John Bush of
AllMusic described
The End of the Beginning as "one of the most refreshing rap records in years." In
XLR8R,
Philip Sherburne praised "Murs' lyricism, which combines an unhurried, conversational flow with a confidence so solid he needn't resort to boasting". Louis Miller of
CMJ New Music Report said, "While delivering bold statements against wannabe gangstas and shaking his head at record industry politics, Murs manages to marry street-life thug-appeal with intelligent lyricism and spitfire delivery, attempting to bring
The End to corporate Hip-Hop." ==Track listing==