 Christopher F. Schiel, writing for "Pitchfork" commented on the band's assertion that the song should be considered alongside the "Rock Action" album, saying "this demonstration of might and dynamic is exactly what that album lacked" and "unlike "Rock Action", this recording doesn't just push the envelope; it shoves".AllMusic commented that the song "retains the experimental, arty flair Mogwai is identified with" and noted the "nicely noisy production job from a man accustomed to such things, Steve Albini".There were dissenting voices, however, notably from "PopMatters", who dismissed Albini's recording as sounding "like a glorified soundboard tape.