In a positive review of the album, Robert Christgau sardonically wrote, "lyrics are available to suckers on request". Despite the dismal, overwhelming nature of the music, some critics called the album occasionally danceable.
Robert Christgau's review of the album was laced with sarcasm when he quipped that fans could access the lyrics at their convenience. Notwithstanding the album's dismal and overwhelming nature, some critics found it to be occasionally danceable.