Elysa Gardner of Entertainment Weekly called the song "crackling, power-pop", commenting that it is nearly as captivating as "Semi-Charmed Life". Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic praised the song's hook, referring to "Never Let You Go" as the album's highlight.
Elysa Gardner of Entertainment Weekly described the song as "crackling, power-pop", comparing it favorably to "Semi-Charmed Life". Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic highlighted the song's hook, calling "Never Let You Go" a standout track on the album.