Mark Richardson of Pitchfork gave the album a 7.5 of 10, commenting that Lover's Acid "reveals Vibert as a producer with a keen sense of musical humor and an abiding interest in funkiness".
Pitchfork's critic awarded the album a 7.5 out of 10, praising Lover's Acid for revealing Vibert's producer persona, which is characterized by a keen sense of musical wit and an enduring passion for funkiness.