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.
In a scathing review, Robert Christgau humorously noted that fans could obtain the lyrics upon request. Meanwhile, some critics argued that despite the music's bleakness, it occasionally had the potential to get people on the dance floor.