The album received generally positive reviews in the US. "Rolling Stone" magazine commented that it was "the best Kinks album yet". "Village Voice" critic Robert Christgau commented that "Lola" had been an "astounding single," but gave "Lola Versus Powerman" a lukewarm review, saying that "the melodies are still there, but in this context they sound corny rather than plaintive." The single "Lola" received positive reviews, and, due to its success, an interview with Ray Davies by Jonathan Cott was featured as a cover story for "Rolling Stone" in November 1970.