Critically, the song fared well and was chosen as a highlight of "Rated R" by "The Guardian", Robert Christgau, and numerous others. In reference to the song, "NME" said in their review of the album that "Among modern American rock moments, it stands alongside "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or RATM's "Killing in the Name", such is its irresistible, instant impact", also labelling it an "anthem". "Rolling Stone" similarly likened the track to "unreleased Nirvana". Steve Huey of Allmusic wasn't so taken with the song, branding it "tiresome" and chastising its usage for a reprisal.