[1] Timothy Pittz of Westword commented that the album "further synthesizes the techno and industrial hybrid, with heavy beats that assault the senses rather than seduce them.

"[4] Brad Filicky of CMJ New Music Monthly stated, "Chicago's Kill Memory Crash explore IDM's creepiest corner, but hangs onto a cyperpunk punch with (sharp) teeth.

"[5] He added, "American Automatic has all the moody gloom of industrial and IDM's fresh feeling of experimentation and is sure to please both camps.

commented that they "offer a sound that captures the genuine spirit behind old school industrial music, yet maintains a level of modern accessibility.

"[6] Peter Nicholson of XLR8R stated, "Tired monotones aside, American Automatic thrums with energetic dismay, with dark and gleaming digital details pogoing between machine drums.