We recorded it all live with Charles concentrating on song arrangement rather than on specific sounds.

With Black Francis conducting us, we pressed record, jumped around and played our songs.

[7] Initial critical response to Art Brut vs. Satan was generally positive.

[9] Pitchfork awarded the album a positive 7.7, stating in their review that "Frank Black gets the Art Brut spirit down on record better than anyone has before, with the blazing pop-metal vainglory of Weezer, the scruffy cheekiness of early Rough Trade bands, and lots of enthusiastic backing vocals.

', saying "the image of a 14-year-old Argos cowering from the object of his affections behind the magazine racks in WH Smith: truly, this is the indiest notion of all time.

"[11] Spin gave the album 7/10, and said: "In a world where nothing is a metaphor, singer argos still just digs 'DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshakes,' 'The Replacements,' and records that are 'Slap Dash for No Cash.'

gave the album a glowing review, praising the group's "unbridled enthusiasm for the genre that they love and pay homage to".

They also noted that "The Frank Black-helmed production lends Art Brut newfound confidence".

"DC Comics & Chocolate Milkshake" was released as the second single in August as a download only featuring "Weird Science" as a B-side.