[2] In his June 1997 review for Album of the Year, Joshua Sindell of Phoenix New Times characterized the song as being a "Soundgarden stomp flirting with a New Romantic-like, arms-outstretched melody.

It is a moody rocker, with a memorably anthemic chorus that soared thanks to one of the finest vocal performances of Patton's career.

"[5] A July 1997 live version of the track from the "Stripsearch" single was also included in this list, and it was ranked towards the bottom.

[6] The order of their list was chosen by English funk metal band The Final Clause of Tacitus.

[8] The following year, American progressive rock band Anova Skyway released a cover of the song on their EP Reset.