[4] The review in NME states that Hayman "breathes life into Morris' poems", calling "May Day 1894" "fuzzy power pop and crediting "March of the Workers" with "gorgeous, electric piano".

[10] Drowned in Sound call Chants for Socialists a "beautifully crafted love-letter to the real humanity that is the soul and centre of socialism, both sad and sweet, melancholy and inspiring - a collection of songs that belong to everyone and cement Hayman’s place as a nationalised treasure".

[6] The review in musicOMH states that "Chants For Socialists is full of beautifully written and well-crafted tunes" describing songs that "offer comfort, hope, and occasionally a little sadness".

[5] AllMusic write that "Hayman's brand of pop has always been on the intellectual side and the archival nature of these Morris texts dovetails well with the kind of music he's been making in the years leading up to this fine release.

"[12] The Skinny state that "in an age where political protest is reduced to smug hectoring and convenient self-advancement, Hayman's take on Morris's late 19th century works is modest but true", calling the song arrangements as "impeccable as the intent".