On its US release, Billboard described it as "state of the art rock that can be played on a variety of formats".

[5] Chemistry peaked at number 3 in Australia during a 33-week run beginning in July 1981.

Mondo Rock reached the top 10 on the related Kent Music Report Singles Chart with "State of the Heart" (October 1980) and "Cool World" (April 1981).

In 2014 the band reformed to play the album live on its 331⁄3 anniversary.

[6][7] Note Mondo Rock: According to the original liner notes, "these quasi-members also played drums" On the live tracks on CD 2, the drummers are: Production team: Original album (except "State Of The Heart") + "Back On The Outside" "State Of The Heart" + "Mona Lisa" Previously Unreleased Demos Live tracks