[4] Chris DeVille, writing for Stereogum described the track as "a bit of righteous post-punk agitprop that morphs into something like a soccer chant along the way, is a tribute to the immigrants that have taken so much heat from nationalists across Europe and America lately".

The website also stated that although "the trademark growls from Joe Talbot are there, and the bouts of guitar feedback and angular riffage are present, this is a much more uplifting song".

Chris DeVille, writing for Stereogum said of the song, "Nedelko is a total ham, and his charisma carries the concept to success".

"On “Danny Nedelko,” Idles shred guitar riffs over lyrics that address the current anti-immigration movement.

[6] Jamie MacMillan, writing for Dork magazine raved the song's message, composition, and believed the track was important in the wake of the migrant crisis.

Of the track, MacMillan said that "once again, IDLES show themselves to be a band willing to tackle the important subjects and turn it into moshpit gold.