[1] Ryan Bray of Consequence of Sound gave the album a positive review, saying that The Orwells "own their brattiness", which "makes for a more-than-satisfying modern rock record that’s both carefully crafted and shot straight from the hip".

"[2] Staurt Berman of Pitchfork had a more mixed review of the album, saying the Orwells are "fully aware they’re reinventing a wheel that’s been essentially worn down to the rim".

Berman also noted the ambition that the album proceeds, saying that the band's "first major-label outing suggests that the Orwells clearly have loftier ambitions than cracking the Midwest garage circuit."

"[6] In a staff review, the Alternative Press described the album as "hilariously monotone".

Daly called the album a "party" and said that Disgraceland is a "rock 'n' roll joyride".