God Bless the Go-Go's received a score of 68 out of 100 from Metacritic based on generally favorable reviews from critics.

[1] Allmusic wrote, "Every bit as Go-Go's, that is, as their non-hits and less remarkable material.

While the Go-Go's sound is intact, there is not a "We Got the Beat" or a "Head Over Heels" to be found.

"[2] Rolling Stone wrote "The album doesn't attempt to update the band's sound with hip-hop moves or electronic frippery, for which God should bless 'em, indeed.

The girls' hold on the current pop world remains so strong that Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong co-writes a song ("Unforgiven") in impeccable Go-Go's drag.