[9] Mick Jones was inspired by Bob Marley to include uplifting messages in Higher Power's songs.

[10] Trouser Press wrote that "Higher Power finds Jones and company operating at a decidedly lower level ...

"[16] Entertainment Weekly thought that the album "continues Jones' bid for currency by experimenting with the sounds of London's dance clubs ...

"[14] The Knoxville News Sentinel called it "an alternative album at the core that absorbs a fun array of funk, pop and hip-hop influences for a distinctive and accessible blend.

"[15] The Calgary Herald determined that "it just bops along with riffs that are pleasant enough but lack any edge, any passion.