Snider told the Los Angeles Times Syndicate in 1987, "With the image in videos we had, people started saying we were a joke.

"[6] The video was filmed in various places on Long Island, including the old Pathmark Mall shopping center on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon which has since been demolished and is now an Aldi and Planet Fitness.

On its release, Cash Box said, "The drums sound like they were recorded in an airplane hangar and there's enough guitar brawn here to strong arm even the toughest ears.

"[7] Billboard commented, "Dee and the boys deliver an incisive rock number that buoys their instinctive delivery with much commercial appeal.

"[9][10] The Washington Post said "Twisted Sister's raw image was totally out of sync with the melodic 'Hot Love,' an obvious attempt to break into the mainstream market.