[10] Trouser Press thought that "the rock/funk synthesis is even more seamless, resulting in heavy music that drives hard and with great invention—including ample spicy sonic details provided by flutes, horns and deftly arranged backup vocals.

"[15] The Calgary Herald concluded that, "like the Beastie Boys, Big Chief manages to transcend their influences while blurring the distinction between black get-down funk and white riff-rock.

"[6] The New York Times described Platinum Jive as "a fake compilation that ranges from hard guitar rock written in the style of late 1960's Detroit bands like the Stooges and MC5 to rap.

"[17] The Atlanta Journal wrote that "Big Chief fully embraces mindless, muscle-bound '70s riffage, making music that is equal parts raunchy homage and ironic cackle.

"[18] AllMusic called the album "a step backward musically, because the band seems to resort back to its heavy rock roots, not further developing the funk and soul elements of Skullgame," writing that "it's not without its good moments, being more hit than miss and sufficiently enjoyable.