It drew a mostly positive review from Joe Viglione of Allmusic, who gave it 3 stars.

"Out of the four albums released by the Pousette-Dart Band on Capitol," he said, "Pousette-Dart Band 3 may be the most satisfying."

Viglione noted Buffalo Springfield as an influence and considered the album's second side "extraordinary."

He said it was "an album that truly deserves a better fate than obscurity.

"[1] All songs by Jon Pousette-Dart, except where listed.