"Rattlesnakes" is a song by British band Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, released in 1984 as the third and final single from their debut studio album of the same name.

[3] Upon its release as a single, Cath Carroll of NME commented that Cole "exploits a pre-set formula to the full, but does it with such grace, such artistry, etc, that 'Rattlesnakes' is irresistible".

[5] Morrissey, guest reviewing the singles for Smash Hits, noted, "This is their best yet, but I wish Lloyd would realise that Chapel-en-le-Frith has far more literary worth than Baltimore.

[7] Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, as guest reviewer for Record Mirror, commented, "Having just listened to Depeche Mode this sounds positively dated, but that's what people want these days.

[9] Radio Luxembourg DJ Mike Hollis, writing for the Daily Mirror, felt the song was "good" but added, "I'm not sure it's strong enough to compete with all that's going to be around over the next couple of weeks.