"Strutter" is one of the few Kiss songs written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley together.
[5] Stanley's lyrics display his Bob Dylan influence.
[6] The song was featured in the video games Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Guitar Hero 2.
Cash Box said that "this may be their most dynamic [rock 'n' roll song] to date" and has "lots of bass and guitar, along with those power driven vocals here, all making for a great single release.
"[7] Record World called it "pleasurably pompous rock in the best style and tradition of hard, boogie-gaited music.