[3][4] According to David Welsh of musicOMH, the song's disco influences thud into "Donna Summer-esque retro-styled glory.

In a review for The Guardian, Michael Cragg felt that the song creates a "fresh take on 70s disco and filtered house with a dash of funk.

But while Hercules & Love Affair sound like they now lack a distinctive vocalist, Jessica 6 are elevated by Ruiz's smoky, melancholic voice.

"[4] Likewise, Robin Murray of Clash noticed a "definite pop touch, but that doesn’t discredit some fantastic production.

Nomi Ruiz explained in an interview with Brightest Young Things, the main idea behind the music video of "White Horse."