 He further wrote that the different elements of dance music present in the song makes it feel refreshing, before adding that "it might even suggest a more expansive, experimental side of the songstress on her follow-up".Talia Kraines of BBC Music wrote that "wild" "Radio" makes it the standout track on "I Am... Sasha Fierce".Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine chose "Radio" as the highlight of both the standard and deluxe editions of "I Am... Sasha Fierce", writing that it is the most convincing love song on the album.