 Antek Pistole of "Ox Fanzine" said the band "still write great songs" and said that although the album might not appeal to fans of 1977 punk rock, it would appeal to Buzzcocks fans.Kilwag of "Skate and Annoy" was very favourable, ""Modern" is a "very good" record.If the Buzzcocks were a new band this record would probably be getting lots of press, hype, and promotion.