Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review: "Dare captures a moment in time perfectly - the moment post-punk's robotic fascination with synthesizers met a clinical Bowiesque infatuation with fashion and modern art, including pop culture, plus a healthy love of songcraft." 5 stars.

David Fricke's review: "With all the knobs and buttons at their disposal, the Human League still goes for the hook. And with eight other songs as artfully grabby as "Don't You Want Me," Dare keeps reelin' 'em in." 4 stars.