Critical Reception
Rolling Stone Magazine critic John Mendelsohn praises the dynamics of the song in the way it alternates lyrical passages with more powerful rock passages, increasing the effect of both. Mendelsohn also praises Daltrey's singing. Sputnik Music's review calls "Getting in Tune" an "awesome song," particularly praising Moon's drumming and how Moon "keeps the groove" throughout the entire song. Allmusic critic Tom Maginnis praises the song's arrangement as "brilliant" and praises "the band's mastery of dynamics, tension, and release techniques coalescing seamlessly with strong, memorable melodies." Authors Steve Grantley and Alan Parker call the song "an accomplished mid-tempo Beatlesque number" and state that the "spiritually questing lyrics are matched by some strong playing," particularly singling out Hopkins' piano playing and Moon's drumming. Chris Charlesworth calls the song "another fearless rocker" and "a showcase for Roger at his absolute best."
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