Hole in The Head - Critical Reception

Critical Reception

"Hole in the Head" received general acclaim from music critics. K. Ross Hoffman of Allmusic compared the song to the Sugababes' previous number one single "Freak like Me" and called it "no less enjoyable" than the latter. A writer from NME wrote that "Hole in the Head" showcases the Sugababes' "twin strengths", and applauded their vocal performance in the song. The Guardian's Dorian Lynskey praised Xenomania's production of "Hole in the Head", as well as the song's "sling-yer-hook skank". Peter Robinson of the same publication described the song as an "incendiary" lead single. Alan Braidwood of the BBC regarded the song as "quality pop" in conjunction with several other tracks from the album. Al Fox, also from the BBC, described the song's hook as "instantaneous splendour". Fiona Shepherd of The Scotsman and a writer from Daily Mirror both praised "Hole in the Head" for its catchiness. Nick Southall of Stylus Magazine noted that the Sugababes utilised "irresistable" harmonies in the song. Dan Gennoe of Yahoo! Music called the track "seductive", while Alex Fletcher from Digital Spy noted the song's "spiky attitude". Pat Blashill of Rolling Stone wrote that "Hole in the Head" "clip-clops along like Destiny's Child on diet soda".