AMG REVIEW: Drumdrops is a wide-ranging, almost scattershot collection that mixes a large number of underrated R. Stevie Moore gems with a bunch of quirky experiments that don't always come off right. The hit-to-miss ratio is quite high, however, ranging from the lovely '60s-styled soft pop tune and deliberately caterwauling vocals of "As Long as It's Love" to the three-part synth instrumental "Cognoscenti." Highlights include the rocking power pop of "Are You Gonna Thank Me" and "I Hate People" (which would go on to become a fan favorite, even picked by Bob Mould as the A-side of Moore's sole single on Mould's SOL label in the late '80s), a deliciously psychedelic recasting of the Bee Gees' "New York Mining Disaster 1941," and a terrifically catchy tribute to/promo for Moore's listener-supported on-air home, "WFMU," which even comes with its own ambient dub sequel, "In New Jersey." Another highlight of the two-disc CD version is the inclusion of a January 16, 1980, radio session hosted by Moore's longtime friend and drummer, Jim Price, at WFMU. Moore performs acoustic solo versions of several of his most popular songs from this period, but the funniest moment comes in a long discussion after an admittedly desultory version of "Part of the Problem," in which Price accuses Moore of perversely screwing up the song just because it's one of his most popular numbers.

–Stewart Mason, All Music Guide