: Some listeners find it a "faithful look back" that does the original justice. Others appreciate it as a tribute to Ringo Starr's innovative drumming, noting that Collins—as a world-class drummer himself—effectively reinterprets the complex rhythmic patterns.
: The track utilizes sinuous drones and sped-up backwards riffs that echo the spirit of the original but adapt it to a "Star Wars age" aesthetic, characterized by sharp, technological production. Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows
: Conversely, critics at Ultimate Classic Rock have labeled it an "absolutely atrocious" moment on an otherwise strong album, calling the production a "mess from top to bottom". Context within Face Value : Some listeners find it a "faithful look
: The track famously fades into a brief, hidden a cappella rendition of "Over the Rainbow". Although the album was released shortly after John Lennon's death, Collins has stated that "Tomorrow Never Knows" was recorded and mixed over a year prior and was not originally intended as a memorial. Critical Reception : Conversely, critics at Ultimate Classic Rock have
Reception of the cover is highly polarized among critics and fans: