NME wrote, "Squelchy bass rummages around in its footwear looking for wildlife, but finds only a sweetly crisp vocal line, looking imploringly destitute. The lush singing creams off the top layer of jaggedness, defusing the critical edge, but not quite making it a safe bet for easy promotion (radio wise and the like). It may gather a brutal dancefloor efficiency, but the appeal is limited. Off stump at the most."[2]
Formats and track listings
7" single
"Doctorin' the House" — 3:45
"Doctorin' the House" (theftapella) — 4:03
12" maxi
"Doctorin' the House" (vocal) — 5:38
"Doctorin' the House" (speng) — 6:14
12" maxi – remixes
"Doctorin' the House" (the upset remix) — 6:04
"Doctorin' the House" (acid shut up) (dub) — 6:04
"Doctorin' the House" (acid shut up) (trak) — 6:04