This syncopated-feel (funkiness) distinguishes the Detroit strain of techno from other variants. Furthermore, Jack Giroux of "Grit", described the song as "a joyful slice of poppy funkiness". AllMusic calls it soul-jazz with "a healthy balance of intellect and funkiness". "AllMusic" states that "Cure All" is soul-jazz with "a healthy balance of intellect and funkiness". Likewise, Tom Breihan of "Stereogum" described it as "stiff funkiness of prime '80s new wave".