Reviewers from AllMusic and Idolator called it a "ridiculously catchy jam" and a "highlight" of the album.
“Sugar in particular had this ability to be awful entirely throughout in my opinion... you cannot find a moment of peace, a moment of zen in that song.” Musixmatch Podcasts Maroon 5 - V - Album Review maroon_5_sugar_audio_full_hq
“Looking back into the more uptempo tracks, “Sugar” is a Michael Jackson-esque dance number, full of sharp breaths and flourishes.” Medium · Luke Goldstein · 11 years ago Reviewers from AllMusic and Idolator called it a