Reviewers from Rolling Stone described it as a "powerful cover" that highlighted her range and stage presence. NME characterized the rendition as "raucous" and a highlight of the fundraising event.
The band publicly lauded the cover, calling it "one of the finest covers of the song that we’ve heard" and stating they believed late frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan would have been "very impressed". Miley Cyrus - Live from Whisky a Go Go - Zombie #SOSFEST
Rather than a polished pop cover, Cyrus utilized "controlled damage"—leaning into grit, distortion, and cracks in her voice to mirror the song’s volatility. Reviewers from Rolling Stone described it as a