Feelin' Satisfied

Paul Grein of Billboard described the song as "an affectionate tribute to the power of music."{{cite news|title=Closeup|newspaper=Billboard|author=Grein, P.|date=September 2, 1978|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tCQEAAAAMBAJ&q=Boston+%22feelin%27+satisfied%22&pg=PT79|accessdate=June 4, 2012}} The same magazine later described the song as an "upbeat track which is totally rock 'n' roll," praising the "clear singing" and "fresh sounds."{{cite news|title=Top Single Picks|newspaper=Billboard Magazine|date=March 24, 1979|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MCUEAAAAMBAJ&q=Boston+%22feelin%27+satisfied%22&pg=PT132|accessdate=June 4, 2012}} Cash Box said it has "those Boston characteristics that has made the group a platinum act: tight-skin percussion, majestic guitar lines and do-the-job soaring vocals."{{cite news|title=CashBox Singles Reviews|date=March 17, 1979|page=15|newspaper=Cash Box|accessdate=January 1, 2022|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1979/CB-1979-03-17.pdf}} Cash Box also called it a "fine track."{{cite news|title=CashBox Album Reviews|date=August 26, 1978|page=16|newspaper=Cash Box|accessdate=January 1, 2022|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1978/CB-1978-08-26.pdf}} Record World called it "one of [Don't Look Back{{'}}s] most powerful rockers" and praised the guitar playing, Brad Delp's lead vocal and the "multi -track vocal hook."{{cite magazine|magazine=Record World|date=March 24, 1979|accessdate=2023-02-13|title=Single Picks|page=16|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/79/RW-1979-03-24.pdf}}

Terry Hazlett of The Observer-Reporter described the song as an "innocent little [ditty]" which comes across like a "rock 'n' roll anthem."{{cite news|title=Disc Talk|author=Hazlett, T.|newspaper=Observer-Reporter|date=August 30, 1978|page=17|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6e9dAAAAIBAJ&pg=4332,5018664&dq=boston+feelin-satisfied&hl=en|accessdate=June 4, 2012}} Pete Bishop of The Pittsburgh Press claimed that it has "an infectious happy feel."{{cite news|title=Boston Throws 'Party' at Arena; Music is Rock Fans' Cup of Tea|author=Bishop, P.|newspaper=The Pittsburgh Press|date=March 27, 1979|page=5|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JoUqAAAAIBAJ&pg=7085,5416156&dq=boston+feelin-satisfied&hl=en|accessdate=June 4, 2012}} But Press & Sun-Bulletin critic Chris Carson described "Feelin' Satisfied" as being "on par with the filler" on Boston's debut album.{{cite news|author=Carson, Chris|newspaper=Press and Sun Bulletin|accessdate=June 26, 2020|via=newspapers.com|date=August 30, 1978|page=17|title=Boston, Foreigner play it safe and offer nothing new|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54203007/press-and-sun-bulletin/}}

AXS contributor Bill Craig described the lyrics as being about "the wonders of rock music."{{cite web|title=Top 10 best Boston songs|author=Craig, Bill|url=https://www.axs.com/top-10-best-boston-songs-114847|publisher=AXS|accessdate=May 3, 2017|date=February 18, 2017}} Ultimate Classic Rock critic Michael Gallucci described it as a "simple" song that, in common with many Boston songs, "celebrates rock 'n' roll."{{cite web|title=Top 10 Boston songs|author=Gallucci, Michael|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/boston-songs/|accessdate=March 23, 2017|publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock}} Gallucci rated it Boston's 8th greatest song, particularly praising the effect from the hand claps during the refrain. Paul Elliott rated it their 7th greatest song, commenting on its "sense of fun" as Scholz lets go of some of his usual control.{{cite web|title=The 10 Greatest Boston Songs Ever|date=March 10, 2016|author=Elliott, Paul|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-03-10/the-10-greatest-boston-songs-ever|publisher=Future plc|accessdate=April 6, 2017}} Elliott described it as a "grooving hard rocker."{{cite web|title=The Boston albums you should definitely own|author=Elliott, Paul|publisher=Louder Sound|work=Classic Rock|accessdate=June 28, 2022|date=March 9, 2022|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-boston-albums}} Classic Rock History critic Brian Kachejian rated it as Boston's 8th best song.{{cite web|title=Top 10 Boston Songs|author=Kachejian, Brian|publisher=Classic Rock History|accessdate=2023-01-20|url=https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-boston-songs/}} SingersRoom critic Edward Tomlin rated it as Boston's 7th best song, saying "The song begins with a catchy guitar riff and builds into a powerful chorus that captures the feelings of triumph and satisfaction that come with overcoming challenges and achieving success" and that "With its driving rhythm and uplifting message, 'Feelin’ Satisfied' has become a beloved classic of the rock genre and a staple of classic rock radio."{{cite web|title=10 Best Boston Songs of All Time|date=March 19, 2023|author=Tomlin, Edward|accessdate=2024-01-30|publisher=SingersRoom|url=https://singersroom.com/best-boston-songs-of-all-time/}}

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