Two Princes

Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic named "Two Princes" one of the "best tracks" of the album.{{cite web|first= Stephen Thomas |last= Erlewine |author-link= Stephen Thomas Erlewine |title= Spin Doctors – Pocket Full of Kryptonite |publisher= AllMusic |access-date= November 5, 2020 |url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/pocket-full-of-kryptonite-mw0000674620}} Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "The Doctors' growing legion of fans will devour this treat from Pocket Full of Kryptonite within seconds." He explained further, "Percolating rhythm section, courtesy of Aaron Comess and Mark White, propels Eric Schenkman's scratchy guitars and a pure-pop hook. Engaging vocals by Christopher Barron and lively instrumentation assure instant album-rock and alternative play, with visions of successfully crossing into the pop arena realistically dancing in everyone's heads."{{cite magazine|first= Larry |last= Flick |author-link= Larry Flick |title= Single Reviews |magazine= Billboard |volume= 105 |issue= 4 |page= 80 |date= January 23, 1993 |access-date= October 26, 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1993/BB-1993-01-23.pdf}} Randy Clark from Cash Box commented, "This crunchy rock/funk groove hints of the same raw, unpolished but infectious street quality of the early Rolling Stones except with an unspoiled and urgent alternative style."{{cite magazine|first= Randy |last= Clark |title= Music Reviews: Singles |magazine= Cash Box |page= 5 |date= January 23, 1993 |access-date= November 2, 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/90s/1993/CB-1993-01-23.pdf}} A reviewer from Kingston Informer complimented the song as "brilliant".Kingston Informer. November 4, 1994. p. 21.

In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton noted, "Leaping just as dramatically into the Top 10 come the Spin Doctors, almost 18 months after the track was first heard by the American public. It touches a chord with many as well. Marry him or marry me, I'm the one who loves you baby can't you see...."{{cite web|first= James |last= Masterton |author-link= James Masterton |title= Week Ending June 5th 1993 |website= Chart Watch UK |date= May 30, 1993 |access-date= May 3, 2022 |url= https://chart-watch.uk/archives/1993/week-ending-june-5th-1993}} Ian Gittins from Melody Maker called it a "fairly catchy single", and "amiable and harmless and pleasant enough".{{cite magazine|first=Ian|last=Gittins|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/52983438177/|title=Singles|work=Melody Maker|date=October 2, 1993|page=34|access-date=June 23, 2023}} Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Although the album [...] was released about two years ago, the singles of the medicals are still doing fine. Put your faith in this one too, as the funky guitar rock of this 'royal' track is as infectious as you could wish for."{{cite magazine|title= New Releases > Singles |magazine= Music & Media |volume= 10 |issue= 18 |date= May 1, 1993 |page= 15 |accessdate= October 24, 2021 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1993/MM-1993-05-01.pdf}} Roger Morton from NME praised it as "a freak wonder-song" with a "million-dollar hook."{{cite magazine|first=Roger|last=Morton|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/52986828016/|title=Singles|work=NME|date=October 2, 1993|page=14|access-date=June 23, 2023}} Leesa Daniels from Smash Hits gave "Two Princes" five out of five and named it Best New Single, saying, "This is their second bash at the UK charts and it's just marvellous. A thumping drum beat with guitars rocking all over the place, it makes you want to jump onto the nearest table and dance and twirl and swing your head around until you eventually, er, pass out!"{{cite magazine|first= Leesa |last= Daniels |title= New Singles |magazine= Smash Hits |page= 49 |date= April 28, 1993 |accessdate= April 27, 2021 |url= https://www.flickr.com/photos/smashhits90s/35569116372/in/album-72157685900313945/}} Troy J. Augusto from Variety named the song one of the group's "undeniable gems".{{cite magazine|first= Troy J. |last= Augusto |title= Spin Doctors; Gin Blossoms; Cracker |magazine= Variety |date= August 30, 1994 |accessdate= May 2, 2022 |url= https://variety.com/1994/legit/reviews/spin-doctors-gin-blossoms-cracker-1200438108/}}

• 7-inch, CD, and cassette single

1. "Two Princes" (album version) – 4:16
2. "Off My Line" (live) – 5:30

• 12-inch and maxi-CD single

1. "Two Princes" (album version) – 4:16
2. "Off My Line" (live) – 5:30
3. "Rosetta Stone" (live) – 8:07

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