Critics and listeners alike have highlighted how the song deviates from standard dance music of the time.
“It's hard not to think that Guetta took a page from Daft Punk's book here — the throwback funk-inspired beat... shares a clear similarity with some tracks off of their successful Random Access Memories — but he's given it a grittier vibe.” The Michigan Daily · 11 years ago Single Review: Guetta releases edgy, 'Dangerous' track David Guetta - Dangerous ft Sam Martin MP3
: Rolling Stone offered a more tempered view, calling the songwriting "basic" and describing Martin's vocals as "blandly belt[ed]," though they admitted the track sounds "consistently great" with "3D spatiality". Community Perspectives Critics and listeners alike have highlighted how the
: DMC World praised Guetta for switching from a "digital production style to a more mature, organic, live analog style". Community Perspectives : DMC World praised Guetta for
“'Dangerous' sees Guetta switch from the well oiled, digital production style to a more mature, organic, live analog style.” DMC World Magazine · 11 years ago
: The Michigan Daily called the track a "creative triumph" that felt fresh for Guetta, describing it as the "edgier, bad-ass, younger brother of 'Get Lucky'".
Reviewers frequently compare the track's funk-inspired production to Daft Punk, noting its use of live instruments and complex layering.