Brian Mansfield of USA Today listed it as the tenth worst album of 2002 and wrote, "Womack's ill-advised crossover ploy and a makeover that made her look like Britney Spears' mother made one of Nashville's most respected singers the butt of jokes." Michael Paoletta of Billboard wrote, "Womack is brilliant vocalist who is at a career crossroads; here's hoping she leans toward substance over style."
Brian Mansfield of USA Today deemed the album the tenth worst of 2002, criticizing Womack's crossover strategy and makeover that made her resemble Britney Spears' mother, leading to ridicule for one of Nashville's most respected singers. Michael Paoletta of Billboard praised Womack as a talented vocalist at a pivotal point in her career, urging her to prioritize substance over style.