Dominic Darrah of Soul Shine Magazine gave the album four out of five stars, praising its mix of "sweet ballads" and "new sounds". The Guardian Dave Simpson found that Richie was "disturbingly in tune with the times," mixing "boy band anthems" with funk, rock, and soul. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, writing for AllMusic, gave Just for You three out of five stars, considering the album "well-crafted" and consistent in sound quality and cohesive.
Dominic Darrah of Soul Shine Magazine awarded the album four out of five stars, praising its blend of "sweet ballads" and "new sounds". The Guardian Dave Simpson found that Richie was "disturbingly ahead of his time," blending "boy band anthems" with funk, rock, and soul. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, writing for AllMusic, gave Just for You three out of five stars, deeming it a well-crafted album with consistent sound quality and cohesion.