The album received mixed reviews from pop music critics. Allmusic's reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave a positive review: Thomas called the album an "immaculately crafted pop" that is "infectious" and "irresistible", adding that "Spice doesn't need to be original to be entertaining" and that "none of the girls have great voices, but they do exude personality and charisma". Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly gave a positive review: Tucker called the album a "devilishly good pop collection", and said that the lead single "Wannabe" is "perky yet tough, catchy yet melodically surprising".