The client was met with "mixed or average" reviews from critics.

[1] In a review for AllMusic, David Jeffries wrote "Client wear their cleverness on their sleeve and go out of their way to explain how dangerous they are.

The lyrics are filled with attention-grabbing innuendo that sounds forced, and the music is drab and underdeveloped.

The nameless women behind it all (Client A and Client B) give potential remixers plenty to work with on the inspired "Pills", but the simple melodies throughout the album wear out their welcome quickly.

[2] Credits adapted from Client album liner notes.