Moore has a great set of pipes, a mix of the throaty take charge style of Toni Braxton and the soft vulnerability of Janet Jackson, an undeniable sexiness, and a real emotional conviction that lends the songs an authenticity absent in many current releases.

"[3] Entertainment Weekly's Craig Seymour called the album a "sweet throwback to sophisticated '70s soul divas like Angela Bofill and Deniece Williams."

He remarked that "sultry soprano Chanté Moore retains her poise and romanticism even while working with hip-hop producers like Jermaine Dupri and Tim & Bob.

"[4] Michael A. Gonzales from Vibe remarked that while "Moore has always been considered the perfect quiet-storm queen [...] Exposed attempts to change her good-girl image to that of a more world-weary woman.

"[7] Ebony editor Lynn Norment noted "Moore reveals more of herself and her heart on Exposed, which offers songs that declare female independence while asserting sensuality and sass.