[3] The music video illustrates a narrative featuring a troubled couple, with Emma Louise cutting a striking figure throughout.

Dylan Duclos said "When I first heard 'Talk Baby Talk', there was something implicitly brooding about it and that was something I wanted to explore visually.

"[4] Sosefina Fuamoli from The AU Review said "Emma's vocals haunt on the track, floating over an irresistible groove and production that will have you hooked from the onset" and showing "her writing chops once more".

[5] Liam Apter from Pilerats said "With the 808 drums hidden in the background of the song it oozes a sensuality that comes alive when Emma Louise sings, 'Why can't we just talk about it / We used to be such good friends'."

[6] Alexander Kelly from Best Before said "The harrowing track centres on simple drum snaps and subtle layers of harrowing guitars, eventually flourishing in the most robotic of ways, with siren-like synths ensnaring and pulsating through her immaculate vocal displays.