Jim Santella of All About Jazz commented, "Lush strings and gliding flutes surround Diana Krall's tender vocals.

It's just that jazz fans usually want the improvised licks along with their melodies... By interpreting classic love songs, Krall's latest album turns toward romantic interests.

Krall's piano work is practically nonexistent on most of the tracks, save for a few perfunctory solos that often sink into in a sea of overly lush string and orchestral arrangements".

If her record company can make her a major star with albums this good, and if it doesn't push her piano further into the background, serious listeners should have no complaint".

[8] A reviewer of Cosmopolis noted, "With her new album The Look of Love, Diana Krall confirms her exceptional status as a jazz singer.