The Way the World Looks

[2] Carr stated that, "This new album is definitely more upbeat and a positive outlook for me, and has flavors from all my past and present influences.

On 20 and 21 March, Carr performed in stores at Westfield Miranda, Sydney and Queen Street Mall, Brisbane.

On 2 April 2009, Carr performed tracks from the album at the Sydney City Apple Store.

Christine Sams from The Sydney Morning Herald wrote that the album "Is an upbeat pop start to this album with Any Other Way and Carr's single, Feels Like Woah (with its touch of Bryan Adams) but it then veers into more gentle, playful territory with Hurricanes (delightful, with a distinct Jack Johnson feel).

This is a really solid debut, the kind that takes up permanent residence in your stereo and leaves you anticipating what comes next."