's felt they were known primarily for their ballads, so the group made sure that some dance tracks were included on the album.

[1] The Los Angeles Times wrote that, "on the whole, the gooey, studio-crafted music on the third album by the New York quartet is so far removed from the street that even the silkiest smooth singing is undermined...

Occasional attempts at incorporating hip-hop styles into the arrangements sound gratuitous and gimmicky.

"[16] The Philadelphia Inquirer opined that "Love Is a House" "is the finest sustained pop metaphor in some time, as are the doo-wop harmonies that make the song surge with strength and beauty.

"[13] The Washington Post concluded that, "with its quietly fiery performances and seductively glossy production, Touch and Go is superior neo-soul.