Critical Reception
The song received mixed to favorable reviews from music critics. Sarah Rodman from The Boston Globe named it a "sky-scraping ballad," while Chuck Taylor from Billboard Magazine called it a "radio triumph" and "empowering." In the same vein, Ashante Infantry of Toronto Star wrote that the song is a "cringe-worthy diva track." Edna Gundersen of USA Today enjoyed the song, writing that Celine "shows admirable restraint and grace on My Love."
Tammy La Gorce from Amazon.com wrote that "As the subtle 'My Love' deftly proves, any early-career instincts to over-sing have gone poof along with her '90s-era, sweet-natured-kook persona." Bill Lamb from About.com called the song "a throwaway," while Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine wrote that Linda Perry "didn't offer anything of worth."
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