Overloaded: The Singles Collection - Critical Reception

Critical Reception

Overloaded received positive reviews from music critics, who generally praised the album as a reflection of the group's success. Andy Kellman of Allmusic gave the album four and a half stars out of five. He praised the tracks as "an ideal introduction" to the Sugababes, while noting that the new songs recorded with Berrabah "indicate that the group hasn't lost any of its momentum". Daily Record journalist Rick Fulton gave the album a full five-star rating, saying: "Changing members can't dampen the winning formula of Sugababes – sassy vocals over electro beats". He concluded that Overloaded proves the group as the UK's best.

Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian gave the album a four out of five star rating and wrote that the group's longevity "practically makes them the Status Quo of the genre". The Herald Sun's Cameron Adams noted that the album is a reminder of "what a good pop act" the Sugababes are, although he was less favorable of the new tracks. Stuart McCaighy of This Is Fake DIY concluded that Overloaded is "awash with hits" and portrays why the group were named the most successful female act of the 21st century. Tim Fenney from Pitchfork Media gave Overloaded and eight and a half out of ten rating; he praised the more emotional tracks on the album, writing: "While people may remember the group for their frothy pop, their greatest hits collection Overloaded is equally impressive for its devastatingly earnest balladry".