“"Computer Love" is one of the best R&B songs with a FUNK twist!! One of Zapp's many classics.” Facebook · R&B/Slow Jams (Old and New)

: A major highlight of the song is the "pleading duet" between Shirley Murdock and Charlie Wilson (of The Gap Band), whose soulful, organic vocals provide a stark, effective contrast to the computerized talk box elements.

: The song was notably ahead of its time, exploring themes of modern romance through technology—a concept that critics note has only become more relevant in the era of internet dating. Legacy and Reception