With a four out of five stars rating Mike Hobart of the Financial Times wrote "The 12th solo album from Earth Wind and Fire's lead singer underscores his octave-spanning falsetto with generation-crossing, jazz-heavy support. The A-list collaborators include Chick Corea, Kamasi Washington and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah alongside drummers Steve Gadd and Kendrick Scott. With pianist Robert Glasper heavily involved in production, the jazz influence goes deeper than the instrumental breaks which embellish most tracks."[5] Andrew Gilbert of Jazz Times exclaimed "Bailey sounds energized by the contributions of 21st-century jazz players steeped in the EWF catalog like bassist Derrick Hodge, drummer Kendrick Scott, and keyboardist Robert Glasper." Gilbert added "Amid a resurgence of the spiritual jazz sound, Bailey offers a welcome reminder that the L.A.-based EWF played a vital role in its creation."[7] Daryl Easlea of Record Collector who gave a four out of five star rating wrote, "Earth Wind & Fire mainstay Philip Bailey’s first solo album in 17 years is a remarkable dive into contemporary jazz." Simon Adams of Jazz Journal also opined "this set is a youthful return to form."[8][6]
Music critic Ann Powers of NPR placed Love Will Find a Way at No. 5 on her list of the Top Ten Albums of 2019.[10] Phil Freeman of Stereogum also gave Love Will Find a Way an honourable mention in his list of the Ten Best Jazz Albums of 2019.[11]
