: The track is defined by Roger Troutman’s masterful use of the vocoder and talk box , which gives the vocals an "airy but fully programmed" quality. Reviewers note the "deep, deep bass hits" and unique "tom effect" on the drum track that cemented its place in the electro-funk canon.
: On community review platforms, the single maintains high scores, often reaching an average of 4.25 to 5 stars out of 5 from listeners on Discogs . Zapp & Roger - Computer Love
: 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 track is defined by Roger Troutman’s
: While some reviewers felt The New Zapp IV U was a bit "so-so" or "dated" compared to the band's first three albums, "Computer Love" is consistently cited as the album's crowning achievement and its only true masterpiece. Fan Perspectives : A major highlight of the song is