RollingStone.com
- Kara Manning's review: "'Whatever' is hardly a series of weepy regrets: Mann's aggravated angst is more like an emotional boot camp. She prefers verbal combat to self-pity." 3 stars.
- http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/209342/whatever

CMJ New Music Report
- Steve Ciabattoni's review: "Mann's first full-length outing hasn't any hollow musical or emotional moments, its rousing pop singles smartly balancing ballads of strong resolve, both revealing much about the woman behind the voice."
- http://prod1.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=18606

Ink Blot Magazine - Aimee Mann: Whatever
- Paul Barras' review: "...the songs are beautiful and heartfelt chapters of one artist's weary journey through life." Links to related artists and albums.
- http://www.inkblotmagazine.com/rev-archive/Aimee_Mann_Whatever.htm