Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review: "its best moments - including the deceptively bouncy "Why Can't I Be You?" and the stately "Just Like Heaven" - are remarkable and help make the album one of the group's very best." 3 stars.

CMJ review: "surveys edgy pop, dance rhythms, harsh Pornography-style guitar rock, slick commercial pop and lots more, merging in an exciting blend of styles."

Johanna Ravich's review: "While Robert Smith's voice remains as captivating as ever, it's the passion behind his lyrics that makes this album so special to so many Cure fans."