Steve Huey's review: "Leppard's quest for huge, transcendent hard rock perfection on Pyromania was surprisingly successful; their reach never exceeded their grasp, which makes the album an enduring (and massively influential) classic."

David Fricke's review: "Def Leppard may not be highly original, but they mean what they play, and Pyromania puts some much-needed fire back on the radio." 4 stars.