(en) Lyng, Eoghan, Ranking every U2 album from worst to best. Far Out (13 april 2022). Geraadpleegd op 25 februari 2024. “This record is considered by many to be the band’s weakest.”
loudersound.com
(en) Hill, Stephen, Every U2 album ranked from worst to best. Louder (10 maart 2022). Geraadpleegd op 25 februari 2024. “It’s fair to say that U2 still hadn’t completely found themselves by the time their second album was released. Still, if October is the weakest release of their first decade, (...) it still features some great moments.”
stereogum.com
(en) Leas, Ryan, U2 Albums From Worst To Best. Stereogum (1 oktober 2013). Geraadpleegd op 25 februari 2024. “October isn't a failure and it has its moments, but it's also far from the band's most interesting work and it doesn't quite rank among their classics.”
