InThe80s.com: The Joshua Tree
- Javier's review: "One of the best overall albums of the 1980's..." Rating: 8/10.
- http://www.inthe80s.com/reviews/u2thejoshuatree.shtml

Rolling Stone: The Joshua Tree
- Steve Pond's review: "The Joshua Tree has the power and allure to seduce and capture a mass audience on its own terms." 5 out of 5 stars.
- http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=40849&cf=45

All Music Guide:The Joshua Tree
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review: "a powerful, uncompromising record that became a hit due to its vision and its melody." 5 out of 5 stars.
- http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=8:49:52|PM&sql=Aer2m964o3ep1