The Onion A.V. Club: Pop
- Stephen Thompson's review: "despite all the anticipation, and despite all of Pop's fussy idiosynchracies, the album itself shouldn't disappoint anyone who isn't expecting a full-blown music revolution."
- http://www.avclub.com/content/node/11543

Jam: Pop
- John Sakamoto's review: "Far from an exercise in daring self-indulgence, Pop is too often guilty of a much more serious offence: not going far enough."
- http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/U/U2/AlbumReviews/2004/12/09/775343.html

Salon.com: Pop
- Charles Taylor's review: "U2 moves like kings of the dance floor throwing down flashy moves and a challenge: Open your ears or get left in the dust."
- http://www.salon.com/march97/sharps/sharps970313.html

Nude as the News: Pop
- Tyson Wheatley's review: "while Pop is not necessarily a trailblazer, the group has once again left the mainstream far behind."
- http://www.nudeasthenews.com/reviews/444

Rolling Stone: Pop
- "Pop is simply an album of great pop." 4 out of 5 stars.
- http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=62671&cf=45

All Music Guide: Pop
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review: "an easy record to admire, but a hard one to love." 2.5 out of 5 stars.
- http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=8:49:52|PM&sql=Ane508qcnbt04