AMG All Music Guide: The Seer
- Tom Demalon's review: "the simple, anthemic choruses and effects-laden guitars are beginning to wear a little thin four years after the band's promising breakthrough." 2 stars.
- http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=A5x68mpc39f3o

Rolling Stone: The Seer
- Anthony DeCurtis' review: "Big Country's vision - articulated by Adamson's songwriting - is as generous and determined as ever."
- http://www.rollingstone.com/recordings/review.asp?aid=41634&cf=481