Rolling Stone: Speak and Spell
- David Fricke's review: "Depeche Mode's Speak and Spell is strictly PG-rated fluff. A group of fresh-faced, suburban lads from Britain, they have neither the ambition of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark nor the overt commercial allure of the Human Le
- http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/cd/review.asp?aid=37897&cf=82

AMG All Music Guide: Speak and Spell
- Ned Raggett's review: "Depeche Mode's debut is at once both a conservative, functional pop record and a groundbreaking release." 4 stars.
- http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=A6q4tk6hx9kr3