Pitchfork: R.E.M - Up
- Duane Ambroz's review: "R.E.M. proves that they're doomed to wandering the creative seas, looking for new sounds to explore." Rated 6.1.
- http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/21314

All-Reviews.com
- Larry G.'s review: "...a simple, sometimes beautiful work but it generally lacks the energy and virtuousity of their classic works." Rated 2.5 stars out of 4.
- http://www.all-reviews.com/music/up.htm