With , had a genuine blockbuster hit, topping the charts for four weeks in the U.S. and selling millions of copies worldwide; by the 1990s, the album had sold over 18 million units across the world. Although their previous records had some popular success, they never even hinted at the massive sales of . Then again, 's earlier records weren't as -oriented as . The majority of the album consisted of tightly written, catchy, well-constructed songs, like the hits and still had a tendency to indulge themselves occasionally, but had very few weak moments. It was clearly their high-water mark. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine