"Sky Blue Sky" was also an international success, peaking at number 7 in Norway, number 21 in Belgium, number 23 in Australia and Ireland, number 26 in Sweden, number 32 in New Zealand, number 36 in Germany, and number 39 in the United Kingdom.The album maintains a score of 73 out of 100 from Metacritic based on "generally favorable reviews" upon its release.