Beneath this dazzling array of effects lies a pleasant but average song in an impossibly high key for Roger Daltrey's voice".
[4] Sterling Whitaker of Ultimate Classic Rock wrote that the song "was an innovative sonic production that made use of the Who's instrumental and vocal abilities, along with groundbreaking sound effects that pointed the way to much of the group's later work".
[6] John Dougan thought that because "Armenia City in the Sky" sounded like a Pete Townshend song, it ended up on the album.
[10] American alternative rock band Sugar released a live cover of the song as a B-side to their single "A Good Idea".
[11] American drummer Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) released a cover of the song on his solo album "Greetings From Bunezuela!"