Reviews (page 13 of 13)
Lancinant et répétitif. Pas mauvais mais pas mon style.
A bit dull
Taustamusaa
Monocordico. Boring. Musica de dentista, tem seus méritos, nesse nicho. Serve para rolar umas paisagens no canal OFF.
I'd prefer a greatest hits album of his instead
Melkosta muniinpuhaltelua. Vaati kärsivällisyyttä kuunnella läpi, mut meni.
Eh didn't listen to it too much
ok this is suuuuper boring and goes nowhere. Like watching paint dry. 2/5.
Bad Acoustic Indie, stopped after 3 songs
This album felt... creepy. I was uncomfortable listening to it.
Good album. Little mellow for me today.
I thought there were some nice Beatleesque melodies, but otherwise it was terrible and I couldn't wait for it to end.
1/10
Best: #12 Say Yes
I'm so glad this album was only 37 minutes long. Even at that run time it seemed like an eternity. It's like a much worse version of Jack Johnson's music. I'm guessing he is related to someone in the industry because this is terrible. The music is super generic and his singing is so boring that it almost made me fall asleep several times. Even the album cover is a super generic shot of him being "edgy" smoking in some public restroom that has "graffiti" on the walls. It's one of the lamest albums I have heard in a long time. After I wrote the above I took a minute to look at his Wikipedia page and realized he died by stabbing himself to death. Brutal but it puts things into perspective for sure.
when i listened to "figure 8", i found elliott smith to be deeply tiresome with his whisper-y softness in a way that made my eye twitch. i'm sure others find that intimate and emotion, but all i can think is "god damn this dude can't sing and has no range". every song sound identical here. i have next to nothing to say because this is so unbelievably boring/
Why does it feel like they are recorded doing a whisper yell for all the songs. Sounds absolutely terrible.
I still don't care about this man
The way his voice sounds on this album really irks me. I thought it was the whispering at first, but unfortunately it didn't get better after he stopped. It's so whiny.
2.6 miljoona lobotomia uhria. En tiedä voiko suurinta osaa tästä albumista kuunella ilman tenoxia. Oli vaikee valita top 3 koska oisin saanu enemmän mielenhyvää hyttysten ininästä kun tästä. Jokes aside tää oli aika kuraa, muutama melkee musiikin kuulosta biisiä kuitenkin löyty. Top 3 1: Between The Bars 2: Ballad Of Big Nothing 3: Cupid's Trick 1/5
This was blah. Not something I would reach for and listen to again.
Bad, Annoying, Whiny Whisper Head-Singing. Exactly how you'd think a guy named Elliot would sound
Dirge
I stopped it half way through. Just not in the SAD mood that it puts you in.
No coneixia cap cançó des disc. Quan el comences dius vale es ritme esta guay no se que, pero es que van passant ses cançons i son massa lentes, i sa manera de cantar des cantant no me mata tampoc.
Dull.
2/10 Not my cup of tea. Grungy, whiny, 1990s era music.
ok...
2/10 don't catch the vibe
Nope. Whiny and depressing and every song sounded the same. Couldn’t even tolerate it long enough to listen to the amazing lyrics everyone seems to love about this guy. (1)
No.
Was he Billy Eilash's voice coach or something?
No
Booooorrrinnnggggg
Rose Parade “Everyone’s interest is stronger than mine.” Exactly.
zzz
I am not a fan of bored, drug addled disaffected guys with guitars. I don’t understand the appeal of melancholy especially with vocalists that are so weak they can’t even be mixed properly.
Jos joku on muniin puhaltelua, niin tämä. Laulukin jää ihme hönkäilyksi, laula kunnolla saatana. 1/5
I don't know what this dude is moaning about and I honestly don't care. Boring. Why are we whisper singing? I hate this.
Too quiet for me, didn't find it interesting
Snooze fest
No... Sorry. I did not like this. You may like it, but this is definitely not for me.
Boring. Terrible vocals. Hate this.
Never heard of album or band. First song has good background track but not a fan of the vocals. Looking like another generic Indie album. Drums are not good. Almeda has a cool guitar solo but other than that forgettable song. Ballad of big nothing is goofy and generic. Between the bars is at least a change of pace, but still whiny and not my style. Postures of me has some Beatles vibes, but it’s 30 years after the Beatles. It’s dated and just an average song. No name no 5 is more of the same. I at least like the guitar on rose parade. More whiny/quiet vocals. Not a fan of Punch and Judy. Begging for more variety. Angeles is eh. Cupids trick is better. Finally not just a slow whiny song. I keep listening eclectic a great song to come up. It’s not gonna happen. 245 is well written but more of the same. If there wasn’t only one song left I’d bail out here. Say yes is well written too but again sounds like the exact same song as the other 13. Overall Extremly basic album. Don’t waste your time, you absolutely do not need to hear this before you die. 1.4 stars.
Unbelievably bland
When whispering your faux teenage angst is the M.O.
Was not really a fan of the sound was a bit to, a bit to something i did not enjoy.
Too slow, not interesting.
When critics start labeling releases as creative/artistic yada yada I cringe. Apparently this album has gotten a lot of high marks, I don't like it at all, unless the intended use was to cure insomnia.
boring
Really bad. All the songs are similars, at least the ones i heard. I could not listen all the album, cause the sonority was really not comfy. Seems like some ethereal sad wannabe bullshit. It did not got you feeling the sadness it should express
Like a sad Nick Drake without the interesting song structure and tunefulness that makes him interesting
Weak, whispery voice whining over forgettable ballads. WTF?
1.5 - it sounded ok just super boring. Hated his voice as well
Couldn't get through. I suppose I could give it more of a fighting chance if I were in a more patient mood, but I just don't like Elliott Smith.
1,45/5 not unbearable to listen to, but nothing special either.
The saddest sad boy album to ever sad
This album sounded like a Demo! I didn’t get it at all!
Man I’m glad that was only 37 minutes long. As my Fortnite playing son would say a few years ago “that’s dog water”
Have tried to get into Elliot for decades. I love Oberst, jose gonzalez, Daniel J, and others. I am all about singer song writer style of music but Smith has never appeared to me. Not sure what it is...
I’d never heard of Elliott Smith before. I wasn’t sure what to expect but found this very dull and bland.
This was so slow and quiet and boring that I finally decided it was justbad. I tried a second pass through and found myself fast forwarding through every song.
This certainly makes you feel sorry for Elliott. The melancholy and sadness in the songs is just depressing. I can't imagine they brought him much joy. Not sure why this is on the list. Unless as a warning to others; bring joy, the world already has enough sadness.
Idk who this is and I don’t like it
This album came and went with no reaction from me except mild irriation at the singer's breathy voice. Music for 14-year olds.
not my jam
Sorry, eigentlich mag ich Songwriter! Aber das ist mir zu zurückhaltend.
3/10. Pffffffffffffffffffffffff.
Uh... I guess it captures that angsty, dark depression vibe of the 90s well enough, but who wants to relive that?
Despite its cult status and influence on indie-folk music, Either/Or falls flat for those seeking variety or sonic innovation. Elliott Smith’s hushed vocals and lo-fi acoustic arrangements blur together across tracks, making it difficult to distinguish one melancholic musing from another. The album’s emotional vulnerability may appeal to some, but for listeners not already tuned into Smith’s introspective wavelength, the experience can feel monotonous and overly self-indulgent. With little dynamic range and a consistently downbeat tone, Either/Or risks becoming background music — and not in a good way. In short, this album might be a touchstone for a niche audience, but for others, it’s a dreary, one-note affair.
I get that everyone is entitled to an opinion, but when they use it to make me listen to an album like this I want to revoke theirs.
This is someone I will never understand. To me, he's struggling to sing on top of dull tracks. I always like to keep an open mind but I really don't get this guy.
to sad
Just not good
Either/Or is the perfect title for an album that has no edge to it.
Kjedelig
Meh
Not for me Clive
Boring and blah
Holy Crap this was BORING . I’m struggling to write much about it as I found it so unbelievably uninteresting. If I was to rank my bottom five so far this would certainly be in it.
Creo que lo escuché en su día y no me gustó. A la gente parece que le gusta escuchar canciones como a medio hacer y mal grabadas. Este tío canta como si no quisiera despertar al vecino. ¿Por qué cojones se dobla la voz en todas las canciones en vez de cantar con ganas? Ballad of big nothing está bien, pero podría haberlo grabado con in micrófono real y no con el de juguete. En serio, no entiendo esto tampoco. Esto es música para frikis pajilleros que le tienen miedo al sonido de la batería o del bajo.
pass
Yeah....not good
Not for me. Easy to listen to but I didn't feel the deeper message.
Not for me
Me siento en medio de ex hare krishnas, incómodo en medio de esos hippies perdidos en el tiempo. No, gracias
why is this on the list.. did nothing for me - perhaps a nice little melody here or there for a minute, nothing more - didn't enjoy this one
Boooooooring Snoozefest. Every song sounds the same. Uninteresting in every aspect: musically, lyrically, vocally. Low energy, plodding, breathy. Scratching my head why this is must listen material..
High pitched mumble hipster pop is a genre of its own. Either/or is the dark Jack Johnson singing about Curious George having addiction issues that lead to depression and a desire for death whilst wearing brown shoes and high water pants.
What is this. 1997 and this is the best they could do? Who likes this soppy stuff. Weak. Bring back ice cubes balls. Least that was funny.
Can't get into it
Non fa per me, non mi comunica nulla
Dosta loš album. 1/5, 1/10
Could’ve stayed in the 90’s. Seems like he wants to have a chili peppers vibe but lacks the vocal prowess to deliver.
Not my cup of tea. There are other artists out there that do this better.
Nah bruh
Another dreary , boring album. Why is it on this list? It has no redeeming features whatsoever. If I could give it zero stars I would.
Really didn't enjoy this
I just can't get into Elliott Smith's music. Seriously. I tried when I was younger because everyone talks about him and how great this album in particular is. I can't see it. Hate his voice and I fail to recognize the genius of the lyrics, in the end all tracks blend together for me.
Still can’t get into his voice, it seems to convey no range of emotion.
First listen. Not my kind of music.
Seems kinda emo, I’ve never heard of this person but he’s vibey. Speed Trials and Alameda were okay. Ballad of Big Nothing was pretty good. Between the Bars was a nice soft song. Pictures of Me was good. No Name No. 5 was okay. Rose Parade and Punch and Judy were alright. Angeles and Cupids Trick were fine. 2:45 a.m. is good. Say Yes is fine but a good end of album song. The melody sounds like it wants to end the whole time. Track No. 2 sums up how I feel about this album: Ballad of Big Nothing. Was it a vibe? Sure. Was it my vibe? Not really.
Mind-numbingly mellow. Feels like each song is just the same as the one before with slightly different lyrics. This is the kind of music that you ignore when it comes into rotation. Or skip if you can. As BEavis and Butthead would say "This sucks, change it."
Och nee.
More dull US Indie pop
Boring....
Ugh.
Not my cup of tea.
Sad boy music not my style.
holy fucking lmao this is straight up nuclear fucking garbage. is this some joke im just not in on? why the fuck would anyone listen to this? i guess if you are missing out on some out-of-tune whiny pathetic fucking vocals and basic-ass guitar strumming this is your cup of tea but then i, presonally, just wouldnt respect you as a music-enjoyer this is so fucking lame lmfao i just fucking cant. most talentless shit ive had a displeasure to listen to. thank fuck i only checked out 6-7 songs instead of the entire album but god its so fucking bad i cant even find the words to describe it that are not "fucking" and "bad" NNN this is pathetic shit, id give it a 0 if i could
What am I missing, who the hell actually likes this crap
Do you like Indie folk music? If you do then this album is for you. I don't really know what the guy is saying. The lyrics are decent but I don't understand what he saying he gotta talk louder. His voice is decent it just he don't talk loud and I can't really hear him. I would recommend this album just because it sounds good but you can't really hear the guys voice.
Do you like singers with soft voices? Then this is the album for you! This singer has an amazing voice, but I don't really like how soft he sings but I would still listen to him. I think that the instruments are amazing too, and it has a good beat. So that is why I recommend you listen to this album.
First album I wasn't able to get through.
I'm kinda sad today. In that Buffy the Vampire Slayer elicited some tears from my middle-aged eyes. I've had my share of depressive episodes. But I'm not sure if there could ever be a time where anyone could be sad enough for this to become good. If it was therapy for Mr Smith, that's good, I guess, the poor fella. If it's therapy for someone else, I guess that's good too. But this is never going to darken my earballs again.
Found only 1 song… rap
Eh. This was a very hard listen. Why did this need to exist? Why is it important?
All shite. But knowing you all and your shite taste, you probably gave this shite 4 or 5s. Well, doesn't matter.
Esse deve ser sobrinho de quem fez a lista. Álbum chato da porra
No thanks
I have never heard of this artist before today. And I wonder why I needed to listen to this album before I shove off this mortal realm.
Dreary
Not a fan. Not a single song that I was thinking "yeah, let's hear that again" Reading his bio on Wiki, I can but only get the impression that he's heralded as a great influence because it gives us a reason to put a spotlight on mental-health... Removing those artists who either took their own lives intentionally, or accidentally, there are plenty of great artists out there who don't feel the need to shoot up, drink up, or stab themselves in the stomach because they don't agree with the girlfriend hiding in the bathroom and taking a shower... 1*
Just ok
Bad
Man, that was a long-ass 37 minutes.
Dull and well dull.
Sooooo dull
Not my cup of tea really.
As soon as I read "an acclaimed singer/songwriter with a distinctively melancholic sound" I had a feeling this wasn't for me. And it wasn't.
Even when trying to listen to this as hard as I could, I still tuned it out.
Either/Or as in either skip it or don’t listen to it. A bit bland, lucky for us it’s only 36 minutes long. Either snooze through it or poker stick. (0.8*)
I got nothing out of this album. It felt very generic and while I'm sure that makes it easy listening... I just didn't vibe.
Bad 1/5
Didn’t get into the album
All songs sound the same. A whispering singer, with lots to say.
bland pablum, trite fluff, absolutely not worth the time, money or energy to record. I consider it an insult that you or anyone would present this to anyone to waste time listening.
Speak up son!
Nothing hooked me or stood out. Quiet but not soothing to my ear.
Boring and all sounds the same.
Not my type
NO
Bleh
😴😴💤💤
Quiet, indie rock. Not for me. 1/5
Not for me…
Music and vocals was hard to distinguish. Boring.
Teenage/young adult angst becomes musically incarnate. Unfortunately, unlike other angsty contemporaries, Smith forgot to make any of the music fun. Most of the songs sound like the same sad bastard music, nothing stands out. I would need to be in a very specific mental place to enjoy this, like in my parent's basement right after my girlfriend broke up with me and I got fired from my job at Burger King on the same day.
Sounds like what people who listen to pop think indie sounds like. Just talking over a strummed guitar. Kinda 90s
couldn’t hear lol
I really wanted to like this. Blech. I dislike the music so much I can’t bring myself to listen to the lyrics
Did not like at all. Too miserable and samey
Blah
Not my cup of tea
I ALREADY RATED THIS YOU IDIOTS
Absolutely not for me. Is it a toy drum on the first track? It makes lars' snare on st anger sound amazing. I feel sorry for the dude that he was so troubled with drugs, but I feel like I could do with some drugs after listening, if I'm ever to feel happy again.
Forgetable
bland, boring... most albums on this list have had a "purpose" even if I maybe didn't like the genre or the type music. this is just devoid of anything...
Who? Pleasantly boring.
1.5
Boring, dull, tedious
Ootko kuunnellu Elliot Smithia? Noi top 5 biisiä on parhaimpia biisejä ikinä min kirjoissa😁 Mun* (Sluchaj, sluchaj, sluchaj mnie jeszcze) tämä albumi olisi paras albumi ikinä jos se olisi ainoa albumi ikinä between the bars
Aburridisimo
Boring. Even the one with 137M streams. Christ, I don't think I even listened to the last few songs.
Thanks. Now I am bored and sad.
Never heard of it
Didn't really like his voice or the music sad face.
Didn’t like it, skipped most of the songs.
this sounds like the type of filler noise that i imagine is always on in the back of like, a seattle coffee shop. this being made in 1997 means an entire generation of ppl took this sound and ran with it. which is unfortunate. bc it's v much not my vibe
Wow this is a boring album. Lyrics are uninspiring and repetitive, the vocalist sounds like he's whispering in every song, even the rock beats are generic. Incredibly bland and basic from start to finish.
Boring Lame Uninspired
Folk music, not a fan of this one
Why you would listen to this when you could listen to Armenian Pop Music (1980) by Hamlet Minassian?
Did not like
yeah, this album isn't for me. It sounds a bit too slow and depressing for my liking.
es gibt echt keine lahmere musik ey
This is a bad album. It is indie music and not good. It is kinda emo music too. No need to listen.
Stile un po' indie un po' lo-fi, un po' sottofondo da lavanderia a gettoni. Che flemma... Lo trovo veramente noioso.
Forgettable
zzzzz
bleh
Un-listenable
Super langweiliges, fast gewimmertes "singen". Ist eher was für depressive Phasen.
Rubbish.
Dreary
The best thing I can say about this is that I didn't actively hate it. I didn't like it though. Very melancholy, sad, folky. Not at all for me.
bof bof
pretentious
1
Nothing substantial.
Love
It's...okay...