Fri Aug 18 2023
3
with such a cool album title i was ready for some cool music. i did not get it. not bad by any means but very fine
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
2004
- Album Summary
Who Killed...... The Zutons? is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Zutons, released via Deltasonic on 19 April 2004. The album's last known sales are that of 581,088 as of July 2006./nWho Killed...... The Zutons? was met with generally favourable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 73, based on 15 reviews. Many reviewers remarked on the mix of musical styles. Damas said complimented the variety of older forms, "very much 'dad rock' if you will, though it's injected with just enough fun that it doesn't sound like an entirely retro exercise". He said the most effective "moments come when the band expands their sonic palette", highlighting "Remember Me".
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Fri Sep 22 2023
5
This is like if the Black Keys wrote interesting songs. Amazing.
Thu Oct 12 2023
5
Oh I LOVE this! Interesting punkish/indie rock with lots of very cool layers going on under some pretty striking but understated vocals. Give me so much of this! I didn't take notes on specific tracks but the mouth harp goes so hard, and there's such a large variety of styles in one album that still has a decent melodic and narrative through line. I love it!
Sun Aug 20 2023
2
Occasional bright spots in an otherwise very middle of the road UK indie rock album from 2004.
Tue Nov 07 2023
2
The answer to the question “Who killed the Zutons?” should be a resounding “Who fucking cares?”
Sun Aug 27 2023
1
Another album that sneaks onto the list only by way of UK bias. Unexceptional to the point of being annoying. Taking up precious space that could be filled by more worthy artists. My suggestions for a replacement from 2004 would be MF Doom's "Mm..Food," Fiery Furnace's "Blueberry Boat," Dungen's "Ta det lugnt," or Animal Collective's "Sung Tongs."
Tue Aug 29 2023
5
nice i like it
Thu Oct 05 2023
4
I’d forgotten how good this album, and this band, are.
Thu Oct 12 2023
4
Some nice solid rock music, no complaints. I LOVE Zuton Fever, it sounds like some early King Gizzard jams. Jams all the way through, nothing I wouldn't happily listen to again.
Sun Aug 20 2023
3
An unexpected treasure trove of potential playlist and soundtrack gems. 3 zebra futons out of 5 🦓🦓🦓
Fri Sep 15 2023
3
These guys are fine.
Sun Sep 17 2023
3
Nice music that's quite representative of this century first decade's music. However, I fail to see the incredible in it, that quality that should place it in some exclusive list like this one is meant to be.
Wed Sep 13 2023
2
Eh. Too retro. Squirrel mutt dippers
Mon Sep 18 2023
2
Ach … nö.
Tue Oct 03 2023
2
Who killed the Zutons? No-one killed the Zutons. Everyone was too ambivalent about their generic ill-advised genre-hopping middle of the road nonsense to get passionate enough to think about killing the Zutons.
Fri Nov 03 2023
2
bit bland
Wed Aug 23 2023
1
Another shite enough album ffs. Can't tell if this was recorded in 1979, 1999 or 20009.
Fri Oct 13 2023
1
No thanks. At times it's like they had a closet full of instruments and felt the need to use them all. The lead vocals are not interesting, they sound like a department store catalog. Nightmare Part II has a jaw harp. Get the saxophone out if this whole album. Are those spoons!?
Fri Oct 13 2023
1
This almost feels like a parody album for something I don't understand. Really disjointed and weirdly amateur feeling. It bounces to so many sounds but doesn't feel like it lands something that works even once. Disliked this
Sun Oct 08 2023
5
Not buy but download
Thu Oct 12 2023
5
Absolutely stoked this album is on here. As a 13-14 year alto sax player there was nothing more likely to get me in the mood to practice on a Sunday arvo then putting on The Zutons, she was my hero. I assume I discovered them on MySpace (and subsequently downloaded a mish mash of tracks off LimeWire) and was immediately enamored. In a time before the sax made its glorious indie rock comback circa 2012/13, these guys were some of the only contemporary acts shining the light bright for the horn (cf. The Cat Empire). If only I held onto it for a couple of extra years. Also don't forget these motherfuckers wrote THE ORIGINAL Valerie, gimme a break.
Mon Oct 16 2023
5
Love it from the end to the beginning. Very nice discovery!
Sun Oct 22 2023
5
I previously only knew one song by the Zutons, Valerie, which I love. In this album, even though no song really stood out, I thought it was great all the way through.
Thu Oct 26 2023
5
Great find. May be overrated. May not be. But I loved this sound. Indie rock.
Fri Oct 27 2023
5
Revelation alert! Take me on a trip to the planet Zuto. I need to meet the Zutons. This is a fantastic find. I’ve never heard of the Zutons and I want to hear more. It’s difficult for me explain why I like this so much. The music is quirky and Dave McCabe’s is perfect for it. Some of the music sounds like it could be from the band playing the Hill Valley town festival in Back to the Future III. I love it.
Sat Nov 11 2023
5
i used to love this when it came out. probably down to living in Liverpool and meeting Dave McCabe a few times. however in hindsight if it wasn't for the saxamaphone they would have fallen straight into the post La's scouse music trap where any band from liverpool after the La's just sounds like the La's.
Wed Nov 22 2023
5
Tof, verrassend, om vrolijk van te worden
Sat Aug 19 2023
4
Upthereds
Sat Aug 19 2023
4
4.5 love the variety from high paced indie rock bangers to the softer confusion and remember me. Quite a long album with a couple more scene setting tracks in the middle I enjoyed less but overall a strong choice
Sun Aug 20 2023
4
A promising debut for a band that ultimately didn't live up to that promise. Still a bangin' record, though. Best track: Remember Me
Sun Aug 20 2023
4
Folkgarage rockindie pop. Súper chulo!
Sun Aug 20 2023
4
I have a nostalgic thing for this album. It zips along on a lot of charm and warmth, and enjoys itself throughout. They certainly know how to write a pop song really well. Like the Coral with charisma.
Mon Aug 21 2023
4
Wasn't familiar but I liked it a lot!
Tue Aug 22 2023
4
Recht cooler Sound. Muss die Band mal googeln.
Wed Aug 23 2023
4
3.5/5. Nice. This was pretty easy to listen to and I enjoyed it. I would give it another listen at some point.
Thu Aug 31 2023
4
Good, will probably not listen again
Wed Sep 06 2023
4
Hooky and diverse. Well made, too. One'e ears keeping pricking up at all the tasty flavors and intriguing resonances (White Stripes, Las, some loose, Kinks-y swinging, too). Pretty great from a band one confesses to entirely missing in real time.
Wed Sep 06 2023
4
Great variety on this album, can hear a ton of influences. Beatles, temptations, spaghetti western, ska, country, folk, really really good.
Fri Sep 15 2023
4
Rock indie
Sun Sep 17 2023
4
What a nice discovery! In 2010 I would have loved this shit
Thu Sep 21 2023
4
I never realised The Zutons were considered big enough to be an essential listen. Before listening to this album, I think the only songs I know by the is Valerie (which isn’t on this album). That certainly leaves me intrigued, so I’m looking forward to listening to this one. Songs I already knew: You Will You Won’t, Confusion Favourites: Confusion, Remember Me Firstly, it turns out I do know more by The Zutons than I realised. This album made me feel 18 again in the local indie rock bar (which, to be fair, likely still play the same much nowadays too). I was expecting pure indie rock, but there was definite folk influence with plenty of acoustic guitar niceness. Overall, I enjoyed this album quite a lot. I haven’t even mentioned how nice the singer’s voice is. Well it is.
Fri Sep 22 2023
4
Grand
Sat Sep 23 2023
4
It's no Valerie, but a darn good album. 4 stars.
Mon Sep 25 2023
4
"Who Killed...... The Zutons?" by The Zutons is a captivating album that blends indie rock with a touch of funk and soul. Released in 2004, it's a testament to the band's eclectic style and songwriting prowess. Tracks like "Pressure Point" and "Confusion" showcase their knack for catchy melodies and energetic performances. The album's production is polished, allowing the band's distinctive sound to shine. Dave McCabe's distinctive vocals and the band's use of brass instruments create a unique sonic landscape. "Who Killed...... The Zutons?" is a solid and enjoyable listen from start to finish. While it might not have received the same level of attention as some other mid-2000s indie albums, it remains a hidden gem for those who appreciate a fusion of rock, soul, and funk with a dose of infectious energy.
Wed Sep 27 2023
4
New find! Loved it
Tue Oct 03 2023
4
Yet another ex-1001 album!™ http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex I have a soft spot for The Zutons, oh-oh, I can do my "my bessie mate's brother is bessie mates with the singer's brother" thing, yeah yeah, I bore myself sometimes. 4 for nostalgia, the Scouse connection and great banging tunes!
Tue Oct 03 2023
4
I was aware of Zutons but never listened to Zutons, was a highly enjoyable album. Would listen again not sure what they were on about but will enjoy finding out (hopefully).
Tue Oct 03 2023
4
A fab album from a fab band from a fab city. They don't make 'em like this anymore
Sun Oct 08 2023
4
I saw “dad rock” and immediately thought, “I’m going to hate this,” (despite the fact that I am a dad and I like to rock). But I didn’t hate it at all. In fact, I quite liked it. Some of it reminded me of some favorite 60s/70s artists like the Zombies, the Kinks, and Spirit. Good stuff, will listen again. 4 stars.
Mon Oct 09 2023
4
Fun but not amazing.
Mon Oct 09 2023
4
New to me. I like it!
Tue Oct 17 2023
4
Pretty fun, I appreciate the saxophone and retro aesthetic throughout. Bonus props to these dudes for writing Valerie, even though it isn't on this album. 7/10
Wed Oct 18 2023
4
Initial thoughts: WHO? Final thoughts: Yo, this is actually so sick. I actually saved some of these songs! The songs in the album are weird, but in a good way. They use some sounds that challenged my taste, but I grew to like them as the album went on. Catchy riffs and upbeat singing, what's not to like.
Wed Oct 18 2023
4
This was a very interesting album because it had a modern sound with a blues/folk undertones i didn’t save any songs but i would probably revisit this later
Thu Oct 19 2023
4
i really enjoyed this one. will definitely give it some more listens in the future. wish i had known about it when it was released.
Wed Oct 25 2023
4
I've never heard of the Zutons before, and I'm so glad I did. They are absolutely my shit. I loved this. Saxophone + British rock. Good stuff, man.
Thu Oct 26 2023
4
Good album. Solid on the first listen and worth another go.
Sat Oct 28 2023
4
Exists somewhere in a Venn Diagram of The Fratellis, The Killers, The Shins, and Jack White. Yes please!
Sat Oct 28 2023
4
Didn't really know this band but that was a very enjoyable slice of rock and good album
Thu Nov 02 2023
4
Really enjoyed it
Fri Nov 03 2023
4
Enjoyed the style, would listen again 👌
Fri Nov 03 2023
4
loved this. previously dismissed what I'd heard of the zutons as them being just 'ok'. listened again already
Fri Nov 03 2023
4
Folkgarage rockindie pop. Súper chulo!
Fri Nov 03 2023
4
Garage rock, indie pop. Me ha gustado. Un 4.
Sat Nov 11 2023
4
SHACK killed The Zutons. It was a decent 00s indie album. Wouldn't have put it on here like. Fuck it, it's better than all the country albums- have an extra star
Tue Nov 14 2023
4
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Zuton fever, You will you won’t
Sat Nov 25 2023
4
Quite enjoyable surprisingly. Maybe a touch of bloat.
Sat Nov 25 2023
4
An OUSTANDING first two songs, with a relatively solid rest of the album (in particular with the vocals). I quite liked this, and seeing the comparisons with The Coral (which this list introduced me to, and I liked even more). Overall I'm digging this peek into the British side of the 00's garage rock revival.
Sun Nov 26 2023
4
4(-)
Wed Nov 29 2023
4
Leuk album, vrolijk, lekkere nummers, maar niet echt baanbrekend.
Wed Nov 29 2023
4
Cool quirky tunes with unexpected chord changes and great arrangements.
Mon Aug 21 2023
3
Enjoyable.
Tue Aug 22 2023
3
Strong start, mid finish.
Thu Aug 24 2023
3
you know I can’t hate it!
Sun Aug 27 2023
3
More mid 2000s UK brit-rock. Mid being the keyword.
Sun Aug 27 2023
3
Skeptical of anything from the mid 00's that I haven't heard of. Have people heard of this band, and remember them? The songs vacillate between pretty good and catchy, to simple and boring, to schticky and annoying in a way that it's hard to tell if it's a joke or not. The singer has a strong voice, and the instrumentation sounds good, and in the end I came out liking it. But still skeptical - sounds like their second album made more impact, maybe if we're convinced this band deserves a place on the list that one should be it? I found the second half of the album to be much stronger, starting with "Nightmare Part II."
Mon Aug 28 2023
3
Pretty simple, but quite enjoyable.
Fri Sep 01 2023
3
en me referant aux reviews. C'Est vrai que le cover de l'album me faisait espérer quelques choses de rock éclaté. Mais bon c'est bien normal. du UK rock/indie comme plusieurs albums sur cette lsite. C'est pas mauvais, amis c'est pas malade non plus. 1001 album serieusement ? 3.10
Fri Sep 01 2023
3
It's not bad! For an indie guitar record in this period it manages to not be either incredibly annoying or snoresome, vanishingly rare around this time. Obviously it's derivative, but it's not bad. Like The Black Keys except with half decent tunes. I did more or less tune out long before the end though. Suspect this will get an aggregated 3 rating due to collecting lots of 3s, rather than lots of 5s and 1s like many far better albums in this list do.
Sun Sep 03 2023
3
Pas nécessairement mauvais, l'album se promène dans plusieurs styles différents, ce qui garde ça intéressant et évite de tomber dans la monotonie. Mais cet album est un exemple clair du biais UK car il n'y a rien d'exceptionnel ou de particulièrement marquant. Les styles sont bien exécutés sans plus, les compositions sont correctes. Rien de mauvais, mais rien dont je vais me rappeler. 5.5/10
Tue Sep 05 2023
3
Aardige rockmuziek. Prima album om te luisteren. Het klinkt voor mij wel een beetje 13 in een dozijn, dus niet heel bijzonder. ***
Sun Sep 10 2023
3
Enjoyable at times but not special
Mon Sep 11 2023
3
Le soleil se lève sur un ciel nuageux aujourd'hui, et on se fait toujorus autant chier dans le générateur
Mon Sep 11 2023
3
De la britpop à moitié convaincante selon moi. Robert arrête de nous demander de l'argent.
Sun Sep 17 2023
3
Pressure point Remember me Railroad
Wed Sep 20 2023
3
Quite a bit filler but very fond memories
Wed Sep 20 2023
3
I usually like Brit Pop. This album was just ok for me. It would probably grow in me if I listened a few more times.
Fri Sep 22 2023
3
I quite enjoyed this. I had never heard to The Zutons, but they surprised me. A few weaker tracks in the middle, but over all enjoyable. 3.5/5
Fri Sep 22 2023
3
Never heard of the zutins, music was interesting may return to see what else they have to offer
Tue Sep 26 2023
3
Bit of fun. Those first four or so songs were like going back in a time machine.
Tue Sep 26 2023
3
Enjoyable ! 3*
Thu Sep 28 2023
3
The inclusion of (I think) a saxophone is a nice touch to stand out, but it doesn't help the Zutons from sounding like every other band of this era any way. Certainly not a bad sound, but I feel had I heard this in passerby nothing would've stood out to me. The more country-like influenced tracks here are weird too, just feel off. Light three.
Fri Sep 29 2023
3
Ok album but not my thing
Tue Oct 03 2023
3
They were a one hit wonder, but then Amy Winehouse blew shit out of the water with her cover of Valerie (or was it the other way around? Did they do a decent cover of her song? Just Googled it: no). They headlined the Godney Gathering festival last summer, but I couldn't be arsed to stay to see them live. I was tired, it was muddy and I had one tired teenage child moping about and one who wanted to party until dawn. This was the right kind of contemporary upbeat to suit my mood yesterday and I did enjoy listening to it even if it was a bit like Travis with a horn section.
Tue Oct 03 2023
3
What his album is is standard 2000’s indie garage rock with a British, almost Brit-pop twist. Doesn’t reinvent the wheel even if the single in it is hands down a CLASSIC.
Wed Oct 04 2023
3
Trallvänligt men saknar låtar som sticker ut.
Fri Oct 06 2023
3
Started really strong and I thought I had Zuton fever but by track four I realized it was a false alarm. Overall a decent enough 2000’s indie album but I don’t see how it’s a necessary listen, there’s nothing exceptional going on here but it’s a fun enough listen. 3 stars
Sun Oct 08 2023
3
I heard songs I think I recognize on a plenty-lively debut. The width of the record doesn't convince me of virtuosity or worthy confrontation, but it does keep each song fresh enough.
Mon Oct 09 2023
3
A good time. So good that the use of a saxophone is pleasant. Parts are quite quirky without veering off into annoying territory. Nothing that'll change your life, but it feels like repeat listens will offer rewards.
Thu Oct 12 2023
3
The quicker paced songs (don’t ever think, zuton fever, long time coming) are fantastic but the more ballady type tracks are blandly inoffensive.