Fuzzy

3 1/2 Stars: One of those bands that was even a little too underground for my little college radio station I worked at. I wouldn't say there's any radio hits on this record, but the sound is still that great alternative singer/songwriter guitar sounds that permeated the 90s. Great lyrics, and the songs are the kind that play well on a mixtape. It's also the rare instance where the back half of the record plays better than the front half.

1. Imagine what all the protest songwriters of the past would write today lmaooo 2. I fear this list is random as hell bc this was rather mid but also just the kind of thing i like? But not sure it’s notable enough to be a “must listen”

7.5 / 10

Ok

Enjoyed that. Need to give it a few more listens. 3.25

Vocals sound like mix of Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins and Tim Booth of James. Nice sound but not too memorable. 3 stars.

this is solid but not a vibe for me.

This was hit or miss for me. I enjoyed "The Shining Hour" Wish You Well" and "Dixie Drugstore", but the rest was mostly okay for me.

Meh. Decent music but not anything I'd relisten to.

Ihan kivaa välillä helmeilevää poppista

Not half bad; but a bid bland, and after a couple of songs you just know how the following ones will sound. This is midtempo throughout, no highs, no lows, perhaps the right choice when you are searching for something that you can put on and immediately forget it's playing in the background - it's that kind of album. 3/5

I mean, the melodies are kind of there? For the most part they aren't really, but the opener's okay. The lyrics are what really mess it up. They're so cheesy. Like I think he said something about being chocolate cake at one point. It's kind of bland and very cheesy, to sum it up, and I lost a lot of interest after the first song.

Surprised to see this one on the list, though I enjoyed it a lot upon its release. Highlighted by a few great songs, but probably not epochal enough for consideration on this list.

Nothing bad about it, its some decent 90's rock really. For me, the reliance on acoustic guitars is kind of boring.

Okay, it wasn’t “bad” by any means, but it wasn’t memorable. America Snoring was far and away my favorite song, but I couldn’t hum a bar of it twenty minutes later. I don’t regret listening to it, but I have no desire to listen to any of these songs again.

Did not like this at all but wish him all the best to this day.

To brzmi jak gorsza wersja wszystkich zespołów, które nawet lubię. Nudne, za długie, bez polotu. Można powiedzieć, że poprawne, ale czy o sztuce w ogóle powinno się tak mówić? 5/10.

Best Song: Wish you Well Is this terrible? No, not at all. Is this worthy of being on 1001 list? No, not at all. It's a pretty standard 90's rock album where grunge influences started to overflow into regular, run of the mill rock n' roll. I am going to give it a 3/5 just because it isn't offensive to the ears and if it were to be put on, I wouldn't beeline to the door or do a mad push to change it. It's non-offensive rock that doesn't deserve 1001 love.

What a pleasant surprise to get Grant Lee Buffalo in this collection, although I guess they *do* kind of fit into a profile (and time period) that seems to be attractive to the collection's editors. I've listened to (and own) their subsequent album, "Mighty Joe Moon", and while I think I prefer that album to this one, it's fun to get new (to me) songs. I particularly liked the opening two tracks ("The shining hour" and "Jupiter and teardrop"), "The hook" and "Grace", but there are few duds here, impressively (maybe "Stars n' stripes"?). I'm sure they're not everybody's cup of tea, and I'm guessing the album's lack of variety gets old quickly for those that aren't fans, but I really enjoyed this new (to me) angle on a familiar band. (I was really tempted to give this four stars because I appreciated the band getting into the collection, but ultimately this album probably isn't four stars worthy....)

They have a distinctive sound and the songs are pretty good but even the catchiest song (the first one) doesn't really stick.

Listening to the album didn't inspire me to write anything. About as inoffensive as it gets.

Good chill music. But nothing special

This was a good listen. The guitar sound was really cool. I could see this one growing on me a lot if I listened to it more. Early 90's rock sound with more than a tinge of Americana and decent lyrics. I like it but it seems so safe and familiar that it doesn't stand out a lot.

niet enkel America is snoring

Inoffensive but I'd struggle to understand why I would listen to this when Pixies and early 90s U2 exist. This feels like it inhabits a space in between those two but without ever really matching either of them. I listened to the whole thing. It was diverting enough but I very much doubt I'll ever get the urge to listen to it again. Best track is Wish You Well, which beers much further into folk than the rest of the album and is all the better for it. Listen, instead, to Pixies, U2, PJ Harvey, Idlewild.

I've never listened to this album (67). Well made, but also great to fall asleep to.

Not good, not bad, very generic.

Easy, melancholic alt Rock.

No major opinion on this. Listenable

Sort of liked it. Made me think about other music.

Bra

This guy wants to be acoustic Bowie, but doesn't have the chops.

Background music for my cleaning day… didn’t hate it.

Light rock but also a bit of a crooner

I'm surprised I missed this. I would've been all over it if it had released 2 years earlier.

Not bad

There's nothing but radio-friendly tunes. I'm surprised none of them became hits. The title track, "Fuzzy", is the closest to one. "The Shining Hour" and "America Snoring" are my favourites from "Fuzzy". Unfortunately, most songs from the album don't come close to those two. 3 stars for "Fuzzy".

Pleasant enough, if unremarkable.

Yeah, I got nothing.

3.5 stars. Decent Adult rock/radio rock. Almost like a country-twinged Goo Goo Dolls precursor. Strength of album is beginning, with the opening track and the title track the two standouts in addition to "Wish You Well". Ending part of album takes a weird turn with trippy "Dixie Drug Store", repetitive "America Snoring" and Pixies-esque "Grace".

Enjoyable album. Not particularly memorable or exciting, but the vibe is nice and I had fun listening to it. It’s relaxed without being boring and features an interesting mix of alt rock and country. Pretty simple but good overall, I’d say. 7/10

Definitely a lot of Bowie influence on a lot of these. This one was ok. Not mind blowing or anything like that. I'm going to give it 3 stars

Okay, this is about as early-nineties as it gets, which is fine, I guess. Nothing here truly grabs me and throws me against the wall. It settles comfortably into the background without demanding attention. It's a solid snapshot of the era, nothing more and nothing less. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions Jupiter And Teardrop Fuzzy The Hook

The band name only rings the faintest of bells, which suggests to me that time hasn’t deemed them to be a ‘must hear’. Although I’m inclined to agree that there’s nothing special about this album, I can at least see why it would’ve been highly rated in 1993 when there probably wasn’t much else going on. There’s some solid alt-rock songwriting, performed with a bit of gusto and, at times, a lovely falsetto. Decent enough.

Minor keys abound. The dramatic lead vocals and the even more dramatic lead guitar feel like they’re in Fleetwood Mac together and just had regrettable sex. The first half is more urgent than the back half and it meanders at points, channeling a bit of Wilco, a dash of Jeff Buckley and a shake of Afghan Whigs.

quero rebolar lentinho pros cria, que solos de guitarra estonteantes. porém não tive uma conexão com o trabalho e o meio do álbum é um quanto tanto esquecível. 3/5

Okay. Good

A little atmospheric, but I like it. I like the title track "Fuzzy". Very 90s.

It’s alright. But the biggest point of intrigue for me about this record is how it wound up on 1001 albums. Ive literally never heard of this band and it falls into a genre I was very aware of in the 90’s. Their sound is sort of distinctive, but the songs are…well, they’re not bad, but also not something that really piques my interest either. I don’t know how this obscure record grabbed anyone’s attention, particularly during a time when there was so much great music being released. Apart from the sort of distinctive sound, nothing really stands out as exceptional at all; the songwriting is meh, the musicianship is meh, the lyrics are meh. None of it’s bad, per se, I just don’t know why anyone would listen to this record twice. 3/5

Wuzzy was a bear...

it was alright! Decent listen, not particularly original could hear lifts from a lot of different and fairly diverse artists.

First listen for me, enjoyed it, but not a great album

Not a bad ballad rock album, but nothing really stood out. Favorite track was America is Snoring

Surprised I had never heard from Grant Lee before. This band is good- captures a 90s alternative sound eith influences of 70s/80s singer-songwriter moments. Really unique sound. Though it did start to feel a little samey toward the end. Overall- enjoyed it. 3.5/4

I bought this when it came out ( on vinyl) so there must of been a song I liked, I never bought singles. But after listening to this all the way through I haven’t the faintest idea which one it was! I thought I might at least recognise the overall sound/ vibe but alas no. However I did actually really enjoyed listening to it again (for the first time?) anyway I like it!

Surprisingly avant garde for dad-rock

Cool Record! My first listen though. Writing and vocals give me almost a Bowie-ish vibe. Feels ahead of its time for '93. Not surprised it's on the list.

Listened Before? N These guys absolutely nailed the early-90s indie aesthetic with this one. I see why Michael Stipe was so jazzed about it - it basically inspired Monster a few years later. Personally, I enjoyed it but wouldn't rank it in the top albums of the decade. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Fuzzy

de titeltrack is uiteraard een dikke plaat

It was nothing, a fairly acoustic album that was soft and relaxing, but it didn't provide much. One of the writers must have been really fond of this album and was like, Why not include it. No hate to the artist, it was a pleasant listen, just not book-worthy.

Feels like Lana del Rey sounds a bit like them.

Perfectly fine, well made, well written songs. It's just lacking that UMPH.

Bit of a snooze, pretty uninspired 90s alt rock

Unexpected but fun

This dude looks so much like Bill Hicks it's distracting

I had heard the name but never actually heard the band before. I was surprised. Actually quite enjoyed it and then we'll be listening to it again.

Sonically, this feels like some amorphous amalgamation of the alt rock scene of the time, with no defining characteristics of its own. The arrangements aren't bad, but the album as a whole is very forgettable.

This album is an example of you can’t judge a book by its cover. When first looking at it, I thought it was a country album. I was surprised when I jumped in and found an extremely impassioned rock album. There are some good songs in here, including American Snoring. I also enjoyed Jupiter and the Teardrop. Some of the titles in content is different such as naming a song Fuzzy, but Grant Lee Buffalo cannot be argued that he isn’t passionate. Overall, it’s pretty good!

Random thoughts: * I thought Grant Lee Buffalo was a guy but come to find out it is a band. * This band/music sounds like KBCO used AI to create their ideal band. That's not a bad thing btw. * I heard some shades of Jeff Buckley and Eddie Vedder in this. * The lyric on "Stars n Stripes" about a handycam really caught my ear because he repeated it so many times and was just a dated reference now since no one knows what that is anymore. lol * This was some solid good music.

It was okay, but nothing really special

If I could rate this 2.5 I would. It was absolutely my mid point in the likeability scale.

Good listen

Not really sure what to say about this one to be completely honest, I think it sounds pretty good overall.

This is like if the last album was good. A couple very enjoyable tracks on here. I appreciated some of the guitar work on this one.

I'd never heard this before, not sure I've even heard of the band, come to that. It's quite but I'm not entirely convinced it's earned its place on the list.

3,2

It sounds and feels like I should like this more than I think I did. And I did quite like it. I really don't know. It has got me completely stumped. It would probably need to be listened to again, but I doubt if I ever will. Going to give it a 3 as more would be too much, and less wouldn't do it justice.

This was fun. A little too "Americana/Country" for me, but not bad. "The Shining Hour" was fantastic! Liked Songs: "The Shining Hour" , "Jupiter and Teardrop" , "Wish You Well" , "Soft Wolf Tread" , "America Snoring" , "Grace"

I like this 3.5

Favorite Track: Jupiter and Teardrop

This album grew on me. I wasn't sure at first but found it to be enjoyable background music. Wasn't paying too much attention to the lyrics but the vocals sounded good. 5/10 (2.5/5)

I don’t like that i liked a country album

Not one of the better Americana bands. Not awful. 2.5. Probably not interesting enough to be a 1001 album.

Can we be mean to the troubadour from Gilmour Girls, that would be really mean, really,relly mean.. but..The first thing with Grant Lee is he had his bass player Paul Kimble producing his records, to the detriment of so many things, including how these tunes were shaped. By the time he gets rid of him on Jubilee it was too late. Still there are some fantastic songs here, screaming out for a good producer: Fuzzy/Wish You Well/the Hook and You Just Have to Be Crazy. Why do I think they are fantastic you might ask (if anyone was reading this, still let me enjoy the existential moment Mr Smith)? Well I've heard them live, once in Adelaide and once in New York, hey ya go figure! And in the live context they were huge, anthemic and Grant Lee's vision realised. The Hook, for example, went off big in both the home of Farmer's Union Coffee and the location for An Unmarried Woman! But deadbeats we are not listening to Grant Lee live are we, so I can't put in the same stratosphere as Karen Carpenter. For every deadshit piece of dreck this list proffers, every now and then it gets me to get the record out and listen to it properly, which I enjoyed here and now I'm onto Mighty Joe Moon, which is equally splendiferous (but with the same problems).

3/5

9/6/25. First time diving into Grant Lee Buffalo. To my ear, almost sounds like Black Francis with a little Americana vibe. Enjoyable music and decent songwriting.

listened to him when he came out way back when, I had a cassette or 2 in the 90s. Saw him in Bologna at a little venue and it was great - a pleasant evening listening to live music and a little chat with him after he finished.

Fuzzy is haunting. I didn’t listen to this until now and clearly have missed out.

A record I used to own. It’s reasonable a bit mono paced not ground breaking but I shall listen again.

Grant Lee Buffalo was Ken Chutneys personal trainer. He was rubbish! Ken put on about 200lbs of pure fat! 2.5 5/11 The Hook

Sort of alright but nothing memorable.

Cool at times

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipes calls Grant Lee Buffalo's “Fuzzy” the best rock album of 1993. Apart from the fact that he obviously doesn't have exactly the same taste in music as I do, this shows two things: 1. 1993 was a rather disappointing year in terms of newly released music albums, and 2. “Fuzzy” is clearly not as bad as I honestly expected it to be, based on the band's name and the cover. Unlike other largely acoustic alt-rock albums from the early nineties, it is actually quite varied, and Grant's distinctive voice gives the songs (apart from a few uncertainties at the beginning of “The Shining Hour”) a nice individual flavor. Not bad!

Mejor de lo que pensaba. Aparte de Fuzzy no conocía otras canciones de este grupo, fue una época con mucha música, aún sin el P2P ni el streaming en, tenías que ser selectivo a la hora de comprar. Este disco pasará al olvido y entiendo que está en este libro como una foto del momento en que se editó. Me ha gustado escucharlo.

While overall not a bad album, it mostly reminded me of other bands or songs (most notably "Jupiter and Teardrop" which is almost a copy of David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream", "Grace" which could easily be a U2 song, or "America Snoring" which could be made by any other grunge band of that time). There were some tracks I already knew and liked ("Fuzzy", You Just Have To Be Crazy") but never realized it was made by GLB, and there were also some songs which I couldn't stand ("Soft Wolf Tread"). All in all, a pretty incoherent album, with too many similarities to other artists to be original, so once again not entirely sure why it's on this list. I guess it's what they say: better a good copy than a bad original... 3/5

I like this album and want to listen to it again but I'm not sure if it really warrants a 4 out of 5. Reminds me of a 'popular' artist's style from the late 80s, but there is a small disconnect. I like it but dont love it. There are a few songs that are better. But when compared to Bowie, which I got the following day and listen to as I write this, I just know it's not the same caliber.

A nice surprise, has some really good stuff even if I’m not completely into the whole album

Nice 90s easy rock nostalgia in this one. Not familiar with the artist, but I imagine he had a following if it's on this list. Has all of the characteristics of 90s rock, easy mellow guitars, some engaging bridges and cool harmonizing. I dig this one.

Liked this one. Favourite song Dixie Drug Store.

Never heard of this artist/band. Interested hear what they sound like. Interesting music. I can see how this could be a part of this list. Very good musicianship and songwriting. This reminds me of something I could hear from Buckley or artists similar.

Just not for me

Good singer/songwriter

Not bad?

I’ll admit I judged a bit and thought we were getting a country album because the artist’s last name is Buffalo. Happy to be wrong!

Surely not a bad record, but also not one I will probably revisit soon. But I can see why it is included in this list, as it seems to have an interesting middle position between Americana of old predecessors and US American rock bands that have made the 90s a great decade for guitars and rock music. Highlight: „Grace“ as second to last song that gives both the guitar and the whole sound of the song more space and creates that slight ‚getting out of hand‘ atmosphere.

I've never heard of this one (as far as I know... actually Spotify says I've liked one song by them from a different album) but sometimes those are the best records and the main reason this is so much fun. Let's jump in shall we? This reminds me of something but I can't really put my finger on it. I feel like it's pretty standard early/mid 90s rock. But like, no more genre-specific than that. I wouldn't call it alt, indie, pop, etc. It's just kind of generic rock music. There are a couple songs I actually did really like - Stars N Stripes was really interesting and maybe more alt/grunge inspired. It was just ok, I wouldn't listen again or seek out anything else they've done based on this one. 2.5/5

I've never heard of Grant Lee Buffalo, but I liked the sound. His voice reminds me of Brandon Flowers, especially in the opening track The Shining Hour. I liked most of the album, unsure if I'll revisit, but good. Favorites: - The Shining Hour - Fuzzy - Soft Wolf Tread

I didn’t have much time to focus on this album yesterday, but enjoyed what I heard playing in the background. Not too much stood out to me that will keep me coming back, but it was a nice change of pace from some of the hard rock albums we’ve been getting. Favorite tracks: - The Shining Hour - Fuzzy

Cool sorta Mazzy Star stuff, like the vibes though it feels like it's missing something still

Would probably love seeing him perform live. But after the halfway mark of just listening it becomes repetitive. 3/5

3+

Some good songs. Good overall sound.

Who hurt you sad boy?

J'ai eu de la misère à le finir, comme Julian Cope. La voix est belle, il y a des belles mélodies et le texte me paraît intéressant quoiue j'aie pas eu le temps de m'y attarder. Mais il y a rien qui m'accroche définitivement pour le moment. Il y a une track avec un instrument funky vers la fin, un genre de saron indonésien, j'ai aimé ça.

It was an alright listen.

Good sound, distinct from most other 90's bands and more diverse. Just not my sub-genre.

Somewhat unique while still definitely sounding of the time.

Not bad music, but not memorable beyond the 90’s sound.

They seem like they're good at what they do, but I'm not really into what they do.

Pleasant but forgettable, that's all I've got to say about that

I can't take the cover seriously

i can definitely see the strengths here, but i also don’t think this is my thing highlights: the shining hour, america snoring, grace (feb 10, 2026)

thoughts: a very lonely-sounding album. a few songs really grabbed my attention but overall, more misses than hits for my music brain songs: “the shining hour”, “the hook”, “soft wolf tread” rating: 5.7/10

Quick side note before I begin my review. Wikipedia lists this album as a type of Country music called “Y'allternative“, which is one of the best names for a genre of music that I’ve ever heard. Regardless, this site says the album is Rock. I don’t hear any Country in this at all, which is probably why I enjoyed it so much. The day I hear Country music that I actually enjoy, the world may actually end. Ok, goofy stuff out of the way, this album surprised the heck out of me. Judging a book (the album art) by its cover, I thought I would hate it. However, it really hooked me right from the first listen. Everything I care about is accounted for here, great guitar playing, some all out rocking hooks, and a singer with a great voice. It’s a little formulaic, but that’s never going to be a negative to me. “The Shining Hour” and “Fuzzy” are my 2 favorites songs on this one. Would definitely listen again. Way to truly surprise me, Mr. Buffalo.

no fuzz? damn...

Top half of the album was unfocused and unremarkable. Started picking up around Stars n' Stripes. Dixie Drug Store was bouncy and the vocal and flute melodies walk in lockstep, definitely the highlight of the album. You Just Have to be Crazy was an excellent closer that made me temporarily forget how mediocre the first several tracks were.

It was alright but felt boring, like it was lacking something

Blend of alternative and roots rock singer songwriter stuff... really disliked and found abrasively dull early on, especially vocals, but did start to grow on me in its back half. Competent musicians, but no exciting or innovating sounds here.

Not for me. Slow, dull. Music is likely good, but just nit my vibe.

Why is every track used on Trigger Happy TV on this list? I'll tell you why: the tracks are fucking good. Shame about the rest of the album in this case.

Pleasant to listen to.

Meh

like

There's nothing I dislike about this album other than it kind of all ran together and nothing stuck out.

Good--a little overwrought. Didn't look up if there is a connection with Train, but suspect there is.

Not very inspiring. Decent listen though.

Great cleaning music

One of the so many albums here on the list which are ok but nothing special.

It was ok, not really my style. Favourite tracks: Soft Wolf Tread & Grace. Probably not one to revisit. 3/5

I kind of like this??? Really embodies that 90s, west coast acoustic sound. A little hokey but kind of fun

Ok

It was ok

Pleasant and unknown.

good mellow kinda the same sound every song good background music

Didn't make me feel much.

I will give it a solid C. Nothing special, but it still has a couple of good songs.

I liked this album more than I expected! Favorite: Wish You Well

Likeable but I wouldn't say influential.

This is far more influenced than influential: it's Robyn Hitchcock! It's Bowie! It's the Waterboys! I remember Grant Lee Phillips' folky tunes in the early 2000s (Mona Lisa) and I think I liked those better.

Decent songs, nothing that stands out to me.

Nothing is outstanding about this album. Sold craftsmanship, descent songwriting, good production. Like many other bands during that decade. Not at all bad, but nothing special.

This was pretty much down the middle of the road for me; didn't dislike it at all, but didn't really excite me either.

Who the HELL are- hey, hang on. I kinda like this. Oh, wait, this second song rules. Alright, Grant Lee Buffalo, I’m listening. (one album later) Okay, rest of the album didn’t stand up to the opening few tracks but it was still a nice discovery. 3 stars!

neat

Slow burner, enjoyed this more as I listened more.

Normal music played by normally proficient musicians in Los Angeles. No need to listen before you die (unless it buys you extra time).

3.0 That was such a mid album. I have zero strong feelings for an against. I gave it a second listen as I totally zoned out during the first listen. I now see why.

Ei kovin mieleenpainuvaa

3/5

While I may have enjoyed the production here more than the songwriting, I will admit, Mr. Buffalo was doing something very unique for 1993, toting the line between “indie rock” and Goo Goo Dolls aesthetic. I may not revisit this anytime soon, but it kept me invested long enough, and got a track or two added to the “best of” playlist from me.

This album is constantly veering toward a particular '90s sound and feeling that makes me itch, but they always manage to pull it back just in time with unexpected sonic left turns that feel both vintage and startingly fresh.

Kinda melancholy throughout. Can hear how oasis was influenced though.

I hear early REM, a little Ziggy, kinda raw. I dig it.

Not bad. Rock with feeling.

This is good - he has a good voice and the writing is accomplished.

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo. But seriously, this is alt country with mascara. Wish it had more variety at times, suppose it didnt grab much attention in the states in the wake of Grunge, but if R.E.M. thinks it was great when they were in their acoustic years, it must be. Bowie hints here and there.

At least someone is trying to make music ***

meh

i don’t really care. sorry to this man</3

The singer sounds like 90s alt Bono. Also a little Father John Misty before Father John Misty. Some songs I really dug, others got the shrug but it was a worthwhile listen and great intro to band I might have only vaguely known by name.

Better than some Otha shit

nice! kinda that dirtier indie-ish rocky type

This pleasant and I'm into the music. The vocals are a bit too theatrical and emotional for me. I can tell why the song Fuzzy was so well liked. I love the doubled up guitars. The song sounds sounds toasted and desert-y. Some of the songs are like a cross between Jeff Buckley and Bright Eyes. I wouldn't be mad if this came up on shuffle but I don't think I could tolerate a whole album.

First 2 tracks are great but the album drops off after that. Ends on some interesting songs but a large gap that did not interest me much in between.

I like this record. Back in the 90s, if a radio station played this, you knew it was a cool radio station. Since then, though, I haven't thought about it much.

Was familiar with GLB as an "REM adjacent" act (particularly as a college mate of mine was heavily into both) but never really made it past "decent" on my excite-o-meter. And that appears to still hold true today.

"Fuzzy" is good—not life-changing, but solid. It’s the kind of band you ‘discover’ in your late 20s while nursing a lukewarm PBR in a dim Pioneer Square bar that smells like wet wool and regret. It’s either the start of a lifelong story you bore people with—'I was into them before they even had an album'—or a fleeting blip you forget about by the time your hangover wears off. There is no in-between.

This album was... fine. It wasn't unpleasant to listen to, but it didn't leave much impression on me. There were some songs that sounded like proto-Oasis, and it made sense to find out this album did partially inspire that band. Other than that, I didn't find much interesting. The vocals and writing are fine, the instrumentals are fine, the album is... Fine.

5/10

decent album, wasn’t really fussed

Helt okej.

I would say it was pretty good. I recognized the title track even though I hadn't remembered hearing it before and overall it was a nice listen.

Ok

enjoying so far i like his voice and the music behind it even if it is a bit slow and repetitive, not really something i’d listen to again tho

This guy is interesting, sounds a bit like NMH . keeper!

It's a very simple record. Basic acoustic guitar, basic drumming, makes for basic listening and I quite like that. I quite like his voice. Goes well with this alt rock/country thing he's got going on. Faster songs are better than the slower stuff on this. Strumming gets tedious too.

picit unalmas, de szép amúgy, még lehet hogy visszatérek

drei bis vier

This album is the perfect representation of early 90s alternative music. Another review compared this to folky Pixies. I can see that. The wiki says this inspired Oasis. I can see that too. I'd compare this to The Jayhawks as well. Overall, a decent summarization of early 90s alt music.

Cool melodies, very alt rock. If you had told me this album came out in the early 2000s, I would've believed you.

Meh. This is like super average. 2.5.

point0.

i mean its good but its also lacking something great

Lots of influences blended in, kind of punky raw vocals electric guitar and cookie stuff

Good album. I don't know if I would've added it to this list myself, but I had a great time.

5.5/10

Some lovely moments

I was always aware of this when it was first released, without ever listening to it. There was just so much choice, so little funds back in the days of pre-streaming. I'm pleased that I've finally found it. Fuzzy has an element of Ziggy about it. The guitars crash in and out, with strained vocals. It sounds like a proper album.

Not sure i get this one. It seems pretty forgettable overall.

Iconic cover and title track

Pleasantly surprised considering I had no idea who they were, not a bad album at all

Not bad

First 4 songs are good. The rest is whatever.

Passelia taustamusiikkia, muutama ehkä useamminkin kuuntelua kestävä ralli. Ihan ok kokonaisuus.

"The Shining Hour" was an ok start. Then "Jupiter and Teardrop" sounded like it wanted to be David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" but with a title very clore to "Teardrops of Jupiter". I thought there were quite nice songs here and there like "Wish you Well" but overall it was a very 90s experience (where else would you find the lyrics "I got you on my handycam" repeated over and over again). I can't shake the feeling that this album often tries to be older artist like David Bowie and Velvet Underground. Ups and downs, mid 3.

There are a few good songs on this album, and I’ve always liked the title track. However, the album tends to drag, making it feel much longer than it actually is.

Melancholy moody acoustic indie. A decent listen with believable vocal pathos.

This was fine. Don't think i'd listen to it again.

Another band that I had never heard of. Early on in listening to this, I wasn’t too crazy about it, but found that I Iiked it more as it went along. I have a hunch that if I listen to it multiple times, it may grow on me. As it is, I will give it a three.

Solid singer songwriter Americana. Enjoyable though not massively memorable.

It's a solid album, combining alternative rock dynamics with an Americana twinge. I don't see it as the best album of 1993 though, sorry Michael Stipe. It feels too low-key and subdued to me, even when it rocks out. Nothing really sticks in my head after listening, although it is a pleasant listen. This might be a grower, and I might listen to Grant Lee Buffalo's other albums, but at the moment Fuzzy doesn't particularly stand out to me.

this one is hard to pin down. is it country? is it rock? it’s definitely not upbeat enough to refer to it as rockabilly. wikipedia refers to this album as being “gothic country”, which works, i guess. it’s certainly different and i did enjoy it.

Decent album. I think the most interesting song was Stars N'Stripes.

A dour and mysterious album that infuses 90s alt-rock with some country sound. Sometimes a little too serious and mopey, but sometimes quite good. Best song: You Just Have to Be Crazy

70’s ballady vibe

I enjoyed like REM type music.

Bra rock! Trevliga melodier, välskrivna texter.

3.0

Alright, but more derivative than innovative

Kinda boring in a few parts but overall an interesting album. Would be a 4 but the boring parts drag it down further than the high points raise it up

This is pretty good! I like his voice. The songs are well put together and deliver for the most part. 3.5 rounded down.

Interesting, not really what I expected

Rock, Americana, 1993 -> 3

Liked this one but thought I'd like it more so giving it a 3.

Completely makes sense that the wiki entry is 3 sentences. How is this a significant release? 2.5

I liked some of the lyrics, just not my cup of tea.

sort of fine but very forgettable

Fuzzy is an acoustic album that is an easy listen. I thought the lyrics were strong, especially for a debut album. Some songs were more forgettable than others. Some songs I was reminded of David Bowie. Bowie of course has more than his fair share of imitators, but Grant Lee Buffalo incorporated some Bowie glam rock aspects while making Fuzzy sound more modern. That modernity is what must have inspired bands like Oasis and R.E.M., because I can definitely hear some Oasis-like music.

I find it interesting that this is categorized as "alternative country" or even "gothic country". It really didn't strike me as that at all and instead sounded much like alternative rock of the 90s that came about in the aftermath of grunge. REM and Oasis both praised this album, for instance, and this album sounds like it would have been an inspiration for both of these albums. Another entry that probably didn't need to be here, but I enjoyed the listen, anyway.

I might like it more after a few more listens

good! almost sounds like dream pop or shoegaze in some areas

Bueno pero no memorable

A nice alt folk rock 90s release that I haven’t heard before. It’s got some Americana vibes with classic 90s acoustic blues rock. Great vocals and a sort of hard to nail down sound in terms of time period as vibes well with the Ryan Adams’s of the world.

Serviceable 90s Alt Rock. The Mid tempo songs with the acoustic guitar backed verses' followed by electric guitar backed choruses got a little stale by the end. I thought the singer's vocal were quite strong though. I think my opinion was negatively influenced by the cliche album cover. From now on I will be reviewing them as well. 3 stars.

Interesting and listenable as good energy background music.

So this is kind of the problem with 1001 albums to hear before you die. There’s a lot of them and I don’t always have something to write. There’s a lot of good ones and some bad ones that I’m like why are these on there and there’s a lot of middle ground ones. This for me falls under the middle ground level. It’s good but not great.

Wildly underwhelming, honestly. Not sure if there’s anything here I hates, but there certainly wasn’t anything that excited me. I don’t think it’s actually bad, personally, it isn’t for me. 3/5

Yeah, pretty good this. I had never heard of him, but you can hear that he's very much part of the fuzz/grunge scene from the early 90s. Interesting that old Tory Noel cited this as an influence as well, you definitely get the scuzz of early Oasis through this. Anyway not anything super special, but very nice.

I was actually not aware of this album until the 1001 Albums You Must Listen To Before You Die generator suggested it to me. It brought the thrill of discovering a hidden (to me) gem and the wonder it evokes. Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo carves a distinctive path of early 90s sound that is a distinctive alternative to grunge while also building on glam rock sounds. The opening licks of Jupiter and Teardrop evoke Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, and its cosmic referents evoke Bowie's sound and imagery while also paying homage to Jackie Wilson and Motown's legacy. Hints of glam rock are peppered throughout without being a derivative reproduction. Shades of Lou Reed are present here, especially in Dixie Drug Store. America Snoring is a piercing analysis and prophetic critique of American culture in the wake of the Rodney King verdict and its aftermath. Unfortuanely, the song is still relevant three decades beyond its release.

Kinda enjoyed it

I heard of this band long ago, but wrote them off based purely on the name. To me it screams country/Americana for which I am not the target audience. Recently I came across the title track "Fuzzy" as a Spotify suggestion and really enjoyed it. I do feel that is the highlight of the album but, overall, a pretty decent listen.

Pleasant but not outstanding.

An interesting collection, displaying a wide variety of styles and influences. ranging from Bowie, Warren Zevon and Jeff Buckley to Americana. Most tracks are listenable, but not many classics

There’s an oppressiveness to this album that put me off initially, it reminds me a little bit of Leonard Cohen’s darker stuff, but without the moral complexity and level of self hatred, or like a more critically acceptable Goo Goo Dolls (complete with an equally silly name,) or like if Peter Buck or R.E.M. couldn’t pick. I didn’t dislike Fuzzy at all, especially the second time I listened to it, but it also reminded me of artists I liked better and would honestly rather be listening to. And the oppressive nature of it did grind down on me a bit. I wasn’t planning on drinking tonight, but I am now. I need some sort of release

A fair album, but not that different from dozens of other Americana-Rock flavoured albums. Pleasant, but...

It was alright

Very medium

A little whiny but still pretty good

Really interesting to hear lot of 90s alt rock sounds from a band you've never heard of before (good name, though). The wiki confirms that they were an influence on more popular acts.

Ik moest even wennen aan de stem. Maar dat lukte me wel. Zo goed zelfs dat ik amper meer luister. Onbewust wel. Want na 20 minuten kijk ik al hoe lang we nog moeten. Dit album biedt een eigen geluid. Dus deze 3 is wellicht niet vergeetbaar. Maar meer sterren kan ik er niet aan geven.

De naam zegt me helemaal niks, terwijl je dat wel zou verwachten aangezien het uit de 90s komt. Als de muziek begint, klinkt het ergens wel bekend. Maar toch doet het geen belletje rinkelen, het geluid is soort van herkenbaar, maar ook wat blikkerig. Dan komt nr3 en dat ken ik gelukkig. Kan ik het toch een beetje plaatsen. Het is een soort alternative rock uit de 90s. Ik snap wel dat dit niet helemaal bij het grote publiek is doorgebroken, net niet catchy genoeg. De stem ligt me net niet lekker, iets te zeurend, ook al heeft het ook een randje schuurpapier. De stem staat ook iets te hard tov de rest van de muziek, het valt er niet in weg, het is niet in harmonie, maar het drukt de muziek juist weg. Wellicht dat het bij anderen beter in de smaak valt, of dat het op een andere dag bij mij beter zou vallen, maar vandaag deed het me weinig. Magere 3.

Had never heard of Grant Lee Buffalo before and ended up quite enjoying this. Unique vocal style and a few really solid songs that made me want to listen on. Shades of Neil Young but also can hear similarities with contemporaries like R.E.M and Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the vocal delivery also reminded me of Lana Del Ray strangely enough. Maybe it's the tone/intonation, who knows?! Highlights are The Hook, America Snoring and You Just Have To Be Crazy.

Kind of a mid-point between Lana Del Rey and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Two artists I already consider quite mid.

Not bad, likely won’t listen again

I had America Snoring on an NME compilation CD from the early nineties, so have a soft spot for this. But aside from this its a little like the Waterboys without the folk instrumentation, a little like the Violent Femmes and a little like...well a thousand other alt-indie-Americana bands of the time. Not really doing enough distinctive to justify its place here, though its an easy enough listent.

The first track and the front cover artwork gave really strong Smiths vibes so I was positively inclined. While I enjoyed it, it didn’t fulfill the Strangeways promises of the cover art. I think the bookends of the album are my favourite bits. Jangly indie alt-country. It’s pretty good and worth being saved from oblivion which is where it likely sits for most.

Pleasant enough sound.

Fairly forgettable but pretty enjoyable.

Almost there, but not quite. Good vocals, writing, and composition. Not great.

Title track is good, but ultimately it’s pretty generic.

Pretty good. I dug the vibes on this one.

This album isn't bad. It isn't your traditional 90's alt rock. It's like alt rock mixed with Americana or roots rock? It's interesting. Apparently these guys were popular with critics and their musical peers, but never broke through to the mainstream. Michael Stipe of REM stated that this album in particular was the best album of 1993. Favourite songs: The Hook, Soft Wolf Tread, Dixie Drug Store, Fuzzy, The Shining Hour, Jupiter and Teardrop Least favourite songs: Stars N' Stripes 3/5

I find this particular era/style of music to be inoffensive, but rarely ever exciting. Something about the production is distinctively 90s -- its like the vocals are left "raw" but the instrumentals are very clean. Feels like background music for a cool cafe from that time. I actually really like Fuzzy a lot. It feels wonderfully off balance throughout with well-applied affected falsetto. Something in it makes me think of modern indie acts such as Alex G. There are other glimmers of brightness on this album. The Hook is a solid acoustic stomp. Stars n' Stripes is a trudging melancholy number that pulls the falsetto back out effectively along with tasteful slide guitar and bells. Dixie Drug Store is a (relatively) upbeat plonk built around a lulling, deep-throated bass line and following acoustic guitar that is rewarding. America Snoring and Grace both feature compressed production that restrain otherwise climactic electric guitar work. But my resounding impression is that this is largely forgettable 90s indie rock. I doubt I'll be back, but I did enjoy the ride. Very high 3 (like a 7.8).

This album was a perfectly fine album. Good-to-great guitar work. Little bit down tempo, almost country-esque. Otherwise it never really hooked my attention. mid-low 3

Not an album I was aware of. Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. A bit forgettable

This is a really good album, but I can understand why it wasn’t embraced by the record-buying public three decades ago. It’s solid but rarely reached greatness for me. https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-fuzzy-by-grant-lee-buffalo?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Heard of them, but had never listened. Pretty good - favourite track probably the first one The Shining Hour.

They owe a bit to Bowie, no?

solid album. would listen to again. 7/10

Enjoyed it

Pretty good

He has a nice rasp to his voice but the music is a little generic. Songs go on too long with nothing changing them up so they become repetitive. 5/10

It was decent, but I feel like I have listened to different versions of the same album a dozen times before

It’s OK

Some shades of Kurt Vile, Mazzy Star, Cowboy Junkies, etc. (or vice versa....I'm not sure). This is a pleasant enough album: even if his vocal style and the acoustic strumming gets a bit monotonous after a bit. The songs are longer than they need to be, but that's nitpicking. I really enjoyed this music, albeit only 2 tracks at a time. "The Shining Hour" and "Jupiter and the Teardrop" were the two standouts, and ironically, the first two tracks on the album. The other nine were just variation on the same theme. This may be the most negative 3-star review I've ever written.

Some good songs

This is the early 90s, all right. It would make nice driving music.

better than most of the shitty albums on this site, but objectively just ok

Favorite Track: Dixie Drug Store

This is pretty solid jangle rock. I don’t thing I’ll be revisiting it.

I don't often hear the term Alternative-Country, though this lightly grassroots punky album definitely fits the bill. It sounds exactly like you'd expect the slightly more country, melancholic, early 90's ALT fest would.

This was good but doesn’t really stand out amongst other great music.

It was ok.

Really good for what it is - I'd probably listen to this again. Nothing spectacular though.

2.8.

Ihan toimiva kokonaisuus. Ei mitään tajunnanräjäyttävää läheskään, mutta kelpoa

I dig the vibes and instrumentals, not too hot on the writing, I could take it or leave it. Overall very fine.

Seems more influenced by British rock and pop than their other albums. Highlights: "Jupiter and Teardrops" (David Bowie vibes in the singer's phrasing and the wall of guitars backing him up), "Wish You Well" (dramatic vibe with chiming guitars and strident vocals), "You Just Have to Be Crazy" (simple guitar and vocals song) Notable: "Dixie Drug Store" (trying something different with a piano-based song. Maybe a Tom Waits thing based on the lyrics. Well, they tried...)

A little bit boring

blandly pleasant

Good listening experience, but it didn't stand out enough to me to make me wanna return to it as a whole. Favorites: "Fuzzy", "Stars n' Stripes", "America Snoring"

Really dug the Dixie Drug store. Rest was pretty ok too

I thought this started out really strong. I was into it. Jeff Buckley vibes and weirdly at times Radiohead. But then it petered out for me. Lost interest. Came generic and a bit boring

It was good and I loved the voice and genre etc but I don't know why but I got a bit bored. I wonder if the mixing makes it sound less punchy and involved that it should do. A weird one.

Idk, 90s fringe. Seems like you woulda had to be there. I don't hate it. A generous 2.5

This album is fine, but it reminds me of a guy that's singing at a bar on a Saturday night as background music. 6/10.

This album encapsulates the music of 1993. A safer mellower take on on grunge and the 1980s underground sound. Not to say it is a bad album and it has some absolute gems, namely Fuzzy which is perfect in its drawling melancholy.

Pretty good listen 3.5/5

Great little tunes, nothing special, but nothing bad

This is probably a 2, but I actually really like the song Jupiter and Teardrop. I have to give a bias whenever the albums have an awesome standout song that I’ll definitely listen to again. Glad to have listened to it!