Fuzzy

Täähän oli positiivinen yllätys. Jostain syystä esittäjän nimen perusteella ajattelin että tää on jotain paskaa nykykantria, mutta tässähän oli ihan kivaa alternative/grunge-henkeä. Tosin tämä ehkä vähän myös hukkuu siihen valtavaan massaan, mitä ysärin alussa tehtiin just tämänkaltaista kamaa, mutta ehkä napsun paremmin. Ei näissä biiseissä oikein mitään koukkuja ole, ja ainakaan yhden kuuntelukerran perusteella ei oikein mitään jäänyt mieleen. Ihan kivaa kuunneltavaa silti, eikä harmita yhtään että tähänkin tuli tutustuttua. Se on jo aika paljon parempi kun moni muu haasteen levyistä.

a little bit more exciting than just regular country music but apart from a few songs, this was not impressive at all

Bit ordinary . Bottom end of 3 .

There’s one or two in here that’ll make it into the rotation

Mellow but mild. Was worried it was going to be country, but its not. But its also not really rock. Or folk. Or glam. Just generally a guy singing ok with an ok guitar and background rhythm.

Early 90s cool/acoustic guitar, light electrics. Fun and folky but angsty too. Soul asylum / 4 non-blondes, etc. He did the U2/Bono "haaaaa, haaaaaaaa" noise.

A low 3

well worth a listen. has a bit of a mainstream rock riding the alternative wave feel, less of itself than the really good stuff of the 90s is. it makes a lot of sense that the guy from REM would love it and that the guy was the 'town troubador' in Gilmore Girls.

somehow REM, bowie, radiohead, with a bit of country?

Decent album.

I see the vision here.. weak start but decent overall.

First couple of songs didn't grip me at all, but with the title track and after, I started to get the appeal. I like the Wikipedia classification of it as "gothic country." I think it ties in indie folk and grunge rock styles a bit as well, but it's all very musical and an enjoyable listen.

Never heard of this artist. I enjoyed the listen. I would put it on again. 3/5

An interesting album where I can simultaneously hear what bands influenced its sound and all the bands that were potentially influenced by it. Ultimately an album I will more than likely not be returning to after today but I didn't hate that I had to listen to it. 3/5

At times this almost exceeds its limitations but ultimately it falls short of being great. Perfectly serviceable, not annoying, just not extraordinary.

I heard never heard of Grant Lee Buffalo. Found the album to be good not great but did enjoy listening to it.

I enjoyed some of the songs, wouldn’t mind another, more focused listen

Fuzzy sounds like a long countryside drive during cloudy weather with excellent coffee nearby. Grant Lee Buffalo deliver mellow guitars, emotional vocals, and songs perfect for quiet evenings. Some tracks fade together after awhile, but the album remains cozy, heartfelt, and pleasantly unhurried from beginning to end.

Fine nothing special

This was totally new to me but it really should’ve been in rotation a while. It’s good! And it’s clearly paved the way for a bunch of artists I’ve enjoyed over the years.

Me: Hey, isn't that the guy on Gilmore Girls? Wikipedia: Why yes. Yes it is!

Pretty good all things considered, despite my dislike of the genre

A rare example of an artist I have not encountered before. I enjoyed the mood, but nothing grabbed me. Could be a grower.

Yet another offering where there are some nice moments, the first track is great, but overall there is just nothing to make it memorable or stand out. The album somehow seemed longer than it actually is 2.5

Nice listen but also forgetttable 3/5

Fine but unmemorable

An interesting album that has some glam rock touches in my opinion as I noticed a Bowie influence. Not something I would listen to regularly but not bad.

A fairly run of the mill listen. Nothing that I disliked, but also nothing that overly impressed me. This would serve well as a soundtrack to a very average life.

Tämä ei oikein napannut. Soitto oli ihan jees, mutta biisit liian tasapaksuja, eikä laulajan soundiaan miellyttänyt.

Sure

Labai švelnus jo balsas, malonu klausytis. Dainos ok.

Fairly pleasant with a few standouts. Pleasantly surprised me.

I really liked the first song and I really thought I was in for a 4/5 star album but.. nevermind. It really faded into the background after a while. This is the kind of music I would imagine some guy would play on facetime on the guitar and you have to pretend you're enjoying it even though you would give anything for it to end, which is kind of a nightmare scenario for me...

Aggressively average music.

Positiv overraskelse, ved ikke helt hvad jeg forventede. Lidt rem agtigt

Indie-ish, doesn't hurt anyone.

De title track is een van mijn favoriete 90s hitjes dus ik was wel excited voor de rest want die had ik nog nooit geluisterd. Helaas doet het me bar weinig

Good, worth another look

I was surprised at how listenable it was. Never heard of the band before but a pretty decent recomendation.

I also like the song Moonage Daydream. Really good album. I dig the fuzzy guitars. Favorites were Jupiter And Teardrop, Fuzzy, The Hook, and Dixie Drug Store.

At gå fra NINs "The Downward Spiral" til dette dejligt dovne album er simpelthen som at vågne fra et mareridt. Til sammenligning er det rart bare at høre noget simpelt, optimistisk musik - kan slappe af igen.

Rigtigt fint første nummer - resten også møj hyggeligt at lytte sig igennem.

* 64 Det lyder jo ganske fint. Dejligt dynamisk. Dog heller ikke noget stand-out.

goooooooood energi fra starten high highs, slightly boring lows, og jeg synes ikke gejsten bliver holdt hele albummet igennem jeg var sikker på, det ville blive en 4'er fra starten, men vi ender den på en: 3.3

I enjoyed listening to this debut album from Grant Lee Buffalo! It didn’t blow my mind but it was pleasant to listen to. Overall, I enjoyed this alt country/rock album and I would listen to it again in the future!

Et type prosjekt som gjør dette 1001-konseptet verdt bryet. Trivelig alt-country. Litt frontlastet. Top 3: Fuzzy, The Shining Hour, Wish You Well

Somehow I've always dismissed Grant Lee Buffalo as simply "pretty good". But he's better than that. He's quite likeable, and this is a very enjoyable album. And yet, my initial impression of "pretty good" isn't that far off. As much as I enjoy listening to this album, it doesn't quite reach 4-star territory. The tunes are good, but they're not great. 3.5 stars, but rounding down because you have to be better than "just good" to get 4 stars from me.

melodiöser rock mit gitarrenlast. tolle entdeckung!

Decent if not remarkable album.

Better than I was anticipating and I would probably relisten, but I’d also struggle to remember how any of the tracks actually sounded. Is this one of the 1,001 albums of all time though? Probably not.

Not bad but will I listen to it again? I doubt it…

Couple good songs

totally pleasant music! honestly had no complaints, wasn't the most ambitious album but i dont think it was trying to do that much ultimately...

It's like Jeff Buckley and Bruce Springsteen via the Stourbridge greebo scene of the early 90's

kinda ate

Prefer The Waterboys.

It's one of the stronger albums from the cabal of 90s American guitar folk-rock. High-calibre influences clearly weave throughout: a touch of Neil Young; The Pixies sound in bouncing 'The Shining Hour'; when the double strum hits on 'Jupiter and Teardrop', anyone else minded to shout: "I'm an Alligator!". There certainly is a Bowie thread in some of it. And 'Dixie Drug Store' is - let's charitably call it - a 'homage' to Warren Zevon. Whilst it plays a bit to the dirge of grunge, it's mashed with some REM college rock to pave the way for later alt-country. The album is decidedly stripped down, and therefore has to be reliant on decent melodies throughout (of which there are several, especially the opening five tracks). It may at times feel a step away from teenage angst, but a step in the right direction, toward pathfinding alt-country credibility. Some nice melodies throughout, and tasteful arrangements complete the sound. I'm not underwhelmed nor am I overwhelmed. It's the classic definition of a whelming album.

I love the overall tone of this album. It's like a precursor to modern shoegaze mixed in with a bit of country. There are some great melodies on here but it gets a bit boring after the first few songs. I don't mind putting this on in the background while I work but there's just something about this that doesn't hit like other records do. And I'm a bit distraught by that since these guys seem so good! Favourite tracks: Jupiter and Teardrop, Dixie Drug Store, America Snoring 3.5/5

It was just good for me. I liked it, but not a lot of variety/ change in colour/dynamic throughout. Didn’t love it dont hate it, will have completely forgotten about it in a week.

It's okay. If I said "alt rock with a touch of country in the 90s" you'd probably be able to imagine what this entire album sounds like and whether it's for you. America Snoring is terrifyingly prescient though. Generally the political bent on this album is extremely strong and does elevate things somewhat. I actually came around to the vocals toward the end of the album, but they can be somewhat grating in places. The worst parts of this album are merely generic, wherein the the insturmentation feels like something you've heard many times before and don't elevate the singing. The best part of this album have a suprisingly unique vibe being a post-punk almost gothic take on country that I've heard before in the later works of Johnny cash, but never really explored as a genre in itself. Unfortunately I think the album has a dose more of the former, generic sounds than the latter.

Meh

There's been a lot of Americana thus far. This was good, but not stand out imo

Never heard of this guy, but I liked the album.

Not bad. Replay yes

3.0

A nice mix of folk, country, and alternative rock.

it's not bad, but a white man naming himself buffalo makes me lol

Good sounding if someone was singing it live at a bonfire or something, but not something I would actively seek out to listen to. Title track was good

Comfortably dull. The very standard of a neutral 3 by which all other albums will now be judged.

I would need another listen to really decide on this. First impression was that it seemed like there was some depth. The melody sure sucked though. I might give it another try. I also might not.

Good

6/10

It's a bit boring, but otherwise fine. Stand-outs - Fuzzy - The Hook

This was a pretty decent album, nothing too crazy but decent

Been meaning to listen to this for a while so nice to get it here. This started out as good but a little bit generic 90s alternative, like the embodiment of MTV unplugged. Not a bad thing but not my favourite. But then halfway through you get Soft Wolf Tread and Stars n' Stripes doing a sort of twisted fairytale thing, and then the bigger, noisier America Snoring and Grace, and I'm sold again. I'll say this just misses my first listen 4 cutoff

I don't know... This week was very weak with album recomendations.

I was not previously familiar with the artist or album. I was actually expecting country from the name and cover art. Wikipedia actually calls this country but I would consider it to be pretty offbeat indie/alt rock album with some country leaning, not too far from Wilco. I don't mind this too much, and there is some weirdness here and there. I may listen again, but probably wouldn't seek it out.

Ok 3

Cool ig

Cosy and pleasant listening. Liked it.

3,1/5

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Solid album, love Jupiter and tear drops. Never listened to 12 string guitar album but loved the 90s vibe.

3 Stars. Average album. I admittedly had it on in the background, but only once or twice did it peak my interest enough to move into active listening

I listened to a lot of 90s alternative music, but I don’t remember this one. I didn’t love it, but it still tapped into some comforting 90s nostalgia somehow.

#859. Where do you even find some this obscure shit? I listen to this exact type of music all the time and I have not once heard of this guy. Not that I think my musical taste is the be all end all of what is quality, but I feel like if I have never once in my life ever heard him mentioned, it makes me wonder where you find these "must listens" that were put on this list. 3/5: it was fine though.

Alright

6/10 – Decent

It’s not bad, I can see why Michael Stipe likes it

Nothing very special or memorable. Generic rock.

It’s fine but not my fav. I think it’s a touch boring

3,5 stars. I do really like certain songs on this album, and will definitely start listening to this band more, but I don't think this is the BEST album ever made, an enjoyable one though.

3.5⭐️/5 02.05.2026

Nice enough on in the background but not much jumping out at me. Very 90s. I can see why Michael Stipe likes them - a bit REM reminiscent.

Another one that I'm not really sure why it's on this list. It's ok I suppose

best song: jupiter and teardrop worst (2): america snoring, the hook feels like im in a mustang with my snarky girlfriend watching a movie in an outside theater on top of our car and the sun is halfway to slumbering and its the 80s Nothing crazy though, just acoustic strumming and lousy drums with mid vocals

i like it but not that much. It offers nothing different. Classic rock stuff. Except i love robotic voices in first song. Its like intro of Iron Man - Black Sabbath.

I liked it. Very Neil Young coded.

A mediocre ok album

3.23 Best 5⭐️ song = “Fuzzy”

Another album I forgot about while I was still listening to it.

3 out of 5 Not bad at all. Classic 90s sound; shocking that I have never ever heard of them. Pretty good jams.

At least we know where Ryan Adams got all his songs from. Some really good songs on here, but a few of em are a bit too 90s for my taste.

Zzzquil in musical form. I guess it's not that bad and maybe I'll listen to it again to see if I missed anything but "fuzzy" is far too good a description of this one:

I've already heard plenty of "guy with acoustic guitar singing in a voice so raspy you want to offer them a glass of water" music from the nineties, thanks. Also, what's with the Boomer selfie on the cover?

It was ok. Pretty unique for a mid 90s album, but not exactly in a groundbreaking or interesting way

It’s no big red letter day.

Sonaba bien

Not hating this at all. I’m digging the song soft wolf tread. Interesting stuff on here. I think this coming out at the time of grunge probably helped this miss mainstream success. Some cool stuff here. Warrants a 3.5 but rounding down unless I get blown away on the second half of the record. Yeah rounding down.

An artifact of its moment. You can hear its influence - or the influence of the same inspirations - throughout mid-90s alternative rock. It's not bad and what you can hear of some of the lyrics are provocative and challenging dominant narratives on some American historical subjects. Not spectacular though 3.4

= the Beatles

I think wikipedia really undersold this album, it said country on there so I had pretty low expectations going in. I was presently surprised though, this was a really cozy and fun album. I think it's maybe a little underheard, but I think its albums like these that make this whole project fun. Favorites: Fuzzy, Wish You Well, Dixie Drug Store

Yeah, good

Honestly, this album serves as a bit of a Rorschach test for your tolerance of 90s alt rock. It’s got a warm, “fuzzy” atmosphere that sits somewhere between grunge and Americana, think R.E.M. jamming with Jeff Buckley. Grant Lee Phillips has a voice that really carries the record, and tracks like "Jupiter And Teardrop" and "Dixie Drug Store" are genuine standouts that pull you in. However, I can totally see the complaints about it being a a bit boring. For every moment of atmospheric brilliance, there are stretches where it risks blending into the background as pleasant, but forgettable, noise. It teeters on the edge of being soporific. If you’re in a moody, autumnal headspace, it’s a hidden gem, but if you need high energy or sharp hooks to stay engaged, it might just put you to sleep. A solid, if slightly sleepy, 3 stars.

This sounds a bit generic, and I can hear echoes of mid-70s Dylan and a bit of Lou Reed in here. Nice enough stuff, but on an album I really needed to hear.

Love the vibe and feel of this one. It tickles the alt rock country part of my brain. Not sure why it was selected for this list, but it fits squarely in a genre that I really appreciate. Still, it faded into the background pretty quickly for an album on this list. 5/10

Never heard of the band before. I was expecting some dull acoustic album but it ended up being decently enjoyable. I liked Soft Wolf Tread most

lot of derivative David Bowie bits on first listen. I thought a couple were covers at first. The voice has a ton of Michael Hutchence from INXS through out

It was fine

Totally unaware of the album / Artist. Good listen. Probably will never listen again unless it pops up on its own somewhere on my path.

Was not as bad as I was expecting. Pretty accessible to me for "country", decently enjoyable to listen to and felt like a mix of many different influences which was kinda cool. It didn't really grab me though.

Not bad. I understand why Michael Stipe liked these guys so much. My fave? Nah -- but still a pretty decent outing.

Another dudes who should not be vocalists are the vocalist album. There are moments on here where he sounds phenomenal and there are times he tries to get up there and sounds like Bob Dylan was shot. Pretty indifferent overall, it’s not bad it’s not something I’d return to.

It’s fine but kind of forgettable

I only knew the somg Fuzzy from earlier. That song is really good - the rest of the album is also pretty decent.Almost a 4, but not quite.

It was okay. I liked some of the themes but it was a bit slow and hard to pay attention. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again

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.