Fuzzy

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

4/5. I saw that Michael Stipe said this was the best album of that year and that makes sense since this is an R.E.M. album that he never wrote. Granted, the lyrics are more in line with the Smiths but not annoying. The production is quality, I can understand every word he says and there is a lot of emotion here in his vocals without pushing past pretentiousness. It's a pretty great record. I don't know if it's perfect but I find it hard to find flaws here, it was just a solid 90's record without doing anything new but still enhancing the established sound further. Best Song: Jupiter and Teardrop, Dixie Drug Store, America Snoring

one of those filler albums i hope in the reissue that it got replaced with - like this isn't a bad album by any merit, but it's just a standard rock album.

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.

Disappointingly low amounts of buffalo

judging by the name i expected it to be country and i dislike country music. but it turned out to be melancholic music with inventive songwriting and unusual lyrics. wikipedia says this genre is called alt country / gothic country and it seems i finally found the country i like

Feels like Lana del Rey sounds a bit like them.

Definetly one of the more interesting alternative rock efforts of the widespread of those albums in the early nineties.Grant Lee Buffalo's debut is dreamy yet raw, heavy yet soft. The title track 'Fuzzy' is one to keep in the history books of rock for one of the greatest usages of distortion

Thought I remembered this one being really boring, but as it often turns out, Michael Stipe is right and I am wrong. Actually, it's pretty good alt-country!

I waited a day to review this, and I’ve got to say, I’ve already forgotten everything about Fuzzy. I’m fuzzy on Fuzzy. I sense a lingering vibe of maybe hanging out at a truck stop or something? Cajun food? The songs weren’t terrible. There was certainly a pleasant 90’sness to it all. But, aside from that, it left a fairly inconsequential impact on my life. Like less than a grain of salt in the soup that is my experience. A fuzzy grain of bland salt.

helt ok

At the one hand I like this kind of music. But at the other hand there is nothing remarkable on this specific album. favourite: the title track 2,5

Not bad

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

Definitely meh. Tracks to track: Fuzzy

Grant Lee Buffalo is the angstier version of coffee shop singer-songwriters. There's distortion on their guitars, they are clearly fans of Pixies and Americana, and sound very "sensitive tough guys in the 90's"-core. Enjoyable enough, especially given my soft spot for the decade, but I don't think I'll be coming back to this anytime soon. Very forgettable.

Forgettable

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

4/10

A couple of good ones but nothing stand out

2.5 rounded down

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.

remember it being quite good, but wouldn't really listen to again these days 2

Nothing stuck out to me, mediocre 90s rock.

This was an unexpected delight Knew nothing about it but it’s got some great songs on it Nothing revolutionary but nothing that’s not really well done

Would've loved for this to go anywhere or do anything, but it instead settles for loads of 90's acoustic rock pastiche. Karaoke-level singing allowed by the onset of Pearl Jam a few years earlier really rears it's ugly head on this album. "The Hook" almost had me hopeful for something of substance, but "Soft Wolf Tread" dragged things right back down. It's all a bit sad, I could see country and 90's alt rock going well together, but not this way. This album isnt gritty and visceral, it's poorly-performed and sometimes hard to get through. Surely most people that like Fuzzy were of an impressionable age in 1993. I'd love to get behind the messaging of "America Snoring" if I could get over how on the nose it is, or the shrill, harsh singing. The closing "You Just Have To Be Crazy" is a suggestion for the mental state you need to attain to thoroughly enjoy this one. Unfortunate 1/5 we go next

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

Love the title track

I had a good time with this one! The music is pretty typical 90’s Americana, and the lyrics were just fine. I enjoyed the more political songs, you could’ve told me they were written yesterday and I would’ve believed you. My favorite song might be the one where he fucks a ghost.

Woof

Listened September 2023. Eerie, melodic, chugging alt rock. I'm a sucker for this genre and specific time period so I love it, but I don't know if I would have included it in 1000 albums to hear before you die.

Enjoy this album every time. Then I forget it exists for like a year

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.

Pretty similar feelings to No Other. The use of brushes instead of sticks on some of the songs was interesting, lent itself to a fuzzy feel.

Pretty meh alt-rock. A lot of the 90s alt-rock I've gotten has had the same general sound and vibe.

I like it though it I wasn't focusing hard on it at first

Całkiem przyjmne. Nie za długie też. Takie 4/5

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

Dette blir veldig "nesten" for min del. Fint gitarspill og vibe, men litt for americana for min smak. Den første låta synes jeg balanserer americana og indie såpass godt at jeg nesten trodde jeg skulle bli overbevist. Etterhvert som albumet progresserer, blir det færre og færre hooks, ting blir mer og mer intetsigende, og selv om det alltid er greit og behagelig å høre på, gir det meg heller ikke lyst til å høre det igjen. Nei, gi meg heller Silver Jews.

Jeg har sikkert fått alle låtene fra Fuzzy servert av Discover Weekly en eller annen gang, men aldri giddet å høre hele albumet. Nå skjønner jeg hvorfor algoritmen maser. Dette 90-tallsverket, jevngammelt med meg selv, er visstnok også midt i blinken for meg. Og den ondeste strømmetjenesten hadde jo rett. Det smeller i gang med den Waterboys-aktige «The Shining Hour», og derfra er det bare å lene seg tilbake: Tittelsporet er gigantisk, «Jupiter and Teardrop» er basically lyden av 90-tallet jeg ønsker å huske, og «The Hook» er låta som får hele salen til å holde pusten og deg til å ville holde rundt noen. Fuzzy er melankolsk, men samtidig håpefull. Altså som å våkne dagen derpå, du har vondt i hodet men tror fortsatt livet kan ordne seg etter en burger og en bekreftende melding om at du ikke sklei så langt ut som du trodde.

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.

Not bad. Stays a little safe though.

After more years than I care to think about, I've got round to listening to this again. Its better than I remember. There is a tinge of folky roots rock to it but just enough edge to keep me interested.

Just mid tbh not good but not terrible. They all sound the same but the lyrics aren't good enough to hook you in2.4

Who knows where one finds their influences or the one thing that fits their whole vibe. With Grant Lee Buffalo, once one comes to the conclusions or revelations, it becomes easier to understand. Fuzzy was 1993's alternative country rock trip towards the zeitgeist, infused with poignant musings and a general grasp on subjects that piqued the fancies of the band. Upon first listen, it is no wonder why it became a favorite of the singer of one of the biggest bands of the era, for it is an enduring piece of work. Favorites: The Shining Hour, Jupiter and Teardrop, Fuzzy, Wish You Well, Dixie Drug Store, America Snoring.

No lo conozco de nada. Veamos. Pues no puedo decir que me haya molestado nada en concreto, pero no encuentro un solo momento interesante en todo el disco. Una vez escuchada la primera estrofa, ya tienes la canción entera. Es un disco absolutamente prescindible en una vida feliz.

Yawn. Who are these people.

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

A slow, lush blend of folk-rock and grunge, built on distorted yet melodic guitars, sweeping rhythms, and impassioned, textured vocals, yet often slipping into something boring and forgettable.

pretty cool

Overall it's fine, doesn't light my brain on fire like some other albums on the list, but it does its job. Solid vocals and storytelling, musically it doesn't wow me though. Feels pretty boilerplate at this point

This album is really growing on me the more I listen to it. The title song, Fuzzy, is really catchy - slow-paced but feels weirdly like it could fit into modern alt/ indie. The Shining Hour and Soft Wolf Tread are a couple more I keep returning to. The Hook was eh. A bit whiny and repetitive. (Even when the lyrics aren’t great the instruments do carry though)

By the time you read this, the album might have finally finished but its certain type of blandness will continue to haunt me for a much longer time. I'd heard the name of this band back in the day - I think it was one of those bands that the cool people had heard and if you hadn't, you weren't as cool as them - I am happy that I wasn't one of the cool people. In a different vein, I have a friend I told the 1001 albums project about. They said that they wouldn't be able to handle the indie rock sort of music that they would inevitably have to hear. This album is the sum of every single one of their fears - it ticks all the boxes and as a result it is flavorless. It is no surprise that this band remained only for the cool kids. Update: it still hasn't finished. Now a profound acoustic intro and some moaning and big rock chords. It's not the Doors, or Echo & the Bunnymen or World Party but sounds like what a crap AI would produce if you lazily prompted it to come up with a mash up of those great bands' most bland moments. This is the second album (out of 74) that I couldn't handle finishing.

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 my fav. At all.

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).

This was one of the first Americana artists that I recall getting some radio play on Triple J (Australian national public alternative-leaning public youth network, then at its influential peak in the early 90s). I know I heard one or more of these songs on regular rotation and I know we used to stock this CD in the alternative record store I worked at in the early 90s. Admittedly, it's well crafted and played and recorded. But I cannot remember a single track from this album. I just listened to it twice through in a row, and I _still_ can't remember a single song from it. It's like teflon for the ears. I read in wikipedia that Noel Gallagher credits the influence of the title track on 'Some Might Say' (translation: Noel blatantly ripped it off). But, much as Oasis piss me off , 'Some Might Say' is far more memorable and catchy song. II am loathe to admit it, but I would rather listen to Oasis than this record.

good 👍

Going in, I saw the cover and read a few mentions of “alt-country,” and thought I was going to hate this. Turns out it’s far from country and much more 90s singer-songwriter rock. I actually enjoyed the whole album, no bad songs here. It’s got that gritty 90s tone, while still feeling unique. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about it overall, but I’ll definitely give it a few more spins.

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.

Many of the reviews for this album are way too harsh. This album is actually pretty good. The songwriting is very good, the “stars and stripes and swastikas” line really surprised me, it reminded me that many of the problems people have today have been around for decades. The album does sound pretty 90s in a few places, but sounding of its time isn’t always a bad thing. 4/5

Sounded a lot like something/someone else.

2,5

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.

Loved the hell out of this album when it came out. It's not something I have ventured back to often. It was some present for a few turbulent years of my 20s...so to sur down and listen to this album. What a treat. It crackles. It captures a moment. It inspired me to revisit the whole catalog. A lost still sounds great. Of the era but bringing some unique talents to the game. Amplified folk tunes broadcasting live from LA. The more things change...

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

Great

Yeah, 1001 is loads, but there are also fucking LOADS of albums and I just don't think this is one that feels necessary to listen to. Just very okay. 2.5*

нудятина

Sort of alright but nothing memorable.

Grant Lee Buffalo’s Fuzzy is often hailed as a cult favorite, but for me, it falls flat. While the band’s blend of folk-rock and alternative textures has atmosphere, the pacing drags, and too many songs blur together without leaving a strong impression. Grant Lee Phillips’ voice is rich, but the songwriting doesn’t consistently deliver hooks or momentum. Overall, Fuzzy feels more like background mood music than a compelling listen.

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

Eich no recht geil, het es paar frächi druff. Isch aber eher es Album wie Hits. Es paar sind denn doch chli fest Country. Glaub würi widee lose. 4/5

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.

I liked this, great lyrics that still resonate today.

This is my first time hearing this group and really like them.

Cool

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

Once you get into the mid-80's and beyond, it clearly becomes hit and miss as to whether I am familiar with a band, so it would seem. I understand this was the bands first album, not bad actually.

Rating: 8.5/10 A country/folk albums with incredibly strong vocal melodies and delivery, and catchy instrumentation that propels the music forward. A pleasant surprise.

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.

i fwww this. love the blend of acoustic and rock elements. like his voice. obsessedddd with the title track.

Fantastic

standard 90s rock

I prefer his work as the Stars Hollow troubadour. I particularly disliked Dixie Drug Store. It's like they were given a prompt to write a song featuring New Orleans, shouted out everything that came to mind, Family Feud style, and then used all of it whether it worked or not. I lost it at " secret place in the bayou of her blankets" and never regained it. Ooh, jambalaya indeed.

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.

Mrh

Just not for me

Good singer/songwriter

Was hab ich dieses Album geliebt! "Jupiter and teardrop" rührt immer noch zu Tränen. Auf Strecke konnten sie die Karriereerwartungen nicht ganz einlösen. Zum Glück durfte ich sie sehr früh mal live sehen - grandios. Grant Lee Phillips stürzte mehr oder weniger ins Schlagzeug, Einsatz bis zur Erschöpfung. 5/5

This was a beautiful album.

Not bad?

Fine album, didn't leave a huge impression.

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!

As Jeff said, ok but not memorable.

I got a push notification that Trump was deploying the national guard in DC because crime is “out of control,” even though it isn’t. About a minute later, as I was finishing reading about the deployment, America Snoring began playing. Eerie. This was maybe a 3.5. I liked the title track a lot.

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

Groupe inconnu. Rock mou sans aucune originalité dans un album très long. Pas désagréable mais plutôt ennuyeux. =>2/5

I can't believe there's a glb album on here. If this one's on the list, are they all on here? It's great but it's my least favorite, haha.

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+

I enjoyed the whole thing. Not sure it has a unique enough identity to warrant five stars but I still liked all of the songs. Rating: 4.4

Excellent.

Some good songs. Good overall sound.

An entire album's worth of Wonderwall. Absolute horseshit.

dang, this is pretty good

Who hurt you sad boy?

Je me suis rendu compte que je ne connaissais pas vraiment Grant Lee Buffalo. Estifi j'ai aimé ça. J'ai même écouté l'album suivant, Mighty Joe Moon. Des similitudes avec Wilco.

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.

Magnifique. Quelle belle découverte pour moi aujourd’hui. Un beau melange d’alternatif 90s et de folk. Me fait penser beaucoup à Red House Painters et Mark Kozelek. Jupiter and Teardrop et Fuzzy, 2 chansons incroyables. Ça va rentrer dans ma rotation occasionnelle!

# Album Name: Fuzzy # Artist: Grant Lee Buffalo # Rating: 2/5 # Comments: Below average americana. Poor album imo. Most of it went by in a whimper. # Top Tunes: Dixie drug store # Would I listen to it again? No

Liked it when it came out

A welcome surprise

I dig this, it's a unique sound which is a treat on this list, and it maintains its consistent quality throughout the duration of the album.

I don’t get the hype. Not much there.

That was fantastic. So good i had to start a playlist with my favorite album of the day albums so i dont forget it

Deny Lee Buffalo. One Del Amitri is more than enough.

muzzy

It was an alright listen.

Favorite Song: America Snoring

I've already forgotten it

Dull

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

The opening number, The Shining Hour, isn't very melody-focused. The singer seems to be picking a haphazard series of blues-scale notes and belting them out with more oomph than tunefulness. But hey, it's better than no melody at all. And starting with Jupiter and Teardrop, it gets a heck of a lot more listenable. Nice acoustic guitar tone, especially when the electric guitar jolts you awake with a dreamy, distorted solo. The guitar are a real highlight throughout the album, with their peak possibly being the title track. Lots of (post-)psychedelia-type tones in the choruses and solo. The acoustic strings also do a solid job in the music, giving it a heavily American tone that toes the line between country and late-80s rock. The sound gets very cumbersome about halfway through the album. Soft Wolf Tread and Stars n' Stripes have very lazily delivered vocals and fairly unconvincing instrumental parts – the vocals exposing just how limited this guy's range is. Some of the higher sung notes in these later songs are egregiously out-of-tune, and it's up to the other instruments to cover for that. Sometimes they do – Dixie Drug Store has a fun piano-based, honky-tonk atmosphere. You Just Have To Be Crazy is a slow yet powerful way to close off the record. But for about half the time, the sound is either unkempt or uninteresting. So the album is about 50-50 on "the good vs the bad". That being said, an album like this (particularly when it's not that famous) should be judged harshly. How did it get onto this list, other than Michael Stipe really liking it? 2/5 Key tracks: Fuzzy, Wish You Well, The Hook

Somewhat unique while still definitely sounding of the time.

jatkumo vaan pidentyy.. mitä ovat nämä saatanan satunnaiset albumit jotka tullut vastaan.. kohta kuukausi mennyt kun viimeinen viiden tähden michelin albumi syöty.. joo ei ole kuraa ei ole kidutusruokaa. kelmiruokaa, konna-lurjusruokaa syöttää vankilassa ja nauraa mahaansa. vaikka en ole alimman tason maaorja niin ei se tarkoita että hyväksyn tämänkaltaisen keskuskeittiö ruoan.. vähän jotain rajaa nyt. tämä filuri kirjankirjoittaja viimeiset kolme vuotta kohta PÄÄTTÄNYT mitä kuuntelen.. dominoinut minua.. sinä kuuntelet tämän ja tämän tänään ja sen jälkeen voit itse valita... jos haluat voit kuunnella mitä kuuntelet... saatana.. fzuzu

I can’t say for sure that they turned me into a fan. But I definitely liked this album more at the end than I did at the beginning. The vocals ran the gamut from beautiful to emotionally overwrought to sincerely powerful, at times evoking thoughts of an “American Bono.” I’m quite tempted to give this album a second listen.

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.

Haunting, alt rock, lil bit country and a whole lotta fun

Very cool live album. Great vocals and very spacial sound. Can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this artist before. Would definitely put this album on in TG’s shed.

It's okay, but there's absolutely no reason for this album to be on this list.

Wow this album absolutely rocks! So catchy near every song. Very enjoyable experience. Don't have much else to say about it

Why is it so... blank? I was just waiting for the album to end to be honest. Neither I liked the singer's voice nor I liked the songs. The production is... Well, this is the thing: there is none, or at least it feels like it. Maybe it's not that bad, I'm just not in the mood. But I doubt it. I often dislike album or some parts of it. But there...? I have absolutely nothing to say about it. The songs seemed to never really start! Maybe this album just lacks of (good) ideas. Sure, it's not that bad, but there is nothing 'new'. Just blankness... Like, what is the style of this album? Rock? Country? It seems close to them but is never part of them. Maybe I'm too harsh. I just don't understand. I (probably) won't relisten...

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

Snooze. Another faceless 90’s alternative band offering a discordant mishmash of off putting, tuneless, hook free sound collages.

7/10

Pretty bored with this record. Listened through 2 times and couldn't remember a single track.

Не хватило фузза

I did a minute or so of each song and it's dull. Nothing sticks out. Like a duller Jeff Buckley.

I like it! Not quite sure how to describe it, its just really good. I think the songs are just really impressive, both narratively and instrumentally. The guitars and solos are really good. I feel like he kind of sounds like the singer from the pet shop boys in some places, but its obviously totally different. Some songs feel a bit nothing. Favourite songs: pretty much all Overall around 7/10

Good sound. Good lyrics.

The Hook, Teardrop and Jupiter, and Fuzzy are incredible

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...

Grant Lee Buffalo is a group I started hearing about within the past year, having listened to a few songs off their sophomore album, Mighty Joe Moon. They're an alternative country rock band that uses American iconography and personal narratives in their lyrics, courtesy of singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips. Their debut album, Fuzzy, gives a clear example of their sound from the get-go. This album gleams with the strum of the distorted guitars along with Paul Kimble's melodic basslines, Joey Peters's spare percussive punch, and Phillips's hauntingly chill vocal presence. The lyrics may appear abstract upon a cursory glance, but some truly visceral lines paint a darker picture of America as seen through Phillips's lens. "Wish You Well" addresses propaganda and how news coverage can be spun for a differing narrative than what transpired, "Jupiter and Teardrop" tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers on the run from the law, "America Snoring" goes into the lack of inaction to combat the slow transformation of the country into a hellscape, and "Stars N' Stripes" outright mentions the underlying antisemitism rooted that needs to be called out. Probably the most vivid of these tracks for me was "Grace", using icons like the Lone Ranger and Harry Houdini to chronicle a reckless lifestyle that ends prematurely. Fuzzy is the sort of album that feels timeless and poignant in its storytelling, bolstered by a gritty Americana sound that suits it well. Not a moment felt wasted on this record, which is remarkable for a debut. It's absolutely worth the listen.

Nothing special. Yet again, why would you include this on the list?

Alt-Country isn't really my thing, but I may like it more than regular country most of the time. Probably because of the indie influences? I don't think I ever hear about this album or artist outside the 1001 albums discussion, but I guess it's one of those curious underground inclusions. Key tracks: Fuzzy The Hook

Not familiar with this album although do I remember the single 'fuzzy'. Quite an enjoyable listen.

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

Never heard of this band. Would listen again

MORE alternative country? Really? I'm starting to notice a bit of repetition here. I mean, I'd rather have albums like this than mainstream country, but is Grant Lee Buffalo really more noteworthy than some other 90s country act like Garth Brooks? I don't think so. But are they better? I don't know, because I haven't really dived deep into either artist. What I do know is that Fuzzy is a solid album. I like a number of things here. Admittedly, this album isn't very interesting. There's not really anything I can think of that's done here that hasn't been done before by other artists on this list. But there's also nothing done here that I really dislike. The singing's alright. Is it just me, or does Grant Lee Phillips kind of sound like Bono at some points on this album? The instrumentation is pretty good. It's a little repetitive, but not very. The writing is good overall, but has some standout moments. I think the standout for me in terms of writing is "America Snoring" which has a message that hasn't aged a day in the 32 years since this song's release. From mentions of the national guard to policing of wombs, the theming here is scarily reminiscent of the ongoing heinous actions of the Trump administration. Shit's scary, y'all. The song's good though. This album's not a masterpiece or anything and I probably wouldn't include it on my 1001 albums list, but I enjoy it for what it is. While I question how Michael Stipe thought this was the best album of 1993 due to the existence of better albums like In Utero, I can definitely see the appeal of this one on its own. Low 4/5.

Not enough of anything

Pretty groovy. A lot more energy and muscle behind it then I expected. A good album.

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.

A stunning debut album. Not a duff track.

if you step on a cat it might sound better.

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.

Snooze. Standalone, I can see a song or two being good in a playlist with other, more exciting, music. As a whole 50-minute straight-through listen? America IS snoring.

Pleasant to listen to.

Dreary

Need to listen to more

Purposefully plodding(I mean that in the best way possible) and full sounding trio. Can't hardly help but start slowly nodding and tapping your foot while listening.

It was fine, but it’s another on one the growing list of albums where I can’t find the secret sauce that gets it on the list.

Meh

Nå er det mye seigt her

Really enjoyed this, beautiful voice

Only an American would find this remarkable.

A corker of an album this. Completely unheard of beforehand, but really enjoyed it. Had something of a Frank Black solo album about it. Was fascinating to read about the band’s history and got the sense they never quite made it to the heights of some of their contemporaries. This debut is a haunting collection of dusty Americana alt-rock and really landed with me - I’ll be giving the rest of their albums a listen after this.

like

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

2.5 - not bad but nothing too exciting

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

7/10 some enjoyable tracks, nothing too remarkable;

I’m like 30+ albums behind, but I keep revealing albums every day. This isn’t making me want to chip away at that number. Take Soul Asylum but make it even worse somehow! Honestly this sounds like if you took every 90s folk rock act and blended them together into one bland soft rock smoothie.

The best thing I can say about this is that it's competent. Not engaging or exciting. Also did not like the anti-American stuff.

I quite liked it to be honest - didn't know Grant Lee Buffalo before this but it was a fairly pleasant surprise. Perhaps not the most entertaining experience but still good quality mood 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

AAnother new-to-me album that really delivers. Well produced indie singer-songwriter fare with some great songs. The style of songwriting and production/arrangements really speak to me. The first 5 songs are uniformly excellent which makes for a somewhat front-loaded listening but there are still plenty of gems towards the end that left me wanting more. 4 stars

Un grupo estupendo, de culto, a caballo entre el grunge y la americana, con una calidad excepcional. ¿Al nivel de Jayhwaks o The Afghan Whigs? Eso es mucho decir, pero fueron grandes , mucho. Abrieron una puerta que tiraron abajo Wilco, Calexico, Giant Sand, Lambchop y otros muchos. Ya con The shining hour dejan claros los parámetros: voz personal, letras comprometidas, buenas guitarras y sobre todo buenas melodías. Referentes clásicos como Neil Young, que esos años apadrinaba el grunge, e incluso el Dylan eléctrico con The Band. En todo caso, un puente entre los 70 y los 90. Fuzzy presenta una guitarra y voces que realmente la hacen especial. Grace es una odisea eléctrica con una batería sensacional, como el resto del álbum. No incluye sus dos temas más populares: Mockingbirds del posterior Mighty Joe Moon, ni Trulu Truli del último Jubilee .

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

Ok

I listened to it a bunch so I must have liked it a bit

It was ok

Pleasant and unknown.

I barely like anything coming from Los Angeles, California.

good mellow kinda the same sound every song good background music

A ono, opet dosta dosadno, Fuzzy stvar u jednom dijelu mi je dobra. 1/5, 2/10

Despite what this list leads you to believe, there is 90s music outside of Britton. This album is refreshing stylistically, but not something I’ll be back to.

Didn't make me feel much.

Solid album with some good tracks. I liked the voice and the sound. Probably a little generous but will put this on the 4 side of a 3.5.

Like Håkan Hellström but better.

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

This is so much my kind of thing that I am surprised I don't know it. This record led me to the second, Mighty Joe Moon, which I might like even better.

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.

Una onda medio rock country. No es algo que vaya a estar escuchando mucho creo pero muy buenos temas, la verdad el album me sorprendió. Muy pegadizos y como potentes. Mis favoritos creo q son jupiter and teardrop, wish you well, stars n stripes y dixie drug store. Maybe 7

Somebody's bargain bin find that they justify as a hidden gem just because it's slightly better than most bargain bin finds.

Decent songs, nothing that stands out to me.

i think this is an attempt at y’allternative but it really just wasn’t hitting today tbh

Don’t know why this album is on this list nor what the band was thinking when they approved half-assed lyrics that start promising then reveal themselves to be the work of a smooth brain. I liked the sound of the music though

Mediocracy!

That R.E.M. guy needs better taste in music

Never heard it before but surprisingly very good album. Will most likely revisit some songs

Awful. Dull. Boring. Unengaging. Snoozefest. Blah.

I don’t really know if I like this or not. I wanted to skip track 2 constantly because I felt it was a bad version of Moonage Daydream. But other songs on here are quite okay. It’s like a psychedelic folk/country universe

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.

Kind of a cool combination of acoustic and electric guitar sounds for a bit of jangle and a dose of fuzz. Has more of a country folk feel to it than a lot of other 90s alt rock, without going full alt-country. Definitely has the gen x angsty melancholic overwrought emotional range nailed down, an album made for Ethan Hawke to make annoying faces over. Favorites: Grace, Fuzzy

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

It was just all a bit nondescript. Not terrible but not that interesting either

Bit fuzzy on this one

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).

When you're 900 albums in and on the homestretch of the 1001 list, you can become a bit indifferent, haven't we heard it all already? I vaguely recall hearing of Grant Lee Buffalo, but had no idea of their music. Took me a bit by surprise, I quite liked it. Good songwriting and performance, gets a bit too somber in places, but a decent Sunday morning listen.

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

Reminds me of The Waterboys

I've been stuck on this album forever trying to decide if I actually like it or if I think it's lame. I've finally decided I like it. It's not the most memorable album, but it's solid. 4/5 Highlights: Fuzzy The Hook America Snoring Grace

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.

Imagine if Father John Misty came out in 1993 instead of the 21st century. That is exactly what this sounds like. Its not bad, but it gets to a point where every song starts sounding the same.

I personally don’t like minorities

not a bad album, but not anything that blew me away. often times the vocalist here sounds like robert plant, which is a compliment. in terms of the time period it was released, i think there are more novel and more interesting albums.

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.

Grant-Lee Phillips has a great voice, the compositions and recording are perfectly complementary for the mystery and depth of the songs. Poetic, but unpretentious (maybe a little pretentious). Bears repeat listening for sure. Saw them live when this came out and it was memorable, really high-energy, dynamic. Excellent band, glad to see this album on the list. Well deserved.

not for me

Back in my wheelhouse. I really like this album but its inclusion in the book is mystifying. The album plods along nicely, and it’s fairly standard 90s alternative fare. It’s got a grunge feel, and GLP, lyrics and vocals suit that grunge vibe. If you crossed Neil Young with early Radiohead, this is what you would get. I can see why people find this album bland and/or stodgy because there is nothing that truly excites, or is innovative, which is why I don’t think it should be in the book, but it’s consistent and warm and I will listen to it many more times.

Wow, it's like a male lana del ray in an amazing way! Such a great album!

Boring music. Boring vocals. Definitely had some promise at spots, but it felt like it constantly let me down.

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.

Fuzzy is one of those rare debut albums that feels fully formed—ambitious, heartfelt, and sonically rich without ever overreaching. Grant Lee Phillips' voice is a revelation, warm and aching, perfectly suited to the sweeping, cinematic Americana that defines the album. From the haunting title track to the soaring Mockingbirds and the thunderous Dixie Drug Store, every song feels like a dusty epic, grounded in melody but charged with emotion. The arrangements are lush yet gritty, blending folk, rock, and a hint of grunge into something that sounds both timeless and entirely its own. There's a dreamlike quality to it all, but the lyrics cut deep—poetic and vivid without ever turning opaque. Fuzzy isn’t just a strong debut, it’s a near-masterpiece that too often flies under the radar. Stirring, mysterious, and packed with heart, it’s the kind of album that stays with you long after it ends

At least someone is trying to make music ***

meh

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

i really loved this. the lyrics are poignant and the songs were really gorgeous too. i can definitely see myself returning to this album fav tracks: Fuzzy; Wish You Well; Soft Wolf Tread; Stars n' Stripes; Dixie Drug Store; America Snoring

What to make of the singer-songwriter in the 1990s and beyond? Even if it was a solo project, the 90s and 00s largely maintained the fiction that a band was the equal sum of its parts, every group an REM or Pearl Jam. GLB has everything in place for this to work except the songs. Wonderfully expressive and distinct singing by G-LP, at times reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, but the result is something fixed in its era and as I’d half-expected them to show up at the Bronze or Stars Hollow, sure enough, G-LP was one of the Gilmore Girls troubadours. It’s fine but returns us to the ongoing question of who put this on the list and why. Grunge music really did not win over UK audiences, so much so resistance to it was part of the NME/MM push for a uniquely British 90s rock answer to the glum and angsty Americans, yielding a half decade’s worth of chart-topping britpop. But GLB broke through with some English audiences, becoming a favourite of an aforementioned britpopper, influencing the Oasis single Some Might Say.

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.

This one was rough. I was open to it at first, but it just got worse and worse until it hit me with Dixie Drug Store, maybe one of the worst songs I've ever heard. I will say that it makes total sense that Michael Stipe loved this album in 1994.

Better than some Otha shit

dull as dishwater

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.

Not sure how I missed this one completely - its very good! Short lived band I learned...too bad.

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.

Pretty chill. Bob Dylan, old country, old rock vibes. Nothing to dislike really

Replacement level rock album

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.

Never heard of them, but this album was really good!

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.

A surprising alternative act!

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

20/04/2025 I enjoyed the album, it wasn't the best thing I have heard, but it was still good.

It’s fine, often verging on good. But did I need to hear this before I died? No, I don’t think I did. A two.

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.

The Good: Fuzzy wuzzy wuzz a bear… The Bad: Fuzzy wuzzy did not care… The Ugly: Thinking about fuzzy being a buffalo… tatazzy… What? The entire portion above is just total weirdness. Yet this album is anything but weirdness… it is greatness! Here I thought I was a connoisseur of all ‘90s independent music, but color me surprised to having discovered something new! And what a bummer… I can just see them back then, in the early ‘90s, just playing a gig here, and getting a great reaction from the crowd, and people thinking “this band is going to go somewhere!”… to fall into oblivion. Now, don’t get me wrong, though really enjoyable, it is a little on the repetitive side, and if you aren’t into their sound, then I can understand that one would skip the album… But I dig it! This is the perfect album for a cold winter night, with plenty of hootch and a nice fire crackling in the background… maybe some good company, old friends? This is going to be an album on my repeat list, second one of the week… so this week is proving to be an enjoyable one for sure for me!!! 5* because I dig it!