Vanishing Point

The most exciting part of listening to this album was enjoying a song and going to save it, and then realizing the album had ended and it was playing Primal Scream radio. Didn't enjoy this one much

As if this project hasn't given me enough garbage from the UK in this lifetime, here's some nameless 90s shit that sounds like a mix of britpop and PS1 snowboarding game soundtrack. And it goes for ages. Pointless and useless. Fuck off. 1/5.

If someone told me they hated this album i would completely get it, but i absolutely loved it!

I hate this fucking album so much.

I had heard of Primal Scream but wasn't sure whether I knew any of their music. My expectation, just based on the name of the band, was loud, hard, driving rock and roll. Boy, was I wrong. This was a really pleasant surprise. Super interesting, adventurous and well done. Will definitely listen again. 4 stars.

Pretty sleepy album but I didn't hate it. Pretty forgettable. Not sure what qualifies this album to be a must hear. Probably some insane back story that isn't immediately recognizable at face value just from listening to it - which in my opinion should remove a record from qualifying but who am I to say? Ain't my list.

Screamadelica, Vanishing Point, Echo Dek, XTRMNTR, Evil Heat are all great albums and just show how good of a band Primal Scream became at a certain moment. Re Vanishing Point: it is a bit like Darklands from the Jesus and Mary Chain - a really strong album but you automatically compare against Psychocandy. Likewise you compare Vanishing Point to Screamadelica, which is just hard to beat. So I will just give 4 stars but could (should?) have given 5.. .. ..oh no hold on: 5 after all :-)

I don't know anything about this band but I know I a synch album when I hear one. Every track a vibe, never an anthem? No bangers just moods? This album was made to be background music. Well, it manages to be exactly that, unfortunately.

I was bracing for a heavy metal or hard rock assault, but instead this was psychedelic and trippy. The songs are an eclectic brew that really drew me in. Surprises everywhere including some great horns, clarinet, harmonica with that trippy synth throughout. Definitely need to keep Primal Scream on my radar because I loved this.

I am not nearly high enough to enjoy all of the sounds in this album. Too many distracting noises that my ND brain cannot process. Reverb and more reverb. Star belongs on a different album, where the hell did that even come from? Might enjoy if under the influence of shrooms or peyote or acid or might not. Yeah, prolly not. Got lost in Stuka and Trainspotting while someone else was driving, sorta frightening. Note to self: do not listen to this album while driving. I just couldn’t with Long Life. Unlikely to listen again, unless I find myself tripping balls.

I'm a Primal Scream fan so this is loaded with bias. It's not their finest album but it is another excellent trippy journey. Stand out tracks - Burning Wheel - Star - Get Duffy - Kowalski - Trainspotting

super good, can’t tell what my favorite song was, some time between Star, Trainspotting, or Long Life yeah just all around 10/10

I only knew Screamadelica which is amazing. Glad I got to discover this one as well. It sounds very different, but I feel like that is what makes it so great for me.

Dubbed out skeletons of songs, mixed upside down and sideways. I love it, but this is deeply weird for a band of this profile. Taking the remixed template of screamadelica, but with a more industrial and dubbed out version. Noisy, spacey, groovy. I love it. Some 'real' songs (eg 'Medication', 'motorhead' cover), with some instrumentals (eg 'trainspotting')

Wikipedia says the band's frontman described this album as an "anarcho-syndicalist speedfreak road-movie record" and I think that's about as good a description as any I could come up with. I highly recommend this album to anybody who likes electronica, house, trip-hop, or similar

Not good. Lead just kinda talks during the songs, not in a spoken word or rap way, but just lazy not singing. Would be better fully instrumental, as some songs almost were.

Damn I had a really nice review written out here song for song and then my browser updated :( Anyways this album uses some crazy different instruments to enhance the psychedelia of this album. Between the melodica, the sitar, the sax, and trumpet it sounds genre-bending but not at the same time. Long life sounds like solo Thom Yorke. Absolutely adore. The instrumentals alone give this a 5/5 for me. It is the best kind of strange. Definitely an album to listen to in one sitting. My fav type of album. Kept trying to find a reason to not give this a 5 but this album makes me feel like I'm on drugs. Now I want to take all the drugs and listen to it.

Genial Album!

As good as I remembered, most excellent!

- strong variety of emotion and energy. from energetic Kowalski to mellow Star to introverted Burning Wheel. - strong production value - Personally loved the album, so many likes.

Like this album. One of their best...

Part of the reason, I suspect, that Britpop didn't really take off in the US is because so many of those bands immediately disappeared up their own butts, making self-indulgent albums like this. When your first track is modeled after Their Satanic Majesties Request, you might be headed in the wrong direction. That said, there's nothing really to dislike about this album. If this were playing in a hip bistro, I would have no objection. Parts of it are quite atmospheric, even. OK, then... onward...

Dubbed out skeletons of songs, mixed upside down and sideways. I love it, but this is deeply weird for a band of this profile. Taking the remixed template of Screamadelica, but with a more industrial and dubbed out version. Noisy, spacey, groovy. I love it. Only a few 'real' songs (eg 'Medication', 'Motorhead' cover), with some instrumentals (eg 'Trainspotting') or songs that may as well be instrumentals. Not a lot here that you would sing around a campfire with an acoustic guitar, but primal Scream were never great songwriters. But they can build an awesome vibe. This really reminds me of the On-U industrial dub records that I used to listen to in the 80s (African Head Charge, Tackhead, Keith LeBlanc, etc). Interestingly, Primal Scream released a dub version of this album (Echo Dek) remixed by Adrian Sherwood from On-U.

Very cool, eclectic, always changing up the point of view. The instrumental tracks are especially interesting. It all feels a bit calculated at times, but no shade if the effect is this solid.

spacey electronic krautrock/dub tracks with neo-psychedelica vibes that is pretty chill and laid back for the most part. Somewhat ambient but still moves forward with a solid groove.

Vanishing Point I fucking loved this when it came out. I remember buying it in Woolworths (don’t look for it, it’s not there anymore) in Totton on my lunch break from my part time job, in that sweet sweet summer between A-Levels and Uni. I likely bought a slice of Pizza from Baker’s Oven on the way back to work too. It seems quite intertwined with Fat of the Land in my memory - just looked it up, Fat of the Land was released the week before this. What a time to be 17 years old. I haven’t listened to it in a while but it still holds up for the most part. Burning Wheel is great, starting with that swirling melange of sounds before a psychedelic groove emerges with the bass, guitar and organ, before it the turns into a shuffling dance/rock tune. Get Duffy definitely feels like a piece of 60s/70s soundtrack music in a good way, which makes sense with Vanishing Point the film being a key influence on the album. I bought the Kowalski single when it came out, and it still sounds great, Mani’s rumbling bass is superb at creating a sense of unease and paranoia, as does the fact that it is more a series of incantations and samples rather than a set of lyrics. At the time I loved Star, and although I still like the essence of the words, the lyrics do sound clunky now. Musically it’s still great though, particularly the melodica hook and the horns. I love the little guitar parts in If They Move Kill Em, again it feels quite soundtrack, with a load of sounds and textures jammed into it, but it works as it has a strong sense of momentum. There’s enough interesting stuff happening musically with Out of the Void to keep it going, and the groove/rhythm is good, but it feels a long, even if it’s only 4 minutes. Far too many 90s doorbell chimes in Stuka, but again I like the slippery, dubby spacey groove built around the bass. I don’t think Medication or Motörhead work that well. The former harks back to the Stonesey stuff on Give Out But Don’t Give Up but it feels very leaden footed, there isn’t that sense of looseness and groove that the song needs and that is preset on the rest of the album. Motörhead probably just isn’t that great a song outside of the Motörhead bubble, but works slightly better than Medication, fitting the druggy/comedown vibe a bit better. Trainspotting brings things back to the woozy soundtrack feel, this time with 90s telephone chimes, but it is way too long and the electric piano is a bit too 90s lounge pastiche, although the guitar right at the end is nice. It’s probably the weakest of the instrumental grooves. Long Life is great, despite the dodgy vocal. It definitely has a Kraftwerk vibe to the synths and I like the swirling, echoey feel. A suitably spacey end to the album. It’s definitely a very loose record, with all it’s instrumentals and the lack of concise and well defined songs, but I think that’s to it’s benefit, as it seems to be going for cinematically inspired feel, groove and sonic textures in varying styles, out of which songs and tunes emerge, rather than a coherent set of songs with one particular influence, like the previous album. It also definitely sags towards the end, from Medication to Trainspotting, before picking back up with Long Life. It may not be a perfect album, but I do like it a lot, I admire the idea behind it and the overall woozy, loose, trippy sound. Way better than a 3, but not a 5, cogito ergo sum its a 4. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is definitely the best “anarcho-syndicalist speedfreak road-movie” record I’ve ever heard.

A curiously enjoyable sound, definitely worth saving

There is some good music here, but. it is surrounded by too much electronic trash to make me want to hear more. 2 stars or D+.

Very boring

While I'm not a huge fan of the electronic music, some of their hybrid electronic-rock works. The grooves are pretty decent and I can appreciate what they are going for here. Some if it is also pretty bad. Kowalski is pretty fun. So is "If They Move, Kill 'Em". Star is terrible. The rest is somewhere in the middle. Mixed bag of a record that ends up being less than the sum of its parts.

I already reviewed Screamadelica this week, and it was enough. This is a weaker version of the same. Dreary indie rockers play derivative psychedelia. I'm sure it was an amazing soundtrack to doing drugs in fields in the 1990s, but it hasn't aged that well.

2.4

Very generic new wave synth. Barely strong enough for even background music. Not worth a listen.

Life's too short for this

All experimental filler noise, zero substance

Eh?

I did not get into this album. It had some beats but I would not describe them as good beats. I started skipping through the songs.

I know I listened to it....but can't remember anything about it today. This is "just another 90s style album" to me.

I don’t think Primal Scream ever got their due during the 90s Brit Pop wave. They certainly weren’t playing them with the same frequency as Oasis or Coldplay or even Pulp. But if you looked in the right places you could get your fix. This album really fits squarely in my teenage sweet spot. Loved it

Quality mix of sounds great highs and lows forgot how great this album is.

What an album! Having seen the film Vanishing Point helps to add an extra dimension to it.

Excelente. Dubzão bravo, nervoso mesmo. Esse estilo de música me transporta pra outro mundo. Esse álbum exala um aroma forte de cigarros, e isso é um elogio. Toda faixa aqui encaixa deliciosamente. Medidativo em certos aspectos, chega a ser assustador em outros. Colocar o CD no Hi-Fi, deitar no sofa e fechar os olhos. Aprecio isso. Alguns graves agressivos, tem hora que os instrumentos parecem que estão tentando falar. Tem erro não. Só conhecia Screamadelica. Gosto daquele disco, mas sinceramente, acho que gostei mais ainda desse. 5/5

A banger of a record and also gorgeous at many points. Paced well and keeps the energy high while being subtle throughout… Vanishing Point, Stuka, Medication are standouts - scratch that almost all the tracks here are memorable and I think this is a little forgotten gem.

Totally did not expect THAT! With a name like that, I expected ... screaming! What a pleasant surprise to actually have some great music instead! It was so good, I listened to it twice. I will be back!

Vanishing Point is a challenge for me to analyze. Listened to it three times, I liked it on the initial listen and it improved with each successive pass. The album is very busy with lots of different background effects on all the songs, and yet the rhythms are basic making for different and interesting music. You really need hi-def audio to get all of what’s going on in the songs. Kowalski and Medication are stand outs, but all are very good. This album is a must for the 1001 List. (4.7*s) I now want to see the movie (which I never heard of yesterday.) Maybe at The Frieda. Who’s in?

Love this album. Great rhythms and interesting beats.

On the first play, I knew this was going to be a favorite of mine, but wasn't sure if it was a keeper. Second time around, despite there being a couple of tracks I'm not that keen on, I was sold. So it's getting five stars and going in my Tidal library.

A cool, highway-headed album with some great effects. I was worried that the album would mostly be primal screaming, but upon analysis it is an alternate soundtrack to a little-known movie, which is also pretty neat. Favorite track: "Burning Wheel," a fantastic opener.

Love this album. I've said it before but, 1997 pivotal year

I was really surprised by this. It was a fun groove to have on this morning while I worked, not at all what I expected. I think I'll be returning to this album for sure, and maybe look into other albums by Primal Scream if they're like this.

I could listen to this again. Fantastic album

Great!

Good music.

I understand the influence this had on Gorillaz now

Primal Scream's weed record. This one sounds more Bristol than Glasgow, which fits the Scream much better their prior record's Black Crowes and rail whiskey energy

I love the grunge! They must be an inspiration for the Gorrillaz.

nice

This was probably the only era of this album that me and my dad could agree on. He loved the film "Vanishing Point" and it was great to see him engage with the album. And it's still just great, really unlike anything else at the time, and Primal Scream finding the confidence to do whatever the hell they wanted. Thanks, Bobby.

An alternative soundtrack to the movie. It feels like it fits better.

Love this album

Sounds good

Incredible. Always loved this album, love the way they are never afraid to experiment on their albums.

A great record in my opinion. It mixes the psychedelic sounds of spacemen 3 with electronic elements and creates a very unique vibe

Absolutely fell in love with this band

Need to relisten not sure how I missed this first time around

been on a bit of a downer on the scream recently as i've come to the realisation that Bobby Gillespie is a bit of a bell end. always kind of knew it but i read his book and he proper gives it the big i am about being right on and makes out like he's some enlightened being when really he's a ned who will take what he can and shaft people along the way, like his former band mates. revisiting this album though has calmed those feelings and replaced them with the question of how the fuck do a bunch of glaswegian bag heads come up with something like this? when you look at the screams back catalogue they've hopped genre almost every album and done it successfully. as much as i think he's a lucky chancer he must have something about him to have made the albums they've made.

The first 2 songs were awesome to listen to on the beach. Then it definitely picks up starting at the third song I can't tell what type of genre this is but is quite cool Star is awesome. That is an instant add to a playlist Stuka is trippy as hell. The end with headphones on is wild Medication is completely different than the rest it sounds like the Strokes right in the middle of the album Trainspotting has an awesome build up into some really nice groovy guitar then into some sort of weird harmonoca This album is out of control I love it

Bobby Gillespie is a genius. There is so much variety and experimentation here and it’s all superb. The drums are hypnotic under the accompanying instrumentation, with poetically pointed lyrics overtop.

Fascinating album, new to me. Number of music styles is amazing, is this Primal Screams' Sandinista? With the dub of Stuka as best song. Even better: the link at YouTube had additional B-sides, Jesus sounds like Velvet Underground and would have been great VU song. And the Stranglers cover of 96 tears was fun.

From my yoof

Precisava muito escutar de verdade

I don't remember many vocals. Nice background music with a early chill electronic sound.

Interesting album - a mix of Electronic Rock, Dub, Neo-Psychedelia, and Krautrock. The opening track, "Burning Wheel", reminded me of early Pink Floyd, while "Star" reminded me of Stomu Yamashta's Go, and "If They Move, Kill 'Em" reminded me of Can. Their version of "Moterhead" sounds like a cross between Hawkwind and the Rolling Stones. I liked the album.

This is so mid-90s it's unbelievable - a time when it was encouraged to put roots rock guitars over dub bass and dance drums. As it goes on, Primal Scream embrace the industrial darkness that would define their next few records, but Vanishing Point very much remains their "space rock" album. Favourite tracks: Kowalski, Motorhead (of course), Trainspotting

Intelligent electronica music and it just works. One of the better electronic albums in this list

Surprisingly fly I enjoyed it. There was enough variety to keep it interesting.

It's 1997, Britpop was sweeping the nation and old men Primal Scream are still in their twisted psychedelic phase making an alternative soundtrack to a movie no one really remembered. A dark road trip with a bleak ending... There goes the challenger being chased by the blue, blue meanies on wheels. The vicious traffic squad cars are after our lone driver. The last American hero, the electric centaur, the demi-God. The super driver of the golden west...

Vanishing Point is one of my favourite films, best car chase movie ever (apart from Blues Brothers, obviously). This is a credible alternative soundtrack, captures all that 70s paranoia and claustrophobia well.

oh yeeaah tjis gon be good Am i tripping or is star a subtle interpolation of every nigga is a star by boris gardiner theres no fucking way brooo cool album, i like this typa shit a lot. does drag a little bit tho

Wow, I nearly missed out on this because I judged this book by its cover. The words "Primal Scream" had me convinced this was gonna go too hard for me. No way. I loved it.

I really liked this album, it's a very interesting mix of progressive/experimental rock and some sort of trip hop/dub. It works really well, the instrumentation and the production (particularly the effects) are excellent. The singing also tends to add an interesting character to the songs. The most remarkable aspect of the album for me is how innovative they are and how they really push for a niche that works. I must say that with a name like "Primal Scream" I expected Heavy Metal or something more akin to the name. Also, I didn't really care much for Gillespie's previous work with Jesus And Mary Chain, so it's nice to see a change in style. My favourites were "Burning Wheel" and "Trainspotting", loved the mixing of the drums on the latter. "Kowalski"'s bassline is also pretty good. "Medication" felt a bit out of place, it was a bit too straightforward when compared to the rest of the album.

Pretty good … I very rarely listen to albums all the way through and listening to the entire album made each song better.

I was not previously familiar with the artist or album before listening. I actually really enjoyed it. It is very much ambient almost noise rock, but I found it relaxing and almost hypnotizing at times. This would be great to put on while getting work done. I will listen again for sure.

Love this. It's vibey. Always been a JAMC fan, but never expanded into PS. I dig it, I'll scope out the rest of their catalog, esp Screamadelica. Kind of like a less serious version of Spiritualized with more electronic elements incorporated. 4/5

4/24/25. First time getting into Primal Scream, fits right into my first love of 90s alt rock; it's always nice to expand my knowledge of this era. Really enjoyed the trip-hop and electronica style that I feel like influenced a lot of newer bands today.

I liked this much more than the last Primal Scream album we had. Felt very influenced by the Rolling Stones in some places. I liked “Medicine” best.

Always feels like Primal Scream's lost album, between the early stuff and XTRMNTR. And I get that not everyone is down for an “anarcho-syndicalist speedfreak road-movie record”, particularly in the middle of a 1001 album marathon, but this deserves a couple listens to feel it out, and gear everything that's going on. Not perfect, but some great stuff along the way.

It had some really interesting and gripping moments, but some of it just disappeared into the background. Definitely worth a relisten.

Det er fint nok det er en blanding s dub, psychedelia, krautrock (som er sådan noget tysk rock blandet med elektronisk som startede i60’erne til 70’erne ish. Albummet jar en cinematic atmosfære og er lidt Dark og det kan jeg egentlig meget godt lide.

A lot going on in most songs. Nice mix of horns, strings, synths, sound effects and fuzz guitar. Very good but nothing overly memorable. I think many songs just have too much happening and that is why none of it sticks with me.

I like this late 90s sound. Sorry to anyone who can't deal with an album being produced in the UK.

Not what I was expecting, I was expecting some kind of shouty metal - but this was much more melodic, psychedelic and enjoyable that I thought it would be.

Catchy and psychedelic

Love their eclectic sound

I do hike this more that I expected. It feels raucous and varied in a way that kept my attention and would enjoy some repeated listens.

Es interesante, tiene buenos momentos. Sería un 3 y media

Ashamed to admit that Primal Scream was always one of those bands I was *aware of*, but didn't really know. This was great. "total vibe," as the kids might say.

I was surprised by this one. I loved it!

*whispers* vanishing point, vanishing point, vanishing point