Vanishing Point

I've been getting some duds lately.

Listening to this album, it really feels like I should like it a lot, but something just doesn't click. It's got all the components to be a great listen, and I did enjoy parts. Maybe it requires multiple listens, I'm not quite sure. Favourites: Get Duffy If They Move Kill'em Trainspotting

Great album. Reminded me a lot of Gorillaz

This is some really good music to get high with. Headphones are a must. It's not so much the individual songs, but the album as a whole. More music that I probably never would have heard if I wasn't on this website.

Favorite songs: Burning Wheel, Get Duffy, Star

This was fine I guess? But it just. Kept. Going.

Good

Really cool shit. Love the dub and krautrock influences being used to create a heavy, murky atmosphere. Primal Scream are a cool band.

Eh. It's alright. Some good stuff but also some mediocre stuff. 2.5/5

I was told there would be screaming.

This was a very relaxing listen with a wide range of sounds and samples. Some more britpopy tunes and others experimental. Listened out in the sun and had a great time.

I’m disappointed that my local independent alternative radio station didn’t play this back in the day.

Little bit mixed on this one. I actually preferred more of the instrumental tracks here rather than the songs in which Bobby is singing. I did love the song Kowalski with the history of the radio station. Will be back for another listen

Lite för alternativt för mig men ändå intressant lyssning.

Liked this album more than I thought but not by much. Whilst it started strongly my attention did start to wonder after three tracks. Primal Scream were never on my radar and I had them down as a heavy rock combo but on this album sound like a version of the Stone Roses doing trance. 3/5 5/3/26

Favorite Track: Trainspotting

I liked it. Felt like a soundtrack. Found out that was the point.

I almost had to shut it off at Stuka as its mashed up noises assaulted my ears. And then the next song Medication saved me when it was actually bearable. That reprieve was the only bright spot in this mess though.

This says and doesn't say everything you need to know about these guys: "Gillespie has described the album as an anarcho-syndicalist speedfreak road-movie record." I can confirm that listening to this in its entirety doesn't clarify or explain that description whatsoever and continues to perplex the listener. What is this? Robot music? In our new AI world, I imagine someone asked AI to make music that the AI bot would like to listen to and this album was 'generated'. And, no the AI bot doesn't have good taste in music since it is trained on ALL of the music in the world.

too much electro, not enough spirit

A bit weird - for the most part, not what I would expect from Primal Scream. Not bad, but I doubt I'll give it another listen in future.

Nice. 4.2

This was not what I was expecting from a band with this name, I was pleasantly surprised.

prob one of the most awesome albums i'll never bother to listen to again. it's good kinda on the verge of experimental electronic 90's core rock whatever the hell else this is. it is a bit too rough at times.

For an artist called Primal Scream, it really does not achieve what they are advertising. Like, I definitely listened to this album, but it is so forgettable that, upon relistening, I only remember vague parts of it. The electronic stuff is so random sometimes, which is the genre. Yeah, whatever, not my thing.

Some interesting soundscapes but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t bored out of my mind.

-lots of cool noises -this album makes me feel like I’m slowly devolving into madness or going through stages of grief maybe -very unique album -Trainspotting was very Mission Impossible sounding

Interesting underlying rhythms and great flow through the album Highlights: "Kowalski", "Motorhead"

zzzzzzz

Unusual and fun.

Primal Scream is cool. This is my second album of theirs in 3 days and I do feel like it's a bit much. I don't think I could revisit them too often. But it is quality music and I appreciate the art work that went into it. It's decent. 3.2/5

I want to like it but something stops me.

Very cool. Hadn’t listened to much Primal Scream before… of course I knew the track Trainspotting, and love it. The rest of album was very pleasant surprise and I really enjoyed it in the background as I worked & did brain games. 02-25-2026

Gen X rock music is so much worse than any other period's.

This was a lot like Screamadelica - despite that experience I had forgotten that we're dubbing it up here. The dub moments are probably my favourite again, but overall I think the whole album was more forgettable. Less bad in its worst places and less good in its best, which overall makes for less iconic and necessary to the 1001. 3/5

I like the experimental/psychedelic aspect of rock, but honestly not everything always lands, and the lyrics are a bit preachy to my taste. Overall I liked the album for the most part and would be interested in hearing more, but it the lame social commentary and the uncohesive musical style eventually ran a bit thin.

Likes: Lead vocal, some of the more analogue instrumentation Dislikes: Industrial instrumentation, noise elements, lack melody in most songs Overall, I found little to enjoy here. Too noisy/jarring to fall into a good groove, and I dislike the industrial/digital sonic aesthetic. Reminds me of The Cure’s “Wish,” but with bad instrumentation and no charm.

Background music

This album could have been skipped for sure. The bulk of it is pretty forgettable and sounds half assed. There's a couple cool grooves on the record, but they overstay their welcome.

Listens: 2 Standout tracks: Musically they are all over the place. First track sounded like off brand Oasis. Second track was jazz-rock-fusion with a dash of Oasis, third track was more like Massive Attack vocals with a lot of distortion. And the track four is... Idk... Normal sounding? If they tightened up what got put onto the album, this could be okay. I guess it is still okay regardless, but the hodge-podge of sounds makes the whole thing weird. Maybe this is like their first album or something *checks notes* ... Nevermind. I barely got in 1.5 listens. While I was shoveling out from 17 inches of snow and listening to this album, though, I thought to myself that this is the right kind of weird to me. Sure, its a smattering of genres and styles jammed together, but its still musically interesting, even if its not cohesive.

Great album

Never the most cutting edge to do it, but always one of the most interesting, and do it with a pop sensibility. Vanishing Point is a bit darker and grungier than Screamadelica, with the dance-optimism of the latter almost completely gone in this one, save 'star', one of the highlights. Primal Scream really work best when the bend towards the inklings of their collaborators and let go of any pretences of being a rock band, like the instrumental, almost trip-hop grooves of trainspotting and if they move, kill 'em. Whilst I'm not sure it needs to be in the book, I'm very glad it is, and can hear its influence in albums like Blur's '13'

Solid Meh

Enjoyed Star but the rest didn’t really do it for me, tried to listen twice and just lost interest

Interesting mix of stuff on here but more of a background album

7/10 - unorthodox indie rock, a welcome change

Not into this. Felt very long and anticlimactic. Droning 90s electronics stuff

I was expecting more of a metal album based just on the band’s name (which I didn’t recognize but it was more psychedelic/shoegaze than expected. Perfectly fine but probably won’t be returning to.

Well it ain’t Screamadelica- no matter how much it’s trying

Moving’ on Up was the only Primal Scream song I was familiar with until today, and I really love that song. This album wasn’t like that at all, but I was pleasantly surprised nonetheless.

I thought this was going to be edgy and interesting. How wrong I was. Boring.

Previously rated: #803 - Screamadelica (1/5) ****************************** Album #1,049 I liked this a lot more than Screamadelica, which I found really boring (or I could have not been in the mood for it that day). This one was pretty decent, varied, and was best when it was doing Rolling Stones-like stuff like Medication.

Didn't care for it.

giving alien realness

This band seems to be more interested in creating soundscapes than playing music. I liked "Medication" and probably would have liked the album if it were more in that song's vein.

Dissonant is a word I would use to describe this. I really wanted to like it more.

a 70s world music hippie and a NIN cover band collab to score a cheesy 70s spy thriller. kinda hated some of the tracks here but there are some rather pleasant soundscapes. inconsistent album overall 3.5/5

On the fence whether this would become a 2 or 4 with repeated listens

Highlights: Kowalski, If They Move Kill 'Em, Medication, Motorhead, Know Your Rights I really loved their previous "knock-off Stones" record, but this record didn't follow that style. This sounds much more like your typical 90s movie soundtrack with that deep drugged up distortion that is typical in the dub genre. For instance Fight Club and Trainspotting come to mind. A lot of instrumentals too - way too much. This record is best consumed as a whole and preferably under the influence of something. I feel that the tracks really depend on being kept inside their genre echo chamber. Some aspects of the dub side of this record remind me of the early Gorillaz records, but there the sound is way more mainstream friendly and the songs work on their own.

Good but unmemorable

It’s meh

Nope

Not my favourite Primal Scream album but still great stuff

Pre-Listen Thoughts: this one has very few listeners in general, some of these songs have less than 1,000,000 listens ever. Which doesn't necessarily mean that the album is bad, but looking at the track titles, cover art, and general vibe of the band's imagery/Spotify page, I'm not convinced I'm going to love this, but I am intrigued. After reading the album description, it makes more sense! Definitely does sound a lot like movie background music, and even sound effects at times. I like that there's very few vocals. A lot of the vocals that are on here are quite strange. Not sure I love the album, but it is way more listen-able than I had anticipated and there's some fun stuff on it. Definitely understand the movie soundtrack inspiration.

Burning Wheel - 4/5 Get Duffy - 3/5 Kowalski - 3.5/5 Star - 3/5 If They Move Kill 'Em - 3/5 Out of the Void - 3/5 Stuka - 2.5/5 Medication - 4/5 Motorhead - 3.5/5 Trainspotting - 2/5 Long Life - 3/5

A bad shadow of a genius band. 1/5

It's a good not great album but the highlights (Burning Wheel and Kowalski for example) are genius

Ah. Glastonbury 97.(instead of the seminal Radiohead performance) Front of the dance tent. Mani coming out and straight into Burning Wheel… I can’t not give this a 5

Very enjoyable album, still stands up well now. Mani, Kevin Shields, Bobby Gillespie, great combination.

I mean like they wrote “Velocity Girl” but this is quite good too. Tom.

Album 104. Vanishing Point (https://open.spotify.com/album/1MCmkNa0UxhulmHkGBqw1n?si=lPGPoOSDRA-K_46aiBHOUA) — Primal Scream (1997) I got tired of listening after the first half. It's not bad, but not good either. Okay for a one-time listen. It's a little trippy, a little noisy, a little psychedelic, a little electronic, a little lofi chill, a little everything and the album is getting a little rating as well. Bland. 2/5 No liked songs

really enjoyed this, unlike their other album on the list. you gotta hand it to 'em here

3.5

Electronic rock, dub, neo-psychedelia, krautrock

The only Primal Scream I've come across before is the Screamadelica album and the single 'Rocks'. Jumping into this one now, it has an unexpected complex, multi-layered sound. Ambient with echoes of krautrock.

So many elements of this album point to what I love about Primal Scream albums, but this edition feels disjointed and lacking the energy of their more accomplished records. It’s eclectic and keeps you guessing, but for me it’s just lacking that cut through that makes it feel like a classic. Give me Screamadelica over this every day of the week.

I continue to be staggered at the never-ending parade of electronic music albums on this list. This one, like most of the others, mostly sucked. There were two decent tracks that sounded almost like Britpop rock with an aggressive beat, but most of the songs were an amalgamation of squealing, distortion, and random computer noises that offended the senses. Very low 2/5 based on the two OK tracks.

Primal Scream are super cool! What fun :)

Way better than expected. Like a more accessible cornelius record. I may even like this better than screamadelia although I know that's the innovative/seminal one.

Some are killers some are fillers

Dette gidder jeg ikke.

I have heard of this band before today, but due to their name, I never listened to them. That's stupid. I understand that. This was absolutely not the screaming speed metal I imagined it would be based on the name of the band. The style strikes me as something like "Radiohead x U2 writing dub songs for Gorillaz." Or something like that. Pleasantly surprised this didn't suck. I don't think it was awesome either, but I'm happy enough to just be pleasantly surprised and the reminder to be on the lookout for my personal (and often ridiculous) biases. Some good songs, some subpar. Overall ⭐⭐⭐

1.5

Decepcionante.

Psychedelic trip out, man, with some very funky/catchy basslines. Liked Songs Added: Burning Wheel Star Medication Trainspotting

3.4545

1 out of 5. I don't hate this album, but it lacks just about everything for me.

Lyssna igen

Vanishing Point entstand 1996/97 in verschiedenen Studios in London, unter anderem in den Roundhouse Studios, und zeigt die schottische Band Primal Scream in einer Übergangsphase. Nach dem rockigeren Vorgänger öffnet sich die Musik hier stärker in Richtung Elektronik, Dub und Krautrock, ohne den Bandkern aus den Augen zu verlieren. Stilistisch bewegt sich das Album zwischen Electronic Rock, Alternative Dance und psychedelischen Soundflächen. Stücke wie „Kowalski“, „Star“ oder „Burning Wheel“ gelten als besonders prägend, weil sie repetitive Grooves mit einer dunkleren, teilweise distanzierten Atmosphäre verbinden. „Get Duffy“ verweist zusätzlich auf die cluborientierte Seite der Band. Insgesamt wirkt Vanishing Point konzentriert und konzeptionell geschlossener als frühere Arbeiten. Es ist kein unmittelbares Hit-Album, sondern entfaltet seine Wirkung eher über Stimmung und Textur.

Maybe I'll give this another try sometime.

My favorite anarcho-syndicalist speedfreak road-movie record! This is weird and experimental and all over the place and some of the tracks are kinda shit, but some of the experiments really do land nicely. Pieces are an amalgam of The Crystal Method and Pink Floyd, with a dollop of The Pixies thrown in for good measure.

209/1001 Primal Scream - Vanishing Point Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ❎ Primal Scream are so hit or miss for me and this is one that wasn't great. Certainly some aspects I enjoyed, but not enough for me to revisit.

Disconnected noise

I did find the sounds on this interesting, but I couldn't get past the vocalist. G9nna check out more albums on the genre tho

Doesn't come together as a project but is made of good elements. Some certified bangers in the middle and a lot of nice but less exciting subdued instrumentals at the beginning and end.

I had hopes when the album opened, but they soon faded the deeper I got. The more, umm, adventuresome tracks after a while just get more and more aggravating. In the end, super disappointed.

This is another of those bands that I've heard of, and have likely heard some of their songs, but have never really given them a serious listen. I was looking forward to this today. We are in the middle of a huge snowstorm and I was hoping for something that might be fun to hear in such a situation. And for the most part it was. There was a lot of variety, which is not always the case with electronic music. I absolutely loved the song Star, but it was an outlier on the record. I also loved all of the instrumentals. The rest of the songs were a mixed bag. There were no songs that I wanted to skip, but none of the others reached the highs of Star. Ultimately it was a minor disappointment, as I'd hoped for something a bit different. It got me thinking earlier today how often my reviews and ratings are affected by what I wanted the album to be vs. what they are. Maybe not fair, but it's true. This is a 3.5, and I'll decide in the morning which way it goes.

Not what I expected at all from a band called Primal Scream. It wasn't bad there were some songs I actually liked but most of them were a bit boring. Overall not bad background music though

Not as bad as I thought! The good songs are great and the bad songs are pretty terrible but overall I was into it

Some cool stuff in there but also a little disorganized and muddy

With the exception of one or two songs, this just sounded like the music used for action sequences on late-2000s tv shows on the USA network.

Airy noisy, but I like the follow up better. Not sure I'd listen to this again

actively dislike

Interesting how I would still describe this as futuristic so many years later. Not entirely my vibe

Too synthy for me

Reminds me of massive attack. Like them more.

Eh

it’s like this website is listening to me because this album is a masterpiece on first listen??? trip hop with rock with electronic music man i LOVE this. some of the songs on the album itch your brain so good. this is a must listen with headphones (specifically wired ones) the first track is a perfect intro song, it settles the vibe of the album and it pulls you in to listen to the album. star was tickling my ear drums. this album is like being on drugs or LSD cause it sounds just like that. the ending on stuka with it going from one earbud to the other was so trippy. it made me feel like that one purple alien from home. trainspotting is a perfect instrumental song it’s so well done, i don’t know how to explain it but all the instruments go so well together i hear everything. going through a jungle while being on LSD?? but jokes aside wow this is so well made im going to give this a 9/10!!

Somewhere between Screamsdelica and Get yer Rocks off which is no bad thing!

It was fun,but nothing astounding to me. I can hear their influence on Gorillaz, though.

vibe MTV no horário de almoço com aqueles clipes de bandas alternativas não gosto dessa vibe, músicas tristes, que me deixam triste também, odiei

Meh. I remember thinking it was cool at the time. Doesn't do anything for me now

ok beats i guess 4/5

I knew this band because of their title song on the TRAINSPOTTING soundtrack; I had no idea that was likely the worst song on this album. (And, it's still good, too.)

Interesting. Not as heavy as the name may suggest, very diverse, nothing that stuck....or that made me want to turn it off.

This is #day530 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… let's face it: Primal Scream is Screamadelica. I got it on my #day79 and rated it a 5, of course. I don't think you need to bother with their other albums, at least as part of this challenge. Vanishing Point is fun, with a signature atmosphere, but it feels inessential. That said, I did like it more than the kind of records this random generator gets to throw at me, so I'm giving it a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day531.

This has some cool/interesting sounds, but outside of that I’m not necessarily engaged by it.

Boring. I can see the appeal maybe after a night out. Maybe come down music, but most tracks seem kind of aimless. Not unpleasant to listen to in the background

not my thing, only managed to get thru first 5 songs

Excellent background music. Surprised this album isn't a film score.

UK slop

Fav: Motörhead Least Fav: Stuka Not sure how to feel about this. The more experimental it gets, it feels like it sounds good for about 10 seconds before it just becomes a mess of noise. Definitely preferred the standard tracks, but they were few and far between

Live Forever

This was hard to get through. A lot of it felt like the background music to a hacker scene in a cheesy action movie.

When I first found out that this album was written by an artist named “Primal Scream”, I imagined it to be another heavy metal album full of deranged screaming and crazy sounds that overwhelm my brain with an obnoxious amount of volume and sound. Thankfully, however, this album was more of an experimental genre. To be honest, though, I’m not the biggest fan of this genre, either; I’ve rated albums like The Velvet Underground & Nico and Sound of Silver much lower than the average listener. This album was a decent experimental album, with a few good songs, but it’s gonna take a spectacular experimental album for me to give it anything above a 3. Maybe I should just stick to soft rock.

Some of the baselines were neat, and it certainly had a cool feel to it. Unfortunately, some weaker tracks drag it down. High 3. Favorite Track: Trainspotting

Sko, jú jú, alveg, eða samt ... jú. Toga þetta ekki upp í fjarka, sumt er vissulega töff en annað er döll. Þristarnir eru ágætu plöturnar sem ég mun ekki leita að aftur, að því hef ég komist eftir 832 dóma. Þetta er þristur.

Trippy times in Bristol

Excellent album which demonstrates the versatility of PS

On point

A few decent tracks. Quite a lot of shit ones. But it's Primal Scream. That'll be a generous 3* then.

Had like 2 songs that are good, the rest is just noise its rlly bad

It took me a few tries to get through the first song, but I ended up liking this more than I thought I would. I liked this album more than Screamadelica, which I listened to a few months ago from this list. Most of the songs weren't actively annoying, and I even liked a couple, specifically Star. I started to enjoy the vibe after the first few tracks. Probably will never listen again.

I think you might need to be in a certain mood to fully enjoy this album. I found it pretty interesting though, but I wouldn't say I would willingly listen to it again. Nevertheless, I can't say I didn't enjoy it at all, it was a pretty trippy soundscape that kept me focused.

I really liked this! Very cool sound.

Trippy, very psychedelic. I love the mix of trip hop, dub and rock. 7/10

weird not my vibe. there was one decent song

I definitely need to revisit this album on better speakers (had to just use my phone speaker today). But regardless, it was an interesting edm mix. I think they really capture the "primal scream" name. Lots of weird sounds that feel like they were pulled from nature. I appreciate the uniqueness of this album because I feel like a lot of edm gets stale quick and this one really held my attention the whole way through.

Pretty good. Unique. Moments of rock. Trace of jazz. Good use of EDM. And plenty of chill. Worth a second spin. Not sure I’d add it to my rotation, but wouldn’t kick it to the curb either.

I was expecting screamo metal (judging a book by its cover I guess), got 90s electronic instead. I didn't hate it, but did not need to listen to it.

Noise

Okay-lah....

Some nice songs.

More boring than their last album I listened to.

good, helt good. litt som forventet

mysterious, driven, motorik - lovely weird noises, too - but the cover of "Motorhead" does not really work

I wanna own a little pizza shop in the middle of New York with my friends, where we blast this music all day.

Recognized the band name but don't think I heard any of their songs, was a less aggressive sound than I was expecting given the band name. It was neat though, interesting distortions going on

Trochę Massive Attack (zwłaszcza "Kowalski"), trochę Jesus and the Mary Chain (co dosyć normalne, bo lider zespołu był tam perkusistą), trochę Oasis (już otwierające "Burning Wheel"), gitara miejscami jak Lenny Kravitz. No i "Star", którego powtarzalna fraza kojarzy mi się bardzo mocno z otwarciem "Wesley's Theory" Kendricka Lamara (nie zdziwiłbym się, gdyby Kendrick inspirował się tym utworem). Za to "Jesus", które nie znalazło się na pierwszym wydaniu płyty, ale jest na późniejszych rozszerzonych wersjach, brzmi bardzo jak The Velvet Underground. Jest to olbrzymi amalgamat stylów, referencji i inspiracji. Z jednej strony jest to bardzo ciekawe, z drugiej wprowadza trochę chaosu, zwłaszcza przy przeplataniu utworów wokalnych z czysto instrumentalnymi. Nie wiem, co wystawić, bo to dla mnie takie idealne 3,5. To fajny album, przyjemnie się go słucha, ale nie sądzę, żebym do niego jakoś wybitnie wracał, bo żadna piosenka mnie nie wciągnęła na tyle, żebym ją sobie nucił. To po prostu ciekawe, zróżnicowane brzmienia. Myślałem o naciąganej czwórce, ale chyba jednak nie. Ale solidny + obok tej trójki.

Not at all what I expected. Never judge an album by the artist’s name.

Not worthy of the list. Bor-ing.

1. Burning Wheel - felt like a nothing burger really? almost like i was listening to a set-up for a big and loud chorus(any other part really) and just didnt get anything at the end :/ 4/10 was my initial rating of this song, but after listening to the rest of the album i have to give it at least a - 6/10 2. Get Duffy - if i were to describe the song, i dont know if boring would be the right word. this sounds like a really forgettable song off an otherwise really good OST. inoffensive, but nothing really notable (i liked the sax? part around minute 1 though). - 5/10 3 .Kowalski - I feel like the song overstays its welcome quite a bit, and while i like it a lot more than the previous ones, it just becomes boring to listen to after about 2 minutes because you've basically already heard everything the song has to offer. a grand improvement but still a - 6/10 4. Star - hearing the synth bass at the beginning i expected finally something mean and energetic for once but i was disappointed once again. The lyrics sound very corny and nothing really to write home about, i feel like i already heard the instrumental on this album (im at song 4, jeez). And here i thought hippies were dead. Sounds like some satire on hippies really - 3/10 5. If They Move Kill 'Em - This one really got me vibing, really groovy, reminded me of old school hip-hop instrumentals, even though i havent really listened to any respectable amount of it. every instrument, every little pause feels very nice and tight (except for the sitar, really had me raise my eyebrow when i first heard it) loved this one, even though i wouldnt come back to it - 6/10 6. Out of the Void - boring, kind of tries to have like a spacey/trippy, yet intimate felling with the lyrics (i typically dont really listen and try to figure out the lyrics of songs on my first listen and this song wasnt an exception so idk about the real subject of those). inoffensive, samey instrumental, nice bridge/solo part (only lasted like 10 seconds tho), kind of annoying vocals? overall a - 4/10 7. Stuka - why is this thing almost 6 minutes long? one of the most insufferable songs i've ever had the unpleasure of sitting through. the instrumental parts (which i thought would be the better part of the album and lightened up when i realised this was an instrumental song, it wasnt btw) feel like a bad improv session (which i dearly hope it was). the robot voice is a thing of its time and maybe it was cool and innovative back then, so im not saying anything against it. awful, annoying, and for a lack of better words - straight ass. The crowd goes to - 1/10 8. Medication - Feels like a breath of fresh air, this kind of stuff has been done better, but its still a decent one compared to the other songs on this album. The vocals lacked emotion/passion for me - 5/10 9. Motorhead - No, not the good one, although it isnt as bad as i expected this to be. Would like if the guitars were a bit louder, and once again the vocals feel very forced and unemotional - 4/10 10. Trainspotting - this has no right being 8 minutes. the song literally feels like the second part was copypasted just to make the song longer for some reason. i could literally copy the entry for Get Duffy and still entirely represent what i feel about the song. very meh, very long, very - 4/10 11. Long Life - ngl enjoyed this one the most out of the album, didnt like some of the decisions made, but still probably the best song on the album, not a somewhat interesting or original one though. miles of artists do this kind of stuff better - 5/10 This was my first impression of using this site and i struggled to get through the first album it recommended to me :/ I dont get why people like this album Average Rating: 4.3/10 (2.1/5) tbh would leave 1/5 for how much of a letdown this was for me, really expected to be recommended something listenable :/ Favourite Song: If They Move Kill 'Em Least favourite song: Stuka

This was more 90s trance dance then I expected.

Ok 2/5

Meh.

I didn’t hate this nearly as much as I thought I would. I actually really enjoyed a good portion of it, but there’s no chance I’ll ever voluntarily listen to this album in its entirety ever again because of the other portion.

Quite forgettable, was fine to hear in the background. Production is fine but the thing lacks focus

Vanishing Point was honestly a pretty disappointing album, It's not bad but i did expect it to be better considering the band that made it. My main issue with this album is that it is one of those albums that suffers under the weight of it's own ambiance. Some songs here are just so ambient that they end up being so forgettable. Like i said in the first sentence of this review, it's not bad, There are some pretty good bass lines from Mani (RIP) and some of the weirdness and creativity of Screamadelica still carries over to this album and since the album had all that as well as some regular alt rock tracks, it made the latter feel rather refreshing. This album has some pretty good things going for it but overall, it pales in comparison to Screamadelica. Best Song: Motorhead Worst Song: Stuka

It is an alright album if you have watched the film "Vanishing Point," which they are heavily referencing. Didn't have any favourites on the album.

Uz xtrmtr meni najdraži primal scream

Happy new years! Celebrating it with somewhat good quality Primal Scream! With that being said, this is alright. Their sound is pretty nice and easy to digest, and I like the techno beats they sometimes overlay. 7/10

The best way I can describe this album is as late-’90s psychedelic alternative rock, though even that label feels a bit too narrow. I went back and forth on whether I loved it or hated it, but credit where it’s due: once I hit play on 'Vanishing Point,' I couldn’t stop listening. The album drifts between techno, ambient, and alternative rock, all wrapped in a thick haze of ’90s soundtrack energy. It stubbornly refuses to sit comfortably in any single genre, which is part of its appeal. More than once, it reminded me of Éric Serra’s sleek, atmospheric score for the 1995 James Bond film 'GoldenEye'—cool, pulsing, and slightly disorienting in the best way. But don’t misunderstand me, this was passable at best, and I likely never return to this album.

At times, this album is trying to be edgy electronica like Fatboy Slim, Crystal Method, or Stabbing Westward, but just doesn't reach that energy or pedigree. At other times, it's trying to be an advanced Oasis clone and never really makes it there either. I'm not sure what the aim here was, but it's completely uneven and difficult to process.

At times felt like video game menu music, which isn't a bad thing, just not too exciting or interesting.

I like Primal Scream and the sort of 90s psychedelic/dance movement in the UK. It's a little background noise-y and not as good as "Screamadelica", but has some cool sounds....you can hear the influence on Radiohead, Gorillaz and similarities to Stone Roses or other UK bands I love, so its adjacent to a lot of music I like. Some of it is overly spacey and campy, but overall its cool. Solid 3

#810. I initially thought it was unnecessary to have a second Primal Scream album on this list when the other one is the one with any of the songs you've ever heard before, and it was pretty mid. Still pretty middling, but better than the other though. 3/5: mid plus

Niet heel goed kunnen luisteren. Maar prima

Heeft leuke stukken, maar blijft niet echt hangen.

Oooooo...the 90s vibe again. Loved it. I'm a sucker for it.

I wanted to like it more than I did. Some of the experimental stuff worked and other bits didn't

Not really sure how to classify this, but I didn’t like it. Just a bunch of messing around with no real direction.

This was fine, maybe even one to revisit

I haven't heard anything from Primal Scream other than the classic "Movin' on Up." This album is QUITE eclectic, featuring a cool mix of, rock, dance and ambient elements. Though one thing the album always brings back is the annoying electronic laser sound; it being the most annoying on "Kowalski." The instrumentals are really busy, to the point of it feeling overwhelming. Whilst on the other hand the vocals are not, and are more subdued. The songs on this album sound songs elsewhere I've heard, such as but not limited to, "Get Duffy" sounding similar to a Soundgarden deep cut called "Mind Riot" or how "If They Move Kill 'Em" goes full "Rebel Without a Pause" at the start with that high-pitched noise or, "Trainspotting"'s beat sounding like "Shook Ones Pt. 2" Highlight Song/s: "Get Duffy" and "Out of the Void"

Good album. I enjoyed listening.

I didn't know what to expect 🤨🤷🏽‍♀️ when I first seen the cover and the name of the artist/ band or what genre to expect. After my first listen 🎧 I am pleased with what I heard. I added a two 2️⃣ to this new playlist i'm trying out where I add all the songs I like from these daily album recommendations called "radio jazz". I like the different instruments and how each song kind of has its own and I am going through for a solid second listen 👍🏽.

Wild genre mix providing an alternative film music for the movie Vanishing Point

Not getting of to a great start. Sounds a bit boring like another terrible Oasis or Blur record. Track 2, "Get Duffy" finally gets it going with some fantastic 70s film noir vibe. Thankfully with no vocals. Yep, there we go, more noir delight on "Kowalski". Love the driving bass guitar sample from Funkadelic, the dialogue from the film Vanishing Point, and the supporting atmospheric electronics. This is making me want to dig the film out and watch it this morning. While I had heard of this album, I had never gotten around to listening to it. It was definitely a pleasant discovery that I wish I had discovered in 1997, as I think I would have embraced more when I was younger. Now that I am older, I find that the album's strength is consistently in the tracks that have no vocals or very little vocals. Those are the tracks that also have the most funky and interesting musical interplay (admittedly built out of samples from funky greats, but they are arranged well!).

I was introduced to Primal Scream by the guitarist in a band I played bass in at university. I love Screamadelica, and it remains one of my favourite albums. This, however, although it has a couple of good tunes (and Kowalski is an absolute stormer - RIP Mani) just doesn’t live up, and is a bit disappointing.

I liked this one more than I thought I would, but still wouldn't say I am super crazy about it. They offer up some really unique sounds and ideas, but not all of them pan out. I like the blend of rock and electronica, but some songs can sound a little generic, or go on for too long. Overall I did enjoy this album a fair bit. Low 4.

Sangen erikoista ⭐️⭐️

Fun, experimental yet approachable, and psychedelic. I like this! Definitely something I see myself listening to again.

Pretty fun listen. Some instrumental, some weird lyrics. Had a good time and will absolutely revisit.

(31/100)

Bon ben voilà déjà autre chose qui me parle un peu plus ! Par contre, je saurais pas dire exactement ce que c’est. C’est un peu rock et un peu électronique à la fois. Mais c’est vraiment cool, très varié et original !

Brilliant album. Really cool sections with the tabla and sitar and a great listen with headphones

Described by vocalist Bobby Gillespie as an "anarcho-syndicalist speedfreak road-movie" record. Honestly I can't come up with a more accurate description myself. Having never actually listened to Primal Scream, but being aware of their existence, I was expecting something in the vein of heavy metal or 90s grunge - but pleasantly surprised to get this blend of psychedelic krautrock instead.

This album goes from annoying to generic and I don't think I love this. Still, not completely unlistenable. 2 stars.

Very avant-garde, in my opinion. Enjoyed this more than I thought i would - i appreciate how atmospheric and unique this sounds. It rings true as a product of its time.

Good in parts. I feel they need a decent producer to pull it all together rather than doing it themselves. See Screamadelica which is a one off for them

It is absurd XTRMNTR is not on here. The conceit of this record is a bit lost to time now, Vanishing Point and other b-movies are pretty easy to see now and respecting the original ideas behind a film soundtrack is more accepted today (and somewhat in keeping with the 1001 premise of trying to appreciate older music for its era). Anyhow, not as into this one as the ones on either side, one of which is the best thing Gillespie has maybe ever been involved in. Again, it is absurd XTRMNTR is not on here.

Back to back Primal Scream albums.

I’m once again pleasantly surprised - an interesting mix of electronic and Brit rock. The name turns me off, but then I hit play and everything works out ok.

Primal trash.

Less primal than the previous scream but still good

liked less than the other primal scream album ... these guys are weird as hell man

not for me

I enjoyed this far more than I was expecting. I've never really liked Primal Scream that much and this was a nice change.

I have no clue what I just listened to. At first I thought I was listening to music from the soundtrack of a Civilization II expansion. At other times it’s like background music for a 90s action film. And then there’s relatively normal rock. And some funky, electronic, and psychedelic stuff. Did I like this? Not especially. But I also didn’t dislike it? It’s all over the fucking place. It gets a low 3/5.

живой, интересный альбик и трип хоп и роцк и эмбиент, нормально

For what I thought was going to be another throwaway ‘alternative’ British 90s album, this seriously delivered on the ‘trip hop’ end, with quite a few tracks having a welcome level of incredible noise. I’ve some idea that this is more out-there than Screamadelica, even though I haven’t heard it. After this, I’m more inclined to go and listen to their subsequent albums with help from Kevin Shields rather than the critic-pleasing earlier stuff. This is another album to test out your stereo. Maybe it made the list because of that. Some of the low end here is plugged straight into the diaphragm. It can get a bit much.

Like “get Duffy” on this album a lot but didn’t really vibe with anything else

this was so long and boring. a few highs but a slog and a half.

This was so long

Alright, a bit too experimental for my taste. Star was the best song.

Some ok stuff on here

Primal Scream, innit

Blind album and artist. With a name like primal scream, totally would've thought it was metal. Pleasantly surprised though. Some good tracks, album was okay.

Fairly boring album. Doesn't really go much of anywhere.

So-so, won’t be back, better than most 2s. Out. 2.5/3

A band that I only knew of from a distance and never listened to that much. This was a perfectly fine listen with some interesting sounds here and there, but not very memorable in the end. Rating up a bit in honor of bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield (formerly of the Stone Roses) who passed away just two weeks ago.

Man this is soooo late 90’s all the way around. I’ve never heard this, can’t say I enjoyed much of it. Some creative aspects to it, so not knocking it too hard. But wouldn’t revisit ever

This was so meh it was meh. It was made. I listened to it. That’s about how I feel. 2.25

Thought this was pretty ok. Enjoyed the variety. Some good, some meh. Could go with a 2 or 3 but rounding up to distinguish from some utter crap at the lower ratings. 2.5/5

I see a few glimmers of good ideas but it's all too dull and more than ever convinces me Primal Scream are what indie kids think rock and dance should sound like.

Lovely lil rock n' roll album.

Had never heard of this album before. It’s fantastic. I think it serves as a bridge between XTRMNTR and Screamadelica effectively and blends those two sides of Primal Scream really well. It’s fitting that this was my first album given the recent death of Mani and his bass work absolutely shines. Great first album

A lot better than the Wikipedia overview made it sound like it was going to be. Pretty enjoyable overall with some spots being a bit rough. 4/5

Not dancey or fun enough to be memorable

5 - AVERAGE

Loved it, I’d never listen to this Primal Scream album before

6/10

not interesting

< The Beatles I have listened to Primal Scream before but never this album. I see why.

I enjoyed the album but I’m afraid I’m just gonna forget it within a couple of weeks

Track 1: With a name like “Primal Scream,” I was expecting a very loud, brash album that wouldn’t appeal to me much. But, as of the first track “Burning Wheel,” I am thoroughly enjoying it. There are lots of elements which remind me of the music I so dearly love from the 60s. There are also lots of Shoegaze and ambient aspects which are fun. The panning and reversed snare on the opening track reminds me a lot of “Are You Experienced?” by Jimi Hendrix. Track 2: Very nice drum machine, not trying to be too much, reminds me of “There’s a Riot Goin’ on” by Sly and the Family Stone. I love me a good instrumental and this has done very well at keeping my attention by using panning and atmosphere building as the song flows. I want to know why they titled it “Get Duffy” though. Track 3: Smooth transition, love it. For being as creepy and weird as it is, I’m grooving right now. They said the line!!! This feels like something I should hate but I’m really feeling it. Track 4: Oh wow!! “Star” is by far one of my favorite songs of the 90s I’ve ever heard. Hard hitting, still poignant lyrics that I feel so deeply. This will for sure be joining my regular rotation. Track 5: Crazy title, stood out when I was looking at the track list. It reminds me of LEGO City Undercover LMAO. Track 6: Ugh I love the use of Indian classical instruments in tandem with the more modern ones. This is another very vibey one, vocals remind me of Pearls Before Swine. This is another fav so far. Track 7: Okay so this is a little scary. I like it but it’s a little too much for my everyday listening… hey so I’m more scared now. Track 8: Okay this is easier on the ears while still being a bit more gritty. I’m getting very proto-punk vibes, love it. The ending gave “Hey Bulldog,” so fun!! Track 9: Oh hi scary voice. This is palatable loud and scary I enjoy it. Oh big boom. Track 10: 8 minutes, hoping it’ll keep my attention. Ooh I’m grooving. Right about halfway and I’m still feeling it, love that. Definitely could’ve been a little shorter but I wasn’t bored! Track 11: Beautiful closing track, ties it all up very well. Another favorite of mine. I really enjoyed this! Far from my regular listening but I had a lot of fun with it!

Often cited for the wide diversity of musical influences it showcases, this album actually seems to suffer from its lack of focus, trying to stuff too many different styles into its content as a whole and even into individual songs. That said, when they stay focused and get rock-n-roll rootsy, as on songs like "Medication," the album can delight. When you contrast that more simple track with a song like "Motorhead" (which immediately follows it on the album and turns into something of a muddled mess), you kind of wish they had just pared things back and rocked.

Yeah there was maybe 2 decent songs on this.ostly it was noisecore. Not for me

Occasional moments of interest spaced far apart.

I do not like this album art. Busy to the point of confusion and absurdity. It makes me want to primal scream. It was radically simplified for later rereleases, which makes me think others felt the same way. The music is better than the album art. It was even cool at times if kind of dated, run-of-the-mill trip-hop. I liked it, but I was never excited by it. It definitely had a '90s coffee shop vibe. Again, I had a lot of fun in coffee shops in the '90s! It even sounds fairly unique. But this music does not feel fresh, unlike electronic releases by Portishead, Tricky, Bjork, Massive Attack, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, and Radiohead, released in the same period. This record is good; I just don't care. Three stars.

Yet another band I had heard OF but don't think I had ever actually HEARD. Seeing that it came out in 1997 made me a little nervous - that year was kind of the threshold between a lot of music that I loved and a lot of music that I hated. This music sounds familiar to me - maybe I actually DID hear it at some point? It was probably playing in a lot of the bars I was hanging out in back in those days. The singer reminds me of Damon Albarn. The first song was OK but I liked it less and less with each song. I think this music was on the other side of that threshold. "Kowalski" samples the movie that Axl was quoting in "Breakdown" on Use Your Illusion II. Just looked up the video of the original and never knew it was Cleavon Little! Guess I need to see Vanishing Point now. Did not like "If They Move, Kill 'Em" at all. Nor "Stuka." I am going to disagree with the author that anyone needs to hear this album before they die. Aha! "Trainspotting!" Of course I've heard that! OK, I like that one (although probably less than any other song on that soundtrack.) But that's about it.

An industrial experiment reminiscent of early NIN. some good some just not hitting the mark.

There's enough going on here that I think it's definitely worth talking about, but man I had to dig in there. Aphex Twin and many others were already doing the subtle electronica thing a half decade before this came out. The track "Medication" brought the whole album down.

Is this Madchester?

It's OK, but not really my cup of tea.

it's a typical 90's indie Brit-Pop-Rock album. Much in the vein of Stone Roses, Pulp, and Blur but with a splash of overrated Radio Head. which is rock with a mixture of over drawn-out electronica (with the three previously mentioned bands being much better). Reminded me of a self-indulged Radio Head album, songs that have too much trippy type of instrumental where you are only waiting for the song to end so you can hear the next track. Only one track really stood out to me, "Medication". I think will listen to the Stone Roses now (their first album, which is awesome and i pray it's one of the 1001).

This isn't my cup of tea and I struggle listening to it. That being said, I do appreciate the talent it takes to make this "manufactured rock" and it is interesting. Just gets old after one or two songs.

Out of the void…not as good as Sabbath’s Into the Void

When I saw the group was Primal Scream, I was “oh boy, some head banging music”. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. I think this was a really good album and I would definitely listen to it more than once. However, it didn’t have any one song I would download to a playlist. I think this band deserves some accolades. The one song that’s interesting is “Kowalski”.

Honestly, I has some good moments, but not remarkable.

Didn’t particularly enjoy this one. Get some hints of trip hop and dub but not a lot of grooves. Just kinda meh for me.

Not for me.

Quite interesting and good to work to. Wouldn’t otherwise listen I don’t think

Dude, what is this!? This is the second band this week that had a song on the Trainspotting soundtrack! This is awesome!! And also maybe a sign that I need to rewatch Trainspotting this weekend. I have not heard anything else from these guys aside from what is on the soundtrack so....this will be a treat. Let's go! 1997 was a good year. :) Hm, they sound like Verb Pipe

An album that shouldn’t be on the list but isn’t bad 3/5

I've heard Screamadelica, really like the track "Loaded", but not much else. The very begining of burning wheel is pretty cool. Kowalski is very nice! Bassline cool! The hit-hats type sounds rapid fire is so great! Baggie. Neo psychedealia. Medication has a cool attitude to it, reminds me of a Rowland s Howard song somehow It's alright

Pitkästä aikaa yllätys positiivisella tavalla. 3,75/4.

Typical Primal Scream album, has some really good moments but some that just become background. Always loved the title track though, Vanishing point, vanishing point, vanishing poiiiiiiinnnnnttttt!

I had fairly high hopes for this album for some reason. Possibly due to remembering Primal Scream in their early days being played at a number of clubs I frequented (Loaded and Moving on Up seemed to be everywhere) but this ended up being fairly bland background noise. Was quite disappointed as I was looking forwarded to listening to an entire album from these guys as I’m not sure I’ve listened to any of their albums since Screamadelica and can’t remember that apart from the signature tracks anymore.

Not what I expected. Made me think of Hawkwind and then there was a song called "moterhead" so maybe it makes some sense 🙂

Listened to this whilst working at the shop this morning and it just faded into the background even on a quiet day with no distractions. Nothing for me.

More bad 90s music.

Wtf NO

Another 3.

Pretty forgettable and not very engaging.

Enjoyed the trip hop and psych rock influences. Very 90's brit indie. A lot of shoe gaze happening here. It all came together well and I really enjoyed it.

Terribly mixed and so boring. Was this important or relevant when it came out? Nobody knows or cares.

Um disco absurdamente irregular, passeando por momentos de melodias atraentes, como em "Medication", mas em sua maioria soa como uma confusão de batidas. Mediano.

Wasn't expecting this from the band name! Unfortunately it's all over the place and nothing completely grabs me... But not bad overall.

A really fun album that mixes alternative sounds with neo-psych and some influences from dub and trip hop. Overall, a really neat package, and one that makes me all the more excited to finally get to Screamadelica!

I feel like this wanted to be chill background music but too often the chill vibe was interrupted by some strange noises. Idk. Did not enjoy

This one's all over the place. When it's good it's great, but then they also take the experimentation too far at other points and don't really hit the mark. I consistently enjoyed the longer instrumental cuts on here at least. Standouts: Burning Wheel • Get Duffy • Star • Motorhead • Trainspotting • Long Life

SOLID album. I think as an album it is a bit confused with what it wants to do, but the beginning and end are good (I did think it fell off a bit in the middle.) If the whole thing sounded more like Long Life it would've been a 5. A really pleasant difference from Screamadelica.

3 sterne

There are a few interesting melodies throughout and it's not bad as an ambient background track but nothing stood out. Some parts felt unfinished, others just uninspired. Nothing really objectionable, I just don't see any reason to revisit it. The bass clarinet part was neat.

A lesser version of what its predecessors were doing, what its contemporaries were doing, and what future bands inspired by this album were doing. None of the elements come together for a satisfying album. Favorite track: Burning Wheel Least favorite track: Kowalski not adding to collection

Nice

Does not sound like a primal scream to me.

7/10 Having heard bits and pieces of Primal Scream in the past, but never fully engaging, I wasn’t really quite sure what to expect from this album. What I definitely wasn’t expecting was what I actually got. Apparently this was made as an alternative soundtrack for the 1971 movie of the same name and, with that in mind, this makes much more sense than it otherwise would. These a lot of sound design work that swirls and washes around the music here, and the actual ‘song’ moments are relatively fleeting. There are grooves and pulses that drive things along, but a lot of this album is about imparting a vibe on the listener. That’s perfect for soundtrack work, but perhaps a little unfocused for a pure musical listening experience. That being said, the sound design work was, for the most part very enjoyable and I did find myself lost in the work as it poured out of the speakers. The mix is, for the most part excellent, particularly the use of the stereo field, as sound effects and ear candy throbbed and whooshed from side to side, adding a real depth to the sound. It was however, from time to time, a little bit confused, especially in the high frequency spectrum where some of the elements overwhelm the rest of the track, which is a bit of a shame. If things had been a little better balanced, those sections of tracks would probably have worked that little bit better for me. As a soundtrack, I can imagine this being very effective, as an album it is maybe less so, but it was still an enjoyable and rewarding listen, despite being a little inconsistent. Burning Wheel - It’s a slow build into the album but when it gets there it feels super 90s. The sound design is great and there’s a lot going on all over the stereo field. Underneath it all it’s a fairly standard yet decent 90s rock song that’s pretty brit-poppy, but with all of the extra production and audio trickery all over the place it brings a different aura to the track, which is cool. Get Duffy - This is pretty nice. It’s got an electronic jazzy sound to it, kind of like Bonobo, Air or Cinematic Orchestra. It’s a change of pace from the opener, but it’s a decent track with some nice bits of composition and production. It kind of drifts around all over the place without ever landing on much that feels particularly significant, but it’s a nice ride nonetheless. Kowalski - We’re back into more energetic territory now. Some of the production of the sound design is pretty in your face and probably overwhelms the music a little too much now and then. There are some cool riffs in the bass here and there and the whispered vocal works quite well. There are some really nice crunchy drums in there later on too, which I really dig. Again, a nice journey if a little aimless. Star - This kind of feels like a blend of the other tracks we’ve had so far. It’s got that smooth electronica edge to it, but there’s a bit of bite and grit to it too, along with the busy soundscaping. It delivers a nice hooky chorus too, which helps to give the track a bit more direction and centre. If They Move, Kill 'Em - Proper movie soundtrack type stuff here. It’s got a good groove and some decent hooks to it. There’s a lot going on, with different instrumentation and sound design dropping in and out, like fragments of guitar and sitar. It’s a nice mood piece. Out Of The Void - There’s something quite proto-Gorillaz about this. It’s got that lazy, drifting sound with the laid back, slightly drawling vocal. Again, it’s got a constantly shifting and moving soundscape that encompasses the central song, which just meanders along inside of it all. Stuka - We’re back in with a pulsing electronic, almost dubby sound now. When the effect swamped vocal comes in it switches the inflection of the rhythm in a really nice way. It’s all very soundscape focused again, drifting along with a super cool vibe and a good bit of groove to it. Medication - And now we’re almost in Rolling Stones territory. It’s got a good groove to it, and it’s landing those hooks nicely. There are some great riffs here and a nice, memorable chorus to centre things. Oddly, there is a distinct lack of the sound design that permeates the rest of the album, so this kind of sticks out by virtue of its relative normalness. Motörhead - A cover of a Hawkwind song, which kind of seems fitting for the all encompassing washes of sound design we’ve been experiencing throughout the album. This one again has more of a traditional song core to it, but there’s plenty to enjoy around the edges too. Trainspotting - Similar to If They Move, this is some more movie soundtrack fodder. It’s got a cool swagger to it, especially in the electric piano, and there’s a lot of interesting sound effects used to enhance the beat, which is nice. Another one that drifts along as a great listen, but refuses to grab you by the throat, preferring to just tickle your ears. Long Life - An almost ambient, drifting soundscape of a song, but it has that core of a song here. It washes around, but there’s a solid beat that ticks along and gives it something to grip on to. This is another one that I like as an experience, but there are not really any specific standout moments and it’s all about vibe. But the vibe is really good.

Sort of ambient speed-dub mood-music. Mostly very good. Who is really at the controls? Is it Weatherall again, or someone else? I'm likely doing the Scream Team a disservice but it doesn't necessarily strike me like the inspirational spark is coming from within the band itself, at this point in their career 🤔

I have this album, I used to listen to it often. Then I stopped listening to it, I'm not sure why, I think it goes on a bit too long? Also Bobby Gillespie has the easiest job on the planet.

Not bad.

Star & Trainspotting were good funky jams. Overall not something I'd listen to over and over but a fine album.

There's a bit on this album's Wikipedia page that mentions that this album is named after and inspired by the 1971 action film 'Vanishing Point'. Apparently it'd been a favorite of the band's, and this album came about as an attempt to provide an "alternate soundtrack." The actual movie was filled with a bunch of "hippy music", so they called it, so they figured, why not record something that "really reflects the mood of the film"? And, hey, if that's how they came to make this thing, that's how I should treat it. Though maybe not as an alternate soundtrack to 'Vanishing Point' specifically, 'coz I've never seen that movie. (And I've come to think, it's possible that they were only referring to "Kowalski", which directly samples the film and is named after its lead character.) I read the synopsis (a guy on speed tries to deliver a car to California and escape the police), and I largely kept it in mind, though it ended up being more of a guide than a blueprint. So, let's just say: it's the soundtrack to an imaginary car chase action movie. Think of it like I did that album from the guy who'd also happened to score the 'Ocean's' trilogy. That'd gone pretty well for me — why shouldn't this, too? I think my issue with this album laid, first and foremost, in the fact that I'd ended up considering a different era of car chase action films than 'Vanishing Point'. Me, if I think of one of these things, I'm gonna think about 'Ambulance'. It's not **nonstop** action, front to back, but being a Michael Bay film it **does** sort of play out like a roller coaster. It's exhilarating, especially with the footage that'd been shot using a drone. You compare that against — well, let's just say action in the 1970s in general. I haven't seen too many, but just from the couple I've sampled thanks to reading 'Cinema Speculation' ... boy, people back then didn't need as much to go off of. Like, the car chases themselves can be exciting ('Bullit', 'The French Connection'), but a lot of the stuff surrounding it ... woof. My attention span. Essentially, for me the songs on this album break down into two camps: the car chase songs, and the rest of the movie. The car chase songs are obviously the most uptempo and exciting ones — think, I'unno, "Medication", or the cover of "Motörhead". Stuff to which I can really imagine a muscle car whipping around an American highway while being chased by coppers. Good shit. Then you have the songs that occupy the rest of the movie. I guess you consider these dialogue scenes, or the suspenseful parts, or just the periods of rest between the action. They're the necessary parts, of course, though (and I hate to admit it) my attention span can struggle with them sometimes. Especially in "gritty, realistic" 70's cinema. On this album, these are the songs that're largely inspired by dub, krautrock and ambient music, and they're ... fine, but they hardly kept my attention. Really, they had me thinking, "Is this actually the same band who made 'Screamdelica'?" 'Coz while I don't think that album managed to keep my attention 100% focused, I remember it did more interesting things. At the very least this album doesn't have a song like "Loaded". These songs just kind of ... happened, I guess. And unfortunately, they seem to take up more of the album than the car chase songs. Real 'Bullitt' kind of move here. Really, the only one of these songs that stuck out to me was the closer, and only because it fit within the framework of my imaginary car chase movie. 'Vanishing Point' had a downer ending where (spoiler) Kowalski crashes into a bulldozer the police had set up and he and the car blow up. Only fitting that this album should end on a downer kind of song, too. I ain't gonna fault it for that. But, yeah, I'unno. If we're talking about this album in terms of film, it's not bad, and there's a couple of good parts, but on the whole I think I'd've rather watched something else. If it weren't for the fact that it was in this book ... so, heck, it's a lot like my experience with 'Bullitt', actually. If I was supposed to live off of how "cool" Steve McQueen was, well, I didn't and I couldn't. This album ends up striking me in a very similar way. And I'm probably only gonna remember it for its car chase

More of that trip-hop sound that Primal Scream is known for, but that ain't a bad thing in my eyes. 4.5 bumped down to 4.

I’m at a 4. More like a 4.25, I guess. When we got “Screamadelica” in July, I couldn’t really place why I had enjoyed that album, eventually boiling it down to “pretty good in the moment”. This album feels a bit more substantial, with a little more weight behind it. This is not the House-inspired psychedelica ambience of “Screamdelica” – this is a 1997 album much more rooted in trip-hop, Britpop, techno, & sort of an industrial-driven ambience, slightly reminiscent of the Madchester we just got on “Bummed” by Happy Mondays, though with a lot more polish to it that keeps the whole thing from feeling too saturated. I really am stunned this is the same band, by the way; I know they tend to jump around & explore genres on each of their various albums, but given that they wholesale ripped off “Freedom! ‘90” by George Michael the last time I heard them, I’m just more surprised at how effectively they’ve done this style. It’s got elements of a bunch of different genres, staying within the same general instrument bank, whilst exploring a bunch of different paths on it, including a Motorhead cover (with an explosion that’s WAY too loud), straight Britpop on “Medication”, some Sonic Adventure-esque stuff on “If They Move, Kill ‘Em”, and a David Holmes sort of track via “Trainspotting”, used in the movie itself. Granted, I’m at a 4 because the moments where they sort of lose focus & lose a sense of progression feel a little underwhelming compared to the rest of the album (scattered throughout, but namely around Tracks 5-7, though they’re still good to listen to). I do think it’s a little harder to describe the energy of this album, since a lot of these are more rooted in the instrumentals as an audio journey of sorts, as opposed to big vocal structures or witty one-liners; the most ‘lyrical’ track here is probably “Star,” which ironically enough, made me wish it had a little more of a George Michael energy to the instrumental. Beyond that though, a track like “Kowalski” is that audio journey I’m talking about; certainly abrasive (& yes, this whole thing is far too loud at times), but well-intentioned, well-designed, and ultimately, it just has a good sense of progression that keeps the track fresh throughout, especially with the synths & vocal samples. It is a little long at 53 minutes; as with a lot of these instrumentally-driven albums of the ‘90s, there’s a lot of little trimming that could be done around the edges to give everything a better flow, but that’s just a personal nitpick. I really liked this one; I do think it deserves higher than a 4, but it doesn’t really justify going all the way up to a 5, given that I hit plenty of minor lull points throughout. I guess it’s sort of a 4.25, but I obviously can’t do that. Either way, this is right down my sort of alley, and I’m glad it’s on the list. I gotta listen to some more of their albums in my own time, since this is the last one we’ll get.

Was expecting copious amounts of primal screams. There were 0 primal screams. Maybe a handful of muffled screams; possibly some sensible screams. Lack of vociferous screams, notwithstanding, I kinda found the style hip. Most likely due to formative years fitting within this time period.

Didn’t do it for me sorry

Very forgettable

As far as 90s albums by British bands I've never listened to and nobody I know cares about go, this one was actually pretty good.

Flashes of brilliance but longer flashes of mediocrity

8,1/10

2.5

2.0

I find Primal Scream an utterly tedious band and I realise a lot of that is to do with the terrible, nasal way Bobby Gillespie sings I quite liked the sound of a lot of this though but I’m never coming back to listen to it again

Chill.

Some context might help me understand why this was on the list, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to look it up.

No, thank you.

Could not get through the entire album. "Star" is the only track I could listen to again. 3/10

Meh. No reason at all to be on this list. Prime example of the Brit leanings. ONE STAR

ME GUSTO EL ALBUM, PERO COMO TODOS DICEN LA VERDAD SI SE TE OLVIDAN MUCHO LAS CANCIONES. NO ENTENDI MUCHO EL CONCEPTO QUE TRATABAN DE LLEVAR, A VECES SE SENTIA COMO UN AMBIENT, LUEGO TENIA MELODIAS QUE NO CONECTABAN Y AL FINAL UN TIPO ACUSTICO MELODICO QUE NO ME ENCANTO. PERO ESTA BIEN PARA UNA TARDE DE CHARLA.

was expecting something a lot heavier, more metal with a name like Primal Scream, instead met with this wishy washy lot of noise. It picked up in places then went back to the noises. Disappointed

Assorted 90s sounds. So, like, I can't particularly fault it, and I like that trippy Indian instrument they use, and the range of instruments is good, but it just doesn't do much. It feels like waiting music. I don't mean hold or lift music, more like a loading screen; I get a sense of anticipation. It's weird. Maybe I need a joint first. I'd like to like it, but in a solid sober state, it's not great. Would watch them at a festival rather than listen to an album.

After a well-intended, yet misguided, foray into 60s rock and soul adulation on Give Out But Don't Give Up, Primal Scream decided to wipe the slate clean and turn inward on some deeper, darker tones. Out was admiration, in was the questioning of stances soundtracked by rebellious road movies, dusty westerns and smoke filled dub. Vanishing Point, despite its title, marks a point of renewal for Primal Scream as they used the end of the 20th Century as a backdrop to paint the most reddening landscapes that they can muster. Favorites: Burning Wheel, Get Duffy, Kowalski, Star, If They Move, Kill Em, Medication, Trainspotting.

can't find it and listen to it.

Den är inte dålig, men jag förstår inte vad den gör här

Sorta poppy but then then shifts into a low-key trance rave vibe. Not particularly exciting for me but not offensive.

Not what I expected from a band called "Primal Scream".

Just worse Brian Jonestown Massacre, which I don't particularly like to begin with...

really boring stuff

Loved it!