Suede

Kinda forgettable brit pop

I'd probably like this more if the lead singer wasn't trying to do his best Morrissey impression on a lot of the tracks. Still a solid 90s Britpop album. 3.5

Some stand out moments mixed with some generic ones. Were there fewer 90s British alternative albums, this might get a 5.

This album, and you can’t blame them, started off with the best song. Sadly, for me it then meandered and never really found the magic again. Ultimately, an uncompelling cruise through a 90s take on a resurrected sound.

Sort of 1st Wave rock

Wasn’t sold on a glam update for the 90s, but I was surprised by how solid this was.

>>>>>>>>>> It was solid, but probably won't revisit it. <<<<<<<<<<

Breskt popp. Þetta hlustaði maður á aðallega í gegnum útvarpið í gamla daga, ekki af því að maður hafði svo mikinn áhuga á þessu. Það er ennþá þannig. Ég hef ekki mikinn áhuga og mér finnst enn eins og söngvarinn í Suede sé vælandi í míkrófóninn þegar hann syngur. Samt ekkert leiðinlegt. Bara ekki það sem ég vel að hlusta á.

Don't like the voice, same little trick over and over again.

Better than any of the Oasis albums on this list

Suede

An album that really wants to be peak glam rock Bowie Two songs that absolutely hit that high water mark (Animal Nitrate and Metal Mickey) and a load of others that aren’t too far below that

Listenat

брит-поп, но неплохой.

Wow. 2 Suede albums in a month? That's a lot of Suede for me.

Nice little album but never really kept me interested.

I wish I liked Suede more. They have all it takes to be a favorite of mine, but the magic only happens on certain tracks. ANd I keep trying to get into this particular album but about half of it just flies over my head. Still good, one day it will finally click with me.

I think Dog Man Star would have been enough on this list, but I still enjoyed this debut.

I don't know why, but their songs and their Bowie infused sound just don't appeal me. I have a hard time with britpop and glam rock, so when they're both together...

Not sure how I feel about their singer. The instrumentation is nice. I think my favourite was Sleeping Pills.

Melancholy britpop of the bland variety.

YESS!!

Before I begin I would like to say that Brett Anderson's voice makes me want to shoot him and myself. That aside I will try to stay objective. -1 star for good-quality instrumentals. I feel like the rest of the band should chuck Brett and do their own thing because they're pretty great musicians. -1 star for a good mix throughout the album. It's a pretty nice variety of sounds. -0 stars for innovation. This one is pretty obvious. -Let's say half-star for lyrics. He does address weighty topics, but his lyrics aren't exactly genius. -Then 0 for catchiness again, which also has to do with his stupid voice. Overall, 2.5. Let's say 2.

If there is a standout element here, it's Bernard Butler's guitar playing. The rest of it is pretty forgettable. Including the overly-British-sounding vocals.

This album really reminds me of the excessiveness of glam rock imo, like there's more to alt rock than just really over the top production, not my cup of tea

Starts and ends kinda boring, but there’s four or so songs in the middle that really rock. Liked it alright, probably won’t listen to the full album again

A prototype for a ton of music to come through the 90s, pretty enjoyable

really fun guitar work but vocals that grate by the end

ok i like it picasso

I thought this was going to be a little more...progressive? aggressive? based on the blurb and the cover and a song being called "Animal Nitrate" but wound up feeling let down. There was less energy here than I expected and a lot of the tracks really bled together for me. Maybe if I were someone who could parse lyrics on a first listen there would be some good lyricism in here but I unfortunately am not one of those people so whatever it is, it's lost on me.

Maybe better bc I listened to the remastered version of the album?

Pretty good, blended together a bit too much but maybe that's what I get for listening while running.

In a nutshell: the media whores of Britpop. I say "media whores" Suede's management pimped them to every media outlet long before an album was released. It paid off. Just as Blur and Oasis were gaining traction, Suede were chugging along nicely. As for the music, excellent drumming and guitars. Loved them! Shame about the frontman's voice. Brett is intense and dramatic. I think he's trying to be a crooner but to my ears he lacks nuance. He wails and whines. That shrill falsetto (shudder). And I don't think it's Brett's accent either. But the Brits lapped this up. I can't deny that Suede holds an important place in music history, so I'm giving this a pass. Overall: 5/10

4/5

British rock gets me

Terrible

Nice

My first time listening to Suede, despite growing up on a large diet of Oasis (with sides of Elastica and Blur)…this was different and better than what I was expecting

This is not good. The vocalist makes it basically unlistenable.

One star for So Young and one for The Drowners

Day411 - i didn’t particularly like the other album by suede but this one was pretty good

4/5

Wonderful surprise. Very listenable, well-crafted songs with some originality in them. The singer's voice cracks sometimes, which I'm not sure I like. I could listen 2 times in a row! 4.2

What a banger. This was just before my time, but their next album was peak britpop and so i loved this band. I saw them last year live and these songs still slap and Brett still has it. There is some album filler but there are enough quality songs to make this real fun. Shout out to my sister Katie who introduced me to them.

ANOTHER Suede album?! How, why, seriously? Its fine but two Suede albums to listen to before I die? No way. Its mid.

Embodiment of the two star album. It just exists. Doesn’t annoy. I would never choose to listen to it.

Solid Britpop guitar-driven sound, not completely sold on the vocals but enjoyable on the whole.

uneventful/unmemorable/malaise

Any song I've ever thought was a great Suede single turned out to be by another band. That mixtape is 5*. Those songs actually by Suede, or perhaps just their press presence, always seem to project more cleverness than they actually have. A less-committed Smiths. Echo and the, well, just echo of better English bands from 10 years before. Probably sounded great in a bar in 93.

It's albums like this that make me so confused about what Britpop means. To me, it's post-punk, with echoes of bands that came before (Adam and the Ants, T-Rex, The Smiths, Bowie) and after (The Horrors). Nice diverse set of songs.

Not bad, but I don't really have much interesting to say about it except that I didn't realize Justine Frischmann was in Suede!

I dismissed 90s Britpop as "boring music" when it was happening, but maybe it's time for a critical reappraisal? I'm a wiser dude than I was 30 years ago (I hope). However, this fist of what I suspect will be many albums from that whole scene hasn't convinced me that I was wrong.

This was a big deal when it came out, and I didn't get it then. I know this came out a few years before Oasis but I can't help but think that Oasis is the much better band of this type and there's no need for this to be on the list.

I guess this is considered one of the first Britpop albums. Which is why I guess it's on the list. I think this completely missed those of us on the other side of the ocean. (Is that a thing anymore? Are artists region-locked like they were back then?) It's a nice album. I really liked "Pantomime Horse". Had I heard this back then, it'd probably have stuck with me. As it is now listening to it for the first time 30 years later, it's nice, but not something I will likely revisit.

High 4 Tight album with Nitrate and Breakdown standing out

What's not to love about Brit-pop? Even more accurate, what's not to love about early 90's Brit-pop?

I had already forgotten how I love the song "Animal Nitrate"! But the rest of the album can't hold this level although I really like the guitars on it.

I listened to it twice and I still don’t have much of an impression of it. Not sure whether that’s my fault or theirs.

Good stuff!

Not bad. I liked a lot of the guitar work on this album. It's not really my style, but it made for a decent play though. 3/5

I liked the other Suede album more. This is ok, but just not my thing. 2.5/5

Well, well, if it isn't my favorite britpop band. It could be a 5/5 already simply because of Brett Anderson's voice. Their music makes me feel alive, And that's all I need to know. Couldn't care less about anything other than that. This one is a classic. Maybe just not as good as Coming Up, which is as far as by me, their greatest album.

The closing track here was decent. The rest was unmemorable, and the vocals are a bit wearing after a while.

6/10

Not that familiar with Suede’s discography. Because it is the precursor to a lot of Britpop, it ends up being an album that has a nostalgic vibe despite me not knowing many of the songs. 3⭐️

I only remember that it didn't annoy me.

Suede, not the London Suede, with a perfect band name and self titled for the British scene.

I don't like britpop or glam rock. But the musicianship was good and I like the first couple songs

Surprisingly good for what seemed to just be another britpop new wave type album

Another basic-ass British pop-rock album. The singer kind of sounds like a poor man's David Bowie. It was a fine though unspectacular listen. 2.5 stars...low 3 territory.

It was 👍

Relaxing

I liked this a little more than I expected to, though I did lose interest in the second half. Not bad as far as britpop goes. 3.5?

Never listened to this band before. I was pleasantly surprised by this. I played it three times and it got better every listen. Really solid Britpop. Highly recommended.

Not for me. 1/5

i’m really not into this genre of music, the creamy whiny voices with the extra reverb, the big epic wits in the songs, it all just seems royal cheesy.

my youth - excellent

Infectious, exciting and so effortlessly cool. Vocals are so reminiscent of Bowie, guitar sounds like Johnny Marr through a lawn mower, and bass is surprisingly melodic throughout. This is the side of britpop so often overlooked and underrated. Best Tracks: - Pantomime Horse - Animal Nitrate - The Drowners Worst Tracks: - The Next Life - Moving Rating: 8/10

Pretty chilled out album that I have never heard before. I enjoyed listening to it but none of the songs really stood out to me. That isn't necessarily bad though if you want some chill music that isn't overbearing.

Hadn't heard of this before. Not mind-blowing but still pretty cool.

Depeche mode meets Radio head

British Pop. Can't listen to it. 1/5

Not bad, good vibe but didn’t feel like finishing the album.

Had never heard of these guys. Kind of a cross between Oasis and the Smiths. I enjoyed it

It's aight Will I listen to again: 15%

Just nope

Charming and underrated (on this site at least, thanks to the many ignorant Americans that get offended at the mere presence of post-70s UK bands) One of the best Britpop entries on this list. Arguably not as great as its followup, but also a little more straightforward and less pretentious.

This, the smiths, and all that has never really been my vibe. Once again, respect the artistry - but not something i'd pick out at a record shop and spin at home in my free time. But respect to the project - i'm going to give everything the listen it deserves

i liked that they had gay people on the album cover and that the bassist is richard osman's brother. The music was fine

god this is going to make me defend britpop one of the more interesting modern genres, as it is not categorized by sound or music styles. there’s a line to be drawn when evaluating britpop and it think it boils down to how you are using your influences. successful britpop bands sound new and interesting. but they don’t reinvent the wheel (oasis legitimately ripped off many of their influence) BUTTT they were exciting. another great example is Justine leaving suede to form elastica suede falls on the side (to me) of sounding boring and derivative. this doesn’t make me want more suede. I just want to listen to Bowie now. I’m very glad Justine got out and did some cool stuff with that elastica album. this one just doesn’t hit

I wanna know what the hoes rating this 5/5 think of actually decent music. It’s so damn whiny, bland, and poorly written.

Going to start putting a link to a better album I can’t believe didn’t make the list on the review of every stupid, randomly picked, infuriating British album on here. A Day Without Rain by Enya, 2000 (5 stars) https://open.spotify.com/album/2ioso1tqQ5zABQDVYyiUi5?si=BNSjbtnHTd2s4QIhUhkw8g You’re welcome.

An alright album overall. I wasn’t really captured by it, but I didn’t give up on it either. Just not really my type of dedicated listening music.

a Britpop classic, a breath of fresh air when it was released

Time and time again, this just isn’t my style of music. It’s a specific English depression that is too foreign for me to make any connection. The whiny council flats vocals sound like the 80s, before my time. Washed out guitar tone blends together to sound exactly the same in every song. These albums show up a lot on this database, I get the British flair, but time and time again I can’t do it. Came into this one with a complete open mind but it ain’t for me.

Me gusta

This album feels so much like the '90s, I can almost smell the stale cigarette smoke. It's a pensive, melancholy album all the way through, with dome very lovely moments. They don't make things quite like this anymore. Favorite track: "Sleeping Pills"

I remember back as a teen in Australia reading about this album and how it was dominating the British charts. I headed down to the record store to check it out. Back then you could listen to albums before buying. I distinctly recall sitting there with headphones on being completely underwhelmed. This album suffered from British reservedness, being released into a world where Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, Body Count etc. were the standard. Hearing it again decades later, with matured senses, this isn't a bad album. There's some interesting things going on musically. That said this still isn't something that I would seek out to listen to.

Wasn't too impressed overall by this album, but I can see it having laid some groundwork for the genre. While slow, and somewhat boring at times when it picks up and gets going you can really jam out to it. It gets loud, emotional, powerful and punches you in the gut with how ear-pearcing it can get. The highlights off this album for me are the songs She's not dead, moving, metal mickey and animal lover. What these songs I loved have in common is that they have quick parts, screaching near-scream vocals and insanely epic guitar solos. Overall, a pretty neat album to get me started on this 1001 album project.

unlike any other britpop album I've heard. this barely even sounds like britpop to me and that's a good thing if i'm being honest very interesting sound-wise. glam rock vocals over these atmospheric psych-rock instrumentals. i really fw this, I haven't heard many album like this. I would totally give this a relisten at some point

Fine. Portions sound like the ‘90s trying to sound like the ‘70s.

Fine. The algorithm recommended other bands that were like (London) Suede and they’re all bands I like better. Perfectly bland.

This was fine. Not my typical thing, but I liked it OK.

The first 10 seconds of this album were almost a hard "no" for me. I turned it off and went and looked at some of their more popular songs because I hadn't heard of them before and really liked what I heard. Gave the album a second shot and I'm glad I did. Really liked at least the first half of this (first track not withstanding).

Like the guitar work, but disliking the operatic voicings. The song structure is beguiling but those reverby vocals are constantly irritating me. Shame. Actually had to stop listening after four or five tracks.

Still love them!

Lush. Layered. Gorgeous.

This is one of those albums that is difficult to rate and feel like I nailed it. I don't think there's a bad song in the bunch, and yet, I don't know that I can say I liked listening to it. (Well, I don't love the "water sign/air sign" tune.) There's something almost intentionally challenging about the band, and I suppose it really comes down to Brett Anderson's vocals. I owned this, and listened to it a few times, but then put it aside. It was never what I was in the mood to hear, and today's listen brought that all back. It's good music for someone else to enjoy. So, it gets the 4 because I genuinely think there are a ton of quality elements and originality to the band and the recording, but I don't know that I'll ever decide to play the record for my own personal pleasure.

i kinda dug their glam take on Britpop, but that flange effect got old after a few songs, as did their singer.

Certainly enjoyed but little stood out or struck me or stuck.

There's nothing TECHNICALLY wrong with it. The musicianship and production values are fine. It's just so damn bland. It's cream of wheat to Bowie's strawberry tart.

It's fine. Sludgy, mid-90s, post-grunge brit-rock. If Oasis and Screaming Trees had a baby.

Look - I’m just over all this Brit Pop. This sucked. I didn’t finish it.

Like Animal Nitrate, The Drowners. singing voice not my favorite. would never go out of my way to listen to them, and i'd probably skip if it came on. 2/5

Suede's debut is one of the first britpop albums, and it is a lush, smooth, and well produced record, though to me the songs aren't too memorable or interesting and overall I prefer other britpop albums to this. 3.5 out of 5.

Already put a couple of listens into this one yesterday and enjoyed it a lot more than I was expecting to. Opener So Young is a low-key jam that feels like a sort of crossover between Bowie and Lou Reed featuring solid songwriting and piano work through the bridge. Absolutely love Pantomime Horse. Something about the song just clicks for me. Love the slogging progression + distortion, and soulful vocal delivery. Just feels like everything is out on display and has fantastic jam potential. Sleeping Pills is another standout for me. Just really love the dreaminess of the production and vocal delivery. This album has a ton of replayability for me. Quality songwriting paired with fantastic production and vocals that just hit right. Four listens in now and I haven't tired yet. This is a high 4 for me, pushing 5 territory. Like a 9.1

A very generic rock album. Not a single thing stood out to me, but it was a fine listen.

I actually liked this album way more than I thought I was going to based on the album cover. Thought it was going to be some super corny poppy shit. The guitar actually kind of rips in a few of these songs and the singer is not half bad. More of a hair metal kind of feel than pop. Still not something I would revisit but a nice surprise. Mid 3 still

I did not like the last Suede album but we'll give it a shot. Pretty similar feelings on a lot of these songs, but Moving has some really cool sonic sound effects. This was a weird blend of worse Bowie/The Darkness with some Cure and Smiths mixed in. Meh low 3. Almost went 2 but actually liked some parts of it.

british no

fell asleep listening to it and woke up dazed and confsued which idk how that makes me feel about the album but the listening experienc was a 10/10

🎧Middle of the road Britpop record. Favorite track: Animal Nitrate

Album 632 of 1001 Suede - Suede (1993) Rating : 3 / 5 Some decent Brit Pop. Reminds me of The Smiths, like a lot of Brit Pop tends to do.

Bangin'

Brings back some memories.

Totally loved it

I’m at a crossroads on this one… Suede is clearly a very talented band and they can actually rock, which is more than can be said for many of their compatriots in the British rock scene of their era. On the other hand, they are very clearly full of themselves and the subject matter of some of their songs is hokey at best. I mean…they’re singing about astrological signs at one point on this record. Come on.

belangloses rock/pop-geheul .. das soll britpop eingeläutet haben? verstehe ich nicht.

Guter British Pop mit interessanten Elementen, aber nichts das hervor ragt.

Not for me

2.9 1x catchup 12/26

Singles are very strong. Some dirge but enough good stuff to warrant a revisit which makes it hit the 4* threshold

Nothing remotely interesting here

Synes britpop er en ok overvurderet genre generelt. Den her var fin, synes der var en del fede numre i første halvdel, og så bliver den lidt flad

Ret grungy lyd for en britisk plade men det var selvfølgelig også 93

Fine britpop? Nothing special other than his voice.

i liked this album, the type is rock is similar to oasis and the singing of the waterboys, unique songs liked she’s not dead the most

Beautiful... So Young is sooooo Gorgeous.

Unexpectedly good

Reminds me of pulp

## In-Depth Review of *Suede* by Suede Suede's self-titled debut album, released in March 1993, is often heralded as a cornerstone of the Britpop movement and has left an indelible mark on the landscape of alternative rock. With its blend of glam rock influences, introspective lyrics, and a distinctive sound characterized by Bernard Butler's guitar work and Brett Anderson's evocative vocals, *Suede* stands as a testament to the band's artistic vision and cultural significance. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and its influence on subsequent generations. ### Lyrics The lyrics of *Suede* are a rich tapestry woven from personal experiences, societal observations, and emotional turmoil. Brett Anderson's writing often reflects a sense of longing, alienation, and the complexities of youth. - **Themes of Youth and Despair**: The opening track "So Young" encapsulates a sense of youthful invincibility intertwined with an undercurrent of despair. The phrase "chasing the dragon" serves as a metaphor for futile pursuits, hinting at deeper issues such as addiction and existential angst[1][2]. - **Interpersonal Relationships**: Songs like "She's Not Dead" explore dark themes surrounding love and loss, drawing from Anderson’s personal history. The narrative of a tragic interracial romance culminates in suicide, showcasing the weighty emotional landscapes that Suede navigates[1]. - **Class and Identity**: Tracks such as "Pantomime Horse" delve into themes of class struggle and identity crises. Anderson's lyrics often pose probing questions about privilege and societal expectations, reflecting his own experiences growing up in a working-class environment[2]. - **Nostalgia and Reflection**: The closing track "Where Pigs Don’t Fly" offers a nostalgic look back at Anderson's teenage years, capturing moments of innocence amidst the chaos of adolescence[3]. ### Music Musically, *Suede* is marked by its lush arrangements and dynamic instrumentation. The interplay between Butler’s guitar work and Anderson’s vocals creates an atmospheric sound that is both haunting and exhilarating. - **Guitar Work**: Bernard Butler's guitar is central to the album's identity. His ability to oscillate between melodic lines and aggressive riffs adds depth to tracks like "The Drowners," which balances euphoric melodies with melancholic undertones[2][3]. - **Vocal Delivery**: Brett Anderson’s vocal style is characterized by its emotive range—from soaring falsettos to poignant whispers. This versatility is particularly evident in "Sleeping Pills," where he captures the essence of ennui experienced by disenchanted housewives[2][4]. - **Production Quality**: Produced by Ed Buller, the album employs a Wall of Sound technique that enhances its grandiosity but has drawn some criticism for occasionally overshadowing lyrical clarity. While this production style works well for energetic tracks like "Animal Nitrate," it has been noted that ballads could have benefited from more clarity[1][4]. ### Themes The overarching themes in *Suede* can be distilled into several key areas: - **Alienation**: Many songs reflect feelings of isolation and disconnection from society. This theme resonates deeply with listeners who identify with the struggles of finding one's place in a rapidly changing world. - **Sexuality and Identity**: The exploration of sexuality is prominent throughout the album. Songs like "Animal Nitrate" tackle issues of sexual desire and identity with both rawness and poetic finesse[3][5]. - **Urban Life**: The backdrop of London serves as both a setting and a character in itself. The lyrics often evoke images of urban decay juxtaposed with moments of beauty, reflecting the complexity of city life during the early '90s. ### Influence Suede's debut album not only helped define Britpop but also influenced countless artists who followed. Its blend of glam rock aesthetics with alternative sensibilities paved the way for bands such as Blur, Oasis, and Pulp. - **Cultural Impact**: Critics have credited *Suede* with revitalizing British rock music during a time when it was perceived as stagnant. It introduced a new wave of lyrical introspection combined with catchy melodies that resonated with disenchanted youth across Britain[3][4]. - **Legacy**: Over time, *Suede* has been recognized as one of the defining albums of its era. It has appeared on numerous "best-of" lists and continues to be celebrated for its artistic merit and cultural relevance[2][3]. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Lyrical Depth**: The album features complex lyrics that explore profound themes such as youth, love, loss, class struggle, and identity. - **Musical Cohesion**: The seamless blend of various musical influences creates a unique sound that remains compelling even decades after its release. - **Emotional Resonance**: The emotive performances by Anderson and Butler contribute to an album that feels both personal and universal. #### Cons - **Production Choices**: Some listeners feel that the production style detracts from the emotional weight of certain tracks, particularly ballads. - **Accessibility**: The dense imagery and complex themes may alienate casual listeners who prefer more straightforward lyrical content. - **Comparative Limitations**: While *Suede* is celebrated for its strengths, some critics argue that it lacks the same level of artistic ambition found in their subsequent album *Dog Man Star*, which is often viewed as their magnum opus[4]. ### Conclusion In conclusion, Suede's debut album remains a landmark achievement in British music history. Its exploration of complex themes through evocative lyrics and innovative soundscapes has cemented its status as a classic. While it may not be without its flaws—especially regarding production choices—the emotional depth and cultural significance it offers make it an enduring work that continues to resonate with new generations of listeners. As we reflect on its legacy, *Suede* stands not only as an emblematic representation of the Britpop era but also as a powerful statement on the human experience itself.

What's with the intentional cracking of the voice? I might like this more if that hadn't been the choice. It IS a choice, right? And they're not the only British band from the 80s that sounded like this. Except that it looks like this came out in 1993? Well, I'm confused then. This sounds at least 10 years older. That voice and the clear Smiths influence both turn me right off. The more punk tracks redeem it somewhat, but I won't be going back to this. 2.5/5

Not bad. I like the tones and atmosphere. The singer has a pretty good voice. 2.5

Favorite Track: So Young

The most Britpop album on this list. Mixed like mud, yammering about pub life as if I give a fuck, and being quirky with guitars over ‘60s mod revivalism to little success. There’s a good band in Suede somewhere, and I can see it in some of the melody lines and riffs here and there, particularly when stripped back like on the closer, but it never lasts long. Still better than Oasis to my ears, somehow, but I don’t mean that as a compliment.

It's like a movie that should work but doesn't. All of the pieces are in place, but for some reason it comes out a mess. Interesting sound. Guitar player has chops. But none of the songs grip me. No ear worms, the harmonic progressions sound calculated, and there's a weird incoherence between the musical instincts of (1) whoever wrote the backing tracks and (2) whoever wrote the vocal melodies. It all adds up to an album that sounds fine but that doesn't work.

4 - really liked how this opened, it could use a re-listen because not listening straight through lost me

As usual plenty of complaints about British artists. I hate to break it to our American friends but this band are regularly played on the radio here, and we have never heard a lot of the stuff you describe as 'iconic' and 'everywhere'. Basically there are too many from both sides of the pond!

Second Suede album, still digging it!

Like alternative British rock. Not too bad but not much stuck with me.

Singles are good - So Young, Animal Nitrate. The rest is fine, the arrangements are competent, but rarely innovative or particularly striking, so it mostly comes down to the quality of the songwriting (great to fine) and Bret Anderson's vocal affectations - which are sometimes well over-the-top.

Short songs with some catchy moments. Nothing memorable for me though. 2.5

Can we chill with the britpop?

It’s gay week on the album front baby. Wooo! I’m not sure if this is gay to be fair, but after Frankie and his trip to Hollywood never truly entered the pleasure dome, I’m still oiled up and ready to go. I have no idea what this will be. This sounds like U2 a little bit. Not terrible. A touch whiny. So not good either. Better start to track 2 aaaand a divebomb into boredom. Why? We had something driving and it has veered off a cliff into a vat of boiling sludge. Scratch that. Lukewarm sludge. This sucks. Also, why does every Spotify description of these bands claim them to be the progenitors of Brit-pop? Oasis, the Boo Radleys, these weirdos, The Beatles. Who else? Whatever. Anyway. I don’t think these guys invented this. It’s all very middling. Clash type. I normally think the Clash sucks, but I was starved for energy. We finally have some. Please don’t descend. Oh there it goes. At least we get a return. Best song so far. Holy hell this is terrible. Draggggggging through this track list and not one. Good way. Pantomime seems cool from what I’ve seen in drag performance, but this song lacks any of that energy and humour. This song is kind of nice. Nice 90’s indie pop sort of feel. Memorable and not lacking in pep like the rest of this dismal track list. From a sweet indie ballad, to a disgusting, sappy, garbage ballad teeming with pomp and boredom. AWFUL. Was the last song a joke and this is what they wanted to do? This is U2 without the production values. Which I prefer, but still, bottom of the barrel. This song hit me like a half tab of melatonin. Fine. A little uptick in energy, but as that level rose, so did the annoyance. Fuck this is a horrible song. See last track review. Do I hate music? I can’t believe I haven’t found a 5. Just something that is good all the way through and doesn’t annoy me at any point. This album had “the Drowners” and that song is excellent. “Moving” is also good. Not quite as good, but it’s there. The feeling that the rest of this album gave me was so negative that I can’t give this anything beyond a 1. It’s not valueless like the zeros I’ve given out but I just can’t say this had enough to climb into the even barely listenable category. This is a .5 eked up a star by one excellent song and one decent one. I really wanted gay week to be stronger. Until then, I’ll be scrubbing this from my Spotify algorithm. 1.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Moving, The Drowners

Fine, 2.

Now this is how you do whining. Powerfully, gutturally, with real emotion. Please listen with an ear unblinded by the preconceived notion that this is "britpop".

The voice breaking vocal style annoyed me. Other than that, it could have been just decent, but it strays into boring territory more than I'd like. Close to 3/5, but not quite.

I learned what Britpop is, because I looked up this album on Wikipedia. Apparently it’s a movement that emphasized Britishness and it’s bright, catchy alternative rock. Learned something new. As for the album itself, I loved it. This is the kind of band that I wished I discovered when I was a kid.

Fine, forgettable background music for me.

Starts strongly before fading to a whimper. Lots of hype and fuss surrounded the album when it was released but all these years later it hasn't stood the test of time.

Whilst not as good as Dog Man Star and Coming Up, it's still a great album.

4/10. It was ok. They had an okay style of story telling but wasn’t really my thing.

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There were parts of each song that I did enjoy, but I also didn't enjoy the vocals in every song either. Too mopey/ghoulish. Not awful but nothing stands out either. Meh. 4.5/10 (2.25/5)

DNF

Bleh

Hidden gem! Not groundbreaking but what they do they do well.

When this album came out, I wasn't into the single that was released on my college radio station (The Drowners). I was also the only one in my real close group of friends who listened to alternative music so I never heard this whole album. Putting it on today for the first time I heard the first 2 songs and I thought oh man I might have missed out on a album I might have really liked. Then I kept listening. It lost me. Songs got similar and tired. Some songs were just too boring. Too much whining for my liking. Morrissey didn't even whine this much. Weird turn of events, my 2 favorite songs on the album are The Drowners and Metal Mickey.

Wasnt awful

I'd already heard something about Suede and had fond memories of them. But I couldn't really categorize them anymore. After the comments I read in advance, I was excited. The comparisons with The Cure, The Smiths, Oasis and David Bowie raised my expectations quite high. Unfortunately, I have to agree with some commentators. The sound is reminiscent of the aforementioned musicians. It's just nowhere near as good. Then I'd rather listen to something else. The fact that the album wasn't particularly annoying is the best thing I can say about it. 3/5

Didn’t like it, didn’t dislike it. It just played. 2.5

Sleazy and fun, but the Bowie whining got a bit grating after a while.

I get that this list was made by Brits but wow I never expected to hear THIS many people sing in an English accent when I started this list. A lot of these britpop albums really aren't bad at all, but I've been served quite a few of them at this point, and a lot of them just feel really unremarkable.

Fun! Liked the guitars.

Nah, annoying voice. Nothing noteworthy

Pretty good

Proto-Britpop with strangled-sounding vocals, long fuzzy guitar chords, sloppy crashing percussion.

Suede’s self-titled debut album has its moments, but overall, it didn’t resonate with me as much as I’d hoped. Fans of the genre might appreciate its style, but for me, it fell short of being memorable or groundbreaking. A 2 might be slightly harsh but I can’t see myself revisiting it

Love this but not a classic

Not as fast and energetic as I had assumed. A little more raw than what came later. If I'm in the right mood and place this could be very good.

I liked some of the guitar tones but most of it is just not for me, similar to Morrissey.

The rating on this one is tough. When thinking about it being on a "1001 albums to listen to before you die" list, it solidly deserves a 1. Compared to all the music I've heard in my life, it would get a 3, because it's incredibly average. Nothing really grabs at me. So I'll meet in the middle and give it a 2. Also, the comparisons to The Smiths or Bowie almost made me give it a 1. That's honestly insulting and an incredibly surface level analysis. I guess the singer kinda sounds like Bowie, and the guitar has a similarish tone to The Smiths? Sometimes, for both of those. That's about it

If you’re like me and wanted a record to engage in your confirmation bias that 90’s britpop was largely overrated and melodramatic, boy do I have the album for you. Much like beans on toast, you can only hope this is a product of a bygone, more troubling time

This was a nice surprise. I heard bits and pieces of other bands I really like in their music. I’m feeling generous today.

Album was okay. Didn’t have much wrong, but wasn’t that interesting either. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again

Great album but I think the follow up is better.

Well, there are worse bands to give two albums. I'll say that. This list really does love Britpop, doesn't it? But you know what? I'll give Suede a pass. I actually really liked Dog Man Star. I gave it a high 4 and I'll stand by that. So, my expectations for Suede's self-titled debut album were high, but not too high. I definitely wasn't expecting a better album than Dog Man Star. So, were my expectations met? Yeah. They were met exactly as I expected them too. However, while it's not as good, I would still say that I liked this album quite a bit. A lot of what I said in that review applies here, albeit with a bit of that first-album roughness. I get the comparisons to Bowie, but they do feel kind of overblown. I'm not as huge on the singing this time around, but it still isn't bad. The sound is great though. I do like the darker feel that this has in comparison to other Britpop bands of the time. Songs like "Animal Nitrate" stick out as being really good. The writing is also really good. I don't know if this needs to be on here, and I can see why others aren't as into it, but at this point, I guess I have to admit that I actually think Suede is (or at least was) a really good band. This isn't their strongest work, but it's still strong enough for me to give it a low 4/5.

Light and crazy vocals, and the music is all right. I'm sure I've heard this at my local pub.

Didn't get how this is anything special

This album was nothing terrible but did nothing for this guy's musical interest. Moving on to the next with no interest in revisiting. 2

4 So, this is the second time we’ve had these guys on the list, which came as a bit of a surprise to me being that I had never heard of them prior to their first inclusion. And then, thinking back to that album, I remembered how boring, melodramatic, and pretentious of a listen it was, so I prepared myself for a bit of a slog with this - and boy was I wrong about this one. Where the hell was this energy on Dog Man Star? Granted, there’s a lot of dramatic BS on this one as well, but it does so with such a perfect balance of heavy rock energy and dreamy, hazy ambience that I never once minded it. Hell, even lyrically this worked for me - while not particularly deep, the delivery of lines such as “You're a water sign, I'm an air sign” on Sleeping Pills and “Have you ever tried it that way?” on Pantomime Horse fit so well within the songs that I found myself singing along on subsequent listens. In reading about these guys, everyone seems to claim the group wears their influences on their sleeves, with elements of The Smiths, David Bowie, and a dash of T Rex supposedly to be found in just about every song here - and I don’t quite hear it myself. I mean, the group’s name is directly taken from a Morrissey song (Suedehead), but these guys seem to have more of a heavier, distortion kind of thing going on than The Smiths ever did. I can admittedly hear a touch of glam rock in this which would be more in line with early Bowie and T Rex, but it still mostly feels like its own thing, maybe borrowing from other alternative rock bands of the era if anything. Though, I guess the frontman is known for his flamboyant, sexually ambiguous persona (hence the album cover), so I guess he was borrowing from Moz and Ziggy in that aspect. Anyway, very good album - I genuinely liked every song here. After the first listen or two, it occurred to me that I was having a hard time remembering specific songs and that most of them blended together, but ultimately, I think this is a situation where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. There’s this incredible energy permeated with each and every track that makes this a delight to listen to even if there isn’t an easily pointable standout (though I do think subsequent listens help with that aspect, to the point that I’m now slowly developing favorites). I’ve said before that Oasis was really the only band to pull off Britpop, but it seems that for one album, so did Suede - before it seemingly got to their heads.

Nothing special.

Underrated Britpop-era album. Though it doesn't have many individual highlights (special mention to "Animal Nitrate", IMO one of the best songs from the 90s), the overall "vibe" of the album is great and hasn't aged badly.

A bit to lazy for my taste, but far better than what I expected. One of thos bands who sound kind of mediocre, with certain moments of pure brilliance interspersed in their music.

I'd put the first 3 Suede records up against any other band's first 3 any day of the week

I liked this album and I don't believe I have listened to Suede before. It felt a bit like The Smiths crossed with David Bowie maybe? Most of the songs were entertaining with only a couple I didn't like as much. Rating: 4

No. 265/1001 So Young 3/5 Animal Nitrate 3/5 She's Not Dead 3/5 Moving 3/5 Pantomime Horse 3/5 The Drowners 3/5 Sleeping Pills 3/5 Breakdown 3/5 Metal Mickey 3/5 Animal Lover 3/5 The Next Life 3/5 Average: 3,0 Was better than expected. Interesting fusion of pop and glam rock.

Surprised by this, some of it I sort of liked and some I sort of didn't. Yet it also seemed very much of a muchness. I really don't know how to score this, it feels better than a 2 but I don't think it's worth a 3. If it was out of 10 I would definitely give it 3, which would make it a solidly in the 2 zone out of 5. But.........

I owe Suede an apology. The 1993 version of me was overwhelmed by so much good music, I dismissed Suede as not as good as too many others. I was wrong. This is a stunningly beautiful album and I glad I rediscovered it!

One of the finest debut albums of all time. When I first heard ‘The Drowners’ I thought this band were going places. A couple of months later I saw them live and was blown away by them, such swagger and glam, which seeped into their music. These elements also translated onto this album. There isn’t a bad track. It starts with the serene ‘So Young’, leading into the belting ‘Animal Nitrate’. The pattern across the album continues with varying tempos of the songs. Although there are no bad tracks, one of the highlights is ‘Pantomime Horse’ Anderson’s vocals convey emotions so well, and combined with Butler’s unique style of guitar playing (for the time), create such ‘Moving’ songs. Well it was always going to be a 5 star album, as I think it is better than Dog Man Star.

One of the progenitors of brit-pop, but still work to be done at this point. I was never a huge suede fan, and this is far from their best album. Anyone who thinks they were the best British band of the 90s (and there are a few who do) should listen to this, definitely maybe, modern life is rubbish, everything must go ( ), urban hymns, and different class, and see who the real dons were

Liked it more than I expected. Some good stuff.

Good music and lyrics.

Rock and always rock

Really good some good songs

01) So Young - 7,5 02) Animal Nitrate - 10,0 03) She's Not Dead - 7,5 04) Moving - 8,0 05) Pantomime Horse - 7,5 06) The Drowners - 8,5 07) Sleeping Pills -8,0 08) Breakdown - 7,5 09) Metal Mickey - 8,5 10) Animal Lover - 8,0 11) The Next Life - 8,5 TOTAL: 8,14 (81/100) Current ranking: 99/318 I've never been a big fan of Suede, but this album is really good, it takes me back to the Britpop days. "Animal Nitrate" is a great song. However, looking at my records, their second album "Dog Man Star" currently ranks higher at #61 with a rating of 8.54 (85/100).

It sounds like gay serial killer music, but in a good way? Is that weird?

Another album from the time of procreation where I wasn’t paying any attention to anything new. I’d probably like this album a lot if I’d listen again. But until then…meh.

So this album was actually very peaceful and relaxing to listen to. I think it was a little boring for sure after a couple songs but towards the beginning it was just calming and honestly pretty. I feel very neutral on this album and I’m not sure how to rate it because yes it was nice but I 1) don’t see its influence necessarily or 2) it did bore me towards the end. I think if I had the time I would listen a couple more times but for now I’ll give the benefit of the doubt.

I remember this album but not sure how much time - if any - I gave it back upon release. It holds up, and is way better than their follow-up album (Dog Man Star). Really the biggest negative is that the vocals get (more than?) a little trying at times, but I do say that on ~80% of albums. I like the music, although it all gets tiring by the end and I can't figure why it doesn't sustain my interest. e.g. I'd put any 2 of these songs on at any time and dig it but after 6 or 7 the mind wanders... I know on their next album I felt this way a lot more quickly. Is it production? Lack of dynamics? TL;DR: Decently surprising variety, and definitely stands out amongst the other billion or so 90s Brit-pop entries on this list not to mention what still gets (over)played on radio, but can't sustain my long-term interest. Good for a few tracks on a playlist. 6/10 3 stars.

I think I've had a Suede album before. Sexy cover! There are parts of this song that remind me of Catherine Wheel. Meh.

Pretty good

The music, musicianship, and musicians are great. Unfortunately, the lead singer suffers from a disease where he believes his purposely cracking voice and end-of-sentence yelps add to the music.

Totally new to this one, haven't even heard of the band. First listen through: nice dreamy indie rock, certainly sounds of a time. All sounded a bit similar. Wouldn't seek it out to listen again, but definitely wouldn't object. 3/5?

This is my pop blind spot. Softer than the rest of the genre, but more technically interesting

Really enjoyed this one!

Quite enjoyed this one! Hovering between a 3 and 4 but have been bumping up to 4 when that happens so I guess I'll continue on that trend.

This was ok. I didn't love it nor did I hate it. Pretty easy listening for the most part.

When this came out, there was a lot of media hype for them, cause they looked good in magazines. The music was okay. Fine, but nothing exciting. It’s still fine, but ultimately not much more than that.

Meh… nothing wrong with it.

-this is definitely at the better end of the Britpop spectrum I’d say. Not sure why Suede didn’t do better in America at least for a little while because this is pretty strong for a debut, I actually really like Brett Anderson’s voice -Favorites are Animal Nitrate, Breakdown, and Animal Lover

I probably would have liked this when it came out, but today it does not interest me much.

First of all - interesting that for me to find this album I had to call the band 'The London Suede'. Is it just Suede in London? How many Suede's are there? Anyway, this was fine. Maybe worth a closer listen.

I was way out with my suppositions. I lumped this in with the dreich of Britpop. I was way out. Next to the grey yawn of Oasis, this is a veritable kaleidoscope. Put simply, this is cooler, sexier and more dangerous than anything that other mob put out. 'Animal Nitrate' whips. There's something pleasantly seedy about Suede, at least on the strength of this release. Admittedly, like much of Britpop, it looks backwards, but at least Suede hoovered up the good stuff.

British trash. The worst album in the list. From begin to end trying imitantig David Bowie. Boring.

3.5☆/5 09.03.2024

just fine overall, but when a song hit it HIT, you know?

I feel like this kind of style is always a hit or a miss. In this case is a hit

I have never heard of this band. If I had not seen the date of the release I would have thought this was released 10 years earlier - when The Smiths reigned. So, a bit of a throwback that I really, really enjoyed. These songs fall right in my wheelhouse. Jangly guitar…a bit of angst…..good stuff.

Good sound Way to similar to the smiths They killed when they released the album. I think they needed theor own sound but didnt get it till a few albums in

Uninspiring

I suffered through the singing. 1.5 Stars. Sorry, Suede.

3/5

No desire to listen to this again. Very long and uninspired for especially for an early 90s record.

Damn, what a controversial album cover for the 90s. This was ok, has a lot of elements of other music I like, but nothing super outstanding. 2* Damnit, I had it on shuffle and not even sure where it started or ended.

I didn't care much for this album as a whole, but those first two songs are killer.

Not a massive Suede fan but this was a fantastic license on a Saturday while I made breakfast.

Pretty good album, nice vocal, okay music. Bit surprising position on the list, but I really enjoyed it. Will gladly look into this album again in the future.

What?

Good album. Different to all the other 90's music.

Esta lista tiene muchos discos de new wave y no me gusta.

There are some really solid tracks here but It can be a bit slow at times. We liked most of it though

I didn't think this was gonna be as good as it was. I didn't think I'd hear another good britpop song after so many not-so-good ones

Big yawn.

Good stuff.

I think this album is definitely worthy of more listens. For now I would rate it 4 stars or B-.

Music was good but nothing really stuck. Really a 3.5

Not awful but not my tunes

Proto-Britpop. The real great songs by Suede were to come on later albums, but this is more than a decent start, both of a band and of a genre. 3.5/5

I like this better than their following album Dog Man Star, but I just get lost in the British glam of it all and can't find a foothold to give it staying power. 2.5/5

Really good kinda shoegazy vibe

Not my taste

Generic britpop from the 90s

Suede is the second Suede album on the list as far as I remember, but neither of them are Coming Up, which was my favourite. The first four tracks on here here bangers and easy 4 territory, everything else afterwards is a bit weaker by comparison (Sleeping Pills is the best of them, just over Metal Mickey) and a bit less interesting, so it's a 3 overall because it's on its way to being the stuff I really liked from them, but not there yet.

Like our previous Suede album, didn't like it as much as the Suede I'd heard in my dad's car (Coming Up) when I was young. But this is better than Dog Man Star, I think. Just isn't that memorable for me, 3/5.

I found myself thinking, "This album has to get interesting at some point, right? Right?" Cue my excitement when I reached the final trio of songs – Metal Mickey, Animal Lover, and The Next Life – which are the only really great cuts from the tracklist. The remainder is fairly bland, milquetoast Britpop that was clearly inspired by the likes of early-career Bowie and the Smiths, but with less gusto and nothing new to bring to the party. (In fact, the same could be said for every song, but the final three were just a smidge better.) I'm definitely giving this album more flak than I should, because it was by no means bad. The vocals were funny and British, and the instrumentation was actually pretty dope. But I came in with high expectations because of the 4/5 album Dog Man Star, released a year later, which I had already reviewed. I'm not even sure I would say Dog Man Star was good, even though I gave it a good rating – but it committed a kind of Beatlesque style, which is at least a genre you can't go wrong with. Britpop is much more questionable. 3/5 Key tracks: Metal Mickey, Animal Lover, The Next Life

Yksi iki-inhokeista. Levy sattui osumaan aamulenkillä kuunneltavaksi ja teki mieli heittäytyä liikkuvan auton eteen. VMP.

Oikein hyvä debyyttialbumiks, Coming Up oli niin paljon kovempi, että tähdet jää kolmeen

Found this extremely boring. Some of the retro guitar tones were alright but not digging the vox.

This one caught me off guard. I had no clue what to expect going in. Never heard of the band, and the album cover felt like a random pick from a thrift store bin. But the opening track, “So Young,” hit hard right out of the gate. The guitar riff during the chorus is slick and oddly familiar. It grabbed my attention immediately. “Moving” was another solid track, and the whole album has a confident mix of glam rock flair and early Britpop edge. Brett Anderson’s voice is theatrical in a good way, and the band knows how to build up a song without dragging it out. It’s not one I would’ve stumbled across on my own, but I’m glad I heard it. Solid stuff all around.

Solid album. I liked this one--it has some 90s alternative/britpop vibes but is more akin to 80s stuff like The Smiths, etc. There were some nice tunes here. ***

#62 SHE CAN START TO WALK OUT IF SHE WANTS I got warm memories of the Suede show I saw over 1 year ago. I absolutely adore So Young, it's an amazing song. Love the cover. An absolute britpop classic in my eyes, and maybe even more important than some other contemporaries.

Geen slecht album, maar nu ook niet geweldig. Animal Nitrate is echt wel een klassieker. So Young is ook nog benoemenswaardig. Metal Mickey, The Drowners en Moving zijn nummers die ik nog niet kende en nog oké vond. 2.9*

Kivan vahvasti alkaa, pojilla on tekemisen meininki tässä! Henk koht mulle Suede vaan ei silti lakkaa olemasta tylsää ainakin pidemmän päälle, mielenkiinto ei pysy koko levyn aikana. Varsinkin kun kaikki paukut tunnutaan käyttävän kolmosbiisissä.

Mitä helvettiä, miksei tämä debyytti ole parempi kuin Dog Man Star? Haistan yliyrittämistä - musikaalimaista biisinkirjoitusta ja tavoitteellista 60-luvun eksentrisempien elementtien valikointia. Menettelee toistaiseksi. 2,5

starts very promising, but soon sorta drifts off into the softie rockie zone of meaninglessness

Downers and Metal Mickey are really good. The rest of the album is kinda bland, just a little punch and I would have liked this so much more.

I like Metal Mickey well enough, and much of the music. But the lead singers voice gets on my nerves.

Wasn't on my radar during the Brit Pop era. Fine but nothing really stood out. There are other bands of this time and era that i'd rather listen to.

Not familiar with this at all and it was fine. Never wanted to turn it off. But I don't remember much about it.

Nothing to see here.

0_o First listen Have to check out the London suede before I listen to this. I listen to like 3 songs but it's alright I guess.

Not sure how this made it. One of the most boring Brit pop albums

It's tolerable and had some enjoyable songs. Probably enjoy it even more after that garbage I was given yesterday by Robert Wyatt

Imagine starting the Britpop Genre because Damon Albarn stole your girlfriend. It sounds exactly like this. Jokes aside, the breakup incorporated the unique melancholic wistfulness amongst joy that rules Britpop. You can hear the Clash, the Bowie, the Smiths... all of these excellent British influences that led to yet another wonderful British sound

Goes so hard. One of the great debuts. Wipes the floor with the Blur/Oasis rivalry. Their follow up, Dog Man Star is also a belter.

A couple of decent singles, but, so.much.filler.

Feels weird rating this without listening but I can’t find this streaming anywhere.

July 11, 2024 HL: “So Young”, “Moving”, "Breakdown”, “Animal Lover”, “Where the Pigs Don’t Fly” (bonus) Online articles mention the "Big Four" of Britpop- Blur, Oasis, Pulp & Suede. Well I've heard 5(!) Blur albums, 2 Oasis (Oases), 1 Pulp and not a lick of this band before today. A fine night-time listen, but in a tricky place between its influences (Smiths & Bowie) and the later 90’s Brit albums that came to define the era more. At least here in North America

Kind of good but boring

Kinda reminds me of The Cure.

Another dud this week. Just your average Britpop album you heard 50 times already. The singles are bland and forgettable. The only highlight is "Animal Lover". It was fresh in 1993 but it has since gone off. 2 stars for "Self Titled".

nix besonderes

i hate this one oh i HATE this one huh

Nice to revisit this after all these years where it's not One Of Many flowing into the studio. 3.5

Ni po mojem okusu.

Overall, the music was solid, but the vocals were a bit rough around the edges. The album presents an intriguing mix of alternative, grunge, and glam rock. While it might seem average for its time period, I can see it being the kind of album that grows on you with repeated listens, revealing its depth and unique qualities.

could i write poetry to this? n

Some parts of this reminded me of Rush, but more British and less "Proggy." The rest of it didn't hold my attention very long.

Yawn.

You'd think I would love the band that "kicked off Britpop" but I do not enjoy Suede. Annoying vocals. The music borders on interesting, but never quite gets there.

This was bland. Music, lyrics, production.

Very good and underrated

I'm not so sure about this.. lol It felt like pretend music. 😅

Ja best nice

Brass in pocket lekker hoor Maar voor de rest niet echt mijn ding

Hadn't heard this one before, but was excited to listen since 90s British alt-rock is a favorite genre of mine. They didn't disappoint.

Meh. I thought I would have liked this as it was during my formative years. I now know why I am not familiar with them.

Animal Nitrate is a humongous banger. Expected to hate this, actually did not.

Bland, at best