I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

Another crap album

Beautiful voice meant to sing Prince covers.

In a wild upset, "Nothing Compares 2 U" is the best song on the album. Go figure. Respect to Sinead, she seems like she was rad, although (at the risk of sounding sexist) a little nuts. May she rest. Sadly, I'll admit I was bored. That said, I figured out that Nirvana lifted the album title for "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter," so I learned something today.

This is a great album. A little slow in parts. But man could this woman sing. And write a song. Nothing Compares 2 U is great and deserving of being the best know of her songs but there is a lot of great stuff on this record. Poor Sinead O'Connor, she was dealt a terrible hand and the way the industry treated her is so sad. She should have been a much bigger name and known for her music more than (rightly) ripping up a picture of the pope on SNL. Like Yoko Ono, the way that everyone treated her should be seen as one of the times that everyone got it wrong. 4/5

(Light 7/10) This album is a bit of a mixed bag of different styles of alternative rock and pop, with lots of emphasis on Sinéad's poetry and lyricism of socio-political commentary, as well as lamenting personal events in her life. Sonically, this record is a bit all over the place, which kind of makes for a sort of clunky package. For all the great qualities she has as an artist, I think the overall execution for this album needed some refinement. That is not to discredit what is done really well here. Her voice is commanding and draws you in, she knows how to strike at the emotional depth of her words and accentuates the lyrics in a very potent way. The way in which she is not afraid to write about difficult topics both in the social aspect and in her own life is very admirable, especially considering the time and place historically. Sinéad was an artistic badass for sure. Obviously the cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" overshadows a lot of the material here, but in terms of my personal favorite song I rather prefer "I am stretched on your grave" for it's unique blend of trip hop and Irish folk. It also doesn't help that Prince allegedly almost beat her during a visit to his mansion. So his connection to her popularity feels rather tainted as a result. So yeah really to sum up my thoughts, this record is rather good but deserves proper time to sit with it and absorb her lyrics. I just wish it was also more stylistically focused. Oh well!

As an Irish resident, ebat im avout to say is sacriligious, but Sinead wasmt one for going with the flow, so fuck it. I think this is a pretty mid level album. It is famous for the obviously very good cover of a prince song, but its profile was significantly enhanced by the video, the fact she is pretty and she was controversial. If this was made before MTV and she wants beautiful this would have disappeared into the Irish charts and never crossed over. The rest of the album is fine, but it is a significant step down. Some nice vocals and some decent songs, but nothing stands out particularly. Weirdly, i dislike Grianne Chattons voice and i prefer his cover of 'Black boys on Mopeds' so there is a good song in there.

Such a beautiful voice, which soars on ‘nothing compares 2 U’ and ‘last day of our acquaintance’. Unfortunately the rest of the album just feels a bit flat despite some of the lyrical content.

Objectively, I can understand why people might rate this album. However, I’ve never particularly liked Sinead O’Connor’s voice for the most part - I find it just too warbly to really enjoy. I also viscerally hate “Nothing Compares 2 U”, and have done for as long as I can remember. This album is largely in the same vein (ie: slow and depressing). There’s no doubt her lyrics were masterful and, as she was in her activism, hard-hitting, but it’s the musical delivery of them which I find horrible to listen to. Which is a real shame, because she was such a wonderful, outspoken woman who was drawing attention to issues long before it was popular - and she was right about them all. This is a 1.5* for me, but the powerful lyrics justify rounding up to a 2.

Nothing Compares 2 U and 9 other songs. No, that's mean..... but there's certainly an element of truth to it. NC2U is such a difficult song to top. I loved the orchestration in Feel So Different - it was beautiful as it continued to build over the length of the song. I wish the length of the song wasn't nearly 7 minutes though. Unfortunately, that was followed by I Was Stretched On Your Grave, that was sonically extremely dated (lyrically too, but that's a lot more understandable given it's a 17th century poem). Three Babies had a really pretty melody. The Emperor's New Clothes reminded me of Belinda Carlisle which wasn't a comparison I expected to make (liked it though). Black Boys On Mopeds was great. And then NC2U... It turns out I don't like Prince albums. They're long and overly indulgent and too jam-based for me. But dear god, he wrote a good song here. Then gave it away (and subsequently regretted it, recording his own version). It's great, despite also sounding a little dated. Jump In The River was fairly dull. You Cause as Much Sorrow also not my favourite, and Last Day Of Our Acquaintance was much the same although at least it has a bit of umph to it. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, as the final track, just focusing on Sinead's voice makes logical sense... But it's also my least favourite type of her songs, so a low point for me. Overall, this is is a 3.5, but there's not enough for me to round up. 3/5

Sinead O’Connor was right, and treated terribly by both the music industry and the public at large, and I wish I liked this album more than I do … but it’s just a bit boring, to be honest. Her voice is amazing, and Nothing Compares 2 U is brilliant, but that’s really where it ends.

Sophomore slump salvaged by what may be the single best performance of a Prince song ever, including his own. The pain in her voice on this is especially poignant and haunting now, in light of her subsequent troubles and early demise.

I'm sure my reaction to this album is quite different than for most, but I guess I bought and listened to this album at just the right impressionistic time in late teenage-hood. In fact, the only real critique I always had was how incredibly poorly produced/mixed her early albums were, and I'm very happy that the 2009 remastered version is so much better. I'm not sure I can say why her almost maudlin delivery on so many of the tracks works for me when similar artists like Alanis Morissette or even Adele never really felt as deeply-felt or authentic, but nearly every song I've heard by Sinead O'Conner feels like she's just recently torn out a new piece of her heart in an epically tragic life; this was even more true on her debut "The Lion and the Cobra". (It was always a marvel to me that she *didn't* die of suicide or an overdose, although very sad that she died not long after her son committed suicide.) My favorites are probably "I am stretched on your grave" (and only now discovered that it's an English-lanugage rendition of a 17th-century Irish poem), "Black boys on mopeds", the fantastic cover to Prince's "Nothing compares 2 u" and the eternally sad "The last day of our acquaintance". In fact, the only weak tracks are probably "Three babies" and "Jump in the river".

A delight. Really glad to have been dealt this one.

Amazing voice and vocal emotion

Firstly: NC2U might be one of the best songs ever. Amazing. Secondly: a chunk of this album is fine and sounds a little dated, I’m sorry.

Love Sinead and love this album. Might not be my favorite but still pretty perfect.

Fine overall. Also, Sinead was right.

Great song…

This feels like a record you need to listen to with context because without it, I don’t think the music stands out very much. She does have a great voice though. 3.5⭐️

It's probably good, but I would never feel like listening to it

This album was on constant rotation in my house and my office and my car and all my friends’ cars when this record first came out. We were all obviously in a bit of a mood. I hadn’t listened to it in ages, though, until she died a few years ago, and started picking it up again from time to time. The personal (and political) force behind these songs makes them so compelling. Favorite track: “I Am Stretched On Your Grave,” an old Irish song that by her feels literal, especially how she sings it with just the marvelously harsh bass and drums until it breaks into the trad fiddling. I’ve now got it stuck in my head and I think it popped up in a dream last night. Great record.

Will always think of CK on this. Miss you my friend.

Not bad. I bet SNL would host her to promote some of this music

It starts out strong, but loses its steam halfway through. Not bad, but not slas timeless as once believed. 3/5

"Three Babies" is beautiful. "Black Boys on Mopeds" is stand out. This is a very emotional album and I can see how it would connect with people on that level. I don't personally feel drawn into it or experiencing that connection so it is middling for me with the exception of the top songs.

I love this album. “Black Boys on Mopeds” is one of my all-time favourites, and “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Nothing Compares 2 U” and “The Last Day of Our Acquaintance” are all incredible. Sinéad’s voice makes every word feel personal. The melancholy between those highlights sometimes weighs a little heavily, though, and leaves me hovering over that fifth star. The best moments make a very convincing case for it.

"Nothing Compares 2 U" is literally incomparable. Sinéad had an incredible voice, and it's a shame she lived such a tragic life.

Een album uit de pre-foto-van-de-paus-verscheurtijd, en voor alle andere vertwijfelde zoektochten en geestelijke ellende die ze door zou maken. Een (wanneer kaalgeschoren) direct herkenbaar hoofd, maar vooral een direct herkenbare stem. Want ondanks al het gedoe rond haar persoon, zet ze hier een album neer dat van begin tot eind klinkt als een klok. Deze keer zijn de snobs zo verstandig om gewoon het album met de hit te kiezen, maar de verstilde nummers zijn net zo goed, a capella is ze misschien wel op haar best. En een protest tegen Margaret Thatcher is altijd welkom. Ik stap even over alle controverses heen en beloon de vele muzikale kwaliteiten.

Sinead houdt van het uitsmeren van lettergrepen. Normaal noem ik dat direct zeurend. Maar Sinead smeert het nog wat verder uit dan gebruikelijk, en dan is zeurend niet meer het gevoel wat bij mij wordt opgeroepen. Het lijkt vooral een manier om haar zang te etaleren. Want uiteindelijk draait dit album om de bekende zangstem van mevrouw. Het heeft haar in elk geval de dikke hit Nothing Compares 2 U gebracht. (Waarbij ik mij enigszins verwonder dat iemand met het imago van deze dame een 2 en een U gebruikt.) Het is onmiskenbaar een eigen geluid. Maar een heel album van dat geluid vind ik wel veel. En niet op elk nummer pakt het even goed uit.

Over de controversiele acties waarmee Skinhead O'Connor destijds het nieuws haalde, kun je hele podcasts vullen. Nu zouden we het denk ik vooral grappig vinden als je een foto van de paus verscheurt, want er gebeuren wel ergere dingen in de wereld. Maar oh oh, wat heeft ze het zichzelf vooral ontzettend moeilijk gemaakt in haar leven. Dit album is natuurlijk een enorme bestseller en mag alleen daarom al niet ontbreken in deze lijst. Het is mij allemaal iets te traag en theatraal. En misschien staan haar beste nummers wel op het eerste album The Lion and the Cobra, met Mandinka en Troy als bekendste songs daarvan. Maar ik begrijp de keuze voor dit album heel goed, dankzij de oorwurm Nothing Compares 2 U. Ik zet hem op een 2,5. Het is niet heel slecht, maar ik zou dit uit mezelf niet zomaar opzetten. En het is vrij NSFW, dus ik rond hem af naar beneden.

I thought I'd prefer The Lion and the Cobra and its more rock-focused sound, but I actually liked this turn in a more pop-focused direction a lot! It ends up feeling a whole lot more folk and ethereal and all, and appeals to the part of me that likes stuff like Jane Siberry.

I think if I were a sad woman I might like this more. Alas, I am not. Not a lot here other than the Prince cover. Black boys on mopeds and jump in the river were nice but on the whole pretty slow and whiny

Don't really know much about Sinead, other than that clip from SNL where she rips up the picture of the Pope. Liked this alot more than I expected. Nice variety of sad Irish tunes (Black Boys on Mopeds) and more rock or groove-oriented stuff (I Am Stretched on Your Grave, Emperor's New Clothes). I think this album would be stronger if every song was like a minute or two shorter - they don't all develop enough to justify 5-6 minutes.

Overall Rating - 3.90/5 (7.80/10). As it typical for Irish music, the melancholy is much of the point. And those are better songs.

3.2

Oooooook I get it, this is great. Black boys on mopeds and last day of our acquaintance, along with nothing compares, of course, the highlights.

I don’t remember ever listening to this album before despite buying The Lion and the Cobra! And yet it feels like it’s always been there.

Die Nothing Compares 2U Heulboje, na das kann nichts werden. Der Opener hat mich dann aber positiv überrascht. Der Rest dann doch leider wie erwartet.

favs: the emperors new clothes you cause so much sorrow rating 1/5

Synger fint, plus den ene banger der, albummet er dog ret meh, som helhed.

Hvis ikke Frk. O’Connor havde valgt at lave et cover af en ret ukendt Prince sang, så havde hendes aftryk på verdenen nok været meget begrænset.

The ending of the first song was so beautifully orchestral, it gave me chills and I thought, “this album is going to be something.” For most of the 90s, I honestly didn’t know that her big hit was a bit more of a one off and that the rest of this album is more about protest and social commentary. This album provided such a richer understanding of her as an artist.

I never cared for ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ but was otherwise going in blind. I quite liked the rest of it, especially ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ and ‘Black Boys On Mopeds’. Very melancholy but in all the right ways.

I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, since I'm lukewarm on Nothing Compares 2 U. But man! This is a great album! The Emperor's New Clothes is exactly the kind of song I love - and oooh do I love it. Everything else really hit, too. Emotional and honest, at times brutal. Honestly made me appreciate Nothing Compares 2 U, too, in the context of the album. Sinead, you deserved better. So glad I got to listen to this.

Gold

This one was OK, it picked up in the middle of the album. Some of the songs, there is three or four of them. I really didn’t care for. Two or three stars.

Her story as an artist is very interesting. There are a few things here and there that sound interesting, but it mostly just sounds like a lot of other pop albums.

O'Connor's appearance on SNL was punk AF! Nine years after she was basically ostracized for calling attention to the sexual abuse scandals and the coverups thereof perpetrated by the Catholic church for years, the very Pope whose photo she had ripped up came out and said, "Uh, yeah. That stuff actually did happen." By then, unfortunately, the damage to her reputation, career and overall popularity had already been done. It's a shame, too, because she was a massive talent, and this album is absolutely brilliant. My only complaint would be about the flow and harsh tone shifts between tracks. A somber and heavy song is often followed by an upbeat pop tune, and it's a bit jarring and too mood-swingy. For that reason alone, it misses out on being a perfect 5 for me.

Surprised by how many super songs on here and nice track list.

Stripped down songs felt brave and some were akin to show gaze before it was even a thing. Up and down, it's good but not outstanding

Some very bland songs, some very beautiful ones. It was a nice mixture, but there weren't any that particularly stood out to me. Actually that's a lie, Nothing Compares 2 U is very much the standout track on this album. Her voice is gorgeous though, really spectacular vocals. I also enjoyed the change of tempo and tone with The Emperor's New Clothes, it felt very 90s. It honestly reminds me of Alanis Morissette. Anyway, I simultaneously enjoyed and tolerated this, sometimes it felt a bit scratchy and grating.

The cultural conversation around this record has always been dominated by "Nothing Compares 2 U" — Prince's song, Sinéad's performance, the shaved head and the single tear doing as much work as the vocal itself. That performance is genuinely one of the most emotionally direct moments in pop music history, and it earns every bit of the attention it gets. The honest surprise is how much the rest of the record delivers in ways the single's shadow obscures. The diversity is real and unexpected — cool beats and grooves sitting alongside a cappella pieces, acoustic folk, and orchestral pop in a sequence that holds together as a unified emotional journey rather than a collection of styles. The opening a cappella "Feel So Different" establishes a tone of vulnerability and spiritual searching that the record sustains throughout, and the rhythmic moments that surface along the way give the whole thing a range that pure folk-vocal records don't attempt. O'Connor's voice is the instrument that makes all of it work — raw, precise, capable of going from whisper to full power within the same phrase without losing control. The emotional directness is total throughout, which is either overwhelming or exactly what you needed depending on the day. A four that the whole record earns rather than just the single — which is the more meaningful achievement given how completely "Nothing Compares 2 U" dominates the memory of everything around it. She left too soon.

It was difficult not to be charmed by Sinead at the time of this album.if you had encountered her debut, The Lion and the Cobra then you knew that underlying this beautiful voice was a fiery, complex, passionate and fearless artist with the rare ability to make you feel every word. On this follow up, the edges are a bit smoother, the vocals more controlled than on the debut, but none of the elements were missing. This is a fully realized album by a singular artist who is likely best known for the prince cover and a SNL performance, but should be remembered and regarded as a masterful artist. Nothing Compares 2 U is remarkable, but so is much of the album. Black Boys on Mopeds, Jump In The River and the titular track all could be singles. Sure there are those who will look at the record and compare every song to the hit- but that misses the point. A remarkable achievement overall that is so effective in highlighting Sinead’s real strength- her amazing vocals and powerful prose. 4/5

Shit was extreme hyped.

Spectacular. Her voice and how she uses it is as special as it gets. The music is constructed perfectly to match.

Sinead O'Connor has a lovely voice, and the lyrics are rather deep. Each song is unique, and mixed very well. Apologies to my Irish friends, but the album just doesn't really do anything for me. In terms of best songs, "The Emperor's New Clothes," has a great groove, ""I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" beautifully breaks everything away to just showcase Sinead's voice, and "Nothing Compares 2 U" (the famously controversial Prince cover) shines as one of the best tracks overall.

The standout is definitely Nothing Compares 2 U, not just because I’ve heard it the most before. I wasn’t expecting the quasi-trance elements on here. Overall really enjoyable.

this was really good

Excellent singing, excellent writing.

I think I’m “supposed” to give this four or five stars but while “Nothing Compares 2 U” is an amazing version, and the songwriting is strong, performance wise I find it to be a little sparse and uninteresting.

A well made dark, sad album. 3.4/5.

Udara u dubine duše kao i sve što je ova divna žena ikad uradila. Neobičan zvuk, nevjerovatan glas, emocije do daske.

Nothing compares to u , classique mais je peux vivre sans l'ecouter. Tres dramatique. On dirait une chanteuse torturee. avec les ombres de la pochette . Bon au moins c'est une des premieres chanteuses quon ecoute du moins. Je vois bien les gens ecouter cette chanson dans le train en regardant par la fenetre. J'ai l'impression que le chant et l'orchestre font deux et pas un. C'est un peu random.

Commentaires en direct: Feel So Different: Bon dieu c'est lent. I am Stretched on Your Grave: Ouh la. Je sais pas pourquoi, j'ai l'impression d'écouter un truc issu de la BO de Matrix, mais en plus lent. ACCELERE BON DIEU. Ah le violon est sympa. En fait le problème de ces albums, c'est que mon approximatif B2 en anglais ne me permet pas de comprendre les paroles et de travailler en même temps. Putain la dernière chanson on dirait les chansons dans les stades à l'américaine. Problème, je ne suis pas au Met Stadium, je suis dans mon bureau à la défense. Tu me diras "c'est juste parce que c'est a capella". Oui. J'ai l'impression qu'à tout moment ça va partir en applaudissements, entrée des joueurs, feux d'artifices. 2/5 (+1 pour la photo déchirée de JPII).

A very somber but beautiful record. Sinead's voice is enchanting and spiritual in nature, and brings much comfort and serenity. The production is typical of the era, electronic synths, but very wide and impactful music to accompany Sinead. Really beautiful record all in all.

intense and poignant

Title track was really nice. Simple yet effective, showcasing her voice

Hey remember when Sinéad went on SNL and tore up a picture of the Pope and said "this is your real enemy"? Remember how she did that like a decade before the Spotlight investigation? I mean, she wasn't wrong. I think we should all apologize to Sinéad's career.

Not really a fan, but ok to listen to once. 2/5

Great voice. The backing beats and instruments are pretty unremarkable. Maybe that’s the point.

A little too slow for me, couldn't keep interest in it

Disappointed with this album. Punk lyrics but over-produced late 80s pop with mediocre vocals.

Great voice of course and 'that track' must be universally loved by all. When the beats had a bit more drive to them, it all felt a bit more purposeful. When there wasn't the same accompaniment I drifted.

Just not my type of music but Black Boys on Mopeds is a banger

Ik vind deze muziek hard te verwerken. Mij iets te zwevering/rustig. **

Best Track - "Nothing Compares 2 U"

There's something good going on here, I'm sure of it, I just don't have what it takes to appreciate it and I do not want what I haven't got.

3.5

She had a really powerful voice. It’s just too bad that she was mistreated by almost everyone that knew her. Her pain and frustration was on full display here. This album is really not for me.

I love Sinead. I enjoy her voice and her passion. That said, this is not one of my favorite albums. ★★★

Meh

An excellent voice, one of the most beautiful and vibrant I’ve ever heard; the way I viewed Sinead changed completely when I saw her tear up the photo of the Pope; seeing her protest and denounce a heinous crime that was taking place behind the Church’s closed doors made my respect for her grow exponentially! From then on, it was never just about the music. I felt pity, anger and frustration at all the suffering they caused her afterwards. I know exactly what I’m talking about, as Pope John Paul II was held in the highest regard, seen by those around me as a true saint – but the truth is that those very same people I dealt with knew what was going on in the Portuguese Church (yes, you read that right: these crimes took place in the Church, with a capital ‘C’, all over the world; no one was spared). So may this beautiful artist live on forever in our memories, and may we never forget her voice, her energy and her courage. For all that, a resounding 10/10 PS – the album is also spectacular and her music is marvellous

It sounded like an angel was singing to me from above. Especially on the last song, such beautiful music and writing. An enjoyable experience indeed!

3.8

This feels like a record you need to listen to with context because without it, I don’t think the music stands out very much.

Such a range of styles and moods on this. It averages out into a really good album. I need to listen to more of her work.

She’s just really very good, isn’t she?

This intrigued me. Obvs I know the prince song, but I figured this album would be like an art students project, like a good one, but still. And it was, at first, track 2 had that weird drum rhythm all the way, but still fitted my expectation. Then track 3 starts with an awesome drum bass thing before the vocals come it, I actually thought myself "cool, here we go". Then we didn't. That song was pants. Then nothing comes on is just amazing in every respect, except perhaps the fade out. The. She goes off into some kind of strumming 90s indie, like belly or someone. The inconsistency is off the charts and I'm not sure it helped me enjoy it. It ended on art school again, which was cool. I think the on a that hit were great. The bits that didn't were not only a shame, but genuinely a let down. Maybe a high 3 as an album.

Sviske. Ikke hørt gjennom

4/5

Intensely personal and politically charged, O'Connor raises the confessional to the sublime Of course, Nothing Compares 2 U is the standout, but Black Boys on Mopeds, Emperors New Clothes, the amazing I am Stretched on Your Grave and Jump on the River all come close to equalling it. You Cause as Much Sorrow, written, apparently, about her late mother and The Last Day of Our Acquaintance, about the end of her marriage are jaw dropping in their frankness. The final song, the title track, is achingly beautiful, like a modern folk song sung a capella. Absolute master work. And she was, what, 23 when she made it?

I've been interested in listening to Sinead's work after reading her autobiography Rememberings. This album definitely did not disappoint. I thought it was beautiful and powerful. Really great.

Brilliant album that somehow fell out of the rotation. What a joy to revisit. Sinéad was an icon who stood up against the Catholic Church and was relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for her convictions. As a songwriter, she was vulnerable and not afraid to be political. Her music is moving, beautiful, and evocative. What an incredible album.

Really good and very Cranberries-esque. Probably deserves a 4 but I’m not there yet.

J’ai adoré surtout un titre kiss kiss

OMG! What a Queen she was. Such prescient protest songs, beautifully rendered. She was so brave to take on the patriarchy, seemingly by herself, in her 20s. We really lost a lot when the biz abandoned her and so many stood aside and watched the machine grind up Ms. Sinead O’Connor. But, I don’t rate albums based on the personality or social accomplishments of the artist. This is excellent musically. I read some other generator reviews and found people panning her talents. I don’t get it. There are several all time bangers on this album. Her voice and delivery are powerful and on point, the songs are interesting and interestingly arranged. Simply put, this album rocks! A 5.

I’m so happy that I finally got Sinéad! What a unique presence she had in music and what a stunning voice. I Do Not Want… is of course her most famous album, her most succesfull album and home to her blockbuster single Nothing Compares 2 U. That single is without a doubt a monumental piece of music. Although a cover, she makes it completely her own. Heartbreakingly vulnerable vocals are paired with a rather simple instrumental to simply create magic. Thankfully, the rest of the album doesn’t pale in comparison! Of course nothing reaches quite the heights of that behemoth of a single, but Sinéad still delivers an album full of songs that evoke many emotions. From the more uptempo Jump In The River about a sexual infatuation to the hip-hop-esque Stretched On Your Grave - an interpretation of an old Irish poem about a lost love that never quite reached its apex - the album contains song that are musically more varied than one might suspect. Sinéad inhabits these songscapes with a confidence that you wouldn’t even dare to ask the question „Should Sinéad sing over a hip-hop beat?“. Of course, the core of the album are the slower, quieter songs. Black Boys On Mopeds especially is an impressive exhibit of Sinéads abilities as a (political) storyteller, likely influenced by her love for Bob Dylan. The opener, Feel So Different is an interesting exercise in reflecting on O’Connor’s life and relationships - honestly, go read her memoir to learn more about it, it’s a great book. Overall, the album like its artwork life in a simplicity that could be mistaken for emptiness, but it’s far from that. Sinéad’s voice simply fills every room and the music compliments that perfectly without every attempting to take center stage from the main event. I don’t think this is Sinéad at her musical peak, that followed four years later on the remarkable Universal Mother. But at the end of a day, this is still a great album.

Listens: 1.5 Standout Tracks: None I couldn't get though a second listen. Not interested in this in the slightest. Not interested in the singing, the lyrics, the instrumentation. Nada.

Well, Sinead O'Rebellion. Shock me, shock me, shock me with that deviant behavior.

Tortured soul. Blah blah blah.