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Nothing compares håller jag som en av världens bästa låtar och den här skivan håller överlag en riktigt hög nivå. Sineads röst är fantastisk och produktionen är bra och känns för det mesta clean och tidlös. Stark fyra.
I more or less have the same notes for this album that I do for Tracy Chapman (1987). Simply stated, “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” puts human emotion into song on a personal level. O’Connor recounts her own tragedies (You Cause As Much Sorrow, Last Day of Our Acquaintance), accepts her lot in life (The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Title Track), and comments on issues that are unfortunately still all too relevant today (Black Boys on Mopeds). This album should not be missed.
Sinead's voice is powerful and emotional. Nothing Compares 2 U is amazing, and listening to the Prince version really solidifies how she made it her own. Others like The Emperor's New Clothes, Black Boys on Mopeds, and Last Day of Our Acquaintance really hit for me too. It's a 5 for it's overall impact, and I only go with a 4 because its not something I'd come back to over and over again for my tastes. But I'm really glad I heard the whole thing and would gladly listen again.
Ruim e eu escutei umas 3 músicas no máximo. Parece trilha sonora de filme
Sabe aquela coxinha fria e gordurosa? Então é esse álbum, vc até come se precisar muito
Sinéad O'Connor is one of those artists that I appreciate more than enjoy actually listening to. Some quality stuff here, but rarely something I will seek out on my own.
great single, just didn't feel much for the rest of the album
Beautiful music and a beautiful voice flying in the face of a lifetime of grief. While Sarah McLachlan may be the only other name that comparably comes to mind, I can’t think of anyone else that sings quite like Sinead O’Connor. Her voice is a talent that can’t be taught. While “Nothing Compares 2 U” gets its flowers all the time everywhere, I think the previous song “Black Boys On Mopeds” is the most striking. I’ve never heard a protest song sound so pretty and graceful. Easy 4/5
That went on way too long. Really need to be in a mood to consider this a must listen to and nowhere near that mood. Hated that it kept going but I'll give it a little benefit of the doubt
Good voice, variety of pop instrumentals
She has so much range! 90's Irish rock typified.
Sinéad O’Connor’s 1990 album still feels startlingly alive. It’s one of those rare albums where emotional nakedness, political clarity, and musical invention all lock together into something that transcends its era. Even more than three decades later, the record sounds like a dispatch from a mind unwilling to compromise—musically, morally, or spiritually. “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” is often remembered for its defiant lyrics, but the real secret weapon is the drumming outro. It’s loose, tumbling, almost impatient—like the rhythm section is trying to outrun the constraints Sinéad is singing about. The groove doesn’t fade so much as it breaks free, underscoring the song’s theme of refusing to be boxed in by public narratives or private expectations. It’s one of the most quietly radical production choices on the album. “Black Boys on Mopeds” remains one of O’Connor’s most devastating political statements. Delivered with a whisper rather than a shout, it indicts state violence, racism, and hypocrisy with a clarity that feels painfully current. The song’s power comes from its restraint: no ornamentation, no melodrama—just a voice, a guitar, and a moral argument that lands harder because it’s sung with sorrow rather than rage. It’s a reminder that O’Connor wasn’t just a pop icon; she was a truth‑teller who refused to soften her message for anyone. The album’s centerpiece, of course, is “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a song that became so culturally dominant it sometimes overshadows the rest of the record. But within the album’s context, it’s not just a breakup ballad—it’s the emotional hinge of a project obsessed with honesty. O’Connor’s vocal performance is almost unbearably intimate, and the sparse arrangement gives her nowhere to hide. The political and personal threads of the album meet here: vulnerability as a form of resistance, grief as a kind of truth‑telling. Its relevance endures because the performance is so unguarded it feels like it could have been recorded yesterday. I am leaning on lower side of the 4/5 line ‑because there a few clunkers in here that I would probably skip such as Jump in the River. That said, the album’s emotional courage, political clarity, and sonic minimalism make it one of the most enduring statements of the early ’90s. It’s not just a classic; it’s a reminder of how powerful a single voice can be when it refuses to be silenced.
There is no one like her.
Her voice is unmatched but I can only wish the songs were less boring. The fact that the most recognisable song from this album (and in entire Sinead’s career) is a cover and not the original work kinda says something, innit?
Gorgeous sounding music, wonderful voice. Good vibes I find myself having a difficult time following the lyrics. They feel like they're telling a story, but I can't make it out. Nothing Compares 2 You get this right up to 4 star territory. The other songs are good, but tend to blend together and fade into the background.
This album is so cool, with the absolute classic “Nothing compares 2U”, also haven’t heard “I am stretched out on your grave” for a long time, SInead RIP🙏🏼🫶🏽
***A good easy listening album
This album is undoubtedly gorgeous, both lyrically and vocally. I will say that I can understand how, for some, it can be difficult to really get into the somber tone of this album. However, speaking from my own personal enjoyment, I really found this listen cathartic. The themes throughout are sorrowful, yes, but they are delivered in the form of eloquent, beautifully delivered music. It was an excellent break from all of the rock albums I have listened to lately as well, which I appreciated. I really enjoyed this listen.
Fitting I listened to this on St. Patrick's Day. 6/10
I mean she has a nice voice, but nothing memorable. Also, I'm not really into British/Irish politics or whatever
Magnificent voice. One all time great track. Puerile politics and most of the lyrics are self pitying cringe.
Not as bad as I thought at the beginning and Nothing Compares to You is a classic, but this really isn't my thing.
3/4
Album lindo, músicas lindas ❤️
I love this album. Not only a lovely voice, but the album is cohesive. Despite some depressing subject matters, the album is very listenable.
Smooth voice. Album seems to be curated to show it off. It was very good even if not my kind of music.
Man the Irish sure do know how to make music woeful.
But like.....what else is about it? Yeah she's a good singer but the only reason this isn't all immediately forgettable is because it's kind of bad? I would refuse a Grammy too, if I knew I didn't deserve it.
tl;dr Nothing Compares 2 Nothing Compares 2 U It's a good album - it feels moody, it's interesting, and no one has probably been more vindicated in the years since it came out than Sinead O'Connor. That said, it feels pretty forgettable outside of Nothing Compares 2 U.
Pretty solid and emotional!
An excellent album.
this is a really solid album listening experience. it's paced well. and she was right to tear up that picture of the pope
Look, Sinead O'Connor is so fucking cool. I'm not willing to argue about this. It's extremely punk rock to shave a different musical group's iconography into your head to perform your song at the Grammys in protest of them separating out the rap section and it's also extremely punk rock to tear up photos of the Pope on television. This album has a few low points but I'm willing to overlook them. Nothing Compares
torn malku megju 3 ili 4... 3.8?
Powerful and profound. #johnsCDs
I do not want what I haven't gotten from this album. Distinct voice and good music, that except for a few songs of note, bored me.
Really nice to hear irishness coming through on this record I like it Prefer her first album, but this is good
Black Boys on Moped is peak
She can convey so much emotion with her voice; it's incredible.
Not really my thing and I didn't really like it very much, other than one track that I like another artist's version of.
Didn't know what to expect really, but was surprised the journey this one took me on. Three Babies was moving, Emperor's Clothes and Jump in the River interesting. Nothing Compares I feel like I never hear the original. That Night Nurse is now the definitive for me, so cool.
I was unfamiliar with Sinead's work except for the viral moment on SNL. Turns out I sort of knew "Nothing Compares 2 U" because its chorus gets sample on a Girl Talk song (immediately followed by the line "I was gettin' some head - gettin' gettin' some head" which changes the tone a lot). Anyway, it's a good record. Some of the songs sound a little dated now, but that's to be expected for something that came out in 1990. Some tracks also sounded more modern than I expected for 1990 and there's some neat experimentation going on. "I am Stretched On Your Grave" goes so hard with the Irish jig situation going on in the bridge. All in all, this album evokes some heavy feelings, and you can feel the pain of the singer in a lot of it. Not all of the audio kept me hooked, but the emotions conveyed kept me interested.
As I'm listening I really appreciate what she's doing here. The tone shifts, speaking out on social issues she cares about, vocal ability, and instrumentals are great. The strange thing is I feel that something is lacking. At points it feels she's trying something new just to try and it doesn't always land. Good album but this might be what keeps it from 5-stars for me.
A few stand-out songs, but mostly just kind of whiney and boring tbh.
At times personal and plaintive, at others scathingly political, but at no time musically gripping—even on the famous hit, which is somehow better performed by just about anyone of note paying tribute.
Oh Sinead, the world didn't give you or your music the respect you deserved.
Watching All The Usual Suspects™ getting foamed up over her SNL appearance was a formative memory of my youth. "Remember what I told you. If they hated me they will hate you" RIP Sinead, you were more punk rock than any punk rocker.
Ist mir teilweise zu ruhig.
Three stars. Not my jam but gotta respect it.
“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is the best song on the album. “Nothing Compares” was killed by radio overplay. I can’t get through the last song, “I Do Not Want” … Her first album (The Lion and the Cobra) was a favorite; this, not so much.
Nothing Compares 2 U is definitely worth the price of admission to this album, everything else is a nice bonus. I cant say I'm even a Sinead fan when it comes down to it, but wowzers did she ever nail it with this one.Great writing, great voice, I always end up thinking her larger-than-life style would sound great on something Jim Steinman wouldve composed, as strange as that sounds.
Hey this was surprisingly good! The Emperor’s New Clothes was great and obviously Nothing Compares 2 U is a 10/10. I dug the whole thing from start to finish though!
This is such a powerful album. For a long period of time I only knew her as the singer of “nothing compares to you” which was the first ever music video I ever saw. That song is still great but somehow I never knew her other songs. Interestingly after the album was over I heard her cover on a Nirvana song and was amazed at her rendition of it.
Sinead gjorde kanske några "fel" under sin karriär, men hon gjorde också väldigt många "rätt". Och hellre än sån artist än Taylor Swift som inte gör varken eller. Låtarna här är kanske inte jättebra, inte heller dåliga, och många bygger på angelägna budskap. Men Sinead kompenserar det med sitt uttryck som är så starkt att det är närmast omöjligt att värja sig, att titta undan. Får mig att tänka på PJ Harvey emellanåt faktiskt, just i uttrycket. Antagligen är det också det (uttrycket) som gör att hennes version av Nothing compares 2 U blir minst lika bra som Prince's. Detta trots mina halvtraumatiska minnen av fumliga tryckare på skoldiskon. Det är och förblir magnifik låt och version.
Har nog aldrig hört mer än Nothing compares 2 U från den här skivan. Här finns en del råare produktion i vissa låtar än väntat, uppskattar t ex I am stretched on your grave, The Emperors new clothes och Jump in the river när det blir lite edge, ungefär så som alternativ musik lät vid skiftet 80/90-tal. Men också en del utdragna långsamma låtar, som blir tråkiga. Betyg hamnar i skarven mellan tvåa och trea. Men väljer uppåt denna gång. För övrigt är personen Sinead O’Connor intressantare än hennes musik. Rekommenderar dokumentären som kom för något år sedan, om ni inte sett den.
Du utan tvekan så att personen Sinead är så mycket mer intressant än hennes musik. För i ärlighetens namn är detta ett musikaliskt ganska ett tråkigt album. Nothing compares är förstås bra, men det beror mer på Prince än Sinead (liveversionen som Artisten släppt knockar ju den på detta album). Men sen är det ju allt det andra man gillar. Uppkäftigheten, feminismen, Thatcherkritiken osv. Sinead var en förebild som fick lida oerhört för att hon stod upp för det som grund och botten borde vara allmänmänskliga värderingar. För detta förtjänar hon åtminstone en extra stjärna.
En totalt livlös produktion. O'Connor ska ha all heder för sin rättmätiga kritik mot katolska kyrkan. Som hon fick så mycket skit för. Men det hjälper inte den här skivan. Enda låten som sticker ut är Princes Nothing Compares 2 U. Knappt godkänt.
eh
Not my cup of tea, but not quite in the harbour.
She was such an interesting artist. There’s a great variety in the songs, so there’s something for everyone.
Aivan hyvä levy, rauhallinen tunnelma ja nothing compares 2 u on hieno
#284/1001. Quite an album an a document of one era and one artist at her peak, shadowed by the one hit song. Here it makes sense, although many other songs either seem to be leading towards it or sound like cheap copies of it (pick one). She seemed to have quite a lot of ups and downs in her life, and a courage to talk about both her and the world's problems. This album is something I might consider owning and coming back later on. Or maybe it is just because I just came back from Ireland?
Meh
Obviously it was a choice to go with spare compositions here, and while they were fine the end product didn't do a whole lot for me. Not bad by any means, but given that I'm not devoting my full attention to these albums there just wasn't much to grab onto. 3.2
Her emotionally-fueled, haunting rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U" is still one of the best recordings ever made.
Haunting especially given all we know about Sineads struggles in life. Was great to hear this fantastic album again.
Hey it's got one really good song, the rest is a little too preachy and breathy for my taste.
This was a slow burn for me. I wasn’t hooked by the opening tracks, and started thinking this album was not really my speed. But then I got to “Black Boys on Mopeds,” which to be really affecting both emotionally and musically. Following that up with what might be the only successful Prince cover I’ve ever heard, she won me over for the rest of the record.
Based on the first track, I expected this to be a melancholy breakup album. I was pretty close, but surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I was familiar with "Nothing Compares 2 U" but had no clue who sang it or where it came from (Prince). I think my favorite track was "The Emporer's New Clothes" but each one kept me engaged and eager to listen on. The closing track was very surprising, but not as off putting as most a cappella tracks are to me.
Tämäkin levy löytyy hyllystä ja on tullut kuunneltua säännöllisen epäsäännöllisesti julkaisusta saakka. 90-luvun alussa tämä oli mun ”unilevy” jota kuunnellessa nukahdin ja sitä se on edelleen. Levyllä on todella hyviä biisejä ja Sineadin ääni on todella jumalainen.
Respect her activism but did not enjoy this
(61/100)
Saint Sinead was never going to get fewer than 5 stars, but I understand why some people may not find this album to their taste. A particular mood is required to really let this album sink in - it's so heartfelt and honest it can be excruciating at times. However - Sinead O'Connor was the last of a dead breed of artist. The kind that lived and died for their art, their community and their politics. Money was never a motivating factor, nor was fame or anything that may have accompanied it. I do believe this is an album everybody should hear, and that we should talk about SoC at every given opportunity, lest we forget why art is so important in the first place.
I get it. This is pretty cool and definitely had a place in the late 80s early 90s. The themes, composition and songwriting are all really good. I do think the 90s drum take away and kind of date it.
A lovely album full of rebellion and a singular sound
This album feels like: “Let’s process our emotions in a healthy, quiet way.” And I’m over here like: “Do you have a distortion pedal? A snare? A controlled emotional spiral?” It’s intimate. It’s minimal. It’s emotionally mature. Meanwhile I’m spiritually standing in Guitar Center asking if it comes in Drop C and mild chaos. I respect the artistry. I acknowledge the vulnerability. But personally? I would rather listen to 20 Jazz Funk Greats by Throbbing Gristle which is neitehr jazz, fusion or jazz fusion
I had fairly high expectations for this one having listened to some of O’Connor’s most famous songs. This album didn’t quite meet them but is still worth a listen. The middle of the album is probably strongest, featuring the iconic ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’, but also the strong tracks ‘Black Boys on Mopeds’ and ‘Jump in the River’. There’s less variation on other tracks, but still has a great emotional depth to it. Probably a 3.5, but I’ll lean to a 4 this time.
I was curious to hear this, as the brilliant ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ was the only Sinéad O’Connor song I already knew. Unfortunately, I found it slightly frustrating; I felt this album had lots of potential it didn’t quite meet. I really liked the sound (the more symphonic tracks, as well as the folky and rocky numbers), and her voice was great, but a lot of songs seemed to stay on one idea for their duration. I kept expecting some variation to come in (e.g. a key change, B section, etc.), but it usually didn’t. A reluctant 3 stars.
So different from all the other stuff on this list, unique voice and someone who saw the Pope for what he was
I hated this, even her best songs are pretty ass despite her voice being nice
Talvez merecesse o 4, ali a "black boys on mopeds" e a "nothing compares to you" são bastante boas, mas como álbum não me puxa tanto
Álbum de se ouvir mas no qual eu não senti que houvesse grandes highlights
Very soothing voice, political, emotional, aggressively Irish in a very good way. I enjoyed it a lot.
4/5 I felt genuinely sad when this album was over. Felt much shorter than it was. Sinead has a wonderful voice.
Another artist I am not super familiar with. I'm aware of her and know her hit single, but haven't done a deep dive. I really enjoyed the mix of tones on this album, there's some slower, more spiritual songs, followed by some more upbeat, fun songs. Definitely will be listening again!
Sinead O'Connor moves through a number of genres throughout this album -- chamber pop, rock, folk, and more -- which you don't always hear, especially for what is essentially a singer-songwriter album. It's very impressive. I connected the most with the rock-leaning numbers and the songs that were more focused on relationships and romance. I feel like I only scratched the surface on a first listen though.
Listening to this I really want to say "why is Sinead O'Connor kind of a one hit wonder, when these songs are so good?", but the more I listen the more I realize that her songs are really good, while "Nothing Compares 2 U" is really great. I've learned that this is actually pretty common with albums of this magnitude / albums on this list. Many great one-off songs in popular music really stand far above the rest on whatever release they were on... something about capturing magic I guess. To add to it, the song is just different enough stylistically that I can see why audiences might have heard this one and then went to check out the rest and the rest didn't really stick. It's a 3/5 for me. It's a great single piece, truly a really well written and performed song. The rest are good too. Great album cover. I love the texture, and her eyes are absolutely beautiful.
Had never heard this album completely used to have my friend listen to just 2 songs on a cassette. Now older Inget this a really great album and senead has an angelical voice for love songs and a raging voice for power songs her range is absurd. Never in my life would I thought Id love this album. Not a 5 because I dont really like 2 songs but otherwise its a gem that all should listen to after 40
not really something I would listen to in my own time but nevertheless Sinead is a legend
Was honestly not looking forward to this one because I was never a big fan of "Nothing Compares 2 U". Then after the first three tracks, I was having flashbacks to the last 2 albums I had (The XX and Elliot Smith) which were both quiet and kind of downbeat albums. But it definitely picked up, and I surprisingly enjoyed this far more than I had anticipated. I can still take it or leave it with "Nothing Compares 2 U", and the a cappella title track tested my patience. Still, this is a very good album.
This isn’t for me, but I feel like I can draw a straight line between this album and all of the women making indie music that I love today.
What a voice.
I listened to today's and yesterday's albums while playing stardew valley. While there wasnt a lot of ambient noise during yesterday's, there was a lot today. Feels So Different was filled with birdsong, Nothing Compares 2 U accompanied by rain. This album benefits from the same thing Will the Circle Be Unbroken suffered from. Where WtCBU had a full album-worth of songs I enjoyed, but the majority did not click with me, here I only click with a few songs, but it ends up being half the album
I spent this album doing stretches on a walk around my work and standing at my desk. While I had heard many good things about Sinéad O'Connor going into this project, the only song I knew was Nothing Compares 2 U, and as luck would have it, that song is present on this album! While I already knew I would love that song, the rest of the album was a nice surprise! A handful of the slower, sparser songs don't grab me as much, but the more energetic songs consistently caught me off-guard in a great way with just how hard the drums went. Every time the percussion kicked in, I couldn't help but nod my head along the entire time. Sinéad's songwriting consists of artful, eloquent prose, which manages to be elegant without feeling pretentious or losing impact. This album is beautiful and captivating, and the final song falls into my favorite niche of songs: simple spoken word / slam poetry acapella vocals in the midst of otherwise conventional albums. I'm glad O'Connor has so much more music for me to dive into later on, because this album was lovely. Highlights: I Am Stretched on Your Grave, The Emperor's New Clothes, Nothing Compares 2 U, You Cause as Much Sorrow, Last Day of Our Acquaintance, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Really great
very whiney
Nice instrumentals and production. But no my cup of tea... i guess
Does some interesting things but ultimately isnt my cup of tea. I was floored hearing the drums from what is it the first tony hawk game but maybe that sampled thos or this is sampling something else. And the hit nothing compares 2 u is ok. Never was my favorite song or anything. The song after was probably my favorite, jump in the river. But even then its not really something I want to hear again and again. Its an OK record at the end of the day and I could see it hitting much harder for another type of person but it sits just at ok for me.
Sinead O'Connor was really treated unfairly. By trying to expose abuses of the Catholic Church, she was a trailblazer but suffered for it. By now it's widely known but she still took the fall as a trouble maker who wouldn't simply smile for the cameras and avoid controversy, like a good pop star. But she absolutely was a pop star, just an outspoken one. The pain and anger she felt is on display in the music, but there's no storage of great ballads and upbeat dance songs. She had a reputation for stirring things up which may have blunted her stardom. But that controversy is part of what made her fearless and great. It's not separate to the music or her. It was part of the art.
Nothing Compares 2 U really shows off her vocal chops, but the rest falls short. She’s got a lot of range, but could use a Prozac or two.
Beautiful tortured angelic voice. The songs were poetry. A little deep for a casual listen but fantastically haunted. I wasn’t mature enough for Sinead when she came on the scene. Judging by how she was treated, neither was most of the world. We should have listened, she was right.
I'm familiar with Sinead O'Connor by reputation, but I had never taken the time to listen to her music before. I remember the first time I heard of her someone was criticizing her for tearing up that photo of the Pope, which I thought was an odd thing for this protestant man to be upset about. This album was really good. There are some really cool moments, like in "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" where the song transitions into a traditional style at the very end. That was probably my favorite track on the album, but I found a lot of the rest to be quite beautiful as well - especially "Last Day Of Our Acquaintance." Overall, this is a great album by an artist who seems to get a lot of unearned hate.
There were moments of greatness, but the album as a whole did not hit.
What it means to sing with emotion.
Hard to judge this album. Sinéads voice is beautiful and very pleasant to listen to but I also felt like some of the songs were not really thought through. The more 80s disco pop vibey songs felt like a slap to the face after calmer more intimate songs. I don't think I would listen to this whole album voluntarily but some of the songs I definitely would. The whole albums rating therefore is 2/5. Best song was I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.
Such an extraordinary voice for punk and they swaddled it in twee pop. Disgustin’. Bad production decisions everywhere: Melodies that sound like they were composed by an eight year old (exposed and humiliated by a dash of Prince’s brilliance); All of the sappy strings; Everything drenched in that murky solid state reverb. Even the attempt to rock out (Emperor’s New Clothes) ends up sounding like a Tiffany track, which is extraordinary given that Sinead clearly had the potential presence and force of Chrissie Hynde. Jump in the River is so bad it sounds like a high school production. Tragic, maybe; horrible, definitely.
A contemplative album. Favourite track: I Am Stretched on Your Grave
Kind of caught between two different modes and I generally preferred the higher energy one, but it's all quite good
Nice! Love how varied it is! Sinéad has presence for days! Wish I liked the songwriting more!
Really fantastic, varied, impactful. As Bharg said, albums like this are the whole reason to be doing this project
This is really something. Only have been sorta passingly familiar with Sinéad, and been meaning to check this out forever really. Turns out, it's brilliant! So special. I think it was the moment, after the haunting opening track, that "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" kicks off with the Funky Drummer break that I knew this would be a great ride. I think "The Emperor's New Clothes" is the best in show but shoutout to "Last Days of Our Acquaintance" and the aforementioned "I Am Stretched On Your Grave". Overall an incredible listen.
Beautiful voice, excellent haterism Song(s) added to my 1001 Bangers playlist: Three Babies, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Black Boys on Mopeds, Nothing Compares 2 U, Jump in the River
really cool, early elements of trip hop in “I Am Stretched on Your Grave"; i think i actually prefer the Prince version of Nothing Compares 2 U
Great album, few songs which were just ok which is why this isn’t a 5. RIP Sinead, sorry you were treated so badly
Bless her. 3 stars for one song alone. Hadnt listened to the rest of the album and it was decent
Aside from Nothing Compares 2U (which I heard way too many times on the 6th form college jukebox in the 90s) .. nothing stood out. It was fine but I thought I’d enjoy it more.
Little boring
I usually avoid seeing the average rating here before listening to an album, but when I miss a day, I usually see it while trying to read the Wikipedia summary. The mid average led me to expect a mid album. This was far from it. I wasn't familiar with her work, so I was surprised to see everything resonated with me right away. The songs are varied and dynamic, and the lyrics are often very insightful. Definitely deserves to be on this list.
She is such a legend, hero and bald icon! Paved the way for the angsty guy alt-rock-pop of the mid ‘90s without really reaping any of the benefits bc she was blacklisted for her bravery. This is not as strong song-wise as her debut, but still cuts so deep in its greatest moments. I echo the single tear shedding in the “Nothing Compares 2 U” video when I listen to this beautiful record by a beautiful Irish soul.
Mit dem Hit "Nothing Compares 2 U", der Rest ist gut hörbar, ihre Stimme toll. 4/5
Rock, Pop, 1990 -> 4
DEAR STRANGER, YOU HAVE VERY GOOD TASTE. SORRY TO HIJACK YOUR RATING, BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU THIS ALBUM IS MOST CERTAINLY A 5/5 SINCERELY, -DI
4.0 stars. I was genuinely impressed by this album. Going in, I mostly knew Sinéad more for her public persona than her music, so it was refreshing to actually sit with a full record of hers. “Nothing Compares 2 U” is obviously a monster of a song - her voice, the production, and the emotional weight are all incredible — but I made a point to focus on the rest of the album beyond that. Even without fully locking into the lyrics (one downside of the pace of this project), the record really works for me on a sonic level. It’s powerful, confident, and emotionally present without feeling overwrought. Favorite track: The Emperor’s New Clothes
Ok.
Never heard any of these but the big one. Hey, not bad. Particularly the opener.
thoroughly enjoyed this! wow. had the time to actively listen to the lyrics and was blown away. never listened to a full album of hers prior to this, really love it!
Quite enjoyable, I particularly like the one that said England was shit. Not sure I'll listen to more though
didn’t like it it was too long and boring but it was the album I got for the day so I tried a few songs and just couldn’t get through it 😭
This was a really good album. Lovely voice and a breath of fresh air from the boring stuff I've been getting recently
Top Songs: Feel So Different The Emperor's New Clothes Black Boys on Mopeds Nothing Compares 2 U
An often haunting album. Each song has at least one instance of incredible beauty or heartbreak. An amazing album
109/1001 First listen. Really thought this was going to surprise me with how good it was. Nothing caught my ear on this one other than the big single which seems out of place hearing the rest of the album. I’m certainly not the target market for this album though. I did give the prince version a go and it was pretty clunky so she did a great job fixing that one up. 4/10
This album is very good and Sinead was a badass who truly put her career on the line to speak up about some real shit.
I know this album had a lot of credit for its day, but I did not enjoy it as much.
Very good. Nothing Compares to You is an amazing song
I was in college and she blew everyone away. There was no one who looked or sounded like Sinead at all. She was captivatingly beautiful and had a voice that could both knock down buildings and grow gardens. She injected her rage at class and race politics into the Top 40 and forced us to hear, if not listen. We never listen. We get upset when someone tears up a picture and we treat it the same as a murder. Then we abandon them though their voice keeps calling out. I miss her. Margaret Thatcher is burning in hell.
Interesting album. I enjoyed the variety of song types but have heard other Sinead O'Connor albums that I enjoy more.
oh this is slow so far but it's building okay strings??? guess i could've expected that given the irish name this would actually be solid live SHE'S DEAD??? wait i liked this more than i thought i would too many mouth noises in the last song favorite song: the emperor's new clothes
I was 8 when this album came out so it went over my head. I’m sorry Sinead. Your voice is intense. Pure. Loved this record. There’s a very 90s feel to the guitar forward tracks. 5/5. Rip.
This was another hard pass for me talented for sure but majority of the songs felt so striped back to a degree they forgot it was supposed to be music
It’s fine, just fine
Songs are all long, nothing except for "nothing compares to you" stands out and even that isn't a song I particularly love. Wasn't thrilled to see this pop up today and I'm glad it's over with.
This wasn't all bad, but I am also not a huge Sinead fan.
9/10
Still extraordinary. Rest in Power.
This album was very slow and didn’t really do it for me.
Buen álbum. Muy buena producción y varias canciones geniales. Me gustó cómo la música y voz dulce de O´Connor contrasta con las letas en general fuertes, reclamonas, enojadas. Pero al final, mostrando al mismo tiempo vulnerabilidad pero también ganas de dejar de permitir que lo que debe pasar, siga pasando. De pensar que el amor no debería ser difícil para nadie.
Cool
A few good tracks but mostly quite dull
Geweldig album, al is niet alles mijn smaak
This has gotta be somebody's favorite album of all time. Probably several people's. But this one went way over my head, or maybe just missed my mark. I can hear the anger in O'Connor's lyrics, and can understand the emotion on paper, but none if it is translating to me through the music. Even the renowned cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" left me completely unaffected. Maybe this one warrants a re-listen in a different mindset, but as it stands I don't see myself remembering much from this album an hour from now.
Yes, i’m still not a fan of these days songs but this album is actually good, the melody, the sound are listenable in my opinion, but it’s not my style. This doesn’t mean it is a bad album, i just don’t like it. (Rating for how good the singer and the melody are)
Me sorprendió bastante. Me hizo acordar un poco al estilo Vocal que tiene Bjork. Más que nada por lo impredecible que suele cantar en algunos casos. Me gusta cuento la gente experimenta con esos instrumentos. Me sorprende la variación Instrumental que recorre todo el disco. Pasando de Hip-Hop a una Acústica de Guitarra.
4.8
I admire her activism. Her music, not as much.
You know how sometimes you'll be listening to an album that you think you know from years of experience with it, and it will just suddenly hit you in a completely new way? That's what happened to me with this album this morning! O'Connor seemed like such an omnipresent (and often divisive) figure back when this album came out, that it was nearly about impossible to just LISTEN to it. But after initially cuing it up on YouTube, I just sort of forgot about who it was singing and realized the absolutely terrific artistry here. A great voice tied with spot-on perfect arrangements suddenly had me moved in a way I don't think ever happened for me back in the 90s. "Nothing Compares 2 U" is genius songwriting from Prince coupled with one of the most moving performances I can imagine. I would suggest leaving whatever prejudices you may have concerning this album behind you and just LISTEN. It's exquisite!!
not my vibe
beautiful, thoughtful and melodic.
Nothing Compares 2 U
i like ghost voices
This album feels way too introspective and personal for my taste. I usually listen to music to be entertained, and this one is just too heavy and depressing for me.
Very Irish
++: The Emperor's New Clothes +: Jump in the River, You Cause as Much Sorrow, The Last Day of Our Acquaintance +-: Feel So Different, I Am Stretched on Your Grave, Three Babies, Black Boys on Mopeds, Nothing Compares 2 U, I Do Not What I Haven't Got 3,6/10
So many amazing, iconic songs!
8.0/10 Don’t think I would have liked this as much as a teenager.. but digging it now
This is an amazing album by an amazing artist... The Lion and the Cobra set the scene with a more edgy feel, this is more polished but I like both albums. This one has Nothing Compares to You - a stunning song combining two geniuses but I feel Sinead's own compositions can be just as good as Prince's (different though). This is fabulous music but Sinead was also a revelation and thus her early albums totally must be on this list. She is missed.
Pleasantly surprised by this album. Had never listened to her stuff until now. Would listen to again 👍
Sorry Sinead, you were great but at this point you sound a bit dated.
I was surprised by this. Some interesting stuff happening here, definitely sounds like it was made in 1990. I think Sinead O'Connor is one of those people who existed in a slightly different plane of reality than the rest of us.
Irish vibes not my vibe
I did not know she made half of these songs! This album lead me to listen to her back catalogue.
I was a fan until I learned about her involvement in project beast note. I was on edge all day looking for Stromboli. Thankfully I wasn’t involved with any of that but it still always stresses me out.
時代を感じさせる平凡なポップロック。 プリンスの曲だけは素晴らしいと思った。
Ya bu o kadar olmadı ki…
My notes from yesterday didn't get saved. Talked about liking it thematically and there were some really great songs in there
I'm not really getting anything out of this album
Lowkey sanctimonious.
Not really my cup of tea, i like like four songs though!
169/1089 a really nice and thoughtful album. it opened very strongly for me and i think it didn’t quite maintain that strength for the whole duration but i enjoyed it nonetheless and saved 6/10 songs. faves: Feels So Different, I Am Stretched On Your Grave, The Emperor’s New Clothes, You Cause As Much Sorrow, Last Day Of Acquaintance, Jump In The River 72/100
I had forgotten how many good songs are on this album. All these years later, no one sounds like Sinead.
eh. probably big in the 90s. 2/5
Seems very middle of the road really. Nothing of note when it comes to the instrumentation, and her lyrics are quite heavy handed. Not for me. Best Tracks: - N/A Worst Tracks: - Black Boys On Mopeds Rating: 4/10
I came into this a little skeptical, but I was surprised I kinda liked it. Very strong delivery, nice arrangements, but some of it is boring. Nothing compares 2 U is a real gem in her rendition.
Sad and lovely
I've never interacted with Sinead's music prior to this, and only heard how amazing and groundbreaking it is. I don't see it. It sounds generic, and I got bored listening to it.
It's fine.
Not many highs or lows, just pleasant music. A good rainy day album
i do not want to listen to this again 2/5
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I think the Lion and the Cobra is a better album. This might have a few better songs but overall it's kind of whatever
I didn't really buy into her back in the late 80's, when a lot of people were wanking themselves silly about her and her cover of Nothing Compares To You (and a lot of that was centred around the video to the track where she cries, like she was some superhuman who was actually crying and normal people can't cry on cue). Anyway, this album was mediocre at best. I wouldn't care to listen to it again. I did make it all the way through though, and there was never a cause to turn it off.
It feels bare at first, like something is missing? Instrumental depth? Then it grows on you, to the point where her vocals become that missing piece, and then the sorrow fills in the cracks, and finally her quirky yodels really slap you in the face. The b side is beautiful.
Sinead was one of one. 4.5 star album bumped up because she's punk rock. Singing about abortion and police violence/racism...and boasts the best Prince cover ever (yes, even better than you, Manic Monday). Refused to accept her Grammy wins and pissed off half the world protesting rampant child abuse in the Catholic Church (who came out looking better on that one). She would have told the rock and roll hall of fame to go f themselves had she been alive. ❤️🇮🇪
Has the potential for future generations to rediscover
It’s not my cup of tea, but is beautifully sang. It’s a shame what came of her career because who knows what awesome things she could’ve done.
This is not a patch on "The Lion and the Cobra". Lion and the cobra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Easy pleasy Vocals Lyric Instumental No fast forwarding. Just lay down your remote and enjoy entire album then maybe even hit replay
Nothing Compares 2 U outshines everything else on this album so much it's embarassing. The rest... not annoying but I don't wanna hear it again. NC2U not enough to give 3.
This was amazing! I had never really listened to anything but what was on the radio and this was terrific. Really enjoyed!
IT’S BEEN SEVEN HOURS AND FIFTEEN DAYSSSSSS
Meget fængende vokal, interessant produktion, god lyrik. Minder mig en smule om bjørk men også meget unik, rigtig god!!
I quite liked I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. With this album, i mainly got two different styles of music on offer here. Those styles being either a somewhat 80s pop rock sounding style and a more gospel style with the vocals and some violins as well. I will say that i thought both styles did their job pretty well. Most of the pop rock stuff was pretty catchy especially with the bass and the good rhythms as well and while i didn't like the other style as much, it still brought a decent bit of variety to keep this album from getting too stale. I honestly can't really say much outside of that so all i'll say is that it's a pretty solid album. Best Song: Jump in the River Worst Song: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
I liked the variety of style and production, didn't feel like I knew what was coming next. Some uncomfortable moments in there (I guess purposefully) and also what was going on with the volumes of the tracks?
Man, that was beautiful.
Toen het album onthuld werd baalde ik. Ik merk dat ik het vandaag nog relatief goed kan hebben, maar ik kan me ook voorstellen dat ik dagen heb waarbij ik dit zo snel mogelijk af wil zetten. Al zou ik er vandaag ook totaal niet rouwig om zijn geweest als dit album maar twee nummers van 5 minuten had omvat. Enya, Björk, Joni Mitchell, Cindy Lauper, Dolores O'Riordan, wat triphop, 80's, strijkers, kunstacademie. Niet helemaal mijn muziek. Wellicht dat dit album beter is als je de tekst op schoot pakt, maar het klinkt toch alsof het er vooral om draait dat ze langerekte tonen kan maken. Een heel album hiervan is voor mij teveel. Een wat lange reis waarbij zowel de reis zelf als de bestemming niet heel veel voldoening geven. Er zitten korte stukjes in die wel veelbelovend zijn, waar ze even laat horen wat het had kunnen zijn. Ik snap wéér niet helemaal waarom en wanneer mensen dit aan zouden zetten. Misschien is het de flow waar ik even in zit. Het wordt een 2 en ik vind dat ik dan nog wel wat goodwill toon ook. Dit zijn de dagen, of moet ik zeggen dit zijn de weken, dat ik blij ben dat ik na m'n huiswerkalbum zelf mag bepalen wat ik de rest van de dag luister.
She has a lovely voice, well worth listening to for a hour
This album feels so different to most other albums because the music is aggravatingly boring and O'Connor's vocals are woefully unimpressive, despite sounding like she has more to give. Listening to the whole thing in one sitting felt like being stretched on a grave that I would rather simply inhabit to avoid hearing more of this music. Truly, three babies could make a better album than this. Perhaps if O'Connor had stepped further out of her box and tried the emperor's new clothes she would have developed a more unique and interesting sound than the generic 90's grade school classroom-sound of this album. The decade of the 90's features such a great variety of fantastic musical talent, much of it made by black boys on mopeds, and I would think that O'Connor might have used some of it to influence her sound on this album. But alas, the only influence on this album was a cover of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U, so no original O'Connor creation warranted much popularity. It would have been more invigorating to jump in the river, an activity that would, at least, cause as much sorrow as enduring O'Connor's uninspired musical vision. I'd never met Sinead O'Connor, but I really hope that the sole experience of hearing this album marks the last day of our acquaintance. I don't have any Sinead O'Connor albums in my collection, so I find it true that I do not want what I haven't got.
I think this isn't the right time for this album for me. I didn't anticipate entirely slow, ballad-y songs.
My first listen to Sinead O’Connor and was pleasantly listenable.
3.5
90s folk rock. Hauntingly beautiful voice, gentle, modern folk. Very pretty.
A hit song. The rest leaves me uninspired. Sad too. I so wanted to like the music from the chick who tore the pope’s pic in half during SNL. Fucking epic! Who does that?? Oh well. Rest in peace you crazy Broad!
This album is primarily a soft, sparsely arranged pop album. It features some more upbeat tracks with noticeable drum beats and some soft tracks that serve primarily as vocal showcases. The singing is excellent, and the backing tracks are tasteful and well placed. However, some production is fairly dated. The lyrics are well written, but not quite excellent. While the lyricism and vocals are high points, the album's true strength is in its spare, down-to-earth nature. It prefers introspective statements to the brash bombast common in pop, allowing the songs to shine for their high quality writing.
This is the first time I have ever listened to I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinead O'Connor, I have always wanted to give this a listen. This album is beautiful. There is so much variety on it, powerful songs and lyrics of great meaning. I really enjoyed the listen and will be playing this again. Favourite track: Nothing comapres to you is a classic song and so emotional when watched with the video. Feel so different was also a great song. There are a good 5 on the album you could pick as a favourite. Least favourite track: Everything on the album is great. Album artwork: Classic album cover, raw with emotion.
Beautiful album, diverse range of songs and arrangements. Amazing vocals.
Not engaging enough Sinead,
I think I listened to this a while ago and forgot to review it. Knowing this, I happily listened to it again. The title track at the end gives me the chills!
What a voice, what a person.
Я люблю голос Шинейд О'Коннор і дуже поважаю її. А також неодноразово намагався слухати альбомно і ніколи мені не заходило чомусь. Ще раз ось спробував послухати цю класику, враження ті самі. Просто типу окей, є головний її хіт (краще ніж оригінал), є гарні пісні, є нудні.
Opening track is a banger could remix
Prince lifts this album to a 2
What a voice
The mega-hit "Nothing Compares 2 U" plus an o.k. rest. Mainly carried by her fantastic voice.
I don’t ever need to hear “Nothing Compares 2 U” ever again but there are other good songs on this record, and listening to it again it’s easy to remember what made O’Connor so special.
Like female lead pop rock but with a dash of Christmas music sound even though the content has nothing to do with Christmas so it just feels..? I struggled through this. I can hear this bridging gaps between the 80s and 90s. Her voice on its own is very pretty a lot of the time. Otherwise, the whole of the project is just a no for me. 1.6/5
Without having ever really paid attention to the "big hit" of the album, the whole thing still comes across decently pretty and emotional Pleasant enough to be worth a listen
1 good song
Would get 4 stars if it were half the length
Nogle meget smukke sange imellem. Generelt et fint, overvejende akustisk album med nogle afstikkere til 90'er-trommeboksen.
She has a great voice and some good varied songs.
Once again, I don't love a ballad but I really like the singer. I also find the instrumentation to be very dated and dated in an era I have a hard time with so I think I would enjoy different people covering these songs better? Idk maybe I'm way off. Major kudos to the woman who can successfully cover Prince.
This isn't my vibe but I can appreciate it. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5
Sympa mais un peu toujours pareil, mais ça change. Des tubes connus comme Nothing compares 2 U
C’est un album très calme, sa voix est top ! Je crois que j’ai ce vinyle, à vérifier ! C’est très lithurgique / cérémonial je trouve
Je connaissais Nothing Compared 2 U que j'aime bien, le reste de l'album est plutôt sympa aussi mais c'est looooong et réceptif. Affolant comme elle chante faux dans Troy aussi. 3/5
She’s super talented but it’s just not my cup of tea
Undeniable beautiful voice. The late 80s/early 90s music is a trip down memory lane.
Slow start and not a fan of the closing song but love the middle. songs i would listen to independently
Music is better than I remember. The lyrics can be cringe from time to time but it's much better than i thought it would be.
Difficult backstory aside, I'm just not a fan of her music (famous single included).
Wow. Haunting in places, and surprisingly funky in others! Not exactly a fun listen but hats off to this. Sinead O'Connor knew exactly what she wanted to say and always delivered it with a punch. The honesty here is visceral. The sheer nerve required to make ethereal exquisite art from pain. Rip Sinead you were a real one.
I know Nothing Compares to U is the big hit but the five songs before it are incredible.
Sad high notes
Magnificent irish voice, reminiscent of the cranberries lead singer. Minimalist instrumental. Melancolic tone. Songs of lost love
*listened before the project* She was…so special, like ice in fire.
Good
On I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Sinéad O'Connor strips herself bare, delivering an album that's as emotionally raw as it is sonically rich. Built around her singular voice—at once fragile and ferocious—the album floats between lush, carefully layered production and stark, devastating simplicity. "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" fuses a centuries-old Irish poem with a pulsing hip-hop beat, creating a haunting, ahead-of-its-time collision of past and future. "The Emperor's New Clothes" rides a New Wave groove with punkish confidence, while the unadorned folk of "Black Boys on Mopeds" lands like a punch to the gut, its politics as personal as its poetry. At the center, of course, is "Nothing Compares 2 U," the Prince-penned ballad that O'Connor transforms into a global cry of heartbreak—her voice cracking open a raw nerve that never quite heals. And just when the album seems content to recede into quiet resignation, "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance" erupts into a thunderous, cathartic farewell. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got isn't just a showcase for one of the era’s most distinctive voices—it's a bold, bruising statement of purpose from an artist unafraid to lay herself completely on the line.
I actually found this quite boring. Her lilting haunting hooting almost sent me to sleep a few times. Not ideal when driving. Nothing Compares 2 U is a tuuuuuune though.
It is a beautiful album. Her voice is so clean.
Quiet, and understated. The whole album feels like a breakup. Highlights: "Black Boys on Mopeds" and "Nothing Compars 2 U"
Not seeing the appeal of this album at all. I may also just be a 90s music hater. Really did not like this, would never listen again in my life
Absolutely Fabulous!! One of my favorite albums ever. This fact surprises many of my friends as I'm a bit of a metalhead. Sinead is one of the most fantastic singers I've ever listened to. Her range, power, and emotion are insane. Like many others, I'm saddened that her politics got in the way of her fame (and made her mental problems worse). But, I also sincerely applaud her for having the gumption, gall, and cojones to stand up against injustice, using her platform to amplify knowledge of those horrors. All but one song here have a thumbs up from me and are on multiple playlists. Just can't listen to "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" very often. Her voice is as sterling as ever, but with minimal arrangement and her talk-singing, I'm left a little flat by it. Sad that it's the last song because that's a great place to leave a great impression and this just makes the album fall off dully. She was amazing. Her voice was impeccable and wide. Her lyrics are deep and her musicality is brilliant. How could it be anything but a 5/5??
Not really my cup of tea. It's very dramatic in a way I find kind of irritating
Good album considering she arranged, produced and played most of the instruments. Obviously the outstanding track is nothing compares 2 u but I hadn't realised that it was sung about her very abusive mother who died a few years prior, puts a very different slant on it. This track is a generational classic and still gives me chills listening to it.
Really liked this, some very high highs and fairly pleasant/consistent throughout. The structure/pacing of it was a bit odd on first listen and I don't feel the need to revisit right now, so going with a strong 3 for now.
This album really puts the focus on Sinead's voice with how minimal the instrumentation is on most of the songs. I like her voice and technique, but there's times where I wish she would just do more with it. That said, even with the understated arrangements there is something I like a lot about this album. It's kind of an odd juxtaposition of 80's and 90's pop/rock sounds, almost like you can hear the 80's evolving into the 90's, and it works for me. Nothing Compares is a decent track, but it's actually kind of outshined by much of the rest of the album. This is one I wouldn't likely go searching for, but definitely not mad at it if it comes on. 3.4/5
I like this album. It reminds me of Bjork, but not as experimental. That being said, it's still good. 3.49/5
Definitely on the stronger side of three stars, but three stars nevertheless. One big hit and the rest was pleasant enough, but it just kind of flowed past me in a, I wish this album wasn't so "floaty" way.
Dentist rock at its finest.
Another nostalgic album
60/100.
Some powerful tunes here! But the rest leaves a bit to be desired
Lots of pain under that beautiful voice, which makes this one so compelling. Time has vindicated many of Sinead's observations and criticisms, which makes this one as poignant today as it
Excellent album.
Just okay for me. Good lyrics, well produced, but not my type of music. I do dig "I am Stretched on Your Grave." It sounds like it would fit well in Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines (so late night LA Vampirecore).
Beautiful. Emotional. Irish. Powerful
I wasn't really familiar with Sinead going into this one, and based on what I read I felt it would be to my benefit to learn something about them before really getting in to this one. So I paused around song 4 and watched some small 10 min overviews of Sinead's life. Which... was a lot to take in 9am. That being said, I do feel that it contributed a lot to my overall experience with this album; having more context of who the artist was and where their passion for music comes from. But, I'm not sure it makes the album any high than a 3 for me. There's a lot of emotion in her voice and her songs have heavy themes, but damn, I wasn't really wowed by any tracks here. I can remember her voice but not any of the melodies associated with the songs. I was going to end this review with a joke about coming back to this one if I wanted to be depressed, but I don't think Sinead would've appreciated that. I liked it alright, not enough to rate it any higher than I did
criminally boring. should actually be a crime to chart this high with songs that are so incredibly dull. this is an unironic review posted here: "We dumb humans couldn't look beyond her bald head.... RIP" i read a bunch of 5 star reviews from this website. are you kidding me? call it "spare" and "haunting" if you want to, but what's really happening here is nothing. if this album were produced today it would sell four copies.
I wish I liked this album. I wish I enjoyed listening to Sinead O'Connor. However, I had a bad time listening to this album. I thought that maybe if I sat down and forced myself to get through this album, I would have some new-found love for her music, but that did not happen. There were songs I enjoyed on this album more than others, but those songs were enjoyed mostly due to the instrumental. The titular track on this album had no instrumentals. I remember having another album queued up after this one, watching the time on the final track slowly dwindle down until I was allowed to have fun listening to music again. Of the 3 versions of Nothing Compares 2 U that I am familiar with, this is by far my least favorite one. It's a shame it's the "big one" here since I think The Emperor's New Clothes (The one song that actually had me boppin my head) was far more enjoyable. All this being said, Sinead O'Connor is an icon. Personally, I have no issues with her. She had a lot of important stuff to say, and I'm glad she was as popular as she was. I don't think this is a bad album in any way, but this album is 100% not for me. I normally take a star off when I know the artist is a bigot or I just personally dislike them, but life isn't fair and I have a rubric that I do my best to stick to for these albums. I will not be listening again, sorry Sinead (I know she's not reading this)
A couple of slower parts here and pretty sparse musically, but I think that’s the charm of this album. Intimate and evocative of a private concert. I’m a huge fan of Sinead O’Connor’s vocals. I love The Cranberries, so I’ll take any amount of Keening that I can get. Overall, there’s a melancholy to her music that’s hard to shake off. I try to separate the albums from their respective artists, but it’s hard not to think of her personal and professional struggles that followed her success. She was obviously vindicated after the fact (fuck you Joe Pesci and Madonna) but it seems like her struggles were more from the attention she received as a whole, and the Pope-tearing incident was only a part of the story. At least my GOAT Morrissey knew what was up and supported her.
Jealous of those hearing this for the first time. It’s hard for me to separate my love for Sinnead the person and Sinnead the artist without sounding sycophantic. Maybe not perfect but an amazing album.
The middle of the album is full of insightful lyrics and enough dynamics to keep it interesting. The bookends fall a little flat for me.
A collection of great songs but not necessarily a great collection of songs, ya dig? Basically not sure I get anything from listening to all of these songs in this exact order. "Nothing Compares 2 U" is often called one of the greatest songs of all time but I'd also shout out “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” "Black Boys on Mopeds" and "Jump in the River" for mixing up the sound a bit.
Her debut and previous album called The Lion and the Cobra seems to me to be a much better album than this one. It is likely that the only reason this album made the list is because of the Prince cover. Ho hum. I’d give the debut album a 5 (listen to the song Troy with the volume high if you have never heard it before - and enjoy) but this album is a 3 for me.
I did not really like this. It kinda felt like elevator music. Definitely was not my favorite. Shes a good singer, but it is fine. Liked Songs: "Three Babies" , "The Emperor's New Clothes" , "Black Boys on Mopeds" , "Nothing Compares 2 U"
Good vocals, music is ok 2.75
Good
Nothing about this is particularly impressive? It's just a lot, but not a lot of anything.
I can see how influential this was, and what artists were inspired by this. It wasn’t something I’d listen to again but glad I listening to it- pretty good tracks on it but didn’t enjoy the entire album
This one is difficult. I enjoy a lot of the music, while it still feels aggressively 1989, and is preachy preachy preachy. It's also impossible to divorce what I know of her life from the music. But, of course, her music is so autobiographical that maybe I shouldn't even try.
Meh not a huge fan
01) Feel So Different - 8,0 02) I Am Stretched on Your Grave - 8,5 03) Three Babies - 8,5 04) The Emperor's New Clothes - 8,0 05) Black Boys on Mopeds - 8,0 06) Nothing Compares 2 U - 10,0 07) Jump in the River - 8,0 08) You Cause as Much Sorrow - 8,0 09) The Last Day of Our Acquaintance - 8,5 10) I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got - 7,5 TOTAL: 8,30 (83/100) Current ranking: 165/728
2 not for me
WHAT A VOICE. wasn't totally engaged by the whole album but I can only image the ripples this sent through the music world when she was first heard. Highlights were "I am stretched in your grave", "the emporers new clothes", and "I do not want what I haven't got"
RIP One of her best for sure.
a horse, a horse, i came down for a horse
Incredible. Vocals take center stage, but the insturmental component of the music is a perfect match for the energy, passion and beauty of O'Connor's voice. There is a subtle melancholy throughout the song that is beautifully haunting, and needs to be paid attention to in order to be fully appreciated. Very emotional music, not for a quick and casual listening at all. Overall, one of the best albums I have ever listened to.
I Am Stretched on Your Grave
What an incredible voice. Love the depth of the lyrics. A lot of very interesting things done musically as well.
Strings in track one!!!!!! 🙌🏿
Listened to it, didn't leave an impression. Maybe deserved a more focused listen but when I tried to listen again, I was bored.
Peaceful album Songs tend to get good in the last half of the song Love the instrumental
Solid, nothing essential though
Very calm and serene, I like this 'spoken word' type of album that places more emphasis on what's being said than the actual music. At the same time, the melodies are quite interesting as well even if they're more subdued Was not expecting the sudden stylistic shift at The Emperor's New Clothes Feels a little weird formulating my thoughts on music like this for the first time, but I expect it to become more natural
one great song and a bunch of mediocre ones...don't know how this was even included in this list.......actually haven't really enjoyed this list at all so far
Nothing Compares 2 U was the song that first brought Sinead O'Connor to my attention. I listened to it a lot back then. I listened to the rest of the album once, but then forgot about it. Sinead has a great voice. The album is fantastic. 5/5
Not bad
I liked it. Not really my style, and I prefer 10,000 Maniacs if I’m in a mood for these kind of tunes. Bonus points for Nothing Compares To You and her giving the pope a 🖕🏻on SNL
It's okay. Not really my jam, but she definitely had talent. Without 'Nothing Compares 2 U' this might be a 1 from me.
No. 320/1001 Feel so Different 4/5 I Am Stretched on Your Grave 2/5 Three Babies 3/5 The Emperor's New Clothes 3/5 Black Boys on Mopeds 4/5 Nothing Compares 2 U 5/5 Jump in the River 3/5 You Cause as Much Sorrow 3/5 Last Day of Our Acquaintance 3/5 I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got 2/5 Average: 3,2 Solid album. Nothing Compares 2 U is incredible. Otherwise not a lot of memorable stuff.