I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

This feels like an important album. So much statement, protest, and force of will by Sinead O’Connor her whole life. I loved the melancholy major/minor interplay with a surprising mixture of musical styles. A lovely album! Three and a half rounded up.

Favourite song(s): "Three Babies", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "Black Boys on Mopeds", "Nothing Compares 2 U". Obviously i heard "Nothing Compares 2 U" and didn't expect everything from this album, after first two songs i want to drop it and give just 1/5, but then 4 absolutly BANGERS, gosh i nearly give a tear listening to all them. Sinead's voice is so beautiful and amazing. If there wasn't first two songs and track 10, i would've give this album an easy 5/5, but gonna lower it to 4/5. First time on this list, that the unknown album is stuck with me.

I never listened to sinead in the 90s. I clearly was wrong about her sound. This is really great.

A real one, RIP Sinead. Never heard this album before - not quite what I expected (in a good way!) only knowing Nothing Compares.

A rare case where I liked the lyrics enough to round up to 4 stars. Nothing Compares 2 U might be one of my less favorites on the album? Really liked I Am Stretched On Your Grave (using a James Brown Funky Drummer sample looped over the words to a 17th century Irish poem… inspired), The Emperor’s New Clothes, Black Boys on Mopeds (!!!!), and Last Day Of Our Acquaintance.

Enjoyed this, Sinead gives great vocal performances and insightful lyrics.

Loved "I am Stretched on Your Grave" and will always love "Nothing Compares 2 U." Beautiful voice.

There's much more to this album than one overplayed hit single, which is certainly more than can be said of a lot of these albums. Though I wasn't always into what was happening, there was clear vision and good execution across the album.

4.25

Good! Better than having hair? No.

Sensitive and touching… and that beautiful interpretation of a Prince masterpiece, stunning. I do really regret not fully appreciating her greatness while she was here.

This is a really great album. Such incredible vocals.

Kinda vibes in a slightly folky way, not something I usually listen to but enjoyed once again

Enjoyed the emotion in the singing and lyrics a lot.

She had such a great voice :'(

To the best of my knowledge, I only know one Sinead song, and it’s exactly the one you’d expect. It is a banger though, to be fair. I’ve never looked into any more of her music, so today is a good opportunity! Songs I already knew: Nothing Compares 2 U Favourites: Nothing Compares 2 U, The Emperor’s New Clothes In a way, it seems a bit of a shame that Nothing Compares 2 U got so big, as it outshines the other songs here which are still very nice in their own right. Some is as you’d expect from the one song we know, but she also occasionally dips her toes into rock too. Her voice is lovely, complimenting every track here with ease. This isn’t my kind of album, but I can definitely appreciate it.

Hat mir gut gefallen 4.0

This is definitely not my type of music, but her voice and singing along with interesting melancholic chord progressions manages to carry the whole album, so I think it comes down to whether you like that or not. The rest of the musical parts are not particularly interesting, and furthermore that part hasn't aged very well with the quite boring drum parts, for example. This has quite a few years on it's back now, but there is definitely a loudness issue with this album. It is probably intentional, but many of the songs are so quiet it's hard to hear what she's singing (and whether she actually is singing).

Excellent vocals with a warm feeling throughout.Obviously her cover of nothing compares to u is the stand out track but the rest of the album is solid.

Essential Tracks: Nothing Compares 2 U Feels So Different I Am Stretchered On Your Grave

4.2

This album was a pleasant surprise for me, as I only knew O'Connor from her hit cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U", which is one of those rare cases where the cover surpasses the original. But this album is much more than that. It is a haunting and atmospheric example of alternative rock, with some hard-hitting songs that touch on personal and social issues. O'Connor sings about her miscarriages in "Three Babies", and about racism and police brutality in Britain in "Black Boys on Mopeds". O'Connor's voice is powerful and emotional, and the music is often sparse and simple, creating a contrast between the intensity of her vocals and the simplicity of the arrangements. The album shows O'Connor's courage and honesty as a singer-songwriter, and her ability to create beautiful and memorable melodies. This album is not an easy listen, but it is a rewarding one. It is one of the best alternative rock albums of the 90s, and I would give it 4 stars out of 5.

Ó svo fallegt

4. I found this album enjoyable

I can understand why people like Sinead O'Connor's music - her style is unique: it's pop with a gothic feel with topics from staples like love to everyday life to radically political. I just think it all sounds a bit sleepy.

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Feels so different, Nothing compares 2 u, You cause as much sorrow

Pretty great album. It doesn't resonate with me as much as I feel it should but she was clearly a massive talent. RIP

R.I.P. to Sinead, such a wonderful record

I was positively surprised by this album. Next to the famous 'Nothing Compares 2 U' there are many other styles in music here that sound quite timeless but still somewhat root it in the 1990s. In that respect, O'Connor's album is closer to the soulful tracks of Massive Attack. I enjoyed it!

I always thought about Sinead O'Connor as someone much more important for her political positions and beliefs spread by her in the interviews and profiles rather than by her music. This increased a lot after she recently passed away. Now, when I listen to this very important album, I can see how much wrong I was. Besides any polemic or any opinion, I listened to a great singer and a very nice musical work. Wikipedia credits her also for the string arrangements in some songs, and it attests even more to her artistic talent. From now on, I'll keep her life story in mind, but even more than this, her extreme talent.

Good but not the best.

I bought her first album but didn't get this one. The Prince song really helped her career. Her SNL appearance - not so much. She was ahead of her time in calling out the church for all it's bullshit and cover ups and I have a lot of respect for that. I just don't think people really understood what her message was until it was way too late. RIP.

I had forgotten just how good this album is. It's hard to imagine that she was only 24 yrs old when she did this, every song is very different, yet they are all so passionately performed and so cohesive. Unfortunately she recently passed away too early and I don't think she got enough recognition for her huge talent, no doubt it was because of all the bad press she undeservedly got after the SNL Pope episode that resulted in her being persona non grata for so long. I am stretched out on your grave must have been such an innovative drum and bass track back in 1990 and the violin playing the Irish jig at the end wraps it up so nicely. So many great songs here, it's a shame that the limelight is hogged by Nothing Compares 2 U, but even though its overplayed, it still retains its emotional power to this day. I originally went in thinking 3 stars, but after listening to this twice I'm giving this is a very strong 4 stars and its almost a 5.

What a beautiful voice and charming songs… it’s a shame what happened to her. Her life was a tragedy. Thanks for the music, Sinead

Actually great. Only thing that let's it down is the sudden fiddly-dee

The highlight of this album is O’Connor’s songwriting, especially on tracks like I Am Stretched On Your Grave and Three Babies The run of tracks from songs 2-6 are amazing Love the variety of instrumentation between tracks Definitely gonna listen to some of her other stuff after this R.I.P. Sinéad O’Connor Favourite tracks: I Am Stretched On Your Grave, Three Babies, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Black Boys On Mopeds, Nothing Compares 2 U, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got

Incredible.

Really rather fine

Compelling and powerful. What a talent, that burned brightly, and brightest here.

Brilliant and lost at the same time.

This album is better than I remember it being - not that I thought I didn't like it but I'd forgotten how good it actually is and still sounds. Great variety here - catchy/bouncy numbers (e.g. "Emperor's New Clothes") that can appeal to a general audience and others that are gentle ("Last Day of Our Acquaintance") then some much more challenging and/or intricate songs ("Black Boys on Mopeds" or "Feel So Different"). I don't usually gravitate towards albums that might be focused solely on the singer but this one feels different; like it's not merely a showcase for Sinead but the music as a whole. Also to me it sounds surprisingly not dated, especially considering the time of release (i.e. right out of the 80s). Keeper. 8/10 4 stars.

I have always appreciated and respected Sinead O'Connor, but only knew Nothing Compares 2 U. The podcast You're Wrong About did a good episode a little bit ago that made me like her even more, and even more angry at how she was treated after her SNL performance, but I didn't look up any of her music. I was pleasantly surprised by how varied this album is! Some pop, some more folky stuff - and her voice is incredible. "Fight the real enemy"

Not my thing but it's good, you can tell some of the influences for the album.

Niet helemaal mijn ding, toch best wel goed. Zal wel aan Ierland liggen.

Nothing Compares 2 U is iconic for a reason. He’s a tremendous singer and even better songwriter.

Beautiful album, I particularly enjoyed the melodic poetry reading closer. She has a haunting and satisfying voice and the unconventional application of it to odd melodies really sticks with you.

Not a one track wonder. The album makes me think of those moody 90s new age-witches: all purple and black fabric and dark eye-shadow. The actual album is melodious, serious, and even a little bit cool. Nothing compares 2 U is extraordinary if a little familiar and black boys on scooters is good controversial daily mail bait which is always good for a bit of seasoning. A better album than I anticipated

Great singer, as gets showcased throughout this album. Nothing Compares 2 U is classic

Jättebra! Varierat, simpelt och vackert.

Surprisingly good. Varied production, great voice, very wistful. A feminine proto-Drake figure from Ireland, funny really. 3.5

Prachtig! Laatst een schitterende docu over Sinead gezien. Haar verhaal was intrigerend en maakt de muziek nog mooier.

Yes. Good.

The varied instrumental styles allow Sinead to keep the record fresh, and her lyrics and vocal ability are unique and very good. Kind of hard not to respect, on some level, someone like her. Favorite tracks: "Black Boys On Mopeds", "Nothing Compares 2 U", "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance"

Perhaps no artist of the rock era was more ahead of their time than Sinead was. If you weren't alive when it happened, there's no proper way to explain how EVERYONE lost their collective shit when Sinead tore up a photograph of the Pope during her appearance on Saturday Night Live. Revisionist history can suggest otherwise (I'm looking and pointing right at you, Lorne Michaels), but that little stunt perplexed everyone. I'm telling you, the only person who went on the record at the time to defend and support Sinead was Kris Kristofferson, and even that was backstage during a Bob Dylan anniversary concert. For some context, during Sinead's appearance at the aforementioned Dylan tribute concert - which took place shortly after her SNL performance - the audience literally booed her off the stage. At a freaking Dylan tribute concert! Everyone from Lou Reed to Johnny Cash to Eddie Vedder performed, and the only person who seemingly supported an emotional Sinead was the great Kristofferson. I'd also make the argument that Sinead O'Connor was so freaking good that no one knew what to make of her. And no matter where you stand regarding Sinead, no one can deny her version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U", the key track here and one of the greatest singles of the past 40 years. Similar to what Aretha Franklin did with Otis Redding's "Respect", Sinead took Prince's version and literally made it her own. Sinead is an amazing vocalist, and she'll likely never be considered close to Aretha's status. Although if revisionist history has taught us anything, we can't rule it out.

Enjoyed that. Some undiscovered Sinead right there!

Pleasantly surprised. This is great. Heart and feeling and great melodies and lyrics. Did she originate the Irish warble? Seems likely.

This one was definitely a welcome surprise as I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. Her vocals are beautiful on this as are the melodies. The only thing I can knock against it is that the songs can go on for a bit too long and can sometimes sound dated in places. The lyricism and heart however makes up for that and creates a great album.

Beautiful album: beautiful vocals, wonderful lyrics, diverse song content. It’s a shame the singer struggled so much with drugs/mental health and had been abused in her childhood. From reading on wikipedia it definitely seems like she was very edgy and the people of her time (90s) were not ready to hear it.

Deep Irish sorrow.

I discovered Sinead O'Connor early on, when her first album, The Lion and the Cobra, came out. At 22, my friends and I listened to it obsessively and dissected the lyrics. I felt like it was one of the best debut albums of all time, and I still think that. Back then, Sinead wasn't super well known, and I felt like I had discovered this brilliant artist that no one else knew about. Then her second album came out and her popularity exploded, followed by all the controversy and then everyone hated her. I had no problem (and I still have no problem) with Sinead tearing up a picture of the Pope on live TV. She was making a statement and, agree with it or not, it was and still is a valid criticism of the Catholic church. But back to the music. This album is excellent. Sinead's voice is just sublime. To me, it's not quite as good as her first album but still very, very good. It makes me sad that she went on to have so many challenges with her mental health. I hope she's in a good place today. 4 stars.

A lovely album, not gonna lie. Not the best, but definitely not a bad one!

'90s music was something else man. The way it weaves together angst and emotion with beautiful melodies never gets old. And listening to this just makes me regret what happened to Sinead for speaking out. She's still well-regarded as an artist but her SNL appearance had to have had an effect on her impact and influence as an artist, no? Well, we'll always have her music. This album, at its peak, is haunting but still lively and vivid. It's a tad long for 10 songs and some tracks feel like filler compared to the highlights, but I reckon they'll grow on me after repeated listens. For now, standout tracks are I Am Stretched On Your Grave, The Emperor's New Clothes, Nothing Compares 2 U (of course), and You Cause as Much Sorrow.

Remarkable in its self-confidence. Production stays spare, as it knows what a powerful weapon O'Connor's voice is. Timeless.

Beautiful and haunting. Its both simplistic and full of depth. He vocals are just amazing. RIP

Really like this one. It is one I have known quite well since it was released 32 years ago! That's just crazy. Favorite Tracks: Nothing Compares 2 U, Three Babies, Feel So Different, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. 4/5

Qué hermosa es la voz de Sinéad y qué registros maneja.

Pretty amazing voice. I'd love to hear how some modern singers sound trying their hand at "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got". This isn't really an album you listen to over and over but I'm having a hard time poking holes in it. 4 stars even though I only added a couple songs to Spotify

I have owned this album since it came out, absolutely love it and most of Sinead’s work.

When this album came out in the States it was remarkably different from anything else that was on the radio, and it did well partially based on that. I hadn’t listened to it in probably 30 years, but it holds up quite well. She’s a very talented vocalist and the production really gives her voice the space it needs. A decidedly modern album with plenty of nods to Irish roots.

Nice!

She is so talented.

Belle voic et classique. J aime beaucoup et je laissrrai proba lement tente par une reecoute. Ca defend

Mesmerizing voice that transport you through the whole album. Some very good instrument use to accompany the vocals as well. There is a consistency across the album that is very appreciable. To listen if you want a cloudy trip. 4.5/5

4/5 Really loved this when it came out. It is still great.

Very good album with loads of memories from when I was young.

I like the diversity of the songs; they don't sound alike! Favorite songs: The Emperor's New Clothes, I Am Stretched on Your Grave, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.

Really rocking with this one. I know Sinead for three things: (1) cool name, (2) being bald, and (3) that papal protest thing she did on SNL. Leaving allll of that aside, this is a great album. She's got such a warm, distinct voice. Musically, nothing is too out of the ordinary for a singer-songwriter project, but it all fits together quite nicely. "Nothing Compares 2 U" is her big hit, and it's here, and it's fantastic. I'm not sure what more I can say here, she just ticked all the right boxes for me. Shout out Sinead. Favorite tracks: Nothing Compares 2 U, The Emperor's New Clothes, Black Boys on Mopeds, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. Album art: Really like this one. Font is cool, homemade, and the shadowy portrait is effective. Definitely in the top end as far as artist portraits go for me. 4/5

Precursor to the cranberries and other angular female voices. I had forgotten how much I liked this one. Black boys on mopeds and three babies

So many different styles of song in one album. Beautifully sung & underrated. A reminder to listen to more Sinead.

sooo beautiful. I loved the mix of styles throughout this and the production all the way through. Pleasantly surprised and will probably revisit many of the tracks!

I admit I liked more than I thought. Nothing more than a 90s singer from Ireland singing on a cheap synth.

Brilliant. Forgot how much I loved her voice. And of course the brilliant Prince cover tops it off.

I have owned this album on cassette and on CD...but honestly haven't listened to it in years. I always loved Lion and the Cobra and this follow up got overplayed (understandably) to her Prince cover Nothing Compares 2 U (before text speak, Prince was streets ahead) but listening to it again after all this time, that voice is a powerhouse, and looking back she was right to tear up that picture of the pope.

Lyric for 19 o7

The last song was particularly moving, deep and passionate. As a whole the album is a laid back listen, a beautiful crooning voice (honestly reminds me of Alanis a bit maybe?)

An album rife with complexities and contradictions. A perfect portrait of Sinead as an artist, it encapsulates her uniquely polarizing persona and multifaceted talents so precisely. She’s soft, vulnerable, ethereal. Intense, scathing, and irascible. She broke the damn mold beyond any possible repair when she released this album out into the wild. Sinead is the kickass, boldly authentic powerhouse we needed at this time.

Great album

I've always loved her voice, and she's an incredible performer. I remember when this album was around, but I don't think I ever owned it. Very good tracks on this one. And, Yes, I watched the infamous photo incident on SNL the night it happened, and I remember being so moved by it. Even then, having been raised Catholic, I knew she was right, and of course not so many years after that, the truth was exposed around the world. I remember, too, knowing that night she would be on the receiving end of some awful responses, and unsurprisingly the backlash was fierce. Even though it was inevitable, it broke my heart. It still does. I could write for days on all this, but back to the album: I love it. She's so talented and her vocal abilities are versatile, strong, and very much her own.

Is Sinead the original woke af white girl?

Occasionally patchy but decent overall. I was surprised at its more electronica elements.

Nothing compares to this album

Great stuff, a really diverse and emotional record with top notch songwriting

Sinéad's voice comes across as delicate, but stands up to quite a range of (unfortunately often dated) styles. That range is weird enough and the gossamer compelling enough to hear this as a unique record in a now-satured genre. The recording is hardly naturalistic: I often felt alone with her voice in a cavernous room. It was the perfect place to hear it.

Ovo jebeno počne ali suludo sekvenciranje i par lošijih stvari baš naruše dojam

Nice one, Sinead.

I must have grown up 🤣 I truly did not appreciate this when it was released and now I enjoyed it very much!

ThGil Chway L Album.

female vocals, good quality production, stunning music videos a prayer at the beggining, I haven't listened into the lyrics much, it's all about romantic love anyway =)

The rest of the album does in fact compare (and quite favourably) to the hit single. Liked this.

Favorites: Nothing Compares 2 U Feels So Different Last Day of Our Acquaintance

I don't think I was expecting to enjoy this as much as I did

Fantastic. Took me right back to listening over and over in my student accommodation.

8'5

Einn hittari rest alveg svona ok

Um this album rips Empowers New Clothes is very good

i liked the biblical references

What a cool record! O’Connor has a great voice used to great effect. This was when she had the world prepped for her to be a big star and told everyone to fuck-off. Nothing Compares 2 U, Feels So Different, Black Boys on Moped. Chill yet full of passion.

I didn't like it at first, but it grew on me during album listening. Not my cup of coffee completely, but good album overall. Nothing compares 2 U is good, obviously, but I've also liked Last Day of Our Acquaintance.

Some interesting stuff....... Like her alot tho. Give it 4 cos its her

Way better than I was expecting, holds up really well

I don't want to like this as much as I do. She has the occasional weird howler song, but most of the others have a nice late-80s/early-90s feel.

Surprisingly eclectic and dynamic. String quartet to hip-hop drums to guitar laden folksy ballad, just in the first three tracks. And the distinctive Irish quality is always present in her voice and some fiddle work. The album starts really strong, but does get boring in the second half. Maybe it’s too arty or contemplative for me.

Really enjoyed this - it was great to hear what an amazing voice she had and hear it on tracks I hadn't heard before - album would have been a revelation back then, so much so my least favourite track was Nothing Compares 2 You (as heard so often)

When I think of Sinead O'Connor, I think of "Nothing Compares 2 U." So the tracks on this album that are faster-paced rockers were surprising. There was a nice mix of the slower, more haunting songs with faster songs that wouldn't be out of place coming from the Cranberries. I was actually surprised (pleasantly) how much similarity I heard between the two. "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" fit that more haunting mold, and I loved when the Irish violin/fiddle kicked in. "Black Boys on Mopeds" was a highlight, getting political in calling out the hypocrisy of the British government and society and previewing the stand O'Connor took two years later when she called out the Pope on SNL.

Solid album. Lots of weight, but lyrically very strong.

Quite an impressive album. Though it has some pretty sparse, whispering type tracks... the meat of it: from emperor's new clothes all the way to last day of our acquaitance is quite enjoyable. The songs have meaning and passion.

Some really good songs but each one was too long? So it kind of dragged. But I liked it.

The first half is really great. It drags a bit after that, but picks back up in the last two tracks. Sinead O'Connor's vocal delivery never fails to impress. She is recognizably Irish and infuses her music with little inflections, both musically and vocally, to that point. However, she is not mired in traditionalism and makes music that must have certainly sounded new and fresh when it debuted.

I really liked it. It started off with a few slow songs, which werent really for me, but as the album went on further, I liked it more and more. Highlights: Nothing compares 2 you, last day of our acquaintance. Beautiful voice, mostly good/great songs. I said i didnt like the slow songs at the beginning, however, nothing compares to you is my favorite song off the record. Its heartbreaking and so pretty at the same time.

A great album with a unique sound.

At times this is very close to Trip Hop. I love it..

Heartfelt, sad, poignant, and beautifully composed. Perhaps not as earwormy as some pop-artists but a wonderful collection of emotional songs

Sehr schön, finde prince Version von 'nothing compares 2 u' allerdings schöner

Sin duda una voz única y letras que dicen mucho

It was less boring than I expected. I liked many of the songs. She has a great voice and the lyrics are good.

Beter dan wat ik had gedacht. Een album dat een mooi geheel vormt.

An album to keep coming to dig in and enjoy every now and then. Nothing Compares 2 U of course, but also Emperor's New Clothes, Jump in the River, Feels So Different... Pop at its best

As a raccoon dines on crayfish, I ate this up. Great voice and like the slow tempo of the whole album

Me regalaron este vinilo mis amigos en el instituto. Era el único disco que conocían pero al mismo tiempo les parecía bastante raro como para gustarme. Dudaron entre este y el Solitude Standing de Suzanne Vega (lo volveré a oír en breve). La cuestión es que este disco fue un bombazo y siempre me recordaban: —Esta es la calva esa de la que te regalamos el disco. Aparte de las batallitas es un disco interesante que va desde el hip-hop/folk de "I am stretched on your grave", chamber pop en "Feels so different" o "Three Babies", pasando por el rock de "The emperor's new clothes" y por supuesto el clásico "Nothing compares 2 U".

I really like this. Sinead has a great voice, and I like the somewhat sparse arrangements of the tracks. Most of these have a very 80s sound, but with a transitionary feel. Nothing Compares is obviously the star of this album, and it still holds up, but I really liked I am Stretched On Your Grave, Black Boys on Mopeds, and I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got. Really surprised by my enjoyment of this.

not as good as I remembered it but its a classic allright

I've never listened to one of her records, front to back. Really liked it!

This album hasn’t aged well, but her voice is absolutely something to behold when it’s used correctly. Her version of Nothing Compares 2 U is one of the best vocal performances of all time in any genre.

Treads the line between profound and trite, mostly on the right side. Some very passionate and beautiful moments, not least of which being Nothing Compares.

Great tracks pleasantly surprised

Sinnead is one of the greats. Personally liked her better on the slower, more heartfelt songs. Feel So Different is an awesome opener

Je découvre et j'apprécie

"feels so different" it kinda sounds like a song from an epic medieval movie's trailer. "i'm stretched on your grave" i didnt expected a kind of trip hop or whatever this is. anyways its not my kind of music, its so vocal and i dont like that much the voice of sinead (i mean, she has a good voice, but not one strong enough to carry the entire album imo) "three babies" 3 songs and 3 different genres, wow. "the emperor's new clothes" 4 songs and 4 different genres, not surprised. "black boys on mopeds" when she sings "remembEr what i told you..." the "rEmember" is so ear disturbing, the rest of the song its a mid folk pop not that bad. "nothing compares 2 u" i dont usually like adult genres (aor and adult contemporary) and this song is adult contemporary, but its not that bad. it has a simple and very common instrumental and a harmonious voice singing bout sum love, in a cringeworthyway "jump in the river" the lyrics are kinda cringe too. "and if you said jump in the river i would because it would probably be a good idea" sounds like a 13 years old emo saying "nobody loves me" while having a thoroughly well-off and loving typical family. but it doesnt sound that bad, tho its a poor attempt of doing alt rock. "you cause as much sorrow" idk what to say, very simple singer-songwriter song but i liked it. it is the best song of the album "last day of our acquaintance" i dont like the guitar tone in the breakdown. anyways the song is not bad, but i think it could have been better than it actually is. "i do not want what i havent got" im not listening to a 6 minutes acapella at 4AM, i listened to it skipping, the voice its annoying, an acapella song with an annoying voice, and its long. in general, its not a bad album, its mid and prolly not for me, but definitely even if it was for me its not more than a 3 or being generous 3,25. but for me its between 2 and 2,5

the album isn’t bad. i am confused how this album became so popular it made its way to SNL for the iconic moment tho. that , i was three at the time. i thought i was gonna hate this album due to the first track being a slog, but i really liked “i am stretched on your grave”. third track was again a slog. but i liked the rest too. well, except when everything kicked in on “last day of our acquaintance”.

- Sa voix est magique et les paroles sont touchantes, mais c’est de la soft pop de songwriter trop déchirante pour moi - j’aurais jamais guess que je connaissais une des chansons, mais j’avoue que nothing compares 2 u c’est banger

Amazing voice and instrumentals, sparse highlights, not that many lows.

I’m not a big Sinead fan but she has a great voice

Well ok, ok

Nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares', but the rest of the album was...just okay.

I might have to come back to this one. I certainly liked it but didn’t love it.

Not the best album but ok for easy listening

As a whole, it's okay. I agree with the message on a lot of it, but it's not delivered in a way I find that interesting. "Nothing Compares 2 U" is such an obvious standout, though.

While Sinead is a great singer and this album is regarded by many as one of their favorite and best albums, I find this album to be just average. It does flow well and has some songs that are better than others but overal I feel it is not an album that will blow someone away.

I used to really dislike Nothing Compares to U back as a kid. But now I don’t mind it as much, listening to it as an adult it’s a great song. As for the album as a whole I found it started slow and dipped at the end but there was a run of good songs in the middle.

Her stunning voice really carries the album but always treads a line between enhancing a song or completely swamping it. Some good songs keep the interest going without really igniting.

Now that my 15yr old self’s utter contempt for ‘Nothing compares…’ has passed, it’s fair to say this is a reasonable album. She does have a great voice which has an addictive haunting quality. The mix of styles is nice, albeit not all to my tastes.

I guess I’ve only heard a couple of her songs and I wasn’t thrilled to get this. It ended up actually being pretty cool, though.

You don't have to wonder, you can feel the earnestness. Having said that, there really just 3 bangers ("The Emperor's New Clothes", "Nothing Compares 2 U", "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got") and everything else falls somewhere on the spectrum in between. I enjoy both of her albums on the list, but I cannot quite decide which I prefer more, or if either of them is truly essential to include although my gut says that at least one of them should be on the list. Whether you agreed with her or not, she was a firebrand who was unafraid to speak her mind, and had the courage to change her mind when she felt she got it wrong. It was also powerful that she wrote all of her own material, and with her voice, she could perform just believably perform just about anything. The thing that struck me over the years was that as she became more successful, she seemed ever more haunted as a person.

Decent album with a lot of heavy songs. Not great, but good.

Beautiful album ..but nothing compares Puts up a notch

In-between music Sinead wanted (folk-baroque) vs what the label put on the album (pop-rock). It feels like the album revolves around the hit song. Each track makes liberal use of the fade in (3.5).

75

All I knew of Sinead O'Connor is Nothing Compares 2 U (and at that, just the chorus). Not only is the rest of that song better than the chorus, the rest of this album is better than that song! Surprising mix of modern and traditional, some of it felt more like a new age chant songs. And certainly song of these where quite repetitive. However, enjoyed it overall. A respectable 3.5 starts which I'm rounding down.

The album was really atmospheric in a compelling way and there was a lot of stuff that was interesting, but ultimately a bit too repetitive to remain interesting. Nothing really stuck out to me, even Nothing Compares 2 U. Rating: 3

album. liked 2nd half more than the first half.

Peak sad ballad 90's. Makes me imagine going to the underwater themed high school prom where the cute girl takes off her glasses and suddenly looks like Sinead O'Connor. Would listen again, probably will go back and save a few tracks, add a few to my playlists. Unfortunately, not quite enough bangers to bump it into 4-star territory for me.

Pretty good overall, I especially like the title track. When I was a kid, this was Adult Contemporary and it's difficult for me to separate the listening experience from that stigma.

She’s an amazing singer, but i just dont like this late 80s style of women singing pop style. suuper dramatic and grandiose. Mid 3

It's not terrible. Sinead definitely has a lot to say, and it's admirable for her to use her platform to advocate for causes she cares dearly about. I think she is one that was vilified in her day and largely vindicated and sanctified as time goes on. Themes of her song appear to be dear to her, so she wants them to be known. Style-wise, it's really good. Obviously, one song here is an all timer, but the others are not terrible. In some of them, she sounds like a not-as-good Bjork, but she also shows her own style.

Several beautiful and striking songs. A little uneven in the second half in particular and the production quality varies wildly from track to track.

mágico disco

Sinead has a great voice. I certainly appreciate it now more than when this album came out.

I liked this

Only just 3 stars, songs could be stronger but I love her voice.

It has some good moments but a lot of sleepy ones. Overall quite listenable

Very good

Sinéad O’Connor possessed a remarkable voice, at times hauntingly beautiful, but the accompanying music on her sophomore album does not always resonate. Sonically, the production - handled largely by O’Connor alongside Nellee Hooper and Chris Birkett - relies heavily on digital reverbs, gated snare drums, and early digital synthesizers that give certain tracks a brittle quality. Numbers like "The Emperor’s New Clothes" and "Jump in the River" carry that specific, polished sheen of late-1980s alternative pop, which has not aged nearly as well as the more minimalist material. The album is elevated by four standout tracks: the moving cover of Prince’s "Nothing Compares 2 U" and the stark protest of "Black Boys on Mopeds". By the time the record reaches "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance", the experience begins to drag, yet that track remains a fine piece of work, as does the beautifully sung, a cappella title track. While much of the album leans toward the pleasantly tedious, these four distinct highlights elevate what would otherwise be a two-star record into a three-star album. 1 "Feel So Different" (2/5) 2 "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" (2/5) 3 "Three Babies" (2/5) 4 "The Emperor's New Clothes" (2/5) 5 "Black Boys on Mopeds" (4/5) 6 "Nothing Compares 2 U" (5/5) 7 "Jump in the River" (2/5) 8 "You Cause as Much Sorrow" (2/5) 9 "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance" (4/5) 10 "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" (4/5) Total - 29 Average - 2.9 360/1001 191/360 albums reviewed were new to me.

Amazing voice, and, by all accounts, an amazing, but troubled person. She was the center of some major cultural moments in my youth. Appreciate her contributions to the era and how principled she appeared to be in her art. This album is a great example of all of her talent. RIP.

This is nice.

Lots of powerful subjects beautifully sung about, always used her music as a voice for change

Her storytelling is what stuck out to me particularly. Found a lot of her songs to be fairly dull, though. Rating: 6.8/10 Songs: Emperors New Clothes, Black Boys on Mopeds

I've listened to Nothing Compares 2 U so many times without listening to the rest of this album.

Decent.

6/10 Sinéad O’Connor was a remarkable woman in many ways. Her career was derailed and overshadowed by her (entirely justified) protest against systemic child abuse issues within the catholic church, nearly a decade ahead of the scandal becoming a prominent issue around the world. She had struggles with her mental health too, at least in part due to the abuse she suffered as a child and the backlash against her after her protest. But suffice it to say that she was a strong willed woman, who did things on her own terms. This album showcases that well. She wrote and produced the vast majority of the album herself, with only her cover of Nothing Compares 2 U being written without her input and produced by a separate producer. Even then, she refused to have her vocal compressed on that track, so she hardly ducked out of production decisions. When it’s at its best, this album is wonderful. The intimacy of her vocal performances sucks you in and grips you, and the stark, sparse instrumentation really helps to build on that emotionally raw atmosphere that she builds. But unfortunately, the record isn’t without its issues. It’s quite an uneven song selection, with tracks like The Emperor’s New Clothes kind of jarring against the more personal cuts, and even moments within certain tracks, like the violin in I Am Stretched On Your Grave, which didn’t entirely work for me. But when she gets it right, she really nails it. Nothing Compares is a masterpiece, Black Boys On Mopeds is gorgeous, and there are other highlights here. But there’s also just a little too much that didn’t quite connect with me on a musical level, either being a little too repetitive or a touch unfocused in terms of progression and intent. It’s a shame, because there’s so much potential here, but unfortunately there isn’t really enough consistency for me to love it. Feel So Different - The building and atmosphere orchestration is a really nice way to open the record. There is development within the strings that give this forward momentum. I do sort of feel like it builds and builds on tension that never quite gets resolved, but I do think that’s deliberate. The dynamic growth of both the instrumentation and her vocal performance is excellent. I’m not completely in love with this, but I do think it’s very well executed, performed and produced, it just doesn’t completely connect with me. I Am Stretched On Your Grave - This is almost a trip-hop song. The slow, rolling backing set against her interpretation of a 17th century poem sounds both ecclesiastical and like early 90s British dance music. It’s an interesting blend, particularly when you throw in the celtic fiddle part later on. I wasn’t convinced at the start, but I kind of ended up getting sucked into the world of this song and, despite the musical core of it being pretty repetitive, I found it quite hypnotising and effective. Three Babies - A delicate and subtle start with a melody that roams a little, but takes moments to soar and focus in on key motifs. It’s a pretty dramatic vocal performance, with some moments of stark emotion in her voice. This kind of drifts along in a warm way that embraces the ear and guides you without grabbing tight. It’s very pretty and enjoyable, but there’s equally nothing that vastly stands out, but is possibly more effective because of that. The Emperor's New Clothes - We get a bit of a sharp change of pace and style now with a new-wave pop number. The guitar work is decent in places and it’s got a generally fuller sound, but it’s a little bit rhythmically one-paced and not vastly interesting. It’s not a terrible pop song, but it’s not really a great one either and it doesn’t really find a particularly effective hook to allow it to stick in the memory. And the ending just goes on for way too long. Black Boys On Mopeds - This is a pretty and heartfelt song. It’s stripped back and sparse, but incredibly effective. It’s got a lovely melody and her vocal performance is excellent. I really liked the vibe and emotion of this one. Nothing Compares 2 U - Man, Prince can really write a song. This is so harmonically and melodically rich and has beautiful lyrics. And then Sinéad gets hold of it and turns it into this absolutely heartbreaking, epic pop ballad. It’s stunningly beautiful. Her vocal is so brilliantly emotive, the sound palette is masterfully crafted and it all just comes together to create something that rightfully became an enormous hit. Jump In The River - This feels quite rigid, especially after the much more organic and fluid Nothing Compares. It’s a bit of a muddy sound, but it’s quite a cool dirty rock pop effort. There’s some very good stuff in here, but it perhaps lacks clarity and refinement. You Cause As Much Sorrow - Back to something more ballady now. This is the kind of stuff that Sinéad feels more at home on, with wide dynamic range and an ebb and flow to the songwriting. There’s a cool groove to this too and there’s an element of Kate Bush to the sound palette. It’s mostly sparse, but it does throw in moments of more full instrumental that drag it towards pop territory before it backs away again, which is an effect I quite like. It’s a shame she doesn’t back away again towards the end as that poppy stuff is more run-of-the-mill than the verses. The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance - I love the close-mic recording of the vocal here, it feels incredibly intimate and powerful because of it. The slow build of the dynamic is excellent and it takes its time nicely. It’s a really nice song made all the better by the structural and production choices she makes. A very nice track. I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got - This is another that has an ecclesiastical quality to it, at least in part due to the church-like reverb. It’s melodically quite repetitive, but has a hypnotic beauty to it and the vocal performance is incredibly strong. A really pretty ambient vocal closer. Very nice.

Everything I know about Sinead O'Connor: amazing Prince cover, was right about the Catholic church even though she was persecuted for it at the time. I'm getting Jagged Little Pill vibes from this album. Almost like Alanis cribbed the format of desire and heartbreak and then added a little grunge in place of the folk/singer-songwriter vibes. Beautiful voice. Nothing Compares 2 U

Das zweite Studioalbum der irischen Sängerin Sinéad O'Connor entstand 1988 und 1989 überwiegend in den Jam Studios sowie in den Master Rock Studios in Kilburn, mit zusätzlichen Aufnahmen in den S.T.S.-Studios in Dublin, und erschien im März 1990 auf Ensign/Chrysalis. Produziert von O'Connor selbst sowie von Nellee Hooper, bewegt sich das Werk zwischen Alternative Rock, Folk-Elementen und sparsam eingesetzter Elektronik – ein Sound, der so klar und unnachgiebig ist wie O'Connors unverwechselbare Stimme. Die Platte wurde vierfach für den Grammy nominiert und gewann die Auszeichnung für Best Alternative Music Performance; O'Connor lehnte Nominierungen und Preis ab. Den kommerziellen Durchbruch brachte „Nothing Compares 2 U", eine Interpretation eines Prince-Titels, die 1990 in zahlreichen Ländern die Charts anführte und durch ihr reduziertes Musikvideo ikonischen Status erlangte. Daneben setzt das Album jedoch auf Stücke, die konzeptionell ebenso stark sind: „The Emperor's New Clothes" mit seiner kantigen Direktheit, das meditativ-melancholische „Three Babies", das auf einem Loop von James Browns „Funky Drummer" basierende „I Am Stretched on Your Grave" oder das bittere Beziehungsfinale „The Last Day of Our Acquaintance". Zusammen ergeben sie ein Album ohne Lückenfüller. Was dieses Album von vergleichbaren Arbeiten seiner Zeit abhebt, ist die kompromisslose Konsequenz, mit der O'Connor Verletzlichkeit und Zorn, Spiritualität und politische Wachheit in einen einzigen Klangkörper zwingt. Kein anderes Album des Jahres 1990 besitzt diese emotionale Dichte – Entertainment Weekly nannte es das beste Album des Jahres, Rolling Stone platzierte es auf seiner Liste der 500 größten Alben aller Zeiten. Über sieben Millionen verkaufte Einheiten bestätigen die Reichweite eines Werks, das nie auf Breitenwirkung ausgerichtet schien. Ein Album, das die Neunziger mitgeprägt hat, bevor sie überhaupt richtig begonnen hatten.

Beautiful music that leaves me cold.

nice voice

Nothing on this album compares to that banger

Sinead O’dugit

Nothing Compares 2 this

not bad

Every time I started to write a review for this album, it turned into a rant about organized religion and the "Christian Values" hypocrites. This woman was done very wrong and what she endured was a tragedy. F Joe Peschi to this day. As a big Prince fan, not ashamed to say she did his song better. A great song by a great artist with Sinead's performance the best. Yes, better than Chris's version too. The Emperor's New Clothes is another great tune. Also enjoyed Black Boys on Mopeds Can't say the rest of the album is the kind of music I generally play, but she has strong, beautiful voice. Thought You Cause as Much sorrow was pretty good but just a bit too much mellow for me, overall. Pretty good overall. Happy to know one of my mother's favorite artists, Kris Kristofferson (yea, I'm old) stand up for Simead back in the day. RIP brave woman!

3 Not going to lie, this is one of those albums I really wish I liked more than I did. Sinéad is an icon, and a punk one at that - it takes a lot of guts to go after the Catholic church the way she did, especially by 1992 standards, and not only was she willing to put her entire career on the line to do so, but she was never given the proper vindication she deserved when proven 100% correct. That’s fucked. And yet, it’s punk. If only we had more performers today with the courage to call out the overwhelming amount of injustice expanding around us… the world just might be a slightly better place. Unfortunately, it seems that I’m a bigger fan of Sinéad the person than I am Sinéad the songwriter. Don’t get me wrong, she’s a technically excellent performer, and this album is incredibly well-produced, it’s just that… I don’t find it overly interesting? I have nothing against a good emotional ballad, but this overindexes on them to the point where a full listen grows tedious. As such, I tended to find myself a little checked out during my listening sessions after Nothing Compares 2 U, a song that itself is, again, certainly exemplary of her musical ability, but it’s never really drawn a strong reaction out of me. Honestly, nothing here really did, despite there being some admitted diversity in sound, which sometimes felt reminiscent of Portishead, other times more akin to her Irish contemporary, Enya. If I had to name my favorite tracks, they would probably be The Emperor’s New Clothes and I Am Stretched on Your Grave (for some reason I really liked the fiddle outro on the latter), but I wouldn’t say they’re getting added to any playlists of mine any time soon. Though, if we’re talking strictly topically, then it would be Black Boys on Mopeds. I definitely raised an eyebrow when I first saw the title, but it’s actually an anti-Thatcher, anti-racist, anti-police punk song disguised as a ballad - I just wish she could have made it a bit more compelling musically. As for my least favorite track, it’s definitely the titular outro. Look, I’m aware of its technical impressiveness, but damn near six minutes of straight acapella just left me feeling very uncomfortable. If it were like two minutes, it could possibly work, but as-is, I dreaded the song on each re-listen. Again, nothing against Sinéad, but something about its presentation did not work for me at all. It's a very proficient offering from someone who I admire greatly as a human being, but for me personally, it just lacks a certain distinguishing remarkability. Nothing but respect, but I’m not in the business of trying to rate “objectively”. A 3 feels fair.

somehow remember only one song. we all know which one

Wasn't super familiar with Sinéad O'Connor, so it was nice to finally check out one of her albums here. I did enjoy it a fair bit, certainly some songs more than others. 'Feel So Different' was a marvelous opener for one. It had this gorgeous baroque instrumentation that linearly builds alongside Sinead's swelling vocals and impassioned lyrics. And her lyrics on this album are impassioned; If there's one thing Sinhead won't do here, it's sugarcoat how she really feels. 'Three Babies' for example, was pretty tragic and pretty raw in its depictions of loss, but overall, the sort of fluttery and uplifting instrumentation gives the song an almost optimistic edge. 'Black Boys Mopeds' was another pretty bold song in the mix here, but it never felt like it was trying to be over-the-top or provocative, and the topic is treated tenderly, I find, and Sinhead effectively paints a very human image of the racial injustice the song alludes to. 'You Cause As Much Sorrow' is another more difficult song here, given the conflicting feelings expressed by the protagonist. I find this album very raw emotionally; it makes it sort of daunting to deconstruct, but it's nothing that would turn me away. 'Nothing Compares 2 U' is obviously an incredible slow-ballad that I was already familiar with through the Prince version. Sinhead's take on it was pretty great, and I actually find it to be the highlight of the album. I'd say my biggest issue with the album is the at times uninteresting production - it sort of falls between alternative rock and trip-hop/hip-hop, but has an overly generic take on those sounds, I find. It's nothing too awful; the attraction here is ultimately Sinhead's voice and lyrics, and how she chooses to communicate her various struggles on this album. How much that resonates with you will ultimately determine how much you end up enjoying this album.

Experimental, me gustó.

Considering Sinéad O'Connor reputation, I expected this album to be way more political and critic, and instead it ended up being more personal and sentimental. I think the album is nice. Sinéad O'Connor voice is the main protagonist of the album, as it is very beautiful and delicate most of the time, with some moments where she gets more emotional and elevates her projection. I do like how serene the album overall feels, and I also appreciate that each song has its own elements. Some songs feature string arrangements, others have an electric guitar, another one has a piano, and so on, which means that something I can say about the record is that at least is not monotonous. Having said that, I'll confess that there isn't really anything that truly surprised me or grabbed my attention. As said, the relaxing tone is really good, but it isn't like I'm loving each song or any particular idea. So in the end, I think it is a decent singer-songwriter album with a pleasant sound.

Ok

Great voice, supremely talented, but just an OK album. Beyond the obvious highlights, I thought her debut and some of her later work were stronger.

It's quite good, actually. A very solid record from a very under-appreciated person. For years, I was told that Sinead O'Connor was this mentally low person who had one hit in 1990 and got her ass kicked off of SNL for ripping the church. I write this now knowing that she was a woman with much faith in herself and her heart and it's unfortunate to know that she has left us. This record puts forth plenty of personal nuances from Funky Drummer looping around an Irish poem to conscious acoustic ballads and acapellas. I don't find myself as a complete fan of this one though as some moments fall flat within the 50 minute run-time. But I will say that's an album that has won me over on who Sinead O'Connor was (7/10, 3/5 on this scale)

very chill

This album was okay, but only Nothing Compares To You really stood out.

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I know two songs How do I feel about this artist? Not my genre, but immensely talented Pre-Listen Thoughts: Oh Sinead, you were so right about everything. I hope you’re at peace. Favorite track(s): Jump In the River, The Last Day of Our Acquaintance Post-Listen Thoughts: Seriously just so beautiful. Kind of slow for my usual taste, probably won’t revisit it much but it was a great listen.

nice and clean, 7/10

Surprisingly a few more upbeat songs I did not expect.

She's got an amazing voice. That said, this album doesn't seem as revolutionary now as it did at the time... she certainly was an outspoken voice encouraging people to express their individuality.

Dramatic songs for dramatic times. Didn't overly connect with me, but certainly an interesting listen.

Bad title, but decent album

Always loved Nothing Compares 2 U. Sadly the rest of Sineads repertoire from this album isn't nearly as enjoyable to me, which is a shame. RIP Sinead

I love Sinèad but this in’t her best work. But it does have that song. I love her Debut the Lion and The Cobra compared to it this is pretty tame. Best song apart from you know what. Is Black Boys On Mopeds. I don’t like it when people say “I was lucky enough to see …” when they’ve chosen to see that gig, given up their time to travel to it and spend their money that they presumably worked hard for (well someone did!). But I was lucky enough to see what turned out to be Sinéad’s last gig in the British Isles - the Villa Marina Douglas Isle of Man. It was fantastic as were the other times I saw her. Anyway I was unlucky enough to have the local Minister of Business next to me and the Treasury minister in front of me. Probably a freebie. They kept leaning over to talk to each other and “network”. They made sure they were applauding wildly whenever she called for “peace” or “compassion”. But during Black Boys on Mopeds, a song in part about the hypocrisy of politicians, they shut the fuck up. She was a fansdtc singer, a brave compelling live performer and I urge you to check out her work beyond this lp.

Good but not my style I guess

I went in expecting to like this more than I did- Sinead O'Connor had a lot of buzz and mystique surrounding her growing up. That album was good but nothing really stood out. Her voice came be a little grating after a while.

I dont think I have the patience for this

great voice, ok songs

I expected to enjoy this more than I did. Sinead had a beautiful voice and she sounds great here. But for the most part, the songs aren't that interesting. The first several are particularly dull, so part of the issue is sequencing. The middle songs are the strongest, of course including Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U. Overall, it's fine

Pretty good actually but kind of too long for its own good. I'm giving it a 4 because there's some strong songwriting and production here, but it's closer to a 3 in the album-as-an-experience department

Not bad, just slow and repetitive

Suave

Terrible early 90’s production. Her voice and conviction is sincere but it sounds dated. This gets a 3 because of Nothing Compares 2 U

Prince really helped her out with one of the greatest songs ever written. I could have done without the title track. I hear influences throughout her music.

I have no strong feelings one way or the other about this one. Solid 3 Stars.

Definitely not my favorite album. In the right setting, it works, but it's not an album that I would ever listen to on its own. I actually had to make a point to come back and finish it this morning before reviewing. I got bored enough that I wandered off--a first since I started 1001AG. To be clear, it was **not** the messaging in her music. I thought the lyrics and her messaging were great. It was the musical style that didn't click with me. If all the tracks had rhythms of "The Emperor's New Clothes", I might have been more tuned into the album, but I think it was just too lowkey for me. Messaging good. Jam-ability, not as good. 3 for the fact that I'd be willing to revisit it down the road and didn't hate it.

Yksinkertaista musiikkia mutta ihan kivaa laulantaa.

Sinead 's voice is incredible throughout, but the songs are a bit of a mix. Whilst nothing Compares 2 U is (of course) incredible, some of the other tunes are are so-so, with lyrics are a bit too on the nose. I Am Stretched on Your Grave was a definite highlight.

Mildly surprised to discover this wasn't ten clones of Nothing Compares 2 U. There was a decent variety on show, gorgeous vocals as I expected, although the production sounds dated. Not bad.

Wow, Some of those lyrics hit hard. The biggest song on this album was written by Prince, but I much preferred guitar and vocals vs overproduced Prince. Good listen.

This might be one of those guilty pleasure albums because man, this is not my style at all but I weirdly really liked it. I loved the production, I loved the inclusion of the string instruments. I thought these songs were well written.

This album has THE version of Nothing Compares To You. That alone gives it 3 stars.

hm

A bit of a slow burn until you get to "The Emperor's New Clothes". Dive a tad deeper, though, and you'll really hear how much weight these words from the late Sinead O'Conner hold. Haunting, heartfelt, and unsurprisingly political given O'Connor's beliefs and experiences. Maybe not for most listener's palates, but that's the beauty of this whole list I guess!

Сара 3 Марко 3

i really wanted to like this more! her voice is beautiful and my heart breaks for her story and her struggles. it's just not really my kind of music tbh

An understated angst. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would especially with the slow start. Obvi like Nothing Compares. Liked the instruments at the end of stretched on your grave.

Wasn't quite what I expected. Good enough but not something I'll directly add to my rotation.

I like this.. Nothing Compares 2 U is wild

More interesting than I would have known if not asked to listen because of this list. The end became a little repetitive for me, and the last song felt like an eternity. Shocked looking back it was only 5:47.

Influence 3. Quality 4. Hits 3. Intangibles 4. It has her hit, showcases her crazy vocal talent, and otherwise puts me right to sleep 2.

It was a good album. Nothing Compares 2 U, You Cause as much Sorrow, and Three Babies were probably the best songs on it. Nothing was bad, but nothing else really stood out to me. Overall, I’d give it a 3.7/5!

the prince cover cooks, but unfortunately the rest is pretty self-indulgent but there's some good parts. sinead's cool.

Nothin Compares 2 U is a banger. I was ok with most of the album. Final track was haunting and beautiful. Overall, though, I’d pick up a handful of other singer-songwriter contemporaries before picking this one up.

About half of the album is extremely emotional and powerful. The other half does nothing for me. Hence 3 stars.

Good voice, variety of pop instrumentals

She has so much range! 90's Irish rock typified.

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?

***A good easy listening album

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.

3/4

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.

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.

torn malku megju 3 ili 4... 3.8?

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

A few stand-out songs, but mostly just kind of whiney and boring tbh.

Ist mir teilweise zu ruhig.

Three stars. Not my jam but gotta respect 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.

Aivan hyvä levy, rauhallinen tunnelma ja nothing compares 2 u on hieno

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.

Respect her activism but did not enjoy this

(61/100)

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

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.

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

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.

not really something I would listen to in my own time but nevertheless Sinead is a legend

What a voice.

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.

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.

There were moments of greatness, but the album as a whole did not hit.

A contemplative album. Favourite track: I Am Stretched on Your Grave

Nice! Love how varied it is! Sinéad has presence for days! Wish I liked the songwriting more!

Little boring

Ok.

Quite enjoyable, I particularly like the one that said England was shit. Not sure I'll listen to more though

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.

A few good tracks but mostly quite dull

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)

Very Irish

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。

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.

It's fine.

Not many highs or lows, just pleasant music. A good rainy day album

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’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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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?

She has a lovely voice, well worth listening to for a hour

My first listen to Sinead O’Connor and was pleasantly listenable.

3.5

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!

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.