I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

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.

More of a pop bent than I expected but pretty good.

Exquisite and haunting. Her voice is incredible and she uses its full power in the delivery. The album functions very well as a whole, with songs transitioning seamlessly from one to the other. I love that she decides to touch on so many important issues and uses her music as a force for good. Listened to it several times to get the full experience. My only issue is it's sometimes impossible to focus on anything else apart from the music as her voice is quite distressing and the music is disturbing - but I guess that's the whole point.

слишком драма / суровый сырой вокал для меня (и акапельно я сама могу, где продакшн))

I first listened to this album about 5 years ago, and couldn't stand it. For whatever reason I just couldn't engage with it, struggled through and came out of it feeling like I had wasted my time and never wanted to hear it again. I would have given it 1 star at the time. 5 years on, it's way better than I remember. It's powerful, hard-hitting, and has plenty going on. Sinead O'Connor was clearly talented. I still don't love it - it's not going into my regular rotation any time soon - but I think I definitely appreciate it more this time around. It might not be to my tastes, but it's good. As such, I'm choosing to give it a 3, with one caveat: 5 years from now I may decide to listen again, change my mind and give it a 5... could just be that this album is taking 10 years to grow on me!

Great album. Early 90’s alt pop sounds with a lot of reverbs mixed with traditional vocal deliveries give this a unique vibe. Sinead has an excellent voice. Every song is good. Favorite tracks include Three Babies, The Emperors 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.

Honestly better than I though

He shouldn't have bothered. This is just a huge pile of steaming keech! I've heard others doing many of these songs. In every case these were FAR better than Elvis. His vocals are awful, particularly on Fever. An insult to the entire American people.

One can't help but be impressed with how fearless O'Connor is. Her songs lay bare topics like racism, miscarriages, unhealthy relationships with parents, as as politics and reflects furocious spirit, despite her restraint on slower songs. I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got,is surprisingly poppy and catchy despite its more serious slower moments, and there’s a nice variety of songs, tempos, and moods. Kind of incredible.

My first time listening a full album by Sinead O'Connor and I enjoyed it quite a lot. Her voice was beautiful, soulful with lot of emotion, melancholy and gravitas to it. The songs are quite simple but well written and nicely produced. It's usually not my kind of music this is rounded up to 4 stars.

She could really sing ... the emotion, the range, the tone. Some songs are weaker than others, though.

Idk. Not bad. But I thought I had already listened to it but it was KD Lang I had heard.

Not terrible.

She had a great voice, and some good writing, but not really my thing.

Too important to ignore. "Emperor's" remains a minor masterpiece.

Built on gentle acoustic guitars, minimal percussion, and soft orchestral touches that frame fragile, expressive vocals and lyrics steeped in personal pain this feels like a sparse, restrained and sappy Folk album

horrible memory related to this album, i was at a thrift store and they had a CD copy for only a couple bucks but i opened the jewel case and someone had swiped the actual CD. devastating

Nice.

Magical

Zoveel respect voor Sinéad als persoon. Een foto van de paus op live TV verscheuren? Fucking badass en meer punk dan heel veel punkbandjes op deze lijst. Maar vandaag gaan we even volledig focussen op de muziek. Meteen gekeken en natúúrlijk staat Nothing Compares 2 U hier op, die kun je meteen alvast invullen op de FAVO ook, prachtig nummer. Maar dan is ook meteen weer de vraag; is dit een Layla & other songs album? Of zijn dit allemaal verborgen parels en ben ik hierna toch iets meer fan van Sinéad? Feels so different is een epische opener zeg, pfoe. YOOOOOOO is dat een viool solo!?!??! Of een Sitar? Op I am stretched on your grave, de solo op het einde. Dat is fucking episch hahahah Jezus christus, wat een fantastische stem heeft Sinead toch. En dan te bedenken dat dit een cover van Prince is... Je moet lef hebben om Prince te coveren(Zeg ik terwijl ik toch niet altijd even groot fan van Prince ben, maar soit.) Maar laten we eerlijk zijn. Dit is haar nummer, sinds deze cover. Er zullen er maar weinig zijn die eerst aan Prince denken bij dit nummer. Pfoe, het titelnummer is een mooie afsluiter ook. Niet mooi genoeg voor een FAVO, maar wel echt heel indrukwekkend. Ben ik meer fan geworden van Sinéad? Zeker van de eerste helft, die is echt zeer sterk, jammer dat het na Nothing Compares toch een beetje inkakt en niet het hoge niveau vasthoudt. Er zijn hele hoge highs, maar ook best wel wat mwah stukken op het album. Ik heb me er echt prima mee vermaakt, maar ik vind het nét niet goed genoeg voor de 4 sterren. FAVO:Feels so different, THe emperors new clothes, Nothing Compares 2 U

super mooie Ierse accenten fave album van mamatje betekenisvolle boodschappen obvi geen duidelijk verband tussen songs buiten rebellie

Normally I would give this 3 stars. Which means it is decent music but nothing that blew me away. Enjoyable listen. But Nothing Compares 2 U? Man, it is one of those songs that just blow you away. Easy extra star.

Nothing Compares 2 U is gorgeous, and the rest of the album is very good. 8/10

I was a kid when "Nothing Compares 2 U" came out and suddenly it was EVERYWHERE. And that video. Sinead, with her piercing blue eyes and totally shaved head, just staring at the camera singing her brains out. Incredible. So while I was familiar with the big single from this album, I had never listened to it in full. My album before this was Morrissey's Vauxhall and I, and there are some striking similarities between that album and this one. I Do Not Want's... more rocking songs could easily fit onto prime Moz solo albums. The production and songwriting are especially close in tone and sound. But the quiet moments here are devastating in a way Morrissey could only dream of. "Three Babies," "Black Boys on Mopeds," and "You Cause as Much Sorrow" are beautiful musically while their subject matter is incredibly heavy. I have to say though, "Nothing Compares 2 U" is unequivocally the highlight. Yes, the song is great, but it's Sinead's delivery - heartbroken, headstrong, self-assured, and devastated all at the same time - it has to be one of my favorite vocal performances. FOUR STARS

Okay.

Frábær plata hjá Írska undrinu. Skemmtilegir textar, beittir og góð samfélagsádeila. Sinead var mikill hugsuður og var annt um réttlætið.

Frábær plata, sterk lög og beittir textar. Svo mikil tilfinning og sársauki í röddinni. Nothing compares to u auðvitað með flottari lögum, en Black boys on mopeds ekki síðra. Svo hafði hún auðvitað rétt fyrir sér með kaþólsku kirkjuna.

This Irish alt-folk-rock (if that’s what you wanna call it) album by Sinéad O’Connor is about what I expected—nothing groundbreaking, but definitely not disappointing either. If you weren’t around when she released “Nothing Compares 2 U” in 1990, or when she tore up a photo of the Pope on SNL to protest the Catholic Church’s child abuse scandals, it’s hard to grasp just how massive she was at that moment—and how quickly she was shunned afterward. She essentially vanished from the mainstream overnight. It’s impossible to say how much bigger she might’ve become if that hadn’t happened, but this album absolutely earns its place on the 1001 Albums list, if for no other reason than the cultural weight behind it.

To be honest, this was better than I would have ever expected hearing so little of her catalog beforehand. It wasn't off putting or annoying in any fashion to me. This will likely be the first and last time I go to this well, but it's good to know there's another album on this list I don't want to avoid at all costs.

Not really for me

This is #day431 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… this is my first time listening to a Sinead O’Connor record. Yes, I've heard "Nothing Compares 2 U," but aside from that, it's a completely new experience. I'm fine with the harmonies and some of the production choices (it's the '90s, after all), but otherwise, I'm not sure... "Nothing Compares 2 U" is a great tune on its own. I guess I'd rather have gotten acquainted with her debut, but since it's not on the list, I doubt I'd do it purposefully. Let it be a 3 out of 5. I was close to a 2, though. Looking forward to #day432.

Sinead’s voice. So emotionally powerful, haunting and beautiful. I hadn’t listened to this album in many years (& not sure I ever really sat down and listened to it straight through), so I’d forgotten what a powerful and gorgeous record it is. Listening to Black Boys on Mopeds made me sad to think that all these years later, the world is dealing with the same issues, and sadly, perhaps things are even worse now. But leaving aside existential human problems, and also leaving aside what I think about Sinead O’Connor’s actions and statements, the music is undeniably special, and this album is a gem.

Her best work, haunting and smart if somewhat patchy

Great voice, can't say I love this type of music. 2.8

Felt poorly mixed, I didn't like the vocals, and I'm not sure why this was so popular.

The Troubles seem to shine through this music, in all its moments of discordant melodies and lyrics openly wondering why injustices are piled on precisely those people who haven't got the resources to fight back. "Black Boys on Mopeds" was heartbreaking. "Nothing Compares 2 U" turns the album's gloom around with a world-famous love song. It was lotsa vibes. I kind of liked the atmospheric style, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

En 1990, alors que les années 80 exhalaient leur dernier souffle parfumé à la laque, une Irlandaise au crâne rasé et au regard de pythie est venue mettre un grand coup de pied dans la fourmilière pop. "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" n'est pas qu'une collection de chansons, c'est une autopsie à cœur ouvert, un acte de foi et de défiance balancé à la gueule du monde. Alors oui, parlons-en tout de suite, évacuons le mammouth au milieu du couloir : "Nothing Compares 2 U". Le tube. L'hymne planétaire qui a fait pleurer dans les chaumières et a transformé Sinéad O'Connor en superstar mondiale, presque malgré elle. On l'a tous entendue jusqu'à la nausée, mais refais l'exercice : isole-toi, mets un casque et revisionne le clip... ce plan fixe, ce visage. Et cette fameuse larme qui coule. Ce n'est pas du cinéma, ce n'est pas d'la com', c'est une larme pour sa mère, décédée quelques années plus tôt. Et d'un coup, la sublime chanson de Prince se charge d'un poids de deuil et d'une vérité qui la transcendent. Ce n'est plus une chanson de rupture, c'est un cri primal de perte. C'est probablement une des performances vocales et émotionnelles les plus pures jamais capturées sur bande. Mais réduire ce disque à ce seul titre serait une insulte, une hérésie car cet album est d'une richesse et d'une complexité folles. La preuve ? Le morceau qui suit "Nothing Compares 2 U" est "I Am Stretched On Your Grave". Un putain de poème irlandais du XVIIe siècle posé sur un sample de James Brown. Une fusion hallucinante de tradition celtique et de breakbeat hip-hop. En 1990, personne ne faisait ça. C'était d'une audace et d'une modernité qui laissent encore pantois aujourd'hui. Elle ne se contentait pas de chanter, elle défonçait les chapelles, elle créait des ponts entre les siècles et les continents. Et l'album est un champ de mines émotionnel. "The Emperor's New Clothes" est un single pop-rock parfait, une charge féroce contre l'hypocrisie, avec une rage qui annonce déjà le rock alternatif de la décennie à venir. Et que dire de "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance" ? Sans doute le titre de rupture le plus violent et libérateur jamais enregistré. La chanson monte en puissance, la guitare se fait de plus en plus stridente, et la voix de Sinéad passe du murmure résigné au hurlement de pure rage cathartique. C'est le son d'une chaîne qui se brise. Ça te prend aux tripes, ça t'éviscère. Ce qui rend ce disque si essentiel, si intemporel, c'est son honnêteté brutale. Il n'y a pas un gramme de gras, pas une once de calcul, c'est tout simplement l'œuvre d'une artiste qui ne sait pas tricher. Elle y parle de ses fausses couches ("Three Babies"), de sa foi complexe et tourmentée, de sa relation conflictuelle avec la célébrité et l'autorité. C'est cette vulnérabilité totale, cette mise à nu sans filet, cette intégrité qui l'a poussée, plus tard, à déchirer une photo du pape à la télévision, signant son arrêt de mort commercial aux États-Unis. Elle ne jouait pas un jeu, elle était juste incapable de se taire et cet album en est le manifeste. C'est un disque qui refuse le compromis. Il est à la fois magnifique et dérangeant, doux et incroyablement violent. C'est une œuvre complète, un voyage intérieur qui ne laisse personne indemne. C'est un excellent album "humain" qui vous prend aux tripes. C'est un chef-d'œuvre incandescent, un bloc de vérité pure. Un 5/5 indiscutable, qui résonne encore avec une force inouïe plus de trente ans après. Un disque pour ceux qui savent que la beauté se trouve souvent au bord du précipice.

Yesterday we listened to The Songs of Leonard Cohen, and I wrote about how Cohen’s voice spoke of maturity: the calm poise of a man looking forward, prepared, as he once said, “to express the great inevitable defeat that awaits us all.” Sinéad O’Connor’s I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, released in 1990, sings from the opposite direction. Where Cohen peers toward death with stoic composure, O’Connor turns her gaze backward, toward the scene of injury. Her voice - raw, exposed, terrifyingly unguarded - is the sound of someone refusing to grow up, not out of immaturity but as an act of resistance. For O’Connor, childhood is not a place of innocence but of vulnerability. The very word suggests safety, a world that protects; yet her music insists that childhood is the first site of betrayal, where institutions announce their cruelty and love becomes conditional. In Three Babies - the album’s most naked song - O’Connor gathers loss, birth, and abortion into a single lament. It is not a political tract about reproductive rights but a mourning song for the fragile life-force itself, the impossible closeness between what lives and what does not. And in The Emperor’s New Clothes, she begins with the devastating line: “It’s been years since you held the baby.” The phrase refers, perhaps, to her partner and producer John Reynolds, but its resonance is wider: the baby is both literal child and symbolic self, the part of the psyche that remains uncared for. The music’s insistence on the child is not metaphorical. O’Connor grew up in an Ireland that punished women and children with equal ferocity. Her mother was abusive; she spent her adolescence in a Magdalene Home, one of those carceral laundries where “fallen” girls were taught repentance through forced labour. To have survived that world is already political. Her later rebellion - against the Church, against the music industry, against any structure that confused moral authority with domination - was a lifelong attempt to protect the child she had been. The shaved head she adopted in 1987 became a kind of living philosophy of the body. It was read as Joan of Arc cosplay, as ecclesiastical tonsure, as defiant androgyny, or as self-punishment. But there is another, stranger possibility: that she was trying to re-enter the condition of the infant, the bald-headed creature before gender, before the market, before sin. Pop’s logic depends on the circulation of desire; O’Connor’s gesture was to remove herself from that economy altogether. In a culture that required women to be desirable to be visible, she chose to look like a baby just as she was becoming a mother herself. That contradiction - at once maternal and childlike - runs through the album. In the concert film of I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, she performs I Am Stretched on Your Grave over its looped Funky Drummer beat. When the traditional Irish fiddle enters, she suddenly breaks into an Irish dance: stiff, arms held tightly by her sides, the jerky discipline every Irish child is made to learn. It’s a gesture both comic and cathartic. She parodies the national culture that trained its children into awkwardness and, in the same moment, reclaims it. For an instant, she looks like a child performing for no one, and therefore free. Her critics were quick to call her childish. In Black Boys on Mopeds, the lover dismisses her politics as “childish” outright, and the press often agreed. O’Connor’s protest was too unfiltered, too direct, too emotional to qualify as “serious” politics. But that charge tells us more about the adult world than about her. To be “adult”, in the culture she rejected, meant to compromise, to accept the world as it is. “Childishness” becomes, in that sense, a subversive stance - a refusal to naturalise cruelty, to outgrow outrage. O’Connor’s bluntness, her supposed naïvety, exposes a society that mistakes cynicism for wisdom. Her voice insists that feeling is a form of knowledge. This insistence reached its most infamous form on Saturday Night Live in 1992, when she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II and told the audience to “fight the real enemy”. The act has been flattened by history into a meme, retrofitted with the slogan Sinead Was Right. But to say she was “right” is to miss the point. Her gesture was not a fact-checking exercise on the clerical abuse scandals - though they were part of the story - but an indictment of an entire moral architecture: the Magdalene Laundries, the industrial schools, the borstals, the unmarked graves of children and women shamed into silence. It was, above all, a defence of the vulnerable against the institutions that claimed to protect them. In rehearsal for that episode, she had used a photograph of a refugee child instead of the Pope’s image. She didn’t tear it up. The gesture’s meaning, then, was never solely Irish. It was about a world that is hard on small things. When she tore up the Pope’s portrait, she was not desecrating an icon; she was naming a system of sanctified cruelty. The logic of The Emperor’s New Clothes - the child pointing at the emperor and crying, “He’s naked!” - was not allegory but method. The backlash was immediate. A few days later, at a Bob Dylan tribute concert, she was booed mercilessly, and it took Kris Kristofferson to steady her on stage, whispering: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” It is one of those small moments that crystallise an entire career: the child being protected by the fatherly voice she never had, even as she refuses to become what the world expects of her. Her art could never be revolutionary in the programmatic sense - she didn’t want to seize power or rebuild institutions. Her logic was haunting, not transformation. The child, once injured, cannot be resurrected; it can only persist as a ghost, a reminder, a refusal. This is why O’Connor’s music so often sounds unfinished, unresolved, full of raw edges and unresolved grief. The incompletion is the point. The album’s biggest hit, Nothing Compares 2 U, threatens to overshadow this more radical project. And, of course, it does. Written by Prince, the song carries a polish and composure foreign to the rest of the record. Yet O’Connor’s performance transforms it utterly. She dedicates it to her mother - the figure of both love and trauma - and in doing so turns a pop ballad of romantic loss into a ritual of abjection. “All the flowers that you planted, mama, in the backyard, all died when you went away.” The line sounds simple, but it encodes an impossible paradox: the mother’s departure is the wound that creates the artist, and also the wound that can never heal. To sing to the mother is to risk becoming the mother; to mourn her is to repeat her. The music video, that stark close-up of O’Connor’s face, owes its grammar to Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc. Like Renée Falconetti’s Joan, O’Connor appears both martyr and adolescent, her tear falling unbidden, a sacrament of conviction. The comparison feels inevitable. Both women were punished for their faith - not faith in doctrine, but faith in feeling. Both suffered at the hands of patriarchal institutions convinced of their own holiness. And the punishment did come, not from the Church this time but from the culture industry. Pop can tolerate women’s suffering, but not their defiance. It rewards trauma when it can be aestheticised, not when it threatens the market’s smooth operation. O’Connor refused to play the game: she would not perform repentance, would not apologise for her outrage, would not grow up in the way the industry demanded. She existed as an irritant within every system she entered: an Irish Muslim, a female priest, a childish mother. She didn’t want to destroy the system; she wanted to reveal its contradictions from within. Her cameo as the Virgin Mary in Neil Jordan’s The Butcher Boy feels like the zenith of that trajectory. She appears as a hallucinatory mother-figure to a boy who has lost his mind, a vision of tenderness amid ruin. The casting is perfect. In Catholic mythology, Mary is chosen precisely because she is a child; later, in the Pietà, she becomes the mother who holds her dead son. The circle closes: child and mother fused in perpetual grief. “I do not want what I haven’t got.” The title phrase, repeated at the album’s close, sounds like acceptance but is really a refusal. O’Connor wanted no redemption, no posthumous vindication. What she asked for, through the grain of her voice, was something smaller and harder to secure: that the child - bruised but unbroken - might be allowed to live. She knew that the world would never grant such permission. Yet she sang as if it might. And that, finally, is the power of the record: a faith not in salvation, but in the persistence of the wound as a form of truth. I've gone and made myself cry and talked myself into a more stars than this warrants on the music alone. 3.5 Sinead O’Connor was a good singer. That every bar she sings here is slathered in reverb is not only needless, but ruinous. Was it for the allurement of American money that everything Sinead sang was treated to sound like it was issuing from caves by the roads from Tara? If she had a message she wanted people to hear on ‘Black Boys on Mopeds’ it could have done with the lyrics being discernible. I did go read them afterwards. ‘Roses’ and ‘Mopeds’ doesnae work.  This is a 10p mix-up of an album in which you find pompous string writing, wispy folk over drum loops, wispy folk over acoustic guitar, meat and potatoes guitar pop, accapella…etc. None of it is any good for you. There’s little inspiration here and no sense of artistic conviction or direction.  No hang on - Nothing Compares 2 U is amazing. How did that happen? Well that’s just one of those inexplicable things. This version with its elegant correction of the original harmony and inspired variation on the original melody absolutely blew the Prince-penned original out of the water. How many people can say they mugged Prince?  2/5

Its hard to listen to this album without feeling sad about how her life panned out (same feeling as listening to Whitney Houston's I wanna dance with somebody). She has a fantastically powerful and emotional voice and I really enjoyed it. Stand out track - Blackboys on Mopeds. Was going high 4 - but think it just edges into 5.

Have avoided Sinead O'Connor (except via her collaboration with Jah Wobble) because of the most annoyingly, over played song in the history of music, in an era where you had to listen to what was on a limited number of radio stations. With the ability to skip NC2U, the rest of the album had a couple of decent Celtic-tinged tracks, some dreary ballads, and some forgettable numbers. Overall, listenable. Lose one star for the awful, whiney elevator ballad. (Not Prince's finest moment, though his version is palatable-ish).

Weird album for me. Not a huge fan of a few songs, and overall find it to be stylistically messy. I enjoy/value musical diversity within records, but this one doesn’t feel particularly coherent to me. Still, some tracks are far too good for me to ignore: “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is pure 90’s goodness, “Black Boys on Mopeds” is an absolute triumph of political folk, and although I can’t say I’ve ever considered my opinion on it despite hearing it a thousand times through my life, “Nothing Compares 2 U” is clearly fucking great and sounds excellent in context of the record. I was wavering back and forth between 3 and 3.5, but I’ll stick with a feathery 3.5 for now. 3.5/5

Great stuff. Incredible voice. Nothing Compared To You (written by the genius, Prince) is 4 stars alone.

One of my best friend is a Protestant and the other one was an Irish catholic. They make jokes about the Catholic Church every day because the first one is non-binary (and has been gladly accepted into a more progressive branch of the church) and the second one is a lesbian. nothing compares to telling lame jokes and avoiding demostrations and the smell of washed hair. 3/5

Now and forever, fuck Margaret Thatcher.

Not my thing

Feel So Different 3.3 I Am Stretched on Your Grave 3.4 Three Babies 2.8 The Emperor's New Clothes 3 Black Boys on Mopeds 3.2 Nothing Compares 2 U 3.6 Jump in the River 3.4 You Cause as Much Sorrow 3.3 The Last Day of Our Acquaintance 3.5 I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got 2.8 Score: 3.23

Enjoyable, it has the braveheart vibe, like it could play while a scotsman goes into an old battle or something. Definitely an artsy style

Really didn't like this 😭

This one just didn't connect with me. It was too bare or something. There was one song I really liked... turns out it was written by some other guy. Prince I think his name was. Wonder if he has any other good songs.

# Album Name: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got # Artist: Sinead o'Connor # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Beautiful voice but i was unable to connect with the album. Nothing compares 2 U is no doubt one of the best covers ever. Thats what saved this album from a 2. # Top Tunes: NC2U # Would I listen to it again? I might give it another chance.

This was haunting back in 1990, and doubly so now, it has a few upbeat songs like "The Emperor's New Clothes" but it's mostly a maudlin dirgey affair, and extremely moving.

The best track on this album is Prince’s ‘Nothing Compares 2U’, which also was the single from this album. All the other tracks were fine and well done but not memorable.

Ah, no slurs here, only affirmations. Sinéad is cool, but sometimes her songs are a little bit slow/boring for my preference. There's decent variety on this album though, more than your Jewels or Sarah McLachlans. A moderately pleasant surprise. Kind of like a St. Vincent predecessor. Highlight: 'Three Babies' (lotta baby talk on this record)

The double negative, while a style, was certainly a choice... ...Anyway, even though I disliked this album(other than a few songs), I'm giving her one extra star solely because she was "cancelled" for protesting pedophilia. Favorite Track: "Nothing Compares 2 U".

I was 9 and living in a Catholic household when Sinead ripped up the picture of the pope. My parents were not as strict as most, but I remember people saying things and just sort of thinking Sinead was 'bad' and I shouldn't listen to her so this was the first time I listened to her album. 30 some years later, wow the world hated her because she sang of the truth and shattered the perfect world so many upper/middle class white Christians built. Divorce, abortions, miscarriage, female empowerment, female mental health, social injustice...all in this album alone. Her haunting emotional beautiful voice just makes it even more beautiful.. She also has some beautiful musical backing that changes enough to make each song unique and different. All together they draw you in and help you really immerse yourself in her songs and messages.

Ya'll are so fucking weird giving this album a 5. LOL <3

When it comes to putting your money where your mouth is, Sinead was the queen. She was a true warrior for justice where it was, and is still needed. Using her star power at the time to boldly look the devil in the eye and confront it without fear by ripping up a picture of the pope on television is still the most badass statement of my lifetime. She deserved so so much more than what she received. This statement is cliche, but in her case it holds firmly true: the world owes her a huge apology. She was right about all of it. This album feels of its time with the very very late 80’s production throughout. The hip hop beat on I Am Stretched On Your Grave, combined with light traditional Irish instrumentation gives it a powerful feeling of timelessness. Her voice is like a siren wailing from the rocks on the Irish Sea. It feels vulnerable, as on You Cause As Much Sorrow and Three Babies, and immortal, as also on You Cause As Much Sorrow and Three Babies. Nothing Compares 2 U is without a doubt the best song on here, but that was a lightning in a bottle song thanks to Prince’s genius songwriting, but Sinead took the song to its rightful place of incredible emotional immortality. All in all this is a truly great album by a very misunderstood woman. Repeated listens reward immensely.

Sometime during my teenage-ness, I bought an album on cassette, I can't remember which one, and when I popped it in my stereo, this album started playing. I guess they made an error in packaging. I'd love to say it was a happy accident and a life-changing musical experience. Instead, I chose to be upset about it and refused to even give it a listen because Nothing Compares 2 U annoyed me at the time. And I never revisited it. So this is kind of a full circle moment, and I can finally give this album the attention and accolades it deserves. She has a beautifully haunting voice, and her emotions pour out of these songs. The song compositions are really cool too, and I love when you can hear her Irish really come out. I am no longer annoyed by Nothing Compares 2 U, it's an incredible version of that song. Also really loved Three Babies, The Emperor's New Clothes and You Cause As Much Sorrow. She blessed the world with song and passion and persistence to stand up for what's right in the face of adversity. I wish she would've been blessed with a happier life.

I do like Nothing Compares to You, but the rest of the album I could do without. Very meh.

Beeindruckende Stimme, ergreifend, schön und traurig

The Good: Makes sense to not want what you don’t have. The Bad: Seeing the economy take a tumble as there is no more trade… The Ugly: Realizing you’ve got nothing… Poor Sinead, tragic life. While listening to this album it sounded like you’re witnessing a fortune teller reading their own palm and realizing that it’s all for naught. Did I like the album? Not particularly… but then that anthem kicked in, and I was propelled back to those lovely ‘90s days, when I was in uni and hanging with friends and life just seemed to never have a tomorrow… Here’s to Sinead, hopefully, having enjoyed that which she did have! 3*

A bit melancholy but appreciate her fab talent thx

It was ok. I liked it but I didn't enjoy it as much as other stuff. Nothing Compares 2 U remains a masterpiece.

RIP Sinead

This album was released during a bad period of my life which in some respects I would prefer to forget. But this album more than any other released then reminds me of that period. It’s not so much the lyrics which whilst poignant have no meaning of that time but the actual tunes and ambience of the music which take me back to that black hole. That all said it is an album which I adore. As I have already said didn’t take much notice of the words back then but listening today a lot of what she wrote is still very current and not out of place today. For instance Black Boys On Mopeds is a take on Thatcher’s Government and police brutality. But the words ‘These are dangerous days, to say what you feel is to dig your own grave’ resonates with me living in England in 2025 where the authority of the police has diminished so much everyone it seems can do whatever they want ( to borrow another line from the album) How times change? For the better or worse? My own feelings is depicted by that single teardrop at the end of that well known video. RIP SInead. 5/5 23/9/25

I expected so much more from this for some reason. I'm partial to 'Black Boys on Mopeds' because Kevin Devine covered it at a show once *swoon*. Overall, pretty legendary record that I hope people don't listen to for Nothing Compares 2 U only.

I love Sinead O'Connor and everything she tried to do/be in the 90's. She has some amazing work! Her battle with mental health issues, unfortunately, clouded her contribution as an influential female artist toward the end of her life. Definitely gone too soon :-(

Such a powerful album by an incredible woman. The music is 4 stars for me, but I think its such an important album, and Sinead is such an important musician I'm giving it an extra star.

Rating: 7.5/10 Really enjoyed the diversity of sounds on this album, Sinead O'Connor sounds fantastic while still being interesting sonically as well.

The album goes on quite a lot, Clearly, Each ballad in tears was wrought, With the same mournful tone, One long, droning moan… By track ten, you wish you were not.

Sinéad O’Connors I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got ist mehr als nur ein Album – es ist ein emotionaler Befreiungsschlag. Mit ihrer unverwechselbaren Stimme durchbricht sie jede Mauer zwischen sich und dem Hörer. Der Welthit „Nothing Compares 2 U“ ist nur die Spitze des Eisbergs: Jeder Track erzählt von Schmerz, Selbstfindung und kompromissloser Ehrlichkeit A B. Die Mischung aus irischem Protest-Folk, Pop-Rock und Hip-Hop-Elementen verleiht dem Album eine rohe, ungeschönte Intensität B. O’Connor singt nicht nur – sie lebt jeden Ton. Ihre künstlerische Integrität, gepaart mit mutigen Aussagen zur Religion, Gesellschaft und Identität, machen dieses Werk unsterblich. 😊

Kind of uninspired

Meh. Boring. Nothing jived with me.

Beautiful singing of serious songs. Didn’t deserve the rage that was aimed her way. Brave.

I have always liked Sinead as a person. Now I am learning to love her music. She never held anything back. "Extraordinary" is the only word I can conjure for this.

Thought I'd like this a lot more

A cool mix of intricate songs and Roxette-style tracks. The last song was great — very impressive.

The late 80’s/early 90’s sound of some of these songs can come across as kind of dated but Sinead’s voice is uniformly incredible throughout. I haven’t listened to this in years but it is undeniably an important album by a talented and brave artist who was unfairly maligned during much of her life by a bunch of clowns. “Whatever it may bring, I will live by my own policies, I will sleep with a clear conscience, I will sleep in peace.” Amen.

Favourites: I Am Stretched on Your Grave, The Emperor's New Clothes, Black Boys on Mopeds, Nothing Compares 2 U, You Cause as Much Sorrow, Last Day of Our Acquaintance

I never really liked her music a whole lot. I still feel that way

Do not like the voice and lyrics

Kommer nog aldrig spela den igen.

Very blurghh

I loved her back in the day

Was surprised by how much I enjoyed this album!!! Love the Irish sounds 😍

i’ve never given Sinéad O’Connor a true listen before. after listening to this record, i wanna dig deeper into her catalog! 4/5

Loved it. Solid record. Made me feel defiant whilst filling out a work survey that I was too honest on. What’re ya gonna do? RIP to this beautiful soul of a human, Sinead O’ Connor. Her version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” is great, but I’ll say that I prefer the Prince demo or the live version with Rosie Gaines more, but again, what an incredible cover. “Feel So Different” would be my choice for second best on this album, or maybe “Black Boys on Mopeds.” Great album. Period.

Sinēad should have been as big as Alanis. This album was a bit of a slow burn for me throughout the first listen, but totally hooked me with the second. Absolutely love how she incorporated traditional Irish sounds and instruments into a pop centric record. A pop centric record that delves into some deep, dark subject matter. She spoke truth to power, and pretty much lost her career because of it, but she never stopped speaking truth. She even did an album of classic reggae covers that is pretty damn beautiful. I’m embarrassed I had never listened to this album until now, but better late than never. Rest in power, Sinēad.✊

Nothing Compare 2 U is beautiful and the rest of it is pretty good too.

sinéad, it felt like you were calling back through time to address me in particular when i was in college and i first heard you ask, “how could i possibly know what i want when i was only twenty-one?” for the longest time it felt like the only way i could understand myself was through this album. every song was like a bruise, all that blood rushing to the surface. now i’m twenty-eight and you’re gone and i still don’t know what i want. and i’m still listening, listening and watching the blood gather under my skin, grateful beyond measure to have been in a world where you were, too, once and always. fav tracks: the emperor’s new clothes; last day of our acquaintance; black boys on mopeds; i am stretched on your grave; jump in the river; you cause as much sorrow; nothing compares 2 u

She doesn't want what she hasn't got...but what she has got she would die for. This album is steeped in devotion, evident in her voice, lyrics, and accompaniment: the promises in her rendition of "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" ("If your hands were in mind I'd be sure we'd not sever"), the disillusionment with the world in "Black Boys on Mopeds" ("I love my boy and thats why I'm leaving / I don't want him to be aware that there's any such thing as grieving"), and her dedication to a lover in "Jump in the River" ("If you said 'Jump in the river' I would), and of course the pleading in her soul-baring version of "Nothing Compares 2 U". It's borderline religious, the devotion with which she paints these stories using her voice and melodies. The final and titular track evokes the sounds of prayer, as she takes her time drawing out each syllable, letting each a cappella note ring and resonate like it would in a church. It's moving to hear her reclaim these aesthetics of an institution with which she had such a tenuous relationship, using them to create a sense of sacredness not out of blind devotion, but from a palpable desire to reckon with her place in the world. I was pleasantly surprised by which songs stood out to me on this listen, because they were completely different than in the past. Among others, "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" with its Golden Age hip hop-style percussion over the 17th-century poem, is a new favorite. My reigning favorite, "Last Day of Our Acquaintance", is still a stand out, and I think that will always be true since I've permanently bound it to an unfortunate period of my life because this helped get me through it (iykyk). Every single track resonated for me though, and I look forward to which ones will stick in future relistens because I suspect over time it will end up being every single one. Fav tracks: Last Day of Our Acquaintance; Nothing Compares 2 U; I Am Stretched on Your Grave; Jump in the River

She's got a great voice, but not really my thing

Great voice! I feel to get the most out of this album you need to really pay attention to the lyrics as if it's like poetry.

Quite low energy, but she does have a nice voice and excellent songs.

okayyy

Feels like a two — easy listening but not for me

Beautiful and haunting at times, Sinead has just got a fantastic voice and her Irish accent is so lovely. This album was a beautiful listen, the title track was probably my favourite.

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great but didn’t love every song

O'Connor's performance of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" is stellar as she powers through a set of lyrics that are simultaneously sublime and dopey. The rest of the album is mostly generic alt rock ("Jump In The River", "The Emperor's New Clothes"), peppered with some dull acoustic guitar tracks, the odd percussion 'n' vocals experiment ("I Am Stretched On Your Grave") and the tedious album-closing a cappella title track. Guest musicians on the album include key post-punk figures like Marco Pirroni and Jah Wobble, to little sonic effect, though. Lyrically, O'Connor engages in a lot of sanctimonious finger-pointing gets tiring over the course of the album.

This feels mostly like music for college kids in the ’90s. It’s not bad, some tracks are genuinely good listens, but the album doesn’t fully hold my attention. By the time it reached the end, I was more than ready for it to be over.

The occasional fun pop song saved this from being a 1. But the majority of this album is dreadful

So deep

As someone who hates this type of music, I didn't hate it! Although she does some yodeling, the emotion she injects feels mostly genuine. And the backing instrumentals feel well-composed, not just background for her vocals.

2 maudlin 4 me

What a dirge. From start to finish this was depressive, doleful tunes and whined lyrics. She has a lovely voice but wasted on this nonsense.

First miserable weather we've seen in England for literally months and this is what I get today? I may as well drive off a cliff. I'm cominggggg Sinéaaaaaad! Seriously, this was dreadful. Just because she's dead doesn't make it haunting or powerful. L

Nothing Compares 2 This.

Glad this popped up on the generator. I have not listened since the 90s. Even though each song is different in style, the tone and angelic voice of Sinead truly make it an easy listen that is cohesive and thoroughly enjoyable. I listened multiple times and got sucked in each time. The lyrics are thoughtful and poignant. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed this.

Like a certain George Michael LP, something that was a “girls album” but with maturity I can say is a classic.

Ok

I played this album out because it's one of the best ever recorded. Nothing Compares is like my 5th favorite song on the album. If you've never seen her do Emperor live, go to YouTube

In my opinion the album is a one hit wonder.

Shall we deal with the big issue first? I think if you hear the opening 10 seconds to Nothing Compares 2U (this version only, do one Prince) and aren't immediately crying and singing with equal gusto, you should go and see your GP at the earliest opportunity. Overall, this album blew me away with its power, its vulnerability, its strength and its delicacy. She's just a tremendous artist and person, and deserves all the praise she gets and none of the shit she got. The stretch from track three to track seven on here is so great, and the slight drop off towards the end shouldn't let you forget that.

7/10. Not what I would usually listen to, but very solid. Interesting songs, great production, and a very distinct and iconic voice.

Gibt mir leider so gar nichts. Weder die Instrumentals, noch der Gesang. Irgendwie lässt es mich einfach kalt, ohne mich aber groß "abzuschrecken", denn es ist wenigstens entspannt. Trotzdem habe ich mich irgendwann erwischt, wie ich geskippt habe. 1-2/5 -> aber Tendenz zur 2 2 – Respektiere ich, aber nicht meins 🤷‍♂️ Ich sehe, warum das Album wichtig ist oder geschätzt wird, aber es hat mich nicht gepackt.

Sweet

There are a number of artists with albums on this list that could be considered "tortured artists." Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Nick Drake, you get the idea. Among the most interesting of these artists has got to be Sinéad O'Connor. It's fair to say that her life and career were tragic, but more often than not, she used that as an opportunity to do something meaningful. Of course, this extends to her music, which, as I now know through this album, is quite good. This album's great! O'Connor's voice is captivating and emotional. The production and instrumentation definitely have some left-over elements from the 80s, but they sound nice, so that's all I care about. There are some elements that feel less like 80s music though. "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" weirdly reminded me of Portishead. The writing is the highlight for me though. Of course, not all of it is Sinéad O'Connor's writing. You do have the excellent Prince cover that is "Nothing Compares 2 U." Amazing cover. But there's a lot of variety on this album in the lyrical department. You have love songs and such, which makes sense. Some songs are remarkably tragic, like "Three Babies" which appears to be about miscarriages. Damn. Sinéad even gets political with the song "Black Boys on Mopeds." I would say I'm surprised to hear Sinéad O'Connor openly criticize a figure as influential as Margaret Thatcher... if it weren't for the whole "tearing up a picture of the Pope on national television" thing that many people know her for. She was done so dirty after that. I really respect her for that move. I also respect her for this wonderful album she's got here. Great stuff. Strong 4/5.

One absolute banger. Album is too long. Not enough really strong songs to move it to a 4.

Great vocalist with a great message throughout the album - however the album in of itself is quite forgettable - i can't really remember anything that blew me away or made me find it too interesting, not to say it wasn't anything bad. Nothing compares 2 U was pretty fun tho.

Talented vocalist, with great messages and nice nods to Irish music, but seriously, it's such a drag and forgettable album. The single of Nothing Compares 2 U doesn't add that much to the album. Good addition to the list, but not my style.

Beautiful album. Very raw and emotional. Sinéad O'Connor was one of the first of the wave of female singer-songwriters of the 90's, but at the same time never really sounded anything like her peers, probably because the whole Lilith Fair sound most of them inhabited was a North American-centric scene. The main event here is obviously the Prince song "Nothing Compares 2 U", but there's lots to discover on the rest of the album. For example, there's a trip-hop(!) beat on "I Am Stretched on Your Grave", predating the first Massive Attack album by one year. Not the only thing she was ahead of the times on. Key tracks: Feel So Different I Am Stretched on Your Grave Three Babies Nothing Compares 2 U The Last Day of Our Acquaintance

Pas mon délire

Thought this was pretty good.

I really appreciate Sinead O'Connor's convictions, and her cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" is phenomenal, but an entire album of hers was kind of boring. I appreciated the political tones in a lot of her songs, such as "Black Boys on Mopeds," which I was ready to cringe about from the title but was pleasantly surprised, but most of the songs go on for far too long and lose their impact. I do think this is a worthy inclusion on this list, but personally I didn't love it.

6/10 Highlights: Nothing Compares 2U Jump in the River Black Boys on Mopeds

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It's very good. But it's got some standout tracks and great listening but I'm not putting it on often.

boring for me :(

This was a moment in time between when Sinead O'Connor was elevated from Alternative darling to a mainstream goddess and when she crashed and burned. Three years before, The Lion and the Cobra seemed to come out of nowhere and capture the minds of college students and punk rockers. It was one of the most powerful albums of the time. It still is. It gave her just enough album sales and notoriety that she could make the grand and expansive "I do not want what I haven't got". The first single off the album was Black Boys on Mopeds, a song about police violence against Black teens. This gained traction enough to keep everyone interested until the blockbuster Prince-penned hit Nothing Compares to U could break out of college radio and into the mainstream. Sinead was suddenly the object of devotion of millions of teenage girls. Unfortunately, she used this newfound fame to diss the Catholic Church on SNL. That she was right about what was going on was beside the point. This was decades before the scandals would explode. The amount of anger she generated among Catholics was evenly matched or surpassed by the ennui everyone else felt about having to listen to her politics instead of her music. Her career would never be the same. That said, "I do not want what I haven't got" is a brilliant album. The songwriting is remarkable, her voice angelic, and production tight. It's amazing. Too bad that her politics outshone her music when it should have been the other way around.

3.5, definitely a good album. especially love the single, will have to revisit

How is she best known for a cover? Incredible poetry.

One of my favourite albums of all time. Sinead voice here moves through so many modes, at times haunting, at others bubbling over with joyful wit and at all times singing words that carry meaning. It is easier I think to find the tracks that are weaker for me than to point out the ones I especially like. The first two tracks I have always liked less than the rest of the whole. In fact I often on relistens start the album on Three Babies. This is less because I think they are bad and more that I think the rest of the album is overall stronger. Nothing Compares 2 U is the most famous but to me Black Boys on Mopeds and Last Days of Our Acquaintance are the two that tug at me every run through. I don't know how many times I have listened to this album but it's certainly in the high double digits if not the low hundreds. I wish she had gotten to stay with us for longer. I miss her presence in the world of music and the world in general. Her use of her public fame is one that inspires me still.

Too mellow for the gym

A solid 3.5. I see maybe some influence for “ Alanis later from this album? Could maybe bump to a 4 but some of the songs were a little slow for me.

I'm Stretched Over Your Grave...love the Funky Drummer hook. Good album start to finish. Love her voice...which can go from breathy to a cannonball in 2 seconds. Nothing Compares 2U pushes it from 3* to 4*.

O'Connor's voice is great, and I especially loved the more uptempo tracks on here (Emperor's New Clothes was a standout for me). I'd almost forgotten how powerful Nothing Compares 2 U was. A solid four. I still think Mandinka is my favorite track of hers (off the previous album).

I do not want what I just heard

not for me

The songs are slow and dull. And those that aren’t slow are just dull. I was screaming inside for the final (title) track to end which in particular was excruciating. The use of reverb was interesting - like a 1990s attempt at autotune; trying to disguise the fact that she is a bit flat at the top end. And I’ve never liked Nothing Compares 2 U. The song or the 'cool' spelling. Oh - and I don’t like her hair. 
 Credit to her for standing up for what she believed in though. But only enough credit to push this up from a 1½ to a 2.

Feel so different;The Emperor's new clothes;Jump in the river are very good. Album is beautiful, but not my cup of tea 7/10

Album No. 0012 on my list. Before listening to this, I only ever knew one Sinead O’Connor song (yes, it’s the one that is also on this album), so there was a lot of new stuff to get into here. I didn’t really know what to expect, but in general this album is quite good! Beyond the aforementioned uber-hit (currently nearly 500 million streams on Spotify; the 2nd most popular song from this album only has 18 million), there were various great songs: “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Jump in the River”, and “Last Day of our Acquaintance” appealed to me in particular. O’Connor’s voice is just great in any song, and there are some cool guitar licks and lyrics on this as well. To summarize: a solid 4/5 stars, will definitely listen to this album again!

It would be revealing if you could go through this list in chronological order. This album is really good. For me, the most impressive part is how it (mostly) avoids all of the issues that made its contemporary albums in the late 80s, early 90s SO BAD.

I enjoyed this! Beautiful melancholic voice and simple, timeless, well-written songs. Not a 5 because some of the songs are forgettable but as a whole it's definitely something special.

16/08/25 - morning 3.5/5 Big fan of nothing compares 2 u and the tracks at either side of it. I found some of the lyricism to be moving. However, the album did not take up that much with me.

I liked this a lot more than I expected to - not sure why I had that perception I might not like it. I don’t think this will ever be in my high rotation but still excellent.

The Emperor's New Clothes Nothing Compares 2 U The Last Day of Our Acquaintance

I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got: know it well as we had it on CD in Haverhill. Liked it back then and still like it (other than title cut.) Entire album is real good other than last song. She maybe went a little to far, to fast. L = (3.0*s) She deserves all the awards that she didn’t accept. J = (3.3*s) Emperor’s New Clothes should be on my playlist.

It's a threefer album...4-5-6. Others are too slow and boring. The fact that Sinead makes the list for a cover is a bit lame but she does improve on the original Prince version. Denying the award also made her controversial so more list points I'm sure. I guess I'm glad I heard the record before I died cause I wouldn't have otherwise. Bald O'Connor, more list points but I Do Want What I haven't Got and that's a house and hair...1.66 stars.

I know the name but I can't say I have any prior familiarity with Sinead O'Connor's work. I was aware that Sinead was a huge act at a moment in time but I was too young for any of it to be relevant to me. I'm a little surprised to hear that this is a huge #1 album that pulled a bunch of Grammy awards in 1990. It doesn't seem like it has mass appeal, nor does it have what I would consider a hugely iconic hit/single. The whole entry was a little hollow and had limited lasting appeal to me when it wrapped. Perhaps this was lightning in a bottle and offered something different when it released? Were the haircut and controversial comments such a huge contributor to the zeitgeist that it elevated the album? Perhaps this context in the moment is significant, I don't know, but personally this one was a pretty disappointing entry. 1.38 stars

Intense. Musically varied, lyrically heavy.

Phantastic Musical! I'd like to hear!

4/5

love it

Tough First track. But very strong. Liked track 2. Especially the combination between the beat and the celtic tones towards the end. 3 is more quiet and less exiting but still has great vocal moments from sinead. 4 has a classic rock style. 5 is political poetic and acoustic. Quit a special song. Nothing compared to you needs no introduction. I'll just say that it is the best version by a mile. Sinead's ability to express herself vocaly shines here. Track 7 is another classic rock 8 is more of a ballad. Both nice songs. 8 better. I like a lot the progression on song 9. Great track. A strong a capella to seal it. Very strong. It's an interesting album. I have to respect Sinead for the vision and courage in making a very "uncomunicative" album. It really works most of the time. I have to put some thought in ranking it.

Previously, I never really got Sinead O’Connor. Yesterday I gave myself this same haircut so I felt much more connected and sympathetic towards this strong and emotive album.

What an album love her

Lovely voice, but I don’t think I’d listen to it again.

P fun

it's a good one.

3.3

Standout Songs: The Emperor’s New Clothes Nothing Compares 2 U Jump in the River

Good. Nothing Compares 2U is a classic. The rest always seemed like something I’d live but never really played.

So many quintessential 90s sonic delicacies … some trip hop, proto Ray of Light with Celtic flair.

Haunting and emotional. She has an amazing voice but it's the rawness and force of her performances that make this album so great. I like the mix of instrumentation, with some songs having whole string sections, a couple of rock songs, one with vocals and drums, a few with acoustic guitar and one a capella song. Nothing Compares 2 U is of course phenomenal, and Last Day of Our Acquaintance was my second favourite.

This is a really good album. Not perfect but a good listen, plenty of songs and a really nice sound.

I respect Sinéad’s vocal abilities — she has a great voice — but Jesus Christ this was a dour listen. Music for the worst person you know who is probably into beat poetry. Lyrics so irredeemably on the nose over the top of incredibly stale production.

Voice good. Songs shit.

The first song made me think that this was going to be some folksy singer-songwriter music with some Irish influence, and while there is some of that on this album, there's also plenty of songs with some up-tempo rock adjacent vibes. I don't think either is particularly better than the other. Her voice is pretty incredible. Without her vocal talent, I think this ends up being a really forgettable album, but I think this album does a great job of centering itself on her. Yeah, it's a good, maybe borderline great album, in my opinion. I don't think, besides her voice, that there's really much that elevates this album for me, even lyricism or style or anything. Favorite Song(s): Nothing Compares 2 U, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

It's just fine. Nothing good to point out, nothing bad to point out

a tortured soul who was clearly uncomfortable with fame, sinéad o’connor never shied away from speaking out about injustices in the world. in fact she spoke out against the catholic church when literally nobody else was, a move that cost her dearly. this album made her a household name, all due to her gorgeous cover of “nothing compares 2 u”, an obscure tune penned by none other than prince. the rest of the album is stellar as well, on the strength of songs such as “three babies”, “black boys on mopeds” and “the last day of our acquaintance”. overall, poignant lyrics delivered by a unique, yet gorgeous voice.

This is gorgeous. I knew a fair amount about Sinead and her life and her amazing activism but I never thought to stick on a record of hers as it's not traditionally the kind of thing I'd gravitate towards. But as I'm getting older my sensibilities are mellowing (if you ignore my recent grindcore obsession) and I can see myself revisiting this in the future. A lovely record that really demonstrates the value of me doing this project.

Don't think I've ever listened to two Sinead O'Connor songs in a row, but I did enjoy the variet of this. Her Prince cover is still an all timer. 3.5/5

I knew her name but never really listened much to her. Honestly I thought I would like her better and know some of the songs since she was a popular artist. I did not know any of the songs and just did not really feel anything for the whole album.

Lovely album

First impression pre listen: As much of a cultural icon as she is, I don't think I've ever heard more than one song from her (you know the one) so this will at least be new to me. From what I can tell, this one might be a bit of a downer. I'm just hoping it's at least engaging and not too slow. Don't really know what to expect from this, so it could go either way. Individual track notes: Feel so Different The lyrics are very striking. Her voice seems full of resentment. The instrumental helps build an atmosphere which really complements the seriousness of the lyrical themes. Not very entertaining, but the vocal performance has enough emotion and boldness to it that it at least kept my attention. Fine. 3/5 I Am Stretched on Your Grave What a title... Don't really like how the drums are mixed. Too forward and too loud, distracts from rather than compliments the vocals. I like the folkiness of the vocals, sounds very traditional. Fits with the song's origin. Great storytelling. I find the fiddle at the end unecessary, overcomplicating the song and lessening its impact. Average. 2.5/5 Three Babies Very pretty atmosphere. Sounds sincere and personal. The strings are a soothing and complimenting addition. Eye catching lyrics. Fantastic vocal performance. Decent. 3.5/5 The Emperor's New Clothes A bit of a sonic whiplash. A bit anticlimatic, never feels like the buildup amounts to anything. The chorus just does nothing for me. I guess the lyrics are very distinct, leaving it at least sounding original. Drags a bit. Average. 2.5/5 Black Boys on Mopeds Thatcher's a cunt, England sucks, children are starving and cops are racist, what else is new? Perhaps brave at the time, but I've heard it before. At least she delivers the message quite strikingly, and the lyrics are set up in quite the poethic fashion. Fine. 3/5 Nothing Compares 2 U The way the title is spelled pisses me off for some irrational reason. I guess it's a bit of a "Princeism". Maybe I'm just numb to it from it being played so much, but I really didn't get much out of it. Her voice is absolutely stunning, and she fully transforms the song with her emotional take on it. For what was supposed to be a highlight on the album, I just ended up feeling a bit apathetic towards it. There's nothing wrong with it, but I just don't like it that much. Fine. 3/5 Jump in the River I like the rougher instrumental. Some cool lyrical ideas here. Don't got much more to say. Fine. 3/5 You Cause as Much Sorrow Really compelling lyrics, the chorus hits very hard. Great buildup. Love her delivery. Simple and sweet. Decent. 3.5/5 Last Day of our Acquaintance What a title... Kind of boring though easy to follow. The instrumental switchup is a pretty cool idea I suppose. Average. 2.5/5 I Do Not Have What I Haven't Got Really echoey, I don't think it achieves the intended effect. Makes me feel uncomfortable and claustrophobic. I appreciate the poetry of the song, though the spirituality is completely lost on me. I don't have the patience for this, sorry. Boring, though I understand it's a very personal track. Dislike. 2/5 Final review: Her lyrics are good, and her voice is stellar, both carrying a wealth of emotion and power. Aside from a few production choices the album was mostly fine. However I didn't relate much to it, leaving me feeling like I'm not the intended audience for it. This left me feeling kinda ambivalent to the whole ordeal. Even if she's exceptional at expressing her experiences with religion, loss and era appropriate politics It's just not clicking for me. I am simply not informed enough about many of the subjects on here to comment about them. However even when that it's the case, this was a pleasant enough listen to find some enjoyment in. It's well arranged, decently paced and surprisingly varied. There's tunes inspired by folk, rock and pop, and she's versatile enough to not feel like out of place in any of the genres. Her voice is varied, and I really like how she channels anger, resentment and sorrow into it. I also appreciate how pleasant and accessible the album is, which makes it really easy to dial in on the nuances and details in her performance. Overall I'd say I'm glad I've listened through it, even if I didn't fully get it. 3/5

"NARTING COMPARS. NARTING COMPARS. TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOUSE" Hard to get beyond the "even bigger than a smash" hit here. *That* video. *Those* vocals. Obviously deeply troubled personally, but a glorious slice of Celtic folky-rocky business. 4 stars for the album, bonus star for calling out the Catholics for their hypocritical bullshit.

How fitting to get this on the anniversary of her passing. The day after she died I realized I didn’t know anything about her beyond Nothing Compares and controversy. So I listened to her entire catalog on iTunes. Since then I’ve been a massive fan. So yeah. Five stars.

Too earnest, to the point that she contorts scansion and rhyme to fit her blunt declarations. BUT: musically, very good.

Bra album, ikke mye å utsette! En klassiker.

Look, if there’s one thing O’Connor most certainly had it’s a voice. Her voice is constantly the thing I liked most about this album, including the opening two tracks and the final track which I didn’t particularly like. The remaining tracks however are all excellent. Of course there’s the song everyone knows “Nothing Compares 2 U” which is excellent but also “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Black Boys In Mopeds”, and “You Cause As Much Sorrow” which I particularly liked

A classic, if slightly uneven album. Equal parts quiet and loud, but not much in between. Don’t get me wrong, I love nearly every track on it, but her debut, The Lion and The Cobra, flows better.

In 1990 Garth Brooks, Brian Johnson, Dave Gahan, Jon Bon Jovi, and Sinead O'Connor walk into a bar: Garth: You know I've got friends in low places, where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away. Brian: Yeah mate, I hear ya, but you know people are still going to dance to it. Me, I was caught in the middle of a railroad track, I don't know how else to explain it, but I was Thunderstruck! Dave: But see there is still plenty of excitement in it, no matter the state of your peril ... me, I am just here to enjoy the silence. Jon: So moody Dave, but you dont fail to pull off that classic groove. Sometimes I just feel like I was shot down in a blaze of glory, but at least I can go out with a bang! Now Sinead ... none of this compares to U? Sinead: Well I can't take credit for that one, but if I could just say, Margaret Thatcher on TV, shocked by the deaths that took place in Beijing, it seems strange that she should be offended, the same orders are given by her, I've said this before now, you said I was childish and you'll say it now, remember what I told you, if they hated me, they will hate you, England's not the mythical land of Madame George and roses, it's the home of police who kill black boys on mopeds ... Everyone: Whoah whoah ... way to bring the room down Sinead!

That voice that defined a generation of teenage heartbreak…

Her voice is pretty great, but the album was slow and dragged some of the time.

I really want to like Sinead O'Connor, but I just don't.

Not for me. Sinead has a great voice but this album didn’t click with me at all.

Gorgeous and haunting vocals

Lots of respect for Sinead as an activist, but this is a prime example of 90s stuff that just misses me entirely.

Pretty good! The Emperor's New Clothes bangs, I don't really feel the hype for Nothing Compares 2 U, tho.

Phenomenal voice! I listened through this several times trying to decide on my rating and I liked it a bit better each time. Maybe a little soft-rock for my typical listen. ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ is clearly the front runner here but some of the other tracks are gems too. 3.5/5

Good listen.

Passionate and intimate

Nothing compares 2 U is an all time classic, but I didn’t feel like the rest played to her talent.

I know she’s amazing but just not my favorite.

Let’s be honest, Sinéad O’Connor got world famous because she shaved her head and covered a Prince song.

Great

Such a lovely album. I really like it.

10/10 never heard any of her stuff before, but I’m certainly a fan now!

It's interesting, but lost interest after about 5 songs

Ireland moment

errr ótima voz, mas claramente "Nothing Compares 2 U" é muito acima das outras músicas.

Better than expected, or maybe about the same. Don't see myself coming back to this one... just not my preferred style.

Powerful voice. Music with a true purpose to change the world. She was so heavily criticized and turns out she was speaking the truth. Album is good, but a little too slow for me. 3.5/5 Might listen again

beautiful first song: "feel so different". Overall a solid 7/10 album for me.

I realized I only knew later, post-controversies Sinead. This still has angry moments, but it’s not at the loss of musicality (which I feel is a latter day Sinead issue). There’s a lot of beauty here, and even some bangers. I was pleasantly surprised.

heard this a few times before Feel So Different - 5/5 I Am Stretched on Your Grave - 5/5 Three Babies - 3/5 The Emperor's New Clothes - 4/5 Black Boys on Mopeds - 5/5 Nothing Compares 2 U - 5/5 Jump in the River - 4/5 You Cause as Much Sorrow - 4/5 The Last Day of Our Acquaintance - 4/5 I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got - 3/5 Average score: 4.2/5 it's pretty good! some tracks went on a little too long for my personal liking, but that's a small nitpick for an otherwise solid album. although a couple of her most popular tracks are on here, Lion and the Cobra is still my fav of her work so far

Simply great!

Beautiful album.

One decent song among a bunch of forgettable stuff. Her voice is pretty grating.

rly good

Her second album. Sings, writes, produces and composes all her own music. Her voice is haunting. Every single track has gravitas. Sinead O'Connor has something to day and I totally believe her. Nothing compares 2 U is a beautiful track and one of the iconic songs not only of the 90s but by any female artist ever. This isn't 'You Go Girl' type stuff like many female artists today. This is intimate, emotional, raw, poetic and at times confronting.

I, probably like a lot of y'all here, knew this woman from that time she ripped up the Pope's photo during her performance on SNL. Really glad to know her music carries that same energy. By the way, for anyone that needed to know, her name is pronounced like "shin-AID." spared you a Google search.

She has a lovely voice for what she wants to sing but I found this to be too slow, low key and boring.

Rarely I expand my reviews outside of a couple of words of approval or dislike, but this one deserves its praise in a longer statement: This was a beautiful experience, I've never heard a song of hers other than "Nothing compares 2 U" and even when that song is a standout in the album, the rest is nothing but magical. I usually take an hour in my morning walk to experience the day's album and yesterday, by the time I got to "Three Babies" I was crying my eyes out as I was walking. And the beauty of it was that I didn't care for the people who watched me like that, that is the magic of this album for me: empathy. May she rests in peace, such a beautiful artist.

It was ok

was ok. didn't finish the last song. album was too slow for me today.

Of course, everyone knows "Nothing Compared 2 U" but sitting down and finally listening to this album has been pretty incredible. "Feels So Different" starts the album off in a pensive fashion and the rest of the album continues to hit with all the pain & experience that comes from misfortune. The climax is the single from the record but additional highlights include the "Emperor's New Clothes" & "I Am Stretched on Your Grave"

I had no idea how political this *checks notes* woman who ripped up a picture of the pope was

So many good songs on this album. Her version of Nothing Compares 2 U is amazing, and just as good or better than the original from Prince. But, following up on that banger, is Emperor's New Clothes, Three Babies, I'm Stretched On Your Grave, Jump in the River... This is definitely worthy of the title, Must Hear Before You Die. 3.75/5 stars

So many artists owe so much to Sinead O’Connor. The cranberries especially. I hear a lot of Bjork in Sinead. What a loss. This album moved me profoundly.

This is overall a pretty chill album, nothing too exciting. The most popular song here was Nothing Compare 2 U, but the rest were just a bit alright, so they were fine being in the background.

Beautiful eyes

Such a haunting voice. It makes up for the simple instrumentation around it, and makes it not needed.

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, to be honest. Not my new favourite record, but a worthy entry on this list and I'm delighted to have listened to this.

Booooriiiiing.

GEEEEEEZ. Man i couldnt wait to discover how much i love sinead o'connor, listened to the first 3 tracks one day, thought it was interesting, started it again the next day and i just couldnt wait for it to end. Literally the last song i was like pleaaaase stoooop. Idk what it is. Its like the sounds of the 90s i hate the most. The huge reverb, the drum kits, the lack of dynamics? Sorry sinnead pls dont hate me

i was way more excited for this than i think i should have been, took so many tries to get through (which was partially me) but just not my fav kind of sound i think

Alhaista alhaisempi albumi. Yksi on minimi?

"All I want to do is just sit here/and write it all down and rest for a while." I was only familiar with a couple of songs going into this (the stunning "Nothing Compares 2 U" cover, obviously, and "Black Boys on Mopeds", which guts me every time I hear it), so I didn't realize the range of sound and feeling on this album. O'Connor is maybe unmatched in conveying emotion with her voice. Every word, I believe her and am right there with her. It's one of her greatest gifts. It's a generous, vulnerable, honest, tough record. I loved it. Another artist that I wish had a more peaceful, happy time on this earth.

Pretty good, has several great songs and some that would grow on me

The sum is greater than the parts

Great voice and a very distinct look and vibe. The amount of background strings and orchestral work to support her singing is great. I listened to this three times because I was worn on how to look at it. It's clearly personal but it's a protest album at times. Interesting album and worth having on the list for sure. I'm still not quite sure what to make of it and I think that's saying something about why it is worth a listen.

I've heard Nothing Compares 2U before but not much else. She has a great voice and this album is like a sample platter. The tracks don't really mesh together. The lyrics and instrumentation aren't that deep, but yeah her voice is something special. I Am Stretched on Your Grave, scared me for a second, thinking a bad rap was coming. Instead it was an interesting use of a break beat. Like they were trying to replace a Bodhrán beat with an of the time break beat. Anyway this didn't really stick with me, but I wouldn't mind revisiting it.

The Irish know trauma. Somehow the normal trauma of being Irish wasn't enough and Sinead O'Connor had to suffer more. She suffered more than any human should and she turned it into art, which can be gut-wrenching and painful. And beautiful. 4/5

I was so pumped for this and feel bad because I maybe put the bar too high, but I was surprised to be feeling underwhelmed so often. Its beautiful, but also like a heavy blanket you’ll want to save for a cold, lonely day.

not interested

It’s the one with nothing compares on it

I am Stretched on Your Grave is amazing. 2 other fine songs and the rest is cheeks. 2.5

Gorgeous vocals, but i wish there were more punchy moments. Not that any song on here is bad, but it gets a little tiring

Intellectually I know this is unfair, but because her pain from trauma is so apparent it makes me too sad while listening to this. There are a few songs that are among my favourites. But as an album it almost becomes too much. 3.5/5

I met Sinéad once She offered me a cigarette I was 12… Questionable methods of introducing yourself to a minor aside, this is a pretty good album wrapped in a longer, less good album. NC2U is obviously a masterpiece. Not a cover so much as an utter emotional reinvention. And Sinead’s voice is obviously very fine indeed But there is a certain samey ness to a lot of these that drags it down a bit

Pointing out the obvious first, she has an amazing voice. Overall the album has the one unbelievable track and the rest is pretty good but never comes close to matching it. I did enjoy it but at the same time I couldn’t see myself listening to it all the way through again. Top Track - Cliche time, Nothing Compares 2 U

p650. 1990. 4 stars Fine voice and arrangement, let down by some filler. Still fabulous after all this time though. Rest in peace, ya lovely mad Irish bitch. "And I liked it all/Like the times we did it so hard/There was blood on the wall"

Pretty decent with chill, relaxing vibes that are enjoyable in the background

I have low expectations heading into this album. Starting with the Serenity Prayer is adding to my sense that this album is going to take itself way too seriously. I bet this is the album that made Fiona Apple decide she wanted to make music. Bjork too. I Am Stretched On Your Grave is a techno poem. It would be better if the beat and glass breaking sounds were toned down a bit. She does have a lovely Irish voice. Three Babies showcases how great she sounds when it's basically her voice just shining. The Emperor's New Clothes is the most 90s song I've ever heard. It could be the music for the opening titles of a 90s girl power movie. Black Boys on Mopeds is the simple political polemic I was waiting for on this album. And the inescapable hit, Nothing Compares 2 U. Well deserved though. A great song written by Prince and knocked absolutely out of the park here. An album very much of it's time. Other than Nothing Compares 2 U, there are some good songs and some bad songs but it's a decent album as a whole.

Not really my thing but decent enough, great voice. Worth a re-listen 3/5

Reminded me of Björk a little Really bland and slow

She has a nice singing voice but whenever I wasnt paying full attention, I kinda forgot it was on and had to relisten to the same songs multiple times

Got a good voice with an Irish twang but bit too slow for me.

A strong voice, but often grating to me. At other times it forceful and adds great emotion and strength to her songwriting. Unfortunately, her music comes off as a bit to self indulgent for my tastes.

Nothing Compares 2 U is incredible. The rest? I guess nothing compares to that either.

3/5. I recognize her talent, but it’s just not for me. I sampled each song, but didn’t listen all the way through.

One of the more interesting and controversial pop stars of the 90s for sure. 3.5/5 #79

She has a beautiful voice - Nothing Compares 2U is the obvious standout, but Black Boys on Mopeds is great too, and several other songs have much to recommend. It does fall a little short in that it lacks much of a centre - I want to hear more of her passion and anger, and the album is just a bit flat in places. Mid to high 3.

Favorit Three Babies Nothing compares 2 u You cause as much sorrow I am streched on your Grave

The lack of autotune is a joy, but the vocals often suffer from something muddying them - reverb/double tracking/chorus/buried in the mix? The drums on Nothing Compares are awful through headphones. Black Boys on Mopeds … oof! Jump in the River … is like a lifeless studio punk teenage kicks, though I think I’d enjoy a Helen Love cover. What it really needs is more sympathetic production/producer (looks up producer and it was O’Connor herself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) . I image an unplugged version would be much better. I’m very glad to have listened to it.

She was talented. This isn't my particular type of music so it's getting a low rating for that. And only that.

If it was a whole album of nothing compares to you it would definitely be a 5 stars. However, despite being good, the rest of the songs don’t hit the mark in quite the same way. Beautifully haunting though

Solid, but I didn't connect with this one. maybe another listen down the line may do it.

Great listen.

It was... alright. The Celtic fiddle breakdown in track 2 was by far the best part, but I'd rather just listen to Clannad for that sort of thing. Favorite Track: I Am Stretched on Your Grave

Man, I hate to rate this so low because much of what’s she’s saying is very important and way ahead of its time, but so much of this album is just an absolute slog unless you’re reeeeeally into slow ballads.

Soft sincere and pretty

I look at all the other reviews on this album and I feel like I’m missing something. Listening to it, it feels like a quintessential “you had to be there” album. Even the cover of the Prince song means literally nothing to me because I’m not familiar with the original. She has a powerful voice, but nothing in the run time of the album captured my interest at all. I’m just too young to appreciate it all I guess.

Uninteresting.

booooring 1/5

Groaned when I saw this come up. Started listening and I was fully expecting to hate it but it was actually pretty inoffensive and some tracks were quite good. Reading more about her, someone I’d heard of plenty but really didn't know much about, I feel a bit bad for dismissing her. She was clearly quite a troubled person who tried to do right against the tide a lot of the time. That said, while I don't actually hate the album, it's really not something I'm gonna come back to for repeat listens.

Легенда и гигачаддесс. Вечная память. Лучшая песня - Nothing Compares 2 U.

I wasn’t exactly excited to start this one today, but it wasn’t as bad as I expected. It’s mostly a singer/songwriter alternative album. Some tracks are calm and minimal, while others lean more into an orchestral vibe or an acoustic feel. There are also electronic beats spread throughout, giving it a bit of variety.

WOW

I don't know. There's something about the opening statement that is well intended. Yet from there on in, I can't shake the feeling that there a wee bit of pretentiousness going on. But there are some nice musical moments scattered throughout.

Sineads classic is a classic the rest is alright maybe in a cafe smoking lucky strikes and drinking cheap shit coffee. Wondering where it all went wrong. She was a ledge

Powerful stuff, so much more than just a vehicle for Nothing Compares 2 U. Always loved her defiance and non conformity as well as her music and it doesn't sound dated, which surprised me a bit.

If only Sinead had got a pound for every time someone said "Actually, I think you'll find, Nothing Compares 2U was a Prince song." That and The Emperor's New Clothes stood out. The rest was very wishy washy,

Always liked Sinead O'Connor for her personality. As for the album, gets off to a slow start, picks up with tracks 4 and 5, Nothing Compares 2 U is as hauntingly beautiful as ever... then the rest of the album goes downhill from there.

Feeling pretty indifferent about this one. Everything great about O’Connor is present here; folk tinged with reflective and socially conscious lyrics. Vocals are good across all tracks but don’t quite match the brilliance of “Nothing Compares 2 U”. I found the instrumentation boring, there are moments of lush strings and punchy drums but it’s not enough for me. 2.5/5

I forget that she is kind of a folk singer and I’m not a huge folk person but her voice is beautiful and I love the 90’s sound on some of these songs

Feels so Different - 2/4 I Am Stretched on Your Grave - 2/4 Three Babies - 1/4 The Emperor's New Clothes - 3/4 Black Boys on Mopeds - 3/4 Nothing Compares 2 U - 3/4 Jump in the River - 2/4 You Cause as Much Sorrow - 2/4 Last Day of Our Acquaintance - 2/4 I Do Not Want What I haven't Got - 2/4

Love me some Sinead! This album is quintessential Sinead and I loved it. Her songs are filled with passion, rebellion, and activism and I’m sad she is no longer with us. What an icon. Do yourself a favor and give this album a listen!

3.02

The music here is dreadful. It's boring, repetitive, and lifeless. And it seems to go on forever. And yet, one action made on a TV show raises all of this shit from a 1 star all the way to a 5. She gets a 5. But the record is shit.

C'mon

she had a pretty voice and she could open her heart but really it’s just that one song, right?

Great voice, soulful and full of feeling.

First time listening to her and I liked it for the most part. The upbeat songs had a nice sound and reminded me of The Thermals. Very thoughtful lyrics. I liked Three Babies and The Emperor's New Clothes.

Really pleasantly surprised by this one. Felt like it had the potential to crash and burn, but wound up being very enjoyable

This is a really strong album and I am constantly amazed by her singing voice, so powerful and amazing control. I think I prefer Lion and the Cobra overall but that's more a reflection of the strength of that album rather than a failing of this one.

Somehow both not as good as I expected and better than how I thought it’d be. I’d only heard Nothing Compares 2 U, and that song gives me flashbacks to a blur of a trip to Manila where for some reason it seemed to be playing everywhere. That last track, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, taught me that just because you don’t have a drum kit with you, or a piano, or a guitar, that doesn’t mean that I don’t want it. Sure, her voice is beautiful, and this track is almost a study for how long a good voice can sustain interest. But since there’s little complexity and pretty stupid/bad lyrics, I found myself getting so impatient. Even angry. So I was glad when the song was over. That’s not a good place to be.

I had not listened to this whole thing and it was really great. An incredible spiritual, personal, and painful album, and it's just beautiful.

The Emperor's New Clothes is a fantastic song and Nothing Compares 2 U is a good cover, but the rest of the album doesn't really speak to me. There's good stuff there, especially in her lyrics and voice, but the music doesn't do much. The Funky Drummer track just reads as a joke now days.

# 470 : 30/04/2025 : I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got I don't love it, I don't hate it, it's just a bunch of sad, drawn out ballads. Her voice is fine, but there is nothing interesting in the arrangement or lyrics. This is similar to a lot of albums on this list, good singing but too slow and doesn’t grab any attention. Nothing Compares is a banger though.

This is a very strong album. Not sure I've heard it in full before. High 3s.

good album overall, had some decent tracks

Definitely not a dime a dozen. I usually don't like music like this, but there's a certain tension on this record that makes it more interesting. I don't like all songs. Favorite song: three babies

Prince lifts this album to a 2

It's like a punk album in slow motion. Really started to grow on me. Nothing Compares 2 "Nothing Compares 2 U" tho.

Day479 - an amazing album. nothing compares 2 u and emperors new clothes never get old

It's interesting alternative folk/ pop, but it's still not my genre of choice. I do appreciate that there's a lot of different sounds and tones. Feel So Different is a strong opener, but there's some songs like Emperor's New Clothes that just fail to grab me. Nothing Compares 2 U is also a great song, though I cannot tell if I like the Prince original or this one more. I think the hook is stronger in Sinead's. It's a fine album, but not my personal favorite by any means.

Didn't know much of Sinead's music besides the Nothing Compares 2 U cover and that chanting she did when she ripped up the picture of the pope. This is really good! More upbeat than I thought it would be, and quite catchy. I enjoyed this.