Reviews (page 3 of 7)
Super pleasant
yo diria que es una especie de pop rock bien ambiental , es una escucha amena, de lo que entiendo debeio ser muy adelantado para los 2000, tambien me gusto la voz jugaba con todos eso arreglos en la voz no salte ninguna cancion pero no se si marqué
Bare en ting og si: Fantastisk, dronete, poppete, harmonisk, velprodusert post grunge rock.
Dette er mye bedre enn jeg husker.
top songs: the cedar room, catch the sun, melody calls, the man who told everything, firesuite, lost souls, the kind of music you want to drown in
If you like anthems, this baby is for you. I happen to really like anthems, so I was all about Lost Souls. A little bit Oasis, a little bit early Arcade Fire, a little bit ready to listen to this one again in the future.
Very proggy/
New band I like!
A pretty good album, I liked Fire suit, Sea Song and Lost Souls the most.
I was quite taken by this band. It is an odd thing to "know" music and be a fan for a long time and not know about a band that suits your style but this is not the first time this has happened. It could be to do with the (really surprising and eye opening) fact that American radio is super limited in scope of who they actually give air time to and a lot of Euro bands just are not on that list. While that sucks, at least now I have access and the album generator came through quite nicely here! I love this album actually and will listen to a lot more of their stuff moving forward. (New wave, progressive rock, sort of poppy feel stuff in case one wonders.)
4.3 That's a cracking debut album. How are these guys are not thought as highly as other 2000s British rock acts (Coldplay etc.) is beyond me. Well, one slight reason is that future albums didn't hit as good as this, but this album is phenomenal for sure. Definitely will have this on rotation.
Some bands hit you between the eyes, some bands steal up to you and whisper in your ear. Doves are the latter, and though it's only four stars that's to reflect that even greater glories were to come. Cedar Room is six stars on its own.
Esta dpm de moment. "escoltant cançó 1 mentres estudio politica migratoria i proclastino amb el disc 🙂🙂"
Something special about this one.
This is a good album, but it would perhaps punch harder if it was trimmed down a fair bit. Favorite track: "The Cedar Room"
A great selection of dark, luscious tracks that are so densely packed with layers. Just really good indie music throughout - nothing too much to it in the most simplified terms. Could have done with cutting some of the fat from the run time. Best Tracks: - Firesuite - Sea Song - The Cedar Room Worst Tracks: - Melody Calls Rating: 8/10
Nice
des solo acoustique de folie, j'avais l'impression que mon père me chantais des chansons comme quand j'etais petit
I really like one of the guys’ tone (from the second half). The repeated melody of catch the sun is exactly the same as one line of an old (released in 1994 but still quite popular now) Chinese/cantonese song, which put me off a bit. But I still liked the song and I also liked the man who told everything. In general this album matched our mood very well as our bus drove through the mountains under the rain!
First album for these guys as Doves although they’d released some earlier stuff under a different name. Soaring arrangements and soulful vocals. Excellent as is the second album.
This was right up my alley!
It's a bold move to open with an instrumental (Firesuite), but it sets the scene perfectly for these happy-go-lucky knockabout japesters to give us this sumptuous slice of indie rock as their debut effort. There's much to like here: Here it Comes, Sea Song, Catch the Sun (not the darts tune, that's Chase the Sun) in particular, but there is very little in the way of filler, it all adds to the story. Well worth a listen, maybe several.
An album with some genuinely incredible production that's occasionally bogged down by a fusion of two vocal styles that I really don't care for. Not every song falls under these (The songs 'The Man Who Told Everything', 'A House', and 'The Cedar Room' had genuinely solid lead vocal melodies and were maybe the best songs here). But many other songs have these very flat, reverb-drenched wailing vocals that make them a slog to get through when they go on for too long. Mainly the songs in the middle, like 'Rise', 'Lost Souls', and 'Melody Calls' I had issues with. Let's talk more about what I liked here, though. I mean, in essence, I'm getting a well-executed fusion of trip-hop, dream-pop, and shoegaze. And it works marvelously when these strings swoop in like on the opener 'Firesuite', an instrumental cut, or the climax of the aforementioned 'The Man Who Told Everything'. I loved that subtly twangy guitar tone on the 'The Cedar Room', peak distorted, fuzzy dream-pop shit. And despite this song's very forward Britpop identity, a genre and sound I don't really care for, it was maybe my favorite song here. And despite its 7-minute run time, I think the track manages to make most, if not all, of those minutes interesting, enjoyable, and vital to the song's structure. The arpeggiated groove with those piano embellishments on 'Sea Song' was another one of those utterly gorgeous moments. I also really liked the baroque-fused instrumental interlude 'Reprise', a song that brings back those pianos and strings that I loved so much on some of the other songs. I'm leaning towards loving this album - the entire thing just sounds so cozy and exquisite. The vocal moments that I didn't like as much don't outweigh all the other larger-than-life-sounding moments on this album. This was life-affirming shit at its best, but sleep-inducing at its worst.
This album feels like sitting around outside at night while your conversations get sleepier and quieter as the night goes on. The opening duo of Firesuite and Here It Comes are awesome, and there are some other cool songs like Sea Song. The end of the album from The Cedar Room on were pretty boring to me, this album could have been 15 mins shorter. Overall, good album.
First listen to a nice album.
I've never consciously heard this band before. Completely against my expectations I found myself enjoying this. 4/5.
Back in early 2002 I participated in a "CD exchange" with R where he gave me 10 albums I didn't know and I reciprocated. (digression: funny that here in 2025 CDs actually seem (are) far more antiquated than vinyl) This album was one of the 10 - which i loved - I hadn't listened to it in at least a decade which now immediately sends me back in time and suddenly here I am with a whole heap of nostalgia. Great stuff - overall it gives the feel of the aftermath of a long, exhausting, and fun night and now you're just sitting amongst the detritus that you'll have to clean up but it can wait 'til morning... I put "Catch The Sun" on countless mix-CDs (there they are again) in the years following this - an obviously-catchy song that is also so weirdly out of place here - the outlier for the near-tranquility of the rest of the album. If there's any criticism it's that it can all feel a little singular by the end; meaning that for the most part I tend to link these songs together - i.e. they become a bit indistinguishable from each other. Which might actually be a feature. This is a good example of the album-as-a-whole (despite "Catch The Sun") working as a mood piece. 8/10 4 stars.
I’m not sure if it’s that there is something very fundamental in the songwriting, or that these tracks have pervaded the collective unconscious for a quarter of a century, but some these songs feel like they must’ve always existed.
Lost Souls was such a great album because it was just so relaxing. This is genuinely the perfect album to listen to after you had a long day because it just has everything that makes an album relaxing. It has a slow pace with some beautiful melodies with just the right style of guitar playing to help give this album it's feel. I got this album during the specific scenario i mentioned that would be perfect to listen to it so it got to a point as to where i wasn't bothered by the repetition and length of the songs all that much. Some of the songs are a little weird due to a somewhat unorthodox vocal style but it was never enough to make me not enjoy this album. This album may hit hardest during a specific scenario but when it does hit, it hits hard. Best Song: The Man Who Told Everything Worst Song: Lost Souls
Excellent album, had my attention the entire time. Had never even heard of these guys but looking forward to exploring more
The day I bought this was a real Dry The Rain (High Fidelity) moment. Our Price, Brixton, April 2000. Four of us at the counter, all asking what was playing. Cash for Happiness.
I really enjoyed this album, thought it was so beautiful! Reminded me a bit of Red House Painters if that makes sense :)
4.3 - Would this be described as post brit pop? Anyway, really enjoyed the sound of this and my 18 year old sad self would have loved this
Another Doves album, how ridiculous. And yet, once again this album is really quite great. My opinion is similar to their other album - its not really necessary for this list, but its still a very solid album. Fave Tracks: Rise, Catch the Sun, The Cedar Room 4/5
This album is a really cool listen, though I also had trouble listening to it actively. Taking it in a bit more passively, though, I found it really cool. The music is great. It all fits together, but with plenty of variation so it never gets boring. Lots of big, sprawling instrumentation that the vocals sit on top of 4/5
Never heard of them before, but I liked it enough to play it back-to-back three or four times in a row. I’ll be happy to circle back and explore them more for sure.
Started off like a Radiohead album but kinda ended up like Coldplay. Rounding this up to a 4 as the other Doves album had me feeling this same kinda half an half enthusiasm/disinterest.
I really like The Doves. 2005's Some Cities is one of my favorite albums. But I do recognize that they are kind of like Radiohead-lite. To me, Lost Souls isn't nearly as fun or enjoyable as its successor, but it's a more diverse and interesting album in my opinion. Where Some Cities is your standard pop rock joint, this album is moody and atmospheric. The only song I didn't care for was "Catch the Sun." I don't know if it was the repetitive guitar and vocals (there's lots of repetition on this album, so I don't think it's that) or just the cheesiness of it, but it did not fit the vibe compared to everything else. Other than that hiccup, which nearly every great album has, it was solid from start to finish. Now if you're reading this, go check out Some Cities next. It's a little more upbeat but still decisively The Doves.
A friend turned me on to Doves like a year ago. Great album, experimental without being indulgent, big full sound, I dig it. Also listen to The Last Broadcast if you liked this
01) Firesuite - 8,5 02) Here It Comes - 8,0 03) Break Me Gently - 7,5 04) Sea Song - 8,0 05) Rise - 7,5 06) Lost Souls - 7,5 07) Melody Calls - 8,0 08) Catch the Sun - 8,0 09) The Man Who Told Everything - 7,5 10) The Cedar Room - 8,5 11) Reprise - 8,0 12) A House - 8,0 TOTAL: 7,92 (79/100) Current ranking: 163/466
Hooked from the get go. Love this one.
Nice little discovery through this list. Great music
Pretty good stuff! Earmarking for another listen later.
Good album. Really liked melodies. Will listen more
bedächtig
Неплохо, начало понравилось, мелодично, чарующе.
Dropped off in the middle for me but overall I’m here for it because of the little bits and pieces of beautiful instrumentation - “layered and hidden at the same time” is what kept going through my head as I listened Also big Oasis vibes on “Melody Calls” and generally a lot of late-stage Beatles influences And last but not least I really enjoyed feeling like I was back at NYU in 2006 walking to and from class listening to “Catch the Sun” (Why am I giving Doves so much attention when this is like a 3.5 for me?)
Dug this. Cool vibe it curated
Such an amazing album, will definitely be listening to more of doves from now on!
Moody Rain
Enjoyable but didn't rock my world
Somewhat of a mixed bag, but I do like the dreamy, atmospheric sound. Somewhere in between indie and shoegaze. Favorite tracks are the quite lovely Sea Song and The Cedar Room with its deep bass. There's other good stuff here and maybe with a little editing this would be even better. Still a win.
Good memories of working in our price back in the day - love this album as it was a constant rotation on the shop cd player
Dette var veldig chill! Synes det starta litt svakt og kjedelig, men det plukka seg fort opp med mye bra variasjon og deilige rytmer. Ganske mye repetitivt og "groovy", som ofte blir litt kjedelig for meg, men endte opp med å digge det meste ganske mye. Beste sanger: Melody Calls, The Cedar Room.
Four stars. Bangers for the vibe in the beginning, wanted something heavier at the end (not on band on me tbh)
Wow, this beautiful album gets a lot of hate. It's sad and mournful at times. I find it hard to fault and give me emotional shivers. Strong 4.
A fine album....Lovely stuff, remained a follower of Doves over the years, excellent written lyrics complimented with fine musical arrangements. I do love dropping in the great stat that the band in a previous musical lifetime were a rather good electronic group named Sub Sub which has obviously armed them with fantastic experience, knowledge and a skillset to produce fine material. The Cedar Room is my favourite Doves track....7.37 minutes of magic with the band at their very best.
Enjoyable good head bobbing tunes
Very nice
Some good songs. Sea Song particularly. Catch the Sun feels like a Foo Fighters song somehow.
Really like this sound. Sounds like a lot of bands I like mixed together - Coldplay, Cinematic Orchestra, Foo Fighters, Badly Drawn Boy. It has all the early 2000 sounds and I’m surprised I’ve never heard of them before.
Wow. Never heard of these guys but was very impressed. One tune about 2/3 of the way through really irritated me but the rest was superlative downer rock.
Nauroin vahingossa omaa persettäni isolla rasvallani, tekeekö se minusta homon? Olin juuri suihkussa ja liukastuin anaalihelmiini, munani meni perseeseeni. Kun yritin saada sen pois, putosin puhelimeeni, joka soitti katsomaani homopornoa, Ei homoa, ja lihava perse särki näytön. Ja nyt istun tässä ja kyselen, olenko nyt homo. terv. tämän bändin johtajaukko. laulajaukko varmaankin. ottaa kaikki krediitit hei olemme kuuluisia. vaikka oikeasti muut jäsenet tärkeämpiä. sitä se teettää kun ollaan kullannuppuja, kultapoikia. golden boy over here take a look at the golden boy everyone favorite.. everyone love the golden boy check out the golden voy over here.. rise
3.5
I was very pleasantly surprised by this, 2000s British indie is my kryptonite, yet this was almost completely good and interesting. A few songs strayed the other side of the line for me but they were few and far between. This is a relieved 4.
Hoy toca, creo, banda desconocida por completo. La canción inicial me recuerda a Air, pero más cuelgue. Lo siento también como banda sonora de una película de Sofía Coppola. Con vibes también a Radiohead (especialmente en Sea song y en The man who told everything), es un muy buen debut que termina siendo otra linda sorpresa que éste reto me propone.
Very Coldplay-like but not as good, IMO. I enjoyed the album nonetheless and found it to be an interesting listen. My main complaint would be that the songs are too long; don't think we need incessant guitar strumming for another 2 minutes after the lyrics are done. One or two songs ok, but feels like every song was like this. Separately, it would definitely sound better driving a car at night, I feel like. Interestingly enough, the song which the album is named for, "Lost Souls" was the worst track on the album. 7/10.
1074 rate: wasn't expecting such a cool find from my own youth this late in the list. Songs are a bit long and the album is close to the hour long like most records from those days but it has very good moments
This is what it sounds like when Doves cry… Doves’ maybe slightly better known second album The Last Broadcast came up on here a while ago and I quite enjoyed it - it was spacey and gloomy, but ultimately seemed a bit safe and repetitive. I was quite surprised then that their debut seems a bit more innovative and varied - maybe directionless at times but for a band exploring and figuring out their sound I think that’s easily forgivable. And boy, what a powerful sound that can be
kind of reminds me of the verve? pretty good!
A really cool album. Touches of Noel Gallagher in here.
A pleasant surprise. Didn't expect much but this one is quite good. Not perfect but I'll give this one another spin. Dreamy, spacey, somewhat fitting if you're a loner like I am. Solid album.
This album was actually really good. Parts of it reminded me of Sigur Ros, others of Everclear, and other parts were just a nice sound that I didn't necessarily associate with other bands. I'll give this one a 4
Cynics will say Radiohead-lite but one prefers to think Coldplay heavy (though comparisons are odious, of course). This is a most impressive effort. Opener is strong and "Rise" is way cool (as was once said [once being 12-15 years prior to his record's release]). Solid+ overall and right up one's alley.
I dig the vibes on this one.
Started strong, lost some luster on repeated listens.
After having undergone the type of setbacks that would have broke a lesser group, the band that would become known as Doves flew onto the scene with Lost Souls. With just an hour to spare, they set themselves apart from the wandering post-Britpop pack with dance-inflected rock soundscapes and lyrical imagery that recalls other bands like their ilk. Lost souls? Sounds more like found ones if any. Favorites: Firesuite, Here It Comes, Break Me Gently, Sea Song, Lost Souls, Catch the Sun, The Man Who Told Everything, The Cedar Room.
I think I really need more than one day to digest most of the albums. I did like it on the first few listens. Strong first half
Хороший альбом, интересное настроение
It’s a lot of noise and not particularly the best noise I’ve ever heard. Lyrics are fine, instrumentation is fine, vocals are fine. This is fine and I enjoy one of these song well enough, but the whole album gets a little heavy. That was my review before the second half. This is one of the first times I can remember that a second half of the album changed my opinion of the album as a whole. No shit, the album is meant to be listened to as a whole. I know and understand that. Usually, however, you can predict what an album will bring based on the first couple songs. Generally don’t get surprised by a second act. This surprised me and I’m glad it did. The two acts complement each other so well. The album gets clearer as it goes on which is a new concept I can’t remember hearing before. I enjoyed a lot more of it than I thought I would. Listened while waiting in line to VOTE today. 4/5
I think I probably prefer The Last Broadcast, but there’s not much in it
Liked the claustrophobic melancholy vibe, got better on a second listen
This gotta better as it went, felt like two albums almost, first part was good, second was great
This one was a pleasant surprise. It's alt-rock, with enough variation to make me coming back to it. 4/5
Bien. Aunque un poco lago se me ha hecho. Pero bueno. Suenan muy bien. Indie rock.
Wow I'd forgotten about this band but I remember listening to it at the time and really enjoying it. I think it's aged very well and holds up as a great example of early aughts indie rock.
Really liked this one when it came out and still do. Ok not all songs keep the attention but on the whole a really good sound. Certainly an album I revisit from time to time
Increíble producción
Rather enjoyable indie rock... almost languid album that peaked with Catch the Sun and the reprise had a strange reverb like sound at the end... maybe just the version I listened to?
Kept me engaged right from the start with its euphoric sound.
Very Coldplayish (7.8) ★★★½
This album has a laid-back, moody vibe, like drifting through a cloudy day. The guitars and vocals remind me of early Radiohead, with a bit of Elbow’s quieter moments. It’s chill, sometimes dreamy, and pulls you into its own world without being too intense. Simple, but it works.
Atmospheric, wavey, and dreamy. Liked it a lot. Lyrics are mostly whatever or just chorus, but the long instrumentals draw out the best of the album. Hit the right vibe for me. Standouts:
Good stuff, not my favorite style.
how have i never even heard this band's name before easily clears most British indie rock of its time and before for me Sea Song and Rise are so gorgeous defo gonna have to give it a relisten later
I wasn't that impressed by this on the first listen, but I forgot to review so I listened again and liked it much more on the second run through. A low 4.
Another band I thought I hated, based on a rubbish TV ad I saw about 20 years ago. Great late night listening - Sea Song and Firesuites were my favourites. It's aged quite well, though definitely has the hallmarks of turn of the century indie - some tracks have Radiohead moments. The tracks where they sound a bit like Coldplay (e.g. Catch The Sun) are probably my least favourite parts of the album.
Bien. Aunque un poco lago se me ha hecho. Pero bueno. Suenan muy bien. Indie rock.
great album
Not sure why but love this band.
Pretty decent chilled shoegaze album. Maybe not bursting in originality, but well worth a listen. 4/5
Yes, this is a soundtrack for the time after party. It is moody and mellow, the lyrics are somewhat brooding. It is coherent and the songwriting ist aspirational and in parts dense. I like the atoquite a lot, the production is satisfyingly warm and lush. It can get stretched in some songs, and if they had restrained from harmonica and a too hard hitting snare, I would feel even better with it
Beautiful and atmospheric, the guitars were talking the whole album, great vocals as well. 4.0
Pretty good, melancholy and chill
Very serene, very demure.
Really cool, found it to be a meditative listen. Catch the sun reminded me of the Foo fighters. The Cedar room is my fav.
This was a real nice one to listen to. The fun, intriguing and unique melodies throughout the album were superb. Alongside the calm yet still commanding vocals it made for a great listen. Best - Sea Song, Rise, Melody Calls, Catch the Sun (MPF), and The Cedar Room Worst - no bad songs whatsoever 4.25-4.50/5
Allein schon die tolle Produktion spricht für dieses Album. Kristallklarer Sound, die Band hat sich sehr viel einfallen lassen an Klangelemente. Bin ich zur Zeit depressiv, weil ich die Atmosphäre als nicht dunkel empfunden habe? Eine schöne Entdeckung in der Musikgeschichte.
Lemppari: Catch The Sun
I really like vibe of this album. I love the tremolo on “rise”. “The cedar room” is fantastic.
Cool cool cool
Really enjoyed the chill and progressive sounds. 2000 album with jamin weight
Really good listening. Found my self day dreaming from track one.
Beautiful music
Bien. Aunque un poco lago se me ha hecho. Pero bueno. Suenan muy bien. Indie rock.
7/10
Simply an amazing debut
Het is flauw om iedere keer te zeggen dat een zanger klinkt als een ander zanger, maar toch kan ik er niet aan ontkomen om hier te zeggen dat deze zanger klinkt als Chris Martin. Ik vind dat geen ramp want ik kan Coldplay goed hebben. Het album begint heerlijk met een (bijna) instrumentale track en daarna wordt het wat meer Coldplay-achtig. Redelijk mooi gelaagde muziek, goed geproduceerd. Ik kan dit geen legendarisch album vinden, maar ik kan hier heel goed naar luisteren. Daarom ga ik een 4 geven, zelfs als het eigenlijk niet per se in deze lijst hoort. Ik begin me steeds meer af te vragen of er meer dan laten we zeggen 250 albums zijn die je zou moeten luisteren voor je begint aan je laatste winterslaap.
I have a real soft spot for Doves. Yes I can get a little disengaged here and there now and then, but the steady return to hookness from dreampopland keeps me focused. You can hear the beginnings of Coldplay , a continuation of shoegaze, some psychiness, and just enough spaciness to make you wish you were on some club drugs. I really like the constant insertion of inventiveness. Catch the Sun a regular favorite.
There were many moments during my listen of this album where I thought I was losing the thread, but then the song would build and grow and I was swept away. I can't claim to remember a lot of the details of what I heard, but I really liked it.
Dig!
Beautiful Brit rock album
The style and genre is right up my alley. Really melancholic without being sad. The melodies, but vocally and instrumentally, drive the album. I would really love to listen to this while driving at night; I feel like that's what this album was specifically created for. There's a few songs that kind of lose the magic of the rest of the album, but on re-listens it's easy enough to just skip them. Favorite Song(s): Rise, Catch the Sun
Top quality live sounding lo-fi beats and melodies in the first track. Oh? There’s singing too? That’s spoiled it a bit…..but there’s Hammond organ as well? I’m so conflicted now. Really welcomed this band - indie / dance crossover without being even remotely wanky - great stuff. Not sure how this passed me by back in the day - I’d have loved it then and love it now.
This album passed me by at had time but pretty sure I went to one of their gigs. It ticks a lot of boxes for me and best listened to on the sofa with a cup of tea. Really enjoyed it and will revisit.
As a big Doves fan even I have to concede this is not essential listening. Catch The Sun is great The Cedar Room actually unlocked as a song when they did that BBC concert with the choir
June 22, 2024 HL: title track, "Sea Song", "Catch the Sun", "The Man Who Told Everything", "The Cedar Room" Doves #3, if we're counting their involvement in Badly Drawn Boy's The Hour of Bewilderbeast. After their other album on this list, I wasn't super interested in delving further into their catalogue. Maybe due to these storm grey clouds threatening rain all day, I found Doves easier to listen to. The first couple songs weren't all that intriguing, but with "Sea Song" onward the album kept growing on me. "The Cedar Room" might be my favourite song on here, but it seemed like a bold choice to release it as their 1st single on their 1st album, with the slow build & droning bass. Though considering Coldplay filled stadiums with "Yellow" & "Fix You" a couple short years later, maybe not
Rustige luister-zomerrock. Tijdens het schilderen van de kozijnen opgezet in een stevig zonnetje. De ideale omstandigheden voor deze plaat. Zelf de wat zeurende stem stoort mij deze keer niet.
Man eftir Catch the sun, og það er fínt. Restin er ánægjuleg, hljóðeimur sem eldist vel. Gæti þetta oftar.
Cinematic and adventurous production on gorgeous songs. British 2000s indie rock owes a debt to this no doubt
2024-06-09...
Definitely an album that if I had heard this in high school, I'd probably remember it fondly but not listen to it much. It's a fun album, but it is more impressive when it leans away from that indie pop sound. Starts off great, but "A House" is not impressive enough to end satisfactorily on. 3.5/5
Compellingly moody and engagingly (not oppressively) dark and windswept. Opener sets a high bar and the remaining cuts continue in a mostly consistent and strong vibe/channel. "Catch the Sun" the clear winner as single. Worth continued listening. Not as good as Radiohead (obvs), but probably better than Oasis and certainly superior to Blur (as almost everything is).
A nice record that gives me Radiohead-by-way-of-Coldplay vibes. There's atmosphere, but it may blend a little too much into the background at times to truly be an album that should be on here. I still enjoyed it. Call it a 3.5. Favorite tracks: "The Man Who Told Everything", "The Cedar Room"
I really quite enjoyed this, atmospheric, melodic, epic. Britpop with some grandeur.
Oooh, this was an interesting one! Elements of shoe gaze, trip hop and a touch of electronica. According to Wikipedia they started as a dance music group with a hit single before a fire in their studio destroyed all of their work in progress, prompting them into a complete change of direction. It reminded me a little of Coldplay, but predates them by a couple of months. I like this a lot!
A surprise to see two Doves albums on the list - this probably the superior.
This was cool. I really really liked the instrumentals. An album that makes me fell like I am floating a bit. In the right relaxed head-space this album goes hard.
"Lost Souls" by Doves, released in 2000, stands as a pivotal moment in British alternative rock. Let's delve into a comprehensive review focusing on lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also addressing its pros and cons. **Lyrics:** The lyrical content of "Lost Souls" is poignant and introspective, often exploring themes of longing, alienation, and existential uncertainty. Tracks like "The Cedar Room" and "Catch the Sun" delve into the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. The poetic nature of the lyrics adds depth to the album, inviting listeners to ponder life's mysteries alongside the band. **Music:** Musically, "Lost Souls" is a masterclass in atmospheric rock. Doves blend elements of alternative rock, shoegaze, and electronic music to create a sound that is both ethereal and emotionally resonant. The band's use of layered guitars, pulsating rhythms, and sweeping orchestration creates a sonic landscape that is both immersive and captivating. Songs like "The Man Who Told Everything" and "Break Me Gently" showcase the band's ability to craft melodies that linger long after the music has stopped. **Production:** The production on "Lost Souls" is immaculate, with the album boasting a rich and textured sound that allows each instrument to shine. The production values enhance the atmospheric quality of the music, drawing listeners into the world that Doves have created. From the shimmering guitars to the haunting synths, every element is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of mood and atmosphere that perfectly complements the lyrical themes of the album. **Themes:** Thematically, "Lost Souls" explores the human condition in all its complexity. The album delves into themes of isolation, longing, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels overwhelming and indifferent. There is a sense of melancholy that permeates the album, but there is also a glimmer of hope that shines through the darkness. Ultimately, "Lost Souls" is a meditation on the beauty and fragility of the human experience, inviting listeners to confront their own fears and insecurities in the process. **Influence:** "Lost Souls" has had a significant influence on the alternative rock landscape, inspiring countless bands with its lush soundscapes and introspective lyrics. Doves' ability to seamlessly blend elements of rock, electronic, and orchestral music has set a precedent for other artists to follow, and the album continues to be celebrated as a classic of the genre. Bands such as Coldplay, Elbow, and Radiohead have cited Doves as an influence, and their impact on the music industry cannot be overstated. **Pros:** 1. **Atmospheric Sound:** The album's lush soundscapes and immersive production draw listeners into its world. 2. **Poignant Lyrics:** The introspective lyrics explore universal themes of longing and alienation with depth and sincerity. 3. **Musical Diversity:** Doves effortlessly blend elements of rock, electronic, and orchestral music to create a sound that is uniquely their own. 4. **Influence:** The album has had a lasting influence on the alternative rock genre, inspiring countless bands with its innovative approach to songwriting and production. **Cons:** 1. **Pacing:** Some listeners may find the album's slower pace and introspective nature to be a bit too somber at times. 2. **Lack of Variation:** While the album is cohesive in its sound, some tracks may blur together upon repeated listens due to a lack of distinct variation. 3. **Limited Commercial Success:** Despite critical acclaim, "Lost Souls" did not achieve the same level of commercial success as some of its contemporaries, which may have limited its reach to a wider audience. In conclusion, "Lost Souls" is a landmark album that showcases Doves' talent for crafting atmospheric and emotionally resonant music. From its poignant lyrics to its lush soundscapes, every aspect of the album is meticulously crafted to create a deeply immersive listening experience. While it may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as some of its peers, its influence on the alternative rock genre cannot be overstated. "Lost Souls" remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate listeners with its beauty and depth.
A pretty solid, if generic, alt-rock feel for me. Just barely gonna give this a 4 over a 3.5.
Cool surprise!
Quite like this
Very nice
Like the vibe
Perfect album for repotting plants on a Saturday morning.
Just on the right side of Indie for me, and instrumentally I really liked the vibe of this album. I actually thought the title track was one of the weaker ones, but I added Sea Song to my faves playlist almost instantly because of the tone of it. Yep, a good ‘un overall.
I thought I’d heard Doves before, but I think I might have been thinking about Swans. I listened to this while driving to work and it made for a pleasant drive. It got me thinking about how some bands try to write complicated music with lots of weird chords changes, whereas Doves seem to stay within typical chord progressions but still make it interesting. This was good fun.
Not excellent, but still very solid
The moment I was growing tired of this list, it throws me this curve ball. Nice album but does not blow me away. It will go on my regular rotation though
Forgot how good it was
That is one hell of a debut album. Had to listen to it in two sessions. Boy do I love that musical texture, though. I'll have to revisit sometime.
very good, well mixed and interesting composition. songs were a bit long/slow moving but other than that very good 4/5
Lost souls was an exciting listen especially when it comes to the production and post proccessing. It's so interesting to hear such innovation in an album from the year 2000, I would love more material like this
Saw shoegaze written on wiki and feared the worst. It was brilliant, close to a 5.
After a run of variable albums it's always a joy to open up an old friend. Doves had two great albums, in my mind, and a third that was still very good. This is a moody, melodic, atmospheric album that sits at the bookend of the golden era of British indie. Not quite perfect but that’s a high bar for me.
Very listenable
Enjoyed
This really grew on me as I listened. I didn’t love the first few tracks but thoroughly enjoyed the end of the album.
Never heard of this group. Quite enjoyed most all of this. Several of the tracks remind me of one of my fave groups, Zero 7. Listened to their most recent album from a couple of years ago — not as good. But I would definitely listen to Lost Souls again.
Not bad so far! 3 songs in.
Enjoyed it
A great album with its own style
Nice dreamy stuff.
Me sorprendió. Si lo hubiera escuchado en esa época habría sido uno de mis favoritos.
Was echt chill
Ik vond dit nice
Great album
Strong 4
agréable
Really great. A little weird. Never heard of them before but I could see getting into this band.
Ambient and ethereal modern rock
Really cool
Pretty nice
2000 Genre: Indie rock, dream pop, neo-psychedelia, shoegazing, space rock. Interesting sounds. Singles: ------------------------------------------------ The Cedar Room (#33, UK) Catch the Sun (#32, UK) The Man Who Told Everything (#32, UK) Here it Comes (#73, UK) 5/5: The Cedar Room 4/5: Firesuite, Break Me Gently, The Man Who Told Everything, Catch the Sun, Sea Song, Lost Souls, A House Rating: 3.75
I like this. Kind of like a more indie, slightly darker, and far less yellow, Coldplay.
I've vaguely known this album for about 20 years. I don't really rate the start of the album. From Catch The Sun onwards it really picks up, but the beginning is quite muddy.
Very atmospheric indie rock. Although recorded over a longer period, it maintains a strong vibrant back-bone.
Þetta eru ljúfir tónar. Skemmtileg plata og fínasta vinnutónlist. Áhugaverð saga bandsins og hvernig þeir breyttu um stefnu.
Virkilega góð plata sem hafði farið undir radarinn hjá mér. Virkilega gott stöff sem ég mun hlusta á aftur.
What a mood! With time, this might be a 5/5. Turn of the century indie with atmospheric shoegazing elements
Doves hit you with some dreamy shoegaze-infused rock of the kind that could only be produced in the late 90’s/early 00’s. There are moments of outstanding beauty, claustrophobic introspection and plainly hidden odes to the British nightlife. It’s most of the stuff that works for me in British rock.
I was in the right mood to listen to this today- it slipped perfectly into the groove. Some diverse tracks- meandering from Post-Rock to Britpop and Indie soounds. A nice, well produced and executed album.
Cool Vibes. I liked it.
Brit pop? Post Brit pop? Good whatever.
It's funny how there are certain production techniques and sounds and rhythms that are so specific to a time period. This had a few that I find annoying, like the whole underwater fuzzy sound, but I did enjoy a good portion. I felt the last three tracks were unnecessary.
This debut album by Doves was reportedly recorded over several years. The sound is reminiscent of Radiohead. It came out 7 months before Radiohead's Kid A. Did 1997's OK Computer influence them or is this a case of parallel development?
Rock alternatif aux accents électros, fort en émotions; me rappelle parfois Coldplay
I'm a sucker for tremolo. I usually listen to the albums at a relatively low volume, just as a rule. I don't need them filling up the entire space while I'm working. This one I turned up. Was "Here it Comes" a single? It feels *very* familiar. Not my favorite, but this is nice. It's layered, has compelling sonic textures. I'm not a huge fan of the vocals, but they're serviceable. Not bad.
I think this album separates itself from the output of your run-of-the-mill millennium indie bands with it's "sonic soundscape", created by echoes, programming and technology, in general. Along with the piano, they give the record a moody, introspective feel, which I like. The songs are well-written and the vocalist is well-suited to the music, but it's the production that's the star.
pretty solid
I really enjoyed this! I saw Doves live in like 2018 with Tom FA and whilst I didn't know much then, other than the main one we all know, I enjoyed their performance. Since I have delved in more and Cedar Room on this album is such a wonderful song. The whole thing is a bit more ethereal, almost prog/a bit shoe gaze that you would expect. Loved it
Give it a 3.5. Man Who Told Everything was my favourite song.
Atmospheric and fun!
Great to revisit the Doves as I had not tuned in lately. I think I played them so much when they hit the scene that I had to take a break and never went back. That said, it sounded pretty fresh again and I truly enjoyed it. I think this is a band whose music made a real difference and had a sound that was widely influential.
There are moments that remind me of the trip hop coming out of the UK in the early-mid 90s. And then there are times (Here it Comes) where he straight up sounds like Chris Martin from Coldplay. I like the niche they have carved out and this is one that I will be revisiting.
Deeply pleasant album. Well put together (loved the reprise) and felt the album was generally for more consistent and memorable than the other doves album in here.
Rather nice, really
I enjoy me some shoegazey stuff but this was a little too long. Very soundtrack like. Perfect for the background but again could have cut a couple of tracks.
Doves break the sad-dance groove in for the likes of Broken Bells. The space is never in your face after the opening pan, but the record is an expanding, not thin, thing. There are kinds of movement for the heartbroken, and Lost Souls is subdued: Neither movement nor words are vital to the sat-in emotion.
Never heard of them but it was an interesting album that will require a second listen
This is interesting big atmospheric sounds. Reminds me of Radiohead I'm a way. I'm intrigued by this band who I've never heard of before and will check out some of their other stuff.
If Coldplay and Radiohead had a kid- worth a relisten
That was a pretty good listen for an album I've never heard before. Will be returning to it again!
I really liked this. Not every song caught me, but for the most part I really liked the sound and vibe of this.
A thoroughly strong record end to end - it’s one of those that is better then the sum of its parts. Loved it.
The musical equivalent of Scott Kelly morphing into a human fly.
Haven’t heard of them - a rock album from 2000. Quite like Rock so let’s see… I’m liking it so far - not too heavy and good melodies/vocals etc. 4/5, enjoyed this one!
I was pleasantly surprised by this one.
Never heard of this band before, but really enjoyed this album. Will likely listen again.
I'll have to listen to this album again at a later date. After a listen and a half, it's really good. It has a Radiohead Kid A vibe to me which I enjoy. A lot of space, long notes and acoustic guitar for the rhythm. Good stuff! 4 for now.
Zeer plezierig! Ga ik vaker draaien.
Great energy and song writing. They used more complicated chord progressions than your standard rock band but nothing too distracting. My impression of Doves is a more interesting Oasis
Never heard of this band before but this was solid overall. “The Man Who Sold Everything” had a great melody and the guitar parts in “The Cedar Room” were really nice. Sounds like it might have influenced Bon Iver and Hozier. Would I listen to this album again? Probably not but I’m not mad I heard it.
Not my kind of music, but I can understand why people like it. So how should I rate it?
Not the most groundbreaking sound or anything, actually very derivative - basically every song made me go "Hey, this remind me of [insert 90s band here]", but they always pulled it off quite well. I sure as hell can't complain that there's more faux OK Computer-era Radiohead to listen to. A bit too long and the first half is substantially better than the second half (except for "The Cedar Room" which is incredible). 4/5, will definitely return to this in the future. Preferably while it's night and/or raining.
Really has s nice indie rock sound. Sophisticated and consistent throughout the album. Interesting that this band played house music previous to this as Sub Sub and this was essentially a rebrand. I'm sure it allowed them to bring something unique to their rock sound and help them stand out.
I'm a sucker for mellotron. So when I heard that in the opening song, I was sucked in. Those first four songs just kept going from strength to strength. I really enjoyed what I heard. Wikipedia filed this under shoegaze, which I was not a big fan of, but this I enjoyed. Definitely would like to hear more of this.
A sprawling, dark album highlighted by a unique approach from their old electronic music days. I hate that so many bands, especially British Indie bands are compared to Oasis, but this band builds and improved upon the blueprint those assholes laid out. Always cool to hear a new and important Indie album. A notable step towards the many 2005 and after British Indie albums
chill
Unsure where it singularly fits as a genre but broadly speaking it fits in the British Indie Rock vibe. It feels like the perfect after-hours soundtrack inan underground bar where you could go and just vibe out to the music, yet equally soundtrack an evening session at home with a few friends and a few bottles deep in the wine. With Doves' electronica roots they really know how to hook you in, and keep you begging for more. Best: The Cedar Room Worst: Melody Calls
I reviewed their other album The Last Broadcast while recuperating after doing a hike in the Fiordlands of New Zealand. I was chilling to that album in a cheap and cramped hostel in Queenstown, but really loved the vibe. Their sound is representative of the post-Oasis Britpop sound. I probably don't seek out their music intentionally but really don't mind it.
v chill
I liked this album enough to go back and relisten to the last broadcast, which was one of my earliest albums on this list, and between these two albums doves should've been the main British rock export of the 2000s instead of Coldplay (and I like Coldplay). Lost souls has such a good ethereal yet overbearing atmosphere running throughout the entire thing and it's everything you could want from an early 00s indie rock album. I couldn't pick out as many individual tracks that I really liked except for the man who told everything but there was never a point in the album where I wasn't enjoying myself.
Nice. Dreamy. More unique than The Last Broadcast. The End.
Really cool, moody rock.
I unexpectedly really liked this. I'll put this on the list.
Never heard of this album before - Its not bad. Maybe I was busy with other stuff in 2000? Anyway, its good and reminiscent of other stuff in that period - I hear more Filter/Coldplay sort of vibes than Oasis in here. 4/5
"Lost Souls" is the debut studio album by British indie rock band Doves. Indie rock, dream pop, neo-pyschdelia, shoegazing, space rock. Yeah, all that eventually. Doves is brothers Jez (guitars) and Andy Williams (drums) and lead vocalist Jimi Goodwin. The album was recorded over a period of several years which included a fire destroying everything and following the dissolution of their original house music band Sub Sub. Commercially the album hit #16 in the UK and critically received mixed but mostly positive reviews. It was on the short list for the UK Mercury Prize. An instrumental "Firesuite" starts things off with dreamy synths and a droning guitar. This leads into "Here It Comes" which continues the dreamy atmosphere and sets the tone for the next several songs. Drowned vocals, singing about drugs. A piano and guitar outro. An acoustic guitar and a Peter Hook-ish bass breaks up the dreaminess somewhat in "Lost Souls." Goodwin's clearest vocals. The second half of the album brings a string of their singles. "Catch the Sun" brings the rock-pop, their most traditional straight-forward rock song and it's a good one. Acoustic and electric guitars. Catchy. A fading guitar and they rock out at the end. "The Man Who Told Eveything" continues the traditional pop sounds. Syths, acoustic guitar and an orchestral outro. A droning, shoegazy, feedback guitar highlights "The Cedar Room." It's slower and works even with its seven-minute length. A break-up song. This album is dreamy, melancholy and at times jazzy and electronic creating an atmosphere. Honestly, it took me a few listens to really get into it and I did ,appreciating the laid-backness and showgaze and reminding me of Slowdive and Spacemen 3. If you're into that, you'll definitely like this album. The three released singles are very good rock songs which most people will like.
Really enjoyed this one.
7/10. Enjoyable. On the low end of a 7, slow but had some energy behind it.
Before listening to this I was really only familiar with their follow up, The Last Broadcast which I really liked and listened to a lot back in the day. I think I like this more and I guess like a lot of music it's a little derivative of what came before, I can hear some Oasis, The Bends/OK Computer era Radiohead, some Spiritualized and a little bit of the chilly psychedelia of late 70s Floyd. I dig it.
Other than one or two songs, a stellar album.
Really dug this
Man I enjoyed tf out of this. Pretty dream-like sounding songs with some melancholy added in for good measure. I was driving so no real review by song but can say this would be a good album to lay in bed with all the lights off and take drugs to. High 4 but it went on a bit longer than I usually like an album to be so will knock it down.
I owned this album in my youth. I liked it at the time, mainly for the singles and stand out songs (Here It Comes, The Man Who Sold Everything, The Cedar Room and, particularly, Catch The Sun). From revisiting it with a more mature ear, the singles still stack up and my appreciation of the album overall has grown. It's layered, textured, atmospheric, varied and well sequenced. Really good. Incidentally (if you discount Party in the Abby Grounds featuring Katrina and the Waves without Katrina and 2 minutes of Mike D'Abo) Doves were the first live band I ever saw, opening for Oasis at Wembley in 2000. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Catch The Sun Date listened: 10/08/23
Just misses out on a 5 star rating cos it just kinds of makes you a little fed up with the relentless sameness after a while.
Mjög þægileg tónlist. Þarf að skoða betur.
A cross over between Radiohead and Coldplay
I think I'll actually go out and buy this one. Listened twice and it grew on me each time.
I definitely remember the singles from this and I might even have a copy of this somewhere as I inherited a load of albums on cassette back around the turn of the century which favoured this sort of sound. The fact that I can’t definitely remember whether I have definitely heard this probably says everything about my opinion of it - it’s a likeable enough listen but doesn’t really stick in the mind once it’s done. The most interesting thing for me was reading up on the band while listening and discovering that Doves were previously Sub Sub (who did Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use) in the 90s) but reinvented themselves after their studio burned down.
The album definitely has a vibe that was present at the turn of the century. The future had finally arrived. However, this one didn't do anything creative with it(unlike their concept album, "The Last Broadcast). It's a fine album, but again, the 2000s decade was not given justice in the books. Favorite Track: "Lost Souls".
I liked the proggy parts, not so much the bits where it sounded more like standard turn-of-the-millenium British indie rock. There's enough interesting stuff going on with the instruments to save it from going in the bin, but I'd rather be listening to an album that can commit to being prog or experimental.
I felt like I was a sparrow in an airport. Nice. But make me a hawk next time.
favs: here it comes break me gently sea song rise melody calls reprise rating 2.5/5
I know black and white town by the doves and I'm pretty sure I know nothing else. This album is definitely in the same ballpark, sort of vervey indie. Generally liked the sound but feel like some of the songs could do with an obvious hook, a few songs that are just built on a repeating chord progression is fine but not a while albums worth. Meant it was all a bit one level. I think I might quite like later albums, this one was okay.
Some good stuff here.
This is decent. The comparisons to Oasis seem like a stretch. I sort of get it, but I don't find this nearly as engaging. Some of the slower burning tracks on here are the ones that slightly nudge me toward wanting a relisten, which is surprising in itself since the downtempo stuff is generally where I check out.
3,2/5
Pas trop eu le temps d’écouter. C’est un peu sympa de l’écouter dans le métro.
Bien, pas sensationnel, pas mémorable
nothing groundbreaking but i enjoyed it
It's good. Somewhat boring at times. Need to spend some more time on it
Was skeptical of this one, another "whatever British band of the late 90's era with the music industry as we know it collapsing and everyone looking for the next (insert previous successful artist here)". So, color me pleasantly surprised with this one. Not something that's going to change my life or anything, but definitely a good listen, and sets a nice tone for a chill vibe.
I guess I don’t hate this record, but why? 6.5/10
I almost wore a hole in my copy of *Last Broadcast*, the follow-up to this album. Let's see if I enjoy this one as much as its sequel. *** I do not. This is a fine, well produced indie rock record, with some good songs on it. “The Cedar Room,” and “Catch the Sun,” are particularly strong. But the rest isn’t bad, it just isn’t that good either. This is the kind of album I will try to come back to at some point to give it another chance, but I will probably forget about it. THREE STARS
You can certainly tell they recorded this over a few years. The later part of album was much better. They should have dropped a few of the earlier album songs to make this shorter and better sounding.
It was alright
Hmm-this is a strange one. Started out as decent background music but didn’t care for vocals (super distorted & couldn’t understand), then backside of album sounded like a different band. Stronger sound, enjoyed the vocals. Had never heard of them before (shocker-Brit indie pop)
Prima, in niks groundbreaking, maar best een leuke listen
Back to back doves this week? Why? I’ll give it more thought later but I feel the same about this as I do the second album we got two days ago. Two entries on the list is potentially two too many, especially when if you’re going this route you on have one strokes album? Dumb.
Radiohead/Stone Roses Vibes - good listen
Ok, but very of it's time.
It was fine.
It’s fine. I’ve given up trying to understand what qualities the list is looking for
OK, a little more indie space rock, this time from Doves. Liked it well enough, instrumentally, vocally, and background effects are nicely done. A bit of a somberly tone overall. Here It Comes is my top track, surprised it wasn’t a single, but oh well. (3.25*s) Glad Doves overcame the adversity of the studio fire and heart attack and were able to create Lost Souls.
The Doves debut is quite good. Definitely an after-hours album with that slowed down, chill Radiohead or The Verve sound. I can see putting this one on after a night out raging when the comedown takes effect. I like the subtle electronica influences, particularly on "The Cedar Room." It was a nice smooth listen on the way in to work. I will play this one again...3.35 stars.
Reading up on Doves and Lost Souls I was interested in a former electronic DJ duo that opted to try their hand at a rock album. Wasn't sure what to expect but figured it could be a good bridge between a couple of genres I enjoy. As the album started I got some pretty melodic indie rock that I was enjoying and figured I'd just nod along and cruise through it. An hour later I realized I had really enjoyed the whole thing. There was something that I liked about it, but I can't quite put my finger on exactly what it was. It doesn't boil down to anything specific, or even a standout song/hit/single, but the whole album is just really well composed and arranged. None of this felt derivative of another act or like any part of it was an afterthought. Lost Souls is just a wholly competent album that really stuck the landing. I looked up the additional bonus tracks for the American release and enjoyed those as well. Not sure where their inspiration came from but I got sense of Radiohead or some of the other lo-fi indie bands that have shown up elsewhere on this list. I didn't expect to like this one nearly as much as I did but really glad to learn about Doves. 3.30 stars
Spacey, dream pop take on indie. When it's good it soars beautifully like 'sea song'. Other times it stays closer to a basic early Coldplay sound. For me I'd give a favourable comparison to The Verve.
Inoffensive. Unremarkable.
Another day, another fine but forgettable Britpop album.
The first half was consistently mellow and faded into the background. Melody Calls finally broke through a bit and the album then grew on me.
Many of the songs do not make an impact. Overall the sound is good, but I prefer The Last Broadcast.
I prefer this album to The Last Broadcast. I especially like the beginning which kicks off with a series of moody, atmospheric rock tracks which are very up my street, it’s a mysterious sound. Unfortunately for me, it leans more into power-chordy radio rock further into the track list, which I find a little less engagement but passes the time fine.
This Doves album gets a v high 3, not quite up to a couple of their others that I love but still strong
Not bad, not sure I'll listen to again though.
Pretty while it lasted, but I don't recall a note of it 2 minutes after it finished.
I liked this, good vocals
Didn’t get to listen to the entire album
This was fun but kind of forgettable
Meh. Not terrible.
I don't hate this. I like the vibiness though it isn't really music that will stick with you.
#432 I’ve never quite got into Doves but have dabbled with some of their albums, particularly because they have some good songs and their apparent adjacency to Elbow, for whom I’m a big fan. I have this album added to my library so presumably I have listened before but I don’t know this one well, I’ve spent more time with some of their subsequent albums, but I seldom come back to them, bar the odd song. The production on this album is good and it does pique my interest but I’m caught between realising this needs more time, and not being sure if I’d be in the mood very often for what feels like a quite claustrophobic album at times. Heard before? ✅ Would I revisit? ✅ Listen before you die?❓ Fave track(s): Firesuite; Catch The Sun Rating: 6/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I could fall asleep to this. Not necessarily meant as an insult. It’s just very gentle and background-y
Very bland and mid tempo for the entire album. Nothing f that I will remember in the future.
A band that mostly passed me. Listened to their top tracks and it was "oh, them". I don't understand why this particular album is on the list. Not bad or something I don't like (so I can't really give it 2 stars) but it's just... a compilation of b-sides from other bands of the time? Very mid.
Story of two halves, the first half was not awful, but was boring, the second half was better, quite liked Catch the Sun and The Cedar Room. I wouldn't listen to again. A low 3 for me.
Didn’t love the album but saved a few songs. The radio on Spotify after this was more my vibe.
Another selection that reveals the geographic and historical bias inherent in the 1001 albums list, especially when you consider there are TWO albums by this generally unknown British niche group from the early 2000s and ZERO by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Warren Zevon. Nothing wrong with this album, I guess, but nothing overly "right" about it either. The comparisons to Oasis are greatly exaggerated.
I actually quite enjoyed this. They're a bit like Coldplay (but better) and a little bit of Radiohead put together. I enjoyed the spacey and melancholy sort of tone it sets Could maybe give this a 4 3.5 Highlights: Rise, Catch the Sun, The Cedar Room
Kinda weird how he suddenly remembered how to produce vocals but only in the second half. Still though, the shoegazey sound across most of this record made it a nice listen even though it got old after 3/4 of the way through. Also Catch the Sun is definitely just a Foo Fighters song from their earlier days, still enjoyed that one though. 3/5
Some nice atmospheric moments and interesting textures. But the whole record just kind of feels like it builds to nothing. 3/5
Got to relisten, but it didn’t grip me
I enjoyed this. It wasn’t too out there, quite a basic alternative album but I still liked listening to it. It sounded like all saints in an album.
Satisfyingly melancholy, could listen to that first track ‘Firesuite’ over and over again
Album was definitely interesting, didn't dislike it, but also took nothing away from it. Firmly in the middle, it was decent, but not a standout for me.
some pretty cool sounds
Honestly nothing much to say about this one
мне не нравится постно пресно трынь трынь трынь 2.5
Can hear a lot of different influences and interesting chord progressions but sounds bland. 3/5
Not convinced by other reviews and couple first tracks, will listen to something else