Fever To Tell

Punk w designerskich ciuszkach, performatywnie edgy, ale fun listen. 3

Okay, I like the energy and of course the radio song was familiar. Cool sound.

Yeah yeah yeah

Standouts Y Control

Het is 2026, tijd om dit weer eens op te pakken. Echter bij de eerste 3 noten van het eerste nummer van dit album krijg ik al spijt. Wat een herrie. De zang maakt het vervolgens niet heel veel beter zeg. De gitaar is wel lekker, fair play. Eerlijk, het is vooral gwn herrie met vrij slechte zang. Maar in Maps laat ze dan toch horen inene over best een goede stem te beschikken. Ook instrumentaal best een leuk nummer. Nou, de laatste 3 nummers waren plots best oke. Op het einde van het ennalaatste nummer na dan. Toch vind ik dit echt niet goed genoeg. Album is vooral weer een bak ellen en ergernis. 2tje voor mij.

Fun rock

Day640 - it’s good. it gave me concrete blonde vibes

Ehh. Not for me.

Quelques chansons pas mal mais je trouve les effets de complainte assez irritants à la longue

Overall: 7/10 I mean, Maps is a masterpiece. Such a gorgeous song. The rest of the album is pretty good but nothing else they wrote compares to that one song in my opinion. Everything else is kind of garage rock/punk revival, which I like. Karen has a nice voice overall and the guitar work is a lot of fun. I'd recommend this to most people. Fav Song: Maps

Ok, as a general rule, I don’t like chicks singing punk. Too screechy and performative. But I’m warming up to Karen O. She’s got a Chrissie Hynde vibe that’s both sexy and vicious. The band name is dumb, but the music is legitimate.

3.5

3.9 3x good

Some music-type stuff happened, but I don’t remember a thing about it.

T Stemm vo de Leadsängeri esch scho krass. Ech meine ned nome wel fraue i den genre vom rächt herte Rock ned vel azträffe send, sondern au wel sie sehr ikonisch esch, mer sie also schnell wedererkönnt. Ehri Stemm bruucht sie debi ned nome för de Gsang sälber, sondern i Songs wie Tick oder Pin au als instromänt wobi mer ehri Schlagchäftigkeit bsonders ghört (ke ahnig wie mer so öppis vo de Stemm am beschte beschriibt). Bi dem Genre mues mer natürlech au sehr guet druf luege, dass es ned eifach es riise dörenand vo öberstüürende Instromänt ond Mikrofon esch. Ond tatsächlech esch das ned gross de Fall. Mängisch esches doch scho rächt luut, es hed aber entweder emmer öppis wommer sech no dra cha feschthebe (z. B. de riff) oder ehri Stemm esch no knapp öber em andere (öb das a ehrere chraftvolle Stemm oder de könschtlerische Fähikgiete liid, esch mer onklar). Es esch also doch e chli luut, au vo de Instromänt här. Met rueh schaffeds zom biispel ned vel ond öberstüüre tönt i mine Ohre halt rächt schnell komisch. Söscht esch t Instrumentalisierig aber no rächt guet. Sie wächsled sech no guet ab ond ergänzed sech so au. Als biispel chammer do de, doch no ab ond zue geili, Riff nenne. Är esch ned nome vo einere Rockgitarre vorgä, sondern no gärn zwösche zwöi ufteilt. Das macht de t Songs au düdlech origineller. Au originell sends, wels ned emmer s gliiche esch (*insert suprised face). T Songs bestönd debi us verschednige, rächt onderschedleche Teili (no meh als eifach Strophe ond Refrain), wo rächt onderschedlech töned. Sie fonkioniered aber sehr guet metenand ond fliessed rechtig inenand ine met ehrne öbergäng. Au no z erwähne esch, dass t Band chuum Intros bruucht. Esch zwar geil wemmer sofort denne esch, ond es fonktioniert au. Trotzdem zeiged sech so t Fähigkeite ned vo allne gliich guet (Schlagzüger spellt eigentlech nie ellei). Au heds es sehr schnells Metrum. Insgesammt also es luuts albom, wo aber sehr guet gmacht esch. Die negative pönkt schiined wahrschiindlech voralem drom bi mer döre, wels halt emmer no chli luut esch för mech. Trotzdem komplimänt.

Grata sorpresa. Me gustó mucho más de lo que pensé que me iba a gustar. Like

First of all I cannot believe it is over 20 years ago that this record came out. It still sounds very fresh and new. The whole NY scene at the time was fantastic. You have the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, The Strokes. LCD Soundsystem. Plus you had other bands like The Walkmen right around that time. What a time to be alive and watching great music in New York. This record reminds me of that time and the music, plus the album is fantastic.

In 2003, I was convinced there was no more good music to be had. Then I heard this album and a handful of other bands and revised my opinion. This album is still a solid album, despite me not having listened to it since like 2006 or so. The band has moved on and gotten way more popular, and everything has changed. Still, a fun, snarling, rock n roll romp.

Just really fun and enjoyable, led to me putting on all five of their albums yesterday, with only one dud (Mosquito).

Yeah really like this album, the bangers bang. rich, pin and date with the night are top tier. And the slow song is a perfect slow song. Karen oh my god, you get 4 out of 5!

Not for me

High energy fun album Standout songs Date with the night Nonono Maps

Räyhäkkää garage rokkia. Tosi simppeliä, mutta silti tarpeeksi erikoista. Jotenkin tosi hauskan kuuloista musiinkia, että niinkuin tätä olis hauska soittaa kavereitten kanssa. Maps on hyvä, mutta Y Control on kanssa tuttu jostain pelistä todennäköisesti. Parhaat: Maps, Y Control, No No No

Not my thing

I was familiar with Maps, but that’s about it. Overall enjoyed the sound of this band and the album.

I like the yeah yeah yeahs especially Maps

It’s okay. The vocalist has great range, just could do without the pterodactyl noises. The album starts off a bit lame, but I like the second half. I actually had this record when it dropped and remember really liking Y Control for some reason.

Such a fun listen

I can appreciate the array of guitar/electronic sound effects and accenting throughout the album. I see myself enjoying this experience more if I was playing Skate and it come on as I was yeeting myself of of building and doing endless kickflips into the sun. It also reminds me of ITunes advertisement music at times. I did not know this band made the “Wait✋, they don’t love you like I love you🕺.” That was probably my favorite song on the project. Aside from those notes. It doesn’t do much for me, nor do the eccentric hooting and hollering done on some of the tracks. Three Groaning Oofs🗣️/5

who knew this band was such a cornerstone of the 2000s, I know they got money

I think this album was pretty solid, but nothing special. The last two songs were a massive tonal shift and feel like they represent some early murmurings of the alt downtrodden sad music that would become more mainstream in the mid 2000s.

I like when women sing angrily

Nice album! Quick one, very energetic and fun.

I liked it.

Loved it then and still do. Post punk wonderment.

Good album! But to my ears this 2000s indie rock sound is so tired by this point its hard to make an argument that this album really pushes boundaries or anything. I think Karen O is an overall good vocalist but I still feel like theres something holding me back from fully enjoying this album. I don't know, I think in order to really get into this I just had to be there at the time

Ah, the critical indie darlings who never took over the world. Was a little hard to be unbiased given how hard it feels they were pushed out in front to eb the next big thing. Unlikely to be their fault though. Not too. bad but got a little long by the end. Also, maps isn't even close to the best song on this album.

Amazing album art, but two great songs does not a great album make.

Dont recognize many songs but enjoyed listening to the album.

Not quite the 5 I thought it might be, but a solid 4.5 - SUCH a good debut! Karen O is a legend

Not bad!

Classic, fun, catchy

A classic early 2000s indie rock album, fantastic to relisten! 4/5

It’s ok, mid

I feel like the band had to pull their punches on this album. But it’s still fun. Karen O’s voice takes me back!

an unfortunately grating voice even if maps is a top song

Just about enough to squeak into a 3

I liked it. Didn't love it. Not sure what else to say. 3 stars.

This was Rich.

Me really liking this album: yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Me not really liking this album: yeah, yeah, yeah… Me trying to remember if I made this same joke last time: 🤔 Me if I wanted to be funny: (wouldn’t make this joke in the first place)

jeez i think think this album starts out insanely bad lol but finishes really strong and Maps is really like one of the best songs of the 2000s... pretty nostalgic listen and a nice testament to how my tastes have changed since i was an early teen

Karen O doesn’t get the recognition she deserves. The last track on this album is my new obsession.

Early 2000's Pop Rock. OK. 3/5

nice listening to something with a female vocalist for once given most of the bands I like are mostly guys, and she has a great voice! it's interesting also having music without a bassline, it's kind of jarring but the songs are still great, especially maps which will be a song I revisit a lot more

Karen O is such a treasure of a front woman. Im

I forgot about it by the next morning. 2.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs were always an MTV sort of band to me. Kind of liked the singles but never really went any further than that, perhaps I would have if I had a friend who liked them. This sort of album is entirely what these challenges are about for me, it’s the sort of album I should have listened to at the time and this is the chance to put that right. I had a perfectly good time here, warm fuzzy guitars seem to be the dominant sound. It’s a solid album but one I should probably find time to revisit at some stage.

There are some good songs on this. I cannot fathom any scenario that ones musical journey of discovery dictates this NEEDS to be heard before death.

Worth a re-listen from me.

Crunchier than the single.

Good stuff. Love a punk band with a female vocalist.

A 36 minute album that felt twice as long. I knew and really liked Maps but there was not much else I liked. I think in another life I could have really loved this, its certainly not bad music, its just not my thing.

Keywords: Karen LOL TRUE It was good actually. The first 3? songs were really nice, Maps is great

WAIT, THEY DONT LOVE YOU LIKE I LOVE YOU

Very rock rocky, but a little too hippie for me.

What a great album. It has a similar energy as some White Stripes, but less bluesy, more poppy. I spotify-liked 7 of the tracks. What this doesn't capture is that their singer, Karen O, is also a fantastic performer.

Absolutely undeniable album. The way they manage to balance what feels like borderline cacophony with pop sensibility and catchy swagger has a lightning in a bottle quality.

I've been reading the memoir of Viv Albertine, guitarist for The Slits, and was reminded how nonexistent models for women in rock were - that it was totally transgressive for Viv to aspire to be a musician rather than a musician's girlfriend. Having been a kid for the Bangles and Madonna and Neneh Cherry, and later a young adult for Ani DiFranco and Lil' Kim and No Doubt - I didn't realize what standards and strictures I'd internalized - because even when those women or groups were transgressive, there's so many ways they still conform (good looking or white or sexualized in a way that's still largely appealing to a male gaze.) Gosh even Courtney Love cleaned up and got that nose job. Karen O's energy, lyrics, singing - it all felt like a fucking revelation at the time. 'As a fuck son, you sucked' - shit, you don't get much farther from the male gaze than that. & yeah, I know that song isn't on this album but it's a distillation of so much of their music and sound. Her yelps and shrieks, her dismissive lyrics, her utter fuck-it coolness. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs showed there's boundaries that still needed pushing - and sounded amazing and catchy besides.

I feel like I should like this a hell of a lot more than I do. Some decent moments, but not nearly my favorite garage rock from 2003. 3.5/5

когда спотифай мне отдельные треки ставил было приятнее. всё скопом тяжело, хочется мелодичнее

My review didnt get saved. Great album

A for effort, I guess. 3/5

Ten zespół ma pazur. Uwielbiam rockowe zespoły z damskimi wokalami, a tu mamy jeszcze taką surową, nieoszlifowaną wersję tego, co lubię w takich zespołach. Mocne 7/10

The vocals aren’t totally my vibe but I really enjoyed the energy of the faster songs. My favorite tracks were probably Modern Romance and Poor Song. I’m saving this album to come back to later because I think it’s one that’ll grow on me. Also saving for when I need road trip music

Didn't know there is still music like this in 2000s

Lots of drum work and screaming female vocalist. Not enough good guitar work to keep me interested. The songwriting feels repetitive and derivative. There's just not enough to keep me engaged. The styling is good. My Rating: 3/5

i feel so lame but i find her voice annoying as fuck 😭 sorry world. they seem cool

A good album, Maps is stunning, a genre definer. Three for that song.

Just listened to this album and then it went straight into a radio station from Spotify and played the good times are killing me by modest mouse and I was like oh dang this is the best song I’ve heard on the album… was not the yeah yeah yeahs, it was ok

Did not feel this one. It was tolerable.

I'm a sucker for female led punk/garage and this album absolutely crushes it. The lead singers vocals are awesome, fun and unique throughout. There were also a couple songs that had a very white stripes esque riff in them that I loved. Every song was moving fast with great riffs and percussion, then the second half of the album it slows down a little for Maps and Y Control which works really well. If you close your eyes you can picture the energy of a concert for this group and I wish I got to experience it.

It was ok, a nice vibe but it didn't stand out to me on this listen. I might give them another chance in the future

Sweet

Kicks ass. Not what I would usually listen to but I dig it.

The shrillness should be really annoying but it isn't. Songs good for being angry or feeling empowered. A little weak towards the end.

A bit coarse for me

419/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

Music is good, songwriting is good, Karen O's voice is good. It definitely grew on me more as I listened. Maps is probably the best known song from this album, or at least it's the one I know, but there are several others I like better. I wanted to like this more, but I still liked it quite a bit.

damn fun… rich, man, tick, maps

Boring, generic pop.punk. I am fan of pop punk, but these guys are just completely dull. Over-produced sellout garbage. They're not innovative, or influential, or interesting in any way. I just don't get it. This is a band that, on paper, should be right up my alley. They tick just about every box for my tastes. But they're terrible. Not going to apologise for it, they don't deserve a spot on this list. If I have to pick a best song, it's probably Y Control. But I'm not exactly excited to come back and listen again. Poor Song is aptly named.

Quite hectic and not really my thing, but they are giving it a good shot.

Great energy, plenty of good riffs, Karen O's vocals are great throughout, calms down as it goes on but the quality doesn't decline. Solid 4, may add to the rotation

Potentially my most controversial opinion about this album is that “Maps” is one of the weaker songs on it. By no means bad, and it’s easy to see why it became a genuinely generational rock album, but for me YYYs strength has always been in their loud and feral energy, their ability to capture the feeling of being young, drunk, horny, and ready to fight the world.

1 ok song from 11. Embarrassing.

This album is just OK. The musicianship is respectable and the lead singer’s voice is interesting. However, it is terribly lacking in the lyrical department: too many shallow, repetitive lyrics. I feel like the singer is trying so hard to sell the songs, but they have no depth or soul. I’ve heard this style done way better with way more substance. Feels like a third grader could’ve written this album, which is a shame because I really enjoyed it sonically.

Definitely have to be in the mood for this one

Some instant classics like Maps but overall inconsistent.

This album gives me nostalgia for a time that I was alive in but opted out of the experience, and for this, regrettably. 5/5 no notes.

3.5

Easy 10/10. This is peak Karen O

Not a bad album, just didn't really get with it. Maps was by far the best song. The singer sounds really nice though.

Absolutely tuneless except for a couple songs near the end. The vocals aren't bad but just over the top and grating.

Getting the shits from this fever

Another hell of a debut album. Its short but its loud and fun and it will blow your ass off. I like Karen O's style and shes much easier to listen to than singers from a lot of these punk and punk-esque bands. The songs are diverse sounding and interesting. A lot of the songs are not repetitive - they're not really long enough for that - but they contain repetition in the lyrics that kind of ground my gears. Some of the guitar riffs are short but grating too. The album starts strong and ends strong, which is nice. I really liked "Black Tongue" "Maps" - a classic - "Y Control" and "Modern Romance." This is a cool album where the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are definitely finding themselves (yeah yeah yeah its a debut, soooo, duh). It's a really good starting point, but there's nothing on here that pulls this album up off an average 3/5 rating for me. There are some good jams to rock out to though!

I really, really like this album, but it's just a little too raw sounding for me to love it. It's a little too punky for me. It's just a taste thing, as I know tons of people prefer that sound.

I quite liked this, although I do feel it faded right at the end.

i really wanted to like this album more than i did. I will say it got better as it went on, and it definitely had its own sound to it. The production was super cool and I like Karen O, but it just did not grab me as I wanted it to.

Had more promise than it delivered on… I’ll give it a 3 cuz the hits are p insane. I love her voice and feel like she could use it better on a different album.

3.5 - great punk rock album. Loved the energy

Love this album.

Meh. This was a low 3. It wasn't bad but there was nothing about it that excited me.

It's just that Maps is one of the best songs to ever exist and I wish that every song on this album sounded like maps. "wait, they don't love you like I love you" are u kidding ???? woah i forgot this is the band that gave us heads will roll

Felt girlboss in a good way

langweilige Instrumentalparts, uninspirierter, nerviger Gesang, matschiger Mix, sägende Melodien

Lots of punk, hints of Chrissie Hynde, very good album.

Just a badass rock band.. Love them!

Not my favorite Yeah Yeah Yeahs but Karen O rules

Didn’t care for the 1st of the album. Got better in the 2nd half….not something I’d put on at any point!

Catchy with some solid tunes

Music for biting into a metal fork vertically. 0/10

Surprisingly good throughout, besides the parts where the vocals are just too much.

Really enjoyed a couple of tracks - Maps and Y Control obviously. Otherwise, her singing style is a bit irritating.

Complete shite! I couldn't make it to the end of track 3. I only persevered with tracks 1 & 2 in case it was a "starts badly but gets better" album. It may well be, but I'll never know.

I think I owned a copy of their follow up to this, but rarely listened and I vaguely remember it being a synthy affair. This album really pumps! It was grungy/garagey and had a cool range of songs. It began heavy, and then became more complex as it went on. Maps, the single I vaguely remember was enjoyable and then the two follow ups were even better. 4 stars. And, sorry for the lame review....

Started listening to it in the car and thought it was just noice. Then I listened to it at home and was surprised by how much ai liked it. Sounds like the singer can't resist singing to the music, like she really likes the music and just have to make noices to it. The guitar riffs and the almost skate punky drum sound goes well together.

First impression pre listen: This is the second Yeah(x3) album I've gotten on this list so far. I remember liking the vocals quite a bit on it, but feeling like the album was a bit undercooked, plagued with production choices I personally didn't like. It had its moments, but I never returned to it. So I don't have the greatest expectations for this one, however I'm looking forward to "Maps" as that song is amazing. I hope it's easy to get through at least. Individual track notes: Rich I like the vocals a lot. The instrumental sounds kinda compressed. I think the more punk inspired driving guitars suits their energy really well. Not the biggest fan of the synth. Fine. 3/5 Date With The Night Nothing here really sticks out to me. I do like how much effort and energy is put into the vocal performance, it's far from boring at least. Good energy. Fine. 3/5 Man Kinda generic for a rock song of the era. The verse structure is extremely repetitive. The lo-fi proudction makes it feel a bit colourless. Average. 2.5/5 Tick Feels youthful and raw. It's fun and unserious, but a bit aimless and confusing. Fine. 3/5 Black Tongue There are vocal moments here that are genuinely unpleasant. Don't love the guitar either. Juvenile and unlikeable. Got a bit of a snarky "better than you" attitude to it that doesn't feel genuine or believable. Strongly dislike. 1.5/5 Pin I like the guitar riff. Really like the buildup, makes the chorus much more impactful. The softer edge to the verses serves this song a lot of good. Feels resonant and real. Good. 4/5 Cold Lights Hate the lyrics on this one. The instrumental feels very disjointed, and has moments where they feel disconnected from the vocals. The recording quality is messy. Sounds like a demo. Awful. 1/5 No No No The longer instrumental section using basically just rhythmic elements alongside some faint ambience just sort of fails to be interesting. The chorus is decently performed and there are some okay guitar passages, but it's otherwise unremarkable. Average. 2.5/5 Maps I suspect this is the highlight of the album. The buildup is just fantastic with that thrilling guitar line and the impactful drums. Love the vocals, and the way the guitar compliments them on the chorus. Really catchy lyrics. Love how understated the vocals are compared to the rest of the album. Fantastic solo. The repetiveness actually does the song a lot of favours, keeps it memorable. Fantastic. 5/5 Y Control Opens with a really catchy and atmospheric passage. I like the verse melody a lot. I like the bass on the chorus. The noisy, squealy guitar contrasts well against it. Structurally a bit too repetitive. Great ending. Decent. 3.5/5 Modern Romance I like the slower tempo. The guitar is a bit too reverby, makes it unpleasant as it keeps repeating. Mixed weirdly. I like the lyrics. Dislike. 2/5 Poor Song I really think that they chose to end this album on a low-key affair is a pretty decent choice. Callback to previous lyrics. I like the vocal performance here a lot. Decent. 3.5/5 Final Review: The rawness and the lack of production tricks is both the best and worst part of the album. On one hand it makes it sound original and true to its roots, on the other hand there are moments where it just makes it sound awful. It's at the same time both charming and frustrating. The album also suffers on the songwriting front where a lot of it just sounds hastily cobbled together. This again is both charming and frustrating, as many of the stellar performances on here are wasted on less than interesting songs. But the carefree, unfiltered approach does fit the band's attitude a lot, where many of the album's best qualities come from its many spontaneous sounding moments. It has great energy, and I actually think they've structured the album really well as the track listing is well paced to keep the listener invested. Karen O delivers very distinct and varied vocal performances full of personality. She's unpredictable, but that's what makes the songs. I do think while the instrumentation fits with her vocals, they do tend to go overboard with some of their more experimental elements Which while producing some moments of genius, also takes the tracks down some sonic dead ends, killing the energy or leaving the listener bored and confused. It's a solid effort for a debut, but doesn't do enough to denote it as anything, but what it is: just fine. 3/5

NYC deserves another 9/11.

Okay I guess

Wenig griffiges aber solides Werk ohne Highlights.

I enjoy how the songs all sound like they’re on the same album, yet different enough to not get old too quick. They couldn’t have gone very much further without it getting repetitive, but a little over a half an hour is a good amount of time for an album. Lyrics are good. Vocals are unique. Instrumentation and production feel original and nicely implemented. Solid shit. 4/5

This record feels like a mix of punk rock and pop. It’s pretty good, but I don’t know if I’d come back to a lot of the tracks. But it’s cool!

There’s so much to like about this album and at the time of its release it was so different to everything else. On listening back now it feels a little contrived and also pretty much the same throughout. A couple of great stand out tracks.

This album could have easily been on need for speed underground and it would have integrated very well. I liked it.

I think this album starts of super weak. But by the 3rd track it gets rolling and just keeps getting better from there. Slows down again by the end but you're still fueled by that rush in the middle. "Maps" is iconic. I like Karen O's voice

Wonderful!

This is nearly unlistenable. A struggle to get through. After listening to 60 albums I found 3 or 4 surprises. Good ones. This is a bad surprise. Literally nothing redeeming about this one. Blahhhhhhh

I didn't enjoy this album nearly as much as the other Yeah Yeah Yeahs album I got. The music is good here (although not exactly memorable), but a few of the vocals irritated me a fair bit. I don't know if it was due to my mood the day I listened to it, but I found the vocalist's screams and squeals excessive and annoying. When she did actually sing though it was quite good! This showcased a lot more in the second half of the album, which was a stark contrast from the mania that was the first half. The first half was a 2, and the second half was a solid 3.5, so I'll round it to a 3 rating.

This album is like when your mum took you clothes shopping and let you choose your own shoes for the first time. You immediately wanted big bright Osiris skate shoes which was a huge step away from the old sneakers that mum used to get you. But she doesn't even understand, this is your new personality and you are proud to express yourself

Mostly solid set of tracks with good passion.

4 - Good solid album

Maps and some other songs that are ok but not as good as Maps. 3.3/5

Horrible. 2/5

Fever To Tell is a really darn good album if i say so myself. This is one of those albums that's really deserving of having the label of garage rock as it really does sound like it was recorded by just a bunch of high school friends having a jam session in a garage. The songs are fast, frenetic, and rough which really gives it it's fun punkish nature. I would typically complain about albums that have a rough production style but in this case i feel like it adds to this album as it helps with it's punkish, garage rock nature. I will say that the vocals were a bit hit and miss as they could be good sometimes but not so good at others. Regardless, this is still a fun album that i really enjoyed listening to. Best Song: Y Control Worst Song: Poor Song

2.17

karen o you will aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllways be famous

own

A la hora de escuchar punk tengo ciertas preferencias, sobre todo con aquellos subgéneros más bailables; este no es el caso. Este disco está plagado de canciones repetitivas que, sinceramente, no volvería a escuchar. Además, hay algunas letras bastante malas. 2/5

3/4

The first half was not my thing at all. Very messy and loud, but the songs didn’t seem to have any ideas in them, it just felt like they were making it up as they went along. The second half, however, has songs with more structure and more interesting ideas, with a more mellow tone. These I really enjoyed. Overall the albums a little too inconsistent for me to listen to the full thing again, but that last half is too good for me to completely write it off.

I can imagine Karen O being an entertaining performer but this isn't very pleasant to listen to. Some of the guitar bits have a decent energy.

Wait! They don’t love me like I love you. Wait! They don’t love me like I love you.

Such a fun band. Redefining rock and making upbeat, engaging, unique music. The band and vocals mesh so well together and the chemistry is fantastic. Great record to get energized to.

Fun album. I dug it.

Absolute banger

M/v

2.5

A high 3, the second half of the album really picks up

I liked the album. Simple and effective with a distinctive personality. They don't have the songs that the Strokes have but it's better than the average White Stripes album. The voice is Great. Last 2 tracks out of character with the rest but equally good. A Strong 3, almost a 4.

Most of Fever To Tell sounds like basic garage rock to my ears. It's a pleasant listen but Instrumentally there is not much to favourably distinguish them from The White Stripes, though Karen O does have a distinctive voice. Maps and Y Control squeeze themselves in at the end of the tracklist - cold, icy glasses of water in a desert. They are great songs, full of personality and flavour.

Its a high 3 for me, Maps nearly made it a 4 but the glam stomp it has throughout is not quite my thing - love the poppier and dancier tracks which makes sense as Its Blitz! is a 4 for me

Maps is a classic. The rest is fine.

90s Riot Girlesc!

bezveze. posljednje četiri pjesme su čak okej, ali ovo prije njih je slabo

The Yeah yeah yeahs are my bag. I love the art rock sensibilities, Ms O's swagger and the beautiful guitars. I find their first three albums are all great without having any defining difference. Obviously Maps makes this more visible bit its all good.

Solid indie album. Didn't love every song, but "Maps" and "Black Tongue" are bangers. "Pin" was pretty ace too.

Really an underrated band. Hope TikTok gave em the boost Favorite Song: Tick 8/10

Second time this band lands on this list. And thanks to that, I discovered a band that I now listen to a lot. Raw, brutal and free. 8/10 fav songs : Rich & Maps

I certainly enjoyed the start. I think this will be an album that I like. Rich, Black Tongue (not sure about this one), Pin, and of course Maps.

Rich, Maps, Black Tongue, I'm a fan! That was a fun punky brewster of an album.

More punkish than the other album we had, and a little less to my liking because I'm not as much of a fan of the genre. Aside from that, it was good.

Ok, but I liked their later album better.

Very familiar with this album, used to listen to it a ton in high school/college! But back then I was so entranced by Karen O's vocals that I missed out on some of the instrumental details. There are some sick riffs packed into these songs, and they move so quickly and breathlessly that if you don't stop and look around, you might miss them. The album as a whole flows so effortlessly, and the songs sound so raw they could have been recorded in one take (probably not, though). Also vital: the slower, less intense songs are also great and spread nicely throughout the tracklist. I mean as loud, noisy, raw, and aggressive as most of the songs on this record are, the standout by far is the slower "Maps." There's something about the energy they were able to capture in the recording that tons of artists fall short of capturing. It felt like Yeah Yeah Yeahs were in the same stripped-down, garage rock revival lane as The White Stripes, but they were making fuller music than Jack & Meg with a ton more presence. Don't know how they did it but 22 years later (holy fucking shit) it still sounds incredible.

Maps brings me back to my "rock band' days. But past that - i'm good on the yeah yeah yeahs

3.90

I don't like the vocal style. i also don't like the chaos or the grittiness of the background. it does feel very creative, but not a huge fan.

All I knew of them was maps and the wolf song, this was a surprise for sure compared to those. The early 2000's punk sound was not expected. It was fine, I just wouldn't seek it out again.

Pretty good

Fun as fuck

Meh

Bouncy and loud. Not a bad thing. A few good tunes thrown in there too. However, this felt longer than it actually is, as it all starts to sound a bit the same after a while.

I can appreciate some indie music. But this is just noise. I wish she would sing, rather than squawk.

I really wished i liked this more. I love the vocalist and she's putting in her all, but the instrumentation around her is just super whatever to me. When it isn't, it's super cool, like Maps and Rich, but otherwise it doesn't really work for me. 5/10

This is post-punk I can fully support. Karen O is magnificent, and her band is great. This will be one of my favorites. 4.5/5

4/8

I kind of liked this. It was pretty upbeat and fun.

Maps is an absolute monster of a song, the rest of it is really good too. Karen O is a fantastic vocalist and just when the band starts to burn out on blasted noisy punk blues garage band stuff they switch it up with No No No, Maps, Y Control, Modern Romance etc I think this is a 7/10 for me

Classic debut from the early aughts NYC scene. More fun after reading Meet Me in the Bathroom.

Feels like college, in a good way

A classic. The soundtrack to my teenage years.

Interesting album, a past favorite of mine for no reason other than it was different. Maps and Y Control are classics. But I don’t think it’s cohesive enough for four stars and it fails to get the fifth too as a result.

No es de mi gusto y no encontré nada en para motivarme a volver a escucharlo

Jęczy kwiczy

Would be five stars if every song was Maps

Not really much to say. Pretty straightforward album with energetic, heavy riffs and enjoyable vocals. Pretty simple and nothing out of this world, but very fun.

Fun album. Y control and Maps are all time favourites

Thoughts before listening: Is this the 2nd Yeah Yeah Yeahs album on here? Not sure they deserve 2 albums but whatever. The first one I got was pretty good and I know this has "Maps" on it which is a banger. I'm glad to revisit this album. Review: This is fine, with "Maps" and "Y Control's being the best songs. The rest of the album feels like a mixture of multiple 00s era indie rock sounds, albeit with a great yelpy vocalist in Karen O. Some of this reminds me of the White Stripes and garage punk, other songs have a Interpol kind of drive to the songs, while there is definitely a Strokes style sloppy aloofness in the mix as well. 3-stars

Great noisy album.

Their debut album features some nice foot-tapping alt-rock. Has it been 22 years since this came out?!?! This is my first listen to the whole record. It started nice with, "Rich"... I am not going to add the album to my library, but a few, like, "Maps" and "Y Control"!!!

## In-Depth Review of *Fever To Tell* by Yeah Yeah Yeahs *Fever To Tell*, released in 2003, is the debut studio album by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a band that helped define the sound and spirit of early 2000s indie rock. The record is a visceral, genre-blurring statement that captures the chaos, sexuality, and heartbreak of New York’s underground scene. Below is a comprehensive review focusing on lyrics, music, production, themes, influence, and a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## **Lyrics** Karen O’s lyrics on *Fever To Tell* are raw, direct, and emotionally charged, oscillating between sexual bravado and aching vulnerability. The album’s opening tracks, such as “Rich” and “Date With The Night,” are laced with explicit sexual imagery and punk attitude. Karen O’s vocal delivery is as important as the words themselves: she howls, shrieks, and moans, embodying both the sexual provocateur and the wounded romantic[2][6]. - **Sexuality and Power:** The lyrics often subvert traditional gender roles, with Karen O openly expressing desire and aggression. In “Rich,” she commands, “Stick it in,” flipping the script on rock’s male-dominated sexual narratives[2][6]. - **Heartbreak and Vulnerability:** The album’s emotional centerpiece, “Maps,” is a stark contrast to the raucousness elsewhere. Its simple, plaintive lyrics (“Wait, they don’t love you like I love you”) and Karen O’s tearful delivery make it one of the most affecting love songs of the era[3][5][6]. - **Ambiguity and Fragmentation:** Many tracks use fragmented, impressionistic language, favoring mood over narrative. “Y Control” and “Pin” explore emotional manipulation and self-inflicted pain with a mix of directness and surreal imagery[5][6]. **Pros:** - Honest, fearless exploration of female sexuality and heartbreak[2][6]. - Memorable, emotionally resonant lines (“Maps”) that have become iconic[3][5]. - Lyrics match the music’s energy and unpredictability. **Cons:** - Some songs feature thin or repetitive lyrics, prioritizing attitude over depth (“Tick,” “Man”)[3][6]. - Occasional lack of narrative cohesion may leave some listeners cold[3][5]. --- ## **Music** The album’s sound is a volatile fusion of garage rock, punk, and art-rock, driven by the interplay between Nick Zinner’s inventive guitar work, Brian Chase’s dynamic drumming, and Karen O’s theatrical vocals. - **Guitar Work:** Zinner’s playing is a highlight, veering from chainsaw fuzz (“Date With The Night”) to delicate, chiming arpeggios (“Maps”). His use of feedback and effects creates a sense of chaos and fullness, even with minimal instrumentation[1][5]. - **Drumming:** Chase’s drumming is the heartbeat of the record, anchoring the songs with relentless energy while leaving space for the band’s explosive dynamics[1][5]. - **Vocals:** Karen O’s vocals are a force of nature, shifting from seductive whispers to primal screams, often within the same song. Her performance is both technically impressive and emotionally raw[1][2][5]. **Pros:** - Inventive, energetic guitar and drum interplay[1][5]. - Karen O’s dynamic, charismatic vocal performances[1][2][5]. - Songs like “Maps,” “Y Control,” and “Pin” showcase a range from punk ferocity to bittersweet melody[5][6]. **Cons:** - Some tracks rely heavily on noise and attitude, occasionally at the expense of musical substance (“Tick,” “Man”)[3][6]. - A few songs feel underdeveloped or repetitive, particularly in the album’s latter half (“No No No,” “Cold Light”)[5][6]. --- ## **Production** Produced by David Andrew Sitek (TV on the Radio) and mixed by Alan Moulder, the album balances rawness with clarity. Recorded at Headgear Studio in Brooklyn, the production is intentionally unpolished, capturing the band’s live energy while allowing each element to stand out[1][7]. - **Raw Aesthetic:** The production preserves the band’s gritty, club-ready sound, with a sense of immediacy and intimacy[1][7]. - **Balance of Chaos and Control:** Sitek’s approach allows for moments of cacophony (“Date With The Night”) and restraint (“Maps”), giving the album a dynamic range[1][7]. - **Minimalism:** The trio’s minimal setup is used to maximum effect; there’s little overdubbing, and the mix foregrounds each member’s contributions[1][7]. **Pros:** - Captures the sweaty, urgent feel of the band’s live shows[1][7]. - Dynamic mixing lets each instrument and vocal nuance shine[1][7]. **Cons:** - The lo-fi edge may sound abrasive or unfinished to some listeners[3][6]. - Occasional muddiness in the mix, particularly in noisier tracks[5][6]. --- ## **Themes** *Fever To Tell* is thematically rich, exploring sexuality, heartbreak, empowerment, and urban alienation. - **Feminist Transgression:** Karen O’s explicit, confrontational approach to sexuality challenges rock’s gender norms, reclaiming agency and voice for women in a male-dominated genre[2][6]. - **Heartbreak and Emotional Complexity:** The album doesn’t shy away from vulnerability, with songs like “Maps” and “Modern Romance” exposing the pain and confusion of love lost[2][6]. - **Urban Chaos:** The music and lyrics evoke the energy and grit of New York City, reflecting the band’s roots in its underground scene[1][5]. **Pros:** - Bold, boundary-pushing exploration of sexuality and emotion[2][6]. - Authentic representation of early 2000s NYC indie culture[1][5]. **Cons:** - The thematic whiplash between aggression and tenderness may feel jarring[4][6]. - Some listeners may find the explicitness or emotional intensity off-putting[2][3]. --- ## **Influence** *Fever To Tell* is widely recognized as a cornerstone of 21st-century indie rock, helping to define the sound and attitude of the early 2000s rock renaissance[5]. - **Critical and Commercial Success:** The album was nominated for a Grammy, went gold, and sold over a million copies worldwide[7]. - **Cultural Impact:** Alongside albums like The Strokes’ *Is This It?* and The White Stripes’ *White Blood Cells*, it signaled a new era for indie and garage rock[5]. - **Legacy:** “Maps” became an enduring classic, influencing countless artists and appearing in numerous best-of lists[5][6]. **Pros:** - Helped shape the direction of indie and alternative music in the 2000s[5][7]. - Inspired a generation of female-fronted bands and artists[2][6]. **Cons:** - Some argue that the band’s later albums surpassed *Fever To Tell* in musical sophistication[4][5]. - Its rawness and unevenness may limit its appeal to a broader audience[3][5]. --- ## **Pros and Cons Summary** | Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Electrifying, raw energy | Some tracks feel underdeveloped or repetitive | | Karen O’s iconic vocal performances | Occasional lyrical thinness | | Inventive guitar and drum work | Noisy, abrasive production may alienate some | | Honest, boundary-pushing lyrics | Thematic and tonal whiplash | | Captures NYC’s underground spirit | Later albums arguably more refined | | “Maps” is a modern classic | Filler tracks (“Cold Light,” “No No No”) | --- ## **Conclusion** *Fever To Tell* is a landmark debut that captures the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at their most ferocious and unfiltered. Its blend of punk aggression, sexual bravado, and emotional honesty set it apart from its contemporaries and solidified its place in indie rock history. While not every track is equally strong, and its rough edges may polarize listeners, the album’s highlights—especially “Maps,” “Y Control,” and “Date With The Night”—remain vital, influential, and exhilarating over two decades later. The album’s greatest legacy is its fearless embrace of vulnerability and chaos, making it a touchstone for anyone seeking the sound of a band—and a city—on fire.

better than expected

big fan.

The ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’s’ was the collective noun Len Houmous uses for wives 12-18 4.0 2/12 Date With The Night

An excellent example of indie rock. High energy, Karen O has amazing vocal, and then just when you're feeling good.....Maps drops and you're crying in the club.

Most tracks felt like something I'd listen to while playing Tony Hawk as a kid, in a good way. Raw sound, fantastic drums and guitar distortion, kick-ass fem punk vocals. Funny stumbling into an incredibly popular TikTok song in "Maps" organically. "Tick" had some really infectious "Cherry Bomb" style energy to it. Nostalgic for an indie rock time I didn't really live through, cool stuff!

Refreshingly honest. Very punk, but with surprising tenderness at certain points. Brash and noisy, without being grating sonically. The lead singer is electric, as are the other two instrumentalists, and each pull the band in the direction they want, and the others move to catch up, in a super tight fashion.

decent record, songs just sounded similar but had some good tracks

I’ve never clicked with YYYs and I don’t know why. It could be Karen’s voice, but I usually like unusual singing styles. Maybe it’s that the songs are so shaggy they feel kinda half-baked? On paper I should like them. I do admire them and the influence they had on the rock scene in the 00s. Of course “Maps” is a stone cold classic, but everything else on here passed me by.

A couple of great tracks, Maps and Y Control are the standouts. I don't love this style of garage rock, but I can see the influence for sure. 5/10

Musically it's fantastic and had me from from thr start. There were some points where I thought the vocals sounded a little winey but over all a solid album

Good band, but did they need to be on this list twice? Tracks I enjoyed: Rich, Black Tongue. Would I revisit this: no

Too much screaming

Good punchy songs and delivered with energy. Can't really fault this band.

Haven’t listened to this since 2005 and it still sounds exciting and fresh

I want to hear more from them.

i'm a lesbian

no no nos

The "singer" mostly talks and moans through constant distortion. There are occasional attempts to carry a tune, but she mostly relies on charisma and simply doesn't have enough. The guitar and drums try heroically, but the singer's limited range and lack of melody keep the band chained to mediocrity. A grating and terrible experience.

Loved it. Great energy!

3.5 really could i write poetry to this? y

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have maintained a high level of quality throughout their career. They appeared during a bountiful period for Post-Punk Garage Rock. I'd like to connect the movement to post-9/11 NYC zeitgeist, but can't really sell the connection. In any case, this is a fantastic debut that should be heard by all. Extra half-star for Karen O's single tear at the end of the video for "Maps."

3.5

3.5 stars. Rounded down because it's pretty much The Pretenders or The Runaways. Rounded back up to a 4 because I just love Karen O's voice.

Just pure noise and fun. If you don't like this then you're a boring person.

Noisy with bad vocal performance. I could live without this album 2/5

Vibes!

I've always some singles by them, so nice to hear their debut album! Fun stuff here, if rawer than their later stuff

What happened here? I genuinely found the first half of this almost unlistenable, and was almost content just giving this a 1 and moving on. Then the album hits you with Maps and Y Control. If the whole album sounded like Maps, this would be an easy 5.

Solid effort, though definitely a bit backloaded.

It makes me think of an opening band for someone that you actually wanna see, and then halfway through the concert you’re like “wow these guys are actually kind of fun!” and then the real concert starts, and you forget about the opener and never think about them ever again. I don’t really think they were polished enough at this stage. Maps is good but none of the other songs on the album are anywhere similar to it. Also enjoyed Black Tongue and Y Control, but there were a lot of just plain annoying songs. I actually really like her voice so it sucks that this album wasn’t one where she was surrounded by enough greatness to fit it.

Pretty good music! Some of the earlier tracks were a bit on the weirder side, but the album really picked up after Tick. I especially enjoyed the singer's voice, I'd be interested in exploring some of their other material in the future. Standouts: Black Tongue, Maps, Y Control

I did not dislike everything on this album, but most of the time I was extremely confused as to why you would listen to it when literally anything else exists.

Schon wieder eine Nullerjahre Indierockkapelle. Na wenigstens kein Britpop. Aber besser als erwartet, eine kleine Entdeckung für mich.

Slumped a bit in the middle, but maps elevated it and there are some interesting things going on musically. It also reminded me of the white strips, but instead of a man singing falsetto it is an actual woman which I liked better. Overall an enjoyable album

Wha

Hahahaha sorry, maar dit is zo'n grappig album. Ze pakken 3 kwart van de keren de titel van het nummer, herhalen dat dan 100 keer terwijl er gitaren overheen scheuren. Dat was het, dat was het nummer. Tijd voor de volgende titel!!! Maar eerlijk? Ik vibe het best wel, dat is het domme er aan. Ik weet dat het dom is, k hoor dat het dom is, maar toch vind ik het wel geinig ofzo? Behalve Cold Light, wat een pleuris herrie is dat. Bah. Latere nummers zijn wat minder SCHEURENDE GITARREN EN HERHAAL DE TITEL DE HELE TIJJDDDDD. Die zijn ook automatisch een flink stuk beter. Uiteindelijk is dit album gewoon niet heel erg vervelend. Ik heb flink slechtere gehoord en heb best een paar nummers waarvan ik denk 'Goh dat zou ik best nog wel eens willen horen' Vooral Maps, dat is echt wel een mooi nummer! FAVO: Pin, Maps

I love the vocals and the production. Songs are good. It's like Bikini Kill meets The White Stripes and it smells like American Spirit cigarettes.

A bit grungy/screamy for me . but cool overall

Short and sweet. Fast and loud Pretty decent Not as good as their other one on the list but good Easy 3

No to that voice!

Forgot how bluesy and noisy this is. Great album!

This album is extremely fun. The first half is a bit too repetitive for my taste, but the second is excellent. 6.5/10

Always wanted to be into this band more than I actually am but I’ve always just felt like there was something missing, which is a bit of shame. I think it’s the bass, or lack thereof, that leaves some of the songs sounding a little bit 2D - like treble-y, thrashy noise with no actual grit or body to it. Maps is a phenomenal piece of music though, but I just don’t feel like there’s enough on the rest of the album to keep me interested. Warrants it’s place on the list as I get the importance of the female band lead in a male dominated scene yada yada, and I love what Karen O has gone onto to do since but just don’t think this album warrants more than a 3, and that’s me being pretty generous. I’ll maybe come back and try again. 3/5 Standout tracks: Maps (obviously) Modern Romance

Oh hey it's the Head Will Roll band! What are you guys doing here? I did not expect them to rock out like this. Ok I liked Rich. Vocals are great, instrumentals are well mixed, not too loud even if still aggressive. Not as impressed with the second track. Ok so they're going for some punk too, that's nice. Judging by the track lengths for the next few songs I'd say they're going for that punk sound for a while. Tick is cool. Kinda didn't like Black Tongue. Pin was better but not that impressive. What were those lyrics on Cold Night about doing it to each other and being like a sister and a brother? What? Ignoring that, No No No is fine but, despite the performances, doesn't excite me at all. And it definitely overstays its welcome by about 3 minutes. Maps is the big hit of the album, one of the two big hits of the band. Did not expect that. I don't know how to feel about this one. Not at all what I thought it was going to be, but the surprise isn't all that positive in this case. Not in love with Y Control either. Modern Romance I actually kinda like. It's a nice unexpected shift from everything else. Yey! But a sad yey. Poor Song is another interesting case. They sabed the slower, sadder songs for the end. I may like this more than some other cuts. It stands out in the midst of all these punk ragers. Yeah, it's nice. Overall, I was not too impressed with this one. I've heard better punk albums, better rock albums, better indie albums. Nothing in here blew me away. Maybe I should give Maps another shot. But yeah, not that impressed. I am undecided on the rating, as 2 seems too low, since I don't find the album to be bad, and 3 seems too high, especially considering what other albums I've given a 3 to. Oh well, I'll think about it some more.

Maps is one of the greatest love songs written of all time.

Fine. Do I need 2 Yeah Yeah Yeahs albums in this list? No. I don't dislike it, but it's not filling me with anything.

Ne mogu odlučiti da li mi više zvuče kao gora imitacija svih bendova koji su tad harali ili bolja varijanta pregrupe zbog koje bih umalo napustila neki koncert (zna se koji). Stoji da nisu nepodnošljivi.

Pretty slick. I'm surprised they got as big as they did. In the aughts the indie thing was huge and this fits the bill.

Ei itselle mitään tällä albumilla. Soundi myös voihkeineen ei ole kyllä ominta juttua.

Points for having a song called no no no, even though it sucks.

5 out of 10

6/10

Ничего необычного. Обычный рок с элементами панка.

Top-notch band. Love them!

22 years since I bought this CD on release day, I'm still not sure if I'm scared or horny

Decent album, I liked It's Blitz! from them more. Not surprised this is a debut. Maps is catchy. I feel like if they didn't get better after this then this wouldn't be on the list but it's alright.

Not much here. Oh I know Maps, it's a good song. I kind of like the first half of the last track. As an album it doesn't really do anything to stand out.

Great band great album

Another solid album, though it falls short of being truly great. I really enjoy the vocals, but I wish there were more tracks with edge. This album sounds produced more for commercial viability than artistic substance.

Karen O has a great voice and a string band to back her. Really good record that stands repeated listening.

Been a while since i've listened to this. Better then I remember it being. Karen O was really cooking on this.

This was good, I liked it a lot. If I had listened to it more around the time it came out, I might've even rated it higher.

Very early 2000s but it has aged well. Maps and rich are corkers

Favorite of all time. FOAT

Meh

Some stinky guitar tones on this one, overall pretty solid

Some bangers on this album, pretty close to 5 stars, just missing that it-factor

it had some good and fun tunes. nothing extraordinary or super flashing moments. pretty solid (2.5/5.0)

Fast paced fun. Y control best song

7/10

Pretty average 00s rock.

There were some decent moments but this is not my thing and overall, I did not enjoy it and wouldn't listen to this again.

Not my type but not bad either.

Seminal indie sleaze. Loved this shit when I was 20. Preferred some other bands of the genre, but respect this release. Maps is an all-timer. 3.5/5

point5.

The songs do sound a bit samey, but all in all I like them

Electric and fierce, one of the finest rock albums ever written and a personal favorite of mine. 10/10 Best Tracks: "Rich" "Date with the Night" "Man" "Tick" "Black Tongue" "Pin" "Cold Light" "No No No" "Maps" "Y Control" "Modern Romance" "Poor Song"

Great vocals but besides one or two tracks (Maps in particular) I found nothing notable or interesting about this album.

The only song I know and like is Maps. Most of the album is heavy for my liking. If I had an angry side of my personality, I would listen to this. Maybe.

The sound checks a lot of boxes for me, I love the energy and would describe it as “garage pop.” However, I did grow weary of the subject matter. I would describe that as “aggressive sensuality,” and while that might sound awesome to some… I wasn’t that interested in being told about the fever, or being a bystander to the toxicity. I very much enjoyed the YYY’s other album on this list, 2009’s “It’s Blitz.” I think by that time their sound and subject matter had both expanded. I’ll return to that one again.

This one hurts. It sounded great at the outset, and I really liked their next album. This album suffers from not really having much good to say. As a result, the latter part of the album kind of feels like they are a one trick pony, where the trick isn't so compelling. I think they got some things figured out by 2009, but I just couldn't keep up my interest in this one.

++: Date with the Night, Black Tongue +: Rich, Man, Tick, Maps, Y Control, Modern Romance +-: Pin, Cold Light, No No No 6,0/10

indie femvoice Date with the night

This album is a bit of a ride- it's different at the back than it is at the front. I'm not surprised that Maps became the wider known hit because it's the song that is the most radio ready and least thorny. My personal preference is the lighter, singer-songwritery side of the album. I'm glad to have said I finally listened to this entire album though I'm not sure I'll be spinning anything but Maps on the regular.

Didn’t really like “Rich” through “No No No”. “Pin” isn’t so bad. “Maps” is great. I liked “Y Control” through “Poor Song”. 3.5 Stars

💥

Kills-much?

Yeah, this one didn’t do it for me. Maps stood out as the one I’d listen to again. Got a wee Chrissie Hynde to some of the vocals, esp on that one. Next!

The band was one of the better children born out of the original grunge movement of the late 80s to mid 90s. Major punk influences with the lofi artsy flair. "Date with the Night" is a very representative cut from the album. Karen O has a great no-Fs-given style where she belts in the loud screams when needed but lures in the listener with her quieter vocals. "Maps" is the song people would remember but it is far too subdued to represent who the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are on this album.

One stunning song (Maps) and two great songs (Pin and Date With The Night) does not a great album make

I prefer the other Yeah Yeah Yeahs album I listened to. But there’s are two or three standouts on this album that I really enjoyed. The others are pretty forgettable. 3/5

Damn these guys were cool. Art school weirdos turned into New York rock legends. Karen O claimed to have been extremely awkward in her youth and retains much of that image though transformed into a sexually powered rock star. Supposedly they were just making it up as they went along. You'd never know it from this perfectly crafted debut album, though they had some good help and influence from the revived New York music scene of the early 2000s. "Fever to Tell" packs just as much of a punch today as when it was first released.

This was fine. A couple very good songs and the rest good.

Some fun bops on here. Gritty but melodic.

NO NO NO.

Well... it's better than most of what Ive heard that'a labeled "indie" from the 2000s. Lyrically (when I paid attention to them) this seems to completely lack any substance at all, but maybe I just don't "get it". Musically, this is pretty low-tier garage/grunge style rock, lacking any real hook. All-in-all this sounded like people specifically trying to create "safe punk" to me. What's the fucking point?

6/10…dance punk / indie rock

Why this screaming?

Cccccccc lllllllllll aaaaaaaa ssssss sssss iiiiiii cccccc.

To me this would sound so much better if they had a bass player and a different singer. I'm not a fan.

Pretty decent. Would give 3.5 but 4 is too high so it gets a 3. Gonna listen to again and see what changes.....and i was wrong. like it more than i realized. 4