Reviews (page 6 of 8)
What way to start a week!
Some of these are a a little too earnest ("Androgynous"), some are downright juvenile ("Gary's Got a Boner"). Altogether a kind of amusing mix, but nothing exceptional
cool
2.5
Virkelig bizart valg at smide et tydeligt KISS-cover ind i midten af det her punkagtige album?? Synes egentlig der var nogle jams på, helt udmærket album, men havde forventet en lidt mere unik lyd tror jeg. Synes jeg har hørt det her album før
De bedste numre er vildt gode. Ikke super konsistent dog
Uventet post-punk / Tidlig grunge?
Yeah well, heard worse. It wasn't bad for what it was. I was quite surprised by the KISS cover, and they didn't make too much of a mess of it. Not enamoured of the vocals. Now this is going to sound contradictory, a quite liked 'Unsatisfied. It sounded like a Springsteen cover, so much so that I had to Google it to see if it was. Especially as it followed 'Black Diamond'. A solid mid to high 2 seems fair for this.
Never heard of them but thought it was pretty good. A few tracks I’d skip if listened to it again. But I probably won’t, as it doesn’t offer anything new or exciting to add to my existing guitar based indie rock preference! A low 3.
It is ok for what it is, which is the beginnings of punk-pop. Not listened to them since he late 80's. There must be a reason. 2
Solid punk rock album. It has a good raw sound. I'm not much of a punk rocker, but I went through phase when I was younger. I would have loved this then and can see the appeal. 3.5/5
Very cool album. My first thoughts were, "I've heard this done innumerable times over the years". But, all of those albums were after this record come out. Although I feel that this record has not stood the test of time quite as well as some of its contemporaries, the influence is clear and I will be revisiting this album for sure!
This felt like a punk rock Beatles. I could swear that I knew the replacements but I am hard-pressed recognize a single one of their songs. The vocals range from very poppy to incredibly aggressive. Was worth the listen.
This album falls into the British post-punk era. In the modern day this could still be an Indie-classic. Key songs for me are Sixteen Blue and Answering Machine which has a Van Halen meets Clash flare. I listened to this bop a few times.
This was pretty good. I need to listen again to truly evaluate.
not much to say except that this wasn't really for me... didn't like the vocals or the instrumentation all that much. made me feel like I needed to take a shower.
i really loved this album. i knew androgynous and the original of 20th century boy going into this but nothing else on this album. alex chilton and kids don't follow are classic tracks i love from other replacements albums, so i figured i'd like these too. favorites: only gary's got a boner and the outtakes failed to impress. what a great record.
Good, not great.
At first I was hating this and planning to give it 1 star for "actively bad". But it grew on me over the course of the album. Still wouldn't listen to it a second time as it's a bit noisy and screamy for my tastes
Meh, nothing bad, but nothing memorable or note worthy, either. This strikes me an another album that may have been included on the list less because of the music and more because of something it shifted in the industry. Or, you know, it's an awesome album for a lot of people and it just isn't my taste.
Had I been a teen rather than an infant in the mid-80's I probably would have really enjoyed The Replacements. I can't say I love it 40 years later, but it's not bad.
Magnificent. 4.5 star
Great album. This is an album I own and have listened to several times. Some of the punkier and "dumb" tracks like "Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out" and "Gary's Got a Boner" are a little lacking, but this album also has bonafide great sentimental songs like "I Will Dare," "Androgynous," and "Unsatisfied." ****
Vocalist reminded me of Kurt from Nirvana, some of the music seemed to draw from them a bit. Melodramatic but hard. 3.0
I like this I like it a lot Androgynous is such a good song, great song, fantastic . Unsatisfied is a standout. I like the whole thing. its a very very decent album solid 4
Quite an uneventful rock album
Unknown. Let’s go! 2 stars. I get why this this is impactful, but is it good? Song 1. Unremarkable rockabilly. Strange stereo imaging. Narrow Nice twidly solo 2 there’s the punk. I get how this is post punk. 3 drum beat I’ve always skipped 4 oh that beat again. Glad they moved on. And it’s back 5 androgynous lol 6 rock and or roll 7 yeah unsatisfied 8 instrumental? Yeah do that, that’s better. Wide echo on production, still narrow soundstage. It’s odd. Oh they’re singing. Still a decent song 9 punk meh 10 melodic it’s not bad so far 11 last song. Not bad intro. The lyrics overall are meh
A coming-of-age album that doesn't take itself too seriously at times. I'm a little more familiar with The Replacements later work, so it's interesting to hear their early punk sound transition into the post-punk/alt rock sound that I'm familiar with. That transition seems to happen in real time, almost as if it's maturing along the way like this album's subject matter.
One of the more interesting albums I've ever heard. I didn't like it and wouldn't really want to listen again but I thought it was inventive musically and lyrically. Definitely belongs on this list, but there weren't a lot of non-covers on here that I'd want to listen to again.
3,5 flott kraftpopp. aðra umferð.
Sure I heard this lot at my local pub the other Saturday but then realised that the pub band were miles better. Heard this stuff a 1001 times before and I’m bored of it. Good name for an album though but this record does not speak words of wisdom so let it be. 1/5 2/5/24
Classic. Such a change from Hootenanny. Full of great melodies, teenage angst, and different styles. Loved every somg.
Potential but a bit tinny
Enjoyable. The remastered person had too many extra songs tho. Made the album too long.
Quite average spiky punk. Not a single tune stands out.
Un popurrí curioso de rock-indie-punk... Me ha gustado. Un 4.
Un 4, pero por las canciones añadidas en la versión Deluxe.
Too cool for me.
War ganz cool aber nix besonderes
Well this is easy, The Replacements have been one of my most listened to bands over the last couple years, this album especially. They're so versatile, from punk ragers, to sweet piano ballads, to indie rock bangers, they can do anything. Could name every song as a favourite, but i'll just mention that 'Androdgynous' is beautiful, 'Answering Machine' is a gut-punching way to end the album, and 'Unsatisfied' is one of the most passionate rock songs i've ever heard, in the vocals specifically. Absolute alt/indie classic.
Look me in the eye Then, tell me that I'm satisfied Was you satisfied? Look me in the eye Then, tell me that I'm satisfied Hey, are you satisfied? And it goes so slowly on Everything I've ever wanted Tell me what's wrong This is a pretty good album. Its very down to earth and genuine, and doesn't wear out its welcome. 4/5
This album is super annoying to me. As someone who listens to alternative, I thought I would like it more, but I don't. 2/5
It's fine. Another one for the first column but not one i'll be going back to
Es difícil que en este listado uno haya escuchado todo lo que ofrece el libro, por lo que hoy toca banda desconocida, a un día de una movilización nacional en Argentina que las semanas dirán qué tan histórica fue, cómo marcó agenda y qué tanto preocupó a los gobernantes de turno. ¿El país comienza lentamente a desperezarse al son de estos sonidos punkie-bailables e introspectivos?
It has a lot of ingredients that I often like. Post-punky, crunchy and rocky. But beyond a couple of songs, the vocals really grated on me and the chaotic arrangements just don't land often enough. I don't really see myself wanting to come back to it.
Great album
💖 gary’s got a boner 🗣️ 7️⃣
Favorite track: Androgynous
Sounds cool, not forced, effortless. I hear some Nirvana in it (‘Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out’). I should rather say hear some of them in Nirvanas music. I like the attitude. Great riffs, nice piano in ‘Androgynous’. Good balance of energy levels and noisy vs. melodic passages. At the end of a phrase they often land on strange, disharmonic notes/chords (as in ‘Seen Your Video’). I hear some of Radioheads ‘Creep’ in 'Sixteen Blue'. Also, they are giving me a bit of the Kooks vibes. They either have been part of a larger movement or were influential for a generation of artists.
I had never heard this album before and enjoyed it. The wife didn't run away screaming either.
Nothing grabbed me
I liked this one ok, some catchy riffs on I Will Dare and Unsatisfied.
I listened to this but it didn't leave much impression on me. It sounded like a local band from Portsmouth. It sounded like it should be on the soundtrack of Pretty in Pink or Sixteen Candles or some other John Hughes film. It didn't seem like it had any great tunes. I listened to their top five tracks on Spotify too and had no reaction. I dunno. I suppose if I were young at the time I could have been into it? I think this is basically saying "I guess you had to be there?" which is a variation of "The Whigfield Effect" but for things which aren't as demonstrably crap.
Didn’t really stand out for me….
This album really helped me define the line where punk goes from good to not good for me. I enjoyed probably 50% and disliked the other 50%.
Ok
what? this album is too good to be on this list??? im ill :((
I'd only ever heard of "The Replacements", it's good to now know some of their music. So much music that came after these guys sounds like these guys.
I was really disappointed with this. Was aware of the name Paul Westerberg back in the day but never listened before. Underwhelming
Never heard about them - cool stuff
I was already being actively sold on this album as soon as I put it on, annoyed that I had somehow avoided it in my youth despite it being an obvious and known influence on the Midwest emo and 2000s pop-punk bands I loved at 17. Then "Androgynous" came on, and my nonbinary transfemme ass just started sobbing. Shout out to these drunk punks for being allies in 1984 😭💛🤍💜🖤😭 And shout out to them for being the first hardcore band to break the mold in a way that's actually cool while still making a killer hardcore record!! I'd ask "where has this been all my life," but I'm just ecstatic it's in my life now. Brand new favorite album, will be playing it into the ground for years to come.
Puede un disco llamarse Let it be y ser recordado sin que aparezca la inevitable sombra del clásico de los Beatles? Qué puede ofrecer un disco para destacar entre los debuts de The Smiths, Dead Can Dance, Run-DMC, Nick Cave, LLoyd Cole and the Commotions, The Style Council y clásicos instantáneos como Purple Rain, Ocean Rain, Born in USA, 1984, Recknoning, Learning to Crawl, Ride the Lightning, Like a Virgin, Zen Arcade, Knife, Diamond Life... o Deseo Carnal y Make it Big? Qué puede contener una obra en la que no está su mejor canción ("Can't Hardly Wait") y sin embargo ser de largo lo que mejor que han publicado? Pues todo esto y por supuesto mucho más dentro de un disco electrizante con I Will Dare, Androgynous, Answering Machine y sobre todo Unsatisfied como joyas además de una estupenda versión del Black Diamond de los Kiss.
Thoughts before listening: I really enjoy the Replacements, and this widely considered one of their best albums. That being said, I don't believe I have heard this album as a whole. I certainly will recognize some songs, but Tim is the only Replacements albums that I own. Review: Yeah, this is good, but it's not my favorite from the band (Tim or Pleased to Meet Me are better). I love the Replacements' sloppily played and punk inspired rock n roll, and this album has that in spades even if they have better songs on other albums. My favorites here are "I Will Dare" and "Unsatisfied" both of which are classics of 80s post-punk indie rock. I also really like "We're Coming Out", "Sixteen Blue", and their Kiss cover "Black Diamond". 4-stars because assuming Tim is on this list it's getting the top rating.
I really really really like the song Unsatisfied. I like a lot the album but not as much as I wish I did.
Makes you really feel like an angsty punk. 5/10
Eh
Pretty good 3.5
Loud just for the sake of being loud
Absolutely love this album. A little punky in the best ways and just filled with earworms. I'll never tire of this album or The 'Mats in general. I don't think Tim made the list but it should have as well.
One star so I can press the vote button.
There's absolutely nothing on here to recommend. No good songs, no riffs, no musicianship, no good lyrics. Just no.
Quite the surprise. Had to define because it seems to switch genres repeatedly, but solid songs all the way through. Truly an unexpected gem.
Track 3 was amazing. Very punky vibes. Overall really enjoyed this album and ended up listening to it a few times. Shocked I'd not heard of them before
Have a lot of respect for PW and the band. I found it a song-by-song experience. Loved some tracks, but not a fan of others.
I had never heard this one. I liked it much more than expected. Some really good stuff here.
C+ I Will Dare 3 Favorite Thing 3 We're Comin' Out 3 Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out 3 Androgynous 3 Black Diamond 3 Unsatisfied 3 Seen Your Video 3 Gary's Got A Boner 2 Sixteen Blue 3 Answering Machine 3 I dated a girl who recommended this album to me. I never understood why.
I’ve listened to this album before and enjoyed it, but listening to it in this time in this context, it really hit me like a sack of bricks. In a good way. The Replacements really had all the ingredients, didn’t they? Too bad.
Amateurs. Some great high points, but also so many bad notes, bad timings, and pitchy harmonies. It’s a fun record all in all. Westerberg is a memorable vocalist, very good at conveying a catchy emotional sentiment.
\"Let It Be\" by The Replacements is a raw and heartfelt album that captures the essence of 1980s alternative rock. Released in 1984, this album showcases the band's unique blend of punk rock energy and melodic songwriting. Tracks like \"I Will Dare,\" \"Favorite Thing,\" and \"Androgynous\" highlight the band's ability to mix gritty guitars with catchy melodies, creating a sound that is both edgy and accessible. The album's production, helmed by Steve Fisk and Paul Westerberg, gives it a raw and unpolished feel that adds to its charm. Lyrically, \"Let It Be\" explores themes of disillusionment, longing, and rebellion, reflecting the angst of youth in the 1980s. The album's title track, a cover of The Beatles' classic, is a standout moment that showcases the band's ability to put their own spin on a timeless song. Overall, \"Let It Be\" is a classic album that has stood the test of time. It's a must-listen for fans of alternative rock and earns a solid 3/5 rating for its raw energy and memorable songs.
What I dream I might have sounded like if I chose the path of music, if I had the talent and the drive. No idea, as this was not the path chosen, and after so many years removed the dream is fuzzy at best. But I enjoy this albums hints of maturity from an age and time where, today, maturity was blind to the future.
cool stuff but why does gary have boner?
This process has unveiled a love of post punk that I didn't know I had. Really enjoyed the spectrum of pinky noise through to some genuinely catchy tunes.
Best Song: We're Coming Out. That good, tight punk energy. Worst Song: Androgynous. This feels like a first draft of a better song. Well-intentioned but cheesy. Overall: Juvenile, but in a fun way. A sort of silly, punkish rock that doesn't seem to take itself too seriously. Still, a boisterous first half gave way to a comparatively slow and dull second half.
I love the genre but I never got into The Replacements for some reason.
Smells like Nirvana spirit
awwsome!! always loved them!!
Solid
Never heard of this band before...don't plan to revisit them in the future. This was just...so...basic. I got bored. 2/5
quintessential post-punk listen. This album finally has gotten it's due.
Not the Beatles. Came in expecting some shitty knockoff, it was actually unique a type of rock I’m so used to but done in a way that made it seem fresh. Im giving this a 4 just because androgynous made my playlist in reality it’s a 3.6/5
You can hear the influence it has had but songs do t quite hit the mark. Pretty forgettable, sadly.
Like this. punk and plaintive
Cool, liked it.
Sort of punk rock, not for me
Didn’t like the first piesves afterwards a bit better but not my style.
Enjoyable punk bops. Featuring top hits like 'Gary's got a goner'
Turned out not to be a cover of the Beatles' album.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I was going to. Some good songs here!
I immediately got into what this band was putting down on this album. The thrill didn’t really last all the way through though, but it managed to stay above the “just okay” line.
Liked it better the second time through. Got it past meh but not all the way up the like meter.
This is one of the groups that I figured was missing from my listening experience that this project would expose me to, and here we are. I’m still not sure I have a solid handle on post-punk, but when I saw these guys described as such I wasn’t so sure I would like this album. Well it lives up to the hype for me, because I loved it! The titles of a couple of songs gave me pause… “Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out”, “Gary’s Got a Boner”… they were great! And they do a nice cover of Kiss’ Black Diamond. These guys are talented and a lot of fun. I especially loved the harder turn it took about halfway through. Terrific!
I liked the vibe of this album
So was "Gary Has A Boner" about themes of teenage rebellion, social alienation, and the struggles of adolescence? Or was it in fact just about Gary's boner?
Raw, I will Dare and Unsatisfied rocked!
A little post punk / pre hardcore mixed with sentimental sap. I love it. I’ve always like everything I’ve ever heard from Westerberg but I never go search for more of his music. I don’t know why. This is a really good album.
Ooh I’m excited for this one. I know a few songs by the replacements, including favorite thing, so I know I like them. I hope this albums lives up. I will dare is really good. Very catchy chorus. I’ll probably be playing that chorus in my head for a few days. Favorite thing is really good. I already knew this song, and I already knew I like it a lot. We’re coming out is also really good. It’s kinda cool how the whole attitude of the song changes partway for a second. Tommy gets his tonsil out is also great. The rip rip part is really fun. Androgynous is really cool. The choice to use piano instead the loud guitars used so far was a good choice for the song topic. Also, that “love each other so, androgynous” is gonna be stuck in my head for a looong time. Black diamond has really good guitar riffs. Great song. Unsastisfied is also amazing. So far there hasn’t been a bad song on this album, which is crazy. The vocals on this song are great. The instrumental at the beginning of seen your video was so good I assumed the whole song would be instrumental. I usually don’t love instrumental songs, but that instrumental part was REALLY good. And the vocals at the end are super good as well, which is unsurprising at this point. Gary’s got a boner has awesome guitars. The solos after the choruses are so incredibly good. Sixteen blue has great lyrics. Captures the confusions of being a teenager very well. Answering machine is also great. It’s really sad but in a weird way, which is exactly the kind of sad I like in music. 20th century boy is the first song which wasn’t included in the original albums. It’s good. Not much to say. One of the weaker songs. Perfectly lethal is great. After the previous song, I was worried the rest of the album would be disappoint, but this song is on par with the main album. Temptation eyes has a really good chorus. Not as good as that one line in androgynous, but close. Answering machine - solo home demo is interesting. Answering machine was probably one of my favorites, and the crappy microphone used in this version helps set the mood the album was going for. However, it’s one person. Meaning there are no drums. I’m not crazy about drums, but nobody can deny they are very important. However, the song is still really good, and I like the bad microphone, so it’s still amazing. Maybe a little bit worse than the original. Heartbeat is a lovebeat has such a catchy chorus. This one will be stuck in my head along side many others from this album. This version of sixteen blue is pretty much the same level of quality in my opinion. Which is good. Overall: wow, another album I really like. I was excited for this album and it exceeded my expectations. It’s so so so good.
Honestly boring
Sometimes jangly, sometimes spiky.
Not really my thing.
Songs were ok, just not rememberable. My favorites were Black Diamond (Kiss cover) and Unsatisfied and Sixteen Blue.
I give them +1 for trying to transition from Punk Rock to Rock, but it missed the mark for me. Found myself hitting the skip button too many times to give it a higher rating. Fav songs: Black Diamond, Sixteen Blue Song that took 3 min to go nowhere and then became just annoying: Answering Machine.
Loved it.
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I Will Dare - 7.5/10 Favourite Thing - 7.5/10 We’re Coming Out - 7.5/10 Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out - 7.5/10 Androgynous - 8/10 Black Diamond - 7.5/10 Unsatisfied - 7.5/10 Seen Your Video - 7.5/10 Gary’s Got a Boner - 8/10 Sixteen Blue - 7.5/10 Answering Machine - 7/10 TOTAL - 83/110
The movie was better
“Love each other so…. Androgynous” is stuck in my head
Raw delivered competently.
something i can see myself going back to, but for sure this is best in the background i think. good but not amazing.
The lyrics are entertaining. However, I’m not a fan of the electric guitar sounds.
A descent rock album.
Not my style
This is an album I have but don't think I've ever listened to it. From the jump they're giving decent rock vibes. They have a song called 'Androgynous' that is incredibly progressive even by today's standards, that's pretty awesome. The rest of the album is decent. 3/5
Taas tätä samaa post punk new wave mitä lie mikä kuullostaa aina samalta. Ei oikein maistunut
I like their sound and energy. I thought they lost it a bit in the middle of the album though. Quite a raw singing style. Not always my thing. Interesting choice to have the drums kick in so late in Answering Machine.
As a Minnesotan I kinda feel like I should already know this band but this is the first time I've ever listened to them. I like their energy and I enjoyed this album overall. 3.5/5
Solid grunge punk band
mostly fun rocking album.
Like your drunken mates have managed to scrape enough money together to record an album veering from punk rock medical procedures, embarrassing boners, gender studies and the relationship between technology and loneliness. Great songs, great melodies and even though it's from the 80's, the feelings deisplayed here haven't aged at all. Plus bonus points for naming it the same as a Beatles' album. Best Tracks: I Will Dare; Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out; Answering Machine
Loved the first half of this album. What a forward thinking band with Androgyny and Alt rock was born. Wish I heard this as a kid.
Maybe the most consistent Replacements album I've heard so far. Excellent in its rawness and emotion, blending nicely into more experimental territory. It's also fun but not overly goofy and still serious enough to leave a lasting impression. The inclusion of the KISS cover is interesting but it works and makes sense. I would call this another landmark album for 90s emotional hardcore.
really fucking great! 8.9/10
Very punky but some bangers Favorite is I will dare
At first I was gearing up to bitch slap this album in my review for being another boring 80s post punk album but it really beat the hostile expectations by mixing the best parts of 80s and even 90s pop rock. Even though I didn’t really love any of the songs except androgynous I heard some Billy Joel and some offspring type sounds at various points which is enough from giving it the same fate as the minutemen album.
אחלה אלבום יש יותר טובים
not too bad!
Pretty good. Good variety. "Androgynous" was a standout track
This was a fun album. I hadn’t made it to The Replacements yet in my punk/post-punk exploration, and it was interesting to hear their take on it. I like that they have a mix of sounds and styles, from the farcical poppy punk of the Ramones and quirkiness of The Damned to the hardcore punk of Rancid to the 60s-pop-inspired sound of the Buzzcocks and The Cure to baroque pop/cabaret of the Dresden Dolls. Similarly, their lyrics range from crude and brash to sincere and introspective. The punk attitude is all over the album, but rather than angry in-your-face political screeds, the lyrics deal with the internal turmoil of trying to figure out where you belong in the world as a teenager and obliquely railing against the cold indifference of everything. I could’ve done without a couple of the more farcical songs, but even those had their charm. I can see why this album is so highly regarded and will likely keep it in regular rotation.
I didn't get the hype, just okay to me.
I think this album and Tim are the among the very purest rock and roll ever made. No pretense lyrically, musically, or sonically. Just urgent honesty.
It’s like new wave instrumentation with punk vocal. A bit sun-standard Clash or Police. Not for me. By “answering machine” (the last track) I just wanted to delete all messages.
This album is all over the place. Shouty punk 10 years too late.
This was a new one one me, didn't recognise the band. Album was alright, bit cringey in places. Third studio album and it still meant nothing to me.
One of the best albums of the 1980s. Westerburg’s voice is iconic. Seems like a soundtrack to a specific time period.
Fine
3.5 It feels like this album so perfectly embodies youth: from the album art, to the angsty singing, to the discordant sound, to the frustrated and progressive lyrics. I’ve been in a particularly bad mood, but I found this album soothed it. Frankly, it was unpleasant to listen to, but I enjoyed it. My personal enjoyment of the album was probably a four, and for its cohesion I would also give it a 4, but it was very short and didn’t feel like it necessarily went anywhere (which I simultaneously appreciated and missed). I would definitely listen to it again, but I think I’d have to be in a specific mood, and the repetition would get to me and put me in a worse mood. It’s not going to be my favorite album, and it’s not a perfect album, but I think its downfalls make it fall a little hard, which is why I don’t think it’s quite a 4, but certainly higher than a 3.
Gear: Hifiman Arya Mix: ehrlich. okay. Musik: ehrlich. okay. Wertung: 2/5
Liked the album, thought some of the songs lacked a bit. 3/5 Might listen again
This album starts being a bi of a late punk record where one's a bit inclined to stop the listen. But the 2nd half is really great, tarting with the little ballad 'Androgynous' which doesn't seem to much of a thing these days but was something in the 1980s. So, yeah, a 'Just okay' first half and a great 2nd half.
More frantic than Tim, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. I appreciate the Replacements more as I've gotten older
Nice production, some cool tunes here. Not massively up my street, but can appreciate it. Favourite tracks: I Will Dare, Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out, Androgynous.
This one was a pleasant surprise. I’ve heard of this band, but never gave them a listen. Very solid alternative/punk/post punk. I wish I found this record when I was like 17.
Please stop giving me shitty English rock bands. Please.
Not bad! Honestly the first punk album I’ve enjoyed the whole way through. It’s just not my genre, but this seems prescient and I can hear how influential they must’ve been.
Great beginning, lost me a bit at the end of the album, a few different styles all in one album. Fun nonetheless
I was surprised by this one. Really impressive, if just slightly unpolished. They have a knack for bringing the melody back into the music while also deviating into the punk world for a bit. A solid mix of aggression, blues, and even some complex social battles. The power chords and raspy singing creates a lovely mix. Similar to J Roddy Walston stuff!
A classic sounding post punk album. It's screaming and hoarse vocals perfectly match the ambiance and chaos they create. It's a timeless sound that could be dropped today in blend right in with only a few moments showing its age. While it doesnt break the mold but it does what it does very well. " Unsatisfied" is one of the highlights of the albums showing the slower more melodic pain stuff while "We're Coming Out" showcases the instrumental talents of the band. Plus Minnesota!
Ahh another random punk rock album
Not sure why this album is on for 1001 albums to hear. There's absolutely nothing notable about these guys, you can go into town any weekend and there'll be a group of misfits playing in some pub somewhere of the same calibre as these guys. So they stole a few rifts from early Jam and Undertones tracks, and wrapped some variations around it... but none of it was stand out or memorable.
Immediate impression: Not sure if I like this? But then I started to hear it roaming out of punk, into garage alternative rock, into metal. I can hear Nirvana? Then a touching love song that questions gender. Then puerile adolescent rock. All laced with punk ethos that feels slapped together. It just finished and I need to go put it on again. This will be my first 5 given to a formerly unknown album. I will absolutely be listening to this for years to come.
Prophetic. Rowdy. Sloppy. Bubblegum. Life.
I've listened to this album before. I should listen to it more often.
Wow, this is total garbage. How did this ever make it on the best-of list of anyone? It's bad punk rock but without the speed and energy. Not that those would make it good, mind you. But the only thing that's left are the other typical hallmarks of punk rock: bad singing, dumb lyrics, lack of instrumental skill (which the speed and energy typically try to cover up), absolute lack of songwriting skill, tacky teenage angst.
Discovered this in high school at some point, I love this one. Bangers from start to finish, one of my favorite post-punk/indie rock albums. I need to put it on more tbh, I had it on repeat a lot at one point but it's been a WHILE. Anyway, easy 5 for me.
Although this was at the point where the band was getting tired of playing punk songs, I found that most of the songs... were pretty much just punk songs. Yeah, there were a couple of songs that, like "Unsatisfied" and "Seen Your Video." But the rest didn't seem that far away from their punk roots. Some interesting ideas, though. And why "Black Diamond," of all of the Kiss songs they could have covered?
As a massive alternative and grunge rock fan, who until recent years knew little of where that sound came from, I was really looking forward to an entry from The Replacements. I've read a bit about them and listened to a few songs that come up as suggested plays when I'm done listening to related bands. But I saved listening to a full album until now. I hear their original punk influence on We're Coming Out (the sound) and Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out (the sound and the irreverent lyrics). And I hear their indie/alternative influence of contemporaneous bands on I Will Dare (think REM, which makes sense given Pete Buck appears on guitar) or Favorite Thing (think Husker Du) and of bands that came later on Unsatisfied (think Gaslight Anthem) or Seen Your Video (think The Doughboys). It is a good but not quite great album, and yet I still feel like it was everything I was hoping for - because it helps fill in a musical hole between the 70s and 90s rock I listened to in high school. 70s rock was classic rock and deservedly vintage (thus cool) while 90s rock was modern and heady (so of course cool). But 80s rock that got the most play seemed to be either hair metal or yacht rock and felt a bit goofy - fun (I love it, don't get me wrong), yet lacking depth. This album helps connect the dots so I liked it as much for that as I did its own rock qualities.
This album really grew on me the more I listened. To some extent, they sound like a lot of other bands, but they do it really well (and there were a lot of moments where Paul Westerberg reminded me of Kurt Cobain, who came later and claimed he never really listened to the Replacements). There were some moments that initially bugged me (e.g., noise at the end of We're Coming Out, scream-ish singing in Unsatisfied (kind of like when Kurt Cobain sings Pennyroyal Tea - but like most of the album, it started to grow on me, despite this), ridiculous lyrics in Gary's Got a Boner, annoying repeated "If you need help" in Answering Machine). But lots of good moments right from the offset and even the stuff I didn't like at first stopped bugging me on subsequent listens. I can definitely see revisiting this album and exploring more of their albums. Favorite tracks: I Will Dare, Favorite Thing, Black Diamond, Androgynous, Unsatisfied (even though I initially disliked it!), Sixteen Blue.
Buen disco de rock suave con alguna canción un tanto más subida de revoluciones. En ocasiones guitarrero. No me ha convencido mucho la voz del cantante
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Favorite things, We’re comin’ out, Tommy gets his tonsils out, Seen your video
5 if not for Gary has a boner existing
Listened Before? Yes Album Art: 4 / 5 (dig the contrast between the blue-filtered black and white and the red font. Captures the sense of an era) Listened to this one back in college as part of a huge music dump that Luke Wienecke dropped on me. Didn't really appreciate it at the time, but listening back I really love the post-punk vibes and the range of the band. I think their sound is best when polished the least; Androgynous and Unsatisfied being the two main standouts to me. The former being a tender stripped down and sloppy song and the latter being a vulnerable song with some sweet production work. At the same time, this album has other upbeat gems like Gary's Got a Boner, I Will Dare, and Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out. Gut feel and two listens puts this at a strong 4 for me. Some really great range on display here with an eclectic mix of processed post-punk and more stripped down and crusty songs. The song writing and compositions are what stands out to me. Added to Library? Yes Songs Added to Playlists: - Unsatisfied (Driving) - Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out (Skate Mix)
This was an interesting album for sure. It definitely feels like punk most of the time, but there was a good variety in the instruments and the composition of the songs. Even songs like Unsatisfied showed the vocal range of the singer. The latter half of the album started fading out as I was working, but there were riffs in every song or two that would catch my ear. This feels like a 3.5 that probably earned a re-listen.
That album had a little bit of everything. Started with some funk, followed by a couple of slightly metal songs, then a slow ballad Androgynous. The instrumental Seen your Video and then the blues song were probably my favorite part. This album was a very pleasant surprise I was afraid going in that it would just be another cookie cutter punk album from this list. But there were times that I was thinking it would be a 5. Answering Machine let me down as the last song which is going to bring this album down to a 4.
Not my most favorite of albums. Kinda left me Unsatisfied and totally didn’t give me a boner. I liked Seen Your Video mostly because no one sang. Although there were some moments I felt like I was listening to a Tony Hawk song. Meh
not for me
Gary’s boner
Yllätyin. Odotin samaa brittisoftrock -härpätystä, mutta tämä olikin enemmän punk-levy. Hauskoja sanoituksia, kepeitä kappaleita. Sopii tempon puolesta lenkille ja tarpeeksi höttöä, että pystyy keskittymään menemiseen.
I liked this, this is my jam. I need to listen to it again because I was distracted, but I liked what I heard. Probably more of a 3.5 from what I remember.
Solid early 80’s punk album. I’m familiar with The Replacements but hadn’t ever listened to an album too to bottom. It’s not my favorite style but it’s really interesting to listen to. Gary’s Got A Boner wins song title of the day. Answering Machine is a deeper song that you would assume. Will relisten again.
Some clever stuff here, surprised I hadn't heard it before.
I wish there was a 1/2 star to this rating system, so that I could give this a 3.5/5. I enjoyed the personal lyrics on some of these songs, like answering machine. Reminds me of some of the whiny, pop punk stuff I enjoy now but just 80s-afied.
I recall walking into a record store in the late '80s and asking "Who's this?" about the band the clerk was playing throughout the store. The answer was The Replacements, and I wound up buying "Pleased to Meet Me" before leaving. I went on to buy their next two albums as well (not as good). So I like The Replacements. They were one of the better alternative bands back when alternative was actually alternative. But they're second tier. And that's not bad. But it's not 5 star material, like this album. I actually prefer "Pleased to Meet Me", but this came first, establishing The Replacements change from their previous sound, so there's a small historical aspect to the rating, which would be true "Pleased to Meet Me" as well, but even so for this album. By today's standards, when there's 10,000 alt/indie bands on Spotify, The Replacements don't stand out as much, but at the time, there were a very nice alternative. 4 stars. (Probably more like 3.5 really.)
some fun, some too scathing
Loved this. Don't know why I havnt listened before.
Start to finish, Let It Be is my favourite Replacements album! The songs are strong and Paul Westerberg's growing confidence as a well-rounded songwriter is on full display. Though this album had no "hits" in the traditional sense, I Will Dare, Favorite Thing and Unsatisfied are some of the best Replacements songs that many people probably haven't heard. Even the lesser songs that probably have been heard from by other artists, Black Diamond, the Kiss cover (the only cover song the Mats put on record) and Androgynous, that was covered by the Crash Test Dummies are solid and the Replacements recorded superior versions. The Replacements was a band that changed how and why I listened to music and I've been a huge fan ever since I first heard their next album, Tim, their major label debut. Let It Be remains an essential record to anyone that hates "phony rock'n'roll" and feels unsatisfied with the music that was forced on us in the 80's. And yes, it's way better than that other Let It Be album!
This was a fun listen. Had some groovy pep to it, foot tapping jams. 4.5
4.5
Really liked Answering Machine - even though the lyrics seem toxic AF. Overall it reminded me of old Goo Goo Dolls.
7.5/10
For an album of this vein, I wasn't anticipating how honest and emotionally open and intelligent it was. Which is not to say that this kind of music can't be. Of course that's not the case. It just surprised me. And that was the goal for the band. They wanted to create something more sincere than their previous work, and I think they succeeded in doing so. And the best product of this choice would have to be the song Androgynous. Consisting solely of Paul singing while playing the piano, it focuses on the idea of gender identity and being comfortable in your own skin no matter what others say. For this time period, it feels very forward thinking, and was not what I ever thought I would see on here, but it's a beautiful song, and I love it. While I think the rest of the album is mostly on par in terms of songwriting, most songs are more traditional alternative power pop. Paul has the perfect amount of teen angst in his voice, and the rest of the band is very punk adjacent, with more aggression and energy in their playing to keep things moving. Rating: 7/10
Strong bops couple misses
1.5
Originally a punk band in the vein of the Ramones, Let It Be saw The Replacements incorporating new instruments (acoustic ones!) into their music along with some slower song structures (Unsatisfied, Sixteen Blue). The result is still raw and mostly very loud but really displays the heartfelt sentiment behind many of their tracks. It's technically competent (no small feat given the DIY feel of the record) but the impact goes beyond any particular drum fill or bass groove. It's been said that this band invented alternative rock and the similarities to a host of later groups are as plain as day. Paul Westerburg's singing has obvious influences on the grunge movement (Eddie Vedder especially) and the whole band deserves respect for their own contributions. Listen to this front to back and you'll hear just where a lot of song conventions came from. Seminal.
Solid 4 - Vibes were good, liked that there was some variety outside of the standard punk array.
Too hard. Yelling.
There are some real bangers on here. Found myself groovin even when the lyrics weren't quite hitting. Just a solid listen overall, and it did make me wanna hear more from The Replacements.
Nah. Lots of noise. No hits.
Nothing overly gripping but I enjoyed it
Didn't expect to like that as much as I did. A lot of those songs fucking rip
Very earnest in the feeling it wants to make. Loved the energy.
With classics such as "Gary's Got a Boner", it's hard to deny the impact that The Replacements had on the punk rock scene. However, while this album had some bops that I could bob to like "I Will Dare", overall I wasn't truly encapsulated by what was there, no matter how fun the overall album is.
That was pretty good and I can see how this was very impactful at the time. Takes influences from a lot of great stuff and probably influenced other great artists aswell.
i was about to make a joke involving the beatles and their let it be album, but hearing the first song i actually can tell some similarities between both bands, funny heh. its crazy how theres a lot of songs that as you expect of punk are pure musical riot and silly lyrics and then they drop a song like Androgynous, which talks about genders overall, in fucking 1984, thats so ahead of its time man, crazy. and very beautiful song too. no wonder its the most streamed one. overall its a punk record, not really my thing, but my feet never stopped counting the beat on this one, so great, thats all i want from an album like that. Seen Your Video absolute banger
Not a huge fan of punk music. The instrumental part of Seen Your Video was cool. Stand-out: Unsatisfied
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All it sounds like to me is the soundtrack to a forgotten 80's teen comedy. A few songs that stuck out were Androgynous (a song about two non-binary people in a relationship all the way back in 1984), Gary's Got a Boner, and Perfectly Lethal. A decent entry in post-punk coming-of-age type music. It has a pretty rough sound in some areas which is typical of the genre, but its not really my thing. Although, I can appreciate it for what it is.
This album is all over the place in terms of sound and style. Punk, acoustic, alt rock, the softer side of grunge, “Gary’s got a boner” and so on. There’s probably at least ONE song on here that you’ll like. And it’s Gary’s Got a Boner! For me, I liked Sixteen Blue, Androgynous, Unsatisfied and Answering Machine. What? Did you think I was going to say Gary’s Got a Boner? Grow up
Wasn't very punky. Not a huge fan
This feels like the missing link between punk and Pixies, just without any of the excitement of either.
Wowed by Androgynous. 4.5
I'm starting to sense a bias on this list toward punk bands. i might just go safety pin a RANCID patch on my jean jacket later.
Ganska bra, en stark trea
Good
Never really listened to the Replacements in an album format before. Always knew of their positions on lists for music or influence, etc. Now I get it. They hit in that special time overlap of punk / post-punk / new wave / pop where when it works, it works and when it doesn't, it flops. Let It Be works. 4/5.
A few songs stand out, but the rest kind of blend together. Not all that in my opinion. I definitely prefer 'Pleased to Meet Me'.
Did not like at all. Could not finish the album.
Punk rock seems to resonate the most with disenfranchised youth of that specific era, more than anything else. This record is fine, but I'm at most indifferent to the punk rock genre. The quality and creativity is there, I can hear it. But this style of music rarely ever scratches the itch for me. It was decent, but nothing groundbreaking.
Straightforward rock album with a few songs I know and like.
Eh. The album was 33 minutes long and even that felt like a chore. A couple of songs sounded familiar but that's because they were covers apparently. Not desire to relisten to it. Should not have listened to it in the first place.
this album's track listing is wild! the replacements' first two songs are sweet, which definitely cuts into the stereotype of what punk music is. what's more punk than that? but the replacements made sure to include songs like "tommy gets his tonsils out" and "gary's got a boner," which are definitely your typical punk of creating songs with titles and lyrics that make your elders stop in their tracks. but i will not forget that the replacements included cutesy, clever lines or they have a lyric of "you're my favorite thing, bar nothing". i see you, paul westerberg. what's most punk about this album is the song "androgynous". this album was released in 1984, and to have a song that blatantly talks about non-gender conformity is pretty great. the song is limited to only a piano, but the distorted vocals don't allow the lyrics to be as coherent as much as they would otherwise. still, the song's intention is clear: some people appear androgynous and they do what they want to do. "tomorrow, who's gonna fuss?" as in, mind your own business. this album is the only one of the replacements that i know; apparently they toned down their previous punk nature for let it be. i wouldn't necessarily characterize this album as straight punk. there's a bit of a peppy pop approach at times. yes, the new wave genre is absolutely here! and the instrumentals! the instrumental sections in "seen your video" and "unsatisfied" are particularly beautiful. punk can be characterized as songs played quick and fast without much fuss or intricacy. instrumental sections aren't unheard of in punk but are uncommon. the usage of these instrumentals is a breath of fresh air but also showcase the band's talents without the vocals interrupting. two of the more morose songs on the album, "sixteen blue" and "unsatisfied", provide balance to the more lively songs. i don't think it's an accident these are more rock based. the roaring, unrefined vocals allow these melancholy songs to hit deeply. the unpolished nature of "unsatisfied" (which the band freely admits to!) possibly makes this song more noteworthy than otherwise. but a song doesn't need to be tweaked to death in order to achieve greatness. again, that's punk!
I find the blatant rip-off of the "Let It Be" album title to be hilarious, and particularly appropriate for a punk-adjacent band; it's brash and it lacks all sense of decorum and reverence. There is a lot of diversity and styles on display in this album. For instance, as songs, "Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out" and "Androgynous" couldn't be further from each other. One is heavy hitting musically, the other is more like a piano cabaret ballad. The similarity that brings them together still is the fact that both still manage to be rebellious and outspoken; they carry that punk spirit, just in different ways. The Replacements are definitely nothing if not multi-faceted. They find several ways across this entire album to convey that punk spirit. It's diverse and it's clever. I liked this quite a bit! It definitely kept me interested and on my toes!
eclectic.. fun.. Blind channel type popular alternative sound.. but not blind channel type.. like.. easy to understand hard to forget.. easy to see past.. feeling; pretentious; as part of the overall feeling; the album as a whole; explodes with his single-mindedness.. with his unwillingness to understand.. that has become a habit for young people.. Fun to listen.. Something to have.. this album.. have it have the feelings of youth.. sotting album cover.. very good match..
It's a fun album, but to me nothing really pops out. 6/10
Just a really satisfying album to listen to. Still carries a bit of their punk rock days, but shows the evolution.
Raw and angsty. Quite messy, but the variety keeps it engaging and interesting. Tracks like I Will Dare, Androgynous and Unsatisfied definitely rise a step above the rest with a bit more of a poignant and honest message. Why am i not surprised that Ted Nugent's contribution is Gary's Got a Boner.
interesting 4*
This was ok.
Surprised I've never heard of these guys. Pleasantly surprised with the post-punk sound.
Unpolished, ragged at times but always very listenable and with a huge heart. Halfway between husker du and REM which is a pretty good place to be.
I've never heard of them but I like it. Feels like it a soundtrack to an early 90s teen movie. Stand out track - Unsatisfied
I'd dug this out earlier in the year after enjoying something else on this list that led me to The Replacements as something I might like. And I did. Hadn't heard it before that, but this is right up my street in lots of ways and I'll certainly listen to it again. It's even got a listenable version 20th Century Boy on the extended version I could download as well as some acoustic versions which are a nice change of pace. Yeah, this is pretty decent. Proper rock and roll band as well.
Heck yeah! Don't know how I live in MN and have never listened to the Replacements
Pretty good album with a couple of gems.
Reminds me of High School. I like Pleased to Meet me more, but there's a 33 1/3 about this one I should read. It might change my mind.
Nothing spectacular
Un 4, pero por las canciones añadidas en la versión Deluxe.
Ehhhh
soft punk. ok
Androgynous - unsatisfied are great tracks. Quite like the raw sound in a couple other tracks as well, imagine it would sound great live. 3.5
Putting the MID in mid-80s
I’ve always really enjoyed this album. Androgynous I had on repeat for months last year
What a bore
Nice bit of guitar driven soft rock. I'd listen again
I ALREADY RATED THIS YOU IDIOTS
Yes! Love this album and love this band. One of the greatest opening tracks of all time. After playing fast and loud for their first two albums, this came in like a cool breeze. Perfect album.
I had no prior expectations but walked away a fan. It is rare for me truly enjoy any music from the 80s but this album was great.
I really loved this. All of it was good but when they soften up a bit, man they are special. The vocals fit perfectly with the music. Great band.
Some of this I liked, some of this not so much. The style wavered so much it didn't really work as an album, for me. The loud rock stuff especially put me very much in mind of Nirvana - not a recommendation. Eighties teen angst college radio rock that didn't really speak to me. One extra start for Angrogyny, a fun little time capsule, but I can't see myself playing this again.
This sounds like a band, it sounds like a gang. I preferred the melodies compared to the more hardcore roots. It doesn't quite flow with the constant change in direction. It's the sound of a band not sure if they want to break through to stadiums or not. The songs stack up with enough oomph to carry them. Maybe the ambition wasn't there. An interesting mid 80's musical document.
Недопанк, перепопса
favourite songs are androgynous, black diamond, garys got a boner, answering machine
3,5 helt ait
Oh great, some more heavily-punk-informed rock from the 80s. This is nothing to hold my attention or that would make me want to listen it again. Not horrible, just bland. 2/5
What an amazing album...absolute classic. In the words of Eddie Argos of Art Brut...I found myself baffled in my early 30's wondering "how have I only just discovered the Replacements?" Clearly the highlight of an impressive catalogue, including some of my all time favs like "I Will Dare" and "Seen Your Video", this one could truly be considered "My Favorite Thing". 5/5
The vocals seem recessed within the canvas on the first track, “I Will Dare,” but the song structure was pleasantly poppy. The album lures you with ‘Dare’, then slaps you in the face with fast guitar and poorly recorded indynamic drumming punk style n “We’re coming Out”. Then the album slows back down and basically disappoints with poorly recorded screaming vocals on “Satisfied.” 1.9/5. Won’t relisten to this one.
I thought I would like this more than I did. With the exception of a few songs (Androgynous , Unsatisfied) , I never really got into the entire album, it passed me by more than it captured me.
The only Replacements album I'd listened to before today was Pleased to Meet Me, which I thought was pretty solid. However, I'd heard that Please to Meet Me was when their sound started to divert more from their punk rock sound, so I wasn't completely sure what Let It Be was going to sound like. Let It Be definitely has more of a punk sound that Pleased to Meet Me, but I feel like both albums have a very low-fi sound to them. I really love Paul Westerberg's vocals, and I think his voice is the perfect fit for The Replacements' DIY sound. The lyrics range from sophomoric humor to reflections of teenage angst and uncertainty, but no song feels out of place. I really enjoyed a lot of the guitar parts on this album too, and I loved that they ranged from punk thrashing to melodic. For a long time, my only exposure to eighties music was mostly top 40 pop and rock, but as I dive deeper into music that wasn't played on the radio constantly, I'm always so surprised to hear that there was music like this being recorded in the eighties, and it's always such a pleasant surprise to hear albums like this. Favorite song: "Unsatisfied." This had my favorite guitar playing on the album, and I loved the use of the lapsteel. The lyrics on "Unsatisfied" really resonated with me too; I had a tough home life as an adolescent, and I often find myself pondering the 'what-if's' of my life back then.
É normal, simplesmente. Eu tive que ouvir o começo duas vezes, e ainda assim não vi nada especial. Os vocais são todos muito iguais, e as músicas são muito iguais com exceção de algumas poucas músicas perdidas no meio do álbum. Em comparação com outros álbums que eu dei 5/10 esse seria um 4/10, mas como eu consegui ouvir até o final sem querer perder a audição eu vou dar 5/10.
Nothing really stood out
This was ok. Not my favourite; a couple a good songs, but overall forgettable.
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to find this album on the list. The Replacements are (perhaps) my favorite band, and this is (perhaps) my favorite of their albums. All of their work is great, but the trio of "middle" albums - Let It Be, Tim, and Pleased To Meet Me - are classic. This one is the most rough-around-the-edges of the three. They were still sort of raw punk rockers, but Paul Westerberg's songwriting was maturing by leaps and bounds, and it's the intersection of those two things that makes this album so great. The Replacements, and this album in particular, exemplify rock n' roll. 5 stars, of course.
Yes I like it ....trash
16th June 2023 Listened during the day while watching the ashes, doing bits of work and chilling. Stayed in and watched X men in the evening before Ebbs’ wedding over the weekend. It’s got a wit and a youthful exuberance to it which I enjoyed.
1984 doesn't inspire much confidence. We'll see. Ok absolutely the fuck not. Boo.
4.0
Excellent band. Not my personal favorite Replacements album.
Apparently I'm a fan of the Replacements now. Gonna dive into them deeper.
Vind het lastig om er iets over te zeggen, oudere rock, klinkt prima
Mmmmh punk
Uninspired
This sounds like a lot of other things, so I guess it must be influential. A nice mix of tempos and styles. The quieter, more introspective songs were my favourite. The vocal was much improved when the singer took his foot off the gas. Unfortunately the record is let down by a handful of weaker tracks, including the juvenile 'Gary's Got a Boner'. Rating: 2.5/5 Playlist track: Unsatisfied Date listened: 23/05/23
So so so close to a 5 for me. If this were me back when I rated my first 5, it would have been a 5. But not it is just a tiny bit under for me.
5/10. I'll let this album be if it lets me be.
I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting. 7/10
nice! some pretty cool songs with topics you don't hear a lot in older music
Ganska tråkigt och intetsägande.
yeah enjoyed this
Still trying to work out why it's on the list......
Yeah quite enjoyed this, hadn't heard of them so it was a nice surprise. Raw, punchy, great range of songs. Fav Track: We're Comin out
A ripping listen! Had never really come across them before but felt like I could hear how they influenced a lot that came after - there's especially some proto-pop punk Green Day stylings in there which were really fun. Thought the lyrics and somgwriting had nuance and punch, and the performances were raw enough to feel very genuine. A keeper. Fave track: Answering Machine
Love this album - a great collection of tracks in a style which is probably one I most find myself gravitating towards. A great range of sounds here, and the back and forth between the light jangly bops, the slower ballads, and the loud garage numbers make for a dynamic listen throughout that doesn't get tired or dull. The somewhat spent yet impassioned vocals are also a charm for me. There's a really effective way of depicting some of the joys and struggles of growing up without dipping into cliche - the whole essence of this album just seems like a considered but snarky reflection at rock and roll as it used to be projected in the decades before them (take either the borrowed Beatles album title or the punky spin on a KISS song). This record seems to be both youthful and quite grown up at the same time. Big fan of this one - an indie classic I'm completely here for. Four and a half. Fave track: Androgynous
I liked it.It was pinky yet had some very beautiful moments like the song androgynous.Good album
An 80s classic. Moments of greatness are balanced out by less intelligent ones: case in point being that ‘Androgynous’ and ‘Gary’s Got a Boner’ are both songs on this album. They also do a good Kiss cover, which is surprising because I hate Kiss.
yesss
idk first half was boring second half was pretty good ugh
El rock alternatiu dels 80 en el seu pinacle creatiu. I va haver uns quants artistes i discos que van estar a la seva alçada aquells anys, com Pixies o Hüsker Du, però molt pocs el van millorar
Decent punk/post punk album, good listen
Nothing special but bearable
Some good songs but nothing too special
One of the best albums ever. No doubt
есть пару неплохих песенок, но в остальном очень проходной альбом
довольно искренние ребята, но при этом не зацепило меня сильно
Увидев название одной из композиций, Androgynous, почему-то настроил себя на что-то Боуи-подобное. Нет, вообще не так. Не прочувствовал. И посмеялся с названий песен, как будто почитал газету района/улицы. Томми вырезали миндалины, а у Гэри стояк. Если брать их попытки в тяжелое, то лучше всего это получилось в 20th Century Boy и Temptations Eyes. А, точно, это же блин каверы... ха. Ну, значит, не получилось.
It's odd when something is incredibly influential and you can hear that, but just doesn't grab your heart. The lofi screams Pavement, HMHB and Moldy Peaches, the vocals have been lifted by Black Francis and Kurt Cobain, the silliness/seriousness even goes up to Wet Leg or Art Brut. But beyond a couple of tracks, I just... Liked it. Maybe it's a grower, but it didn't have a hook to bring me back.
first listen like the guitar tone but it's kinda messy
Better than I thought it would be. Androgynous was the standout track for me.
rough garage rock
Standouts: I Will Dare, Favorite Thing, Androgynous, Standouts: I Will Dare, Favorite Thing, Androgynous, Unsatisfied, Sixteen Blue, Answering Machine. And from the Bonus material: 20th Century Man "Heartbeat - It's a Lovebeat" by the Defranco Family! Wow, they made it actually listenable! 3.5/5
Pretty good
It was alright. Nothing stuck with me.
OK - had wondered about these guys, mentioned a few times by different things that were interesting. Nothing leapt from the listen, a nice solo here and there, but not enough to earn a 'like' on Spotify