Tellin’ Stories

even if a lot of britpop albums sound similar there are still so many good tracks, maybe its the chord progressions used in a lot of britpop songs that tickles my pickle

I was not previously familiar with the artist or album. Just by looking at the album cover, my first impression was it was going to be britpop. Sure enough, it is britpop. It's pretty good, albeit straightforward. I would listen to it again.

Decent album. The first song was a great song, though I found I didn't like the rest of the album as much. A few of the songs remind me of other songs. 'One To Another' reminds me of Aerosmith's 'Sweet Emotion'. 'Get On It' feels like a tribute to Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone'. The instrumental 'Area 51' is groovy. But I just kinda got sick of the album after the second listen, just not a huge fan of britpop from the 90's. FAVORITE SONG - With No Shoes 3/5

Bien. Pero no me ha encantado

Såg dem live på Roskilde 1991. De var bättre då. Detta är dock en godkänd platta.

My impression of the Charlatans has always been that they're the stereotypical 90s Brit Pop band. Like Oasis without the occasional chart-topping hit. Listening to 'Tellin' Stories', my impression hasn't change significantly but it was a bit more interesting than I expected. There's a lot more character to the music than I thought. Overall, I thought they provided a modern take on the Rolling Stones, but there are actually quite a wide range of influences that show up throughout the album, albeit subtly. I wasn't blown away, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I liked this album.

Forgettable britrock record.

Off-brand Oasis

A bit dated, OK but nothing special I thought Track one was strong but album dwindled from there

This was a pleasant surprise, since this is a band Ive never been turned on to. They have a good sound and some decent song writing. Their mother's should be proud.

The Charlatans seem to be the happier cousin of Oasis and Smashing Pumpkins. Sounds like 1997.

Not bad. Good rock

I usually shake my head when I see a lot of American reviews of classic Brit Pop albums. "Ugh, not another BRITISH band, they're so shit and overrated". While that opinion is usually stupid and wrong (!) I think this is the first time I'm actually kind of agreeing with them. While I don't think they're shit, I don't see anything in this that makes it stand out from the pack. It feels entirely generic and done better elsewhere. Other bands of the time had better riffs and better ideas. Even the annoying, whiny singing voice has been done better elsewhere. I'm going 3/5 because it's decent enough, but in no way does it stand among any of those other great break-out 90's Brit-pop bands.

This was perfectly fine BritPop. On the whole, I think I actually liked it better than "What's the Story Morning Glory" even though it didn't hit the same highs. Maybe that's a dumb thing to say, and it's just colored by how disappointed I was when that Oasis album came back up here, but at any rate I thought this album was solid. 3.5.

Initially this seemed like boilerplate 90's pop rock like Cracker/Rembrandts/Fastball, but after getting deeper into the album, I'm finding this a nice listen. Area 51 stands out as a different style to the rest of the record (more electronic/techno), but still a good listen. Lots of cool grooves that I didn't expect from the same band as the other songs. They seem really versatile and I like them, but I probably wouldn't listen to this album twice. Three stars.

Not bad. Honestly reminds me of Oasis with a hint of the Rolling Stones. Probably won't revisit this, but was worth the listen. 3/5

Not a bad album. I liked it better when Oasis did it though

It has become clear that I don’t particularly care for British alternative rock. That said, this album grew on me. The music is really good overall. I don’t care for the vocals. 3

Mukiin menevää brittipoppia! Ei ollut tuttu mutta ihan hyviä koukkuja tässäkin. Kalpenee Oasikselle ja isommille aikalaisille 3/5

Täähän oli ihan kiva. Etenkin alku, lopussa vähän loppuu veto. 3/5

Erittäin ysärinmakuista pop-rockia, mut ihan viihdyttävä tuote. 3/5

01) With No Shoes - 7,5 02) North Country Boy - 7,0 03) Tellin' Stories - 7,5 04) One to Another - 7,5 05) You're a Big Girl Now - 7,5 06) How Can You Leave Us - 7,0 07) Area 51 - 7,5 08) How High - 7,5 09) Only Teethin - 7,0 10) Get on It - 7,0 11) Rob's Theme - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,32 (73/100) It's an OK Oasis-esque album with a pinch of Bob Dylan. It's nothing special, but it's not terrible either.

Oasis but less catchy 3.5

It's another one of them Alternative albums, so it must go on the list. *sigh* Well, truth to be told, this doesn't sound half bad, even though the songwritghting leaves quite a bit to be desired. I'll give it three stars and get to go home early. 3/5

oasis requentado

Awesome guitar. Energy.

"Tellin’ Stories" by The Charlatans is a solid album that showcases the band's distinctive blend of indie rock and alternative pop. Released in 1997, it features catchy melodies, energetic guitar riffs, and Tim Burgess's charismatic vocals. While the album has its highlights, such as the anthemic "One to Another" and the reflective "North Country Boy," it can feel somewhat derivative at times. The songs often follow a similar formula, and the album lacks the innovation and experimentation found in the band's earlier work. Overall, "Tellin’ Stories" is a decent addition to The Charlatans' discography, with enough memorable moments to please fans of '90s Britpop. However, it falls short of being a standout album in the genre.

Felt muted.

5.5/10

Hadn't heard this album before -- indefatigably pleasant. Spot on to what I expected going in, with big sound, swirling arrangements and pleasingly delivered vocals with a hint of snarl. "You're a Big Girl Now" stuck out; it's no patch to the Dylan classic (what is?), but it was a nicely arranged acoustic respite from the rest of the guitar sound. Some tasty organ throughout, too. I'll come back for more.

Wasn't bad, just don't remember too much that was all that noteworthy. "How High" was my favorite.

Mjög mikill tíundi tugur, orgel og gítarar. Nokkur lög sem maður man eftir, en ekkert uppáhald. Má vel hlusta, en þetta fer nú ekki yfir þrist.

Perfectly palatable but fairly dull Britpop

Ehh. Nothing that spectacular, hardly seemed like it was a life changing album

Sounds very Oasis-adjacent

Первый раз вижу этих патлатых шарлатанов Звук напоминает "тайны смолвиля", такой же жесточайший вайб девяностых. Тёпленько, позитивно. Пусть и no shoes ) у одного парня на обложке смешной маленький рот. Ну и задорно молодёжно прикольно. Норм.

3.5 - For any Britpop completists this album might feel like a welcome addition. I hear elements of Suede and Oasis but no outstanding songs to elevate this record to their level. Still, a nice listen.

Ganska skön 90-tals rock med lite elektroniskt mm. Britpop, gick att lyssna på, sparade nån låt

⭐️⭐️⭐️not bad, nothing to write home about

Fairly cool!

Sounds like a poor man's Oasis...

An Oasis alternative with some Nada Surf/Fastball thrown in. Not terrible, but kinda generic.

I wish there were less britpop on this list. You've probably already seen comparisons to Oasis for this album but it's fitting: similar neo-psych influence, similar alt rock edge, similar vocal inflections. They're not a carbon copy of Oasis but there's enough to warrant a comparison at the very least. Perhaps the most interesting thing out of this album is the instrumental jam Area 51 which embodies a distinctly '90s rock sound. Rob's Theme is similarly memorable for breaking away from the formula to give us some rock-inspired trip hop. I don't think Tellin’ Stories does much more to warrant being anything better than just "good".

kinda boring but not bad

It was fine.

Did Oasis sue them? If not, Noel should. This is a direct ripoff.

Repetitive and hard to differentiate between songs as they all sound the same. Not bad overall they just need some more variety.

Really enjoyed this one. Fun 90s rock sound. Hard to understand most of the lyrics.

Hey this didn't suck.

I couldn't get over how much they sound like Oasis. Good, but not great; nothing grabbed me immensely but there were a few catchy songs.

Completely passable. Area 55 stuck out, not in a good way though. Might relisten if I just want a certain 00s mood. Might be a good road album.

On the face of it, no real difference from yesterday's Teenage Fanclub album, but this has an emotionality and a bit of depth to the instrumentation that didn't. They never made another album as good as this, but it's a decent enough peak. Not an all timer, but definitely in that years top 50.

Some nice Britpop I missed back in the day. Quite liked it, nothing that stands out much but solid

It’s fine I guess but went in one ear and out the other

Not bad but definately not great.

A decent album, but not that special in my opinion.

very 2000s coming of age movie

The Charlatans are an unfortunate band. They are lively and fun, overall quite entertaining and good, but they emerged at a time when lots of similar bands were doing similar things and they end up being one of those "Oh yeah! I have heard of them" bands. There is nothing wrong with them or their musicianship, yet there is nothing musically speaking, that makes them stand out in a list of lots of good musicians and bands that showed up on the scene around the same time.

Bien. Pero no me ha encantado.

A mixed bag. Brit pop with a slidey grindy 90’s feel. It has a certain enjoyable slouchy accessibility to it.

Don't mind a bit of 90s Brit Pop!

Average

3.5

Meh

Good enough. It's interesting their most important album seems to be mid-career.

Standout songs: North country boy How can you leave us Only Teething

Not particularly noteworthy 90s brit pop-rock. Didn't hate it or anything. Just thought "huh...ok...?"

5.5/10 Highlights: With No Shoes

They strive to build things up with a groove but I kinda just wish they got to the point a bit quicker. It's decent britpop, but I dunno, it's missing that edginess that the big guns had in their records.

Classic pre brit pop brit pop or was it full on brit pop tunes to enjoy and certainly hark back to a bygone era.

I recall being a bit underwhelmed by this when it was released (I preferred the earlier Hammond organ stuff, this felt a bit more generic britpop-y) but I did grow to like it

Enjoyed the hits (and Area 51), the rest never really captured my interest. 2.5

Des Charlatans imitant Oasis et les Rolling Stones mais toujours avec la voix de merde de Bob Dylan. Un très mauvais ménage.

Les charlatans portent extrêmement bien leur nom, malheureusement pour eux on a très vite réalisé qu'il ne s'agissait pas d'Oasis

British alternative rock band, 5ème album. Not bad, but not a lot of wow. J'opterais pour un genre de 2.5, mais un3 pour la smoothness qui s'en dégage.

Solid, turn of the century pop.

Never even heard of this! Very contemporary with Oasis and the Stone Roses.

Mischung aus Britpop und Rock, eher zu letzterem tendierend. In Ordnung.

Album 284 of 1001 The Charlatans - Tellin' Stories Rating : 3 / 5 Some average British pop. Doesn't belong on the list.

Solid but nothing special

Based off the cover and the date released, I was expecting a boy band. This is not bad, I enjoyed the album, but would say it’s kind of generic. B-tier britpop, not a bad album choice if you’ve played out Oasis, Blur and the like.

That was alright ! 3*

Of its time but a few classics on there.

Favorite tracks: Area 51, Only Teething Rating: 3/5

***1/2

3.5

Fínasta britpop. Ekkert eins katsí og Pulp, Blur eða Oasis. En skítfínt.

This was cool, but felt a bit tedious after a while.

I was getting nervous that we nearly went more than two weeks without another by the book Britpop outfit. Lots of eye-roll inducing lyrics and vocal sounds that I’ve heard a million times before, but still has its moments. Very catchy, crunchy guitars - there’s some stuff to like. Two and a half. Fave track: How Can You Leave Us

Sounds too much like Oasis. Thin production. But overall, not bad.

Hit me with your Brit Pop

predictably whiny?

Oasis, Blur, ... The Charlatans? I hadn't heard of them either, but likely because they were a bit overshadowed by the above "New British Invasion" bands. You can hear a very similar sound here with just a little bit more of a grungy feel. I think they're a great accompaniment piece to the above. You can slot this into a 90's mix and nobody would bat an eye. Worth a look if you like Oasis.

Eh. One of a million UK rock bands at this point. Not bad at all, a few songs I dug, but nothing really getting under my skin as a whole. Would have liked this more if not found 700 albums deep into this list. Favorite tracks: Get On It, Area 51, How High. Album art: Just four guys. Funny that the US release of this slaps "UK" on the cover after the band name, just to make sure you know. 3/5

The first half of this one was solid brit-pop bangers. The second half though is where things took a down turn. I found myself less interested in the second half, with it feeling much less fresh and fun. I think they got a little bit too indulgent towards the end too, with many songs being a little too long. All in all though it’s a solid project.

Mesma vibe de oasis, acredito que sejam contemporâneos. Legalzinho mas nada extraordinário

1st half boring same old same old brit pop. 2nd half this organ shows up and stuff gets funky and interesting.

If Oasis and Dylan have a child

Very musically reminiscent of Oasis (who they opened for) and Janes Addiction. The organ work is definitely a stand out on this album, but I can't say that any tracks stood out to me in particular.

Started strong and then had a bunch of boring tunes. Still enjoyable.

britpap

A bit like Oasis, but slightly more rock guitar. Not bad. Overall a 3. I liked "With no shoes" and "Area 51", but that was about it

Kinda generic sounding 90's alternative.

Surprisingly pretty good, nice diverse sound

This was a decent Britpop album. The use of acid house and hip hop beats was interesting as well. One thing that sticks in my mind is just how similar the vocal delivery is to Liam Gallagher of Oasis. The Charlatans formed first, but seem to be influenced by Oasis' particular brand of Britpop in addition to their acid house and Madchester influences. While the album was enjoyable, there just wasn't much that stuck with me.

Bien. Pero no me ha encantado.

I think I'd heard the band's name in the past but I don't recall if I've heard their music before. I like this album. Some good indie rock on here, very well performed, and at times quite interesting (I'm re-listening to 'Area 51' as I write this -- I dig the semi-prog-rock vibe of it, even a little jam-band-esque in a good way in moments). I'll have to hear more from them. Good stuff.

Kinda whiny oasis vibes

Classic rock. Enjoyable

Decent

Pretty mild but good, weaker 2nd side but had some bangers. (70%)

Good vibes!

Four monster tracks, two instrumentals (surely a rule of rock that you can only have one per album if you're not an instrumentals band) and some business as usual Charlieboys album. Solid but not their very best. 3.5 rather than 3, but not 4.

Expected more but enjoyed it.

Bien. Pero no me ha encantado.

This is one of the best Oasis album's I've heard.... wait? What? Charlatans? Never heard of them! It's fine. Not a very original sound, but listenable. 3/5

Very late 90's. Distinctive beat and flavor

Tellin’ some solid if not especially interesting stories. A good listen.

Well, if you're into the Stone Roses, you're going to dig 'Tellin' Stories'. Who did it better?

A repeat of what I wrote upon listening to a Shack album recently: "This is an example of some of the music from the UK that never made it to my ears over the years (especially in the 90s) that I've been so happy to give a proper listen." However, although it was absolutely enjoyable enough to listen to, it felt fairly middle of the road and not much grabbed my attention or stayed in my memory.

A perfectly fine album. Kind of generic, but charming.

don't really remember this album but in my older years I can appreciate it more. better than expected.

AJ: Oasis-y. Maybe the best Brit pop band besides Oasis that I’ve heard, maybe? Eh.

Not gonna lie, this is great for a britpop album. Grungy, short, and not pompous.

It’s alright,like b-tech oasis.

Some great tracks, it just does quite add up

3,5

Didn't really give it a chance.

Quelques pièces qui ont un peu plus captivé mon attention que d'autres (comme de raison les plus populaires). Généralement une très belle production, un très beau mixing, des musiciens talentueux. Mais malheureusement ça sonne comme un band générique de brit pop comme tant d'autres. Je dirais même que ça ressemble particulièrement à du Oasis. Ce n'était pas particulièrement mauvais, mais j'aurais pu mourir sans avoir écouté cela. 5.5/10

I'll blame this on the British focus of this list. Nothing spectacular, though it's ok.

I suppose I just LIKE britpop/britrock. These guys have even less creativity than talent and they may lack souls.... but each track is as good as the last one and these grooves are passable

It is no surprise at all that this band used to open for Oasis, they sound the exact same. Area 51 is a very cool instrumental track. I wish all of the songs were instrumental because I do not really fancy 90s British alternative singers voices Get On It was the best song by far and probably the only song I would listen to again It was very cool of them to include Rob's Theme to honor their keyboardist Rob Collins who died in a car crash while recording the album

Tellin stories??? More like tellin bories. Sounds like Oasis. I also don’t really like Oasis so this is pretty meh. Area 51 is actually interesting and probably my favorite song on the album. This was a hard 2 for me but the second half got a bit better. 2.5 but I’ll bump it up.

This is their best album? Ok, well didn't really get into it. Standout track for me was One To Another.

Cool britpop sounding rock, but fails to stand out in any grand way.

Entertaining album, very reminiscent of Britpop. In the end though just missing that one or two standout songs to bump it up to 4 stars

first time listening

Fine? A worse oasis but whatever.

Inessential Oasis knockoffs. Again I ask, where is Drake, lil Wayne, or music by any woman?

I like The Charlatans, but hadn't given this a listen. Probably would have liked it more at the time, now it sounds quite dated. Enough good songs there to try again.

Sounds like The Charlatans trying their best to be Oasis. I prefer their baggier earlier sounds to this, surprised that this album is considered "essential listening". But not bad, I don't guess.

It was a fun listen. It was quite the hodgepodge of genres under a bow of Brit pop, featuring some shoegaze-y production at times (which did clash with the Brit pop vocals) alongside some songs that had incredibly catchy instrumentation, bass lines specifically. It was a bit all over the place, where some songs grew on me and others didn’t, but there are a lot of good ideas going on here. Just a bit unfocused. Stands out amongst the sea of Brit pop though which I do appreciate.

Very britpop: I'm not sure what to say other than that. Not a remarkable album by any means but not awful either. I think it would be rather inoffensive to call it a 3 bc it's neither amazing nor the worst thing anyone could listen to.

Not quite my taste, a bit too Brit Pop-y, some tracks sound quite dated. A couple I really liked though.

Enjoyed listening, gives me strong oasis vibes!

I may have to listen to this again because I kinda liked it but would really need to listen when I can listen more intently.

Decent stuff. Pretty typical 90's alternative, but nothing on the record is amazing. Didn't add any songs to my library.

Pretty standard Britpop - it’s nothing I’ve never head before, but still a pretty decent listen.

Nothing really memorable but good background music

Unoffensive and middle of the road 90s sound.

I enjoyed listening to this as far as being a genre I enjoy, but it’s forgettable and I don’t think I’ll be coming back to it.

Eh

Familiar with the band although not being able to name a single song by them doesn't always bode well. This to me felt like a budget price or reject Oasis album, with the sneering nasal singing the most obvious crossover. Nothing standout and nothing great. Still can't name a single song by them...

This feels unfair on this album but I feel like throughout the process of this 1001 albums thing I have listened to soooo many British punk rock bands from this era. There's nothing wrong with this but I'm just getting sick of the lack of variety? How can all these albums be influential when they all sound the same? I'll give it a 3 because this wasn't a fair assessment and the music isn't bad

Pretty nice britpop with a slightly fuzzy, almost psychedelic approach. A few of the longer instrumental sections felt a bit aimless, but the songs were generally solid

The way I knew this band would have an Oasis connection from the first second I heard them...I love UK's music output for the most part, but the stuff they were pumping out in the 90's just wasn't really doing it for me. There's nothing inherently wrong with this album per se -- I'd actually say I enjoyed almost all of it. But it's very cut-and-dry, down-the-middle stuff. I don't remember much about it, despite having just listened to it two hours ago. I could give it 4 stars, but I won't. Perfectly fine album. Just not one anyone NEEDS to hear before they die.

More fineness

it's fine. not the worst of the british rock bands we've heard, that's for sure

North Country Boy is great of course, the rest is very standard for 90's britpop

Fine

Good vocals, cool beats. Nothing really stands out about this album though. However it is not really my personal style but I did enjoy listening to it. 3 stars.

I suspect if I listened to it a lot I'd like it quite a bit more but, as it is, I just found it good. Get On It was superb though.

A good album, but not a great one - it's consistent most of the way through (but not too samey), there's not an awful song on there and a couple of really good ones, North Country Boy and One To Another. They're better when they sound less like Oasis, How High sounds like a budget Gallagher impression, and it serves to remind you that what they've done doesn't have the same energy as the good Oasis albums. One To Another is definitely one that a lot of the British indie from the mid 00s borrowed from, Kasabian sound just like it. 3/5, missing something that would make them really stand out but a solid Britpop album.

A decent enough Britpop album. Quite groovy. Tim Burton seems to be doing a massive Liam Gallagher impression. Rating: 2.5/5 Playlist track: North Country Boy Date listened: 14/03/23

Trying to be Oasis? It's an alright album.

хороший, ровный альбом некоторые работы очень сочные, динамичные; некоторые слегка затянуты. до 4 не хватило мне общей динамики альбома, крепкие 3+

Добротный бритпоп

Surprising muscular album from the C. (Whose discography I don't know apart from a few singles) This album was marked by the death of the keyboardist during its production. Echoes of classic Stones and Dylan. Decent.

Had never previously heard or heard of them, but found it be moderate Brit pop Oasis rip offs. No single song seemed all that memorable. 3/5

average Britpop

They sound lust like another band I’ve heard…l I won’t say who, but it begins with an “O” and ends in “asis”….. 3/5

Good music to watch trains to.

3 some kinda jangly tunes

Fun, solid.

Not bad but sort of one note. Very much a typical and somewhat decent britpop album.

Another bloody britpop record. Not bad but not amazing. They’re all starting to sound similar.

This is one of those albums that nothing really stands out for me. It almost 'Just is'. Like background music in a grocery store. I'm not even really aware I'm listening to it.

immediately forgettable

Nice (albeit diluted) grooves here. Explains (sort of) the attraction of \"My Beautiful Friend\" (not on this album)

Okay, I guess. Still prefer the debut and early singles.

Beetje generiek, maar werkt op de achtergrond.

A wholly unassuming album. A pleasant little listen, but nothing remarkable about it in my opinion Saved tracks: Tellin’ Stories, Area 51, Rob’s Theme

Ok. Sounds like oasis

This was one of those bands on the periphery of my listening...I knew just enough to know they existed, heard multiple times I should listen to them. I remember hearing "North Country Boy" and again, liked it, but the stand out on this one for me is "How High". They just got lost amongst a lot of higher profile bands, even before I clicked to listen briefly confused them with Good Charlotte. Overall, good album though. 3.5 stars.

If you like Oasis then you'll like Charlatans

With No Shoes- 7 North Country Boy- 6 Tellin' Stories- 7 One to Another- 8 You're A Big Girl Now-8 How Can You Leave Us- 7 Area 51- 5 How high- 8 Only Teethin'- 7 Get it on- 6 Rob's theme- 4

La production est bonne. Quand ça rock, c'est correct, mais ça manque un peu de personnalité. Ça fait penser par moment à The Vines que je trouve plus original.

Some interesting stuff here and there but probably not worth a relisten for me.

3/11, 27%

It’s alright; if Oasis was slightly more interesting and less whiney they’d probably sound a bit like this.

I enjoyed this. Very sad about Rob Collins dying part way through the making of the album. Don't drink and drive kids, and if you do be sure and wear your seatbelt. While I did like this album, it struck me as fairly standard Brit-pop, which is way over-represented on this list. 3 stars.

Generic “no name” brand Oasis. Was okay, didn’t rock my tits off.

I had never heard of the Charlatans before today....they're not bad....not sure it's something I want to hear again....but, not bad.

It was nice to listen to an Oasis cover band in a Monday morning...wait...is this still an Oasis cover? What is this song about? It does not look like an Oasis cover anymore...

just average britpop

76/100: Never heard of The Charlatans before, but I really liked their sound. They sort of gave me an Arctic Monkeys mixed with The Sex Pistols kind of tone. Since I like both of those groups, of course I liked this album. While the sound itself was really cool and definitely fit neatly within my musical interests, I’m not sure how much I’ll revisit this album in the future. It didn’t really stand out to me all that much; however, I’m certainly interested in The Charlatans as a group and will likely explore their discography in the future.

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Melodic but forgettable

Such striking similarities to Oasis, which I suppose is Oasis's fault because they came after, and became more successful with a similar sound. I could better hear the differences between the two bands by the end but only sort of. I'll say, I at least I enjoyed it enough that I'm interested to hear their other work.

A bit whinier than your average Britpop. Kind of like sour patch kids for the ears. Not my favorite type of candy, wouldn't want to eat a whole bag all at once, but okay in small doses.

Meh, more standard 90s brit-pop/rock. Really does absolutely nothing for me. Voice was slightly annoying but overall... ok.

good but sounds like oasis and i can’t be fucked

It’s fine. I’m a bit over britpop tho. I don’t have a whole lot to say

yeah. whatever.

decent but lacking memorable tunes

I like the vibe but it's a one-trick pony with no real variety. Madchester and the 90s, Britpop and Alt-rock etc were a great fun time and I'd have this on in the background but not really listen to any of them apart from the hits.

TOU

I have one album by The Charlatans. It's called US and US Only, I think it was the release immediately after Tellin Stories which I guess is their moat critically acclaimed album. What listening to Tellin Stories tells me is that I don't really need any other Charlatans albums. Nothing wrong with Tellin Stories it has some fine songs...but nothing anywhere near as strong as Forever from US and US Only. I much prefer US and US Only. 3.5 🌟

Starts off sounding like Oasis' less interesting cousin, but grows into something much more exciting as the album progresses. This could have been an amazing album if more of the first half matched the incredible energy displayed on "One to Another". Thankfully, the instrumentation on the back half of the album really redeemed this one for me, with some really energetic and explosive finales on songs like "How Can You Leave Us" and "Get On It". "Rob's Theme" is an unfortunately boring way to end off the album compared to the far more engaging lead up to it. Standout tracks: "One to Another", "How Can You Leave Us", "How High" and "Get On It"

A mediocre mid-90s British alt rock band that sounds like all the other mediocre mid-90s British alt rock bands. I've already forgotten everything about this album. Best track: How High (I think)

Ok

Better than I thought it would be.

Britpop-rock. Ni fu ni fa.

Bien. Pero no me ha encantado

Easy listening, seems like it'd be good for a road trip.

I really feel like britpop has little to offer outside of the big classics (and Doves' Lost Souls). I mean, this one's not bad, it even has some great tracks. At their best, they channel the baggy sound of the Stone Roses. At their worst, they sound like they're aping Oasis, which is something nobody should ever do under any circumstances.

Gave me an Oasis vibe

Some of the songs are catchy (One to Another) and I don't mind the the overall sound but I don't see this LP coming out in 97 making much of a contribution to the alternative rock scene.

Their inspirations are clear. Vocalist sucks, embodying Oasis lazy slurred singing with some Bob Dylan direct spoken word in "How High" and "Get On It." Keyboards reminisce of 60s soul and jazz, particularly the British variety of the Spencer Davis Group. I hear Rolling Stones riffs, as well as some swirly riffs in "With No Shoes" looking back to their Madchester days. There's a lot of diversity, including the acoustic "You're a Big Girl Now", the country-like "North Country Boy", the jazzy "Area 51", and the acid rock "Rob's Theme". The melodies are nice, and I'm a fan of the riffs at times and the keyboards, but unfortunately, nothing grabs my attention. I blame the vocalist, but I noticed in Britpop the instruments serve mostly to back up the vocalist, so there's little to look for until the solos when they're at their most creative. Even the album cover screams boring. Favorites: Tellin Stories, One to Another, How Can You Leave Us, Area 51, How High, Rob's Theme

it sounds like alright britpop but with more rock than some similar groups from the era. Some songs also have interesting instrumentals but thats about it

btec oasis

It’s Brit-pop but doesn’t have enough catchiness to it. Some good songs mostly drowned out by filler after filler bit.

var bra med litt 90tallsmusikk på 18 mai, sjøl om albumet ikkje va sånn superbra

s ok

Klonk best goed eigenlijk. Beetje Stones, beetje Oasis. Lekkere vibe.

Huh? Was dit niet gewoon Oasis?

Ik wist niet dat Noel en Liam nog meer broers hadden. Aardig maar totaal niet anders of vernieuwend. Misschien doen ik ze tekort en waren ze er al ver voor Oasis.

Ok album. Didn’t feel like this one broke the mold of the British alternative style. They did what I feel oasis does better. Their songs are enjoyable yet somewhat repetitive. It’s good but nothing special. 5.6/10

Middling brit-pop

Perfectly bland average middle of the road stuff. Never is bad but never really tries.

Propar tunes yeah

Strange mix of britpop tracks and funk instrumentals. Fine overall

I enjoyed it, I'll probably listen to it again. That's all I have to say.

Estilo pop-rock inglés de los 90. Cierto parecido en la voz con Oasis. Un tanto guitarrero. Se deja escuchar, tiene estilo

3.5

Pretty average

Pretty standard britpop offering

Perfectly average album. I enjoyed pretty much all the songs but I can't say it left an impression on me

It starts off quite solid then fades away. Fades for a long time. 17 songs man, that turned into a slog.

I liked this album well enough but it isn't too special to me. I likely will not return to any of these songs. My album yesterday was also a Brit-Pop/Rock album and I enjoyed that one significantly more.

Album has that 90s British swagger to it. At least 2 of the members has a cig precariously hanging out of their mouth most of the time. They put more effort into looking like they don't care than you would realize. Only problem is, you realize. It's pretty fuckin obvious. This album has more hooks than other bands of that scene, I feel like. Still a very forgettable album...

Interesting sound, good vibe, but I think there were other albums that came out that year that I would class as more memorable.

Loved.

pretty good. not as weird as a expected, nor as pure 90s as I expected. A nice mix of the two. 3.5

Hom

3.75

3.25

Britpop-rock. Ni fu ni fa.

I think this list is oversaturated with Brit Pop but this was pretty good. Especially liked the Area 51 instrumental

somewhat generic at times. it is not bad per se, just doesn't spark joy. 3.5/5

Look at these serious lookin' fellas. This has a VERY U2 circa POP vibe. I enjoy that vibe, so that's cool. the songs are not as good as any of those, but not bad. Really like the production in Area 51

Rock maar niet mijn favoriet. al kan ik wel de kwaliteit erin herkennen

Good for background music, but I much as a more critical listening experience

Rock

24th August 2021 Listened on the living room speaker while working. Quiet day. Enjoyed this bit of alternative brit pop, slots right in to the time and sound.

Typical 90s rock vibe!

Again, nothing spoke to me, not dreadful, listenable, but nothing stood out. Maybe I need to listen to these albums with a little more concentration, less I risk never revisiting them

Un bon album dans le genre, mais sonne un peu generique de la pop rock uk de ces annees la. Style Oasis. J’aime quand meme . 3.75

Poor man's Oasis. It was ok

Good stuff. I had never heard of The Charlatans, but they immediately reminded me of Oasis (or maybe it's Oasis that sounds like them... not sure because these guys never made it big in the US).

Better than I remembered. I'd definitely heard 1 or 2 other albums by them that were piss weak

Perfectly decent, if unexciting British Indie.

Nice

me gustó, pero me resulto medio monotono, lo anoté para escuchar en agosto, no se si lo dejaré

mais um indie conhecido sem incomodar ou empolgar.

Not sure i'm going to listen to this one again. Nice rock, but a little repetetive for my tastes. maybe a lot of people have copied their style which is why I tire of the music so fast.

Ok, not as good as I remember, couple of decent tracks but that's it.

Very reminiscent of Kasabian.

Decent. Polished in places and rugged in others. Not very memorable for my taste though.

Reminds me of Oasis, but without the catchy songs.

Liked it

solid sound, didn't sound too distinctive to me.

Always enjoyed listening to and watching The Charlatans. Fairly consistent Stones-style rock n roll (appropriate for Beggars Banquet label!). Maybe not as good as The Charlatans eponymous album or New Order-sounding You Cross My Path.

First thought was that Oasis ripped these guys off 😂 Not really my bag though, never been mad for this era of British indie rock. Was gonna give it a 2 but I've gone for 3 cos you can tell it inspired oasis etc

They told an alright story.

false

awesome 90s britpop - love it

in one ear and out the other. perfectly fine lite alt rock.

McDowells

3/5

Cool brit pop record with beautiful melodies and some Madchester vibes. Not amazing though

Catchy/poppy alt rock with a 90s sound. Some decent guitar moments and riffs. None of it is life changing great, but overall it's pretty cool. Some electronic sounds too.

I'm so glad this forced me to revisit this. It's been a long time and I never really spend much time with them. After listening, it's probably because they have a similar sound to Oasis, who I was never a big fan of. That said, they both write catchy tunes. Decent album. YouTube gave me the Stone Roses right after, which reminded me why I'm giving this a 3.

Not bat but also quite forgettable

Not on Apple music

Not bad. Not bad at all.

not too shabs

2nd tier Oasis sound

Fine record. I didn't want to turn it off, so at least there's that.

6

It was pretty okay

There was that one Rolling Stones record review that said all of Led Zeppelin's blues covers other than When the Levee Breaks sound bizarre parodies... The vocals on some of these tracks sound like bizarre parodies of Pop. The rest of it just sounds like big standard pop to my ears. What's alternative about it, other than the haircuts? Decent music.

Actually a really nice sound-like a clean Levellers. I like a lot of these songs, might add to library, but not very memorable past the first listen.

sounds like Oasis!

Fun album. First time listebjbg

Still good

Set the basis for much of the brit punk revival

good but spotify only had like 3 songs

The Oasis comparison hit me from the first chord. It's not bad, I just couldn't really escape that initial impression. Favorite tracks: "Get On It", "One to Another"

Tempted to give 4 stars, but I think I have to deduct at least half a star because this band is a fairly blatant copycat of Oasis. The music isn't awful though.