Reviews (page 5 of 8)
está bueno, pero siento que no se me quedó tan pegado. aprobado, deberia escucharlo de vuelta.
Really nice early post punk sounds. I really liked it but nothing stood out to me as incredible.
Pretty good! Enjoyable listen, some tasty riffs
definitive gaze- 6 my tulpa- 5 shot by both sides- 5 recoil- 5 burst- 5 motorcade- the great beautician in the sky- the light pours out of me-
Some of this is really weird and interesting. The rest is forgettable.
Good.
This is a really interesting album -- a mix of genres (punk, rock, some quieter songs) and tempos. I'm not dying to listen to it again, but I wouldn't mind if I had to. (Tim would give it 2.5 stars.)
Lots of things to love about this record.
This was a new one for me. Post punk and new-wave type stuff has never been my forte but I kinda like what the instruments are doing here. They use lots of good sounds from the keyboards, and the drums especially here are very nice. I just don't understand why it feels like bands like this have to have whiny singers. I know it's "punk" but just actually sing. Other than that this was good, but not spectacular. Favorite Song: Motorcade Least Favorite Song: Definitive Gaze
Really interesting album. Sounds like they take a lot of elements of British rock and make it work. Lot of good guitar work here and some songs feature that synth/sonic sound with the keyboard. Drums and bass were good. I couldn't quite put a finger on who exactly they sound like. Maybe like David Bowie or Genesis influence? I don't know... Anyway, I enjoyed it all the way through. Shot By Both Sides was one of my favorites, along with My Tupla and Burst. A lot of the album is upbeat and fun to listen to, but even on the change-of-pace songs I still enjoyed it. I can see myself coming back to this album again. Pretty solid 4.
This was a welcome surprise of an album with an interesting mix of post-punk and art rock. It's a bit campy in tone, but I feel like the instrumentation and synth-work throughout were stronger than some similar albums in the same field that have come up on this list. I particularly enjoyed opener Definitive Gaze, with its hopping bass and goofy, Scooby Doo-like theramin/synth tones. Something about it just works for me. At times, it felt as if they were doing their best to impersonate Bowie; particularly Burst -- a trudging ballad with glistening synths and crusty guitar. Also really enjoyed Parade as closer and a late album standout. It had the right energy for a party winding down and I found it's chorus to be incredibly catchy for what it is. Very solid 4 in my book.
Was pleasantly surprised at the beginning of this album based on the derangement of the album cover. About half way through though it settled into more of what I was expecting with the weirdness and punkiness.
Magazines are just slightly less good Televisions, and that goes for the two bands as well. This was a really cool spooky rock album which I was digging the whole time. Had some nice guitar and also some cool effects throughout the whole album. Pretty solid 4 which was a nice surprise.
I've listened to some Magazine but have never really dug into their stuff. I know they've influenced a bunch of guitarists I love so hopefully this'll stick. Really loving Definitive Gaze out of the gate. Shot By Both Sides also jams. These songs sound so familiar in a strange way. Some songs start off a little rough for me like Parade but turn into something completely different as the song goes on. I appreciate that. So many sounds on each song I really enjoyed that.
Best Song: Shot by Both Sides. There was a driving, punkish energy to this one that was fun. Worst Song: Parade. Ahh, the classic 80s British maneuver: a man talking in a vaguely musical way. Overall: Largely clunky and forgettable British post-punk. Not as offensively dull as most of its cohort, but also not particularly interesting.
I loved this. Sounds like it’s influenced by so many artist but at the same time itself influenced future artists. Definitely be coming back to this one
Kind of a fun late-70s sound, anticipating groups like Shriekback from a few years later (though not nearly as hard rock as that example).
РИП ИТ АП. ЭНД СТАРТ ЭГЭН! Лучшая песня - Shot By Both Sides.
I fw this.
I need to give this a few more listens to come to a conclusion 🤔
Really wanted to click with this more, given the huge praise this gets from Johnny Greenwood and how influential they are on Radiohead. Maybe it will after a few more listens. 5 stars for the artwork though
Good this. I knew Shot From Both Sides before which sounds dead similar to Lipstick by the Buzzcocks - looking it up, apparently they shared the riff and both writers are credited on both songs which is cool. Enjoyed the surprise sax in My Tulpa, Recoil sounds like early Fall, Motorcade and The Light Pours Out of Me are v good, it's a 4
I didn't really remember anything about it right after finishing listening to it
Really enjoyed this
British punk/rock. 2/5. Not my style.
Enjoyed this. I say this a lot about this genre but this sounds a long way ahead of its time. Id never heard of these at all but they were clearly influential reading up on them. Probably not enough for me to keep coming back, but good nonetheless. Strong 3.5
Quite liked this, the general sound was a lot like Cardiacs, the synth in particular was the same tone. Eccentric choppy art pop. Was enjoyable all the way through but could have done with being a little crazier on a few tracks to leave a stronger impression. Will definitely give it another go.
Strong start to the album, the first two (Definitive Gaze, My Tulpa) are fun rock tracks, and the guitar riff on Shot by Both Sides is amazing. One of those bands I probably should have heard of - former Buzzcocks members, heading to Siouxsie and the Banshees. Perhaps a transitional band? Plenty of influence on The Smiths. A great sum of parts.
Had never heard of magazine I don't think although I think I recognised "the light pours out of me". Probably the best track too. I did think this was alright, but didn't fully grab me. 3
A stone cold classic and one of the albums that launched post-punk as a genre. Every track is a winner. 47 years old, and it still sounds fresh. Magazine never really troubled the charts, but there were three further studio albums before they disbanded (and another 30 years later), all of which were great. But this album is the one that burst on the scene as the first flush of punk waned and reinvigorated things.
I quite enjoyed this album. This era of punk tends to miss more than it hits for me, but for whatever reason this seemed to be one of the exceptions. It was fun all the way through, and the Goldfinger finish was the icing on the cake. It’s a little rough and ready, but never so much that it detracts from the music. Definitely worth a listen if you enjoy 70s punk music!
Not quite punk, not quite rock. But it still doesn’t capture me.
no for me. Goldfinger ... is that a joke? terrible.
A little too much energy for me
crazy, rugged and excentric. Wonderful post punk record with a phenomenal soundscape. The textures were suprisingly creative. The vocals however, were at times a little too edgy for the sound, but overal this record was a great listen. Favorite track: My tulpa. Overall score: 7.0
It's okay I guess.
I have listened to this album a lot over the years, but every time I put it on I’m still blown away by its quality. Song after song is almost impeccable. Then you get to that aggressive bass line at the beginning of “The Light Pours Out of Me” which sets the tone for that whole track… perfection. This not an album for people who like super technical time/key changes or showy playing, but if you like well crafted songs it doesn’t get much better.
Despite only being 9 songs (Apple Music has some bonus tracks tacked on) this album feels like it plays out longer than it should. It’s weird, I like the things that these guys are referencing musically…Bowie, Roxy Music, etc., but it doesn’t seem like they are adding enough originality to those references to make music that I find very engaging….also, that album cover doesn’t certainly doesn’t help.
Average album. The voice is grating sometime. The major part of the album is forgettable but I kind of enjoyed it. Would revisit it in the future The light pours out of me
Alkupuolella vallan meneviä biisejä, on oikeasti mietitte melodiat ja kirjoitettu lähes popia. Ja täällähän oli Syksy etsii mua! B-puolella annetaan mennä kunnolla gootiksi, biisien imu kyllä valitettavasti katoaa.
Pitävätkö he sirkuksesta vai vihaavatko he sitä? Vaikea sanoa. Sen tiedän, että Kollaa Kestää jalosti tämän levyn hitin parhaimpaan muotoonsa. Uskotko?
Fine
This is an album that has been on my radar for a couple months but until now I hadn't heard any of it. I wasn't aware of this album's connection to the Buzzcocks which is a band I really love so this was right up my alley! This album is incredibly energetic and catchy. The synths here are to die for. The highlights are "Shot By Both Sides", "Burst" and "Parade". This is my favorite first time listen from this challenge so far. I'll definitely be returning back to this album within the coming months. Favorite track: Burst 4.5/5
Perfectly fine sneery art punk
So much good and interesting happening in this album. I can't explain why I don't love it. I enjoy the band so much and I don't hate the vocals but something in the vibe just isn't quite my sweet spot. A little more fun, a little less swagger, I don't know, some little tweak and this would be a new fave. I do think it should be on this list and I'm not sorry about the time I spent with it.
Barry Adamson!
Average
Leuke verassing, punk met een verfijnd randje
Niet megabijzonder, maar opzich wel lekker. Would listen again.
Average punk with a SYNTHESIZER?? Woah no way!!! Is this post punk?? :O :O It's not great punk, not great post punk, and painfully British. Not bad, but whatever.
some songs were ok but did not enjoy the voice or overall vibe
The experience of listening to this album was like being tied to a chair and forced to witness some sort of macabre circus act. Every track somehow gave evil carnie, and that's not a wholly bad thing. I liked the bass lines, and I bounced around between a four and a three, but I'm giving it a three because it didn't hold me for the entire hour, and the vocals were too slurry for me to make out. They were just on the edge of comprehension, and that annoyed me.
The longer this album went on, the more I started to despise it. The singer's vocals are the worst part. The actual instrumentals are not bad, but I can't get past the dude belting out lyrics sounding like a drunk guy at karaoke.
75% of the album is absolute trash. Annoyed I had to listen to this one. There are about 3 tracks I didn't hate.
cool, low 4
I enjoyed this quite a bit. I remember listening to this band in the mid 1980s, but I don't recall this particular record.
Ok, but not my first or second choice.
Started off okay, but ended up sounding more and more like a drunken session at a karaoke bar.
This is decent but possibly only because I generally dig post-punk. There are a couple of standout tracks among several forgettable ones.
Less than a minute into the first song and I already knew this was going to be awesome! Even though I've never heard this album, it felt like I was listening to an old favorite because this is exactly the kind of music I lived for when I was young; it's weird, cool, edgy and definitely not mainstream. The Light Pours Out Of Me, Motorcade and Shot By Both Sides are the highlights.
This album a really nice blend of New Wave and Punk. Honestly, I wish that Wave bands from the early 80s sounded more like Magazine.
Better than I remembered. Definitely belongs on the list. It's kind of punk, especially the singing (can't be 5 star with a singer like that), but it's also kind of psychedelic. Favorite song: recoil
Solid punk album, I think the first 3rd could have been cut, it was a bit long with not a ton of variety, but I think the back 2/3rds were solid.
Incredible music
Circusy feel
fine but forgettable
is good
Post punk prog ska
1/22/25. Really enjoyed this one! First time listening to Magazine and was immediately pulled in by the instrumentation and progressive song structures. Will definitely revisit.
Everything is perfect. The voice is too much annoying at first, but you just need to follow the mood 9-10/10
put british niqqas back on weed
That's not my taste in music - But ok
Solid album new wave and punk elements
It's fine, but I feel like the author's UK bias really shows in a LOT of the albums he picked for this list. I have no idea why this would be considered a must-listen to album, especially with entire genres of music missing or wildly underrepresented from the entire list.
It was ok
First time listening. Cooool. Punksy rocksy sometimes jazzy synth fun. I guess it's fair to say ahead of its time. I checked the reviews and learned that this is post punk and I love the genre without knowing it.
post punk, slight aura of the stranglers, depeche mode, quite 80s and a little avante garde. worth keeping on a playlist.
Listening to this brings me back to the time I went to an underground experimental film festival-it makes me want to relapse. I can tell the drummer is talented, the guitarist shreds, and the singer has showed up to rehearsal. That doesn’t mean I enjoyed it though.
All of the songs on this album fits into one of two categories: 1) I think the demographic for this might be goth surfers 2)This just sounds like someone singing over the cocoto racing cart background music (2005 Wii game) You may think I’m forgetting about the song with the circus beat, but there was a circus race in cocoto
Didn't care much for the singing but the guitar work and the songwriting brought it up to four stars.
Favorite Track: Shot By Both Sides
More of a 90s Punk Rock so very surprised it was released in the 70s - Very advanced for it's time so impressed there - and not bad for punk rock may I say.
nope - not my thing sorry. Tried to enjoy it, but just couldn't
2.7 2x 2007 digital remaster 55m
"Real Life" von Magazine (1978) ist ein echter Post-Punk-Klassiker, der mit seiner innovativen Mischung aus Energie, Melodie und Komplexität überzeugt. Ein starkes Debüt, das nicht nur die Fans, sondern auch die Kritiker begeistert hat – absolut hörenswert!
Shot By Both Sides //
Banger post punk album
3.9 objectively such an important album faves: shot by both sides, definitive gaze
Pretty cool. Not what I'm into these days, but I was glad to get acquainted with Magazine.
A little bit Bowie-ish, I think.
Decent
Totally listenable
This did literally nothing for me. As generic as it comes.
Starts promising, ends boring. 2/5
appreciate how sincerely geeky this record is! it definitely gives the appearance of a typical late-seventies post-punk album, but there's a level of pop finesse in the songwriting department that gives these songs a lot of strength and endurance. acerbic basslines, countermelodies galore (especially from the keys), surprising cadences and other harmonic motion. some of the material here comes off as borderline progressive, especially songs like "Burst" and "Motorcade", which owe a significant debt to, of all the bands in the world for a punk band to send up, Pink Floyd! "Burst" is spacey and flanged-out, but still retains the energy of punk from end to end; "Motorcade" is more obviously a punk song, but opens with a descending chord motif very similar to Floyd's "Echoes", plus some drum fills with huge Nick Mason energy, before picking up the pace multiple times over. elsewhere, songs take on a more straightforward approach in the vein of new wave ("Shot by Both Sides" is probably this album's overall highlight), but many of the best moments of Real Life aim in between these progressive and pop extremes, leading to songs like "My Tulpa" or "The Light Pours Out of Me" which are unlike much else from this era of British punk rock. decent 8/10.
God I love this record so much. And now that I'm older I like it even more. I liked Magazine a lot in college but I think they're one of those bands you start really getting in the latter half of your twenties. Now I feel less like the object in one of Howard Devoto's songs and relate more to his point of view. It's cruel and cynical, it's sexy, it's sleazy, it's really self-centered and obnoxious, it's disaffected. Now being all those things in punk carries a lot of baggage, and maybe they did back then too. But it's something that punk is really missing. It's like nothing really ever stepped in to fill this void and everyone decided punk was just about hanging out and making friends. Anyway. Perfect record.
Meh
I'll never complain about another foundational post-punk album. I can definitely see the influence this has had on later bands in the genre. They can be a bit goofier than a lot of post-punk which is somewhat dour which I enjoy.
Geggjað. Frábær lagasmíði og hljóðfæraleikurinn geggjaður. Var góð í fyrstu hlustun og betri í annarri og þriðju. Þessi fer á playlistann.
Frábært brautryðjendaverk í postpönkinu, minni uppáhaldstónlistarstefnu.
Found it pretty boring actually
Real cool album. Quality songs all around.
3.5
I couldn’t say it was bad but I also didn’t enjoy it
Not terrible and entertaining at times. 2.5
Real good
Real Life starts out pretty punky and transitions to something more synthy and atmospheric almost on Side 2. Shot By Both Sides and The Light Pours Out Of Me are perfect example of the difference and also highlights. This deserves more listens. 7.4/10
New wave. Ni fu ni fa.
Bah. Un rollo.
2. An unabashed slog, and I didn't even stick around for the last one.
this was ok, but I wouldn't say any particular track really inspired me. Wouldn't listen to again I don't think
Not bad. I wouldn't exactly call it a world changer, but it doesn't make me throw things.
This was fine, nothing particularly special in mind.
Ya llevo casi la mitad de la lista, y si hay algo que me ha enseñado este ejercicio es que soy un gótico de corazón. Todo el post-punk de los '70s/'80s, sumado al new wave con estética oscura, me fascina, y este disco no es la excepción. Sumamente influyente para el sonido new wave gótico, "Real Life" nos entrega una colección de composiciones que aún no han escapado completamente del punk, con inflexiones vocales agresivas pero con letras oscuras. Las composiciones son rápidas, melódicas y densas. Un muy buen LP que volveré a escuchar.
These English bands all sound the same to me
I did not expect this to end with a cover of Goldfinger. Sure, why not, I guess?
Kind of a quintessential post punk record and a great one at that. I find this to be rewarding with each listen.
It was upbeat and interesting. A little bit hard to listen to but would wake me right up.
this shit sound like magicant cool and quirky ear candy post punk, small drop in quality in the middle but only because it starts off strong
This was new to me and I am so glad to hear it!
Really good but not great
Fine but redundant and a copy of everything from late 60s/early 70s UK
Some good so far I would skip if they came on; wouldn't put any on a playlist though
I've been struggling recently to keep up with all the albums. Life has fully taken over dominating my free time and I haven't been able to give these albums the proper listen they deserve. I've definitely struggled to be a good active listener recently, and it shows with this one. I didn't remember a lot about this album when I sat down to write this review. I was ready to assume that was because it was forgettable and I was going to say some snarky things about that and call it a day. But when I literally saw my opinion of Roxy Music's "For Your Pleasure" evolve from the start of my review of it to its end, I figured I had to give this another shot. I didn't relisten to the entire thing (I have two more reviews to catch up on after this one), but I gave enough of it a second chance to form a refreshed opinion. This is great. Great energy, awesome bass lines, horns(!), and just a fun punky/new wave sound that really grabs your attention and keeps it. I don't know how I could've had a middling opinion of this one with even a passive listen. I must've been really focused on work or something. There's an air of mystery or just weirdness around the whole thing at times, which really adds to the intrigue of the experience. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Some of the songs overstay their welcome a little, but on the whole it feels timed out pretty well. I dunno. I have a weird opinion here where I really like some of this and would just skip some of the tracks outright. I think what holds it back for me is the fact that the singer's voice is, at times, so aggressively British that I just cannot deal. Three stars, I guess. Standout Tracks: Definitive Gaze, My Tulpa, Shot by Both Sides, Recoil, Motorcade, The Light Pours Out of Me
Nope, not for me. This punk tendency to emphasise the last syllable of every line is really grating once you notice they all do it
Ahh Barry Adamson, our old friend. Simpsons: No
Was expecting something terrible when I saw Barry Adamson's involvement. But this was actually alright. Not great, probably won't listen again, but still a solid 3.
This is definitely towards the bottom of the barrel. I might have enjoyed it more if there wasn't any singing on the tracks
Not weird enough to be interesting, not good enough to be enjoyable.
The punkier songs were good but I dont enjoy the post punk bits as much
Didn't care for it.
Billy Idol took some notes from these guys. And then made it better.
80s written all over it. It doesn’t hold hold up well. It’s a bit theatrical for me, but there’s some new stuff that at least holds my attention for a few minutes.
It's post punk so I'm more inclined to like it, but it's still punk.
M’eh
Postpunk, halvskidt vokal, ikke rigtig fængende
ok, reasonable punk
Catchy, well written tunes. These guys surely deserve more recognition.
Another overrated British blah meh blah album.
Was surprised to like this album. It has a more modern sound The Presidents of the United States mashed up with Green Day is as close as I can come up with.
The opening bars of the first track told me I was going to enjoy this, and that turned out to be true; right up my street - not sure how I haven't listened to it before.
Ah, this is the original of Parade - I knew it first from my all-time favorite Nouvelle Vague, 3rd album simply titled 3. But otherwise, it is basic UK new-age music.
Tout ces albums proto-punk/new wave finissent par tous se ressembler, je me souviens de rien pour être honnête
Okay
I’d rather listen to fisher Z, xtc or the boomtown rats. The Irish radiators, j Jo zep and the falcons, or a thousand other bands. This is ok. But not great.
I am familiar with Shot by Both Sides, which is a regular feature in my general listening, but I have never knowingly listened to this album before. And I don't know why. How have I deprived myself of this record for so long? This is right up my alley; muscular post-punk, intelligent, angsty, aggressive (when necessary). Apparently, Howard Devoto recruited the band by pinning up a notice in a record store; "musicians to perform and record fast and slow music. Punk mentality not essential". And that's what he got. Howard Devoto's vocal styling can be overly arch, but the rhythm section is tight and powerful (shout out to Barry Adamson), the keyboards are fascinating but never overpowering. Magazine had clearly been listening to Bowie's Berlin albums. John McGeoch is that star player. His guitar solo on 'Burst' just slays me. I'm a little less impressed with his saxophone stylings, but I could listen to him play guitar all day. This definitely goes on my "must buy" list. Shame about the cover art, which is needlessly ugly.
Correcto
Catchy post-punk with hints of new wave - and it works!
Who came up with the idea of creating the bass/guitar duo of McGeoch and Adamson? I just wanna thank you. Ground breaking post-punk that only gets more creative as you go further into the album. It’s of course the 1000th album of its genre on the list so far - but this is one that should stay.
litty
Impressive stuff honestly
Found this a little mediocre for the most part, but there are a few interesting songs (Burst, Motorcade, and The Light Pours out of Me) that signal a big shift from early punk to Post-Punk.
How come I didn't know this, as a Pixies fan! It's great, has enough punk vibe but also much more clever than what came before in terms of musicality. The songs are varied and I'll definitely listen to this again. 5* because it's so good and fresh after all those years.
Very very interesting sound.....need more listens....
I dont think I have heard of this group ever before and I liked them a lot, I liked this album a lot. It was nice introduction to Magazine. I listened through several times all the high points! Its getting 4 stars though because about halfway through I think the 4th listen I just wanted something else. So clearly its good and held my attention but some of the earlier 5 stars were what I listened to that whole day but here I did switch off of it after awhile. Still a great album and still one I fully plan on going back to.
I am such a sucker for this genre. Listening to this album, I NEVER would've guessed this came out in the 70s. Really awesome knowing music that sounds like this was being made back then. Overall, really really like this album.
Novel sounds with okay integration, solid enough construction, good enough genre piece. Felt unremarkable.
Killer album! Love a great new discovery.
Colour supplement.
shot through both sides
I guess there’s a reason they’re left off the list of bands that sound like this? Btw, that sound is exactly what you think would be, judging just on the band name and cover art. (ntm.)
Fine.
Started slow, but it really grew on me as it went on. Lots of Buzzcocks influence here, and in turn, a lot that has influenced The Cure. Good stuff.
Magazine is one of those bands that lots of people love but I've never listened to. So I'm glad to have gotten this today. Solid album that gets better with repeated listenings.
A lot going on here. Almost too much. I wouldn't really call it bad, just not important. And that's like the whole point.
Quite a good listen. Liked a bunch of songs here.
Excuse my language but HOLY FUCKING SHIT BALLS was this album everything and more. this album is being bought on vinyl, put on my playlist and a forever favorite. they were definitely ahead of their time. 10/5
Interesting listen primarily because the singer from the Buzzcocks left and went onto for this band. So you’re getting a godfather of pop-punk moving on to be a godfather of post-punk/ new wave. There were moments of genuine creativity surrounded by stretches of basic punk songs that makes the listener think “this sounds familiar”, but not necessarily in a good way. Not a big fan.
Unknown to me. Unremarkable to me. A fine sound, but Unremarkable. Except that it has sax. That's always a plus.
Don’t believe I’ve heard them before. Similar to Television
Seemed ahead if its time. Can see how it may have been influential. I wasn't moved.
Another group I have never heard of and I am now a fan! Want to hear more and will buy this album on vinyl
Wild and bombastic. late 70s sound with mega plate reverb on all the vocals and some inexplicably vibrato-ey synths.
This is okay but not really my jam.
Solid lineup of tracks. Great end with Goldfinger.
Best tracks were Shot By Both Sides and Burst. Not a bad album at all, weakest track was the final track, Parade. Happy to appreciate it as a good album but completely not for me. 5/10.
Yep, this floats my boat. I mean, occasionally they dial up the creepy circus vibes a little far even for my tastes... but mostly there's a good balance of punky energy, arty experimentation, theatrical grandeur and weird sounds that give it so much more life than other records of the era.
post-punk new wave excellence, finishing with a Shirley Bassey cover !
🎧Interesting but kind of aimless sounding post-punk album. I may spend more time with it. Songs drag on a bit. Favorite track: The Light Pours Out Of Me
Well, at least it's an important post-punk album this time. Not only it Magazine's Real Life an important album in the development of the post-punk genre, it's also really good. This thing is awesome. The sound is great. It's quite varied and unique. Comparing the tones of songs like "Definitive Gaze" and "Shot By Both Sides" is pretty crazy. The latter of those two songs is just amazing, and the former is a pretty good opener. The vocals are pretty solid as well. I definitely like Howard Devoto's vocals more than I did the vocals on the album I got from his former band Buzzcocks. The writing does its job well. I do have problems though. While the best songs on this album are total bangers, the weaker ones don't really do much for me. They're fine, just nothing special. I praised the vocals earlier, but honestly they don't always work for me either. Those problems are pretty minor though. This album's great. High 4/5.
Much more synths than I expected, in a good way. Definitive Gaze is a nice opener and My Tulpa as well with good keyboards and a bouncy rhythm. Shot By Both Sides ups the energy more and brings the riffing. Catchy stuff. Then Recoil goes much more punk. Lots of variety here. Difficult to categorize but I like most of it. Motorcade is maybe the best song, a six minute epic with some moody passages and a super fast middle section. It all feels very fresh.
A mash up of sounds
Kind of punky
Definitive Gaze 3.8 My Tulpa 3.7 Shot by Both Sides 3.4 Recoil 3 Burst 4 Motorcade 3.8 The Great Beautician in the Sky 4 The Light Pours Out of Me 3.5 Parade 3.8 Score: 3.666666667
The Light Pours Out Of Me is a great song. Rest is ok 3/5
Weird and british
Ok - this was a new one for me and was fantastic from the first note on. Bit punky, bit proggy Really enjoyable and I can’t fault it
I had only ever heard Song from Under the Floorboards from the Left of the Dial box set so I was excited to have a whole Magazine album to listen to. It did not disappoint. Such a unique band with a unique sound especially in 1977/78.
p407. 1978. 2 stars. Limp post punk, saved from one star by "Shot By Both Sides".
Magazine's debut album, Real Life, is a cornerstone of the post-punk movement. With its haunting melodies, cryptic lyrics, and experimental soundscapes, it stands as a testament to the genre's innovative spirit. The album's standout tracks, like "Shot by Both Sides" and "The Light Pours Out of Me," showcase the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with a dark, introspective atmosphere. Howard Devoto's distinctive vocals, coupled with Dave Formula's atmospheric keyboards, create a unique and captivating listening experience. While Real Life may not be an immediate earworm, its rewards come from repeated listens. Its depth and complexity make it a timeless album that continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release.
This was a fun one. I think I this one would grow on me with repeated plays. So far, a strong 3 - had me excited to hear the next track throughout.
I don't know, man. Relevant for being first in something maybe?
Another late 70s/early 80s English band. Ok, but not particularly memorable.
While I think it's a well made album, there aren't a lot of standouts here for me. The songs sound very safe for the most part and don't try anything too crazy, which I feel is a big part of success in this genre. Favorites were My Tulpa and My Mind Ain't So Open
I liked this one. Nothing too amazing but consistently good throughout. Liked the sound of the guitar. Favorite songs were Shot By Both Sides, Burst, and The Light Pours Out Of Me.
The singer from the Buzzcocks left the band and somehow found a way to make even crappier music. There is no real sustenance or creativity in any of these songs, save maybe, MAYBE, for 'Recoil'. His voice is borderline unbearable, the guitar riffs are beyond generic, and the lyrics are incredibly bland. If annoying had a sound, it would sound like this. It's not even cool in the way crappy post-punk can sound. It's unintelligible meandering.
Meh.
Good overall but can get a little grating in one sitting. Perhaps a victim of this challenge and didn't get as much attention as it deserved.
There were some stuff there that I vibed to. Most of it was pure shite. Oh and my message to the person who came with the idea of adding that piece to song 11 at 1:25: You are untalented, lame, unfunny, dumb, uncreative, edgy wannabe, shite of an artist, and probably a cunt, and you should be ashamed of yourself for turning a semi-ok song to a shite song. (Yo if you're actually reading this, I don't mean this shit, just bantering! While I maintain my opinion that that piece was shite, I'm sure you are very talented! Love your work!)
It isn't art and it isn't mainstream meh
Ahhh the 80ies. Adorably tame by today’s measures, and very entertaining! I giggled lots 😆
Ahah another weird one
Never heard about these but surprisingly quite liked them!
Meh... for some reason it sounds a bit older than when it was actually recorded. I mean it's not horrible but a bit samey. It's sometimes difficult to tell when one song ends and the next starts
Ok
Fine but a little dull after a few tracks.
Definite Gaze sounds like the munsters theme song except it got old real quick with it's repeative notions. I made it half way through song 1 before giving up.
Cool post punk album would listen again
Shot by Both Sides The Light Pours Out of Me
I can’t believe I never heard of these guys before. I feel like they should be spoken of in the same breath as Talking Heads, Television, etc. This is a brilliant record with a distinctive sound, yet also ranging across the entire punk/post-punk spectrum. Clearly highly influential as diverse as Radiohead, Sopor Aeternus and Of Montreal.
This album reminds me of the song the punk listens to on the bus in Star Trek IV Voyage Home. I don't hate it.
This kind of punk just does nothing for me.
An album i have no knowledge of - pretty good on first listen , similar vibe to the Stranglers, going to give it another go. first five tracks - great, but less keen on the more punky mid tracks and the cover of goldfinger !
I’m’a bit bored of this
Parit hyvät rallit, mutta sen ohella kosolti mielenkiinnotonta ääntä. Pitänee kuunnella vielä ajan kanssa toistamiseen.
The layers in this album are mysterious, ingenious, and enchanting. Real Life is an experience. Every track is meaningful to the whole concept. I love Magazine, one of the gifts that this life gave us.
Another brit post-punk/pre-new wave band. Nothing new here but I do like the Clash-esque vocals and the synth beats.
Just great album, punk, post punk and some goth. love it.
Art rock/post punk record with several great tracks.
Good listen. A good blend of punk and art rock.
I enjoyed this one quite a bit. A nice mix of different instruments in this post-punk format. I'll listen to this one again.
most songs were 5 minutes long and i didn’t really care for the whole thing that much, it sounded decent and was okay overall but i found it a chore to listen to it and think there’s better albums to be on this list overall
Absolutely perfect
Didn't work for me at all.
Okay album
OK, I listened once. While it did seem that there was something going on musically at times, I just couldn't find it in myself to tolerate the melodies and vocals. To tip it all off, the "cover" of "Goldfinger" was completely unnecessary. I need to listen to the proper and only version by Shirley Bassey ASAP!
gonna be honest i really enjoyed this. considered giving it a 3 but there were enough really good moments on almost every song and it kept me engaged and interested throughout the whole thing. very cool stuff. might keep listening to a couple of these
Pre-listening thoughts: I have literally never heard of this band or album before. The album cover is freakyyy. They have less than 100k listeners on Spotify which is crazy that they made this list. This album has gotten great reviews and people can’t quite seem to pin a genre down so I’m pretty curious to say the least. Post/during listening thoughts: The vocal production (and instrumental production) is quite interesting. Some of the production does kind of date itself. It’s sort of charming almost 50 years later though. Even though the album cover is wackadoo the sound kinda fits it so props ig? I kinda rock with the post punk genre a lot so this is sort of right up my alley. The standard album stops at Parade so that’s all that I will consider for this review but I’m still gonna listen to the bonus tracks (but if they’re awful they won’t tank this rating). I love being able to hear when artists are British lol. Shot by Both Sides is superrrr catchy. This is very punk which I was not expecting! I know I literally just said I like post punk so like I should’ve known but I’m an idiot and get surprised at anything. I wanna mosh to Recoil. I could definitely see how this would be a huge influence to later 80s and beyond artists because in the 70s this genre was really new and fresh. Burst sounds like a Radiohead track. Okayy stacked vocals love that choice! Outro is fireeee. The midway rhythm change (basically became a diff song lol) in The Great Beautician in the Sky threw me. Not opposed to it though cause the second half of the song is better. Bonus tracks are good as well. That was a solid listen 7/10! Would love to revisit cause I think it would grow on me a little more. DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: mixed on this. Super influential but later ppl also did the genre just as well if not better. Like do you need to see the blueprint to appreciate the architecture? I don’t think so. But it’s cool and insightful. Fav tracks: Shot by Both Sides, Recoil, Burst but specifically the outro, Touch and Go (bonus track) Least fav tracks: n/a
could i write poetry to this? n
Musically a 5. Vocals drop it down quite a bit.
Not the most interesting album
Good album. Reminded me a bit of Devi
Niet geweldig, voegt niets toe. Klonk als veel andere bands die dit beter deden.
Amazing album. Post punk is one of my favourite genres, and you can hear on this album, that this is where we’re headed. I really enjoyed listening to this. For some reason I had only heard The Light Pours Out of Me before, but the rest of the album is just as great. The music reminds me of Television.
This is a solid post-punk album. There's a lot to like here. some of the songs are pretty catchy, the instrumentation is good and it has a clear defined sound for this project. I think they hit something good when they made this.
This is a good example of an early post punk album. You can see the beginnings of 80's rock in here with some of the riffs and melodies. It sounds a bit like if David Bowie was more average, or if the Clash were less punk. It's good, but it's not very unique The mastering and production is great; I liked the guitar tones and levels especially. It's front and center without taking over. The bass is clear and punctuated, the drums are even and the cymbals aren't overbearing. "Shot by Both Sides" is the best track on here, it sounds like a faster and tighter Clash song, which I like. I also enjoyed "Recoil". In general the faster and more aggressive the song was, the better it sounded. On the other end I don't need literal circus music on "The Great Beautician in the Sky" at all, ever. The final track, "Parade" was also a bit of a stinker. An average album with some highlights and some turds. Good enough!
Firstly I do not like the cover. This looks like the women that appear during my sleep paralyses that stand at the end of my bed and reach for me with their long, inhumane fingers. I always wake up just before they reach my face but find myself with chapped lips in the morning. After the first song I was worried Matt Noonan over here was going to ruin the album. I was pleasantly surprised after that. The new wave and punk songs stand out as the best with a few WTF moments during the carnival songs. I rather like this but am hard pressed to think of a mood that would cause me to want to listen again.
Shots by both sides i the light pours out of me su među najboljim post punk stvarima uopće
## In-Depth Review of the Album "Real Life" by Magazine "Real Life" is the debut album by British post-punk band Magazine, released in 1978. The album, produced by John Leckie, is often regarded as a seminal work in the post-punk genre. This review delves into the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, providing a comprehensive analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. ### Lyrics The lyrics of "Real Life," primarily penned by lead vocalist Howard Devoto, are a significant aspect of the album's identity. Devoto’s lyrics are known for their intellectual depth, existential angst, and poetic abstraction. #### Themes and Imagery 1. **Existentialism and Alienation**: Many tracks explore themes of existential dread and alienation. For instance, in "Definitive Gaze," Devoto sings about the desire to find meaning in a disorienting world. The imagery is often surreal and abstract, which enhances the sense of dislocation. 2. **Social Commentary**: Songs like "The Light Pours Out of Me" reflect on the impact of societal pressures on individual identity. Devoto’s lyrics critique the superficiality of modern life and the struggle to maintain authenticity. 3. **Personal Reflection**: Tracks such as "Motorcade" provide a more introspective look at personal experiences and emotions, wrapped in metaphor and allegory. The lyrics here are introspective and often convey a sense of melancholy and reflection. #### Poetic Style Devoto’s writing style is marked by its use of complex metaphors, literary references, and a non-linear narrative approach. This style requires active engagement from the listener, making the lyrics a critical component of the album's intellectual appeal. ### Music The music on "Real Life" is a fusion of punk rock’s raw energy and the more experimental tendencies of art rock, making it a pioneering work in the post-punk genre. #### Instrumentation and Arrangement 1. **Guitar Work**: John McGeoch’s guitar work is a standout feature. His use of angular riffs, unconventional chord progressions, and effects such as flanging and phasing creates a distinctive sound that is both edgy and atmospheric. Tracks like "Shot By Both Sides" showcase his innovative playing style. 2. **Synthesizers**: The use of synthesizers by Dave Formula adds a layer of complexity to the music. The synths are not just background textures but are integral to the songs' structures, providing melodic and harmonic depth. "My Tulpa" is a prime example, where the synthesizers create an eerie, otherworldly atmosphere. 3. **Rhythm Section**: Barry Adamson (bass) and Martin Jackson (drums) provide a solid and dynamic rhythm section. Adamson’s bass lines are often melodic and prominent, while Jackson’s drumming incorporates both rock and funk influences, giving the music a rhythmic flexibility. #### Innovation and Complexity The music on "Real Life" is characterized by its willingness to experiment with form and structure. Songs often eschew traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more complex arrangements. This complexity is balanced by a sense of urgency and intensity, ensuring that the music remains engaging. ### Production Produced by John Leckie, "Real Life" benefits from a clean yet dynamic production style. Leckie’s experience with bands like Pink Floyd and his understanding of studio technology allowed him to capture the band’s energy while also highlighting their experimental tendencies. #### Sound Quality 1. **Clarity and Balance**: The production on "Real Life" is notable for its clarity and balance. Each instrument is distinct in the mix, allowing the intricate interplay between the musicians to shine through. This is particularly important given the album’s complex arrangements. 2. **Use of Effects**: Leckie effectively uses studio effects to enhance the music’s atmosphere without overwhelming it. The use of reverb, delay, and modulation effects is subtle but effective, contributing to the album’s distinctive sound. 3. **Dynamic Range**: The album maintains a good dynamic range, which is essential for the impact of the music. The quieter, more introspective moments have space to breathe, while the more intense sections are powerful and immediate. ### Themes The themes of "Real Life" are multifaceted, encompassing both personal and societal concerns. #### Exploration of Reality and Perception The album’s title suggests a focus on the nature of reality, and many songs explore this theme from different angles. There is a recurring motif of questioning what is real and what is illusion, reflecting the postmodern skepticism of the late 1970s. #### Modernity and Technology Several tracks address the impact of modernity and technology on human experience. This is reflected both in the lyrics and the futuristic soundscapes created by the band. The tension between progress and alienation is a key theme, as seen in songs like "My Tulpa." #### Identity and Authenticity Issues of identity and authenticity are central to "Real Life." Devoto’s lyrics often grapple with the challenge of maintaining a sense of self in a world that seems increasingly fragmented and artificial. This theme is poignantly expressed in "The Light Pours Out of Me." ### Influence "Real Life" has had a profound influence on the post-punk genre and beyond. #### Impact on Post-Punk Magazine’s debut album is often cited as a cornerstone of post-punk. Its combination of punk’s raw energy with more sophisticated musical and lyrical elements set a template for many bands that followed, including Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and The Cure. #### Broader Musical Influence Beyond post-punk, "Real Life" has influenced a range of artists in alternative rock, new wave, and even electronic music. The album’s innovative use of synthesizers and guitar effects can be seen as a precursor to the synth-pop and new wave movements of the early 1980s. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros 1. **Innovative Sound**: The album’s blend of punk energy and art rock sophistication was groundbreaking and remains compelling. 2. **Strong Lyrics**: Howard Devoto’s lyrics are intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant. 3. **Excellent Musicianship**: The band members’ technical skills and creative interplay are exceptional. 4. **Production Quality**: John Leckie’s production is clean and effective, enhancing the album’s impact. 5. **Influence**: "Real Life" has had a lasting influence on multiple genres, underscoring its importance in music history. #### Cons 1. **Complexity**: The album’s complexity and abstract lyrics may be challenging for some listeners, making it less accessible. 2. **Consistency**: While most tracks are strong, a few might be seen as less memorable or cohesive. 3. **Era-Specific Sound**: Some production techniques and sounds are very much of their time, which might date the album for contemporary listeners. ### Conclusion "Real Life" by Magazine is a landmark album that has earned its place in the annals of music history. Its innovative approach to music and lyrics, combined with high-caliber musicianship and production, make it a standout work in the post-punk genre. While its complexity and abstract nature may not appeal to everyone, for those willing to engage with it, "Real Life" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album’s influence on subsequent generations of musicians further cements its status as a classic.
Ok british punk-ish
Solid. 4
One of the very first post punk records. Witty and tuneful.
Standout Tracks: I forgot to keep track because I was playing Mario Kart Lyrics/Vocals: 4/5 Instrumentals: 4/5 Vibes: 4/5 Overall: 4/5
Really struggled with this one. Others clearly love this but I'm not sure I feel the same - maybe because I'm not super in to art rock. Maybe on future listens
Okay so I'm hit or miss on post Punk but this is definitely a hit for me. Started out cool but once we got to tracks 4-6 I was hooked. An infectious energy and very danceable instrumentals had me excited throughout the whole thing. I think it'll grow on me too Fav songs: - Definitive Gaze - Shot by Both Sides - Recoil - Burst - Motorcade -
Really great stuff. Didn't know what to expect going into this one. Was delightfully surprised.
meh
Listening to this album really makes me think about what the early post-punk scene must have been like, when it was still called 'new musick'. The punk scene in the mid-70s seems to have spread like a forest fire and burned out as quickly. So many of those artists were reventing themselves, rejecting the oversimplicity of the genre, while holding onto the D.I.Y. attitudes. Post punk embraced art, literature, eclecticism and experimentation, and brought it to the masses. Or whatever portion of the masses were willing to listen. Johnny Rotten formed Public Image Ltd. Joy Division took an immediate left turn early on. Iggy Pop escaped with David Bowie to Berlin for his early solo work. But I never knew about Magazine. As others emerged from the embers of punk, so too did Magazine follow the Buzzcocks. Unlike some of their darker and more avant garde contemporaries, 'Real Life' is a damn fun album. The energy of The Buzzcocks is maintained flawlessly, but the music is completely unbounded by the strict limits of punk. In this way, post punk is a more honest reflection of punk ethos, given that it rejects any predefined rules of what the genre should look like. Magazine's more upbeat style and incorporation of synthesizers may have been an early step towards New Wave. They were certainly influential on the indie rock scene, with likes of Johnny Mar and Jonny Greenwood (among others) claiming to be big fans. Supposedly, Greenwood even declined to join them in 2009 because he felt too shy. This is despite Radiohead being one of the biggest bands in the world at the time. I might not be quite as big a fan as he is, but I definitely enjoyed this discovery.
Pretty full-on '80s, no? Especially for a '78 release date. It sounds more like bands one would come to like (Jazz Butcher, anyone?) than a band one actually likes. And let's be honest, they didn't exactly work out to be Talking Heads or, for that matter, Television. One likes the edgy, driving guitars – which even seem to chime on "Definitive Gaze;" but things a get a bit too synthy at time and they put a bit too much weight on the songs – too many tempo changes (see the otherwise interesting and likable "Beautician") and perhaps too long. The artier they go, the clunkier it gets (see synths and sax on closer), which is another way they predicted New Wave. "Burst" certainly engages and "Motorcade" (before it speeds up unpleasantly and then slows down a again) seems to foreshadow about 10 different bands that were just round the corner. But lots else are less impactful. Seems as if they were of two minds and neither the punkier thrashers nor the artier-synthier cuts fullly come off. A for effort (especialy in terms of trying to lighten up punk a bit) and or exerting a positive influence on so much good music to come. B-/C+ for effect. They knew what they were doing, but maybe they needed the '80s as much as the '80s needed them. Bottom line: Television is better than Magazine.
I had never heard of this band before pulling this album, but wow. This is a very cool era of music, and a wonderful composition. Kinda seems Bowie-ish? Definitely a gateway into the 80s era of music. This probably isn't going in my rotation but I do have a lot of respect for this record.
This wasn’t bad. Not something I’d put on again, but didn’t hate it.
This felt very average. Good not bad. I’d be fine if this was on in the background.
Energetic, exciting artrock/post-punk, so good it’s borderline funky!
Wow, this is a great punk album instrumentally, and the Buzzcocks influence is clear.
Not for me
To be fair, I had it on in the background while I was working. But nothing caught my attention enough to replay any of it / turn it up more
It was ok
Context is important. I'm sure that in 1978, Real Life was a wildly innovative record. In 2024, it sounds like a very average post-punk album. The addition of keyboard is both interesting and mildly jarring. The music is perfectly serviceable. But I don't think I'll be revisiting the album anytime soon.
Was aware of Magazine in post punk period but what I heard never interested me. Gave this a listen. Still no interest. 2/5 13/7/24
I feel like I should like this more than I do. It's okay.
Much better than I was expecting from the write up. Very proggy and certainly ahead of its time.
Never heard of them before. Sound like a club band.
post-punk comes alive
Bah. Un rollo.
Reminds me a bit of The Buzzcocks. Some pretty interesting musical sections that on their own are fantastic. Vocals at times fit and other times don’t. Pretty mixed about this one as there were bits that I really enjoyed and bits that just fell flat. 5/10
The album cover is pretty rad. I’d never heard of them before and had no expectations.? The sound is pretty fun a little new wave a bit punk at times. It makes me want to check out more and will include some tracks on my music rotation.
Remarkably unremarkable. I just listened in the last 24 hours and can't even recall much about it. 2/5
Fascinating
I like the instrumentation. Not necessarily something if want to listen to with other people around... Does that make it a guilty pleasure?
It seems to be a huge influence on post Punk so it gets 3 from me. However, it didn't really stand out and it had that very typical post Punk voice
I kept thinking “I should like this album” but I never did. It seems adjacent to some of my new wave favorites but it just didn’t grab me.
Remastered 2007, staat er dan trots bij op Joetjoep. Maar het klinkt nog net zo beroerd als in 1978. Een paar nummers zijn beter dan Frans Bauer, andere werken weer danig op de zenuwen (vals!). Een mallotige cover van Goldfinger (oorspronkelijk een B-kantje, geen onderdeel van het album) is sympathiek, maar kan de zaak ook niet meer redden. Weg ermee.
Tijdens het afspelen, maakt een apparaat op de bouwplaats ineens megaveel herrie. Als dat stopt, hoor ik de muziek weer. En verlang terug naar de herrie van dat apparaat. Wat een valse zang. Een schande voor de lijst.
Post-punk, new wave, art rock. En dan Brits uit 1978. Daar worden bij voorbaat al heel blij van, not! De zang is zo'n typisch verveelde Britse zeurstem. De gitaartjes en de synthesizer effecten zijn best vermakelijk gelukkig. Chiptune is het soms bijna, alsof ik weer Megaman op de gameboy aan het spelen ben. Maar het is ook heel rommelig, expres. Het probleem met dit soort muziek is wel een beetje dat ze zichzelf enorm serieus nemen. Als ze het nu als een geintje zien, dan kan het nog best vermakelijk zijn (denk aan de Toy Dolls ofzo). Maar deze gasten denken echt dat ze de wereld verbeteren met deze muziek. Door te veel drugs te gebruiken ook. Al schijnt muziek daar soms wel beter van te worden. Deze muziek alleen niet.
Cool post punk
3-4
An average post-punk album with some great bits. "Motorcade" is my favourite track. Some songs are a bit generic. The bonus tracks are boring (They don't count). There's nothing to really write about this album. 3 stars for "Real Life".
Never heard a single note by this band. I have been remiss in not listening to them. My daughter told me she liked the background music on the songs but not the words and she is wrong. Both the background music and the words are great. Really cool album and for every Duck Stab by the Residents there is a Real Life by Magazine and it makes this list worth it. Now I want to make a post-punk playlist so I can put Magazine in with the other bands like the Banshees and The Gun Club.
7,15
A Burst!
A day after getting some terrible proto-punk in the form of Violent Femmes, here comes some really good proto-punk! This is how it should be done ffs. Never heard of this band before but thoroughly impressed. Few weaker tracks but some absolute bangers on here. Will be on rotation for sure.
meh
Pleasantly surprised by this one! Weird and funky and surprisingly listenable - I saw the "proto-punk" comments and got nervous, but I didn't find it that punky.
hadn't heard of these guys before but it's cool that the frontman for the buzzcocks is running the show. this album was neat. it was weird, punky, new wavey, dark, intriguing, and stylistically varied. some random thoughts on various tracks: shot by both sides is definitely a banger, already added this one to my monthly listening playlist. burst is practically a david bowie song. motorcade sounds like a really punky version of the residents???? the great beautician in the sky is some scooby doo carnival music for sure. the james bond song at the end was a neat inclusion, though I don't really understand why it's here lol favorites: definitive gaze, shot by both sides, recoil, touch and go, goldfinger
Sigh, I don't know. Sounds like Bowie or Eno's music from the same era. Forgettable. I was waiting it for it to end, so it's just background music. It's music that someone else is very excited about and plays it through the aux, but you can't wait for it to end. I sound harsh, but I do generally like this kind of music from this era. I would give it a 1.5, but since I can't pick decimals here, then I'm in favor of going higher, because it is cool for its time and I would always rather be defensive of releases like this as opposed to corporate arena music of any era. 2/5.
Really interesting sounds and vibes. Apparently influential, pre-new wave but solidly post-punk.
bro wtf is this hot garbage
This was an interesting listen. I'm glad I didn't turn it off with the first bits of synth started in Definitive Gaze. I could hear where some new wave groups would have picked up from them. I was not surprised when Bauhaus started playing right after the final song.
Interesting but not really for me
Surprisingly diverse. I was really digging this album, very groovy and a little ethereal with some rockin riffs.
bowie-ish, but too much dissonance
Amazing.
Glam rock a la bowie t.rex, and definitely punk and new wave.
I'm a bit stumped on this one. I've listened about half a dozen times now and I still can't form an opinion. On the plus side, the synths are really fun. I enjoy the music of the album and the lyrics are just kinda wacky enough to be interesting. That should be all of it. But on the negative, the vocalist is awful and the recording sounds incredibly 70's. I just struggle with old recordings. But the fact I keep listening to it makes think I'll keep wanting to.
New band to me. Strong guitars and interesting and cool sound that is often spoiled by the lead singer’s poor and whiny vocals.
I feel drawn to this one. I want to listen to it at least one more time to pick up what I missed on the first pass. I'm surprised in a good way. The album goes all over the place, but it never stops being interesting and listenable. I really enjoyed this one.
Not a bad, not bad indeed
This is so fun and wonderful. Shot By Both Sides is excellent. Beautician in the Sky is ridiculous. Really enjoyed this record overall. Interesting, unserious, well made, and surprising. Real hidden gem.
Very enjoyable. Had never come across this before. 3.5
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