Reviews (page 5 of 7)
First album in this journey I had zero context for and had no idea what it would sound like. Unique, summery album with good production. Nothing to rush back to for me, but would put it on at a backyard party for sure.
I had never heard this one and I really liked it. It reminded me of the beta band.
Entirely underwhelming. No envelopes pushed, no emotions triggered, absolutely zero excitement, other than the oddly terrifying cover art. One exception was "Lying in the Snow" which was decent.
Pretty cool, sounds ahead of its time somewhat. I had never heard of this band so it was nice to be exposed to something new. I like the blend of genres but I can't say too many songs popped out at me.
This was fun
Decent
really chill sunny album which came unexpected. Wasnt expecting anything crazy so i can say i liked it. Will get few spins on some sunny afternoons this year. (3.5/5.0)
Really chill summer type vibes I love it just a couple songs I don't care about
Boring as fuck. One good song on it and they are just covering it. You're getting a 2
I forgot this was playing while it was on. That means it was pleasant enough for me not to notice, and not so good that I notice. Some bits I thoughts sounded nice but inessential. Decent background music, not memorable or necessary to listen to at all.
Absolutely terrible, sounds like primary school music lesson.
Didn't connect with this one
Heal yeah that’s weird and good and hazy
This was pleasant without being boring. I sometimes find music that's described as "calming" to be grating because there's not much going on, so this I kind of had enough happening to actually feel kind of relaxed and vibey.
Ok
I really enjoyed this one, though it felt somewhat slight.
A few good ones
If this is sunshine, then I’m the Punchbag.
Pondering and aimless. I suspect this is probably good if you're stoned, but not so when you're mowing the lawn on a Sunday morning. I reckon the lawnmower was making equally interesting noises. It gets a 2 because I can see a situation where it might be okay.
First band on the list where I had no clue what to expect. Essential listening? No, and I can't understand why this album is on the list. Good vibes and an easy listen? Indeed. I may spin this one again.
Catchy Grooves, especially the first few songs.
Liked a couple Rating: 2.2
This was my album after "You want it Darker" so it was a refreshing change of pace. That being said the first part of the album is almost generic bordering on background in a video game. The latter part of the album improves as more piano is introduced. I am unlikely to listen again but its ok 3/5.
Pretty good. Eclectic styles, interesting indie production. Two dudes at home. Fairly impressive. Another post-1999 album that feels like they put it in newer editions of the book just to have albums from this era.
A pleasant urpeise! never heard of them, no knowing what to expect m and this really hot the spot today. Nice, mellow, cool songs... slow and steady, like lying on a raft on a meandering stream. Give it a listen. Im adding to my Apple music of what it's worth. Also, my 500th, which means nothing really... soon I head to the second half
After 20+ albums into this journey this is the first album and artist that is completely new to me. Eclectic, easy listening, and fun. It's a list of 1,001 albums to listen to, not 1,001 groundbreaking, genre-defining, launched-a-thousand-band albums. Thanks for the introduction. I needed something new and enjoyable today.
Never stumbled on this band before. Must say they sound more modern than 2001, impressive. A bit quirky sounding at times as well, like 'No Trophy'. Much electric piano in this one, nice. Their supposed most popular song, 'A Minha Menina', was the one that stood out the most on the album, and was also my least favourite song of the album. Instead I found that they shone in the more downtempo songs, like in 'Sunshine', 'Lying in the Snow', and 'Sky Holds The Sun', for example. So the latter half of the album definitely catered better to my taste than the first half. Think this will have to be a weak 4. Not the best, but enough here to carry home for me to warrant an above average rating.
Very chill but also lacked some identity. Some reggae influences in "No Trohpy". "Punchbag" felt like some 2010s hipster music a la Vampire Weekend. It is a bit all over the place which makes it hard to judge. Mostly it was just very chill. The more rock-oriented "A Minha Menina" is actually quite catchy and the only song that really stood out to me. As an album to have on in the background on a chill day I think it works quite well. I have hard time giving it more praise than that. Weak 3.
This album is so great. My only exposure to The Bees before this was Chicken Payback so this was an absolute treat. Also wen A Minha Menina is such a great track I can see why it's been used in advertising. I'll definitely be digging in.
A personal favorite - loved it at the time and love it still. Saw The Bees at a tiny music festival not too long after this came out and it was a perfectly halcyon moment. This is just lovely summery vibes in album form. Pretty gutting to see all the negative reviews - a real "look how they massacred my boy" moment. I guess it's understandable, and entirely Dimery's fault for giving his list such a ridiculous title but not really making any attempt to live up to it. "The top 1001 albums of a British Boomer" probably wouldn't sell as well, heh. Fave tracks - "Punchbag", "No Trophy", "A Minha Menina", "Zia"
Meh. Just blends in
It’s like the Eels but without the weirdness which just makes it boring and unremarkable. I don’t know how anyone could get excited about it. I use Apple Music and usually when there is an album or artist I haven’t heard of on here, the write up reveals something that informs me as to why it’s important. Neither the album nor the band have any wrote up at all. It not bad, it just doesn’t need to be heard before you die by any stretch of the imagination.
🎀 song
pretty weird and boring album. the only song of note was a cover.
aurinko paistaa silimään niin miten ei voisi hymyillä saatana KAUNIS p-ivä KAUNIS.. töllöttää vaan aurinkoa tuijottaa vaan.. suu auki silmät palaa vaa.. kyllä ilahduttavaa toki siis yö nyt..heh dark knight.. Kuuma ilma roikkuu kuin kuollut mies Valkoisesta tammesta Ihmiset istuvat kuistilla Mieti miten asiat ennen olivat Pimeä yö Pimeä yö.. ehkä tämä albumi ainakin loppuosa sopii myös tämmöesen aikaan päivästä.. btw 2001 eikä 2002 , rotten 02 generation.. ei ole tämä semmoista virheellinen klassifikaatio ja muuten reippaastikkin.. sweet like a champion
I bought this. On CD. Probably off the back of a rave review in, oh I don't know, Q? Why did any of that happen? The very essence of the Isle of Wight in music form.
Nothing on this stood out for me.
I'm basically starting to cringe anytime I see my latest album is from the 2000s. Was this legit the worst era of music ever? At its best moments, this sounds like a children's record. I respect wanting to blend multiple styles and find your own voice as a band/project, but this is another instance where all that attempted innovation just waters everything down. Nothing here is memorable. Nothing here makes me go "wow!" when I hear it. Nothing makes me want to delve deeper into their catalog, or re-listen to this release. It's not offensive, it's just... there, like a backdrop you completely ignore. It has no emotional impact whatsoever.
This was some nice chill background your of stuff. A bit jazzy,a bit Beatlesy, a bit orchestral, it was a lot of fun.
I'm impressed that this was essentially just 2 musicians DIYing this album and it flows really well. However, it doesn't really stay with me.
This album surprised me. I had never heard of The Bees until now, nor did I recognize any of the songs on this album. I liked melodies, and I thought the addition of a horn section worked.
3 stars.
I had never heard of this artist and was pleasantly surprised. It's moody, but isn't depressing or sorrowful... it's emotive. The songwriting and composing is creative. I liked it and am curious to learn more about the band.
First time hearing the Bees. I felt like the album had some interesting ideas but I dont think it was executed bery successfully. A lot of the songs were bland and there wasnt anything that really stood out. Overall- it was fine
This was unexpectedly good. A lot of replay value throughout the record. Will most certainly be coming back to it. Has a good early morning vibe.
i thought this was lovely
Pre-listening thoughts: okay Post/during listening thoughts: this is nice but like let me say something about a lot of the post 2000 picks on this list. Why are so many of them like unremarkable (and predominantly male) indie and alt rock??? Female pop has been so prominent and influential in the 2010s-now especially, but even in the 2000s. Same with RnB. Both genres are sorely underrepresented on this list imo. Maybe that’s bc that’s mostly what I listen to, but I could name like 20+ albums that are post 2000 that should have been here instead of something like this or the Vines or Doves or THREE arcade fire albums (one is enough). There’s just so many of these that I don’t quite understand why they’re here, but that doesn’t mean I hate them or even dislike them. I actually enjoyed The Suburbs a lot, and this was decent too. It’s just kind of whatever in terms of significance. 5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: no Fav tracks: Sunshine, Lying in the Snow Least fav tracks: A Minha Menina, Sweet Like a Champion
Very catchy. Almost 5 stars.
Again another welcome backdrop to working. We enjoyed this.
light. hints of dub. pleasant falsettos. but, ultimately, it sounds like music for a cider advert. no depth.
Good, but def not 1001
Vibey and groovy. Like
3.5 - decent laid back easy listening
Aldrig hört förut men det var överraskande bra. Lyssnade på plattan två gånger.
This started out terribly, possibly the worst album on the list. The first three songs are nothing but a slow chill beat, along with the same line repeated over and over through the entire song. Luckily, after that the album starts to get a little better. A Minha Menina comes in nicely, that one was pretty fun. Sweet Like A Champion was also decent, had some great music. Hard to rate this album, its mostly 2s with a few 1s and a couple breakout songs. Best song: A Minha Menina
Chill sunny day lounge music, not essential listening for sure but a nice record for a certain mood
4.4 - This was actually such a nice surpise. Really vibed with it, the only reason its not a 5 is that it just tapered out at the end
This feels like quite a peculiar inclusion. It's a very listenable album, it's so inoffensive its almost offensive. For me the only really questionable track is the most famous - the cover of the Jorge Ben/Os Mutantes samba-rock track "A Minha Menina" - which screams early 2000s tv advert music. A few of the tracks I really enjoy for their simple charms, but overall its hard to make an argument for this album as one you must hear. Fave Tracks: Punchbag, Angryman, Lying in the Snow 3.7/5
Nice vibes
6/10
Nothing really internet about this. But not bad.
oh its these guys, i thought i didnt know any of this but ive heard a bunch of these songs in movies
Pleasant, nothing that hits my "ick" button. Just OK. Wouldn't go out of my way to listen again.
This is some pretty chill vibes. Not all is the best of listening but I found a track to add. Solid 3.
pleasant
I feel like I just spent 40 minutes in an elevator. A slightly cool and funky elevator but nothing anyone couldn't handle in a relaxed way.
*Gob Bluth voice* BEEEEEEEEEES (any Arrested Development fans out there?) Definitely an indie vibe straight off the bat with Punchbag. Sunshine is a fun, trippy instrumental. A Minha Menina is definitely the jam of this album. There were a few good moments in this one and the various instruments used across the album are pretty cool. I need to make a reminder to listen this one when the sun is out...or the next time I get high. I'm giving this one 3.5 stars, but willing to bump to a Low 4 for future listens.
This one was a bit eclectic, but I enjoyed every second of it washing over me. Three tracks, three distinct (but familial) styles, each with appropriate production. Punchbag is such a nice laid back way to kick off the album; love the dreamy keys and slightly out of cadence percussion elements. Angryman drops the dreamy vibes for a neo-funk swing and an over-pitched falsetto. No Trophy pivots into straight dub. The one constant across all three is a solid keys-based backbone. Sunshine is a standout to me. Love the shimmering effect and (once again) the key-work, while not extremely flashy, is extremely satisfying. Reminds me a bit of early BADBADNOTGOOD in overall tone. Os Mutantes cover is well-done, but feels somewhat unnecessary. I mean, I love the song and it does sound nice cleaned up like this, but really they didn't do much to innovate on it or make it their own. It looses some of the original charm and kookiness in the translation. The album drags a little on the other side of Minha Menina as they abandon all forward momentum in favor of downtempo ballads. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all of these tracks and I feel like they are each beautiful in their own right, but coming out of Minha Menina it feels a lot like a hole being blown in a sail. Something about Sky Holds the Sun feels cheesy, but deliberately so. I actually love it as an outro track. Something about it makes me want to go outside and lay in the grass. Really enjoyed this one and will be exploring more of what The Bees have to offer. Extremely high 4 for me.
A pleasant groovy number. A bit spacey. A nice album to just chill tf out to.
Completely unfair of me to listen to this directly after listening to The Chronic. Just could not bring the same gas. Was a pretty nice chill rock album with nothing crazy. There was an instrumental song in there which was nice. Short and sweet album. Again, could not compare to Dr. Dre. Sorry Bees
5 songs in and I'm loving the uniqueness of this album. Random reggae song with No Trophy. Every song has sounded so different but as an album it's working. What an interesting album. Had all different types of genres it felt and a solid instrumental in Zia. Really easy listen here.
Quite liked it. Very diverse. Probably wouldn't listen to it again though
New to me, and...excellent. I guess this is easy listening? Works!
In a word, pleasant.
If you want some background music while sitting on your patio on a cozy summer morning this is the album for you. You won't remember it an hour after listening to it but you'll enjoy it well enough during.
This website every now and again gives some absolute gems and this is for sure one of them. Not sure how to word it, or put it into a genre. I just know I like it, and that imma listen to it again
So beautiful
Þessi plata kom á óvart. Ég veit ekki alveg hverju ég bjóst við en það var ekki svona þægileg tónlist í bakgrunn. Ætla að reyna að muna að setja hana á afturnvið tækifæri.
That was quite nice
While listening, and thoroughly enjoying, the first song on this album, I was quite surprised to be reading many reviews that said this album had only two or three good songs. That first track was hitting all the right spots for me. I couldn’t believe that the rest of the album could fumble. The second track was also pretty good and sounded different enough to start developing range. The third was an alright reggae/ska inspired ditty. Wasn’t impressed, but it wasn’t offensive. By “Binnel Bay”, I was back to enjoying the music, but it had an instrumental intro that went on a bit too long for how short the whole thing is. The next is basically an instrumental, and not a horrid one or anything, but not my favorite. Then a cover that works fine, no big complaints. “This Town” was a nice return to form. Not a standout song, but I enjoyed it. “Sweet Like a Champion” gave us some range that, by this point on the record, was much needed. “Lying in the Snow” started slow, but built to something I can definitely appreciate, before falling of into something much less interesting than what it looked like they could have done. “Zia” is another rather boring and definitely too long instrumental. Final track is another banger. Highs and lows here, but I like it. Neither the production, vocals, nor the instrumentation are anything groundbreaking. All fairly standard stuff. I believe what sets them apart, if anything, is their melancholy songwriting. I understand that that’s not for everyone, but it is for me. Enjoyed it greatly. 4/5
Empecé pensando que iba a ser mucho más especial de lo que realmente es. Podría estar bien para estudiar o algo así, porque es agradable pero no llama demasiado la atención. No entiendo muy bien esa versión de Minha Menina, es exactamente igual, pero menos especial. Decepcionante, pero no malo; cualquier cosa es mejor que el puto álbum de los Beatles. Las dos últimas son muy bonitas, perdón por ser tan cínico.
I was going to start this review by making some snarky remark about how this list has too many weird British Bands no one outside of the UK has heard of and how you can tell that it is going to be a bland 3/5, but then I ended up really enjoying the first song. It is like a nice mix of indie rock and trip hop. But thankfully the rest of the album is pretty bland so I am able to keep some of the snark. But for real though, this album does have some unique instrumentation and ideas, I just wish that they took those ideas further. Songs will start kind of strong and then just kind of linger and die. Like Binnel Bay for example has some really interesting percussion and then the vocals come in with an okay melody, and then it repeats and fades out. Overall, this album has some potential, but doesn't make the most of it. High 3.
Such a nice vibe. A treat.
Rating: 5/10 Meh.
Slightly boring but sounds pleasant overall
L'adjectif qui m'est venu en tête est «solaire», et je vois que ça fait partie du titre de l'album, donc je pense qu'ils peuvent dire mission accomplie! Il y a aussi des zones grises, d'ombres et d'incertitudes. Un bel éventail de textures et de mélodies.
didnt vibe with the first few songs but the last few i could probably get back into
I really don't know what to expect going in. Definitely not what I expected, but I like it!
Loving it! On song three and already saved to of em. Beautiful Lovely album many beautiful songs.
Better than I expected. Pretty chill but has that one song that's fire
I don’t know what to think.
Sh*t
не, но так
Der Albumtitel Sunshine Hit Me passt. Beim Hören des Albums fühlte ich mich wie an einem heissen Sommertag, an dem man nichts anderes machen will und kann, als irgendwo im Schatten zu liegen, Eis zu essen und ab und zu mal sich in irgendeinem Gewässer zu erfrischen.
First listened to this a few years back after hearing them on BBC 6 Music. I really like it and find it quite chilled, never would of guessed they were from Isle of Wight though!
Quite okay lofi rock/alt music album. Pleasant sound, cool vocals, general positive vibe. What makes it appear on this list? I have no idea. There is hundreds of similar records all around the world, every year, every month even. But well, I guess you have to pick some random albums on such a long list.
very chill album
🎧Cool, bouncy, chill, eclectic little record. Had not heard of this band.
Relaxante, mas não sei se ouviria de novo
I'm glad I gave this a second listen. I feel like the first time around, I didn't give this a fair shot. The opening song, at first I was like "Hmmmm sounds like 'Everything In Its Right Place," but then the horns kicked in and I was impressed. Honestly, I think the horns did it for me more than anything else. It had this "Steely Dan" quality to it (I could be wrong, but that's how it felt to me.). I was teetering at the first listen to a 3, but having a second round made it like a 3.75. Rounding up, that's a 4. Definitely a band I want to look into more. Top tracks: "Punchbag," "Sunshine," "A Minha Mehina," "Sweet Like A Champion," "Sky Holds The Sun"
More like Boredom Hit Me. The opening bells or whatever to Punchbag felt like I was waiting for the trolley on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and though they jazzed it up from there the song still felt plodding. Most of the album had an underlying time signature and feeling of moving at half speed. I found it frustrating and I found I kept looking at the clock yearning for the next song and hoping it would bring something different, something exciting. It didn't (except for maybe the remake of A Minha Menina) and I started skipping to the next song before the current one ended. But I made it through the whole album. Mercifully.
Any time I see "Mercury Prize Nominee" in the Wikipedia entry, it's likely I'm about to listen to some flash in the pan Brit album that Dimery decided to include and then removed in a later edition when it turned out the album (and sometimes artist) had no staying power. The singing is weak, the music was uneven, and it just didn't do much for me. Moving on. Tracks that caught my attention: Angryman, Lying in the Snow, Zia (these last two had a bit of a pre-DSOTM Floyd sound).
Lovely listen. Solid first half of the album, slightly drops off after, but still really nice songs.
4/5
bland, trying to beta band more like beta bland
Another band I've never heard of I did end up recognising A Minha Menina from the car advert lmao, thanks wiki for that little fact! A pleasant album on the whole, I ended up enjoying it. Easy listening 4 ⭐️
Wow this album has such a variety of styles and feelings. I really enjoyed this mellow vibe for a weekday morning. :)
This was ok, pretty mellow but nothing special.
Incredibly mellow, enjoyable experience. Nothing really stood out to me but the jazzy elements helped elevate it a lot.
04/02/25 I have no real feeling towards this album, there was nothing standing out here.
3++/5
Minha menina canción de anuncio y chimpun
A serene, care free almost aimless wander of an album, which excels at creating a summery nonchalant atmosphere. Pulling inspiration from sounds of rock, jazz and a tiny bit of reggae this album is the perfect backing music for a collage of photos from your latest summer holiday. Sometimes the relaxed and easy atmosphere of the album acts against it and I found myself losing focus from the songs and they began to blur together, but when the album had my full attention it was very pretty and calming. It’s not a masterpiece by any means but it’s really sweet and has a clear vision/vibe. Well written, production and mixing is ok. Overall would definitely come back to this on holiday or when wishing for a holiday during the 9-5 grind. 3-3.5/5
Pretty good, probably won't come back to listen again. Like a more chill version of Under the Influence of Giants. Lots of funk / reggae roots... interesting for a band of white dudes.
sunshine did not hit me. I am imagining a bunch of pasty Brits making the music of Angryman, and it makes me angry, man. so they have some limited success? Then they cover Os Mutantes so the song could be used in a car commercial! "well come on what ISN'T cultural appropriation??" - The Bees, after playing the reggae song their latest ayahuasca experience inspired music: hated. (⌐■_■)
I try not to let my Hater Friend influence me too much but he got me on this one. Call it a rounded down 1.5. The Bees?? More like the Dee Plusses!
Nice vibes but not amazing and not something I needed to listen to.
Really struggling to understand why this is here. They're like a less fun Beta Band. The vocals are half-hearted and the music is predictable and dull. There was definitely more exciting and essential music coming out in 2002; I remember being there. And this was not it. In fact. If anyone is reading this, just bin off The Bees and listen to 2002's The Beginning Stages Of... by The Polyphonic Spree. It's everything this album promises but doesn't deliver. Symphonic, optimistic and joyous indie rock that makes the sun itself into a spiritual force. A lot of the critical attention the Spree got at the time centred around their cosplaying as a sort of cult with frontman Tim DeLaughter as their leader, wearing matching, flowing robes and performing as something between a choir, orchestra and rock band. The music itself deserved a lot more of the hype though as their fantastic debut combined their 25-piece instrumental wall of sound with driving rock and DeLaughter's dreamy vocals to create a 10-'section' journey that flows from track to track. You've essentially got a more epic, less depressing Arcade Fire but without the indie darling tag. 5/5 Oh, but it's a 2/5 for The Bees. Not even interestingly bad enough to get a 1 and earn a place on my summary page, no. To mildly dull 2-star purgatory with you. Buzz off.
3. Good not great.
Feel like sunny would love this even though it's basically boring
Surprisingly unlike The Hives, Queen or Sting.
bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Fun but weird album, pretty interesting. 4/5
I didn't think this was that special but I did spend most of the day listening to it so I guess I liked it enough to not change it
Very lazy in a nice way. Will I listen to again: 80%
A wonderland for samples, the music is made organically and interestingly yet results in a somewhat muted sound. Classic indie home recording studio. I love the diversity of sounds and influences, and they seem to have learned a lot from their earlier projects to make something new here. Not too much info for band or album, but it all seems oddly familiar
riktigt bra, men lite framtungt. bra längd på albumet. go lo-fi indie.
Very melodic, tuneful indie pop! Really liked this, not as good as their later stuff but nice and enjoyable!
Seems unfinished. This is the sort if album id expect from a kid with a 4 track in his bedroom.
Not overly interesting. Pretty average album overall. 2.5/5 Won’t listen again
I was not a fan of some of the beginning songs. Many of them felt overly simple or even annoying with their sound, but the vocals not standing out too much either. After A Minha Menina though, the music became more enjoyable overall, even with similar vocals on many of the remaining tracks.
Pretty ethereal for a pop album, and quite jazzy, actually enjoyed this one more than I thought I would
First real discovery thanks to this list.
Locally known as A Band of Bees, I remember being obsessed with a more recent album of theirs we got at the radio station. This album covers it all - so eclectic and yet put together. Solid. Really like this band.
I thought this was another band that I had never heard of, but it turned out that I knew the track A Mihna Menina. It was used in an ad for something. This is low key, Lo-Fi, hipster music that blends a variety of genres together. Unfortunately it's not as exciting as it sounds, and pretty forgettable. This is a palate cleanser album - it just removes the taste of the previous album and gets you ready for the next.
Yet another obsolete English indie band that no one has heard of... I am so sick of this shit.... This is the same as probably 500 other albums that are included on this list. It isn't groundbreaking or unique, and it certainly isn't essential listening. Whoever made this list needs their head examined. Favourite songs: Angryman, A Minha Menina, Zia Least favourite songs: Sky Holds the Sun 2/5
Bedre og mere interessant end jeg forventede, men stadig bare endnu et indiealbum til bunken
Det her var egentlig en ret positiv overraskelse og jeg synes det lød ret lækkert, men på ingen måde essentielt og også nogengange lidt kedeligt. Stor 2er
What in the name of unknown indie? Some variety, but ultimately quite uninteresting..
tienen cierto interés y originalidad.
This album was okay. Nothing really bad on it, but also not much blew me away either.
Decent. It was enjoyable but not outstanding.
This was a nice album, just didn't love the vocals on some tracks. Tracks 5, 6, and 10 were my personal favorites. Lyrics were solid, no complaints there. Musically the instruments sounded really good, production really solid. Very smooth album. Wouldn't mind if someone put this on but I'm not gonna request it.
was not familiar at all & was (mostly) pleasantly surprised. was great background music while cleaning. couple tracks were better than others & couple were much weaker, but overall pleasant listen. would I seek out to listen to again, probably not
Really enjoyed this one
2.5. meh.
This album is both cool and weird. The music is really variable, and the vocals, particularly the harmonies, make it work well 4/5
Tiene algunos momentos buenos pero no conecté con su rollito buena onda. No fui fan.
This is the first time with this one. I was intrigued. I found it enjoyable and eclectic. I will revisit this one in the future.
Another I had never heard of that was less interesting than it would’ve been when it came out. Really liked the Os Mutantes cover! (ntm.)
Not really into it
whimsical
Never heard of them. Listened to their music. I like it! Thank you.
What a load of disjointed crap. Sometimes one part of the "groove" sounds good, but it is badly mixed, the vocals are consistently shithouse, while they emphasise percussion performed by the trainees. Avoid.
I liked this! Never heard of em and enjoyed the range and diff styles. Fun find!
I honestly kind of liked it until those weird high notes hit.
Some of the songs sound rather nostalgic, I liked some songs but not really for me on the whole
Enjoyable, but not remarkable. Great Os Mutantes cover, though.
Down with this, pretty chill and easy listening
I forgot this was an album of the day for a minute because it's so similar to what Spotify usually recommends me.
Strong start but fell off rather quickly.
Sweet like a champion. This town. Decent laid back. Could be a bit boring. Giving Jackson without the rodeo clowns mixed with beach house
Not sure how I completely missed this band/album but it's sweet. Funky, fun, chill. A lotta different vibes and all equally cool.
Chill, mellow, eclectic lo-fi music for commercials and hipster travel videos on YouTube. Not a bad album but does not belong on this list at all. 2⭐️
I listened to this album twice and I still don't remember anything at all.
Amazingly colourful, a tour through different genres. No satire like Ween. All glorious songs that never were topped by anything afterwards
Pretty good.
Bland. I’ve no idea why this is on this list Not terrible; just boring
Electric pop duo who can play it in every genre on one album. Nothing earth shattering, nothing offensive. Simple and clean.
Mellow tunes
Fun rock / poppy sound
Trim a few songs off this and it would be a belter. The more twee songs were great, and I loved Sweet Like a Champion, Binnel Bay, Sky Holds The Sun. I’d never heard of these before albeit I did recognise Minha Menina, probably from an advert, but I’ll definitely be back.
Very eclectic, I'd struggle for describe exactly what genre the bees are. Funky sometimes, dreamy others. For the most part I really liked it. Recognised A Minha Menina from somewhere, an advert maybe. There were a few songs that felt more like they were messing round with ideas than actually finished. Still enjoyable.
Sweet Like A Champion was pretty good, and I didn't mind the cover of A Minha Menina, but I didn't really like the rest of the album. Too boring - the singing ruined a lot of the music.
This was fine, but not very interesting..... The best song was the cover of a Minha menina The album sounds like songs for adverts and after it has finished Spotify played chicken payback by them, which I am almost certain was on an advert Solid 3 territory
Not particularly memorable
Slow. Background. I actually forgot the album was playing as I wrote articles for work.
I was about to shit on this because “yet another UK album that is by no means influential,” but I actually really enjoyed this. Good vibes all around. The back half is stuff I love working to, and I mean that in a good way. I enjoyed all the different genres blending in. Highlights: punchbag, a minha menina, sunshine, Zia
With a bit of fishing, you can find some pearls on this album, but mostly it's sub-par. It is good to try to combine reggae, pop and soul.
This album's like a box of chocolates. Never know what style you're gonna get
## In-Depth Review of *Sunshine Hit Me* by The Bees *Sunshine Hit Me*, the debut album by The Bees (also known as A Band of Bees), released in 2002, showcases a unique blend of genres and influences that reflect the band's eclectic musical style. Recorded in a shed on the Isle of Wight by Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher, the album is a testament to DIY artistry, combining elements of pop, jazz, reggae, funk, and psychedelic music. This review will delve into the lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence of the album, while also highlighting its pros and cons. ### Lyrics The lyrical content of *Sunshine Hit Me* is characterized by surreal imagery and a laid-back vibe that complements the album's musicality. The lyrics often reflect themes of love, nostalgia, and social commentary, wrapped in a whimsical narrative style. - **Surrealism and Absurdity**: Many songs feature abstract lyrics that evoke a sense of dreaminess. For instance, "Punchbag" opens with an easy groove and jazzy trumpets, setting a relaxed tone while hinting at deeper emotional currents beneath its surface. - **Social Commentary**: Tracks like "Angryman" convey messages about tolerance and kindness over anger. The song’s upbeat tempo contrasts with its serious themes, showcasing the band's ability to blend lightheartedness with poignant reflections on human nature. - **Cultural References**: The cover of Os Mutantes' "A Minha Menina" not only pays homage to Brazilian psychedelic music but also introduces bilingual lyrics that enrich the album's cultural tapestry. This track stands out for its vibrant energy and serves as a joyful celebration of love. Overall, the lyrics contribute to an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and contemporary, allowing listeners to connect with various emotions throughout the album. ### Music Musically, *Sunshine Hit Me* is a genre-defying work that incorporates diverse influences seamlessly. The Bees draw from various styles while maintaining their unique sound. - **Genre Fusion**: The album traverses multiple genres—from soul and funk to bossa nova and reggae—creating a rich auditory experience. For example, "Angryman" features Curtis Mayfield-inspired falsetto vocals alongside funky instrumentation reminiscent of George Clinton's work. - **Instrumentation**: The use of traditional instruments like horns, maracas, and guitars adds depth to the sound. Each track introduces different musical elements that keep the listener engaged. "Sky Holds the Sun," for instance, features orchestral arrangements that evoke classic Bacharach pop. - **Production Quality**: Recorded in their backyard shed, the production retains an organic feel that enhances its charm. This DIY approach allows for an authentic sound that resonates with listeners seeking something genuine in an era dominated by polished pop music. ### Themes Thematically, *Sunshine Hit Me* explores concepts such as love, freedom, and the passage of time. - **Nostalgia**: Many tracks evoke feelings of longing for simpler times or past relationships. The recurring motif of summer throughout the album suggests warmth and comfort associated with good memories. - **Freedom and Individuality**: Songs like "This Town" express sentiments of liberation and self-discovery. The repeated chorus in this track emphasizes a collective yearning for freedom—a theme that resonates universally. - **Joyful Absurdity**: The whimsical nature of several songs reflects an embrace of life's unpredictability. This theme is particularly evident in tracks like "No Trophy," where absurd lyrics are paired with catchy melodies. ### Influence *Sunshine Hit Me* has left a lasting impact on both listeners and musicians alike. Its eclectic style has influenced various artists across genres who seek to blend different musical traditions. - **Cultural Impact**: The album's fusion of styles has inspired indie bands to experiment with genre-blending approaches in their own music. Its carefree spirit resonates with contemporary artists who prioritize authenticity over commercial viability. - **Legacy**: Critics have often compared The Bees to bands like The Beta Band and Beck due to their innovative sound. This comparison highlights how *Sunshine Hit Me* fits into a broader context of early 2000s experimental pop music. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Eclectic Sound**: The seamless blending of genres creates a refreshing listening experience that stands out in the pop landscape. - **Authentic Production**: The DIY approach results in a raw yet polished sound that captures the essence of live performance. - **Memorable Melodies**: Catchy hooks and engaging rhythms make many tracks instantly enjoyable. #### Cons - **Lack of Cohesion**: Some listeners may find the genre shifts jarring or disjointed, leading to an overall lack of coherence. - **Overwhelming Variety**: The abundance of styles may overwhelm those who prefer more straightforward pop music. - **Comparative Weakness in Certain Tracks**: While many songs shine brightly, some tracks may feel less impactful compared to standout hits like "Angryman" or "A Minha Menina." ### Conclusion In conclusion, *Sunshine Hit Me* by The Bees is an ambitious debut that captures a myriad of influences while maintaining its unique identity. With its whimsical lyrics, eclectic musicality, and authentic production quality, it offers listeners an enjoyable journey through various sounds and emotions. While it may not appeal to everyone due to its experimental nature, those who appreciate genre-defying music will find much to love in this charming collection. As both a product of its time and an influential piece within the indie pop genre, *Sunshine Hit Me* remains a noteworthy contribution to contemporary music history.
so chill i love it. really beautifully arranged. never heard of this band before but I'm glad I got to listen to them.
These guys had to be Dimery’s mates. It was nice enough but forgettable.
its not allll bad...
Empieza bien, baja, termina bien
Filler. Sounds like it’s written for retail shopping background. No thanks.
They didn't invent the wheel with this one, but it was pretty nice to listen to
Chillllll
The Bees' "Sunshine Hit Me" is a mixed bag. While it delivers some truly captivating psychedelic tracks, the reggae influences didn't quite resonate with me. It's an interesting listen, but not every song hits the mark. 3/5.
Yeah this was enjoyable! Started out well, liked the jazzyness. Got a bit more samey towards the end but overall was some good 00s bangers
Not bad, but nothing special. Was quite enjoyable background music.
The Bees? More like The Bees’ Knees! From the moment I laid eyes on the album cover, I was hooked. It’s a visual masterpiece that screams “play me!” The music itself is a delightful concoction of chill vibes and tropical escapades. It’s like a sonic vacation that whisks you away to a sun-drenched paradise, perfect for those lazy workdays. I found myself drifting into a pleasant trance while working away, dreaming of my recent Australia trip. With hints of tropicália sprinkled throughout, this album is a sunny delight that makes you yearn for warmer weather.
I'm happy these guys got together and made an album, but there is no reason to listen to this. I forgot half the songs before they were even finished.
2,5
To be honest, I didn't listen to this album. It never happened before, I never left a review without doing so, but given the description of this album's music, its obvious lack of stakes, and the reviews in here, it's pretty obvious it's not gonna be in my own list. I'll listen to it later. Hope I'm not wrong. Leaving a neutral grade here, just to err on the side of caution. I usually write a countdown of albums left to review and mention if the current one is gonna be in my list. But I'm already too bored to do so.
Mellow, chilled and varied - quite the summery treat!
Good groove, interesting songs, I appreciated
Well I've listened 3 times, the songs are good, pleasant but failed to leave a mark. 3 stars seems about right
Weird, unnecessary and boring.
Cava nog. Zomers, groovy maar er zitten niet echt nummers tussen waarvan ik denk: "nice, toevoegen die handel". Lijkt wel een goed album voor op een zomeravond op te leggen op de achtergrond. 2.6
Funky, quirky, groovy. This is a really nice record with some great sounds front to back. The melodies and vocals mix so well, and the instrumentation carries the whole album. Hadn’t heard of this group but I was familiar with one song (A Minha Menina) that is a jam. Great one here.
I don't know what to make of this thing. I guess what I hear is a band that knows they have a set of eclectic and unique influences that tried to harness those influences and mesh them with their own talent and ideas in a debut album. In the end, for me, this does feel very much like a debut in the way that it's sort of...a mess. It's all over the place. Which is fine for some albums, bands, and genres. But this felt directionless. I wasn't sure what I was listening to or what the point was(?). I'd be really, really curious to hear what came after this for the group. I'd love to hear a more refined version of this sound, one that has a little more cohesion and oophm behind it. This felt like they were trying to imitate their influences, rather than show us who they are. Fine for a debut, but not their full potential. Two stars. Standout Tracks: Punchbag, A Minha Menina
Quirky and upbeat
the first track was enticing, but the album feels pretty absent of substance
Apart maar heeft wel wat 7/10
“oh this is just gonna be one of those albums that i’ll listen to once and never think about again” *listens to it* “what the fuck
Incredibly feel-good and vibey. I loved 60s/70s vibe a lot of these songs had. Favorites were Angryman, A Minha Menina, and Sky Holds the Sun
This one has a very nice vibe. Warm weather music for sure. Glad I gave it a listen. Favorite songs were Punchbag, Sunshine, A Minha Menina, and This Town.
Giant load of meh.
Very chill! Hard to place genre wise. Smooth vocals. Smooth piano. A bit jazzy at times.
6.5/10. It's easy to listen to, and very decent. However, it is hardly memorable.
pretty quirky album, would like to listen some more. Not as good as I was expecting, but good.
Some great, some meh
sunshine hit me as well
I found this extremely good and although I feel I have listened to this band's catalogue, it felt entirely new and fresh as I began my Thanksgiving cooking. Not sure what else to say about this one except it's excellent and highly creative and I hope to revisit it again some time soon!
WTF is this...? This is a refreshing breath of respite on 1001, that's what this is.. Actually, most of it is Lo-fi chill with a ton of different influences combined into one album. Tho good artists are able to take inspiration from other artists and blend that into their own, this album struggles to do all of that because of the two outlier tracks. Angryman and No Trophy killed the originality vibe on the album. Neither of those reggae-y tracks belong here and really drag it down. I'd heard the A Minha Minina track somewhere before, that is absolutely original and a highlight on this album. I also really enjoyed Zia. So chill and relaxed. Overall a find I'll listen to in the future, but selectively omit the two duds.
Interesting. All over the place. Some relaxing bits, some delightful bits. But veered off course too often, and I wasn’t a fan of the reggae or jazz parts.
What a wonderfully pleasant discovery. Will get repeated listenings from me.
Interesting. To say this sound is eclectic and varied is an understatement. At one point I heard a dog barking and it was kind of on the beat and it didn't immediately occur to me that the dog barking was not part of the recording. It wasn't unpleasant, just all over the place. In a way that makes me want to listen for what comes next.
This is why indie needs to exist. Absent the influence of music industry insiders, artists create new, sometimes odd, sounds. Is it always a home run? No, but the creativity is refreshing. The vibe of this album reminds me somewhat of Poolside. Not that the sound is the same, but I’m feeling the laid backness.
WTF THESE GUYS COVERED OS MUTANTES. This is the type of little satisfaction that the list is good for. Random album I’d never listen to on my own covers a song from another random album I’d never listen to on my own. Completely useless yet satisfying thing that no one outside of this list will ever understand.
This is one of the few albums that made the cut for this list a handful of times before being cut. It's an ok album, very homemade standard indie rock with a nice enough vibe. 3/5
Didn’t know this before. Nice surprise for me. I liked the variety of sounds and styles throughout the record.
Fun little detour of low-impact beauty. Really liked it.
Two dudes wrote and recorded this but there are six dudes in this band? What the fuck is this? Hipster Slipknot? Additionally, this album is some weird soft indie shit. Like, you have to actually write songs to be good. Did they know that?
Okay.
I liked this. Fun and eclectic.
Wow, what a revelation. Thought it would be yet another British album that was included on this list for less than impartial reasons, but I absolutely loved it. What an interesting album! Honestly saved more than half of it. Brilliant stuff, what a mix of genres. Reminded me of the Winnie the Pooh world and forests in rural Dublin/Wicklow.
What a unique genre bending experience. Starts out funk, melts into reggae, slows down to mellow indie all while keeping a thematic sound that is complete throughout. Feel like this one will need a couple relistens to fully appreciate it. 9/10
This album was delightful, nothing too exceptional but the vibes were great. Music is meant to be enjoyable and I really enjoyed this. This Town is the favorite. Like another review said, this album is like sitting by the pool with a margarita. just a super chill nice vibe
This is like the 2000s version of yacht rock. It's easy on the ear, but I don't understand why it's on the list. Amazing how they blend in various styles of music and still make it all sound the same. Favorite song: sunshine
So chill, so un-essential.
Shallow and boring for me.
Not bad. I enjoyed this.
The Bees seem to be trying to bring back the wonderful sound of 60's Brazilian Tropicália and, really, if any style is to be revived why not start with the best of them. Being the work of a couple of producers it's also no surprise the arrangements are detailed to a fault and filled with cutting edge sound effects. Alas, the whole album just doesn't gel, in my honest opinion. Sounds like a show-off Spotify Randomised Playlist. Enjoyable, but not essential.
This was super nice! Glad to have discovered
A bit too up it's own ass for my taste.
Sounds like okay, still not for me
This has got a real Beta Band quality to it. It really sounds like the kind of thing that had a short moment in the early 2000s British scene. Artists like Simian, Badly Drawn Boy, and of course Beta Band, where putting together some very eclectic and fairly upbeat albums, mashing different styles together like they were picking up used records at random for inspiration and turning them into something pretty decent. The Bees may not be the most noteworthy example of this short lived indie rock genre (what would you call it anyway?), but it's still pretty good. The Os Mutantes cover was a nice surprise as well.
Interesting and eclectic mix of genres that span between 60s pop and later Radiohead. I will give it a spin again for sure, I had never heard of the band until this listen.
Nice easy listen 3/5
Mellow, I liked it. 3.7
Helped me relax when I really needed it. Sometimes that’s all an album needs to do.
Apart from the cover version, this is a decent sound
Never heard this band. I have no idea what to think about it. It's a mixture of soft indie and various bits of world music.
great album
What a mixed bag. Of mixed bags. As someone in the reviews said, "favorite McCartney album of the 21st century", a lot of Beta Band in the vocals, sometimes like acoustic trip hop for a vaudeville puppetry musical. Reggae. It's not entirely without charme and tied together well enough through the instrumentation, but is this really a Best of All Music? An essential listen? Or another instance of the editors merely completing their assignment of counting up to 1001 by, say, shoveling copious amounts of - all British/Irish - Mercury Prize winners/nominees in here? Yes, it's the latter. Best track and a keeper: the one that's like a jazz band's treatment of Air circa "Moon Safari". One, two other pleasant ones. "A Minha Menina" is crap. The rest in between. But whatever, it's an ex-1001 today. And it could have been worse: I'm pleasantly surprised this wasn't The Bees' follow-up album. Good thing that one wasn't nominated (little quip here, hehe, I wish I didn't have to make, sigh). Bottom line, before I lower my score any further by skipping around in this band's discography of mediocre pastiches: meh, NEXT! No, wait. I'm back. It's not really the album's fault but the dumbass editors', but how this took a spot from other, infinitely more deserving records (just listened to The Notwist's "Neon Golden" for instance, also from 2002) gets it an extra Shit! Now, NEXT!
Nice and the vocals reminded me a little of the Beatles.
This was so feel good. Will definitely give another listen to soon. 3.5/5
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: A Minha Menina, This Town, Zia, Sky Holds The Sun Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: The songs I saved were: 1. An inferior english language cover of a song I got from this generator (at least they know ball) 2. A very laidback song, but a song 3. An instrumental 4. A song in which he just repeats the title over and over let that say what it will about my enjoyment of this
Based on the cover I wasn't expecting much. The first track was a vibe though, felt like a good song to chill to. Angryman a little less so, but I'm willing to see where this goes. It reminds me of some of the music on Bojack Horseman, especially once that horn pops in. This ended up being a nice, chill background album for the morning.
boring
this was pretty relaxing, very lofi, i liked the piano track at the end, really good i can’t lie
Really great Loved hearing loads of different influences showing in a different genre The ska influence is great The long instrumental sections are very good High 4
This was new to me and I really enjoyed it!
op zich een sympathiek plaatje, maar echt wel heel go-with-the-flow... iets te kalm voor mijn doen
Never heard of this album so I didn't have much expectations going in but I was pleasantly surprised. Favorites - Punchbag, Sweet like a Champion, Sunshine, Sky holds the Sun Least Favorites - No trophy, Binnel Bay
Not thrilled to see yet another UK band I haven't heard of on this list. Early 2000s indie rock? Great... This was a lot better than I was expecting, in the sense that it was different from what I was expecting. Very eclectic and summery vibes. Enjoyed it well enough.
Pleasant. Chill. Not much else to report.
Chill
Meh, kinda cool, but not really by bag either. Didn't love or hate it.
A rather poorly aged summery indietronica that puts the most emphasis on summery warm vibe rather than strong song progressions, which is already by itself a style of music I find it very difficult to care for. I can see it being a leisury and fun listen for people who generally have more patience for lo-fi cutesy indie tunes, but I'm not that type of person unfortunately. A Minha Menina is pretty great though, Sunshine and Sky Holds the Sun are also highlights.
Ei ollut omaan makuun. Aika monimutkaista ja rauhallista musiikkia
It was one of the albums! Inoffensive, comfortable, sleepy...
Not my type of music. Quite "jammy".
Sadly lacking in the sauce department. I get what it's going for, but all I'm getting is the vivid imagery of car commercials. Another really weird 2000s pick that somehow made the cut over My Chemical Romance, because music magazine people live in an alternate reality where the Earth revolves around British indie pop and the trees grow sideways.
Fun album that would be great on a sunny hungover day. Some cool tunes, but nothing that really grabs me
Not for me
Mild and nondescript.
The first track was very lo-fi beats to study and relax to with a bad case of early noughties generic landfill indie voice and I thought this was going to be a long haul. Thankfully the album picked up quite a lot from track two, and was pretty varied throughout. Not everything really worked for me, but there were enough high points to make this interesting
Very chill album
Interesting album and band I have not heard before. A well known song on it and easy listening. It was not bad.
This was a mess. Every song seemed to be a different style. The version of A Minha Menina was great at introducing me to the song, but this version and the original are almost indistinguishable, so am not sure what has been added here. It sounds like they had fun making this - I just wish I had had as much fun listening to it.
Another album that I missed in protest of not listening to any shit new music in the first few years of the Millennium. But wait! What's this? Sunshine Hit Me is not shit. I was a foolish 30-something. It's an oddball mixture of styles, not ashamed to exploit The Bees' record collection. So not technically new music. I like the end of summer festival feel to it. I wonder what else I missed out on during the Great Shit New Music Purge?
I gave this two listens, about a week apart. Meh. I thought I would come back and appreciate it more, but I didn't really care the second time around.
Very groovy and flowy melodies. I know the name has sunshine in it, but I could see myself really vibing with this on a rainy day in Spring/Summer.
It didn’t offend but didn’t hook me either.
Light, interesting arrangements. Not sure why it made the list.
This album grew on me with each listen. I can't say this was good, but there were some nice mellow grooves and by the time we got to A Minha Menina I was thinking of my favorite places to swim in Puerto Rico. Who knows why but find your joy wherever you can, I suppose. Can't say I'd revisit this album, but I'm not going to rip it, which was my first thoughts. Enjoyed A Minha Menina of course. My Girl. I have a good one for sure. Also enjoyed This Town and funky tune, Angryman. I'll go with a 2.5 bit scorecard will show the 2. 2.5
3 Not bad, not great, and not particularly memorable. I’m pretty sure this is the kind of thing the kids call “acid jazz”, meaning, this is probably a lot more enjoyable on drugs. Unfortunately, the only drugs I’m on right now are DayQuil/NyQuil as I power my way through COVID, and I don’t think those offer quite the same experience. Anyway, I thought this was fine. There’s a nice enough sound to everything here, and each song comes across as unique, but despite that, there’s just nothing that really stood out to me across my listenings. I don’t have a favorite or a least favorite, and ultimately, I just don’t think there’s anything about this album that would compel me to listen again. It’s a decent time, but I see why I’ve never heard of The Bees. Cool album cover though.
Hey buddy, you could have just releases "200 albums you must hear before you die" if you knew you were incapable of finding more essential albums than that.
Come on. Nobody remembers this. Make some room for something that's really worth something and beat the test of time.
This list is totally lost when it comes to cult or influencial albums released after 1999.
A smooth jazz feeling album with mellow vocals. Not at all what I expected based on the album cover and artist name, but pretty pleasant for the start of my day!
Have no memory of this album
Of course it's British. Most 00's album cover award.
Sweetly soothing, borderline twee and breezy. Just a gentle hug for whatever is left of your soul at the end of a long week and 300+ days into this endeavour.
No.
Every song on this album seemed like it was from a different band
7.5/10 A pleasant surprise - I came expecting indie, ended up with a really interesting melting pot of influences. Soul, jazz, reggae, Latinusic amongst many references Really well played, excellent vibes Best: sunshine
This was interesting and I would give it a 3.5 if I could. I’d listen to again
This is probably good enough for the top 10,000 albums of all time. I found it very bland.
5/5 Low-key, chill, funky tunes, with surreal, simple vocals. I love it. The whole experience is fantastic, creating a unique sound of pop whilst retaining a sense of weirdness about it almost like a slower, more laid-back SMiLE. Angryman in particular is a special kind of song that is full of soul, and Sweet Like a Champion is such a sinisterly beautiful track. The A Minha Menina cover deserves a shoutout too for its great take on a classic, and a timeless feel. Punchbag 4.5/5 (LEAST FAV) Angryman 5/5 (FAV) No Trophy 5/5 Binnel Bay 5/5 Sunshine 5/5 A Minha Menina 5/5 This Town 5/5 Sweet Like a Champion 5/5 Lying in the Snow 5/5 Zia 5/5 Sky Holds the Sun 5/5
sleepy.
2.5 stars. Was pretty stripped down and indie, wasn't the biggest fan. As a standalone single "A Menha Menina" is catchy and good, but gets lost in the rest of the album which is not worth writing home about.
3.5
More British drivel
New album for me. The album felt like another hyped-up UK album just like the previous 1001 albums from Ash, Django Django, the Thrills, Doves, the Coral, Coldplay, the Icarus Line, Hookworms, Travis and the list goes on and on (and on).
A mixed bag, but not an unpleasant one.
Nothing exciting here, but nothing bad either. The only reason this made the list is because it's another British band Mr. Lydon probably gushed over at one time. Would it be a good listen sitting by the lake, with a joint, on a nice summer day? Sure, but come on man.