Reviews (page 5 of 7)
This is far from my favorite X album. Hopefully this isn't the only X album on the list...
The rockabilly-meets-punk thing starts out very fresh and fun, but after about 7 tracks of it, you start to realise it's not quite *that* fun after all.
This was fine
Short and absolutely fine.
Short and good album, pretty unique punk rock with rockabilly and other influences. My issue with the album was that the production sounded too stripped down and basic to me, I read that it was produced by Ray Manzarek, which was a surprise.
Fun, dusty garage-punk - though not all that memorable
Energinen ja hyvä! Oon kuullut näiltä aikaisemmin vaan debyytin. Hyvää punkkia ei kai siinä muuta 3/5
I have never heard of them and that is unfortunate because this was fun and surprisingly deep for a punk album.
Not as good as Los Angeles but sure this is enjoyable
Pretty good old-school rock. Good singing and you get a good feel for the time it was made. Not an everyday listen for me though.
Really not for me, a mixture of the B52s, blondie and the sex pistols.
Cool surprise! 3.4.
It's quite good, but it's not wowing me. You can hear plenty of influence on later bands. It's got a good amount of energy, but the mix is just a bit murky. At time of writing this album sits on a perfect 3/5 and I'm not going to rock that boat.
Not bas but I found it much more less exciting than Los Angeles. Where’s the punk?
At times, interesting. At times.
È un po' rock. Mi piace la commistura delle due voci. Però non totalmente il mio mood.
3/5
Well, the album went like this. I'd never heard of the band or the album before. I don't think I missed anything either. The global rating of the reviews seems appropriate to me. 3/5
They remind me of a Pixies/Blondie mashup, but a little more rock focused and messier. Definitely a departure from most vibes that come out of the 80s so they feel pretty unique for that era. I like when they change their sound up a bit in Adult Books and Beyond and Back. Overall cool sounds, but the lo-fi vocals and general lack of catchy hooks gets a little tiresome by the end.
Fine. Nothing wrong with this, apart from how under-produced it is. I don't dislike it, but I won't return.
Ok
Good
I find that a lot of X’s songs sound the same. I’ve listened to Under the Big Black Sun and Los Angeles and I liked Los Angeles the best because it was a bit more raw. This just isn’t memorable to me.
It was aight
Wild Gift is very poppy. It’s energetic and overall very good. Despite its poppiness, it still fucking rips. 7.7/10
The gritty, post punk, attitude rock has the elements I enjoy, however I find myself a little bored.
This seems wildly overrated in an Emperor's Clothes type way. That being said it nicely weaves post-punk Talking Heads new-wave, with rock-n-roll and rockabilly riffs. The result is part surf-rock, part new-wave part-punk. Alongside numerous punk bands, it also reminds me of The Cramps, with their psychobilly style. After a few listens I did warm to it quite a bit. It pulls together various alternative rock threads into something deceptively simple. But then - it is literally quite simple, and I'm falling into the Emperor's New Clothes trap. Notwithstanding - an enjoyable album with growth potential; high three.
Actually cool for '81 but nothing crazy
Enjoyed it well enough, even if I found it a little generic.
Tämä on hauska, soittajien ilo ja taito kuuluu läpi ja kokonaisuus pidetään silti tarpeeksi yksinkertaisena. Tyylipuhdas, ei yhtään ärsyttävä tai hetkeäkään räimettä vaikka on punkihkoa. Hieno kansi.
Exenen harmonioiden vuoksi tämä kuulostaa aina jossain määrin kokeilulta: soundin vinksahtaneisuus ei ole huonoa asia, mutta haastava kylläkin. Materiaali on enimmäkseen vahvaa, vaikka se vähän hupeneekin loppua kohti. Erityisesti We're Desperate ja When Our Love Passed Out on the Couch ovat biisejä, joita on tullut soitettua. 3+
la voz femenina en el punk es superior en todas sus formas
En stram og flink pønk gruppe, med noen velkomne nyveiv og (bittelitt) rockabilly elementer. Det at de veksler mellom kvinnelig og mannlig vokalist gir fin variasjon. Jeg koste meg men syns de mistet driv mot slutten.
Did not know them and I was pleasantly surprised 7/10 Fave: the once over twice
enjoyed this album a fair bit
This is definitely punk.
I’ve heard of X, but I’ve never heard of this album before. I’m familiar with the cover of X’s album Los Angeles, and I’ve been meaning to listen to it, but I’ve never gotten around to it. I think I always assumed that X was hardcore punk (I blame the burning X on the cover of Los Angeles), but now that I know they’re not, I really don’t know what to expect from this album. I guess it’s time to open this Wild Gift! If I were rating this album based on just one listen, it would probably be a one-star rating. I was completely unimpressed and bored by my first listen to this album. I thought the songs all sounded the same, and while I appreciated the new wave influence in their sound, it just wasn’t enough to keep me interested. On a second listen, I found myself much more able to appreciate the uniqueness of the guitar playing; it was cool to notice that “Beyond and Back” had some rockabilly influences, and “Adult Books” had some reggae influence, and “White Girl” sounded like Sonic Youth. I still wasn’t in love with this album, but my second listen was much more enjoyable, mostly because I realized that it wasn’t as one-dimensional as I originally thought. I’m not in love with this album by any means, but now I’m not as opposed to the idea of checking out Los Angeles. I think this album is influential and important, but it’s just not really my cup of tea.
High energy enjoyable album Standout songs: The Once over Twice Universal Corner In this House that I call Home
Adult books is a bop! Like punkier Blondie at first but really all over the place..might improve on many relistens but first impressions are solid
A happier little jaunt thru punk.
It was fine. It was punk, but not great punk.
Das Album präsentiert einen unverwechselbaren Punkrock-Stil der Band, der Roots-Rock, Country, Blues, R&B und Rockabilly vereint. Es sind energiegeladene Songs mit unverkennbarer Note. Insgesamt ganz ok aber insgesamt ohne spektakulären Song.
An interesting collection of songs. I had not heard of X and when the first song started I expected a straightforward punk album, but it’s anything but that. Certainly didn’t expect to hear rockabilly. Some of the songs remind me of early Kings of Leon from two decades later, which is interesting (listen to In This House That I Call Home). Pretty good.
Gritty but also has rockabilly/bluesy vibes
Not a bad listen.
An interesting album. I liked it but didn't love it. Mashup of influences in a post-punk package with high energy.
I liked this album more than I loved it. Don't get me wrong, this is the first time I've heard anything from this band. I understand that it might be a question of influences, but the album sounded very similar to other bands I've heard before. The fact that it has two vocalists earns some points, but not being able to feel the essence of the band loses me a little.
okay sound, seemed like generic punk with not super great production. Probably will not go back to it.
6.5/10 Highlights: We're Desperate Adult Books
Little dated and simple for me. Still okay though.
Kedvenc/Favourite: Universal Corner Egy-két számban lehetett volna kicsit több energia meg változatosság, de alapvetően tetszett. Jó lüktetése volt. Kellett volna hozzá még egy kis erő, kicsit punkosabban jobban tetszett volna. One or two songs could have had a bit more energy and variety, but I liked it in general. It had a good beat. It could have used a bit more force, I would have liked it a bit punkier.
I liked this. It had some subtle Doors vibes at times with a little rockabilly mixed in - but, still pure punk. You can also hear how this may have inspired the Grunge scene that would come later in the 80s. I liked the mix of male/female vocalists. It made the whole thing a little more interesting. Definitely worth the listen.
This is a pretty good punk album, maybe didn't click with me in the same way as a lot of these 5* reviews. Solid 3*
Pretty good, liked the rockabilly influence. Can't say it stood out for me
An interesting sound, kinda pop punk B-52’s sounding to me. The once over twice was prob the best track. I’m surprised this group wasn’t more well known.
Decent album
I would put this in the category of tolerable punk, along the lines of the Clash. Not my favorite but I didn’t hate it. 3/5
I've only ever listened to "Los Angeles" by X and I'm kinda surprised this album is on the list instead of that one. I much prefer that album but this one is still pretty decent. It's not quite as punk as its predecessor. It has some nice tunes but nothing too crazy. I didn't mind this one :) Favorite track: Adult Books
It still sounds “fresh” and is inspiring and worth listening to. The lead singer's voice is also extremely pleasant. Wikipedia writes: „The Hot Chili Peppers song's lyrics mentioned X's John Doe specifically, "whose voice is made of gold".“
I like the songs with Exene at the forefront.
It's...fine? I definitely didn't NEED to listen to this.
I enjoyed it overall. Universal Cover is the clear banger out of the whole album.
As a fan of X, I'm not really sure why this album made it onto this list. It's really not great
I don't hate it, but it certainly comes off as generic garage rock/punk adjacent music. Some songs stood out, but overall pretty flat. 2.5/5 -> 3/5
Obviously, it's due to where I was born and raised, but I always find American Punk a bit tinny and less impressive than British Punk. This album is okay. It was funny to hear the little bit that the Red Hot Chilli Peppers took for Mother's Milk in there. It didn't grab me especially but I might revisit it.
Interested to read that bloke from The Doors produced them, didn’t grab me greatly but might revisit….
I wouldn't listen to it but it's good.
Solid punk album but kinda boring
Not Bad. Punk/Rock/80s vibe. Exactly as expected.
its fine, short, limited songs, cool chords punk things. favorite songs: some other time, second and third last ones overall around: 6/10
The lead singer is from Decatur! I feel I should misquote The Blues Brothers about Illinois Nazis/punk but in truth I neither love nor hate it…
没啥想法……？
Rating: 7/10 Very good and fun punk album. Enjoyed the interesting song structures, riffs, and male/female vocals.
An excellent example of early 80s LA punk with a hint of new wavyness.
Fun bops, good energy, and clear talent...but it still doesn't excite me for some reason 🤷♀️
this album is all over the place, but in a good way. punk, rock, and rockabilly all swirled together in a fantastic mix. some songs with the female singer reminded me a lot of blondie, actually. fun album.
This was alright,
The Once Over Twice 3.3 We're Desperate 3 Adult Books 3.2 Universal Corner 3.6 I'm Coming Over 3 It's Who You Know 3.3 In This House That I Call Home 3.2 Some Other Time 3.1 White Girl 3.7 Beyond and Back 3.1 Back 2 the Base 3.3 When Our Love Passed Out on the Couch 3.3 Year 1 3 Score: 3.238461538
Average album
400 albums. Wow. I'm running out of things to say about these milestones. Anyways, here's an album! I wasn't super excited for this, but I still kept an open mind. Fortunately, that payed off! I like this album. I don't love it, but I like it. I'll start with my biggest complaint about the band... the name. X? Seriously? Who named your band, Elon fucking Musk? I jest, of course. X is a punk band. These guys would hate Elon Musk (and rightfully so). While the writing on this album isn't overtly political, you can still feel the punk spirit at the core of this album. This isn't another Undertones situation we're dealing with here. I definitely wouldn't call this hardcore punk, but not everything has to be hardcore punk. There's definitely a slight ska influence, which seems to be a lot more common in punk than I once thought it was. The singing is fun. I like it. The sound is pretty good. I like the sound of other punk bands more, but that's just a personal preference. The tone of this album is very consistent, but because of the varied subject matter and the short album length, I wouldn't call this album repetitive. Overall, this is a solid punk album that I respect. It probably doesn't need to be here, but it also doesn't need to be removed. I'm okay with it being here. High 3/5.
en stark trea, gött punkigt men känns inte direkt som att jag måste höra det här innan jag dör.
Nothing bad about this. Some good ol' fashion rock and roll. like a dive bar band. a little rockabilly. Good garage punkness.
Fun stuff, but not exactly groundbreaking.
The kind of punk album I could've sworn I've already heard on this list.
Album 577 of 1001 X - Wild Gift (1981) Rating : 3 / 5 Nice album. Nice punk...maybe a bit of poppy punk....a little rockabilly thrown in here and there. A good find thanks to the list.
Decent album.
It certainly was
Not outstanding to me
This was a fun album that reminded me a lot of the White Stripes, with the exception of being nearly 30 years prior. It still had that post-punk edge mixed with New Wave flare. Universal Corner and Beyond & Back were key tracks.
I like this one more than I thought I would. It was way more pop and melodic tha. I expected. Punk always makes me think it will be noise but this was good. I’ve heard about X for so many years but never actually bothered to listen. I’m glad I did. This will not be in regular rotation but I’m glad I listened to it and would definitely listen again.
Punk legal!
It was ok.
There was a fantastic punk band in Sydney called X. I knew there was a US band with the same name, but have never listened to them. Now I have. Pretty good.
I can't see myself returning to this album any time soon, if ever again. But as unmemorable as it was, it was perfectly fine to listen to.
Punk for people who don't like punk?
Not as interesting musically as it is lyrically. Plain psychobilly that waits until the very last song to really engage you.
I wanted to like this so much more. Not bad, just not my thing. But hey, that's why I'm making my way through this list - to learn about music I wouldn't seek out on my own. For that, it's great!
I dig the unique sound of X. Every so often one of their songs surfaces in my consciousness and out comes their disk I own. I don't play them often, but never regret when I do.
Some great bass lines on this. Overall I liked this.
interessante, mas não parece nada demais, acho que foi mais por parecer The Distillers, então meio que veio primeiro mas sei lá o mesmo tempo
Thought I was gonna hate this at the start but actually got into it as it progressed
Good beats. Lazy singing but, it's fun to listen to this record.
After a while, this project can get a little flat. Great writing throughout, but never expanded upon. Vocals, instrumentation, and production are all fine. Mostly unimpressed, but definitely entertained. 3/5
Mid. Uninspiring
Meh. It's ok
3.5
High energy, very parquet courts
Tuneful enough at times, not enough for a return listen
Interesting alternative rock. I liked the tone of this album, it was fast and fun.
Not bad. Should it be on this list? Probably not
The genres they’re mixing aren’t really mixing good example of this is ”White girl” the switch from the verse to chorus is so jarring. However that’s really the only “bad” song and many of the songs put better use to the switches in style 3/5
too soft for my taste. more watered down punk, rather than an original feeling style. i just would rather listen to other post punk/punk artists that have a more distinct or generally harder sound.
I like the vibe and am proud of their trailblazing and all that. Maybe I’m just a dipshit, but I wouldn’t be able to pick this sound out of a lineup, and that’s a must for top scores for me.
3.5
I like the music and energy of this punk rock album. But the vocals are not my favour. 2,5
Some silly dilly songs in here! 6/10
I'd never heard of X until now. Nothing spectacular but pretty enjoyable.
3.5
3.5 Weird combination of different genres
Really liked it but shoulda been like 10mins longer!!
Love it
Generic'80s/90s punk. Is all right to listen to but didn't really do anything for me
Eh, this is okay, but the singing is pretty bad, and everyone just seems really bored. There is a weird lack of energy to this album, everyone seems like they are about to fall to sleep. If I had to guess I would have said this album came out 5 years earlier than it actually did. I can't overstate how old this album sounds for 1981 (the same year damaged by Black Flag came out). Also for only being 30 minutes, this album felt like 45. I'm not exactly sure why this album was included, it doesn't sound very good, or that ground breaking/influential. low 3
Decent punk album.
Some fun early punk, love that they have male and female singers, and I dig the sound but wish it was a tad harder.
Adult Books is an early standout to me. I like the play on the 50s riff. Can't shake the feeling that In This House borrows its melody from "Ten Little Indians." Pretty meh on this one -- soft 3 / 5.
Interesting punk album. Never heard of the band X before. Wasn't terrible. Reminded me of blitzkrieg bop. 3 stars
For the most part I like the woman's voice. Has a kind of country/folky tone to it. Sometimes it sounds a bit whiny, but that's on par for punk. Happy with the length of this one. Standard sounding punk that I feel like moves toward a more palatable sound compared to British punk. Maybe started influencing pop punk a bit?
Pretty run of the mill but found myself bouncing a few times. Low 3
Liked this one. Easy to listen to and I enjoyed the energy of the band. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again
3/5. It's hard to say if I even liked it. I did like some of the songs but to say this is 10/10 like all these critics are saying is a pretty wild choice. I like the punk and the fresh take on it with the mixing of different genres but it's not crazy good. I have to stop looking at other reviews and just take it at face value. This was not bad, but it didn't wow me. Best Song: In This House That I Call Home, It's Who You Know, White Girl
C'était du bon punk, mais j'ai un peu de misère à voir comment il vient particulièrement se démarquer de plusieurs autres albums punk de cette liste. J'imagine que l'incorporation beaucoup plus flagrante de sons comme le rock ou le blues joue pour un peu d'unicité, mais ultimement je n'ai pas trouvé ça si mémorable, même si c'était un album très agréable à écouter. 6/10
This album was a pleasant surprise for me. I am pretty familiar with the 1980s, but I had missed this one. As such, I enjoyed it with keen interest. Really nice, tight, sound. And the punk-vibe was refreshing to hear.
Meh
Even though their first album Los Angeles is more iconic, I like this one better. Not sure it's essential. Favorite song: We're desperate.
Gode punk elementer. Men jeg syntes det mangler noget kant ind i mellem.
I have never heard of this before! I know X’s “Wild Thing” and that’s it. I do like it—feels exactly what early 80s rock should sound like. I like how the lead singers voices sound together. I like what the guitar does on “Adult Books” a lot. Some of the other songs just kinda wash over me. I would definitely enjoy this as a concert but probably wouldn’t choose to listen to this in my own.
I didn't hate it but it got very repetitive for a 38 minute album. I did enjoy the dual singer arrangement.
there was an initial adjustment period while i mourned that this wasn't X of gonna give it to ya fame, but then it grew on me. belongs on a playlist with early the white stripes, i think
This might have been a 4 if I was more ready for it on a different day. I'm convinced though that I can tell LA-area punk bands from other punk bands of similar timespans and they sound slightly surfer-y, which isn't my favorite.
It's not bad. Good for the time for sure. Not sure I'll listen to it again though
Meh
I don’t know how I’ve never heard of this band before. It makes me think of Cherry Bomb era Joan Jett. A lot of their two-part vocals are sung in a monotone or out of tune, intentionally. Somehow, it works. The bass lines are fun and their songs are pithy. I like it. I didn’t listen to the remastered version, but might give that a try. 3.9
Straight forward punk. They work around her voice limitations well with good harmonies. Somewhat melodic, but mostly the same after a while. 3.0
Thrash rock - kinda fun
Day 27 of listening to 1001 albums, one day at a time. Wild Gift is a sense a really wild album. It’s a punk rock album that doesn’t exactly stick to punk. It takes a lot elements of blues and r&b but I do think this album a fair amount to say. From it talking about the adult book store John used to go to or criticizing Elvis Presley for joining the military. However I think the beginning and end of this album seem to be its strongest and the middle is unfortunately a bit weak. I do still enjoy this album, it’s rare you get to hear a early punk album like this and I liked it.
Hressilegt pönkrokk. Alveg gaman að þessu.
3.5 for me, enjoyed it.
Solid all the way through, like most of their work. I always felt they were a big influence on Pixies.
nothing standout about this, generic 80's punk.
Yeah fine whatever more punkish music. Sort of like Blondie
Nice and punky
It’s short. It also doesn’t really do much to stand out from countless other punk albums. It’s good though
Got a bit boring by the end, although it wasn't awful and there were some nice Pixies vibes, just too samey and nothing stood out.
A good album, my favorite of the songs was Adult Books.
A less unhinged Dead Kennedys.
Back to back punk I suppose. This one's not bad, a couple good songs, but there's certainly nothing as distinct to me as the Public Image album from yesterday. Female vocalist, which I do appreciate in the genre, but yeah. It's alright, I'll save a few tracks, but as a whole, nothing special. Favorite tracks: Some Other Time, Adult Books, Year 1. Album art: Really like this, it looks super modern, super contemporary. Would not have guessed '80s based on the clarity of this picture, seems more like a late 2000's indie rock album cover shot. Colors are great, looks like mostly wrapping paper on everything. Great to look at. 3/5
This is a real fun little Punk record. It didn't blow me away but the guitar work was really good and they kept me going through what is a pretty repetitive album. Fav songs: - The once over twice - Universal corner
lustiger indie punk rock
Some nice poppy, punky jams in here. A bit bland at times but overall a nice listen.
Why did the first song keep sounding like it was going to break into Chattahoochee by Alan Jackson? Interesting mixing different sounds into punk. There were definitely a few songs that had a rockabilly vibe. Honestly in 2024, this album is kind of boring. I could see how this would have been fun in the 80s though.
Classic punk with that classic raw production. Good energy and surprisingly upbeat
New wave-y punk, I liked it, torn between 3 and 4.
Great discovery once again!
Loved
Beetje een cluster fuck Soort punk? Wel ok
Kinda cool album… reminds me of someone but can’t put my finger on who…
Fun.
This was a tough one for me. It hovers between a 3 and a 4. Ultimately, I probably won't relisten often enough to give it a 4. But it's good.
Peppy!
This was surprisingly good
Rips
Pretty great stuff in here. I imagine it sounded revolutionary when it came out (hence Christgau) but the influence it's had on a lot of what came after makes it sound like a lot of other things to my ears. I may be hard on stuff that comes out of california as a rule.
This sounds like a stripped back kind of punk rock. “Beyond and Back” tends to flirt with rockabilly as well (could this be the origins of punkabilly?). With repeat listens, I know the band will grow on me. It’s nice. Overall: 6/10
Solid guitar riffs and chords. Overall sound was good, not sure they would be in the rotation but I enjoyed this listen.
80s American punk Not great not crap Ramones do it better
Enjoyed this little album
THPS
Chill men tenkte ikke så mye på sangene egt
Fun album
These early punk albums are good fun. While this might not hit my favorites of all time, X was both good and influential and this is one of their best albums. Highlights - The Once over Twice, In This House that I Call Home, White Girl, Year 1
2.9/5 Best Track: White Girl
This was the chocolate milk of punk. Familiar, comfortable and enjoyable.
A fun romp. You can hear the influence in many who followed
Yeah totally fine and not much more to say than that!
This was good. Can't say it was anything special but it was right up my street.
I have a bit of a love hate thing going with X. They write great songs but I wish their albums suffer from thin, light production. Drums always sound insubstantial, just wish there was more meat on the bone. I had never heard this album and its the usual collection of fine X tunes. Not much variation in tempo and arrangement though. Still another wonderful X album 3.5 stars
Upbeat and catchy. Very competent. I can see why it’s on the list.
Didn’t love it on starting the first track, but I found it grew on me and was well worth a second play through. A couple of odd gear shifts between songs meant the album didn’t feel entirely coherent but for 80s punk I probably shouldn’t have my expectations too high in this regard. Overall enjoyed it for what it is.
Generic rock from this era. British feel to it? Pretty generically fine.
Ok
Boring and soft for punk, but not bad.
I really like the rockabilly and early rock n' roll riffs that're on here (which it took me a hot moment to notice for some reason), but otherwise, eh, it's just above-fine to me. The idea of a punk album that covers domesticity and relationship issues is interesting to me, but it turns out it's more in theory than in practice.
…It’s just OK. There’s really nothing that special here – I have a number of songs I sorta liked while listening, just because they hit on some of my musical sensibilities, but it’s a pretty forgettable album otherwise. There’s no standouts, there’s nothing here but a really stripped down style: two vocalists, a good drummer, and a sick guitarist. Instrumentals on this album are great, but the lyrics and the vocal performances just weren’t always clicking for me. It’s a mediocre 3; it kinda just feels like it’s a worse version of Murmur by R.E.M..
Not a fan...too fast, too loud and the instruments have a whiny, screeching sound. It is, however, upbeat..would be good to listen to when working out or when you need some artificial cocaine!!!
It's weird to think about this music co-existing at the same time as Michael Jackson or any other synthy early 80s pop. I'm not too familiar with the punk genre, it's probably not for me, but I respect that they're getting after it .
good not great
I enjoyed it though it did wash over me a bit.
reminds me of better british punk, so this gets 3 stars
Pretty good LA punk.
I wasn’t familiar with X at all other than the hits on various punk compilations. I was under the impression it only had a girl singer, image my surprise. I liked it a lot, when our love passed out on the couch was my favorite.
Fun, rocky, short
enjoyed.
Not really in my wheelhouse musically but it’s ok.
Not sure how to rate this for now. Only listened once , 3/5 for now, may listen again
Pretty good, I don't mind this type of punk.
Rock / Punk mix
Would I listen to this album again? No. First time hearing the full album? Yes. Were there any songs I skipped? No. Comments? Mediocre punk like album. Favourite Songs? I'm Coming Over, When Our Loved Passed Out on the Couch.
Run-of-the-mill punk/indie rock. Fairly decent, not unpleasant but not a genre I like and nothing outstanding. As usual, when the album ended Spotify continued playing its similar recommendations and I didn't notice.
Good
Never actually heard of these guys and they aren't that bad. I mean it's still early punk and it very much sounds like it but it's not bad. 6/10
нормальные панки, слушать я такое конечно не буду но не отвратительно
It was fine 2.7/5
Solid album. Lots of genres. The Spotify playlist after this album was awesome - probs better than the album. 3.3
Bro, the lady and the man singing the same shit at the same time is like part of my nightmares. Her voice is absolutely horrible - like why are you yelling lady and singing off key. The band backing is awesome though. The guitar and bass and drums are all really good. Unfortunately, the singing takes away so much enjoyment, it makes it like a 2 to me. Listening to the last few tracks, where there is less duplication on the singing recovers it back to a 3. The band is really nice to listen to, and the singer is more tolerable toward the end, and knowing it's a punk type band makes the singing fit a little better. I can picture myself at a show for a band like this.
The best punk album I’ve heard so far, still not amazing though. It was enjoyable enough, but really nothing special. Every track sounds the same to me. 6/10 Top 3: 1. The Once over Twice 2. In This House That I Call Come 3. It’s Who You Know
Punk lite, some pretty catchy. Shades of Sonic Youth.
3.75
Pretty fun punk album. Nothing to hate nadda to love🤷
didn't wow me, didn't hate it either. the canonical 3.
It’s reassuring when you pretty much know what year an album has come out and where the band are from even though you’ve never heard of Twitter, sorry, X. Except they aren’t from New York but Los Angeles. It’s bizarre. If Talking Heads , Television and Blondie tried to make a lightweight Ramones album it would sound just like this. Hey, it’s quirky and feisty. Maybe I’ll listen to it again someday but it just seems slightly behind the curve.
It's kinda punk, but about five years too late. A bit shouty for my taste, but not terrible.
It was pretty good but didn’t love it :( I think it just felt like I’ve heard similar sort of music that had been more intense but it was not bad
I thought this was just okay. Hope the next one is not punk
Made it through the album. Barely. Interesting though.
blondie vibes, nothing jumped out but enjoyable throughout!
3.5/5
This is fine, its punky and varied, but I just think there is better stuff on this list and think this will be quite forgettable
I have listened to Los Angeles, Under the Big Black Sun and More Fun In The New World. So how did i miss this album? I'm not sure but it was well worth the wait. Los Angeles remains my favorite but this is a solid album and a great listen and their musicianship and harmonies are at the top of their game here; X dispelled the notion that punk music had to be "sloppy". This was a very talented band. I still prefer the other X albums over this one, and i am curious if any other X albums are on the list, but this is a good record.
Completely forgot this album.It’s generic punk with a female singer for most of it.Nothing spectacular.
Started out good, got a little bored of it by the end though. Will I listen to again: 50%
Same as 2 of of theirs
Liked it. Not every song was a winner but they all were good.
I though it was gonna be another ZZ Top type band, but was actually shook when I heard a women’s voice. Songs were a nice mix between rock, punk, country, and surfer rock. The lead male singer also reminded me of Elvis for some reason. Fuck. Everything I wrote after this was deleted and I don’t remember what I wrote. I liked it but didn’t love it. 6/10
A welcome suprise after a few crappy albums. Fun punk, can't believe this came out in 1981. 3.5/5
3+
Didn’t touch the sides
Como rock indie. Bien.
Ehh, nice but not remarkable.
Hmm. I'm a fan of their first album, but I think their bit of punk bit of rockabilly bit of new wave is already sounding a bit thin. Enjoyable enough, but not pulling up any trees.
Nice enough punk 'n' roll from the artist formerly known as Twitter.
3.5/5
Good fun as always though looking back at the last entry from X on this list I feel like their sound and sensibility developed a lot more sophistication even a couple years later on More Fun...
3.5
Raw-sounding early 80s punk record. It's fine, just not my jam. Universal Corner is the best track on this album.
Not too bad
pretty gooooood
Punk rock assez soft. 6/10
Blondie esque punk
Never heard of them or a single song from this album before today. The punk-rockabilly was kinda cool.
definitely a punk rock album, reminds me of dead kennedys. it's well done, was fond of "in this house i call home" in particular but it's generally a consistent record.
C'est elon qui a choisi le nom du groupe ou quoi, j'ai pas raison la team ???
reveillee
Starts off with some rocking riffs and female vocals, then a gentler song - refreshingly beyond punk, then reverts to more punky territory via classic rock n roll and rockabilly. Good energy, good guitar playing, just not quite up there for me.
Trevlig punk
Solid punk!
Helt schwäg
Yeah, one knows (as everyone does) that they were great live. But they’re not live anymore and while one has liked some cuts over the years, this feels more tired than energizing or even hard-edged today, for as fresh and authentic it may have seemed all those years ago. On the plus side, bass bounces in quality fashion. The excess of grit undercuts the tunefulness.
I prefer Los Angeles but these first 2 albums are both really good even if nothing else afterwards lived up to them. Such a fun mix of punk, rockabilly and more.
Mediocre punk. 5/10
Good
3.6 - Clever, though sometimes obscure lyrics add an air of mystery to songs like “Adult Books” and I do often love the chemistry between Exene and John Doe. Their loud vocals give this a very different take on punk that’s worth a listen. There are, however, moments when it sounds like these two are trying to shout over each other. Maybe that’s just a symptom of marriage?
Good punk jams, can’t say I know much about X or their influence but this was fun. 6/10
I didn’t actively listen to this too much. I have to say, I’m not too into early punk. I make an exception for DK, but even then it took a lot for me to get my head around their stuff. In any case, “Wild Gift” by X is a decent listen. I can hear how this album was ahead of its time. For the most part, it’s not really my thing, but I did particularly love the song “White Girl”
Enjoy a bit of playful punk-rock every now and then. Nothing transcendent here beyond some great vocal chemistry. Personally prefer music in this style that is a bit rougher and louder, but again, good fun. Fave track: Universal Corner
Hmmm, I get this. It's OK. It has some nice moments and it's listenable certainly. It's quite clever in places. But it doesn't sound groundbreaking to me - even when I try and put it in context. Maybe it's the California in it. Maybe I just prefer my punk to be a bit more London, Derry, Dunfermline or New York based? Keep on going back between 3 and 4, But 4 means I commit to listening to it again and I'm not sure I want to do that. So it's probably a 3 - but a solid 3.5.
The album sounds the The Strokes with a bit more uptempo composition. Nothing outstanding stood out, but unique for 1981. 3/5
3 stars only for White Girl.
Simpatico e allegro, ma niente di più.
Flavours of inspiration from Talking Heads and for The Pixies. Enjoyed it, decent.
This album is short enough that it played through almost twice before I noticed, so alright
Never heard of these but it's really good and catchy. It sounds an awful lot like the Violent Femmes which is a big positive
Was good to listen to as background noise, would probably listen again, but don’t thini I would seek it out.
Enjoyable.
Enjoyed it!
A rambunctious, overtly melodic, aptly wild and at times varied American post-punk from one of L.A.'s great punk bands. Favorites: The Once Over Twice, We're Desperate, Adult Books, Universal Corner, I'm Coming Over, In This House That I Call Home, White Girl, Beyond and Back, When Our Love Passed out on the Couch.
Som ritmos interesantes en algunos puntos, pero el tipo de musica no deja que ee aprecien al 100%. Me precio un disco normalito que no da mas que para un 6 de 10
Nije los Angeles
I don't know what to think of this album. It just goes in so many different directions that I just can't grasp it. I do like it, but it's hard to listen to top to bottom.
Good early punk sound. Both vocalists play off of each other well and keep the album sounding fresh when some of the riffs and songs otherwise sound similar.
Enjoyed this. Not every song struck my fancy, but "Adult Books" really stood out. Good energy and I like the vocal tandem.
Pretty good rawk from some LA punks. 3 stars.
Como rock indie. Bien.
I always feel like I’m not schooled enough in what makes good punk good, but this just felt a bit unremarkable to me.
Didn’t know this my punk is British Two voices are good Moves to David Byrne places … I’d listen to early Talking Heads The straighter rock and roll lines jump out and feel slightly naff … But enjoyable A bit
Nice and smooth Ramones-like punk rock from 1981 that clearly draws influences from rockabilly, B52's and Roy Orbison ("Adult Books"). And it's clear that the band, on the other hand, also influenced bands that came later. Listen to songs like "We're Desperate" and "I'm Coming Over" and you clearly hear where the Pixies come from. And even though this is really up my alley, it just doesn't click for me.
Not the wildest thing I've ever heard, I'd say too restrained for my liking, but still good fun. Singers were a bit amateurish sounding even for punk. 3 savagely wrapped presents out of 5 🎁🎁🎁
A cool album of riffs, retro sounding, but with the energy and attitude of punk. Not a bad listen. Perhaps the most odd thing is that the band are conservative-punks.
Another Punk album, although this one atleast stands out due to the fact it has a female singer. That makes the album better however the lack of standout songs means that this stays at 3 stars
A fun punk record, nothing too exciting but a good time
It's fun, but it doesn't strike me as particularly special. Probably would listen to it again if someone suggested it.
The songs with the male vocals were so much better than those with the female vocals.
If someone asked me to guess the year this album was released, I wouldn’t have said 1981. It’s not quite my style, but the production is CRISP.
1981 Punk Rock John Doe – bajo, voz Exene – voz Billy Zoom – guitarra D.J. Bonebrake – percusión Side one "The Once Over Twice" – 2:31 "We're Desperate" – 2:00 "Adult Books" – 3:19 "Universal Corner" – 4:33 "I'm Coming Over" – 1:14 "It's Who You Know" – 2:17 Side two "In This House That I Call Home" – 3:34 "Some Other Time" – 2:17 "White Girl" – 3:27 "Beyond and Back" – 2:49 "Back 2 the Base" – 1:33 "When Our Love Passed Out on the Couch" – 1:57 "Year 1" – 1:18
Ok, liked track 2. Bit basic sounding like recorded in someone’s garage. Not my thing but had interesting moments
Sounds like a lot of good bands (Love, talking heads, Siouxsie) while also being kinda forgettable
I think I like X. Let's see -- yep, rollicking sarcastic fun. Actually, doesn't quite hold up, even through the very short run time. Good but not uniformly great. Definitely fun. 3.5 stars
Cool stuff
Interesting punk album that incorporates a lot of different genres in it.
Not a bad punk album but not really my thing.