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Something 4 the weekend God! Show me magic Hometown unicorn
I don't know what people are talking about. It's nowhere near as bad as they're making it out to be.
Basically just bounced off me, very generic sounding. The track with the most plays is clearly the one thats had a load of production effort put in and the rest feels very filler.
Nice
this is an album with songs. I heard instruments. Vocals too! insane.
This is fun, as music should be. Not perfect, but tons of charm.
Eh
I expected a boring britpop snoozefest but it wasn't so bad. They were clearly influenced by a couple of big British artists that came before them, but it didn't feel like a blatant rip-off. Several songs were really good, some were kinda boring, but for the most part, I had a good time. Not an album I'd put on this list, but a decent one nevertheless. Highlights: Gathering Moss, God! Show me magic 3.5 stars
Brit pop more like shit pop
Meh
This was borderline trash.
Less cool version The Dandy Worhals. The songs got aggressively angry and weren’t fun to listen to.
Show Me Magic: too poppy for me. Something 4 the Weekend: within a few seconds I thought this was catchier. Then I see that it's the most-played on the album. Figures. Hometown Unicorn: I liked this a little bit. Listening to Something 4 the Weekend a second time to give the album another chance. It's a bit catchier after multiple listens, but still not great. Overall this album is light and fluffy, but not impressing me.
Great guitars that feel energizing!
Not my favorite album. I did enjoy something for the weekend very much.
Pleasant but dull. Not much to say.
I have no idea why this album is on this list. It's fine, I guess but that's not exactly high praise. It's not famous, I don't see anything unique about it, it's just a decent indie rock album. I almost took a point away just because of the group's god-awful name. So stupid.
Sort of like PinkBeatlePistols mashed together. 2/5
Interesting but not quite for me
Mid at best
Felt very discordant and inconsistent
Enjoyed this. Heard of the them before, but this was the first time properly listening to them, although I did already know a couple of tunes. Will definitely look forward to listening to more. Simpsons: No
Didn't enjoy this, was glad when it ended.
It was okay, but nothing really stood out to me. My favorite track was "If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You."
Something 4 the Weekend was really good, the rest just kind of passed me by as songs
3.8
It’s shocking this band has 2 albums on here. Fuzzy Logic is fine and completely unremarkable. Something 4 the Weekend is the only song that stood out. 5.7/10
Fun! I enjoyed it. Sounds a bit tinny though my bad speakers but that's not their fault. 3
### In-Depth Review of "Fuzzy Logic" by Super Furry Animals **Introduction** "Fuzzy Logic," the debut album by Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals, was released in 1996. This album stands as a quintessential example of Britpop, merging psychedelic rock, indie, and experimental sounds. It captures a moment in the mid-90s when music was in flux, with bands pushing the boundaries of traditional genres. This review will delve into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, providing a comprehensive analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. **Lyrics** The lyrics on "Fuzzy Logic" are a mix of surrealism, humor, and introspection, typical of Super Furry Animals' approach. Lead singer Gruff Rhys delivers lines that are often whimsical and abstract, yet they resonate with deeper meanings upon closer inspection. 1. **"God! Show Me Magic"** - The song is a brief, explosive opener with lyrics that reflect a desire for wonder and excitement in a mundane world. It's both a call to the divine and a critique of the lack of magic in everyday life. 2. **"Something 4 the Weekend"** - This track tells a story of escapism and weekend revelry, juxtaposing a mundane existence with the thrill of temporary freedom. The lyrics are cheeky and playful, enhancing the song’s catchy nature. 3. **"If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You"** - A more introspective song, the lyrics deal with themes of vulnerability and emotional dependence. Rhys's delivery is earnest, making the surreal imagery feel intimate and relatable. **Music** The musical composition on "Fuzzy Logic" is eclectic, with a blend of pop melodies, psychedelic rock, and electronic influences. Each track showcases the band's versatility and willingness to experiment. 1. **Instrumentation** - The album features a rich tapestry of sounds, from traditional rock instruments to synths and samples. The guitars are often layered with effects, creating a dreamy, sometimes chaotic atmosphere. 2. **Song Structure** - Many songs follow conventional pop structures but are adorned with unexpected twists. For instance, "Hometown Unicorn" starts as a straightforward rock song but evolves into a more complex arrangement with shifting tempos and dynamics. 3. **Genre Blending** - Tracks like "Fuzzy Birds" incorporate elements of electronic music, while "Bad Behaviour" leans into punk influences. This genre-blending keeps the album fresh and unpredictable. **Production** Produced by Gorwel Owen and Super Furry Animals, the production on "Fuzzy Logic" is polished yet retains a raw edge that suits the band's eclectic style. 1. **Sound Quality** - The album sounds crisp and vibrant, with each instrument clearly defined in the mix. The production enhances the psychedelic elements, creating a lush, immersive listening experience. 2. **Use of Effects** - Effects are used creatively throughout the album. For example, "Gathering Moss" features reversed guitar tracks and reverb-heavy vocals, adding to its dreamy quality. 3. **Balance** - Despite the heavy use of effects and diverse instrumentation, the album maintains a balance that prevents it from sounding cluttered. The production supports the songs’ structures rather than overshadowing them. **Themes** "Fuzzy Logic" explores a range of themes, from existential musings to social commentary, often wrapped in layers of surrealism and irony. 1. **Existentialism** - Songs like "If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You" and "Hometown Unicorn" reflect on human existence, the search for meaning, and the fragility of happiness. 2. **Escapism** - Tracks such as "Something 4 the Weekend" and "Long Gone" deal with the desire to escape from reality, whether through love, nostalgia, or sheer hedonism. 3. **Social Commentary** - The album also touches on social issues. "God! Show Me Magic" can be seen as a critique of modern life's banality, while "Bad Behaviour" comments on societal norms and expectations. **Influence** "Fuzzy Logic" had a significant impact on the Britpop scene and beyond. It introduced Super Furry Animals as a band willing to push boundaries and experiment with their sound. 1. **Britpop Scene** - The album stood out in the Britpop movement for its originality and willingness to diverge from the conventional sounds of the time. It helped pave the way for other bands to explore more eclectic and experimental styles. 2. **Future Works** - "Fuzzy Logic" set the stage for Super Furry Animals' subsequent albums, establishing their reputation for innovation. Their approach to blending genres and incorporating electronic elements influenced many bands in the late 90s and early 2000s. 3. **Cultural Impact** - The album's success in the UK and its cult status abroad contributed to the global appreciation of Welsh music and culture, showcasing the region’s vibrant and diverse musical landscape. **Pros and Cons** **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Sound** - "Fuzzy Logic" stands out for its unique blend of genres and experimental approach, offering a fresh take on the Britpop sound. 2. **Engaging Lyrics** - The lyrics are a mix of wit, surrealism, and introspection, making the songs both entertaining and thought-provoking. 3. **High Production Quality** - The album’s production is polished yet retains an edge that complements the band’s eclectic style. 4. **Versatility** - The band's ability to switch between different musical styles and moods keeps the album engaging from start to finish. 5. **Cultural Impact** - The album contributed to the broader recognition of Welsh music and influenced numerous artists across various genres. **Cons:** 1. **Cohesiveness** - The eclectic nature of the album, while a strength, can also be a drawback. The rapid shifts in style and tone might be jarring for some listeners. 2. **Accessibility** - The experimental elements and surreal lyrics may not appeal to those looking for straightforward pop or rock songs. 3. **Pacing** - Some tracks, such as "For Now and Ever," can feel less impactful compared to the standout songs, affecting the album’s overall pacing. **Conclusion** "Fuzzy Logic" by Super Furry Animals is a landmark album that showcases the band’s creativity and willingness to push musical boundaries. Its innovative sound, engaging lyrics, and high production quality make it a standout in the Britpop era. While its eclectic nature might not appeal to everyone, the album's influence on the music scene and its contribution to the cultural landscape are undeniable. Despite some minor drawbacks in cohesiveness and accessibility, "Fuzzy Logic" remains a compelling and influential work that continues to resonate with listeners today.
I truly don’t understand why this band is on here, and with multiple albums at that. They’re just doing a Beatles impersonation, with some Elvis Costello and Bowie mixed in. The lyrics to every song are completely inane. The hook to one of their songs (“Frisbee”) is a guy making chimp sounds into the mic. I have no idea what I’m missing, but I don’t get it. The main riff and the verses to the opening track are just New Order’s “Blue Monday” set to Gorillaz-style music. It’s catchy and kind of fun, but derivative. Fuzzy Birds sounds like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” mixed with The Who. “Something 4 the Weekend” also sounds like a ripoff from Sgt Pepper. “Gathering Moss” is the only song with lyrics approaching anything with meaning. Blur, Oasis, Weezer, The Wallflowers, Travis … there are so many better bands with a similar style. Why these guys? I’d probably give it a 3/5 under other circumstances, because it is kind of catchy. It’s not the worst to listen to. But I’m deducting a point because it makes me angry that these guys take up so much real estate on this list for no reason.
Never heard of Fuzzy Logic but I really liked this album. You can see a lot of modern bands' sound following in the footsteps of this band. Really enjoyed it!
It’s just so boring. It’s the aural equivalent of a mayo sandwich on white bread. Couldn’t wait for it to be over.
May 28, 2024 HL: "Something 4 the Weekend", "If You Don't Want Me To Destroy You", "Hometown Unicorn", "Bad Behaviour", "Death By Melody" (bonus), "(Nid) Hon Yw'r Gân Sy'n Mynd I Achub Yr Iaith" (bonus) It's been about a year since the last SFA, but in the meantime I found an album involving Gruff Rhys, called Praxis Makes Perfect. They (the project Neon Neon) toured with it as an immersive theatrical experience, about the life and times of Giangiacomo Feltrinelli. You know, that Italian socialist activist and fighter of censorship, active during the 50's and 60s? (I didn't know him either) My point is, the seeming ease in which SFA comes out with eccentric, unconventional stuff makes them a pretty intriguing act to learn about. And while Fuzzy Logic is a little easier to follow than Rings Around the World, the flair for experimentation & genre switching is there. I'm listening to the "B Sides & Such", including tracks sung entirely in Welsh, and it is good. Now, having listened to all the b-sides, I'd even say there's a better 12-track album hidden somewhere between the normal tracklist and the bonus ones. As released, Fuzzy Logic is still pretty damn neat.
Non-descript 90's rock
This was quite a fun debut album from this Welsh band, but it took until their second album till they dared to step outside of this standard rock comfort zone. Only the first (and shortest) song on this album is really memorable.
Ahead of their time.
This album really shouldn't work for me and yet... It really does? Interesting, diverse, a band that sounds like it's just on the edge of being sonically incomprehensible. Catchy songs, it's all really great stuff.
some of it's catchy and fun, some of it sounds like generic British pop
I was happy to receive this unexpected surprise on this day, my birthday.
This album and group exceeded expectations by a lot. They have a unique sound and hard to believe this is a debut album. Good find...had never heard of them.
Wonder how I missed that. This was great.
Gear: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Artwork: 📸🧔👮♂️ Mix: 👂🔪🩸 Musik: 🤯🤡🤮 Wertung: 💩/5
Kinda funky strange but made for an entertaining 37 mins
This was a bit different to what I was expecting then to sound like but it was a pretty solid indie album! Another one I feel like my Dad would probably enjoy! Could really have done without the last 20 repetitive seconds of Bad Behaviour though.
2.5 Already sick of these obscure Brit-pop bands that all sound like worse versions of better bands (in this case, Pulp). At least this one had some nice choruses and harmonies.
Finally…An album that represents the mid 90s Welsh movement! Whatever that is. Screw this deluxe version…I only listened to what I hope was the originally released first disc. More of this deluxe version and I’ll go down into a welsh coal mine and never come back.
This was a fun listen. Quirky psychedelic grunge pop. I liked how different all the songs were. Cool stuff
Never really heard them at the time and this album sounds very much of its time to me. I can imagine if it was your soundtrack to 1996 it could be a 5 star album, but at this remove for me it didn’t enchant so I’d give it a solid 3.5 stars.
Listened this morning, forgot all about it already.
god i love britpop
I didn't know it. Some interesting sounds, but nothing that captured my attention very much on a first listen.
no thank you
Helt okej faktiskt. De andra recensionerna här överdriver verkligen, inte alls lika tråkigt och dåliga kvalité som de säger. Ändå lite basic men inte alldeles för långtråkigt. Gick att lyssna på.
pretty decently fun album. instrumentation and vocal performances are fairly strong. unfortunately, despite there being some moments onto his one that I enjoyed, I felt ultimately it was a pretty middling experience. on the good side of middling, but there wasn't anything here that stood out to me. in particular, I felt the songwriting just did not hook me at all. not a bad album, but not anything that I feel I will go back to
Not my favorite of theirs but ok.
I love this kind of goofy, irreverent indie rock. Throw in some psych and I'm extra sold. SFA are just impossible to not bang your head along to.
Didn't like it that much.
I knew some of them and didn’t mind most of them.
Not a fan
2.5
2.5
Garbage
Would rate it 3.5* if I could. Enjoyable, just not as enjoyable as other 4*
Quite annoying, didn't really vibe with me
Background noise
It's fun, but a slice of mid 90s brit rock I couldn't be arsed with
I only remember a couple of songs from the last album I got from this artist because it was so long ago but I looked at my review and it was pretty positive which may have informed my opinion of this album. Not much, though, because I’m pretty ambivalent about this one overall. Maybe because I’m a little buzzed/drunk and it’s been a long night or maybe just because it’s a pretty bland Brit rock type album overall.
Pop music. On their better sings you can hear some Bowie influence. Fun enough, but when the album repeated I was already getting tired of it, and I had never heard it before today.
D’une insignifiance incommodante, 🦶
Love this band, love this sound
I didn't massively enjoy it. I did about 4 songs then went back and listened to Kate bush again
Sounds very much like Blur off cuts, but there are worse bands to be slightly worse than.
I was looking forward to this having heard constantly how great they were. It was fine?
Joyful scuzzy indi. Bit of a joy. Better was to come though.
four fun and funky stars
Overall this album was good. It kind of sounds like an alt-rock, Smashing Pumpkins-esque fusion with some good Britpop sounds. Some good tunes in there and I was never dissatisfied with what I was hearing.
Production quality is horrible on this one. The vocals were also annoying. Each song felt weirdly unstructured.
You know this was a really peaceful album, I was enjoying it until about the 7th track when I realized it was muted. Favorite: gathering moss Least favorite: hometown unicorn 2.6/5
Snoozefest.
This album reminds me of my music buying youth. You hear a couple of good singles from the same band and on the strength of that you decide to buy their album. You'd excitedly rush home to listen to it only to discover that every song, other than the two you already liked, were absolute garbage. This is why I like modern streaming services - you can listen to anything without too much financial risk. To be fair though this one isn't quite as bad as that but it was an album & band that was on my buying radar back in the 90's. I loved the 'Something 4 the Weekend' single. It's still a great catchy song. 'If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You' was another single of theirs I liked. On the rest of the album they sound too much like they're copying Blur or the Beatles and not really pulling it off. I'd listened to this again though. 3- stars.
Meh.
I’m a fan of britpop to a certain extent, but this one does nothing for me.
Not bad
Another great record by these. I cant believe how criminally underrated they were (by myself). Always knew of them but never listened to them until 1001 albums, despite loving a few Gruff Rhys records. Recognised a few songs too which always helps. Im always a sucker for bands that merge a few genres together, these are one of the them. Somewhere between punk, indie, and a bit pysch. But better than that, they arent a jack of all trades type. Kinda how I’d describe Flaming Lips actually. 4.5
Can't put my finger on why but super furry animals just don't do it for me. They generally sound like Ash, Weezer and lots of other bands I like but they are missing the riffs or something else that makes it work. Bits of this sounded like they'd listened to too much Bowie but don't think they nailed that sound. There was nice little bits here and there but can't say I really enjoyed it.
Liked this less than the previous album - nothing really jumped out at me. A terrifically bland listen.
Preferred this to "rings around the world". They were not on my radar at all when I was younger but I did recognise a few tracks here. Highlights: God, show me magic Something 4 the weekend I'll be back
OK, just strange music. Surprised to see Paul McCarthy actually recorded with them. Weird!
chaotic, fun, and surprisingly good
Wow brzmi bardzo wesoło. Przyjemny
first listen. i cant believe i had never heard of this band before but im obsessed!!!! this album sounds like something engineered to be exactly my taste. another proof that music peaked in the 90s.
2.5/5
Furros. Ni con tus orejas
eclectic and interesting. Lots to listen to. I didn't know about this album before this listen but I would def put it on again.
Almost great brit pop on top
good
Þetta kom mér á óvart. Ég bjóst við einhverju hundleiðinlegu og framúrstefnulegu en svo var þetta nú bara allt í lagi. Það komu smá framúrstefnulegir taktar sem mér fannst ekkert spes en það var stutt og sleppur þannig upp í þristinn þótt það hafi daðrað við tvist.
Didn't care for this, songs were a bit eclectic but didn't like the vocals and it felt bloated. Kind of blah, probably not for me.
How much Brit pop is on this list
Dumb. Nonsense. Not pleasant to listen to at all.
Definitely not for me
3.5
Enjoyed this much more that “Rings Around the World”. Cool psychedelic parts and production, but it felt over done and cheesy at times
Sheer unadulterated brilliance.
A little bit of mixed feelings here. I feel like the album started strong but couldn’t keep it up. Show Me Magic was a great, fun song. Probably my favorite on the album. But many of the songs right after that one sounded very superficially similar. Then there was a bit more musical variety. I would say it’s a good, but not special album. 3
Second album by them that's been on this list and boy i hope it's the last
I had never heard these guys before, but they're awesome!
Good classic alt rock. Nothing stood out but would add to the mix while working
Ok
Super furry shit
Crap
so, i actually enjoyed this and again, would listen to the album in its entirety, it’s summery and so so british and liked it as cosy, fuzzy background listening that absorbed into my daydreams and put a smile on my face.
This was kind of a nothing burger, but I found some tracks catchy.
I listened to the whole album a month ago. Listened again. Nope.
It was difficult finding the music to listen to. It was wasn’t bad.
Dated, at times, odd… but entertaining enough.
There is a charm here that’s not lost in their attempts to break through the noise and clutter of Brit-Pop. “Something 4 the Weekend” is fun and “If You Don’t Want Me to Destroy You” is thoughtful with some nice touches—strings and harmonies—even if it sounds like someone being sucked down to floor by the gravity of one too many pints.
Fine, forgettable.
It's fine, I guess? Kind of a mess though. Not sure why it's on this list to be honest.
Really ended up enjoying this band!
I had some familiarity with this band. Like a lot of albums there were a couple of strong tracks and plenty of filler. I won;t be rushing to listen again but it wasn't bad enough to stop me making it through the whole album.
Good fun
Cute and a bit quirky but a bit too Britpop for me. I still liked it. Listens: 1 Fave Track: God! Show Me Magic Rating: 3
I don't know, not terrible but not really good. It's what 3's are made for!
This isn’t that bad or anything, I think I’ve just reached the point where I’m extremely tired of yet another random British band from the 80s or 90s. Best song: Something 4 the Weekend
The more I hear from these guys the less impressed I am. I gave the last one a 2 I'm giving this one a 2- which is being generous. You know what, no, terrible indulgent cover art pushed me over the edge.
This one didn't do anything for me really, there were elements of nice guitar work, a fairly interesting sound palette and some genre hopping. But overall it didn't really come together as anything meaningful or interesting to me.
Massively enjoyed how soaked up by the glam and psych themes flowing through this one. At times I felt the production quality wasn't there
Top tier
Absolute better. Perhaps the best Wales has ever had to offer. Heavy, dense, psychedelica infused fun.
Good listen, but doesn't move me. Not sure why. I keep listening to it with a notion that it deserves 4 stars yet it registers as a 3 each time, which confuses me.
No me ha gustado mucho
solid but inconsistent, missing a song that really sticks with you. still very smooth and enjoyable if you let it take you along for the ride
Wacky, ecstatic and full-on Beatlesesque, this is hard not to like. And they certainly have fun with the fuzz, don't they? Best cuts are “Something 4 the Weekend,” “Hometown Unicorn,” and "Destroy." Just a helluva lotta fun throughout – give me these cats over way taking-themselves-too-seriously Oasis and Blur any day.
Not for me this one... ...'tho it got lots of good reviews, subjectively, just didn't connect.
Not very interesting. Sounds like just another generic British alt rock/pop album. 2.5/5 Probably won’t listen again
3.7
I am really enjoying their sound. They've clearly influenced many other artists I like.
This album is decent, honestly i was probably expecting a little more from it, know the song Something For the Weekend, but it was a little inconsistent the whole way through, both in sound and quality, although nothing on the album is bad, there just arent enough highs. Opener is okay. Up tempo, toe tapper. Track 2 Fuzzy Birds feels a little like a Bowie pastiche from the late 70s. Enjoyable enough Something 4 the Weekend is great, sounds like a hit, probably the pick of songs on the album For Now and Ever is a great closer. really enjoyed it I really enjoyed how it built the whole way through the end, just repeating the song title over and over, but building with different instruments and vocals the whole way through until its like a crescendo, a wall of sound, very good I think somewhere around the middle the album loses a bit of focus and then the run in at the end is pretty good. Mario Man has a nice little chorus with the 'DuDu's. There is probably a decent shout that the album is a grower too, maybe repeat listens would curve off a few of the edges that i don't like as much, but i do like it and as i said, there is nothing bad on the album. One of the songs sounds like Weezer a little, not saying that in a positive or negative way, it just does.
Pretty good album! I wasn't expecting it but it's totally a 5. I have no idea why but it's just so good!!! 9/10!
Pretty decent 90s grungy/psychedelic brit pop 3.5
Really enjoyable.
Just a normal album
Sometimes fun and sometimes annoying
Didn't really do anything for me. A bit bland.
Curioso
Fine.
Kinda funky in a weird way. And I tend to like weird stuff as long as it's not weird for the sake of being weird.
Välillä Disney channel -musikaalivibat. Aika tylsä silti? Unohtui hetkessä, paitsi laulajan korkeat äänet (en ymmärtänyt miksi siellä piti aina käydä). Nyt kun luin Wikipedia-artikkelin, ymmärsin glamin sieltä mutten psykee - tuon yhdistelmän hakeminen näköjään veti lähinnä kipinän pois glamista.
Jos heidän pitäisi valita suosikkinsa 60-luvun brittibändeistä, valinta olisi The Who. Ei tämä paskaa musiikkia ole, mutta on sanomattomakin selvää, että kappaleet ovat minulle väärästä, vähän raskaasta ja toisaalta hupsuttelevasta muotista.
it was ok i popped along to it! would listen again
I thought I'd love this, but I wasn't massively impressed. It's undeniably well done, but it just didn't do it for me. There's a couple stand-out tracks and I'd probably really enjoy it with some more listens, but there's still so much more music to listen to.
Not a fan really.
Never heard of this band or album, but enjoyed. Listened twice.
This sucks. Gathering Moss is so slow i feel like I am growing moss sitting here listening to this bs.
Some highlights and some fuzzy psych guitar sounds that I like, but all in all, just an alright album.
Jag var kanske arg.. Men det här slutande ja tyckker jättekiva.. oförklarlig.. Jag inte tycker at första sången, men den senare pop-studsande.. JippikaJippika-Jei-Jei-Jei! Mer!!
God! Show Me Magic - ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL, feels like Damon Albarn doin' punk in the past. Fuzzy Birds - God, I love the fuzz effect. Something 4 The Weekend - I'll listen to the UK version later, but I already love this song. Frisbee - Sounds too 90s and too 2000s at the same time, fascinating. Hometown Unicorn - Depressed unicord with distortion, the song, this is amazing. Gathering Moss - I can imagine a frog collecting stuff for his little home in a swamp, that is too specific, but my point is that I love this song. If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You - I'M FLOATING AAAAAAAAAA. Bad Behaviour - MORE POP PUNK (it sounds like), I love fuzzy noises. Mario Man - FLOATING AGAIN. Hangin' With Howard Marks - Just vibin to this piece. Lone Gone - Even more depressing than the unicorn, internal crying. From Now And Ever - Ok, this is the worst song in the album in my opinion, I'm just not a fan of this type of voice layering. Top 4 God! Show Me Magic Gathering Moss Bad Behaviour Frisbee
Not that bad
Scuzzy Brit pop that I dug a lot.
may have to re listen to this one at some point, some songs are kinda all over the place and others are really nice and pretty to listen to, but i could see myself growing to like pretty much every song on this album. at times the vocals are not my favorite, but again i think it could grow on me favorites: Hometown Unicorn, Long Gone, If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You
Liked this. Got a bit repetitive though.
Forgettable, but some great songs
This was much better than people say here. I enjoyed the sounds
Much better than I remember. Super accessible. Poppy psych rock
I've never heard of this album or artist before, but I thought this album was pretty good. I enjoyed that the sound from song to song was diverse, but it never made the album feel like it wasn't cohesive. The guitar forward sound was really enjoyable to listen to, but the album did a great job of drawing upon various influences (particularly glam rock and psychedelic rock) to construct its sound. The piano, keyboard, Hammond, Rhodes, horns, and additional strings all added depth to the sound throughout the album. Super Furry Animals did a great job of utilizing those sounds to separate themselves from the Britpop that was dominating the sound of the UK at the time. The singing was really unique on this album too, and I really liked the backing vocals that were sprinkled throughout it. I felt like the more upbeat songs were the best parts of the album. They were fun, and sometimes slightly frantic. I tended to find the slower songs a bit tedious; it's not that they were terrible, but they just weren't as interesting or fun as the rest of the album. "Something for the Weekend" was far and away my favorite song on the album. I listened to the original UK recording of the song, and I'm glad I did, because I thought it was fantastic. The back-and-forth between the verse and the chorus felt like a throwback to seventies rock, and it sounded great. Overall, this was a pretty good album, but some songs were a lot more enjoyable than others, and I don't know that I'd listen to the whole album again.
solid, hooky, i couldn’t understand the lyrics but i bet they’re very clever
Do not like
This album is like the Beatles making a soundtrack for a Tarentino movie. At first I didn’t like it at all. The more I listen the more I dig it. Is that a theremin? Or is it the weird thing the MC 505 groove box could do?(track is bad behavior)
People enjoy listening to this? It’s boring Brit pop, over-synthesized, and hard to decipher. The poppy bits are similar to Weezer, and I’m talking recent Weezer, the bad kind. The slow chorus parts are like John frusciante solo work, however when I think I’m beginning to enjoy it, I realize it still stinks so it’s hard for me to make that comparison and is only a reflection of the dystopian rhythm assembly and reverbed vocals, not in anyway comparable to His majesty.
Not a bad listen. It wasn't getting breaking or mind blowing, but it was alright. Just middle of the road Alt Rock.
I might have heard of the name of this band at some time in my lifetime, but I cannot remember ever listening to any of their music. I know nothing of who these men are, or who they listened to growing up to create music that sounds like this. I like the album cover and if I had been browsing a record store and came across this, the intrigue of the artwork would have sparked an interest in opening the album up to listen to. I can't say that I'm instantly in love with their sound, but they are edgy just enough to intrigue me, and I will spend some time listening to one or more of their albums. All the same, they are more pop sounding than my taste cares for. I need something just a little bit weirder, ya know?
I don’t get it…it’s okay, but I don’t hear anything that might have been groundbreaking or otherwise significant…it’s a pleasant enough listen, and competently produced, but what makes it, per NME, one of the 500 best…not sure I need to spend time researching that…maybe I’m just a rube
This is an interesting collection of glam-rock and psychedelic pop songs. Super Furry Animals was a band from Wales, and this debut album met with modest success and critical reception. The album includes some great pop songs, like "Hometown Unicorn." The songs are somewhat inconsistent, where SFA's experimentations were not as fruitful, like "Gathering Moss" and "Long Gone."
Meh
Average at best
Nah i'm not going to finish this one, got through 7 out of 12 songs, stop making me listen to this fucking band
Dumb name, dumb sound
big and cinematic, generally cool
Pretty good. Some shades of Oasis in the mix. More rocking than I expected. The slow tunes are not great. Probably will never listen again, but it did not feel like a waste of time.
Usually 90s is right up my alley, but this wasn’t it. If you don’t want me to destroy you was my favorite of the album.
Hat etwas von den Ärzten in Englisch
Solid 3
In another universe, this is my shit. In this one I don' have the time and attention necessary to get into this.
ok
1. 3/5 2. 1.5/5 3. 3/5 4. 2/5 5. 2/5 6. 1.5/5 7. 2.5/5 8. 3/5 9. 2.5/5 10. 2.5/5 11. 2/5 12. 2.5/5 = 2.33
Super Furry Animals sound like what an Oasis album would sound like if Oasis decided to be quirky. This was fucking annoying and another classic example of Britpop being hoisted up by British twat media when in actuality it is super obnoxious annoying shit. It’s was both generic and eclectic if that makes any sense, like at it’s core it was just a constant generic alt garage rock sound and then they added unnecessary vocal quirks and additional unnecessary musical elements that were more noise than anything. I think they thought they’re cute and funny and but I didn’t find them to be anything but shit. 2 stars
Quite a diverse collection of songs, but definitely glam and Bowie influences are discernible. It's a likeable album if (as some critics have picked up) a little too eclectic. Show me magic, Hometown Unicorn and Hangin with Howard Marks edge this to 4*
Bit boring to be honest
Hit and miss
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.
I still can't get this sort of slack and slightly off tune singing.
OK, the first song in great!
I disliked this one from the start and just couldn't get through the entire album before turning it off. The mix sounded awful, and it's a huge pet peeve of mine when the music is so much louder that the singer the entire time. What's the point of even writing lyrics if they are unintelligible.
Interesting
Here I am, 44 years old, walking the dog at 7:20 on a dark, dull, muddy December morning; tears in my eyes as the sunshine goodness of Hometown Unicorn floods my ears. Bias acknowledged, I was 16 when this record came out and have loved it ever since. Was thrilled (and surprised) when it popped up on the list. Unbelievably good run of songs at the start. Close to a 5 but I reckon that is rare territory and there are a couple of slightly flatter tracks later on. Head and shoulders above the Britpop nonsense that was happening at the same time. "You and I, United by itemised bills"
This is the debut album by Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals. It consists of overdriven guitars, and fuzzy lyrics. There is so much going on that the lyrics end up getting buried under layers of distortion. Lyrics aside, the musical accompaniment is fine I guess. Nothing spectacular. It's of the same genre as the Boo Radleys or Ash. I feel like this was only added to be inclusive to the Welsh. I don't see this as being very influential. Favourite songs: God! Show Me Magic, Bad Behaviour, Mario Man, Frisbee, If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You Least favourite songs: Gathering Moss, Long Gone 3/5
something for the weekend rules, rest are really enjoyable definitely 4+ stars
Nada muy especial.
Meh
Just fine constipation rock for dudes.
Messy, noisy a bit strange! Might need a 2nd,3rd or 4th listen.
Brit pop kinda vibes
Found this annoying
Parts of the album were ok, but I'm not dying to hear more.
My first listen-through of the album — I would’ve given it a 2. But I was super busy at work and didn’t change it when it repeated. I’ve now listened to it three times, and it’s really grown on me. It’s just unique enough (and I’ve never heard of them so that’s a bonus point for me) for me to give it a 5. I also secretly love that my rating system probably throws the pretentious music snobs that are on this website into a raging fit.
Really bland, really really bland.
Surprising, fun, upbeat
This is what the Beatles would hace sounded like if they existed in 1996.
New
Nothing special with this one.
Best Song: Something 4 The Weekend. Campy and theatrical, but in a fun way. Worst Song: For Now and Ever. A bit self-indulgent of a finishing track, isn't it? Overall: Even if it wasn't great, it certainly was fun. I bet they put on a killer live show.
Eh. Basic mid-90s rock with an accent. Didn't do much to move the needle. About what I expected from SFA.
Heel eclectisch, apprecieer het wel Kwaliteit van elk nummer niet even hoog weinig samenhang, maar dat lijkt me deel van de charme
3.5
Art rock, britpop, glam rock, psychedelia, punk rock
Nothing to see here, move along
Super Furry Animals' "Fuzzy Logic," released in 1996, is a mixed bag that struggles to find coherence. While tracks like "Hometown Unicorn" and "Something for the Weekend" exhibit the band's quirky creativity, the album as a whole lacks a clear identity. The experimental elements often veer into chaos, making the listening experience disjointed. Some may appreciate the eclecticism, but for others, it can feel like a collection of ideas in search of a unifying theme. While it marks the beginning of the band's career, "Fuzzy Logic" falls short of delivering a consistently engaging musical journey, warranting a 2/5 rating.
Some nice tunes on here, but meanders quite a bit
I have nothing bad to say but I don’t have anything good to say either. I’m right in the middle, so 5/10
Super Furry Animals…. Not what I was expecting thank god. This album was one of the better ones I’ve heard so far simply because all the songs sounded different. The wide range of sounds and styles made every song feel unique from the last. Some of the sounds can be a bit strange but didn’t feel repetitive which is refreshing if you are in the mood for a bit of variety when it comes to listening to an album. No one song stuck out as a hit, but the album as an entire experience was great. I’ll be listening to this album again for sure especially on a road trip. 8/10
Forgettable. I listened to this album and it was out of my brain so fast I had to listen again one more time but the sound just doesn't raise any flags for me. Doesn't stand out from any other music I've heard and I just don't really get the appeal. There aren't any hits on this album and the best thing I can say is that the sound quality is consistent? idk 4/10
More brit pop rock that doesn’t exactly wow but is at least listenable. A Blurrlike band where songs were basically deleted from my memory as soon as they ended. Some of the noises this singer made were making me chuckle because they were soo strange. It was strange, I felt like I had heard every song before but this was caused by the songs almost being predictable in how unoriginal they were. I would still rather listen to this than Blurr. 5/10
Good album. Really close to 4 stars. More like a 3.75 than a 3.
Like a bit of britpop although don't know SFA beyond a few singles. Enjoyed this, can definitely see why they're seen as innovative but nothing jumped out at me that elevates it beyond 3 stars
Ok
This album is not my favorite Super Furry Animals album, but it was still quite good. It is primarily a Britpop album that has been influenced by psychedelic music, experimental music, and the Madchester scene. The vocal delivery, in pure Britpop form, is reminiscent of the Beatles. There are parts of the album that had almost a pop-punk feel as well.
Irreverent feeling rock, on the raw-er side with some different instrumentation mixed in (horns, strings)
Doesn't deserve a spot on this list.
Pretty good!
#31. Weird British 70s retroism from the 90s psychedelic pop type... something. Not bad enough to make you want to rage quit, but certainly not very compelling either. Yeah, I don't know. 2/5: meh Song added to playlist: God! Show Me Magic I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
good stuff. listened to them a little when they came out; wish I'd listened to this album tho
It's interesting that SFA are referred to as alt-rock on Spotify, rather than Britpop. But I think it's also correct as the Welsh band probably has more in common with Pavement than Shed Seven. The album still holds up; short, sharp and sweet. "Something For The Weekend" is still killer.
Lidt intetsigende britpop rock
nope
I liked it, reminded me of ween
Fuzzy shit 💩💩
Rating: 6/10 Mixed bag album. I applaud the band for their mix of styles and the experimentation on this album. The execution is what falls flat for me a lot of the time, but the times it does work it's really great and interesting to listen to. Favorite songs: God! Show Me Magic, Something For the Weekend, Hangin' With Howard Marks. Worst songs: Fuzzy Birds, Frisbee.
standard 90s altrock
leos a furry
A solid 3 and I don't need to hear it again.
Proto-Rooney? Like a lot about it just not sure I’ll revisit
Some of these entries I think basically sneak onto the list for doing stuff out of the ordinary for the era. But the problem is I'm listening to like a 70-year archive in random order, so this doesn't feel like the breath of fresh air it might've felt like at the time, and instead just reminds me of 70s groups that I like more
"Something 4 the Weekend" and "Hometown Unicorn" are stand out tracks. Punky, psychedelic and nonsensical lyrics. 3.5 stars rounded up.
Album 213 of 1001 Super Furry Animals - Fuzzy Logic Rating : 3 / 5 More European Pop. I won't complain. Some fun tunes. Overall a good album, while nothing overly remarkable to comment on. Won't mind a 2nd listen when I come across it in the playlist. ___________________________________________________ Fuzzy Logic is the debut album by the Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals, released in May of 1996.
Flying vibes and feel good shit ! Need listen again
I really was surprised by this band. Quirky, catchy, and a precursor to a lot of modern rock. These guys are innovators and I love it!
not enough fuzz. severely disappointed. same vibes as weezer. you decided whether thats good or not.
It was ok. There was 1 ok song, the rest were meh
I'm so torn on this album because I loved the slower songs but sometimes the punk 200 bpm no stop yelling just grinds on me if I'm not exactly in the mood for it. Not sure I would listen to it again but definitely gets points for having more range than most of these types of records which give me no time to rest.
Op zich geinige vage jarennegentigmuziek, het flappert alle kanten uit, het roept allerlei aangename associaties op. Maar dat is het dan ook wel. Het hoeft niet ingelijst en op een voetstuk.
Enerzijds een heel typerend album voor '90's rock. Anderzijds heel afwisselend. Het levert een prima autorit met af en toe wat meeknikken. Maar er is geen nummer dat ik eens uit mijzelf zou opzetten.
Deze lijst verbaast me toch nog regelmatig. Een album uit de 90s, met gitaren, dat ik totaal niet ken. De naam Super Furry Animals zegt me ergens in de verte wel iets, maar hun wikipedia heeft ook geen NL pagina, dus in NL zijn ze blijkbaar nooit doorgebroken. Nou goed, we gaan luisteren. Mijn eerste gedachte gaat gelijk uit naar een soort Supergrass meets Blur. Het heeft iets blij-achtigs in zich. Ik krijg ook wel een 70s vibe mee. Net zoals bij Weezer in Buddy Holly. Als er een Welshe variant van Happy Days bestaat, dan hebben deze gasten er de soundtrack bij gemaakt gok ik. Hometown Unicorn zou er prima bij passen. Alle nummers die richting Weezer en Supergrass gaan, dus die iets steviger zijn, kan ik heel goed hebben. Alles wat vager is en meer naar Blur neigt, dat trek ik gelijk een stuk slechter (Bad Behaviour klinkt zelfs als Elvis Costello, aan wie ik zoals jullie weten een gruwelijke hekel heb). Al met al kan ik dus alleen maar weer uitkomen op een 3. Maar ik vond dit wel weer vermakelijk om te luisteren.
It's been a very long time since I listen to this album, I did own it and it did get some decent rotation but I kid of forgot about. Heavy pop 60's and early punk influences and they do it well but many times it sounds like the soundtrack of a fabricated band for a movie. It's catchy but it just lacks some soul or meat to it. Perhaps upon it's release it didn't sound that way, since many bands were not doing that.
An interesting but not THAT interesting indie rock record.
Ok Britpop. Nothing really stood out to me about this album.
I enjoyed this one. Lots of different genres and styles but it all worked. Will listen again.
Feel like I can trace the before and after of this band, with all the fuzzy-power-pop of The Cars and the Replacements, and on the other end you have the likes of Fountains of Wayne and The Dandy Warhols. I like it, I just don't think it keeps up the momentum throughout the whole thing. Favorite tracks: "God! Show Me Magic", "Something 4 The Weekend", "Frisbee"
So towards the end I really started disliking this. I’m not sure what about it maybe the really bad singing or just the music. I’m not disgusted by this album I think just rather bored?
A bit of a personal nostalgic throwback but I'm left wondering if I liked it more 20 years ago because it seemed new and different rather than for the absolute value. Translation: it's fine but I'm not feeling it like I used to. A little too dense and 90s sounding even with the cool Welsh accents. "Hangin' with Howard Marks" still bangs tho. 6/10 3 stars.
Really enjoyed this
Wish version of the Beatles.
Perfectly fine, not really my thing but never bad. Something 4 the Weekend obviously the best track.
This is good. We get a lot of guitarry rocky stuff on this list, and this was one of the better ones. Consistent the whole way through, like Hector says there's no bad songs there. That said, there's nothing that really stands out either - Something 4 the Weekend is decent, but not groundbreaking or a classic, and there's not much more really. It's a lot less raw than most debuts, it's been produced pretty well, starts to head towards overproduction but doesn't quite get there. I think it's a really good 3/5, a really good single would've got it a 4.
Meandering, dated and forgettable southern rock-meets-Oasis.
Canciones con ritmo y un tanto guitarreras. Estilo rock suave con alguna canción bien elaborada. Les ha faltado algo de chispa original
Meh - some interesting guitar here and there, but much too bombastic and over the top for what it has to offer melodically/thematically. Was hoping the instrumentation could carry this LP early on, but that too became cluttered and excessive near the end as well.
do you know what is a super furry animal? Your mums rat.
Aye
Solid
Kind of fun
Interesting but likely not memorable.
I enjoyed this album a lot. It was a really solid listen and it was very cohesive. It went by so fast I was left wanting more by the end of it. I actually didn't know the album looped when it finished so I listened to the first half again without even realizing it. Overall good album and it put the Super Furry Animals on my radar
Track seven is dope, this album is just okay.
Very 90s and very Britpop. inoffensive and bland, kinda formulaic.
Quite good. Very Beatles-esque. Clearly taken inspiration from earlier BritPop indie bands like Blur, Boo Radleys and Dodgy.
I'm sure this is not totally fair, just a first impression, but this sounded eclectic in a forced sort of way. And at the same time they kept sounding like a dead ringer for Blur, which I suppose I can dismiss as a consequence of the time and place. I could see this growing on me as I understand what makes it unique, but the first couple listens have been underwhelming.
They sound like they're trying to be deliberately annoying. Like they're making a Britpop album, but they feel slightly guilty and self conscious about it, so they do it all tongue in cheek and sarcastic. Also has a weird sort of showtune undercurrent to it - like it could be the soundtrack to some pretentious musical.
Sounds like a bad Elvis Costello and I don’t even like Elvis Costello.
1. Bad Behaviour 2. Hanging with Howard Marks 3. For now and forever
At points it became a cacophony of noise that hurt my ears but for the most part I liked it. Kudos to the system for selecting it.
The general sound is upbeat and quirky, a little grungy, and little punky, and it sounds like music that could have been recorded in the 1970s. It seems to work for this album, but the album didn't seem to work for me. It started to hold my interest around track 8 but then it disappeared again by the last track. I was disinterested during most of the album, and it's highly unlikely that I'll return to it.
I pretty much feel the same about this album as I did about "Daydream Nation." It's fine. It's either a 2 or a 3 for me.
While the opening moments feel like barely getting to the bathroom in time and having a mystic experience and feel like you are peeing for the very first time, the rest of the album seeming like a fine addition to a crowded glam rock aisle. High energy and fun are two things that are available in spades. It is a fine album to visit but I am sure I will quickly forget it.
Kind of a fun album...maybe on the upper tear as far as brit pop type albums goes. 3.5/5
This is pretty classic British noise.
Weirdly good
Man, I'm really finding that I like these guys quite a bit. Their influence on Random Access Memories is so readily apparent, but I'm also hearing a strange amount of Radiohead in some of these tracks? Pretty cool band. Favorite track: Mario Man
Fuzzy Logic begins in the middle and draws you in from beginning to end. New group for me and quite a treat. So happy to discover this group!
Fuzzy and Quirky, the album behinds to a satisfying finale. It was a pleasant surprise
Brilliant debut
There are some decent songs like the opening track ‘God! Show Me Magic’ and ‘Gravity’. But then we get crap like ‘Frisbee’, ‘Long Gone’ and songs like ‘Bad Behaviour’ which is both bad and good within the same song. Then there’s ‘Mario Man’, which has a great melody and rhythm but nonsense lyrics (like most of the songs on the record really). It’s a whole album of this, and perhaps that’s the point, but I feel like I’m missing some sort of joke either because I’m not Welsh, (‘Hangin’ with Howard Marks’ – song about a Welsh drug dealer) or this album made more sense when it was released in ‘96 or both…
3.5-4
Super furries are great, Radiator is the best album but this is still fantastic. Also encouraged me to read Mr Nice when that came out. There are undoubtedly shit britpop bands and shit britpop albums but this isn't one of them.
56
Exactly the kind of hidden gem I was hoping to discover through this list
This was entertaining and funny. It's like Ramones from Wish.com
Legalzinho o som mas nada extraordinario, rockzinho alternativo
It's ok. Bit of a confused sound. Like they don't know if they want to be Brit-pop or psychedelic rock.