Here's the thing: I stopped listening at the track "Black". And this track is everything I dislike about the album so far and I couldn't listen further because of how uninteresting and unappealing this experience was. I appreciate every artist who doesn't just make music for the masses and just for the grooves, but with greater meaning and passion for an important theme, on this album its black identity, black empowerment, black pride etc. But if you want to spark some thoughts or have a listener feel something, you need to show some emotion - be angry, be sad, be happy, be eccentric or powerful or raw. I didn't hear anything of this at all on this album. Just one track after another being as unappealing and repetitive as can be with bland messages and no clear statement at all. What is the point being made on this album? "Black." "I'm black." "We all know black is beautiful, you know? Well now you do." What are these lyrics? The instrumentation on this thing also is as minimal as can be. Either there's just one instrument looping around some chords or it's just a beat that every time goes on way longer than it needs to be. There are some beats on here that I liked, but the repetition and length of it took the patience off me every single track. In the last two years I digged deeply in the Hip Hop culture and found some great artists which by now count as some of my most favourite artists ever, some of theme are often making music on or around this topic as well like Kendrick Lamar on good kid, maad city or especially on To Pimp a Butterfly. I watched the fantastic Beyoncé live concert from a couple of years ago and saw some great power and determination. It wasn't exactly my type of music but I loved how full of expression one can be when you are passionate about something. I'm sure SAULT didn't do it for nothing and I am a bit curious if the other records pull it off better because I heard it on some other reviews, but this record just doesn't do it for me and renders a honorable concept extremely bland and boring. And that's a shame.

Masterful production, technical, visceral, cohesive. Takes a few listens to fully grasp, but once you're hooked and listening between the lines and notes, it's a masterpiece.

Although it's not the best one from Pink Floyd (looking at you Animals), it's still a musical masterpiece. Feels like watching top class theater with an absolutely intriguing storyline. Great finale for the best era of Pink Floyd records. Fav tracks: Goodbye Blue Sky, Comfortably Numb, Is There Anybody Out There

Wow, crazy experience. Never heard of them before and was super surprised. Some great bangers on here! Fav tracks: Handcuffs, Unfunky UFO

I see the appeal, but became bland for me after a couple of tracks. Didn't age that well overall. Fav tracks: The Power of Equality, Under the Bridge

Classic soul record with a unique voice! Side A is absolutely brilliant while Side B weakens slightly, but still great. Fav tracks: Let's Stay Together, La-La For You, So You're Leaving

Fun album! Lots of bangers. Fav tracks: Old, Let's Make This Precious

Musical pioneers! For todays standards it's a tad minimalistic and bare bones electronic music but for the time it released it's insane. Still a fantastic album. Fav tracks: The Robots, Spacelab, Neon Lights

Wow! Of course I heard some Tears for Fears before, but this album is just full of hits and even the deeper cuts are great. The production for the time it was recorded is crystal clear. It has some low moments and some of the songs are maybe bit too long, but maybe it will grow on me over time. Fav tracks: Head over Heels, Broken, The Working Hour, Shout

Here's the thing: I stopped listening at the track "Black". And this track is everything I dislike about the album so far and I couldn't listen further because of how uninteresting and unappealing this experience was. I appreciate every artist who doesn't just make music for the masses and just for the grooves, but with greater meaning and passion for an important theme, on this album its black identity, black empowerment, black pride etc. But if you want to spark some thoughts or have a listener feel something, you need to show some emotion - be angry, be sad, be happy, be eccentric or powerful or raw. I didn't hear anything of this at all on this album. Just one track after another being as unappealing and repetitive as can be with bland messages and no clear statement at all. What is the point being made on this album? "Black." "I'm black." "We all know black is beautiful, you know? Well now you do." What are these lyrics? The instrumentation on this thing also is as minimal as can be. Either there's just one instrument looping around some chords or it's just a beat that every time goes on way longer than it needs to be. There are some beats on here that I liked, but the repetition and length of it took the patience off me every single track. In the last two years I digged deeply in the Hip Hop culture and found some great artists which by now count as some of my most favourite artists ever, some of theme are often making music on or around this topic as well like Kendrick Lamar on good kid, maad city or especially on To Pimp a Butterfly. I watched the fantastic Beyoncé live concert from a couple of years ago and saw some great power and determination. It wasn't exactly my type of music but I loved how full of expression one can be when you are passionate about something. I'm sure SAULT didn't do it for nothing and I am a bit curious if the other records pull it off better because I heard it on some other reviews, but this record just doesn't do it for me and renders a honorable concept extremely bland and boring. And that's a shame.

Well, it's Sinatra. Mr. Santa himself i guess. Pleasant surprise for the christmas time (writing this on December 16th) :) It doens't impress me that much, but it also wasn't bad either. Nice and chill listen overall. :)

Even though I don't enjoy listening to music from racist douchebags, I gave this one a try. It's ok. But he still sucks. Fav tracks: Speedway, Used To Be a Sweet Boy

Fantastic listen. I'm a big fan of Father John Misty and it definitely has some strong vibes of it, maybe was even some inspiration for him. Love the cynical lyrics and criticisms. Might even grow on me over time. Fav tracks: Where the Dreams Go To Die, Chicken Bones, JC Hates F*****s, Queen of Denmark

Birthplace of bands like RATM - high speed, energetic hip-hop. Just a sick listen!

Some good ideas, but mostly forgettable songs and uninspiring delivery.

Original dad rock.

Influential record but much yikes, this did not age well at all.

Pretty decent Christmas album. But wouldn't kill for it.

This is an album with music on it. It is divided by tracks that also as well are surely songs.

Pretty great. Both loud and quiet, driven and loose. Nicely executed and well produced.

Nice experience, but nothing too powerful for me.

Being as monumental as it is, it loses a bit of focus on the second half. The first half however is as strong as the legacy itself.

Masterful production, technical, visceral, cohesive. Takes a few listens to fully grasp, but once you're hooked and listening between the lines and notes, it's a masterpiece.

Really good indie folk with strong country vibes. Great songwriting!

Bongos!