Not worth a second listen.
Was looking forward to this but wasn't expecting it to have stood the test of time. I couldn't have been more wrong. Thoroughly enjoyed this and will definitely listen again.
Only really known the singles so wasn't sure what to expect. Definitely a little odd but pleasantly surprised.
Some catchy tunes but a bit disjointed. Some lovely guitar work but it doesn't save the album for me, not really my thing.
Not a huge pop fan. Thought this had potential but felt it didn't build on it and fell a bit flat. Oddly, the French versions that followed the English were much more enjoyable so my star rating is for the French version. Don't bother with the English.
Definitely one for listening with headphones and no distractions. Lyrically wonderful.
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
Really enjoyed this. Hadn't realised who he was but will definitely listen again.
Somewhat surprised but I loved this! Will definitely be adding to my playlist.
I wanted to like this, expected to like this but was underwhelming.
Loved the classic singles, but with a repeat listen really enjoyed the stuff if never heard before. Unmistakable Prince and has encouraged me to seek lesser known album tracks.
Stone cold classic! As good today as it ever was.
Always enjoy The Stones, they're classics for a reason but don't often listen to complete albums. I really enjoyed this, particularly the definite blues feel on some tracks. Great album.
Loved this when it came out and it's as spine tingly beautiful now as it was then.
This was something of a throwback to my past and though enjoyable it feels old, like me.
Never listened to the album before, despite being well acquainted with Blister in the Sun. More than a touch of Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers which is no bad thing. Will definitely listen again.
Not sure why but I was surprised how musically and vocally accomplished this was but ultimately a bit much for my tastes.
I was looking forward to this as have fond memories of when it came out and haven't listened to it recently. It didn't blow me away like it did when I first heard it, though still thoroughly enjoyable, but I'm giving it 4 because of how I felt then, not now
Not really doing it for me.
Somewhat enjoyed but disjointed and there's so much better elsewhere.
Really enjoyed Bitter Sweet and Casanova and more than a few songs reminded me of Bowie. Will definitely listen again.
More interesting than I expected. Definitely of a style but a good reflection of that style.
Loved it then, love it now 😁
I don't have much of an opinion either way with Elvis but on this album there were some good tracks, a couple of great ones and then a bit meh.
It is what it is. I enjoyed it and make no apologies for that.
I just couldn't get on with it. May need further listening on a Sunday morning with nothing else to do but until then it's a 2.
I remember the first time I heard this album. I loved it then and still do.
The great tracks still great but the rest, not so much. Feels very dated.
Wasn't convinced on first listen but second and third time around I really enjoyed it. Good summer vibes.
Well, there's a little bit of everything here. Funk, country, rock and whilst I enjoyed it, it didn't really gel as an album and I know he can do better.
Definitely one from my childhood and though it did bring back happy memories it's not really a classic. Good fun but no depth.
Excellent album. I particularly enjoyed Quality Seconds.
I was excited for this album but was left a little flat. My fault for expecting something I didn't get. It's also a touch too long.
Hard to put my finger on why but I really enjoyed this.
Absolute dog shit. Words, almost, fail me. Not a single redeemable feature, plus he's a twat.
Some absolute bangers, great album. My only negative comment is I wish it was longer.
Only heard the hits before and whilst a long album, I thoroughly enjoyed it
Excellent album, has one of my all time favourite tracks, 'Aisha'. Almost a 5.
If someone asked me what is blues music, I'd give them this album. I could listen to this all day, and all night.
Some interesting tracks aside from the well known singles but a you on the pop side for me. Good album but not my favourite Beatles album.
Wasn't awful, but not my thing.
Great album, love the sound and energy.
Showing its age but still a great album.
Not as dynamic as I'd hoped.
Timeless voice and lyrics. Close to a 5.
Thoroughly enjoyed this 80s classic
Some interesting lyrics and hooks but overall, not my style. A little boring.
Beautiful, funny, clever, sad - loved it then, love it now.
Love this sound. Ideally a 4.5
This didn't make much of an impression on the first listen but glad I listened again. Oddly satisfying.
Classic singles but the rest is a little dull / haven't aged well.
I have nothing against Rod Stewart, his distinctive voice lends itself well to the classic hits but this album, on this list, why? Pedestrian at best.
Well that was a pleasant surprise.
Started strong but definitely lost its way.
Beautiful sound but ultimately samey.
Didn't grab me like some of his others.
Not my favourite PJ Harvey, assume there's better to come.
I may be a middle-aged white woman but I do enjoy a bit of rap / hip hop, I just prefer mine with a lot more oomph and significantly less meh. Not for me.
Proper, solid, old school hip-hop but it shows in some of the lyrics. Bit less outright misogyny and this would be awesome. As it is, I'll have to just go with excellent.
I'm not really a fan of her vocal style and it kind of washed over me but pleasant enough.
Some absolute bangers. Solid 3.5/5
Always enjoyed the arrangements and Martin Fry's vocals. The singles are proper 80s classics but haven't listened to the album in a (very) long time and was pleasantly surprised. Loved it!
Probably every genre of music except punk! But accomplished and catchy throughout. 3.5/5
First time I've heard this and it's great.
Great voice but doesn't blow me away.
Well, that was interesting.
Though some unsettling lyrical themes and references, this record excels at storytelling. Would have been a 5 but for the sometimes distasteful lyrics.
Anyone expecting Born In The USA style Springsteen won't be disappointed. You won't get Born In The USA style Springsteen, but you will not be disappointed. Beautiful, eerie, simple, or made to appear that way, storytelling at its best. 4.5/5
Had no idea what this was or what to expect. Loved it. Aim achieved.
Who doesn't love James Brown, he's an amazing artist and showman but I didn't enjoy the last be aspect of this album. It somehow became less intense and I found it hard to maintain my interest.
There are better Bowie albums to come.
No clue about this ahead of listening but it's beautiful.
I went into this with an open mind, wanting to enjoy something new but it just didn't gel. It didn't feel like an album, no connection so, sorry, it's a no from me.
I love this album. Massive nostalgia hit 😁
Not an album I'd listened to before and not many known tracks but I definitely enjoyed it. Some mature, interesting tunes. I particularly liked the line from 'When All Is Said And Done', "Slightly worn but dignified and not too old for sex". Solid 3.5 that could probably make it to 4 with another couple of listens.
Loved this. Definitely on the listen again list and may deserve 4+.
Classic but lacking spunk.
Didn't grab me. Not clear of significance for it to be on the list.
Not sure if I was in the wrong mood for this but it irritated me from the get go. The 'atmosphere' that others loved so much felt false, overplayed, hammy. I will give it another listen but for now it's a disappointed 2/5.
Was planning to give this 3 stars with a note to say 3.5/5 but, on further listening on the drive to work this morning, it's a funky 4/5.
The good songs are fantastic and sufficiently outweigh the cringe / mediocrity of the bad to make this a 4.
Classic and a solid 4/4.5
I feel bad but this just doesn't do it for me. It's not bad by any stretch of the imagination, just not for me.
This is excellent. Ethereal and elegant.
Superstition is amazing but can't carry the rest of the album which all a bit meh. 2.5/5
I feel I missed something but this didn't do it for me.
Excellent and weird! Solid 3.5
I kind of get it, but the original stuff is better than covers. What's the point of an album two thirds covers that are not markedly different or better.
I wanted to like this more but 3.5
Weirdly bland and also jarring.
Always new Television but not the band or the album. Loved it, poetry with a beat.4.5
Had a hard time stringing these tracks together as an album. Maybe needs multiple listens but I kept checking Spotify to see if it was still the same album / artist. 2.5
One of my favourites. Just fantastic!
Great production, loved the sound but (and I know I'm not the target audience) jeez man, just sshhhh, we get it girls and money. 2.5/5
Brilliant then, brilliant now and sadly still lyrically relevant. Solid 5/5
Knew diddly about this and had no expectations either way. Now wondering how I missed such an excellent album. Not a single duff track and will definitely be listened to again and again.
I just couldn't get through it. Wrong time / frame of mind maybe but 🤷♀️
Started slow, couldn't really think why it was on the list, but it developed well and definitely grew on me. 3.5/5
Pleasantly surprised by this solid album. Thoroughly enjoyed it musically and lyrically.
Oddly grating in too many tracks for this to warrant more than 2/5
I got through 7 tracks, and that was a struggle. This couldn't be further from my wheelhouse. I understand it is accomplished musicianship and production but, to me, it sounds like a parody, like a sketch show, particularly when tough / statement lyrics float over Barry White backing tracks. It's not just Frank Ocean though, I really just don't like this style but it's not aimed at me so, if it yanks your chain, enjoy.
Showing its age a little but still some catchy tunes.
Fascinating story behind this album and a great example of the style. 3.5/5
How can you not enjoy that voice, and that sass.
I loved this and was surprised (though I don't know why as it is from 1977) how young he sounded. Definitely adding to the playlist.
Excellent 4.5/5.
Half a point lost as not long enough.
Nope. Bored. Must be missing something but I feel like I say that a lot when I don't like something so maybe I start saying, didn't like it, didn't finish it, won't be listening again.
Not my bag but a pleasant sound.
If I was in the mood for this type of music, and I frequently am, why would I not just play Johnny Cash?
Could have been so much more but missed and became nothing special.
I read a review of this that referred to it as a victory lap and I can't shake that sentiment. I loved it. 4.5/5
Only by listening here did I realise I'd never listened to more than the singles.
Was pleasantly surprised.
Solid 3.
Never heard of the artist or the album and, tbh, was expecting pop. Pleasantly surprised, most enjoyable.
Aged but still a solid album. 3.5/5
Makes me feel 19 all over again.
Excellent voice but a bit meh
Some strong tunes but sounds dated. Great for then, meh for now. 3.5/5
