I found some songs fascinating, and was really into some of the slower beats. The yearning in his voice always compels me.

The saxophone is Fireplace nearly killed me. I encountered several songs that I would actively avoid in the future. I think I may not be a fan of the R.E.M. guitar sound. It lingers too long. Then add the constant cymbals. Too much sound at every moment.

Not interested in listening to again. Could see how it’s cool

I found some songs fascinating, and was really into some of the slower beats. The yearning in his voice always compels me.

Fun, calming and even quite a romantic album. I’m a sucker for nostalgia

Peppy

You know, I normally reject saxophones, but the saxophone was so gently played. I was not only able to listen with ease, surely helped by the lush and light supporting band, but also felt a story from it. What art in volume! I was also relieved to experience something other than rock

I imagined myself a 20-year-old in 1991 (when in fact I was a newborn baby!) and I could see how this album was rocking.

Oh boy. I really wanted to like it. I was firstly very impressed by the graphic art and typography. It promised esoteric edge. The music really lives up to the cover: there's intentional and tasteful styling. But, alas, I couldn't do it. The music switched between avante garde and just punk rock. Even if it was interesting, I couldn't stop grimacing. I mentioned the band to Adam who mentioned that there was a cult following of it in college, which for him means the radio people. So, yes, that explains it: I'm just not cool enough nor not cool enough to get this.

Inspired by Price's dream: The loudest zine I've ever read. It's got a home-grown feel. I was able to ease into the latter half of the album, which, while a good sign, also is a symptom of the fact that these 1-2 min experiences just bled into each other

I braced myself because I don't really want to hear trees scream. But, it was strangely listenable: droning guitar, subdued voice. I guess this is grunge? I can't distinguish too many songs from each other, so it's a bit boring in that way. I see how this could have made way for the emo rock of the 2000/10s so for that I'm grateful.

I don't have much to say. I enjoyed it in the background. Was anything singable? I don't know... hm There were some songs that had sounds that were beyond the guitar, drums and vocal... I was actually turning my head to see where these sounds were coming from quite frequently.

Wow -- some frenetic ballads and effusive singing. So many of the songs undulate between soft and loud, slurred and staccato, theatrical to moody, fast and slow. The variety and energy feels innovative :D

I never this was Van Morrison. Lots of sentimentality and candor. Killer combo for me.

He’s so charismatic and even whimsical. I also like that this album really covers his origin stuff. Lots of him being good at sex. Good for him. The interludes must have been cool when it came out but I couldn’t gut a lot of them at this point in my life, especially the gun sounds.

How?

All anthems. Surprised I much I enjoy it!

I can understand this is a legendary album. I just don't have much desire rn to return to it.

I was idly listening to this album while working. I suddenly looked up thinking, "hmm, wow I'm really into this." And it turns out the album had just ended and Spotify was shuffling to other like bands. My relief from this album was that immediate and visceral.

culls calm moves me

I wish all projects were Gotan. The sexy parts of tango with a dash of future, hip-hop, and theater.

I get it. I'm into it. Cool guys playing cool things on cool instruments. With passion! Highlights: Gangland Hallowed Be Thy Name

Pleasurable

Seems an amazing live experience. The Mule and after made me really want to be there in-person.

I really dislike 1/2. But otherwise, what a soundscape. It sounds like something that unearths what already naturally occurs. That illusion of manufacturing something that feels like it should have always existed is what makes this brilliant.

Bold and fun. A great ensemble of songs. Loud for me.

Beautiful sentiments

Love his achy voice and the imagination that oozes out of this album. Also it's a collection that makes so much sense together.

Beautiful music for a cold fall morning

I didn't realize how sultry he was. Very sexy. Highlights: Dindi Change Partners Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars really, most of them. Swoon.

Fun though too cryptic for me sometimes. And some saxoPHONEYness

So much amazing energy, but the song subjects weren't doing it for me as much. I even want to give it a 3 for that reason... but... it's such powerful music. Makes you feel alive instantly.

Some unsettling experiences for me in the album, but obv so much to love and contemplate

I perceived it more than I heard it. It was perfect for dinner. Thanks BD

Fun(ky)

Perhaps brilliant for how bespoke it is, but didn’t compel me

Yeah, lots of the songs made me feel but only if I was in the mood for a little noise

Good for vibes

It was so easy to listen to. Great mix of instrumental and not; great variety of genres, but overall so easy to bop with or sway to

Incredibly catchy. Didn’t realize that so many of the hits I happen to know without even trying are all in this album! What a juggernaut

So much truth. So much clarity. I was so so captivated that I just had to stop and listen.

The honky tonk beats left me feeling calm and even gave me some bounce as I worked on organizing receipts. Feel good music, but I’m afraid I can’t recall anything that moved me.

Creative guitar and more vibes than Steve Earle (which I had listened to right before) — acoustic guitar takes many forms