This unfortunately didn’t do anything for me. I was anxiously awaiting the guitar to do ANYTHING else. Feels like it’s really part of a certain Zeitgeist and doesn’t quite translate across eras.
Very cool new discovery! Feels like a crazy mix between post rock and metal. Crazy stuff.
I wasn’t really familiar with David Allan Coe before this. Cool listen for sure!
I was ready to give this 4 stars regardless of the length, but then that godawful weed song came on and I cringed so hard I couldn’t do it.
Loved the beginning of this and I don’t mind a long album, but this one’s length was really detrimental to its quality. I really do believe you could whittle this down and craft it into a perfect album, but not like this. Still happy to know who Billy Strings is now.
Perfect in every way! And this was their third perfect album in a row.
These early Shins albums couldn’t exist without the likes of Pet Sounds, but isn’t it fun to hear a direct influence of amazing albums on other amazing albums? Even though I’m the perfect target audience for this (was a teenager when it came out, grew up in the land of Sub Pop…), I’m still convinced this is just as great and fresh now as it was then.
At times this gave me Pretenders vibes, at other times it gave me your aunt’s cover band vibes. Maybe this is because they’re Swedish, but the over pronunciation of everything bothered me. I don’t need to understand every single word on the first listen of any album. It reminds me of musical theater or Donald Fagen, neither of which I’m happy with.
But honestly, I might be being a bitch. This album is really alright.
Does she know she doesn’t have to sing like that? Maybe I’m missing some context, but I also kinda despise theater. Pass pass pass.
Yikes
I really wanted to like this, but just didn’t at all. The length and the different styles made it feel like a chaotic mass of songs with no cohesion and the vocals are extremely grating.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything worse in my life.
No shade, but I’m super surprised that the user list is full of mod albums. I thought we were all music nerds? Is this the standard? Jeez…
I once dated an extremely narcissistic and psychotic dude from Italy and he loved this album. I listened a bit and realized how mid it is. But if we’re honest, the biggest realization is that it’s still better than he was. Fuck him.
Nope
Not my favorite style of music, but this was a really solid album! The songs masterfully blend into the next which makes it feel like a cohesive and immersive experience. Some great tunes here as well.
Amazing debut, amazing album! So glad I got to see them live a few years back. Just the best.
Never heard of this but enjoyed it! It seems like something that would’ve been on the initial list, so a cool pick for sure.
I can imagine those who aren’t familiar with Primus could be a bit put off, I mean, it is a weird thing they’re doing. I’ve known of them for ages and even saw them about 20 years ago, I was surprised I still knew every song on this album. Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that it’s strange for sure, but they sure are good at it. And I honestly do think they deserve a place here with their influence and this is truly an enjoyable album!
Pretty crazy this wasn’t on the original list! We all know this is great.
This made me sad on a day that I don’t want to be sadder than I already am. I liked some songs, though.
A lot different than I expected but such a fun discovery! This is the kinda stuff I like to see here.
Cool album from a cool band! Would never be my first pick, but sure why not.
Nice!
Can’t remember a thing and I listened to it this afternoon.
This one physical hurt me.
Not bad. The problem with this band is that most things seem to blend together for me and I enjoyed this a bit less than some other albums from them I've heard.
One wasn’t enough?
Whose dad nominated this one?
Rating this a little higher than I maybe would've solely based on my own personal enjoyment, because it definitely deserves a place on the list! Also, it's enjoyable enough.
I felt like this started strong, but in the end it's just a mushy pile of rock slop.
bit of a snoozefest
Better than I was expecting and a breath of fresh air after some of these other picks!
They did their best.
So happy someone out this on the list. Beyoncé’s magnum opus in my eyes. Just an incredible album that really marked a breakthrough for her artistically!
I’m sure it has its place here, but I wouldn’t really say it’s that enjoyable to listen to.
What a great discovery! Really enjoyed this.
I can imagine this album hitting just perfectly having grown up with it back in the early 2000s. Very solid indie rock from a band I'd never heard of that made me oddly nostalgic for being 16 again and getting obsessed with newly discovered music. Thanks to the submitter for introducing me to this!
The first half is way stronger than the second, but still solid! Glad to get to know this album.
Friends, this isn’t good.
Fine in the background, I suppose.
Not my thing at all, but I was grooving. I kinda get the appeal.
I’m well of aware of his fame in Argentina and I just say, I get it. What an album!
What the…
I will never understand the appeal of Massive Attack. I gave both albums in the original list two stars, but I’ll bump this one up a star for their politics.
Nice! Right when I was thinking this sounded like Fever Ray it all dawned on me.
Someone really thought, “I know there are already two Pulp albums in the original list, but the most important album in the world to add is a third one that is just as mediocre as the other two.” This band can fuck right on off. Two stars across the board. (Sorry submitter,
I’m sure you’re cool.)
Bit of a strange one, but not bad.
Can’t stand this vibe.
Interesting album with cool production! Way better than I was expecting. Almost 4 stars, but it started dragging a bit.
Riot grrrl! Most definitely deserves a spot on the list!
Great new discovery! I had no idea what to expect, but this really blew me away. Such interesting and complex compositions while remaining catchy and entertaining. Beautiful.
Liked this more than I expected. I’m always a little torn on these sorts of vocals, it can be effective at times and less so at other times, but this did work. It’s just not completely my taste, but can appreciate it and the original list is missing anything comparable.
It’s just a masterpiece. One of my earliest passwords is from this album.
Canada makes the most random bands famous. Very average.
Fun for one listen, but it didn’t catch me enough to look further into her discography.
Pretty cool alternative hip hop, but it’s just really not my cup of tea.
I sure do love a folk album and so happy about this new discovery! Love a new gem that I’ve somehow missed my whole life.
Parts of this are cool and parts seem so try-hard. I can totally see the submitter's taste between this and Robert Wyatt. With that said, happy to have been introduced to this artist. It's just maybe not entirely for me.
Will be seeing them later this year and just know it’ll be great. Very deserving of a spot on this list!
Yeah, it’s fun and energetic but for some reason I absolutely didn’t like this. This is clearly just a matter of taste, but I was so annoyed by the end of this. I don’t want to hear kitschy songs about Ashton Kutcher.
I was not aware of your game, J Dilla! Very nice.
Solid pop album!
Totally get this being nominated, but it wasn’t easy for me to get through. Can appreciate the vibe, though!
Very here for the inclusion of the Welsh language! Love this mix of Celtic and indie vibes combined with so many more styles. Very original and very fun!
That’s one very whiny man. The violin is kinda cool, though.
The opening song was cool and felt like a big build up, but unfortunately to a whole lot of nothing. The first half felt like a bloated mess of boring mush leading to maybe two bangers and then a sudden end. Definitely didn’t hold up as an album.
This mix of genres really didn’t do it for me.
You mean to tell me that the album with the worldwide hit Boogie Wonderland wasn’t on the original list!?
What a wild ride of an album! Very cool imaginative stuff.
RIP SOPHIE
What in the world is this? Who added this? Straight to jail.
