Interesting listen. 70s jazz, combining light notes of electronica/funk. Watermelon is instantly recognisable for its ‘whistling motif’ that repeats throughout the song. Parts of the album feel very drawn out and repetitive, bit too harsh in ears during a 3 minute repetitive jazz beat. 3.5 or so?
Very solid late 80s rap, similar to Wu-Tang/ A Tribe Called Quest. Personally found it slightly more shallow than offerings from other rap collectives of a similar era, roughly 3.8/5.
Great album, never realised significance of the band (and that it was Iggy Pop’s band). Felt very Rolling Stones etc. Whole album start to finish flows very well, will be added into playlist rotation. 4.2/5.
Knew from trip-hop/electronic - mildly disappointed with album as a whole when compared to the two standout tracks of porcelain and everloving. Decent background music but nothing more, especially when compared to other artists of the same era/genre. 3.
Easy listening rock. Too easy for my taste, felt at times it crossed too far into country/similar vibes, no particular tracks that grabbed me, 2.5/5.
Decent, known for a while for Heads Will roll, some surprising softer sung songs, pleasant to listen to in the background. However feel that not many songs caught my attention. 3/5.
Classic house, already had 3 tracks in rotation, however feel the three were definitely highlights, rest of the album acted as more filler. 3/5.
As a fan of Crosby, stills, Nash and young I was expecting a better album, no song in particular jumped out to me, probably wouldn’t listen again, but can appreciate in itself it is not a bad album, just not to my taste. 2/5.
Funky album, two songs added to playlist, however rest didn’t catch attention, decent for background/lounge music however. But probably wouldn’t listen to the whole album again. 3/5.
Great album, classic rock, multiple songs added to rotation. However don’t think it reaches the heights of their self titled album. 4/5.
Very new wave/punky, felt very screechy at times, not many songs in particular stood out to me, but good vibe in general, 3/5.
Beginnings of alt rock, however comparatively to what comes later in one of my favourite genres, the album is very ‘soft’ with songs such as everybody hurts. Not bad, just again, not many stand out songs. 3/5.
Instant classic, incredible album, have already listened to before, but never tires. Staple of Britpop, unbeaten? Maybe only by Blur… 5/5.
Almost felt like a parody rock album/ many comedic or self representory lines. Not bad in the background but lyrics felt weird to listen to properly. 2.3/5.
Never given ABBA a full listen, surprised none of their ‘main’ hits are from this album, however none really stood out to me, most likely wouldn’t listen again. 2.5/5.
Personally thought this album was awful. Having known Fiona from the great song ‘Across the Universe’ I was expecting much much more. The entire album feels like a collection of C-sides, let alone B-sides, written by a moody teenager who thinks open mic nights are the be-all and end-all. Lots of grating repetition of words and phrases, with many random analogies thrown in. First album in years where I had to keep checking how many songs were left until it was over. 1/5.
Incredible album - Been a favourite for years. Combining electronica/trip-hop. Many memorable and interesting songs. Would’ve rated 5/5, but in retrospect there are some slightly ‘duller moments’ in the middle of the album. Albums from massive attack/portishead just beat out. 4.2/5.
Fun album. As a massive fan of Portishead, was a good surprise to hear the first song ‘Walk on by’ as the basis for roughly 3/4 Portishead songs. Great first song, however rest of the album failed to capture my attention in the same way. 3/5.
Not much to say other than a certified classic. Deluxe edition especially with all remastered / live and alt versions. Could listen to on repeat. 4.5/5.
Instant classic. One of my favourite albums by my favourite bands. Classic 90s alt-rock. Every track stands out, Eddie Vedder’s voice is distinct and their riffs clean and sharp. 5/5.
Nice soul/funk album for background listening, but that’s all. Nothing really jumped out for me. Suppose not my genre. 2/5.
Although personally not a fan of Michael Jackson, I can appreciate this album packed with hits. Classic for MJ, personally something I wouldn’t spend time listening to, but can say a 3/5 for me.
Very lyrical, almost shanty like or a retelling of a myth. Couple songs caught my attention, but some of the songs that leant harder on the harmonica started to grate on me. Overall 3.5/5.
very very mediocre, if not downright unmemorable. As a lifelong fan of electronic, and a recent covert of intelligent/ambient DnB / garage, I was expecting a lot from this album, else why would it be listed on the 1001 albums... Not worth a listen honestly, very generic. 1.5/5.
From the album description, I was expecting a sort of Femme fatale / trip-hop portishead vibe. That unfortunately was very far from the case. Felt very informal and chatty, boring and not very thought through, 2/5.
Other than ‘The boys are back in town’ not many inspired songs on this ‘live album’. I use that term loosely as it was pointed out that this live recording had been dubbed and changed repeatedly from its OG performance. 2/5.
Very solid album, used to listen to this regularly when younger. Relistening now, still holds up, however some of the ad libs and ‘skits’ on the album I feel do detract from the flow, making me want to skip ahead in tracks to get back to the music. 4/5.
Surprised I’ve never heard of them prior, very solid punk/alt rock Brit pop. Lots of great songs, added to playlists etc… 4/5 as the middle of the album was less memorable compared to the key start and final songs.
Felt very generic, in less than 24 hours I’d forgotten that I had listened to it. Slightly jazzy, but nothing special. 2/5.
Disappointed honestly, felt like a collection of noises and annoyances. Genuinely surprised how many of these albums have made it onto this list. 1/5.
Surprised I hadn’t heard of this band. Pretty solid alt rock, added a few songs to playlists, however middle of album felt unmemorable at times. 3.8/5.
Classic album, full of great hits. 4.2/5
Regarded by many as a classic album, I can’t deny that it does have some incredible songs that are still played regularly today. Personally added two more songs to my music collection. However feels like the mid section gets a bit ‘rambly’ and unfocused. 3.5/5.
