I've only ever known "Coconut," so listening to this album was a treat. It's a fully developed album, so much more than "Coconut." Standouts for me include "The Moonbeam Song" (both versions), "I'll Never Leave You," "Lamaze," and "Old Forgotten Soldier."
Listen, it's a good album; it's just not fully for me.
Great album. Really gets to the anger and angst. I would have loved this as a teenager. Unfortunately, I wasn't exposed to it... Three stars because I will likely not listen to this album again.
Enjoyable but starts to all sound the same towards the middle of the album.
I played saxophone through middle and high school, so listening to big band music is always a joy for me. I love picking out the different instruments being played, the harmonies they have, the music behind the melodies. Love, love, love.
It's not bad. I would listen again. But it's, honestly, kinda boring.
I had to listen to this growing up when I was in the car with my dad and brother. I didn't enjoy it then, and I don't enjoy it now. It all sounds about the same.
The two songs I liked: All My Loving and Till There Was You. Can't say anything else on here was, like, groundbreaking? I don't dislike The Beatles, but I've never understood their mass, years-long appeal. I'm sure someone will say that of the music stars of the 2010s/2020s in years to come.
So beautiful. So artistic. Thanks, 1001 Albums Generator, for bringing this album to me.
I've never heard of this band or this album. Based on this album, I don't want to know more. Not a fan of Nick Cave's voice--not for me. This reminds me of Phantom of the Opera in a bad way. This is a like a parody of Dracula, prancing through a castle. It was tough to get through the whole album.
Sorry to all the fans I see in reviews. Sorry that I'll have to apparently listen to two (?) more Nick Cave albums eventually.
What a fun surprise. I love this album and have since I first heard it in 2009.
This album does absolutely nothing for me. I don't hear emotion in it. He sounds bored in some songs.
This is not my style of music at all. Hate it. Will never ever listen again. I wish I didn't have to listen the first time. I'd really love a rubric that shows how these 1001 albums were determined.
This is like funky elevator music. And I like it! Great, unoffending music that I can play at work.
I love a song that tells a story, and that's this whole album.
Makes me think of my grandpa and the music he would listen to and the westerns he would watch.
Experimental and fun.
First time listening to this album. I only ever knew Seven Nation Army from playing it as a stand tune in high school marching band. It's perfection.
Compelling.
Great music. Very long. Didn't need all the commentary.
I don't think '60s rock is for me.
I've just never been a big fan of Elvis. He does have a good voice, but I've never liked the sound of it.
Just doesn't do it for me.
It's long. The songs all sound the same/very similar.
Good coffee shop background music. That's all.
Listen, it's obviously good and creative. I just can't do 20 minutes songs.
