Incredible album for my first selection. Original, intense, and dark. Owned and listened to Substance since college but not this iconic album.

First two songs are iconic and amazing. Side B was less compelling.

Ethereal, unique album

So many incredible songs on one album. The Only Living Boy in New York is my favorite, but the Boxer is not far behind. Honestly would prefer more stripped down versions of most songs.

Had high expectations but disappointed

Great vibes. Glad I listened to this one. Loses some interest toward the end but will be listening to it again

Fantastic album

Powerful and beautiful album. Owned this record for 30+ years and remains one my favorites.

Incredible album with so many gorgeous songs. Will always favor the first three REM albums because of when and how I first heard them, but Automatic for the People is a perfect record from beginning to end.

Goofy, dated, annoying

Such a distinctive sound. Great songs and lyrics.

Mostly derivative of the kinks. I love the kinks but not this.

Beautiful and innovative songs with so much texture

Great vibe although quickly turns into background music

Cool sounds especially on songs with organ and horn section. Nice addition to 60s guitar instrumental rock.

Amazing record

Terrible album, lacks musicality

Hard to pick one but possibly my favorite Neil Young album

I think this album will grow on me with repeated listens. Unique textures and the lead singers haunting voice are the stand out qualities.

Chill

‘Girl from the North Country’ is one of the most beautiful folks songs ever. So many great songs on this album.

Anthemic and powerful and original

I appreciate the originality of this album and why it was influential. That said, not sure I would listen to it again.

Lush, beautiful harmonies

Love hurts it’s such an incredible song, and I had not listened to their version. The rest of the album is pretty but less memorable.

Was not familiar with this one. Some great songs in the tradition of kinks and xtc.

Dark, atmospheric, different any other parts of the cure’s music. Amazing album.

Never heard this album, but it’s a great one.

Haven’t listened to the doors since high school. The organ is the most distinctive and engaging part of the sound to me.

Had high expectations. Best songs sounded like Bowie and the rest did not stand out,

Several stand out songs including girl with a coma.

Solid but eclipsed by back to black

Another new album and artist. I loved the intensity of the songs.

Catchy

Incredible groove. Sometimes albums that pair underappreciated musicians from a prior generation with a cast of contemporaries fails to hold together, but this is an exceptional album. I’m in the Mood with Bonnie Raitt is the standout but many other great songs.

Maybe this would grow on me or be better with the right drugs

Amazing record, especially the first side. A bit less consistent on the second, bur hard to argue with an album that includes those first 4 songs.

A couple songs stand out but reissued bland steely dan record.