Heard this one a few times before. Psychedelic, atmospheric, but just a couple of standout songs for me. Will revisit. Embryonic is still my fav Lips record.

3 songs: 5 stars the rest: 1-2 stars Album: 3 stars

contrary to the normal 80s three minute songs - most are over six - totaling 9 tracks at nearly an hour long great guitar riffs groove smart use of keys a few big hits, other decent songs I hadn't heard before 3.5

Solid indie alt rock record. Helped define the indie aesthetic in that decade.

Some high notes, some low. Hadn't heard this record before, mostly sticking to their first two. Pleasantly surprised. 3.5

2/5

with the exception of Song 2, mostly uninterested

Jack White is a talented musician, this album had a couple standout tracks, but not enough to bring me back for a full listen. 3/5

Up there with the best of the punk/new wave explosion of the 70s/80s.

Their influence is apparent in much of the music scene today, especially post-punk and psych rock. I unfortunately haven't spent much time with Sonic Youth, I will now.

One of the most pivotal albums in punk rock history.

not bad but not too original for the time

Only 4/11 songs worth listening to. Mostly lyrically lacking. 2/5

Seems like they're still trying to find their sound in this one. Full of mostly emotive soundscapes.

great experimentation and groove 3.5/5

One of my all-time favorite records, front to back.

Underwhelming compared to their first two albums except for the title track and Sprawl II.

two great songs and mostly yawns.

Long time Metallica fan and just recently discovered that since this was Jason Newstead's first record and the first record since the Cliff Burton's passing, the rest of the band mixed the bass way down so it's barely audible. This used to be my favorite Metallica record but I have to dock it a star for that.

Not my jam really, but her voice is beautiful.

Genre defining sound. Stephen Malkmus's voice is an acquired taste though.