I can certainly see why this album is on the list. Feels like a decisive step in using rock instrumentals as an atmospheric tool, rather than showing casing individual talent. The intro track was incredible at establishing the tone. Even though I can appreciate the innovation, it quickly became musically monotone. The “whooping” vocals felt very unsatisfying and borderline obnoxious. By the end of the album, I felt relieved it was over.
Very short and easy to enjoy album. Potentially a 5 star after multiple listens. Both lyrically and musically, there's a lot of depth below an already pleasant surface.
One of the most fun albums I've listened to. Has all the musical edge and angst of punk, the bravado of hip hop, and humor of a Weird Al song. It's so intentionally ridiculous that I can fully feel 'in' on the joke and enjoy the ride instead of cringe (minus the weird 'underage' lyric). It's masterfully produced, and such easy listening. It feels like everyone committed to the bit, and it worked wonderfully.
I couldn’t wait for this album to be over. The entire piece just feels like a challenge to record the same song as many times as possible. As soon as one song about being hopped up about a girl ends, it’s immediately restarts. The one relatively unique song, ‘fever’, is a cover and therefore can’t earn an additional star. The cultural impact of Elvis is undeniable, but from a pure listening experience, I’ve had few worse.
I’ll be honest, when I saw the album cover, I thought I was going to be listening to some prog metal band from Europe. Instead I got…the beach boys?
The album itself was decent. I appreciated the somber tone, as it really felt like this was the journey of a care free surfer bro that had grown up, and gained awareness of the realities of the world around him.
I wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to this again. It’s totally in offensive, but an extremely mellow album. Nothing outside of the first track really stuck with me after a full play through.
Absolutely iconic album! With both the familiarity of the classic hits, and the smooth nature of CCR, the album is nothing but comfortable.
I mean, it's the Beatles.
I feel that my enjoyment of the album was lessened by the sheer exposure to their music over the years. It's so ubiquitous that hearing these songs invokes associations with car commercials, department stores, countless movies and tv shows, driving in a friends car, etc. It's just not possible to distill an pure listening experience.
That being said, it's still a pleasant experience. I loved the intro track and she's leaving home, but otherwise felt like it was hard to latch on to individual moments. Just pleasant vocal layering, harmonizing, and distinct (if not simple) instrumentals.
I don't know that I've ever heard an album more dedicated to women as this one.
