While interesting that a cover album would be the first album revealed, it proved to be an album you cant help but like. Classic and timeless songs sung so dreamy it’s as if you were transported to another decade. The melodies are calming but also make you want to move with the song. And yes, he didn’t write these songs but it still feels like a story, choosing his favorite songs from his childhood. I enjoyed this album more than I expected.

Well I’ll give them this, the album definitely made me want to headbang. The music got the blood pumping but the lyrics were not my cup of tea and fairly basic. I also found his voice to be monotonous. In some songs, I found it boring but in others, I didn’t mind. Probably influenced more so by the music than the vocals. I actually think if I zoned out on the album and the lyrics didn’t catch my attention so much, I would have enjoyed it more.

I can’t put my finger on what exactly it is but something about this album made me want to turn it off just a bit more with each passing song. Maybe how slow it was and how each song sounded too similar to the last. And I obviously know sound quality was nowhere near what it is today but I could hear the sound of her opening and closing her mouth at points, particularly noticed in the last song. I wanted to enjoy this album as I know Billie Holiday is a legend but it just didn’t do it for me.

I’m indifferent to this album. My main takeaway is that it gave futuristic vibes, which I think was on track with their intended theme of the album.

Excited this one popped up. I love this album and Oasis in general. I’d consider it an essential album to the 90s pop rock genre. It’s interesting reading the history of the album, how much work went into it, and how it almost didn’t make it. Also curious to hear what the original tracks sounded like compared to the final album.

Loved this album. It had such a mix of sounds compared to their most known songs - specifically noticed some blues and country. Each song was diverse, lyrically and musically. I’m not sure I’d ever actually acknowledged the lyrics to Immigrant Song. And there was a bit of a disconnect for me between the lyrics and the music on Friends. All in all, I will listen to it again.

I can appreciate Missy for her talents in the industry and enjoy her hits as one-off songs (The Rain being the most recognized on the album) but the album as a whole isn’t something I would put on again. I did enjoy a few of the songs that pulled in bits of other songs. I liked how Pass the Blunt had reggae influence, even though the line about Puffy doesn’t age well. It’s not really my genre when it comes to albums but enjoyable for a one time listen.