I love Dinosaur Jr. I like other Sebadoh albums. I hate this. 1/5

Front loaded album where the 1st half comes out swinging, second half drags. Interesting to see the kinks getting worked out. Sonically crisp with lots of fun little percussion pieces punctuating the better bits. Good, not great, album that points to the highs to come. 3.5/ 5

A real summer groover whose iconic cover somewhat belies the low key flow it gives off. The album is a snap shot of the band transitioning from fantasy folk rock the glam rock superstars. That being said, I would rather stab my eardrums to death than ever listen to Lean Women Blues again. All in all, it’s an underrated album from an under appreciated riff machine. Excellent primer for The Slider album that would knock it out of the park next. 4/ 5

Great variety styles that never stays in one spot long enough to wear out its welcome. Creative, original, and high energy with nods to the P-Funk past while weaving in and out of futuristic Radiohead-ish soundscapes. 4/ 5

Everything is well made, well produced, and well preformed, it’s just not that much fun. It’s a transitional album but it is clear that there was older material and newer material. The album never really gels between its two halves. 3.5/ 5

100% genuine article! Flawless album that is light years ahead of it peers. Voodoo Child, recorded live in the studio (while the studio banter was added after) is nearly fifteen minutes, if I remember right, though it feels like five, and could played on repeat on its own. This album also contains a Dylan cover so good he played the changes Jimi added to the song from then on. The album culminates with possibly the most ferocious classic guitar rock tracks ever committed to tape. If you disagree he just may meet you in the next world to discuss, and don’t be late. 5/5

Hit after hit after hit. An album that plays better than most bands career spanning greatest hits, and it was only one of six in a two year span to boot! 5/5

Laid back hippie infused country. 4/ 5

From only knowing this album from its single, I liked it more than I was expecting. Great production with the machine precision fun typical of the 80’s. While each song was unique unto itself, the album still came together as a cohesive whole. 4/5

An important, influential album that I won’t spin many more times in my life. Great place to start for a budding Zappa fan but whatever it is you find appealing to your tastes in this album, you will get more of in later releases. 3.5/ 5

I want to not like this album so much but damnit! It is chock full of great songs with flawless production. The cocaine fueled obsession to every detail of the making of this album really paid off and is audible throughout. To be a contrarian, I must admit, I prefer the Buckingham sung songs. So there. Begrudgingly 5/ 5