The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming LipsWould listen again. Complex. Donβt know if it hits emotionally though.
Would listen again. Complex. Donβt know if it hits emotionally though.
Of course I knew 'Hurt' but I've never listened to the whole album. Glad I did. On the whole extremely solid. a few ups and downs ('Bridge over troubled water' just didn't do it for me) , so I'd score somewhere between 4-5 stars, if I were allowed to. However, as ' Hurt' , ' the Man Comes Around' , and ' Personal Jesus' are such Iconic tunes, I'll score a 5.
Good album yes. Great? Live would be great but as canned musicβ¦ perhaps less so. Undeniably great songs on the album though. 3.4β¦.
Timed just right: sunday morning with a slight hangover and sunshine. great album all tracks solid. ready to listen again.
Hard sometimes to place classic albums in their context. I.e. how did the world listen to this in 1967? In 2025 music has built on this, been inspired by this, and so while I have never listened to the whole album, it feels very familiar. Was it ground breaking in 1967? Did it change things? Perhaps, perhaps not. I have no intention of doing the research to find out. Listening to it today with a song like 'Respect' firmly in the global consciousness, I cannot imagine a world without this. Perhaps thats worth a 5.
yes well. somewhat enjoyable. would I listen again? I wouldn't leave a room because it was playing. there is a remote possibility I'd appreciate it more if I listened again.