What a genius idea for an album by a duo, especially since they both have such impressive solo careers. There's also definitely something to be said about an album that features Norah Jones, Lil Jon, Rosario Dawson, and Jay-Z. There's a great balance of genres here. However, I wish they'd trimmed this big boi (pun intended) down to be closer to the size of a "standard" album, cuz this was lengthy and my wee attention span was fighting for its life. I definitely related to the "y'all drivin your Subarus, sitting in your cubicles" line in Tomb of the Boom lmao.
Favorite songs: Bowtie, Last Call, Roses
Loved the first song - what a great way to start an album. The rest of it felt a little repetitive, but I would definitely listen again.
this shit gave me whiplash
Wooo this is a ride. SO GOOD
My face before seeing this was today’s album: 🥱
My face after seeing this was today’s album: 🤩
She’s such an artiste I love this whole album so much
Liked a few of the songs but not a huge fan of the general sound
Never heard a fast food place referenced so much in one album. Beastie Boys <3 White Castle
No but it's so funny that they wrote this whole album to make fun of frat boys in the 80s and then that became their audience because they didn't realize it was an ironic album.
Great to listen to while working, but overall just not really my vibe.
It's fun to hear the basis of their later sound! I've never listened to this album, and it's just hard to not compare it to their others (that I like much more). Wouldn't listen to again, but it's still the Beatles...
What an interesting album. I really liked the Irish-y folk-y influence and the main woman's voice. The instrumentation didn't impress me too much - it kind of sounds like I've heard this or something similar often before. Maybe it was groundbreaking for its time, but I can't say it's something I will be listening to again.
I thought this was okay! Can't say it'll be a relisten for me. Liked the general sound and didn't get too bored.
Wow. Deserves every one of the four Grammys it got. King's voice is so timeless and the songwriting on this is so diverse and easy to listen to. Loved listening to this, saving to listen to again.
Listening to "Excuse Me" as I type this. Please make this stop.
Okay second half of the album was MUCH better. Enjoyed the piano but some of the songs were just too bad to be redeemable imo.
What a vibe, made me want to fall asleep at my desk but very smooth. A lot of great solos. Loved the piano and saxophone features especially, and I thought the juxtaposition of the two singers' voices was perfect. Portuguese is such a cool language.
The Arctic Monkeys sound is so unique yet timeless, but this definitely isn't my favorite album of theirs. Fingers crossed for Favorite Worst Nightmare to be on this list too
I am unfortunately just not a fan of this. Could not wait for it to be over.
I love a good dirge but can't say this one will be in my regular rotation. Some of the songs were really lovely. Got repetitive over time.
Love this album. Favorite song was The Working Hour. My mom LOVED Tears for Fears as a teenager so I listened to quite a bit of this growing up, and I gotta say it doesn't get old.
I hate that I've never listened to this album. The lyrics are poignant, his voice is beautiful, the backing instruments are soulful or jazzy or smooth depending on the song. Love, love, love.
Loved this album! I didn't know anything about Gene Clark but his voice is so classic and calming. Saved a few songs and would listen again.
Grew on me the more I listened. British rap is so good
I get that this was revolutionary and is ranked high on so many album lists, but it's not something I LOVE listening to by any stretch. They are so skilled at weaving their voices together. The backing instrumentals are great too.
It's giving Over the Garden Wall. Can't say I'd listen to this album again though!
Classic, easy to listen to, incredible, love
There is a song or two that aren't my cup of tea, and that's the only thing that is keeping this from 5 stars.
Good vibes. Sometimes the voice reminds me of Andy Samberg in Threw it on the Ground though
Baselines were great but otherwise was ready for this album to be over.
I think this album should be on the top 50 albums list, maybe even higher. So good!
I really liked this album!! British angst with great baselines and fictional people - what more could you want?
Eh. Didn't enjoy listening but can appreciate some of the songs
His artistry on the piano is just nuts. Wouldn't regularly listen to this but enjoyed it.
Waiiiit this is a good ass album?! I have heard his older stuff (my mom is a Lenny Kravitz fangirl) but never this album. I love how it starts a little unpolished and goes through so many different states and emotions. Soooo good
Downloaded to listen to again. Perfect fall/winter vibes. Nick Drake's music was so groundbreaking and is now so timeless. I am so glad this album was on here!
Thought I would like this more! Very meh.
Liked it at first, but then I started to enjoy it less as it went on.
I mean, it really is that good. Maybe it's because I just listened to a different, earlier, worse Beatles album, but this is just so nostalgic and variable and great.
