First album and review on this platform Got this album, am aware of the musician have never gave him a chance. Upon the first track, was greeted with great production for the time, twany guitar and tight music. However holy hell are the lyrics ever cornball shit. We get it man, you're a ladies man. Highlights: Sweet Surrender, fun little track, like the Flamenco licks, and the general atmosphere of the song. Enjoyable experience Lowlight: Get in Top and Nighthawkin' repetitive and wasn't prepared for the cornball lyrics. Right little album that's 7 tracks and 39 minutes. Would have rated it 4/5 but because of those lyrics it's a 3

What a fantastic album, seeing Bowie shift to a more piano/rock style is a fun listen. This album has multiple incredible piano sections. And some other songs people don't like(Andy Warhol, which is a solid track) What is there to be said about Life on Mars that already hasn't been said?? Some amazing storytelling, perfectly completed by the music in a non didactic way, building into climax which is the best chorus on the album where the lyrics are working in the opposite direction of the verse. *Chefs kiss* Then you have Changes, Then Pretty Things, Quicksand, Andy Warhol and The Bewlay Brothers. Favorite track, Queen Bitch, straight punk rock in vein of The Modern Lovers Solid 4/5 stars those 41 minutes just roll by

First two tracks - can do without World of Pain - an actual fun track with some interesting arrangements, kinda catchy. Dance the Night Away - trippy, creepy, great guitar tone and some interesting riffs, is there a 12 string guitar in this track?? Blue Condition - kinda of a boring track, great bass riff and tempo just does nothing for me. Tales of Brave Ulysses - the most interesting track of the album so far, great guitar work, might be the first song with a wah-wah pedal. Like the down tempo changes in the song. Great story telling and atmosphere SWLABR - just doing their thing, kinda a typical cream song, guess it breaks some of the weirdness up at this point. Good vocal work, bass arrangement, solid drumming. The drumming shines in this track We're Going Wrong - some of the best vocals in the album Outside Women Blues - maybe the best riffs on the album, good storytelling, catchy, groovy, psychedelic, some good rock here on this track, but it's a cover by Blind Joe Reynolds, just listen to the original. Take it Back - very blues oriented, decent track, sticks out on the album, not my favorite however appreciate what they are doing here. Would have loved some Silver Apples simeon sound on this track Mother Lament - by far the funniest track on this album(is it about a baby going down the drain??)it's goofy, fun piano going on. Glad they ended the album on this note. Just wish the track was maybe a minute and thirty seconds longer with some wild piano. Why hasn't ween covered this?? Overall, it's much better than the debut album, however CREAM doesn't do it for me. There's no OOMPH in this album, that would make me return to it. The classic tracks like Sunshine of your love, does nothing for me even though it's part of pop culture. Don't really like their take on psychedelic, the album is just okay. There are some stand out moments however overall, doesn't do it for me. Best tracks, Dance the Night Away, Tales of Brave Ulysses, Mother Lament

First off gotta say, that STEM freak can kick rocks; doesn't know what they are missing with this album. Am completely aware of this album, bought it in the 10th Grade and the CD magically disappeared and never revisited it since. So when it popped up, I knew immediately I was in for a treat. Fantastic record that's full of soulful jazzy productions by two of the greatest hip hop producers, J Dilla and his laid back beats and Kanye West with his vision. This album is Kanye's "Donuts" Album kicks off with a huge bang with Be, great conscience hip hop with some boom bap. Backpack rap died and Kanye rose from the ashes. Fantastic sample, great verses and a catchy hook. How can the song not put you in a good mood?? The Corner has some of the smoothest performances on the album. Like a hot knife cutting through butter. Faithful, Chi-City and the first part of It's Your World are some highlights on the album that show soul, a great mind, killer flow and wordplay, dope rhyme schemes and some killer beats by J Dilla and Kareem Riggins Easy 4/5 stars

This album didn't do it for me. Great sound for a live album, but man, I can't stand his voice or his lyrics. Dude is a cornball. Phenomenal instrumentals, like really tight everything else didn't work for me. It also felt longer than 49 minutes. Gentle on my mind was a fun track, also reminded me a lot of Towns Van Zant. In the Ghetto was another fun track which I enjoyed. Great storytelling All in all, might be blasphemy to say, it's only a 2/5

Came into this not knowing who this band is or anything about them. Did a little search on the band and came across the story of Richey Edwards. Suffice to say was super interesting and was pleasantly excited to this album. The first song kicks off with great vibes very early 90's ATL rock, get some emo vibes specifically Jimmy Eat World. The rest of the album gets nasty, heavy, angry lyrics. We're this guys in pink bands as teenagers?? Ifwhiteamericatoldthetruthforonedayitsworldwouldfallapart is the best track on the album. Tough messages, beautiful melodies, fantastic lyrics just check out these titles: Of walking abortions She is Suffering Die in the Summertime The Intense Humming of Evil Got to check out more of these guys, clearly they had critical success and commercial output but this album seems unlike anything else they have done. Highly recommend!! 5/5 stars

Credit goes to the person who created the track listing for this album. This album could have been a dud with its repetitive beats and general lowlights on the album. Groove is in the heart is clearly a banger of a track. Overall, didn't enjoy myself listening to the album

Solid jangle pop with some post punk influences with a sprinkle of shoegaze cool album to listen to while it's raining. Went away from their noisy debut to make an accessible pop album with interesting melodies with beautiful atmosphere. Lyrical content that touches some bases of longing, introspection, pessimism, romanticism that deliver a cerebral/ethereal response. Favorite tracks: Happy when it rains, Nineillion Rainy Days bleeding into April Skies, Fall and On the Wall Enjoyable experience 4/5

One of a kind, always an attempt to duplicate, never replicated. Eccentric though her creative journey. She's ambitious for her strange blending art rock, pop hooks, theatrical twists, complex beats with a beautiful vocal performance as always. Is a one of a kind. This album is the bases of a sub genres called witch house. Fight me on this :) Favorite tracks are Hounds of Love, Cloudbusting(guess who used this as a sample) Under Ice to Waking the Witch is completely unexpected but holy hell that's shit is metal as fuck and finally top it off with a beautiful Celtic beat in Jig of Life 5/5 easiest rating so far

No denying the cultural impact of this album in the 90's is just been played out

This is an album I didn't need to listen to before I die. Dated, repetitive and failed to interest me in any way shape or form. I can usually find some kind of redeeming quality to art however came up empty with this one. Sounds like music that would be playing at the beginning of Blade. 1/5 stars

Was eagerly awaiting a new album and saw R.E.M pop up and was immediately disappointed; an audibly sigh. Thinking to myself, alright let's plow our way through this. First track pops up, Radio Free Europe. Was pleasantly surprised by the jangly guitar and upbeat vibe of the track and tight composition Pilgrimage, Laughing, Talk About Passion were kinda let downs. Went right back to the mindset at the beginning before playing this album. This is just a whinny band for the dorks of the 90's Moral Kiosk kicks in, back to that jangly guitar tone, with fun, catchy harmonies. Perfect Circle, eh, alright it's doing it's thing. Catapult, second favorite track on the album. Back to that jangly guitar tone, tight drumming and the funniest harmonies on the album. Catchiest thing on the album. What a fun track. Sitting Still is solid. 9-9, my personal favorite on this album. Dark, gloomy, bass is just riffing. Sticks out as a artistic endeavor on this album. They should be proud of that track. West of Fields is a great closer. Does the fun jangly guitar with a pinch of what 9-9 is all about. Dark, gloomy, tight drumming. What a debut! Glad this medium made me listen to it with a different ear because at the beginning wasn't expecting much but there's a lot of heart, energy and tight compositions. Enjoyed the back end of the album more than the first half. Wish they would do more of the jangly guitar. Favorite songs: Catapult, Moral Kiosk and 9-9 3/5 stars

Never really liked The Beatles, kinda a love hate relationship. No denying Peppers is a phenomenal album but this is just whinny, bell aching pop music. It flowed right I guess. Just not for me 2/5 stars