Like it, especially the singing. Probably wouldn’t listen again. Found most of the songs too short almost like they’re over before they start.
Voice is still exceptional. Really like the album cover too. This one feels more accessible than the previous. Generally didn't grab me as much especially in the middle. Not sure if it was me or the album but not a huge fan. It definitely some nice songs but it didn't really feel like a collective piece of work, more like a compilation
Really like the range even in the first few songs. The harikrishna backing vocals in 'My Sweet Lord' are so good. Bit more country on 'Apple Scruffs' because we can't get enough. Can definitely hear the prog influence on 'Hear me Lord' which I really liked. Definitely the best of the three so far. 'Out of the Blue' is so good.
First impressions not strong, doesn’t feel like my kind of music. Don’t love his character when he’s speaking either. The duet wasn’t great. Overall I found parts I liked but not to my taste. Made me go and read about Johnny Cash and he sounds an interesting character. Second album in a row with a singular Bob Dylan song on it.
First impressions I like the voice and stripped back nature. More country! 'Atlantic City' would go off in freemount. Bit dreary and sad not what I needed Monday morning. Feels like a pastiche not a fan. Glad when it was over
First impressions not strong, what on earth is this? Bunny Jacksons music. It's like pop tunes but 'rock'. Instrumentation is just bland. Beatles cover is so random doesn't fit with anything before it.
Enjoy the variety here. Some good songs and interesting instrumentation. Not my usual taste but it’s very listenable. The guitar playing on ‘The only living boy in New York’ is so good. The live song is a bit random.
Not my style. Jangly songs about nonsense. Feels really low risk. Honky Tonk is a descriptive title that’s about the highest compliment I can give it.
Found some of the patterns challenging but that could be because I’m tired. Really like the variety of instruments across the record. The double bass section on ‘Ba-Lue Bolivar…’ is really good.
Pleasantly surprised by the variety here, given I only knew the title track previously. Clearly a more intelligent record than that indie banger would have you believe in the disco. 'Lost in the Supermarket' is so good. Can't believe this is 1979, definitely blurs the line between punk and post-punk. 'Lover's Rock' I really like. Wall to wall bangers.
Don’t love the vocals on ‘Lorelei’ but I really liked the ambient structure of ‘Beatrix’. Generally really like this, feels way ahead of its time.
Joni Mitchell is one of those names that I’m aware of but couldn’t name a thing about them. This was an interesting listen, clearly an amazing voice but found it quite sing-song. Feel like this album sums up the whole process, a name I’ve heard of but not a style I would listen to normally. Clearly a great talent and sounds much later than 1974 but not for me. Last track was a bit random.
Really enjoyed this, felt like a journey all the way through. Lots of different textures and variety of sounds. The James Bond theme was funny. Aware of David Holmes through Mary Anne but it was good to hear one of his albums.
I really tried to come at this with an open mind because I know I’ve got preconceptions about Gorillaz and I wanted to give this a fair hearing, but it’s just not for me. I found it to be full of half thought out experiments and wide leaps in styles. It bored me towards the end, just another plodding hip hop beat and some random vocal. Not for me and I struggle to see the mass appeal.
This was really interesting, can’t think of anything quite like this. Feels like such a hybrid of so many different styles and so ahead of its time. Never heard of war at all. Big thumbs up from me. Interesting ideas across the board, makes me glad we're doing this project
Pleasantly surprised to see this come up, the only album I’ve heard before so far. Simultaneously a cinematic mood piece and a shot in the arm of energy at a tight 35 minutes. Cleverly done think this still stands up. Nice to be reminded of how good this is.
I enjoyed the vastness of this, felt like the album cover captured that feeling well. Definitely in my wheelhouse but for some reason I don't feel like it grabbed me entirely. Maybe needs a second listen to appreciate fully. 3.5
ahaha what on earth is this. The second track with the rap is so bad I can't believe some of the shit this book turns up with sometimes. The vocals are just pure cringe. An album where I can't really picture a target audience, who actually likes this? Think the sabbath cover really sums this up, like it’s just a terrible pastiche. All the trappings of heavy music without any of the edge.
Interesting ideas but fairly flat for me. Feels like sketches and a bit disjointed. Reasonably listenable but not much going on below the surface. Maybe I just don't like prog as much as I thought I did.
Liked this a lot, probably more than I expected to. His singing is great and the lyrics are very interesting. This is one where I see the appeal and understand the inclusion here.
New to me. Enjoyed the quieter songs on this and think she’s a great singer but some of the more upbeat ones are overdone and felt a bit corny.
Bang up my street this, really enjoyed it. Heavy stuff but still musically minded. I would describe it as Britain's answer to Sonic Youth, very impressed. Definitely knew the name but didn't expect it to sound like this.
First case of a band I have heard before but an album I haven't. Think the double album format here gives this enough scope to be interesting, but I don't think it hits everyhwere. There were songs I like and others I liked less. An interesting listen in the canon of albums we've heard so far in this project. Doesn't stand up to Led Zepplin I or IV in my view.
