I knew of the album beforehand, and I've heard both "Back To Black" and "Me & Mr Jones". Still, I didn't know what to expect coming into this album.
"Rehab", the opening track, really threw me off since it's not really my type of music. However, by the end of the album I was much more into it. It is clear to me why this album is so praised and well known.
Notable favorites: Back To Black, Love Is A Losing Game, Wake Up Alone, You Know I'm No Good.
I think this is the kind of album that would take more than one listen to grow on me, and I could see myself coming back to it.
This is overall a solid album. It's cozy, charming and I definitely love me a good harmonica. That said, almost all of the songs felt and sounded the same- which isn't a problem if you like folk, but unfortunately it's not really my cup of tea.
Notable favorites: Mr. Tambourine Man, Gates Of Eden
Would I be opposite if this album came on? Absolutely not. Would I go out of my way to listen to it again? Probably not.
The only way I can describe this album is a few great moments/songs hidden inside a mostly uninspired album. I like the sound of this album (the keyboard, mainly), but it just feels like half of the songs are stuck in the same blues formula. But hey, maybe I just don't like blues. The lyrics are meh but I don't really mind.
Notable favorites: Waiting for the Sun, Blue Sunday, Queen of the Highway, Indian Summer.
Not a bad album, but I'm sure they have better ones.
When I first opened this website this morning, I was excited to find out that today's listen was an album I've already wanted to listen to for a while. I've heard the song "Running Up That Hill" before, obviously, and it truly became a favorite of mine. And honestly, thank god I got to listen to this album. It's just so wonderfully unique and creative, and every time I thought I figured it out, it managed to surprise me yet again.
Notable favorites: Running Up That Hill, Cloudbursting, Mother Stands For Comfort, The Morning Fog, Jig Of Life (surprisingly enough).
This album is not just music, it's a journey full of vibrant sounds, captivating singing and well written lyrics- as corny as that all sounds. It represents everything I love about music in the first place, and I'm convinced anyone who ranked this album low just doesn't have the maturity to appreciate it.
As someone who does not celebrate Christmas, never have I thought I'd willingly put on a Christmas album. But hey, I'm committed to the challenge. It's clear this album is very well made, it sounds great and has a very cozy atmosphere. That said, I'm sure I would've enjoyed it much more if I was in the Christmas spirit, or if it was snowing instead of an occasional drizzle where I live. Regardless, my point is that it's a nice album that doesn't hold much outside of Christmas.
