Like how this has opened, kind of "Animals" band, lots of use of panning in the headphone. Some of these songs are a little dated for my taste in the early/middle part of the album, just musically uninteresting. This album opened strong but became very experimental in again, an uninteresting way. I feel like "experimental" gets thrown around to describe things that just aren't all that good, or were just ok but in an original way. This album is ok for the most part, with some highs and lows, "Psychedelic Rock" sure. 5/10, average enjoyment.
Very fun to start, some huge Oasis hits mixed in with some new songs for me. Definitely has that defiant, british edge to it and some killer guitar pieces. Curious to see where the album goes to - debut album sounding like this is wild. By the time "Supersonic" has come off I'm floored this is a debut. This was tremendous, polished sound with an edge to it. Feeeeeelin SUpersonic
40 songs is insane to look at for one album. Fun start, light-hearted vibe with the lyrics and movements in the songs; some surprising horns and clean guitars for a "punk" album but this is intended to be a bridge between styles and it is clear. In a moment of honesty, this album bored me. It was cool, but 40 songs is insane and tells me they don't have a cohesive vision (bridge between styles). I did not listen to the whole thing, which is my loss. 3/5.
Very pleasant so far. Not nearly as long as yesterdays album (LondonCalling/TheClash) and for that I am grateful. Very 70's recording quality in the thinness of the quality while still being nice. I haven't checked out Van Morrison past brown eyed girl before, but has been a good vibe to start the first few. At the end now, not incredibly sonically interesting or varied but very pretty overall. I wish he had chosen some more interesting pieces, like a change in BPM, or been more exploratory melodically, but still liked the songs. Great background for a pleasant day. 4/5
This is good but nothing gripping. It's very melodic, "catchy" songs, but nothing that really stands out. In context of being their first album this is excellent work, but more of a stepping stone to later success then anything I'd make note of here. Still an enjoyable listen for sure, just not something I'd flip on. Clean guitar sound, definitely more of an alt album, maybe a bit of Oasis influence. 3/5.
Just a banger of an album. Learning early in life CCR is borderline a cover band does take the artistry down a notch, but the execution is flawless. I'm biased, I own this on vinyl. This is a great album. Mix of style while maintaining a 70's delta jump-around sound - in ballads, rock anthems, and jazzy solos. Unique singer, unique sound. I love it. 5/5
