Well I dunno what to say. It was all kinda OK to listen to in the background, but I am thoroughly unimpressed. Nothing really stood out to me. Some of the songs were perhaps a bit more evocative with their tones and atmosphere, but as a whole I found it boring. Barely found the strength to not click away to something else. D:
Respect the diversity of tracks and musical stylings, but did not enjoy it. Way too much funky and r&b. Liked Spaghetti Junction and Gangsta Shit as kinda more traditional rap songs, but nothing special. Ms Jackson is what it is, BOB was kinda neat, but overall not a fan.
Headmest ritual is very fun. Meat is Murder is extremely sad. As a whole, it's a pleasant listen, but mostly functions as neat background music that mostly blends together. I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible. Melancholic and soothing, until the end.
Just realized something: i was going to say that this "sounds like FIFA music to me", as in, fairly innocuous, inoffensive and unobtrusive tracks that are pleasant as background music in a FIFA video game. Considering the album's age, it's more appropriate to say that this album is the progenitor of such a style of music that was later commercialized and oft imitated by smaller bands. With all of that said, it's still pleasant music but I do think it indeed serves best as something in the background - I can easily imagine it playing during a drive, or during a movie montage featuring driving... Not trying to say it only has commercial applications, but it doesn't move me otherwise (aside from the eponymous Meat is Murder, which is suitably uncomfortable) and I think it's a respectable "use" for it.
Supervixen - nice jams, too soft, doesn't take off.
Queer - moody, nice.
OHWIR - smooth punk.
As Heaven Is Wide - PS1 futuristic game intro-ahh song, but it turns into a very interesting melody. Great for some atmospheric neo-noir or cyber-noir.
Not My Idea - the twang and tune of the song is a bit heavier/rawer, which I like.
A Stroke of Luck - continuing with peak cinematic OST-vibes. No seriously i hope the next Batman uses this song or something.
Vow - came and went.
Stupid Girl - alright, same as above.
Dog New Tricks - from the first notes, knew it was good. Didn't quite live up to my internalized hype, but still prolly the most likable.
My Lover's Box - it's aight, some nice tones in parts of the melody that stood out, not enough.
Fix Me Now - meh, although the instrumental side is interesting and nostalgic.
(extra tracks from the Super Deluxe version)
Milk - melancholic.
Subhuman - not particularly interesting. Should be edgier...
Girl Don't Come - fun instrumental track, goes down easy, timeless tunes.
Sleep - barely a song but definitely vibes, again, cinematic.
Driving Lesson - if this wasn't in some late 90s PS1 racing game then what is the point of it all?
Trip My Wire - feels like a key change from the previous song, idk, i wish it was heavier (my common reaction to most rock). Kinda catchy, but eh.
#1 Crush - the actual song has a good balance of melody, lyrics and heavier tones. Evocative. Sus noises.
Butterfly Collector - I love it when the song's mood instantly matches what I imagined from the name...
Alien Sex Fiend - definitely moody and esoteric tune, the vocals/singing/lyrics are not the most inspired tho.
Kick My Ass - works as a somber or melancholic outro song, i suppose, nothing special.
LCRW - so smooth, so fine, so hoppy, so jazzy-soul. Excellent.
Pusherman - very good.
Freddie's Dead - not as a fan of the horns and the tones here, felt a bit repetitive, but still nice.
Junkie Chase - excellent lil instrumentral, perfect for the assumed context.
Give Me Your Love - good, not obnoxious (which i value in love songs).
EYSKB - didn't really leave a mark, but not bad.
COCAINE SONG - good track, representative of the album.
Think - too whimsical? Just kinda alright.
Superfly - FUNK CITY!!
Freddie's Dead (single mix) - a bit better balanced at this shorter length.
Cinnamon Girl - 1969?? Pretty timeless in that case.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - kinda goofy, but nice twang.
Round & Round - too melancholic-acoustic for my taste, kinda boring, but also kinda pure and beautiful. huh.
Down By The River - ain't no reason for any song to be this long. Nice tunes, fun "chorus", but like, why does it keep goin' and changing? I guess I value standard song structure, maybe even too much.
The Losing End - kinda came and went, just a nice track, didn't stand out.
Running Dry - you find me with a very Chinese intro. With that said, a very evocative and emotional song. EDIT: HOLY SHIYT
Cowgirl In The Sand - long but idk, it worked for me this time.
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As a whole, was blown away by this. I did not expect this.
No strong feelings, but fine to listen too in the background. Not obnoxious or grating. Some nice twangs and riffs.
