Ok. Better than I expected.
I like the boogie rock aspect of the album, not knowing really what to expect. It did become a bit one-note and repetitive as the album went on though. Southern, soulful, catchy were my takeaways. 3.5/5
Started off with a banger of a song…love Changes. Then it got so boring I had to keep reminding myself to pay attention. Ended on a better note, the last couple songs were okay.
I don’t like the album name and I don’t like the album cover. I especially don’t like combination of said album name and album cover.
Not bad! Definitely feels like a first album. Can’t understand a word he’s saying, but the riffs kept my attention the whole time.
This album goes hard. Can definitely see why it’s a classic.
I got this literally the day after Paranoid and there’s no comparison for me. It was certainly okay but didn’t pack the same punch.
Love The Temptations, but maybe slightly underwhelmed by the album. Tempo was a bit slow. Seems like it was their transition from Motown to funk maybe?
The instrumentals were not really my thing. But I enjoyed the actual songs (ha). 3.5
Very 2000s-California-coded and feels very nostalgic even though I’ve never listened to any of this. Surprised to hear they’re Irish. I don’t understand what is so impactful/influential about this album. It’s like they’re copycatting a culture- would be interested to hear if their other albums have the same sound, but not interested enough to actually listen to them. Despite all of that I can’t give it less than three stars because it is just so nostalgic!
I just find Metallica to be so incredibly boring. There is no melody to be had. I could like the drums, but they overpower most of the songs, or maybe the rest of the instrumentation isn’t matching the drums?
I knew this would be weird and I was not disappointed. This album is super Icelandic. I did find some of the tracks did not add anything (Ancestors, midvikings) but I listened twice.
Love a good classic country album. It’s also cool that the (arguably) best song on the album is the one song written by her. Very neat!
I struggled with this one. Mother We Share is such a killer song and I was so sure I would give this AT LEAST a 4… it just dies down a bit as it progresses. I lost interest about halfway through unfortunately.
I liked this except for the three slow songs in the middle, just couldn’t get into them. And the songs are too long. One World and Brothers in Arms are new-to-me songs that I’ll keep going back to.
I didn’t find this to be anything exciting. I can hear the Jamaican influence which is neat. The singles are the best songs.
I have to give this another listen.
Yeah listen, this album is super odd and the droning is not my taste, I am happy to never listen again. But I can’t deny the turmoil he must have been going through at this time. I just wish I understood it more. At least it was only 30 mins…
This album reminds me of Frank Turner! Which is complimentary, but definitely not as good. Listened three times trying hard to get into it but ultimately did not.
I knew within the first 3 seconds I would not enjoy this. But I gave it a chance and it went from a 1 to a 2!
Wait this is amazing!!! First three songs are complete BANGERS.
He has a captivating voice. You can feel the darkness in the content.
Kind of cool because it sounds like it’s from the mid-80’s.
It was okay. Kind of boring…
I was hopeful…it starts out with possibly the best classic rock song ever. But I hate Bargain (blame commercial media) and Behind Blue Eyes (blame Limp Bizkit) so it’s hard to give it a great rating.
I hadn’t heard any of this before and I really enjoyed it. It’s like I’m living in a 90’s coming of age film.
It was nice, not really my speed
Max Martin is completely underrated. A modern-day Mozart lol. Easy 4 stars from me. I don’t agree with the comments about fillers- it’s full of bangers.
The middle-aged men complaining about listening to this are incredibly lame. I bet you didn’t have any trouble listening to Kid Rock.
Funky! I think I would like some of their earlier albums a bit more. Also, too many covers.
So funny that this is really the first album so far I am familiar with already lol. Reminds me of my childhood (my dad).
Better than I thought. Reminded me of Stranger Things.
Reminds me of high school! Such a unique sound at the time, but an old sound at the same time.
Very close to a 5 but the misses are quite misses.
Surprised I ended up really enjoying this! I like the sound and can see myself listening to this album again and again.
The only song I like on this is Peace Frog
I understand the significance of this album and Sinatra in general, but that doesn’t mean I like it.
Anything Goes was my favorite song on the album.
It is missing something…some kind of wow factor or hook
His voice is annoying and this whole album reminds me of Twilight not only because of the baseball scene but the author was obsessed with Muse
What in the sex dwarf is this piece of crap!!?
I could get in to jazz I think. For some reason it makes me anxious though.
Another album that doesn’t live up to track #1. Didn’t dislike it though.
Fun album. I give it just like 3.5 stars, so rounding up I guess.
This was a slow burn for me. Had to listen to it a few times which I just happened to have the time and patience for lol
If this was my first time listening, I’d easily give it 4 stars. But I’ve heard these songs a million times…they are so overplayed. So I’m giving it a 3 but I don’t know if that makes sense haha
First time listening to them and didn’t know what to expect. I liked it!
Unlike most albums, I felt this started weak and ended strong.
Maybe 2.8 stars. I enjoyed it and it was great for a Saturday morning!
Some of it gave me anxiety listening to it, like the faster-paced stuff. I also do not understand how a song could have a 12 or 14 count time signature - truly impressive and unique!
I’m surprised (and excited) I haven’t heard any of these songs before. Different kind of sound for sure and it was all over the place, but I liked it. Althoughhhh too many songs.
Just finished the whole album (which is thankfully 30mins) and I have Let’s Get It On still stuck in my head. I don’t know what that means but I don’t think it’s good- obviously none of the other songs stuck with me.
I love gangster rap! But this wasn’t that great…the best parts were Eminem’s parts. I’M SORRY FOFTY!
I was just waiting for this to end the whole time. Love Me Like a Reptile was a particularly wtf moment.
I was just thinking the lead singer sounds incredibly old when the song Jailbait came on. Lovely.
Very cool album. Definitely has that mid-naughts indie vibe. I generally don’t like instrumentals mixed in and it’s too many tracks but I liked it a lot.
Really liked it. Another one that kind of falls off in the back half. Probably only needed to be 12-ish tracks.
I always love the sound of Fugazi but feel like something is missing…not sure what. Like a hook or some kind of better riff? I always love the rhythm section though so idk. Either way I’m rounding up to a 4.
Sooooo close to my first 5. Yes punk!
Love her voice. I find it interesting this is her 19th album and the first one she wrote. Glad she got some recognition for it!
I really liked most of the songs I hadn’t heard before. Bangers all around!
I recognized El Cumbanchero, and definitely that version…I wish I knew from what! Fun album.
*sigh* Karma Police had me in a chokehold in college (yes I was very deep). So I was excited about this one, but I think I am not very deep anymore. Boring! Karma Police still slaps though.
I think it is super cool this is the first heavy metal album! I didn’t enjoy any of their songs. I liked the riff in Parchment Farm, but that was the only thing that really stood out to me.
Perfectly fine, but nothing special
Like butter. Her voice is amazing. Does she overdo it a bit at times? Yes, but she’s Mariah and can do whatever she wants.
