Hallelujah is obviously the entry point, and I almost kind of dreaded hearing it because it’s so dramatic. Honestly, its good. The fact that it’s so overplayed doesn’t change that. I was still glad it was over once it finished though so I could properly enjoy the rest of the album. And once it was over, I loosened up and did enjoy it more. Rocked more than I expected.
I forgot how good this album was. Perhaps one of the best openings I've heard for album. I was bobbing my head through the whole thing. I haven't given this album a good listen in 20 years, but it'll be in my regular rotation again.
I did not like this album the first time I heard it. Though I didn't know it, it was likely Brian Eno's influence. I was also not a fan of "Remain In Light" by Talking Heads because I felt like he had his hands too much in the production. Anyway, once I spent more time with Eno's music from his early glam days to his ambient era, I fell in love with pretty much every thing he's done. So when revisiting this, it was a lot more palatable for me, and it was such a great marriage of Bowie's sensibilities with Eno's ambient production. Still not my favorite Boeiw, BUT I liked it a hell of a lot more this time around, and I can imagine it growing on me the more I listen to it. Will be in my regular rotation.
Listened to this album the other day before it came up on the list. Solid 4-star album. Favorite track: B.O.B. Favorite skit: Kim & Cookie.
Can't believe I missed this album for so many years. Feels like a proto "Because The Internet." Crack rock, crack rock!
This is a 5/5. Every track is a banger. Nothing I can say about it that hasn't already been said.
It’s good, but nothing “grabbed” me. I can imagine having it on in the background and leaving it at that.
Never actually listened to this all the way through. Each track was great. Does feel a little bloated at times (Kashmir), like “ok, I get it…” I think I was just eager to hear what was next.
Really good album. Every time I listen, I think "college radio!" even though this was on college radio years before I actually made it there. One of those albums that gives you nostalgia for a time you didn't experience. I need to give it more listens. I suspect it's more of a 4, but on initial listen, I'll rate it 3. I'll keep coming back to it.
Tried twice. Sunday Bloody Sunday is a great track, but I just don't like the rest of the album.
I like it, but I can’t help but always think of him killing himself when I listen to his music. Kind of clouds things.
Two Elliott Smith albums in a row was rough on my mood. Figure 8 on first impression though was a lot less "down." Felt like a clear evolution in his musicianship. I want to revisit it and really listen to what he's saying, but overall I liked it. ~3.5 for me.
Hit after hit on this thing. Love the songs in isolation, but I don’t think they work as a cohesive listening experience (hence the 3). Still a big fan of Nilsson though.
This album is so cohesive. The hits do not get in the way of how well it's orchestrated. Such a fun and satisfying listening experience.
Reminded me a lot of Eno. I dig it.
Liked this one. Had never heard it but knew it was Bowie produced almost immediately. Sounds like the Berlin trilogy.
Great hits that are sullied by their rapey-ness. “I Like Dirt” wtf was that?
Ahead of its time. One of the best opening tracks of any album.
Never heard of this band or this album. I liked it. Reminded me of a Ween album in it's variety. The singer reminded me of Damon Albarn.
Took me like 3 tries to get through this album. Good stuff, but all sounds kind of the same to me. Wanted them to switch it up a bit.
Obviously some great stuff in here. Some of it drags out (It's All Over Now). Gasoline Alley itself is probably the weakest track on here. Overall though a really fun, pleasant listen.
Haunting swan song. If I ever kill myself, it’ll be to this album.
Not really into psychedelic, but I did like this album. "Somebody To Love" is great track and clear stand out. Would be nice to throw on in Laurel Canyon on a Sunday drive.
Liked it. Sounds like a Pepsi commercial from 1997.
Classic album. Fun, full of bangers and a great intro to what the Beastie Boys are and a great precursor to what they eventually become in their amazing career.
Solid album. Stand will always make me think of “Requiem For A Tuesday.”
Good stuff. The production sounds very dated, but Ray always sounds good.
Love this band. Love this album. Can't get enough.
I love both of these artists, but I've always hated this album. Self indulgent, meandering and too "bleep bloop, click clack" in its production. The first time I heard these two put out an album (not just a Talking Heads album with Eno producing but a bona fide album of the two of them), I was so excited. Every time I listen, I'm reminded of that disappointment.
