Had not listened to this album before. Good grooves, recognizable riffs, great guitar solos. Heavy blues influence. Lots of songs about mean, mistreatin' women!
These guys either influenced or took cues from so many people, I hear thievery corporation, bonobo, Tycho, daft punk, Fatboy slim, Moby...
Some weak songs but track 1 is a real standout. Sexy Boy is not the best song on album.
Some beats and melodies a bit basic, but a majority of the music was stand out skilled musicianship and creative melodic music and wordsmithing. I can see why there's so much love for these guys and this album specifically.
1 or 2 standouts but overall didn't sound spectacular. Maybe a fad of the times?
Rock solid groves, so many good riffs, even excluding the big hits. Hard to believe this was their first album with their new singer and it still crushes to this day. Straightforward rock was never more infectious.
I've always dismissed Morrissey as "less than" the Smiths, but after actually listening to this album I've changed my mind. Some great guitar work and melodies paired with really great lyrical lines made this album for me.
Storytelling reminds me of Eminem. Spans the gamut of rap styles, some I don't like, but musically it is excellent. I can't relate too much of the lyrical content but he is a great lyricist.
Instantly liked from the first melody.
Smooth Operator brought me back to my childhood and defines the '80s adult contemporary/smooth jazz sound for me. Chill out / good vibes music, a cousin of bossa Nova.
Really great rock n roll. Solid riffs, excellent guitar solos, and feel-good vocals. That they performed this live is a testament to their skill as musicians and performers.
Reminds me of that era Pink Floyd, which I love... psychedelic flower powered rock. Great last song (Time of the Season), but I think I need a few listens to appreciate the rest.
Great synths and harmonized melodies. Standout album for 1979 and great musicianship from an enduring artist.
