Super strong start though it does admitedly it loses steam towards the end. Some of the big hits are on the slower, sappier side which makes the inclusion of more sappy, slow songs in the second half feel a bit much. The peaks are peaking though.
I like the instrumentals, lots fun ideas and quite a spooky atmosphere but the vocals are quite a bit annoying on this one. Worth a listen for the former but the latter makes it challenging to fully enjoy.
This album delivers on the 60s sounds I was expecting however it does some more by introducing some 'bard in tavern' vibes. Quite enjoyable overall!
This isnt what I expected at all. I thought MBV was more emo/rock but I was super wrong. Not sure what this is, psychedlic, athmospheric rock? Anyway it's definitely non conventional for better and worse. I find general enjoyment strongly dampened by repetitiveness and ear grating decision.
Though I don't think I'll come back to this, it has left an impression and I'm glad to know what MBV is actually about.
Sometimes I think I overrate an album because the previous one wasnt quite my taste. Realistically though, even if thats the case, I'm fine with it here. I had a great time and it gives me energy to move onto the next album.
Dolly Parton music is as sweet as she was, unfortunately not something I'd listen to much on my own.
This sounds 30 years older than it its. Its pleasant but super repetitive. You like it or you dont and I'm politely indifferent.
Very fun to listen to with a lot of energy though a bit repetitive over time. None the less entertaining.
Very whimsical, fun and cute. I'm sure there is more important albums that were released in 2017 but I don't mind being introduced to this one either.
It's just kinda of another 80s record, nothing that I feel like I havnt heard before. I do think it's fun how recognisable the synths of the 80s are but it does get old at times.... Oh shit It's a Sin?!
Still I maintain the same position as with Tears for Fears where in album format, some big hitters arent enough to get me to listen to a whole synthpop album.
Wasnt sure what I was getting into, didnt expect to be won over like this though. Incredibly brazilian with a lot of soul, I'm sure I'm coming back to this one.
Very energetic, very silly, very fun to listen to. I'm enjoying this one a lot though I require the lore on why the band is named like this.
Not quite for me but I do appreciate the vibes present.
Still relevant as it was when it came out. Songs are great on their own but really shine in the context of the album.
This is for the listeners not the consumers. I respect the rock jazz thing thats going on while in the same breath admitting that this isn't quite my style.
Really enjoyed this album. Starts off really strong and keeps a good pace afterwards. The vocals are a little lowkey but there is an honesty in the singing that is quite charming and complimentary to the strong use of brass and strings.
Some insane all timers with quite a bit of mid and repetive songs inbetween.
Enjoyable Album though I'm unsure of the vocal performance. It doesnt ruin the album but feels like it's holding back its full potential.
It's so edgy and angsty but if it wasnt it wouldnt be cool. The songs are a little samey so gotta be in a particular mood to listen to the full album, but I appreciate that it knows what it wants to be.
Had to get used to the vocalist which I'm still not entirely on board with but he does add character to the songs. The muic itself is a bit weird and experimental but to an enjoyable degree. I can see this growing on me over time.
Pleasant, Inoffensive. By virtue of what it's going for it lacks anything for me to consider memorable. Enjoyable background music though.
Jazz at it's worst. While I'm certain that the musicians and fans of the art form have a great time with the making of and listening to this album, to me this is barely more than an ego fueled assault to my ears. There are a couple of songs later on that benefit from a slightly more structured approach but not worth the journey to get there.
At least it introduces perspective.
Cricital, comfortable, cute but also very repetitive. Enjoyed the songs in isolation though back to back its hard not to notice the lack in musical variety.
What a struggle. I was excited going in as 'popular' is an understatement for Prince and Purple Rain. Surprisingly though I found everything incredibly jarring on the first listen. Had I stopped there I would have thought about rating it a respectful 2 but I ended up listening through the album 4 more times. My opinion improved on each round and while I still wouldn't claim to be a fan of Prince's excentric singing style I'm happy to report that I ended up liking this album after all.
This is good, a bit repetitive but good!
Starts of pretty good but the singer is a little annoying to me. It's unfortunate because the instrumentals are really good but his attempts at sounding gentle are quite a turn off for extended listening.
A lot of it sounds like music you would find in advertisements or video game menus, which isnt necessarily ment negatively. It more comes down to the fact that while there is enjoyment to be had, the album listening experience is pretty much the same as putting on a random Y2K themed youtube playlist for background noise while you work.
Sounding like you want to actively sabotage your band surely is a choice. What a shame, this could have been really good. God hes so annoying.
The overall rythm can be quite repetitive but I do enjoy the layers on top of them so I don't really mind at all. Good Album!
Didnt expect to like it as much as I do. It's very pleasant, comfortable and a bit melancholic but not to the extend that makes it depressing to listen to.
It has a bit of ABBA energy to it which might explain why I feel so positive about it.
Every song just kinda blends into each other, might be too oldschool for me.
I'm a bit conflicted on this one. On one hand I enjoy the beats and shes evidently talented. On the other hand none of it is really memorable beyond being good. I do appreciate that she spends time talking about issues and personal things, but I cannot help but not relate to a thing she is saying which makes me feel involuntarily preached to. With that in mind I think I'm content with calling it a good album but not for me.
I enjoyed this, very cute.
Nothing much to note. Very pleasant to listen actively and passively.
It's not too different to putting on a generic dnb youtube playlist but it's good enough for me to consider just putting this on instead. It's 2 hours of well produced yet inherently repetitive music, thankfully I like it.
Wua-u-wa-u. Super 70s, it's fun to listen to with nice variety. Has a couple of songs that grabbed my attention but overall not that memorable.
Respectfully, this is grandpa music. I can somewhat appreciate it for what it is but on a personal level it's just kinda uncool.
Yet another quirky singer, I'm tired of these quirky singers. If nothing else this makes me question whether I'm too lenient on Albums that I think feature competent music but unenjoyable vocals. Like what really is a 1? I guess that anything I dont like but still is recognisable as music has to be at least a 2. But who releases an album without functional instrumentals, even the most ego fuelled jazz sessions seems to agree on a key before comitting to audible vomit. Fuck this album actually but respectfully.
Really quite enjoyed it even though it's a bit longer than I usually prefer. Will come back to see whether it can win me over some more.
Fantastic Album, makes me remember the difference between a good and a great album.
At times this sounds like a teenagers first album, sounding like it was entirely made with garageband and passion. Some solid sampling is introducing some variety in between the more minimalist songs. Overall very fun to listen to!
I don't know like, it's not bad but it's not connecting to me at all. It's strange but even though there is differences, 80s pop albums just feel like once you heard one you heard most of it. What using the same synthesiser does to a decade I guess. At least the singer actually wants to sing here.
I would have hoped to enjoy this a bit more due to personal ties but I am just a little indifferent about it it to be honest. Unfortunate but no point in pretending I like something more than I do.
