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This is one of the worst things I've ever heard. When he shuts up for ten goddamn seconds, the music is pretty nice. But he never. ever. ever. shuts up.

Rating: 6/10

I think there should be a solo Robyn Hitchcock album on the list, but I would go with I Often Dream of Trains, Moss Elixir, or Jewels for Sophia.

Kind of fun and some good poetry. Also some pretty guitar picking in places.

I have mixed feelings about Robyn Hitchcock. He's obviously talented, but often I find he gets too cutesy-fartsy. On this album though, the cutesy-fartsiness seems to be lower than average, and there are some really nice songs here. I'm going with 4 stars.

I don't think it's rock as it is classified, however it is interesting and I consider it to be more based on the lyrics than on the music, like a kind of trova. I didn't find it outstanding and in the long run it was a bit tedious.

This is obviously one of those singer-songwriters who thinks he's an utter genius. He's not. I bet if I searched enough interviews, I'd find one of him saying he's the greatest songwriter of all time. He's not. 2/5.

The music is simple. The singing wasn't really good, even bad at some times. I wonder how I succeeded in listening to all songs, because after 2 songs I had enough

7/10. Liked Queen Elvis and a couple other songs, generally liked the instrumentals more than the vocals.

Robyn Hitchcock often sounds like what a latter day Syd Barrett might've sounded like, had Syd not completely lost his marbles.

Better than what I expected

This one meant everything to me in some stretch of the middle 1990s. I'm sure Hitchcock's peculiar arch-wierdery will not be for everyone. But for me, in a narrow alt-rock genre, it is about perfection, and in my opinion Hitchcock's masterpiece.

Firmly believe the British are at their best when they’re taking the piss – there were more than a few moments on this one where Hitchcock’s frank, sardonic delivery got a chuckle out of me. This LP isn’t without its faults, as the more ballad-like tracks drag on without the characteristic wit of their uptempo counterparts, but for the most part it’s pretty solid. Good instrumentals, serviceable melodies, and the album’s characteristic humor all make for a surprisingly enjoyable listen in a genre I usually struggle with.