The United States of America

the united states of cringe

This was pretty interesting. Fun, innovative techniques, especially for the era. Did I enjoy it? Sure. Am I going to listen to it again? Nope.

Interesting late 60s experiment. Songs aren’t great, but they tried (I guess).

Obnoxious but I didn't hate it

Better than fucking Pink Floyd at least

The reviews are hilariously accurate. After reading "music that plays when clowns are coming to kill you" and "Beatles without talent" I had low expectations.

I was pleasantly surprised, I didn't hate it. High on originality and some listenable tracks. Overall not great but glad I checked it out.

Interesting and unusual record that gets better near the end. As a record of experimental psychedelic music from 1968 it uses unique instrumentation including an early version of a synthesizer to create an unusual sonic palate for some weird ass leftist lyrics. Favorite track for me was Do You Follow Me which has a lovely melody and is catchy and with a great vibe. The wacky I Won’t Leave My Wooden Wife For You, Sugar is another highlight. The mixture of psychedelic of this late 60s period combined with the jazzy electronic sounds is compelling. Truly a gem from the period. 4:5

Feels like it’s deliberately inaccessible. Every now and then even they get bored of the experimental stuff and do a more normal song that are the highs of the album. But doesn’t make up for the rest of it.

Side note. Seemingly every time I decide to try to listen to an album generated for me with my wife in the car it’s something bonkers like this.

Very psychedelic, very cool.

Psychedelic rock at it's finest. You need to be very high to fully enjoy this.

I thought for a split moment this was the 90s alternative band of a very similar name, but no this is the country not the president, so don't get it twisted now. It has a really unique sound for a psychedelic release. It combines sound collages, electronic noises, whimsical vocals, and some other experimental elements, it succeeds in managing to sound like nothing like it's contemporary albums. Really refreshing album.

Highlight Song/s: "Hard Coming Love"

Jamais écouté avant.

Top : The Garden of Earthly Delights
Flop : Cloud Song

Not for me

The original track listing stops at “The American Way Of Love” and so will this review. And honestly, thank god. I couldn’t stand this album it made no sense to me.

Nice album, my first listen.

Some great songs some annoying nonsense. The woman has a great voice, bass player is top.

Wow, this really gives me strong Stereolab vibes, something I wasn't expecting at all. Very interesting, highly experimental work for it's time. I can see this going for 4 stars and at least 3.5 on RYM

Gotta respect any 60s album that actually sounds ahead of its time!

Standouts: The Garden Of Earthly Delights • I Won't Leave My Wooden Wife For You, Sugar • The American Way Of Love

This is not a good start and also not the band I want to listen to on Canada v. USA day.
It's giving American Sargent Peppers.
I'm gonna need to DNF this guy.

This is actually a jam! Probably wouldn't put it on again but fun to listen to