Reviews by leekelleher

I'd listened to this for the first time about a year ago. I'd totally forgot most of it. Re-listening, yup, it's batshit crazy and I dig it!

The opening track was great, but ends with a gradual fade out, (in terms of production values for an album, this grates me). The rest of the album seems to meander along. It's not bad, it's just, well, there.

My head thought it was bland, but my feet kept tapping along. Maybe I should I reconsider a career in dentistry?

I mostly remember Dwight Yoakam from Panic Room... he plays a good villain, was kinda fucked up.

As for this album, not my thing, found it boring, didn't need to listen before I die.

Hadn't listened to this album before. Quite enjoyed it, pleasant, mellow and relaxed.

Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard is a highlight!

Every time I've tried to listen to this album I've been interrupted about halfway through. Today I've finally listened all the way!

It's an interesting one, for all the reasons why I shouldn't like it, I did enjoy it. Good vibes.

I wasn't sure what to expect from the opening track, but as soon as Heroes and Villains kicks in, I knew it was going to be a great album.

It definitely sounds like a bunch of unfinished demos. All sounds very raw. Many tracks fade out after a minute. I liked the bits I heard, but in terms of an album, it's very odd.

Wow, that felt 10 times longer than it was, which was already long enough.

There were moments that I thought were good, great even, then I suddenly thought, "this sounds a bit like recent Queens of the Stoneage" and I balked that QotSA may have become Hawkwind, and I'm nice an old fucker. Oh, bugger.

Giving it a 2 because I didn't hate it, but it was far far too long.

While I quite like Genesis, this double album is overly long and got bogged down in its own surreal concepts. I liked a few of the tracks, but doubt I'd be re-listening anytime soon.

Yet another ex-1001 album!™
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex

It's great until it's not... sadly relegated to the "landfill indie" wasteland. 2.5

Groove Is in the Heart is still a favourite. Digg!
I vaguely recall listening to this album a few years ago and being disappointed, and I still am.

I have much love for this album, instant 5. (Yes, I was born before 1982, and sure, I'll listen with headphones on!)

Yet another ex-1001 album!™
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex

As an album, it's mediocre at best. The Bucket was my only highlight (only because I knew of it), but that wasn't enough to save me from boredom. 1.5

Yet another ex-1001 album!™
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex

I liked the opening track for the first 30 seconds, then it was too much. Not a fun listen. Step away from the audio effect buttons!

If you want to like Madonna, stick with mid-to-late 80s pop Madonna.

Melancholy melodies for middle-aged masses.

I too prefer a happier Beck.

I wanted to like this more than I actually did. I was probably in a grumpy mood or something.
Though, Juxtapozed with U is still *chef's kiss!*
2.5

Nope!

I'm confused with this entry, as there's no reference in the 1001 book or even the ex-1001 list. So I'm unsure why it's on this website. 🤷

As for the album itself, I enjoyed it, it's subtly sublime. Though I preferred The xx's first album (which was previously listed in the book, now an ex-1001, or "xx-1001" for the dads in the room 🤦).

This album has completely thrown me off guard, not what I was expecting at all! Unsure what to make of it all.