Rated 6/10
At San Quentin came up first on our group, so we'd already had "a Johnny Cash prison album", even though At Folsom Prison was released first.
It's good, the live interaction bits give it more character.
Initially I wasn't going to listen to this as it wasn't available on Spotify, and I couldn't be fussed with YouTube ads, but was persuaded to I'd give it a try... and wow!
On the surface it's audacious, annoying, violent, batshit bonkers, some kind of avant-garde post-punk jazz! But within that utter chaos there's something beautiful, a raw talent. The more I thought about it, the more affection I felt towards it. 3.5
Rated 6/10
This was played to death by mates during my Uni days. As far as 90s pop albums go, this is fine, consistent and well produced. Although the real talent of the album was co-writer/producer Guy Chambers.
Rated 4/10
I liked the old school hip-hop basslines and beats. Overall the album didn't grab me.
Rated 6/10
I wasn't too familiar with Rush, I guess I was in need of some prog rock today, as was digging on the guitar work. Enjoyed it, but doubt it's something I'd frequent.
Rated 8/10
It's a bit "out there" - but full of good old funky psychedelic vibes.
Rated 8/10
Took me a few tracks to get into it, then enjoyed the eeriness of it all. 3.5
Rated 6/10
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Giving it a 3.5, but reckon further listens would bump it to a 4/4.5.
Rated 6/10
I didn't enjoy it as much as I did back in the day. The hits are still great, but the in-between tracks feel a tad tenuous.
More like... The Incredible Shit Band!
Rated 8/10
Great album, love all the hits, the rest are good but a tad forgettable.
Rated 6/10
Hardcore!
A younger angry me would have enjoyed this very much, the older mellow me less so.
I get it, and appreciate it being on the 1001 list. Hot heavy, messy, shouty hardcore punk!
Rated 6/10
I always dig the Joy Division basslines, and the artwork is iconic! As much as I know some of my mates adore this album, I tend to get bored halfway through each track.
Rated 8/10
There's quite a few I like on this. 3.5
Rated 6/10
Bah, another ex-1001 album!
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex
Still, it's an alright album. I have a soft spot for Rolling in the Deep, I blame the bass line.
Rated 8/10
I wasn't familiar with Siouxsie and the Banshees at all. This album took me by surprise, enjoyed it very much.
Despite not being familiar with it, I couldn't shake that feeling of early 80s nostalgia, the guitars are so otherworldly, feels like you're taking a peak behind the dark curtain, and disliking how the shadowy machinery of that neoliberal Cold War world really worked.
Rated 6/10
Conceptuellement, cela ne ressemble à rien d'autre que j'ai entendu. Je ne peux pas tolérer le traitement de la jeune Melody Nelson, la pauvre fille. Soniquement, c'est immersif et mystérieux.
Rated 8/10
Immigrant Song, what an opener!
Rated 8/10
Is this an good album? Yes, really good. Is this a classic? I'm less sure. Enjoyed listening (and re-listening), proper chilled out, (and love Tracey Thorn's vocals on Protection), but later on feels forgettable when compared to Blue Lines or Mezzanine.
Rated 4/10
I vaguely recall Talk Talk from various Now! albums, but I guess these days they are more known for their broadband internet services.
"Life's What You Make It" is the one I recall, boring, repetitive, but in a good way.
I like the album artwork, reminds me of that Twitter account, Faces In Things.
