Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Not too keen on this- it's a bit nothing-ey and as someone else has said it's a Fun Lovin' Criminals soundalike.

Having said that there's nowt offensive about it, just bland.

45 years prior to this recording there was a band from Birmingham (that's not in Alabama) that recorded an album that many define as the birth of Heavy Metal.

10 years later there was a band from Barnsley (that's not in Kentucky) that along with many many others kept the fire burning.

This recording in no way seeks to build on anything that came before which leads me to wonder whether this band's fans have ever heard of Black Sabbath and Saxon?

Only joking of course- I love this genre but wonder if everything that can be said has been said?

It's a lovely cool mood inspiring jam of retro disco and samples.

Not exactly the most original idea but it's still pleasant.

This totally missed me at the time but listening now I can see it ushered a host of other DJs/mixers in the 90s and although I can't say it's my thang I can appreciate it as a pivotal album.

In summary a whole album though of this is just too much for me.

I liked the edginess of this- from the vocals to the stop/start rockiness of the music.

Not a pleasant experience but it certainly kept me interested.

Hot Dang! I think I've finally clicked with this band after a few attempts.

I let this play and wash over me- I like the languid downbeat mood and general aesthetic of this band.

Thanks for persisting and proffering this one.........

The name changing stunt irritated me at the time and the fact the music is pretty bland 'Student-Union-on-a-Friday-night-rock' helps me to direct the score.

Bland and uninteresting.

It's hard not to like this album. Interesting sounds that envelope you.

Powerful and catchy.

Whatever has been said or written since these were exciting times and almost every track is hitworthy.

Fairly routine stuff- just devoid of any inspiration or creativity.

Shudder to think how much was spent on expensive studios and SFX heavy videos to promote.

So 80s and quite cheesy but at the same time it takes me back to those warm fuzzy days back then and I find myself liking this album.

Incredible that this has been missed up until now.

Not my thing but so influential at the time. Incredibly talented individual that transcends beyond music which is where she's always wanted to be.

Declaring 'Punk is Dead' as early as 1978 is a pretty bold statement but I guess these guys were there.

These guys had zero musical talent and this should be regarded as a history lesson rather than a subject of enjoyment.

I'm torn to give this a poor score so will take the easy route with a '3'***

Suprisingly catchy - honest with no dimensions. My daughter had heard a couple of the tracks and he's obviously well known enough for 1 billion listens.

I didn't dislike this but it's so bland and uninventive.

Maybe I needed to be there?

I learnt about Charli through my daughters and of course because I'm a hip dad listened to a few track: especially the one that disses Taylor.

The music is pretty vapid and is swallowed up by today's vacuous generation but the lyrics are at least interesting in places.

Great cover. I can see what they're trying to do but.....in 2001? C'mon chaps you can do better.

A meld of Hispanic sounds with 80's soft pop rock does not work for my ears.

Sadly put this on after Dogable Planets and it perfectly melded into the previous album's vibe so in the 10 years between albums there has been so advance in substance or style.

A poor effort. Not bad, but not original.

Another bizarre meld of styles all the way back to the 90s! How did I miss this?! This is fun.

Yes, this is in fact a stunning meld of musical styles that works.

It sadly sounds a bit dated in my head now but gives me some great memories.

Thanks fellas.