Reviews by marcusmuck-again

This is again, quite pleasant but nothingy. Just because something is new doesn't make it good or original..

This is so nothingy- why add something simply because it's new?

Looking at some of the albums that have been overlooked makes me think Dimery is losing the plot.

Well this is a biggie- and for a reason. I know Billie through the kids playing her to death and have followed her through a variety of styles.

This is my favourite. She is special.

Argh! Doesn't Robert Dimery listen or remember music 10, 15 or 20 years ago?

This is good in places but it's so formulaic - how many albums are there with the same formula of drums, guitars, bass and screaming?

Is it because she's a pretty girl that makes the difference?

I did like this- quirky and engaging in an understated way.

Who chose this? Robert Dimery? It's a couple of years old! Barely out of diapers....

It's run of the mill stuff. Nothing special.

I quite liked some tracks but others less so.

Overall though it's great to have an older album from a niche genre.

It's just so samey and generic. It's difficult to find anything that stands out.

I love the experimental nature of this album- it goes in all sorts of directions and never stops in one place for long.

I can understand why others may not like this though but to me it's interesting and atmospheric matched by the album cover.

Tragic background too making this a standout.

This is an oddity. They are almost saying "we'll adapt our songs to whoever's prepared to buy our albums. Blue, Country and big band swing.

Nine years later was when the hits came- but this time in a disco pop mould.

Definitely angry and the noisy 'punk' is a vessel to release some of the best lyric on an album I've heard for a while.

Whilst I don't always agree with them they do it in a way that hits a chord with me.

Oh dear I can't believe I actually liked this. Was I supposed to find it intriguing and funny at the same time?

What are you supposed to do watching them live? Dance? Or stare?

I've not heard as many swear words in one sentence since I was a kid.

Musically and lyrically it's not that bad- it tries to be different and alternative and definitely liberal but ultimately it's a bit wishy-washy. I'm not American so the whole subject is alien to me. Maybe I could learn some things but then I have nothing to judge it's merit on?

Extra points for obscurity, I didn't know this kind of thing was still going on as late on as the late 1990s.

Quite raw and quirky - i'm a sucker for this kind of sound.

A good find- thanks.

I really liked this but it's in no way overly original since there's like a gadzillion female artists in this vein.

It's definitely an age thing but I really didn't like this much. Derivative and so bland- this has been done to death by so many other bands.

You know I've often resisted this band on the premise they're too contrived and polished but this hit me in a good way so for the first time I'm giving them a reasonable score.

Accomplished musicianship and well produced with vaguely unsettling lyrics.

I have to say my heart leapt when this popped up.

I guess listeners either already know this or have no idea whatsoever and that's reflected in their scores.

I still listen to this however from time to time and it has left it's mark on me.

The first track alone set the vibe perfectly with it's ominous tones yet upbeat melody: "The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one- but still they cooooooooome!"

Ok, well I appreciate the rawness and intent. He can certainly play the guitar.

It's not bad but I fear for his mental health.

and it looks like he has even more tats on his face now.....

Really 70s and I like it.

I didn't realise they went all the way back to 1975 after knowing them during their heyday later on.

An interesting diversion but why not choose their later more popular stuff?