Reviews by marcusmuck-again

I'm loving this Postrock revolution here at 1001. Mogwai are one of my faves and although this isn't my favourite of theirs it'll do.

There's something about the genre that expresses things beyond words.

Visionary.

Lol! I thought this was a p*sstake but there are some decent 80s pop songs on this.

There's always something about the Nordic sound- this is really good and is like a rockier Sigr Ros?

Alternative music. Det er meget godt!!

Always loved this band- just watched them on TOTP via Facetube.

Ron looks the same now as ever- truly unique.

Listening to their other stuff emphasises the impact Giorgio Moroder had. One of the all time greats.

It's not bad but so derivative it's staggering. Pleasant ballads building up in tempo, well played, sung and produced.

Average.

This is really good and it's now on Spotify!!

Not that i'm an expert in World music but it's very professional, well produced and enjoyable to listen to.

What more could you ask for?

Superb.

Are these quilty pleasures or a p*sstake to put these albums forward?

To go through 1001 albums over the course of almost 3 years surely would teach you the wide range and breadth of music and expand your appreciation?

Obviously not.

I did like this. Not so much a 'band' as such but it was so well produced and at the same time it captures the vibrancy and Latin feel.

I applaud the intent but this really sounds like a lot of pseudo-Irish pub bands.

It's very well done though.

These are really good heartfelt songs. A bit too American heartland for me but that's not his fault.

Sweet love of Man. Did we still produce (and even spend money) on this kind of washed out uninspiring derivative stuff even as far back as 2003?

It's not like it's got anything inventive to say, or there's a fresh feel?

Awful, just plain and simple.

This sounds so stylistically similar to other albums by the little cherub.

Very good of course but after a bit it wears thin.

Not my cuppa tea.

This is an inoffensive quirky album that never meant nobody no harm.

1976.

Atmospheric and addictive. It takes you to another place.

Just simply Brilliant.

A trip down memory lane or a p*ss take?

I remember her name (pretty American teen) but none of the songs. She's a Madonna wannabe who can't hold her notes.

I normally like the 80s but this is awful.

Oh yeah!!! This is soooo good! I defy anyone to listen to this and not instantly become a robot dancer.

Seriously inspired and thanks to the person who chose it!

I do like this band- but it's sooooooooo retro. Maybe they're hoping no-one's ever listened to Siouxsie and the Banshees or any other New Wave act for the early 80s?

Still like it though.

I can really hear undertones of The Wall coming in this one. It's almost total Roger Waters. So tortured.

I can understand if you don't fully appreciate Pink Floyd then this is like a slap in the face with a wet kipper but if you really like them it's more of the same brilliance that can only be judged against the very best.

Dark Side, Wall and Wish are in the very top league. If this album was the only release by a mediocre band it would be hailed as very special but this is compared to the others.

This music spoke to me in a way other albums just don't.

I'm torn on this one- on one hand I love the idea of an literary musical album like Jeff Wayne's War of the World and I really love Poe and his stories and poetry.

What really lets this down is the music. It's just not good enough to match the subject matter.

There's no really catchy tunes (like for instance War of the World has an abundance).

It's a shame really but this is a terrific attempt never the less.

Pretty one dimensional.

The band is functional but it's all very contrived to appeal to teens.

Every track is the same. Was someone having a laugh choosing this?