Reviews by marcusmuck-again

I found this very difficult to listen to.

It's well produced and professional- skilled in it's way but I'd rather not listen to it. I don't really see anything of great value in it.

Certainly quite odd and I can see where MF DOOM got some of the ideas from.

The PC brigade of course are out in force on this one but it's pretty average rapping although some of the concepts are certainly innovative.......

Difficult to judge really, I can admire the attempt to do something different. It's very theatrical and Brecht and Weill influenced.

It's just not something I would want to listen to.

This is a real revelation- I've always liked the first 2 hits but the rest is quite jazzy and upbeat.

It's a good album and good to listen to.

I wanted to like this but it's a bit contrived.

I guess it's a novel idea though so not all bad.

It grates after a while, Tom's voice is so in your face.

I have always loved the Samba beat.

It just takes you away and seems to say "the world is crap we know, but just take a deep breath and relax"...

It's beautiful music played with expertise.

The only thing missing is Astrud who comes later.

Sublime music.

Interesting dilemma...

I've always thought there was a tendency for people to vote for newer albums and bands that they grew up with and loved- recalling memories of happier days etc etc rather than some crusty old album by a band they'd never heard of.

On the other hand this album is so uplifting and choc-full of ideas. Not the most innovative or deep but hell it's fun to listen to.

I almost hate to slate this as it's so obscure it's beyond belief.

Maybe it's quite ahead of it's time but it really it's that special and certainly shouldn't be in the 1001.

I do wonder what I'd think if was some obscure singer from Liverpool off the back of the 60s and trying to come to terms with himself.

I like it's honesty and two-fingers up to everything and everything else. It's like he needed to get it out of him.

Musically I don't think it's great but in terms of depth it's quite absorbing.

If this chart is full of albums that pushed the boundaries and are the yardstick by which other albums are judged then this album is rightfully here.

It's not an easy listen but it's so chock full of ideas and quirks (not sure how much is Eno) you can't deny it.

What must it have sounded like in 1978......?

For me this is their best album. Where it all came together.

I've never been the greatest Morrisey fan, or even the Smiths to be honest but I like a few of their tunes and this one has the best number of their hits concentrated.

Well put together and quite slick in places

Plus I think people like to kick Morrisey which is unfair.

A bit hit and miss for me. I like the later albums but can see mumurings of thier later hits.

I always rank REM and The Smiths together.......not sure why...

I used to be into Jazz funk and this admittedly is quite early- 1974. Some fine musicianship.

Doesn't really do anything for me know.

The music itself has energy and I quite liked the whole vibe.

However by 1980 this had already been done to death so in no way was this original.

I like Bruce Springsteen but there comes to a point where everything's been said and he'd treading water with this one.

He can do so much better.

This is a good listen - very good musicians creating a musical experience.

Maybe better on as background music?

It probably helps that I've not been in contact with this album or band before.

So listening to it I expected to hate it but to be honest I quite liked it in places. I don't think it's quite as bad as some make out and there is an energy to it with interesting passages.

Wow, I didn't expect to like this but I do.

It's interesting, quirky and is the epitome of Indie in my view.

Some folk hate it but that only goes to prove how different we all are.......I'm giving this top marks to spite them.

A sure-fire 5***** and YES! I'm a middle-aged dad!

Assured, accomplished with integrity it's hard to believe this was their 1st album. The songs are gutsy and conjure up places in a cold North East port and smoky bars in London-town.

Well for 1979 this is pretty funky although not perhaps as unique since there were a lot of artists doing odd things with noises at the time.

Having said that there are some good passages that engage your interest but equally other bits that don't