Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Brimful was a major hit and is a great song but not quite sure if the other tracks qualify the whole album for inclusion in the 1001?

Unsuprisingly some tracks are very 'Genesisyfied' but others show promise- quite a mixed bag of inventiveness and quite interesting to listen to.

It's not bad- I expected to hate this but it's from the 1st half of the 90s so is still edgy.

I like it- very good rapper (not that i'm an expert).

Are there still 3 Dexy's albums in the 1001?

C'mon now........theirs is a distinctive sound and a pretty good one at that but does it warrant 3 albums worth?

Regardless I still think it warrants a high rating- some great songs on here and as I've already said it's a great sound.

One of the most iconic album covers of all time.

Simply sensational impact at the time- it's everything New Wave was meant to be.

I'm kinda biased as I had a big schoolboy crush on Ms Harry and still do.

The music has all the pizazz of a brash late 70's New York band that had already been down and out. Boy there are a whole lot of hits on here.

Has always been a favourite of mine and always will be.

Couldn't get into this- it's just not not in my spectrum.

Quite dated now.

Always loved Nick's voice and persona- magnetic even

Taking into consideration the reason this album was created it's obviously deep, brooding and intense.

It's relaxing and introverted- voice, voices, synthesiser and orchestration.

Is this Bowie? Yes, but it's a tired sounding incarnation and sad to hear.

Fairly standard Indie rock from the sounds of it?

Maybe I need to listen to this more?

At last! A great album.

Uncomfortably close to the nub with a genuine sound it comes across fresh as a daisy to me.

Not too impressed - a bit poppy, a bit Daft-Punky but the results sound like they should be in the 80's.

Shame really. I had high hopes.

I completely missed these guys at the time....

Kinda ok- a mash-up of Glam meets New wave?

I've always had a crush on Astrud.

I love Samba too. This isn't the greatest album ever but in the genre this is one of the best.

It's so smooth and effortless.

Was this 2015? Was this #19 Greatest of all time according to a rock magazine?

It's not bad and I like parts of it but it's not innovative or original or groundbreaking at all. Anyone who thinks that hasn't listened to much music.

Sad we are consumed by the 'New' without reference to what's already been.

I hear Prince, a bit of Eminem and even Trip-Hop vibes. Like I say, I like it but it's derivative.

When I was young I had a friend who was ahead of his time and this was one of his favourite bands (along with The Residents and Devo). I just didn't get it and wish I had because this is really good.

Cutting edge lyrics and suprisingly good musicianship. This is more than just shouty Punk.

Ah well you live and learn. There's time to make amends.

Wow - powerful stuff.

Shame I had to resort to Youtube but it was worth it.

Raw and emotional- a contrast to his other stuff which I love but is tame compared to this.

The musicianship is really superior- boy Nils Lofgren is really good.

It's quite quaint and stylised - it's a definite niche genre this kitchen sink songs about everyday life in London in the 60s.

Some tracks really work (David Watts - which was later covered by the Jam) while others are a bit wishy-washy.

Overall it's more of a historic piece of interest than something you listen to out of love.

I like Billy and I like Wilco but that doesn't necessarily mean I like them together.

This just feels like bland countryesque rambling.

Sorry but it's nothing special.

I applaud their bravery and certainly the attampt to cross the divide.

The music however is bland 80s rock.

I just can't enjoy it I'm afraid.

It's weird- I just reviewed this on another chart ("Greatest Electronic") and although I consider it more dance it really is goog.

Lots of hits- hypnotic and good to listen to.

This really was the thing when it was first released and I'm amazed at the negativity of some of the reviews.

Each to their own- I've always loved it.