Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Didn't expect to enjoy this but it was intense and different.

Lots of interesting directions here.

Shows you that there was a resistance movement in 1986

One of my favourite albums.

Everything about this breathes integrity and attitude.

From the stark album cover it has the hit singles but interspersed are some great gems that for me really make it stand out- Blank Expression, You're wondering now, Do the Dog etc etc

The lyrics really stand out as a historical commentary of 1979 and the tunes are so infectious, I've never stopped bopping to this.

Outstanding in every way.

It's a strange combination to mix smooth r&b with this sterile rap.

I understand it was popular back then but it sounds so contrived now.

Carefully produced and polished. Not for me.

It's pretty generic but I like it.

There's a raw edge to it and it's kind of sweet where they try to shock you with the lyrics, then get caught papering-over the vocal cracks with studio production tricks and finally chuck in some bops, whistles and samples to keep it going.

It's random and that keeps me listening.

Ignoring the name this is generic mid-70's rock.

It's ok.

Alice Cooper however is another thing and his name carries the whole thing.

I love the Beatles, even the early songs but some of the fillers on this are average for the time. Basic boy band harmonies and covers.

All my Loving and the cover of Money redeem it though.

Interesting how they progressed from here......

I like Nirvana, they had a spark (something special).

These guys no doubt influenced them but I just can't find anything to really get into here.

Middle of the road I'm afraid.

I groaned when I saw this. I've tried so many times to listen to Miles and Jazz in general and failed to like any of it.

I was feeling low and put this on to be able to say "I've listened to it".

Suffice to say it blew me away.

It's not music in a conventional way.

Powerful, moody, introverted and deliberately wilful.

Boy did this blast the cobwebs away.

What can you say about an album that's almost universally loved.

Listened to this over and over too at the time.

Listening back now it's extremely pleasant with tremendously catchy tunes, perfect harmonies, guitar solos and a slight edge to the meaning behind the lyrics.

Flawless.

Overplayed and overblown.

Nothing they did hadn't been done before.

I just think of Russell Brand when I think of this band.

Appalling hair band.

Not quite sure about this. I've always seen them as a kinda joke band.

I guess they're a particular flavour but one I don't relish.

It's not bad but unspectacular.

Diametrically opposite to me.

Doesn't make it bad, in fact it's pretty good for what it is.

Clean 80's rap.

I'm not sure just how derivative it is but it was what it was at the time.

I understand that this is influencial and innovative but I can't connect to it emotionally.

I need to listen to it several more times to let it sink in.

Morrissey.........love him or hate him.

I used to have a friend who idolised him, dressed like him and went on to study English at Uni.

He didn't have gladioli sticking out of his rear though......

Seminal Manchester Punk. It has a vibrancy and energy that was common at the time.

Let's face it though the musicianship and lyrics aren't the best but tell that to the kids in the front row pogoing around....

Stone cold classic.

I really enjoyed listening to these songs- mainly country-folk rock ballads.

The collective genius of 4 masters.....

....well to be honest 3 with some help. Some tracks show who had the upper hand in the band.

Ahhh this takes me back.

The single was a classic of clean 80's pop but not sure of the rest of the album?

It's a bit hit and miss, not awful but generic.

Oh yes, I remember now......

Early-ish 90's when we were still recovering from the 80s and didn't know what the 90s would bring.

Lush and intelligent, delivered with a swagger.

Simply awful.

I don't understand the album selection, or what Genre is so denuded of choice that this would get in?

I don't normally go for these 80's fundraisers and find them too safe but this is pretty good despite all the 'friends' involvement.

Not as good as the early stuff but there's enough of the raw edge - he really was a titan of the Blues.