Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Every so often this list throws up a gem.

This is not even on Spotify but the cover interested me (thinking it was some Industrial Grunge band) so I went to Youtube.

This is unique- sincere with integrity. The title track is very moving.

It's obviously going to be jeered by the majority but I'm happy to say I love it.

It's fairly proficient mid-70's rock. Slightly Glam and played with a swagger.

Also pretty safe- no rough edges and an enjoyable listen.

Nothing special though.

Personally I like 'Desire' better but I like this phase of Dylan.

He's a real storyteller- I won't say he doesn't regurgitate the same songs, subject matter or style but he does do it well.....

This is not music it is noise and it's not meant to be enjoyed and you won't find it on Spotify.

There are lots of other bands who I prefer over them: Nurse with wound, Coil, Zoviet France, Stockhausen and of course Throbbing Gristle. My vote is for the genre although this this album.

Some tracks are more accessible- like Kollaps and Sehnsucht, others are pure noise.

Wasn't sure at all at first. Linda tips it onto a reasonably enjoyable listen. I like folk but this is a bit of a mish mash of sounds: pub rock, country and brass bands!

This is really good.

I'd not even heard of the band and expected to dislike but the variety and catchiness of the songs are undeniable.

I found myself playing this through 3 times. There are a number of styles here but it's assured and professional.

Impressive.

Serge! You sexy man! Ooo lala. His voice is like liquid chocolate...

I'm loving this ganache of sweet tunes, littered with the sweet voice of an angel.

Influential and sampled by many and reviled by an army of angry liberals I just yearn for his yellow stained fingers to stroke the nape of my neck.

Oh boy this is so dated. It's good to reminisce though.

Listening back her songs are a bit fey to be honest but they are still enjoyable.

Many people on this journey won't realise how big she was at the time. The 2nd album was bigger and better......

Not my thing but I do like the laid back 70's feel and it exudes integrity.

Pretty much the same tune and tone but the lyrics are worth listening to.

One of the great albums.

My auntie left this on a cassette when she emigrated to Australia in the 70's and I claimed it and played it and played it again.

Stylised vocals and guitar but so lyrical and personal- it's beautiful,

and timeless.

Lolol!! I'm not sure what kind of mood you'd need to be in to listen to this.

You couldn't need to concentrate because it takes over as a wall of sound. I guess it's interesting to listen to to spot any patterns or rhythm in the total chaos.

Maybe you could use it to unwind tension or anger??

Weirdly enough there's a Radiohead track "The National Anthem" that ends like this so I guess i has influenced others?

Interesting.......

Put this on expecting to hate it. I'd seen the name and vaguely associated it with some rapping artist but this is quite......unique?

Certainly worth listening to. Lots of African beats, drums and samples.

If she did all this herself I'm impressed.

Official Police Fan club, member number 606 and stayed up late to watch them on Old Grey Whistle test. Great days!

Every track on this is a classic- they were huge at the time but time moves on, although it still makes me turn up the volume.
Listening back now Stewart Copeland's drumming is particularly noteworthy, the vibe with bass and Sting's vocals were so influencial.

I can't believe this has only just made it to the list. Shame on you Robert.

This is like an old friend who's popped around for a cuppa when you're feeling down.

Evocative and accomplished. Very much a 90s album it epitomises the decade to me.

C'moooon, bring it on maaaan!! Manchestaaaarr!!

I find myself liking this album and Elliot's style. Not sure if it's mixed up with his story but I hope it would stand up on it's own.

Quirky acoustic guitar, clear crisp whispery lyrics it's nice to get into.

Dear oh dear that's two duff albums on the trot now.

This one sounds like even in 1993 it was 15 years too late.

Generic girl vocalist and band. It could be Chrissie Hind's less talented younger sister.

Dull as ditchwater.

Next!

I reckon I've hit the barrier trying to think of nice things to say about sub-par music masquerading as anything other than a pastiche of some other, better bands.

Why innovate when you can copy and hope the listener is too young to remember the 90s.

This doesn't deserve to be here.

Suprised to find I like this.

Seriously not my normal thing but it's so smooth and infectious.

Garage/dance/ambient? Not sure but well produced and hypnotic.

This chart does throw up some suprises.

I've always wanted an opportunity to get into early Roxy and here it is.

Already love Mr. Eno and like later more pop-orientated hits but this is another world. A post-Modern eclectic world.

This is seriously good.

Dense, innovative with early 70's glam rock vibes but something else, something proto-

Hit and miss, dead ends and quirky avenues. The sounds here are new and feel fresh even today.

This is why this chart is such a good idea. Finding a gem amongst chaff.

I like it but it's pretty much the same thing as 'Songs of' which I liked even more but there not really any variation here unless it's purely about the words and the pretense of guitar and singing is a sham.

Get some more variation Leonard!