Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Love the laid back vibe of Steely Dan.

This isn't their best but still has a couple of hits and after all was their first album so they were feeling their way.

If you don't like Prog you won't like this.

I like Prog but prefer Selling England and Foxtrot to this.

This was Gabriel at his most controlling but since it appears that the rest of the band wrote the music in a series of jams and Peter waltzed off to write the lyrics. The music is the main reason for listening to this.

I love Trick of the Tail which came after this and after Gabriel left so that says a lot.

This is like a self indulgent trip (a 'concept' album) but the music is the redeeming feature.

Just don't get this.

Voted the best album of the 80's on Facebook?

It's not bad but then again it's mediocre.

I guess everything has a place and this is 90s Techno.

I like them but only to a certain point.

Any album with the original Everybody's Talkin' on it is worth a listen.

I like the integrity and sincerity plus there's a bouzouki!

Good easy listening.

Forgot the whistling, harmonica and finger clicking too.

As someone who doesn't like Kanye I found this interesting musically.

I don't like his style or persona but found the people he brought to make this for him came up with a hard edged sound i liked.

Unfortunately I just cannot stand him at all so found the whole experience uncomfortable.

Acolades have been thrown at this album and James too as a master songwriter.

I remember my auntie had this in her collection and it's beautifully written, played and produced but for me there's a lot of artists and albums out there with more integrity.

Very disappointed listening through - it's insipid and bland.

Easy listening wallpaper is all i'd rate it for.

I was a big Jam fan and loved Weller's later work but have always avoided this period in his life horrified like Van Gogh turning to Pop Art.

However since I was forced to listen to this again after almost 40 years I found myself enjoying it.

Hogdammit Paul's consummate skill as a song writer just shines through despite the insipid 80s vibe.

This is really interesting.

I really like Yoshimi but hadn't stretched any further back in their catalogue.

Well this album is odd for a 90s band, and well..... odd for any time either............

It lurches along musically, never seemingly planned but makes a really enjoyable rollercoaster ride. Wayne Coyne's voice is perfect for this band and I love the balance between orchestration, drums and synth.

It's a tremendous trip so buckle up and enjoy.

My heart jumped when I saw this pop up as it's a favourite of mine.

Heavily stylised and bound up with the whole scene back in early to middle 70s.

Folky and Jazzy it's more upbeat and musically almost beyond compare.

I love Nick Drake (who John wrote Solid Air for) and Roy Harper but John is not far behind in my affection.

This is a solid 5.

Wel there is only one Beastie Boys and this was the start.

Loud, brash, funny and in your face it's suprisingly musical and well produced.

What's not to like?

I'm sure in it's way this is popular and groundbreaking and I'd probably have got into this a few years ago but today it hit me in the wong way.

Too poppy and upbeat I think.

Great cool sound - very mellow.

A couple of great songs and the rest good for chilling out.

This is a wonderful album.

Each to their own and if you prefer loud Indy, Rapping or Thrash then I suggest this isn't for you.

It's quiet, introverted and orchestral in places.

I like Indy, Rappers and Thrash but I also like this.

Of course I get this on Christmas day!

Reviews seems to centre on: 1/ "I don't like Christmas music" or 2/ Spector killed someone 40 years later.

Focusing on the music it's what you would expect from the Wall of Sound given a Christmas theme.

The only bad thing about this album is the suprisingly well played music which often overshadowed the spokenword lyrics of the titan that was Mark E Smith.

Great iconic 70's rock.

A few album fillers/covers (rock 'n roll standards) but made up by the hits.

Yeah Folk Rock/Country describes this well.

Nice to listen to, even in the backgound.

I love the way that behind the images lies sweet-natured chilled chaps who play mellow music.

Great theme- proper 70's soul but a lot of the rest of the album is orchestral wallpaper with a couple of good tracks in between.

Hot Buttered Soul is better by far.

This is smooth R&B.

It's ok and deserves to be here but not groundbreaking or particularly special.