Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Well this is iconic. Not sure if you can dredge up anything bad to say? I'm sure they do though.

From the opening track it sets it's mark: Inventive, stylised, fun and energetic.

Great band and great album at one of the most pivotal years in music history.

1979

This is a great band and a great album.

I think this gets forgotten nowadays with the strive for new sounds.

If you can rise above any negative connotations and listen to it's confident, fresh and entirely original vibe then it's a treat.

Prefer The Fat (which came later). I gave that 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 but this was when they were pretty much finding their feet.

It's still good but not great.

As an old dad in his cardigan and slippers I don't need to engage in the social tittle-tattle part of this band and purely concentrate on the music which I enjoy.

Overblown and grandiose which is what I like. Inventive and immesive this is a work of art.

Raw energy, simple short tunes and Feargal's unmistakable voice I loved them when I was a kid and still do now.

This has quite a few solid hits and one of the greatest songs of all time (Teenage Kicks).

Although I prefer the later albums this is where it began and even the cover is a bold statement.

Simply one of the best.

Legendary band and album but is it any good?

Well it's FUN but not Punk but more New Wave Reggae/Ska which is really sketchy but enjoyable. Musically tight with interesting lyrics.

It's amazing that records like this got made and infuenced others. It deserves a place on the 1001.

I can't say this is very very good but it's where I want to be at this point in time so it really strikes a chord in me.

Berninger voice resonates. The low-key music style is perfect.

It's the same with Bon Iver and suprise suprise there's a connection there so i'm going to keep on going down that road for now.

Like I said it's not top 10 of all time but it's where I need to be.

Made in the wake of the George Floyd killing and the backlash that ensued.

Musically it's ok but a bit bland and derivative.

Lyrically it's not subtle at all and I'm not sure who it's aimed at but I'm sure they either already know or will never listen anyway.

Dare I say that the only reason this is included in the 1001 is it's historical impact?

Pretty good if you're in the mood for something that is an island in between the 80s and 90s.

Better things are to come I think.

It's pleasant enough but I don't think this should be here.

I count 5 classics on this.

Stevie has music running through his veins.

A real groovy 70s vibe too on the other tracks.

I could listen to this all day. Perfect.

It's not even Punk as it's far too clean around the edges and perhaps 5-6 years too late.

There are bands that did this far better in New York, London and Manchester so I fail to see what makes this so special.

It's not horrible to listen to, just bland and uninspiring.

Pretty inoffensive indy Brit pop.

A couple of middling hits but should it be in here?

The problem is yesterday's album was Enter the Wu Tang which is so much more hard edged and in my view innovative.

This seems bland in comparison.

I know it's an unfair comparison and this was the first big hip-hop crossover etc etc but I also remember Sugarhill gang and Grandmaster Flash who did it even earlier and had a fresh vital sound.

This is the style of rap I like but I can't say I can differentiate between say Public Enemy and these guys although I do like Method man as well.

Still, it deserves respect and it's fun to listen to. Always interesting and never boring.

Nice clear Country.

Crisp vocals and guitar.

It's sad how deeply unpopular this style of music has become.

Theatrical, overblown and orchestral this is a real niche vibe: Weill, Brel, Walker through to Ute Lemper and the Divine Comedy.

I can normally manage a song or two before switching to something less intense.

It's good and accomplished (well sung and produced) but lacks empathy.

I like her voice and I like her style.

It's like one continuous stream of consciousness road trip without hooks or choruses.

Quite jazzy which is a departure from her previous folksy origins.

There is only one Joni.

I like Ray but I don't like the Big Band.

His genius sure shines through the brash tinny horns.

Shame really they ruin what could have been a gem purely because this is what respectable America wanted.

This is unpleasant, talentless and offensive. I love it.

I can't say I like John Lydon but he has always been outspoken and this is fairly enjoyable if you like Pistols and Punk/New wave but i'm more interested in how unpopular this is to reviewers.

It's from 1978 riding on the back of Punk so it's what I would expect it to be but the reviewers seem to want to compare it with serious music.