Reviews by somelocalloser

I read that PJ Harvey thinks it’s lazy to compare her to Patti Smith - but I can think of a lot worse singers to be compared to! The whole record doesn’t sound like Patti, but there are certain songs that do.

PJ has such great command of her voice and a unique sound. I enjoyed this a lot.

It’s a shame that this record isn’t as widely known. It’s an amazing debut from an artist who seems fully formed already. There’s a dark wit and brilliance to Liz’s writing. I really enjoyed this.

I’ll listen and enjoy anything Beach House puts out. This is no exception - quality dream pop throughout.

Maybe I would have liked this if they weren’t trying so hard to be the Black Crows?

I’m starting to think most of the retro sounding bands from the early aughts weren’t that good.

I didn’t hate this! Not sure if I would return to it anytime soon - but I’ve listened to far worse albums on this list - I’m looking at you *insert shitty BritPop band of your choice*

Fun classic punk. Great listen for a cold winter morning.

Punk and Goth goddess.

I didn’t know any of the songs on this record - which was nice. If I hear Pink Moon one more time I might scream.

Still beautiful music.

I enjoy the Talking Heads every time I listen to them. This record feels like a band that is enjoying the hell out of itself. It’s not filled with any of their big singles but it still slaps.

A fun throwback listen. Very much of its time - so some parts of the album have aged better than others.

On a whole - there’s a lot here to like. Creep and Waterfalls are 90s R&B Classics.

Look - I’m just over all this Brit Pop. This sucked. I didn’t finish it.

Jonathan Richman is a love or hate kind of guy. I tend to enjoy his goofier, less self serious songs.

This record is a bit more traditional when it comes to the songwriting. It’s not a bad listen per se - but not my first choice of Richman albums.

Up and down record. The standouts are Castles Made of Sand and Axis.

The 80s were a hell of a time.

This fails on almost every level - it either needs to be pulled back or aim higher. As it result it’s a middling sounding hodgepodge of jazz/rap/dance/easy listening.

Twee nonsense.

I couldn’t wait for this to end. The 80s were a hell of a time.

Stupid, goofy and fun late 90s punk(?). Gave off the same vibe as Andrew WK - this is a band that doesn’t take itself super seriously.

Pop Rap for suburban white boys. I like Jay Z as a hype man on some songs - but a whole album of him talking about how great he is gets a bit long in the tooth.

This was awful. 80s Paul Simon is the worst Paul Simon.

I always want to like Sonic Youth and then I never do.