Reviews by thomaswmeek

The opposite to Pantera. So that's nice.

I think this might be the only Billie Holiday on this list, which seems like an actual crime.

Pointless for me to go beyond track one.

Thinking about it, my pant era was probably from the age of two to 12. Since then it's only been boxers.

More listenable than expected. But just not my thing.

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Need some one on one time. But I like it

When David Bowie pulled out of T in the Park in 2004, The Bees were my choice to see headline the Saturday ahead of Ocean Colour Scene, Muse and The Darkness. Probably got it right. Although basement jaxx were also a contender.

Mixture of the sublime (May You Never) and the ridiculously annoying (Dreams by the Sea).

My first Cave exploration. 2004 is definitely one of those special years for classic albums

There's probably an essay on how 'in character' all the misogyny and hate there is in this record compares with the murder ballads of Nick Cave and the outlaws of Bruce Springsteen and older country music stars, and how when that kind of writing is intepreted through a hip hop lens it tends to be received in a more dismissive way than those other (more respected?) artists. But I can't be bothered to write it, or to Google if it has been written by someone more invested in the subject.

Anyway, an undeniably great rap style, genuine wit and some impressive production. Although, I would be ashamed to listen to much of it in company in 2026, which I guess says a lot.

I think I would like to listen to something else by The Kinks.

Title is a bit harsh. This is a 2:1 at least.

What is it with 80s new wave bands and misunderstanding apostrophes?

Is making great music more important than grammar?

Maybe it is.

Never really engaged with LL Cool J as a rapper (he's always been more of a 'celebrity' figure to me). But you know what? He's pretty tight. A solid 90s rap album.

Pretty faultless. Always in the conversation for favourite Radiohead album.

Transported

Feels apt for autumn

If you're going to be a strummy, strummy band without much musical invention or skill, then you had better have an amazing singer with compelling lyrics. Evan Dando doesn't really hit either mark. A fine 90s rock album, but there are loads of those.

Nice enough in the background, but no bangers like Iceblink Luck or Heaven or Las Vegas to lift me from the ethereal gloom and gaine my full attention.

Just never got into it despite many, many listens over the years

Had to get past the first song and that awful electonic organ sound, but pretty delightful after that.