Reviews by trenear

This is a bunch of well-written, expertly produced pop songs. The singles are all great and a lot of the other songs are very strong.

Good, fun and interesting but it doesn't tickle my fancy.

Very pleasant. Charming music. If the sun is shining, this sounds even better.

I should not like Christina Aguilera. The singing is a lot. This is my second album of hers on this here listening challenge and both times I've been pleasantly surprised. Definitely not a go-to album, but I don't mind it at all.

I just don't dig Janis Joplin. Her sound hasn't dated very well. Too much singing.

Very average.

Another old friend. Love the first two songs with their spliffy, melodic vibes. Juxtaposed With U's lyric " I'm not in love with you but I won't hold that against you." is beautifully wise.

Sounds like the good shit to me. I'm familiar with UB40's pop hits but this has true grit. Impressive.

Good vibes. Motorik beats with a Broadcast influence. I dig it. Let the records show that I once did sound for Jane Weaver in Manchester.

Nice and weird and strange but it never really takes off. I've tried a few times in the past but it won't stick.

It is a classic. It's slightly below other rock classics because it's a little silly in parts.

I like my dance music to feel like I've had way too many drugs. This is a little bit clean and inoffensive in that sense. Some good pop music bangers here but I want more drugs!

Nah. Unmemorable songs. Try hard emoting and boring drums and guitars. I did not like this album.

I have tried. I owned this on CD. I gave it to a charity shop. It is a very highly regarded album but I find the singing annoying.

I'm just not interested. It's well put together, but the songs and performances are not for me.

Good times. I remember this very well from my student house. It's aged like a fine wine. I'm surprised how much I've enjoyed this today. Friday Night and Love on the Rocks With no Ice are both brilliant fun.

I nearly dig it. Some of the songs are very good. The whole is too messy for me. A bit of polish and this would've come out real nice.

Not the revolutionary sonic bombardment that I expected based on their reputation. Quite straight, dancey music. Absolutely fine, but disappointingly inessential.

If I had ADHD and a chip on my shoulder, I might enjoy this.

Moderately like it. California Uber Alles is the good stuff. I was hoping for the guitars to ROAR more - maybe the production is a tad tame.