The charm of Leave Me Alone lies in how much fun Hinds sound like they’re having here. It’s contagious; every song sounds like a party, and really, isn’t that what rock and roll is all about?
Two words come to mind not a minute into Leave Me Alone—“effortless” and “simple”. If I’m pressed for a couple more, they’d be “warm” and “sloppy”.
Leave Me Alone is flawed, but its flaws are what makes it so beguiling. Trying something new isn’t their focus right now, and that’s fair enough when they're intent on making sure everyone is having this much fun.
Leave Me Alone is crunchy, sticky and massively more-ish; there's nothing better than when long anticipated records turn out to be super, super great.
Hinds have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with on Leave Me Alone. They have paid their dues with countless shows, honing their chops. They have recorded an album that brings the energy of a live show without feeling like they ignored the fact they had a studio at their disposal.
A more sober work than the group anticipated - sad, even (their words) - but an unexpectedly lovely one for being just so.
Aspects of blind anguish, vulnerability and joyous revenge are dotted amongst the frisky surf, and they’re always reflected in a light-hearted, jaunty manner. Music doesn’t need to be perplexing, and Hinds are far too concerned about having a good time to let it become so.
There are few airs and graces about this band, which is one of the keys to their vitality.
Hinds makes music that is very much about capturing a mood and evoking a feeling: namely, those youthful, carefree times that loom large in our memories, or maybe only in our fantasies.
Leave Me Alone is a record of human contradictions, of the admissions of vulnerability, and the realization that these things are beautiful.
It's worth embracing the retrograde, sticky-taped songs of Leave Me Alone for what they are: nothing new, but still a little bit special.
While Leave Me Alone has its flaws as an album, it’s the perfect summation of where Hinds find themselves at the moment.
Hinds’ debut isn’t perfect no, but it’s strong in the right places and its imperfections often make it more human and heartfelt.
This great garage-rock crew from Madrid folds decades of naïf-rock history into its craftily shambling tunes.
Making an old model feel fresh is no easy task, but Hinds largely accomplish it, embracing the intriguing sloppiness of their predecessors while making steps on their own.
Hinds' moxie pulls them through on this largely enjoyable debut.
Leave Me Alone is a friendly, enthusiastic album of coppery six-strings glinting in the sunlight with the more-than-occasional flat note, scuffing up the album’s already sand-blasted texture with an endearing scrappy quality.
On Leave Me Alone, Hinds successfully burrow their way into the patriarchal arena of rock n’ roll. But it remains to be seen, though, whether they have the capacity to really disrupt things.
Mini Review:
This one goes in the “albums that exist bin” for me. Some stuff on here is nice catchy indie rock but there are also some pretty annoying songs towards the back half. The production and singing can get piercing at points, and I don’t find that to be the best thing. Some of the songwriting is also just a bit plain. Not all of it is bad tho. So yea, it’s aight.
Garden - 6
Fat Calmed Kiddos - 5.5
Warts - 7.5
Easy - 7
Castigadas En El Granero - 6.5
Solar Gap - ... read more
Underrated among users -- the sloppy, drunken garage rock sound is the entire point of the album. The dual vocalists sound completely unrehearsed, which contrasts with the rock-solid guitar and drums in the background. It works because the songs sound like exactly what they should, given these characteristics. The music is infectious, spirited, and very replay-able -- a very nice debut!
Un album que no me capturo por completo, estas españolas cantando como ebrias en karaoke no es lo que esperaba, uno mas para el monton,olvidable espero ver su proximo trabajo
Mini Review:
This one goes in the “albums that exist bin” for me. Some stuff on here is nice catchy indie rock but there are also some pretty annoying songs towards the back half. The production and singing can get piercing at points, and I don’t find that to be the best thing. Some of the songwriting is also just a bit plain. Not all of it is bad tho. So yea, it’s aight.
Garden - 6
Fat Calmed Kiddos - 5.5
Warts - 7.5
Easy - 7
Castigadas En El Granero - 6.5
Solar Gap - ... read more
Underrated among users -- the sloppy, drunken garage rock sound is the entire point of the album. The dual vocalists sound completely unrehearsed, which contrasts with the rock-solid guitar and drums in the background. It works because the songs sound like exactly what they should, given these characteristics. The music is infectious, spirited, and very replay-able -- a very nice debut!
1 | Garden 4:07 | |
2 | Fat Calmed Kiddos 3:02 | |
3 | Warts 2:35 | |
4 | Easy 2:24 | |
5 | Castigadas En El Granero 3:46 | |
6 | Solar Gap 2:25 | |
7 | Chili Town 3:17 | |
8 | Bamboo 3:49 | |
9 | San Diego 2:30 | |
10 | And I Will Send Your Flowers Back 3:34 | |
11 | I'll Be Your Man 3:17 | |
12 | Walking Home 3:12 |
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