Aside from being a brilliant album in its own right, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got foreshadowed the rise of deeply introspective female singer/songwriters like Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan, who were more traditionally feminine and connected with a wider audience.
I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got is less about O’Connor’s ambitions than the cost of those ambitions, and in almost every regard, it is an even better record than her first.
Even the constant battering we get from the word "I" on this record - scarcely a second goes by without a pronouncement on the state of O'Connor's self - is muted by the groovy music.
god i'm so fucking heartbroken about this.
for context i'm irish: had my developmental years at the prime of the catholic church scandal. i was in a very brainwashed environment religiously despite my parents' atheist/agnostic beliefs. learning about sinead's art made me more aware about the corruption and depravity of not only my religion but also my nation at a fairly young age. she inspired me as an artist aswell as a human. i got to meet her very briefly two years ago and got to thank her ... read more
On its first year, the new decade in music already showcased a strong shift from the previous one. 1990 was a year when many iconic names rose to #1 with songs maturely written, pleasing for adult contemporary radio and yet unique in their style. You got your Mariah Carey's, George Michael's, Phil Collins' and Janet Jackson's, but among them was a rebel and sorrowful voice, Sinéad O'Connor. When reviewing her debut album, I mentioned what she means to me and how I think that image ... read more
Reviewing Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: #457
Overrated/Underrated?: Appropriately Rated
Well, it's been a while since I've done one of these, but thankfully, that means I've been sitting on this record for quite some time, so I have quite a bit to say.
I've always thought of Sinead O'Connor as being the quintessential musical figure of the 90's. While there's certainly a case to be made that there are far better people to fill that role, O'Connor conveys angst and rage in ... read more
Somehow this album is too well made... It feels like the writing and instrumentals and lyrical delivery are great but somehow the album at the same time doesn't show what it truly has to offer. Sorta wish it was more raw instrumentally and mixing wise
came into it not expecting too much, but it's a really interesting listen
I wish she had more songs like "I am Stretched on Your Grave"
consistently good, I love the new age'y Enya moments
fuck the pope, fuck SNL, fuck Prince
in my country she's mostly known for the Prince cover song, but she's so much more…super talented
ROLLING STONE #457
I can appreciate the sentiment and passion in this album. Her songwriting is heartbreaking. I wouldn't say the songs are boring, but plenty of them do drag. Not really my cup of tea. Rest in PEACE!!!
1 | Feel so Different 6:46 | 87 |
2 | I Am Stretched on Your Grave 5:33 | 82 |
3 | Three Babies 4:43 | 79 |
4 | The Emperor's New Clothes 5:16 | 82 |
5 | Black Boys on Mopeds 3:52 | 85 |
6 | Nothing Compares 2 U 4:40 | 95 |
7 | Jump in the River 4:11 | 79 |
8 | You Cause as Much Sorrow 5:02 | 84 |
9 | Last Day of Our Acquaintance 4:38 | 70 |
10 | I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got 5:48 | 67 |