Clearly an experiment in trying out ideas, but the seemingly random vocal collages do little to detract from the seriously solid Electronic sounds present on this project

I think that for a short EP of material, there's enough to enjoy. Maybe doesn't have a ton of replayability but a nice listen nonetheless

a strange collection of repetitive and partially Electronic Ambient tracks occasionally accompanied by spoken-word poetry about sex. A bit confusing, and I'm not entirely sure what they going for on this album

A bit more creative and just about as lively of an album compared to their follow-up. A staple Twee Pop album

A real joy of a Pop album. each song bursts with personality, charm, and danceability in a pretty surprising way for me

While a lot of deflection of criticism is ultimately going to come down to accusations of people having "too high of expectations," the rollout for this album could have been 2 weeks instead of like 7 years and I still would feel the same about Don't Be Dumb.

It's cool to try out new things, but all the different genres amount to a bunch of half-baked songs that don't work very well. I'm honestly somewhat baffled that songs like STFU are even on the album in their ... read more

I think the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy" needs to make its way into my mindset more because this is quite the enjoyable project if you don't have someone telling you it sounds like Geordie Greep

This MIGHT be Avant-Garde-Slop. Unlimited substance but no substance

The sound this album is able to create on some of these songs is quite notable for a 1980 release. While very few of the songs match that futuristic pounding dance energy of Release the Beast, they still manage to excel in other elements of Funk and Soul

They reformed because they were all short on money and needed some which honestly kinda shows, unfortunately. As much as I love this band and do genuinely enjoy a lot of moments on this project, it does feel like a lot of elements are phoned in.

Creatively, a lot of the songs feel very reminiscent in melody and instrumental palette of other songs, both in their catalogue and elsewhere in music. The performances also feel significantly less passionate compared to earlier albums, missing a lot ... read more

Has a sort of odd, enveloping quality like I was being completely surrounded in this palpable atmosphere. I like how the sound plays around with Electronic Pop and Folksy vibes, and I didn't have any complaints with the lyrics

I was fully prepared to listen to the full 24 hour long version of this album, but I couldn't find a good version of the whole thing so I'll settle for this.

I dont think id have survived all 24 hours of this, but I certainly enjoyed 50 minutes of it. The vibe is strong, with dark synths and sparse, drowned out vocals. A solid Flaming Lips project even without the attached gimmick

Definitely sets out to do what it intends to: creating a unique, aquatically atmospheric dance session. I don't think the music is crazy enough for the titles to be doing all that, though

Every song sounds like the quirky album interlude, which makes for a wholly unpredictable experience. The overt quirkiness almost reached annoying, but I found myself to have a pleasant listen throughout

I think I struggled a bit trying to think why people disliked this EP especially when this is kind of just what all Metalcore sounds to me, but I do definitely agree that this music is devoid of any real identity. I think it sounds like all Metalcore to me because it's a distillation of all the elements of the genres like they were taken from a manual

this ts shit is crazy, I cannot lie. The production is pretty otherworldly and really pushes the boundary of what can be achieved with absurd amounts of chaotic sampling and electronic production

Dancing Queen, truly, is one of the most blissful and catchy songs that have ever graced my ears. In fairness, the rest of the album IS ear candy to an absolute degree almost all the way through, which the writing absolutely does not match.

Most of the lyrics are bland and safe at best, and quite questionable at best. When I Kissed the Teacher is kind of a baffling idea for a song, and Dum Dum Diddle makes negative sense. I think I'd prefer that they sung this album in Swedish so I ... read more

For all its expanse and experimentation, it's still a somewhat understated album that took a few listens to fully appreciate but definitely a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in Experimental Pop

Sounds a bit like that image of Meg Griffin on the sound machine doohickey at points but y'know what? That's okay.

Perhaps a bit rough around the edges, but clearly a product of joy and passion. I do really hope that MatC continues to make more music because with more polish and experience in crafting songs, they can only get better and better!

In all honesty, I was grabbed far more by the instrumentals on this album than most of her others (with the exception of When the Pawn...). Lyrically Fiona is as poignant and unafraid to speak her mind as ever but DAMN there are some really cool and quite creative moments on this album, especially on the percussion front