I don’t know whether this album is good or bad, or what a music critic would say about it, but it’s the record that made me understand rock and roll when I was a kid, and I owe it everything.
This album blends the sound of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Strokes. And in a fair world, it would be widely recognized.
I guess if what you’re looking for is minimalist pop with heavily modulated vocals and soulless lyrics, then it’s fine
I don’t think there’s anything quite like this album or the feeling of hearing it at fifteen, blasting it at full volume, with “Rocks Off” shaking the windows from that first burst of guitar noise, or the “Tumbling Dice” chorus hitting a little later, after the wild rush of “Rip This Joint” and the unexpected but perfect boogie of “Shake Your Hips.”
“Casino Boogie,” “Sweet Virginia,” “Sweet Black ... read more
Nothing new around here, just another batch of remixable tracks completely devoid of feeling.