sycophantia
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Absolutely, "you to me are everything" was a bangerThe Real Thing was miles better.
Absolutely, "you to me are everything" was a bangerThe Real Thing was miles better.
The Strokes ā Is This It
Coming out of new York in 2001, the strokes were the next big thing, gonna be huge etc.
I did love this album at the time ā the cd was a leaving gift from colleagues at a previous place of work (I was glad to be leaving there tbh).
The album is short, punchy, quite to the point.
However, itās also very samey. Thereās little variety, and in a way itās a bit like the status quo joke, itās the same 3 chords played in a slightly different order.
Itās not bad, but in a way I feel the label bland is worse tbh. Itās ok, but feels a bit like a fast food version of music, ok while on, but then feels a bit instantly forgettable.
The singles are the definite high points, and if youāve heard them, the album wonāt astound you, or be anything new or electric.
I listened to it loads at the time, put it on a few weeks ago and other than the singles it didn't really grab me. Still good to reminisce and at the time the change from boring UK music with them and the White Stripes was fantasticThe Strokes ā Is This It
Coming out of new York in 2001, the strokes were the next big thing, gonna be huge etc.
I did love this album at the time ā the cd was a leaving gift from colleagues at a previous place of work (I was glad to be leaving there tbh).
The album is short, punchy, quite to the point.
However, itās also very samey. Thereās little variety, and in a way itās a bit like the status quo joke, itās the same 3 chords played in a slightly different order.
Itās not bad, but in a way I feel the label bland is worse tbh. Itās ok, but feels a bit like a fast food version of music, ok while on, but then feels a bit instantly forgettable.
The singles are the definite high points, and if youāve heard them, the album wonāt astound you, or be anything new or electric.
This particular movement of alt-punk was the deathknell for rock on the radio, at least in the US.The Strokes ā Is This It
Coming out of new York in 2001, the strokes were the next big thing, gonna be huge etc.
I did love this album at the time ā the cd was a leaving gift from colleagues at a previous place of work (I was glad to be leaving there tbh).
The album is short, punchy, quite to the point.
However, itās also very samey. Thereās little variety, and in a way itās a bit like the status quo joke, itās the same 3 chords played in a slightly different order.
Itās not bad, but in a way I feel the label bland is worse tbh. Itās ok, but feels a bit like a fast food version of music, ok while on, but then feels a bit instantly forgettable.
The singles are the definite high points, and if youāve heard them, the album wonāt astound you, or be anything new or electric.
its an album that I have bought multiple times over multiple formats, not many that I can say that about other than RATM self titled track.Inspired by chats with @Newbridge Wolf Leftfield ā Leftism
I got into leftfield a little late, I didnāt jump on the instant bandwagon when they released this album, though must have got into it/them prior to Rhythm and Stealth (which I also still love).
This album is one that has simply been intensely crafted. I cannot help but think/feel the attention to detail that has gone into this album is phenomenal. It is properly crafted. There isnāt a single sound or note on this album that has not been thought about, and I get the distinct impression that this album took years to make and develop before the band were happy with it.
It's an album full of moments, but still works seamlessly in so many ways. And it retains itās intensity.
Release the Pressure and Afro Left open the album sublimely. Though both tracks have been used in ads, they are in no way lessened in their impact.
Melt has always been loved by me, simply a studding piece of music.
Song of Life became a pinnacle track for me when lucky enough to see leftfield live in 2000. The drumming and intensity of the song live is really something!
Original ā controversial point, but the weak spot of the album for me, and a track that, ever since day one I have always skipped. I didnāt on this listen, & feel it is the vocals that are weak for me.
Itās then a tour de force to the end, Black Flute, Space Shanty, Inspection (Check One) and Storm 3000 are simply epic, and such a great build up into Open Up, with Lydon really suiting the leftfield style. 21st Century poem is a smart closing track and I expected it to cut out halfway through because for years I listened to it on a tdkc90, and the album is just over 45 minutes long!
Essential album that has grown on me more in places as time has passed. Wonderful. Quite possibly a masterpiece.
Must dig out Rhythm & Stealth, and the greatest hits collection, which includes their brilliant Shallow Grave theme, Snakeblood from the Beach, A Final Hit from Trainspotting, plus Not Forgotten and also More Than I Know
Ha, none of us are perfectI actually wondered if you might throw rocks at me because I don't get the love for original!
No Afrika Shox!? One of the best music videos ever...Inspired by chats with @Newbridge Wolf Leftfield ā Leftism
I got into leftfield a little late, I didnāt jump on the instant bandwagon when they released this album, though must have got into it/them prior to Rhythm and Stealth (which I also still love).
This album is one that has simply been intensely crafted. I cannot help but think/feel the attention to detail that has gone into this album is phenomenal. It is properly crafted. There isnāt a single sound or note on this album that has not been thought about, and I get the distinct impression that this album took years to make and develop before the band were happy with it.
It's an album full of moments, but still works seamlessly in so many ways. And it retains itās intensity.
Release the Pressure and Afro Left open the album sublimely. Though both tracks have been used in ads, they are in no way lessened in their impact.
Melt has always been loved by me, simply a studding piece of music.
Song of Life became a pinnacle track for me when lucky enough to see leftfield live in 2000. The drumming and intensity of the song live is really something!
Original ā controversial point, but the weak spot of the album for me, and a track that, ever since day one I have always skipped. I didnāt on this listen, & feel it is the vocals that are weak for me.
Itās then a tour de force to the end, Black Flute, Space Shanty, Inspection (Check One) and Storm 3000 are simply epic, and such a great build up into Open Up, with Lydon really suiting the leftfield style. 21st Century poem is a smart closing track and I expected it to cut out halfway through because for years I listened to it on a tdkc90, and the album is just over 45 minutes long!
Essential album that has grown on me more in places as time has passed. Wonderful. Quite possibly a masterpiece.
Must dig out Rhythm & Stealth, and the greatest hits collection, which includes their brilliant Shallow Grave theme, Snakeblood from the Beach, A Final Hit from Trainspotting, plus Not Forgotten and also More Than I Know