| 1995
- Capitol/EMI  |
"I’d
never go so far as to call the album innovative, rather it’s
simply another mediocre attempt from a guy that I have little taste
for—Gibby Haynes." |
|
| 2002 - Arista  |
"In the
world of rock music today however, it is a refreshing and absolutely
worthy purchase. It probably won’t appeal quite as much to the
younger crowd weaned on nü rock/metal, but to people who remember
the early 1990’s and before Pacifier should certainly please." |
|
| 1994
- Atlantic  |
"Page
and Plant matured significantly in the fourteen years between the
band’s disintegration and the release of No Quarter. I deeply
admire the work of Led Zeppelin, and this album is one a collection
would be incomplete without." |
|
| 1995 - Polygram |
"I use
the word “instruments” in the loosest of ways since Original
Soundtracks 1 is nothing short of nauseating." |
|
|
2005 - Capitol/EMI  |
"While I wouldn’t
ever call this an outstanding album it definitely accomplishes
its intended goal of honoring Les Paul’s impact on music." |
|
| 1993
- Epic |
"But,
where Ten was at times forgiving, Vs. was unrelenting and angered
thus alienating some of the band’s fair-weather friends." |
|
| 2002 - Epic |
"It's
richly emotional at the same time it oozes a pop quality that undoubtedly
appeals to many people on many varied levels." |
|
| 2003 - Virgin
|
"...while
I do feel the band’s urgency and emotion, I can’t help
but feel slighted by the triteness of the record." |
|
|
2005 - Columbia |
"The only so-called
good thing is that Perry can clearly play. I also give him kudos
for attempting a true solo release. Unfortunately the truth of
the matter is that it really isn’t very good. I can hardly
recommend it to anybody aside from hard core Aerosmith fanboys
(and girls)." |
|
| 1994
- Warner Bros.
|
"These
songs are classics in the waiting. Give Wildflowers a decade or so
and fans and critics will even better recognize it’s instinctively
obvious musical and lyrical merits." |
|
| 1993 - Capitol/EMI  |
"It is
hard to be this negative about such a respected album…but Phair
doesn’t do a damn thing for me lyrically, musically, or vocally." |
|
| 2000 - Rounder |
"No song
here is horrible; no song here is even close to unpalatable." |
|
| 2001 - Zoe/Rounder |
"Soothing,
smooth, listing, and with a hint of melancholy he assembles some of
the most appealing and worthy folk-pop of the past decade." |
|
| 2004 - Zoe |
"From
Robyn Hitchcock to Neil Young and from John Lennon to Bruce Springsteen,
Phillips hand picked the most incredible group of singer-songwriters
as inspiration." |
|
2006 - Zoe |
"Cover
albums are rare for a very good reason. Artists who willingly cover
ten or fifteen songs are being humble. Humility and rock and roll
go together about as well as chocolate and pickles." |
|
| 1993 - Elektra |
"It isn't
deep and it's not entirely original. Rift may not be perfect, but
it is perfectly entertaining." |
|
| 1994 - Elektra |
"Some
songs are fun; some are boring. Mostly, the album fills space and
leaves the listener questioning whether or not Phish has anything
more to offer to the world." |
|
2005 - Rhino/WB |
"Recorded
at the zenith of their popularity, the concert was called one of
the greatest of the 1990s by Rolling Stone. It only seems fitting
that ten years later it be released so that everybody can hear
the enormous quality of the show." |
|
| 1967 - EMI |
"Once
upon a time, in a land not so different from this one, there was this
strange psychedelic band led by an equally bizarre genius lunatic." |
|
| 1989 - 4AD |
"...wondrously
entertaining and challenging affair. Even today, almost fifteen years
later, the album still strikes a chord. It’s not at all dated,
and in fact the influence of The Pixies can easily be seen in acts
today." |
|
|
1990 - 4AD |
"When it comes to pop
music, and in this specific case alternative pop-rock, it should
be both immediately entertaining and memorable. Sometimes Bossanova
is both of these things but by and large and in the end it does
not stick." |
|
| 1992 - Miranda |
"True
to his name, the songs are indeed pleasant to listen to but I yearn
for a drum or a bass guitar." |
|
| 1995 - Atlantic |
"Poe’s
debut isn’t the most profound thing in existence, but it’s
also not a vapid as the new breed of pop princesses." |
|
|
2000 - Atlantic |
"Do I love Haunted?
No way. Do I appreciate it? Yes, as a companion piece to House
of
Leaves but really as an album not in any other way. It’s
a cool but not in the end an effective or relevant album." |
|
| 1996
- Capitol/EMI |
"...this
the best album from Poison. It cuts through all the crap and leaves
just the songs that the band wants you to hear." |
|
| 1996 - American |
"There
is a theme throughout of heartbreak told in a way that brings back
memories of adolescence. This sheer, light triteness doesn’t
lend itself well to the music. I’d have much appreciated if
Polonsky explored more than a few emotions and ideas. Heck, I could
have dealt better had he written and sung about anything else" |
|
| 2002 - Good |
"It lacks
nothing in intelligence, emotion, or musical variety... Complex, timeless,
and unexpected The Polyphonic Spree is something that needs to be
heard to be believed." |
|
| 2004 - Hollywood |
"Together
We’re Heavy makes no particular attempt to expound upon its
predecessor. It is merely an extension of the same thing, and from
a group that did so much to brighten the pop/alt/indie world it is
a painfully disappointing step in the wrong direction." |
|
|
1996 - Warner Bros. |
"There is something
to be said for an artist who up and does something so surprising
that it catches everybody off guard. This Porno For Pyros disc
seems like just that kind of offering even if it’s not without
the occasional flaw." |
|
| 1997
- London |
"The
purposefully dimly lit aural atmosphere is fine enough, but after
listening to eleven songs and over fifty minutes of the same thing
the album seems trite and formulaic and not remotely close to the
usually assumed brilliance." |
|
1995 - Polygram |
"It isn’t
the most nauseating thing I’ve heard, but then again it also
goes to show once again why trip-hop is a tricky genre. Done right,
it is incredibly evocative and entertaining. But done wrong, by a
trio of brooding, self-important Brits and all hell breaks lose." |
|
| 1990 - DGC |
"The
songs here are good, the harmonies are incredible. But the main problems
with the album are with the emotion. At this time in their career,
The Posies took themselves very seriously. They don’t sound
fun or friendly." |
|
| 1993 - DGC |
"...there
are of course flaws with Frosting on the Beater, the most prominent
of which is the drastically weaker second half." |
|
| 1996
- Columbia
|
"There
are some good tracks, but the majority seems to be a vain attempt
to recapture the electricity that made their debut so entertaining
and popular." |
|
| 1995
- Columbia |
"And,
after only a few songs it becomes very apparent that they have a sense
of humor. Many of the songs are clearly about, ahem, sex." |
|
| 1991 - Sire
|
"...an
unexpected, delicious dance dessert." |
|
| 1991 - Interscope
|
"...with
the songs focusing more on the bass lines than anything else I find
myself not paying any attention to what is said. Therefore, regardless
of intent the lyrical content is a moot point." |
|
| 1993
- Paisley Park
|
"The
most glaring problems with The Hits 2 is the two new tracks. Neither
Pope nor Peach seem to blend with the rest of the album." |
|
| 1997 - Maverick
|
"As far
as entertainment value and production levels go it delivers (and then
some). " |
|
| 2003 - Happy
Thighs
|
"The
jazzy pop melodies are challenging, but not so much so as to lack
entertainment value." |
|
| 1996 - Velvel
|
"Mostly
the songs remind me of reject synthesizer-laden new wave. Worst of
all, this collection spans two discs and twenty tracks." |
|
| 1995 - Island
|
"Different
Class not only made waves in the UK—it also created a buzz stateside.
With the straightforward themes of sex and social class in tow, the
wry pop album was more than just mere entertainment…it was also
intelligent. And a highly intelligent work will always boost an otherwise
good and fun album into the great category." |
|
| 1983
- Velvel
|
"At
times it seems that Cocker misses notes and hasn’t rehearsed
enough while at others songs faintly glimmer with what might lead
to stardom if refined." |
|
| 1995 - Island
|
"While
not even close to a perfect effort, it is a sufficiently interesting
disc. One, of course, necessary for fervent fans for the band but
not at all required listening to folks not already acquainted." |
|
| 1998 - Island
|
"The
one thing that makes this a slightly inferior album to Different Class
is that it's not quite as immediate or accessible. But that doesn't
mean I don't like it-truth be told, I love it and can't help but urge
fans of pop/glam/alt/rock to also take a chance and check out This
Is Hardcore." |
