1001 Albums Summary

I think I have as many praises as I have critiques for this album. At its core I think it is well crafted and particular ends on a high note. It doesn't run too long but I do think the self-titled track could have been cut down a bit. The tracks seem to follow the formula of introducing an instrumental hook or riff for a few bars and then having the vocals come in. I dont think its a bad choice given each track is entirely unique. Additionally the driving, cyclical quality of having a unique riff or rhythm forces the listener to find something new in the song to focus on. I really get the strokes comparisons, the focus and method of guitar playing on this album was very strange to me given the time the album was recorded. The band treads a lot of ground musically that other very very popular bands would take decades to touch. The songs sound very modern, in almost a creepy way, this is why it's hard for me to discount any of them. To me, this albums biggest sin is the vocals. They are distracting to me in a negative way, I wish it came across more endearing or Bowie-esque but there are good moments. Favorite track: Prove it Least favorite track: Friction