Totally an incredible listen every time. From the first sunny sounds of "Sunday Morning" to the crashing intro to "I'm Waiting For the Man, " the songs are arranged in a way that lulls you in subtle pop splendor, and then thrills you with a chunk of ferocious rock. There is no room to get bored, only total intense satisfaction.
"Femme Fatale" is one of my favorite songs ever. The great Nico coyly identifying "here she comes...you better watch your step. She's going to break your heart in two...it's true." She's just a little tease, indeed. Her vocal work on this album is just amazing. The contrast between her and Lou Reed is genius… Read more
I can't imagine my world without this album. The song "Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken" first tickled my ear in a mixed tape a friend in middle school made for me. The first time I heard it I felt a little older. I guess it's hard to explain...it's just one of those songs that grabs you by the throat (and heartstrings). It is still in the top ten of my favorite songs...EVER.
The rest of the album is totally stellar. "Forest Fire" is another favorite of mine. Lloyd Cole's voice is so sexy and desperate and fierce all at once. I love the line "there's a forest fire every time we get together." It is an odd despriptive lyric of something so tangible. And that's what so great about… Read more
Excellent album. Stunning. Maybe better than "Rattlesnakes," but we're in apples and oranges territory there.
The opener "My Bag," is like nothing Cole has done before. It's very showey and fast-paced and diplays the different kind of production that will follow on this album. Lloyd Cole and Co. are expanding their sound to include more synth elements and a more layered sound, which has done nothing to water down the songwriting here. There is more "mood" happening, and it sounds gorgeous.
The highlights here are "29," "Mainstream," and "Big Snake," a dark jazzy tune featuring backing vocals from… Read more
