Apple (studio album) by Mother Love Bone

Apple by Mother Love Bone
Year: 1990
Overall rank: 5,181st   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
Average Rating: 
74/100 (from 102 votes)
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Award Top albums of 1990 (76th)
Award Top albums of the 1990s (870th)
Award Best albums of all time (5,181st)
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Apple track list

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Average Rating: 
74/100 (from 102 votes)
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01/13/2025 01:54 cestuneblague  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 7,89580/100
 
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11/29/2024 04:32 slatsheit  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 1,94682/100
 
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11/18/2024 14:57 davidleewrong  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 2,31981/100
 
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09/26/2024 09:14 LedZep  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 4,54779/100
 
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09/18/2024 19:48 paladisiac  Ratings distributionRatings distribution 7,18065/100

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This album is rated in the top 15% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 74.4/100, a mean average of 73.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 74.6/100. The standard deviation for this album is 13.9.

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From 11/22/2015 21:19
This album's got very top moments. Unfortunately, sometimes it loses the spark and becomes a bit repetitive. Still a very good one, though.
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85/100
From 03/27/2014 00:28
Not nearly as alternative as I was expecting but no less fun because of it.
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100/100
From 03/01/2013 14:13
Before Pearl Jam, there was Mother Love Bone.

Fronted by flamboyant singer Andrew Wood who died shortly before the scheduled release of "Apple", Mother Love Bone was a part of the local Seattle scene. They had that something extra that led them to be the first local band to sign with a major label.

"Apple" has an amazing aura and a timeless quality to it. The influence of Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith can be felt throughout this album. Songs here range from hard hitting to gentle melodies. Not only are the vocals amazing, but the lyrics too.
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90/100
From 05/17/2012 14:04
Rock doesn't get much better than this. The solo on "Stardog Champion" will blow your F***ing mind. "Capricorn Sister" is an all time classic. "Man of Golden Words" and "Stargazer" show a deep emotional and spiritual side through mellon collie. Mother Love Bone would've been the next Led Zeppelin but were never given the chance. R.I.P Andy Wood.
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From 05/17/2012 01:34
Great album, you can hear what was to follow. Favs; Stardog champion, Capricorn sister, Crown of thorns.
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From 12/08/2011 01:51
Andy Wood was great, but at the same time his death gave rise to my favorite band of all time so feelings are mixed. Either way this was a pretty good album.
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