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"I think the cover art is really more iconic than the album itself. While most of Daniel's work is brilliant I wouldn't call this his best. It's a little less mature than Yip/Jump and 1990, so I'm not really sure why it gets the most praise (maybe because Kurt Cobain constantly cited it as a favor..." [+] Reply
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louisjwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1983
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"I stood right up in the heart of hell and proclaimed this album a second masterpiece by VF. While some listeners may be turned off by the over religious overtones of some of the songs, I found the music to be eclectic, apoplectic, eccentric, energetic, and affecting. I disagree with previous rate..." [+] Reply
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TheDude85 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1984
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"Dig, Lazarus, dig, is the closest that Nick Cave and the bad seeds got to the sound of his Grinderman side project. It's probably his most rocking album and another excellent one. The title track is superb, as is, today's lesson. Other highlights are, we call upon the author, and, more news from ..." [+] Reply
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2008
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770
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"A great psychedelic album. It has all the elements to make it a really interesting listen and it is! Organ, Mellotron (incorrectly spelt in the Sleeve notes) harpsichord, harmonica, flute, saxaphone, searing guitars, tambura and sitar. Comparing 'Dealer' with 'Utterly Simple' the two tracks like ..." [+] Reply
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1967
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"While my tastes generally synchronize with BEA's, in some occasions I find we divulge, and this seems to be the case now. This album is magnificent (as well as Kaputt), and seems to be, in my opinion, just as strong as any of Radiohead's best work. Bejar sings with a dynamic fervor that easily ca..." [+] Reply
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2006
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770
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"Look at all the 60/100s! Looks like a bunch of people saw Fantano's review and just gave it the same score. That's disappointing because this is an incredible album that just misses the heights set out by Sunbather." Reply
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TheHolyKiwi | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2015
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769
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"There is a lot to appreciate in the electronic mastery of Sweden's Axel Willner. I'm a big fan of most of his LP releases but this one stands out as a truly exceptional piece of work. His use of loops can easily repel the casual listener who doesn't appreciate the intricacies of electronic music...." [+] Reply
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Strangel | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2007
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"Proof that the day of artists producing difficult, boundary pushing albums is far from over, Hopelessness is a dazzling and thought-provoking piece of work. Leaving behind the previous baroque-rock stylings of before for a more contemporary, electro feel this is a brave and exciting step forward ..." [+] Reply
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johnner | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2016
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"Very relaxing listen. Definitely a great listen for a quiet night. Really enjoyed the peaceful piano and ambiance on this one." Reply
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2014
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768
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"FOLK ROCK FOR MARSHALL STACKS Stormcock stands alone. No other folk rock album rocks quite as hard as Stormcock. Any of these four songs could pop up on the classic rock radio station of my youth, and I would never even batted an eye. It is totally of its time (i.e. early 70s) - epic and grandios..." [+] Reply
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Repo | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1971
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Overall Chart composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 2 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 34 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 302 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 708 | 7% | |
| 1970s | 1,424 | 14% | |
| 1980s | 1,416 | 14% | |
| 1990s | 1,600 | 16% | |
| 2000s | 1,723 | 17% | |
| 2010s | 1,968 | 20% | |
| 2020s | 823 | 8% |
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| Bob Dylan | 37 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 35 | 0% | |
| David Bowie | 32 | 0% | |
| The Beatles | 29 | 0% | |
| Miles Davis | 27 | 0% | |
| Neil Young | 26 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 25 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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4,997 | 50% | |
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2,658 | 27% | |
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432 | 4% | |
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337 | 3% | |
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221 | 2% | |
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157 | 2% | |
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134 | 1% | |
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| 7. Kendrick Lamar | |
| 8. The Last Dinner Party | |
| 9. Geordie Greep | |
| 10. Tyler, The Creator |
