Screamadelica (studio album) by Primal Scream

The heavy hand of a producer can be felt throughout, a few different ones on various tracks. The music is well done but at times lacks focus. And the creative spark or chemistry of a band doesn't really shine through all the production. Still, parts of this are pretty great - some sublime moments on "Come Together" and "Loaded". Iconic album for having integrated new elements into dance music, such as rock, dub, and gospel. (though the glorification of drug use is unfortunate, given the overdose epidemic we find ourselves in)

It's interesting that this seems to be deemed as their magnum opus. It's an album of songs to trip out on when zoning out wasted. It is a decent album with some great tracks but for me personally, it's not even in the top 3 of Primal Scream's best albums.

Way too long, most of the tracks could be half the length because it's just the same thing on loop for 5 minutes. There are some good moments, Movin on Up of course and Loaded. Also Damaged is a nice little song. But most of the album gives nothing, and when it's an hour long it just makes it worse. Unless you're on drugs, in which case it's probably the best album of all time.

Definitely sounded fresh at the time and this is still very enjoyable record, perfect for sunny day. My main complaint here is length of this album and some tracks, but still it is a fun listen.

A very up and down listen with there being quite a lot of mediocre stuff on here but there is also some brilliant moments which make for a confusing listen. The peak of the record is the fantastic Movin' On Up which is by far the greatest track on here. It is just so infectious and easy to love that it almost makes everything that comes after it seem weaker than it probably is. There are several songs that I just can't get into on here and I think the style of music they are going for isn't done to the highest level it could be. Overall, this record does drag and it does have weaker moments but there is plenty to enjoy if you like this style of music but I don't think it is for me.

Feels like the best acid trip ever. Crazy record. I think that "Don't fight it, Feel It" is a pretty ok song, the rest is fire.

From Jboy56 03/04/2022 10:35

Not my jar of whisky

From sszwalbenest 01/05/2022 19:21

A weird aesthetic concealing an astounding lack of substance. While it does have its moments, this album really begins to drag, and feels far too proud of itself. Highlights: Higher Than The Sun, Inner Flight. Lowlights: Come Together, Movin' On Up, Dub Symphony

From katerpillar 02/13/2021 15:38

If you have some acid do it then listen to this album.
If not it's still worth a listen, but not everybody's taste for sure.

From planetneutral 02/09/2021 04:13

A couple of fun tracks keep this from being a completely tedious and self-indulgent affair.