- Audio CD (1 Jan 1996)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Fire Records
- ASIN: B000007344
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 142,731 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Most people have never heard of this album, which has never sold in any quantity, and most of those who have consider it wierd. This is a great shame, because although to some extent the latter comment is justified, just because it's wierd doesn't mean it's not good. The tracks are tremendously varied, ranging from the lilting beauty of Don't You Know to the haunting quality of Being Followed Home and Master of the Universe. If you have even the slightest liking for Pulp, then buy it. Now.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is break-down pop at it's finest. Another reviewer mentioned that no-one seems to have heard of this album..how true! It is also, however, quite sad, as it is such a valuable contribution to music. It was I think, released in the mid eighties, yet it sounds as far removed from the eighties sound as it does from any other genre. The most stand-out song must be "life must be so wonderful".. if ever a song could inspire suicide and manic depression, this is it. Lyrics are inspired and empathetical to anyone who has ever had mental illness, an issue pulp subversively sing to. Guitarist Russel Senior sings on this album, in the marvellously freaky "fairground". In summary, this album is a wretching journey into melancholy, futility and depression, but like all good music should, it leaves you feeling slightly less alone, and slightly more sophisticated than the average *I can't relate to this rubbish!* yob on the street.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
brilliant
1 Dec 1999
Format:Audio CD
I couldn't believe the other reviews so I had to add my two cents. This is one of the best albums I have ever heard. The best way to listen to this would be home alone with some headphones and.... or a noisy party when people are least expecting it. Maybe music this good isn't for everyone, if you only like Mariah Carey, or music that is already acceptable within your social circle,then this may not be your cup of tea. But if you are up for something great that is a little out of the ordinary, you might enjoy this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant album
28 Nov 2007
Format:Audio CD
You cannot be Pulp fan and not have this record. It's one of their early albums, it's a little raw and it's absolutely brilliant. It's not as pop as Different class, it's darker, it's not so dance, but if you like Pulp of 90s you'll love this one as well.
It's probably hard to get into for the person who is more into pop side of Pulp music, but if you see beyond the dancing rhythm, you'll love this album as much as any later one. Enjoy it!
It's probably hard to get into for the person who is more into pop side of Pulp music, but if you see beyond the dancing rhythm, you'll love this album as much as any later one. Enjoy it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Ummmmm......interesting?
23 Feb 1999
Format:Audio CD
Like I said in the title this album is an interesting listen. I would recommend it for big Pulp fans but I is quite hard to get into. There are some amazing songs it but the other songs are pretty bad. "Being Followed Home" "I Want You" "They Suffocate At Night" "Life Must Be So Wonderful" are all really good. "Master Of The Universe" "Fairgound" are OK the rest is pretty boring. Overall I do recommend it.
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