- Original Release Date: 3 May 2004
- Release Date: 3 May 2004
- Label: Vice Records/Atlantic
- Copyright: 2004 679 Recordings Ltd
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- Total Length: 50:36
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- ASIN: B001G1XUU4
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (172 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 542 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
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| Play | 1. It Was Supposed To Be So Easy | 3:55 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 2. Could Well Be In | 4:23 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 3. Not Addicted | 3:40 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 4. Blinded By The Lights (Album version) | 4:44 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 5. Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way | 4:36 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 6. Get Out Of My House (Album version) | 3:52 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 7. Fit But You Know It (Album version) | 4:14 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 8. Such A Twat | 3:47 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 9. What Is He Thinking? | 4:40 | £0.69 | |
| Play | 10. Dry Your Eyes (Album version) | 4:31 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 11. Empty Cans | 8:14 | £0.69 |
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If "Original Pirate Material" was the "Never Mind The Bollocks" of this decade, with his new album Mike Skinner has took his lead from the prog rock heavyweights and delivered what in all but name is a concept album. And this means it features both the ups and downs of this medium - the first half of the album is intent on scene setting, and as a consequence sacrifices hooks for detail. It's very difficult on the first listen to really become too engaged by the first six tracks (barring the sublime "Blinded by the light") and the mockney knees up of "Fit but you know it" only seems to reinforce the sense of disappointment. In fact, just as the attention begins drifting, Skinner tightens up his beats, drops his laddish front and delivers the finest four tracks back to back of any album I have ever heard.
The concealed rage of "Such a twat" and "What is he thinking" holds such incredible energy it sends shivers down the spine. But that is nothing compared to the devastating final two tracks. For 13 minutes Mike Skinner takes hold of you and drags you through every emotional rollercoaster you have ever been on. "Dry Your Eyes" is simply breathtaking - his honesty is frightening, and I defy anybody to listen to this without a lump in the throat. And then "Empty Cans" fires home his final denoument, cleverly told from two different perspectives that brings the story round full circle. And suddenly the slow build up of the first half of the album makes perfect sense. And you're left completely drained from it.
So it's no "OPM". Indeed, it feels more like the second act of a three part play. If only Mike Skinner could focus his massive talent on refining what he does on the last third of the album into 50 minutes he would deliver one of the greatest albums this country has ever produced, period. The question is, does he have the guts to do it ?
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By "dan_halpin"
Format:Audio CD
the streets debut album, although not recongnised now was a landmark innew music. genre defining and a surely a source of inspiration of songs tocome.
His second album, bizzarely comes across as a concept album, allbeit abouta relationship falling apart after a holiday. Its an ingenious idea.Similair to the Who's narritive in Tommy, the streets employ the sametactic on a grand dont come for free. and it works. As fascinating as itis enjoyable, Skinner shows off as a fantastic lyricist andstoryteller.
The lyrics are as candid and hilarious as ever. "That blue Topshop topyou’ve got on is nice,
Bit too much fake tan though but, yeah you score high" is an example ofone of many. The simplicity and honesty of the lyrics only add to thebrilliance of the album, hardly eloquent, but very accessible andwitty.
One of the greatest pleasures here is letting the story reveal itself overrepeated listens, so I'll try not to spoil it. Just expect fullerinstrumentation, stronger melodies, and a carefully crafted compositionthat can only be described as literary.
The highlight of the album comes from the Chris Martin inspired "dry youreyes" where Skinner creates a Garage ballad, would you believe it, full ofstrings and acoustic guitars. it proves the diversity he can reach on thisalbum.
Following his debut was always going to be a difficult job, but with thismasterpiece, Skinner makes it look so easy. superb.
His second album, bizzarely comes across as a concept album, allbeit abouta relationship falling apart after a holiday. Its an ingenious idea.Similair to the Who's narritive in Tommy, the streets employ the sametactic on a grand dont come for free. and it works. As fascinating as itis enjoyable, Skinner shows off as a fantastic lyricist andstoryteller.
The lyrics are as candid and hilarious as ever. "That blue Topshop topyou’ve got on is nice,
Bit too much fake tan though but, yeah you score high" is an example ofone of many. The simplicity and honesty of the lyrics only add to thebrilliance of the album, hardly eloquent, but very accessible andwitty.
One of the greatest pleasures here is letting the story reveal itself overrepeated listens, so I'll try not to spoil it. Just expect fullerinstrumentation, stronger melodies, and a carefully crafted compositionthat can only be described as literary.
The highlight of the album comes from the Chris Martin inspired "dry youreyes" where Skinner creates a Garage ballad, would you believe it, full ofstrings and acoustic guitars. it proves the diversity he can reach on thisalbum.
Following his debut was always going to be a difficult job, but with thismasterpiece, Skinner makes it look so easy. superb.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By "maxeverest"
Format:Audio CD
The Street's have followed up the ground breaking debut 'Original Pirate Material' with an album that proves once again great music doesn't have to manufactured.
The greatest strength of the album is that it's challenging. When you first listen you hear a range of eclectic beats that are unlike the majority of music around, but over this is the clarity and honesty of the lyrics.
The greatest strength of the album is that it's challenging. When you first listen you hear a range of eclectic beats that are unlike the majority of music around, but over this is the clarity and honesty of the lyrics.
The Streets could have easily made money producing an album which was a copy of their first, instead they have produced a concpet album that is hugely rewarding.
The album plays out as a story and this focus and theme gives every song a relevance few albums can match. The album moves from attraction to pain and from party highs to depressing lows, yet all through keeps away from the cliched and cheesy.
Whilst this album must be looked at as a whole this does not mean there are not stand out songs, 'Blinded By The Lights', 'Fit But You Know It' and 'Dry Your Eyes' are tracks that engage and connect instantly with the listener.
Many people claim that there are not enough 'classics' on this album, but they miss the point. In a world where producing and marketing a single to be number 1 for one week is the measure of success, The Streets have produced an album where the sum of its parts create a classic and an pivotable album in British Urban music
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it
I have all the streets material
Somebody stole this CD out of my car when it was being service.
I hope they enjoy it as much as me.
Somebody stole this CD out of my car when it was being service.
I hope they enjoy it as much as me.
Published 1 month ago by GedFed
5.0 out of 5 stars
just buy it
ive too many good things to say about this cd all i say is its life pure and simple its a story jump songs at your peril just roll a fat 1 press play and listen its epic emotional... Read more
Published 7 months ago by angler1
1.0 out of 5 stars
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where is this cd as i not recived it u ave conned me i want my cd or my money bk
Published 15 months ago by xioalin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I find it hard to describe the type of music on this album, but I find amusing and just a nice change to my usual stuff. Read more
Published 17 months ago by ChrisW
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
I bought all of the Streets' albums. I would have rated 5-stars, but a number of the CD cases were broken when they arrived.
Published 23 months ago by Ed Byrne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficult to start with, but worth it over time...
To begin with I didn't like the style of this album. At all. It seemed to be something a class of infants might create. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2011 by Simon Yates
1.0 out of 5 stars
Is this serious?
I've listened to this album three times and I still can't tell if its supposed to be a spoof or not. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
It must be 5 star
Hes done it again, mike skinner is a pure and utter legend.
This album may not appeal to you on the first listen but soon enough you wont be able to press stop. Read more
This album may not appeal to you on the first listen but soon enough you wont be able to press stop. Read more
Published on 24 May 2007 by C. Pelleymounter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Priceless!
A Grand Don't Come For Free brought me to laughter and to tears, it made me happy and it made me sad - few albums have ever taken me on such an emotional trip. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2007 by Montgomery Snapper
1.0 out of 5 stars
how to achieve absolutely nowt
cool - i've finally found the most pestilential and mind-numbing album ever recorded. for vicarious emptiness then i recommend watching jessica simpson instead where at least there... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2006 by C. Smyth
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