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Of course, it all comes down to whether you can stand Danny McNamara's voice. Touted as the New Oasis (two Northern brothers in love with rock's classic years, one plays guitar and one sings), Embrace could certainly write a fine tune--"Come Back To What You Know" is the Verve's "The Drugs Don't Work" but about something more comforting and familiar: "The Hugs Don't Work", perhaps. But the songs were always left vulnerable when Danny opened his mouth. Still, it ain't over 'til the flat laddie sings, and when you've got songs as air-punchingly redeeming as "All You Good, Good People"--imagine the Waterboys singing "I Am The Resurrection"--who cares if your singer sounds like Ian Brown on the rack? After all, Shaun Ryder is just Grandpa Simpson with a bag of drugs and a rhyming dictionary, and we all love the Happy Mondays. The good will out. --Caitlin Moran
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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For ages before this album came out, Embrace had been all mouth, convinced that this was going to be the best thing since sliced bread. They weren't far off with those statements as they produced a record of epic proportions. From the opening rattle of the kettle drum into 'All You Good Good People' right the way through to the epic ballad of 'The Good Will Out', this album is little short of stunning. Whilst the rock moments on the album ('One Big Family' 'Last Gas' 'I Want the World') are good, it is really with the ballads that this album comes into its own. Songs as emotionally charged as 'Retread' just hit you right in the heart. The best songs on the album are left until the end, with four epic tunes out of the last five: 'Fireworks', 'That's all Changed Forever', 'Now You're Nobody' and 'The Good Will'. If these four songs don't move you, nothing will. People complain about Danny's singing, and, alright, it isn't always perfect, but it fits the job here fine. If you don't already own a copy of this album, you must buy it as it is simply wonderful.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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When you think of great debut albums you think 'Definetely Maybe' by Oasis or 'Word Gets Around' by the Stereophonics but this album ranks up there with the best of them. It starts off strong with such anthems as 'All You Good Good People' and 'Come Back To What you Know' and continues to be strong until the end with such classics as the sublime 'Fireworks' and the crowd favourite 'The Good Will Out'. This is a must for any fan of great music, a MUST for all CD collections.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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....a long drive with this album on the CD player.
These songs strike a chord with me like no other, which is probably why I'm a huge Embrace fan. Contrary to most other opinions, I actually like Danny Macnamara's voice, and I think it goes hand-in-glove with the Embrace 'sound'. This is an album that rises and falls through some of the best work the band has created, namely 'All You Good Good people', 'Come Back To What You Know', 'Fireworks', and my own favourite 'Retread'.
If I had to pick one album to have if I was stranded on a desert island, then this is it. 10 out of 10.
These songs strike a chord with me like no other, which is probably why I'm a huge Embrace fan. Contrary to most other opinions, I actually like Danny Macnamara's voice, and I think it goes hand-in-glove with the Embrace 'sound'. This is an album that rises and falls through some of the best work the band has created, namely 'All You Good Good people', 'Come Back To What You Know', 'Fireworks', and my own favourite 'Retread'.
If I had to pick one album to have if I was stranded on a desert island, then this is it. 10 out of 10.
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Amazing!!!
I absolutley love this album, bought it when it first came out and still play it loads now. It is chock full of songs which could be singles. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bangers and mash
Great classic CD
I luv this CD it is a fav of mine. Great seller, arrived v fast, good condition plus classic album v ejoyable. Good mellow album to listen too
Published 17 months ago by Miss Tranquillity
Top Album!
I love Embrace. This album was the first album I bought by Embrace and it led me to buy every single other one. It is a top album, well worth buying! Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Alastair Kirk
Truly an essential 90s album
This album is in my view one of the best purchases I made in the 90s. It's the debut offering from Embrace, another northern band with (at the time) swagger and some anthemic music... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by Robbie Swale
A guilty pleasure.
I shouldn't like this band. People who know me would probably refer to me as a music snob - which isn't true - and here's the proof. I love this record and I love Embrace! Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2007 by F. D. Pastore
Why didn't I find this 10 years ago?
I have had this album in my car for many months now and still listen to it. Danny may well be unable to sing like Luther Vandross, but all that means is that you can join in to a... Read more
Published on 21 April 2007 by P. Thompson
Unlike Danny, hits the high notes
Despite Danny's dodgy vocals this album really does hit some peaks. All You Good Good People, One Big Family, I Want The World, The Good Will Out. They're damn good. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2004 by Fugsy
Wow - What an album
Forget american grinding guitars and manic drums (feeder, wheezer and every other nirvana-ite out there), this is musical arrangement in the grand old style and a stunning debut. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2003 by Mr. K. C. Huggett
This CD from Embrace is everything you could ask for.
The Good Will Out is an excellent CD. Its everything you could ask for from this band, and anyone who doesn't already own this CD should definately buy it. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2000
Best Debut since Definately Maybe if not better
This is a brilliant album with slow songs, rock songs and everything you could ask for. If you don't own it buy it NOW.
Published on 6 July 2000
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