"The first and greatest counting crows album- and arguably one of the best albums of the '90s. I cannot describe how much i love this album- buy it and you'll find out!"
"We all know that Bob Marley got out some superb music in his life, and though this album does not contain as many well known songs it is worth having for the Dylan-esque Redemption Song at the end."
"Ok, so everyone has this album and we are probably all sick of it, but this does not detract from the genuine and heartfelt pain that is so tangible within the music. One day this will be a classic."
"So many people have slated this album for being samey and even cheesy, but why should good music have to be about loss and sadness? Buy it and hum along!"
"I suppose this album has suffered from being constantly compared to coldplay. It's not- it's a more mature sound with some awesome hooks and is well worth a listen if you are sick of Chris Martin"
"Like or love the man, you cannot deny the power of this first album. It's desperate, dark, raw and edgy- the sound of an artist at rock bottom trying to claw his way up. Superb"
"Made back before hop hop ate itself this album is everything a rap record should be. It's got stories about money, moet and guns. (Try not to love the way the beat drops in on 'Suicidal Thoughts')"
"Underappreciated. That's the only way to describe this. Non stop fun from front to back you will listen to this eclectic and unstoppable blend of funk and soul until it melts."
"I love the way this album sounds like it was recorded in a linen cupboard- 'Someday', with it's unstoppable riff stands out as the best track of this great debut."
"As any fan of the genre will tell you Jay Z is an all round class act, but the slightly less commercial edge to this album gives it pride of place amongst his releases. Listen to Dead Presidents"
"The reason why i think this is such an essential is because it is one of those albums that manages to flow so seamlessly from beginning it becomes one huge and unmissable musical experience"
"This Norwegian duo have put together a fine and slightly haunting blend of folk rock- it's perfect for a relaxing sunday morning in bed. This is a little gem of an album."
