Stop your bitching...here it is.

Enough with the freaking harrassment. I was on vacation!!! I'm so sorry my life doesn't revolve around the music group and I didn't post in a timely fashion. Christ...you old people need lives. I kid, I kid.

Faith No More – Angel Dust:
I guess it doesn’t really matter what I say to review this one because (except for Greg) you all hate Mike Patton. At least I’m not to blame for submitting this one. But, this is one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands. Not a weak track on the album, but I’m not going to waste my time and yours by going any further than that. Score: 5 (Would be one of my desert island picks…and I also take great pleasure in hoping that the 5 will keep it from the bottom of the list.)

John Doe – A Year in the Wilderness:
I never really got much ‘X’ exposure so I cannot say that I know a lot about his body of work. This album grew on me. I loved the combination of the male and female vocalists. I had to look up who the females were because there was definite familiarity. It was a nice surprise to see Aimee Mann, Jill Sobule and Kathleen Edwards listed. Great lyrics and vocals. I was more partial to the songs with both male and female vocals. “Golden State” and “Meanest Man in the World” were definite favorites of mine. It didn’t quite make the I-Tunes rotation but I’m not tossing this one out. Score: 3

Buffalo Tom – Three Easy Pieces:
Buffalo Tom has always bored me and this album was no different. I always feel like I’m waiting for some big WOW factor considering how much praise they always get, but they just never did it for me. Every time I’ve attempted to give them a shot, they always end up background music and gets lost. Nothing has ever grabbed my attention. I was actually surprised to hear that this was new because it felt like I had heard it all before from previous Buffalo Tom listening attempts. Score: 1.5

Wire Train – No Soul, No Strain:
The first 3 or 4 tracks caught my attention and kept it, however everything after those tracks got lost. If this album kept its momentum it would have gotten a much higher score, but it seems like the songs were thrown together to make a complete album. Score: 2.5

Brendan Benson – Greatest Hits:
I hadn’t heard much of his solo stuff so it was nice to hear a variety of his material. I definitely like his work with Jack White better, but that’s not to say that his songs were bad…at all. I liked the majority of the disc and am happy to add him into my collection. I think lyrically he isn’t anything special but he does know how to write some great pop hooks. Though, I think I’m looking more forward to the next Raconteurs album and tour then to any new albums he puts out.

Topic:
Most Overrated Albums:
I wanted to try and mix the old with the new so I included newer and classic albums.


Coldplay – X&Y: Maybe it’s because they became overplayed, but I enjoyed their debut album a lot more. I cannot even listen to this album. Thank god I didn’t waste the money on it.

TV on the Radio – Return to Cookie Mountain: Or any album for that matter. I tried and tried to get into them seeing as they kind of fit into the genres I love, but damn…it was almost borderline uncomfortable listening to them.

U2 – Joshua Tree: Okay, maybe not very recent, but within my lifetime. I’m not saying it’s a bad album, but its not their best by far.

Anything by the Eagles – Every time I hear the Eagles, I cringe in disgust. I honestly don’t see how this band became the “legends” that they are. Why can’t this band be involved in a plane crash.

Rolling Stones – Exile on Main Street: I am still a firm believer that the Rolling Stones are better as a compiled greatest hits. I have never enjoyed an entire Rolling Stones album from beginning to end. If its going to be rated as one of the best albums ever it better be tight from start to finish…and its not. Overrated.