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| 4.5 superb | platttt | January 18th 24 |
This album did not cover any new sonic ground. Released when grunge was blurring into post-grunge, characterizing this as either would be an insult. It seems to lack both the punk energy and the metal riff worship that it seemed every grunge band would have a combination of, and yet it stands as one of the best releases of the '90s, no hyperbole. It is pop rock with zest, bolstered by one of the greatest lyrical performances on an album this side of Joni Mitchell. Each song is a beautiful, achingly human snapshot, whether it's wild Esther in Heroin Girl, red-haired Virginia in Queen of the Air, or Alexakis's own point of view in Strawberry, Pale Green Stars, and Summerland. This album perfectly captures the small-town anxiety and restlessness in the pre-internet era.
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| 3.5 great | Antonius | May 23rd 15 |
There is a notable improvement in Everclear since their debut World of Noise two years ago. The energy is still here but in a more structured way. Alexakis still uses his personal experiences in the majority of the lyrics, but his improved vocals is a notable fact. There is more rhythm in the melodies, hence the guitar parts are more meaningful this time. The introduction of Eklund on drums has brought a new dynamic and has helped in his way to keep a diabolic balance between grunge and punk. Recommendations: "Electra Made Me Blind", "You Make Me Feel Like a Whore", "Santa Monica", "Heroin Girl", "Strawberry"
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| 5.0 classic | WillieD | October 3rd 14 |
Probably the best release from Everclear. Loaded with feeling and lots of great hooks. Good sound quality as well.
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| 4.0 excellent | EXSCHISM | December 24th 24 |
| 3.0 good | doofy | January 9th 24 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mamiak17 | September 9th 23 |
| 4.0 excellent | KManoc1 | December 9th 22 |
| 4.0 excellent | DiGio991 | February 23rd 20 |
| 3.5 great | Atari EMERITUS | June 24th 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Josh | April 10th 18 |
| 5.0 classic | elvis7 | September 16th 17 |
| 3.1 good | Trey STAFF | June 7th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | SB129 | May 16th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Kofanes | March 22nd 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Rice303 | February 27th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | NateMa | February 26th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | JonEthan | February 25th 16 |
| 3.5 great | Damus | May 14th 15 |
| 5.0 classic | foxxxy | August 6th 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | random | June 23rd 14 |
| 3.5 great | Thibs | January 18th 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | bry11 | April 6th 13 |
| 3.5 great | jmh886 | March 20th 13 |
| 3.5 great | dcorrea | September 6th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mac | December 27th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | BroFro | November 25th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Bossie | September 16th 11 |
| 4.5 superb | Koda | December 19th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Janson | December 6th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | colinh91 | September 1st 10 |
| 4.5 superb | spook6 | August 2nd 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | csholm | May 25th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | Smevin | May 1st 10 |
| 1.5 very poor | Mendigo | January 27th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | cumverg | January 26th 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | rhcpkp15 | November 28th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | biakaba | October 22nd 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | mouette | October 18th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | dcabone | October 17th 09 |
| 3.0 good | JesusV4 | September 17th 09 |
| 3.5 great | Gstar | September 11th 08 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mikesn EMERITUS | October 27th 07 |
| 4.0 excellent | cpd38 | September 5th 07 |
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