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Most Disappointing Album Ever
N. Tomlinson | Chicago, IL USA | 07/17/2002
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Amazon's review pretty much sums it up for me, this album is an incredible let down after "Kids in Philly." I wrote a brief review of this album for my college newspaper and e-mailed it to Marah (you get the e-mail address through their website). This is their response verbatim, edited for language:
"Hey Man,
Excellent......things are working. See, our new album was meant to drive pathetic rootsy music purists to an early grave. You know, people like yourself who think they really know "REAL" music, but who are actually just overweight f--kwits (like you) who never get laid by anything less than a hippopotamus. Anyway, go buy our new one and give it another whirl......it really is our best one yet. Later on, fatboy.
Marah"
Hardly the most mature response to criticism, but I can at least respect them for answering their mail. Don't waste your time and money on this album; in fact, don't even bother checking the song clips. That way you'll be able to still feel good about "Kids in Philly," and maybe hold the band in some degree of esteem."
N. Tomlinson | Chicago, IL USA | 07/17/2002
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Amazon's review pretty much sums it up for me, this album is an incredible let down after "Kids in Philly." I wrote a brief review of this album for my college newspaper and e-mailed it to Marah (you get the e-mail address through their website). This is their response verbatim, edited for language:
"Hey Man,
Excellent......things are working. See, our new album was meant to drive pathetic rootsy music purists to an early grave. You know, people like yourself who think they really know "REAL" music, but who are actually just overweight f--kwits (like you) who never get laid by anything less than a hippopotamus. Anyway, go buy our new one and give it another whirl......it really is our best one yet. Later on, fatboy.
Marah"
Hardly the most mature response to criticism, but I can at least respect them for answering their mail. Don't waste your time and money on this album; in fact, don't even bother checking the song clips. That way you'll be able to still feel good about "Kids in Philly," and maybe hold the band in some degree of esteem."
Marah: Float Away with the Friday Night Gods
Unsomnambulist
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Steve Jobs would’ve hated this!
axolotl
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A Review in RYM
slothnorentropy01 Jul 2019 22:54 GMT
this is cheesy but then again i'm a sentimental sap who will cry at any moment for any stupid reason so i love this
slothnorentropy01 Jul 2019 23:21 GMT
no i hate it
slothnorentropy01 Jul 2019 23:21 GMT
no i love it
Bliss: Quiet Letters
axolotl
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Good Product
murtagh92 | 07/03/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Pro: Good quality, works fine. Comes sealed, and contains everything you would expect (cd, booklet w/ lyrics, etc.)
Con: One issue I had was the crack in the case. I decided not to worry too much about it as the cd inside of it was fine, but it would have been nice if the case had come without the crack..."
murtagh92 | 07/03/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Pro: Good quality, works fine. Comes sealed, and contains everything you would expect (cd, booklet w/ lyrics, etc.)
Con: One issue I had was the crack in the case. I decided not to worry too much about it as the cd inside of it was fine, but it would have been nice if the case had come without the crack..."
Lydia: Illuminate
axolotl
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2.0 out of 5 stars Does NOT have the "Cicada Remix" on it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
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I gambled and lost. I thought that with at least 7 tracks on the cd it would have the "Cicada Remix," which rocks and is a fantastic remix of the song 'World in my Eyes' on it. But sadly, it was not. All the tracks are standard-issue DP fare, meaning that they are lacking in excitement. For me, Depeche Mode is a one-hit wonder band, with the lone 'hit' being the song "Personal Jesus."
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
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I gambled and lost. I thought that with at least 7 tracks on the cd it would have the "Cicada Remix," which rocks and is a fantastic remix of the song 'World in my Eyes' on it. But sadly, it was not. All the tracks are standard-issue DP fare, meaning that they are lacking in excitement. For me, Depeche Mode is a one-hit wonder band, with the lone 'hit' being the song "Personal Jesus."
Depeche Mode ~ World in My Eyes (7-song Single)
Zeeba Neighba
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Man, what about “People Are People” - he’s harsh
axolotl
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Man, what about “People Are People” - he’s harsh
Plus, DP are the initials for Deep Purple.
Should someone tell him he can't read or write?
Unsomnambulist
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But wouldn't he be unable to read it?
axolotl
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axolotl
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
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I love this vinyl a lot, I have a sh*tty crosley with an almost nothing to it needle and it's rigged up to computer speakers, but this album sounds really good on it still, this band is one of my favorite bands and the vinyl quality really doesn't disappoint.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
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I love this vinyl a lot, I have a sh*tty crosley with an almost nothing to it needle and it's rigged up to computer speakers, but this album sounds really good on it still, this band is one of my favorite bands and the vinyl quality really doesn't disappoint.
Modern Baseball ~ Sports
Yes, it's really an album. I don't make this shit up.
If I did, it'd be much more creative and unbelievable.
If I did, it'd be much more creative and unbelievable.
Unsomnambulist
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He'll only have to buy a new copy of the LP after 10 plays on that Aleister Crosley.
axolotl
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The (satanic) imaging is incredible.
axolotl
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1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T GET SCAMMED BY THIS CD - this is not the band "Walk the Moon" from Ohio
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
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THIS IS NOT THE BAND "WALK THE MOON" FROM OHIO!!!!! I understand now why the seller left-out all information about the release date and copyright info.
- this band was obviously created by the record company (created by committee) to try to sound like Prince or some of the popular sounds of the time -- 1987.
- I listened to the whole CD while in the shower/getting ready and I nearly had to leave the shower to turn it off.
- I managed to listen to the whole CD and 1 song was barely acceptable.
- YUCK! I have around 600 CD's and this is the worst I've ever bought.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
Verified Purchase
THIS IS NOT THE BAND "WALK THE MOON" FROM OHIO!!!!! I understand now why the seller left-out all information about the release date and copyright info.
- this band was obviously created by the record company (created by committee) to try to sound like Prince or some of the popular sounds of the time -- 1987.
- I listened to the whole CD while in the shower/getting ready and I nearly had to leave the shower to turn it off.
- I managed to listen to the whole CD and 1 song was barely acceptable.
- YUCK! I have around 600 CD's and this is the worst I've ever bought.
Walk the Moon ~ Walk the Moon
Not to be confused with...
Walk the Moon ~ Walk the Moon...
which came out decades earlier.
Walk the Moon ~ Walk the Moon...
which came out decades earlier.
Unsomnambulist
Staff member
How do you sort reviews? Just search for reviews by people whose first name is "Karen"?
axolotl
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I'll tell ya; I snort reviews for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Oh... sort? Well, that's very different.
I just come across them: the more negativer the betterer.
Zeeba Neighba
Staff member
This thread brings me joy
Keep up the review snorting...er...sorting, Axo!
Keep up the review snorting...er...sorting, Axo!
axolotl
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This thread brings me joy
Keep up the review snorting...er...sorting, Axo!
Welp, I guess it's time to step up my game, then.
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Spenser Roberts
1.0 out of 5 stars "Psychotropic" is not a synonym for beneficial.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
So I was recently gifted this set of "psychotropic" that is supposed to help with various mental illnesses and even some types of spiritual malaise. As a student of neuroscience, and an autistic with interest in Shamanic music and binaurals I was intrigued. Tonight I gave it a listen. Now my butt is clenched, I need to pee, my skin feels raw, and these discs are going right into the bin. People listen to this stuff? Ouch. Is it psychotropic? Strictly speaking, yes. It definitely does alter brain function and create physiological effects. Not sure if it's because I am neurodivergent or because it's just horrible, but I would have to be bound, gagged, and drugged and forced at gunpoint to listen to any of these files again. Definitely don't do anything useful for me. In fairness, the effects might be different for someone who is neurotypical but all in all I'd say if you are not, give this a miss.
Boris Mourashkin ~ Bio-Energetic Psychotropic Music
axolotl
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Here's another strange example of DG's demented programming policy. Leonard Bernstein recorded three discs of late Mozart symphonies with the Vienna Philharmonic. Only two are still available. One of them, at mid-price, couples symphonies 40 and 41. This one, at full price, has Nos. 39 and 40. Which means that--well, never mind. You can figure out what it means. Stupid, stupid, stupid. --David Hurwitz
Mozart, Bernstein, VPO :: Symphonies 39 & 40
Mozart, Bernstein, VPO :: Symphonies 39 & 40