1) What are this albums' strengths?
you know, i am never at all a fan of the ultra-hipster circles that praise stuff like this, if it's bad music, it's just bad music - it sorta reminds me of one of my insanity episodes, when i just played on three out-of-tune strings on the guitar and sang in a weird vibrato about Chinese demons
however, saying that, though, there is a mood evoked by these songs, sort of a haunting creepiness that i like somewhat
2) What are its weaknessess?
all songs sound nearly the same, except for the last
3) How does it compare to the artist's other work?
i generally prefer the funk-rock stuff he did with a band, at least that has some semblance of "proficiency"
4) Favourite songs?
European Jewel (Incomplete) - at least that sounds like a "proper" song
5) What feelings did this album evoke?
dread, despair
6) How does this album fit into your regular rotation?
don't like it much, so probably never
7) What stood out to you about this album's themes, musically/lyrically?
it's just a lot of stream of consciousness nonsense, and not even poetic like Dylan's mid-60s rambles
8) If you've had any noteworthy experiences with this album, what have they been?
i am already not feeling well, this just made me more depressed, i think i'll take it off in a while
9) What do you know about this album's creation? Any interesting facts or anecdotes?
that it was done by a band, later it was only a sole man
10) How does this album represent the chosen theme?
it'd put me off subsequent releases
11) How does this album compare to other albums nominated for this theme?
definitely like Beefheart over this, and love Red Krayola, dislike this, but not intensely
12) How does this album compare to others in its genre?
closest i can think are Daniel Johnston's home demos, which have a certain charm, this one is just depressing
13) Can you recommend similar albums to this?
Hello, How Are You? - Daniel Johnston
14) What does this album's artwork say about it? Is it well paired with the music?
no, i expect some grandiose statement from the music
15) Is this a strong debut? Would this artist have benefited if they' debuted with a different album in their discography?
go with the funk rock, dear Mr, Jandek
16) How does this album compare to this artist's remaining work?
his funk rock is good
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