What were your impressions of this album after the first five minutes?
Oddly enough, my first thought was of Donovan's "Sunshine Superman".
Did those first impressions change as you listened to the album?
By the end, I didn't think it sounded like Donovan, so yes.
Were the opening 2-3 tracks or the closing 2-3 tracks stronger?
Definitely the first three.
Did you find you enjoyed this album more or less on repeated listens?
About the same, really.
What was your favourite track?
Definitely the opener. I love those small town songs.
What was your least favourite track?
None, I really disliked, but probably "Song For Syd Barrett".
What did you think of the variety of tracks presented?
Varied enough to maintain interest and not enough to lose focus.
How would you describe the overall mood?
Lo-fi psychedelic jangle-pop.
Would you listen to it again for purposes other than this club?
Definitely.
How well do you know this band/artist?
I'd heard of them, but never checked them out.
If you're familiar with this band/artist, how does this album compare to their other work?
N/A
How would you improve this album?
I'd probably change the track listing. Make "Fracas on West Street" the closer.
Would you recommend this album to a friend?
I don't have any IRL friends who would appreciate this, but if I did, I would.
Will you be exploring this band/artists' other material?
Certainly.
What did you think of the vocals?
They worked for the album's sound.
What did you think of the instrumentation?
Normal for the genre.
What did you think of the production?
What production?
Any other thoughts to share?
The lyrics made me think of the Kinks at times.
Rate the album out of ten. No decimals!
7/10.
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