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Popcorn Fish Guinea Pig - Museum Mouth

1. What were your VERY FIRST impressions on listening to the album, say from the first five minutes in?
A whole lot more indie and acoustic than I had expected. Really nice.

2. What did you think of the opening track?
I liked it. It was nice and laidback and gentle, very indie folk I feel. Maybe.

3. What did you think of the next track?
Liked that too. Heavier. Kind of a shock after the opener (not a shock, really, but a surprise) but still quite good.

4. Did you like the vocalist? Hate him/her? Any impressions? (see note 1)
He was all right, nothing special, nothing that stood out really.

5. Did the music (only) generally appeal to you, or not? (see note 2)
Generally, mostly yes

6. Did the album get better or worse as you listened to it (first time)?
Kind of the same; lost interest halfway through each time I listened to it.

7. What did you think of the lyrical content?
I didn't take too much notice really

8. Did you like the instrumental parts? (see note 3)
Yes

9. What did you think of the production?
You know me and production...

10. Did you know of this artiste prior to listening to the album, and if so, did that foreknowledge colour your perception of this album?
No. I had seen it posted in one of the threads, that's all.

11. Is this, generally, the kind of music you listen to or not?
It's basic rock so yeah, mostly.

12. Assuming you listened to the album more than once, on repeated listens, did you find you liked the album more, or less?
It was kind of the same. No, actually, it got a little wearing after the fourth time.

13. What would you class as your favourite track, if you have one?
“Bugeyed”, “History's mysteries”, “Failure's hall of fame” (he sounds like Lloyd Cole on this!) “The big stairs”

14. And the one you liked least?
There's nothing I actively don't like but much of it I don't remember or it passed me by. Every time.

15. If the album in question is a debut, did that fact allow it, in your mind, any leeway, and if so, was that decision justified or vindicated? (see note 4)
n/a

16. Are you now looking forward to hearing more from this artiste, if you have not heard any of their other material?

Probably not. It was good, enjoyable but I wouldn't be actively seeking out more of their work. I would call it okay but quite forgettable, bit bland at times. Nothing wrong with that, but there's not much here that would make me check out any more of their material.

17. Were you surprised by your reaction - positive or negative - to the album?
Not really; I wasn't sure what to expect.

18. Did the album end well?

It did, yeah. Good rocky closer, one of my favourite tracks.

19. Do you see any way the album could have been improved?
Not really; it's not that I think it's that great, I just couldn't be bothered trying to point out flaws. I really don't care enough. Definitely agree about the crappy cover though, and this is coming from a prog and power metal fan!

20. Do you think the album hung together well, ie was a fully cohesive unit, or was it a bit hit-and-miss?
(Shrug)

Overall I'd give it a weak Like, maybe 6/10

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