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Bob the Crickets Album Reviews
I don't know why you care what Bob thinks but just so you know, Bob has a very hard scale 10 being the best 1 the worst.

Pearl Jam
Rating: 3

The Young Fresh Fellows: Electric Bird Digest

I’ve listened to this CD a whole bunch and I really just dont know what to think. On one hand the songs are sort of reptetive, and cliche. But on the other hand, the guitar parts are really cool and the songs are just sort of silly and cute. Its sort of a mellow rock combo that I’m not used to. I really like "Sittin’ on a Pitchfork" cause its just a silly song. And i like "Teen Thing" a whole whole whole bunch cause it sounds like that late 50’s style rock that I’m so addicted to. Favorite Songs "Teen Thing!", "Sittin’ on a Pitchfork" and "Tomorrow’s Gone"
Rating: 6.5

Alien Crime Syndicate: Dust to Dirt

I've been listening to this album as I go to sleep for a week, and just thought it was ok, but then I learned the words, and it is ultra fun to sing along to. I love the space sounds in "Outerspace", infact that is my favorite song, cause I'm on a real space kick. The whole album appears to have a space theme, there is a song called "Take Me To Your Leader" and a song called "Atmosphere" and it all has the float-e space feel to me. As a whole, I would describe the band, as an average alternative band with an intriguing and sense stimulating twist. Even though they use the word "pimpin'" I still like the song "pimpin' the land" which really says a lot. Favorite Songs: "Outerspace" "Nothing Beats the Surf In" and "Pimpin' the Land".
Rating: 8

Watts: Self titled

I just got this album so my opinion might change as i listen to the album more, but in general I think the album is good, but all the songs run together and sound similar. The thing is I like all the songs, I just can't tell them apart very well. The album has a ton of engery and just plain rocks. If ya' didnt know, Watts consists of Dave and Aaron from Mono Men, and two other guys who i dont know know. I can hear a slight Mono Men sound in the drums and guitar, but the songwritting is different, its a little less punk sounding and more pop, but I don't mean that in a bubble gum way. Favorite songs: "monkey chain" "trantula" and "misery"
Rating: 6.5

The Monkeywrench: Electric Children

Because Mark Arm's voice is very distinct this album is destined to remind me of Mudhoney. But Monkeywrench is definatly more country influenced which sounds great. I can hear just a little bit of Gas Huffer mostly in the rythem of the songs, and of course the lead guitar part which is played by Tom Price. I really like the way all these songs are written, addictive but not predictable. The drum parts are amazing, they fit perfectly as their own part, not just being the beat the guitarists play to. This album has 3 cover songs on it and they are all great, I havent heard all of the orginals but the Monkeywrench version sounds expecially well put together, and not boring like most modern covers. Favorite Songs: "Thirteen Nights", "Sugar Man", and "Bring on the Judgement Day".
Rating: 8

The Presidents of the United States of America: II

This CD took a long time to grow on me, but now I like it a lot. It is very simple, but a simplicity that facinates me. It rocks. Chris' voice is very neat, It can go fast or slow or low or high-ish. This CD is the most fun if you know all the words, I love to sing along. I really dont have that much to say about this CD. Oh, well. Favorite Songs: "Mach 5" "Tiki God" and "L.I.P".
Rating: 7

Mover: Orginal Recipe

Wow, not was I was expecting at all, this CD is very southern rock. I was expecting some sort of punk/metal thing, i dont know why though so shows me right for judging a cd by its cover. I appericate that these guys can play and the jam session feel, but its not my thing so i dont dig it that much. Its ok background music cause all the song sort of run together for me, they have the same sound and feel. This band is pretty christan too, they have two bible referenced songs. As a whole the band is definatly talented, just not my thing. Favorite Songs: i dont really have any, too run together.
Rating 4.5

The Fire Ants: Coping Mechanism

This is yet another record I bought for a buck because I knew of the band. I was very supprised that the girls vocals didnt suck a fish and that they were actually pretty good. The songs have a lot of nrg which i realized i appreciate a lot right now. Some of the songs have a sludgy, but active sound, sort of like how when you listen to rage against the machine or see bands like 311 live you have to that odd heel tapping dance type thing (at least I do). I hear a bit of the Melvins in one song. The next song is very differnt though, it has a live alternitive-jive-jazzy band feel. Favorite Songs: "12 years" "Manifest" and "Teething Ring".
Rating: 7.5

The Giraffes: The Days are Filled with Years

To tell you the truth I was expecting this cd to be just ok. Maybe a 5 on my scale. But I’m not even half way thru my first listen and I’m sure the cd will make at least a 7. It has a relaxed, sitting round house listening to your best friends play guitar feel. For those of you who don’t know, The Giraffes is the name of Chris Ballew’s (of the Presidents of the USA) solo project. Well this is the second CD so its not really a project anymore. I really like the guitar sound on all of these songs. Most of the songs have no drum parts, but yet it doesn’t feel like its missing anything. I bet Chris played these songs many many times, cause they sound perfected and the best they can be. I like how I can hear the Presidents type songs, but if these songs were on a presidents album, they wouldn’t fit, it gives it a new feel. Favorite Songs: "Giraffes in the underworld" "gone again gone" and "Black Shadow".
Rating: 8

Chris Cornell: Euphoria Morning

This is a great album to sing in the shower. The lyrics are very powerful so if someone sees you singing it youll look real cool. hehehe. anyway this album is great musically, as in how it is written and performed but for some reason it just isnt my style. Its lacking the energy I expect from Chris, he sounds very tired and some what bored. I love the diversity of the songs on this album. I think the perfect time for me to play this cd would be if i were having a party for my grandparents at my house and i needed to play an album I like and that my grandparents would think is keen. Im not sure if i would like this album as much if it werent Chris Cornell, but i guess we'll never know. Favorite Songs: "When Im Down," "Can't Change Me" and "Steel Rain".
Rating: 6.5

Claw Hammer: Hold our Tounge (and say apple)

On first listening I didnt really like this cd much at all and found Jon's vocals annoying. But I figured as long as I bought the CD I should listen to it at least 2 times. So I listened to it again, and his voice was still a little annoying, but the rest of the band sounded so great. On the third time I listened to the CD I thought it was pretty good. My first thought was wow, the drummer kicks ass. Its mostly the first song thats amazing, but it really is amazing. The album as a whole has a blues, jazz, country feel, but its diffinatly rock. There are a lot of different types of instruments used that make the songs have some variety, but for some reason they all sound very similar. Its a very different and interesting mix. Now Jon's voice sounds like a drunk Matt Wright from Gas Huffer with more squeak. I think this band would sound best live, but the CD is ok. Favorite Songs: "The Day It Rained Pigeon Shit" "Water" and "Sugar Breath".
Rating: 6

Melvins: Stoner Witch

The Melvins are neat, I like their slow songs a lot. Actually they are my favorite band to go to sleep to. "Sweet Willy Rollbar" caught my attention as sounding sort of early metallica like, and although Metallica sort of sucks, that song is very cool. Basically my only negitive comment is that I cant just sit and listen to it I have to be doing something else as well, which is actually good for me cause I hate sitting still. Favorite Songs: "Sweet Willy Rollbar," "Queen" and "Lividity."
Rating: 8.5

Love Battery: Straight Freak Ticket

I got this CD expecting to love it but I dont think I do. There's nothing wrong with it its just a little bland. Nothing about the CD stands out. It sounds very alternitive where they have a formula for writting songs. On the plus side they sound really really talented and I'm wondering if maybe I just got one of their worst CD's. They make good sounds come out of their guitars but overall nothing spectular. Favorite Songs: "If It Wasn't Me," "Harold's Pink Room" and "Perfect."
Rating: 5

Coffin Break: Rupture

This CD has some really cool parts but right now overall it doesnt strike me as great. I might just have to listen to it a few more times. Sometimes the vocals are sort of annoying although right after they are annoying they are normally really cool. In the begining of "World" the guitar and drum parts remind me of The Who. I really like the bass parts, Rob rocks. The songs are sort of short which is ok, but what I reall appreciate is that they have short songs but the album is still an hour long cause there are 25 songs on it. I also appreciate the fact that the lyrics are in the CD although there are only lyrics for 14 songs, so either they are tricking me or there are more instrumental songs that I first thought. Favorite Songs: "39", "Stupid Love Song" and "Pop Fanatic."
Rating: 7

Flop: Flop & Fall of the Mopsqueezer

I like this CD a lot, the tiny clip I heard on Hype doesn't do the band justice. Although this is yet another one of those CDs that I have to be in the mood to listen to. It would be a good CD to listen to while playing pool. Its very alternative sounding, but not as poppy as i thought it would be. These guys know how to play guitar which is very cool and the song writting is just overall good. Favorite Songs: "Anne," "You Would be Right" and "b"
Rating: 7.5

Buddy Holly: The Best of Buddy Holly, The Millennium Collection

For the record I hate the title of this album but it was super cheap so I got it anyway. I love Buddy's voice, he sings all sexy-like. Its also very diverse, although that could be cause these songs were recorded over 3 years time. I love the drum part on "Peggy Sue", its very surf-inspiring. The best part of the album though is the simplicity of the songs. Even the guitar solos are simple but they sound really cool none the less. I'm not sure if there is a bass player, but I have yet to hear a bass line, which makes the songs sound empty to me. Overall though that empty sound just highlights Buddy's voice. I love this album. Favorite Songs: "Peggy Sue," "That'll Be the Day" and "Oh Boy!"
Rating: 8

REM: Dead Letter Office

For some reason I don't remember listening to this much although I've had it for a long time. I like the nearly spoken word beat which Michael sings on this album. I like how different this album sounds from the typical REM sound, its very interesting and a neat surprise to my ears. I really like the surf style guitar and overall surf tone, that is just up my alley. The drums on "White Tornado" kicks major booty and I love the bass part on "Bandwagon". The instrumental songs made me realize that Michael isnt the life of the band, he just adds a lot to it, but if they were an instrumenal band I would still love them to death. "King of the Road" cracked me up, I have such odd memories from that song. Favorite Songs: "Bandwagon," "White Tornado" and "Gardening At Night."
Rating: 9

Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense

I like this CD very much. Even though some of the songs arent that great the overall experience of the CD is great. Boy that sounds cheesy. I love the drummer, he rocks cause he has that surf like touch to his drumming, its very fast and stands out above the other parts but not too much. The video is very cool too cause David Byrne just has a really good stage presence. I like the two backing vocals girls dances, they rock. If the bass sounded less synth-ed it would be pretty neat, but the parts themselves are pretty good. I just love all the neat sounds, but I have to be in the right mood to appreciate the CD. Favorite Songs: "Psycho Killer", "Take Me To the River" and "Heaven."
Rating: 7.5

The Murder City Devils: Self titled

I randomly bought this CD after hearing really good reviews of the band, and they deserve it. The vocals sound really nice, he screams but not in the annoying way. I like the bit o' variety on the CD, while the band still has their own signature. The drums are really nice, they stand out and it sounds nice. The guitar feedback is good too. At first listen I thougth some of the songs were boring but then I grew to love them all. Favorite Songs: "Boom Swagger Boom", "Make it on my own" and "Murder City Riot".
Rating: 7

The Who: Who's Next

I got this record at the swap meet for a dollar. I'm very happy about it cause I didn't have any other Who stuff lying around. I like how its so simple, in the guitar parts and stuff, but when its all put together its not boring. One of the classics in my mind. Favorite songs: "Baba O'Riley", "Getting in Tune", "Won't Get Fooled Again".
Rating: 9

Home Alive; the art of self defense

Lots of cool bands on this, Fastbacks, Supersuckers, Love Battery, Shark Chum and The Gits. There is info on Home Alive, a non profit group for making affordable self defense classes for anyone who wants them. There aren't very many songs on it, which is sort of a bummer, but all the band on it are great. Favorite Songs: "Time & Matter" by the Fastbacks, "She's my Bitch" by the Supersuckers, and "W.C." by Shark Chum.
Rating: 8

Green River: Come on Down

Great album. I was very lucky to be able to find this used. In case you dont know Green River is, Steve and Mark from Mudhoney and Stone and Jeff from Pearl Jam and Alex who is now studing to be a lawyer. This is a really short cd, less than a half an hour and it has 6 songs. But they are great! Alex is a great drummer. I can definatly hear the Pearl Jam and Mudhoney in this, so if you like either of them you will like this song. Favorite Songs: "Tunnel of Love", "come on Down" and "swallow my pride".
Rating: 9

Rage Against the Machine: Evil Empire

A good album. Tom Morello is one of the great guitarist of the time. Bassist don't normally get recongized for being good or bad but you have to mention Tim Bob cause not only does he have a cool name but he can really kick ass at playing bass. Favorite songs on the album: "Without a Face", "Revolver" and "Vietnow".
Rating: 8

Mudhoney: Piece Of Cake

One of the funniest bands you will ever see. Maybe the lyrics dont have some deep meaning but Mark Arm can sing about anything and make it sound cool. Even Bob the Cricket doesn't know how to describe how the band sounds but it is good. Favorite songs on the album: "Acetone", "Suck You Dry", and "No End in Sight".
Rating: 8

Nine Inch Nails: Further Down the Spiral

A must have for depressed teens. Trent Reznor is a genius. Normally Bob dissapproves of remixs but if Trent is involved it is ok. The only thing that is scary about Trent is he has a Mercades and owns a mansion in New Orleans next to a govenor. But enough about Trent and more about the album. The best part about the album is that it wasn't made to have singles it was made to be a great album. One word to describe it is "creative". Favorite songs: "Piggy (nothing can stop me now)", "eraser (polite)", and "hurt (quiet)".
Rating: 9

Singles: Soundtrack

They movie would have sucked if (part of) Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell weren't in it. The soundtrack is really cool. There are a lot of softer songs. A good CD to go to sleep to. They are really cool bands but I have to be in the mood to listen to it all the way thru. Favorite songs: "May This Be Love" by Jimi Hendrix, "Overblown" by Mudhoney and "Birth Ritual" by Soundgarden.
Rating: 6

The Inhuman Ordeal Of Special Agent Gas Huffer: Gas Huffer.

They rock. Tom Price is a really cool guitarist. Joe is a great drummer. Don is a snazzy bass player. And Matt makes the silly lyrics sound even better with his weird voice. Together it is just a great record. Favorite Songs: "Fall of the Kingfish", "Double "O" Bum" and "Carolina Hot Foot".
Rating: 9

Frogstomp: Silverchair

This album was ok. I liked it a lot more when I was obsessed with how cute Daniel is. I guess they have some talent though. A hell of a lot more than Hanson or the Spice Girls. My biggest complaint is that the bass line rarely separates from the guitar parts which makes the songs sort of boring. Favorite Songs: "Suicidal Dreams", "Undecided" and "Issrael's Son".
Rating: 5

The Fat of the Land: Prodigy

Bob and I really don't like techno music but this is sort of cool. Bob's only complaint is that the songs are sort of repetitive. Bob likes it I don't know how to explain it. Favorite Songs: "Smack My Bitch Up", "Funky Shit" and "Firestarter".
Rating: 5.5

Superunknow: Soundgarden

Soundgarden kicks ass! Kim Thayl is a great guitarist. One of the few left in rock in roll today. Well unless he starts a solo career I guess he isn't left. That sucks. Well he kicks ass. Chris Cornell is great too. Its too bad Ill probably never see them live cause i have heard they are great live. Plus if Kurt Cobain liked them they're obviously cool. Favorite Songs: "Spoonman", "The Day I Tried to Live" and "My Wave.
Rating: 9

The Lost Highway Soundtrack

This kicks ass. Some of it is sort of boring but other songs make up for it. Its a really dark soundtrack and very spooky. Once again Trent Reznor is a genius. Well what else can i say. Favorite songs:"Eye" by Smashing Pumpkins, "Rammstein(edit)" by Rammstein and "Apple of Sodom" by Marilyn Manson.
Rating: 8

Monster: REM

REM kicks ass! They are the coolest band that has been around for that long. And they don't start to suck after a while like most bands do. Most importantly they never sold out! Amazing. Well... Michael Stipe is the coolest. I saw them at the bridge school concert. Favorite Songs "I Took Your Name", "Bang And Blame" and "Crush With Eyeliner".
Rating: 9

Rage Against the Machine: Rage Against the Machine
Written by ***Guest Reviewer**** Syd the Cricket!

I think this album, Rage's first one is the best. It's rougher, stronger, and has more swearing. yay. Except Tim Bob, Rage's kick ass bass player isn't on the album. In his place is a mysterious figure named "Timmy C." Zack de la Roca serenades us with his singing/rapping really neato voice. Its just a cool album altogether even though its SELF-TILTED. I HATE self titled albums. Spiffy songs: "Killing in the name", "Bullet in the head" and "Wake Up".

Rating:8.7301648562638746475760

Pearl Jam: Vitalogy

I saw Pearl Jam! It Rocked! This album is great its the first Pearl Jam album I ever bought. Eddie's voice seams to rise over all, but if you pay attention you can tell the guitar rule all. Stone and Mike are the riff masters. Jeff has some boring parts but he has some great parts too, I saw his apartment. The booklet is really cool too. Favorite Songs: "Spin the Black Circle", they played that at the concert, "Bugs", and "Betterman".
Rating: 9

Beastie Boys: Ill' Communications

The Beastie Boys are soo cool, I know this isn't their best cd but its the only one I have. Its pretty rockin'. Rap Sucks, that is why the B-Boys aren't rap. The bass sounds great when you crank it up. Some parts are sort of repetitive, that is my only complaint. Favorite Songs: "Root Down", "B-Boys Makin' with the Freak Freak" and "Heart Attack Man".
Rating: 7

Mollies Revenge: Every Dirty Word

I dont know where I got this CD, but I didn't pay for it so I dont care. This music is really cool then this girls voice starts and it doesn't fit. She has a good voice and all but I really don't like singers with high pitched voices. Some songs seem really hard, but their not really they get quiet, some are just sort of slow and some are sort of jazzy. If you like that sort of thing thats good for you but I don't so I'm skrewed. Lots of violins and strings like that. Some cool lyrics though. Favorite Songs: "I Wanna Be", "Every Dirty Word" and "I like to watch".
Rating:4

Butthole Surfers: Electric Larryland

This album kicks ass. Yes Pepper was a little overdone, but the rest of the album is very different and better actually. I don't know how to explain it, I hear devo influences, but I have no right to guess what a band is influenced by so don't quote me on that. They played with Nirvana once. The guitar parts sound really fun to play. I cant hear the bass that well. Lots of cool effects too. Favorite Songs: (with this CD it is tough to choose only 3)"Cough Syrup", "TV Star" and "Birds".
Rating: 8.5

Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Experience

Jimi Hendrix is god. I pray to him every morning and at random times during the day and he keeps me safe. I went to visit his grave, there were lots of nice people there, but anyways about the CD. This is a great cd w/ lots of Jimi's hits (but aren't all his songs hits?). Jimi's style is just amazing he can get sounds from his guitar that will never be imitated. And for a guy who thought he couldn't sing he has an amazing voice. I would not foget Mich Michel or Noel Redding though, they are great too, every guitarist really does need someone to back them up and they do a great job. God this is an amazing cd. Favorite Songs: (This is difficult well)"All Along the Watchtower", "Purple Haze", "Hey Joe", "The Wind Cries Mary", "Angle", "Voodoo Child", "Foxy Lady", "Burning of the Midnight Lamp", "Highway Chile", "Crosstown Traffic", "Castles Made of Sand", "Long Hot Summer Night", "Red House", "Manic Depression", "Gypsy Eyes", "Little Wing", "Fire", "Wait Untill Tomorrow", "Star Spangled Banner" and "Wild Thing".
Rating: 11

Tripping Daisy:i am an elastic firecracker

I got this when I would buy CD's new after only hearing one song off the album. This is the only album I bought during that time I kept. It has a sort of neo-hippy feel to it. I would love to see these guys live! For some reason I really like how the drums fit into the songs, it works really well. Bryan is a great drummer. Can't hear the bass very well in some songs. The vocals are really spiffy, very different, neeto cheeto. Favorite Songs:"Piranha", "bang" and "i got a girl".
Rating: 7

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