I keep on going back to the Labi Siffre cover.
― Herbie Handcock (Murgatroid), Tuesday, 22 April 2014 16:29 (nine years ago) link
"runner", "biscuits n gravy", "change", "floyd", "hooch" are my standouts apart from "jerk ribs" (obviously). i rep hard for this album eff everyone who thinks it's boring
― lex pretend, Tuesday, 22 April 2014 17:11 (nine years ago) link
I love this. Friday Fish Fry still my fav track
― cerealbar, Tuesday, 22 April 2014 18:24 (nine years ago) link
10 tracks in and the only one I could do without so far is "Bless the Telephone."
― Humorist (horse) (誤訳侮辱), Tuesday, 22 April 2014 18:48 (nine years ago) link
Kelis one of the best singles artists of our generation imo
― Whiney G. Weingarten, Thursday, 24 April 2014 14:35 (nine years ago) link
Saw her last night and it really cemented the fact that Food is really her strongest set of songs ever. I'm just not feeling the Sitek production on the LP. LOVE him on the TVOTR and the ScarJo but I think his reserved, cool, claustrophobic sound really sucks all the funk and life from these songs. I would have rather had, like, a Daptone style production or even Adrian Younge.
But reading this thread it's like, what the fuck do i know
― Whiney G. Weingarten, Thursday, 24 April 2014 14:39 (nine years ago) link
i'm not that familiar with sitek but i don't hear anything untoward or unusual about the production, the arrangements are incredible though.
she has picked her singles very judiciously over her career for sure, unlike many. pox kelis deep cuts tho:
mafiasuspendeddaddyflash backstick upmarathonfuck them bitchesbraverunnerbiscuits 'n' gravy
― lex pretend, Thursday, 24 April 2014 16:22 (nine years ago) link
oh wait "brave" was apparently a single, replace with "little suzie"
― lex pretend, Thursday, 24 April 2014 16:26 (nine years ago) link
1.5 songs in and I feel like I'm listening to a lost Des'ree album
― chillin' on an "awesome pretzel" hoagie (DJP), Friday, 25 April 2014 14:57 (nine years ago) link
Whenever I have a parade that needs raining on I know that ILX won't disappoint.
― What is wrong with songs? Absolutely nothing. Songs are great. (DL), Friday, 25 April 2014 15:06 (nine years ago) link
Unlike everyone else on ILX, I never hated Des'ree
― chillin' on an "awesome pretzel" hoagie (DJP), Friday, 25 April 2014 15:11 (nine years ago) link
"Cobbler" -> "Bless the Telephone" -> "Friday Fish Fry" is a great sequence of songs
― chillin' on an "awesome pretzel" hoagie (DJP), Friday, 25 April 2014 15:24 (nine years ago) link
Ha, sorry. To both you and Des'ree.
― What is wrong with songs? Absolutely nothing. Songs are great. (DL), Friday, 25 April 2014 15:35 (nine years ago) link
Why is Floyd so perfect. Such an amazing album.
― jay., Monday, 28 April 2014 15:12 (nine years ago) link
on spotify now
― kidd-gilchrist-douglas-roberts- (Spottie), Monday, 28 April 2014 15:24 (nine years ago) link
So this is really great.
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 14 May 2014 14:18 (nine years ago) link
is this album getting some love by blogging circles/music critics? i have been addicted to this record for 3 days. Walking down the streets to Friday Fish Fry is one of the best feelings I had this summer.
― Van Horn Street, Thursday, 10 July 2014 04:11 (nine years ago) link
She played New York about a month ago - did anyone go? I thought about it but then didn't.
― Humorist (horse) (誤訳侮辱), Thursday, 10 July 2014 13:00 (nine years ago) link
I was just about to revive this thread. After giving the album a listen when it leaked and not really getting into it I've just gone back to it and found myself getting addicted to certain songs on here. Played it five times in the last day.
― Kitchen Person, Thursday, 10 July 2014 13:36 (nine years ago) link
The songs on this album are approximately 10000000000000x more enjoyable when heard live. Saw her show last night and she was a complete delight - I came out grinning from ear to ear.
― uxorious gazumping (monotony), Thursday, 24 July 2014 23:19 (nine years ago) link
I mean first of all this album still rules
second of all did you know Mount Kimbie did a remix of "Jerk Ribs"??? Holy shit!!! There's some echo on the vocal that really evokes some 80's pop R&B vibes imo!! V fresh and great!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUAY9X8CWjY
― y kant max read (Stevie D(eux)), Friday, 9 January 2015 14:02 (nine years ago) link
I'm surprised "Forever Be" wasn't released as a single
also "Floyd" still sounds like Spiritualized to my ears.
― y kant max read (Stevie D(eux)), Friday, 9 January 2015 14:04 (nine years ago) link
this album is still so underrated
― Fluffy Saint-Bernard (Stevie D(eux)), Saturday, 12 November 2016 21:43 (seven years ago) link
^ Agreed. "Floyd" is such a beautiful jam.
― Ross, Monday, 14 November 2016 17:16 (seven years ago) link
it always sounds beautiful in the summer gloaming
― art baengels (monotony), Monday, 14 November 2016 23:23 (seven years ago) link
kelis in 2021!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EJLxF0mElM
I haven't felt compelled to return to the rest of it, and my overall impression is that it's pretty dull.
Also wow I was SO wrong about Food back when it was first released. It's probably my favourite Kelis album now, or at the very least my most-played.
― monotony, Friday, 8 October 2021 07:03 (two years ago) link