#408: Sinéad O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

Sinéad O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

March 1990, Chrysalis

1. "Feel So Different" - 6:47

2. "I Am Stretched on Your Grave" (Originally by Philip King) - 5:33

3. "Three Babies" - 4:47

4. "The Emperor's New Clothes" - 5:16

5. "Black Boys on Mopeds" - 3:53

6. "Nothing Compares 2 U" (Originally by Prince) - 5:10

7. "Jump in the River" - 4:12

8. "You Cause as Much Sorrow" - 5:04

9. "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance" - 4:40

10. "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" - 5:47

RESULTS

Rate: 7/10
Best Song: Nothing Compares 2 U

Worst Song: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got

Comments

O'Connor's "Controversies" I've found more irritating than revolutionary. She's courageous about what she does, but she makes a way bigger scene about it than she actually needs to.

Personally, I find her irritating. However, she is incredibly talented.

She tends to lean towards a more Acapella tone in this Album, with softened instrumentals, and belted out lyrics that rattle your bones. Yes, Sinéad, we get that you can sing. Now make some music with a guitar, or organ, or percussion set.

Really, the whole Album is a showcase of vocal abilities. Deep lyrics, but no beat. Strong cries for help, but no rescue team.

Maybe that's just me. But I like music that has it all. Not just talent in vocals, but a good guitarist, and the teamwork needed to make music together. I loved being in bands, just because everybody was needed, felt important, and was just having a great time making shitty music together.