One factor that made Suede’s (or, in the U.S., the London Suede) “Sci-Fi Lullabies Vol. 1″ enchanting was because the band was creating exceptional music during that period. This compilation album was nearly flawless, with very few subpar songs, as it featured B-sides from their first three albums.
This implies that numerous songs didn’t end up on their original albums, but they were still high-quality pieces. Similar to The Smiths, the secret to Suede lies in the fact that they have always prioritized every track they’ve ever recorded. They weren’t solely aiming for hits. If you happened to be a fan of this unique band, chances are you would appreciate almost everything they produced.
1997’s “Vol. 1” isn’t just an excellent compilation of B-sides for me; it’s undeniably one of the finest such collections any band has ever crafted.
Suede’s Sci-Fi Lullabies Vol. 2 is a mixed bag
Speaking of the newly launched “Sci-Fi Lullabies Vol. 2” (released for Record Store Day in the UK), it had some big shoes to fill. However, a challenge with compilation albums like this is that the quality of songs depends on when they were created, much like their studio albums reflect the band’s era. Since their third album “Coming Up”, Suede’s catalog has shown some fluctuations in consistency.
To put it simply, I found that Vol. 2 didn’t quite live up to the brilliance of Vol. 1, and I don’t think it ever could have. However, this doesn’t mean that the four-vinyl set is poor overall. There are still some fantastic tracks on it, but there seem to be fewer standout gems compared to the first volume.
Unfortunately, it seems that the singles released during those periods were more upbeat and energetic, resulting in a series of high-energy songs rather than a row of more melancholic pieces in Vol. 2.
At the start of this collection, we can sometimes be misled unintentionally. The opening track, “The Sadness in You, The Sadness in Me,” is exceptional, and the second one, “Dawn Chorus,” is commendable as well. However, it’s from here that the quality becomes somewhat inconsistent. “Let Go” leans too heavily towards pop (the hand claps add a fun touch), and “Crackhead” appears to lose its intended meaning.
While this collection of songs isn’t quite up to the level of genius found in Vol. 1, it still showcases a solid effort overall. The sound quality on each track is impressive, as expected from Suede productions, and the songwriting demonstrates careful planning. However, certain ideas that were translated into songs might not have been the best decisions.
The tracklist is as follows:
Side A
- Sadness in You
- The Sadness In Me
- Dawn Chorus
- Let Go
- Crackhead
Side B
- Cheap
- Simon
- What Violet Says
- Still waiting
- Manipulation
Side C
- You Don’t Know Me
- Days Like Dead Moths
- Since You Went Away
- Heroin
- Leaving
Side D
- God’s Gift
- There Is No Me If There is No You
- Darkest Days
- The Prey
- Blinded
Among numerous tunes that deserve repeated plays, two particularly noteworthy ones are “Manipulation” and “Darkest Days,” which grace the opening positions.
Rank: 6 out of 10
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