Rating:
Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 05/31/2000
Run Time: 52:38
Bush's
grunge-by-the-numbers is certainly well-produced. Under the guidance of
Clive Langer and
Alan Winstanley -- the kings of early-'80s British
pop --
Bush turn in an album that follows all the rules and sounds of American
hard rock, specifically
Nirvana and
Pearl Jam. Their songwriting isn't terribly original, nor is it particularly catchy. What makes
"Everything Zen" and
"Little Things" memorable is the exact reproduction of all of
Nirvana's trademarks, only with a more professional execution. In other words, all the guitars keep rhythm perfectly and
Gavin Rossdale doesn't shred his throat when he sings, he projects from his diaphragm. As far as pop craftmanship goes, it's actually quite impressive.
~Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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