I'm not a fan, but...
931071
Actually, the mix of classic hard rock and grunge Audioslave seem to play is not my cup of tea, but I have to admit I liked Out of Exile which is a very good, complete and well+crafted album.

The first disc from Audioslave sounded good technically, but also pretty boring, some brilliant and inspired moments (Cochise, Like a Stone, Show Me How to Live) aside. This one, however, is much more cohesive, energetic and expressive. THe songs stick together and unlike in the debut, it is clear that the vocals and the instruments are coming from the same source of inspiration.

Cornell sounds tired but not defeated on this album, and still ready to rock. It is a good thing to be able to both enjoy your aggression (Man or Animal, Drown Me Slowly) and be pleased with life in its deeper meaning (The Curse, Be Yourself). Overall, the album has an optimistic, sunnier feel to it - just listen to Dandelion, one of the highlights. Actually, all of the songs are pretty strong, Out of Exile is a well-balanced album.

The instruments shine throughout, form the bass on Drown Me Slowly and Man or Animal to the drums on the title track and guitar on Your Time Has Come and Yesterday to Tomorrow. Sometimes the instruments take too big part in the mix and occasionally there is a lack of motion, but these are minor flaws.

Out of Exile is essencially men's music, for people not dreaming about excesses but self-assured in a way that they know they can do the things they are able to and this is enough (and this is a positive message!), the men who are passionate but not whiny. I advise this album to anyone who looks for good classic rock/metal in recent releases, and am really looking forward to the band's next album.
361441
O.K.
I'm not biased.
It's not that I'm displeased with the album, it's just that I don't like his style of house.
A reviewer commented that he's heard cds from Oakenfold or Sasha, but they don't compare with Bishop.  It's hardly fair to compare these djs considering their diversity in style  and track selection--it's like comparing grunge rock to pop rock.
If  you prefer trance or funky house, then this cd is probably not for you.  If  you are into NRG, thumping electronic house, then pick it up.  You will  probably love this album.  The mixing is well done and track selection is  fine.  I am not a particular fan of this house and conversely can only give  it 3 stars.
1608397
It's okay. Not my favorite but usable.  I will not buy anymore that I can't listen to first before I buy.
3764128
Not thrilled with the way it's made. But that's just my just how I feel, it's not the makers fault.
118358
This album just does not hold my interest or inspire me. I'm a big fan of the Cardigans and Long Gone Before Daylight has a great title and wonderful cover art, but the music is a departure from the band's strengths, in my opinion. I enjoy artistic reinvention and love Gran Turismo even though it's different stylistically from Life and First Band on the Moon. It was shift in style, but they didn't lose any of their core beauty or power along the way.

Here, they go for an organic, stripped-down sound. That seems like it could be a good idea, but in execution, it's...I hate to use the word, but...boring. Gone for the most part are the great melodies, the interesting compositions, beats and instrumentation. The songwriting just does not jump out at me, and although clearly there is an effort to be intimate and introspective, the lyrics often come across as more awkward than resonant. It may not be fair, as an American listener, to dock this album for sounding "less exotic" but that is a disappointment that I feel. No disrespect to the Cardigans for trying something new, but I think that in the case of this album, they lost much of what made them appealing to begin with.
3570920
I can't give this one star. I can't give this 2 stars. THIS DOES NOT DESERVE 5 STARS EITHER (OR 4)! So, the only thing left to give it is 3. "My Generation" will be one of my favorite songs, but this doesn't really match the rest of the stuff I'm into, another example being Iron Maiden, the old stuff. I am way more into bands like Pantera and Sepultura. There are some songs on here I really don't care for, and then some okay songs (My Generation).
138145
I don't really care for the design or the hard plastic, but that's just me. I didn't really care for it.
754094
The title caught my eye.
Different, funny, but not particularly challenging.
I do not want to do these and I do not care for the word requirement.
3983876
I did not care for it, but my sister liked it.
3797937
Not great. I don't love it. At least not compared to other ones.
772853
Found it to be not to my liking although we'll written. Just not my cup of tea so to speak
1278051
I don't know! I am not super thrilled about it! But that just me
1746911
At the risk of being blasted by others for not liking this music, I have to say that it is not my cup of tea.  I was seduced by the two page NY Times newspaper ads with the quotes from a dozen reviewers raving about the production.  While those reviews were both positive and compelling, I found the music discordant and unappealing.  Now, I've seen many Broadway musicals and realize that, for some of them, the music stands up well by itself (e.g., the classic Sound of Music and West Side Story, the more recent Book of Mormon and Kinky Boots).  For other productions, the music is best when heard in the context of the actual show.  I haven't seen Matilda yet, but maybe I will appreciate the music once I've seen the show.  For now, I'm not enjoying it and would recommend to others that you listen to the music first before purchasing.
1389142
While there is nothing wrong with it, this isn't one of my favorite versions of Australia's national song "Waltzing Matilda." It is just the singing style that I don't like.
123995
I can't really comment with any conviction on this one because I bought it for my 'better half'....not for myself.  She likes it..... I just think it's OK.  But then, when it comes to music (and all forms of art/performance) it's in the mind of the beholder on just what can be said.
4338830
Not my type of music, but someone else may enjoy it.
1168098
Not crazy about the fabric...it feels a bit flimsy but, well, it's not my favorite, but it's okay.