Bakesale

Sebadoh

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 23, 1994)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sub Pop
• ASIN: B0000035GN
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,062 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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It was only a matter of time before the return of the sensitive singer-songwriter. However, the 1990s style requires that the introspection be broken up with a little tomfoolery. Sebadoh are masters of the game. Lou Barlow is the inquisitive and earnest leader who delivers the heartfelt "Not a Friend" and "Together or Alone" with all the hurt and pain he can fit on his sleeve. Jason Loewenstein is the guy with the captivating guitar line. Put together, they're something like Donny and Marie--one is a little bit sensitive, the other a little bit rock 'n' noise. And just to prove they're a democracy, they give drummer Bob Fay some with his lone composition, the surprisingly tuneful "Temptation Tide." --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy rockin', June 22, 2004

By	Paul Kath "Blah" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This actually is one of the best albums Sebadoh would release. The music and sound is totally laid-back compared to something like Bubble and Scrape or Smash your head on the Punk Rock. One reviewer said it was a "subtle pop classic" and that is the exact definition of the album itself. It's way more subtle and easier then other Sebadoh albums.

This actually had the first Sebadoh tune I've heard and this is the second last album I bought. The song was Skull and I heard it in the opener of the skateboarding video Anthology (by Transworld magazine). I liked the song at the beginning and thought it flowed really well with what was going on. I would later find out after about 2 years that it was from one of my favorite bands.

Even though this is way more relaxed then the other albums, it doesn't mean that Lou won't deliver some harsh (But cynical) lyrics and some pretty powerful songs. Tunes like Careful, License to confuse, Not a friend and Magnet's Coil all have a unique sound with some very, very good lyrics. Careful is almost devastating to hear but it's all so simple at the end. Not a Friend is something we all can relate too sometimes with friendships. License to Confuse is just 2 minutes of cynsism from Lou. Magnet's Coil isn't as harsh as most of the album, but the opening base line is extremely catchy. Then there's the easier songs with the easier sound. Skull, Got it, S Soup, Rebound, Dramamine and Together or Alone. Together or Alone just gives me a feeling of emptyness but it's a great song. Skull is the first song I heard from Sebadoh, great tune but nothing to crank. Rebound is just awesome. S Soup and Dramamine somehow connect within listens.

One song that sticks out though is Give Up. Starts off like a heavy metal track then goes right into the normal Sebadoh type ranting. It's my favorite track on the album next to Careful and Not a Friend.

Totally recommended for some great songs with even better lyrics. I wish Sebadoh were still around....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lou Barlow is my pagan god!, January 30, 2000

By	Cornelius (Lafayette, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

In the Pantheon of classic lo-fi albums, Bakesale ranks as the greatest ever recorded. Lou Barlow's songwriting is pristine (as always) and Jason Loewenstein finally comes into his own as a wonderful songwriter (his song "S. Soup" is in a class by itself). Sebadoh paved the way for indie rock, and this is their high water mark. In short, if you love the rock and roll music, Bakesale is a must.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing album, May 12, 2002

By	D. Hurst (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Sebadoh's Bakesale is definitely one of the best albums of all time. The band is unusually collabrative, pumping out a collection of songs that fit together so well it could almost be considered a concept album. Just when you've had enough of Lou Barlow's sensitive whining, Jason Lowenstein takes over and pelts out one of his raucus tunes. This is the most cohesive they ever sounded. If you buy just one Sebadoh album get this one.