Gordon - Barenaked Ladies Reviews

If you asked me what things truly make me happy, one of the answers I would give you is: The Barenaked Ladies! Their music just has something so upbeat and energetic about it, that it cheers me up instantly. One of my favourite albums is “Gordon”. Many times have I taken the CD with me to work. Standing on the platform at a train station and ...  Read the complete review

Gordon is the debut album from the Barenaked Ladies, who have just released their fifth studio album 'Maroon'. Gordon is arguably the best of the Ladies' albums, and has the most wacky and fun songs that the Ladies' have become known for. Tracks such as 'Enid', 'Grade 9', and 'King of Bedside Manor'are prime ...  Read the complete review

Listen...put down the STUNT CD(which is BNL's 5th CD, by the way) and pick up GORDON. This first album is one of the music industry's best kept secrets. It is an infectious album with great lyrics, solid music, and loads of fun. It shows that BNL could play any style of music they want...After the first 5 songs, you'll think you're ...  Read the complete review

The Barenaked Ladies are probably the funniest, most innovative group of our time as they are purely there to make their fans smile and to have a good time. Believe me go and see these guys in concert and you will have the time of your life! They put all of their energy into Gordon, which is their happiest, funniest album to date. It reflects ...  Read the complete review

This is feelgood music. The overall feel is a cross between Housemartins and They Might Be Giants, with a bit of Crosby Stills Nash and Young thrown in ("Wrap your arms around me"). Then there's "Grade 9", with its weird mixture of rap and Coasters-style vocals, and the jazzy Manhattan Transfer-style "I love ...  Read the complete review