What makes Honey Lingers by Voice of the Beehive notable?

Honey Lingers received generally positive reviews and helped solidify Voice of the Beehive's presence in the alternative rock landscape of the early '90s. The album featured tracks that charted well internationally, contributing to their growing influence among contemporaries in the genre. Released in 1991, Honey Lingers was Voice of the Beehive's second album following their debut, which had established them within the alternative rock scene. This record came at a time when the band sought to refine their sound while gaining more commercial footing, building on the modest success of their first release.

How many songs are on Honey Lingers?

Honey Lingers has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Honey Lingers

Voice of the Beehive · 1991

31 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

Bright melodies and jangly guitars intertwine with introspective lyrics, reflecting a vibrant yet bittersweet exploration of love and identity.

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Monsters and Angels — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of juxtaposition between haunting themes and catchy pop hooks, embodying the band's signature style.
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I Think I Love You — A reinterpretation of a classic tune, this track showcases the band's playful yet earnest approach to love, highlighted by its infectious chorus.
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Perfect Place — Closing out the album, this song encapsulates a yearning for belonging and acceptance, blending emotive lyrics with an uplifting melody.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album balances upbeat melodies with introspective themes, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a bright, upbeat tempo with jangly guitars and layered harmonies, creating a lively atmosphere.
Tracks six through ten introduce more introspective lyrics and slightly slower tempos, shifting the emotional tone of the album.
Several songs feature call-and-response vocal arrangements, enhancing the interplay between the lead singers.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Monsters and Angels 3:38
2 Adonis Blue 3:39
3 I Think I Love You 3:14
4 Look at Me 3:04
5 Beauty to My Eyes 3:01
6 Just Like You 3:22
7 Little Gods 2:36
8 I'm Shooting Cupid 3:11
9 Say It 2:29
10 Perfect Place 3:33

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