Overheard the first few songs but just got to the computer. VHM Toad -- snoozy but a good album for contemplating the cycle of life, aging, and death. Aimee Mann was NTM, and I liked it.
A "shrug" to REM with their grunge album. Big REM fan but Monster was just one-note and irritating. I like a few songs (Crush with Eyeliner, Strange Currencies) but it's definitely a low point.