Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
Popular consensus identifies Sebadoh's 1991 release III as among the prolific trio's best. Indeed. At the time of its release, III was a shockingly fresh and innovative descent into lo-fi artistry. Ex-Dinosaur Jr. bass player Lou Barlow, now Sebadoh's lead singer and guitarist, seemed to be asserting that indie-rock bands could, in fact, produce introspective songs about love and relationships while still cranking out moshable jams in black-lit clubs. III's myopic, schizoid personality didn't work for some, since it demonstrated that Barlow and Co. wanted to write songs, not just play rock & roll. But the record foreshadowed a notable rush of sensitive rockers, proving that Sebadoh was well ahead of its time. --Nick Heil

Rating: - Great Lo-Fi with historic value
Along with Pavement's "Slanted & Enchanted", "III" helped Lo-Fi garner respect as a credible subgenre. It's pretty uneven, but overall it's very good. Most of the tracks are more interesting than fun, though (but with 23 tracks that's not a problem). Because of the number of its highlights, as well as its historical importance, I give this 5 stars (but with caution, except for "The Freed Pig" its a very acquired taste and only for fans of the genre). Highly recommended for Lo-Fi fans as well as music ... Read More

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Rating: - don't pay $40 or $30 or $20 for this disc
Domino Record Co. (UK) will be reissuing this disc in the very near future for much less than people are trying to sell it here for, and as a reissue, it will likely have a lot of bonus stuff on it. wait to buy this, and get much more for much less.... Great disc, one of Sebadoh's best (but they're all very, very good).

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Rating: - Totally, totally amazing
Even though this isn't the first legit album from Sebadoh. It still is the first complete album Lou and co. released. This is just insanity at times. Even though this album is out of print (it has been for a while), copies are still floating around. Even if you have the slightest interest in Sebadoh or Lou Barlow's work, pick this album up. The standout song for me is the closing track "As the world dies, the eyes of god grow bigger" which is a 7 minute scream-fest of disturbing lyrics and vocals that ... Read More

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Rating: - My Favorite Sebadoh Album
I LOVE this album. I have all sebadoh's albums except for freed weed (yeah i know, ill order it right now) and this seems to be the one i listen to and enjoy the most. It is a very consistent album and it is eric's best. I love all sebadoh albums, but this is their greatest.

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Rating: - Sebadoh-III
Sebadoh III is one of the top ten unknown albums of all time. It moves along with ease considering it has 20+ songs. Listening with earphones is suggested as Barlow and Lowenstein set there own tones through the hard to the soft. Songs such as "Kath", "Perverted World", "G-d told me" and the epic "As the world dies" are great moments in Sebadohs III and I feel myself listening to III over and over. As Lou Barlow once said, "The music is written so that words can be heard." Great match!