Astronaut - Just Cant Take It

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Review by Kathy McNamara

Album Review: Just Can't Take It by Astronaut (1999) Alright, let’s talk about Just Can’t Take It, the criminally underrated debut from UK rockers Astronaut. Released in 1999 under Fierce Panda—a label known for unearthing gems—this album is a scrappy yet heartfelt mashup of Alternative Rock and Indie Rock. It's raw, unfiltered, and feels like it was recorded in someone’s garage at 3 AM after too many cups of coffee. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick. First off, you gotta hit play on “You Be Mine.” This track hits different—it’s got this swaggering guitar riff that just grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The vocals are all over the place, like they can’t decide if they wanna be sultry or shouty, but somehow it works. There’s this moment halfway through where everything drops out except for a single guitar line, and then BAM! The drums crash back in like a rogue wave. You don’t forget something like that. It’s messy, sure, but isn’t life kinda messy too? Then there’s the title track, “Just Can’t Take It.” Man, this one’s a slow burn. At first listen, it might feel like your standard moody rock anthem, but give it time. The lyrics are sharp as hell—lines about feeling trapped in your own head, trying to break free. The chorus explodes with these layered harmonies that sound like desperation bottled up and finally released. I remember blasting this song on repeat during a particularly gloomy week, windows down, rain pouring outside. By the end of it, I wasn’t even sad anymore—I was pumped. Like, "Yeah, I get it now." What strikes me most about Just Can’t Take It is how real it feels. No shiny production tricks or fake bravado here. It’s just four dudes pouring their guts into ten tracks, hoping someone out there will hear them. Maybe that’s why it slipped under the radar when it came out. But hey, sometimes the best stuff does. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album today feels like finding an old mixtape in the bottom of a drawer. It reminds you of a time before algorithms told us what to listen to, when discovering music felt like stumbling upon a secret club. So yeah, Astronaut may not have changed the world with Just Can’t Take It, but they definitely left a fingerprint. And honestly? That’s more than enough. Oh, and P.S.—if anyone knows what happened to these guys after '99, holla. I need answers.

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Artist: Astronaut
Album: Just Cant Take It
Rating: 3.5

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Just Can't Take It
You Be Mine

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Catalog Numbers

NING 88

Labels

Fierce Panda

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"

About Astronaut

Real Name

    • Astronaut

Members

  • Tim Benton
  • Graeme Elston
  • David Masterman
  • Alex Eckford
  • Brychan Todd

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Just Can't Take It* by Astronaut is a hidden gem from the late '90s UK rock scene. Released in 1999 on the Fierce Panda label, it blends Alternative Rock and Indie Rock vibes. The tracks "You Be Mine" and "Just Can't Take It" showcase their raw, emotional energy. What makes it special? Fierce Panda was known for launching Coldplay’s career, so this album shares roots with one of the biggest bands ever. Not bad for a little indie record!