Morrissey's crooning is so over the top, and his lyrics toe the line between cheeky and earnestly cheesy. But it all somehow works. Favorite Smiths album for me.
Proggy. Not my usual cup of tea, but highly enjoyable. Makes me want to listen again and check out more of their albums.
Fantastic- my first time hearing this album. Can't wait to listen again!
Decent Celtic-tinged folk. May want to re-visit at some point, but not immediately drawn to it.
I have never been a huge fan of Steely Dan. There's a certain "cheese factor" that gets in the way of me truly enjoying the music. And the vocals are not that pleasant for me. As far as supermarket jazz goes, they do it pretty well I guess. I have always felt that I "should" like them more since they are so well respected by people who's music taste I admire. But it's just not for me. This album is fine, not my favorite by them though.
Took me a while to understand her appeal. What a songwriter! These songs, are slow, melancholy and haunting. Perfect for a specific mood. Even if you're not in that perfect mood, listening to this will induce it.
A voice that I'm used to hearing in background harmonies. When it's front and center in the spotlight, it takes on a different quality. Like yesterday's album (by Joni Mitchell), I am often too busy listening to her voice to pay any attention to the words being sung. She could sing jibberish and I'd listen.
Lots of covers on this album make me wonder about her songwriting. Her voice is the focus for sure.
Definitely the first time I have listened to a Rush album. I wouldn't consider it to be an album I "needed" to hear, but it was pretty cool. I don't know much about the band, but this seems like it is a relatively early album just before they made it big, or I guess the turning point that contributed to them making it big. The sound is BIG, and heavy. There is a drama to the trio's chemistry. I struggle to appreciate the shrill voice, but maybe it will click. I appreciate the proggy long jams that they apparently composed on many of their albums. Perhaps if I'm in a very specific mood I will explore more of their stuff. I could see them putting on a hell of live show.
This is my blurb for Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: Fun, beautiful, loud. From the opening song which modernized Buddy Holly for the 1990's, the album is a slacker daydream that doesn't try to be anything except exactly what it is. It's a shame I didn't listen to them sooner, because I could see my windows-down drives being soundtracked by Malkmus and his gang.
Never listened to them at all or even knew what genres they covered. Unique soundscapes, not bad!
I've always been pretty bored by this album. Atlantic City alone bumps it up a star. I'm glad this exercise in daily listening gave me the opportunity to listen and re-evaluate this album, because it is better than I've given it credit for, but it isn't what I want from a Springsteen record.
I would never intentionally listen to this again.
Liked this from the first few seconds... Will be listening to this more
Spacey and gorgeous. Spiritualized albums exist in their own galaxy, orbiting a lonely planet inhabited by disembodied creatures longing to make physical what exists in the aural realm of these tracks. I may not always be in the mood for the ethereal vibrations the music provides, but when I am... damn.
This man can craft some devastating songs. Does his voice sound smooth or pristine here? No, but that's not the point.
Surprisingly diverse in sound. The Kids are Alright is a poppy track, Please Please Please is soulful, and the title track it, well, game changing. Not an album I listen to much, but one hell of a debut.
Experimental jazz is not what you want for coffeehouse vibes, it's too interesting to relegate to the background. This album has urgency that demands the full attention of the listener. If you can't provide that for these 32 minutes, move along and listen to something else.
I did not expect to like this as much as I did. On the spectrum of music I listen to, this exists right at the limit of how far I will venture into loud/aggressive sounding rock. It's actually difficult for me to categorize this sound.
I like it, but it's not my go to. Maybe I'll reassess one day.
Love this album, and relish the excuse to listen to it this evening.
Some of the songs seem to blend together, but the overall listening experience is nice. Played it a few times over the last couple days.
This album scratches an itch for sure. Rockin’ soulful country reminds of Neil Young, with some folky psychedelia and George Harrison vibes thrown in for good measure. A+ for me.
This album was foundational for me in high school. It's nice to know it still holds up as a fantastic visceral listen from start to finish.
Bursting with energy, potential, and charm. It seems like something I should looove, but it's missing something, so I merely like it a whole lot. Nice mix of riffy rock and introspective ballads, balancing a tension that's at one laidback and yet maintains an urgent glammy ethos.
Not a bad album at all. With dancing shoes on, I could see the rating being boosted significantly. Generally, this is not the music I gravitate to, but it's fun, light, and jubilant.
Great album! Love the sound. Listened to it with no prior knowledge about it (didn't know it was a film soundtrack or how influential of an album it was). Definitely see myself coming back to this album when I'm in the mood for something smooth and funky.
Pretty good, atmospheric, easy to listen to. Not necessarily my cup of tea though.
Long been my favorite Beatles album. So many great songs in a tight 35 mins.
Not for me, but I can see why enjoyers of the genre would be into it
Pleasant to listen to (although all the songs sound pretty similar). Rarely something I’m in the mood for, but it’s easy listening.
Not bad, but not something that I feel drawn to. Sounds like a lesser Thin Lizzy to me. Decently captures the feel of a live rock show though, and some good moments elevate this. Need Your Love is a highlight.
Pretty good early punk. Not usually what I’m in the mood for, but I can dig it.
Not my typical genre, but pretty enjoyable nonetheless. I can imagine this playing while digging through crates at a record store adding a nice soundtrack to the experience
Immaculate and timeless album- It’s DNA is woven into the fabric of modern music. It’s a brief album that’s bursting with ideas and melodies.
Really cool album. Love the use of samples across the tracks. Moby creates a coherent atmosphere, with a mix of electronic sounds, symphonic instrumentals, and samples of roots music.
It has been a while since I was blown away by an album so immediately on first listen. The melodic sensibilities in tension with some more experimental impulses hit that perfect sweet spot for me. Makes me want to dive into the rest of their discography. Great debut album.
Unique album and sound. Feels familiar while also completely distinct. Can see myself returning to this.
Not my favorite Joni album. Solid but not one I feel drawn to.
What a great album. There’s a warmth and looseness to the sound that permeates the whole record. There are some all-time classics on this album.
Recently listened to this album for the first time in a long time. With the other towering masterpieces in Radiohead’s discography, I think this one sometimes gets lost in the conversation. But this record packs an awesome punch of 90s rock with plenty of slower beautifully melodic tracks as well. Overall this album is mellower than I remembered. The band sounds impressively confident so early in their career.
