Next time I am Conjuring up holy holy demons this is the album I'll listen to
Album contains the sweetest cover of inna godda davida ever. I was in the right mood for this today.... Another reason O appreciate this 1001 album site... Would not have actively sought this out
Unusual instrumentals... Can't imagine picking it up to play as an album but still was interesting background filler
Meh. Groovy, but only as a period example
Great way to stick the landing for the week. These are songs from when I was alive. Every damn song was great. 6 out of 5 stars
Assaults the senses like a middle aged vegan named Karen who. Is. In. A. Hurry. And is standing behind you in the 10 items or less line and who has just counted 13 items in your cart. Having been in my second year of college when this album was released, I cannot recall any potential drug or combination thereof which would permit me to enjoy this uneven rhythm enough to listen to it again. Seem to recall it was against Geneva Convention to play this to POWs, but does have potential use as the album to play if you have unwelcome house guests.
Very interesting. Had heard of them but had never listened before. Nice clean sound and vocals. Compelling lyrics. Gonna listen again on my way home
Unusual instrumentals... Can't imagine picking it up to play as an album but still was interesting background filler
Meh. Groovy, but only as a period example
I liked the sound but it was like someone couldn't commit to writing a complete song. Just dropped / ended too soon....
Such a great album. Had not heard some of those since the 80's. Elton and Bernie were just starting to peak and the songs were powerful. Will listen again
9 of the songs sounded like the same thong with different words. Was not until the last two songs that it showed signs of life. Could exist without listening to it ever again
Next time I am Conjuring up holy holy demons this is the album I'll listen to
Speed was evidently a factor in picking their drummer. Or their dtug of choice. Either way
If you are into a activity this might raise your cardio. Ok for sure but not my typical cup of tea
Very nice example of British skittle music.... Good fiddle, decent lyrics
Did not care for the spoken word / rap style music although it was more intelligible for me than American rap.
Great late at night ease back album. Psychedelic 60s vibe
Still great 50 years later. McCartney is incomparable....
Sweet dulcet tones... Remember the 60/70s latin influence.
Instrumentals were nice. Apple sounds like she's trying too hard to be breathlessly sexy. She failed
Was not half bad. Good instrumentals. Vocals fine but had a difficult time with the lyrics....
Good rocker from 1970. While not my cup of tea, certainly was classic and enjoyable
Bowie trying something new. A bit off though. Not as strong as Changes
Another famous band I had never really listened to. Enjoyed this a lot on a rainy Monday drive to work
Listening to the solo efforts from each of the Beatles it's not hard to appreciate the reason each is still so admired.
From when it was all still simple songs with easy meanings....what a great time.
A very young sounding JB. Before she went big she apparently was a vanilla folk singer. Glad she grew into it
Meh. Didn't like 'em in the 90s. Have not changed my mind
Something about angry Irish music first thing on Monday morning hit me just right....
Good sounds. Just edgy enough for the times.
Wonderful to hear Ray with a full orchestra! A legend
Not bad but snippet format makes it hard to get invested in the music
Allegations not withstanding this was good music, perhaps made ominous by the later accusations.
Very thoughtful lyrics, good 70s rock tracks. Zappa was not a great vocalist no matter how you try to lipstick that pig. Miss him though...
Like Zappa yesterday, thoughtful lyrics. Hiphop style and much better vocals
Pre80's 80's-cover band. Just sounded like they were trying to imitate someone but never figured out whom
Great music ... Clean expressive lyrics where the instruments don't overwhelm the songs
This music is driven by the instruments rather than the vocals. Nothing really clever there; dream on and don't want to miss a thing were more pleasing
Not a one of these could be sung a Capella... The energizer bunny tires out before this drummer. Not a fan
Surprisingly delightful. I was a bit leary reading the wiki but ended up enjoying her efforts.
Pogues appear as first repeat artists to my knowledge.... Not sure this album is unique to qualify as 'must hear'. Good but.....
Mellow thoughtful lyrics, music that accompanies rather than overwhelm. What you played when you were with your best chick
So clear a purposeful! Such a beautiful lady. More!
A bit of an odd duck for the time period.... Unique layered folk song appeal. Good to listen to once
First impression was 'echo of late disco era early 80s techno'. The singer did not show a huge vocal range but was alluring in the solumness of her words. Ended up delighted with the entire album. Probably didn't listen to her before since I am an old man and she is a youngster - and I avoid the appearance of impropriety. I will be listening again
One of the defining sounds of 60s folk. A simpler time, when vocals and words could tell the story
Mid 70s country. A bit cringy by today's light but still great for the time period
Easy to listen to instrumentals. Was ok on vocals. Listened to an extra cut and liked it better
This came out in an era when I didn't have much time to appreciate any music, let alone rap. When this came up on 1001 albums, I cringed a bit. I was wrong. The lyrics were for the most part a decent poetry. I still am not a big fan of the instrumentals background/scratching.
Instruments were really good. Vocals seemed to be secondary. Was a good Monday morning drive time listen....
Not what I would actively seek out. But was not terrible....
Had only casually listened to Petty before...whatever was top 40 playlist stuff. Really liked the Wildflowers album that came up... Will listen again
Album contains the sweetest cover of inna godda davida ever. I was in the right mood for this today.... Another reason O appreciate this 1001 album site... Would not have actively sought this out
Sad end to the week. Was not terrible but not as interesting as previous albums this week
Ok as background noise. Decent mix between music and vocals
A nice surprise. Had a fresh jazzy feel...bouncy. Worth another listen some time
Started out interesting. For the time it would have been innovative. Quickly became repetitive... C'esr dommage
Never had listened to the Beastie Boys although I've heard Fight for Your Right to Party and snippets of some of the rest. Couldn't work the whole way through as it became less and less unique and more and more flavorless...
Interesting blend of orchestral sounds against the backdrop of Morrison voice. Would listen to again
Great period piece. Music depended on the strength of the performance and Elvis was up to the challenge. My parents probably danced to this
Wow. Was good for it's time. Considering the low tech approach still could have been better
I enjoy songs which tell a tale. Really enjoyed the stories
Wasn't too impressed until one of the middle tracks that had a very tasty minor key hook. Vocally uninteresting
Really benefited from the interstitial comments about representing for females. Made me appreciate she wasn't being "vulgar" (btw I didn't care but it would keep me from recommending to others) for shock sake. Mid line marks because hiphop isn't my thing but salute to the author for speaking her thoughts!
Modulates well but I couldn't get interested today
Had not heard of her in the 70s... Kind of wish I had. ..
This lovely set of tracks got interrupted 4 different times. I will listen to this again some day when I know I won't get bothered. Mid rating not its fault
Certainly not what I expected. I have a techno-jazz vibe with this one. Would be a great slightly buzzed drivetime track
Made for a great drive home track. Good vibe energy
Not my favorite genre. There are plenty of interesting samples and derivations but ultimately having trouble getting into it
Cheap trick. Good rocker but soundtrack played in background without compelling me to listen attentively. Meh
Great way to stick the landing for the week. These are songs from when I was alive. Every damn song was great. 6 out of 5 stars
Had a jazzy-grunge feel. Interesting for a listen but I doubt I will wake up saying let me jam to Crooked Rain
Anti-disco in the throughs of the disco era. A rocker when the money was going to others. Not the hero we needed. The hero we deserved
Ray Friggin Charles. Such a soulful voice. Digital remastered cleaned it up so nice.... 4 stars
East Coast hip hop... Lyrics seem to be focused on business... Again, hip hop is not a fave but there were some good stories told in the lyrics.
Saved this for Sunday morning. Such a great background track to my long drive.. Loved it
Rhcp was interesting..... Would give it at least a three
Amusing throwback but lacked the later picturesque story telling
Couldn't listen beyond the first three or 4 tracks....
Again not my preference. Some interesting lyrics / stories
Definite 90s vibe.... Hard to dislike but did not capture my heart
Liked the drivetime no thoughts needed quality. Not bad for current millennia
Great light jazz. Could have listened to twice if I had the time
Was very innocuous as background drive music.... Actually that's good
Sweet notes were made of these...who am I to disagree?
The oh so young Merle Haggard aged so very well. A young guy telling these stories is interesting. An old guy, damn becomes credible.
This is a group that my wife, who has very questionable taste in music, might enjoy. Me, not so much
Wonderfully darkish on a chilly fall preHalloween Friday. 3.5 to 4 lets see how Monday makes me feel
I love a good dirty story now and again. Would not listen to in the car with kids, but was right for the time
Whew. Glad that's over. Instrumentals were good. Not fun on the voice....
This was delightfully jolly. A surprise that it was as early as 1969....would go 4.5 stars if the scale went there
Wonderful rhythms... Did not mind that I don't understand Portuguese...
Got hooked at theintro with the minor key... Loved the whole because of it
She tells such a vivid story! Certainly one of the best from the timeframe.
Marvelous roll lately with these minor chord pieces. Super happy this was on my play list today. Great change up for road music
Such are the baselines that we messure against.... Presence, style, wrapping in the warmth... Enjoying this quite a bit
Very solid music. Since this is recent I am giving 4 stars to maybe boost his scores so we hear more from him in the future
First time I listened to the full album... These guys might go places
The 90s were like this....edgy with a decent back beat. Today was not a 90s day.
Awesome for the sound engineering. Will keep this handy for when I test drive a new car. If it sounds wrong, that car will be wrong
Really enjoyed the use of synth and contemporary instruments. Actual muscians these guys
So many of his songs held hope for a better humanity....
A pity... The year end album was not to my tastes. Glad that's over much like 2021
If this guy was in the piano lounge I would definitely wait until the set was finished
First parts lacked intimacy... Last paets lacked enthusiasm
Easy to listen to. Great album for the era
Kinda sweet like the great girl bands of the 80s like the Bagles and the GoGos, but with a sailor language variant
Very solid instrumentals. A bit hard to wrap myself in the lyrics
Nice. Distinct songs... Not the 12 versions of the same thing other 90s bands played. Worthy of a second listen
Great tales are told via simple guitar and Dylanesque word singing
I have an overall appreciation for Prince so a bit prejudiced. Can listen to this any time and not be disappointed
Has potential for a smooth jazz / rap fusion. Never found of misogynistic lyrics... People are undervalued enough with our dumping more on
Absolutely wonderful way to end the week. Back when I was alive these were the music track in my college existence.
Really great album for today. Will listen to this again...
Marvelous lyrics. Great folk guitar and harmonica. Regretful yet distinctive voice....
Such a delightful stretch from the normal folkie stuff. Paul Simon is definitely multi talented
Caught me by surprise. I love easy jazz, and great lyrics. His distinctive voice fits the music well...
If I needed a sound track for a haunted house I might be tempted to include some of these cuts. Was not whelmed
Seemed as if he was in too much of a hurry 'to spit'. Did not leave enough time to tell the story....
Quite the surprise. Great instrumentals but limited vocals on the initial tracks. Excellent soundtrack for Monday drive time
Amusing era piece from the 60s. Funny names were all the rage, but if you played an awesome bassline you could sell records
This was the LP album equivalent of a self published vanity book. While the lyrics were generally pleasant story telling, the vocals strained to find what key the song should be in. I can't be sure why this was an album I should listen to unless to serve as a base line for low end.
West has more of a reverence for his words and story telling than many of his genre peers. He makes the songs thoughtful. As someone who is not necessarily a fan of rap, I nonetheless enjoyed this
After listening to track one, I was discomforted by the thought this was Faust 4, implying there were at least three more. Subsequently, giving a fair listen to the other tracks, I appreciated the soundscaping but I can't ever imagine me saying this is what I want to listen to today
Ah the 80s! This was an interesting album that fits my recollection of the time era... Mostly harmless...
Fun prog rock entry to start the week.... Would listen to again
Music 'quality' was very decent. While some of the tracks seemed disorganized, there were some that came across as heartfelt which made me appreciate the talent.
Such a strong album. Great voices, great stories. Great brass and all beautifully mixed
Kind of a tail end disco feel. I was pleasantly entertained
Another case of very well done story telling by the hands of an imperfect voice. A 'generous' 3 but more 2.5
Much like the previous offering from Cohen, very decent minor key stories. Voice sounds like it never really gets to where it should be
American story telling... Did not care for these unpolished bits
Great distinctive sound. Fully stepping from the live and peace 70s to the rumbling 80s
Who'd a thunk a French language metal album would bethis good? Rating 4 so I take a moment to listen again
Great, I thought. Another Leonard Cohen album. How do 3 of these make a 1001 list? But, my goal was to challenge myself to listen to music I was not exposing myself to... Reading the wiki notes about this being close to the 'finale' life-wise for Cohen made me curious. The pathos of the lyrics and voice here added a quality that made me enjoy the album as a farewell note.... Would have been slightly better as a night time listen.
Loved it! Just a lot of fun. Final cut was the first song in memory that openly 'wished someone was dead' but done in such a way rhey wouldn't mind the journey
Hadn't listened to this in years. Came in fresh for a Monday morning
French rap... Who knew? Softer than urban American rap. If I understood the words I could learn to like it more
Very nice contrast to yesterday's mc solar french rap. Cyress hill comes as 'grittier'. Good weave of music and lyrics
Sounded nice. I do not speak that language so I can't say I agree or disagree with the lyrics message. Had an optimistic feel though...
Highly frenetic album on a day when my soul cried for soothing. Yea I get it. The guy can tweak the strings impressively fast. Oy!
Paired well with the rainy drive this morning. Doubtful I would listen to again
Great leadoff album for the week. Another personal favorite
Surprisingly delightful. Very nice jazz progressive feel
Lovely bit of music there. Still the clear unencumbered sound of 60s
Lacked something to make ot distinctive.... Plain mashed potatoes of this genre
Lovely voice. Bold album for the timeframe. Snaps to the producers here
This was cutting edge for its time. Rekindled an interest in seeing the movie. 40 years later has lost an edge....
Didn't dislike but also didn't fancy it. Freddy M was solid in lead and that scientist fellow May seems to be effortless in his playing
A lovely voice. The music felt like an avant garde art performance. Might have been more tolerable if I was deep into my cups
Meets all my 'likes' criterea. Music goes with lyrics goes with story.... Notable how many of these are covered by other artists.
Great blues/jazz leadoff this week. Muddy Waters certainly the best of the era
Wow! I really liked this album. Great stories and told clearly (disclaimer, my suckass hearing needs discernable words). Hit me in the intellectuals with his thoughtful approach to describing the modern hypocrisy
Early Stones. Seems almost 'simple' in comparison to later stuff... A few less layers. Liked it...kind of clean
Led Zeppelin was seminal. On the cuts from this album, many are still landmark today
Lot of great musicians in the 80s. Prince was definitely top two....
A sweet voice. Great story telling if a bit broad strokes
One of the few albums that compelled me to check the Wikipedia entry. Who was responsible for this travesty? There was a surface resemblance to traffic and john barley corn. But scratch the surface and it was quite unattractive underneath. Yikes
A step away from the prevalent disco of that era. The promise that was all the best of 80s music.....
Such a fantastic voice.... She really brought these beautiful songs to life
This album helped to change music as we know it. Advanced from the easy three chord 'light' songs to songs made intended with depth
I was so innocent when this album came out. Everyone was their own kind of 70s bad ass bad company. 50 years later still a good listen but I understand the vast difference between thinking you are a bad ass and actually being one. Mea culpa
Organ / synthesizer music was still very novel back then...
Oh what an age it must have been! Talent just kind of found each other and made the soundtracks of a generation. These guys were good
Not the best of the era. Lead singer wasn't to my tastes. Interesting background music for drive time
I endured this. Nothing spectacular in the lyrics but a tolerable drum and guitar. Disposable
You can feel the love in his voice. Yes there were break up songs but they didn't come from anger or hate.
I liked this Dylan offering.... Easy vocals right music mix.
What an interesting collection. I got caught up in the techno vibe. I was so happy they were not trying to bemore than just a great beat. Would be 3.5 if I was allowed halfpoints
Classic Beatles... Love songs before they wove deeper meanings into it
I tend to agree with Wikipedia in this case. I did not see this as extraordinary. Decent but not in the top 2000 of all time
Uncomplicated music (except for a track or two) easy to listen to
Not what I expected of 90s music. Gave me pleasant vibes like 60s California easy rock
Preface: I am not a big rap guy... From technique points was not bad. Could not embrace it
Nice gritty light industrial feel. Not bad but unlikely to be on my replay list