Sep 06 2022
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Surprisingly deep and interesting. I knew the couple of hits going into the album, but the rest of the songs showed an unexpected maturity from The Beach Boys.
4
Sep 07 2022
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
It was very… ok? It honestly felt pretty dull, like a sepia-tone version of emo-punk like Taking Back Sunday. There were a couple stand-outs like Cherub Rock and Disarm, but I found the droning guitar and drowned-out vocals to be offputting.
2
Sep 08 2022
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Fun, simple acoustic guitar with a mellow, soulful voice. I really enjoy the vibe and I'll likely come back to the album for some calming influence.
The lack of musical variety will be a sticking point for me, though. It began to wear on me about halfway through. It feels like the kind of album you pick two or three songs off of and move on.
3
Sep 09 2022
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
This was a solid entry into the annals of metal, but certainly not Metallica's best. In-between Master of Puppets and Metallica, Justice for All feels like it falls a bit flat.
Hetfield's vocals feel washed out, the guitar riffs don't quite speak to me, and the bass was not very present, but the theme of the album shines through strongly and the lyrics paint a vivid picture of corruption and injustice.
3
Sep 10 2022
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
I had never listened to the Smiths before now, despite hearing some raving reviews from fellow fans of alt and indie rock. From what I'd heard, I expected their music to be a bit... weirder. I see now how they inspired indie bands for decades to come and laid some of the groundwork for emo-rock.
The album is marked by clever lyrics, sprawling vocals, impeccable guitar work, and a delightfully morbid feel. I will absolutely be returning to this album and venturing deeper into their discography.
4
Sep 10 2022
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
This sounds like the worst Sonic the Hedgehog soundtrack ever made. If industrial soundscapes are your thing, you may enjoy it.
1
Sep 11 2022
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
This album swings wildly between jazzy electro-swing and dull house music. There are a couple fun standouts like Sweet Dreams and Love is a Stranger, but as an album it does not stand out at all.
2
Sep 12 2022
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
It's about what you want from a pop album. Fun, upbeat, and catchy.
While it does have a pretty unique sound, it does get a bit samey. There were moments where I couldn't tell where one song ended and another began, which can be good if that's the goal (on something like Abbey Road) but that doesn't seem to be the case here.
3
Sep 13 2022
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
This is a group who has clearly perfected their sound. The guitar on this whole album is unreal and the drum beats are fun.
I'm not much of a metalhead, but this album has definitely sucked me in, Hangar 18 in particular.
4
Sep 14 2022
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Pretty dull honestly. Nothing exciting at all. If you want extremely mellow techno beats with little to no variation, this is for you. Otherwise, pass.
1