5/5. A classic, classic rock album. Every song is just so well written and feels so clean. This is just a perfect album and the first side is one of the best vinyl sides in music history. Just so good.
5/5. It's wild because I was preparing to hear unlistenable music and then it was just Frank Zappa, just a little more chaotic. Sure, this honestly feels more like artists trying stuff just to try it, even sounding like none of them have picked up an instrument before. And yet other times it is counteracted by intelligent and complicated riffs and musicianship, creating a fine line between both. I think by the end of it, I would say this is an album of so many creative ideas that it's too important not to rate high. And the lyrics in the spoken word songs are so weird it feels like I am having a fever dream. Any musician can hear the amazing songwriting here, it's hard to deny this is an awesome album. Best Song: Moonlight on Vermont, China Pig, Ella Guru (Honestly it depends on the day though which one I like the most)
5/5. A strong and powerful love album, a lost or distant love. There is passion in the voice and although everything is over the top, I feel the emotions coming from a man who has been hurt and damaged. It is essentially pop but they feel like old tales of love on the sea. The title of the album is about a hallucinatory sickness that sailors got from being out on the sea for long periods of time. The music evokes that feeling so well, it's hard to not see the pain and sorrow from the lyrics. I don't even remember most of the album but I remember feeling enraptured, like a siren on the sea, so it gets a 5.
4/5. Oh my gosh, post punk that doesn't suck! Love the chaotic instrumentation and the chill, lax vocals. The piano solos is not something I was expecting in my punk but it super works. Xylophone behind a disco beat, with aggressive vocals. Truly a masterpiece. Only one or two misses, everything else awesome.
5/5. The best live album I know. Every song is enhanced live and the solos and instrumental work is so much better than studio. Truly amazing.
4/5. First half is perfect but second half has a lot of filler songs. The End is great but doesn’t make up for the three songs before it that don’t land.
3/5. Good background music. Not the best electronic album I’ve heard. Would rather listen to massive attack.
5/5. Very unique collection of songs that surprises on each listen. A lost gem of the era.
2/5. Some good songs but kind of weak compared to Funhouse. Wouldn’t listen again besides 1969 and No Fun.
3/5. Fairly a good album with some listenable songs. Not my favorite genre but see the appeal.
4/5. Crazy how there are so many hits on this album. It should be a 5/5 but some of the lesser known ones sound too similar that it’s hard to tell them apart. By the end of the album you get the vibe but dang does this album have bangers.
4/5. Some songs like song is over and bargain are pretty mid. Every other song is very good.
3/5. I can see the influence the band gave to future rock/rap bands but it’s not a genre I enjoy.
2/5. Lyrics are quite interesting and unique songwriting, but I would never listen to this album regularly. Makes me feel so out of place. Some songs I might listen to again but never the whole album.
4/5. Amazing musicianship but too many filler songs. They were nice interludes but felt unnecessary. Otherwise, all 4 main songs were great.
4/5. A mostly solid album of nice folk rock songs. Songs on here that are going to be on repeat for me. Some songs I will skip every time. Good ones outweigh the bad.
5/5. What a fun and musically talented album. Everybody in the band seems to be having fun and each song stands on its own. Louis Prima is such a good frontman.
1/5. I’m sure these songs would have been more powerful back in the day but I do not want to listen to this more than I have to.
2/5. Fun jams and musicianship but some of the songs are longer than necessary. Summertime blues and second time around are the highlights. The others are okay.
5/5. A great collection of songs that I can choose from any and be satisfied. Just great songwriting and musicianship.
4/5. It’s a pretty well-rounded rap album that doesn’t really have a bad song on it. There are just some songs I’d skip after a few listens.
3/5. It had a great first half with enjoyable listens however it dragged on at the end. If this album was only 40 minutes long it would be perfect.
4/5. The last song is not great but every other song really brings it. Super funky and awesome.
3/5. Surprisingly more enjoyable than I was expecting. Fell off near the end of the album but overall pretty solid for what it is.
A mostly great album with some skippable songs. Androgynous is a necessary song for all music lovers. Maybe a few more listens would warrant a higher score but not at the moment.
5/5. An awesome album that has back to back bangers. Although not all songs are the best songs in the world, the first half of the album really makes it amazing. The second half is a lot darker but still great.
5/5. A wild and musically expressive album. There was no filler and each song stands out on its own. The lyrics don’t quite make sense but the voice is beautiful. It feels like I’m listening to a feeling.
5/5. As many times as I’ve listened to this album, it still surprises me how catchy and well made these songs are. And knowing the tension between the band members, the songs become that much more powerful.
5/5. What an amazing album. Truly a masterpiece. Not a single bad song, it’s crazy how each one is just followed by another.
4/5. This is an important album for the Black Experience but there are definitely some misses on the album. I don’t think Gil is a very good singer so extended periods of him just singing is not working for me.
1/5. Quite a boring album with nothing new to offer within the pop world. Maybe I’m not a love song enjoyer but it was pretty bad.
2/5. Great musicianship with bland music. Hard to dig for long periods of time.
4/5. A pretty enjoyable album with amazing vocals from Steven Tyler. Some of the songs are cliche but the transitions between songs really makes this album stand out.
3/5. An fun album of talking heads inspired music. But there are a few quite annoying songs that bring this album down some.
A pretty well rounded album of excellent singing and some topical songs. Most are not too crazy though to write home about.
2/5. Doesn’t feel as amazing as I’ve heard it to be. Feels like a group of people who had fun playing but didn’t know how to play their instruments and then started a band. There are some catchy songs but most lean on the side of annoying.
5/5. Every song was enjoyable and fun and the beats were amazing. Some okay songs but no bad ones.
5/5. A truly forward-thinking album that is important not only to the rap community but also to America and the world as a whole.
4/5. Mostly the songs are really good but near the end they start to sound similar and don’t stand out enough. A shorter album would have been better.
4/5. Just a great pop album. Some skippable songs but last nite and someday are classics. Recommended for all.
1/5. Not a very enjoyable album. Boring and uninteresting.
3/5. Many of the songs sound the same but they are all fairly enjoyable.
2/5. An interesting rock album with some standouts but probably not going to visit much later.
3/5. A pretty unique and enjoyable album. Hard to get into at first but found a few new sounds on relistens.
3/5. It’s an interesting perspective that provides a solid collection of songs to the indie rock scene.
3/5. Some bangers but several songs that fall really flat. Even Wild World is not great despite it being a popular one.
4/5. Quite a good collection of big band songs. It’s not perfect but great musicianship and instrumentation all around.
2/5. I wanted to be excited for this after the first song but there was a lot of empty feeling in this album compared to early Beatles and beach boys. Didn’t have the same passion.
5/5. Although the last song isn’t my favorite, every song after another is a classic. I can choose any song and be fine with listening to it.
4/5. Mostly a perfect album besides some songs that drag on a little too long.
2/5. Some good songs but mostly bland pop.
3/5. The first half of the album are all amazing songs but it significantly drops in quality. If this was a 4 song EP it would be a 5/5.
3/5. Pretty good punk album that could be more enjoyable but it may take a few listens. Some songs sound similar.
3/5. A fairly good album but the singer can be annoying at times. Dig the cool instrumentation though.
2/5. Some great slow pop songs but otherwise, a boring album. Not much is said despite the epicness it tries to reach.
4/5. A surprisingly enjoyable listen. Some great punk songs and weird instrumentals. Definitely going to spin this one again.
2/5. Maybe I’m not a country guy but most of these were quite generic. It was not hard to listen to but it if it was any longer it might have been.
4/5. First half is solid. Second half has some sleepers but overall a great listen.
4/5. A pretty great collection of songs with it getting a little repetitive near the end. Sinatra has a great way of setting the mood with every song somehow.
1/5. I can see the songwriting chops but this did not age very well. Not even the hit single off the album is worth listening to. Won’t put on again.
4/5. A really fun and jamming album that discusses politics and controversial topics in a unique way. Some songs do not hit at all but I found myself into it for most of the way through.
5/5. Hard to not like this album. A perfect one front to back. No other notes needed.
3/5. A fun political album, with some jamming vibes. I can tell they are having fun but not necessarily great musicianship.
4/5. Not all songs are perfect but there are some bonafide classics like everything hurts, nightswimming, and man on the moon. Less songs would make this a perfect album.
4/5. As much as I respect this album, it’s not something I would listen to on repeat. Great songs, but the general vibe is not for me.
5/5. There are just a few songs that prevent the 5/5 score but it is so close that I thought I’d give it anyway. 4.8/5 to be exact.
4/5. A great collection of tracks but some sound too similar to feel like they stand out.
4/5. Sad and lovely music that really pulls at the heart strings.
5/5. Not a bad song on this. At least on first listen. Might go down later but it was really good.
1/5. Not the vibe at all. Nothing stood out and it all sounds like a hot mess. I’ll try it once more at a later time but just no good at all.
2/5. Some great instrumentals but mostly very similar styles without much diversity among them. The opening track is great but I would rather just watch the movie.
2/5. It’s a technically good album but it feels like a group of people who just found out that jazz was a genre and made a whole album to try it out. I don’t feel the passion in it.
4/5. So much better than Doolittle. This actually feels like punk.
3/5. This is a very beautiful album but I feel like I need to be in the mood for it. The lyrics are amazing but it does feel like spoken word poetry with some backing tracks.
4/5. A fairly enjoyable album with a few duds but mostly the aesthetic makes up for it.
4/5. The passion and uniqueness of her voice really elevates this album. She is just mesmerizing to listen to. The only downside is the fact they are covers.
4/5. Honestly not a bad song on here but some okay songs that could be removed for a nice tight album.
3/5. Honestly a surprise of how good this was. The latter half of the album is not as good but still an enjoyable listen.
2/5. Not bad but not quite good either. It feels too epic for themes that don’t feel very epic. Every song feels like the end of the world.
2/5. Feels like a mix of punk and experimental which doesn’t sit quite right.
3/5. A fun collection of psychedelic songs with unique instrumentation but nothing to write home about.
4/5. An essential in jazz listening but sometimes you’re not always in the mood for jazz.
3/5. A good blues album but feels a little long. All the guest appearances were great but it maybe should have ended there.
4/5. A fantastic collection of heavy rock songs. There are some skippable songs on here but truly an awesome album.
3/5. Saw a description of this album that was “jazz in the form of hardcore-punk” and that is the most accurate one I could find. It’s honesty fairly enjoyable and interesting but not a repeatable listen without feeing like your head is gonna explode.
2/5. The language barrier is the biggest obstacle but it feels too dreamy to feel invested. I can tell there are repetitive lyrics but not in a good way.
3/5. Many great songs but they don’t flow very well. Feels like many b-sides to other singles.
3/5. Not many bad songs but maybe a few filler. Overall a pretty well rounded album.
3/5. Some classics but overall too short and even the other songs somehow still feel like filler.
3/5. A good collection of blues songs but a little short to feel like an album. And because of that, the okay songs feel too long.
3/5. A fairly enjoyable soundtrack with fun instrumentation. The hits are the vocal tracks though.
4/5. Not a huge Christmas person but these songs slap. The instrumentals are what really bring this home, with driving guitar and drums. The singers are great too, all providing their own styles.
4/5. A pretty loud and fun live album but the first half feels unfinished. Second half is basically perfect. Just 4 long songs would make this a banger.
3/5. I heard the first few notes and thought I wasn’t going to like it but it has definitely grown on me. It does get a little old later in the album but at least three of the songs are very fun.
3/5. A good prog metal album but doesn’t hold up all the way throughout. And prog can definitely drag if it isn’t great from front to back.
1/5. Definitely not blues and not really that interesting either. Kind of hard to even listen to with some songs.
5/5. Not quite rock, not quite punk, a bit of both. Every song slaps and any one could be randomly put on and it’d be awesome.
4/5. I love the energy but it doesn’t go hard enough honestly. Feels light hearted at times and I get distracted during songs. Musicianship is great but there is a sense of light heartedness that takes away from the energy of the album.
4/5. Honestly a great collection of soft pop songs. Each one filled with great vocals and lyrics. A moving album for a debut.
3/5. First half of the album is great but the second half drags on a little too long. Plus I guess I’m not much of a Cuban music listener.
3/5. Sounds a little like too many other songs. Like almost similar note patterns. Some fun and unique instrumentation keeps this from being a bad album.
3/5. Unique enough to stand out but the middle of the album does not stand out enough. It picks up near the end and it’s not bad, just not a repeat listen.
3/5. Feels bigger than it should be. What I mean is, it was okay but it takes itself too seriously. None of the songs really mean much but they sound nice.
2/5. Not a lot of memorable songs and the Mrs. Robinson track wasn’t even on the office track listing. It’s not unlistenable just not important.
3/5. A fun collection of punk pop but a little repetitive and the vocals are unintelligible at best. Catchy though.
1/5. I mean, this is doesn’t feel new age or disco, just a bad mix of both. Even the single is hard to swallow. Just feels empty.
4/5. An awesome album with very intelligent lyrics about life, homelessness, religion, and purpose through a dirty lens of progressive rock. Some misses but mostly great stuff.
3/5. A fun pop album but nothing standing out as amazing. May have to listen again for better rating.
2/5. A very interesting album. It’s not bad but it’s not unique enough to listen to again. The only that feels different is the German language. Don’t have too many feelings for this one.
4/5. Honestly a very relaxing and peaceful album. I don’t have any complaints really besides you may need to be in the mood for it and if you’re not it can be hard to get into.
3/5. A fairly good rock album but some songs do not hit. They seem like pop songs forced onto rock songs.
3/5. A call back to awesome jamming songs. It’s a little long to be a 4 but it definitely is a good time. An album to play really loud for sure.
3/5. A pretty good blues psych album. Janis really stands as the key component here but despite the uniqueness there, there are only a few that are good. But those ones are really good.
3/5. Some great vocals but not too many great songs. About two or three classics mixed with okay stuff.
2/5. Nothing super interesting to take with me. Feels like they should sound from the 70s but they’re from the 90s and that’s not a compliment.
2/5. A unique voice mixed with good beats should yield good results but the songs just come out boring and uninspired most of the time. I can listen to it, I just would rather listen to something else.
3/5. A fun jazz album that makes it stand out with the organ. Pretty good background music.
4/5. Honestly a pretty wholesome collection of songs. Sounds like pastoral fantasy put into song. Whisky and free.
3/5. The vocals the main driving force here but the instrumentation still goes hard. Fun and energetic vibes.
2/5. American Pie the song is great and there are some other good ones here but they do just feel like covers of better singers and writers. It’s okay to listen to but don’t think I’ll be returning.
4/5. It’s almost perfect but a few songs do feel a little lackluster. All the other songs are straight bangers though.
5/5. What a fun and energetic live album. Never a huge fan of thin lizzy but this just covers all the bases for a live album and is just greatest hits but better.
2/5. It’s an okay punk album. Some good guitar work but not super engaging. The long songs do drag on and the short ones don’t feel distinct enough.
3/5. A fairly good jazz album. Some songs slap including the first one. Some are okay. Decent overall.
3/5. An okay pop rock psyche album. Some songs seem pretty evolved while others are trying way too hard to be psychedelic.
1/5. At best, it is good elevator music. I understand it didn’t have a lot of competition in 1962 and sure felt ahead of it’s time but at the moment it just feels dated.
2/5. The heavy bass and orchestral instrumentation on several songs really are good but I’m pretty sure he talks about being in love with me for at least half of the songs. Just not interesting enough later on to keep me invested.
3/5. A pretty good album with not bad songs but not amazing songs. Don’t mind if this was on, unique songwriting keeps it interesting.
4/5. A fun and energetic rap album from a creative artist. Crazy that she’s 18 years old here. Some misses but gosh darn are there some bangers on here.
2/5. An interesting electronic album that feels a little too long for its own good. Some okay songs but nothing too lasting. Not bad background music though.
5/5. It’s hard not to praise this album for its originality and creativeness. Each song is great, although not all accessible at first. Anyone can find a different favorite song here.
2/5. Wish I could be into this one but it drags on too long without going anywhere. Some good songs but feels quite bloated at times.
4/5. Honestly a pretty solid pop electronic house album. No Portishead or daft punk, but a nice in between. Great background music but in a good way.
5/5. The best live album I know. Every song is enhanced live and the solos and instrumental work is so much better than studio. Truly amazing.
5/5. Honestly an amazing jazz album. It feels so innovative and amazing. Although I may not play it all the time, it just feels so necessary and unique.
3/5. First half of the album is really great and the true highlight of the album. The other songs are good but feel more like experiments of sound instead of songs. I get ambience but not quite the same here.
3/5. An upbeat rock album with some blues involved. The best songs are the only good songs. Other songs are kind of skippable but still enjoyable.
3/5. A very interesting and engaging folk album. Hard to break away from for several songs but others can definitely be skipped.
1/5. Honestly, sure, it’s definitely some disco but quite boring. Good times is old at this point and the fact that it is 7 minutes makes it worse.
3/5. Some of motorkill’s best songs but really only 3 at most. Everything else sounds so similar it’s hard to pick and choose which I would rather listen to, and most of the time it’s none of the other ones. Still rocks.
3/5. A fun, albeit forgettable album of acid jazz. I would have thought this would hit all the right notes for me but just kind of drags in many parts of the album. Mostly danceable.
1/5. I don’t know what it is but this definitely ain’t it. Feels so forced and nothing stands out as listenable. Don’t get the Amy winehouse hype, wish I could.
3/5. There’s some interesting songs on this one but don’t think it pushes it over to a 4 despite the great ones on this one. Heart of gold, old man, Alabama, and words are all great. Everything else is not interesting enough besides maybe out on the weekend.
2/5. The songs do hit and sure there is a nice vibe throughout, but not sure if play again. Some songs I’ll grab and keep, the others can stay where they are. Fun rock but not good enough. Also, the main hit is just kinda gross and did not age well.
2/5. I don’t know honestly. It’s good but I’m not going to listen to it again. It just didn’t hit. Wish I had a better reason. Bopping head throughout but not anything that feels down my alley.
3/5. A very interesting and unique album that says more in its existence than its listenability. Cool samples and some good songs but mostly a statement on music itself that feels important.
2/5. A pretty fun collection of distorted garage rock. Nothing standing out as a repeat listen.
4/5. Honestly, got better the more I listened to it. Doesn’t redefine the wheel but definitely stands out as great songwriting and rock/pop songs.
5/5. Hard to rate this lower despite some of the misses on the album. As an overall experience, it feels like a storybook of ideas that hits just right wherever you start. A true album listening experience.
3/5. Okay respect the originality and the straightforwardness of it. In your face yet complex and smart. However, not a listenable album really. Definitely an experience and may be better the more I listen to it. But from the get go, hard to not switch at some points.
2/5. Just a generic rock album. Sure, more raw than normal, but nothing in the way of songwriting. Not bad but just okay.
2/5. I really do enjoy the creative lyricism here, as it invokes themes such as death, murder, madness, and other darker themes in contrast with the folksy music. However, it is the folksy music that is a negative for me. Reading the lyrics is more interesting than hearing someone sing it.
4/5. A sweet and beautiful album that feels innocent and young, riddled with trauma and sadness. I will have to see if that feeing lasts to bump it up to a 5 but is definitely a relisten.
3/5. Another beautiful album from Drake, not as good as Bryter but it may grow on me like the other one. This one feels too quiet and the other one had great instrumentation which made it stand out.
3/5. I’ve listen to LCD sound system’s earlier stuff and this doesn’t have that kick and punch that the others have. Sure I may like it better if it was the LCD album I listened to but even then, not awesome. Still good but nowhere near perfect.
3/5. What a wild album, 10+ minute long songs mostly and amazing crooning from Hayes. However, that last song is not listenable. 18+ minutes with most of it just talking. First three are fantastic though.
3/5. A great pop album with the singer really guiding the album. Some classics for sure on here but definitely some misses. Will pick and choose but not listen all the way through again.
4/5. I don’t know why I like this one so much, I guess it’s the bluntness of the lyrics and the creative use of sound and samples. Not perfect and not a game changer, but gosh is this fun to listen to.
2/5. Yeah it was okay. The “alt-country” it created was surely in its beginning stages, didn’t age very well.
4/5. An influential pop album with many classics and hits but the bookend 1-2 songs of the album are definite misses. If this was an EP, with the middle 4 songs, it would be perfect.
3/5. Some good songs on here but several skips. It’s definitely still listenable but nowhere near perfect.
3/5. Quite good music, great rhythm and overall vibe. Don’t think I’d listen to it in my free time but it definitely was not bad.
3/5. Debating on this one for a while and it came down to would I go out of my way to listen to it again and probably not at the moment. It’s really good but don’t think I’m putting it on repeat.
2/5. Idk, wish this was better than it was. Sure some interesting pop sounds and innovative songwriting, but not enjoyable. Just fine.
2/5. Feels like a B-Sides collection of Beach Boys or Beatles, they are fine but I would rather change it to one of the other bands.
3/5. A unique and one of a kind album. I learned what Cowpunk was so that was cool. Somehow it feels like it is not trying at all but also trying too hard. Still good enough for 3 I think.
1/5. Yeah sure, indie rock. Woo. Idk, instrumentation is cool but it’s not engaging. I gave it three listens too just in case. Like, I just don’t care what they’re singing about.
3/5. It is a rocking album to listen to but it falls off near the end and on The Sage. I want to enjoy that song but I have no idea what he’s saying, it is badly produced. All the piano/synthesizer instrumentals slap though.
2/5. I am only going to listen to this album once. Sure there are some good songs but this is insane. Like, if this was a band that tried wildly different genres it could super enjoyable but I can’t tell 20 songs from each other. Not a 1 for the ambition.
3/5. A pretty solid pop album, lots of talk about sex but otherwise an enjoyable listen. Don’t think it’s perfect but it is fun.
3/5. Okay this was pretty fun. Airy and jazzy with some rock. Might spin again, it would nice to listen to all the way through again.
3/5. An enjoyable rockabilly album with some great hits and some definite misses. A lot of average as well. Not bad. A point up for influence.
3/5. This is kind of a protest album apparently. It’s got some chill and danceable beats with great riffs and melodies. Think a little more oomph would have benefited this one.
3/5. Not a bad album but don’t think I’d throw it on as often as a 4 would. It is quite good, don’t get me wrong, but as engaging in the latter part of the album.
3/5. A pretty fun grunge album with accessible songs but not enough for a high rating. It’s just not unique enough, mostly feels like it could be better but the lack of trying is the draw.
3/5. Not any bad songs but not something I’d listen to on repeat or go out of my way for again.
4/5. Okay honestly, an album I must of missed out on when I was really into 70’s rock. This matches all the correct notes, maybe some misses, obvious radio singles, but overall a pretty cohesive and original album. Might be a 5 later.
2/5. Steely Dan is not great. It feels like they are trying too hard to be different. They could make decent songs but they change key for no reason just to sound unique and jazzy. I appreciate the musicianship but it’s not enjoyable music. Giving it 2 because I did like their more poppier stuff.
3/5. Bopping beats and the instrumentals were the highlights. Might go up to a 4 later but sticking with 3 because the lyrical songs threw me off. I honestly just wanted more synth.
3/5. This one may increase over time but I’m sticking with 3 because it was good, the songs were catchy, some beautiful, but it didn’t keep me super interested. Many of them flowed into one another and I was done with the album when I thought I was only halfway. That’s not a good sign.
2/5. Yeah it was okay, two songs on the album were great. The rest were not memorable.
4/5. Crazy story behind this one that truly elevates the listening experience, however it was still pretty banging even before that. The title track alone brings this one to a 4. It’s not a 5 because the second track is a little slow at times.
3/5. It’s got some pretty great songs but if this was half its length and just an EP, it would be great. Just some songs that sound like other ones and aren’t unique enough to stand on their own.
2/5. A decent collection of short, punchy tracks that I don’t remember at all. It’s nice but I didn’t feel anything really.
2/5. I don’t know, I think this one is just overrated. The first song and the midway song are pretty cool bangers but not even his best stuff. The rest are just half-decent to unlistenable. Production is great but the music has much to be desired. Only giving it a 2 instead of a 1 cause I’ve heard worse.
3/5. A solid metal album but a little too long with not much variety throughout. I’d pick about 5 I’d listen to often and the rest not necessary.
2/5. Most of the album is a miss unfortunately. There is the first song, a little of the second, and most nice sounds throughout. Lower than average for sure.
1/5. I just don’t like post punk I guess. Not memorable and just noise. Wish I appreciate it but doesn’t feel like there’s much to appreciate.
3/5. A pretty fun one to listen to, lowers in quality near the end but overall a good time.
2/5. Not bad just kind of background music to chill and study to.
3/5. Really appreciate the mix of genres but it’s not a repeat listen to me. Not lower for the obvious infuence and innovation this album provides.
5/5. Not every song is perfect but the best ones really do stand out. An awesome collection of rock songs that are rarely skippable.
3/5. A solid pop album that I had no complaints about but didn’t stand out enough for a 4.
1/5. Honestly, even the hits were not interesting. I usually remember at least something from the album but there was nothing to gather from this one.
3/5. Maybe a little controversial but not a perfect album. Some definite misses and even some hit songs are skips. It’s not bad just not awesome.
3/5. A pretty solid album with some unique songs and catchy ones. Will maybe come back to this one at a later time.
4/5. Honestly, the more I listen to this album the better it gets. The chill low bass is what drives this album, with some nice rhythmic and smooth riffs and beats. The lyrical content will take some time to digest but if it’s excellent, this could definitely be a 5.
2/5. Some fun songs but nothing super interesting, many sound quite similar and it drags on at points.
3/5. The three singles are truly awesome but the other songs are not memorable at all. Wish this could be higher but it’s just okay.
4/5. A super relaxed and well-sung album. The silly songs and side bits matched with the sad and emotional pieces really drives the human aspect of this record. It’s beautifully haunting.
3/5. Sure, the first half of the album is quite repeatable then the second half is nothing. Plus even the first half are not the best songs, just some good songs.
3/5. Some important work here with progressive lyrics. The songs are catchy somewhat but the musicianship isn’t the highlight. It’s good songs overall.
4/5. This album grew on me the more I listened to it. The songs are super catchy and it feels a lot like punk without coming off as entitled from a white dude. Plus the instrumentation is really clean and well produced.
3/5. Not a perfect zeppelin album. Lemon song to living loving maid is not super fun. Everything else is a banger though. Thought I would like it more but it feels like it’s missing something.
4/5. Not a perfect metal album with some misses but Black Friday and The Conjuring are great as well as most of the other songs. Fast and angry, short and sweet.
4/5. A rocking psychedelic country trip. The guitar work is fantastic and the rhythm section goes hard. Groovy and jazzy at times, this is a good musical experience front to back. The last two songs don’t hit as hard which keeps it from a 5 but a high 4 for sure.
3/5. Some really beautiful songs in this one but most of them are pretty forgettable. It’s a solid one, just some filler for sure.
2/5. It’s a nice collection of songs but it doesn’t hit right. Sometimes feels a little too pretentious. Not bad, just doesn’t work for me. The mixing of genres is the highlight for sure.
5/5. A raw, feel-good album with super original and amazing songwriting. Everyone feels so strong as a member of the band, it’s really hard to find a fault in this one. Some days it’s a 4/5 but this is hard to bring down.
3/5. Dark and depressing themes, especially for a man who dies 2 weeks later. The title track is really good but there are some definite misses throughout. Some blend into each other, as is with most Leonard cohen songs.
3/5. I can see the appeal for sure but it’s not amazing. There is a swagger to the music and the instrumentation is the best velvet underground stuff. The issue is the songs are not repeated listens. You get what they’re going for after the first time. Best song: White Light, The Gift
4/5. A truly vulgar display of power. Honestly if this album was tighter and didn’t have a few songs for filler, it might be a perfect album. The aggression drives it so much I want scream with them. Best song: Walk, This Love
4/5. I’m not a huge reggae guy but Exodus was a pretty moving experience. You can feel the sadness in each song as Marley tries his best to convey his campaign for peace. Some classics for sure but even the other songs are repeated listens. Best song: Exodus, One Love
3/5. Honestly a much better album than I was anticipating. It is a little long and boring at times, but the jazzy aspects give it that twist of surprise. Best song: Better Off without a wife, warm beer and cold women
4/5. I want to give this a 5 just cause of the uniqueness but some are definitely skippable, especially the last song. It still bops though and is a fantastic record nonetheless. I never realized how integral the instrumentation was to Byrne’s voice, they work so well together.
3/5. The first half of the album is really good but it falls off a little on second half. The heaviness and other-worldly nature is what drives this. Some beautiful songs mixed with a little drawn out songs. Best song: Matty Groves, Reynardine
3/5. The first half of the album contains some very important and danceable songs. The second half is a little less fortunate. Also, as innovative the Comfortably Numb song is, hard to beat the original. Best Song: Take Your Mama.
4/5. Honestly, the more I listened to it, the better it got. It feels like the quality of a rock/pop band diving into country and making catchy tunes. Some songs don’t fully hit but it is a good album overall. Also, the twangy guitar can get a little old but it’s not bad. The song quality makes up for it. Best song: I Am a Pilgrim, Nothing Was Delivered
5/5. Just an awesome collection of iconic singles and jams that still sound fresh today. Not a bad song on here, great front to back. Fogerty’a voice is one for the ages and the band’s instrumentation meshes so well.
2/5. I get the sentiment behind it because it’s not as unique as their earlier work, or even in general. It’s background music that annoys sometimes. There are some chill beats but I’d choose a song and then move on: The Robots, Spacelab.
3/5. Quite heavy and a serious change in the type of music coming out. Not really a repeated listen but some songs do stand out. Best Song: Angel of Death, Raining Blood
3/5. I want to say I love most of this album but it feels a little too long. If the album was just the first 5 songs it would be perfect. The extra filler keeps me waiting until the album is over. But otherwise it was one of the more enjoyable heavy dance records I’ve listened to.
3/5. Honestly, not as enjoyable as their first. It’s got some great songs but as an album, it doesn’t flow that nicely. The guitar is fantastic, don’t get me wrong, but the songs themselves could use some work. Still rocks hard.
3/5. There’s only a handful of songs that really stand out. The second half of the album is good, and there are some decent soul and r&b songs there but nothing for repeated listens. The first half is quite good, the first song being a classic. Wish they dug more into the longer, jamming songs that give off that funk. Best song: Cloud Nine, Runaway Child
4/5. A catchy and heavy-hitting electronic album. Each song sounds unique and the album as a whole flows very nicely between the songs, transitions on point. Also great background music as well when doing something else. Best song: Block Rockin’ Beats, Elektrobank.
3/5. Honestly some pretty killer songs. I knew none of them going in and although not all are perfect, some rock and it’s a decent album all the way through.
2/5. Sure some good songs on her but overall a pretty boring album. Half of these songs are covers so not great, and the other half, although original, only a few stand out as classics. The others are throwaways. I understand it’s the Beatles but even on its own, it’s just okay.
3/5. The bigger songs are awesome, so catchy and dark. There is a lot of filler though and many start to sound similar to each other. At some points, I didn’t realize it moved to the next song, the backing instrumentation sounded exactly the same. But some songs are great and noticeably unique.
2/5. A lot of these covers do not bring much to be desired. Sure, Loretta has a good voice but it doesn’t convince me she is feeing what she is singing. However, the few songs she has written herself are excellent. If the whole album was original material, might be a near perfect album. Best song: Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’, I Got Caught
2/5. I mean, it’s okay. It’s not bad just not memorable. Many songs just flow into each other and not in a good way. There some nice sounding songs but overall, mostly uninspired rock-pop.
3/5. There are some good songs on here but it just feels empty really. Almost like John doesn’t care about what he’s singing. The hard hitting songs are quiet and the soft songs are the better part of the album. Maybe it’s the Brit fatigue but this was just okay. Best song: Imagine, Jealous Guy.
2/5. I understand the vibe and the crazy jump in rock music but the songs are just not super fun to listen to. You can tell there is potential for sure but David Byrne doesn’t feel like he knows what he’s singing about. Like someone told him to sing these songs. They’re fine but some can be quite annoying. Best song: Psycho Killer, New Feeling
3/5. Some good electronic dance songs with some ones that are definite repeated listens. Can get a little old near the end but definitely a fun album. Best song: Only love can break your heart.
4/5. Quite a good album with not a bad song. Dolly Parton has something to say and she sings it with conviction. It's beautiful, short and sweet. It ends before you know it and just want to play it all over again. Best song: The Way I See You, She Never Met a Man
4/5. A funky and awesome album, full of political and danceable songs. The last song is just okay and the 13 minute jam goes a little too long sometimes. However, the first 6 tracks are purely amazing, back to back bangers. Best song: Sing a simple song, I want to take you higher.
2/5. It’s a good metal album but I honestly don’t remember most of the songs. Wish it was higher but didn’t stand out enough.
4/5. A surprisingly in your face album before punk even existed. You can hear every punk band through this album. And honestly, it still goes hard despite how early it is.
4/5. A really enjoyable album. The beats are so infectious and Snoop’s flow feels laid back but passionate. None of the songs are bad but some of the songs are not necessarily perfect. It could go up to 5 but I’ll have to spin it a few more times which I will.
1/5. Boring and annoying. I listened to it three times just in case but could not latch onto anything worthwhile. Like it sounds like they are having fun but it’s just a worse talking heads. It’s not great honestly.
4/5. What a funky album, not at all what I expected. It’s so groovy and heavily inspired by r&b and soul. Some funny lyrics and vocal trains that make this one so fun to listen to.
5/5. This is a perfect pop album. I can pick any song and it would be better than most other pop songs. I am biased as I have put this on repeat many times before this list but I’m never tired of hearing it. The instrumentation is so unique with all the bells and whistles and the vocal harmonies are beyond beautiful. Best song: God only knows, Wouldn’t it be nice
2/5. Some good songs on here but mostly annoying. There seems to be a constant strain in wanting to actually want to sing. The instrumentation is there but Elvis does not want to be there. Which makes me not want to stay for long.
4/5. Quite an interesting album. Each song is filled with dread and sadness despite the amazing songwriting of Newman. It is quite unfortunate that the catchiest song is Rednecks. The only fault is that a few songs sound pretty similar and have similar themes. Very close to a 5 though.
3/5. It’s a nice album and it’s short and sweet but not anything groundbreaking. Some research revealed he made this album on $7500 which is pretty wild. Besides some hits, probably not gonna play the other ones.
5/5. A lively and passionate blues album. The audience screaming along with him really brings the energy up. There is a small dip in the middle of the album but otherwise it’s funny, heartfelt, and sexy all at the same time. There is not a bad song on this and it finishes in time where the blues doesn’t become boring. Best song: Sweet Little Angel, Worry Worry
5/5. An emotional and depressing album full of songs about life, society, the future, the present, and the self. The singing is haunting and sad and the instrumentation feels angry. This is a beautiful album that is hard to match. Best song: Paranoid Android, Let Down
3/5. A pretty awesome collection of songs. They all sound quite similar which is what brings it down. It feels like one continuous song but broken into 2 minute pieces. It can work, I just don’t remember which one I like the most.
3/5. A pretty decent album, some more guitar licks than I was expecting based on the cover but not anything that stands out. The hit song from the album gets real old real quick. I have skipped it through my listens sometimes.
5/5. An intelligent and emotional album driven by male desire and passion. There are some great songs here and even though I’ve listened to it multiple times, I still find something new that I love about it. The run of Thunder Road, Born to Run, and Jungleland are a perfect trio. The other songs like Backstreets and She’s the One also stand on their own. With the other songs filling out the space, there is never a dull moment throughout. Being a Jersey native myself, this one speaks to me.
4/5. An almost perfect album. I admire the progressive aspect of the prophet’s song but this isn’t the album to throw that on. There are a good mix of silly and serious songs on here and most of them are awesome, some are a little annoying. The album flows really nice but I get bored around the middle of the album leading up to bohemian rhapsody. Still, a good album either way. Best song: Bohemian Rhapsody
5/5. Not all songs are perfect but it is a perfect album. Going from beautiful idea to progressive concept to wild lyrical composition, this album feels like it is about nothing and everything. It gets better with each listen and yet I still don’t know what the songs really mean, they are just so good to sing-a-long to. I can listen to this one front to back anytime. Best song: Tiny Dancer, Indian Sunset
5/5. When I first had this album, I only had the first four and last four songs. Not sure if it was a computer glitch, but it was still a repeated listen for me. Knowing now many years later there were 3 more songs that add to the aesthetic and concept of the album, while also sounding great, makes me love it even more. There is not a bad song on here, one of my favorites for sure. Best song: Intervention, (Antichrist Television Blues)
4/5. A unique experience being not too familiar with jazz. I wasn’t aware these songs were some of the first to change the music space to the slower more methodical method of jazz music. It’s unique for sure, but I wouldn’t play it all the time. I’m giving it the 4 for importance and it is great background music.
5/5. Honestly a pretty rockin album. I have no idea what the genre is but it’s cool nonetheless. It has aged, with the use of “Female” constantly but the switch between radio and songs is really smooth. And the influences this album takes is numerous, from African to Indian to Jazz and Soul to Electronic sampling finishing it off with hip hop. A pretty cool experience. Best song: Double Dutch, Duck for the Oyster (mainly for the insanity that is this song)
3/5. Johnny cash at his rowdiest. He did not give a damn this whole album, seemed like he had a grudge honestly, which it made it all the more funnier. The only issues I have really is that it was too short, and not all of the songs were super good choices, which made for an overall mid album. Best song: San Quentin, A Boy Named Sue
3/5. A pretty neat collection of songs, nothing too crazy but nothing bad. I like their earlier self titled album more but as this one stands, it is a safe one.
2/5. A pop/rock album that feels really bloated and would rather just listen to Radiohead because this is not working for me. I don't feel the emotion in the lyrics and the instrumentation is the worst part. It's honestly not that bad but I just don't care. There wasn't a song that I actively enjoyed from the album.
3/5. It has great potential and the songs are easy to listen to despite the heaviness behind each one. I just get lost in each one to the point that I don’t know which song I’m on. They blend into each other and they sound great but it’s not for me. I would listen to it again but not often.
4/5. It’s almost a perfect album but some of the songs meander a little too long. The content is so important but I find myself waiting for certain songs to finish to get to the next one. It’s still quite a good album, with a wonderful message and beautiful singing and instrumentation. Just not perfect songwriting.
2/5. Only listened to once so might go up later but I can confirm this is not the best Young album. No song stood out and just felt generally quiet and uninteresting. I understand that it is supposed to be sad, but I've felt more emotion in other records.
4/5. Quite weird but so silly and fun. Hard for me to say I would enjoy this all the time but I cannot find a fault on this one. And although Rock Lobster is joked about a lot, it really is such a good song. Plus the songs flow into each other so well. It does drop near the end of the album but almost perfect.
3/5. A solid collection of rock songs and lot heavier than previous albums but there is something missing in the energy. I don’t feel the passion from Iggy like I should. It’s still good but can sound generic at some points.
2/5. The songs are sweet and chill, but Nico only has so much uniqueness to listen to for long periods of time. It was nice after the first few songs but it got a little annoying later on. I didn’t even care what the lyrics were to push through.
3/5. Honestly, thought this would be something I couldn’t get into but it was quite enjoyable. Sure, definitely requires a specific mood but the ability to mix drone with pop is wild and yet works so well. Definitely gonna throw this one on again. A unique and interesting album.
1/5. I don’t even like a single song on this album. The hits are boring and everything else seems so filler. Hard to even put on again, feels like I’m wasting my time.
5/5. Not a bad song on this one, even the instrumentals are great. Although I don’t entirely agree with the message, the passion Mayfield sings with makes me feel for him. All the songs flow so smoothly with each other, a classic in its own right. Wild that it’s a soundtrack.
3/5. Beautiful and haunting, the songs feel annoying after a bit of relistens, especially that first song. Wish it was exciting, I don’t care during some songs and just skip them. But dang, can she sing and make me feel like every song is everything and the most important thing in the world. It’s just not after thinking about it for a few seconds.
3/5. A solid collection of pop songs but there seems to be a general uneasiness and a lack of confidence in the songwriting and vocals. There is potential here but some amateur singing as well that makes the record fall flat.
5/5. A little biased but these songs do just flow into one another so easily. Short and sweet, they are unique and stand out so I’m never confused as to what song I’m listening to. Beautiful at times, silly and crazy at others, just a solid album.
4/5. It's hard to get punk right but this one slams it out of the park. I don't remember it too much but it's not for lack of songwriting. I felt the rage and anger. Also, the songs are catchy as well so that's a plus.
3/5. A solid collection of pop songs, nothing too bad but not something I’m listening to a lot. Still better than normal, just not my cup of tea all the time.
2/5. I definitely understand how unquiet this album is with it's extended experimental music, and trust me I love progressive rock, but this isn't it. It's not terrible but is hard to listen to sometimes. I would need to be in a specific mood and don't think I got that in me for a bit. It's a 2 because I don't hate it, just not going to sit and listen to it all the way through.
4/5. Not what I was expecting at all but a pleasant surprise. A lot more accessible, but still goes so hard. The lyrics are not something I can fully understand but the ones I can understand really do slap. Just a great, but depressing, vibe that does such a good job at conveying a mood. And that mood is “F this, and F you, and F me”
1/5. Mostly boring. It’s airy and sweet but not worth listening to. It’s at best fine but I’d rather be listening to most anything else.
2/5. I wanted to like this a lot more but I don’t know, the songs were good but not awesome and the 10 minute title track was nowhere near the hype it was set out to be. The guitar solo was great but the lyrics and verses felt so chaotic and messy, and not in a good way. There were some good songs like See no evil and friction that I could listen to again but a weak album overall.
4/5. A super important album that although is not perfect, is an enjoyable listen and a depressing reality check. Dylan's lyrics still resonate today and are just as heavy. The album falls off near the end but it contains some excellent songs on the first half to be a necessary listen.
4/5. A solid pop album with some great songs but some weak ones too to get a 5. No doubt I will be listening to this multiple times but not a perfect album, wish it was.
4/5. I'm a sucker for rock-rap. There is not really a bad song on here but the hit singles are the weaker tracks for sure. The guitar work is just as impressive as the rapping. It's hard to give perfect but it is really fun to listen to.
3/5. A pretty solid guitar focused album. Well-played but not amazing. It's quiet but not personal, so it feels distant. With little instrumentation, the emptiness doesn't do this one justice. Nice lyrical phrases and guitar playing though.
2/5. Although the first two songs are absolute bangers, it definitely falls way off after that. Somebody Told Me is also good but not amazing. If this was an EP, it would be awesome.
5/5. I was a little hesitant because Brit-pop can be quite annoying but truly amazing the genres they span on this album without missing a beat. The lengthy dance tracks, the catchy pop songs, the airy and ethereal ballads. It's hard to find a bad song on here, it all flows so evenly. Front to back perfect songs.
4/5. A grooving and smooth album. This is very close to 5 but some songs I skip sometimes. Such good instrumentation and lyrical passages. A beautiful, low crooning voice guides this album, so unique and honestly, sexy. Hard to not like the vibe of this album.
5/5. An amazing thrash metal album. Every song has amazing riffs and catchy vocals, despite the aggression. The lyrical content is just as important, with anti-war and anti-government themes. The instrumentation is so heavy and good, I've put this on repeat so many times. Although the instrumental song is not perfect, this album as a whole is awesome.
4/5. Beautiful and cold, it feels as though she is upset and disappointed. A cold winter alone is the aesthetic. Although some songs run a little long, overall this is a great album. Most likely won't run it often due to the length and sadness surrounding it.
3/5. About as safe as can be. Yes, it’s a little weird and silly, but not crazy. It’s a blues-rock album at the end of the day with its jams and some psychedelic themes. There are some catchy songs but mostly just experimental.
2/5. Hard to be excited for brit-pop/rock, especially one I haven't heard before because you can tell they are all borrowing from each other, and not in a good way. It's not bad, but there aren't any great songs on this one. Mostly boring and same attitude of not caring which feels like they care too much. A hard attitude to pull off right.
5/5. A solid collection of songs, Dylan experimenting with electric and acoustic. This album flows so smoothly with the lyrics ranging from angry and silly, to melancholic and important. The messages on just It’s Alright Ma might seem like ramblings but I hear a man who is done with the world he lives in and has something to say. Dylan’s best quality is his voice not because he is a good singer, but because he isn’t. He is not going to let someone else sing what’s on his mind.
4/5. Amazing instrumentation and heavy lyrics with still a chill vibe. Some okay songs but not a single bad one on here. Very close to a 5 but need more time to listen.
1/5. Just a super boring album. Not interesting at all. No song stands on its own and surprising the hit single from the album has anywhere near that many listens. It’s awfully mediocre at best.
5/5. Arguably the best Dylan album. Every song stands on its own yet creates a full story of Dylan working through his own problems. It's a breakup album at the end of it and although not as powerful as his earlier stuff, it is a lot more personal and his voice representing the every day man, it makes it that much more relatable, especially if you've gone through a breakup. Plus Idiot Wind is hilarious and Tangled, Twist, Lonesome, Lily, and Shelter are perfect songs.
4/5. Man I really wanted this to be a 5 but I can't give it with my history which is I played this every day in high school. I know this album front to back and the run from 64 to morning was always kind of mid. It's super important and should be listened to but it can never be anyone's favorite, that would only mean they haven't listened to anything else.
2/5. Look, I don't want it is but Jack White is not my type of music. I love rock and guitar driven songs but there is just something that throws me off. I even genuinely liked a lot of these songs. Just not one for the repeat. The songs weren't good enough I guess.
4/5. Very funky and danceable, the end of the album does feel like b-sides of the first side. Definitely just sounds like slower versions of the better songs. Falls off but still the first few songs are bangers.
3/5. The first few songs are very beautiful and a few later but the whole album is quite long and drags on too often to make any higher. I would listen to it again but maybe in parts.
3/5. Honestly a lot more enjoyable than I was expecting after the first song. Synth solos and pop music galore. However, every song does sound the same. It was still a fun listen though.
4/5. A heavy, hitting and personal album. Aged a bit with certain phrases but there is still some progressive and mature themes within the album about toxic masculinity and abusive relationships despite his age. The beats and instrumentation was unique yet rock-inspired. I did really like the album but it was a little long. If this was a 40 minute run time, this would be a 5/5.
5/5. I listened to this album many times in high school and although at first, this was much different than what I was used to, there is no denying this is a classic. Amazing instrumentation, deep lyrical flows and themes, and important lessons that go over your head if you refuse to listen to any rap. It’s not hard to listen to this album; it’s hard to go out of your way to hate something before even giving it a chance. You’re the only one missing out. Probably should get up and wash your ass. Classic. Masterpiece. Awesome album.
3/5. A solid rock opera but hard to get past some of the songs. The whining singing is definitely a vibe but two hours of it is hard to get through. The music was absolutely gorgeous which is why it definitely isn't bad and a wild ride throughout. I think upon more listens it might go up, when I can differentiate between the songs but two listens gives me a good rundown.
2/5. Not too bad but not interesting enough to hold my attention. A little too artsy and not enough punk for me. The singer is the best part and her vocals are not utilized enough, save a few songs. If it went a little bit harder, this would be really good.
1/5. Wasn't terrible to listen to just very forgettable. Would rather listen to better versions of the same genre. It's club music but if the club was occupied by 3 people who all don't really want to be there.
3/5. A solid electronic album but not perfect. Definitely some songs overstay their welcome and others are a little annoying. The good songs though are bangers and head-boppers. Got some of them on playlists now, probably won't listen to the whole thing again.
5/5. Beautiful and ethereal. Great dream pop. There is a driving sense to each song, making me feel like I'm walking toward an end goal only leave me hanging, wanting more. There is definitely some Latin American influence in some of these songs which they use to great effectiveness. Although it is sitting at a 4.5/5 for me, I'm bumping it up for the beautiful nature.
2/5. Cover albums are never good, just one song here and there might stand out but only because of the great songwriting of the original. Sure this has some chaotic energy but nothing to write home about. It's not a 1 because it's at least enjoyable.
4/5. It's really good especially the first time I heard it, but feels a little aged after listening so many times. The songs don't hit as hard. The first few songs are classics but it definitely drops in quality the further into the album you go. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad album just not a perfect 5/5.
5/5. An awesome and chaotic record, full of energy and fight. Each song is more wild than the last, exploding into a wall of noise by the end. Not only that, but each song is just so good, a driving force of rock and roll.
5/5. A classic, classic rock album. Every song is just so well written and feels so clean. This is just a perfect album and the first side is one of the best vinyl sides in music history. Just so good.
2/5. This is surely an album that stands out as weird and rebellious but hasn't aged well. I have heard weirder albums. It's definitely not terrible, just not as important as it may have been. It is still a little funny.
4/5. A beautiful, heart wrenching album. Some songs are happy which are needed to not be sad throughout the whole thing. The only downside is the song by the same name as the album, very forgettable. And some songs are just good but not awesome. Overall though, an honest and direct album from a black woman who is tired of putting on an act and decides to be herself instead.
2/5. It's an alright live album but the studio versions sound better, especially the first half. There seems to be an annoyance doing his own songs, like he doesn't want to be singing them. The second half is good, with some chaotic playing from the backing band, and fun versions of the studio songs. Other than that, honestly not a great live album, feels pretty weak.
4/5. A pretty catchy and fun rock album with a lot of influence from other bands that sometimes makes it sound unoriginal but very few times. There is definitely still some good songwriting here and hard not to like. There is young teenage energy here that you love to see on a debut.
2/5. Some of the songs are enjoyable but gosh darn does it get old quick. After Manhattan, it falls hard and the only other stand out is Be Somebody. It's hard to tell what they are going for because they are not hard enough to rock out to but their lyrics don't stand out as interesting (Sex on Fire???) to be profound. Less than mid.
4/5. A weird and interesting "rock" album with saxophones, synthesizers, and other random sounds. Goes hard during times I don't expect it with piano and drums or just the vocals while everything else is chill. There is a creepy and nervous vibe around the whole album. I really do enjoy it though.
2/5. It's not a bad album honestly, some bops, it's just not my type of music. A personal rating for this one. He just sounds bored which in turn makes me bored even though the songs are good.
3/5. What an opener, back to back the first two songs tell me what they are about. Later in the album, they decide to also show the less flavorful part of themselves, and it does not age well. Plus, many of the flows are similar throughout and I mix up some songs with other ones accidentally. Mostly great beats and important messages, from an honest group of fellas. ACAB.
3/5. Not as annoying as I remember, these songs actually stand up to the test of time. However, just a few of them. Half of the songs are perfect hits, the other half are skippable. Not much more to say about this one.
4/5. A beautiful and haunting collection of mountain songs. It feels fresh but also like a lost collection of hymns. There are definitely some misses but overall, a great album to put on while driving through the mountains or chilling outside with a fall breeze.
4/5. A beautiful collection of soft and powerful ballads. Love the smooth way she sings and the great instrumentation backing her. Not a bad song but not every one is a banger. Hard to feel like it’s perfect because you do need to be in the mood for slow. Great nonetheless.
3/5. A much different album than I was expecting, pretty nerdy and progressive for what I thought the Police were. However, the first half of the album does not grab your attention. Once the second half starts, you realize why this album got the attention it did. But it falls too quickly. Definitely banger after banger later on but overall, too experimental and not in a good way.
5/5. A classic album that has some mid songs thrown in there. No doubting the significance and importance of purple rain, when doves cry, and let’s go crazy. Personal favorite is daring Nikki. There are some skippable songs though which keeps it from perfect but will bump it up to 5 cause prince is great.
4/5. An airy album, with a slight dystopian undertone, with lyrics alternating between ethereal and optimistic to dark and heavy. Her voice feels more like an instrument, flowing and distorting with the backing instrumentation. There is some bangers on this and some very nice songs to listen to as well, but overall an experience, like a story being told about a lost civilization. Don't think that's what it is about but it feels like it.
2/5. Some good singles but overall, just an okay one. I do not see the hype and this wouldn’t even be an album without the hits. Many of these bands need to just release singles and when they actually have good content, then release an album. Especially the 11 minute last song, so unnecessary.
3/5. Some nice soul-country (?) with a couple great tracks. Not my favorite genre so it felt a little taxing with some songs, and some just forgettable. Might take a few more listens but right now, just another one down. Not a bad listen, just not riveting.
3/5. A solid collection of rock songs that did not need to be a double album. Definitely felt the same about halfway through, especially the last few songs dragged on. Right around the sinister kid could have been the end. And they aren’t awesome songs, just catchy and bluesy.
3/5. A lot of people say this is their favorite Beatles album and it’s hard to believe they listened to any of the later Beatles albums. Some songs in the middle and the last few songs are not classics. There are definitely some great ones here like In My Life and Norwegian Wood, but some not great ones like The Word and Wait. It’s still good but I don’t think I’d put this on over most other Beatles albums.
3/5. A very personal album that feels distant, like he's not making for this for anyone but himself, which isn't bad but it is hard to connect. The main issue is the lyrics are a little hard to understand when just listening and the music is simple but just enough without overbearing the thought to listen. I understand the vocals are a vibe, but they really detract from the messages in the songs. I want to enjoy this one but it's definitely got its flaws as a listener. It's not bad but it'll take at least 10 listens to really click with me.
3/5. It's a decent album but mostly some okay songs surrounded by Beck flexing his guitar skills. For sure a necessary listen among guitar heavy albums but just focusing on the guitar will provide the most enjoyment. A decent blues album but mostly a guitar album with backing instruments.
4/5. Not really a bad song on this one, all goes hard, but difficult to differentiate between some of them. It also feels too long, especially without many differing themes and sounds. It's really close to a 5 but I would need to really like each song usually for it to reach that status. A more concise track listing, without multiple similar sounding songs, and it would be a perfect one imo. Still a great rock grunge album nonetheless.
3/5. A nice and simple soft-pop album, with some meaningful lyrics but nothing too crazy. Not bad and might listen to again, just not awesome. There are definitely some personal emotions you can feel through the lyrics which makes it a peaceful listen.
3/5. The first half of the album is really good. Second half feels like B-sides, definitely a weaker run. Also, Brown Sugar, despite being the best on the album, is a little concerning to listen to nowadays. Can't You Hear Me Knocking is arguably the best song, with its great solos. Overall, a decent rock album, more country-rock in general.
5/5. A classic for me and I definitely understand not for everyone, doesn't have his hits like on Are You Experience? (save for the last two songs). However, this is definitely his most fine tuned album, and the potential was insane if he was still around. There was still some experimenting going on but feels intentional instead of just silly. An experience for sure, recommend to any guitar lovers.
4/5. A solid pop album that is fun and exciting to listen to, and each listen provides more joy and happiness. They are just having a good time which means I'm having a good time. Probably not a constant repeat listen but otherwise very good.
3/5. I love the jam aspect of the album, a lot of long form guitar riffs and solos. This one feels like an investment to get into, I didn't not like the songs, I just felt distant at times. I understand the importance of this album but I would have to be willing to sit through it which feels like not a 5/5. I listened to it once and the second time I was dreading it. It's not bad, just not the best overall.
5/5. A solid collection of conscious and bopping rap and R&B. Smart music and real easy-going while also being present and direct. Instrumentation is top notch, so many little noises and drums that drive and differentiate this album. It's almost a 5 but it was good enough that it deserves it. Gonna play it back again.
5/5. Possibly a personal bias but I love Peter Gabriel already and this post-punk and industrial rock album is such a good combination. Each song is dripping with anger and fear, where it just ends up with the listener feeling the same way but also sad. Somehow it works and you feel uncomfortable but in a good way? Hard to describe but so good. Plus a great closer, powerful and political.
3/5. This is an interesting and unique album. Not quite pop or rock or dance, but all three at the same time. It can sound a little off sometimes, like sounding different to sound different and no other reason. I appreciate the uniqueness but it doesn't land all the time and can be boring. Not perfect but still a fun listen.
2/5. Like yeah this is definitely a high tier rock album but is it actually fun to listen to? A little? The hits are good but they wear down over time. Honestly the last two songs on the album slap but there are a few to get through to get there. The album doesn't hit the spots for me but I appreciate the quality of songwriting.
2/5. It feels like world music mixed with disco and progressive pop. It definitely is a vibe but I'm not sure it's my vibe. It mostly drags on for me, like they are not sure where they are going with it. It is unique and I can hear the modern female indie scene heavily inspired by this album and energy. I'll just say that it can work but others have perfected it.
4/5. A quite enjoyable and danceable electronic album, somehow better than his sophomore album. Although his second one definitely has some better induvial songs, this one flows so nicely and each has some passion and drive behind it. It also never slows down which is a plus. Although it is a little long, it's still really good.
2/5. There is some beautiful imagery and poetic writing but it doesn't always translate well into song. Not many I would repeat listen but none of it was bad. Maybe reading the lyric sheet would prove more enjoyable. Short enough to not be tiresome but that's not always a good thing. Definitely a path where Paul Simon was a poet.
4/5. A great album but some limited songwriting, feels like Paul Simon was stretched out. The instrumentation is wonderful but some songs are too slow or too short. Frank Lloyd and El Condor Pasa are overrated. There is a tension throughout that feels off. There are some great songs and the album front to back is good, but not perfect. Still will listen again in the future and Bridge is a perfect song.
4/5. A disco-fied, dark and moody pop album. A lot of it rolls together, besides the main hit from the album, but it still does slap. I love the atmosphere and it is a great background to have. Like, if the bee gees existed in the shadow realm haha
5/5. A unique and weird collection of psychedelic songs that have an air of sadness and curiosity in each one. The album is the perfect length and there is not a bad song on this one, ethereal or pop. I feel like I cannot relate to any of the songs but they sound so familiar, like a friend is telling me about their life.
4/5. A solid and weird electronic album. The sampling choices are definitely unique, mostly environmental and ambient sounds just sitting in the background yet they feel the loudest as well. The songs are good as well, which is a plus. I'm a fan of mixing two opposing vibes and creating a discomforting feeling. This is definitely not for everyone, so the title is misleading lol
5/5. It's honestly hard to describe this album. The best way is an alien coming to experience earth for the first time, excited to move, and realizing the place is a lot more depressing and sad than you were expecting. There isn't a bad song on this one, but it's hard to listen to not all the way through. It is an experience and an enjoyable one but also you come out of it sad and wondering what this world he is living is in, but then you look it up and realize it is just Berlin in the late 70s. The first half of the album feels like thoughts about moving away, anxiety and excitement mixed in one. This one is truly an experience and must-listen to album.
3/5. A pretty fun britpop album but the hits definitely shine above the other ones. Not really a bad song on this one but I'm going to need a few more listens to cement a 4 score. Just britpop is becoming harder to listen to because a lot of it sounds too similar. A personal bias but that's my rating.
5/5. I can't believe I am saying this but this was a really good brit-pop album. I thought I've heard it all but when it sounds less like brit-pop and more like everything else, I guess that is when it is good. Still some normal rock and pop songs, but multi-instrumental and experimental as well. The willingness to try new sounds in a genre so confined is what drives this album. Awesome stuff and each new listen confirms a different favorite song.
2/5. Yup shoegaze, I mean yeah it's got some fun choices for wall of noise but I guess it's not for me? Definitely a game changer in the field of music, I just don't know if that's the direction I want to go right now. Maybe I'll appreciate it later, but I'll respect it from over here for now. Not terrible, so not a 1, does have some choice instrumentation that goes hard.
3/5. A gothic and poppy album that provides a good mix between punk and accessible. There is definitely some days I would not enjoy this but today is one of those days I do enjoy it. The inclusion of funk and happier sounds mixed with dark ambience is always a good choice though.
3/5. A very intense and quiet album, not planning on listening to it multiple times but it was enjoyable nonetheless, more from a comedic factor for how over the top some of the singing was. It is also, at the same time, insanely terrifying, at least the 10+ minute long track on there. But there is a subtle threatening air throughout the whole album. Would not recommend but also would.
4/5. It's definitely a very quiet album, more singer-songwriter than anything. It's chill and there are some great lyrics and rhythms, but there is a sense of throwaway songs, like a lot of them don't feel finished or they could be better. Overall, it is a beautiful album but not perfect.
3/5. A pretty strong release from U2, not necessarily a bad song on here but don't remember all of it. There were some great songs, but still not songs I'd listen to on repeat, despite the accessibility. The political energy and direct stance on issues is what makes this a good album. It might go to a 4 on repeated listens but it's a solid to high 3 on this one.
3/5. This is way too personal which is what makes it good. There are some really depressing and direct lines in here about suicide, depression, alcoholism, prison, identity crisis, heartbreak, etc. There are some normal country songs sprinkled in between which brings this score down. Just like "Wee small hours" from Sinatra, making the whole album about similar themes makes it better, especially with these deep and serious lyrics. Still some great ones here.
3/5. It definitely is jazz and although the first song is wild to listen to, the album has some other pretty good ones. There feels like there is tension despite the quiet nature of most of the instruments. Like I am waiting for something to happen and it never does. Not bad, but definitely had me on edge while listening!
5/5. A pretty wild album with such unique songs and ideas that I have to give it a 5. Each song is awesome and also so silly, I just love the energy. I was never bored throughout the album, and I went back and listened to individual ones for the fun of it. Good stuff.
4/5. A very lyrically heavy and interesting album, albeit a little long. Goes really hard and the instrumentation and sampling is great. Slick features from other artists and Ghostface has a great way to words, clear and articulate despite the complexity of scenarios he is creating. Just a great album front to back, only downside is some filler skits and the length of the album.
3/5. A solid collection of rock songs tinged with psychedelia and weird instrumentation. It flows nicely and each one has an aggression that works well with the moving riffs or a cool and slow ambience that feels like an interlude. Plus the lyrics are fun and imaginative.
5/5. A wild and exceptional live album. The energy is what drives this album entirely but there can be some repetitive vibes considering the genre, otherwise would be perfect. The man can play piano no doubt, crazy stuff. Still giving a 5 because this is a live album, and man does he play his heart out.
2/5. There are some popular songs on here but I wouldn't say I necessarily enjoy them. There are a few that rock but others are just annoying or boring. I don't know, this one dragged on and I stopped paying attention halfway through. The bassist is what drives this album through each song and the highlight overall. Other than that, most sound too similar to be exciting.
5/5. Short and sweet songs that don't overstay their welcome but leave you wanting for more. They are heavy and loud while still feeling restrained, in a good way. This is the aggressive and punk feminine energy album we need. Her singing imitates pain but also pleasure that is hard to determine, giving an uneasy welcoming but uninviting message. I love it and glad I was surprised by this one.
4/5. From the initial listen, it sounds like a children's album of educational songs about Illinois. Upon further listens, this is a deeply depressing and personal album about a man trying to find the joy of knowledge while ignoring the personal pains of this real/fake life he is living. The backing vocals seem like intrusive thoughts. Not all songs are great to be fair, some are definitely skippable, but overall an interesting listen that changes my viewpoint each time. It's quiet and quite simple, but something it doesn't have to be complicated to express yourself effectively.
3/5. The latin-flavored Sinatra sound is a unique choice and there are some nice and sweet instrumentals and passages but they can sometimes counteract each other. Kind of like they added the orchestra as an after thought because the guitar was not providing enough background, and now it sounds like two backing tracks working against each other. Sometimes it works, but mainly because Sinatra's voice is present enough to ignore the other stuff. It's a nice collection of slow dance songs but it has its flaws.
1/5. This album was honestly just so boring. It felt like multiple ideas being thrown around with none of them landing. The lack of processing on Albarn's voice felt so out of place for the vibe of the album. It felt like a Gorillaz album with some instruments thrown in there besides just a electronic beat. There was potential for sure, and it wasn't necessarily terrible to listen to, but there is no reason for me to revisit this one.
4/5. At first listen, I was not a fan of this album but on second listen, I really enjoy the aesthetic and the songs stand out much more than before. There are some heavy hitters and some experimental songs that feel like the songs are written by a professional willing to branch out and explore new sounds, making it a refreshing and well-produced listen. Sure not all songs are perfect but I am glad I gave this one a second chance.
3/5. A fun bluesy boogie album that is way more danceable than it has right to be. There are a few songs that are skippable for sure and but the good ones are pure rock and roll. It's fun and smooth but not a perfect album, just an okay bluesy rocking time.
3/5. I love several songs on this album but there are definitely some misses, including the hit Don't Give Up, which loses me in the positivity and feels fake. There are some other good songs but the great songs like Red Rain, Sledgehammer, and In Your Eyes make up for it. Just an EP with those three and Big Time would be amazing. There is disco, electronic, and industrial taken from previous albums but it doesn't seem to find a place here. As an album as a whole though, pretty good but not awesome.
5/5. Scary, beautiful, personal, ethereal. This is a perfect album. The instrumentation is the best Pink Floyd has ever sounded and the collaboration was strongest here. The guitar and keyboard/synthesizer really shine (get it?) here. This is one of the rare occurrences that if this album was 10-15 minutes longer, it would be better. Hard to not feel enraptured by the music and lyrics, many different themes but all feel connected and flow so well. This is an album ahead of its time and holds up even today as a new experience for anybody listening to Pink Floyd for the first time. Might be my favorite of theirs, still up in the air.
4/5. I do love this album a lot and the first side run is perfect. However, most of the second side is skippable. Texas Radio and L'America are definitely misses. And as an album as a whole, it rocks but not like other Doors albums. Jim's sultry blues voice is the best it's sounded and the instrumentation is more collective but the songwriting is what is missing here. Still some great songs overall.
4/5. There isn't necessarily a bad song on this album but not sure how I feel about it. There is definitely an undertone of anger and resentment about life and America. It also has a bleak and sad air about the songs that provide the listener with a sense that this album is talking about a time long gone and a place lost to ruin. It's beautiful and sad at the same time. It's not perfect but it truly is otherworldly and a pleasure to listen to, despite the ambience.
2/5. Sure, Rod Stewart can sing but it would be nice if there were some great songs on here. Unfortunately, it feels like there might be some interesting lyrics here if the production was good or the music didn't overpower his vocals. Plus, the songs are just okay, most of them covers anyway and none of them great. Not terrible to listen to so not a 1 but close.
5/5. A strong and powerful love album, a lost or distant love. There is passion in the voice and although everything is over the top, I feel the emotions coming from a man who has been hurt and damaged. It is essentially pop but they feel like old tales of love on the sea. The title of the album is about a hallucinatory sickness that sailors got from being out on the sea for long periods of time. The music evokes that feeling so well, it's hard to not see the pain and sorrow from the lyrics. I don't even remember most of the album but I remember feeling enraptured, like a siren on the sea, so it gets a 5.
4/5. A lot more groovy and jam heavy than other Funkadelic albums. They have something they want to say and once they say it, they let the guitar speak. The only downside really is the 11 minute epic that seems to be trailing a little too long about poop and brains, like sure, I'll drink to that but feel like they got a little too drunk on it. The album totally funkin rocks just lost me in the middle there.
4/5. A fun and catchy psychedelic album with some great and classic songs here that will be on repeat. There isn't necessarily a bad one on this one but it's not all perfect songs. Still a repeat listen though, especially for Somebody to Love and White Rabbit.
3/5. An enjoyable collection of britpop songs but nothing stands out. It was a nice listen and I can hear the influence from other bands as well as the inspiration to other bands this album provided. Especially the last song stands out as a highlight, it's just the shorter songs don't provide much sustenance.
3/5. Some solid 90's rock songs, nothing crazy original but had a good time listening to them. Not sure I quite understand what's going on with the lyrics but hey, they sounded good and that's the first step. Noticed some songs I've heard before and that was fun. It was a good album just might need some time to click for me if it's great or not.
3/5. One of the highlights of the album is the chemistry between Van and his band, following him to a T and feels so raw but coordinated. There are just songs on here that I don't enjoy to begin with so I only listen to the ones I know and although some sound better on here, most I like the studio version better. Still a good collection, kind of like a greatest hits.
4/5. A love the introduction of this album, and before each song, as if guiding me through a new experience and letting me know that everything will be okay. This is at the end of the day a jam album and I'm all for it. Shankar is having a great time flexing on his instrument and the backing instrumentation is well done. There is a beautiful sense of control yet letting go, and just a wonderful album in general. Although not all the time, I'd put this on as background music or even as meditation easily.
2/5. An interesting punk-rock album that doesn't go quite hard but isn't simple either. There are a lot of fun experiments on this one sonically but not sure I'm playing this one multiple times just cause it's hard to follow and stay invested. Like sure, it's weird but that's one of the main things it's got going for it. Not a bad listen but honestly a little too long, a solid 30 minute punk run of the best songs on this would be awesome.
3/5. A very unique pop album from someone who is lauded as the best art rock/pop artist. It contains some of his most personal songs but also some fun ditties that have not aged well. Among the rest of the songs, the off ones are good but by themselves, are not great. I don't think this is a bad album but it's not amazing.
3/5. Not quite r&b, not quite pop, it's got some funk and groove. It's got this young energy of experimentation and cool. It's not necessarily my vibe but this does jam for sure. Maybe will go up later but right now, I enjoyed it and not much more. I respect it as well, expanding the sonic barrier of what pop can do.
3/5. I have no negative reactions to this album but I am out of place here, considering I am not familiar with language, it is just hard for it to be a classic because of this barrier for me. I really enjoy the diverse selection of instruments so it was at least a unique and enjoyable listening experience.
5/5. Fantastic and excellent jams and instrumentals, each unique in their own way without getting jumbled together. Amazing solos on Gumbo and Willie, and honestly beautiful sounds coming from Peaches and Umbrellas. Overall, a glorious musical experience with new favorites every listen, something here for everyone, while sticking with that Frank Zappa sound.
4/5. It feels as though David is going through a fever dream from song to song, he is overly emotional in some songs while stating facts in others, like he is having a manic episode which I'm sure is the cocaine. But heck, did it give us a great album. I would say Golden Years is honestly one of the weaker songs on the album, but fits in with the scattered ideas throughout this one. The instrumentals are great, orchestral and pompous, like flying through Bowie's mind.
3/5. I'm a fan of the stooges and Iggy but this one didn't do it for me. I didn't feel like the songwriting was up to par on this one. The instrumentation was simple but effective, and Iggy performed well but I felt like there was an energy missing, or at least this wasn't the genre of music for him, which is base rock and pop. We either need heavier or weirder. I enjoyed some of the songs but it felt like a Bowie album with someone else singing where his voice should be.
3/5. I did enjoy this album, and it's glam and hard rock vibes. Definitely trying to be multiple different bands but hey, it was fun to listen to. The songwriting, pretty basic, but they rocked out and the production was amazing. Felt fresh and new despite the 80's release date.
3/5. A Latin-infused blues album, that has some okay lyrics but Santana's guitarwork is what drives each song. There are instrumentals on this album but they don't stand out as excellent, I feel like this one has a chiller vibe but doesn't match the aggressive energy Santana is known for. Good on some days, but not amazing.
3/5. A sad and tragic album (save a few songs) about a man who has given up on life, despite only being a young man writing this. It all flows together, as in I can't remember which song is which, but the lyrics are beautiful. A full monotone voice along with the same guitar picking can get old quick but you can't deny those word pictures.
4/5. Had no idea who this was but the Broadway background shines through and surprising it translates so well through a studio album. This was really good with dramatic and well-written songs from multiple artists, through Ute's powerful voice with great instrumentation following her lead. Felt like I was listening to a play, missing the talking parts in between the songs.
2/5. I mean, maybe this is deeper than it seems but nothing really stands out as innovative or interesting. There are some good songs but not ones I would necessarily go out of my way to listen to, just ones that could be on and I would enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there is some good songwriting here, it just doesn't seem for me.
4/5. More exciting songs on this than I was expecting. The hits rock (Give it away can get old), but there are some others on here that stand out and are re-listens. A nice run from top to bottom, nothing stands out as out of place and they are comfortable with their sound while still experimenting which is what makes this more solid than other releases. The driving force is Flea on his bass, putting that out front is the smartest decision in music history, what a great choice.
2/5. Holiday's voice is so unique and soothing, an album of slow ballads about heartbreak and loss, feels so sad to listen to. About halfway through the album, I was mostly done with it and I was no longer sad, just kind of bored. It's good, and a few songs here and there are enjoyable but a whole album is hard to listen to.
1/5. I don't care on a good day about the Smiths, hard to feel anything listening to this. It's boring at the best of times. There are some catchy beats and the guitar work is impressive in some songs but I can't get the hype about Morrissey. I wish I related more but I don't. The last song is funny though, but that's all I can credit it.
4/5. A well-rounded jazz album that doesn't overstay it's welcome and keeps the solos nice and sweet. It feels experimental but not amateurish. The players play off each other so well, and there is a genuine excitement among the playing, not sure how but it feels that way. I don't necessarily think it's perfect, but the songs do sound fresh and unique.
4/5. It's hard to understand what kind of genre this is but each song has a dark undertone that I love the vibe of. A review I saw described the songs as "homicides if taken form" and what a great way to describe them. Even the upbeat and calm ones feel more psychopathic than the dark and heavy ones. This is great backdrop music for drive through a dark wood or in an abandoned town, if you wanna scare yourself even more. The only negative is that I don't want to get scared all the time and this isn't always a mood lol but gosh darn what a mood!
3/5. A pretty chill collection of electronic songs, doesn't stand out but is nice to the ear. I'll probably play this in the background as I study or write, no stand outs just no bad ones either.
4/5. An interesting and depressing collection of songs with great guitarwork. Yorke is still finding his voice in this one but on the songs he got it figured out, it really stands out. The first half of the album is the highlight with some okay songs near the end. Overall though, a surprisingly good album that I wasn't expecting and gets better with each listen.
3/5. Although, yes it can be very cheesy on most days, I would jam to this. The lyrics are so simple and the instrumentation isn't crazy as well but throwing this on at 11 really shows where Kiss are coming from. However, there are songs that go on too long despite only being less than 4 minutes long. The hits are great but not enough to bring this above a 3.
5/5. A sporadic and fear-fueled album, every song you believe Byrne is truly terrified of these things. His displays of unconventional vocal prowess drives each song and I do feel concerned despite also fully investing in these feelings. Not to mention the exciting instrumentation that backs Byrne's voice, sometimes he's catching up and other times, the instruments are catching up. A wonderful, crazy album; a classic.
3/5. Man, this one is all over the place. Dark and jazzy on some, poppy and upbeat, silly and cute, and just weird. Like a greatest hits but not all of them are great. And if we're being honest, Solisbury Hill, maybe Flood, are the ones to take from this one. The other ones are good, and the album is enjoyable but there definitely some flaws.
5/5. A great collection of dance-ish rock/pop songs. Bias, I have heard this one many times, but each listen is so fun and well conceived. Feels young and fun, while still being concise and amazingly produced. A great road trip album but sounds great on loud speakers. Plus the lyrics are personal on some but also so weird on others that it creates a nice barrier between each.
3/5. I enjoyed this one, specifically a lot of the personal and serious songs that SZA was comfortable singing about. The instrumentation was beautiful, filling the space with R&B but leaving room for electronic and ambience. Even the explicit songs contain some subtle fears and desires. The album loses me with some of the songs just not as good as I would have liked. I do dig Prom, Gina, and Wavy for example but not really Doves, Drew, and Weekend. Like it's not a bad album just not over the top amazing.
4/5. This is one of the most complex and intellectual albums (like to pimp a butterfly). Although yes, there are some simple songs on the album, each one has deeper meanings than the surface level implies. Conscious hip-hop gets better with time and this might be a 5/5 for me but I don't fully get it yet, but what I did hear I very much enjoyed. The beats are so smooth, but not quite full hip-hop, a mix of jazz and funk as well. A great series of rap tracks that feel super influential to artists like Kendrick, Jay-Z, J-Cole, Run the Jewels, etc.
3/5. A solid collection of well-written love songs with a strong and smooth-singing front-man. There wasn't necessarily a bad song here but it's not unique enough to feel it deserves higher than a 3. Not bad, and might put it on later, but not amazing.
3/5. More a spoken word-poetry with some heavy beats behind it, but fun to listen to none-the-less. I enjoyed this, and the TV song was fun. Love straightforward feelings about politics in songs. Favorite line was about the news using oxymoronic language like "military intelligence." Love it. Some of the lyrics definitely aged, and some did not at all. Overall, pretty good.
2/5. A cool fusion of jazz and country, pop and theater. Quiet songs of love and loss. Didn't hit me as hard as I thought it would. It's beautiful don't get me wrong, but I don't think I'm going out of my way to listen to this one again. Most songs are too slow without much change that it does kind of drag in places. The hits are great but other than that, an okay album at best.
3/5. Just well-written and beautiful ballads that is just nice to listen to. The only downside is that they don't provide a lot of diversity but Burke is just a great and powerful singer that each one is still enjoyable. Nothing crazy good, just good.
3/5. This had some great songs and nothing lasted too long to be overbearing, still had some R&B influence involved that saved it from being too repetitive or annoying. The main hit single was enjoyable and the rest of the songs complimented a sense of a dance record you might hear in a mansion, instead of a club; pretentious but confident in its themes and aesthetic. Although it's not a repeated listen for me, it's a good one to have on.
4/5. These are some well-produced songs, providing a feeling of dread, like walking through a city where it feels like everyone is watching you. The samples of people talking make this album feel alive, giving some solace between the long instrumental tracks. There aren't any bad tracks here but some don't stand out as much as others. The trip hop genre provides a lot of opportunity for other genres to fit in with the music, like Latin, rock, pop, and ambient. This album welcomes those genres with open arms.
5/5. I truly do not like the main singer from what I have seen on the news but man do these songs slap. Love the direct controversial topics and the unwavering opinion of Rotten, which is nice to see in punk where some bands are afraid to say what they mean, for fear of not being liked. I don't necessarily agree with all the lyrics but hey, I do dig the music and the passion, and some of the lyrics. It's just an objectively good album from what I'm hearing. Plus the simple instrumentation, with driving guitar chords and 4/4 time signature allows Rotten to just say what he wants to say without being overbearing.
5/5. Man, although I wouldn't say all the songs on here are perfect, it's really hard for me to deny the 5 this deserves. Unique instrumentation, wild and spacey lyrics while also being real, a feeling of dread spread throughout the album. For an album about life, it truly hits home the depressing state we all go through even back in 1973. Personally bias of course but this is definitely one you have to listen to before you die. Plus we love the anti-capitalist mindset they were preaching.
4/5. A great collection of pop songs that brings vibes of pet shop boys and the beach boys, creating a fun and happy-go-lucky vibe mostly besides some one off dark ones. Otherwise a really enjoyable pop album, full of short and sweet songs about random stuff that feels unique. Can't wait to explore this one more!
5/5. Totally biased but progressive rock is my favorite and amazing instrumentation with clean songwriting takes me higher. Hard to feel like people might not enjoy these songs. Sure they can be long and overbearing but they are just so fun to listen to, I have no idea what any of it means but it's so easy to sing along to and jam to. Although objectively these aren't Yes's best songs, the flow of the album and the 4 main long tracks really stand out here.
5/5. I'm usually disconnected from albums that are not in English, just due to nature of understanding, but I don't need to know what Makeba is saying to feel that emotion and power from her vocals. Instrumentation is simple, to let her shine. The songs in English are dark and brooding mostly, despite the lyrical content. The uplifting non-English songs are beautiful and calming, I feel welcome in her voice, I don't know how to describe it.
5/5. Honestly a classic. Third stone kind of makes it hard to give it a 5, but gosh darn is everything else too good. The expanded version is a great addition as well but even with just the base album, it's hard to deny the quality of these songs and its influence on rock and music in general. Although there are like 5 hits on this one, the other songs do not slack, amazing work from everyone in the band. Crazy how this was all packed into one album.
4/5. A carnival of sadness and fear. Not sure where Waits is coming from but there seems to be something he should probably go to therapy, thankfully he at least is expressing it through music. He has such a unique voice that matches the minimalist and raw instrumentation, like I found myself in a Saw movie and this was playing over the speakers in the dungeon I was chained up in. I know I'm not lasting long if this was playing. The only downside is some of the spoken word tracks sound similar and have similar themes of death and depression.
4/5. A great collection of grunge and pop and although her voice can be a little jarring at first with the cracks and nasally whines, it's what makes this better. Like she is mocking the genre while also shining through it. Some of the energy gets lost later in the album but these are just well-written songs at the end of the day. I enjoyed this one despite the precedence I've had from society telling me I shouldn't like it. Love breaking those norms.
4/5. A heavy grunge/metal album chock full of bangers. I didn't realize this is where my favorite metal bands clearly got their influence from. This honestly just rocks so hard and each song has an amazing accessibility despite the lyrical content and music atmosphere. Love this genre, and love to find new albums within it.
5/5. A very weird album but so very catchy. There is a sense of New Wave and Glam Rock here but also Ambient thrown in. None of the songs make any sense and there isn't a pre-established concept, just songs with no concept. They somehow still create a world inside Eno's mind that feels so real, I want to have whatever he's having. The first half are some pretty upbeat pop/rock songs. The second half is starting to become my favorite with its slow and brooding ballads, quiet and dark. Overall, there is a lot to like from this one, high 4 but I'll give it the 5.
4/5. A smooth and suave album, with dark and sexual themes throughout. I enjoyed the minimalist but heavy instrumentation matched with the flowing female voice. An ambient, trippy atmosphere surrounds these songs and feels like a brooding dream that slowly transforms into a nightmare. When I want to feel like I'm being watched, I'll put this one on.
5/5. Awesome rock album. Just great riffs and songs, and a great flow front to back. First side is superior to the second side but still just epic and heavy all around. Although this wasn't necessarily amazingly influential, it is just good stuff. Child in Time is a banger, amazing solos all around, and even the non-hits are just pure rock at its core.
4/5. A funny album that shows that the Who can be fun while still being some of the best musicians of their time. They carried this energy over to Tommy but even this one has some well-written songs but definitely some major silly ones that don't necessarily age too well. But I can't knock the fun they are having and I'm here for those vibes.
3/5. Short and sweet brit pop songs that were definitely fun to listen to but didn't get a lot of substance from it. I'm sure I could enjoy this more if I wasn't subjected to 40 brit rock/pop albums already. It really needs to stand out and this one was punk and heavy, but not my vibe fully. I still do think this is at least a good album.
5/5. A classic heavy metal album, the origin for those about to rock. Each cut on here is memorable and unique, some slow and ethereal while others heavy and dark. Mostly the latter. There is just honestly not a bad song on here, hard to find fault.
4/5. These are all just super well-written songs, catchy, short, high quality production, and smart lyrics. There are some political undertones on this one but mostly a simpler concept than other Common albums. The songs feel uplifting but with Kanye and Common trading verses, it feels like two black men having a conversation on a corner, about the past, present, and future of their lives and the black race. It's beautiful and sad, uplifting and depressing. Although I am not a huge fan of all the songs, the album as a whole is a good listen and an important one.
3/5. I don't like Steely Dan on a good day, but this was decent because it had short and sweet songs without being overbearing or trying too hard. The songs are catchy and well-made, I even put it on a few times. The guitarwork is the best part with wonderful solos. Innovative pop songs with a jazz flavor but again, just not doing it all the way for me. There's just a pretentious energy that is hard to enjoy from them.
3/5. It starts off the same, front and center distorted guitar with no lyrics, just ineligible words and I was afraid it was going to be a whole album of that. Thankfully, halfway through, we are introduced to a front and center bass and drums and synthesizer. Still ineligible and frustrating lyrics but at least the emotion entered and it felt like an enjoyable album to listen to, even beautiful at times.
5/5. A really great post-rock album, slow-moving and hesitant without ever feeling boring. The best song is the first 20-minute long Djed but the second side of small ideas is also great. They all feel urgent yet basking in their patience hoping the audience will relax with them, and if you do allow yourself to calm down, your experience will be heightened. Although I wouldn't say I would enjoy this all the time, this was one I couldn't really find fault in.
5/5. Just innovative and unique, trying stuff out, expanding the realm of what jazz could be. There seems to be a conversation, between diverse groups of people and still co-mingling. There's just so much happening in these two songs. Quiet and tapping at pandora's box, wanting to let it out but just playing with it. In the end, it's just a great album, switching between jazz and rock with such ease.
2/5. Kind of a mid psychedelic rock album, and I do understand it is one of the first ones and paved the way for great albums to come but I don't think it's aged very well, save a few songs. There are many that are just annoying. The use of certain instruments are fun and I'm sure this was wild to hear when it came out but a lot of it feels like flash over quality.
3/5. An enjoyable indie pop album with a wonderful front lead. Chaotic and sweet, with some great songs throughout. There are some ones I could skip so not as exciting all the way through but some catchy and fun ones as well.
4/5. Industrial punk might be one of my new favorite genres, every new album in that genre sounds so good to me. The chaotic singing and drowned vocals of the singer makes the heavy riffing of the guitar resemble metal more than rock. Some songs go on a little too long but most are great. The lyrics also stand out to be very direct about their opinions on religion, torture, self degradation, and being an awful person. You know, classic punk stuff.
3/5. A metal album from a metal band that refuses to fit into that stereotype. With songs like Laguna and Changes, Black Sabbath really try something different and sometimes it works, and other times it doesn't. Any of the heavier songs are some of the best in their discography (Supernaut, Snowblind), but also some okay ones like Dream and St. Vitus that bring it down. And many people say Laguna is one of their favorite Black Sabbath songs but just because it's different than what they normally do, does not mean it's good. That is the worst song on the album, so annoying. I appreciate them branching out but don't think it works all the time. Still a great album but nowhere near perfect.
2/5. Psychedelic rock/pop is hard to make stand out since that genre is usually monopolized by The Beatles in every year from 1964-70. So it's okay, singer does bring some heat that makes this unique but not too crazy to make it a good record. Not terrible just too familiar.
4/5. Slow and sweet, these songs transcend the language barrier. I have no idea what he is signing about but I enjoy it nonetheless. Orchestral and brass sections pulling me through these songs. It's not perfect for some of the passages going on a little too long or the vocals are a little too breathy, but when it hits, it's alien and familiar, cozied up in my bed and dreaming of the stars.
2/5. Maybe I'm not getting it, is this really a 10/10 like all these reviews are saying? Sure, it was definitely ahead of its time, basically started the 90's rock revival in 1983, but it's influence does not weigh more than the actual listening of the album. I didn't hate it but it was quite boring. Sure, there were some bops but I must not be getting it because I wouldn't care to play this one again, nothing excited me, just did enough mid without being annoying.
4/5. Think this is my first compilation album, which feels a little like cheating but these are some pretty cool songs. Pop punk is fun genre when done right and this is done very well. Short and sweet, solid ideas portrayed and stay just as long as needed. Will probably play these songs multiple times, great stuff.
3/5. Heavy and thick, close to sludge metal, this goes pretty hard. Mostly unintelligible lyrics save a few but it feels like that is correct. The riffs are clean and drudging, akin to early black sabbath but providing the punk of the Stooges for example. Some of these songs last a little long, but they do go pretty hard. Slows down a little near the end but a solid listening experience.
2/5. The short punk Nirvana-esque songs are really the standouts. The slower, long-winded songs lose me, just not the vibe or the strength of this album. Like it's not terrible but just boring, like a bunch of B-sides from Oasis. I'm also not a huge Nirvana fan in the first place so even the good songs weren't great, just okay.
2/5. I like soft machine sometimes but it's definitely not the best choice all of the time. Wyatt's foray into solo music comes out with some nice songs and airy, ambience that gives a sense of floating on a cloud, like the cover art suggests. However, sometimes, I would like to come down but it kind of just gets boring up there, and the atmosphere loses its serenity. There are some standouts so not terrible but seem to be missing the enjoyment of this.
3/5. This was good? It's definitely different and that's a nice change of pace. I do think with some time I will like this a lot, with its interesting melodies and instrumentation. It goes hard in some songs and I don't know how British voices feel more comfortable in country music than artists from the Southern United States sometimes. Again, it's good, but too different to feel correct to give higher than 3.
4/5. Probably one of the most recognizable Americana album and songs. Overall, a great listen from front to back but not all individual songs are great. Hits are great (despite the obviously problematic Dixie Down) and there are some others that stand out. I keep seeing 10/10 on every site but there are definitely not all perfect songs on here. Sure, great lyrics but melodies are where it fails sometimes. Again, it's close to perfect, just some misses along the way.
4/5. These are just well written and fully fleshed out songs, a breathe of fresh air. Each song follows the other with excellent cohesion and no song over stays its welcome, including the longer songs. It feels like a mixture of pop with post rock; post-pop? It's mostly accessible sounds and the instrumental sections are great. Not all the way perfect but a good listen nonetheless.
4/5. There's some great songwriting here and Jeff's singing is insane, and makes this one that much harder to listen to with his death. I definitely think we could have received an amazing catalogue from him as his writing style improved, but it is just a fantasy now. The reason I bring up the possibility is the fact that there are some drags on this album, but even the covers sound original. I do enjoy this album but I do skip some songs.
3/5. I swear this most have been the inspiration for many video games to come, this feels like it comes directly from a video game score, specifically retro or indie. It's repetitive, it is electronic, but the little additions thrown in keep it from being stale like a violin, or heavy bass note that pops up. It's not a repeatable listen for me but it was pretty good.
2/5. An interesting series of electronic folk? but not for me I think. If I was older when this originally released this might have been my jam but feel like its aged a little. Not very memorable but not bad, just experimental but not super landing perfectly. Maybe another listen might do it for me, but don't feel like doing that right now.
4/5. A concept album about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. This shouldn't work for a lot of reasons but can Keith Moon hit those drums. The melodies are pretty and heavy while still being silly and fun. Sometimes, it can be a little too silly which prevents it from being a 5. I enjoy some comedy in music but it can just not sound good like Do You Think It's Alright, Welcome and Tommy's holiday camp. Those can be a little cringe and annoying. It's an overall good album but not perfect, mainly due to the instrumentation and passionate singing from Daltrey. Also Underture is an unnecessary track, too long and just the same riffs, plus a few, from Overture.
3/5. The album started off strong, but lost me near the middle. By themselves, the songs are pretty fun and would work well in a playlist but back to back feels too overpowering with the fuzz and hazy atmosphere. There are some great ones on here like Sun Hits The Sky and Hollow Little Reign but didn't vibe with this one as much as other britpop albums.
1/5. Indie pop that could be a lot better, like it's not terrible but it's really not that good. Just pretty unforgettable songs, wish there was more here but it's just a bland record with not much to offer, not even a re-listen is worth it.
2/5. Yeah definitely something. I mean, it's a fun gimmick but not an hour worth, it's only natural to start tuning out. Like it's not bad but it's just a lot especially for a different language. Sometimes, multi-lingual albums transcend my language barrier but this one inhibits it. It's good background music and nothing more.
5/5. Dang, didn't think was gonna so hard. I do not speak Portuguese but his vocal melodies and harmonies are smooth and work so well with the band and guitar riffs. The ad-libs in the background create an environment that feels like I am in a large room in the basement of a bar or something. It goes really hard, just great musicianship and fun stuff.
4/5. These beats are insane and the samples are so fun, definitely feel the parliament-funkadelic influence throughout. The flows are fresh and still relevant today. The album is also really well produced and has the alien and old-school vibe but sounds modern. The first side is stronger than the second side but still goes hard. The best parts are the transitions between songs, skits, ad-libs, and samples. All flows together so nicely.
4/5. Country music with a voice of a rising 90's indie rock artist. It's definitely unique, I'll give it that. These covers actually feel like original songs which is nice and she sure can sing, belting through some of them. It's basically if feminine-Morrissey did noir-country, it's a vibe for sure that sometimes hits, sometimes not but it was better than I was expecting from the first song.
3/5. This was an enjoyable pop album, had great instrumentals. The vocals were muddy and hard to hear, bad producing on that part but otherwise, felt like a great instrumental album. The songs didn't stand out too clearly, but I didn't hate it.
1/5. I don't know what it is about shoegaze but it just isn't for me. The mix of quiet vocals and sudden bursts of sound feels so jarring, and the high pitched feedback doesn't help either. This honestly just hurt to listen to. Even the slow songs without loud sounds was just boring. Maybe I'm getting old but this was not enjoyable, I don't even remember most of the songs, I was just annoyed and waiting for it to be over.
3/5. I have to definitely be in a mood for this one but I do very much enjoy the jams. It's hard to know exactly how this is to be experienced without being completely stoned on at least 5 different substances but sober it's still pretty good. Throwing the bass out front is such a smart choice, as it drives a lot of the actual songs. The spacey, ambience really brings home this otherworldly feeling but it can be lost on me sometimes. Again, have to be in the mood but it do be rocking.
2/5. Yeah just kind of boring, especially since it's a lot of covers. Just feels lazy, despite this wonderful 12-string guitar that everyone keeps talking about. Like some fun songs but just okay, maybe just wasn't in the mood but that was my experience. Was interested in most of them, the hits were fine though.
4/5. Super chill and definitely drugged out but there is a sweetness among the lyrics that feels innocent. There is a dark undertone among it all which keeps me on edge but that is a good thing. I enjoyed most of these acoustic songs but some misses (looking at you murder mystery and that's the story) but overall these are very accessible and simple songs that stand the test of time.
4/5. An interesting collection of Irish classics and originals. The vocals and instrumentals are so very Irish, it has a nice atmosphere, like I'm drinking late into the night surrounded by friends and we don't care what happens tomorrow because tonight is all that matters. It's a wonderful feeling but my drunkenness' might make the sound better than it actually is. Still, can't knock the boys for having fun, a jolly good time overall.
4/5. A heavier than expected album full of awesome riffs. Some of the lyrics, sure a little iffy, but I have a feeling that might have been the point? Alex really defines the sound, kind of like a Scottish Tim Buckley. I can see the influence this album provided to bands like Black Midi today, and it does hold up in my opinion. It's weird and seedy, but goes hard in almost every song. Next... arguably my favorite song on the album.
3/5. Very psychedelic but oddly entertaining. The instrumentation is fun and has Latin and salsa influences despite taking heavily from Psychedelia. I don't quite understand the lyrics, because I don't speak Spanish, and the skill isn't all there, but it fits the music very well, leading me along a guided head trip. This was an enjoyable listen and I might play it again to freak my friends out lol
3/5. Definitely a fun thought experiment. Feels like bardcore with a sitar instead of a lyre. I enjoyed this one, especially the covers and jam session with Sagar. It had a good mix of multiple ideas but still felt like they were trying to stuff out, nothing solidified yet. He can damn sure play that Sitar though, going ham in those solos.
4/5. I thought I was going to get annoyed with the length of this album but honestly, the little talks and tuning in between makes the songs feel more real and the live performance nature brings these songs down to earth. It feels like a fun evening outside, on a warmer than normal night, with your friends playing songs together. Yes, it is quite long but that is the only detriment. Upbeat, but also solemn, and fun throughout.
4/5. Smooth and jazzy R&B, Al Green uses his voice to guide the sound and rises and falls whenever he pleases. There is a rhythm to it but he changes so effortlessly that it feels random. A mechanical backing track, following the basics, are held backstage for his voice. It's mesmerizing at the very least, but sometimes it's hard to stay attentive. These are well written songs and in someone else's hands they can just be R&B pop but he decided that is not what is going to happen.
1/5. I mean, sure. Our House is the hit from the album, already a super annoying song, not much else is standout. House of Fun is interesting just because of the vibe but that's all it got going for it. It's not necessarily a bad album, it's just not as enjoyable as it's trying to be.
4/5. Great instrumentation and each song stands on its own. Have no clue what every song honestly means, especially the title track, but hey it sounds good. It's like a soft jazz and rock album with some heavier moments throughout. Smooth singing but not perfect, great instrumentals.
4/5. Arguably the best White Stripes album as a collection of songs. Short riff heavy rock songs that don't overstay their welcome. It feels like a brainstorming session come to life, each song feels very different and original. I get something new out of every re-listen, and a different song becomes my favorite. Not a huge fan of the band or sound, but it's not grating like it could be so it passed the tolerance threshold and now has my attention.
1/5. This was just boring man, and not because it was slow but because there was just no energy in it. No feeling in these songs, just empty holes. Like it's rock without the roll, ya know? Just a whatever album.
2/5. He really do be the Soul Machine, as in he is very soulful, a unique voice that causes relaxation. He is also a machine in that these songs are so formulaic and repetitive that they just pass one another until the album is finished. There are some good songs that have great flow like Childz Play and I'll Be Around but I kind of lost interest about halfway through, Glockappella took me back for a second but that was it.
3/5. Mostly a collection of normal do-wap songs that could be done by any male artist from the time. Fever stands out as dark and dangerous, bookended by silly love songs. No bad songs, just nothing too exciting. Feels like Elvis is playing it safe save a few. There are some strong vocal performances but it's not amazing, still enjoyable.
3/5. There is a sense of sweet innocence among these songs that feels mature at the same time. Sure, many of them sound a little too similar and drags in some, but it's a calming atmosphere they create, a yearning. Interesting choice for album title, but I imagine this feeling among those who did not go to war and waiting for their family to return from the war, knowing full well they won't. It's grand at time but also not good at others. A solid mid album.
3/5. I did enjoy the first half of this but there are a few tracks throughout the album that just kind of annoy me more than anything. I think I missed the train cause I've just heard better punk and grunge rock. Sure these were awesome when they came out, hard to see it nowadays. And I'm all for music that is supposed to make people upset but it's not the lyrics that are making me upset, it's just the bad songwriting. Again, I enjoy the overall aesthetic just could be a really good EP rather than filler through half of it.
3/5. A pretty chill and relaxing album, except when he tries for the prince-tier high pitched singing, takes me completely out, and that's like half of the songs. The instrumentation is so good but his vocals are kind of a negative for me. I enjoyed it but hard to find myself relistening.
4/5. A classic among rock albums. Hard to dismiss the talent displayed here. Yes, they did steal many of these songs, so can't give it a 5/5, plus the second half does drag a little but side one is back to back bangers. Just so good played loud, especially Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, that driving chorus riff hits hard. Would totally recommend this to anyone who is even interested in rock, it's just not perfect. Zep 4 is where its at.
5/5. Okay, a little biased, this is my holy grail of Prog Rock, which is one of my favorite genres. Just a world and vision of spacey creation without feeling derived from drugs, which is hard to come by, especially in the 60s. Fantasy for music lovers basically. There are only 5 songs and each one is very distinct from the other. Schizoid: Banger. Wind: Relaxing. Epitaph: Haunting. Moonchild: Sweet and chaotic. (Sure it lasts a little too long imo, another song would have been cool, still an interesting choice adds to the vibe). Court: Fantastical. It's just really cool okay! Listen to it in a dark room with headphones, nothing better.
3/5. I love the jams and Cajun vibes, it brings a swampy and slow drag through each song. Blues rock at its core, CCR does well here but not perfect. This a strong vocal performance from Fogerty though, each song he comes so strong through. Not all songs are very re-listenable but overall the album flows well, drinking and relaxing on a back porch under the blazing sun.
4/5. Love the energy from this one: loud, in your face, punkish, and beautiful at times. Brit-pop/rock is a hit or miss. Sometimes it is the most boring thing in the world or it can be like this with well-written songs and the energy needed to match the instrumentation. And that energy is here to shine. Not a perfect album but definitely worth the listen.
4/5. Wonderful, catchy and sing-able songs, relaxing and relatable lyrics. It feels like I'm growing up again, going through all those emotions in a safe space. It's not quite a perfect album with every song being really good, but the atmosphere the album brings is worth the listen for sure. It's sad and aching with some sense of optimism in the face of death, a.k.a. the average teenager.
5/5. Hard to find fault in these collection of Americana songs. Just back to back, wonderful simple vocals from Lucinda on all songs. Catchy lyrics, easy to sing with, or listen and enjoy the breezy and thoughtful music. Love this, no notes.
3/5. Well-written and catchy, upbeat songs make you want to vibe with them. Nothing too crazy offered here but I did enjoy it nonetheless. English rock with some influence from the Stone Roses and some other funk and punk elements creates a some fun songs but nothing influential.
4/5. A beautiful and heartfelt album, you can feel Badu's pain and sadness through the album, even if they are silly or not serious. Themes of self-doubt and acceptance, personal view versus society's view. I really enjoyed this, some songs were a little slow, but otherwise, nice and chill, vibing music if you will.
2/5. I mean, I do like some of the lines and short songs but this whole album feels like I am listening to a disjointed play where the plot does not exist. Some strong themes of anti-war and nationalism and those opposing ideals. Kind of feels like a best of only the German songs from the stop motion Christmas movies. Which is not a promising venture. Still better than other ones I've hear so if I was in the mood, might enjoy it more so it's not a 1.
3/5. I super enjoyed the first half of the album, but it definitely falls off later, simple and kind of lazy writing. The first few feel diverse and original and unique, like I'm listening to a band finding their roots. They have some bangers but not exceedingly cool throughout. Just a little cool.
3/5. A much better album than I was expecting. He really has that frontman skill, even through studio recordings. A diverse, mostly serious, and sexy album full of high quality R&B songs. Although not my favorite genre, I can respect the songwriting skill through this album. Not an easy feat to make every song not-skippable. Good stuff.
4/5. Punk at its finest. The shortest album on here running so far at a solid 21 minutes. No song overstays its welcome and most lyrics are intelligible but the passion is there. Great to repeat listen to, songs are unique enough to stand out. I definitely enjoyed this!
2/5. The 13 minute long song is the best one on here but everything else is definitely boring or just bad music. Like, I do understand that it was definitely interesting to listen to but I will need several drugs to “get it.” Trying the George Harrison treatment, just not working exactly. Wish this was better, enjoy the vibe just not good, nothing more to say, but I do really like the cellular song.
2/5. There are some good songs here but god damn, Lou Reed doesn’t even want be here singing it. It’s like lazy karaoke, just boring vocals and lyrics. There are just mostly songs by other artists that sound exactly like these songs but better: Bowie, Doors, etc. I would rather just listen to those other albums. I do like satellite and wild side but otherwise, mostly pretty bad, not wholly unlistenable.
5/5. A collection of wonderful R&B/soul/pop songs that just hits back to back. Each song truly stands out on his own but I would only want to listen to it all the way through. Frank Ocean moved R&B and music to the next step, beautiful vocals and thematically appropriate lyrics to tell the story of his life.
4/5. A clean collection of pop tracks from these fellas. Definitely got some misses, the cutesy children-type songs really do not age well, if they were ever good to begin with. Most of the other songs are well written and achieve that pop success they achieved earlier. Not my first recommendation of Beach Boys album but definitely my second.
4/5. A complex, yet simple R&B and soul album. Most of the songs follow similar structure and sound but the lyrics differ from self-pity, to regret, to love, to sci-fi funk? Hey not complaining, the sci-fi song probably the best one on the album. It's a very vulnerable and complex lyrical album, and will take me a few listens to really get into it, got lost for a few of them, but I enjoyed my listen throughout.
4/5. Oh my gosh, post punk that doesn't suck! Love the chaotic instrumentation and the chill, lax vocals. The piano solos is not something I was expecting in my punk but it super works. Xylophone behind a disco beat, with aggressive vocals. Truly a masterpiece. Only one or two misses, everything else awesome.
5/5. I understand it is just the modern The Wall basically, but damn does this slap so hard. I’ve always heard opinions about Manson so avoided it but damn, wish I found this sooner. It’s metal, punk, and rock all in one. The riffs and the guitar front and center are awesome. There are quiet songs that are haunting but highlights are definitely just the ripping and shredding in most songs. Don’t quite get the concept yet, read it was a concept album, but it seems dark and terrifying, so excited to continue listening.
4/5. A very enjoyable and creative album of diverse, chaotic, and at times, beautiful album. The songs are very well-written and the pop songs are so catchy and accessible. Throwing a metal song in there and rock songs here and there mixed with electronic sounds brings up the score for the album. Honestly, could be a 5 but might need another listen to full appreciate it.
4/5. An excellent collection of rhythmic beats and instrumentals with unique samples. It's interesting to remind myself this is made by two white guys. This is great music and reminds me of the instrumentals of Remain in Light by the Talking Heads. The difference in quality is unfortunately Byrne's missing singing. If these songs had singing, this would be elevated to best album of all time status.
2/5. I thought there was a valiant effort, simple yet innovative. The goth new wave scene feels in its early stages and I appreciate the creative ventures but it does not age well. It's not terrible to listen to but not super enjoyable either. Below average in my opinion.
3/5. It's got a song of the summer vibe with a dark undertone, and punk aspect that is more subtle than other alt-rock punk albums. It's a good album and has great songwriting, I guess it's just not for me. I enjoyed it but probably not gonna check it out again.
5/5. This was so much more enjoyable than I was expecting, actually relaxing but not annoying. Some might call this elevator music, and yes there are similarities, but there is actually creative and well-played instrumentation here. And although there is a language barrier for most of the songs, it doesn't take away from the enjoyment because it is so smooth and quiet that it never overtakes the main attraction of the music.
4/5. Yeah, I mean it's basically rock. The singer has a unique high octave operatic tone they can reach and the normal singing is nice to listen to. Guitar work and instrumentation resembles Boston in a good way but some songs don't land as effectively. First half is so good and I do like how they have no filter, fills in some of the passion missing from older classic rock albums. It's a little silly, and that adds to the charm, I just wish more of the songs landed, overall a good newer rock album, hard to find.
4/5. This is a very good album but the vibe is not hooking me, it feels like a more raunchy and direct Songs in the Key of Life. Like you can hear the soul and disco but it's not as refined in my opinion. It is an experimental album, some new sounds, which is unique and fun, don't think it's a fully realized album though. To be fair, it is still an amazing album, just not perfect in my opinion.
3/5. Much better than I was expecting, it's happy-go-lucky energy through me off but most of these are just well written pop songs. Short and sweet. Although not game changing for me, this was enjoyable and was nice to hear something that felt unique despite the overabundance of same style of music from this era.
5/5. Hard to put into words, just an enjoyable yet smooth jazz album. Every instrument has its place and it feels so raw yet meticulous. I looked up and saw there were 90,000+ takes for these songs. The dedication alone shows, it's mastery of music on another level. I need to listen to this a bunch more to hear everything, it's so good.
2/5. I do think there is a beautiful nature among the songs of this album but I there is a language barrier that I do need to know to understand the importance. The instrumentals do not save it, a little outdated psychedelic music fronted by lyrics I need to understand but do not. I did check them out and they are interesting, and I do understand the importance of the album, but do not enjoy listening to it too much. It's not terrible, some good songs but not great either.
4/5. Love the instrumentation but wow is his accent super thick. I mean, it works in most songs just an interesting combination. Weird lyrics, it feels like he decided to put his therapy conversations in song. I know these are satirical songs, including the title, and some are definitely funny. I did enjoy it I think from a musical standpoint but also the lyrics are definitely intriguing. It's kind of like British Humor: the album.
5/5. Wild how this is not only a super uncomfortable record but so strangely beautiful at the same time. Each song is so minimal in instrumentation but feels so different, less is more and Tom knows how to use each instrument to its fullest potential. I feel passion and sincerity in some songs, and then the next I am listening to a serial killer, also sincere unfortunately. Awesome album, just really unique and well-written.
4/5. I like the chill instrumental songs the most, but this does provide a nice atmosphere of late night sad bars with single people who have never been loved. Then it becomes way more diverse than I expected, side 2 bangs out a rap song out of nowhere and stays pretty hype through the next song. Then it slows down and goes back to similar energy as first side. Overall, a much more enjoyable than it started out to be, glad I didn't just give up immediately lol.
2/5. Paul sings so well, it's hard to notice when the songs are boring but this one manages to help me out. Some are sweet for sure but just not great songwriting in others straight up. "Cars are cars"? Yeah, I mean like let's be serious. Someone must have heard this and thought something right? Maybe saying No to Simon was not possible. It's hard to say 1 just cause some songs are okay but it's a low 2 at best.
3/5. Jam album, full stop. The solos do go pretty hard but I think this is definitely have to have been there vibe, with additional supplements to assist in the listening experience. It's still enjoyable but goes a little too long. Light does bring the energy the album is missing but really only that one.
4/5. This is a solid collection of heavy electronic songs with songs that can sometimes be annoying after a bit but it's mostly banger after banger. Just foot-tapping goodness and slick and wet beats driving each song. I imagine a dank and sweaty basement with 50 people crammed raving to this. So yeah, it goes hard.
5/5. I sure do love diverse albums. Throw every genre at me, make the listening experience a chaotic display of uniqueness. Bjork's singing is also so powerful and creates an interesting dichotomy of art pop and a voice that might fit better in rock music. Her growls are a highlight of her vocals, so fun and exciting. I feel like I barely scratched the surface of the album from each song but I did very much like what I heard.
2/5. I do like the vocals, has an Elvis Costello influence for sure, including the music as well. The songs itself are just mid though, nothing crazy that stands out. I enjoyed it and it rocks sometimes but on a list of albums I need to listen to, not sure it belongs.
3/5. An upbeat and danceable album (aptly named). Although I'm not going manic over it, it was still enjoyable. Steady and solid instrumentation and if I knew how to dance at all, this might be more up my speed but I'm a swayer so don't got much to offer to the scene lol. Enjoyable nontheless, not my cup of tea totally.
4/5. I dig the experimentation and the art rock, normally it sounds pretentious but this one sounds fun and curious seeing if sounds work. Although not all songs work, the album in general has a vibe of youthful experience. Not sure how old these guys are but it's unique for sure. It's a well made album with a sense of dread and creativity that doesn't become as pretentious as it should be.
4/5. A solid mix of calming country and heavy blues, with soft yet powerful vocals. The production quality also elevates this one above other country albums. There are some sweet lyrics along with some heavy lower class struggles. Some super generic country songs does prevent it from being a 5 but they were enjoyable nonetheless.
4/5. Heavy and direct rapping, feel like LL Cool J is talking to me, and that is not the position I want to be in. The beats are so good, simple yet loud. His flows are smooth and fast. I feel the passion through all the songs and it also hypes me up as well. It's also pretty sexy at some points as well, a little too much at some times, but otherwise great overall.
5/5. I don't know what it is, it feels objectively bad but it has an energy that I really dig. The singing is mostly terrible but the beats go hard and there is a sense of amateur vibe that feels so real and raw. The story is silly and feels like an unreliable narrator that makes you second guess what you are listening to. It somehow ends really beautifully, making me really feel for the main character. This was a great listen, unique and well-written, and subverts a lot of expectations for what could be an enjoyable album. A 5 for sure.
4/5. Quintessential house music. Despite mostly repetitive background sounds, it somehow never gets old and can still be enjoyed with an attentive ear without being annoying. The thing that makes Daft Punk not annoying is that every four bars there is always a new instrumentation or slight change that keeps you invested. The only downside really is the length of the album. I enjoy the long songs but it feels like there is some filler here that could be trimmed down. Otherwise, a necessary listen for any lover of electronic music.
4/5. Female-driven punk is sweet. There actually feels like something she has to be angry about and although I didn't super pay attention the lyrics, I didn't really need to. The instrumentation was actually enjoyable which is rare to find in punk. Sure, just a simple drum and 4 chord structure usually but even still, was nice to listen to and fronted by a woman. It still went hard and would probably replay again in the future.
2/5. This could be really soulful and powerful but it feels like a knock off What's Going On. Like, not fully realized songs and the emotion is there but it does not feel as powerful as it could be. I honestly was bored through most of the songs, wish I wasn't but that was the experience I had. Like there is a disconnect between the vocals and instrumentation. Jesus was good but not much else. It's not terrible but it's not re-listenable.
3/5. Love the passion, anger, and truth coming from Ice Cube. There are some great songs and lyrics, and even the skits don't seem out of place which is rare. They are all good but they all have similar sounds and lyrics that it does feel repetitive. No doubt, these messages need to be said multiple times for everyone to finally understand, even 30 years later, and the 1000s of years before. I think there could have been more focus on fewer songs with tighter rapping and songwriting because I do lose interest through some of the songs. It's good, deserves to be on the list, but not as enjoyable as an album itself.
4/5. Pretty passionate singing and powerful vocals. Soothing at times as well. I do not understand the language but I do believe it can surpass the understanding and strive on feeling only. I like how the instruments put themselves in the background for most of the songs, allowing the vocals to shine. Also, the happy go lucky songs still contain so much passion that it feels like these lyrics mean so much to the singer. Much better than I was expecting. Best Song: Amsterdam, Tango funebre
5/5. A chill and smooth soul and R&B album with disco elements. I love that the tempo slows with each song, creating a more intimate and sexy album as based on the concept. There is not really a bad song on here with serious and expressive songwriting. The songs are long but such a great album to vibe to.
4/5. At times beautiful, at times head-bopping, and unfortunately, at few times boring. I did enjoy it for the most part but I think I might have been in the wrong headspace. The first track is still the highlight and I liked Jennifer as well. I think Giggly Smile lost me halfway through. Akin to electronic and disco receptiveness, using rock as the backdrop does provide a unique ambience because it takes a lot of skill to use these instruments in a way that feels robotic and yet interesting. They sure did it. It might need a 5 but right now it's a 4 based on a couple too slow or repetitive moments.
5/5. The energy and skill is undeniable, just a greatest hits collection. The flow into each song is flawless, and his singing is so passionate and exceptional. It honestly feels too short for the amount we should be getting. I was expecting way more but was very satisfied with the quality and artistry through this record. Definitely a repeat listen for me.
4/5. Chill beats to study/focus to basically. I enjoy it but it definitely serves the purpose of background music. No doubt well made but not something I'm playing often unless I need to have chill good background music. Still overall a great track listing. There are also some more groovy active listening songs. Best songs: Triptico, Last Tango in Paris
3/5. I super dig the dark undertone with the creative and simple instrumentation. I appreciate the willingness to create songs that will definitely not do well on the radio but are still super enjoyable and awesome. It's a cognitive dissonance because I hear the loud and bombastic drums and synth mixed with the high vocals and I still feel scared, like something is going to jump up from the music and grab me. The main downside is that they can sound a little similar so can take away the mystery and then becomes somewhat boring later on in the album due to the similarity. Best song: No, Bap De La Bap
5/5. This is the vibe I'm looking for. Love me some progressive pop. It feels like a story being told and this has not aged at all. Correct electronic sounds makes this an 80's, 90's, 2000's album. You can definitely see some influence Bjork took from this. If you just it the songs wash over you, you get enraptured in her worldbuilding and wall of sound. There is definitely a mindset you need to be in to appreciate this, thankfully I was on my listen, but can definitely see a 4 rating especially with the second side. It's a classic for me though.
5/5. This is a bias pick for sure, objectively some silly and naïve songwriting but gosh darn does this go hard. It got through me through my teenage years (no wonder it was so hard to make friends lol). The dual sided structure with light and dark, love the exploration of that concept. Although the love song stands out on side 2, it's overall a great front to back, great vocals and instrumentation, as always from Queen. Give it a listen for the nerdiness alone or for the great music as a bonus!
4/5. I know, why not a 5/5?? This like the best album of all time according to everyone! And yes, this is an amazing collection of songs, each one unique and great in their own ways. However, there are definitely some forgettable songs later on in the album and just like "Heroes and Villains" and "Vegetables" from the Beach Boys, some are so god awful annoying. Spanish bombs, Rudie can't fail, wrong em boyo? How am I supposed to honestly listen to those and lie to myself that those are enjoyable. Punk has evolved to a point where I need actual energy to be able to feel the passion. But like I said, it's a good album just not great. I think if I went into it knowing it is a pop album and not a punk album, I might have enjoyed it more, just left a bad taste over the genre. It's like being told the Beatles is rock, which is just a lie. And I know genre is subjective but seriously, get out more if you still think this punk.
5/5. A unique and experimental album from an artist who is not afraid to expand his horizons. The transition from quirky rock to ambient instrumentals finds this album at the perfect transition stage, combining the best parts of both. Each song is a pleasure for the ears, creating imaginative worlds in less than 3 minutes each. It's a new experience at first but is a sensational listen. Best Song: Sky Saw, Big Ship, Becalmed
5/5. A short and tight album (even the deluxe) with skits and interludes that flow with the track list and each full song is so memorable and well-written. Way more R&B and soul and Jazmine does have the soothing voice to match. I think there can be a disconnect to listen to a very direct and honest woman speak about sex, love, individuality, and vulnerability. She, or others, may say things in her skits that rub you the wrong way but they are not apologetic, they know what they want and you may not like them, but that's who they are. I would never want to be friends irl based on their morals but that does not take away her skill of an artist to be able to create amazing songs for each opinion. Best song: Pick up your feelings, Lost one, Hurt me so good
4/5. A solid collection or pop/rock songs, just great songwriting front to back and despite a few songs at the end, super catchy and enjoyable. Not much else to say, really dug Confusion, Railroad, and Remember Me. Just a good album, no other notes.
3/5. Super British but works very well considering the concept of anti-American consumerism. It's also diverse enough to not get bored and feels like a full album, front to back a fun listen, including random riffs from different instruments keeping you on your toes throughout. Not all songs are great though and definitely skippable but decent enough. Best Song: Advert, Chemical World, Coping
3/5. A folk jazz album. It can work in some songs but I think the lyrics are so sporadic that it gives off a vibe of slam poetry. I think I might be too slow to fully enjoy it. From what I could gather, the themes are empowering and thoughtful but I lose track very easily. The instrumentation is good, including a synth and alternating instruments per song is a great choice. On future listens, has potential to be a 5. Best song: Shades of Scarlet Conquering, Harry's House
4/5. A very expressive and loud album. Simple instrumentation and mostly simple lyrics as well, it's somehow easy listening despite the wall of sound of every song. It has a buzzing and shoegaze feel yet the production is really good that it takes away the annoyingness of what shoegaze usually feels like. It's not a perfect album but I did not enjoy more songs than I was expecting and appreciate the unique sound. Best songs: Disarm, Mayonnaise, and Silverf***.
5/5. A bluesy and chaotic rock album. Not quite punk, more aggressive rock. Vocals really compliment the music so well, a scratchy high pitch mixed with low bass-front instrumentation and shredding guitar. It's also somehow accessible and catchy despite being so loud yet doesn't remove the ambience. The later songs on the album slow down a bit yet still creates a more subtle and calming theme with Karen's wonderful voice. A really cool album of great songs back to back. Best Song: Date With the Night, Man, Modern Romance
3/5. I do enjoy bluesy rock as much as the next guy, feel like if this was the first type of blues-rock I heard, it would be much higher rating but it doesn't feel it adds anything new to the genre. I enjoyed my listen for sure, guitar is best part of this album, and the woodwinds were a nice addition you don't see often, but not much else to offer. Best Song: Feelin' Alright, Pearly Queen, Roamin' Thru'
4/5. Angry punk and rockabilly. I have no idea what he is saying ever but I did enjoy the energy for sure. It's almost scary at times with the ambience, like the Crickets mixed with Tom Waits. It's a little aggressive at times and although I do dig it at times, the vibe can throw me off a little. No doubt, I do really like this, especially Fever, Teenage Werewolf, and Garbageman, just gotta be in the mood for sure.
1/5. I heard jokes about this band and didn't want to give it a bad rating without listening to it myself, honor and all that. Today, I regret honor because that was just bad writing. I can definitely see why this is in this book, I should listen to it so I can set the standard of what not to do if I wanted to write music. I mean it was definitely very popular for a reason, which is why I don't have much hope for the future. Not terrible song: Seed, Freak on a Leash, Reclaim My Place
3/5. Gotta appreciate the uniqueness of the sound, and the willingness to try sounds that normally don't go together. Sometimes it works, a lot of the times it does not. There are some great punk/pop songs on here, but it would require a re-listen to see if I actually enjoyed the listen or if the shock was the main thing that drew me in. Best Song: Soul and Fire, Sister, Emma Get Wild
5/5. A danceable and super upbeat rap album despite having lyrical themes of social politics and the "good ol' days." It feels so real and well-produced, so smooth and flows well like they knew they were making a great album but still having fun with it. Full of black love and reminding people that black people are not always mad about life but have a good reason to be so while still keeping love at the forefront. Best Song: Beyond This World, Acknowledge Your Own History, Doin' Our Own Dang
5/5. I am biased, Rush is my favorite band. Surprised they don't have more than 2 albums on here but it's not surprising considering every critic review of Rush. Side one of this album is a classic, hard to argue that each song offers a little something for everybody. And side two has their unique and proggy sound that is oh so sweet and the other two songs are great in their right. RIP Neil, this is a wonderful album and this supergroup will always need to be recognized. Best Song: Limelight, YYZ, Witch Hunt
5/5. Unnecessary and frustrating that this is still relevant today. It makes me angry and they do such a good job and inciting that rage. Hard rock and rap elements, this music is a necessary listen for anyone willing to have any empathy for our fellow neighbor. ACAB 100% and if you believe otherwise nowadays, you lack empathy and are part of the problem. It also helps this goes so hard. Best Song: Bombtrack, Killing in the name, Bullet in the head
5/5. A cacophony of sound, beauty, and experience, this album encapsulates the experience of a journey through the mind. A great trip album for sure. Even sober though, this is a relaxing and chaotic album all at once. Front to back the album is a classic and is such an awesome experience to listen to. Best Song: Ladies and Gentlemen, I Think I'm In Love, Electricity
4/5. A pretty catchy and loud album. Sure the production could be better and the lyrics are hard to understand sometimes but I get that it can be the aesthetic. The vocals are definitely straining at times but I cannot deny the songwriting is top quality. I do appreciate the personal takes, feels grounded and relatable. Best song: Chump, Welcome to Paradise, Basket Case
4/5. Finally, a style of music that works for this man. A compliment of large instrumentation and backing vocals finally makes his music listenable and very enjoyable. He implements that deep voice to create a dark ambience despite talking about love and success, but always with a sinister twist. This was a really excellent album with great songwriting without it being boring. They are a few misses but mostly top quality. Best Song: Ain't No Cure For Love, Tower of Song
3/5. The Germans really like their extended instrumentals passages, don't they? Thankfully, I like most of it too as well. It's not quite beautiful or aggressive, more anxious and scared, like it doesn't really know where it wants to go and just holds you there as well. Throwing the vocals way in the background makes it seem more like an instrument than something I need to pay attention to. It was a nice listening experience but nothing breathtaking, just an interesting atmosphere to wade in for the time being. Best Song: Future Days, Bel Air
3/5. I do appreciate the unique vocals and the hits go so hard but otherwise it feels like a very generic stadium/heavy/glam rock album. It's not bad but can get old fast especially with similar sounding songs in a row. Guitar is a highlight though but vocals can get annoying by the end of it. Best Song: Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child O' MIne
4/5. Has an interesting bossa nova vibe full electronic, creating a groovy and relaxing background sound. I think there are some slow tempo songs that do not hit the mark, but anything where the beat and drums are at the forefront, that is where this album shines and thankfully that is most of it. Some nice vocals as well, different for each song too so it feels more like a collection of hits versus an album. Best Song: So Easy, Royksopp's Night Out, Remind Me
5/5. A beautiful and impressive album, with only one instrument guiding each song it still feels more powerful and fulfilling than most other albums. With my ADHD brain, it can be hard to stay focused but that is only an issue on my part. There is intent with each stroke of the keys and there is no doubting the mastery of the piano. This is just a necessary listen for anybody willing to experience beauty. Best Song: Part I, Part II B
5/5. I don't know how she does it, every album feels so expressive and experienced. There is a passion and world-building that exists through your voice but also through great choices in instrumentation. This album, and most of her albums, spawned a generation of art pop that allowed female artists to explore the experimental without commercial or executive pushback. Just an awesome album, just like most of her stuff, great harmonies and backing vocals as well. Best Song: Love And Anger, Rocket's Tail, This Woman's Work
4/5. A really solid collection of soft rock songs that have an edge to them, with the vocals and guitar providing that hardness. I think the album is a little long but even despite that, each song delivered an enjoyable head-bobbing experience. The production and instrumentation is also well-done, giving it a old sound but almost timeless. Best Song: Sunflower, Holy Man, 5th Season
3/5. I do like the instrumentation but the vocals do get tiresome and whiny at some points. That can be a vibe for sure but it doesn't feel like it fits this style of music. Like there is an epic backdrop with some of the instrumentals and then there is just a dude who is talking over it. I admit, I did enjoy some songs but it was mostly because of the music. Another instance of game-changing but not necessarily in the right direction. Best Song: Love Vigilantes, Sunrise, Elegia
3/5. The energy in the studio is definitely interesting. It feels like this is recorded under a bridge at 3:00 AM but that benefits the direction they are going for here. Gives a Stooges vibe mixed with even more chaotic instrumentation and vocals. It's scary and haunting but has a non-serious vibe as well, kind of like a scary clown, hence the cover art I assume. There is definitely a mood you need to be in but I enjoyed it today. Best Song: Junkyard, She's Hit, Blast Off
4/5. Sure, clear influence from Kinks and British jam bands (hence the name I guess) but great songwriting and catchy songs nonetheless. Mostly short and tight songs with upbeat instrumentation with some dark lyrics strewn throughout. Great guitar riffs is a highlight here as well as well bassline in the forefront. Best Song: Mr. Clean, English Rose, Down In The Tube Station At Midnight
3/5. I do enjoy most of the songs on here, and it has a nice mix of the rock and experimental. Plus the experimental stuff is actually enjoyable to listen to. I think Yorke's voice sounds a little weak on the album, but only because it kind of stays in the same range of energy on each song. A little sassy and sad at the same time. It's not a bad album but it does make me want to listen to other albums more. It's definitely a B-Sides album. Best Song: Pyramid Song, I Might BE Wrong, Life In a Glasshouse
5/5. An atmosphere of futuristic wasteland is the best way I can describe it, like a broken down ice cream truck stuck in the middle of a forever sandstorm. Dark industrial sounds with rough and heavy vocals with great rock style samples throughout. I want to explore this world they have created but would know I have no way of surviving in it. Just awesome stuff, no flaws. Best Song: La fille de la mort, L'eau rouge, Longue Route
4/5. British punk at its core. Sure, way more pop than punk but the short songs mixed with an undertone of naivety and anger create a youthful energy that somehow has an early Beach Boys vibe mixed with the Stooges. It's definitely here to say what they want to say and then leave with no explanation. It's funny but it is a voice of a generation. Just not my vibe all the time so it stays at a 4 for me. Best Song: Blitzkrieg Bop, Judy Is A Punk, Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue
4/5. A surprisingly enjoyable record. Sure, it is 60's rock but some unique vocals and passages makes this one worth listening. I love the energy throughout and the last song, although long, didn't ever get boring for me. Great instrumentation and choice of instruments as well. A good album to dig into. Best Song: Stephanie Knows Who, She Comes in Colors, Revelation
3/5. Love hearing Willie's voice and the songs are nice but there does seem to be some missing passion in some songs. These are not bad songs just okay as a collection in general. Not much else to say, but I might check out some of these songs later on. Best Song: Georgia On My Mind, Unchained Melody, Someone To Watch Over Me
5/5. Great mix of disco, post-punk and new wave with songs about love and heartache. Not really a bad song on here and super catchy and great instrumentation. Each instrument throws itself in the forefront and yet the vocals give an air of Smiths that mixes well with this slightly dark and upbeat aesthetic. My foot was constantly bouncing, who said disco would not age well? Best Song: Show Me, Tears Are Not Enough, 4 Ever 2 Gether
3/5. A solid collection of folk songs, and Fred's vocals are relaxing and nice to listen to. Although the songs can get lost in the haze, there are some that standout enough to make this a chill listen. A sadness and depression stays throughout the album, relying on the wrong things to keep you happy like other people's approval, regretting lost loves, and drugs. Best Song: That's the Bag I'm In, Everybody's Talkin, Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga
3/5. It's like Country music yet definitely has 50's ballads throughout. It's a solid collection of songs, not sure all of them work for me though. Don't get me wrong, Marty has a wonderful and beautiful voice but the same rhythm and style of singing is exactly the same through at least 5 different songs. The songs are heroic and sad but I've heard better country outlaw albums and songs. I respect the vibe of the album but definitely not perfect. Best Song: Big Iron, They're Hanging Me Tonight, El Paso
5/5. This is another one of those albums where although some might call it punk, there are definitely some punk elements but this is more of a rock opera, especially with songs like Jesus and Homecoming. This is a façade and on purpose. You see on the surface, those only listening to the first song and Holiday that is a rebellious album. This is a story about the American Dream. The songs are full of sadness and hope and the need to create polished rock is the only way to tell this story to match the fakeness of radio rock and try to get your message out there while appealing to the masses, counteracting yourself. It's beautiful and wonderful. Also all the songs are so good. Best Song: Jesus of Suburbia, Holiday / Boulevard, Wake Me Up, Whatshername
4/5. Loud and excessive, there is a uniqueness to it that doesn't feel old and has aged well. There is clear guitar rhythms in the background but the vocals really shine over everything else with a sense of passion mixed with "F*** it" attitude. The lyrics for some of the songs definitely are lost on me, not sure what they are about but I do see the Talking Heads vibe where they are not really about anything. This is a vibe album, gotta be in the right mood for it but it is epic nonetheless. Best Song: Carcass, Metal Postcard, Switch
2/5. Some fun rock songs and I appreciate the energy, kind of nonchalant and young, with silly lyrics. This works in their favor a little but the amateur songwriting gets old fast. This belongs on a college campus until they are able to better hone their skills. There is potential but not right now. Best Song: Slow Night So Long, The Bucket, Four Kicks
3/5. Great Hip-Hop, great flows and danceable beats, plus heavy bass grime. The main issues on the account though is that every song has a sketch, and they can get annoying quick. The middle of the album really slows down, I get they might be radio hits but they do not work. The first few songs are great and it also ends strong with the last 4 songs are excellent. Otherwise, an enjoyable listen. Best Song: Lyrics, Shutdown, That's Not Me
2/5. College alt rock, political and tongue in cheek. There are some good songs on here but it does have a priority to get a message across over songwriting. It's a vibe for sure but doesn't really stick with me throughout. REM albums do take a few listens but as a first time around, not super feeling it save a few good songs. Best Song: Get Up, Orange Crush, Turn You Inside-Out
4/5. From the gate, just 25 minutes of amazing songwriting then a huge drop of quality. Song Has No Title and Jamaica and huge fumbles especially after the first four songs. The rest of the album kind of goes up and down in quality but overall, a great album full of singable and well-written songs. I think this is a good double album, 15-20 minutes per side, but maybe just like 3-4 songs less and it would be perfect. It's also Elton, hard to have a full miss with the king. Best Song: Funeral/Love, Candle in the Wind, Saturday Night, I've Seen That Movie Too
3/5. It's like experimental soft rock? I did enjoy the album and I can even see many bands today taking inspiration from the experimentation. There are basic singles for sure, but I respect the ability to make a double album about a boat, I think? It's not even the whole album, unless there's a lot of hidden meaning I am missing. It is was enjoyable though, and some songs had that beauty this band can be known for. Also country songs sometimes? Respect the audacity. Best Song: Odessa, Lamplight, First of May
3/5. A solid electronic house album with a lack of uniqueness of some of the songs but a good runtime throughout. Thought I would get annoyed once I saw the runtime of No More Tears but that might be the best one on here, super chill and relaxed. I wouldn't say a great club album but a good vibing album. Best Song: Last Train to Trancentral, No More Tears, Justified and Ancient
2/5. An interesting possible future for a Pink Floyd sound. Psychedelic as heck, drawn out rock. Half of the songs, Syd doesn't even want to be there, as his vocals err on the side of mumbling on some songs. I think there is potential here and I can even hear future Pink Floyd songs being inspired by this album. Dark Globe fits on the Final Cut. It is more sad than anything listening to the album, as a lost artist to history. Best Song: Terrapin, Dark Globe, Octopus
5/5. Beautiful. Transcendent. A perfect relaxing album full of patience and quietness, it allows the listener to reflect and truly listen or ignore completely and let it follow your mindset, coming along with you on the internal journey. It's similar notes and patterns yet feel distant and with additional notes here and there, it never gets old or boring. A must-listen experience in the dark or laying down, or even with loud sounds elsewhere, it adds to what whatever atmosphere you find yourself in. Best Song: The Whole Album
4/5. An actually good dinosaur jr. album, is this possible? Normally the punk devolves to unlistenable grunge but this time, there is actual melody and good vocals, and the lyrics are interesting as well while still maintaining that heavy aesthetic and punk energy. This was a surprisingly enjoyable listen, would recommend. Plus the guitar work was excellent. Best Song: No Bones, Yeah We Know, Don't
2/5. A relaxing and expressive folk album that loses feeling more often than not. The intertwining vocals is definitely the highlight here with songs creating a chorus of sound despite only being three singers. There is some good songwriting but some are just not very enjoyable to listen to. I would say I like a little less than half of this album but of the songs I do like, very memorable and well-written songs. Otherwise, wholly forgettable and boring. Could have been better, not a well-aged album. Best Song: Suite, Wooden Ships, Lady of the Island
5/5. A healthy mix of blues rock and upbeat pop. Every song stood out as unique and what a change of vocals from the Beach Boys. The instrumentation was beautiful, soulful with horns and choruses. Feels like I am drifting out on the ocean, heading to shore, but comfortable if I did end up passing away. There is not really a faulty song on here, beautiful and calming despite the dark undertone, just like life. Best Song: River Song, Dreamer, Pacific Ocean Blue
3/5. Like most david bowie albums, I don't get it immediately. This one was mostly straightforward. I enjoyed some of the songs, and the album overall was a cool collection of callbacks and unique lyrical ideas. The instrumentation is highlight, changing tempos and aesthetic back to back for each song. Is it a necessary listen, no, but it is fun. Best Song: Where Are We Now?, Love Is Lost, How Does The Grass Grow?
4/5. I love the energy on this album and although the vocals aren't ones I wouldn't consider as top quality, it matches the chaotic and punkish vibe of these songs. The nasally and drawn out tone adds to the instrumentation. I am definitely going to check this one out again, just great songwriting on each of these songs but I do need to be in the mood to enjoy. Best Song: Another Girl Another Planet, Creature of Doom, Language Problem
5/5. The most relaxing album ever. And as a bonus, if you listen to the lyrics you can cry too. I respect the avenues of music Joni took but this will forever be a perfect album of back to back songs of pure emotion and lyrical prose. Each listen provides a new favorite song and new way of experiencing it, with age comes new understanding. A must-listen. Best Song: All I Want, California, River
4/5. A well-polished collection of orchestral pop songs with a voice that does take away from the effort made to make this as beautiful as possible. There are epic moments here as well beautiful moments as well. The influence I hear through these songs on so many future albums is impressive and I would listen to this one again, just not a masterpiece. Best Song: Child's Christmas in Wales, Macbeth, Paris 1919
5/5. Not quite a concept album, but I've listened to another Adamson album before and it's always a banger. The mood creation from the music alone, and the expertise in doing so as a debut is impressive. An epic cacophony of sound, truly an awesome experience of music. Best Song: Under Wraps, Sounds From The Big House, The Swinging Detective
4/5. I saw this labeled as "rap blues" and that seems about right, more soulful and R&B based. The lyrics are very pronounced, easy to follow and sing a long to even. The highlights are the beats and the solid instrumentals that make these songs stand out among other 90s rap. There is definitely a perspective I am not familiar with as I am not a black man who grew up without privilege. I can definitely hear the passion in the lyrics and how important this must have been for so many disenfranchised people. I could make this a low review for what 2Pac has done to make this album a little cringe to listen to, and some of that is preventing this from being a 5, considering the songs are literally about being the victim in all aspects of his life, which is not true, but true enough as a black man in America that I can respect most of the album. Best Song: Me Against the World, Temptations, Dear Mama
3/5. Dang, way more punk than I thought. I do like the loud and different energy but it can be a little much sometimes. I do enjoy some instances of it and I dig the choice to dress in drag to follow that punk mindset. And to clarify, I love the Kiss and Stooges energy, it just doesn't work with all of the songs on the album. Some of the songs are just not well written. Maybe it'll grow on me but not right now. Best Song: Personality Crisis, Vietnamese Baby, Jet Boy
4/5. A pretty good punk album with a more upbeat energy and poppy sound. Each song is short and sweet but there is not much substance here, as it was playing, I lost track of which song I was on in the album. I did enjoy it but not sure I would consider it great. (Listened to it again, scratch that, these songs rock, it's going up to a 4). Best Song: Bored Teenagers, No Time To Be 21, New Day Dawns
4/5. A slow and methodical soul and rock album that lets you relax and chill along. It feels close to jazz but not quite, like a solid mix between multiple genres. There are moments when it can be a little too slow but it definitely creates an atmosphere of down-trodden luck but also a cacophony of sounds to show community. A great album to vibe to. Best Song: The Cisco Kid, Four Cornered Room, The World is a Ghetto
5/5. There are about 5 actual songs here but it makes for a really easy listening experience as there is just enough energy put into each song as deserved, never overstays their welcome but gives the listener something to think about for about a second before throwing a new idea at you and the suddenly the album ends and you want to throw it back on because you didn't get everything, repeat process. An excellent formula and although unconventionally enjoyable, it was a good album, no notes. Best Song: Ex Lion Tamer, Lowdown, Champs
4/5. Ethereal and drug-filled, these songs create a great atmosphere. It feels like I am falling through a dream but it's not scary, but there is an existential dread through it all despite the upbeat major chords. Although it kind of flows all together, the jamming riffs and repetitive drums drowned in reverb and acid makes it actually sounds unique amongst the British rock-alikes. It's a good album to listen to front to back filling your ears with ecstasy. Best Song: Moving In With, Wrote For Luck, Country Song
4/5. Every debut album by each of the Beatles feels a little like latching onto that band energy with a little flair that separates them enough. To be fair, this does feel like a greatest hits album of George songs which does contain some great songs, and then it kind of feels like an album I shouldn't be listening to in all one sitting, like a greatest hits album. Again, a great collection of songs, but not a great front to back album considering the similarity and length, so doesn't get that 5. 4 is pretty accurate. Can't knock the spiritual wholesomeness in these tracks. And the jams are definitely fun as well. Best Song: My Sweet Lord, Isn't It A Pity, What is Life, All Things Must Pass, Out of the Blue
5/5. A pretty excellent, drug-infused britpop album that is not quite exactly that with new instrumentation and actually catchy songs lol. There wasn't a bad song on here and I'm hard pressed to believe this may be the best Britpop album I've listened to. It feels new and unique despite it's release date. Best Song: We Are The Pigs, The Power, This Hollywood Life, Still Life
3/5. A lighthearted, yet sad, country folk album, kind of feels like I'm sitting around a fire with Jack to drink and chill for the night. I do feel like I might fall asleep during some of the songs, which benefits the vibe but not the listening experience. There are some songs that are well written but definitely not all of them (I'm looking at you Goose). I would recommend this though to anyone looking for a more relaxing listening experience, plus it's funny sometimes too. Best Song: Ol' Riley. Mule Skinner Blues, Dink's Song
4/5. A super uplifting album made by sad people, these songs are so catchy and makes a great road trip album. It starts off with three great songs and then definitely doesn't keep the same quality, but not bad at all. To be fair, there are sad songs here but there is a hopefulness still, like the future is still ahead of us despite what is happening now. Best Song: Santa Cruz, Old Friends, Till The Tide Creeps In
4/5. Excellent beats, such a good idea to take advantage of those funk beats from Mr. Clinton. The lyrics are definitely smooth and flow well, not sure what all the lyrics were but every song stood out as a single, super well written. I know there is some misogyny and homophobia on the album and doesn't age well but I can listen to this music without being offended. I understand if people cannot listen to this because of that. The main issue is that this should be a collab album with Snoop doing half the work here. I can tell when his influence comes in and it shows on like every song. 4 instead of 5 for lack of respect to Snoop, plus other stuff. Best Song: F** Wit Dre Day, Lil' Ghetto Boy, The Roach
5/5. Progressive in my albums I need to listen to. Yes please! I love the fact that throughout this album, they are separated neatly into categories and it creates a nice flow of listening, like putting on different albums throughout the listening experience. The 3rd side where it "gets heavy" is not that heavy but it is still great listening. It's an awesome album and I am excited to explore more with each listen! Best Song: It Wouldn't Have Made A Difference, Marlene, Little Red Lights, Dust In The Wind
3/5. I do enjoy most of the songs on here, and appreciate the separation of vinyl sides with names and themes, the concept is fun to have just like Something/Anything?. I will say some of the songs do sound a little generic within their respective genre. Like a lot of the 2nd side flows a little too similarly. Like I said, I do like the theme, but they don't stand out enough now, which is frustrating. So it's good, but could definitely be better. Best Song: Jet Set (Sigh), The Love Gangster, Blues Man
3/5. It's hard for me to get into Morissey because of his natural pretentiousness in his music but this well-polished and simple recording works well for him. Sure it definitely is more accessible and poppier but it works, it can be annoying when artists refuse to change their style for "art's sake." These are catchy and still introspective, even if some lyrics are a little too surface level. Best Song: Irish Blood, I Have Forgiven Jesus, First of the Gang to Die
5/5. I can admit not every song is perfect on here but gosh darn is this not a banger front to back or what? Each instrumental has unique beats and rhythms while sticking to the formula. The features are fun and the only improvement would be a more diverse track list setup such as 2 instrumentals -> song -> 2 instrumentals -> song, etc. Otherwise, awesome album still front to back. Best Song: Genesis, DVNO, Waters of Nazareth
5/5. Love this crunchy and poppy arrangement, well-written pop songs and yet the instrumentation puts the drums at the front, which is an excellent choice because of the skill of this drummer. Each song stands out and is so fun, yes, even the iron man song. I honestly respect the boldness to do a cover that way. Album is fun as hell, gives indie mixed with portishead. Best Song: Been It, Lovefool, Choke
5/5. It feels like a world is being built before my ears, like I am listening to a history of this otherworldly musical world and I am being taught about the every day life of these people. Although the lyrics don't portray that, something new shows up in each song and the fact that each song is preceded by the song title at the end of the previous song shows there is a strong sense of continuity. I am just being brought along, here for the ride and it's jam packed with great songs. On a more mechanical sense, it's just experimentation the album with a constant and steady flow throughout keeping my grounded and present. Best Song: Luck of Lucien, Can I Kick It?, Rhythm
4/5. Okay, awesome. A change in the right direction from Nevermind. No filler, no extended songs for no reason, and no bad song, just some okay ones. Although it doesn't have bangers like the first side of Nevermind, it does have consistency and for a band that's loud and chaotic, that's a skill. It does garner repeated listens but I can give it the benefit of the doubt and give it a 4 at least. Best Song: Heart-Shaped Box, Milk It, R*** Me
4/5. Hard rock and progressiveness mixed with glam? Count me in, this album rocks! Just throwing caution to the wind and bringing the energy full force, with the vocals not quite being the focus but when they are there, only heightens the experience. The weird eerie ballad songs are also highlights, a nice break from the energy of the other songs while still being engaging. The only downsides are some extended instrumental parts that do overstay their welcome, otherwise still great front to back. Best Song: Re-Make, Ladytron, Bitters End
2/5. Soft indie rock-pop ballads is probably the best description. He has a very unique voice and although I want to like it, some of these songs are just straight up boring. It sounds like he just discovered this sound with the electronic snare in the forefront and that's the song now with some introspective lyrics. To be fair, I do like some of the songs but I lose myself among them because they start to sound similar. It wasn't terrible but wasn't a repeat listen, save some songs. Best Song: Babylon, This Year's Love, Sail Away
3/5. Pretty chill and catchy. Not very much going through each song though so it is nice, it is also the same song throughout. I want it to be exciting but it really is the same drum beat throughout, sped up or slowed down. It does save itself by having some songs with no choruses, mostly just verse after verse, which is unique in pop and keeps me entertained. It was not a bad listen, just not something I haven't heard before. Best Song: I Don't Want To Talk About It, I Was Always Your Girl, Lonesome For A Place I Know
5/5. This is such a unique sound, it's hard to deny the influence and importance of this album. Ray's soulful tones through these country ballads and songs, adding big band saxophones and background vocals expands the power and simple vocals these songs contain. Just throwing these guitar and vocal songs into larger than life experiences is a masterclass in and of itself. Great song choices as well so just a bonus. Best Song: You Don't Know Me, Half As Much, Careless Love
3/5. I would say a pretty interesting album, got this cool jazzy feel yet electronic vibes backing each song. Like a noir dance basement. The vocals are cool, low and raspy enough to sound like an instrument. The first is definitely the highlight, with more jazzy numbers. I can probably kick back to this one again but wasn't perfect. Best Song: Dealer, Smiling Stranger, Couldn't You Love Me More
1/5. Definitely a trial period. Without Clint Eastwood this would not have gotten a second chance. Thankfully it did but dang this album does not age well. So many just unlistenable songs, like someone trying out electronic music for the first time. Even Clint Eastwood isn't that good, couldn't push myself to even finish the album. Best Song: Clint Eastwood but barely
4/5. A solid collection of disco pop with several classic songs and Dancing Queen throws this up a whole number. There are definitely some misses and Abba is best enjoyed as a greatest hits album but as an album goes, it's short and sweet with mostly enjoyable songs save a couple. Forget the haters who are missing out on the fun, just play it and enjoy. Best Song: Dancing Queen, Tiger, Money
3/5. A multi-faceted pop album, with experimental yet intentional diverse sounds creating a nice collection of electronic songs. It's smooth and chilling, keeping us anticipating each note. I did like it but not sure I would keep it a repeat listen just because some of the songs do sound similar, each vocalist creates their own unique sound yet over several songs, hard to differentiate their respective songs. Best Song: Hold, On, Say Something Loving, Brave For You
4/5. Love the melancholy and sadness throughout. Don't normally like cover albums but these sound very different from the original for most of them. So it's like listening to a new song. His voice is very soothing so it's more relaxing than normal. A world has been created, one that I don't want to live in, but one that feels cold and empty, Johnny's voice echoing through the desolate space. Hauntingly Beautiful. Best Song: When The Man Comes Around, Hurt, Give My Love To Rose, Streets of Laredo
3/5. I can hear the major influence on conscious and progressive rap even for today. Although yes, it is mostly a hip hop album but there are a lot more signing and pop choruses, much different from his Quest days. I do lose interest after some songs so it's not perfect but I do like this genre and creates a well-polished and complete album. Best Song: Move, ManWomanBoogie, Gettin' Up
2/5. The songs are nice and chill but feels so unoriginal. The wall of sound offered by Phil Spector drives this album because the songs are pretty generic. It's an album I might find in thrift store playing on the speakers, not sure I would have needed to listen to this one but it wasn't terrible. Best Song: Born To Be With You, New York City Song, Make The Woman Love Me
5/5. Some solid rock songwriting, each song sounds diverse enough to feel like a complete album. No denying Janis's vocals are the standout here. The raspy, broken singing brings out the passion of each song. I feel like this is such a good break up album, longing for a love that is no longer here. Yes, most of the songs are covers but hard to appreciate them any other way besides here. Best Song: My Baby, Me and Bobby McGee, Cry Baby
2/5. A little more intelligent writing with unique experimental sounds for a pop band but it doesn't really age well. A lot of inspiration from the Beach Boys and Beatles but not quite the same feeling. It kind of just gives off feelings trying too hard to sound different. It gets points for the willingness to try something new but didn't astound me. Also the mixing truly drowns out the vocals. Best Song: Artificial Energy, Wasn't Born To Follow, Tribal Gathering
4/5. Dark and brooding, a little too edgy sometimes but cannot deny the accessible, sometimes catchy, post punk songs. Hooks mixed with punk lyrics is an interesting choice and I think they found that nice balance. Don't think I'd listen to it on repeat but it is a good one to throw on now and then, when I'm feeling happily depressed. Best Song: Darklands, April Skies, Nine Million Rainy Days
3/5. Loud and in your face, this album really drives home the fact that you can't ever be too loud. Every instrument and vocal is turned up to 11, impossible to listen to this quietly. I gotta respect that. And despite the screaming vocals, they are still fairly clear and understandable, something many bands fail at. Is this a good album, kind of. Some great fun songs, some repetitive rockers, a fine line between them. Best Song: Highway To Hell, Touch Too Much, Night Prowler (hopefully not controversial for what I read about it lol)
2/5. There are a lot of influences from other bands here but doesn't feel like a fully practiced sound. Like, the song arrangements are not very well made despite a lot of loud sounds to seem like it. It kind of feels like B-side Chicago songs. To be fair, I do enjoy some of these songs but not an album I would vibe with. Best Song: Spinning Wheel, God Bless The Child, Blues Part 2
4/5. Massive Attack hits again for another album of experimental but more accessible electronic beats. Each song is enjoyable on its own, most of them including vocals, which act more as the primary instrument than for the lyrics. Not many notes, just not a perfect album, some songs not as enjoyable as others but good either way. Kinda wasn't feeling the Doors cover. Best Song: Sly, Protection, Three
5/5. Hard to describe the feeling of listening to it, since this is the first time, but kind of feels like the Doors and Talking Heads mixed with a drum track. I know there is no drum track here but it feels upbeat and constant while also being told about how life isn't worth it. It's mesmerizing and inspirational musically. There are two entities here, the loud and progressing sounds of the band, and the other is the depressing and poetic lyrics, creating a weird dichotomy but an interesting feeling. The exact feeling one gets while coping with the existential dread of life with an unhealthy substance keeping their mood lifted but brain damaged. It's a good album. Best Song: Isolation, Colony, Decades
3/5. A fun and accessible dance album, despite some progressive instrumentation and vocals. I do enjoy that the samples are coming from the source and just the main vocals but edited. There are silly "boops and bops" that keep me entertained with sporadic changes in the repetitiveness that disco and pop music can have. It's not enough though as this album could be shorter and more enjoyable, as there does seem to be some filler on here. Best Song: Good Beat, Power Of Love, Groove Is In The Heart
4/5. Driving drums and bass, not sure how this is just two guys. Just heavy hitter after another. First half is better than second half but really beating down those instruments. Vocals are nothing which prevents it from being a 5 but I thoroughly enjoyed my listen. Listen to it when you do not have a headache otherwise it will make it worse but otherwise please do, it's awesome. Best Song: Assassins, Dracula Mountain, 2 Towers
3/5. Raspy and a little discombobulated vocals, like she's not sure where she wants to go. I do feel the emotion and passion in some of the lyrics but it's not necessarily great. The disco-esque orchestral music in the background saves this from being bad. It is better than other singer songwriters I have had on this list but not amazing. Last song does bring me back though, great closer. Best Song: Why'd Ya Do It, Guilt, The Ballad of Lucy Jordan
5/5. Now this is punk, full of satire and aggressive sounds, something to piss off anyone it's trying to. The amateur sound is what brings this above other "punk" like the Ramones and the Clash, a clean studio sound really takes away from the passion of not giving a F. The lyrics are a little silly sometimes but there are definitely some political statements throughout, enough to upset the right people. (To be clear those people are those who support the felon). Best Song: Master Race Rock, Two Tub Man, I Got You Babe
3/5. A beautiful voice and some nice arrangements of some well-known songs. Simple instrumentation, and slow trailing vocals, this one can sometimes drag but if you stop and smell the flowers, there is beauty in its simplicity. The main issue is that it can be too slow to keep focus. It's doesn't have to be rock, but some variety in the songs can benefit the album as a whole. Maybe on subsequent listens it could grow on me. Best Song: If Only I Could Win Your Love, Sleepless Nights, For No One
2/5. 90's rock. A mix of REM and Nirvana. I mean, sure I'm not gonna say it's bad, respectfully there is some great songwriting here. The album length, I felt so drained by the end of it, like I was expecting something new and it just blended all together. I read that there was a fight between the two songwriters. They should have just released their own album with each of their songs. This just feels like too much, I might pick and choose my favorite songs and make an album that way. As is, it's kind of hard to listen to but not awful. Best Song: Could You Be The One?, Ice Cold Ice, Visionary
3/5. Honestly kind of hard to rate this one. I mean, I did enjoy but it's always hard to tell with Zappa. I have listened to this one before and I didn't necessarily like it but on a later listen, I am getting some of the energy and statements, especially the commercially charged hippie movement, that sometimes is even present today. As far as the songs, super weird. I don't think I'd listen to it often but I do respect the weirdness. Is it an album I would recommend? Probably never. It was funny sometimes and it will probably go up or down in rating depending the day. It wasn't bad, interesting for sure, not really an album though. The short songs usually take away from it. Best Song: Who Needs The Peace Corps?, What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?, Let's Make The Water Turn Black
3/5. A nice dual album, big band on one side and ballads on the other. The horns are very loud yet don't drown out Ray's voice. I think the slower songs are better but the loud ones are still just as good. The album itself is okay, I mean, it's a greatest hits because these are all covers. Ray's voice does keep me interested but the songs themselves don't necessarily make me want to re-listen. It wasn't bad, just okay. Best Song: Am I Blue?, Let The Good Time Roll, Come Rain or Come Shine
3/5. Highly respectable experimental electronic music. Was it fun to listen to? Sometimes but mostly a head space of experimentation. Spacey and out there signals, as if sent from another planet to us as a collection of recordings to define their culture, just like what we send out for any response. An important record for sure. When I saw industrial, I was excited because that's been some of my favorite albums from this list. Every genre gotta start somewhere, I'll give the respect it deserves but not necessarily another listen. Best Song: I.B.M., Hamburger Lady, AB/7A
4/5. Another experimental album right after another, but hey I guess that's randomly decided. I think I resonated with this one more than I expected to despite it being in a language I do not understand. It is much more abrasive than other experimental albums I've heard and the use of makeshift instruments is an interesting addition that only adds to the music, not take away. The screaming vocals creates a scary and dangerous atmosphere like the final speech of a world leader before the bombs drop. Best Song: Steh auf Berlin, Negativ Nein, Kollaps
2/5. Sick solos really drive this and the horns are an interesting choice. Not complaining, just definitely new. The punkish lyrics feel more depressing than aggressive, like he's putting me down instead of hyping me up. I would even say more emo grunge rock than punk. Either way, it was okay but not a total vibe for me. Best Song: Know Your Product, Lost and Found, This Perfect Day
3/5. These are some solid electronic pop songs. I do hear the genre bending, and I think it works for a lot of the faster songs but when it slows down, it's hard to really follow and enjoy for some of them. There is even some influence from Alt Rock, R&B, country that I can hear. It's unique and enjoyable but I don't think it's perfect. It might go up in rating on more listens, which I do want to do, but don't think I super enjoyed it save for some songs. Best Song: Music, What It Feels Like For A Girl, Paradise (Not For Me)
5/5. Now this is the correct combination of heavy rock and punk, or metal and glam. Does not take itself seriously, even funny sometimes to the clear misunderstanding of English curse words. They just thought it was cool and don't care what anyone else thinks, if you liked it or not, doesn't matter. If that ain't punk I don't know what is. The wall of sound and heavy riffs is hard to not dig into to. Glad I can run into an album like this to include in my rotation. No notes, just awesome rock. Best Song: Get It On, The Age of Pampirus, Prince of the Rodeo, Humiliation Street
4/5. Honestly hard to find a bad song on this one, as long as your willing to explore it. A diverse mix of pop, Latin, rock, R&B, etc. Christina's vocals create a huge range of beautiful and angry and everything in between. I wasn't familiar with any of these songs, which might be why I enjoyed it more. Just back to front a solid set list. There are some not great songs but not something I can't dig a little at least. Plus we love woman-empowerment in this house. Best Song: Beautiful, Walk Away, Fighter
5/5. Back to back bangers, all danceable and great use of R&B and Rock mixed with clean and steady electronic beats. Even his vocals are good enough to keep the song enjoyable on some of them. The highlights are very much the ones with excellent sample choice. I feel like this very much inspired a lot of electronic artists today as well as Rap artists, especially Kanye. Hard pressed to find a bad song on here and even a great album to listen to front to back, which also having great singles. Best Song: Find My Baby, Bodyrock, Honey
4/5. Not the first time I've heard a symphony play with a band live but the whole 2+ hour album is kind of crazy. I think I am at a disadvantage because I am not familiar with half of these songs. Most of them sounded like the symphony belonged and even enhanced some of the ones I already enjoyed. The length is daunting and hard to consume all the way through when just listening through headphones, would obviously be worth it live. But these are Metallica songs, basically a greatest hits compilation and then some other okay ones so hard not to like for the most part. Best Song: Fuel, Master of Puppets, Bleeding Me, Enter Sandman
2/5. I think I must not be getting the vibe but songs felt experimental and not in a good way. This is rap and R&B but the soul or passion seems to be missing. This very much sounds like a debut album, without beginner's luck. Most of the songs were skippable and just uninteresting. To be fair, there are some strong lyrics about growing up with poverty and speaking on family and relationships, as well as racial injustice. Just not an album I would not really recommend mostly for the music, which I am rating the album on. Best Song: Put Him Out, Afraid 2 Fly, Danger
3/5. What's wrong with Nick Cave? I know he is not incapable of writing well-written songs and great melodies and yet the choice to write slam poetry and uneven structure is unique but can definitely feel a little old sometimes. Maybe I am being close minded by not being able to experience new structure but it's hard to listen to nonetheless for me. I like the theme of these songs and some are great, but not all of them. Best Song: Stagger Lee, Where The Wild Roses Grow, The Kindness of Strangers
5/5. I tried going into this one with a critical mind because I had listened to it more than 30 times probably. I know psychedelic music can age poorly. Despite some production issues it is so unique in its worldbuilding, it truly feels like I am inside someone else's dream, or nightmare depending on the song. The music itself holds up as well: weird, scary, silly, heavy and light. And despite the inaccessibility, it is surprisingly catchy. Definitely a must listen before I die. Best Song: Astronomy Domine, Bike, Interstellar Overdrive, Lucifer Sam
4/5. Great samples and flows really drive my enjoyment of this album since what he is talking about, I have no clue. It takes some skill to make an album in a different language enjoyable. It is more equivalent to an instrument jam album flowing and vibing. Definitely a great album and I'm sure if I understood French, it could be a 5. Just a detriment on my part but that is perspective at this point. Best Song: Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo, Victime de la mode, Ragga Jam
4/5. Really well-written Reggae songs that mixes some R&B and rock instruments like an electric guitar and synths and pianos among other sounds. Quaye is at the forefront of each song of course, and what a chill and relaxing voice, even if the song is heavier. Reggae is harder to get into for me, and I do have to be in the mood for it, but this was good and much better than I was expecting. First half of the album the highlight for sure. Best Song: Even After All, Ultra Simulation, It's Great When We're Together
5/5. First off, pretty crazy this was released in 1966. Like even the Beatles haven't gotten super psychedelic yet. This album makes fun of rockabilly, the ballad era (Sinatra), cops, white people, and every other band without apology but still making catchy and interesting songs. This album should at least be released in 1971 with the themes and sounds they bring forth. Even today, there are some unique choices not made anywhere else. Sure, bands inspired by the Mothers have made well-produced albums and better use of this aesthetic but even still, this album truly holds up as something you've never heard anything like. Is it perfect? Definitely not, the last act of the album is truly one of the choices of all time. Is it still a good album. Also debatable. Is it an album you must listen to before you die? Absolutely. Best Song: Trouble Every Day, Anyway The Wind Blows, Who Are The Brain Police?
5/5. Honestly, this is definitely influenced from so many early 2000's rap albums that had already come out but this still sounds unique enough, especially since Lupe can 100% sing unlike other rap artists at the time, providing some really nice choruses. These are uplifting serious songs and I really enjoyed this one. Catchy songs and replay-ability is super high. The word play is intelligent as well and the features are so well used and beautiful as well. And the rock and big band samples and instrumentals are awesome. The only downside is the outro but I don't think it affects everything else to bring down the score. Best Song: Daydreamin', Kick Push, Hurt Me Soul
5/5. This album by itself is good but not as powerful if the context is not known. You feel the depression and sadness through the music and lyrics. It is an album that is a cry for help. There is a fine line with music where it can sound disingenuous when talking about depression but it's hard to not feel chills and the need to talk to Nick Drake. You want to get him a hot tea and hangout with him. The songs are hard to listen to not because they are bad, they are quite beautifully soft, but because it is relatable in so many ways as someone on anti-depressants. Not to mention the influence on most if not all singer-songwriters especially in the 90s when the album received critical acclaim retrospectively. Best Song: Place To Be, Parasite, Pink Moon
2/5. I enjoy experimentation on albums, and this is surely a big step from his previous work. It is heading to a bombastic future release of Leaving LA but this is the middle zone. I like the progressive jazz spread throughout but I have heard better. Trying this to try things is a vibe but intentional experimentation is different from calculated experimentation. This is the former. It's unique, but not enough. I do like the jam session despite the unfortunate title. Best Song: Gypsy Woman, Strange Feelin', Buzzin Fly
5/5. Maggot Brain. The best guitar solo in the title track. It's a 5 by itself but then it is followed by 5 very funky tracks akin to the funkadelic we know. I will say, the only mid song here is the last track but even then, it's not that bad just super experimental and still has great licks from Eddie. It's a crazy album front to back honestly but no complaints, and amazing musicianship and vocals throughout. Best Song: Maggot Brain, Can You Get To That, Super Stupid
4/5. Stark and dark lyrics, this is a difficult one. It's not even bad, the lyrics are sad and so expressive while also being mostly quiet throughout and creates the most palpable environment on any album I've heard. It is a place of danger and darkness, of sadness and broken promises: the United States of America. His voice speaks of experience of several lifetimes while also still sounding young and naïve. As much as I do enjoy this album, I will say the amount of times I had to listen to get into it as well as some songs still not standing well enough to not skip sometimes take away from the perfect score. It's a great album but not perfect imo. Best Song: Atlantic City, Highway Patrolman, My Father's House
4/5. This was a great album after some depressing and slow albums but also, as its own, crazy how this was still very enjoyable. It doesn't have to be serious or even innovative to be good music. Sometimes, it can just be nice to listen to and that's it. Plus, like the obvious inspiration of Aerosmith, The Who, and Rolling Stones, there are also some very heartfelt songs right next to sexy rock songs. 5 years ago, I would have said I hated Bon Jovi but only because it was popular. That's always the incorrect reason to not like something. There were some songs I might skip but overall, a pretty good one front to back. Best Song: Wanted Dead Or Alive, Livin' On A Prayer, I'd Die For You
5/5. A beautifully sung and and orchestrated collection of songs, just a sweet and yet sad album from three intelligent and strong women, expressing their feelings and worries in front of the listener, not worrying about being accepted, just a message told. This was a great listen, it's not perfect. I would say just some songs are not perfect but this was near perfect for sure. Best Song: Wildflowers, Making Plans, Farther Along
3/5. It's hard to say if I even liked it. I did like some of the songs but to say this is 10/10 like all these critics are saying is a pretty wild choice. I like the punk and the fresh take on it with the mixing of different genres but it's not crazy good. I have to stop looking at other reviews and just take it at face value. This was not bad, but it didn't wow me. Best Song: In This House That I Call Home, It's Who You Know, White Girl
4/5. This was more enjoyable than a Steely Dan album, felt like jazzy and just more pop, following a pretty straightforward drum machine and playing off of that. It felt like more creativity despite the lack of multiple instruments. Just one dude's vision. Plus the production is incredible and after reading up on it, awesome background to how they got the sounds as a digital recording, one of the first to do so. I can't say it's perfect because there is still some of that pretention in there but it's still very good. Best Song: I.G.Y., The Nightfly, Ruby Baby
2/5. I appreciate the experimentation and diversity of tracks on this album but unfortunately, they are not interesting or enjoyable songs. I thought it was a cool concept and it does succeed in providing an ambience, but it wasn't the right one. And although Star was a nice change of pace, it was just an okay song in general. Oh well, can't all be winners, but again, it wasn't terrible. Best Song: Star, Trainspotting, Motorhead
4/5. An excellent pop album, starting to like the Pet Shop Boys more and more with each album. Although the first half of the album is clearer the better half, it was a good listen throughout. It's not perfect because some songs on the second side were not comparable to the other tracks. Got no other notes, highly recommend and amazing production. Best Song: One More Chance, It's A Sin, What Have I Done To Deserve This
3/5. Latin funk, always an enjoyable genre at least. It also has some rap throughout, which I would say is not the highlight here but still not bad. I do enjoy it but I wouldn't say it stands out as impressive. The pop and rock songs are definitely inspired by Santana but this one is more focused on the band as a whole instead of just the guitar. There is a similar rhythm throughout which creates a concise theme but can be a little much with the maracas and hand drum taking up the background of the songs. It was fun and danceable but not a constant repeat listen. Best Song: (Who Discovered) America?, Believe, Nadie Te Tira
5/5. This is nostalgia for me, and that will definitely be put into my score for this album. I can admit that song to song, they are not all perfect, but with albums as a whole, especially concept albums, the flow from song to song is most important and I am engaged every time, moving through each song with feeling and arriving solid conclusion. And then I want to start it up again. Progressive Rock is pretentious but it is also fun and epic, trying new things, hoping they stick, and if they do, it's hard dislike. My opinion of course, but an awesome album for me. Best Song: Carpet Crawlers, In The Cage, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
5/5. I don't know what it is about this band, I don't normally enjoy shoegaze or even unintelligible lyrics, but this creates a beautiful and uplifting feeling while listening, akin to a mix between Abba and Sigur Ros. The vocalist is such a perfect choice for this album, which is why every Cocteau Twins album I've heard so far feels so unique and wonderful. Just each song stands on its own and creates an ethereal world while being down to Earth. Awesome album. Best Song: Cherry-Coloured Funk, I Wear Your Ring, Iceblink Luck
4/5. I didn't know we could have a Congo solo but I'm not complaining. This was more of a jam album located in the basement of a latin bar, hot and sweaty with barely enough standing space. The vocals seem more like ad-lib or instruments themselves. This was a very enjoyable listen, chill and down to earth. Definitely not an all the time album but great nonetheless. Best Song: El Cumbanchero, Asabache, Simba
3/5. I understand this is not supposed to by funny, but if I view it as an R-rated Weird Al album, this is a great album. It's like a parody of linkin park, rage against the machine, and other similar bands. It's not even that the musicianship's bad, it really is the vocalist and lyrics making it hard to take seriously. Plus the use of weird sounds in each song, it feels intentional. I'm going to rate as I see it, hilarious and simple enough to enjoy. The amount of times f*** is said has to be part of the joke. Edit: After listening to the Outro, it went to 3 because they are not taking themselves seriously at all. Best Song: Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle), Full Nelson, Take A Look Around
4/5. 2112, title track, is one of the best progressive rock songs, arguably the best, of all time. If the album was just the single song, it would be perfect. Unfortunately, the 2nd half is really lacking. Lessons and Tears are pretty bad. It ends on a high note with Something but not enough to bring it to a 5. And look, Rush is maybe my favorite band, so I have to be critical at some point. Best Song: 2112, Something for Nothing, Twilight Zone
5/5. Lyrics don't age very well but the production and rapping in general, plus amazing beats, keeps this a classic. Taking the best from groups like Run-DMC and providing just back to back bangers, everyone can have a different favorite song from this album and it's hard to disagree. The confidence from these white boys is definitely misplaced and offensive but it's hard to not vibe with them, they can rock. Best Song: No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn, She's Crafty, Time To Get Ill
3/5. Clearly the highlight is Eileen but the rest of the album is still pretty enjoyable. The Celtic vibe with multiple genres, mostly poppy and accessible, creates a nice experience but I wouldn't say the album as a whole is a great album. Just some songs here and there are notable. Best Song: Come On Eileen, Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile), Until I Believe In My Soul
5/5. Kid A is an album that is hard to describe but such an important album that I don't believe it inspired any future albums, it feels too unique to even attempt a similar style again. The mixing of genres of electronic, jazz, ambient, rock, dance, etc. create an album of excellence. I love the album but understand the hesitation to get into it. Once you break down that barrier though, it's a great listening experience. Best Song: Everything In It's Right Place, Idioteque, Optimistic
5/5. This is purely ethereal and beautiful. Hard to describe exactly the feeling but each time I listen to it, I tear up with at least one song. This time it was Madame George. Van Morrison as a person, pretty bad, as a singer and songwriter, hard to beat. I wouldn't even say he has a great voice, but it is unique and he knows how to expertly control and manipulate it to create an otherworldly sound. It's not the most accessible but letting yourself go while listening is the best approach. Best Song: Cyprus Avenue, Madame George, Astral Weeks
3/5. Pretty catchy indie-country album with some ballads throughout. And the vocals are interesting at first but become more likeable on continued listens. Although I did enjoy it, not sure I would listen to it again. It definitely was unfortunate I could only hear 9 of the 12 songs on YouTube. Hard to rate it higher than 2 since I didn't experience the whole thing the best way. Giving it a 3 though for the potential. Best Song: Western Skies, Firefly, Lonely
5/5. I love the energy in each of these songs, kind of inspired by stone roses and Oasis with some pretty strings throughout, giving a more down to earth vibe. The longer songs are definitely the highlights, with beautiful arrangements. This is a repeat listen for me for sure, just each song has a big sound in it as well while feeling so personal. Best Song: We Will Not Be Lovers, Sweet Thing, Fisherman's Blues
3/5. I do enjoy the funk and style brought from Talking Heads, with a different vocalist creating a new experience. Unfortunately, it's hard to bring a new sound when David Byrne makes the Talking Heads so much from different New Wave bands. To be fair, this is not bad, definitely a higher quality than other bands from that genre but kind of just makes me want to listen to Talking Heads. They are great musicians in their own right but it is just missing that extra kick. I would have more enjoyment if I heard this before the Talking Heads. Best Song: Genius of Love, Under the Boardwalk, Wordy Rappinghood
5/5. Even listening to it so many times already, each listen just brings a different song to the light. It's a banger after banger, even the slow ballads are some catchy and well-written. Sure, dramatic vocals, but they match the vibe. It is a musical, not a coherent one but they are so exaggerated and extra that makes this album such a treat to listen to. Hard to really dislike this one. You're no fun if you can't enjoy at least one song on here. Best Song: Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
4/5. A solid electronic album where a personality is being formed in the songs. A more optimistic viewpoint from the samples and sounds, and a skill to portray that emotion without lyrics is definitely a skill. A start of a good relationship between the group members. There is not anything that stands out for me, and some of the songs don't keep me invested for their length time but I wouldn't say it's bad, I appreciate the experimentation at least, always love new ideas. Just would rather listen to a more mature album of theirs, still a solid listen. Best Song: Chico's Groove, Life Is Sweet, Leave Home
4/5. This has a solid collection of diverse rap songs that more air on the side of R&B and spoken word, with some great beats throughout. I appreciate the ability to rap about serious issues like personal growth while still not having to conform to anti-black language, which I know happens when trying to make "anti-gangster" music as a lot of the critics of this album seem to talk about. It's more upbeat for sure but samples and instrumentation of influence and inspiration really make the songs stand out and are more enjoyable. Although some of the themes and lyrics are a little direct versus subtle, it's still a great listen. Best Song: Tennessee, People Everyday, U
3/5. It's a fun rock album full of songs that are good to throw on whenever but not much more than that. It's still highly impressive that it is all Dave Grohl: all instruments, vocals, lyrics. With that in mind, each song is pretty elevated. As an album as a whole, I don't think it stands out but was still a good listen. Best Song: Big Me, This Is A Call, Exhausted
4/5. I had a very different view of Ryan Adams when I first listened to him. His music has altered to a more rock and emo oriented versus just basically country like this one. And honestly, glad I was surprised I liked this one more than I was expecting. Just a solid album of back to back well-written country songs, each one standing on its own but the songs are good enough to make this feel more like a Greatest Hits album. Now I don't think the whole is album is perfect, but it's good enough to get a 4 in my opinion. It's intrigued me enough to explore the songs some more, just in case there was a song I missed fully and the ones I already enjoyed are great. Best Song: When The Stars Go Blue, La Cienega Just Smiled, New York, New York
4/5. Threw me for a loop at first, very strong energy from the first song. As the album went on, it was just great songwriting for each song, honestly enjoyed the album all the way through. Plus, the telecaster guitar near the front really provides a unique and exciting sound that brings that country feeling with some rock. The ballads I believe are my favorite. Hard to find any notes for improvement, but some songs have aged and are a little silly, but it almost adds to the vibe of the time and album. Best Song: If You Fall Out Of Love With Me, Streets of Laredo, I've Got A Tiger By The Tail
5/5. Such a beautiful album, hard to deny the expert vocals and with the simple instrumentation, it knows what to highlight. The lyrics are clear and direct but contain sadness in each one. There is most likely an underlying meaning as well. Then during the songs that slowly raise in sound, it adds more instrumentation and feels more like an anthem with such soulful vocals. This is hard to not like, so freakin good. Can't believe I've missed out on this, a repeat listen for sure. Best Song: Hope There's Someone, Fistful of Love, You Are My Sister
4/5. A sad and moody album, one of the first concept albums. It doesn't have songs that overstay their welcome and are not cringe or uncomfortable. These feel more like internal thoughts that one might have after a breakup. His voice is calming and the instrumentation is simple and powerful, following his voice like jazz. There is such a sadness here but one that is so important to history of music. The only unfortunate part is that the first side is much better than the second side so it goes down a point. Best Song: In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning, Deep In A Dream, Glad To Be Unhappy
5/5. Love the time changes and how each song feels like two full songs mixed together. The mix of jazz and pop and experimentation is done so expertly. Laura's voice is beautiful and so expressive with her range. Although some songs I am not sure what she is saying, I blame that on the production, which is normally superb on this one. Feels like Joni Mitchell but better. Best Song: Eli's Comin, Luckie, Woman's Blues
4/5. A better produced and wall of sound album with each instrument being prominent. The songs are catchy and yet dark, as is the Smiths aesthetic. There were more songs I enjoyed on here than not, which surprising for the Smiths, and the extended instrumentals for the songs definitely has influence of many of the 90's and 2000's indie bands. This was a great album once concluded, made me want to put it back on but only when I can handle Morrissey's voice. Best Song: Girlfriend In A Coma, Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me, Death Of A Disco Dancer
2/5. I enjoyed the R&B touch to these pop songs but I don't think it aged super well or was made perfectly. R&B, especially extended vocal passages, can be easy to do but hard to master. I don't think she's got it down yet, but definitely see the potential. No doubt, she can sing and the features are only a plus but overall, the album has some skippable moments. The first and last few songs on the album are definitely the highlights. Best Song: Honey, Butterfly, The Beautiful Ones
3/5. I do enjoy a good Score to a movie, and this was a positive listen. I could feel the subtle darkness through some of the upbeat electronic drones. There is a nice theme through each song that reminds you are listening to a collective linear album. Now I'm interested in the movie. Not perfect of course but an enjoyable listen. Best Song: Playground Love, Highschool Lover, Ghost Song
4/5. Electronic and Bossa Nova was such a good choice because it adds the steady beat that bossa nova is missing, sometimes too much swaying or soft notes can leave the listener bored. And the switching languages creates a feeling of otherworldliness, like I am not quite here. Not even mentioning the beautiful voice driving these songs. The slow and plodding songs sometimes exist but most are mixed with other instruments to bring out the flavor so it's not all of them. Best Song: Samba da Bênção, Tanto Tempo, Bananeira
5/5. This is a pretty full and diverse album. No song feels out of place though and it just feels complete, each song is weird and artsy. Sure it can seem pretentious, but these are just well-written songs in general so hard to see how it matters. The riffs are great and the vocals are not something to write home about but they fit the vibe of the music. Kind reminds me of some progressive rock as well. I wouldn't say it's perfect since the last song can drag on a bit and it's not an always listen kind of album, but it's still dang good that I think it gets a 5. Best Song: Do The Strand, Strictly Confidential, The Bogus Man
4/5. This is a hard one to grade because on the one hand, I appreciate experimentation and trying new things but also some of these songs are just not good and hard to listen to. From most of the album, especially after the first song, it does pick up and there are definitely some highlights. There is some Frank Zappa influence for sure along with some other alt-rock/pop from the 80's. Each song brings a different style and it's weird at first but slowly grows on you. I still can't get over some of them but it was a much better than album by the end. Best Song: East Easy Rider, Safesurfer, If You Loved Me At All
5/5. This is awesome. It's got a strong Aerosmith vibe, and although that's not my favorite, the soulful vocals and distorted riffs and solos make it stand out. Plus the lyrics of anti-politics, homelessness, the removal of the third place, housing prices, the black experience in Amercia, creates a more powerful album than just heavy music, it's heavy lyrics. I think it is important to note that all members are black. If anyone's got a right to be angry about way life is, it's them. The guitar riffs really shine here, inspired by Rush and Motorhead as well. Just feels like a culmination of every good thing about heavy rock in the 20 years leading up to this made into an album. It rocks. Best Song: Cult Of Personality, Middle Man, Which Way To Your America?, Open Letter (To a Landlord)
3/5. Charismatic front-man and classic 70's rock creates a chill live experience. Some cool solos and musicianship in the songs, most are pretty simple though. The crowd is the loudest I have heard a crowd on a live album and I think that was intentional. The production uses the crowd to enhance the songs with a solidarity energy. Would these songs sound as good on a studio album? Probably not, but I guess that's why this one is on this list and not the other ones. At face value, this was a fun album and a good full listen but I don't think it was perfect. Last song goes hard but the rest of the album isn't good enough to make up for it. Best Song: Do You Feel Like We Do, Show Me The Way, Baby I Love Your Way,
5/5. This rocks. Heavy Metal Industrial Psychobilly is a new term that I never thought I'd hear but I'm not upset. I can barely understand the lyrics but the riffs are heavy and dope. There aesthetic is immaculate, like being hunted by hillbillies in the woods, maybe even eldritch horrors as well. A more appropriate feeling of the Appalachian horrors. Just cool stuff, love to see the metal representation in this list. Best Song: Jesus Built My Hotrod, Scare Crow, N.W.O.
3/5. Clearly, the highlight is the title track. If they just dropped that and walked away, would be awesome. However, they attached 6 just okay songs that make me want to stop before I even get there. I do like Crystal and Time and Place but it really does feel like B-sides. I love prog don't get me wrong but there is just not enough her to make a great album, it's good as long as you only listen to the first song. Best Song: Tarkus, Crystal, A Time And A Place
3/5. Some better production and lyrics able to understand really does wonders to Morrissey. It's almost like if the main part of his music to feel the lyrics, being to understand what he is saying feels like priority number one. I did enjoy the singles and other songs that stood out. His voice also sounds more bearable on this one, with instrumentation sections having enough time for breaks. Overall, not a choice I would put on but it was not a bad listen. Best Song: The More You Ignore Me - The Closer I Get, Now My Heart Is Full, The Lazy Sunbathers
5/5. A beautiful and sad album of important messages and quiet songs of longing and heartache. There is love throughout but scarce enough to remind you of the bleakness of the world. Optimism is a message trying to break through each song but it always ends in disappointment at the police, society, yourself. She has a very accessible voice and each song provides enough diversity that doesn't sound like a plain acoustic pop album. Best Song: Fast Car, Baby Can I Hold You, Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution
4/5. Creepy and upbeat, these are accessible songs with the energy of a cult telling stories around a campfire where everyone knows the songs. Spooky but not scary, feels like an homage to concept songs. I enjoyed all the songs mostly, save a couple, but otherwise this was a better album than I was expecting from Nick Cave based on previous experiences. Most of the lyrics are surface level despite the intensity of them. And the album does not overstay its welcome either, which is a good choice especially with Cave's songs. Best Song: Straight To You, Papa Won't Leave You Henry, Jack The Ripper
3/5. Love the weird sounds and experimental background instruments along with the pop/r&b. The album makes you want to move for sure with the upbeat ones and the ballads are okay, don't think that's his highlight stuff. Lonely was an outlier. The album was enjoyable but I don't think it was too unique to stand out to me. The second half turned out to be better than when it started. Best Song: If You Think You're Lonely Now, Stand Up, Where Do We Go From Here
4/5. A shock of sound threw me off at first but each song stands alone as a testament to mixing pop and electronic to multiple different cultural styles while still sounding fresh and new just as if it came out today, not that it's very old. I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would on the first song but it really grew on me, once I got the energy it was giving. This is going to be a repeat listen for sure and probably bump up to a 5 from what I'm feeling but right now it is a 4 cause some songs didn't land fully. Still great though! Best Song: Paper Planes, Bird Flu, Boyz
4/5. This was a very interesting album. I think I enjoyed most of it but reggae can become tiresome after a little bit. Thankfully, this album mixed it up with some heavier guitars and electronic sounds that made it sound more like a space jam than a reggae sesh. Although some of the songs overstayed their welcome, the epic Madam Medusa felt correct. It changed up enough to take on some progressive rock sounds. I think this album will take some growing but to stay optimistic, I'm putting it at 4 because it was "cool" reggae, which is hard to do. Best Song: Tyler, Madam Medusa, Food For Thought
4/5. I was expecting a little overblown pop but honestly, the simple melodies and mostly down to earth songs really worked. Maybe I'm Amazed is clearly the highlight but just a nice collection of simple pop songs is a nice change of pace, and McCartney definitely knows how to write and sing them. And some of them are just instrumental, feels like a collection of ideas that were maybe rejected by the other members of the Beatles that he could finally just sit down and relax for once. It's not perfect but it does exactly what it sets out to do, meander and wander like a relaxing day at the park. Best Song: Maybe I'm Amazed, Every Night, Momma Miss America
3/5. This is a good album to nod your head to and the vocal cadences are fun, switching between blues, soul, spoken word, and rap. It is mostly blues instrumentation with simple drums, bass, and guitar. The vocals are the unique part here, with a slow and flowing rhythm, never staccato. I enjoyed the first half of the album, but then the second half sounded exactly the same, like it was alternate takes of the same songs. I wanted to like this more than I did but I did enjoy it for the most part. Just a little too long I think. Best Song: The Things That I Used To Do, Garbage Man, Baby's Got Sauce
4/5. Probably the black sheep of Led Zeppelin self titled albums. It's surely the quietest and this change of pace can throw you off at first but these are some of the most down to earth in their whole discography. Sure, there some bangers on here but the rest of the songs hold merit as well. I can pick almost any song on here and would not skip it. Softer sounds do not mean less talented and Led Zeppelin proves it here. I will say, it is not perfect despite the good ones mainly because the last two songs kind of end the album on a bad note. Otherwise, another W in Zep's catalogue. Best Song: Immigrant Song, Since I've Been Loving You, Gallows Pole
2/5. There is a story within each song that feels like I am at someone's funeral I do not know and listening to these events in their life. It's not necessarily sad, just distant. Unfortunately, that does not help the album. I kind of lose interest about a few songs in and some do stand out, but I don't think they are unique enough to keep me interested. I do enjoy the instrumentation choice with heavy non-country drums and country guitar. I think I would appreciate this one more if I was invested in Emmylou but with my lack of knowledge there, it kind of brings down the experience. That distant feeling again. Not good enough to feel like I need to listen again. Best Song: I Don't Want To Talk About It Now, Bang The Drum Slowly, One Big Love
4/5. I love King Crimson and this is a good choice for this list, but so very weird. The title tracks are the highlights for sure but the songs in between tell their own story to hold their own. The vocals are not great which is why half of the songs, more than 70% of the album is instrumental, all of the longer songs. This is a scary album, in a light sense of the word, but there is a dark undertone in all of the songs, like someone is following you or watching you in your own home. I don't know, it's hard to dislike this one for me and I would recommend it to anyone willing to venture into more progressive rock. Only downside are the songs with vocals, except Easy Money. Excellent instrumentation otherwise, like an album from Hell. Best Song: Larks' Tongues in Aspic Part Two, Larks' Tongues in Aspic Part 1, Easy Money
3/5. There are some instrumental passages and riffs throughout the album but I wouldn't say any more than three songs stood out to me. It wasn't that the other ones were bad, just didn't provide an interesting enough sound to stay engaged. It is impressive he played all the instruments himself according to the internet but it can take away from the feeling without multiple instruments playing at the same time. Feels more robotic despite his soothing voice. Best Song: While You See A Chance, Night Train, Arc of a Diver
5/5. Just unadulterated punk. The guitar playing is sloppy, the singing is chaotic, the rhythm is nonexistent mostly. This is how live albums should be, no filter just raw sound. I love this so much, just blast it at full volume. The lack of clear production works in its favor, so it annoys the people who don't care to listen. Best Song: Kick Out The Jams, Motor City Burning, Ramblin' Rose
4/5. The fast and short songs don't really get old and each song feels unique enough despite a very similar style and rhythm. There is an intensity, not necessarily of anger, despite some lyrics, but more of a misunderstanding, like someone who has been betrayed and is standing up for themself. It doesn't always reflect in the lyrics but there is a sadness here too which is interesting. Maybe I'm only projecting but I did enjoy this one the more I listened to it. To be fair, there is an overall excited energy in general which is hard to not enjoy . Overall, it was a pretty good album, not perfect but still great. Best Song: I Don't Mind, Moving Away from the Pulsebeat, I Need
2/5. Psychedelia taken to the edge I think, just a complete reversal going to back to traditional songs and songwriting mixed with diverse instrumentation and choral arrangements. Mix that with a lot of psychedelics and you got this album. Were they fully present when signing these songs? Most likely not. It wasn't necessarily bad but I don't think I would ever go out of my way to listen to it again or share it with anyone. Maybe it will grow on me (or get worse) over time so for now it stays at 2. Best Song: House Carpenter, Hunting Song, Light Flight
3/5. These are very beautiful and calming songs, and give very traditional vibes, even the ones that are modern covers for their time. It runs the risk of getting caught in the repetitive cycle of similar sounding songs that are hard to differentiate and although there are times I lost track if it was the same song, it is nice enough to listen to to make up for it. I wouldn't say it is profoundly awesome but it's a good to throw on now and then when you want to relax. Best Song: Blue Moon Revisited, Walkin' After Midnight, Working On A Building
5/5. Hard to argue here, these songs flow so well and the scene by scene style creates a near perfect album. Each song talks about similar themes but has great beats, a little old school, but his anger and lines hit hard enough to make up for it. I understand that there is definitely misogyny that has not aged well here but to discredit the whole album is pretty confusing because you are paying attention to the problem that exists within the "projects" as a black man. Ice Cube, whether playing a character or as himself, this album has only aged well because Ice Cube is not someone to root for yet we just heard his trouble as living as a black man in America. He finds the need to have power over women because he has no power anywhere else, the irony of the title of "It's A Man's World." It is not an excuse to write or rap songs like that, I do not condone these morals, but as an album, it makes Ice Cube a confusing and complicated character, which shows that he views himself as the main character despite his many, many flaws. It's art honestly. Best Song: You Can't Fade Me, Endangered Species, Rollin' Wit The Lench Mob
2/5. I didn't feel much a way about this one. I enjoyed the energy but it wasn't quite emotion but more of a performance on an emotion. I think the songs are good but it's just a missing feeling. It might take another listen but from the get-go, this was an aggressive album of songs about hating yourself and others. I get it for sure, just felt a little too edgy at times. The best part is definitely the production, the use of whispered and screaming vocals along with the instrumentation. Maybe it will click but it's not doing it for me right now. Best Song: 50ft Queenie, Rid Of Me, Ecstasy
5/5. It's wild because I was preparing to hear unlistenable music and then it was just Frank Zappa, just a little more chaotic. Sure, this honestly feels more like artists trying stuff just to try it, even sounding like none of them have picked up an instrument before. And yet other times it is counteracted by intelligent and complicated riffs and musicianship, creating a fine line between both. I think by the end of it, I would say this is an album of so many creative ideas that it's too important not to rate high. And the lyrics in the spoken word songs are so weird it feels like I am having a fever dream. Any musician can hear the amazing songwriting here, it's hard to deny this is an awesome album. Best Song: Moonlight on Vermont, China Pig, Ella Guru (Honestly it depends on the day though which one I like the most)
5/5. This is a sweet album to listen, very country and quiet for the most part but beautiful songwriting. A great breakup album honestly and really fits the aesthetic it is going for. I am finding out more that this man is a country artist when I always thought he was rock. Glad I was introduced to these, bypassing the recent releases. Hard to find any fault on this one, it is just a series of great songs and a wonderful album front to back to listen to. Also, I am rating this on the listening of the album since that is the point of this list. Best Song: To Be Young, Oh My Sweet Carolina, In My Time of Need, Why Do They Leave?
3/5. I am a fan of electronic dance music but this wasn't anything crazy. It was fun but don't know if this will be a repeat listen for me. The samples and lyrics were arguably the best part, especially the one on Destroy Rock & Roll. Like these are good beats here and mostly not overcomplicated and straightforward, but I don't think there is enough diversity to not get repetitive sometimes. Still something I wouldn't skip if it came on. Best Song: Destroy Rock & Roll, Drop The Pressure, Musclecar (Reform Reprise)
4/5. Great production to start out with, heavy on the bass and has a dark tone throughout while still having positive lyrics in some songs. Plus the musical tones and vocal flows are definitely reggae but has influence from classical music as well some rock. Just a series of great songs, maybe one or two I can skip but overall, an amazing album. Peter was clearly the musician, even if Marley was more well-known. And the directness in his message is a nice change of pace for reggae music which has always been political, even if it shouldn't have to be. Best Song: Legalize It, No Sympathy, Igziabeher
4/5. Surprisingly, despite the terrible production, this has aged well, music wise. Sure, some (most) of the lyrics can be a little cringe (Teacher's Pet). The direct songs about Satan and revolution are the best of course, and the heaviness throughout the album really shines, especially on the second side. There are several staples here for the metal genre that have inspired so many. I don't want to say this is perfect, because it is not, but this was a fun listen and I did enjoy it overall. The unapologetic attitude talking about things that are not real but knows it will make people mad is pretty funny how over the top they go. Mad respect there. Best Song: Black Metal, Countess Bathory, Heaven's On Fire
3/5. This album feels so ahead of its time, like the lyrics and even music feels like the album should wait for the 80s to go this dark. Sure, it's poppy and has some ballads but there are songs about depression and loss and longing which feel so out of place with the genre this might be directed towards. I really enjoy the change and I wouldn't say it's perfect but it's still really good. There are some generic pop-rock lyrics on here but they still sound good. I did lose interest as the album went on but was not a bad listen. Best Song: Jesus Christ, Holocaust, Kizza Me
5/5. God I love punk. These guys are just having so much fun saying the things people are thinking nowadays already. Like sure, the Sex Pistols album is a landmark in punk, it's great, but this is American to a tee and although a lot of it is anti-Vietnam war so a little dated, it's easily replaceable with any American Government act for the last 60 years and then some. The titles of the songs alone are great. It's not great singing, or music, or even listenability, but it's got great lyrics and the energy is off the charts and that makes up for it. The amateur sound they are going for is what makes this so good as they stuff they are talking about is what makes the rich and those in power scared if more people were thinking this way. We would solve a lot of problems lol. Best Song: Holiday In Cambodia, Let's Lynch The Landlord, Kill The Poor
4/5. Love me some Motorhead, and live songs just fits the bill. The louder the better and this throws everything into the mix, everything is at 11. Lemmy is screaming in every song and yet he seems the quietest part of each song. The album front to back is at full speed and its over before you realize. It feels like a greatest hits, especially with the bonus tracks on the expanded version. There are some songs to be fair, that do feel unneeded and sound similar to other songs. It is still a great live album, just need to listen with good head phones or in the car and you will not be disappointed, maybe skip a song or two. Best Song: Overkill, Capricorn, Motorhead
4/5. Love this, and sad how a lot of these are still very relatable to what's happening today. Direct lyrics about exactly what he is thinking and his feelings about the world. I understand that that's what folk is basically but not as clear as this and no holding back. No walking around the subject. The music itself is nice but not something to praise. And some of the later songs on the album don't hold up as much as other ones. This is definitely on rotation but not perfect. Best Song: Angel From Montgomery, Sam Stone, Paradise
5/5. The production is so chaotic and loud, it works so well to match the energy the rappers are bringing. Each song just has great beats and instrumentation. It is very complex and layered that it feels so full and dope. It is also surprisingly danceable and catchy. I don't remember wanting to skip any songs even if I didn't catch all of the lyrics but from what I did catch, they were rapping about ideals I mostly agree with, like ACAB, pro-black messages, and anti-racist morals. I did hear some anti-gay lyrics but I'd have to relisten to confirm. I can see how these songs can be overwhelming but I enjoyed it all the way through. Excited to check out more Public Enemy. Best Song: Can't Truss It, By The Time I Get To Arizona, Bring Tha Noize
4/5. I really enjoyed this album and a different genre that seems like a mix with a lot of other genres. Like it's soft rock, trip hop, pop, electronic, and alt rock. It has an atmospheric element where the vocals are more like an instrument. It's catchy so you can sing along yet still interesting enough to keep you coming back. I honestly didn't experience a bad song on here but there were some songs that were just okay on the latter part of the album, still a great listen. The other downside is the cover art is pretty trash lol. Best Song: Squares, Alleged, Dragon
3/5. It's pretty obvious how this album got so popular, these are well written pop songs. Sure there is rapping and it is identified as hip hop but there are great choruses and accessible music, while the beats and themes remain heavy, diverse, and rap-oriented. I do acknowledge these are good songs and respect it and I do enjoy most of the songs on here. I may skip the song if I was by myself but wouldn't be upset if it came on the radio or in public. I also think 50 cent is an okay rapper but if he went towards more pop music, I think he's better at that. The album as a whole felt a little too long for the vibe it was going for. There are serious songs on here but it's not really the theme of the album, not that it needs to happen, it just feels conflicted. Best Song: P.I.M.P, In Da Club, If I Can't Also, as a P.S., shoutout to the reviews being blatantly racist, no matter how many times you say "I'm just speaking the truth." No, you are a bigot, which is the truth. You just created a narrative because you saw someone you didn't like looking at listening to this music and now everyone who listens to this is not a good person to you. If I told you I am the nerdiest person, I play dungeons and dragons, my favorite bands are Rush, Pink Floyd, and the Beach Boys, and I said I enjoyed this album enough to listen to it on loud speakers, would you be able to comprehend that or is that too much for your narrow minds? Re-evaluate what you say before you make yourself look stupid online. Not liking an album because of the artist is one thing but not liking it because of the people who listen to it is deplorable. Do better.
3/5. Short and sweet, very much to the point with every song. Got some great songs on here and there isn't necessarily a bad one here but not all of them are perfect. To be fair, when listening to this, I just kind of have rather been listening to another CCR album, not that these were bad but it's hard not to compare when you've listened to other ones. Still a good album but not something I'm going out of my way to listen to. Best Song: Bad Moon Rising, Green River, Lodi
4/5. A well-balanced electronic atmospheric and dance album, implementing a lot of ambience to start most of their songs and then using an infectious beat to drive the song to the end. It's a little formulaic but it's not a bad thing. These songs sound so good and are fun to listen to, each one sounds unique enough for me to tell the difference to which one I am listening to. There are some that overstay their welcome with the length that they are but it's very welcome for most of them. I did lose focus near the last few songs it was good overall. Best Song: Original, Melt, Release The Pressure
3/5. I think this album has a lot going for it. It is definitely has the most grooves throughout, just smooth soul and rhythm. The choice of background singers at first does seem out of place but they provide the vibe that Bowie could never bring. He almost allows them a lot of the spotlight in songs, which is cool choice. The issue though is that some of the songs definitely drag on and some are just not great. I think the first half is definitely better and the only song that is okay on the second side is Fame really. Best Song: Young Americans, Fascination, Fame
1/5. After some good post-punk albums on this list, I had optimism I was the not liking it phase. This album brought me back unfortunately. Like, I hear the punk and understand the choice of having sounds that are offensive is the point, I just feel like there is a better way of going about that. This album does not do itself any favors. Best Song: Not really any of them, maybe Rebellious Jukebox idk
5/5. The minimalism really works here and yet there is grandness about it that makes it sound maximalist. A perfect balance with great song writing. The instruments are diverse and the singing seems like amateur holiness, like a young person's heaven. It kind of feels like Bowie's Heroes and Low second half of each album, but just continued past the end of the album and this came of it. It's a mixture of beautiful and haunting. And it's short enough to just throw on repeat. Best Song: Souvenir, Joan Of Arc, Georgia
2/5. I understand the genre where this derives from but I never had an easy time getting into it. The lyrics are nice and instrumentation is simple and beautiful. The issue is the voice where there is not much going on for feeling and emotion and the monotone talking can only take me so far without getting bored. The lyrics were nice but I felt like I would rather enjoy reading a book than this audiobook. Best Song: Jim Cain, All Thoughts Are Prey To Some Beast, Eid Ma Clack Shaw
3/5. This is a great sounding album, each instrument feels like it is at the forefront without overcrowding others. However, I think this album is a little overrated. There are songs on here that have recognizable and repeating motifs but I think they do not do the song good and make them seem more pretentious. The piano lick in Why Worry and the saxophone in Your Latest Trick are good examples on this. Sure they are unique but very quickly they become annoying. Most of the other songs are not great. There are some bangers on here and they save the album a little but definitely not one I would recommend. Best Song: Money For Nothing, Brothers In Arms, The Man's Too Strong
4/5. The instrumentation is definitely a standout here. They could have been a copy of every band before them but they bring Keith Moon and John Entwistle up front and the chaotic nature added creates almost a sense of uneasiness like pop might not be their foray. Although this is a debut, it definitely feels experimental and I think in some of the songs they finally found that balance. It's an authentic raw moment with it's only downfall being the covers and reliance on some generic British pop tropes. Best Song: My Generation, The Kids Are Alright, The Ox
4/5. Beautiful and haunting, the techno beats give me an energy of danceable 90's horror that takes place in India. It's an interesting vibe and I dig it, upbeat classic beats and great samples/actual performances. There were definitely some misses as the performance was not good or it got a little too repetitive, mostly near the end. Overall though, a great album, especially for getting into this Indian music. Best Song: OK, Traveller, Sutrix
5/5. A big jam band with sophisticated brass rhythms and a unique vocal. The highlight is the guitar here that drives most of the songs. The solos are insane. This is a great album to listen to front to back, it flows so nicely and another song becomes your favorite with each listen. I wouldn't say every song is perfect but they all are well-written and structured. A very good listening experience. Best Song: Questions 67 & 68, Beginnings, Poem 58
5/5. A beautiful voice, ethereal even. It's hard to deny why she became so popular so fast. It's almost all traditional songs and considering the release date, it kind of make sense. She could have written her own songs and cover albums are always a little worrisome but her voice is so wonderful to listen to that it honestly doesn't matter what she is singing. Sometimes albums have a good balance of lyrics, vocals, music, etc. Other times if you are just good at one of those things, it's a classic. Bob Dylan got lyrics, Santana got music, Joan Baez can have vocals. It's honestly just too good. Best Song: House of the Rising Sun, Silver Dagger, Mary Hamilton
3/5. The riffs and rhythms carry this album. It sounds like they are trying for a Talking Heads and Stooges vibe. They have their own sound for sure but I don't think it's as exciting as it could be. It's loud and upbeat for sure but it feels like it is missing that soul. It's not a bad album I think but it definitely feels more like a fun listen than anything more. Thankfully this was actually listenable post punk, but does sound more like New Wave than punk. Best Song: Dumb Waiters, Into You Like A Train, Pretty In Pink
4/5. This was a very fun album with each song being pretty tight and accessible despite the heavier sound. Many tropes working against it but despite that, these are very danceable and excitable songs. I don't really have anything bad to say about this, but I don't think it reaches masterpiece status. But I can definitely listen to this front to back and enjoy most of them. Gotta love the Scots. Best Song: Take Me Out, This Fire, Auf Achse
3/5. This is mostly my kind of weird. Electronic, dance, progressive rock, classical. They are trying stuff out and I love the experimentation that sometimes lands but the effort is there and each song is different enough to stand out on its own. When I listened to the 13 minute opener, it kind of felt like a more poppy Rush song and even the later songs feel like they could fit on an album like that. Either way, this band makes some hype and maybe pretentious stuff but they make it work enough to be fun. The unfortunate thing is that as the album goes on, the quality drops a lot. The second half of the album is honestly not good. If it was just the first like 5 songs, plus one or two later on, it would be perfect. A double album that needed to be edited. Best Song: Relax, Welcome To The Pleasuredome, War
4/5. A heavy rock album that brings back that sense of late 70's and 80's rock. I do not like it when artists take up the exact sound of other bands but I think they sound unique enough that I could differentiate between their sound and their influence. Each song is pretty banging, including the slower and more spacey ones, but there are some I would skip just because it doesn't keep my interest long enough. This was a well-made album front to back but not perfect. The main downside are the lyrics which do not provide much substance here. Best Song: Mountain Song, Ocean Size, Jane Says
2/5. It feels like a directionless album. Like the songs are good but I don't really feel connected to them. It kind of feels like that similar brit pop feel but just not as engaging as the many other albums that fall in the same genre. I enjoy the general vibe but it is also produced terribly. I really wanted to like this one, and it's not terrible, but it just didn't catch me despite it's popularity with critics and critical success. Like they were learning how to write songs for the first time but were still musically inclined. Best Song: A Design For Life, The Girl Who Wanted To Be God, No Surface All Feeling
5/5. This is one of those classics that is hard to argue with. Just the innovative energy through the whole thing, you can even hear it nowadays. They jumped into something new and are so confident about it. Every song feels like a step into a new door of a beautiful and elegant mansion. It's simply a well made and produced album that is a must listen. The blending of the darker genres mixed with upbeat genres of dance and electronic is perfect. It's walking on a beautiful day in the park while being worried someone might be following you vibes. Just awesome stuff. Best Song: Safe From Harm, Be Thankful For What You Got, Unfinished Sympathy
4/5. Much better than I was expecting. Just blues and pop rock mostly but the production is sleek and clean, with bass right up in the front. The drum machine is a choice that does feel a little disingenuous considering their aesthetic but after listening and realizing what they are going for, it works very well. It's just as hard to make a catchy, accessible song and they made several of them from this album. It's not perfect and some songs do not hold up or stay interesting. Though for what this is, it's still really good. Best Song: Sharp Dressed Man, Gimme All Your Lovin', Legs
3/5. This is a chill album with sweet guitar licks and relaxed vocals with some drawl and edge. These songs by themselves are not much to write home about and without the guitar highlight, this wouldn't really be an album of much. Fortunately, this a great album to drink or vibe to. Don't think it really belongs on the list but it was not a bad listen. Sultans is really what you need this album for, maybe a couple others that stand out, but not much else. Listen to it for the guitar. Best Song: Sultans of Swing, Down To The Waterline, Setting Me Up
4/5. A jazz and pop album that Morrison balances expertly. Very poetic yet relatable and down to earth. The first half of the album has no bad songs and so beautiful. The second half does drop in quality as well. Great radio songs but it feels like there is missing emotion that was present earlier on. One of Morrison's main draws that not only does he write well but it's a voice that can only sing his songs. Some songs on here do not warrant his voice, anyone can sing them and they would provide the same feeling. To be fair, it's no bad songs but upon multiple listens, there are definitely some skips. Best Song: And It Stoned Me, Moondance, Caravan
4/5. This is definitely a listen to multiple times kind of album before I get it. Yes, it was actually good post-punk, always a nice surprise. A better descriptor feels like pop-punk considering the catchy lyrics and mostly steady beat. The first half was definitely better, not really a bad song except for Halloween which was a little eh. I liked most of the second half and it wasn't even the trippy last track that threw me off. I feel confident I will like this one more than I did now so in lieu of that, I will give it a 4. It may go down or up depending on how I feel at later dates but it was good and I would recommend it. Best Song: Spellbound, Arabian Knights, Night Shift
5/5. Love me some industrial heaviness. Great grainy and abrasive production along with faded and drowned out vocals while still having catchy lyrics and great riffs and guitar work. Every song still had a sense of structure and accessibility that expertly rode that line of punk and pop. It kind of had a heavy punk-funk vibe, just danceable music with very aggressive lyrics. Yes, may need to be in a mood but this genre just keeps giving for me and I'm not complaining. Best Song: Requiem, Bloodsport, Change
4/5. I love psychedelic gospel. I was already in love with Ladies and Gentleman and didn't realize there were more of equal quality. Airiness and cool chills is what comes from this music. The songs last a little longer here, especially near the second half of the album. It can take away from some investment but I still think it creates the correct aesthetic they are going for and I am all here for it. Don't think it's a classic, since I did lose focus a few times but with a few more listens it could be. Best Song: Run, If I Were With Her Now, Shine A Light
2/5. I must not be getting it. I must be musically challenged because apparently this is a perfect album by everyone who reviews music for a living. I didn't hate it honestly, and did like the instrumentation, but I think if this was just an instrumental album, then it would be much better. I know the choice of singing in this way was intentional but it's not the edginess it wants to be. Socialist is great because it is all instrumental and provides the energy I was expecting from this album. The bass and other instruments provide enough quality that John Lyndon adding his voice is just about as pretentious you can get for no reason. Best Song: Socialist, Graveyard, Radio 4
3/5. I don't think I really have an issue with this album, and the songs are good but there is a weird sense I get from listening to Beck in general. Nothing to do with the guy, just a vibe like my ears don't like it when I can agree it is very good. Opinions are allowed of course, and my opinion is that I don't like the album even though I do enjoy the listening experience. It's not quite pretention but it's not authentic either. The songs are well-written and unique and the genre changes are wonderful, love that. Just don't think I like the album though, just the feeling. It's getting a 3 because I can't move it either way honestly. Best Song: Devil's Haircut, Lord Only Knows, Where It's At
1/5. After many instances, I have to believe that if an album is at all associated with the Mercury Awards, there is a 90% chance it is pretentious and or not good at all. Unfortunately, this one was one of the 90%. I wanted to remain interested but it just kept dragging on for what seemed like the same 4 chords through the whole album. I wanted to like it because she has a very nice voice but it is not enough to save this one. Just so boring honestly and hard to imagine anyone can sit through the whole thing without wanting to change it or just walking away. There some okay takeaways but listening to these all the way through is not the vibe. Best Song: Feel To Believe, Stars All Seem To Weep, Stolen Car
4/5. This almost felt like listening to a fantasy novel, a place of sin and debauchery with epic heroes who were lost long ago. Since then, we are waiting for our heroes to return to save us. It's specific enough to be generally relatable, similar to Bruce Springsteen. It's a tour through the south and although country music is not necessarily my thing, it's similar to listening to bigger epic albums from other countries in a different language. I may not be familiar with Spanish or French but if an album is enjoyable, it's enjoyable. It helps I understand this one because the lyrics are the highlight. It's not a perfect album for sure, some just okay country songs here and there but as an album all the way through, it is a good front to back. It's funny reading the reviews who can't listen to it because it's country and that's beneath you. Kind of proves what the album is talking about. Eh, c'est la vie. Best Song: The Southern Thing, Cassie's Brother, Angels And Fuselage
5/5. This is truly the perfect mix of singer songwriter pop and soul. The instrumentation is truly wonderful. Big and loud while still being quiet and in the background. The production elevates this to another level. And I haven't gotten to the lyrics and her vocal expertise. It feels so natural and beautiful. Like Joni Mitchell with Aretha Franklin. I never was bored throughout the whole album and each song hits just right. Sometimes it's somber, other times it's so funky and awesome. Crazy I never heard this one but so glad this one showed up, a classic for me for sure. Best Song: Love And Affection, Join The Boys, Down To Zero
5/5. From the get go, I did not want to like this but it's hard to deny the excellent instrumentation throughout this one. It's heavy, and can be loud just to be loud, but considering the lyrical content, it's no where near as abrasive as it should be. The bass is a constant pressure to keep your attention present, just banging down on that like it's a drum. It's hard to find any really bad song on here. The vocals are loud and angry but even still, it doesn't feel weird, like I can tell they don't actually feel what they are singing. It's kind of funny how crazy some of these lyrics are that it's hard to take seriously, which is probably the point. Best Song: Fists of Love, Kerosene, Jordan - Minnesota
4/5. This is definitely a great live album but I have two gripes that does keep this from a 5. The first is that there was a weird tension between Ginger and Fela, it just kind of felt like he did not want Ginger there. He cut off the applause for him, made fun of him, and called him not a good friend. I may be reading too much into it and this is how they show friendship, idk. The real reason it's a 4 is because although I understand the vibe of afrobeat listening to previous Fela albums, it feels like this one drags on some of the songs a little too long. It has parts that slow down to a crawl which can be interesting but this time it didn't really work for me. I cannot deny the skill of all these musicians so it was not a bad listen, just would rather listen to another Fela album. Also Baker is wild on this, a necessity for any lover of drums. Best Song: Let's Start, Ginger Baker and Tony Allen Drum Solo, Ye Ye De Smell
3/5. It's always hard with albums that are not necessarily bad but feels like it's a classic because of the context. It's impossible not to view albums through certain perspectives and biases. Elvis was always the king in my middle class suburban life but with the knowledge of more music and experiences, including the ones stolen from, it's hard to appreciate it in the same way. The long and short of it, this is a good album but I think you can look at it's influence for it's importance and less the actual quality because it's good but not perfect. I do respect the release of 1956 with everything else going on during that time but it's not one I'm putting on often. It gets a nod of approval and then we move on. Best Song: Blue Suede Shoes, Trying to Get To You, I Got A Woman
5/5. Liam said they were better than the Beatles, and although that is a stretch, it's hard to deny their songwriting prowess. Every song (save maybe one or two) is an absolute pop rock masterpiece. This is a near perfect front to back experience, I'll recommend it to anyone. There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said. Just awesome. Best Song: Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall, Don't Look Back In Anger
5/5. Hell yeah, love this raw and straightforward punk album. I'm sure they would be great live, they just give that kind of energy. I've listened to some newer Sleater-Kinney before but this one has that missing amateur element some of the more polished albums lack. At first, I was thrown off by her vocals but just like David Byrne, it just matches perfectly after another listen. Back to back punk rock. I could pick out mistakes or songs that aren't perfect but this was just so good most of the time that it gets that perfect score. Best Song: One More Hour, Dig Me Out, Little Babies, Not What You Want
4/5. Wow, was expecting something different from the first song. Sure, it matched the expectations of a soft pop album but the intricacies in the vocals and melodies really makes stand it. It's subtle too, one moment Karen is singing and the next she is using her voice in a way I didn't think was possible, just changing octaves so casually. It's so enchanting. And then every now and then, a drum breakdown or a series of vocal cadences akin to an instrument. The songs themselves are well written but I don't think all of them are perfect but it may require another listen to fully enjoy it. Despite it being slow, it didn't make me tired but I do think on the wrong day I could get bored. Most of the time it's an impressive feat of pop music. Best Song: They Long To Be Close To You, We've Only Just Begun, Maybe It's You
5/5. Bjork really is hit or miss and fortunately this one was a hit for me. The sparse vocals and minimalistic instrumentation really challenges Bjork to make it interesting all on her own. Her beautiful and strange vocals shine through and with an album that has very little instrumentation, it feels all the more powerful for it. The features and background vocals stand out on each track. The layering is beautiful and the album is so well produced, each sound clear and not abrasive or too quiet. It does flow together very nicely but because of that I do lose my place and forget how many songs have passed. It doesn't bother me as I am going to enjoy going back to relisten to this one and fall back into admiring her talent. Best Song: Who Is It, Where Is The Line, Öll Birtan
3/5. This was good, I mean I didn't feel super invested but I wasn't bored save a song here and there. This was a solid front to back pop-rock album with distorted vocals and guitar, kind of like more accessible shoegaze. It wasn't a bad listen and it might grow on me but it was good and nothing more for now. Best Song: God! Show Me Magic, Something 4 The Weekend, Hometown Unicorn
3/5. I really enjoy the songwriting on this one. The covers are what the Byrds are known for but the original songs on this here are interesting and stand out. I don't think it's innovative but it was an enjoyable listen. The production is a little aged of course, with a wall of sound that feels like a wave like it should be but more like a brick wall. It definitely still feels like a lot of songs with ideas but none of them completed. Was short with short songs to make up for anytime I wasn't enjoying a song. Best Song: Eight Miles High, Mr. Spaceman, Wild Mountain Thyme
3/5. It has that stereotype of 2000s rock of quiet and intimate voice with loud guitar and drums in the background. His voice is not common, low and not quite monotone but creating that energy on purpose. It's a nice change of pace of the higher pitched vocalists. I did like a few songs on here and I could recommend this to someone I can guess could like it. Don't wanna say it's game changing but it's good and I could see myself throwing it on every now and then. Best Song: Bloodbuzz Ohio, Sorrow, Runaway
4/5. I have heard albums like this and although it has been done before, still a great listen. Strong voice with jamming background vocals and instruments in each song. Some jazzy vocals along with slow pop really escalates this one. To be fair, not every song is a banger, and the first half is much stronger than the second half. Overall, I think an excellent listening experience with only a few downsides. Best Song: Sweet Love, You Bring Me Joy, Caught Up In The Rapture
2/5. After listening to her second album, it's clear this one is the weaker of the two. Feel like she is trying to find her sound still. The beats are great and the instrumentation is diverse and interesting but the vocals feel like they are not too confident of themselves, despite some of the political lyrics. Some of the songs sound similar too, just biased from the next in her discography. Don't think I'd put this one on often though. Best Song: Galang, Fire Fire, M.I.A.
3/5. Okay, maybe if I heard this first, I would have appreciate the other Fall album more. Not that much more to be honest because it's seems like they are either pushing boundaries or staying safe. Maybe I can see their change in sound by listening to their other albums but I'm not going to do that. The singer is both the best and worst part of this. Sometimes it really works, giving an Iggy Pop in a pop band and sometimes it's just a bad choice for vocals. The music is fun and accessible with danceable riffs and they do go harder than they have any right to be. Overall, there are more good than bad songs on this one so it gets an average score. After finishing it, it definitely sounds like LCD Soundsystem but a little more rock than electronic. Best Song: Paranoia Man In Cheap Sh*t Room, The League Of Bald-Headed Men, Lost In Music
3/5. I read the wiki and saw this was heavily inspired by Paul McCartney and I thought I was listening to a side project until about halfway through. Now I enjoy Paul every now and then but it's not the best style of music and an album dedicated to that sound that isn't McCartney feels weird. The songs were good and enjoyable but I don't think it's perfect or even for me all the time. I would recommend to anyone who likes the Beatles, or Queen even, but that's it. It's fun as part of a playlist but the whole album can be a little jarring. Best Song: The Worst Band In The World, Wall Street Shuffle, Baron Samedi
5/5. Quintessential indie rock album. A new wave of indie was formed from this and many albums were inspired by this one. Was excited to see it here as it was a common listen for me already. The vocals and lyrics feel relatable despite some interesting wordplay. The instrumentation is nothing to write home about but it does it's job and provides a sound that is unique and accessible. And the French vocalist provides a change in vibe that creates an album that flows really well. I really gotta stop reading the other reviews because half of them are hating on different age groups or races because of this album existing. Weird to do, nobody saying things about other races or age groups are bad because certain albums released when they were growing up sucked. I think it's best to look at an album with a perspective based off your environment and experience and not judge other people based on art you don't like. Just me though. Also, this is David Bowie's favorite band. You really going to tell Bowie he's wrong? Best Song: Rebellion (Lies), Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels), Wake Up
4/5. The album cover really does not match the vibes of the album. I felt like I was about to listen to a punk album. I though this was a good album and I'm not usually a huge fan of folk. The main difference is that this album had full and warm production, instead of the twangy higher pitched songs that folk usually has. A full band and more accessible instrumentation and melodies. The singing does veer into alternate folk but stays the main course usually. The lyrics are depressing and eerie, and their singing is also very pretty. There are a few songs on here that get dragged to the folk side and I'm suddenly transported from a cozy basement to a church with way too many people inside. Overall, I did enjoy it and will probably throw it on again sometime. Best Song: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight, The Cavalry Cross, The End Of The Rainbow
4/5. I think it was good? But overall I don't think I liked it. Hardcore garage rock that is catchy and well-written but don't think I like this as much as I thought I would. Nevermind, mid writing this review I listened to Getting Bright At Night and that was awesome. As the album went on, I kind of got the vibe it was going for and now I want to re-listen with that in mind. The main issue is that it can be a little jarring with so much noise but it does break it up sometimes with some softer openings or more riffs than just noise. Overall, once I got past the jarring energy, I was with it. Best Song: Big Sleep, Getting Bright At Night, Virgin Velcro
3/5. Just so chill. Like there is hype on some songs but overall I'm just laxing and bobbing my head up and down. I don't know if I really got all the lyrics, the songs very easily flow into each other with one or two weird sounds in each song to slightly tell them apart. After 50 minutes of this, I just kind of felt lost and distracted. It wasn't bad, from what I remember I liked it. Just can't say it was all too interesting the whole time. Best Song: Step In The Arena, Just To Get A Rep, Who's Gonna Take The Weight?
5/5. A classic. It's only gotten better over the years. This was my introduction into rap and it feels like cheating since this is mostly just great songwriting in an epic concept album about the struggles of success instead of rap. It can be jarring at first, very direct and non-apologetic but when you re-listen, you see this man knows he is not a good person. He is having an identity crisis and over compensating, self sabotaging to avoid the attention or to try and match the personality the media has created for him. It is not an excuse and this album is his therapy, not a healthy outlet which is why this one feels so raw and emotional. Regardless of the concept, these are just well-written songs and it's a great front to back listen. I never pick a random point, I have to always start from the beginning. It's unfortunate who he is today but listening to this album feels like you can start seeing that side of him very clearly. This was the first sign of that decline. It's fortunate we get this album but at what cost for him? I guess we found out too late. Best Song: Power, Runaway, Monster
4/5. Awesome sauce. The dissonance and heaviness mixed with accessible and catchy melodies and lyrics. The lyrics are weird and spacey while also political. Some of the songs do carry similar structure and just being loud is a main feature of some songs. Love the vocals and guitar. Plus there are at least 4 songs on here that are absolute bangers. The main issue comes around the second half of the album, I kind of lose interest and then it comes back around in the last two songs. Otherwise, a great collection of songs. Best Song: Supermassive Black Hole, Invincible, Starlight