Classic rush sound, but with a pop sensibility. Shorter songs, but good prog vibes. Obvious classics with Tom Sawyer and YYZ
Pure 60s britpop psychedelia. Classic 2 to 3 minute jams. Interesting that the recording quality shifts a bit from track to track.
Echoes of youth. Classic doors blues vibes
That classic Hendrix sound, however I'm surprised how much funk and soul was in the tracks. The image of Hendrix is the screaming guitars, but this album has some serious grooves in it, both heavy and slow.
I mean, it's R.E.M. It's pure sound. I figured if any album sold me it would be this one, but its not my thing.
Didn't finish this because of illness, but I don't really need to. Giving it 5 stars, the thing is so solid, such amazing vibes on the tunes
Debut album for these guys. Nice chill indie vibes, they definitely have their own sound, while at the same time showing the Scottish independent scene really well
60s psychedelia. Interesting, as it feels like a more pure sound as opposed to the radio fodder you imagine from the time, but every now and then you get a song you could imagine on some flower power TV show. Apart from that, raw vocals, tempo changes, definitely challenging the sounds of the times.
Ok, so half of the tracks are so ingrained into 90s culture you wouldn't think to relisten to them, but I was so impressed listening at an older age with the quality of the song writing. Alanis wrote everything herself, and it really does feel like a personal project. Enjoyed this alot more than I was expecting to
I mean, it's public enemy. Political, making a point. This feels a bit more raw than what I know of their work. I can appreciate why they are so influential, but this isn't really my vibe.
Ok, I had no idea what to expect from this album, but it definitely wasn't this! One man recording show, so many musical influences that basically are gelled together. It's not that it flows, but it all compliments each other. A really interesting work. Definitely need another listen to digest, but you can tell it's something else
New school rnb. Alot more chill than I was expecting. Not really my thing, but nice for low down vibes
Eh, not my vibe at all. Soft rock with echoes of Enya. Pass
Early American punk sounds. Very much in the same vein as iggy pop. Decent sounds, but very much an influential band. Not high on my list to listen again
Not really a need to comment. It's radiohead. It's the bends. It's damn near perfect. Although not as perfect as the next one haha. Im enjoying the more deep cuts this time around, though.
I now understand the concept of shoegaze. This album is quoted as influencing so much indie music and i can see why. Massive distortion, guitar effects, and dreamy vibes while being super loud. I can hardly make out the vocals, but I think that's half the point.
Holy hell, how is it I've never heard some of these renditions!
Old school soul album, with most of them being covers. But good lord, Otis has such a strong vocal presence. This is such a strong collection of tunes.
Easy 5 stars. The definition of 90s hip hop albums. The skits! . Still awesome, but im enjoying this more now I'm older. The slow jams connected with me more, and the messages in the songs were coming through strong. Awesome album.
This was actually enjoyable, some more upbeat songs with a band, nice indie vibes. However, it's Elliott Smith. You know what you're getting. I enjoyed the listen, but I don't see myself listening again unless I was in the mood.
Interesting album. Has the slow jam vibes that I assumed, and the wedding hits that Ive played plenty of times, but there are some tracks on here that genre jump. There's a few electronic beats, and the production is quite nice, very fitting for the vibes. I can see why it's such a liked album. That said, not sure if I'd be in a hurry to listen again. Will give it credit though for being interesting
I guess someone had to try and be the next Shirley bassey! Very cool vibes, trip hop feel, although very light on the electronica. Alot of strings and old soul sounds with new age production. Pretty cool. Ill give it 4, although I don't see it getting into my usual rotation
HOW LONG?! NOT LONG!! BECAUSE WHAT YOU REAP IS WHAT YOU SOW!!
I'm being targeted, aren't I? This album is my youth, I don't think I can objectively say anything about the album just because it's so ingrained. It's pure energy, pure epicness. Such an amazing debut album. Side note - Rick Rubin producing. If that doesn't bode well I have no idea what does.
It's Air doing an instrumental album for a movie. Getting very similar vibes to Daft Punks Tron album, as we're looking at a couple of Frenchmen exploring instrumental concepts and different versions of the same rhythms. That said, its all built around airs ethereal dream pop vibes. This is their second album, and i can see that coming off of Moon Safari this showing amazing talent from the guys.
Another one of my favourites. Epic poly rhythms, unique sounds, a concept album about a man wrestling with their mortality while in a coma. Unique and amazing. Still not as good as the next one though lol
So this is one seriously interesting album, and i absolutely love the back story to it - it's the debut album for this artist, it's an instrumental soundtrack to a noir film that doesn't exist. Who the hell greenlights this thing?! Someone was happy to fund this. I just love that an artist was able to express their vision.
There are some really interesting sonic ideas on this, but its super slow and I'm not mad about the production/mastering. It leaves alot lacking. I have to appreciate what they were doing though
So, Madonna got together with William orbit and a few other late 90s producers and made an album where she's a cowgirl singing over house beats. OK. I mean, there's part of this I like in theory, but I just don't think Madonna can pretend to be the source of electronic underground, especially in a Stetson.
French crooning. I feel like I'm listening to the next godfather soundtrack. Not horrible by any stretch, but not something I'm interested in apart from it being a curiosity
Piano prog rock! This wasn't too bad, actually. Too poppy for my sensibilities, but some very interesting sounds
Listened to the UK release, so not including Paint It Black. Dear God, this sounds so much like the 60s. It's their first album with only originals, and includes Going Home, which is not only the longest pop song at the time, but also is the first free jam recording song to make it onto an album. I'm starting to see why they got so big. Not as poppy as the Beatles, they were making more genuine musical waves. Nice
It's the debut album. The jams are still jams, bingo bango, red alert, jump and shout. I found the rest of the album a bit mid though. Definitely not bad, but I didn't enjoy it as mush as I thought I would. Closer to a 4 than a 3, but whatevs
Prime 80s Tina turner. I can see why I this would appeal to the masses, and why in the 80s this would have been huge, but honestly it's just not my style.
Ok, I've never actually listened to this before. It's a concept album, each track into the next. I knew the themes it was going to deal with, but I had no idea this was the way it was going to be told. So good in its story, it's writing, and just overall vibe. I completely understand why this hits best ever lists. I'll be giving this one another spin
I'm not getting the hype. It's the most expensive rock album made at the time, and i can't hear where that is. The critics have said it's not so much an album but a collection of songs, but for me that's an issue as I don't hear much cohesion while listening. The song writing is mixed between the members and to me that means the album doesn't flow. As for the tunes they are OK, but nothing wowed me.
This is such a good collection of songs. Classic 60s rnb/blues collections, but Ninas voice just pushes this into the heights. There are a few jams on here which are your traditional love / wedding fair, but there are some epic jams. Four women is the standout, it's amazing in its message and themeing. The last vocal is out of this world.
Yeah, I can't get into this one. I love good rap and hip hop, but to me this represents the worst elements of the bling era. Every damn song is about drugs, making money or shooting people. I definitely understand the appeal, and i can see how this was insanely of its time, but I feel that hip hop has grown since then, and the themes just seem so one note to me. That all said, the production is decent enough, and the couple of Eminem features shine, but there ain't much reason for me to come back to this one.
Yeah, not for me. I just can't do country. Not horrible though, interesting 60s rock vibes running through it. Sounds like something from a Tarantino soundtrack. Otherwise, not for me.
Issac Hayes jamming on 4 tracks that lasts 45 mins. How could you not like this. Long jam sessions on awesome soulful grooves. Super listen able
I enjoyed this way more that I thought I would. Cool 80s new wave all girl band. I made an expectation based from Our Lips Are Sealed, but its a much more rocking sound overall. Showing the punk roots. Worth another listen.
Cornerstone of punk. Coming out of the 60s pop sound, this is just a bunch of guys slamming their instruments and screaming as best as they can. And it's great.
An organ jazz album. Super nice dinner jazz vibes, very cool for something recorded in 1960. I can see how it bridged gaps, and important for history, but its not making my top 10 list.
Mod revival describes this well. Fun sounds, and an odd influence to bloc party. More rocky than the single that's entertainment would indicate. Fun enough, but not grabbing me in any massive way.
Didn't mind this at all. 80s sounds done with integrity. Cool new wave energy with awesome synths. You can tell they were pushing the experimentation, but the production is super clean. Alot more atmospheric than I was anticipating as well.
Folk 60s Rock. Not really doing much for me. A few names started with this group, but wasn't really grabbed by anything.
Holy crap, is this the best find so far on this thing? Producer from Alice in Chains Dirt, mad guitar metal sounds, this thing is soooo far head of its time. I'm hearing so much of my favourite 90s rock sounds in this. Wish I had it in my collection in teen years hahaha
Reading more into it, this basically kicked off the alternative metal/rock sound of the 90s. I can trace so many of my favourite sounds back to this album. Definitely giving this another listen.
Not my favourite radiohead album, but still showcases how amazing a band they are.
It's Fats Domino. The origin of rock n roll. So many sounds have evolved from here, and you have to pay it the dues it deserves. That said, I'm just not massive on the old school sound except as a learning opportunity.
Yeah, its country pop. I don't hate it, but it's just a million miles from my style of tunes. Production isn't bad, and there is some interesting electronic additions to some tracks, but overall it's very samey songs to my ear.
I get why Gary is so influential to electronic music and the culture in general. Debut album that throws away all conventions, no guitars in favour of full synth programming. This is in 79. Total trailblazer.
Didn't enjoy this album as much as I thought I would. Jack White doing saloon rock. I mean, it's enjoyable, but I feel like it's lacking alot of the punch that The White Stripes has.
Learning new things. John Cale was in the Velvet Underground. The sort of art pop you'd expect from someone formerly managed by Andy Warhol. It's very 70s experimental, and you can hear alot of elements of the time while also he's trying to do new things. Worth another listen.
Album from 69, basically considered the first prog rock album. Such an amazing blend of new sounds but also still showing its 60s flavour. Sounds like something from the future, even now. Giving 5 as it deserves another listen after this. Super impressive
There's definitely more for me to enjoy on this as an adult. Moby was trying to get away from the more trance dancefloor sound, and had been working with ambient. He's now bringing in blues and guitar sounds to the mix, and there are some great tracks on here. Still not sure if it works great as an overall experience, but ill pay the songs quality. Also, I do love this late 90s electronic sounds. Genres weren't set in stone, and there was so much experimentation.
I mean, it's early hip hop days, and the title track is about as influential as you could say a song is. Rest of the album is a bit hit and miss. Wasn't expecting the couple of Stevie Wonder inspired slow jams. Enjoyable though.
It's interesting hearing the change in albums as I reviewed the previous album a week ago. They've definitely evolved into a more deeper, complex act with this album. Still rocking the 80s synths, but with a much darker tone. Very cool vibes throughout
One of the bands I'd heard around the trap, but hadn't heard any of. English/French rock band playing around with loops. Pretty chill vibes. Nice enough, but nothing really grabbing me with this.
So here's the thing - it's Frank Sinatra. It's clear immediately why he's the legend that he is, and the swing sounds on this are undeniably classics. So I pay the respects that it's due. I just can't rate it too high, as it's never a sound that I seek.
Its taken me a long time, but the older I get the more I understand and enjoy Bowie. He truly is an artist and uses every tool at his disposal to create art. There probably won't be another one like him. This album sounds so much of its time yet somehow so futuristic. So good.
Layne and Jerry at the top of their game. Such a banger album
It's amazing that I somehow only know a couple of songs from this. You'd think I would have heard it back in the day in full many times, but there's some genuinely new songs to me here.
Its the Beatles, and this is where they started getting really experimental as they stopped touring. You can immediately hear why they are as revered as they are.
Another Rush album! The title track is worth the price of admission alone. Over 20 mins of fantastic storytelling. The rest of the album just shows off how amazing they are in general. Love it.
This doesnt sound like a 70s album. There's no electronic like in later releases, but the whole album is undeniably Talking Heads. That said, the band has never struck a chord with me directly. I appreciate how good their sound is, but there isn't much making me want to listen again.
Recording quality is low, and the mic setup is atrocious, but there is an energy that pours through this thing. Rnb and soul in the classic nightclub style.
I just can't do country, and although Neil Young has other elements going for him, I just get little to no enjoyment from these tracks.
I like Beck, but im a bit surprised to see this album here. It's hardly horrible, but I know he's done better work. That said, checking the album info shows this is his best selling album, so I guess there's that. There's some great tracks on here, but I don't think it has the flair of something like Odelay
BEST DEBUT ALBUM EVER (in my opinion haha).
There are definitely more influential debuts, but for my money this album is the best home run for a bands first time at the bat. Just so perfectly put together. The energy that runs through this thing is so insanely positive and breathtaking. Love it.
I have no idea why, but I just can't get into Queen. There's so much that I should like, but it just never grabs me. They have classics, and yeah, bohemian is on here, but there just isn't a pull to want to listen, and it just doesn't resonate with me.
I enjoyed this alot more than I was expecting to. Never been a massive punk guy, but iggy just gives this thing so much personality. Also, there's alot of creativity in the tunes. Was not expecting saxophone, but the vibes go from jazzy to pure heavy rocking out. And for an album from 1970 I can see why this thing hit as hard as it did. Very nice
So I understand a bit more this time why people enjoy Neil, but im still not sold. Definitely hearing the folk side in this one, and i could even draw a direct line to some of the folk bands big today. There's also some choices I wasn't expecting, with big production on a couple of tracks, and there are definite 70s sounds that creep into a few of them. Makes for an interesting listen. Just not something I'm super into.
What an absolute classic! Showing the power and creativity of sampling. These guys are as much an enigma for Australian dance music as Daft Punk is for French. So good, and so many grooves on this thing. Epic.
Classic Stevie Wonder. It's his definitive sound, hard to complain. Didn't grab me too hard as an album though.
I just don't get the mass appeal of Morrissey. It's not horrible, but it just sounds so generic to me. Also his voice just always sounds so unimpressed. Not really for me
Very 80s Australian. While Streets Of Your Town is the big single, there's alot more energy on here. Not bad by any means, but I've never been mad in this sound.
I've always been under the impression that Amnesiac was a b-sides album, but understanding that it was recorded with the intention of essentially being a split double album seems to ring truths to me now I'm relistening to it. There's definitely purpose to the album that I didn't hear before.
As for the review, it's Radiohead. Easy 5. Something about these guys just resonates so hard with me through this time. Definitely didn't at the time, but as I get older they sound stronger and better.
This is a solid selection of songs. Brian Eno produces, and i can definitely hear it. Tight, fun songs, and still ahead of its time for a 70s album. Not bad.
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I will admit that this is a 25 year old having a great time with his band, singing high energy songs.
I just can't enjoy it. To me it represents a community that has ruined the sound. 10 points for effort though, so I'll meet it half way.
This one I quite enjoyed. 80s Gothic synth. Quite dark and brooding, but super enjoyable. Definitely worth another listen
Not mad about PJ Harvey. I think im just not one for the real folksy sound. Solid collection of songs though, and her vocals are awesome as always. Just don't feel it personally.
There's an almost punk attitude to their first album. Enjoyable, although it didn't grab me for relistens. Some of their tracks sit in the back of my head, but this album I'm just reminded of an energy.
I enjoyed this alot more than the last one, as it's a bit more rockier and captures the early 2000s indie vibe pretty well. Still not massive on her sound, though.
Early 90s electro chill breaks, with a definite world music vibe. Very nice, wish I had a few of these tracks for my Ku De Ta days.
Wiki says this is when they go more to dance music, and they aren't wrong. Classic 80s synth and drum machine vibes. Very cool
3 words to describe folk music.
It's exactly what youd expect, although there's the odd 60s rock flair that pops into some of the tracks. Enjoyable, although I'm rarely in the mood for this kind of sound.
Frank Sinatra does bossa nova. It's exactly what it says on the bottle. Enjoyable, and there's a couple of tracks I need to add to my wedding music playlist, but its not setting my world on fire.
Skimmed this a bit quick, but definitely enjoying the Madchester sound. Alot more going on than just fools gold. Worth a relisten.
Define: Big Beat.
This for me is the epitome of 90s dance, along with Prodigy and Chemical Brothers. The whole album is just anthem after anthem. Easy 5
So I skimmed this faster than I should have, but I think I need to give it a five, which is nuts. It's such an iconic Stevie sound, with insane energy and such a Groove to it. Need to play this again.
There's gold on the album, absolutely classic tracks of the dance scene. The big beat stuff still holds up so well. The tech tracks have dated a bit worse, but still super groovy. Solid album.
I'll be honest, I completely forgot about this project. Arctic monkeys frontman doing orchestral space cowboy tunes. Cool vibes, but nothing really grabbed me apart from the title tune. Enjoyable enough though.
Ok. Seeing the hype. So many styles, all somehow blending really well across the album. Also, they are clearly doing music the way they want. Solid album.
Just not my style. Definitely has something to say and a lovely voice, but far too laid back in its presentation for my liking.
Punk poetry. I get the hype haha. Laid back at times, but had got a fire and energy underneath that wears it's creativity on its sleeve. Not bad
I can see why James and the gang wanted to come back. Don't think it's their best work, but a great collection of lcd songs with a slightly more moodier tone. Definitely a story they wanted told.
Quite enjoyed this one's vibes. You can see the line going from punk to goth, and setting a standard while at it. Very cool
I almost feel like reviewing this album is a moot point. Every song is in the public conscious. What's impressive is the fact it is the debut. Such a realised sound. I'm not the biggest fan of the Zep sound in general, but you can't deny the power of the album.
Definitely putting their own spin on the old school blues sound. I can see this would have been a massive influence in certain circles. Had me for parts, but overall a bit samey.
This was so much more of a realised concept than I would have imagined. There are definitly some funk tracks which work for the film, but this is a well thought out album. 20 min track at the end which gave me thoughts of Mars Volta, was not expecting that. Quality.
80s synth pop. Pretty much what you'd expect, although not as insanely bubble gum as Girls Just Wanna would lead you to believe.
I can see that in 77 when this came out it would have blown some minds away, but it's just a bit too chilled out for my tastes. That along with the experimental nature of some of the songs just makes it a bit dull to me. Not a bad album by any means, but I was never taken by any of the tracks.
I mean, it's Dusty Springfield. It's what you think it is. Never been one for this type of ballad singing. Not bad, just not really my vibe
Shadows masterpiece. Still such an amazing soundscape of trip hop and down tempo hip hop. Too good.
Wow. Really enjoyed this, felt like it came out of nowhere. I kinda feel this would have been seen as out if character for Lou at the time, but I think nowadays this sort of concept album holds up strong. Gonna be a 5 star to make sure I come back to this one.
The first track on this got my expectations up, as it's down as a country album, but the tune Night Life sounds like a country inspired big band doing a more Sinatra styled slow jam. Not a bad sound at all. But then the album just goes full honky tonk, although a bit slower. I just have got no patience in me for country music.
Interesting album. I can hear a direct line from the 60s and 70s pop sound like the Beatles to the 80s new wave. Not a massive fan enjoyable enough. Only a 3 though, not the sort of thing I would listen to on the norm, but closer to a 4 than a 2.
I just don't get the U2 love. The first half of the album wasn't bad, but it's the poppy crud I've heard a million times before. I didn't mind the second half of the album though, a bit more brooding. Still not fussed though
There is way more lofi and trip hop on this thing than I remember as a teenager. No wonder it was an album I skipped so much of lol. Listening back now though, I am getting a better appreciation of what Damon was trying to accomplish, although I think the vision is a bit all over the place. Still, alot of quality on it.
Nope, can't do it. This is about as country as you can get, and it setting off every one of my bells. Nothing enjoyable for me here at all.
Didn't enjoy it as much as the debut, but was a very enjoyable listen. First half are just regular janes songs, but the second half is so much more emotional as a whole.
Psychedelic folk - there's a new term. This sounds like a folk bad took a tonne of acid in the 60s and went to work. Not bad in any sense, but seems quite aimless. Mind you, that might be the point. Not really much to go back for though.
It is actually insane this came out in 1970. I feel like they basically invented metal out of the blue. Listening to the album as a whole you can hear the influences of the 60s bleed through, but it's like they had this vision, twisted the music of the time to their wills, and invented something completely new. Still sounds amazing, too. Definitely a classic.
I do love Norah's voice, and there are some amazingly beautiful tracks on here. I just can't break the feeling though that I'm at a wedding when I hear her haha. Not a bad album, but not something I need to listen to on the regular.
Completely insane 30 minute album. Super awesome, but I feel like the thrash sound is overplayed just a touch. Too many of the songs sound similar to the previous ones, but there are a few standout tracks. Kinda wish I was listening to this in my teens haha.
Glazed over this one. Not a massive fan of this style. Onto more albums.
Very triple j? I enjoyed it, but nothing really grabbed me.
Wow, I really enjoyed this one. Very much the indie sound I would think of, but the mood of the whole piece is quite engaging. Very atmospheric, very enjoyable
Wow! This one came out of nowhere. Felt like I'd just seen a killer live act from an awesome garage band. Pure energy and attitude.
It's exactly what I imagined it would be. CCR swamp rock, blues sounds. Not bad if I was in the mood for it
A really solid live jazz album. Alot of character bleeding through, with actual mic drops and errors kept in, but played off really well hahaha. Really nice vocal talent.
This one didn't grab me very much. Can see them exploring the more darker tones on this album, but nothing exceptional as far as songs go. Pity
