Great album, wasn't aware of the high craftmanship of pop music on this record. Pleasant surprise.
Good album, I understand the appeal Elliott Smith has and do enjoy some of his best known songs, but I don't particularly click with his music.
One of my favorite albums of all time. Rock and roll was never as fun as a party with the Spiders from Mars. One of those albums in which you find something new with every single listen (and believe me, I've listened to this one hundreds of times). I would rate it as a 4.99 album because I'm not a huge fan of "It Ain't Easy", but I prefer to leave it as a perfect album.
An early pinnacle for 70's radio-friendly pop. The sheer pop craftmanship by Carole King is timeless. Only a few albums have as mellow and ear-wormy songs as this one. Songwriting masterpiece.
Instant classic, still as powerful as always, Hard Rock 101
Good songs, though not so many particularly memorable.
The best album of Bowie's Berlin Trilogy. Each side of the album shines on its own. Every single time I've listened to Low, I find something new. Bowie and Eno are geniuses.
Good album, classic songs, iconic album cover, but a somehow uneven quality. I'd rather recommend The Sun Sessions, the original Elvis recording that changed history.
Great album, part of the majestic streak of Stevie Wonder's 70s albums, smooth instruments and great songs
Classic album, so moody and sensual
Solid album, often regarded as the best hip-hop album of all time. I'm not so sure this will be the case since some of the music sounds a little dated, though the social and political side of it definitely stays relevant. Sick production too.
Good album, full of funky and colorful songs, though there's an uneven quality (the singles hit so hard, but there aren't many memorable songs apart from those)
Regular punk album. I'm sure it must have historical importance, but I didn't enjoy it that much.
Whenever I think about progressive rock, this album comes to mind. Great one!
A mammoth. The peak of 70s hard rock. A landmark in music and popular culture. Led Zeppelin never sounded as great and cohesive as in IV. All killer no filler.
Good album, I was only familiar with the MASSIVE title track and "Life in the Fast Lane", but the rest of the album was a pleasant surprise. Pretty ballads and great guitar licks. No wonder it is a staple of road trips.
Great album jazz, very smooth. The bass lines are amazing!
A punk album before punk was a thing. You can feel the raw energy in this live performance of early-rock classics.
A force of nature. The essential thrash metal album. Full of all time classics and headbanging deeper cuts.
An interesting one. I've never heard about it or even seen the cover. Interesting moody songs. Some moments of the album feel very intense.
Good album, Criminal is a great single. Personally, I prefer later Fiona's albums, but still a good one.
Fun album, very grungy though it does not feel dated. Great vocals from Alanis.
Enjoyable punk album, I wasn't aware of its existence.
Very enjoyable album, I really liked the vibe from the songs.
Great reggae album. Really vibed with the second part of the album.
Solid R&B album, very soulful. Solange is an underrated artist
Classic industrial metal album. Love the tempo of these songs, great for working out.
Pretty important album in jazz and overall music history, but I did not really "get it"
The most iconic Kate Bush album, and certainly one amazing 80s album that does not receive half the love it deserves.
Nice and lovely jazz record.
I'm not that into prog rock, but this album was surely a banger!
A masterpiece in pop music crafting and execution. Every single song is full of massive hooks and earworms. This album is the reason I became a Swiftie
Classic pop-rock album.
One of the most iconic albums ever recorded. There is nothing else to mention about the effect Nevermind had on popular music. However, it is very uneven when viewed as a single album instead of a generational landmark. The first half is stacked with all-time hymns and some of the most iconic alternative rock songs ever recorded. Apart from a couple of songs ("Drain You" and "Lounge Act"), the second half has plenty of unmemorable filler songs.
Great "ambient" album, Kraftwerk really knew what they were doing
I just did not click with this one.
Not that big fan of The National, though some of my favorite songs from them come from this album
Great hip hop album, a bit dated, but Eminem surely knows how to rap and create controversy. The production is slick.
Can't currently listen to Bitter Sweet Symphony without thinking of the whole Rolling Stones lawsuit. This issue, along with the dreadful pop song from 2023 that uses this same melody (don't really know its name but I've heard it in malls), does not allow me to enjoy listening to this song anymore. The rest of the album is definitely more interesting, I really like the way the Verve integrated the whole shoegaze and baggy movement into their music while maintaining a rock edge.
This was a fun listening album. I gasped when I recognized the snippets of "Bonin' in the Boneyard" used by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the Mother's Milk album (I think it was "Subway to Venus"). I find it very curious that the production and overall sound of this record is very similar to the overall wave of late 80s/early 90s wave of Mexican and Latin rock. Talk about an unspoken influence.
This record was "meh" to me, which is sad because I can't forgive boring records.
Enjoyable hip hop album, though it does not have any memorable songs
Delightful album, full of iconic songs and wonderful hidden gems. It gets 4 stars just by having the ultimate earworm song: Dancing Queen.
One of the few rock albums from the 2000s that feels timeless. Meg and Jack White captured lightning in a bottle with this album. The sheer fuzzy tone of the guitars and thunderous drums make it a great album, but the actual songs are amazing. Apart from the "newest folk song in the canon "Seven Nation Army", the hypnotic "The Hardest Button to Button", the mesmerizing "Black Math", and one of the rawest recordings of the white man's blues "Ball and Biscuit", this album has lots of hidden gems for everyone. The only reason why I give it only four stars is because it lacks a proper closer that makes justice to the overall album experience.
Fun progressive rock album, nothing too pretentious
Groovy late 90s electronic album. Really liked the James Bond Theme sample on "Radio 7".
Good album, very atmospheric, the singles are massive and the production is so good
Wonderful mellow album, I was not aware country music could get this beautifully melancholic.
Solid Smiths album. Jangly guitars, funky basslines, and mournful lyrics. Great listen!
Interesting alternative album, though no remarkable songs
Enjoyable 90s alternative rock album, great basslines. I'll remove a star from its punctuation because, before listening, I was hyped to listen a 90s riot grrrl album by a female lead vocalist (never heard about this band before).
Great album by The Boss, massive hits and great deeper cuts.
Wonderful album, the singles are massive but there are plenty of hidden gems too
Good reggae album, nothing too spectacular
Good album, with long songs, though no particular high points for me.
The best epilogue album any artist could come up with. A very adequate final note on the discography of David Bowie. He kept experimenting and refusing to settle on a single sound until his last years. Fascinating stuff.
Enjoyable songs, but did not click with me.
The one and only truly "Berlin" album. Still sounds futuristic despite being almost 50 years old. Located right in the center of Bowie's fantastic 70s run. Lots of hidden gems, plus a title song for the ages.
Perfect mix of punk energy and pop sensibility, Blondie is one of the most underrated bands of all time. Few bands were able of combining disco, punk, rock & roll, and pop melodies.
Enjoyable progressive rock album.
Good album, though nothing spectacular. The best had yet to come for Elton John.
Great album, really dig the G-funk sound.
Massively influential album, and a very entertaining one indeed. One can't help but thinking about the ramifications to alternative music from each individual track while listening. The first half is packed with all-time classics, though the second half does not feel as cohesive. Essential album indeed.
Moody and dark, perfect fit for The Cure's overall band image.
Enjoyable electronic album, good songs
I'm sorry, but my review is biased. I've never really understood the appeal of Dire Straits, though I do find Mark Knopfler to be one of the great guitarists of the 20th century.
Great alternative album, really dig its psychedelic/baroque/minimalist vibes. Also, the drums sound amazing in this!
Catchy pop album, sounds great!
Great album. The singles are all-time radio classics, it is wonderful to see how McCartney put some of his Beatlesque magic into his own band, and it worked.
Great reggae album, the backbone of the classic compilation album "Legend".
Iconic hip hop album, some of Biggie's biggest singles, such an interesting album to listen.
Great surprise, the punkish sound of the first half of the album really shines
Interesting prog-sounding fusion album, though no particular highlights from this
Unexpected but enjoyable "fusion-hip-hop" album
Some of the most iconic Santana's songs, but the rest of the album is somehow disappointing.
One of the rawest and best blues albums I've ever heard. The only reason I don't rate it with 5 stars is because of the existence of "Electric Mud"
Good progressive album, though I did not particularly click with it. Has some bangers, certainly.
What a pleasant surprise! This album is full of earworm guitar riffs and hooks, and Shirley's voice sounds both dangerous and sexy at the same time.
Charismatic album, has "Come On Eileen", lots of folkish fun
What else can I say about this one? The opening suite is enough to achieve the 5-star rating, but the rest of the album does not consistently live up to the first half. Great album.
Good album, but At Folsom Prison is better in all aspects. It has a great rendition of I Walk the Line though.
A highlight from the long-lost era of great live albums. The covers are fire in this! John Entwistle's bass never sounded better.
Instant classic, the blues was never as intense (at least the white man's reinterpretation of it) as in this record
Ok album, I was a bit disappointed because I really dig "NEU!" from 1972
In my opinion, the best Nirvana album. Really enjoy the way the production gives more personality to the songs (although it does not give room to breathe to the bass). I would have rated it as a 5 star classic if not for a couple of lesser songs that alter the listening experience.
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Unpopular opinion, but this may actually be Kanye's best album. I don't mean to disrespect My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (banger of an album), but it has a couple of filler songs that do not improve the listening experience. It still has the all-time best Kanye songs though. Returning to Yeezus, I think it actually encapsulates both the MBDTF highs while showing the best bits of Kanye's future albums (which have amazing songs, but are lesser albums).
Solid hard rock album, iconic songs (BA-BAM-BAM) and lesser-known gems.
Fine indie-folk album. I used it as background music for working and did not find any outstanding moment in the album.
I FREAKING LOVE THUNDERCAT'S VOICE AND BASSLINES! He's like the "suave Flea", a melodic and smooth bass virtuoso.
Enjoyable bluesy album, though apart from "I Shot the Sheriff", nothing too remarkable. My trouble with the post "Layla" Clapton is that his songs lack the urgency of his first records with The Bluesbreakers, Cream, and Derek & the Dominos. Also, he is a racist anti-vax asshole, just wanted to say this out loud.
Man, they did record some amazing pop albums in the 60s!
Lovely indie record. Heavy Metal Drummer is a banger
Great album, full of groove and great instrumentations!
Amazing pop album, really under-the-radar compared to other great pop albums from the late 80s/early 90s.
Gang of Four singed by Björk, niiiiice.
Great pop album, huge singles, though there a couple of filler songs.
Enjoyable album with a great vibes, but apart from the massive singles, no particular highpoints.
Nice sounding French industrial metal album, but I personally did not click with it.
Buffalo Stance is a banger, but the rest of the album feels bland and outdated. Salt-N-Peppa albums have aged better.
Enjoyable Madchester album, though only a few highlights.
Good album, though I'm biased because I'm a massive fan of Jack White when he shreds with his guitar. Not a big fan of his more folkish sound, which is the main sound of this album. Also, I love Meg's massive drumming, but this one does not give her that much room to shine.
Classic "pastoral" album with a heavy edge, a great one!
The lesser album from The Velvet Underground, great individual melodic songs but it lacks the edge and rawness from their prior albums. Also, I despise "The Murder Mystery".
Weird, enjoyable album, vintage Björk.
Smooth sounding album, enjoyable.
At first I thought this was one of those iconic albums with massive singles but lesser deep cuts, but then I fell in love with some of those deep cuts (the singles are already part of the soundtrack of my generation). I did not want to acknowledge it, but this is a perfect album, everything is to tight and consistent, it is impressive.
Soulful, funky, and fun hip hop album, De La Soul were at the top of their game on this one.
Interesting concept, but it drags for too long. Minus one star for not being available on Spotify.
Fantastic mammoth album, though its length drags it more than expected. The singles in this are iconic, and some of the deeper cuts occupy a privileged spot in the Smashing Pumpkins' discography. Unfortunately, I'm very strict when listening to double albums, so the lesser songs did affect my experience.
Solid pop-punk album, has some generational bangers and great hidden gems, I was actually surprised I liked this album more than I was originally expecting to.
Meh electronic album, I think The KLF really shone as a singles type of group instead of albums.
Regular album, a few great standpoints.
Great album, it drags for too long, but is has a wide diversity of amazing songs full of feeling and vibes.
Good album, very cohesive for its time, but only a couple of songs clicked with me.
Not a big fan of original folk music without a twist (e.g. Dylan, Joni, even Neil Young). I found this album a bit bland.
Enjoyable electronic album, no particular highlights.
Great shoegaze album, really liked the combination of moody vocals and guitars with those high-energy drums.
Hidden gem, very enjoyable album.
Iconic, but still languishes a bit on the second half. This is one of the albums that make me wish this website allowed you to rate "half stars", because Violator is a solid four and half stars record.
The first song really drew me in, but it turned out to be a regular British indie album from the early 2000s.
Amazing album, though the last quarter of songs is not as remarkable. Really wished I could rate this one with four and a half stars.
Shoegaze may be one of my sweetheart niche subgenres, but this is a perfect album. You can feel the heart-in-sleeve emotions coming out of the sonic landscapes this album provides. "Sometimes" and "When You Sleep" are one of the greatest songs in recorded music history, period.
Solid four and a half album. The first half of the record is *chef's kiss*, just perfect; it contains most of Hendrix's career highlights. Sadly, it does not reach five star status for me because the second half is not as solid as the first one.
Great album, takes you back to a time when Coldplay really felt as the "next big thing". The first half of the record is just wonderful, but things get duller right after "Trouble".
Average 60s psychedelic album, nothing too remarkable.
Enjoyable record, especially the second half.
Enjoyable album, but nothing really stands out.
"Smack My Bitch Up" and "Firestarter" are some of my favorite electronic songs ever, but the rest of the album does not live up to that hype.
I FREAKING LOVE THIS ALBUM! Sorry, I'm a sucker for 70's Iggy Pop. This album has one of the most dynamic drums ever recorder (just listen to "Lust for Life"), iconic songs ("The Passenger"), and amazing deeper cuts ("Neighborhood Threat"). Sorry for my biased opinion and rating, but I do think that Iggy Pop deserves more credit than the one he usually gets. Also, bonus points for those Bowie backing vocals (e.g. "Tonight").
Enjoyable jazz album, Sarah Vaughan has a marvelous voice.
One of the OG hip-hop superstars, LL Cool J has such a great flow and some amazing samples in this album.
The most iconic and accessible Sonic Youth album. I love this one, full of amazing deep cuts, but I still don't think that it is a perfect album. Again, a four-and-a-half stars record.
Nice sounding songs, no particular highpoints, great for using as background music because it lasts way too long.
Three and a half record. I love The Police's singles, but the full albums do not seem to click with me. The deeper cuts are full of that raw, punkish energy, but aren't great songs.
Enjoyable album, really liked the overall vibe. I wasn't aware this artist existed, so kudos to this webpage for that.
I'm sure it was a milestone album at its time, but it sounds dull to me.
Amazing album! I was aware of its legend status, but haven't really listened to it. Psychedelic funk, count me in!
One of my favorite soul albums of all time! It is not a perfect record, but Sam Cooke's voice never sounded as great as in this one. Also, the way the band plays with the songs is just great.
Sometimes I think that OK Computer deserves the more recognition than Nevermind in terms of their artistic quality (though Nevermind is way more iconic given its own historical impact). Radiohead's own masterpiece.
Frat hip-hop/hard rock by excellence. Some of these songs have aged terribly, but they keep their teen-like energy levels. Also, the samples and original instrumentation are just right.
Not a huge fan of this particular metal sub-genre. I appreciate the energy from the frenetic rhythm, but nothing else.
Soulful album, but apart from a great musicality in the instruments, it did not speak to me.
Revolver >>> Sgt. Pepper's One of the most influential albums of all time, and my second favorite Beatles record. In my opinion, the experimentation these songs have in terms of "genre", studio techniques, and lyrics are beyond the conventional narrative of Sgt. Pepper's as THE Beatles' best creative work. This record is full of iconic bangers (though frequently not as acclaimed as other Beatles' albums), massive deep cuts, and keeps an overall "full album" vibe.
Good album, I understand the appeal Elliott Smith has and do enjoy some of his best known songs, but I don't particularly click with his music.
Regular album, I think I'm more into the latter albums in Suede's career.
Great album! The highlights of this are outstanding, though there is a lot of filler still.
Regular album, it did not click with me.
The ultimate bossa-nova album, a classic to drink by.
Amazing album, an all-time classic! I wasn't aware that I would like this album that much.
Amazing album! Really loved the lo-fi sound, reminded me of my favorite Elvis Presley recordings. Now I understand more why does this album has such a great reputation.
Great album, I think often outshined by Kid A.
I enjoyed this album more than I had expected. I've always thought of Th Byrds as one of those "academic" artists that feel more influential than actually enjoyable. However, this album proved me wrong.
Thought that this album was one was "too nerdy" or "too safe" for today's standards, but it is actually a fun album to listen to. I would rate it with 3.5 stars.
Good album, but a bit uneven in quality. It has my favorite Black Sabbath song of all time ("Snowblind"), and some bangers such as "Changes" and "Supernaut", but it isn't as solid as the previous Sabbath albums.
Enjoyable album, liked the "psychedelic Americana" vibe.
Great album, didn't imagine I would enjoy it as much as I did. All hail the Dinosaur!
Part of the "Stevie Wonder's 70s Flawless Run". Soul music was never as exciting as in early 70s Stevie Wonder.
The "Dark Side of the Moon" for jazz. Iconic album, amazing music, but for my "jazz ignorance", not a perfect record altogether. Bonus points for including the Dream Team 1992 equivalent of jazz musicians across all instruments.
Great album. Solid three and a half stars, Hope Yoshimi wins at the end.
I like Leonard Cohen's voice but I'm not that much into these songs.
Classic singles but the rest of the album feels a bit disappointing.
Great modern pop/R&B album, but it has lots of filler tracks.
Hidden gem in the Depeche Mode discography. It shows you where did Violator came from.
Great vibe and songs, but not as memorable as a whole.
Enjoyable mellow album, but did not quite click with its totality.
Greatly influential album, some high points, but in overall a good album.
Three-and-a-half stars album, Aerosmith really recorded some iconic songs on this one.
Perfect indie-rock album. Did not realize earlier that it is a perfect indie album, full of energy. This is the best debut album from an indie band, and this is a hard statement because usually the first record is the (only) good one for indie band. Bravo!
Wonderful surprise. I've always thought of this as a "silly disco album" + "Freak Out", but it is actually a great album. Really loved the "orchestral landscapes" that enhance the rhythm vibe. Awesome!
Solid trash metal album, Megadeth at the top of their game.
Wonderful album, Metallica's greatest hits from the first half of their career really shine when accompanied by an orchestra. Their most epic songs ("The Call of Ktulu", "For Whom the Bell Tolls", "Battery", "One", "Master of Puppets") are instant highlights.
Meh album, though it gets better at the last half.
Solid four-and-a-half album. Kendrick really went hard with his debut. Amazing album, though some of the middle songs aren't as memorable as the first half ones.
I was aware of the Pogues' reputation, but I didn't click with this album at all.
Amazing album. Enjoyed it way more on my second listen (I had previously listened to it for the first time separately from this website. Soulful and raw.
Great surprise, fun album to listen.
Regular album, some highlights but only a few.
The one and only rock opera that matters. The way they recorded awesome songs while maintaining the same ongoing theme during the whole album is marvelous.
Enjoyable album, great vibe, though only a couple memorable songs.
Meh album, the only song I enjoyed was the closer one.
I was aware of the reputation of the Surfer, but haven't really listened to them. This album surprised me with some highlights, but I still don't like them that much.
Bland album.
Though I recognize Mark Knopfler's majestic guitar skills, I've never understood the whole Dire Straits thing.
Killer record, this is where it all started. They did rocked the hell out of those blues standards (minding the cultural appropriation controversies). One of the best debut albums of all time.
Good electronic album, great beats, no particular highlights.
Enjoyable album, though personally I'm more of a fan of African music with instruments.
The most "classic Hispanic pop" sounding album I've ever heard in English. Its whole production and instruments sound like early Julio Iglesias records. Tim Buckley has a great voice!
Meh record, not my kind of soul.
Good songs, but not a great album. This would have greatly improved if it originally included some of their singles from those years.
I've always wanted to deep into Jamiroquai's discography, but having listened to this album and their grestest hits compilation made me realize I'm not that much into their music. Great singles though...
Great album but quite uneven. I didn't really click with the first half, but the second one is such a delight.
Great album, wasn't aware of the high craftmanship of pop music on this record. Pleasant surprise.
IMO the most underrated Beatles album. Of course, since its their second album it lacks the sophistication and experimentation of their post-Rubber Soul discography, but it does have a sheer pop gleefulness that I haven't found in any other records by other artists. This is a perfect 60s pop album with a ton of catchy earworms, joyful vocals, and some amazing instrumental breaks where each Beatles shines a bit. One of my favorite Beatles records ever.
One of my all-time favorite albums of all time. IMO the most powerful album ever recorded, this collection of certified classics and fan-favorite deep cuts will never get old. Really love the diversity of songs in this album. Plus, Kashmir and In My Time of Dying is enough for a three-and-a-half rating alone.
Nice indie record, love the fuzzy guitars.
Bland album, just a couple of iconic singles and there's that.
Enjoyable album, good songs.
Meh album.
It has three of the most iconic rock songs ever recorded in history and in The Who's discography, but the rest of the album lacks that same energy. I'm a bit disappointed.
Classic example of an alternative album from the 90s. Iconic singles, lots of experimentation, a couple of great songs, and some fillers.
Hidden gem. Wonderful album. If you enjoyed listening to this album I really recommend you the video essay done by Trash Theory on XTC (available on YouTube, I didn't get paid for this mention, I just think this video elevates the experience of this particular record).
Regular album, really enjoyed "Cybele's Reverie".
Boring album. I can feel some of the "Rumours" sound slowly coming together, but still didn't click with this one. Also, the length of the record lowers my score.
Iconic hip hop album, but it does have some filler songs.
Enjoyable album, it aged very well.
Did not click at all with this one.
Innovative sounding album, but not as memorable as others.
I'm a huge sucker for Jack White when he goes crazy with his electric guitar and tons of different tones and pedals. I love this album just for "Sixteen Saltines" alone. However, this is a very lopsided album for me. A big percentage of the songs on this one bore me. Sorry Jack :(
Possibly, the best soul album of the 21st century (and we still have 76 years to go).
This is a groovy rock album. The guitar riffs are amazing. Certainly, an underrated one in the classic rock canon.
What a nice surprise! Really enjoyed the vibe of this album.
I enjoyed this one more than expected. Good three stars album.
Good album, "Little Red Corvette" is a certified banger, but it still feels like a rite of passage considering what Prince's career ultimately reached.
Great songs, but the weird "remix/spoken word" songs from the first half really affect the overall experience.
Unpopular opinion: I think that late Springsteen record are somehow overrated. Please don't get me wrong, his post 80s career has some great gems, but I think that it is somehow impossible to properly rate his latter records without the sociopolitical context of each album. This is why I feel wrong writing out loud that this was a boring record for myself.
This one disappointed me. I've always read about Mark Lanegan as this underrated alternative icon, so I was eager to listen to more Screaming Trees music. Unfortunately, I found this album very boring.
Nice album, full of British folklore. The Kinks are brutally underrated man...
Great album with lovely punk ditties.
One of my favorite albums of all time. Rock and roll was never as fun as a party with the Spiders from Mars. One of those albums in which you find something new with every single listen (and believe me, I've listened to this one hundreds of times). I would rate it as a 4.99 album because I'm not a huge fan of "It Ain't Easy", but I prefer to leave it as a perfect album.
I'm a sucker for "The Killing Moon" and moody, atmospheric music, but this album didn't really live up to my expectations.
Good album full of killer guitars.
Forgettable album, only highlight for me was the "In the Pines" cover.
Enjoyable album, awful cover. I really like the "flow" in Rod Stewart's voice, it kind of navigates calmly through unremarkable songs, but it help you enjoy the experience.
One of my favorite Dylan albums. Really love the iconic songs in here (shout-out to Subterranean Homesick Blues), but the rest of the songs do not live up to the level.
What's more, is left to say about this one? The ultimate monument to musical genius and egotistical ambitions for music groups across all decades and genres. It has both some of my all-time favorite songs of all time (not just from the Beatles) and some of the most infamous and avoidable songs ever recorded. Even though, it's always great listening to this album. I rate it with four stars because, in my opinion, the second half isn't as strong as the first one, and the whole listening experience can be dragged a little bit longer than expected in the last quarter of the album.
Lovely debut from Kanye West, feels like a very cohesive record, some of my all-time favorite Kanye songs come from this one, so it's a soft spot for me. Even though, I do not think it is a perfect album.
Amazing album, full of iconic songs and great hidden gems. I think this is a four star album that can become a five star one with future listens.
A perfect album in every sense. I love this album both from an objective (Brian Wilson's lyricism, the lush harmonies, the backstage participation of instrument aces in the recording) and subjective (this album provides me a child-like wonder and sensitivity) perspective. Also, it is the home to, in my opinion, the greatest and most beautiful pop song ever recorded: God Only Knows.
One of the best punk albums, full of energy and some glimpses of the social commentary that The Clash would be known for latter in their career. However, I chose not to rate it with five stars because, though it may come as a political statement, the production does not sound as good as other Clash and punk albums.
Such a majestic and powerful album. It has some of my all-time favorite Smashing Pumpkins and 90s alternative rock songs. However, some of the lesser known songs can drag the album experience longer than expected. I still recommend it though.
I really like Sonic Youth, but apart from a few highlights, this album was boring to me.
Really surprised by the match of 90s vibe and production with a country legend.
Why do cocaine when I can listen to the Dead Kennedys instead?
Enjoyable album, but lots of filler songs for me.
Enjoyable classic rock album, it surpassed my expectations, though no memorable songs apart from the massively-known singles.
Trippy psychedelic album, but sometimes I think the songs drag for too long.
Underrated Britpop-era album. Though it doesn't have many individual highlights (special mention to "Animal Nitrate", IMO one of the best songs from the 90s), the overall "vibe" of the album is great and hasn't aged badly.
I need to disclose that after watching Stop Making Sense at the cinema, right now I'm experiencing a "Talking Heads Renaissance". I remember listening to this album a couple of years ago, the only songs that struck out to me at that moment were "I Zimbra" and "Life During Wartime". During this last listen, I found all of the songs to be amazing, energetic, and just perfect. Quite a pleasant surprise.
A pleasant surprise, diverse sounds.
Bangers and some filler, but the bangers are the size of "Imagine". However, this not my favorite Lennon album from his solo career.
The swan song of the whole Britpop era. Solid album, though it doesn't have many remarkable songs to highlight afterwards.
Enjoyable record, I'm a huge fan of the late 80s sound and production of hip hop albums.
I found this album rather boring.
Iconic, though it lacks a bit of energy in the second half. My favorite Kraftwerk album.
I've heard diametrically opinions on this one. For some, In Rainbows is the best thing since slice bread, while for others it is a lesser album for a majestic band. I find it somewhere in the middle, I really enjoyed some parts, but for me it is nowhere near a masterpiece as Kid A or OK Computer. I would really like to rate it with three and a half stars though.
Pleasant surprise, the whole "brit-rock" movement is sooo underrated.
A Britpop gem. IMO, the most solid Blur album.
Good album, but did not find any song to highlight.
Please inject more Afro-beat directly into my veins.
An early pinnacle for 70's radio-friendly pop. The sheer pop craftmanship by Carole King is timeless. Only a few albums have as mellow and ear-wormy songs as this one. Songwriting masterpiece.
One of the greatest live albums ever recorded, the sheer energy is contagious. However, it has some filler songs, so not a perfect album but a solid four-and-a-half one.
Enjoyable surprise, though no individual songs stood out to me.
Amazing album, I was only aware of the reputation Tori Amos has built since the 90s, and this record helped me understand it.
Solid electronic album, it may have aged poorly somehow, but I find the music by Fatboy Slim really "fun" (and this is an adjective that is not often used to describe music).
I was eager to listening to this album because David Bowie's rendition of "Wild Is The Wind" is one of my all-time favorite songs. It is a great album, and Nina's voice sounds flawless, but unfortunately many songs don´t quite live up to the expectations.
Enjoyable, but not remarkable.
Surprised to find out that this is a nearly perfect album. Full of energy and memorable songs. Solid four-and-a-half album.
It's Friday night, you are taking some cocktails with friends in one of those lounge bars with glass structures and this records starts playing. You made it, life's good. Even without considering my yuppie fever dream induced by those late 90s movies set-ups, this is indeed a wonderful chill album.
Good album, but slightly overrated. "Marquee Moon" is indeed an amazing song, but the rest of the album doesn't quite live up to the expectations when you read about this one on musical publications.
Five star pop album. Nearly every single one of the songs contained in this album are timeless hits, and the rest are well-crafted songs.
Essential album in rock history. You can feel the Brian Eno's contribution all over the place (I may have a soft spot for this one because I absolutely love Bowie's Berlin period). U2 were top of the game and weren't afraid of reinventing themselves. Also, considering some of my prior reviews, I must admit than the historical reputation of this album is actually matched by its delivery.
Dad-soft-rock core. Nice melodies but a very boring album to listen completely.
Enjoyable album, you can feel the emotion on each and every song, pleasant surprise.
Iconic in its own terms, but it does have lots of filler songs.
Timeless punk record, though not a perfect record IMO. You can't distinguish between some of the lesser known songs, and some of them are far from great.
Wonderful surprise, the adjective that comes to mind is "refined", specially for "Out of the Blue".
In the end, we all become our own "crazy uncle deeply into Steely Dan". Studio perfection.
Enjoyable but not remarkable.
Solid trash metal album, lots of classic sounds plus a glimpse of the future changes Metallica would go through in the 90s. Not a perfect album, though.
The Pixies record a mellow Western soundtrack. It is great, but still has some filler songs. I absolutely love "Velouria", by the way.
Enjoyable album, a pleasant surprise. Bonus points for helping me reduce my stress levels yesterday.
Atmospheric album, I think I prefer this album than the movie that it came from, which is always a good signal on my book.
It has a few good songs, but it drags for too long IMO.
I think this is a rather disappointing album. Don´t get me wrong, it is a good album, but I think it doesn´t quite live up to its reputation as the definitive Police album (and as a definitive 80s album). It has a great latter half, though.
Dance music (and Björk's) was never as fun and unique as in this record.
What a pleasant surprise! Really enjoyed the production and overall vibe of this one. I think this has been the most surprising discovery so far on my 250 and something album journey.
Pleasant surprise, wasn't aware of this album full of good indie ditties.
Timeless classic.
Iconic songs, but a regular album nonetheless.
Majestic first song, but the rest of the album feels more dull.
Dull album. Unremarkable earworms.
The only highlight from this one is "Food for Thought", the rest of the album left me drowsy and bored in the worst possible way.
Amazing, an almost perfect dreamscape.
The title track is iconic on its own rights, but the rest of the album is dull and boring.
I had a fun time listening to this over-the-top record.
Enjoyable album, but not particularly remarkable IMO.
Pleasant surprise. I'd give it a 4 star rating but it drags for too long.
Iconic and post-punk in the most artistic sense of the word. Iggy did find some gold in the 70s.