sonic assault, this shit goes hard
soooo many samples
Nostalgic album for me, one of the first artists I listened to once I was out of my teenage nü metal phase and more into my indie pop/shoegaze/psychedelic rock phase (think black moth super rainbow). These guys definitely wanted to be Bowie or Dylan but without the cultural relevancy or poignancy. Besides the big three there are songs on this album that don’t get a lot of recognition but overall I probably wouldn’t listen to this album back to back again. Pretty forgettable
This album is like a solid 3.5 for me, and I really enjoy the war on drugs. It just sounds way too same-y for a full through listen
Very interesting album, back half is very conceptual and hauntingly beautiful
I dont think I’m coming off as biased because I’ve never heard of this artist before, but I feel like albums like this are why boomers say ‘they don’t make music like this anymore’. Hopefully and beautiful lyrics that inspire and uplift, beautiful musicality, it’s hard to think of albums in the modern era that compare to music from this era. Man, the 70s were an awesome time for music
I really wanted to like this album a lot more than I did. I’m a fan of electronic music and to a certain degree trip hop and ‘Remind Me’ takes me back to a nostalgic place with an old ex girlfriend of mine. I just don’t understand how this is ‘one of the most important albums of all time’. When I think of important electronic albums that pushed the envelope, I don’t feel like this album said or did anything besides made a few memorable Geico commercials. This album sounds like Runecape music
Solid 2.5 from me. There are some songs that I’ll keep on the rotation but the other stuff is just such meh music
I understand that these guys were one of the original pioneers of the punk music, and maybe it's because punk isn't a genre that interests me, but I didn't really find this album interesting at all. The music is bland and repetitive and the lyrics appeal to a certain... age demographic that I'm no longer in. Just feels cheesy I guess. Maybe if I was a teen in the 70s this album would do more for me.
Really solid 60s psychedelic hippy esque album. I was surprised by how much I liked this album considering 60s and psychedelic are two genres I don’t really listen to at all. I don’t think there was a single bad song on this album, and the opening and closing songs are both perfect. Surprised that this band wasn’t more popular because a lot of music from the 80s/90s sampled albums from the zombies and became waaaay more popular (summertime comes to mind). Really good listen, glad I came across this album
To be honest, I didn’t get through this entire album in a day (total play time of 2hr15minutes…) but I plan to. This is a really good OutKast album (though not their best) and it highlights each artists individual talents separately. I was surprised by some of the guest spots in this album (I.e killer Mike) but I guess them being from Atlanta they’d feature other Atlanta rappers. Overall I liked what I heard so far and need to find some time to dive into the rest of the album
Very solid album front to back. Highway star all the way to Space Truckin' was nonstop 70s dad rock. I find that the lyricism is like that cheesy late 60's early 70s "IM GONNA TAKE MY TRUCK TO SPACE FUCK YEAH" kind of writing which I don't really find that interesting because I'm not of that era. The musicality is on point though. Solid 4
Totally decent album, I can see its influence on modern music. Country isn't really my thing although I'm trying to get more into it. I found this album to be very... Johnny Cash-lite. Similar sound but not as good. The lyricism is pleasant. I’m glad I listened to this record but I don’t think this is going on the rotation
I gave this album a 4 only because 3.5 isn't an option and I'd rather round up than down if the album warrants it. I want to start this review by saying that Ray Charles is amazing and I understand that this album is changing country songs into 50's swing - but in the modern era it just feels like changing one dated sound into another dated sound, neither of which do it for me. The musicality in this album is beautiful, however, and Ray Charles is an absolute master performer at the piano and through his vocals. I just wish I liked this sound more. It took me a long time to get through this album because it was just so slow
A few good songs on this album but overall nothing really stands out and is completely outclassed by later albums in the same genre. The band didn't even stay together much longer after this album was dropped, so I'm not sure they even enjoyed it. Wanted to fall asleep. Sounded like vampire disco music
I like The White Stripes and I think they were a huge part of the 2000's indie sleaze/rock scene, but this album was just meh for me. A couple of bangers but the filler just doesn't do anything for me. Jack White sounds like he's talking about high school problems with the amplified power that the band had after White Blood Cells/Elephant dropped. Idk, this album is ok. I wouldn't put it on except for Blue Orchid
Oh Coldplay...
I feel like pop artists follow one of three trajectories - they start slow and get better and better, they have one album/song that is huge and then they fizzle out in obscurity, or they start off massive and just coast off their name and old works for the rest of their career until they become a joke. Coldplay definitely falls into the third category. Their latter albums are complete and absolute nothing music. Completely toothless messages and uninspiring lyrics. Take "Something Just Like This" - 2.3 BILLION hits on Spotify but it sounds like something relegated to something you'd hear at a finance bro wedding.
HOWEVER, Coldplay started off super strong. There's a reason why they became such a huge name and why Chris Martin's voice is so recognizable. Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head were MASSIVE albums and churned out some absolute hits that you can just hear Chris Martin pouring his heart and soul into when he sings. These albums are unquestionably good, albeit the music itself is pretty uninspiring. It's just a shame that Coldplay became what they are now - bland nothing pop music.
This album is a solid 4
Energetic but sounds a lot like Bowie. Seems like there’s a general ‘70s pop sound’ that a lot of the non rock albums emulated back then. Still a fun album though. Lust for Life is a classic
First album I genuinely couldn't finish. I understand the 60s was kind of a burgeoning time for rock music moving into the mainstream, but this album was practically unlistenable. There's nothing redeeming here. How does a band that sound like a high school jam band get a spot on the "Greatest albums of all time" list??
Weird and slow. A real snooze. Very 60s but not it a good way
I LOVED this album. A solid 4.5/5 for me but I’m gonna bump it upwards because it was such a surprise. This is what I wanted Royksopp’s album to be. A down tempo, chill album that forays into other genres. As a huge fan of Daft Punk, Justice, DJ Mehdi and other 90s French Electro artists, I can see a lot of influence from this album in their later works. Hell, Discovery by Daft Punk seems like it took a lot of its down tempo inspiration from this album. Really solid. This is going on the rotation for sure
U2 seems like the Nickleback of the 80s/90s
I LOVED this album! It’s weird but the message illustrates through the album is still relevant today. Very forward-thinking message. A total deviation from what I expected a Beach Boys album called ‘Surf’s Up’ would be
I love jazz and John Coltrane is an absolutely legend. There’s no way that this album deserves anything less than a five. The amount of influence Coltrane had on artists today speaks to the longevity and creativity of his earlier albums. Such a shame that he was taken too early
I LOVED! This album! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this group. I don’t think this will go on the rotation at parties or anything, but maybe gym/running music.
As soon as I finished this album I played it again and listened to it all the way through a second time. There’s so much raw energy in this music that holds up to this day, I can’t imagine how mind blowing it must have been to listen to it when it first came out. This album defines the late 90s grungy techno/industrial scene (the prodigy, NIN, the chemical brothers) that make you feel like you’re in a matrix movie when you’re listening to it. This sound holds a lot of space in my head for some reason. It just works for me
Ahh yes, every funky track needs random dog barking and laser noises...
Honestly, I don't know what to make of this album. I found myself enjoying the funky music often, but the entire album was just so... weird... that I can't see myself listening to this ever again. This is my second Krautrock album that this site has recommended me and I think I've learned that the genre is too... avant garde? For me? I mean, I like strange music if it makes sense, this just sounded like someone snuck into the mixing room after the track was finalized and started messing around with the sound effects board on the piano. "YES! MORE LASER NOISES! MORE THUNDER NOISES! DID I ADD A CATS MEOW IN HERE? NO? WELL HERE YOU GO"
Idk, I enjoyed it somewhat. 2.5/5 but I'll bump it up to a 3 since it was catchy.
