Has a good solid rock vibe. it would be a good album to listen to during a workout
I thought I knew a good bit of Queen, but looking over the tracklist, I don't think I know any of these songs? I guess my classic rock education needs more work. But thats what this project is for, right?
First Impressions: Very dramatic opening, with the heartbeat and the building instrumentals setting the stage for the vocals to burst in. I love me a good "doo-doo-do-do-doo" so this first track has me pretty well hooked and ready to listen to more.
I think I've heard a couple of these before, but not the whole album--lets see how it goes. (Yup, I know neighbourhood#2 and wake up)
First impression: feels like sticking an arm out the car window on a bright, cold day.
Other thoughts:
I'm sure the lyrics are probably meaningful, but I can't understand most of what the lead singers words in the first couple songs.
The album has a quiet, methodical vibe. A slow deliberate pace to most of the songs, with understated instrumentals and plaintive vocals. Feels wistful.
Overall it wasn't bad, but not the right vibe for me today
My only preconception about this one is the vague notion that Elliot Smith music is sad--probably because of that one Rick and Morty episode.
First Impressions: If yesterdays album felt like fall, this one feels like the dead of winter. The first couple songs are slow and sad to the point of bleakness. Its not until a few tracks in that theres a more up-tempo song, and even that one is not exactly cheerful. "So sick and tired of all these pictures of me....Everybodys dying just to get this disease". And that was just a short breather--its right back to the sad n slow after that.
Oh yeah, this is a sad breakup album for sure. Its all heartbreak and loneliness. Could probably use this to induce a cry if needed.
Some of these songs I think would be nice to try and learn on the guitar, but I'll have to try and pick one that isn't too sad, cos damn, I don't want my friends to worry about me. Maybe "Say Yes" ?
Objective score is 4/5 but personal enjoyment score is 2/5. I'm too tight wound for the slower pace to really resonate right now, and I don't want to feel sad like this. But it's probably worth returning to in a different mindset. I will give 3/5 to try and reflect that feeling, rather than as a sign of being just "okay"
I'm really hoping for something more cheerful today! I don't think im familiar with the Smiths so we'll see how it goes.
First impression: it's different at least! An energetic opening, although there is tension in the tone. The piano/synth definitely feels very 80s. And I like the way the vocalist really growls out some of the lines.
This album is pretty chill and laidback so far, with just a little bit of egdge. Didn't feel strongly about the first couple tracks but Unhappy Birthday was an absolute hoot. Funny as shit. "Drink and be ill tonight 🍻". After that I noticed a few more instances of funny cynical lyrics. "Has the Perriere gone straight to your head? Or is life sick and cruel instead?" I didn't know Perrier was that old haha
Sadly I was pretty distracted while listening and it didn't leave as strong as impression as a result. But I think I liked it?
First impressions: I bet this blew people's minds when it first came out. Long, slow opening builds the tension with the insistent bassline under these lonely guitar notes and vocals.
Oh snap, tempo change. I like how hard the kick drum and the distorted guitar come in. Yeah, okay, this is pretty cool.
Next song comes in with a harmonica and that's just rad. These songs are starting to remind me a lot of Coheed&Cambria with the super dramatic musical storytelling. I asked P and he says probably. That Black Sabbath pretty much invented this kind of sound/style. Cool!
Never heard of this one, so no preconceived notions one way or another.
It's very grungy. I liked the vibe in a couple songs, I think. I'm not really a fan of the tracks that use talking instead of singing. DNF
This one starts strong and keeps going with solid "British teenage rebel punk" energy. I like the vibe.
