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Randy NewmanIt’s not that I don’t like the music, it’s that he’s way too comfortable dropping slurs like that.
It’s not that I don’t like the music, it’s that he’s way too comfortable dropping slurs like that.
It is only fitting that this be the first album in this listening journey. While not my personal favorite Zeppelin album, it is still a prime example of technical and stylistic mastery. This, to me, is the most Zeppelin-sounding Zeppelin album. I do think that disk one is a bit stronger than disk two. Highs for me include In My Time of Dying, In the Light, Ten Years Gone, and, of course, Kashmir.
I was not able to find this album on Spotify, but I pulled together the track list and listened to what I could. I just hope I didn’t miss anything! I have a soft spot for music of the 50s, and Fats Domino truly exemplifies its sound. Overall, this album was a very enjoyable, easy listen. It’s simple, soulful, and effective.
I’m a bit picky with my folk music. Fleet Foxes is good, but I wouldn’t say it’s great. A bit monotonous at times, and the vocals sound a bit of the times.
Has been one of my all-time favorite albums for years! This is Rush at their absolute best. Every single note on every single song is perfect. Highs for me include the title track, A Passage to Bangkok, The Twilight Zone, Lessons, Tears, and Something for Nothing. Oops—that’s the entire album! It is amazing how expressive Rush can be, especially on this album. The imagery in the title suite is so vivid and masterfully captures so many emotions—wonder, fury, sorrow, wonder again. This is continued in the remainder of the album. I love the chorus in The Twilight Zone, especially the second one when you get that whispering in your left ear. It gives me chills. I love when the guitar follows Geddy’s voice when he cries out “You didn’t listen again!” in Lessons. I love the wistful sensitivity of Tears. I could go on and on!
I have not listened to much Elvis Costello prior to this and was pleasantly surprised by this album! It has good rhythmic energy throughout. Certainly easy listening. Songs that I liked included “No Dancing,” “Alison,” and “Sneaky Feeling.” I can hear how this artist/album could have influenced future bands, like Weezer.
I don’t typically listen to jazz, but I enjoyed this. I find his playing to be very expressive and thoughtful.
The Cure is one of those bands that I’ve liked everything I’ve heard from them, but never really got around to properly checking out. This album, simply put, is cool. It makes me want to put on a long, black coat and sunglasses and mysteriously walk around the city. I particularly like the opening track “One Hundred Years,” “Strange Days,” and my favorite, “Cold.” The Cure has such a distinct sound that they really have mastered in this album. That being said, it can get just a bit one-toned at points, particularly around the middle.
Definitely a fun listen, but not quite my cup of tea.
Another 50s rock and roll record. Nothing bad to say, it’s good easy-listening music.
It’s not that I don’t like the music, it’s that he’s way too comfortable dropping slurs like that.
Not a huge Elvis fan. This album is not bad, just not something I’ll be going back to often.
I had never heard of this band before. I liked this album and I will be returning to it.
I liked it, but it can be a bit one-toned at times.
Not for me, too ambient. Plus, I’m not a big fan of electropop in general
A great, nostalgic album for me.
Liked it but didn’t love it
Not my thing.
Solid easy listening. He and Emmylou Harris sound good together
Wonderful album, Simon and Garfunkel can do no wrong.
A great album, nothing bad to say!
I liked some of it but did not like the rest
A very solid album. I like!
I had never heard this one before. I enjoyed every second of it!
It certainly is Aerosmith
Objectively the most perfect album of all time.
Not bad by any means, just not for me!
I like it but don’t love it. It feels longer than it is.
A classic old school record. Not much to say about it
Something different! I like it
Never been crazy about the Stones, but I really liked this. A pleasant surprise!
I had never heard this before, but I enjoyed. I’d say 3.5 stars
Good music, love his crowd work
This sort of indie rock typically doesn’t resonate with me. I liked this album more than I initially thought I would, but I still think it lacks edge and other elements that might help distinguish it from other albums of the same genre/time period.
I had never heard this before, but it is a lovely folk album and I enjoyed my listen.
A classic.
This album is sooo good
Really good
Solid album. It has a great groove to it, but it doesn’t have much to make it really stand out.
A great pop album.
I liked the samples they used, but not much else stood out to me. I thought the album was kind of flat and probably won’t listen again.
I had heard good things about this album before, but upon listening, I was pretty disappointed. They have some interesting things going on, but overall I found the album to be a bit annoying.
An incredible album with some of Dylan’s best tracks.
A few decent songs, but overall I didn’t love it.
Just OK. Has some interesting ideas, but really dragged.
THE shoegaze album.
Such a fantastic album, no notes
First time hearing this, and I like it quite a bit! Very funky
Mind numbingly repetitive. I actually kind of liked Breathe, but nothing else
A metal classic
Kickass and important, with amazing energy and one of the best album covers of all time
Always liked the sweet, sentimental sound of older country. This album is great, I like Jones’s voice
I really wanted to love this, but unfortunately, I found it to be a bit underwhelming. Solid alt rock, but nothing really blew me away.
Probably my favorite Prince album I’ve listened to. I recognize & appreciate the talent and creativity here, but most of it doesn’t really resonate with me. Just not my style.
Nearly 2 hours of Muzak with occasional repetitive and annoying sound effects/vocals
Great, ethereal album
A wonderful holiday album, incredibly nostalgic and spirited. Darlene Love is fantastic on this.
Very emotional with some good lyrical imagery. Unfortunately it doesn’t feel like there is enough variation between songs, which, combined with the tone and his voice, makes this really drag.
A great live album that I will certainly be returning to. I love the interactions between Cash and the crowd, especially when they convinced him to play San Quentin for a second time.
Wanted to love this but didn’t. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but it feels like it’s missing something.
Not something I normally listen to, but I liked this. Good beat and flow, very smooth
Solid music, but for me, nothing special.
A great showcase of bluesy psych goodness, The Doors can do no wrong.
Not really a fan of hip hop in general, but I appreciate that they played around with rock and jazz
A good jazz album, I particularly liked Track C
I love the tone of this album, and I think it does a good job balancing heaviness and softness.
A classic 80s album with some iconic songs. Unfortunately, I don’t think it has enough going on to make it really great
A classic Stones album and maybe my favorite of theirs. They sound like they’re having a lot of fun with this.
I typically do not like electronica, but I thought this was pretty good, mostly because of its rock influences.
A solid album. I liked every song but didn’t particularly love any
Nirvana is not my favorite grunge band, and this is not my favorite Nirvana album. 3.5 stars
A mish-mosh of several genres & sounds, yet I didn’t feel it was that engaging. Songs are repetitive and the album is a bit too long.
I’ve enjoyed plenty of Bowie in my lifetime, but this is actually the first album of his I’ve listened to start to finish. This is great!
Another classic
A perfect album.
A well rounded classic.
My first Tom Waits album; not what I was expecting. Grimy and eclectic
Beautiful, powerful, and cinematic. My mother loves this album; listening reminds me of her
Such a great album, used to be one of my favorites. Always surprised me that this is their debut album, they are just extremely talented. Awesome riffs and vocals.
Not sure why this is considered an album you need to hear before you die; nothing special about this one. Sonically uninteresting and probably the most sparse wiki page I’ve seen so far
Pleasant, but ultimately I just don’t love alt/modern country
Nirvana is still not my favorite grunge band, but this is definitely my favorite Nirvana album
A great folk rock album with an experimental twist
Some really beautiful moments in this, especially from the strings, but overall not really for me
These English lads are better than I remembered. Fun, upbeat, and dare I say cheeky
I appreciate a lot of things about this album, but it’s a bit too rhythmic and repetitive for my taste. Just not for me!
Lofi beats to relax/study too; fine as background music, but in my opinion, not very interesting or stimulating.
One of the better Presley albums I’ve listened to so far. I like the country influence in this one
More lofi beats to relax/study too. Once again, fine as background music, but ultimately not for me.
My personal favorite Radiohead album. Dynamic, expressive, and well-balanced in many ways
I had previously only heard Time of the Seasons. This was great.
Lovely, gentle, and rootsy, I can see how this influenced decades of music
More lofi/trip hop, but there were a couple of songs that I actually liked in this one, specifically Black Steel and Pumpkin
A solid punk album, good energy throughout
Fun 80s album, but nothing mind blowing.
An excellent classic. Dramatic and lush
Jazzy and I like her voice, but a bit too long in my opinion. It felt a bit monotonous by the end
Not one of my favorites from Radiohead, but still a great album
Incredible, soulful voice. Not a single bad song on this
Kind of goes hard, rock ‘n roll with a garagey edge.
Another classic. Awesome tone and sick riffs
I had never listened to Dinosaur Jr. before this, but I really like!
A funky soundtrack to a film I have never seen. Despite that, it was able to transport me to a different world
Awesome vocals with great harmonies. All in all, epic and packs a punch.
Enjoyed this album. Gloomy and bleak.
A great album—clever and poetic
A very fun, genre-bending album. Thrashy folk
Lovely album, very sensitive. I personally like longer songs
This album is awesome. Killer bass and vocals throughout
Another classic. No bad songs
Great 60s psych album. Wish Grace Slick did lead vocals on more songs, killer voice
An incredible album, hard to believe that this was their debut. Such a distinct sound, often dark and mysterious
My first time listening to this one, I really liked it. Acid rock with jazzy undertones. Quite jammy
I liked this better than “Ladies and Gentleman…” Solid album, but found it a bit underwhelming overall
Not a big fan of indie rock, especially from around this year. Found this to be pretty forgettable.
Some good moments in this album, and an incredibly striking cover
A very sweet voice and some interesting instrumentation at times. I like it overall, but no songs in particular stuck out to me
Not bad, but not super interesting.
A solid album with a nice flow that is maintained throughout its entirety.
Interesting album—I liked it better than I thought I would. Moody, atmospheric, sometimes a bit ominous. It kept me on my toes
Awesome album, heavy and interesting
Awesome album, but also a little corny
Really not for me. Too poppy and feels dated now
Solid album, great lyricism
Good album. I prefer the queen is dead
First time actually listening to this in its entirety, really solid and a classic for a reason
I like it–crazy and eclectic
A good album without a doubt, but I didn't have any particularly strong feelings about any of the songs.
*sigh* she has such a way with words
Really great album all around, not a single bad song. Debbie Harry’s voice is also so good
Elvis doesn’t particularly excite me, but this is one of his better albums that I’ve heard. Great vocals here
His voice is wonderful. At times, this makes me a bit nostalgic for a time I have never known
Such a beautiful and powerful album
It’s okay, but a bit lame and uninspired
This is a very fun album. Great energy and instrumentation
As always, Adele’s vocal performance is incredible here. Overall, the album is pretty good, but I think she plays it a little safe. On top of that, some songs were a bit too poppy for my taste. I actually prefer some of the lesser known songs, like River Lea, over many of the radio hits.
A really great, jazzy rock album. Really enjoyed the second half
In my humble opinion, very mid
Hard to get through, repetitive and annoying
I had never listened to the entire album prior to this, but I enjoyed it. Jazzier and jammier than I thought it would be.
Such a great album, effortlessly cool
I love this album, flutes and all.
A lovely little instrumental album. Great easy-listening
New to me, and I really liked it. Proggy space rock that kept on chugging along
I just love CCR. Such a great album
Not my favorite from Tim Buckley
Had some nice moments, but I mostly found this annoying.
Pretty good. Wanted to love this, but I found it a bit too one-note and repetitive.
Pretty good but could get a bit snoozy at times
A lovely album about love
Solid album, soulful and funky
I’m not a big Prince fan in general, but usually I can find a song or two in the album that I like. Not the case here. I didn’t like this one.
It’s okay. I liked the noisy, distorted parts better than the poppier parts. Was also a bit long, making a lot of it blend together
Quintessential uk punk, awesome energy
It’s a nice album, but didn’t love.
Lovely, peaceful, and romantic. Perfect for the quiet moments
Middle of the road album. Not bad by any means, but also not amazing or impressive.
A great, classic punk album
One of the best pop albums of all time. Fun and infectious energy
It’s not bad, but I am underwhelmed
This was okay. Some of the instrumentation could be quite lovely at times, but the vocals didn’t do much for me.
A great shoegaze classic
Soulful and smooth as butter
Yet another excellent album by Queen
Neil Young is and will always be one of my favorite artists, so no surprise that I love this album. Top notch songwriting here
Beautiful and poetic, what a wonderful lyricist
Interesting voice and a really great album cover, but I found the music itself to be pretty meh.
An excellent and influential classic
An ambitious album that does a great job balancing lots of different sounds. The variety doesn’t make the 2 hr run time feel that long. Lots of bangers on this one
A really lovely jazz album. Cool how it plays around with time signatures.
I just didn’t find this very compelling. Her voice is great, but I thought it was kind of flat and boring and all the songs were a bit too theatrical for my taste
Absolutely legendary.