Never heard of Moby before.
The lyrics didn’t catch my attention but not bad. Of the songs with lyrics, many seem to repeat over and over, but with no real meaning. The ones without lyrics seem to slow the music down to an almost boring level. The tracks seem to get worse as the album goes on, with the first 3 tracks being the best/most interesting. The album should have ended about 12 tracks before it did.
This doesn’t make me want to go find more albums by Moby, but I could put this on and not have a bad time. However, by the end, I might have forgotten I was even listening to anything.
I’ve known a lot of Led Zeppelin fans throughout my life, and even been related to some of them. I personally couldn’t name a single song by them or pick one from a list. I’ve heard them listed as Hard Rock or even Metal but after listening to this album, I’m not sure I see the appeal? I’m willing to give some of their other albums a fair shot but I don’t see how this one has gotten so many 5 ratings.
Way more blues riffs than I thought, not nearly as “hard” as I’ve been “Led” to believe. It’s certainly listenable, but not one I’d be choosing for myself.
Ah, comfort and nostalgia. My favorite band growing up and still a favorite genre. Unfortunately I hadn’t had much experience with this album in my younger days as I started my Offspring fandom with Americana.
Classic Offspring sound. Fast and hard, fun lyrics that can be goofy and playful while still having a message. For me, I find their music energizing, even now. The intros, outros, and random intermissions were always a joy to hear, even if it did sometimes cut jarringly through the music.
The extra long last track with the hidden song is a staple, but one that I’ve not missed.
My main experience with Frank Sinatra before listening to this album is through Family Guy. The lounge-style has never really appealed much to me, except maybe some covers by Richard Cheese.
I saw a reviewer say that they couldn’t tell where one song ended and another began. About halfway through the album and I agree. Certainly not bad, but they’re all very samey.
My main knowledge of Bowie begins and ends with the movie Labyrinth. A year or two ago I had tried to listen to the Ziggy Stardust stuff, but couldn’t really get into it.
This album has some catchy songs with some questionably odd lyrics (looking at you, Life on Mars?). To my modern preferences, this has a dated sound to it and I have a hard time making the connection between this and the pop-icon I’ve been told Bowie used to be.
Best tracks on the album are the first three and the last three.
Hey, I’m familiar with this one! This one brings back some memories. It was released after I started high school and at the time, I wasn’t heavy into music. I had a few bands I enjoyed but I didn’t have a familiarity with Green Day. However, most of my friends did and were anxiously awaiting this album’s release. Due to that, I’ve heard this one quite a few times when I was younger and it brought my attention to GD.
The album starts strong and keeps the momentum going. I don’t typically enjoy songs longer than 4 minutes, but they work in here and don’t slow the album down any. I’m not sure I’d pick them to listen to in a solitary context.
This album is comfort music to me. If I’m sad, it can make me happy, if I’m bored, it can energize me, and if I just want to relax, I can just sit and enjoy it.
Oh man, here it goes. The first album of a genre that I typically can’t stand. I had some coworkers at a previous job who got a kick out of the fact that I couldn’t name a single song by 2Pac or recognize him when his songs came on. Even without the various incidents that happened around this man, I just couldn’t relate or being myself to care. Still, I’ll try to go into this with an open mind.
I don’t relate to these lyrics at all. Not in the slightest. The beats are good, but that’s about it. It’s not so over the top that I actively dislike these songs, but I have no clue how this artist is considered one of the greatest, at least from what I’ve heard on this album. I imagine that’s partially due to the fact that he was lost before being able to make worse.
Dear Mama is probably my favorite on here. Honestly surprised, better than I thought this would be.
Yardbirds. I’ve never heard of them before and have no clue what to expect.
Thankfully the songs on this album are on the short side because it’s a long one. I hate long songs and albums that go on longer than they should. But thankfully most of them are enjoyable.
Although the music is a little too old school for my tastes, I can imagine my parents rocking along to it and that’s enough to bring a smile to my face and earn this album a little higher consideration.
Ew, a live album. I’m tempted to just skip this one all together. I don’t see the point. A recording captures a sub-optimal quality of the performance and conveys exactly none of the energy being there in person might give. I typically outright brush love albums off but in the spirit of this journey, am trying to give it a chance.
I know the songs and enjoy this version of them. Hearing the crowds cheer and holler though, takes me away from the music. Still, there’s talent here. People just have a hard time separating the art from the artist.
Wtf, Bowie? Starting the album off with a ten minute song is not a good look. Especially when it’s so… esoteric? Slow? I’m not even sure what it’s supposed to be. The first track can be skipped without missing anything. The same can be said for every track on this album. I’m sorry, but this just isn’t it. I couldn’t find a single redeeming song on this album.
Classic Rage. A quick, easy listen. Not much to say on this one.
This is another easy listen. Slightly dated sound, but pleasant. Overall a pleasurably average album.
Favorite track: Factory
Oh man… 39 tracks? Who thought that was a good idea? I get that it’s a double album… but leave it at that. Keep them split. Oh well.
The only OutKast song I’m familiar with is Hey Ya, and I enjoy it, so I’ll give this one a shot. Thankfully it popped up right before the weekend, as I’ll have to split this one over a couple days.
Favorite tracks: Last Call and Hey Ya!
Along with Jazz, Reggae is a style that I know nothing about, but have disliked almost every time I’ve listened to it.
I can understand the appeal of this album and totally get why this is usually labeled “stoner music”. It’s easy to chill to this music, forget why you were mad about something and just lose yourself. That said, there’s no emotion to it. It’s too slow, too droning.
I didn’t hate this as much as I thought I would, but none of these songs is going into any of my playlists any time soon.
Favorite track: Talkin’ Blues
Ms. Fitzgerald has a very pleasant voice and I could see putting this one for some quiet background music, but would never play it for active listening.
An easy listen, but unremarkable. Nothing here really stands out and I was finished with the album before I knew it.
I do get Temptations vibes from it though.
Not terrible, but I think I’d enjoy it more if the songs weren’t so… slow?
I’m trying to decide if it’s these so-called “pre-punk” bands I dislike, or just the British ones. It’s listenable, and some of the tracks aren’t bad at all, but I don’t get the leap from this to some of the great punk bands.
Found myself getting annoyed the further into the album I got.
Ah, the King! I don’t have much nostalgia for MJ, but can say I definitely enjoy a majority of the songs. Been looking for a way to get more familiar with some of his work. I’m surprised by how many I know but wasn’t aware they were from him.
Easy to listen, many will put me in a good mood, no matter what kind of music I want to listen to.
Favorite tracks: Bad and Smooth Criminal
Generically edgy. I couldn’t tell when one song ended and the next began. Not terrible, but nothing to write home about.
As another review wrote, Maps is about the only truly good song on here and is a great sound for the band as a whole. It’s not just the lead yelling for the whole track and shows her true talent (not that yelling can’t sometimes make a good song). Wish it would’ve been used more.
Honorable mention to Modern Romance.
I’ve never like Jazz, I HATE live albums, and I hate long songs. I’m not going into this with the best of expectations.
And I was not disappointed. The fact that people actually paid money to go see this performance live is mind-blowing to me. Sure, they’re good musicians, but there’s no structure, nothing to focus on. This is just proving that jazz just isn’t for me.
Despite the dated sound, the album is overall pretty chill and a pleasant listen. Not much else to say, nothing really jumped out at me.
Favorite tracks: Death of a Clown, Harry Rag
Finally, something a little more upbeat and happy. I’m familiar with the most popular song on here but could’ve never told you the artist before now. The songs in general aren’t bad to listen to, but each tends to overstay its welcome. Each could be trimmed by at least a minute without losing anything.
Notable tracks: Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile), Come On Eileen
Yet another British band with the same bland sound. Nothing new here.
No notable tracks.
This album was surprisingly good. I was expecting it to be bland and boring like a lot of the previous ones suggested to me. I actually found myself enjoying a bunch of the songs on this album.
Notable tracks: Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop, All Through the Night
This album almost physically hurt to listen to. The fact that it has earned 5 star reviews here and “perfect scores” from critics just boggles my mind. I suppose that is why “art and music” is considered so subjective.
I’m not a huge fan of the vocals on this album, but the music is decent. Not something in my general wheelhouse and looks like it’ll stay that way.
What’s with the random skits in between all the songs? Waste of space on the album and waste of the listener’s time. Leave them out and keep the album short. There’s not much to this one anyway. I don’t care for the lyrics or execution much but can at least recognize his skills at producing.
I’m very surprised with The New Workout Plan. This one I legitimately enjoyed. It actually reminded me early Eminem.
I see a bunch of non-reviews on this one. Learn to separate the art from the artist.
Notable tracks: Spaceship, Get ‘Em High, The New Workout Plan
I’ve heard a lot about Jethro Tull from some YouTubers I watch, but never actually took the time to listen. This album wasn’t too bad. Easy to listen to, but not much stood out as particularly special. Also, I felt like a few of the songs (and album in general) went on a bit too long.
Notable tracks: Aqualung, Mother Goose
This is mood music. It either sets the mood or is the type of music you want to listen to in a certain mood. Surprisingly, I didn’t hate this and may even have a relisten when I am in such a mood.
Notable tracks: Madeleine-Mary
A lot of droning on and on. Bob Dylan’s voice gets on my nerves. Nothing terrible about this album, but I don’t see why it’s so great. Had a rough time getting through it as it was starting to grate on my nerves.
Not quite my jam, but not a terrible listen. That old school jam sound is pretty good though. Don’t care much for the lyrics but they’re not delivered too aggressively so I can give it a pass.
This album was a pleasant surprise with how enjoyable it was. A very easy listen even if nothing particularly wowed me. I would gladly come back to this one for another listen.
Everyone’s saying the album art is freaky. I like it.
Notable tracks: Susan’s House, Rags to Rags, Mental
Another pleasant album to listen to. Nothing to make me stop what I’m doing and really listen, but definitely something I could put on to have in the background.
Notable tracks: Kinder Murder, 13 Steps Lead Down
Whining, droning voice. This album was boring. Music wasn’t awful, but the singing was.
Nothing new here that I haven’t heard in at least 10 other albums in this list. Not bad music, just bland.
A soundtrack? Really? I started this list with high hopes of expanding my music enjoyment but I can see there are some pretty huge biases involved here. Why even include soundtracks?
I’ve never seen the movie this is the soundtrack to so that isn’t coloring my opinion one way or the other, but this album certainly doesn’t make me excited for the movie. I suppose the lack of lyrics makes sense given this is a backing for a movie but in my eyes (ears?) that’s a negative for an album, no matter what case.
