Fun listen, I can see why it made waves in the 90s. Favorite song: Devils Haircut Least favorite: Where It’s At
Dudes will really listen to this and just think “hell yeah”. ((It’s me, I’m dudes)). Favorite song: Fun House (the sax was doing it for me) Least favorite: 1970
The album cover didn’t prepare me for how chill this was (something something books and their covers). Loved the samples and the overall vibe Favorite song: Run On Least favorite: Inside
Depressed art kids in the 90s must have gone crazy for this. Favorite song: Silver Rocket Least favorite: ‘Cross the Breese
The closest I’ve been to giving an album a 5, but the run time is holding me back. A two disc, two hour album is just a bit much, even if I really like the songs. Favorite song: Bullet with Butterfly Wings Least favorite: Don’t really have one
This was added to my library. Don’t know how this never made it on to my radar? I loved it. Favorite song: Ready to Start Least favorite: Rococo
I wrote a pretty thoughtful review here but then it wouldn’t let me submit it so I refreshed the page and lost it… I am not typing all of that again. Favorite song: Frankie Teardrop Least favorite: Girl
I wanna be friends with Dr. John, The Night Tripper Favorite song: Mama Roux
I really liked parts of this and others really fell flat for me. Disc 1, side 1: 5/5 stars This is prime time simp music right here. I Saw the Light comes out swinging with a vibe that screams “I’m going to embarass my kids in front of their friends by having a couple of beers and being super in love with their mom at this barbecue” Disc 1, side 2: 3/5 stars The night the carousel burned down really wasn’t doing it for me? I enjoyed the transition into Saving Grace though. Disc 2, side 1: 2/5 stars Surprisingly, the hardest listen on the album. It was just, dad rock. It was fine. The songs mostly ran together. Disc 2, side 2: 5/5 stars Hell yeah, ended on a high. Overall, going with a 4/5 because while I like the different clearly defined sections, they felt very disconnected? Just release several shorter concept albums if that’s what you are trying to do? A 4 part, 1.5 hour album is hard to give a perfect rating to.
The highlight of the album was the first half of Band on the Run. I kind of wished that same vibe had been kept up, but there is still no denying that this album is great. Favorite song: Band in the Run Least favorite: Let Me Roll It
Yeah Yeah Yeahs sound like the band that the “edgy” and “quirky” girl best friend in a coming of age movie would listen to. And I think that’s pretty cool. Favorite song: Maps Least favorite: Man
This has everything I love about 90s hip hop. The wordplay is great. I love the simple repeating drum breaks and samples. The bass hits when it shows up. Favorite song: Check the Technique Least favorite: N/A
The worst part of this album was that it isn’t on any streaming service. But I did enjoy the vibe
This wasn’t really my cup of tea (get it? It’s because they are so British)
God I want to go to a cool jazz bar
Yeah, I mean, it was pretty okay Favorite song: Down the Dolce Vita Least favorite: Modern Love
A two feels harsh but I just didn’t like it enough to give it a 3/5. I think I would have liked it more if I understood the politics that were being criticized? But as it stands in 2023, this album was boring and I’m honestly thankful it had a short run time.
Favorite song: the one that went beep beep boop bop Least favorite: the one that went bop boop beep beep boop bop
Something about when the vocals came in on You Ain’t The Problem had me worried about whether or not I would like the album…. It didn’t take long for any worry to fade away. This album is probably going to wind up on my rewind next year. Favorite Song: Piano Joint (This Kind Of Love)
A gift? For me? Phil Spector you shouldn’t have 🥹
The highs were very high on this album but there were parts that really brought the whole thing down for me. Favorite song: The 6th Sense Least favorite: A Film Called (PIMP)
Loved the vibe of the album but the lyrics were kind of just background noise?
Fun little listen with some sneaky bangers
I mean, did we expect this to get less than a 5?
Like some of the other albums in this list that were incredibly relevant to their time in history, it makes for an interesting listen? But I don’t think I would consider it a “good” album or one that I want to listen to again.
Haven’t seen the movie, but did love the soundtrack.
If I had to describe this album with one word: dramatic
Front to back bangers. I don’t know if I actually don’t like Shake it Off or if it just exceeded its replay value by being SO popular?
Favorite song: all of them
Not my favorite Steely Dan album but Deacon Blues is one of my favorite Steely Dan songs
There is a reason Hendrix has the reputation he does