John Barleycorn Must Die
TrafficNot bad. Some good late night camp fire stuff.
Not bad. Some good late night camp fire stuff.
I'm glad this was short. The duo tries to explore some weirdness here like on the track old people talking...which quite literally is just that. Didn't get it. Seems like the studio threw on Mrs. Robinson, which is the only good song, after the fact to get people to buy it.
Ya mun...you need to be in a specific setting for this album. Getting baked while baking in the sun. Like the use of horns but songs get repetitive. It's good background music for a nap on a tropical island beach. It irks me that 'signing off' isn't the last track.
D (3 out of 10). Bookend album...good song to start and finishes with one of my fave Bowies. The middle is all skips. Way to Saxy. Particularly did not like the "Across the Universe" cover. Must have some artistic reason it makes the list but certainly would not make mine.
Need to listen to more KB. The album covers some good range. Really dug the strings and some of the off base songs like "Waking the Witch" and "Jig of Life". Got a Peter Gabriel vibe, particularly on "Under the Ice". Solid 80s record that I will play again and look for a good priced copy when bin rummaging.
Certainly a classic metal album. Would be a fun one for a romping out in the desert offroading, shooting, and boozing.
Whether you like M or not, the guy has talent. One of the only emcees that doesn't just rap about money and hoes. Love that he goes off the wall with some rhymes and pushes it past the line. He's a true wordsmith that can even rhyme with orange. This album def influenced me when it came out...I even bleached my hair.
Too minstrel-ly. Very poetic but I could not follow the lyrical story. Title track felt like multiple songs mashed together. Not a repeat play for me.
I think I fell asleep during this album...and I was driving. Not into this at all but I find it fun to sing everything I'm doing in Sinatra mode now. Perfect for old, broken hearted ladies.
A little slow and melancholic but a nice rainy day album. Echoes of early Beck and Radiohead. I like the added background sound effects to some of the songs.
Whoa...mind blown. Totally thrown by his album. I knew I would like it but not as much as I did. Byrne is on another level here. So full of everything...funk, soul, rock, Electronica, tribal, island groove...ah! Starts out with an engine house like a locomotive pounding down the rails and slows down to a groovy ooze (grooze). Good beats, eery Byrne over top, souls sistahs backing it up, and some riffs chopping the madness. Gatdamn! Albums like this tell me we need to give more awkward white boys instruments. Seeing "Stop Making Sense" dance party at the Frida recently has some influence on this review; even so, a must listen for all. (If you enjoyed as much as I did, listen to the deluxe with outakes)
I'm team Marvin Gaye. This did not get me groovin like I was expecting. Couple good ones but overall a flop.
Rather unimpressed by this album this time through. Wish they had cut a lot and just made it a single LP that would deserve a ranking on the 1001 list. Making it a double feels like they stuffed in a bunch of filler of the beatles just dicking around in the studio. Still are some of their top songs on here though. Need half star ability on the app upgrade...2.5
Yawn. Pretty boring album. Like a few songs by the band (couple on this album) but not a huge Coldplay fan.
Title song and Sara...maybe a couple others on there but barely. Surprised this makes the list from Fleetwood. If this album made it, I know at least 2 of their others are showing up.
Was into it to start but lost me by midway. One of the singers I did not vibe with at all...showed up on a couple songs. Sounded like he was gonna die any second. Certainly prefer this Spanish style over the polka but not a replay for me.
Very interesting album. Some early electronica and great experimentation. Heard of this band before but never gave them a listen. I really liked it. Probably would not play any song individually but as will play the album again. This is what this app is for...introduicing some new music to the listener. Whether we like it or not is of no concern. Beck and Thom Yorke def played this album til the grooves were gone in their developmental years. What happened to the Faust II & III?!
I usually like a heavy English rock group but I could barely understand the lead singer. Instruments were too bogged down and melded together so it felt like just background noise. Not really into the sound although can see the influence this album had.
I can see why this is on the list. Def an early rock legend. I'll rate this for its place in music history but can't say I was super into it. It's poppin and lil Rick's rasp and his timely 'whoos' are a trademark. Kids in the day went nuts I'm sure.
No denying Wonder's got a voice but I didn't want to hear it for an hour 45. Could have cut a lot out of the album and it would have been better. Was surprised about the Pastime (Gangsters) Paradise sample. Ended with the worst harmonica song I've ever heard.
90s Neil Young makes the list? Nothing jumps out on this album. Again with the too long songs.
As silky as Dustsy is, just not that into stringy ballads. To much lovin on this album. She must have had an impact during her time cause I can't see making the list for ine hit song.
Not bad. Some good late night camp fire stuff.
Sounded like I was in a dark underground club...the kind with red lighting, fancy cocktails, and def jam poetry. Hit me right off the bat but I quickly grew tired of the singing and wanted more good beats. Finished with a pretty good one but overall not leaving an impression. Establishing their own sound but not sure I'm in. I love Angel from Snatch so expected more from this...
An album on the downslope of his career. I don't know Elvis well enough to say how this compares to his early works but I wanted some hound dog sound. This was a little too country sap for me.
Pretty standard 90s alternative with some nice orchestral additions. I liked it but it doesn't standout for me in this genre like GooGoo Dolls or Better Than Ezra does. No real impact and doesn't make me want to explore more of their albums.
Too much R&B on this album and not feelin it. Thought there would be more hip hop and stronger songs especially with Timberland producing. Had to strongly disagree with her claims on "I'm Talkin". Never delved deep into Missy but I expected better from this...let down.
Not bad, a little too soft rock. I feel like I need to age about 10 more years to like this more.
Starting to see that I'm really not a Wonder fan. One song gets this on the list? Am I missing something profound about this album? Glad it was shorter than Key of life...
More like On the Fence. I like half the album. NY has a knack for making folk music approachable for all. Almost like he writes a rock song and just plays it slower with a banjo and it works...Turnstiles. Tough to follow Harvest but in the same niche as that album. A decent one from the old man youngster.
I like Ray's voice but the songs sound very repetitive on this album. Background music is simple big band with not a lot of variety. Feels like label just put Ray in a sound box and pumped cookie cutter tunes in for him to belt out.
Big slab of cheese. 80s hair bands are just outrageous rock slap stick that even Weird Al can't write a parody. This album sums it up. I like some of it but it's just got too much of that trashed at 2 am in a dive bar sound.
Demon wretch. Some good ones and some bad ones on here. I imagine their shows had some insane shit going onstage, like human sacrifice. One song made me feel like I was in a dungeon watching toture. They threw in some pauses in the chaos with good instrumentals and ancient shaman ritualism which I liked. Not sure why they jammed out in a canyon for 13 mins at the end.
Ok Daddio...I'm truly perplexed. A guy strumming a rubberband, raw spaghetti on cymbals, and Bill hitting his piano with a shoe. What a complete discombobulated mess. Seemed like each guy was off just doing their own thing. I doubt the audience even knew there were multiple takes on some songs. Hard pass
More of a cover impact than a music one I'd say. Few gems on here but overall not their best. Stones have always been on the bottom of the top classic rock powerhouses for me. Nonetheless, still a powerhouse.
Started out like what is this...a guy trying to pump out simple love songs to set the record for most on one album? By the end of the 3rd disc, I still felt the same but the songs got a little better. Writing 69 love songs (# choice intended) is a feat but just cause someone does it, doesn't mean it should make a top album list. Def would be a better listen in a late night drag bar...
Can only think of Southpark Chef when listening to Hayes. Looooong songs that had soul for sure but a bit too buttery for me. Give me B Dub over Sir Isaac anyday.
I actually was cracking up throughout this album. I went and listened to some of the originals and I appreciate Zorn condensing them down but it was just too chaotic. Between the squealing dolphins and dying elephants it was a riot. I think my brother-in-law could play sax in this band. 😂😂
This is a great one. Every song is listenable and showcases the band members as individuals and the range of the band as a whole. Def a supergroup of its time. Spun it on a rainy Saturday...perfect. Love the faux leather album gatefold too.
Otis slays it. Short and sweet, well rounded album with soul, blues, slow jams, and classics. Particularly like the guitar focus (bass and lead) on some songs. No satisfaction left me satisfied. Not sure how you shake like a bowl of soup though...
I think I like the Eno albums more. Gets a bit overtheatric on this album. I get the appeal to the style of Roxy, it being off the norm for rock. Dad had one album and I think it was only for Love is a Drug which is a great one. May have to delve further but not looking to add to my personal collection.
Felt just kinda...well, basic. I appreciate the back to the roots approach but nothing great here. Not that I ever really like Aguilera other than some catchy pop songs. Thought she would have some better singing on this, like really belting it out. Meh...
Some standard 80s synth pop. Need to listen to their earlier punk rock stuff to understand the significance of this album shift. Dig the keyboard frogs 🐸.
A pretty sad album. Lost love, lost time. Feel a lot of regret from Adele here. She can sing that's for sure. I like the more upbeat songs (only 2) and won'tbe playing it again unless I go through another bad break up.
T. Rex brings the swagger on this album. I'm down for some early glam rock. Can def hear some Bowie likeness. Been looking to add to my collection but always a high price tag. Belongs in the list indeed.
A lot of versatility on this. I thought it was good. Side B runs on a bit with a single 19 minute song. I get some Jim Morrison/Roger Daltrey vibes from Lee.
I prefer metal with better guitar riffs. This being early death metal, I can understand the lack of depth in the instrumentals. Sounded a little over dramatic and too much bloody hands in hell. Not my bag.
I love electronica and got into it in early high school with Chemical Bros and Crystal Method. Bought a lot of mix cds too and my least favorite of the genre was always the break beat. Too spastic and so repetitive. Others like house or trance have the same beat for almost every song but meld better with the whole delivery. Break beat sounds too out of place. Just never been my fav.
Van Halen is the best of the Arena Rock. This album kicks ass and being their debut...def deserves the list. Eddie's guitar style is one of a kind. Lee matches perfectly with his swagger and pitch shifting. Bunch of hits here and some fun thrown in. More please
Another meh album from the Stones. 2 songs...the rest took a folkie/saloon style I do not jive with at my current age. Cetainly not a must have album but I picked up a beat up copy for a cheap price just for the 2 hits.
Not bad but too many love songs. Wish Burke put some soul into another topic at least once on this album. The songs are simple and easy to listen to but not stimulating enough.
Of the Outkast pair, I usually prefer Andre for his artistic abilities and skills but not the case with this album. Disc 1, Big Boi stuck to his norm and it was fine. Disc 2 was god awful. Other than a few songs, I was left shaking my head. Andre let his exploration get the better of him. Way too self indulgent and ultimately just bad. Disc taking rating way down.
Was not a fan of Joel for a while but after hearing this album all the way through, I came around. I now prefer Joel over Elton. I like that Joel is not always on the piano here and almost all the songs can stand the tests of time.
Sounds like Prestley went country and stopped shaking his hips. Little luau feel on some songs with slide guitar. I did not expect Ray to have that crooner voice based on the intro. Overall a little to dull.
Not sure why an intro album with mostly covers (that aren't even that great) makes the list. I like the originals on here by the band. Maybe should have introduced them when they had a few more songs for a full album? Lead singer has a scream that may have set them apart at the time but not enough to cement them on a must listen list.
Some good ones but mostly a bunch of yawners. Again an album with mostly covers doesn't feel worthy of the list. The psychedelic sound of the guitar was different but I found myself drifting off and not paying attention to the music. Maybe it was the drugs I didn't take but should have.
The art of the joyful melancholic. At first I was not into this album but as it went on, the style stood out as something I hadn't heard before. Smith is able to make a sad song sound also happy. Simple and smart writing. Pretty good stuff.
Some funky muzak. I wouldn't mind grooving to this in an elevator or dentist office. Some songs could have been broken up into multiple instead of one long one. All in all a worthy listen but I won't be hunting the bins for it.
Maybe good for some background at a Brazilian restaurant but not a commute. I was trying to think if the songs were in english would I like it more and after completion...No. It's nice but too sleepy.
Was looking forward to this one since it gets so much praise. After listening, I don't see the reason it is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. It's kinda soothing and you get the emotion from Joni but feels blah. She's just talk-singing for 30+ mins and I eventually found it rather annoying. Nothing special or groundbreaking in my opinion here.
Van Halen gets a little hokie on this album but still stocked with some classics (I'll wait is my personal fave by the band). Even though I'm not on board with their approach of less guitar and more keyboard, the songs are fun. Def some skips in between the hits. Not a bad final send off for the complete original band.
I'm glad this was short. The duo tries to explore some weirdness here like on the track old people talking...which quite literally is just that. Didn't get it. Seems like the studio threw on Mrs. Robinson, which is the only good song, after the fact to get people to buy it.
Funky Prince-bot likes a long song. Not bad but runs on with the same electro beats. Title track is the highlight.
Head on out to the barn yard and don't forget your spitoon for this one. I like the instrumentals but they do run on and sound the same in most songs. I found some of the namter between musicians amusing. Another unnecessarily loooong album. I beginning to think the creator of this list is choosing them to try and get as much of the artists materiel in one album.
Ah yes, the 90s electronica revolution. I remember hearing "out of my head" on a cd mix I bought and said I need to listen to this guy more. Later found out that the who "can't explain" rif is what got me. I did delve into slim along with the Chem Brothers, prodigy, and crystal method. Slim lagged in my opinion. This album is good but just didn't have as much of an impact on me and still doesn't. If this made the list for 90s epectronica, there are much better to come.
I got this album a while back from a monthly club. I never really gave Sabbath a chance prior and was really impressed by this album. Got the hits and also some trippy chill mode. Not a big fan of Ozzy but the songs are strong enough to still make me want to rock out. Iommi is a beast...guitar riffs for days.
I have always heard people/critics say the Pixies are a hugely influential band and I can see how they contributed to the indy rock scene on this album. It has some good range and also sticks to their style. Not an epic, must own album but it has its place and I enjoyed.
Van the man's a poet no doubt. Peaceful, serene album that makes you want to lie in a field surrounded by nature. Most songs were a little too slow, rambley, and drawn out though.
Only 1001 will bring this to me and I thank the list. Been starving for some worldly music that I never would have come across otherwise. I was hypnotized by the music on my drive home. Baabal fits in nicely with the rhythmic lull of Mansour's strumming. I do think that Mansour carries this album but I can't really say without giving other Maal works a listen yet. I enjoyed side A more than B but good one overall.
The bros got some nice harmony for sure but I just don't like country, no matter what state it's from. Definitely some tragedy on this like the beating and drowning of a gal...wasn't expecting that. No wonder they got some preachy songs too...I'll pass.
Had no idea what to expect from this. Never heard of Buckly. Got a good voice but can't say much else about it. Just an overall snoozer album. Maybe not best for a top down sunny drive home from work.
I thought I would like this album but couldn't weight for it to end. Far to sobby and slowed down folkie for my liking. When it was over, I felt a weight had been lifted. One song on here and the rest just weigh it down.
I was excited to see another KB album seeing how much I enjoyed HOL. This go around though...not so much. This album was out there. Songs had me picturing KB lying in fields of silk to dancing around bubbling cauldrons. Very theatrical. In fact, sounded like it was a broadway play score. I did not like this as much as I had hoped but if it were to be made into a broadway play, I would go. I would love to see the interpretation (specifically the finale with the lead kicking a possessed donkey out of here house).
Very versatile...gives you a good smattering. Got a little too horny bonin in the boneyard there. I'm giving it pretty high ratings for pure entertainment. This band would crush at a Balloon and Wine fest.
Enter a whimsical, psychedelic journey through a multi-level dream sequence. Trippy and calming. Couldn't understand all the lyrics but I enjoyed this on a morning drive to work. Geologist builds musical layers like sedimentary deposition. I can rock.put to more of this.
Pretty fun album. Always felt most of the Beastie Boys material sounds like a parody of hip-hop so not my fave. Highlight here is the Dust Bros mixing/production. Mike D is kind of annoying and I think I would like this better without the BBoys. Major influence on 2 Skinnee J's
I was conflicted throughout this album. I went back and forth on it but by the end, I was in. A few songs I remember and had some radio play but it's an epic that needs to be heard as a whole. I could relate to it. Didnt know how well it did crutically going in. Good selection for the list.
I like this guy. Never heard of him but knew a few songs. He has got some good stuff here. Well rounded. I was into it but could have done without the last song. Love the album title and cover lookin like a true McPoyle.
I didn't start liking Incubus until a few years after this album came out when I got full exposure in college. Although my fave song by them is not on this album, it's still stacked. Drive is highlight with Pardon Me right behind. Always loved I Miss You even as a slow one. Def place on the list for its influence on 90s kids and alternative rock but also enjoyable by any generation.
Ah yes...now I understand why every antiestablishment-vegan-hipster loves The Smiths. I was pretty bored with this. It did show a little life on a few songs but Morriseys vocals are too somber. Not a lot from the band players either really. I do savor the flavour but not from this album.
I listened to this album a few years ago to see all the KL hype. I didn't really like it then and still not so much this go around. I give credit to the lyrics and the story telling but I just can't vibe with the style. KL sounds like a froggy alien and he runs on with his flow too much. A few songs are goos and i give it a little bump on the rating for stepping out of the norm.
Side A, all day. Side B, lost me (to dozin off). Last song perked me up and I wanted more. Still, for a solo album straying from his motown roots and wanting to make something different (yes I read the wiki)...MJ nails it. Quincy era begins and we got some strong ones to come from the collab.
A solo album from a kid breaking away from the boy band. Side A&B are strong. Side C is weak and very skippable. Side D tries to make an effort to get back in it but comes up short. Multiple hits but can't stand the cheesy, slow songs. Buy this album and throw away the 2nd disc.
This one came out of left field. It was like complex casino lounge music and I was digging it. Also got a Thomas Dolby/Cake feel as it bordered parody but didn't get as silly as Weird Al. It was divine at times...it was comedic at times I will be checking more out from them.
Ya mun...you need to be in a specific setting for this album. Getting baked while baking in the sun. Like the use of horns but songs get repetitive. It's good background music for a nap on a tropical island beach. It irks me that 'signing off' isn't the last track.
The war on drugs is a losing battle but this album gets a win. I definitely felt lost in a dream, especially during the end sequences on much of the songs. I get influences of Neil Young and Dylan. It's a slow burn and wouldn't necessarily play any songs individually again but a good project album for the band.
One instrument I would not think to put in a rock song is a flute but Anderson makes it work. Some major hits on here with some other decent ones. Tull gives a minstrelly song a solid rock and roll backbone by adding in heavy guitars and drums. What is an aqualung though?
I heard of this band when a fellow stereo brewey patron brought in their 'Mess' album. I missed the live playing but looked it up and thought it was descent. Liars takes annoying sounds on their own and makes them somewhat tolerable in song. A lot of noise and experimentation that just doesn't completely land with me on this album. Kinda like a bad, weirder version of radiohead.
A pretty good 90s album. I imagine if Michael Hutchence didn't die, INXS would have put out something liken this as they mellowed. Band sounds like they could have been featured on VH1 crossroads. Not leaving a major mark but holds it's own.
Jesus the Jesus...WTF? This hurt to listen to...quite literally. Had to turn it down and almost off. Were they recording while the studio construction was being completed? Yell the guy cutting tile to take a break. I can't even give this a good rating for being experimental/unique and maybe 1st to use guitar feedback. A little is ok...they way overdo it. Yeah lets add that ripping through a bag of rusty nails with a band saw sound instead of good lead guitar. Forget about a good riff...bring in the angle grinder and go to town on this barnacle covered boat hull. Songs wouldn't be half bad if they weren't attacking a chalkboard with a Sawzall. I felt relief when the radio static from hell would cease but it was short lived. The squeeling train wheels I hear by my apartment every 10 mins are now not so bad. Mary chain, you brought the pain.
Disc 2 way outplays disc 1. U got the look is best song and sounds like it's a Ruby Rap hit. The cross started out slow but finished strong and with a sound way unexpected from prince. He was huffing some helium for a few songs that I wasn't into. Didn't know he had an alter ego.
Read the review I gave for his Modern Sounds album. More big band and Ray. He's good but is he really a genius? I'm not sold...
Side 1 sounds like the neighbor kids practicing in their garage. Side 2 is better and has glimpses of more complexity. Last song is best song. I can picture the scene in the early 70s/early 80s - a bunch of pissed of kids with ripped clothes, patches, and piercings drinking shitty warm beer, smashing up a basement. I'd have joined in the fun.
Let's go! Get the Led out. This album shows the range and talent of this monster band. With how much great music they have, this album doesn't stand at the top but it is strong none the less. Starts you right out on an epic viking journey to Valhalla and then sends you through a more mellow, instrumenatlly rich, song romp. Plant sounds great. Love the album cover as well...husker du style.
Back in high school when this came out all the stoners were going nuts, especially over the secret hidden booklet in the cd case. It wasnt until college (when I started smoking copious amounts of ganga) that I realized how f-ing good this band is. Thom Yorke rivals David Byrne with his eerieness. The music is layered with electronica, acoustics, robots, and space. I just love it. Of my collection, this is one of the top spun. I have spent many a late night with a nice bourbon sipper, relaxing in the dark, letting OKC melt my brain. Must listen, must for the list and there are more to come from RH.
Alright...yeah...I'm in. Some great early brit indy rock with a bit of a punk slant. Lead singer it gritty/grunge and is backed up by some really tight, polished instrumentals. You can hear the skill they have but they also give you a "we like to screw around in the garage too, mate" feel as well. Thought the album cover was the Gorillaz when I fist saw it so maybe Albarn was influenced a bit by these guys.
Makes sense old Skip had just gotten out of a mental institute and recorded this. It is very convoluted but I give credit to Skip for being the solo performer on this album. Some of the lyrics are clever and some songs took on more life in stereo. Skip may have been drug/booze fueled on this album. Sure sounded like he took some Furry Heroine and recorded the last shorties.