I enjoyed this more than I should have. Yes it’s disco but great playing, great production and not obnoxious. Savoir faire instrumental may have been my favorite. A part of me wants to give it 4 stars but I won’t.
Aside from the title track starts very slow. Forgettable melodies. Picks up as it goes on. Can hear how Tom Petty was influenced by him. Gimme Some Truth probably my favorite.
Opening song immediately took me to Muse - Knights of Cydonia (sp). Also hear The Talking Heads. This album came out in 1990 and I never heard any of this nor ever heard of Pixies being talked about. Harmony section of “The Happening” is a highlight. Overall exactly as I expected. Imagine myself in a coffee shop in Brooklyn being served coffee by a dude in a. brown sweater and beanie with a beard. Second listen is much better. I like this album.
Already knew the hits from this one - I did discover Racing in the Streets, Candy’s Room and Something in the Night. Bruce bores me, no denying his genius though.
This is a fun album - charismatic voice, great production, no filler. I really enjoyed this. Stand outs are Zero, Hysteric, Soft Shot and Heads Will Roll. My 16 year old son said Heads Will Roll is still a house party staple, can get play in weight rooms. Best album generated on this program so far.
On first listen I was surprised how much I like the album as a collective whole. Songs like Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va as stand alone songs are boring as hell to me. As part of collection it feels different. Mother’s Daughter was an immeadiate highlight to me on first listen and I really like Samba Pa Ti. That said - it’s still boring but you can’t deny his talent. The thing that really is annoying is he sounds like my brother in law singing.
I always see this record as a must listen for an innovator in the prof rock genre. Been meaning to listen - excited for this one. Have a feeling it will take a couple of listens. Well, it’s fine. Of course it’s innovative, progressive, talented musicians etc. It’s just pretty boring. I “liked” a song or two but I’ll likely never come back to this album.
Zzzzzz….so boring. If I want to listen to Bob Marley I’ll put on Legend.
Definitely a moody album - not as winey as i thought it would be. I liked it but didn’t blow me away by any means.
Didn’t know what to expect from Wilco - figured just another indie 90s band. I really like this album. I will listen to this one often. That said it’s bloated - cut the filller and it would be awesome. Too long.
This was actually awesome. Studio recordings of these songs are soooo boring but I felt the energy in the live recording. Enjoyed this one.
Monotonous, boring dance music - nothing catchy, nothing makes me want to go back to this album. One interesting song is New York, I Love You…but that’s it.
Of course I knew all the hits from this one. Head Over Heels is my favorite form this. Good album - nothing new to discover here. I’ll likely never come back to it.
This record isn’t in Spotify. I had to create my own playlist based on Wikipedia track listing. I listened to it and deleted the playlist. Not bad - just boring. I get the importance just not my thing.
Jesus another Bob Marley album. Again, it’s fine but all I need from this artist is Legend. Tempted to skip. Finished it - I thought Am-A-Do was interesting.
Surprisingly didn’t know any song except Papa Was a Rolling Stone and that was too long and boring. Run Charlie Run lyrics took me by surprise. I think I Ain’t Got Nothing is a pretty good tune.
Never heard of this. So far it’s noises and tones. No melody, nothing memorable. Caught myself bopping my head a couple of times. Excellent background music for a restaurant or something.
Never heard of this guy. Boring so far. Nothing grabbed me here. Can’t deny the guys talent just didn’t do it for me. It maybe a grower but not interested enough to continue trying. Interesting story about him - very sad.
Super raw live album. No frills just her singing. I never heard of her nice voice. Very jazzy - starting scatting and some improvisation. It was fine I’ll never go back to this one again.
Iconic song off of this is Time of the Season - almost doesn’t fit on this album as a whole. Nothing unexpected here except influence of Beach Boy type harmonies - especially on Care of Cell 44. I also liked Hung Up on a Dream.
Of course I knew the hits well - it’s aagin what I expected from the late 70s punkish era. Two songs kind of stood out - Tuen Blue and Fall In Love With Me. I guess the legend of Iggy is in his live shows - the album was just kind of uninspiring.
Another album full of instrumentals. No groove, no melodies. A DJ with nothing to dance to. This is the closest for sure I would give a 2 star review to. The guy must be doing something right though. Not for me.
I really like this one. Diverse, no low spots and catchy. Mulitple songs covered by multiple artists. The 13 minute instrumental Sex Machine probably my favorite.
I was pumped to see this up next. Not sure if you call it rap or hip hop but this album is awesome. I think I love it. It’s smarter than I thought it would be. Backseat Freestyle, m.A.A.d. city, Good Kid are favorites so far.
Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon are classics. The rest had some catchy spots, definitely some filler on here. The quasi reggae ska music gets a bit boring for me. That said Stewart Copeland is a beast on drums and Sting is an underrated bassist - enjoyed listening to them. Solid 4.
I love Bowie - when I saw this was next record I was apprehensive as I don’t know any late era Bowie. This album is amazing. I love it. The Stars is a highlight, Dirty Boys is terrible. Overall Classic Bowie sound. Very entertaining. Time to read up on this one more.
I’m not the biggest Fleetwood Mac fan around. This album is lame. Only highlights are Stevie Nicks songs and they are all pretty lackluster - only song that caught my attention was Angel. The “upbeat” Buckkngham songs are so dumb. Like me the morning after the Super Bowl, this album is bloated. All that said I get the importance of FM, just don’t understand the dynamic of the band and not sure I care enough to find out.
Only know two songs off of this record. Not anything I didn’t expect, but the dude is a legend. I think the magic of Hendrix has to be his live show, not his studio albums. This record was more diverse than I expected it to be. Worth noting his band is extremely talented as well.
Funny this popped up. She is all over the place after performing at the Grammies for the first time in a very long time. Fast Car is such a great song - looking forward to listening to full album. Nice album. Nothing groundbreaking. Solid easy listening chill album.
Joplin time was always just a sloppy drugged out singer. I actaully like this record. Spotify only had the deluxe version and I found myself listening to all the demon and love tracks as well. Her banter in studio was annoying, she was sloppy love but that sloppiness and that rasp are part of the charm. I would have loved to see her perform live.
Always heard of her in 90s but didn’t know any of her songs. Enjoyable album. Nothing overly memorable but a lot of respect for her talent and songwriting abilities. Kind of album I’d listen to on an airplane. I enjoyed this one.
No idea what this is. Ah - 90s Gansta Rap. This just isn’t good. Bad production, boring beats. Didn’t bother delving into the lyrics. Apparently this guy was part of wu tang clan - I get his influence on the genre but I don’t like this one at all.
I love soundgarden. Know this album well. Looking forward to listening again. Easily the best album this app generated so far. Oddly enough the worst song here was the lead single Spoonman.
Legends in hip hop - not for me. Respect who they are and what they have done.
Three songs in and I’m sick of it. Don’t see how anyone outside of the UK can connect with this. Folkie rally songs. Lame. Hate to do it but I have to give a 2.
Very relaxing pleasant sounding live recording No reason to never revisit this. I’m sure I’ll hear it as a movie soundtrack or something. Three stars I suppose. Not something i NEEDED to hear.
When I saw this immediately thought this was some pop synth euro stuff. Soon realized it was 90s punk/alternative generic stuff. I recognized the third song - it was in a commercial. See That Animal is actually a good song. Some catchy stuff - basically a steaming pile of meh.
Truest don’t judge a book by its cover so far. Of course I expected this to be a 70’s ethnic funk thing. Then I saw the release date. Then I saw on Spotify this guy has over 5 million followers. Three songs in and I really like the vibe, the voice - very soulful. Listened to this twice and will seek out more from him. I’ve been dazed is a stand out track.
Classic. Not much else to say here.
Never heard of this guy. First impression is a hippy version of Elvis doing a country vibe. I imagine these songs working well in a David Lynch movie. The last song was an instrumental - kinda interesting. Reminded me of Jane’s Addiction. It’s fine. I’ll never listen again and likely won’t remember that I actually did hear of this guy.
Didn’t see the need for another Cure record. Never heard this one so it was good to listen to it. It’s fine, wouldn’t come back to this one.
Beastie Boys are great. I figured Paul’s Boutique was the “seminal” album. I’m sure I know most of these songs. Well - I didn’t know most of the songs. I love this record. Awesome vibe, very cool to hear a couple of hardcore roots songs. Strong instrumentals. This is actually surprisingly close to a 5.
Can’t say I have ever heard of these guys but one of the songs from this album is in my liked songs playlist. This is a really good record. Europop with strong Bowie vibes. Great melodies, fun record. Common People is an awesome song. I like this a lot.
Nice chill record. Great melodies - Wild World is a classic. Father and Son is beautiful. This is the first time I ever sat down and listened to Cat Stevens. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Five songs in and this record is doing nothing for me. I’m trying. I came into this with an open mind. Radiohead is always regarded as innovative and influential. This is boring. OK Computer is awesome according to my 16 year old son. Mind you he is a huge hip hop fan so that is saying something. Based on this record I really don’t want to listen to any more Radiohead. Creep is an awesome song. Maybe I’m not “cerebral” enough for this. Going to be hard to not give this one a 2 star rating.
First really international record. Just couldn't connect to it at all. Definatley can hear western influences here certain bluesy grooves, certain Caribbean reggae vibes. The closing song was the standout here. Made it a 3 star album. Nice guitar solo.
More Hendrix - ok I suppose. I always thought this was a live recording. Lots of stuff in here that I never heard. All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child are awesome. Great stuff. Are You Experienced is better in my book though. Tragic death - who knows what this guy would have come up with next.
This was a fun listen. Sam Cooke live took me by surprise. High energy, dare I say cocaine fueled? Reminded me of the Jerry Lee Lewis live a little while back. Great stuff. Couldn’t help but think of the Dewey Cox movie and the drugs they did. I expected crooning - got something I’d like to check out video for.
Ah, Metallica right when they sold out. Been a fan since 84 and initially questioned the change in direction from thrash to “mainstream.” This record is a monster. Once of the best sounding records I have ever heard. Five stars is not enough here.
Not my favorite folk album I’ve heard here. More of a poet than songwriter it seemed to me at first listen. Not coming back.
Had no idea what to expect here - never heard of these guys. Seems like they would fit right in with the new wavey MTV origins. After listening, I suspect these guys may have influenced men at work or Duran Duran. Great sax work, jazzy and iobeat. The album is fine.
Didn’t like this at all. Not in a great mood so I’m giving a 2. I hardly ever give 2s.
Ah - ear bleach after yesterday’s crap. Great stuff here. What’s not to like.
Appreciate the talent, but jazz is just directionless to me. Sounds like they are warming up.
This turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Really enjoyed her style, sound and swagger in this. Need to find out more about her and why she wasn’t a more popular artist.
What a boring record. The only thing that saved it was the fact that they snuck in bonus live tracks that I sat through. The live version of The Calvary Cross save this listen. Gave it three - came close to a two.
Haven’t heard this in a long time. Nice to hear it without the broadway treatment or the celebrity guest spots. I remember being in high school wondering how a 24 year old can singularly have the vision for a project so big. Great stuff.
The lead single from this album gets on every last nerve. This came out when I was in 7th and I didn’t like it then and I don’t like it now. Money Changes Everything is the best song from this album. I thought she had written all these songs - only a partial credit on some.
My first time sitting to listen to Bob Dylan. I enjoyed this way more than I had expected. I see why Tom Petty sounds as he did - Dylan must have been a huge influence. Didn’t realize Dylan wrote Tambourine Man. More overall melody than I expected, great lyrics. Good stuff here.
This was absolute trash. I hated it. My first 1 star.
I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Enjoyable listen, fun and great production.
Nothing notable here. Nothing bad either. Reggae is just very unoriginal to me. Thankful the record was only 39 minutes long.
Wow, this one took me by surprise. I don’t know much about the Beatles but this feels a lot like them. Overall sad vibe. I think this is one of those to listen on a plane with zero distractions. A lot going on here - first listen I love it.
Amazing record. Dark, sometimes sludgy, but incredible melodies and memorable songs. Musicianship is top tier. The Staley/Cantrell combo was amazing.
Enjoyable stuff - left me wanting to hear Sam Cooke or Smokey Robinson. Wanted to hear more original Otis Redding - Rolling Stones covers. Easy 3.5 - but rounding down to a 3.
I know Queen well enough to know about them - lots of filler songs I never heard. It’s a fine album - didn’t move me. Potentially didn’t pay enough attention, but I blame the record for not grabbing me.
I was prepared to write about 90s hip hop blah blah. This is that but I really actually enjoyed this. Never heard of these guys - it was fun, easy and a pleasure to listen to. Another 3.5 - but I’m rounding this one up - fun stuff.
This record always kinda bored me. One and Harvester of Sorrow stand out. The production is freaking terrible - one of the thinnest sounding metal albums ever. There is no bass, no need to go into that story. Just listened to the remastered version - it’s better than I remember, sounds better too.
I dug this - maybe I didn’t pay close enough attention to the lyrics but not overly political. Great vocal harmonies, long jamming songs. I found myself focusing in the bass playing - fun listen.
I can’t find anything good to say about this at all. Amateurish.
David Bowie - awesome. Can’t wait to listen to this and discover some deep cuts that I know I’ll love. Never heard this album. Ok - I know a couple of songs great. Track 8 come on - ok little atmospheric. Then the record just stays that way. Waste of time. Came in expecting to give at least a 4, came close to giving it a 2.
Nothing enjoyable about this at all. I think this album generator is trolling me.
Banger after banger. Enjoyed this one.
This was an interesting one. I think I liked it. I’m not sure. I know I need to listen to this one multiple times to get it but not sure I will. Instead I will likely listen to some piece of crap this app generates tomorrow morning. Maybe another obscure moods and tones album.
Liked this far more than I thought I would. Easy smooth jazzy with Latin overtures. Hang On To Your Love was my favorite here. Nice album. Smooth Operator is almost a memeish song.
Super freaky interesting album. Glad I listened.
Really no need to listen to this one. I know it too well. Metallicas best I believe. I still remember when I bought it.
A much more entertaining jazz album than the last jazz album I heard on here. I enjoyed it
The three singles are bangers. Very much guilty pleasure tracks. The rest was surprisingly catchy. I will say the bass playing is exceptional. Pleasantly surprised. Rounded up to a 4
I enjoyed this waaaaayyyyy more than I thought I would. Great sounding record. Still don’t know why So Far Away is the opening track.
I know there is a market for this guy and he seems like someone only musicians and songwriters can respect. I just don’t get it. And I think that anyone that likes him likes him because it could potentially be perceived as “cool” or “hip.” For that reason I give it a 2. I don’t get the “genius” of Tom Waits.
Interesting album, I can see why some people may like it. Not my jam. Glad it was brought to my attention I never heard of these guys.
I can only take these guys in small doses. The record is fine.
Nearly perfect summer day drinking album. Banger after banger, no filler. Memorable melodies, love the vocal harmonies and of course the guitar harmonies. Easy 5.
This is out of my wheelhouse. I can’t say if it’s good or bad. I suppose if I have to host a party where it is Latin music themed I can have this playing on repeat. I wouldn’t know the difference unfortunately.
It’s fine nothing earth shattering here. As I drove my hip hop loving son to school I asked if he ever heard of this guy and he said I think so, sounds familiar. As he got out of the car he leaned back in and said, oh that’s Kanye on this track. The only song that stood out to me was They Say.
Yep I get it Bob Marley is great. Enough with his albums though.
Good stuff. All I pictured with this music was the Naked Gun collection of movies. “Interesting” album cover.
Was surprised not so much that I enjoyed it but more so how much I didn’t dislike it. There weee actual melodies and musicianship. I was expecting a lot more like the song The Murder Mystery. It’s fine, it’s New York artsy, it’s not my wheelhouse.
Better than I remember - haven’t listened to the deep tracks off this one in a long time. Heavy as shit and they were still very popular. Maybe I’m getting older and I still love metal, but when I listen to this it just sounds so adolescent. Torn between a 4 and a 5 - sticking with a 5. Pantera kept metal alive during the 90s.
I get why this is here. It was like pretty good early “alternative” music.
Catchy killer album. Not sure if it’s to be taken seriously. Reminds me of englebert humperdick.
Finally remember what these guys remind me of - Flight of the Convords. Except this is not funny. At least this record is a little better than the last one. I suppose I’ll give it a 3. Just finished. Changed my mind. This is a 2. So corny.
Another really good record. I’m shocked I like this one also. Maybe it’s the recent Dylan releases that are supposedly terrible.
I know I listened to the whole thing but can’t remember it. Clearly not my thing. I’m giving a three cause it must not have been awful.
This is a tough one. I want to give it 5 stars - foundation for metal, so iconic, great songs, etc. But quite frankly the record is under a half hour long and there are three duds. This deserves a 4. Fuck it giving it a 5.
It’s a fine pretty generic 90s album. I didn’t hear greatness here. The second half was catchier for sure. Just a regular 3 spot here.
Presses play - Jesus Christ I can’t believe I need to listen to this for an hour. It’s not bad - it’s a genre and clearly there is a market for it but this like this is solely for a bar on st Patrick’s day or a movie soundtrack.
Raw, dirty bluesy album. Stand out for me was Ball and Chain. Jains Joplin would have been awesome to see live. But listening to her in car or home is something I can only take in tears, small doses.
Exactly as I expected it. Monotone, sloppy and raw. No song on this record should be over 4 minutes. Kool thing I actually knew - a version of it was on guitar hero.
Damn good stuff right here. Very fun record. All The Way to Memphis and I Wish I was Your Mother are stand outs for me. Very Bowie-ish. I think Bowie wrote All the Young Dudes for this band.
I was pleasantly surprised - not as proggy as I expected it to be. Happy to finally listen to a full album from this band.
I was hoping to like the deep cuts more than I did. The hormone the are legendary though. I was always fascinated by the doors. I made the mistake of watching the Oliver stone movie about them and it was so freaking annoying.
Still don’t get this band. Just doesn’t do it for me even though I want to like this stuff. Not bad - i just don’t feel it.
Nothing wrong with this record but there is nothing really outstanding either. Pleasant voice. All very mellow. Nothing outside the box here.
Very nice bluesy, jazzy record. Nice to hear a collection without brown eyes girl. The last three songs on this collection were outstanding. Great live album. Close to a 4 but keeping it at a three.
Nice easy rock record. Great guitar playing. Really liked the last song I think I’ll go back to that one. But it’s an easy record to stop paying attention to.
This record is a beast. Never listened to the whole thing. No duds, really liked pictures of home. Each member is a master of his instrument.
I didn’t know the song Green Onions was that song. Iconic song. I really enjoyed this. These songs personify the era, used in tons of movies. Great bluesy instrumental record.
I mean it’s fine. Early 80s new wave. Nothing memorable at all. I guess they influenced people and that’s why they here on this list.
French theatrical songs. Guy has a super powerful voice. I wonder if singer from Rammstein was influenced by him. Tolerated this better than I thought I would.
Pumped to listen to this one. beck is always cited as one of the best guitar players by guitar players. Never listened to anything deep by him. Good stuff. Didn’t realize he was with rod Stewart this early in career. The Brit’s for sure dominate the bluesy rock genre. Feeling generous. 4 stars
Good record. Little punkish, little new wavish, little polished. I would guess this is the record that made her a star.
Impossible to say what is Led Zepplins best. So much great stuff and 4 incredibly talented dudes. Yeah this album is incredible. Love the moby dick right into bring it on home. Probably the greatest rock band ever.
I can see this as influencing lots of 80s artists. Underground and hipsterish before hipster was even a thing. I love the sound of the electric guitar but this was so screechy and off key it got annoying sometimes. I’m giving it a three just because it must have been unique at the time.
A very pleasant sounding record. That said I forgot I heard it. Talent, legacy blah blah blah.
He’s no Hank William Jr but I kinda likes this and I’m not a big country guys. This feels like it’s the Led Zep II of country records. I can give this a 4 appreciate the talent. It’s wasn’t obnoxious.
This was interesting. More about his banter than the actual performance or the songs. I get he’s an icon but his music is pretty boring.
One really good catchy song with a lot of experimental trying too hard to be interesting songs that go nowhere. Boring album but not bad. Just not great.
This was interesting and I am really glad I listened to this record. As a live recording it was fun to hear Waits entertaining and interacting with the crowd. As much as I didn’t like the first album I heard this one was jazzy, it felt like he tried to sing and it really sounded like he was enjoying what he was doing. It was refreshing!
I get what this is supposed to be. It’s good for what it is and I suppose people heard of it and were influenced by it.
Another one of his albums that didn’t really do anything for me. Most interesting thing here was the collaboration with Bowie on Cbina Girl. Had no idea Iggy’s version existed. I just glad Bowie took that song back.
Queen is so good. I love Brian Mays playing. Always thought this band can do anything musically. Some really corny pieces on here - but still a very solid 4 but can’t round up to 5. Great stuff.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. I love this album. Not a boring note played throughout. Near perfection.
Surprisingly straight ahead rock and roll record. No gimmicks but not memorable either. It’s fine.
Never loved these guys. Prefer Allman Brothers. Anyway this is a classic. Would have give a three if the song that smell was on this. I hate that song. Automatic 4 for free bird.
I really liked her work that I heard on the soundtrack of Magnolia. Always. Liked her voice found it very soothing. Her one hit wonder with til Tuesday is still a good song. Looking forward to this one. Well it started out pretty guitar driven. Second half was very mellow. Interesting record. Not sure I would revisit it. That said I’d round up to a 4. I’m in a good mood.
I like some of these songs individually. As a collection she is very annoying. This was huge when it came out and she’s still performing but still rests her laurels on this record. Also I overrated the last album no way Aimee Mann should have gotten a 4.
Actually way different than o expected. Nice to broaden horizons but I’ll never listen again.
So glad j listened to this one. This is what I think of when I think of the blues. I thought this record was from the 60s. Bad ass record.
Never heard any of this - very pretty voice. Definitely a talent. It’s a fine album nothing worth revisiting.
Very well produced record. Great playing but let’s be honest. Boring. Never listening again.
Peak police for me. I ruined the song every breath you take for my wife as I told her it’s about a stalker. Title track II is my favorite here.
Not as awesome as I thought it would be but still understand why it’s a classic. Gets annoying after a while frankly. I’ll probably give it a 4 just because of its influence and longevity.
Better than I thought it would be. Liked second half better
I got high this past weekend and I think I’m would have enjoyed listening to this then. This reminds me of the movie Go. Very 00s. I like this record more than I thought I would. It makes me want to do drugs.
I lessened but I don’t really remember. It must have been boring. Briitish punky, alternativsh basic stuff. I think I have heard of the band - maybe one of the members is very famous - I’m not sure and actually don’t really care.
I’ve been waiting for a Beatles record to come up. Never listened to an album in its entirety so looking forward to this. It should be noted I always thought the Beatles were overrated. Yeah it is fine I’m Not blown away.
Not just jazz flute. This record rocks. I liked this as a collection. Great mix of folk, some parts heavy, some parts really catchy. Well done record.
I really enjoyed this one. Not sure I will revisit it ever but it was a good listen. Not obnoxious, it was catchy. Great 90s hip hop. Wonder if other records were as good.
Outside of the title track nothing grabbed me. I was distracted today so admittedly didn’t give this my full attention.
Never heard of this lady - almost 70 million monthly listeners. It’s actually a pleasant record. I enjoyed it. And she actually has a nice voice. I think I’ll give this one a 4. Pleasantly surprised.
Bowie is awesome. This is an easy 4.
Jack White is just a ridiculously talented dude. Makes playing the guitar sound easy and I believe is a hugely talented song writer. He just understands rock and roll it seems. This is a solid 5 for me - I love it.
This is a joke right? I did it. I listened to the whole thing. I am now listening to 8 hours of Iron Maiden on shuffle to cleanse my ears.
This was a stupid record. So generic for the era. I firmly believe she would have been nothing without cobain. This was so dumb.
This was pleasant to listen to. Liked hearing the origins of the lion sleeps tonight. Glad the writer of this song here got a credit on that hit. Same with House of the Rising Sun. Incredible voice and control by this woman. Glad I listened. This is the kind of stuff I am here for. Not Hole.
Admittedly I don’t know REMs full catalog but for my money this is them at their peak. Aside from Stand, which was a single, this album has no duds. Love it. I’m giving this a 5. Takes me back to college, even though it came out while I was in high school.
Yeah this was bad ass. I liked it.
Pleasant enough album. Adult contemporary music by a young woman. It’s good. Not too memorable. Dare I say boring.
I recognized the title track. It’s a fine album. I get she’s an American icon and all that but didn’t feel like anything groundbreaking to me.
This record is a monster. I love it. Maybe some filler ans it is an 2 hour record, but all part of a story quite honestly I never bothered to try and really learn about. 1979 is a truly outstanding song that even my kids love. The drummer is fun to focus on - talented dude. Ok so did some reading and it’s not really meant to have a story, more just like the entrance of emotions a kid can go through in a day.
Wow. This has heavier moments than I thought it would. I love it. Totally hear the influence on a band like Iron Maiden - especially Emerald. Twin guitars soaring and great bass playing. Catchy tunes. Fun stuff.
Hmmm. I don’t recognize any one of these songs by title. Very curious now. Nothing memorable. I suppose you could hear the potential they had. This record had some corny lyrical themes.
Well this is annoying. The album is not carried on Spotify. So I listened on YouTube. Listening was even more annoying. I have no idea who this artist is - I am guessing Tom Waits? Also I see some Zappa references on Spotify so there’s that. This does not seem genius to me. I am proud of myself for making it through. Basically it is one of those cool to get records. If not liking this is wrong I don’t wanna be right.
Another one of these that I am not sure I need to listen to. This is in regular rotation. Great debut album that helped keep hard rock alive. Yes hard rock. Not that terrible grunge term. Only thing wrong with Pearl Jam is the political pushing they do. One of my favorite live acts.
Yep more of the same - don’t see the need for more than on Sonic Youth record. Same out of key, punkish, alternative indie stuff. I respect it but can’t say I really like it. Three solid stars.
I have heard of this album. I have seen it on many lists. I finally saw the stones live this past summer (2024). Looking at the track list I don’t recognize one single song. Looking forward to listening. Ok I know a few. Tumbling Dice is a song I forgot all about. Love that song. There are a lot of songs. Was worried about bloat. This record is fucking awesome. It’s a 5.
Cool little record - took the “corniness” out of 50s music style. I like it. Certainly better than a lot of other crap on this list. Gave it a three.
Clapton is boring. Always has bored me. This album is no different. Although I will say the song Let it Grow is interesting. Not bad. Just boring record.
Oddly enough I have been thinking about this guy recently for some reason and been meaning to revisit the last one from this list. This record seems to be more of the same - perhaps more accompanying instruments than the last one - I am not sure. Anyway I am drawn in. I think I will listen to this and previous often and actually pay close attention to the lyrics.
Obviously not the genesis I’m used to hearing. But what a band, Peter Gabriel voice is so good. I hear the influence on Marillion for sure. Very proggy and no chance of this going mainstream. I liked it not sure I have the time to keep going back to it. I can’t remember anything I heard so it’s a three for me. But I could be short changing this one.
I wanted to love it but it was boring. Nothing grabbed me. It was fine I’ll never listen again. Safe three stars.
Lot of cover songs on here. It’s good music - just not a huge fan still. Lots of respect but it’s not grabbing me.
Solid record. I always seem to enjoy Stevie Wonder.
I can listen to the guitar by this band all day. Are they a “jam” band? I suppose they are but it sure doesn’t feel like it. Well Whipping Post clicking in at 23 minutes constitutes “jam” for sure. Always loved seeing them live. Give me this over lynard skynard all day long.
Eye roll. So dumb. I think this is the first one I paid as little attention to as possible. Not as bad as some other stuff but I can’t give it a three. It would be insulting to the other threes I gave.
I can see this being influential. I think i heard the police song invisible sun on one of these. Definatley not bad but won’t come back to this.
Another great pumpkins record. Buzzy, diverse, catchy but I always find myself drawn to the mellower parts of this record. Not a great voice but Billy Corgan is a super talented dude. Love it.
Much much better than I thought it would be. Actually added a song Stubbor Problems to my liked library. Well produced, singer reminds me of Bob Marley. Three solid stars.
This was a pleasant one to listen too. I enjoyed it. Gotta respect Marvin Gaye. 4 easy stars.
I love this too. It may be better than exile on Main Street. I slept on the stones for too long. Another 5.
This didn’t work for me. Not bad just kinda boring at first listen and I won’t come back. It’s a shame cause I was excited to listen to this one.
Much more raw than I expected after hearing the last one with heads will roll. Reminded me of white stripes at times. I like this band. Glad to hear this.
This was dumb but at least it felt like he tried. Corny record. I’ll still give it three. Again at least it sounded like he cared.
I loved this record. Beautiful, dreamy, soothing.
This is soooo British. I thought Robbie Williams was from some classic rock band like the Band or something. This guys must have been the inspiration for aldous snow. Hard to take seriously.
Damn. I really like this. I always pass off Coldplay as overrated. Listening to this on headphones in airport and I really like it. Easy 4 stars.
I enjoyed this more than I should have. Yes it’s disco but great playing, great production and not obnoxious. Savoir faire instrumental may have been my favorite. A part of me wants to give it 4 stars but I won’t.
I was expecting overproduced country pop. This was a very nice listen. I can see this on in the background of a day event. I was hoping her voice was a bit more appealing. You could argue it’s a one trick pony, generic, etc, but I enjoyed it. It’s funny I read some other reviews on other albums and people really delve into the lyrics and subject matter. Maybe it’s me but I can’t that level of detail after one listen.
It’s interesting to listen to deep cuts from these bands that you only hear one or two songs from. It’s a perfectly fine record. The more interesting aspect of it is the undeniable influence it must have had on Tom Petty.
I always had a mental block with cat Stevens and steely Dan. This album is awesome. Yacht rock at its finest. Apart from that it just sounds awesome. The production is top notch I can hear every instrument so clearly. Easy 4 stars for me. It should be noted I am a 50 year old male lol.
I forgot I listened. It was smooth samba jazz fusion. Guys voice wasn’t great. The last song i liked very much.
I remember this record seemingly always being on. In the car, at my grandparents house, on tv, etc. I’ll be generous for the nostalgia factor. 4 stars.
This was annoying on many levels. Not on Spotify, redundant drum machines. No melody no feeling. Didn’t bother to listen to the whole thing cause listening on YouTube is annoying. Closest to 1 star yet. In fact it is one star.
Pleasantly surprised here. Not that it is an awesome album but rather surprised it didn’t suck. I was prepared to tolerate but actually kind of enjoyed.
This reeks of early 2000s. All I picture is that dumb Leo DiCaprio movie about a beach. That said it’s solid I don’t hate it.
Exactly what I expected. Nothing to elaborate on here.
Ohhh, lot of songs on here that I don’t know. La woman is my favorite doors song. Wonder how much of this record is filler. Very bluesy. Wouldn’t call any of it filler. I like it. Easy 4 for me.
It’s a classic band, a classic song, and the record was better than I expected it to be. I never bothered to dive deep into Motörhead - as the line in the song goes - it’s all the same to me. Three stars - nothing wowed me.
This looks terrible - and it’s a double album. Ok I’m half way through. The word that keeps coming up in my head is unnecessary. This record is not needed on this list. This record is not needed by society. The over singing by CA is unnecessary. I’ll stick it out. About 40 minutes left…back half of the album I was looking up song credits. The lead singer from 4 non blondes wrote a lot of it and she is apparently a song writing machine for lots of people. At least I learned something from this listen.
This is not my favorite genre - but if we’re at least catchy it could be enjoyable. New wave electronic pop bores me. It’s fine, I have heard worse on this list of records to listen to before I die.
Another “genius” that I don’t think I will get. I actually got this. I liked it. Kinda blusieish. Will the pimp had great guitar work. Pleasantly surprised here. This is what I am here for. Hit the wrong button. This is three stars.
This was very enjoyable - what a talent. And to read that this is essentially improvised is crazy to me. I need to research that more. 4 stars would listen again. Very pleasant.
Talk about music not matching album artwork or artist name. Another one I had to listen to on YouTube. Started out as 80s disco inspired dance music. Took a turn but was expecting it to be a bit more trippy - it’s pretty straight ahead stuff. Not my favorite genre ever but it’s fine. Certainly not bad.
Ok I have no idea what this is supposed to be. Before I bash it - I want to make sure this is not supposed to be some sort of tribute to any horrific event from the past. I get them trying to do something different but still it’s trash. Want to give it 1 star but I hate trashing creativity. I’ll give it a 2. Nope slept on it. 1 star
Ah potentially the originator of wham bam thank you ma’am - worth the listen to find this out. Vintage country. I didn’t mind it actually.
I’m a sucker for Adele - love her voice. Specifically on Someone Like You. Actually saw her live at MSG. Was slightly disappointed she didn’t try the original “don’t forget me I beg” line in the original pitch/key/tone whatever the proper term is. I really like this album and yes - it’s worthy of 5 stars. Didn’t realize Rick Rubin produced.
Never gave these guys a chance and I really enjoyed this record. I expected it to be dark, monotone, boring. Had some catchy stuff, parts I wanted to listen to again. Not an average record - I’ll give it a four.
Very British poppy stuff. Nothing very original here. Nothing very bad.
Classic album but I never loved these guys. Always bored me. Listening to this probed to be no different. Bo-ring.
Not even really for airports. This is just tones and sounds. Got nothing from this except the desire to sleep - which isn’t all that bad. Still got to give it a 2 - not bad, it’s just not music.
I really enjoyed this one. I’ve heard the name, never knew the music, never knew he died. Tragic accidental drowning. Based on this as his only release, I’m betting he could have been huge. Great stuff. Second listen was even better. Easy 4 stars, considered giving it 5.
Not for me. Really boring pop. I don’t know why anyone would need to hear this seems basic to me.
As the debut from them I expected it to be more raw and it was. Was never drawn to the British punk scene.
This is five stars - not so much because it’s banger after banger, but because yes everyone should hear this record. Original, creative and Jim Morrison is a legend. As much as people critique his lyrics as childish doesn’t make it any less awesome. One of the best album closers ever.
Was interested to hear this and research them - was Morressy part of the smiths? Where did they start, how many records etc. Well I don’t really care. Boring record, not my favorite production. Second half was certainly better. Not sure why I see this record on so many best of lists. I had higher expectations.
Hot take - most overrated band ever. No denying importance, place in history etc but they were right place right time killing off metal blah blah blah. But aside from a few songs they are boring.
Very surprised to see Jack White solo stuff on here. This dude just gets rock and roll music. Interesting stuff. Cool tone on his solos. Like this dude.
This was interesting - very mellow and pleasant to listen to. Didn’t motivate me to learn anything more. Good record glad I listened.
This was a much better album than I expected it to be. I actually really enjoyed it. I am surprised and may even go so far as to listen to more of these guys. Great stuff.
More yacht rock. Great stuff really enjoyed it. Great songwriting great musicianship. It will always be “are you reeling in the yeast” to me though.
Never tonight I’d like this whole collection. Great stuff. Took me a long time to appreciate this stuff. The melodies and harmonies are great. I’m a sucker for the song god only knows.
Yeah this was fine. I didn’t love her though.
Maybe my least favorite from them - seem very experimental lots of xylophones and other interesting instruments. Still better than a lot of trash in this list. Favorite is as ugly as I seem. Jack white is awesome.
More folk. Very eclectic we’ll say. Not my bag.
Kinks are a classic. Never heard any of these tracks. Take that back I know sunny afternoon. Seems pretty typical for the mid sixties. I’m sure there is some importance here but not interested enough to research. Also I’m not listening to the bonus tracks. So there.
Nothing screams 90s louder than Beck. Never got into him.
Duh, of course. Timing of this one is good. Going to see David Gilmour this weekend. He’s still got it.
This seemed like a much more diverse record than the last Joni Mitchell listen. I liked this a lot more. So much so that I think I will give this one 4 stars. Her voice was much more pleasing to me on this record as well. Perhaps I was in a shit mood last time lol.
Listened to Joni Mitchell right into this. Tone of voice was very similar. I kinda liked this in a nostalgic way. Not that I heard it before but it felt so 60s. Interesting listen.
Elvis is great. No denying. I enjoyed this.
This record was huge in college for me. Talented dude just hate the politics. I don’t love politics mixed with my music I’m trying enjoy. I can look past it though as audio only. Once I watch a performance I’m turned off. That all said this record is awesome - different from anything else out at the time. For that it’s close to five stars. Actually I can look past the lyrics it is 5 stars.
One of my favorites ever. This record changed things for me. Just saw them live this weekend - 42 years after this record was released. They are still amazing - best live band ever and I’m not sure this is their best album. Easiest 5 star rating so far. No brainer.
First soundtrack generated by this list I think. Surprised there are not more. Very atmospheric - while listening I was wondering what was happening in the movie at the time. Kinda want to see it now. This is definitely more than just moods and tones. I liked this. Never heard of the composers before - I think I’ll look them up.
Yep what you’d expect from a hardcore band although I will say it was a little more elaborate than I would expect - like actual structure, cool bass lines, arrangements. Oddly enough this band showed up as a post on my instagram account and I was able to get a little of their background. Apparently one of the first DIY type bands, self promotion etc. Pretty cool stuff.
Pleasantly surprised here. Lots to like, but yes plenty of monotony. There were actual melodies, harmonies and structure. Good stuff.
I think this is their classic album - go your own way is a fucking great song. As great as that song is don’t stop thinking about tomorrow is so corny - I hate it. I’m sure this gets tons of 5s, I’ll give it a 4. Alsways said the songs Stevie is featured in are the best. Side note I hate the two nuts hanging from Mic’s midsection.
Something about Neil young’s music draws me in. Distinctive voice, great melodies, meaningful lyrics. I like this a lot.
Standard 80s jazzy bluesy pop. Not interesting to me.
Spotify has this album with about 36 songs - I looked it up and only listened to what was on the original release. I was not familiar with any of these songs but it was pretty good actually. Much deeper band than what I had thought given the whole Davey Jones thing and tv show and all. I’m pretty sure I read these guys had Jimi Hendrix open for them before he hit it big. What a terrible album cover.
Not as upbeat as the last Costello record. I mean this was fine some cool stuff here. Nothing notable enough to go back to. I kinda liked it.
It’s about to be writ again - Bowie is awesome. Life on mars to me is such a beautiful song. Looking forward to listening to the lesser known tracks - hopefully not just filler. Great stuff. Queen Bitch is a great tune. Bowie is awesome. Easy 4 not sure about a 5. Nope this is a 4 - sorry David.
Fun listen. Exactly what you would expect. Classic stuff. Three stars.
This was interesting. I kinda liked it actually. Nothing groundbreaking but pleasant enough.
Never heard of these guys or any of the songs from this record. Came out in 1992 and it sounds like maybe they were at the forefront of this early 90s alternative dance type music. It’s fine. Didn’t move me.
This was interesting but not great. This is a listen to it 18 times for it to click. Not overly concerned about it clicking. Considering it’s Thanksgiving it’ll get three stars. You are welcome Can.
Never thought I’d like Bob Dylan. I like this one too. I gotta listen to him more often.
Yes dancing queen is a classic, I knew the song Fernando, but this album is just corny. One great song the rest is a whole lotta meh.
Mabey I’m overly cynical here today but this just felt gimmicky. Interesting concept of having African dudes playing blues music but I just didn’t buy it. Good effort and maybe I’m wrong. Side note this seems like it is one of the most current records I have had to listen to on this list.
Like the last pixies record I had high hopes and wasn’t disappointed. Interesting album would listen again. Just the right mix of weird and melody.
If this had one or two more recognizable songs it would be a 5. I liked this. Elton John is great and I really regret not going to see him during his final tour. Got a feeling there will be more Elton John on this list.
My wife loves these guys - I know a couple of the hits. I liked this. Dark moody. I’d like to see them live.
This is not what I expected from joy division. This was guitars and bass and drums. Didn’t hear a ton of poppy synths. Maybe that comes later with them. Dark, kind of whiny. It’s fine, don’t hate.
Never heard of these guys and This is not what I was expecting. 60s-70s sometimes beach boys-y vibe. Great vocal harmonies and really well done. All I kept thinking was they put time and effort into this record. I like it a lot. I’ll actually listen again. Kind of record if you play in the background people will ask who is this. Great record.
More background restaurant music. Didn’t feel like anything more than that.
Hmm, this record came about a year after allegedly raping a 13 year old with puff daddy. I don’t really want to listen to this. Even before the allegation came out I was never a fan. I’ll listen though. Hate to admit it. This is a 4. I liked it.
Very cool record. I really liked it. Different and fresh. Lots of catchy stuff on here.
U2 is a band that I kind of like and kind of don’t like. I would have liked to have seen them live though. That said they were huge and this album got them big. Sunday Bloody Sunday video on mtv of them performing at red rocks is a classic.
I didn’t realize I needed to hear another chic album. It’s good though. Well written talented musicians. Well produced. I’d give it 3,5 but gonna round down. Sorry.
I thought emmylou was a country lady from the 50-60s. Surprised to see this was released in 2000. It’s fine not inspired enough to look her up at all. She sounded like Susanna Hoffs from the bangles at times. It was boring.
Wanted to like it. I didn’t really. I. Fact it was super corny with all the between song questions.
Leonard Cohen - another guy I heard of often but know nothing about. Is he a broadway show writer? Or is he just a folk singer? Why is Dustin Hoffmans picture on the cover? Ok he is like a cross between Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. I like it. Actually he may have been on this list already. Must not have left an impression. Update confirmed first time on this list. Three stars. Final answer.