Top 10 phrases from this album: 10. Swiftly as we embark on a journey, I had to get an attorney 9. For I can excel real well like a gazelle 8. You’re heated up like a thermostat 7. So make like a camper, and go take a hike 6. You puny Protozoa, you’re so minute you didn’t know 5. I’m like a neurosurgeon, operating with a purer version 4. I’m rushing you like a defensive end as I recommend 3. Have enough brain cells so I can stay paid well 2. Chic and unique with lots of kicks like a cleat 1. MCs like me will rise like the Enterprise

Great voice, enjoyed this album until “The naughty little flea” and “One more dance” which were utterly terrible.

What the hell was that?

Not bad, maybe 2-3 good songs, gets a little repetitive. Sounds like a British Cage the Elephant

Not bad. But you definitely have to be in the mood.

Kind of psychedelic. Tried to like it but just okay.

Classic concept album but man it’s long

Pretty manic. Fortunately the entire album was only 15 minutes long.

A little too theatrical

Not bad. Those guys could definitely harmonize.

I had never heard of the band so didn’t know what to expect. Didn’t care for the first half of the album as it sounded like folksy Bob Dylan. Thought the latter part of the album was better, more psychedelic, and the songs more textured.

Album didn’t do much for me but I am appreciative of the influence they had on later bands (Nirvana, Metallica, Green Day).

Never heard of them. Apparently they were pioneers for slowcore, a genre I also had never heard of. Now I know why.

Never heard of these guys. Not bad but one song sounded like it was sung by Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Definitely had a great voice. Brass instrumentation on the tracks was nice.

Never listened to this album before. Not what I was expecting from David Bowie. Very different than his later albums and mainstream hits.

Haunting and trippy with cool percussion

Terrible, F. The only thing I liked about this album was when it ended.

Entertaining but a lot of chatter between songs.

Lot of random sounds in that last track, impressive that they somehow managed to incorporate a cuckoo clock in a rock jam.

Never listened to this album before but it’s worth the hype.

Great singer / songwriter. “You can call me Al” video gives it an extra star.

Felt like an SNL skit with Christopher Walken yelling “I gotta have more tambourine”

A lot more polished than their earlier work. The only good songs from the album made it to the radio, otherwise pretty average.

Pretty solid

I probably slightly prefer the Van Hagar era but this is the best VH album with Diamond Dave as front man.

Pretty rough

As is the case with most GnR albums, a few really great songs displaying Axl’s range and Slash’s talent but also several songs which are downright awful.

Couple of good songs. Really liked “Pastime Paradise” and didn’t realize that was the original that the Coolio remake was based upon.

Some cool guitar riffs but overall album was just okay. Nothing stood out.

Cool rhythms, overall enjoyable

Could perhaps be used as background music if something more interesting was going on

Bleh

She has an interesting sound

Jack should stick with playing guitar rather than tinkering around with marimba, tambourine, and maracas. But I guess it’s hard to jam out with the guitar when you are singing about doorbells.

Had a hard time finding this album because apparently he recorded over 100 albums and is in the Guinness book of world records. Hard to comprehend recording that much music.

Intriguing album, some songs gave a UK night club vibe, while others sounded like they could be on the soundtrack of an HBO “after hours” movie.

Some sort of mashup of country, rock, and grunge but unfortunately took the worst elements of each genre. Overly distorted guitars, off pitch vocals, and ridiculously long outros.

Some decent songs with good beats / mixes but repetitive at times. Some songs were so bad though I had to skip to the next track.

Some iconic riffs. Probably my second favorite Led Zeppelin album behind IV.

Some of the songs were okay. Felt like the entire album was produced with just a synthesizer so no real depth to the tracks.

Just okay

Felt like 16 different versions of the same song. Maybe the lyrics were different but after a few songs I found myself tuning them out.

Not bad but I can only take so much Morressey at a time.

Typical Beck with random sounds and lyrics. First song was good, rest of album was entertaining but not memorable.

He is a talented musician but overall the album was a little too groovy for me.

Somewhat entertaining, had some good beats.

Quintessential NIN

First song was good, rest of album was just okay.

The Beatles apparently opted to go with quantity over quality for this album.

Couple of very good, classic songs. His clean vocals are so much better than his harsh vocals which are often unintelligible.

Sleep inducing

Not bad, had a few catchy songs.

Interesting but kind of have to be in the mood for this one

Probably would be cool to listen to if hanging out at a jazz bar.

Was annoying to listen to.

First half of the album is terrible, particularly “mother”. The second half would be an outstanding EP.

Felt like had some potential but missed badly.

Nah, boring.

Very brass forward backing music, but entertaining

Top 10 phrases from this album: 10. Swiftly as we embark on a journey, I had to get an attorney 9. For I can excel real well like a gazelle 8. You’re heated up like a thermostat 7. So make like a camper, and go take a hike 6. You puny Protozoa, you’re so minute you didn’t know 5. I’m like a neurosurgeon, operating with a purer version 4. I’m rushing you like a defensive end as I recommend 3. Have enough brain cells so I can stay paid well 2. Chic and unique with lots of kicks like a cleat 1. MCs like me will rise like the Enterprise

Knew one song which was decent. Rest of the album just kind of blended together

Underwhelming

I was skeptical when this album was first released 25 years ago but they managed to pull it off. The orchestra doesn’t necessarily make the songs better but definitely an interesting reinterpretation. Enjoyed re-revisiting this album after many years since the last listen.

Entertaining

Good but not great. Paul Rogers vocals were the highlight but the guitar and drums felt mundane.

Very interesting musically

Bleh

This album was much heavier than I had anticipated.

It was alright, she has a soulful voice.

I generally like Paul Simon but this was not his best. Was like listening to a bad book of poems with silly metaphors put to music. Could rename the album Paul Simon “Songs about Things”.

Pretty bluesy for The Stones

A little heavy on the synthesizer but some classic 80’s songs.

Album was okay, not really memorable

Some songs had a pretty good vibe

Only enjoyable song was the instrumental. Perhaps if the vocal tracks were from the entire album, then it might be decent.

Lyrics were a bit repetitive at times and very heavy on social commentary. But entertaining underlying tracks and mix.

Overall solid album.

Just okay

Probably a lot of fun to see this in a live concert.

Album started off strong but then faded

The production on this album was terrible, very unpolished.

So boring. At least didn't do all 50 states.

Weird album

Solid

Auto-tune garbage

Not bad, got a bit repetitive though

Handful of good songs, the rest of this bloated 2-disc album felt self indulgent and forgettable

Besides the opening track, nothing really stands out. Just feels like more of the same from The White Stripes.

Pretty entertaining

Very weird, yet somewhat intriguing.

Painfully boring

Not bad but a little too groovy, sounded like even had some wind chimes on the first track.

Not bad, enjoyed the baritone.

The title track was great, rest just ok

Album started off strong, a little heavy on the saxophone. However by the end felt repetitive with the same tunes and random shouts, just different lyrics.

Very disjointed

Typical 90’s alt rock

The instrumental intro was cool, the rest of the album was silly.

Underwhelming

very different, somewhat enjoyable

Not my favorite Beastie Boy album but solid.

It was okay, nothing special

Never heard of this guy, not my thing

Folksy and boring

Kind of hokey

Pretty good, album started off strong but songs started to blend together toward the end

Just okay, probably more suited to being played at an outdoor bar versus general listening

Just okay

After listening to this boring album, I definitely won’t remember his name.

Three classic songs, but the rest of the album was somewhat disappointing

Interesting but vocals a little whiny at times.

Weird vocals, sounded like they were recorded under water.

Pretty solid debut album, the songs and riffs tend to stick in your head

Sonically similar to Spinal Tap and deserving of the same two word review “shit sandwich”

Well produced, smooth rap vocals, cool beats and samples, plus bonus points for introducing Snoop. But the lyrics are rough at times

Crazy Diamonds parts 1-48 could have been trimmed way down. Other songs were good.

First part of the album was surprisingly catchy, but the latter half was quite forgettable

Better than expected, except “Aumgn” and “Peking O” which sucked

This album was all over the place, bonus points for the Ron Burgundy-esque jazz flute, but “Revelation” became tiresome.

Talented musicians

Solid blues album

Good album, high energy

Great voice, enjoyed this album until “The naughty little flea” and “One more dance” which were utterly terrible.

Meh

Great alt rock album, Smashing Pumpkins at their peak.

Not what I was expecting, but unsure if better or worse

First time listening to this band, a bit melancholic at times but overall enjoyable

Very different, enjoyed the baritone but became tedious after a while.

A few good songs, some were surprisingly heavy on the bass guitar.

Entertaining, for a while at least

Definitely below expectations

Great voice, album was just okay though.

What the hell was that?

Entertaining except “Dumb Girl” was pretty ridiculous

Sad Beck

Probably would have been great to see live, as an album just okay

While I appreciate the influence this album had on later bands, the overall sound of the music felt hollow

Has a brooding but cool vibe

Pretty subpar album compared to their usual high quality work

Not bad but not very memorable

Felt like I was listening to The Brady Bunch’s greatest hits album.

Kind of a snoozer

Interesting guitar work, vocal harmonies, and use of stereo sound

Some songs were cool, some were a jumbled mess

Was unsure about this one, so gave it a second listen. While it had a few catchy songs and some interesting sounds at times, overall it was just okay.

Not as heavy as expected

Was pretty forgettable until “No Sympathy” which was wild.

Heard of the band but never listened to them. Definitely enjoyed this one. Reminded me a lot of INXS.

Was not overly compelled by the story of Mr. Sorrow

Excellent production for a live album. Could have been 5-stars with a better setlist

Pretty groovy, not a big fan of the percussive use of clapping and snapping

Some classic songs. Yet neither google nor AI could clarify the definition of the apparent verb “choogle”

“Is and Is and Is” was good, the rest of the album was pretty soft.

Enjoyed this album, especially after having watched the documentary of the band which is also excellent

Even without understanding the language, the music itself was very enjoyable

Obnoxious and annoying

Not exactly my cup of tea and the album is pretty melancholy, but she has an amazing voice and listening to “Hello” gave me chills

First time listening to this album, bizarre but intriguing. Could hear some influences from The Bee Gees and Wham. Undecided about the cover of the iconic “Comfortably Numb” but have to give some credit for remaking it into a completely different vibe.

Not only an all time great album, but also created a seismic shift in the music landscape for a generation

Found myself tuning this out several times, but yet don’t feel like I missed out on much

Pretty indifferent

Not bad but needed more vocals, otherwise just felt like club music

Good but not great. Is every Beatles album on this list?

I enjoyed the movie “8 mile” so was hopeful this album would be decent but it was pretty rough

Album was okay, easy listening

Album didn’t do much for me

Felt like an unrefined, crappy Duran Duran

One of my favorite bands but probably my least favorite album from them. “Psychosocial” and “Snuff” are solid.

Pretty heavy but melodic guitars riffs, plus Ozzy, what’s not to like?

A couple of good songs, the rest were pretty boring

Wow, not what I was expecting. Not exactly my favorite style of music, but she definitely has a great voice.

Didn’t get much out of this album, except this guy really hates his job parking cars.

Just ok, glad he found his niche with animated movies

Knew the hits, rest of the album was pretty fun

Slightly better than his first album, still not my thing though

Not bad, liked “Paintwork”

Started out somewhat interesting, but by the middle of the album was just too much

Not much to like, except it was over in less than 30 minutes

A few interesting songs, otherwise pretty average

Grooviness of the 70’s in full effect

Album starts off solid with “Finest Worksong” and the hits “The End of the World” and “The One I Love” still hold up. Tough call on this one as the rest of the album was pretty middle of the road.

Interesting concept. Really enjoyed the first half of the album but the second half fell flat.

Thought I was somewhat familiar with Depeche Mode but did not know any of these songs. After listening to the album now I know why, nothing special here.

no doubting his guitar talent, but this album was not as strong as his first

No big hits on this album, but still pretty solid overall

First few tracks were entertaining, but the album progressively devolved into garbage.

The good: songwriting The bad: vocals The ugly: way too much harmonica

Somewhat shocked by having back-to-back Dylan albums from a random generator. Yet was pleasantly surprised by this album. His voice is still a little rough but thankfully he ditched the excessive harmonica.

Some great guitar riffs throughout, was ready to give this 4-stars but the last track was absolute shite

Feels like this album was AI-generated. Technically sound but boring and lifeless.

Never heard of this band, album was okay but a bit disjointed

Couple of decent songs, but the rest were cheesy and/or obnoxious. Was teetering on 2-stars until “Beth” which was so cringeworthy had to drop to 1-star.

Found myself zoning out on this multiple times, tried to refocus but then a piece of debris drifting in the wind would catch my attention and that was actually more interesting

Overall solid album, groundbreaking guitar work, innovative use of stereo mixing

Entertaining and lively album

Mixed feelings on this album. Smooth vocals, some interesting arrangements, but the last few songs were super sappy.

Pretty underwhelming especially compared to their peak music from the 80’s and early 90’s.

Great album name and artwork, besides that the music itself was pretty middle of the road.

Pretty indifferent. If I heard this album again, I probably wouldn’t recognize any songs.

Solid album from start to finish.

Whatever this genre is, I could do without.

Album felt like a slow meandering waltz, but did close out with a great rendition of “All Along the Watchtower”.

No…more…Morrissey….

Bleh

Was not as good as I had hoped

For a live album this fell a little flat. Even the hit “The Boys are Back in Town” was rough.

Just another British indie rock album, nothing special

Album started off weird but tolerable, became progressively more annoying, but the insufferable final track ultimately dropped it down to 1-star level

Pretty enjoyable album, high energy, decent cover songs

Enjoyed this album, had a different jazz vibe

Not bad, lot of innovative and interesting sounds.

Just okay, kind of got tired of the album about halfway through

Album was better than expected, having 2 Supergrass albums on this list not expected

Not a huge Dylan fan, but this album was pretty good

Solid album

What have I done to deserve that? “Shopping” and “Heart” dropped it to 2-stars.

The hits and dance songs were good, the slower songs not so good.

Pretty much what I expected from a Yes album, a few bright moments but mostly obnoxious and full of random noises.

Title track is great, the rest of the songs better suited as background music.

Solid album, was good to listen to again after a long hiatus

Just don’t like this genre, understand this was apparently a pivotal album but was relieved when it ended.

Innovative, enjoyed the sampling and percussion.

First half of the album was okay but then things fell apart. “Come Together” was twice as long as it needed to be, and the latter half of the album was soft and uninteresting.

Solid debut album, crazy to think that this was released 55 years ago

Definitely nothing special

The longer “European Son” dragged on, the closer this album got to 1-star.

Never heard of this band, album started strong, had a few questionable songs toward the end.

strangely hypnotic

solid album, well produced, vocals feel like blend of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan

All-star cast, but some of the songs are rough

Talented musician, but just can’t get behind the pitch of the vocals

Felt extremely basic, from the 5-second guitar solos, to the simple keyboard arrangements, and almost entirely quarter-note percussion beats.

Solid debut album with several great tracks, seamlessly blends synth with rock

Great voice, album kind of dragged on toward the end, hard to believe that she was only 19 years old when this was released

Very solid

First song was good, but the rest of the album was pretty disappointing. “Bluebird” and “Mamunia” were annoying enough to drop this down to 2-stars.

Pretty mixed bag, the vocals were a bit harsh and some of the songs were overly manic, but did enjoy the instrumental songs

Certainly not my genre, but good songwriting

Not bad, pretty easy to listen to

Great album, hits are good but overall not quite as good as Badmotorfinger.

Entertaining, lot of interesting sounds and layers. Probably a 3.5-star album, just not quite enough for 4-stars.

This album was an absolute mess, mostly a snoozefest, but the falsetto songs were cringeworthy enough to earn 1-star

Had a good flow and rhythm, not spectacular enough though to warrant more than 3-stars.

Very similar to the previous Neil Young album on this last, still not a fan.

Album was okay. More impressive was that in a just a few years this band launched the careers of 3 legendary guitarists — Clapton, Beck, Page.

Mostly entertaining, some songs a bit slow

Had a lot of dissonant sounds and was pretty heavy on the guitar distortion at times, but was intriguing enough that I might give another listen.