Killing Joke
Killing JokePost-punk debut that separated the contenders from the pretenders.
Post-punk debut that separated the contenders from the pretenders.
A true leap in talent, production and lyrical prowess. Thoroughly enjoy her pop stardom in both the English and French versions.
Perfect start and wake up to the 1001 album journey through historic rock and roll.
First time giving this album a full listen from top to bottom. Certainly a solid output by Paul finally giving his audience a Beatles like experience.
Germany art pop at its finest.
Summery Irish folk dance that beckons for a period long past its prime.
Spacey, trippy, historic. Blends pop and jazz into the quintessential pro rock album of our times.
Lovely send off for a legend still at the top of his craft.
A window into the soul of a troubled individual outlines a wonderful folk debut.
Pinnacle soul, lovely voice and a powerhouse of an album.
The top, the highest, the peak of Brit Pop that holds its weight today.
Triumphant debut that would spawn the careers of everyone within the group. These heights are rarely reached and achieved for future success.
The Cosmic Ballet Goes On....
Production heavy, guitar focused blues outlined the true power of The White Stripes.
Stunning post posthumous work that captured a bluesy masterpiece of a life cut short.
Grandiose, vast, demands repeat listens to center in on the intricacies of the lyrics and arrangements. Demanding of your time and attention when an artist doesn't need Spotify to know their worth.
The original, classic and groundbreaking album that paved the way for future generations.
Sinatra riding high after two back-to-back Grammy albums of the year teams up with Antonio Carlos to elevate the bossa nova sound to new heights.
Peak indie rock. The energy, performance and lyrical blast is an era of its time that holds up to this day.
A western classic brought into the present through Fallout New Vegas. A time capsule for the olden days on the prairie.
An intriguing blend of country, blues and soul.
The peak of Van Halen's cross between hard and glam rock. Heavy singles that appealed a wide audience while appreciating long-time fans.
Post-punk debut that separated the contenders from the pretenders.
Brian Wilson's finest. Blending their tiered pop sound into a revolutionary record.
An influential masterpiece that needed time to build it's legacy.
A timeless classic that greatly benefited from a much needed remastering.
Dreamy, trippy, perfectly synced up to your life.
An interesting collection of politically charged lyrics. Likely needs a return spin to dive deeper.
The height of salsa that blends the perfect groove for the knowledgeable and rookie listener.
Revolutionary visions to blend pop, funk and Prince's signature guitar.
A forgotten indie darling that regained traction through re-release. 2nd best output after Jeff.
Old school Dylan resurfaces in the late 90s to produce another gem for the post modern world.
Beautiful piano arrangements, deep vocal soul but more of an album of its time. Still happy to appreciate today.
British trip hop pioneers with a debut that blends genres and your mind.
A bit more formulaic for a collective that has much stronger individual outputs. Still an enjoyable romp.
A standout darling that shattered the divide between indie and mainstream. The perfection behind this specific craft alienated the group to take one of the hardest left turns towards expectations for a career still redefining expectations to this day.
A definite product of its time. While I have found memories of hearing this back in 1997, it no longer resonates or holds up for my tastes.
A gritty and strong vocal performance from the King. A lovely introduction to a more expansive catalog of tracks.
One of Stevie's many masterworks. A true artist flexing on his multi-instrument skill set with grown up lyrics that still resonates with his growing audience.
Post Army Elvis stumbles a bit with consistency but still has the pipes to crank out the blues.
A classic rock staple. Undeniably catchy and fun. Stands the test of time.
A historic album that provided a voice that would spark a wild controversy. Unfairly dismissed at the time but has proven to be a timeless classic.
Folk dueling vocals, sharp lyrics and timeless melodies. A winner then and a winner now.
A lead single that transcended music at the time and pop culture to date. The full album still brings the energy of timeless soul rock.
Steve Winwood led the charge for this by the numbers blues rock album. Seems somewhat by the numbers in this day and age but a solid history lesson for a force within the industry.
Truly an album of its time. The predecessor to Jock Jams that would rule the stadium world for decades. That nostalgia drip is real and still brings a smile to my face. Maybe not one to have on repeat but holds a special place in your heart.
Hectic, chaotic, melodic and prominent songwriting.....of the times. The rawness of the production seems a bit of the era and doesn't translate as well for me on a personal level.
A perfect blend of pop and goth that was dark yet accessible. The melodies and lyrics are on point and stand the test of time.
Alt rockers hit the jackpot with legit rifts and hooks that bleed into your heart over 12 tracks.
Bold, daring and quintessential avant-garde.
A tour de force debut album with dense melodies and harmonics. A true wonder of an album that bursts with spring energy and lifts the spirit.
The original. The pioneers. The beginning of the electronic craze and of course it comes from Düsseldorf. Buckle up.
A timeless classic from an individual that is tough to stomach these days. Still, looking at this album in a vacuum has genre defining hits and leave a strong legacy.
The perfect blend of jazz for a beginner to waltz into. Easy listening although complex arrangements.
Powerful raw lyrics behind an original brand of soul like no other. Elements of rock, fund and just an overall mind trip that is relevant to the political climate of all eras.
Post Sex Pistols life takes on a familiar turn with anti establishment and killer hooks. This album helped usher in the post-punk era and the rock wave going into the 80s.
Early synth pop ushering in a blend of new wave, goth and other metrics that defined the 80s.
Björk is a bit of an enigma with her bold and unique arrangements. I've long desired to get closer to her music but have struggled to maintain a deeper connection. Debut blends together several genres with memorable lyrics and a passionate voice. Certainly worth revisiting to bring out the true genius of her work.
A solid blast from the past.
Club, soul and so much more.
Phenomenal debut from true trend setters. No other group like them at the time or to date.
An absolute monster of an album that continued the dominance expected from Led Zeppelin for the golden ages of hard rock.
An acquired cup of tea for non-Tom Waits fans but can see the charm behind his style.
The perfect blend of hip hop and soul over the tiny bit excessive length but it never seems to run dry.
Psychedelic funk's bible. A true legacy produced by a legend of the genre in George Clinton.
A wonderful compilation to re-introduce you to a queen of jazz that is still timeless today.
A solid 80s romp with a timeless classic in Sweet Dreams.
Technically sound that rips through longer than kept my ear. An output that did not agree with me on a personal level but can appreciate for others.
Passion, rage, flow, beauty.
Quintessential album that along with the Strokes helped spark the garage rock revolution of the early 2000s. The beginning of Jack White's impressive career.
A pioneer of space rock and the peak of an amazing career journey.
The perfect yacht rock album that blends smooth jazz and a hint of rock. Throw this on while exploring the various islands of the Bahamas and you'll be in heaven.
Industrial, noise punk debut from Big Black. The production is rough but enough edge and lyrical wit to keep you engaged though. Not my personal cup of tea but appreciate its historical significance.
The first album that is truly not for me. The arrangements, lyrics and oddities may have technical composure but just didn't hit for me track by track.
The second solo album from post break-up Paul Simon hits hard with melodies and lyrical wit. A true classic from front to back.
An instant rock classic. A band that defined genres. A total win from start to finish.
An early workhorse of the space rock genre. First time listener and really dug the combination of styles. Going to be a repeater for sure.
An absolute breeze of an album with 14 tracks just under 16 minutes. Not my cup of tea but can't complain too much while learning about the history of punk uprising.
An earth shaking, power house of an album by a storied veteran of the industry.
Punk meets hip-hop in a refreshing politically charged album of its time. MIA hasn't held up in terms of her promising debut but the appreciation is still there (if you ignore her current rantings).
Megadeth is not in my wheelhouse. This is a difficult album to review from a technical or artistic standpoint when the music does not agree with my tastes. Overall I can see the measurement of where it ranks in the trash categories but it is just not for me.
Psychedelic craftwork in the height of the 60s wave.
An 80s masterpiece with a current revival. The power and beauty still stand tall today.
A true leap in talent, production and lyrical prowess. Thoroughly enjoy her pop stardom in both the English and French versions.
The final Hüsker Dü album culminates with the rock and maturity you'd expect from Bob Mould. A band to remember.
The master of indie folk weaves acoustic melodies with lyrical craft that pains and amazes.
An important electronic act and an important album. That being said, it has a certain nature of repetitiveness that doesn't necessarily mean timeless. The boundaries and working blocks for future success are transparent.
A continued run of form that will never be matched. A stone cold classic from beginning to end. The energy and pacing has no rival.
A new discovery on my radar for post-punk. At the edge of the 70s before new-wave but has that sprinkle anticipating the coming change. A wonderful new addition to anyone's collection.
A classic rock stable blending psychedelic and heavy leaning rock.
A superb hit single to lead off followed by an album of its time. Never really gets back into full gear but a decent listen.
A mastercraft of rock, blues and jazz from a living legend in Rod. The soundwork holds up and is as relevant as ever.
Three in a row. The Zeppelin continues down a deeper and darker path that excites and dazzles.
A new one for me. A mind blending and genre busting output over four girthy songs. Something to revisit but a pleasant first experience.
A revolutionary album with powerful lyrics that hits at the racial divides with authority.
A psychedelic trip blending genres I didn't know where a wonderful match. Not everything hit but an important album of its era.
A rock revolution that was instrumental in the craze.
A decent romp through the post-Zeppelin era. The Born to be Wild side step though is almost unforgivable.
A strange trip into ambient that mixes a variety of genres to soothe the soul
An absolute classic from a man that may no longer deserve our attention.
A new album for me. This hits on all fronts with powerful lyrics and Wu-Tang additions throughout.
A classic rock staple with a few anthems of the era. A few tracks take a bit of a slog but an overall enjoyable listen.
Another marvel out of the Electric Lady studio. The melt of R&B, jazz and rock comes together over the course of the lengthy tracks for only 8 total.
Guitar rock, classic, staple, essential.
An introspective dive into the unknown. King Crimson challenges your mind.