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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious FivePioneers of rap. Some of this is really good and fun. Other stuff is unbearable.
Pioneers of rap. Some of this is really good and fun. Other stuff is unbearable.
This is the soundtrack in hell. It was the worst thing I’ve ever heard. Some critics put it as high as top 60 of all time. Absolutely terrible. It wasn’t even on Spotify.
Masters of sampling. This album is often overlooked.
This deserves more time and attention than I gave it. It’s one I’ll come back to. Does anybody really like his voice? No one sounds like him, however. There’s no mistaking Dylan.
This is my first album review for this project. Does it get any better than this? It's a perfect album. I dare you to name a band with four better players. These guys are geniuses and freakishly good.
This was the first time for me to really listen to Talking Heads. They do some cool stuff, but I don't love the singing on the record. Unconventional. Worth at least one listen.
Pure voice. Horns and strings. Soul. Crystal clear recording. Space to breathe. Wonderful in every way.
First time listening to Iron Maiden. Don’t ask me what took so long. This is hit or miss for me. Great guitar work but don’t love the slash metal. “Children of the Damned” was my favorite
First time listening it’s all right. Solid song writing I don’t understand stand all the fuss.
Oh yeah. Good listen. I knew the opener, of course, but everything was new. It’s a fun listen. Heart and soul.
Jazz fusion. Not my thing. It just sounded like he was playing with his little brother’s toy instruments.
Holy Toy Story! That’s all I can think of listening to this. It’s not bad, but it all just sounds cheesy to me.
There’s no mistaking The Pixies’ sound. I never would have guessed they were from Boston.
Classic. Don’t make rap like they used to.
Old school country. Too bad today’s country artists have diverted from what country music really is. I’d rather listen to this any day.
This needs to a 10 point scale. It’s a 7 (3.5). Never heard of these guys. They do some cool stuff.
Not my thing. I feel like I need acid and some glow sticks to really get into this, but that isn’t going to happen any time soon.
This was terribly boring and uncreative. No, thank you.
I’m very familiar with this one. Love it. So creative and loud. He’s a legend, a guitar god.
This is the soundtrack in hell. It was the worst thing I’ve ever heard. Some critics put it as high as top 60 of all time. Absolutely terrible. It wasn’t even on Spotify.
Cool is Miles Davis. Miles Davis is cool. Nevertheless, it’s not my thing.
Fathers of groove.
Guitar God. Incredible drumming. Bold as Love” is my new favorite song.
I can hear their influence on so much hip hop today. Love the energy and drive.
Too much gangsta shit for my taste.
The juxtaposition between orchestra and heavy metal is amazing. Beauty meets the beast. Love this.
No. This repetitive electronic music puts me in a bad mood. It goes no where and tells no story.
This album polarizes everyone it seems like. People either love it or hate it. The early 2000s was probably the weakest/worst rock music ever made. The whole rock/rap thing was bad. I’m so glad that’s done. Linkin Park’s songs all sound the same. It’s cool the first time and then gets really lame afterwards. I’m not siding with anyone.
I had never heard of this band before now. This has been the most pleasant surprise in this project so far. It really blew me away. I imagine it continue to get better as I keep listening.
This was exhausting to listen to. The singer sucks and makes this unbearable.
Good if you need to fall asleep.
Good drumming. Need to brush up on my African languages.
This was better than I thought it was going to be, but this band really does need a new singer. Put us out of our misery. We also need a ten-point scale to rate these albums. It’s not a 3, but it’s not a 2 either. 2.5 or 5/10.
Background music at best.
It’s hard to believe that this album is nearly 70 years old. It’s so clean and pure sounding. There is no other male singer with a more perfect voice. He’s the best. Classic yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Jazzy, laid back rapping. Cool. Not for me, though. Common is an exceptional composer, however.
Never been a big Bob Marley guy, but maybe it was because I wasn’t high enough. It is laid back, but it’s giving me beach vibes. But I don’t love the beach. Nothing wrong here. It’s just me.
This album didn’t age well. It’s sounds like old school video game soundtrack in some parts, but I can still hear so much of its influence on modern music. Thats says something.
This is really an incredible album. It caught me by surprise. It has a little bit of everything on here for every music taste. I’m impressed. I’m going to keep listening. Potential 5 but a 4 for now.
Dark and moody. Doesn’t hold up well. Coincidence that I just listened to New Order like two days ago??
These guys don’t really have a plan for creating music, which is fine if you’re in the band. However, when you subject other people to listen to the creation, you become a self-pretentious prick. This was not enjoyable, but maybe that was the idea. This is not one of the albums I needed to listen to.
If I had time, this one deserves another listen. I’d like to focus on lyrics.
Unmistakable. Classic. Clean. Pure of sound. She’s the Queen of Country.
This is not pleasing to listen to. When rappers purposefully make their voices weird just to be different is not something I’m in to. Is he talented? Yeah, I guess. I think I could make a similar album if I was given the tools to do so. Not impressed.
I was familiar with some of the songs here, and I was pleasantly surprised by the rest. This is good, and they had some really cool and heavy sounds that caught me off guard. Music was better then. Many artists are trying to do too much these days. I’d listen to this over Kendrick Lamar every single day.
This got more uninteresting as it went. It peaked in the first few and was downhill from there. Maybe I’m not gay enough to like it.
It’s jazz. It’s nice, I guess. It’s good for background music at dinnertime. I wouldn’t ever choose to listen to it on the road or in my headphones, though.
Some of these reviews are dumb. If you don’t like it, you don’t like it. Whatever. But to call this music “self-important” is stupid. These guys make solid rock music. Are they claiming to be the greatest? No. But I’m gonna say they’re my favorite band to ever come out of Canada.
I’d rather clean out my bathroom sink than listen to this again. It’s not the worst thing I’ve on here, though.
These guys were completely new to me. After listening, I can say that I was a little bit intrigued but mainly because I didn’t know what was going to happen next. Sometimes that can be a good thing, but this time it means that they lack identity. Clearly, they are flailing in the dark for something to hold on to.
This is what you get when a middle school concert band makes music for dogs. Dogs love it. Humans run from it.
The opening track was my favorite and I like this way more than I thought I would it was like ice tea on a hot day.
This was alright. Sounded like the first ska album.
Nothing more than background music for me.
Electronic music has never really been my jam - just too much repetition lyrically - but I enjoyed listening to this mostly. Maybe because it took me back to an exciting time in my life, though. I like thinking about how Fatboy Slim recorded this at his home. By the way, this album cover is 100% better than the shelves of records.
I’m really disappointed this album is on here. It sucks. It’s disrespectful to real musicians. It’s not even fun.
Not only did it change everything, it freaking rocks. Everybody playing in this album is off the charts, including Butch Vig.
I can’t believe I’ve never listened to this. It’s a nastier, dirtier version of The Stones - so raw. I love Iggy’s vocals. “I’m Wanna Be Your Dog” is my new favorite song.
Appropriate album today for the release of Taylor Swift’s new album. I don’t know much about either artist, but I can imagine Joni Mitchell having tremendous influence on TS. Anyway, this album did not impress me. I found it boring and her voice average.
Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it. I’m not gonna hate on a guy who makes nice sounding music from a past era. At least he’s not a copycat. The first song was my favorite.
The recording doesn’t hold up. It sounds really old. Nevertheless, this album is full of hits which everyone knows; however, most of them are covers. This album came out about the same time as some Beatles albums did with the same songs. Interesting. The Beatles did them better, though. I love the screams..too many?
Albums like this one are why I’m living this project so much. Billy Joel was a guy that I never listened to even though I knew I should but never took the time to do it. This has given me the opportunity to listen to albums like this. Billy Joel is great. His style of rock makes me feel sophisticated. I recognized a few of these songs, of course. Great stuff.
Another reason why I love this project. This is my kind of my music from my day. How have I never heard of these guys? I loved it. I didn’t love the singer. I could do better, but they’ve got some nasty licks. I’ll keep listening.
Modern country music…like plain oatmeal. It’s just not that good. “Slow Burn” is great with the banjo, though. “Rainbow” is good. I can leave the rest.
Why is everyone so high on this guy. He doesn’t have a great voice. He’s not rocking out. Yet, he’s everyone’s musical hero. Not mine, though.
I wonder what Nirvana would sound like today if they stayed a band. If they had, we might not have the Foo Fighters. Nevertheless, we are left with this album, which displays raw energy and talent it never gets old listening to this.
This is terrible. I’m embarrassed for them. They’re trying to make political statements that fall flat and are just plain annoying.
Paul, the master, is at work. Sit back and enjoy. I always wonder if this is what The Beatles would have sounded like had they not broken up. Maybe like this but better. “Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-five” might be the greatest closer of all time.
It’s fine. I was a bit surprised actually. I had heard a few of these songs but didn’t know the artist. She had more soul and energy than I was expecting, but I didn’t give this album enough attention. Maybe it didn’t deserve it. Maybe I’ll listen again. It’s me, not you.
Eh. More of a Biggie guy.
I’ve heard of this album but never listened. It sounded exactly like I thought it would…and that’s not a good thing. It’s just fine.
Moving along.
Won’t listen again but not bad. Just not my thing.
I’ve only ever listened to their greatest hits. I actually liked this better. Great album.
So good.
Different singer and this band is great, but his voice grates on me and can only be listened to in small doses.
Big things were happening in this area of rock. The Byrds were a big part of that. Nice music.
Good players. Not my thing. Background music at best.
I liked this. It’s 3.5 stars, but I think I’ll round up this time. The songs peaked my interest -more than background music. If they came on the radio I wouldn’t change the station.
Texas rockers! They’re really good at what they do.
Pioneers of rap. Some of this is really good and fun. Other stuff is unbearable.
Acoustic love songs with cuss words. Alright. It all sounds the same. One thing I will say is the quality of production is second to none. It sounds pure.
Funky. Stopped paying attention a few songs in.
This is great. Gonna listen more I did not have time to list en to a 2 hour album.
Typical electronic music. Lots of repetitive beats and lyrics. Maybe it would be cool if I was in a European club with huge speakers, glow sticks, and a drink or two.
I’ve wanted to listen to them. I had high hopes. They fell a little short.
He’s the master. Everything he touches is gold. Incredible sound.
This is not Radiohead’s best album. This is very experimental, but I still dig it. 4
Too many mfers and n-words for my taste. They are so angry.
It’s fine. Better than I thought it would be.
This album rocks. Love her or hate her, Courtney Love is all in on this.
This took me by surprise. So good. Great guitar work.
Fun music on a day I needed something like this.
Perfect. Gets a four just because it’s mostly covers. No one makes music like this anymore.
This was long. Too long. So much angriness.
I hate her voice. It’s really weak. This sounds like a bad rip-off of Lisa Loeb or Sheryl Crow. The only redeeming part of this album is the steel guitar that sounds great.
Masters of sampling. This album is often overlooked.
Can you be too funky? This music sounded very outdated. It doesn’t stand up.
Nothing bad here. Just hard for me to get to not it due to the language barrier.
This album surprised me. It had a little bit of a country twang that I really liked. It’s a 3.5, but I’ll round up.
Sounds like a band that hadn’t figured things out yet. Potential insane greatest lays there, untapped, but ready to burst. They play on this record as if scared to let loose. Let the lion out!
This is Duran Duran at their best. If you like this kind of music, this is the best you get. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t inspire me to do anything- not dance, not sing, not run through a brick wall. “Hungry Like a Wolf” is the strongest song on the album.
So much different and more mature (full?) than the last S & G album I listened to. I liked this one better.
No. I didn’t need to listen to this before I die. Bad “singing.” Nothing unique or interesting here. Why?
I really expected more out of this. Their one big hit just gets stuck in my head and not in a good way. I just hear No Doubt, and I would rather listen to No Doubt…and that’s not saying much.
Just a solid rock group. Often overlooked but never disrespected. These guys are killing it.
Some classics on here. Some I didn’t know. Some hits, some misses.
I miss this Coldplay. Every song is solid. I want this again.
This Stooges album didn’t have the same energy or uniqueness as the last one I listened to. This is a band that the listener would benefit from seeing the perform live. They are made for that.
I think Dolly’s voice is the strongest of the three or at least the one I recognize the most. Im glad they were finally able to make this album together. Would have loved to have seen them work in the studio together.
Any band with a bunch of moody spoken word is suspect. I would have liked to have seen the reunion tour where they play this album, but I don’t want to listen to it again. Maybe I will when I listen 898 more albums.
Bruce - the poster child of American rock and roll. Lyrically, he’s hard to beat, but his voice leaves much to be desired. He stands for the common man, and common men love him for it. Iconic album cover too.
I can’t imagine anybody spinning this record because they love it - Maybe her mom. It’s not terrible, it’s just not what anyone wants to listen to. Her voice isn’t bad, but I’d rather listen to just about anything else.
I’m going to go kill myself now.
Every song is perfection. Their worst song is the best song other bands only wish they could make.
I was in college when this came out, and it blew people away. They were shocked and appalled and then he was White on top of that. Eminem changed rap forever with this album. Love him or hate him, he is an innovator and belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of rappers. For me, he’s too much.
Sounds like show tunes to me. It’s very dramatic -over the top. Did he just trill a note? No thanks.
Pop music. Over produced. Some people love it. This is the first time I’ve ever purposefully listened to Madonna. It sounded exactly how I thought it would.
This album is alright. 3.5 but I’ll round up because it’s better than Madonna.
Trent Rezner is a spooky guy with incredible ideas. Didn’t he record this album in Celio St. where the Manson murdered took place? Industrial metal is not my thing, but I can get into for a bit. This album was unlike anything heard when it came out. It’s the soundtrack in hell, and not in a bad way.
Political jazz music. Nah. It’s like combining squash and oatmeal. Not a good combination for me.
This deserves more time and attention than I gave it. It’s one I’ll come back to. Does anybody really like his voice? No one sounds like him, however. There’s no mistaking Dylan.
This is not Blur’s best, but because they are better musicians, Blur became better.
I knew the name but never listened to her except for maybe a radio hit somewhere a long time ago. I could get behind this. I was thinking production pop rock, but I was wrong. It’s a 3.5, but I just got laid listening to it so it’s a 4. I’ll listen again and the good times will roll.
Middle school beginner music?
I’ve never heard so many flute solos. He has the market on that so that is something. I really liked it.
American rock and roll. Put him in there with Springsteen and Petty. This is better, though.
This made me think of a German U2 with fewer lyrics. It was like eating celery-not good, not bad.
Nah.
Say “yes” to Yes. I know, it’s cheesy, but I enjoyed the meandering journey of these songs. Better than rap any day.
This should not be on the list. It’s terrible. The dude can’t sing. It’s like listening to my dog wail. It’s disrespectful of my time. Who’s got 3 hours to listen to this garbage. Be better.
Beautiful really. Unfortunately, these songs end up sounding all the same to me. Maybe it’s the language barrier.
I don’t understand the hype about these guys. This is back ground music at its best, which is what it was to day.
This is really cheesy Van Halen knock off music. But weren’t Van Halen a bunch of knock-offs? So what is this really?
This sounds exactly like I thought it would. I didn’t need to spend an hour of my life listening.
I don’t get it. This music from other parts of the world all sounds the same to me.
Perfection. Anybody who says anything different needs to be committed to an insane asylum.
Love Stevie Wonder’s voice! Not my favorite of his albums but enjoyable.
Experimental for sure. Never heard this before. It’s work to listen when melodies are absent. 2.5.
My favorite band of all time. Love em or hate em. For me, it was love at first listen. Billy’s lyrics, his passion to always do something different and great, Jimmy’s drums, the softness, the heaviness, the rage, the art…it all works for me. This album is a masterpiece. It’s all different and beautiful. They are odd, and that’s what makes them legendary.
There is nothing special or groundbreaking or unique or even fun about this music. It’s immature and weak - something middle school boys would write and find entertaining. Lyrics and structure are severely limited. Thankfully it was only 15 minutes long.
There are some legitimate jams on this album, but it’s 2 or 3 tracks too long - trim the fat. It’s not a 4 but it’s not a 3. I guess that makes it a 3.5. Some songs have not aged well.
Started off strong but went downhill from there. You can only make the same strange guitar sounds so many times.