The robots - it sounds like it was cool and wild in the 70s, not so much now. A little too repetitive, but maybe fun to dance to.
Space lab - I liked the first half, then it lost me a bit. Cool synth work tho!
Metropolis - probably my fav so far - really cool intro and decent development.
The model - pretty simplistic
Neon lights - it definitely sounded like neon lights! But it went on a bit long. Great music for a trip
The man machine - great backbeat/ostinato. Didn’t go to anywhere interesting, but very vibey.
An amazing album! You definitely hear how their sound started and would continue to develop. Absolutely loved the second half of the album especially, though every song had its charm. The Fairy song was probably my fave.
A great album! Not my kind of music, but very well made and I enjoyed my listen. Some of the transitions were a little weird, especially in the first half of the album, but I think that’s just a me thing.
A very diverse album, but well crafted. I didn’t love every song, but I loved the range and general vibe. Would definitely check out their other stuff!
At first I thought it was a little generic, but I loved the 2nd and 3rd songs. The diversity of style was great, and I really love the groove and timbre they have!
What a wild album. Rap is not my thing, but damn is this impressive! I really enjoyed the 2nd and 3rd songs, the others not so much. But the craft that goes into it is incredible.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The vocals on the first song were atrocious, and while they did get better, it was hard to get past that. The songs and music were fine. I know he’s apparently revolutionary, but not for me.
What a fun time!
WOW! I expected to enjoy this, but I seriously loved it. Stevie is definitely in his prime here, and the range and creativity especially in orchestration is fantastic. A thoroughly enjoyable listen.
An absolutely fantastic album. I love the style and the sound - but my favorite part is the deeply thought out lyrics (and interspersed audio). I really feel like the album tells a story/is sending a message in an artistic and creative way. Definitely want to check out their other stuff!
I absolutely loved this - it’s reminding me of Chicago and some Simon and Garfunkel as well. I’m a sucker for horn parts, and I seriously love their mixing techniques with minimal reverb. What a fun album! Only song I wasn’t a fan of was probably the instrumental track.
It felt very repetitive throughout - not much distinguishing each song. Maybe a closer listen would get me more into it, but overall not quite my thing.
I was very split on this - I loved the more narrative/lyric driven songs, but really didn’t like the more dance/club songs. I am curious to listen to more of his music, though, since I know he’s such a legend and I know very little about his style.
I absolutely loved this. I’ve heard many of these songs before and didn't know they were all from the same album! Take five is, of course, iconic, and the Rondo is also extremely famous. One that I didn’t already know but loved was the waltz - going between straight 3 and a swung feel was spectacular. I also really loved the mixing on the album - so natural and clear, especially for the piano. I don’t love the airy Sax tone, but I know that’s part of what makes it iconic.
The middle songs were the strongest for me on this album. The beginning songs sounded a little too similar, and the vocals sit so far back in the mix that sometimes they might as well not be there. But, the middle songs added more variety and interest. I would give it a 3.5 if I could.
I guess I’m just not a Springsteen fan! I did like this one more than the other one, though - I’d give it a 3.5. I did not enjoy the first two songs (the vocals are just so grating!), but the rest were more enjoyable. I wish the lyrics were more prevalent in the mix - I often found it hard to decipher what he was saying. I can see how this would have been wild when it came out, but it’s not for me right now.
WOW! I loved this so much. The beginning was a little slow, but every song after that had a fun surprise I wasn’t expecting. The orchestration is fantastic and the mixing is beautiful, especially for this time period. I would go with 4.5 if I could, but overall absolutely fantastic.
A really interesting album - more of an auditory experience than anything. Lots that I didn’t really understand but still enjoyed - my favorite parts were the piano solos and the flamenco guitar sections. I also loved when they played with rhythm and seemed to have two different meters in different sections. I don’t know if I’d listen again, but I thought it was really cool and they were all clearly masters of their crafts and a tight ensemble!
This album was good - but nothing special in my opinion. I liked the vocals, the mixing, and the fun mix of instruments throughout, but the lyrics were very repetitive and I lost interest about 1:30 into most of the songs. I would definitely put it on at a casual gathering or something, but don’t know if it’s worth another listen.
