Adele is a once in a lifetime vocalist, and to be fair, you can definitely sense it in this album. I think the songwriting shines as well at many high moments. What I don't really get is why she thought she needed the super modern bombastic production at certain songs. To be honest, it just makes her sound a bit weak. Your a diva, Adele, you don't need to do anything to prove it.
This album is absolutely incredible. Not only that Patti is one of the greatest landscape creators in rock and roll history, and not only one of the best writers, she is also a captivating performer. The band is absolutely killing it as well. But above all the great things I've just said, the most important part is the emotional level. This album touches the heart like no other.
Track 4- beautiful Couldn't get behind this one at all. Sadly forgot about it immediately after listening
This is genuinely the ultimate punk rock album. The best I've heard. So vivid, groovy and powerful. The songs are so good. The performances by everyone is so perfect. What can I say. Untouchable.
Produced incredibly. Stunning vocals. Track 2- beautiful pop ballad Track 3- great emotions. Musical break very good Very smooth listening experience. Track 5- mmmm Side two so far, very poppy and sweet 8- fucking funky bass Thank you for the recommendation.
Very intense. A little bit dated. From track 7 to 9 much more interesting. Maybe a grower. Perhaps good for working out
An absolute classic. Chaotic yet organized. Energetic and youthful and fun to the core. Super influential and reliseneble
It is a classic, but not exactly my kind of classic. The band sounds great, but I believe the first album captures better the blues and rawness of the group, and that they would achieve greater musical moments later in their career. But indeed, a fan album nonetheless.
A very fun great sounding album. Good vocal performance from gibbons and wonderful lead guitar. Front end better than the second. Would surprisingly listen again.
A wonderful group of songs. Beautifully written and performed. The hits and the other songs alike. Truly a classic acoustic listen, great for easy mornings and chill times.
Surprised that I liked it so much. Used to think early rap was much more basic but this has great production by dre and killer performances. In a few more listens it might turn into a five
Track 7 absolutely beautiful. Until then a bit one noted to me. Very groovy but not detailed. Track 9 great too. The End of it much better than the start! Another point better infact! It would be a 2 1/2, but unfortunately I would have to give a 2
What can I say... One of the best albums ever made. I might be biased but as a great bowie fan I must say that. I had periods for every single song in this short yet prestige setlist. Recommended for multiple listening. It is an album, like many from this master, for a lifetime.
It is a great record. Uplifting music in a dark and troubled lyrical context. Loved the fresh sound for 90' rock, with awesome vocal performances and songwriting . A keeper.
Lovely. Very mysterious sounding. Love the lowfi classical guitar. With touches of strings as well. Lyrical content interesting. Good album for nature and cozy rainy days. I don't really now how to rank album's upon first time anymore. So it will just shoe my so far impressions of it. It's a four.
I feel like I still have a way to go with Bill. A great performance but I wasn't listening in the right time. The trio is on fire, especially the bass.
Beautiful. Sarah is such a magical vocalist, and her talent is depicted his wonderfully Would like for the instruments to be heard better, but the sound quality of is a part of the magic, I guess
Track no1 strong Track 2 beautiful I'm listening more and more Just a fucking quality record. Absolutely
It is a good album. The highs are very high. But what can I say, something isn't really working for me as a whole. Would listen again though
A lovely record. Great collection of songs, clean production and very good performance by Loretta. A nice album for dinners and after noon coffee. I'm not a big country guy, but this is one of the better I've heard
Great Great moments all over. Couldn't completely catch everything on first time but I should listen more. Emotional. Some really high moments and overall good album experience Final song phenomenal.
This small humble record is one of the best albums of all times. In this specific instance, I want to praise ringo's drumming on this one. A masterclass of playing exactly what you need. Nothing less Nothing more.
What can I say about this one. People tend to say that this is their "potential" album. The one that suggests that they are a good band that took the wrong path. While it's not a "bad" album, it's not good either. Just, there. If you like Coldplay, and this is your favorite project by them, that's fine. But if you don't, you won't find here much to love. Very monotonic, bland, the songwriting isn't great and chris Martin's vocals... if you like them you do, and I, sadly, do not. What can I say... I thought it was a two but
It's fine. It's fun. Not shure I've got much more to say.
I think it's the fault of this wicked game, but I can't really evaluate new music anymore. I need a break. And this poor album was the one for this day, so sorry about that.
A great record. A very strong start career. It Should be an example for band who come to the studio with an established sound. A classic for a good reason.
9, 10, 14 Great songs 16 as well. A good album. Nothing to special. But good.
A very nice good vibe album. Love the keyboard touch on traditional punk. Would listen again.
Such a great album. He's voice is absolutely beautiful, very intelligent and delicate guitar work, and the band rings amazing. Wanted to listen for a long time but hesitated. It's better than I thought
Actually a very sweet record. Has many high points among its very poppy and non-pretentious setlist. Good production that doesn't feel too 2000 in my ears. And of course, great vocals and blend from the girls. Nice indeed
It's a fine album. Feels more r&b than hip hop, not that is a bad thing. Some bangers for sure, though the album as a hole doesn't give an especially fascinating listening experience. It a vibe, nonetheless. Would listen again while doing something
Ray Davies is such a great songwriter. This album is an intelligent yet fun representation of The Kinks' ability to embody the English spirit. It's a great one. Full of 60's charm and much more than that. Just wish that the recording and mix was better.
Not a bad album per se. But not my cup of tea at all.
Actually surprised. It's quite a nice album. Good energy and vocals. Decent songwriting as well. But the want to be the strokes. They are not...
Absolutely beautiful. Classic sound and very interesting songwriting. Touching and strong. The ballads here are spot on. Holocaust, Kanga Roo, Blue moon, take care. So great.
Adele is a once in a lifetime vocalist, and to be fair, you can definitely sense it in this album. I think the songwriting shines as well at many high moments. What I don't really get is why she thought she needed the super modern bombastic production at certain songs. To be honest, it just makes her sound a bit weak. Your a diva, Adele, you don't need to do anything to prove it.
An hip hop classic. Eminem at his best. Some repetitive production now and than but you can't deny the bangers
Now we are talking. This one is not far from being a perfect album. A moment before bruce became the fame monster he is today he made this one. It's magically grand yet intimate. Great songs all over where Bruce shines as an amazing composer as well. Beautiful.
As much as I get the cultural significance of this record, it's not really my thing. I do, anyway, think of it highly for what it is. But humbly I must say that it didn't hold on in today's standards of production (and even rapping).
Its a great record. Initially I was skeptical about the length, but it's just a classic double rock album, deserves it's 76 minutes. I think Allmans here puts Clapton in a more relaxed version, not trying to prove anything. And he shines ad a result. Good balance of blues and ballads. Fantastic listen.
That's one incredible musical achievement by Mingus. A love at first listening to me. The creativity and flow of this piece never stops amazing me, and I always find new details every time I come back. A must for each music enthusiast.
That's a very disappointing one for me. Just getting more into country classics I was excited for this. But, just wasn't doing anything. Bland, monotonic, and not even nighly enough to justify the name. Sad.
This album is a the shining experience of being cool yet not boring, communicative yet complex and nuanced. As a huge Gilberto fan I have My criticism too. In my opinion, Getz isn't as needed here as he seemed to be at the time this was released. He is a very fine sax player, but the issue in the record is definitely the song and Joao's delivery. But I have to add that his solo on so danco samba is a masterpiece. It's a very very high 4
Such a beautiful, enchanting and dark acoustic album. Can't believe I didn't know it before, great to know now. I need to find it on vinyl!
I am very committed to this game. And when you are, some time you need to listen to albums when you really don't feel like it. That's an example. But... it's not bad. Something about Morrissey's lyrics feels so ridiculous at times without the genius of the music and arrangements of the Smiths. But,, it is listenable. 2.5, maybe?
It's a very good album, but one that in my opinion is outshined by it's predecessors. A poof that a good fun album can be a 3
Second zz top album generated for me this month. Both are nice. The band sounds great, and Gibbons is definitely a powerful guitarist-vocalis. But I can't say this kind of music sparks much in me at the time... Good, nice, but not much more.
A very nice time with this one. A good record. Don't know if I'll go back to it soon, but at some point it's possible
If you never heard this record, and this random album generated it, it's the best thing it will ever do for you. Trust me, you don't need much more. It's a masterpiece, and as with all Stevie's great albums, it never fails in making my day better.
I really wanted to like this one, but I just didn't get it Seems like not much was going on, except of some nice textures from the band. Just didn't feel like much at all
Really surprised about it, but I it's a great one! Super fun, energetic, the band has the best sound. Steve Harris is a great bass player, which is always fun, and a very good song and riff writer. And awesome guitar work as well!
A nice record. A showcase of Clapton's guitar powers that soon will make him "god". I particularly loved the guitar sound. The band plays well also. But not something I think I'll go back to often.
A lovely record. Very sweet, good production and interesting songs. Would listen again
Not my jam at all, but not a *bad* record. I guess it can be liked if it's your style. But for me there's nothing to go back to
This album was very significant in my musical journey as a child. Years later people try to convince me that 1: Pink Floyd are not great as I remember them to be, and 2: especially not the Wall. I'm happy to tell this people- you are wrong. This record, as any rock opera, has a youthful shine to it, and I can get why it might be considered pretentious. But it delivers. The concept, in my opinion, still works, it still bothers me and scratches my head. And especially, the songs are so strong, preformed so well and produced perfectly. So to my younger self and myself today, it was a 5 and still is
It's a very nice rock album. Great vibes all over. Would listen again. Jack is truly a super talented musician. Oh, and the guitar solos- so unique, virtuous and out of the box- just as guitar solos should be like in the 21' century
This album is absolutely incredible. Not only that Patti is one of the greatest landscape creators in rock and roll history, and not only one of the best writers, she is also a captivating performer. The band is absolutely killing it as well. But above all the great things I've just said, the most important part is the emotional level. This album touches the heart like no other.
A very sweet record Dusty has a great voice and smooth delivery. I don't think it's the best song selection, though I love the second half with the Bacharach songs in it
Such a touching album. Great songs, the production blends well rock and early Electronica and Marianne's voice is super special and exposed yet strong. The song broken English itself was a favorite of mine for a long time, but hearing the entire album now just makes me appreciate it more.
A very strong album. I need more listens
One of my two favorite queen albums. Not the all thing is consistent but the second half is a prog masterclass from freddie
Track 4- beautiful Couldn't get behind this one at all. Sadly forgot about it immediately after listening
A very good album Loved the harmonies and the interesting production. Definitely will listen again
Yes, it might be dated sounding at times, and the hits on it may be overplayed, but you just can't deny the energy of this record. Alanis is so passionate, you can hear that in her vocals and driving force of very well written lyrics and great choruses. A very well made record. Fun and consistent The consistency affects a little bit the production and instrumentation in my opinion But the great energy definitely carries the album through the entire listening time
Should have come to this one much earlier, as a continuation to Nevermind. It's a great record, much to digest though. So tragic to think this is the last I will hear from Kurt. That's one of the reasons I was waiting for it for a long time. Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 9 12 absolutely fire
First song is a good listen throughout. Long and repetitive but fun to listen to. Didn't enjoy 2-4 very much. Five is a good song, especially loved the guitar work. Overall, listening to it doesn't make me like Lydan's voice and presence. 6 is nice aswell. With the best vocals so far. 7,8, not much. 8 especially isn't great and doesn't seem like a good way to end the record. Underwhelming listen, I must say. Not much more than that. It's probably a 1.5 but I'll be generous because there are some vibes on it.
What a magnificent listen. I love Fela. He is a band leader like no other. The energy that he sends to the band is fabulous. This album is absolutely amazing. It might be a little less dinemic inside the tracks than London session (the other of his that I heard) but the progression that builds between this 4 long songs is incredible. It starts quite slowly with the viby Zombie, than transforms into the great Mr. Follow Follow, with its great drum and bass appearances. It really kicks on in my opinion in the second half with the brass arrangement on Observation is no crime. Than, surprisingly it moves to the live gam of Mistake. I was afraid it might disrupt the rithem of the track list but the live atmosphere only adds to the energy of the gam, that leads into a satisfying finish to the album. As always, Fela's presence on the record is amazing vocaly, and I adore his keyboard parts. They add a lot to the texture of the music in my opinion. Lovely, lovely record.
This is an interesting record in Radioheads discography. As a big Radiohead fan I must say I think it's mostly lovely. Not as good as the ones that came before and after it, but unique nonetheless. I enjoy the jazz esthetics that shine now and then, and thom adds some great moments to the incredible Radiohead songbook. 2, 4 6, 8, 11 are among the highlights.
This record contains, and starts with one of the greatest song of western pop history, but somehow manges not to fall down in quality afterwards. Just for that fact it deserves all the praises it gets. A magnificent work by Simon and Garfunkel. Beautifully balanced between anthems that only Paul can write to small hidden songs that only Paul could write. A finel work by the dou, but what a way to finish a career full of highlights. If you didn't listen to it yet, well, you should. It's absolutely amazing fucking big fat five.
Just a beautiful collection of songs. I didn't listen to elis much, except her work with tom jobim, although I am a big Brazilian music guy. Was having a hard time finding this compilation, but glad I did. Wonderful performances of great songs, good vibes over all. Funky and tropical. A more western side to club de esquina. I like it a lot. Its in my library immediately!
Some drone stuff Quite nice landscapes, but very repetitive. Nothing that I can call a good song so far. I get why some people might find it nice to listen to, but I didn't find it yet for myself. I actually like the esthetics of track 6, but they don't seem to go anywhere. I read that it is known as a stoner band, so maybe I need some inforsment here. Track 7 pretty sweet though... The sound is growing on me. Some great guitar loops on 8. Actually wow. A much better end to the record. It sums it up into a good experience. Steel between 2 and 3
This is a pretty special album. I love Curtis' debut and was planning on listening to this one for a long time. To be honest, I still think the debut has an edge on it, but not by much. It is a very good record. Great band, awesome vocals. It made me want to see the film, and I will soon, I hope. Cool one, indeed.
Very surprised with the level. Actually lovely. I was preparing for a weird experimental 60's outfit for hippies. But, the music is actually pretty sweet. Good atmosphere, especially for such early electronic sound. Very good vocals, great drumming, and some excellent songs! Nice nice time
A very entertaining little thing. Very energetic, actually some moving performances buy the frontiers and the band. Quit cool. I liket it 1 2 4 6 8- great
First thing I must say is bothering me a little bit, is the sound. Not good quality. Putting that aside, for the first few minutes I didn't care about it, but as it progressed I started to like. The band is tight and composition interesting. Track 2 begins beautiful. Wow. Continues amazing as well. Flute, Saxophone, bass, keys, drums- all playing so well. Creating a sound landscape dark, deep and groovy. Incredible progression between parts and solos. Best long piece I've heard in a while. Track 3. Robert has a beautiful singing voice. I love the way the drums and keys company the vocals, added by the bass later. 7 min in, it's super special. Free composition but feels very rehersed, no doubt about that. Sweet transition at minute 13,30. Turning more and more experimental. Tape loops and effects. But still so intriguing. Great one aswell. Track 4. Some interesting textures to begin with. Wow, another awesome transition at minute 5. So cool. Great bass and drums under the keyboard solos. In a way it's less exciting than the two previous ones, but I'm really sinking into it. "If you got that far" vibes. Another loop section in the end. What a great way to finish. I would surely listen again. I've been a bit hard the past few days, it's 4 1/2, but I'll give it a
Somehow I missed this record in my early prog rock days, I don't really know why. My only and favorite Yes album is Close to the Edge, wich I love very much. But I'm glad to listen to Fragile now. Of course I know and love roundabout, it's a classic. But the rest of it is great as well. I love jon Andersons vocals, always did, there is something special about them, although something about yes never clicked for me because the lyrics are so fucking lousy. Nonetheless, this record is full of highs. I enjoyed it.
I was expecting good stuff from this one. I love tango. I'm afraid so far it's not offering much. Very slik lounge music. Good sound and texture, but not much more. So far track 8 is my favorite. It's ok, but don't see myself going back
It's easy I'll give a 5 for every Beatles album heare. I now It's not considered a perfect album but it's perfect for me, as it is. And it contains some of the most best songs of all time.
What a special album. The best way to describe it- I wish I knew it since I was 10 years old. For now I can say that I will need some more listens until I say for sure, but from first listen it's quit great. I like the acoustic electronic mixture and the lyrics are thoughtful and mysterious. The flow is great too. It's a sweet album. I'll be going back to it, and in summer I think it will be a 4, but for now it's 3 1/5.
An album for a lifetime and a very special kind of masterpiece. To be honest, I always preferred other Coltrane classics, like giant steps my favorite things and so, but you can't deny the atmosphere this album brings. It's always there to listen again
Classic British sound, some great songs. 3, 4, among the best I've heard lately. 5 great aswell, like the lead guitar. I like the lead vocals. The instrumentals are sometimes a bit bland sadly. Go directly to the 2009 remaster. Miles better.
Beautiful, laid back, bluesy and funky all together. In some aspects I understand that this is the record that made Clapton a solo artist. I surly get why. I mean, even the cover for I shut the sheriff, which I prefer by much the original, sounds great in the context of this record. It starts great with the blues on 1, great acoustic slide on 2, wonderful vocals and backing on 4 , and than the groovy Marley cover. The best is saved for the End- really gorgeous ballads on 7 and 8, 8 especially on of Claptons best tracks. 9 and especially 10 are groovy highlights aswell. Just a fun listen overall. Guitars and vocals from Eric are great from start to finish, and the collection of song is strong though the entire thing. Nothing groundbreaking, but absolutely delightful. A solid 4.
This record is great. I love talking heads, and I think this one is a bit slept on in their catalog. Super funky, weird and always very very cool. Maybe their best guitar record, bass lines from tina great and creative as usual. Good one
I didn't like this one. I actually enjoy Ornette Coleman's music. Free jazz is an all time classic and I genuinely casually listen to it. But I don't get this one. Some of the hooks are nice, the Saxophones are quality players. But the mix doesn't make any sense. The magic of the original Coleman mixes it the space between the instrumentals that helps to listen to each of the individual lines that the musicians play. Here non of this is present. The drums are so fucking loud... and the bass so quiet. Not enough space between the Saxophones, i just don't get it... A bit of a let down. And why two alto saxes?? Ornette will always throw a trumpet or bass clarinet in the mix. Disappointed with this one. I'll had a point because Coleman's music here is showen love, and is played with passion.
This is genuinely the ultimate punk rock album. The best I've heard. So vivid, groovy and powerful. The songs are so good. The performances by everyone is so perfect. What can I say. Untouchable.
I've had a good time with this one. Getting into country, I was interested about Merle Haggard. He has a very good classic voice and good presence in the tunes. The sound here is straight up country, in a good sense. Played and sung very well. Good song. Would go back to it. Ps. Great selection lately from the generator.
So long... so repetitive... I came in with doubts, was a bit hopeful in the beginning, and no just waiting for it to end. Sorry for everyone involved, but I just don't find anything in here. It is boring to me, but worse- it feels like no one made it. No human touch at all. So fucking sad when I think about it now. Ps........ Just yesterday I wrote here that the streak of albums generated to me was good. This one was a reminder why I quit my previous 50 album streak. IT'S A WASTE OF TIME I have music to listen to. Don't throw shit albums here. It's so fucking annoying. I hope for better ones soon because I want to get to 100 before I take another brake.
That's what I'm talking about. Greatness. Perfection. It's a 5/5 It's a 10/10 Have a great day you all
There is something weird about Lenny Kravitz. On one hand, I think his catalog is full of great songs, many bangers indeed. He is a very talented musician, good singer, and mostly- a force for good in the world. On the other hand, I never find myself wanting to listen to him willingly. I mean, I would listen to a song now and then on the radio, and absolutely enjoy, but stream it. This album, I think, isn't different. But maybe I should change my ways, because putting this one this morning- made my morning better. Highlights- 2, 5, 7, 9,10, 12 It's a 3.5
Such a wonderful album. One that I've been waiting for an excuse to listen to. And I'm so glad it came. I love Janet's music. To me, Control and The Velvet Rope are absolutely great, with the latter being one of my favorite pop releases ever. This album reaches this level. It begins with incredible bangers 2, 6, 8. 16, is a song I don't enjoy much. But I love Janet's delivery on the incredible ballads here- 11, and especially the ending of 17, 18, 19... Tear jerking, huge sound. Vocals, instrumentals. Pop heaven. 4.5
It feels like a good album. It was quit a cool listen to me. But I couldn't concentrate enough on the lyrics wich is always a problem for me in more classic hip hop releases. There are less bangers on it, it's leaning to be a more thematic project (which I do appreciate), but I was not able to connect to the tunes on this first listen. The vibe is good, though... Would come back to it at some point, once I get my wu tang game going
I don't know what to say about this one.. It's not bad as a listen but I just couldn't remember almost anything afterwards. Maybe it's my fault, because I'm not really concentrated today. But.. Milk is an undisputed banger
A very nice record. Great vocals, very good production. Bass playing is great. Very 80's in a good way. Every song so far has nice point to it . Favorite so far is 2, 5 especially 7. 9 11 good. Good ballad ending with 12. Overall a sweet and good time record. I liket it and it helped me relax a bit today.
It's ok, I guess. A rock band playing solid rock solidly. Track 7 is indeed the strongest of the bunch. Nothing too special so far. Can't imagine myself going back to it. That's why it's a
Depeche mode is a special band. They managed to build themselves a sound that is unique. Characterized by Dave Gahan's incredible lead vocals, martin gore's specific songwriting and vocal contribution and the dark yet groovy kind of rock and roll electronic production style. It's all in this great record. I absolutely love this period in the bands discography. It's not a 5, because their 10/10 album will be the next one, but it is indeed a super quality record, of an experienced group with a signature sound and tons of cool and personality.
1 very cool, electronic and groovy. 2 very good song. Smiths a little bit. I like a lot the 80 poppy sound on 4. Bass fucking great on that one. Just great song. The record is not very consistent sound wise- an example for it is the difference between 6 and 7. But both add to the summer vibe of the project. Last track fun aswell and groovy as hell. What a great album. Wasn't expecting that from New Order. Just fabulous. Going to rock this one a lot this summer.
Track one is one of the best long songs I've heard in a while. So moody, beautiful guitars, dreamy atmosphere. Same vibe with 2-3. Track 4 has more of a groovy touch, but still great relations between the instruments. An AMAZING SONG. Wow. 5 continues with the big guitar sound, great keyboard as well. Love the harmonica in the beginning. Track 6 good, although more usual american rock style to it. After a transition track track 8 begins with a great rithem, a bit Cure. Another good song. 9, beautiful classic rock ballad. In reverse, one of the strongest songs in the record to finish it. Beautiful lyrics. Another quality album. Great time.
I don't think it's the right time for this. Not that's it bad. Listening experience is good overall, but just not for today. 4, 9, 10 highlights 11 has good guitars 13, good ending aswell. It's not really sticking to me though.
OK, nice It's a 10/10 Have a great day (If you have a hard time feeling something lately, just go and listen to "Give my Love to Rose", thank me later)
It sounds very nice. Very pretty, I think is the right word First song is actually great. After that some chill electronic tracks 7 is a nice one 8 is a beautiful acoustic track As i listen, I realize that most of the tracks here explore the same harmony sequence, witch is indeed interesting, but can get a bit repetitive at points. (Personaly, it doesn't bother me). I feel like the main thing i need here is context. And it makes sense, as it is a movie soundtrack, after all.
It's a great metal album My second iron maiden from the generator. I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed the debut, and here I'm less surprised but enjoyed it as well. My biggest take on Maiden is the way that they all come out as great musicians without trying to show off to much (wich is my biggest problem in metal). It's 3.5 and not 4 only because of my mindset while listening. It's a part of the game. A break coming soon
I'm baffled with this one. Very much. It used to be, at some point, one of my favorite albums in the world. I think i haven't heard it from beginning to end in 5 years. Dire Straits as a hole is a band I'm baffled by. With a heavy heart, (i think it's the toughest one to dicide yet). My childhood said I have to give it a 4, my self today- not more than two. So, it will be a 3
So nostalgic! I got the temptations' cloud nine in my very first day of the generator, and today, 100 (!) Days later, I get another one from them. Can't wait to listen to it and get a small break, from which I will be back with more power! Starts with two high energy soul tracks which sets the tone great for the massive track 3. Papa was a rolling stone. A masterpiece of a track. From the writing, to the vibe, the progression and production, and the incredible vocal delivery. Wow. Track 4 is the perfect continuation to the album. An absolute beautiful romantic song. Perfection from the vocals once again. 5, to continue this trend, just stunning. 6, I new before from Roberta Flack. It's a great song and this rendition is wonderful. Soft and smooth. 7 groovy and souly as hell 8 , wow, the funk. Just great. So much fun What a great album. Like it even more than the previous one. It starts a bit slow for me, a bit to usual soul, but the kicks an untouchable medley from track 3 to the end. It's a very very very strong 4.5 You know what, I feel good today Lets give it a
After a long break, We are back at it. Let's go. I'm a big fan of Loveless, although it took me time to process it initially. Coming to this one excited. Track 1 absolutely magical 2 builds it up beautifully 3 has some surprising chord changes and great energy. Track 4 is stunning and hypnotic. The most notable keys I've heard on a mbv song ever. Super sweet vocals as well. 5, 6- feature a more traditional rock sound, but executed great. Got to point especially the vocals that are great on each track here. Track 7 bring the energy back up. Guitar sounds goes crazy. Panning and mix as well. Awesome songs, highlight here for sure. 8 is a repetitive section but it has a nice effect in my opinion. Good energy. The final song on this one is the most adventurous and complex listen on the album. I think it's a great reminder of what mbv are. Some Robert Wyatt keys in the end. What an album... Absolutely loved it. In a way, it's more easy then Loveless, but the depths are incredible and very warming. A wintery record, I will come back to it for sure. 4.5
First two tracks are great country ballads. I like a lot emmylou Harris' voice on them. 3 not exceptional. 4 beautiful as well, first to showcase a very solid vocal performance from Parsons. 5 is solid 6 is kinda fun live medley. Nice vibes all around. Love hurts is a deseved classic for a good reason. Awesome song and version here. 8 a cool drunk song. But music wise it's not really thing. End with another good ballad. It's all nice and everything but not fully my thing I'm afraid. I must admit I was just as impressed with emmylou's contribution to the album than with Parson's. I think I'll call it a 2.5 because it was pleasant but I wouldn't go back to it i think
Ye, it's kinda perfect. This edition, only 32 minutes long, is a very ambitious project. Traying and succeeding at capturing the essence of cool and prestige. All performances are top notch, all track are beautifuly written and masterfully arranged by Gill Evans. Mellow and easy listening but deep and complex nonetheless. Highly recommend Got to be a
I didn't have time to listen to it today. Lakly I know it very well. And absolutely love. My Pixies era was short but intense. I used to listen to Surfer Rosa and Dulitle back to back every day. Back then I wondered what in my opinion is the slightly superior album. I think the debut is. The rawness and energy are unmatched. Super strong. An AMAZING start to an incredible career.
Some of the oddest melodies I've heard lately on the title track. The rithem that keeps changing during the solos for sure makes it super hard to improvise on. But overall there's something compelling about it all. Bouncy track 2, fantastic drums by Max Roach. Monk's piano style is so unique. It always seems like his solos shouldn't work but they work so well. He's shining on this track. Great solo from Rollins on the tenor sax as well. Track 3 Nice and weird melody followed by a beautiful solo from Rollins. What a master player he is. I'm not sure the piano/Celeste combo is the best idea, but it gives another interesting sound to the record.. I think it's my favorite on this one so far. 4 is a great solo piano track that I liked a lot. Monk is a legend for a good reason. His piano style is futuristic and free yet very grounded in gospel, which gives it such a prestige sound. Track five is smooth and kind of classic. A decent closer for the record. Once again, Roach and sonny Rollins- amazing players. A very nice interesting record. Was a good listen overall yet not remarkable.
Tough First track. But very strong. Liked track 2. Especially the combination between the beat and the celtic tones towards the end. 3 is more quiet and less exiting but still has great vocal moments from sinead. 4 has a classic rock style. 5 is political poetic and acoustic. Quit a special song. Nothing compared to you needs no introduction. I'll just say that it is the best version by a mile. Sinead's ability to express herself vocaly shines here. Track 7 is another classic rock 8 is more of a ballad. Both nice songs. 8 better. I like a lot the progression on song 9. Great track. A strong a capella to seal it. Very strong. It's an interesting album. I have to respect Sinead for the vision and courage in making a very "uncomunicative" album. It really works most of the time. I have to put some thought in ranking it.
Yes! Some Elvis finally! Starts with great energy and vocals from the king. Love the instrumentation and vocals. Fire vocals on track 2 aswell. No one does quit like Elvis. 3 and than 4 are great ballads. 4 is a very dramatic and dark, and lovely. Great track. 5, 6 showcases Elvis as the great country interpreter he is, often outshine by he's rocknroll stardom. A bluesy number to kick on the second half. Nice. 8 is gorgeous, my favorite so far. A perfect rendition to a beautiful song. 9 another good vocal performance. Seems like a pattern I'm spotting, I guess... Nice choir on track 10. This great album finishes with to super strong classics. Any day now and In the Ghetto. Amazing. The high vocals in the bridge of any day now gives me chills every time. The closer is perfect as well. What an album, man. Just stunning. 4.5
7 tracks in and it's not terrible But not existing at all imo. I'll not be coming back to it But it's more a 2 than a
Well, it's metal. I need to address it somehow... Track 3 is very poppy and nice. 2, more of a frightening one. 4. Feels a bit like a rock some with metal esthetics. It's actually very nice and rhymicly pleasing. 5. You can feel 2008 in this one. Not sure if in a good way. It's all very epic, but not touching. 6. Heavy again. Drums going crazy. Cool song. 7 with some different vocals, but less of a good song. 8 is better. A bit of a 90's grunge throwback. 9 very aggressive. Does it hurt him to sing like that? Nice riff anyway. 10.coolest song on the album so far. Super nice riffs and good vocals and hooks Snuff is actually very touching. A cheesy rock ballad, but very effective. 2008 all the way. 12. All power towards the end. Great guitars. Well, I know metal is not my thing, and this is definitely not one of the places to begin, but considering all that I think it's fine. 2.4
Transformer was my first Lou experience. Before velvet, Before anything else. I guess it's a norm for many, as it includes his most well known songs. But it does more than contain singles. It deliveres a very rounded and well made album experience that I think is a great asset in one's discography. Ronson and Bowie's production is great and clean. And lou's vocals are incredible. The versatility is also impressive. Great rock tracks 1, 4, 8, 10 the theatrical numbers 2, 5, 9, 11, and no one can deny the power of ballads like perfect day and satellite of love. (I have to ad that i adore Bowie's backing vocals when ever they show up!) Overall, it's a great listen and an undisputed classic. Through the years, I find myself going back more to lou's more out there material (BERLIN), But this one is just great. A high 4
Super cool first song. The band is playing great. The drum sound is incredible for 1960!. Muddy has a great presence and sounds good. Not over the top which can be tough some time on blues record. You can hear that clearly on hoochie coochie man. Track 3- the band is just awesome. Drums, piano and harmonica as leading instruments interplaying with Muddy's guitar. Great joy. Good guitars on four. Track 5 is a less impressive one. Good energy and playing no 6 and 7. On 7 drums incredible again. Wow. 9 as the closer, bluesy as hell. And great. Piano is amazing. It deserves to be here. Dropped me back in time, and the music has many qualities 3.5
It's a long one. Let's get started. Disc 1: It's interesting. Four songs in, the production is good, and definitely intentional. I appreciate that for pop record. Something about the vocal style, I try to think how I feel about it. 5 is COOL. Great production and singing. Very very good song. Appreciate. Nice bridge on 7, which is a good song. But the vocals... A break. Let's continue 8 has very nice textures 9 and highlight as well. Interesting production and great group vocals. Nice synth sounds on 10 11, 12, more rhymic, less to my liking. 13. A slick and sweet closer for this part of the album Disc 2: 1. What ls going on?? 2. A bit messy. Vocal to messed up with. Unclear musical direction. 3. I don't really know what to say. Not my thing... 4. Better. It's still a weird direction musicly in combination with the vocal production. Just not flattering for her in my opinion. 5. I'm not sure if it makes any sense. It just sounds artificial. HURT just seems to fit to her style so much more. Although it's not my favorite 2000's pop ballad (beautiful is better) it's a very solid song. Good vocal performance. 7, once again, has that 'old' style. It's a bit silly, I don't like it. Annoying. 8 is fine. 9 not. This entire second Disc is a tragedy. I think that the first disk is a very, ever a very very good pop project. Intentionally produced, good songwriting and great pace. Many songs there- I can see myself going back to. My concern here, I'm afraid, is Christina's vocal choices. Here over the top style is impressive, I guess, but it doesn't fit many of the songs. It's a thing about 2000's pop, many suffer from it in that era, but something about this singer is just extra. If in the first Disc it's a manageable problem for me, in the second one it's just ridiculous. Most of the songs there are just, bad... And it concluded my listening experience in a very bad way. The first Disc could easily get a 3.5 to a 4 from me, but the second has to push it down to a - 2.
Wanted to hear this one for a long time. First track, Super cool beat. Setting the tone for a dark one. The vocals are special too. Track 2 very weird production but beautiful in a way. Bjork-like vocal melody. 3 kind of a rock track. Love the rapping. 4. Feature a great sample. Trickys voice is heard loud for the first time. Great track. 5 beautiful vocals. What a strong song. Very effective. Love the percussion and beat. 6. A long and mellow one. Kind of bluesy. Back to business on 7 which is produced beautifully. Amazing sound. The combination between acoustic and electronic sound is so good. Some michael jackson sample on 8? A groovy one. Track 9 feature cool tricky hooks. 10 is more of a reggae tune. Liked it. 11 is kind of an ambient track, but it works great. Maybe just a bit too long. Feed me. The closer is one of the best tracks on it. An excellent experience with this one. It's very valid
What a nice one! Great guitar work, very distinct. Superb drumming 3 has beautiful singing 4 a great power ballad. With a very cool transition rhymicly towards the end. Pretty Baby is cool as well. Nice group vocals. 11:59 is great. Love vocal and keyboard lines. Bass, guitar, and especially drums sound great as usual. Love the chorus on 8 9 is sweet. Good vocals from Harry. Heart of Glass is a classic for a very good reason. It's kind of ideal as a rock single from that era. The song that you are always happy when it's on the radio. Addictive tune. Just go away is a nice closer. Good blend between guitar and voice. A very solid rock album with some pretty significant highlights. Good addition here.
I love this album so much. Such a special musical moment. Syd was a genius and an original that we got for too short time, and this record feels like a gift from another world. He has a very special kind of weird charisma that shines on every intimate track on this one. As a composer, sure, he was weird, but also had a great pop instinct. For example, octopus is such a hit. It's wonderful
Song 2 is quit beautiful. The mix here is kind of crazy. 3 is nice as well 4 not very clear to me. Not silly enough to be funny and not interesting enough to be musicly good. Sorry. 5 better. A nice rock song. I liked Lazy Sunday a lot! A very effective little weird one. The happiness sun suite has many beautiful moments in my opinion. It's a weird thing because I wasn't mad while it was on but I'm a bit happy that it's over. I wanted to like this one more But i can't give it more than a
2 song in- classic southern rock. Nice, band sounds good. But a pretty standard. 3, not my favorite stuff. Vocals a bit awkward. Track 4 is nicer. Cool bass. A bit more interesting progression. 5, na, not for me today 6, it's a strokes rip off but that's why it's the best here so far. Waiting for more highlights. I guess 9 is one. Better, but not significantly. 12 the hidden track is actually nice. What can I say... I'm not going back to this one soon, but it's not unlistenuble Good luck to the band. It's a 2, but barely