Funeral was an excellent example of creative experimentation combined with peak musicianship. Each song twisted and turned in ways I never expected and brought something new to the table. I wasn't sure what to expect for the next track. Being released in 2004, this was a highlight for the alt rock and indie genres. This band knows that they're doing.
My favorite track is Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles).
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In Rainbows brought me everything I needed. From ethereal vocals to sick bass lines to clean guitar riffs and an atmospheric synth, with moving drum beats to tie it all together. The album gave me a spacey, yet grounded feel.
My favorite track is Jigsaw Falling Into Place.
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The great thing about Bob Dylan is that he tells a story through his music. My problem with this album is that each song sounded the same. Nothing really stuck out to me. My only comment is, "Yep, sounds like Bob Dylan." There wasn't anything special. Best case, I would put this album on in the background while I have a couple beers.
Favorite track was Desolation Row.
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I wish I knew more about Jazz to fully appreciate this. Was an awesome vibe though. I felt like I was in the movie Taxi Driver the whole time. I also loved how it was live so you could hear some distant chatter and the clinking of cups.
Favorite track was My Man’s Gone Now.
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Pretty fun album! Was cleaning my bathroom to it and made the time fly.
Favorite track is Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell.
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I had no clue what to expect. I don't know who John Martyn or ever heard if any of these songs. Played the first song; my jaw was dropped and my brain tingled after the first few seconds. This is the definition of Karl music. The vibe that was carefully created here nails an americana-road-trip feel. I'm blown away.
This album was pretty mid. I enjoyed listening to it, but it didn't do anything special. I was waiting for a song to bring the album home but it never came. Gave a nice lofi/R&B vibe to read to, but nothing much more than that.
Favorite track was Give Up.
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Now that's jazz! Compared to the last jazz album this one is much better. There are awesome melodies mixed with sick improv. I also really dig the bass player. They were doing some tasty bass lines. This album has soul baby.
Favorite track was Minawa.
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I really like the Smiths. I feel like when I think of the 80s I think of this band. This album was super short and sweet. All the songs are fun and move along pretty quickly. I wouldn't say it's anything revolutionary for me, but it still was great.
Favorite track was Bigmouth Strike Again.
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What a sick album. The riffs were insane while and there was clear inspiration from The Big 4 of metal, who were blowing up at the time. I love hardcore music and I’m super impressed with this band. Definitely gonna check out some of their other stuff.
Favorite track was Re-Ignition.
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Super fun album really liked it. Definitely some bangers in there.
Favorite song was either Lenny or She’s so Loose.
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I really hated this album. The distortion was just all I could hear. I felt like my ears were bleeding and not in a badass way. I really love the classic 80s vocals but I can find that with another band. Never gonna listen to this again. I feel worse off for it. I hate to be so negative, but this album really was not the move in ANY sense.
Did not have a favorite song.
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This album was super cool! You can see how these guys were classical trained. I liked how the classical bits were weaved in but also had some dedicated songs. I wasn’t blown away but wasn’t dissatisfied either. Solid album.
Favorite song was Long Distance Runaround.
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Loved this album. I love when artists are not afraid to go big! There were so many different instruments like strings and horn sections. They also had tons of vocal parts in each song.
Favorite song was Casimir Pulaski Day.
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Growing up my dad always talked about U2. I don't have any specific memories of him playing it, but he told me he would buy their tapes as they came out. I can't help but think how awesome it was to be living in a time where a U2 album drop was as big as Kanye dropping something new. I really only know U2's hits, but I'm glad I got to listen to this album. I learned that U2 is just a super solid 80s band. Great to listen to.
Favorite track was Two Hearts Beat as One
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Super cool album. The first half of the album was super edgy teenage angst but by the end it turned into something entirely different! It got weird in the best way.
Favorite song was Johnny Sunshine.
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Super hype album. My pops was a break dancer in Patterson so I can picture some dude walking around with a boombox blasting this stuff. I can see why they were so popular!
Favorite song was You Be Illin’.
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This album makes me wish I was 19 in London with a purple Mohawk. Gave me a right thrashing.
No particular favorite song.
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Fun album, but nothing special to me. It was nice to have in the background or for a car ride.
Favorite song was delirious.
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Didn’t fully finish it, but I really liked it! I never fully got into the early 2000s musics besides some of the boy bands. Now I see why everyone was so obsessed with this group. They are just phenomenal singers and the harmonies are in point.
Favorite song was Bootylicious.
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I’ve just recently been put into Portishead. I really love music like this. Bands like Massive Attack and Thievery Corporation always hit different.
Favorite song was Glory Box.
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This album was badass as hell. Makes me wanna shoot aliens with a machine gun off a motorcycle.
Favorite song was Breaking the Law.
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Really love this album. So much variety. 90s electronic music is pretty sweet because it is so musical. There seems to be a lot of effort put into it when now electronic music just feels too electronic.
Favorite song was Sunday.
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I mean, just amazing. I never listened to ABBA besides their hits. The harmonies and melodies in this album are amazing. It's like a mini musical. I can see why they were so famous.
Favorite song was Dum Dum Diddle.
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Wow wild to have this type of music in the 70s. Didn't even know there were groups like this.
No particular favorite song.
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Didn't fully listen but it's pretty good! Can't beat a little Stevie Wonder.
Favorite song was Lookin' For Another Pure Love.
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DNF
