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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
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5 | 3.29 | +1.71 |
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
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5 | 3.35 | +1.65 |
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Movies
Holger Czukay
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4 | 2.7 | +1.3 |
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Violator
Depeche Mode
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5 | 3.7 | +1.3 |
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
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5 | 3.82 | +1.18 |
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In Utero
Nirvana
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5 | 3.83 | +1.17 |
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Harvest
Neil Young
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5 | 3.83 | +1.17 |
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Disintegration
The Cure
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5 | 3.85 | +1.15 |
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
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4 | 2.92 | +1.08 |
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
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5 | 3.93 | +1.07 |
You Love Less Than Most
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
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1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
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1 | 2.85 | -1.85 |
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
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1 | 2.74 | -1.74 |
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
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2 | 3.56 | -1.56 |
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
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2 | 3.56 | -1.56 |
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
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1 | 2.47 | -1.47 |
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Parachutes
Coldplay
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2 | 3.46 | -1.46 |
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
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2 | 3.44 | -1.44 |
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
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1 | 2.28 | -1.28 |
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
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2 | 3.23 | -1.23 |
5-Star Albums (13)
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Randy Newman
1/5
Randy's lyrics are basic and have the nuance of the blaring rays of the summertime Sun.
4 likes
The Who
4/5
It might not be the best album ever from the point of view of a modern lense, but it is clear that The Who have a great impact on the development of music.
The album has some fun songs, with My Generation being the standout track on the album it shares a name with.
However, I will admit that some songs did grate on me a bit because they were repetitive.
1 likes
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Pretty simple 90s rock. There are some good instrumentals at times and the songs flow well, but there isn't really anything too notable or mind-blowing.
1 likes
The Beach Boys
5/5
A classic album through and through, from the unique sound of The Beach Boys, to theor lyrics.
God Only Knows is my favourite song from the album. It might be quite a generic choice, but it is popular for a reason.
1 likes
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
I've heard the name many times before, and may have even dabbled in the past, but Captain Beefheart continues to elude my brain and scrambles my very thoughts.
1 likes
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Mott The Hoople
4/5
A fun and unique rock album.
Snoop Dogg
4/5
Sam Cooke
3/5
Music is fun, but it's an old live album, so the sound quality suffers.
Beastie Boys
2/5
I've never liked the Beastie Boys much, the vocals are grating to listen to.
Fred Neil
4/5
Very peaceful and relaxing.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
2/5
Not my usual kind of thing to begin with, though I appreciate the intention behind it.
Not a fan of how it flows at times either, not overly interesting to listen to.
Queen
4/5
Just some good fun rock, nothing negative to say at all. The closing track is my favourite from the whole album.
It's a good debut album, but their following albums are generally better.
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Some good sounding sci-fi ambient music.
I have no strong opinions one way or the other about this album really, it's just chill background music.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
It's generally fine, but the rest of the songs are heavily overshadowed by the legendary Eileen, which I feel is the only standout song anyway.
Ms. Dynamite
2/5
Boring.
Madonna
4/5
Classic pop album with an iconic title track. Very 80s at times, which is a sign of its age.
Common
3/5
Flows quite smoothly, but not overly interesting.
Adele
3/5
Adele is a brilliant singer, but the album itself is not the most mind blowing thing in the world. There are some enjoyable hits on here though.
It is just simple, straightforward music to listen to.
Leftfield
2/5
Some of the music is alright, especially if you are drugged up in a club in the 90s.
Vocals ruin it a bit though.
Sepultura
3/5
The music is good, but I'm not a fan of the vocals.
When it comes to growls and the like, it feels very hit or miss depending on the vocalist.
Kanye West
4/5
Not my usual kind of thing, but it is a very good and unique album.
Kanye may have ruined his own reputation by being a bit of a madman, but he made some good music.
Randy Newman
1/5
Randy's lyrics are basic and have the nuance of the blaring rays of the summertime Sun.
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
Not exactly the most exciting music ever, but also not bad.
It's the kind of thing you could just keep on in the background because it's quite chill. However, I would not go out of my way to listen to it.
Lenny Kravitz
2/5
The music is fine, but the lyrics are a bit weak, wet and limp.
More repetition of lyrics than Bill Withers at times, which is saying something.
Napalm Death
2/5
Not the first time I've heard Napalm Death, but definitely the first time I've actually listened to them.
I actually like some (but definitely not all) of the instrumentals, but the vocalist sometimes sounds like Randy Marsh having a psychotic meltdown.
Beatles
4/5
My favourite Beatles albums come near the end of their time together where they branch out and become more experimental.
However, their early stuff can still be enjoyable, including this album. It's not the most mind blowing through a modern lens, but it is not bad at all.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
Fun 80s album with some interesting instrumentals and a unique sound.
Not a fan of all the tracks though, and the synth pop can get a bit repetitive.
Pink Floyd
5/5
One of my favourite albums of all time. Pure musical genius with sound and lyrics that apply to any time.
It is eternal.
Missy Elliott
2/5
Sounds quite laid backed but isn't overly interesting. Also feel like there are too many features like she was relying on other names.
I'd put 2.5 if I could, but it has to be 2 since 3 feels too generous.
Duke Ellington
3/5
I recognise the great skill of the musicians, but I just cannot enjoy a lot of jazz music. It can get very repetitive to me, no matter how much I love a saxophone solo. Music inspired by elements of jazz is always far better than actual jazz to me.
Also, as this is a live album, the crowd sounds and various conversations that are given their own track listing can be quite annoying and distracting.
I'm unsure how to rate this album due to my own bias combined with the live album aspect, so I'll go with a 3 to recognise the musical skill involved and leave it at that.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
2/5
It's not bad but I just don't really care for it at all. I'd probably give it 2.5 stars if I could, but instead I'll give it 2. It just isn't particularly interesting.
Coldplay
2/5
I'm normally quite biased when it comes to my dislike for Coldplay, so I'll try to be more balanced.
The album as a whole is just fine. It's not very interesting really. The music is just fine, the vocals are a bit whiny but fine, and the lyrics are fine. It isn't remotely more interesting than 'fine'.
Yellow is the most famous song off of the album, and it is better than every other song on it. I honestly don't mind it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it.
A lot of the songs sound so similar that I feel like they never end, and I could feel myself falling asleep at times.
Coldplay isn't particularly interesting or creative, nor they do have an energy of any kind.
I'd give this album a middle of the road 2.5 just because of Yellow making it less painful, but it will have to be a 2.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Legendary musician who revolutionised music, with an album that is a classic example of how he did it.
Also, the other two are there to give him a little bit of background sound.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
A classic album. A soulful album. A sensual album.
Pearl Jam
4/5
A fantastic debut album. Both the vocals and instrumentals sound great and flow well. The lyrics are meaningful as well.
The only real issue is that it isn't always clear what Eddie is saying.
Also, release feels like a weak ending. It lasts around 9 minutes, but spends around 4 minutes fading out with what something that sounds similar to Fallout tribal music. This sort of ruined it for me, so no 5 stars.
1/5
I think it was a bad sign when I started laughing halfway through opening track.
It reminded me of drama students having to do weird stuff in class to try and show how creative they are.
Elliott Smith
3/5
It's an alright album. The lyrics are pretty good, and the music itself is just fine. I do think the melodies and get a bit repetitive and his voice starts to grate on me at times though, as it feels a bit too airy and attempting to be 'ethereal' or something.
The Who
4/5
It might not be the best album ever from the point of view of a modern lense, but it is clear that The Who have a great impact on the development of music.
The album has some fun songs, with My Generation being the standout track on the album it shares a name with.
However, I will admit that some songs did grate on me a bit because they were repetitive.
David Bowie
4/5
A solid album from probably one of the most creative and influential music artists of all time.
Whilst it is not on par with music from his peak, the meaningful lyrics and good instrumentals in the background make for an enjoyable listen, albeit slightly sad and existential.
Beck
3/5
Never been a big fan of Beck to be honest.
I'd say this album is just alright. The sad acoustic with ethereal synths sort of feels like it lasts forever though.
The Cure
5/5
Very good album. It creates a slightly gloomy atmosphere but, to borrow someone else's words, also feels seductive. It hits the spot.
Probably my favourite album from The Cure.
Beyoncé
1/5
I've always thought Beyoncé was a food singer, but good god this is such a dull, repetitive, watered down, bland, over-produced, unoriginal, unimaginative pop album I've ever heard. It has the personality of a cucumber.
I'm not someone who automatically dislikes pop music. I enjoy plenty of 2000s mainstream pop from the likes of Lady Gaga and such, but the songs I do enjoy have personality. This album does not.
Please just go away. It's like music for people who don't like music.
Germs
2/5
Felt like I was listening to someone have a panic attack and a breakdown whilst singing.
I have a headache.
The instrumentals are alright though, pretty average punk sound for the time period.
Paul Simon
3/5
A straightforward album I suppose. Paul Simon's solo work generally sounds quite relaxed and laidback.
However, whilst there are some catchy tunes, there are some less than interesting tunes. For example, Cars are Cars is just about how cars are the same everywhere. Is it a metaphor? Who knows, but it's too annoying to think of a deeper meaning.
Skepta
1/5
Absolute torture.
I don't enjoy most grime music anyway but fuck me what have I done in life to suffer this vapid shite? The lyrics are absolutely awful, did he think it was 'fire' or something to talk about murking fools to the MLG horn from 2011?
Only ever known one Skepta fan, and he was a middle class white road man who put on a fake accent to try and sound cool innit bruv. Cut his own hair too. The only type of person who could enjoy this wankstain on the history of music.
Bob Dylan
3/5
I think it is clear that Bob Dylan is an influential song writer. His lyrics are great to the point that even today, people are still covering his songs.
However, I do not think he is that great of a musician; he is just alright. I feel the same about this album, though his voice is a bit annoying at times. I feel like he has songs on other albums, like Knockin on Heaven's Door, where his vocals are better than on this album.
Generally speaking, covers of his songs tend to be better than the originals (unless Axl Rose is singing it).
AC/DC
3/5
AC/DC have always been a bit of an iffy band for me. I do enjoy some of their more anthemic, arena rock songs like You Shook Me All Night Long, and I always appreciate the high energy.
However, generally, I find their music to be quite repetitive. A lot of songs follow the same formula to the point they sound nearly identical. This has seemingly worked for them, as they are still one of the most popular bands on the planet.
I understand why they have a general appeal, with their energy, easy to follow music, and blaring choruses. I just wish that some better bands got just as much, or more acclaim. Basically, I think AC/DC are overrated.
A lot of the riffs are fun though.
Talk Talk
3/5
I have no strong feelings about this album. It is just your average new wave album, with some interesting sounds here and there.
It felt like it would work well as background sound whilst trying to focus, but otherwise, nothing amazing.
The Young Rascals
3/5
A very basic 60s pop album.
It isn't bad, but I also just don't feel anything for it. It's average to the point I'll likely forget I ever listened to it.
Massive Attack
3/5
Surprised by the fact I actually kind of enjoyed this a bit.
It's not my usual kind of thing, and I wouldn't actively choose to listen to it, but I appreciate what they tried to do. It feels different.
Love
2/5
Pretty basic 60 rock/pop. I aside from 'A House is Not a Motel' I did not care for it much.
Liz Phair
4/5
Now this album was curious. I found the lyrics and a lost of the music itself entertaining. However, the vocals weren't great, but I still enjoyed them a bit regardless.
I honestly don't know where to put this album. It feels like something I'd change my mind about in the future, but that is not a possibility on this website.
Based on my somewhat mixed feelings, but general enjoyment, I will give it a generous 4 out of 5. And that's unheard of.
Violent Femmes
4/5
Quite a unique album. I've heard Blister in the Sun a few times before, but nothing more.
I think I'll revisit it one day, I quite enjoyed the vocals and the music itself. I think I need to stew on it more before I fully figure out my thoughts on it, but it was enjoyable.
Bobby Womack
4/5
A fun, soulful album. It's relatively short, as it lasts around 40 minutes.
If You Think You're Lonely Now stood out to me for some reason. I quite liked how it flowed.
It's not the most creative album I've ever heard, but simplicity can be enjoyable sometimes.
The Band
3/5
A very twangy country rock album. I enjoyed quite a bit of it, but sometimes I just got sick of how truly twangy it can get.
So much twang.
Crowded House
3/5
Feels like a pretty standard 90s rocky poppy album. It was enjoyable, but not amazing. It's just easy listening.
Happy Mondays
4/5
Never really listened to much Happy Mondays stuff although I am very aware of them.
Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed this album. A fun album mixing dance and 90s British rock. I've always been iffy on Madchester stuff, but the only criticism I have is that Shaun Ryder isn't exactly the best singer. I suppose being a good singer isn't really the point though.
Jeff Buckley
4/5
Now, I have heard this album before and have also listened to some songs by themselves, so I feel like I have a good grasp of this album.
To sound a bit wanky for a moment, I'd say this album does have some beautiful sounding songs with wonderful instrumental pieces. It gets a thumbs up for that.
My only negative is that sometimes, it can feel a bit overly self-indulgent and a tad bit whiny. That is fine, but it's basically the entire album. It gets old.
Jurassic 5
3/5
Honestly not a bad album, I quite liked how it flowed. However, it feels like a pretty average product of its time.
The Boo Radleys
2/5
Uninteresting. If you want this kind of music, there are better musicians out there.
It just goes on and on and on and on.
Kate Bush
4/5
Kate Bush has always had an interesting and unique approach to music, and I think this album shows that.
Generally, I found it an enjoyable listen, though Kate Bush, as always, can go a bit over the top in ways that can be a tad annoying at times.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
1/5
I've heard the name many times before, and may have even dabbled in the past, but Captain Beefheart continues to elude my brain and scrambles my very thoughts.
Tim Buckley
2/5
Well, this was not particularly interesting to me. As a side note, his son does really look and sound like him.
Anyway, sometimes a 7 minute song can feel like it only lasts 3 minutes and you want more, sometimes it does just feel like a 7 minute song and it is just fine, and sometimes it feels like you're sat there for 30 minutes waiting for the song to end because it's dragging on and you want to listen to something else.
I truly felt like every song was dragging for an eternity.
The Young Gods
2/5
Some alright guitar work at times, but otherwise, not a huge fan of the gravelly French man yelling into my ears.
The White Stripes
4/5
There are some great songs on here, such as I Can't Wait and Fell In Love With a Girl.
The White Stripes have always been quite impressive with how simple yet interesting their songs are. It takes skill to make basic compositions sound somewhat different and have a recognisable sound.
The only criticism really is that I'm not always a massive fan of the vocals, though I usually like Jack White.
Kings of Leon
3/5
I've always struggled with Kings of Leon outside of their more popular stuff.
I struggled a lot with this album at times, the music just sounds disjointed to my ears.
There are also some enjoyable moments, there is musical talent but I just cannot get into it.
Common
2/5
It's OK at times I think. I just don't care for it.
The Band
4/5
A good, soulful album. There seems to be some passion shining through, and the whole band seems to have worked well together, with them all seeming to sing together as well.
I do wish it had a bit more variety though.
Traffic
4/5
I've heard the eponymous song John Barleycorn before in my English folk music phase, so I've also heard of Traffic before.
I quite enjoy their music. It may not necessarily be the most groundbreaking in the world, but I quite enjoy how laidback it is and there is some skill on show.
Deerhunter
4/5
I've heard this album before, and I've always been a fan.
It has a bit of a unique sound, and feels like it has some quite meaningful lyrics.
AC/DC
3/5
As much as I do enjoy their energy, and also Highway to Hell as a song itself, I need more mental stimulation than 10 songs that sound almost the same. This is a very common issue I have with these lads.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
I honestly struggle a bit with the sound of Dexys themselves, it can get repetitive and feels like a sign of its age.
Alice Cooper
4/5
A simple but fun hard rock album. Nothing mind blowing, but it's enjoyable and good for background listening.
It could do with some more variety in sound, mix up the songs a bit, but it's fine.
808 State
3/5
It reminds me of background music you'd hear in some games from the early 2000s.
I don't dislike it, but I won't be listening to it again I think.
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Very basic 60s music.
Stereolab
2/5
I'll give it 2 stars for creativity and being interesting.
It won't got any more because it starts to get really repetitive and annoying at times.
Elvis Costello
3/5
Very basic bubblegum rock pop. Also not a fan of Elvis Costello's vocals which feel all over the place.
Paul Simon
4/5
A unique album that is probably Paul Simon's best work. He incorporates various sounds that not many mainstream artists use.
I can see why the unique sound might put some people off, as it feels like it can be somewhat repetitive across the songs. However, it's a good album.
The best song is You Can Call Me Al of course.
Sade
4/5
Silky smooth music and vocals. There's nothing particularly mindblowing about this album, but is is very much easy listening. Very chill.
I've seen a lot of negative reviews complain about sax solos, but I'm quite fond of a saxophone solo, even though I don't care much for most jazz elements.
Smooth Operator is the most memorable track for me, but that's probably because of Carlos Sainz.
The Bees
2/5
A bit different, very obscure, and eventually, a little bit irritating.
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
A classic, high energy album that pumps you up to fight against the powers that be.
The main issue really is that Rage Against the Machine are very much a part of the machine, especially these days with their exorbitant ticket prices.
Regardless of that, they make some pretty good songs.
Pere Ubu
2/5
I feel like my ears were being violated by the vocals and the random high pitch noise in the first track.
Some alright guitar and bass work though.
Peter Gabriel
5/5
Fantastic, creative album with great songwriting.
Barry Adamson
2/5
Aside from Jarvis Cocker popping up on one of the songs and some of the introductions, most of the songs sound pretty much the same. Very much a product of its time as well.
A lot of it feels like background lounge music. Actually, some of the sings remind me of the background music of a snooker game I played in the mid 2000s.
There are some songs that don't sound like lounge music, but they instead sound like the music version of a bad trip.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Soulful US country folk rock that just rolls along so well with great instrumentals and vocals that just fit the music so well.
I can't really think of any criticisms.
The Human League
3/5
Simple 80s synthwave with 'Don't You Want Me' being the most iconic song from the album. I don't think many of the songs are memorable outside of that one, which I have heard many times over the years and always enjoy.
Spiritualized
2/5
Bit of a struggle to listen to. I've heard plenty of similar music from other bands, but it's a genre where the music either clicks with me, or I can't be bothered to listen to it anymore. It was the latter for me.
Fun album art though.
XTC
3/5
Dear God is by dsr the best song from this album, and I've listened to it several times before.
However, the rest of the album I am very unsure about. Sometimes I like the music, sometimes I don't. I think the vocals are always solid though.
The themes of the songs are interesting and I like the thoughtful lyrics.
Gene Clark
2/5
Just so dull and uninspiring. Not the worst thing ever, but I don't want to listen to it anymore.
Mudhoney
2/5
I struggled to listen to much of this one, it just isn't very interesting.
Nirvana
5/5
A classic album really, every song is good and the high quality is obvious in every song.
Holger Czukay
4/5
Finally, something weird that is also entertaining.
This is an album you will either love or hate, but goodness me, is it an experience.
I fall into the camp of 'surprisingly enjoyed the weirdness'. It is just the most or the top krautrock I have heard so far. It is ridiculous, it is wacky, it takes you on a very confusing aural adventure, but it put a smile on my face to the point I feel like I have to give it 4 stars for both effort, and the joy it gave me.
The Cardigans
3/5
This is a very 50/50 album. Some songs I enjoyed, like Lovefool and Step On Me. Others, such as the awful cover of Iron Man, were just not good.
I do enjoy the vocals and some of the instrumentals, when they seem to put thought into them anyway.
Prince
3/5
This is a mixed bag of an album for me. Some songs are timeless classics, like the eponymous Purple Rain.
However, some songs feel like they are very much of their time and are just not my kind of thing at all, like the opening track. They almost feel like filler compared to the better tracks.
When it's good, it is very good. When it isn't good, it's a bit dull.
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Pretty simple 90s rock. There are some good instrumentals at times and the songs flow well, but there isn't really anything too notable or mind-blowing.
De La Soul
4/5
So, I see why it's known as the golden age of hip hop after this.
I rarely get into hip hop much, although I appreciate what it does.
However, this is one of those rare albums that I truly enjoy. It feels unique, full of personality, intelligence, awareness and some smatterings of humour.
The beats are good too.
Judas Priest
4/5
Classic British heavy metal. Simple really.
The Verve
3/5
As one with a Northern soul, this album isn't really that interesting.
Bittersweet Symphony is more interesting.
Depeche Mode
5/5
An album full of iconic songs, from Personal Jesus to Enjoy the Silence.
It sounds dark, mysterious, and at times, even oddly erotic.
A great album with Depeche Mode's unique sound. Synth stuff can end up sounding samey, but I don't think this album suffers with that at all.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
Adam & the Ants aren't new to me, but I've also never really listened to them before. I don't think I'll be listening to them again either.
I feel like I've been taken on a peculiar ride and have developed whiplash.
Three stars for being interesting?
The Undertones
3/5
Simple 70s/80s pop punk. Straightforward, and nothing really notable to discuss.
Talking Heads
3/5
So, Talking Heads feel like a unique band, but one that I struggle with at times.
I like some songs a lot, such as their version of Take Me to the River. In fact, the second half of the album is generally more enjoyable than the first. Many songs can feel repetitive and I get bored, and want to skip.
They're definitely creative, but the album feels very hit and miss.
Neneh Cherry
2/5
Don't really know what to say about this one. It has its moments, but I'm not sure I really care for much of it.
Also never been a fan of the incessant record scratch sound.
Mike Oldfield
4/5
I've heard his name before due to his music being used for The Exorcist, but I've never really listened to any of his music otherwise.
I have to say, it's pretty good to just have on in the background. The music is unobtrusive and pretty relaxing, aside from the introduction of Tubular Bells Part 1 but that's because of the horror connotations.
It's not exactly a hard-hitting, moving album, but it's pretty good for what it does.
Iggy Pop
3/5
Enjoyable but nothing too special I feel.
Nine Inch Nails
5/5
Dark, heavy and raw. These are the words this unique album make me think of.
This isn't my first time listening to The Downward Spiral, but I always enjoy listening to it. There's not much else like it out there.
I think Trent really shows off his creative side with this album. I can understand why some people might not enjoy how abrasive it can sound at times, but I think it works perfectly to create an atmosphere.
Tom Waits
4/5
I did not this album to sound like it does. It has a mixture of rock genres, and feels at times like it is from the 60s, but with a twist.
It is unique, and surprisingly enjoyable. It feels fun and full of creativity.
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
Pretty creative and unique 90s Britpop/indie rock. They go out of there way to try and create their own sound and it works.
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
I'm normally not a big fan jazz or live albums, especially because live albums tend to have a bit too much extra noise interfering with the flow of the music. Also, the sound quality of live albums is usually not great.
However, the sound quality of Sarah Vaughan's At Mister Kelly's is surprisingly quite good for the time.
Also, as it is quite a laid back album, the crowd discussions actually add to the experience. You almost feel like you're there, laughing along to the jokes and listening to the music.
I'd never give an old live album a full five stars, as that is reserved for the very best albums and I don't think live ones can ever reach that. It does deserve a high rating though.
Sarah is a great singer, and the instrumentals are relaxing.
Sonic Youth
4/5
I've heard this album before when I have a Sonic Youth phase. They are a band I have to be in the mood for, but I never doubt their skill or creativity.
Goo has a very iconic album cover which also adds to how much I appreciate it.
Erykah Badu
3/5
If I was a big hip hop fan, I feel like I'd be very fond of this album. I quite enjoyed the flow of the beats throughout the album, but I just don't really care for it much overall.
Air
3/5
Good background music, which I guess tends to be the point for a soundtrack. Well that, and to elevate scenes by cresting tension, adding to drama, or by creating a feel of absolute pure cinematic drama like with LotR.
I feel like Virgin Suicides is good as a soundtrack, but as something to listen to by itself, is just alright.
Oasis
4/5
I usually make somewhat jokey comments about how I don't like Oasis, but I do enjoy their songs really.
Whilst it might not be the most impressive album, it is good for a debut, particularly when their sound would have been quite fresh back in the 90s.
The guitars are good, the vocals are Mancunian, and the vibe is peak 90s Britain. Just fun really.
Doves
3/5
Pretty straightforward indie rock from the late 90s to early 2000s era.
It has some good instrumentals, such as the guitar work. However, I don't find the album particularly memorable or overly interesting.
4/5
Some classic 1960s British rock pop with uplifting beats, meaningful lyrics, and a somewhat timeless sound.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
I've always enjoyed the instrumentals of RHCP, but the vocals can grate on me at times. There's something about the vocals that sound almost lazy, which might be on purpose, but I don't like it.
Flea and John definitely carry the band in my eyes.
Californication has some RHCP songs that I do genuinely like, such as Californication and Otherside, but I just don't think it is that great.
I really hate the intro to Around the World as well, and all the poor attempts at rapping, if that's what it is meant to be.
American Music Club
2/5
I don't remember much about this album after listening to it.
There's nothing particularly bad about it, but nothing overly good or interesting either. Very eh. I'd give it a 2.5 if I had the option to.
The Beach Boys
5/5
A classic album through and through, from the unique sound of The Beach Boys, to theor lyrics.
God Only Knows is my favourite song from the album. It might be quite a generic choice, but it is popular for a reason.
Dead Kennedys
3/5
This is pure, breakneck speed 80s punk.
I get why it was popular at the time, but I've never cared massively for punk as a whole.
I like elements of punk, but not all of it.
Trying to be unbiased is difficult, but I don't think I care for Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables at all. I recognise the talent involved and the relevant political lyrics, but it isn't my scene.
The Specials
2/5
I just don't like this kind of music at all.
Janelle Monáe
4/5
I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed thos album. Janelle is a very good singer, and every song feels different. Nothing is repetitive at all.
It's hard to say what genre this album even is, as every song seems to explore a different one. There are funky bass riffs, electronic elements, even elements of old 50s styles it seemed.
I'd give this a 4.5/5 if I could, but I'll settle a 4. I generally reserve a 5 star for albums that truly get to me, but this is still good.
Lorde
4/5
I'd say its pretty average 2010s pop, but it does have a bit of an edge over other pop albums from that period. Lorde, even with quite simple indie pop, stands out because of her voice and quite meaningful lyrics (for a pop album).
Also, some songs did have enough varied elements to not sound too repetitive. I think it deserves a 4 for effort and the fact I found myself enjoying it for the most part.
Radiohead
5/5
Absolutely classic 90s alt-rock album. Lyrical and musical skill abounds. The Bends may even be the best Radiohead album.
The Icarus Line
2/5
Well, they certainly have a lot of energy.
Penance Soiree is an album where it feels like there is a lot happening, but it isn't really going anywhere. The songs also seem to just never stop coming at you. I feel like I never got a moment to breathe between the frantic songs.
Some of the instrumentals sounded good, but they were forgotten as soon as the extreme noise crowded everything out in my brain.
Neil Young
5/5
An absolute classic 70s laid back rock album. Beautiful, almost haunting instrumentals and vocals.
The album feels like it goes by quickly, so it doesn't feel like it outstays its welcome.
I'd never heard Words before, but it has become one of my new Neil Young favourites.
The Jam
4/5
A simple, classic and quite easy listening punk rock album.
It was unique enough to be interesting and keep my attention, it didn't outstay its welcome, and didn't feel very repetitive at all.
A good, solid, consistent album.
The Pogues
4/5
Surprisingly enjoyable, full of energy, and has possibly the best Christmas song ever made on it.
Unsure how much I'd enjoy listening to this album regularly, but it is certainly fun to experience.
Yes
4/5
A classic prog rock album, with Roundabout being a hit song.
I generally enjoyed the album, though there were times where I felt certain bits of songs lasted too long.
My favourite songs are Roundabout and South Side of the Sky.
Steely Dan
3/5
Honestly just don't feel much towards Countdown to Ecstasy, it just exists.
Richard Hawley
3/5
The nature of Coles Corner seems to change throughout the songs. I prefer the middle few songs, as they feel laid back whilst having an atmosphere.
As a native of Sheffield, I'll try to avoid being biased towards Richard Hawley, but I enjoyed the album.
I feel like I wouldn't always be in the mood to listen to Coles Corner, as it is quite slow and I understand why some people find it boring. However, I still found it enjoyable and peaceful.
I'd give it a 3.5 if I could, but I might settle for a 3.
Cypress Hill
3/5
For whatever reason, 90s hip hop always feels like more of a musical time capsule compared to other genres.
Cypress Hill is no different. I feel like I don't really hear many elements of 90s hip hop appear elsewhere. It has its own, very 90s vibe that can be oddly comfortable, aside from the lyrics.
Speaking of lyrics, they deal with the usual topics of violence, with some being systemic. They flow well.
Too many record scratch sounds though, good god too many. It's a sound that feels very much of its time, and it gets annoying after a while.
Radiohead
2/5
Now I do generally enjoy Radiohead, but this album feels like a load of dull, self-indulgent wankery.
This album feels like something a middle class uni student who likes to pretend they have a personality by making 'deep meaningful music' that is actually just not very good, but they think they are the greatest musician to ever get money from daddy's wallet.
I don't really like it.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
An enjoyable, strong album that doesn't seem to miss a beat. It feels quite timeless for the most part, though it does show its age at points as well.
Wild Horses is my favourite from the album.
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
Like anything involving Frank Zappa, I always feel like I've stepped into another dimension where everyone is absolutely insane.
I just cannot get my head around the raw insanity, but I respect the unique approach I guess. It's creative at least.
The Beta Band
3/5
Hot Shots II is an album that I doubt I will be returning to, and its cover is probably one of the ugliest I've ever seen.
However, the sound quality is good and the music itself is somewhat easy to listen to for the most part. It's just alright I guess.
Miles Davis
3/5
Like with a lot of jazz, I respect the musical talent, but it just don't click with it.
Justice
4/5
Cross is an interesting album. I'd say the first half is stronger than the second, with Party being the worst song on the album.
However, it's quite fun to listen to. It's like funky electronica, plus it feels very creative.
Bill Callahan
4/5
A relaxing, laid back album. I've seen people describe it as prog country, and I agree to an extent.
I do think certain bits went on for too long though, such as Faith/Void. Bill repeats the same line for about 4 minutes or so.
Television
4/5
This isn't my first time listening to some songs from Marquee Moon, but it is my first time doing a full listen through.
The guitar work is my always my favourite thing about Television, though the other instrumentals are good too.
The vocals have always been a bit iffy for me. I enjoy them on some songs, but don't on others.
The final track, Torn Curtain, is my favourite.
ZZ Top
3/5
Fun to listen to, and there is clear talent on display.
However, they have a similar issue that AC/DC have, which is that every song sounds the same.
Bad Brains
3/5
I Against I grew on me as it went along. It is a very unique album, with a unique sound, though it can be abrasive at times.
I can't say I've ever listened to metal, pink and reggae all in one before, but it is definitely creative.
I'm also not sure I'd go out of my way to listen to this album again, but I'm glad I came across it.
Portishead
4/5
A very mysterious, almost erotic at times album. It feels like new noir hip hop.
Portishead stand out quite a lot, as their music seems to have a very recognisable sound.
There are times it feels like it shows its age though with things like the record scratch sound, which I personally am not a fan of.
Buffalo Springfield
4/5
Buffalo Springfield Again is a very relaxing album. It's not really the best at anything, it there's also nothing really wrong with it.
It's easy listening and chilled out, and sometimes that's just what you want.
Jane Weaver
3/5
I think this is the most modern album I've had from here so far.
I'm a fan of Modern Kosmology's album cover, but I'm a bit confused as to why this is on here. It isn't bad, but I wouldn't say it is interesting enough to be an album you should hear before you die.
It is a very average album.
Grateful Dead
3/5
I've never listened to the Grateful Dead before, so this was a brand new experience.
Making music out of pure jams is certainly an interesting approach, and very brave.
However, good god. I felt like my ears were being personally attacked at first. There is some clear individual musical skill with the guitar playing on Dark Star, but there is no joy in an aimless jam that never ends. If you're going to make a 20 minute song, at least have it be a journey like Echoes by Pink Floyd.
Anyway, I feel like the songs following Dark Star are much better, but still suffer from an aimless feeling at times.
It deserves a three I think, especially with how much better it gets by Death Don't Have No Mercy.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Soulful, funky and smooth. Higher Ground is the best song for me, but they're all pretty enjoyable.
Innervisions didn't quite do enough to grab me to get 5 stars though.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Never listened to Joni Mitchell before, but it seems people love her a lot.
However, I couldn't really get into her music. Her voice is distinct, but not my kind of thing, almost a bit too screechy at points.
The melodies are nice, but they get a bit dull and repetitive.
It feels quite average to me.
Hüsker Dü
3/5
I'm not sure how to feel about Warehouse, other than that it sounds like an album that other people have since done better.
Maybe they were an inspiration for other musicians, and so have influenced the development of music in a way.
Regardless, I'm not sure this album needed to be over an hour long. It's just a bit eh to me.
Moby Grape
3/5
I echo the sentiments of some of the other reviewers when it comes to Moby Grape.
It is a perfectly fine album, with some nice guitar playing and vocals. It has that pleasing 60s style and tone.
However, it is honestly not that interesting to listen to. It just sounds like nice background music really.
Morrissey
4/5
Your Arsenal sounds like a weaker Smiths album, but honestly it's still enjoyable.
Morrissey is a complete arsehole, but his music is always entertaining. I guess you have to separate the art from the absolute egomaniac of an artist.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Just some good, folky, rocky country music. There are meaningful lyrics, and pleasing to the ear instrumentals. Nothing feels overly repetitive either.
My favourite song from the album is Down By the River.
Culture Club
2/5
Basic 80s new wave with a hit song in the form of Karma Chameleon.
Joanna Newsom
2/5
Just an annoying voice.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Basically spoken word poetry over some typical 80s pieces of music. They don't really go together.
I don't deny Leonard Cohen's writing skill, but there is a bit of a clash between his vocals and the music that just doesn't make sense.
I enjoyed the saxophone at the start of Ain't No Cure for Love though.
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
Possibly the most irritating voice I've ever heard. Like a more irritating Sam Smith.
The music in the background is pretty straightforward, though a bit dull.
The VOICE though. The NOISE. It's like he heard someone doing vibrato and tried to copy it instead of training to do it.
Bee Gees
2/5
I've never heard very early Bee Gees, and now I see why it doesn't get as much exposure.
Basically an attempt at making a moving, serious, concept album, but it doesn't really work all that well. Way too much vibrato on the vocals, and the music is just like prog rock but not as interesting.
Happy Mondays
2/5
Happy Mondays have always basically been Drugs: the band. Bummed is just another example of that.
Absolutely fantastic shaking of the maracas though.
George Harrison
5/5
A strong, consistent album made with feelings. The lyrics and music combine to create a wonderful journey.
Stephen Stills
2/5
Some albums work as a double album, and do not feel as long as they are.
Manassas started to feel it was lasting too long at around the fourth song. Pretty much everything sounds the same throughout.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Boring background music that should have been left in the 80s. There are better musicians that made music in the same genre.
The Cult
3/5
Just some simple hard rock really. There isn't anything particularly bad about Electric, and I find quite easy to listen to. It went by somewhat fast.
However, a lot of the songs sound similar, so I honestly have no idea what a lot are even called. There's nothing really unique about Electric, though it at least sounds like The Cult. They have a vocalist with a recognisable voice at least.
Minutemen
4/5
Honestly I felt quite iffy about Double Nickels On the Dime at first, with its jazzy influences with odd time signatures. Very art punk rock.
However, it did grow on me. All of the things I was iffy about are because they are things that feel hard to do well, without just annoying the listener through bad musicianship trying to do something you can't.
Minutemen seem pretty capable of making their own unique style work, and I found the album going by faster than I expected it to.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
2/5
Well, Skunk definitely sets the tone of the album with the instant blood curdling scream.
There's some good guitar work to be fair, but I feel like the vocalist needs a lie down. Sounds like he's singing with the microphone lodged in his throat.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Just boring and long.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
I was looking forward to trying out To Pimp A Butterfly. It is smooth, funky, and jazzy.
Not my usual kind of thing, but I enjoyed it. The lyrics seemed to have a good message, though I felt like it wasn't always expressed in the best way.
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
Fun bit of big band sounding jazz. Wonderful voice. Many of the songs would make for good background music, but Ella's version of Let's Call the Whole Thing Off was really really good.
Again, her voice is great. Raw, pure talent.
Billie Holiday
2/5
It feels almost wrong to say this, but I just don't care for Lady In Satin. In particular, I don't care for Billie Holiday's voice. The tone and delivery grates on me.
Also, every song sounds the same.
She's a legendary musician, but she doesn't appeal to me at all.
Elvis Costello
3/5
My Aim Is True is fine, but forgettable. I'm not sure why it's on this list, though I feel the same about a lot of albums.
Elvis Costello clearly has some musical ability, but it's not the best or most interesting. He's not bad, but also not great either.
Pixies
3/5
I'm quite a fan of the Pixies, especially Doolittle. I even like some of the newer stuff like some songs from Head Carrier.
However, Surfer Rosa feels a bit of a mixed bag to me. Where is My Mind? is a classic of course, but I'm honestly unsure a out the album as a whole. It is probably their most 'noise rock' album to me. Noise music can be a bit hit and miss.
The album wasn't a slow listen at least, and I did enjoy quite a bit of it. However, I could see why someone wouldn't necessarily care for it as well.
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
I honestly wasn't looking forward to she's so unusual all that much. Cyndi Lauper's voice, whilst very distinct, can sometimes grate on me depending on what she's doing.
However, the album is generally quite catchy, and I didn't even find her hit songs to be too annoying to hear for the umpteenth time in my life.
Her voice still grated on me I some songs, especially the little cheer things she likes to do.
Surprisingly enjoyed All Through the Night and When You Were Mine.
Her music is obviously very 80s, but not generic sounding for the time.
Love
2/5
Feels like some pretty standard psychedelic rock. Not sure how I feel about the vocalist, but I wasn't overly inspiresmf by the album.
It's alright at times, not at others. 2.5 would be my chosen score if I could choose that.
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Now I was a 7 years when this album came out, but I remember how much it was played and the peak popularity of Amy Winehouse.
However, I did not realise how many of these recognisable songs were from Back to Black. The eponymous song is obvious, but others, such as You Know I'm No good. I didn't realise were on the same album.
For the impact Amy Winehouse had, she only had a short career with two whole albums.
She's the only modern mainstream musician I can currently think of who made jazzy soulful songs that were legitimately incredibly popular, which I think says something about both the music itself, and I suppose her quite honest and meaningful lyrics.
It's a pretty good album. I reserve 5 stars for the albums I think are among the very best in every way, which I don't think Back to Black quite meets, but it's very good.
Kid Rock
2/5
I don't completely hate the music, but the lyrics are not exactly the best. Actually, the lyrics are awful.
It's Rage Against the Machine but not as good.
Minor Threat
3/5
I'm just not a fan of hardcore punk, or a lot of types of punk when I think about it.
Out of Step is a classic example of hardcore punk. It is brash, with discordant music, harsh sounds and vocals that, as in most punk music, is hard to understand and slightly angry.
There is some clear skill on display with the quality of the instrumentals, but I'm just not really into punk as a whole, just elements of it.
I think every song ends up sounding the same, aside from the first 10 seconds.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
So, Peter Gabriel's first album has Solsbury Hill and Here Comes the Flood as two great examples of what he is capable of as a solo artist.
However, I found the rest a bit aimless and uninteresting.
Slipknot
3/5
Run of the mill late 90s/early 2000s overly edgy nu metal.
There's some good drum and guitar work though.
Wait and Bleed is quite an enjoyable and iconic (for Slipknot) song for what it is though.
4/5
Funky with soul, but has jazz elements that can make it feel like it's a bit chaotic and discordant at times.
It's pretty good stuff though.
Deep Purple
4/5
Meaty and heavy. There are elements in Deep Purple In Rock that feel like they influenced the development of metal music.
Every song has a bit of something to make then all mostly stand out, and they have some creative moments.
Fleetwood Mac
3/5
A mixed bag. I'd give Tusk 3.5 if I could, but I might stick with 3.
Sisters of the Moon is one example of a fantastic song from Tusk, but I honestly don't know what to feel about a lot of the songs.
Some feel almost like boring filler.
Beatles
5/5
I'm glad I got Abbey Road after some uninspiring albums.
I've heard Abbey Road many times, and listen to songs from it quite often.
It's just an absolute classic, with every song standing out, and most of the songs being iconic just by themselves, like Come Together.
There's good variety in the types of songs on Abbey Road as well. You have the obligatory strange but fun songs like Octopus's Garden, the heavy but sensual sounding Come Together and I Want You, and then you have the lovely uplifting Here Comes the Sun.
Just a great album.
1/5
Utter irritating tripe with possibly the worst album cover I've ever seen. Limp Bizkit's vocals have always been an annoying shrill noise, with the unimaginiative lyrics to match.
The only good thing was the brief bit he stole from Nine Inch Nails' Closer.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
First I have to say that album cover is amazing. An armadillo as a tank? Incredible.
Now on to the music. I have listened to a lot of prog rock, and I either find the music to be fantastic or irritating, there is rarely an inbetween. It can be a very varied genre with how different bands approach it.
Tarkus, however, is a rare example of an album that takes the middle ground. I disliked the start of the opening track, them it grew on me, then I went back to disliking it.
Prog rock has a few influences aside from the obvious rock elements, like jazz. Jazz itself is very mixed for me, so some elements are very annoying as well. Tarkus seems too jazzy at times, which I dislike.
The vocals are good, the guitar and other instrumentsl work is good (when not extremely jazzy).
I just don't know how to feel about it. At least it went by fast for me, and wasn't boring.
Prince
3/5
I thought Prince would have made a more interesting album than what is on Sign 'O' The Times, but I guess not.
I either found the music boring, or so boring that it became annoying.
There were some funky beats, but honestly nothing is particularly interesting. I don't care for Prince's vocals much on this album. I think there also needed to be more iconic Prince guitar shredding.
Mediocre.
Paul McCartney
4/5
Quite easy to listen to, but it can lack direction at times.
Paul is still good here though, with a lot of the songs just sounding good in the background whilst you do something.
Also Paul really loved Linda.
Bert Jansch
4/5
Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch feels very raw, but I mean that in a good way. A way that folk music almost should be.
You can tell this was just a man writing songs and playing his guitar at home, doing his own thing.
The recordings are unpolished and he almost rambles on, but this is pure folk. The songs sound warm and cosy with how they have been made. They are very relaxing.
I can understand why someone may not care for this album, but I appreciate it for what it is.
Queen
4/5
A Night At The Opera has some absolute classics with Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend.
A lot of the other songs, whilst not as iconic, are still good with strong vocals (naturally, it's Freddie Mercury) and meaty guitar playing.
I found myself quite liking '39 with Brian May on vocals as well, he has a nice voice really.
There are some naff moments though, like The Prophet's Song. I enjoyed how it started, but it seemed to fall flat.
I'm also gonna be honest and say, even though it's not really a good song, I sort of enjoy I'm In Love With My Car.
The Stooges
3/5
I just don't connect to Raw Power. Like there's some musical talent, but I just don't care for a lot of it.
The production is honestly incredibly odd as well. The sound seems neutered by it almost, like the raw power is quite limited.
Jazmine Sullivan
2/5
I understand the message, but outside of its meaningful lyrics, Heaux Tales is just quite boring. There are thousands of albums with the same sounding music and the same beat.
I like some of the soul elements and there were some funky beats, but it's still boring and forgettable.
I'd give it a 2.5 if I could, but 3 feels too generous.
Fugees
3/5
So, The Score is a mixed bag for me. There are some absolutely great songs like Ready Or Not, and Killing Me Softly. However, there's also a lot of just dull repetitive stuff like How Many Mics which drove me insane.
I've realised that I mainly enjoyed the songs with Lauryn Hill as the lead, and the two guys ruin a lot of the album for me.
Lauryn has a great voice which flows well with a smooth beat.
3 stars for the mixed bag.
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Honestly didn't think I'd enjoy much of this, but goodness gracious me the man could put on a show.
Full of chaotic energy. Jerry sounds a bit incoherent at times though, likes he's been possessed.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Green River flew by, though that's probably it's short for an album with it being just under 30 minutes in length. It's probably more of an EP than an album really.
Anyway, it has some songs I consider to be pretty iconic CCR songs, like the eponymous Green River and Bad Moon Rising. Most of the other songs are pretty good as well, though I didn't care much for Commotion at all.
A good old bit of classic hard rock.
George Michael
3/5
A very 80s sounding album, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as long it it is creative.
I'd argue that a lot of the songs are interesting and aren't just your typical 80s synth fest. There are some funky moments, and even swing elements?
It isn't a bad album, and the eponymous track Faith is a hit. Father Figure was probably the second best sounding song.
However, I wasn't a fan of some of the middle of the album. It got a bit boring.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
OK, I appreciate the creativity of ELP and sometimes even enjoy it, but a lot of the time, their songs just feel like they don't always age well and last for aeons.
They do show talent, but I have to be really in the mood for ELP. They feel like the epitome of oddly time signatured, jazzy, arty prog rock. Arty and jazzy are rarely my favourites.
I will say though that for an old live album, the quality sounds pretty good.
The Sage was my favourite for just being chill and not making me feel like I was being attacked by an erratic keyboard player.
Method Man
3/5
It's alright for hip hop.
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
I realised I wasn't going to enjoy a lot of this album when I was in the weird alien sound section of the second song, but felt like I had at least got 5 songs in.
I do quite 60s psychedelic music, and I do enjoy elements of this album. However, I didn't find it to be an easy listen.
Cee Lo Green
2/5
I've heard better soul, rap pop or whatever this is.
There are some nice, smooth beats at times but it's just not very interesting or worth the time listening to.
Herbie Hancock
2/5
Head Hunters is a mixed album for me. It's also a good example of jazz elements I like and dislike.
There are some good funky sections, but then every song feels like it outstays its welcome. Jazz songs can feel like they aren't really going anywhere, and that's how Head Hunters makes me feel.
There is clear skill involved, and it has enjoyable moments, but it has the classic erratic feeling like a mad, erratic keyboard player is chasing me down the road in a ridiculously bright yellow suit and I just want it to be over with.
Sugar
3/5
Quite generic 90s rock. Not bad, but not great.
It's good background music.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
So I do quite enjoy Echo and the Bunnymen. I like their almost goth rock post punk style of music.
Crocodiles isn't an exception to my enjoyment of Echo and the Bunnymen but, at the same time, I feel like it could have been more interesting. It feels like something is missing.
They are clearly talented and the album feels well made, but I just feel like this is alright to put on in the background.
Rush
4/5
So Rush always seems to he a bit polarising. I understand not everyone will like Geddy's voice or the times they use more odd time signatures.
However, I love Rush. Hard prog rock is good stuff. They're all very skilled at playing their respective instruments, though Alex probably gets forgotten the most compared to Neil and Geddy.
Moving Pictures is just a great example of what they can do, and how creative they are.
I don't think it's as good as, say, 2112, but it's a damn good example.
One of the other reviews complains about hard prog rock and I say that is a stupid complaint. It's a great combo.
Jethro Tull
4/5
The eponymous track is probably one of the most well known prog rock songs, and is also the best song from the album in my opinion. It also has a lack of flute playing, which probably helps its general appeal.
Jethro Tull will always be unique, but that uniqueness isn't going to be to everyone's tastes.
Personally, I'd give the album a 3.5 if I could because it has many good moments, but also some lesser more naff moments that go nowhere. Also the flute solos can last too long at times, though I don't think many other bands could successfully include a flute in their music. Goblin prog rock.
I can't give it 3.5 stars on here, and 3 feels too low. 4 it is.