Illmatic
Nas4 out of 5. While not being a genre I have an interest in this was a pretty good album and lyrically it has a good flow. I can see why people find this album influential. Favorite song: Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)
4 out of 5. While not being a genre I have an interest in this was a pretty good album and lyrically it has a good flow. I can see why people find this album influential. Favorite song: Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)
3 out of 5, first listen. More folksy than I thought it would be and it was good for a listen, but not sure if it'd play it in regular rotation. George Harrison still might have the best solo Beatles album I've listened to (as of 7/10/2024) Might be better as I get older. Favorite song: Imagine Least favorite song: I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama
4 out of 5, classic R.E.M. It's been a while, but Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite and Everybody Hurts are great songs. Overall good album, probably my third favorite of theirs.
4 out of 5. First Stevie Wonder album I listened to from start to finish and it left a good first impression. I can see why people rated this one so highly online, good rhythm and melody that I can tell influenced a lot that came afterwards. Favorite song: You and I (Blame it on the Sun comes in a very close second) Least favorite song: Lookin' For Another Pure Love (hard pressed to pick this, no songs were bad)
5 out of 5. The whole album sounds and feels cohesive and Gaye's voice is wonderful. Easy to see why it was included on this, and I'm sure many other's, top lists. Not a bad song on this album. Definitely an album to add to my collection in some way. Favorite song: Keep Gettin' It On
5 out of 5. Listened to the 1997 Private Mix version, if it matters. Very influential album in one of my my favorite music genres. I think I listened to this one before but now I have a better appreciation for it's sound, which is silly because I feel like this album should have had more listens from me. Favorite song: I Need Somebody Least favorite: Again, there really isn't one, but if I had to pick it's probably be Penetration
3 out of 5. First time listening to BVSC and while not usually into this style it was a fun listen.
4 out of 5. It's not their first album but Money For Nothing and Walk of Life are there. So Far Away From Me is too.
4 out of 5. Having always had trouble getting into Radiohead I appreciate when their albums are more conventional. This was probably the most melodic album of theirs I listened to so far. Favorite song: Fake Plastic Trees
5 out of 5, certified rock classic, nothing else to say that hasn't already. Also love that Stone Free and Purple Haze, JoJo references, are included on this album. Favorite song: Hey Joe
3 out of 5. As important as blues is and how cool it was to hear it sung with a different language and with African influence it's not a genre for me but it'd be one I still recommend to others.
4 out of 5. While not being a genre I have an interest in this was a pretty good album and lyrically it has a good flow. I can see why people find this album influential. Favorite song: Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)
5 out of 5, first time listen. Loved the blend of bossa nova, pop, and psychedelia along with how soft his voice is while singing.
4 out of 5. First time listen. Bob Dylan and folk in general aren't really my thing. The rambling way he sings his lyrics can be fun and as a musician he's talented, but this wasn't written for me in mind.
5 out of 5. An album that started it all for a great band with I think a great consistent output.
3 out of 5. The beats are solid and make me feel weirdly nostalgic for the 90's, but it's unfortunately an album I can't see myself returning to. Favorite song: 6 Minutes of Pleasure
5 out of 5. Like a lot of these albums don't know what to expect going in but this double album was magnificent and I would consider adding this to my own personal collection. The bossa nova, folk, psychedelia, and mix of other styles is smooth and a joy to listen to.
3 out of 5. The French language is beautiful and goes well with rap, but this is another album that just didn't click for me.
3 out of 5. No hate and it's a solid rock album but for some reason I've never been able to get into Jack White or his music even though it feels like I should.
5 out of 5. A quintessential classic rock album that while didn't quite stick out was solid all around.
4 out of 5. Didn't know this album had so many bangers like Beat It too. The production value throughout was my favorite part of the whole thing.
4 out of 5. This certainly carries an early 2000's sound but not in a bad way, and I do like albums that tell stories.
3 out of 5. It's a unique album with beautiful staccato singing but doesn't grab my attention otherwise. Favorite song: Two Doves
5 out of 5. Full bias here but nearly every track on this album is amazing and no skips on repeat listens.
5 out of 5, fantastic guitar work and songs that are timeless.
3 out of 5. A lot of these songs are catchy and easy to dance to.
4 out of 5. I enjoyed the soft guitar as it lead into more funk near the end though this album is more of a background music thing for me.
5 out of 5. This is only the second album I've listened to by Led Zeppelin (the first being IV) so there isn't much I can base my review on. Overall this album is a solid piece of rock and I might like it best from their discography so far.
4 out of 5. I found this album to be much better than The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan and though I gave both albums a four, Blood on the Tracks has the better, more solid, sound.
3 out of 5. This album has good energy and I love the references to martial arts movies and Voltron throughout. Overall it's still hard for me to get into this one but I can see how others can hold it up to high regard.
3 out of 5. I love speed and thrashing guitars, and this album has both, but after a few songs it all seemed to blend together too much.
4 out of 5. I haven't heard of The Sonics before and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. It can be a bit basic but given the year it's from that's not shocking or even bad
2 out of 5. Going into this I was not a NIN fan and I'm still not. Hurt is a good track and Closer was played on the radio a ton but those were really the only songs I resonated with. This album, and Industrial as a whole, doesn't float my boat.
3 out of 5. This album has some good hits like Would? and shows some heavy guitar that borders on metal. It does however get sludgy at times like grunge can be.
4 out of 5. This was a good album and the first Neil Young album I listened to in its entirety, Powderfinger being my favorite overall.
3 out of 5. While this album is probably where the Stones started to get good some of these songs still sound meh, and it's a shame Paint It Black wasn't included with this UK release.
5 out of 5, this is a great proto-punk album that should at least be listened to once.
4 out of 5, really dug the instrumental tracks on this one.
3 out of 5. Outside of the title track this is where Bowie's music starts to lose me a little but like a lot of other albums it took me a while to get into it may be something I just haven't found how to appreciate just yet.
2 out of 5. I don't mind slow music but this album isn't floating my boat.
3 out of 5. This is the third Dylan album now and it hit me how narrow this whole list may be. It's my second favorite Dylan album after Blood on the Tracks.
5 out of 5. This was a fun, energetic album and not what I was expecting with songs like Gang Bang. When Robert Smith said this band was a forerunner to punk it's clear why. I'm interested to know what their other albums sound like.
3 out of 5. More country/folksy than I thought it would be (no idea what his sound is) but better than I originally thought it would be.