Obviously, I went into this very familiar with the big 3 hits off this album. However, I really was pleasantly surprised by how much I appreciated the other songs that I wasn't familiar with. I found it ironic that I heard a familar rhythm that sounded a lot like The Doors, "Roadhouse Blues" off the album "Morrison Motel, which was released 6 months prior to "Paranoid". I don't who influenced who in this case or it was just purely coincidence. However, it very easy to see how Sabbath influenced sounds that would later show up in bands like Iron Maiden and even Van Halen, especially if you listen carefully to "Jack the Stripper". I also loved how they experimented with tones off the mic and toyed with speeding up song and vocal tracks throughout the album. It was a balsy thing to do and it worked out well. We should also talk about some of the change ups they used and the smooth transitions, which speaks to how amazing they are in thier musicianship. I really appreciated the album in it's entirety. I garnered a whole new respect for this album and Black Sabbath.
This is not something I would have ever picked to listen to. I'm very glad you suggested it. To say this album is a vibe, doesn't do it justice. For me it is as if Pink Floyd and Oasis had an Icelandic baby. I loved the many different sounds that added to the sounds. I loved the build up that lead to the crescendo of thier songs. That build up added so much emotions that it really got in my "Feeels", as they say. I never understood a word, but felt every emotion!!!
I was never a fan, I wasn't depressed in highschool.
This is the beautiful thing about this app. I knew imigrant song but never heard all the other songs and they were just amazing. I look forward to hearing way more. I love the blues sound then others were just a jam. Loved it all!!
It always amazes me that CCR came out of California. They seemed to master the essence of the "Southern" sound. As a child I always saw them as a "Southern Band". I have heard this album before but it was fun to revisit all the songs.
I understand what this music meant at the time it was released. It definitely has earned it's spot on this list. With that said, for me it all sounded the same. Not one of my favorite listens. I do appreciate it's place in Rock N Roll, but would probably not go out of my way to listen to again.
Loved every second of this album. Listening back, I really enjoyed hearing all the different samples these guys used.
Bands like "Gorillaz" and "Kasabian" are what I like to call "Cockney Rock". Please note that this is coming from a "Texan". In other words somebody who knows nothing about the very distinguishable difference of the many different accents from the UK.
I use term, "Cockney Rock" to describe bands that emphasize there accents whilst singing there songs. Which by the way, I really appreciate.
This album like thier others always come with fun surprises around every corner. Like for instance thier spanish song that appears around late to mid-album.
All this to say...I really enjoy my time listening to it.
Al
The minute I saw this, I was like, "YESSS"!!!! I could not get to this fast enough. "PINK FREAKIN FLOYD"... NUFF SAID!!!
If you like melody in your music then this album is for you. I don't know idmf it was the production the singer, the music or all of the above, but it was all just beautiful and well rounded. I heard hints of the Beatles, but it really reminded me of was 70's singer songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. I loved it all.
Oh, my eyes perked up when I saw this next album. Probably my all time "Glittter Rock" band. They have originals that became hits for some other bands. "Mama, weer all crazy now" covered by "The Runaways" and "Quiet Riot". Quiet Riot's biggest hit "Cum on feel the Noise" was a Slade original. Of course thier cover of Janis Joplin's "Move on over" is pretty ritcheous, love the bass on that song.
My all time Favorite Slade song is, "Run, Run Away"(not on this album), still remains heavy on my rotation. If you aren't familiar with it, do yourself a favor and listen.
This is the epitome of a perfect singer-songwriters album. Beautifully produced, every single instrument is so crisp. Her tone is perfection. Although, I have always known of Carole King, but today, I became a "Carole King" fan. I cannot express to you enough, just how amazing this app is.
I know very little of rap music, however I am old enough(54) to know the difference between old school hip hop and the what is trending now. This album made me find and put on my old Boston Scully patched hat...and yes, I wore it backwards. Today's rap for the most part is missing the smooth lyrical finesse and the contagious jazz beats that "Gang Starr(Guru and Dj Premier)" created. I am definitely adding this album to my library. Makes me miss the music of "Arrested Development", "De La Soul" and some wierd way, "3rd Bass!"
A CLASSIC comming from a non hip hop guy!
You clearly hear the influence a very famous Liverpool band had on The La's. I also hear some hints of The Who and strangely, Ian Drury. I only knew of "There She Goes" off this album. Which stands out like a Georgous Golden Unicorn, basking in the sunlight in an otherwise dark cavern. Just a beautiful song. Everything else(musically and lyrically) in my humble opinion just doesn't seem to match, it just sounds like a completely different album and band. It's not horrible, just different.
Instead of eating a typical PB&J sandwich, it's like eating a PB& pickled sandwich, just a wierd combo, I hope that makes sense. Pickles are great, they just don't belong with peanut butter, although, I am positive somebody out there likes that... just not me.
Have you ever enjoyed a specific era of music, that you are in constant sesrch for an unfamiliar song/band to discover. Well, it just happened, although, the song"Treason" does sound familiar, I am positive, I have never heard it.
I thought I heard it in the movie "Valley Girl" but couldn't find it listed. I do hear early Cure, U2 and other bands of that era in some songs. Being that this album released in 1980, who can say, " Who influenced who"? I do have a to draw a very strong comparison to Pink Floyd, specifically on the track, "Kilimanjaro" a very ominous song where they really went deep with experimental sounds. Kinda wierd, I didn't really dig it.
Anyways, I love this discovery and I can't wait to hear their other 2 80's albums "Wilder"
released in 1981 and "Everybody Wants to Shag... The Teardrop Explodes" released in 1990 but recorded in 1982. One thing is for sure, I now have to go back an watch "Valley Girl" just to make sure "Treason" wasn't playing somewhere in the background.
I do appreciate the couple of tracks that most people are aware of. What I really enjoyed was the "She's got a Ticket" track, probably my favorite on the hold album. With that said, the sad girl album is just not my thing. I just wouldn't seek it out, even if I was in a column mood
Loved hearing the hits off this album. I was however, slightly underwhelmed with most of the deep cuts. I see why most didn't make the hit list. With that said, I really do enjoy listening for unfamiliar music from familiar artist, always looking for a new discovery. I understand not every song is gonna be banger.
Soft harmonies, hard hitting riffs. They make it work!!! This band really loves thier chresendous. I enjoyed this whole album. They reminded me of "Queens of the Stone Age".
They are what I classify as a "Great Guitar Band". Other bands clearly have guitars, but there just some bands that really utilize thier guitars as a driving force. I've had the pleasure of seeing them live(unfortunately not in there prime) and they killed. I can't imagine what that show must have been like in the 80's. I know this album well and it ages well. "Live at the Budokan" never gets old.
It's definately a vibe, not my vibe, but a Vibe for sure. I see where people would enjoy it, very "Trip-hop". This came out in 1996 and you can hear it. It would be interesting to see how Kool Keith evolved over the years. We will see if my curiosity get the better of me.
This is a quintessential 90's album. It's great to re-listen and revisit an old memory, full of jenko jeans, motorcycle boots, frosted tips and colored contacts.
I certainly respect and appreciate Bob Dylans place in music. I understand his importance as a songwriter and lyricist. I recognize that he has gifted us some of the most impactful music of all time. With that said, for the most part, I really can't stand his voice. I much rather hear his music sung by other artists. One of my favorites is Stevie Wonder's version of "Blowin' in the Wind."
All I can say is this album is a master class in "Harmonies!!!" So good. If your into harmonies an musicianship, this your bag. Enjoy and say thank you.
I know this album very well. Here is the thing, even the deep cuts on this album are bangers. I challenge you to find one song that isn't. Bad Company is another band that I would classify as a "Guitar Band". Love everything about this band, I hope you do too!!!!
Loved this album musically. The musical structure was pleasing to the ear. Unfortunately, vocally, seemed like a lot of odd choices and none of them rang true. It's almost like they went out of their way to be psychedelic or something similar to the sign of the times. It should be noted that this album was released in 1969, in the hay day of bands like Led Zepplin, The Grateful Dead, 5th Dimension, King Crimson and ofcourse The Beatles. I couldn't enjoy this album, the vocals ruined the experience for me. Ironically coming from a band of brothers known for thier angelic voices.
His voice is truly one of the few that needs no back up music. His version of these old standards is just beautiful. I also love how he chooses to change the cadence of his vocal delivery throughout every single song and it sounds flawless.
I Don't beleive I can say anything about this album, that hasn't already been said. It has to be top 2 or 3 most listened to albums of all time.
Finally, some BIG Band!!! I know this genre well. It was my mothers era, so we heard this growing up. This music is so beautifully done, just flawless!!!!
I cannot express to you enough how much I loved the music on this album. I literally lost myself when I was listening to the musical aspect. The vocals(although worked well with some songs) overall is just not my thing. Reminded me a lot of Bob Dylans voice, which again, I just can't appreciate. I would however keep this album in my steady rotation for the music alone. SO GOOD!
As a fan of the whole 90's grunge era, I know I'm supposed like the Pixies, but honestly, I don't. I never have.
This could be my new favorite album, except for the fart song, could've done without that. Everything else is amazing!!!
Hell yesss, I'm here for any Police!
For a band I have never heard of, they completely transported me back to the 90's. Loved every track on this album!!!!
The best that I can say about this album, is that it is incredibly intricate and detailed. Not having any experience listening to this genre, I did enjoy as much as I could. Would I go out of my way to listen to it again? I don't think I would. Does that mean, that I am not a cultured person...maybe?
Raw and rough...just amazing!
Loveliness
Great to hear this album again after so many years. I forgot how much I enjoyed the less known tracks.
Not my favorite Bowie sounds.
This is what depression sounds like!
This whole album sounds like the same song...I'm old!!!
Like most Miles Davis albums, this album gave me a very Autumn in New York Vibe!
Own it, love it!!!!
Never heard the whole album. I really enjoyed it.
This album took me back to when I first discovered bands like the Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Butthole Surfers, SOD, Fearless Iranians From Hell and many more. The sound was completely foreign to me. I always imagined what they looked like and what kind of rat infested dump they recorded the album in(so dumb, I know). This really took me back.
Love this album and every album that followed.
I'm 13 while listening to this.
I really enjoyed the songs without vocals. Maybe, I am unrefined or not cultured enough, but I just didn't get or enjoy this guys vocal choices.
Love, love, love. I forst discovered Youssou N'Dour in the 80's. I always considered him the "Bob Marley" of African music. His voice, the music is all just an amazing marriage of beautiful sound.
