The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet UndergroundNot a fan really which is a shame. Itโs an album Iโve been told my whole life that I should like.. but it was pretty dull!
Not a fan really which is a shame. Itโs an album Iโve been told my whole life that I should like.. but it was pretty dull!
Brilliant. Psychedelic whilst also being a damming critique of psychedelia. Musically so creative, lyrically brilliant. One of the best albums Iโve heard since starting this. Individual tracks are good but itโs the play through the whole thing that makes it great.
One of the best albums of all time.. top5? Top 3?
I should like it. But I donโt. Repetitive songs, poor lyricism, singer has a grating voice. Where is my mind probably the only saving grace.
Starts very strongly with all the highlights out of the way in the first few songs. Pretty forgettable after that. Lyricism good at times but album isnโt very diverse and does drag
Love it. Didnโt think I was a Pink Floyd fan beforehand and maybe Iโm still not, but this album is special. Opening track steals the show but the artistry and storytelling on Welcome to the Machine is also remarkable. Essential to listen to this in full, undistracted, and let the music take you.
Brilliant album. Starts strong and I expected it to fizzle out but it certainly didnโt. Clever music, good lyrics, and a relaxing vibe. Definitely an album for cosy winter nights!
Upbeat Disco tunes with the very distinctive Nile Rodgers sound were a highlight. Some obvious highlights in the fact that all the proper Sister Sledge had are on this album. Groovy vibe. I like it - but the genre isnโt quite my cup of tea.
Jazz Club! The album is greatโฆ really great. Not really my genre of music to put on casually - but I really do appreciate the musicianship and composition. It just gives a great relaxed vibe perfect for working in the background.
Pretty grim listening. Creatively pretty dull, the beat was the same for every song more or less. A couple of catchy tunes but mostly an expression of a movement and a culture that I play no part in.
Pretty shit. Only got 4 songs in but they were all pretty boring. Canโt give much more than 1star.
Unreal album! Those middle tracks are all absolute hits. Not exactly my style of music but one simply canโt not love MJ. A couple of weaker tracks toward the end are disappointing. 4.5 starts really but itโs earned a 5!
Itโs a shame; I like Richard Hawley a lot - he was great supporting Pulp in Sheffield, but this album is just a bit too low and slow for me. The crooning works for a while but does begin to drag a little about halfway through. Lyricism is good. A little bit of an air of club singer about it.
Pretty dull again. Better than Surfer Rosa in that I could finish it okay. A few decent tracks but no standouts at all. 2 stars
Brainrot in an album. Just donโt understand the hype at all. Having said that thereโs a couple of catchy tunes that bring it up to 2 Stars. Fundamentally I wouldnโt listen again.
Very samey. Not a huge fan of the vocalist either. Obviously Back in Back and You Shook Me All Night Long are highlights but the other hits are pretty poor imo. Not a fan. 2/3 Stars.
Not for me Iโm afraid. Only got 1 song in but could tell it wasnโt for me. Springs no surprises
Pretty dull and boring. Just never got into it at all the songs were slow and the lyrics didnโt really jump at me. Thereโs talent there but sheโs no Tracy Chapman.
I donโt really get the hype around the Stones. Jaggerโs voice is pretty awful to me. Love in Vain could be a good song if it was sung by someone else. Musicianship is pretty good though and carries the songs. Very boring
Pretty rogue - all a bit weird but fairly decent. Not really my sort of music but can kind of see the appeal.
Not great to be honest. Voice is uninteresting, musicianship is straightforward as is the lyricism. One of many artists in exactly the same vane who churn out pretty standard stuff just like this.
Very Kinks - definitely not up there with some of the Beatles psychedelic fuelled tunes but thereโs defo a few highlights here too. I definitely donโt absolutely adore it but also I wouldnโt skip the tracks either. Would recommend as a classic British 60s album.
All a bit strange and conceptual so Iโm not sure at all what to think of it. Eye opening. I like it to be fair, not sure if Iโll come back to it but it is pretty cool. 3.5 stars.
Didnโt really listen to it properly but was just a bit odd for me.
Great album. Well written songs. Some diversity in musicianship too. Lyrically brilliant.
10/10 No notes, no skips. Packed with hit after hit - probably top 15 oat for me.
Pretty average. Creatively intriguing but not for me.
Good show, cool sentiment too. Canโt hate Johnny cash either I think itโs great.
Really innovative for 1970. Enjoyed so much more than I thought I would. Diverse musicianship and lyricism. Really big fan and no weak tracks as far as Iโm concerned. Rare 5 stars.
Brilliant album. Great vibe, no skips, and some obvious brilliant highlights.
Not my favourite of theirs by any stretch. Going to California drags it up to 4 starts simply because itโs possibly the best song ever. Very varied musicianship on this album which I like a lot but thereโs not much great lyricism. Itโs pretty classic LZ but not my fave.
A real experience. Takes you through the full range of emotions one after another. Some brilliant covers and originals. A reflection on mortality and of the life that comes before it. No better way to bow out.
Pretty one dimensional bordering on boring. Not quite sure of the huge appeal but thought it was perfectly pleasant. 2.5 Stars
Pretty good. Good to work along to. Not as good as other jazz albums Iโve heard I think this was a bit too much at times but some of the tunes were a good vibe.
Liked it - creatively interesting and certainly pretty good for the time. Not my absolute favourite but very solid for sure.
Just pretty boring. I donโt like Cornellโs voice at all which ruins the whole thing really. Would avoid most of the tunes on there but itโs definitely saved by the musicianship.
Really liked this album. Just a great vibe and good musicianship. Neil Young is cool - I didnโt know that before
Eh.. I liked it I guess. Some pretty funky takes on blues songs but it didnโt blow me away. 6/10
Canโt say I liked it at all. Brimful of Asha is a good tune but apart from that it was pretty dull. Indian influence was obviously interesting but the constant hip hop beat was boring and the interlude songs didnโt add much to the narrative. Lyricism was poor too. 2/5
Not my sort of music. Couple of catchy tunes but ultimately not one that Iโd come back to.
Not a fan really which is a shame. Itโs an album Iโve been told my whole life that I should like.. but it was pretty dull!
Really good. Classic punky Ramones. Canโt dislike it at all really. Could be a touch more diverse but wouldnโt skip any of the tunes.
Brilliant album! Diverse musicianship - sludgy in places, pop in others. Really big fan and will definitely be returning to Killing Joke.
Pretty standard Black Keys - all their songs sound the same to me. That being said, it is a formula that I like. Some pretty funky songs but doesnโt blow me away.
Great album - not his best but itโs solid.
Another brilliant album - never knew I like black sabbath so much. Great variation, lyricism and overall vibe. Not quite as strong as their debut but still brilliant.
Brilliant. Psychedelic whilst also being a damming critique of psychedelia. Musically so creative, lyrically brilliant. One of the best albums Iโve heard since starting this. Individual tracks are good but itโs the play through the whole thing that makes it great.
Enjoyed it more than other stones albums. This is just classic 60s rock. Nice lyrics and the music Iโm a fan of. Would listen again for sure.
Representative of a pretty dark time in rock music. I really do want to like at least some of it (and to an extent I do) but I just canโt help but cringe at it.
Genuinely really enjoyed it - not usually a big prog guy but the vibe here was great. Nice variation and interesting to listen to. Would listen to more.
A tribute album to the greats of the blues. Of course their covers just arenโt quite the same but itโs impressive nonetheless - and with a British twist. For a debut album in 1964 itโs aged pretty brilliantly.
Definitely not as good as other U2 albums. This felt more conceptual than earlier albums and Iโm definitely less of a fan. Lyricism wasnโt quite as good either but still a pleasant listen. 3 stars.
Good punk album - took me a little while to get into it but really enjoyed it by the end.
Good album. Not as dark as I was hoping that it would be. Iโm sure it was great at the time but itโs just not for me.
Wasnโt really a fan Iโm afraid. Disappointing.
Enjoyed it. Nice chilled out vibe. Lyrically not blown away but I donโt think thatโs really the point. Musically just very strong.
Big fan to be fair! Interesting music, nice and innovative electronica! Would defo listen to again it was great!
Really good. Some nice songs in there. Didnโt absolutely blow me away but was very strong and would listen again.
Pretty chilled out decent music. Would need to listen again
Very simplistic 50s pop songs. Background music really
Interesting musically at times. The voice is jarring though. It was okay Iโd say 5/10 or 2.5 stars.
A few solid tunes but overall very forgettable. I find Dylan very hit and miss - not surprising when youโve released hundreds of albums
Pretty good. A bit samey at times but good vibe and enjoyable lyricism. 3.5 stars.
One of the greatest ever. Faultless.
Great album - diverse and interesting. Probably 4.5 really.
Pretty good - some great tunes and no obvious duds
Not their finest but ultimately itโs okay
Really great album. Classic country singer songwriter. Big fan.
Not bad - not great either. Middle of the road
Really enjoyed this. Good mix of styles and influences with nice lyrics too. Surprised me.
Fun album. Didnโt blow me away but full of 60s pop songs that I wouldnโt skip. 4.5 stars.
Pretty good - nothing remarkable though and very forgettable.
Not bad at all for a debut - Plantโs vocals are just brilliant. A couple of weaker songs leaves this on 4.5 stars but ultimately itโs a brilliant album.
Enjoyed it a lot - some great tunes and some lesser known gems too. Not an all timer but still great
One of the best albums of all time.. top5? Top 3?
Pretty good. Not my favourite from Elvis or from that period of rock n roll. Good album though some nice songs on there.
One of the best 5 track runs of any album ever. Falls off a little bit at the end bringing the overall down.
Proper punk music - gets a little weaker toward the end. The fact that itโs 1981 and still hits the spot today speaks volumes.
Pretty poor. Uninventive indie rock
Really quite disappointing. Uninspired both musically and lyrically.
Very very samey
Never listened to Steely Dan before. Took me by surprise. Really really enjoyed it. Just really well written and put together. 4 stars for sure
One of my faves - probably not actually their best and tbh probably only 4 stars but nostalgia factor adds an extra
Liked it - good solid county music
Enjoyed more than I thought actually - glad I gave it a shot after many years of not bothering
Pretty good - diverse mix with a couple of big tunes thrown in. Probably 3.5 stars really
Canโt beat a bit of outlaw country. Hadnโt heard of Marty before but Iโm firmly a fan now.
Potential here and some good tunes. Just doesnโt quite hit the level of other psych albums
One of the best. No skips - canโt wait to see them