...And Justice For All
MetallicaThat’s one very long song.
That’s one very long song.
I’ve never sought Tina Turner out so this is the first body of work I’ve listened in full. It was okay - didn’t hate it but didn’t love it. There’s of course the classics “what’s love..” and “private dancer” and one or two others I thought were pretty alright. But I saw another review here call the cover songs “uninspiring” and that’s how to summarise those covers for me. Would I go back as a whole? No. Have I saved any songs since listening? No. But you could throw it on in the car and find it pleasant enough to listen to on any journey. Probably more a 2.5, but let’s round it to 3.
Not a punk listener, and, I haven't listened to any Clash. Totally fresh perspective. Meh. Not my thing, very forgettable. Maybe listening on a Sunday night at 8pm didn’t set the right tone but I have no desire to revisit.
Wow wow wow, how have I never listened to this before? I used to listen to a lot of Kayne West, so could hear his influence immediately. No notes, enjoyed every single song on this record. Will now be in my rotation.
I LOVED THIS. Ok I’ve got to be honest I’ve never listened to BB&THC, let alone Janis Joplin before. Sure, I’ve heard of JJ, but I know her being referenced in the same sentence as Woodstock or the infamous 27 Club. I’ve never been particularly pulled to seek her out and listen. Anyways, I popped this on in the car, commuting to work and from the first listen I was truly blown away. It’s fun & funky and I couldn’t get enough. (….I was kinda getting Marge Simpson vibes with Janis’ voice from time to time. ) I’m grabbing the album on vinyl as soon as I can and putting into my rotation.
Not really inspired to make a comment either way. It was fine.
Maybe I made the mistake of reading the reviews before I listened and everyone was saying it’s a masterpiece and one of the best album released, so I was expecting to really love it. Honestly, I kinda wasn’t like grabbed by it, it was enjoyable but I would run to put it on again. I felt the second half of the record better than the first half? Like from 4-8 were better than 1-3, and that Battle of Evermore was…interesting
Thoroughly enjoyable album.
Not inspired to make any comments
Was quite torn by this one, I think because I wanted to absolutely love it. Though my ratings currently (8/1001) wouldn’t suggest it, I really like the indie genre, and some of AF’s newer stuff. Instrumentally this album is really great, lyrically, welll initially I couldn’t tell a word they were singing so had to listen again. The lyrics I did pick out weren’t….the most inspiring. I’d love to know what the notes in the book say about this inclusion. Why is this an album I must hear? Is there more context to the album that I’m missing and didn’t get whilst listening? Either way it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t amazing, but it doesn’t warrant less than a 3.
That’s one very long song.
I am really torn with this rating. I originally did not connect with the album at all, but decided to give it another quick listen later in the day. I felt the second listen, it was a better all round experience. I don't know the significance of the album so can't feature this in my scoring so this is scored on personal listening experience. Overall, I can't find myself actively choosing to listen back to this but it's not quite a 3.
I’ve never sought Tina Turner out so this is the first body of work I’ve listened in full. It was okay - didn’t hate it but didn’t love it. There’s of course the classics “what’s love..” and “private dancer” and one or two others I thought were pretty alright. But I saw another review here call the cover songs “uninspiring” and that’s how to summarise those covers for me. Would I go back as a whole? No. Have I saved any songs since listening? No. But you could throw it on in the car and find it pleasant enough to listen to on any journey. Probably more a 2.5, but let’s round it to 3.
“Dusty in Memphis” showcases Dusty Springfield’s sultry vocals against lush, soulful production. Her emotional depth shines on tracks like “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Windmills..” blending pop and Southern soul with timeless finesse. Though not every song hits the same peak, it’s a classic, essential listen for any fan of 60s soul.
Getting an album you know and love is like a little Christmas Day treat. It’s a bit out there, but in the best possible way. I loved it and would always return to this album.
I have been really torn with how to rate this album. Initially, I was really pulled in, and started to enjoy it. However, 20 minutes in, I kinda forgot it was still on, and it began to sound really forgettable and all merging into one. I'd say this is a good album to have on whilst working, in the background, you can sort of feel it's presence but it's not doing much else other than filling the silence.
I am not too overtly familiar with Bob Dylan’s whole catalogue, but I listen to Blonde on Blonde and Freewheelin’ quite a lot, and this album just didn’t do it for me like they do! Don’t get me wrong there are some killer tracks, i particularly liked Tangled up in Blue, and Shelter from the Storm but it didn’t capture my attention the way that Dylan’s classics do. Would I revisit as a whole ? Probably not, but I wouldn’t be mad to hear it in full again. I’d rate a solid 3.5, but 4 seems too high based on my rating system and 3 too low. But I’ll round down for this one. Maybe it’ll grow on me….wish I could revisit my ratings!!
I'm mad that I had to wait this long to leave a review and move on with my life. Nobody needs to hear this.
I Am a Bird Now is a lyrically beautiful exploration of self-identity, gender dysphoria, and personal transformation. Their haunting voice captures the emotional depth of these themes, with tracks like “Hope There’s Someone” offering raw vulnerability. However, musically, the album feels repetitive and overly somber. The sparse arrangements and melancholic tone can make it difficult to revisit, lacking the energy or variation needed for repeated listens. While emotionally resonant, its heavy atmosphere doesn’t make an album you’d reach out for again, due to being a beautiful but burdensome work of art.
This album just felt super generic, and uninspiring.
A solid introspective performance from Nirvana
Didn’t necessarily hate it - but it went in one ear and directly out the other. But wasn’t totally offensive.
I often think that many of the albums on this list make it because of 1 or 2 popular singles that the album produced. And this is one of them. In this case, it was Frozen and Ray of Light. Outside of that a largely forgettable album, that is for the Madonna fans. I don't think this gave us anything that made it an absolute must hear.
I standby my previous album reviews. Some albums have one or two popular songs and it’s made the book. I’ve heard suspicious minds enough to last a lifetime, I didn’t need the rest.
Can’t speak a word of French but really enjoyed the vibes, some great samples used. Listened to it twice through, and would happily put on my rotation. Maybe after a google translate of the lyrics 😅