Perfect for a cocktail party, or something where it's just dropped into the background, but nothing that comes across as a must listen with your full attention. Some really decent hooks, but often just leaving your mind to focus on anything but the music.
Can't miss debut album that set the world on fire and made every kid pick up a guitar and want to be a rock star. Did I mention that these guys lay down a groove? That's so deep that asses have no other option but to start shaking. Van Halen stands as one of the greatest swing bands, ever to invade rock and roll.
Pretty decent album coming from the '80s synth pop era. Though it sounds of its time, the songwriting is really good and works well to new takes on the songs. I don't think that it's the best available out of that era, but it certainly stands time and deserves to be listened to on occasion. While there may be a few weaker songs on the album, even those songs suffer more from production than they do from songwriting. A solid four or four and a half of five rating
Not sure why this guy made it so huge? Maybe I'm just not in the right demographic for this, but I don't hear any strokes of genius here.
Motorhead at their fiercest.
With each listen, it only becomes more clear how this becomes a timeless recording in the same likes as Pet Sounds, and Revolver, and every other album that will get listed as the greatest album ever.
It's The Fucking Wall!!! Does anything really need to be said about this album???
Great album to shoot to, and just lay on the couch, clinging to life, while listening to the music that will surely fill the air as you begin your journey towards your next life.
Ornette, as deciphered by Zorn??? Greatest trainwreck ever!!! 5 million stars
This stuff was never really my thing, but I can understand how a bunch of 16-25 year old kids all hopped up on Beer, Ecstasy, and hormones all doing their thing to this until the sun comes up.
This album was the make it, or break it, point for U2. Obviously, they made it.
David Bowie + mass amounts of Cocaine = This album that is as fragmented as any Bowie album in existence. Flashes of the past, flashes of the future, but nothing that really leaves any lasting memories. This almost seems like that album that an artist who has already checked out, still owes the record company, that they've lost any love for. Basically, a great album to show young artists, why you should control your chemical desires.
You either love Sparks, or you hate Sparks. I can't decide which group I fall into.
Shocked that this album made the list, but I guess after "The Soft Parade", anything could sound brilliant. I'm rating this as The Doors 4th or 5th best album, so, whoever compiled this list, must really like The Doors. Not saying that that's a bad thing.