68/100 "With the way this album was made, I wish that there was more diversity and long length in songs. However, their powerful innovation is what created this albums ideas."
Oracular Spectacular - MGMT , (Official Rating: 10/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: 8/75 . Genre: Alternative Indie, Artist: MGMT Date: 11/13/24
Hybrid Theory - Linkin Park 76/100 , (Official Rating: 7.6/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: Genre: Nu Metal, Artist: Linkin Park Date: 11/14/24. “Without the help from Bennington and Shinoda, this album would have sounded like your typical Nu Metal album, however those fast pace lyrics from Mike and power defining vocals from Bennington help shape the albums craft into something unique or special.”
Purple Rain - Prince, 89/100. (Official Rating: 8.9/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: Genre: Rock, Funk, RnB, Artist: Prince Date: 11/14/24-11/15/24 "Prince really demonstrates the colors of his music in this album, propelling the listeners to a wide burst of his emotions, and state. It perfectly encapsulates his personality and wide emotions for 80's music."
Parklife-Blur, 71/100. (Official Rating: 7.1/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: Genre: British Rock, Rock, Artist: Blur Date: 11/18/24 “Fast, slow, all of it juxtaposes into one piece that is for the ages. Amazing alternative album.”
Method Man - Tical, 81/100. (Official Rating: 8.1/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: Genre: East Coast Hip Hop, Hip Hop, Artist: Method Man Date: 11/19/24 “Method Man speaks out to me. Directs my attention to his diverse samples, ideas and experiences. It’s a great feeling to be in his shoes.”
Public Image - Public Image: First Issue by Public Image Ltd , 43/100. (Official Rating: 4.3/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: Genre: Punk, Rock. Artist: Public Image ,Date: 11/19/24 “Overall, the feel, production and performance lacks and necessity for a stunning album is not presented. It had potential, buts it power is weak.”
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine, 100100. (Official Rating: 10/10) Posted on, “Album of the Year," "Rate Your Music" and “ MJ’s Album Reviews.” Official Ranking of the Year: Genre: Funk Metal, Nu Metal. Artist: Rage Against ,Date: 11/21/24 “The gritty, funky and groove shows RATM best collective work, but its lyrics propel listeners to go against society. Making us deeply aware of the importance of our country and voices.”