I had no idea what to expect from this one, but was pleasantly surprised. It's a bit bland overall, but the lyrics are inspired (as you'd expect from Bowie) and some tracks stand out from the rest. Nothing mindblowing, but an enjoyable rock album.

"And even after all my logic and my theory I add a 'motherfucker' so you ignant niggas hear me"

I hate to admit it, but this rocks. I'm always the first to complain when "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" comes on, as I find it overplayed and silly, but the full album made me appreciate Cyndi Lauper more. Her singing quirks drive me insane after a while though, so I'll only listen to this when I'm in a good mood.

I didn't expect to enjoy this, but it's a really solid record, with interesting lyrics and beautiful singing.

The soul influences were the icing on the cake here. I'm not very familiar with trip hop, so this was a great starting point.

What better way to start this challenge than with the debut album of one of my favorite bands? This one's really solid, and contains a great mix of energetic blues-rock and slower psychedelic tracks. Fun times all the way through.

This is an essential MTV Unplugged show. It has its highs and lows, regarding the repertoire and Kurt's performances, but the highs are very high, raw and unforgettable.

Before listening to this, I never really understood why this band had such a huge and dedicated fanbase. I get it now. Leave me alone!

I didn't know who Solomon Burke was until this album was generated, but now I'm glad it did! I'm big on rock and big on soul, so what more could I ask for?

I've listened to this from start to finish many times throughout my life, so giving it a 5 is easier for me now than it would have been the first time, given the sheer volume and variety of songs contained. I truly believe all the tracks hit, and range from fun and inconsequential to touching and poignant.

This was really difficult to rate. My goal here in this challenge is to only listen to records once, but this took me many tries! You really have to concentrate for instrumental albums. Listening in a loud bus doesn't work. Letting your mind wander off doesn't work. Actually take the time to have a cup of coffee, stare at nature and let the music take you where it wants to. Trust me, it's worth it.

Man, what a cool theme for a hip-hop project! Always wanted to listen to this one, and it did not disappoint at all.

I had no idea what to expect from this one, but was pleasantly surprised. It's a bit bland overall, but the lyrics are inspired (as you'd expect from Bowie) and some tracks stand out from the rest. Nothing mindblowing, but an enjoyable rock album.

Sometimes I felt like I was personally there, at the concert, over half a century ago. That's how mesmerizing this record is.

Music, album cover, artist, theme, lyrics, genres... I truly don't know which part of all this is the weirdest. I love it.

"So In Love" might be the quintessential soul song for me. Something about the horns, the feelings evoked... I can't put into words just how much I love this song. That being said, for some reason, some tracks just didn't hit, in my experience. So, a 3 it is.

It usually takes a full listen to an album until a prog rock band clicks for you. Well, now I can finally say I get Rush.

It's funny to watch Yesterday (2019) and wonder what the world would be like if The Beatles didn't exist, but we live in a reality in which Buddy Holly didn't make it past 22, and that's pretty darn unfortunate as well.

The bleak themes and lyrics tie this diverse and exotic LP into a cohesive, meaningful experience. Interesting stuff.

The soul influences were the icing on the cake here. I'm not very familiar with trip hop, so this was a great starting point.

This sounded like a really bad idea of an album until I listened to it. Lots of good songs, actually. Kinda cheesy though.

I enjoy the satirical lyrics, and musically, it's right up my alley.

I didn't expect to enjoy this, but it's a really solid record, with interesting lyrics and beautiful singing.

Everything about this was novel to me. The record is touching, even if you can't understand a single word. And once you search for the translated lyrics, you understand they are as beautiful as the music. This is timeless and transcendental.

In the LP's solid first half, the band's creativity is balanced with pop sensibilities and delivers catchy songs. And then it falls off. Or maybe, it gets too sophisticated for me. Who knows.

Despite her popularity, I had never heard anything from PJ Harvey. I guess this is different from her usual style, which I'll presumably explore in the future, but this album was really consistent and enjoyable already.

I hate to admit it, but this rocks. I'm always the first to complain when "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" comes on, as I find it overplayed and silly, but the full album made me appreciate Cyndi Lauper more. Her singing quirks drive me insane after a while though, so I'll only listen to this when I'm in a good mood.

Raw as fuck. The lyrics match the anger from the distorted, deafening guitars, and the combination makes for a nice album to commit violent acts to.

Thought an entire album of this formulaic (but fun) music genre would get boring after a while. Thing is, it's Little Richard. To this day, few match the raw energy and talent he did, and those few probably owe much to him in that respect.

Love to discover old school country music. Having never heard much of the infamous modern stuff, my limited experience with this genre has been really positive. Emmylou delivers here lovely performances, and the whole record sounds, at times, like you're attending a gig at the coolest bar in town.

"Fall, mountains Just don't fall on me"

"El agua limpia la ropa y la lengua de la gente"

"Just a little feeling Just to replace it all"

"I gotta let the people know I'm gonna be late"

"The body of Christ looked unto me A preacher with cock in his hand He wants you to suck off the Holy Ghost And swallow the sins of man"

"Don't you cry I'll be back again some day"

"And even after all my logic and my theory I add a 'motherfucker' so you ignant niggas hear me"

"I'm gonna let you pass And I'll go last Then time will tell just who has fell And who's been left behind"

"Won't you miss me? Wouldn't you miss me at all?"

"A sound that flows into my mind The echoes of the daylight Of everything that is alive In my blue world"

"Well, I went to my congressman He said, quote, 'I'd like to help you son But you're too young to vote'"

"Millions weep a fountain Just in case of sunrise Who will love Aladdin Sane?"

"I hope that you're the one If not, you are the prototype"

"Some say no to drugs and take a stand But after the show, they go lookin' for the dopeman"

"Wine is red Poison is blue Strychnine is good For what's ailin' you"

"Silver and blue and blue and denim And silver and red and silver and red And blue and yellow and white and blue And blue and red and grey and red and Green and blue and yellow and black and Black and red and green and white and blue (and blue) And grey and blue and white and yellow And black and white and blue (and blue) And red and white and red and grey And grey and red and red and yellow and Green and grey and blue and blue and grey And yellow (and white) And silver and black and green and red (and white) And black and silver and white and Grey and blue (and blue) And grey and silver and white and white And red and curry and green and grey (and brown) And green and white and black and silver and silver And white and green and red and red And black and red and white and grey and And silver and green and grey and black Red and blue (and blue) And blue and blue"

"You've been layin' eggs under my skin Now they're hatching out under my chin Now there's tiny insects showin' through And all them tiny insects look like you"

"I wanted more Than life could ever grant me Bored by the chore Of saving face"

"All of the rumours Keeping me grounded I never said, I never said that they were Completely unfounded And all those lies, written lies, twisted lies Well, they weren't lies, they weren't lies, they weren't lies"

"Should I throw things at the neighbours? Expose myself to strangers? Kill myself or you?"

"The sun went out just like a dying ember That September in the rain"

"The one that called me a spook His name is Officer David Duke If the crowd wasn't around, he would've shot me Tried to play me out like my name was Rodney Fucking police gettin' badder 'Cause if I had a camera, the shit wouldn't matter"

"Another man done gone Another man done gone Another man done gone, another man done gone, another man done gone"

"Do you believe in God? He's chained up like a dog And every hour he screams Satan rules supreme"

"Got nothin' in my brain"

"Responsibility And what are all our lives worth? What kind of sentence would you serve For killing the earth?"

"They're selling independence Actors in the White House Acid indigestion Mortgage on my life"

""

"Hello, I know that you're unhappy I bring you love and deeper understanding"

"If you had a dollar And I had a dime I wonder, could I borrow yours As easy as you could mine?"