Not great. Background music at best.
I kind of lost track of Neil Young in the 80's when he veered off a bit, so I never listened to this album until now. Wow! Its great - I'll be listening to this one again and again.
Simultaneously ahead of its time and old fashioned. Great album
I don't buy that they "planned" two albums worth of material in the Kid A sessions. These songs did not make the cut for Kid A and that is how they sound. Same atmosphere, no substance. After "OK Computer" and "Kid A", they knew we'd buy anything. Doesn't belong on this list, but also not the worst thing on this list!
It just goes to show good songwriting and a unique singing voice (at least at the time) will take you a long way. The singer makes this album work - 3 1/2 parts prototype British punk, 1/2 part gravelly vocals that Paul Westerberg would pioneer in the 80's, and a dash of Bob Dylan. The band however - so rudimentary. I suspect a few dashes of studio musicians were introduced for sax, violin, piano and other more intricate parts. Still better than most of today's music.
Great Lyrics, solid songs, a little one dimensional though. Nice represetation of early, disillusioned Americana.
This album was the precursor to the golden era of Stones albums (Let it Bleed to Its Only Rock N Roll). Or maybe it was the kick-off! An awesome follow-up to the ridiculous Satanic Majesty's Request. They finally stopped paying attention to what the Beatles were doing.
I've never been much of a fan of the doors, but this is a pretty solid album. It has some weak moments but pretty creative overall. Its worth a couple listens.
Loved it when it came out and I still love it today. Well written songs, with a nice blend of guitar and synth rock. Just great pop songs. Personally I like Orr's vocals over Ocasek's, but maybe its that juxtaposition that keeps it interesting.
Its OK. Listenable, but not outstanding IMO. Sounds like Toad the Wet Sporket meets the Smithereens, but not as good as either.
I understand the adolescent male fear and insecurities that led to this kind of "music". I also know it has a ton of fans. But to me, this sounds more like affectation than innovation. No desire to hear this again.
Wow - the anger is intense and barely controlled throughout. These are great songs and lyrics. Her vocals are amazing and often right on the edge of falling apart. You don't see too many artists trying to copy this style - it’s a lot harder than just learning a few quirky diphthongs - I'm talking to you Indie-girls.
It took me a minute to get into this, but the writing quickly won me over. There is a palpable darkness in these stories - not demons and satan nonsense - the real dark side of human nature.
Three virtuoso musicians at their creative peak. "The Camera Eye" goes on a little longer than necessary, but other than that, there is not much to criticize.
Pretty unique stuff. The vocalist is very good, but a little too cutsie poopsie for my taste. The more upbeat songs break it up nicely. The music is clever and quirky at times.
So fresh and so clean! Pretty enjoyable and creative despite the sophomoric misogyny typical of this genre. I'd listen to it again.
It has a mellow, dreamy, old-timey feel with plenty of steel guitars and fiddles that create a nice consistent mood. KD's vocals are outstanding and she keeps it interesting throughout.
Hey, Opium dens need to play something too. I admit there is a lot of creativity and uniqueness on display, but its just not for me. I just can't imagine the circumstance in which I would want to spin this again.
Solid debut album from the Stones although its all covers. Still that Mick Jagger style and Keith's reckless playing style are in place from the first minute. There are way better Stones albums IMO.
Pretty in Pink alone makes this album shine. Super unique vocals and solid song writing. Very catchy songs with dark undertones - Dark Pop
Very enjoyable listen. Jangly guitarsn and meloncholy vocals support solid songwriting. Aside from the first track, not many stand-out, but none of the tracks had me reaching for the skip button either.
Great storytelling songs, a lot of good acoustic guitar work.
I love the Stones, but honestly, if they hadn't gone on to make some truly great music, no one would be listening to or talking about this album. Its fine, but not top 1000.
I didn't expect to like this, but its turns out I love it. Right from the spoken intro over the albums theme music you are taken to a different world. This guy can sing and the lyrics are still relevant today. Yes its country music, but country music before it became the schmaltzy caricature of itself that it is today.
I simply don't get the worlds fascination with David Bowie - especially this album. Its just OK
I'm rating based on the strength of the first two songs, the rest was just pleasant background music.
This is kind of a pop masterpiece. Yes its got a dated sound, but man these are well written songs!
Its got a nice rhythm going, but I don't like the vocalist
Mellow, moody - nice background music
Entertaining listen and introduction to James Brown.
Creepy and dreamy - feels a little like a movie soundtrack for a psychological thriller.
Outstanding Crazy Horse album. The guitar work is incredible
Just like many albums on this list, if you like the alt-country genre, you'll like this album. If you hate it, you'll hate probably hate this. Personally, I think its great and you can hear where the Eagles, Uncle Tupelo, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, Blue Mountain, etc drew inspiration from.
I didn't expect to like this based on the title, the band name or the cover. And the first few notes almost killed it - but I persisted and mostly enjoyed the high paced, crashing and bashing with dark lyrics and surprising musicianship.
Well of course these are great, well written songs with great voices and musicians. My only critical comment is it feels overly polished and the drums are a bit robotic
Its listed as Jazz, but it feels to me like Jazz emerging from Big Band in a very positive way. All the corny intros throw you back into an entriley different era. Really good stuff IMO, but not my everyday listen.
Super unique execution of what could otherwise be pretty straight forward songs. Purposefully and delightfully sloppy and quirky. Love it.
This is just catchy, mindless fun! I usually like a little more lyrical content, but I really enjoyed this.
Thank God the Beatles broke up so we can experience this amazing album. You'll want to spin it again as soon as it finishes.
OMG somebody slipped something in my drink! This was fucking awesome. Odd time signatures, wonderful tones amzing playing. I can't get enough
Moments of brilliance peppered with a few oddballs. The brilliant songs carry the day.
Solid early english blues. More variety than I expected!
There is nothing I can compare this to. Sometimes its comical, sometimes its dramatic, sometimes its ridiculous, but I'll come back to it if only to figure out what the hell they are trying to do here!
A little more musical variety than his usual stuff but nothing that really grabbed me.
This is great driving rock with a little bit of fun mixed in. You'd think you might get tired of the singer but not so.
I was really enjoying it until "How do you sleep?" His disdain for someone who taught him how to play guitar, wrote incredible songs with him and helped launch him into the musical stratosphere is petty and frankly sad. That song is definitely a blemish on his entire body of work.
Well that was something. Great rock guitars and interesting riffs. The singer sounds like Robert Smith, Geddy Lee and Jack Black were involved in a nuclear experiment and this guy popped out. A little too over the top most of the time, but on "Friday Night" he proves he can sing like a normal person, but he just doesn't want to.
Wow - I expected sickly sweet crooning, but she belts its out. What a remarkable voice and some really solid songwriting.
I expected a string of "Brown-eyed Girl"-like songs but was rewarded with some pretty uncoventional sounds. I'll have to listen again, but I don't recall any proper verse-chorus structures. Interesting album for sure
Better than the usual stuff in this genre
Didn't think much of it - very dated sounding.
Awesome musicianship, creative well written songs and an entirley unique sound.
I felt like I was watching a sixties action movie the whole time
Possibly the strongest debut of all time. Simply fantastic
How do you follow Dark Side of the Moon - Like this! Awesome!
Very enjoyable. I don't understand a word, but its still quite interesting - maybe the lyrics are stupid - who knows!
I don't need to hear this again.
Good album - very 80's sounding
Its got a certain energy, but not for everyone - certainly not me
Outstanding from start to finish
I don't even know what genre to call this. The guy takes himself too seriously and the songs are just OK
It's kind of a known entity at this point, but not top 1000 material IMO
This is just run off the mill rap
Second half was better, first half was stupid. Why so much Brian Eno on this list??
I love Elvis Costello, but this album is just good to me
Well I have never been the biggest Deep Purple fan - but live they really rock. That guy can sing y'all!
I really don't get the appeal of velvet undergorund
Two types of people think this album is great. Jane Weaver's mom and anyone wanting to get in her pants.
Interesting album - some wonky lyrics but a good listen
just doesn't stand the test of time
Kind of a mixed bag of interesting stuff and garbage
Kind of Schmaltzy country, but you have to give her credit as a pioneer.
Would have been a 1, but it had some moments of musical redemption. Otherwise, the usual sophmoric cRAP
A little hard to get past the slow talking vocals. Very mellow
Very dated sounding, but still had something to offer musically.
I refuse to listen to anything by this creep
Kind of mellow, but some real nice lyrics and melodies
Yeah, I don't know. There really wasn't much consistency song to song - just a collection of random music.
A harbinger of what was to come and a beautiful transition from Uncle Tupelo & AM to the amazing albums that followed.
I have a lot of their albums, but you really have to be in the right mood. Not exceptional IMO
Crap - I was five songs in and thought maybe I had accidentally played only track 1 on repeat. Tiresome and boring
I got tired of his whiny voice immediately
I thought this guy was just an MTV era poser. That may be true, but this album was not half bad - but certainly not astounding.
Cover Art aside, this was a pretty solid album. So much music was created based on this blueprint
Well, well, well. I fully expected to dislike this album based on their body of work, but darn it I liked it. Yes its polished pop, but not as schmaltzy as the stuff we've all heard. Sounds like they grew up a bit. Glad to have heard this one.
I don't get Jimi Hendrix and think he is very over rated. Little Wing is about the only track worth hearing.
3 star - Blues and rap - its actually pretty good. A lot more fun than the usual rap/hip hop album
A friendly, fun and accessible hip-hop album. Very little of the usual sophmoric hip-hop themes. This is the only hip-hop album I've heard that I'd like to hear again.
Well this was a great experience. This guy manages to stay on the good side of that fine line between clever and stupid only occasionally drifting over the line like a drunken, horny frenchman who probably needs a bath. The guitars and arrangements are exceptional on this wierd masterpiece. Might have been a five if not for the cringe worthy subject matter. Once again, I am pleased I don't understand French - the language or the people.
A little bit sappy, but I guess that’s what you get on an album about love.
I hadn't listened to this from start to finish in a long time. I was thinking this was a solid 4, but it stood the test of time and is in fact a 5 IMO
Its dance music, but I kind of liked it
The original LP mix is far superior to the CD release. I'm not sure if they ever released the original mix digitally, but find it if you can.
The opener sounded like Santana, but after that pure blues as expected.
The vocal affectation turns me off
Kind of a sleeper band, a little bland but some nice (if not predictable) chord progessions. Not much to really love or really hate here.
It has its moments but on the whole just average
Repetitive and not very interesting
Pretty dated sound, but some interesting stuff here
From the minute the first track starts you know you're in for something different.
Pretty funky! Kind of silly at points but still pretty enjotable listen
A couple of really strong singles, but just average overall IMO
Its good, would I listen again? Yes. Do I need to listen again? No
Best album of the decade!
Rather boring to be honest
The solo on the title track is amazing! That alone earns the rating
Nice background music. And some dude grunting throughout (maybe the artist) was distracting.
Thought hard about making it a 4, due to the over indulgence at times and my belief that a better single album with less filler would be superior. But in the end, its strengths outweigh its weaknesses. The internal stresses among the band surface here as strong emotion as opposed to the apathy exhibited on their final album with Waters. This was a missed opportunity to end on a very high note.
