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American Music ClubStarted off okay with the idea that it will get better, but somehow it drifts to a rather sombre and mono tone drawl. Disappointed.
Started off okay with the idea that it will get better, but somehow it drifts to a rather sombre and mono tone drawl. Disappointed.
As some have said, the concept is interesting, but I just can't get behind it. It's a rock west end musical that I don't want to go and see. Pinball Wizard is a colossal track, the rest is just uneventful. It's very 60s/70s and as such isn't for me, it just doesn't stand the test of time. Couldn't listen to it all, I'm not a fan of The Who anyway.
I have mixed feelings about this record. Nile Rodgers is a beast, he has some serious chops. There are some killer bass lines throughout. Itβs a good feel record. However, I did feel it was a little too samey, but thatβs Disco I guess. And since when was βGood Timesβ more than 8 minutes long? Some of the songs are excessively and unnecessarily long, which is definitely too much for βGood Timesβ as itβs over played, particularly at 60 year oldβs birthday parties. With all that said, the album is cool. Plenty of goodness. I canβt give it a full 4, but a 3 is way too harsh, soβ¦ 4 it is.
I started writing a review suggesting it was a little bland, but then I listened again and I realised I like it. The bluesy tracks particularly stand out. Iβm going to listen more and really settle into it.
Soulful, big sound R&B. Very enjoyable with high volume and plenty of bass. Wasn't always compelled to listen to the lyrics much, but I feel the production and blend of genres is something to revel in. Will listen again. 4 stars, but a high 4.
Bluresque vibe, but the attempt at writing about London doesnβt have the same grunt and power that Blur had in the 90s. Still enjoyable.
Not a big fan of the 60s sound, but there are some good tracks on the album that highlight the sound we have today for many different genres.
Not my favourite band from the 80s, but seemingly one of the most popular from the radio. The bass lines are not to be ignored, but some of the overly complex synth parts overcrowd the guitar, the drums seem a little shallow. Lots of repeated riffs which make each song seem "samey". Simon Lebon's voice doesn't leave much to be desired. I prefer The Cure, Tears for Fears and even Spandau Ballet from this genre.
*Unpopular opinion warning*. I hate U2, always have. I go out of my way to avoid their music, although I know a lot of their songs having heard my uncle listen to them a lot. Being a guitarist I find The Edge's riffs uninspiring, repetitive and boring. I'm not a fan of Bono, his voice or his lyrics. This album is no exception, I listened to it all, but I got bored rather quickly. I saw another review which sums it ups for me: "Iβve always thought U2 was an overly self serious band who people who donβt really like music say is their favourite band."
Coldplay in a different dress. I tried to like it, but it's a little dull, nothing really grabbed me. I stick to only really liking the one song of theirs "Catch The Sun", which isn't even on this album. I won't stoop as low as 1 star though, it's not that bad.
Almost a four, but not a three. A nice few songs on the album, a couple I've heard before, I do like. Some are mediocre, but still worth listening to. Nice smooth voice, a lot of melody. A lot of people have said Radiohead meets Coldplay, but I'm more inclined to say Coldplay, Oasis, Travis mashup. But what do I know. I listened to it twice and will probably listen again.
Not really for me, I admit, but I won't write off as a terrible album or anything. It's certainly interesting and has a lot of soul. Lots of references to varying artists and genres. I'll give it a steady 3 because it's better than some other stuff I've listened to lately, but I'm unlikely to listen again.
Imaginative and bright, but a little too psychedelic for my taste. I feel there was too much complexity to really enjoy.
Terence Trent D'arby, or rather Sananda Maitreya, wrote some of the most classic soul tracks of the 80s. This is a great album with those classic tracks. My favourite, as is most, "Sign Your Name". Enjoyable, despite being a little predictable.
Very interesting concept. Wasnβt expecting the intro to lead into such an energetic trip. Enjoyed it. Didnβt resonate with it as well as some people appear to have, I guess itβs slightly out of my usual style. Itβs fun to spot all the different and eclectic styles/genres throughout. Make The Bus was like an R&B, psychedelic Bowie track. I liked Neon Valley Street. Canβt imagine listening to it by choice, but if it was on I could listen happily.
Didnβt like all the songs and I donβt think Iβll listen to the entire album again especially being a double disc. But some tracks were quite good. I enjoyed βMondayβ, especially after the sombre and too country βFar, Far Awayβ which was not to my taste. You can hear the country in most of their songs. Itβs a decently put together album but the 2nd disc is a bit unnecessary with nothing significant to carry it. Have to give it a 3 for that.
Someone mentioned Taylor Swift in the reviews which put me off at first, it was all I could hear and I canβt stand her songs - sorry not sorry. But I got past my ego, and for the better. Iβm not a huge fan of Sheryl Crow, I only really like specific songs. But this is a good enough album to get into. Itβs easy going, pleasant, easy listening. I did enjoy βWhat I Can Do For Youβ and it would be rude to not like βAll I Wanna Doβ. The chilled jazz country number βWe Do What We Canβ was nice too. It does seem a rather generic country rock crossover, but itβs well put together and produced properly. Sheryl brought this genre into the mainstream more than anyone else. Iβm certain that she was the inspiration for a lot of young girls to pickup a guitar and play, most likely including Taylor Swift. I can hear a lot of newer artists in her sound, she must have been a significant inspiration. That counts for a lot more than what people give her credit for. Iβm giving a 3 for this particular album, itβs pleasant, but not wow factor. Maybe some of her other albums are better, but this is at the height of her popularity.
Not for me at all. I canβt think of a reason to want to listen to this genre. Reminded me of the sound you would hear if someone drives past you with, car stereo cranked high with death metal playing. I wonβt lie though, the repetition of the sound and the beat in each song kind of made me stay and bop my head in time. Maybe there was something I liked, or maybe Iβm just trying too hard. That said thereβs something sinister at work so Iβm still gonna give it a 1.
Duran Duran with a bit more punch. I like the powerful sax and the funky beats. The drum sound is pretty solid with some decent fills and intros, the guitar tones vary throughout which makes it a little more interesting. Not really sure how else to sum this up. Itβs not what I listen to, but Iβd rather listen to this than a full Duran Duran album. Given the right mood I would go back to this one, but I donβt consider it essential. Outdated and mediocre, not enough difference between songs so 3.
Rock βnβ Roll, Blues, easy listening, great stuff!! Superb jam for the weekend. Will listen to it again and probably more of his stuff. At least one of the tracks will end up in a playlist at some point. Not really an album though, cheats.
I won't deny The Beach Boys were, at the time, the most popular thing to grace the US and maybe the world, but how long did that really last? It's cheesy, corny and has aged terribly. I gave it a little time, but I just couldn't listen to the whole album. Same boring subject repeated. Feel like I'm at a 60s prom.
I found it rather rudimentary for the most part and Free Form Guitar was a pointless addition. I particularly enjoyed Poem 58 and South California Purples, otherwise nothing really stood out. Itβs not really what I associate with Chicago.
Definitely not for me. I found it boring, but listenable.
Not available on Spotify, but found a link from another review (thanks!). Nice mellow jazz blues fusion, good vocals. Not sure I really clicked with the political message, perhaps itβs still a relevant message? Need to be in the right mood for this. That said I did enjoy H20 Gate Blues at least.
Gritty blues and live to boot. Didnβt love every track, probably wonβt revisit consistently, but itβs a good live recording. Janis kills it with those pipes and Piece of My Heart is a classic.
Some good beats, big sound but for hip hop itβs mediocre. Ludacris helped give one track something worth hearing, but otherwiseβ¦ no!
It's alright. Not a fan of the vocals. I was expecting a bit more from a band with Jeff Beck. Stand out song was Jeff's Boogie. Don't feel it's worth more than a 3.
I remember this being released. It's innovative and sounds amazing. I always loved Novocane and Devil's Haircut the most from this album, but I've found the enjoyment in Where It's At much more now I'm "grown".
I liked Mr Blues, has a good crunchy tone. Come In The Morning was pretty cool too - soulful and pleasant, and I'm always in favour of a good instrumental to break up the vocals throughout the album. It's not your overly typical 60s rock album, so many other genres mixed in which is great. The guitars are melodic and create a lot of the overall feel, they make it what it is for me.
I say it all the time, Iβm not a big fan of live records and Iβm not really a huge fan of Thin Lizzu. I am however a fan of Phil Lynott, especially the tracks he did with Gary Moore, and Philβs voice is incredible live. Iβve always loved βStill In Love With Youβ and this live version is magnificent. I enjoyed it, but the mix of songs from different shows and, as Iβve just learned, it was over dubbed knocks points off. Itβs a good list of tracks, but maybe a little exhaustive.
I only know 3 songs by this duo, βMissingβ, βWrongβ and βTracey In My Roomβ (although the latter two are basically the same). This is a good album, simple tracks with good vocals, but it isnβt amazing. I like the chill house element to their sound, I always liked her voice and thereβs nostalgia value so I give extra points for that. I played some of their older records and was pleasantly surprised. I didnβt realise they werenβt always an electronica duo.
Lyrics and vocalist are awful, including the female. Doesnβt match the music at all. Shame because I like it otherwise, but I think there are other bands out there that are better overall. I have to give 3 because I like the drums and the backing, but ideally it would be 2.5.
This is a good rock album with plenty of elements from Blues and Soul. A chill vibe, I can dig it. Enjoyed βGraveyard Trainβ, βPenthouse Pauperβ and their cover of βGood Golly Miss Mollyβ. Will try some other albums.
You can hear their Blues roots in this album, and you can hear a large variety of influences as well as those that they've influenced. Aside from that there's not really much to take from it. I didn't find it particularly exciting and although I won't say unenjoyable I will say a bit "samey". Mediocre for me.
Raw 80s punk, seems a bit ahead of its time. It's not really for me, but it's an interesting find given the age and the rawness of it. Musically pretty entertaining.
Funky rock, energetic and fun. βCult of Personalityβ hits as hard as it always did. There are some weird tracks with some mixed up genres, such as βWhich Way To Americaβ, but their cover of βShould I Stay or Should I Goβ originally by The Clash was kick ass. All-in-all I enjoyed it. Lots of powerful bass lines, good guitar riffs and cool vocals. Might not be as relevant as it was back in the late 80s, but itβs still cool.
Love this album, something different for my ears than the usual prog rock suggestions. Never heard of Slint. Itβs dark and eerie. I can hear Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Tool and some Radiohead there. Very interesting, Iβll listen to it a few more times. Particularly liked βWasherβ and βGood Morning, Captainβ
Own it, love it, always have, always will! Released in my mid teens as I was making my way through the end of school and finding my way into college, right about when I started learning guitar and was infatuated with video games. βGirl From Marsβ, βOh Yeahβ, βAngel Interceptorβ and βKung Fuβ are some of favourites. All were perfect for my teenage angst, lust and confusion. Solid 5 for this one.
Not terrible, but not particularly good either. βTransylvania Bluesβ was a welcome break from the dull vocals (both male and female vocals btw). Even some of the guitar riffs were questionable a variety of times. Some interesting mix of styles and some weird lyrics. Iβve heard worse, but I wonβt venture into any of their other albums. 2 because itβs a bit samey with the vocals, singing style and lyrics.
Having heard Klaxons before I thought this might be pretty cool, especially having already heard βGolden Skansβ and βItβs Not Over Yetβ, but I was wrong. Techno indieβs just not really for me, the two mentioned tracks are the only good tracks IMO. Itβs mediocre and mostly unentertaining. 3, only because of those two tracks previously mentioned.
The songs are pretty cool, although a little repetitive. I couldn't get passed the warbling. Sorry.
Couldn't really click with this album. It seems over crowded by too many musical elements, which I find with Imagine Dragons sometimes. "Wake Up" and "Rebellion (Lies) are decent and maybe "Neighbourhood #1" at a push, still sits in the middle at a 3 for me.
She had such a magnificent voice. A suave, soulful album. Thereβs a whole lot of musicianship in this record. Enjoyable and relaxing. Incredible.
Iβve always admired George Michaelβs musical talent. I have an emotional connection to his music as it will always remind me of my auntie who was a huge fan. This is a good record, βFreedomβ was pivotal and Iβve always loved βHeal The Painβ. Lots of nostalgia value from listening to my Parentβs radio every day. βSoul Freeβ reminds me of Streets of Rage. The reverb becomes a little tiresome in honesty, not sure why itβs required on every track but that doesnβt really take anything away. Although I donβt love every track on the album and I think his βFaithβ album is much better, itβs worthy of a 4 without question.
When βBrimful of Ashaβ was released it always annoyed me, perhaps it was over played, or perhaps it was the radio remixes they played. The album version is a little more tolerable, but the damage is done. The album just follows the same feel and theme, itβs a tad bland. I appreciate the fusion and creativity. Itβs listenable, but I think Iβve had a brimful of this album and I donβt want more.
This is a good punk album, but it's a little repetitive. "Teenage Kicks" is a classic, it's always enjoyable. Nothing else stands out much. "Casbah Rocks" is raw and fun though.
This is a bit too weird for me, I didnβt get it at all. Iβm not saying itβs terrible and honestly Iβve heard worse, but I didnβt enjoy it having had to turn it off, thus I have to give it a 1.
No. I had to work real hard not to skip each track. Not into Ska at all. Definitely not for me.
Altogether now "So here it is Merry Christmas...". Oh, never mind then. Wasn't the Slade sound I was expecting. Bluesy, mellow, but only listenable. Didn't get anything out of it really.
I like Grunge. Back in the mid 90s my friends and I would sit and listen to Nirvana and Pearl Jam no matter whose house we ended up at. I know of Mudhoney, maybe a few tracks, but never really bothered to give them a proper try. It seems they paved the way for the bigger bands. This is a great album. Itβs not phenomenal, donβt get me wrong, but itβs definitely influential. I enjoyed it, Iβll try some other albums.
Joni has such an amazing voice. I recently saw a YouTube video of her singing live in 2022. 79 and she can still pull it off, gave me goosebumps. Great lyricist, great poet, great singer. A nice album. Iβm going to have to go and listen to more of her albums today, and because she reminds of Karen Carpenter Iβm going to listen to The Carpenters and Neil Diamond as well. (Then on to some Megadethπ€π»)
Not a fan of CCR really, nothing really special for me. Classic bluesy rock, which I would normally love, but itβs got a country vibe to it. Sorry, very mid for me. It was listenable, thatβs it.
This is a bit better than the last one I listened to (Exile On Main Street), but itβs still middle of the road for me. I surprisingly knew a few tracks from this album. Doesnβt make me want to try more of their discography. Iβll just wait until I get another one from the generator.
Not a Kate Bush fan. I tried, but itβs not fantastic. Thereβs a lot of emotion in some songs, but I don't think much of her voice. I was going to go with 2, but βRunning Up That Hillβ saves it, for the only reason that it allowed Placebo to cover it.
Another live album?! I love blues, and Iβve always enjoyed some Muddy Waters. I just donβt do live albums. He sounds good, but quality just isnβt great. The set list is pretty good, I might see how many studio versions I can put into a playlist and run with that.
Having heard βMollyβs Chamberβ from this album I had expectations. Soon crushed by the mediocrity of the rest of the album, with the exception of βSpiral Staircaseβ and perhaps βGeniusβ at a push. Itβs mostly forgettable otherwise.
I reviewed this in another project I have running in parallel. I gave it a 5 then, Iβm giving it a five now. βnuff said!
I canβt place the medley of bands I can hear from this album. Some songs sounded alright musically, but the vocals are just meh. βDonβt Trust The Starsβ and βHome Againβ were the only listenable tracks. Not for me I donβt think, feels a bit too colourless.
In terms of lyrics, I was lost as I sadly I donβt speak French (yet), but musically and emotionally pretty good although not really my type of music. I can imagine how he was important to French culture. However, itβs another live album. As Iβve said a thousand times, give me a compilation of studio recordings rather than lives. The applause and white noise after each song were very annoying. I had to skip to the next track as soon as it was done. For that I have to give it a 2, although I would give it a 3 generally, I imagine.
I wonβt lie, I liked some of it. βShore Leaveβ was interesting and βJohnsburg Illinoisβ wasnβt bad. I liked the melancholy feel of βIn The Neighbourhoodβ and βTown With No Cheerβ, but the vocals felt a bit forced somehow. Then βDown, Down, Downβ and βGin Soaked Boyβ came along which are good blues tracks. Generally I donβt like abstract music, but I canβt write this one off. There is a lot of variety of styles and composition, which is rare these days. The blues tracks had me. I canβt believe Iβm going to give it a 4, Iβm quite shocked.
Thereβs no doubt that Stevie Wonder has done some magical and amazing things for music. βSuperstitionβ is a classic. Sadly the rest of the album was not as magical. I was very disappointed, I thought it would be a great listen. 3 Iβm afraid.
Relevant at the time, still enjoyable, but not amazing. I do like how he mixes genres.
Prefer LZ IV, but this is still a great album! So many great tracks. 4 for this one.
A little bland, but listenable. "call the police" was decent, but that's as good as it gets. Not enticed to listen to more.
Not really into this genre, particularly from this era. βMr. Tambourine Manβ is not a bad cover, but I prefer the original and even other covers over this one. Itβs a little boring, but listenable. Itβs a good attempt at being like The Beatles.
I appreciate the poetry and the story each songs tells. Some of the tracks are musically pleasant whilst also melancholy. Itβs listenable, not bad in the background, but probably requires the right mood.
Iβve always loved The Smiths. This isnβt my favourite album, but itβs still a great one!! Enjoyed dusting this one off and pleasing my ears.
Not a huge fan of Brazilian music, but being resident in Portugal and being able to speak Portuguese Iβm used to it. Although not really my style, itβs culturally significant for Brazil and deserves to be on this list. Enjoyable enough for more than a 3, but not quite a 4.
Pleased to get this album, something I can give a full 5 stars without hesitation. This (and all the Nirvana albums) was on repeat throughout my teens. My friends I had a band in school, we would play Nirvana at the school summer show. Great times!
I wasnβt sure what to expect with this one. Iβd just finished a Nirvana marathon. Moody and enjoyable. I liked it. Thought the vocals were a little repetitive, but other than itβs decent.
Okay, Iβm starting to think I shouldnβt have two βprojectsβ going at the same time. I already reviewed this and hated it. My colleagues and I have a chat group where we each take turns suggesting a song to listen to. One of my colleagues suggested βOrgone Accumulatorβ from this album just recently as well. βOrgan Accumulatorβ isnβt half bad. The album has grown on me a little, but I wonβt up the rating because I still find it a little boring and repetitive. Lemmyβs bass work is something else though!
I always loved The Verve and this album is amazing. My auntie gifted it to me because she didnβt like it. I saw them live in London, they were amazing. βBittersweet Symphonyβ has been over played, but there are so many other great tracks on this album.
Already reviewed this album in a different project. My 5 star rating and review remains the same: βUnmistakable, undeniable! One of the best albums in the world, ever. Simple as that. Any less than 5 stars for this masterpiece is a sacrilege of the utmost.β
Not bad. Liked the 2nd half more than the first. Enjoyable, but not amazing.
I find King Crimson a bit challenging. I like prog rock, but this is difficult. Album started off strong with β21st Century Schizoid Manβ, but quickly drifted and I didnβt get it until it picked up again with βThe Court Of The Crimson Kingβ. But that was it.
Never really been a fan of Harry Nilsson, but I commend him for βWithout Youβ, and there are some groovy 70s tracks like βJump Into The Fireβ. It didnβt blow me away though.
Sorry, but I don't like Meatloaf. There are some great riffs, some good lyrics and he sure can do a ballad. I think BOOH II is a bit better, but neither are really for me.
Like many have already stated, I find it generic and predominantly boring. Sounds like thereβs another one of their albums on the list which Iβm not looking forward to lol.
Great psychedelic soul album! Soulful and funky. It was a ground breaking album and paved the way for a variety of future Motown artists. Wasnβt a fan of their version of βHeard It Through The Grapevineβ. βHey Girlβ is a nice one.
Considered one of the best albums of the decade, I never really understood why. Itβs okay, but I loved the Radiohead of the 90s. βHow to Disappear Completelyβ and βMorning Bellβ are good, the rest is just too different from what I associate with Radiohead. The chill out vibe is kinda cool, but I canβt say it enough, itβs just not the Radiohead of the 90s.
Never really bothered with The Libertines and as Iβm not a fan of Arctic Monkeys I didnβt think Iβd like this one, but I do. The tracks are all interesting and have individuality in every aspect. I really liked βMusic When The Light Goes Outβ, βWhat Katie Didβ and of course βCanβt Stand Me Nowβ which is the only one I already knew from this album. I think Iβll listen to it again and maybe have a listen to their other albums.
Not sure on this one. It started off great, but the production is a little rocky. Sometimes it seemed a little samey. Doing some research I find they were overshadowed by REM, but were influential to other alt rock bands. I can hear that. I get some elements of Goo Goo Dolls and Hootie and The Blowfish. A few songs I really enjoyed, but particularly "Bed of Nails". I just wish it had a little more variety. Being their last album it makes me curious about their other work. I can't take anything away from the album though, it's decent enough for me to keep listening, but it's only just a 4 because sometimes I had to drop the volume.
I don't care for controversies and the things people say or do. People are free to do or be whatever they want. Music should bring us together, it not tare us apart. Morrissey and Johnny Marr basically hated each other, but they still created great music. Morrissey was great in The Smiths, he's great on his own (albeit with some help from Johnny and the others). This is as enjoyable as any Smiths album. Done.
The inevitability of reviewing an album twice when you have two projects at the same time is dawning on me rather hard lately. I reviewed this exactly 2 weeks ago. I was shocked at the amount of 1 star reviews it received, was going to give a 4, but gave a 5 because, βit needs it (and ultimately deserves more than the 1s and 2s that it seems to be getting)β. So, Iβm doing the same. Sue me.
Not a fan of this. I donβt really like Arctic Monkeys, so I wasnβt expecting much. Itβs listenable, but thereβs something I donβt particularly enjoy about it. Think I can live without it.
Not their best, but absolutely phenomenal in every aspect otherwise!
Wasn't expecting this punk rock gem. A good fit for a Thursday afternoon, post-work slump!
Not for me at all. I don't like country even when mixed with other genres. I've softened to some types of country music, which is usually a bit more hard rock than it is country, but this particular kind of country is just a big no for me.
Not bad. Enjoyed a few tracks, but wasnβt blown away.
Guitars and percussion are pretty good, vocals arenβt always the best but they stack up pretty well in the mix. Various influences shine through which sparked my interest with each song. A decent alt-rock, grunge, album.
I dreamed I was camped beneath a tree, singing songs of peace to a symphony of harps and lutes. A bong in my right hand, a tambourine in the left. Then the album ended and my coding nightmare returned. I wouldn't go as far to say I liked it, it just wasn't really my style. Some tracks were relaxing and enjoyable enough, some were bit too strange.
Forgot βOn A Ropeβ existed. This is a solid punk rock album. Enjoyed it.
Another live album?! FFS! I literally just reviewed a live Deep Purple album. I like a bit of Van the Man, but I just canβt do live albums. Gets a bit boring after a while too. Arrangements and quality are mostly good and itβs way too long. As Iβve said a thousand times, give me a compilation of studio recordings. Listenable, so it gets a 3. Only just though.
Didnβt love every song, itβs mostly forgettable, but I enjoyed it. Thereβs some kick ass bass and βSweet Loveβ is a top track. Itβs a high 3, low 4.
Good grunge album, plenty of punch to it. I could definitely learn to love this album, but I wouldnβt give it a 5. Intrigued to hear more of their discography. I imagine theyβre underrated, and outcast by Nirvana.
Not really for me. Never liked Bryan Ferryβs voice.
Not a fan of new wave. The poetry in his lyrics are undeniably great, but his voice was sometimes hard to listen to. Some songs were pretty good, but others were completely not. It was listenable at least, but not really for me. However, I was generally compelled to listen to the lyrics to see where it was going, and to discover the next track and what possible genres it would combine. For that I give it a 3.
This is pretty good. Never heard of them before. Some of the lyrics are bit _simple_ but sometimes that's okay. Musically pretty fun and well done, I can dig it.
I do try hard to listen to this genre, I know I should like it, but itβs too challenging. Iβve heard worse so I went with a 3.
Heavy inspiration from Nirvana for sure, but I wouldn't classify them as the "second coming". I saw someone mention Oasis, and now I hear it. This is a great album, I really enjoyed it. Going to delve through their discography and see what else is out there.
Not for me. Don't particularly like the fusion of rock and country. Barely listenable.
I hate the Bee Gees. Their whiney high voices irritate me. I was surprised to hear that they have normal voices too. I didn't hate this like I thought, but it's from an era I'm not particularly fond of.
Right after the Bee Gees, I get Elton John. I hate the Bee Gees and I hate Elton John. Nothing worthy of reconsidering in this album, I still very much dislike Elton. Sorry.
Not for me, sorry. I thought I might like it, but I didn't. Quite happy to forget about it.
Not bad. Groovy and instrumentally rich, but it didn't blow me away. Listenable, but perhaps forgettable.
If he was alive today, do you think heβd drink Stella? Anyway, not particularly fond of Lennon. βImagineβ is overplayed and I get the sense of a darker meaning behind βJealous Guyβ. 1/4 of the Beatles deserves more than what Iβd give Iβm sure, but I canβt stretch to a 3 so I leave it at 2. Nothing amazing here.
Bored of the haters. I love MetallicA and I love this album. Everyone should own it and worship it, whether you like metal or not. Less than 5? PAH, I think not, Metal up your ass!!
Finally!! Something that has actually wowβd me in a way I would never expect. Iβve heard βCoronaβ before (Yes of course from MTV Jackass), but would not have been able to tell you who penned that song. The rest of the album is simply kick ass. The fusion of genres but keeping the punk sound is incredible. Itβs a jazzy, funked up punk record. The bass really slaps, the drums are right, vocals on point. Really enjoyed this album!!
I started writing a review suggesting it was a little bland, but then I listened again and I realised I like it. The bluesy tracks particularly stand out. Iβm going to listen more and really settle into it.
I like Peter Gabriel, but Iβve not a huge fan. You can hear Genesis throughout this album. βSledgehammerβ and βDonβt Give Upβ are classics. The rest of the album is alright, but nothing to go back for.
I like this, there's some good tracks. Not a fan of CCR and I think I prefer "Bayou Country" than this.
As previously reviewed last month, still rings true after listening again: β¨ββTuesdayβs Goneβ, βFree Birdβ, βGimme Three Stepsβ and βSimple Manβ. 4 pure classic tracks. Loved βMr Bankerβ. No brainerβ¦ 5!β
Good enough punk record, but nothing amazing. Can take it or leave it.
My original review:β¨ βGroovy 70s Rock. Not really into it much, but I liked a few tracks and they were usually less jazzy. Sometimes the flute was a little psychadelic which I wasnβt keen on. Generally speaking itβs decent, but not particularly for me. - 2β My new review: Interesting 70s, Jazz-rock vibe. I seemed to resonate better with it this time, and seemed to get into it particularly towards the end.
I think I like it a little more than their "Closer" album which I recently reviewed, but it's still not for me. I feel like I should like it, but the vocals aren't that great and it's repetitive. Musically it's alright, sometimes I get some The Cure vibes (whom I love), but it's more experimental than that. Will pass.
My original review back in January still stands: β¨βI like QotSA, but this album seemed a little repetitive. I really like the overall sound, but the repetition is not for me. Sometimes it's bearable, other times just not at all! I think other albums are better.β
Not the best, but far from being the worst. Psychedelic rock typical of the late 60s/70s. Jazzy, bluesy, noodly kind of rock. Listenable, but rather too long.
Not much to say on top of all the other reviews. It's a colossal, classic. 5 stars without listening, 6 because I listened to it anyway. No? Ok, 5 is it.
Never really bothered with The Doors, so only know their more famous songs. I personally didnβt get much from this album, but itβs perfectly listenable with a few good tracks. Just not really for me I guess.
I just canβt listen to The Beach Boys without hearing that awful squealing βround, round get around, I get around, oooeeeeeeooooβ. The album started like I presumed it would and I then assumed it would continue that way, but I was wrong (kind of). Somehow became a more Beatles like attempt. βStudent Demonstration Timeβ was certainly a lot better than their usual drool, βFeel Flowsβ wasnβt half bad. Iβd forgotten I was listening to The Beach Boys until I was brought back to reality with ββTill I Dieβ and the title track. Listenable, just about.
Just like the previously suggested Tom Waits album, I kinda liked it. I was a huge fan, some tracks were not for me, but overall it has something. "Dirt In The Ground" is a good one, "Jesus Gonna Be Here" is some kick ass blues.
Like I said in a review of another Kate Bush album, Iβm just not a fan of Kate and her voice. There are some interesting ideas in this album, but with no βRunning Up That Hillβ to save it this time thereβs nothing for me. I particularly disliked the tracks where she over abused and annunciated the British Cockney accent. Doesnβt suit her style.
Not for me this. Itβs calm, pleasant, easy listening, but forgettable.
I got this in my other "project" last month. It was a true blessing. I had previously disliked The Darkness, but have since changed my mind. Having listened again my original review is unchanged, I actually like it more.
I love this album! It's dark, gritty, raw and has some serious lyrics. I've always enjoyed the grittiness of Nick's voice. "Red Right Hand" appears throughout my Spotify history. Really liked "Papa Won't Leave You, Henry" and "John Finn's Wife"
Donβt really know what I think of this one. Itβs definitely underrated. There is a good variety of tracks, some chill, some melancholy. Not all songs are for me, still very Beach Boys (naturally) and itβs a bit long.
The last Bee Gees album I reviewed received a 2 from me. It was tolerable because it wasnβt their overplayed whiney crap. This is not tolerable. Itβs boring, unrelatable, droned on and shouldnβt be on the list. I stopped listening at track 7, βSomebody Stop The Musicβ. I took it as a sign.
I have mixed feelings about this record. Nile Rodgers is a beast, he has some serious chops. There are some killer bass lines throughout. Itβs a good feel record. However, I did feel it was a little too samey, but thatβs Disco I guess. And since when was βGood Timesβ more than 8 minutes long? Some of the songs are excessively and unnecessarily long, which is definitely too much for βGood Timesβ as itβs over played, particularly at 60 year oldβs birthday parties. With all that said, the album is cool. Plenty of goodness. I canβt give it a full 4, but a 3 is way too harsh, soβ¦ 4 it is.
My last review of this album: "Itβs Jimi, come on people! Iβm not writing some lengthy review of what we all know as a masterpiece." 'nuff said!
Soulful, big sound R&B. Very enjoyable with high volume and plenty of bass. Wasn't always compelled to listen to the lyrics much, but I feel the production and blend of genres is something to revel in. Will listen again. 4 stars, but a high 4.
No, no, no. Someone pointed out that it "threatened to be good, but that never materialises". This is spot on. I gave up towards the end, I couldn't take any more of the slow "Cotton Eye Joe". A weird start to my weekend.
Can't quite put my finger on this one. I can hear some elements of Foo Fighters more mellow tracks and maybe some Ash. Anyway, it's not half bad. I can think of some times I could listen to this purposefully, but it is a bit samey.
Interesting. Some catchy beats, but overall not something I would go back to.
I listened and it started off well with a good build up. I listened some more hoping for a peak, but it remained at the same line. It's decent, but I was hoping for something more.
Ok finally some Grateful Dead. I've never really given them much thought other than their popular tracks because I'm not a fan of their style. I've been told to give them more of a chance, so I was glad to get the opportunity... then I rolled my eyes when I realised it's a live album. I don't mind it. The first track, I mean, more than 20 minutes long? I gave up with that one, too noodley nonsense. There were a couple of good bluesy tracks, but usually too long and full of unnecessary jamming. Quality wasn't bad, but live albums are just a no for me.
I reviewed this on Feb 14th 2025. Having listened again I have nothing additional to say, this is simply a masterpiece. Previous review: "Not everyone loves Jimi, but I do, and this was the first album I heard. Iβm always awed by his magic fingers and that unmistakable tone, after all tone is in the fingers. The blues, the rock, the riffs, all great. The influence he still has to this day makes not only this album, but his collective work that much more impressive. This unforgettable experience canβt be mistaken for anything less than a 5."
I should like this, I know I should, but something doesn't seem to appeal to me. I really didn't like "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell" or "Raw Power". The rest was alright.
Not really into Elvis or the genre for that matter. The late 50s and 60s doesn't give me much. Whilst listening I could imagine all the girls swooning and screaming the first time they heard it. It's commercial, produced to generate image and money. Some songs are pretty good, don't get me wrong, but I don't believe Elvis had much input - just his image and that sultry voice. The song writers and studio artists were in top form. With that said, I enjoyed it. It doesn't really tickle my fancy so to speak, but it's enjoyable and seductive. It's hard to fault the voice, the blues numbers, the typical rock and roll of the era.
Not bad. I can see how it would be influential to the indie and alternative rock scene. Stone Roses, Seahorses, Shed Seven... Some songs were pretty great, others mediocre. Interesting lyrics.
Really glad to get this one today. Most of my childhood was spent listening to The Carpenters. My mother loved them, she had the most extensive collection of their records, tapes and CDs. I know the lyrics to pretty much all of their songs. Even driving 3 or 4 hours to our holiday destination we would listen to The Carpenters. Shall always remind me of my mother. Karen's voice is so lovely, their musicianship is amazing. Shame to have lost her so early. This is a great album, with some wonderful tracks. There is some bias, but I don't care, it gets a 5 anyway. (and I'm a metal head)
Never been into Rolling Stones. Some songs are classics, but none from this album, it's mostly all covers. Entertaining, but nothing really stands out for me. "I just Want To Make Love To You" I skipped, it's a terrible cover.
Not for me. Spangly guitar strumming, inebriated, hippies that can't sing. I think I may have been alright dying before hearing this one.
Can't stand Rod Stewart. The title track "Gasoline Alley", is a dreadful start and doesn't really get any better from there. Repeated, boring, unimaginative lyrics, and vocals that are just grating from the start. All I can think of is his overplayed song "Maggie May" which makes me wonder why it's overplayed in the first place.
Was I expecting too much? Obviously I know of their most played track "Dreadlock Holiday", "I'm Not In Love"... etc, but that's about all I do know of 10CC. It started out well with "The Wall Street Shuffle", but then it felt like I was in some Rockified musical west end theatre production. Perhaps the heat is getting to me on this unusually hot May Friday afternoon. "Baron Samedi" is pretty decent and there is some decent musicianship, otherwise that's it.
Like others have said - it's like a ball rolling up the hill, but just doesn't quite make it. Bland when all is said and done.
Started off okay with the idea that it will get better, but somehow it drifts to a rather sombre and mono tone drawl. Disappointed.
I'm sorry, but I don't like U2. Never have, and it seems I perhaps never will. For me they're like marmite. Glad to see I'm not the only one. There seems to be a clear indication of love and hate in the reviews. Did I listen to the entire album, no I didn't. Each song is like the other. I'd like to say it's mostly owed to Bono, but it really isn't. The Edge, at least for me, is an overrated guitarist relying on that overused delay. They have a distinct sound that is just boring and eye rolling. Bono's voice doesn't agree with me either. Bill Bailey said it best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8dZwXnMrRU&pp=ygUOdTIgYmlsbCBiYWlsZXk%3D
Previously reviewed this as a 4 as I don't believe this is their best album. It is a great album, but a 4 is sufficient.
This is one of their better albums, particularly because it's not a live recording. My previous review gave it a 4, I think I'll stick with that.
Previous review, still stands: "This is a classic album at their peak of funk rock. Expert musicianship all round. Not my favourite of theirs, but career defining. Their top track is there in all its glory. It still sounds fresh and relevant."
Groovy, well thought out Jazz. I liked it. There were a few quirks, but overall I think it's worthy of at least 4 stars.
I really appreciate the art in this record. Mixing blues with traditional African music is pretty genius to be fair. Itβs raw and somehow incredibly delightful. This is something that deserves to be heard and deserves its slot on this list.
This was unexpectedly good. Each song is better than anything Beyonce has ever done. It's smooth R'n'B with a genre cross into some other styles. Enjoyable, but some of the chit chat gets annoying.
I've always considered Steely Dan a rock band with some crosses into other genres like jazz and funk. I don't love this album, but it's listenable. The era is not really to my liking.
As some have said, the concept is interesting, but I just can't get behind it. It's a rock west end musical that I don't want to go and see. Pinball Wizard is a colossal track, the rest is just uneventful. It's very 60s/70s and as such isn't for me, it just doesn't stand the test of time. Couldn't listen to it all, I'm not a fan of The Who anyway.
It's like it's aspiring to be something, but doesn't know how. There's no real substance here, cattywampus musings from a composer.
Interestingly I got this the day after Brian Wilson passed. RIP. I've reviewed a couple of their albums from this list already, one got a 2 star and the other a 3. I just can't stand the vocals mostly. The "ooooh oooohs, "aaaah aaaahhhAAAAAAs", "ooooh eeeees" and high pitched shrieking are too much. It's almost comical. Like I said in a previous review, I can appreciate they were the most revered boy band and the girls went limp listening to them, but their music needs to stay where it was, it has no place in the modern world.
Green Onions is a great track, the album also. Never listened to the full album before. Superb!
Eric Clapton is a beast of a blues guitarist, no different in Derek and The Domino. Aside from their live records this is their only album. It's a phenomenal album. Who can mistake "Layla", "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" and their rendition of "Little Wing" as anything but pure greatness? The ending track, "Thorn Tree In The Garden", is sublime.
I said in my review of "Kid A": "The chill out vibe is kinda cool, but I canβt say it enough, itβs just not the Radiohead of the 90s." However, there is something more with this one. It's similar to "Kid A", but with elements from their pre-Kid A venture like "OK Computer". Pretty decent, but it's still not the Radiohead of the 90s.
Was excited to listen to this one, but was disappointed. "Roundabout" is a great track, the rest is your typical boring 70s prog rock with noodling and jamming.
Original review a couple months ago with 4 stars: "This is a good album. I never really branched beyond their more famous tracks. Each song is as good as the others I already know." Having listened again it seems fitting, I'll stick with that.
Funky, jazzy, fun rock with some bluesy elements. Thoroughly enjoyed "And When I Die" and "God Bless the Child". Didn't realise that I knew "Spinning Wheel".
Enjoyed this one. They have a good sound. I actually really enjoyed "Jesus, etc." and "Pot Kettle Black", which had elements of The Cure. I believe people understate this album. It's not "boring", but I can see how some don't like it.
Beyond "Where Is My Mind" and the associated album "Surfer Rosa". This is a good alt rock album, enjoyed it more than I thought. No particular song stood out, but as a whole it was mostly enjoyable.
Original review: β Classic album with a bunch of classic hits. "Smoke On The Water" being the definition of their career. Top album.β Still a top album, still a 5.
"Hit me, hit me, hit me"... was hoping for more of that, but I was naive in thinking I'd get that from this album despite having "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" in all it's enjoyable splendour. I didn't recognise any other songs. It's very 70s teenage angst, but I guess a lot of Ian's songs are based around some sexual connotation. Something about it pulls me in, but it's not amazing. Musically it's well done, but Ian's over pronounced cockney voice gets a bit old and the lyrics aren't particularly great. "My Old Man" for instance has some great jazz guitar licks and the drums on "Clever Trevor" are pretty sweet (although basic), but the lyrics aren't inspiring at all. 3, because he was born around the corner from where I lived as a kid and the tailor in "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" has my name.
Eurythmics... I can't lie, I thought I'd get more from this than I did. I claim ignorance, I only know their singles, I've never listened to any of their LPs and I didn't know that their biggest hit, "Sweet Dreams" was released in 1983 nor would I have believed this is their 2nd album. Anyway, with what I know of them I expected more or less the same. Other than the title track, "Love Is a Stranger" and "I Could Give You (A Mirror)" it's a mediocre LP. I'll stick with a "Best Of".
It's music people, we're not reviewing the person. It's not a bad album, some good tracks, some bad. "Oh My Sweet Carolina" and "Come Pick Me Up" stand out for me. "In My Time of Need" is enjoyably melancholy.
This is pretty decent, crosses some genres at times. I had a French album yesterday too which was an ear opener. Besides my lack of understanding of the French tracks I liked it. Musically it's good, vocals are very well done. Enjoyable, different and pleasant but not something I would go back to again I doubt. There are some mediocre tracks and some great tracks. "The Noise of Carpet" is good. 3.5, but not a 4.
Solid indie album. Didn't love every song, but "Maps" and "Black Tongue" are bangers. "Pin" was pretty ace too.
Ah, Harry Styles dad. hahahaha. Not really in to Bowie's music, and this is not at all what I was expecting. It's funky and cool, but so many other artists and bands did the genre more justice. I wanted rock to be honest. "Somebody up There Likes Me" came close, but no cigar. I already know "Fame", I don't really like that track.
My mum always listened to Simply Red, I remember when "Stars" was released she had it on repeat. I'm certain I could still sing all the words to each song back-to-back. Anyway, I digress... This is a great album. "Holding Back The Years" and "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)" are top tracks, but there are some other greats in there too. Some with funky beats, others jazzy and down tempo. There may be a few that aren't amazing, but overall It's enjoyable.
Better than the last Bowie album. "Starman" is a classic, the rest is okay, nothing truly worth remembering. Why is he visiting Kanye in his album cover, is he a time traveller? (sorry, I'll get my coat)
One of their greatest albums, no doubt. Fat and funky bass licks, superb funk rock guitar riffs, great vocals and drums you can vibe too. Some of their best hits. It's an all around winner.
Disappointing and rather boring really, I expected more. It feels like a bunch of pop songs the local British Legion pub would have the one man band play in the background while everyone is getting pissed up. The acoustic tracks are much better, but they can't save it a this point.
This is a classic album from my teenage youth. "Only Happy When It Rains", "Queer" and "Stupid Girl" are phenomenal singles, the opening track "Supervixen" is the perfect start and final song "Milk" is a magnificent come-down. The album is meaty and powerful. Love it as much as I did in my teens.
You can't hate anything MG has done. The are some elements here that get a little repetitive, mostly the theme, but overall it's suave, cool and soulful. Nothing more than what you'd expect from the mighty MG. 4 because I wanted something more, but I get just about got what I expected.
"Oh Boy" takes me straight back to holidays with my parents and sisters where the arcade had a coin push machine with a 50s/60s theme that played a short clip of the song at regular intervals. "Oh Boy" and "That'll Be The Day" are classics, the rest is very generic Rock 'n' Roll but it's enjoyable.
The musicianship here is fundamental. It's groovy, funky and soulful. Songs like "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" are an experience and a music lesson. This is a brilliant album with a variety of greatness. You can't take anything away from The Tempations on this one.
Not really for me, but it was an interesting experience.
Similar to my review of different Steely Dan album; The cross into Jazz and funk is interesting, but it's not really my bag. Never really liked this era or Steely Dan for that matter. It's perfectly listenable, 3.
Never heard of this guy before, was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting some mediocre alt rock yawn fest and instead an easy listening record. Has a classic 60s feel with a modernised twist. Didn't like every song, but enjoyed it all the same. Made me feel calm and happy somehow.
Ethereal chill vibes. Sometimes a little repetitive, yes sometimes rather challenging. Overall an interesting and pleasant listening.
Powerful, soulful, blues-jazz. What a voice. Sublime musicianship, true poetic lyricism. Beautifully crafted music.
I'm in the "I can't stand U2" camp and it was a real grind to listen to this. I can't listen to Bono, The Edge creates such boring, repetitive riffs usually drowned in delay and/or some other effects that are uninteresting or appropriate for what they're playing and even Larry's drum patterns are child's play. Not a song worthy of listening to on this album, and no, I didn't listen to it all.
Usually this kind of noise rock wouldn't be for me, but it's far more intricate and I think this is overlooked. I liked it from the first track. Nothing changed my mind, it continued to entertain me. It's dark and broody.
My original review still stands: "Each song starts strong, but the loop of the same riff gets boring. No real progression. Got fed up pretty quickly." Only positive I can think of, is that it makes me want to play Mortal Kombat or Killer Instinct for some reason.
Original review: "Slayer are top, killer album, no question! The drum work is superb, the overall musicianship is amazing. Guitar riffs are bad ass. Particularly like "Criminally Insane"." Was a 5 then, still a 5.
Something different, but I didn't love it. The Latin twist gets a bit boring. Listenable and relatively enjoyable.
Darker, Gothier, The Cure with a twist of Bowie. Others have mentioned Meatloaf, but I can't hear it. "Flood I" reminded of Goldeneye on N64 for some reason. "Lucretia My Reflection" goes hard, "This Corrosion" is pretty ace too.
Not really for me, her vocals are grating and difficult to listen to. Shame, because some (just some) of the guitar is well done. Maybe if you're tanked on Cocaine and Weed and covered in daisy chains you can dig this.
Look, I don't generally like The Police. They've never appealed to me. I don't know what this album is, it's not at all what I expected, although I can't say I had any real expectations. "Mother" doesn't belong on this album. Radical nonsense. It's too way out for me. I hate "Every Breath You Take" because of a traumatic time during the release of P. Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You". I guess that's it. Sorry.
if The Beatles' kids were forced to start a band together with the album recorded and produced by The Beatles, you'd get this. They'd then split up, disown their parents and start a revolt for mass burning of their parents records, tapes, CDs and DVDs, with all remaining royalties given to The Rolling Stones. Medicore, barely listenable in my opinion.
Not a massive fan of The Stooges or Iggy Pop, but they're okay. "Down On The Street" is a pretty huge track. I like "Loose", it's a raw and solid track. "Dirt" is a good Blues-rock track. It's not a bad album, overall mostly enjoyable. Plenty heavy for the era.
Started off well, but got a bit samey in the middle, drifts off after that. Too long so it gets a 3. Shame really.
I had a Beach Boys album the day after Brian Wilson died, now I have a Sabbath album the day after our beloved Ozzy passed. My original review still stands: "Arguably their best album. Ozzy is phenomenal. Instant 5, just add volume." Additions: Ozzy rules, no question. I had this on repeat in his memory. Worth every minute of my time. The godfather of metal he shall forever remain.
I know of MBV, but don't know their music. It's noise-alternative-pop. Not bad, but not really my scene. "when you sleep" isn't bad.
Hoped for more here, there are some tracks by EC that I've liked. This was a mediocre album with nothing much to give than background music. Samey and underwhelming.
Their best for sure. Absolute banging classic, so many top tunes. 6/5... no? fine, 5 then.
Why original review sticks: "I like Pantera, Iβve listened to a few of their tracks and have some of them in my playlists. Not really listened to much else, so this was relatively new. I liked it. It was powerful, heavy and angry. 4 stars for me, enjoyable enough."
Can see how people enjoy it, but it's not really for me. Country/folk doesn't tend to sit that well with me. As some have said, if you grew up with it it's probably great, otherwise it's more of the same. Listenable if nothing else.
I remember this being released and the hype about it. It was a great album then, it's great now. Always loved "Tourniquet", enough to give it 5 stars. I saw MM at Big Day Out festival in Milton Keynes back in 1999, was a great day. Bit strange, but a great show nonetheless.
Started off weak and somehow got worse. There's something decent behind some of the music, but the vocals are shocking and warbley. Rocky, folk, whale blubber built on magic mushrooms and tree hugging, cocaine sniffers. Boring.
"I'm gonna make love to you woman, gonna lay you down by the fire" is now stuck in my head and "Hot Buttered Soul" makes me think of the deepfake Gary Busey "Hot buttered Sausage" meme. All joking aside, this is a very soulful album with some interesting lyrical twists. I prefer the single edits, the others are unnecessarily long. "One Woman" is smooth af. I skipped the interview, no time for that. I hoped for more, I can't lie. But it's alright.
Psychedelic is no lie. Typical, experimental, 60s nonsense. Is the record warped, is Ralf Harris in the background with his wobble board, or did an alien join their band whilst smacked up on opium? In the words of Mr. Mackey "Drugs are bad, m'kay"
Same as I said of my review of LZ III "Not their best, but absolutely phenomenal in every aspect otherwise!β"
Another 60s album. I don't get along with much music from the 60s, same can be said for Country and Folk. This has all 3, with some twangy rock attempts. The guitar reminds me of the music at some festivals in Stardew Valley. Sometimes felt I was at a redneck wedding. Didn't take anything from this, I let this Burrito fly right on past. 2.
From one 60s album to another. Like I said in the review of the album prior to this one - "I don't get along with much 60s music". Even more so when it's middle age sounding shit like this. Where are the lutes? Sat expecting a jester to come dancing around my room begging for mercy from the king. Lyrics are nonsense. Not sure I will get the lyric "He can't dream well because of his horns" out of my nightmares for a while. Not for me, sorry.
Didn't really wow me or anything, wasn't particularly memorable. There was that 'one' song, that was it.
I don't mind a bit of Rush, but Gaddy's vocals are a bit much after a while. Musicianship is pretty good overall. Doesn't blow me away though.
Folk music isn't really for me. This has an interesting twist of indie rock that gives it some colour, but it still lacks something. I tried to find some delight buried deep beneath the surface, but the surface is thin and watery. Samey and slightly unimaginative.