Some very good tunes. Classic Paul Simon. Basically Jimmy Buffet for literate types and college grads. Good mix of styles, from some blues to New Orleans zydeco, jazz, etc. Folks but not folk. Very "American" music.
Shambolic and druggy. Perhaps no album could better be described as "proto". You can hear the future 80's to aughts bands that would mine this album for inspiration. At times, though, it feels like you need to be as high as them to appreciate the woozy vibes. "Pale Blue Eyes" is maybe the epitome of Lou Reed's songwriting.
Not necessarily my cup of tea, but very good at what it does. The atmosphere for a live album is undeniable. The audience is electric. Johnny Cash is certainly iconic, and this or Folsom are the live peaks. For me, though, too many songs have the same train track beat. Johnny's a legend, though, and that voice is why.
A great mix of blues rock and psychedelia. This is 4 am drunk music. Great memories, and one I've had on vinyl. Some tracks lag, in my opinion, but there's no denying the vibe on tracks like "Roadhouse Blues", "I'm a Spy" and "Waiting for the Sun".
Another one I own on vinyl. And up and down affair, but Janis is undeniable. "Summertime" is the highlight, and the live atmosphere adds to the lo-fi element of it. Good, but ultimately not as good as the bands it's trying to be. Worth a listen now and then.
All-time classic. Perfect mix of covers and deep cuts. Incredible atmosphere. Truly one of the best records of the 90's. This is the record that moved them from grunge-era novelty to all-time rock stardom.
Not the most graceful album, but a fun hang. The sound is raw and visceral, though at times messy. "Lodi" and "Green River" are highlights. Overall, a solid album with a gritty, driving sound.
I love hip-hop, but this is not my cup of tea. A little too breezy and upbeat. Well produced and with solid, thoughtful lyrics. I just prefer a little more grit in my rap.
Just not a Smiths guy. I don't get it. Dont enjoy Morrisey's voice, don't connect with the emotion of the songs, and basically think they're a poor man's British REM. Quality guitar work and solid songwriting, but not for me at all.
Arena rock shlock, but maybe the best of its kind. A lot of nostalgia packed into 37 minutes. No filler, but not my kind of 70's rock.
Always a fun listen. Many bands owe their sound to this. You can really hear The Smith Westerns and other 2000's fuzz rock revivalists.
Cool, but not my jam. Reminds me of the album Damon Albarn did. Some cool grooves, but probably not something I'd reach for again when there's Fela et al.
Packs a ton into 29 minutes. Part musical, part folk rock. "Mrs. Robinson" will always, to some extent, explain the 60s. Worth a listen. And always funny to remember its cameo in "Almost Famous".
Elton John is a lot like Paul McCartney. Some absolute classics and then the "granny songs". This album is a lot like that. Coincidentally, another one I own on vinyl.
Nope, nope, and nope. Not for me. I don't understand the appeal of his voice.