I'm generally quite fond of RHCP, but I'm not gonna lie, this album just doesn't do it for me overall. I think it's one of the albums is trying way too hard to be 'of its time'. There are a few highlights, such as Under the Bridge, they simply do not make up for the repetitiveness of the sound. By the second half, I was kinda waiting for it to be over. Suffice it to say, I will continue listening to my favourites off of this album but I don't think I'll give the whole another go.
I mean, this is just a classic, isn't it? I may be suffering from personal bias here just a little bit, but I think anyone who was learning to play guitar as a teen will be somewhat nostalgic about this album and I'm no exception. This is still my go-to album when I'm feeling down, when I'm feeling strong, or literally anything else on the spectrum of emotions. When someone says the words 'rock music', this is the first album I think of and it entails so many of their best pieces. Call me basic but I'll always keep coming back to this one.
I feel like I need a music bro to mansplain Hendrix to me because I don't really get the hype and I don't think this is the album that'll do it for me. I can appreciate the skill and the artistry and the overall vibe really gets me into that mindset where I can picture myself driving down an American highway in the sixties, probably high on something. But that's just it - it's more background music to me and I guess I'm the type of person who needs music to engage me, make me actively listen.
I've never listened through an entire The Smiths album before, so this was a first for me. Gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually liked the overall vibe of this album. There's something melancholy yet whimsical about these tracks, as well as some iconic lyrics. My favourite one was probably I Won't Share You, it's such a lovely song, something about it just hit the spot for me. Would definitely listen again.
This was another first for me, as I'd never listened to anything by the LCD Soundsystem prior to this album, but I've been hearing about this artist for years. Initially, I wasn't too sure this was going to be up my alley, however, I found myself warming up to the sound by track 3 (North American Scum), which was definitely a pleasant surprise. As a longtime The 1975 fan, I was also surprised by All My Friends and the similarities to the opening track on BFIAFL, as well as lyrical similarities to their track Sex. Even though I this isn't the type of music I can see myself listening to on a regular basis, I will definitely be revisiting some of these tracks.
Another one on my list of firsts. This was a beautiful listening experience, perfect for sitting outside in the sun on a spring day. Drake's soft vocals really enhance the experience and blend in beautifully with the mellow, folk instrumentals. None of the tracks were really memorable to me sound-wise, but looking at this album as a unit, as a whole, I could see myself returning to it for the particular vibe it offers.
This is one of my absolute favourites and I never get tired of listening to it. It has such a classic sound. I know people love to hate on it, but for a debut, I think it's more than solid. Overall, I think it's got a very cohesive sound, true to the tradition of its time and you can't really go wrong with that, can you?
Having grown up on Green Day, I found I was really able to appreciate the sound of this album. Though I'd never heard of Dead Kennedys before, I could immediately recognise certain similarities and patterns from Green Day's music, which I later confirmed with a bit of googling. Who would have thought! While this album is a bit more hardcore than what I'd usually go for, I still liked the overall sound and the style of Dead Kennedys.
I don't care what anyone says, this album is lovely. I saw quite a few people complaining about the main vocalist's voice, but I guess they've never listened to something like Pavement (or, if I'm being bold, even The Smiths and maybe The B-52's). Actually, the most off-putting thing about the album is its cover, but that's beside the point. I liked the first two tracks the most, I think they're really solid. The rest of the album wasn't too memorable, but I still really liked the overall style of the music and some of the lyrics (like in No Peace For The Wicked) were really relatable. All in all, nice a record.
Sort of undecided about this album. It sounds like something I’d like, a bit of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a bit of Tom Petty, but there’s something about it that doesn’t quite convince me. It’s just a bit lackluster, if I’m being honest. I did vibe with it to an extent and I don’t think it’s a bad album, but just for my personal preference I have to rate it lower.
Never particularly understood the whole Damon Albarn brand of alt music, be it Blur or Gorillaz. This was a difficult listen and I didn't actually manage to make it through the album. It's definitely not what I would consider good music, but that's just my personal preference. I can appreciate Gorillaz for their cultural impact and all, just don't make me listen to them again.
Can't say I really get the hype around Genesis after listening to this. It's not a sound I'd usually lean towards, I wasn't particularly entertained while listening to this, only one or two songs sort of stuck out to me. This is kind of like background movie music to me, but I don't know... maybe I just haven't gained appreciation for prog-rock yet. That said, I didn't hate it, I was just bored.
One thing about me is that I'm always partial to a little early-Coldplay album. I feel like they had such a unique essence back then. There are some great tracks on this one, some of them have been on my favourites playlists for years. Is The Scientist one of the most overplayed songs ever? Sure. Is it still one of the most beautiful sad songs ever? Absolutely. If you've never experienced the kind of feeling that would make you relate to this song, I'm honestly jealous.
There are a few tracks on this album that I don't consider the strongest, but having never listened through this album in its entirety before, there were quite a few positive surprises as well, such as Green Eyes and the title track.
Please, don't make me listen to rap again. There's nothing wrong with it, I see its value as an art form. But I just cannot seem to find the appreciation for it as a listener. That said, the rap songs I have actively listened to in the past and enjoyed were all Kendrick's, so I do really like him as an artist. I just... yeah. This was not the album for me.
From what I know of Clapton, I don't think this is his best work, or at least I'm not expecting it to be. Assuming that there will be other albums of his on this list. Which I'm looking forward to. Overall, I found this album lovely to listen to, it does have the kind of sound I can really get on board with. The Hand Jive song really took me by surprise, I gotta say! I think the first track was my favourite one, though.
Oh, this was lovely! I didn't expect it to love the sound so much and I'll definitely be checking out more of XTC's discography. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it through the whole album due to lack of time, but having listened through the first half, I really enjoyed the whimsy of the overall tone. My favourite song from the ones I managed to get through was Ballet For A Rainy Day!
I quite literally screamed when I refreshed my page and this album popped up. This is easily a top 5 album of all time for me. There are certain songs that you'll always remember exactly where you were and how you felt when you heard them for the first time. That for me was Lover, You Should've Come Over. And to reinvent a song for a whole new generation to a point where your version is more famous than the original? Buckley truly was a genius. This is a no-skips album in my opinion and I still listen through it at least once a month. It's just magic. Both lyrically and melodically, Buckley had this innate ability to be so inventive, and this album is also further proof how skilled he was as a guitarist. I can only imagine the kind of career he would have had if he were still alive.
Please, don't give me any more rap. I can respect it but I can't appreciate it. I suffered my way through this nevertheless.
I did not like this. Recognised that one song from 10 Things I Hate About You, which is one of my favourite films of all time, but other than that, I don't think I find this particular type of 90s electronica enjoyable. Will not be listening again.
This was amazing. What a classic sound! Obviously, Get It On is a banger we all know and love, but I found the rest of this album just as enjoyable. You can really hear Bolan's influences and also how he made them his own. This is the perfect album for anyone with an appreciation for that classic rock vibe.
I made it through about 5 songs on this one, was surprised to find I knew one. Turns out I enjoy the 21st hip-hop a little bit more than rap, this was at least listenable compared to the rap albums I've encountered so far. Will try to finish this one at the earliest opportunity.
This was a solid album. As a RHCP fan, I could definitely hear the influences, I wasn't impressed by any particular song, but the overall vibe was great.
Don't think I could ever rate a rock and roll record lower than three. Considering this was my first time listening to Sonic Youth, I'd say I had a positive experience and would definitely come back to more of their music. But, boy, was this album long...
I've actually heard a few songs off of this album, so my expectations were high. Considering it's Creedence Clearwater Revival, I should have known they'd absolutely be met. This is definitely one of my favourite bands of all time. They're one of those artists that just managed to encapsulate the spirit of the time so well, but also left such a mark in the history of music that they influenced generations of artists to come. Loved this album and I can see myself listening over and over and over again whenever I feel like I need to experience that specific feeling of nostalgia.
Surprisingly enjoyable. Apparently, I like Blur better than Gorillaz. But always minus one point for not being Oasis :)
It's interesting, I kind of expected to really enjoy this when I saw it was country, because I'm generally quite fond of the genre. But, I don't know, I guess the Dolly Parton-like country/folk doesn't really click with me. I didn't have a problem listening through the whole thing, it just didn't strike me as anything special and was pretty forgettable. I love Harris's tone and colour of voice, though.
I'm gonna be honest, I've never listened through a full Pink Floyd album before, I hadn't really considered myself a fan, past the one or two songs I knew. However, having sat through this whole thing now... it was one of those albums I wish I could experience again for the first time. I definitely see why it's considered one of the most influential albums of all time. Besides the songs I already knew, Us and Them was probably my favourite, that one felt like a religious experience.
This was fun. I've heard one track by this band before, but I didn't actually know their name. I never would have guessed this is a 2007 album, the sound is very 70s-coded, and the whole album works really well as a unit. It's definitely something that's up my alley and I will be returning to more of 10cc's discography.
Wow, I was actually blown away by this album. As a casual Taylor Swift enjoyer, I was, of course, familiar with Aaron Dessner's work on her albums, but I've never actually given The National a go before. Did not expect to enjoy it this much. In fact, I'm going in for a second listen as I'm writing this. I think the sound on this is beautiful, though admittedly, I am partial to a bit of indie, so I definitely don't see the hate in the reviews for this album being justified. During the first listen, my favourite track was England. Second listen: Little Faith, Bloodbuzz Ohio.
I don't know why, but I really cannot get behind Talking Heads. Generally, I'm a huge fan of 70s and 80s music, regardless of the genre, but there's just something about their particular style that doesn't draw me in. I'm glad I listened to this album to broaden my horizons, though, as I'm well aware how well-loved and influential they are to this day.
This album was such a vibe, it really transports you back into the late 60s era. If I had to use one word to describe it, I'd probably say 'quintessential'. The compositions are just beautiful and, I mean... California Dreamin'? Need I say more?I'm generally not a huge fan of the 60s sound, but any album with California Dreamin' is an automatic high score for me. Some may call it overplayed or even overrated, but imagine writing a song so iconic it's known and used by generations after.
I'm usually all for country rock, but I found this a little bit boring. None of the songs really stuck out to me or made me want to listen again. I did appreciate the overall sound, though.
This album represents such an iconic moment in music history - and with good reason. I can still remember the first time I heard The Man Who Sold the World. I hadn't known it's not actually a Nirvana song (could have fooled me, since it's such an iconic cover, I'm no longer able to listen to the original). I also hadn't known Nirvana's music beyond Smells Like Teen Spirit. But something changed my brain chemistry that day and opened me up to grunge and alternative rock of the 90s. And I never looked back. It's still one of my top favourite genres, if not my favourite. So, in many ways I owe a lot to this album and to this iconic performance by Nirvana, which is reflected in my rating of this album.
I adore this album. It's part of my personal (and probably a lot of other people's) Radiohead holy trinity, though I think it often gets overlooked in favour of Kid A and OK Computer. I love Fake Plastic Trees as much as the next person, I think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I also love High and Dry. The only reason this album is not five stars for me is because I do prefer the lyricism on some of their other albums, but I do still very much like the arrangements on this one.
To my ears, this is kind of like a Radiohead meets Oasis album, but if both of them were trying to be boring. That said, I would maybe consider returning to this album if I was going for that specific 90s vibe and needed some background music.
I'm generally quite partial to a bit of metal, but I simply can't consider this album more than an OK listen. I've listened to my fair share of heavy metal throughout my life and I didn't find this album pulling me in like some others have. I am, however, well aware of this album's influence and standing, and I can definitely see it as well-deserved after listening to the whole thing.
Generally, I wouldn't be able to tell what good soul/R&B is if I had it blasted in my ears, so I'm no authority to judge this album and my grade is in no way a reflection of the quality of it. I must say though, this was so fun and whimsical to listen to and vibe along to. So despite it being a genre I don't normally reach for, the overall experience of listening to it was quite enjoyable!
This was beautiful to listen to. The tone of Callahan's voice, the guitars, the lyricism. I don't know what it is but his music feels very nostalgic to me. I can see myself listening to something like this while stuck inside on a rainy day, even if it's not a genre I usually gravitate towards.
On one hand, I love how this album caters to a variety of sounds an tastes. However, I felt that some aspects were slightly stronger than the others. I definitely preferred the folk/bluegrass tracks, I felt that they stood out more and sounded more refined, whereas the rock tracks were mostly forgettable.
Turns out I don't enjoy 60's hippie pop as much as thought I would. I mean, I'm not a huge 60's music fan as it is, though I am partial to some Beatles occasionally. In that case, I'd rather just go listen to that. Also, is it just me or are the drums on this album way too loud?
Some very enjoyable psychedelic rock. I do not, however, possess the attention span for albums of this length.
Not gonna lie, this album is not what I expected out of the 90's? Overall, I didn't hate the experience of listening to this album, but I also didn't love it. And I'm just thinking that might be worse than really loving or hating it. It's a little too blues-y for my taste, though interestingly, the bluesiest track on this record is the one I actually enjoyed most (because at least it knew what it was doing).
Okay, so I may have judged Blur a bit too harshly in my Gorillaz review, because I did actually enjoy this album quite a bit. I don't see myself returning to it on a regular basis, but there are quite a few bangers on here that I've now added to my playlists. Still prefer Oasis, though.
Not sure how to feel about this album... or Sonic Youth for that matter, since this was my first impression of them. The sound of the album was slightly too discordant for my taste, there were no songs that really grabbed my attention or made me want to listen to more of their music. It's like the further into the album I got, the more it just sounded like... random sounds to me. I've heard people talk favourably about Sonic Youth before, so maybe I just need to go listen to a different album of theirs.
Personally, I’m not a huge fan of soul, but I found this album really fun and whimsical to listen to. Put this on while walking around town or doing your daily chores and it’ll have you feeling like you’re the main character in a movie.
When it comes to The Rolling Stones, I'm usually very particular about what I like, and so far I've not found an album of theirs that really draws me in in its entirety. Same goes for this album. I found certain songs enjoyable, but overall, I was just bored. I'm giving this a fairly low score because I know there are better albums by them out there, and I know that ultimately, this isn't going to be one I remember when looking back.
This was my first time listening to Elvis Costello. While I appreciated the variety of sound on this album, I found the vocals really hard to listen to, which is why I wasn't able to make it all the way through the album. Bonus points for beautiful compositions though.
This was an interesting listening experience. I thought it was really cohesive sonically, it's got that kind of mellow rock sound that's perfect for a long drive on a summer evening. At the same time it felt unlike anything I've heard before (maybe Of Monsters and Men come the closest from the music I usually listen to), I found it easy to get invested in. I especially liked the rhythm section on most songs. I'm ashamed to admit I'd never heard of The xx before, but I do see myself returning to this album.
