Not my cup of tea! I thought it was gritty and interesting, but the second half of the album didn't interest me as much as the first. I can now say I know who sings the "woohoo!" song!
very great production!!!!! my ears were happy
Energetic, vibrant and funky. Ethan & i found it a bit repetitive :( Not my cup of tea entirely but I loved the vibe! Attending one of these shows live would be so fun.
Not my cup of tea! I thought it was gritty and interesting, but the second half of the album didn't interest me as much as the first. I can now say I know who sings the "woohoo!" song!
I thoroughly enjoyed my listen. It was perfectly chill and exciting, I loved how full of love this album felt. I really liked getting to hear his little deep vocal/raspy thing he did on some songs -- I am not super familiar with Stevie and I'm wondering if this was a staple of his! I would listen again, no doubt.
The opener was fantastic, it perfectly guided you into the universe of the album.This album unfortunately wasn't exciting to me.
I loved this album! I think this is the first jam band album I've listened to in full. Their flow and ability to create beautiful music on the fly was incredible. I loved the moments where it was just the instruments, they spoke for themselves. I didn't even find myself missing the lyrics! I wish I could have seen this performance live.
This was suprisingly nostalgic! I never listened to the full album, just the popular songs. I thoroughly enjoyed this album, it felt so well done and clean to listen to. Although I didn't listen to the lyrics, I appreciate the storytelling aspect behind it! Using creativity and art to voice what you believe in is beautiful.
They lost me in the second half a little bit, I felt like a little hobbit haha. I enjoyed the first two songs the most, they had such a great groove and the fiddle was such a star!
I really enjoyed about half of the tracks! I loved how silly and unserious parts of it felt and appreciated seeing their creativity throughout. I loved the weird instrumentation, I think my favorite was Ana or The Happening!
This was the weirdest thing to listen to but I kinda liked it a little? There were several points where I felt the drama of the story, in part because of things like the orchestra or his vocals. Ethan told me about the story behind the album, which makes the album cover make a little more sense. I don't think I would listen to this again, but I admired the creativity behind it.
This is the second David Bowie album I have listened to in full and I LOVED it! I was surprised by how much I liked the second half. I had no idea that Sound & Vision was on this album. I really liked What in the World, the synthy and electronic elements throughout tickled my ear perfectly.
Not my type of music anymore, although the sound feels so nostalgic. I liked the fun instrumentation with using a cool piano, a fun synth or a good guitar riff. What I couldn't get behind was the lyrcisim and the loudness of it all. It is not my style so it was hard to enjoy. Looking at this objectively, I think it is a solid 3/5. I can admire the production and the relvance of this album when it came out, but I don't think it stands strong.
Meh.
this was truly a creative album! I loved the drama behind every song, even if I didn’t likethe song. There were a lot of little details, like unique instruments or weird sounds, and that made it an interesting listen. I think it also reflects the thought that went into the song creation as well! My favorites were the first two tracks, and generation landslide.
Listening to two Alice Cooper albums back to back made for an interesting comparison! Million Dollar Baby felt camp/theatrical, whereas School's Out feels like a typical rock album. I enjoyed the songs that felt jazzy and let the instruments shine. My favorites were blue turk and public animal #9.
Never in my life have I listened to the Offspring before! I was blown away by the energy this album brought. I loved how they led you into the world of "Smash" with the title track and followed it with the energy you may or may not have been expecting. Treating an album like an experience is what I like to see, and how it should be. I couldn't help but move while listening to this album, bobbing my head back and forth and all. The first two songs capture (what I assume) is the band's strongsuit, delivering a lively performance. I loved the surf-y vibe in Come Out and Play. I enjoyed the drums + guitar on this album the most :)
An incredible classic with so much influence in the world of r&b. Even though I am not a music officianado, I have seen firsthand how many artists have incorporated some aspect of this album into their music. Legends like Kanye, J. Cole, and The Doors all paid homage to this album. I loved the harp in "Superstar", the piano laced throughout and enjoyed the guitar in "To Zion"! Listening to this album for the first time in a while gave me some rose colored lenses I think. While there are only three songs I would add to a playlist, I can appreciate the story behind the album. Some of the songs felt really similar, but it felt excusable because of the substance in the lyrics.
Ethan has loved this album for as long as I can remember. Every time I hear "Suzanne," I think of him. Like the rest of the album, this song embodies a beautifully sad feeling. It is full of love but a touch of somberness, almost like the feeling you get when you remember you will never get a moment again, or a sort of nostalgia. That feeling is evoked for me time and time again throughout the album. It is the combination of humble instrumentation, his soft voice, beautiful lyrics, and fluttery backing vocals. Although I am not a fan of folk/spoken word adjacent music, I really appreciate this album. My favorite track was "So Long, Marianne".
It is always interesting to hear an older album reference a year that has already happened for us, but is so far in the future at the time of the album. The opening track dreams of partying in 1999/2000, what were their expectations of those years? This is the first Prince album I have ever listened to. The first track made me want to tease my hair, wear bright colors, and wear a pair of huge earrings. Many of the tracks carried this same groove. While the songs were fun and playful, much of this album felt gimmicky to me. Between the synths and voice effects, mixed with the songwriting, I felt it was all made to catch my attention, which it did, but it did not stick with me. This album was made to make people dance, and I am sure it was revolutionary at the time, but it did not feel super interesting to listen to, especially on my second go-around. It was long, some songs dragged, and I felt like everything blended. The first two tracks were my favorites, I would not listen to this album again though :(
My First Elton John album ever! I enjoyed tracks 1, 3, 4, and 5 the most. His use of orchestral instruments is my favorite thing, I think. I admire a less traditional (if you can even say that) approach to pop. There are beautiful elements and details in a lot of the songs, specifically thinking of the little organ in Razor Face or the strings in Indian Sunset. I feel like I got a little lost in the second half, something was missing for me and I can't put my finger on what. Regardless, Elton John is an iconic name, and I can start to see why. There is grandeur behind his songs, AND he seems to be a big personality with great fashion taste. That is going to breed a powerful celebrity!