Never been a Zappa fan so admittedly came into this release with some negative bias. Turned out to be more listenable than expected. I'm sure it sounded weird as fuck to people in 1966. Despite it being ahead of it's time and one of Zappa's earlier tamer releases, it's still just not for me. A couple decent tracks out of the 15, but none I'd likely return to. It hit a nice stride in the middle but dropped off completely for me at the last 2 tracks. 2/5

Not super familiar with the Small Faces. This seems to be some kind of quaint English concept album, not unlike Village Green by the Kinks. There are a few heater tracks on here, scattered throughout. But it's not quite for me. I hate the storytelling voiceovers. It all comes across as dandy fopp-ish, almost like a parody of itself, despite this being released in 1968. It was an okay listen, I only skipped 2-3 tracks part way through. I'd be interested in checking out more of their catalog, albums that are more straight-up rock vs. this one's folk tinged storyline. 2.5/5

Nearly 15 yrs ago I was in an indie band. My bandmates were obsessed with this album. Apart from Sound and Vision being a total banger, I didn't really get it. But taking an uninterrupted, considered listen, I do now. The way the record changes shape from beginning to end...the synth soundscapes...the bursts of typical Bowie melodic/pop genius amidst "futuristic" instrumentals. You can hear how certain touches like gated drums, etc, paved the way for popular production approaches in the 80s. I'll return to this one when the mood strikes, no doubt. 4/5

I've been obsessed with Steely Dan for over a decade. This album slaps super hard. Not a weak track on it. Only album featuring SD as a "band" beyond Fagan and Becker. More rock tinged than jazz at this point. "Do It Again" is one of the better album openers out there. CBAT is the first SD album I heard and fell in love with, sending me down a massive rabbit hole not only when it comes to the band's own catalog, but other yacht rock/jazz rock/jazz fusion groups in general. 5/5

The only Beatles solo album that matters (sorry Ram fans). Introduced to it 15+ yrs ago. Have it in my collection. It is PERFECT, even with Phil Spector's echo-laden production. Beautiful songs, great musicianship. 5/5

Honestly...I enjoyed this album more than expected. At the end of the day it's Southern redneck blues rock. But at least it's Southern redneck blues rock done well. "Freebird" is a hell of an album closer. Could see myself putting this on again someday in the future. 3.5/5

I like punk. I like The Clash. This record is fine. 3/5

No thanks. 1/5

Nah fam. 1/5

Fun record. Great energy. Catchy songs. Long live power pop!

Seminal indie sleaze. Loved this shit when I was 20. Preferred some other bands of the genre, but respect this release. Maps is an all-timer. 3.5/5

Q Tip is chill. Always been a Tribe fan but never considered his solo material. This album is pleasant enough for a social gathering or going for a nice sunshine walk. Not sure I'd clamour back to it in a hurry, but enjoyed the listen! 3/5

Dancey, fun. Very much a product of its time. Touches of Daft Punk and Girl Talk and everything that made partying out at dance clubs in the mid 00's the best. That all said, it got a wee bit grating towards the end. Fun listen but may not come back to it over and over again. 3.5/5

Funktastic. Unpopular opinion: kinda wish title track didn't kick this one off. 4/5

More enjoyable than expected. Amazing African polyrhythms throughout.

Perfect soundtrack for committing cyber crimes during the early internet era. Also great for driving fast, staying awake, working out, doing ketamine, etc. 3/5

Strong start, including what may be one of the best opening tracks of the 70s. Then bottoms out by the 5th or 6th track. 2.5/5

Love this. It's vibey. Always been a JAMC fan, but never expanded into PS. I dig it, I'll scope out the rest of their catalog, esp Screamadelica. Kind of like a less serious version of Spiritualized with more electronic elements incorporated. 4/5

This is fun as hell. They don't make records like this anymore. Rock is basically dead, but this baby brings back some pleasant memories of a bygone era. Horn shots, four-on-the-floor blast outs, and some literal edge. Nice. This all being said, it comes across as one sonic glob to me. Not a ton of dynamics. Lots of sameness. Rockin' sameness. But still sameness. Due to the ultimate unremarkability of the record as a whole, despite being perfect to crush miller lites and shoot guns to, this album gets a 3.

2 cheesy 4 me. I can't deal with the splonky bass, gated drums and phazed guitar solos. Every song sounds the same. For some reason I thought Living Colour was a new jack swing-style group. Somehow I dislike this even more.

Just like his poppa.

I love jazz. This one was a bit dull.

Total blast of an album. It's from 1965 so the song structures (12-bar blues) and sonic asethetic is well worn, but the energy comes across big time. Proto punk, fast and loud and fun. Would revisit. 4/5

It's fine.

Nostalgia blast. Takes me right back to sitting in my dorm room, where I absolutely pirated this record off my uni's P2P network in the fall of 2002. Despite me mostly falling out of love with this brand of rock over the years, Heavy Metal Drummer is still an all-timer. Cozy production. But still a few lowlights, like the last 2 tracks which kind of drag it down. 3/5

Synthy goodness. Doesn't age terribly well but was foundational. 3/5

Why is this album considered so seminal? I love indie sleaze, it was the soundtrack to my young adulthood and many excellent adventures. But this record, despite being at the forefront of that musical aesthetic, comes off as thoroughly boring. Won't be revisiting. 1/5

This sucks. It's like some theatrical weirdo telling ghost stories around a campfire. Lame, fake spooky, pretentious, unmusical. Next!

Not my favourite Stones release. A bit too country for my taste. Still has 2 of their biggest bangers on it, though. 2/5

This album has absolutely no business being on this list or being 90 minutes long. That's 90 minutes of mostly mid tempo blues rock with lazy vocals and very little deviation from what has long been considered extremely standard and basic rock 'n' roll. It gets a 1 because even though it's "listenable", it's duller than all get out and has absolutely nothing new, fresh or interesting to offer. And it's 90 fucking minutes long! TL;DR this record is loooooong and booooooring.

It's fine. Epic is an obvious jam. A bit silly. More range than I was expecting. Solid cover of War Pigs. Some cool riffage. I respect it but won't likely be coming back to it any time soon.

Meh. This can call itself groundbreaking and seminal all it wants. It's still plodding, absent of groove, poorly performed, and structurally awkward proto post punk. Not sure I needed to listen to this before I die. Not the worst thing I've heard on this list, but far from the best or even most mediocre. That said, I dig their cover of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine". It's kinda fun. 2/5

I bet being at this show was fucking amazing. Unfortunately, listening to it just ain't. 2/5

Pleasant -- if not at times boring -- dreamy, optimistic, psych-tinged wallpaper music from OKC's best known non-country group. 3.5/5

I get it. I respect it. But I don't really wanna listen to it all the time. 2/5

Meh. I generally enjoy David Berman and love the Purple Mountains. This was fine enough to listen to but I won't be clamouring back any time soon. 2/5

I've known and enjoyed this record for years. Is it perfect, with every track being a smash? Absolutely not. It has its fair share of lowlights. But the "Bonny", "Appetite", "When Loves Breaks Down", "Goodby Lucille #1" 4-song run is virtually unbeatable. 3/5

This is some of the whitest music I've ever heard, and I'm a white guy who loves Steely Dan.