Impressive debut, hits multiple genres, which is a pro and con, probably too long. 3.5/5 if possible but will round up to 4.
I'd give this one star but it had Clint Eastwood. 1.5/5. Rounding up to 2.
Very good. Dont think it's the best LZ album. Favourite song is a cover/rearrangement (Babe I'm Gonna Leave You). 4/5.
Classic. 4/5. Starts so strong with 3 iconic songs but peters out.
Think I would need to listen to this 5 more times before it clicks and I absorb the lyrics. Initial reaction is it's solid but not something I would seek out. 3/5.
Not the typical political brit punk I've heard before. Seems less 'serious' and hits various styles. I don't hate it but I don't love it either. I can see what it's one of the 1001. 2/5.
This deserves more than one listen and it is something I would happily come back to. Stylistically I really like this. Got early Arcade Fire and Death Cab for Cutie vibes at times. 4/5.
One of the greatest rap albums of all time and solidified Eminem as the most popular and talented rapper in the world at the time. Don't think he ever hit these heights again but rode the wave a long time. It's an iconic album. 4.5/5. Rounding up to 5.
I admire some of the jazzy/funky elements but dear god this music has the edge of a butter knife. The lyrics are wet trash. I heard pieces of Duran Duran, Robert Smith on one occasion, and a sprinkle of Nile Rodgers on guitar. Generic British New Wave with some decent instrumentals. 2/5.
Drivin' is horrendous every time it hits the chorus. I wanted that to end as quickly as possible. Music just doesn't click with me, found getting through this album a slog. 2/5.
Interesting and pretty unique album. Probably won't revisit, I don't hate it, just not my cup of tea. 2.5/5. Rounding up to 3.
Big band, 1950s sheen, very enjoyable and easy listen. Probably not his best album of all time but I can't imagine rating any Sinatra album less than 4. 4/5.
Solid album, Tighten Up, Howlin for You and These Days being the stand outs. 3/5.
Mick Hucknall has a great voice here. Get some Phil Collins vibes at times, maybe they were influenced by Genesis(?) Definitely an 80s album, wasn't a slog to get through by any means. A solid first album but two of the better songs aren't originals. 3/5.
Album art completely threw me. This is exactly the type of surprise I was looking for from the generator. I had never heard of Quicksilver Messenger Service and glad I now have. Great record. Shocked to learn it was live. Could be seen as self-indulgent jam session though. 3.5/5. Adjusting up to a 4.
Initial thoughts: ugh a live album from someone I don't know. 3 songs in I check the wiki: "It was the best-selling album of 1976, selling over 8 million copies in the US and becoming one of the best-selling live albums to date" How? Baby, I Love Your Way is the only song I recognise because of a later cover version and Do You Feel Like We Do made a Simpsons reference from "Homerpalooza" finally makes sense. It certainly didn't stand the test of time. 1.5/5. Raising to 2.
If you are a musician or really like jazz this will probably be a god tier 5. I know very little about jazz, but generally like what I've heard/seen. I know nothing about avant-garde jazz but I know the name John Coltrane. This kinda washed over me and I listened to some more familiar jazz after and confirmed I don't like/appreciate this style of jazz. It's not bad. Prefer to watch Jazz live. 2/5.
The Weight is a classic. Having looked into the history I can see why this is an important album and I like how it sounds but it doesn't stand out to me, maybe it did at the time. 3/5
Feels like I need a PhD in Musicology to appreciate this. I enjoyed it but wouldn't seek it out again. 3/5.
Some catchy riffs, Walk being the standout. Never really clicked with Pantera when I first got into metal. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.
Another album I never would have come across previously. Lots of imperfections but I can see why it's on the list. Some riffs sound like they were inspired from a Hendrix record but this could also be a White Stripes demo...just a few decades ahead. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.
Can You Get To That is etched in my brain as an all time great funk song. First two tracks are strong but the rest of the album sounds like they overindulged in LSD and it went downhill from there. 2.5/5. Raising to a 3.
Strong start with "Ricky Don't Lose That Number". Nothing stood out after. Won't revisit, I don't hate it, just doesn't float my boat. 2.5/5 raising to 3.
Great voice. Not the kind of music that moves me though. 3/5.