My view on this album mostly aligns with my musical taste, which I think tells me how to review it as a whole. Stills is a talented musician and makes great music, but he doesn't elevate the sum of its parts in a way that CSNY rarely fell short of.

Vibes

My favorite Dylan album. Both of its time, but something that resonates throughout American history. I love the strong blues backbone but each track gives a different flavor.

I love the phone calls and random conversation samples. Easy listening album, no songs I really dislike and a couple of bangers towards the end (Real, Compton, also Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe) probably 3.5/5

Britpop isn't really my cup of tea, but I do love the tone and themes of album. Even if I probably won't listen to many of these songs again, I appreciate its significance and its probably one of my favorites of a genre I don't like.

My favorite Dylan album. Both of its time, but something that resonates throughout American history. I love the strong blues backbone but each track gives a different flavor.

I don't know if I'll ever add any of the songs to a mix, but I will definitely return to listen to the album as a whole. Was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it

Eh. I like David Bowie, not a huge fan, but the album didn't do a ton for me

I enjoy a narrative album, but overall, this album gets a decent rating carried by some bangers (moonage, Starman) and then a lot of stuff that's fine. I appreciate that this was Bowie's breakthrough and what really launched him into the weird side, but outside the historical context, this album is more decent than great in my eyes.

God damn. While this was the only studio album that Notorious saw released, it might be the only thing bigger than the B.I.G. himself. The man spits bars better than a Snickers conveyor belt. While the album is often dark and dangerous, there is a range of emotions, including joy and humor. There's authenticity in what he's saying (something severely lacking in lots of later rap lyrics), and it might give the most honest representation of being a drug dealer in the 80's and 90's. He makes you feel what he felt, experience his life, which can be difficult as a white dude from rural Pennsylvania. There's so many great references and samples in here (lots of rap history here), this is truly one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Not a punk fan, but the arctic monkeys have a unique style and add a slightly different flavor to each of their quick romps. Strong vibes. I don't know if I'll listen to many of these tracks again, but I enjoyed the listen.

The artist is as somber as he is talented. I love the light folk guitar mixed with more traditional orchestral instruments. I wish this man had not been so depressed. He could have made more incredible music. His music stylings fit his own sad story, an unappreciated poet in his time that ended life far too early.

experimental album, not really my cup of tea

1. Banger 2. Keep your foot on the motherfucking pedal baby. That long screech followed by that nifty lick *chef's kiss* Also, the bombast of the drums in this album so far is peak 3. slow it down, haunting duet vocals, mandolins aplenty, and we're talking LOTR; I feel like I've been transported to Middle Earth, stop I can only get so erect 4. Are you kidding me?? What?? This? This ... masterpiece? The slow build from the ethereal to the hot and heavy? Mama Mia, we got a spicy meatball here. 5. how about a little jaunt to take the edge off. And god damn, those drums 6. Driven by the rollicking main lick, I think its underrated 7. A little reprieve before the big finale; still has some edge though 8. that harmonica haunts my dreams and nightmares. Truly one of the greatest rock n roll albums of all time 0/5

Fleetwood Mac has always been a bit of a blindspot, but they put out some real yacht-rock, road trip jams mixed in with some real hard hitting bangers (The Chain, Gold Dust Woman). I need to listen to more

Definitely synergized with my morning coffee to power me through the morning. Maybe I lack a refined ear, but the problem with thrash metal is all the songs feel like the same speed and tone, so they start to blend together. I enjoy the style to an extent, but another that I probably won't return to.

Listening to this after Cuban Linx is some whiplash. They are lacking a bit in the lyrics department, but they make a good beat and have fun. It's as if as if an ivy league a capella group formed a rap group that could make a half decent beat.

The best hippy drum circle's signature album (complimentary); starts strong then kind of peters out but great nonetheless

Forget corn flakes, have this for breakfast to start your day with some *crunch*. ZZ Top adapted to survive into the 80's, and while I can frown at the lack of authenticity using loops, drum machines, and synthesizers, it's hard to argue with the end result. Don't think too much about it, just enjoy the boogie, blues, and electric sex machines. Those sheepskin guitars will haunt me (in a good way) forever

Kick snare to knock your damn head off. Not really a music period that I enjoy, but two absolute classics carry this album.

I just don't get the value of this music. I, a man of unbelievably limited musical talent, feel like I could cobble an album similar to this in like 6 months. This is the aspartame of music.

It's not my cup of tea, but they seem talented.

As the title track states, this is a party. Damn, I wish I had been invited to party with Prince, but I guess I was -10 in 1982

Just a classic Stones album, a party with dark/seedy undertones, a spine of good ole fashioned rock n roll with the draperies of other styles thrown in (gospel, country, etc.). It's the good local dive bar of music.

Punk - schmunk, Television is the best garage/indie/alternative rock band of all time and this is their best album, featuring more hooks than a coat rack and a lovely interweave of the two guitarists. mastapiece *mwah*

In a genre that is not my cup of tea, it alternates between surprisingly enjoyable (to me) and irritating (the majority);

Clearly a talented vocalist, but also kind of annoying and overdone; I initially wanted to rate it higher, but replaying some of the songs reinforced all the worst vibes (overemotional, whiny at times, dude clearly singing every line with his eyes closed)

God Bono is fucking annoying and he's not that talented (not every note needs to held to orgasm moan threshold). I don't know what's more unbelievable: that these assholes thought it was so important to listen to their crap music that they forced it onto every iPod, or that they were at one point the most popular "rock'n'roll" band on earth (humanity is fucked). At least two members didn't give themselves dipshit nicknames, I hope no more of their albums are on this list, but I know I won't get so lucky. Rant aside, this album has a couple of decent tracks, and the otherwise is ... completely unremarkable

I can't think of a more appropriate title for the album. Zach is a lyrical master and Morello rips.

I appreciate the cinematic style and the influence this album had on future albums, but from a listening perspective, it's a couple of bangers and then mostly not my cup of tea

Love the creepy goth vibes, an authentically miserable album. Glad Robert Smith didn't use the Cure for depression.

An album that alternates between party and real shit. But it's funky goodness all throughout.

What a death march. It is a somber album, but that sax keeps it Bowie-dacious. So very different from his early work, but I really like it.

These are terrible, inconsistent soundscapes with slam poetry vocals sprinkled in. I stopped listening and had to come back because it was such a frustrating and tedious experience. Hard pass.

A strange album, that goes from background elevator to poppy jazz. There are some decent tracks, but it mostly doesn't move me much.

Weird witchy vibes. Not irritating but not something I want to listen to either

Jack White's talent shines through a diverse set with plenty of crunch. I really enjoyed coming back to this album

A blend of groovy jazz, folk, blue, and rock. Neat

I enjoyed it in parts, but too often it faded to the background. It was nice working music though

There's more variety than I expected for a modern pop album and I think Adele is a talented vocalist at least (although she could cut her note-wavering by like 50%). But it's still a modern pop album (read=shit)

Simple, complex, the music seems to flow rather than have composition, but there's not a single honk, hat tap, or key strike out of place

I always thought the Talking Heads were kind of irritating, but I really liked this album. Positive & poppy, there's some other influences in here. The rhythm provides a reliably steady foundation, allowing everything else to dance around a bit.

A couple of monster hits and the finest bayou muddy rock in between. mastapeece

Out of left field, I enjoyed this modern opera. I don't know that many songs stood out in particular, but the flow through different genres was well done and I think I'll come to appreciate this album more when I come back to it

I understand why this is such a tremendous musical achievement, but it just didn't click all the way for me. RIP Brian Wilson

I think Neil Young gives Bob Dylan real run for his money for best American musician/poet. His lyrics are less creative, but I think are truer to the American experience (especially since they are dumbed down) and he's definitely a more talented musician. damn

God damn, this album is two plates heavy. Sure, plenty of blues and some soft tones mixed in, but god damn

It's good, but if this is peak Rush, I get why I don't listen to them very often

I liked this album, but I think it's because it feels like a grunge album for people who don't like grunge.

I like a couple of songs on here, but it just doesn't amount to much for me and blends in with a lot of alternative/pop that's out now (it's probably more of a 2.5)

While the white nationalist nostalgia for the 50's is mostly terrifying, Fats Domino still bangs.

Usually not a pop rock fan, I really liked a few songs on this album, and the rest was fine, not irritating. I really liked the variety of instruments and seasoning of other styles. Solid

Strong 60's rock backbone with some of trippy, experimentation mixed in, this album goes by in a breeze, and really captures the desire for escape in the late 60s. No one will mistake this for Rubber Soul, but the Byrds (Version 1.0) ended on a strong note. 3.5

While I respect what Zappa accomplished and the lyrics are fun and message poignant, from a pure listening perspective, it's pretty rough. I like Zappa a lot, and a lot of his other parody, satirical songs have a lot of musical talent in them, but this feels more like a bunch of musicians fucking around in the studio and laughing at hippies, which while fair, doesn't make for a good audio experience.

What a blindingly talented musician. He can inject such genuine emotion into his music; he knows when to blast with his vocals and horns and when to keep it soft and simple. Any one can see this is a fantastic album

Get it on, the quintessential fuck song, puts the album at a 3 by itself (plus have a sequel that's message is "keep fuckin'", pure genius). But I really should say making love, because although the topic is base, Marvin's sultry, emotional voice caresses the topic and the musical composition is such vulvety perfection.

Doomy-gloomy but ultimately didn't leave much of a mark. Only on the third playthrough did it really start to leave an impression. The lead sounds like the Boss really straining for extra emotion. (probably a 2.5)

It starts really strong, stalls out in the middle, and then finishes on a stronger note. Al Green's vocal style is unique, but also sometimes a little grating.

This was a staple of road trips with my family for some reason that I have no regrets about because the music is phenomenal (also all the fucked up stuff went over my head). And the story is incredible.

My view on this album mostly aligns with my musical taste, which I think tells me how to review it as a whole. Stills is a talented musician and makes great music, but he doesn't elevate the sum of its parts in a way that CSNY rarely fell short of.

Otis is uber talented, but it's hard for me to rate an album full of covers too high, especially when I like the originals better

It is understandably overshadowed by the his subsequent album, this is when we really start to see MJ's signature style appear and there's a lot of range here too

I don't know what I disliked more, looking at the album cover or listening to the actual music. At least it was quick. Ultimately, Costello tries to blend a bunch of different rock styles and wrap it in faux punk anger/angst which matches his fake blended image.

I love the phone skits. Some songs are a little long for my taste, but there are some jams in here. Probably a 3.5

It's jaunty and upbeat, but I don't like ska. Surprised this came out all the way back in 79 though

The hits on this song are top-notch, but the in-between are much better and much more diverse stylistically than I expected for an 80's pop rock band. Happily surprised

Modern American classic, epitomizes the vibe of the American west. 3.5

You know what makes for good listening, going from a coherent song to just having all the musicians play over each other for 15 minutes. I am grateful their music careers are largely dead.

The true Ace of Bass. 4.5

I had per-conceived notions coming in that were largely correct, but there is more variety here than I expected. It was fine background music to me catching up on work

I was blown away. The hits were obvious, but there's a lot of deeper cuts here that are jams too. After a 2nd listen, this bumped from a 4 --> 5, (maybe a 4.5 in the end)

I'm sure Dizzee's style gives voice to many people's experiences and emotions, but all I fucking hear are nails on a chalkboard laid over repeatedly punched-in-the-head stupid fucking blast beats. My mental image association with this album listening experience was watching the dollar store aftermarket parts of a 2001 Honda Civic R being shaken free from the body by the incessant booming of a sub worth more than the rest of the build put together.

RIP to a king. You're classic heavy metal with some surprise changeups (Changes, Laguna Sunrise) that highlights their collective talent.

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Message in a Bottle - no notes; raises the floor of this album, otherwise it's mediocre except for Copeland masterfully mashing the skins and cymbals

A 3.5. This is chock full of classics (RIP Mariano Rivera), and decent range for a heavy metal album. Although it doesn't do a lot for me, this album oozes pure Metallica sound

I like this era, and experimental stuff, but all this spaghetti on my tympanic membrane is starting to stink.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-XXbYb5hx0 ^this skit, except it's jazz and funk, but equally as tasty

Solid hard rock, would be otherwise indistinct if not for a little Cooper flair and some added horns and theatrical bits.

I mean, it's fun, but not really my cup of tequila. The pianist is quite good

This goes harder than I expected.

This is a tough grade, I was really torn between 2 and 3. The best Oasis hits are here (Wonderwall and Champagne Suprenova are underrated), but the filler is rough, just a lot of noise.

Joni steps a little out of her comfort zone and shows a real spark. Damn, she's a talented vocalist.

Cry on my shoulder is a bop So is Real Man & Love Letter I think I might like Bonnie Raitt

Vibes

My favorite Dylan album. Both of its time, but something that resonates throughout American history. I love the strong blues backbone but each track gives a different flavor.

More of a 2.5, but I stand by that the Doors are the most overrated band of this era. Nothing on here is bad (and Riders on the Storm is awesome), but it doesn't stand out at all compared to contemporary bands.

What strange ride, but it was fun (for the most part) and funky. I don't know how often I'll come back in whole, but it'll be fun when a song or two mixes in

I was taken aback at how much I liked this album. There's a lot of variety here, but while the instruments and styles differ, the quality maintains. He may have left the band, but this album marks the genesis of a special solo career.

As much as I shit on the Doors, this feels like a real album rather than just a distillation of generic late 60's hippy rock. There's actually variety in the types of music. It's a decent listen, probably a 3.5 (but I'll dock them .5 cause they're the damn Doors)

A dark horse for one of the great American music albums. Probably a 4.5, but who cares

This album is fine, and very British in its baroque-pop style. But as someone who really likes the Kinks, I get why this album sold poorly. Waterloo Sunset redeems what is a lot of meh

At least Nick Drake was a talented sad boy musician. Probably a 1.5, but I penalize this album as it apparently paved the way for other trash like Ed Sheeran and James Blunt (at least "You're Beautiful" is objectively funny)

the most distilled Aerosmith album. The first two tracks are killer, the rest of the album is more fine than good. But it lives up to its namesake probably a 3.75, but I'll give it a bump since lord knows they did plenty

If you could distill the transition of rock n roll from blues to the more psychedelic era to follow, you'd get this album. I don't think it's the CREAM of the crop, but it's damned good

Fun album filled to the brim with bops. Catchy punk vibes, with good emotional range

Smooth, almost understated but technically impressive guitar in a mix of West African and more traditional blues influences. Good, easy listening

This is the more annoying electronic whiny stuff I have come to associate with Radiohead. There is some neat experimental stuff here (lullabies, shanties, etc.), but it's also depressing and grating at times. Credit I suppose for melding child-like fantasy and the political era, and also seeing the future rise of fascism, if unintentionally. I'll give it a 3, but it's really more of a 2.5

This album stands in contrast to a lot of similar works in the genre in that it isn't one note, there's a lot of variety in tone and emotion here that compliment Amy Winehouse's incredible pipes. RIP RIP. Also, shout out to Mark Ronson, that man can produce music.

Sultry vocals tried to entice me, but ultimately, the smouldering tones failed to light a fire in me.

Starting off with a UFO skit using guitar feedback is pure genius; then you get to the actual songs. I can't be unbiased, Hendrix is my favorite guitarist of all time, so this was always going to be a 5. Probably the most diverse Experience album in terms of style and story telling. There's existential ballads about space and life, Romeo & Juliet dramas, and songs about hot ladies. And Hendrix just tearing ass on guitar throughout; it's not just fingers-on-fire solos, he lays out these wonderful progressions of weird chords. What a King. P.S. I don't care what MDDK says, this version of Little Wing is far superior to Stevie Ray Vaughan's (who is also a king)

It's a good background listen, but all the songs kind of blend together, except for kiss me on my neck, which was really annoying and I had to skip halfway through. The instrumentation is great, but it falters a bit in the back half of the album

I don't know what's happening but it's fun. 2.5 stars

As someone who hates this type of music, I didn't hate it! Although she does some yodeling, the emotion she injects feels mostly genuine. And the backing instrumentals feel well-composed, not just background for her vocals.

There is a lot of layer of instrumentation and vocals for each song, but they weave together well rather than as an overwhelming wall of sound. And got damn is there some incredible stanky funk guitar

This is basically a softer Boards of Canada. It's nice to fall asleep to or mellow out with after tripping balls, but I don't know if it merits much air time beyond that.

It's a pretty good example of a modern jazz album, but I don't know that it really stands out as an all timer

This is a Brit cosplaying as Bruce Springsteen, and like the British, it's kind of charming, but ultimately falls well short of the original. More of a 2.5 but I'm feeling harsh