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.