I listened to this with no knowledge of the album's history, and really didn't enjoy it. Felt like I was listening to a kid's album. Read the back story afterwards. While I can now appreciate the significance for Beach Boys fans, I still didn't enjoy it.
Mixed feelings about this album. I enjoyed the energy in some of the songs - they were great to listen to while working. Other songs I liked less, and when you're listening to a genre defined by repetition, a disliked song gets annoying even faster.
Living in the blurred lines of folk-country-rock, this album was innocuous and mostly unremarkable. Nice lyricism though, and the opening track was a good start.
I would listen to this again.
Still a great album. I own this.
Still found the standout to be Layla.
Hated this less than I expected. First track and the later instrumental track were the only standouts. Couldn't get past the singers nasal, whiny tones.
I would listen to this again.
Not a fan. I've heard The Weight before, but it was a cover by Travis. I prefer that to the original.
High school memories. Crazy to hear Frozen and Power of Goodbye again. Madonna's voice is great with this style of music. However- would the album have gotten much attention if if hadn't been Madonna?
I enjoyed this. Hadn't heard of them before - interesting that they're from North Ireland.
Started out strong, but I didn't enjoy most of it.
Listening to this was a lengthy undertaking! But it was fun!
Not a genre I usually listen to. I think I'd have to be in the right mood. Slightly creepy.
A classic, especially the title track.
Too discordant for my taste. Hard to believe this is from the 80s - ahead of its time.
Thank you Internet Archive; this wasn't on Spotify. I didn't realize I knew the second song. This sounded like a bridge between the Beatles and Guster. A fun listen.
Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins sound identical to me. I can't stand either of them. This solo Peter Gabriel album did not change my opinion.
Tried to listen, but did not finish.
I did not like this at all. Boring and nothing unique.
Not memorable for me. OK, not bad.
I liked this more than I expected to. It definitely defines a mood. If there were half stars, I'd rate 3.5.
Not a genre I enjoy. Some of the songs were fun, despite the subjects.
This was awesome. Great rock album.
I liked the live show format. I was completely unfamiliar with the artist before this.
Hard to decide between a 3 and a 4. I liked the music and instrumentation. I didn't like his voice or the lyrics.
I liked this. Some really nice songwriting.
I appreciate her lyricism, but stylistically it reminds me of the muzak I used to have to listen to at work.
All over the place stylistically. A few of the songs were fun, but there was some abysmal muzak sprinkled in alongside wannabe rap. No idea why this is on the list.
Some weird bonus tracks, but I mostly enjoyed this.
Discordant hodgepodge. Seemed like the sort of thing someone would listen to and claim they were edgy and informed. French mess.
Nope
Front end loaded with the best songs. Back half was boring, really repetitive. All about disco.
I listened to this with no knowledge of the album's history, and really didn't enjoy it. Felt like I was listening to a kid's album. Read the back story afterwards. While I can now appreciate the significance for Beach Boys fans, I still didn't enjoy it.
Angry girl rock! I'm still amazed at how many of these songs were radio hits. It was such a big deal at the time. Still fun to listen to.
From a historical perspective, it's cool that there's a live recording. However, I still can't separate the person from the music. Ick.
I liked this except for Turn Blue
This has not aged well. 80s throwback.
I really enjoyed this. Felt I was listening to Irish music and DMB at times.
Moody and melodic. I liked it.
Good reggae album.
Taking me back to my retail days, stuck listening to Rikki Don't Lose that Number. This is not a good thing.
Ah, we have a cultural difference here. This charted well in the UK, but not stateside. It's bombastic, lecherous and honestly pretty silly. Some lovely pop moments, but not enough to overcome the silliness.
Liked this more than I expected. Solid classic rock album.
Timeless. Sounds like it could have been made in any number of decades,
Really like this. Fuse of Britpop and garage rock.
Couldn't deal with the repetitive circumstances noises.
Early 80s music, did not enjoy.
Liked the last few songs best.
Didn't like the random sampling of other bands - CCR, Zeppelin, etc. However, I'd forgotten how many hits they had on this album. The more original songs are still fun to listen to.
Hard to decide on 3 or 4. I liked a lot of this, but some of the lyrics were too cutesy or country.
I liked the rock-tinged songs best. However, the whispers voice gets grating after a while. If only 3.5 stars existed.
Not really my style, but I liked the title track
The King.
While this is not one of my favorite Radiohead albums, it still has some great songs.
Features some great classics. Quieter songs aren't as good but show potential.
A decent rock album ruined by Neil Young's frail, whiny voice.
A few standouts including the first track and I Shot the Sherriff.
Not a big Elton John fan. I either really like or really dislike his songs. There were a few good ones mingled with the classics, but many songs haven't aged well.
Liked the energy of the first several songs. Second half of the album wasn't as good.
Like listening to the Black Keys in French. Would definitely listen to more by them.
Great album for summer. I can see how this could have influenced other artists (thinking Vampire Weekend). Strong opening and closing songs.
Early grunge. Some of the songs stuck with me initially, but still too abrasive. Fits the genre definition.
Not a genre I normally listen to, but I appreciate the creativity and growth here from Beyonce's earlier music.
First few songs are catchy, but the dance pop got old fast for me
So dated and ridiculous. 1980s fluff.
This resonated with me more than I expected it to. I found the anti-war messaging moving and unfortunately timely.
Will this album always be doomed to comparison due to the Beatles association? Regardless, I just didn't enjoy it much.
Brothers, Sisters, the only redeeming factor about this album is its brief 22-minute run time.
Creative - what else can I say? 3 stars.
Third Cure album I've listened to on this list, but easily my favorite so far.
Second album I've listened to by them on this list. First track is classic, rest were innocuous.
Good blues album
This is such a strong debut, especially the opening tracks.
It's hard for me to understand if this has historical significance. I lost patience around the time of back-to-back bug songs.
Such a mixed bag. Best of times, worst of times. I read up on this album on Wikipedia after listening to it. The modern format doesn't suit the album. Originally this would have had side A and B on a record, which would have given it a coherent theme. As it is, it's a thematic jumble with some fantastic songs and some that really don't work.
The harmonies are amazing.
Bittersweet Symphony is still amazing. Many of the other tracks have held up well.
Sleazy 80s-90s rock. I'm familiar with the hits but really couldn't enjoy this album knowing Steven Tyler's gross history.
There were some really lovely melodies, but I didn't enjoy the vocals.
What a strong album so late in his career!
First song is too on the nose. Actually liked the last two songs on the album best.
Mixed feelings about this album. I enjoyed the energy in some of the songs - they were great to listen to while working. Other songs I liked less, and when you're listening to a genre defined by repetition, a disliked song gets annoying even faster.
Started out good (Astral Plane was a standout), but got more boring as the album continued. More like talking than singing.
I never want to listen to Tame again - made me feel stressed out listening to the breathing. Really enjoyed the rest of it, though - some of my favorite songs.
Loved this album. Can't believe I'd never listened to it before.
Good Irish rock blend
The entire rating is due to her amazing voice, because the songs themselves - covers - are unimpressive.
This was unexpected and interesting. I loved the theatricality of it, and some of the quieter songs were beautiful. I can see how it would not be to everyone's taste, however. I listened to this on YouTube.
It can't be a coincidence that this album popped up for me this week of all weeks. How, then, do I rate I with Ozzy's death fresh in my mind? Am I giving it a higher rating than I would have a week ago? Hard to say. I enjoyed the album.
I know this type of music is repetitive, but it was repetitive in all the wrong ways.
Lots of energy. A fun listen.
Living in the blurred lines of folk-country-rock, this album was innocuous and mostly unremarkable. Nice lyricism though, and the opening track was a good start.
The album cover is doll-like and creepy.
I feel like this album warrants an automatic 4 stars just for the presence of the song American Pie. Then the question is - how does the rest of the album hold up? The good: the song Vincent is also amazing. Babylon is beautiful and distinctive. I love the clarity of McLean's voice. The not-so-good: the rest of the songs don't really stand out, and sound like they're recycling elements of his better songs.
Deserves the accolades. An enjoyable listen and incredibly influential on future artists.
This exemplifies the stereotype of the crying drunk country song. The first song is particularly maudlin.
As sleazy as Aerosmith but with none of the fun. Under the Bridge is a great song. The rest are hard to listen to, knowing that the lead singer likes underage girls.
Linkin Park, articulating millennial angst. Haven't heard this album in decades. Thoughts hearing it now: the first half or so of the album is stronger than the second. Also, Chester Bennington's vocals were incredible, and kept the angsty lyrics from being too over-the-top. He sang like he meant it (and he probably did).
They have amazing harmonies, but I can't stand Neil Young.
I listened to the Bowie mix. Not sure how to rate, knowing there's another version.
First off - I don't think this album is going to age well. Second - I don't think Arcade Fire as a band aged well. That being said, I think they made this album at the top of their game. All of the elements just come together. Thematically, this hit me hard when it came out, and listening to it again today, it still does. This is probably going to appeal most to Gen X and Millennials as we've watched the decay of tangible things in our life. A few standouts: Regine Chassagne in "Sprawl II" is fantastic. Also, the title track has stuck with me unprompted over the years, and continues to be the soundtrack in my head whenever I'm driving the kids to school or running errands.
I've heard some of Wilco's other albums, but somehow missed this one. It was great!
Years ago, I started working for a department store that was on the verge of being bought out by a competitor. The store played bad covers of music like this. Thinking back, I'm not surprised they were getting bought out. These are not bad songs, but hearing Corcovado again takes me back to the outdated attempts at sophistication at that store.