Fun rock-pop in the distinctive Beatles style. Wouldn't seek this out on my own, but I appreciate the appeal for what it is.
Jangly rock-pop that is clearly a product of its time. Not my bag, but fine for a listen. Standout track: "People Take Pictures of Each Other"
The guitar solos steal the show on this one. Standout track: "Peace of Mind"
It's undeniable that this was a groundbreaking, massively influential album. And it's hard not to be pulled in by Little Richard's energy and bombastic delivery. But to my modern ears, most of the tracks on this album sound the same. Standout track: "Tutti Frutti"
Peak hip hop! Standout tracks: "It's Tricky", " You Be Illin'"
The standout song on this is "My Back Pages"--a Bob Dylan cover. The original tunes, while surely innovative for their time, do nothing for me. I did appreciate the variety in the tracks, so each song was distinct, but overall this album did not capture me.
What is this album? Is it even listenable? Standout tracks: None.
Standout track: California Cotton Fields
Surprisingly listenable for a live album--this recording captured JLL's frantic energy in a way that was fun and engaging. I enjoyed listening to this way more than I expected to, even if I'd probably never seek it out again. Standout track: Money
Really liked the harder side of Queen on display on this album. Would definitely return to this album for further listening. Standout tracks: Father To Son, White Queen (As It Began)
They really like that one synth patch, don't they? Listenable britpop that evokes the late 90s. Standout Tracks: Weeping Willow, This Time, and of course Bittersweet Symphony
I was skeptical of this one at first, in spite of the interesting time signatures in the lead track. But by the time it got to Lyke-Wake Dirge, it drew me in. I enjoyed the mixture of folk, medieval, and psychedelic rock, and the tight vocal harmonies. Rounded up from 3.5. Standout tracks: Once I Had a Sweetheart, Hunting Song, House Carpenter, The Cuckoo
Probably would have enjoyed this more if I paid closer attention to the lyrics, but overall I found this album to be sonically grating. Standout track: The Mercy Beat
Thoroughly enjoyed this collection of glitchy, sensual tunes. Adding this one to my master playlist. Standout tracks: Pendulum, Kicks
This was a decent album, clearly a product of its time. While it was listenable, I struggle to understand how it rates as essential listening. Standout track: It Takes More
The sleazy blues-rock sound is not my bag, but it's hard to deny the draw of these iconic rockers. While Mick's swagger is fun, the real star for me was Keith Richards's guitar solos. Standout track: Sister Morphine