Good for background music on a Sunday morning.
Musically tight, a little repetitive in the rhythm from song to song.
Not a folk music fan but lyrically, I can appreciate Neil Young. In its time, I can see this being an important album. His voice is like Tom Waits, it’s either off putting from the beginning and you tap out or you come to appreciate the emotion that drives it.
Best opening/closing songs on an album in their catalog. Bluesy, roots rock. Sounds like it was recorded in a Mississippi dive bar. Can feel the smoky room. An outstanding recording front to back; top 5 Stones album. Great groove through the entire album. Sympathy is one of the best songs recorded…ever
For its time, I’m sure it was a breath for fresh air. The New York indie rock scene of the early 2000’s was a throwback to the ‘70’s vibe. Upon further review, it’s kind of eh. Great guitars, good lyrics but a mish mash of production taking what is supposed to be a raw sound and just turns it muddy. If this is what I cut my teeth on as a teen, I’m sure my outlook would change, but it’s just not my thing.
First foray into Bill Evans. The recording is crisp from the pluck of the bass string to the clinking of ice in a glass, the sound is exquisite. The trio start out hand in hand then all go their own direction, within earshot of each other then come back to the same road to close each number. Really interesting album. Will dig a little further into his catalog.
A real late 60’s vibe without the extraneous production fluff. Layers of folk, country, orchestral pieces, a slight Latin flair in spots and jazz all coming together to make a great listen the deeper into the album you go. Vocals remind me of Seal from the late 90’s; effortless resonance in the voice and very smooth. A true surprise from an artist I have never heard of.
Technically, this is seamless. Everything is crisp if not a little over-produced. The world knows “Limelight” but the structure of the songs are interesting. Everyone has their own spotlight in each song but Peart kind of steals the show on drums. Not my usual cup of tea but was surprised how musically creative they are. Took me a little while to get used to Lee’s voice which at times gets buried in the mix. Not great but not awful. Somewhere in the middle. A callback to the 80’s.
Classic soul record. Smooth, smooth, smooth. This is a summer album to be played at dusk. Super chill into an awesome funk roll. A great snapshot of the 70’s. Set to repeat
Outstanding production and his flow is amazing but…lyrically repetitive and the skits between songs just don’t work for me. Too much violence in the lyrics over and over and over again. I see how it’s groundbreaking but just not my thing.
Very spacey and more than a little grimy. Reminds me of the first albums by NIN and Foo Fighters, all self-made by the artist and what their true vision was at that time. Just when I thought it was going to be the same tempo/groove throughout the album, it changed up. Musically very interesting and bridges the 70’s hard rock with the 90’s/aughts production. Would be a great late night road trip listen.
Nope…got halfway through and that was enough. Decent beats but didn’t connect at all.
Classic 80’s goth. “This Corrosion” is an absolute classic. The rest pretty much is a big pile of ok. One and done with the exception of one song but puts you in a mood.
Classic ‘70’s album layered with various sounds and themes. Jazz influence is obvious but smooth throughout. Slick production with not a hint of rawness
‘70’s glam. Same family as early KISS and the New York Dolls but way down this family tree. Sounds like a bar band & not too inspiring. Have heard the same sound done much better. If you want wrestling schtick, see Los Straightjackets.
Post-punk classic & awesome debut. Sets the tone for his early career with enough different styles to investigate.
Like a soundtrack to a crazy dream. The tempos change from song to song and sometimes within the same song. Handful of dreamy synths to frantic drums. Very moody album. Really solid.
A little too dreamy for me. Essences of Bjork rise over the beats. In its day, this would have been the antidote for BritPop rock. Led the trip-hop movement but this is not an album to be played during daylight. A true 2 AM record.
Dark doesn’t begin to cover it as it’s essentially Ian Curtis’ eulogy. Raw and a little sloppy, not the polished product New Order became but there are glimpses of what they were to become. “A Means to an End” could be an early NIN song. This is considered part of the holy grail for alternative fans as you get a little bit of everything.
Not feeling it. Kind of folksy, kind of synthy, a little too all over the place.
From raucous to dreamy and downright beautiful songs, the replay value is endless. This album takes you on an emotional trip from track to track. Musically, it’s tough to top. Goes from structured and veers into improved tangents. Yorke’s vocals takes a minute to get used to, swinging from pained to somewhat hopeful. “Karma Police” “Subterranean” are the most well known tracks but the stand out is “Let Down”; just a beautifully crafted song that musically is gorgeous. When the singularity comes, this should be the soundtrack for our robot overlords.
Couple of really good tracks, I like the jazz influence hip hop used to have. Kind of monotone rapping of the lyrics, not much energy. Good album, not great.
Couple of really good tracks, I like the jazz influence hip hop used to have. Kind of monotone rapping of the lyrics, not much energy. Good album, not great.
Couple of really good tracks, I like the jazz influence hip hop used to have. Kind of monotone rapping of the lyrics, not much energy. Good album, not great.
Missed it with me. I can appreciate this type of country but it’s a little too simplistic for me. Musically it’s ok, but lyrically did not reson
Really unexpected. Kind of a spacey Simon & Garfunkel vibe. May be a touch over produced but incredibly pleasant to listen to.
Super clean production and lots going on. They set the bar for harmonizing and are untouchable. The mix of a variety of instruments with the vocals, and the blending of both seamlessly makes this a great listen.
Classic album. Not a huge folk fan outside of Dylan. By nature, notes can be repetitive and depending on how much he has to say, can be a bit droning. Very accessible and the tones musically and lyrically are solid.
Has Bowie’s fingerprints all over this and that’s not a bad thing. 70’s glam rock personified. Great album and time capsule for this era. Musicianship that seems to be forgotten & replaced by machines. Wonderful sound and lyrically deep…as deep as glam gets.
Droning and a bit dull. Can see the framework for today’s EDM and influential for the new wave genre. Not awful but need a little more variety
Early 80’s new wave and throwing everything against the wall. Drum machines and synths meet horns and samples. Curious flow to the record but not in a bad way. Kind of leaves a road map for those that came after. Like experimenting with this and that only to have another artist clean it up and make it theirs.
I get it…lyrically it’s deep but not a big folksy person. The more upbeat songs are pleasant but nothing I would go out of my way to listen to. It’s the basis for every coffee house genre. A little goes a long way
Easy listening. 2nd Dave Brubeck to review.
