It opens with Light Flight, and as the instruments start, I'm thinking, okay, this could be cool. Then a voice. My ears screamed, "Make it STOP!" The vocals on this album are brutally bad. Are they trying to hurt my ears? I think this might have been a Cold War project where they recorded this so MI6 or the CIA could use it to torture Soviet spies and get information out of them.
I usually adhere to the philosophy that everything made after 1990 sucks. And I am usually right, at least in my own opinion. This, however, proves the exception. It didn't suck. Once again I wish the ratings would allow for a half star. This is a 3.5 all day. It falls short of my requirement for a 4, so 3 it is. But a strong 3.
The Cure were popular when I was in college. I never got into them. This album reminded me why. It's not awful, but really just boring. It could be a cure though, a cure for insomnia.
Horseshit. 0 stars.
So, can gastrointestinal issues be used as an instrument? The sound at the start of Broken English sounds a lot like flatulence. Her voice isn't much better. I'm starting to think the author of 1001 albums just wants to see how much crap people will listen to.
There was one popular song (which isn't bad) and a whole bunch that sounded like they were trying to annoy the listener with weird sounds. I wouldn't buy this album, and I would not voluntarily listen to it ever again.
I have listened to plenty of S&G over the years. That said, this album was new to me, except for a couple of songs, and to say it was a disappointment would be an understatement. Side one is a "concept" album? The concept of putting out garbage and collecting money for it?
I have never listened to an entire jazz album before. It is good, relaxing music, with some nice grooves, too.
When an 8:48 song is the fourth longest on the album, you know the boys were jammin' Some great blues here and 23 minutes of whipping post to finish it off.
Going into this, I think I knew two Johnny Cash songs. I'd like to hear some more studio recordings as I like his voice. He seems to have fun with his music as well.
This is the first album that has come up that I own. In the MTV era, the videos for Panama and Hot for Teacher were fun. Jump holds a special place as a Cubs fan, as they used Jump in the late 80s for when the team took the field. A good album, although I think I still prefer earlier VH overall.
The second jazz album that has come up for me is. I am learning that I like the drumming and bass in jazz, but I am not crazy about horns, especially brass. They seem to overpower the rest of the music. I don't think I would want to listen to this again.
I was going to write something witty, like: It's no wonder it was chosen for a horror movie; it's horrific. But in the end, all I really want to say is: No thanks.
My ninth album since starting this. The first one to get five stars. As I rock out to this gem for the umpteenth time. There is not much to say or break down, I'm just going to listen and let my ears be happy.
Can? More like Cannot. As in I cannot listen to that shit.
It opens with Light Flight, and as the instruments start, I'm thinking, okay, this could be cool. Then a voice. My ears screamed, "Make it STOP!" The vocals on this album are brutally bad. Are they trying to hurt my ears? I think this might have been a Cold War project where they recorded this so MI6 or the CIA could use it to torture Soviet spies and get information out of them.
I usually adhere to the philosophy that everything made after 1990 sucks. And I am usually right, at least in my own opinion. This, however, proves the exception. It didn't suck. Once again I wish the ratings would allow for a half star. This is a 3.5 all day. It falls short of my requirement for a 4, so 3 it is. But a strong 3.
So, can gastrointestinal issues be used as an instrument? The sound at the start of Broken English sounds a lot like flatulence. Her voice isn't much better. I'm starting to think the author of 1001 albums just wants to see how much crap people will listen to.
There's 39 minutes of my life I'll never get back.
Not a fan.
Is he...trying to imitate Dylan? drunk? or singing with marbles in his mouth? All of the above? The only list this should be on is 1,001 albums to avoid at all costs.
More and more I am convinced the author of 1,001... wants to see how much shit we will put up with. A smattering of must have truly great albums to keep hope up. However, my hope is fading. Eight straight days with the best rating a 3, and only one of those. Giving this a 1 star seems generous.
Noise is not music. Can we give negative stars?
I get why this is on the list, and why people like it. Not really my cup of tea, but it doesn't make me want to "change the station" The first song sounds a lot like a TV commercial.
Barf.
Almost....There is some cool instrumentation here, and some good drumming. But the singing is terrible. A somewhat generous 2.
Carcass and Mirage keep this from getting one star. If we had decimals it would be a 1.6, so a very generous 2.
On the plus side, its the first album I've gotten all week that hasn't had me apologizing to my ears for putting them through an awful album. On the plus side, I still owe my ears some much better stuff. 3.00000001
Somebody shoot me.
I was hopeful this would be good, I'd settle for okay. I got neither. It just isn't very good at all. another 2
"Elvis didn't die, he just went home."-Agent K, MIB. When Elvis came out I'm sure some thought his music was from another planet. The tunes are catchy, and I don't hate it. But I wouldn't run out and buy it either. 2.5 rounded up to 3, in respect for the king.
I own one Fleetwood Mac album. This is not it. Sometimes bands get criticized for always sounding the same. Sometimes they get criticized for sounding too different. This would be the latter. Outside of Sara, nothing feels like Rumors. That's too bad. 2.5 rounded to 3.
Ear poison.
Great band. Not their best album. 3
Sunshine is a wonderful sentiment and a nice song. Superstition is fantastic. Stevie lets it rip, and it makes my ears happy. The rest of the album, however, is pretty meh. One more good track and this would get a 4, but alas, even with the 6/5 Superstition, a 3 is all it is.
That sucked.
Nope. Too many weird sounds interrupting what might be a nice groove.
None for me, thanks
Another one to toss in the trash.
My ears would like to file a lawsuit for subjecting them to this crap
On the bright side, it's not a 1. I have had enough of those lately. It's also not a 4 or 5. Is it a 2? Is it a 3? Mostly it's just there. It doesn't suck, but I wouldn't pay money for it. Feeling generous today 2.5 rounded up. Yawn.
A famous album that is well-loved. I just can't get into it. I don't hate it, but I wouldn't buy it. 3
Another album on the wrong list. It should be on 1001 albums to avoid at all costs. Utter garbage. 1 star is generous.
Nope.
It has been 30 days since I've had an album worthy of anything over a 3. Who would break the streak? Who woulda thunk it? The Who! 4.
Pleasant enough. Not something I'd buy, but I don't hate it. I would have liked it more if Linda's vocals had been more prominent.
Why? Why is this crap on the list? Someone test the author of 1001 for utter stupidity. Or that he was working on two lists and got them confused, the second being 1001 albums to avoid at all costs. Because this, like far too many others fits that list much better.
Fun time party band gets serious. It doesn't work for me. If you are a fun time party band, be yourself. Plenty of others lamenting about the world, and quite frankly, plenty of others do it better. 2
I have heard this many times as I own a copy. I like it, but I don't get excited to listen to it, and while I have heard it often, it's been a while since I put it on. And I noticed, I don't have anything from this album on my Spotify playlist. I like it. I don't love it. It's as 3.5 as it gets. I'll ruminate on whether that results in a 3 or a 4 in the morning. It just doesn't quite meet my criteria for a 4. 3 it is.
Terrible. Awful. Garbage.
Every once in a while, one of their popular songs is a guilty pleasure. But I can only take the B52s in small doses. And what isn't popular is just plain weird. An entire album is just too much weirdness at once. 2.
I like the music. The voice, not so much. Would be interesting to hear another artist cover some of these, I think there is potential if someone with a good voice would sing them. (Or maybe just a voice I like) 2.
NO.
I knew who Carole King was. I have heard some of the songs. Never listened to the full album before. She is an excellent song writer. This is hard to rate, because it is very good, but not really my thing. It doesn't meet my criteria for a 4, but a 3 feels like I am short changing her talent. So I will break my normal scoring system, and bump this up to a 4.
ELO, a band I like, but don't love. Some really fun songs on here. While listening with my headphones on, I took a peak at some of the reviews. Some complained that all the songs sounded alike. Maybe, except "jungle" which, to me felt out of place. Or I just didn't like it. This album is a 3 all day. Except for one thing. Mr. Blue Sky is on it. Mr. Blue Sky is a plus one all on its own. So 4 it is!
Meh.
Seriously? This is on the list? WTF! 1,001 albums that are pure garbage. The author of the book must be doing some kind of psychological experiment to see how much crap we will put up with.
I don't get it, the arrangement makes no sense. Just a bunch of instruments doing their own thing. Not enjoyable.
? If you are going to give me Beck, put Jeff in front of it. Otherwise, no thanks.
The Cure were popular when I was in college. I never got into them. This album reminded me why. It's not awful, but really just boring. It could be a cure though, a cure for insomnia.
Great, the music that goes with people ordering half caf triple pump caramel whatever. Thanks, but no thanks. 2
Why?
Ugh. Ear poision.
Three hits on this album that I like. They are fun, and I might even give the volume a nudge up when they come on. The rest of the album left me saying, So? So what? Sounds that annoyed my ears. It's like they're from a totally different artist. Took an easy 4 down to a 3.
What a voice, sense of humor, and interaction with the audience. Pure talent. Not 100 percent my cup of tea, but I still enjoyed it.
Record label: Billy, how about a "best of" Billy:: Here Label: These are all new Billy: Give it a few years. Label: Holy Schnit! Damn this is good. 5.
And another one that should be on 1,001 albums to avoid at all costs. What garbage.
It's fun, I knew most of the songs. But, would I seek it out? Would I intentionally play it? Probably not. 3
I'll keep it pithy. This is great. 5.
Good voices, I get why people like it. Not really my thing. Can't ding em though. 3.
I own this....on cassette. Yes, I am old. This album would flirt with 5, but Mother is so bad, it disqualifies it from such an honor. In fact, Mother is so bad, I considered bringing it down to a 3. But in the era of digital music, I can skip it easy enough and pretend it doesn't exist. So 4 it is.
There is a fair amount of David Bowie that I like. Unfortunately, not much of it is on this album. 2.
Hmmm. Dreamer is good. Bloody well right is good—some interesting stuff, and some really dull stuff. I don't love it, I wouldn't buy it. I wouldn't turn it off or change the station. So a 3 it is.
I can't carry a tune or play an instrument, and yet I feel like I could have done a better cover of satisfaction. That was painful. In general too quirky for my taste, and this album doesn't even have whip it, which at least the video made me laugh. 2.
My ears do not like her voice. 2
An icon, I don't hate it, I don't love it. It's as 3 as it gets.
If you close your eyes, you can envision yourself in a 50s club listening to this, booze flowing in a smokey room as the band plays and Fats sings. Although I don't think it would be too memorable, or something you would tell everyone they should do it too. 3.
C'est nul, zéro étoile serait généreux
why do you hate my ears?
Jimi. 'nuff said.
Yuck
These talentless knuckleheads owe my ears an apology.
?? no thanks
Horseshit. 0 stars.
I can dig it. But in small doses. 2.7875 rounded to 3.
This is the second Talking Heads album that has been presented on this list, and I must say, it is two too many, so it gets a two. I have discovered I really don't care for them. A somewhat generous 2.
Legends. Pioneers. They inspired many others, and respect is given for what they accomplished. At this point in my life, a bit too harsh for my taste. A bit too dark. Do I hate it? No. Would I seek it out to listen to? No. RIP Ozzy. 3.
You have got to be kidding me? 1 because I can't give it the zero it deserves.
This is a strange one for me, I own this on CD. Usually if I buy it, it is because I know I really like it, and it should be a 4 at a minimum. However, while I could compile a list of Neil Young songs that would be a 4, or more, this album comes up well short. 2.5 rounded up.
Critically acclaimed. Much loved. So, it's me, not you, I just don't care for it, or her. Sorry. 2
88 albums in, and this is the 34th one star piece of crap that I did NOT need to listen to ever. 1. And that is generous.
Even in 1977 without the benefit of the internet and social media, you could over hype a mediocre (at best) band and get it to sell a crap ton of records. But lets be honest, this sucks. 2.
Come on. This stuff is NOT something anyone needs to listen to
I don't dislike it. I don't love it. It's okay. About as 3 starts as you can get.
These are the types of albums that are hard to rate. Karen had a lovely voice, and there is a lot of talent there. But for me, this is just way too sappy. I don't want to listen to it. I really can't even muster a 3, so 2 it is.
As I listen to this, I am still deciding on what I will rate it, but whatever it is, it will get a bump, for no other reason than the David Grohl and Taylor Hawkins inducted Rush into the RnR HoF. Okay, I'm done. I wanted to like it more than I did. 2.5 bumped to 3.
Club "music" sucks donkey farts. This is one stinky donkey. 0 starts if I could.
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Hmmm. Just a gigolo. I've heard it from David Lee Roth. Jump, Jive, and then you Wail, I've heard it, from the Brian Seltzer Orch. This is fun in many areas. Not sure how often I'd listen to it, but I gotta give it's props. 3.33.
It's there. It's not making me scream turn it off. It's not making me want to turn it up. I don't think I'd seek it out. Nothing goes to the playlist. 2.5, rounded to 3.
Utter frigin' crap