Hard Again
Muddy WatersNot a blues guy but still a fun listen. The quality of the production is really what carries it for me.
Not a blues guy but still a fun listen. The quality of the production is really what carries it for me.
I've heard some of the songs before, most notably "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Beat on the Brat" (I mean, who hasn't heard them?). Haven't listened to the whole album until today. Happy that I finally got around to it. There are plenty of overlooked tracks such as "I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement" and "Havana Affair". Lots of energy, short, sweet. Does not overstay it's welcome at all. -Fav tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basment -Least fav tracks: None
It's alright, I can see why it's a classic. Its definitely something where you have to listen to all tracks in one sitting to get the most out of it. There are moments where it's brilliant but then everything else in between is a bit boring to me. That being said, there's some great musicianship here. You can tell they've put a lot of effort into it. Keith Moon especially does a great job on this. I wish I could rate albums from a scale of 1 to 10 instead 1 to 5 on this site, because then I'd give it a ~7.5 out of 10. I'll have to round it up to a 4/5. I'll be sure to check out Tommy, the movie when I come across it. Fav tracks: Pinball Wizard, Christmas Least fav tracks: Welcome, Fiddle About, most of the short tracks.
I used to love this album as an edgy teenager, I dont feel the same way anymore. The lyrical genius is undeniable, with a lot of funny and absurd bits. I get that slim shady is a character played by Marshal Mathers but there are some songs we're you can feel he's not joking (Bonnie and Clyde 97). I'm not a fan of the woman hating stuff. Fav tracks: My Name Is, Cum On Everybody, Rolemodel, Bad Meets Evil, Guilty Conscience Least fav tracks: Just Dont Give a Fuck, I'm Shady
Very goth, very industrial. Ahead of its time l. Even gives me early EBM vibes. The A-side was meh. The B-side however, was awesome. I just have an issue with how the drums were panned all the way to the left on the "Pornography", the last track. It's a serious let peeve of mine when artists do that. "Cold" should get a special shout out. I love the fat, doom-like double bass sound, the massive chords, the singing, it all works so well together. Listening to that was a highlight for me. I was going to give the album a 3/5. But after hearing that, I have to bump it up to a 4/5 Fav tracks: A Strange Day, The Figurehead, Cold Least fav tracks: Pornography
Amazing effort for a debut album at 19. I don't really understand the hate towards Amy Winehouse or this record. I thought it was pretty decent. Great production, amazing vocals. I didn't feel as if there were bad tracks. Just a few that were less great compared to others. Can't give it anything less than a 9/10. I'll be sure to pick it up if I see it in a record store. Fav tracks: In my bed, Stronger Than Me, Fuck Me Pumps, Least fav tracks: October Song
When I saw Neil Young on the cover I was expecting hard rock, not soft country ballads. I usually don't like country but this one was enjoyable. There was some guitar noodling as to be expected from Neil Young. But it didn't happen often enough for it to be annoying. Only 4 stars because its still absolutely not my kind of music. Still another record I'd add to my collection. Fav tracks: Southern Man, Till the Morning Comes, When You Dance You Can Really Love Least fav tracks: After the Gold Rush