It’s good. It’s not great. But….That voice is amazing. By far the best song here is Me & Bobby McGee. Janis could have gone this route country wise. It’s a shame. The album starts of strong, but these are not that different from her earlier stuff. That said, it’s still 4 stars for her voice and the three standout songs.

Pleasant enough. Meandering. Instrumentals ok. Not really my thing but I get it

Strong album, and a solid album. But 4 of the songs really stand out and there are a few mediocre tracks, keeping this one at the four star level. ZZ has a sound of their own and it’s pretty great.

80’s production sounds and stuck in its time. Not very modern. That said, Tina Turner has a phenomenal singing voice, elevating mediocre material. Highlights. The hit What’s love got to do with it. Private dancer, the Mark Knopfler written song, Better be good to me. When the material is good, it’s good. When it’s mediocre, it lands a bit flat. Highly overrated. 3 stars. Would give it 2.5 if I could.

It’s a classic. Pretty much perfect start to finish. Not much I need to add

It’s 1977. That’s important. But this is not punk. It has punk ethos. But these guys are impressive and talented instrumentalists. This is a very influential album. The twin guitar work influenced Wilco, a lot. But how are the songs? They are decent. It’s not my favorite. It’s also tough to get past Tom Verlaines vocals. That said, the music is very good. The guitars are great. So I’m torn. I am not gonna play this one for fun. It’s an album critics loved. I’m going with three stars because they are great players. Docked a star for average vocals and non memorable songs. Highlights are See no evil and Marquee Moon

Using Zeppelin samples and guitar licks, the Beastie boys first official album is carefully crafted and catchy. They would take sampling to another level with Paul’s Boutique, their next album which sold a lot less, but is considered a classic and also is the precursor to sample copyright laws.

I don’t care how influential a band is. This is awful. Kick in the eye 2 is the only decent song otherwise this would be a zero for me. Hated it.

I know this album so well. Classic and fantastic.

This was an eye opener. Wow. This is a fantastic album. Lots of soul, organic funky beats and original hip hop. Man I’m impressed. Easy 5 stars. This is why I am listening to 1001 albums, otherwise I would never have heard this.

Intense album. Super angry. Melodic here and there. Very creative. Important question though. Will I put this back on again for a relisten? The album is melodic in fits and starts. Tracks 2-6 are surprisingly melodic. While 1 and 7 could use a melody or two. This is not easy listening music. Of course we get track 8 which is catchy after the monotony of track 7. All told, Fiona Apple has her own sound, and she’s very talented. I enjoyed this. But I can’t see me listening to this ever for fun. 3.8 stars

It’s good. You can hear a Kate Bush influence in places. A bit much of the Antiniff touch, but it stands up on its own. Needed a few listens to like this one. 3.75 stars.

I enjoyed it. Some solid songs. But not essential by any means.

Pretty good. Have not heard this before. A bit derivative but worth a listen.