Glad I listened. However, seemed to be jazzed up versions of previous hits.
This was long a staple at our house. Perfect rainy weather album to get some things done. Also makes a great driving record.
What a highschool throwback for me. Listening today I had a reminder of each song as a new discovery.
I feel like I should appreciate this album more than I have. Seems like I have heard better covers of these same songs elsewhere. The Long Black Veil cover seemed to be more to be of bar band cover that something more from this group.
Here is a good case that being trapped to the whole number rating gives me pains. For personal impact, this is totally a 5. Relistening in today's context this is really a 4.
I still have fond memories of listening to this upon my "cool" cousin's statement that he "was really into the early REM catalog", when Automatic for the people came out.
Great album. I remember being introduced to this by a roommate with the phrase "you never heard the Stone Roses Rose..."
Was not ready for this one. Listening, I feel like I had just taken 3 shots of Fireball, and desperately needed a palate cleanser. Intellectually, I see where they are going with this album, but I am just not cool enough to appreciate.
Ah Steely Dan. XM Radio Channel 27 - The Bridge. Mellow Classic Rock.
Listening I need to put on my full dad outfit; cargo shorts, white socks, white new balances, local sports team cap, and go mow the lawn.
This was a nice change of pace. Made good background music to read through papers.
Actually got to do two laps on this one. Not hitting as strongly as it did when I first heard it. That may be to the Kayne influence not aging well, or the fact that John Mayer was involved, just not getting the same feels as I did as a younger man.
I remember being disappointed with this one when it first came out. There are a couple of highlights, but as an album it does not hold a candle to Funeral.
Been talking about summer camp experiences this past week. This hit just right in timing. I am fairly sure we sang most of these at camp including "illegal smile" (episcopal church camp).
While the song writing is classic, I cannot give 5 stars for production.
I feel like this is one of those albums that is always at the top of the list of "greatest". Hard to fault, but there are a few fillers that keep it from 5 stars.
The AI bots must be listening to honor Brian Wilson. This is an album I would not put on on a whim. However, each time I do, I am amazed with the production and themes. Classic.
What a perfect Friday album. As soon as "Immigrant song" hit, I was ready to gas up the car, pack the cooler, and hit the road. This is the perfect road trip album. Well done.
I would not put this as my top Radiohead Album, but this sure is a good one. I remember arguing with my friends how much I should give when this first came out. I gave $10, btw.
Not cool enough for this one. I kept looking down and realizing this is still going. Felt like 8 different versions of the same song. Nonetheless, you got to give their drummer some.
Just could not get through this one. Seemed like an abrasive cartoon.
Solid blues album, but very much middle of the road in my tastes.
Enjoyed this one. Don't think I will do any repeat listenings, but it serves its time and place. The Christmas duet was an interesting one.
Sitting in Montreal listening to this album. Almost got chill bumps. Incredible album that holds up today. This was one of grad school anthems, and nicely captures the frustration/successes web of that experience.
Feel like I should appreciated this one more than I did. The hits were there, but the filler just did not land with me.
I had heard a lot these in ether in summer of 1999. Unfortunately, never had been a Peppers fan. I see the appeal, but not for me. Meh.
Got all the classics. Feel a bit short of being a top album.
Fond memories of this album. However, did not realize the number of fillers. Still worth of the list.
When I first put this on, I thought I was listening to a Flight of the Conchords parody of bad 80s soft-rock. Don't think I will be revisiting this one anytime soon.
Really had high hopes for this album. Was hoping for much more.
Had a bunch of editing to do. This matched my mood perfectly. Always had listened to Ladysmith on the perimeter, but never a deep dive. Had great appreciation for this album, but probably will not revisit anytime soon.
Well this one came out of left field. Never heard this one, and likely will not hear again. Good to listen through though. Sadly, I would have really dug an all instrumental version of this album. There was some really interesting sequencer stuff happening.
Turn it up! This is one of those albums just sounds better turned up. Sadly, it was not until now, was I able to listen to this album through high quality speakers (in comparison to my high school Nissan Sentra's speakers). Had a renewed appreciation for the musicianship and mix. Funky baselines, precision drums, and picking that has been attempted to be replicated at Guitar Centers across the country. Classic. Would be on my short list desert island records.
My roommates were not as pleased. "Daddy that music is too loud. You are being inappropriate." Haters going to hate.
Well done generator. Always knew of Sabbath, but never did any intentional listening. Reading the Apple summary of the album, I was surprised/not surprised by the shear amount of...em, nose candy, being used in its creation. Despite being being very much in an altered state, the sound is tight and reasonably well put together. I think this would have been better as a 6 song ep to be 5 star worthy.
Love me some godfather. Definitely appreciated the vibes on this one. This live album did a great job showcasing the musicianship of his backing band, and the solid grooves they could put down.
Great album, but definitely way too long. The gems that were there were bangers. Others just flowed through. Great to revisit.
Glad to listen to this one all the way through. While there are some bangers "White Rabbit", there were also some surprises including the instrumental "Embryonic Journey" for instance. However, time has not been as kind to this album as it feel a bit dated.
Did not know what to expect for this one. Worth while listen, but nothing really struck a chord.
Having flashbacks to late 90s swing dances and commercials. Glad to have the opportunity to revisit these songs. Given that we are evaluating the "greatest" I would say this falls squarely in the mean.
I am really ashamed that I did not know this album/group. When it came out, it would have been right up my alley. However, listening, nothing struck a chord and seemed to just be rambling. Maybe my expectations were too high.
Meh. I remember the impact of this album, but listening today it did carry through like it once did. There is no denying the impact of Song 2, but the remainder of the album did not have much extra to offer.
Had not had a spin through this Tribe album before. Kept having to consult the whosampled. This one is rich. Can I Kick It, was just icing on the cake. Will come back to this one.
Wow she has some pipes. Each song was challenging, I was either inspired by the sparseness of the production, then the over production, then a line would catch me by surprise. I see why this so talked about. Unfortunately not for me.
Wait Don McLean recorded other songs? I see why they titled this album American Pie. No denying the power of that song. The rest were just fillers lacking any sort of substance. Poor guy. Really wanted to like the rest of this album. Unlike the cover, thumbs down.
"Bro...your not into Sonic Youth." Man, I am not cool enough for this one. Tried to give this an intentional listen, but just could not connect. Just not meant to be.
Otis and the Memphis Horns. Automatic 5. This falls just short of desert island rankings. I get that a lot of these are covers and many have been overplayed. Still this formula scratches that certain itch cannot be beat.
Always enjoy listening, but seems to be just a party band with some catchy hooks. Would not place this in the "greatest of all time." category.
Tried listening to this throughout the day. Kept having to turn it down, because it was so bad. Did not have time to read much on this album, but was this just Barry and boys cashing in? ..... Well, I guess that was most of their career, so who knows.
I see the time and place, but best ever, no. The generator is not being kind.
Had not heard a lot of these songs. Kept finding myself subconsciously bobbing my head with the groove of many. Solid album.
Classic. Such an important item during my adolescent years. Sadly, I probably overanalyzed every lyric, which is dangerous road, especially with REM. I would give it a 4.5 if could, but rounding down to hold onto my 5 stars.
Rod Stewart covering classics. Wait, this is his second album? Very middle of the road album. Not a huge Rod fan, but got to give him credit for his game.
Hard to get into this one. Nothing really stuck. Unfortunately, not for me.
The weekend pick provides. Sadly, I cannot say I have purposely listened to this all the way through, but man does this deliver. With only 9 tracks, each one delivers. No filler here. Love the more back porch version of Honky Tonk Women.
Tried to listen to this one. Just could not make my way through it.
Absolute favorite. Pick up nuances ever time I hear it. Would be on my desert island jukebox.
It has been a minute since I listened to this one all the way through. I think had they cut 10-15% this would ranked a bit higher. Still love the vibes. Would be 3.5 if I could.
What a nice album to revisit. The simplicity and the hooks grab me every time. Well done.
All time favorite album. The tightness of the band and the grooves lend towards some excellent listening. However, I would not call this a hit machine, just one solid album.
This is David Bowie. One minute I am grooving out to Sound and Vision, then things get weird. The second half just seems like the Jazz Odyssey scene from Spinal Tap. Thus is the price for experimentation.
So according to the Apple music I am really into what they call "Jazz-rock". Had heard parts of this album in passing but never in one listen. There were fantastic moments where the groove just hit and you saw what they were doing....then we came down from the high and just kind of wallowed in noise. Would listen the first half again.
Man this is a tough one. I have listened to Ryan Adam's cover of this album more times than I am comfortable saying. Hearing these (well Taylor's version) songs fresh gave a new prospective. Best of all time, maybe not. But game recognized game. Great song writing. Great production.
Good background listening. Nothing too splashy. Glad I gave it a rip.
Classic. Love all the soaring moments, but the end just seemed to be phoned in.
Having grown up across the river from Muscle Shoals, this was one of those albums that was always in the air. Never in my life, have I sat down and listened in its entirety. Today, I see the "groove" that the swampers were able to create on every track. "A change is gonna come", sealed the deal, definitely worthy of this list.
One of those I am sad I have not fully enjoyed. If this was released today, it would be held up as a darling of AmeriCANa. Will come back to this one.
Another band I was never cool enough to get. Never saw what the allure was. Had a hard time getting through this one.
14 songs, 31 minutes. Cannot say that there are many bangers on this one, but it was a pleasant listen.
Love me some Aretha, but this one did not shine like the other one.
Wow. Not what I expected. Went from rocking out the stadium to crooning at the piano bar.
I had great hopes for this one. Unfortunately, it came as titled. A little mad, and little wondering, and little inconsistent, not many laughs.
This one kept delivering. Just a solid album.
Will revisit this one. Definitely the right mood for a cold winters day when you need to get some things done. Would not call this a headphone album, but solid as a single piece of work.
Classic. So good to revisit. Led to a deep dive of YouTube videos on the production.
