It took me one or two songs to get used to the mood and production. Then, after the "What's this all about?" I got more and more into the album. I don't find it outstanding, but it became more listenable for me. 2/5
Musical highlight and simultaneous decline in the life of AmyWinehouse...at least as far as I can tell. She wasn't prepared for this success and ended up with the wrong people. The album is great...lots of influences from the 60s, soul, some chanson and then of course her remarkable voice. It's not really that good for me...but it's concise. The basic tendency of the album is a bit too sad for me. But it is a total work of art. It's right from front to back.
I was probably musically socialised by the Beatles from birth. My parents listened to a lot of Beatles. And I still love them today. A Hard Days Night is not their best album. For me, the genius begins with Rubber Soul. I don't want to go into the individual songs now...they're well known anyway. But it's the 1st pure Lennon/McCartney album. No more cover versions. They absolutely established themselves with this album at the latest. They wrote pop history later
With Purple Rain, Prince became a superstar...deservedly so. Here, for the first time, he achieved an almost perfect blend of rock, pop, funk and soul. 1999 already had outstanding songs, but Purple Rain is all of a piece. However, it is not his masterpiece...that came 3 years later.
I realise that Stevie Wonder is hugely important to black music and I can understand that to some extent. But his songs rarely grab me. Only with Creepin' did he reach me. There are too many mellow songs on the album for me. Ok, it's soul...but that's exactly what he doesn't find with me. At least on this album
I've had little contact with Lynyrd Skynyrd before. Of course, I know Sweet Home Alabama. This album is my first real encounter...and it's fun. It's not the rockier songs, though. It's more the more sophisticated songs. I like the mix of rock and country and the Southern flair. It will continue to be heard.
I tried...honestly. But it doesn't work. It's just uninspired babble. I haven't understood the hype surrounding Beyoncé for years. I'd rather devote my time to her sister. She clearly makes the better albums.
Probably one of the most important albums of my life. I've been listening to it since I was 13 or 14, and I still love it. Supertramp is one of the most important bands I've taken with me from the '70s anyway. Full marks, because nostalgia also plays a huge role with Supertramp.
You can definitely listen to the album. It also has good songs...especially when it grooves. However, for me the songs just ripple along without much variety. I also think that the album hasn't aged well. In my opinion, this is due to the drum beats.
I have my problems with Yes albums. I really like prog rock, but the influences from classical music or jazz, for example, should not get out of hand so that the virtuosity overshadows the melody. Ian Anderson's voice also depends on my mood. But the album has some great moments and the positives outweigh the negatives.
When one of the biggest rock bands is named after a song and a music magazine bears the same name, then you know how big an influence Muddy Waters has had on music history. I like blues, but I'm not a fan of the genre. However, the album is pure blues and great. Jazz, rock and soul still draw on him and Muddy today
Since I'm not a big fan of the Beach Boys' surf sound, I got into the album very well when I heard it for the first time. Catchy melodies and the Beach Boys' signature vocals are still present on "Surf's Up," though they're no longer fundamental. Compositionally, Brian Wilson is no longer the only one playing a decisive role, which adds variety to the album. The Beach Boys are straying from their familiar paths...I like it.
I only knew Billy Joel through the radio, i.e. his singles. I like most of them, but I've never felt the need to listen to a whole album. And it's simply wonderful songwriting, the kind I miss in pop music today. There are real instruments, a saxophone, flutes, strings. That's also rare to find in the pop pike at the moment. Apart from good songwriting as I define it. A surprisingly good album for me
Songhoy Blues—who? Never heard of it. Blues from Timbuktu? OK...I'm ready. And then something like this. That's awesome...blues with lots of African influences, or vice versa. It grooves like crazy. This album alone was worth the site and the time it took. Of course, this is nothing new...combining traditional Western music with African roots. But they performit with an energy that automatically transfers to the listener. Brilliant.
Back then, almost 50 years ago, I can imagine that punk rock seemed aggressive. I also associate it with my own youth and the punk freaks in the pedestrian zones of big cities. It was impressive for me as a teenager, and also intimidating in a way. I couldn't relate to it at all...both the music and the behavior. Today, punk music has evolved, and I now find it completely listenable. And so I can say that, unlike before, I like the album a lot. It's not exactly in your face anymore.
I really like British pop music and I know that the Kinks have had a big influence on British bands after them. But I personally have a problem with the Kinks and I can't even really justify it.
Sorry, what's the point? For me, it has nothing to do with music. And I don't understand why this album is supposed to be one of the most important albums of the 80s.
I think C,SN&Y is good music. Good melodies, beautiful male vocals...also in combination. A cross-section of American music styles...all good. But it doesn't really knock my socks off. But I understand that this album is one of the chosen healthy ones and I think it's justified
One of the albums from the '60s that I only discovered a few years ago. Of course, I already knew the classics "Break on Through" and "Light My Fire." Ultimately, the reason for listening to the entire album was a recommendation from a friend. And I don't regret it; it's truly excellent. What bothers me a bit is the organ sound, or rather, the dominance of the organ. It reminds me of church music, and I don't want anything to do with the church theme.😉 Nevertheless, they are all great songs.
There are a few melodic songs on it...they're OK. "Black Hole Sun" is still the best song for me. Otherwise, I hear a lot of "screeching" and no inspiration. It doesn't touch me at all.
