1001 Albums Summary

Positives: This is a beautiful sounding album. The production is amazing. The artist wears their influences on their sleeve, form The Beach Boys, to America (The album opener sounded like a song of theirs. It was also the song I liked the most), to David Bowie. Negatives: This kind of music doesn't work for me, unfortunately. I find it very boring. It's a thing of personal taste. Were I into this kind of indie/folk rock music it would probably be a 5 star album. Overall, I give it 3 stars. Though it isn't for me, every single song on this album had at least a snippet of music that I was amazed by, though as a whole most of the songs were very forgettable.

I love the Stones. However, this is a generic RnB/RnR album from the early 60s. Mostly forgettable and mostly covers. The fact that it's on this list baffles me, because this list then needs to have at least 5 more Stones albums on it. It's great for what it is, but what it is is nothing special (It wasn't anything new or special when it came out, even)

I don't know much about bossa nova, but this sounds like an all-time classic bossa nova album. The guitar and sax playing are superb, tasteful and not self indulgent as some jazz playing can be, at times. It's definitely an album experience, not a song by song experience. So, if you can, make yourself a drink, have yourself a nice rest in the sun, and play lose yourself in this album.

Completely biased review. The Beatles are my favourite band and this is an absolute no skip 5/5 album for me. Won't elaborate more.

POSITIVES: The first three songs are all-time classics. Really amazing songs. The production is truly incredible. If the album was rated only by how it was sounding, I would say it's one of the best albums of all time. However... NEGATIVES: The rest of the album is almost completely a rehash of the forst for songs, but worse. It's very boring and I couldn't wait for it to end. All in all, it was a very mediocre experience. The album started great and then it went down-hill into indifference for me. I truly believe that U2 is one of the most overrated bands and this album (considered by most to be their best) has, unfortunately, not changed that. 3/5 (more of a 2.5) only because of the first three songs that kick ass.

First time hearing this album, but I can honestly say that this is a post-punk classic. High energy and depressing sounding at the same time. The guitar playing is great and at moment genius, even though it's not very technically proficient. Souxie is, I have to say, a bad singer.. BUT, luckily this is a post-punk album and vocal proficiency doesn't have to be top notch so it works perfectly. I'll be definitely returning to this album and the song Monitor is going into my playlists. 5/5

This album is the reason I love these challenges. This is awesome, combining african rhythms with RnB and getting something so fun for me to listen to. I didn't understand a single word, but I didn't care, I just wanted to dance. I'll be listening to this band frequently from now on, I'm really amazed by them. 5/5

They are one of my favourite artists. Rarely, there is someone who understands music like Daft Punk. Homework is a great album, a triumphant debut. Though it has its flaws, the signs of Daft Punk's genius are there, front and center. It gets 4/5 for me, only because the heights of Discovery are so high, that even some great albums are unable to reach it. With that said, I love this album and if it had been the only Daft Punk album, it would've been a 5/5.

I always go into reggae albums with a feeling that I'll listen to the same thing for 45 minutes, but Bob Marley is a legend for a reason. This is one of the best reggae albums I've ever listened to. However,there are a few filler tracks, but the songsthat are good are some of Marley's greatest. This is a 4/5 for me. A great listen

What a letdown. Before I listened to this album I only knew maybe three songs by R.E.M. (and all three are incredible). I am actually disappointed by Michael Stipe. He has no range whatsoever, and it sounds like he sings the same 5 note melody in every song and it leads into surrounding music being kinda boring. Anytime he goes for a higher note or something different his voice is strained and sounds bad. There are great moments on this album, but all in all I didn't enjoy it. I really hoped it would be awesome. 2/5

So... Slayer. I've been a metalhead most of my life, but next to the rest of the big 4, I've liked Slayer the least. However, the importance, relentless energy, loud statement of one of the most honest thrash metal albums of all time can't help but make me say: - Wow. I don't like many of Slayer albums, and this isn't my favourite. I think it lacks melodic parts that make Seasons in the Abyss and South of Heaven complete triumphs for me. This is still a 4/5. For what it is, it's a masterpiece. Is it something that you can or should endure in one sitting, I don't think so, but I'll still consider this one of the greatest and most important metal albums.

This is one of the most unmemorable albums I've ever listened to. It's not unlistenably bad, but it's boring. There are barely any interesting moments. Won't elaborate more, 2/5

This album sounds like a bridge between the Surfin' Usa Beach Boys, which were a fun sounding, but formulaic band and the Pet Sounds Beach Boys which were a revolutionary musical and recording boundary breakers at the time rivaled only by The Beatles. You can hear the genius of Brian Wilson here that would make Pet Sounds ehat it is and I think this is a great introduction point for them. On the other hand, the negative aspect is that sometimes the songs sound the same and the lyrics are very similar, which is a detriment. All in all, this is a good album. It's not perfect and I'd rate 3.5/5 (so basically 4/5)

I wanted to get more deeply into Bowie,as I knew a dozen songs and loved them. What an introduction into his catalogue. An incredible album, at moments minimal, at moments giant. Bowie is a perfect songwriter. This is a masterpiece (and a lot of people don't think this is his best record) and I can't wait to listen to more. 5/5

I've never been very into industrial metal. Sure, a song here and there, but it's never been exactly attractive. Psalm 69 is a ruthless album. It sounds exactly as an industrial metal album should, feels like you're inside a metal plate factory... but in a good way. Guitar playing is great, the vocals work for this style and the songwriting is generally good. Some songs definitely feel unmemorable and lyrics can sometimes be uncomprehensive. All in all, this is a great, brutal listen. 4/5

A hip-hop masterpiece. From start to finish, this is a complete banger. Every song, every skit are incredible. The sampling is top notch and it 's a bridge between the drum breakdown beats of the 80s and the melodic beats of the 90s. From social commentary to incredible humour, the lyrics are great. It's flawless. 5/5

So. This is one of the best purely rock 'n' roll albums of the time that I've heard. Fats' voice is beautiful and the playing is soulful and tasteful. The only reason I gove it 4/5 is because this album, like many of contemporaries, can be a little bit repetitive. But all in all, a rock 'n' roll triumph

Yeah, this is a beautiful album. A relaxing listen with high quality music. Solomon Burke has a voice that sounds equivalent to someone you love giving you a hug. The only fault, but it's nitpicking' is that sometimes you feel like there isn't much variety between songs. Still it's a great listen. 4/5

So... I've never heard a single song by Elvis Costello ever in my life. I can easily say that this is one of the greatest albums ever recorded. A New Wave masterpiece. Costello is an incredible lyricist and quite a proficient guitarist for new wave standards. When it ended, I wished there was more. Non stop quality, non stop fun. Can't wait to listen to more albums. 5/5

One and a half good songs. The rest is almost unlistenable crap. 1.5/5

This is a great album. 4.5/5 This is peak Lennon songwriting. There are no filler tracks for me, although I don't wanna be a soldier, Mama drags a little too long. The only thing stopping this being a 5/5 is the fact that I always find something missing when I listen to solo Beatles albums. I guess it needs a McCartney song on it, or a Harrison song on it to be completely perfect for me (though Harrison played lead guitar on it). Other than that, this is probably Lennon's best solo record.

So, if I wanted to list the positives of this album, there would be no end to this. However, I have some negatives to list: Most of the tracks have drum machine tracks that sound too robotic and take away from the songs. There are a few songs that Prince takes to some self indulgent experimentation, and it sounds kinda boring and repetitive and it takes away from actually good songs. All in all, this album is great. Prince is a musical encyclopedia and a true genius. An incredible songwriter that hit a stride with this album that opened the door for the masterpiece that is his next album. 4/5

An essential 80s Pop/Pop-Rock album. The songs are memorable and fun, they don't drag for a single second. I've never went further than 3-4 songs by Lauper, but this is an incredible album with two of her signature tracks.

This isn't just a rock opera, this is THE rock opera. A true classic with incredible storytelling, catchy melodies, great riffs and vocal performances (all other instruments are incredible too, it's The Who). It's mindblowing that a 20-something young man wrote all of this. It's a film in your mind, if you close your eyes. Just incredible! 5/5

Side A is incredibly funky and side B is a little bit generic synth-pop. Lyrics are one of this albums strongest points. I like side A very much, it's 5/5, but the other half is mediocre 3/5. So all in all 4/5

A masterpiece. Beautiful voices and harmonies. A classic for a reason. 5/5

This might be the greatest metal album of all time. There isn't a single boring second or a wasted moment. The fact that it was made by a group of 22/23 year olds that displayed unparalleled musicianship, songwriting, lyricism and overall "FUCK YOU WE'RE METALLICA" energy is just unfathomable. I could listen to this daily and never get bored. 5/5 A MASTERPIECE

Interesting album, with an interesting artist behind it. Suba actually describes the streets of Sao Paulo with every track, so if you close your eyes you could see the people, the chaos and in the chaos a kind of harmony. This is a loveletter to a city where a Yugoslavian man found a new home. In the end it ended as a last will and testament of sorts, as Suba died around the time of its release. The mix of Brazilian roots rhythms, bossa nova and electronica and sampling of everyday sounds is incredible. It might drag a little bit, but all in all it is an incredible listen. 4.5/5

What a masterpiece... Not a single boring second, just balls to the wall rock 'n' roll. AC/DC is at their heaviest here and most triumphant. No need to go into details, but everything is spot on: songwriting, musicianship, vocals and in the end... production. This is pure ear candy, one of the best sounding albums of all time. If you have this album as no. 1 on your list of greatest rock albums of all time, I wouldn't mind. It's definitely in that conversation!

Were this an instrumental album, it would've been a 5/5 for me. However... The whispery, "I wanna fuck you" voice ruins it for me. Also, when he actually sings, it's bad. I don't speak french, but I get this is a sexual story (later I read the premise and it's fucked up). All in all a 3/5

Tom Petty is an American legend for a reason. One of his many great albums. Most of the songs are memorable, with a few classics. He is truly a fan of any music that's originally American and wears his influences on his sleeve. Listening to this album, you can also hear how influential he is on later artists. I wouldn't say this is a perfect album, but it's a great album anyway. 4/5

Pop rock classic. Most songs amazing, 2-3 filler, but still good. 4/5

This is absolutely and deservedly one of the greatest albums ever recorded and produced. The complexity of the vocal harmonies and songwriting itself is incredible. The fact that all of this is completely seamless is dumbfounding. Brian Wilson was a genius. 5/5

This is the first time I've listened to a full Dylan album. To call this man a poet is an understatement. The music is phenomenal too. The only thing keeping this from heing a 5/5 is the singing. It is his signature in a way, but it's not really good. 4/5

Going into this album knowing only "The Logical Song", I had my reserves. However... Never did I expect to listen to an actually really good prog rock album with a lot of symphonic elements. Great songs, great listen. I have to learn more about early Supertramp. 4/5

This is the best Pearl Jam album and one of the best debuts. It's still a 4/5 for me. Most songs are Pearl Jam classics, while the 3-4 songs that aren't are worse versions of the classics.

Good album, but it overstays it's welcome. It's too long, at list for a daily challenge or a listen in one sitting. Rundgren is truly a talented multi-instrumentalist and composer and this is a great example. Some songs feel like filler, but that's really expected in a 1.5 hour album. Overall, it's just under 4/5 for me. I'll never listen to this album in its entirety, but will return to many songs.

Can't seem to place this band anywhere. So many influences, from post-punk to mainstreem pop. This is a great album, the guitar work is incredible, though its simplistic. Songs are catchy and memorable. The only problem I have with it are the vocals. I get that it's a stylistic thing, but they get a little tiring, because they're not that good. 4/5

Boring. Minimalistically ambiental. Some interesting moments. Overall, I don't know why it's on this list. 2/5

Don't kniw if its one of the greatest albums ever recorded, but it is great. Mitchell's poetry and voice, with minimalistic musical backing is truly a beautiful listen. Sometimes the folky atmosphere makes it that songs blend together a little. That's the only thing that takes it down to 4/5

It's a pop classic. The hits are the catchiest, most memorable songs. The filler (and there's a lot of it) is actually fun and goes by fast. Britney ruled the end of the 90s and early 00s for a reason. 4/5

If you ever wanted to say that all blues sounds the same, listen to this album where the true masters came together and made a masterpiece, as far as blues can go. A great album! 4/5

When I was a teen I thought The White Stripes and Jack White in general were overrated. The problem is that I thought that without listening to anything other than Seven Nation Army (which kicks ass). I'm 28, I've listened to a full album by The White Stripes and I can only say one thing about them: The White Stripes and Jack White in general are overrated. Now for the album itself: This album isn't good! He can sing, but decently sang on only two songs, the rest is either screaming or unarticulated sounds. The guitar playing is intentionally simplistic, but it's also not played well. The drumming is awful, but at least she can hold a beat. There are decent "moments" here and there and I like one song, maybe two. 2.5/5

If I were rating this album by its production and overall sound, it would be a 1.5/5. What a bad sounding album. However... The songwriting is great and I simply love it when punk/post-punk albums have simplistic, but brilliant guitar parts. The singing is bad, but that's a genre staple and it mostly works in this context. Overall, I didn't think I would enjoy this album when I started, because it really is a bad sounding album, but in the end, I actually enjoyed it very much. 4/5

So... Every song is basically the same. Fade in, bass intro, cymbals and then the rest. The singer is bad, obviously, but it works with the style of music they play. It's a mediocre album for me, though there are standout tracks that I'll add to my playlist. 3.5/5

A jazz fusion masterpiece. I mean it's Miles Davis... The fact that his backing band are some of the greatest fusion names of all time should tell you everything about the musicianship on this album. With that, the pieces themselves are masterpieces. 5/5

This is a great album. I'll be returning to it. Songs were great and though it's alt-rock through and through, they wear their influences on their sleeve and it's a mish mash of great stuff. 4.5/5

Yeah... 5/5. There's only one better Megadeth album and not many thrash albums by any band that are better than this one. Thank you Metallica for kicking out Dave, because we got two incredible bands as a result.

What a weird album. It's good, but it's so strange. An obviously punk band with a horrible singer, but it works. Also... Since when did punks start playing country music??? I've never heard a band that sounded like this and I actually like it. It's a 4/5 for me.

A true masterpiece. Who would've thought that three jewish guys from New York would make one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. From the lyrics to the energy to the sampling, there is no second wasted. A 5/5, if there ever was one

First time I heard this album in its entirety... And it doesn't disappoint. For me it's just under 5/5, just because I there is one ballad too many. Don't get me wrong, every ballad is great. This is deservedly an acclaimed album and I can understand why the Eagles are among the best-selling artists of all time.

What can be said about this album that already hasn't been said... Though it's not my personal favourite album by Sabbath, it is still a masterpiece and a 5/5. From start to finish, song by song, it is an incredible genre defining experience. I love this album and this band with all my heart.

Yeah... I've always loved this album. Listening to it again in its entirety after a while, I can say this is truly one of the greatest albums I've listened to. Songwriting, musicianship, singing, production, lyricism... everything. 5/5. A no-brainer.

It's ok. Nothing special for me. She sings ok. The music is ok. A solid 3 to 3.5/5.

The Grateful Dead are a cult band with the most diehard fanbase and I can finally see why. I never listened to the Dead until this album. Is this the greatest band I've ever heard? No. Is this a great album? Yes and more. You get people who love rock, folk, some country and gove them tons of weed. That's how you get the Grateful Dead, or at least it sounds like that to me. I loved every second of this. 5/5

A rare "long" album that doesn't overstay it's welcome. Incredible how many classic songs one album can have. Stevie is truly one of the greatest musical minds to ever do it. 5/5

Great album with some of the chillest music you'll hear. A classic electronic album, but it has two or three too simplistic tracks that are too ambiental and clearly filler. Overall, a 4/5 album for me

This is one of the best albums I've ever heard in my life. I'm a fan of Waits, but this is the first time I've listened to this album in its entirety. It's chaotic in terms of genre. It describes the lives of strange characters and paints raw and dirty picrures of NYC lost souls. Just incredible. 5/5

The album that changed guitar forever. Jimi's debut finally showed the world what was known only in London clubs and that's the fact that electric guitar's monstruous prophet was unleashed upon the earth. Now that I'm done with simping, I have to say that this is far from a perfect album. Jimi is a terrible singer, but it's cancelled out by his guitar playing. The band around him is great too. The production here is far from the best and leaves some things to be desired sonically (it would be fixed in his two later albums. As far as songs go, there are no real misses here, some are just pure classics and others are strong, though sometimes a little forgettable, psychadelic blues pieces. This is a strong album, an incredible debut and in the end it's a 4/5 for me.

So... If The Beatles are the starting point and Oasis is the ending point, this band and this album are in the exact middle. It's a fun listen with a legendary song in it. Not the best album I've heard, but it's not bad at all. 4/5

It's good, but it's weird. More than half of this album sounds like children's music. It's a 3.5 to 4 star albun for me. It's more of a "playing in background" than a "serious listen" album.

This is Jimi's masterpiece. Incredible blues, rock, psychadelia. If it only had All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child (Slight return) it would be enough, but the rest is just as amazing. 5/5

One of the most "meh" albums I've heard. It's not bad and unpleasant to listen, but it's a forgettable bunch of songs that start to meld after a while and start to sound the same. There are some interesting moments, but overall I found the album boring, unfortunately. I guess it's not my cup of tea. 2.5/5

5/5 What an album... Non stop fun and non stop high octane rock. I can't even imagine people putting this on the turntable the first time it came out, what their reaction was. From the songs, to the singing, to the guitar, to the keyboards to everything. This is perfection!

It's ok. It's not something I would usually listen to and probably won't listen to much again, but it was really interesting. Experimentation with rock and electronic, melodic and mellow sounds. The songs were mostly forgettable to me, but the experience of the album will stay with me. 3.5/5

A good american rock album. Can't compare it to Hotel California, but listening to this shows what would happen a little while later. It's a solid record with mostly fun and memorable songs and a surprising amount of country influences. I can understand why the Eagles are one of the best selling artists of all time. 4/5

5/5 Great alt-rock. They wear their influences on their sleeve and, in turn, you can hear so many later bands through them. I really didn't expect much, but I was blown away.

If Springsteen can do anything, he can paint a picture with words. A true poetic storyteller. However, that's the only thing good I can say about this album. You can feel that this was a personal project, with his heart and soul poured into it, but it also musically feels very empty. The songs blend together and you can't say when one song starts and the other ends. The minimalism didn't work for me here. It's a shame, this could've been a 4 or 5 star album if it had more instrumentation and variety, but solely on its lyrical merits it's a 3/5.

First time I had to go through a whole country album. It's not unpleasant to the ear, but it's incredibly boring and the lyrics are some of the most vanilla I've ever heard. The last three songs are great. Overall, a 'meh' experience. 3/5

It's good, no doubt about it. Even though her career wasn't very long, she recorded enough music to make a 5/5 best of compilation. However, these individual studio albums don't go over 4/5, because even though there aren't any bad songs, some feel like filler.

Album by album, I'm starting to think that David Bowie might go to no. 1 on my list of greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This album is a weird journey accompanied by psychadelic, folky and avant-garde rock music. A 5/5 album!

This is a great album, but not my favourite Doors album. Some legendary songs are here: Waiting for the sun, Peace frog and, of course, Roadhouse blues. Still, it leaves just a little to be desired for me (or I have in my head other albums by them that are a clear 5/5). 4/5

These post-punk albums always surprise me. The vocals are never good, but the musicianship almost always exceeds expectations. Killing Joke is no exception. It's not perfect, it's a strong 4/5. Bloodsport kicks ass!

Through this challenge I've already listened to Juju and that was a masterpiece. This one can't be compared. The signs of what was to come later were definitely hear, but unfortunately The Scream is a little boring with generic post-punk songs that blend with one another. The Switch is a kick-ass song! 3/5

This is a beautiful and relaxing listen. A true bossa nova masterpiece. The only thing that's keeping it from having a perfect score for me is Joao's vocals. He can sing, but his voice is not much to my liking. If Astrud sang the whole thing, I think it would've been perfection! 4.5/5

Wow... This is one of the best albums I've heard. Not jazz albums, but in all of music. It's hard to describe it, but this is the closest I've heard to organized chaos, but inside the chaos is pure harmony. You can hear that masters of their instruments had so much fun recording this. This was my first taste of Charles Mingus and I can't wait to hear more... or I'll probably listen to this again many times. An incredible record. 5/5

So, Jack White has earned my respect with this album. I've always thought Jack and the White Stripes were overrated and listening to TWS albums here didn't change that. However, Blunderbuss is a whole different beast. From crushing blues rock to beautiful mellow melodies, this album kicks ass. Jack's singing style works for this kind of music and he has and incredible talent for driving and catchy choruses. His guitar playing is raw and symplistic and it doesn't need to be anything else. 5/5, I was really surprised. I can finally somewhat understand why so many people like his music.

I guess I'm a fan of Fela Kuti. This is the first time I've listened to his music and it's great. The mix of jazz, funk, african rhythms is incredible. I wanted to and did dance through this whole thing. Also, Ginger Baker proves time and time again that he was one of the greatest drummers of all time. However, the pieces do go for a little too long and it was unnecessary for the drum solo at the end to be 16 minutes long. All in all, a great and interesting listen. I will listen to Fela Kuti again. 4/5

Full of beautiful songs and melodies. Lirically, you can hear that Grant was describing some of his personal demons and the result is truly good. He is a poet! However, a lot of the songs are ballads that can start to sound like one another and in the end the length of the album makes it overstay its welcome. If there was a bit more variety it would've been a 4-4.5 star album. As it is it's a 3.5/5

The masters at work. Proof that a million notes per second isn't necessary. The most relaxing and beautiful music you will ever hear. What's incredible also is the names that play here, besides Miles. Coltrane, Cannonball, Evans, come on. It's considered to be one of the greatest jazz albums of all time for a reason. 5/5

Interesting album, but in the end, not for me. I can respect the experimentation with different genres and there are some very interesting moments, but there are also some almost unlistenable moments. The production is great. It's a sonically very strong album and omages to other artists are fun. A 2.5/5, a thing of personal taste. Someone who has a preference for this will probably rate it better.

5/5 The run of albums Steely Dan had in the 70s and early 80s was something else, full of masterpieces... and Pretzel Logic is one of them!

They wear their influences in their sleeve. The album is a mish mash of many genres, from rock'n'roll to punk to country, but in the end I didn't find it very memorable. It's a good sounding album, the production is great, but all in all, halfway through I was bored. 2.5/5

This type of country music is some of the most boring and unimaginative music I've listened to. It's music that usually plays on american tv shows when a scene is set in a bar full of cowboys. It's not unpleasant to the ear. The playing is good for what it needs to be and Dwight can definitely sing, but listening to this was a chore. I couldn't wait for it to end. A painfully "meh" experience. 2.5/5

You can hear that an album is important from the very atart and Marquee Moon is like that. The influences of this album can be heard in a lot of later music. The instrumentation is great. Simplistic and genius, because it does so much with very little. The songwriting itself is bery good and even the title track at 10 minutes doesn't lose it's appeal. My only problem with this is the singing. It's not that good, but it kinda works. 4/5

This is the whitest, folky, country blues album I've ever heard. Jack is an incredible storyteller, but in the end, this was an incredibly "meh" experience. 3/5

A frustrating listen. There probably could've been good songs here, but the production choices, such as guitar sounds, kill this album and at times make it almost unlistenable. There are some good moments, but they are so few. The singing is another level of awful too. 2/5, barely...

5/5 I love this album, but I'm biased and I've heard it a million times. They are by far my favourite band of all time. Won't elaborate more.

A perfect album for a rainy day. It's a particular vibe and I wouldn't be able to listen to this at any time. The jazzy electronica and great vocal lines sang by an incredibly beautiful voice make this one of the chillest albums I've listened to. 4/5

It's ok. Nothing special, to be honest. Punk/post punk, blended with some country elements. There are a standout song or two, but mostly a forgettable experience. 3/5

5/5 Incredible hip-hop album. First time I've heard of this group and I've instantly become a fan. The voices, cadences and rhymes are perfect, but what shines equally is the beats. Beats are very out of the box and alternative and all in all, the final product is perfection.

It's too long and overrated. There are great songs, absolutely, but there are also many 'meh' songs. No studio album should ever be two hours long. Overall, a listenable, but overblown and self-indulgent album with a few really incredible bangers. 3/5

This isn't my favourite Maiden album. I don't think this is Maiden's best album... but, man, is it a great and important album nontheless. I don't like the chorus of Invaders and I don't care for Gangland completely, but the rest is pure perfection. Every other song is an Iron Maiden classic played live to this day. Just incredible! 5/5

Judging only by side A, this would've been another 5/5 for Bowie. However, the instrumental tracks on side B are hit and miss for me. They're good, but they really break the flow of the album. This is still a really strong 4/5. Bowie was incredible!

A hip-hop masterpiece. Great beats with funny and catchy lyrics. The Pharcyde were the masters. 5/5

No CCR album is a 5/5 for me. There is always filler, but because of that their best of compilations are among the greatest albums released. There are still classics here, and the rest is great, but forgettable. 4/5

It's an okay psychadelic rock album, but I don't think it was that special even in the mid 60s. I don't think that it aged really well, sound wise. As far as the songwriting goes, it's ok, and the songs are played very well. 3/5

Drake could play the acoustic, no doubt about it. I'd gladly steal many snippets of his music. However, this is probably the most boring album I've heard through this challenge. It was so boring that I almost DNFed it. 1.5/5

A 3/5, I guess. The few songs I heard by Radiohead before, I mostly didn't like and I mostly don't like this album. The ambient electronica is insufferably boring most of the time, but there are definitely moments on this album that are really great. Why this album is considered a masterpiece, I'll never know.

Meh. Can't find a single other word. Just meh. 2.5/5

Sinatra is a legend for a reason, a truly beautiful voice. Unfortunately, the fact that this album is 70 years old doesn't do it much of a favour. Though the music is beautifully arranged and orchestrated, the songs tend to sound almost the same. Lyrically, this is a beautiful album. Every song is about lost love, loneliness and the empty streets of NYC. Sounds like a clean and groomed older cousin of Tom Waitts' Rain Dogs. All in all, a 4/5 album. You can imagine yourself walking the streets of a sleeping city at night, looking at the moon and contemplating your life.

Good album, Dylan is truly a great poet. Some songs on this album were just him joking around and for me it is a detriment. He has a distinctive voice and singing style (he can't sing) and it is canceled out by the incredible lyrics, but when the lyrics aren't interesting it just becomes tiresome to me. You could cut out 3-4 songs and it would've been a 5/5 single LP. Instead, it's a 3.5/5 double album for me.

A true blues master at work. Incredible band, incredible guitarist, incredible voice. Nothing more to be said. 5/5, an album that shouldn't end so quickly

A fun album. I'm usually don't like these early 2000s indie bands, but The Zutons are a fun listen. A lot of times they sound like they're straight out of a Tarantino film and they call back to older sounds with a modern twist. I won't probably be going back to this, but it was a fun experience, nontheless. 4/5

Hip-hop classic. Every single song is a banger. Snoop has one of the chillest voices and his flow is so fluid. As far as beats go, Dre is always at the top of his game, G-funk at its best. 5/5

For me, this is one of a few double albums that doesn't pverstay its welcome. From purely blues tracks to great rockers to beautiful ballads, this album is incredible. A statement to EC's songwriting genius, crowned with one of rock's greatest love anthems in Layla. Everything is on point, the singing, guitar playing, other instrumentstion too! 5/5

A cemented 4/5. It's a great album, with the most unexpected Black Sabbath cover (and it works really well). The only thing that's keeping it from 5, is personal taste, but if anyone ranks it as 5/5, I can't complain. The singing is great, the musicianship is great and the songs themselves are constructed perfectly.

It's ok. Experimental, ambiental, not unpleasant to the ear. That's all I can say, nothing negative, but not much positive. 3/5

I'll just copy the review I wrote for Future Days by Can: It's ok. Experimental, ambiental, not unpleasant to the ear. That's all I can say, nothing negative, but not much positive. 3/5

It's a perfect album. I actually like it better than Blue (might be a hot take). It's a 5/5. She's a poet, has a distinct singing style and it's all backed up bu great instrumentation.

I actually knew 3-4 songs from this album. It's ok, but kinda samey after a while. 80 minutes is just a little bit too long. The accordion-tango influenced electronic/live instrument hybrid is interesting. 3.5/5

It's either an ode to the love songs of the 50s and 60s, or a parody of them. Either way, it's ok. Not mind blowing, but it has some nice instrumentation and orchestration.

An essential 80s pop rock album. Great songs, performed wonderfully, with Everybody Wants To Rule The World, which is slowly, in my mind, becoming one of the greatest songs ever written. 5/5

This was a chore to go through, unfortunately. This album suffers from all the the tropes of the industrial rock genre. The distorted vocals, the needless electronica and sometimes too ambient forays to sound "serious". I don't like it. Shame... 2/5

A good punk album, with some unexpected rockabilly sounds. Simple, but played well, and the dual vocals are actually decent (for a Punk band). It's a 4/5 for me

Hats off to Dave Grohl for this album. This was a one man project and it only ups my respect for Dave. Great songwriting, singing and as far as all instruments go, great playing. It's not perfect, but still a magnificent debut. 4/5

A classic for a reason. Don't have to say much. A visionary band at its peak of power. From Whole Lotta Love to What Is And What Should Never Be to The Lemon Song and on and on. No stinkers. 5/5

It wasn't anything spectacular, but it was a fun listen. Some songs are very memorable, others, well, aren't. All in all a 3.5/5 album.

Already said everything I had to say about Jimi in the reviews for the other two albums. This is a step up production wise from Are you experienced and a perfect bridge between it and Ladyland. 5/5 album. Legendary songs, incredible playing!

A good album. Could be shorter a little, but mostly it's all substance and the songs are bangers. Heavy music, introspective, dark lyricism and one of the greatest voices rock has ever seen. 4/5

5/5 Non stop funky rock bongo fun!

This was an incredible experience. As far as rap goes, this is something very different. It's almost a spoken word album, but it keeps your attention with incredible concious poetry and jazzy beats. This is one of the best alt hip-hop albums I've ever heard. 5/5

What a debut... It's a 4/5, because it was followed by Paul's Boutique and Ill Communication. Were it the only Beastie Boys album, it would've been a 5/5

Same as my review for Green River, it's a 4/5.

Probably the greatest, most soulful anti-war album ever recorded. A beautiful listen! 5/5

What a voice this woman had. The album sounds dated, no doubt about it, but the songs with african tribal influences are incredible and followed by perfect instrumentation. A beautiful experience. A strong 4/5

It's a great debut. I find it lacking a bit comparedto Demon Days and Plastic Beach, but it's a great album nonetheless. 4/5

Ok. A little boring at times, also great moments at times. All in all, a mid experience. 3/5

It's a fun rock'n'roll live album. The songs sound very similar, but it's a fun listen without a boring second from start to finish. 4/5

Incredibly mid. Not unpleasant to the ear, but just very mediocre. 2.5/5

Neck and neck with thriller. A pop/soul/disco masterpiece. 5/5

Yeah... It's one of the greatest rock albums of all time. I forgot what a good sounding album this is. The songs speak for themselves as far as quality goes. It may not reach the heights of Back In Black (rare are the albums that do), but it's a 5/5 nonetheless

Didn't age very well, I think. It's an ok album, but it was probably a lot better in the 60s. Now, it's a 3/5

This was such a fun album to listen to, it went by in a breeze. What surprised me was the guitar playing. There were some very simplistic, but genius parts. It's a 4/5, I've definitely heard better, as far as this style of music goes, but it's a great album nontheless.

It's an okay album. Grungey rock, a nice, but forgettable listen. 3/5

This was one of the longest, most boring albums I had to go through in this challenge. Damn it, It was so boring. Ambiental, electronic and boring. It wasn't unlistenable, that's why it's a 2/5

I respect MC5 for their place in influencing what would come to be Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. This album isn't very good, as far as live albums go. The songs, that are actually good, are hidden behind some not so good playing and at many times the recording is very bad and it sounds like a wild cacophony of screams and squeals. 2.5/5 (They were probably incredible to hear live, as what this album relates well is the fact that the atmosphere was incredible)

Ok pop album. You can hear which songs are hits and it actually makes everything else sound like very well sung filler. Man, what a voice this woman has... Still, this is a 3.5/5 for me

2/5 Some interesting moments. The rest is terribly produced, terribly played and terribly sung punk music.

One of the greatest debuts and a southern rock masterpiece. Skynyrd released great albums after this, but they never, in my opinion, reached the heights of this album. Gimme Three Steps, Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Free Bird... Yeah, they would've been legends even if they released only this album. 5/5

It's ok. I get why there is a niche of people who consider this their thing and through that, consider this to be the greatest music ever recorded. However, it's not for me, and it's a 3/5

It's ok. Nothing special, but not horrible. A 3/5, very in the middle.

An incredible album. A folk rock masterpiece. I'll be returning to it many times!

Yeah, it's great. The vocal harmonies are incredible as always. Of course, The staple is the 12 minute Papa was a rolling stone, but the rest isn't bad at all. A 4.5/5

It's a great reggae album. Not on the level of Exodus, but still great. A solid 4/5

It's a 2.5/5 Incredibly ambient, incredibly boring and incredibly long. Still, some tracks have fun moments, so it's not a complete dud.

A great and fun listen. I could do without the interludes, but all in all, really fun.

It's great. A mix of folk, pop and rock'n'roll, even some minimalist country influences. Beautifully sung and full of songs that stand the test of time. An album that aged incredibly well, for the type of music it contains. 4.5/5

What an album... it was so unexpected. Everything is here, pop, rock, jazz and even rap. It all works together perfectly. Incredible album, a 5/5

Never was a fan of Duran Duran, but I always liked a few songs. Luckilly, almost all of those songs are on this album. The album is essentially 80s, with synthy pop-rock. It's not a 5/5 (but it could be to more avid fans and probably is), but a 4/5, for me. The songwriting quality is great and the musicianship is also.

Sort of a bossa nova album to enter the new century with some modern twists. All in all, a great bossa nova singer on a solid bossa nova album. Nothing groundbreaking, but a nice experience. 4/5

What happened to this band later on? This is a great album by a hungry, young band. Songs and playing are great! Sure, Stipe is singing in his boring way, but he is trying to use more than 5 notes, compared to Automatic for the People later on. A strong 4/5! If you want to listen to REM, this is the album, not the "acclaimed" Automatic!

In the late 60s, this was probably a great album and it's still good, but it's very dated. Were it not for two timeless classics in Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, this would've been a 3/5 album, but in actuality, for me it's closer to 4.

It's ok. Nothing incredible, but an ok listen. They blend a few genres, but every song is based on a repetitive beat. 3/5

Springsteen is an incredible lyricist. The E Street band is so good and has so many members, that it sounds orchestral. The quality of the songs is great and they are all sung with characteristically Springsteeny vocal lines that make The Boss unique. A great experience, 5/5

An ok country album, which instantly makes it a very boring experience for me. 2.5/5

A thrash metal masterpiece. The addition of Menza and Freidman made probably the greatest lineup Megadeth ever had. The songs themselves are incredible, from Holy Wars to Polaris, with Tornado of Souls and Hangar 18 in between. 5/5

3/5 Generic punk/post punk, with ok playing and yet another terrible singer.

It breaks my heart to give this album a 3/5. I respect Buddy Holly's position in the history of rock'n'roll and consider him a giant in that aspect. However, this is an album almost 70 years old and is very dated. It was probably incredible for the time.

A great, fun listen. A non-gloomy post-punk/new wave band on top of their game. Not the greatest vocals, but perfect for this kind of music. The musicianship is top notch and the songwriting itself is great. Not the greatest album I've heard, but a strong 4.5/5!

I still don't like Roxy Music, but I have a lot more respect for them. This album is ok, but it's very ahead of it's time, made by a fearless band, that experimented and took unexpected musical leaps. Bryan Ferry is still not a good singer. 3.5/5

Yeah, it's a 5/5. This album is great from top to bottom, no filler tracks, just great, albeit bare, 70s rock'n'roll.

Ok album, I guess it was good at the time. It sounds good, but it's like a temu Bob Dylan album. A little forgettable. 3/5

Never was a fan of Limp Bizkit. I knew a few songs, but this is the first time Iheard a full album. It's a 5/5, a complete experience of a metal/rap fusion that defined an era. A great album!

It's ok. Electronic at its core, but there are elements of everything here. Pop, reggae, hip hop... a mish mash. It's done very well, though not an unforgettable experience. 3.5/5

So, I guess my rating would be equal to Heroes. Side A, comprised of songs, is great, but a little weaker than side A on Heroes. However, side B with mostly instrumentals works a little better than on Heroes. So, all in all, it's balanced out for a strong 4/5. Bowie has definitely become my favourite songwriter through this challenge.

An incredible, psychadelic, funky 70s rock n roll. Songs are great, jams are great and a really energetic singer with a charismatic voice. 5/5

One of the greatest hip-hop/r'n'b albums of all time. Lauryn is an incredible singer and rapper. Almost 80 minutes and it doesn't overstay it's welcome for a single second. If I were to nitpick, I would've excluded the cover of Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You. Other than that, this is perfection, 5/5

Not a fan of the Peppers, never was. I respect them as musicians and recognize them as a band that makes high quality music, but it's not my cup of tea (a few songs excluded). Californication is sonically and thematically a great and powerful album. Lyrically masterful and musicianship is incredible. Many songs are hits here, for a reason. However, I don't think the hits are actually the best songs on the album. Also, I think that as a melodic singer, Kiedis is a one trick Pony, as I believe all his vocal lines are very similar (when he goes to the old days of rapping and screaming, he's great). All in all, the reasons for this being a legendary album are here and if people rate it as a 5/5, I wouldn't complain. For me it's a strong 4/5!

It's a good album. A solid end of 60s rock album. Psychadelia, folk rock and straightforward rock n roll. Nothing mind-blowing, but a nice listen. 3.5/5

A good 70s rock album. The hits are obvious and instantly recognizable, the rest is good, but a bit forgettable. A 3.5/5

I think this would've been a 5/5, if I were reviewing when it came out. I'm pushing it to a 4 becaus it's very dated, unfortunately. There are songs here that are timeless classics, but the rest, though good, is very much a product of its age. All in all, a great album.

A good blues album. And that can't go over 3/5 for me, unfortunately. It gets a little boring after a while.

I expected more from this album, because of its legendary status. Musically, it's played perfectly. There are legendary songs here, but also everything sounds like 5 repetitive loops going around. A 3.5/5

Probably the greatest progressive rock album ever recorded. 5/5

5/5 It's simply one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Won't say much more.

This was incredibly boring. 2/5

What a weird album (not a bad thing). It's a type of alternative music that I really don't like, but it has so many wacky guitar moments that I've loved here. All in all, it's a boring album for me, but it has incredibly fun moments. 3/5

A generic post punk album with some interesting moments influenced by indian music. 2.5/5

Definitely better than I expected, because I don't like Radiohead. There are a few great songs here, some that are listenable and some that are insufferable. The problem I have with it is that by the end, I thought that every song had the same vocal lines and ending the album with an incredibly boring song wasn't a great idea. Still, I can see that this is a very influential album, I can see that Muse (a band I like) "stole" a lot from here. When the songs are good, they're great. Karma Police and Paranoid Android are incredible. All in all, a 3.5 album for me.

Better than White Blood Cells. It's a 3.5/5 for me. (I still think that TWS are overrated)

A generic 60s folk-rock album. It's ok, but nothing incredible. 3/5

It's a great album, with arrangements that are so uplifting. Unfortunately, the fact that a lot of the album is covers (though great covers they are) is a detriment for me. A strong 4/5

It's great, truly. This is a work of art, or anti-art, if you'd like. But, some statements on this, though powerful, are sometimes bordering on annoying (2-3 tracks near the end). The rest is great, both covers and originals. The title track is my prefered version of Live is Life and always has been. Laibach are different from anything you'll ever see or hear and they are worth your every second. 4/5

Not reaching the heights of Born To Run, but still a great album. Springsteen just has a distinct sound that only he has. A strong 4/5.

Wow, what an album. I wouldn't be surprised if this album wasn't very well rated here, it is a particular taste, but... luckily it matches with mine, so it's a clear 4.5-5/5. The musicianship is incredible, it's clearly an improvisational album by masters of their craft. An avant-garde/progressive/schizophrenic album and I've enjoyed every single second.

Were this the only Maiden album ever, it would've been a 5/5. The songs are great, with Phantom of the Opera being my favourite track by them. The signature twin guitars are there and this is an incredible album. But I'll be an asshole and give it 4/5 only because I know the masterpieces that came later.

It's a classic psychadelic blues rock album for a reason. Three men who played well and as you can hear, had lots of fun making this album. It's a 4.5/5

One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. The beats are incredible, the lyricism off the charts. Raekwon and Ghostface star in a story that's a film in your mind with other Wu members and Nas joining in as different characters. Just incredible! 5/5

It's an interesting album, definitely, though in the end, mostly it's not for me. Excluding a few tracks that are really good, it mostly sounds the same from track to track. I respect the idea of this album and Bjork as an artist, but in the end, this is a 3/5 for me.

So... This album should be listened to in it's continuous mix version. I would've loved to listen to this as a live set, around 4-5 in the morning, high on ecstasy. However, as an album for listening at home, this gets boring very fast. The changesare so subtle between tracks, that it sounds like an hour of the same drum 'n' bass track. 2/5

One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Just incredible. Chuck D is one of the greatest MCs ever and surprisingy, Flavor Flave works against him perfectly as a (not so skilled) hypeman. The beats are great too. 5/5

One of the weirdest punk/new wave albums I've ever heard and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The songs are so outside the box and weird that the album was non stop fun. Still, the vocals are not good, ut they don't need to be. All in all, afun experience,but nothing that blew me away. A 4/5

It's a great album. I don't think it's their best, but still... a unique sound with great songwriting and playing. It has legendary tracks, but also some filler ones. A strong 4/5

This is the reason I started this challenge, to discover albums and bands like this!!! Wow, what an album. Went into it expecting nothing, got one of the most fun experiences in this challenge. The mix of so many genres, rooted in rock, dunk, electronica... everything. Wow, it works so well! 5/5, incredible

When it's pure country (and that's most of it), it's insufferable. When it's not (looking at you Hot Burrito #2), it's awesome. All in all, a 2.5-3/5.

A good, fun album. High quality soul and funk. It didn't blow me away, but I hardly found it lacking. A strong 4/5

A very good electronic album. I like Royksopp in general and this album is great, though it's not a 5 star album for me. It needs a particular setting and vibe for it to hit as hard as it can. So, all in all, a 4/5

I hate indie rock. This was very meh. 2.5/5

Boring indie rock. 2/5

What an album. 4 stars only because the length is still a detriment to it. Under an hour it would've been perfection. The tracks are great, the playing is tasteful, soulful and all-around incredible. The african teibal elements were incorporated perfectly too. Great album! 4/5

Didn't like it. It wasn't unpleasant to the ear, but it was incredibly boring. If Wilco was a lot worse they would be Eels. 2.5/5

The vocals suck. Luckily, they don't destroy this album. It's very good, carried by the musicianship, which is great for a late 70s punk/new wave album. The songs themselves are also good. 4/5

It's a good album. A strong debut, though Josh Homme probably did between 5 and 3527 projects before this. The songs are strong and the playing is great... and that says something as Homme played every instrument other than the drums. I think QotSA have better albums, but this is a great one. A strong 4/5

A bridge between the early fun R.E.M. and the later incredibly boring band from the 90s. The music is more folky here, but it still has some energetic songs. The musicianship is great, but Michael Stipe is by far the most boring singer I've ever listened to. This is a 3/5. If it had a different singer, it would've been higher.

Very incredibly meh. 2.5/5

This is one of the best sounding albums of all time. It's aged so well, most of the songs, you'd think were recorded this century and not over 60 years ago. If you like christmas songs or not, this is an incredible album. A true 5/5!

One of the best double albums I've heard. It doesn't have a boring second. The Stones are an institution for a reason. I don't think this is their best album, but it's still a 5/5.

This is a great album, but unfortunately I find it a bit dated. As far as the musicianship and songwriting goes, The Who are on top of their game, but sonically it just sounds "old" and it goes down to 4/5 for me.

One of the most groundbreaking albums in hip hop and music history!!! Now that that's out of the way, let's get to the material itself. Ice Cube and Ren are masters of their craft when they write dor themselves and for Eazy E. Dre's and Yella's work on the sampling and beats is incredible and is only a telltale sign of what's to come. As for the songs, they speak for themselves. F the Police, title track, Gangsta Gangsta, Dopeman etc. All classics. A 5/5, if there ever was one.

One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Incredible beats. Just incredible. Common is on top of his game here and the songs stand the test of time. 5/5

Generic post-punk with ok instrumentation and horrible singing. 2.5/5

It's a great live album. Johnny's music is a remedy for the soul. It's a great sounding album, for the fact it's from the 60s and recorded in a prison. The only bad thing I can say is the fact that there aren't more songs. 5/5

It's a great latino west coast hip hop album. Not the greatest I've heard, but great nontheless. Cypress Hill are legends for a reason. 5/5

Still boring, though better than the other Drake album I've listened on this challenge. It's better in a sense that the songs have more orchestration and the album sounds less monotone. Drake is a great acoustic player, but one of the most boring singers ever. All in all, a very mediocre album. 3/5

Lupe is a great storyteller. The beats are very orchestral and really good. The album could've been a bit shorter, it drags too long for me, but the best songs aren't concentrated in one place but dispersed over the whole album, so it's ok. He could've gone without the 12 minute outro 😂 Overall, because of this, it's a 4/5

One of the most boring albums I've ever listened to, which is a shame, because she is a good singer and fine guitar player, but the songs are boring, thin and samey. 2/5

So, basically, this is one same songs that goes on for 29 minutes. It has the same 3 chords, the same rhythm and a horrible singer... And it doesn't matter, because this is non stop fun for half an hour. I dislike punk music, but the OGs made it very likeable for me. 4/5

One of the greatest (if not the greatest) albums of all time. Unbelievable that it was made by a band in disarray who mostly weren't even talking to each other and were almost never in the studio at the same time. 5/5

Did this man have any bad albums in this period. Damn, every single song is a banger. 5/5

5/5. I'm glad I discovered this album. This is such tasteful jazz and rock, you could call it as some primitive form of fusion too. Really great singing and, of course, incredible musicianship.

Herbie and the masters made an incredible fusion album with an emphasis on funk. 40 minutes of bliss and enjoyment. 5/5

Good album. Interesting dance music, with a singing and attitude style that, in a way, makes it sound punky. The weak points on this album are definitely the long songs, because there are long instrumental sections that have one single repetitive beat, that they get tiresome. All in all, a solid 3.5/5

Positives: Musicianship is great, singing is great and the lyrics are very immersive. When it's rock 'n' roll, alt rock with obvious country influences, folk rock and even indie, this album kicks ass. Negatives: When it goes full country, it sucks, and it does it a few times. Which brings me to the next part, if the album was trimmed (guess which type of songs), this would've been a 5 star contender single album. All in all, a good 3.5-4 stars.

So, this is a non stop fun album. I wouldn't say it's a 5/5 (David Byrne's singing is horrible), but it's a new wave masterpiece nontheless. Fun instrumentation with lyrics ranging from playful and silly to serious. Definitely a step up form their debut (which wasn't bad). A very strong 4/5

This is a pop masterpiece. The only negative I would have is the length, because I had to listen to it in two takes, but they were two perfect takes. The "retro" interpolated music for the first part are incredible and the second part doesn't lag behind it at all. Also, this was sung incredibly well. An incredible album. 5/5

It's an ok, dated cowboy country album. Nicely sung and played. A pleasant listen. 3/5

I guess I expected more. Nina is an incredible singer and I love her voice, but I guess I find her music to be played for a certain mood or to be placed at a strategic spot in a playlist. As an album experience, though there are no bad songs, it was a little bit of a chore. 3/5

Sure, I can see why this is called a masterpiece and Prince's greatest album. Every song is great at best and ok, fun at worst. It does drag a little too long with 80 minutes and the drum machine (it's on most songs) really becomes painful after a while. All in all, it's a solid album, bordering on great. 4/5

This is probably the most german sounding album I've ever heard. Electronic music groundbreakers - they live up to their reputation. A rare album with many ambient moments that I wasn't bored by. They sound like an evolved and, at the same time, stripped down version of Tangerine Dream. 5/5

So, the album is good. It's dark and dirty, like everything from Waits "later" career. I respect the decision to have this album be stripped down in its instrumentation, with rhythmical parts that are so in your face loud so they emphasize the dark themes in the lyrics. Though I respect it, it leaves some things to be desired. I guess I was spoiled by Waits' other work, which I find better. All in all, this is still an enjoyable album, with some truly great songs, but an album I probably won't be returning to. 3.5/5

One of the musically chillest soul/funk albums I've listened to. Lyrically it's filled with social commentary. It's a great listen, not a mindblowing one, but a great listen nontheless. A strong 4/5

It's ok. The mexican influences are interesting, the country ones... aren't. It's drenched in indie sound, which I don't like, but the musicianship and singing is good. 3/5

He's a good singer, that's where I'll end with the genuine positives. The songs are mostly boring, trying to be "avant-garde" and at the same time with classical elements. The album was a chore to get through. Though it wasn't unpleasant to the ear, it was very boring. 2/5

This is an incredible classic rock album. Songs themselves, the singing, the instrumentation, everything is perfect. 5/5

You read the name of this album and you think "this is going to be boring" and then you get blown away. It isn't perfect, there are filler songs here, but Nilsson has a powerful voice and the instrumentation is really good. Also, when Without You came on, I was blown away completely. This is the best version of the song I've ever heard. 4/5

I'll give it 1.5 because I gave worse albums 1.5, this is horrible. Incredibly boring, horribly produced. I finished it over three days, little by little. I don't understand what it's doing on this list. 1.5/5

5/5 Great music. Funk at its core, but this is so much more. Soul, even fusion sounding. A great listen, a great experience.

It's a great album, no doubt about it. The story and the songs speak for themselves. It can get a little self indulgent at times, but it's one of the greatest concept albums of all time. Though I wouldn't consider it even close to the greatest Floyd albums, this is still a 4.5/5. A classic!

It's ok. The sampling heavy electronica is fun, but gets a little old quickly. 3/5

Definitely overrated, if you judge it by itself. However, if you judge it by its influence, it's one of the greatest albums of all time. You can hear bands and albums 50 years into the future, influences by this. In the end, this is a review on the album, isolated as a listening experience in 2026. This isn't a great album, it's ok at best. The music is boring and uninspired, Lou Reed is a horrible singer (Nico is ok) and a horrible guitar player. But what keeps this album from a really low grade for me is the lyricism. Reed is a poet and every theme he touches, he does it masterfully. All in all, 3/5

This is a great live album. But, it would've been of the greatest, were it cut down to a single LP. There are definitely parts of the jams that drag on too long, including the piece Feedback, whuch is mostly, well, feedback. All in all, this is a band that you can hear was having fun while playing. 4/5

This is one of the greatest rock albums I've ever heard. Sure, there are New Wave influences, but this is a pure rock album. I can't believe I haven't listened to The Cars earlier. The singing is ok, the songwriting exceptional, but the musicianship is what stands out the most to me. This was an incredibly fun experience. 5/5

I have to say, I was a little let down. I hyped it up too much in my head. Patti isn't much of a singer, but that's ok. The musicianship is very punky/new wavey and leaves something to be desired. The songwriting itself I find a little uninspired, but overall, it's ok. The only overwhelmingly positive thing I can say is the lyricism, because Patti is a true poet and you can feel every single of her words. All in all, a 3.5/5

This is one of those timeless albums. From start to finish it's incredible, made by incredible musicians. You can't help ending this album with that drum buildup and scream on Won't get fooled again. 5/5

One of the pioneering and, incredibly, one of the best punk albums of all time. It's a classic, no doubt about it. The songs are great and versatile actually. Lydon's singing is horrible, which is part of the charm, but it is what's keeping it from being a 5/5 for me. 4/5

It's a little meh, to be honest. It started great, but then it turned into music close to elevator background music, which is a shame, because I've heard great albums by them. 3/5

This is so chaotic and at the same time ingenious music, made by complete masters of their instruments. I can't believe, but this can either go to 1 or 5 out of 5. I find the music incredible, but at the same time, I feel like I was violated. It becomes a little too much at one point, but the incredible musicianship kept me going through it all. 3.5/5

So... A few songs from this are very fresh sounding pop music. The rest is a lot of "the same thing" you can hear anywhere else at the time. It's ok, it's nothing special. 3/5

A very surprising and non-country album. It's like an album of Sinatra (or such artists) covers, which I've later learned it is. It's very different than other Nelson music I've heard, but he made them his on this album. It's a great album. Not a 5/5, but a strong 4/5

This is a very pleasant listen. There is something very uplifting in this style of african a capela. It is a lot of the same in the end, but it was a beautiful experience nontheless. 3.5/5

So, this album started and I immediately thought how great the music was, but I couldn't stand the Arctic Monkeys style singing. Lo and behold, I find out that the singer is in fact the singer from Arctic Monkeys with the obnoxiously compressed vocals. That's the only down side for me. The rest is amazing, the "western style" music with surfy guitars makes this a very refreshing mid 2000s rock album. The songs themselves are also great. It's a 3.5/5 to 4/5 album for me, but it would've been a 5/5 with different vocals. A matter of personal preference, that's all.

It's good. Kind of samey, but still good. It's more of a background music, lounge music, but it's fun. 3.5/5

A monumental funk album, with some experimentation, which was probably caused by drugs. I've only heard the title track before and it truly is one of the great guitar instrumentals, but the rest of the album is where the true meat is. Great playing, singing and songwriting. 5/5

Never heard anything by the Bee Gees outside their disco music and I'm glad I finally have. This is an incredible album, with great songs. The only gripe I have with it is that it is very Beatles derivative in places, but that's not too bad as the Beatles are my favourite band. All in all, this is a 4.5/5 for me. Can't wait to hear more early Bee Gees.

Another 5/5 by Bowie. This soul period suited him very well.

Were it 15 minutes shorter, it would've been a 5/5. The playing, singing and songwriting are soulful and beautiful. Old masters who came together and made magic. 4/5

One of the greates hip-hop albums of all time. Though there are MCs that are better than the others and some are more prominent on the album than others, every single one has at least a moment where they shine the brightest. There isn't much more to be said about RZA's beats on this, it cemented him as one of the greatest producers and beatmakers. The songs stand the test of time and almost every single one is a Wu-Tang signature. 5/5

One of the best soul albums I've heard. Every song stands on its own, but it is obvious which ones were selected to be singles and proven hits. A great singer with a great album. 5/5

Very mid. There are definitely stand out tracks, but mostly it's a lot of the same. After half of this album passes it seems like Courtney Love knows one vocal line that she endlesly recycles, which is a shame, because lyrically, this is a solid album. All in all, a 3/5 for me.

It's good. Short tracks, obviously played well. A great jazz album to pass the time. However, maybe because I've listened to many Miles Davis albums that are some of the greatest I've heard, that I would say this is a 4/5, instead of a perfect score.

It started horribly, but as it went on it got better and better, but never got to impressive levels. Horrible singing, playing is mostly good, but essentially industrial (i don't like that). All in all a 2.5/5

Very boring. I'm guessing it was very popular with hippies that keep on living in off grid communes even now at age 80. The psychadelic elements I like, but the country influences I don't. 2.5/5

Another 5/5 by Bowie. An incredible glam rock album that borders on hard rock at times. This man is probably the greatest singer songwriter of all time.

By far, one of the best blues albums of all time. One of the biggest complaints for blues albums is lack of variety, but this album has plenty of it. The songs are great, though mostly covers, but arranged and played masterfully. 5/5

Some songs have a little too much country for my taste, but this is another very strong album by Young. 4/5

This is an interesting album. It's a 5/5, no doubt. Sung perfectly and incorporating music from so many different cultures and sounding beauiful. The songs themselves are great with lyrics ranging from cryptic to straightforward, as Gabriel (who I know only from his Genesis days) likes to be weird. One of the best sounding albums too, the production is timeless.

I very much don't care about this type of country music. She's a good singer, but the songs are boring, but they are played ok. It gets a little less boring when it pretends to be pop, but all in all, a very meh experience. 2.5/5

Two tracks are a little too country for my taste (though still good) and keep this from being a perfect 5/5. These guys are perfect together and Ypung brings his own different, but same energy and the product is completely victorious. Superbly sung, superbly played and written with so much passion. 4.5/5

I don't like this album very much. Cronos SUCKS as a singer and though the playing itself is great, this was recorded on a microwave and a sandwich toaster. This is sonically one of the worst albums I've ever listened to. However, I have nothing but the utmost respect for this album. Its importance in the history and evolution of metal music can't be overstated. This is an incredibly groundbreaking record and its influence can be heard to this day through countless of metal subgenres. With incredibly energetic and fast riffs and dark lyrical themes. As an influental album, it would've been a 5/5, but this is a rating of the album by itself and it is a solid 3/5

I've never listened to The Smiths before. I've heard them being praised as one of the greatest bands of all time, so, naturally, I thought I they were very overrated, without even listening to them. Now, after hearing this album, I can say one thing: The Smiths are one of the most overrated bands of all time. Morissey isn't a good singer and he is an ok lyricist. The playing is ok, it does serve the songs, but it's nothing mindblowing, when compared to their genre contemporaries. The songs are mostly ok, but forgettable, with 2-3 standouts. All in all, a mediocre album. 3/5

This is one of the most boring albums I've ever heard. She's a good singer, but it's the same boring "kill me now" song over and over again. I can respect the try to make a "modern sounding country album", but the end result is just so incredibly boring. 2/5

I was a bit bored by this. There are some tracks that have great playing, but the western narrator style of "singing" is something I didn't like. Or to put it differently, everything Cave did on this album, Tom Waits did better numerous times before and after. It was a very mediocre experience all in all, pulled up to a 3/5 by lyricism and a backing band that had no room to shine anywhere

It's a good album, but can't compare to the 60s material. Sure, Dylan is still a master of the pen and pencil, but that doesn't mean there should be a 9 minute country epic in the middle of this album. All in all, a 3.5/5

Very soulful album. A really pleasant listen (with moments of country I don't care for). All in all, the playing and singin is top notch and the songs themselves are mostly strong. Not a "blow your mind" album, but a good album nontheless. 4/5

One timeless hit of the century and some other ok to very good folk rock songs. Played well, sung ok, but unfortunately, the rest of the album (though very good), can't compare to the title track opener. 4/5

Were it 20 minutes shorter it would've been a perfect 5/5. There is such a thing as too much of something good. It's a legendary electronic album and one of the most influential too (done by one guy mostly), with a lot of legendary songs, but unfortunately, by the end you feel a little exhausted (and not in a good way). 4/5

Though it consists of all original songs, this is a very mediocre album by Rolling Stones standards. It's an ok english blues rock/ rock'n'roll album. It's a 3/5, with only 2 or 3 standout songs, it would've been an immediate 4/5 if it had one of the greatest songs of the 20th century "Paint it Black" included, like the US version of the album. This album has some semblance of what was to come, but they weren't there yet.

My friends and I listened to this is in high school and held this in such high regard as a non compromising avant garde piece of genius. Listening to this today, this is still an uncompromising avant garde piece of genius, but sometimes it borders on unlistenable. I have a high respect for it, it's incredible and at the same time horrible. Objectively this is a 3/5, but it's a 5/5 in my heart, which puts it at a 4/5 overall :p

3.5/5, unlike most albums by Lou Reed, this one is saved from complete mediocrity by incredible instrumentation and orchestration. The singing is horrible, as always and the songs themselves have few standouts (though played very well). Lyrically it says a dark story, as Reed only knows how, but lyrics aren't everything.

It truly is one of the greatest hip hop albums of the 21st century, if not all time. Lyrically, it's superb and thematically it's borderline conceptual. The beats range from old school to experimental and the end result is a masterpiece. Usually, I have a problem with albums this long, bit this one went like a breeze. 5/5

It wasn't unlistenable, but it was one of the most excrutiatingly boring albums I've ever heard. 2/5

Smooth jazz perfection. Most of the songs are Sade staples. Sung wonderfully and played in the perfect way, subdued but with complete instrument mastery. 5/5

Had this been completed in the 60s, this would rival Revolver, Sgt Pepper and Pet Sounds as a contender for the greatest album of all time. It's that good. Thank you, Brian, for finishing it, no matter how many years, trials and tribulations it took. 5/5

I'm not a fan of GnR, but this is one of the greatest debuts and classic rock albums of all time. The performances are top notch and the songs stand the test of time. As far as I'm concerned, they never rose to this level again. 5/5

It's ok, but nothing special. A little too long, but not unpleasant. Ranges from great to incredibly boring. Perfectly in the middle. 3/5

Another solid album by a solid band. The fact that they are rooted in country is incredible, because the end product is something so different and incredible. Lirically, musically and vocally just beautiful. It isn't perfect, but it's an incredible album experience nontheless. 4.5/5

I don't like the vocals on most songs, but it is balanced out by great and original guitar playing and great songwriting. Though I've never listened to TSR before, the hits on this are obvious, but the filler tracks are good as well. 4/5

It's a great album. Very funky, played by people who knew how to play. The singing is ok and the songs themselves are great. A very fun album. 4.5/5

One of the most boring singing styles I've ever listened to. The singer is a one trick pony and the same vocal lines get old after the second song. The playing is good, for the type of loud distorted grungy music of the early 90s. All in all, a forgettable experience. 3/5

One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and through it, Nas cemented itself as one of the greatest lyricists. It is his best album to this day and the beats and songs are all legendary. 5/5

Better than Meat is Murder. Morrisey sings better here, though still not good. The playing is good, the lyrics are ok. 3.5/5 Still nothing special, but a step up.

One of the greatest and groundbraking west-coast G-dub albums of all time. Dre's/Death Row's/Aftermath's signature production and sound started here and it's filled with so many legendary songs, featuring so many guests who all in their right became legends later. 5/5

5/5 I guess I was spoiled by the Beatles' discography, so everytime I listened to a solo Lennon or Harrison record, there would be a different Beatle song missing to make it perfect. However, for the first time, I find a solo Beatles record not to lack absolutely anything. The songs are catchy and memorable, with the singing and playing being great.

No CCR album is a 5/5 for me. There is always filler, but because of that their best of compilations are among the greatest albums released. There are still classics here, and the rest is great, but forgettable. 4/5

It's ok. Lyrically strong, but otherwise, a generic reggae/dub album. There weren't any memorable songs for me, but it was a pleasant experience. Still, it would've been better if it were 15 minutes shorter. 3/5

A groundbreaking electronic record and it's influence can be heard decades later. As a first time listen, I can say that the title epic is incredible, the final two tracks too, but the two part middle piece didn't do much for me. The essentially German vibe makes this a little dated, but otherwise it could've been recorded today, as far as how great sounding this is. 4/5

I never found this type of indie rock very interesting. All these bands sound the same to me, with same sounding singers and same sounding songs. There were some interesting guitar moments I enjoyed, but mostly this was a very 'meh' experience. 2.5/5

There are some legendary songs here. However, though it's a great album, I found other albums by Young from this period a little better. Still, a strong 4/5. Young is truly one of the greatest songwriters, who always stayed true to himself.

It's ok. The songs are mostly forgettable, except for the Gypsy Woman song, THAT ONE KICKS ASS. All in all, I think I listened to better music by Buckley in this challenge. 3.5/5

This is a very good album by a highly skilled rapper. It was very enjoyable, with good beats, but what makes it for me is the incredible wordplay and flows, though sometimes the lyrics don't make any sense. It is a little long, but still, a solid rap album. 4/5

Too long is an overstatement. I will not downplay the importance of both George and Ira Gershwin and of Ella Fitzgerald, but if this was a double album, this would've been a 4-5/5. Like this, this was a chore. The songs are great, the playing is great, the singing is great, but for the last hour (of over 3 hours in total) I couldn't wait for it to end. 3/5

Wasn't unpleasant, but it was very boring. It sounded like the same song being played over and over again. There were some cool guitar moments here, but all in all a very mediocre experience. 2.5/5

This was a very interesting listen. This is very proggy for a pop album. It was a great experience with great songwriting and instrumentation. 4.5/5

One of the best electronic albums I've listened to. I guess the Daft Punk influences are obvious and for me it works completely. A fun experience from start to finish. 5/5

It's truly one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Eminem's flows and wordplay are incredible, even at his most agressive moments. The songs, beats and flows stand the test of time. A masterpiece! 5/5

It's a classic and its influence can't be overstated. It is a product of its time and that's the only reason it's a 4/5 for me. Rap had evolved so much after this, but it would never have evolved had it not been for this album.

Solid classic rock album. I guess it was incredible for its time, but in hindsight it isn't the most mind blowing thing. Still, the songwriting is good and the singing/playing is, too. 4/5

Wouldn't call this Rush's best album, but it is a masterpiece nontheless. To transition from prog epics and so much experimentation of A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres, to an almost pop rock sound that still has all the progressive elements seamlessly intertwined through the songs. Masters at their absolute peaks, doing something that was the same, but very different. 5/5

It's ok. The mix of genres is interesting, but it also sounds bloated and pretentious. It's sung well, played well, but it was too long and the songs didn't really capture me. 3/5

It's a great pop album, with songs that are timeless. The influence on modern pop is immeasurable here. Not the music mostly to my liking, but it is a monumental album nontheless. 4.5/5

One of the greatest prog albums of all time, with timeless classics on it. A masterpiece! 5/5

I couldn't wait for this to end. I find this indie rock music sooooo boring and uninspired. It wasn't unpleasant, but it didn't even have one song that I liked. There were some interesting guitar moments here and there, but all in all, this was a chore. 2/5

Solid album, melodic and heavy and even with moments of rap in there. The songs are great too and were played and sung very well. 4/5

It's one of the rare examples of such experiments that worked. Masterfully combining an orchestra with a metal bend, it takes all its songs to another level that makes this a very unique and incredible experience. The only downside is the 2 hour length, but it passes in a breaze, because it's banger after banger. 4.5/5

Can be argued as Muse's best record. It's a timeless record and a modern classic. Played and sung well, with songwriting that was both inovative and rooted in classic genres, that resulted in songs like Knights of Cydonia and Supermassive Black Hole. 5/5

Another great record by Springsteen. He is an incredible songwriter and himself an icon of Americana. Don't have to add more. 5/5

It's a good synth pop album, nothing mindblowing outside the obvious hit which is probably the definitive version of the song. It's not an experience that will stay with me forever, but it wasn't unpleasant and the time spent with it was fun. 3.5/5

Interesting music, fun to listen to, though it gets a little samey after a while. It does get mixed with some foreign influences in the instrumentation, which I liked. An interesting experience. 3.5/5

Probably their best album and for me their only true 5/5 album. The songs stand the test of time and were very groundbraking psychadelic rock for its time period.

This is one of the greatest albums ever made and the best album by Elton John that I've listened to (haven't heard everything yet). A seamless double album that doesn't feel that way at all, with incredible songs, singing and instrumentation. 5/5

It's a little bit less unlistenable than Dirty. 2/5

So, I've listened to a few Neil Young albums in this challenge. After The Gold Rush is still by far the best, but this is a close second. The songs are incredible and played really well. 5/5

It's another solid Kraftwerk album. 4/5

My first 1/5. Completely unlistenable. Why is this here? I think only a masochist can listen to this so they can pretend to like it and say "YOU DON'T APPRECIATE REAL ART"

It's a classic. Can't give it a perfect score only because I find it a little bit lacking in comparison to other Wu Tang solo albums of the era, but it's a great album nontheless. 4/5

It is a masterpiece and no wonder many consider it their best (I'm still a proponent of the more progy Queen II). I don't think there is much to say about the songwriting and performances here that hasn't been said a billion times. This is an incredible album by a band at the height of their power. 5/5

It's a great album, pure rock and nothing else, with a few classic songs. Not the greatest album, but a great one still. 4/5

There are good songs here, but I find the album experience a bit boring, unfortunately. The drum machine goth rock becomes very samey after a few songs and sometimes it's hard to distinguish where one song ends and where one starts. All in all, to have songs from this album as part of a playlist would be incredible, but as an album in its entirety... it's a 3/5

A solid folk rock album. Nothing mindblowing, but not bad at all. 4/5

Were it an hour long, it would've been a 3/5. These guys can play, no doubt about it, but I really don't like country and bluegrass that much. Since it's over 2 hours long, it's a 2/5. TOO DAMN LONG!

I like the playing, it's great. I don't like the singing and the songwriting. Too glammy for my tastes. I understand that this is an important record from the time, but for me it's an unfortunate 3/5

Masterfully played, but outside of the standout legendary tracks, I found it lacking some songwriting variety in the second half. It was still good, but a little forgettable. Still, it's a legendary album and in the end it's a solid 4/5 for me.

This is one of the best albums I've ever listened to. You can pay attention to the concept plot, or not, it's simply perfect. The songs are incredible, sung and played great. 5/5...Wow

It's ok. Bossa nova mixed with 60s flower power pop. Nothing special, but nothing bad either. 3.5/5

The bass omitting mix is bad. Sure, not every single song isn't a metal anthem... but dammit this is by far my favourite Metallica album with some of the greatest songs they ever made, bordering on progressive metal. With some of its obvious flaws, this is still a 4.5/5 (In my hear, it's a 10/5)

Really mediocre and boring. 2.5/5

Had they had a decent producer and mixing engineer, this would've maybe been a 3.5/5 album. As it is, it's crap and it's barely a 2/5

He has a great voice and sings well. The songs are boring, unfortunately (except for the opening track). 3/5

It's a great reggae record and as such, it can't go above 4/5. A fun listen with some memorable songs, but it's still the same thing for 40 minutes.

It's a great album with legendary tracks on it. Great songs, played well and a fun time that seemed to pass in a matter of seconds. 4.5/5

By far one of my favourite rappers. One of the best solo WuTang albums I've heard so far. The beats and samples are perfect, every guest verse is great and Ghostface's storytelling is off the charts. Won't call it perfect, but it's an incredible album, nontheless. 4.5/5

An absolute 5/5. The singing/rapping is great, backed by an incredible band. I'll be returning to this. A true revelation of an album and artist.

One of the best irish music albums I've listened to and in spirit, this sounds like a punk album and it works. I've had a lot of fun with this. It's not the greatest album I've heard, but it's great. Strong 4/5

And so, the birth of heavy metal as we know it happens and the world was never the same. If this was rated by the importance of this album, it would be a 100/5 stars. But besides the importance and influence, this is an incredible album by itself. Is this Sabbath's best album? Maybe it's not, but it could be argued that it is. The songs are standing the test of time and being recorded in two days, it has great production and sound quality. An amazing album by one of the greatest bands ever to take up instruments. 5/5

It's perfect, from start to finish. Masterfully played and arranged with a big band orchestra. The songs themselves are great fun. A great jazz/blues/soul album

I can understand that Alanis' voice and singing style are not going to gel with everyone, but ot works for me. This is an incredible alt pop/rock album with obvious hits. Very strong album. 4.5/5

5/5. A masterpiece and it's not even their best album in my opinion. An incredible hard rock album with signs of the prog powerhouse this band would become very soon after.

It's an incredible album with many lyrical themes and incredible beats. Were it 20 minutes shorter, it would've been a perfect 5/5. The way it is, it's a steong 4/5

A great album, but I find it to be weaker than others. Still, the playing and songwriting is good here, with one of, if not the greatest pop song of all time being here. Still, I find Zenyata Mondata, Regatta de Blanc and Outlandos D'Amour better than this one. 4/5

I am very biased as far as this album goes. I've watched the film and listened to the album so many times, I know every single note and word. This is the pinnacle of 60s pop/rock'n'roll, with songs that stand the test of time. Sure, The Beatles later had better and groundbraking albums, but this is still the best album of the Beatlemania area and still a 5/5.

It's a great album. The first 2-3 songs didn't do much for me, but as it went on it was only getting better. It missed a 5 star rating by so little. Really good! 4/5

It's great! Did this man make a bad album in the 70s? It's not Songs in the Key of Life, but it's still a 4.5/5 album. Great songs, great playing. He is setting himself up in my mind as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

Yeah. It goes in my top 10 of all time list. I mean, I play it on a regular basis and enjoy it every time. This time it wasn't any different. Almost every song is perfection and those that aren't are still good. 5/5 if there ever was a one.

5/5. A funk masterpiece. The long songs are a vibe and enjoyable from start to finish. The rest is incredible too.

I get the concept, but in the end I found it a bit boring. There are tracks here that are breathtakingly beautiful, but over the course of the album the songs meld with each other and the lack of musical variety really becomes jarring. Still, this is better than a lot of other Swift music which I found to be generic modern pop. 3.5/5

Many fans hold this as the best Pantera album and one of the greatest metal albums of all time. Though Cowboys From Hell takes the Pantera crown for me, this is a near perfect album and a clear 5/5. This album describes Pantera as a band the best: A heavy sound with a new level of confidence and power (pun intended). Metal wasn't the same after.

The first true prog rock album, probably. It's a glorious statement, from the opener that's one of the great prog rock anthems to the mellow areangements of the rest of the album. This is incredible and near perfect. 5/5

It's a great album by a band who perfectly adapted their blues rock for the 80s. The hits are obvious and are listened to to this day. However, the drenched in synth sound feels a little dated and some songs are obvious filler. It's a 4/5 for me.

One of the most influential rappers at the peak of his creative power. If it were only for It Was a A Good Day and Check Yo' Self, it would've been a great album, but it's a masterpiece front to end. 5/5

The perfect 80s pop album and one of the absolute best pop albums I've ever heard. The songs are incredible and George's singing is incredible (as always). Not a fan of drum machines, but they work for this style of music. 5/5

One of the greatest albums ever recorder. Not my favourite PF album, but it is a breakthrough of cosmic proportions and its influence cannot be denied. 5/5

There is rarely a more iconic and better jazz fusion album than this one. Masters of their craft at the top of their game. From a hit that is Birdland to the rest of this album, it's fusion perfection. 5/5

The rawness of the album and its obvious influence on hard and heavy music that was demands incredible respect. The opening cover track is legendary and sets you up very well for what follows. This isn't a perfect album, it's a very good album, but its flaws are obvious too, from the dated production to the songs being a little thin as this was a 3 piece band. Still, for the songs themselves and its historical importance, it's a 4/5!

Santana's masterpiece. You get everything, from blues with latin conotations, to fusion to Hendrix style psychadelic rock. Every song is great, with some obvious evergreen hits. 5/5

It's a journey, definitely, being a 48 minute continuous instrumental piece. In the end you can't but marvel at ot as an accomplishment by a teenager playing all the instruments on a composition he wrote himself and the end product being an incredible, influential piece of music. 5/5