One of my dad's 80's albums that i listened to the most growing up.
Ah yes, Talking Heads. They definitely exude that "80's band" feel. I think this is one of their earlier albums, so a lot less "Pop-y" than I was expecting.
Honestly, nothing really stood out to me here. I don't have any negatives nor do I have many positives. Even though I've never listened to 90% of the tracks here, everything feels incredibly familiar. Somewhat mediocre, not something I'm super into.
Favorite Track: Heaven
A part of me thinks that I'm giving this a 4 just because it's Hendrix. But then I think to myself, "does it even matter? It's Jimi Hendrix." I definitely think this album deserves all the praise it's been given over the years.
Having never fully listened to a Hendrix album, I was surprised by the broad range of tone from each track. I was expecting more "vintage Hendrix" like Purple Haze, but there were quite a few tracks that were a significant departure from that iconic sound.
That being said, the majority of the album does have that "Vintage Hendrix" tone, which tbh has never been a big favorite of mine, but it does really shine a spotlight on the guitar throughout the album.
Also didn't realize how short each track was. Every song is short, simple, sweet, and to the point, and for the most part, I'm all about it. I think, for me, this does result in a few tracks being fairly "boring/repetitive" but nothing that betrays the albums own theme/tone.
Favorite Tracks: May This Be Love - I actually had to pause and re-listen because I wasn't expecting a song like this
51st Anniversary - I love that pre-chorus breakdown thing
I think my favorite part of this album was the name.
I'm not sure what exactly makes this a must listen to album. Perhaps this is another instance of being a product of its time but unless this was literally the first instrumental electronic album ever made (which it might be) I don't see it. Without the context of it being a top 1001 album I likely would have felt differently.
All that being said, I still enjoyed the listen because it does cater to my biases, it's just fairly muted, like a watered down Aphex Twin. Also discovered I've had "Roygbiv" on one my my old playlists from almost a decade ago.
My thoughts are a bit everywhere with this album. I can't quite decide whether I like it or dislike it. As I'm re-listening to tracks it is starting to grow on me, but my initial impression still stands.
Favorite Track: Roygbiv i guess
I have to assume this album is the pioneer of 2000’s pop. At the time of its conception, music production began transitioning to a more digital production process and its on full display here.
This album is likely the reason ddr music exists. And without 2000’s ddr (and daft punk), we don’t get Virtual Self + Porter Robinson. The influence here is incredible. The soft, overly processed female vocals, the "cringe-y" lyrics, the simplistic drum patterns...
A few tracks I outright despised, but I can’t deny its impact on the modern genres I love. The tail end of the album is quite nice.
Favorite Tracks: Nobody’s Perfect
What it Feels Like For A Girl
I had a lot of fun with the beginning section of this album for what I feel are obvious reasons.
There is certainly a lot I enjoyed here but it tapered off toward the end for me. Overall quite solid.
Interesting album. Don't have too much to say about it. Overall enjoyed the fairly experimental sounds of the album.
Sections really reminded my of the Ocarina of Time OST. Perhaps it was the generous usage of woodwinds.
Enjoyed the Elvis educational. Again a sound ive heard countless times, still, a pleasant ballad. Origin of pop is here.