8/10. Very good alternative album

3.5 stars. I do not generally listen to rap albums but I might start after this album. Great rhymes but the lack of a good hook drops the score from 4 to 3.5 stars.

Great storytelling and songwriting. Classical country album unfortunately just not for me

3.8. Muddy Waters voice and guitar work on the album are fantastic.

This album was just a fun listen. Super catchy beats and lyrics

4.5 stars. The album is well put together. Marvin Gaye is a fantastic artist.

3.85 stars. Great soul album

Not a huge fan of this type of music. The album felt somewhat repetitive. While the jazz feel of the album was great the fast paced nature of the songs felt out of place

Disclaimer: Clowns were hurt in the making of this album Positives: I understand what the band were trying to do with this album. It's definitely out of the box and very creative. Negatives: The first song is very creepy. I get the feeling of impending doom from the rest of the album. It tries very hard to be creative but misses the mark. Just when you think it's getting good it beers wildly off course. Also why are there so many clown horns?

Very funky album Positives: The album is well written with infectious grooves. Many songs are very catchy and enjoyable Negatives: The first half of the album feels very monotonous and the lyrics are superficial

Pros: For an album released in the 50s, the qualityia decent and Sarah Vaughan voice is really good Negatives: The album is a tad bit long

Pros: The album came out in 1972 and you can hear that this album clearly played a role in many later released glam rock albums. Cons: The lead singers voice is not my cup of tea as there is plenty of screaming on the album. The major issue I have with the album though are the terrible and unimaginative lyrics.

His voice is a bit jarring at first but once you get into the album, his voice matters less and less

This album was great from start to finish.

3.5 stars. The album has a strangely relaxing vibe to it. The issue is the album is far too long. After around the 40 min mark the album becomes a little boring to listen to.

This album sounds like what I imagine the 80s sounded like. The album comes off as very generic with most of the songs sounding like copies of other more popular songs which came before. The rap aspects of the album also fall flat, however I still enjoyed the songs. The lyrics on the album are also unimaginative

This album is the best live album I've listened to. Sam Cooke's enthusiasm is infectious and it's difficult not to tap your feet to the beat. The album is also only +- 35 mins long

Really good instrumentals. Very well put together record.

The first song on this album is quite generic. After the first song, the album gets better. The vocals are grating at times, however it does not take away from the music itself. This album is also strangely nostalgic

A classic for a reason. Great guitar work