"Can't really sing" singers don't really do it for me.

I recognize the artistry and contribution to Hip Hop, and the rhyming was quite impressive. However, this just isn't my cup of tea, personally, and none of the songs really grabbed me.

This was a 3 at first; although in the first half you can clearly hear the influence Depeche Mode has had (especially on Lady Gaga with "Strangelove," but also Muse, the Killers, about a dozen other indie rock bands, the entirety of Techno...), I have to say 80s synth is not my scene. Things got way more interesting in the second half, though, with "Stjarna" and DM's take on "Route 66" being particular favorites of mine. "Pimpf" was also a unique standout, reminiscent of dramatic music soundtrack, although I don't know how I feel about it being heavily inspired by Wagner. Beethoven, of course, gets a 5 for his composition. In the end, 4 stars overall.

I will say that this album feels very ahead of its time, and I know that it's later songs and acts that build on this one, not vice versa. But it was just very meh, especially in comparison to R.E.M.'s later songs. Nothing stood out. Theoretically I like the genre and style, but I can't tell you anything about what I listened to. Honestly if there were half stars, this would be a 2.5 because I didn't mind listening to it. There just didn't seem to be much to this album other than historical significance.

Didn't mind listening to it, and "Black Magic Woman" is a great song. But it turned out to be more boring than expected. At least it was short.

Things I was not expecting to hear on a Neil Young album: Battle 2 from FFV. Things I expected to hear, based on other reviews of this album: Neil Young's Kermit the Frog voice. (Sadly, there was no Muppetry here.) Things I did not hear: Any melodic standouts. Disappointing for an album that featured the London Symphony Orchestra on not one, but two tracks. Inoffensive listening for the most part, but I'm actually quite disappointed. Thought I was going to like this one more.

What is this wannabe Brooklyn-ass nonsense.

It was fine. Message In a Bottle not enough to bring the meh up in this album... I never really liked it, compared to some of their other stuff. Just not my thing.

Noah Kahan gets four stars.

The Beach Boys have some catchy tunes and a very distinct sound and harmonization. On paper I really should like them — and I do love a number of their songs. But while I'm not usually a lyrics person, there are some questionable, misogynistic, and frankly bad lyrics on this album. So much so that this got pulled down to a 3, when it could have been a 4 or even 5.

So I did some reading on this album, because otherwise I didn't understand its inclusion on the list. And well, respect to Devo for being angry leftists churning out satire. They get an extra star for their Ramones-like vibe. Unfortunately, the thing about satire is that it has a tendency to fall completely flat if the context is not present... And in this case, not only has the context not been preserved, but it has all aged like milk. If I can't listen to a song in public (and I'm pretty sure, for example that the term "Mongoloid" has been out of fashion since before I was born), I don't think it belongs on a list like this anymore. But maybe it's just too deep for me, and I'm the de-evolved one.

I can hear the influence of this album, but apart from "Where Is My Mind" the vocals make for a challenging listen. Fun guitar, though.

I never knew I needed the Beatles doing 90s boy band vocals over medieval bhangra, and yet apparently I do. A pleasantly easy listen filled with interesting compositions. Some hits, some misses, but this album was far better than expected (although disclaimer that I'm a sucker for both orchestras and the Beatles sound). "Your Dictionary" lyrics were so awful, they actually became entertaining. I'm actually kind of disappointed they're not properly on any of the streaming services.

Some fun guitar riffs (which then reminded me of Guitar Hero), but ultimately this is not my thing. It wasn't completely bad to have on in the background, though.

It was... fine. I could see this being played at a wine bar. She has a lovely voice. Nothing, however, stood out. She gets three stars for the vibe.

Highway to Hell was fun. The rest of it was similarly high energy, but nothing else really stood out. This one is a high 3 star.

"Can't really sing" singers don't really do it for me.

If I can borrow one of the words used in this album: it's doodoo.

Not what I would have personally chosen to listen to, but I hear the heavy influence it's had on later music, and it had my kid dancing.

This was a waste of the instrumentals (which are what get this its second star). Though at least Van Morrison didn't use the word "doodoo" in his lyrics, like the guy two albums ago. I think.

This was my first time actually listening to Black Sabbath, and I gotta say, this wasn't remotely as corrupting or frightening as all the breathless evening news reports made it sound. I'm honestly disappointed; I was expecting Satan in his palace of brimstone and instead, I even got a song that was Satan on holiday in Spain. Outside of that, though, this was an oddly enjoyable listen. RIP Ozzy.

Another meh album, but Layla gets it an extra star. Not really incentivized to go higher since Eric Clapton sucks as a person.

Black Hole Sun is such a good song.