This album is a must for this list. It is the start of what becomes a very varied style across albums for the Beatles and contains the song Michelle, one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, as well as Norwegian Wood, a titillating ballad that set the Paul Anca fans off the rails. An amazing album that I continue to frequently listen to.
It typified the era but was nothing I would readily recommend
Very innovative and catchy tunes. As always expect the unexpected from Jack and Meg. Fun and provocative.
It is a blended and exceptional album. Song styles range from remnants of Dire Straits to Bob Dylan. Sound blending is amazing and it is worth a listen time and again.
It was fine for heading down memory land but it did not hold up over time.
Reminded me of the uniqueness of Ozzy, a great pioneer with an incredible voice and sense of humor.
Brilliant from beginning to end.
It has it’s place for being a vanguard punk forerunner but does not equate to being on this list.
I have talked about and listened to this amazing musical work for years and to put it bluntly if I could only take five albums with me to hear for the rest of my life, this would be my first pick. It reverberates from beginning to end and will last through the ages.
Great album that capitalizes on great guitar playing, fun songs, and an easier time of life. Almost captures a live Van Halen performance.
While it had a few good songs, the album was all over the place and I found it to be a weak link to the overall magnificent music the Byrds produced.
I have been listening to music all of my life and this was the first time I heard this band. Quite innovative and fun. Combined a big band sound with great pop lyrics. A little redundant at times but overall a great catch.
It does not get much better. Classic rock guitar playing heroes that will live on forever. ZZ will never be eliminated.
One of my favorites of all time and a great prequel to the Miseducation of Lauren Hill which is up there with Songs In The Key of Life. Playful and powerful raps that touch the soul. As I listened to this wonderful record again, it dawned on me that this album set the tone and was replicated in one fashion or another many times. Not going to convince me that Lin Manual Miranda did not have the Fugees in mind when he created Hamilton.
It was interesting and had some new vibes that I had not encountered before. Reminded me at times of Joy Division with a bit more pop attached. Fun but not a repeat listen.
I enjoyed it, especially the first song, but do not feel the band settled into a musical style that was clear and identifiable. At times they sounded like Bowie, and than got very :poppy", and over the course of the album I started to drift as I could not center on the bands perspective and where they wanted to go with their music. With that being said, the first song is catchy and a lot of fun.
Smashing Pumpkins are a band that is here to stay. Lyrical and raw music that is original and stands on its own. Only thing better than listening to Smashing Pumpkins in whatever format suits you, is seeing the band perform live. Easily makes the cut as being one of the greatest blended hard core albums of all times.
Here goes-that album was absolutely awful and leads me to think that AI is generating this list. There have been some greats so far, but this was nothing but fast babble that I will not listen to again.
Loved this album from the first time I heard. Captured the heart and soul of those who struggle and reminded me of a Steinbeck novel. Fast Cars is the crowd pleaser but there are multiple great songs captured on this one. Was happy to see Luke Combs recognized and brought Fast Cars back to life.
It does not get any better than the King of the Blues. Every note hits perfection on this captivating live album.
It was fine but I am not sure why it made the list. Nice background music that incorporated world music but not something I would be likely to listen to again.
I grew up listening to Sly and his cutting edge music. When he first hit the scene there had been nothing like him before. Borrowing from funk, rock and a big band sound, he created a genre all his own. Shaped the future of music in so many ways. I love the album Stand. It rocks until the last two songs which I think via the instrumental moves us away from the rapid pulse and protest of the earlier songs. For this reason, I am rating this one a 4.
This album is a must for this list. It is the start of what becomes a very varied style across albums for the Beatles and contains the song Michelle, one of the most beautiful love songs ever written, as well as Norwegian Wood, a titillating ballad that set the Paul Anca fans off the rails. An amazing album that I continue to frequently listen to.
Amazing album and one I am consistently drawn back to. One great song after another by the musician's musician. Van Morrison is an incredible talent. Nothing beats Into the Mystic.