I'm not much of a hip-hop head, so I didn't know what to expect going into this. I actually ended up enjoying this. Aggressive rhythms and pointed social commentaries that are still (unfortunately) relevant today.
Hell of a debut album. Already had their sound and style locked in. Fun mix of hip hop and rock. Fight for Your Right and No Sleep Till Brooklyn shine here.
Fun hip-hop grooves, little bit of funk flavor, solid energy, I can see why the singles were picked to be singles against the other songs on the album. A couple songs feel like they sit on a groove and don't really go anywhere with it. Probably a 6 or 7 out of 10 while still listening mid-album.
I've long since known about Born On the Bayou and Proud Mary. Those are classic rock legends. I'm curious to see how the rest of the album compares to what I've already known. ---------------- I feel like Graveyard Train dragged on a bit, but I don't think that detracts much from the album as a whole. Excellent swampy blues rock.
It feels appropriate that I get this album on the day the world loses Ozzy Osbourne. Taking it back to the start of the legend, and the birth of Heavy Metal, this album is a must listen. A dark, powerful sound blending in some blues infused rock. Excellent from start to finish.
Lovely, serene, introspective folk album. Very simple arrangements, almost feeling a little lonely at times. This was really nice for a quick half hour experience.
An enjoyable primarily acoustic folk experience with varied stylings throughout. Me & Julio is the personal pick here.
As a born and raised Jersey boy, it's hard not to know about the Boss and his catalog in some form or another. It's ingrained in New Jersey culture like pork roll and summers down the shore on the boardwalk. I've known Springsteen's major hits for most of my life, but I never sat down and listened to an album from him before. This was some great blue collar Americana rock. Springsteen's singing style can definitely be divisive, but I feel like it adds to the everyman feel of the message and storytelling he puts into his lyrics.
Heart of Gold and Old Man are classics for a reason. A nice mix of acoustic folk, rock, and a little bit of orchestral accompaniment.
A unique indie blend of rock, hip-hop, funk, and Indian elements. Not quite my taste, but I didn't think this was a bad album at all.
Some decent 90s Britpop with some good ideas and catchy hooks. The album couldn't maybe been a bit tighter and more cohesive by cutting a couple songs.
A quirky and eclectic first solo outing from Peter Gabriel. A little bit all over the place sonically, but there's a few songs in here I enjoyed and that I feel give the best framework for where his sound would head from here. Solsbury Hill definitely stands above the rest
Man, I'm torn on this one. I had some high hopes going into this, because I know and enjoy a number of Bowie songs already. For the first half of this album, it was a pretty good, synth-heavy experience. However, from "Sense of Doubt" through "Neuköln", it was purely instrumental experimental soundscapes. Now, instrumentals aren't inherently bad by any means. These tracks, however, just stripped all the energy that the first half of the album had. Some of that energy returned in the last song, "Secret Life of Arabia," but the previous three tracks really killed the flow for me.
Outstanding grunge album. Ranging from loud and aggressive to softer and melodic to straight up noise at times. A staple of the era.
An excellent display of musicianship here. Starship Trooper and I've Seen All Good People stand out for sure.
I'm not much of a hip-hop head, so I didn't know what to expect going into this. I actually ended up enjoying this. Aggressive rhythms and pointed social commentaries that are still (unfortunately) relevant today.
Jazzy, groovy, funky, infectious rhythms. I had never heard of this artist before and had no expectations going into this. I am blown away. This album is outstanding.
Had to chase this one down on YouTube. Interesting proto-grunge punk.
Others have talked about Clapton as a person already. I'm here solely for the music, not the man. This is a decent blues rock album, but most of it's nothing really mind blowing. Layla is the obvious star here. There's a reason that's the one that still gets played on classic rock radio decades later. Other than Layla, I think Bell Bottom Blues is worth the listen.
Hell of a debut album. Already had their sound and style locked in. Fun mix of hip hop and rock. Fight for Your Right and No Sleep Till Brooklyn shine here.
Enjoyable glam rock, if not a bit strange here and there (piano solo in the title track especially so)
Some exceptional soul and funk compositions here. Do Your Thing is a monster of jam, clocking in at just shy of 20 minutes. The iconic theme song sets the mood before the primarily instrumental experience begins to weave a mix of energetic and mellow soundscapes.
Speakerboxxx came out of the gate swinging. High energy, aggressive, and funky. Phenomenal instrumentations accompany many of these tracks (which also applies to Love Below). I was surprised how much I was enjoying this album. As for Love Below, it just didn't carry the same strength that Speakerboxxx had, in my opinion. That's not to say it's bad; Hey Ya! and Roses especially are outstanding songs on Love Below. I can also respect a good concept album, with this focusing on love. Maybe my opinion will change with another listen, but this is where my first impression with this double album as a whole sits.