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Captain Beefheart & His Magic BandFun, avant-garde chaos. Not something I'd listen to again, but I get why it was a breath of fresh air back then. 7/10.
Fun, avant-garde chaos. Not something I'd listen to again, but I get why it was a breath of fresh air back then. 7/10.
A truly amazing live album performance and a real pleasure to listen to. The band plays as smooth as butter. Solid 9/10.
Beautiful, Timeless, relaxing, I have no better words. 9/10.
Not really my kind of music, but the album does have some undeniable classics like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Bennie and the Jets, and Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting (my personal favorite). It deserves its spot on the 1001 Albums list, but I wouldn’t listen to it again. 7.5/10
Great listen, an album with a lot of soul. A perfect folk record, worthy of the 1001 Albums of All Time. Sounds like it was made in the future using old recording equipment. 9/10.
Great for its time, though difficult to assess by modern standards. A respectable piece of jazz—well-crafted but somewhat tame. Standout songs for me: Midnite Blue & Splanky. 8/10.
An intriguing concept—melding Brit-Pop, Indian music, and dance-pop—but the execution doesn't quite land. The vocals lack energy, and several tracks just don’t hold attention. That said, there are glimpses of promise, especially on “We’re in Your Corner.” & "Candyman". If you're into an Indian-tinged, danceable pop sound, give Peter Cat Recording Co.’s Memory Box a spin instead. 5/10.
Some great tracks on this one, though I'm not typically a fan of this era's style. I thought it was a good listen overall, but I did miss those big highs. The chord progressions felt a bit repetitive at times. Still, it's a solid experience. 7.5/10.
Let me start by saying these kinds of reviews are a depressing reminder of how closed-minded people can be. “Oh, good music isn’t being made anymore” — what nonsense. It’s fine to dislike a sound, but calling it “the downfall of music” just because it’s not your taste? That’s ridiculous. Take a look at yourself. That said, this is undeniably an influential album — it just doesn’t fully click for me personally. I enjoy some Frank Ocean tracks like Novacane & Pyramids, but a full album of his style starts to feel a bit monotonous. The lyrics are strong, great singing vocals, the beats and instrumentals are excellent, but his calm, talky rapping style just doesn’t fully work for me. It absolutely deserves its place on the 1001 Albums list, but as a complete listen it’s not my thing. 7.5/10.
Incredible listen with so much energy and amazing vocals! The instrumentals are fantastic – it blends Folk, Rock, and Pop seamlessly. I absolutely love this album and will definitely keep it in my rotation. Joni Mitchell truly stands out as one of the best! 9.5/10
Great listen overall—an experimental mix of electronic sounds, guitar, and edgy vocals. I was ready to give it 4 stars, but the track Closer really put me off. I don’t mind edgy vocals or provocative lyrics, but this one pushed it a bit too far. It started to feel reminiscent of those 2009 bowl-cut kids, and not in a good way. Still, a solid 7.5/10.