Donald Fagen’s voice floats above a sumptuous blend of jazz, pop, and pristine digital production. Don’t know them but Larry Carlton on guitar, Jeff Porcaro on drums, not particularly standout instrumentals. For its time the sound is amazing though. Final Ranking: Lyrics: 6/10 Instrumentals: 5/10 Vocals: 6/10 Album Flow: 7/10 Originality: 5/10 Overall for a debut album it’s really standout. Matter of fact with such good sound production it’s one of the better debuts of the time. Overall okay not overly enjoyable

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys is like sitting on the porch at sunset, thinking about life, love, and all the weird in-between feelings. Odd little sound effects, and harmonies so good they almost don’t sound real. It’s warm, emotional, and surprisingly experimental, but still easy to just sink into. Final Ranking: Lyrics: 7/10 Instrumentals: 6/10 Originality: 8/10 Album Cohesion and Flow: 8/10 Vocals: 9/10 – Borderline 10, might change after Overall: A classic that’s easy to respect, perfect for old vibes that aren't boring and again with godly harmonies. The like of which are rarely seen, this album realistically shaped the entire genre and for the time was very progressive and strangely experimental for a group established for that long.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie feels like flipping through a scrapbook of moods and styles, all tied together by his insane songwriting. Cool folk-inspired tunes, and bursts of glam rock, but Bowie’s voice and wit keep it all grounded. Final Ranking: Lyrics: 9/10 Instrumentals:8/10 Originality: 9/10 Album Cohesion and Flow: 8/10. Vocals: 9/10 Overall: Hunky Dory is Bowie experimenting with identity through sound. Bro is pulling from folk, pop, glam, art rock, and I think cabaret (What actually definies a piece as being cabaret?.) It’s not locked into one style, but instead shows how many directions Bowie could go at once. That genre-jumping energy, paired with some of his strongest early songwriting, makes it both unpredictable and timeless. Liiterally a timeless Bowie Classic. My Highest rated Album for now. If I were to give it an overall score thoough it would haeve to be 8.5/10

The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses 1989 Background:The Stone Roses are an English rock band formed in the early 1980s. This first album of theirs received critical acclaim and is by far their most known and recognizable work. Some cite it as one of the most significant English records ever recorded. Interesting to note that the Stone Roses are the third attempt at a band by Ian Brown and John Squire. They became the main faces of the madchester movement when they switched to a more psychedelic rock genre. They also influenced and inspired some great bands, notably Oasis and the Verve Genres and Influences:Their main genres throughout their career were Garage rock, electronic dance music, Kraukrock, Northern Soul and Punk Rock. They have been cited as saying that their main influences include: The Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Smiths, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Interesting how some of those influences can be seen in this album. Tracks: I wanna be Adored~ At first glance a simple track with a simple meaning. Its stand out being the repeated line: I wanna be adored. For the first 40 seconds of the song its just some strange noises and no particular instruments. The song describes the narrator being possessed by the devil along with an eventual admission of guilt. The song ridicules those who are vainly obsessed with gaining the approval and adoration of others. She Bangs the Drums ~ Their first top 40 hit. Talks about a couple that has fallen out of love. It begins with him talking in the present (him being the narrator) in disdain for his former lover but quickly changes to talking about the past and the joy they used to feel. Waterfall ~ Definitely most recognizable due to its legendary repeating guitar riff. The song's lyrics, though often interpreted as a metaphor for breaking free and starting anew, also carry subtle political undertones, possibly referencing the socio-political climate of the time. Don't Stop ~ The most hated song on the album for good reason. Its lazy and is simply the previous track played in reverse with some new lyrics. It would have been fun for the start of the B side of the disc or as a hidden song but instead its the fourth track. Most people skip it to get to the fifths and it has the least amount of plays in the album. Bye Bye Bad Man ~ Commonly accepted as being a commentary on the 1968 student revolts in Paris against President, General Charles De Gaulle. Ian Brown stated: "Imagine a protester singing [it] in a policeman's face during the Paris riots. Then you'll get some idea what it's about" That pretty much encapsulates the mood of the song. Elizabeth My Dear ~ "“My aim is true / my message is clear / It’s curtains for you / Elizabeth, my dear.” An anti-monarchy message inspired by the Sex Pistols own 'God Save the Queen'. A quick reference to the band's punk roots. (Song for my) Sugar Spun Sister ~ A song about infatuation and the lengths one goes to in pursuit of love, often fueled by youthful naivety and superficial attraction. The lyrics, coupled with John Squire's guitar work, evoke a sense of innocence and the feeling of a special, perhaps even slightly foolish, moment in time. This is the one ~ In 1985 The Stone Roses were locked in a room by their record producer Martin Hannett and told they weren't allowed out until they wrote a song. This tune was the result of this curfew. Like many of their songs this has a number of Biblical references. A bit Nirvana-ish. Almost didn't make it onto the record due to its slight controversies and the fact it was really a song to be performed live. I Am the Resurrection ~ One of the most legendary English closing tracks of all time. One that became a Manchester United anthem all through the 80s and 90s is easily one of the most significant anthem songs to come out of then England. The song lyrics describe a broken down relationship between two people, one of whom is the messiah. The song is told from the messianic narrator’s point of view and reads like a hate letter for most of the song Overall: An album with many influences that went on to inspire many. Iconic instrumentals that stood out at the time. Lyrics commenting on poignant political issues with little worry about repercussions. A distinctly Rock album with traces of Punk. Personally, not one of my favourites but can definitely see where it got off influencing other artists. Final Ranking: Lyrics: 6/10 ~Lyrics that are consistently commenting on poignant political issues and they are easy to relate to for someone living in England at the time Originality: 8/10 ~ We’re talking about a genre defining album. Original songs and instrumentals and a type of music that hadn’t really been seen or popularized at the time Vocals: 6/10 ~ Good vocals but don’t really stand out that much Instrumentals: 8/10 ~ Great instrumentals that bounce off each other to really create the atmosphere and mood of the album. Album Flow/Cohesion: 7/10 ~ Most songs flow into each other apart from the infamous track 3 and 4 combo. The atmosphere is maintained the whole time and the tone is constant