I really enjoyed this. Part way through the album it occurred to me that this sounded familiar. It reminded me of that music video where Christopher Walken dances. What do you know it's the same artist. I listened to this while working and it was great for that because there aren't any lyrics and it's pretty vibey.
Overall great album. Fun, funny, funky. A number of classics here.
This was a fun and enigmatic album. It just FEELS British. What must have felt extremely experimental at the time feels almost familiar now likely due to the influence this album had on music going forward.
I thought this album was kind of 'meh' to be honest. A couple of times I thought "oh this is interesting" but other than that I don't have much positive to say. I don't think I'd listen again.
He was clearly going through something at the time. But it hits all the soulful and funky beats you'd expect just with a bit of an edge.
This album was kind of all over the place. I think I liked it? At times I didn't. I'm still not sure. But there were definitely a couple of songs that stood out.
The lyrics weren't all bad. But they weren't enough to save this album. It was difficult to get through. If I was in the backseat on a road trip with friends and someone had the aux and put this on I'd open the door and jump out.
It's probably unfair to say that this was surprisingly good because obviously everybody (especially anyone watching Sesame Street in the 90s) is familiar with Stevie Wonder. But before this I don't think I could identify any of his songs. I certainly recognized a few on this album. And overall I can see why he was so iconic. Great album.
Jazzy and folky. Pretty enjoyable.
This album was weird but I liked parts of it. I'd probably give it 2.5 stars if I could.
Bob Dylan is great and this album is no exception, but there's only so much you can listen to in a row.
Rod has a very distinctive voice and sound and that makes his music interesting. I don't think I have ever sought his music out and this album didn't change that but it didn't make my opinion of him worse.
Loved this. Several absolute classics on this album and a few gems I'd never heard.
This album is not noteworthy to me. I listened to it but couldn't tell you anything about it, good or bad.
This was pretty good. Nice, indie, folkish album. Enjoyable
A classic. Nothing new or surprising here because I've heard all of these songs a million times but still good.
This reminded me of Interpol. Pretty good. Easy listening.
Just okay. You'd really have to be in a specific mood to play this album. Maybe if you are having a hard time sleeping.
Not my favorite Eminem album but it is a classic.
Enjoyable to a fan of the genre. Good listen.
Not bad. Fun listen. Good autumnal vibes.
I liked it. The samurai subplot was fun. The songs were entertaining. The beat was nice.
My favorite track was the last one where it was just a recording of the fellas opening their burger order and talking. The rest of the tracks were fine, just exactly what you'd expect from the beach boys.
The songs all sound more or less the same to me. Not upsetting, but not interesting.
A couple of 4 or 5 star songs on this album. I liked this one slightly more than the previous Stevie Wonder album, but it is quite long and by the end I felt like I had more than my fill.
One of the classics of this genre and era. I also didn't realize that James Taylor also did some blues. Good album.
Some of these songs are pretty out there but overall a good time if you're feeling like listening to dirty 80s music.
Overall a good album. Some real standouts like 1979.
Overall pretty good. Didn't stand out, but it was good.
I liked this album more than I expected. I think for the genre (which is not usually a top one for me) I liked Liquid Swords slightly more but this one was quite good.
Great album. Lyrics, beats, overall sound. Great stuff. First time that I thought an album was surprisingly short.
This is the first album we've listened to that I can say I remember from when it came out in 2014. And I know all of the songs. An instant classic.
Loved it. Started out a little slow but really got going.
This wasn't bad, but it also wasn't really noteworthy.
Pretty good overall. Very 80s vibe. They have a pretty distinctive sound, like a cooler, more 80s version of arcade fire or something.
I think the best thing I can say about this album is that it is interesting. The second best is that it's inoffensive and I was rushing to turn it off. Just okay.
I had heard of the cure but never listened to them before. I can recognize their influence on the genre and overall I'd say this album was not bad.
Lots of classics here. He's great at what he does.
A bit of a weird one. Overall I liked it. It reminds me a lot of Pink Floyd and I'd say for 1975 this feels ahead of its time. Though, it's probably not for everyone. Good for lyricless music to work or study to, but I'm certainly not running to tell everyone about it.
First time listening to this artist. I liked it, didn't love it. But if you're in the mood for metal I think this album works.
Some classics and some new (to me) stuff. Always fun hearing artists playing with different genres than you're used to hearing from them. All of it pretty good. Enjoyed this.
Some of the vocals are not my favorite but overall not a bad album. I think I'd like it more if it was only instrumental. May just not be for me.
Not bad at all. For 1969 it sure felt like I was listening to the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack but with a splash of the Beatles.
Not bad, but not anything to write home about.
Feels very 80s if you're into that. Otherwise not much to say, not bad though.
Hello is a classic. Overall the album is very good. Adele has a great voice.
Meat Loaf is clearly one of the most talented musicians of his time. The songs are fun, the album feels cohesive, it's funny, it's powerful.
I would give this a 2 because I just feel pretty meh about it but I bumped it up to 3 because it's at least got some variety and tries some different stuff out. On or around St. Patrick's Day this is more of a solid 3.
Reminded me of the music from Bridgerton, which isn't a bad thing necessarily. Other than the song with vocals I would willingly listen to this again especially while working or reading or something.
I'd never heard of this band before but I recognized one of the songs. Seems like maybe a one-hit wonder, but the album wasn't bad.
This one caught me off guard. I've definitely heard Janis Joplin's name before but I didn't know anything about her or her music. This is an easy, enthusiastic 5 stars for me. I think she has a great, distinctive voice and just thoroughly enjoyed almost all of these songs. I might be biased because I really like the genre but I was just really impressed.
Not really my jam. If I enjoyed listening to the music I might pay more attention to the lyrics and maybe there's something there but I just didn't have a good time.
Probably just not my kind of music but I couldn't really get into this. Dolly as a person is great and I've liked other songs of hers but this album is so-so.
This falls right down the middle for me at 2.5 stars but I'll round up. Not bad, and I'll give it credit for the variety in genre/style but I probably wouldn't return to this album or artist.
Interesting album. Seems quintessentially late 80s/early 90s. According to the Wikipedia entry for this album, it was originally meant to be a soundtrack to a movie of the same name that got cancelled. Probably would have been a strange movie too.
This album has a lot of classics on it even without Garfunkel
Led Zeppelin is a 5-star band. This is probably not their best album and I still think it deserves five stars. Though to be fair to this album it has a lot more going for it than I previously thought.
This is a good album. I really enjoyed the vibe. Felt quintessentially 80s and also beachy.
I'll be honest, I went into this album expecting to give it a low score. That's on me for rushing to judgment. Because this album is really good.
Not bad for background listening. Not noteworthy.
I've never really understood the hype around Bruce. Maybe it's just not for me, but it seems indistinguishable from anything you'd hear on a classic rock station or playlist.
Great album, some really good hits on here and overall I think it's a standout of the genre.
Never heard of them before and for good reason.
I am biased because Arctic Monkeys are pretty high on my list but yeah what's not to love? I'll be fair and give it a 4 because I don't think it's their best album.
It's probably not fair to blame Buddy Holly or the Crickets for the fact that this music feels so overdone and cheesy. That's just because it's so old and has become ubiquitous to the point of dilution. Probably really slapped at the time.
I gave Blue 1 star, and I think this one is better than that so I'll give it 2 stars. Totally subjective but I just don't like her voice or style.
Better than I thought. Sabotage is recognizable and good but there were several others I would listen to again.
Not the worst but not very good and way too long.
I take back everything I said about Bruce Springsteen. I never understood the hype. Now I get it. This whole album was good.
I didn't think I cared about Bon Jovi but I guess he's pretty good because several of the songs on this album are sing-along good.
They don't call him the king of pop for nothing. Great album.
Not for me and I probably don't want to hang out with the type of person this is for.
I didn't even realize until after that this was the Come On Eileen folks. This album's style is very different from that song in my opinion. Not better or worse just different. I really liked this album. Might actually like ska now. Go figure.
Layla is a classic but there were several other good songs on here.
The Beatles are good, not breaking any ground by saying that. This album has some weird songs and overall doesn't have their best stuff on it but none of it was bad and two of them are quite good.
This one is a little challenging to rate because a lot of my positive feelings about the album are from nostalgia. But it has held up over the years and I would gladly listen again so I think I can safely give it a 4.
It's fine for like grocery store or elevator playlists but I wouldn't seek it out.
I've never heard of this artist or album but I thought it was overall not bad.
Another nostalgia album in a way but I actually hated Green Day when they were a thing and now I actually quite like them so I can give a 4 quite easily.
You can really feel how 2002 this album is. They mention anthrax and the matrix. Overall this album outshined expectations. I expected to give it a 2 but it earned a 3.
Hard to believe this album is from the 70s. It surprised me, I enjoyed it.
This is an example of the flip side of nostalgia. I definitely remember when Mariah Carey was a big deal. I don't remember any of these songs in particular and yet it still felt very 1997. I didn't like it then and I don't like it much now but I don't think it's objectively bad. So it's like a 2.5 but I'm going to give it a 2.
Not even their best album and it's an easy 5. Shine on you crazy diamond is just so good. The whole album is amazing.
Great album, usually I don't enjoy live albums but this was great.
Not bad but to be honest the songs all kind of sound the same to me and all sound (to me) like every other punk song I've ever heard. Which I guess is fine if you're into that. I'll give it a three because it's not my thing but is maybe objectively decent?
Weird stuff but not particularly interesting or fun to listen to.
It does what it says on the tin.
Not bad, but mostly just good for feeling 80s vibes.
They don't call him the King of Pop for nothing. I think there's only like on or two songs on this album that I hadn't heard before. Every other one is a classic that I've heard a million times and they still hold up.
As a whole I think this is a good album. At first I just liked the bluesy feel but then it got more experimental and that was also pretty good. Not a new favorite or anything but I like what they did.
Tambourine man is a classic. Overall great album.
This was quite good considering I knew nothing of the album, artist, or genre. Good listen.
The Doors have a very unique style. I like it, this album as a whole is a good listen.
Nostalgia album but I think it still holds up.
I was surprised to learn that the Violent Femmes are men. Blister in the sun is very catchy. The rest of the album isn't bad and is kind of fun and flirty at times. Not bad.
Maybe it's just not my favorite album but I think their best songs must be on other albums. This was alright but nothing to write home about.
Overall pretty good though no real standouts.
Way better than expected. I quite enjoyed a few of these songs.
Not bad but not noteworthy.
Its not Neneh Cherry's fault, but this album reminds me of Sesame Street. Probably just because they played a lot of similar sounding music when I watched in the early 90s. Doesn't make it bad but it does mean I likely wouldn't seek it out. Also it's kind of funny hearing music I associate with Sesame Street discuss such adult themes.
Maybe I'm missing something but I just can't listen to Joni for more than a song or two.
For an artist and album I've never heard of before this was a really fun and funny listen.
Great album, especially for a debut album. Impressive accomplishment but it's also highly enjoyable.
Janelle Monae is underappreciated and this album shows why. One of the rarer concept albums, it's fun and clever and entertaining.
This exceeded expectations especially considering I hadn't ever heard of the artist, album, or any of the songs (other than the cover). Very good. I would listen to this album again.
The second half of the album was better than the first. As someone who claims to like Queen this was a sort of disappointing album. The sound is similar but nothing really stood out.
I think you can really only do bob dylan in small doses. It's alright.
I like this album better than Queen II. Peppier and fun.
I think every Led Zeppelin album is at least a 3. This one is maybe a 4, but Moby Dick is a solid 5 track.
Meh. I've tried to like punk. I feel like I ought to. I like sticking it to the man as much as the next guy. But idk it just doesn't sound good.
