Definitely forward thinking, electronic+rock is def a first time for me. Glam rock to a sleeker synth-pop and new wave
Honestly a bit anxiety inducing, and I love rock and all the screaming that comes with it, but this album is a bit chaotic. The cover is amazing, the quality of photography and lighting is impeccable. I love Where is My Mind, but that is their most mainstream song, everyone loves it. Cactus, Oh My Golly!, Brick is Red and Gigantic are my revelation and pretty good too. 10/10 to have wild sex to <3
This album is honestly mind-blowing. I’ve always loved rap, but the 90s weren’t my cup of tea — maybe because I grew up in Serbia during a time when NATO was bombing the country, and that era just felt heavy in a very different way. Still, listening to Ready to Die feels like stepping into the peak of hip-hop. Biggie isn’t just a name — he’s a legend who left an impossible footprint in only 24 years of life.
What really strikes me is his presence. The way he breathes through verses, how the words roll off his tongue with perfect clarity — smooth, but sharp. Most fans would call him one of the greatest lyricists, and while “lyricist” can mean different things to different people, I think Biggie’s power was in how real he sounded. He wasn’t ahead of his time; he was right on time for the 90s, embodying the voice of that generation. But as an individual, he was an old soul — someone with weight and wisdom beyond his years. He had two kids, two women, a marriage, a reputation as a straight-A student, still fearful of his mom, yet carrying the complexity of an entire era.
And then there’s the title: Ready to Die. His most iconic album, named almost prophetically, because he died so young. You can’t separate the music from the tragedy — it makes his legacy echo even louder. Biggie didn’t just shape 90s rap; he made it timeless, leaving behind something raw, human, and unforgettable.
It was a really good album—probably the one that feels closest to my heart so far. The songs carry a kind of nostalgia. Simple Man and Free Bird stand out the most. Listening to them feels like driving down Route 66, pulling over at a dusty old bar where cowboys and sheriffs might have once shared stories over a drink.
I am honestly not sure why this album is on the list, it was not a bad listen just doesn’t sound very influential to me. Like background music, songs I would listen to again are: DLZ, Halfway Home and Lover’s Day.
I can see how this was maybe relevant for the music industry back in the day, they do seam ahead of their time, but for me personally this is something I would never listen to again. Fun fact about them is that: Twist and shout is actually their song that was covered by Beatles latter on, Listen to the Music is their cover, originally by the Doobie Brothers and is kind of innovative for the time. This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You) is their biggest hit. They might be a bit to giddy for my taste. And don't get me wrong, they have their mojo, the vocals are on point, but the beauty is in the eyes or in this case ears of beholder. EDIT: Actually these songs get better as you come to the final song of the album. And interestingly enough my favorite song is Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2 which might be the most upbeat on the album but has a rock feel to it.
They are such a vibe. Tre legends. This album puts you in a good mood, ready to dance as soon as it starts. We Are Family is definitely my least favorite, when I was little there was a commercial that had this as a background and it has just stuck with me, also my parents got divorced somewhere in the timeframe that commercial was popular, so it just might trigger me, other than that totally disco, would recommend! :)
I feel like there is a big disadvantage for the albums that are fresh to the ear, that have never been heard by the listener before. Stevie Wonder is a legend, but to me he sounds like a vocal that any boy bend has and honestly this album didn’t do justice. It’s fine melodically, it’s not the worst thing to listen to, but it hasn’t evoked anything in my soul and I think that’s what it comes to at the end of the day, not just in music but in life. :)
I thought I’d skip through this album at first. In Serbia, this kind of music usually carries the stigma that you must be completely drugged out to listen to it. I still remember once when my mom overheard me playing a soft techno playlist — she lost it and wanted me tested right away. To her defense, I was acting crazy in my teens, but I never touched drugs.
Fast forward to my exchange year in Denmark, where I discovered the underground club scene. That experience completely changed how I hear electronic music. It made me feel free and liberated — like my body could move however it wanted and nobody would care. Maybe some people were really on something, but I think a lot of them also just went to feel something and move.
Listening to this album gave me another layer of appreciation for the genre. I enjoyed it — even my 3-year-old did, falling asleep to one of the tracks. The Prodigy really did create history in music, and this album proves why.
On my third listen I realized she might be onto something. It’s a good album, Save Me, Save Yourself and Down to Zero are my top 3.
Now this is a legendary band and a legendary album. It really deserved a spot on this list!
Never heard of these guys before, but I played this album in the office and two coworkers immediately asked what song was playing when Default came on. Really cool discovery! My favourites are: WOR and Firewater
The rhythm, vibe totally spoke to my soul <3
The Rolling People
Deep Freeze
One Day
The Drugs Don’t Work
There are certain moods where this music truly resonates with me. It’s not something I reach for every day, but when I feel the need to immerse myself in a sound and shut out the world, it becomes the perfect escape. His voice has a soothing quality, and the songs carry a warmhearted sincerity that’s easy to sink into. On my first listen, Harvest Moon immediately stood out as a favorite — gentle, timeless, and deeply comforting.
This album instantly takes me back to a friend group I had in high school. I’d just come back from a year in Canada and didn’t really belong anywhere until I met them. They were (in Serbia we call them) the “metalci”—the punk/metal crowd—and I couldn’t have looked more out of place, a total Barbie among them. But they turned out to be the most interesting, soft-spoken, and non-judgmental people I’ve ever met. My first drunk nights were with them, first time witnessing a mosh pit too, and they always made sure us girls felt safe.
My listening journey went like this:
First listen: wtf, why are you yelling, man?
Second listen: okay, this actually isn’t that bad.
Third listen: perfect music for a drive to work.
Now I can’t help but admire how much energy is packed into these 15 minutes of pure yelling.
Taylor Swift has never been an artist I felt deeply connected to on a personal level, though it would be unfair not to acknowledge the undeniable charisma she carries. She embodies that quintessential American archetype—the red-lipped, blonde, blue-eyed girl next door—while possessing an “X factor” that has allowed her to cultivate one of the most dedicated followings in contemporary music.
Evermore landing on this list made me raise an eyebrow. Like… really? If none of Miriam Makeba’s iconic albums are here, then I’m sorry, but Taylor’s forest-fairy moment could’ve easily swapped places with one of hers.
Admittedly, I must confess that before encountering this ranking, I had not heard a single track from evermore. Whether this points to my having lived under a rock or to the album’s more muted cultural resonance is idk. Regardless, these are my impressions, offered with respect both to Swift’s artistry and to the broader musical canon.
Everyone’s heard Faith and Father Figure a hundred times, but I Want Your Sex? That should be the intro track to every sex ed class ever.
I might be iased here, there is something about Eminem, I adore him. I see that he has his toxic traits, dark aura, violent outbursts, dont get me started on that song he wrote for Kim.. but I just find him so lovable, and I feel like he is a very vounerable guy that never got love from a woman, but he is also a forgiving guy, idk something about him just makes me sad and warms my heart at the sam time, so any Eminem album is a yes. Bad Guys Always Die is a new song that I really liked from this album..
A well deserved place, he is one of the legends that left a lasting imprint on the musical but also just pop culture scene. I don’t know, but just like Taylor Swift I am aware there is a special aura about this persona, but it never really resonated with me. Maybe it is because I was indoctrinated by the media and that shifted my perspective of him forever, maybe he just isn’t my cup of tea… but it is undeniable that he was a person with an interesting background and a great professional record. Torn between a 4 and a 3.. but I will go with my subjective feeling and rate it a 3.
I really enjoyed her voice, it was soothing. It felt so comforting and familiar. It’s a venerable album, it made me want to feel the love that she felt..
Kendrick definitely deserves a place on this list, although I think DNA was a bit better, this one is also a banger. He just gets you pumped and he is a great lyricist. I wonder if his and Drake's feud was a marketing stunt?
