I’m not a fan of Oasis so was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this by the end. Although front loaded by some of the most uninspiring rock music I’ve ever heard, something happens to this record halfway through Columbia and it becomes louder, more earnest and more interesting. Fav track: Slide Away
Eclectic in tone, amazing musicianship, frenetic and joyful. Favourite track: Sly
Sounds like a soft light and breeze coming through an open blind. Gentle and moving. So good I’m going to listen to it again now. Favourite track: Into the Mystic
Total genius with just the right level of madness. Somehow presages everything that has happened in rock music since. Favourite track: Helter Skelter
Epic and delicate at the same time. Beautiful.
There are moments I really like on this album, particularly where it becomes more melancholy and simple. However mostly this sounds like a musical, and I hate musicals.
A masterpiece that’s fun and repeat friendly is a rarity. So much to love on every track. Favourite track: After Hours
An insane artistic achievement to have created something that sounds so organic purely from vinyl samples with basic gear. Blends rhythm and texture seamlessly to create a sound that’s constantly interesting.
Masterful, elemental.
Every one of these songs is a dream and rendered authentically by Dolly, Linda and Emmylou. The standout is the amazing set of musicians they’ve assembled though. Favourite track: To Know Him is to Love Him
Ethereal and devastating; formed from simple parts layered to create something so atmospheric you can’t help but be consumed by it. A portal into another world. Favourite track: Pictures of You
The cosmic vibe hits better than the rock musical stuff, but any time it feels like it’s wearing thin it suddenly clicks and you get its brilliance. Iconic guitar by Gilmour. Favourite track: Comfortably Numb
An album that the Dude, Eddie and Patsy can dig. What could be better? Moments of brilliance akin to a spiritual experience are surrounded by good but unremarkable americana. Good but inconsistent.
I love the haunting tone and imagery on Nebraska. When the production is combined with the boss’ great songwriting it creates some of his best work. However it’s also the most repetitive of his albums and the great concept of the record wears thin.
Hip hop for a white woman’s 40th birthday party. But sometimes we all need that. Favourite track: What’s Golden
Sumptuous layered production that sounds like it set the template for pop soul of the 80s. More restrained than the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Wet Wet Wet and New Romantics. Some flashes of greatness for me: Favourite track: Arc of a Diver
Daft cunt. Some of the sounds have so much stonk you can taste it but the tracks are devoid of any emotion. More of a technical achievement than an artistic one.