I find this album fun and enjoyable, a really solid adult debut (she released a self titled record as a child believe it or not, pre-Sugarcubes!) but it does get weighed down a bit with its "of the time" production. Her next three records aged really well and transcend the sound of the era to a certain extent but this one lacks a bit of punch for me.
One of the most iconic jazz funk albums of the 1970's and while it's not my favorite Hancock album with this band in this style, it's about as flawless as you can get, honestly. Timeless classic. My only complaint is with the cover art haha
Not a perfect record, but god damn the first half of this album nearly is. Starts off with 3 of the best songs these guys ever wrote, honestly. Amazing way to go out.
One of the greatest disco and pop records of the 1970s and an incredible showcase of talent from Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards. I love the story behind Le Freak, a song written on NYE when Nile and Bernard were unable to get into Studio 54. The original words were "fuck off!"
It's a lush, glitchy ode to deeply falling in love (and Bjork's first album leveraging IDM production styles in a similar vein to Radiohead's Kid A and Madonna's Ray of Light). Inspired by her Matthew Barney honeymoon period and one bookend to her eventual breakup album Vulnicura, one would think with my tastes this would be my favorite Bjork record, but it really isn't, unfortunately. It felt like some of the sharp, powerful edges of Post and Homogenic were sanded down, and the gentle, delicate textures and amorous vocals, while gorgeous, lack the passion I crave from Bjork in her best songs. Still an amazing album, with some gorgeous, expressive songs, but not her pinnacle work.
Never could connect with this band and especially this album.
My favorite Talk Talk album though Laughing Stock isn't too far behind. An all time headphone classic and an album I listen to for therapeutic purposes
Pretty obvious how ridiculously awesome this record is.
I first heard this in the fall/winter of 1999 before its US debut. I was following FatCat Records because of its experimental IDM adjacent roster of artists and was quite astonished by this album when it came out. Could only get it on Napster too. Sheer guitar bowing epic grandeur. It remains my favorite Sigur Ros album to this day.
Nice followup to Kid A but it's pretty clear this is actually Kid B
I adore Abby Road and it boosts some of my favorite Beatles songs of all time but the first side is spotty with some of Paul's most annoying songs.
It's the last decent Metallica album. And the one I listen to the least these days.
I'm a huge huge fan of Liz Frasier and while my intro to her was This Mortal Coil and Massive Attacks Mezzanine album, it's clear she's at her up beat poppy best here on this, my favorite Cocteau Twins album.
One of the best post punk albums of all time. An ultimate "record store nerd" record but it actually rocks and holds up to the hype.
Lovely album but not nearly their best work. Doesn't deserve to be here.
This album feels timeless, one of the greatest debuts of the decade with wall to wall bangers and an innovative and powerful sound that sadly was imitated and appropriated to the garbage genre of nu metal. Yet the OG still slaps so very much
The last great Lennon album IMHO.
My intro to the band and it remains a favorite of mine along with Trans Europe Express and Computer World. This one really plants the seeds of electro and techno though and I'd hold up as the album to play someone to better understand where modern pop and elections music originates.
One of my favorite albums of all time and my favorite Bowie album. Insanely beautiful yet desolate atmosphere. Even features some of my favorite sax playing by him too.
While amazing and "important" in retrospect it falls far behind the rest of their albums up to the end of the millennium
I'm a massive Kate Bush fan and love this album but it's a step down from The Kick Inside, The Dreaming and Hounds of Love. Not sure it belongs on this list since if those three others aren't on it.
This was my intro to pop chamber folk and I have a lot of nostalgia and bias towards this record. The first half is absolutely flawless and beautiful but it does drag a bit towards the end.
All time bangers on this but it is a bit meandering on the back half. Probably the most iconic cover art though!
Never really listened to these guys so this is very new to me. I find this album intriguing as it has a mix of textures and moods and interesting lyrics, but the overall vibe and production isn't much to my liking.