For a 1978 album, it has misses and hits. Instrumentation with strings doesn't stink too bad and the vocals range from ok to meh. This would not have been on a mixtape for me in 78.
80's wasn't all disco, thank the goddess. Synth and drums on point for the time. Would watch the videos again, if MTV played music.. And Duran was reportedly Princess Diana's favorite band, so there is that vote. And I found my CD, so will put it back in rotation when I load up the old CD changer.
Listened before: Y
Saved to library: Y
Favorite tracks: Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf, Save a Prayer
Bob Dylan. I always need lyrics for some of his work. On this listen, I appreciate lyrics (some seem poignant, some seem silly). Harmonica breaks work well but his voice and delivery is not my taste. I did tag a couple songs but they will not be much in rotation on long car rides. Given it is 2025 the one lyric from 'It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)' that made me go EWWWW! "But even sometimes the President of the United States must have to stand naked".. Get that visual out of my head NOW. Else the lyrics still resonate lo these many years.
Listened before? Partially
Saved to library? No
Favorite track(s): Bob Dylan's 115th Dream, It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding), Mr. Tambourine Man, Love Minus Zero
Not gonna lie, my vocal cords hurt listening to the screaming lyrics. Not my scene, as this tries to be metal / rap.
Listened before: No
Saved to library: No
Favorite tracks: In the End
Not for me at all. Not my genre, whatever genre(s) this might fit.
Based on the music, 2 stars
Based on my listening preference- 1 star
Listened before: N
Saved to library: N
Favorite tracks:
⭐ That's all folks
This one surprised me from first track. Musically intriguing with intelligent lyrics. Some of the instrumentation was a wee grating or it would have been 4 stars.
Previously listened: N
Saved to library: M
Favorite track (s): Sissyneck, Ramshackle
Saved tracks : None
⭐⭐⭐ Worth another listen
It gets 2 ⭐ based on relevance of the lyrics in their time. The vocals were hard to listen to, and the music itself was repetitious and nothing really special (not good, not bad).
Listened before: No
Saved tracks: No
Favorite tracks: Straight
⭐⭐ Being generous
Noise. Penance or Punishment Party? Didn't love, can't hate.
Previously listened: N
Saved tracks: N
Favorite tracks: none
⭐⭐
Finally my kind of music!! Music/Lyrics - Chef's kiss. Vocals - Also Chef's Kiss. Guitar, synth, harmonies. Love Love.
Listened before? Y - long ago
Saved to library? Y
Favorite track(s): You're All I've Got Tonight, My Best Friend's Girl, Good Times Roll, Just What I Needed.. Basically all of them.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Best
I liked the blues aspects of several tracks. Clapton is one of my fave guitarists, in spite of his politics. I did like the instrumental track HIDEAWAY. Some of the tracks with their 1966 era lyrics were cringe when listened to with a 2025 sensibility.
Previous listened: N
Saved to library: N
Favorite track(s): Hideaway
⭐⭐: Didn't love but didn't totally hate it. Don't have to hear it again. Didn't save any of it.
Track 1 needs more cowbell. Didn't relish this one at all on the whole.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): None
⭐: Ambiguous on this one
Listened while on my vibration plate this morning, and the beat did make time go... Good dance beats. Rap isn't my fave genre by any means, but I love that Latifah opened doors for so many women artists....and she was so young. 19?
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Come into My House, Evil That Men Do, Princess of the Posse, Latifah's Law, Ladies First
⭐⭐⭐: Would love a half star option..
Punk is a nope. I can live with the instrumentation (guitars and drum lines were nice) but the singing....just nope. .
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): N/A
⭐: Didn't like it.
Iconic 60s album. Somewhat repetitive in sound but fun to reminisce to my early early music memories. Tutti Frutti is a classic.
Listened before? Y
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Tutti Frutti, Have Some Fun
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it.
Punk and some alternative are just not my cup of tea. For The White Stripes, I have liked other songs over the years, but this particular album didn't win me over totally. There were a few tracks that resonated with me. Musically, I do like the melodies, guitars, and drums.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s)? "The Same Boy You've Always Known" (it's a little Beatle-esque), "We're Going to be Friends"
⭐⭐⭐: I somewhat like it; didn't hate it. Saved no tracks.
It's ok but the lyrics are confusing at best. Artist notes indicate there are biblical stories as inspiration (I did at least get the Samson reference). Another album that is rated high by the powers that be, but not for me.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): La La Love you, Silver.
⭐⭐: Didn't like it, didn't hate it. Saved no tracks.
More classic Neil Young; I am not mad at it. I prefer this one to Rust Never Sleeps overall, so thanks for this add. Songs are 'simple' with somewhat repetitive verses, but that was sort of record style in the early 70's. Orchestral arrangement of MAID is lovely though the lyrics need an explanation. The Needle and the Damage Done is poignant in its simplicity.. addiction sucks. Neil's voice is like an IPA- it's an acquired taste.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Old Man, Heart of Gold,
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved no tracks.
Classic Van Morrison. Totally loved the vibes and instrumentation (who doesn't love great drums, horns, and was that a harpsichord?)
Listened before? A couple songs familiar as singles
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Astral Weeks, The Way Young Lovers Do
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it.
Excited for this one out of the gate. I love Neil Young and his annoying voice. My My Hey Hey versions opening and closing...chef's kiss. Didn't love all the tracks but will listen again. Given how prolific Neil was, these aren't his best tracks, but I love the feeling of this album. Better to burn than to rust!
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): My My, Hey Hey
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it. Saved some tracks
Not excited for this one out of the gate. II love blues most of the time but not jazzy-jam-sessions. The artists are excellent at their craft; it's jusst not for me.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s):
⭐⭐ Didn't hate it; didn't love it. Saved no tracks.
Couldn't really listen... it's just not for me.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s):
⭐ Didn't like it.
I had previously heard a few tracks, but had no clue how much I would actually love the album. After The Cisco Kid opening, came the funk, and the groove, and the jazz (that I actually liked), and an organ, and so on, and so on. Had me hooked.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Cisco kid, City Country City, The World Is a Ghetto,
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Really liked it.
Classic Stones. Woo woo woo woo woo woo... did he find out his name? Country influences and latin percussion hints were nice (Mr Richards is the penultimate guitarist). Liner notes were needed for a couple tracks for me to be able to follow the lyrics. Not my fave Stones album, but I enjoyed bits of it.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Sympathy for the Devil
⭐⭐⭐ Liked it. Saved one track
Sung partially in Punjabi. Sitar was nice but was there also an accordion? The lyric "Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow" is an interesting observation. Overall, the instrumentals were distortedly grating and noisy to me, though I suppose there was an artistic meaning therein that I just missed. "Norwegian Wood" was good 😊
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): N/A
⭐⭐: Didn't like it, didn't hate it. Saved no tracks.
“The Cutter” was an outstanding opening track. It set the tone for this album perfectly, with its guitar, bass, and drums; then bring in the strings. “Back of Love” and My White Devil were my other faves. Xylophone in there? The singer gave me maybe a little Bono vibe in a few measures now and then.
Listened before? N
Saved any tracks? N
Favorite tracks? The Cutter, Back of Love, My White Devil
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved no tracks.
Moody and trippy and just disturbed/disturbing. I used a lyric app to follow along. As poetry goes, some tracks made sense. Others just left me blank. Need another gummy onboard before I give this one another go. Please don't let this artist appear on this list again... my anxiety cannot handle it.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Love You. Here I Go.
⭐⭐: Didn't like it. Didn't hate it. Saved no tracks.
I do like Bono and the gang. Musically they are rock enough but some ballads shine as well. I am separating musical Bono from his political/huge ego Bono to give this 3 stars.
Listened before? Y
Saved to library? Y
Favorite track(s): Mysterious Ways. One.
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it! Saved no tracks.
Strings in the opener. Chef's kiss to Bitter Sweet Symphony. The Rolling People was good rock&roll times.
Listened before? Partially
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Bitter Sweet Symphony. Rolling People, This Time
⭐⭐⭐⭐ really liked it! Would save a bunch of tracks if that was a thing I did
Harmonies of the backup singers. Symbolism in the lyrics are lost on me. Leonard C wasn't played in my growing up house that I recall. Songs are too melancholy for a rainy-ish Sunday morning. Awesome Spanish Guitar? on Teacher. Master: meaning evades this listener; the Reddit discussion gives this song deep religious meaning, so.. OK to that.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): The Stranger. Teacher.
⭐⭐ Didn't like it. Didn't hate it, Didn't understand it.
A Band ironically? named The Band. So happy to hear this one!! Instrumentation, vocals, and melodies. superb. Blues and Rock with harmonies.
Listened before? Not the entire album, but I am familiar with several tracks
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up On Cripple Creek, King Harvest
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Liked it. Saved some tracks
Classic Genesis sound with what seemed very experimental tracks. This double album was daunting to get thru. Peter Gabriel vocals with Collins drums on the version I sampled were great.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite tracks: Nope
⭐⭐⭐ Liked it. Saved no tracks
Boy band member goes solo. The vocals started sounding similar out of the gate, and reminded me of MJ. I am not a fan of JT overall, but some of the 2002 lyrics gave me cringe.
Listened before? Not the entire album, but I am familiar with several tracks
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Take It from Here.
⭐⭐ Didn't hate it. Didn't like it. Saved no tracks.
Taught when we're young to hate one another
It's time to have a new reign of power
Make pride universal so no one gives in
Turn our backs on those who oppose
Then when confronted, we ask them the question:
What's wrong with their mind?
What's wrong with your mind?
I really don't listen to metal as a rule; it feels like it's just screaming at me. In trying to be diligent to the process, I did read the lyrics for the songs. The album title and the song title words feel so relevant with politics/policies today, but the lyrics didn't reflect what I hoped for in the titles in some instances.
So I listened, afraid my ears would be bleeding by the time the album ended.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite tracks? None
1 star. Didn't like it but I don't enjoy metal in general.
Screeching Sax. No more please. DNF.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s):
⭐ Didn't like it. Saved no tracks.
Repetitive techno synth in combo with (is that) raps not my fave in the least, so the opening track put me off. Later tracks turned right round, so all in all I am a neutral fan of this selection.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Praise You, Rockefeller Skank -- if I have to choose
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it well enough.
Silly lyrics wrapped in a hiphop-rock shell. Me likey.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Scooby Snacks, Passive Aggressive
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it
Can I just give it 5 stars now? Zydeco and sousaphone and a little AfroJazz. Not the absolute best of Paul Simon but some great tracks IMHO. Songwriting A+. I read reviews citing cultural appropriation, but I will be neutral on this one, to take the middle ground.
Listened before? Partially
Saved tracks? N
Favorite tracks: You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, Diamonds on the Soles Of Her Feet, Homeless
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Liked it. Saved some tracks
Oh dear. Lead singer on one track gives me Bono vibe, then he is just screechy/squeaky on others. And WTF was up with the noise track titled The Gloaming? And then We Suck Young Blood...because it is almost Halloween and tis the season? And then the record redeems itself just a little bit with There, There.
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? N
Favorite track(s)? There. There.
⭐⭐⭐ Didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Saved no tracks
This is fantastic. The drums, the chants. Can't understand a single word but put the album on repeat. Got flashbacks to old Tarzan TV series soundtrack, and did my daily steps dancing to the beats.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? Y
Favorite track(s): Asabache, Simba, Rhapsodia Del Maravilloso
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Loved it!
Took 2 tries to listen in it's entirety. Yay, Brit pop, mellow sounding, a little angsty, can't place which singer vibes i was getting. Didn't wiki this one to connect band members to any other groups.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s):
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it well enough
Radiohead again already? Oddly I liked most of this one, musically if not lyrically; must be in my Saturday Angsty Music era. Who knew? If only Karma Police were currently out there dealing with ICE...
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): N/A
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved 2 tracks.
It was the 60's. There were drugs. The only highlight I got was Pale Blue Eyes .. and that's a stretch.
Listened before: N
Saved tracks: N
Favorite track(s): Pale Blue Eyes 🤷🏼♀️
⭐⭐ No like. No hate. No saves.
Finally music I didn't dread. Axl Rose and company rocking out... Classics: Sweet Child O' Mine and Welcome to the Jungle.
GNR is one of my fave hard rock bands.
Listened before? Y
Saved any tracks? Y
Favorite tracks? Sweet Child O'Mine
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved some tracks.
Finally an unknown one that sparked enjoyment for this listener. Love Interrupted lyrics were dark, but overall, this album was good one. Can this be a new trend of a good album or two?
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Trash Tongue Talker, Sixteen Saltines
Least favorite track(s): Love Interrupted
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Really liked it.
This rap I can enjoy now but that wasn't so when it debuted. Clever lyrics. White Castle referenced several times; why?
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Slow Ride, Fight For Your Right, Brass Monkey, She's Crafty, Slow and Low
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Really liked it
A little girl power, owns her sensuality and is an equal in her son of a preacher man relationship..no cringe for me.
The instrumentation and arrangements with the often sultry vocals are easy listening and I'm ok with that. Dusty owns her sensuality and morality (Breakfast in Bed) but opens up to needing a partner in What Do You Do When Love Dies. Emotionally she's all over the place as the record progresses.
To all the reviews that called this blue eyed soul...her eyes look brown to me 😂
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Son of a Preacher Man, Windmills of Your Mind
⭐⭐⭐⭐: liked it a lot
Don't love. Don't hate. The breathy singing voice is similar to other artists; I am not a huge fan. Liked a couple upbeat songs but overall the tracks don't inspire a second listen.
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? N
Favorite tracks?
⭐⭐ Didn't hate it
I would enjoy more elevator rides and grocery store trips if this were on muzac... Trippy without being too out there. Is it psychedelic, or actually more garage grunge? Album quality isn't perfect, but it was the 60s....but electric jug? wtf?
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? N
Favorite Tracks: You’re Gonna Miss Me, Roller Coaster, Splash 1, Reverberation, Fire Engine, You Don’t Know, Kingdom of Heaven, Tried To Hide
⭐⭐⭐. Liked it ok
Love the horns, bongos, guitar riffs. In A Gada Da Vida track - chef's kiss. Wipeout. Apache. So good instrumentals.
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? N
Favorite track? Lots of them
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Loved it.
I am not angry enough to give this a good listen, but I actually didn't totally hate everything.
⭐ Didn't like it.
The lyrics hit. This really grew on me. The vocals and arrangements won on this one.
Listened before? N
Saved any tracks? N
Favorite tracks? There she goes, Let the Bells Ring
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really liked this one
Enjoyed this one, unexpectedly. Vocals and arrangements were great. Lyrics, sometimes funny, sometimes cringey. A couple tongue-in-cheeky lyrics could be a little rapey, but I can excuse it for the 'comedy' sspect. Another reviewer compared this to Meat Loaf; I don't get that, but to each, her own.
Previously listened? N
Saved any tracks? N
Favorite tracks? The Frog Princess, Becoming More Like Alfie.
⭐⭐⭐⭐. Really liked it
Need some cha fha heels to dance around my living room for this one. Beautiful music of fabulous instrumentation and rhythms. I don't speak a bit if Spanish, but the tracks sound very upbeat without translation.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liked it a whole lot.
It's alright but not awesome.
⭐⭐⭐
Oh man. I knew the words to all but a couple tracks. Mellow and bluesy, but with the correct mood lighting, this one hits rights.
Listened before Y
Saved some tracks? Y
Favorite tracks? Fire and Rain, Anywhere Like Heaven, Sweet Baby James, Steamroller Blues
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Loved it. Saved a bunch of tracks
I own a version of this album as a CD. I am a fan, and oh so happy to have this on the 1001 list.
Listened before? Y
Saved to library? Y
Saved some tracks? Y
Favorite tracks: Hotel California, Victim of Love, Life in the Fast Lane, New Kid in Town
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Loved it! Saved most or all of the tracks.
Wee bit mellow but beautiful voice.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Either Way I Lose
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved some tracks
What style is this? Reggae + rap + drum jam band + Japanese shamisen ? I enjoyed the last track 'Acetate Prophets', but it left me oh so very confused as to pick a genre, any genre. Interesting covers here and there. Rap alternative?
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Acetate Prophets, I Am Somebody
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it..but I am perplexed why
The covers are nice; I like KDs voice, but ... country.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Lock, Stock, and Teardrops, Sugar Moon
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it.
It's the Beatles. Love the arrangements and experimentation with instruments. Not my most fave album, but love it.
Listened before? Y
Saved any tracks? Y
Gfavorite tracks? All of them
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it.
Well well well..Finally a girl album. Yay. My French isn't great so I missed some intent. Liked the percussion intros. Girl VII spoken monotone words sounded like she ripped off Madonna a bit.
Listened before? N
Saved some tracks? Y
Favorite tracks: Only Love Can Break Your Heart, Can't Sleep,
⭐⭐⭐ Wish it could be more
Some of the best harmonies ever. Guitar work works.
Listened before? N
Saved some tracks? N
Favorite tracks? Judy Blue Eyes, Wooden Ships, Long Time Gone
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Liked it a lot, just couldn't love some tracks
Love this in so many ways. Great voice, good audience interaction. I am not usually a fan of live albums but this is an exception.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Chain Gang, Twisting the Night, Cupid
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved some tracks
Voice. Bad. Tried to enjoy it but nope.
Some too Mellow but some tracks punched through. Lyrics weren't all pretty, rhymey poetry but catchy.
Listened before? N
Saved to library? N
Favorite track(s): Gathering Moss, Something 4 the Weekend, If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You, Hometown Unicorn
⭐⭐⭐: Liked it. Saved some tracks
Love Heroes, can take or leave the rest. Too moody and broody and not enough light. Bowie is brilliant but this was too dramatic.
Listened before? N
Saved some tracks? N
Favorite tracks? Heroes
⭐⭐ Didn't like it
Stand up bass pictured so I was already intrigued. But this wasn't bluegrass at all as I presumed. And then the rock hit, nicely. Love the arrangements and voices.
Listened before? N
Saved some tracks? Y
Favorite tracks? Late in the Day, Tonight, Going Out, Hollow Little Reign,
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really liked it. Saved some tracks.
Jazzy and repetitive. Long jam sessions, for the most part, almost too long for my taste. N'Dour was made more known following his participation in Paul Simon's Graceland album. Best part of this album was actually reading the artist wiki then the wiki of The Gambia. Damn colonialism in all of its forms.
Listened before? N
Saved some tracks(s)? N
Favorite tracks? Taaw
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liked it well enough
Blues and southern rockand jam band... hugely preferred to twangy country. The jams were looooong. Loved them then, and now. Prefer the studio albums to live albums, but live they were/are awesome (is any of the original band still with us?). 4 stars because I don't quite trust You Don't Love Me inferences, but the guitar work is amazing. And then just playing victim of love in Tied To a Whipping Post....poor baby
Listened before? Yes
Saved some tracks? Yes
Favorite tracks? Stormy Monday
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it, saved some tracks
Neil and his janky voice. I am mostly a fan, so have high expectations. At least it's not a live album. What would he sound like in the Age of Autotune?
Listened before? N
Saved some tracks? N
Favorite tracks? For the Turnstiles,
⭐⭐⭐ Liked it well enough
Based only on the music, and not the freakish soul he supposedly became... He was genius entertainer & magical dancer. IMO The songs have too much of his signature breathy 'ah, ah" and hiccups that I don't want to hear. The instrumentation and disco-y synth were cool, but I can't get into the lyrics.
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? N
Favorite tracks? Off the Wall, She's Out of My Life,
⭐⭐⭐ Liked it. Saved no tracks
Who Do You Love Bo Diddly ,cover guitar intro rocks but ... When You Love 5 minute jam sesh is 4 minutes to long; I am sleepy now. Then 6 minutes of Where You Love...ugh. thank the goddess that How You Love was only 2 minutes. And so on....
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? N
Favorite tracks?
⭐ Ambivalent but NO
Chrissy Hynde as the front woman made me add a few of these to my road trip playlist. Good instrumentation here and there but a couple tracks too punk for my old soul
Listened before? N
Saved tracks? Y
Favorite tracks? Brass In Pocket, Precious,
⭐⭐ ⭐Liked it. Saved 2 tracks.
