Not my favourite. The songs sound too similar. Mediocre and kinda boring. Some nice instrumentation (guitar solos), but I'm not wowed. Live Forever and Columbia are highlights. Supersonic is the best song.
This album has a Beatles vibe, which makes sense given that the two bands were popular around the same time. In the context of England in the 1960s, I can understand this album on an objective level. I liked Yes Sir, No Sir; Brainwashed; and Shangri-La. I also really liked the instrumental interludes on Australia and Mr. Churchill Says. That said, I don't think I would listen to this album in its entirety again.
I listened to the White Stripes in my teenage years, but I'd never really listened to Jack White's solo stuff. His talent as a musician is undeniable. All in all, this album grew on me, and I like it. At first, I found it a little boring at times. I think there are a few skippable tracks, and I don't know that this is Jack White's best work ever, but he does what he does well. Highlights include Love Interruption, Weep Themselves to Sleep, and Freedom at 21. The instrumentation on Hypocritical Kiss is great. I enjoyed the edgey vibes on On and On and On and Take Me With You When You Go the most. There are some songs I'd include in my regular rotation, but I don't know if I'd listen to this album in full regularly.
At first, I wasn't excited for another British album from the 1960s. I'm not a huge fan of the Beatles, and I just listened to Arthur from the Kinks, so I was happy to hear that Cream's Disraeli Gears wasn't just a carbon copy of those bands. I enjoyed the hard rock elements of this album. World of Pain is a highlight. I recognized the riff of Sunshine of Your Love instantly, and I'm adding that song to my regular rotation. After a while, the album feels a little stale, and it's running time feels long for 33 minutes. I understand the influence of albums like this, and there are a couple good tracks, but I'm don't think I'd listen to this album in full again. Also, it's too bad Eric Clapton is an anti-vax racist. 2.5 out of 5.
I recognized Greek Onion almost immediately, so it was cool to see where it originated from. And then I found out that most of the songs were covers from other musicians... whomp, whomp. As a whole, though, this album isn't objectively bad, and its impact is undeniable. It didn't hook me necessarily. It felt like I was listening to a jazz cover band at a bar, and I'll be honest, most times I tune that stuff out. 2 out of 5.
I'll be honest, I didn't think I was going to like this album. I was pleasantly surprised, however. I really enjoyed the musical build-up of Walk On By, and the piano in Hyperbolic was great. The introduction on By The Time I Get to Phoenix is entirely too long. 3.5 out of 5.
I don't know if I'm just oversaturated with the 1960s on this list (I've listened to five 60s albums in the past week), but this was just fine. I liked the energy of it, and Otis Redding's talent is immense, but I didn't really connect with the album. I'll be honest, I was disappointed by Respect. Considering how big it was for Aretha Franklin, I was expecting more out of the original, but at just two minutes, it felt like a reprise in a movie score. The obvious highlights are the covers of My Girl and Satisfaction, and their popularity is justified. Granted, none of them were even written by Otis Redding, and while there is talent in covering songs, the rest was just underwhelming. I did like the original I've Been Loving You Too Long. 2.5 out of 5.
Is this my personal musical preference? No. But as a showcase of traditional American folk music, I think this album is important. It also felt nostalgic in a way. There is a lack of variety, which isn't necessarily a fault, but all the songs kind of blended together. Probably won't listen to this album again. 2.5 out of 5.
I didn't mind this album. It was interesting to hear LCD Soundsystem's take on electronic rock music: I liked the builds and the repetition of motifs like electronic dance tracks. I think the vocals lacked quite a bit: it felt more like talking, and I found it kind of hard to sing along. Highlights include Someone Great and All My Friends. 3 out of 5 stars.
In the plight to make fun of everyone, I think the music fell a little flat. I wished the music was a little more interesting: instead of hard-hitting, it just came across as obnoxious. The random noises and squirrel voices were annoying. This could have been so good, but unfortunately, it came across as jealous. Some tracks sounded like the haunted house at Disney world, which bordered on Art Rock, but I don't think it was fully realized. 1 out of 5.
I actually quite like this album. It is complex, interesting, and it has some nice melodies. It is experimental in all the right ways without hindering catchiness. It balances that experimentation nicely with accessibility. Highlights include Prelude - Nothin to Hide, Mr. Skin, When I Touch You, Street Worm. This is my first 4 star album, so that's nice too!
Is it objectively bad music? No. Did I like it? Also no. I liked the hits, especially The One I Love and Lightnin' Hopkins, but all the rest sounded the same. I also find the lead singer's voice kind of irritating. 3 out of 5.
This is my first album with female musicians so far, and it was great. This isn't my normal genre of music, but it's catchy and danceable, and it has stood the test of time. This is also one of those rare occasions where the biggest hit is the weakest song on the album. Highlights include He's the Greatest Dancer and Lost in Music. 4 out of 5.
This is one of these albums where the talent is immense, but it just isn't for me. The music and the voice are incredible. Highlights include Sweet Little Angel. Out of talent alone, I have to give it a 4 out of 5, even if I probably won't listen to it in full again.
Not horrible, but pretty boring. There were a couple songs I liked like Pressure. There were some cheesy numbers. The leader singer's voice was grating at times. Another review mentioned that this sounded like Dad Rock, and I wholeheartedly agree. 2.5 out of 5.
I liked this album. I enjoyed the dark, goth vibes, and the instrumentation was great. Some of the songs sounded too similar, though. Highlights include Spellbound, Halloween and Monitor. 3.5 out of 5.
This album was okay. I feel like it would have been better if I spoke Spanish, but it all seemed like a blur to me. 3 out of 5.
This was all around a good album. I enjoyed the instrumentation immensely. I didn't enjoy the shout-singing as much. I would listen to this again. This genre is right up my alley. 4 out of 5.
It was pleasant. For an instrumental album, it managed to hold my interest. However, being an instrumental album, it all kinda sounded the same. 3.5 out of 5.
I quite liked this album. It was interesting yet soothing, nostalgic but not boring. I enjoyed the instrumentation immensely. The singing and the lyrics we're also good. I would definitely listen to this album again. 4 out of 5.
