Overall 6/10: Very good soul and funk album. Good D&B, some absolute vibes. Surprising variety in styles contained in one album. There were a couple stinky songs, but the majority is good. The remixes are absolute bangers.
Track 1 - Keep on Movin' - Very chill, simple lyrics, great piano back tracking and a wonderful drum and bass solo around 4:30
Track 2 - Fairplay - Forgettable, deharmonized voice and melody
Track 3 - Holdin' On - Fun clubby song, great upbeat song
Track 4 - Feeling Free - Live from Westside Studios, United Kingdom/1989 - Beach vibes, early rap style vocals
Track 5 - African Dance - Very chill, has great flute; minimal lyrics
Track 6 - Dance - This song is a bop feels like a modern Trance song
Track 7 - Feel Free - Pretty good, a little long
Track 8 - Happiness - Dub - Backing melody and piano chorus is such a vibe
Track 9 - Back to Life - Amazing vocals
Track 10 - Jazzie's Groove - Fantastic transition into this song from Back to Life, very chill song
Track 11 - Ambition (Rap) - Old school rap, great beat sample with good trumpet sample.
Track 12 - Keep on Movin' - Big Beat Accapella - Forgettable but enjoyable
Track 13 - Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) - Amazing remix of the original, the beat is so catchy; makes me want to head bob
Track 14 - Jazzie's Groove (Piano Version) - 10/10 intro, amazing drums & bass, very funky
Track 15 - Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) - One World Remix - Not as strong as the other remixes. Definitely Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vibes
Track 16 - Keep on Movin' - M Beat Bonus Mix - Would go hard with a drift edit or when playing Gran Turismo
Overall 9/10
One of my favorite albums which makes the tragic passing of the artist a couple months later that much heavier.
Track 1: Mojo Pin - A song of the time; bands like Radiohead and early Led Zeppelin can be heard in the vocal and instrumental melodies
Track 2: Grace - The guitar in this song in particular really stands out in combination with Jeff's lyrical voice and melodic harmony
Track 3: Last Goodbye - Upbeat and fun; super depressing lyrics
Track 4: Lilac Wine - Ultra chill, musical poetry
Track 5: So Real - The crash out song of the album
Track 6: Hallelujah - Such a classic and so emotionally charged; beautifully written lyrics
Track 7: Lover, You Should've Come Over - Such a sad, sad song; even more tragic as it relates to Jeff's passing shortly after.
Track 8: Corpus Christi Carol - Very opera-like voice
Track 9: Eternal Life - Its a bop, rock and roll; maybe playing into the popularity of Creed?
Track 10: Dream Brother - The most forgettable on the album, witchy vibes
Track 11: Forget Her - Late night depression, super relatable song personally
Overall: 5/10 - Very alternative, but not my personal cup of tea. I like the backing tracks/samples but there are some insane sounds that cut through the vibe to remind you that it's an alternative Beck album.
Track 1: Devils Haircut - Great drums and bass; classic weird Beck lyrics
Track 2: Hotwax - Stoney bologna song
Track 3: Lord Only Knows - Very alternative and non-traditional sounds
Track 4: The New Pollution - Good song, chill but upbeat vibes
Track 5: Derelict - Absolutely insane drumline, Beck is getting funky with the sounds and how they combine
Track 6: Novacane - Super chill, Beastie Boys inspired, lyrics seem to be drawing a parallel between opiates and semi-truck drivers; maybe a metaphor idk
Track 7: Jack-Ass - I'm definitely not high enough to interpret these lyrics, the song is very chill and reminds me of laying in a hammock on a summer day
Track 8: Where It's At - I've definitely heard this song before but didn't know Beck heard it. Classic chill song
Track 9: Minus - Very alternative punk, acid vibes
Track 10: Sissyneck - Backing bass & drum track is a banger; the lyrics work very well with the backing track and the chorus hits really well
Track 11: Readymade - Stoner rock; the low-fidelity record scratch works really well
Track 12: High 5 (Rock the Catskills) - VERY Beastie Boys; you can definitely hear the label's influence on this one
Track 13: Ramshackle - Total opposite of the previous track. Very acoustic and chill; almost melancholy.
Track 14: Computer Rock - Outro, nothing much to say about this track; would have been a great reminder that the vinyl is over.
God, I hate Kanye as a person, but this album is alright. It takes a lot of effort to separate the art from the artist, especially with this PoS. However, after listening to this album, I can see its appeal and understand why it is so popular.
Overall rating 7/10
Speakerboxxx is a 4/10, The Love Below is a 2/10 except for one song. No wonder I never hear anyone saying OutKast is their favorite artist. "Head doesn't count, right? Ah, thanks God, I knew you'd understand."
Elmo sings off-kilter soul/country which could be easily paired with a found-footage compilation of a psycho-murderer doing their passion crime. I was unnerved the entire album, which I think is the point. It's incredibly haunting with its cheery up-beat melodies paired with the disturbingly suggestive lyrics peppered with violence and fist-clenched insinuations. Like watching something drown in the most picturesque lake you've ever seen.
Probably going to give me nightmares - 6/10
The best track is the first track, and the album gets worse from there. Not a terrible album, just extremely depressing. The fact that the first track has nearly as many listens as the rest of the album really speaks volumes. There are hundreds of quirky coffee and antique shops playing some of these tracks on repeat. Overall 4/10
10/10 no comments. Incredible album I've never heard of.
Classic UK punk album. Pretty good for what they were trying to go for. Their song "We're Not Supposed To" is pretty creepy and unhinged though. 4/10
First 60% of the album is incredibly good. The last 40% is alright. Overall 8/10 because the whole album is a 90s vibe.
Boy band vibes. Very '85 synth pop sound and N-Sync/Backstreet Boys vocal style. Wouldn't be surprised if those bands pulled inspiration from Scritti Politti. Personally this is my least liked genre/style so my rating will be bias. 3/10, wouldn't listen to again, and none of the songs made it on my playlist.
I love The Black Keys so this review will be biased in favor of their music. In general the album is a whole vibe. Great "strut" music or walking music. Some very viral hits early on and just good alternative rock for the whole album. Is it the best album? Not necessarily, but it's damn good. Multiple songs on this album are in my daily listening playlist. Good stuff 8/10
Had most of the classic Nirvana songs, but I've never been a big Nirvana fan. It was good to hear some of their lesser played music but still did not enrapture me like it does with some of the fans. Solid 5/10 album
Just as relevant now as it was when it came out 10/10
It was alright, the viral songs are viral for a reason. Not really my style of music. 4/10
I was stone cold sober when I listened to this album. I don't think that's the intended way to listen to this music. If I was tripping on acid or shrooms I am sure I would have had a much better time. I appreciate the historical significance of this band and music, but this was absolute trash. Lowest rating yet, worse then OutKast 1/10
An OK album. I didn't look up the history or significance if there is any. They just seem to be a bunch of kids having a fun time. It's pretty generic punk rock which for 1979 was probably unheard of. However Black Sabbath was in their prime, and the Rock genre was in its golden age. I've never heard of the Undertones until today when this album was recommended, which I guess plays towards their name. I added a couple songs to my playlist, they're alright. 4/10
Absolute classic and has some bangers. Defined the American Rock genre for years to come and still remains relevant in 2025. 7/10 He only got better after this album.
Solid mid-90s rap album. Fantastic drums and samples. The flow is definitely an evolved version of the early 90s style while also having a few sections that are an homage to the early style. I loved "What's Golden" and "High Fidelity". One of the better rap albums I've ever listened to. 6/10 - the second half of the album was weak.
Now that's a stinker of an album. 2/10. Not as bad as OutKast.
I've never immersed myself in funk, and I believe this is one of the greatest funk albums of all time. It was an interesting experience though I personally cannot get into it. It's alright, 3/10.
A very classically mid 70s album. I did no research on why it's as popular as it is besides it just sounding like another 70's yacht rock album. It's okay, I'd listen to it again. 5/10
A very chill album. Radiohead always makes me depressed or sleepy and this album is no different. I was dozing off around weird fishes and had to force myself to listen to the rest of the album. I always like the noises Radiohead experiments with and this album is particularly experimental. I didn't save any to my playlist and probably won't listen to it again. 4/10
Classic Sinatra. Some of the songs haven't aged well, but I can't deny that most of these songs are just good. It's not music I would have on repeat unless I'm in a very specific mood. But I do enjoy me some Sinatra. 5/10.
What a strange album that somehow... Works. It's definitely a concept album that I don't think I would want to pull a single song into my playlist. It's good though, like really good. 6/10
Damn, I really had to listen to a full Kid Rock album. This guy is on the same level as Kanye West for me. Just absolute filth and ego. I despise him as a person, but I'll separate the art from the artist. The album itself definitely gives off redneck Kanye West vibes and Kid sings/raps about trailer park and trashy hood life. I sometimes get Hollywood Undead party vibes from some of the songs. It's alright, I do not like Kid Rock's music, personally. 3/10
A very nice brit-pop band with chill alternative sound. The song "Why Does It Always Rain On Me" is very good and I've added it to my playlist. The album as a whole is good coffeeshop vibes. I disassociated through most of it while I worked but I don't have anything negative to say about it. It deserves a solid 6/10.
8/10 Big Iron and El Paso are classic country bangers. Love this whole album and reminds me of driving on country roads with my dad playing this album through his cassette tape to AUX from his gen1 iPod. Good times.
I do like Deep Purple, but this album did not do anything for me. It's an OK 1970 rock album but no particular song enraptured me. In fact, I kept finding myself hovering over the skip button. I would say it's a 2/10 ablum.
1987 vampire music. Love this genre and the synth vibes. Lucretia My Reflection is my favorite song and went straight to my playlist. Solid 7/10 album and so unique.
It's a good 70's era country album before the "Country" genre was really defined. I appreciate the lyricism, instruments, and general tone of the songs. This particular genre of music isn't necessarily my favorite but it's pretty good. I'll give it a 4/10
It's pretty good, not a genre I have ever enjoyed. James Brown has a hell of a voice though.
Pretty solid R.E.M. album but not my favorite. I think it deserves an average rating without knowing any historical significance or why it hit a top 100 chart. I'll give it a fair 4/10
Really not great. There's a couple alright songs, but the vocals and general musicality is so bad. Definitely a stinker album. 2/10
It's a pretty chill album. He sort of sounds like Jim Morrison which is a unique contrast to the generally upbeat instrumental melody. I almost get cocktail lounge vibes from the arrangements. I wasn't overly impressed by any song in particular but this was a good album. 5/10
It's alright. Good elevator music. The album cover is one of the most horrifying uncanny valley images I've ever seen in my life. The actual music would be great while travelling from floor 1 to 50 in a Chicago skyrise. 3/10
Jam band, jam sesh album. I definitely had some songs that I could not relate to, but that's not the point. They have just good vibes and are in it for the love of the game. I bet they sounded amazing live. Not sure of their cultural significance or relevance but this album slaps. 6/10
The album that started it all. It's good and has some absolute slappers on it. Not all the songs are great though, it's not a perfect album. It's a 7/10 for sure though.
Masterpiece of an album and Muse is one of the GOATs. Every song bangs, every lyric slaps, such an amazing album. 10/10
It's an alright metal album. It's not very musical, more like noise in the background with some growling and grunting. It's a solid 3/10
Did not know this was the album that Corona came from. Pretty generic 80's punk album otherwise. Good summer punk vibes. 4/10
An alright funk album. 3/10
The first song is the best because it's used in quirky indie films, the rest of the album is hot trash. 1/10
Very artistic album. Not really something I would listen to again but it wasn't bad. Very weird, but not bad. 4/10
Pretty solid American Rock album. RIP Tom Petty. 6/10
The first half of the album is gold. Very good music with good fusion sound and an amazing voice from Janelle. The second half is not that great. Overall this is a 5/10 album.
If I could give it a 0 I would. Shit album, shit concept, shit music.
Absolutely wild album. Jazz, funk, pop, country, rap, rock. It has a little bit of everything. It's a wild ride but every song has something good about it. A couple songs are coming to my playlists. 6/10
Solid Christmas album, can't listen to more than a couple weeks a year but this one definitely will be played next holiday season. 8/10
Not a bad album, I didn't understand any of the lyrics but I liked the cuica sounds. It's a very Brazilian album and a fun listen. 3/10
Biased because this used to be a daily play on my iTunes rotation. Absolute classic Green Day album and such good tunes. So far one of the best albums in the 1001 albums list. 9/10
Chill americana folk album. Not much more to say than that. I'm sure there's significance, but it's really just a pretty standard post-summer of love California folk album. None of it was offensive and the lyrics are above average. 5/10
I genuinely didn't think it could get worse than Velvet Underground. I was wrong. Another 0/10 that I have to give a 1/10.
Solid modern rap album. 7/10
Ahh this one brings me back to road trips with my dad. My dad loves Judas Priest and we listened to all their albums growing up. This one is a banger and has some very good early metal songs on it. 8/10
Rolling Stone wannabes and really not that great. 2/10
Some absolutely gruesome guitar and base tone in this album. This whole album rocks and is the epitome of "classic rock" in my opinion. 10/10.
Solsbury Hill will forever be one of the greatest musical pieces ever written. The lyrics, the tone, the rhythm, and the subject are all just exquisite. The rest of the album pales in comparison to this one song. Overall album excluding Solsbury Hill is an average 4/10. With Solsbury hill is much higher.
A wonderful album, still holds up to this day. Some of the best rebellious American music ever written. 8/10
What a strange album. Ethereal and a very alternative sound, even for the 90s. Something I've experienced once, and will leave at one experience. It's not bad, but it's definitely not my cup of tea. 3/10
