The BeeGee’s have a weird edge. It’s all seems very innocent, but there is something dark beneath the surface it’s hard to nail down. Even when they’re being overtly dark, it’s still got a ring of charm that feels like it’s hiding something worse. And what’s with the timpani’s that sound like they’re recorded in the deadest room possible? It just adds to the uncanny feeling this music provides.

While a lot of grunge artists made references to prog bands in interviews, this influence didn’t appear in the music. Soundgarden was maybe the exception. Stripped of prog's complexity but retaining and building on the heavy sonics and riffs, this record doesn’t shy away from the psychedelic or the hook-laden choruses that wouldn’t be improper in a Led Zeppelin record. The fact that Chris Cornell can really sing also made them stand apart from their grunge compatriots. This record also just sounds great. It’s powerful and energetic without being harsh. It continues to find new listeners for good reason.

This record is like Sinatra Live at the Sands for African Americans, which for me makes easily makes it superior. None of the condensing patter and all of the good vibes and energy from a clearly enthusiastic audience. Happy music with the saddest lyrics. It feels like BB’s voice and guitar playing is totally on point, and the band do all they can to support that.

I’ve always been indifferent about The Who. This record shows what a great live band they were. This sounds like a proper live album as well, doesn’t sound like they messed with it in post at all. Pretty good record, but I’m still not crazy about The Who.

God damn. What a beautiful record. I could listen to Marvin’s voice endlessly. The smooth rich strings, the great grooves from the rhythm section, some great interesting arrangement and mixing calls. Everything just so great.

Led Zeppelin. Great music, weird lyrics. This is a great album for good reason, but it feels a little incoherent. The bits between the tracks. Is this an attempt at a tip of the hat towards a concept record, or are they standalone moments of sound art? The filow of the songs is odd and nonsensical? Is that intentional or not? Maybe these things can be explained by the lore behind this LP, which I have no interest in uncovering.