Surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Definite shades of early Dylan and undoubtedly a source of inspiration for Neil Young. Rating 7/10

Favourite songs: My My Hey Hey, Thrasher, Sail Away, Powderfinger, Hey Hey My My Least favourite songs: Ride My Llama, Welfare Mothers Rating 7.5/10

Ashamed it took me so long to get around to listening to this. Loses it's steam for me following Heroin, but a great first half warrants a 4 star rating. Favourite Songs: Sunday Morning, I'm Waiting for the Man, Venus in Furs, Heroin Lease Favourite Songs - Everything that follows Heroin (except I'll Be Your Mirror) Rating 7/10

One of my childhood favourites. The CD was stored constantly in my portable CD player. Fun to listen to again nonetheless. Easy 5 star for me. Favourite songs: Jesus of Suburbia, Holiday, Are We the Waiting, Letterbomb Least favourite songs: Homecoming Rating: 9/10

Not my style of music but can appreciate it for what it is. Favourite songs: Big Iron Rating 5.5/10

Classic Favourite songs: I wanna be adored, Waterfall, Made of Stone, I am the Resurrection, Fool's gold Least favourite songs: Elizabeth my dear Rating: 9.5/10

The highlights on the album elevate the rating to 2 stars however, there are big portions of the album I just did not enjoy. Favourite songs: Sidewalk Serfer Girl, Juxtaposed With U, It's Not the End of the World, Fragile Happiness Lease favourite songs: Vulcan street, Receptacle for the Respectable, Touch Sensitive. Rating 4/10

Was excited to listen to my first full Public Enemy project having been aware of the group through their classic hits. Unfortunately, this didn't grab me in the way I thought it would. Middle of the road on this one, didn't hate it, didn't love it. Favourites: Shut Em Down Least Favourites: Honestly don't feel that strongly about anything on this album, not crazy on the Bring tha noise re-release. Rating: 5/10

Honestly more familiar with Trent Reznor from his work on movie scores. Of course I've heard some NiN music, most notably Hurt (prefer Johnny's version) and Closer (which I never enjoyed) so I can't say I was overly excited when this popped up. Right from the opening track this album is atmospheric, intense and feels like the musical accompaniment to the Saw movie franchise. Heavy electronical sounds paired with harsh industrial rock. Trent's musical ability really shines through and it's no surprise he's since worked on movie soundtracks as he paints a clear picture of the themes and story of the album, not only through his lyrics but also through the tense, anxiety inducing production. Sidenote, the piano breakdown on March of the Pigs genuinely took me by surprise. It makes for bleak and depressing listening for large parts of the album with key themes of self loathing, sexual guilt and religious apathy. But it would be a lie to suggest I didn't find myself enjoying chunks of this album. Not sure when I'll find myself in the right mood to listen again but I enjoyed this. I think. I need a shower after that one. Favourite: Piggy, March of the Pigs, The Becoming, A Warm Place, Hurt Least favourite: Closer, Big Man With A Gun, Eraser, Rating: 7/10