I love hip hop and was excited to explore a piece of its roots, but I can't say I liked this much. There are some creative moments, but the project is too long and inconsistent.
Indie, emotional, praised. What's not to love? Well I guess I liked it from a distance. Overall, the sounds are pleasant but the overall product is boring.
I've never been the biggest fan of R.E.M and their overall sounds and hits. Now that I've listened to a full record, I can say that I respect them. Still not my style though.
What an emotionally potent and consistent record. I loved almost every minute of it. Definitely plan to keep this in my catalog.
It is nice for my first true introduction to Nick Drake to be his debut. The sounds are simple, serene, and beautiful. The lyrics are pure poetry. Really liked this one.
Is it a little long? Sure, but I quite enjoyed it. I gravitated more towards the calmer moments, but found myself liking each heavier track more than the last. Iconic album for sure.
This is the closest I have come to giving my first 5 star record. So close. Still, this album is concise, masterful, and a pure joy to listen to. Not a bad song on it.
I can't say that I was crazy about this one. Kings of Leon are pretty dull all in all. It was so inoffensive that it almost became offensive. Listenable if nothing else.
Despite never thinking of Van Halen as a group worth exploring, I went in open minded and can honestly say I was blown away. This album is full of personality, swagger, and is hard hitting.
Axis is a fantastic and classic record, but I wouldn't go as far as to say it's Jimi's masterpiece. Still, this record is packed with some of my all time favorite songs.
Funky, jazzy, and full of life. Overall, it’s a fun little compilation with a lot of heart. Everything is semi decent with a couple of tracks that really stuck out.
I can’t deny how fun and charismatic this album is. A handful of songs feel half-baked, another few are close to being pretty good, and a couple are truly great.
Hear the cheers of prisoners as Cash emulates their plight. It is beautiful and soul-crushing to hear that last note ring out before it’s back to prison business. Still, Cash left his mark with one of the greatest albums to ever be recorded.
This album gets better with each listen. It’s definitely a dense 36 minutes, yet it remains a fun listen. The song structures are unorthodox, the performances are quirky, and it is all accented with pieces of noise and distortion. Brilliant.
What an overrated album. The vocals are one note and the instrumentals are painfully uninspired. You can’t slap on a “politically charged” sticker and claim the album is a masterpiece. Even if the songwriting is great to you, take the album for what it is: bland.
The first song was pretty good, but was soon followed by a very lousy album. If you ever meet someone and they say that their favorite band is The Electric Prunes, run.
This is by far one of the greatest pieces of jazz out there. It’s a spiritual experience containing some of the best sax and piano solos. Coltrane would follow this a year later with the boldest jazz album I know with Ascension. Still, A Love Supreme is THE Coltrane album.
I didn’t actively dislike this album by any means, but something was holding me back from fully enjoying it. The instrumentals were right up my alley and the vocals were the right amount of weird. I just don’t think it’s fully my thing.
Echo & the Bunnymen are a band I’ve always appreciated, but I never dug too deep. Now that I have listened to their debut, I can say they are pretty good in an album format. Although, the gloomy sounds start to blend together.
Honestly, I just really enjoyed this record. Even with some songs going for 9+ minutes, every song stuck with me in one way or another. I’m excited to hear more Neil in the future because I know he has even better records later. Regardless, this album was awesome and one I will keep in my catalog.
I honestly didn’t think I was crazy about this on first listen. Once I was deep into my second listen, I just sat back and let the warbling samples and thumping beats become my inner rhythm. I ended up enjoying this record more than I thought. It’s a fun little record with some truly infectious beats. I liked it.
I was finally given a reason to listen to an album that I’ve heard many good things about. Now that I’ve listened, I can see why it is beloved. There are few albums I know that are so utterly captivating. Bush takes full advantage of the album format to create a wholly complete listening experience.
I really love nerdy, sci fi inspired hip hop records. While this album contains some dated lyrics, it is pretty damn charming. The dark, boom bap beats are awesome and the flows are unorthodox. The topics can border on absurd, but the album isn’t afraid to embrace its absurdity. Also, the album cover is perfect, especially for a hip hop record.
MGMT’s debut is just an all around solid album. It is stacked with hits, but also delves into a great blend of synth pop and psychedelic music. The second half is noticeably weirder, but I appreciate the pacing of the record. I really don’t think there’s a bad song here.
I was not very excited to listen to this one. With that being said, it’s really not bad by any means. 25 is a pleasant listen mostly due to the very safe pop formula and Adele’s vocal talents. My biggest gripe is that this kind of music is uninspiring and doesn’t lend to much replay value.
Every aspect of this album is cheap and forgettable. The synths sound like a child’s toy and the singing has that pseudo inspirational, I’m soaring with birds sound that puts me to sleep. I am usually pretty forgiving on music, but there doesn’t seem to be a silver lining for this one.
I wouldn’t mind putting this album on in the background this winter to soundtrack a snowy night out. This albums historical significance is undeniable, and the quality is there as well. While almost nothing on these two volumes was remarkable, it’s still a very pleasant listen.
The instrumentals are lush, funky, and burst with life. Steely Dan’s music may be labeled “soft rock,” but their finesse cuts through. There is a coolness to this record that I can’t get enough of. From the punchy piano playing to the often cryptic lyrics, this album won me over.
I know I’m the outlier on this one, but I quite enjoyed the expressive vocals and how they paired with the dreamy instrumentation. This is far more interesting than some other very safe and boring records on this list. There’s a boldness that I really appreciate in this record. The two vocalists pair nicely and create a nice juxtaposition that keeps the record interesting.
