I did not think that I would enjoy this at all. Good vocal performances with stylish 80s/90s production. Starts off great, takes a slight dip in quality towards the end. Nevertheless a positive surprise.
7/10
One of the first vinyl records I ever bought! The first 3 song run on this might be up there with the greatest starts to an album ever, but the rest is not quite as good. Even though I'm not a fan of other U2 albums, this one holds a special place in my heart.
8/10
On paper this is a solid hip hop record with quality production and versatile rapping. Yet for some reason I still remain unimpressed. While the quality of the beats is quite consistent, the rhymes and deliveries often lack sauce, making the overall listening experience somewhat bland for me.
6/10
Easily the best Cure album, and one of the greatest albums of the whole decade. I really don't have anything unique to say about this album. Classic. Timeless.
9/10
I have a soft spot for 60s pop music. I love the eery and spacious instrumentation combined with her sweet vocals. Just lovely.
7/10
Still waiting for him to finish the rest of the states...
Just a beautifully crafted album with intricate songwriting and a strong concept. One of my favorites.
9/10
It's alright. The only memorable tracks for me were Western Sky, Firefly, and the closer. Bad Liquor seems out of place.
5/10
Probably the greatest Metallica record, or at least the most consistent one. Filled with great riffs and insane solos. Classic.
9/10
Great guitars, cool atmosphere. Incident at Neshabur is transcendental. I might have to smoke a blunt and give this another go.
6/10
I'm not a huge fan of Southern Blues Rock, but ZZ Top sounds quite tight and focused on this album. Could imagine drinking a case of beer and smoking a carton of cigarettes to this album easily.
6/10
Overall kinda enjoyable, somewhat repetitive and boring.
5/10
I haven't heard a lot of Tom Waits albums, but I feel like this one was caught in the middle of his transition from traditional piano ballads to a more experimental sound. While some of the bluesier tracks in my opinion work nicely, the rest is not for me.
4/10
Easily their best album. Paul's vocals combined with killer riffs, solos, and overall songwriting give this record a unique sound that they never replicated later on. CLASSIC!
10/10
Standard inoffensive rock music from the seventies. A bit too dull for me, but has strong highlights.
6/10
Classic 70s album full of hits. What's not to like? Nothing too spectacular though, easy to listen to.
7/10
Influental, not fully realised sound. I prefer their later albums. Still cool though.
6/10
One of the most unique albums I've ever heard. Surely also very influential, but doesn't do much for me. Human Cannonball rocks though.
5/10
The second best Beach Boys album right after Pet Sounds. Consistent all around, but there are a few weaker tracks on the A side. Overall very nice, and often overlooked.
8/10
One of the most important indie records of all time. All killer, no filler.
10/10
I'm still waiting for this band to click for me. Ocean Rain didn't do it for me except for a few tracks, and this album is following the same trend. I'd rather just go listen to the Sound or the Cure. The Cutter rips though.
5/10
Marley Marl's production has aged gracefully. While LL Cool J is charismatic and flows pretty well for 1990, the album has this dated sound that bothers me a bit.
6/10
Top 3 Joni for sure.
8/10
This is insanely good. The only thing that really bothers me, are the several various mixes and versions that all sound kinda bad. Some mixes on YouTube fix this issue though.
9/10
So fucking smooth, give me an icy cold bev on a beach somewhere with this shit playing on the background oh yeasss.
I should listen to more bossa nova.
8/10
I like the 90s alt/grunge sound this album has, but something about Dulli's vocal delivery and lyrics just do not work for me, leaving me somewhat unsatisfied.
6/10
This is the third album I've tried from Nick Cave, but I just can't get into his music. I can't even describe why that is.
4/10
Ahh the nostalgia. Honestly the best or second best Foo Fighters album, despite its rawness and weird lyrics. Their sound on later albums is just so fucking bland.
7/10
Not a huge blues guy, sounds cool but not really my thing.
5/10
Inoffensive rock music from the UK. I liked some of the songs,
but the album's overall blandness made me kinda bored.
5/10
This is a great rock record with no misses. Strong songwriting paired with good production.
8/10
The king sure could sing. 60s soul does it for me once again. Good album.
7/10
Even the great charismatic force that is Ray Charles could not save this album from repetitive big band irritation. The more laid back tracks on the b side without constant horn blasting are actually quite enjoyable.
6/10
One of the strongest double albums of all time. Simply phenomenal.
9/10
Influential and fun, what's not to like? Well, for me this is an album that I just can't fully connect with for some reason. Maybe I'm just too boring for this.
5/10
It's ok. I'd rather listen to a Thin Lizzy live album though.
6/10
So fucking groovy and cool.
7/10
The last good Metallica album. Has some great tracks but pales in comparison to their 80s output.
6/10
Good millenial coded indie rock. Not quite as good as Funeral but very solid.
7/10
Very meh. Typical Girls is a good song though.
5/10
Annoying vocals, experimental songwriting, complete mess.
4/10
Fantastic Christmas album. I've already listened to this a few times this year, absolute classic.
8/10
Incredibly impressive.
8/10
Very groovy. Both drummers are mind numbingly brilliant, just wow.
8/10
Chuck D and Flavor Flav were flowing like crazy on here. The production from The Bomb Squad really holds up after all these years.
7/10
Filled with all time indietronica classics. Isn't quite as consistent as their later albums, but still a good listen.
7/10
It's a good pop album with polished production and some catchy anthemic hooks. It just lacks some oomph, which is my main concern with it.
6/10
Raw and energetic garage rock revival with a serious lack in overall songwriting and catchiness.
5/10
Weird and groovy psychedelic rock from the 60s. Apparently recorded live for the most part. Impressive.
7/10
I'm sorry but I just don't enjoy this at all.
4/10
Tropical, groovy, and playful. Simply fantastic.
8/10
Classic for a reason. A bit bloated, especially side C.
7/10
Great prebritpop classic, very influential record filled with catchy tunes. Great!
8/10
Trippy, very psychedelic. I love the mix of trip hop, dub and rock.
7/10
I'm suddenly getting the urge to take a bath with a toaster.
8/10
It's all right. Not really a fan of the Kinks after 3 albums.
6/10
Pleasant and comfy. Nothing too crazy.
6/10
Sparse, ominous, and beautiful baroque pop with amazing vocal performances. Classic!!
8/10
The first track really gets you going, but the rest of the album does not live up to the hype.
5/10
Stone cold classic. Combines Andre's funky rapping with Big Boi's smooth and consistent flow. Full with all-time classics and hidden gems.
8/10
Left me wanting more, I like the more soulful tracks on the B side.
6/10
Quirky fun. They developed their sound on later albums, but Psycho Killer is an all-timer for sure.
7/10
Apparently gets better on each re-listen. I'm currently on number 2 and it's just okay for now.
6/10
An important album filled with catchy jangle pop anthems. One of the first bands to bridge the alt/indie scene into the mainstream. CLASSIC!
8/10
I don't know what it is with me and Deep Purple, but I'd rather listen to Thin Lizzy or Black Sabbath over them every time. It's not a bad album, just kind of mediocre in my opinion.
6/10
B side almost put me to sleep, A side is definitely stronger. Also, shout out to Brian Eno.
6/10
Sounds great on vinyl, what a fantastic album.
8/10
Where has this album been all this time? Fantastic psych rock!
8/10
It's okay. Quite formulaic per usual + I think their albums with Bon Scott are just better.
6/10
Their first with Bruce, it's cool but nowhere near their debut due to inconsistency. 4 all-timers vs. 4 ok tracks.
7/10
While I appreciate the switch up in style, the music is still a tad too repetitive and inconsistent in my opinion.
5/10
Insanely good, should've listened to a full album from them waaayyy sooner.
8/10
Short and sweet, filled to the brim with absolute hits. The deep cuts are also quite great.
8/10
Almost Cut My Hair is an incredible track, wow. The album is versatile and still somehow very cohesive, which is impressive with 4 different songwriters and vocalists.
8/10
The A and B sides being so great justify the freakishness of the last two sides.
8/10
I can't lie, this was my shit back in high school. Listening to this now, I can't really take the lyrics seriously. The first half is quite decent, but the rest just drags on.
5/10
This does almost nothing for me. Sorry.
4/10
My favorite Stones record. Incredible start with 4 all-time classic tracks. The B-side doesn't quite live up to the same standard, while still being solid.
8/10
I'm afraid I have been sleeping on the Dan. I sincerely apologize. Kings, Dirty Work, and Reelin' in the Years are insanely good.
8/10
Awesome. Not quite as good as Psychohoney, but close.
7/10
Cool moody pop from the 80s. It's ok.
6/10
I prefer other Bowie records.
6/10
Mediocre R.E.M. album.
5/10
Almost as good as Thriller.
7/10
Has it's moments, but is ultimately mediocre.
5/10
This ended up being far more entertaining than I remembered. Maybe I do enjoy U2 outside of Joshua Tree after all...
7/10
I should've listened to this earlier! This is closer in quality to London Calling than I was expecting, even though it's rawer and more straightforward punk rock overall.
8/10
His best. All-time hip hop classic for suuuure.
9/10
Some classic tracks, great samples, and overall innovative hip hop. It's a bit too long/bloated to be considered their best work alongside of The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders. Still, a good experience and a must-listen for any true hip hop fan.
7/10
Are all of U2's albums in this book?? The sound is more post-punk, but the songs seem also more unpolished. Sunday Bloody Sunday and New Year's Day carry this album HARD.
6/10
I'm ashamed for not listening to this earlier. Up there with 70s prog classics. I love the dynamic of grand hard hitting rock tracks suplemented with short folkesque songs in-between.
8/10
Very impressive instrumentation, atmosphere, and songwriting on this album. Shout out David Pajo.
8/10
Probably the only album to have the EXACT same rating on this website as on RYM (3.99 as of this moment on both). I've previously underrated this album, but I have to admit that it's up there with his best work.
8/10
Strong vocals. The album is a bit front-loaded, which is why I prefer Promise over this one.
7/10
Incredibly 90s! It has some solid tracks, but honestly I'd rather listen to Deftones or Hum to scratch the itch for heavy alt 90s music.
6/10
One of the strongest grunge records of the 90s. Overhated because of Courney Love's antics, but the music speaks for itself. Violet and Doll Parts are all-timers.
8/10
I find this album to sound a bit dated. Many tracks are also too long for no good reason. Red Rain & Sledgehammer are great songs, but the rest is not quite up to par.
6/10
Properly rated, even though I don't listen to it as often as I should.
7/10
Cool and pleasant, not my thing.
6/10
I like it, but nothing really sticks out to me though.
6/10
The groove is unreal!
8/10
Nothing he does or says will ever diminish this album's greatness in my eyes. His best work.
10/10
As a huge hip hop fan, I recognize a ton of samples taken from this album. The A side is perfect. Classic stuff.
8/10
