I agree with most people in saying that the history of this album is much more interesting than the tracks themselves.
Although I did gain something from delving deeper into the Beach Boys zeitgeist.
Standout track for me would be Roll Plymouth Rock.
Brief report as I had a switch up on the assigned album last minute.
Another classic pull! And just 3 days after its 25th anniversary
I was a huge fan of Outkast's earlier albums when I was in college so this one slipped past my radar beyond the smash hits (and there are many).
I was glad to give this one the proper attention it deserves! Although it still does not top Superplayalistic or Aquemini in my book.
What can I say that others haven't about Andre 3000 and Big Boi's synergy...
My favorite things about Outkast are the production, the delivery, and their perfect balance of storytelling while also not taking themselves too seriously. But I still draw the line a bit on the crazy sex references, as was the time and fashion I suppose.
Standout tracks (beyond the majors) are: Spaghetti Junction, Humble Mumble, and Toilet Tisha
"They say a computer could do my job better than I could!?" all too relevant 25 years later
I am not usually one to talk about how an artist or an album got me through a time period but Elliot Smith might just be one of those artists. This entire album just flows seamlessly and sleepily (in a good way).
I feel like I can relate to the subject matter and just immerse myself in the music. I sort of feel like I am in a dream or like when you were a kid looking out of a car window and pretending you were in a music video.
So many great tracks here that tear at my heartstrings. I had a decent enough day but this listen still got some tears out of me.
i also like the briefer run time. It has zero fat to trim.
Standout tracks: Speed Trials, Ballad of Big Nothing, Between the Bars, Angeles, Say Yes. I might as well list the entire track list at this point.
Truthfully I cannot claim to be that familiar with Foo Fighters beyond their smash hit in 'Everlong'. I am perhaps more attracted to Nirvanna's grunge than the post grunge era. But I certainly enjoyed this album. It feels like something I would gain much more from if I was able to give it more time as opposed to the album a day method.
Standout tracks: Exhausted
This was a new and easy listen for me. It flowed perfectly and kept my energy up and moving while i worked this morning. it made me wish I spoke more Spanish and danced better.
i especially enjoyed the groovier moments and breakdown segments such as in Maria Lionza.
This was such a fun listen. Brief in duration but easily replayable. Something about this era of music is bound to give me goosebumps. Although I was not familiar with the artist (the unsung king of soul) it still felt familiar to me.
Standout tracks: I'll be home
This was a new listen for me. I enjoyed select tracks but it did not surpass other singer songwriters of the era that I prefer like Fiona Apple or Alanis Morriset.
Standout tracks: Winter and Crucify me
This was another interesting listen. Whimsical vibes. Feels childish but in a good way, like a strange schoolhouse rock vibe but with great, interesting, and diverse instrumentals.
I did not know what to expect but I was surprised.
Standout tracks: Greenman, Harvest festival, The Last Baloon
I do not normally like posthumous albums, however I had no knowledge of the artist or their work beforehand. This will show my lack of information on African artisits but I can see similarities in the rhythms to bands like Mdou Moctar and Witch.
Standout tracks: Savane (duh)
I hate to admit it but this is the first Rolling Stones project I have ever listened to in full. And I even further hate to admit that I did not enjoy it all that much. It was not very exciting across the board. But I imagine it hit different in the 60s
This album strangely went by quickly. It has its fair share of smash hits but none of the other tracks really caught my attention. Their is an interesting mix between high and low energy ballads.
Standout Tracks: Hotel California, Pretty Maids All in a Row, Victim of Love
"I hate the Eagles man!"
This was so interesting sonically. So many strange white noise moments but it remains musically sound. Truthfully I was not familiar with much of Blur’s work beyond “Song 2” off of this album but truthfully while it’s still a great song it’s far from the most interesting on this album.
I read up that this album was a major pivot in the bands previous style and I think it’s definitely worth the listen. Especially on some great speakers.
Moody elements, grunge-y, and even some harder hitting stuff but I think that’s where I was least interested.
I did not go into this with much expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. The title track had a very interesting instrumental. Sad to hear it did not receive its flowers while Gene Clark was with us.
This was a short listen. Easy breezy. I enjoyed it although nothing stuck with me.
Dude! Something about self titled albums man. I will say that my favs off this record were not the single hits. Tracks like Cherokee and the organs on Old Times Good Times I found much more interesting.
I like the pink giraffe on the cover.
There might be something about older albums having shorter run times. Although I did appreciate a few of the alternate versions at the end cap of the album. Overall a decent listen but nothing spoke to me. Good for a sunday evening I suppose
This was so much fun to listen to. Great for powerwalking in the city. Some crazy riffs although i wish they let them play out a bit longer before altering them or hitting them with fills.
Standout Tracks: One and To Live is to Die
This was such a funky and fun listen. I can see myself revisiting for sure.
I recognize the song Hard Times from other artists sampling it. Nice to listen to an older Chicago artist while downtown.
This is a classic for me already. A great listen on an early morning drive in to the city.
A great workout album. I am blessed by 2 Metallica albums in one week. I am sorry for missing yesterday's album.
This is a classic for me. I always think of late nights at Parks library in my senior year of college. Studying for vert bio and having this album on repeat. The unpredictableness was strangely calming. I believe i was gifted this album on Vinyl by my cousin Jackson, the same one who introduced me to this site. Either way I have the record and I love it.
This album was a lot of fun. I only recognized Changes but it was a pleasure to listen from front to back.
I am ashamed to say my Black Sabbath knowledge did not begin to grow until after the death of the late Ozzy Ozbourne. But with this record and Paranoid under my belt I would consider myself a fan
This was honestly a first for me. I have never given a Bob Marley album a full front to back listen.
I honestly found the latter half of the record to be the most catchy. Standout tracks would start with Rebel Music and the aforementioned Natty Dread.
I enjoyed the groove and bouncy elements. A nice escape from the rainy November day in Chicago.
This was so brief and yet very entertaining. I managed two listens !
Obviously some outdated messaging about tradition marriage roles here. But I honestly was surprised how head of the curve the last song on the album is about celebrities’ lack of personal life. If only he knew about TMZ.
This was a entertaining album that makes me want to dive into Pavement more. Jon put me on a few songs back in the summer but this is my first formal introduction to them. My special chalice... made of gold
Very interesting to hear Nick Drake with backing musicians. I enjoyed the jazzier moments but overall a great folk album. Beautiful cover and another tragic death.
Interesting Live Album. I cannot say I typically love Live Albums outside of Peter Frampton but this was fun. I have heard a few of their songs before. Very jam bandish.
This is my first run in with the Alex Harvey Band but i can see why it is talked about as an original punk founder. Some moments such as Gang Bang were a bit too crude for ME! In the big '25!!
I very much liked the song that the album gets its title from, Next.
Short. Seems like a lot of these older albums are on the shorter side.
This was a perfect listen for trudging through the snow on my commute to the Zoo. It matched the dreary atmosphere but still kept my spirits up. I loved Sally.
This was interesting. New to me but not to those dear in my life. I will have to check out more of their work.
Great piano. Kept me warm on my walk in.
This makes me want to dive deeper. Deserves more of my time. I prefer the slower moments reminiscent of Fiona Apple. 🍏
I am slightly conflicted on this album. I love the lyrics and her performances but sometimes the instrumentals fall flat for me.
I really enjoyed this album. Very fun and engaging all around.
My first REAL intro to ska. Very hit or miss but I LOVED stereotype and other high moments.
Rock. Opera.
