Bored already after three songs. Not for me.
Super fun album. Love Sam Cooke, and the energy was amazing. Too bad it was not well recorded
Fun album, not that consistent tbh.
The two singles are great, the rest is kind of average. Great production, though.
Probably harmonically kind of innovative, but super boring in terms of melody and lyrics. Pretty long 45 mins.
Really not my cup of tea. Super specific and repetitive. Saved by Proud Mary.
Potentially super interesting, but a little too literal for me. Very long and the samples, albeit classy, were maybe too "acid" to be that repetitive. Charlie Hunter's presence is a bonus.
Classic album. Extremely well-executed, sonically varied, and lyrically great. Not a 5 because some songs are "dispensable".
Average '80 melodic rock/metal. Not into it as a genre, none of the tracks stuck. Well-executed and smartly written, but that's about all.
Classic album, one of the best debut albums of all time, it seems. I really liked it, even though classic rock is really not my favorite genre.
More Than A Feeling, though, is one of my favorite tracks ever.
And the Hitch A Ride outro was really amazing.
Very bored after the first few tracks, but then the record surprisingly takes off. Overall, I liked it. Probably I'll have to give it another listen.
Mixed feelings about this. I have to say that Springsteen is not my cup of tea at all. I'm too "not American" to really understand the music and it doesn't make me feel that much.
That being said, I really liked the stripped arrangements. The 4-tape recorder, then, is a plus, super innovative in terms of future lo-fi music, which I like.
Could be my favourite of his albums, but I'm not into his writing, I must say.
This is extremely plain. Can't wrap my head around the reason why it is included in this list. Amazingly boring.
And to think I liked "Big Sur" when it first came out... Well, I was 12, so it shouldn't say much...
A good record. Not a prog fan, but I found that enjoyable. Steve Howe was freakin' amazing.
Great album, just short of a 5-star rating. I really appreciated Sting's songwriting in this record, re-listening to it was really pleasant. And Stewart Copeland might as well be one of the grooviest drummers of all time. "Mother", though... WTF?
Not a prog fan, but I really liked it. Weird at times, but extremely well-executed. And Roundabout is a wonderful, wonderful track.
I feel like some 80's New Wave records have not aged that well. Moreover, they lose something if listened to many years from their release. It was overall kind of enjoyable, but there wasn't a single track that stood out.
Joni, for me, is one of the true greats. A melodic and lyrical genius, really. This is a great record, not at the level of others of hers, though. Also pretty different, she went down a new road with this one.
Still, a great record.
Really enjoyable record, classic rock with a hint of soul that I really liked. Breakdown, what a great track! Not a 4, though
Not a prog fan, to be honest, but this was surprisingly "cheerful" in a way many prog records aren't. I didn't know Genesis' music that much, it's not that inaccessible as I thought it would be. Not sure I'd listen to the record again, but hearing Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins together was great.
Production-wise, an amazing album. Lots of interesting feats too. Lyrically, I don't get it that much. Lots of retribution-themed lyrics, not one of the feelings I'm fond of.
First record that I'm not listening. I don't deserve 78 mins of dnb at 34 years old, sorry.
Lot of mixed feelings on this one. I can grasp the importance of the record and I like some of their later stuff, but it hasn't resonated with me the way I thought it would.
I had high expectations for this one. Especially after an incredible starting track like Intro, which might be one of the top 20 best album opening tracks of all time (maybe?). But I have to say I'm disappointed. Nothing stood out, especially in terms of writing, it was all bland. I can understand what the fuss was all about for those who liked it in '09, mostly from a sonic point of view, but it didn't do the same for me.
Great record. Writing great music and arranging it with such elegance and grace is not a simple feat. The first half of the album is almost impeccable, then it loses something for me. Amazing cover selection as well. The singles are wonderful.
Listening to a 70 year-old live record so well-performed in 2025 is weirdly refreshing. This is pretty flawless. It also exhibits a level of showmanship we're lacking nowadays. Amazing voice, great delivery, super musicians. Lyrically poor, obviously, that's why it's not a 5.
God, country is really not my thing. Not a good way to start the day, sorry
It's B.B. and it's great, his relationship with his guitar is outstanding. Great energy and presence, still the blues does not capture me anymore. It tires me a little. Help the Poor stands out.
You know what, I don't dislike it. By the half of it, I wasn't paying that much attention, it all seemed to blend together. However, it was interestingly written, but too overproduced for my taste. I guess Jeff Lynne is/was a better writer than producer.
Well, I didn't really care for it. I didn't really pay much attention. Not extremely bad, but not good at all.
Not that bad, kinda weird, but it sounded super important to me for all the New Wave movement that followed. Surprisingly and strangely fun, but not that essential to me.
This is really close to being a masterpiece. I was hit by the groove throughout the whole record. Great pop-funk songwriting and amazing execution. I have to say, that's a five. 1969!! Are you kidding? Freakin' unbelievable. Everyday People is a classic track.
Production-wise, it's really amazing. The string of collaborators (Daft Punk, Justin Vernon, Hudson Mohawke) is really top-notch. But I always have this problem with Kanye, lyrically he's too aggressive for me. It wears me out.
Fantastic record! I'll give it a 5 mainly because of John Bonham and Jimmy Page. I loved them on this. The riffs are amazing and the drums are freakin' A+. Starting a record with Whole Lotta Love in '69? You know it's gonna be great.
Great record. My dad owns it on vinyl, which is strange because he doesn't like heavy metal. But I get it now. Really great stuff, I'll have to listen to it again.
I'm sorry if I'm a little biased, but for me Bowie is Bowie and this is a 5-star record. Probably nostly because of Robert Fripp, but still... Whenever there's groove, it's amazing. Whenever there's ambiance, it's hauntingly beautiful. "Blackout" is one of my Bowie's favorites. "Heroes" is quite simply one of the best songs of all time, maybe top 3.
Solid punk record, fun, no track that stays in your brain, not that bad, not that good.
There's some good stuff and bad stuff. Bad stuff is pretty bad. Lyrically quite absent, but I really like the riffs. And I feel that seeing them live would have been a real real blast.
Wail is fucking amazing, so the record gets a bonus point.
Lyrically, below average. Harmonically very predictable for the most part, and really weird at times. Not that good of a record, but Heart of Glass makes it and grants it a bonus point.
As a songwriter and a '90s house music fan, this is a masterpiece. I was only 2 when it came out, but I wish I was 20. It would have been one hell of a moment.
The guitar work on this record really stood out. I love Big Star and their influence on this album was quite clear to me. Also understand where all the bands like the Strokes came from.
I'm a little biased, because this is one of my dad's favorite records, so I listened to it a lot when I was a child. "Spinning Wheel" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy" are two masterpieces.
Great record, very ahead of its time, but a bit too long for my taste, being it a very specific genre. Great way to start the year. It's more of a 3.5, to be fair.
Probably what soul music should be and be about. Really enjoyable record, especially from a merely musical point of view. 3.5/5
I liked the second half of the record better, but it's reeeeeeaaaaally looooong and there was no need for it. Kinda boring.
I love Fiona, sincerely. But, as I'm growing up, I'm realizing she is quite possibly trouble. That said, this is a great record. I like the production, she's flawless in terms of writing and delivery. It's not a 5 because she is just so angry all the time, it takes away for her craftsWOMANship. But I love her, I really do.
5 stars, very little to say about that. He was a visionary and this record speaks volumes. Everything is great: songwriting, delivery, guitar work, rhythm section. It's a non-skip record, IMHO. Thanks Jimi for your music.
Not my cup of tea. I recognize the energy and the importance as well, but I lost focus and it's never a good sign. Maybe I'll listen to it again.
Extremely hard to get through to the end. Don't understand its presence here. Sorry
I came into this a little skeptical, but I was surprised I kinda liked it. Very strong delivery, nice arrangements, but some of it is boring. Nothing compares 2 U is a real gem in her rendition.
Lyrically very strong, musically kinda boring. I think I'd have to re-listen to this. For a debut album, not an easy feat.
I have to say I'm disappointed. Except for "Even Better..." and "Mysterious Ways", it's a really boring and monotone record. "One" is a great song, OK, but still... Yawn!
I'll listen to it again, but I really liked it the first time. It deserve a more careful attention, though.
I have listened to "Forever Changes" by Love and I really liked it, so I had high expectations for this. Unfortunately, I really really disliked this album. Just chaos.
I'm not a fan of Dylan. I tried several times, but it's not for me, especially the early stuff. This is not a bad album, but it bores me a lot. I liked Not Dark Yet, but the rest I didn't care for.
It's inevitably dated, but it's pleasantly experimental as well and I liked it. And I love the Byrds' vocal harmonies. Quick and easy, not a bad album at all, but not a masterpiece as well.
Highway Star is an incredible opening track and When A Blind Man Cries is a great closing track. In between there's ups and downs, you know. Smoke on the Water is legendary, but I've heard it so many times I'm tired of it.
Production-wise, it's extremely interesting. It was very original in 2007, she managed to collect many influences that weren't mainstream and put them in her music. I always had a problem with her "flow", though. Sometimes I like it, other times I don't.
Jesus Christ, the Pixies are not for me.
Mixed feelings about this. Great riffs, but songs are looooooooooong! Not the right record to listen to on a long train journey.
I liked the first half of the record, but then it became too long and my attention span is fucked up, tbh. Nice production, though.
Not a useful album. Not good, but not extremely bad either.
First time listening to it and, in perspective, I get its importance. I liked it, but I will have to listen to it once more to really focus on lyrics. Bass lines are really killing
A masterpiece, nothing more to say. Might as well be my favorite Bowie record. Each time I listen to it, it gives me different feelings and emotions. Life on Mars is one of the best songs ever written. Oh, You Pretty Things is my top Bowie track.
I didn't think I was going to like it! I'm especially impressed by the melodic choices, which mostly follow my taste. Yeah, it's long and maybe lyrically childish, but I think it's a good rock album.
A harmless folk record, nothing more. I'm starting to think my records could be part of this list too.
Let's say it can be boring, but some tracks are nice. Sometimes I can't stand his voice, though. And Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke are the best Smiths.
I never listened to Incubus, but I remember that, when I was a kid and their videos were in rotation on MTV, I found them pretty boring. After listening to this record, I want to tell the "teenager" me this: "You were extremely right!" Only saveable track is Drive, bonus point.
Listening to Elliott for the first time was a bit of an epiphany for me, many years ago. This is a great record, but not his best for me. Between the Bars and Say Yes could be enough for the record to stand on its feet.
I'm not really into psychedelic music. And I'm not into Pink Floyd either (please don't kill me!). But I recognize this can really be the start of a music movement so, despite the lack of melodic drive, a 3 is what it gets.
I love Nick Drake. I'm a songwriter too and his music has influenced me a lot in the past, especially harmonically speaking. This is my least favorite of his records, still it includes masterpieces like Poor Boy, One of These Things First and, especially, Northern Sky. It's all about sensitivity. In the music, in the words, in the arrangements. Class and elegance even in despair.
I really recognize Bonnie Raitt's value as a songwriter, I think she's underrated (outside of the USA). But personally, country-blues bores me out of my mind. And the reggae hints are not for me. Nick of Time is a great song, though.
I listened to it while working and it didn't bother me that much. But I can't fathom trying to really listen one hour and fourteen minutes of tango, honestly. Sorry.
Still not a big fan of Dylan's, but I'm starting to appreciate his music a bit more. I'll have to listen again and really focus on the lyrics. Really liked Tangled Up in Blue and If You See Her, Say Hello.
I recognize its importance in the grand scheme of things and it's a really great riff, but fuck my life! Looooooooong
