REM just doesnt quite do it for me. Feels like middle aged man music lol and I just dont enjoy the vocals enough.
This album is a great example of what makes this activity fun. There was a lot more to this record than I expected. I probably wouldn’t have ever given it much of a chance otherwise, but it was very enjoyable.
Just really not a Radiohead fan.. This album especially is very wainy and drags on. There are few good songs, I actually do really enjoy the intro track, probably one of my favorite Radiohead songs, but there isnt much after that IMO.
Rediscovered 'Friends' on this re-listen!
Celebration Day is a fun, energetic song.
'Since I've Been Loving You' might be my favorite Zeppelin song!
Tangerine and Gallows Pole are both great as well. I enjoy the more acoustic/softer vibes on this album.
Intro: Not sure this is going to be my vibe! But i normally listen to my album while working so this may actually boost some productivity
I enjoyed listening to this record more than I expected! Not really my style but something I could potentially circle back to while working or needing an energy boost. Appreciate the art!
Love some 90s hip-hop. Solid album. There are better, there are worse.
Of course the first two songs on this record are classics! The rest of the album really held up much more than I expected. Love the themes and messages across the whole album. I really wanted to give this album a 5, but felt like there were a few skips so I ended up giving a 4.
Jamming!
No lyrics after the first song ?
Interesting how polarizing the reviews of this record are! I am enjoying it, i feel like it is one of those that in the right time and place to listen it is awesome. While working, doing stuff around the hours, having on as background is great!
I appreciate the artistic expression and its the type of band i would love to see live.
Never really heard of this band or album going into listening.
Up tempo!
Solid intro
Listened through Alright - definitely a song I recognize but never realized this is the band.
Really like the start of this album - all of the songs so far are catchy and I like the tempo of the album.
Enjoyed 'Shees so Loose"
"Time" is a fun one! A little change up compared to other tracks.
There are a lot of fun and catchy songs up and down the album! Just as good as some other British bands I have heard more about. I appreciate the energy the band plays with and I like some of the samples at beginning of songs etc. Will certainly look to listen to this one again.
Listening to The Bends after listening to Supergrass and having recently listened to Hail to the Thief as well. Going into listening, I feel like I typically am not a huge fan of Radiohead compared to what their hype is.
The Bends is a jam. Solid jam band sound. I don't always love Yorke's whiny, drawn out vocals.
High and Dry is of course one of Radiohead's most famous songs. Its good, its fine, its solid. A good song. Nothing special.
Enjoyed Bones! Saved to my rock playlist
(Nice Dream) was boring
Just is good! Brings back some energy
Bullet Proof again just kind of boring - I don't think the spacey, electronic post-grunge sound on a lot of the songs on this record is for me
Overall, not terrible. Just has moments that are really boring imo. Still a few jams mixed in there but not consistent enough for me.
This record really grew on me as I listened. Definitely expected to be giving this one a 2/3, but the album just kept getting better. A lot of catchy and vibey songs. If I would have listened on a hot summer day with a joint it might have gotten 5*!
Really enjoyed listening to this. Album sounded really good all the way through, no major lulls or skips.
Enjoyed reading about the history of the album. Love that wikipedia links are readily available. It makes me try to imagine what it would be like listening to an album like this for the first time.
I believe this is also the first album I have had recommended that has alternating lead singers. I saw some folks reviewing that the songs w/ Grace Slick are significantly better than those w/ Spencer Dryden, but I disagree. The jazzy sound of In The Morning is one of my favorite spots on the album. The peaks of the record certainly feature Slick, but Dryden holds up his end of the bargain. Making this a really enjoyable record!
One of the best records of all time!
When I saw this record was just 15 minutes I expected to think this was interesting or whatever, rate it a 2 or 3 and move on. But I actually really appreciated this album and what it offers. Certainly the epitome or punk rock! It is creative and raw. The whole point of punk is doing whatever the fuck you want. As another reviewer wisely said: if you can't get your point across in 31 seconds, then you should just pack it up and go home.
Appreciate the energy of the record and some of the jams! There is better rock music out there for sure.
IDK man, I don't like being a hater but... I have never really been much into the rave scene so maybe I just don't appreciate the art. The rap portions sound like something kids from my high school would make for the talent show.
There are few moments later in the album that I can appreciate. Emphasis on a few. I am sure I would appreciate them more with a little ecstasy or molly...
For anyone that was in high school in 2012 when this record was released, this is probably one of the most recognizable albums released during those years.
Frank Ocean has a unique psychadelic, R&B sound that meshes excellently with a late summer night and a joint.
The album has some of the most recognizable and unique songs and beats of any album. There are moments where I find myself sining along and others where I just vibe to the feeling of the song. Going into listening I expected to give this a 5 but I ended up going with a 4 because I feel like there some fat on the album and a few moments that lull. Its rare that an album would get 5s if it had multiple skips, as I think this album does.
This album would probably also go in the Hall of Fame of most polarizing based on the other reviews haha.
Really enjoyed this record. I appreciate the run time, only 33 minutes. It is packed with jams, groovy and funking tracks, and enjoyable lyrics. A unique sound with also some of the most recognizable rock songs in Born on the Bayou and Proud May. This record quickly went on my most wanted list to add to my Vinyl collection. I also really enjoyed Graveyard Train, I appreciate a good 7 minute song.
I won't dock points for making everyone think these guys were from the south even though they were all born in Berkely... Whats up with that?
This shit was all over the place
The second half of this record was much better than the first. The first was too chaotic for me. I prefer the smoooooth jazz style that was featured on side 2.
Off to a strong start with the intro Be-In. Love me a good 6 minute jam
The intro and outro of this record are great! I love that the record is bookended by long, instrument jams.
I had never heard of this band even though I am from the Portland area (embarrassing, i know) and I really enjoyed listening to this.
Sooo generic. The type of music that would be featured on One Tree Hill or something like that.
The album kind of got repetitive and ran on. But the first half had some fun jams and beats. Appreciate the goal and message of the album, even if the religious content became a little much at times.
I enjoy Amy's soothing jazz sound. Obviously very sad that she was never able to live up to her potential. This is an enjoyable album for sure, but it lacks that extra level that other 4-5 star albums have.
Reminds me of car rides with my mom as a kid! Take it easy and Peaceful Easy Feeling are classics. I also discovered Nightingale on this listen.
Doesn't quite have the 5 star juice, but is comfortably a 4 star record.
Rock and roll baby! Some jams on this one
Not my favorite Zeppelin record but still easily a 5 star worthy record. They were on another level.
I understand that the album is technically impressive from a musical standpoint. But I found the songs to be uninteresting and boring. It grew on me a little bit upon the second and third listen. Not something I see myself going back to much.
If Freedom! '90 is the best song on this record this might end up getting 1 star.
Good stuff man good stuff. Got better and better the each time I listened. The first two songs stuck with me the first listen, but as I listened a few more times, I was appreciating the tracks up and down the record more and more.
The record is full of fun moments. Thought the trumpet on Keep the Customer Satisfied was executed nicely. A botched trumpet solo can kill an album, but I think their use of the instrument on this song added a great moment to the record.
The storytelling and song writing is great also!
Going into listening very familiar with their top three songs Time to Pretend, Kids, and Electric Feel. Three songs that could very easily make it onto the 'soundtrack of my life.' Songs that are certainly still in rotation for me! We will see how the rest of the record holds up.
This album is certainly help up by their three most popular songs. I also enjoyed Weekend Wars, but other than that the rest of the album really falls flat and does not live up to the high ceiling of those tracks. How many stars are those three songs worth? They are truly bangers. They would be top choices for a drive out to the lake with the windows rolled down in July. I am going with 3 stars.
That smooooooth jazz baby. Really enjoyed the easy listening of this. A few trumpet moments that were a little piercing to ear, which docked it a star. But overall really enjoyed.
This record sounded great! But where is the rest of it?! Potential is a great thing to have when you're young, but not so great to have when you're old.
This album had some good songwriting and songwriting moments.
Kind of generic rock music, but had some songs that I enjoyed. Didn't hate it. Certainly choosing a lot of other bands or albums before this one.
This is a 5 star record. Sometimes the sound can be a little spacey for me. Maybe would be 9/10 but still some absolute classic songs and a compact album which i really appreciate.
This album had some moments and had some other moments. Something I could put on while working/studying but wouldn't put it on for any other reason. I was ready for it to be over by the end.
The live album pushed it over the top. You can feel the energy of the music and the crowd's in return. I could picture being in the room.
This album is likely the most amount of time I have spent listening to blues, and the most I have listened with scrutiny. It set the bar high.
Really not good...
2 stars.
Orion was sick. Metallicas sound is a little too heavy for me at times. I find myself ready to be done listening at the end of the album or song.
This is hip hop. Clever lyrics, dope beats, and with something to say!
I enjoyed listening. Glad I did before I die. It is nice to have on in the background. Groovy and funky, but I feel like it kind of misses something and has a few moments that really do work best as background music.
this is a difficult album to rate. Eminem was on repeat through my adolescent years and therefore hold a special place in my heart. However, I feel like a lot of songs don't age well, mostly due to the vulgarity of them. But Eminem also has some of the most vulnerable and real hip hop songs you can find. He is also a master of manipulating the english language and exemplifying how words can be used as art. If I Had is a great example of both of the last two points.
But then we have songs like '97 Bonnie & Clyde, that does have a nice beat and clever lyrics but do we really need to make songs about killing our child's mother? I am not sure. They were hilarious when I was 16, but now as an adult it just doesnt quite hit the same.
Album kind of trails off at the end, but has some absolute classics of the generation.
I had always listened to Jar of Flies more since I have it on vinyl, but this record is right on par with it! Just some bangers, a unique sound both on vocals and guitar.
AI Prompt: Make generic rock music from 1980
When I saw a Stones album come up, I was expecting more. I feel like there are not a lot of memorable moments on the record, no real high marks. The album is a steady stream of middle of the road. Not terrible, but not great either.
Some good songs, solid alt rock band!
Nails on a chalkboard. Why would I listen to this when I could just listen to Skynyrd?
Not sure I understand the inclusion of this record.. of all the music released in 2017?
I mean this is what an 80s album should be!
I mean the Black Keys are fine. They make some rock music. I enjoy a few of the songs. But overall the record is just a collection of the same song with different lyrics.
The Beatles knock off. Not terrible but like come on.
Jamming! I really enjoyed this. A great record to have on and just vibe to while working or writing or playing games with friends.
There is so much lore around this record and the live performance. I do feel like the lore is larger than what this album actually is. It is pretty good, there are some strong moments; Where Did You Sleep Last Night, The Man Who Sold The World, and Something In The Way are my favorites. But the remainder of the songs are somewhat repetitive and boring at times.
Is this a Christmas album?
Very fun, had a great time!
I don't hate it, but I don't love it. Not really my sound. Enjoyed it more than some other REM records I have listened to.
I like it! Is the 26 club better than the 27 club?
Appreciate the lyrical prowess, but as far as listening enjoyment it was boring and repetitive. Understand the importance it has in hiphop history and that it influenced better music down the road. But thats just the thing, it influenced better music..
Liked listening to this a lot more than I expected that I would! Good energy and beats, and some interesting lyrics. Might regret rating this a 4 later on, but I really did enjoy my listen.
This was a good listen. It was nice to have on, but it was kind of forgettable. I remember listening to it, I remember enjoying it, but I don't remember the details. It was also just too long. Cut this jawn in half and it could be a really nice record!
Deduction for the actual record indicated not being on streaming..
Very nice though - sounds like a summer Sunday morning.
Exceptional Reggae vibes. Live Good is tooo nice - can't wait to roll up to that on a nice spring day coming up.
Sounds like the soundtrack to a bad Disney Halloween movie
This album could have been 5 stars if it was about a third of the length. Can't have a 5 star album be 2 and a half hours long and 40 tracks. A very strong 4 based on the first 10 songs or so.
Punk!
Not quite enough variance to be five starts I think.
Didn't like the first song, read the Wiki page, fuck this guy...
Album repeated like 4 times and I didn't even notice
Albums I should listen to before I die, more like albums I most certainly will never stop hearing before I die. Dfinitely some of the most recognizable tunes out there. Great for movie scenes in The Sandlot, but boring by song 4.
Some highs and lows on this record. Some songs really bored me and reminded me of music my grandpa would play in the car when I was a kid.
I found Love and Affection to be slow and unexciting. I did enjoy Love In The Saddle though.
Giving this a very generous 3 stars.
I really liked this one! Great tempo and vibes for me!
Definitely something different! I found the listen to be interesting, but ultimately felt like this would be the soundtrack for a Disney princess movie. Nothing against those, just not typically what I would choose to jam out to.
Tanto tranquillo para mi, pero es muy padre!
What a record! A beautifully concise collection of music, a moment in time.
Giving this 3 stars bc I do like the chords, but the lyrics are just so repetitive and kind of lame imo.
There are a few moments where I think oh this song could be good, but then Bjork does something weird with her voice and it ruins it. I can understand why someone would like this, and can even appreciate the creativity, but I just didn't enjoy listening to it all that much.
North American Scum is a terrible song.. I might even agree with the premise of the song, but the amount of times "We are north americans" is screamed through my speaker was too much.
I really enjoyed this and I wasn't expecting to. Would be a great summer night record.
One of the most fun listening experiences I've had! All these songs were super fun.
Loved this!! One of the most fun and best records I have listened to on this list. Surprised by the overall low rating.
Fav Songs: Step On, Kinky Afro, Bob's Yer Uncle
I enjoyed some of the ska sounds and guitar riffs
Saved song was The Beat and (I Don't Want to go to) Chelsea
This record has some of my favorite Pink Floyd songs in Breath, Time, Any Colour You Like, and Brain Damage. Also discovered Us and Them.
But this record also has some moments that get too into the psychedelic side of things and just get annoying. Specifically in On the Run and Great Gig in the Sky.
Resulting in 4 stars
Need this on vinyl for Saturday night date nights!
Really love this record! I knew of a couple songs coming into this. Great simple songs with awesome songwriting and storytelling.
Fav songs: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere, Down by the River, and my fav of favs Cowgirl in the Sand.
Willing and able to smoke down with Mr. Nelson, hopefully we listen to something else when we do...
A quintessential 3 star record
Love Earth, Wind, & Fire on the dance floor but doesn't quite hit the same while sitting at my desk. I know there are certain settings where this would hit way better and that is what saved it at a 3
Enjoyed some of these songs, but sounds like this guy was a real piece of work. Had never heard of him until this.
