Already knew the album quite extensively. Prior fan of Arcade Fire, favorite album is reflektor.
Quintessential Arcade Fire, alternative rock. The piano + acoustic guitar, slight upbeat rythmic section, backup vocals on the chorus.
Songs feel connected, not only because of the smooth transitions but also in style. Yet it doesn't feel too redundant, pleasant listen all the way.
Tracks that stood out:
We Used to Wait
Rococo
Modern Man
The Suburbs
Not my style.But it definitely grew on me as I listened.
Not a lot of priori Johnny Cash knowledge but the crowd interactions really made the live experience special.
He jokes around, the prison warden comes to talk. A lot of prison/crime themed songs as well.
Overall just not my cup of tea
Enjoyable listen.
Just a bit plain overall, I'm not the biggest fan of Simon and Garfunkel...
I had a good time listening to the album. Apart from the heavy hitters (Wonderwall, Don't look back in Anger), I didn't know too much about the album. I was pleasently surprised with a few songs, while others didn't really hit the mark.
Overall a decent album, not super memorable and a bit dull by the end, especially after the 2nd listen.
One of those albums I could just listen to, and not do anything else.
No weak songs, some obvious heavy hitters.
Coherent in style for the whole 50mn but not boring to me.
A classic, genre defining album for a reason.
Great funky vibes, really put me in a great mood for the day and made me want to listen to more of this artist.
The album itself did feel a little long at times. And despite being a drummer, I didn't enjoy the final track as much as I thought I would.
Super interesting listen and highly recommend. The mix of jazz, funk, brass works wonders!
Iconic album, super important for the punk rock movement. Its simplicity probably prompted a lot of people to reconsider music as something more accessible, and led to many people playing.
However, this very simplicity doesn't really help it. It gets redundant quickly, despite the songs being 2mn long on average.
A fun listen, Blitzkrieg Pop is definitely a bop. But I'd never play the album on repeat
Very unsure of what I listened to...
Apparently it's a live adaptation of a piano suite for a prog rock band.
I did appreciate some of the very futuristic aspects of this performance from the 70s, but I can't say I really enjoyed it.
There definitely are some interesting tunes, but in terms of appreciation I'd probably listen to the original one.
Wow, what a ride...
Crazy energy and mix of styles. Catchy love songs full of imagery. Rock-opera-esque album
Loved it!
Great discovery and overall a great time.
Beyond the world famous "Running up that hill" I was pleased to discover a lot of cool songs, with changes in style.
Standouts: Waking the Witch, Watching you without me, Mother means comfort.
Enjoyable music and voice
Bit redondant, nothing really stood out. Kinda felt like listening to a subpar album from the Smiths.
What a great well-rounded album.
Mostly guitar and voice, with a nice crew enhancing the performance.
Some great folk-pop songs, perfect for a car trip.
Father and Son is one of my all time favorites but I didn't find any bad songs on this album.
Such a classic
Tons of energy, great songs
Not much to say
Definitely not my style and I don't have the background to appreciate all of it.
Nevertheless, I rate this one pretty well on vibes alone.
Great album that makes for a standalone christmas mini-playlist.
Would never play outside of holiday season though.
Big fan of the pre-2010 Coldplay albums (my favorite being Viva la Vida). This one's no exception.
Some great hits: The Scientist, Clocks, God put a smile upon your face
Mostly solid songs with a good mix of folk/pop/rock. Piano+singing sections always work super well.
It feels super Coldplay-ish, if you're into that, then it's a great one.
Experimental, I'll give it that. I personally feel like it came at the cost of some enjoyment.
There's such a thing as too avant-garde and I feel like this embodies it. Too many random noises for me that don't really feel included in the music.
Meh, not really bad, just didn't feel much while listening...
It's a great album, not my Led Zeppelin favorite but that's a high bar.
A style I like, some of my favorite hits from the band... Pretty much a personal slam dunk.
Good folk vibes if you're into it.
Not really my jam, enjoyable regardless.
Not much to say. Legendary, ahead of its time.
Some insane standalone hits while also having a great vibe when listening to the whole album.
Love the use of electronics and more ambient sounds.
Loved the instrumentals and the story-based lyrics.
Old school beats with some funk/jazz vibes, electric guitar... It did feel a bit repetitive by the end.
Super crisp british 60s rock from Abbey Road.
The lyrics aren't exactly memorable but the harmonies are truly amazing.
And don't get me started on Time Of The Season.
The music part does feel lackluster at times, this might be the only criticism I have.
Good to have some electronic music on here, didn't really like it though (Apart from Radio 7 maybe).
Just a great album, very 70s rock.
More than a feeling is an amazing song.
Love me some acid funk.
Only issue I have in this one are the lyrics being on the weaker side, often resulting in the singer relying a bit too much on the "doo-doo-doos" and other jazzy/funky onomatopeia.
Didgeridoo is a lot of fun, always a fan of incorporating wonky instruments.
The mix of sounds is a bit on the crazy side sometimes, going from spacey electronics to jazz solos, but I find it enjoyable.
Felt like a great bit of background music. It did lack a little something to make it more interesting though. Very enjoyable nonetheless
I like the band, I enjoy my Inide Rock.
Overall I think it's a good album, but it doesn't feel like there's too much to it. A bit of a snooze fest. I'm rounding up and giving it a generous 4 because it's enjoyable.
Favorite track: Laughing
Solid album, toss up between a 3 and a 4. Rounding down because it's not really my style.
Pop with some decent soul into it. Beautiful is a pretty iconic song and quite indicative of the whole album. Some nice R&B hits as well.
Obviously amazing title track but I found myself discovering more of that energy throughout a whole hour of listening.
Love the general vibe of the album, very realxing synth-pop, almost mesmerizing at times. Rythmic section goes a bit all over the place sometimes but I find it still ends up working somehow. Some songs have some different hints of styles sprinkled into them, some funk, some afro...
Some personal highlights (apart from title song): I've got an angel, Wrap it up, This city never sleeps
Lots of things going on in this one. Too much ? Maybe
I did enjoy it quite a bit, going from ambient sounds to very catchy melodies. The energy varies quite a bit, leaving you a bit on edge.
Man after those first two songs I REALLY wanted to like it, but I must say that the rest isn't exactly up to par.
I did like the overall chill energy of the album, the hints of funk and upbeat. But by the end it felt bland until I replayed it for Punchbag and Angryman.
Nice listen overall.
Personal favorites: Punchbag, Angryman, Sunshine
Great band, not a great album.
Didn't feel much listening to it, nothing that really stood out.
Pretty forgetable for a band that usually feels so unique.
