Groovy shit. I really enjoy me some good classic rock & this album is so iconic. Each song is a trip of it's own, with long, meaningful intros to songs, it's definitely a memorable album. The reason I'm rating it a 3/5 however is because while I know that this album is iconic, it's also nothing super special. I've heard a lot of classic rock bands sound similar, and Boston falls into that pool of bands that don't really stand out to me much when looking at other bands from the same period. Bangers though! It was very easy and fun to listen to and it's definitely going into my collection of albums I enjoy.
2/5.
I like a good psychedelic album as much as the next person, but a lot of these songs kind of melded together and there weren't many standouts at all. I just don't like the album as a whole enough to give it a higher rating. Time Of The Season is a redemption in and of it's own.
4/5.
This is some good funk. The songs each felt unique, and the mastery over guitar and bass is insane. I felt like I was ascending with some of these songs. I got nothing else to say, this album was great.
3/5
Objectively good album, but it felt like a lot of the songs sounded very same-sy and there weren't many standouts to me personally. I wouldn't listen to much of this by myself. I've also just heard better from Jimi. So far the 60s have been a hit and miss for me.
4/5
God what an album! Bob Marley is making me appreciate reggae way more than I did previously. The lyricism, the instrumentals, the melodies. Maybe I'm just a fucking bass player but I'm enjoying the entirety of it so much. I genuinely did not think I would vibe with it so hard but here we are. Amazing album, the only downside for me personally is that the songs weren't very different from one another, but that's a personal thing rather than something inherently bad about the album.
3/5
A sampler's wet dream. While this album was huge for it's time, I feel like it's mostly just covers and nothing that really stands out to me. Giving it a 3 for cultural impact and because I'm still vibing.
3/5
One of the founding fathers of soul... This album was very good, but it became a bit like background music for me after a while. The songs sounded very similar, so I wish there was more variation. Other than that I was vibing and having a good time still, hence why I'm rating it this.
2/5
I want to like this album so bad, and there was one song I really enjoyed, but overall her voice just doesn't feel trained and became grating to me relatively quickly. The melodies were nice, though. I want to like Laura Nyro more because of everything she stood for, but I just can't. :(
3/5
Iconic BANGERS. Jolliest album from what's probably the most un-jolly man on the planet. Docked a point for the murder and because it isn't like, a masterpiece.
4/5
Banger after banger after banger. Sooo experimental and fun, an absolute joy to listen to. I already enjoyed Beck's music before but this album was a whoooole new look into his music. Only docking a point because of Novacane, it feels like he just went ham on a dial-up machine.
3/5
Every good boy DOES deserve fudge! It's a really good garage rock album from the originators of grunge, but it was a little boring at times with barely any switch-ups. It all quickly felt like the same songs, but the sound was very nice regardless. I liked Good Enough and Check-Out Time.
3/5
Objectively a really good album, but just not my cup of tea. I like a few REM songs, just not an album full of them.
4/5
The album had a bit of a boring start, with songs that sounded very similarly, but it soon melted into this wonderful mix of songs that I enjoyed immensely. I already knew 'Alright' from before, but I got blown away by the rest of this album. I'm jumping on the bandwagon and saying that Supergrass is underrated as fuck and needs more attention. I wish I could rate half points because 4 feels too low and 5 too high. I'd give it a 4.5 if I could.
2/5
Halfway through I started losing it because it all felt very same-sy and it just made me want to pull my hair out. Nice mellow tunes, though. But yeah, some variation would've been nice.
3/5
It was okay. Nothing outstanding. The vocals got a little annoying and repetitive after a while, but there was a good variety of songs. I enjoyed it but not enough to rate it any higher.
5/5
I don't hand out 5/5s very often but holy shit. Radiohead just took me through an emotional journey and a half, ripped my heart out and then stitched it back together. I'm crying. I'm shaking. I'm throwing up. But I'd go through this experience 50 times in a row WILLINGLY. I love this album so fucking much and it's one of my favourites of all time. Fuck you Thom Yorke but thank you Radiohead for this album.
3/5
It's.... fine. Nothing outstanding. It's difficult to say much about it really. It's just a fun album, but there's nothing really that special about it.
3/5
It was a very chill and nice album to listen to, but nothing really outstanding. The songs melded together quite quickly and it all felt like one big song rather than individual tracks. His voice was very nice and soothing, though.
2/5
I liked the experimental part, but I've heard better 2000s hip-hop. There were a few songs I liked, but it was overall very meh. Don't know why this is on the list.
3/5
Nice album to listen to, but it got a little samesy after a bit.
4/5
THIS is some amazing soul. Aretha had an incredible voice and her impact on music won't be forgotten anytime soon.
3/5
Real nice jazzy album. Mr Basie IS atomic.
4/5
Very fun album, you can tell that they had fun making this. The songs all stand out individually and none of them struck me as "samesy". The basslines went hard. Underrated AF.
3/5
Solid 60's album, but I feel like it doesn't really set itself apart from other 60's bands. I wish the sound was a bit more original, but otherwise it's fine.
4/5
Each song is a delight. Literally each. I had some expectations for this album and they were met. I loved feeling like an astronaut while listening to this. Definitely loved this experience and would willingly go through it again.
3/5
It's giving synth/darkwave precursor. The songs were really nice to listen to, even if a bit repetitive. I enjoyed it a lot. Frankie Teardrop definitely did some hearing damage though, so docked a point for that.
3/5
I think there's better Talking Heads albums. I think the punchy way in which the singer sang got old very quickly, and it just became background noise to me after a while. Super cute baby song though, and Take Me To The River was a salvation in and of it's own.
4/5
Ohhh this is such a close 5/5 but the album was just a tad too long to be perfect. Every song had so much personality, I LOVED hearing the influences of reggae, ska and jazz in this album. It's just a really, really good album. Also I never want to hear that atrocious Spanish again in my life.
3/5
Amazing, soothing vocals. The entire album was incredibly chill, and it was made clear the political stance it took. However, nothing jumped out at me and it was as a result, quite boring musically. I was wanting it to end after a certain point.
4/5
Nice album... lovely ballads and lyrics that make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. The album does become very one note after a while, though. But I still appreciate the lyricism a lot. I enjoyed it.
4/5
WOOOONT YOU FLYYYYYYY FREEEEEEEE BIIIIRD YEAAAAAHHH.
Good album. Good songs. This was very Southern.
3/5
Eh, it was alright. I wanted to like this more, but nothing stood out to me at all.
5/5
This album feels timeless. It's so chock full of artistry and skill, and Miles Davis has managed to completely blow me away, even though I never really delved into his work before. This album both soothed and surprised me. Wonderful experience.
4/5
Rare occassion that I'm begging for an album to continue but I just love Blur so much, and Damon Albarn's voice makes me incredibly happy. There's some bangers on this album that I've listened to a lot growing up. Blur will forever remain one of my favs. I'm only not giving it 5 points because I didn't love every song.
3/5
The production mostly saved this album for me. The lyricism was just surrounding the same theme of 'love', which is fine, but it gets a little tiring after a while. I loved the R&B-ness of it all and Mariah's voice is wonderful. No song felt the same, and that's hard to do with this genre I feel.
3/5
Very charming little album. I enjoyed it a lot but it did kind of become background music for me after a while. Still, though, very charming and I enjoyed it.
2/5
Most of this album was an excrutiating listen, mostly because of the rapey lyrics. Even though I fully understand that the main characters in the songs were meant to be the bad guy - I could barely get through this album. The last two songs made it a 2 for me instead of a 1, but never again, thank you, NEXT.
4/5
Ohhh what an interesting album. Marvin's strained relationship with sex makes this album a very compelling one that I won't soon forget.
2/5
Boring album, nothing outstanding. 2 instead of a 1 because it's still listenable, but I genuinely could not tell you any song I just heard.
4/5
Very chill album, I enjoyed each song and have added it to my list of albums I enjoy. I don't have much else to say.
4/5
AINT IT KINDA NICE, AND AINT IT KINDA GAY, WHEN YOU HEAR ME SAY I LOOOOOVES YA.
Love the Betty Boop references. Very fun album.
2/5
It was okay. A bit boring and samesy, but it wasn't terrible.
3/5
Each song felt different, though I do think they sounded a lot like the Beatles. I loved the songs Zilch and Jericho because it showcased the playfulness of the band. They really seemed to have fun with this album and I can appreciate that.
3/5
Not very memorable, but it had some okay songs.
4/5
I wish I could snort this album, holy shit. It feels like I'm taking a voyage through a very soothing dream.
1/5
Bored to death rn get me OUT bro. Every second of this was excruciating. Bad vocals, bad lyrics, mediocre instrumentals. Just not a good album at all. Bye.
3/5
Mmmmm yeah. Good R&B, though I wish there was slightly more variety. I love me some Frank Ocean though.
4/5
I feel like this is a very well-rounded album. There was a little bit of everything in there, and it resulted in an album full of personality. My favourite is definitely Coconut because it's so silly. I hadn't heard of Harry Nilsson before today, so this was a good find.
4/5
I had listened to the White Stripes before, but I didn't know Jack White was also a soloist. That being said, this was a very nice and varied album. You can tell he has a real passion for music that is not found everywhere. I really enjoyed this.
3/5
This went every single direction and I didn't really know after a while what I was listening to. The narration telling me which instrument was playing helped, though! No but in all seriousness, this was fun. Not like a masterpiece, but it was a fun little album.
4/5
God there's so much I can say about this album, but knowing that it's the witchiest, most gothic album Siouxsie and the Banshees made, it's one of my favourites easily. I love the darker tone that this album takes as opposed to the rest of their discography, and as a goth this is some good juju. My favourites are Spellbound and Voodoo Dolly.
4/5
Yeah that's one good album alright. My only complaint is that they were very tame with their style, there's near to no experimentation and that often makes an album a little dull for me. But there were still some bangers and some timeless classics on this, so I'm happy to give it a 4/5.
3/5
I mean it's alright... but nothing earth-shattering. It feels very basic 80s, and I just wish there was more... oomph to it.
3/5
This was a nice album. Just maybe not entirely my genre.
3/5
It was an entertaining album, but not much else. Nothing really stood out to me.
1/5
Deadass the funniest ear-torture I've ever been subjected to. I love the ambient neighbor waking you up at 7am with a drill noises, those were my fav. I'm sorry, I'm not enough of a music snob to appreciate this.
4/5
God.... yes. Just yes. This album was so well-rounded and lovely, and the last song ended the album in such a nice way. I love the Velvet Underground.
4/5
So refreshing and fun. It sounds way more modern than it is. Good album.
4/5
Very good album. No notes.
4/5
Incredibly chill. I'd never heard Indian classical music before, but I enjoyed this greatly.
3/5
This album was fine. I've heard better new wave, and this became background music real fast.
4/5
I felt genuinely sad when this album was over. Felt much shorter than it was. Sinead has a wonderful voice.
2/5
It's just a whole buncha nothin. I guess the vibe of the jazz club was nice, but it loses its charm once you find out it's completely staged. That, along with the fake drunkenness and the attempted wittiness just gave me the ick on this album. It was bearable as background music, but not more than that.
5/5
You already know it. I'd be a fake goth if I were to rate this album any lower than 5 stars. The lyricism, messaging, musicality, it's all so cohesive and my god this shit is so depressing but so poetic. Everybody say thank you Bobbert.
4/5
Very nice album, I really can appreciate Simon and Garfunkel for keeping their albums both engaging, fun and chill. Always a lovely experience with them.
3/5
It was an enjoyable album, with some questionable elements. I think I'd definitely play this at a bar and try to impress girls with my magic tricks.
4/5
This album inspired me to add a new book to my collection, so. God I love Nirvana, and this album is full of bangers.
3/5
Incredibly overwhelming at times, but it was a pretty good album regardless. Not enough for me to give it four stars though. Sometimes it felt like they just threw shit at the wall and hoped it'd stick.
4/5
Ahh, Metallica. Always a joy to listen to. Their albums always feel so... complete. Well-rounded. Good album.
3/5
Veeeery samesy, but solid album regardless. Not really my style of rock.
4/5
Another lovely Simon & Garfunkel album that made me feel melancholy. It's a good one.
4/5
I love how playful and downright artistic this was. It's the perfect mix of sounds to keep you interested and not bored. I loved this album, it was a great listen.
3/5
Fun album, but I don't think anything really stood out to me. Maybe it's just not entirely my style.
4/5
Definitely need to give this one another listen, but holy shit what lyricism. I didn't think I'd be listening to straight up poetry but here we are. First time I've listened to Bob Dylan and I'm pleased with what I heard. Some could be said about the musicality itself though, I didn't hear anything crazy revolutionary. However, while it's not entirely my genre I still feel very happy that I listened to it.
4/5
Some insane shit going on in this album, and like, good shit. Method Man's flow is fucking insane. Enjoyed this album thoroughly.
4/5
Solid album. This is the type of 80's stuff that I really enjoy. It's both upbeat and fun, and it feels like a hidden gem.
3/5
It's fine! I liked it, but I gotta give it an indifferent 3/5 because it wasn't really special. Take on me is a classic though.
3/5
This was a good album, but as an avid Jesus-hater I can't in good conscience give it a 4/5. Marvin Gaye has a great voice, but the Christianity really put me off this album.
4/5
I feel horny and depressed. This was a good album, but man is it heavy.
4/5
Depeche mode how I love you so. SO iconic 80s, every song had something fun about it. I'm so glad I listened to this album in full. Also how do you manage to be so effing queer while only having straight dudes on your roster?? Crazy.
3/5
It was alright... I don't really listen to country much, but this album very much felt like every song was the same. Nothing that really stood out to me, even though the vibe was nice and chill.
3/5
Yeahhh I liked this album. Marquee Moon is definitely a song I love a lot, and the album was nice to listen to as well, but I found myself getting a little annoyed at the singer's voice. Other than that it was pretty good.
4/5
Incredibly soothing voice. I didn't think I would enjoy this album so much, but wow, I'm blown away.
4/5
I was expecting this album to feel much longer, but honestly? Banger after banger. No song felt the same, the band was so playful that it made this album super fun. I loved it.
3/5
It was so nice honestly, but the gibberish turned me off from it a bit.
4/5
I think this album is such a classic. It's just really nice, I have no notes.
3/5
Chill album. With a lot of R&B it feels like it can become very samesy very quickly, and while I enjoyed SZA, it became background music relatively quick. She has a beautiful voice though, and most of these reviews that are giving it one star are riddled with misogynoir.
3/5
An indifferent 3/5 because it was painfully fine to me. I guess it was some nice folky music, but nothing that stood out to me.
4/5
The fact that this is entirely improvised makes it so much more impressive. It was a nice hour of just piano music, but it's not something I would really listen to again. Still though, gotta give credit where it's due.
4/5
Fuck all y'all in the reviews for misleading me on this gem of an album. This was so much fun and whimsical, and I had a great time listening. I loooved the mixing of genres and the overall playfulness of this album. Good stuff.
4/5
Dolly dolly dolly your voice is so sweet. I've never really listened to country much, but honestly? What a lovely listen. My only complaint is that it's too short.
3/5
Nice album. I've heard better soul and funk though, but it wasn't too bad. Maybe I need to get a better ear to appreciate the genre better.
2/5
The only saving grace of this album is that the music itself was nice, but god the singing is awful, the lyrics are corny and I couldn't listen to this again if I wanted to.
4/5
Eltonnnnn thank you for this album. From start to end it was a treat to listen to. I really loved the end song especially.
4/5
As expected from the Clash, a well-rounded, interesting album that keeps your attention. I liked it.
4/5
I'm such a big fan of post-punk, and I really liked Echo And The Bunnymen already, so this was a treat to listen to. The Killing Moon is obviously the star of this album, but all other songs were also really nice.
3/5
I mean it's alright! Nothing special, really.
4/5
This woman has such a wonderful voice, this entire album was such a treat to listen to. I felt like I was listening to lullabies sung by an angel. Knowing she was also a great person and activist makes me very happy to listen to her.
This album is a doozy. I'd never listened to a Ray Charles album in full, but man, his style of music is so charming, I'm completely sold. I understand now why he's seen as one of the greats.
British people are NOT real and you cannot convince me otherwise.
I love and hate how emotional Radiohead gets me but every song is so full of emotion and musical genius I just can't help but to love everything they do.
Yeah that's Jimi alright. It's a good album.
Hoooly shit. That was a good album. It was the perfect music to draw to, it was nice and relaxed while not becoming boring background music. This was great and I'd listen to this again.
This was a nice indie album! I don't have much else to say about it other than that I liked how the songs flowed into each other.
Wow I'm genuinely left with no words. This was my first ever Nina Simone listen and she did not disappoint. Her lyricism is insane and her voice was so raw and emotional and it just got me feeling a lot of things at once. Good album. Great even.
While her voice was very charming and it was definitely a fun album, it often felt very one note.
Jesus he was REALLY in his feelings, but it did end up being one of the best Marvin Gaye albums I've listened to so far. So I guess heartbreak is great for songwriting?
It's good but it gets REAL repetitive after a while. Still though, for his first record and how revolutionary it was I'm genuinely impressed.
