Track 1. (too high) loved the synth and drums, totally has that 70s flare to it that encapsulates that era well. But I felt like it was slightly underwhelming, and I felt like maybe the song was too long. It feels very playful and experimental, but the lyrics weren’t amazing. 5.7/10
Track 2. (Visions) This song felt much different to the previous track; it felt more intimate, and his voice truly shone through, paired with the acoustic guitar. The lyrics were much better than the first track. also a long song (maybe I’m just used to nowadays how artists make 2-3 minute songs😪) but I actually enjoyed the length of it and liked the guitar solos. 7/10
Track 3. (living for the city) Love how tracks 2 and 3 blend. another longgg song but who cared when it’d 7 minutes of Stevie Wonder singing his heart out lol. actually love the vibe of this song, more poppy and upbeat than the previous two. Not many notes for this one. loved the verse-“her brothers smart, he’s got more sense than many-his patience’s long, but soon he won’t have any-to find a job is like a haystack needle-cause where he live they don’t use coloured people.” 7.6/1
Track 4: (golden lady) I actually really loved this song, it's just a song I'd find hard to fault. The rhythm and melody are really catchy, and it's totally a song I'll be adding to my playlist. 8/10
Track 5. (higher ground) soooo 70s. "powers, keep on lying-while your people keep on dying" yup, sadly still true to this day. liked the vibe of this song, for me it wasn't a total stand-out. 7/10
Track 6. (Jesus Children Of America) I mean its good, but not the best from this album; his vocals really make this song. a bit repetitive lol. 6.2/10
Track 7. (All in love is fair) Finally, some piano, I think Stevie really shines in his slower songs like this one. Such a good love song, this actually gave me goosebumps!! What an absolute generational talent. Probably one of my favourite songs on this album, even his discography tbh. 8.7/10
Track 8. (Don't you worry 'bout a thing) Latino kinggg. Chiller Song, I actually really liked it. nothing crazy, didn't stand out per say but it was good. 6.8/10
Track 9. (He's misstra know-it-all) I actually really liked this song, again, I prefer the slower songs; the lyrics were a real standout for this song. 7/10
Overall rating: 7.1/10
Track 1. (Coat Of Many Colors) I don't really listen to a lot of country music, so it's probably something I wouldn't typically turn on. But I do like the message of this song, and Dolly's voice is very whimsical. It actually has very sad and deep lyrics, which I feel set Dolly apart from other country artists. 6.5/10
Track 2. (Traviling Man) Its alright, nothing amazing tbh its sorta underwhelming. Also very short. 4.2/10
Track 3. (My Blue Eyes) Better than the previous track, it's just got that classic country sound to it, nothing particularly special. Like the melody. Also very short lol. 5.1/10
Track 4. (If I Lose My Mind) All the songs seem to follow the same heartbreak, talking to her 'mama' and crying lol. Just a slower version of the previous track. 5/10
Track 5. (The Mystery Of The Mystery) Vocals stood out on this track. I like how the instrumental doesn't drown out her voice. I think that's why I liked it better. 5.7/10
Track 6. (She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like)) I'm starting to notice all the songs sound very similar and almost blend; no song is really standing out from this album. Again shes got an incredible voice, so it's not exactly earbleeding to listen to, but not a standout song. 5.5/10
Track 7. (Early Morning Breeze) Actually has a more unique sound than the rest. It's got a very freeing, whimsical sound if that makes sense. Not sure what's so different about this song to make me like it, maybe the instrumental is different, I think it suits Dolly's voice better. 6.4/10
Track 8. (The Way I See You) I do like this one better, not for any particular or standout reason, but I do like it. 6.3/10
Track 9. (Here I Am) Again, pretty average, more upbeat than the rest, so that's a positive. It's got a catchy melody, but that's the most I can really say about it. At least it's over 3 minutes lol. 5.7/10
Track 10. (A Better Place To Live) its whatever, I HATE the 'la, la, la' in this song omg I'm sorry it's so annoying. You had good intentions with this song, girl, but it's a no for me. 4/10
Notes: very short album, not even close to Dolly's best album, so not sure what this is doing on the top 1001 albums.
Final Score: 5.4/10
Track 1. (Speed of Life) Other than the fact that it has no lyrics, it's a good intro to what the album will sound like. Can't really rate it fairly tho since it's not an actual song. Fire melody tho. 6/10
Track 2. (Breaking Glass) very short and hardly any lyrics but still a banger tbh. but like it's so short I can't really rate it too high 6.7/10
Track 3. (What in the World) interesting instrumental, can't tell if I like it or not. veryyy 70's, which I do like. It's hard not to be biased because David is one of my favourite artists ever, so I still like this song. 6.9/10
Track 4. (Sound and Vision) Love the instrumental so much its just cool and catchy. Annoyingly long intro, so it doesn't leave much for David's actual singing, but that's fine. 7.2/10
Track 5. (Always Crashing in the Same Car) Cool, very David again. Not many lyrics again, mostly just instrumental, and the lyrics were lowkey random lol. 6.5/10
Track 6. (Be My Wife) I can't lie, the lyrics are just borderline dumb and don't make sense, not in a campy way but just in a bad way. I mean its not so bad, but not amazing, which is my standard for David, is probably higher than most artists. 5.4/10
Track 7. (A New Career in a New Town) Interesting instrumental, but I like it. God, why does David hardly sing in this album? His voice is something that makes his music so good and stands out. Whatever, it had so much potential, so why no singing ugh... 4/10
Track 8. (Warszawa) also... literally no lyrics... 20 words to be exact in a bloody 6 MINUTE SONG. please why are they silencing you David? Also kinda scary lol, what is he yapping about? 2/10
Track 9. (Art Decade) no. goddamn. lyrics. please im getting tired of this. also very eery, maybe I'm not cool enough for this, but whatever. 2.5/10
Track 10. (Weeping Wall) so your actually fucking with me now, likeeee no lyrics again?!?!? ok bye, girl. I get one, maybe one or two silent interludes, max 3 mintutes but this is borderline unlistenable. its giving i saw alien spaceships. 2.3/10
Track 11. (Subterraneans) yeah okay, not any better, 18 words and 5 minutes long, it's not even a good instrumental. so dissapointed tbh. bye. 3.5/10
Notes: really sad this album wasn't good, sorry not sorry I wanted it to be, and I really thought it would be getting a 5 stars, more like 1 or 2.
Final score: 4.8/10
track 1. (ole man trouble) never heard of this man in my life, but i think i’ve just discovered my new favourite vocalist. this is such a perfect song i wanna cry!! a bit short and a bit repetitive but idgaf 8.7/10
track 2. (respect) OMG I DO KNOW HIM HES THE OG RESPECT!! wait why is this so much better wtf how did i not know about this guy! 10/10
track 3. (a change is gonna come) WHAT WHAT WHAT. I feel so uneducated right now (obviously i’m 15) but what this gave me chills… 10/10
track 4. (down in the valley) ugh it’s just so fucking good. i can genuinely feel it in my bonessss. just doing research on his life makes me appreciate his art even more… 9.8/10
track 5. (i’ve been loving you too long) oh my god… this just perfection. no need to say anything except 10/10
track 6. (shake) really good, just basic good not soul changing like the last one hahah. 8/10
track 7. (my girl) oh shit so this guy was literally the fucking blueprinttttt! his name should be talk in school tbh the way he shaped the fucking music industry! 10/10
track 8. (wonderful world) beautiful. cute af. 8/10
track 9. (rock me baby) oooo this is cool. lil inappropriate but yk i guess he wants to be rocked till his back ain’t got no bones lol. 7.5/10
track 10. ((i can’t get no) satisfaction) Maybe I like the Rolling Stones one better, but for the sake of it i still love this one! 8.9/10
track 11. (you don’t miss your water) omg. 9/10
overall score: 9.8/10
Track 1. (White Christmas) Love this version, actually, it's so good. Never heard of Darlene Love before, though lol. 7.4/10
Track 2. (Frosty The Snowman) The Ronnets, icons they are and this is also good. 7/10
Track 3. (The Bells of St. Mary) Never heard of the artist, nor the song tbh. Good though. 6.8/10
Track 4. (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town) oh hey, Crystals, my icons. But this isnt that good tbh... 5.5/10
Track 5. (Sleigh Ride) Most iconic Christmas song argue with the wall against my icons, the Ronettes. 8.2/10
Track 6. (A Marshmello World) It's alright. 6.2/10
Track 7. (I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus) Again, iconic and really good, actually. 7.6/10
Track 8. (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) Sounds a little uncanny tbh, not that amazing. 5.3/10
Track 9. (Winter Wonderland) basic. 5.5/10
Track 10. (Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers) Don't think Ive ever heard this song before, its alright. 6/10
Track 11. (Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)) Yes, so iconic and such a classic. 8/10
Track 12. (Here Comes Santa Claus) sure... 4/10
Track 13. (Silent Night) not really a song, so. 3/10
Notes: It's actually really cool how these icons came together for a Christmas album, really cool.
Overall score: 6.2/10
Ive decided not to rate the album by individually rating each track because im not listening to 2 hours of straight jazz, but after listening to the actual songs and not the unnecessary speaking and other bits, I ended up giving it a 2 stars at most, like yes very talented mucisians but it was boring listening to, for me, the same thing over and over and over.
Track 1. (Faith) just so iconic, love love love. 8.5/10
Track 2. (Father Figure) It is also incredibly iconic, having recently gained a massive surge of new fans on TikTok. 8.5/10
Track 3. (I Want Your Sex) Veryyy 80s bro total time captual. Not incredible, definitely a little underwhelming. 6.8/10
Track 4. (One More Try) His voice was truly one of a kind. Very sensual and got that raw emotion to it. 8.9/10
Track 5. (Hard Day) Good vibe. A little underwhelming. 7.5/10
Track 6. (Hand to Mouth) Also very distinct 80s vibe is going on. Good but not amazing yk. George is allergic to making a bad song. 7/10
Track 7. (Look at Your Hands) loving this melody. 8/10
Track 8. (Monkey) yeah, it's good idk what to say. 7/10
Track 9. (Kissing a Fool) oh this is fucking good. 9/10
Track 10. (A Last Request (I Want Your Sex)) good. 7.5/10
Overall Score: 7.8/10
Track 1. (Yes) I love this 90s rock vibe, with crazy lyrics that actually have a deeper meaning. I've just finished 'Heated Rivalry,' so I'm loving the closeted gay trope right now, and I love this song. Great guitarist and drummer, totally killing it. This is the first time I've heard of this band, so it's a pretty good first impression. 8/10
Track 2. (Ifwhiteamericatoldthetruthforonedayit'sworldwouldfallapart) Crazy long title, but I guess it's true, wouldn't know all the way here in little old New Zealand lol. So far, I can tell this is a very woke band, which is great. Not my favourite, I understand the lyrics, but I don't love listening to this word throw-up. Great guitarist, again. 6.8/10
Track 3. (Of Walking Abortion) Relatable intro lol. Great fucking instrumental. I feel like there is another meaning to the lyrics, but I guess I'm not smart enough to pick it up. I think it's the singer I'm not totally digging, but everything else is fine. 6.8/10
Track 4. (She Is Suffering) Finally, I differant vibe, like when an album is somewhat diverse. I think the lead singer's voice sounds a lot better in this song. Sounds a little like Deftones, which I love. Definitely my favourite so far. 8.7/10
Track 5. (Archives of Pain) Don't know what to write lol. A solid rock song. 7/10
Track 6. (Revol) 7.8/10
Track 7. (4st 7lb) I feel like this would be a good song for a superhero fight montage is that random? Most relatable lyrics ever wtf. 9.3/10
Track 8. (Mausoleum) 8/10
Track 9. (Faster) 8.7/10
Track 10. (This Is Yesterday) 7/10
Track 11. (Die in the Summertime) Incredible guitar riff, best on the entire album, so definitely a standout song for me. 9.5/10
Track 12. (The Intense Humming of Evil) 5.8/10
Track 13. (P.C.P.) Interesting instrumental. 9/10
Overall Score: 7.9/10
Track 1. (1984) interlude can’t really rate
Track 2. (Jump) so fucking iconic, obviously. Song of the decade. Perfectly encapsulates the 80s. 8.5/10
Track 3 (Panama) amazing guitar and drums. Maybe more their best song but still a solid one. 7.2/10
Track 4. (Top Jimmy) same as last track, good but not ground breaking. Still very good don’t get me wrong. 7/10
Track 5. (Drop Dead Legs) love the guitar especially on this track. Not exactly groundbreaking lyrics but what do you expect from rock lol. Like it more than the previous two though. 7.9/10
Track 6. (Hot for Teacher) interesting lyrics😭 fucking great drums holy shit. 7.5
Track 7. (I’ll Wait) so 80s I love it. This song stands out for me compared to the first 6 tracks. 8.3/10
Track 8. (Girl Gone Bad) not my favourite, but still good. Feels like rushed or just a filler song. 6.8/10
Track 9. (House of Pain) of the bat love the instrumental, guitarist never disappoints. Still seems a bit filler and the vocals are totally drowning over the guitar. 6/10
Overall score: 7.4/10
Track 1. (Ace of Spades) Love this actually, amazing guitarist. 8.6/10
Track 2. (Love Me Like a Reptile) Yeah, this is good shit. 8.3/10
Track 3. (Shoot You in the Back) 9/10
Track 4. (Live to Win) Such a good guitar riff, holy shit. 8.3/10
Track 5. (Fast and Loose) Really great melody, love this. 8.5/10
Track 6. ((We Are) The Road Crew) Actually, good lyrics, which are rare in rock, since it's mostly screaming. Like how it's not all just about fucking girls and getting drunk. 7.6/10
Track 7. (Fire Fire) 7/10
Track 8. (Jailbate) 8.9/10
Track 9. (Dance) 8.4/10
Track 10. (Bite the Bullet) 8.5/10
Track 11. (The Chase Is Better Than the Catch) Immediate like. So fucking catchy, head-bopping song. Love the title too, very... creative. 9.6/10
Track 12. (The Hammer) 7.8/10
Overall Score: 8.4/10
Track 1. (He’s the greatest dancer) 7/10
Track 2. (Lost in music) very repetitive 6.8
Track 3. (Somebody loves me) play this shi at my wedding bro 8.7/10
Track 4. (Thinking of you) 7.3
Track 5. (We are family) classic 8/10
Track 6. (Easier to love) 7.3
Track 7. (Your a friend to me) 7.2
Track 8. (One more time) 7/10
Overall: 7.4/10
track 1. (Faron Young) 6.3
track 2. (Bonny) wow this song is so catchy, very 80s. love 9/10
track 3. (Appetite) very 80s with the synth. 8.4/10
track 4. (When love breaks down) 8.5/10
track 5. (Goodbye Lucille #1) 7.2/10
track 6. (Hallelujah) 8/10
track 7. (Moving the river) 9.3/10
track 8. (Horsin' around) vibey 7/10
track 9. (Desire as) fuck this is good and interesting 9.8/10
track 10. (Blueberry pies) 8.5/10
track 11. (When the angels) 8.4/10
overall : 8.2/10
Track 1. (Suzanne) This is totally my vibe, such a great love song, the lyrics are incredible. 8.5/10
Track 2. (Master Song) This is the first album where I was really impressed by the lyrics, a total standout for me. 8/10
Track 3. (Winter Lady) I just wish this were longer, but it’s so good. 8.2/10
Track 4. (The Stranger Song) 7/10
Track 5. (Sisters of Mercy) 7/10
Track 6. (So Long, Marianne) 9/10
Track 7. (Thats No Way to Say Goodbye) 7.5
Track 8. (Stories of the Street) 8/10
Track 9. (Teachers) 5/10
Track 10. (One of Us Cannot Be Wrong) 8/10
Overall Score: 7.6
Track 1. (Shout) Very long lol. 7.3/10
Track 2. (The Working Hour) Noticing a pattern, these songs are long af. 7/10
Track 3. (Everybody Wants to Rule The World) Best song in history. Most iconic song of the whole 80s decade, I believe. 10/10
Track 4. (Mothers Talk) 8.3/10
Track 5. (I Believe) 7.6/10
Track 6. (Broken) So 80s. But less than half the song is actual singing, so. 6.8/10
Track 7. (Head Over Heels) Already know and love this song, so fire. 9.5/10
Track 8. (Listen) Ok Lantio kings. 6.7/10
Overall Score: 7.9/10
Track 1. (This Is Music) Really great guitar, peak alternative rock. Don't think I've ever heard of this band before. 8.2/10
Track 2. (On Your Own) Like that, there is a bit of variety in this album; most rock albums blend into a boring blur. It could be boring, but not bad. 7.3/10
Track 3. (So It Goes) A bit long. 7/10
Track 4. (A Northern Soul) Loud af omg. But I love it. Also long. 8/10
Track 5. (Brainstorm Interlude) doesn't really count
Track 6. (Drive You Home) Really long. Chill, but I like it. 7/10
Track 7. (History) Love. 8.5/10
Track 8. (No Knock On My Door) 8.7/10
Track 9. (Stormy Clouds) 7.9/10
Track 10. ((Reprise)) Not a song
Overall Score: 7.8/10
Track 1. (I’d Like To Know) Interesting song, but I like it. 8.3/10
Track 2. (Caught By the Fuzz) short, don’t love how they sing choppy and add a weird fuzzy sound. It’s good though. 6.8/10
Track 3. (Mansize Rooster) 7/10
Track 4. (Alright) oh so this is where this song is from, classic summer vibe. 9/10
Track 5. (Lose It) love the gituar. 8/10
Track 6. (Lenny) 7.4/10
Track 7. (Strange One) definitely strange intro thats for sure. 7.2/10
Track 8. (Sitting Up Straight) 7/10
Track 9. (She’s So Loose) 8.8/10
Track 10. (We’re Not Suppost To) odd intro, not really my vibe. 5/10
Track 11. (Time) 8.2/10
Track 12. (Sofa Of My Lethargy) 9/10
Track 13. (Time To Go) wish this was longer would’ve been one of my favs. 8.6/10
Overall Score: 7.7/10
Track 1. (Where Do The Children Play) love this vibe, totally something that I’d listen too. 7.6
Track 2. (Hard Headed Woman) not as good as the last track. 7/10
Track 3. (Wild World) 8.3/10
Track 4. (Sad Lisa) 7.2
Track 5. (Miles From Nowhere) 8.5
Track 6. (But I Might Die Tonight) 8/10
Track 7. (Longer Boats) 7.4/10
Track 8. (Into White) 7/10
Track 9. (On The Road To Find Out) 7.3/10
Track 10. (Father And Son) 9/10
Track 11. (Tea For The Tillerman) 7/10
Overall Score: 7.6/10
Track 1. (Chocolate Cake) fire. glad to see the first New Zealand rep in this album list. 8.7/10
Track 2. (It’s Only Natural) 8/10
Track 3. (Fall At Your Feet) 8.2/10
Track 4. (Tall Trees) 8.1/10
Track 5. (Weather With You) 8.5/10
Track 6. (Whispers And Moans) 8.5/10
Track 7. (Four Seasons In One Day) 8/10
Track 8. (There Goes God) 8.2/10
Track 9. (Fame Is) 8.4/10
Track 10. (All I Ask) 9/10
Track 11. (Sure As I Am) 8/10
Track 12. (Italian Plastic) 7.8/10
Track 13. (She Goes On) 8/10
Track 14. (How Will You Go/Im Still Here-Melody) 8.2/10
Overall Score: 8.2/10
Track 1. (Blackstar) 5.5/10
Track 2. (‘Tis A Pity She Was A Whore) 6/10
Track 3. (Lazarus) 7/10
Track 4. (Sue (Or In a Season off Crime)) 5.3/10
Track 5. (Girl Loves Me) 5/10
Track 6. (Dollar Days) 7.5/10
Track 7. (Can’t Give Everything Away) 7/10
Overall Score: 6.1/10
Track 1. (Sat In Your Lap) Interesting. 5.2/10
Track 2. (There Goes A Tenner) I feel like I don't love the super quirky alt music; it's almost unlistenable to me. 5.5/10
Track 3. (Pull Out The Pin) 6/10
Track 4. (Suspended In Gaffa) 6.2/10
Track 5. (Leave It Open) 6/10
Track 6. (The Dreaming)6.4/10
Track 7. (Night Of The Swallow) Much better than the first 6 tracks. 8/10
Track 8. (All The Love) Ok, getting much better. 7.2/10
Track 9. (Houdini) Don't know why there was such a change in genre, but it's much better. 7.4/10
Track 10. (Get Out Of My House) 6/10
Overall Score: 5.8/10
Track 1. (For Tomorrow) Very Beatles vibes. Maybe a bit of David Bowie too? 7/10
Track 2. (Advert) 7.5/10
Track 3. (Colin Zeal) 7/10
Track 4. (Pressure on Julian) 6/10
Track 5. (Star Shaped) 7.8/10
Track 6. (Blue Jeans) 8/10
Track 7. (Chemical World) 7/10
Track 8. (Sunday Sunday) 8/10
Track 9. (Oily Water) 7/10
Track 10. (Miss America) 6/10
Track 11. (Villa Rosie) 7/10
Track 12. (Coping) 7.3/10
Track 13. (Turn It Up) 6/10
Track 14. (Resigned) 6.7/10
Overall Score: 7/10
LETS FUCKING GOOO
Track 1. (willow) Fucking magical, whimsical, and a total encapsulation of what this album is and sounds like. 10/10
Track 2. (champagne problems) Incredible lyricism, one of her best in my opinion. 10/10
Track 3. (gold rush) An underrated banger if I do say so myself. 9/10
Track 4. ('tis the damn season) Incredible lyrics again, so fucking perfect. 10/10
Track 5. (tolerate it) Just a great all-rounder song; getting to see this masterpiece live is my biggest brag. 10/10
Track 6. (no body, no crime) So cool and unique, such a great listen. 9.5/10
Track 7. (happiness) Just shoot me in the head, why don't you? So fucking devastating and beautiful. 9/10
Track 8. (dorothea) Just so good, nothing to complain about. I love her incredible storytelling abilities. Ive watched too many sad edits to this song. 9.3/10
Track 9. (coney island) Sigh, I remember going to Sydney, and they had a ride at an amusement park called Coney Island, and they had a photo-op that was taylor swift theme, and it was so magical. 9/10
Track 10. (ivy) This is fucking personal to me. 10/10
Track 11. (cowboy like me) Don't even get me started. Not only is this Taylor's best song, but my all-time favourite song ever. Taylor wouldn't even qualify for my top 5 artists, but this song has such a personal meaning to me that I couldn't even fully explain it to anyone else. This is the most beautiful love song, and such a great metaphor and incredible storytelling. My all-time favourite lyrics are "Now you hang from my lips like the gardens of Babylon." The way this song is literally a part of my bloodstream its not even funny. I will always love and cherish this song for getting me through some fucking tough ass shit. Thankyou. 10/10
Track 12. (long story short) Not my favourite instrumental to be so honest. Probably my least favourite on the album. 7/10
Track 13. (marjorie) This song... fuck its so beautiful and raw and powerful all at once. I cried an ungodly amount when I heard this song live in concert. 10/10
Track 14. (closer) Just great. 9/10
Track 15. (evermore) The best outro of an album one could ask for. Bon Iver just takes the cake. So devastating. 10/10
Note: This is honestly so unbiased because I rarely listen to Taylor anymore since my old obsession in 2022 ish. But it's just universally good, and you'd be a fool not think so. I miss this Taylor, Travis, please let her free.
Overall Score: 9.4/10
Track 1: (Song for Lindy)- Very early 2000s instrumental. Cool, but not really a song. 7/10
Track 2. (Santa Cruz) So I'm now just realising this guy is a DJ... so not really my shit. 5/10
Track 3. (The Weekend Starts Here) Eh. 5/10
Track 4. (Going Out Of My Head) Very 2000s movie intro vibes. 6/10
Track 5. (Everybody Needs a 303) 5/10
Track 6. (Give the Po' Man a Break)5/10
Track 7. (10th & Crenshaw) 5/10
Track 8. (First Down) 5/10
Track 9. (Punk to Funk) 5/10
Track 10. (The Sound of Milwaukee) 5/10
Overall Score: 5/10
