4⭐️my dad said this is an iconic 90s album that the angry girls listened to (lol). I don’t identify as an angry girl but I DID enjoy listening to this
songs I already knew: ironic, hand in my pocket
fave new one(s): not the doctor
2⭐️ not my usual style or genre
songs I already knew: doo wop (that thing)
fave new one(s): can’t take my eyes off of you cover
3⭐️ enjoyed reading about how Bowie produced this album! feel like there are some really enjoyable songs and some that I wouldn’t listen to again.
songs I already knew: walk on the wild side
fave new one(s): satellite of love
4⭐️ LOVED the first song of the album and the overall sound
songs I already knew: it’s the end of the world as we know it
fave new song(s): finest worksong, welcome to the occupation
3⭐️ bluesy sound, not my usual but a nice listen and cool to think about the influence it had on later artists. I love that it’s live - especially ‘I’ve got my mojo working pt 2’ where you can hear the crowd
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): I’ve got my mojo working pt 2
2⭐️ I found this hard to rate! I think I was originally excited for the more indie tumblr-era sound so expected to rate it higher, but a lot of the songs didn’t really capture me. maybe needs a few listens!
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): crystalised
3⭐️ lots of instrumental, I liked the first song but didn’t give it a proper proper listen (lots of other albums to catch up on!)
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): inspiration information
5⭐️ my first 5 star-rated album, this is REALLY really my type of music; I was proper smiling bobbing my head listening along to it. I know a few songs by the Clash but none on this album - reminds me of the type of music my family and I listen to on our canal boat holidays lol, LOVE IT!!!
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): career opportunities, janie jones, london’s burning, white riot, remote control
5⭐️ first album on here that I know reasonably well, I’ve actually never actively listened to it before but it’s so FUN and poppy which I love! I wouldn’t consider myself a swiftie BUT I do really enjoy this album.
songs I already knew: blank space, style, out of the woods, shake it off, bad blood, wildest dreams
fave new song(s): all you had to do was stay
2⭐️ felt like a bit of a strange blend of genres
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): devils haircut
2⭐️ I gave it a good go but lots of this album I really did not enjoy listening to :( really didn’t like the first half, picked up a bit in the middle imo, but wasn’t a fan of the interludes
songs I already knew: ms jackson
fave new song(s): so fresh, so clean
1⭐️ I am such a lyric/sing-a-long kinda gal, so this album did not do it for me; not my style at all. I tried really hard not to skip through songs.. but some of them I just found to be boring and long (one was 9 mins!)
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): me and you
3⭐️ I feel like I didn’t give this album as much of a proper listen as I would have liked. one to revisit!
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): (you will) set the world on fire
4⭐️ feels like a controversial rating like the lyrics aren’t the most beautiful (lol) but I don’t think that’s what this album’s trying to do! it’s grungey and I LOVE the heavy guitars.
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): debonair
3⭐️ this rating feels harsh cuz I know Bowie is so iconic and lots of folks LOVE this album, but maybe it’s one I need to listen through a few times
songs I already knew: starman
fave new song(s): moonage daydream, suffragette city
5⭐️ the guitar was INSANE, particularly in marquee moon - I was thinking 10 mins might be too long of a song for me but the guitar sections kept me engaged! also felt that it was nicely curated when I listened to the album in order (torn curtain is such a great final track)
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): see no evil, venus, torn curtain
1⭐️ really not for me.. again I’m a lyric girly, but aside from the songs being in a different language (portuguese??) I just found the whole thing a bit strange and abrupt. TOO psychedelic for 9am on a Thursday morning x
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): trem fantasma
3⭐️ I do like quite a lot of songs by the Cure but this album didn’t excite me really. I feel like the instrumental intros were loooong and the songs are long in general! but I feel like I’d prefer the Cure’s other albums (if they end up being on this list)
songs I already knew: lovesong
fave new song(s): pictures of you, last dance
1⭐️ at the first song (11 mins long) I thought “oooh I’m enjoying this more than I was expecting to, maybe 3 stars if the rest of the album’s like this!” but the other songs had no vocals or lyrics & seemed to go on for ages :( wouldn’t choose to re-listen
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): street life
4 ⭐️ actually really LIKED this. bit of a change of pace compared to the previous album lol. a bit more messy, angry, & “hardcore” than I’d usually listen to, but surprisingly that was not a bad thing! I liked that the songs were short, lots of energy
songs I already knew: n/a
fave new song(s): rise above, no more
