This is such an eclectic album and Queen know exactly what they're doing. Every song feels upbeat and anthemic in its own right - a really enjoyable listen.
I really do love this album, it's just not perfect and I feel like that's my criteria for a 5. It's a classic and I'll probably always come back to this one 🕺🕺
Having never heard of Yes before I wasn't really sure what to expect and it took me a while to get into. However, that being said, I did start to enjoy it and will probably go back to listen again now that I know what it's like. I think that the assembly of all of the songs is very clever - each of the instrumental elements complementing each other in a very euphonious way which I would say highlights not only the high level of skill but the precision and attention put into the conception of this album. But, I do have a personal aversion to long songs and this album is full of them, I feel like it gets to a point where each (10 minute) song has turned into a journey in itself which is something I'm looking for more across the entirety of an album and not in a continuous piece of music.
Maybe would have liked this more if I listened to it at Christmas... also I don't want any gifts from Phil thanks
This album feels both timeless and yet also ageing white man music.
So glad that this is over - really had to push through. To begin with, the first track was lowkey concerning but then the moaning stopped and I thought we might be looking at a improvement (or an anomaly) however when I got to 'visit to the gynecologist' i realised that whoever wrote is actually sick in the head and does not deserve to be on this list - pointless muisc -agressivley vulgar and sexual verging on glorified assault - promoting a gross sexualisation and objectification of women.
I was surprised by how much I liked this one - to such an extent that I've listened to it everday since and saved the album! I think I enjoyed it so much because it was very easy to get into and all the components seem to flow together very naturally.
I made myself listen to the full extended version of this album and those 2 hours really did drag by. It's not horrible, but I feel like the vocalist just sort of whines and mumbles his way through each song along with the wooziness of the keyboard so that the album ends up culminating into a rambling and unstructured tangle of noise
I have a lot and nothing to say about this one. There were songs that I liked and songs that were truly awful - 'The Individual' being one of them. Many of the tracks felt like a wannabe movie fight/police chase scene just lacking dimension and direction with too many elements chucked in together so that none can be appreciated individually. However, there were some parts that I found listenable like 'Cool Waves' where I think that the instruments can be properly differentiated and are utilised effectively. Doubt I will ever come back to this.
Controversial opinion....?
I kind of really liked this, the combination of his slightly rough voice and punk rock that's not too gratingly punky created something that though definitely not a piece of art is for me definitely worth listening too.
There's no denying that this is an exceptional album - every song is perfectly tied together and plays a vital role to the overall identity. I think the continuity (cohesive narrative and motifs throughout) is what makes this so stand out in terms of craftsmanship and ambition - few others can create such a smooth integration and fusion of different musical styles into a single album. I admire Pink Floyd's skill in every way but that doesn't mean it has to be my favorite type of music and whilst I do enjoy occasional listens there are other albums I prefer.
I though it was good but it just wasn't special. I feel like it blends into every other rock album in a kind of unmemorable way with no stand out hits, however, I did listen again to see whether it was one of those albums that needs some repetition to make an impact, but having done that I still feel exactly the same way. Slightly disappointed as this is the kind of music I normally really enjoy and this one came up short.
I enjoyed this but personally, I feel like the appeal of listening to Jazz is the atmosphere you get to experience when listening to it live and I can't get that same satisfaction from a recording. That's not to say that this wasn't a great album, I think it just can't be appreciated to its full extent.
On the first listen I really couldn't get into it apart from maybe the first song but I tried again and can say I did enjoy it more but just don't think it's really for me. None of the other songs particularly stood out and I feel slightly thrown by the reggae which feels kind of misplaced verging on appropriation? But it's okay if you don't agree with me!
It's nice... If you like country... But I don't so this one kind of missed the mark. I can appreciate that it's pleasant enough to listen to and inoffensive by any means but I felt entirely impartial while listening to it (twice). Of all the music in the world this is not something that I want to squander my time away with.
I loved the instrumental parts of this album - they felt both delicate and ethereal, however, I have some difficulty getting on with Nick Drake's voice. It's soft and slightly breathy quality wasn't impactful enough for me as I feel like neither the vocals nor instrumentals fully led the journey of each song and I ended up feeling slightly lost in terms of compositional direction. With that said, I liked this so much more than my first impression (there's something about this album cover that really throws me off) and would consider relistening in emotionally-specific circumstances. If there were half stars I'd give it a solid 3.5.
Before listening to this I only knew some of the most popular songs but now I wish I'd listened to more sooner! This album has such great variety and definitely some catchy hits!
This one was too punky for me - the sound has a raw and slightly jarring quality and this dissonance made my listening experience only just about tolerable. The album also felt repetitive but I feel like this might be related to the slightly irking voice that has literally no variation in tone throughout the 14 tracks.
Sadly I was unenthused by this album - it's not bad - I just didn't enjoy it. Maybe I'm just not U2's target demographic or maybe I don't like their alternative side of rock but this just felt plainly uninteresting to me.
I really wanted to like this but I thought it was just OK. Personally, I don't really know a lot about guitar so maybe this makes me unable to truly appreciate this album but I just didn't find any song to be standout and now thinking back I can't remember any particular song from the last hour and a bit of continual noise.
I have few exceptions to my rule that music should have vocals, namely the classical greats and Joe Satriani on guitar 🎸🎸🎸, and I don't think this quite made the cut. Don't get me wrong this is some coooolll stuff, I think the best way I can describe some of it is (I have this strange feeling) that this is what the rainforest would sound like if every species made the sound of an instrument and not squawk, hiss, roar etc. The songs were very much organically harmonious and just feel clean and bright to me but at the end of the day I really need some groovy lyrics in accompaniment.
Objectively is this good music, maybe not but it makes me happy and if you know me well, you know I'm partial to a bit of Britney 😏. However, I do have something disappointing to say.
I feel like most people can agree that Britney's popular songs are popular for a reason - they're great and we love them, I mean who won't sing along to Toxic?!?!! Maybe if you suffer from toxic masculinity. Anyway, the issue is that the well-known ones are amazing and the not so well-known... well that's kind of for a reason and it pains me to admit that it's true, they are repetitively trashy.
So today, when faced with an entire Britney album, I was pretty excited (as you may imagine) but it turned out maybe I was better sticking to the songs I know and love 🥲. That being said, girl is an ICON and I still love her. 💘
I think someone's trying to desensitise me to long songs and it might actually be working because I really enjoyed this and for once was completely unphased by a 12 minute song. Reading up on the backstory to this album, I was a bit disappointed to not be able to pick up on the 'horrifying adventures' through the 'subconscious dream world' in the lyrics but I feel like the 'adventureness' can definitely be felt through the way tension is built up and down instrumentally and almost cinematically.
I found this quite honestly abysmal and had to hold myself together when I realised this only one of five, yes five, Nick Cave albums on the list. I dislike his gravelly mournful voice and his woebegone attitude and whoever the Bad Seeds are because they add nothing to this. Personally find this more like a nightmare than a dream.
I originally thought that Coldplay was a universally (and uncontriversialy) loved band but having read some of the other reviews, it appears that they do also have some haters. I however cannot get behind any of the criticism - I feel like this album is timelessly emotionally resonant, swimming in the happy medium between reminiscence and melancholy. I can't foresee a time when this album isn't widely influential and loved which is rightly so.
Unfortunately couldn't think of anything insightful to say about this one - I think I feel so indifferent that my brain can't be bothered to waste any more time thinking about it. Sometimes I don't need to justify myself.
Not sure why I felt so skeptical going into this because I ended up quite liking it. As the album went on I feel like the songs maybe became less stand out but overall they create a very soothing and relaxing tone.
Slightly dull at time but generally pleasant and inoffensive.
Not anything particularly interesting but still quite enjoyed listening to it. I don't know much of the other Bee Gees stuff so can't make the critical comparisons that a lot of other people seem to be doing but as a standalone album I liked it.
Didn't love this one, just a bit too folksy and substanceless for me. I don't think it helped that it took me the whole day to get through the album because I kept having to stop as the entire thing was plainly dull and unenjoyable.
Honestly thought we were headed for a 5 star album after that first song but those hopes were immediately cut short as the rest of the songs unfurled. I understand there are certain conventions to this type of music but I do kind of feel like some parts were akin to exciteable primary school child on the electronic keyboard sound effects function. Also, some of the adjacent songs appear to be a literal continuation of each other - same lyrics/beat/everything just under a new name...why? Some of its kind of a vibe though.
I liked this one despite it being very different to the other Rolling Stones songs I'd heard before, that being said I find it surprisingly unmemorable. I've now listened to the album three times over the last week and still struggle to pick out particular songs I liked or what the majority of the music sounded like.
Easy listening - probably more enjoyable as background music than solely for entertainment as its not the most engaging or interesting in terms of variety. There's definitely a time and mood for this.
I don't really know what I was expecting, not being an avid Bowie listener and all, but from his reputation it wasn't this. I like the eerie and slightly haunting vibe but I wouldn't call this any kind of masterpiece. The electronic soundscape wasn't for me - I seemed to be conjuring up images of metallic robots and futuristic machinery when listening to this, too cold and disjointed.
I've decided to give this one the benefit of the doubt with a 2 but might change my mind later on... The songs themselves were pleasantly mellow and easy-going, I just had issue with that ol' country twang that still seemed to creep into this comparatively modern album. I'm also of the opinion that some of these lyrics are somewhat brainless and nonsensical in an irritating kind of way - especially in the first song 'slow burn' which I definitely liked the least. Like what is this first verse!!!!
Texas is hot, I can be cold
Grandma cried when I pierced my nose
Good in a glass, good on green
Other than that, I enjoyed parts of it but probably not a relisten from me.
I like to think I'm openminded but this was truly ghastly. Some of this I would even struggle to classify as music.
Honestly far too much crooning and unnecessary comparison of his lover to different animals. The whole album just felt a bit forced - trying to imitate better musicians in an overly affected way. Maybe I didn't like this because I can't relate and don't feel like he apparently does about anybody.
Bit folksy for me - would probably be great if you like that kind of thing but otherwise chill album.
