Iconic. Starts strong. Ends stronger. Some of the "headline" Beatles songs and song titles. The medley outro is pure power.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would! A lot more funk 'n' blues than I expected from Bruce Springsteen, whom I must admit I never understand the hype for, outside of one or two classic hits. His vocals are just annoying at times, but powerful at others. The classic hits here hit extremely well though. Album kinda tapers out to nothing. Underwhelming finish.
Bono is such an annoying person that you'd forget U2 have some unbelievable songs. Great vocals throughout. As expected, though, the guitar and its effects are way over the top in most songs, barely giving the rhythm section room. Some songs also lack a sense of dynamic, just an onslaught of riffs from start to finish. Some big powerful songs to kickstart the album. The big ballads make way for a bit more lethargy toward the end. This is a really good album and I'm going to listen to it again!
Edgier and grittier than previous stuff by The Temptations, but with the same brilliant vocals throughout. This album is lacking a main standout hit, although Cloud 9 to open is close.
A lot of half songs and stop-starts. More of a jam session than an album. Impressive but not very enjoyable to listen to.
A fun listen. Very cohesive style even with all of the genre-bending. Beck has an iconic vocal style.
A complete hidden gem. I never heard of Julian Cope or any of his previous band, but this album is great. Lots of funk, lots of classic rock, great lyrics and vocals throughout. What a buzz!
An album that was well ahead of its time for 1966. It's a nice expansion of the singer-songwriter genre with varied instrumentatal dynamics introduced alongside the storytelling. I find it hard to get too excited about Bob Dylan's voice or songs - a lot of them are very formulaic and straight-forward. Fun honky-tonk keys and harmonica in some of the tracks brightens it up a lot. 'One Of Us Must Know' and 'I Want You' are fabulous, fun songs.
Solid down-tempo pop and house music. Nice use of samples and varied instrumentation to keep it interesting. Nice layered harmonies and vocals throughout. Great crescendo of sound on Human Being. An enjoyable listen throughout. Good chilled background noise for parties, but without any real stand-out moments.
Beautiful sounding album, excellently mixed. Damon Albarn's voice is perfectly suited to the instrument tones. Lots of interesting moments throughout. Really cohesive concept and sound. You can see the influences this album would have had on later albums from Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C. etc
Absolute grooves! Charismatic frontman with a tight backing band. The sound has such depth and clarity that you would forget it's a live album. Long-winded but keeps the listener's interest piqued throughout.
An instantly recognisable, unique sound. Some lovely textures, especially in the vocal sounds and swelling scapes. Not necessarily an every day listen but one can definitely appreciate the influence it had on modern electro music and pop, and how ground-breaking it must have been in the '70s. 'The Model' is a classic track, for good reason, but 'Neon Lights' is my favourite.
Bruce's voice gets better with age; more controlled and coherent. Good album but lacks any real character or originality. It's like a sampler of generic Americana, trying to tick boxes for as many listeners as possible. It's almost like listening a seasoned wedding band at times; well polished, tight musicians, but not saying much.
One of the best openings to an album ever. Le Tigre have such a strong and cohesive style. Brilliant vocals and punchy rhythm throughout. Brilliant album.
The backing band are the stars of this show! So tight and punchy, with a really funky town. Elvis' voice doesn't carry the same power or idiosyncrasy as previous releases, but really comes into its own as the album progresses and the songs becomes a bit more soulful.
A banger of an album. Seriously tight musicianship with lots of funky, jazzy elements, masquerading as a simple country album. Beautiful vocal harmonies throughout. Honky tonk at its most technically-gifted.
A proper jam album - jazzy riffs over a solid, bluesy base and that signature CCR gritty vocals. Surprisingly, the album's most famous song 'Proud Mary' isn't the best example of the album's style; not as expansive or exciting as the other jam sessions. The album meanders a small bit but overall a great listen.
The mock advertisements are probably the most interesting thing about this album! Some good songs but it almost feels like a mixed tape of various songs from The Beatles, The Mamas & Papas, The Kooks etc without showcasing a clear sound of The Who. But then I suppose that's the point, as it's supposed to be an hour of Radio London. Some great bass and guitar parts throughout, especially on Odorono.
Holy shit what an album! Every song hits hard. Brilliant production on some of the best sounding double-bass I've ever heard and class samples. Lyrics are, obviously, class and the vocal interplay between the Tribe artists and the cameo artists is next level. The album seems to gradually swell and expand with each song.
Some good songs. Freddie's vocals are so impressive, as is the guitar tones and bass in places. Mainly just a kind of annoying album tbh. Not something I'd listen to out of choice.
Fun with a beautiful airy quality. Nice melodies. Fantastic bass sound. Interesting lyrics. Vocals should be more front and centre.
Some iconic songs that defined an era and a genre. Unique and fresh use of metal, math rock, rap, r'n'b. Some choruses have amazing melodies and vocals, but a lot of verses fall flat and rap parts almost become cringey. All songs sound very similar too, no real dynamic shift.
An interesting concept initially, fusing acoustic rock with futuristic electronic and robotic elements to create a wide soundscape and evoke unusual emotions. However, the shtick gets a bit repetitive and boring. A fun listen, but nothing deeply moving.
Immediately identifiable sound. Unique and emotive. Brilliant lyrics and vocals throughout. Strings and instrumentation are powerful. Great dynamic shifts as the album progresses. Two or three classics that will never be forgotten.
Incredible vocal harmonies and melodies. Clear influences from The Ronettes and other groups of the time. Some classic songs. Very reminiscent of their Christmas album. This version of Help Me Rhonda has fantastic depth and natural quality. Such a fun listen, but missing that unique and interesting character that set Pet Sounds apart from the rest. Too much Mike Love on this!
Despite heavy topics, this album sounds bright and hopeful. Tracy has a stunning voice. Some of the music is a bit simplistic and not interesting enough to keep me engaged.
