An interesting listen. Still trying to decide what I mean by interesting. It is unlike anything I have ever heard before but I don’t think I’m unhappy I haven’t heard anything like it before. A lot of tracks seem like they would sound good once fully realised, but it sounds like a record of demos.
Favourite track- Good Feeling
Really interesting album. The first few tracks weren’t quite for me but enjoyed the instrumentation (flute especially). By the second half was properly enjoying it. Really strong beats definitely helped. Overall a solid album even for someone not rap inclined.
Favourite track- Thin Line
If an identity crisis was an album, this would be the album. It goes through a lot of genres- some almost rap, some leaning into indie, a proper folk song and some bogstandard rock. Normally, I would cite something like this as groundbreaking. In this case, it is not. Enjoyed a few tracks but overall confusing and not consistent.
Favourite track- Ramshackle
Amazing album. Really good lyrics with meaning behind them and very melodic for metal. Definitely exceeded my expectations and was a very enjoyable listening experience.
Favourite track- The Unforgiven
Very melodical with nice instrumentation and good lyrics. Quite chilled and relaxing. Really enjoyed it and would listen again.
Favourite track-Are you a hypnotist?
Classic 60s album. Always very upbeat and positive throughout so enjoyed for that reason but also incredibly dated and doesn’t really stand up next to some other albums. Would rate 2.5 but go with a 3 for nostalgia.
Incredible album. Bowie’s first in 10 or so years and a real return to form when it was released. Love the mix of jazz instruments with the very Bowie sounding rock. Innovative but still has his distinct sound.
Interesting listen. Agree with the description of the album as a basis for art rock because it is a great starting point and very innovative, but as an actual listening experience didn’t blow me away.
Favourite track- Heroin
Everything you want from a live album- enthusiastic band, great crowd and bit of improvisation. However, every song was quite similar and he was married to his 13 year old cousin.
Enjoyable listen. Liked the influence of the folk sound with the classic 60s rock pop style. Similar happy songwriting style to a lot of the great 60s albums and generally nice to listen to.
Everything you want from an album. Bit of an experimental feel but still slots in with the norm to make a great listen. Doesn’t get a lot better.
Favourite track- Man on the Moon
A classic 80s rock album. Very enjoyable listen but definitely a bit dated. Very good singer.
Really good album. Not what I expected at all, very melodical and explored some different styles throughout. Incredibly consistent as well. Would listen again.
Favourite track- The Prisoner
Didn’t mind a few tracks but majority seemed quite similar. Enjoyed the instrumentation as the use of electric guitar in this kind of electronica stuff is new to me and sounded good, but overall just didn’t amaze me.
Another classic 80s sounding album. Really enjoyed the instrumentation and it was used incredibly well in the instrumental track. Overall, a really solid album.
Quite experimental but a good album and listen. Enjoyed the instrumentation and the general vibe was solid.
Alright is the main word that comes to mind. The mix of electronica and sort of alt-rock was interesting, and there were a few strong tracks but not incredibly consistent.
Solid album. Liked the jazz and blues influences and really liked the harmonica on Track 2. Can see why it’s so influential, but didn’t blow me away personally.
If meh was an album, this would be the album. After listening to the other albums, I’ve normally finished and had an immediate opinion, however this time it was just ‘ok, that happened’. Not rubbish, good instrumentation, but very same-y and not particularly innovative.
Brilliant album ruined by track 4. Very hard to get instrumental tracks this long to be good and interesting but tracks 1 and 2 were pretty amazing. Really enjoyed the feel of the album, but tracks 4 was a departure from that and really tarnished it for me.
