Stone cold classic top to bottom. Stands with Bob’s 60s classics.
Saw the perform on late night tv and immediately headed to buy this cd. It’s been huge in my life since. Absolutely 5 stars for me. Still a regular in my rotation.
I can see the vocals are good and some of the lyrics too, but many of the lyrics are very cringey. The music is nice, but nothing amazing.
This album is truly a 4.5 for me. It’s an amazing double album. One of Elton’s finest. So many styles.
It’s a meh for me. Very dated to the time period. There are some flashes of brilliance, but it’s just monotonous to me.
Perfect example of why I participate. Not an album I’d wake up one morning and choose, but it was nice. We all know the big hits, but the whole album is well done. George is a good writer and a great vocalist. RIP George.
As a Gen Xer I am famous and truly appreciate this band an album. The cornerstone of a lot of music I love.
One of the last incredible U2 albums. Experimental, but accessible. Huge tour with this one. Nearly essential
Not bad, but very dated in a not so flattering way. Can’t take away from Neneh’s voice though.
Best of the “early” Beatles. All songs written by John and Paul and all excellent!
Phenomenal album of course. I bought it the day it came out as a pay-what-you-want fee. I paid $9 and it was worth way more.
Oh, the infamous Dan. Very divisive it’s seems. I’ve never done a deep dive, but very familiar with the radio plays and it never really grabbed my attention. But, this project is forcing me to do deeper dives, which is why I love it. Very good and considering buying on vinyl!
A good one today. Of course I love Sam. He’s one of the all time great voices and one that was cut too short. I know the studio recordings, but never heard the live stuff, but this is excellent too.
I’m a Cure fan. I know this one is well loved by most fans, but for me it is average in their discography. Still good though.
I was between a 3 and a 4 so I rounded up. It’s ok. Very bloated with lots of fluff but there are real high points too.
Easy 4. Amazing man amazing musician. Loaded with hits and also the song (Darlin’ Nikki) that made Tipper Gore mad and led to the explicit stickers.
A middle of the pack talking heads album is still better than most bands best album.
I know giving this one 4 stars and not 5 is a hot take. I understand it’s beauty and what Brian put into it. That said, 5 stars are reserved for such a rare amount of albums that it just falls short for me.
The great Kate!
He’s James Brown and he’s super bad (in the good way).
Meh. It’s ok. I grew up with my parents listening to Chicago and even have seen the live twice. Good musicians, don’t get me wrong. The hits and solid. The rest is too long and that guitar feedback part is just terrible.
Shit sandwich. I am a very open to all music. I tried and made it through, but it was tough.
Great voice. Songs that aren’t memorable though.
Poor Britney. Such a sad life.
Wasn’t sure what to expect and I loved it I appreciate jazz and keep growing an interest in it and this was the perfect soundtrack to begin my work day. Added to my list of vinyl to buy.
It was ok. I’m a huge fan of 60s rock and definitely familiar with these guys. It sounds promising.. equal parts Dylan and Beatles, but doesn’t approach either in quality or timeliness.
I was the perfect age when this came out….8th grade. Made a huge impression. I can remember the first time I ever saw the “Teen Spirit”video. Easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You know what? I enjoyed this. I knew the hits but the other songs were good too. Time After Time is an all timer. Fun album. I had Britney Spears debut last week and this one blows it away.
Is it sloppy? Yes. Is the singing and musicianship good? No. But that’s the point. The messages would not be the same played by Julliard students. Much respect for inspiring a lot of musicians and albums I love.
Meh. Not sure I had to hear this in my life. Too long. Some of these guitar stuff was interesting at least.
Meh.
Great album. Probably their 4th best.
Absolute classic. Sounds good today, but in its time it was mind blowing. Sadly some of the things talked about are still issues today. First album so far in the project where I’ve added the album to my vinyl wish list.
My favorite album by my second favorite artist. Mt Rushmore stuff here.
Can’t lie. At an hour run time this was a tough listen. Very dated and also bloated with skits. Missy upped her game later, but this particular time effort is not worthy of this list.
Nootttt for me. I’d call this horse shit, but I’d hate to offend horse shit.
An amazing album form a person some considered washed at the time of this release. Not only did it change that opinion, I’d consider this a top ten Dylan album of all time. That’s saying a lot.
The reason I signed up. To listen to things I’ve never heard before. This is incredible. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🐐 album by one of my 🐐 artist. Elliott at peak form and he’s one of a kind. Not a weak moment on this one. Listened today watching a sunrise and sipping ☕️. Pure sad bliss.
This album had lots of hype when it came out. I tried several times and shrugged each listen. Why couldn’t I get the hype? It’s fine. Just not for me. I like Frank’s voice but this isn’t something I come back to ever. That’s said, his follow up album “Blonde” is an album I like a lot.
You know what, it’s a fun one to start the morning. I was a little familiar with Adam, particularly the song “Goodie Two Shoes”. It may not be Abbey Road, but it has a small place in my heart. Sold 3, but definitely from a very specific period of time.
4 1/2 ⭐️. Warm album. Classic tunes. The great Levon Helm. Yeah this is a classic.
2 days in a row with a female voice and I’m here for it. This time is Siouxsie. Been aware of her and heard her Dear Prudence cover which is great. Never heard a full album, but love this a lot. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I…. Like this a lot. Somewhat familiar with a few tunes before. More penetrable than Trout Mask and I still think I’ll learn more as I listen more. 4 stars now and maybe a 4 1/2 with a little more time.
All time great album. One of my all time faves too. Game changer. Mind blower. The haters are wrong. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The best album by one of the all times geniuses. No other way around it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
That this came out in 1978 (a year before I was born) is something. Listen to it with ears from that era. People had to be confused, interested, apalled or so many other things and that’s what great albums do. Extremely influential to what would come in the 80s.
Weird to have kraftwerk on back to back days. I prefer their 1978 offering to this one, but this is still good.
Never heard of them before, but I like this a lot so far. Wouldn’t call it dance music, but it’s very soothing and envelopes one in calmness. I want to listen to it on a drive at nighttime. Added to my Apple Music collection! 🇳🇴
Beatles fan for over 36 years. For the majority of that time I’d say this is my top Beatles album. It’s still up there and battles with Abbey Road for me. It’s amazing that the young guys wrote songs like Eleanor Rigby or Here,There and Everywhere or Tomorrow Never Knows. Leaps and bounds from the more straightforward pop of just a year or two prior. The progression on their short career is astounding.
It’s a damn good album. Top 10 Beatles solo easily. Maybe top five. Plastic Ono Band edges it for John.
Stone cold classic. Woke up a generation and pushed the Beatles lyrically. What more can one ask for from an album?
I was somewhat familiar with this seeing as it came out the year I graduated high school. There is a lot I like here and I feel this is one that would keep growing with more listens. Love that it popped up on this list to give me a fresh listen.
I was the perfect age when this album came out. I was not ready for it. I knew Closer and Hurt but didn’t appreciate its beauty…yes beauty. Reznor is a genius and I don’t use that word lightly. Here we are 30 something years later and he blew the younger acts away at Coachella and is making fresh musical and scoring soundtracks for Hollywood. Not an easy listen, but an essential one.
Rough one for me. I made it through. This is just not my genre.
I like Prince a lot. Probably my third fave album of his after 1999 and Purple Rain
I’ll start by saying I love David Bowie. I’ll next say that I’ll stick with Bowie and not what I’d nearly a cover band. Not sure why this is essential and also where is “All the Young Dudes” at least?
It’s a good queen album. It’s not their best.
Yeahhhh…. I absolutely appreciate what the Pistols did in rock history. PiL? Not so much.
Easy 4. Contains perhaps my fave Stones’ song in “Wild Horses”. Iconic tunes and iconic cover.
Winwood has a great voice. But there are so many better albums of a similar style from this error. 3 for me.
**umm. Vagabond Virgin??***. What in the Jeffrey Epstein is this song?
Hell yeah. Great album. This has it all. Funk and grooves and a cohesive message that’s important all while being a soundtrack. Incredible.
Shit. From a butt. A few cool guitar licks, but this does nothing for me.
5 star for me. All talented guys and went totally against the grain. Every song is incredible.
Yes!!!🙌. This album is such a part of me it’s in my DNA. A weird album it the greatest ways possible. Maharishi and Manson and monkeys. It’s got it all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was born the same month this album came out. I live less than 2 hours from Athen, GA. I feel cosmically connected. Fun album. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
20 years ago I had a friend that loved SJ and talked about them all the time. I wish I would have listened intently sooner. I get that this is not for everyone. But I can’t deny the great songwriting. It even name checks my city, Chattanooga? Wow.
A long long long 40 something minutes. What is this? The worst parts of NIN with the dark side of Willy wonka. That may sound awesome, but it’s not.
Opened up for today’s selection. See this. My face goes…🤔. Track 1 ends. I think I like this. By the end of “Let There Be Drums” I’m adding to my streaming library. It’s interesting for sure. Quite funky.
You know what? I think Van Halen is fair. Heard all the hits and this one has several. But that’s all that’s worth listening to on this. Eddie’s guitar noodling is ok on small doses. Same with David’s vocals.
Hmmm. I know a song or 2 by name. Not really my style. And an hour? Let’s click play and go. Yep, Rhythm Nation is very familiar and good. Oh, I like Miss You Much even better. Not sure an interlude is needed after every song. Ok. It is finished. I’ll admit, I was kinda dreading an hour of this album. But it seemed faster than that. It was well done for the time. The singles are still good. Truly a three and a half star but I just can’t round up to 4.
Well hello there old friend. We’ve met MANY times before. Easy 5 here. Listen to everything else being released in 1967 and then listen to this. The perfect counterbalance to love and peace. Low fi, dark, magic. It’s the real deal.
This is the reason I signed up. To hear a band I’ve heard of but never listened to. Love this one.
