Having owned both Greates Hits albums by Queen, I'm ashamed to say that I've never listened to a full album of theirs. I wouldn't say that I'm the greatest fan of Queen, although I clearly enjoy the hits.
Overall, I liked this album and will definitely revisit it again. The best track for me is "Now I'm Here", just a great rock song.
"Killer Queen" is a classic of course and instantly recognisable as a song that is one of their most played.
"Stone Cold Crazy" is one I know well as it's often credited as a big influence on Thrash Metal, a genre I love.
"Tenement Funster" is the song that has had the biggest impact on me as I didn't know Roger Taylor had such a great voice, I mean I know he harmonises in a lot of songs, but this blew me away. It made me realise how talented these guys really are and I already knew they were talented. Don't get me wrong, he's no Freddie, but the man can sing.
It made me feel a little guilty that I'd not given their albums a try before as I imagine that there are lots of gems to be unearthed amongst their extensive back catalogue.
Overall I'd give it 8/10 will listen again. There are just some elements of Queen that mean I'm not always in the mood for them. It's just a little too upbeat and whimsical for me at times, that's why it's an 8.
Always quite liked Billy Joel, but never listened to a full album.
I was glad that this album had "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" as it's a song a like very much. It's where Billy is at his best for me with his storytelling.
There are the other big songs "Just The Way You Are" and "She's always a Woman" which I of course like.
Overall I enjoyed the album, but it's the hits that stand out for me. A great album to put on when people are around for a meal, but not one I'd listen to repeatedly myself.
7/10, the hits carry it, and there is no doubting the talent, just doesn't blow me away.
I'll give this 8/10. Great to work to, some classics on here that will be familiar to everyone.
I'll be buying this album on vinyl as it's a great album to have on in the background when people are around.
Can't give it higher even though I loved it as it wouldn't be in my general rotation of music that I listen to, but I still rate the album very highly.
I bought this album when it was released. I initially loved the album, although I always found the vocal effects a little jarring.
Due in part to the albums popularity and my early to late 20s period of pretentious music snobbery, (which at one point found me in a small venue buying an album by an artist that performed in a wedding dress and wobbled cardboard for part of the perormance which was as objectively crap as it sounds in retrospect), I decided I no longer liked this album.
For years I've maintained that position, largely because it's been over 20 years since I gave it a chance again.
Well, what an idiot I've been, and this is why pretentious music snobbery gets you nowhere.
I maintain that I find the vocals jarring, but I get they fit the aesthetic of the music. Some of the songs are overplayed, but that doesn't take away from how good the album is.
I've always said I'm eclectic, but sometimes when I decide I don't like something, I can be very stubborn about changing my mind.
Overall, 8/10. I will be buying this on vinyl. It loses marks because of the vocals, but that's just a nitpicking part of me and because it doesn't match 10/10 albums I will have on my list.
Easy top marks for this album. I love the production and listening with headphones enhances the experience as you can hear each instrument individually.
I'm a big metal fan, so this is an album I've listened to before. Some classic tracks, the opener just fills you with dread.
The Wizard is a jukebox favourite of mine.
My first 10/10 album! Hugely influential and still sounds great to this day.
I'm not the greatest fan of hip hop, but I respect the genre and recognise that this is a very good album.
Overall I enjoyed the album, it's an easy listen and oozes cool. It's just not an album I would play on a regular basis. I can't think of a stand out track that gripped me, the vibe felt similar all the way through.
6/10 for me (3 stars on the app). Can't rate it low as the talent and production is undeniable, just not for me.
A good album that sounded like a heavier version of 80s REM, but without the catchy hooks.
I enjoyed the album, but it's not one I'm overly bothered about listening to again.
3 stars from me because I appreciate the impact they had on 90s music and they can clearly play and create good music. It just didn't blow me away.
I've seen Bjork live and she's an amazing performer. I love quite a few of Bjorks songs, but I've really got to be in the mood for her.
I thought this album was good, and I'll listen to it again. It's just a little too ambient for me, but I think it will grow on me if I give it repeated listens.
For now, it's a 3/5. Great voice, great production, but just too ambient and slow for me at this moment.
This album is massively carried by 3 outstanding songs and they are the 3 songs that everyone knows.
The rest of the album is just slightly edgier, but ultimately generic 80s hair metal.
There is no doubting of the ability on display here.
Honestly those 3 songs are so good that it's a shame the rest of the album is (to me) so average.
3/5 stars, purely for those 3 songs, you know what they are, I don't need to say them.
This is not on Spotify so I had to listen on YouTube. I like electronic music, and I quite enjoyed this, but it's not a stand out album for me. There are much better EDM/IDM albums from the 90s out there.
3/5 for me.
Really quite enjoyed this. A couple of very recognisable tracks that I think most people will know, "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Take Five", the latter probably the most famous.
I can tell that this album was influential on other artists, particularly in the Prog-Rock field and perhaps beyond into Metal.
I've not really explored Jazz as a genre before, but every time I listen to it, I enjoy it.
Solid 4 stars for me and will revisit in the future.
