This album was a bluesy one with smooth instrumentation. In fact, every instrument came through cleanly and blended nicely, so a very good quality recording. I liked how there were bits of experimentation sprinkled throughout (particularly midway through Land Ho!), and how some songs had ethereal qualities (Blue Sunday and particularly Indian Summer). Overall, it wasn't bad, I'm just normally not a big blues fan, mostly because of the abundance of organ and keyboards. I think my favorite song was Waiting For The Sun.
Jazz with lots of experimentation. Interesting to listen to.
I was already familiar with Adele as several of the songs on this album were hits I'd heard before, and I thought they were good. The entirety of the album has beautiful melodies and instrumentation. Of course her voice is big and powerful, but I sometimes felt like it overpowered the music (which it was obviously produced that way on purpose because it's the asset she has that differentiates her from others). I'm just a person that's more interested in instrumentation. Overall, I think it's a solid album and easy to listen to. My favorite song is Someone Like You because I do like melancholic songs and I think songs like that make good album closers.
This contains many of those typical 80's sounds (synthy and jazzy with drum machines), and I got the vibe of that era's sitcoms and movies as I was listening. But I could also hear dark undertones, which I particularly like in music. "Listen" was an interesting atmospheric tune I enjoyed at the end of the album.
I already like a lot of Green Day's songs, so I enjoyed this! A very upbeat punk album with relatable lyrics.
The guitars in this are so prominent and amazingly done throughout. I enjoyed all the melodies and different styles of music woven throughout the songs. The production quality was clean, and I thought it was quite an enjoyable listen.
I'm not really into this type of music, but this was an interesting listen (I even felt compelled to listen twice). It has public service messages (take care of your teeth because no one else will), social justice announcements (student demonstrations and the environment), and dark tones mixed in. I had heard of the Beach Boys, and I knew they were known for surf music, but this was better than I expected.
Smooth sounding jazz (both the music and the singer's voice itself). While it does have its groovy moments, it's just not for me.
The band name is certainly deceiving. With a name like Primal Scream I guess I expected heavier music. In contrast, this was pleasant and somewhat interesting to listen to.There were vocals, but I found myself more drawn to the sounds than the lyrics.
I like the general sound of this album (moody rock with the vibe of Oasis), but I felt like something was left to be desired. The songs kind of stretch out too long. "History" is the only song that stood out to me because of how the emotional feeling came through in it, which was reminiscent of their song I am familiar with and really like, "Bitter Sweet Symphony". Overall, I thought this was pretty okay.
I'm not really a rap fan. This is more than just standard rap, though. It has fun drum beats, guitars, and melodies. I also heard different sounds and instruments being used as well as r&b influences. I didn't really care for the interlude tracks, however. Overall, a pretty fun listen with real life themes, but I will say the first half of the album is definitely stronger than the later half ("Gasoline Dreams" and "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" in particular).
So obviously, everyone has heard of the Beatles and has listened to at least some of their hit songs without any effort on their part. I'm that 'everyone', and this is the first full Beatles album I've ever listened to on purpose. My best friend in high school loved them (still does) but I was into other music at the time, and being a stubborn teenager I wasn't interested in trying them out.
This still isn't my preferred style of music to listen to, but there are still several good songs on this double album, like "Blackbird" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". I personally have a preference for the acoustic numbers ("Julia", "Long, Long, Long"), because of the emotional resonance they contain. Other songs mix in blues, folk, classic rock, and psychedelia (which I'm learning I only really like in measured doses). The arrangements are of course melodic and I will admit some of the more strange lyrical and musical moments kind of put me off. In the end, it's not my favorite but I don't hate it, either. I think this album requires more than one listen, which I am open to doing.
Not really my thing. But I can appreciate funky bass lines and catchy beats. The songs did drag on too long, though.
This was my first deep dive into a full Radiohead album. I liked the various singles I've heard, and I liked this album a good bit as well. It's full of dark undertones, experimentation, some electronic moments ("Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors"), and the beautiful "Pyramid Song". There's even a short instrumental piece, "Hunting Bears". The ethereal and unusual (not super mainstream) nature of Radiohead's music makes for a captivating listen.
I wasn't looking forward to listening to this because I'm not into hip hop and rap music. This album surprised me, however. There were so many different sounds and instrumentals, and the vocal parts (few compared to the musical parts) flowed with stories. I found myself enjoying the atmosphere of the album. Another album I would rate a 3 and possibly revisit.
That bass rhythm at the beginning of the album ("Debaser"), hooked me immediately (all of the other bass parts in the album are just as prominent). The whole album is so high energy and catchy with the right amount of dark undertones for me. I especially loved "Monkey Gone to Heaven". A lot of my favorite music has definitely been influenced by Pixies, so I love this.
This is my first ever Led Zeppelin album listen. I have heard so many other bands I listen to reference them as inspiration, and the source material does speak for itself. Each instrument is prominent and loud (especially the drums), and Robert Plant's voice is so soulful. Some of the parts of the album were too bluesy for me, but the overall concept and sound of the album was amazing. Notable songs for me were "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" and "Dazed and Confused".
When I hear a description of "psychedelic", I expect more weird sounds going on, but this didn't come across like that. I thought it was easy-listening rock music with a folk feel, catchy and pretty accessible. I didn't mind the listen.
This is the second Led Zeppelin album I've gotten this week (the debut being the first one I've ever listened to). This one has a more classic rock/experimental/groovy feel. I particularly enjoyed "When the Levee Breaks". Though the music is good in this album, Zeppelin's first album comes across as more powerful and significant to me.
This comes across to me as a mix of dance/jazz/cafe style music with solid beats throughout. Some songs contained samples of various media materials and repetitive elements, and others gave me a chill and relaxing vibe. There's a lot of non-vocal music and sounds throughout. While interesting, this style of music isn't really my cup of tea.
I was already familiar with "Supermassive Black Hole" and a few other songs that I liked before listening to this album. The space rock description does fit here (if that encompasses groovy bass lines, ambitious guitars, retro piano sounds, and dark tones). The songs and their lyrics also conveyed a sense of seriousness and urgency to me. There are some beautiful moments on this album. A good listen.
This is a jazzy, latin album that is mostly instrumental. The guitar work is smooth and soaring and the tracks are definitely great to dance to and very fun to listen to.
I found myself dancing along and vibing to this electronic pop album. The music is so infectiously catchy and melodic, even haunting at times. The piano parts are beautiful and the lyrics are cutting and honest. I've never been into newer music or music for my generation (I was 22 when this came out and I'm usually into 90s and 2000s music), but I enjoyed listening to this a lot. "Writer In The Dark" is a personal favorite of mine now.
A classic rock album with funk elements. Every track is high energy, nothing is slow and meloncholic. Even though I grew up listening to this kind of music (my parents were into classic rock and hair metal as well as some early 90s grunge), I never really got into this music. It's not awful, but I don't think it's particularly exciting either. With that being said, I did enjoy "Nobody's Fault".
Beyonce is one of those over-hyped artists. While arguably she does have an amazingly powerful voice, it very easily becomes drowned out by the production on this album. Her vocal ability shines more on the softer and simpler musical parts (pianos, for example, like on "Heaven"). I'm not a fan of big and heavy synth beats, and rapping doesn't suit Beyonce. The lyrics were brutally honest about themes like the beauty industry, the difficulties of being a woman, and infidelity, while other songs were heavily sexual. l did finish the whole album but it was definitely not something I want to listen to again.
The songs on this album have that typical 80s synthy sound with the added effect of sounding what I would describe as grand (it is a soundtrack for a movie, after all). Funnily enough, I was already familiar with "Darling Nikki" because I had first heard the Foo Fighters cover it before listening to the original (I like the extra instrumentation on this song). Overall, I'm generally not into this style of music but I can appreciate why it's on this list. Prince's singing voice and skilled use of guitar, drums, and synths elevate the songs and make them stand out from all of the other stereotypical 80s fare (particularly the guitar work). "Purple Rain" is a beautiful closer to the album, especially the ending minute of the song. I'm rating it a 2 simply because it's just not my thing, though.
I've never actually sat down and listened to this album before, but I've heard several of the hit songs from it. I would describe this music as 90s pop rock with the occasional harmonica thrown in (which was kind of off-putting to me, as I felt it threw the style of the music off a bit). What makes this album unique, however, are the cutting lyrics and brutal honesty Alanis Morissette brings to the songs. She's not scared to say what she wants to say and if she must convey those words through grating vocals, moans, and wordplay, she will. The music itself has enough dark undertones to mesh well with the lyrics, but there's plenty of pop sensibility to make everything catchy and accessible to listen to. I enjoyed pretty much the entire album, especially after a second listening. Standouts for me included "Forgiven", "Not the Doctor", "Wake Up", and "Your House" (a hidden song).
I've listened to this album before (in the background), so it's nice to give it my full attention now, since this year I've been in a White Stripes/Jack White phase. Much of the music has Jack White's signature catchy riffs that he started out with in The White Stripes. Additionally, he incorporates more blues and acoustic elements, and the lyrics come across as more personal and vulnerable. The first half was strong and the most like his previous work, but I found that the second half was weaker and almost like a completely different album (probably because of the sharp uptick in the bluesy sound, which isn't a favorite of mine). I would love to rate this higher, but I only liked half the album and the other half was too country and folk-style for me.
This album was okay, but it felt unremarkable to me. You can definitely tell it's a 70s piece because of the groovy elements mixed in with the rock music, but there's also some blues mixed in as well. There were a couple of standout tunes to me: "Barrytown" and "Charlie Freak". These songs were perfectly melodic and the storytelling was amazing. Not to say the other songs weren't melodic or told stories, but these two had the best combination of both. The last song, "Monkey In Your Soul", did not feel like a closer to me, more just another filler song. Overall, I see a couple of shining moments in an otherwise sort of bland album.
Right off the bat, I felt like the songs had a dated sound (like a bit of an 80s sound despite it being a 90s album). I also sensed a strain of desperation running through the songs, which intrigued me, as did the combination of singing and spoken lyric delivery. I thought "Common People" was quite a meaningful song, especially in these times. Some of the lyrics were kind of creepy and obsessive, like the ones in "Pencil Skirt" and "Underwear". I didn't mind the music (a britpop/rock style), but I wasn't in love with it either. Perhaps it's an acquired taste.
This album is a mixture of a few different genres: country, rock, and folk. Lyrics consist of melodies woven into stories. Though I thought "Tell Me Why" and "Southern Man" were good, I disliked the album because I'm not into this style of music. I suppose it's too meandering and reflective for me.
I'm already a big Nirvana fan so I was excited when this popped up. This album is not polished and radio friendly like its predecessor, "Nevermind". The mix is rougher and more akin to their debut album, "Bleach". The melodies and some pop sensibilities are still there, but there's more what I would call disordered (perhaps manic) instrumentation (powerful drums, dirty guitars).
I grew up listening to "Nevermind" on car rides as a kid and I think of it as a foundation for my musical interests. I didn't hear "In Utero" until I was a teenager and it took a few listens and the maturing of my musical tastes for me to really appreciate it. The songs are no doubt catchy (see "Very Ape") and the fact that the lyrics are usually random, unintelligible, and screamed doesn't diminish that. More instrumentation (strings) are explored on songs like "Dumb" (probably my favorite) and "All Apologies" (which is a wonderful closer in my opinion). I love this album, perhaps not quite as much as Nevermind because of my memories, but this is one of my favorite listens regardless.
The generator previously gave me "Morrison Hotel", my first exposure to The Doors. Somehow, even though of course the music is unique and steeped in psychedelia, this album came across as more accessible than "Morrison Hotel" somehow. This was of course an interesting listen, with noteworthy songs for me being "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)"; "Light My Fire"; and "The End". However, the album didn't particularly resonate with me at this point in time. I do think about the style of these songs sometimes though, and they're just so different than what I usually listen to.
Soul isn't my preferred style of music, but this album is no doubt groovy and catchy. It would be good to listen to if you're down and want to lift your spirits. Most everything on here is upbeat and definitely passionate. Not my favorite, but I can appreciate the sentiments.
This album is twofold: the first half contains electric bluesy tunes while the second half finishes out with acoustic folk songs. I much preferred the acoustic songs to the electric ones, but Bob Dylan's storytelling (especially in "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream") captivated me throughout. The melodies and guitar carry the songs well (see "Mr. Tambourine Man"). I felt a sense of wistfulness and calm listening to this album even though the lyrics are far from peaceful (as is Dylan's tradition), and I even laughed at some of the parts of the stories. Another note about the lyrics is that they are very relevant today, and they should not be missed. My favorite song was probably "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)". Coincidentally, this song happened to have the strongest message, in my opinion. Normally I'm not into blues music and harmonicas, but this felt meaningful enough to me, particularly in the second half, to warrant me to give it a higher rating.
Johnny Cash had such a powerful and commanding voice during his time, and it really shines in this final release of his. The arrangements are light (mostly acoustic guitars and pianos), but so beautiful, and Cash's vocals enfuse the songs with emotion and he does make them his own (this is an album of covers with a few exceptions). "Hurt" was already one of my favorite songs prior to listening to this album, and I now love "I Hung My Head", "Personal Jesus", and "In My Life". This is a truly amazing piece of work from one of his generation's best storytellers and voices.
I was given "Stankonia" not that long ago, and despite my general dislike of rap and hip hop, I didn't hate it. I knew this album was on the list, but I didn't expect to get it so soon. I was already familiar with "The Way You Move" and "Hey Ya" because I used to listen to the radio a lot when I was a teenager. I always thought "The Way You Move" was a random interlude between the other songs on the radio for some reason, but I liked the song in its entirety here.
What draws me to this album (and the other one) is the extensive use of multiple instruments, sounds, and melodies. It's not just rapping to a synth beat: it's hip hop, jazz, soul, and r&b all mixed together. The lyrics are also immediate and real, and I can feel the urgency in many of the songs. The first half of the album (Big Boi's) is the most like "Stankonia", and I thought it was the strongest side. I felt like it carried a more serious tone and I liked the instrumentation better.The second half (Andre 3000's) came across as more mellow and soulful, and though different instrumentation was used, I didn't like it as much as the first half.
Overall, this album was quite a long listen (over 2 hours), and I did take a break halfway through. I think I enjoyed this more than "Stankonia", in part because of the variety of music and also because it was a clear evolution from the previous album while staying in the same vein.
You don't need to understand French to appreciate the sweeping musicality of this album. Brel's powerful, passionate voice is accompanied by a backing orchestra in a live setting, and it made me feel like I was actually there listening to the show (it's that big-sounding). The music is so beautiful. Highlights for me included "Amsterdam" and "Le pat pays".
This is a soulful, jazzy, piano-driven album. Notable pieces for me included "Four Women" and "Lilac Wine". Though this album had its stellar moments (carried by the lyrics and Simone's powerful voice matched with more subdued instrumentals), this wasn't something I'd reach for again.
In this album, the songs were high energy, and you can tell that a lot of care and attention was paid to the instrumentals. I prefer this style of rock music to the 70s psychedelic and bluesy rock style that came before. It was a decent listen overall.
Even though this is a live album, it sounds so polished. I liked the casual vibe it has, too. Sarah Vaughan has a wonderful voice that meshes well with the jazz music. A smooth, easy listen.
This is my third Zeppelin album within the span of about a month. I'm less than 50 albums in so far, maybe I'll get them all super early on. Anyway, as is usual with Zeppelin, the instrumentation and musical skill are top notch. This album also incorporated more soft and introspective folk songs (which they do very well) and less heavier rock n' roll. The songs are never boring and always unique. I still find their debut album to be my favorite, but the tracks "Friends" and "That's the Way" were personal standouts.
This came across as a magical, mystical folk album to me. The reviews were really bad, so I thought I'd absolutely hate it, but I don't think it's awful. It's certainly not dance music (which I think is what the Bees Gees are known for), but it's grand, dark, and at times beautiful. It kind of reminds me of a prior experimental Beach Boys album that I've received ("Surf's Up").
I've been meaning to listen to this album for a while, since I enjoyed Slipknot's previous album, "Vol. 3 The Subliminal Verses". So needless to say, I was excited when this popped up. I'd already heard the hits ("Psychosocial" and "Dead Memories") as a young teenager watching music videos on the Fuse channel. I liked the high energy, heavy songs with melodies (because aren't melodies in heavy rock music wonderful to everyone?) "Gehenna" seems to be the most experimental (Corey Taylor singing falsetto I did not expect). "Snuff" is a more subdued song, but heartbreakingly beautiful. Some of the songs have the obvious Slipknot style, and are pretty formulaic, but there was enough variety to make me really enjoy this album.
This had a very 80s sound (which I'm not into) and the songs were all pretty similar. It's all undeniably catchy, however. This album is a basic precursor to hip hop and rap without the excessive swearing and with lyrics championing social causes. A few moments piqued my interest, but otherwise this just faded into the background.
I did not expect this album to have so much of a country/folk feel. Of course, there were a couple standard bluesy rock n' roll songs, but the entire album had a mostly introspective vibe. "Salt Of The Earth" sounded the most memorable to me, but otherwise this wasn't super remarkable to me.
I know of Dolly as a prolific public figure, but I've never really listened to her music (besides the obvious "Jolene"). She has a singsong, sweet, wise-sounding voice that pairs wonderfully with her storytelling capabilities. Her stories are at times sad, at other times funny (see "Traveling Man"). The songs are simple, but have nice melodies. I particularly enjoyed the style and bassline of "Early Morning Breeze". That being said, country isn't my favorite genre, but this was pleasant to listen to.
The beats in this album were okay and mostly listenable, but I still wasn't a fan of this. I know Missy went on to get big, and this is a good start (more r&b influences than I expected). This genre really isn't my thing, however.
I love the heavy, dark tone of this album. I also appreciate that the music doesn't have too much of an 80s sound, despite releasing in that decade (perhaps it's the emphasis of real instruments over synthesizers). The songs have an atmospheric and moody feel. It was an immersive experience.
So this album was described as new wave, and it's okay. Music from the 80s, to me, tends to overuse synthesizers and can sound kind of cheesy sometimes, but I appreciate that this album didn't do that (real instruments for the win here). The singing style, however, employs that brit-pop spoken singing, which I'm not really a fan of. I gave it a second listen and enjoyed it more than the first listen, however. I like songs with dark tones and this had a good handful of those.
As pretty much every other reviewer pointed out, Kanye West is an awful person. However, I'm determined to listen to every album on this list and rate without bias. To be transparent, he did not receive any streaming revenue from my listen because I use new pipe to listen to all of my music (I hate ads just like everyone else). And honestly, I'm sure he's not the only artist on this list who is controversial or hated.
My first exposure to rap/hip hop on this list was OutKast, and I liked the musical diversity and uniqueness in that music. This album also has some good and unique instrumentation and beats/sounds (there's violins) and the rapping is not about the typical subjects, but serious issues that aren't cookie cutter. The guest appearances shine, especially the female vocalists ("All Falls Down" as one) and the use of harmonies. I'm not into the skits that seem to be common in these types of albums. Speaking musically, I thought it was good, definitely for a debut album. Mental illness is unfortunate and always seems to take down creative individuals.
The other reviewers were right when they said this album was a combination of Queen and the Beatles. I'd also like to add disco and that the orchestra gives it a film soundtrack feel at times. The band really enjoyed playing with weird sounds as well. At times, this was a bit too weird for me, and I got too many 80s vibes off of it. It was just okay in my opinion, but not bad.
I generally like 90s music, and this album fits that vibe for me. The singer's voice lends a dreamy sound to garage rock inspired/heavyish music. I did feel that sometimes the music overpowered the vocals, though, but I liked how heavy it was. I did love the music, especially the songs in the second half ("Supersonic", "Slide Away", "Married With Children").
This is probably the strangest rock music I've ever listened to (if you can call it that). The vocal style is certainly an acquired taste (out of key, a lot of spoken dialogue). There are lots of weird sound effects and samples added in. In fact, "Thriller!" is pretty much just sounds and samples. It has some funky moments and plenty of lap steel guitar. It comes across as just an extended jam session to me. It did start out more cohesive and just standard psychedelic rock, but it got weirder as time went on. I think this album was a little too weird for me, but there were a few interesting musical moments I liked (like in "Caligari's Mirror").
I'm not normally a country fan, but I kind of liked the mix of folk and country in this album (I read it referred to as alternative country in my research). The musical arrangements are simple and not cluttered, which allows Lucinda's voice to be high in the mix. Her voice is not super fantastic and show-offy, but it does justice to the lyrics. The album is more standard country after the first few songs, my favorite of which was "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road". My other personal highlights included "Right In Time" and "Drunken Angel".
I would describe this as an ethereal-sounding British pop-rock album. The music is a mix of bright poppy-sounding tunes and darker moodier ones. I thought it was just so-so (not amazing, not bad, had some good melodies). However, I really liked "I Wanna Be Adored".
The music here is groovy, jazzy, and focuses more on instrumentation than lyrics. It's not bad for background music, but this style isn't for me.
This album is a mixture of blues, country, gospel sounds, and Elvis's soulful voice. This is my first full album exposure to Elvis (the generator seems to enjoy giving me later works by an artist). Elvis always seemed more like a character to me than an artist (just based on what I've seen and heard in mainstream pop culture). Listening to this kind of humanized him for me, however. I can tell that Elvis had presence and appeal, but this kind of music just doesn't resonate with me.
Bluesy rock (the kind I like) with amazing guitar playing. It was nice to get to listen to a good, high-energy rock n' roll album. There's some psychedelia mixed in, but not an overwhelming amount. The music was sonically interesting and engaging (especially while wearing headphones). All in all, a solid album that I understand all the hype and praises about.
Another 80s pop rock album. It has the familiar elements of muted drum sounds and a kind of general cheesy nature. This one incorporates real instruments and strings instead of synth beats, however. I thought the music was just okay. I liked "Blinder By the Hour" in particular.
This is my first Bowie album. I would describe it as having some classic rock sounds mixed together with lots of synths and other sounds. I also hear some pop sentiments. It's weird, of course, because it's Bowie and all I've heard about him is how unique and eccentric his music is. It's not too weird for me, though. There are several instrumental songs that are sonically interesting and at times, beautiful. I actually preferred them to the lyrical songs. "Warszawa" sounds like a piece from a film score, and I thought it was lovely to listen to. I liked the atmospheric feel of the music, for the most part.
This is another brit-pop/rock album. The music has elements of folk and mysticism in it. I didn't really like it upon a first listen, but I got more into it when listening to it again. I liked the vibe of tunes like "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". I preferred the last half of the album, but it was all pretty okay.
Sonically, this is an early metal album. Metal is a style of music I don't usually reach for (and I still don't think I will at this point). The songs were certainly all high energy with plenty of guitar solos throughout, but they didn't really differentiate too much from each other. "The Rage" is the exception to that, it was more experimental and I would have liked to hear more songs like that one (the bass line carried it well). I'll also praise the drummer because the beat was steady and consistent and my foot was tapping along pretty much the whole time. I'm just not into the classic feel of this album, but it's listenable.
The generator previously gave me this band's previous album, "A Northern Soul", only a few months ago, so my perspective on them is pretty fresh. The music style is meloncholic rock, a style that I particularly like. Of course, as I said in my other review, I already was familiar with and enjoyed "Bitter Sweet Symphony". That song is still the best song on this album and employs a good use of strings (instrumentation that is used in a few other songs too). I did like the music, but the songs are quite long and they kind of blended together after a while (something that I found also happened in the previous album). Another song I liked, and that was more different, was "The Drugs Don't Work".
I didn't really like this album. It's just a bunch of samples and beats mish-mashed together. Some of the combinations had an atmospheric and catchy nature, but I couldn't get into the majority of it.
I don't really like regular jazz music, but this funky version of jazz is pretty good. It's groovy and catchy and makes you want to dance. It was a musical journey through space.
I'm less than 100 albums into this project and I'm already on my fourth Zeppelin. I even got lucky enough to get the debut first. That being said, the first one was always my preference, but this album comes pretty close to it. The music is still the same combination of bluesy rock n' roll with superb musicianship, but this contains more songs I really enjoy than on the previous albums I was given ("The Rover", "Kashmir", "Bron-Yr-Aur", "Ten Years Gone"). As the albums go on, Zeppelin's music becomes more diverse and at times, experimental. But it all remains enjoyable at the end of the day.
I've pretty much liked everything I've heard from Incubus prior to receiving this album (a good handful of radio hits I've heard all my life plus a few others). Growing up, I heard "Drive" and "Pardon Me" frequently, but I realize that those were just the mainstream pieces. This was the band with the unique, smooth-voiced lead singer and the turntables. I certainly didn't group them with the other nu-metal bands (like Linkin Park, another band I grew up hearing a lot). I loved this whole album, with its alternative metal sound and interesting sound effect choices at the beginning of many of the songs (plus the dark tonality). This is a familiar sound for me, and I felt like there was enough variety to the melodies to keep me interested. The bass guitar really stands out, too. If you only really like the lighter, more poppy songs from their discography, you may not like the rest of this album, which is heavier in contrast.
A psychedelic infused folk rock album. I would consider this a more accessible dose of psychedelia. The folk influences make the music sound almost mystical at times. There's also a classic rock n' roll sound in here, too. "Space Child" was indeed quite spacey, and the weirdest song on the album, but I enjoyed it. Overall, definitely an interesting listen, but I do think the band has more of an affinity for folk music (the portions of the music I enjoyed more than anything here).
This album is both folk and groovy. I've actually heard "White Rabbit" before and I didn't realize who it was by (my favorite song here, by the way). I liked the use of both a female and male vocalist for different songs, it kept the dynamics interesting. Actually, every song featuring the female vocalist as lead was fantastic ("Somebody to Love", "White Rabbit").
I received the White Album previously, and I like this album a lot better. It's more cohesive to me. There's catchy, poppy songs ("Here Comes The Sun"), heavy songs ("I Want You (She's So Heavy)"), and psychedelic pieces, of course. The psychedelia wasn't too out there, however (there were a few songs on the White Album I found to be too weird). "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is certainly something, but it gave me a good chuckle. The harmonies, melodies, and overall instrumental tones are wonderful throughout, and there are some beautiful songs on here, too. I suppose this is an acclaimed album for a reason, and I'm glad I listened to it.
I've listened to several hip hop albums on the generator so far, and I've found that I've enjoyed the beats and sounds but disliked the skits and lyrics. That is the case for this album as well, except this one is pretty vulgar, more so than I'm used to. I appreciate the spirit of collaboration in hip hop music, however. So this album is okay because of the musicality, but the lyrical content really isn't my style.
This album is a very laid-back, breezy, country/folk album. The singer's voice is beautiful, but as other reviewers said, it is slow and kind of boring. The songs all pretty much flow together in a similar fashion. I guess I wished there was more variety and hooks that kept me interested. Besides, country music isn't really a genre I favor.
I'm more familiar with "Subliminal Verses"/"All Hope Is Gone"-era Slipknot, which I do like. So I figured this debut album would be a more rough version of that, but it comes across as a lot more nu-metal. I actually got Linkin Park vibes from this, even though this technically came out a year before (some rapping and a good bit of turntables). I do like heavy music (so I didn't hate this), and this is a foundation of the Slipknot I enjoy. However, I enjoy better the sound they created for themselves later on (heavy music with melodies and singing parts). I will also say that Corey's voice has gotten better over time, because his vocals are rough at times here (and rapping does not suit him).
How to describe this style of music...perhaps orchestral-infused pop with a bit of jazz thrown in? Actually, the majority of this album sounds like it belongs in a Broadway musical. There's piano, strings, and some beautiful melodies. Some tracks have the added additions of guitars and drums, too. The whole thing is quite sweeping and grand, but something I'd expect more from a soundtrack than a standard album. Several of the songs were good, but this music isn't something I'd pursue on my own.
I'm not a country fan, but Johnny Cash is in a league of his own. He had a knack for telling great (and many times, funny) stories through song. His voice is charismatic and smooth and the melodies flow effortlessly. This album was especially good because of the live atmosphere (in a prison, no less). I've always liked live recordings because you can immerse yourself into an experience that's authentic and real, not manufactured.
I've never listened to afro beats before, but this was pretty groovy and catchy. Fela Kuti was quite engaging with the audience, as well. It was easy to get lost in the beats and bouts of repetition. The drum solo at the end was pretty fun, too.
This was a strange listen. It was pretty much a random assortment of instruments that sometimes (but not often) made a consistent beat, with some singing layered on top. It was a bit too weird for me. It just didn't mesh well in my brain somehow.
This album was a mix of country, rock, and folk. I got a breezy feeling as I was listening. Folk seems to be the most prevalent sound here, and Neil Young does that well. I thought "Round & Round (It Won't Be Long)" was the most beautiful song on the album. I also liked the long musical interludes, they were interesting to listen to.
This came out in the '80s hair metal time, but it is infused with some blues. Aerosmith also likes to fill an album with high energy songs. I thought it was overall pretty okay and many of the songs were catchy. I did feel like it was missing something and there was a thread of sameness running through a lot of the songs, however.
My toddler son and I (he's now 4) first started listening to The White Stripes at the beginning of last year, but this year has been the year we've been going through albums and videos and concerts and really immersing ourselves. The music is good (my son seems to enjoy it much more than I do for some reason and he's always ready to sing and play along on his toy guitar). The drums are simple but effective (they make quite the catchy beat) and the guitar work is amazing.
This album is different than its predecessors, however. There's more piano work, different instruments, and experimentation. There's still a couple of the trademark White Stripes bangers ("Blue Orchid", "Red Rain", "Instinct Blues"). "The Denial Twist" is one of my favorite songs because it's just such a catchy earworm.The songs are very introspective and definitely softer, but I think the Stripes can do both heavy and soft well.
I would describe this as an old-fashioned rock and roll album with plenty of blues influences and a few beautiful piano-infused ballads ("Imagine", "Oh My Love", "How"). It's pretty groovy for the most part, especially the Paul McCartney diss track, "How Do You Sleep?". There's even a fun little pop number on here that I enjoyed, "Oh Yoko!". I would say the album is a good mix of fun and introspective songs. This is pretty solid.
Dagmar Krause has a beautiful voice, and it does fit in with the grand style of this music. Wikipedia says this is cabaret, and that sounds about right. It was interesting, certainly different.
I'm not really into the majority of music in the country genre, but I do have an appreciation for the storytelling the genre contains. This album in particular is an excellent example of that. Every song seamlessly weaves together a man's story of heartbreak, anger, revenge, sadness, and acceptance. These types of concept albums are a much more immersive and cohesive listen.
Through this project, I've learned I like folk music (for the most part). I suppose it's the somber nature of the songs that appeals to me for some reason. This album is full of somber melodies (mixed with some rock n roll and twangy country elements) and I enjoyed it a lot. My favorite songs were "Old Man" and "The Needle and the Damage Done".
I received "Harvest" yesterday, so this was an interesting draw. While "Harvest" is more folk-heavy (which is my preference), this album is very blues and rock n' roll-heavy (which isn't so much a preference of mine). The two songs I actually liked, "Motion Pictures (For Carrie)" and "Ambulance Blues", were the only super folk songs, tacked onto the end of the album. Neil Young's best work is folk, in my opinion.
This album is dark and haunting, aided by the echoey vocals and unique guitar sounds. It sounded ahead of its time, too. It's opportune I listened to it on a cloudy day, it really added to the spooky Halloween feel.
This album was piano-driven, soulful-sounding music that at times had a power-pop '80s sound. At other times, it was atmospheric and moody. It wasn't bad (I more enjoyed the darker songs on the second half), but I couldn't immerse myself in it. The '80s vibes are just not something I like very much. But Kate Bush does have a certain appealing charm somehow.
This was formulaic, twangy country that was all pretty much the same tempo throughout. I'm not a country fan, so I didn't much like this. However, "Love Hurts" was a decent song that I've heard before and can appreciate.
The music on this album was fast-paced, early metal. The riffs were quite electric. The guitar solos were plenty and the drums were rapid. The lyrics in some of the songs were creepy, though ("Jailbait", for instance). My parents used to listen to this kind of music frequently (I do remember hearing some of these songs in my childhood). I'm not super into it, but it was spirited overall.
My opinion of this is the same as every other time I've been generated a gangster rap album. I think the beats are okay (I will say I've heard better from other albums on here) and I don't like the vulgarity and skits. Also, for a Dr. Dre album, there's significantly less Dr. Dre than there are other guests, especially Snoop Dogg.
This album reminded me of the Rufus Wainwright album I was generated not too long ago. I kinda liked that one, and the same is true of this one. The music feels fantastical and definitely arty. I wasn't thrilled by it, however. It all felt like one long song.
This album is very poppy-sounding. In fact, it sounds very Beatles/Beach Boys-influenced. But that was the popular music at the time, I suppose. It also has that sense of strangeness/psychedelia that a lot of 60s music has. Though it's catchy, I don't really like this music style.
This is a pop/R&B album with that early 2000s flavor. It was kind of boring to me because the beat was pretty much the same throughout. The only exception was "Like I Love You". That one sounds the most unique and I recognize it as a radio hit, and it's a decent song.
This was a cross between dance party music and atmospheric sound effects, and sometimes waiting music. I guess that's how I would describe techno. The songs were all pretty similar, not much variety. I didn't care for it.
I've been getting a lot of this type of pop/rock music lately (and this is also my second Arcade Fire album this week). I still haven't decided how I feel about it. I don't love it, yet I don't hate it, either. It's dark and moody and passionately charged. I'm going to say it's just okay.
This sounds a lot different than other music I've heard from the '60s. I'm aware that my favorite band, Queens of the Stone Age, was influenced by The Stooges, so much so that the guitar riff for their song "If Only" (one of my personal favorite songs) is very similar to the one for "I Wanna Be Your Dog". So, in effect, I quite enjoyed "I Wanna Be Your Dog". I also loved the distorted guitar throughout all the songs. This is a lot better than the normal psychedelic fare from this decade.
This is a synth-y, atmospheric music with minimal vocals. I thought it was good background music that was mildly engaging.
