Guitar tones and drums are often have an echoey and energetic sound. Bass tone and sound is quite notable throughout the album. Certain lyrics carry strong messages, making it clear what the band stands for. No song on the album sounds the exact same from the last, making every minute feel new and exciting. Standout track: Fireplace.
The sound of the album was not quite was I was expecting after I read the title and looked at the cover, I definitely believed this would be a similar experience to hearing a Frank Zappa record for the first time, yet I can say I was surprised to find out it this was a jazz album. The songs a few and definitely lengthy, but time flies when the saxophone and organ take the spotlight every so often, focusing your attention solely on the music. The guitar gets a chance to shine as well, all while the drummer adds excellent grooves the entire time. This album is straightforward; it's jazz, but it's jazz that's played with soul.
Blue by Joni Mitchell is an album full of many personal and deeply emotional stories matched with one of the most beautiful voices I've heard. This album is nothing short of perfect and the songs are timeless classics that will never fail to bring me close to tears.
Kid A feels like music made for deep thoughts, songs that were written to be understood rather than simply listened to. The entire album sounds like a long dream that lingers in your mind, each moment being defined by the various shifts in tone through the tracks.
Consisting of 11 masterfully constructed songs, the musicianship of Clapton, Bruce and Baker created an album that remains one of the most influential in rock. Disraeli Gears marked a turning point in the genre and its incredible blend of sounds truly makes it a timeless classic.
Iron Maiden's self titled is one of the quintessential metal albums of the 80s, also being one of the first to release that decade, it features a balance of the classic heavy metal sound with occasional gentler/calmer tones that can be heard in songs like Charlotte the Harlot and Strange World.
The creative fusion of different styles of music make So by Pete Gabriel an interesting listen. Gabriel's songwriting is a strength of the album that helps it keep the listeners attention, but the length and sometimes repetitive melodies of certain songs might make them feel like they drag a little too long.
Very few albums could truly be considered the very best, and Electric Ladyland is undoubtedly one of those. This album is everything that's perfect about not only psychedelic rock, but rock in general. Every second is a well crafted masterpiece and will forever prove why Hendrix is one of the greatest musicians in history.
I really didn't know what to expect with this album, and I'm surprised I managed to sit through all of it. I didn't necessarily dislike Remedy, but most of the songs really weren't for me, with the exception of the tracks Always Be There and Being With U. The track Same Old Show however I had to skip halfway through due to the constant moaning. I hope to one day come back to this album and think of it differently, but I don't believe that day is going to be soon.
If I Should Fall From Grace With God by The Pogues is an 80s is a folk punk album that is unlike anything else of its time. This band manages to incorporate many sounds and instruments that are not typically heard in punk, such as the banjo, harmonica, mandolin and so many more. The length and large amount of songs might be a bit much for some, but the way The Pogues merge different genres is interesting enough to keep the listening experience fun.
Willie Nelson is a name I've heard for years, but his music was foreign to me until I first heard Stardust. Nelson gave all ten songs his own country twist and it turned out nice and simple.
Blunderbuss is a very solid rock album and it is also the first solo release of Jack White, showing his ability to write great rock music even beyond The White Stripes.
The melodies and lyrics written by Elliott Smith on this album always make me feel lots of different emotions, whether it's sadness or happiness, his beautiful voice and the many notes he played don't fail to make my mind drift away to a place where these songs are all I think of.
Purple Rain is an album that never gets old no matter how many times I listen to it. The songs are groovy and psychedelic and the title track is a great end to album.
While this wasn't my favorite experience with an electronic album, it was at least more interesting than other music I've heard of the same style. I haven't got much to say about it, it was simply ok.
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is a very fun and atmospheric album with great melodies and lyrics that tell interesting stories. The psychedelic listening experience can feel both calming and intense at times and that makes me feel like I could listen to this album many times on repeat.
Live At The Regal consists of classic blues tunes that feel more lively with all of the clapping, cheering and the occasional comment you'll hear on certain songs. Listening to live albums is not something I typically do, I always tell myself that I prefer studio albums because I believed the original was always better, so to hear a live album that's over 60 years old and is performed by the legendary B.B. King definitely began to change my view on live albums.
I went into this album expecting it to be just more soul music, but from the very first song I realized that Hot Buttered Soul had its own unique sound. This album was a good discovery, and I will be listening to it again even if the songs are long.
The other electronic albums I've heard so far from this list have not impressed me, but The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas is for sure the best I've listened to yet. The songs on this album do not feel as if they repeat themselves one after the other and instead the electronic elements present are used to represent an artistic vision. 3.5/5
