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
This album is incredible and very underrated. It's incredible hearing so many different sounds on a rock album, and something new happens in each song which only makes the whole album even better.
Born To Run is a timeless classic, with lyrics and themes that apply to many events happening today. This album feels and sounds hopeful, and its strong messages will forever reflect that.
There's no denying that My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was massively influential and had great songwriting that many other artists could not compare to, but it's also an album that became more difficult to listen to over the years (and it's not just because of Kanye). MBDTF was a masterpiece when it came out, and Kanye alongside a couple of the featured artists were seen as pillars that held the genre of hip-hop strong and tall, yet it all came crashing down. Personally, the words and actions committed by certain people who were involved in the creation of this album make me not want to listen to the music, but I won't forget what this album used to be. If I were rating it back when it came out it would definitely be a 5/5, but nowadays I simply rate it a 3/5.
Before listening to this album, I almost convinced myself that I would not like it one bit, and that's mainly because of the most popular songs Rolling In The Deep and Someone Like You. Having heard those two songs countless times on the radio over the years lessened the impact the meaning of the lyrics would have on me, but after I heard everything else 21 had to offer, I was left shocked by just how beautiful every other song was. Often times with radio pop, the artists' voice and catchy lyrics are the main focus, but this album stood out to me almost instantly because the instruments had just as much of an impact in creating melodies that were full of emotion. 4.5/5.
Penance Soiree is a pretty decent Noise/Garage rock album that remains consistent throughout most songs, and that consistency made me feel a little bored halfway through, although I still did enjoy it to some extent. 3.7/5
After many years of knowing about Maggot Brain but never having heard the album, it was a big regret it mine putting this off for so long when I finally decided to to sit through it. I knew many people praised this album and called it one of the best ever made, and I could tell why that was. The title track alone is one of the best long songs I've heard, and it was an amazing song to start to a great listening experience. 4.7/5
Magnificent and beautiful are only two of many words that I could use to describe how great of an album Close To You is. Richard and Karen Carpenter are both amazing singers whose voices work incredibly well in every song, and Karen's drumming is nothing short of fantastic. 4.8/5
Almost every song on this album feels very repetitive and there were barely any moments throughout my listening experience where I wasn't feeling bored. High Violet isn't a terrible album in my opinion, but there really isn't anything that stands out about it. 2.1/5
Young Americans is an album that sounds different from Bowie's past work, and there are songs that are amazing, but there are also songs that feel too long and repetitive, nonetheless it is still a pretty decent album. 3.4/5
Harvest is a pretty good country rock album with a good variety of different sounds that keep every song feeling interesting. 3.8/5
Among The Living is as good as any other thrash album I've heard, but that isn't saying much because I'm not the biggest fan of thrash. There have been points in my life where I've enjoyed this type of music, but listening to entire albums feels like a pain sometimes. Every song sounds the same, but none of them are bad, I would simply rather not sit through 50 minutes of repeating guitar riffs and fast paced music that feels like a chore to sit through.
This album was only 37 minutes long but it felt like an hour. It would be miles better if it was instrumental. I could not finish every song and it's borderline one star, but seeing as I have many more albums to get through, I'll spare it the worst rating I could give it.
Hounds Of Love has a nostalgic and distinct 80s pop sound, and (Aside from Running Up That Hill) I find this album to be a good listening experience. 3.6/5
Being a prog-rock album, Yes's Fragile is full of fascinating rhythms and melodies that create songs with immense depth and incredible energy. It would be impossible to catch every little detail in each song on first listen, which is why it's practically impossible to ever get tired of this album. 4.8/5
I had certain expectations from this album, specifically because of the title, but those expectations were pushed aside after I heard the first few songs. Neon Bible is a great indie rock album filled with unique songs and an amazing closing track. 3.9/5
This album is always a great listen and is full of good rock tunes with fun lyrics that always have me bopping my head and singing along to. 4/5
This album sounds like generic background music for a video game, thankfully it's not boring or else I wouldn't have been able to actually sit through this album. 2.9/5
Music from this age has a charm to it that can't be recreated anymore, and the early rock and roll sound mixed with jazzy trumpets and saxophones make this album great even after 70 years. 3.8/5
My opinion of this album grew with each song, and the final track alone made it worth listening until the end. 3.4/5
The Pixies were in a league of their own with the album Bossanova. This album is full of so many amazing space rock songs, and in my opinion this is one of the best releases from the early 90s. 4.8/5
