Adele undoubtedly has a strong voice that has effortlessly captivated the world, but I found myself rather unmoved by most of the album. The belting style of singing isn't necessarily my cup of tea, and after having heard many of the overplayed tracks from this album throughout my life, I really tried to enjoy this album. I was only somewhat successful. Regardless, "Lovesong" and "I'll Be Waiting" were standout songs for me personally.
A theatrical live album that I had never listened to before in full, as I am usually not exceptionally excited about this style of music. It was an intense experience, and I certainly wouldn't be able to listen to S&M in its entirety in one sitting, but it is clearly a masterpiece in its own right. The orchestral accompaniment was an interesting and rather stunning choice.
Jazzy, smart, and smooth as butter. This album just flowed from track to track. Admittedly, despite being a fan of hip hop, I was only familiar with a few of their songs, but listening to this album in full introduced me to some gems that I will be playing over and over moving forward. What a cool experience!
It's hard not to be taken by an album that sounds like the artists are having a blast being in their element. I was familiar with some of Santana's stuff thanks to my dad's introduction, and it was fun discovering more of his work. It's a beautifully chaotic jam that had me shifting between bopping along and simply admiring the talent and enthusiasm.
As a kid born in the 90s and raised in a household filled with a variety of genres of music, this album sounds super nostalgic. My brain feels scattered and tickled in just the right, most relaxing way.
Full of energy and super lively, I quite enjoyed this album. Some tracks, like Remember Tomorrow and Strange World, were more up my alley, but I didn't feel the urge to skip the others because of how fun they all were. I probably should listen to this again when I don't have a headache, though.
Intimate, soothing, and tender, Norah Jones has a voice that is full of soul and raw honesty. I was only familiar with the title song before this, but what a sweet treat this album is. Cold Cold Heart and I've Got To See You Again are my personal highlights.
This album seems to be intentionally quite noisy and erratic, but is an overall fun and layered listening experience. The fusion of genres and interesting vocal choices tickled me and absolutely transported me. I understand that it's not for everyone, but I personally got a kick out of Cut.
I really enjoyed this album. I did some research on Morrissey and discovered how truly awful his actions and beliefs have been throughout the years. Now, I hate that I loved this album.
