Really enjoyed this one. It started strong, had interesting call backs to prior songs on album, and I didn’t have the desire to skip any songs.
This one was hit or miss for me. It didn’t seem to flow well.
This one was a joy to listen to the whole way through.
I enjoyed the album but I wish I could hear the lyrics. However, despite being very mumble-mouthed, Michael Stipe’s voice works with the music.
This isn’t a music genre I seek out; however, I loved this album and added to my list to buy.
I forgot how much I enjoyed this album
Distinct sound and energetic.
I enjoyed Hendrix songs in an album more than a one-off single played here and there on the radio. Possibly his music needs to standalone for me. It’s another I will add to “purchase” list.
It’s fine for work but nothing stood out. Possibly would have been better listened to while wearing headphones. I did enjoy Royksopp’s Night Out and Remind me. End of album worked more for me.
I didn’t enjoy this one as much as “Are you Experienced.” I did come away from the listening appreciating Jimi’s guitar work. I really enjoyed Bold as Love and Little Wing but it wasn’t a “listen the whole way through for me.”
Enjoyed this one. Lyrics are more complex and worth the listen.
I like that it’s a punk album with variety—has more going on musically
This is one of my favorite albums. The music and Paul Simon’s voice just work well together.
This reminded me of songs I’d hear during a 60s movie. I had to look up the singer. I’m not surprised he was an actor prior to being a singer. The album I very theatrical. Not my thing but Scott Walker has a good voice.
Love his voice. Album sounds a bit dated. I love Stand Up.
I enjoyed this one. There were some musical elements that dated it for me but I enjoyed the album.
This is a must be wearing headphones for me. I rather enjoyed it, but it’s a once in a blue moon listen rather than heavy rotation for me.
This grew on me. I thought it would be too quiet at first but it picked up. She has a lovely voice.
It was a fun album. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars but went with 4. I so associate Boston with classic rock radio I figured I was grading on that curve.
A little more dated sound than I expected, but I love the album anyway.
Great songwriter. Not my usual but won me over.
I have this album and do go back to it a lot.
It was a bit odd. Even though the music would change, something about the vocals made it seem the songs flowed into the next. The last one with Busta Rhymes was the outlier. I still enjoyed it.
Beatles are always a good listen. Something to be said for well crafted songs.
Brought out the teen boy in me. Lyrics amused me, and musically mixed it up more than I expected.
This is more for those who like an education while listening to music. The explanations of the music cut into enjoyment. That being the case, I liked this much more than I expected I would.
Angry, feisty album I needed.
This is an album I wanted to purchase after I listened to it. I enjoyed every song.
I love this album. Not only a lovely voice, but the album is cohesive. Despite some depressing subject matters, the album is very listenable.
Really disliked the first song, enjoyed second and the third. Grew on me as it went along. Ended up enjoying it. A bit cacophonous.
It’s a bit quiet for me at the start. I really like “ I’ll the Man Who Loves You”
Like opening - starts off strong - and liked everything after.
I really enjoyed this one also I appreciate well crafted lyrics and the humor. Great character building - short stories to music.
Up my 90s era alley. Meant to be played loud.
I like one off Metallica songs but an entire album is a bit much.
Loud, clangy, but that appears to be what I like as of late.
After my recent clangy and loud albums this was refreshing.
When I was a snotty teen and couldn’t get past my love of Joan Jett and AC/DC I didn’t embrace the joy of the Go -Gos. I now enjoy their music. “You Can’t Wslk in Your Sleep” and “Skid marks on my Heart”are a lot of fun and should have had some DJ love.
Love the One Your With is played so much it’s almost background noise and I forget Stephen Sills has an incredible voice and I like his voice best in the Crosby, Stills, and Nash songs. Some songs didn’t age well, but still a good album.
Not my thing, but I can see why others enjoy it. I liked L’elephant and their version of Under the Boardwalk. Album provides somehow calming danceable music.
Another album where I prefer the songs that weren’t the ones played on the radio non-stop. 1 hour is a bit long for me but it is well done. Drumming hooked me.
This music is not something I would pick; however, I could understand why Elis Regina would be popular with those who like to 💃
10 minute song isn’t my normal thing, but I imagine people who go clubbing would love it. Cranked it up on “Relax.” Rather enjoyed some of it and hated some of it. Born to Run rework didn’t do it for me. The Power of Love lyrics were very odd.
Some very short songs and limited or no lyrics. Seems Paul McCartney was experimenting with sound more than songwriting. I liked it.
I prefer other Bowie albums but I enjoyed this in the end. “Right” is very good and should get some more recognition radio play.
Not my usual but Joni Mitchell has grown on me. Like Black Crow a lot.
Brings to my mind hot city days/nights. Something summery sounding to me despite the heavy percussive sound. Stand out songs for me are “Town to Town,” and, of course, “Cold Beverage.” My am streaming service included bonus songs m. Really like “Move Me.”
This album was popular for a reason. Loud poppy punk.
I wasn’t familiar with this band. Opens strong with “Darkness, Darkness.” Not as much into “On Sir Francis Drake,” but can tell the band was full of talented musicians.
Once singing begins, 2nd track, “Bring the Pain” is pure dance fun. I enjoy the collaborations. Beyoncé collaboration on “Nothing out There for Me” is another standout. I really enjoy this album.
Good, but I think I’ve aged out of this genre.
Another where I understand why people enjoy the band, but Doors aren’t my thing. That being the case, they have a distinct sound and I can hear their influence on emo music and 80s (at least to my ears). like the opening number, “Break on Through.” Enjoyed “Alabama Song” and “Back Door Man,” which I’ve never heard.
Theatrical folk? I couldn’t peg it. Not for me. It’s very string heavy and jangly but not in a way that appeals to me. Possibly it’s so 6os it doesn’t have that timeless quality of music that stands the test of time. Worked for me on “Keeper of Time.” “Old Kentucky home” was fun. It’s as though a few tweaks would make it a better album for me.
The first 60s jjangly album I love and I’d buy. Could be the harmonies, or that I’m a fan of Tom Petty who, as he even said in interviews, was more than little influenced by them and later worked with McGuinn. So, if you’re a fan of Tom Petty, you should like this album. If not, you probably will not.
Must say this is the first 40+ minute album with only 4 songs I’ve encountered. Tgat being the case, “Walk On By” is very good. Music drew me in. I figure it’s an entire album on a date night thing. (Despite first 10 minutes in song devoted to person who broke Isaac’s heart.) I didn’t even realize the song was that long, so that took a lot of skill. So, points for album title and being able to record songs and last one (By the Time I Get to Phoenix). Deduction for nearly 20 minutes of “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.”
Enjoy “Come On,” “VooDoo Child,” “All Along the Watch Tower,” and “House Burning Down.” Some of the songs were a bit long and felt it. (Jimi didn’t have the Isaac Hayes magic on this album).
Great album cover. Starts off loud and a bit weird for first 3 songs on the album (listener preference sweet spot). First songs are short and sweet and noisy. “Calistan”is a nice unexpected change of pace after first 3 songs, and continues in this different vein with “Vanishing Spies.” Songs are then typically 3 to 4 minutes and less punky. Frank starts off croony on “Superabound”—and kicks into Frank punky / clangy poppier music. “Big Red” includes a bluesy sound, which I like. Album ends with short, sweet, loud songs. Good mix of sound yet cohesive album. Current fave on album is “Pure Denizen of the Citizens Band.”
I’m biased because I grew up with this album. I still love it and I rarely enjoy live albums. Starts off great, and “I Want You to Want Me” is pure rock perfection for me. Bun E.’s drumming is great. “Need Your Love” (even if it’s long) and “Surrender” are also fun. I like that it starts with hello song and a goodnight song.
Caveat that I’m not a jazz listener; however, this album is quite good to my ears. I had no itching desire to stop listening to it.
I liked this one a lot. Beats are energetic. “Break” stood out for me.
I enjoy Bill Callahan’s musical style but I suspect there are many who would not enjoy it. His songs are more confessional, quiet, and deadpan. I don’t believe I heard a chorus on any song. It’s as though he gloms onto a thought of phrase and repeats it. The songs are a bit odd and abstract, but I do like it.
I prefer this album to the “Doors.” My ears gravitated to the bluesy “Been Down So Long.” “LA Woman” is overly long, but I still enjoy it. It could be Morrison’s voice and/or the keyboard sound (which is not a sound I like, but it’s very much their sound)that adds a sense of dread on top of lyrics. “Riders on the Storm” is a big “No” for me.
The album is a reminder why Kanye was popular. The album has a sense of humor. The talking between songs messed up the flow for me. I did like the “I’ll Fly Away” interlude. “Jesus Walks” is my favorite on the album. I also enjoy “the New Workout Plan” and “School Spirit.” “Last Call” is far too long for me.
Love her voice. “Move Over” is a great opening song. Short and sweet album.
Solid rock album that’s meant to be played loud. Lyrics are more story driven. Over 50 minute album that doesn’t feel long. I’m not sure if “Release” needs to be 9 minutes long. “Porch” and “Even Flow” are the song s that I like the most.
I really dislike the song”Thriller,” despite my love of Vincent Price. “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” “Billie Jean,” and “PYT” are more to my taste. That being the case, Michael Jackson sound is too light for me.
