Very 80's classic rock. Got the twangy guitar, under the breath singing, bluesy flow to the notes. I wouldn't put anything on the rotation, but I can definitely see the appeal. It isn't as flat as many of these albums can be, but it definitely feels like one long, single song. Sometimes these kinds of albums are hard to tell if they are a classic, or just derivative. Like, did they influence everyone else, or just sound like everyone else?
I have no idea what he is saying, but the music is pretty groovy. It's got a classic latin feel, with a 70's vibe. Lot's of sax, synth, horns, with some bongo and symbols. I think if I understood it, I would like it a lot more. I find myself moving to the beat pretty often. Upbeat, groovy, dance music.
Sounds a bit like early pop. Had a French flair with some flighty music and soft vocals. Overall it was an easy listen and the album was over before I even noticed. Would not necessarily listen again but it was a good album with a chill vibe. Would be some good background music for a chill gathering.
Classic 80s rock. One of the greats, you'd know Hungry Like the Wolf from them. We've got strummy guitar, poppy drums, and plenty of wavy synth in the background. How do all the singers sound exactly the same, it's like there is a specific 80s singer accent they just all adopted. This is a good album though, I am recognizing more songs than I thought I would - or maybe they just all sound so similar - hard to tell.
I've actually never just sat down and listened to the Beatles. It's a much more subdued sound than I expected. It's what I would call soft-rock or even a punk sound in today's language. Funny that this was such a new sound back then. The more I listen, the more foundational this album sounds. There are so many different sounds and influences I can hear. It sounds like early 70's rock, early 80s rock, even some 90s. They built some foundational music here. If I did not know the history, I'd say they are just genre-agnostic, but since they pretty much created the rock genre I can definitely hear how crazy this must have been back in the day.
Softer rock than I thought it would be. Understated grunge guitar, with a rhythm guitar always carrying the beat, little bit of synth in the back, but it is less flowy and more choppy. Sounds like 80s vocals on 90s grunge music. Kind of a crossover between the two eras.
This one is interesting. It's an album I would normally have immediately skipped if not for this project. The music style is one of those disjointed, indie, hippy-style sounds that to me just feels like a mashup of audio until you kinda get music. Like if Nirvana didn't have rhythm. But as I listen more, it makes more sense to me. It is great background noise, but I don't find myself tapping my foot or bobbing along - it is just kind of there. I can see the appeal, I just don't think this sound is for me. I'm surprised this came out in 2010, feels like 1995, but this could be a much older band, I don't know anything about them.
A solid early punk rock album with a great message. I enjoyed it overall and would listen to it again! Found myself jamming to it and think it definitely stands the test of time!
Lana Del Rey is someone I've never really given much thought. But this is pretty good! I thought she would be classified as pop, but this feels more like alternative rock. I wouldn't say rock in the classic sense, but more that it is subdued, strummy guitar with simple accompaniments. This is almost jazzy, but not fast paced - it's hard to describe with my current vocab. Her voice is definitely the central focal point, but the instrumentals are all solid. It feels like something that would hear from a live band in a speak easy.
It's alright. It's not my kind of music, but I can definitely understand the appeal. The entire album feels like the same song just with different words. I don't think I'd be able to distinguish between a song so far. His voice is definitely what carries the band.
This is some classic American 80s folk. I honestly would not have labelled it folk myself until I read the genre, but it is the best description I could give it. Folk has changed a bunch since then, moved way closer to country now. This is much closer to R&B. But it's got some strings, some muted synth, piano, and the singer is the focus of the mix. Not something I'd listen to again, but nothing is hateful here. I'd give it a 3 simply due to my own preferences, but I think it's a good album for those who like this genre.
This genre is psychedelic rock and has all the correct pieces of a good band, but I think their producer and mixer sucks. The singer has a great voice, great tone, I really like his sound. The drum sounds like it is a synth more than an actual dummer, but it may just come down to overly simplistic drumming. Overall this sounds like what one dude would make on his own when he does not have any idea how to finish a song. It reminds me a lot of a really shitty version of Foster the People. There are too many instances of synth notes held 10 seconds too long, repetitive sounds, simple mixing. Looking the band up, it sounds like all of their appeal came from their live shows.
This is a heavy rock group that has the classic 90s grunge sound with clear vocals. The instrumentals are pretty rhythmic, not as stylized some other bands of this same period, but still good. Her voice is pretty good and goes well with the music. I think it all just feels a bit simple put together and would not stand out of a line up. But when she does belt out some notes she sounds great - her voice carries the band for sure.
It's MGMT, a classic of my high school years. It's electronic rock, kind of like an 80's revival - but with much more modern drums, synth, and heavy bass. Mostly it's his voice and heavy synth that gives it the 80's electronic vibes. This is a solid album all the way through. The sound is very similar overall, so it feels a bit like the same song all the way through - but their sound is so polished that it doesn't feel boring. I think this might be the first 5 in this project so far.
