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.
Immediately the guitar sounds amazing and his voice is deep and soothing. The guitar is acoustic and has the quick strumming rhythm reminiscent of Spanish music, making me think of Pierce the Veil. There is a string accompaniment in the background of "Avalanche" that is just perfect. We'll see how the rest of the album goes, but the first song is great. Wiki calls this Contemporary Folk and that feels right, it's mostly just him and an acoustic guitar. Not sure if the full album will be for me, but "Avalanche" is an absolute stand out so far. The full album was not my style, but "Avalanche" is a 5 star alone. Might do 4 for the album as a whole though.
Interesting listen, it is just instrumental with that single Indian instrument, the sitar maybe? It turns into solid background music, but I don't think I'd come back to it on purpose.
It's just some classic folk music that is some easy singing with some strummy electric guitar and light drums. Easy listening but nothing I'd really listen to on purpose. Probably a 3 for me dog.
Sounds like some classic 70s folk. Just some normal vocals, piano, simple drums and guitar. I don't like it or dislike it. It's just some standard music to me. 3 stars I think.
Boof, I hate this dude's voice. It's like his nose is stopped up and he is trying too hard to sound like he is from the 80s. Very froggy and forced, I hate it. I think this is two stars, simply because the rest of it is just fine - but I would def judge someone who said this was good music.
This is like 70's pop or rock. Feels a bit like the Beatles but faster paced and with more rock undertones, maybe put a bit of Queen in there. The singing is good and the album has a great spread of different sounds. I have enjoyed the listen but have not heard anything that stands out to me. It's between a 3 and 4. I don't think I'd ever come back to it, but I do like it overall.
I've never really given Elton John much thought, or really listened to him either. He just is kind of a known good quantity and so I've never tried to see if I like him. But this is great, nothing that will find it's way on to my playlist, but it is solid music and great singing. I think my only issue so far is how little I can understand him and how little his lyrics make sense to me - but I am lyric-deaf the first few times I listen to any song really. But the accompaniment and his voice are just stellar, great combo overall. Might be a 5 just because I am enjoying it so much, but I think I am moving towards a 4 since I will not be putting it on the playlist.
I totally understand Prince it talented and loved by everyone but the majority of his music just doesn't sit well with me. It just feels disjointed and unorganized. Like all the pieces are there, but the sound mixer just did not understand that you are supposed to like music. I am just now getting to the song "Slow Love" and this is a perfect example to me of how good he could sound - the song "Starfish and Coffee" is the perfect example of a song that barely sounds like music to me - it feels like a child with an audio sample board. It's a LOW 3 for me, only because Prince carries so much weight - it could just never be a 2.
This is straight instramental Jazz. To be honest I didn't think I'd like it much but I just let it play and found myself half way through the album before I even noticed. I was in the zone and just letting the music slide through me. I don't think I'd come back to this album, but I think it would be a good study/mindfulness album where you can get some work done in the background. I never considered I'd like jazz, but I think I enjoy this one. Seems like a 4 for to me!
I really liked this one. It's some classic rock and I was honestly surprised with how good all of the songs were across the album. Often with older music like this it feels like there are only 2-3 songs that are actually solid, but this is pretty killer overall. I've never sat down and actually listened to them, but I can see myself coming back and listening to this for sure. 4 stars I think because I am not saving anything to my liked songs right now.
This one surprised me. I've never heard of him before and his music was really solid. Kind of like an updated Beatles sound with some more funky undertones. I actually think I'd come back and listen to him again. I think I might listen to his most popular songs and see if something jumps out at me. Solid 4, might have been a 5 if I gave it more time.
Eh, it's alright. Dude is literally singing about nothing but sex and dumb shit. I know the 70's were crazy but even this feels heavy handed. The music is fine, the singing is fine, overall this is a band that time forgot I think. It doesn't stack up with albums of the time, but I don't think I'd judge someone for enjoying it. I'd give it a low 3 for sure.
This is a hard 2 for me right now, like I cannot fathom how they have 9 million monthly listeners. I think they have a really popular single and that might contribute to it, but I literally could not get through the first 3 songs. It just sounds like a washed out, unpolished synth rock band where no one really stands out as being good at their instrument.
We all know them from "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - but everything else has been great so far. The album has the same vibe as that song, but adds different details so it doesn't just feel like a copy and paste of that song with a different tempo like some of these older albums do. I think this is a 4 for me. I am pleasantly enjoying the album and have found myself listening to it without really thinking about it. Vibes are 80's synth rock.
Iron Maiden is one of those bands that I am aware of, but never actually sat down and listened to. It's just classic rock, heavy drums, chuggy metal guitar, high pitched guitar solos, and the 80's rock vocals. So far it is just meh for me. I see the appeal but I never can really rock out to this brand of music. I find it a bit muddy and busy overall - nothing really stands out, it just feels like a wall of sound to me right now. Ok, the second song really slowed down and the singing is really coming through and it sounds much more focused - feeling like a high 3 right now. I think I'll keep it at 3, the second song on the album was the only one that spoke to me.
