Pretty iconic album, heard many of the songs many, many times. The one’s I hadn’t heard before, were surprisingly good.
Already loved this album, some songs I hadn’t heard were great. One or two songs weren’t my taste, but it was largely excellent. I’d give it a 4.5, but that’s not an option.
I’ve heard some songs before, but never the whole album. And it’s fantastic. Even the weird interlude things are enjoyable. I’m not sure if it’s the progenitor of the electronica sound that’s now commonplace, but by god, it’s an absolute masterclass in it.
A high energy, jaunty, and interesting singing style are the hallmarks of this album. It was an enjoyable listen, but nothing really stood out to me. I’ve heard Bobby McGee a bunch separately, and that song is just fine.
Started off strong, then got reaaaal weird with it. The first song is great, the other songs are varying degrees of strange and off putting lyrics. The musicianship is appreciated, and even the music itself is great. But it could’ve been edited down or broken up a bit more.
A really good album. The front half is kind of overloaded with all the best stuff, and the second half kind of waffles a bit. It does have a strong ending number though. It’s got some bluesy elements mixed with that indie folk nonsense.
It’s just not enjoyable to listen to. The vocals are off key and not in time with the music. The music would be fine, but it doesn’t jive well with the vocals. It gives off an extremely sheltered suburban goth kid that’s trying to be edgy, but just doesn’t get it. Like toothless punk, which maybe is the progenitor of the alternative music movement.
*Could only get the live album*
It’s like if you took the classical work and the made someone do an In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida to it. And also told someone else to rail on a synthesizer like a maniac. It’s a fun interpretation. Not something to listen to again, but not unpleasant.
Really enjoyed this one. It’s a lilting and light spread of songs, that in some points got a bit samey. Fortunately, they started adding different instrumentation and it really helped. Also, the lyrics being largely about some mundane Hollywood nonsense is kind of a pleasant reprieve.
An absolute blues reverie. I have a hard time discerning different songs due to the similarities between them. Not to say I didn’t enjoy it immensely. It’s the real McCoy and a stylistic original collection of music.
Really delightful. Not my normal musical taste, but I can appreciate excellent technique when I hear it. They have the hard hitting thrasher bits that are quality and the more melodic parts that make for compelling music.
A lovely album. Knowing the context that it was made during his divorce, it makes a lot of sense. It’s very slow, with some beautiful guitar work. It has a more somber tone overall in comparison to Odelay. Not really an upbeat number in the bunch, but still a genuinely pleasant album.
I think Kate Bush is America’s Bjork. If that makes sense. Sort of all over the place vocals, general ethereal pop stuff going on. Nothing really grabbed me, unfortunately. It wasn’t overly bad and it’s a competently made album. Just wasn’t my taste.
I was sort of looking forward to this knowing the punk roots of Elvis Costello, but it was just okay. His voice was mildly annoying. I got used to it the more the album went on. A couple songs stood out, but the album at large didn’t grab me the way I’d hoped.
A really great album! It was energetic, a lot of variety, and oozing with that quirky 90's music style. I've heard the usual Pixies songs, but never listened to a full album. I'm very glad to have rectified that. I get why they're held in such high esteem by people.
A nice little album. Kind of short and sweet. Plain vocals, with some great harmonies tossed in. Some nice variety between tracks. And the instrumentation on a couple songs was really cool. All in all, an inoffensive classic light rock experience.
A bluesy delight. I'm not usually a fan of live albums, it's more energetic, but the mix can sometimes be a little wonky. This did a really good job of splitting it down the middle. I honestly appreciated this one more than the other Muddy Waters album I've been exposed to so far. All in all, this one was really enjoyable.
It’s like if Led Zeppelin never got to the rock and roll parts. Just those light instrumental and poetic bits. It’s not a bad thing necessarily, but sometimes the music and lyrics don’t jive. It’s fine overall, but probably not something I’d listen to again.
A very interesting album. The vocals are kinda doing their own thing, in an almost trance like way. It’s so unique and meditative that it’s hard to describe. The music is really well done. I have a hard time telling if I really liked it, or if it was just fine. It was enjoyable, and I don’t think I’ve ever quite heard anything like it.
It's an okay album. I guess I just really didn't jive with it all that much. It was a lot of sing song conversation. And I think my biggest issue was that everything was too high in the register and very lilting. With almost no bass to speak of in the entire album. It just didn't have a depth of sound that could've added something to make songs stand out a bit more.
Separating art from the artist, which is very tricky. Although, this was made well before he did all those horrible, horrible things. This is a really exceptional album. The music was excellent and had such a good funk feel to it. The lyrics are fun and catchy. It’s something you can absolutely groove to. I’d heard the more popular songs from it many times, but the album as a whole is so good from start to finish. It just makes you feel good listening to it.
It feels like the Arctic Monkeys, but they added a lot more interesting instrumentation throughout. More horns, strings, and a lot of variety. It was a largely enjoyable album. As it went on it started to feel kind of samey and lost a lot of the cool musical elements, unfortunately.
It’s a bummer this came up a couple days after 4/20. Would’ve been neat. It’s a solid album. I’ve always enjoyed reggae music. This is no exception, of course. The music is good, the lyrics are pretty classic fare, the vocals are doing what they’re supposed to (especially the backing vocals). Nothing really jumped out at me, but it was a nice experience and I’ve got no real dings for it.
A nice groovy little album. Always loved Curtis Mayfield. Nothing really stands out, but the whole album went down smooth as can be. It's beautifully composed and the satirical bite of the album that underscores it makes it a very enjoyable experience.
An album that goes from folksy acoustic to electric rock and roll as it goes on. It's a very interesting transition. The opener is an iconic song that I've enjoyed before, but haven't really heard any other songs. Largely the album isn't bad, I prefer the acoustic beginning more. The end gets a little too, if you know what I mean. All in all, it's pretty decent and made me appreciate Neil Young more.
Such a great album. I've heard most of the songs many times, they're hits for a good reason. But the songs I hadn't heard were also fantastic. Especially the opener of the album. The lyrics, the instrumentation, the energy of it, all of it really makes for amazing listening. This is an album that deserves to be on this list, hands down. Top notch road tripping music.
A kind of tongue in cheek semi whimsical album. The music and album production is excellent, the vocals are okay, and the lyrics are great. I can't really say I loved all of it, but it was enjoyable. From what I've heard of Rufus Wainwright, I would expect nothing less than this.
It’s better than I thought it would be. I still didn’t care for it, but I expected something worse judging by the fan base with the masks and such (no offense). The metal parts were a little too edge lord-ish for my tastes. The chill songs were a bit more approachable and even good. My main complaint is to edit down the length of songs. It’s a long album.
Since I don’t look anything up about the albums before listening or reviewing, I would guess this is their first one. It’s not bad, some good stuff, some meh. It was an easy listen. Also, some very interesting subject matter for the songs. Can I kick it, dietary suggestions, And always remember to grab your wallet. All in all, it’s not bad.
A great album. It also contains all the Blondie songs I’ve ever heard before. It’s got instrumentation and music that feels very ahead of its time. The vocals and lyrics are iconic for good reason. It’s got a style all its own and really set off the new wave movement.
Some really interesting harmonies and largely just okay songs on this one. Also, surprisingly short. Breakdown and American Girl are classics, but the rest were just fine. Pretty standard rock and roll fare. I like Tom Petty, but this album just needed a bit more something.
It's kind of a hodgepodge. I really like the Pixies, and some songs really scratched that itch. It just doesn't have quite the same energy though. It feels less dialed in and cohesive. It's also just way too long of an album. The songs are very short and there's a lot to like in them, but after a while it started to wear thin and got samey.
What a damn hard album to find. Ended up needing a YouTube video of the whole album to listen. And I’m extremely glad I took the effort because I really enjoyed this. A woman lead punk band is always a treat, and this didn’t disappoint. Great lyrics, unique vocals, excellent musically, with some odd choices here and there. But really something special.
The first song is in so many movies and shows to the point that I had no idea it had come from an album at all. Beyond that the album is very samey. It's all organ and some light backing instruments. Not to say there isn't talent on display. It's top notch walking music and it's just plain groovy. But beyond the title track, it all blends together, unfortunately.
An excellent disco album. Just groovy tunes the whole way through. My only complaint was that some songs seemed to go on for an unnecessarily long time. Could’ve cut a few measures and the songs wouldn’t have lost anything. Either way, I enjoyed it. There’s something so good about simple straightforward music you can dance to.
Alice in Chains isn't a band I'd typically listen to. I like their occasional song. And the way they do their vocal harmonies is always a cool touch. The music is well played and it goes pretty hard. Listening to the full album was enjoyable. I think I'm looking forward to hearing more of their stuff now.
A quality album. The music is great, it’s performed so well and with such great variety. The main drawback is that the singing sounds like he’s mid bite of food the entire time. Still, it’s well performed. I’m not a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen, but, by god, is he talented. And this was a good first album of his to experience on this list.
Such a good album. The music is unique and varied, the lyrics are excellent, and the harmonies are outta sight. I've only heard Time of the Season before off this album. I'm glad I've now rectified that and really enjoyed the experience. Between the Beatles and the Beach Boys, The Zombies need to be on the Mount Rushmore of incredible harmonies. It's a short album, but there's no wasted space.
An absolute banger of an album by the Stones. Their particular honky tonk southern rock style is so unique for a British rock group. The best songs from this record you’ve heard a million times. For good reason. The tracks outside of those are kinda hit or miss. All in all, it’s a great album with some of the most iconic rock songs you’ve ever heard.
An album that's just a lot of fun, top to bottom. It's also a double feature, which I wasn't crazy about. The lyrics are the highlight. They're clever, biting, funny. The music is great throughout. I preferred the first album to the second, but the highest highs were absolutely in the second. Hey Ya and Roses back to back is an incredible combo. Really enjoyable if you want to use 1/8th of your waking hours to listen to it.
I’ve never really listened to Nas before, but he’s incredibly talented. The beats are great, the flow is excellent, and the lyrics are powerful. This album is almost visceral in its portrayal of New York at the time. It deserves its place as a cornerstone of hip-hop.
I can appreciate Prince as an artist, but I’ve never really liked his music. He’s insanely talented, amazing guitar player. His music just never really jived with me. This is unfortunately still the case with this album. A couple songs are good, but for the most part I didn’t get into them. It’s very well produced, and the instrumentation is great. It’s also too long. Some editing down would probably help a bit. Overall, the album is just fine.
A great funky album. Never listened to any Jamiroquai before. I dug the lyrics about the problems in the world. That seemed to be what they were singing about the most. And this was in 1993, how prescient it was. I didn't know what to expect from it, but it was largely enjoyable. Very funky, jazzy, and the bass player really knows what's up. The instrumentation is varied, but it does kind of bleed together, unfortunately. I enjoyed my time with it, but I don't know that I'd necessarily revisit it.
An album and a band speaking truth to power with an angry passion. And almost 35 years later these same problems still exist. The album is high energy, impassioned, and cacophonous in the best way possible. The layering of sound, the punching lyrics, the bits where a broadcast breaks in complaining about the band or their music is all so well formulated and cohesive. It makes for an amazing listen and I really enjoyed this album. Fight the power!
The blues roots are prominent, the music has a lot of variety, the vocals are really letting it rip. It's a hell of an opening album for LZ. Some truly amazing songs on here, but they kind of get lost in the weeds a bit on others. A lot of songs didn't need to be as long as they were. It was a very enjoyable listen all around. It's a great rock album and absolutely deserves high praise for what it's dishing out.
I’d never heard of this album or group before. Despite how recently it was made, I’d missed it entirely. It was a very solid and enjoyable experience. There were a lot of interlude speech parts, probably too many. The words and lyrics were nice and empowering. I got a Public Enemy album a few days ago, and this feels like the exact opposite. One was raging against injustice and this one is trying to lift you up. All in all, I found this album to be very enjoyable. The music was good, the vocals were lovely. A couple songs I would probably listen to again.
I'm conflicted on this one. On one hand the style is kind of interesting, the music is great, they're clearly talented. I couldn't figure out if this was meant to be religious or not. It kinda seems like it was meant to be gospel-y. The vocals were pretty unique, it sort of became a detraction by the end of the album though. The biggest problem is everything is too long. Sinking an hour and a half into an album is quite a task. If they had cut it down a bit, I think I would've appreciated it more. It's a bit of a mixed bag altogether.
I really love so many songs on this record. My only real gripes with it are that it’s too long and the end of the album is pretty meh. The music is haunting and genuinely great. It’s a concept album so it’s very cohesive and well produced. It flows great. It’s one of the best rock albums of all time. I can’t rag on the ending too much, since it comprises of such a small part of the album. All in all, amazing record.
This album, like the actual state of Nebraska, is flat, boring, and dreary. The songs all sound almost identical with the occasional whine of a harmonica or a yell thrown in. Some of the songs have a discordant sound which doesn’t make for pleasant listening. And despite the album title Nebraska, he mentions Jersey way more. I’m not sure what the plan was for this album, but it didn’t work.
It’s got some decent songs on there, and it’s a good first album from The Who. There’s the beginnings of what they’re going to be in there, but it’s nothing to write home about on its own. My Generation is a classic. I’d never heard of any of the others. Based on that I don’t really think this belongs on this list. It’s decent, great opening salvo for The Who, but lord knows it’s not their best work.
A very fun protopunk album. It’s deeply unserious and the covers are great. There’s a couple songs with questionable titles that have the opposite lyrics than what you’d think, which is very punk. You have some Beach Boys meets the Ramones kind of energy to the album. The music is great, it’s a lot of fun. I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.
It doesn’t really go as hard as I would hope. I expected some real rage and heat, but it just kind of came off as a slightly harder classic rock album. It’s a well made, the music is good, the lyrics are good, and it’s well produced. It just didn’t evoke anything that substantial. A bit of a let down, really.
Who starts an album like this? I just sat down. It opens with a song about a woman prostituting herself for some new shoes and her wino husband looking at porn and how their marriage is rough. It largely doesn’t improve from there. The album feels like a musical that would’ve closed in the first week. The music is well performed, that’s really the only positive. It’s just bizarre all around and I don’t know how this made the list.
This album really kicked off alt-rock for so many people. The tracks are so varied, they’re absolutely ripping, and it’s just incredibly fun to listen to. I’ve heard a few songs many times, but never listened to the whole album. And I wish I had done so sooner. Two addendums, hearing them play a couple of these songs live was disappointing, and I’ve heard a different more up tempo This Fire, and it’s far superior. This version felt like it was in some muck. Same exact song, just 20% faster. All in all, just awesome.
Start a drum beat, let it go for a bit, then say the same thing a bunch of times, and baby, you’ve got an LCD Soundsystem song. Not necessarily a bad thing, a couple songs stood out and I enjoyed those. It just goes on a bit too long. A bit of editing down would do some wonders. It just starts to feel a bit samey when it goes on too long.
Never been a big fan of live albums. This one is no exception. The audio is messy with lots of screams. It probably would've been fun to be there in person, but a recording after the fact is less so. A couple songs are enjoyable, Surrender especially. I also have a personal hatred for I Want You to Want Me. It plays on the radio all the time, and it's just not that good of a recording or song. I don't understand how it's stuck around this long. All in all, it's disappointing.
What an amazing voice. It’s hard to find any faults on this record. Great performances throughout, great instrumentation, and some genuine soul at the heart of the whole thing. It’s a very short album, but that probably helped it. Really incredible and absolutely deserves to be on this list.
Just couldn’t get into this one. It’s well produced, the instrumentation is good, her voice is solid. Maybe it’s the subject matter I struggled with? It was also very slow. The titular song was good, but the rest just didn’t hold my interest and it was very samey all the way through.
Not usually a fan of live albums, but this one was great. It really felt like being in the room with a stiff drink listening to a jazz great sing. She has a great voice and the fun little bits of crowd banter were a nice addition. I really loved How High the Moon, where she talks about Ella Fitzgerald’s performance of the song. It’s a great time.
There are people that hate Neil Young, I don’t necessarily count myself as one of that number, but I didn’t care for this. It started out fine, then I found myself getting more irritable as it went on. So many songs are repetitive and boring. His voice doesn’t bother me, but just repeating the same words and doing the same guitar stuff over and over for 10 minutes isn’t fun.
