Hallelujah is obviously the entry point, and I almost kind of dreaded hearing it because it’s so dramatic. Honestly, its good. The fact that it’s so overplayed doesn’t change that. I was still glad it was over once it finished though so I could properly enjoy the rest of the album. And once it was over, I loosened up and did enjoy it more. Rocked more than I expected.
I forgot how good this album was. Perhaps one of the best openings I've heard for album. I was bobbing my head through the whole thing. I haven't given this album a good listen in 20 years, but it'll be in my regular rotation again.
I did not like this album the first time I heard it. Though I didn't know it, it was likely Brian Eno's influence. I was also not a fan of "Remain In Light" by Talking Heads because I felt like he had his hands too much in the production. Anyway, once I spent more time with Eno's music from his early glam days to his ambient era, I fell in love with pretty much every thing he's done. So when revisiting this, it was a lot more palatable for me, and it was such a great marriage of Bowie's sensibilities with Eno's ambient production. Still not my favorite Boeiw, BUT I liked it a hell of a lot more this time around, and I can imagine it growing on me the more I listen to it. Will be in my regular rotation.
Listened to this album the other day before it came up on the list. Solid 4-star album. Favorite track: B.O.B. Favorite skit: Kim & Cookie.
Can't believe I missed this album for so many years. Feels like a proto "Because The Internet." Crack rock, crack rock!
This is a 5/5. Every track is a banger. Nothing I can say about it that hasn't already been said.
It’s good, but nothing “grabbed” me. I can imagine having it on in the background and leaving it at that.
Never actually listened to this all the way through. Each track was great. Does feel a little bloated at times (Kashmir), like “ok, I get it…” I think I was just eager to hear what was next.
Really good album. Every time I listen, I think "college radio!" even though this was on college radio years before I actually made it there. One of those albums that gives you nostalgia for a time you didn't experience. I need to give it more listens. I suspect it's more of a 4, but on initial listen, I'll rate it 3. I'll keep coming back to it.
Tried twice. Sunday Bloody Sunday is a great track, but I just don't like the rest of the album.
I like it, but I can’t help but always think of him killing himself when I listen to his music. Kind of clouds things.
Two Elliott Smith albums in a row was rough on my mood. Figure 8 on first impression though was a lot less "down." Felt like a clear evolution in his musicianship. I want to revisit it and really listen to what he's saying, but overall I liked it. ~3.5 for me.
Hit after hit on this thing. Love the songs in isolation, but I don’t think they work as a cohesive listening experience (hence the 3). Still a big fan of Nilsson though.
This album is so cohesive. The hits do not get in the way of how well it's orchestrated. Such a fun and satisfying listening experience.
Reminded me a lot of Eno. I dig it.
Liked this one. Had never heard it but knew it was Bowie produced almost immediately. Sounds like the Berlin trilogy.
Great hits that are sullied by their rapey-ness. “I Like Dirt” wtf was that?
Ahead of its time. One of the best opening tracks of any album.
Never heard of this band or this album. I liked it. Reminded me of a Ween album in it's variety. The singer reminded me of Damon Albarn.
Took me like 3 tries to get through this album. Good stuff, but all sounds kind of the same to me. Wanted them to switch it up a bit.
Obviously some great stuff in here. Some of it drags out (It's All Over Now). Gasoline Alley itself is probably the weakest track on here. Overall though a really fun, pleasant listen.
Haunting swan song. If I ever kill myself, it’ll be to this album.
Not really into psychedelic, but I did like this album. "Somebody To Love" is great track and clear stand out. Would be nice to throw on in Laurel Canyon on a Sunday drive.
Liked it. Sounds like a Pepsi commercial from 1997.
Classic album. Fun, full of bangers and a great intro to what the Beastie Boys are and a great precursor to what they eventually become in their amazing career.
Solid album. Stand will always make me think of “Requiem For A Tuesday.”
Good stuff. The production sounds very dated, but Ray always sounds good.
Love this band. Love this album. Can't get enough.
I love both of these artists, but I've always hated this album. Self indulgent, meandering and too "bleep bloop, click clack" in its production. The first time I heard these two put out an album (not just a Talking Heads album with Eno producing but a bona fide album of the two of them), I was so excited. Every time I listen, I'm reminded of that disappointment.
Solid album. Bunch of great tracks. Sounds a little dated in the production, but overall it's a very enjoyable listening experience.
A mix of everything. Loved it.
Liked it immediately. Can't believe I never heard it. Will be on my regular rotation.
Starts off strong but nosedives with “The Kids.” Hurts it, but overall solid album.
Bright and fun, just like the lead single. Will have on regular rotation to cheer myself up. Need to spend more time with it. I suspect my rating will go up on it.
Had no idea Nile Rodgers produced this. Great gem that I never got the chance to listen to. Will be on regular rotation.
Not my favorite (probably Born To Run), BUT his best.
Not a blues fan, but damn if this wasn’t great.
Solid album. Never listened to whole CCR album, and it was great.
Really liked this one. The ethereal gutural chants are a little off putting but otherwise great ambient music, and that cover is amazing.
Can’t really go wrong with Steely Dan.
