Nice mix between softer and more psychedelic passages. The lead singer's voice is pushing the songs to become memorable.
The music feels very modern with its synth style. You have to get used to the German accent though.
Old man howling in the wind...
It started strong but I felt like it got too repetitive too fast.
Wow, what an absolute banger at the end. I wasn't aware this song was hiding on that album. Altogether, I was confused by the range of songs. While there were some that I really enjoyed, others I found very hard not to skip.
I went quickly from 'hell no!' to 'hell yeah!' The light-hearted style with cheerful singing and feel-good, up-tempo drums was a great way to start a day.
Zzzzz... This band is a 5-star recommendation if you want to replace your sleeping pills with a homeopathic alternative. Unfortunately, I have to give them only 2 stars, as listening to them basically negated my morning coffee push.
Reggae just nuh click wid mi. Mi know seh yuh can play it as background music sometimes, but it jus’ nuh catch mi vibe. All dem off-beat an’ stretched-out riddim dem, dem nuh hit no highs fi mi.
The voice is just as gritty as the recoding quality - I love it. They show a great "I do my thing" attitude, but there were no highlights that really shook me.
Oh wow. Now I feel very bad for the other albums that received only 1 star. They need to share the same score like this album. For this one I'd like to add minus points...
It sounds like listening to "that random guy" at a party who grabs a guitar and starts playing. A lot of chords and rhythmic melodies, repeated endlessly for the artist can still focus on singing. Neither the vocals nor the guitar seem unique or interesting to me.
The album invites you to a journey. The rich, vivid soundscapes together with daring and playful arrangements make it one of the best modern psychedelic experiences and a sound that can last for many years to come.
While some songs have the nuance of creative ideas, the overall mood of this album is just too calm and safe. If you have a heart of glass, this album can help you cure. For me personally, I didn't get any kick out of this.
This album is so strong - it can blow out candles in the other room just by then sheer energy given to the people who can't stop clapping, shouting, and moving to their songs. I'm one of them.
Joe Hahn, the DJ, is a genius. I can't think of any other artist that blends samples into metal as skillfully as he did.
It's an absolute powerhouse and landmark album of Nu-Metal.
Man, this is so whack.
I give it a star for the title track - there were a lot game & fantasy terms in their lyrics, which I think is interesting for a rap song. And another star for track 7. "Check the Technique", as they used a sample from another song I like.
I don't think this album is particular strong and I was asking me sometimes if this is serious or a parody, but it was also a very funny to listen to (for example "Lovesick" or "what you want this time").
It's a nice and gentle mix, but at the moment the last song ended, I already forgot about this album entirely. Despite the talent of the artists and well-rounded balance of instrumental and vocal sections, I find it hard to immerse in their music. Potentially their sound was stronger when you lived in 1969, but the again: the 60s and 70s had so many other artists that went deeper with their musical expression, so my rating can't be too high.
You have to be in the right mood for this album. I was irritated by the mix of indie pop songs in between. The instrumental songs were far more enjoyable.
What a gem! These songs are full of youthful, creative, dynamic energy. Their interaction is close to flawless, with melodies and accents skillfully connected without losing a bit of their bite. Plus, there is a huge wave of nostalgia when listening to their songs...
I was so shocked when I realized how many songs had an off-beat, and it's a revelation to hear that off-beat can actually sound good!
No instruments = no stars!
The first song I liked was the one when I didn't realize the album was over, and YouTube started playing something from another artist.
I listened to the first track, saw the timeline of the full album track on YouTube, and thought: "Oh crap. Still more than an hour to finish this."
The recording quality and use of instruments change so much throughout the album, and I really don't understand this lack of consistency... The style of the songs changes a lot, too. Sometimes it sounds like a boy singing to a Lou Reed song, sometimes like a boy singing to a Rolling Stones song...
This album is surreal. Every track takes you to a new story. The compositions are so full of depth and details, and blend in masterfully together as a single mind-opening trip. Despite the darker themes of the songs, the music (for me) is so calming and triggers a mood of exploration at the same time. There is a wide range in the instruments and a variation in vocals, chants, and spoken word.
The Dark Side Of The Moon will continue to be a huge inspiration for many music generations to come.
I believe that when the Teletubbies return from a *hard day of work*, they chill in their living room, listening to this R.E.M. album. I didn't check the lyrics, but from the music alone, I get 200% positivity and everything-is-good vibes. There is a variety in the songs, but the overall tone made it repetitive for me.
I hope I don't get any nightmares today with the sound of "We Walk" in the background...
Kendrick Lamar delivers. He delicately and eloquently smashes down his rhymes. His tempo and musicality stands on top among his rap rivals. It was a pleasure listening, even though I hardly can understand the lyrics (maybe it's better this way :D). The songs were rich in variety and had a lot of instrumental finesse compared to many other Hip Hop songs. Cool stuff.
The album started very weak and it remembered me more of an amateur rock band with their repetitive structure, weak vocals and save fills/solos. With Brainwashed it started to build up a bit more, including more instrumental variety and Australia had a solid psychedelic rock ending that reminded me more of the Doors.
Overall I'm very torn whether this album deserves a bit more, but I just didn't get into the vibe with it.
It's funny that an album where the two singers can't sing at all still sounds good. The Velvet Underground creates a special vibe; it's like Bob Dylan on a trip. While I don't think it offers any musical revelation, it serves as a documentary of its time.
It's such a shame they put in such uninspired stock music. It completely compromises her special voice. The way she sings three different songs that only exist in her head while the original background music is playing a totally different melody and rhythm is really interesting.
There is not much bad about the tracks, but personally, I was lacking gravity and range of emotions. If you need half an hour of soft rock in front of the chimney (Kuschelrock™), this is as good as it gets, but my fire wasn't burning for this.
For me, who only knows Depeche Mode from the radio, it was a real pleasure to get a glimpse of what they sound like outside the mainstream monotony. The repertoire expands far beyond Enjoy the Silence and Personal Jesus, which remain strong contributions to the album, but, due to their huge appeal, sound more washed out and weaker to me compared to the other songs.
Their fusion of synthetic sound, dark wave, and pop makes for a well-rounded listening experience: gloomy, mysterious, and hypnotizing. Disturbingly beautiful. Love it!
Very suitable as background music. No real highlights, but also no big no-nos. Just plain mediocrity. Feels AI-generated sometimes, and a few songs at the beginning have this lo-fi vibe that you can find en masse on YouTube. So, I guess you can say this album is kinda a pioneer? Congratz.
In the early 2000s, I was playing with Magix Music Maker, where I grabbed and mindlessly arranged various samples to create "music". This album very much reminds me of that approach.
