This is the first album I am doing this for. The message is clear throughout the whole album and its moving. This is a timeless album not only because of the amazing music but also the way the message relates to today. I really enjoyed this one.
The intro is futuristic which was so cool. Gasoline Dreams was a great start to the album before moving into the classics that I knew off this album. Fresh and Clean has been in my rotation for years ever since I heard it off 2k. B.O.B (Bombs over Baghdad) through Humble Mumble was my favorite section of the album for me. The last bit of the album just isn't as much my style aside from Red Velvet. If the last part of the album had the same energy as the first I would give it 5 stars.
This album really surprised me. I have barely listened to the Pixies so I was pretty skeptical considering this album did not have that many listens for songs on Spotify. Velouria is not my favorite, it seems to be the most hyped song on the album but it bored me. Allison however is probably my favorite minute of the album, I really wish it was longer. Allison-Dig for Fire is my favorite section of the album but after that I was bored until Hang Wire. The last three songs round out the album well and are the reason I am rating 4 stars instead of 3. Once again this album surprised me and I loved that about it.
I think on the right day I would be able to enjoy this album fully. I found it pretty boring aside from the stretch of The Dangling Conversation- For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her. People seem to enjoy homeward bound, but it is slightly slow for my taste. This is the same for most of the album actually, for a daily listen it is not upbeat enough for me. My ideal listening spot for this album would be a nice picnic area on a warm spring day. For these reasons I am going 3 stars. Sorry guys, loved the guitar and vocals.
Song 2 was the only song I knew off of this album. Beetlebum was a nice start and seems to be another popular one. MOR was almost nostalgic sounding to me for some reason but I loved it. On your own had a similar feel, very late 90s early 2000s sound in my opinion. For Disc 1 I liked You're so Great and Death of a Party the most. Other than Movin On I felt as if they should've stuck with the acoustic stuff as it is better. All Your life is amazing! Highly underrated song. Disc 2 had all the live versions which are always fun. However, the only songs I liked off disc 2 were all your life, get out of cities, and polished stone. The others are okay but I stick with my judgement that I seem to enjoy acoustic blur more than rock blur. for these reasons its a 3 star for me since it still has some really good songs and guitar riffs.
This album made me want to make pasta and drink wine. I could not come up with a favorite song because they are all so good. My only issue is that it feels repetitive at times. I feel like that is just what this era of music is like though. This was a masterpiece of its time and I cannot find enough wrong with it for 4 stars. This will be my first 5 star review.
This album starts off really well but falls off big time. It becomes repetitive and also just boring. Bonnie has an amazing voice though. I just fall asleep halfway through any of her albums. Sorry Bonnie. Fun fact I saw her live in a small venue in Roanoke VA last year.
White Queen was when I began to say "Okay this is what Queen sounds like". You can really tell this is their album where they establish their signature sound. I absolutely loved Ogre battle. It reminds me of the part of Bohemian Rhapsody where Brian May really gets to shine. Another really cool thing about this album is the way The March of the Black Queen antagonizes the first part of the album. After some reading this is supposed to be because there were two sides, White and Black. My only issue with this album is the beginning. It was too slow for me when I was wanting some rocking Queen. That is why 4 stars instead of 5.
This album is the perfect driving music. Although I did not care much for prowler, Remember tomorrow and running free were amazing. I couldn't get enough of those two. Phantom of the opera was still pretty good. I usually do not like songs without lyrics but Transylvania is my exception. It is brilliant. Stange world and Charlotte the harlot are lower on my list. Iron Maiden as the self titled song was a great ending to the album. It captures their sound and almost provides a purpose for the band.
Speed trials and Alameda are pretty good. Ballad of Big Nothing was such an amazing song. I got a little bored in the middle. Rose Parade is my favorite song on the album, it is amazingly beautiful. I am captivated by it. The build in tempo and sound throughout the later stage of the album is brilliant. Cupids Trick is rocking in the all the right ways. The ending of the album is just as beautiful as the first part. Say yes hits hard. The middle was my only issue with this album.
Overall I liked this album but most of what I liked fell in the beginning. The last part of the album lost me, it felt repetitive.
Id give it 6 stars if I could. I love the peppers. Generational.
It was nice I just like albums with lyrics.
Love the 90s NY feel to this one.
