I have heard this album quite a few times before, but it's one I've been meaning to revisit recently.
Sherane AKA Master Splinter's Daughter: a haunting start to the album that lets you see into what happens when you meet the right girl at maybe the wrong time. The ending speech about dominoes makes me so happy every time I hear it.
Bitch, don't kill my vibe: who isn't a sinner, and who won't sin again? This was probably the first Kendrick song I remember hearing in my life. It really sparked my love for him; being able to be this serious and yet control the vibe of the song to be upbeat and interesting to hear is a skill that was not expected of Kendrick at the time of this album's release
Backseat freestyle: what has not been said about this song yet, it's catchy and strong and makes you feel the dichotomy between the Kendrick that loves Master Splinter's daughter and the Kendrick who is alone with himself, which plays into the next song
The art of peer pressure really showcases Kenrick's storytelling power. The homies that are making Kenrick ruin his life, but protect him. he is not unfamiliar with the gangbangers, but he doesn't want to be a participant in the actions of the gangs. It is hard not to be in the middle of the issues, though. The leaving-the-house scene is visceral, and you can feel the tension in the car as they make lefts and rights.
Money trees: one of my favorites on the album and fav rap tracks in general, the hook and chorus are instantly recognizable, and the bring back of the domino plot is great
Poetic Justice: Back when Drake made a good feature and wasn't embarrassing, both rappers on this song were heroes of the time, and the fact that Kendrick was able to get a 2012 Drake on his second album is impressive to me. I would kill to have been in a frat when this album came out, but specifically, this song and "Money Trees" make me feel the most jealous.
Good Kid: the story of a kid who wants to be good but is trapped in the circumstances he is surrounded by.
MAAD CITY: I lied, this is the one I want to hear in a Big 10 frat basement the most
I lost track of what song I was on, so I'll stop my song-by-song list there, but this album is full of so much love and heart that the first time I heard it in its entirety, I cried. to sing only about things youu claim have happened and have this be the story told is incredible from a song perspective; each track brings you deeper into the story, like chapters of the great American novel
Every song sounds basically the same, but I don't hate that if im being honest. I feel like I have nthing to say about a metal/hard rock albulm that wont sound like a young person compalining but I think this sounds Fine ( not just fine the capped F adds something)
There is so much that can be said about Elton John in general, and equally as much that can be said about his (arguably) best album. This album reminds me of when I was a kid, and my mom would decide to play me "her" music. I feel for it deeply like a cousin you don't see very often but love. The standout star for me here is Roy Rodgers. This might be the only song I've ever heard, and I thought it was awesome.
I cannot pretend to be the biggest lover of anything David Byrne, so I won't. I do, however, love the whimsy and joy that he seemingly injects into each song he makes.
I came into this with high expectations and joy in my heart. I leave a smaller fan of the white stripes than before. You can hear the lying (about being siblings)in the music. i found the noise of each song to be both too similar and also too varied across the album.
I will be the first person to talk about how much they hate Frank Zappa, the avant-garde anti-popularity nonsense, the better-than-thou-ness, and the general vibe. That was until today when I listened to Hot Rats for the first time, this album is not only fun but is also interesting and catchy.
I understand the point of this albulm but I dont like the actual music as a whole project
I honest to god believe that when he finished recoding this album tom waits turned to the record producer and said " watch this i swear these idiots will listen to anything"
There is really not a lot to say other than this album is awesome and incredibly fun/important
Sounds like your exe's favorite wine bar
Incredible and deep, experimental in the best way possible.
Honestly, not good. The crowd was boring, the music was boring, the voices were boring and thats the kind of music i expected from cheap trick
