First half of this album is straight anthemic arena rock. The second half of the album falls off a bit, but I do like the closing “Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll”.
The production and sound on this album is fantastic. I love how they mic’d up Keith Moon’s drums. Opening with Baba O’Riley sets the stage and then the closing with Won’t Get Fooled Again puts the exclamation on a classic rock album.
The bass lines on this album stand out and give many tracks a dynamic feel. Add it up may be my favorite track. Folk Punk classic. Most of these songs were written when Gordon Gano was 18!
This is a very good sophomore album with some slick production work by Jack Antonoff. It’s a good blend of pop and electropop that was popular in the 2010’s. Green Light is a catchy, upbeat pop song to start the album. The Louvre is another favorite of mine. Writer In The Dark really captured my attention. It’s a piano ballad with a beautiful string arrangement, very orchestral. The closer of the album, Perfect Places, is another song with a catchy chorus that I enjoyed.
I listened to most of this album on a run earlier. It might have been too downtempo for a run but nevertheless enjoyable. Extremely vibey and atmospheric. Sexy Boy was my favorite of the tracks, with Talisman coming in right behind. I’ll definitely continue to revisit this classic in the future.
Big Exit is a terrific opener to the album. I’ve never been to NYC, so I don’t immediately connect with the album emotionally, but nevertheless can appreciate this albums themes. The duets with Thom Yorke are enjoyable.
Knowing the significance of big band/swing music on the earliest forms of rock and roll makes me appreciate this album so much more.
Not really my cup of tea and I think I enjoy Celebrity Skin more by Hole. It’s a little more produced and not as grungy. Doll Parts is my favorite track on this album. “Some day you will ache like I ache” are some heavy lyrics.
What’s Golden is a great pump up track. Reminds me of my college roommate Crow. Most of these tracks seems like they would fit well on a Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack.
The second half of the album gets a bit repetitive at times, but a good rock opera overall.
Getting outside of my usual genres with this album of world music. Bomba and Ungodly Kingdom were my favorite tracks. Otherwise it didn’t move the needle much for me but I’m thankful I was exposed to this. One of the joys of this daily generator!
Amazing three track run to open the album. “You’re All I’ve Got Tonight” is another favorite of mine on this album.
The Promised Land could be the greatest song about the American experience. Classic
The instrumentation is exceptional, especially the horns and string arrangements. I also enjoy the piano play throughout this album. Nick Drake has influenced so many artists that I admire but I’ve always had a tough time connecting with his soft vocal delivery.
This album didn’t do much for me. Kind of meandered track to track with nothing grabbing me, musically or lyrically.
Streets of Your Town sounds like a current age indie song. Definitely ahead of their time.
I’ve never been a fan of crooner singers but I can appreciate this era of traditional pop music. This is why I can’t give it an outright 1.
London Calling is more of my cup of tea but this album is more straight line punk.
One of the greatest pure guitar players of all time. The main knock I will give about this album is that it is somewhat bloated. A smaller track listing would have suited this album better.
Creep, Waterfalls, and Sumthin Wicked This Way Comes are my favorite tracks on the album. Definitely takes me back to the 90’s and summertime as a kid.
Legend of country music. The live performances at prisons helped review his career and not many could pull that off.
It’s hard to separate the art from the artist with MJ. No denying it’s one of the greatest Pop voices of all time.
What’s Going On is the best Marvin Gaye album IMO
Just listened to the episode of the Weight from the podcast A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, which talked about the making of this album and how the Band got their name. Classic.
It just doesn’t do it for me.
David Berman is a hell of a songwriter.
I wish I would have been in a better mode to enjoy this.
Common people is a terrific track. No other track really grabbed me like that one did.
So many southern rock classics on this album.
Country Joe was one of the major pioneers of the California hippie music scene. Their performance at Woodstock is legendary.
No better voice in all of soul
This is the coke album. Young Americans and Fame are great tracks but too many tracks drag on too long. Also, not a good Beatles cover on here.
Not my favorite Neil album but man this one is great
There are some great arena rock tracks on this album. The biggest downside is the length of the album is a bit too long for me.
So many amazing tracks on this album. Friend of the Devil, Sugar Magnolia, Ripple, Truckin’. Of course the live albums and bootlegs surpass the studio albums, but this is the definitive studio album for the Dead.
The Hammond organ shines throughout.
The singles (Disarm, Today, Cherub Rock) have stood the test of time and are fantastic. My only gripe is that the album is a little too long and gets repetitive, which I’ve noticed with all of Billy’s releases that I’ve listened to.
Very on the nose but wouldn’t expect anything less from Morrissey.
One of my favorite Beatles albums. This is where they start to incorporate some new sounds in the studio and George Harrison brings in some of the Indian influences that he picked up from Ravi Shankar.
Definitely respect the vibe. Early underground hip hop is a blind spot for me. That I would like to change someday.
Lots of synthesizer and I can see how this inspired early house and EDM
A few really good tracks on this album but at over an hour, it’s a little bloated for me.
Dusty has a beautiful voice. It’s a sad story how her later years of life were a struggle.
There are some standout tracks here. New Wave can be hit or miss for me. Enjoy the Talking Heads but I’m not into everything on this album.
Seems like a lot of the tracks blend into each other with similar beats.
One of the best American rock bands of the last 30 years. This album is a classic of the garage rock revival.
I’m not a big death metal fan so I had never heard of this band. The instrumentation is impressive but I need to be in the right headspace to feed off the energy of this album.
First time hearing this band. This glam rock sound reminds me of the Last Dinner Party. Wonder if they were inspired by Sparks.
I’ve never been a big Metallica fan.
Not my favorite Coldplay album but you can tell they were finding their groove with this album and building up to something bigger that was yet to come…
Post punk, synth pop. I’m surprised that I did not like this more considering that it probably influenced a lot of indie music that I love from the early aughts.
Cee-Lo just ain’t for me
A truly gifted songwriter whose life was cut much too short.
This album hits all the feels
Masterpiece. I highly recommend the Dissect podcast season that dug into this album. It gave me a great appreciation for the art that Kendrick created on this album.
Take Five is a classic jazz piece
I love the Nile Rodgers guitar and riffs all over this album.
RIP Dolly. Terrific musician and even better human being.
This album paved the way for a lot of current emo bands that I enjoy.
Talking Heads are just fantastic. They pioneered new wave and blended art house and pop in a way that no one else has matched. Side A is a 4.5 but side B kind of drones a bit too much.
Hungry Like the Wolf earns a full star alone
Not my favorite Cure album. The Fugurehead is the standout track for me.
This was a pivotal album for me when I was a young teenager. Nu-metal was extremely popular at that time. I’m surprised how well this album still holds up for me today.
Amy had amazing singing talent and vocals. This style of music just isn’t my cup of tea though.
This was a fun listen just because it’s different from what I would usually listen to. I remember the track Saturday Night from an old Madden soundtrack!
E-pro is a banger. Brings me back to high school summers. Earthquake Weather is my other favorite track on this album. Beck does a lot of interesting things on this album that I pick up with each subsequent listen.
Red Headed Stranger is a fantastic track. I do wish there was some more instrumentation on this album.
4.4
Glory Box and Sour Times are standout tracks. To me it’s like a soundscape of a rainy urban metro.
Impressive musicianship here. Not totally my style of jazz though.
Absolute classic. Nobody does harmonies better than the Beach Boys. Brian Wilson is a genius.
3.75. AM is my favorite Artic Monkeys album but this album is up there.
Side 1 is more my jam with Heroes being one of my favorite Bowie songs. Side 2 is mostly all instrumental and I would have preferred this to be mixed throughout the album.
I’ve Seen All Good People was the only standout track for me.
What a great three track run to open up the album. Reelin’ In The Years is a classic rock track. Production on this album is fantastic.
Not my favorite Zeppelin album but Tangerine is in my top 5 favorite Led Zeppelin songs.
This band was doing a lot of interesting and progressive sounds for an album in 1989. Doesn’t quite sound like an album from the late 80’s and I appreciate that. It still sounds fresh in 2026.
Favorite track - I Am the Resurrection
This was an album that I had never heard of prior to this project. A lot of really enjoyable tracks. Favorites included Only Love Can Break Your Heart and People Get Real.
Gorgeous. Black Cauldron hooked me from the start. Honestly I will need to give this a few more listens to fully appreciate I suspect.
3.5
Anthemic and energetic.
This album feels drug fueled and dark, but certainly reflects the societal/political ills of that time in American history. It does not have the fun, funky upbeat tracks from Stand. I appreciate this album for what it represents in the culture/zeitgeist, but I don’t find the music very good. It feels like a lot of the ideas and song structures were never fully fleshed out by Sly.
Joan of Arc was the only track that really captured my attention.
Some really good covers on this album.
I’ve known about Badly Drawn Boy but never really gave him a proper listen. This album is fantastic. Gives me a lot of Elliot Smith meets Phil Elverum vibes.
