Enjoyed it a lot more than I expected I would, solid 4/5 with some slower bits towards the big finish.
Never heard of it. Wasn’t expecting a funk jazz disco type record but I enjoyed it. I rate it like 3.5/5 but I have to be somewhat harsh or I’ll end up with a million 4s. It’s a 7/10 but 3/5.
It’s okay, chill enough good vibes. Easy decision for 3/5.
Jazz... starts off like being in a lift. Carries on that way. Nice work on the instruments, but it's just not music to listen to, it's music to happen in the background whilst you're doing something else, maybe in the sun. 2/5, but I don't hate it.
One I feel I'm more familiar with, but I've only heard a couple of the songs already. I'm listening to the Dolby Atmos mix/remaster so perhaps has more "features" than the original mix but obviously essentially the same. The songs are fine I guess, all decent and fine. 2/5.
Not looking forward to it to be honest. Let's see. I already know at least 4 songs on it and I'm not a big fan. I was wrong, Rehab I'm not a fan but the others are good. Really enjoyed overall. 4/5.
Everyone knows the opener to this one, a banger. 28 mins is very short indeed for an album. Let’s see what the rest brings. Not as good as expected or hoped, maybe I just don’t like this kind of punk. I hadn’t noticed it finished. 3/5.
Ace of spades (song) has always put me off listening to any other Motörhead music. Not a fan of the voice. However, after beginning with that song, ALL of the rest better than it. Easy 4/5.
What on Earth even is this? Don’t even know what genre it is. Let’s give it a go, I’m here to learn. I’m sorry man but this is so boring. I really did not enjoy listening to this at all. What the hell is the yodelling? I have to give it a 1/5, I hear basically no redeeming parts or standout tracks or any highlights at all.
Class just class. Juicyyyy. 5/5. The first one.
How in the arse am I supposed to rate this?? It's entertaining to be fair. I guess 3/5 is fair.
This is good stuff. I'd never heard of, or didn't recognise this band to begin with, but everyone has heard Whole of the Moon. That song isn't on this album though. I am enjoying the tunes and I'm heading towards a 4/5 so far. Some of the songs are maybe a bit too long and start outstaying their welcome, but not hugely.
Hmm disco. Not sure. Let’s see. Saw them live once and it was fun. First half I was thinking four, second half three. It's a real 3 and a half but I'm going to have to go 3/5.
One of the bands from my youth, so I know I'll enjoy it. Really good stuff all the way through this (short) album, really enjoying it as expected. 4/5.
Never heard of it, interesting cover...
A classic innit. Maybe disingenuous to give it a 5, but I wanted to. 4/5 in the end. Would be nine of ten.
What a great record. I’d never heard of any of the songs, but in parts it’s really beautiful and others really funky and fun. Easy 5/5.
Really enjoyed this one, really exceptional opening and closing tracks. 4/5.
First album I've actually listened to in full before this challenge. Very cool to hate Coldplay but this album and Rush of Blood are straight bangers. 5/5.
What a voice, not heard much from her before but how can I argue against this? Great stuff, real voice, real soul. I can’t give it five, it’s just not really my style. 4/5.
Didn’t really like it to be honest, sorry guys.
This sounds like it might be experimental, don’t mind that. Pioneer of ambient eh. I enjoyed it more than I guessed but it really wasn’t like I expected. Some really cool songs and can see how it was groundbreaking. 4/5.
Didn’t realise early Genesis was so prog tbh. Probably the best prog album I can remember listening to. I gave Floyd a four for The Wall, I’d rate this higher but not five. 4/5.
Really enjoyed it, Kanye influence is obvious on this record. Tight rapping, good lyrics, fun songs, some really good music and sampling. Not the heights of the rap greats but a really good four. 4/5.
Country music is not usually my thing, I promise. 4/5.
I think there's been a festival of fours recently, but I guess I can't help that. 4/5.
Familiar with some of this of course. Not sure if I'm a bit tired of Bruce. Nah, it's undeniably a good album. 4/5.
Ugh. I'll give it a chance I guess. I hate Sex on Fire. I hate Use Somebody. I haven't heard the rest. Some good songs but some real stinkers too, and I don't like his voice at all. 2/5.
3 hours… jeez. Got to try and fit it in somewhere. I think it’s always a bad sign when you’re wondering how long is left when you’re halfway through. It’s just a bit flat and I hate the word but it’s a bit boring. I appreciate the scale and ambition but I couldn't be bothered finishing it. 2/5.
Ahhh… drugs. Drugs and Jesus-y psychedelic folk. It was okay honestly. Two harsh and three generous. 2/5.
Jazz isn’t my thing but I feel it’s unfair to be harsh on it. The playing is really great I just don’t think it sounds good. Giving a three based mostly on the technicality. 3/5.
More jazz. What can I say? I appreciate the playing is technical and has life, but it just doesn't sound that pleasant to me. Ok I'm three tracks in and I take it back, this stuff is good. Best jazz I ever heard, I really enjoyed it. Tempted by five. 5/5.
Good stuff, Sweet Cocaine is one of the best songs ever. 4/5.
Pretty comfy four. Enjoyed it more than expected. 4/5.
I don't get it. 39 mins but feels like it goes on forever. 1/5.
Some good, some much less so. I find it hard to rate, maybe I don't get it, but I wasn't a fan. 2/5.
Enjoyed, I Want You is an amazing song. 4/5.
It’s okay, y’know? No real highlights, no emotion or anything like that. Decent tracks right through, so dont get any hate but it starts like a new massive attack record so its a disappointment that its not. 3/5.
Ok, if I have to, but I'm skipping Water Under the Bridge. Alright, I take it back. Loved it. 5/5.
It's okay. Good stuff all the way through, but I didn't like the Santana track with it's elevator type 80s sound. 3/5.
It's jazz. I'm confused by it mostly. I appreciated the playing.
I appreciate some of the metal precursors here, overall it’s fine. 3/5.
Didn’t know what to expect but totally loved it.
Musical equivalent of a tropical-scented wet wipe. Soft, tepid, bit of an exotic touch (particularly in the bears). Some silly lyrics, even the supposed highlight songs are just bit forgettable. Scouse voiceover in the absurd cars are cars gives an extra point. 2/5.
Bona fide classic, already one of my favourites before this challenge. Didn't have to listen as I know it, but I did anyway. 5/5
I like Wu Tang but never listened to their solo stuff. This one gets off to a bad start with a track that has a really dissonant sounding chorus that didn't agree with my ears. Better after that, but I'm not really a fan of the flow or the (lack of) musicality. 2/5.
It’s ok
A classic. 5/5
I enjoyed it, full of feeling. 4/5.
Really enjoyed it, thinking five.
Some good tracks but too much nonsense, thinks he’s smarter than he is.
A bit meh, no great riffs, no great songs, vocals are okay, derivative. Very one-note.
Can’t be bothered with this insipid crap.
Love Prince
It’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with it.
Maybe just too country, but not old fashioned enough to be, for my taste. This means nothing I’m sure to anyone who reads this. Never mind. 2/5.
boring
it's fine isn't it. 3/5
Definitely different. I actually enjoyed it a fair bit. Regretting giving “Elvis Presley” a 3.
A classic 90s trip hop pioneer. 4/5.
I’m going to split my threes from now on. This is a mid 3/5.
Loved The Smiths as a teen, they're even better than I remember. 5/5.
Exactly the type of 80s to 90s transition music I don't really like. Always hated the song Take the Weather. I was going to give it two, but I started skipping songs after listening to half. Just don't like it. 1/5.
