this album is like 14 songs too long. like if you've recorded 28 individual songs either make a separate album or put them on the Deluxe Edition. something. jesus, man
decent, drags in some parts but overall is just good old fashioned hard rock
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS:
BULLET WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS, GALAPAGOS, 1979, BODIES
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS:
LOVE (holy fuck dude turn down the fucking overdrive it's like a version of the song someone on youtube "bass boosted" for a dumb joke)
great music to buy groceries to.
6/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: HE WON'T GO, SET FIRE TO THE RAIN, LOVESONG
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: RUMOUR HAS IT
not bad in the slightest! just some pretty good soft rock. wild seeing something of this ilk being released in '97, though.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: BETWEEN THE BARS, NO NAME NO. 5
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: I GUESS "PICTURES OF ME?" ONLY KINDA THOUGH
you can definitely tell this is a debut album from a 70's rock band, but it's got enough going for it that i can look past its faults. kinda sounds like what they'd listen to on Lego Island
8/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: PRECIOUS, TATTOOED LOVE BOYS, KID, PRIVATE LIFE, BRASS IN POCKET
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: THE PHONE CALL
i was semi familiar with Mrs. Franklin before, but i don't think i've ever sat down and listened to an album of hers properly. now that i have it's not a surprise to me that she's called the "Queen of Soul." crazy good voice! hitting myself for not doing this sooner to be honest.
8.5/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: RESPECT, DON'T LET ME LOSE THIS DREAM, DR. FEELGOOD (LOVE IS A SERIOUS BUSINESS,) GOOD TIMES, A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: I'M GONNA BE HONEST I DON'T REALLY HAVE ONE I THINK THEY ALL SOUND PRETTY NICE
most other people's thoughts on this album, apparently: "i remember this album from my childhood, it's great!" "this is the best song ever!" "Cat Stevens is one of the greatest musicians ever!"
me: "this sounds like a Peter Gabriel song" "this sounds like a Genesis song" "this is trying a little too hard to sound like a Genesis song" "i could be listening to Genesis right now"
4/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: UH... LONGER BOATS AND /MAYBE/ I MIGHT DIE TONIGHT... I GUESS
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: WILD WORLD BUT ONLY LIKE, A LITTLE BIT
won't lie, saw that it was "country rock" and got scared. i should've looked at the date and realized it was pre-9/11 so the chances of it not sounding like shit were drastically higher. with that said, i like this! it sounds like something i'd listen to in a gas station. a welcome vibe.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: GUITAR TOWN, THINK IT OVER, DOWN THE ROAD
>"funk rock album"
>look inside
>prog rock album
jokes aside, this really does blow away any expectations you might have had for this album. this album has a soul, but more importantly a Groove. shout out to Bootsy btw love you boss
9/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: GROOVALLEGIANCE, PROMENTALSHITBACKWASHPSYCHOSIS ENEMA SQUAD/THE DOO DOO CHASERS, MAGGOT BRAIN, P.E SQUAD/DOO DOO CHASERS
do i even need to explain myself? i don't think i do.
10/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: WAITING FOR THE MAN, ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES, HEROIN, I'LL BE YOUR MIRROR, THE BLACK ANGEL'S DEATH SONG, EUROPEAN SON
awwwwww yeah baby. quintessential electronic right fucking here. this album either makes you want to get up and just start moshing right then and there. either that or booting up an FPS from the late 90's or early aughts. it's assuredly what they were listening to while making it, too.
genuinely think if you don't like this album you're either lying for attention or have dogshit music taste.
10/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: YOU COULD LITERALLY SPIN A WHEEL WITH THE NAMES OF THE TRACKS ON THEM AND I'D SAY I'D LIKE IT EVERY SINGLE TIME
smooth as hell. kept me swaying my head side to side throughout the entire duration. great flow, great horns, great drumming. overall a good time to be had.
9/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: LET'S START, YE YE DE SMELL
If you are not a band known for having 10+ minute long songs (Pink Floyd, Genesis, Godspeed You!,) you have to *earn* the right to have one on your album.
This album does not do that.
The first half of the album is mediocre at best, of which the only particular thing that stood out to me was the flute on One Of The Songs That I Can't Be Bothered To Know The Actual Name Of.
I respect the audacity to make the entire 18 minute second half *one* song, but not enough to listen to it as intended (i.e listened to on 2x speed.) And even then, it was more of a chore to listen through than anything.
Not worth my time.
1/10
perfectly serviceable swing jazz. nothing to write home about, but nothing to sour the mood either. would probably sound nice while eating at a fancy italian place.
6/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: NOTHING'S TOO GOOD (FOR MY BABY,) THE LIP, BUONA SERA, YOU RASCAL YOU
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: OH MARIE
pushing it a little bit with the lengths of a lot of the songs, but makes up for it by being overall comprised of good listens.
6/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: LOVE SICK, TRYIN' TO GET TO HEAVEN, NOT DARK YET, COLD IRONS BOUND
more George Clinton funk (which by itself is pretty good,) but with a flavouring of sci-fi on top. not complaining!
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION (STAR CHILD,) UNFUNKY UFO, HANDCUFFS
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: P-FUNK (WANTS TO GET FUNKED UP)
quality songs interspersed with songs that are trying way too hard to sound like The Beatles, but the aforementioned quality in the songs that don't shine just bright enough that i can overlook it.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: BEECHWOOD PARK, BRIEF CANDLES, THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR, BUTCHER'S TALE (WESTERN FRONT 1914,) TIME OF THE SEASON
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: I WANT HER, SHE WANTS ME
not a single other album of its genre perfectly represents electronica better than this. master class in synth. german engineering in audio format. brilliant.
10/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: AUTOBAHN, MORGENSPAZIERGANG
at a certain point all the songs start kind of blending in together but considering this is one of the first punk albums ever i'll give it some slack. however, if i ever have to hear another "punk growl" in the next decade of my life it will have been too soon.
FAVOURITE SONGS: MANIMAL, STRANGE NOTES, LAND OF TREASON
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: SHUT DOWN (ANNIHILATION MAN)
some notable highlights, but overall a forgettable and relatively harmless grunge album.
5.5/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: MISSED, HOOK, MAN-SIZE
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: MAN-SIZE SEXTET
has Eminem just always sucked? has he always just acted like a middle schooler while being a grown ass adult with a job and a tax income? has his music always just been for 15 year old gym bros who unironically use terms like "femoid" or "mogging?"
cause it sure seems like it.
1/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: STAN, BITCH PLEASE II
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: LITERALLY EVERYTHING ELSE
yeah, this is just some good Elvis songs. what do you want from me?
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: LONG BLACK LIMOUSINE, SUSPICIOUS MINDS, GENTLE ON MY MIND
you ever hate a former friend of yours so much you make what is considered one of the best rap albums ever made?
9/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: FUCK WIT DRE DAY (AND EVERYBODY'S CELEBRATIN',) LET ME RIDE, THE ROACH (CHRONIC OUTRO)
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: THE CHRONIC (INTRO)
the parts of the album where it sounds like a traditional African song are good and i enjoyed them, but what really sold me on this record is every single time Baaba Maal said "hey, let's add a synth to this shit." i would say "OH SHIT?" every time. good stuff.
8/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: TORO, HAMADY BOIRO, GIDELAM
Blondie proves you don't have to be a man in order to make good new wave.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: I KNOW BUT I DON'T KNOW, 11:59
best enjoyed in the background while doing nothing in particular.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: SAMBA DEES DAYS, SAMBA TRISTE
very consistently good sound throughout this record. good times all around.
8/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: WHY KEEP ON BREAKING MY HEART, THAT'S ALL I ASK, WHAT MORE CAN I SAY?
genuinely believe anyone who says they don't like this album is lying for attention.
9.5/10
FAVOURITE SONGS (THAT ARE NOT NAMED ROCK LOBSTER:) 52 GIRLS, DANCE THIS MESS AROUND, LAVA
perfectly serviceable trip hop, with some notable highlights.
7.5/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: GROUND LEVEL, EVERYTHING, CHICKEN SHAKE, STEP IT UP
i will probably forget i listened to this album within 72 hours.
4/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: OPERATION, LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG
not sure if this is something someone *must* hear before they die, to be honest. decent album, but not something that needs to be heralded as much as it is here.
6/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: SKIN ON SKIN, HIGHFIELD
in the alternate universe where i was still a man and was gay this probably would've been in my top 3 favourite albums ever made.
but in this universe... i still really, REALLY like it. i'm not sorry.
9.5/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: JESUS, ETC., WAR ON WAR, HEAVY METAL DRUMMER
beautiful. mesmerizing. ethereal. there's probably some more adjectives i could toss in here but i think those are good enough.
9/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: SLEEP TO DREAM, SHADOWBOXER, SLOW LIKE HONEY, CARRION
albums middle school me would've been obsessed over had i heard about it then
9.75/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: THE VIEW FROM THE AFTERNOON, FAKE TALES OF SAN FRANCISCO, PERHAPS VAMPIRES IS A BIT STRONG BUT...
like a guy who brings a 6-pack to a party: is appreciated, thanked for the good stuff, but overstays his welcome.
thank you for the beer, George, but please leave.
6/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: WAH-WAH, LET IT DOWN, ART OF DYING
overshadowed by the future Demon Days and Plastic Beach, but a very strong start for Gorillaz. in my top 3. classic.
8/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: RE-HASH, NEW GENIUS (BROTHER,) SOUND CHECK (GRAVITY,) SLOW COUNTRY
surprisingly melancholic and introspective for a band whose whole perception, and to an extent its shtick, is music that makes people "YEAAAHH DUUUUDE!!!! SURF'S UP, BRO!!!!"
8/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: LET'S GO AWAY FOR AWHILE, SLOOP JOHN B, GOD ONLY KNOWS, PET SOUNDS
standard fare Sinatra, with no real notable songs in the line-up. does kind of blend together near the end, but not too much.
6/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: OLD DEVIL MOON, I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN, ANYTHING GOES
another piece in the classic line-up. great beats, great rhymes, overall a hell of a time. the wu tang clan ain't *nothing* to fuck with.
8/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: BRING DA RUCKUS, METHOD MAN, C.R.E.A.M
the cowards in the other reviews will never understand the beauty of the sitar. they will not survive the wilderness.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONG: DADRA
probably a bad sign when almost every single song made my eyes roll back into my skull. nauseating levels of overhyping yourself. i do not care for it.
2/10
FAVOURITE SONG: GAY MESSIAH
LEAST FAVOURITE SONGS: AGNUS DEI, OLD WHORE'S DIET
if you complain When (not if, very important) i put this on while i barbeque for a cookout or something i am going to politely, but firmly, ask you to leave. don't diss my Dad Rock ok mf
9.5/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: DIRTY DOGS, I GOT THE SIX, GOT ME UNDER PRESSURE, LEGS
if you're ever having a rough day, rest easy knowing you can enjoy Shotgun Willie's tales by the fire, accompanied by the sultry sounds of Trigger and some excellent harmonica playing.
7/10
FAVOURITE SONGS: TIME OF THE PREACHER, RED HEADED STRANGER, DOWN YONDER, REMEMBER ME (WHEN THE CANDLE LIGHTS ARE GLEAMING)
