An album I've constantly heard about but never actually listened to. I would see it posted almost every day on /mu/. One of the better Progressive Rock albums I've listened to. Definitely better than any Yes or Nektar album I've heard... Might even be better than DSOTM, or maybe I've just listened to that one too many times.
Not quite my pace. But seems like a solid album.
One of the weaker Talking Heads albums in my opinion. Has a some good songs, but the music doesn't carry the same punch as, say, Remain in Light... Which queued up after this album and the vibe was so noticeably different.
Certainly a competent album, but I can’t help but feel like among its contemporaries this album fails to be transgressive enough to hold my attention. I got a little excited by the song English Rose, as it started to add more depth to the albums sound, and it’s a good song, but everything just flattens out after. Just sounds like… how do I say… Brit slop. Like The Clash with no edge.
Very emotional. I enjoyed this.
I definitely didn’t NEED to listen to this before I die, as the book this list is based on suggests. The Doors songs are so hit or miss. Couple decent songs on the album, but I’m fine not listening to this one again.
I've only ever known The Verve from that one song. You know the one. So I was shocked when I heard something by them that wasn't saccharin and annoying. In fact, I quite literally enjoyed it. The last song was incredible. Not bad!!
Some music just wasn't made for me
Ya’ll mind if a white boy get a lil quirky in here?
Yessssss dude.
The simple and raw sound really forces them to be creative with the music, and they do not fail to capitalize. Honestly not every song on here is great, but I feel a 5 is still justified on a personal level
Four libtards from California larping as hicks from the bayou, and it’s never sounded better
THE quintessential pop punk album. Not my favorite by Green Day, but it is in my opinion the most approachable and cohesive album from their raw era.
Fav track: Pulling Teeth
An album with a goal, clearly stated on the album cover: ""...to combine Western and Indian music into a new form... that is melodious and touching"". The problem is, it fails at this in a few different ways... It's mostly either awkward covers of western songs, or just Indian music with a synthesizer meandering around the mix. It just doesn't work... Except once. Track 4, Mamata, truly is a melodious and touching song that blends the two styles into a new form. It's beautiful. If the album were full of songs that hit the mark like this, it would rate very highly for me.
Fav track: Mamata, obviously.
Seriously out of all the great pop albums released in the last decade, this is what we get on the list?
It’s boring, uninventive, low energy slop pop
Fav song: No Body, No Crime because she shouted out Olive Garden and I took my beautiful girlfriend there once and the lasagna was pretty good
Very moody and atmospheric, kept the sound pretty interesting throughout.
I'm a sucker for sleazy 60's music. It's interesting that this is apparently the first album to use the term "psychedelic". This is a great album for seeing the evolution of garage rock and surf rock into what we now call psychedelic rock.
The electric jug was an... interesting choice. I don't think it pays off. But it's solid garage rock album that I'll place right here next to The Stooges.
One of the better doors albums. Still nothing to write home about but it’s an enjoyable listen
Fav song: Riders on the Storm
A good album full of overplayed songs. It’s seriously a shame, I would rate this higher in a vacuum
Bjork is actually an artist I haven't explored yet. This album makes me think I should perhaps start a little earlier in her discography...
I only really knew REM through a few singles, so it was nice to try an album out. I liked it a lot, and the mandolin definitely elevates it, bringing a twinkly edge to the mix
Fav track: Stand, The Wrong Child
I like The Smiths but Im sorry morrissey this one is a lil boring!! It was such a borrissey I started to snorrissey. The morrissey the less I know, right?
Fav track: idk they all sounded the same
My mom used to listen to Elvis Costello before she got hit by a truck. So I guess you could say I have an affinity for him
Solid album full of high energy songs that switch it up quite a bit. You could tell they really enjoyed making this.
I appreciate her for trying to have her own style away from her contemporaries, but I’m just not a fan. I find her way of singing a little cringey and I can’t really explain why
This one hit today. Scramble time at the brewery, I’m multi tasking, I hit the perfect flow state with this shit playing on the PA. It was a 4 star experience for sure
Never hit 5 so fast. Unparalleled vibes.
The closest I ever came to gender dysphoria was listening to this album. Not that I’m trans or anything, but I just remember listening to it for the first time and wanting to do feminine things like lay half off the bed with my arm over my forehead and like cook cloud eggs and hang up string lights and plants in my room
Fav tracks: Heaven or Las Vegas, Cherry Coloured Funk
It’s shit!
Yeah Yeah No
Blues slop
I do not typically like live albums, but this is definitely an exception. A stellar performance, first of all, with new covers and musical guests make this a cut above the rest. Honestly, live albums rarely can replace the quality of the original studio recordings, so where this album shines is in the amount of covers that can stand on their own. The Meat Puppets section is my favorite.
Fav tracks: Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam, The Man Who Sold The World, Plateau, Lake Of Fire
Hip hop from this era really does not age well imo. I get the style was groundbreaking, but from the perspective of someone born almost 10 years after its release, it comes off as cheesy and tacky. Like I would hear it in a nickelodeon special one night after school. And I feel bad, it’s not their fault it was co opted that way. But that’s what happens man.
Fav Track: Hit it Run
BOOOO GET OFF THE STAGE
Good album that unfortunately has to live in the shadow of 36 Chambers
I thought for sure that Van Morrisons eccentric singing would get grating after a while, but was pleasantly surprised. Gets a lil boring towards the end, but it’s front loaded with a few bangers.
Fav track: Moondance
ehh not my tempo sorry!!
Y’all mind if a white boy sing a little patois?
Seriously what the fuck was Sting on
Great album though.
A little hit or miss, but I really liked the faster, funky songs. Also there were a couple moments in the album they did some experimental synth/organ parts that were really interesting
Not my favorite steely dan, but a good steely dan nonetheless
I appreciate that they were pioneers, but they sounds too much like the many bands that came after them, and not as deep as the bands that inspired them.
Fav track: Lonely Planet Boy. The only part of the album where they dropped the rock sound for a more reserved tempo but kept the vulgar vocal performance. Sounds sleazy and romantic. A more unique sound than the rest of the album.
Alternate universe pablo honey era thom yorke where he’s canadian and also sucks
I’ve known about Bob Dylan only through cultural osmosis and the occasional rainy day woman play on our brewery’s jukebox, so when I was finally prompted to listen to a full album today I really didn’t know what to expect.
I’m very impressed by the creativity displayed here. Great storytelling too. I enjoyed this more than I ever thought I would.
Fav tracks: Rainy Day Women, Visions of Johanna, Stuck inside mobile, Leopard skin pill box hat, Just like a woman
Slop. Shit I’d hear at a reasonable volume at Harpoon Larry’s while scarfing a crab cake topped cheeseburger. So fucking bland it’s painful.
0 edge
0 bangers
Didn’t tap a single toe
Didn’t even nod
Had to listen to sixpence none the richer after this to remind myself female led 90’s pop rock bands are valid.
I’m gonna be sick bro
Pretty good album, honestly sounded a little ahead of its time to me. Haven’t heard much New Order besides Blue Monday/Age of Consent, yknow, their singles. But this album had a refreshing edge to it for sure.
Rubber Soul is, in my opinion, the first Beatles album to truly feel authentic. Not that the previous albums were without good songs, but as a whole album experience, it’s elevated by a certain craftsmanship that wasn’t present before. This album is full of songs that are able to genuinely swoon me. It’s wistful and melancholic.
This, and revolver, stand to me as the beginning of The Beatles golden era.
Fav Tracks: In My Life, Nowhere Man, You Won’t See Me
I honestly had no idea what to expect going into this but I was not disappointed in the least. Genuinely cool music. Very atmospheric, full of ambitious creativity, and each song flows effortlessly in its progression. My only complaint, I suppose, is it’s pretty understated. It doesn’t have those standout moments that define tracks in progressive rock albums. Still solid though
Maybe it’s because I have listened to so much music in my life, but Im really attracted to weird off the wall shit like this because it is patently different. New wave is a great genre because it pushes boundaries. B-52s, Talking Heads, Didjits… It’s certainly not for everyone but I love this shit.
The album itself is great. Very high energy, genuine bangers on this album.
Fav travks: Lava, 52 Girls, Planet Claire
Proto quirk chungus ahh music shrek 2
Fantastic album littered with bangers. About as 80’s as you can get.
Fav Songs: Everybody wants to rule the world, Head over heels, Listen
Probably not the worst Beatles album, but their earlier works, mainly the first 4 albums, all carry similar complaints from me… A couple good songs, and there are moments that were quite innovative at the time for a contemporary pop audience, but it’s few and far between, most songs are covers, and some of them are just a pain to listen to.
Fav tracks: All Ive got to do, All my loving (and they aren’t even that great)
Coming from a big fan of the first two releases, this is a decent Sabbath album. Didn’t innovate too much, and when they did try a different sound it wasn’t that great. Still a solid listen though.
Really loving the unique sound. Very cool instrumentation and vibes from this one
I give him points for trying something different, but every songs a skip!!
Oh you want it darker? okay im gonna mumble monotone the same exact way through every song with some understated boring ass music in the back FUCK leonard cohen
album cover goes hard
Teetered between 2 and 3 stars for me, but will give it a 3 because The Byrds are a wonderful group, and I appreciated that this album has its own defining sound to it. Comes off a little cheesy sounding, but the vocals elevate it quite a bit.
Boring, however papa was a rolling stone was an interesting track and I enjoyed it
Man Lupe Fiasco really did have 1 good song.
Insufferably bling era temu kanye sounding album. Stellar on a production level, but really suffers from being Lupe Fiasco
What can I say, it’s fucking Metallica
It’s no surprise to me this is one of Kurt Cobains favorite albums. You can hear it in its instrumentation and DIY sensibilities. Maybe I don’t like it as much as he does, but I will say it’s a commendable 90’s indie album.
I like the unique guitar tones on this album, along with the typical soothing singing of neil youngs one of a kind voice. Not as good as rust never sleeps which was served to me last month, but a good album none the less
Bit promising to start, but failed to keep me interested, like, at all.
:(
Man I just don’t like blues. Every other song has the same few rhythm and chord progressions. A few exceptions aside, it’s really all the same
It’s rarely talked about how ahead of their time Dinosaur Jr. sounds. Sounds straight out of the 90s, DNA filled with genres like Midwest Emo that hadn’t really existed yet. One of the more interesting 80’s alternative rock bands. Ending of the album was quite something.
Fav tracks: Little Fury Things, The Lung, Poledo
In a genre I’m not particularly fond of, I can’t deny the electricity this album has. Shame it’s a lot of covers, but that’s just how music was treated as a medium back then. A very soulful experience.
uhmm…
Gay Otis Redding: ♫ Sittin’ on a cock cause I’m gay ♪
Besides the typical soullessness of another Eric Clapton project, there are actually a couple great songs on this album… And only 1 hour and 15 minutes of garbage to sift through to get to them :)
Fav tracks: Bell Bottom Blues, Layla. Great songs! Bad album.
My problem with metallica is that the production is just too clean, too polished. The mixing makes everything sound understated. There’s no real dynamic range, nothing pops or shines, there’s no grit or edge. Can’t help but wonder what they would sound like with someone like steve albini on production.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Kept it interesting, and had some pretty cool instrumentation
Interesting direction Fleetwood Mac takes here. It’s quite an adventurous sound for them, and I really like it
I can appreciate that this is a very creative album, but I simply don’t enjoy listening to it. It’s kind of cringey sounding tbh
Bob Marley had a couple good songs (mainly the more upbeat ones like Could you be Loved, etc.) but most of his discography kinda drags.
One of the best selling albums of its time, and I just can’t vibe with it. Meatloaf always sounded pretty cheesy to me. Guy’s life story is cool but I just never could get with it.
Probably pretty good music if you’re into this kind of stuff. Not my style
I like her singing, but overall kinda mid
I’m feelin it slime…. I feel it
Another average rock’n’roll album from the oldies era, but a decent listen
Waaiit wait this album fucking rips what the hell. Ive heard track 1, most people have, but no one told me the rest of the album was good. I feel cheated
Fav tracks: Touch Me I’m Sick, Sweet Young Thing Aint Sweet No More
Pretty average british punk music. Really, nothing stood out to me
Run of the mill early psych / garage rock album. Not too bad, enjoyed the ending. For a band of this kind to really get my attention they need to be a little more inventive with their sound.
Definitely a contender for the greatest rap album of the 90’s. Just consistently good all the way through, well except for the interlude but whatever.
Fav tracks: Gimme the loot, Machine gun funk
Idk if this is because I’m visiting Ireland next month, but I’m feeling this one.
Great album with a really creative blending of genres
Fuck, this album rips. Not a dull moment
The albums a little all over the place. Not a bad thing, but I think he excels a lot more with the folk sounding songs like the opening track. Sounds like if neil young played with the grateful dead, or something like that. Decent listen at the beginning, but got pretty boring for me.
Fav tracks: Life’s greatest fool
I never liked muse, so I had bad expectations going into it. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed the album so much. Yeah he sounds like he’s doing his best thom yorke, but all the creative instrumentation makes up for it in my opinion. Good energy throughout.
Fav Tracks: Starlight, Soldiers poem
Felt a bit like the gentleman on the right… What a snoozer!
This is uhh not good a little grating, just nothing really special at all about it
Pretty chill listen, but nothing too special. Very sexy sounding guitar riffs, just nice vibes all around. Something I would listen to with the top down on the car
A lot of 80’s rock bands sound too polished for me, but these guys strike a good balance. The album rips
The Beatles past their prime. At this point they all had become individuals, and abandoned the idea of a cohesive vision for their albums. Their last few releases were all over the place. A few good songs on here, sure, but nothing to write home about.
Fav tracks: Octopuses garden, here comes the sun, and I would say come together is an objectively great song but fucking hell is it overplayed. same with here comes the sun tbh.
I liked the Neil Young parts
I think this is probably Nirvana’s greatest album. It’s easily their most creative. And it’s definitely their most raw I mean hoooly this one rips. It’s twisted and noisy. It’s an album you can really feel the energy of when you listen to it.
I would list my fave tracks but it might be easier to list the ones I like least. But I wouldn’t make that list cause even my least favorites deserve a place on this album.
Kendrick had a great run of albums in the 2010’s. Not every song is good, in fact I would argue he’s pretty hit or miss. But this album is full of great songs, and even the misses have some listenability.
Fave tracks: Bitch dont kill my vibe, backseat freestyle, money trees, maad city, swimming pools
For context, I have listened to “The Smile Sessions”, an unfinished album by Brian with the Beach Boys, which this album is a rerecording of some 40 years later. When I first heard the sessions, I had a rather emotional response to it, and I can’t really explain why. I thought, and still think, it is a beautiful album. It’s an easy 5 star.
But this is a review of the rerecording, so here’s what I think… While it tries to be pretty faithful to the original vision, I simply can’t get over how Brian’s singing voice has changed. The original album displayed a youthful, almost child-like cadence. The new vocals are kind of just dopey and kitchy. Seriously, listen to Cabin Essence, the difference is stunning. It was my favorite song on the original, and the newer version just doesn’t hit.
Do yourself a favor and just listen to the original.
Fave tracks (going off the original): Heroes and Villians, Do you like worms, Cabin Essence, Good Vibrations
I love Beck, he’s very creative and has diy sensibilities. I was more of a Mellow Gold fan, but this album isn’t too far behind.
I have mixed feelings about this album. On one hand the instrumentation is great and unique, but on the other hand some of the vocals are just way too quirky. Like they heard the B-52s and thought they sounded too normal.
Franz Ferdinand one hit wonder song really stands out on an album that otherwise was pretty underwhelming. Competent indie album for sure, and the instrumentation is pretty creative, but it’s not grabbing me at the moment. I’ll make a note to revisit this one some time, but for now it’s a 3.
Very same-y. I like depeche mode but this album leaves a lot to be desired.
Mixed feelings on this one… Some parts were a tough listen, others had me genuinely nodding my head. A pretty mixed bag
Fav track: All my friends
I typically give special treatment to alternative and indie bands, but this is too tame to be respected
Some very decent beats. I like this. It gets really good towards the end. Nice to see an album that matures as it progresses.
