Solid album overall. Production like this in 1968 is wild, it sounds amazing. The concept of side A was underwhelming for me, with some good singles on side B that are worth revisiting. I think I prefer Bridge over Troubled Water, personally. Feels like a more immersive experience.
not for me. too theatrical, can't do this. sorry.
awesome one. I've slept on this hard. Mix for some U2 stuff drives me crazy sometimes though, I just want it to sound clear!!! And I'm not even an audiophile at all
Fun to learn about some of the background of this album. Makes me like it more to know that it was kind of against the grain of the major label. Christine's vocals are so underrated. Love the production on "Not That Funny" and "Over & Over". I haven't listened to this album for a few years, but I feel like the standouts are completely different now than they were before.
I've listened to this before, but I never really got it. This time, I was intent on getting it, and I think I did (as much as someone without knowledge of jazz or music theory can)
I especially love the first track, where we're hearing the motif of the supreme all over the place, in so many different tones, scales, loudness, etc. Noticing God in everything.
I love the different solos of Pursuance - drums, then piano, then sax, then bass. showing the struggle and turmoil and getting through it all. Then, the final Acknowledgement in part 4.
One of those albums that just makes all other music seem inferior.
Reading the poem while listening to Psalm is such a cool/interesting/unique music experience.
I'll never forget my first time listening to this one all the way through.
I'd heard so much about Radiohead being the best band ever. I had tried out some of their stuff, but never really understood it. Figured it was just one of those things pretentious people said they liked, but it didn't actually make sense.
Then, one night sleeping over at the Martin's house (for some reason, lots of family in town or something) I'm on the army couch in the basement of the first Vincent Ridge house and decided to listen to this album all the way through at like 2AM. Planet Telex had me hooked, and I was like "Oh maybe I can get this". By the time I hit Nice Dream, I think I understood Radiohead. It opened up their entire catalog to me after that track. Obviously everything else is amazing too.
I always think of this album as dated, it really has aged poorly compared to their other absolutely timeless albums that will always sound like they're from the future. But upon listening to it through again, it's a really really good look into the nostalgia of 90s britpop and 90s rock in general.
Obviously by this point Radiohead still hadn't found their sound, but as an album encapsulating the 90s, it's pretty much flawless. There are pieces of this that start to encapsulate the future, and somehow they were able to dive into those pieces from this album later in OK Computer, making a seamless immersion in those specific moments. For example, the beginning riff on Just.
Looking into the lyrics on My Iron Lung, that's another anthem honestly. Very fun (but also dark) lyrics. So punk to escape from your "iron lung" by writing about how confining it is.
Unfortunately there's nothing here. Not that the album is bad, it's just all been done before, with much more substance. This album sounds like a very well polished AI generated album based off everything that post Britpop gave us, and even some elements of Britpop. Nothing new.
For some reason, maybe because of the lack of creativity instrumentally, the whining voice is much more grating. It works for Radiohead, but not here.
it was good background music for my workday tho
arpeggios on Words are beautiful. Then, when the song sounds like it's going to get interesting, it just goes right back to it. Again, this song is good but not unique
this album rocks. Really, really, rocks. From the manic "Bodhisattva", to the beautiful "Pearl of the Quarter" I cannot turn this thing down. This album is a really fun combo of rock and jazz. It feels like this is before the jazz started overtaking, so it still really rocks. Love the more jazzy stuff, but I really really love this. I drove a few extra laps around the block with my car volume literally maxxed the whole time because I just can't get enough
Hear me out, this album is like a Chili's. You'd almost always rather go somewhere else, but somehow you find yourself there. Once you're there, it's kinda a vibe. But by the time you finish, you're ready for a long break from it.
This band is just as memeable as Nickelback. One day gen alpha will find out.
something that really impresses with me in music, something I put an unreasonably high premium on, is when an artist has minimal outside involvement in the creative process. Prince is the encapsulation of this. He is such a genius.
This album is awesome, so groovy, catchy, and keeps you hooked with the "slow burn" element of every song. Love the lyricism as well, feels more raw and kind of self aware.
Love The Cross.
This is definitely the most perfect 80 minute album I've listened to. It feels like 40 mins. So groovy and really locks.
a Prince concert would've been a top tier event. Might be in my top 10 of concerts I wish I could have been to.
Feels like this is easily his most influential album also more accessible. and I put an unreasonable premium on influence as well.
