Had listened to this entire album previously, own it. Always a fun listen.
A nice listen. Was familiar with a few of the songs, but found a few more I liked.
Another one where I was familiar with a few of the songs but found new ones I liked. Powerful sound.
Love this album. Had never listened to it start to finish before. Noticed interesting things referenced in other music I've never heard pointed out before, like Hootie and the Blowfish's reference to the wife in Italy from Idiot Wind, and the way the "sundown" in "If You See Her Say Hello" sounds like the same cadence in the word when Gordon Lightfoot sings the same word.
I had never heard any of these Black Sabbath songs previously. I believe I listened to the American version of the album. I was shocked by the harmonica on "The Wizard," in the best way. I could see myself listening to this again, in the background, or with more focus.
I didn't recognize this album from the name but recognized the art instantly. "America" is one of my favorite songs, but I don't think I knew any other songs here other than "Mrs. Robinson." The intro into "Save the Life of My Child" was a fun surprise. That song reminded me of "The Who."
Classic Dre sound. I think I expected a little more to jump out at me lyrically -- a lot of the songs blur together in my mind.
I was slightly surprised to see this album on the list, as I remember it being popular but I don't particularly remember critical acclaim. I already loved several songs on this album, including the heartbreaking Liability and the rejuvenating Perfect Places. Planning to add this to my collection.
can we change the rating system so I can give it 10/10?
I really enjoyed this listen. I haven't listened to a lot of Lou Reed previously, but have always liked what I've heard. Another one that serves well as background noise, or as a focused listen.
Prior to this listen, I would have likened myself a fan of Chicago. From start to finish, this album was way to experimental for me. Less than 10 minutes in, I was ready for it to be over, the piano on "The Beginning" seemingly surrounding me, as the lyrics reminded me, "it's only the beginning." When "Free Form Guitar" came along, I wondered why I had been so critical of the experimental piano. Absolute torture. Songs I enjoyed previously must have been radio edits, as I struggled to get through even the very familiar "Does Anybody...." "Questions 67 and 68" was enjoyable, but only a five minute reprieve from 76 and a half minutes of songs I hope I never hear again.
I was not at all familiar with Eels previously, I think I had heard the name but no songs. I really enjoyed this listen, but admittedly can't discern why this is included in a list of greatest albums -- on first listen it sounds like a lot of other 90s rock.
Maybe I'm just happy to not be listening to Chicago Transit Authority anymore, but I really enjoyed this listen, much more than I expected to from Neil Young. I was shocked to learn this was his twentieth studio album and released in the 1990s, as it carries the weight of a 70s classic rock album. Appropriately named.
