Way proggier than I expected. This is not the radio hit that I associate with some of the later Sabbath work. I can definitely see how this inspired subsequent metal genres, as it sounds way ahead of its time.
I mean I get it. But I don’t think I can pick one song apart from the others. This is the kind of jazz that I’ve been told I should like but I just don’t. The intra verse movements are just not very interesting to me, and nothing really jumps out at me. 2/5.
I don’t think I’m cool enough to get it. All the songs feel pretty unremarkable. I didn’t hate it. 2/5
There is something undeniably cool about this album. It makes you want to bob your head and dance about. Maybe take a walk and take in the harsh beauty of life. High 4.
This is delightful through and through. Maybe it’s just my current mood, but I feel like every song is just hitting. It’s the perfect blend of melody and fun. Strong 4/5.
I find this album to be all the bad part of Velvet Underground. It’s like the irritating part of cool. There are parts that are somewhat enjoyable, but overall I am just very annoyed by it. I keep wishing I were listening to something else. 1/5
Perfect blend of recognizable and ambiguously familiar hits. Just gets the mood going. 4/5
There are some good parts, but then he throws in these weird noises. They accomplish the goal of irritating the shit out of me. Just overall giving off a sense or someone trying really hard to be cool and different. 1/5
Pleasant listen all around. Fitting for a summer pool party. However, not quite memorable. 3/5.
Somebody to Love is a great song. White Rabbit is obviously iconically. Overall the album has a nice sound, not too many weird parts. I would definitely listen to this over and over again. 4/5
Every song is a certified jam. The smoothness just lets you glide into whatever you are doing as you listen. A hard 4. Probably 4.5.
It sounds nice but also somewhat unremarkable. I don’t know why I don’t like it more, but I was not particularly drawn to any songs. A gentleman’s 3/5.
Just a nice danceable album. Good music to relax with on a summer day. 3/5
This is the pinnacle of live jazz. The energy of the crowd really complements the dynamic flow of the music. It is technicality infused with musicality. Often, music like this can turn into wanksmanship and not be listenable. Not the case here, it is entertaining and marvelous at the same time. 5/5.
This album just has the definitive sound of classic rock for me. When I first came to America, I was still hanging on to the typical pop music. The classic rock radio stations gave me a glimpse into a more unique (at that time to me) sound. While it can be seen as boomer music, it truly was a gateway to the more interesting music genres for me. Every song is a hit here, and it’s not hard to see why. The songs here stood the test of time and combine to make an easy 5/5 album.
Incredibly forgettable album. The only thing that stood out was that I was annoyed by it any time anything catches my attention. 1/5
This is a nice album with nice songs. I can’t say that I knew much about this album before, but I’m glad I’m introduced to it. It really appeals to the charms of yesteryear, and is just a nice series of songs to put on in the background. 4/5
This is one of those classic albums that really defined the sound of an era. Its influence is easily seen in much of the music that followed. On its own, it’s also endlessly enjoyable. 4/5
This is probably everyone’s preferred Sabbath album, but I prefer the debut. This is a less proggy and more melodic. It’s a lot more polished, just not in the way I enjoy. It’s objectively a good album that I do not find as interesting. 3/5
I could see how I never heard of their other songs. They were just not very remarkable. Bitter Sweet Symphony is obviously a timeless classic but everything else is kind of forgettable. 2/5.
