1001 Albums Summary

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The mixing is awesome, the basslines are great. It's a little sleepy at times, especially "You're a friend to me". And the lyrics in general are pretty meh. "We are family" is quite corny in that department. "Thinking of you" is a noteworthy bop. It's no wonder the African American musical tradition is appropriated so much. 3/5 Best song: "Thinking of you" Worst song: "You're a friend to me"

Boring chord progressions. Drums sound cool, but the lack of dynamics drag them down. In general, the album lacked dynamic range. I think in general I don't really care for heavy metal guitars. They sound like they're trying too hard to be heavy, like it's kinda cringe. I liked the unison between the vocals and guitar in Phantom of the Opera. And in general that song went on more of a journey than the others. I like the storytelling nature of Strange World. Those two felt unique, the rest sort of blended into background noise. I guess heavy metal is too close in proximity to so many better genres. I prefer most other *metals*, besides hair metal. And it has occasional prog-ish classical influences that just ain't prog enough to get me prog-pogging. We are two-for-two on listening to albums that feel like genre identifiers. Giving my thoughts on this album especially feels like just giving my thoughts on the genre as a whole. Idk, not very stand-out-y. Favs: Phanton of the Opera, Strange World Leasts: Running Free 2/5

Cool ryms with fool. 2.5/5

This was a great listen while driving home along the Bear River. Great sound, great songwriting. Favs: Bell Bottom Blues, Layla Leasts: none 3.5/5

I like Otis's voice. Sometimes the lyrics are pretty solid, other times they leave a lot to be desired. It's a mixed bag for sure. Some very enjoyable songs, some duds. "Shake" is the cupid shuffle from a universe with a god that intervenes on human suffering more (derogatory). "My Girl" is "Sweet Caroline" in that same universe (commendatory). W: Ole man trouble, My Girl, L: Shake, Rock me baby 3/5

Is George the best Beatle? Favs: What is life, Apple Scruffs Leasts: Wah-Wah 4/5

I'm a fake Jimi fan for never having listened to this before. What a ride. A Jimi Hendrix Experience, you could say. I'm conflicted on if this is a 5/5 or not, since I don't care for Wait Until Tomorrow. I think it could grow to a 5/5 with time but I'll leave it just below that for now. This is definitely the kinda album to use my Graywhale balance on. W: If 6 was 9, One Rainy Wish L: Wait until tomorrow 4.5/5