Fast living wrapped in a blanket of consistency. This album contains themes relevant to a young man with a proclivity for danger. It is sonically tuned to a 70s backdrop of mesmerizing counterculture and revolutionary personalities. Themes explored also included the highs and lows of a precarious lifestyle within a tempting urban environment. I enjoyed being transported to this attractive and hair-raising world of pleasure chasing, somber reflection, and lowlife regret.
Particularly, the themes of love, romance, and pleasure stuck out to me as the most prominent within the album. They immediately transport you into the rapid fire nature of 70's NYC and its endless cast of quirky and distinctive personalities. It captures the intoxicating rush of romantic encounters, chasing highs, and reeling from danger within a bustling back drop that begs for whole-hearted devotion.
Lou Reed does a great job pulling you into his world of idling, crashing, and exploring the Rotten Apple during a time where pop culture was transforming, much like the album title suggests. This is a great listen for anyone willing to taking a leap into this wild goose chase of desire, hurt, and ecstasy.
This was a great listen containing biblical themes and elements such as despair, faith, peril, and persistence. I enjoyed how the spiritual elements were combined with more humanistic and everyday perspectives within our everyday world, much like in the Antichrist Blues song. Just pretend you know nothing about Butler and you will see what I mean.
Musically speaking, I also enjoyed hearing the grandiose and classical instrumentation clash with conventional arrangements like talented backup singers, guitars, and rhythmic drum beats. It made for a particularly enjoyable indie rock record. Definitely a classic that needs to be heard.
Great listen that combines breakbeat music with crossover pop appeal. I enjoyed the melodies and pop samples used throughout the record. Even though I don't usually listed to electronic music, this was definitely a must listen.
As for the commercial hits on this record, I understand why Rockefeller, Right Here, and Praise You songs are certified platinum. They definitely stand out in a cohesive & melodic album such as this one. I can now say I like these songs after not caring at all for them as singles.
This was a great time capsule listen. Blueberry Hill is a great jam that contains a catchy hook with a danceable chord progression that instantly reminds you why such songs were inescapable back in the day. I was amazed with how familiar the song sounded on first listen.
This was pop music before we knew it....catchy, danceable, and lyrically relatable with words of love, pleasure, and pain that instructed us to forget our troubles and dance the night away. This Fats Domino record should be preserved for future generations to listen to as there are many pop, rock, and even punk elements. Catchy and uplifting chord progressions, quick guitar shredding, and melodic, fast paced drumming made this record very enjoyable.
Great Jazz rock record with intense vocal deliveries and jam sessions that seem to be improvised. Great iconic 70's record that continues to simultaneously stand the test of time and throw you back to an era that kickstarted the media avalanche we know today.
Riders on the Storm is one of the greatest songs of all time.