Being familiar with his greatest hits album, this felt familiar (in a good way) but also had some new surprised. The opener was unexpected and really set the mood. I always find Nick Drake to be easy to listen to, and this was no exception.
I had not listened to any LCD Soundsystem previously. It felt like an album of its time (the mid-aughts). Though and electronic album the rock influence is clear, with songs that reminded me of The Who, Modest Mouse, and Passion Pit. It had some decent variety, with the final track slowing things down before closing out the album. I enjoyed listening to it, but don't I'd put it in my regular rotation.
This album is fantastic. Every song is a winner. If you are looking for a jazz-entry point, this is it.
I am very hit or miss with 70's rock, but I've always been partial to rush. This is a solid album. It has interesting touches without being too out there.
It's open with some gongs--and anything that starts with gongs I'm for. I found it somewhat subdued, in a good way. The songs were complex without being bombastic. Working Class Hero and God were the high points for me.
This album is fantastic. So smart, and kind of progressive actually. And the grooves are killer.
Aside from Wonderwall being one of the greatest songs of all time, this is actually a pretty solid album of well-crafted pop songs.
This was very good. She clearly came to this album with a point of view and it's one that felt fresh nearly thirty years later. I can see the shoulders Beyonce stood in her later career. I first heard this album as a teenager--and it took on new meaning as an adult.
McCartney can write a song. No doubt about it. I’ve always been impressed with Band on the Run. It transitions between so many things and does it really well.
I didn’t give this 5 because I loved it per se, but I have a deep respect for it. You can hear him taking gospel and blues and folk and applying them in his own voice. It’s makes for a neat listen.
Talking Heads have such an interesting and delightful sound. I am kind of shocked that they had some hits. Not everything was a winner here, but it was a fun listen. Bonus points for being interesting.
This was much better than I was expecting. Lots of lo-fi recognizable ditties.
Underwhelmed. Felt like kind of generic 90s altrock
I was instantly transported to high school 1985 in the best possible way. A lot of delightful mid-tempo bops, though so slower bits mid way pull the whole thing down.
It was solid jazz album from artist I hadn't heard before. I liked the prominent afro-influence. Some of the songs were bops!
It had a nice sonic scape--you can hear the radiohead influence here.
It was solid 80s entry that reflected the music of the time. But didn't blow me away.
It was fine. Rap isn't really my thing, but it was British and part of it reminded me of Tricky, which is definitely, not a bad thing.
