For a debut album, it’s pretty well done. They’re able to create these soundscapes that are very inviting and small-scale but also have these melancholy or sometimes spacey tones. The vocal tracks are pretty good, and some tracks do stick out more than others. It’s meant to be enjoyed as a purely auditory experience, so I can’t blame it for dragging at times. Overall pretty sweet, might check out more from them.
I’m not very familiar with folk music, but this was a pleasant-sounding debut. It’s very traditional and achieves this pure and wistful essence. It’s sort of bland vocally with some commendable instrumentation, overall not the type of thing I usually enjoy.
It’s classic metal in the way it should. The lyrics utilize religious or fantastical imagery, Ozzy’s performance is really infectious, and the music itself is great to listen to. It’s overall pretty entertaining and a good introduction to Sabbath.
There’s a banger or two on this album for sure, but doesn’t really stand out for me. The pop rock tunes sound great and would probably work in the background of a small get-together, but nothing much beyond that. I can appreciate it, but I’ll just say it’s alright.
A work of art that proves that you can have style and substance. In the face of subjects like police brutality, poverty, and addiction, you have these soulful grooves and lively instrumentation that make this album both a celebration and a wake-up call.
I really know nothing about the context in which this was made or the band’s history at this point, but this early album shows that they still needed to perfect their craft. The songs aren’t very memorable, but the sound is there and the overall performance musically and vocally is well done.
Starts off really great, then starts to lose you in the second half. Still, you can’t ignore the highs of this album. The performances are great (Plant is especially entertaining), and it’s full of great lyrical imagery and musical moments.
It has its moments, but overall wasn’t very impressed. It’s repetitive and abrasive, and while some songs represent it well, it can become uninteresting at times. Still, this group is a supposed ancestor of the genre, so I’d say that makes it worthwhile for anyone who’s into this style of music.
The idea of an album having very short songs isn’t new, and it’s proved to showcase an artist’s ability to write something catchy and cohesive under such restraint. This album is very fragmented, and while I can appreciate the efforts, the content is not great.
A folk album that keeps you hooked with its calming atmosphere and lyrical bite. Cat Stevens as a vocalist adds a great layer of quality overall, and it does a whole lot sonically with mainly just a guitar and piano. Not for me, but I do appreciate it.
Really enjoyed this. While it is primarily a rock record, I love how this album is a clash of sounds and genres that somehow make for a pretty solid encapsulation of 70s music as a whole. Lyrically, it’s great and some standouts musically are really incredible.
A rock album that’s a real earworm as well. Many of these songs really dig into your brain and are really great at capturing that moody, teenage band sound. I wish some songs had more to them lyrically and I think it’s a little too quiet and not very striking vocally. Still, what’s here is pretty neat.
Abbey Road: it’s just as good as everyone says it is. Nothing much else to say, a good mix between beautiful melodies and funky grooves, amazing vocal performances, and pretty much all killer, no filler throughout.
I guess it’s harmless, but I was just unimpressed by this. I get that it’s “white reggae”, but does it have to be so repetitive and dull to the point of being grating? I can appreciate the band’s confidence in their musical ability and some unconventional, yet decent musical ideas, but I’m not really into the hazy, droning vibe this tries to set.
I am not usually a big fan of country, but this album was great and would not be what it is without Dolly at the center of it all. The traditional instrumentation and her angelic vocals compliment each other perfectly, and the storytelling and the general themes of love and togetherness are playful, unpretentious, and really sweet. This album just breezes by and is an easy and essential listen. Rest in peace, Dolly.
I usually can vibe with 2000s southern rap, but this was really dated and generic. Cee-Lo has proved himself to be a great vocalist, but his talent is completely wasted. Expect some neat production and some ok grooves. Don’t know why this is on here.
I’ve honestly never heard Irish pub-rock or Irish folk, so this was a nice surprise. It’s pretty hard hitting and lyrically, it’s quite nice as well.
Amongst the brutality and the harsh noise the album produces, there is a delicate beauty and a lingering hopefulness that absolutely blew me away. I am really impressed with how cohesive is sounds despite its heavy and loud production. Judge this one as a singular experience and not on its individual tracks.
Wasn't really engaging with this and don't know if I'll ever return to this. Vocally, it's purposefully dry with some moments of this weird falsetto voice that I kinda got into. Sonically, I appreciated the addition of some classical instrumentation, livelier grooves, and even some ambient cricket noises. Still, I really don't get what this is going for. It's too slow and quiet and when it does get sort of interesting, it just ends.
Pretty enjoyable from front to back. I really do appreciate that they captured the sound and culture so authentically, and I think the songwriting compliments it well. Paul Simon’s vocals can really shine, but the singing mixed with spoken word really bugged me and some songs sonically didn’t stick out to me. Overall really entertaining and quite beautiful to listen to at times.
It’s very inviting and relaxing, I could see myself putting this in the background while I do something. It’s upbeat and optimistic while keeping a good momentum throughout. It’s an easy and pleasant listen that I would recommend not skipping.
Over 20 albums in and this is my first one star. Is this really the same band who made Seven Nation Army, one of the coolest and most recognizable rock songs probably ever? Going through this album, I can say that I wasn't bored throughout because I was actually wondering if it was going to get worse. Most of the entire first half is filled with terrible hooks and boring lyrics with the main vocalist with a voice that I personally found really irritating. Musically, this also feels really lackluster and almost feels checked out. The second half is more bearable, but no song sticks out to me at all and I will never revisit this again.
Pretty cool from front to back. I think it’s a bit much personally, but I can definitely appreciate the musical talent on display with how fast and to the point it is. The lyrics paint these gruesome or evil vignettes that do add to the overall quality of the album. It’s short and definitely not sweet, and I would like to listen to more of their stuff.
It's good. The production is undoubtedly great, and I also admire the commentary and overall romanticism in Lennon's lyrics. It's a more softer and personal album, so it wasn't as hard-hitting or as entertaining as I maybe expected. Still, it's pleasant to the ears and soothing to the soul.
While I like In Search Of… more, this is still a great album from the legendary group. The production is phenomenal and could honestly be an instrumental album, but it’s complimented by NERD’s charisma and unique flavor. Gorgeous and energetic throughout.
I really don’t know much about reggae, but there’s a lot to appreciate. The production is relaxing and Tosh’s melancholic vocals complement the depressing lyrics.
