Excellent Album on anyones must listen to list
Not a big Nirvana fan and this didn't cange my mind, although the cover of Bowie's Man Who Saved The World is very good.
Nothing fundamentally wrong with this album or the artist but in my opinion it and they just miss the point. I never feel they have any real passion for what they do, they hit a formula and follow it.
Wallpaper or lift music to me - sorry
Probably one of the lesser known Bowie ablums but superb all the same. Sits in that period between the glam rock early 70s and the later more dance focused early 80s.
If you like melancholy this one is for you, otherwise give it a miss
Beautiful album, lovely guitar and a delicate voice. A wonderfully crafted album which will be being added to my collection
Something certainly different and all the better for it. The first few tracks are like a party in downtime Havana with the later tracks moving to a more melodic sound.
Either way these musicians can certainly know their art and the interplay between them is superbly captured.
This was a breathe of fresh air when it first came out in the late 90s and it has stood the test of time as it sounds just as fresh today.
Steely Dan have always slipped by my radar and the tracks on this album are probably why. Obviously talented musicians but they all feel flat, one dimensional and samey.
However I recently found Aja, which rapidly became one of my favourite albums, which shows spending time to learn your craft can pay dividends.
This is a great album from the 90s full of angst and delivered with in raw, aggressive style. The voice has depth and emotion and is everything I love about music.
I have had this album on CD since its release but bizarrely I purchased it on vinyl only last week.
Was not expecting to like this but was surprised. Not something I would rush out and buy but an interesting sound that kept me engaged for the whole album.
Post research suggests this is the best from this band.
Never been a fan of the Beatles but I do like some of their solo stuff and I have always thought George produced the best either on his own or collaborations including the Travelling Wilburys.
In reality this is a double album with an additional jam album included and as such stands on its own two feet well. I doubt George needed commercial recognition at this time of his life so the music is just what he wanted to share be it him on his own or collaborations.
Yes you could select the best tracks and cut it down to a single album but for what ever reason he didn't want to and I thank him for that.
In summary a great album from a great musician who has been allowed to do exactly what he wanted.
Sweet Gene Vincent is one of my favourite tracks so not surprising I love this album. In the heart of the UK punk era this record was a breathe of fresh air edgy but not forced down your throat.
The early repressing with the un credited Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll is the one to have.
First few tracks have that raw energy of older American bands, The Ramones, New York Dolls or The Dead Kennedys but in a toned down way. Later tracks are more experimental, like we'll do whatever we like.
Overall not a bad album but I won be rushing put to buy it.
The first Cyndi album and maybe a bit on the poppy side but there are some great tracks and she went on to do more good work.
I have always loved her quirky vocals so she will always get good reviews from me
One for those on a higher plane but there is no doubt about his mastery of his instrument.
However it's a bit like going to your Indian take away to be told your order will be ready in 5 minutes. 50 minutes later your still waiting with anticipation.
Neither the takeaway or the music will be getting a revisit from me
The first artist I had not heard of before not really my thing but a nice sound
Typical 90s rock album, it had all been done before by much better bands in my view
I was always told if I can't say something nice, say nothing
"Nothing"
I have the first two of their albums, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels and Too-Rye-Ay, but not this one and after listening too I now know why.
Listening later on it's not bad but by the time of the release the band had reduced to just 4 members and it lacks that energy and punch of the earlier albums. The sound that made Dexys unique is missing although Listen To This is pretty close to the original style.
Brilliant album The Cure at their best
Normally I quite like Billy Bragg despite his opten political lyrics. I like his energy and his delivery.
This however is something different and after finding out the lyrics are primarily Woody Guthrie poems I can see why.
It's not a bad album just different and not what most BB fans would expect.
Not normally my thing but i quite enjoyed it, only criticism is its a bit repetitive. Not something I would buy but not something I would turn off either.
If there's one genre of music I consistently don'y like it's country especially male country singers so this album was off to a bad start.
Saying that the start wasn't too bad but it didn't improve - its just not my thing
Nice South American samba sound which was refreshing but I wasn't expecting a bit of Rod Stewart .
Lovely voice well worth a listen
This album is nearly 70 years old and you can tell. The music quality is raw and lacks polish but in a way that's quite nice to hear.
Initially I thought I was going to like this refreshing Congo style but unfortunately after the first few bars it became clear that repetition was the order of the day with the same sound over and over.
Another early raw sound and one that lost of the later rock music is based on. How this must have sounded in the mid 1950s must have been a shock to the music world.
That said there is a formula and formula and most of the songs follow the same pattern but even so well worth a listen
One of the less commercial synth bands of the 80s and in my opinion all the better for it. A wider variety than most of the pre-programmed drum and bass lines well worth a listen.
This must be one of the most iconic albums ever.
Nearly everyone who has any like of music knows what it is as soon as they see the cover and most will have a copy in some format of other.
In 1973 this was just on a different level, it goes to show what talented musicians and technicians can achieve. Even today if feels fresh, challenges the senses and the more you listen the more you hear and more you appreciate it.
Cast iron 5 star but honestly in my view Wish You Were Here is even better.
Very much of it's era and very much PSB iconic sound. Overall I thought it hit the button as a good listen but I prefer the later Introspective album
Up front always been a big Bowie fan and when this came up I thought a solid 4 stars.
Then I listened, Five Years must be one of the best opening tracks on any album and it finishes with 3 stormers, Ziggy Stardust, Suffragette City and Rock N Roll Suicide does it get any better.
Only issue now is when my two favourite Bowie albums come up, which they will, I have no where to go
