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
Generally I don't like rap and this album hasn't changed my mind
Any one who listens to Nick Cave expecting a happy tune will sadly be disappointed but at least this album gives you a clue in the title.
I like Nick Caves voice and his delivery but this is not his best album, a mix up of traditional songs and original songs just doesn't work in my view.
However any album that has a song as good as Where the Wild Roses Grow can be forgiven a lot. It's a great track and deserves a listen as does the re-recording of Bob Dylans Death Is Not the End with the strangest mix of featured artists.
Tiny dancer my favourite Elton John song will guarantee a couple of stars but after that this album, like a lot of his, just falls into the OK box and thats not as bad as it sounds.
Would I listen to this album if someone played it, maybe, but would I put it on myself - probably not.
This concept might have worked in the era when pirate radio stations were all the rage but it doesn't fit today. Which is a shame as there are some good tracks on here.
I Can See For Miles is one of my favourite Who racks so it gets votes for that alone.
I knew the band but couldn't recall any of their songs, after listening to this I now know why
I remember this when it first came out in 1974. When you were 13 and found this in the record rack your heart skipped a beat. I didn;t know who Roxy Music or Bryan ferry were not until a few years later when a friends elder brother was selling his albums to fund a car and I bought this and a few other Roxy albums from his collection.
I still have them today and often go back to Bryan's unique voice. Other than the cover not my favourite album by them but certainly worth a listen even after all these years.
No doubt Led Zeppelin are a great band, Jimmy's guitar is wonderful, John Paul's bass fills in the gaps and probably the best drummer ever, John Bonham, holding the beat together. Layer on top Plants vocals and you expect a lot.
This starts rally well but it always feels like they ran out of ideas to complete a double album and added a few more just to make up the numbers.
If it had been a single album with 10 belters it would have got a higher vote.
Hip Hop not my thing but this was better than expected.
Of it's time and goth inspired but actually not bad certainly helped by Killing Moon which has always been a great track.
Personally I prefer Porcupine but there is not much between them
Troubled soul with a great voice, a shame such talent was taken so early.
Great album written from the heart with fantastic production, you really feel the pain she was going through. Love is a losing game is the standout track in my view.
I was expecting to hate this as I don't like most of her stuff the radio stations play but I was mildly surprised. None of the screaming voice I am use to more a gentle melodic sound across the album.
Would I buy it no but it was quite nice to listen to as a one off.
The Germans were big in hte early 70s with concept albums like this and if you like mellow this might work for you.
Over produced electronic tech over powering nearly every song, Madonna almost became a backing singer.
Sorry Madge you can do much better
Two tracks in and it could only be Seattle Grunge Rock like so many others at the time.
I didn't dislike it but there is only so much sameness you can live with. The odd track is OK but an album full of them and with having Pearl Jam a few days early I'm done with this sound,
I find it strange how US and UK Punk differ especially in the early days pre mass media hysteria.
This is a great example of the US scene which is a more gentle morph from rock n roll to punk
One of the great early punk albums, each track short and full of energy, there is nothing subtle about this performance. I love it.
When I saw this I thought I'm not going to enjoy but I was surprised.
Certainly not my style but it was listenable too, a bit samey in places but the occasional break from thump thump dance music.
As soon as this popped up I knew every track, iconic album in the day and still is today.
Great opening track that most wil recognise instantly. Love the Stax sound helped by some talented musicians but after a while its a bit repetitive.
I had never heard of this album or indeed the band. Not something that is going to set the world on fire or make it into my collection but not the worst album I have ever listened too.
