Overall pretty enjoyable album. This was the first stones album I listened to and it was an entertaining hour and a bit, and usually if find that a bit too long for an album. I think there were two songs I wasn’t massive on which were “shake your hips” and “I just want to see his face”. If I had to list some standout songs I would definitely say “tumbling dice”, “sweet Virginia”, “Ventilator blues” and “let it loose”. Overall I give it a 4/5 and would listen to it again, enjoyed the bluesy elements of it the most.
Although I was worried with the direction the album began in with probably my least favourite song on the album “Rainy day women”, I must say that there are some absolutely brilliant songs on here: “Visions of Johanna”, “one of us must know”, “Stuck inside of mobile with the Memphis blues”, “Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands”. Whilst I have only listed four songs I must say I am quite happy to have been proven wrong.
As much as I hate Micheal Jackson as a person this is not a bad album, I struggled to separate the music from the artist. Initially I knew obviously his hits of the album but never listened to it. Take the first song “wanna be starting something” whilst catchy is far too long for my liking, also wtf with “You’re a vegetable” as a lyric. However I mean when he starts going a bit funky in “baby be mine” I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Also wasn’t expecting to hear Paul McCartney on here, bit random but didn’t mind it. In terms of how the album flows this is definitely one of the least cohesive, which is a something i values so I found it quite disappointing no matter how good some of the songs are. Overall the songs are relatively solid some definitely more than others ( I mean it’s the music video that makes thriller) , but I think it listens better if each the songs were singles. Not terrible for a nonce. If I could I would rank as 2.5 out of 5.
As a lover of David Bowie I was ashamed to admit I hadn’t previously listened to this album. My word though, I absolutely love it. What a fun album, it started off strong with “five years”, but when “moon age dream” started I was blown away. This album flows just so well. Obviously “star man” is a banger but to be fair every track on here is brilliant. One of my favourites was “Ziggy stardust”.
I have never really listened to reggae properly before this but I quite liked this album. There were some pretty cool songs on here I think my particular favourite was “so jah s’eh” but I also really enjoyed “them belly full (but we hungry)”. From listening to this I can really see why people enjoy Bob Marley’s music so much and I am tempted to listen to another of his albums. I would rather give this album 3.5 but as this website can’t do that I give it 3 stars
I went into this having not ever heard of the album let alone the band, but I am always happy to widen my music knowledge and that is why I do this album generator. I have listened to a bit of prog rock but this was definitely different and I quite liked its unconventional sound. Also “yours is no disgrace” what a song to start the album with, though I wasn’t as massive on “clap”. However “Starship trooper:Life seeker/ disillusionment” was quite good. I think two songs I particularly liked were “A venture” and “perpetual change”. Now I know I have said only a few songs but I’m not going to be boring with just a long list, I would say the album is definitely an experience, I overall enjoyed if you have ever wondered what prog rock can sound like this is definitely a great way to start. Also warning it is a long but very good album.
Look if you love “come on Eileen” this is the album for you. I will admit I liked this album more than I thought I would and “Jackie Wilson” is also another banger song. I mean going in to this I didn’t know much about the Dexy Midnight Runners except that when my aunt was a teenager she was obsessed with them and bought overalls for herself because of them, and you know what I can see why. I rank this as a 3.5/5
Look I am known to be fond of a jazz fusion album and this was good, I loved its eccentric and funky sound. I think my favourite song on here was “watermelon man”. Whilst this was a deceptively long album it would listen to it again. Not bad overall I give it a 3/5
I like Springsteen don’t get me wrong, but I have never fully listened to one of his albums. Whilst there were some standouts “thunder road”, “Jungleland”, and the album flowed pretty nicely, there were some songs that weren’t doing for me. Still an enjoyable listen and I do like Springsteen’s writing/lyricism but I probably wouldn’t listen to the full album again just select songs. I rate like somewhere between 3 and 3.5 stars
Look it's not bad but it's not great either, there is a review that describes this album pretty well
"It's ok. Bit of a confused sound. Like they don't know if they want to be Brit-pop or psychedelic rock."
I think for what it is, there is some alright songs on here, just overall the heavy instrumentals get a bit boring after a while, and there is a lot of sound effects that don't always help the songs. I probably wouldn't listen to it again I think this just makes the cut for 2.5 stars, but I wouldn't put it much further.
I think with the songs in this album they tend to be a bit like marmite you either hate or love them. This album is okay like there is some great songs on here: my personal favourite would have to be “no sleep till Brooklyn” but that’s also because I have vivid memories of my brother and me singing along to it in the car. However there is some unlistenable shit on here like “girls” I couldn’t not even make it past the intro it was just an awful beat regardless of lyrics. Overall I like the lyricism and the more ‘satire’ elements of the songs, but I would definitely not listen to the whole album just the specific songs I liked. I’m giving this 3 stars but I wouldn’t push it further.
I don’t know what it is about her but she is just so soothing to listen to. I really liked this album except for “The jungle line”. After quite a stressful day this was just the perfect album, I also have never listened to a Joni Mitchell album before but I definitely will again
I went into this only knowing rush from the movie “I love you man”, so I was kinda excited to try listening to rush and I totally agree with them, I mean “Tom sawyer” is a banger. Whilst obviously when it comes to prog rock you have to like the genre or else this will just be a weird album not worth listening to, but I quite liked this album. For starters it was 40 mins long which is just a perfect time for me, it flowed well between songs and was relatively consistent in both song quality but the overall sound of each song (no individual song felt out of place). I think my favourite songs on here also included “limelight” and “witch-hunt”. Although prog rock can be pretty polarising for some people, it’s personally growing on me as a genre. This album deserves a 3.5/5 stars.
This is my first time listening to Cat Steven’s properly, and what a beautiful album this is. I went into this only knowing “Wild World” but it was just a perfect 30 minutes of guitar folk/pop gems. There was great song writing, it was beautifully recorded and has the song “Father and Son” I sing I hadn’t previously heard before but objectively an all-time amazing song.
I mean I love me a jazz fusion album but this was a bit meh . Don’t get me wrong I quite liked “Peaches En Regalia” but then he followed it up by “Willie the Pimp” which I just could stand the vocals on, even though I liked the other parts of the song. I also think that my favourite song on here was “The gumbo variations”. Overall I would say the latter half of the album is much better than the beginning. I give this album a 2.5/5 the long solos do tend to get a bit boring after a while.
I can’t believe I have never listened to this album, and I fucking love queen. I only knew two songs previously both bangers “Brighton rock” thank you baby driver, and “ Killer Queen” a song that me and my best friend can and will belt out with the totality of our lungs. I really liked this album and also the transition between “Tenement Funster”, “Flick of the wrist” and “Lily of the valley” was amazing. Just with each song I enjoy this album more and more. I would say this is so close to 5 stars for me, but I will give it a 4.5/5.
Oh how I am slowly turning into my grandfather. Seriously though it was an enjoyable album I can’t really fault it, but I would say that whilst I definitely prefer Aja this is still a good album and I would listen again. Absolutely loved the songs “Do it again” and “Dirty work”. This could definitely be a 4.5/5 stars but I am going to put it as a 4 star album.
