Overall it was a pretty solid album. However, it didn’t really grab me but I might listen to it again. Favorite tracks: only love can break your heart, birds and southern man. It’s a solid 3.5/5.
This album feels like every moment all plays into this jaw dropping, awe inspiring look at the end of the life of the artist. It explores these so incredibly well and does it with some interesting instrumentation, great sax solos, cool vocal performances that play to the strengths of bowie’s voice at this point in his life. I give this a 4/5.
Overall this a phenomenal album. Compared to their previous albums this one turns really dark and really gothic. And you can tell that straight away with the first song on this album which has got to be one of my favorite songs on this album. This album just captivates you straight away with the very dark and heavy guitar coupled with Robert Smith’s fantastic vocals.
Overall it’s a really good album. The minimalist arrangements really allow the lyrics and other individual parts like the drums, guitar and the base to really shine through. I feel like it’s a really brilliant record despite me not being familiar with their other records.
I’ve never really been a fan of Coldplay however this album really shocked me. It’s a well constructed alt rock record with really nice piano. Very enjoyable experience with many memorable tracks like “politik”, “daylight”, “in my place” and the title track.
The social commentary is the real star of this album. This rating is based solely on the apt social exposition. Huge credit for cultural, social, and political relevance. However I don’t think I’ll be listening to this album again any time soon.
The social commentary is the real star of this album. This rating is based solely on the apt social exposition. Huge credit for cultural, social, and political relevance. However I don’t think I’ll be listening to this album again any time soon.
I really enjoyed listening to this album. I like how it can’t really be categorized into one specific genre. The nice instrumentals coupled with his amazing voice were phenomenal.
I thought this album was extraordinary!!! I like how he provides explanations to Indian music theory, instruments and techniques in order to introduce the listener to the song. Overall a very interesting album.
This album is phenomenal. It’s undoubtedly one of the best hip hop albums of all time. Before listening to this album, I wasn’t quite familiar with nas’ work. However I was quite impressed by this record. My favorite track was represent which had these really good synths. And I loved the very ethereal horns on the closing track feel almost dream like. His lyrics are so articulate and they flow so logically.
It was super psychedelic, beautiful and entrancing. With such a cool sound and incredible instrumentation. I thought this album was really solid from front to back and there were a lot of songs I loved on here. I did think that there were a couple of songs that were pretty forgettable but for the most part this album was great!!!
To be honest, I never really got into James brown because his vocal style never really appealed to me. That said, I thought this was a decent live album. The musical instrumentation stood out the most for me.
The album starts out fine but it becomes incredibly boring and repetitive. A lot of the tracks here feel very simplistic, and admittedly they do work on a moderate level, but wouldn’t be hyped to hear on a regular basis. Overall the natural repetitiveness did go along with the songs.
It’s a decent Irish folk album. The instrumentals sound nice sometimes but mainly boring. Shane sounded like a really annoying old man, he just sounded terrible. I only liked two songs and the majority of the listen was me just waiting for it to be over.
This album is an unparalleled testament of the band’s artistic evolution and experimentation. The album features innovative uses of traditional rock instruments alongside unconventional ones. With a melancholic yet lush backing, showing the band’s willingness to blend rock with classical sensibilities. However some songs weren’t very memorable and sounded the same.
This album is definitely one of the most iconic British albums. It was poppy with its catchy hooks and very British humor. But while the album is humorous and unserious, the instrumentation on this album is fantastic. Overall, parklife is a fun and nice album that does an amazing job at incorporating pop with rock in a creative and memorable way.
I thought this album was incredible. I do respect his instrumental ambitions on this record. The song writing track for track is very good. The song writing was definitely the highlight of the record, mixed with raw emotion and kind of Beatles inspired melodies.
Not a bad album in my opinion. I would say it’s a bit bloated but her voice carries the music when the instrumentals aren’t as interesting to me. I don’t deny that this album inspired a generation of pop artists. Overall the album was okay.
Overall, I really like the sound of the record. I could not help but hear the influence of Bowie all throughout the album. I think the guitar work is fantastic all over these songs and was really the component within the sound I found myself mostly drawn to. I this is a good record but it feels a little too tied down to the fact that it’s relying on such obvious influences and no song quite hits the same highs for me as the opener does.
This album is full of very powerful and anglers moments that give this project a lot of spice to play around with. I would say the lead singer’s vocal range is used in a manner I don’t see very often
What an addicting listen. Something about the amazing instrumentals, the admittedly bad but still endearing vocals, it’s just so enticing. I guess if I had to pick one main issue it’s that I’m not crazy about most of the writing here, as it just completely failed in keeping me interested.
I’m glad I listened to this album. I love how it beautifully welds together Brit pop with psychedelic rock and some elements of shoegaze. It is definitely an exhilarating listen throughout its 50 minute duration. This album is truly a masterpiece.
A great synthpop record that despite its dated sound, still holds up well to this day. There are lots of groovy baselines that I really enjoyed. It’s a very pleasant listen, and while it has some tracks that I don’t care for much m, the highlights are very enjoyable and overall, it’s an enjoyable liste.
From the opening track he wastes no time lobbing grenades, lamenting US arrogance while simultaneously basking in the adoration of his adopted home. This duality, disgust and desire romance and disdain runs the entire record, making it one of the most biting yet oddly tender work. What makes this record stand out is its sheer clarity. This album is produced with a more polished sheen that snaps everything into focus. The guitars sparkle and the rhythms hit harder than expected.
Outside of the fantastic singles, this album is straight up forgettable. The synthetic drums and bass don’t do this album any favors, the tunes sound robotic as hell, and the songwriting is corny AND horny to the point of being a bit unbearable. “TV Dinners” and “I got the six” are prime examples of this. The singles are great, they have a punch and memorable hooks, and the album sounds nice with the windows down speeding on a freeway, but all in all this is only about as good as background music can be.
This album starts off strong but it falls through halfway. While I’m not a huge fan of her vocal style I did enjoy the classical arrangements. I feel like the instrumentation stood out the more for me. Overall it’s a pretty decent album.
Nixon is a beautifully produced alternative take on classic genres but it drags a little too much for an album its length unfortunately. That being said the vocal delivery was not memorable, and after spending 49 minutes of my life listening to this I couldn’t recall a single thing after finishing.
All the songs here are incredibly similar. The thing is, the lyrics in general are boring. The vocals are incredibly monotone. The instrumental bases aren’t that entertaining. The only outstanding song here is “This Ain’t Living”, not only thanks to its social commentary but mainly because there’s another guy rapping and singing l, instead of the main singer. Overall this album is incredibly forgettable and monotone.
At first I got very excited with this blend of reggae-rock. It’s a very interesting approach. However, this record is just wildly inconsistent. You have really incredible highlights, between 3 or 4 but as an album it’s never quite there. The rest is disappointing. Aside from it just sounding like some white boy college music.
First off the vibes here are utterly immaculate. I absolutely adore the lush string arrangements and bossa nova style of every song. Frank’s vocals are great. However, where this record falls is just the general lack of variety. “Girl from impanema” is by far the best track on here, and unfortunately it is the opener too. The first half is lot stronger than the latter half. Again, absolutely gorgeous record, incredibly lush and subtle, and great for a very passive listen.
Overall this is a pretty solid alt rock album with pretty good vocals. Some songs lack memorable hooks and song progressions. However, oftentimes pretty, and consistently enjoyable rock album.
This is a very interesting album. The riffs are strong, the mood is dark, and there’s a real edge to the whole album that gives it weight. Overall a decent record.
This was a really good listen. As the music and lyrics go, they’re as expected from the genre. The instruments and rhythms are blood pumping and frenetic with some little touches of melody added time to time, and there’s voice is very in your face. When it comes to lyrics, the themes touch social criticism, betrayal, suppressed emotions and dealing with being an outcast, making the album very relatable. In general, this is a very memorable and consistent hardcore punk album.
Enjoyable, has some fun twists and turns. I liked pretty much all the songs but felt underneath all of them that something was missing, idk.
Nick Cave displays a variety of singing styles throughout the album in which his vocals range from not great to a little better. The instrumentals were better. I did also enjoy the incorporation of a choir in some tracks. There were several interesting compositions sprinkled throughout the tracks. Overall this record was okay.
This album was definitely ahead of its time. Really crazy this came out in 1976 but sounds newer than that. Interesting throughout, but with a completely clear identity and uniqueness.
There were some nice moments of glam excess but nothing essential to be found here. Decent
Definitely an assault on the senses in my opinion. Just not the best jazz album.
FAVORITE TRACKS: PROWLER, REMEMBER TOMORROW, RUNNING FREE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, STRANGE WORLD.
LEAST FAV TRACK: CHARLOTTE THE HARLOT
WOW.
The heavy and distorted baselines reign supreme on this album. The album is a very pleasant French electro and its songs are sequenced well.
Every bit of this record was charming. It’s so simple yet such a comforting, cosy folk rock album. Their roots rock approach to songwriting made this a consistently good listen.
I was honestly hesitant at first, but I ended up enjoying it far more than I expected. It’s certainly not the most memorable record I’ve ever heard, nor a contender for one of my favorites, but the bongos are just so fun.
One of the greatest bands in history but this record didn’t quite hit the mark. Sonically great record, but lacks the polish and emotional weight from later projects. Some tracks feel like their idea is stronger than their execution.
Billy Joel is an absolute legend, this is some of the most interesting bluesy-piano-pop music ever made. This album has such a strong selection of tracks with a blend of more rock-focused songs and some sweeter piano ballads.
Overall this is a decent a hip hop album. I absolutely loved the first half of the record. I really like how the first track “tical” sets the tone for the album. With that high pitched hook that really encapsulates that manic energy. One of my favorite things about this album was the fantastic quality of the hooks. This album included some phenomenal relentlessly chugging forward bass lines and these eerie high pitched synth noises.
I actually really enjoyed this. It maintains the energy of classic metal and has good riffs, but it’s clear that they hadn’t yet reached the variety and musical quality they would achieve in Painkiller. There isn’t anything wrong with this record, and there isn’t anything amazing about it. It’s a classic, but not absolutely jaw dropping.
Every second of this album is absolutely insane and I can’t think of a single flaw. Just a very iconic album. The riffs are pretty simple sure, but they’re so fun and energetic. Billy Joe Armstrong also does a good job here, his kids low-energy, “lazy” vocal delivery may seem like it’d contrast the instrumentation, but they’re work surprisingly well together.
This album is a great mix of quirky instrumentation and unique melodies. I mean this record is loaded with bizarre time signatures that are difficult to follow and raw production which probably shouldn’t work but it does and it’s phenomenal. Overall just a very well produced art pop abum.
The Rolling Stones are obviously a massively influential band, and one of the most famous in the world, but this album is actually the first I’ve listened to from them. Wild horses blew me away, what a great song, and I’d never heard it before! The production helps keep the mood as well with each song like “Can’t You Hear Knocking”, the song is loud and quick as someone who needs a fix badly. Overall it has a pretty consistent sound, with some variance in structure, mood, writing, vocal style, and it really allows for an engaging and interesting listen.
I think for 1972, this album genuinely might have some of the most inventive and creative sounding instrumentation of this decade but the biggest thing that weighs this album down for me is I don’t like the singing at all. I think the vocals are honestly way too over the top and annoying but the instrumentation and production are so damn good it’s hard to not really enjoy theses songs. I honestly think this had the potential of being a near perfect album but the vocals hurt my enjoyment of this album so much for me personally as well as a couple of slow tracks.
Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” is simply beautiful. It’s really easy to see why this album is held in such high regard in the genre and music in general. 10 stunning tracks back to back. Her lyricism is genuinely some of the most gorgeous, nuanced and metaphorical and human poetry. I love Joni’s vocals too, they sound gorgeous over the really nice folk instrumentals and alongside the great songwriting. This is the first Joni Mitchell album I’ve heard and I’d be more than happy to get to know her discography and see what else is in store.
This is a masterpiece that absolutely deserves its critical acclaim. The performance on the vocals, man…I’m still lost for words on how I’m feeling right now, and not forgetting about the instrumentation, which is S tier as well. This might be THE best art-rock album of all time, hands down, it’s amazing.
Real dislike for Rod Stewart’s vocals. But Jeff Beck’s guitar work and compositions here really caught me. The instrumentation on this album sounds gorgeous. Other than my distaste for the vocals, the musical elements were pretty impressive, which is why I thought the instrumental tracks were the best and most enjoyable.
Absolutely incredible! I’m in love with how well produced this album is. Through the expansive arrangements and stripped-down, intimate ones, this album never seems to lose its emotional resonance. This album creates a sound that is both lavish and reserved. Another interesting layer comes from Beck’s voice, which works perfectly with the soundscapes he’s working with. Overall it’s an album that turns heartbreak into something beautiful, while also creating an unforgettable experience.
The cohesiveness of this album is lacking but I think it adds to an interesting and unique artistic expression. Yes, as a whole feels so ahead of its time. Jon Anderson’s vocals should be placed in the late 70s and 80s, and their use of such complex time signatures is wacky. The bass is also is also way more at the forefront of the songs here, which makes it feel very groovy.
Some really glorious funk infused soul tracks on this album, particularly the opening track which is such a great introductory moment. It seamlessly satisfies isolated listening and listening in the context of the film. Overall it’s a solid soundtrack and very soulful.
Chris is a funky and confident synthpop record. I initially thought I’d be deleting the French ones but they’re all so good and there’s really no weak track. It’s a gorgeous well produced pop album with a simmering pulsing queer horn radiating throughout. This record is crisp, clean and awfully fun to dance to, as most great pop albums should be.
This is definitely a well made record and the songwriting is solid. This album maintains a very consistent level of quality and songwriting that I really couldn’t complain too much about as each artist got their own spotlight and very nice collaborative moments that showcase each of their talents in such telling ways. Overall the simplicity mixed with the very soothing acoustic guitars was phenomenal.
The first three songs are amazing! One banger after the other. The rest weren’t quite as good in my opinion. Overall an incredibly funky and decent record.
I didn’t enjoy this very much. Besides “Tainted Love” which is obviously a great song, these songs range from silly(“bedsitter”) to creepy (“sex dwarf”, “seedy films”) to annoying (“chips on my shoulder”).
Just great chamber folk l, pretty insane this was released in the the ‘60s. The production is super crisp and the instrumentals are really well crafted. It’s absolutely devastating to see how he accurately predicted how his art would be cherished when he’s dead and not when he is alive in a fruit tree. GORGEOUS ALBUM
This was my first time listening to Hugh Masekela. Some good melodies on here. But overall feels long and uninteresting. What I liked the most about this album is the piano. It has the most interesting solos and does a few incredibly wonderful intros to some of the songs, like “Minawa”, “Inner Crisis” or “Normal”. In the end, I think this is great background music, as I did get quite bored trying to give this an active listen.
This is a really solid album, there are a lot of bangers on here as well as some catchy songs. It’s not as good as “Live Through This” though. What stands out to me here are the guitar riffs and the raspy vocals full of character.
Just because it laid the foundation for American folk music to come, doesn’t make it any less boring. Also, what the fuck was he thinking when he recorded the song “Black Baby”? I know it was the 50s but, Jesus.
Some all time bangers in this one!!!! This was an incredible psychedelic rock album down to the smallest little detail. The instrumentals and vocals blended in perfectly together and really made this 33 great minutes of music. Even the slower parts that people say are boring are still amazing.
Simply one of the best musical recordings ever. Sometimes I forget how the tone of certain songs shift when played acoustically. It’s like the pain is amplified through being in such a raw, unfiltered, unedited format, the emotions are just so much more potent. Kurt’s voice, while very raspy and rough, is one of beauty, perfectly depicting the sound of grief and pain. There are so many elements that contribute to why this recording is as iconic as it is. I truly can’t praise this recording enough.
The marriage point between shoegaze and britpop, which makes for a shockingly wonderful swirl of sounds. Beyond the obviously brilliant opener, so many of these tracks feel like britpop pushing in such a uniquely psychedelic way, such as “The Rolling People”, “Space and Time”, and “Lucky Man”. This record really shows how The Verve are firmly among the britpop greats.
This is actually a pretty good album. It has a more minimalistic approach, with gentle guitar work and some orchestral arrangements that gives it a sophisticated chamber pop vibe. Not to mention she is genuinely a very good name to know when looking into prominent lesbian musicians, someone who let her sexuality be public at a time where it resulted in protests at award shows that had her nominated. Overall I really love her voice on this.
This album is arguably the perfect evolution from his prior project, with more interesting instrumentals and writing and a really good vocal performance. However, aside from the obvious highlights on the album ( Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It), I can’t say I enjoy this album as consistently as I did Off the Wall. Honestly, I don’t what they were thinking naming a song PYT.
This is a weirdly wholesome and fun experience, sure, they may not be The Beach Boys in terms of Baroque Pop, but this album certainly has a nice relaxing, lush, and fun sound to it. This is definitely my favorite Kinks album even if they have songs better than this album’s best. It holds together really well and is AGGRESSIVELY British, like blatantly obviously. And in all the best ways possible too. This feels like a trip to the English countryside in the form of an album and honestly, much like those trips can be, it’s bliss.
Goes insanely hard. Gets a little bit unfocused and too rough around edges in the second half, at least for my liking, but the first couple of tracks are amazing. It starts as fun and groovy noise-rock and then slowly descends into more and more of a repetitive mess, not entirely for me but I will definitely return to those first few tracks.
This is definitely an interesting and unique album. There are definitely some super intriguing moments of instrumentation that were great to listen to but were also an equal number of songs I thought were slightly boring or repetitive in nature and they were drawn out longer than I would’ve liked. I think the instrumentation is fine and there’s nothing bad about it by any means but I would never see myself coming back and listening to any of these songs personally on my own time. So while I did like some songs, this wasn’t my type of music and isn’t for me.
