Love Over Gold has a special place in my heart considering that it was the first vinyl that I've bought after moving to the US for university. Ever since then, I've absolutely loved listening to this album, particularly the tracks Telegraph Road and Industrial Disease. The funky guitar tricks of Knopfler stand out (as per usual) and I don't ever see myself getting tired of it. While it's not as memorable as Brothers In Arms, Love Over Gold still gives listeners a glimpse ... read more
I came into this record with sky-high expectations, and while the listening experience wasn't as euphoric as I thought it would be, I truly enjoyed the dark & melancholic atmosphere that The Smiths created so attentively. Bigmouth Strikes Again followed by There is A Light That Never Goes Out stand out as the two most memorable singles for me, but the brief calmness in I Know It's Over is also certainly a memorable section of the album giving the listeners a much deserved break ... read more
It was past 4 a.m. when I first listened to this album and I have no regrets! The guitar riffs blend in effortlessly with Vedder's vocals and tracks like Black and Jeremy makes you crave for more, elevating the album's experience significantly. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Ten for anyone who's curious or newly getting into the grunge scene.
While it isn't necessarily as captive as "The Magazine", The Boutique still displays Zina's wide vocal range and devotion to jazz pop with a fun twist. In this day and age where pop has become vastly uniform, it's always a pleasure to find something new/unique and Zina's creative complexity is a great example. I'm confident that she'll follow this one up with even better hits in the near future and I certainly look forward to hearing them, both live and ... read more
Joni Mitchell's "Blue" is perhaps one of the most calming and soul-soothing albums I've ever listened to. The simplicity of an acoustic guitar alongside Mitchell's raw and emotional vocals is an amazing combo that I find myself revisiting whenever I'm in need for some inner peace.