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1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. One album a day, chosen by a generator.

Day 119.
This was really not for me. Psychedelic folk doesn’t have to feel this much like a burnout. I get that the album is going for something mystical and free-flowing, but to me it was just hard to stay engaged. Even being so experimental. Nothing really pulled me in, and instead of sounding immersive it just felt tiring. By the second half, finishing it felt more like a chore than anything else. I can ... read more

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. One album a day, chosen by a generator.

Day 118.
This really wasn’t for me at all. I found the whole thing oddly exhausting, like it kept circling the same ideas without ever giving me anything to latch onto. I can understand this kind of dry, repetitive sound is intentional and might appeal to a lot of people, it even worked for me in some of these tracks, but mostly it just felt monotonous. The vocal style especially made it hard to engage with ... read more

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. One album a day, chosen by a generator.

Day 117.
After my first experience with White Blood Cells, this felt like an even stronger statement. Seven Nation Army is obviously a classic and one of the highlights, but this is packed with electrifying songs. The mix of blues, punk, and garage rock feels raw but incredibly purposeful, and Jack White and Meg White make so much out of such a stripped-down setup. It never loses its confidence or its rough edge. ... read more

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. One album a day, chosen by a generator.

Day 116.
I was already intrigued just by the cover and the title, but this ended up being even more fun than I expected. It’s theatrical, eccentric, lively and packed with brothers Ron and Russell's charisma. I can definitely see why this wouldn’t be for everyone, but I loved how full of ideas it is. There are so many pop layers packed into these songs, and somehow it feels way ahead of its time. ... read more