This is probably the album that made Kiss diverse. Producer Bob Ezrin really worked these guys, and it shows. The songs aren't mainly just a whole bunch of teeny bopper anthems but something different too.

You cannot go wrong with this album when you literally have classics like, 25 or 6 to 4, Feeling Stronger Every Day, Saturday in The Park, Make Me Smile, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? literally the A side is just banger after banger.

Quite an album

Fresh out of his last group The Future Kings, Jules Shear formed his new band The Polar Bears and in 1978 they released they're first album, Got No Breeding. This album sounds like what it would sound like if Steely Dan played power pop. Not just Steely Dan, but also other soft rock sounds coming from bands such as The Doobie Brothers, Hall n Oates Ambrosia, and Toto. Songwriting wise is very immaculate, Jules is an incredible lyricist who knows how to be relatable without sounding forced ... read more

As someone who doesn't listen to Britpop, I thoroughly enjoyed this album. From the snarky Johnny Rotten inspired vocals to the very punchy guitar riffs channeling the sounds of The Sweet and at some points Queen. Talk about ahead of its time.

After the death of Cliff Burton, it seemed like Metallica as a band was coming to an end. But then, surprisingly and thankfully it didn't stop there. They hired Jason Newstead and went on to create what is now known as one of their best albums they ever made. Instrumentally, this record really carries a lot and brings a big atmosphere to the songs. Kirk Hammett's guitar solos are great as always and so are the riffs. At the time, Metallica were competing with hair metal acts such as ... read more

It's fairly obvious here that Billy Talent have moved on from the angsty, rebellious punk rock they channeled in their first album. There are songs about death, heartbreak, women, A lot of things you wouldn't expect from a band like Billy Talent, but they make it work so well. songwriting wise and Ian D'Sa's riffs come in handy once again and reminds us why we love this band.

Song Ranking:

Devil On my Shoulder
Rusted From the Rain
Definition Of Destiny
Tears Into ... read more

Billy Talent with their first album, The one that started it all. This is the album that features some of their greatest hits such as Try Honesty, River Below, and Lies. The vocals do threw off the first time I listened to Try Honesty, but the more I listened I started to get used to it and now I sort of enjoy it. If you’re looking for lots of angst this is the place to go. Everyone always says they’re second album is the place to start but I think it’s the debut to start with.

Really enjoyed this one. As a big fan of Billy Talent, I was told about how good it was by an online friend of mines from Canada, boy am I glad checked this one out. It's like a quirkier side of the band, still angsty but more comedic.

T Rex 7th album and it’s honestly mid. I’m not taking anything away from the late Marc Bolan may he rest in peace but personally I wasn’t as big of a fan of this album. There are songs that I enjoyed but ultimately not my thing I specifically didn’t care for the tongue in cheek ballads.

If you ask me this is hands down the best live album I’ve ever heard. If you turn your speakers up to 100 it generally feels like you’re there at the concert rocking out to some great rock n roll.

Everyone always talks about David Bowie and Mick Ronson contributing to the band, but they always fail to mention the bass work from Trevor Bolder. The guy really lays it down in each track and you can tell he really knows what he’s doing. Instead of playing one note solos he’s moving all around the bass and just feels it, it’s amazing. A great album indeed made even greater by the diversity in the music and the musicians that helped make it possible to be a thing.