The Foos are favorites of mine, and with their previous album 'But Here We Are' taking a spot among my top 5 records from them due to its sheer emotional impact and powerful, catchy tracks - I was hopeful for their "new beginning". Ilan is a great drummer and a good addition to the band. Sadly, that ends up being one of the few saving factors on this record. I really wish I liked it more, and I've tried, but it has ended up at the bottom of the list for me.
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Revisiting some of the Radiohead stuff I have listened to the least, Pablo Honey needed another go. I recalled it being way more unrefined and same-y. Though lots of the tracks sorta blend in terms of similar tempo, grooves and chord usage, there's still good moments on here. It can't really be compared to like, any of their later stuff but it's not that bad of a listen even if it is some of their weaker work. It's definitely still a very listenable 90's record.
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*Aerosmith Discography Dive: 'Music From Another Dimension!'*
Aerosmith's last record sadly ends up being their dullest and worst. Very very few high points and just a whole lot of nothing tracks, even though they structurally should make sense. There are riffs sure, but the whole thing just feels washed up.
Favorite track: Legendary Child
Least favorite track: Another Last Goodbye
*Aerosmith Discography Dive: 'Honkin' on Bobo'*
Mainly a covers album of blues tunes. Road Runner was decent, and the one original song The Grind ended up being my favorite. Other than that, kinda boring to be honest.
Favorite track: The Grind
Least favorite track: Jesus Is On The Main Line
*Aerosmith Discography Dive: 'Just Push Play'*
Jaded and Fly Away From Here were sorta the only ones I could pick out that I liked. A lot of the other songs felt very bland.
Favorite track: Jaded
Least favorite track: Outta Your Head