I really want to like this, and the return of the arena-rock sound certainly hits me in the nostalgia, but the lyrics are lacking - you can feel the lack of a Berg who pushes for specificity instead of broad statements. Hopefully the rest of the album is a pleasant surprise, and it will certainly get spun regardless.
Shame they were not able to find the masters here, but for what's possible it's a really nice collection. It's a shame we lost Guaraldi so young - he certainly had more great work in him.
Really nice remaster of a one-of-a-kind album cycle. It took me a while to get into it, but even as the somewhat crazed music of a genius in crisis, the genius still shows.
CCM magazine's 2001 list of the top 100 CCM albums of all time - review #1 (randomized)
Charlie Peacock is an interesting artist. He was a major player in the CCM scene, but before it exploded. He started a label, produced albums, discovered Switchfoot, and is lauded within the scene. I'd never really listened to any of his work.
Lie Down in the Grass is a really solid debut album. It's very 80s, but it's well-produced and unique. Peacock is known for being a ... read more
I am a sucker for these unplugged sessions from nobigdyl, they really captures the atmosphere and a unique take on his tracks.
This is an... interesting? unexpected direction for Seryn.
This popped up as a (presumably paid) Spotify recommendation, and it is really solid for a tiny artist's apparent first full album. Title track in particular hits quite hard.
Either this is underrated or midnights is MAD overrated. At least her post-evermore lyric issues are set to catchy music this time.
My grandparents keep everything. Their garage is full of labeled boxes; usually mixes of family heirlooms and random things they bought at estate sales or Cracker Barrel. When I was younger, I loved exploring their den. My granddad had shelves of 70s and 80s hard sci-fi with fascinating covers, and drawers of VHS tapes, records, and 8-tracks.
When I was in college, I "borrowed" my Dad's receiver and CD player from his college years. It was a great dorm addition. I bought a ... read more
★★★★★
I had never explored Black Sabbath until Ozzy's passing (RIP). Damn, what an album - truly a masterpiece IMO. I was amazed at just how much you can still see the blues influence on heavy metal. Despite what critics at the time and Christian moms everywhere claimed, it's not cheesily satanic, but the music is definitely dark. The guitar work is incredible, the drumming and bass are also solid, and Ozzy's voice completes the witchy, otherworldly atmosphere. The ... read more
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