Not my favorite album by The Byrds but i love the move to a more psychedelic sound from that makes for some enagging and in depth listen with impressive riffs and overall soundscape and some of their best songs namely Eight Miles High but some songs don't add much to the overall experience for me like the closing track and I Come and Stand at Every Door.
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5D (Fifth Dimension) 8.5/10.
Wild Mountain Thyme 8/10
Mr. Spaceman 9/10
I See You 7.5/10.
What's Happening?!?! 8.5/10.
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The The's debut, Soul Mining, is a classic within the New Wave era, with some of the most interesting ideas and sounds to come out of the early 80's, there is nothing short of excellence when it comes to this album soundscape and alongside the conscious melancholic lyrics creating this existential dread works for wonders and leaves a lasting impact on the listener.
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I've Been Waitin' for Tomorrow (All of My Life) 8/10
This Is the Day 10/10
The Sinking Feeling 8.5/10.
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Ryan Adams' debut, Heartbreaker, still stands as one of his best outing yet and a classic 21st century alt-country / Americana release filled with a consistent 15 tracks and 50 minutes of melancholic lyrics of loneliness and well heartbreak for a passionate album crafted well, for an emotion listen whilst having a nice range of different styles and catchy songs which stay in your head, Heartbreaker is simply a well rounded great album.
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Ghost decides to go full 80's hard rock on their latest album, taking a huge influence from the AOR movement and well although there are some albums i like from that generation and it is clear those are which Ghost choose to take influence, it mostly just falls flat for the band. The overall, themes and story is interesting but most of the songs call off as well safe, and too focus on sounding 80's that a lot of songwriting which i loved from Opus Eponymous seems to be gone. There are ... read more
Do I Love Denzel Curry? Yes, of course. Is he one of my favorite rappers in the last 10 years? Most definitely. Do i listen to him way too much? I would personally call it an addiction. So you know when this album dropped I've been listening non stop for 24 hours and for me this is easily another fantastic album by the artist and sees Denzel Curry go back to a more conscious, well string together collection of tracks which tackle political and social issues surround death and his life which ... read more
One of Ray Charles more iconic bodies of work whilst containing some of his more underrated tracks such as Come Rain or Come Shine and although some may argue the big band production takes a lot from Ray C harles vocals for me they do nothing but enough how powerful his voice truly his and how potent it is in a song both in telling a story and how it sounds with the passion and loving sounds coming off. Ray Charles may be a genius.
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Let the Good Times Roll 9/10
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Another very good album by the Pet Shop Boys and continues their great streak of dance pop albums. Very, is filled with rhythmic, upbeat and energetic tracks to the opening Can you Forgvie Her? straight to the closer track of Go West, there is nothing short but songs to get you up on your feet.
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Can You Forgive Her? 9/10
I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind of Thing 8.5/10.
Liberation 8.5/10.
A Different Point of View 7.5/10.
Dreaming of the Queen 8/10
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Paul Simon's self titled album, is an undeniably classic within the folk rock and singer / songwriter, filled with classic songs like Mother and Child Reunion and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard which still stands as one of his best songs he has ever released and even fantastic deeper cuts like Run That Body Down and Peace Like a River. Paul Simon's self titled album is a well thought out and well put together album.
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Mother and Child Reunion 9.5/10
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Paul McCartney's and the Wings' best collabration album which sees them brings the best out of each and contain some of the best work from both artists. The guitar work is seeping with flavor, textures and is just a marvel to listen to. The songwriting is top notch and the vocal performance is amazing and showcases how amazing Paul McCartney's ability was to make catchy pop rock.
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Band On The Run 10/10
Jet 9.5/10
Bluebird 8.5/10.
Mrs Vandebilt 8/10
Let Me Roll it 9.5/10
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Not really my favorite solo Morrissey album but still a strong set of songs and a highlight in his solo career, containing some great songs, which are highlights in his career, such as the lead single The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get and Now My Heart is Full, but often some song don't add much to the overall experience. Vauxhall and I is an album which is openly quite lonely but at times with that comes off quite forced and times unnerving obsessive and although this is nothing new in ... read more
An undeniably great debut by Massive Attack and help set the stage for what Trip Hop is and what it will be in the 90's. Filled with an atmospheric mellow soundscape and an urban theme lyrics, Blue Lines, is nothing but conscious with some impressive production and sampling to create an ominous and enluring sound which simply pulls you in.
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Safe From Harm 9.5/10
One Love 8/10
Blue Lines 8.5/10.
Be Thankful For What You've Got 9/10
Five Man Army 7.5/10.
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Like a Prayer is another strong album by Madonna, filled with a more soulful and funk driven soul, for a conistent album which has many highs with Like a Prayer easily being one of her most catchy and fun songs she has ever released for an eclectic listen filled with great lyrics and it's uplifting sound nicely juxtapose the more bittersweet lyrics.
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Like a Prayer 10/10
Express Yourself 8.5/10.
Love Song 7/10
Till Death Do us Part 7.5/10.
Promise to Try 7/10
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One of Madonna's shining albums filled with some of her most creative ideas bursting out. Ray of Light is an art pop driven record filled with many aspects of Trip Hop and Downtempo for an atmospheric listen which is both relaxing, introspective and strangely spiritual and was an important album in the landscape of pop music and although many strengths of the music is not due to Madonna but more the production, Madonna manages to highlights the strengths of the record with her vocals.
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Although, Leonard Cohen step into Sophisti-Pop is seen as one of his weaker era in his career, I'm Your Man still shines as a grea body of work filled with potent lyrics, his unique interesting approach to vocal and delivery makes for a dark, introspective album filled with interesting sounds and ideas and although he would not continue this in his future records. I'm Your Man shines as an example that Leonard Cohen is more than a folk singer.
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One of K.d. Lang's better and more renegotiable album and showcases how powerful and amazing her vocals are with a simple and old school approach to songwriting allowing her to make her lyrics and voice her wrapped around a sensual and warming soundscape. Whilst not every song on here is a standout song there are some which are amazing namely the closing track being one of her best.
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Save Me 8.5/10.
The Mind of Love 8/10
Miss Chatelaine 9/10
Wash Me Clean 7.5/10.
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Although it hasn't aged the best from the baggy / Madchester scene, Pills n Thrills and Bellyaches is still one of Happy Mondays' best album filled with many great singles and some good deeper cuts with a lovely fusion of rock and dance for a party filled sound one which gets you up on your feet.
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Kinky Afro 8.5/10.
God's Cop 9/10
Donovan 7.5/10.
Grandbag's Funeral 7/10
Loose Fit 7.5/10.
Dennis and Lois 8.5/10.
Bob's Yer Uncle 8/10
Step On 9/10
Holiday 7.5/10.
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Goldfrapp's debut, Felt Mountain, is an ambient pop / downtempo great, filled with so many interesting ideas and sounds and wrapped in a lush and mysterious atmosphere which slowly creeps in darkness which works wonders with the more cryptic lyrics which is simply impressive craftmanship and songwriting by Goldfrapp for one of her best in her discography.
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Lovely Head 9.5/10
Paper Bag 8/10
Human 8.5/10.
Pilots 8.5/10.
Deer Stop 8/10
Felt Mountain 8/10
Oompah Radar 7.5/10.
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I mean it is a classic and for good reason, George Michael shaped the sound of pop in the late 80's with Faith, to the self titled track to the more funk driven I Want Your Sex. Faith is a sensual and sexual release filled with impressive vocals and songwriting for a catchy and energetic listen filled with nothing but memorable songs.
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Faith 10/10
Father Figure 9/10
I Want Your Sex (Parts 1 & 2) 8/10
One More Try 8.5/10.
Hard Day 7.5/10.
Hand to Mouth 7.5/10.
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Compared to other well known big beat albums from the 90's, You've Come a Long Way Baby hasn't necessary aged better then albums like Dig Your Own Grave but containing many massive and nostalgic hits such as the first 2 tracks and Praise You and with some very good deeper cuts, the album still offers some great sampling and a playful atmosphere and although it is a bit too long and some songs don't hit as much it still deserves to be talked about.
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A great country record by the legendary artist Emmylou Harris and stands as one of her best. With elements of rock and progressive country for an album which prides itself within its country roots with classic riffs and its pastoral lyrics and soundscape for an album not only having great highlights but good deeper cuts which let Emmylou Harris vocals and songwriting take center stage.
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Bluebird Wine 9.5/10
Too Far Gone 8/10
If I Could Only Win Your Love 8.5/10.
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