After a bit of deep in quality in 1981 with Almost Blue, Elvis Costello quickly turns it around with Imperial Bedroom, which sees a more focus on his songwriting and lyricisms then any of his previous attempts making it one of the more thought provoking albums in his career. Alongside some interesting sounds and ideas bursting out of this record it makes for quite an intriguing listen and one which has a lot to unpack. The main problem is simply the long tracklist and although not necessary his ... read more
Elvis Costello & The Attractions, continue their amazing streak with Armed Forces, filled with sarcastic and political charged lyrics filled in a lively and upbeat atmosphere makes for one of there most catchy and memorable albums they have made. Filled with some of their most iconic songs like Oliver's Army and some fantastic deeper cuts such as Party Girl and Senior Service. Armed Forces is 12 tracks and pure fun
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Accidents Will Happen 9/10
Senior Service 8.5/10.
Oliver's ... read more
Dexys Midnight Runners' debut album, Searching For The Young Soul Rebels, is a lovely fusion of Blue-Eyed Soul with the upcoming new wave sound for an unique listen one which makes its bitter-sweetness with its boastful and energetic sound which is so lush but the power of this debut is within the lyrics and the passion behind the album creating such an impactful album namely on tracks like Geno. Some of the deeper cuts don't hold on as much as the lead singles but it remains consistent enough ... read more
Filled with mostly filler, Stripped one of Christina Aguilera most known album is one which suffers from being nothing but safe 2000's contemporary R&B whilst not pushing much for the genre. There are some good songs here and there but the album has no focus, other artists simply did this sound better and in more interesting ways, seriously the spanish influence on this record adds nothing. I will stick with the singles and some songs but return to this album has a whole is simply a bit of ... read more
Undoubtedly, one of CHIC's best record and a classic within the disco scene with one of the most influential and memorable songs, Le Freak, however with 7 other great rhythmic, lush tracks, C'est CHIC does what disco does best and that is getting everyone up on their feet and having a party with the music.
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Chic Cheer 8.5/10.
Le Freak 10/10
Savoir Faire 8/10
Happy Man 7.5/10.
I Want Your Love 9.5/10
At Least I Am Free 7.5/10.
Sometimes You Win 7/10
(Funny) Bone ... read more
Billy Bragg at some, if not, his best work. Talking with the Taxman about Poetry is a testament to Mr.Bragg's amazing songwriting skills with ppowerful and impactful lyrics which are still to this day political charged and alongside the folk rock soundscape makes for good sound for one whcih stands and protest with its energy and at times sarcastic humor. It's a conscious and lovable album filled with many great and quotable lines and
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Greetings to the New Brunette 9/10
Train ... read more
Before the Bee Gees took their dive into disco, they were much like many other bands early in their career in the late 60's were a pop rock group and the Bee Gees had a more baroque pop focus sound with their double LP, Odessa, which sadly gets quite overlooked due to their later career sound as this is a very good warming lush experience, with most of the songs have a compelling structure and story for a well rounded listen.
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Odessa (City On The Black Sea) 8.5/10.
You'll ... read more
One of Barry Adamson's most recognizable albums and a solid acid jazz album which fuses genres of the 90's such as industrial, trip hop and dark jazz for a nice fusion which comes with its ominous and mysterious sound wrapped in a sense of anxiety which gives this album alot of edge of some of his other work and although some deeper cuts on this album don't add much. The atmosphere is does build it's surreal and done great for quite an engaging listen just wish it was more streamlined.
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Honestly, Aerosmith at their best and most consistent, Rocks, is a 9 track 70's hard rock classic filled with amazing catchy songs from Back in the Saddle and Rats in the Cellar and was influential for the making of Glam Rock. Filled the brim with raw energy and the band members bringing their best work for a more focused album than its predecessor Toys in the Attic
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Back In The Saddle 10/10
Last Child 9/10
Rats In The Cellar 8.5/10.
Combination 7.5/10.
Sick As A Dog ... read more
Echo & The Bunnymen's debut, Crocodiles, might not be the most intentive or best post-punk album even during it's early inception or in their discography but it remains a consistent release filled with a more neo-psychedelia influence making it a more energtic and psychedelic feeling and another than anxious feeling of post-punk is presence it is more of one which comes with warmth
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Going Up 7.5/10.
Stars Are Stars 8/10
Pride 7.5/10.
Monkeys 7.5/10.
Crocodiles 8/10
Rescue ... read more
Doves' sophomore album continue their sound of dreamy britpop with The Last Broadcast which is a great follow up to Lost Hopes. Filled with a warmy atmosphere slowly opening it's arms wrapping around you, making you feeling within a surreal bubble of melodic emotions, Alongside some great singles and even though the deeper cuts aren't as sharp it stands as a very good album.
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Intro 7/10
Words 8/10
There Goes the Fear 9/10
M62 Song 8/10
Where We're Calling From 6.5/10
N.Y. ... read more
Although, it is the weakest album Florence + the Machine has put out, High as Hope is still a very good record filled with many highs but often feels less memorable and plays it generally more safe then their previous attempts. I do love how the album let's Florence Welch's vocal take a more center stage showing how powerful her vocals are and how introspective her lyrics can be but often can fall behind with a safer soundscape to back it up and thus the album because simply less dynamic of a ... read more
After 4 years, Florence + The Machine return with another great more rock focus art pop record. filled with some of their more overlooked songs but yet still contains that lovely catchy tunes with amazing hooks and Florence Welch's creative and passionate songwriting for a well rounded and uplifting listen.
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Ship To Wreck 9.5/10
What Kind Of Man 8.5/10.
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful 8/10
Queen Of Peace 8.5/10.
Various Storms & Saints 7.5/10.
Delilah 8.5/10.
Long & Lost ... read more
A consistent chamber indie pop record filled with strong songwriting and lyrics and although it remains consistent within its 18 tracks, i wish there where more highlights such as Disillusion, Once Around the Block and the opener The Shining. However, with a strong concept making the album cohesive and its mellow soundscape make for an hour of entertaining music.
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The Shining 9/10
Everybody's Stalking 8.5/10.
Bewilder 7/10
Fall in a River 8/10
Camping Next to Water 7.5/10.
Stone ... read more
Sepultura continue their amazing streak in the late 80's and early 90's with Arise with sees them at their most aggressive, angry and violent with some of the best but yet most brutal guitar work which is simply outstanding from Andreas Kisser, alongside a tight, cohesive track list and you have a great death inspired thrash metal release.
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Arise 10/10
Dead Embryonic Cells 9.5/10
Desperate Cry 9/10
Murder 8.5/10.
Subtraction 8/10
Altered State 8.5/10.
Under Siege (Regnum Irae) ... read more
The Who take a more experimental approach to The Who Sells Out, creating one of the most well known albums from the sub genre of Mod, Freakbeat. Fusing elements of the rising psychedelic scene in the 60's to their music creates for some of their most playful, satiricial and often just crazy music which both intriguing and yet often feels rigid. It is an important record for them because it showed the world how willing they were to experiment outside of their established sound with My Generation ... read more
Charli XCX lets the deconstructed club / bubblegum bass sound which dominated her last 2 records take a bit more of a step back and let's the 80's synth pop disco craze which has been mainstream (The Weeknd or Dua Lipa for example) for a while take a center stage with her music. Although she still makes good catchy tunes, the record is simply put, safe which i can't help but feel a bit disappointed given her previous effort being simply put utterly creative, it seems almost night and day to how ... read more
Charli's self titled album amazes me for one major reason and that is perfect mix of being able to make a mainstream sounding, catchy album filled with unconventional sounds and style and the pure amount of experimentation for a pop record here is simply great and makes for an intentive and engaging listen and although i think, the record is quite front heavy and the second half loses steam, there is nothing short of some of Charlie XCX's most catchy, upbeat and energetic work on here.
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Charli XCX at her most creative peak and still stands as one of the most exciting, thrilling hyperpop records to be put out. Now with this album more sitting with me and more time to indulge with all its sound i can say it is her best work filled with both catchy yet intriguing music filled with amazing elements of deconstructed club, glitch pop and bubblegum bass alongside some of her most introspective and thoughtful lyrics for a well rounded and exciting pop release.
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pink ... read more
For me, Mirage is easily the most overlooked Fleetwood Mac album and mainly due to the fact by this time the New Wave genre was sweeping across the world with a lot of new ideas and sound and thus 80's Fleetwood Mac can't overshadow by this competition but i would argue this album stands on its own and shines throughout with tracks like Gypsy, Hold Me and That's Alright, there is a lot of deeper discography cuts which are gems. Following the same pop rock formula they have establish since the ... read more
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