Lazarian

[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #547]:

I was incredibly surprised when I found out this is an almost pure country record. After listening to "Ingénue", I expected all of her work, past and future, to be singer-songwriter oriented, but guess I was wrong. I should start reading more into the history of the artists I listen to...

So basically this album is essentially a country project. It may have some touches of vocal jazz, but I think it definitely counts as ... read more

[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #546]:

What a way to start the month...

This thing is tedious as hell. Vocalist sounds unbelievable annoying due to its twang. Instrumentation is just modernly produced basic country mixed with some elements of Heartland Rock, like bells, pianos and big choruses, but instead of feeling passionate, like Bruce Springsteen, it makes the songs even more cornier.

Nothing redeemable or worth talking about from my point of view.

[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #545]:

For an album with some interesting elements, and a very relaxing sound (in general), it bores me a lot.

The thing that surprised me the most about this album is the use of the vibraphone. It is a very nice sounding instrument and in this case, it contributes very well at creating a very soothing feeling. I wish I could say the same thing for the rest of main elements. I think the guitars aren't as interesting, and Tim Buckley's voice ... read more

[1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die #544]:

A decent swamp rock album with a nice bluesy tone.

The element that shines the most are the vocals. John Fogerty's voice screams "classic rock voice" thanks to how raspy and full of attitude it is. It also reminds a lot to Chris Cornell and Robert Plant, just to make clear how characteristic it is.

The rest? It is fine. The instruments sound very good and play some decent rock mixed with blues tunes. Nothing that truly caught my ... read more