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OH there's Usher! I've been looking for him! Great to have Biggy Smalls be a part of this album!
Ah Taylor Swift. The biggest name around the world right now according to my ignorant western view. She had a big tour that saved local economies and stimulated the national economy. She has had numerous hits throughout the years, but the ones from what might be her most successful album to date "1989" back in 2014 was an entirely different beast. Her music was fucking EVERYWHERE. Music videos were hitting a billion views back when that was still super impressive for YouTube. She was ... read more
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What a unique and interesting vaporwave album. Can't say I have heard anything quite like the unhinged vibes this album provides. I love it! I need more of it! This was honestly fucking amazing at points and that fucking closer is pure insanity in the best way! Fantastic stuff, highly recommended!
Favorites:
- I Don't Want to be Alone
- Turn Me On
- Forever Mine
- Control Yourself
- You Bring me Joy
- Drained
- And Now I Am Like You
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A pretty ok city pop album with a strong finish. Like honestly those last three tracks are on another level than the rest! So I recommend you check out the last part of the LP at least, but if you want to give the whole thing a try I won't promise you will enjoy a lot of it.
These nerds are cooler than you will ever be.
SO close to perfection! If only "Fa-Ce La" held up to the amazing quality of the rest of the album! Those fucking guitars, that fucking Bass, and you can't forget about them drums!
What an amazing and thoroughly enjoyable album full of memorable moments and highlights! HIGHLY recommend you check this out!
It took a few tracks to warm up to it, but man this album is phenomenal! Once I got to "Ashes to Ashes" there was zero misses! This album might be right there with Bowie's very best in Ziggy Stardust, especially if on further listenings I learn to enjoy the first three tracks.
At this point Bowie's decade long reign at the top of critical acclaim is nearing it end for now, and what an album to go out on!
This album is surprisingly catchy,got some STRONG writing, Bowie's rizz is ... read more
Now this is more of what I expect from Kate Bush!
This is such and ethereal magical fantastical album full of awe and wonders! Her voice and the production are absolutely amazing! I am struck almost speechless at points of this album. I was pretty blown away! So this was what all of the hype was about!
It ain't perfect since some songs didn't hit as hard as I would have liked, but FUCK THE ONES THAT DO HIT????? Whew, I can't form the words, I just can't. This album is astonishing and you ... read more
What's up with many acclaimed albums of 1980 and having black and white covers? Like seriously like every other album cover is black and white it seems.
I was looking forward to listening to a full Prince LP for the first time, and this was a disappointment unfortunately. It was a pretty flat and uninteresting listen with horny lyrics. I have heard PLENTY of music with that kind of description and was never impressed with them. This is no exception and being such a iconic artist of the 80's ... read more
The first album I have heard in the 80's that actually FEELS like it was made for the 80s, and holy shit is it phenomenal! I didn't expect an album to be both so reserved yet so explosive in how it evokes all kinds of emotions out of the listener! This album is honestly insanely good! I loved almost everything it had to offer and I am stupid exited for what this iconic decade has in store over the horizon!
Favourites:
- No Self Control
- I Don't Remember
- Family Snapshot
- And Through the ... read more
Gothic rock huh? Well it is a bit spooky and ominous I guess.
This album is a stand out amongst it contemporaries at the time, I haven't heard anything quite like this up to this point. I liked parts of it but most of the album doesn't bring much interest.
Recs:
- Double Dare
- In the Flat Field
- Small Talk Stinks
I love the gentle synths mixed with the disco elements to make an excellent segue between the late seventies into the iconic synths that would dominate the decade to come. This is such a pleasant and easy listen. Everything just works and Gracie's voice is so good! A very enjoyable album that I highly recommend you check out!
Favorites:
- Private Life
- Love is the Drug
- Bullshit
- Pars
Yeah no.
I'm seeing people praising this albums grotesque and messiness as if that's supposed to be a good thing. Yeah yeah you're probably going to tell me " well that's the point ya moron" well I am sorry for not liking what my ears are hearing. Sorry for having an opinion geez.
Yeah I didn't enjoy this album at all and unless you vibe with the grotesque and messiness of it I would say that you shouldn't press on cause it doesn't get better.
This might be Marley's strongest effort yet.
At first when listening to his early work I didn't get the hype over him in the slightest. I was hearing the same song over and over again in my perception. It wasn't until I listened to "Kaya" that it clicked for me. Ever since then I have seen his music and messages in a new light. And what a bright light it is.
This album is the third one in a row that I have been pleasantly impressed with what I was offered, and I am getting the ... read more
Eh. It's ok disco but nothing essential. I enjoyed "Tenderness" and " I'm Coming Out" but otherwise it wasn't anything interesting.
Tedious and meandering with no destination in mind.
This was a bit rough to get through. Like this sounds a bit outdated for 1980 and the singers voice is a bit too whiney for me to be unbothered by it. This wasn't the case with previous albums so IDK the voice bugs me this time. The instrumental is interesting in theory until you realize they are not really going anywhere with them. The momentum of the album never changes much so you get real comfortable and familiar with the pace of things. ... read more
FINALLY a fucking Prog Rock album! It's been too long! After all of that endless punk I thought I would never get my true love back!
This album is like right on the edge of being great but there's too much songs that I wasn't feeling for me to give it the full 80. BUT what I did enjoy out of this album was such a breath of fresh air that I am just beaming in joy! Thank you Alan Parsons and gang for this (almost) great album, I am very grateful!
Favorites:
- The Gold Bug
- Snake Eyes
- The ... read more
An ok offering from Bruce. Its not his best work, and the album is a bit too bloated for me to stay engaged with it. There's some gems in here but they aren't enough to have the hour and a half runtime be worth it.
Recs:
- Independence Day
- Hungry Heart
- Crush on You
- Stolen Car
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