I really enjoyed California, Belly of the Beat, and Easily. The rest was fine but nothing impressive.
Nakamura, Just wanna rock, and Days come and go were good, everything else was painfully boring or veering on just plain bad .
*Listens to dark side of the moon*
"HOLY FUCK THAT WAS FUCKING AMAZING! How can you even match this let alone surpass it?
*Listens to wish you were here*
"HOLY FUCK THAT'S HOW!"
Both are still 100s cause they are both perfection in their own ways. I have ZERO critiques and they are MUST listens.
I wasn't feeling this album until it got to "In the light" and from then on it was a much better experience for me. The later half of the album is the Led Zeppelin I prefer over the first half. That Zeppelin is just boring radio rock for me and it got old years ago.
Despite that this is still a good album overall that doesn't really have any misses. Very consistent and strong performances throughout.
Gloria: Man that was a lot of fun! It's been a minute since I just ENJOYED a song for what it is rather than giving boring critical thoughts on why I am liking what I am hearing. It's a lot better to just let loose and let the music carry me.
Below is a string of thoughts that led to an internal debate I constantly have when listening to albums for the first time. If you're interested then please keep reading, but if you're just here for my thoughts on this specific album to this album, skip ... read more
50th Review!
And it's the one artist that I look forward to the least while going through the top albums from 65 to today long term project that I am going through. I have yet to hear one single song from Brian
Eno that doesn't go in one ear and out the other. It's SO boring to drudge through. I just don't get the hype in the slightest.
I have yet to have listened to a jazz record that hasn't bored me half to death.
Born to run and Jungleland HARD carries this album.
(Finishes Jungle land)
Ok WOW that was special! That Alone upgrades my score from a 60 to a 65. If you were to listen to one song from this album make sure it's Jungleland!
I enjoyed "Harry's house/Centerpiece" and the closer "Shadows and Light" everything else was meh to me.
I'll admit that the only reason I am even listening to this is because the album art Intrigued me. Looks to be a solemn knight with half a face with a glowing cross in the background. (Is this FF16? Cause it kinda looks like it to me.) And there's only one other review so I have little to no gage on what to expect. I predict medieval/ orchestral music and if I am lucky maybe some backing vocals to amplify the emotions. Alrighty then, enough rambling let's see what Rizza's "Limbo" is ... read more
Oh shit, I see the name Frank Zappa. The last time I heard from you you were a 100 album. Of course zero pressure, but I still got standards since I know what you are capable of. Anyways I hope this is a fun album for this Friday evening....
Inca Roads: It's certainly an engaging and interesting listen. It's got the goofy lightheartedness I have come to expect out of Zappa. Can't say it's anything particularly great though.
Can't afford no shoes: Still a pretty stand Zappa song. This album ... read more
If I read correctly then Parliament is like Funkadelic's sister band? Then if so, then I got pretty good expectations for these guys. Funkadelic's "maggot head" got a hundred for a reason. Now I won't set my expectations THAT high, but I hope I have a lot of fun with this one...
P-Funk: Now this was pretty creative. Having this be like a live radio station was pretty dang cool. I hope this theme is sprinkled throughout the album but not too invasive that it harms a song's individual ... read more
Alrighty then, this is being typed before I even listen. I have heard snippets here and there of Fleetwood Mac and I have always said to myself that I need to hear more cause this is just great! Well today is that fateful day! Let's see what all the hoopla is all about:
Monday morning: Starts off ok, but hey the harmony is always a plus for me...Yeah, just finished it, and it's ok. Nothing to get excited over.
Warm Ways: I'm liking the soothing instrumental to start things off. The singing is ... read more
Rating #50!
Magic man Is a classic that is even better than I remember!
I also really enjoyed Soul of the Sea.
The harmonies and the Banjo were nice highlights that helped Dreamboat Annie stand out.
White Lightning and wine has the same quality as Magic man in that it's a lot of fun to listen to, I want to learn the song so I can sing along. And it is probably a favorite at karaoke cause it's so fun to sing.
I also really enjoyed "I'll be your song". While it's a slower ... read more
I enjoyed the "Ommadawn pt2" a lot better than pt 1.
On horseback was a fun little tune with a catchy chorus.
In Dulce Jubilo continues the medieval trends that this album's instrumental has. And I like myself some good medieval music! It just gives a rich whimsical feeling that makes me feel like a little child playing innocent games in the backyard with my siblings. The electric guitar though somehow enhances that feeling!
First Excursion abandons the medieval music and lets ... read more
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