This is one of my all-time favourites. Surfer Rosa feels like an album that doesn't take everything too seriously while being completely innovative and inspirational. Songs on the album feels like sudden explosions that mostly last 2 minutes. Typical Pixies lyrics are also here but Albini's raw production and some studio chit-chat's of band members makes you feel like you were present on the album's recording. It's one of the most agressive, energetic and sincere albums I ever listened to.
The beloved Canadian singer-songwriter's 1975 release marked a turning point for Joni, both musically and lyrically. Although 'Hissing', her most experimental album to date, takes a while to appreciate, it has a highly enjoyable romantic-jazz vibe to it. She also abandoned her personal songwriting and created characters on each song to become a social philosopher. 'Hissing', a timeless classic, fed her legacy and influence, and earned the honour of being Prince and Björk's favourite album.
On her 3rd self-produced album, Kate mastered production and became a global artist and a legend. 'Hounds of Love', her most well-known work, consists of 2 acts. First act including five of the most iconic and original art pop songs of all time. On the second act titled 'The Ninth Wave' Kate dives right into the human mind and explores emotions of fear, longing and hopelessness. This part almost feels like a play written by Shakespeare, creating a perfect theatrical atmosphere with her ... read more