Rated 8/10
I can see how this fits in alongside other 70s punk like Sex Pistols, but the more elaborate instrumentation and lyrics focused more on love than anger are very interesting and set it apart. Really cool stuff.
Rated 6/10
I hadn't heard of this before but it's pretty fun. Not sure it's really an album you MUST hear before you die, but it's enjoyable hip-hop. She's got good flow. The beats and lyrics are solid but not remarkable either really in my opinion.
Rated 10/10
Absolute fire. All the instruments here are firing on all cylinders and feel so tight. The pronounced Latin influence mixes so effectively with the psych rock elements.
Killer album. The production here is so lush but still never overshadows her amazing voice. I love the Thom Yorke features too as a Radiohead fan.
Rated 10/10
Great ACTUAL country with relatable lyrics that don't just read like parody. This is the real deal. Dolly's voice here is incredible too, alternating between gorgeous and deeply heartfelt.
Rated 8/10
Stark and dark post-punk but still makes some attempts to be palatable and catchy which balances it out well. It has just enough sense of humor to lighten it up a bit without feeling too cheesy for the most part.
Rated 10/10
One of the greatest folk albums of all time. His vocals are so intimate and emotive, and the guitar playing is immaculate.
Rated 6/10
Cool mix of loose folk and some psychedelia. I enjoy how casual it feels, without sounding sloppy or lazy. That cover art is atrocious though.
Rated 10/10
Killer as always from Nick Cave. This is one of my favorites from him. The PJ Harvey collabs add some nice variety to the album. Instrumentally I think this is one of his most gorgeous releases.
Rated 8/10
I'm a sucker for 60s psych rock, what can I say. This album is very spacey and chill, while still having enough energy to keep it open. I love the ethereal vocals and guitar.
Rated 8/10
Definitely the peak of Roxy Music. I love Eno and this album is one of the best examples of his rock side. Bryan Ferry's vocals are also on top form here. So much emotion behind them, but also a ton of humor.
Rated 4/10
80s pop. Kind of a snore. I didn't outright hate it though.
Rated 4/10
Certainly is a 70s rock album. It's fine. Inoffensive. It certainly doesn't approach anywhere near The Beach Boy's brilliance.
Rated 6/10
Classic rock still remains firmly not my thing, but as far as it goes these guys aren't too bad. Lots of catchy melodies and the lyrics are humorous enough to actually be interesting.
Rated 6/10
Love the instrumentation blending a lot of classic country with some contemporary (for the release) rock stylings. The vocals approach that style of country twang that grates for me at times but overall they aren't bad.
Rated 4/10
Fairly generic 80s new wave. It's fun and inoffensive but isn't doing anything really novel or interesting to me. Good upbeat background music though.
Rated 6/10
Solid mid-60s psychedelia. It's nothing mindblowing today but even attempting an 18 minute long track in 1966 is pretty impressive.
Rated 10/10
Queen don't miss. While this isn't my favorite Queen album it's still pure bangers.
Rated 6/10
A bit corny and on the nose if I'm being honest. Instrumentally it's darker than some of his other work, which matches the subject matter well but comes off as somewhat drab unfortunately. Definitely not his strongest in my opinion but still solid.
Rated 10/10
As a certified sadboi, I am mandated to pay tribute to one of the kings. This album is flawless and beautiful.
