Reviews by dave_the_rave

Hard not to tune out mentally when listening to this one. I like funky music but this wasn't my jam. Kinda came across like a Stevie Wonder rip off. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.

Pretty uninspiring. I like new experimental things but I don't really get what was trying to be achieved here. Will never revisit and would never recommend this. 1/5.

When I saw Steely Dan I wasn't happy.
4 songs in and all good so far. Pretty catchy and I'm familiar with a few so far.
Guitar on Reelin ' In The Years is sick. Getting a Phil Lynott vibe from the vocal.
Thinking Donald Fagens solo record left a bad taste in my mouth.
This is a good album. 3.5/5. Raising to a 4.

80s dad rock. I have friends that enjoy this (born late 80's/early 90s). I never have and probably never will.

4 songs in and I'm bored already. At least Throbbing Gristle kept my attention.

Usually pretty good at separating the artist from the art but they didn't credit Linden Hudson on a bunch of stuff and they stole a full song which was proven in court so that directly impacts the art.

Due to lack of personal enjoyment and the lack of credit given on song writing this was going to get a 1.5...then TV Dinners came on. Jesus wept. 1/5.

I couldn't stop laughing when I heard the wailing "hit by a rock". I don't think thats the intention though haha.

The album is abrasive and experimental. I don't think this deserves to be the lowest rated album on the site. It's certainly belongs on the list. The lyrics and topics are pretty disturbing too. Will is listen to this again? Probably not but I think this album is intended to challenge the listener which it succeeds at.

2.5/5. Raising to a 3.

Wtf is Robbie Williams doing on this list?
Sounds like knockoff Oasis at times.
I get that leaving Take That was a culturally significant moment in the UK and Ireland but that doesn't mean a mid album belongs on the list of albums to listen to before you die.

Angels and Let Me Entertain You keep this from being a 1.

2/5.

Love this album. So much so I even have the vinyl. Blend so many styles and could be seen as the greatest non-American soul album.

4.5/5. Raising to 5.

People out here giving Steely Dan 5's and Korn 1's are showing their age and their thrash taste.

My album yesterday was Abbey Road. Safe to say this won't be another 5 but if you can't appreciate Freak on a Leash I pity you.

Limp Bizkit had more an influence on me than Korn but they are still groundbreakers when it comes to nu metal. I haven't listened to this album much. I like it. It's a bit repetitive and overly long but I can definitely see how teenagers filled with piss and vinegar would love this.

3/5.

I smiled like a Cheshire cat when I saw what todays album is.

"Come Together" is iconic, "Something" is beautiful, "Here Comes the Sun" is stunning. They truly went out on top with this album.

I love "Golden Slumbers" gets me in the feels every time.

The oddest song on the album is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" - Harrison recalled: "Sometimes Paul would make us do these really fruity songs. I mean, my God, 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer' was so fruity." He's right.

The Medley on Side 2 - has everything and I even heard the Alabama Shakes Hold On riff in "Sun King".

5/5.

Listened to the original tracklist not the extended.

Is this a album that needs to be listened to before you die? I don't think so. If this is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time then live albums aren't my thing.

2.5/5. Raising to a 3.

Not as good as Blue.

It's not bad, I just wouldn't be putting on this album again. 3/5.

Pretty sick to hear one of the first doom metal songs off the bat which is completely contrasted when the second song kicks off with a harmonica.

Black Sabbath and NIB are the highlights.

Ground breaking record that stands up pretty well. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

Psycho Killer is timeless. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

Thought this would be a get a higher rating since I'm familiar with the Strokes.

Its ok. First Impressions of Earth is a far superior album. 3/5.

LOOK IN MY EYES WHAT DO YOU SEEEEEEEE?!

I only know that song since it's the theme song of a wrestler. It's pretty catchy.

The vocal is so 80s. Sounds like a mix of Huey Lewis, Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins at times. This man can belt out a tune.

This is the kind of album I never would have heard if not for this list. I like the various style changes from hard rock to funk.

3.5/5. Raising to a 4.

Boring, bland, repetitive and over-produced. Nothing new or interesting. The breathy vocal is annoying.

How does this qualify as an album you must hear before you die?

1.5/5. Raising to 2.

The first four songs on this album are bangers.

Where did Moby go?

Easy 4/5.

This album had a really interesting history in terms of production. The songs recorded as demos end up being the best versions/songs on the album and the Rick Rubin produced songs are the weakest on the album.

The various production ideas come through when listening but not in a good way.

I thought this would be a nailed on 5 but it's no Thriller.

Great vocal and 5 top tier songs. 4/5.

"Same as it ever was, same as it ever was..."

Once in a Lifetime is the standout.

Didn't really vibe with the rest of the album.

2.5/5. Raising to a 3.

4 of the first 6 songs were the singles. Those singles are all bangers but the album takes a nose dive after. It ends up being too long and 20mins could easily be chopped.

3.5/5. Raising to a 4.