Reviews by dave_the_rave

Previously rated Loveless 2.5. This isn't as good and I use good loosely. 2/5.

Like the other Pere Ubu album on the list I actually liked it despite it's low rating. I guess people don't like weird and I do. These type of albums are the reason I did the challenge. Not to confirm Abbey Road is indeed a 5* album. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

Similar to the last A Tribe Called Quest album. I'm sure it deserves its place for it's historical significance but it's just not my thing. 3/5.

Certainly deserves a place on the list. 3/5.

Thought I'd like this. It wasn't good. Over-produced and indulgent. 2/5.

I'm bias as I've seen him live and he puts on a great show. It's also sold 7 million copies so it hit a chord with people massively in Ireland and the UK. 4/5.

Origins of pop-punk, can't say I was a massive fan of the vocal. Guitars and melodies stood out. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.

Historically significant but corny 40 years later. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.

Now that's how you open an album. Had my ass moving fast at 8am. Slowed down after there, was a bit up and down but mostly good. Got a bit samey but fun overall. 4/5.

Man I hate his voice. This isn't as bad as his usually whiny BS but it's still not good. 2/5.

Surprised how much I enjoyed that. Knew the name but never listened to an album. 4/5.

Probably here for the songwriting but the songwriting isn't so good you need to hear it before you die. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.

Could see this gowing on me. Probably deserves a re-listen. 3/5.

Great vocal, but can feel a bit samey and the screaming fans wasn't a positive. 3/5.

Hahahaha. Wild. 2/5.

Went from the double album Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to this cheese. No business being on the list. 2/5.

Perfect example of an album I never would have touched if not for this list. Find it odd when people are complaining about something other than generic rock popping up. Why even do this?

Certainly a historically significant and it deserves a place. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

Thom Yorke sounding at times. It's good overall. The arrangements are good and it's probably on here for that and the songwriting more than anything else. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

FYI The album is only the first 10 tracks on Spotify.

I liked it but I like weird. Maybe it deserves a place on the list. 1968 is still a very experimental time (just look at how music psychedelic rock is on the list this year) so I dunno how innovative these guys actually are. 3/5.

An album that's here for its songwriting. It's a nice album. Struggle to see this in context of the time since I feel like I've heard this sort of thing a million times by now but this supposedly help paved the way for Americana. Can't confirm. 3/5.