Reviews by franticj3

Always enjoy Frank's voice but the slower nature of this one wasn't what I was looking for. Maybe scores higher on a different day

Never listened to Elvis Costello before. Unsure if this was the best candidate for a first timer

too long and not enough interesting things happening

I've still not figured out what I enjoy about electronic music. It's usually not much, and this album reinforced that feeling. You'd think with a bunch of different electronic albums on this list that I'd find something that appeals to me but so far, nothing.

Had a hard time putting my 70s hat on for some country, a genre I'm already pretty "meh" on.

I've only gotten one other Nick Cave album and I enjoyed the punk elements and style a lot. That isn't to say this was bad, but I wasn't expecting somber piano throughout. I suspect a different mood gets a higher rating from me.

AC/DC perfected their craft. It may be simple, but there's some really catchy songs on this album. As a rock and metal enthusiast, you'd think I'd like this more but their simplicity has bored me more often than it's entertained me.

I thought it was satire, and when it became apparent that it wasn't, I quickly checked out.

Only partially available on Tidal and YT Music so can't fully rate

Reggae's never been my jam outside of a few Bob Marley songs. Mad respect for the man behind this, but the album itself didn't wow me.

Arctic Monkeys, but not. They're not something I seek out often, but I respect. Same story here

Good punk album lifted up by the saxophone section

EDM isn't for me so I'm not surprised I didn't enjoy this, but it was far more boring than I anticipated. Not sure if I need to hear this before I die.

I don't seek Taylor out yet I knew a good chunk of this album. I think that speaks volumes. The only thing keeping it from a 5 for me is the lack of variety in the lyrics.

Production is great, I enjoy Freak on a Leash, but man it hasn't aged well at all.

As someone who enjoys so much of what this influenced, it's a challenging listen to say the least. Does that mean it should have a "classic" rating? It's the classic album to point to if someone claims they "listen to everything" and you want to put that to the test, sure. But does it need to be in the same conversation as some of the best music ever made? I'm not sure I believe that to be true.

Another 3.5. Theres a reason they're #4 of the big 4

Would go 3.5 if I could. Incredible musicianship bogged down by lyricism that feels juvenile at many points.

Too long

Title track and Mrs. Robinson cover = great. Everything else = mid