Reviews by h3lios

Overproduced music that doesn't gel with its risqué lyrics and Scott's operatic vocals. "Next" is sus 🤨. (2.5)

What did the Nashville sound look like before this? Because this sounds like timeless country to me. This record doesn't overstay its welcome; short and sweet. (3.5-4)

What Are All These Long Song Names, It's Like North English Youth Culture Set to American Rock & Songwriting Is Straightforward... I Love The Drummer He Makes Me Want to Dance/Bob My Head

A softer grunge sound compared to other alternative rock acts. Has some psychedelic moments that give 60s rock an alt feel.

Updated jazz sound for the 70s quiet storm/R&B vibes. Each song sounded very similar to each other.

Jangle pop like The Smiths while keeping most of the 80s pop rock sound. They have some sarcastic and witty lyrics.

Syd's music sounds less space-y here and more improvised and raw while having those early Pink-Floyd psychedelic lyrics. The music becomes more stripped down and the words free-flowing, as if we're observing his declining mental state in real time. Whimsical, nonsensical lyrics aren't really my thing however so not much stood out for me.

Frat rap full of party anthems that makes great use of the TR-808 and rock beats. Reminds me of Run DMC (3.5-4).

Like most jazz albums set to fancy restaurants but this time with a live audience.

Instant Christmas classic with Spector’s orchestral production.

I've realized that I'm more of a singles dude with these albums. Champagne Supernova and Don't Look Back In Anger are so good, but on my second listen of this album, it's still quite bloated with similar sounding-ballads

A blend of Latin, urban, and world rhythms. Hearing Khaled's Kenza and ROSALIA recently has made me appreciate the Santana/Timbaland production here.

The record that laid the death blow to glam rock! Had heard of Smells Like Teen Spirit but never the full album. I'm really surprised how this blew up in the early 90s, when everything popular was either dad rock or mom pop. It was quite edgy for me (ok Polly) but also unserious and playful. That's what I really liked about this record: the sense that it was just three dudes having fun and enjoying the process.

I didn't know he was part of the Wailers! This is my first proper reggae album and despite repeating similar rhythms across songs, the grooves and vocals carried.

The drums in the opening track shouldn't slap this hard 😭. A bunch of interesting industrial sounds set to atmospheric tunes, like German Velvet Underground. I thought I would hate this album given it's the second-worst rated, but I can kinda see the vision. I only see it cause I was playing some Roblox games, and it fit the sound almost perfectly.

The foundation of rock and roll! Very timeless and Little Richard has such passion in his voice, it’s hard not to bob your head and groove.

Sub 100K listeners on Spotify, and for music pretty typical of 80s British new wave. Nothing too special except their lyrics I guess?

Might be mistaken but it sounds like TØP to my ears but with a more country-folk-rock vibe and a chill vocal delivery. Starts off strong but falters after "Earthquake Weather" (3.5-4)

My first non-English record from the generator. First song reminds me of Timbaland's production on FutureSex/LoveSounds. Was surprised by the Imagine cover sung in both Arabic and English. All the other songs blend Algerian and Anglophone music to make a modern, groovy Raï sound. It does suffer from being bloated.

This sounds like an actual studio album with audience "sound effects"! A fun, head-bobbing record to listen to, especially experiencing frontman Phil Lynott's charisma throughout.