Reviews by happynapper45

Seems pretty Bowie inspired even if it didn’t take me there

How bout the Intro, I’m sure no one’s mentioned that one yet. It’s very of its time already which doesn’t bode well for the aging of this album (2.5/5)

Good relisten but not the most compelling Cube album, still some noticeable rough edges (3.5/5)

I would not be doing this list if not for Iron Maiden, it was at their concert that music clicked for me and became my biggest hobby.

This album is amazing. Bruce has a great debut and the storytelling is some of the best Steve has to offer. Iconic screams (title track, Run to the Hills, Hallowed), iconic drums (The Prisoner, Run to the Hills) shout out to Clive for his grand finale, and iconic bass Gallup (basically all). This album really bolstered the idea of each individual track telling its own story and getting lost within those worlds. It made a younger me imagine a satanic possession, question and criticize the treatment of Native Americans before school ever did, and contemplate the final moments before certain death (how would I feel and how would I evaluate my life). Just a seminal album for me and it still fucking rocks

Up the Irons

Maybe the first EP I’ve seen on the list? Good energy and snappy production, it was a good entry (3.5/5)

Ngl I expected something heavier. Every now and then you’d get a chugging riff reminiscent of early Metallica before it would immediately cut back to some bs (2.5/5)

Not much to say about this one, it was alright (2.5/5)

Elevator/lounge music but for a real classy joint

Just revved up the list again and got a mid British album, we’re so back (2.5/5)

Great soul album and amazing vocals as one would expect. Respect has to be one of the greatest songs of all time, show me someone who dislikes that song

This sounds dated but in the best way possible. The warmth of her voice accompanied with the piano reminds me of a relaxing Sunday (3.5/5)

The kings of simplicity. I loved this album as a kid and it’s still great after some time away. The title track might be the best rock and roll song of all time. RIP Bon

Cool mix of sounds on here. I’ll have to check out more of their stuff (3.5/5)

Cheesy but very nostalgic for me. They were my first concert and a lot of these tracks are just simply fun to still jam along to. Maybe trim a couple songs off

Future 1
Sonic Youth 0

(2.5/5)

Not my thing and a bit tedious (2.5/5)

Hot take: I was always underwhelmed by Meth’s solo work, especially when comparing the debuts of Liquid Swords, OB4CL, Return to 36, and Iron Man, and on this revisit I feel the same. It’s solid but Meth feels detached from the beats (which is crazy with how good his flow can be) and he doesn’t leave a lasting impression on a lot of tracks. I think it’s the weakest first step forward outside of the Clan

This was my favorite so far of the Madonna albums, and it seems to be her quintessential work, deserved for the list

Pretty good, felt more varied than Arular. Whenever there’s a mega hit on an album it jars me, there was no flow or pomp just BAM, Paper planes like a brick through a window

Recognized a couple tracks but a bit too hokey for me (2.5/5)