Rated 10/10
Here’s a deep cut I’d never heard from an amazing year in music. Genre bending, psychedelic, and experimental. It’s not flawless but it gets 5 stars from me - because it’s just the kind of treasure I hope to find among in the 1001. Enjoyed it and will return to it!
Rated 6/10
A couple strong tracks and I don’t really think the title track quite gets there. There is some great music going on behind the lyrics and way-too-serious vocal delivery. This came out in 1969… go back two years and find the Doors first album doing everything this was trying to do, so much more successfully. But hey, getting a classic from 1969 is welcome nevertheless.
Rated 8/10
Everything about this is intriguing. And sounds pretty good. I’m rounding up to 4 stars.
Rated 6/10
Great song titles. Interesting and somewhat engaging music. Apparently making a statement. Probably an acquired taste…
Rated 6/10
Some great noise and guitar work on this rock’n’punk album but something was missing. The second track was covered by REM, I’m told, and that was a highlight.
Rated 4/10
Very unclear why this must be listened to before one’s demise. Some will enjoy it nevertheless. But for me it does not invite another, closer listen.
Rated 4/10
Intelligent progressive pop. It doesn’t always excite but it’s a quality production.
Rated 5/10
just in case you didn’t know, this was recorded after the Let it Be (or “Get Back”) sessions. It shows that they stayed at the top of their game till the end. Literally till The End (one of my favorite songs on this album.) George Harrison was clearly coming into his own, as he contributes Something and Here Comes the Sun.
Rated 8/10
Listened twice. Great sound, consistent, and pleasant. I would return to it.
Rated 8/10
The eightiest poppiest of 80s pop, but some pretty interesting things going on below the surface. Really is a lot of fun.
Rated 10/10
You can’t not listen. It pulls you in and insists you enjoy the remarkable musicianship.
Rated 6/10
Was pleasantly surprised as this album kicked off. It retained a good sound but, at least first time through, didn’t give me much reason to return. Better than expected overall but can’t get it past three stars.
