Reviews by kitch82

Vol 4Black Sabbath

Rated 8/10

70S Sabbath is very good!

One thing that Sabbath do well is mix heavy rock with beautiful moments. Changes followed by FX is a great example of that.

I love Ozzy’s voice on this album. This album is great.

Favourite song: Changes
Least favourite: I hate a not needed guitar solo. Wheels of confusion has a very long one
Album artwork: Cool cover.

I had never heard of pavement before! My first thought is very generic 90s alt rock and indie. It was a nice album but nothing stuck out. It reminded me of American Pie and music from that era of american comedy.

Favourite song: Newark Wilder and cut your hair
Least favourite: the rest of the album is very meh.
Album artwork: Cool cover if not a little messy.

A couple of good songs in Lazy Sunday and Afterglow but apart from that I really didnt understand the album at all. Lots of nonsense.

Favourite song: Lazy Sunday
Least favourite: All of the album
Album artwork: Cool cover

Lust for LifeIggy Pop

Rated 10/10

I love this album.

It is punk at heart but wrapped in catchy, driving pop that flows effortlessly from track to track. It feels raw yet polished at the same time. There is attitude and swagger everywhere, but also melody and structure. It is such an easy and enjoyable listen.

Iggy and Bowie together were some double act. You can feel Bowie’s touch in the production and songwriting, but it never overshadows Iggy’s personality. The result is sharp, energetic and completely iconic.

Favourite songs: The Passenger and Lust for Life
Least favourite: None worth mentioning
Album artwork: An iconic cover that perfectly captures Iggy’s charisma and confidence

This album is far to sexy for me!! One good song and 7 others seductive numbers that don’t really add much. Not one of Marvins greatest’s

Favourite song: Let’s get it on
Least favourite: You sure love to ball and just to keep you satisfied
Album artwork: Good cover

CutThe Slits

Rated 8/10

I was excited to see this album.

This album is a fun pop punk album that spans all genres but focuses on reggae & ska. It’s fun and an easy listen.

I will go there and say I think their version of heard it through the grapevine is the best cover I have ever heard.

Favourite song: Heard it through the grapevine
Least favourite: All songs are worth a listen
Album artwork: Iconic cover

Double albums rarely work. This album has some great songs on it but there are 28 tracks covering 2 hours, so there is lots of filler. An ode to no one is an example of that.

This album had some beautiful moments. Mellon collie is a lovely instrumental and the album really kicks off with the fantastic tonight tonight. It was a strong opening but really dragged until track 14 take me down.

Favourite song: tonight tonight.
Least favourite: I was not a fan of zero or ode to no one.
Album artwork: Creepy cover

KonnichiwaSkepta

Rated 8/10

Brilliant album, great lyrics, and great music. 4/5. I shall delve into the back catalogue.

Favourite song: Lyrics and shutdown
Least favourite: Numbers
Album artwork: Average cover

Beautiful Freakeels

Rated 8/10

I am not that familiar with Eels; I have no idea how I missed them in the 90S

There are some stand out songs on this album, Novocaine for the soul is a brilliant opening track. I also loved your lucky day in hell and not ready yet, but there is quite a bit of filler. It’s an album of good moments.

Favourite song: Novocaine for the soul.
Least favourite: Manchild, I was not a fan of at all and Spunky was pointless.
Album artwork: The album title is summed up in the album art

God this is long!!

Interesting concept to add a string orchestra to this band and songs. I liked it. It added a layer to the music I had not experienced before.

Favourite song: Master of puppets is a great song, but does it need to be 9 minutes!! I also enjoyed no leaf clover.
Least favourite: The rest of the album became much of a muchness.
Album artwork: Love the cover

A brilliantf funk album, with a blend of rock and psychedelia all thrown in. Its a very enjoyable listen.

Favourite song: One nation and who says a funk band cant play pop
Least favourite: All great songs
Album artwork: Cool cover

Not a fan at all.

I know this album is widely regarded as a masterpiece, but it just does not connect with me. The overall tone feels overly bleak and, vocally, it leans into a style that I struggle with. After a few tracks, everything starts to blur together and I find it hard to stay engaged.

I can hear the ambition and the atmosphere they are aiming for, and I respect how influential the record has been, but for me it feels cold rather than moving. Personally, I have always found Radiohead to be a little overrated compared to some of their contemporaries.

Favourite track: None that truly stood out for me
Least favourite: The overall sound feels repetitive
Album artwork: Distinctive and instantly recognisable, even if the music does not land for me

A very average rock / punk album. Nothing to write home about at all but pleasant to have on in the background and not have to concentrate on.

There are some fun songs and high energy in moments making some of the tracks good. Homesick and get free for example is great.

Favourite song: Homesick
Least favourite: 1969
Album artwork: Cool cover though

Celebrity SkinHole

Rated 4/10

Good album but nothing special. It feels very average. Bar a few songs I would not listen to this again.

Celebrity skin and hit so hard are good songs.

Favourite song: Hit so hard
Least favourite: All are OK.
Album artwork: Cool cover.

The album cover makes me want to love this album enough I want the print of the cover on the wall at home. Lets see!!

I have not heard much Steely Dan before but this album is a great introduction for me. It has some of their most popular hits and the rest of the album is really good too. The opening three tracks are really good and set the tone for the album.

Favourite song: Do it again and reeling in the years.
Least favourite: All tracks are great.
Album artwork: I love the album cover.

I like female punk music, I never knew this!! The vibrance and energy is amazing.

Favourite song: Call me is a great tune.
Least favourite: All songs are good but they do get a bit repetative after a while.
Album artwork: Cool cover