Reviews by leekelleher

Meh.

Yet another 90s nostalgia kickback! Funk rock, love it. But the album length felt a bit too long now.

Classic album artwork!

As for the album itself, I can't make my mind up. The guitar riffs are ace, but feels dated now, maybe "you just had to be there, man!"?

I knew of Steve Winwood (and various bands), but hadn't heard of Traffic. Some parts felt too long, like a carried away jam session, but it's a short album so not too overbearing.

The folklore of John Barleycorn was interesting to read up on. #TIL (Funnily enough, it was referenced in last week's Inside No. 9 episode "Mr. King")

I enjoyed it. "Glad" could be a cinematic track, I'd half expect to see it popping up in a future Edgar Wright movie.

It's not terrible, I can see why people like it. Some interesting bits in the title track, Monkey In Your Soul and East St. Louis Toodle-Oo cover, but overall I wasn't that into it. 2.5

Cock rock at its finest!

Enjoyed listening to a bit of Elvis. There are some slow crooner tracks littered throughout the album, which always seemed to be followed by an upbeat track, redeeming itself. Overall, a good variety.

Operatic pop, often cinematic. I was half expecting to dislike this album, but ended up thinking it was alright. 2.5

Another ex-1001 album.
http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex

I didn't like it at all. Felt like I'd heard this kind of thing in plenty of other more well know late-2000s alt/indie/faux-folk/hipster bands.

I like the artwork, if that's any consolation.

I'm not sure what happened, I totally lost myself in the music. Fantastic!

I never really listened to Judas Priest, other than Breaking The Law, I didn't know much about them. Enjoyed this album, headbanging most of the way through.

I like the Eagles and I love The Big Lebowski, such inner conflict! 😎

I like the hits, Take It Easy is a favourite, but as an overall album, it often lags in places.

I can see why this album was included, Liz Phair was considered a breakout female star on the 90s alternative rock scene, and for supporting Smashing Pumpkins.

For an angsty, sexual empowered, vocal-led singer/songwriter - it's alright. Feels like it paved the way for the likes of Alanis Morissette, Tracey Bonham, et al. Could have been half the length and still had the same impact.

Brenda from Bristol says "you're joking - not another one?!"
How many Iggy Pop albums are in this list?

It's significant, in that, after Iggy's rehab, only with Bowie's backing, the record company would give this album a chance. In that context, the album becomes more interesting - without it, although well produced, it's fairly average.

Enjoyed this album, classic hard rock! There were a couple of tracks that dragged a bit, but then pulled right back up with another hit. Gotta love Gibbons' guitar work.

My 90s rock nostalgia bias strikes again!

Come to think of it, I enjoyed it more now than I did back then.

I can't help but think of the Family Guy skit -- "Randy Neman, sits there all night and days singing about what he sees".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARP6dXMlWQ8

I know a bunch of Led Zeppelin popular songs, but hadn't listened to the albums. Enjoyed this one, really dig the classic rock vibe.

P-Funk, come on, who wants to get funked up?! awww yeeeah!

I hadn't really listened to much of Gabriel-led Genesis, (which is odd as a I have a soft spot for 80's Peter Gabriel). First time listening to the whole album, quite enjoyed the prog-rock, best experienced inside a wardrobe.