Reviews by marcusmuck-again

Just for the one opening song this album gets 5 stars from me. Even now it's shocking and addictive.

The rest is a odd collection of bluesy, rocky and honky-tonk delivered with skill and swagger.

This is a major game player and I'm suprised it's not near the top in this chart?

Remarkable voice for a 19 year old.

She is clean and clear cut with stark accompaniment on the guitar. It's maybe too clean for my liking and sounds more American folk (Appalachian in places?) to me but I'm no expert.

In the 60's she was a BIG celebrity with Dylan and very influencial but she seems to have faded.

All in all I'm grateful to have heard this but not a favourite.

The epitomy of 80's rock

I kind of like it for nostalgia and because it's so safe. It reminds me of corny 80s 'coming-of-age' movies.

Musically very accomplished, well produced and slick you can't fault it other than it's cliched and not your thing.

Looking at the list of albums released at the same time it's sad to say they are ALL cheese......so sit back and clench.

Just like everyone says: Cydonia meets the Arctics.

It's ok but feels too clinical and controlled which isn't suprising since it's a 'supergroup'.

I'm suprised this is on here!

A perfect slice of 80s pop selling the dream of dusky sunsets in tropical islands with beautiful people.

It's difficult to listen to this as music rather than what it represents.

I liked it at the time but can't help but compare it with other albums that are so much better. Why have a Warhol when you can have a Van Gogh?

Now we're cooking.

Quite simply one of the greatest albums ever produced.

Transports you to another world and leaves you there.

Totally unique when it was released (was it really that long ago?)

I have never stopped playing this album.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Came across this before on another chart. It's pretty highly regarded and plays well- soothing and transporting so it's mood music.

You don't need to know what they're singing about. In fact that helps to concentrate on the music.

Highly accomplished ensemble - smooth and co-ordinated and although this grates on some people it really hits the spot with me.

Superb.

Live Albums:
I've not been a lover of live albums as to me they're kinda like a cheap option (saves on studio time). Minutes of audience clapping too is a drag.

There are some great artists in this category and it's a shame as there are a great many good songs not given their due.

Non-English lyrics:
I also think you don't necessarily need to understand the words to a song but in the case of Brel (who was primarily known for his lyrics) again it's a shame.

The most you can hope for is to appreciate the tune, passion and singing ability.

Maybe just the vibe of the genre? Nice to have in the background....

Not quite sure what's going on with the reviews and whether or not this is in the 1001 at all but I quite enjoyed it.

I initially took one look at the album cover and groaned but there are a few tracks i've heard before and it actually helps knowing nothing about them or the genre.

But you need to be in the mood for loud music........

Vibrant 90's sound. Pleasant brit rock/pop with a cool image.

I'm liking a lot of the sounds on this album tbh so it's one for me.

Iconic and super cool, this album epitomises a whole genre.

Tracks are mainly upbeat RnR pop with a smattering of slower tracks that later characterised Elvis's songwriting. Intelligent lyrics and inspired keyboard from Nieve.

Mr Waits has quite a few albums on this chart.

Well done Mr Waits.

Unfortunately, whilst pretty good and spanning many years they are all pretty samey. I have listened to 3 of them now and they are indistinguishable.

Bluesy, sleazy, smoke filled bars with gravely voice, milkbottles and brokendown pianos.

So this is one of the lowest rated album......

It's not that bad to be honest and musically is quite accomplished, cohesively engineered and produced. If I felt in a sleazy-glam-rock type of mood I'd put this on.

It sounds like a lot of other bands which is ok- they've taken what they wanted.

Overall it's not as bad as some make out.

A bit of nostalgia for sure.

This is authentic punk - shouty and loud with a political slant.

'Police and Thieves' (the cover) is an indication of the direction they went in which is where I left them but seems to be predictably people's favourite song.

This gets better as it goes along and reading about her and her life puts it into perspective. Her infuence isn't just musical.

A wide range of African songs, jazz songs and calypso (I guess that's Harry Belafonte's influence).

Her voice is spectacular.

I guess there's a need to add some contemporary albums to this 1001.

This is really enjoyable but adds nothing to Henley/Springsteen/Petty who all have pioneered this sound.

Still, I quite like it. More ethereal perhaps, haunting guitars and synths rather than rock.

Weirdly I've just had the previous Bowie album 'Young Americans' and it's interesting to see the transition and thinking ahead to Low (which I did a couple of weeks back).

It helps to solidly play them (not just the hits) and get into the vibe. I get a real feel for the 70's hedonistic lifestyle from this. Almost spaced out.

Well written and produced- quite rocky after the smooth Young Americans.

It's Bowie in the end and a classic.

Very interesting to listen to- there's no clear cut classification in my mind. Maybe Trip-Hop/Electronica but it merges from track to track with samples, drum beats and synth.

It's good to have playing in the background or to chill to.

This is a real revalation- of course I've heard these guys in passing but never really listened to this album.

It's a real eclectic mix of style - not entirely original but I found this really enjoyable.

Rock 'n roll and trip hop meets electronic industrial.

This is a Classic.

Smooth and assured- Jazzy and cool.

Neatly framed by the two hits.