Reviews by mattrickpow

Overall: 8/10

I've never really been that big of a fan of 2Pac but this album might have converted me. The man had so much charisma and talent behind the mic, it's hard to deny just how much power the man had as a lyricist. I would have enjoyed some more interesting beats at times, but this was overall really great.

Fav Song: If I Die 2Nite

Overall: 6/10

Billie Holiday had such an interesting and unique voice that makes me want to love this, but the songs get so boring and repetitive that it just becomes uninteresting. Still good, but a change up in style would have been nice.

Fav Song: You've Changed

Overall: 8/10

Once again, I am not a fan of double albums. There's absolutely a 10/10 masterpiece in here, and I totally understand why George would want to release a double album after having his songs turned down for The Beatles for so long, but it's just toooooo damn long and there's some songs in here that bring my rating down a bit. Still, the good stuff is incredible and probably would have become Beatles classics if the other guys had let George spread his wings.

Fav Song: Beware of Darkness

Overall: 6/10

The first couple of songs had me excited, but this ended up being a perfectly unexciting album. The songs aren't bad or anything, they just didn't really do much for me.

Fav Song: A Good Idea

Overall: 7/10

Green Day was probably my first "favourite" band ever, as I was a huge fan of there's in elementary school. This album was always a weird one for me, as I always really enjoyed it but felt that some of the songs weren't up to the standard that I enjoyed from Dookie or Insomniac. I like the rock opera feel of it, but it can be a bit bloated. The real stars of the show are the big suite songs, those two songs are probably the best thing Green Day has ever done.

Fav Song: Jesus of Suburbia

Overall: 6/10

Honestly, I hate Perry Farrell's whiney ass voice and also everything else about him! Dave Navarro is cool and so are the other members who's names I don't know. This album is kind of bloated and I didn't really need multiple long ass Jane's Addiction songs.

Fav Song: Stop!

Overall: 7/10

If you like celtic music, you'll probably love this. I don't like it as much as the last Pogues album I got, but it's still really good. I would have liked it to be a bit harsher if I'm being honest.

Fav Song: The Gentleman Soldier

Overall: 8/10

One of the best straight up jazz albums I've ever heard. It basically sounds like all the instruments are having one big argument, but they're also so in sync that you just know they're gonna make up by the end of all of it.

Fav Song: All Blues

Overall: 7/10

I obviously know that Kings of Leon isn't an amazing band or anything, but I can never hate those first 4 albums cause I have so much nostalgia for them. There's do many great songs on this album that I can forgive the stuff like Use Somebody and 17. I grew up on this band and they'll always have a special place in my heart.

Fav Song: Closer

Overall: 6/10

I've realized that I just don't understand the appeal of Marvin Gaye. It's not that I don't like soul or funk or anything like that. It's not even his voice or lyrical content. I can't put my finger on it, but I just don't get him. I think his music is fine, and I'll never complain if it's put on at a party or something, but it just isn't for me. I like this one more than Let's Get It On though, more variety overall.

Fav Song: Is That Enough

Overall: 10/10

Genius. Maybe my favourite Radiohead album as a full experience, the electronic soundscapes are gorgeous and I think this is the best that Thom has ever sounded. Essential listening for every human being on earth.

Fav Song: Idioteque

Overall: 8/10

This is that classic folk stuff that I really enjoy. Jack has a great voice and poetic lyrics. I loved it.

Fav Song: Dink's Song

Overall: 6/10

Lots of genres going on here, but there's a definite rock atmosphere to the whole thing that I really enjoyed. I won't be listening to it too much, but its worth your time.

Fav Song: Nick

Overall: 7/10

Pretty good classic punk album with great female vocals and some interesting instrumentation going on. Not much different from other punk albums of the time, but this was the best era for punk so it's not a big complaint.

Fav Song: Germfree Adolescents

Overall: 5/10

Not bad, but I didn't get a lot out of this one. It kind of sounded like a parody of disco at times. The title track is still pretty fun, but there's not much else to sink my teeth into.

Fav Song: We Are Family

Overall: 8/10

Glam rock that borders on punk at times, this is a really fun album. I love the whole drag thing they have going on and these songs rock harder than I ever expected. Gonna be looking out for this one to buy on vinyl.

Fav Song: Trash

Overall: 7/10

Infinitely more interesting than more than half of the albums in this list. I wouldn't say it's something I plan on coming back to often, but there's a lot to like here. If you don't want to challenge yourself with new types of music then why are you even here???

Fav Song: There's Always Room on the Broom

Overall: 8/10

Definitely shouldn't work as well as it does considering acapella music is generally not my thing, but Björk is such a singular and unique talent that she manages to make it beautiful and less annoying than usual. I'd even say this is one of her best albums, I really dig what she's got going on here.

Fav Song: Where is the Line

Overall: 7/10

Chill and relaxing, I love the vibe of this one. It's a pretty long album for what it is, but I wasn't too bothered by it.

Fav Song: Black Steel

Overall: 7/10

Part of me wishes we could have gotten one more album from The Who that sounds like this. Only a small part though cause it kind of gets old after a while. I feel like they all immediately had chemistry and charisma out the wazoo, and it's fun to listen to.

Fav Song: The Kids Are Alright