Reviews by mattrickpow

Track 1: Natural Mystic (8/10)
As laid back as I imagined. Classic reggae sounds with a bit more of a rock feeling.

Track 2: So Much Things to Say (8/10)
I'll have to look up the meaning of this song, but it feels angry despite the chill atmosphere. It's interesting they're able to pull off that vibe.

Track 3: Guiltiness (7/10)
Pretty good track. Not much to say as it kind of blends in with the first 2 tracks.

Track 4: The Heathen (7/10)
I should have gotten stoned before listening to this lol

Track 5: Exodus (9/10)
Awesome, hypnotizing song. I loved the vocals on this one, and it's groovy as hell!

Track 6: Jamming (10/10)
Classic. Everything about this is perfect reggae and it's got a bit of funkiness to it as well!

Track 7: Waiting in Vain (7/10)
Another one I feel I would appreciate more with a few bong rips lol

Track 8: Turn Your Lights Down Low (7/10)
This is the most different song on the album. A full on slow jam about doing the nasty.

Track 9: Three Little Birds (10/10)
My favourite Bob Marley song, and by entension, my favourite reggae song. I love the guitar, the lyrics, the background singers and the message.

Track 10: One Love/People Get Ready (9/10)
Beautiful and uplifting.

Overall: 8/10

I'm not a huge fan of reggae as I feel it can get same-y very quickly. For some reason, Bob Marley's music doesn't have that affect as often for me. This was an enjoyable listen, even if I didn't love the songs I hadn't heard yet. I look forward to the other Bob Marley albums in this list.

Fav Song: Three Little Birds
Least Fav Song: The Heathen

Track 1: Them Bones (10/10)
Hits you in the face like a train. Quite possibly the heaviest riff that Jerry ever came up with.

Track 2: Dam That River (9/10)
I've always considered this to be one of the weaker tracks on the album, and it still slaps hard. Another sick riff and great harmonies in the verses (that's pretty redundant to say about AiC)

Track 3: Rain When I Die (10/10)
That opening bass line makes me do a hardcore stink face every time. This has to be one of the sludgiest songs ever written. Layne's vocals are so incredible.

Track 4: Down in a Hole (10/10)
The prettiest song on the album. It used to make me cry every time I heard it and I got a little close on this relisten.

Track 5: Sickman (9/10)
Time to give Sean Kinney some props! He makes this song so much better with his drumming, opening the song with some great tom work and controlling the pace throughout. Very underrated drummer.

Track 6: Rooster (8/10)
I love the lyrical content of this song and the opening harmonies are so gorgeous. I also tend to skip it a lot when relistening to the album as I've heard it 10,000,000 times.

Track 7: Junkhead (10/10)
Best chorus on the album! I sometimes think it's my single favourite song on Dirt as well. Very heavy and emotional.

Track 8: Dirt (10/10)
That opening mixed with the bassline (props to Mike Starr) destroy my brain in a good way. Sludgy, doomy, heavy and badass.

Track 9: God Smack (9/10)
Layne's vocals are so strange here and fit the song perfectly. He was a true artist who knew how to make every song better.

Track 10: Untitled (N/A)
Hard to rate this as it's barely a song, but Tom Araya from Slayer is on this track!

Track 11: Hate to Feel (10/10)
Once again, Sean Kinney makes this song. His drumming impresses me so much here, I can tell it was fun to come up with his parts.

Track 12: Angry Chair (8/10)
The lyrics are inspired and knowing the background makes it much better.

Track 13: Would? (10/10)
One of the best radio hits I've ever heard. Jerry gets to sing lead on the verses, Layne shows off his chops during the chorus and that outro gives me goosebumps every single time.

Overall: 10/10

I didn't even need to listen to this one considering that it's a Top 10 album of all time for me and Alice in Chains are a strong contender for my all time favourite band. I love how depressing and doom-laden their songs are and it's always amplified by the haunting harmonies of Layne and Jerry. Sean ans Mike are also on top form here and I can point to quite a few moments where they stand out. If I had even one small complaint it would be that Jerry doesn't sing lead as much as I would like.

Fav Song: Dirt
Least Fav Song: Rooster

Track 1: The Earth Died Screaming (6/10)
This doesn't feel like a song. It lives up to the album title cause it just sounds like a bunch of bones being hit by even more bones.

Track 2: Dirt in the Ground (6/10)
The piano is nice but I don't like whatever Tom decided to do with his voice here. I respect his commitment to being as weird as possible though.

Track 3: Such a Scream (9/10)
This is what I'm talking about! This song came straight out of hell. Waits is wailing like a demon and the percussion is all over the place. I love it.

Track 4: All Stripped Down (4/10)
This is minimalism at It's worst. Tom needs to give up that falsetto thing he's doing cause it doesn't work for me lol

Track 5: Who Are You (8/10)
It seems like I'm gonna judge the songs mostly based on his vocal performance. This one is pretty stellar, I love the guitar behind it.

Track 6: The Ocean Doesn't Want Me (N/A)
Hard to rate poetry over dissonance, so I'll skip this short interlude-like track.

Track 7: Jesus Gonna Be Here (7/10)
Sounds straight out of the 40s. Waits must have sold his soul to the devil to achieve this sound.

Track 8: A Little Rain (7/10)
A little bit country, a little bit reminiscent of his early dive bar days.

Track 9: In the Colosseum (8/10)
I love the percussion here, and Tom sounds so evil! Very fun track.

Track 10: Goin' Out West (9/10)
This is possibly the most accesible song on the album. Pretty rockin', and Tom has so much power in his vocals here.

Track 11: Murder in the Red Barn (6/10)
The story telling is great, nothing really caught my attention though.

Track 12: Black Wings (6/10)
I like the guitar, and Tom's vocals feel so menacing. Not much else to say.

Track 13: Whistle Down the Wind (9/10)
Beautiful. I feel like I'm on a farm, far away from society, pining after a sweet lady. Love the vibes.

Track 14: I Don't Wanna Grow Up (6/10)
It's fine, but the Ramones did it so much better and I struggle not to compare this version to that one.

Track 15: Let Me Get Up On It (N/A)
Interlude

Track 16: That Feel (6/10)
Decent closing track, I like the weird choir vocals that come in.

Overall: 6/10

I've always found Tom Waits to be hit or miss. He has some big hits here and a few misses but, surprisingly, I felt a lot of it was kind of meh. I could see myself checking it out again but I'll stick to Swordfishtrombones for the most part.

Fav Song: Goin' Out West
Least Fav Song: All Stripped Down

Track 1: Halfway Home (7/10)
I like the vibes of this song, I would love to listen to this at 2 am while driving on a busy highway. (That sounds like hell actually but it's what this song makes me think of lol)

Track 2: Crying (8/10)
This one is kind of funky! I loved the last minute especially when all the instruments are given time to shine.

Track 3: Dancing Choose (8/10)
I can see the punk influences on this track. Has some of the best lyrics so far as well!

Track 4: Stork & Owl (8/10)
I appreciate how diverse this album is while still feeling like the same artist. This song is a pretty slow burn with some lovely string arrangements and it's probably my favourite one so far.

Track 5: Golden Age (7/10)
I'll have to look up a live performance of this song cause there's so much going on and I feel like seeing it live would make me appreciate it more. Still a pretty great song!

Track 6: Family Tree (8/10)
They're very good at these pretty slow songs. The lyrics are true poetry.

Track 7: Red Dress (7/10)
The intro made me laugh after such a slow string-laden song lol this is another funky, danceable song. I enjoyed it.

Track 8: Love Dog (7/10)
The type of song that feels like they wrote the music around the lyrics, and I mean that in a good way! It makes it feel poetic.

Track 9: Shout Me Out (9/10)
So great! The drums especially got me with this one, they change the vibe of the song constantly.

Track 10: DLZ (6/10)
There wasn't much in this song that really stood out to me compared to every other track. Not bad, but the only song that made me think "I've heard this before".

Track 11: Lover's Day (8/10)
The vocals are so great on this song. All the instruments come together in an interesting and beautiful way.

Overall: 8/10

I'd heard of TV on the Radio for well over a decade now but somehow never actually heard a single song by them until today. I had zero idea of what I was getting into and what I found was a pleasant surprise that made me think of Talking Heads, Radiohead, Arcade Fire, etc. Very different artists to compare to for sure, but I got all of those vibes from these guys. I'm not sure if it's something I would have ever seeked out if it weren't for attempting this list, but I'm glad I got to listen to it and I'm gonna try to listen to it a few more times and maybe I'll appreciate it even more.

Fav Song: Shout Me Out
Least Fav Song: DLZ

Track 1: About a Girl (10/10)
The definitive version. So beautiful and perfectly adapted to an acoustic setting, especially thanks to Dave's restrained performance on drums.

Track 2: Come as You Are (8/10)
One of my least favourite Nirvana songs, but it's one again made better by being acoustic.

Track 3: Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam (10/10)
I want to approach live albums by watching the performances if they're available so I'm watching this one. I started this song giggling at how goofy Krist looks with the accordion and ended it with tears in my eyes. No matter how many times I watch this unplugged I get emotional thinking about all the what-ifs surrounding Kurt. Absolutely beautiful rendition here.

Track 4: The Man Who Sold the World (10/10)
I can't even put in to words how much I love this song. It's up there with Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" and Cash's "Hurt" as one of the best covers of all time. I might actually need a break cause I'm getting extra emotional this time lol

Track 5: Pennyroyal Tea (10/10)
I'm a mess right now. Kurt going solo on this one was genius.

Track 6: Dumb (10/10)
This performance would already be perfect, but you add in that cello and it brings it to a whole other level. So hauntingly gorgeous.

Track 7: Polly (9/10)
I won't write it down here, but this song is incredibly dark if you know the story behind it. Great performance, love the harmonies.

Track 8: On a Plain (10/10)
Incredible. Dave going lower on his harmonies gives it a different feel than the studio version that I love.

Track 9: Something in the Way (9/10)
That cello, man! I feel like a broken record but this song is beautiful lol

Track 10: Plateau (8/10)
Another solid cover. I've heard these songs a million times and I still haven't listened to the original Meat Puppets versions besides Lake of Fire, and I'm saving them until it pops up here. Love the lyrics.

Track 11: Oh Me (9/10)
Love Kurt's vocals, I think he benefitted from not playing guitar on these songs.

Track 12: Lake of Fire (10/10)
This song is so hard to sing, you could tell Kurt was straining his vocal chords but it was so worth it! Probably my favourite performance from him in the entire show.

Track 13: All Apologies (10/10)
Once upon a time, I tried to convince an old girlfriend to make this "our song" (I was in highschool) lol she actually hated Nirvana so I knew we weren't meant to be...this is still one of my favourite Nirvana songs and this performance is wonderful.

Track 14: Where Did You Sleep Last Night (10/10)
Goosebumps. When he starts to scream you can feel every emotion he was feeling. Masterful, powerful, all the hyperbole you can think of.

Overall: 10/10

Nirvana was an important band when it came to the development of my music taste. I fell in love with the emotion, the aggression, the punk rock attitude. It wasn't until I got older that I was truly able to appreciate how important these guys were to the entire landscape of music, and regardless of how overplayed or overhyped they might be, I think they're one of the most important acts in all of music history and there will never be another band like them. Kurt died before I was born, and now I'm the same age he was when he died. He's such an important figure in my life and the lives of so many other people that I know, and I hope that if there is an afterlife that he knows just how much he means to the world. Also his songs in acoustic are banging oh my lord

Fav Song: The Man Who Sold the World
Least Fav Song: Come as You Are

Track 1: Independent Women, Pt. 1 (7/10)
Very much a product of it's time, enjoyable and the ladies are talented vocalists. The Charlie's Angels shoutouts didn't age well at all.

Track 2: Survivor (4/10)
I've never liked this song. Generic early 2000s r&b garbage.

Track 3: Bootylicious (8/10)
On the other hand, banger! The only Destiny's Child song I'll defend, it has a fun chorus, I love the Edge of Seventeen sample and it makes me feel fierce as a cis white male with no butt.

Track 4: Nasty Girl (1/10)
Oh okay, we're just gonna slut shame after 3 female empowering anthems lol what a tone deaf, terrible song.

Track 5: Fancy (1/10)
What the H happened here? Another song about hating women. This is kind of lame.

Track 6: Apple Pie À la Mode (3/10)
This song is kind of weird but I actually didn't hate it as much as the last two. It's just the ladies simping over a hot dude.

Track 7: Sexy Daddy (3/10)
Filler garbage I'll never listen to again. No substance and not catchy enough for me to care.

Track 8: Independent Women, Pt. II (2/10)
Very strange reprise. Could have been cut out to shorten the runtime cause this is one looooong album.

Track 9: Happy Face (6/10)
Pleasantly surprised by this one, it isn't great but it's uplifting and showcases their vocals beautifully.

Track 10: Emotion (3/10)
I liked the acoustic guitar. Not much else to say.

Track 11: Dangerously in Love (6/10)
Pretty love song. Kind of blends in with nothing standing out besides Beyoncé's vocal performance.

Track 12: Brown Eyes (4/10)
I just don't care about this album at this point. I'm in physical pain listening to how generic these songs are.

Track 13: The Story of Beauty (2/10)
I'm glad it's a female empowerment song rather than a female hate song but that beat is so bad.

Track 14: Gospel Medley (5/10)
I'm very anti-religious so I should hate this more but it's generally inoffensive and I'd rather listen to an a capella gospel medley with beautiful singing than another generic r&b song with crappy beats.

Track 15: Outro (DC-3) Thank You (1/10)
Thankfully this is the last track cause I don't think I can handle any more of this.

Overall: 3/10

This was genuinely so painful to listen to outside of a couple songs. Bootylicious is so good that it bumped up the rating. It's obviously a product of the early 2000's. Tonally all over the place and I can't stand the percussion on almost every track. Never gonna listen to this again.

Fav Song: Bootylicious
Least Fav Song: Nasty Girl

(I won't be rating skits or interludes)

Track 1: We Don't Care (9/10)
I love this song. It's a perfect introduction to Kanye as a rapper, and his rhymes flow perfectly with the creative beat.

Track 2: All Falls Down (9/10)
I love the acoustic guitar in this beat! Syleena Johnson's vocals also add a lot to this one.

Track 3: Spaceship (8/10)
This one is a good showcase of Kanye as a singer, even his rapping is melodic. The featured artists also understood the assignment and I actually like the second verse more than Kanye's.

Track 4: Jesus Walks (10/10)
Kanye's first masterpiece. I'm not even religious but Kanye has a way of making his faith feel authentic. Or at least, he used to...

Track 5: Never Let Me Down (7/10)
Kanye did some producing for Jay-Z before this so it made sense for them to collab on this album. It works pretty great but I don't love Ivy's verse. Still a good song that shows what Kanye and Jay-Z can do together.

Track 6: Get Em High (7/10)
A low stakes, fun song to jam to! Talib and Common we're legends at this point so it shows how much influence Kanye already had.

Track 7: The New Workout Plan (8/10)
The type of song that makes me laugh and dance in equal measures. Hilarious.

Track 8: Slow Jamz (8/10)
Pretty decent until Twista shows up and demolishes Kanye. The only thing that sucks is that it's just a song about sex but it's not really sexy at all.

Track 9: Breathe In, Breathe Out (6/10)
The rhymes weren't good enough to go with the decent beat, still enjoyed it though.

Track 10: School Spirit (7/10)
Good story to go with this one! Not the best but definitely Kanye lol

Track 11: Two Words (6/10)
I think this album could've had a couple songs cut and it would be better. This is one of those songs I'd cut cause it was nothing special.

Track 12: Through the Wire (7/10)
The lyrics made me laugh which brought it up a point. The beat is nothing special really.

Track 13: Family Business (9/10)
Oh man, this one got me. Kanye is at his best when he gives off a vibe of authenticity, which I totally got from this song. Loved it.

Track 14: Last Call (10/10)
I honestly love that this doubles as a great album closer and a behind the scenes look at the making of the album. Great stuff, I could listen to it forever and never get bored.

Overall: 8/10

Look, I have no love for Kanye West the human being. He's arrogant, antisemitic and disgusting. I do, however, have a lot of respect for him as an artist. I think it's important to be able to separate the art from the artist because if you can't do that then you might as well stop listening to music, or watching movies, or looking at paintings, etc. because so many artists are shitty people. I'm not saying that other people should listen to music that makes them uncomfortable, because it's truly up to the individual what they want to listen to. I just disagree with that mindset. Looking at this album for what it is, I think it's a borderline masterpiece. The only reason it isn't getting a perfect rating is that it's a little lengthy and I wish he cut out one or two of the weaker tracks. I still love this album despite hating Kanye and his politics.

Fav Song: Jesus Walks
Least Fav Song: Two Words

Track 1: Stardust (7/10)
I would love to listen to this while out in a field, looking up at the stars. Very beautiful and Willie has a classic country voice.

Track 2: Georgia On My Mind (5/10)
I enjoyed it, but it feels emotionally flat for me and I have a hard time connecting to it.

Track 3: Blue Skies (7/10)
This might be my new favourite version of this song. Very pretty!

Track 4: All of Me (5/10)
I don't think Willie's voice fits most of these upbeat songs actually, the instrumentation is fine but the vocals aren't powerful enough for me.

Track 5: Unchained Melody (8/10)
In contrast, his voice is gorgeous in the slower songs. I can see myself listening to this one over and over again.

Track 6: September Song (6/10)
Pretty song. Not much else to say.

Track 7: On the Sunny Side of the Street (5/10)
Uh oh, I'm running out of things to say about these songs. They're all starting to blend together.

Track 8: Moonlight in Vermont (5/10)
I'm officialy so bored, the songs aren't bad but they all sound the same. Willie's voice can't save it at this point.

Track 9: Don't Get Around Much Anymore (6/10)
This is a bit better, we needed a song that was more upbeat at this point even if Willie is better at singing the slower songs.

Track 10: Someone to Watch Over Me (6/10)
Decent closing track, one of Willie's better vocal performances on the album.

Overall: 6/10

Not a bad album. I found it hard to concentrate near the end due to the samey feeling of the songs. I get bored easily by slow country unless I switch it up in between, but then I wouldn't get a full album experience. Willie is still a legend and I'm hoping to enjoy his other albums better.

Fav Song: Unchained Melody
Least Fav Song: On the Sunny Side of the Street

Disclaimer: I'm not really looking forward to this one...

Track 1: Welcome to the Jungle (9/10)
I want to try and judge these songs as they are but it's difficult when some of them have been so grossly overplayed throughout my life. With that being said, I do think this is a pretty great song overall. Slash is a great soloist and Axl's voice fits the song nicely, I just hate all the moaning he does. The bridge before the last chorus is the best part. I never want to hear this song again.

Track 2: It's So Easy (6/10)
Duff is the secret weapon for GnR and I love that he gets a great bass intro this early into the album. The rest of the song does nothing for me until Slash's solo.

Track 3: Nightrain (6/10)
The lyrics are so generic, it gives me a headache. However, I really liked the instrumentals. Once again, I feel like I'm taking crazy pills when I hear people praising Axl's vocals cause most of the time he sounds like a dying cat to me.

Track 4: Out Ta Get Me (4/10)
A song so generic that I zoned out and had to restart it. I still don't remember anything about it.

Track 5: Mr. Brownstone (9/10)
This has always been the one GnR song that I've never gotten tired of and I still stand by that statement. I actually adore Axl's vocal delivery in this song and the chorus is so much fun!

Track 6: Paradise City (9/10)
I remember seeing Slash live in the 9th grade (a long time ago) and being so hyped that he closed the show with this one. It's my favourite riff in their discography and another song where I don't hate Axl's vocals. It's horribly overplayed now though.

Track 7: My Michelle (8/10)
That riff made me do a hardcore stinkface lol easily the best song I hadn't heard so far. I wouldn't mind hearing this one if it came on the radio.

Track 8: Think About You (7/10)
I had my foot tapping with this one! Pretty good song overall, not something I see myself listening to all the time though.

Track 9: Sweet Child O' Mine (5/10)
I'll give this song the credit it deserves. The opening riff/bass interplay is incredible. I hate everything else and I'm not sure if that has to do with it being the single most overplayed song on the planet. It's hard to listen to it objectively cause rock radio has ruined what I genuinely think could be a good song. Maybe I'd rate it higher otherwise.

Track 10: You're Crazy (5/10)
Another forgettable song that I have nothing to say about it. I guess the guitar work is good but that goes without saying.

Track 11: Anything Goes (3/10)
What is with the squeaking in the beginning? The lyrics are gross and the music is boring.

Track 12: Rocket Queen (6/10)
Another song where Duff gets to show off! I don't think it's a great album closer though.

Overall: 6/10

I don't hate this album. The high points are incredible (even if I'm sick of hearing them) and the lows make me either cringe or fall asleep. It's still the best thing that GnR ever released and I believe it deserves to be in this list for it's cultural impact alone.

Fav Song: Mr. Brownstone
Least Fav Song: Anything Goes

(12 Track US Edition)

Track 1: Holidays in the Sun (9/10)
This is the first of the four songs I already knew. Even though it's artificial, I still think no band personified punk as much as these guys. The guitar playing is honestly pretty great and Johnny Rotten was the perfect punk frontman.

Track 2: Bodies (7/10)
I like the lyrics on these first two songs. Pretty fun track.

Track 3: No Feelings (7/10)
A song about narcissism. I'm wishing this album had more variety at this point but it's what I expected so far. Still pretty good!

Track 4: Liar (7/10)
There's a section in the middle of the song I really enjoy, but it's more of the same otherwise.

Track 5: Problems (5/10)
This song is kind of boring, repetitive and too long...

Track 6: God Save the Queen (8/10)
I always found this song to be very clever! It's nothing mind blowing but it gets me moving and the lyrics are *chefs kiss*

Track 7: Seventeen (6/10)
Meh, not much to this one. Filler track.

Track 8: Anarchy in the U.K. (10/10)
I still think this is one of the best punk songs ever written. The lyrics embody everything that punk stands for, Johnny's snarling is incredibly influential and the guitar work is good enough to keep things interesting. Classic.

Track 9: Sub-Mission (8/10)
Is this about banging underwater? Lol one of the highlights so far cause it's so weird, I wish every song was like this one.

Track 10: Pretty Vacant (9/10)
Another classic song, which probably has my favourite guitar and drum work on the entire album.

Track 11: New York (6/10)
I don't think this song has aged particularly well but the instrumentals are pretty good.

Track 12: EMI (6/10)
The Sex Pistols were true punks despite their origins, and I think that's what this song is going for. Pretty enjoyable but not really noteworthy.

Overall: 7/10

This entire album sounds exactly as I expected it too. Johnny Rotten was the perfect frontman for this band and I always felt like the behind the scenes stories were more interesting than the music. That being said, its all pretty classic punk and I had a good time overall. Only one song outside of the big four popular ones surprised me at all.

Fav Song: Anarchy in the U.K.
Least Fav Song: Problems

Track 1: More Than a Feeling (10/10)
This is one of the most overplayed staples of classic rock radio, and for good reason. Great riffs, beautiful harmonies and enough variety to keep it interesting make it worth listening to.

Track 2: Peace of Mind (9/10)
Just realizing that I'm probably gonna know all of these songs lol legendary chorus, the harmonies are easily the best thing about Boston.

Track 3: Foreplay / Long Time (10/10)
Oh my god I love this! The keys especially stood out to me, super proggy in the intro and perfectly utilized throughout the rest of the track. Plus the guitar solos! Man...

Track 4: Rock & Roll Band (7/10)
Pretty fun, but a little disappointing after 3 bangers in a row.

Track 5: Smokin' (10/10)
Amazing riffing and a super catchy keyboard solo! I can't hear this song without thinking about South Park.

Track 6: Hitch a Ride (8/10)
This song has my favourite guitar solo so far! Also, I didn't expect to love the keyboards as much as I do since they're not normally my favourite instrument. Easily the highlight of the album for me!

Track 7: Something About You (7/10)
The filler tracks on this album are honestly still really great thanks to the guitar solos. This song felt super short for some reason...

Track 8: Let Me Take You Home Tonight (8/10)
The lyrics may be generic by today's standards but it's too sweet for me to care! I think this song is really cute and I would totally use it for a wedding or something similar.

Overall: 9/10

I knew I would like this album but it somehow beat my already high expectations. It deserves it's stellar reputation and I would say the 3 elements that made me love this were the guitar solos, harmonies and especially the keyboards! This'll be getting much more attention from me in the future.

Fav Song: Foreplay / Long Time
Least Fav Song: Rock & Roll Band

Track 1: Vicious (7/10)
Great album opener with a very proto-punk style riff. Not sure how I feel about his vocals yet, it's almost like spoken poetry.

Track 2: Andy's Chest (8/10)
Loved the guitar in the intro, but the drums and backing vocals kicked it up a notch! Loving these lyrics, very creative and fun.

Track 3: Perfect Day (5/10)
I've heard this song with better vocals before. The strings are nice, though.

Track 4: Hangin' Round (6/10)
Pretty good rock track. Feels like it came out of the mid-60s.

Track 5: Walk on the Wild Side (10/10)
That opening bass slide is so iconic. Lou's lyrics and vocal delivery make this song, it's the first one where I think his voice matches the song perfectly. Absolute classic in my books.

Track 6: Make Up (6/10)
The tuba is kind of hilarious but adds a lot to the song, I feel like there wouldn't be much here without it.

Track 7: Satellite of Love (4/10)
Not for me. Sounds like the worst kind of song Paul McCartney would write with terrible vocals. Sorry y'all.

Track 8: Wagon Wheel (7/10)
Another punky song. I enjoy how upbeat this one is and the drums are on point.

Track 9: New York Telephone Conversation (7/10)
This is a fun little track that tells a funny story. I feel like Lou thrived writing these type of nonsense songs.

Track 10: I'm So Free (7/10)
A nice rock song about feeling great! Had my head bobbing along the whole time, really fun!

Track 11: Goodnight Ladies (7/10)
Imagine this song sung by Frank Sinatra. I like the jazzy feel of this track, one of the better ones on the album.

Overall: 7/10

I was hoping to love this due to it's reputation but I'm not a big fan of Lou's vocals for the most part, which brings it down a point. It may grow on me, but for now it's an enjoyable album with some glaring flaws in the middle.