Reviews by mcthrasher

The non-rap tracks were nice, but the rap songs were so corny.

After listening to so much shit on this list of 1001 albums, I appreciate Led Zeppelin a lot more now than I have for the past 20 years. This album though only has a couple songs that really offer anything unique, but you can definitely tell they were on the cusp of something huge.

I was hoping this album would be interesting after learning of the backstory, but it really does just sound like the rambling and plonking of an insane person. Not worth a listen.

Unique voice, great piano playing and songwriting that avoid the trap of going for all ballads. Varied instrumentation and tone. Thoughtful lyrics.

Completely forgettable. The most generic 2000s electronic indie BS.

The jammy style of this album makes it easy to put it on in the background, but it’s not something that demands your attention with crafted melodies.

I like the fretless bass on some the songs, but that’s about it.

Great chill songs, poignant lyricism, lovely voice.

Great songs, incredible production. Maybe a couple too many tracks with the same tone and tempo, but otherwise a very unique sound.

Now THIS is how you do a live album. Good blend of hits, deep cuts, and covers. Just the right amount of jamming. Great dynamics, great voice, great instrumental performances with varied instrumentation.

All synths and drum machines with no actual musical ability present. Cringe-inducing lyrics that rely on the type of rhymes you’d see in a 3rd grader’s poetry.

A triple album that somehow doesn’t overstay its welcome. I love old time country, and this album is like a history lesson for the genre. Love the variety of songs, from bluegrass barn burners to ballads. Just awesome.

A punk band that can actually play. Fun tongue-in-cheek lyrics.

I really despise this style of vocals. The shouty sort of half singing that always feels out of key. The instrumentals are extremely basic and don’t stand out in any way. At least there’s a Beatles cover in there.

The opening and closing tracks were very cool, but there were a few in the middle that kinda dragged. I liked the unique instrumentation.

Not what I was expecting from the cover. Some nice Caribbean via the UK vibes.

Love this era of country music. Nice variety of songs, from ballads to even a rock n’ roller which I was not expecting. Great voice, great guitar work.

Pretty easily the best of the (way too many) Smiths albums we’ve encountered thus far. The vocal melodies actually sound intentional, and the instrumentation is more unique from song to song.

High energy, great performances on all instruments, catchy songs.

Wow, talk about a downgrade from the previous album. Half the songs are the same uninspired, mid-paced BS. There are about 5 notable songs, which isn’t enough to fill a single album, let alone a double. The production is amazing though, so it’s worth a listen just to hear those few gems.