Reviews by mikltabey

Nice. Jangly. Nothing special.

I was between a four and a five on this, so it got a four. I’ve listened to it before and I think it’s really very good.

This was an interesting one. I like The Kinks and have given one or two albums five stars. This one didn’t quite reach that level, but it’s a solid 4. And while I gave it a 4, I question its need to be included on this list, especially with such a good Kinks representation already.

I was between a 3 and a 4 on this. It had some nice songs and moments, but was just a little too boring.

I didn’t hate this. It was pretty meh. I loved the 90s-ness of it. References to compact discs, hidden tracks, trying to sound like Nirvana, etc. A solid three, but nothing special for me. I’d categorize this as “a nice try.”

Really good, really 60s. Not quite up to a 5 for me. Time of the Season is an all time great, though.

This generator has been on thin ice with the past several albums in a row having “electronic” listed in the genres. Mostly, it’s been OK or even great.

Until today. My feelings for this type of music are getting stronger and every time I see “electronic” I am filled with dread. I really, really hate listening to 60 minutes of EDM through my earbuds sitting at a desk at work. Generator, I’m begging. Please let this be the last one.

Really, really good. I’d never listened to this. It’s awesome.

Ugh. Fine. Morrisey got a 3 out of me. You happy, list? He’s still a nob, though.

Not my thing, but I didn’t hate it and get why so many people like it.

When I was younger, I was not an Elton John fan. I think Honky Cat was the only song of his I’d tolerate on the radio.

As I’ve progressed in age, I’ve told myself I should be more open to revisiting his music. Maybe I’d end up really liking him.

Since then, I’ve come around on a few of his songs, but haven’t dug into his discography, or anything.

Asking me to listen to 75 minutes of him was daunting. And I used to HATE Bennie and the Jets.

I’ve come around on that song, and liked the other hits.

I liked most of the filler. I originally wanted to give this a 3, but I think it earned a 4, honestly. Really solid stuff, with huge hits and above average filler.

Electronica is always my least favorite type of music to listen to for this project, and I’ve ranted about how many of them are on here and me being forced, yes, FORCED to listen. It mostly hasn’t been fun.

I think I’m finding myself enjoying some, though. The less repetitive, less EDM ones are good.

The first song on this gave me a lot of hope, because it had a nice grove and I enjoyed it. The second song was also very nice. From there, this was pretty cool! It had fun sounds and grooves, and I enjoyed it a lot.

It’s got to be hard to try to keep up the quality of their previous two albums. And they didn’t. Still a really good album, though.

Despite my rating, this could not be on this list, I think. Surfer Rosa and Doolittle are a good enough representation, right? Two of the best albums of all time? Why push it. Maybe could have freed up a slot for the Presidents of the United States of America.

A really solid showing from an all time great.

I’ve tried to get into Taylor Swift in the past. I’ve listened to most of her albums and will put it on when comes out. I’m not sure I like her music?

But this has some great songs on it, and I have nothing against her or people who like her music. Giving this another listen, I’d say it is actually really good. The hit songs are hits for a reason. The other songs are also good, but the last few songs lose me.

Not a 5 album, and I still don’t think this music is my thing, but I can’t deny it good. The songs are well written, produced, and performed.

I like Queen and think they have a lot of music that sets them apart from other more generic run of the mill glam rock bands. I didn’t hear a lot of it on this album, though.

I liked it OK. Maybe it’s my comparing it to all the better British punk/post-punk music we’ve listened to so far that’s not getting it that 4.

Not my favorite from Manu, but a really good one.

Considering the era of rap/hip hop and that I associate QL with Ice Tea and Ice Cube. And that this was an hour. I was not excited to listen. I was right.

Sometimes it feels like I’m the type of guy whose favorite band should be Radiohead. They’re not.