Reviews by moysauce08

SlipknotSlipknot

Rated 5/10

I’m really amazed that Slipknot is on this list. I guess they did draw a massive influence in their early days.

But also I think it’s hilarious that they have 2 band members dedicated to smashing giant metal garbage bins.

I feel like there’s a lot of filler stuff on here. There are some good singles but also some songs that are just there to be angry.

I liked this album more than I thought I would. I thought each song was charming with no real dull spots throughout. Say what you want about the relationships in this band, but this debut album is superb

MoviesHolger Czukay

Rated 3/10

I got nothing from this album. No enjoyment, no mental stimulation (maybe the first song a little bit), just a desire for it to end and for me to move on with my day.

I think the album art perfectly captures the sound of this group. Weird, but I kinda dig it? It’s like the right amount of weird where it grabs your attention and then has very peaceful, beautiful sections throughout.

I really liked this album. I listened to the Penguin Cafe after (not to be confused with Penguin cafe orchestra. What’s the difference? I have no idea) but I might have found my new obsession.

Da CapoLove

Rated 3/10

I didn’t really enjoy this album. They sound like The Kinks, which isn’t a bad comparison, but they just sound worse. And in my head I ask myself, why would I listen to this when I can just listen to The Kinks?

I almost just didn’t listen to this album. I already think Nick Cave is a snorefest, and now I have to listen to an updated version of his music? Why?

I couldn’t make it all the way through. I stopped on disc 2.

Not the greatest live album I’ve heard. I felt like there was no need for this? Other live albums are capturing the sound and energy of the crowd, which I think is a big part of live albums, but this had none of that.

Maybe if I knew the songs better beforehand, then I’d appreciate the live versions better? But as it stands, it was just okay.

No point during this 1h16m album (except the narration part of Last Call, but I enjoyed hearing the stories of they were true) did I actually think this was too long. Every song had its own vibe and it’s a great collection of songs.

I never really appreciated this record beforehand, but I definitely do now. I understand why people always refer to this being the standard comparison for Kanye.

Credit to this album for being extremely unique, whether you like it or not. I felt like I never knew what was coming next.

The more I think of it, the more it sounds like a drunk guy at a piano bar singing his heart out. I don’t hate it.

DestroyerKISS

Rated 5/10

I always thought KISS was a “terrible on record but great live performance” type of band. At least that’s what I was told when I was younger.

I can see that but there’s some decent songs on here. Detroit Rock City, Shout it out Loud are pretty iconic songs.

The rest of the album was just okay. But, better that I thought it would be.

P.s. Beth sucks. This is probably what people referred to as KISS being terrible on record.

I pretty much thought that this was just okay. I was vibing with it at first and then by the end I was happy it was over.

David Bowie is a magician. His music has so many layers to it and it’s a magical experience to listen to his records.

This one was simple enough to listen to and enjoy and complex enough for me to want to come back and listen again. Loved listening through

AtomizerBig Black

Rated 3/10

I hate the drums so much. It’s so anti-punk with these electronic drums and simple, drone-ic sounds.

The drums really just sucked the soul out of these songs.

BugDinosaur Jr.

Rated 3/10

“Don’t” really caught me off guard. I didn’t know Dino Jr was like that.

I really didn’t like this album. It felt unrefined. Kinda like making a song and doing no revisions and being like “yeah that’s good”.

fROMOHIOfIREHOSE

Rated 5/10

My biggest takeaway from this is that they literally ended that guys drum solo in the middle of his solo. Rude.

Pretty quintessential English punk rock sound. Really defined that sound around that time with sex pistols and the clash. I kinda out this in that section of music, although still below those two bands.

Are all the bass players on these punk albums from this list cut from the same cloth? They’re always so good.

Also, I was not expecting Corona and had no idea what the origin of that song was.

They could have cut half the songs from this record. Still, overall I enjoyed my time with it enough to give it 3 stars.