Reviews by pageantree

I'm not a fan of rap or hip hop (which is what this is), but the beats are usually okay. This album has more old-school beats, probably because it's from the 90s. The lyrical content is gangster-related and sexist with a few skits (not excessive) throughout, and Ice Cube is the main vocalist (not always the case; excluding the song "It's A Man's World"). Not the best rap album I've heard on this generator by a long shot.

This album is rock that goes two ways: psychedelic with flutes and more classic rock n' roll. Either way, it was an interesting journey. The two longest songs, "Aqualung" and "Wind Up", were wonderfully multi-layered and complex. The riffs on those were also familiar, so I must have heard those before somewhere.They didn't feel like they overstayed their welcome because the music kept changing. I found myself drawn to those two and "Mother Goose" (the opening riff there was beautiful).

I loved "Doolittle" when I first heard it early this year ("No.13 Baby" pops in my head frequently). It's something about the abrasiveness, messy guitars, and groovy prominent bass parts that seem to attract me to the Pixies. The music is of a grunge-y punk variety. This album adds in more eeriness and some space rock elements (but not enough to take away from the Pixies sound). I think I like "Doolittle" better, but this was excellent just the same. I enjoyed "Velouria" and "Is She Weird" the most.

With this album, Paul Simon mixes folk, pop, and African music with an 80s vibe. I didn't know quite what to make of it. It was kind of catchy and had Simon's recognizable quirky lyrics in some songs ("You Can Call Me Al", "Crazy Love, Vol. II"), but stronger African influences in songs like "Homeless". It was an interesting combination of music that I've never heard before and would be worth revisiting.

I listened to this indie pop/rock album on a car ride (twice, both to and from the destination). There were some unique sound effects and whistling, but also an overall feeling of urgency and dark tones (probably caused by eerie-sounding acoustic guitar and bass). I particularly enjoyed the sound of the first track, "History Song", and "Green Fields". I enjoyed it, mostly.

I've heard of the Afghan Whigs before, but I've never listened until now. I saw the year and genre (1993/alternative rock), and I figured I'd be in for a treat, because it's one of my favorite genres. Overall, I did like it. The music was heavy and dark with guitars that sounded good. Lyrically, Dulli is singing about the breakdown of a relationship and all of the parts that come with that (like a lot of denial and hopelessness). Hope for the future comes in at the end of the album with the instrumental closing track, "Brother Woodrow Closing Prayer" (at least that's the vibe I got from it).

Having gotten "Bryter Layter" recently, this album does continue that gentle acoustic folk sound. The songs are simple at the same time as they are complex (just guitar and vocals with some piano on "Pink Moon"). I think this kind of music is beautiful and powerful as well as moody and dark. I loved the three song run of "Parasite", "Free Ride", and "Harvest Breed".

In this album, Otis Redding performs mostly covers and a couple of original songs (like ""Old Man Trouble", which I liked). The songs are indeed soulful, and Redding sings passionately. The instantly recognizable covers include "My Girl" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", both excellently done. "Respect", a song better known more for Aretha Franklin's performance than Redding's, is also included.The backing band enhanced the whole experience, making for an enjoyable listen. I'll note that I don't seek out this genre of music nor do I listen to it regularly, but when the generator assigns it to me, I usually have a good time with it.

This album was a wonderful listen (and I listened twice). The beautiful arrangements (piano, guitar, strings) go well with Nelson's smooth voice. I appreciate that it's not twangy country music but a combination of styles that mostly resembles folk. It's one of those albums that you can let wash over you and feel good about it.

This album is very forgettable 80s synth-pop music. It sounded like one long song. I already don't like 80s pop that much, so this ranks low for me.

This album was a twist on typical reggae music. I know the reggae beats, and they're okay, but not when repeated over a whole album. However, this album adds in funk, blues, and dark undertones to make the songs more interesting. The organ and horns added a nice touch as well.

This album is Jamaican reggae/ska music. It can get repetitive, but it's also pretty catchy. The lyrics are cheeky at times, too. The beats were very consistent and it was okay to listen to, but not something I'd revisit.

This is complex rock music with a lot going on, instrument-wise. It required more focused listening, which always catches my interest more. "Marquee Moon" was really good; it's one of those rare long songs that's worth listening to.

Metallica is by no means bad. In fact, it's a good-sounding metal that's instantly recognizable as theirs, especially paired with Hetfield's vocals. Those aspects can also create weaknesses. The songs are long and the music itself can get repetitive, which is okay for background music, but not so much for focused listening. Obviously, the best song on here is "One", and it also happens to have the most variety. "To Live Is to Die" is also excellent, especially the beginning and end guitar riffs. I did enjoy listening to the album as a whole, despite the typical complaints.

The Rolling Stones are a bit too bluesy for my taste (I didn't enjoy "Beggars Banquet" previously).There were a couple songs on here that were less so that I liked a lot: "Paint It Black" and "Under My Thumb". I liked the darker tones and melodies on those songs. The other songs were more rolicking and swinging, which I like sometimes, but not so much here. "Going Home" was such a drag, too.

This is a rap album with sexual, science, and space lyrical themes. Though it is vulgar (as expected), the concept is pretty cohesive, more so than I've ever heard in another rap album. The music itself is pretty good, especially the beats and bass guitar. The songs are dark and eerie, perfectly on theme. Otherwise, I'm not a huge fan of this genre, though I acknowledge the creativity here.

This album grew on me the longer I listened to it. The songs at the front of the album are more heavy rock (with a kind of country edge), but over time the songs became more moody and atmospheric, and I can tell he's influenced by his former band, The Smiths. Morrissey has the perfect voice for this kind of music. Highlights for me were, "Seasick, yet Still Docked" and "Tomorrow".

This is my first Simon & Garfunkel album. The music is folk/folk rock, which is a genre I generally like. The album itself is short and sweet, and the songs are simple but impactful, and sometimes the lyrics are whimsical and funny. "Voices of Old People" was just that, but it was interesting to listen to. I think my favorite song was "Mrs. Robinson" (I should really watch "The Graduate" sometime). "Old Friends" and both "Bookends Themes" are good, too.

My only previous exposure to Kings of Leon is the song "Sex On Fire". I liked the guitar tones on this album (I would consider it alternative rock). I didn't really care for the singer's voice; I found it to be too high in the mix and almost distracting. Usually I try not to worry about the vocals, just the music, but that was more difficult here. I found the whole album to be unremarkable.

I don't know if prog rock is for me. This album in particular sounded very all over the place, which isn't necessarily bad. There were very good instrumental parts and some parts were not so good because of how weird and psychedelic they were. The music is not completely steeped in psychedelia luckily (the rock elements helped with that). The songs are long, and there are only three of them, but "And You And I" sounded the most cohesive and good to my ears.