Reviews by pageantree

This album was piano-driven, soulful-sounding music that at times had a power-pop '80s sound. At other times, it was atmospheric and moody. It wasn't bad (I more enjoyed the darker songs on the second half), but I couldn't immerse myself in it. The '80s vibes are just not something I like very much. But Kate Bush does have a certain appealing charm somehow.

This album is dark and haunting, aided by the echoey vocals and unique guitar sounds. It sounded ahead of its time, too. It's opportune I listened to it on a cloudy day, it really added to the spooky Halloween feel.

I received "Harvest" yesterday, so this was an interesting draw. While "Harvest" is more folk-heavy (which is my preference), this album is very blues and rock n' roll-heavy (which isn't so much a preference of mine). The two songs I actually liked, "Motion Pictures (For Carrie)" and "Ambulance Blues", were the only super folk songs, tacked onto the end of the album. Neil Young's best work is folk, in my opinion.

Through this project, I've learned I like folk music (for the most part). I suppose it's the somber nature of the songs that appeals to me for some reason. This album is full of somber melodies (mixed with some rock n roll and twangy country elements) and I enjoyed it a lot. My favorite songs were "Old Man" and "The Needle and the Damage Done".

I'm not really into the majority of music in the country genre, but I do have an appreciation for the storytelling the genre contains. This album in particular is an excellent example of that. Every song seamlessly weaves together a man's story of heartbreak, anger, revenge, sadness, and acceptance. These types of concept albums are a much more immersive and cohesive listen.

Dagmar Krause has a beautiful voice, and it does fit in with the grand style of this music. Wikipedia says this is cabaret, and that sounds about right. It was interesting, certainly different.

I would describe this as an old-fashioned rock and roll album with plenty of blues influences and a few beautiful piano-infused ballads ("Imagine", "Oh My Love", "How"). It's pretty groovy for the most part, especially the Paul McCartney diss track, "How Do You Sleep?". There's even a fun little pop number on here that I enjoyed, "Oh Yoko!". I would say the album is a good mix of fun and introspective songs. This is pretty solid.

My toddler son and I (he's now 4) first started listening to The White Stripes at the beginning of last year, but this year has been the year we've been going through albums and videos and concerts and really immersing ourselves. The music is good (my son seems to enjoy it much more than I do for some reason and he's always ready to sing and play along on his toy guitar). The drums are simple but effective (they make quite the catchy beat) and the guitar work is amazing.

This album is different than its predecessors, however. There's more piano work, different instruments, and experimentation. There's still a couple of the trademark White Stripes bangers ("Blue Orchid", "Red Rain", "Instinct Blues"). "The Denial Twist" is one of my favorite songs because it's just such a catchy earworm.The songs are very introspective and definitely softer, but I think the Stripes can do both heavy and soft well.

This came out in the '80s hair metal time, but it is infused with some blues. Aerosmith also likes to fill an album with high energy songs. I thought it was overall pretty okay and many of the songs were catchy. I did feel like it was missing something and there was a thread of sameness running through a lot of the songs, however.

This album was a mix of country, rock, and folk. I got a breezy feeling as I was listening. Folk seems to be the most prevalent sound here, and Neil Young does that well. I thought "Round & Round (It Won't Be Long)" was the most beautiful song on the album. I also liked the long musical interludes, they were interesting to listen to.

This was a strange listen. It was pretty much a random assortment of instruments that sometimes (but not often) made a consistent beat, with some singing layered on top. It was a bit too weird for me. It just didn't mesh well in my brain somehow.

I've never listened to afro beats before, but this was pretty groovy and catchy. Fela Kuti was quite engaging with the audience, as well. It was easy to get lost in the beats and bouts of repetition. The drum solo at the end was pretty fun, too.

I'm not a country fan, but Johnny Cash is in a league of his own. He had a knack for telling great (and many times, funny) stories through song. His voice is charismatic and smooth and the melodies flow effortlessly. This album was especially good because of the live atmosphere (in a prison, no less). I've always liked live recordings because you can immerse yourself into an experience that's authentic and real, not manufactured.

How to describe this style of music...perhaps orchestral-infused pop with a bit of jazz thrown in? Actually, the majority of this album sounds like it belongs in a Broadway musical. There's piano, strings, and some beautiful melodies. Some tracks have the added additions of guitars and drums, too. The whole thing is quite sweeping and grand, but something I'd expect more from a soundtrack than a standard album. Several of the songs were good, but this music isn't something I'd pursue on my own.

I'm more familiar with "Subliminal Verses"/"All Hope Is Gone"-era Slipknot, which I do like. So I figured this debut album would be a more rough version of that, but it comes across as a lot more nu-metal. I actually got Linkin Park vibes from this, even though this technically came out a year before (some rapping and a good bit of turntables). I do like heavy music (so I didn't hate this), and this is a foundation of the Slipknot I enjoy. However, I enjoy better the sound they created for themselves later on (heavy music with melodies and singing parts). I will also say that Corey's voice has gotten better over time, because his vocals are rough at times here (and rapping does not suit him).

This album is a very laid-back, breezy, country/folk album. The singer's voice is beautiful, but as other reviewers said, it is slow and kind of boring. The songs all pretty much flow together in a similar fashion. I guess I wished there was more variety and hooks that kept me interested. Besides, country music isn't really a genre I favor.

I've listened to several hip hop albums on the generator so far, and I've found that I've enjoyed the beats and sounds but disliked the skits and lyrics. That is the case for this album as well, except this one is pretty vulgar, more so than I'm used to. I appreciate the spirit of collaboration in hip hop music, however. So this album is okay because of the musicality, but the lyrical content really isn't my style.

I received the White Album previously, and I like this album a lot better. It's more cohesive to me. There's catchy, poppy songs ("Here Comes The Sun"), heavy songs ("I Want You (She's So Heavy)"), and psychedelic pieces, of course. The psychedelia wasn't too out there, however (there were a few songs on the White Album I found to be too weird). "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is certainly something, but it gave me a good chuckle. The harmonies, melodies, and overall instrumental tones are wonderful throughout, and there are some beautiful songs on here, too. I suppose this is an acclaimed album for a reason, and I'm glad I listened to it.

This album is both folk and groovy. I've actually heard "White Rabbit" before and I didn't realize who it was by (my favorite song here, by the way). I liked the use of both a female and male vocalist for different songs, it kept the dynamics interesting. Actually, every song featuring the female vocalist as lead was fantastic ("Somebody to Love", "White Rabbit").

A psychedelic infused folk rock album. I would consider this a more accessible dose of psychedelia. The folk influences make the music sound almost mystical at times. There's also a classic rock n' roll sound in here, too. "Space Child" was indeed quite spacey, and the weirdest song on the album, but I enjoyed it. Overall, definitely an interesting listen, but I do think the band has more of an affinity for folk music (the portions of the music I enjoyed more than anything here).