Reviews by peterpump

Fantastic album. I love prog that is still coherent. I was worried there may be tons of dissonance or odd time signatures. This did have some of that, but it was tastefully done. I am familiar with Yes but have never listened to this album.

This may be one of my most listened albums. Rubber Soul is my favorite Beatles album. Not much else to say. Norwegian Wood is my favorite John Lennon-led song. It’s the first album that the group made as a studio only band. It shows their growth as songwriters exploring different genres more in depth for the first time. Love it.

Upon re-listen, I don’t think it’s as strong. There are some duds on this album and I would rate 3 other Beatles albums higher. Still a fantastic album.

Many childhood listens of this album. I still love Eddie’s playing and tone. I’m less high on David’s vocals. As I’ve grown I’ve avoided what we now call butt rock, and this Van Halen album was a precursor to that.

I like Joni Mitchell and haven’t listened to this album. I am familiar with Help Me and Free Man in Paris. Love the album. 3rd favorite of Joni’s.

I’m very familiar with most of the songs on this album. I’ve even listened to this album a few times prior. Growing up with classic rock stations also hammered some of these songs into my head, for better or worse. I’m not in love with this album. I appreciate it for what it is, and it’s just overplayed. Going to California is my standout track. I understand the praise for Stairway to Heaven, and it just doesn’t do it for me. I’m giving a 3, it’d be a strong 3.7-3.9 if this rating system were more granular.

Listened to this at least 20 times previously. Not my favorite Beatles album. It does have one of my favorites, Happiness is a Warm Gun. The album is less cohesive than most later Beatles albums. Still a great album that has an anthology/b-side feel.

Al's voice is soothing, calm, vulnerable yet controlled. I like the rhythm section, don't love the horns and strings that permeated soul music of the 70s. Al's voice and backing vocals are the highlight. I find myself trying to sign along to songs that I don't know. Fun album to groove to.