Reviews by rfried25

Another reviewer pointed it out- why are we so captivated by Bowies voice? Idk, but I can’t help it.

There is still something about this album that doesn't grab me the same way. Just doesnt have the same spark.

boring bland and someone who thinks they are being avant-garde but actually just cringey?

Not offensive but just generic cheesy early 70's empty uninspired folk.

The 2nd half of this album sums up the Oughts hipster moment more than maybe anything else. Give me Wake Up and Lies anyday with some skinny jeans, a PBR and a mustache.

The album as a whole is a bit weaker than i remember.

Man I miss boom boom bap.

Not as fun as De La Soul or as Revolutionary as Tribe- but still great.

Would be a 5 if it had a bit more of the artistry of spiritulized or less moody/whiney vocals.

But still the guitar driven multi layered wall of sound…miss you in modern rock!

Two hits surrounded by uninspiring forgettable songs.

So every white British boy in the 50s/60s just sat around listening to blues and Phil Spector records?

My generation might be the best rock ever written though…if the rest of the album sounded as intentional.

I know this album gets mixed thoughts from fans- but the epic wall of sound that is this album will never be able to be touched by another one of their albums or metal band. A truly unique album that sounds fantastic and presents the full 2+ hour concert rather than just 35 mins cuts.

Here’s the thing about west coast “dinner party” jazz. It won’t mow your face off but it’s very enjoyable.

A nice snowy day outside, this album and a hot cup of joe. Perfection.

In hindsight way more disco should be on this list - as we look back on it and the movement it actually was vs the racial homophobic backlash. This album should be up there with others like Donna Summer and EWF.

Really solid classic rock with an ear towards either influencing or being influenced by Bowie. It was a little boring at times though.

I understand the cultural/historic significance

But unless I’m trying to have Lofi electronic music to work to or make a pretty boring sci-fi movie. I don’t understand why you would re-listen to this.

Dark as hell and of course he’s a hard listen but MY word he can write a song!

A tiny bit uneven but just such a great capture at the Talking Heads. Once in a Lifetime is a near perfectly written song.

Maybe a 4 but the rhythms are so so tight.

It’s not for everyone- but fuck yea! Folk punk royalty.

It's def an uneven album with the first half much stronger and growing a little weary by the end..but when the sound is done right. It's really right.

Bland late 90s adult contemporary barf.

While the first half had some redeeming qualities, the second half made Trout Mask Replica sounds like the white album. Maybe if i was also dealing with the physiological pain of what my parents and grandparents just did in the war i also would make "Peking O"

I want my funk pure and uncut!

Legit though, why is it required that every other word be funk?

Here’s the thing…I like Metallica…but this is my least fav Metallica.

Love the thrash/punk vibes- the weird gothic doom ballad metal, not my thing.