Reviews by smith__2112

There are other Arcade Fire albums that are 5 stars; Neon Bible just misses out on that. But Intervention and My Body is a Cage are the two best songs they ever made

I’ve listened to a few Willie Nelson songs randomly here and there but never a full album. It’s a pretty laid back slower paced album that I need to be in the right mood to enjoy but plenty good when I am in that mood

Originally came across the Koln Concert when I was going through a list of the greatest jazz albums, and it was a standout and instantly became a personal favorite. Such a fascinating listen

This is very close to being a 5 for me. It’s just missing that something special to put it over the top. Very very good though

I got this album on cd when I was in high school and haven’t really listened to it much after that. So for better or worse this feels very much like a high school album to me. Pretty fun synth pop though

2+2 actually equals 4 and that’s all the stars you’re getting. Do better next time Thom

Very surprised at how much I enjoyed this. Emmylou Harris’s voice is fantastic and so many of these songs are haunting and beautiful. Another case of I don’t know why this was included in the list, but I’m glad it was

Club/dance music really isn’t my thing. I’m sure this is fine if you are in a club and want to dance to it. But listening to a whole album’s worth in one go is a bit much

A pleasant little jazz record but nothing too memorable or anything that stands out. Even if this was on streaming I probably wouldn’t revisit it

My first jazz album on the list and it’s one I haven’t listened to before. I tend to like more experimental and avant garde jazz, but this was still very solid and enjoyable

A decent little British jangle pop album. I do think it’s an era and sound worth representing on the list, I’m just not sure this is the album to do that. The top review for Rip It Up is someone complaining that this album is included but Tool is completely omitted from the list, and I just have to say I’d still much rather listen to this

I could listen to Aretha sing about her breakfast and still give it 6 stars

I didn’t know of this album or band, but it’s some pretty solid British 80s pop. A delight!

It’s Rumours, of course it’s 5 stars

I’m just here for a funky fun time

There are some pretty great tracks on this album. But there’s also plenty of filler that isn’t really interesting. Cut it down to a single album instead of a double and it’d be pretty solid

So a side project from the Talking Heads without David Byrne is still full of funky fun

It can be fun to be this angry toward white people and cops for an hour

This was one of the first cds I got as a kid, so I listened to it repeatedly and the whole thing is burned into the back of my brain. Not really the stones best work but still enjoyable and I have some personal nostalgia for it.

I already know and love The War on Drugs so this is an easy 5 for me. This is the perfect music to listen to while driving through the woods