Reviews by squilliam

I would genuinely like some of these songs if it wasn't for the vocals. The strange high pitch and noises really grate. Others are just irredeemably bad

There's a reason the only song I heard out of this album was Our House, and it will likely be the only one I hear again. Everything here feels very cartoonish

Favorite Songs: Blue Skinned Beast, Our House

I find that I oscillate in my opinion on Neil Young, but I was pretty into this album. Some really good country rock songs.

Favorite Songs: Down By The River, Cowgirl In The Sand

The ratio of songs to hits is ludicrous for this album. It's crazy how good this is. There's a reason almost everyone has heard over half the songs from this album. Even the stuff that isn't as well known is still great.

Favorite Songs: Go Your Own Way, You Make Loving Fun, The Chain, Second Hand News

There are moments of In A Silent Way that are excellent, but too much of this sounds like elevator music. The songs just kind of meander

Favorite Song: In A Silent Way

Eh. Pretty generic, but not bad

Favorites Song: She Talks to Angels

I knew coming into this how much I love Deacon Blues but generally just find Steely Dan fine. Despite that, this is peak yacht rock. I should be on a boat in Lake Michigan drinking in the summer while listening to this. The production is also just immaculate

Favorite Songs: Aja, Deacon Blues, Peg

I'm sorry Sara. Joan has a lovely voice, but I don't find her music particularly interesting.

Favorite Songs: House of the Rising Sun

This album comes in so strong and grabs your attention. What a great example of Latin Rock. Easy 5

Favorite Songs: Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen, Singing Winds, Crying Beasts, Oye Como Va, El Nlcoya

Vibes - Impeccable
Drums - Groovy
Energy - Funky

So danceable, it's impossible to have a bad time while listening to this.

Favorite Song: Ginger Baker And Tony Allen Drum Solo

Liked that more than I thought I would. Very spaceage and strange. Not quite background music, but so unique I have to give it credit

Favorite Songs: Spacelab, Metropolis

It's Frank Sinatra. Pretty one note, but at worst it's great background music for a dinner party. I definitely would've liked a little more range, but he's just so talented.

Favorite Songs: Ill Wind, What is This Thing Called Love

As always, some really iconic songs. Just hard to get past the pedophelia. Additionally, I don't love Michael Jackson enough to really ever want to listen to a full album. Everything starts to blur together.

Favorite Songs: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Rock with You

Not a single song on here is a miss. Just really consistent, great music

Favorite Songs: Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels), Neighborhood #3 (Power Out), Wake Up

A very fun time. The music feels very lively and would probably be great to see live. However, doesn't really have anything exceptional going on.

Favorite Songs: Music When the Lights Go Out, The Saga, Narcissist

Milquetoast. Feels like this should be playing quietly in the background while people are talking.

Favorite Songs: Love the One You're With, We Are Not Helpless

Whatever. I didn't hate their sound, but there wasn't a single song that actually stood out

Some great songs in here, but I really don't think I'd come back to this one. Just listen to the hits and skip the rest.

Favorite Songs: Gimme Three Steps, Free Bird

Horribly dated. Even Q-Tip couldn't save this one.

A very very fun time. No songs stood out, but great background music to have on while having fun with friends.