Reviews by stevebonus26

While there's a LOT to like about this - extremely well crafted songs, great song titles, and a very strong energy - it doesn't really connect with me. Glad I heard it, but not so sure it'll find its way back into my ears.

Not all that interesting a listen, but on the plus side it really flew by.

The folky 60s generally agrees with me. Donovan is a far cry from Dylan, but this is still pleasant enough.

It's okay. Mostly a pretty ho-hum album, but a few moments that jumped out over the rest. Perfectly listenable but nothing special.

Some nice harmonies & nice tunes.

Oh this is totally up my alley! Pretenders have been at best in my musical periphery for awhile now, but without anything but the odd song listened to here & there. This is my first time listening to an album start to finish, and it is FANTASTIC. Chrissie Hynde brings the 'tude to perfectly accompany the music being played. Love the energy of this album and glad I finally put it into my ears. A few tunes toward the end didn't quite hit on this first listen, but overall this has been great stuff.

While I'm not a hiphophead, I have a soft spot for 90's rap, and this is definitely something I can get down with, even as a person that from time to time likes to have his breakfast with some hog. But what can I say, Ice Cube's a pimp.

Definitely some nice tunes on here. A very soothing sound for such darkly themed songs.

I'm sure there's an audience out there that loves this, but by the jumpins it sure doesn't include me. The constant harsh, percussive sounds gave me a headache.

Pure ear candy. I've been a big fan of this album since first hearing it around the time it was released. It continues to be excellent, with the sublime harmonies being the highlight of the experience. If we figure out time travel and transport these guys back to Woodstock '69 they won't be out of place at all.

HOW IS HE SINGING AND PLAYING FLUTE AT THE SAME TIME?!?

The jangly music is pretty good, but I struggle to enjoy Morrissey's voice. It just sounds like he's singing the same song over and over again, and it gets old. No particular standouts on this one, but overall it isn't bad.

It's Black Sabbath so I knew going it that it was going to kick-ass, and boy did it deliver! While I am most definitely familiar with their music, I had never actually listened to this full album. Glad to knock that one out of my blind spot - what a listen!

ROCK IN PEACE OZZY \m/

Now this is what I call a dragon album. Because it really, really drags on. That back half, hoo boy, what a slog.

Beck definitely has his own unique quirkiness that makes him a one of a kind artist. Odelay is full of fun & chill tunes. An excellent album for a nice summer day.

Dire Straits have been a staple in my ears since childhood, via my dad (although I think I have heard more Mark Knopfler solo stuff). That said, until now I have never listed to a Dire Straits album start-to-finish. It was as good as expected, with the cooler-than-cool vibe lasting throughout the entire album. My expectations were fairly high, and they were met!

Like a lot of music from this era, EVERYTHING IS SO LOUD. The sound is crisp & clean, but every instrument is RIGHT THERE in my ears. It's the era that subtelty missed.

Old man yells at cloud aside, the music isn't bad. The album has some highs & lows, but overall didn't particularly grip me.

Pretty good. Quality musicianship throughout the entire album, with well-crafted tunes. I wasn't totally gripped by it, but several tracks stood out.

An incredible listen. So chill & easygoing. Perfect summertime music. And those harmonies, bah gawd those harmonies!

While these lads should have better credited the blues artists whose songs they drew their inspiration from, there can be no doubt that the result was an ABSOLUTELY ROCKIN' album showcasing extremely high levels of talent. This one is an all-timer. Whoever it was that first brought the blues across the pond and into Led Zeppelin's ears, thank you.