Reviews by tallis12

Good guitar album, not one I’ll rush back to though.

The XX are one of my favourite bands, and this is my second favourite album by them, so personally glad to see this on the list today. But not sure if it’s an album that’s really in the same league as their debut, so can’t give it the full 5 stars.

One of the classic 90 rap albums that seems to have aged worse than the rest. Gfunk beats save this, but the skits and the over the top lyrics hinder this album from still being seen as a masterpiece. Still can’t give this lower than a 4 despite its flaws.

When I seen this albums my initial thought was we didn’t need another fat boy slim album on the list. But actually enjoyed listening to this today, pretty good album, will I come back to it, probably not but glad it’s on the list.

Band Iv never heard of, this is a good shoegaze/brit pop album, but also very forgettable if not paying attention.

Used to enjoy Jamiroquai when I was a kid in the 90’s, but I also enjoyed the Godzilla film they did the hit song for, looking back now, both were a bit shit.

Great jazz album, added to my collection, just a little long for me to put up there with my favourite Jazz albums, got a bit bored by the end of the album.

When I first encountered “Mermaid Avenue,” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. However, as the music enveloped me, I found myself pleasantly surprised.

The artists did an exceptional job of weaving Woody Guthrie’s poignant lyrics into beautiful songs. It’s more than just an album; it’s a heartfelt homage to a folk legend.

The album boasts a captivating mix of musical styles throughout. From soulful ballads to foot-tapping tunes, each track carries its weight. Listening to “Mermaid Avenue” feels like embarking on a musical journey—one that deserves a spot on this list.

Enjoyed this album, but no more than a blur or gorillas album which I have given 4, so by default makes this a 3.

Pavement are just one of those bands that I can appreciate the music, but the vocals just make it almost unlistenable for me. Which stops me ever wanting to come back to these albums, but I do agree it’s an important album in terms of 90’s alternative music, and deserves to be on the list, just not my 90’s alt band of choice.

Great album, always between this and soft bulletin what is FLs best album, I really can’t choose, so they both deserve a 4/5.

Springsteen’s most accessible album, with some of his biggest hits on their, but this just isn’t in the same league as born to
Run or darkness on the edge of town in terms of a complete album, I agree it’s worth its place on the list though.

Wasn’t expecting to enjoy a French rap album this much, no idea what the lyrics mean but it’s got great beats and flow.

Never heard of Jane Weaver before, really liked this album, feels like a peak of modern phydellic pop, not sure enough to make my frequent rotation but one I want to come back to at some point, so I’m glad it’s made the list.

Musically really enjoyed this, the vocals though just cross the line of being Lou Reed inspired to sounding like a tribute act. Due to that makes me jsut want to listen to a Lou Reed album instead, so won’t make my frequent rotation.

Sounds like a standard 80’s album but came out in 79, so got to give them credit of being early pioneers of the sound. Duran Duran clearly influenced by Japan? Deserves to be on the list, but not my
Personal taste.

I’m not a fan of live albums or double albums. So straight away I’m needing convinced with this one.

Actually as far as live albums go this is pretty good, I still think it’s too long though, but enjoyed this blues covers too. Too long to add to my frequent rotation but deserves to be on the list.

860 albums in and I think this one was the closest Iv been to just switching it off. Really didn’t get this album at all was painful to get to the end I never want to relive that again 1 star.

I have no problem separating the art from the artist, but in this case they are both a piece of shit.

I think it’s Trent Reznor production that saves this from 1 star, but this really is just poor man’s downwards spiral.

Good British ska album, but not my cup of tea.