Rated 8/10
Gutted I got this Sunday morning and not a Friday night. Going to hold of reviewing this until the appropriate moment.
Absolute classic dance album from the 90’s, not quite a masterpiece but really does stand out as a great album,
Rated 6/10
Interesting 80’s post punk album Iv never heard of, just a bit too much 80’s keyboards for my personal preference. But it did come out at the start of the 80’s so il give them leeway and suggest this is an album you should listen to before you die, but I won’t be rushing back.
Rated 6/10
Don’t know why this album is on the list over folklore. When folklore came out I was so impressed with it and how much I enjoyed a Taylor swift album, when this came out I gave it one listen thought it sounded very similar to folklore and never came back to it. To be fair if they came out in a different order I might have the complete opposite view.
So I tried to listen with a open mind today, this is a good singer songwriter album, makes my think of Bon iver as a obvious comparison, does it deserve to be on the list, I think considering this and folklore together as two similar albums, yes one of them should most likely be included.
Rated 6/10
Great funk album clearly
Ahead of its time and influenced so much music after it, but in my opinion
this is just not in the same league as purple rain or sign o’ the times. Which are my
Prince go to albums. I think the songs are just a little too long and self indulgent at times.
Rated 4/10
Iv been look warm to a couple of byrds albums on the list, I believe they have far too many albums. This is the worst one yet. Probably due to my dislike of country music.
I guess country fans would like this and it is different to their other albums on the list, therefore just makes 2 stars.
Rated 6/10
Completely forgot about this album till it popped up today, enjoyed listening back as it was a favourite of mine back in 2003. Was good to hear it back and probably a little bias in my view it should be on the list, but won’t make my frequent rotation again.
Rated 6/10
Mega riffs cheesy lyrics and vocals, classic 80s metal. I don’t think this lives up to rust in peace, but good to have another metal album on the list for something different.
One of those probably groundbreaking at the time, but sounds so dated now.
Rated 10/10
Not only my favourite jazz album, but one of my overall favourite albums of all time.
I just love how an album can be so assessable and sophisticated at the same time. Brilliant soothing back ground music, but sit down and critically listen and you are in for a treat of musical layers of beauty and emotion.
An absolute masterpiece in every sense of the word. 5 stars
Rated 4/10
Wasn’t expecting a Robbie album to be on the list, everyone’s mum in the UK in the 90’s probably bought this album. So it probably has some merit. To be fair the singles from the album are strong, old before I die, angels, let me entertain you.
But the rest of the album is generic pop/rock filler. So I can’t agree with the statement that you should listen to this album before you die, so 2 out of 5.
Rated 6/10
Soild prog rock album, first song is epic, but think the album struggles a little in the middle. Glad I listened and deserves to be on the list, but don’t think it will be an album I return too.
Rated 6/10
A Bob Dylan album I’m not familiar with, given this came out late 90s for a man who was in his peak in the 60’s I didn’t have high hopes. Funnily though I recognise a few songs off this album, one probably thanks to Adele.
This is actually a really good album and would mark a return to form for Dylan. I’m sure at the time it would have be marketed as his best since blood on the tracks.
Glad I listened and this deserves to be on the list, will I come back to it? Probably not I’m more likely to stick on classic Dylan.
Rated 4/10
Really dated hip hop, not sure why this needs to be on the list.
Rated 6/10
Never heard of the roots before, so wasn’t sure what to expect going into this. But this really is a great hip hop album that was pushing the boundaries of its time. Just a bit on the long side but apart from
That a great album and deserves to be on the list.
Rated 4/10
I Really enjoyed pills and thrills, this one just isn’t as good, and therefore probably doesn’t need to be on the list.
This album seems to have a lot of negativity on this site. So I didn’t have high hopes, but went in with an open mind.
The opening scream was immediately off putting. But after that the album really picks up and to be honest a mix between punk/psychedelic/blues is right up my street. Really enjoyed this album. So raw but so many hooks to keep you going but yeah some of the lyrics are a bit immature. Overall I think this is a
Great album which is now added to my frequent rotation. Reminds me a lot of black pistol fire, who must of been influenced by this. 4 stars out of 5.
Rated 8/10
I had never heard of X before this morning.
After a couple of listens I’m under the opinion that Wild gift is a punk rock gem. The album is full of energy, passion, and originality, thanks to the distinctive vocals of Exene Cervenka and the rockabilly-inspired guitar of Billy Zoom. The songs are catchy, fast, and diverse, exploring themes of love, desperation, and rebellion.
Some of the Punk Purists might argue that this is not punk, but I think it’s a refreshing and innovative take on the genre that expands its boundaries and possibilities.
This is one of those albums that I will listen to over and over again, and I give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Rated 6/10
Strange different and influential, ticks a lot of boxes for an album to be included on this list.
Always seen Dexy Midnight Runners as a one hit wonder, but this album proves they were more than that.
Rated 6/10
Always enjoy these interesting industrial noise albums to a certain extent. This one can be added to the pile of glad I listened but won’t be rushing back.
