Reviews by tallis12

RamonesRamones

Rated 8/10

Obviously one of the most iconic punk records, with huge influence on music that would follow and Blitzkrieg Bop is up there with the greatest punk songs, but personally feel the rest of the album is a bit samey and listening back in 2023 does just feel a little dated, a great album but just doesn’t tick my personal enjoyment box for the full 5 stars. But an album everyone should listen to, and a solid 4 stars.

IllmaticNas

Rated 10/10

The greatest hip hop album of all time. Almost 30 years on and it still hits as hard today. A masterpiece.

Had this on repeat when it first came out. One of my favourite albums over lockdown. Already part of my frequent rotation not sure if I’ll give it the same rating in 5 years time but for now this is a 5 star album in my book.

Lust for LifeIggy Pop

Rated 10/10

My favourite Iggy album as it sounds more Iggy pop compared to the idiot which I feel is more a Bowie album, and probably due to the link to train spotting. Plus the passenger is one of my favourite songs.

Probably personal choice more than a true masterpiece but this gets the full 5 stars.

Springsteen’s masterpiece, a perfect storytelling rock album. His vocals might not be for everyone but they really add to the impact of the music.

Like a mix of the RHCP and Nu metal, not really my cup of tea but impressive it came out in the 80’s given it clearly had a lot on influence on late 90s early 00’s nu metal. So deserves its place on the list.

Soild punk album with a good mix of met and some reggae. Hadn’t listen to bad brains before but this deserves a place on the list.

Seems a mix of classic 80’s sound and more influential 90s hip hop. Good catchy album worthy of the list, but slightly dated sound stops it getting more than a 3.