Reviews by tallis12

ParanoidBlack Sabbath

Rated 10/10

Absolute beast of an album, hard to believe this came out in 1970, feels so ahead of it’s time, a heavy metal masterpiece and Sabbaths best album in my opinion.

Interesting rap album that doesn’t take itself too seriously, great beats and flow but nonsense lyrics, this would have been a huge hit with high school kids at the time.

This is a beautiful folk album, great mix of music and Van really shows off his voice on this one, and the songs just blend so well together.

Just a shame he turned into a Covid denying nutter.

Not a great fan of this sort of jazz fusion, but birdland is a stand out song. Glad I listened worth list entry but won’t make my rotation.

Good 60’s folk rock album, worthy inclusion on the list, but too many covers to really be considered an all time great album but enjoyable takes on the Dylan songs, similar scores to the Beatles early albums.

Only ever heard a few TV on the radio songs all of which I liked, so was good to do a deeper dive into this album. This really is a great album love the vocals and the sonic differences between songs, instantly added to my frequent rotation.

HejiraJoni Mitchell

Rated 6/10

I can tell this is a good album, just hasn’t quite clicked with me yet. One I may come back to at a later point, but for now I can appreciate it is worth it’s place on the list.

En-TactThe Shamen

Rated 4/10

The sound of the 90’s started off well but after a full album i was a bit sick of this.

LowDavid Bowie

Rated 10/10

I would rank Hunky Dory and ziggy star dust above Low, but this is still a masterpiece more experimental so won’t be for everyone, but can see the influence this had on post punk bands like joy division. Such a great pairing Bowie and Eno.

TidalFiona Apple

Rated 8/10

Love Fiona Apples’s voice and how these songs different in style but blend together.more than worthy of the list and my regular rotation.

Great early trip hop album. Clearly influential to what was to follow in the genre. But I prefer Mezzanine.

Is This ItThe Strokes

Rated 10/10

The album that changed 00’s music and culture for the better, one of my all time favourite bands, this is a perfect album. One of my all time favourites.