Rated 6/10
Massive points earned for making an album that is actually album-length (35 minutes) compared to the colossal 70-minute albums that artists seem to always drop these days. Also great flow, and, importantly, the music portion is carefully crafted and has nuance (American hip-hop artists, take note). Nevertheless, the British accent always makes me chuckle.
3.0/5.0: Good
Rated 10/10
This feels like the ultimate new wave album. It ticks all the new wave boxes, but also has a lot of variety and is a lot of fun.
4.5/5.0: Excellent
Rated 8/10
Not surprisingly, the three worst songs on the album were all written by Bob Dylan. These tracks are boring and overwrought simultaneously. The other 5 tracks are actually really good and a few are an excellent example of the re-worked British folk sound eventually perfected by Jethro Tull. Sandy Denny’s performance is particularly excellent. Her voice is unparalleled for the era and her melody choices are superb. It’s a shame about the Dylan tracks, but there’s a great EP inside this album.
3.5/5.0: Very Good
Rated 8/10
Well made album.
3.5/5.0: Very Good
Rated 8/10
Quintessential dad rock album. The songs are a little tired and boring but some of the more progressive elements are really good, and the production and story behind the album are great.
3.5/5.0: Very Good
Rated 4/10
Some cool beats, but far, far, far too long. If this album was half as long it would be four stars, but as it stands this is quite disappointing.
2.0/5.0: Disappointing
Rated 8/10
Fun album and well done.
3.5/5.0: Very Good
Rated 4/10
A little bit disappointed in this. I don't think her voice works with the retro-style of music, the production is terrible, and the execution is VERY 1990s (record scratching, out of place booming bass, etc.) - which clashes horribly with the 60s/70s genre choices. Finally, the album is far too long.
2.0/5.0: Disappointing
Rated 10/10
This is easily the best of the three Sonic Youth albums I've gotten on this list. They mix up the sound a lot more on this album. I'm hearing everything from noise rock to post-metal to even some black metal passages. It's difficult to imagine bands like Cult of Luna, Neurosis, or Pelican not being influenced by this.
4.5/5.0: Excellent
Rated 6/10
Love the message and the musical variety, and the production values are spectacular, but this album commits a few cardinal sins - i.e., child-like chanting and lots of talking.
2.5/5.0: Mixed
Rated 8/10
Really good, melodic, almost glam sounding punk/pop with a lot of variety.
4.0/5.0: Great
Rated 4/10
To all the reviewers upset about the reviews calling this a couple of guys shouting their brags at a microphone: Yes, that's exactly what this is, and no, it's not enjoyable.
2.0/5.0: Disappointing
Rated 10/10
My ears feel like they've been chased through a junkyard by a caffeinated bass and a shirtless Iggy Pop.
4.5/5.0: Excellent
The perfect soundtrack for when you're too disillusioned to dance but still want your existential crisis to have a funky bassline.
3.0/5.0: Good
Rated 10/10
I forgot how incredible this album is. So frenetic and angry, but the truth is no music like this had ever been made before and it signaled great things to come for the band. A truly innovative album and very worthy of inclusion on this list.
5.0/5.0: Iconic
Rated 4/10
Too eighties, even for the eighties.
2.0/5.0: Disappointing
Rated 10/10
This is a super fun album. I love that it's basically a hard-edged seventies version of 50s rock 'n' roll. Cool idea and well-executed.
4.5/5.0: Excellent
Rated 10/10
Really good stuff. Probably better than Ziggy Stardust in my opinion.
4.5/5.0: Excellent
It's pretty good for folk but it's not really my cup of tea. This isn't a very fair review, but oh well.
2.5/5.0: Mixed
Rated 2/10
I'm sure this is well done for what it is, but I really can't stand this style music.
