Reviews by zilch

I like the music. Especially the weird and different styles and influences all mixed together. I hate the talky radio bits.

EaglesEagles

Rated 8/10

It's the eagles. Strong start to the album. The middle was just alright and then another string finish. I do not know what is going on in the beginning of earlybird. But I like it.

Hot RatsFrank Zappa

Rated 10/10

This has a real meandering, jam band feel to it which normally puts me off. But there was something about this energy that hooked me. I liked it way more than I though I would. Gumbo Variation drags on a bit longer than needed perhaps, but overall just a great time.

There is a weird nonsensical story in the back half of the album that I found annoying at first. But it kind of grew on me and brought this up from a middling 3 star to a low 4 star for me.

Some old school ska. Fun at first, but gets a little old. Some of the lyrics seem kind of immature. Maybe I am just getting old .

OrbitalOrbital

Rated 8/10

Fun techno album. The intro and outro are a little jarring, but they mesh with the overall aesthetic.

Marvin has a very distinctive sound. While I enjoy that sound for a song or three, it is a lot for an hour plus.

The BandThe Band

Rated 8/10

It is some good folky 60's rock. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down was my favorite, but Up On Cripple Creek stuck in my head the most.

Oh my goodness, such a fun album. Well, when I focus on the lyrics perhaps fun isn't the right descriptor, but it gets me going every time. I was originally thinking there was a bit to much screaming for full marks, but I enjoyed too much not give it a five.

A bit slower vide than I was expecting. Sultans of Swing was good, the rest was fairly enjoyable if not any real standouts.

Born on the Bayou is great. The Good Golly Miss Molly cover was unnecessary. Still would have got four stars if the didn't drag it down with Keep on Chooglin at the end. It was just too much.