Reviews by zoobee20

So much more than Fairytale of New York. That song is damn good too though. This album makes me want to drink a couple pints with the lads. Just pure fun. Favorite songs are the title track, Fairytale of New York, Thousands Are Sailing, and Medley.

You forget how much Timbaland owned the 00’s until you listen to something like this. Those drums still hit. Fun time. Very early 2000’s. Favorites songs were Bring The Pain, Work It, Back In The Day, and Play That Beat.

I will admit I enjoyed this one more than Toys In The Attic. I think the vocals on Back In The Saddle are entertaining and Last Child is pretty funky. Nobody’s Fault is pretty decent too. I could forget the rest of it though. Having three songs I like boosts it slightly into the range of a three, but this is basically a 2.5.

An album that is much more than just Take Me Out. They got bangers. Very much holds up today. I like the intro to Jaqueline and the synths in Come On Home. Highlights are those two, Take Me Out, The Dark Of The Matinee, and This Fire.

I somehow have never heard this one. I get the hype. This is a really great album. Her voice is restrained, but effort is placed exactly where it needs to be. The songwriting is great. The piano and guitar work are particular standouts. This album is cozy and warm.

This is terrible. I loved every minute of it. Favorite songs were While You See A Chance and Night Train

This one took me a couple listens to decide my feelings on. Do I like this? Or do I just like the bands this was inspired by? I’ve decided the answer is both. I’m a fan of this power pop slop. Favorite songs were The Act We Act, Helpless, and Hoover Dam.

This makes me want to run face first through a brick wall. The guitar work is really great and noisy. The vocals are perfect for the style. The almost thirty seconds of feedback at the beginning of Super Unison is awesome. The long songs give opportunity for the musicianship to shine.

I should like everything about this, but it doesn’t really connect for some reason. It reminded me of The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole, but I would prefer to listen to those bands instead. It’s well made and I would never complain to hear songs from it, but it wouldn’t be my first choice. Favorite songs were Supervixen, Only Happy When It Rains, Not My Idea, and Stupid Girl.

Interesting mix of punk and reggae. Vocals reminded me of Siouxsie and the Banshees, but might be just a case of “British woman”. Nothing too incredible, but it was fun. Favorite songs were Shoplifting, Typical Girls, and I Heard It Through The Grapevine.

The thought of Bruce sitting in his bedroom with a glockenspiel on his lap is very funny to me for some reason. The explosive rock backing tracks of prior albums are gone, but the tales of blue collar struggle are turned up to 11. Very clearly inspired by the folk rock of Bob Dylan and the like. I understand what he was doing here and I respect it. I just think that Bruce works better with a band behind him. Favorite songs were Atlantic City, Johnny 99, Open All Night, and Reason To Believe.

This is one that I’ve seen and heard people rave about for years and years. And for the A side I totally get it, but side B seems to falter for me. Songs like Spaced Cowboy don’t really work for me. The bass playing is really good especially on songs like Africa Talks To You and Brave & Strong. Highlights here were Luv N’ Haight, Family Affair, Africa Talks To You, and Brave & Strong.

This is a musical loaf of bread. It’s interesting, but like a rye it sure is dense. I’m not sure one listen was enough, but I doubt one or two more would change my thoughts much. The jazzy soundscapes here are unique and worthy of listening to. Not sure starting off with the most obtuse song was really the best idea. My favorite song was Slightly All The Time.

Total whiplash compared to my previous album. The instrumentals? Trash. The vocals? Annoying. I didn’t like this at all.

With their first album Black Sabbath basically invented heavy metal. With their second album Black Sabbath perfected heavy metal. This very well may be the top of the mountain. It’s not even my favorite Sabbath album (Master Of Reality), but the timelessness is undeniable. I love how Planet Caravan is a brief reprieve from the super iconic moments on the first side that feels like you are listening underwater. Electric Funeral is my favorite kind of metal song with the slow tempo and chunky guitar riff. Rat Salad is the Sabbath equivalent to Moby Dick. Everything is great here.

Sheer Heart Attack is the better album compared to this. Queen has always been a greatest hits band for me and my opinion is not changed here. I’m In Love With My Car is not good. Favorite songs were Death On Two Legs, Sweet Lady, The Prophet’s Song, and that one song from that movie and that other movie.

I liked this much more than the other Primal Scream album I listened to before. The album cover is really great showing the hazy brightness present in the music. I also feel like this earns this length unlike many other 90’s albums. Favorite songs were Moving On Up, Higher Than The Sun, Come Together, and Loaded.

A album I was unfamiliar with from a band I had not heard of. Very reminiscent of that jam band type sound. I love this shit. Can’t believe I hadn’t heard it before. Definitely something I will come back to. Favorites were It’s Him!, Back At The Farm, Street Joy, River To Consider, and Is And Is And Is.

I liked this album. An artist I had heard of but never actually listened to. Very raw production, vocals, and lyrics. I don’t really buy The Rolling Stones response thing. Highlights were Help Me Mary, Never Said, Mesmerizing, Fuck And Run, and Gunshy.

This shit rips. The guitar tone is great. For the purpose of the list I only listened to the original tracklist from the 6 track EP. I think Chain That Door is a little too close to falling apart, but everything else here rocks so much it makes up for it. You can definitely hear some of The Stooges here as well as where music would go for the next decade.