Reviews by zoobee20

This one has a very nice vibe. Warm weather music for sure. Glad I gave it a listen. Favorite songs were Punchbag, Sunshine, A Minha Menina, and This Town.

It’s a jazz-rap classic that has aged exceptionally well. Every beat sounds great. Scenario introduced the world to Busta Rhymes. The lyrics are fun and it’s just guys being dudes for most of it. One of the first hip-hop albums that doesn’t sound “old”. So relistenable.

I liked this album. The instrumentation is all really good especially the saxophone and the percussion. The lyrics are far more political than I was expecting from the band that brought us Red Red Wine. My favorite songs were Tyler, King, Burden Of Shame, Food For Thought, and Madam Medusa.

This one felt educational. Like sure I enjoyed what I was learning, but I do not feel the need to repeat the same lesson again in the same way.

I liked this one more than I thought I would. I had heard Tom’s Diner, but nothing else by her. The sing-talking style reminded me of Leonard Cohen quite a bit. Probably won’t go back to this much save for a few songs. Favorites were Marlene On The Wall and Knight Moves.

I love just about everything David Bowie touches, and this is no exception. Probably his most iconic look. Doesn’t quite reach the heights of a Hunky Dory or Ziggy Stardust. Cracked Actor is easily my favorite song here. I love the heavy distortion used. Favorite songs are Watch That Man, Cracked Actor, Time, and The Jean Genie.

Can’t believe they made that poster into an album! Songs flow so well that the only song I can play by itself is Money. Everything else requires me to play the whole album through.

This one does a good job at being ambient and spacey. It’s just too long and doesn’t hold my interest for the entire runtime. Favorite songs were Water From A Vine Leaf and Time To Get Wize

I can’t believe Bjork invented UK drill. This album is like sitting next to a window on a rainy day. The production choices and vocal layering create a dreamy aesthetic that makes this still feel fresh. Fantastic.

The percussion on this is really interesting and I like that this whole album feels like it was made in her house. The more intense moments feel earned as well. Probably not something I would go back to much, but I’m glad I listened. Favorites were Shameika, Under The Table, Ladies, and Heavy Balloon.

Coldplay is really great when you don’t have someone in your ear telling you they suck. It’s widely appealing for a reason. The guitar on Shiver is really great. Favorite songs were Shiver, Spies, Yellow, Trouble, and High Speed.

You can definitely tell the influence this one had on subgenres like Thrash. Unfortunately I don’t think I would return to this one much. Everything also just sounds kinda muddy. Highlights were Black Metal, Leave Me In Hell, and Sacrifice.

This is the kind of album you wouldn’t mind getting stuck inside the CD player. The whole thing has a great flow to it, and the instrumentation is super crispy sounding. Especially those drums and the flute. Her voice is really good as well.

I thought this one was pretty good. I really liked when the saxophone snuck its way in there. Some of the instrumentation reminded me of Talking Heads. Favorite songs were Rip It Up, A Million Pleading Faces, I Can’t Help Myself, and Hokoyo.

This is an album I assumed I would give a 5 to before relistening today. The first side is definitely worthy of such. Just four absolute classics in a row. The second half however was not as good as I remember. While listening I also thought I really liked Something About You. And then I thought “Wait, this sounds kinda familiar”. And then I realized that they just made Peace Of Mind again, but not as good on the other side of the same album.

I mean yeah this is really great. We all know that already. Love the guitar solo on The Chain

This is early 60’s pop-rock done in 1967. It’s like they are trying to experiment on songs like Band 6 and Zilch but the experimentation is the equivalent of a middle school science project. Favorite songs were You Just May Be The One, No Time, and Randy Scouse Git.

This one needed two listens for me to appreciate it. This reminds me of the experimentation of TV On The Radio taken up to 11. Also kinda reminded me of the band Idles who I really like. Very interesting ideas with the heavier sections and more ambient parts like a musical thunderstorm. Favorite songs were Broken Witch, They Don’t Want Your Corn, They Want Your Kids, and Hold Hands And It Will Happen Anyway.

The only thing from Gil Scott-Heron I had listened to prior to this is Pieces Of A Man which is a fantastic record that I hope shows up later. His voice is really great. The piano and bass work here are both great. Major credit to Brian Jackson. His political lyrics are really hard hitting and are still relevant today especially on H2Ogate Blues. My favorite songs were Rivers Of My Fathers, Back Home, The Bottle, and Your Daddy Loves You.

This album is good, but not great. Just a solid example of the genre and not doing much more beyond that. Favorites were Do It Clean, Villiers Terrace, and Happy Death Men.