Reviews by zoobee20

Music to be played at the dentist’s office. Technically inoffensive, but so bland. All the instruments sound so artificial. The Talking Heads cover is so bleh. The singer’s voice is good enough I guess. Favorite song was Holding Back The Years.

While not having the heavy hitters that Surfer Rosa and Doolittle have this album is a model of consistency. No song outstays its welcome and the whole album provides a consistently good sound. I would say this album is very well paced. Needed more Kim Deal vocals. Highlights for me were Cecilia Ann, Velouria, Allison, Dig For Fire, The Happening, and Stormy Weather.

Not much to say about this one that hasn’t already been said. Still can’t believe that Purple Rain was mostly recorded live.

I had previously stated in my last review for this band that the music was creative, but I just didn’t like it very much. Something connected this time for me and I really liked this album. The creativity is all still there, interesting vocal inflections and cool instrumentation, but this time the songs are structured more simply and are a little more accessible to my tastes. Favorites were Crying, Dancing Choose, Golden Age, Red Dress, and DLZ.

I like Coldplay (Pre 2011). I think many of these songs are really great. Chris Martin is a great singer and the arrangements are layered nicely. Favorite songs were Politik, God Put A Smile Upon Your Face, The Scientist, and A Rush Of Blood To The Head.

I have heard of this band but had never listened to them until now. I found this to be a relatively bland indietronica album. The light synths and at times delicate vocals made this fade into the background for me. The drums also don’t pack enough of a punch to energize everything else. Favorite track was Flutes.

Listened to this on my train ride into Philadelphia which felt right. Bowie calling this “plastic soul” is a very apt description. I like it, but slightly less than many of his other albums. I would like to believe that the song Fame is why David Bowie was cast in Zoolander. Don’t entirely get the hate for his version of Across The Universe. Favorite tracks were Young Americans, Fascination, Somebody Up There Likes Me, and Fame.

This one was completely new to me and I had never heard of this artist before. I am pleasantly surprised. That was a very enjoyable listen and I will definitely be returning to it again. His voice is really good and the blending of folk and blues styles works really well. Favorites were Don’t Want To Know, Dreams By The Sea, May You Never, and The Man In The Station.

Just about every song here is a certified classic. Incredible beats and quite possibly the best flow and voice of all time. Would be an easy 5/5 if not for the sex skits, which haven’t aged well, and Diddy not ever shutting up. Who Shot Ya? Is one of the best beats ever, but half of the song is his yapping. My favorite songs were Gimme The Loot, The What, Juicy, Big Poppa, Unbelievable, and Who Shot Ya?

This album is far too long for what it offers. Bittersweet Symphony is a great song to start the album. The rest of the album features the lead singer alternating between doing his best Thom Yorke and best Bono impressions over forgettable instrumentals. I get why someone might enjoy this, but I don’t see myself revisiting this over other Britpop albums.

Was ready to give this a 3 until I listened again on the good speakers and it suddenly made more sense. The drums and keys are consistently solid. The guitar is groovy. The BASS is absolutely nasty in the best way. Not every song is a winner, but the highlights are such jams. Favorites were He’s The Greatest Dancer, Lost In Music, We Are Family, and One More Time.

Did not like the first half of this album at all. I found the vocals obnoxious and the instrumentals forgettable. The second half starting at Two Dancers was a notable improvement, but not enough for me to want to return to this album. The best songs were Two Dancers (i) and This Is Our Lot.

I feel as though I owe Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea and apology. I gave it a two and have since revisited it when I enjoyed it more. I found this one to be very unique. Her vocal style and the instrumentation as well as the lyrics are interesting the entire time even if they don’t always work for me. My favorite songs were The Last Living Rose, The Words That Maketh Murder, and Bitter Branches.

It’s crazy that they made music too hard to be called hard rock and invented a whole genre. This kicks so much ass. The riffs are tight and the lyrics are dark. I listened to the US track list as I prefer Wicked World to Evil Woman.

I maintain my belief that Queen is not really an albums band. They have great hits, but some of the deeper cuts in here are a little forgettable. I would call this a good album, but it doesn’t do enough to push it over the edge. Favorite songs are Brighton Rock, Killer Queen, In The Lap Of The Gods, and Stone Cold Crazy.

This one peaks with Good Times then is just alright for the rest. The bass is consistently great. Favorites were Good Times and My Feet Keep Dancing.

Probably the least weird thing I’ve ever listened to by Zappa. I loved this. Very jazzy and groovy.

I liked this one. Nothing too amazing but consistently good throughout. Liked the sound of the guitar. Favorite songs were Shot By Both Sides, Burst, and The Light Pours Out Of Me.

I didn’t hate it, but I also don’t see myself ever going back to this one. Very sleepy. So, mission accomplished I guess? I liked the second half more than the first. Best songs were Heaps of Sheeps, Alien, and Blues In Bob Minor.

This very much reminded me of Joy Division. I really liked it, but I can’t say I enjoyed it more than Unknown Pleasures so it gets the same score. Will definitely be returning to this. The cover of Helter Skelter was awesome. Favorite songs were Overground, Carcass, Helter Skelter, and Switch.