Average Rating: 3.68 Rating Variance: 0.54 Objectivity Score: 69% (Fairly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicBlondie Greatest Hits Deluxe ReduxIt's amazing how good the band sounded 40 years older.Kansas LeftovertureKlaatu HopeNot only is this a fantastic album but Klaatu learned from the mistakes of their their first album to make a wonderful and ultimately re-listenable concept album in Hope.4.5 superbBlack Joe Lewis Tell 'Em What Your Name IsCrobot Something SupernaturalHiromi SparkA wonderful album that has it all. Variety, complexity and near technical perfection.Jason Isbell SoutheasternLyrically, one of the best releases I've heard in a very long time. Musically sparse but that's really what's needed here.Jet Black Sea The Overview EffectI ran across these guys looking for something new and was amazed at how good this album is. In a way I liken it to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Not so much as mimicry but overall feel. It's absolutely hypnotic. As Marbles points out, songs just seem to fly by without feeling anywhere near as long as they are.rAlso, huge props to the production. Van Zeeland's choices of how to present this music is truly insightful. This album stands as a standard as to what a really good concept album should sound like.Manchester Orchestra The Million Masks of GodMichael Kiwanuka Love and HateNothing But Thieves Nothing But ThievesStarSystems StarSystems IIIThe Decemberists What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful WorldTiny Skulls Songs From Some Depressing Movie4.0 excellentBlack Moth Anatomical VenusCharley Crockett $10 CowboyDanger 太鼓Thanks for the link Austinuity. It was very interestingrDaniela Andrade ShoreDeadmau5 While(1<2)Elbow Little FictionsGary Moore Bad For You BabyGregory Porter Liquid SpiritThe tracks on this CD really accentuate Gregory Porter's rich and expressive voice that with beautifully sparse arrangements and superb production.London Grammar If You WaitMutemath Voice In the SilencePorter Robinson WorldsSpoon They Want My SoulSylvan One to ZeroOne of the things I appreciate about Sylvan is that they're not afraid to make a "pretty" album. This is beautifully orchestrated and performed.Tears for Fears The Tipping PointThis is unexpectedly good. I was ready to dislike it out of hand but this is a really good TFF album. A nice mix of 80's pop sound and modern songwriting. Well done!The Japanese House Pools To Bathe InTides From Nebula SafeheavenTrans-Siberian Orchestra Letters from the LabyrinthGreat production quality, interesting and engaging lyrics/story and Trans-Siberian Orchestra's usual rock opera orchestration. 3.5 greatBlack Pumas Black PumasBlood Orange Angel's PulseFranklin Zoo The Dandelion ChildFreedom To Glide RainJoy Ike Bigger Than Your BoxJoywave How Do You Feel Now?Kansas The Prelude ImplicitSolid album. Kansas still...well...sounds like Kansas. Ronnie Platt does a great job on vocals. I could have done without the covers (on the deluxe version) - especially Home on the Range. Khruangbin Con Todo El MundoLucy in Blue In FlightPaolo Nutini Caustic LoveNot ground breaking but well produced and very listenable. Sara Bareilles What's Inside: Songs From WaitressIf you're looking for Bareilles' usual female pop, you may be disappointed in this album. However, if you enjoy the clarity and beauty of her voice and want to hear it placed into standard Broadway Musical form, you'll certainly enjoy this release. Make no mistake, each song is branded with her signature, playful delivery but from the start, it's apparent that this music belongs to a stage production.rSkindred VolumeDefinitely classic Skindred; Reggae metal with heavy riffs and very approachable. The Last Summer For Lucy Congratulations To The Millionth Visitor At The SoThe New Pornographers Brill BruisersWheel (FIN) Moving BackwardsWillie Nelson Band Of BrothersWhile age is starting to show a little in Willie Nelson's voice, there's just something comforting in his classic delivery. More importantly, with this CD, he proves that he's still one of the best country song writers that's ever livedYojimbo CyclesZeal and Ardor Wake of a NationPretty solid EP. An interesting evolution from their previous stuff and holy shit is it poignant.3.0 goodAmason Sky CityI'm not a huge fan of Indie Pop but this is very listenable.Corinne Bailey Rae The Heart Speaks in WhispersEnigma The Fall of a Rebel AngelNot a lot to say that hasn't been said about previous Enigma releases. Well crafted songs, breathy sexy female voices, great production quality. It's pretty standard Enigma fare. That is to say interesting and enjoyable.Nothing More Nothing MoreA good listen. A few too many musical cliche's for my taste but well produced and good energy.Shirley Bassey I Owe It All To YouWhile her voice is aging, it still has amazing power and emotion.Shirley Bassey The PerformanceSo nice to hear her perform more contemporary material.Spheric Universe Experience The New EveVery good musicianship, interesting lyrics but overall, nothing extraordinary. 2.5 averageBarenaked Ladies SilverballBNL can always be counted on for radio friendly pop and, in that regard, this album doesn't' disappoint. Silverball does seem a bit more simple and kitchy than most of their previous work however. If you like BNL's other albums, you'll probably like this one. If you're meh on BNL, this album will probably disappoint or even annoy you. Personally, I was hoping for, though not expecting, a little more. Silverball isn't a bad album. Unfortunately, it's not a good one either.Godsmack 1000hpIt seems that Godsmack is in a bit of a rut. Their last couple of releases have lacked much originality and, unfortunately, this CD falls into that category as well. Heart Beautiful BrokenThe Decemberists I’ll Be Your Girl2.0 poorAlicia Keys HereThis release is such a disappointment. It's basically a collection of cliche's around every modern social issue: blended families, black oppression, drug addiction, same sex relationships... all of which would be fine if the songwriting were up to the challenge but, unfortunately, it isn't; it feels disjointed and incomplete. Basically, there's nothing to see here folks. Move along...move along.Beyonce Cowboy CarterJust reminds me why I don't like the country pop genre1.5 very poorStone Sour Hydrograd
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