Ah, “Let It Bleed” by The Rolling Stones. Buckle up, folks, because we’re about to dive into an album that’s grittier than Keith Richards’ liver and more intoxicating than Mick Jagger’s hip swivels. Released in 1969, this record hit the scene like a molotov cocktail thrown into a church choir practice. It’s the aural equivalent…
Alright, mop-top enthusiasts and Liverpudlian linguists, it’s time to twist and shout our way into the magical mystery tour that is The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul.” This isn’t just an album; it’s the sound of four lads from Liverpool collectively deciding to blow the minds of an entire generation. Released in 1965, “Rubber Soul” hit the…
Alright, let’s dive into the sonic labyrinth that is Talking Heads’ “Remain in Light,” shall we? Strap on your headphones and prepare for a journey that’ll make you question whether you’re experiencing auditory hallucinations or just David Byrne’s fever dreams set to music. Released in 1980, this album is like that weird kid in high…
Alright, soul searchers and funk philosophers, strap yourselves in. We’re about to embark on a journey through Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions,” an album so prophetic it’ll make you wonder if Stevie can see the future better than most of us can see the present. Released in 1973, “Innervisions” didn’t just drop; it descended from the heavens…
“OK Computer” by Radiohead: A Pretentious Odyssey Through the Digital Wasteland In the annals of rock history, few albums have been as simultaneously lauded and overanalyzed as Radiohead’s “OK Computer.” Released in 1997, this opus has been hailed as a visionary masterpiece, a prophetic warning of our technologically dependent future. But let’s cut through the…
Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest is a hip-hop classic that dropped in 1991, blending jazz samples with boom-bap beats to create a smooth, innovative sound. The album’s production, largely handled by Q-Tip, set a new standard in hip-hop, showcasing how jazz and rap could mesh seamlessly. This album is crucial because it…
What can I say about this album? This is probably one of my favorite albums of all time. I can still remember the first time I heard it on MTV. I was like ‘I’m not sure what musical genre that is, but I need more of it’. Before I listened to this album (and Pearl…
This one was pretty easy as I already owned this album and listened to it extensively during my long commutes in the late 90’s. There’s a reason Nas is hailed as one of the GOATS the flows are immaculate his rapping style is so clean and smooth and the tracks he’s rapping over are tight.…
Listening to this album was a trip. I went into it with a little knowledge of Prince as I had the purple rain album when I was a kid and watched the movie more than a few times. Somehow, I never listened to this album before so this is my first time hearing most of…
I went into this album knowing a single song from it (You can call me Al) which really is a catchy pop tune that you find yourself humming in quiet moments during the day after you’ve heard it. I did some research into what the album is about and saw that Paul Simon purposefully injected…