Radio City (studio album) by Big Star
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Radio City is ranked 3rd best out of 17 albums by Big Star on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Big Star is #1 Record which is ranked number 417 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 4,289.
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Radio City track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 82 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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55/100  | 04/16/2024 22:25 |  Norshammar | | 87/100 |
85/100 | 03/18/2024 09:45 |  eclab | | 84/100 |
90/100 | 03/17/2024 21:38 |  Cardboardfolder | | 86/100 |
85/100 | 03/09/2024 05:47 | HotZappsBoogaloo | | 84/100 |
80/100 | 03/02/2024 19:02 | Skerns | | 79/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 78.9/100, a mean average of 78.4/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 79.1/100. The standard deviation for this album is 14.5.
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Jboy56 05/30/2023 15:22
Very good pop rock album that is criminally forgotten in the BIG PICTURE
This record is so consistent with every song being of a decent quality making the record feel very complete and cohesive. While it may lack the standout tracks their other records have that would boost this to the next level it still has some hidden gems that I revisit frequently. The production is outstanding as well with it sounding still so fresh to this day which makes for a smooth and enjoyable experience. The instrumentation can be a little basic in places and it isn't really a multi layered album but it does a great job at making simple very effective. Overall, this is an album I thoroughly enjoy to revisit and it makes for such easy listening.
Almost as good as #1 Record.
AAL2014 04/29/2022 16:18
A very solid record and enjoyable listen.
At this point I prefer #1 Record as I think it has more standouts and memorable hooks. However the production on Radio City is absolutely brilliant. Somehow it balances a contagious feel of rawness and excitement while also providing an excellent bed for the songs to exist upon.
VictorVale 01/14/2022 20:16
Sempre agradável!
planetneutral 01/12/2021 03:51
After repeated spins, I find I'm just not that into this collection of songs compared to other Big Star releases.
DaVGManiac 07/21/2018 12:42
As a direct sequel to the previous record, Big Star's 2nd album has the same catchy power pop sound that set them apart from other bands at the time. The band tried again to gain significant success, but alas, luck just wasn't on their side.
Brad1770 05/19/2018 09:11
This album is a dead set classic , under rated , under appreciated & criminally ignored . Look no further than 'September Girls' , 'I'm In Love With a Girl' , 'She's A Mover ' and 'Life Is White' for proof
Thank you Peter Buck for opening my eyes to this wonderful band
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This has always been my favourite Big Star album. Radio City is slightly messy and off kilter, which gives it an extra edge; the last two songs gain impact through their presentations as rough demos.
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