Best Ever Albums

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

revolver94 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:14:40 GMT

Author: revolver94

Posted: 08/10/2012 19:14

Muse - The Resistance

Yeah, it can be REALLY overblown at times, but it's still a really solid album, especially the first half.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

GeevyDallas — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:31:54 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 08/10/2012 18:31

Blur - Leisure
The Stone Roses - Second Coming
A Tribe Called Quest - Beats,Rhymes and Life
Sonic Youth - NYC Ghosts & Flowers

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:15:44 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 08/10/2012 18:15

I was going to create a new thread for album reviews that you really like (Not ones you have wrote yourself though) but I thought I would look for the a thread it had already been done. I couldn't find one exactly but I thought this one was appropriate enough. Mostly because it is an album I like that got a bad review. But this person (not a professional writer) wrote a fantastic one for this underrated album. It's for the Manic Street Preachers 'Lifeblood'. Hope I can one more person to listen to this 😄 Here it is:

Manic Street Preachers - Lifeblood

"Generations will come to the Manics and buy this album last after all the bitching this album receives from the band. I don't care how many politics degrees they have, the Manic Street Preachers are morons for letting this album be regarded as their weakest link. They have never made an opening to an album any better than 1985. Even with Richey.

In 2004, British music seemed to have a mental breakdown. All the hopes and promises for the 21st century all fell down so they resorted to really embarrassing guitar guff such as the Libertines and Franz Ferdinand. The Manics at least were looking forward. And for a band that prides itself on being out of synch with everything, Lifeblood offers this stance in spades. Everyone was moaning about Dubya Bush... the band record The Love of Richard Nixon. Islamic sounds became "vogue"... the band record a song with a Russian word. (Glasnost) Everybody goes online and gets active with 24 hour news ... the band record I Live to Fall Asleep. Derek Acorah begins to raise his profile... the band record To Repel Ghosts. 2004 sees the largest expansion of the European Union... the band record Fragments. All those epic Fox made American shows like the terminal CSI's and 24 ... and not one of them had A Song For Departure on their soundtrack. The world reached out to each other ... and the band gave us Solitude Sometimes Is.

I agree there was some confusion over the single choices (and yet they both went top 2) but Lifeblood is the best thing they put their name to for the past decade. In fact, I'll even put it above Everything Must Go. One criticism I've heard the band say is "We recorded all the parts separate from each other." That's all? Then play in the studio with songs this great with all three members then!

Lifeblood isn't the populist comeback they would of wanted. But it's not the unfocused abomination you'd get the impression of if you listened to the band speak of it. And thanks to it being reduced to £3 or thereabouts in the shops, you simply haven't got a reason to not buy it. If you want noise and guitars, take your pick on any of the other albums. (*cough KNOW YOUR ENEMY *cough) But if you want to hear a band be fearless and try to take their music into new territory then really, Lifeblood is the one you are looking for.

History cannot be permanently falsified. The Bush and Blair of this world will be judged and exposed in time. And on the day of judgement, when the Manics are revived from their tombs, Jesus will be there going "Soooo... Not a great fan of Lifeblood, eh? Well guess what, I've been stationary dancing too on my iPod on repeat for the past 100,000 damnations? Yeah! Down you go so-called Manic Street Preachers!"

You have been warned ..."

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:55:17 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/25/2012 03:55

Error Finn wrote:

Jean Sibelius said : Do not pay attention to what the critics say, critics have never erected a single statue.

But then you have someone like Robert Schumann who shatters that idea.

Link

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Xavygravy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:32:06 GMT

Author: Xavygravy

Posted: 02/24/2012 23:32

Pinkerton (obviously)
Make Believe
Raditude
Life In Cartoon Motion
Merry Christmas II You
Storm Front
A Kind Of Magic
all good at least, imo

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Chemical Smile — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:35:20 GMT

Author: Chemical Smile

Posted: 02/24/2012 20:35

pearljammer13 wrote:

YES IT"S BACK!!!! :D

bloody hell, i was bored at work today!! Good to see BEA back! 🕺 😁

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

pearljammer13 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:22:55 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 02/24/2012 19:22

YES IT"S BACK!!!! 😁

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Error Finn — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:27:24 GMT

Author: Error Finn

Posted: 02/23/2012 15:27

Jean Sibelius said : Do not pay attention to what the critics say, critics have never erected a single statue.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Chemical Smile — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:59:12 GMT

Author: Chemical Smile

Posted: 02/23/2012 10:59

"Similar angst came from band Sonic Youth in their song Kill Yr Idols (at the time known as "I Killed Christgau With My Big Fucking Dick"), in which they sing "I don't know why / You wanna impress Christgau / Ah let that shit die / And find out the new goal"

Link

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:04:03 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/23/2012 04:04

Robert Christgau is actually really great. His website however is awful.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

RoundTheBend — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:38:22 GMT

Author: RoundTheBend

Posted: 02/23/2012 02:38

pearljammer13 wrote:

Also, Farmhouse by Phish received some pretty bad reviews, but it's truly a great album. I think the problem was that Phish fans that wanted the 8 minute jam heavy songs were disappointed, and a lot of people thought they were selling out to the masses. But to the average music fan who isn't necessarily a Phish fan, it's great start to finish.

Agreed- that album is brilliant start to finish.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Hayden — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:43:55 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/22/2012 22:43

Chemical Smile wrote:

Robert Christgau is by far one of the worst Music Reviewers ever!!:

Yeah. He's not to be taken seriously. I don't actually think he knows what he's doing 🫢 He just needed some sort of career.

2/3! SCISSORS! SNIP-SNIP! BOOOM! N IS FOR SOMETHING! THUMBS UP! GO SOULJA BOY! D+!

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Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

HigherThanTheSun — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:34:41 GMT

Author: HigherThanTheSun

Posted: 02/22/2012 22:34

Applerill wrote:

HigherThanTheSun wrote:

These guys get a really hard time but I rate them.

Link

Yes, "Freaxx" is the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" of the new decade. It defines all the most popular music being made during this period. An absolute masterpiece.

Lololololololol!!

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

pearljammer13 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:20:36 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 02/22/2012 22:20

Appeal To Reason by Rise Against is another one I really enjoy that recieved very lukewarm reviews. A lot of people just don't like them at all, but I find their music very enjoyable and fun to listen to. They have that melodic pop punk sound like Green Day, and even if it isn't at all original, I still love it. I enjoy every single song on Appeal To Reason.

Also, Farmhouse by Phish received some pretty bad reviews, but it's truly a great album. I think the problem was that Phish fans that wanted the 8 minute jam heavy songs were disappointed, and a lot of people thought they were selling out to the masses. But to the average music fan who isn't necessarily a Phish fan, it's great start to finish.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:45:26 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/22/2012 19:45

an_outlaw wrote:

swedenman wrote:

Chemical Smile wrote:

Sorry, but i have to agree with this review. I really do despise Eminem, yes he is talented, but his lyrics are just plain awful. "Lose Yourself" is the only song I remotely like, and the lyrics are probably the most positive he's ever written.

an_outlaw wrote:

swedenman wrote:

The Marshall Mathers LP. It got mostly good reviews, but then there was this:

http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/eminem-the-marshall-mathers-lp/63

It seems quite reasonable in places :-k

"The question shouldn't be whether the musical merits of the album outweigh its offensive lyrics, but rather, how a talented artist can be so repugnant."

The critic evaluates the album simply as an artist's attack on society, not as an artistic creation. Even if you agree that the album is overrated, this quote alone proves that it's a poorly written review.

So the reviewer is saying that they like the album but they shouldn't like and will not like it regardless? 😕 That would be a bad thing actually

That's what I'm sayin'. Several times the reviewer implies that the album's got a lot of merit as a musical creation, but it's so offensive that it shouldn't even be given consideration as a potential work of art.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:12:44 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/22/2012 17:12

Eggman/Walrus/Taxman wrote:

The one album which truly is simultaneously one of the best albums ever and one of the worst ones. It is rated high by some people, rated REALLY low for many. Unlike TMR, it doesn't.....seem.......to be that........umm......intentional.

"Outsider music" in general. Alvaro the Children with the Singing Nose, Arcesia, Godz and R. Stevie Moore are probably my favorties - I'm not a fan of The Shaggs.

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:12:30 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/22/2012 17:12

swedenman wrote:

Chemical Smile wrote:

an_outlaw wrote:

swedenman wrote:

The Marshall Mathers LP. It got mostly good reviews, but then there was this:

http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/eminem-the-marshall-mathers-lp/63

It seems quite reasonable in places :-k

So the reviewer is saying that they like the album but they shouldn't like and will not like it regardless? 😕 That would be a bad thing actually

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Error Finn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:28:13 GMT

Author: Error Finn

Posted: 02/22/2012 16:28

Chemical Smile wrote:

Error Finn wrote:

This is masterpiece (Kingston Wall II), but Allmusic gave only 3/5:
http://www.allmusic.com/album/ii-r541840 😢

and R.Christgau The Black Crowes/ Shake Your Moneymaker Dud

Robert Christgau is by far one of the worst Music Reviewers ever!!:

Allman Brothers Band - Live at the Fillmore East: B-

And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead - Source Codes and Tags: Dud
Beastie Boys - The In Sound from Way Out! & The Mix Up: Dud
Black Keys - Attack & Release: Dud
Pearl Jam - Vs.: Dud
Smashing Pumpkins - Gish: *
Smashing Pumpkins - MCIS: Choice Cut (From Robert Christgau.com: A Choice Cut is a good song on an album that isn't worth your time or money--sometimes a neither, more often a dud.)

That hurts 🤬 my chart number 4!

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Chemical Smile — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:24:23 GMT

Author: Chemical Smile

Posted: 02/22/2012 16:24

Error Finn wrote:

This is masterpiece (Kingston Wall II), but Allmusic gave only 3/5:
http://www.allmusic.com/album/ii-r541840 😢

and R.Christgau The Black Crowes/ Shake Your Moneymaker Dud

Robert Christgau is by far one of the worst Music Reviewers ever!!:

Allman Brothers Band - Live at the Fillmore East: B-
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead - Source Codes and Tags: Dud
Beastie Boys - The In Sound from Way Out! & The Mix Up: Dud
Black Keys - Attack & Release: Dud
Pearl Jam - Vs.: Dud
Smashing Pumpkins - Gish: *
Smashing Pumpkins - MCIS: Choice Cut (From Robert Christgau.com: A Choice Cut is a good song on an album that isn't worth your time or money--sometimes a neither, more often a dud.)

Re: Albums That You Like That Received Bad Reviews

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:06:28 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 02/22/2012 16:06

Chemical Smile wrote:

an_outlaw wrote:

swedenman wrote:

The Marshall Mathers LP. It got mostly good reviews, but then there was this:

http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/eminem-the-marshall-mathers-lp/63

It seems quite reasonable in places :-k