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6811.

OU812 

 Van Halen

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"Among bands that revolutionized rock and roll, (e.g. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Ramones, Nirvana,) Van Halen often gets short shrift. That said, "OU812" (1988, US #1) - although released under the name "Van Halen" - is not the same band that revolutionized rock in 1978. With original vocalist...""Among bands that revolutionized rock and roll, (e.g. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Ramones, Nirvana,) Van Halen often gets short shrift. That said, "OU812" (1988, US #1) - although released under the name "Van Halen" - is not the same band that revolutionized rock in 1978. With original vocalist David Lee Roth as guitarist Eddie Van Halen's primary co-songwriter (1974-1985) Van Halen combined genres as diverse as Motown and metal, blues and barbershop quartet, for a sound as homegrown and unique as the sound on "OU812" is pre-fab. "5150" (1986, US #1) demonstrated the songwriting capabilities of Van Halen's new songwriting pair: guitarist Eddie Van Halen and AOR veteran, vocalist Sammy Hagar. Although the synth-laden "5150" has not aged well - Van Halen's increased use of synths was reportedly a major reason for David Lee Roth's exit - it features many moments of songwriting inspiration which, doubtlessly, Roth would've never allowed on a Van Halen record, (e.g. "Dreams.") "OU812" establishes the Van Hagar formula, which would define (and limit) later non-Roth albums like "F.U.C.K." (1991, US #1;) "Balance" (1995, US #1;) and "Van Halen III" (1998, US #4.) This formula included power ballads (e.g. the lush, saccharine "When It's Love," and the late period Hall & Oates-esque "Feels So Good;") unfocused imitations of Van Halen's earlier rockers, (e.g. the half-baked "A.F.U. (Naturally Wired," and hollow "Source of Infection,") and several successful experiments (e.g. the hard new wave of "Mine All Mine" and countrified "Finish What Ya Started.") "OU812" is not an album without merits - however, it suffers by comparison with Van Halen's previous (all essential) albums."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1988

Appears in:

64 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 1988:

93

Rank in 1980s:

969

Overall Rank:

6,811

Average Rating:

 68 (139 votes)

Comments:

10

6812.

Feed The Animals 

 Girl Talk

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"Sans minimally-added drum fills, he doesn't really play an instrument except the computer and doesn't sing on this, so what really is his contribution? Am i liking the mix more because of the mix or more because of the mix choices? One thing i do know, and i did some looking around the internet, ...""Sans minimally-added drum fills, he doesn't really play an instrument except the computer and doesn't sing on this, so what really is his contribution? Am i liking the mix more because of the mix or more because of the mix choices? One thing i do know, and i did some looking around the internet, is that there are very few guys right now that can throw a mashup together as well as girl talk, and girl talk can mostly sustain a very-good-to-great mix for 60 minutes."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2008

Appears in:

72 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 2008:

105

Rank in 2000s:

1,176

Overall Rank:

6,812

Average Rating:

 76 (76 votes)

Comments:

6

6813.

Option Paralysis 

 The Dillinger Escape Plan

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"They should probably learn to play faster. I don't think this is fast enough."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2010

Appears in:

30 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 2010:

129

Rank in 2010s:

1,290

Overall Rank:

6,813

Average Rating:

 76 (40 votes)

Comments:

1

6814.

The Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Recordings 
Compilation

 Louis Armstrong

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"For those not familiar with the history of jazz, Louis Armstrong was probably the most important figure in the early development of the genre. His innovative improvisations and superb technical skills on the trumpet and cornet basically set the standard for jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. My favorit...""For those not familiar with the history of jazz, Louis Armstrong was probably the most important figure in the early development of the genre. His innovative improvisations and superb technical skills on the trumpet and cornet basically set the standard for jazz in the 1920s and 1930s. My favorite of his recordings during this period were the Hot Five and Hot Seven sessions, where he was featured with various small groups of musicians, including piano, drums, clarinet, banjo, and trombone. The music makes heavy use of counterpoint and is essentially polyphonic, meaning that multiple melody lines are played at once. This style of jazz was only en vogue for a brief period, but was revived in the early 1940s under the name "Dixieland." It can take some getting used to for those used to modern popular music, since the vast majority of the music we hear is not polyphonic, but it helps to start by focusing on Armstrong's trumpet since he is generally playing the main melody. The technical skill of the accompanying musicians is mediocre in the earliest recordings, but the later ones, like "Fireworks," feature impressive soloing from the backing musicians. His signature gravelly voice is also featured prominently in many tracks, including "Heebie Jeebies," where he essentially invents the technique of scat singing. Whether you're interested in the history or just the music, I highly recommend this collection. Armstrong was a once-in-a-generation talent."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2000

Appears in:

23 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 2000:

120

Rank in 2000s:

1,177

Overall Rank:

6,814

Average Rating:

 78 (36 votes)

Comments:

3

6815.

Bad Timing 

 Jim O'Rourke

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"This album is humanity on a good day: little ado on variations of stuff, and then at the end they just throw a party with mariachi music and shit. Jim O'Rourke is a genius"  Reply

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Year of Release:

1997

Appears in:

46 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 1997:

114

Rank in 1990s:

1,090

Overall Rank:

6,815

Average Rating:

 78 (45 votes)

Comments:

1

6816.

Rave Tapes 

 Mogwai

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"Amazing album! I feel they still have a lot more to give. Les Revenants was much more subtle, this does have quite a bit more power."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2014

Appears in:

73 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 2014:

125

Rank in 2010s:

1,291

Overall Rank:

6,816

Average Rating:

 71 (123 votes)

Comments:

6

6817.

Ojalá Que Llueva Café 

 Juan Luis Guerra

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Year of Release:

1989

Appears in:

11 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 1989:

89

Rank in 1980s:

970

Overall Rank:

6,817

Average Rating:

 76 (14 votes)

Comments:

0

6818.

Madra 

 NewDad

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"Compared to the EPs and singles that they released in the four years prior to this, it is a bit of a disappointment. I adored everything they did up until this album, I hadn't been as excited about a new band in a long time. The sound doesn't quite have the same magic of those first songs they wr...""Compared to the EPs and singles that they released in the four years prior to this, it is a bit of a disappointment. I adored everything they did up until this album, I hadn't been as excited about a new band in a long time. The sound doesn't quite have the same magic of those first songs they wrote. Just a shame that they didn't save some of their earlier stuff for an album because if they had done that it probably would be my #1 favourite album of all time. But it's still good stuff - In My Head and Nightmares are my favourites on this album"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

2024

Appears in:

52 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 2024:

75

Rank in 2020s:

520

Overall Rank:

6,818

Average Rating:

 73 (45 votes)

Comments:

2

6819.

Evolution 

 The Hollies

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""Evolution" was the first of two Hollies albums released in 1967. The band did a lot of experimenting in those years, both in songwriting and arrangements. Some of it worked, some of it didn't. "Butterfly" is often hailed as their finest and most consistent, whereas "Evolution" suffers from being..."""Evolution" was the first of two Hollies albums released in 1967. The band did a lot of experimenting in those years, both in songwriting and arrangements. Some of it worked, some of it didn't. "Butterfly" is often hailed as their finest and most consistent, whereas "Evolution" suffers from being anything but consistent. The songwriting is more or less on par with "Butterfly", but some arrangements in various degrees ruin the songs. Worst is the "underwater" effect put on Graham Nash's voice on "Lullaby to Tim". It could have been a great track, but as it is, it's almost unlistenable. I have often wondered if a version with unruined vocals exists. The distorted guitars put on the opening track "The the Heartaches Begin" and "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", give a forced feeling that does not help the songs, which are really good Hollies songs. The Searchers proved that "Have You Ever Loved Somebody" even had hit-potentials. Enough negative words said, because there are plenty of succesful tracks that make the album quite enjoyable after all. Like on the previous album all songs were written by Clarke, Hicks and Nash and Allan Clarke and Graham Nash more or less share the lead vocals with Tony Hicks joining in on choruses etc. "Stop Right There" is a nice quiet Graham Nash ballad; fine violin solo. Nash also takes the lead vocals on one of the big highlights on the album "When Your Lights Turned On"; classic up-beat Hollies with great guitars and harmonies. The nostalgic "Ye Olde Toffee Shop" featuring harpsichord is quite charming, but no more. On "Games We Play" Clarke and Nash share the lead vocals. Incredible that this song was not released as a single. Extremely catchy with funny ( naive ) teenage lyrics. Allan Clarke demonstrates his powerful vocals on several tracks such as "You Need Love" and "Leave Me". "Water on the Brain" is another example; a song which also features a charming trombone solo. So all in all you could call it a hit and miss album, mostly hits! By the way, this review refers to the British version of the album. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

59 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 1967:

74

Rank in 1960s:

511

Overall Rank:

6,819

Average Rating:

 75 (66 votes)

Comments:

4

6820.

Fur And Gold 

 Bat For Lashes

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"Very poetical low-key art-pop with ethereal vocals, often soaring. Nice."  Reply

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Year of Release:

2006

Appears in:

72 charts

Rank Score:

191

Rank in 2006:

117

Rank in 2000s:

1,178

Overall Rank:

6,820

Average Rating:

 75 (100 votes)

Comments:

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Overall Chart composition

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Decade	Albums	%
1930s	2	0%
1940s	35	0%
1950s	302	3%
1960s	708	7%
1970s	1,426	14%
1980s	1,414	14%
1990s	1,601	16%
2000s	1,729	17%
2010s	1,958	20%
2020s	825	8%

Artist	Albums	%
Bob Dylan	37	0%
The Rolling Stones	35	0%
David Bowie	32	0%
The Beatles	29	0%
Miles Davis	27	0%
Neil Young	26	0%
Various Artists	25	0%
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Country	Albums	%
	5,008	50%
	2,657	27%
	430	4%
	335	3%
	221	2%
	157	2%
	134	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	9,729	97%
Yes	271	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	9,737	97%
Yes	263	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	9,885	99%
Yes	115	1%