Listed below are the overall rankings for the best albums in history as determined by their aggregate positions in over 59,000 different greatest album charts on BestEverAlbums.com! (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
"This album is just so...strange. It's absurd and messy. But when I listen to it, I have this weird urge to keep on listening to see what happens next. I would say it's similar to something that you'd find on Adult Swim, maybe like 12 oz. Mouse: the quality is far from polished, nothing seems to m...""This album is just so...strange. It's absurd and messy. But when I listen to it, I have this weird urge to keep on listening to see what happens next. I would say it's similar to something that you'd find on Adult Swim, maybe like 12 oz. Mouse: the quality is far from polished, nothing seems to make sense, and it almost feels like everything was hastily thrown together at the last minute. But at the same time, it has this bizarre charm that draws me in and takes hold of my attention.
At its core, it’s really just two dudes goofing off and messing around. Some of the vocals and lyrics feel completely improvised, and a lot of the songs feature Gene Ween rambling in a way that sounds pretty similar to that one voice Adam Sandler always does. For some reason, I like that! What really keeps this project interesting is Ween's ability to jump across a wide variety of genres - a talent that they would later become known for. Some tracks could probably be classified as punk or avant-garde. You have reggae on “Nicole” and funk on “L.m.l.y.p.” You have “I’m in the Mood to Move,” which feels like some weird messed up line dance song, and “Up on the Hill,” which starts off like some twisted version of a gospel song and ends with distorted guitars. Some of my favorite tracks include the shoegaze inspired “Birthday Boy,” the rhythmic guitars paired with odd vocals on “Nan,” “Don’t Laugh (i Love You),” “Tick,” and “Hippy Smell” (which is on the anniversary edition).
This album does have it’s short comings though. Of course, when you have 26 songs on an album (29 on the anniversary edition), some of them are gonna be weaker than others. As a result, it tends to drag here and there for me, especially on the 8+ minute songs. The whole thing is about an hour and 15 minutes long. If you’re listening to it for the first time, it might be hard to get through the whole thing in one sitting. For me, the low point is definitely “Blackjack.” I don’t really mind that the instrumentation is sparse and experimental, but the lyrics get a yikes from me. I get that most of these songs aren’t meant to be taken seriously and are meant to be jokes, but even with that in mind, this lyrics still just feel questionable/problematic to me…and to be honest, maybe a little racist. Not trying to be a hater or stir up controversy here, I just wanna be honest with how I feel.
All in all, this album is a bit of an enigma. I could see how someone might love this album and think it’s amazing. I could also see how someone might hate this album and think it sucks. As for me, I find this album both chaotic and entertaining, and I enjoy the absurd journey that it takes the listener on. It’s pretty impressive that on their first record, Ween already knew who they were as a band. A fitting beginning for Ween’s eccentric and fascinating music career."[+]Reply
"ohn Cale first solo album, originally released in 1970, came as a pleasant surprise to many fans of Velvet Underground. After his departure from V.U. in 1968 Cale had among other things produced for Nico, and some may have expected a more radical album, but here Cale reveals himself as a brillian...""ohn Cale first solo album, originally released in 1970, came as a pleasant surprise to many fans of Velvet Underground. After his departure from V.U. in 1968 Cale had among other things produced for Nico, and some may have expected a more radical album, but here Cale reveals himself as a brilliant songwriter capable of writing and producing in a very melodic way, and several of these songs may even have had hit-potentials. Especially the catchy "Gideon's Bible" with its Beach Boys harmonies could very well had hit the charts, given the right exposure.
Among other very memorable tracks is the great opener "Hello There", featuring Cale driving piano. The majestic "Big Cloud" is another stand-out; sound almost like a Robbie Robertson song.
There's a slight country feel to another favourite,"Please", and the haunting "Ghost Story" features lyrics that make you think of Keith Reid of Procol Harum.
This could very well be John Cale's artistically most consistent album; which obviously says quite a lot, and at any rate this is without question the first time he really proves himself as a prolific songwriter. "[+]Reply
""Equinox" is a perfect song. I could run it on a loop for a few hours and not only not get tired of it, but possibly achieve perfect zen. My favorite Coltrane track. "Body and Soul" and "Central Park West" are pretty special as well. "Satellite" is a rare misfire, but the rest of the album is sol..."""Equinox" is a perfect song. I could run it on a loop for a few hours and not only not get tired of it, but possibly achieve perfect zen. My favorite Coltrane track. "Body and Soul" and "Central Park West" are pretty special as well. "Satellite" is a rare misfire, but the rest of the album is solid. Coltrane sounds like a man who has certainly found his "Sound.""[+]Reply
"This is indie rock for the walkmen quite the same as any other walkmen release save for a more cheery outlook. The first three tracks are pretty solid and features my favorite walkmen song in a (long) while, "heartbreaker". In fact, this could be my favorite walkmen album to date!"Reply
"Perhaps the most criminally under-appreciated album ever. A gorgeous, sorrowful, and brilliantly cohesive piece of art. A masterpiece that transcends genre."Reply
"This album is about 50/50. The good cuts are really good, the others laughably awful. I think Mr. Moraz needed a producer that knew how to say the word NO on this record."Reply
"I searched online for bands similar to The Shins, and I feel like I've stumbled on something special. I've listened to two of their albums so far and it feels like I've discovered a buried treasure. Why have I never listened to them before? The name was vaguely familiar, most likely because I've ...""I searched online for bands similar to The Shins, and I feel like I've stumbled on something special. I've listened to two of their albums so far and it feels like I've discovered a buried treasure. Why have I never listened to them before? The name was vaguely familiar, most likely because I've heard the Elephant 6 Collective mentioned many times, but I've never listened to anything besides Neutral Milk Hotel. "[+]Reply