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Ross (3284 KP) rated Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest in Music

Jun 15, 2020

Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest

1991 | Hip-hop, Rock

8.6

(5 Ratings)

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Rolling Stone's 153rd greatest album of all time

Superb hip hop album. I was pleasantly surprised to find out Q-Tip was in ATCQ, having loved his contribution to the Beastie Boys' Ill Communication album and appearances on a range of other artists' albums.
This was a great listen overall, particularly Scenario (my daughter loves Pitch Perfect and the start of this song is briefly sung by Fat Amy in one of the song battles).

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Santana by Santana in Music

Jun 15, 2020

Santana by Santana

1969 | Latin, Rock

6.5

(2 Ratings)

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Rolling Stone's 149th greatest album of all time

A good 70s rock album, with the Latino elements a refreshing change from the norm. I have fond memories of this album, as when Jellybean released version in 1987 my Dad frequently felt he had to educate us by dusting off his vinyl to play the Santana version. We used to pretend it was dreadful and we loved the Jellybean version, even though it is clearly dreadful.

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1962–1966 by The Beatles

9.4 (5 Ratings) Rate It

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This compilation album, released in 1973 and often referred to as "The Red Album", contains songs...

John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr Richard Starkey George Martin

Ross (3284 KP) rated Wheels of Fire by Cream in Music

Jun 5, 2020

Wheels of Fire by Cream

1968 | Blues, Psychedelic, Rock

8.0

(5 Ratings)

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Rolling Stone's 205th greatest album of all time

Great studio album by Cream, featuring White Room and a cover of Born Under a Bad Sign, it is a band performing at their best. The intricate drumming meets the superb guitar-work in well-controlled and produced songs.
The live album is a long rambling self-indulgent mess. I don't mind the odd drum solo but over 5 minutes is too long, by about 4.5 minutes.

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Bad by Michael Jackson in Music

Jun 5, 2020

Bad by Michael Jackson

1987 | Pop

8.9

(7 Ratings)

Album Rating

Rolling Stone's 203rd greatest album of all time

Superb from start to finish, a sublime album. It is amazing how many of his songs, and some of the best pop songs of all time, are on this one album. From the epic rock anthem Bad, to the introspective Man in the Mirror, the funky Smooth Criminal and the disco of Another Part of Me (which reminds me of the cringeworthy Captain EO 3D film).

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Score by The Fugees in Music

May 4, 2020

Score by The Fugees

1996 | Hip-hop, Rhythm And Blues

9.3

(7 Ratings)

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Rolling Stone's 469th greatest album of all time

What a belter of an album. Ready or Not, No Woman No Cry and Killing Me Softly are superb and should be played on the radio more. But the rest of the album is wonderful too. Lauryn Hill has a brilliant voice, both for singing and some top notch raps, and Wyclef Jean has one of the most distinctive voices out there. A great collection of songs.

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AJaneClark (3975 KP) May 4, 2020

Theme tune to my youth! Loved this album, and in fact I believe I still have it in a box somewhere

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Band on the Run by Paul McCartney / Paul McCartney & Wings in Music

May 8, 2020

Rolling Stone's 418th greatest album of all time

Q: "Who are Wings?"
A: "Only the band The Beatles could have been"
Who starts an album with what are clearly the best songs by a mile?! Band on the Run and Jet are absolute bangers that you can't help sing along to. And they are tracks 1 and 2. While the rest is not dreadful, they make this not a great album overall.