Malibu

Good album that suffers a bit from inconsistency. The highs are worth it though.

A monumental achievement in every sense.

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this and how it made me feel. Very few albums create that kind of indelible memory. The craft on display here is extraordinary but it never feels cold or calculated — there's real heart behind every note.

Some great moments here but it doesn't quite sustain over the full runtime.

The definition of a classic. Will be listened to for centuries.

I can see why people love this but it didn't grab me the way I expected.

Somehow sounds even better decades later.

The first half of this album is some of the best music I've ever heard. The second half is merely great. That slight drop-off is the only thing keeping this from a perfect score. Still an essential listen.

One of those albums where you can hear the artist really pushing themselves.

A monumental achievement in every sense.