Appetite for Destruction

Not terrible but certainly not deserving of the acclaim.

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.

I keep trying to find something wrong with this album and I genuinely can't. The melodies are gorgeous, the arrangements are inventive, the lyrics are thoughtful without being pretentious. It just fires on every cylinder from start to finish.

Timeless. I've listened hundreds of times and it never gets old.

Impressive range shown here — from quiet intimacy to explosive catharsis.