Blackstar

This took a while to grow on me. My first impression was honestly lukewarm — it seemed solid but not special. But something kept pulling me back, and around the fourth or fifth listen, the whole thing suddenly opened up. What I'd initially dismissed as simplicity revealed itself as remarkable economy. Every note is exactly where it needs to be. Now I consider it one of the better albums in my collection. The emotional arc is beautifully constructed, building from understated opening tracks to a genuinely powerful climax. A couple of tracks in the middle still feel slightly underdeveloped, but the overall experience is deeply rewarding.

This grew on me a lot. First listen I thought it was good, not great. By the fifth listen I was completely hooked. The subtlety of the arrangements really rewards patience and close attention.

A disappointing effort from an otherwise talented artist.

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