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I Put a Spell on You

Started strong but lost me in the back half. The opening three tracks had me excited and then it just sort of coasts on autopilot. Would have been a much stronger EP than it is an album.

On Avery Island

I've listened to this front to back more times than I can count and it never loses its magic. The production is meticulous without ever feeling sterile, and every track contributes something essential to the whole. One of those albums that genuinely changed my taste in music.

On Avery Island

Pleasant listening experience but not something I'll return to often.

Bone Machine

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

Bone Machine

This album is a complete artistic statement. No filler, no compromises.

Figure 8

Started strong but lost me in the back half. The opening three tracks had me excited and then it just sort of coasts on autopilot. Would have been a much stronger EP than it is an album.

warm-trench519onFigure 8·2.5·7d ago
Figure 8

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.

lush-creek866onFigure 8·4.5·7d ago
Figure 8

Respectable effort with some genuinely strong tracks mixed in.

subtle-dome512onFigure 8·3.0·7d ago
The Dreaming

Ambitious album that mostly delivers. There are one or two moments where they overreach, but the confidence and vision on display are admirable. The standout tracks here are absolutely world-class.

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

Really strong album with only a couple of tracks that don't quite land.

Songs of Love and Hate

Overrated in my opinion. There's some good stuff here but not enough.

Songs of Love and Hate

The production is interesting but the songs themselves are lacking.

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.

stormsilent67onBlackstar·4.0·7d ago
Blackstar

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.

Blackstar

A disappointing effort from an otherwise talented artist.

pulse.timberonBlackstar·1.5·7d ago
Blackstar

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

reef_flux25onBlackstar·5.0·7d ago
Enema of the State

This is fine but I expected more given the critical consensus.

Enema of the State

Not terrible but certainly not deserving of the acclaim.

And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow

A solid album with some standout tracks, but a bit uneven overall.

And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow

A confident, mature work. You can hear the growth from their earlier releases.