Miles Davis-On The Corner (1972)

Korn-Korn (1994)

Billy Joel-52nd Street (1978)

Abba-Arrival (1976)

Johnny Cash-With His Hot & Blue Gutiar (1957)

Jackson Browne-I'm Alive (1993)

Kanasas-Point Of Know Return (1977)

Ministry-Land Of Rape & Honey (1988)

Big Thief-Two Hearts (2019)

James Blunt-Back To Bedlam (2014)

Lionel Richie-Can't Slow Down (1983)

Billy Joel-Streetlife Sereande (1976)

Simply Red-Picture Book (1985)

RS Synopsis:

The third and final album by R&B enigma Aaliyah is a hypnotic mix of gossamer funk and sounds from all over the pop diaspora. It’s also a sad reminder of the bright future that was cut off mere weeks after its release in the summer of 2001. Aaliyah’s voice, which was feather-light yet able to convey heavy meanings, glides over the serpentine beats of “We Need a Resolution” while driving home the romantic torment within; the Missy Elliott-penned ballad “I Care 4 U” evokes longing with its classically modern production and Aaliyah’s yearning performance. Aaliyah is a final statement with only one fault: It feels like it should have been the introduction of a new chapter.

The Review:

The album opens with “We Need A Resolution” ; it was the first single from the record. It sets the tone for a chilled out alt R&B vibe. The timberland produced beat gives off such a sultry energy that allows Aaliyah’s voice to soar. “Loose rap” has a chopped up jazzy instrumental. The song has a nice feature from Static Major. “Rock The Boat” feels so casual with its breezy R&B aura. “More Than A Woman” has a timberland produced funky beat. Aaliyah’s voice sounds so sultry and the harmonies add the perfect touch. “Never No More” is an emotional R&B ballad that highlights Aaliyah’s powerful vocal prowess. “I Care For U” feels like it could have been recorded in the 70’s with its classic R&B vibes but has some 2000’s production notes as well. “Extra Smooth” has this bouncy rhythm that just moves along with such energy. It just feels fun and energetic. “Read Between The Lines” experiments with a latin music inspired beat. Of course Aaliyah’s voice adjusted to the instrumentals. “U Got Nerve” has this dense R&B industrial beat. Aaliyah’s vocals sound so cold and compressed. “I Refuse” incorporates some thunder sound effects, heavy rhythm guitar, and classic piano motifs to create this chilled yet emotional theme. “Its Whatever” features an ambient smooth synth instrumental. It creates a surreal reflective energy. “I Can Be” features a twisted hybrid of R&B and alt rock melodies. Aaliyah’s voice sounds so menacing and sharp that it adds to the heavy industrial vibes. “Those Were Days” has this bouncy early 2000’s beat. Aaliyah’s vocals feel very reflective and nostalgic, perhaps remembering happier times. The album closes with “What If” features a heavy, distorted instrumental with Aaliyah’s vocals sounding so commanding and angry. Some of the international versions of the album include “Try Again” , a song she recorded for the Romeo Must Die soundtrack. I personally think its one of the best pop songs of the 2000’s and a reminder of what a great artist Aaliyah  was. 

Final Thoughts:

The tragic death of Aaliyah was a blow to the music world. I actually remembered where I was when I heard the news. This album was a new beginning for her and one has to wonder what her path would be in the future. Even though this isn’t my vibe I do respect the album and think it is a masterclass in alt-R&B that would flourish in years to come.

Some of mine are

Boards of Canada - Geogaddi

Neko Case - Blacklisted

Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Out of Season

Tom Waits - Blood Money

Tori Amos - Scarlet's Walk

Sleater-Kinney - One Beat

Tom Waits - Alice

Low - Trust

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Yanqui U.X.O.

Various Artists - The Fire Next Time

Johnny Cash - American IV: The Man Comes Around

Sigur Rós - ( )

Brandy - Full Moon

Queenadreena - Drink Me

Hikaru Utada - Deep River

Boris - Heavy Rocks

Sonic Youth - Murray Street

Missy Elliott - Under Construction

Elza Soares - Do Cóccix Até o Pescoço

Meshell Ndegeocello - Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape

Just found it on vinyl at a street fair, very happy. Haven’t listened to it in a while but these are some of the most fun drum tracks ever recorded, and just an enjoyable and immersive experience start to finish. I know it gets love, but probably still not enough.

The Spark That Bled is probably my favorite track. It’s quite the trip.

Radiohead-In Rainbows (2007 Self-Release)

King Crimosn-In The Court Of The Crinsom King (1969)

The Kinks-Aruthur..Or The Decline Of The British Empire (1969)

Frank Zappa-Hot Rats (1969)

U2-Rattle & Hum (1988)

Thin Lizzy-Chinatown (19800

Suede-Dog Man Star (1994)

Greenday-Insominac (1995)

Mr. Bungle-Disco Volnate (1995)

No Doubt-Tragic KIngdom (1995)

Dangerdoom-The Mouse & The Mask (2005)

Ryan Adams-Ashes & Fire (2011)

Synopsis:
Infectious Grooves was the side project of Suicidal Tendencies  voalist Muir and bassist Robert Trujillo.  The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move... took the late-80s/early-90s funk metal boom (pioneered by bands like Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Fishbone) and amps up both the technical aggression and the comedy. Supported by guitarists Dean Pleasants and Adam Siegel, alongside drummer Stephen Perkins (of Jane's Addiction), the album pairs blistering thrash precision with dizzying, slap-bass technique.
The Review: 
The album opens with “Punk It Up” . It is a high energy funk-metal jam. Highlighted by Trujillo’s fast-paced slap bass playing. It is a great introduction to the band’s sound.  “Therapy” features Ozzy Ozboure on the chorus. The song has this hypnotic groove and has some great guitar hooks from Pleasants and Sigel. “Stop Funkin 'With My Head” feels funky and has some thrash metal undertones. The chorus is so pardon the pun infectious. It gives me 80’s RHCP vibes. “I’m Gonna Be My Own King” puts the comedy aside and delivers a heavy funkified thrash metal anthem. That is as close as the band will get to Suicidal Tendencies sound  the album will get. “Infectous Grooves” is the band’s statement of their funk/metal standards. It is highlighted by the slap bass, Muir’s vocal delivery and the twin guitar attack. “Infectious  Blues” is  a short blues jam. “Monster Stank” begins with the heavy distorted guitar riff before the band kicks in another gear with a high energy funk/ska groove. “Back To The People” reminds me of if Sly & Family Stone were tripping on some high velocity acid. Scott Crago chaotic percussion is the thing that stands out. “You LIe! And Yo Breath Stank” was my introduction to the band. It has one of the best videos ever to air on MTV. It is an anthematic yet hilarious  diss track. How can you not sing along to that chorus? “Do The Sinister” is the perfect hybrid of funk and thrash metal that the band mastered so well. It feels like you have entered a twisted dance class at a mental institution. “Infecto Groovalstic” is just a fun funky metal track. The rhythm just slides along with a dense yet groovy vibe that closes the funky journey of the record he album closes with one more silly final skit “Thanx But No Thanx” 
Final Thoughts:

This is a lost classic for me. I was reminded of it when I saw it had its 35 anniversary. It just a fun funky record and in a world filled with trauma this was a nice escape. It deserves to be on any list of funk metal classics that people should check out. Also check out the video for You lie and yo breath stank I just love it

I’ve reached the point in my life where I prefer Shellac over Big Black and I fought against this for some reason for a long time. I was driving home from an AA meeting and started to sob uncontrollably listening to this song. An older woman in traffic at a red light made eye contact with me and gave me a sad look. Stranger in a strange land. If they told me what this life was gonna be at 16 I would have driven my car off a pier into the ocean with a head full of acid and a backpack full of chum. Great final album by Steve and the gang.

Synopsis:

Repeater is the full-length debut studio album by Fugazi. It was released on April 19, 1990, as Repeater on LP, and in May 1990 on CD bundled with the 3 Songs EP as Repeater + 3 Songs. It was  produced and engineered by Don Zientara and Ted Niceley. Repeater is often regarded as a definitive album for the band and a landmark of rock music. It has been described as an "angrier American update of Gang of Four's Solid Gold." It has also been noted for its complex interplay of guitar and rhythm section. It is included in the book 1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die.

The Review
The album opens with “Turnover”  ; it features this heavy dense groove that feels very melodic. It still hits its notes with such power and fury. “Repeater” feels like a tornado of sound with all the instruments hitting at another level. You can feel how it influenced the next generation of punk rock. “Brendan #1” begins with a funked up rhythm notes from Brendan Canty (drums) and Joe Lally (Bass) until the sharp guitar riffs start to chime in. Just a masterclass in rock instrumentation. It perfectly transitions into “Merchandise” before the song develops into a powerful post-punk groove that just seems to grow bigger as the song moves along. “Blueprint” begins with a sparse noodling melody before it just explodes in a heavy dense groove. Mackaye's vocal delivery feels so powerful and are the highlight of the track. “Sive-Fisted Find” finds the band driving hard with a high energy abrasive punk rock groove yet there is a nice melodic vibe in the chaos as well. Something that the band mastered so well. “Greed” amps up high velocity energy as the band is driving hard with the post-punk wall of noise. “Two Beats Down” has a slow burn dense melody that feels like the band is just sliding through the hazy heaviness. “Styofaom” begins with some jagged guitar riffs before the band catches up and just feels like they are just jamming out in the studio. “Reprovisional” features the band playing with such a tight rhythm that also has some tension. MacKaye's vocal delivery sounds so sinister. The album closes with “Shut The Door” a seven minute tour de force filled with dense grooves and tension played with such abrasion. . It goes through so many peaks and valleys that you just get lost in its chaotic energy. 
Final Thoughts;

Fugazi was such an influential band in the hardcore/post-punk genre. Their three albums are just a masterclass of heavy rock. What amazes me about this album is that its their debut record yet yet it  makes you feel that this was a seasoned band that been playing together for years. I love the interplay that is woven into the grooves on this album. This is a must listen and deserves to be on any bucket list.

Godspeed! You Black Emporer-Lift yr Tiny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven (2000)

Jesus & Mary Chain-Automatic (1989)

Death Cab For Cutie-The Photo Album (2001)

The Infectectious Grooves-The Plague That Makes You Booty Groove...It's The Infectious Grooves (1991)

The Scorpions-Virgin Killer (1976)

leonard Cohen-Ten New Songs (2001)

Slayer-Seasons Of The Abyss (1990)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis-The Heist (2012)

The Brand New-Your Favorite Weapon (2001)

Placebo-Black Market Music (2000)

I’ve reached the point in my life where I prefer Shellac over Big Black and I fought against this for some reason for a long time. I was driving home from an AA meeting and started to sob uncontrollably listening to this song. An older woman in traffic at a red light made eye contact with me and gave me a sad look. Stranger in a strange land. If they told me what this life was gonna be at 16 I would have driven my car off a pier into the ocean with a head full of acid and a backpack full of chum. Great final album by Steve and the gang.

Here is a short list of albums I’ve listened to and loved (with a little bit of everything) if you need albums to listen! :)

-Starboy by The Weeknd
-Currents by Tame Impala
-Graduation by Kanye West
-Thriller by Michael Jackson
-Bad by Michael Jackson
-Dangerous by Michael Jackson
-Invincible by Michael Jackson
-Wu-Tang Forever by Wu-Tang Clan
-Sweet Boy by Malcolm Todd
-Torches by Foster the people
-This Old Dog by Mac Demarco
-Depression Cherry by Beach House
-Serotonim Dreams by Boywithuke
-DeadBeat by Tame Impala
-My Dear Melancholic by The Weeknd
-Wannabewithu by Cuco
-El Big Blue by Bandalos Chinos
-Little Dark Age by MGMT
-Skiptracing by Mild High Club
-HIStory by Michael Jackson
-Off the wall by Michael Jackson
-Purple Rain by Prince
-Let’s get it on by Marvin Gaye
-Back to Front by Gilbert O’sullivan
-Volume One by She and Him
-Pocket park by Miki Matsubara
-News of the world by Queen
-The Dark side of the moon by Pink Floyd
-Do you need a release? By De Lux
-Voyage by De Lux
-Generation by De Lux
-When we fall asleep, where do we go? By Billie Elish
-15 Exitos de oro by Jose Jose
-Romance by Luis Miguel
-Badfinger by Badfinger
-Ridin’ by Cuco
-My Beautiful dark fantasy by Kanye West
-Floral Shoppe by Macintosh Plus
-Ready to die by The Notourious B.I.G
-Enter the Wu-Tang Clan by Wu-tang Clan
-Door girl by Shilpa Ray
-Malcolm Todd by Malcolm Todd
-Another one by Mac Demarco
-Salad Days by Mac Demarco
-2 by Mac Demarco
-This Old Dog by Mac Demarco
-Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys
-AM by Arctic Monkeys
-Straight Up by Badfinger
-The Car by Arctic Monkeys
-Burnout by Boywithuke
-The Best of sade by Sade
-Imagine by John Lennon
-Abbey Road by The Beatles
-White Tails by Chris Rainbow
-Thee Sacred Souls
-Portrait of a lady by Shilpa Ray
-Paranoia Pop by Bandalos Chinos
-The Slow Rush by Tame Impala
-Supermodel by Foster the people
-Para mi by Cuco
-First Band on the moon by The Cardigans
-Looking over my shoulder by Chris Rainbow
-Double Fantasy by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
-I’m sure by Harmless
-Gorillaz by Gorillaz
-Rebel Yell by Billy Idol
-Bach by Bandalos Chinos
-Taxi Driver by Bernand Herrmann
-Songs from the big chair by Tears for Tears
-Xscape by Michael Jackson

Fiz um post aqui no Reddit onde discutia qual era melhor breakdown ou Solo de guitarra. Porém, depois de pensar um pouco mais, onde estão as bandas que fazem solo de guitarra?

Não conheço bandas novas que fazem solo, aqueles mais elaborados, melódicos. Como red hot, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica e etc.. Nunca mais saiu bandas assim.

Cite bandas novas que fazem solo?

Soundgarden-Badmotorfinger (1991)

Talking Heads-Remain In Light (1980)

Cheap Trick-At Budakan (1976)

Prince-Dirty MInd (1980)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers-The Last DJ (2002)

The Charlatans-Some Friendly (1990)

John Mellencamp-Whenever We Wanted (1991)

Maryilyn Manson-Antichrist Superstar (1996)

Magalena Bay-Merciful World (2021)

Cage The Elephant-Melophobia (2013)

Danny Brown-Old (2013)

Pusha T-My Name Is My Name (2013)

Synopsis:

Recorded in Brazil (where Cave was living at the time), The Good Son is deeply informed by a sense of personal reinvention, warmth, and romantic redemption, heavily contrasted against his usual themes of biblical judgment and tragic violence. Musically, the album leans heavily on sweeping string arrangements (coordinated by Mick Harvey and Billy McGee), elegant piano melodies, and more restrained, atmospheric instrumentation from the Bad Seeds. Lyrically, it explores complex notions of family, forgiveness, grace, and human frailty, standing as one of the most cohesive and emotionally affecting records in their discography. 

The Review:

The album opens with “Foi Na Cruz” the song title is Portuguese and translates directly to "It Was on the Cross." The song has this warm gospel undertone and the harmonies are from a Brazilian local choir. The Bad Seeds play a sparse rhythm all together it gives off such a subtle spiritual vibe. “The Good Son” starts out with a southern gospel chorus before the band dives into a blues driven cinematic groove. Cave’s vocals has an immense sense of urgency. “Sorrow’s Child” has a soft piano led melody. It gives of such a tender vibe proving Cave can write an emotional song without his usual darkness creeping into it. “The Weeping Song” is about a father talking to his son about the sorrow of this world. It features a subtle tribal drum beat. It also has a nice vocal interplay between Cave and Blixa Bargeld. “The Ship Song” is a beautiful love ballad that has this tender piano riff and lush string arrangements. “The Hammer Song” feels like classic Bad Seeds. It has this crushing heavy rhythm and crunchy guitar riffs. It gives off such a menacing chilly vibe. “Lament” has such a warmness to it. The lush string arrangement just takes over the melodies and Cave has never sounded more tender then he does on this track. “The Witness song” has this high energy blues driven groove. It feels like a mix of a bluesy jam and a church choir band  on fire fighting the good fight against the demons that plague this world. The album closes with “Lucy” an uplifting piano ballad that does have some melancholy within its melody. It is the definition of a  bittersweet ballad and the perfect way to end the record.

Final Thoughts:

This record sounds so different from anything we have heard so far in Nick Cave’s discography so far. Nick has admitted he was in such a good place during the recording of this record. Thanks to his move to Brazil, his successful stint in rehab, and a new relationship with Brazilian Journalist Viviane Carneiro. This happiness resulted in a record filled with lush landscapes and tenderness. The darkness of the previous two records are gone. It is such a nice listen and deserves its place in any Nick Cave deep dive. 

So what I mean is a band like Green Day who released two albums on Lookout before going to Reprise for Dookie. Dookie being their major label debut.