Continuum is often considered to be John Mayer’s masterpiece album, but it’s also a departure from the sound he had established for himself prior to the album’s release. Continuum is a blues/soul-inspired album, and though I think some songs work better than others, I do think that John created a wonderful and endurable piece of work.
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One Direction: Made In the A.M. (2015) Songs Ranked
Not gonna lie, it kind of hurts me to begin writing this review right now because I know that this will probably be the last 1D album I am to ever review on this blog – unless of course, they come back, which I hope happens but don’t wanna get my hopes up for. This album is my favorite of all of their albums. I’ve always thought that Four and Made In the A.M. are basically equal but opposite albums. They’re equally good, but they have very different sounds, so the one that you like better will basically come down to your music preference.
5 Seconds of Summer: Sounds Good Feels Good (2015) Songs Ranked
After the success of their debut, self-titled album, 5 Seconds of Summer had lots of expectations placed on them for their second album, which they came out with a year after the release of that first record. It would’ve been very easy for them to stick to the formula they had gone with for the debut record, but instead they opted for a more aggressive sound and entirely different lyrical themes. And honestly, I thought this was a great album. You can tell that the band really wanted to move into more emotional territory than they were in on their debut album, and you can also tell that they wanted to create an album that their fans would really resonate and connect with. This is an album for people who feel like outcasts and misfits, and though that may lend itself to very emo/angsty songs, it makes for a very commendable musical statement.
Billy Joel: Cold Spring Harbor (1971) Song Ranking
Okay, I wasn’t planning on reviewing any more Billy Joel albums. Especially not this one, since it’s usually ranked as one of his worst (it was his debut, so let’s all be nice). However, one of my favorite BJ songs ever is on this album (you’ll see which one that is at the end of the ranking), so I decided to give it a listen. And honestly, this was much better than I was expecting. Is it as advanced lyrically and musically as most of his later work? No. But is there still enjoyment to be had out of this album? Very much so.
June 2020: Music Recap
I’ve discovered a lot of great songs this past month, so here they are!
The Beatles: With the Beatles (1963) Song Ranking
With the Beatles is basically a perfect encapsulation of the early-Beatles trademarks. From raspy rocking tracks led by John, to sweet romantic ballads led by Paul, this album is chock-full of those early-years staples. Personally, I prefer their debut album, Please Please Me, to this one, but of course, this is a very strong record as well. While I do think a lot of the tracks on With the Beatles are filler-esque, I also can’t deny that there are some seriously amazing songs sprinkled throughout the tracklist of this album.
Summertime Playlist
Summertime is the time of year for popsicles, the beach, and fun memories. It’s a joyous and exciting period of time, and I’ve selected some songs that I think capture the feeling of summer. Hope you enjoy, and feel free to let me know of some songs that remind you of summer!
Fleetwood Mac (1975) Song Ranking
This was the first album Fleetwood Mac put out with their most beloved lineup of Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks. To say that they put out a strong debut for the lineup would be a massive understatement. This is a truly great album, and it boasts some of the bands best songs to date. I can see why Rumours is more acclaimed (and I would say I prefer Rumours), but it’s evident that this eponymous album planted the seeds for the greatness that would come from Rumours.
5 Seconds of Summer (2014) Song Ranking
Even before the release of their self-titled, debut album, 5 Seconds of Summer had already achieved worldwide fame through several EP releases, as well as a stint in touring with One Direction. Though it was easy to brush them off as yet another boyband, they wanted to make a statement that they were no such thing (not that I have a problem with boybands of course. I’m a 1D girl for life). They played their own instruments, wrote their own songs, and gravitated towards a pop-punk sound, as opposed to a bubblegum pop musical direction.
May 2020: Music Recap
Here’s all the songs that I discovered or started listening to this past month!
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