Lady Gaga -The Fame
Considering what came after, passable and listenable. more
Iron Maiden -Brave New World
More than a 4, it's a 4.5: absolutely the best album since "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son." more
Genesis -Foxtrot
"Horizons" lasts just 1 minute and 40 seconds. "Supper's Ready" lasts 23. Yet both are equally beautiful. I love bands that create tracks of varying lengths but equally admirable. Oh, and let's not forget the other 4 pieces! more
Black Sabbath -Volume 4
A good job, with happier and less happy moments. more
Simple Minds
Great band from the late '70s to the first half of the '80s. "New Gold Dream" is a milestone of British New Wave and the '80s in general. more
Ulver
Never heard anything more elegantly desperate. more
Adrian Belew
The best both on guitar and vocals. more
Beat Happening
Always perfect. more
Brian Eno
Thank you. more
Malika Ayane
A few fun or cheerful pieces here and there and nothing more. more
Captain Beefheart
the father of Lemmy Kilmister... more
STEELY DAN -Aja
When perfection turns into music... more
SPARKS -Kimono My House
The most entertaining rock album of the '70s. Ron and Russell Mael, uncontrollable and brilliant. LES FLEURS DU MAEL! more
King Crimson -In The Wake Of Poseidon
Excellent work, but overshadowed by the predecessor. more
Judas Priest -Defenders Of The Faith
A sing-along album like stadium anthems (any reference to the title track is purely intentional). more
Judas Priest -Sad Wings Of Destiny
Mmm, never fully convinced... more