After completing a fun series of shows that spotted connections between albums, we have gone back to our roots and started a new round of reviews of classic influential albums. Darren picked this Pink Floyd album that followed their success after Dark Side of the Moon. This album is familiar Pink Floyd, but yet a bit darker and more serious than their previous concept albums. Listen to this review to hear what we discovered, and if we think you should spend your time revisiting this Wish You Were Here album.
Continue readingTHE REVEAL EPISODE – What Connects These Three Albums? – Part 4
For the next four months we are changing up our format to try something fun. Each of us will pick three albums that share a common thread. We want you to listen to these albums and try to figure out what the common thread between them is. We listened to Led Zeppelin 3 by Led Zeppelin, Bookends by Simon and Garfunklel, and Pronounced ‘Leh-‘Nerd ‘Skin-‘Nerd- by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Three very bluesy albums that we all seemed to enjoy
Continue readingTHE REVEAL EPISODE – What Connects These Three Albums? – Part 3
For the next four months we are changing up our format to try something fun. Each of us will pick three albums that share a common thread. We want you to listen to these albums and try to figure out what the common thread between them is. We listened to Led Zeppelin 3 by Led Zeppelin, Bookends by Simon and Garfunklel, and Pronounced ‘Leh-‘Nerd ‘Skin-‘Nerd- by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Three very bluesy albums that we all seemed to enjoy
Continue readingTHE REVEAL EPISODE – What Connects These Three Albums? – Part 2
For the next four months we are changing up our format to try something fun. Each of us will pick three albums that share a common thread. We want you to listen to these albums and try to figure out what the common thread between them is. We listened to Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath, The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses and Permission to Land by the Darkness. Three very different bands and albums and for the most part, everyone seemed to enjoy the musical journey.
Continue readingTHE REVEAL EPISODE – What Connects These Three Albums? – Part 1
For the next four months we are changing up our format to try something fun. Each of us will pick three albums that share a common thread. We want you to listen to these albums and try to figure out what the common thread between them is. Member Darren Scott is up first and he chose The Modern Lovers self-titled album, R.E.M’s Reckoning album and Sonic Youth’s Goo album. Listen along as we reveal our thoughts and Darren reveals the connection.
Continue readingReview of Born This Way by Lady Gaga
Sonic Collective member Scott Gregory picked this album to give us a chance to explore 2010s pop with a message. Check our pick for August, 2022.
Continue readingReview of Dirt by Alice in Chains
Sonic Collective member Alain Dupuis picked Alice in Chain’s album Dirt after his girlfriend randomly talked about how much she enjoyed it. All of us knew the band pretty well, however none of us had taken time to listen to a full album before. Find out how we felt after ruminating on Dirt throughout the month of July 20.
Continue readingReview of Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
The boys overall were underwhelmed with Joy Division’s debut album Unknown Pleasures. All in all it was a bit too glum. Listen along to reveal what we learned about this album and why we think it might not quite stand up for the average music fan.
Continue readingReview of Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Sonic Collective member Darren Scott picked this album from a recent vinyl collection he acquired. Little did he know, that this was one of the most interesting album picks we ever had. We discovered a legend in Harry Nilsson and our opinions and reviews were as crazy as his life was. How had we never known this artist? Listen and enjoy.
Continue readingReview of Saint Dominic’s Preview: Van Morrison
Closing out the round of Soul selections, the Sonic Collective team shares their thoughts on Van Morrison’s album Saint Dominic’s Preview.
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