The Album Review Club - Week #149 - (page 1963) - Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart

It's not them. I thought they'd be a little much for an opener. I may return to them later.

But they are very close cousins to the one I'll post :).
A-ha. Based on a little help from the All Music Guide and looking at the running time (you mentioned 31 minutes on the Metallica thread), I think I've got it now. Either way, I've heard of both bands but never heard their music so this should be interesting.
 
A-ha. Based on a little help from the All Music Guide and looking at the running time (you mentioned 31 minutes on the Metallica thread), I think I've got it now. Either way, I've heard of both bands but never heard their music so this should be interesting.
Ha ha. It's amazing what a little research can do!
 
Not my cup of tea at all, the whole genre that is, not just jcm.
Having said that, this record is book ended by 2 great tracks, 'paper in fire' in particular is a belter, and has gone onto my driving playlist. So if nothing else, thanks to Rob for that.

Musically it's pretty interesting too, I like how he's using instruments that aren't often heard, kudos for that.

His voice however, well for me it's a bit generic and dare I say it, a tad bland. He never tests himself to any degree. Swap his vocals out for adams or springsteen and it would still sound the same. I much prefer pettys voice for this type of thing, it's at least different enough to keep me interested. 'Check it out' for instance would sound much better with him at the helm.

It's not a bad album, far from it, it's probably top notch in this genre, but try as I might (and trust me, I did) I cant get along with it.
It's a 5 from me.
I’m similar.
Played it a few times and find it pleasant enough, but it’s not a genre I get overly excited about.
I categorise him like Bruce Springsteen. I like the guy and recognise how good he is but personally can take him or leave him.

It’s music I wouldn’t turn off if it comes on. But it’s not music I put on myself.

All very subjective.
 
OK, it's time to round up at the end of week #1.

19 votes were cast and The Lonesome Jubilee finishes with a very respectable average of 7.05.

Scoreboard is on page #1.

Thanks to everybody who took part. I'm humbled by the number of posts this week - not just those who, like me, obviously love the album but all those who gave it a try and were willing to get involved in the discussion. Like the Top 1100 albums thread, I think we've got a good group here and it was nice to see a few different names joining in as well, so let's keep it up.

It's now time to hand the floor over to our latest nominator @FogBlueInSanFran. He's given me a little clue as to what he's got up his sleeve but I'm still none the wiser so I'm sure he'll be along soon to set the ball rolling. Officially, new albums are presented on Tuesday, but I'm happy with any timeframe for clues and announcements from here on in, especially as he's on PST.
Over 7 is a good score. Anything between 7 and 10 has to be classed as a classic album.
 

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