E.T. (feat. Kanye West) [Single] - Katy Perry
Even when I didn't think Kanye was a nutjob that should be ignored, I preferred the album version of this song. And I felt very awkward rapping his part in front of little kids.
8/10
E=MC² - Mariah Carey
I remember the video for Touch My Body being completely hilarious. That intro for Side Effects sounds like the opening for a song by The Lonely Island. I do enjoy that all throughout this album some dude just keeps randomly yelling "M.C." And what does "O.O.C." stand for?
Highlights: Touch My Body, Cruise Control, I'm That Chick, Last Kiss, Thanx 4 Nothin'
7/10
Early Takes - George Harrison
Acoustic demos and alternate takes, mostly from the All Things Must Pass sessions. The acoustic takes are good for more of a focus on the lyrics and George's singing. These definitely showcase how great he actually was.
Highlights: I'd Have You Anytime [Early Take], All Things Must Pass [Demo], My Sweet Lord [Demo], Mama You've Been on My Mind [Demo], Woman Don't You Cry For Me [Early Take]
8/10
Earthling - David Bowie
Little Wonder is so schizophrenic; when it came out, I actually could not get past the verses, which is sad because if I had I would have realised how great that 'chorus' is. I'm Afraid of Americans never stops being awesome and just gets truer every day. This album is WAY betterer than I have ever given it credit for.
Highlights: Seven Years in Tibet, I'm Afraid of Americans, Looking For Satellites, Battle For Britain (The Letter)
8/10
East - Cold Chisel
The most classic Australian rock album by the most classic Australian rock band. And I feel like Cheap Wine might even be the most classic Australian rock song?
Highlights: Standing on the Outside, My Baby, Cheap Wine, My Turn to Cry
7.5/10
East of the Sun, West of the Moon - a-ha
This is certainly not their finest hour.
Highlights: Slender Frame, Cold River, Rolling Thunder, (Seemingly) Nonstop July
6/10
East Side Story - DJ Reggie
Not even this delicious bottle Pepsi Zero Peach can make me understand how I thought this was fun.
Highlights: Revenge of the Ninja, Kick Em' in the Dungeon
3.5/10
Easy Tiger - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
Look, I can be fair to this guy and still say that his songs are great when they are. And some of these songs are absolutely brilliant. Two features probably his most honest line ever. My only criticism is going to be the drums, because they sound blurgh. But gawdam the harmonies and vocals are very good. Actually, the more truthful line is in These Girls: "These girls are better off in my head". Any woman would be better off not dealing with you in real life, buddy!
Highlights: Goodnight Rose, Two, Oh My God Whatever Etc., The Sun Also Sets, I Taught Myself How to Grow Old
8/10
Easy Tiger Rarities - Ryan Adams
These are fine, I guess? One of the songs was actually re-released with a different title, but there is absolutely no difference between the two except for the title.
Highlights: Alice
6/10
echo - CHARA+YUKI
Two indie pop queens uniting to make an E.P. - 20 years in the making, since they actually recorded the first song back in 1999. And I'm pretty sure they were in a punk band together around then? Anyways, lucky for me, YUKI seems to drive this or at least it all sounds like a YUKI kind of album. And the good kind, too.
Highlights: 愛の火 3つ オレンジ (2020version), 楽しい蹴伸び, Night Track, echo
8.5/10
Echo - Leona Lewis
Gawdam whatta voice! And mostly great songs... that all sound the same. So if you want epic pop songs with massive vocals, then this is a great album. I like those things, so thumbs up from me! Even an Oasis cover thrown in for fun? And yes, that was also epic (though I probably prefer the Oasis version, because Liam's voice not so perfect).
Highlights: Happy, I Got You, My Hands, Broken, Lost Then Found
7.5/10
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