The bonus disc that came with the 8 Mile soundtrack; like the title suggests, a bunch of artists yet to debut on Eminem's label. And Eminem himself. I would have preferred another D12 EP.
Highlights: Rap Name - Obie Trice, Stimulate - Eminem
6/10
Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Single) - House of Pain
Oh wow, I forgot what the album version of this song sounded like - I always listen to the Butch Vig remix.
Highlights: Shamrocks And Shenanigans (Butch Vig Mix), Put Your Head Out (Album Version), Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Salaam Main Pass)
7/10
Shangri-La Dee Da - Stone Temple Pilots
This is the album I always forget exists, but apparently it rocks hard? And I actually know the songs well, so have clearly listened to it a lot?
Highlights: Coma, Days of the Week, Wonderful, Too Cool Queenie
7/10
She's So Unusual - Cyndi Lauper
Peak Lauper; this would be around the time she was being awesome at WrestleMania as well. She is like a fantastic combination of 80s pop and punk aesthetics.
Highlights: All Through the Night, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop
8.5/10
Sheer Heart Attack - Queen
Such an inbetween album - as in, crammed between Queen II and A Night at the Opera. How does a band manage to record and release three albums like that in the space of 2 years? By being Queen, that is how! This is kind of the filling to the sandwich, and the more epic albums are the bread? Feels a bit more standard 70s UK glam rock - not entirely, just compared to those albums.
Highlights: In the Lap of the Gods... Revisted, Now I'm Here, Killer Queen, Stone Cold Crazy
8/10
Shenanigans - Green Day
Not an album based on the song by The Shit. I think it is a collection of random outtakes and rarities. It all just makes me miss the old version of Green Day, because this just all sounds like that weird period from Nimrod to before American Idiot where it all sounds the same. Huh, apparently there are some b-sides from Dookie and Insomniac as well? No wonder they were only b-sides.
Highlights: Ha Ha You're Dead, Sick of Me
6/10
Shift - ユアネス
Heartfelt virtuoso indie rock. Very much reminds me of RADWIMPS.
Highlights: 日々、月を見る, 凩, 少年少女をやめてから
8/10
The Shit - The Shit
Quickfire country songs. Mostly about being dead? And we cannot forget the whistles and roosters!
Highlights: Breaking in to Houses (Just To Look), You're Dead and I'm Alone
7/10
Shoot From the Hip - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Not the disco masterpiece that was Read My Lips, but more of an 80s influenced pop album. Which was kind of ahead of the curve, because the 80s new wave sound would not be back en vogue for another few years. Strangely enough, the songs that are more straight guitar driven pop are actually the best.
Highlights: I Am Not Good at Not Getting What I Want, Party in My Head, I Won't Change You, Mixed Up World
7/10
Shout at the Devil - Mötley Crüe
We kick off with some spoken-word nonsense, because they are trying to make the heavy metal version of Thriller or something. Except this guy is not Vincent Price. And Mötley Crüe are not Michael Jackson. Though I could actually imagine Tommy Lee jamming with him. The rest of the album is pure dark badassery that invokes imagery of these dudes just murdering their instruments. While wearing black leather and makeup.
Highlights: Knock 'Em Dead Kid, Shout at the Devil, Looks That Kill, Too Young to Fall in Love, Ten Seconds to Love
9.5/10
Show - The Cure
As much of a fan of The Cure as I am, I do not really have that much love for these live albums. The vocals are always lacking and songs are often very fast. That said, I am yet to hear a bad live version of Fascination Street.
Highlights: Fascination Street, Never Enough, Open, Pictures of You
7/10
Show Me the Right Way - Annabel Fay
Thankfully this is only one song - Already Home. I have zero interest in the rest of the album. I barely have any interest in this song.
7/10
SHOWCASE - Pile
Talk about big heavy guitars - some of these songs are borderline thrash, but then those dancey pop beats make it... something else. It is mostly fairly by the numbers, but Pile's vocals at least lift a few of the songs emotionally.
Highlights: Cliche, Brownie Kiss, Go My Way, Lost Paradise
6.5/10
Shred - Various Artists
I am not a snowboarder, so I do not know if this music would make for a good soundtrack while "shredding" a mountainside. However, I will say that these late 90s/early 00s dance jams and remixes of dance jams will provide you with some solid upbeat energy to do what you need to do; dancing, raving, gaming, doing the housework, taking ecstasy and going to the supermarket. Whatever you deem appropriate.
Highlights: What's On Your Mind (Milk & Sugar Remix) - Wackside, Reach Out - Midfield General (Featuring Linda Lewis), Theme From "Gutbuster" - Bentley Rhythm Ace
6.5/10
Siamese Dream - Smashing Pumpkins
You know, this is a really hard album to grade; musically it is an absolute tour de force and a testament to the production of Butch Vig, however vocally it is the sonic equivalent of having a frozen metal spoon forced up your nasal cavity.
Highlights: Cherub Rock, Mayonaise, Geek U.S.A., Luna
7/10
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