An Englishman singing about how wonderful New York City is always makes me curious. But then, I'm not about to make a song about anywhere in NZ, so probably more likely write a song about the joys of visiting another planet. And Elton John has likely been to New York a few more times than I've been to Jupiter, so I guess I'll allow it. This album is genuinely decent, I just have a lot to criticise (e.g. the trite lyrics, the blatant similarities to other Elton John songs, his's vocals eating an autotune salad), but I'll let him slide today.
Highlights: Just Like Noah's Ark, And the House Fell Down, The Captain & The Kid
6.5
Car Wash - Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliot
This is the kind of Christina I like. Or is it just that I really like Missy Elliot? Because she da bomb. This is not as awesome as the original, but still enjoyable.
7/10
Cardinology - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
This is the album where DRA started singing like he can't sing? I never really noticed it before. Very Neil Young. Somewhat enjoyable album - feels not so pretentious, perhaps?
Highlights: Go Easy, Fix It, Magick, Sink Ships
6.5/10
Cardinology Rarities - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
Not much to say here; these are not that great. Except the weird version of Fix It. That is actually very great!
Highlights: Fix It
4/10
Caribou - Elton John
More Elton John is always welcome. Especially if it involves 70s or 80s Elton John. Bernie Taupin sure likes talking about very American things, doesn't he? Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me is great and all, but George Michael's version is actually better. George Michael's versions of most things were better. Hot take: the bonus tracks are better than anything on the album.
Highlights: The Bitch is Back, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Ticking
7/10 (6/10 without bonus tracks)
Carl Carlton - Carl Carlton
But not really? I mean, it is the artist Carl Carlton, but I don't think both of these songs are from that album. I need to sort out a Carl Carlton collection, because the dude was a disco-funk master. And these will be the best songs I will listen to today.
Highlights: Everlasting Love, She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
10/10
Carnival of Souls - Kiss
Hahaha what a change of pace. I have discussed this album in detail. It's a bit all over the place, in that Kiss seemed to lose their identity. That doesn't mean it is bad as such, just not your typical Kiss cool-times,
Highlights: Hate, Childhood's End, Jungle, I Confess, I Walk Alone
6.5/10
Carnival, Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant - Wyclef Jean
Wyclef is not someone I would say I think is awesome, but when I listen to this album, I think he is probably better than I would think. I like that he likes to announce whenever he's going to jam a guitar solo - feels very 80s rock of him. Quite an eclectic styling of an album. And Sweetest Girl is one hell of a jam.
Highlights: Riot, Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill), Slow Down, Hollywood Meets Bollywood (Immigration)
7/10
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