This was yet another 'Bowie is back to his great self!' releases in the early 00s. And this time... they were right! Except Bowie sounds like he is actually having a blast making this album. That hook in Never Get Old might be his best chorus in years.
Highlights: Pablo Picasso, Never Get Old, Reality, New Killer Star
8/10
Reanimation - Linkin Park
A remix album when they had only put out one album sure seemed ambitious... but I will be damned if it does not work. For the most part. Bringing a bunch of badass MCs to add their badass MC skills certainly helps. Less nu metal and more electro hip-hop.
Highlights: 1stp Klosr, Enth E Nd, PPr:Kut
7/10
Reasonable Doubt - Jay-Z
Jay-Z sounds so different with low budget production. Still got mad flow, but I wonder if this album was done the way he did all his others? The skits and interludes are pretty lame.
Highlights: Brooklyn's Finest, Ain't No, Bring It On, Regrets
7/10
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol
I find it almost impossible to listen to this album and not focus on the awesome work of Steve Stevens. Really, they should be credited as Billy Idol and Steve Stevens.
Highlights: Rebel Yell, Crank Call, (Do Not) Stand in the Shadows, Blue Highway
8/10
Rebirth - SS501
It has been a while since I have had some random K-Pop. This is Love Like This and it is super dance idol boys singing to some girl. I know that, because every verse starts with "Hey girl..."
6/10
Rebloom - SeeYa
And now for some super dance girl idol K-Pop instead? This song is His Voice.
6/10
Reckless - Bryan Adams
I may forever call Into the Fire my favourite BA album, but Reckless is just so full of hits and legendary songs, it is hard to deny its greatness. I am not sure 80s pop rock gets any more perfect than this.
Highlights: One Night Love Affair, Heaven, Run to You, It's Only Love, Summer of '69
10/10
The Reckoning - Needtobreathe
I find the lyrics on this album much less holier than thou, however musically it much less captivating. Some of it is really just super middle of the road. Still some flashes of greatness in there, though.
Highlights: Keep Your Eyes Open, Oohs and Ahhs, Drive All Night, The Reckoning
7/10
Red Carpet Massacre - Duran Duran
The reunion lasted all of an album before these dudes went back to chasing trends, hooking up with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Which I have zero problem with.
Highlights: Red Carpet Massacre, Falling Down, Dirty Great Monster
6.5/10
Red Star - Third Eye Blind
I love it when 3EB get all upbeat and get those big hooks going. Add in some full on anti-right commentary and critiscm and LOGMAN remembers why he liked them so much.
Highlights: Non-Dairy Creamer, Red Star
8/10
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