B-Side Guys

Jonathan Gold

Jonathan Gold’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 27 reviews, going back to 1991, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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What they review

  • Hip-Hop & Rap 33%
  • Rock 30%
  • Metal & Punk 22%
  • Indie & Alternative 15%

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By the numbers

2albums given a perfect score
2years of their reviews we track, 1991 to 1992
3outlets their reviews here ran in
How their scores spread
  • 0–493
  • 50s0
  • 60s3
  • 70s12
  • 80s7
  • 90+2

Their favorites

  1. Sonic YouthDirty 100 Los Angeles Times
  2. MinistryPsalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs 100 Los Angeles Times
  3. Eric B. & RakimFollow the Leader 88 Los Angeles Times
  4. Beastie BoysIll Communication 88 Los Angeles Times
  5. CoolioIt Takes a Thief 88 Los Angeles Times

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

Every review

Outlet
L7Bricks Are Heavy“Right now, L7 is the hardest-rocking live band in Los Angeles, routinely compelling the sort of slam-pit action that hasn't been seen locally since the glory days of Black Flag.”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/4831992
N.W.A.Niggaz4LifeLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia70 3.5/5761991
Cypress HillCypress HillLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/486
De La SoulDe La Soul Is DeadLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia60 3/578
Alice in ChainsDirtLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia38 1.5/465
Sonic YouthDirtyLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia100 4/491
Eric B. & RakimFollow the LeaderLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/485
The Smashing PumpkinsGishLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia70 3.5/583
Sonic YouthGooLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia80 4/584
Beastie BoysIll CommunicationLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/484
Bad ReligionInto the UnknownSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia30 3/1058
CoolioIt Takes a ThiefLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/483
Eric B. & RakimLet the Rhythm Hit ‘EmLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia80 4/575
BeckMellow Gold“If you put a thousand monkeys in a room with a tape recorder and locked them up for a thousand years, you might end up with an album like this…”Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/480
NirvanaNevermindLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia88 3.5/486
Bad ReligionNo ControlSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1083
MC HammerPlease Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘EmLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia30 1.5/558
HolePretty on the InsideLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/469
MinistryPsalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck EggsLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia100 4/481
Bad ReligionRecipe for HateLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia75 3/473
Jane's AddictionRitual de lo habitualLos Angeles Times via Wikipedia70 3.5/580
Bad ReligionStranger than FictionSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1074
Tupac ShakurStrictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.…Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia63 2.5/464
Skid RowSubhuman RaceRolling Stone via Wikipedia60 3/573
Bad ReligionSufferSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1078
Nine Inch NailsThe Downward SpiralRolling Stone via Wikipedia80 4/578
SoundgardenUltramega OKSpin Alternative Record Guide via Wikipedia70 7/1075

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