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The Renaissance by Q-Tip

Made it almost to the end of track 6. Really not my sort of music and I am unable to appreciate it at all. 1/5.

...Like Clockwork by Queens Of The Stone Age

I enjoyed this right from the start and have added Queens Of The Stone Age to my saved artists on Tidal. It didn't blow me away but definitely worth a 4.0/5.

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Back In Black by AC/DC
Dec 09 2020

Lee: Take it or leave it for me. Not sure I like Brian Johnson's voice. There are some good tracks but not good enough to want me to listen again. Back In Black is probably the best (and most famous) from this album. Rating: 2.8/5

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Dec 10 2020

Ugh. Maybe it was because I was listening to this while working but I couldn't get on with it. In fact, it was quite annoying in the background. Clever musically but too 'busy' for me in my current mood. I have no desire to listen to this album again. Best tracks are White Rabbit and Someone To Love. 2/5

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Dec 11 2020

I must be a tough, one man crowd. This didn't grab me at all. Except for Killing Moon, which is such an ace track, the rest failed to inspire any foot tapping and have since been forgotten. 2.7/5, probably would have been a 1 if not for Killing Moon.

Dec 14 2020

Not really my sort of music but it did generate some foot tapping. I'm becoming to appreciate that my enjoyment of music is influenced by my mood. It is Friday today. So close to a 3 but I will probably never choose to listen to this again. Rating 2.8/5

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Dec 15 2020

Pure foot tapping excellence. This is music. I find it hard to give anything 5 stars because this suggests absolute perfection but, if not this album, what else would be worthy? 5/5.

The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Dec 16 2020

Made it almost to the end of track 6. Really not my sort of music and I am unable to appreciate it at all. 1/5.

Kenya by Machito
Dec 17 2020

Not for me but it certainly wasn't annoying. Funky beats had my toe tapping at times so must have been hitting a spot, somewhere. 2.7/5

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Dec 18 2020

Largely unmemorable for me, apart from some of the more well known tunes. Not something I'd, usually listen to 2.7/5.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Dec 21 2020

Enjoyable for the most, especially some old favourites. 4.2/5.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Dec 22 2020

Not my sort of music. It's OK but I just won't listen to this by choice. I'll give this a 3 as am rating 2.8/5. Rating is mainly for excellent recording, excellent singing and skilful playing.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Dec 25 2020

Wow a lot on here is just not my sort of music but gave this one a chance. Didn't make it all the way to the end due to angry, political, shouty delivery. Quite liked 'Wake Up'. Rating 2/5.

Dec 29 2020

As said previously, I think my mood influences how receptive I am to listening. Blur wouldn't be my choice of band but this album may grow on me if I were to give it a couple of plays. 2.9/5

...Like Clockwork by Queens Of The Stone Age
Dec 30 2020

I enjoyed this right from the start and have added Queens Of The Stone Age to my saved artists on Tidal. It didn't blow me away but definitely worth a 4.0/5.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Dec 31 2020

OK but largely unmemorable. The music didn't grab me but wasn't unpleasant. It's was background music for me. I.e. something playing that I didn't focus on. Rate it 3.5/5.

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Jan 01 2021

Boring. Didn't make it to the end. 'Reward' is the one notable track. 2.3/5.

Moondance by Van Morrison
Jan 04 2021

A surprise for me. Listening to this at 5:10am on New Years' day 2021. Real enjoyed this album of foot tapping stuff, in places, with soulful poetry in others. Rating high 3s but will keep as a 3 star out of 5.

Jan 05 2021

Music is too busy with lack of memorable tune. The tracks from MGMT's 2005 album could easily be mistaken for any track on Oracular Spectacular. I guess if you appreciate the style then the differences would be apparent. It's not the worst thing that I've listened to so... 2/5 (?)

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Jan 06 2021

Love Fats' voice and his range; from upbeat to soulful. Superb piano and timing at 1:08 on "La La". A showcase in finger dexterity! Would have to be in a certain mood to play this so will rate 3/5.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Jan 07 2021

Alright if you like a bit of Country. Lovely voice. 3/5.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jan 08 2021

Getting hard to find different descriptions for albums that seem run of the mill. I seem to be giving out lots of 3s. So... this album is easy listening. Nothing 'bad' but few memorable tracks. 'The Weight' is probably the most well known track.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Jan 11 2021

I seem to remember the first half of this album more than the last, until Fool's Gold arrives. Great listening to this again. 4/5.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jan 12 2021

So nearly a 4! I had boxed ZZ Top into the style they played in the mid-80s onwards. Really liking this album! Rate 3.8/5.

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Jan 13 2021

Hi 2s for this one. I'll give it a 3 as it's nearly there and shouldn't be in the same bracket as Surrealistic Pillow, which was definitely a 2. 2.8/5 (but rate 3).

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
Jan 14 2021

Very informative and easy on the ear. Not the kind of music I would choose to listen to but somewhat easier to listen to than other albums on this list. I would like to find time to listen in its entirety. Still, for me it will have to be a 2.5 - so 2/5 stars.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Jan 15 2021

Good old Beatles. I like foot tapping along to some of these but I'm not sure I'd purposely play this album. 3.8 (but 3 stars) out of 5.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Jan 18 2021

I prefer other Floyd albums currently but that may be because I haven't had that much exposure to 'The Wall'. In comparison to the majority of the albums I have reviewed I would much rather listen to this. Rating (high) 4/5.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack
Jan 19 2021

Enjoyed this blast from the past and may bear it in mind when wanting to listen to something other than my normal rotation. I enjoy many tracks but anything with rapping in it turns me off. 3.7/5 so 3 stars.

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Average rating: 2.86 (0.62 below global average).

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