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Surf's Up
The Beach BoysThis was not surfin USA. Man they were special.
NEU! 75
Neu!What an influence for all of my influencers. This was great
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersOne of the most unhateable figures of classic rock and I love him. The only good thing to come out of Gainesville FL
Two Dancers
Wild BeastsI liked this more than I thought I would, especially after hearing the guy’s voice. The instrumental parts were better.
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Debut
BjörkThe complexity of melodies and harmonies cannot be overstated. A very palatable level of weird.
The Stone Roses
The Stone RosesA real pre-Oasis, the LP started off okay, but really got more and more captivating as it went on.
Iron Maiden
Iron MaidenEven without ol Bruce-y boy, they sure as shit set the tone for all their music to come. The confidence in their foundations is exemplified very well.
Music for the Masses
Depeche ModeI was expecting to like this more than I did. The first time listening through a whole LP of theirs in a while, if ever.
She's So Unusual
Cyndi LauperI had forgotten how unique and almost incredibly annoying her voice is.
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob DylanWhat an icon. I love hearing his influence in all who followed him.
Violator
Depeche ModeI liked this more than music for the masses. Expanding their instrumentation made it a little more accessible
Dear Science
TV On The RadioThis is an affirmation that I’m not just tired of that one song they have, but that I really do not like them. There was maybe one good song on here, but too much of it sounded like dudeman was trying waaaaaay to hard to sound like Bowie and failed miserably. I’d give it 0 if I could. Awful.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
EurythmicsDidn’t enjoy this as much I thought I would have
Fractured Life
Air TrafficPoppy british rock isn’t my favorite, but this was pretty good
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck OwensHadn’t heard this since I was a little kid in Texas. Cute and historically noteworthy, but not my go to
Rio
Duran DuranIf I was alive when this was released, it might have been too much, but I really appreciate the cocaine fueled production for what it is now. Loved the whole album
Le Tigre
Le TigreGreat lo fi punk. Loved it and hearing the folks influenced by it through them
Quiet Life
JapanJust thinking of him as an off brand Bowie isn’t entirely fair. What a voice.
Ananda Shankar
Ananda ShankarIf someone asked me before I’d listened to this if I wanted to hear covers of overplayed classic rock songs done by a sitar, I would’ve said no. My answer is still no. Love Ravi and some more traditional ragas, but this is not something I would reach for. Ever.
Forever Changes
LoveKinda pissed that none of my musical sources introduced this to me when I was young. A sleeper for sure
Picture Book
Simply RedFabulous take from the 80s. Can’t believe I’d never listened to this before
The Nightfly
Donald FagenFirst time I’ve listened to a solo from either one of the Dan’s. Solid stuff
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor ElevatorsThat amplified jug is wild
Step In The Arena
Gang StarrSome of the most solid roots of all good hip hop
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The CommotionsPleasantly surprised by this important Brit pop that was new to me. I liked it
Who's Next
The WhoOne of the toughest for me to get through so far. I realized after listening to this that The Who are the MOST overplayed classic rock group of all time. Ugh.
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
StereolabReally helped paved the way for indietronica to be a thing
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac HayesI appreciate what’s going on here, but it was too long and windy and jammy feeling for my tastes today
Triangle
The Beau BrummelsWorth it for the history. Not my American cup of tea
NEU! 75
Neu!What an influence for all of my influencers. This was great
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersOne of the most unhateable figures of classic rock and I love him. The only good thing to come out of Gainesville FL
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy SlimAnd on the day that daft punk breaks up
Giant Steps
The Boo RadleysAnother hidden 90s alt rock gem. This was great
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep PurpleTo my shame, one that I’ve never deep dived into. Amazing stuff here. I loved it
The Seldom Seen Kid
ElbowLiked the start, but it became a weirdly more British Coldplay and black keys. Not my favorite
Vivid
Living ColourWell timed on the last day of black history month. Hopefully I’ll see them at riot fest this year
White Ladder
David GrayI like that Dave Matthews put him on the map. This was very good. Very british.
Felt Mountain
GoldfrappAppreciate this but didn’t really like it. Their later stuff is more my style.
One World
John MartynImportant and influential, but I wouldn’t seek this out
Two Dancers
Wild BeastsI liked this more than I thought I would, especially after hearing the guy’s voice. The instrumental parts were better.
Odessa
Bee GeesI wasn’t expecting something so orchestral. Man the vibrato is a lot to take
Paul Simon
Paul SimonA smorgasbord of different sounds. He was either that amazing of a musician or surrounded himself with amazing musicians, or both. Great stuff
Rust In Peace
MegadethI’d never listened to a megadeth album before. It was great
Queen II
QueenAshamed to say seven seas of rhye was the only one I knew on this
Mr. Tambourine Man
The ByrdsCan’t help but think MURICA as a reaction to the Beatles
Under Construction
Missy ElliottI can’t believe this is twenty years old
Rip It Up
Orange JuiceWhat an interesting intersection of punk and pop
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding CompanyI’d never listened to this. Amazing
Faust IV
FaustWhat fascinating noise. Never heard of these guys before and this was amazing.
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy HorseProbably my favorite of the three I’ve heard so far
Station To Station
David BowieI’d never listened to this one top to bottom. So good. Might be my new favorite of his, but I definitely need to go through the catalog
16 Lovers Lane
The Go-BetweensAussie pop! This was interesting. Fit the mold but definitely unique.
Pink Moon
Nick DrakeShould’ve listened to this earlier than just now, but it did not disappoint. So good
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice CooperWay better than I had expected. Should’ve listened to this a long time ago
It's A Shame About Ray
The LemonheadsMore to them than just Mrs Robinson. I liked the easy tunes with lyrics that were deeper and darker
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty ThingsBeat and easy psych vibes. This feels like pre-Beatles and doors weirdness. Very good stuff here
Go Girl Crazy
The DictatorsNever heard of “proto punk”, but I can definitely hear some of my favorite punk through this, Jeff Rosenstock included
Teenager Of The Year
Frank BlackWhat lovely off the beaten path subversive alt pop
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis MorissetteOne of, if not THE first CDs I ever owned. I remember my dad being pissed that my mom let me listen to it. Def would’ve been a Lilith fair attendee
Surf's Up
The Beach BoysThis was not surfin USA. Man they were special.
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & GarfunkelLovely way to season a bird. Excellent album from S&G
Harvest
Neil YoungHe’s had so many looks over the years. This might be his most well known, and with good reason
Exile In Guyville
Liz PhairBold and brash. I loved this. Had never heard of if, but I can hear her in all the young solo artists that I listen to all the time now
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn BoyOnce around the block is one of my favorite favorites. Never would’ve guessed the rest of his would be this good
The Sensual World
Kate BushMeh. I didn’t like this as much as I thought I would.
Crazysexycool
TLCAnother one of my first CDs. I memorized left eye’s waterfalls verse when I was 8
Paul's Boutique
Beastie BoysThe samples alone, good lord. What an album
Aftermath
The Rolling StonesNot my favorite stones, but man did it set a tone
System Of A Down
System Of A DownMan does this entire album fuck. So god damned good
A Love Supreme
John ColtraneI need to dive deeper into Coltrane. This spoke to me and I want to know more of how and why. Ah, jazz.
Tanto Tempo
Bebel GilbertoLove impromptu trips to Brazil. Haven’t seen Joao on here yet
Sail Away
Randy NewmanIdk if I can get over “you’ve got a friend in me”
Sweet Baby James
James TaylorMore looks on here than I knew him for. The blues was particularly good
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton JohnOne of my first deeper dives into classic rock as a teenager.
Endtroducing.....
DJ ShadowOne of the greatest. I love this, but am partial to private press
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin BrothersThem good ol boys with the golden chords
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's AddictionCan’t believe I used to not love this. What an album
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
BeatlesWhat more is there to say?
The Coral
The CoralMore unknown brits bringing the solid rock and roll
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.Been a while since I’ve visited this LP. Get the loot fucks harder than just about any song today, and ready to die made me very uncomfortable. Great shit
Elvis Presley
Elvis PresleyNever really understood the obsession with Elvis tbh
Central Reservation
Beth OrtonThis Lilith fair headliner is my favorite.
Clube Da Esquina
Milton NascimentoThis had many more different looks than I was expecting
Country Life
Roxy MusicStarted off strong but kinda lost me towards the end there. Cool to see Bryan Ferry’s roots though
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray CharlesSo much orchestra. More of this in the world please
John Prine
John PrineWhat a solid slice of Americana. I could get behind this country music
At Newport 1960
Muddy WatersLike he wrote the twelve bar structure himself. So good
This Nation’s Saving Grace
The FallThe missing link for me for so many bands that I like
The Undertones
The UndertonesSuch a distinct yet immediately recognizable guitar sound. That vocally warble is great. Love this
Definitely Maybe
OasisClass-A assholes that are just the worst, but they sure could rock
Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy MondaysWoof. Not good. And I love the idea of a happy monday
B-52's
The B-52'sMore edgy punk than I had expected. Kinda like art punk. What a vibe.
Dog Man Star
SuedeStill trying to figure out what it is about most Brit rock/pop that gives me zero reasons to like it. It’s like a half step off from being something I could love.
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau TwinsWhat an unbelievably difficult time it was to piece together the lyrics.
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian WelchSuch an instant crush on her. Incredible music
Foo Fighters
Foo FightersReally don’t love this as much viewed through today’s lens. They’ve been making the same song for 25 years.
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsMuch more rock based than the others of his that I’ve heard. Liked this a lot
The Village Green Preservation Society
The KinksSome rhythms and melodies in here that I know exist elsewhere
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam CookeI can only imagine how great he was live. Would have loved to see him
Odessey And Oracle
The ZombiesEh. Not bad but nothing earth shattering to me
Kala
M.I.A.So glad this is on here. Deservedly so. Bringing dance hall into the mainstream
Fever Ray
Fever RayLoved starting my day with this weird shit. It made my whole day. Been too long since I’ve knifed
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The PoguesPunk roots! Grass roots!
Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry AnimalsI couldn’t get through this one. Brit pop just is not for me
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie WonderInspired to have a great day because of this. We don’t deserve Stevie
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The DominosSlow hand does not disappoint. I had forgotten how much more than Layla they were. Great stuff
Black Monk Time
The MonksThis is some wild shit that I’ve never heard of. Wow
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To HollywoodCould’ve done without the Springsteen cover
Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The RaidersWhat a unique intersection of rock and roll
Cypress Hill
Cypress HillSuch great hip hop. Don’t think I’ve ever gone through this LP before today
Heartbreaker
Ryan AdamsProblematic at the least, but still a great slab of Americana
For Your Pleasure
Roxy MusicJust something about that British pop I can’t get behind
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce SpringsteenCouldn’t get through it, but I did try
Phrenology
The RootsI’ll never forget the sousaphone solo when I saw them live. Top notch
The Infotainment Scan
The FallI can see how this is important, but I didn’t like it
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
MinistryBoring af tbh. Important maybe, but wow boring
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy BraggEh. Thought I’d like this more than I did