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Debut
Björk
The complexity of melodies and harmonies cannot be overstated. A very palatable level of weird.
4
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
A real pre-Oasis, the LP started off okay, but really got more and more captivating as it went on.
5
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Even 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.
5
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
I was expecting to like this more than I did. The first time listening through a whole LP of theirs in a while, if ever.
3
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
I had forgotten how unique and almost incredibly annoying her voice is.
4
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Perfect Sunday morning vibes. What a joy
5
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
What an icon. I love hearing his influence in all who followed him.
5
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Violator
Depeche Mode
I liked this more than music for the masses. Expanding their instrumentation made it a little more accessible
5
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
This 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.
1
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Didn’t enjoy this as much I thought I would have
3
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Fractured Life
Air Traffic
Poppy british rock isn’t my favorite, but this was pretty good
3
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I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
Hadn’t heard this since I was a little kid in Texas. Cute and historically noteworthy, but not my go to
4
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Rio
Duran Duran
If 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
5
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Great lo fi punk. Loved it and hearing the folks influenced by it through them
5
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Quiet Life
Japan
Just thinking of him as an off brand Bowie isn’t entirely fair. What a voice.
4
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Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
If 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.
1
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Forever Changes
Love
Kinda pissed that none of my musical sources introduced this to me when I was young. A sleeper for sure
5
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Picture Book
Simply Red
Fabulous take from the 80s. Can’t believe I’d never listened to this before
5
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Classic and amazing
5
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Parachutes
Coldplay
Still love this album
5
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Vespertine
Björk
I liked this a lot more than the 93 album
5
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Risque
CHIC
Nile and co will always get my vote
5
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
First time I’ve listened to a solo from either one of the Dan’s. Solid stuff
5
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Da Capo
Love
Love the folk and psychedelia mix
5
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
That amplified jug is wild
5
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Solid, but not his best
5
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Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Some of the most solid roots of all good hip hop
5
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Pleasantly surprised by this important Brit pop that was new to me. I liked it
5
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Who's Next
The Who
One 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.
5
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Love love love David Byrne
5
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
What a gem. So glad I now know about this guy
5
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Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
Really helped paved the way for indietronica to be a thing
5
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Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
I appreciate what’s going on here, but it was too long and windy and jammy feeling for my tastes today
3
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Marquee Moon
Television
That one song, sure. The rest was meh
3
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Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Worth it for the history. Not my American cup of tea
2
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NEU! 75
Neu!
What an influence for all of my influencers. This was great
5
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
One of the most unhateable figures of classic rock and I love him. The only good thing to come out of Gainesville FL
5
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Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Only somewhat did it for me
3
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
And on the day that daft punk breaks up
5
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Another hidden 90s alt rock gem. This was great
5
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Put me in, coach
5
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
To my shame, one that I’ve never deep dived into. Amazing stuff here. I loved it
5
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Liked the start, but it became a weirdly more British Coldplay and black keys. Not my favorite
2
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Vivid
Living Colour
Well timed on the last day of black history month. Hopefully I’ll see them at riot fest this year
5
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White Ladder
David Gray
I like that Dave Matthews put him on the map. This was very good. Very british.
5
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Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
Appreciate this but didn’t really like it. Their later stuff is more my style.
2
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One World
John Martyn
Important and influential, but I wouldn’t seek this out
3
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Bossanova
Pixies
I hear so many subsequent bands in this album
4
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
I liked this more than I thought I would, especially after hearing the guy’s voice. The instrumental parts were better.
4
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Odessa
Bee Gees
I wasn’t expecting something so orchestral. Man the vibrato is a lot to take
2
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
A smorgasbord of different sounds. He was either that amazing of a musician or surrounded himself with amazing musicians, or both. Great stuff
5
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
I’d never listened to a megadeth album before. It was great
5
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Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
5
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Queen II
Queen
Ashamed to say seven seas of rhye was the only one I knew on this
5
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
Can’t help but think MURICA as a reaction to the Beatles
4
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
I can’t believe this is twenty years old
5
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Rocks
Aerosmith
I refuse to listen to this refuse.
1
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
What an interesting intersection of punk and pop
5
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Fifth Dimension
The Byrds
Influenced the influencers
3
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
Never a bad day for Elliott, ever.
5
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Always a great day for some Tramp
5
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
I didn’t love this
3
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Won’t you take me by the hand?
5
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
I’d never listened to this. Amazing
5
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Faust IV
Faust
What fascinating noise. Never heard of these guys before and this was amazing.
5
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Love love love
5
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Probably my favorite of the three I’ve heard so far
5
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Station To Station
David Bowie
I’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
5
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16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
Aussie pop! This was interesting. Fit the mold but definitely unique.
4
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Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
I hear a lot of Wilco
5
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
I love it I need it
5
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Super psychedelic
5
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Should’ve listened to this earlier than just now, but it did not disappoint. So good
5
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Can’t believe I’d never heard even of this
5
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Way better than I had expected. Should’ve listened to this a long time ago
5
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Blur
Blur
Damon so good. Been a while since I’ve peeped thix
5
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
The most goth I’ve ever heard
5
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
More to them than just Mrs Robinson. I liked the easy tunes with lyrics that were deeper and darker
5
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
What. A. Voice.
5
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S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
Beat and easy psych vibes. This feels like pre-Beatles and doors weirdness. Very good stuff here
5
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Made for a perfect day
5
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Never heard of “proto punk”, but I can definitely hear some of my favorite punk through this, Jeff Rosenstock included
5
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
What lovely off the beaten path subversive alt pop
5
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
One 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
5
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Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
This was not surfin USA. Man they were special.
5
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Lovely way to season a bird. Excellent album from S&G
5
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Harvest
Neil Young
He’s had so many looks over the years. This might be his most well known, and with good reason
5
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Six stars
5
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Quintessential trip hop
5
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Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
Bold 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
5
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Once around the block is one of my favorite favorites. Never would’ve guessed the rest of his would be this good
5
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The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Meh. I didn’t like this as much as I thought I would.
2
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Crazysexycool
TLC
Another one of my first CDs. I memorized left eye’s waterfalls verse when I was 8
5
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The Specials
The Specials
Perfect ska day
5
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Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Fuck yeah, Chicago
5
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
The samples alone, good lord. What an album
5
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Not my favorite stones, but man did it set a tone
4
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Man does this entire album fuck. So god damned good
5
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
I need to dive deeper into Coltrane. This spoke to me and I want to know more of how and why. Ah, jazz.
5
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Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
Love impromptu trips to Brazil. Haven’t seen Joao on here yet
5
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Sail Away
Randy Newman
Idk if I can get over “you’ve got a friend in me”
2
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Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
More looks on here than I knew him for. The blues was particularly good
5
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
One of my first deeper dives into classic rock as a teenager.
5
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
One of the greatest. I love this, but am partial to private press
5
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
Them good ol boys with the golden chords
3
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Can’t believe I used to not love this. What an album
5
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
What more is there to say?
5
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Fitting for the times
3
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
One of my favorites Stones LPs
5
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The Coral
The Coral
More unknown brits bringing the solid rock and roll
4
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
More Missy, yes please
5
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Garbage
Garbage
Good and important, but not my favorite
3
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Man I forgot about into the light.
5
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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
5
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Never really understood the obsession with Elvis tbh
3
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Central Reservation
Beth Orton
This Lilith fair headliner is my favorite.
5
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Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
This had many more different looks than I was expecting
5
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney
Indeputiably wonderful
5
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Country Life
Roxy Music
Started off strong but kinda lost me towards the end there. Cool to see Bryan Ferry’s roots though
3
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
So much orchestra. More of this in the world please
5
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The Predator
Ice Cube
It was a good day
5
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John Prine
John Prine
What a solid slice of Americana. I could get behind this country music
5
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Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
Fucking awesome
5
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Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Didn’t really do it for me
2
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
The world needs more funk like this
5
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Play
Moby
Seminal album from a strange, strange man
5
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Like he wrote the twelve bar structure himself. So good
5
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
I forgot how high energy they are.
5
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
The missing link for me for so many bands that I like
5
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The Undertones
The Undertones
Such a distinct yet immediately recognizable guitar sound. That vocally warble is great. Love this
5
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Class-A assholes that are just the worst, but they sure could rock
5
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Be
Common
He so real about being soft af and I love him for it
5
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
Woof. Not good. And I love the idea of a happy monday
1
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Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Distinctive af
5
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B-52's
The B-52's
More edgy punk than I had expected. Kinda like art punk. What a vibe.
5
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Dog Man Star
Suede
Still 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.
1
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Tommy
The Who
Epic, and the ones that aren’t overplayed are great
4
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Been a while since I’ve Jimi’d
5
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
So bluesy
5
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
What an unbelievably difficult time it was to piece together the lyrics.
3
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Such an instant crush on her. Incredible music
5
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Very flaming lips
5
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Really don’t love this as much viewed through today’s lens. They’ve been making the same song for 25 years.
4
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Much more rock based than the others of his that I’ve heard. Liked this a lot
4
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american dream
LCD Soundsystem
Jimmy forever and ever. Six stars
5
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Pre-Lilith fair vibes
4
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Funky odyssey’s not really my thing
3
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Some rhythms and melodies in here that I know exist elsewhere
5
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
I can only imagine how great he was live. Would have loved to see him
5
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
What else is there to say about the king
5
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Eh. Not bad but nothing earth shattering to me
3
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New Forms
Roni Size
Wowwwww some jungle history. Incredible
5
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Imagine
John Lennon
John’s kinda soured for me over the years tbh
3
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Kala
M.I.A.
So glad this is on here. Deservedly so. Bringing dance hall into the mainstream
5
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Loved starting my day with this weird shit. It made my whole day. Been too long since I’ve knifed
5
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Punk roots! Grass roots!
5
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Love Elliott always
5
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Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
I couldn’t get through this one. Brit pop just is not for me
1
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Inspired to have a great day because of this. We don’t deserve Stevie
5
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Enter The Wu-Tang Clan - 36 Chambers
Wu-Tang Clan
5
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Slow hand does not disappoint. I had forgotten how much more than Layla they were. Great stuff
5
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
This is some wild shit that I’ve never heard of. Wow
4
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Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
Not my favorite at all
2
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Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Could’ve done without the Springsteen cover
5
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Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
What a unique intersection of rock and roll
3
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
What a turning point
5
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Afrobeat Brazilian ftw
5
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
RIP Jaco
5
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Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Such great hip hop. Don’t think I’ve ever gone through this LP before today
5
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Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Too many people sleep on these guys
5
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OK
Talvin Singh
Never would’ve imagined that this was a thing
4
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Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
My favorite smooth talker
5
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
Problematic at the least, but still a great slab of Americana
5
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For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
Just something about that British pop I can’t get behind
3
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Fromohio
fIREHOSE
I thought I was going to like this more than I did
4
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Couldn’t get through it, but I did try
1
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Phrenology
The Roots
I’ll never forget the sousaphone solo when I saw them live. Top notch
5
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Phenomenally consistent harmonies
5
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Perfect timing for my 200th!
4
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The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
I can see how this is important, but I didn’t like it
2
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
I came as I am
5
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KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
Boring af tbh. Important maybe, but wow boring
1
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I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
4
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
3
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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
5
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
5
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Eh. Thought I’d like this more than I did
3
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
5
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
5
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
3
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
5
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
5
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
4
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
5
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
5
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
5
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
5
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
5
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
3
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5
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Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
5
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When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
5
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
5
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
5
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Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
5
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
3
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
4
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Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
5
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Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
3
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
5
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
5
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
3
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
5
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Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
3
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Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
3
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
4
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
3
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
4
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
5
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
1
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
3
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5
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Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
4
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
3
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
5
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
5
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
5
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Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
4
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Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
5
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
3
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
5
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
3
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Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman
John Zorn
3
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
5
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
4
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Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
3
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
1
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2