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Wed Jan 13 2021
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Mother's Little Helper is a solid opener, very catchy. Album is pretty samey throughout though. Liked the acoustic tone in Lady Jane a lot.
I was surprised at how much of a old-school country vibe some of these tracks have, with harmonica and acoustic guitar only. And at just how "light" early rock was, with a distinct lack of real lead solos. And how short the tracks are!
3
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Thu Jan 14 2021
Moon Safari
Air
Really not something I'd listen to normally. Kinda ambient, downtempo electronica. First track sounds like a movie OST. Actually makes for great background music while working but nothing really jumps out as something I'd go back to. Last track sounds like a sci-fi alien/robot sex scene.
2
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Fri Jan 15 2021
High Violet
The National
Terrible Love and some other tracks have a really interesting 'raw' feel, very intentionally messy mix with the guitar/bass/percussion. Vocals are baritone 'depressive' Morrissey-style.
Overall this style of indie rock reminds me a lot of Kensington/White Lies, but the vocal style and downbeat melodies aren't really my cup of tea. Having said that, Bloodbuzz Ohio is a banger that sounds like a modern Johnny Cash song. Makes sense it's the most popular track from this album!
2
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Sat Jan 16 2021
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Didn't really know any Bob Dylan, but this was even worse than I expected. Every song sounds the same. Nothing melodically or rhythmically interesting at all, annoying harmonica and dreary vocals.
1
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Sun Jan 17 2021
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
2
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Mon Jan 18 2021
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
Had no idea what to expect from a MPB album, even though I've heard Milton Nascimento's name before. This was actually a really enjoyable listen. Loved the more upbeat tracks and samba rhythm. San Vicente probably my favourite track just for how interesting it is.
Maybe it's just because it reminds me of some of the music in Narcos, but I had an odd thought that some of these would make cool background tracks to a Far Cry montage. Go figure.
3
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Tue Jan 19 2021
Moondance
Van Morrison
Perfectly nice folky, bluesy rock. Great vocals. Really liked Into The Mystic, but overall just a bit boring and unremarkable for my taste.
3
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Wed Jan 20 2021
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Decent garage rock, rock and roll sound, but nothing special or standout. I feel like this genre was out of date even when it was new. Led Zeppelin IV came out the same year and is a million times more interesting.
3
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Thu Jan 21 2021
Protection
Massive Attack
1
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Fri Jan 22 2021
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
1
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Sat Jan 23 2021
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Didn't know Dream Pop was a thing before this! I wanted to like the weird psychedelic vocals and stuff but it ends up just being annoying noise for the most part. Lorelei was cool though.
2
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Sun Jan 24 2021
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
2
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Mon Jan 25 2021
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
2
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Sat Feb 06 2021
Nevermind
Nirvana
5