Jan 13 2021
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Is This It
The Strokes
Love the mixing here. The vocals are unique and that guitar tone is to die for.
4
Jan 14 2021
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Remastered version? Danceable. The drums are super tight and everything on the high end is really well mixed and produced. Doesn't feel ground breaking but considering its age it's aged well.
4
Jan 15 2021
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Moon Safari
Air
Psychedelic synth porn got me drooling omg. The basslines are varied both in melody and in tone with some upright, some electric, and lots of synth bass everywhere. It's like a retro Avalanches record. Which, notable difference is how analogue everything sounds and I can't really describe it any other way. I also love the mixing in this - very much an album for headphones and drugs. My only gripe is that Sexy Boy doesn't hit and some of the songs run a bit long.
5
Jan 18 2021
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Low-Life
New Order
Holy crap these drums are so good. I'm starting to understand the obsession with that 80's sound but the drums stand out here.
5
Jan 19 2021
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Cool guitar but otherwise nothing too special
3
Jan 20 2021
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Mask
Bauhaus
Second half way better than the first bc of how experimental it is.
3
Jan 25 2021
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
Another classic. It's super complex and experimental but extremely well mixed. Would have to listen for a while for it to really like, click, but has one of my favorite songs on there - Videotape
5
May 26 2021
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
Love love love. The arrangements are standouts for sure. They really allow the track and album to breathe. Great use of space and textures. Will be coming back to this one often
5
Jul 29 2021
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
5
Jun 13 2024
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
This is so cool! The production is a product of the time in the best way possible with the exaggerated panning and the particular instruments used.
The songwriting is a huge focus on this album and it stands out quite significantly. While some of the songs get a bit same-y in the bloated track list, it’s all still quite pleasant!
3
Jun 14 2024
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Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
Honestly? This was fine. Some good peaks in the songwriting but the music wasn’t anything new and sounds pretty dated.
If feels quintessential but not for my taste
3
Jun 17 2024
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
Funky Shit!
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Very groovy with some interesting synths. Very sharp and surprisingly aggressive EDM
4
Jun 18 2024
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
I see what they were going for and this is clearly iconic but it feels very dated and stuck in the late 80s/ early 90s. Not bad, just not timeless like some others on this list.
4
Jun 19 2024
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OK
Talvin Singh
Cool fusion of traditional south Asian instruments and electronic music but not quite for me. While it was done very well, it wasn’t until Viktor The Vampire that I felt excited for a track.
2
Jun 24 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
I really wish I was able to put a bit more attention towards this album today. I liked it as easy listening while working but I can tell I missed something. Either way, this is a very tight piece of music and one of the more modern ones I have gotten to off this list. It feels timeless in its organic instrumentation and definitely one I will come back to with the lyrics up!
4
Jul 02 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Short and sweet! I love the space and instrumentation
5
Jul 11 2024
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4