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Wed Jan 13 2021
Virgin Suicides
Air
Well made, but often very slow (not in a good way) and somewhat repetitive.
3
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Thu Jan 14 2021
xx
The xx
Great album-mellow, soft, trancy
4
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Fri Jan 15 2021
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Fantastic jazz album. Varied, virtuosic, easy-listening.
4
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Mon Jan 18 2021
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Excellently crafted album--not as heavy as I maybe expected, but clean and interesting
4
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Tue Jan 19 2021
1999
Prince
3
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Wed Jan 20 2021
Revolver
Beatles
Definitely a classic, and innovative for its time, but just not my style. I found some of the sound effects, arrangements, and sitar annoying at times.
3
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Thu Jan 21 2021
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
VERY cool soundscapes, great for working. Will check this band out more. Only got the last 2 (out of 4) tracks on Spotify, but I was impressed.
4
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Fri Jan 22 2021
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
A fun, varied, and at times emotional album. Competent musicianship meets clever arranging and songwriting. Reminds me of the Levelers a bit.
4
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Mon Jan 25 2021
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
I don't love her voice--a little annoying, and some of the songs are cheesy/corny beyond enjoyability. Some of the tracks are quite good, and the musicianship is clean, but not my vibe overall
3
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Tue Jan 26 2021
Abbey Road
Beatles
I enjoyed this a lot more than Revolver. It's a bit more tame, but I enjoy the simplicity and simple genius of many of the songs. So many classics!
4
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Wed Jan 27 2021
Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Not really my style -- funky and metallic, without much lyrical substance or 'groove'. It just felt empty to me and a bit boring. Some cool moments, but overall not my thing.
2
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Thu Jan 28 2021
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Not really my style -- funky and metallic, without much lyrical substance or 'groove'. It just felt empty to me and a bit boring. Some cool moments, but overall not my thing. Hard to get through the whole album, tbh
3
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Fri Jan 29 2021
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Undoubtedly a classic. I love some of the songs on this album, but I can't fully enjoy the full embodiment of dad rock that is Guns N Roses. A bit cringey at times
3
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Mon Feb 01 2021
Kid A
Radiohead
Some fun songs for easy listening. The audio quality is pretty low, which brings down the enjoyment level, and the sound feels a bit derivative, but I enjoyed it a fair amount!
4
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Tue Feb 02 2021
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
Great easy listening, and a ton of absolute classics! I'm glad to have listened through this, and I grabbed a song for my playlist.
4
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Wed Feb 03 2021
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Great easy listening, and some absolute classics! Glad to have listened to this.
4
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Thu Feb 04 2021
The Rise & Fall
Madness
This album wasn't available in full on Spotify, so I listened to 'Madness', which shares most of the tracks. It was an interesting listen! Very creative and smoothly crafted, with insightful lyrics and complex arrangements.
4
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Fri Feb 05 2021
Aja
Steely Dan
I do not like Steely Dan. Their music sounds atonal and uncanny in an unpleasant way. This album is technically proficient, and I'm sure fans would enjoy it, but it is not my jam.
2
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Mon Feb 08 2021
Face to Face
The Kinks
A bit simplistic, but I suppose that's the time period. It wasn't a bad listen, but not something I'd return to.
2
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Tue Feb 09 2021
The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Not a bad album, but I don't love the sound. It sounds too classic American roadside bar, a bit too heavy on the drums and sultry man voice.
2
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Wed Feb 10 2021
Kenza
Khaled
Definitely not what I was expecting when I read 'Khaled' haha,. It was proficient enough, but I really couldn't get into it.
1
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Thu Feb 11 2021
Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
Kind of a fun listen--some interesting sounds and songs in there, but not something I'd return to.
3
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Fri Feb 12 2021
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
NOT a fan. I guess this is what they would call 'noise rock'? It's a lot of noise and not a lot of rock. Very grating and hard to listen to at times. The first album on this list I haven't finished.
1
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Mon Feb 15 2021
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
A fun listen! Outside of my normal wheelhouse, but I'm glad to have found it. Not groundbreaking, but nice smooth listening.
3
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Tue Feb 16 2021
Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
3
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Wed Feb 17 2021
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
I didn't find this album, but I listened through some greatest hits and am glad I did! What a legend, blending swing, blues, and early rock together to create upbeat, fun, and entertaining songs.
4
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Thu Feb 18 2021
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Very enjoyable, varied and interesting, especially for 1966! I'd heard some tracks off this album, but never listened through it. Very fun.
4
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Fri Feb 19 2021
Van Halen
Van Halen
I don't know why I expected a much harder rock/metal sound, but this was fantastic! One of the best albums I've listened to from this. I went back and listened through a lot more Van Halen after this.
5
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Mon Feb 22 2021
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Surprisingly not a fan of this, and I already love Paul Simon...? It feels like a lot of B tracks, and just a weird sound for him. Wasn't impressed.
2
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Tue Feb 23 2021
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Short and sweet! Most of the songs are around 2 minutes in length, so it's a nice quick tour of some fun songs. It's nice to hear so many styles represented and blended--and to see the roots of what would become other genres.
4
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Wed Feb 24 2021
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Not a bad listen, but nothing very memorable.
3
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Thu Feb 25 2021
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Great album all around! I've listened through the regular version, but the deluxe is a nice step up. Disk 2 is all live versions, so I didn't get that far, but I love Lucinda!
4
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Fri Feb 26 2021
Space Ritual
Hawkwind
Definitely some interesting rock sounds, but nothing groundbreaking or particularly creative.
2
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Mon Mar 01 2021
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Fun and badass metal album. Not something I'd choose to listen to often, but definitely better than most.
3
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Tue Mar 02 2021
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Nice easy listening. Pretty fun tunes, and outside my normal wheelhouse. Won't return to it, but alright alright alright.
3
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Wed Mar 03 2021
Hms Fable
Shack
A surprisingly fantastic album! I love the soft rock groove, and I added it to my playlist. Shack was never on my radar, but they are awesome!
4
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Thu Mar 04 2021
Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Not my cup of tea.
1
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Fri Mar 05 2021
Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Definitely a classic, but I'm not a huge fan of their brand of synth pop. Too much MIDI, not enough substance.
2
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Mon Mar 08 2021
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Definitely different, and kind of fun, but I found it a bit repetitive and not super interesting.
2
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Tue Mar 09 2021
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Absolute bangers all the way through. It is funny that he ends almost every song with a fade, but just a great album overall.
4
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Wed Mar 10 2021
Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
Not bad--pretty nice easy listening, but not something I'll go back to.
3
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Thu Mar 11 2021
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I pretty much hate all Reggae, so even a 2-star rating is a compliment. This is clearly good for what it is, but I can't do it.
2
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Fri Mar 12 2021
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
I'm not a huge fan of Steely Dan's sound overall, but I have to admit this album has some bangers....
3
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Mon Mar 15 2021
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Nice easy listening, but easy to forget. I literally had to refresh myself on what this was.a
3
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Tue Mar 16 2021
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Technically brilliant, but the lack of lyrics kind of made it a slow listen. Not fully my style
3
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Wed Mar 17 2021
Be
Common
What an absolute jam! Creative, varied, passionate, and original--definitely one of the better rap albums I've heard. And to have Kanye and John Legend in there? Awesome!
4
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Thu Mar 18 2021
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
Like walking back in time to a rainy night in the 40s. Smooth and classic--but not something I'd listen to in my own free time (unless it was Christmas). Makes me think of Esther, which is nice.
3
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Fri Mar 19 2021
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Intriguing, quirky, and kind of fun, but a lot of noise as well. Very strange version of Iron Man.
2
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Mon Mar 22 2021
Phrenology
The Roots
Not bad, but nothing great. Definitely forgettable to me, a not-so-fan of rap. Didn't finish.
1
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Tue Mar 23 2021
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
What an incredible collection! Like walking through a history of bluegrass museum. 5/5. 10/5 really. My first 5 star rating-and of course it's bluegrass, surprise! But those guests??!!! What an incredible effort!!
5
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Wed Mar 24 2021
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Interesting without being super engaging. Some of the sound effects were cool--others were a bit annoying. I like the variety of it.
3
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Thu Mar 25 2021
All Mod Cons
The Jam
Some solid jams here. Nice classic rock feel without a lot of cliche. Hard to give it a 4 when I've given the Beatles some 4s, but I think I'm here for it.
4
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Fri Mar 26 2021
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Kind of fun, but not super interesting. Showtunes and a good voice, but the arrangements and lyrics are a bit stale.
2
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Mon Mar 29 2021
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
What a legend, once again! So many hits on the same album, and such genius writing. If it mere a bit more musically interesting, I'd probably give it a 5
4
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Tue Mar 30 2021
The Visitors
ABBA
I love ABBA, but I've only ever heard the greatest hits. Super fun to explore an album, and it ROCKS!
4
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Wed Mar 31 2021
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
Actually super interesting. I did not expect to like this so much, but it's so creative! A fully-realized concept album, with a story thread and characters. Super fun and different.
4
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Thu Apr 01 2021
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
Like Steely Dan without the interesting songwriting. Oh boy. There were some good moments, so it's not a 1, but I was not thrilled overall.
2
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Fri Apr 02 2021
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
10/5. 'Nuff said.
5
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Mon Apr 05 2021
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
He's definitely talented, but this is not my speed. One of the brands of rap I just can't enjoy.
1
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Tue Apr 06 2021
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Kind of cool sounds, but pretty boring overall.
2
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Wed Apr 07 2021
Moving Pictures
Rush
Wow, I can't believe I hadn't listened through this yet! So inventive, fun to listen to, and well-produced. Way to go!
4
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Thu Apr 08 2021
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
A bit too simple to be amazing, but still a good listen. I like his sound, but his lyrics are a bit wanting. But CRYING TIME.... so good
3
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Fri Apr 09 2021
Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Definitely great for its time, and pretty interesting, but it lags at points.
3
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Mon Apr 12 2021
Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
Actually a really nice sound-like a clean Levellers. I like a lot of these songs, might add to library, but not very memorable past the first listen.
3
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Tue Apr 13 2021
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Kind of fun, but mostly like the Talking Heads without the soul.
2
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Wed Apr 14 2021
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
This is the most 90s shit I have ever heard. Did not finish.
2
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Thu Apr 15 2021
Protection
Massive Attack
Interesting sounds and vibe. Nothing incredible, but definitely good work music.
3
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Fri Apr 16 2021
This Is Hardcore
Pulp
Not my usual sound, but definitely has some bangers!
3
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Mon Apr 19 2021
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Kind of cool sounds in there, but overall kind of a drag.
2
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Tue Apr 20 2021
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Pretty incredible to have this many talented folks playing in a prison. What a party!! I gotta give this a 10/5
5
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Wed Apr 21 2021
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Undoubtedly good, but not my style and rather forgettable for me.
2
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Thu Apr 22 2021
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Good down-tempo jazz vibes, just not something I'm really into.
2
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Fri Apr 23 2021
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Big yikes. A few fun mariachi moments, and fairly competent jazz, but I really can't enjoy it - did not finish.
1
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Mon Apr 26 2021
Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
Incredibly strong for a first album. I didn't LOVE it like I've loved their newer stuff, but I was very impressed. Some of the lyrics are a bit out-there and sometimes uncomfortable, but the soundscapes and overall composition is exciting and unique.
4
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Tue Apr 27 2021
Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Not the most fun collection. Some stand-outs that were mildly interesting, but this feels like a very sad club.
2
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Wed Apr 28 2021
Cross
Justice
Kind of fun for work, but mostly monotonous and uninteresting.
1
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Thu Apr 29 2021
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
What an absolute masterpiece. For a first album to contain so many perfect songs (Good Times Bad Times > Babe I'm going to Leave You may be the best album opening of all time) is INSANE. They blend genre so well in a single song and knock your socks off!
5
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Fri Apr 30 2021
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I had Led Zeppelin 1 come up yesterday, and I'm definitely still a fan of this one, but in comparison, it's not quite the masterpiece that 1 is. It seems more disconnected, and not all the songs are bangers. Still love it though!
4
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Mon May 03 2021
NEU! 75
Neu!
Some moments were VERY chill. If I wasn't at work, I would have fallen asleep. Kind of nice to be soothed, but hardly 'music'. Other moments were more upbeat, but not very interesting.
2
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Tue May 04 2021
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Very interesting and unique concept album. Versatile, well-written, and fully realized. Glad I found this!
4
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Wed May 05 2021
I Against I
Bad Brains
Not good. Turned it off very quickly. Just angry and whiney.
1
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Thu May 06 2021
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Pretty nice ambience. I'm not sure why I expected more of a rock sound, but this is nice and folky. Nothing particularly mind-blowing, but a good vibe.
3
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Fri May 07 2021
Moon Safari
Air
Very smooth and some cool-sounding electronic stuff. Not usually my speed but I enjoyed it.
3
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Mon May 10 2021
Like A Prayer
Madonna
The first two songs are such bangers, and there's just... filler. Unfortunately, this happens with a lot of pop albums that are vehicles for singles. But man, the quality drops so sharply after track 2, it's insane! As singles, 8/10. As an album? 2/5.
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Tue May 11 2021
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
Eclectic without much substance, it wasn't unpleasant to listen to, and I do like French music, but overall just eh.
2
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Wed May 12 2021
Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Some nice tracks in there that I added to playlists. Not a great album overall and not super cohesive, but I'm glad to have heard it.
3
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Thu May 13 2021
Nevermind
Nirvana
Pretty darn good album. I know many call it a masterpiece, and if I was more into the overall sound maybe I'd agree. Well crafted songs and a full album experience for sure.
4
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Fri May 14 2021
White Ladder
David Gray
Really surprised I don't recognize this artist, because I did recognize some songs, and most were bangers! A little short of a 'GREAT' album, it was still really nice to check out.
4
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Mon May 17 2021
Forever Changes
Love
Neat! Kind of Beatles-esque, but very well-produced and well-written for its time. Added some songs to my playlists.
4
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Tue May 18 2021
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
This man is pretty fuckin' creative! I don't usually go in for electronic music, but the blend of real instruments and truly interesting sound effects and beats is pretty fun to hear. Incredible bangers on this album.
4
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Wed May 19 2021
American Idiot
Green Day
Very good musicianship and a very cool approach, doing most of the songs as double feature/mashups that flow pretty seamlessly into one another. The hits are much better than some of the other tracks, but they all fit together pretty well.
4
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Thu May 20 2021
Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
What a generic heap of crap. Uninspired from start to finish, and so repetitive. Maybe I'm just hungry, but I did not enjoy this...
1
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Fri May 21 2021
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Pretty solid country album! Obviously in love with the first track, and most of them are about on par for Steve. Some slower and less interesting songs, but a good time overall.
4
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Mon May 24 2021
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
Interesting and very socially aware for a pop album, but that also makes songs like "Escapade" stand out as off-key. Not bad but a weird one overall.
3
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Tue May 25 2021
Metallica
Metallica
Very smooth transitions and excellent musicianship. Some of the songs blend together and sound a bit repetitive, but that could be my inexperience with metal. Super solid!
4
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Wed May 26 2021
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Pretty smooth, but nothing extra special. Nice funky sound.
3
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Thu May 27 2021
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Good flow, but I couldn't make it through the violent/sexist/explicit tracks. Big yikes!
2
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Fri May 28 2021
In Utero
Nirvana
Definitely has nothing on Nevermind, but decent songs throughout. I'm not a huge fan but it's not bad.
3
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Mon May 31 2021
Infected
The The
It's been 3 days and I already forgot what this album was all about. Nothing special, but not horribly bad either.
2
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Tue Jun 01 2021
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
Pretty fun sound, but a bit repetitive and a bit derivative. Good listen but probably won't go back.
3
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Wed Jun 02 2021
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Not as blatantly awful as some Steely Dan, but really not my favorite band...
2
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Thu Jun 03 2021
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
Loud, screamy, and garbled. Not a fan. Did not finish.
1
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Fri Jun 04 2021
Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
Some nostalgia value for sure, as I played a random online game with this as the soundtrack. Pretty interesting electronic/rock sounds, and somehow the "Chemical Brothers" is just such a perfect name for it.
3
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Mon Jun 07 2021
Rio
Duran Duran
Fun little album. Nothing special, and pretty short, but aight.
3
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Tue Jun 08 2021
Low-Life
New Order
Seems like another Talking Heads wannabe. So many average bands with MIDI drums and semi-edgy lyrics. Not super impressed.
2
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Wed Jun 09 2021
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Nothing special, but not offensive to the ears either. Just very forgettable hardish rock Struggled to make it to the end.
2
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Thu Jun 10 2021
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
Quite cheesy, and without the musical appeal of Pet Sounds. Not too bad, just a bit repetitive and corn-dog.
3
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Fri Jun 11 2021
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Pretty fun. Lot of energy, but some repetition (maybe that's just the genre and the time period). I did like the crowd participation--you can just tell everyone's having a great time.
3
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Mon Jun 14 2021
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Sadly, another entry on this list that is just decent, mostly forgettable rock.
2
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Tue Jun 15 2021
On The Beach
Neil Young
Nice mellow sound, and pretty much what I expected from good ol' Neil, but not much energy and just kinda plods along.
3
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Wed Jun 16 2021
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Love it! Hadn't listened to the whole album, but Criminal is such a bop--probably still my favorite on the album, but pretty solid overall.
4
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Thu Jun 17 2021
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
You already KNOW I'm gonna give this 5 stars! Don't even need to listen to it (but I will). Absolute bangers all the way through. Definitely a bit of nostalgia playing a role, but eh. I love it!
5
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Fri Jun 18 2021
Melodrama
Lorde
Pretty fun for pop, but a little whiney and some of the songs really blend together. Cool sound design overall.
3
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Mon Jun 21 2021
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Pretty sweet tracks actually. Very long and often very meandering and esoteric, but all good ambiance.
4
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Tue Jun 22 2021
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Super engaging, diverse, and well-produced. More enjoyable than other Bowie I've listened to. Slaps.
4
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Wed Jun 23 2021
A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
Bops and Beeps! Such great harmonies and nice songcraft. A few *ahem outdated lyrics, but overall wonderful.
4
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Thu Jun 24 2021
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I'm sure this is good as far as it goes, but I hate reggae, truly.
1
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Fri Jun 25 2021
Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
Pretty fun early folk rock with some medieval vibes to boot. Sometimes a bit repetitive and whiney, but mostly a good time.
4
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Mon Jun 28 2021
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Actually a fantastic album. Super well articulated musically, great lyrics, and an original feel. Big fan.
4
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Tue Jun 29 2021
Headquarters
The Monkees
Apart from one or two cringey-lyric songs, overall a great jam. Pretty creative and well-produced.
4
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Wed Jun 30 2021
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
What a wild ride! Super neat and varied, and a VERY long album. I didn't make it through disk 2, but I did really enjoy disk 1.
4
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Thu Jul 01 2021
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
Competent rap but not my style. A bit aggro masculine. Did not finish.
1
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Fri Jul 02 2021
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Interesting but not necessarily enjoyable. A lot of unique sounds, but very little musical cohesion and flow.
2
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Mon Jul 05 2021
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Approaching a masterpiece, this album is quite an experience! Much more sonically diverse than her other stuff I've heard, and the lyrics are so profound. Way to kill it again, Joni!
4
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Tue Jul 06 2021
Synchronicity
The Police
Not super impressed. The sound just feels a bit one-dimensional and the lyrics aren't inspired.
2
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Wed Jul 07 2021
Rapture
Anita Baker
Decent but fairly forgettable. A great voice, but no 'wow' factor.
2
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Thu Jul 08 2021
Follow The Leader
Korn
Bit aggressive and dark for my tastes. Didn't finish.
1
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Fri Jul 09 2021
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Solid rap, but some of the usual macho and vaguely sexist overtones :/
2
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Mon Jul 12 2021
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Not bad, but not too memorable. Nice and classic, good vibes, just nothing special.
3
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Tue Jul 13 2021
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Lot of fun and high energy. Wish there were more tracks or longer tracks. Noice.
4
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Wed Jul 14 2021
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Nice background music, but too slow to be fun.
2
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Thu Jul 15 2021
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Good times and good tunes. Nothing out of this world, but some hot pickin and well-written songs. I Shot the Sherriff is pretty top notch.
4
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Fri Jul 16 2021
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
A surprise smash hit out of left field. I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Gorgeous songcraft, funny and witty lyrics, and a nice melodic ambiance.
4
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Mon Jul 19 2021
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Like a whiney Levelers with less dimension to their sound. Meh.
2
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Tue Jul 20 2021
A Seat at the Table
Solange
Thoughtful and thought provoking - a tour of ideas as well as musical styles and sounds.
4
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Wed Jul 21 2021
Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
4
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Thu Jul 22 2021
Trafalgar
Bee Gees
Clean production, but a bit uninspired. Sometimes a bit whiney and at others bland.
2
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Fri Jul 23 2021
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Seriously impressive range and song craft on this album. Some of their biggest hits are here, and the B-tracks are interesting in totally different ways.
4
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Mon Jul 26 2021
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Other than Superstition, I didn't connect with any of these songs. Definitely classic but not my speed.
2
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Tue Jul 27 2021
The Yes Album
Yes
My first full YES album, and it delivered in a lot of ways. Didn't blow my mind, but they have some great song craft and very complex melodies/rhythm. Nice themes and album continuity as well.
4
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Wed Jul 28 2021
Pelican West
Haircut 100
Didn't really jump out to me as anything special, but mostly competent.
2
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Thu Jul 29 2021
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
The epitome of a 3-star album. Solid musicianship and a good hit, but nothing out-there or interesting for my ears to grab onto.
3
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Fri Jul 30 2021
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Really neat, and way more country than I expected! Great acoustic/electric blend and songwriting. Big fan of some of these tracks.
4
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Mon Aug 02 2021
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Pretty fun live show - a bit generic, and the songs started to really blend by the end.
3
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Tue Aug 03 2021
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
Meh. Pretty generic and uninteresting. Some neat songs, but overall not a fun time.
2
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Wed Aug 04 2021
Kenya
Machito
Enjoyed it more than I expected but not so much that I finished it.
3
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Thu Aug 05 2021
Calenture
The Triffids
I have had a very long string of 3-star albums at this point....
3
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Fri Aug 06 2021
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
Not my type of music and nothing grabbed me in the first few songs.
1
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Mon Aug 09 2021
Make Yourself
Incubus
Not a bad time. Some solid songs, but it's been 2 days and I'm forgetting most of the experience already.
3
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Tue Aug 10 2021
Rubber Soul
Beatles
Not a bad time, but weaker than other Beatles albums I've heard
3
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Wed Aug 11 2021
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Fun and varied; a nice long tour of Irish music with some classics sprinkled in with the originals. Good rowdy vibes.
4
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Thu Aug 12 2021
The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
Started off strong but became pretty annoying as it went on. Neat concepts but not executed well.
2
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Fri Aug 13 2021
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
Exquisitely crafted music from some serious pros. Great to have on and tune into to a greater or lesser degree from time to time.
4
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Mon Aug 16 2021
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I've said it many times, and I'll say it again. Coldplay has 3 perfect albums, and this is one of them! Incredible songs all the way through, with lots of variation and genre blending. A thoughtful progression of tracks and sounds.
5
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Tue Aug 17 2021
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Solid production, but not quite for me. Don't think I've ever listened through a full album of theirs, and it just doesn't resonate.
3
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Wed Aug 18 2021
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Ultimate dad rock with a small dose of cirngey good ol' boy lyricism. Good tunes though, nothing great, but good.
3
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Thu Aug 19 2021
Night Life
Ray Price
So classic, but quite myogenetic. I had never heard Honky Tonk Angles in full, and it's a bit much. Different times and all that, but it's hard to fully enoy.
3
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Fri Aug 20 2021
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4
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Mon Aug 23 2021
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
4
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Tue Aug 24 2021
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
3
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Wed Aug 25 2021
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Short and sweet with some well-crafted songs, but not as epic as I was epxecting.
3
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Thu Aug 26 2021
Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
Good work music but nothing outstanding
3
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Fri Aug 27 2021
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Fun but unsupecial
3
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Mon Aug 30 2021
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Quite a string of 3-star albums here. Once again, fun but forgettable.
3
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Thu Sep 02 2021
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
I'm honestly surprised how popular this is--it's not awful, but it really failed to capture my interest.
2
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Fri Sep 03 2021
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Classics from start to finish. A bit dad-rock-ish and too much piano for my *heavily refined* taste XD, but what an outing!!
4
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Mon Sep 06 2021
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Some cool sounds and ideas. Get's a little repetitive after a few songs.
3
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Tue Sep 07 2021
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Fuck yeah! Super fun and deep, a little more melodic than I'm used to from them too, which was good
4
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Wed Sep 08 2021
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Nice! Much more enjoyable than I would have guessed, but I'm here for it.
4
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Thu Sep 09 2021
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
Right between a 3 and a 4, but trending toward a 4 for the sheer variety and ambitiousness. So many genres are here, and such virtuosic singing.
4
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Tue Sep 14 2021
The White Album
Beatles
Iconic.
5
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Wed Sep 15 2021
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Not a bad time--good metal, but just missing a specialness and polish that my favorite metal features.
3
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Thu Sep 16 2021
Orbital 2
Orbital
This is barely music.
1
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Fri Sep 17 2021
Basket of Light
Pentangle
A fun exploration of choral and instrumental music. Really enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
4
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Mon Sep 20 2021
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Absolutely classic. A few weak tracks and a lot of misogyny pull it down from a 5 to a 4, but this is a pretty iconic album.
4
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Tue Sep 21 2021
With The Beatles
Beatles
Pretty classic, but a bit more stripped down and cheesy than all of the other Beatles albums I've listened through in full. Definitely not my favorite but solid.
3
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Wed Sep 22 2021
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Weirdly captivating for what it is, but at the end of the day, not quite my jam.
2
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Thu Sep 23 2021
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Oof.
1
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Fri Sep 24 2021
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Decent but forgettable
2
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Mon Sep 27 2021
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Not for me
1
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Tue Sep 28 2021
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Neat little album! That first track is a bop.
4
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Wed Sep 29 2021
Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
Eve is such a good influence :) I'm learning to appreciate this kind of music much more! Honestly super fun and unique, at least to me.
4
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Thu Sep 30 2021
Soul Mining
The The
Not very fun. Mostly just intense and uninteresting. Some standout songs, so not a 1, but not my fav.
2
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Fri Oct 01 2021
Among The Living
Anthrax
Well-polished metal album
3
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Mon Oct 04 2021
American Pie
Don McLean
Not for me, although more interesting songs than I would have thought.
2
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Tue Oct 05 2021
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
This album kicks ass! Big fan of the themes, both lyrically and musically.
4
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Wed Oct 06 2021
Document
R.E.M.
Excellent album with range and some absolute BANGERS in the middle.
4
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Thu Oct 07 2021
Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
Really interesting but not really my jam--and there are some uncomfortable songs on there to say the least... I'll give it a 3 for creativity.
3
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Fri Oct 08 2021
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
3
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Mon Oct 11 2021
Odelay
Beck
Neat mashup of genres here. Some hip-hop (very Beastie Boys), some hard rock, and some metal elements. I like the samples too.
4
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Tue Oct 12 2021
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Solid metal, good vibes
3
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Wed Oct 13 2021
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bangers all the way through. Some of them sound pretty similar would be my only critique.
4
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Thu Oct 14 2021
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
3
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Fri Oct 15 2021
New Wave
The Auteurs
3
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Mon Oct 18 2021
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Mellow and smooth, but they all kind of blend together. Not my fav Radiohead album.
3
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Tue Oct 19 2021
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
Damn good album! Really neat progression of songs into one another and super interesting guitar work. Big fan.
4
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Wed Oct 20 2021
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
Pretty nice tunes. Not the biggest fan of his voice, but the music slaps!
4
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Thu Oct 21 2021
Leftism
Leftfield
No impression
1
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Fri Oct 22 2021
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
This is bad.
1
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Mon Oct 25 2021
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Solid outing, but more repetitive than other albums and I don't connect with the songs as much other than Gimme Shelter
3
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Tue Oct 26 2021
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Really nice, badass feminist album!
4
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Wed Oct 27 2021
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
A bit creepy and melancholy, Paul! You okay? The storytelling is brilliant as always, but it's not quite as dynamic and fun as his other work.
3
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Thu Oct 28 2021
Different Class
Pulp
This shit is pretty creepy. Not a fan of the lyrics or the whisper-singing. Not too creative and not a good vibe.
1
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Fri Oct 29 2021
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Fairly good songs, and I like the country elements, but not quite as entertaining as some other Elvis material.
2
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Mon Nov 01 2021
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
I'm kind of surprised that this album (and the Smiths in general) is so popular. It's not bad by any means, but it's pretty unspecial to me and just has SO many plays!
3
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Tue Nov 02 2021
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Really creative and other-worldly. I like it a lot as someone who doesn't often get into jazz.
4
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Wed Nov 03 2021
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Pretty nice but also lost me at some moments.
3
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Thu Nov 04 2021
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Damn good shit! Sexy, interesting, and so creative.
4
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Fri Nov 05 2021
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Neat tunes. Not entirely my style but I respect the musicianship immensely.
3
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Mon Nov 08 2021
Parachutes
Coldplay
Definitely the weakest of Coldplay's big 3 almost-perfect albums, but still an absolute JAM. I gotta give 5 stars, especially as I think part of my resistance is a lack of familiarity compared to the other 2.
5
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Tue Nov 09 2021
Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
Poetry in song--pure and simple. I'm not 100% into the aesthetic--some songs speak to me but a lot is lost. It is gorgeous, but it feels like nice old-school art in a museum that I'd pass by in favor of something shinier.
3
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Wed Nov 10 2021
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
One of the best albums all time--enough said, but I'll say more. The marriage of poetic lyrics and tasteful, subtle instrumentation in this album is unlike anything I've ever heard. Most songs are just 2 instruments, and yet each is a distinct arrangement completely articulated around the story painted by the words. The experience of this album is akin to sitting in a room with a master painter or other artisan and watching a masterpiece come to life quietly and softly before you.
5
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Thu Nov 11 2021
The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
Good stuff! I like the soundscapes and harmonies on this album a lot, and it seems to twist and turn into some at times dark and at times transcendent places. Very creative!
4
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Fri Nov 12 2021
Street Life
The Crusaders
Smooth AF.
4
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Mon Nov 15 2021
Dust
Screaming Trees
Nothing especially excellent, but a good vibe overall. I was expecting harder rock, but there were some nice peaceful moments.
3
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Tue Nov 16 2021
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
3
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Wed Nov 17 2021
Third
Portishead
This is a cool ass sound! So unique in its blending of electronic and acoustic instruments, and so melancholy yet danceable. I feel like I'm in Tron.
4
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Thu Nov 18 2021
Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
Very interesting that Come On Eileen is on this album--I did NOT expect that from the initial songs. Strange vibe and not my fav, but a couple good tunes.
2
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Fri Nov 19 2021
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
Not my speed, but competently made. Just a bit too screamy and deathy for me. *Shrug* what do you expect from 'Megadeath'
2
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Mon Nov 22 2021
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
Really, really good shit. Peak dead and so smooth. I'm a weirdo in liking some of their album stuff better than their live stuff, and this is the dankest.
4
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Tue Nov 23 2021
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
Impressive sound quality for a live album. Not really my sound but a nice vibe.
3
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Wed Nov 24 2021
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Easy listening but not very inspired
3
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Thu Nov 25 2021
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
Annoying and atonal singing ruined the experience for me
1
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Fri Nov 26 2021
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
Sounds pretty similar to their other work, which I like. Definitely a nice album, but I somehow enjoyed it less. Maybe a bit pretentious?
3
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Mon Nov 29 2021
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Actually a DANK album, and no primal screaming at all--which I admit to being trepidatious about...
4
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Tue Nov 30 2021
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Great times! So varied and interesting and smooth. I'm impressed by the range on display and really dug some of these tunes.
4
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Wed Dec 01 2021
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Sexy and sweet. One of the songs gets a little out-there, both in length and its narrative of evil women. Overall positive experience.
3
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Thu Dec 02 2021
Da Capo
Love
Nothing special. Inoffensive but forgettable.
2
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Not a bad time but nothing wowed me.
2
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Mon Dec 06 2021
Eagles
Eagles
STELLAR album. So many classics, a blending of acoustic and electric that rivals any, and thematically tied to boot. A rare 5 on an album I'd never heard all the way through.
5
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Tue Dec 07 2021
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Some bangers in here for sure, but it gets a little too pop-folk with some of the oohs and ahhs and kick-tambourine.
3
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Wed Dec 08 2021
The Bends
Radiohead
This falls into the category of most Radiohead I've heard - a little whiney, a little uncanny--musically interesting but not in a way that pulls it up out of just 'meh' for me.
2
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Thu Dec 09 2021
Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Neat beats brah. To a non French-speaker it seems very repetitive, although I imagine much of the appeal is the lyrics. Good soundscapes underneath just a bit flat overall.
3
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Fri Dec 10 2021
Signing Off
UB40
I got through disc one, which is not bad for me! I would say probably my favorite reggae album to date, but I truly do not like this genre in any way.
2
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Mon Dec 13 2021
Blue
Joni Mitchell
An absolute masterpiece of writing and production. To imagine one person producing this in any amount of time is incredible. Gorgeous songs all the way through, perfectly rendered in a minimal and yet impactful way.
5
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Tue Dec 14 2021
Risque
CHIC
Glamorous and smooth. Easy listening but watered down and overall not very creative.
3
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Wed Dec 15 2021
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Truly the only not-totally-positive Queen experience I can remember. It just doesn't feel fully realized? Like the musicality is there and some songs are great (Killer Queen most notably), but I can't get behind the whole thing.
3
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Thu Dec 16 2021
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Easy listening and neat sounds. Not entirely my jam genre-wise, but pleasant overall.
3
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Fri Dec 17 2021
New Forms
Roni Size
This is the late 90s distilled into one album. It's hard to think of it as new or interesting in any way--it's so repetitive and dated D:
1
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Mon Dec 20 2021
School's Out
Alice Cooper
Pretty interesting and not at all as hardcore as I expected from Alice Cooper. Some nice acoustic work even.
4
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Tue Dec 21 2021
Tapestry
Carole King
This is incredible. So wholesome and at times so heart wrenching. I LOVE her songwriting style, and it's a style that shines through after just 2 or 3 songs. So blunt and yet not simplistic at all. Gorgeous melodies and songs overall.
5
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Wed Dec 22 2021
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Definitely not great, but weirdly captivating. I found myself liking the sounds even though the overall impression was not something I'd listen to again. Very 'post-rock'
2
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Thu Dec 23 2021
Dear Science
TV On The Radio
Good tunes but bland sound. I like Golden Age because of the Phish cover, but the cover is so much more alive.
3
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Fri Dec 24 2021
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Incredible voice and a cool inclusion of world music on the list. I'm not particularly taken with any of the arrangements.
3
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Mon Dec 27 2021
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
I'm sure it's classic but I can't listen to Christmas music on January 4th. I'll come back to this next year XD
3
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Tue Dec 28 2021
Imagine
John Lennon
Good jams overall. A bit whiney and cliche, but when is John Lennon not? Definitely liking his Beatles work more at this moment in time.
3
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Fri Jan 07 2022
No Other
Gene Clark
Great album! Such an interesting journey through some spacey sounds. His voice strikes a nice chord with me, and that trippy guitar work is top notch.
4
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Mon Jan 10 2022
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Exquisite! I am truly impressed that he was able to do this and that it didn't incite a riot. Great energy in the performance and the song selection is dynamite.
5
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Tue Jan 11 2022
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Dank album and such an incredible voice. I was amused to learn that what I thought was 'ch-ch-change' was actual "chain chain chain". TIL! Aretha is a Queen and this would be 5 stars if I was personally more of a soul fan.
4
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Wed Jan 12 2022
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Missed the mark for me. Competent but uninteresting.
1
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Thu Jan 13 2022
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Some classics in here for sure, but most of the tunes weren't captivating.
3
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Fri Jan 14 2022
The Joshua Tree
U2
Although it's not quite my favorite sound, I see why this album is legendary. Pretty iconic songs back to back, and dang that play count! Well done, kids.
4
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Mon Jan 17 2022
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Not really my groove. It was a bit hard to get through the full album, but I do respect the musicality of some of the tunes.
2
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Tue Jan 18 2022
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Good tunes and a nice vibe. Repetitive near the end and not my overall favorite genre, but son of a Preacher Man is a Jammm!
3
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Wed Jan 19 2022
Berlin
Lou Reed
Kind of a low-fi Velvet Underground record, and not really my style.
2
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Thu Jan 20 2022
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
Meh. Just not much interesting going on in the sound or lyrics.
2
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Fri Jan 21 2022
The College Dropout
Kanye West
Damn, Kanye came out of the gate swinging! His early stuff is so good. This album is such a strong indictment of racism and consumer culture as well as being a FIRE rap album with smooth verses and well produced beats throughout. I like some newer Kanye, but this takes the cake. And 21 tracks?! He was on fire.
5
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Mon Jan 24 2022
25
Adele
This album is actually a jam all the way through. The writing is a little repetitive but is more mature and nuanced than a lot of pop. It's cool that she mostly writes her own material (albeit with cowriters).
4
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Tue Jan 25 2022
Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Pretty nice atmospheric jams. The whole album blends together into an easily digestible but also easily forgettable package.
3
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Wed Jan 26 2022
...And Justice For All
Metallica
I wish I connected with this more, as I know I love Metallica sometimes, but it just fell short for me. It felt like a less full sound that I normally hear from them--curious as to why?
2
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Thu Jan 27 2022
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3
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Fri Jan 28 2022
Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
Man, it took me 3 days to get through this. Not because it was particularly bad, but because it never held my attention. Some fun sounds on a few tracks and a catchy hook or two.
2
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Mon Jan 31 2022
Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Good music but not my style.
2
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Tue Feb 01 2022
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Some good vibes but largely outside of my area of enjoyment.
2
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Wed Feb 02 2022
1977
Ash
Fairly solid hard rock with some punk influences. Interesting sound on some tracks but pretty paint by numbers overall.
3
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Thu Feb 03 2022
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
Kind of weird and funky but also kind of boring. I can't say anything grabbed me.
2
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Fri Feb 04 2022
Faith
George Michael
Woof, I have never head an album so sexual with such religious branding. I kind of love it?! Hard to tell from a casual listen if it's intentionally ironic or if he just blends the two with no cares for puritan purity, but either way I'm here for it. I don't love the music itself, but it's not a bad time. 4 stars for sheer daring.
4
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Mon Feb 07 2022
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
More diverse and interesting than Revolver but not quite the masterpiece of the White Album. I like the more melodic and mellow tunes here. And the amount of instruments and soundscapes is truly impressive! The album flows nicely from song to song--you can tell it was created as one work of art, and I love that. I wish there were a 4.5 star option just for this album.
4
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Tue Feb 08 2022
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Familiar yet mysterious, mellow yet engaging. This is a neat album with a lot of great songs. I had heard "Chicago" many times and never knew where it came from. Way to go, pal.
4
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Wed Feb 09 2022
Bright Flight
Silver Jews
What a strange time. Irreverent, blunt, and occasionally hilarious, they lyricism on display is a special kind of witty that almost goes too far into annoying. He's definitely got something going, but I'm not sure how much I enjoy it.
3
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Thu Feb 10 2022
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Pretty hardcore and not quite my sound. It's well made, and his voice is super solid, but I don't like the vibe.
2
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Fri Feb 11 2022
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Bizarre and fantastic. I hardly know how to classify this, and it demands some context. But it is wildly enjoyable from start to finish. Way to go, classical pals.
4
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Mon Feb 14 2022
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
These guys are like a black Beastie Boys, which is to say more legit, talking about real issues, and straight up gangser. I'm not a rap fan overall, but they're the real deal.
4
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Tue Feb 15 2022
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
This is the first Steely Dan album I've actually enjoyed. The guitar has more of a hard rock tone and the music is less atonal overall. Still not my jam, but I'm glad to see they have diversity.
3
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Wed Feb 16 2022
Frank
Amy Winehouse
Really nice blending of styles, from soul to blues to jazz to indie rock. Wild that this is her first album.
4
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Thu Feb 17 2022
The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
Good times from a competent hard rock group. Nothing groundbreaking, but I dig their sound design and use of spoken word samples.
3
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Fri Feb 18 2022
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Really digging these digital beats. It's got a cartoonish vibe, but it still feels mature and articulated.
4
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Mon Feb 21 2022
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Not my favorite story album. Some decent songs but some are quite abrasive and melancholy without being touching.
2
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Tue Feb 22 2022
Celebrity Skin
Hole
Good jams! I like the vocals a lot, and some of the songs hit super hard.
4
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Wed Feb 23 2022
Shadowland
k.d. lang
Some good jams in here, but a largely forgettable pop sound overall.
3
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Thu Feb 24 2022
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Not the masterpiece of License To Ill or Check Your Head, but still a great thumpin' album. I like the guest appearance, and Sabotage is up there with their best songs.
4
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Fri Feb 25 2022
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Definitely a good piece of art with a cohesive sound and some great songs. Month of May is my favorite for sure, and not just for nostalgic reasons. I didn't love or get lost in the album, and part of it felt very dreary.
3
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Mon Feb 28 2022
Brothers
The Black Keys
Good tunes but some generic beats and mostly repetitive.
3
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Tue Mar 01 2022
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
You already KNOW this is getting 5 stars! What an incredible showing, from groovin rock songs to intimate, delicate acoustic arrangements, IV may be the peak of Zeppelin's performance. It's more polished than 1, but more raw than later work. Seriously dig it.
5
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Wed Mar 02 2022
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
I think I just don't like Bruce Springsteen that much... His version of Atlantic City is so far inferior to The Band's version in my opinion--less energy, more slurring of his words, less tight arrangement, less interesting. Even some of the lyrics are worse! He just seems to be whining into the mic in a lot of these. I appreciate some of his tunes but can't get behind him overall.
2
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Thu Mar 03 2022
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Passenger is a kick ass song, and the sound is consistent through the album. I'm not a huge fan of his voice, and some of it gets pretty poppy (heh) for me.
3
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Fri Mar 04 2022
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Not my favorite Dylan album, but some absolute gems in there. The first 2 tracks especially are incredible. I know this was around his electric shift, but I'm not sure what all the hype was about--seems very tame.
3
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Thu Mar 10 2022
Live!
Fela Kuti
Great rhythm. I like the vibe of this a lot, but it's not something I would return to--just not quite enough meat.
3
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Fri Mar 11 2022
The Clash
The Clash
Not my favorite sound. Feels a bit simplistic and bringing the proto to proto-punk.
2
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Mon Mar 14 2022
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Good jams and a diverse set of lyrics. I can never quite enjoy the simple drumm + bass sound of some of Prince's stuff, but I respect it.
3
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Tue Mar 15 2022
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
Great tunes. The guitar work is so technical and yet so smooth and dreamy. What a god.
4
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Wed Mar 16 2022
Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
This album fucks! So atmospheric, so driven, and so intentional. Love the sound and the lyrics. Groove!
4
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Thu Mar 17 2022
Boston
Boston
What a god damn opening!! Those first 3 tracks are a mega 3-hit combo. The rest of the album is solid as well. It maintains a consistent sound without being repetitive.
4
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Fri Mar 18 2022
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Good jams. Great messaging and nice beats. A bit one-note at times.
3
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Mon Mar 21 2022
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Solid album for easy listening. Nothing stand-out brilliant but nice overall.
3
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Tue Mar 22 2022
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
This may be more a criticism of early blues (or blues in general), but a lot of these tunes sound so similar. I know that's just me being uneducated and unfamiliar with the nuance of solos and lyrical stylings, but I can't quite get into it.
2
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Wed Mar 30 2022
Microshift
Hookworms
Unspecial but not offensive.
2
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Thu Mar 31 2022
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Good rap and great production. Not quite my style overall, but well done.
3
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Fri Apr 01 2022
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
I do not like the 90s.
2
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Mon Apr 04 2022
Bossanova
Pixies
Unspecial but unoffensive
3
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Tue Apr 05 2022
Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
What are these sounds and why do I like them so much?! It’s space age and grungey at the same time and beautiful something emerges from the chaos. Very engaging start to finish
5
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Wed Apr 06 2022
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Clean hard rock sound, but I’m not connecting with it very much
3
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Thu Apr 07 2022
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Seriously impressive group of songs with some absolute classics in there. And he played most of the instruments himself. Super
4
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Tue Dec 20 2022
Rocks
Aerosmith
Not my favorite sound but well put together
3
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Wed Dec 21 2022
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
Classic and expected
4
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Thu Dec 22 2022
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Really interesting sounds and production design. Into the vibe but not as connected to the lyrics and musicianship.
4
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Mon Dec 26 2022
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Great collection of tunes. The Talking Heads always sound like themselves, which is sometimes an advantage and sometimes monotonous. I liked this groove enough to get over it the whole time.
4
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Tue Dec 27 2022
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
A well thought out and unique sound. Good soft rock grooves
4
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Wed Dec 28 2022
Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
Out there and interesting
3
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Fri Dec 30 2022
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Impressive amount of hits and a diverse sound
4
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Mon Jan 09 2023
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Too much noise for me
2
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Tue Jan 10 2023
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Some interesting sounds but overall forgetsble
3
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Wed Jan 11 2023
2112
Rush
4
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Thu Jan 12 2023
Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
Not very chill and not very orgasmic. Mostly generic hard rock
2
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Fri Jan 13 2023
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Unspecial and mostly one-note. Like a slightly more country / acid rock Bruce Springsteen.
2