Jan 14 2021
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Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
shrug. Not my thing, but I guess it's supposed to be good.
2
Jan 15 2021
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Young Americans
David Bowie
This isn't my favorite Bowie period. That being said, I still enjoy the album.
3
Jan 18 2021
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With The Beatles
Beatles
Early Beatles aren't super complicated and don't hold up by today's standards. I generally don't spend much time on their first three albums as it's too much "I love her and she loves me", but as albums of the era go, this was still one of the best.
3
Jan 19 2021
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Oh, early Foo! I remember picking this album up at Karma records on Indiana in 1995 when I visited IU as a high school senior. As a big Nirvana kid, I had read that Dave Grohl was spinning up a new band. He'd sung one Nirvana song that had surfaced at the time- Marigold. I didn't know what to expect, but when I spun that CD for the first time I knew it was good. They didn't really get a ton of love until their second album and this first one gets discarded at times in the great Foo pantheon, so I'm glad it made the cut. Props to Grohl for playing all the instruments on this (because the band didn't technically exist when he recorded).
4
Jan 20 2021
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
What can I say other than it's snappy, energetic and makes you want to dance. Love Louis and his collaborations with Keely Smith and Sam Butera. No one plays high knows like The Lip.
(yip yip yip yip)
4
Jan 21 2021
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
It got better at the end. Not something I'll revisit. Experimental music to be appreciated as such- not as something you actually listen to
2
Jan 22 2021
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
The opener, "Requiem" was an attention grabber. With the exception of a few noisy interludes in the middle this was an excellent album. It felt about 10 years ahead of its time as its influence on industrial metal and alternative rock are immediately clear. Will definitely revisit this one.
4
Jan 25 2021
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Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
Not too crazy about the vocals on some songs, but the guitar riffs are catchy.
3
Jan 26 2021
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Sounds like a basic Queen record. Straightforward, generic 70s rock with the band harmonizing at points over each song. Brian May's solos are technically amazing, but generally don't stand out as overly melodic or fun to listen to.
2
Jan 27 2021
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Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
I wasn't aware of this one and it turned out to be a very pleasant listen. The mix of songs is very eclectic with each one sounding significantly different than the previous- keeping the listener on their toes. I'll revisit this one for sure.
4
Jan 28 2021
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
3
Jan 29 2021
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Low-Life
New Order
2
Feb 01 2021
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The Cars
The Cars
I liked this more than I thought I would. Still don't like the songs where they bring in the backing vocalists, but the music is solid. Ric Ocasek's voice doesn't really help much.
3
Feb 02 2021
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Not bad. Solid garage rock entry. Iggy does better when he’s yelling than crooning.
3
Feb 03 2021
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
4
Feb 04 2021
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Goo
Sonic Youth
4
Feb 05 2021
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
1
Feb 08 2021
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
2
Feb 09 2021
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Virgin Suicides
Air
Very pleasing ambient electronic sounds. Very similar to Board of Canada. Will definitely listen again.
4
Feb 10 2021
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Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
1
Feb 11 2021
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
3
Feb 12 2021
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Close To You
Carpenters
I didn't expect to like this, but it was calming, pleasing and melodic. I liked the Beatles cover of Help.
3
Feb 15 2021
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
It's been a while since I've listened to this and I found I liked it better than Goo this time around.
4
Feb 16 2021
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
5
Feb 17 2021
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Back In Black
AC/DC
Got about two songs in and I backed out. I absolutely can't stand Brian Johnson's voice. The music was solid, but without a good lead singer it falls apart.
1
Feb 18 2021
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
3
Feb 22 2021
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
4
Feb 23 2021
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
4
Feb 24 2021
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Teen Dream
Beach House
3
Feb 25 2021
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Revolver
Beatles
5
Feb 26 2021
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Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
1
Mar 01 2021
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Marquee Moon
Television
3
Mar 02 2021
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
3
Mar 03 2021
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
3
Mar 05 2021
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
4
Mar 08 2021
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
3
Mar 09 2021
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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
4
Mar 10 2021
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Vivid
Living Colour
3
Mar 11 2021
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
1
Mar 12 2021
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Very
Pet Shop Boys
2
Mar 15 2021
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
3
Mar 16 2021
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
4
Mar 17 2021
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Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
1
Mar 18 2021
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
3
Mar 19 2021
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Blackstar
David Bowie
4
Mar 26 2021
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
This was a bit of a mess. I stopped one song short of the end with "It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night". It was just so bad. The first few songs were fine, but then Housequake came on and ruined it. There were a few others in the same vein that just hurt to listen to. I wasn't a Prince fan before this and I'm not one after this.
1
Mar 29 2021
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
1
Mar 30 2021
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Low
David Bowie
3
Mar 31 2021
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
2
Apr 02 2021
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
4
Apr 05 2021
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
3
Apr 07 2021
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Violator
Depeche Mode
2
Apr 08 2021
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Like A Prayer
Madonna
3
Apr 12 2021
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
4
Apr 14 2021
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
2
Apr 19 2021
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
3
Apr 27 2021
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Country Life
Roxy Music
3
Apr 29 2021
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Ramones
Ramones
4
May 04 2021
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
1
May 06 2021
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Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3