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Thu Jan 21 2021
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
A dream, a place with a clearing that drips with choices. In even waters, the fish will swim.
As the album starts, the drummer seems to be the only thing holding everything together. It sounds like Miles is just paying attention to the drummer. Then I start to hear the musicians pairing off, twisting into and out of each others rhythm. I think timing and tempo are important to this album. Everyone feels so free to throw in fills or take a silent beat. Love this album!
5
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Fri Jan 22 2021
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
5
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Mon Jan 25 2021
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is such a great primer for the bands upcoming career. Bonham's drums stand out every time I go back to listen. Favorite songa are: How Many More Times and Babe I'm Gonna Leave You.
5
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Tue Jan 26 2021
Repeater
Fugazi
Never heard of this band. It doesn't initially sound like I will like it but I'm a sucker for a cross over music styles. They sound likea mix between The Misfits and The beastie boys. They also bring in some heavy rock sounds from the 70's. These dudes rock hard...remind me of zeppelin.
3
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Wed Jan 27 2021
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
I have always enjoyed rod stewart and the faces but haven't listened through their albums much. I'm especially excited to be listening to an unknown album from 1970, an excellent year for rock albums.
Immediately this sounds more like the 70's then the 60's. Which makes sence to me when I see Ronnie Wood listed on guitar. He was so important for giving the stones their sound in the early-mid 70's.
The acoustic and sometimes irish folk sounding song really remind me of Led Zeppelin 3.
I thought most of the fast songs sounded like 3am drunk music to stammer to. They all have that driving drum beat and piano banging away.
3
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Thu Jan 28 2021
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
I have never heard of this band or album but it's great. 1981 is an interesting year in music and film and this album isn't an exception.
5
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Fri Jan 29 2021
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Best when it's rough and ready to fight
4
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Mon Feb 01 2021
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Great music but it doesn't feel cohesive or have a general vibe. Unfortunately that leads me to not listen often. Love Hyacinth House, Been down so long and LA Women
4
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Tue Feb 02 2021
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
A gift to humanity but of all the zeppelin albums, I probably revisit this one the least. It has a lot of songs I hear played often. And when I do want to hear these tracks, I listen to the live album
5
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Wed Feb 03 2021
1977
Ash
Not really my thing but not bad. It sounds like if Elliot Smith was in a rock band
2
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Thu Feb 04 2021
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
This album sounds very 70's. For a singer-songwriter, has such a full production with lots of backing instrument. Much of it is suitible for a 70's tv theme song. I do love her voice and how she uses it. Just like a lot of rappers she rushes and slows her singing. It adds a lot of interest to her singing and enhances the tempo changes in the songs. Overall the album only has few songs that really stand out.
3
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Fri Feb 05 2021
The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Sometimes it sounded like a more experimental coldplay. Other times it reminded me of dmb.
3
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Mon Feb 08 2021
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Great energy but boring songs
2
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Tue Feb 09 2021
The Blueprint
JAY Z
2
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Wed Feb 10 2021
Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
5
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Thu Feb 11 2021
Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
This is one of thise bands people tell me to listen to. Today I actually listened to a whole album and I understand why...very good and reminds me of a lot of indie bands I enjoy like modest mouse. However I'm not sure if I'll revisit for another listen.
3
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Fri Feb 12 2021
Suicide
Suicide
First time hearing this band. It took me a few songs to feel it. At first the songs felt unsatisfying. Like they were teasing some heavy guitar licks but they never come. I think I was expecting more assertive, aggressive music based on the name, album art. This definitely sounds like the stuff that birthed new wave. They remind me of the pretenders and dire straits. Im concerned about Frankie!
3
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Mon Feb 15 2021
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Awesome start to finish
4
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Tue Feb 16 2021
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
I know 3-4 song but Ive never listened to this album. I think I've always been a little confused about her name. Is she related yo buffalo springfield? Such moody and cinematic music. The songs often take me on a start-finish journey rather than feel refrain-repeat style. I really enjoy this album and will definitely return to listen again. She reminds me of Aretha Franklin but much sappier and I'm a sucker for sappy 70's.
5
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Wed Feb 17 2021
Copper Blue
Sugar
Ive never heard of this band. Man this feels very ninties, grungy droning guitar and vocals that sound like a painkiller addicition. I enjoy the ska influences. I enjoyed hoover dam and slick. I noticed I enjoyed the songs better when I don't pay attention
2
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Thu Feb 18 2021
Eagles
Eagles
Love the eagles. All of their albums has a few great deep cuts to go along with the hits. This one has nightingale, train leaves here this morning. The other ballads are nice but little forgettable.
4
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Fri Feb 19 2021
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Elvis has a great backing band on this one. A few songs on this album push my appreciation for sappy music however Elvis makes it palatable
3
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Mon Feb 22 2021
Diamond Life
Sade
Exceeded expectations
3
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Tue Feb 23 2021
Young Americans
David Bowie
Fantastic album. Listened to as a whole, you can hear the influence from 70's funk and r&b. When I think of 80's multiculturalism, I think of this album.
5
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Thu Feb 25 2021
Tago Mago
Can
This is my first time listening to this band. A few of the songs have to much noodleling for my taste but I love those big jams!
3
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Fri Feb 26 2021
Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
This album really brings me back to getting stuck riding in my dads car. In general, I enjoy the faster songs more. Some of those slow, country- folk songs are very boring. "Boulder to Birmingham" and "Sleepless nights" make me want to smash their guitar John Belushi style #igavemyloveacherry.
Her voice is great. Its sounds like a prettier version of Stevie Nicks (still like Nick's more). "If I could only win your love" is great. She really brings that California country sound that I know her from her collaborations with Graham Nash. Her cover of "For no one" is fantastic. And so are her other covers; you start to understand why she was always invited to play with other bands.
3
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Mon Mar 01 2021
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Love the jingle jangle!
5
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Thu Mar 04 2021
All Directions
The Temptations
3
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Fri Mar 05 2021
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Very good. I forget how deep and introspective this band sounds. Katey called it sit and think music and I agree. She also referenced people into art house movies before it was cool.
3
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Wed Mar 10 2021
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Felt very 80's for a 70's album which I suppose is a compliment. Couple good songs.
2
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Thu Mar 11 2021
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Love Mark and the first 3 songs. But I do not like the ballads and moody synth trash that follows. The heavy alto sax and pan flute are epitome if bad 80's song. And I love the pan flute! Mark needs to leave the 80's snyth ballads to Sting and Don Henley
3
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Fri Mar 12 2021
Murmur
R.E.M.
4
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Mon Mar 15 2021
Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
This is my first time listening to this album.The late 70's is such an interesting time for music. The big legacy acts were putting out their most unusual and experimental albums. Either due to their ability to flex creativity control, their bordom with their old style or in this case, Marvin needed to finalize his divorce and he was gonna make just the album he felt like. Fuck you bitch is a simple concept but effective at bringing something out of Marvin. Marvin's funk is a light funk and I dig it. It feels slow and gentile comparied to the heavy funk or Parliament or James Brown. Like every good concept album, this album is meant to be enjoyed as a whole. It would be perfect to own on vinyl and enjoy on a lazy afternoon. The first two tracks start things off slowly. Lacking much of a hook or a resolution to the melody, its sounds like they are asking you to chill. But from there it builds, getting funking and faster but still remaining gentile with Marvin's sweet voice leading the way. I'd let Marvin slow funk me again anytime. Especially if its leads to "Time to get together" and "A Funky Space Reincarnation".
5
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Wed Mar 17 2021
Nevermind
Nirvana
It still fucking rocks. All classics except I don't much care for the last song.
5
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Thu Mar 18 2021
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
I like it more then when it came out but it's still at times a bit too heavy and cold for my taste. I forget to give this band credit for more than just Fireststarter. Songs like Narayan do some pretty cool things with that basic breakbeat.
3
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Tue Mar 23 2021
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
One of the all time great opening songs
3
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Wed Mar 24 2021
Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
Great energy
4
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Mon Mar 29 2021
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Jazz is Monk
5
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Wed Mar 31 2021
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Sounds like the definition of conscience rap.
3
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Thu Apr 01 2021
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Couple songs that never get old followed by some unremarkable feel good early 70's ballads. The albums production is worth mentioning. Elton's studio albums always sounds so different from his live recordings. Its my understanding Elton usually let the other band members take over during that phase of recording. Most of the time I do enjoy the production and backing, especially on the title track and "Rotten Peaches", where it adds a lot. However on songs like "All the Nasties" and "Indian Sunset" it adds drama to an already melodramatic song. In a song like "Goodbye" it's just right which is a great closing balad.
4
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Fri Apr 02 2021
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
3
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Mon Apr 05 2021
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
3
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Thu Apr 08 2021
Disraeli Gears
Cream
4
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Wed Apr 21 2021
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
It's so easy to get lost and loose yourself in this album, it's perfect for vinyl
4
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Mon Apr 26 2021
Pretenders
Pretenders
5
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Wed Apr 28 2021
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
5
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Mon May 03 2021
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
5
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Mon May 10 2021
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
3
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Tue May 11 2021
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
2
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Wed May 12 2021
Signing Off
UB40
Great!
4
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Tue May 18 2021
Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
Not my thing
2
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Thu Jun 10 2021
Smash
The Offspring
3 stars
3
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Mon Jun 14 2021
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
3
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Wed Jun 30 2021
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
3