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Tue Jan 12 2021
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
Its almost okay, but it just gets weird for most of the songs. Can see where they turn into a good band eventually but its not there yet.
2
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Wed Jan 13 2021
Forever Changes
Love
Starts strong but then the bottom really falls out in the second half as it gets more into the psych rock parts to the point I paused the album in order to find the next one to listen to. 2.5 but rounding down
2
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Thu Jan 14 2021
Disraeli Gears
Cream
Strange Brew and Sunshine are huge at the start. Both are great tracks, most of the rest of the songs were good to fine. Probably a 3.5 that I am rounding down
3
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Fri Jan 15 2021
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Every songs pretty similar to me, its at least a good sign but its so hard when the songs all compare so close to one another and really just get worse as the album goes on
3
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Sat Jan 16 2021
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Was impressed, but I guess not super surprised at the consistency and production quality of this album. I think it is mainly comparing this to some of the other albums from the list so far. There are the main tracks I have heard before, but even towards the end of the album like Queen Bitch stood out
5
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Sun Jan 17 2021
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
Didnt really hold my attention. Each song had little bits where I thought it would turn around but none ever got there
2
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Mon Jan 18 2021
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
The Boss is my godfather's favorite artist so I tried to listen in high school and didnt really enjoy it much. Now on this re-listen with more mature ears, I really enjoy the sound. Thunder Road and Born to Run are obvious stars but 10th Ave Freeze Out was probably my favorite.
5
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Wed Jan 20 2021
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
I tried to get into it but not my style. I could have it on the background while working for a bit but some tracks made their self known too much
2
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Thu Jan 21 2021
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
I really tried on this one. Just not my scene at all. Maybe listening to Slipknot while stressed at work was also a bad plan overall
1
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Fri Jan 22 2021
Suicide
Suicide
So close to being very good. Some of the synth is just a bit off/jarring but I can see the influence/precursor to some of the music I like now.
Full disclosure: I wrote my notes before listening to Frankie... Its a 10 min experience I was not expecting, but am somehow not surprised by
3
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Sat Jan 23 2021
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Solid listen. Nothing super jumped out at me like it was a great song but nothing made me want to skip the track. Probably won’t search out again or be able to say “hey I’ve heard this song before”
3
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Sun Jan 24 2021
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Another solid album, but not something I would seek out. Some Kinda Love was the standout track for me, vocals were fine, but really enjoyed the guitar throughout. The Murder Mystery was an adventure and was not ready for the jump. At least it wasnt as unexpected as Frankie Teardrop
3
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Mon Jan 25 2021
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
By far the best album on the list so far. Fell off a bit for me at the very end, but very solid throughout. Plus if its good enough for Yo, Gabba Gabba! Its good enough for me.
5
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Tue Jan 26 2021
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Surprised by the album and how much I enjoyed it. Always excited to recognize a song (as someone with not much of a music background) so enjoyed Coconut when it came on, but also liked it a lot more than I expected. Good tunes all around.
4
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Wed Jan 27 2021
Horses
Patti Smith
Fine album, lost it in the background most of the time. Really enjoyed the run in the middle of Free Money before it really picks up and finishes strong
3
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Thu Jan 28 2021
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I like the sound, but every song sounds the same. I have knocked some other albums a bit for weird songs towards the end of the album that didnt quite work, but at least Frankie Teardrop was SOMETHING different. Plus what I know from Elvis Costellos other work it also sounds much the same.
Would give this a 3.5 because it is least good the same.
3
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Fri Jan 29 2021
Closer
Joy Division
I can see why some folks like this but not for me. The "haunting" sound of the vocals were just not my cup of tea and if thats not for you neither is Joy Division.
2
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Sat Jan 30 2021
3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
Interesting album although hip hop/rap isnt really my thing. Enjoyed People Everyday
3
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Sun Jan 31 2021
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Cinnamon Girl makes this a solid 3, but outside of Everbody Knows nothing else really makes an impression. I think there is a certain time and place for this album but thats definitely not sitting in my apartment on a workday
3
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Mon Feb 01 2021
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Overall non-offensive sound; sounds perfect for either the intro or outro credit for a movie depending on the track. Makes me want to stare out of a window of a bus as I take a long journey. Lazy Days and Angels are Outro, South of the Border and Let Me Entertain You are Intro credits. Old Before I Die is the where the kids ended up 35 years later in the coming of age block buster of the summer.
3
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Tue Feb 02 2021
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
TRAIN! Enjoy the sound in general, but nothing stands out as one of the top 1001 albums to listen to before you die. Maybe this is an example of the Britpop genre in general. Hidden tracks were a cool bit, especially with Intermission being in Baby Driver (which it fit well). Would be happy to have these tracks come on the radio or a shuffle playlist but wouldnt seek them out. 3.5 but rounding down
3
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Wed Feb 03 2021
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
A bit frustrating, but only because its so close to being really good. I think its the dance influence that throws me off. Album brings me back to my first job which was basically a Hot Topic in an amusement park and it was around the time this album came out so I probably listened to a few of these songs
3
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Thu Feb 04 2021
Synchronicity
The Police
Another fine album? More misses than hits for me slightly which is always hard when I know the band does have a number of good songs. Surprisingly liked Synchronicity I which gave me hope for the rest of the album but fell short overall
2
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Fri Feb 05 2021
Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Meh, nothing stands out really but its a decent sound throughout. Nothing too great nothing too bad. The lots of short tracks at least keeps it interesting
3
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Sat Feb 06 2021
Music From Big Pink
The Band
Very glad I had headphones for this album. Loved the way the songs built into The Weight. Especially on my second listen through.
The story of both the album and The Band are amazing as well. The fact that both are considered so influential but take their name from the fact they were the backing band for Boy Dylan and then where they recorded most of these songs show the focus on the music rather than the marketability of the group.
4
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Sun Feb 07 2021
Rocks
Aerosmith
Intro to Back in the Saddle is a great hype for the album, everything else was solid but nothing spectacular
3
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Mon Feb 08 2021
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Similar to other folks, its just a generic Indie sound and not one that I particularly enjoyed
2
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Tue Feb 09 2021
Live At Leeds
The Who
Listened through once on my laptop speakers and was unimpressed. Gave it a second listen through on headphones and the difference is night and day! The strength of this album comes from the power of the guitar and drums and also the storytelling and lyrics both of which benefit greatly from being able to hear. Was surprised at how funny some of the stories were.
Not a fan of this being a live album, but its impressive a live album made it onto the top 1001 albums of all time. 3.5 stars but rounding down bc live album
3
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Wed Feb 10 2021
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
Its a good album but the sound isnt super my jam. The vocals are incredible and the orchestra is great (wikipedia has the genre as orchestra pop). Could be just me getting used to the headphones
Interesting how short this album is compared to other albums on the list, but that could just mean there is less fluff?
2
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Thu Feb 11 2021
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
You cannot convince me this isnt a parody album of Britpop.
Heavy Synth sounds and decent music, but the vocals are almost nonsensical. Particularly the Shopping-Rent-Hit Music run in the middle. The fact that Shopping is often used on British Shopping Channels makes it seem like the song was produced for that purpose rather than the song coming first.
2
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Fri Feb 12 2021
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Interesting that the album/image I most associate with DB but I dont recognize any of the songs on the album at first glance.
For someone that has 8-9 albums on this list I have high expectations for them all and this fell short. It was fine? Enjoyed it a bit more on the second listen through. Watch That Man was a solid track and gave me hope for the rest of the album, and I did recognize the Jean Genie once it came on, but once again if you are David Bowie, you have to impress me more than this
3
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Sat Feb 13 2021
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
I can see where Pink Floyd turns into an all time band from this album, but more potential than execution on this. Also big name bands have higher expectations in my book
3
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Sun Feb 14 2021
Achtung Baby
U2
Nothing stand out super strongly, it would be okay if it came on shuffle some how for most tracks as a change of pace but wouldnt seek it out nor would want it coming up too often
3
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Mon Feb 15 2021
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Not sure why Respect is on here twice but I think they know that they were doing. Loved just having Aretha belting in the background as I went about my day.
5
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Tue Feb 16 2021
Abbey Road
Beatles
Our first album on the Global Top Ten and this one actually fits the hype. Songs are solid throughout and a wide variety of sounds because the different members will take the lead on different songs. I know understand a bit more why the Beatles have their own radio station and why people debate who their favorite Beatle is.
4
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Wed Feb 17 2021
Phrenology
The Roots
Meant to use the Tribe Called Quest review for this one as I was playing catch up but they both stand about the same for me. Suprisingly enjoyable compared to what my typical taste is, wouldnt seek out but could enjoy when it comes on
4
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Thu Feb 18 2021
Kenza
Khaled
Again, loved the sound and instruments on this but fact it kept me from fully getting into the music. When the English verse of Imagine came on, it really showed the power of his voice and Noa (the female vocalist). The English and my knowledge of the song helped ease me into the rest of the album and I ended up enjoying it a lot. Great use of horns on Trigue Lycee and Ya Aachkou is an absolute bop. Total surprise for me, especially enjoyed the second half of the album. Really a 4.5 for me but going to round up
5
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Fri Feb 19 2021
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Love the guitar through most of this album. Lyrics and vocals are average and tend to break my focus when they take center stage on the song. Caught myself thinking this part sounds like XYZ band a couple times, which I realized it was actually just that band sounding like Sonic Youth which was a cool realization.
4
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Sat Feb 20 2021
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Not typically my cup of tea but enjoyed it more than I thought I would
4
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Sun Feb 21 2021
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Just a wild ride throughout. Not a particularly great album but its not supposed to be. Its supposed to be loud, weird and fun which it absolutely nails. Went in with low expectations bc all the jokes about Meatloaf, but turns out I was taking myself too seriously with my expectations. Actually I take back what I said about it not being good. Its very good musically and just fun overall. This would be my third album on a desert album if it was just a bit longer.
5
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Mon Feb 22 2021
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Similar to others, the hits are HITS but the other songs were a little lackluster. Luckily more hits than misses. 4 overall
4
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Tue Feb 23 2021
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Not sure why I am having a hard time getting into this album. I think I want to like the Beastie Boys more than I actually do.
Fine album overall, interesting sound but not one I could listen to very long for one time, but luckily they changed it a few times throughout
3
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Wed Feb 24 2021
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Strong start but loses me towards the second half of the album. Once the song part of Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? came on i really enjoyed it, but there was a lot of odd instrumentals throughout the album. Free Form Guitar was just jarring
3
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Thu Feb 25 2021
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
Somewhat boring and lackluster. She sounds great and there are some high points (Second Half of Lonely Woman for example) but was hard to get through the whole album
2
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Fri Feb 26 2021
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Fine overall? Nothing really stood out, but I would be fine if this came on a shuffle every so often. Really enjoyed Happy House, but it was over almost as soon as it started
3
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Sat Feb 27 2021
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Listened to the UK version (because that was the Album art on this thing) and it was disappointing to not have their biggest song on the list. Was overall fairly mediocre. I can see how this leads to some of their and other artists works, but this was just not one I enjoyed much
2
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Sun Feb 28 2021
Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Boring and inoffensive. I listened to it around 1.5 times skipping around and kept forgetting I had it on in the background.
2
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Mon Mar 01 2021
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Completely disappears into the background but not in a bad way, similar to Tom, I wouldnt be disappointed if this came on while just hanging out with friends where the music is not the most important thing. The talent of the artist(s) on the tracks is apparent throughout
3
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Tue Mar 02 2021
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Really enjoyed this album. Interesting to read this album was didnt sell well but was loved by critics; I love me some Steely Dan, but this is more Solid than Spectacular, 4 stars with My Old School being the standout
4
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Wed Mar 03 2021
Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
Flashes of decency, but just weird post-punk vibes throughout. The flashes keep it at a 2 for me. Caligari's Mirror is a jam, but they will mix in more artsy discordant riffs that throw me off
2
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Thu Mar 04 2021
No Other
Gene Clark
Enjoyed this album; melted into the background for me throughout in a good way and was just a pleasant listen. Would be a nice record to have on in the background but not actually pay attention to. 3.5 but rounding down bc no standouts
3
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Fri Mar 05 2021
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Good rock album but nothing super noteworthy for me
3
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Mon Mar 08 2021
The Clash
The Clash
Solid album throughout. While nothing stands out above the rest as an incredible song, it doesnt drop off at the end like some albums tend to do. Lots of the songs sounded very similar which leads to the solid throughout;
4
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Tue Mar 09 2021
Clandestino
Manu Chao
Thoroughly enjoyed this album. The upbeat sound throughout really carried this for me. his vocals were kept me interested despite the language barrier on most tracks and otherwise I could just listen to his guitar and get into a groove
4
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Wed Mar 10 2021
Let It Be
The Replacements
Its always refreshing to recognize the first song off an album, particularly when you are not expecting it. I Will Dare was definitely the standout on the album. 3.5 but going to round up because nothing else grabbed me like the first song but still good overall
4
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Thu Mar 11 2021
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
Another great album. Enjoyed the Suite II tracks much more than Suite III. Upbeat tracks. I think Emily talked about this at some point, but the fact that an album from 2010 made the list shows how standout it is.
4
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Fri Mar 12 2021
Odessa
Bee Gees
Another fine album I guess? Nothing really stands out. I enjoyed Odessa It sounds like another song that I cant put my finger on, but I am sure its just the sound from the era?
3
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Mon Mar 15 2021
Marquee Moon
Television
Fine album, sort of faded into the back groud. Marquee Moon was a good track, but part of that might just be to me recognizing it
3
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Tue Mar 16 2021
Sea Change
Beck
The sound is okay, but its just SO SLOW. It is not a great album to listen to the day after DST kicks in. I did not get through the whole album for fear of falling asleep. Its salvages a 2 star because it is not bad musically, I can tell the vocals and instrumentation is pretty good despite the sleep inducing overall product
2
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Wed Mar 17 2021
American Idiot
Green Day
The first album we have gotten that I have listened to all the way through before this project. The way they pair two songs for the middle four tracks(plus Jesus and Homecoming both have 5 subtracks in them) is a cool concept and helps underline the bands desire to put out something they enjoyed creatively rather than something that would necessarily do well commercially - luckily this did both. I mean Punk Rock Opera? Nostalgia+Strong Songs+Creativity= 5 stars
5
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Thu Mar 18 2021
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Interesting how 1001 Albums lists the artist as Paul McCartney but Spotify lists it as Wings - 1001 Albums knows why people are interested in the album. I was surprised to recognize the first two songs. Jet was a great track and Mrs Vandebilt was a good surprise as well
4
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Fri Mar 19 2021
Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
43 songs on one album? Nothing particularly noteworthy but it was fine overall? An interesting concept and decent execution none the less. Props for at least trying something weird and doing okay with it
3
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Mon Mar 22 2021
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Fine album. Its weird that The Smiths have such a unique sound that the my first thought 5 seconds into the first song was " Ahh yes, this is such a quintessential Smiths track" despite only listen to them once or twice before
3
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Tue Mar 23 2021
American Pie
Don McLean
American Pie always trips me up because the first version of the song I heard was the Weird Al Star Wars version so thats the original somehow in my mind. That being said American Pie is SUCH a good song. Does a great job of blending the upbeat and slower sections.
McLean does much better with uptempo so Everybody Loves me, baby was the other standout for me. American Pie gets this a 4 by itself but none of the other songs can tick it up higher
4
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Wed Mar 24 2021
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
Very close to being a very good album for me but misses the mark. Needs a bit more something somewhere in the music. Also only 34 minutes? It needs more to get more stars
3
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Thu Mar 25 2021
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
After our group convo, every time a Post-punk album comes on I get a trainwreck like excitement. I know what I am about to witness is terrible but I cannot look away. Public Image is actually not bad and you can tell the people involved can put out pleasing music but choose not to
2
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Fri Mar 26 2021
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Liked it more than I though but that still only warrants a 3 star
3
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Mon Mar 29 2021
Kala
M.I.A.
Interesting that her two big songs from this album are the last two tracks (at least what is listed in her Popular tracks on Spotify) and they are the two best tracks. Paper Planes is a jam and nothing else on the album quite captures that for me. Mango Pickle was cool with the kids on the track
4
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Tue Mar 30 2021
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Fine album, but nothing too noteworthy throughout. Been Caught Stealing was the only song I knew going in and even that is just fine
3
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Wed Mar 31 2021
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Surprised by how many of these songs I recognized. Shows how important this album is culturally. Enjoyed it more than I thought, would be nice to have on in the background when trying to feel fancy. Also enjoyed the different turns of phrase that existed 70 years ago
4
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Thu Apr 01 2021
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Nothing stands out and its so short! Probably a three for being meh but gets a 2 because of the lack of songs
2
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Fri Apr 02 2021
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
I would say its at least twice as good Blood and Chocolate so that makes it a 6 on a 5 star scale? I feel like this album has a ton of personality and is fun to listen to. A variety of sounds that all still carry Elvis's style without being an album of songs that all sound the same
5
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Mon Apr 05 2021
Goo
Sonic Youth
Overall fine, instruments (4 star) were much better than the vocals (2 star for the most part) so averages to a 3
3
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Tue Apr 06 2021
My Generation
The Who
2
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Wed Apr 07 2021
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Another album that I was surprised how many songs I recognized - although not always Dusty's version. I believe she did a bunch of covers and also covered things. Probably 3-3.5 stars for the music itself - would be a nice album to have on in the background where it is nice to listen to but can also just be nice noise to have around, with a round up for impact
4
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Thu Apr 08 2021
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Beginning of Hello, I thought the whole album was just going to sound like Wonderwall, but then it has the weird cut and then went into a different but still good sound. As Emily said, unexpectedly good album based on the "meme status" of Wonderwall.
5
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Fri Apr 09 2021
In Utero
Nirvana
2
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Mon Apr 12 2021
The Yes Album
Yes
Almost really like it, but there is just not enough to get above a 3/3.5. Instruments are good and vocals are fine but nothing jumps off the page and its a shorter album. If you are going to only have 6 songs there is not much room for filler
3
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Tue Apr 13 2021
In It For The Money
Supergrass
Solid all around, but no real stand outs
3
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Wed Apr 14 2021
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Interesting how many of these albums are "genre defining" - makes sense given the list and how they would be considered some of the best albums of all time, but also weird to think "Glam Rock" was invented by one album
3
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Thu Apr 15 2021
Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
Very Lenny Kravitz album. Mr. Cab Driver is a good song
3
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Fri Apr 16 2021
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Fine album, nothis super turned me off from it but nothing stood out as super good in any way
3
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Mon Apr 19 2021
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Liked the horns in Show Me. Felt like the filler or transitions were better than the actual songs
2
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Tue Apr 20 2021
The Who Sell Out
The Who
Skits are interesting and unique but very off. Was surprised at first that most of the tracks had very few listens compared to I Can See for Miles (everyone has 16+ million fewer listens). The songs that are ACTUAL songs are mostly good. I still like Tattoo and I Can See for Miles is one of the most listened to for a reason.
3
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Wed Apr 21 2021
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
2
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Thu Apr 22 2021
Bad Company
Bad Company
Surprised how many songs I recognized. Will be likely to put this on more so than most other albums we have listened to
4
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Fri Apr 23 2021
World Clique
Deee-Lite
There is a reason Groove is in the Heart has 110 million more streams than any other song on the album. Def caught lightning in the bottle there. The single song is enough to get it onto the list but not to get it higher than a 3
3
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Mon Apr 26 2021
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Love some Dolly, not the best of her album but solid all around. 3.5 but rounding up
4
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Tue Apr 27 2021
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Interesting jump from guy who wrote the Toy Story Music to Rednecks, but still retains the same sound in both sounds. Rednecks is a too long of a convo for this review, but its definitely a song worth listening to, thinking and having a convo about
4
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Wed Apr 28 2021
Dirt
Alice In Chains
Thats a no from me. Not bad but not good either
2
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Thu Apr 29 2021
Brothers
The Black Keys
I really like the Black Keys (although they gave one of the worst festival shows I have seen). Solid album throughout with Sinister Kid being the late album standout for me.
4
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Fri Apr 30 2021
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
A little to soft spoken indie for me. Me and the Major was the standout.
3
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Mon May 03 2021
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
3.5 but rounding down; 3 bangers, but not much from the other tracks
3
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Tue May 04 2021
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
3
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Wed May 05 2021
Pearl
Janis Joplin
4
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Thu May 06 2021
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Enjoyable but not something I would likely seek out. Sounds like something Tom would put on and I would be pleasantly surprised by liking. Slightly disappointed when I learned it was "Selfdestructo Bust" not "Selfdestructo Bus" and a song about the movie Speed
4
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Fri May 07 2021
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Its definitely good, but also its not super noteworthy. I kept it on for a while but would forget that I am actually listening to something as I went about my day bc it just blended into the background. I am sure this is also influential enough and unique enough to warrant a spot on the 1001 list
3
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Mon May 10 2021
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
I love this project because of how much it shows off certain artists and how they are up my alley. Elvis is a perfect example of this. His voice is incredible and there is a reason he is called the King. Album starts strong even with lesser known longs. Middle gets a bit tiring, but Suspicious Minds is incredible. Side note: One of my first CDs was the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack which is half Elvis!
5
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Tue May 11 2021
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
3
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Wed May 12 2021
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Just not my jam, although I think I am far from the target audience
2
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Thu May 13 2021
Moving Pictures
Rush
Technically impressive, but something is still not great for me. I feel like I would have a better appreciation for the album if I had more musical knowledge
3
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Wed May 19 2021
Bummed
Happy Mondays
Not sure "maybe the first album made on E" makes this album noteworthy of being on this list. I think this album really shows the brit-rock bias of this list. Close to being decent for me but something is scratchy almost about most songs throws me off. 2.5 but rounding down
2
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Tue May 25 2021
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Solid album, but missing a bit of polish. Needs another solid song or two or maybe even a remaster would do it. Everlong came on right after the album and it shows how good Foo Fighters can be. 3.5 but rounding down
3
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Thu May 27 2021
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Good but there wasn’t one song that really drew me in
3
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Fri May 28 2021
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Same as the Foo Fighters Album. I like it a lot but its not as good as I know he can be so there are some missing points there.
3
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Mon May 31 2021
Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
I feel bad rating another big name so low, but not a super big fan. The guitar is fine but Morissey's voice loses me in most songs. Like its good but its so soft and unique in a way I guess I do not appreciate like some other people in this group do (I am assuming)
2
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Tue Jun 01 2021
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Did not like this. Kurt is very mumbly, which may be endearing to some but not to me and the acoustic set losses some of the edge I normally associate with Nirvana
2
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Wed Jun 02 2021
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
A fine album but again nothing too note worthy. Would not search it out but would be fine if it came on at like a restaurant or something
3
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Thu Jun 03 2021
Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
Pretty good album. Brown Sugar was a great track and liked Crusin’ more than I was expecting. A good mellow sound throughout. Shit, Damn, Motherfucker is an A+ name for a song
4
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Fri Jun 04 2021
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Shining Star is such a great start to the album. Trails off a bit at the end but would def seek out again.
4
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Tue Jun 08 2021
Parachutes
Coldplay
Another meme-y band that people make fun of because they are good and then got big and mainstream and it became cool to make fun of them.
Not exactly my speed, but you can still tell there is talent here and a reason they were big
3
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Wed Jun 09 2021
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Best songs were when Grace Slick was lead vocals. If she was the main vocalist on all the tracks it would’ve gotten a higher score
4
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Thu Jun 10 2021
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Should’ve left this as did-not-listen
1
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Fri Jun 11 2021
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
Really solid album throughout. I like that they had multiple people contribute to the songs which give all of the tracks a slightly different sound but you can tell they are all related. Definitely putting on my list to come back to
5
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Tue Jun 15 2021
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
My dad loves James Brown so I listened to him quite a bit growing up. This album is good not great especially compared to what I know it could be
3
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Wed Jun 16 2021
Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
Salvages a three because its so close to being good. Some of their artistic choices making it see more disjointed than it needs to be. Feels a bit like my head is spinning listening to this album. Worth maybe giving another shot later
3
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Thu Jun 17 2021
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Good but not great. I like the sound, but enjoyed the more upbeat songs like Four Flights Up a lot.
3
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Mon Jun 21 2021
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
Much much better than I anticipated. Almost gets an extra star for being a decent post punk album but a 3 is good enough for them
3
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Tue Jun 22 2021
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Great album. Like someone else said, it is other other features and influences that make this album so great. Not sure if that just speaks to Kayne's ability as a producer or use his clout to get big names and upcoming stars on his record (or if they use his clout for their gain)
5
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Wed Jun 23 2021
Stankonia
OutKast
Its hard for this to come right after MBDTF because this is better so should probably get above a 5 somehow but thats not how this works
5
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Thu Jun 24 2021
Shaft
Isaac Hayes
Its a good album but odd that a movie soundtrack made this list. I think the importance of the album speaks to its high ranking. Had head Theme From Shaft before and its interesting to learn more about it. 3.5 but rounding up for influence.
4
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Mon Jun 28 2021
Black Monk Time
The Monks
Its okay but the repetitive sections very quickly become grating and knocks off most of the bright spots about the album
2
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Tue Jun 29 2021
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Solid 4. Lots of good songs that I would enjoy if they came on, but not much I would seek out on their own
4
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Fri Jul 02 2021
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Scratches that exact type of country music I like. More rock than country but still a solid country twang
4
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Mon Jul 05 2021
Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Music and voice alone are not enough to keep me around to listen to the lyrics. Has to do more for me to stick around for long
2
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Tue Jul 06 2021
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
Slow and crooning. Something you would put on to impress a date, but not listen to besides that
2
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Fri Jul 09 2021
Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Bones are surprisingly good. Feels like making a nice dinner and then just throwing any condiment on top except the ones that make sense just for fun.
2
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Tue Jul 13 2021
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Loved the beats and vibe of the album much more than I was expecting. Missing the special something to get it to a 5 but listened through it a couple of times through before rating rather than moving onto a diff album so that gets it a 4
4
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Wed Jul 14 2021
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Reminds me of a less good Meatloaf some how. Needs to be more ballad-y and weird and it would be good
3
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Thu Jul 15 2021
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
Weird but a fun listen
3
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Mon Jul 26 2021
The Score
Fugees
Killing Me Softly in almost enough to get a 4 on its own here. I like the weird little version of it at the end of Family Business that lead straight into the normal version. Some good, some fine across the rest of the album
4
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Tue Jul 27 2021
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Its solid Elvis but no standouts other than the Fever cover.
3
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Wed Jul 28 2021
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
Album cover and name are an easy 5*, Songs are good weird Devo tracks so only makes it to a 4 overall
4
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Mon Aug 09 2021
Hypnotised
The Undertones
Meh? Its not great. not sure what makes this one of the best albums of all time
2
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Mon Aug 16 2021
Beautiful Freak
Eels
Better than I thought from the name and the album art, but cant tell if this is just a better/more influential album in a genre I cannot appreciate or just a mediocre album.
3
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Tue Aug 17 2021
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Each track is bouncy and full of energy. Great listen
I Got a Woman was a surprise to pop up for sure and recognized other tracks from not Elvis
4
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Mon Aug 23 2021
xx
The xx
Slow and almost haunting lyrics. Not anything I latched on to, but nothing that was bad either
3
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Wed Aug 25 2021
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Something is weird about live albums to begin with, but having three different shows throws me off a bit more AND to have multiple versions of the same song is even more off (all three versions of Black Night?)
3
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Its a good album overall. Deserving of being on the list, but not a stand out for me
3
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Wed Sep 15 2021
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
Although as a certified NUMTOT, I am not "Fond of tha Autobahn" - which is what I assume the "lyrics" to this song are. I did like this song more than I thought. Even that only manages to get it a 3.5
3
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Fri Sep 17 2021
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
Enjoy old country a lot and think the historic importance of this album helps elevate it to a 4 for me.
4
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Mon Sep 20 2021
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Such a strong start with Dont Stop and Rock with You, but the rest of the songs start to sound the same. Gets a 4 bc they are good and as Tom put it, some of the albums on this list are much more questionable, but really a big name artist 3.
4
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Thu Sep 23 2021
White Ladder
David Gray
Slow soft rock, easy listening and a decent album, List worthiness comes from influence
3
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Fri Sep 24 2021
Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
Cincinnati representing... wish it was a decent album
2
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Mon Sep 27 2021
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
5
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Tue Sep 28 2021
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Incredible start, but then nothing else on the album quite holds up to Immigrant song. One more banger makes this an easy 5
4
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Wed Sep 29 2021
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Its a great album. The swearing, violence, misogyny, etc are a bit off putting and over the top but I am not sure if it would be good without it.
4
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Thu Sep 30 2021
With The Beatles
Beatles
Good to know the Beatles are not exempt from a Sophomore slump.. Big reps mean high standards, and this is just average. Also annoying as I usually listening with one headphone out for work so I had to restart a couple times
3
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Mon Oct 04 2021
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Lots of average EC on here, Pump It Up is a great song and Radio, Radio has an interesting case for one of the better last songs on an album. Usually its just junk at the end
3
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Tue Oct 05 2021
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Odd to find a Jazz song that I recognize and know that name of but a pleasant surprise. A nice listen throughout and speaks to a more impactful song with Take Five being the most successful album of all time
5
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Wed Oct 13 2021
Boston
Boston
Love the album. Great start, but still enjoy the back half.
5
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Mon Oct 18 2021
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I think this was said about U2 or some other band (maybe it was Coldplay as well) but because they became so "meme-ified" and main stream, you forget they had to be good first to go big. Very surprised at how much I enjoyed the album, especially the tracks that I hadnt listened to before
4
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Wed Oct 20 2021
Infected
The The
Low hopes for a pop-punk album called "Infected" but was surprisingly okay with it. Not sure if that was just me setting the bar too low
3
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Fri Nov 12 2021
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Does a great job at highlighting Frampton, unfortunately for me thats only meh. Some are good but an album full is a bit much
3
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Wed Nov 17 2021
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Third instrumental album I have listened to in a row (Out of order catch up) its fine but not my jam. Gets the round up for track names.
3
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Fri Nov 19 2021
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
I feel anxious listening to this
2
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Mon Nov 22 2021
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
Name def suits the music. Even though it was better than expected and likely influencial-ish, it still sounds just kinda like background music on a loading screen or something
3
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Fri Nov 26 2021
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Better than expected, the vocals are good and you can see the talent very clearly; however I get overwhelmed easily by the sound
4
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Tue Nov 30 2021
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Loved to be able to just disappear into the music for a bit
5
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Wed Dec 01 2021
Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis C is Elvis C but does not need a million albums on this list. True Elvis C is a 3* fine album, but tempted to dock just for how many albums are on the list
3
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Thu Dec 02 2021
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Weird but never quite makes it to good weird.
2
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
Meh. Maybe influential on music outside of my taste. At least it was somewhat listenable
2
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Mon Dec 06 2021
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Think this is one of the only albums on the list that I listened to all the way through before this project (shows my musical knowledge). Would rate a 5 without listening, but worth the relisten to hear again
5
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Tue Dec 07 2021
Rio
Duran Duran
Hits are hits, but everything else is a bit lackluster. Rounding up because Blue Paul Giamatti
4
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Mon Jan 03 2022
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Probably a 4 for me overall, but the intro to highway star as the intro for the album bumps it up to a 5. Loved the back half of Lazy
5
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Wed Mar 02 2022
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
The hits are hits, but the slow songs turn me off too much. If it was an album all of "You Outta Know, it would be my jam"
4
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Wed Mar 30 2022
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
The good tracks are good, but dont have a taste for the rest of the album. More personal preference, and still deserves a spot on the list
4
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Fri Apr 01 2022
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Lots of bops and different-ish vibes from the songs.
4
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Mon Apr 11 2022
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Great sounds that you can lose yourself in and out of. Songs tend to blur together a bit
4
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Wed Apr 13 2022
Paris 1919
John Cale
Meh? Gets an extra star for the song names
2
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Thu Apr 14 2022
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Meh - I like the general vibe, but not their best album
3
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Mon Apr 18 2022
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
You can tell what the good songs are vs the filler. Highs are high, lows are meh
4
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Wed Apr 20 2022
Document
R.E.M.
Its good and a unique enough sound, but not overly great outside of the one or two big tracks.
4
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Wed Apr 27 2022
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Instant 5 for "The Last of the Stream-Powered Trains" - T/E should not be surprised
5
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Thu Jun 02 2022
Microshift
Hookworms
Its fine, but is it really good enough to be included so soon after release?
3
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Fri Jun 03 2022
Urban Hymns
The Verve
I am not sad enough for this album apparently... Gonna give it a 3 because its not bad, but the songs seemed to drag on
3
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Mon Jun 06 2022
Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
No different than any of the other albums of his on here.1-2 is fine but I feel like we have had 4-5 already
2
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Tue Jun 07 2022
Different Class
Pulp
Stars pretty good. Another example of not recognizing a popular song when loading the album and then going "Oh shit, thats that one song". Really falls off at the back half
3
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Tue Jul 05 2022
The Joshua Tree
U2
Why are they all on one side of the album art? Why do they have two different songs about hills? First three songs are p good but then falls off after that (I wonder what this project would look like if you only rated the hits from each album)
3
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Wed Jul 06 2022
Survivor
Destiny's Child
Bangers off the top. The later songs get a bit much but still a great listen
4
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Thu Jul 07 2022
Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
It was fine and I mostly forgot it was playing in the background and then "Don't" came on. Lost a star for that alone.
2
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Wed Jul 13 2022
The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Fun album, well outside my normal sphere. Interesting to hear how many sections I recognize from other songs - be it sampling something from here or both tracks sampling something else
4
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Mon Jul 18 2022
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Peaks early and then trails off at the end
3
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Mon Jul 25 2022
Queen II
Queen
Solid and fun album. No songs I recognize, but its the album art that I was able to immediately recall (I think it was used in the movie promo or something). Hard to compare some of the lesser known tracks from a big band to other artists. What is a 4 for Queen could be different for someone else
4
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Tue Jul 26 2022
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Much better than I expected. Easy to just fade into background, but then you would pick up on a wild scenario from one of the ballads and get pulled back in. Also this dude raced in NASCAR for fun?
5
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Mon Aug 01 2022
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Great start and end and solid middle. Would agree with Tom's 4.5 on average so getting a 4 to get the combo score
4
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Mon Aug 08 2022
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Easy 5. Lots of good tracks of the top and then some decent songs and then reelin in the years as the middle track. Great songs and great mix of order
5
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Tue Oct 04 2022
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
5