Jan 21 2021
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Autobahn
Kraftwerk
Really enjoyed it. First time I’ve listened to it all the way through, and was interesting to notice the influences it’s brought to other artists over the years. Weird vibes at the end, almost went a bit chronicles of Narnia. Overall 8/10
4
Jan 22 2021
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Pink Flag
Wire
Really enjoyed it. First time I’ve listened to them, and was interesting to notice the influences it’s brought to other artists over the years. Weird vibes at the end, almost went a bit chronicles of Nirvana. Overall 7/10
3
Jan 24 2021
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Dookie
Green Day
Nostalgia vibes. But apart from the bigger hits I hadn’t missed listening to this album in full. Some undeniable classics, but also some filler which brings it down a notch.
3
Jan 25 2021
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
3
Jan 26 2021
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
Boobs in the cover. Cracking album.
4
Jan 27 2021
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Rocks
Aerosmith
It’s cool... but when I hear the word Aerosmith I want classics! I reckon if I was alive at the time I’dve loved it, but now it feels like also-rans of that generation. Sick guitars and drums. But overall it can walk that way 👉🗑
2
Jan 28 2021
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Didn’t really enjoy it that much. Never been that into BB. A bit too shouty and hectic. But appreciate how influential and seminal their work is. Can defo here their influence on the likes of NWA and Eminem
3
Jan 29 2021
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Sea Change
Beck
2. Was bored.
2
Jan 30 2021
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Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
Thought I wasn’t gonna enjoy it. But I did. Will listen again, when trying to look a bit fancy around some muso’s.
3
Jan 31 2021
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Sex Packets
Digital Underground
Did really enjoy it. Some mega bants tunes. Did lose me 3/4 in. So will be revisiting
3
Feb 01 2021
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Some decent tunes. But ultimately nothing special. Surprised it made the list.
2
Feb 02 2021
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Funky shizzle! Have saved this and will
Listen again. A high 3
3
Feb 04 2021
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Not something i would listen too normally. But I would definitely watch them at a festival of ever given a chance. Overall I did enjoy it. It’s a high 2
2
Feb 05 2021
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Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Never again
1
Feb 06 2021
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Cracking album. Doesn’t sound 30 years old. Loads of variety. Poss the orig indie/dance crossover?
5
Feb 07 2021
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Shite. A low one
(I know this is decent but I just really dislike these guys)
1
Feb 08 2021
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Always a pleasure to stick this record on. Especially on a Sunday. A mid to high 4.
4
Feb 09 2021
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
I thought I’d enjoy this, as I’m quite partial to a 80s cheesy number. But ultimately it’s just not very good, the rest of album didn’t have many hooks which stood out after the 3 big singles. Tempted to give a 1, but the biggies make that unfair so gets a 2. Bon Jovi, you give 80s cheesy rock a bad name bruv.
2
Feb 10 2021
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Listened to today’s twice. Great stuff especially the first 4 songs. Couple of ones I didn’t like in the 2nd half of the album, but overall a cracker. Mad it came out 35 years ago. Might have to purchase!
4
Feb 11 2021
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Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
Had some decent enough sounding tunes but I didn’t enjoy that much. A low 2
2
Feb 12 2021
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
Bloody shite
1
Feb 13 2021
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Pornography
The Cure
Gothy. Isnt it? Will go again poss with white mascara.
3
Feb 14 2021
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Just wow.
1
Feb 16 2021
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Some vibes hits but overall a bit boring.
2
Feb 17 2021
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American Pie
Don McLean
A high 2 but still a 2 innit. Some nice songs but a fair few which passed me by too
2
Feb 19 2021
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Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
I listened to a bit of the album. Enough to give it a 2
2
Feb 20 2021
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Good shizzle will go again. Still sounded fresh
3
Feb 22 2021
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Obvs great but not for me. I have to be fair to the system. Have saved it on my Spotify tho as maybe it’s about finding the right moments for it. If he plays live let me know guys
3
Feb 23 2021
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
3
Feb 24 2021
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London Calling
The Clash
V good but a bit too long.
3
Feb 25 2021
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Parklife
Blur
Lovely stuff, hadn’t listened in years. One of my fave bands I still haven’t seen live
4
Feb 26 2021
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Heard worse Costello
2
Feb 27 2021
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
Nice shizzle, amazing lyrics. The boss can’t half tell a story. Occasionally a bit repetitive
3
Feb 28 2021
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Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Had something about it. But a bit of a slog
2
Mar 01 2021
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Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
2
Mar 02 2021
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Moon Safari
Air
Lovely jubbly
4
Mar 03 2021
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Only listened to half, but it was all v good. Didn’t enjoy this at the time due to being overplayed. But seeing him live and having the time has helped me appreciate it
4
Mar 04 2021
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
V well produced, and great rapping. But I didn’t enjoy it. Probably hurt by Slim Shady LP the day before
2
Mar 05 2021
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Da Capo
Love
Shrooms innit
3
Mar 06 2021
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Kenya
Machito
Good kitchen drinks vibes
3
Mar 07 2021
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Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
2
Mar 08 2021
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3
Mar 09 2021
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
First time I’ve listened to a full actual non-compilation Beatles album. It was very good, these guys will go far
4
Mar 10 2021
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Debut
Björk
Loved this. Not listened in full before despite seeing her live twice and moaning about the lack of early stuff.
5
Mar 11 2021
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Doolittle
Pixies
So many bangers. A game changer for me in formative years. Shout out to Conrad Roots for making me listen
5
Mar 12 2021
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Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Got sick of it but it did have some things which were palatable
2
Mar 13 2021
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Mad skills.
3
Mar 14 2021
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
ILKAYYYYYYY!
5
Mar 15 2021
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
2
Mar 16 2021
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Queen II
Queen
3
Mar 17 2021
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Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Was interesting to go through the history of the album. But that was the best bit for me unfortunately.
2
Mar 18 2021
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Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
The best bit was the wiki. I found this tediously dull
1
Mar 19 2021
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Obvs
5
Mar 20 2021
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Only managed to listen passively. Liked what I heard, but it didn’t jump out. Will go back and hopefully not have to regret my score later!
3
Mar 21 2021
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Went down a treat in our houses. Considered a 5. Arabian Knights and Sin in my Heart were bloody bangers.
4
Mar 22 2021
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Not bad to cook to. But it was a bit one toned all the way through
2
Mar 23 2021
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Didn’t enjoy this at all and struggled to make it to the end.
1
Mar 24 2021
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
One to save and come back to as not sure exactly if it resonates still with me? Feels quite dated, but there’s also a couple of great songs (and probably more if I give it more time)
3
Mar 25 2021
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Suede
Suede
Dos classic and some other goodies.
3
Mar 26 2021
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Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
A lot I didn’t like but Mona was great wasn’t it!
2
Mar 27 2021
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My Generation
The Who
Not really listened to the Who before, and at times didn’t think it sounds like them at all. Some decent singalongs, especially their cover b-side cover
3
Mar 28 2021
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Some great songs, but also a fair bit of filler. Struggled to make it to the end! Between a 3 and a 4, but as it’s Coldplay I’ll round down.
3
Mar 29 2021
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
Enjoyable Sunday bantaloons
3
Mar 30 2021
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Enjoyed this. Encompassed sounds of the era with some absolute classics.
4
Mar 31 2021
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Good background working music. Will go backs
3
Apr 01 2021
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Play
Moby
Yeh good that.
4
Apr 02 2021
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Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
Odd album, it grabbed my attention a few times. But not enough to go back. Agree with the comments we song lengths. Relentlessly short!
2
Apr 03 2021
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Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Nice Sunday breakfast music. Whole family enjoyed it too. Always a win mate.
3
Apr 04 2021
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Stankonia
OutKast
Enjoyed it more than i thought I would. Mrs Jackson overplay over the years made me dislike them previously, but the rest of the album got me bopping
3
Apr 05 2021
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
First time Marley album listener 👋 made for a very nice afternoon playing Fifa with the sun peaking through the windows. Fabulous way to spend a day
4
Apr 06 2021
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Apart from the 1at song I found this a bit of a non-entity. His voice is undeniably incredible, but I was pleased this was quite short.
2
Apr 07 2021
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Bono gonna Bono. The big singles has stood the test of time, but the rest of it was a massive slog. Very 1 paced and wanky lyrics. Living off the past by this point with nothing new to offer
2
Apr 08 2021
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New Forms
Roni Size
Was between a 3 and a 4 but have rounded up for the Ket song, which I’ll now be sneaking into playlists at appropriate times 😏 a classic album which has grown on me over the years
4
Apr 09 2021
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Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
Decent enough but can’t see me going back to it
2
Apr 10 2021
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Elephant
The White Stripes
5
Apr 11 2021
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C'est Chic
CHIC
I’ll be honest, I only listened to half of this and defo won’t have time to catch up due to all the sport. However I liked it, and have saved it.
3
Apr 12 2021
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Not listened in probably 20+ years. Was expecting it to feel dated and to not enjoy the main hits. Great fun, great riffs. Managed to get a few headbangs in with the kids. Happy days
4
Apr 13 2021
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Manassas
Stephen Stills
I think if I gave this 3/4 listens it might grow on me. But it’s too big a risk
2
Apr 14 2021
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
Good energy and a great alternative style cover as the showpiece
3
Apr 15 2021
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The Grand Tour
George Jones
Decent train choons. Got Father John Misty vibes at times, he must’ve been a fan.
3
Apr 16 2021
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3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
I really liked this... but found it went on too long. Have found that to be an issue with the hip hop albums on this list. Half way through i was like “this is a 4”, but few songs later (I’d say by the song Natural) I was doing.
Anyway, too much focus on the negative! This was fun and got me bopping. Will go back and cherry pick my faves for a playlist.
3
Apr 17 2021
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White Light
Gene Clark
Nice vibes.
3
Apr 18 2021
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Lovely stuff. This guy will go far. Especially if he is always on when I’m cooking a Mac and cheese and wana soak up some Americana.
4
Apr 19 2021
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Very easy to have had this album on repeat whilst I got depressed about football. Never would’ve listened to this without this AOTD shizzle.
4
Apr 20 2021
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Surprised how much I didn’t enjoy this. He’s quite whiney
2
Apr 21 2021
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Ace. Great voice and rocks when it rocks
4
Apr 22 2021
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3
Apr 23 2021
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
This one of those where my rating system makes me look a dick. She has an incredible voice, but the songs were passing me by apart from a few that I knew. Too dated for me to enjoy
2
Apr 24 2021
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
First time I’ve enjoyed a jazz album I’d say. Was nice to have in the background.
3
Apr 26 2021
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Bands like this are a main reason for doing this. One of the most influential bands ever but I’ve barely listened to them. First time I listened to it I wasn’t sure, but over the weekend I got stuck more into it.
4
Apr 27 2021
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Heard so much about this band over the years and expected to love it. Very one paced but had enough to make me want to spend a bit more time on it
3
Apr 28 2021
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Blur
Blur
For Luke x
4
Apr 29 2021
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Revolver
Beatles
The ones I didn’t know so well sounded class. Plus the ones I do know are a couple of my faves Beatles songs. Kids love Yellow Submarine too. These guys will go far.
5
Apr 30 2021
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Timeless
Goldie
Nice background and driving vibes, but felt the pace stayed the same a lot of the time
3
May 03 2021
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Great lazy breakfast. Some classics and ones I’d never heard which made my ears prick up via great lyrics and choonage. Properly feels like the classics bookended the the middle portion.
4
May 04 2021
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
6/5.
5
May 05 2021
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Quite fun. Will stick it on for bants every now and then
3
May 06 2021
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Copper Blue
Sugar
Not bad but didn’t have enough to make me wana go back. Weird shout by NME
2
May 07 2021
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
It was good, but got annoying. I can only handle them in small bursts.
2
May 10 2021
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Couldn’t get into it despite a weekend of trying.
2
May 11 2021
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
Terrible. Is it a joke album and submission?
1
May 12 2021
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Pretty cool... but you hear a few of the songs and you’ve heard them all. Loved that it’s 20 minute. Perfect little boogie woogie sesh timings
3
May 13 2021
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
No teenage kicks but some fun tunes, especially the first half of the album
3
May 14 2021
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
2
May 17 2021
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
First few bars are a classic. But after that what’s the point?
2
May 18 2021
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Not great. Nearly did a 1, but some moments weren’t too bad. Overall forgettable
2
May 19 2021
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One World
John Martyn
Yeh decent I’ll go back to this
3
May 20 2021
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
Nice cooking album. First Aid Kit got some inspo here I recs
3
May 21 2021
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Technique
New Order
Great stuff. Need to delve more into their back cat
4
May 24 2021
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
As good as it gets for Elvis. Not bad but have had enough 😂
2
May 25 2021
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Didn’t the instant enjoyment from this as much as some of other 90s hip hop albums we’ve heard so far. Found each song pretty similar. But once it was on the headphones and en route to work it packed a punch
3
May 26 2021
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Live Through This
Hole
Some decent bangers.
3
May 27 2021
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Heroes
David Bowie
1 amazing song which got it a 2. The opener was the worst Bowie song I’ve heard, and some of the tracks on the 2nd half were just straight up pretentious.
2
May 28 2021
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Enjoyed the first song, and was excited for the rest of it. However it didn’t kick on well enough, was a bit middle of the road at times. Am sure there are much better Depeche Mode albums
2
May 31 2021
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Decent stuff
3
Jun 01 2021
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Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
Bit whiney, but intriguing. Turned off after 30 mins tho
2
Jun 02 2021
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Enjoyable stuff! Love a 30 minute album :)
3
Jun 03 2021
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Been a Pet Shop Boys greatest hits guy for years, first time I can remember listening to an album in full. Great stuff which got us dancing post dinner, and It’s a Sin is a full on classique
4
Jun 04 2021
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
Good fun! Some bangers. Between a 3 and a 4. Gonna go with.... hmmm a 3.
3
Jun 07 2021
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
It was decent enough. Some groovy bits. Between a 2 and a 3, as it’s Euros week feeling a bit generous
3
Jun 08 2021
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
Relic of the 80s which tbh should stay there. Pretty pedestrian and dry
2
Jun 09 2021
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Follow The Leader
Korn
Enjoyed it a fair bit, and it got the lid head banging.
3
Jun 11 2021
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Dare!
The Human League
Had some head hopping but it’s very one paced. I was a bit disappoint, but I had high expectations. The last song creeps into a 3, I’ll prob be singing this all day now.
3
Jun 14 2021
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Not bad this. Doesn’t sound remotely Scottish tho.
Che Adams
3
Jun 15 2021
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
One of those bands that I’d heard of loads but never actually taken notice of who they actually were. Grungy but suprisingly harmonious. Quite rare, bit like a right footed left back.
Kieran Trippier
3
Jun 16 2021
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
This has no right to be here.
Andy Sinton
1
Jun 18 2021
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
No hits on the album so I was worried, but been dancing all through it. Funky.
4