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Thu Feb 25 2021
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Decent, some classic tracks. Can see how newer bands like QOTSA were inspired. Easy listening, sometimes a bit psychedelic rock, bit Bowie-ish
3
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Fri Feb 26 2021
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Proper OG rock and roll, recognised some tracks, one off Earthed 2. Some beach boys vibes but better. Feel-good
3
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Sun Feb 28 2021
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Some beautiful lyrics, nice tunes, not really my bag though as a genre. Reminded me of Simon & garfunkel
2
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Mon Mar 01 2021
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Noticed some lyrics that Zach de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine sampled. Album feels ahead of its time. Chilled, 3 stars.
3
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Tue Mar 02 2021
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Classics. Kinda funk jazz soul. 'Contusion' had Thundercat vibes. 'Pastime Paradise' was the track Coolio sampled for Gangsters Paradise. Got a bored after halfway but it picks up again. 'As' is a great track. 3 stars
3
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Wed Mar 03 2021
British Steel
Judas Priest
British Power metal, can see how Ozzy/Black Sabbath influenced these guys. Also motor head vibes. Yeh dope, 4 stars (just about...)
4
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Thu Mar 04 2021
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Love Tribe, OG shit. Highlights: Luck of Lucien, Footprints, Bonita Applebum, (Pubic Enemy is about crabs haha), Can I kick it. 5 stars
5
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Fri Mar 05 2021
2112
Rush
Yeh alright, not really my bag, so 2 stars, but could've been a 2.5 just for insane guitar skillZZZZ. First track 20 mins long. Could hear how bands like QOTSA have been influenced in some bits
2
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Sat Mar 06 2021
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Nice decent, easy listening, no bangers though.
3
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Sun Mar 07 2021
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Not really my bag, was gonna rate 1 star but a couple of tracks were better than a 1. Couple good tunes and some good heartfelt lyrics. Seemed ahead of its time. Some sounded like something you'd hear on Earthed 1.
2 stars
2
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Mon Mar 08 2021
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Like lounge jazz music. A lot of Miles on the trumpet. Don't really listen to this kinda stuff but it has a real classic/important feel about it, oozes class, undeniable. Boujee. Late night whiskey drinking cigar smoking feel. 4 stars just cos it sounded so classy
4
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Tue Mar 09 2021
The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Tunes are a bit slower and more spoken word than the Lust For Life album. Still good though, easy listening. I reckon Mark E Smith from The Fall took a lot of inspiration from Iggy after hearing this.
3.5. Gonna bump it up to 4 cos I gave the last Iggy one a 3 when that was 3.5 too
4
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Wed Mar 10 2021
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Kinda electronic dance. Not all tracks tho. Dr Pressure a classic. 2nd track was cool chill down tempo. In My Arms another big tube. Had no idea who this guy was or that he was responsible for these tunes. Some Chemical Brothers electronic battle weapon vibes. really enjoyed it. 4/5
4
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Thu Mar 11 2021
Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Take On Me is a tune ๐ classic. Reminds me of playing GTA Vice City on PS2 when I was like 14. STYG covered this too. You'd have to be pretty cold hearted to not like this kinda 80's music, it's upbeat and feelgood. Defo a 4.
4
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Fri Mar 12 2021
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Like early ish indie rock. Tries to be a bit psychedelic at times. Not a fan. Thinking Of Ways was so so bad ๐. Just shite. 1/5
1
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Sat Mar 13 2021
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Can tell they're British. At times the riffs sounded a bit like The Lightening Seeds. Pretty average though, some tracks were alright, didn't excite me much. 2/5
2
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Sun Mar 14 2021
Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
Some pretty good tunes, good lyrics. But some shit too. Kinda rock with distorted guitars. Last song instrumental almost a bit Radiohead-ey. 3/5
3
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Mon Mar 15 2021
Mothership Connection
Parliament
Absolutely class, funkademic, 4/5
4
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Tue Mar 16 2021
Pornography
The Cure
Decent, I like The Cure. Very slow and dower, melancholy. Not their best album, none of their classics. Can tell it was influential. Can tell Preoccupations we're influenced by them. Not their best album though. 3.5, so i gave it 3.
3
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Wed Mar 17 2021
Raw Power
The Stooges
Iggy Pop class. Probably a 4, defo a high 3. Search and Destroy is a classic.
4
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Thu Mar 18 2021
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Sounds waaaaay ahead of its time. Right from the first track. Some songs sound like something you'd hear on the radio now. Can hear some Beatles influence. Decent songs though overall. I recognised 'Without You' and 'Coconut'. Struggled whether to give this a 3 or a 4 cos its not massively my kinda genre but as a whole album it is really well done, feels like a bit of an artistic masterpiece. So, 4/5
4
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Fri Mar 19 2021
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Yeh alright, catchy tunes, bit of an earthed 2 vibe. Pump it Up is a great tune. Lipstick Vogue sounded like inspiration for Arctic Monkeys Age of the Understatement. 3/5
3
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Sat Mar 20 2021
Diamond Life
Sade
First 2 tracks absolute Smooth classics. Was really ready to give this a 4 after the first 2 tracks but because its not massively my genre it dipped to a 3 in the middle and felt more like background music. Decent though, last track real good too. Good late night album. M-people defo took inspiration. 3.5 so rounded up to a 4.
4
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Sun Mar 21 2021
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Can see how it's contributed to the evolution of punk. Punk sounds and beats but much mellower, more melodic. Almost a bit Preoccupations - ish. Enjoyed it but didn't quite feel enough for a 4. 3/5
3
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Mon Mar 22 2021
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Was so disappointed when I clicked and saw that it was literally 69 songs that I was going to give it a 1. But after listening its actually great, really funny, witty, cleverly done, makes you smile. Recognised 'The a Book Of Love', maybe from a film.
4
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Tue Mar 23 2021
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
So many classics: Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, Sweet Child O'mine'. Classic album. Easily a mid to high 4, bordering a 5. Rounded up to 5.
5
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Wed Mar 24 2021
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Heard about this woman previously on an Atmosphere track called 'Idiot' , Slug referenced her in some lyrics haha. Incidentally the first track sounds like it has influenced some of the later atmosphere beats that are more soft/chill. Nice singing and songs but not really my thing at all. So, 2/5
2
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Thu Mar 25 2021
Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
Classic OG rock n roll, with a bit of an 'ahead of its time' twist. Bit of an Eastern hippy psychedelic twist too. Decent. 3/5
3
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Fri Mar 26 2021
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Tutti Frutti is a classic tune! Classic blues rock soul kinda stuff. Real entertaining, easy 3, mayb not quite a 4.
3
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Sat Mar 27 2021
Purple Rain
Prince
Just Prince innit,absolutely class. Super talented and a lot of thought gone into the album design, felt like a story. I was going to just automatically give this a 5 but it's hard because even though I appreciate the class it still isn't ever going to be a regular 'go to' album for me. So, 4/5 but in reality it's like 4.8 ๐
4
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Sun Mar 28 2021
Tellinโ Stories
The Charlatans
First thought was that Oasis ripped these guys off ๐ Not really my bag though, never been mad for this era of British indie rock. Was gonna give it a 2 but I've gone for 3 cos you can tell it inspired oasis etc
3
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Mon Mar 29 2021
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Like a Cuban salsa album. Well entertaining, recognized Mombo Gozon. Album reminded me of GTA Vice City, although this album wasn't actually on the game ๐ 3/5
3
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Tue Mar 30 2021
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Really experimental, loads of unique sounds (and maybe samples of day to day sounds?). Kinda genre-less, bit wavy, clearly paved the way for other bands to push the boundaries. Sounds like it would've inspired Bowie. Think it would need a fair few listens to really get into and appreciate it, late night with a drink and really focus on it. Hard to appreciate after 1 listen
3
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Wed Mar 31 2021
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Absolutely CLASSIC riffs. Whole Lotta Love is so iconic. Also some more bluesy sounding stuff which I liked. 4/5
4
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Thu Apr 01 2021
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Was ready to give this a 2 at the beginning because it really just isn't my time of music at all, but it was actually genius, some clever lyrics and concepts. So, 3/5
3
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Fri Apr 02 2021
Sincere
Mj Cole
OG British garage /dub. Never knowingly heard any of this guys tracks before. Bandelero Desperado sounded like the birth of garage/jungle. Definitely paved the way for Chase & Status, even Dizzee Rascal and early grime etc. Actually really enjoyed it tbf. 3/5, cos it doesn't sound classic enough to be a 4
3
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Sat Apr 03 2021
Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Was surprised to see that it's from 1969. Sounds like the kind of folk music you'd hear from America from much more recent years. Not hugely my kind of thing, could appreciate it though. Reminded me a bit of Lera Lynn but didn't enjoy as much. Did like the bits that sounded like traditional Irish folk music though
2
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Sun Apr 04 2021
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Superstition a massive tune. Great tracks. Easily a 4
4
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Mon Apr 05 2021
Pump
Aerosmith
Actually massively enjoyed this, recognised that they've influenced more modern bands, but also really liked that you can hear the real American Blues-ey and rock n roll influences, and the other instruments like piano and harmonica. 4/5
4
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Tue Apr 06 2021
Horses
Patti Smith
Really interesting sound, immediately impressed by how it sounds like a fusion of American early rock n roll, country music and early punk like The Undertones. 2nd track sounded like reggae influence. Also got BOB Dylan vibes. Really interesting, enjoyed it. 3/5
3
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Wed Apr 07 2021
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Absolute class, such good musicians. I still don't properly understand jazz enough to appreciate it to its full worth, but this was mint. Oozes class. 4/5
4
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Thu Apr 08 2021
Rubber Soul
Beatles
Got some bangers on, and 'I'm Looking Through You' is easily one of my favourite Beatles tunes, so it's an easy 4/5.
4
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Fri Apr 09 2021
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Sounds very 80s,very synthey. Good tunes. As a whole album it didn't feel as much of a masterpiece as Purple Rain, but I actually enjoyed the tunes. The last song The Cross was an absolute genius tune. Replayed it a few times. 4/5 overall just cos that last tune was so good.
4
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Sat Apr 10 2021
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
Very experimental, almost a bit Beatles-esque. Really not my bag though. 2/5
2
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Sun Apr 11 2021
Palo Congo
Sabu
Like African traditional music, bit of a more samba Latin-American sounding vibe going on too, especially compared to stuff like Ali Farka Toure. Decent still. 3/5.
3
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Mon Apr 12 2021
The Band
The Band
Immediately sounds like a bunch of white dudes robbing black music of the time. Soul, blues, OG R&B etc (like Otis Redding). It's good music, but can't help but feel a bit like it isn't original. Developed though as the album went on, became more folly and Bon Dylan-esque, some good sounds. Jemima Surrender was decent. 3. 5 / 5.
3
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Tue Apr 13 2021
Dry
PJ Harvey
Kinda feels like English female Nirvana grunge. But post-punk at times too, also with some country/blues-esque vibes. Really enjoyed this and really wasn't expecting to. 4/5.
4
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Wed Apr 14 2021
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
So hard to rate. Some songs are classics, and some are absolute shite, but still somehow classics (e.g: Girls). And the black cultural appropriation is embarrassing (he says 'Aks' instead of 'Ask'). But then Fight For Your Right is such a classic, fuses punk with a more hip-hop style. Overall, as a whole album, pretty bang average, in fact not even that great. And yet because it has some classic tracks it has to get at least a 3.
3
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Thu Apr 15 2021
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
(I listened to the original album, not the anniversary edition). Good start, Right Here Right Now is a ridiculous classic. 5 star track. Same goes for the 2nd track, Rockerfeller Skank. Ridiculous. ๐. Gangster Tripping a classic too. And Praise You is such a classic. Absolutely frothing ๐ there doesn't seem any way that you wouldn't give this album 5 stars.
5
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Fri Apr 16 2021
Rocks
Aerosmith
Really enjoyed this. Could tell how they've influenced a hole genre since. 4/5
4
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Sat Apr 17 2021
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Funkadelic, exactly what it says on the tin ๐ groovy, Prince-esque vibes. Decent, OG shit, real enjoyable. 3/5.
3
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Sun Apr 18 2021
Fromohio
fIREHOSE
Decent. Can tell its from the same era as all the old west coast punk that I like, but with the basslines it's a bit more like Fugazi etc, and it kinda has folk music influences at times. Definitely also tool inspiration from The Doors. 3/5
3
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Mon Apr 19 2021
Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
Nirvana similarities. Like Nirvana, The Stooges and early californian punk all rolled into one. These guys were just before Nirvana too, so seems like they paved the way but then Nirvana did it much better. This feels like a 4 just because it clearly was paving the way and I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
4
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Tue Apr 20 2021
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Had no idea that Otis was the first one to write and perform 'Respect' - massive tune. Feels like a 4, feels so classy and original.
Damn, every track is a classic, Respect, My Girl and Satisfaction. Gotta be a 5/5, its an album full of classics
5
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Wed Apr 21 2021
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
Alright, listenable, but just really not my bag. Slow and dreary but not in a way I could appreciate. Not one song stood out. Lyrics seemed quite niche/specific anecdotes about the singers life. 2 /5
2
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Thu Apr 22 2021
Live!
Fela Kuti
Really unique, funky, souly. Genre called Afrobeat. Proper feel good, real good energy, could listen to it all day. Gotta be a 4 just cos it's out there and it's mint ๐ค
4
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Fri Apr 23 2021
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Solid start with Immigrant Song. By the 2nd song it feels like a solid 4. Love the blues / blue-grass influence of Led Zep, almost a bit slide guitar. And can tell how they've progressed through the last 2 albums to this one. 4/5
4
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Sat Apr 24 2021
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Listening to first track and scrolling through the track list, it already feels like it's probably gonna be a 5. Never listen to Bowie routinely, but I still massively appreciate that he was a genius. I think, to match how I've reviewed other albums I'll give this a 4, cos even though I can appreciate it and there were classic tracks, its not something that'd make my regular rotation. 4/5
4
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Sun Apr 25 2021
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
I've never really given The Smiths any time, I know the classics but that's it. I never really felt that they were my kind of thing, but after listening to this I do get it, can see how people do rate them and connect with them. Kinda arty, lyrics are about struggling with the paradox of life. Gonna rate it 3 cos I do appreciate it but I'd need to give it more time to appreciate it fully, probably rate it higher if I listened to it more. 3/5
3
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Mon Apr 26 2021
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Some pretty cool Blues Rock sounding tracks, almost a little bit Eric Clapton style. Can even hear how QOTSA Villains album had some similar sounds. Layla is an absolute classic, but this isnt generally my thing, so, 3/5.
Edit: just googled it and it's Eric Clapton's band hahhaha ๐
3
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Tue Apr 27 2021
Elephant
The White Stripes
First track an absolute classic banger. Few tracks in and it feels like a 4, I know a few of the tracks already and rate them.
Gettin towards the end and I've added loads of tracks to my playlist, I'm torn whether it's a 4 or a 5 just cos I've enjoyed it so much. Prob a 5.
5
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Wed Apr 28 2021
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
Hard to define the genre, kinda jazz inspired rock, almost sounded a bit samba to begin with. No issues with it, enjoyed it to start with, not that bothered about it as a whole album though. 2/5
2
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Thu Apr 29 2021
En-Tact
The Shamen
First track not my bag, sounds like some soundtrack off a drag show ๐ very Canal Street. 80s sounding disco synth pop stuff. 3rd track better, sounds a bit more like chilled ibiza type stuff. Got early The Prodigy vibes too though, but far more chill. I wanna like this cos its Prodigy-esque but I just can't get into it. If prob appreciate it way more if I gave it some more listens, or if I'd had a few drinks ๐ Gotta be a 2.
2
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Fri Apr 30 2021
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
Liked it, wasn't expecting to. Punky, maybe post-punk. 3/5
3
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Sat May 01 2021
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Nothin to say. Pure fire ๐. 5/5
5
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Sun May 02 2021
Floodland
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5. Real 80s, synthy, a bit Gary Newman-esque, enjoyable but nothin stood out especially.
3
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Mon May 03 2021
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
Immediately feelin this, neo soul, bit like D'Angelo, but Stevie Wonder-ish but more smooth. Feels classy, decent chill tunes. Tailed off a bit in the middle and at the end, went a bit wet. Start was still real decent tho. 4/5.
4
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Tue May 04 2021
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Enjoyable for sure, energetic, decent vibes. As a side note: can see so much how Jake Bugg just unashamedly ripped off / copied Bob Dylan ๐. Easy a 3, prob would be a 3.5 in reality
4
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Wed May 05 2021
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
First track Personality Crisis was used on an Earthed mtb dvd, reminds me of that, class ๐. I like it, early punk stuff, feels like a 3.5. Prob rate it a 3.
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Thu May 06 2021
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
First track serious classic ๐ Natural Woman a classic too. I think a lot of wanna-be feminists need to listen to Good To Me As I Am To You, that's some powerful shit right there. So classic that it seems rude not to give it a 4.
4
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Fri May 07 2021
Night Life
Ray Price
Interesting start, with a monologue. The music isn't really my thing though at all, like old school American slow swing. Would have given a 1 but that seems harsh cos it's easy to listen to, kinda unique. So, 2/5.
2
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Sat May 08 2021
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Halfway through and so far feels like a 1. Just not that interested in it. Maybe a 2, couple tracks were OK, sounded like something off the end of an Earthed dvd. 2/5
2
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Sun May 09 2021
Boston
Boston
1st track's a classic. Not really my kind of music but it's got some cool sounds, experimental, some decent structured songs. I imagine influenced Thundercat a bit, 80s sounding guitar/keyboard stuff. Prob a hit ahead of its time. 3/5
3
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Mon May 10 2021
Space Ritual
Hawkwind
Psychedelic rock, not massively my genre but can appreciate it. Prob inspired Black Sabbath to a degree. And bits of Chemical Brothers. Was also surprised to hear that the riff on Down Through The Night was clearly ripped of by the Dead Kennedys for Holiday in Cambodia. The lyrics in The Awakening obv inspired The Matrix films ๐. Orgone Accumulator was used in an Earthed film, decent. So much has been influenced by this, hard to give it a bad rating, even though its not my bag. 4/5.
4
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Tue May 11 2021
Like A Prayer
Madonna
Erm. 1 or 2? ๐Yeh 1. Just nothin decent about it. Sounds like some pop producer paid a young girl to sing like Prince.
1
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Wed May 12 2021
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Experimental, interesting sounds. Heard of them before but never really listened. Knew the tracks North American Scum and Someone Great. Someone Great is actually a really lovely track, listened to it a few times over. Overall all enjoyable, easy 3.
3
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Thu May 13 2021
The Specials
The Specials
Like orginal ska punk. Reggae beats. Really decent, can tell it influenced a lot of stuff that followed it. Couple of famous tracks in there too, like Too Much Too Young. Prob wouldbt go out of my way to listen to it again, but can appreciate its significance. 3/5
3
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Fri May 14 2021
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
No way, first track Sex Beat was an instrumental track that I really liked off Earthed 2, but that version was by Two Lone Swordsman. Had no idea this was the orginal. Sounds kinda like 80s punk but mixed with blues. Really enjoying it. 4
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Sat May 15 2021
Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
Not my bag at all. Wasn't really interested in any of the tracks
1
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Sun May 16 2021
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Mr Blue Sky great tune, but this is so much not my type of music ๐ so, 2/5
2
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Mon May 17 2021
Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
Bit weird, kinda like soft rocky punk, tiny bit grungey. Maybe with more listens it'd be a 3, seems like something I could get into, but I think just a 2 in reality.
2
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Tue May 18 2021
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Just looking at the track list before listening this is likely a 5 ๐ looks like it's got a lot of bangers.
5
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Wed May 19 2021
Funeral
Arcade Fire
I know of these guys but don't think I've ever listened to them. Heard only good things. This really isn't for me though. Appreciate that it's a bit different and therefore maybe less accessible on first listen. Feels like a 2 so far.
Recognise the track Rebellion. But even listening to that I'm just really not bothered about it, actually it's pretty shite. Not sure how these guys are well rated. Might even give it a 1.
1
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Thu May 20 2021
Dare!
The Human League
So 80s ๐๐ the frontman can't sing for shit, so there's that ๐. Love Action is a good track and Don't You Want Me is a banger, but still, can't base the whole album off that. Prob worth a 2 as an album.
2
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Fri May 21 2021
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
First album, released the same year as paranoid. Very different to their other stuff, still some real decent tracks tho. More bluesy, less heavy. 3/5
3
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Sat May 22 2021
Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
Decent, 3.5ish
3
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Sun May 23 2021
Melodrama
Lorde
Alright, just pop. First track was catchy. Prob a 2. Also, feels like Billie Eilish prob tried to sing like this girl.
2
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Mon May 24 2021
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
Kinda like OG punk, surprisingly some tracks I recognised that wouldn't have said was theirs. Like 'Fever' . Enjoyable, 3
3
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Tue May 25 2021
All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
I fucking hate U2 ๐๐๐. Not sure why, bonno seems a prick and its also not my type of music. This is the first time I've properly given the music the time of day and i was hoping that it'd help me understand why people like them, but it is actually just shite. Maybe a 2 at very best, but prob a 1.
1
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Wed May 26 2021
Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
Pretty cool, almost chilled ibiza-ish, like late night minimal electronic stuff. Easily a 3.
3
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Thu May 27 2021
Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
First track is the maddest shit Ive ever heard. So weird and genre bending but it kinda works, absolutely bizarre though. Thinking a 3 so far.
3
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Fri May 28 2021
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Not hugely my kinda thing but defo 3
3
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Sat May 29 2021
Nevermind
Nirvana
Obviously a 5. One of my first ever albums and just so many ridiculous tunes. Actually also think this is one of my favourite albums of all time. 5/5
5
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Sun May 30 2021
Before And After Science
Brian Eno
Interesting, quite experimental. Really not my kind of thing but can tell maybe Bowie and other visionaries were doing a similar thing to this. 2/5 just because it's not my jam
2
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Mon May 31 2021
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
Strange, not my vibe, but appreciate its similarity to some Beatles type stuff. 2
2
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Tue Jun 01 2021
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Proper cheesy dad power rock ๐m but absolutely mint, can't not enjoy it. Saved a couple tracks to a playlist. Smoke on the Water is obv a classic
4
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Wed Jun 02 2021
All Mod Cons
The Jam
This is the music my dad grew up on, OG English punk. Down In The Tubestation At Midnight is a nostalgic tune for me cos dad played it and would sing it when I was a kid. 4/5
4
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Thu Jun 03 2021
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Decent, real enjoyable. Never really listened to them before, despite how almassive they are. This seemed a bit of a country style album. 3 seems harsh but 4 seems too high....
3
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Fri Jun 04 2021
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Had a Deep Purple not long ago. Seems similar, classic rock, really upbeat, enjoyable. Sounds more classic than I ever thought these guys to be. Sounds Led Zep-ish. 3/5
3
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Sat Jun 05 2021
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Very 80s girl band sounding. Not that great though. I like certain bits that sound a bit like old school punk beats (similar beat to The Clash and similar bands) 2/5
2
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Sun Jun 06 2021
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
No way, first track 'Spellbound' is the sample from Akala's 'Where I'm From' ๐ decent, enjoyable. 3/5
3
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Mon Jun 07 2021
In It For The Money
Supergrass
I know their name but couldn't name any tunes. I'd heard 'Sun Meets The Sky' before. They're alright, wasn't that bothered overall. 'Sex!' was funny AF though ๐
. 2/5
2
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Tue Jun 08 2021
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Chill, old school classic. 3/5
3
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Wed Jun 09 2021
White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Really not much of a fan of this. Sounds kind of Beatles - ish. Bit experimental, bit rock n roll. Didn't warm to it though, bit too out there. I assume/hope these guys have better albums. 1/5
1
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Thu Jun 10 2021
Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
Didn't even know this album was a thing ๐ I rate Cee-Lo though from the days of Goodie Mob, Gnarles Barley too.
Halfway through and I'm not that impressed ๐ it's OK but it's nowhere near as good as Gnarles or Goodie. Feels like a bit of a swing and a miss. Shame, wanted to enjoy it. 2/5
2
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Fri Jun 11 2021
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
Love these guys, so decent and nostalgic too. Straight from first track feels like it's gonna be a 4 or 5 ๐ค.
Red Alert big tune, Bingo Bango too. Halfway through, feels like a 4. Ended up being like a 4.5, some great tunes but just not quite enough for a 5.
4
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Sat Jun 12 2021
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
First couple tracks, it's pretty out there. Good though. Can tell its had a lot of thought put into it. I had already heard 'Closer' (limp Bizkit ripped it off). A lot of religious connotations. Last track 'Hurt' is one of my favourite tracks of all time. Liked it. 5/5.happily own it on vinyl
5
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Sun Jun 13 2021
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Mint. 5/5
5
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Mon Jun 14 2021
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Obv 5/5. One of my first albums. Not as good as his next album though, Marshall Mathers LP. But this paved the way
5
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Tue Jun 15 2021
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Don't really like Coldplay and I don't know why. Mum and dad music innit ๐คทโโ๏ธ. This surprised me though, some nice tunes. Feeling generous, 3/5
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Wed Jun 16 2021
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Sounds like an old British punk frontman has done his own more folky acoustic album. It's OK, I think it needs more time to appreciate. Sounds like it was probably quite popular back in the day. 2/5
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Thu Jun 17 2021
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
Not really my thing at all, just a bit boring. Not awful but just not interested at all. 1/5
1
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Fri Jun 18 2021
Tapestry
Carole King
I recognise first track 'I Feel The Earth Move' , always thought this would have been by a black soul singer. 'It's Too Late', 'You've Got A Friend' massive tunes too. Decent, definitely a 4
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Sat Jun 19 2021
Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
God awful. Can sort of see what they were trying achieve, I think. Picked up a bit midway through, but really overall just not interested in this. Not for me. 1/5
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Sun Jun 20 2021
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Decent, bluesy, early rock n roll style. Walk This Way obv a massive tune. Sweet Emotion was a sick track too. 3/5 easy, maybe a 4 actually.
4
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Mon Jun 21 2021
Document
R.E.M.
Feels like a 2, but maaaybe a 3 because of tracks like 'It's The End Of The World' and 'The One I Love'. Its alright but not that much of a game changer. Feel like if it wasn't REM with their reputation then it wouldn't be that great. 2/5 cos I'm just not feeling the rest of it
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Tue Jun 22 2021
Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
Not what I was expecting at all, thought it was going to be punk for some reason. Was more like The Beach Boys style. Enjoyable but nothing stood out as special. 3/5
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Wed Jun 23 2021
Close To You
Carpenters
Lovely tunes, but really really not my thing. Help and Close To You are classics, but Help is just a Beatles cover. 2/5
2
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Thu Jun 24 2021
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Not sure about this one. Angels and Let Me Entertain You are absolute classics๐ (maybe guilty pleasures) from my generation. BUT this rest of the album is pretty shite, standard nonsense pop. Maybe a 2/5? Seems harsh but there's only 2 good songs.
2
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Fri Jun 25 2021
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Proper jazz, long songs and all over the place. Decent, but not my favourite of his stuff. I'm still not cool enough to get Jazz. Still, appreciated the talent. 3/5
3
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Sat Jun 26 2021
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
Yehhhh OK, alright, struggling to get into it though. 2 or a 3, not sure yet. Picked up a bit towards the end. Deserves a 3 but still not my favourite Bob Dylan stuff. 3/5
3
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Sun Jun 27 2021
Drunk
Thundercat
Yessssss!!!!!! Sick album, can't believe it's on here ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ 5/5 all day every day
5
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Mon Jun 28 2021
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Never really listen to music like this from this era but it's so feel-good, upbeat. Like v early rock n roll. 3/5
3
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Tue Jun 29 2021
1984
Van Halen
Never really listened to this guy, Jump is a classic though, heard that before. Sounds a bit ACDC at times, no doubt inspired them. Also sounds a bit Aerosmith, they may have inspired this guy. Easy a 3/5.
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Wed Jun 30 2021
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Pretty out there, like a mad jazz funk soul fusion, but with other styles too, rock influence in parts. Weirdly enjoyable though, clearly really talented musicians, a whole range of genres of tracks and they bossed them all. Gotta be worth a 3/5, not quite a 4,some tracks were just covers.
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Thu Jul 01 2021
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Pretty cool. Like early minimalist electronic, but cos of the era u can hear The Prodigy vibes, some similar tempos. Decent, easy to listen to. 3/5
3
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Fri Jul 02 2021
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
Veryyyyyy interesting. First track sounded like Arctin Monkeys modelled some of their middle/later years stuff on it. Decent, enjoyable, to start with, feels like a 3.
Dropped off a bit as its progressed, feels a bit more like a 2 by the mid-point. Yeh, 2/5
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Sat Jul 03 2021
Arrival
ABBA
Never been a fan of ABBA, can tell they had talent, wide ranging songs, clearly musical talent there, but just really not my bag. 2/5
2
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Sun Jul 04 2021
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
Very much of its era, got vibes of early Fat Boy Slim and people like The Wiseguys too, lounge dance groove style. Also got some early dub electronic / DnB vibes. Middle of the road, never been hugely my thing but I did listen to this kinda stuff when I was younger so I can definitely get behind it and enjoy it. Think I've heard Gritty Shaker before on one of Dave Dews chilled ibiza style compilation albums, defo heard Rodney Yates before, absolute tune. 3.5/5 but gona round up to 4 cos feelin generous.
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Mon Jul 05 2021
Pretenders
Pretenders
Straight away decent. Old school punk, liking it immediately. Feels familiar, maybe Tony Hawks or Earthed. Classic punk style, in that there are similar sounds to Black Flag, but also feel like bands like this inspired QOTSA. Yeh just realised the track 'The Wait' is off Earthed. 4/5
4
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Tue Jul 06 2021
New Wave
The Auteurs
It's alright, its just not my kind of thing. 2/5
2
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Wed Jul 07 2021
xx
The xx
Absolutely love this album. Heard it many times before, I'm guessing I'm probably gonna go 4/5. Shit, maybe a 5. Some absolute bangers. Hmm maybe a 4. Shame I can't do a 4.5. Damn, maybe a 5. Not sure
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Thu Jul 08 2021
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Started good, then solemn, then next track sounds like the menu music or first level music from a child's video game ๐ kinda decent though, enjoyable at least.
2
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Fri Jul 09 2021
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
Decent, OG punk but with Jimmy Hendrix vibes. 4/5.
4
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Sat Jul 10 2021
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Yeh, decent, better than the last beastie boys album I got. Still a bit gimmicky though. Some later tracks decent. 'A Year and a Day' real decent. 4/5
4
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Sun Jul 11 2021
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Definitely not my favourite black Sabbath album, still ozzy though do still decent. 3/5
3
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Mon Jul 12 2021
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
Very 90s, minimal chilled electronic. Pretty easy to listen to but after first few tracks I'm not that bothered about it. Nothin particularly wrong with it but it just did nothing for me. 2/5
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Tue Jul 13 2021
Picture Book
Simply Red
Thought I was gonna hate this so much but its actually catchy AF ๐ he's got a decent voice tbf to him. Real mix between like Lounge Soul and more funky dance stuff. Prob worth a 3. Maybe actually a 2,its ite but just not for me. 2.5 at best.
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Wed Jul 14 2021
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Glad I listened to this, I would've assumed that I'd really rate anythin by Bowie given how popular he is but this really isn't my kinda thing. Jean Genie is a good track but prob only cos I recognise it. 2/5
2
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Thu Jul 15 2021
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
It's alright, it's Elton John innit. Tiny Dancer tune. Also got the tune on here that he turned into the Ghetto Gospel Tupac tune. I respect the guys work but he ain't for me really. 2/5
2
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Fri Jul 16 2021
Goo
Sonic Youth
Sounds a bit grungey, a bit drengey, a bit Brody Dalle almost. Cool, 3/5
3
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Wed Jul 21 2021
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Hard to think how this wouldbt be a 5 just cos it's so damn influential to all the artists I love. Surprised if I rate this less than a 5. Yeh 5.
5
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Thu Jul 22 2021
Arise
Sepultura
Thrash metal, kinda stuff that used to be on Tony Hawks back in the day. Actually don't mind it but not sure how it made it to the album generator lol. Actually really enjoying this further through haha, it's like the stuff that has influenced Terror. Easy a 3/5, more like a 3.5 tbf
3
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Fri Jul 23 2021
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
Very much of its time, sounds like Beatles. Some funky tracks but overall not my bag. 2/5
2
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Sat Jul 24 2021
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
Psychedelic rock, suppose u could say its similar to The Doors. But it isn't The Doors so I'm not that much of a fan, just seems like a copy. Last track was a classic riff, be coolif they're the ones that first invented that. 2/5
2
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Sun Jul 25 2021
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Recognise The Killing Moon. I know these guys are highly rated, don't know anything about them though. They sound British and a bit ahead of their time for 80s. Can see how they're popular and can hear how much they've influenced modern music. But hard to love it after one listen, so 2/5
2
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Mon Jul 26 2021
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Sick! Pretty sure this is Chuck-D from Public Enemy... Sounds like him. Maybe a side project? Decent, political hip-hop, gotta love it! 4/5
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Tue Jul 27 2021
Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
I don't think anything Guru touches could be less than a 5. Absolutely love GangStarr and Guru is one of the best MCs of all time. 5/5
5
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Wed Jul 28 2021
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Sounds very much of its era, like film music almost, lots of brass. It's alright, can appreciate it, feels kinda classy, defo not my bag though. 2/5
2
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Thu Jul 29 2021
Hotel California
Eagles
Yeh, alright, recognised the obvious tracks. Hotel California etc. Not really my bag though. 2/5
2
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Fri Jul 30 2021
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Not feelin this. Sorry Todd.
1
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Sat Jul 31 2021
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would, its like soft acoustic folk music. Thought I was gonna hate it. Prob worth a 2.5
2
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Sun Aug 01 2021
Is This It
The Strokes
Nostalgic as hell. Used to bump this a lot back in the day. Plenty of decent tracks, Someday, Last Nite, Hard To Explain. 4/5
4
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Mon Aug 02 2021
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Is not really my bag, it's like folky rock stuff but not cool like Bob Dylan, just a bit soft and shite. Gonna be harsh and go 1/5
1
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Tue Aug 03 2021
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
Downtempo. French,, kinda cool. Added a track or 2 to my Downtempo playlist. 3/5.
3
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Wed Aug 04 2021
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for this but I thought it was pretty shite. 1/5
1
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Thu Aug 05 2021
Moving Pictures
Rush
Hmmm, tricky. Not my kinda thing at all, power rock, no playlist of mine that I could see this being a part of. But still appreciated bits, the guitar riff on one bit was very Thundercat. Wanna say 3 but really prob just a 2.
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Fri Aug 06 2021
Music From Big Pink
The Band
'The Weight' is a massive classic tune and means the album deserves at least a 3 just based on this. Not my kinda stuff though for the most part, I can appreciate its good but doesn't excite me that much, it's just chilled American country-ish rock. 3/5
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Sat Aug 07 2021
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Gotta love Bob. First track and off to a great start. I imagine it'll be a 4. Oh man, ALL the bangers on this one ๐ at LEAST a 4. Maybe a 5 cos it's his best Stuff IMO
5
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Sun Aug 08 2021
Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
Weird, like a theatre score or musical film music. Each song like a story. Out there, different, not surprising given that Nick Cave features. Intriguing though, not bad,but also not my kind of thing. 2/5
2
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Mon Aug 09 2021
All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Absolutely mint, no idea she was this good. Better than, or at least as good as, a lot of the greatsnfrom this era, Tribe, De La Soul, etc. Easy a 4 maybe a 5
5
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Tue Aug 17 2021
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Like a Brit-Pop Dido. Alright but not that exciting. 2/5
2
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Wed Aug 18 2021
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Never used to get the hype about The Beatles at all, but after uni and chatting to people that like them and then giving them a good try I started to understand it. This one is odd, defo all heavily inspired by psychedelics, the lyrics aren't all that great but they know how to make a catchy tune. None of my fav tracks on here though, I prefer their earlier almost punky stuff. This is prob a 3 or a 4. Really hard to know how to rate, can't help but question whether I'd give it the time of day if it wasn't The Beatles. I reckon 3, but only just, it's good that it's so varied but it really isn't that great, but then again some moments of genius๐. 3/5
3
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Thu Aug 19 2021
Dookie
Green Day
My kinda thing, never really got massively into Green day tho. I know a couple tracks. First impressions feels like a 3. Had no idea this album was so old. Basket Case is a tune. At times can hear the influence of older californian rock, like beach boys. 3/5
3
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Fri Aug 20 2021
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Sick, first 2 tracks are proper 90s grunge, big fan. Always wanted to give these guys more of a listen/try so lookin forward to the rest of this one. Feels like a high3 so round up to a 4 so far. Yeh 4/5, enjoyed it.
4
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Sat Aug 21 2021
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Really really really really not my kind of thing. However, California Dreaming is a classic, but this is just so not my thing. 2/5
2
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Sun Aug 22 2021
The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
God, what is this. So out there ๐ weird as hell. Don't know if it's so weird it's good, or if it's just too weird ๐. Psychedelic, a bit medieval and then also a bit Eastern sounding. bless them, not good. I think maybe a solid 1/5 ๐
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Mon Aug 23 2021
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
Yessss love Buzzcocks. OG punk. First track starts with an instrumental that was used as the riff for Boredom. Don't recognise the other tracks but it's sick, love it. 4/5
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Tue Aug 24 2021
Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Like San Fran californian hippy surf rock. The kinda stuff that people say The Beatles did really well. Not so much my bag, alright though. Also, album cover looks like it might be The Red Victorian where me Jim and Scott stayed in San Fran. Decent musicians, kinda bluesy at times, but just wasn't loving it. 2/5
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Wed Aug 25 2021
Black Metal
Venom
Mad to me that this was known as black metal back in the day, just sounds like skate thrash to me, similar to some hardcore I grew up listening to. I always thought black metal would be more twiddly guitar shit. Seems influential, sounds nostalgic. 3/5
3
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Thu Aug 26 2021
The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
Soft hippy rock. Almost Simon and garfunkelish. Not my bag. 1/5
1
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Fri Aug 27 2021
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Like 80s power rock. Pretty sure some of this was on GTA Vice City. Just sounds like Aerosmith. 2/5
2
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Sat Aug 28 2021
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Actually thought this was better than I was expecting it to be. Recognised a few tracks, like Wild Wood. Clearly a really talented musician. Had no idea he used to be the frontman for The Jam. Tricky to rate, I probably wouldn't go back and listen again but it was clearly decent, just not so much my 'Jam'...
3
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Sun Aug 29 2021
Rio
Duran Duran
Recognised few of the tracks, seems to have their big ones on. Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf, Save A Prayer. Not really my bag though, I like the songs to the extent that they're classics but I never have been a massive fan other than that. As an album it wasn't anything special. 2/5
2
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Mon Aug 30 2021
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Not feeling this at all, think it needs a certain headspace and I ain't there. 1/5
1
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Tue Aug 31 2021
Savane
Ali Farka Tourรฉ
No way! I read Matthew Mcconaughey biography recently and he mentioned this guy as his favourite artist. I listened and got hooked, can't believe he's on top 1001 albums! Buzzin, real cool, proper unique and different to anything I've ever listened to, like African meets American Western, Bluesy. Sick music for late night with a whiskey ๐ 4/5
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Thu Sep 09 2021
Clandestino
Manu Chao
Heard of this guy before but don't really recognise the tracks at the mid-point. Love a bit of Latin American though, it's all so feel good and upbeat. Enjoyed this but not sure I'd go back and listen again. Think it's worth a 3 as I'd happily listen anytime if someone stuck it on. 3/5
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Fri Sep 10 2021
Slipknot
Slipknot
I remember this being one of the first albums I ever got. And I was freaked the fuck out by it ๐ mental, scared me ๐. Prob influenced the metal and punk and garscore I got into in late teens. Listening back now its so good, prob gonna be a 5 for nostalgic value.
5
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Sat Sep 11 2021
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Not sure about this. Wanted it to be better.. Its got one of the best ongs of all time on it (Unfinished Sympathy) but everything in the run up to that track has been very average. It's good, clever, it's got little nods/references to classic tracks in there. But just a bit flat overall. 3/5
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Sun Sep 12 2021
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Spotify wouldn't let me play the whole album but had a couple bangers (Heard It Through The Grapevine). Love a bit of motown, Dave Dew would play it when I was a kid. 3/5
3
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Mon Sep 13 2021
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Like this well better than I thought I was gonna. Had no idea what to expect, recognised a few tracks. All pretty chill and feel good. Easy a 3.
3
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
First track banger straight off the bat! 2nd track big tune too. Yeh few bangers, class, big energy. Not as many hits as I hoped for but still mint, 4/5
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Wed Sep 15 2021
The Last Broadcast
Doves
Never really listened to Doves much, but dead keen to given the story that Uncle Chris was in the band that became Doves with Jimmy Goodwin and went to school with Jimmy. I recognise 3rd track There Goes The Fear, had no idea it was them. Halfway through and unfortunately this isn't really my bag, the genre never has been, original Manchester indie. 2/5
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Thu Sep 16 2021
Out of Step
Minor Threat
Didn't know Minor Threat would be on here very happy to see it ๐ never really given them time of day but yeh, OG punk so mint. Turns out this is their first album, so, before the Straight Edge track. Not as good as the 2nd album. 4/5 for being OGs
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Fri Sep 17 2021
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Fell in Love With A Girl is a big tune. I like the White Stripes, I think I rated their last album a 4/5. In reality this is a 3.5, it's not as good as their other one but it's still good and I saved a couple tracks. 4
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Sat Sep 18 2021
The Healer
John Lee Hooker
Pretty cool. Very much like Gil Scott Heron crossed with Ali Farka Toure. Santana guitar mixed in too. Hard to rate, not a genre I'd regularly go back to but I do seem to have a soft/spot for blues/Country vibes from time to time. Seems like the quality of music deserves more than a 3,but I think Il give it a 3 just cos I'm not sure if it's quite a 4 for me personally. 3
3
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Sun Sep 19 2021
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
OG 80s power rock. Never really listened to these guys, or at least not knowingly. It's OK, not amazing. 2/5
2
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Mon Sep 20 2021
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Assume this is gonna be funk & soul? Hopefully, could be good. Wow ok not wheat I was expecting. First track is mad electric guitar skillzzzz a la Clapton, second track is a like a mad country-ish soul vibe. Overall is very electric guitar heavy, kinda Hendrix-esque. It's all good, prob a 2.5, never massively been my kinda genre. Maybe 2 cos just not that arsed about it.
2
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Tue Sep 21 2021
Private Dancer
Tina Turner
Some bangers, had no idea she did What's Love Got To Do With It or Let's Stay Together. But yeh, at the end of the day, it's Tina Turner, its fine but it ain't my jam, sorry Tina ๐ 2/5
2
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Wed Sep 22 2021
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Class, know this one well. Already had an older Tribe album. This is sick though, a classic. Not even started listening and know it's gonna be a 5. Yeh, 5, easy.
5
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Thu Sep 23 2021
Back In Black
AC/DC
Feels like a 4, even the title track alone means it deserves a 4, but some other good tunes too. Hells Bells and Shook Me All Night Long. 4/5
4
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Fri Sep 24 2021
I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Richard Thompson
2
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Sat Sep 25 2021
I Should Coco
Supergrass
2
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Sun Sep 26 2021
The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
2
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Mon Sep 27 2021
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hรผsker Dรผ
3
3
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Tue Sep 28 2021
Never Mind The Bollocks, Hereโs The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Some of the OGs of punk, can't hate this stuff, it birthed the stuff I grew up listening to. Not sure how much I love it for it's sound tho, I more just respect the importance of it. Nah, by the end I loved this, sick, OG punk. Easy a 4.
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Wed Sep 29 2021
Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
1st track got some kind of Radiohead vibes. More classical though. Gets some Harry Nhielson vibes going too. Not my thing at all so would struggle to give it more than a 3, however I can totally see how it's on the 1001 album list. 3/5
3
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Thu Sep 30 2021
Me Against The World
2Pac
Weirdly never given 2pac much of a chance, never gone out of my way to listen to his stuff. Initial thoughts after a few tracks aren't that great! ๐ญ It's easy a 3 cos I love hiphop but it's not bowled me over yet. Lord Knows is a tune, decent sample. Think this is worth a 4 actually. Classics. Still, didn't love it quite as much as I was hoping to ๐
4
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Fri Oct 01 2021
Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Didn't really gel with any of this.
1
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Sat Oct 02 2021
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Awesome, never really listened to her but k oe of her as Andre 3K's baby mama ๐ this is decent. Smooth, groove, soul. Definitely some outkast similarities, also clear inspiration for people like Hiatus Kayote and Childish Gambino. 4. Maybe a 5 actually, loved it
5
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Sun Oct 03 2021
Live At Leeds
The Who
The Who are mint, not even heard much of their stuff but what I've heard all seems mint. Good album, heard Substitute before. Easy 3
3
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Mon Oct 04 2021
The Slider
T. Rex
Hmm, wanted to like this but just wasn't feeling it! I like tunes like Solid Gold Easy Action but it wasn't on here โน๏ธ only a 2
2
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Tue Oct 05 2021
Ace of Spades
Motรถrhead
Got a soft spot for Motorhead, similar to with Black Sabbath. Not just UK band, but local lads from Stoke. Tunes are nuts too, appreciate the high energy. Seems ahead of its time for early 80s too. 4/5
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Wed Oct 06 2021
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Started out thinking its shite and not for me. Just sounded like film music. As it going though there were some real clever comedy lyrics that I appreciated. It's weird, but then again so is most good art. The singing/instrument talent isn't that great, but the melancholy sounds and the comedy bits are clever. Can see why it made it to the 1001 list. Prob a 3.
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Thu Oct 07 2021
Future Days
Can
Alright. Not offensive but not my bag. 2/5
2
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Fri Oct 08 2021
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
Instantly don't like this, first track is abrasive ๐๐ญ. 4th track is a bit more palatable, more punky, could imagine it on an Earthed dvd. 7th track is palatable too. At times some tracks seem a bit like The Smashing Pumpkins, but I can't help but feel this doesn't quite deserve a 3 though, so, 2/5
2
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Sat Oct 09 2021
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Decent, enjoyable. Bluesy rock. 19 minute songs ain't never gonna be my bag though but still a solid 3.
3
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Sun Oct 10 2021
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Just not at all my thing, didn't enjoy. Feels like this is what Simply Red was trying to be. 1/5
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Mon Oct 11 2021
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Classic example of indie rock from the time I was growing up high school/college era. Never was that arsed about these guys but they had a some 'hits' at the time ๐. Can appreciate it, prob worth a 3.
3
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Wed Dec 01 2021
Closer
Joy Division
Macclesfield's finest. Solid 3. Prob not as good as Unknown Pleasures. Never spent a great deal of time listening to their stuff but always found it really eerie and intriguing. Sounds experimental but ahead of its time. 3/5
3
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Thu Dec 02 2021
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Decent, bluesy swingy, really enjoyed it, never heard of him. 3/5
3
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Chilled hippy melodic stuff. Bit boring, not my bag. 2/5
2
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Sat Dec 04 2021
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Not normally my kinda thing but clearly a great album, more folk/country inspired than I thought it'd be. Saved a few tracks. 4/5
4
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Sun Dec 05 2021
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Thought it was Bob Dylan at first. Country folk rock, honkey-tonk style. Not my bag. 2/5
2
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Wed Dec 08 2021
Repeater
Fugazi
OG punk, enjoyed it and know its influential but didn't quite like any individual tracks enough to give it a 4.3/5
3
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Thu Dec 09 2021
Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
First track Karma Chameleon is a classic but thinking about it, it's not actually a good track, it's just well known. Other than that there was nothing to write home about. Maybe some Arctic Monkeys Old Yellow Bricks inspiration from Miss Me Blind. Really not my bag at all though, not sure if it's a 1 or a 2.
1