Mar 30 2021
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
Grungy/rock, Nirvana feels
Its good, but not amazing.
Will need to listen to again.
2
Mar 31 2021
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Let It Be
The Replacements
Not available on the music streaming platform I use.
2
Apr 01 2021
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
I used to love NIN as a teenager. I think it is good in place and time, but at this time in my life, I'm not a huge fan, but can appreciate the influence this album has had on the history of music in general.
2
Apr 02 2021
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
I am starting to see a pattern in these picks. Obviously, the albums in their entirety are not seen as the "need to listen to", but specific songs that have been influencial in general. This is a nice album for easy listening, but it isn't my go to, and I probably won't listen to it in it's entirety again. Sorry to Beach Boys fans! :P
2
Apr 05 2021
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
Wow! I totally never listened to Willie Nelson AT ALL, and in my head he was mostly a country signer. BUT this album is EXCELLENT. Wow!
4
Apr 06 2021
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
This album is clearly on here because of Tiny Dancer, which makes sense. The rest of the album is good, but it wouldn't be my "go to" album in general.
3
Apr 07 2021
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Approachable punk band, I like it, but I would have to be in a specific mood to listen to this type of music. It is an exceptionally long album, for which I believe the one song that got them famous is Just Like Honey, which is excellent.
3
Apr 08 2021
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Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
I listened to the re-mastered version of this album. It is folk-y and old school guy. Acoustic guitar noodling. Single is called Angie, which is excellent. The rest of the album is good!
3
Apr 12 2021
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Very powerful and eclectic album from what I usually listen to. Has punk influences (1 of their members was from the Pretenders), which I really like (vocals). Hints of folky-banjo vibes. Kind of a curious name for a band when you think about it.
4
Apr 13 2021
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Blur
Blur
Ah what an actual classic for me. I grew up listening to Blur, and this was nice to bob along to.
3
Apr 14 2021
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Easy listening pop rock/classic rock. Fairly good! Really like Ego Agogo, funky, upbeat. I enjoyed this album enough to add it to my library :)
4
Apr 15 2021
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
Women lead but there is a man who sings too, recorded in late 60s, very strange composition, I guess I would call it easy listening rock??? not sure. Feels like garden of eden and church singing in one.
Wiki says: "British folk-jazz band with an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, blues and folk rock influences."
4
Apr 16 2021
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
I. Love. This. Album. SO MUCH. Cat Stevens is so good, and I have always loved them. This album is EXCELLENT. 5 stars xD
5
Apr 19 2021
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Wow! I had never really listened to them before, but I knew of them. Nina Persson's voice is so soothing and entrancing. This album is excellent! I am really loving this album. Cheerful, bopping, jazz/pop/rock. There's even flutes!
5
Apr 20 2021
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
I started listening to this at work, and I needed to stop because I wanted to be able to sit and appreciate it fully. WOW! I love this album. I had never really listened to Jerry Lewis but I am a HUGE fan now!
4
Apr 21 2021
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Meh, its not really my type of music. I can appreciate how it has contributed to culture. I hadn't listened to this since high school
2
Apr 22 2021
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Meh, not a huge fan.
2
Apr 23 2021
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Meh, it's ok, it's not reallllly my thing.
2
Apr 25 2021
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I hadn't listened to Bob Marley since High School, and it is nice relaxing music when puttering around the house in headphones. Would probably not listen to this on regular, but it is nice.
3
Apr 26 2021
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Listening to this album all the way through has been fun and entertaining. A lot of Bob Dylan vibes further into the album, but I guess that's just the product of its time.
3
Apr 27 2021
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
I had never listened to this album and it was fun to listen to. I even looked the band up and everything!
4
Apr 28 2021
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
I love love love this album. I used to listen to it so much when I lived in Ottawa on Blackburn and then on Argyle. I would bike with my headphones in and sing this album sooooo loud! Thanks for the good listen.
5
Apr 29 2021
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
5
May 20 2021
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Sound Affects
The Jam
It's not my type of music, but it is catchy. Wouldn't really listen to this again.
2
May 21 2021
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Synth-y pop 80s band. Interesting beats. Not really my type.
3
May 22 2021
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
This type of music is a blend of Bob Dylan with more dreamy/exploratory sound. It's good, but I wouldn't listen to it again.
3
May 23 2021
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
This obviously is on here because of Kashmir. I mean, it is very good. The rest of the album kind of blurs together for me.
3
May 24 2021
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
5 x 10 minute / song album, recording in 1958. This guy has so much music released, incredible. Known to be a virtuoso from north of India. Very interesting pick, the first song is an introduction to the theory of Indian music.
3
May 25 2021
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
I mean, it's Bruce Springsteen. I didn't grow up particularly fond of him, and this album is a testament to that sentiment. 2 = I get it, but not for me.
2
May 26 2021
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
It is an eclectic album, not really my style.
2
May 27 2021
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Oh I was really grooving to this until the second song lyrics about "No really means yes" which is shitty, but within the context of 1996, this type of language really makes sense. And cue the rest of the album being kinda creepy and gross. Ugh.
1
Jun 01 2021
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
The beginning of the album is a bit abrasive, but once you get through the first few, you discover really awesome songs. Will need to revisit.
3
Jun 02 2021
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
2
Jun 03 2021
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Technique
New Order
3
Jun 04 2021
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Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
Wow, I tried to listen to this three times, and I can't get through one song of his. I find his voice way too high pitched and whiny. Maybe other stuff will be better. I am going to get the book tonight so I am excited to read the entry.
1
Jun 06 2021
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Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
Not really my style!
1
Aug 04 2022
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Surprisingly good, has Supertramp vibes with the wide use of instruments
Instrumental + , jazz, so good, I love it!!
5