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Fri May 07 2021
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Always loved it, still do!
5
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Mon May 10 2021
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
4
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Tue May 11 2021
2112
Rush
A little too long and chaotic for me, but I definitely have more respect for them now.
3
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Wed May 12 2021
The Cars
The Cars
Solid! Some classic for sure. A bit early for some of the tunes, but greats nonetheless
4
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Thu May 13 2021
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
4
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Fri May 14 2021
Parachutes
Coldplay
5
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Mon May 17 2021
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Absolutely amazing. These dudes continue to be one of my favorite classic rock bands. I’m not sure why, but something about the swamp rock style is really appealing to me. Maybe it’s nostalgic? You know, the war.
5
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Tue May 18 2021
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
5
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Wed May 19 2021
The Rise & Fall
Madness
3
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Thu May 20 2021
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
I mean, timeless.
4
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Fri May 21 2021
Hypnotised
The Undertones
I get it, but not for me
3
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Mon May 24 2021
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
Found a few classics on here — a good intro to Dylan
4
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Tue May 25 2021
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Meh, not for me.
2
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Wed May 26 2021
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Prettt iconic sound, pretty out-there. Definitely an influence for modern synth pop stuff
3
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Thu May 27 2021
Arrival
ABBA
Some jams, but not quite my favorite
3
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Fri May 28 2021
OK Computer
Radiohead
Killer, but not my favorite album of theirs I don’t think. Think I prefer In Rainbows but need to check
4
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Mon May 31 2021
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
A little annoyed to have to listen to this whole album because it was prett long and I’m not a huge fan of his. But I’m glad I did, there are some classics on here, and there is no doubt that he makes beautiful music, his vocal style just misses a bit for me. Found some other greats of his off the radio ssssion though.
3
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Tue Jun 01 2021
Country Life
Roxy Music
Ok, not my favorite, but definitely a pretty important sound. They sound like an influence for Tame Impala ona. Few songs with their binaural tuning and stuff, same with some guitar bits. Went to their artist page and found some iconic 80s tunes of theirs and saved them.
3
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Wed Jun 02 2021
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
This album has crazy range, some obvious Neil Young, some classic rock, some bluesy stuff. Killer overall.
5
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Thu Jun 03 2021
Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson
This was a wild ride. Not crazy about it but found a great song. Cool concept album
3
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Fri Jun 04 2021
Low-Life
New Order
Some classics on here. Would be great for an 80s party.
4
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Mon Jun 07 2021
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Dope reggae album. Want to keep track of this one so I’m giving it a 5. Good music for hanging
5
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Tue Jun 08 2021
Abraxas
Santana
Another amazing one! Loved Santana as a kid but don’t think I realized he was making this stuff back in 1970. Killer
5
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Thu Jun 10 2021
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Was due to listen. Classic sound but not my fav
4
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Fri Jun 11 2021
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Not for me. Found like one song. They do a few cool sounds, almost like Real Estate and then the occasional reggae sound
2
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Mon Jun 14 2021
Being There
Wilco
I love me some Wilco but this wasn’t my favorite. Easy listening for sure but not many standouts.
3
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Tue Jun 15 2021
A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
This was great! Some killer 50s-60s “Back to the Future” vibes. Good find
5
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Wed Jun 16 2021
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Kinda a cool sound haha. Her lyrics are super over the top but a decent listen.
4
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Fri Jun 18 2021
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Didn’t love this but tried. I know they’re iconic but aside from this hits I haven’t loved much else
3
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Mon Jun 21 2021
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Nope, long and didn’t find much.
2
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Tue Jun 22 2021
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Big improvement from the first album of theirs this list gave me. It’s wild how much they can sway between being outstanding and me finding them totally average. This album has some of their all time classics so it was a great listen.
4
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Wed Jun 23 2021
Spiderland
Slint
Not a hit.
2
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Thu Jun 24 2021
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Blue eyes on this album, which you already liked. Didn’t find any other favs but a cool and unique sound. Solid but not stellar for me
4
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Fri Jun 25 2021
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
This was actually pretty cool! Really liked the first song and seems like some funny/cool old country to have in your lexicon.
4
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Mon Jun 28 2021
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Killer album, should listen more often. Even the songs that aren’t hits are really pleasant. I’m not sure I ever gave enough credit to her band and co.
5
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Tue Jun 29 2021
Boston
Boston
Obviously has some classics. Funny they sounded so 80s before the 80s. Not my fav sound anymore but again, a classic
4
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Wed Jun 30 2021
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Very cool and obviously legendary, just didn’t find more than the hits that I loved.
3
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Thu Jul 01 2021
Melodrama
Lorde
Definitely legit and a few classics on here. But ultimately still Lorde and not exactly my style. Still solid
4
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Fri Jul 02 2021
Night Life
Ray Price
I didn’t find any favorites here, but a very classic country sound with lots of steel and slide guitar. Cool find, should know the artist at least.
4
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Mon Jul 05 2021
Smash
The Offspring
Ugh, obviously a pretty iconic band but started to all sound the same toward the end. Was not my favorite but worth listening to for the classics
3
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Tue Jul 06 2021
School's Out
Alice Cooper
This was actually pretty great! I thought of him as like an 80s artist, maybe for the makeup look etc, but this came out in 72 and is pretty classic rock oriented. Couple great songs and has a West Side Story twinge
4
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Wed Jul 07 2021
White Ladder
David Gray
Great easy listening, a couple obvious greats.
4
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Thu Jul 08 2021
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
This was a tough and long listen, not gonna lie. But I gotta give the man credit he had a couple classics I totally forgot about. BowDiddyWowDeBangDeBangDiggyDiggy!
2
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Fri Jul 09 2021
Paris 1919
John Cale
Meh, didn’t like much. Sorry, pretty sure this is a Velvet Underground Guy… got another one coming up…
2
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Mon Jul 12 2021
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Ok these guys have some solid stuff but kinda fuck that album. At least the end — I ended up literally about to smash something during European Son. That shit ain’t music. Sorry I’m in a bad mood but that song honestly might’ve been the reason haha
2
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Tue Jul 13 2021
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
This was good, enjoyed it. Some classics and the rest pretty listenable, not outstanding to me but still a keeper
4
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Wed Jul 21 2021
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Pretty solid but not my favorite. Wild how different / more melodic ‘Maps’ sounds in comparison to the rest of the albums but maybe I’m biased
3
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Thu Jul 22 2021
Destroyer
KISS
Meh, sorry grunge rock!
2
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Fri Jul 23 2021
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
I mean… cmon
5
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Mon Jul 26 2021
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Damn! This was a beauty!
5
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Tue Jul 27 2021
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Has some tunes, liked it, didn’t love it.
4
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Thu Aug 05 2021
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
Not my favorite, but a cool southern/western sound. Tons of steel guitar, would be fun to listen to at a camp sight or something haha
3
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Fri Aug 06 2021
Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
Woah!!! This was actually really really cool. Reminds me of a bunch of contemporary artists — like Sylvan Esso (male + female duo, less dance my though), Portis Head, and even gives me Billie Eilish inspiration vibes with the eerie vocals. Also a hidden Kanye sample in here. Really enjoyed this actually haha.
5
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Mon Aug 09 2021
Bad Company
Bad Company
This was a solid classic rock album. Seems like a cross of like Jackson Browne vocals with a somewhat Boston esque sound, but a little calmer. Some decent tunes but idk why but it didnt really stand out to me.
3
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Tue Aug 10 2021
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
I tried to give this a chance but it was definitely a pretty rough listen for me. Ciao.
2
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Wed Aug 11 2021
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
This has some classics but I actually didnt enjoy the whole as much as I expected to
3
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Fri Oct 01 2021
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Also wasnt wild about this despite the fact that its such a cult favorite. Maybe next time...
3
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Mon Oct 04 2021
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
This was pretty good! IDK really what it reminded me of, kinda like some of the Steve Windwood's solo career stuff? Sent to Dad but didnt find anything specifically that I loved
3
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Tue Oct 05 2021
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would. Hes still a legend but nothing stood out to me as a favorite. A couple classics but I dont think I'd need to return
3
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Wed Oct 06 2021
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Didnt do much for me unfortunately
2
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Thu Oct 07 2021
The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
Ok not gonna lie -- this was another TOUGH one for me. I am sure they were influential and have a unique sound, but to me it sounded like a far worse, more repetitive version of like the Talking Heads (which I like). Not a keeper for me. Looking forward to the next.
2
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Wed Oct 27 2021
Tapestry
Carole King
I mean, just insanely good. Bangers only. Outstanding, top top top top stuff.
5
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Thu Oct 28 2021
Calenture
The Triffids
Another one that wasn't really for me. Sounded almost like a tears for fears but without many of the redeeming qualities. Moving on!
2
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Fri Oct 29 2021
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Full of bangers! Great album
4
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Mon Nov 01 2021
Fun House
The Stooges
Not my favorite but I feel like I could see them being influential. Can hear like hints of the more rock-heavy Stones but these guys take it further. End of the last song had me rip my headphones off haha.
2
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Tue Nov 02 2021
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
This was killer! great find, would be a great thing to play in the kitchen while cooking dinner or something. Pleased with this one for sure.
5
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Wed Nov 03 2021
Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Sounds wildly similar to Joni Mitchell's stuff. In one song she even says 'circle' and it immediately made me think of the Circle Game. Pleasant enough but none of it really stuck out to me. Learned that House of the Rising Sun is essentially on old folk tune that's been adapted by many
3
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Thu Nov 04 2021
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Influential, im sure, but was tough to get through the whole thing as its pretty long. Was also listening at work to be fair. Still legends.
2
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Fri Nov 05 2021
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Hahaha ok I know the Smiths are iconic but I wasn't quite able to appreciate this as much as I should I think. Still some really important 80s sounds (guitar) and classsssssic 80s vocal style. Also last song and the album name are hilarious -- imagine pitching that to your entire band? "Ok what do you think if we write the last song and name the album about being vegetarian?".... Ill have to come back to some of their hits to be converted.
3
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Mon Nov 08 2021
Is This It
The Strokes
While I really like the best hits of the Strokes, I didn't find the entire album to be as listenable as I thought I would. Still enjoyed it, especially w/ someday and the modern age -- just expected to love it given how iconic the strokes are.
4
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Tue Nov 09 2021
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Another pretty heavy 80s sound. Tried to keep an open mind but wasn't really for me.
2
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Wed Nov 10 2021
Beautiful Freak
Eels
Wasn't crazy about this one -- a little too indie for me I think. Almost sounded like Wilco but I didn't find as many songs I loved. Cool cample of that Gladys Knight song that Atmosphere samples -- and I didn't hate the two songs at the end.
2
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Thu Nov 11 2021
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Obviously a familiar name but realized I had never really listened to him. Only really recognized Allison, but regardless he has a pretty cool style. Like Billy Joel but with more Guitar and rock pizazz
3
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Fri Nov 12 2021
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
None specifically grabbed me but they are all listenable. Pretty killer stuff and should revisit.
4
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Mon Nov 15 2021
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Outstanding. Loved it as a kid -- like it even more now. Blue Ridge Mountains is a damn near flawless song and the album has some killer mystique. 5/5
5
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Thu Mar 03 2022
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Haha damn, man, I feel like this has to be the most popular genre on this list. Seems like every other album is a British punk-rock band. I'm trying to give it a fair shake but finding it a bit tough admittedly.
2
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Fri Mar 04 2022
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
This was pretty cool -- would listen again to have on in the background in the kitchen or outside or something. Approve!
4
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Mon Mar 07 2022
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Actually really enjoyed this -- in the past I've tried to give Nirvana a go and was kinda luke-warm. But this album is killer and its funny to hear a bit of his personality.
5
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Tue Mar 08 2022
The College Dropout
Kanye West
I mean -- Do I even have to? Not my favorite of his first three, but so damn iconic.
5
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Wed Mar 09 2022
Rio
Duran Duran
Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. They are a real embodiment of the 80s. Random thought, but the last song "The Chauffeur" has a really cool sound and seems like its just begging for a modern remake with a big drop on the chorus.
4
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Wed Apr 06 2022
The Poet
Bobby Womack
I mean this dude is just an absolute legend. Have hardly ever heard a bad song and this song is just full of jams. 'Imagination' and 'If you think you're lonely now' are incredible.
5
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Thu Apr 07 2022
Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Pretty cool -- like little beats and tunes with no lyrics. Pretty solid work music and I liked it
4
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Fri Apr 08 2022
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Awesome -- great music all around. I'm not sure I realized what a big band musician he was. I always kinda figured more of his stuff was kinda stripped down, but it really sounds like classic 50's-60's big band music. Great for weddings, dinner, and cooking.
5
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Mon Apr 11 2022
In Utero
Nirvana
Some killer songs on here but think I prefer that live album before this. He definitely goes pretty wildly grunge on a few, but still picked up a few tunes -- Big fan of All Apologies, Rape Me, and of course.... Heart Shaped Box
4
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Tue Apr 12 2022
Disraeli Gears
Cream
Solid and I really like the hits but wasn't a fan of all of it. Still an iconic group and Sunshine of your love is obviously a banger
3
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Thu Apr 14 2022
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Haha pretty wild. A pretty classic 80s sound with all the synths even tho its a 79 album. Has some classics like "Here in my Car" and was fun for a bit but ultimately got a bit repetitive.
3
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Fri Apr 15 2022
Live At Leeds
The Who
I really owe it to myself to get more into The Who. I listened to this while trying to work (with covid) so I don't think its a really fair shake. Adding it to my "come back later" playlist. Its funny I haven't been able to pinpoint why I prefer other rockbands of the same era more -- maybe they were so early/innovative that it shows a bit?
4
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Mon Apr 18 2022
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
This wasnt it for me.
2
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Wed Aug 10 2022
Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
Maybe it’s Cuase I was working but was not a fan
2