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Tue Jun 22 2021
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Pueblo Nuevo is a nice jazz song.
I enjoyed Dos gardenias.
Buena Vista Social Club (Song) was nice.
Overall, not for me.
2
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Wed Jun 23 2021
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
LIstened to it a few times. I know the title-track and might have heard Do You Realize before. Everything else was new to me. Has some interesting sounds, but overall, it isn't something that grabbed me.
Standout tracks: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Part I. Fight Test, Do You Realize.
3
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Thu Jun 24 2021
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
I've known this album for years, but only listened to a few tracks. This time I put the headphones on and listened to it all. Intensely.
The well-known tracks are great and sound even better when listening so intensely.
Walk this Way and Sweet Emotion are the two songs I knew. The rest were new to me.
Toys in the Attic - Great start to the song. What a way to kick off the album.
Uncle Salty - Loved it.
Adam's Apple. ... She ate it... It was love at first bite! Cool.
Walk this way - MEGA-Classic.
Big Ten Inch Record - I like the groove! Now whip out your big ten-inch.... record.
Sweet Emotion - Classic. Perfect.
No More No More - It's alright....
You See Me Crying - I love Rock ballads. Steven Tyler's vulnerable side. Nice, not great, but nice way to end the album.
Stand Out Tracks:
Walk This Way
Sweet Emotion
Uncle Salty
Big Ten Inch Record
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Fri Jun 25 2021
Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
I'm not much of a fan of Jane's addiction. The lead singer's voice doesn't work for me. The music itself is mostly great if played loud. Enjoyable, but not great for me. I'm sure other's love it and and I have no problem with that. I'm sure if I listen again sometime in the future maybe it will capture me more than it did this listen.
3
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Sat Jun 26 2021
Drunk
Thundercat
2
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Sun Jun 27 2021
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
Such a great album. When this album came out I was obsessed with Alanis Morissette. The mid-to-late 90s belonged to her. Every song on this album may not be perfect (only one is actually) but it is SO good and it just brings back so many memories...it is a solid 5/5 for me.
Standouts:
You Oughtta Know, Perfect, Hand in My Pocket, You Learn, Ironic, Right Through You, Head Over Feet.
And in case you are wondering the one perfect song, is "Perfect". But You Oughtta Know that right?
5
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Mon Jun 28 2021
...And Justice For All
Metallica
One of their best. And they have had some great albums. This was the first one I bought from them. I have them all now, It is pretty great, start to finish.
5
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Tue Jun 29 2021
Machine Head
Deep Purple
5/5. Classic. In 2022 it will be 50 years great.
Standouts:
Highway Star
Smoke on the Water
Space Truckin'
Lazy
5
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Wed Jun 30 2021
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
I am a huge Queen fan, but this is one of those albums I know the least, so this was a great opportunity to listen to it thoroughly.
When the movie Baby Driver came out I remember listening to Brighton Rock over and over again. That was a great movie and I became a fan of the song too.
The rest of the album is still growing on me.
Standouts:
Killer Queen
Brighton Rock
Lily of the Valley & Dear Friends
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Thu Jul 01 2021
Nevermind
Nirvana
Hard not to give this a perfect 5/5.
So many great songs and a few pretty good ones mixed in. RIP Kurt.
5
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Fri Jul 02 2021
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
4.5 / 5. Bye, Bye Love is a horrible addition to this album. Everything else is great.
5
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Sat Jul 03 2021
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
Sounds good. Need more listening time.
3
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Sun Jul 04 2021
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Seemed to go on forever. I like the music, but not so much all at once. I got tired of it.
2
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Mon Jul 05 2021
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Need to listen again!
3
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Tue Jul 06 2021
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
seemed ok
3
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Wed Jul 07 2021
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Paul lives. Classic.
5
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Thu Jul 08 2021
The Visitors
ABBA
It's nice.
3
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Fri Jul 09 2021
Fred Neil
Fred Neil
4
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Sat Jul 10 2021
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Jam-packed with classic Beatles masterpieces. I'm a Beatles fan, but I love the White Album, Sgt Pepper and Abbey Road much more than this one.
4
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Sun Jul 11 2021
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Five stars. Easy. Next.
5
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Mon Jul 12 2021
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Big fan of deez guys! This album need more listening time from me to increase the star rating.
3
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Tue Jul 13 2021
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
I like Traffic, but this one is one that needs many more listens to appreciate.
3
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Wed Jul 14 2021
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
An eclectic mix of musical styles from Disco to Punk Rock. The album seemed pleasing, but since this was a first listen for me, it didn't grab me right away. Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll is a song that I've heard before and recognized it right away. I had no idea previously, who sang it or when it was from.
Stand Out Songs: Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll
3
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Thu Jul 15 2021
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
It's alright. Not a big fan of Bob Dylan.
3
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Fri Jul 16 2021
If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
Solid three stars for now, maybe upon further listens this can be a 4 star album.
3
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Sat Jul 17 2021
Vivid
Living Colour
One great song. I used to listen to this quite a bit when it came out. I don't remember most of the songs now.
3
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Sun Jul 18 2021
Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
short album. seemed ok, first listen.
3
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Mon Jul 19 2021
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
1st listen. Don't know any of the songs, heard of the Wu Tang Clan... Need to listen more.
2
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Tue Jul 20 2021
Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
1st Listen. Mostly liked it.
3
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Wed Jul 21 2021
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
FIVE stars. Strong album. A classic start to finish.
5
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Thu Jul 22 2021
Illmatic
Nas
I don't like the language, but the music is phenomenal. What a talent. Really enjoyed this. Listened to it at least three times today and just keeps getting better.
4
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Fri Jul 23 2021
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
3/5. First Listen. Has potential. :)
3
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Sat Jul 24 2021
Closer
Joy Division
3/5. First listen. I enjoyed the last couple songs the most.
3
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Sun Jul 25 2021
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Very good
3
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Mon Jul 26 2021
London Calling
The Clash
Classic
4
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Tue Jul 27 2021
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Never heard this album before. It seems ok, I'm giving it a 2/5 for now. We'll see if it gets better with time. Nothing stood out to me on this album.
2
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Wed Jul 28 2021
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Half of this album is a solid 4. But overall, I'm giving it a 3/5.
3
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Thu Jul 29 2021
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
2
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Fri Jul 30 2021
Mothership Connection
Parliament
3/5 Great Funk.
3
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Sat Jul 31 2021
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
Yep, again. Not bad.
2
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Sun Aug 01 2021
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
One star for excessive language & disrespect to women. The music etc was just ok for me as well. Don't get me wrong I love rap, hip-hop etc, but only if it is good. This was NOT good.
1
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Mon Aug 02 2021
Da Capo
Love
Don't know the album. Hear one other by Love on this "Albums to listen to before you die" series. I do like the sound of this one. "7 and 7 is" is a nice pre-pre-punk sound. I can see why other punk bands have recorded it. Not bad. Revelation almost gives me a "Doors"/"Jim Morrison" feel. Interesting because this came out before anyone ever heard of the Doors.
Stand outs: Orange Skies, Que Vida! The Castle, She Comes in Colors.
This is a 3/5 for me. Which is a "good rating" for an album I hear for the first time. I can see this one growing on me and just getting stronger. I smell a 4/5 in its future.
3
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Tue Aug 03 2021
All Mod Cons
The Jam
2nd listen. Great stuff
4
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Wed Aug 04 2021
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Very good. Not a big Elvis fan. Overall 3/5
Standouts: I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin'), Blue Moon, and Blue Suede Shoes.
3
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Thu Aug 05 2021
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
Solid 3/5. This one will only get better.
3
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Fri Aug 06 2021
Eternally Yours
The Saints
First listen 3/5. My kind of music!
3
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Sat Aug 07 2021
Live At The Regal
B.B. King
Good for the genre. 3/5
3
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Sun Aug 08 2021
Abraxas
Santana
Good stuff
3
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Mon Aug 09 2021
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
Interesting sound. First listen for me. Never heard of them before. I like it more than I thought. Heard it several times today. 2/5 for now...
2
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Tue Aug 10 2021
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2
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Wed Aug 11 2021
The Coral
The Coral
2
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Thu Aug 12 2021
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Zero. Total Crap. Can't believe people like this.
1
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Fri Aug 13 2021
Sincere
Mj Cole
I have no idea how this is a "must listen to" album. It is very average at best. Never heard of this group, never heard of any of the songs. Maybe it gets better with time, but for me, it has to be a 1/5 for now.
1
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Sat Aug 14 2021
Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
Another solid classic by LC
5
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Sun Aug 15 2021
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens is always good to listen to. 3/5
3
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Mon Aug 16 2021
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
5/5. Know this album so well. It is a masterpiece.
Every song is great.
5
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Tue Aug 17 2021
Groovin'
The Young Rascals
3/5. A few really great songs, the rest have a familiar sound, even though I don't know the songs. You Better Run? Really? I thought that was a Pat Benetar song!
Standouts: How Can I be Sure? Groovin' You Better Run, A Place in the Sun.
3
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Wed Aug 18 2021
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
I have three accounts, and this is the third listen for me. The first two times I gave this album a 3/5 stars rating. I had never heard of her before. Now, I'm kind of a fan. This album is pretty great. Solid 4/5 now.
4
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Thu Aug 19 2021
Elastica
Elastica
First listen. Never heard of them before. I like the sound for the most part. I think this one will grow on me with time. Good alternative rock. 2/5 (for now).
2
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Fri Aug 20 2021
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Love his voice and style.
3
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Sat Aug 21 2021
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
First listen. Sounds good. Like to hear more of it.
2
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Sun Aug 22 2021
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
5/5. Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest bands ever.
All songs are amazing.
5
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Mon Aug 23 2021
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
2nd time around for me. 4/5. Great sound. Classic.
4
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Tue Aug 24 2021
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
4
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Wed Aug 25 2021
Night Life
Ray Price
Eh
2
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Thu Aug 26 2021
C'est Chic
CHIC
Ok 2/5
2
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Fri Aug 27 2021
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Know this album well. One of my favorites from the Genre. 5/5.
Standouts: So What, Freddie Freeloader
5
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Sat Aug 28 2021
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
First Listen. Reminds me of De La Soul's Three Feet High and Rising... Love it.
I'm giving this a 3/5 (which for me on first listen) is very high.
3
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Sun Aug 29 2021
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Interesting, deam-like songs.
3
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Mon Aug 30 2021
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Know and love CCR. Some really great classics on this album. It almost feels like a Greatest Hits album, but it isn't. This is a solid 5/5. Classic. Love it.
5
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Tue Aug 31 2021
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
If this was a single LP it would be a strong 5 stars. A lot of great songs on this one.
4
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Wed Sep 01 2021
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
First Listen. Very good stuff. Better than expected.
3
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Thu Sep 02 2021
Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Second listen. Very nice music to have on in the background. Really enjoying the music.
3
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Fri Sep 03 2021
All Directions
The Temptations
2/5 first listen. Couple good songs.
2
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Sat Sep 04 2021
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
2
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Sun Sep 05 2021
Pink Flag
Wire
Good
2
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Mon Sep 06 2021
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
First Listen. Sounds pretty good.
2
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Tue Sep 07 2021
Raw Power
The Stooges
Second Listen. 2/5 for me this time. I think it's good, but need to hear more.
2
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Wed Sep 08 2021
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
I thought Greatest Hits albums weren't part of the deal for this collection of albums? That is what this kind of is, isn't it? Don't get me wrong, it's great music, and I enjoyed it.
3
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Thu Sep 09 2021
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
First Listen. Nothing special here. One good song. One. The rest seemed just blah to me. I'll give it another chance someday but for now, 1/5
1
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Fri Sep 10 2021
Being There
Wilco
First Listen. Really like some of the songs. I'm excited to hear this one again. It is listed as Alternative Country / Alternative Rock. I feel more alternative rock than country on many songs, others the country comes through. Very nice. 2/5
Standouts: Misunderstood.
2
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Sat Sep 11 2021
Dirty
Sonic Youth
Second Listen. Still enjoying it second time around 3/5.
3
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Sun Sep 12 2021
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
The more I hear this one the more I like it. Second Listen. 4/5.
Black Sabbath. Evil Woman. The Wizard. NI.B.
4
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Mon Sep 13 2021
Superunknown
Soundgarden
First listen. Sounded ok. One well known song. 2/5
2
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Pump
Aerosmith
Good
3
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Wed Sep 15 2021
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Rehab is a great song. The rest of the album is solid. My first time listening to this one. Like to hear more. 2/5 for now. Promising though.
2
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Thu Sep 16 2021
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
One of the best in the Genre. Heard this many times when it came out. Was really glad to hear it again today. Still as good as ever. 4/5.
4
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Fri Sep 17 2021
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Not your typical Beach Boys sound, but this is really nice. I really enjoyed the songs. I think after hearing it more the rating will go up quite a bit. Right now I'll give it a 3/5 for first listen.
Stand Outs: Disney Girls (I always loved the Art Garfunkel version, and didn't know it was originally a Beach Boys song).
3
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Sat Sep 18 2021
Me Against The World
2Pac
First lIsten. Ok for me. Too many N's and F's.... 2/5
2
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Sun Sep 19 2021
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
First Listen. Very good. Like to hear more. Low 2/5 for now. Standout is Runaway. This is an amazing song, start to finish. I think I may have heard it before, because it sounded familiar but when it started I was totally focused on it the whole time.
2
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Mon Sep 20 2021
Smash
The Offspring
First listen. Some great songs
2
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Tue Sep 21 2021
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
First listen. I think this is my favorite Bob Dylan album.
This one will only get better with time.
Standouts: Make You Feel My Love
3/5.
3
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Wed Sep 22 2021
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
First Listen. It's a great album and it's live.
3
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Thu Sep 23 2021
New Wave
The Auteurs
First Listen. Never heard of this band before. Listened a few times today. This is really good. The songs felt so familiar and comfortable by the end of the night - I knew this was something special.
3/5 (for a first listen, that is a great score).
3
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Fri Sep 24 2021
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
First listen. Love other Zappa albums. Not getting this one though.
2
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Sat Sep 25 2021
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
First Listen.
I wish I understood Portuguese because I think the lyrics have to be as amazing as the melodies. This album has such an amazing, calming presence.
This is one of those albums I would have never listened to in my life. So I am grateful that it is on this list so I did get the chance to hear it. I can't wait to listen to more of it in the future. My rating may seem low for now, but I know this album will only go up as I listen to it more.
2.5/5
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Sun Sep 26 2021
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
First Listen. I am sure back in the 60's this might have been something. but, to hear it now in 2021 for the first time. It kind of loses something. It does have some good sounds, so I'll give it a chance again in the future.
2/5 for now.
2
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Mon Sep 27 2021
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
First Listen. Smooth.
2/5
2
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Tue Sep 28 2021
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
Love Leonard. 5/5
5
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Wed Sep 29 2021
Paris 1919
John Cale
2
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Thu Sep 30 2021
Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
First Listen. Rock classics India style. Not bad.
2
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Fri Oct 01 2021
Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Second listen. First was a 2/5 the first time and stays a 2/5 for me this time. It is fine, it's really good music. Just not exciting for me.
2
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Sat Oct 02 2021
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
2
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Sun Oct 03 2021
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Mega-Classic. 5/5
5
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Mon Oct 04 2021
Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
First Listen. I know a couple of the songs. The rest of the album seems solid.
2/5
2
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Tue Oct 05 2021
Fragile
Yes
Classic. 3/5.
3
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Wed Oct 06 2021
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
1/5.
1
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Thu Oct 07 2021
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Second Listen. Becoming a very familiar album to me. Some call this album 'boring' but, it is not. It is a comfortable album. I enjoyed it from start to finish and look forward to hearing it again. First listen I gave this a 2/5, now it is a solid 3/5.
3
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Fri Oct 08 2021
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Albums like this can be difficult. You really have to be in the right mood. I'd say for the genre, it was quite good and better than expected. I'd enjoy hearing it again sometime when the mood is right. For me just 2/5 for now though.
2
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Sat Oct 09 2021
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
2
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Sun Oct 10 2021
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
2/5
Too many F's and N's...
2
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Mon Oct 11 2021
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Produced by Brian Eno. Something really good about this album. At first, I thought it was just another boring (mostly) instrumental album, but this one caught me by surprise. I really enjoyed it. Like to hear it again.
3/5
Standouts: Penguin Cafe Single
3
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Tue Oct 12 2021
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Loved the first massive attack album I seen on here. This one, not yet. 2/5
2
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Wed Oct 13 2021
Pretenders
Pretenders
Great. 4/5
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Thu Oct 14 2021
The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
First Listen. I know a couple of the songs, but the rest is new to me. Love it on first listen.
Standouts: The Message, Scorpio, It's Nasty, It's a Shame
3/5
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Fri Oct 15 2021
A Seat at the Table
Solange
First listen. Never heard of her before. Nothing stood out to me on first listen. Need to hear more.
2
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Sat Oct 16 2021
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
First listen. Not my style of music. Good for background, study music though.
2
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Sun Oct 17 2021
Dear Science
TV On The Radio
First Listen. Never heard of them before.
Definitely a sound I like. Very enjoyable album.
I'll listen to this one again.
2/5 for now.
2
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Mon Oct 18 2021
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Second Listen. It's funny because I like Kate Bush. This album doesn't do it for me except one song: This Woman's Work. Reminds of the end of the movie: She's Having a Baby. Great.
Standouts: This Woman's Work.
2
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Tue Oct 19 2021
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
A few classics! 3/5 Solid.
3
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Wed Oct 20 2021
Shaft
Isaac Hayes
Not the first time I've heard this album. It is great. Every song is great. I love the progressive soul sounds!
Solid 4/5.
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Thu Oct 21 2021
This Is Hardcore
Pulp
First Listen. Don't know the band at all. I was expecting something more 'hardcore', but I'm happy that this wasn't another metal band.
I really hear a David Bowie influence when I listened to it. Does this mean they are not original? Just listening to the music and taking it for what it is, I think it isn't bad. But, at this point, I'm not sold on it. Like to hear more. 2/5
2
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Fri Oct 22 2021
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
First listen. This is my kind of music. Never heard of them before though. I enjoyed it and like to hear more of it in the future. 2/5 for now.
2
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Sat Oct 23 2021
Sea Change
Beck
Very good. Easy listen. 3/5
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Sun Oct 24 2021
Arise
Sepultura
Second listen. Still loud. Still hard to listen to. You really have to be in the mood for this kind of music to enjoy. The music is much more enjoyable than the screaming. 2/5
2
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Mon Oct 25 2021
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
Second list within the past two weeks. Gave it a 2/5 then and still just a 2/5 for me now. I will say that I am enjoying it more this time than last time, but not enough right now. I can see this being a 3/5 sometime in the future.
2
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Tue Oct 26 2021
Close To The Edge
Yes
First listen. I like Yes, first I heard of this album though. After listening to it a few times, I'm not feeling it yet. 2/5 for now.
2
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Wed Oct 27 2021
American Idiot
Green Day
Quite a few big, well known songs. The rest seem pretty good as well. I like it. 3/5 for now (First listen).
3
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Thu Oct 28 2021
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
First Listen. Morrissey's voice: good or annoying. Couple good songs. Need to hear more. 2/5.
2
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Fri Oct 29 2021
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Well, that was interesting. Enjoyed this one more with headphones on and no distractions. Amazing sounds and sampling. Love to hear more. For now, first listen, a strong 2/5.
2
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Sat Oct 30 2021
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
First Listen. 2/5
2
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Sun Oct 31 2021
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Its good.
2
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Mon Nov 01 2021
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Good.
3
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Tue Nov 02 2021
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Frank is always great
3
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Wed Nov 03 2021
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Love it! 4/5
4
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Thu Nov 04 2021
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
So classic. Love early Rod Stewart. 3/5
3
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Fri Nov 05 2021
Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Not a fan of Mariah Carey. 2/5
2
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Sat Nov 06 2021
Rocks
Aerosmith
2nd Listen. Pretty damn classic. 3/5
3
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Sun Nov 07 2021
Street Life
The Crusaders
I know the song Street Life. The rest is just nice funky jazz. No problems with it at all. I look forward to hearing more of it. First Listen. 2/5
2
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Mon Nov 08 2021
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
First listen. I know a lot of people are fans. I'm not getting it yet. Nice music, but nothing special.
2
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Tue Nov 09 2021
Aja
Steely Dan
Great sounds
3
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Wed Nov 10 2021
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
Knew this album when it came out. It hasn't aged well, but is still enjoyable. Half the songs are good, the other half are pretty bad.
2
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Thu Nov 11 2021
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
First Listen. Good quality punk. LIke to hear more.
2
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Fri Nov 12 2021
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Changes and Life on Mars are great classic Bowie songs. First time hearing the rest of the album. 3/5
3
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Sat Nov 13 2021
Hotel California
Eagles
One of the easiest 5/5 I can give. Love this album. Heard it at least a thousand times over the years.
5
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Sun Nov 14 2021
Make Yourself
Incubus
First Listen. Drive is the only song I knew before listening. It seems like a decent album.
2
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Mon Nov 15 2021
Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
first listen. It's ok.
2/5
2
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Tue Nov 16 2021
Vespertine
Björk
First listen. Very interesting album. I need more listens to this one. I think this one will be rated higher in future listens but for now it is a 2/5.
2
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Wed Nov 17 2021
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
I recognize the name, but I have never heard any of her music before. I love her sound though and I will definitely listen to more of her.
This is my first listen. Absolutely love it, but need to hear it more! 3/5 for now.
3
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Thu Nov 18 2021
Under Construction
Missy Elliott
First Listen. Besides the couple of songs that I knew, I didn't enjoy much of the rest of the album. It really isn't my kind of music. I do think that Work It is one of the best of the genre - so props to her for that one!
2/5
2
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Fri Nov 19 2021
A Northern Soul
The Verve
First listen. Nothing stands out to me on this album. Every song is very forgettable. Maybe it will get better next time I hear it. 2/5 for now.
2
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Sat Nov 20 2021
No Other
Gene Clark
2
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Sun Nov 21 2021
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Good
3
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Mon Nov 22 2021
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
Second Listen. Starting to really grow on me. I wasn't crazy about it the first time I heard it. 3/5
3
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Tue Nov 23 2021
Abbey Road
Beatles
Easy 5/5... Can I give it a 6? Classic start to finish.
5
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Wed Nov 24 2021
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Know it well. Great Elton John album. 4/5
4
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Thu Nov 25 2021
The La's
The La's
Second Listen. Still very enjoyable. There she goes is a perfect Alternative song. The rest of the album is still growing on me. Some of the songs have a modern 60's feel to them. So many great songs on this album.
3/5
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Fri Nov 26 2021
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Some albums are just nice and nothing more. For me this is one of them. My second time having this one come up in my daily listen. 2/5
2
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Sat Nov 27 2021
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Total crap.
1
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Sun Nov 28 2021
Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
An old-style that is hard to listen to for the first time in 2021. It's fine, and I'm sure it was great back in '65. 2/5
2
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Mon Nov 29 2021
Like A Prayer
Madonna
Haven't heard this one in a long time. It surprised me how good it was. I thought it was just a bunch of pop hits, but the music is good. 5/5
5
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Tue Nov 30 2021
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
First listen. Pretty good for scream rock. 2/5
2
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Wed Dec 01 2021
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3
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Thu Dec 02 2021
Country Life
Roxy Music
2nd listen. Starting to grow on me. 3/5
3
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Urban Hymns
The Verve
First listen. Bitter Sweet Memories has always been a favorite of mine. Never heard the rest of the album. I really like Sonnet as well. The rest of the album just kept getting better throughout the day. 2/5 for now.
2
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Sat Dec 04 2021
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
The oldest son of Feli Kuti, Femi Kuti is just as talented! There are just some days when this is the perfect thing to listen to - today, for me, was one of those days. So glad to welcome this album into my life. I absolutely loved this album and I can't wait to get to know it better.
3
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Sun Dec 05 2021
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Some great songs on this album: Sweet Dream, Love is a Stranger but I think Jennifer stands out as my favorite.
The Walk was enjoyable as well. Great sound.
3/5.
3
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Mon Dec 06 2021
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Brilliant. Always loved this album. 4/5
4
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Tue Dec 07 2021
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
I've enjoyed many other Van Morrison albums more than this one. It might take a bit longer to appreciate this one. 2/5.
2
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Wed Dec 08 2021
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
First Listen. There are a few truly great songs on this album. The rest of the album was unknown to me. 3/5
3
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Thu Dec 09 2021
Nixon
Lambchop
Lambchop? Never heard of them. But, you know what? I really like it. It is an interesting sound. I don't think it feels country or even alternative country at all. I think the songs seemed a big on the dull side the first time I heard it but they really started growing on me. The tone and feeling of the album is quite nice. Lyrically, it sounds like a hodgepodge of nonsense at times, but if you read between the lines you can get of gist of what they are saying (sometimes). Interesting none-the-less. I'm giving it only a 2/5 for now, but I am sure that will go up with further listens.
2
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Fri Dec 10 2021
Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
2nd listen in the past week. Enjoyable.
3
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Sat Dec 11 2021
american dream
LCD Soundsystem
It's pretty good. But, nothing I would listen to outside of this list.
2
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Sun Dec 12 2021
Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Such an old style. I'm sure is was good back in the day. 2/5
2
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Mon Dec 13 2021
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Good electronic music.
3
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Tue Dec 14 2021
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Oh Leonard, the Darker the better! Cheers brother, I'm sure you are up there still singing. Thanks for all you gave us.
4
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Wed Dec 15 2021
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
I like the Sex Pistols, I like PIL, but this album... I didn't know it even existed... hard one to enjoy. Maybe after I listen a few more times... 2/5
2
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Thu Dec 16 2021
Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Never heard of him before but his music sounds familiar. Either he is doing someone else's style or they are all doing his. Good for what it is. 2/5
2
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Fri Dec 17 2021
I Should Coco
Supergrass
Definitely my kind of music. Need to hear more of it. For sure. 2/5.
2
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Sat Dec 18 2021
Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
Sounds pretty good.
2
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Sun Dec 19 2021
Another Green World
Brian Eno
2nd listen. I'm really beginning to enjoy this album.
Standouts: I'll Come Running, Sky Saw, St. Elmo's Fire, Zawinul Lava (sounds very much like the "song" from his ambient music album).
3
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Mon Dec 20 2021
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
Enjoyable.
2
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Tue Dec 21 2021
Stankonia
OutKast
Ms. Jackson was the first Outkast songs I remember hearing from them. I loved it. What a great and unique sound they had. So Fresh and So Clean was pretty good too, BoB ok. This was the first time I heard the album though. They have a great sound. The explicit lyrics bring it down a peg for me though. Still a really great album. 3/5.
3
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Wed Dec 22 2021
Whatever
Aimee Mann
I really thought I was going to love this, but, honestly, I didn't. None of these songs stand out to me at all. I'm shocked. Maybe on another day, I'll like it more. 2/5
2
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Thu Dec 23 2021
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Haven’t listened to this in a long time.
4
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Fri Dec 24 2021
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
Better than most rap. Never heard of this guy before. His use of the Billy Squire song is good.
3
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Sat Dec 25 2021
Horses
Patti Smith
2
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Sun Dec 26 2021
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
3
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Mon Dec 27 2021
Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
Amazing. Really enjoyed this unique sound.
3
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Tue Dec 28 2021
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Its nice. 3/5
3
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Wed Dec 29 2021
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
Good. 3/5
3
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Thu Dec 30 2021
Basket of Light
Pentangle
It's ok for an old style of music that just doesn't work anymore. 2/5.
2
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Fri Dec 31 2021
Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
One of my least favorite Tom Waits' albums. I don't get it. 2/5
2
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Sat Jan 01 2022
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Bring the noise is great.
2
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Sun Jan 02 2022
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
Great album. 4/5.
Standouts: No Sleep till Brooklyn, Fight For Your Right, Brass Monkey, Girls, Rhymin & Stealin', Hold it Now, Hit it, She's Crafty, Paul Revere.
4
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Mon Jan 03 2022
Gris Gris
Dr. John
The first time I heard this, I thought it was an odd album to have on a list like this, but it is starting to grow on me. Getting better each time I hear it. 3/5.
3
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Tue Jan 04 2022
Be
Common
Horible. 1/5
1
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Wed Jan 05 2022
The Only Ones
The Only Ones
2
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Thu Jan 06 2022
The Slider
T. Rex
Good
3
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Fri Jan 07 2022
Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
Its allright 2/5
2
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Sat Jan 08 2022
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Such a easy listen. Very enjoyable. 3/5
3
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Sun Jan 09 2022
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
Excellent. 3/5
3
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Mon Jan 10 2022
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Loved it.
3
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Tue Jan 11 2022
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
3
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Wed Jan 12 2022
Hms Fable
Shack
2
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Thu Jan 13 2022
Bummed
Happy Mondays
Ok
2
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Fri Jan 14 2022
Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
First Listen. Interesting sounds.
3
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Sat Jan 15 2022
Graceland
Paul Simon
Classic
5
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Sun Jan 16 2022
The Bends
Radiohead
Great
4
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Mon Jan 17 2022
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Awesome early Metallica!
4/5
4
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Tue Jan 18 2022
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2
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Wed Jan 19 2022
Shalimar
Rahul Dev Burman
Interesting. Got better as the day went on.
2
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Thu Jan 20 2022
Real Life
Magazine
Not bad
2
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Fri Jan 21 2022
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
The Killing Moon is a great song. The rest of the album seems pretty good. I'd enjoy hearing this one again.
2/5 for now.
2
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Sat Jan 22 2022
Disraeli Gears
Cream
3
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Sun Jan 23 2022
The Joshua Tree
U2
4.5 / 5.0
Such a great album! Most of the songs are iconic!
4
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Mon Jan 24 2022
Elephant
The White Stripes
Not my favorite White Strips album, but there are a handful of gems on it.
3
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Tue Jan 25 2022
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Nice
3
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Wed Jan 26 2022
The College Dropout
Kanye West
Good
3
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Thu Jan 27 2022
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
3rd listen. 4/5.
Some great Otis classics like I've Been Lovin' You Too Long, Respect (which Aretha Franklin's version became a classic). and Satisfaction (his version of the Rolling Stones classic is unique and soulful).
Other Notable songs: You Don't Miss Your Water, Down in the Valley, Change Gonna Come, Rock me Baby, Wonderful World, and My Girl.
4
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Fri Jan 28 2022
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Classic.
3
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Sat Jan 29 2022
21
Adele
Really good album.
4
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Sun Jan 30 2022
Brothers
The Black Keys
Tighten Up - great.
Howlin' For You - great.
Others: Everlasting Light
Good sound.
3/5
3
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Mon Jan 31 2022
Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
Not really the kind of music that I choose to listen to but, this is a very nice album. I like his version of Crusin' but it isn't unique enough from the original Smokey Robinson version to make it stand out. It is nice that he is able to bring the song to a new generation of fans.
2/5
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Tue Feb 01 2022
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
This is a really great album. I have heard a couple of the songs before the rest were 'new' for me. There are a lot of cover versions on the album mixed with a couple of Johnny Cash originals. His cover versions are amazing - especially Hurt.
Standouts: Hurt, I Hung My Head, In My Life, The Man Comes Around, Danny Boy, Desperado, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry.
4/5
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Wed Feb 02 2022
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
2nd listen. Some true classics. Great sound and style. 3/5
3
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Thu Feb 03 2022
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
One of the best live albums in rock.
3/5
Standouts: Surrender, I Want You to Want Me. Aint That a Shame.
Others: Big Eyes, Goodnight Now
From the full concert CD: Speak Now, California Man, Downed, Oh Caroline
3
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Fri Feb 04 2022
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
2
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Sat Feb 05 2022
Truth
Jeff Beck
It's pretty good, but not exactly what I listen to. I think once I become more familiar with it, it will be better. 2/5 for now.
Best songs: Shapes of Things, Morning Dew, You Shook Me, Beck's Bolero,
2
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Sun Feb 06 2022
The Yes Album
Yes
2nd listen. Wish I liked it more than I do. It's good, but not that great for me.
3/5
3
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Mon Feb 07 2022
Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
First time I ever heard of Grizzly Bear.
Songs I liked: All We Ask.
For now a 2/5, but I think it is better than that.
2
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Tue Feb 08 2022
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Some really great songs pack this gem. 3/5.
3
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Wed Feb 09 2022
The Poet
Bobby Womack
Second Listen.
Standouts: If You Think You're Lonely Now
Others: Just My Imagination, Where Do We Go From Here
2
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Thu Feb 10 2022
John Prine
John Prine
2nd Listen. Really starting to enjoy this one. 3/5
"side 1" is better than "side 2" but overall still really good.
3
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Fri Feb 11 2022
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Third Listen. janis Joplin is great, the album is ok. 3/5
3
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Sat Feb 12 2022
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
First time hearing the album. I have heard to Tito Puente, but was not familiar with the music. I definitely enjoyed it. Not something I would listen to outside of this list though. Still it has a great sound and puts you in a good mood.
3/5
3
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Sun Feb 13 2022
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Not a big fan of this kind of music anymore, but I did really think it was pretty good. If I am ever in the mood for something like this, I'll definitely think of it.
3/5
3
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Mon Feb 14 2022
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
Need to hear it again. I think it is pretty nice. 2/5 for now.
2
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Tue Feb 15 2022
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
2nd listen. Interesting album. Some good songs and some great songs. 4/5
Standouts: Coconut, Gotta Get Up, Without You,
Others: Driving Along, Early in the Morning, Moonbeam Song, Let the Good Times Roll, Jump into the Fire. Down
4
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Wed Feb 16 2022
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
3rd Listen. Great album. Brings back a lot of memories of the times. :)
4/5
4
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Thu Feb 17 2022
Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
interesting sound. 2/5
2
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Fri Feb 18 2022
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
WOW. Incredible album. First time hearing it. I think I'm an instant fan of Nick Cave. Great voice and tone. The songs are all amazing. I can see this one becoming a favorite of mine in the near future.
Standouts: Into My Arms, People Ain't No Good, Lime Tree Arbour,
3.5 / 5
3
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Sat Feb 19 2022
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
It's nice. Not what I usually listen to, but enjoyable. 2/5
2
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Sun Feb 20 2022
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Never Mind the rest of the Punk in this list, Here's the Sex Pistols!
Now, this is good punk rock. Absolute classic!
4.5/5
4
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Mon Feb 21 2022
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Gets a little better each time I hear it.
3/5
3
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Tue Feb 22 2022
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
First time hearing this one from an artist I have loved for years.
Really love the song "Borrowed Tune" (it's a 5/5).
3/5
3
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Wed Feb 23 2022
Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
Second Listen. One of the most interesting (in a bizarre way) albums on the list. I don't think any one song stands out, they are all fairly equal to me. I have a favorable opinion of the album this time around, not sure if I think it is worthy of the list, but I enjoyed it.
3/5
3
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Thu Feb 24 2022
Hypnotised
The Undertones
3
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Fri Feb 25 2022
Frank
Amy Winehouse
It’s fine. 2/5
2
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Sat Feb 26 2022
Document
R.E.M.
One of their finest.
Standouts: It's the End of the World, The One I Love, Finest Worksong, Fireplace.
Really every song is memorable.
4/5
4
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Sun Feb 27 2022
Tical
Method Man
nah
1
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Mon Feb 28 2022
Microshift
Hookworms
2
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Tue Mar 01 2022
Moon Safari
Air
Interesting and enjoyable.
3
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Wed Mar 02 2022
Cut
The Slits
Interesting. I like it, but really need to hear it again.
2
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Thu Mar 03 2022
With The Beatles
Beatles
Early Beatles' albums have too many covers. Do they make the album better or worse? I prefer the true Beatles songs. There are some good ones. This is one of my least favorite Beatles albums. That being said it is still very good. 4/5
4
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Fri Mar 04 2022
Rapture
Anita Baker
Really good album.
3.5 / 5
3
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Sat Mar 05 2022
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
One of the best albums of the decade. Packed with great songs, this album is a pleasure from start to finish.
Standouts: Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger, Roll with It, Morning Glory.
Others: all the rest!
A very strong 4/5.
(Note: I don't give 5's to just a TRULY great album that has survived the test of time. )
4
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Sun Mar 06 2022
Chelsea Girl
Nico
I want to give it a 4/5, I really enjoy it, but by the end I am a little tired of her voice and tone. 3.5/5.
3
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Mon Mar 07 2022
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
Fell in love with this album when I got it back in 1982. I loved the sound of the song, IGY and quickly the rest of this album became a classic to me. I am grateful that the extended version contains True Companion from Heavy Metal (Soundtrack) and Century's End from the Bright Lights, Big City Soundtrack were included. I really think these two songs complete the album quite well.
This is a rare 5/5 from me.
5
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Tue Mar 08 2022
Smile
Brian Wilson
3/5. Most of the songs are enjoyable.
3
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Wed Mar 09 2022
Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
First time hearing of this guy. I really like it. I want to hear more of it.
3/5
3
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Thu Mar 10 2022
Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Nut Rocker is a classic. Interesting Classical Rock sound. I can see why people like it. 3/5 for me now. Definitely one I'll keep in my playlist for a while. I think it will grow on me.
3
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Fri Mar 11 2022
Wild Gift
X
Not bad. 2/5
2
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Sat Mar 12 2022
Rio
Duran Duran
Pretty classic. 4/5.
4
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Sun Mar 13 2022
Faust IV
Faust
Hmmmm. Never heard of this before. Need to hear it again to know if I like it….
2
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Mon Mar 14 2022
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Never heard of Nick Cave before starting this project, now I've heard a couple of his albums and I think I'm a fan. Love the sound, style and music.
3/5 for now because I need to hear more of it.
3
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Tue Mar 15 2022
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Was great in its day. 3/5
3
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Wed Mar 16 2022
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
Pretty good. 3/5
3
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Thu Mar 17 2022
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Really great. Enjoyed it. I knew the first song, that was it.
3
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Fri Mar 18 2022
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
It's nice, but not my kind of music. 2/5. Too much old country twang for my liking.
2
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Sat Mar 19 2022
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Really good. 3/5
3
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Sun Mar 20 2022
Revolver
Beatles
4/5. It is great.
4
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Mon Mar 21 2022
Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Never heard of them before. Seems ok on first listen.
Stand outs: Range Life, Cut Your Hair, Gold Soundz.
2.5/5
2
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Tue Mar 22 2022
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Classic. 4/5
I don't think that L'America ever stood out to me as one of the best songs on this album until now. There are the typical standards on this album that everyone who knows classic rock will know: Riders on the Storm, LA Woman and Love her Madly. Then there are the others like The WASP, that true Doors fans know and love. There really isn't a bad song on the album.
Standouts: Riders on the Storm, L'America. Love Her Madly, L.A. Woman,
4
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Wed Mar 23 2022
Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
2
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Thu Mar 24 2022
B-52's
The B-52's
I got this album as a gift back in the early 80s. I knew Rock Lobster, the rest was new (to me) at the time. I immediately loved it. It really brings back memories. The LP I had skipped during Dance this Mess Around and it would loop on one track over and over again. I actually recorded the skipping version to a cassette… eventually, the album self-corrected and the skip went away. Every time I hear that song, it makes me think of the loop, and I heard it in my head…. The album is great, start to finish. I think Wild Planet (their next album) is just as good, if not better. Glad to see this one (at least) on the list. 5/5.
5
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Fri Mar 25 2022
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Its fine
3
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Sat Mar 26 2022
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
It's fine
3
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Sun Mar 27 2022
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Green Onions is a great song. Rinky Dink is a decent cover. Mo Onions is just a continuation of Green Onions and It's good. The rest of the album contains cover versions of other popular songs around the time this album came out. If there were more original material like Green Onions I can see this being worthy of being on this list, but with a bunch of covers, it hardly makes the cut for me.
Still enjoyable, just not great. 3/5.
3
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Mon Mar 28 2022
Viva Hate
Morrissey
Very good
3
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Tue Mar 29 2022
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Better than expected. 3/5
3
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Wed Mar 30 2022
90
808 State
2.5/ 5 at best. It's definitely nothing special. I think a couple of the songs are better than the rest, but overall, it isn't for me. I'm glad there are folks that enjoy it.
2
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Thu Mar 31 2022
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Classic
4
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Fri Apr 01 2022
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Classic. 4/5.
Standouts: Maggy May, Amazing Grace, I'm Losing You, Reason to Believe.
4
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Sat Apr 02 2022
NEU! 75
Neu!
2
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Sun Apr 03 2022
The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Really great album. Never heard this before (except for Bowie's version of China Girl.
Standouts: Sister Midnight, Nightclubbing,
4
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Mon Apr 04 2022
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Really good. But, it is just a bunch of already well-known standards that he's singing. Nothing original here. It's good, but I can't give it more than 3/5.
3
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Tue Apr 05 2022
The Wall
Pink Floyd
5/5. Absolute perfection.
5
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Wed Apr 06 2022
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
3
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Thu Apr 07 2022
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
4
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Fri Apr 08 2022
Marquee Moon
Television
The song Marquee Moon is definitely the highlight of the album - that guitar riff is addicting. The rest of the album seems good, but doesn't compare to Marquee Moon.
3
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Sat Apr 09 2022
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Really good.
3
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Sun Apr 10 2022
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
This is a really good album from start to finish. 4/5
4
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Mon Apr 11 2022
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Need to hear more if it.
2
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Tue Apr 12 2022
Dookie
Green Day
Loaded with classics. 3.5/5 because I don't know the entire album that well.
3
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Wed Apr 13 2022
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
Not for me. I tried to listen to it and give it a chance, but there was just nothing there. No interest in ever hearing it again.
1/5
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Thu Apr 14 2022
Face to Face
The Kinks
Not my favorite era for the Kinks, but it's still good stuff.
3/5
3
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Fri Apr 15 2022
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
Kind of an interesting listen. It isn't bad at all and I found myself singing along with it after a few listens... I don't think it is great, but it was worth spending time with.
3/5
3
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Sat Apr 16 2022
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
It’s good for what it is.
3
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Sun Apr 17 2022
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Not a fan of K.D. Lange but this is good one! Constant Craving is a classic
The rest of the album is high quality. Good Music.
3/5
3
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Mon Apr 18 2022
Eagles
Eagles
This album is fine. I'd say that their best two albums are Hotel California and The Long Run. Why the Long Run isn't on this list is a mystery to me. When it comes to their next best album it is a toss-up between Eagles, Desperado, On the Border, and One of These Nights.
Standouts: Peaceful Easy Feelin', Take it Easy, Witchy Woman.
3.5/5
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Tue Apr 19 2022
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
3/5, first listen. Very nice
3
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Wed Apr 20 2022
The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Quite good. 3.5/5
3
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Thu Apr 21 2022
Moondance
Van Morrison
3
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Fri Apr 22 2022
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
No. Why is this on the list? He has like two songs and the rest are covers. Nothing original…. 2/5.
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Sat Apr 23 2022
Blur
Blur
Good first listen. Enjoyable. I know the one song, the rest was new. 2.5/5
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Sun Apr 24 2022
Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
Kinky Afto was pretty catchy. The rest of the album seems ok. I think this one will take longer for me to get to know. It is my kind of music - just never heard it before. For now, I'll give it 2.5/5...
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Mon Apr 25 2022
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
When you're in the right mood, this can be a great one to get your blood pumping. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Not what I normally listen to though.
3/5
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Tue Apr 26 2022
In Utero
Nirvana
Mostly good. 3/5
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Wed Apr 27 2022
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Great Funk album.
Standout: One Nation Under A Groove
3.5/5
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Thu Apr 28 2022
Thriller
Michael Jackson
5/5
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Fri Apr 29 2022
Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Good early Psychedelic Rock.
3/5
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Sat Apr 30 2022
The Clash
The Clash
Yes! First time hearing the album. I do know a few of the songs. This is really great. Can’t wait to hear it again.
Standouts: London’s Burning, Police and Thieves
From the US release: I Fought The Law
3.5/5
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Sun May 01 2022
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic 3.5 / 5
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Mon May 02 2022
Mott
Mott The Hoople
2
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Tue May 03 2022
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
4
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Wed May 04 2022
OK Computer
Radiohead
Getting better with each listen. 3/5.
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Thu May 05 2022
I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
I came into this project already a big Leonard Cohen fan, so it was nice to see him being recognized with several albums.
This album is right up there with the others. First We Take Manhattan is a great song that many already know, or recognize. It makes a great introduction to an amazing album.
Standouts: First We Take Manhattan, The Tower Song, I'm Your Man, Take This Waltz, Everybody Knows
4.5/5
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Fri May 06 2022
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Good, but WAAAAAAYYYYYYY too long. Come on, guys. Enough already. 3/5
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Sat May 07 2022
Dummy
Portishead
2.5
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Sun May 08 2022
Opus Dei
Laibach
Different
2.5
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Mon May 09 2022
Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Haven't heard this album before. There were no songs on it that I knew either. Elvis Costello just isn't as popular in the USA as he is in the UK.
Given that. I really loved this album. I need to hear more of it to justifyr a better rating. For now, I'll give it a solid 3/5. I am sure this will go higher in future listens.
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Wed May 11 2022
Fromohio
fIREHOSE
It has its moments. 2.5/5
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Thu May 12 2022
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
You can definitely hear the Brian Eno touch on this one. One of the better Talking Heads Albums. 3/5
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Fri May 13 2022
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Don't Worry 'bout a thing. Every little thing is gonna be alright. "
This is a good one! The first four songs are fine, but they don't compare to the rest of the album. Songs 5-10 are exceptional. Three Little Birds is my all-time favorite.
Classics: Exodus, Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, One Love/People Get Ready.
4/5
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Sat May 14 2022
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
I've heard this album before, but none of the songs were anything I had heard on the radio before so I didn't give it much credit. But, after listening to it now, I really think I enjoyed it and need to keep listening to it. My favorite track is Changes, followed by Supernaut and FX. 3.5 / 5
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Sun May 15 2022
Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
3.5 / 5
Most was new to me. Of course, the world knows Come on Eileen and I always loved that song.
Classic:
Come on Eileen
Other standouts:
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven), Until I Believe in My Soul,
Very Good:
The Celtic Soul Brothers, Let's Make This Precious, All in All,
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Mon May 16 2022
Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Best Trip-Hop album ever? Ok, I've only heard a few but this is tops for me. Absolutely loved the vibe and sounds of this album. This is why I love the 1001 albums list - because of gems like this that I would have never heard otherwise.
The album cover really threw me off... So, I was pleasantly surprised it wasn't a cheesy Rap album.
I don't think there are any songs that stand out as exceptional, the entire album seems like one seamless work of art best-enjoyed start to finish.
4/5
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Tue May 17 2022
The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
Never even heard of these guys before. Some good songs.
3
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Wed May 18 2022
En-Tact
The Shamen
Surprised how much i enjoye$ this one.
3
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Thu May 19 2022
OK
Talvin Singh
"OK' is just that, OK. I didn't get anything from this one. I've heard it before and it didn't get any better this time around. 2/5.
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Fri May 20 2022
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
3
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Sat May 21 2022
Pyromania
Def Leppard
This is one of the albums on this list that I know well already. I think every song is great and it is enjoyable from start to finish.
"The extra instrumental track at the end of 'Billy's Bot A Gun' has been called either 'The March Of The Dreaded Zultrons' or 'The March Of The Wooden Zombies' by different band members. The sound is Rick Allen putting random numbers into a Linn drum machine, later added to by the band and Mutt" (http://www.deflepparduk.com/album3.html)
Classics: Photograph, Rock Rock, Too Late For Love, Foolin', Rock of Ages,.
4.5/5
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Sun May 22 2022
The Rise & Fall
Madness
Above-average pop album. Enjoyable...
3/5
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Mon May 23 2022
Synchronicity
The Police
Brilliant. 5/5
Standouts: Synchronicity I, Walking in your Footsteps, Every Breath You Take, King of Pain, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Synchronicity II
The rest of the songs are exceptional as well: Mother, Tea In the Sahara, Miss Gradenko and O My God.
I had the LP of this album growing up so new to me is the bonus song: Murder by Numbers. But, I have to admit, after hearing it, it did sound familiar.
5
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Tue May 24 2022
Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
2.5/5. Very good. Id like to hear more.
2
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Wed May 25 2022
Zombie
Fela Kuti
Great Afrobeat! 3.5/5
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Thu May 26 2022
Play
Moby
Really enjoyed this album. So many great songs, one right after the other. 4/5
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Fri May 27 2022
Scott 2
Scott Walker
Nice. Great voice. Such an old style but it is still very enjoyable.
Stanouts: Jackie, Next, Plastic Palace People, and my favorite track The Girls and The Dogs.
3/5
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Sat May 28 2022
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Sound a lot like the other Nick Drake albums…. Which is a good thing. 2.5/5
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Sun May 29 2022
Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
Wow. Old school. Blast from the past. Loved it.
3
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Mon May 30 2022
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
Love the horns! 3.5
3
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Tue May 31 2022
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
2.5
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Wed Jun 01 2022
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
First listen.
2
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Thu Jun 02 2022
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
It’s fine. Not my cup of tea.
2
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Fri Jun 03 2022
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
2/5. Noise....
2
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Sat Jun 04 2022
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Waaaaayyyyy better than expected. Enjoyed this one very much. The language is a bit distracting at times, but compared to music today it is quite tame. Overall, I think it was definitely worth listening to.
3.5 / 5
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Sun Jun 05 2022
E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
3/5. Not bad.
3
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Mon Jun 06 2022
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
2.5 / 5
Some good vibes. Need to hear more of it.
2
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Tue Jun 07 2022
Private Dancer
Tina Turner
Tina really did a fine job on this album. Full of really good songs. 4/5
Standouts: Private Dancer, I Can't Stand the Rain, What's Love Got to Do With it?, Let's Stay Together.
Others: 1984, Better Be Good To Me, Help! (From the International Version)
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Wed Jun 08 2022
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Sympathy For the Devil is ultra-classic. Street Fighting Man is exceptional. The rest of the album is "new" to me. The Stones are an amazing band and they have been making music for 60 years. Think about that....
I'll need to hear more of this!
3.5/5
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Thu Jun 09 2022
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Great
3
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Fri Jun 10 2022
New Forms
Roni Size
Very repetitive. Each song sound like a repetitive loop, played over and over again - repetitively. (Notice how repetitive I was there?) Not one song really stood out as unique or interesting. It is worth playing in the background when you don't care what you're listening to, so, I give it a 2 of 5
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Sat Jun 11 2022
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Such a great sound. Never heard the entire album before, it stands out far ahead of other first listens for me.
Standout: Sultans of Swing.
3
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Sun Jun 12 2022
Woodface
Crowded House
2.5/5. First listen. Sounds good. Like to hear more
2
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Mon Jun 13 2022
Bad
Michael Jackson
5/5 classic
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Tue Jun 14 2022
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Great album. Don’t know it as much as I should. What i have heard is excellent. 3.5/5
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Wed Jun 15 2022
Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
Classic.
4
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Thu Jun 16 2022
Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
2.5 / 5. First listen. When I first started listening, I really wasn't impressed. But, as the day has gone on, I am starting to get into it.
2
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Fri Jun 17 2022
Solid Air
John Martyn
3.5 / 5
Solid air is a solid album. Great sounds. Love to hear more of this one in the future.
3
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Sat Jun 18 2022
Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
Really? Not my new favorite band, but it was enjoyable. Like to hear more of this one. 2.5/5
2
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Sun Jun 19 2022
Clandestino
Manu Chao
3.5 / 5
Heard this one before. The more I hear it the better it gets.
3
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Mon Jun 20 2022
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
3/5 some classics
3
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Tue Jun 21 2022
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
Not my favorite Kraftwerk album.
3
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Wed Jun 22 2022
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Good Jazz
3
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Thu Jun 23 2022
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
3
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Fri Jun 24 2022
D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
Ok...what the F&^% was that? Most of the album isn't music. The tracks that can be called music are 'interesting' but does that make it good? Is this something I want to listen to?
2
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Sat Jun 25 2022
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Never been a motorhead fan. I had always heard OF them but never heard them. I was definitely into this kind of music later in the 1980s and I think this album was just ahead of my time, so that is why I missed it. Ace of Spades is definitely an easy song to call the 'star' of the album. The rest of the album definitely sounds like my kind of music. It's a shame it took this long for me to hear it. 3/5
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Sun Jun 26 2022
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Great
5
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Mon Jun 27 2022
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
3/5
Herd this for the first time just last week, now here it is on this list. One of the best of the genre that I've heard. Chemical Warfare, California Uber Alles, I Kill Children, Holiday in Cambodia, and Even Viva Las Vegas...all songs I enjoyed!
3
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Tue Jun 28 2022
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4.5. CCR is one of the best bands ever and this is a great album.
4
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Wed Jun 29 2022
Faith
George Michael
5/5 classic.
5
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Thu Jun 30 2022
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
A few classics. Mama said knock you out is top notch.
3
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Fri Jul 01 2022
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
Wow. Never heard of her before, but this was amazing. What a journey! Can't wait to get to know this one better. 3.5/5 (For now).
3
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Sat Jul 02 2022
The Real Thing
Faith No More
Pretty good
3
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Sun Jul 03 2022
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
3.5. I like it.
3
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Mon Jul 04 2022
Sound Affects
The Jam
Nice
3
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Tue Jul 05 2022
The Renaissance
Q-Tip
Not bad. 2.5/5
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Wed Jul 06 2022
Nowhere
Ride
2.5 / 5
Listened to this all day and every time it started again, it was like hearing the songs for the first time. This one would really take some time to get used to. I might like it better in the future.
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Thu Jul 07 2022
S&M
Metallica
Big Metallica fan….never heard this one before. It’s all right 3/5
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Fri Jul 08 2022
Funeral
Arcade Fire
Really good album. 3.5 / 5
I never heard this one prior to this list. I AM loving it.
I need more time with this one, I know it will only get stronger as time goes by. From start to finish this one is great. I listened to the extra material as well and as a fan of 40's music, I was thrilled to find the relation to Alvino Rey! And My Buddy is such a great song! More people should know and have the chance to love it! Alvino Rey has others that are classic as well!
3
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Sat Jul 09 2022
Dry
PJ Harvey
Seems pretty good. Need to hear it again!
2.5/5
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Sun Jul 10 2022
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
2.5/5
Hard to believe this is from 1969. I can see how this would be influential to the punk rock scene in the 1970s though. Two of the songs are pretty good, the rest just seem like noise. Might get better with more listens though.
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Mon Jul 11 2022
Definitely Maybe
Oasis
I definitely maybe want to hear this one again and again. 3/5
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Tue Jul 12 2022
Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Solid effort by Neil Young. I would definitely continue to listen to this one. I think as I get to know it better I will enjoy it more.
3
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Wed Jul 13 2022
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
2.5 Nice!
2
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Thu Jul 14 2022
I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
2.5 / 5. Good old-time Country music with a lot of heartbreak and prison songs.
2
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Fri Jul 15 2022
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Not bad. 2.5/5
2
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Sat Jul 16 2022
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
3
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Sun Jul 17 2022
Damaged
Black Flag
2.5/5. Difficult one for me to enjoy. I think if I was in the mood, this would be great, but after listening to it all day - nothing stood out to me. Maybe another day, it will be awesome.
2
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Mon Jul 18 2022
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Eh
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Tue Jul 19 2022
High Violet
The National
2.5. Seems ok. Nothing really stands out, but nothing is bad... just need more time to get to know it.
2
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Wed Jul 20 2022
Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
When I hear this album, the LAST thing that comes to mind are rainbows… i thought I was really going to hate this album, and surprisingly - I didn’t. It is loud and noisy, but there is something interesting about it. I am glad that I got a chance to hear it. I don’t know if I would ever decide to listen to it again one day voluntarily… 3/5.
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Thu Jul 21 2022
Kenya
Machito
What a great album. That is "feel good" music 100%.
3.5
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Fri Jul 22 2022
Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
World music just takes longer to appreciate when it is so different from what you are used to. This one, is like that for me. I can appreciate it, but not totally get it - for now. I am sure as i become more familiar with it, i will enjoy it more. For now it is a 2/5.
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Sat Jul 23 2022
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Standouts: Nude, All I Need, Faust Arp, Reckoner, House of Cards, Jigsaw Falling into Pieces and Videotape.
Great album. 4/5
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Sun Jul 24 2022
The Blueprint
JAY Z
Probably one of my least favorite genres. But, this is one of the best 90's hip-hop albums I've heard. Hats off to Mister Z. I'd give it a bit of a higher score by the language really destroys the music.
3/5
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Mon Jul 25 2022
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Amazing.
Standout: "Four Women" is a great song.
The rest of the album is incredible.
Love it.
4/5
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Tue Jul 26 2022
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Love Maggot Brain (Song). The rest of the album has promise. 3/5
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Wed Jul 27 2022
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
So good! Classic. Original sound. Image this came out in 1978!
4/5
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Thu Jul 28 2022
Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
What a wild mix of genres…. Buffalo Gals is classic.
3
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Fri Jul 29 2022
Street Signs
Ozomatli
Interesting. 3/5
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Sat Jul 30 2022
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
4
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Sun Jul 31 2022
Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Hearing this for the first time in 2022, makes me wonder what it must have been like to drop the needle on the album back in ‘71. I think somewhere in the 50 years that have past since its release it has lost something.
I have heard of the album before and am definitely familiar with ELP, but I have never actually listened to it.
Talent-wise, the band gets a solid 5/5. Knowable songs: 1/5, and like-able songs… maybe a 2/5.
Favorite track: A Time and a Place.
Least favorite: Are you Ready Eddy.
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Mon Aug 01 2022
Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
Hard to listen to in 2022... I'm sure in the 1960s this was relevant. For me it was tolerable, but not great. 3/5
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Tue Aug 02 2022
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
i hate Bob Fucking Dylan but dammit, this is good.
4
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Wed Aug 03 2022
Manassas
Stephen Stills
Really long and mostly good.
2.5/5
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Thu Aug 04 2022
Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
Really like it. I would like to hear this again soon!
3/5
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Fri Aug 05 2022
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
5/5. I'd give it 6/5 if I could. Every song is perfect.
Start to finish it is a classic!
5
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Sat Aug 06 2022
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Solid!
3
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Sun Aug 07 2022
Live At Leeds
The Who
The original album is pretty short, the deluxe and 40th anniversary editions are for the die-hard Who fans - really long. If I could make my own playlist of about half the songs, I think it would be pretty great.
Rating it for the original version (37 minutes): it is weak considering all the songs that they would have added. 3/5
The longer versions have more of the better songs, but it's also filled with a lot of songs that are fine... but just too much for one sitting. 3/5 as well.
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Mon Aug 08 2022
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
Brilliant. When this came out, everyone thought Terence Trent D'Arby was the next big thing...then... what happened? This album is brilliant. But, TTD turned out to be a one-album wonder... like so many before him and since...
4.5/5
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Tue Aug 09 2022
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Yeah, it's Eric Clapton. It's good. Just not exciting. Two absolute classics and the rest are fine.
3/5
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Wed Aug 10 2022
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Heard this a few times previously, and I really like Genesis. 3/5
3
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Thu Aug 11 2022
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2
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Fri Aug 12 2022
Risque
CHIC
3.5 Really classic, but dated.
3
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Sat Aug 13 2022
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley mon! 4/5
Best songs: Lively Up Yourself, No Woman No Cry, Natty Dread, (and the rest!!)
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Sun Aug 14 2022
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Solid classic rock album. Aqualung is top 10 classic songs of all time.
Standouts: Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, Cross-Eyed Mary, Hymn 43.
4/5
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Mon Aug 15 2022
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
A few good songs on here. I liked Being Borning, How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously? So Hard and To Face the Truth.
3.5/5
3
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Tue Aug 16 2022
Parallel Lines
Blondie
3.5
3
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Wed Aug 17 2022
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Really good, fun album.
4
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Thu Aug 18 2022
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
3.5/5
3
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Fri Aug 19 2022
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
One of the best Jazz albums I've heard on this list. Really Really enjoyed it.
3.5
3
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Sat Aug 20 2022
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
2.5. Not at all what i expected based on the album cover. Really good.
2
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Sun Aug 21 2022
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
4
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Mon Aug 22 2022
Headquarters
The Monkees
2.5/5
Nothing special here.
2
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Tue Aug 23 2022
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Too much, but mostly good
3
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Wed Aug 24 2022
Van Halen
Van Halen
Classic. 4/5
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Thu Aug 25 2022
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3
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Fri Aug 26 2022
Group Sex
Circle Jerks
2.5. Really short. Hardly enough time to get to know it.
2
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Sat Aug 27 2022
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Better than others in this genre
3
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Sun Aug 28 2022
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Really good. 3.5/5
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Mon Aug 29 2022
Imagine
John Lennon
The album starts with one of the most amazing melodies ever written. You know, the lyrics aren’t half bad either! It is a pure classic.
The album itself if really good with one memorable song after another.
4/5
Best songs: Imagine, Jealous Guy, Oh, My Love
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Tue Aug 30 2022
The Predator
Ice Cube
1
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Wed Aug 31 2022
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
3/5
3
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Thu Sep 01 2022
Trio
Dolly Parton
2.5. It's good, but not really my thing
2
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Fri Sep 02 2022
On The Beach
Neil Young
3.5/5. Really good.
3
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Sat Sep 03 2022
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
It’s fine.
3
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Sun Sep 04 2022
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Angles is one great song. The rest is very good. I'd like to hear this more often!
3
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Mon Sep 05 2022
Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
Such an unexpected sound and voice. Really enjoyed it. 3.5
3
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Tue Sep 06 2022
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Good old stuff. 3/5
3
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Wed Sep 07 2022
...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
2.5. Really?
2
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Thu Sep 08 2022
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Really starting the enjoy this one!
4/5
4
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Fri Sep 09 2022
Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Never listened to this before. Ugh. Not for me. It isn't horrible, but I'd be good never hearing it again.
2/5
2
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Sat Sep 10 2022
Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Perfection
5
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Sun Sep 11 2022
Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
2.5
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Mon Sep 12 2022
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Amazing. 4/5
Standouts: You are the Sunshine of my Life, You and I, You Got it Bad Girl, Superstition, i Believe.
4
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Tue Sep 13 2022
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
It’s Jazz.
3
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Wed Sep 14 2022
Queen II
Queen
I really like Queen, always have, but this album is so unknown to me.
I think this album is very influential in their later albums. 3/5
3
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Thu Sep 15 2022
Arrival
ABBA
Wow, blast from the past. I've only heard ABBA's greatest hits albums before so it was interesting to hear this album.
It wasn't half bad!
3/5
3
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Fri Sep 16 2022
Doolittle
Pixies
good
3
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Sat Sep 17 2022
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Singles:
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Spellbound (#22 UK)
Arabian Knights (#32)
Standouts:
Spellbound, Arabian Knights, Night Shift
Others:
Monitor, Halloween, Sins In My Heart
Rating: 3
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Sun Sep 18 2022
Take Me Apart
Kelela
Most of these newer albums will not stand the test of time. Yes, it might be good, and popular. Is it good enough to be on an enduring list like this? Probably not. Just like all the other albums that have made appearances and left the 1001 list...this one will follow. There is nothing special here.
2
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Mon Sep 19 2022
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
The "Girl Punk" band Sleater-Kinney.
Genre: Punk Rock
Reminds me of the old punk-rock Go-Go's before they became a pop band.
Singles:
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One More Hour
Little Babies
Overall, I think it has a good sound. I think I'd enjoy it more after I've heard it a few more times.
Rating: 2.5+
2
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Tue Sep 20 2022
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
2.5
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Wed Sep 21 2022
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Country? Wasn't expecting that. Not bad though. 3/5
3
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Thu Sep 22 2022
Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
3.5 catchy
3
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Fri Sep 23 2022
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Nice easy jazz
3
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Sat Sep 24 2022
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
I dont really get the love for Fiona Aaple. It’s a descent album though. 2.5/5
2
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Sun Sep 25 2022
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Love this sound. 3.5
3
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Mon Sep 26 2022
Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
2.5 It isn't bad
2
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Tue Sep 27 2022
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
5
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Wed Sep 28 2022
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Three great songs make the album. 3/5
3
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Thu Sep 29 2022
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
Easy to listen to and enjoy. Nothing complex, just simple goodness.
I like their version of Only Love Can Break Your Heart.
3/5
3
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Fri Sep 30 2022
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
Good c/w. 3/5
3
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Sat Oct 01 2022
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
It’s ambient music so it’s supposed to be boring and uninteresting….. but it isn’t, some catchy loops.
3
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Sun Oct 02 2022
Kimono My House
Sparks
Uh….. 2/5
2
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Mon Oct 03 2022
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
Very good. 3/5
3
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Tue Oct 04 2022
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Singles:
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Cherub Rock (#7 US Alt, #31 UK)
Today (#4 US Alt, UK #44)
Disarm (#8 US Alt, UK #11)
Rocket (#28 US Mainstream Rock, #89 UK)
Standouts: Today,
Others: Cherub Rock, Rocket, Disarm, Luna
3
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Wed Oct 05 2022
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Why did it take me 20 years to hear this?
I liked it much more than expected. When I seen a Rap album with the Parental Advisory: Explicit Content I was vary wary about what to expect. I like rap, in general, but I hate the over use of N****a, and the F-bombs etc. But, what ever lyrics that gave it this rating were tame compared to the crap I had to listen to with NWA, Ice-T, Common and other artists that destroy their albums by going way over the top with the language.
This album has style and class and was very enjoyable with an ‘old school’ vibe. Damn, I loved it.
The beats at the beginning of “break” is very nostalgic of some of the early rap that I grew up with.
I haven’t heard an album this fresh and interesting since De La Soul’s “Three Feet High and Rising” an album that I give very high praises to.
Standouts: Freedom, Remember His Name, Break, What’s Golden, Thin Line, High Fidelity, Hey.
It’s such a bummer that it took me twenty years after its release to hear it for the first time. I look forward to hearing more of this one.
3.5/5 (For my first listen) 5.0 for future potential.
3
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Thu Oct 06 2022
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
Above average. 3.5/5
3
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Fri Oct 07 2022
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Standouts:
Take Me To the River, I'm Not in Love,
Others:
Thank You For Sending Me an Angel, The Good Thing, Girls Want to be With The Girls, The Big Country
Rating: 3.5
3
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Sat Oct 08 2022
Harvest
Neil Young
3.5/5. Excellent.
3
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Sun Oct 09 2022
Before And After Science
Brian Eno
Fine
3
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Mon Oct 10 2022
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
It’s ambient music so it’s supposed to be boring and uninteresting….. but it isn’t, some catchy loops.
2
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Tue Oct 11 2022
Blue
Joni Mitchell
2/5. Not for me
2
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Wed Oct 12 2022
Maxinquaye
Tricky
Liked the Trip Hop beats right from the start.
Standouts:
Overcome (Karmacoma), Pumpkin,
Others:
Ponderosa, Black Steel, Aftermath, Abbaon Fat Tracks, Hell is Around the Corner, Feed Me
Singles:
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Aftermath
Ponderosa
Overcome
Black Steel
The Hell E.P. (#12 UK)
Pumpkin
Rating: 3.5
3
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Thu Oct 13 2022
Copper Blue
Sugar
It’s ok. Never heard of them or any of the songs.
2/5
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Fri Oct 14 2022
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Punk Rock from 1995
First time I've heard this....
2/5 (really need to listen to it again).
2
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Sat Oct 15 2022
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
3.5
Funky, Soulful and Jazzy.
Nice
3
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Sun Oct 16 2022
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Great album!
Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, Sweet Child of Mine.
4/5
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Mon Oct 17 2022
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
Not what I usually listen to, but, at the right time…this could be a great listen. Above average for the genre.
2.5/5
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Tue Oct 18 2022
Boston
Boston
A classic. Start to finish it is amazing.
5
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Wed Oct 19 2022
Kenza
Khaled
Arabic music? Well, it was much better than I expected. I’m glad I got to hear it. 2.5 / 5
2
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Thu Oct 20 2022
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeah's Synth Punk from 2009.
Singles:
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Zero (#7 US Sales, #18 US Alt, #49 UK)
Heads Will Roll (#5 US Sales, #1 US Dance, #89 UK)
Skeletons
Standouts:
Skeletons
Others:
Zero, Head Will Roll, Soft Shock, Runaway, Little Shadow
Rating: 2.5
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Fri Oct 21 2022
In It For The Money
Supergrass
Singles:
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Going Out (#5 UK)
Richard III (#2 UK)
Sun Hits the Sky (#10 UK)
Cheapskate (#35 US Alt)
Late in the Day (#18 UK)
Standouts:
Going Out
Others:
In It For The Money, Richard III, Tonight, Late in the Day, Sun Hits the Sky, Cheapskate
Rating: 3/5
3
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Sat Oct 22 2022
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
3.5
3
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Sun Oct 23 2022
Goo
Sonic Youth
2.5
2
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Mon Oct 24 2022
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Really good! 4/5
4
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Tue Oct 25 2022
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
3
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Wed Oct 26 2022
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
3
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Thu Oct 27 2022
Protection
Massive Attack
3/5. Nice sound.
3
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Fri Oct 28 2022
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Amazing.
5
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Sat Oct 29 2022
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Get’s better everytime i hear it.
4
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Sun Oct 30 2022
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Produced by Frank Zappa. Yes, it does have a Zappa-vibe to it for sure. Still getting aquatinted with it. It does get better with time…. 3/5
3
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Mon Oct 31 2022
Dog Man Star
Suede
Ok. 2.5
2
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Tue Nov 01 2022
Grace
Jeff Buckley
Eh. One brilliant remake.
2
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Wed Nov 02 2022
The Stooges
The Stooges
Brilliant
4
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Thu Nov 03 2022
The Band
The Band
Classic 1960s
3
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Fri Nov 04 2022
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
2.5
It isn’t bad, just none of the songs really stand out to me. Kind of dull.
2
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Sat Nov 05 2022
Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
One of his best.
3
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Sun Nov 06 2022
Diamond Life
Sade
Side One is 5/5. Side two is good, but not nearly as good as the first half.
4/5
4
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Mon Nov 07 2022
The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
Just ok for me
2
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Wed Nov 09 2022
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
This is the second time I have heard it. I really liked it the first time, now I am thinking that this is brilliant. Can’t wait to hear more of it. 4/5
4
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Thu Nov 10 2022
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
One of his best. 3.5
3
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Fri Nov 11 2022
Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
2.5.
It’s nice. That’s all I have to say about that.
2
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Sat Nov 12 2022
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
2.5
I think it sounds great. Really dont know it well enough to go higher right now.
2
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Sun Nov 13 2022
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
3.5. Probably her best.
3
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Mon Nov 14 2022
1977
Ash
3.5
I was shocked that is was from 1977. Seriously, I thought it was modern rock. NNED more of this!
3
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Tue Nov 15 2022
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Didn’t really get into this one. Maybe good? Need more time….
2
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Wed Nov 16 2022
Bone Machine
Tom Waits
3
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Thu Nov 17 2022
More Specials
The Specials
3
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Fri Nov 18 2022
Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
3.5
Grows on you quickly
3
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Sat Nov 19 2022
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
I literally gre up with this album, it was released a week before i was born. I think it is one of the most perfect albums ever - start to finish.
5/5
Favorite songs: She’s leaving home and A Day in the Life
5
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Sun Nov 20 2022
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
This is why this list is so great. It introduced me to albums like this. Love it.
4
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Mon Nov 21 2022
The Score
Fugees
Very good.
3.5/5
3
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Tue Nov 22 2022
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
3
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Wed Nov 23 2022
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
3
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Thu Nov 24 2022
Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
Solid
4
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Fri Nov 25 2022
The Undertones
The Undertones
3
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Sat Nov 26 2022
The Cars
The Cars
5
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Sun Nov 27 2022
All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
5
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Mon Nov 28 2022
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
5/5
5
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Tue Nov 29 2022
Low-Life
New Order
3.5/5
3
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Wed Nov 30 2022
Bossanova
Pixies
3
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Thu Dec 01 2022
Dust
Screaming Trees
2
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Fri Dec 02 2022
Follow The Leader
Korn
2.5 Freak on a Leash is classic. All in the Family Rocks, the rest seems repetitive.
2
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Sat Dec 03 2022
Parklife
Blur
Quite a few good tracks. It is an easy album to enjoy. Never heard it before. Girls and Boys sounds familiar, but the rest were completely new to me. I am sure I will keep listening to this one in the future.
3/5 (for now)
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Sun Dec 04 2022
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
I can do without this in my life. Too much Dylan, all at once. Too much of that voice, too much harmonica. I'm sure the songs are better than the singer. I'd prefer if he wrote songs and let others sing them.
2
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Mon Dec 05 2022
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
This is a wild one. A bit harder than I listen to now, but in my younger days I would have been cranking this.
3
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Tue Dec 06 2022
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
One of the few Dyan albums that I actually like. 4/5
4
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Wed Dec 07 2022
Ray Of Light
Madonna
3.5/5
3
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Thu Dec 08 2022
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
4.5
4
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Fri Dec 09 2022
Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Never heard of them or this album before. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It definitely will take me more time to make an honest judgment on it. For now, it's a solid 2.5/5.
2
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Sat Dec 10 2022
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
I really like Jimi Hendrix, but this album is completely unknown to me. It IS Jimi though, and I am sure I will grow to love it someday.
3
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Sun Dec 11 2022
My Generation
The Who
3.5/5
Old Who albums just aren't as good as their later stuff. That being said, it is an excellent 60s Beatles-like album.
Standouts: My Generation, The Kids are Alright
I Don't Mind, The Good's Gone, La La La Lies, Much too Much, Please Please Please (The James Brown remake), Legal Matter
3
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Mon Dec 12 2022
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
It’s fine
3
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Tue Dec 13 2022
Kid A
Radiohead
They definitely have a sound of their own. It is more than good music, it is interesting. I've heard the album a few times now, and still really don't know it well enough. I do know that I like it and enjoy it, but I still need more time to really appreciate it. There are no songs that really stand out to me as superior. But, like I said, I just haven't heard it enough.
How to Disappear Completely is probably the one that I appreciated the most.
I'll give it 3.5/5 for now, but I know it deserves more.
3
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Wed Dec 14 2022
1989
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift? Never heard of her before. Ha! Joke.
I really like her and the album. She is pretty talented.
4/5
4
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Thu Dec 15 2022
Yeezus
Kanye West
3.5/5
He's pretty great. Everything he does is fresh.
3
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Fri Dec 16 2022
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
it's fine
3
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Sat Dec 17 2022
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
One of the classics from my era.
Start to finish it is amazing.
Favorite song: My Hometown
5
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Sun Dec 18 2022
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Interesting music. Nothing I've heard before. I kind of like it. 3/5
3
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Mon Dec 19 2022
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
Not bad. 3/5
Standouts: "Soft as Snow (But Warm Inside)"
3
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Tue Dec 20 2022
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
A few classics here.
Standouts: American Girl, Breakdown,
3.5
3
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Wed Dec 21 2022
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Classic Stevie Wonder.
Standouts:
Boogie On Reggae Woman, You Haven't Done Nothin', They Won't Go When I Go
Others:
Creepin', Heaven is 10 Zillion Light Years Away, Please Don't Go
4/5
4
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Thu Dec 22 2022
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
One great song...the rest is fine but nothing great.
3/5
3
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Fri Dec 23 2022
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Great album. Never heard the whole thing before but know some of the songs quite well.
Standouts:
Strangelove, Little 15, Never Let Me Down Again and Behind the Wheel.
A lot of great tracks.
3.5/5
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Sat Dec 24 2022
The Specials
The Specials
When I think of Ska, this is one of the bands that comes to mind.
Terry Hall just passed away the other day and I really hoped I would get to heard this album to honor him. I really enjoyed More Specials when it appeared on this list.
Stand Outs:
A Message to You Rudy,
Others:
Monkey Man, Dawning of a New Era, You’re Wondering Now
3.5
3
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Sun Dec 25 2022
Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
I kinda like it.3.5
3
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Mon Dec 26 2022
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
Love it
4
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Tue Dec 27 2022
Eliminator
ZZ Top
Classic. 4.5/5
All great.
4
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Wed Dec 28 2022
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Unique. Interesting sounds. Not sure about it yet. Will need more time, but I am favorable in my opinion.
2.5
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Thu Dec 29 2022
Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
This is a difficult one to rate after one day of listening. I was shocked that this was something from 2000. It sounded much older. I don't know Ute Lemper and don't know if this is a typical sound for her or this is something unique. The songs sound like they are from musical theater - which isn't really a good thing for me. I think with time and more study, I can start to appreciate it more. Time will tell... for now, 2.5 with potential for more.
2
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Fri Dec 30 2022
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
While You See a Chance is awesome and Arc of a Diver is very good. The rest of the album is just in the "pretty good" range for me.
3/5
3
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Sat Dec 31 2022
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós is from Iceland. This is their 2nd album.
Genre: Post-rock, dream pop, ambient, art rock, shoegazing
'Post-rock is a form of experimental rock characterized by a focus on exploring textures and timbre over traditional rock song structures, chords, or riffs' (wikipedia)
Singles: Svefn-g-englar, Ný batterí
The first song, "Svefn-g-englar" is amazing. The rest of the album is very nice to listen to.
Standouts:
Svefn-g-englar
Others:
Ny batteri, Agaetis byrijun
This will go onto my mood music playlist for sure.
3/5
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Sun Jan 01 2023
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
This is the debut album of Crosby, Still and Nash. For me, it is hard to believe that there was ever a time when they were unknowns. In 1969, I was two years old. I didn't know them until much later. I knew many of their songs growing up but didn't really know the group until the Album Daylight Again came out in the early 80s. THAT album I loved. Start to finish - it was a masterpiece to my teenage ears. So, for me to hear this album, now, for the first time probably is pretty wild. It starts with two iconic songs in classic rock: "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and "Marrakesh Express." The rest of the album is what you expect from their harmonies and the late 1960s. It's pretty good. Today not quite as good to hear as it would have been back in the time it was released.
I really love the album cover too. Who were they at the time this photo was taken? I don't know much of their early years, but this photo looks like a real, honest photo of them before fame. Simple. and definitely not rich. Three dudes, hanging out, playing some music and dreaming of what could be.
It's a real good album to listen to, I enjoyed it quite a bit. 3.5/5.
3
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Mon Jan 02 2023
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Not a fan. Couple good - classic - songs and a lot of typical Bob Dylan in between.
3
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Tue Jan 03 2023
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Heard this album just a couple of weeks ago, and mostly thought it was underwhelming. Listening to it again today, I am coming around to it. There are 2-3 really great songs, and the more I listen to the rest, the more I am liking it. I think my first reaction was that this was maybe a 2/5, I'll go up to 3/5 for now, but I think I'll soon be adding this one to the "glad it was on the list" list. :)
3
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Wed Jan 04 2023
Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
Good
3
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Thu Jan 05 2023
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
2.5
Weird sound. The first song on the album is pretty good, the rest....eh.
2
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Fri Jan 06 2023
Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson
Interesting
3
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Sat Jan 07 2023
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3.5
Better than average. Enjoyable.
3
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Sun Jan 08 2023
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Interesting
3
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Mon Jan 09 2023
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
I don't know what it is about this album that I like. It isn't what I normally listen to and I'm not saying I think it is amazing. I just really enjoyed it. Background music with a bonus. It's different. I plan to keep playing this one in the future.
3
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Tue Jan 10 2023
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
3.5
Know it well
3
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Wed Jan 11 2023
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
4.5
This album is amazing. It just might be a 5/5 for me in the near future.
4
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Thu Jan 12 2023
Blackstar
David Bowie
I like Bowie. This one is different and will take some time to get used to. A couple of tracks stand out to me when listening. I really should have looked at the titles while they were playing..... good, but nothing like Ziggy Stardust Bowie...
3/5
3
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Fri Jan 13 2023
Hot Fuss
The Killers
Debut album by The Killers, from Las Vegas USA. Their only album on the 1001 list.
Singles:
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Mr. Brightside (#10 US & UK)
Somebody Told Me (#3 US Alt & UK)
All These Things That I've Done (#10 Us Alt, #18 UK)
Smile Like You Mean It (#15 US Alt, #11 UK)
Standouts:
Mr. Brightside, Smile Like You Mean It, Somebody Told Me, All The Things That I've Done, Andy You're a Star,
Others:
Jenny Was a Friend of Mine, Change Your Mind, Glamourous Indie Rock & Roll
Rating: 4/5 (Outstanding)
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Sat Jan 14 2023
Soul Mining
The The
English Band. They have two albums on the 1001 list.
Rating: 3.5/5 (Excellent)
Singles:
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Uncertain Smile (#68 UK)
Perfect (#79 UK)
This is the Day (#71 UK)
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Sun Jan 15 2023
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Singles:
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Highway to Hell (#24 Australia, #47 US, #56 UK, #1 US Mainstream Rock)
Girls Got Rhythm
Touch Too Much (#29 UK, #106 US)
Beating Around the Bush
Standouts:
Highway to Hell, Girls Got Rhythm, Touch too Much, If You Want Blood, Love Hungry Man
Others:
Beating Around the Bush, Get It Hot, Love Hungry Man, Night Prowler
Rating: 5/5 (Classic)
5
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Mon Jan 16 2023
Garbage
Garbage
Garbage is a Alternative Rock band from Madison, WI, USA. This is their first album and only appearance on the 1001 albums list.
Singles:
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Vow (#26 US Alt, #138 UK)
Only Happy When It Rains (#16 US Alt, #29 UK)
Queer (#12 US Alt, #13 UK)
Stupid Girl (#24 US, #2 US Alt, #4 UK)
Milk (#10 UK)
Initial Impression: Thumbs Up
4/5
4
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Tue Jan 17 2023
Violator
Depeche Mode
4/5, pretty close to 4.5
4
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Wed Jan 18 2023
BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
“not my bag baby” - Austin Powers.
2/5
2
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Thu Jan 19 2023
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
It’s a nice album.
3
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Fri Jan 20 2023
Born To Be With You
Dion
It’s nice 2.5
2
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Sat Jan 21 2023
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
First time hearing this one. Never heard of Sufjan Stevens before. The album is fine. I think it will take time to get to know it better.
For now, it's a 2.5
2
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Sun Jan 22 2023
Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Not too bad.
Favorite Track: Soy loco por ti, América
2.5
2
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Mon Jan 23 2023
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
Really like this one. It is one I have known quite well since it was released 32 years ago! That's just crazy.
Favorite Tracks: Nothing Compares 2 U, Three Babies, Feel So Different, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.
4/5
4
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Tue Jan 24 2023
3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
2/5
2
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Wed Jan 25 2023
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
3
3
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Thu Jan 26 2023
Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
3/5
3
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Fri Jan 27 2023
Ctrl
SZA
2/5
Sounds fine, but not for me
2
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Sat Jan 28 2023
Live Through This
Hole
Standouts: Miss World, Softer Softest, I Think That I Would Die
Others: Violet, Asking For It, Plump, Doll Parts
3.5
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Sun Jan 29 2023
Repeater
Fugazi
Standouts: Repeater
Other: Merchandise, Greed.
I’ve heard this album before. The only song that I remembered was ‘Repeater’. Everything else was like hearing it for the first time.
You can tell they are talented. I think that the songs would be better if sung by someone with a unique and stand-out voice. The vocals just seemed like any number of bar-bands playing the hits of other artists.
I think this album is on the list because musically (not vocally) the album does seem to be ahead of its time and was probably an influence on later artists.
It is barely above average. 3/5
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Mon Jan 30 2023
Picture Book
Simply Red
It’s pretty good. I know a few of the songs and the rest are sung by that same unique voice. Question is, will that voice get tired after hearing too much of it? For now, I like it. 3/5
3
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Tue Jan 31 2023
Close To You
Carpenters
It’s hard not to love the voice of Karen Carpenter. So sweet. The album is just too much…. Its like eating a chocolate cake, topped with snickers bars, toped with extra chocolate syrup, candy sprinkles and topped that with another whole entire chocolate cake. Too much sweet. Stop already. I’ll stick to the greatest hits album.
Good Songs: Close to You, We've Only Just Begun
Bad Songs: Help, Reason To Believe, I'll Never Fall In Love Again, Baby It's You
3
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Wed Feb 01 2023
A Night At The Opera
Queen
4.5 So close to a perfect 5.0
4
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Thu Feb 02 2023
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
That Lady! Who’s that lady?
Love it. The rest of the album is strong. Smooth.
Don’t let me be lonely tonight, Listen to the Music, Summer Breeze
3.5/5
3
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Fri Feb 03 2023
Snivilisation
Orbital
Definitely something I usually get excited about hearing for the first time... First impression was a little less than expected. Hope it grows on me!
2.5
2
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Sat Feb 04 2023
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Standouts:
The Witch, Do You Love Me, Roll Over Beethoven, Have Love Will Travel, Psycho, Money (That's What I Want), Nighttime Is The Right Time, Good Golly Miss Molly.
3/5
3
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Sun Feb 05 2023
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
It's nice, but does it belong on this list?
3
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Mon Feb 06 2023
Live!
Fela Kuti
it's alright. 2.5/5
2
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Tue Feb 07 2023
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
5/5 Classic
5
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Wed Feb 08 2023
Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
Not my choice of music. I did give it a chance, but it really didn’t do much for me. 2.5/5 (above average)
2
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Thu Feb 09 2023
Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Something interesting and likable about the album. No idea what he's singing about, but the songs and melody are very nice. I do know the name Serge Gainsbourg. I was always a fan of the je t'aime, Moi non plus. If you have never heard it, give it a listen It is quite sexy - even orgasmic! He and Jane Birkin practically make love while singing the entire song. Wish that was on this album!
3/5
3
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Fri Feb 10 2023
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Nope, he's too over the top for me. I can stand a song or two here and there, but a whole album of that.... I'll pass.
2.5/5
2
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Sat Feb 11 2023
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Yep, Johnny singing at a prison again.
"Best "bad boy" lyrics in a song ever" goes to: "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die" from Folsom Prison Blues.
The audience and banter give the album its charm and character. It's one of the better live albums I've heard on this list.
3.5/5
3
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Sun Feb 12 2023
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Average at best. Generic. 2.5/5
2
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Mon Feb 13 2023
Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
I really wanted to like it. It just didn't do much for me. It isn't bad and I think if I heard it enough times, it would be better, but for now, it is utterly forgettable.
2.5/5
2
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Tue Feb 14 2023
25
Adele
Nice, but nearly as classic as “21”.
3/5
3
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Wed Feb 15 2023
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
3.5
Really good music. It was something special when it came out and it still holds up well. 3.5
3
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Thu Feb 16 2023
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Love it!
4
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Fri Feb 17 2023
Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Love his voice!
3
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Sat Feb 18 2023
The White Album
Beatles
5/5. Classic. Brilliant from start to finish.
5
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Sun Feb 19 2023
Liquid Swords
GZA
1.5
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Mon Feb 20 2023
Very
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
I like PSBs but didn't know this album at all. It’s pretty good. Need to hear it again
3
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Tue Feb 21 2023
Forever Changes
Love
3.5
There were some really good tracks!
3
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Wed Feb 22 2023
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
5
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Thu Feb 23 2023
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Good
3.5
3
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Fri Feb 24 2023
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Standouts:
Lovefool
Others:
Your New Cookoo, Been It, Heartbreaker, Happy Meal II, Iron Man, Great Divide, Choke
Rating: 3.5
3
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Sat Feb 25 2023
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Really good Debut!
Standouts:
Criminal, Show Like Honey
Others:
Sleep to Dream, Sullen Girl, Shadowboxer, The First Taste, Never is a Promise, Carrion
Rating: 3.5
3
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Sun Feb 26 2023
World Clique
Deee-Lite
2.5
Deee-Liteful.
2
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Mon Feb 27 2023
Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
They sound lust like another band I’ve heard…l I won’t say who, but it begins with an “O” and ends in “asis”…..
3/5
3
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Tue Feb 28 2023
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Standouts: The Naughty Little Flea, One More Dance.
3/5
3
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Wed Mar 01 2023
Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
Sounfds good. Just getting to know it.
3
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Thu Mar 02 2023
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Interesting sounds and Nick Cave’s voice makes this album standout.
3/5
3
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Fri Mar 03 2023
Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
2.5
Seemed like One long song….
2
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Sat Mar 04 2023
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
2 .5
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Sun Mar 05 2023
Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
Above average.
3
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Mon Mar 06 2023
Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
3/5.
3
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Tue Mar 07 2023
Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
2.5. Seems ok.
2
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Wed Mar 08 2023
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
3.5
Jazz!
3
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Thu Mar 09 2023
Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
2.5. Seems ok.
2
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Fri Mar 10 2023
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Brilliant!
Standouts:
Candy Says, Pale Blue Eyes, Jesus, After Hours
Others:
What Goes On, Some Kinda Love, Beginning to See the Light, I'm Set Free, That's the Story of My Life, The Murder Mystery,
4
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Sat Mar 11 2023
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5. Outstanding!
4
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Sun Mar 12 2023
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
3.5/5
3
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Mon Mar 13 2023
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
It’s fine. Basically a greatest hits album.
3/5
3
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Tue Mar 14 2023
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Standouts: Lust for Life
Others: Sixteen, The Passenger, Tonight, Success
Rating: 3.5
3
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Wed Mar 15 2023
Sail Away
Randy Newman
Not much of a fan of Randy, but this can probably grow on me if I hear it enough.
Standouts: Old Man
Others: Everything else
Rating: 3.5
3
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Thu Mar 16 2023
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
I'd like to hear this again...
Standouts: None
Others:
My Girls, Summertime Clothes
Rating: 3/5
3
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Fri Mar 17 2023
The Healer
John Lee Hooker
Solid blues
3/5
3
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Sat Mar 18 2023
Let It Be
The Replacements
Outstanding!
Standouts:
I Will Dare, Androgynous, 20th Century Boy
Others:
Favorite Thing, We're Comin' Out, Black Diamond, Unsatisfied, Sixteen Blue, Answering Machine
Favorite Track: Androgynous
Rating: 4/5
4
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Sun Mar 19 2023
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
2.5
2
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Mon Mar 20 2023
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3.5
3
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Tue Mar 21 2023
Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
4
Fantastic album. I give it a solid 4/5 for now.
4
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Wed Mar 22 2023
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
One of my favorites from the era. Loved this when it came out. I think it still holds up pretty well.
4/5
4
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Thu Mar 23 2023
Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
Really great album. It was a classic from the day it was released.
4.5
4
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Fri Mar 24 2023
Chris
Christine and the Queens
Very average. 2018. This isn't old enough of an album to be considered for a list like this. There are so many brilliant albums that aren't on the list, and this one is?
2.5
2
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Sat Mar 25 2023
xx
The xx
Good sound.
I’d definitely like to kepp listening to this one.
3/5
3
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Sun Mar 26 2023
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
One really great song, the rest is pretty nice to listen to....
3/5
3
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Mon Mar 27 2023
The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
Two year ago, I never heard of the Fall, now I get excited when I see another album on the list.
Enjoyable! But don’t this one well enough yet.
3/5
3
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Tue Mar 28 2023
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Actually really liked this one. Never heard of him before. Not exactly the kind of music I listen to, but I thought it was pretty good. I'd like to hear more of it.
3
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Wed Mar 29 2023
Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
One of their better early albums. I prefer the 70s and 80s albums, but this is good.
3.5/5
3
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Thu Mar 30 2023
Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
Solid album. Definitely not a Beach Boys album.
Favorite tracks: Thoughts of You, Time, Moonshine, You and I, End of the Show
3.5/5
3
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Fri Mar 31 2023
The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
Waaaaay better than I was expecting.
Very enjoyable old school sound.
3/5
3
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Sat Apr 01 2023
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
What a Drag it is to get old…..
Classic. One of their best! BUT, I hate it when songs from UK and US versions are not the same. I considered both versions in my ratings. Listening to just one over the other would result in a lower rating.
Standouts: Mother's Little Helper, Lady Jane, Under My Thumb, Out of Time, Paint it Black (U.S. Version of the Album)
Others: Stupid Girl, Going Home
4.5/5
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Sun Apr 02 2023
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Excellent. 4/5
Outstanding Album.
Standouts: This Fire, Michael, Darts of Treasure, Take Me Out, The Dark of the Matinee, Jacqueline, 40.
4
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Mon Apr 03 2023
Teen Dream
Beach House
I've never heard of Beach House before and my first impression - before listening - was that I probably wouldn't like it... BUT, then I started the album. Every song is just the kind of music that I tend to like. I like the "dream pop" category it has been placed in. If this is dream pop, then I want to hear more.
I liked the immediately from the start.
Standouts: Zebra, Used to Be
3/5
3
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Tue Apr 04 2023
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
3/5
It's Nice. Wouldn't see it out often though.
3
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Wed Apr 05 2023
Station To Station
David Bowie
4.5 Great album.
Standouts: Golden Years, TVC 15
Others: Station to Station
4
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Thu Apr 06 2023
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
5/5 Absolute Classic
Standouts: Money For Nothing, Your Latest Trick, Why Worry, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away, Walk of Life, The Man's Too Strong, One World.... Every song basically....
5
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Fri Apr 07 2023
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Not horrible per se but not my kind of music.
2.5
2
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Sat Apr 08 2023
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Billy Joel was great before album came out, but this album made him a superstar. With classics like My Life, Movin' Out, Just the Way You Are, and She's Always a Woman this album should be mostly familiar to any music fan. Then the rest of the album is full of some of Billy's best loved songs by true fans such as Scene's From an Italian Restaurant, Vienna, and my personal favorite: Everybody Has a Dream. The only other song not mentioned is Get it Right the First Time and it's not too bad either.
One of the easiest 5/5 that I have given. Only 70 of the 950 albums I have rated have received a 5/5 rating from me (about 7%).
5
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Sun Apr 09 2023
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
First time hearing this one.
First impression: Weird collection of ok music. Some songs sound like Queen.
Favorite Tracks: Sometimes I Don't Know, I Don't Wanna Tie You Down, Just One Victory
Least Favorite: Medley
3.0
3
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Mon Apr 10 2023
Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
"Twinkle, twinkle
Blah, blah, blah"
40+ songs??!! But, it's punk, post punk, hard-core punk, so each song is reasonably short. It's still a longer than average album, but not bad.
Most of the songs are good, some really good and others kinda sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers (a little bit). Overall, I enjoyed it.
Standouts: #1 Hit Song (Blah Blah Blah!), Don't Look Down,
But really there are a lot of great little songs on here!
Overall : 4/5
4
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Tue Apr 11 2023
Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
Love their sound!
Standouts: Starlight, Supermassive Black Hole, Knights of Cydonia, Invincible and Soldier's Poem
4
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Wed Apr 12 2023
Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
Genre: Trip hop
First time for me. Never heard of the band, don't know the album.
Singles: None
Songs that appear on best of the band lists:
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Some Kind of Kink, Keeping Pigs Together, The Rake,
Best Tracks: Maybe... Keeping the Pigs together.
Many songs are just repetitive loops, and aren't exactly exciting...
I really like trip-hop, but this one just doesn't do it for me...not yet anyways. Maybe I need more time with it.
2.5 for now...
2
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Thu Apr 13 2023
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Some great songs. God Only Knows, Wouldn't it Be Nice, Sloop John B
The rest is good.
4/5
4
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Fri Apr 14 2023
Tapestry
Carole King
Used to the “THE” Album…today it’s good, but over played over the years.
4
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Sat Apr 15 2023
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
I'm not a Thin Lizzy fan...and I don’t usually like live albums….but, this album, pulls it off. A good selection of songs, performed well in front of a crowd. After this listen, i just might pay more attention to other Thin Lizzy albums. Surprised. I am.
3/5
3
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Sun Apr 16 2023
Guero
Beck
E-Pro is a great alt rock #1 track. Girl is a great follow up. The rest of the album is typical Beck. Which is always good.
3.5
3
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Mon Apr 17 2023
Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Classic 80s! It's just SO 80s and a bit dated today.
Standouts: Take on Me, The Sun Always Shines on TV, Hunting High and Low.
Singles:
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Take on Me (#1 all over the world)
Love is Reason (Released in Norway and Philippines)
The Sun Always Shines on TV (Top 10)
Train of Thought (#5 IRE, #8 UK, #14 GER)
Hunting High and Low (Top 10 world-wide, but not in USA)
3
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Tue Apr 18 2023
British Steel
Judas Priest
3.5
3
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Wed Apr 19 2023
Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
Great!
My 3rd listen. It just get's better each time.
Standouts: Let there Be Drums, Apache, Last Bongo in Belgium, Bongolia, Dueling Bongos, In-a-Gadda-Da-Vita, Bongo Rock
Score: 4/5
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Thu Apr 20 2023
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Of all the Elvis albums...this makes the list? Ok....
Standouts:
Fever
Others:
The Girl of My Best Friend, Soldier Boy,
Rating: 2.5
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Fri Apr 21 2023
Transformer
Lou Reed
Exceptional
Standouts: Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side, Satellite of Love,
4
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Sat Apr 22 2023
Disintegration
The Cure
Classic Cure
Standouts: Pictures of You, Lovesong, Lullaby, Fascination Street,
Others: Plainsong, Closedown, Last Dance, Disintegration, Homesick,
Rating: 3.5/5
3
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Sun Apr 23 2023
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Excellent Steely Dan album!
Standouts:
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Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Pretzel Logic
Others:
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Charlie Freak
Barrytown
East St. Louis Toodle-oo
With a Gun
Any Major Dude Will Tell You
Through With Buzz
Parker's Band
Night by Night
Rating: 4/5
4
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Mon Apr 24 2023
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Really nice Jazz album by a master. Born in 1899 he was active on the music scene for much of the early American Swing and Jazz era. There are not many music lovers that have never heard of Duke Ellington.
Not something I'd listen to often, but it is great!
4/5
4
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Tue Apr 25 2023
Calenture
The Triffids
A couple of good catchy songs.
Standouts: Holy Water, Bury Me Deep in Love
Others: Kelly's Blues, Save What You Can
3/5
3
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Wed Apr 26 2023
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
“The most laid back HOUSE album I’ve ever heard” he said, while yawning.
I think Rock and Roll is safe….
While it isn't much of a 'HOUSE' album, I think it is really good. I hate the mispronounced names in the song listing all the 80's music stars. Seriously? Jack Coogar Mellencamp, Cyndi Looper....ridiculous.
That aside, the album is quite enjoyable in it's own way. At the start of the day I was thinking this was a 2/5 at best, now after listening to it all day, I'm at 3.5.
3
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Thu Apr 27 2023
The Doors
The Doors
The Doors debut album. From L.A., CA
Genre: Psychedelic rock, hard rock, art rock, psychedelia
Singles:
Break on Through (#64 UK. #146 USA)
Light My Fire (#1 USA, #7 UK)
Notable Songs: Light My Fire, Break of Through, The End, Back Door Man, The Crystal Ship, Alabama Song, Twentieth Century Fox, Soul Kitchen.
Third Listen: Previous two: 5/5 and 5/5.
One of the best albums ever.
Rating: 5/5
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Fri Apr 28 2023
Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Great listen.
Standouts: Femme Fatal, Holocaust, Jesus Christ, Thank You Friend, Kanga Roo, and more!
4/5
4
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Sat Apr 29 2023
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Love it!
5/5
5
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Sun Apr 30 2023
m b v
My Bloody Valentine
2.5
Difficult listen. Odd music.
2
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Mon May 01 2023
This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
8th album released by the Fall.
Genre: Post-Punk
First Impression: Nice
Looking at the list of the best The Fall songs. The only two songs from this album are not on the Original UK LP: Couldn't Get Ahead and Cruisers Creek.
Standouts: Barmy, Paint Work,
Others: Mansion, I Am Damo Suzuki
Standouts From 1997 CD: Cruisers Creek, Couldn't Get Ahead
Rating: 3.5
3
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Tue May 02 2023
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Standouts: Run to the Hills, The Number of the Beast
Others: Children of the Damned, Hallowed Be Thy Name
Great sound!
3.5
3
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Wed May 03 2023
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Respect was #1 in the USA the day I was born. This is the first time I have heard the album.
Respect is classic Aretha. The rest of the album is good. I've never been to crazy of a fan of her.
3/5
3
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Thu May 04 2023
McCartney
Paul McCartney
His first album post-Beatles could not be more unlike the Beatles if he tried. As a Beatles fan - and a McCartney fan I was looking forward to hearing this album, since I really never heard it before. I was more into the later McCartney stuff.
Good? Yes, Different? Definitely. I can see this being a great album, after I get used to it but for now, on this first listen, I'll leave it a 3/5.
3
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Fri May 05 2023
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
Singles:
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In da Club (#1 USA, #3 UK)
21 Questions (#1 USA, #6, UK)
P.I.M.P. (#3 USA, #5 UK)
If I Can't (#76 USA, #10 UK)
Other good tracks:
What Up Gangsta, Many Men, Patiently Waiting, High All The Time, If He Can't, Back Down, Wanksta (Bonus)
4.5/5
4
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Sat May 06 2023
Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
The Mekons' fourth album. They are from England.
Genre: Alternative rock, alternative country
First listen.
Notable Songs: Hard to Be Human Again
2.5
2
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Sun May 07 2023
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
Spirit is from Los Angles, USA
Genre Progressive rock
First Listen. Heard of the band, not familiar with the album or any of the songs.
Singles:
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Animal Zoo (#97 USA)
Nature's Way (#111 USA)
Mr. Skin (#92)
2.5
2
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Mon May 08 2023
Reign In Blood
Slayer
It's kind of loud! LOL.. Good for what it is, but not my thing.
2.5
2
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Tue May 09 2023
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Psycho Killer is the star of this album. The rest is good too. :) Brian Eno became a fan and became involved with the talking heads. I definitely see a correlation between the two of them. A level of brilliance that isn't appreciated by the average music listener.
3/5
3
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Wed May 10 2023
Heroes
David Bowie
First listen. I know "Heroes" but that's it from the album. The rest is new to me.
Notable Songs: Joe the Lion, Heroes, Beauty and Beast
Singles:
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Heroes (#4 UK)
Beauty and Beast (#39 UK)
Not much stands out to a first time listener of the album. I think it's probably better than I am thinking after the first day. I'm sure my score will rise with future listens...
For now... 2.5/5
2
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Thu May 11 2023
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Great music….
4/5
4
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Fri May 12 2023
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Singles from Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
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I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor (#1 UK, #7 US Alt)
When the Sun Goes Down (#1 UK)
Standouts: I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
Rating: 3
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Sat May 13 2023
The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
3/5
3
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Sun May 14 2023
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
3
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Mon May 15 2023
Suicide
Suicide
Brilliantly different. And years ahead of its time.
Frankie Teardrop is a song that belongs in a Gasper Noé movie. It is a deep and troubled journey to hell. Much of the album feels that way as well.
The more I listen the more I like it.
3.5/5
3
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Tue May 16 2023
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Yesterday I had Snoop Dogg's Doggy Style, today I have The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy. I was interesting in hearing Snoop Dogg, but right away I hated it. Ended up giving it a 1/5. Despicable, misogynistic crap! Today, I get to listen to this crew.... Never heard of them before. Right from the start, I was impressed! Now THIS is hip hop. Good quality music without mention of Nigga's, Bitches, Ho's or any "fuck da police" cop killing. We need more music like this.
I really enjoyed this. It is smart and entertaining and doesn't seem to insult anyone, any race or any sex.
They did a cover of California Uber Alles - The Dead Kennedy's classic. They killed it!
Can't wait to hear more of this!
3/5
3
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Wed May 17 2023
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Very enjoyable! Love Time of the Season! It's a GOAT.
This album is full of fun little songs that I can't help but like.
4/5
4
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Thu May 18 2023
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
Pretty good.
3
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Fri May 19 2023
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
Not something I would listen to often - BUT, this kicks ass for what it is.
3.5/5
3
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Sat May 20 2023
Feast of Wire
Calexico
Really great sound!
3.5
3
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Sun May 21 2023
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
The world was made a worse place because of this album exists in it. Misogynistic crap! A disgrace To women and an entire race.
0/5
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Mon May 22 2023
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
Wow. Never heard of this guy before . I like it.
3
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Tue May 23 2023
Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
Unimpressive. 2/5
2
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Wed May 24 2023
Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
3.5
Some songs better than others, but overall really good.
3
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Thu May 25 2023
Signing Off
UB40
Singles:
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King / Food for Thought (#4 UK)
My Way of Thinking / I Think It's Going to Rain Today (#6 UK)
3.5
3
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Fri May 26 2023
LP1
FKA twigs
Interesting. Not sure how much i like it….
3
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Sat May 27 2023
Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
Huge when it came out. Lenny was such a unique performer. Everyone loved or hated him.
Standouts: Let Love Rule, I Build This Garden For Us, Does Anybody Out There Even Care? Mr. Cab Driver.
Others: Sittin’ on Top of The World, Freedom Train, My Precious Love, Be.
3.5 maybe 4
4
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Sun May 28 2023
Ten
Pearl Jam
Singles:
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Alive (#16 UK, #16 US Rock)
Even Flow (#27 UK, #3 US Rock)
Jeremy (#15 UK, #5 US Rock)
Oceans (Minor hit outside US/UK)
3.5/5
3
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Mon May 29 2023
Fifth Dimension
The Byrds
Singles:
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Eight Miles High (#14 US, #24 UK)
5D (Fifth Dimension) (#44 US)
Mr. Spaceman (#36 US)
Not one of my favorite groups, but pretty good/easy listen
3.5/5
3
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Tue May 30 2023
The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
3
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Wed May 31 2023
Green
R.E.M.
Iconic.
Standouts: Stand, Orange Crush, Pop Song '89
Others: Get Up, Hairshirt, I Remember California, You Are Everything, World Leader Pretend.
4/5
4