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Wed Jun 23 2021
Brothers
The Black Keys
Good, enjoyed it. Would listen to it again.
3
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Thu Jun 24 2021
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
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Fri Jun 25 2021
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Look, Gimme Shelter is an excellent song, as are some others on this album (Live with me, You can't always...). However, some are just ok and some are actually shit (looking at you, Country Honk). So ultimately, I'd rather pick out the songs I like and not listen to the whole album. 3.5 stars really.
3
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Mon Jun 28 2021
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Some really fun songs on this one, would listen to it again.
3
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Tue Jun 29 2021
Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Not bad, but a bit too scream-y for me. I'm also not a big fan of vibrato. Didn't hate it, but probably wouldn't listen to it again. I liked the Spanish song the most I think.
2
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Wed Jun 30 2021
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Liked: cinnamon girl; everybody knows this is nowhere; cowgirl in the sand. Ok: down by the river; the losing end. Didn't like: round & round; running dry (liked it at first and then it got worse and worse).
Overall I wouldn't listen to this album again, although I might give the songs I liked another listen!
2
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Thu Jul 01 2021
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Really enjoyed this, especially the first couple of songs and the title song. Will definitely listen to again (in fact, I listened to it again immediately), but I foresee I won't always be in the mood for it.
4
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Fri Jul 02 2021
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Conflicted. I kind of like it, but it's a bit too 'sweet' to me. Debating between 2 and 3 stars, but ultimately I don't really see myself seeking out this album again, so 2 stars.
2
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Mon Jul 05 2021
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Starts strong. Most songs are pretty fun, although it's maybe a bit more country than I'm into.
Particularly liked: green river, sinister purpose
Didn't like: wrote a song for everyone
3
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Tue Jul 06 2021
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
First impression: way too dramatic for me. There is also something about the combination of his voice, the music, and the lyrics that makes it feel quite contrived and pretentious. After about the 5th song I started forwarding through songs if I didn't like them halfway through. I forwarded through all but West Country Girl (but I was distracted during that one). Black Hair has huge "men writing women" vibes and sealed the 1 star for me. First album on this list that I actively disliked listening to.
1
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Wed Jul 07 2021
Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Song 1, 4, 11: not a fan. Song 2, 3, 5, 8, 9: ok. Song 6, 7, 10: enjoyed them.
Many songs are a bit too country for me, and as mentioned before I'm not a fan of vibrato, but overall it was decent. Difficult decision, but ultimately 2 stars as I don't really like it enough to listen to it again.
2
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Thu Jul 08 2021
Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Good album. I liked all the songs except 'Love Sick' (and even that one was ok). I can see myself listening to this again, now just to decide between 3 and 4 stars...
3
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Fri Jul 09 2021
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Good album. For me personally the rest of the album doesn't live up to the famous Bittersweet Symphony, but it's still mostly very good.
4
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Mon Jul 12 2021
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
Starts strong, gets slightly more whiny towards the middle of the album and then recovers. Overall good album.
3
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Tue Jul 13 2021
White Light
Gene Clark
Ok album, laid back, decent for background music. A bit too on the country side for me to listen to again, I would say.
2
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Wed Jul 14 2021
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
Fun album, would listen to it again.
3
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Thu Jul 15 2021
The Predator
Ice Cube
Good album, a reminder that the US keeps repeating history with only marginal change. Strong lyrics.
3
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Fri Jul 16 2021
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
I had high expectations for this one, being a Talking Heads fan. Overall the album did not entirely live up to those expectations, but I did really enjoy it. 3.5 stars, which I will round up to 4 because I liked the album more than most others I rated 3 stars. Really liked track 4 (Help me somebody).
4
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Mon Jul 19 2021
The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Ok: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Didn't enjoy: 2, 3, 4. In other words, probaly won't listen to this album again - 2 stars.
2
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Tue Jul 20 2021
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
I enjoyed it, and could easily listen to it again. Overall I mostly think it was nice as background music, which isn't to say it was bad (in fact I'm often looking for nice music for during work!). I could see myself play this during a dinner party.
3
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Wed Jul 21 2021
Night Life
Ray Price
Old fashioned country. The songs are almost all 3 minutes or under, but due to the pace of the music they feel very long. It doesn't help that the songs mostly sound the same. Not really my thing. Very close to 1 star, but I didn't feel I had to turn off any songs, so 2 stars.
2
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Thu Jul 22 2021
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
This is actually quite a fun album. Could see myself putting it on again. No bad songs either, as far as I recall. Really liked Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five, and Jet.
3
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Fri Jul 23 2021
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Interestingly enough I didn't know this band at all before listening. I quite enjoyed the whole album, and particularly the songs Strangered in the night, Anything that's rock 'n roll, American Girl.
3
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Mon Jul 26 2021
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Beyond the title song, I didn't know any of the songs on this album. It was a nice album, all of the songs are pretty good, but I don't think it was so special that I see myself playing it a lot.
3
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Tue Jul 27 2021
Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
I enjoyed the vibes, and some songs were fun. A bit long, though, and the quality of the songs varies a lot. Ultimately, I don't really see myself listening to this album again, so I'll have to give it 2 stars.
2
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Wed Jul 28 2021
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
There are some absolute bangers on this album, but to me the rest of the album isn't as good as the two big hits.
3
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Thu Jul 29 2021
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Really enjoyed some of these songs, but overall this album is a bit intense to listen to. This is most obvious at the end of 'Power to the people', for instance. The repetition, sampling, and switching of the sound from side to side was straight up unpleasant. This technique returns in many of the songs. Favourite songs: Can't do nuttin' for ya man; Fight the power (even though that one is also really intense). Struggling with the rating, but probably 2 stars.
2
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Fri Jul 30 2021
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Fun album, although not all the songs are winners for me. Favourite songs: Mrs. Robinson; Fakin' it; A Hazy Shade of Winter; At The Zoo.
4
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Mon Aug 02 2021
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
This was mostly pretty good. Particularly liked Baby's on Fire; Cindy Tells Me. Didn't really like: Driving Me Backwards; Blank Frank; Dead Finks Don't Talk.
3
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Tue Aug 03 2021
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
First impression: this slaps. Second impression: it is a bit repetitive in places, and particularly the song 'Conversation' goes on a bit (a lot) too long. Overall impression: enjoyed it, though. Will I listen to it again in its entirety? Maybe.
3
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Wed Aug 04 2021
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Not bad, but the misogyny is... a bit much. I get that this is the 'brand', but in my opinion it's hypocritical and undermines the message of the rest of the album. How can you critique the oppression of black people and at the same time promote the oppression of women? (I feel the same when it's the other way around, which also happens way too often, but that's a different story). Still gets 2 stars for the political songs.
2
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Thu Aug 05 2021
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
I'm finding it exceedingly hard to rate this album. On the one hand, it contains some great songs (Gotta get up; Coconut; Jump into the fire; Early in the morning). On the other hand, it also contains some kind of whiny songs that I definitely thought about skipping (Without you; I'll never leave you). However, he did name this album Nilsson Schmilsson, which also deserves at least another half star. Let's settle for 4.5 stars then, which I will round down to 4.
4
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Fri Aug 06 2021
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
I liked it, it has good energy. I don't love that it's a live album (although I get why this particular album is on the list, given it is the band's most sold album). There is just never a moment in my life that I want my music listening experience to be paired with loud audience screaming.
3
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Mon Aug 09 2021
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
Some songs are quite enjoyable, some contain a bit (way) too much screaming (River Euphrates). Where is my mind? is a classic.
3
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Tue Aug 10 2021
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
This album swings, I think it holds up really well. Probably closer to a 3.5 but I will round up to a 4 because I know I will listen to this album again!
4
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Wed Aug 11 2021
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Starts out strong, really liked the first three songs (except for the crying child in Run Away Child, which was a bit off-putting. That song was too long, as well). The rest of the album is decent, but nothing really amazing.
3
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Thu Aug 12 2021
The Rise & Fall
Madness
I knew Madness from the songs Baggy Trousers and One Step Beyond. This album is quite different, and I genuinely didn't know they had made Our House too. The rest of the album is ok music wise, but wtf is up with the brown face on the cover? That's a nope from me, dawg.
2
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Fri Aug 13 2021
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I knew God Save the Queen and Anarchy in the UK. I know this is the classic punk album. But really, this is not very good, is it? Will I listen to it again? No, that's very unlikely.
2
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Mon Aug 16 2021
OK Computer
Radiohead
Great album, really trippy. I particularly like Subterranean Homesick Alien, Karma Police, No Surprises, Lucky, although the quality is maintained throughout. Would I love this as much as I do, had I not heard it before? Not sure, but I do love it, so this is officially the first 5* album on this list for me (after 38 albums listened).
5
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Tue Aug 17 2021
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
It was nice enough, but there were no real stand-out songs. Best song for me was probably Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.
3
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Wed Aug 18 2021
Live!
Fela Kuti
I really enjoyed this. Not annoying despite being a live album. Admittedly, the drum solo does go on too long, although I imagine I would have enjoyed it had I been there live!
4
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Thu Aug 19 2021
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Decent, interesting to read the background of this album. Not sure I'll really listen to it again, though.
3
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Fri Aug 20 2021
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
First impression: this looks like it's going to be weird af and I'm here for it. Second impression: potentially a bit too weird for me. Although I enjoyed certain songs (A Minha Menina, Adeus Maria Fulô, Trem Fantasma, Tempo no Tempo), a lot are kind of annoying to listen to. Definitely an interesting album, though.
3
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Mon Aug 23 2021
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is my second time hearing this album (switched to a group after about 30 albums generated). I'm actually glad to get another opportunity to rate this album, because I believe I rated it too high the first time. It's a decent album, but 3 stars for me (rated it 4 the first time).
3
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Tue Aug 24 2021
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Second time hearing this album, still 3 stars from me.
3
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Wed Aug 25 2021
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Meh. Most of these kinda suck, some are ok.
2
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Thu Aug 26 2021
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
I'm not sure I'm really into the robot/bleep vibes, but it was overall not unpleasant.
3
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Fri Aug 27 2021
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
This started as quite a fun album, much weirder than I had expected (in truth, I don't know any Kate Bush songs except Running up that hill and Wuthering Heights, which in retrospect are also actually pretty weird, so no idea where I got my expectations from). Not into Pull out the pin, Night of the Swallow, Houdini. Basically all the songs where she actually screams. No thanks. Actually the later songs of the album really reduced my enjoyment, eventually ending up at 2 stars.
2
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Mon Aug 30 2021
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Most of the songs were pretty fun. Don't know if I'll listen to the whole album again, but maybe.
Particularly liked: Mambo Sun, Get it on.
3
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Tue Aug 31 2021
The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
This sounds like an amateur band that I could go see in the local pub. Not bad, but not good either.
2
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Wed Sep 01 2021
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Aside from the three hits, I didn’t really find this a very exciting album. I really like those three hits, though!
3
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Thu Sep 02 2021
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Pretty fun, especially the first few songs and the hit (It’s a sin). Plenty of weird stuff on here as well. Is Shopping code for something?
3
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Fri Sep 03 2021
Van Halen
Van Halen
Interesting album, surprising in places and pretty good. I don’t think I’ll listen to it again often, but I enjoyed it.
3
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Mon Sep 06 2021
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
I like the social commentary, but most of these songs just repeat the same words and go on for too long.
2
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Tue Sep 07 2021
Let It Be
The Replacements
Largely enjoyable, but it didn't blow me away. I liked the queerness of it, so bonus points for that.
3
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Wed Sep 08 2021
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
Not bad, but not really good either. Can't say that I'll listen to it again, but I didn't hate it. Tainted love is a classic, but imo this is not the best version.
2
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Thu Sep 09 2021
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
Pretty decent album, although a lot of the songs do sound alike.
3
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Fri Sep 10 2021
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
What to say? It's metal. Although I recognise the skill in it, I don't personally find it enjoyable to listen to.
2
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Mon Sep 13 2021
Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
Very spacey, but I liked it! It sounds like film music, in a good way.
4
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Mothership Connection
Parliament
Very funky!
4
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Wed Sep 15 2021
Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
These songs were mostly enjoyable, and frankly fit quite well with my mood today. However, almost every one of these songs just goes on for too long.
3
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Thu Sep 16 2021
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Quite enjoyed it, quintessential Dylan. Tangled up in Blue is indeed good, or perhaps just familiar? I guess I should listen to the lyrics more to appreciate it more (that's what everyone says about Dylan, anyway), but to be honest, for music to really grab me the actual music needs to grab me, not just the lyrics.
3
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Fri Sep 17 2021
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
Pretty fun album actually, a lot better than I thought it would be. I'm probably not going to go out of my way to put it on, but I enjoyed it.
3
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Mon Sep 20 2021
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Some of these songs are pretty fun, until they remember that distortion is an option halfway through the song and just... do that all the time? Can't honestly say that I enjoyed this, but I'll give it 2 stars just for the few songs that aren't distorted to death.
2
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Tue Sep 21 2021
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Nice album, although I'm not a big fan of the last 2 songs.
4
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Wed Sep 22 2021
Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
Pretty decent, versatile album. Not likely to put it back on, but I didn't hate it.
2
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Thu Sep 23 2021
World Clique
Deee-Lite
I quite enjoyed this actually, although besides 'Groove is in the heart' there aren't really (m)any other memorable songs.
3
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Fri Sep 24 2021
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
It's not bad, but it's just hugely not my thing.
2
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Mon Sep 27 2021
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Excellent album.
5
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Tue Sep 28 2021
No Other
Gene Clark
I'm just not really into the country sound. I enjoyed 'No other' and 'Strength of Strings', but they couldn't save this album from being 2 stars for me.
2
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Wed Sep 29 2021
Odelay
Beck
Look, I think Beck is great. Devil's haircut? Put it on any day. That being said, he just goes too far out there on occasion. I'm pretty sure there was a whole part that was just microphone feedback in one of the songs? That's nobody's "thing", ok. Nobody enjoys hearing that. No one in the history of music has ever gone: "You know what this song needs? Some microphone feedback." Except Beck, apparently. For this, and the other annoying parts of the album, 3 stars.
3
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Thu Sep 30 2021
Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
Quite chill, nice background music.
4
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Fri Oct 01 2021
Disraeli Gears
Cream
This album contains some bangers (strange brew, sunshine of your love), some good songs (tales of brave Ulysses, SWLABR), some ok songs (outside woman blues, take it back), and some meh songs (the rest). All in all it adds up to about a 3-3.5. Will round down because Clapton's a dick.
3
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Mon Oct 04 2021
Suede
Suede
Whiny, with some ok songs.
2
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Tue Oct 05 2021
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
I enjoyed this. Even though I have heard my fair share of Beach Boys songs, I didn't know any of the ones on this album. I also feel these songs are quite different from their usual vibe. Enjoyable, though!
4
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Wed Oct 06 2021
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
What exactly was the point of the first track? This album contains some good songs (Little Wing, Castles Made of Sand, One Rainy Wish), but I really don't care for the noisy sound effects that a lot of artists on this list appear to be a fan of. Second half of the album is generally better.
3
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Thu Oct 07 2021
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Surprisingly melodious. I wouldn't really put it on, it's a bit intense for my day-to-day music listening, but I enjoyed it today.
3
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Fri Oct 08 2021
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Beautiful. I hadn't heard his music before at all (though I had heard the name), but it's lovely. It's definitely a mood, though.
4
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Mon Oct 11 2021
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Meh. I enjoyed 'My name is' and 'Still don't give a fuck', but other than that there was nothing that I really liked on here.
2
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Tue Oct 12 2021
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
I quite enjoyed this, but I'm not sure that I'll really listen to it a lot again. No bad songs, but it didn't really grab me. Probably around a 3.5 for me, but in the end I go by how likely I am to put it on again.
3
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Wed Oct 13 2021
Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Largely unremarkable. Some fun songs, some horrid songs, nothing that I would go and seek out again.
2
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Thu Oct 14 2021
Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
Really nice, perfect for a dinner party.
4
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Fri Oct 15 2021
Snivilisation
Orbital
This grew on me. Might listen to it again if I need to be hyped up during a boring work task.
3
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Mon Oct 18 2021
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Immigrant song is great, and there are definitely a couple of other enjoyable songs on the album (Friends, Tangerine, That's the way, Bron-Y-Aur stomp). However, none of them really grab me (besides the opener). So, regrettably, it's 3.5 stars from me (3 in the rating since I'm not likely to put the entire album on again).
3
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Tue Oct 19 2021
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Mostly enjoyable, except the end of The Gumbo Variations. I liked Peaches en Regalia the most.
3
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Wed Oct 20 2021
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
It wasn't bad, but nothing amazing either. I kind of enjoyed What's behind the mask and Garbageman.
2
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Thu Oct 21 2021
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
Like many albums on this list it was fun but not amazing. I like the artwork, though. Favourites are Lost Women, He's Always There.
3
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Fri Oct 22 2021
Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
Fine, nothing special but nice as background music.
3
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Mon Oct 25 2021
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Pretty chill, not as good as some of his albums (Graceland comes to mind), but still pretty good. Favourite is Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.
4
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Tue Oct 26 2021
Tidal
Fiona Apple
This is a difficult one for me. At first I didn't like her voice, but I think it grew on me? I don't think I'll listen to it a lot in the future, but it was an interesting album.
3
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Wed Oct 27 2021
Moondance
Van Morrison
I like Van Morrison's music; even saw him perform not long before covid. This album contains many classics, and I will rate it without taking into account Van's... problematic tendencies.
4
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Thu Oct 28 2021
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
I really like Talking Heads, although in my opinion this isn't their best album. However, Psycho Killer is an absolute banger, and there are several other nice songs on here (Pulled Up, The Book I Read).
4
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Fri Oct 29 2021
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Top 2 Talking Heads album.
5
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Mon Nov 01 2021
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Enjoyed this, I'll even forgive the more country-vibe songs.
4
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Tue Nov 02 2021
Play
Moby
I quite enjoyed the first half of this album. I feel almost dirty saying it (Moby has always given me creep vibes a little bit, doubly so after the whole Natalie Portman thing) and it does feel like the same trick over and over again, but here we are. I didn't like the second half so much.
3
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Wed Nov 03 2021
Gris Gris
Dr. John
I kind of liked this, actually. Very odd, but not bad. It's between a 3 and a 4 for me. I'll go for 3 since it is a bit less appealing than others I've rated 4 stars.
3
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Thu Nov 04 2021
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Ah, another album by Kate Bush, whose music I have previously described as "pretty weird". I do like Running Up That Hill, though! So we're off to a good start.
I also never realised what a banger Cloudbusting is! Yes, I realise I'm literally naming her biggest hits, but you have to admit that these are some of her most accessible songs.
The rest of the album is a lot better than "The Dreaming" (the previous one I listened to) - there was just way too much screaming on that one. In between a 3 and a 4, but I'll go for a 4 because it's definitely very original and well-executed.
4
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Fri Nov 05 2021
A Night At The Opera
Queen
This album contains two of my favourite Queen songs (Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend) as well as some other nice ones. It also contains some songs that... aren't winners for me (particularly '39 and The Prophet's Song). All in all I think it's a 3.5 for me, which I will round up because I have a soft spot for Queen.
4
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Mon Nov 08 2021
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Very energetic, must have been amazing to be there. I'm not a big fan of live recordings in general, but I can see how this one might be an exception (were it not for all the screaming).
3
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Tue Nov 09 2021
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Still good, still not amazing enough for 5 stars (2nd time rating this one due to switch to Group).
4
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Wed Nov 10 2021
Faith
George Michael
Great album, but not his best. Faith (the song) is exceptional.
4
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Thu Nov 11 2021
Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
I didn't really enjoy this. However, I didn't want to destroy my ears so I didn't have to listen to it anymore, so I'll give it 2 stars rather than 1.
2
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Fri Nov 12 2021
Third
Portishead
Strange and wide mix of songs, but unfortunately I didn't really like it (notable exception being The Rip).
2
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Mon Nov 15 2021
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Pretty good. Very busy, but overall enjoyable.
3
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Tue Nov 16 2021
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Good album, I don't think I'd ever really heard any of these songs beyond Pale Blue Eyes and Candy Says. Would skip The Murder Mystery - it's annoying and long.
4
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Wed Nov 17 2021
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Very recognizable vocals by Morrissey, but overall the album doesn't convince. It felt to me like the songs did not really have a very recognizable identity and the whole album was just one (slightly whiny) giant blob.
3
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Thu Nov 18 2021
Low
David Bowie
Good album, I only knew Sound and Vision (which I like). Warszawa has some serious Twin Peaks vibes. As many have said: not my favourite Bowie, but still enjoyable.
4
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Fri Nov 19 2021
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
I painted the ceiling of my bathroom to this album, and I have to say it lends itself quite well to that. I wasn't blown away, but I liked it.
3
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Mon Nov 22 2021
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Lovely, very chill vibe. I liked the first two songs (Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Marrakesh Express) the most. Predictable, I know. The last couple of songs are less good in my opinion.
4
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Tue Nov 23 2021
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
More enjoyable than the previous The Smiths album I got on this list. Catchy songs, including of course the well-known 'Stop me...'.
4
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Wed Nov 24 2021
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Oh no, it's another Nick Cave album. And it's a fucking hour and a half long, oh god. Okay, I'll give it a go, but if it's as bad as the previous one I will just skip my way through it.
First song is decent, but song 2 is already annoying again. The music is okay; every time a song starts I start getting into it, but I guess there is just something about his voice that is not for me. He just sounds very constipated on most of the songs, especially those on Volume 2. Overall Volume 1 was ok-ish, but just not for me. 2 stars, I guess?
2
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Thu Nov 25 2021
Paris 1919
John Cale
The first 4 songs are quite slow and don't do anything for me. Macbeth sounds good, and Paris 1919 is excellent. The last couple of songs are also pretty decent. Overall I would probably not put on the whole album again, but I'll definitely listen to selected songs in the future.
3
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Fri Nov 26 2021
Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Screaming is not music. I almost turned it off right there, but the rest of the album was slightly better. Hell, I even enjoyed some of the songs. I'm petty though - I cannot in good conscience support someone fucking screaming in my ear, so 2 stars it is.
2
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Mon Nov 29 2021
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
I enjoyed most of this, but would have been fine with it being about half the length.
3
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Tue Nov 30 2021
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Enjoyable album, I especially liked the first few songs. Unfortunately his version of Come Rain or Come Shine does not come close to Billie Holiday's version, so I almost docked some points for that, but in the end I still really enjoyed almost all of the album.
4
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Wed Dec 01 2021
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Look, I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would (considering my feelings about the genre), but I'm not about to listen to 2 hours of country music. It's honestly astonishing how much of this I did listen to, so props to the artists I guess for keeping me somewhat entertained. I actually enjoyed some of the instrumental songs (Nashville Blues and some others) and their rendition of Tennessee Stud. I did not enjoy the rest.
2
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Thu Dec 02 2021
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
I feel like I want to like this more than I actually like it. There is no question that she's a great singer, and some of these songs are really beautiful, but overall they do sound very much the same.
3
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
I mean, it's pretty chill, but also nothing really stood out to me. Might be good to play during focused work tasks?
3
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Mon Dec 06 2021
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
A LOT more enjoyable than the previous PJ Harvey album I got on this list (Rid Of Me). Has some genuinely good songs (according to me), like Big Exit, Kamikaze, This Is Love.
3
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Tue Dec 07 2021
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Very chill album!
4
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Wed Dec 08 2021
Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
I quite enjoy The Stranglers, including this album. Not sure I'll put it on as a whole again though, it drags on just a bit and doesn't contain most of my personal favourites of theirs (Golden Brown, Always The Sun, Strange Little Girl).
4
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Thu Dec 09 2021
Rapture
Anita Baker
Beautiful voice, but difficult to rate for me. Most songs are nice, but I'm not sure that I'd ever really seek them out. Same Ole Love was definitely a stand-out, though.
3
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Fri Dec 10 2021
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
This album was ok, but I have the feeling that I just didn't get it somehow. Best song was probably Joan of Arc, although the backing vocals at the beginning and end of the song sounded like a drunk man trying to sing along, yet completely fucking up the timing. What am I missing?
3
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Mon Dec 13 2021
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
I enjoyed this overall, but there were no really outstanding songs for me. Favourites would be Sign O' The Times, Hot Thing, U Got The Look.
3
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Tue Dec 14 2021
White Ladder
David Gray
Fine, but nothing special. I guess you had to be there.
3
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Wed Dec 15 2021
Gold
Ryan Adams
Utterly mediocre.
2
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Thu Dec 16 2021
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
As with many albums on this list, this was fairly pleasant, but not outstanding. Is it bad to say that I prefer the Adele version of Make You Feel My Love?
3
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Fri Dec 17 2021
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Charming, good voice, nice songs. Just not really my thing, maybe? It didn't draw me in.
3
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Mon Dec 20 2021
The Wall
Pink Floyd
Not all of these songs are good, but when they are, they are SO good. Favourites: Comfortably Numb, Nobody Home, Hey You (but there's plenty more to enjoy on here).
5
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Tue Dec 21 2021
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Quite fun, but long (and not all the songs are great). Favourites: Mama Said, You don't own me, Will you love me tomorrow, I only want to be with you.
3
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Wed Dec 22 2021
The Doors
The Doors
Outstanding album.
Fun fact: my friend and I once used The End at the end of a high school theatre sketch (could there be a sentence which more perfectly describes what I was like in high school? I think not). The first sentence of the song was met with great hilarity from the audience. Anyway, we filmed the sketch and put it on YouTube, and then it got flagged for copyright infringement. We never took it down, so it's still out there, with the audio removed.
5
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Thu Dec 23 2021
Close To You
Carpenters
Close To You will always remind me of that Simpsons episode with the doorbell. It's so over the top that I just have to love it?
I recognised no other songs on this album, except of course the Beatles covers (which I was not impressed with). There's no doubt that Karen's voice is great, but overall this album is too sweet for me.
3
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Fri Dec 24 2021
Repeater
Fugazi
Meh.
2
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Mon Dec 27 2021
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Nice compilation, mostly enjoyable christmas music.
3
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Tue Dec 28 2021
Shaft
Isaac Hayes
Quite enjoyable. Struggling between a 3 and a 4, but I could see myself putting this on again so I'll be nice.
4
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Wed Dec 29 2021
Ten
Pearl Jam
This sounds like the same song over and over again. I enjoyed Even Flow, but nothing else (no, not even Alive, fight me).
2
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Thu Dec 30 2021
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Honestly? Nothing special. I won't run to turn it off, but I won't put it on either. Acceptable.
3
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Thu Feb 24 2022
Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
This was not altogether terrible, but it was a very eclectic mix of songs with widely varying quality (with most songs falling on the lower end). A weird album such as this one always has to strike a delicate balance between being original and being annoying. In my opinion this album did not achieve that balance.
2
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Fri Feb 25 2022
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Hmm, I don't know. I liked it, but ultimately it was just a little... unremarkable? I also felt like the singer was not very strong in terms of vocal range.
3
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Mon Feb 28 2022
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
So many hits on this (admittedly long, though never boring) album. Consistently excellent. The only songs I might skip on occasion are Village Ghetto Land and Ngiculela, but that's probably just because I suck rather than the songs, ya know? I also hate the baby crying on Isn't She Lovely. Yes, I know the story behind it and yes, I still hate it. Other than that, though, it's *chef's kiss*.
5
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Tue Mar 01 2022
The Bends
Radiohead
I love a good excuse to listen to this album. A respite from the mediocre crap that plagues the rest of this list.
Favourites: Planet Telex, High and Dry, Just, My Iron Lung, and, of course, Street Spirit.
5
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Wed Mar 02 2022
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
It's not bad. It's not great. I liked the cinematic style songs, didn't see the added value of the samples of people on the street talking.
3
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Thu Mar 03 2022
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Great album. Is it George Michael's best? I personally think Patience is his best, but that one doesn't have Freedom! '90 and that's a JAM.
The rest of the album is noticeably more subdued, but Michael executes this perfectly. During listening yesterday it was Mother's Pride that really struck me, which unfortunately remains topical as ever.
5
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Fri Mar 04 2022
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
The more I listen to it, the more the vocals really start to put me off. Between a 2 and a 3, but gets a 2 because it was more annoying than enjoyable.
2
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Mon Mar 07 2022
Parklife
Blur
Largely enjoyable. I knew Girls & Boys and Parklife before, and I do think these remain the highlights of the album. I also particularly liked London Loves. It starts to drag a bit at the end.
4
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Tue Mar 08 2022
Violator
Depeche Mode
This album already deserves 5 stars just for Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence (what a song!), which are the tracks I recognize (and love). The rest of the album does not reach those same highs, but is enjoyable nonetheless. Ultimately more enjoyable than all of the middle of the road "inoffensive to my ears" albums on this list, so a 4 it is.
4
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Wed Mar 09 2022
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
I knew Today and, surprisingly, Disarm. I think I liked those? Overall not bad but wouldn't put it on again soon.
3
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Thu Mar 10 2022
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
Surprisingly quite enjoyed this. Like most (it seems) of the reviewers I had never heard of this artist and I had low expectations. More of a 3.5, but as we all know, that rounds up to a 4.
4
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Fri Mar 11 2022
Shadowland
k.d. lang
I'm sure this is lovely if you like country music. Which I do not. Could not get through it.
1
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Mon Mar 14 2022
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
I quite like this album, but I think it's a bit overrated. Yes, it has some great songs, but there's also some filler here (and Four Sticks, which... just no).
4
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Tue Mar 15 2022
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Some really nice disco on this! All the people in the reviews who hate this clearly don't know how to have fun.
Not a 5 because of the more boring songs (Somebody Loves Me, You're a Friend to Me).
4
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Wed Mar 16 2022
Queen II
Queen
This is probably the kind of album that really grows on you the more you listen to it, but after a first and second listen I can't honestly say that it has really grabbed me. Not bad, I mean it's Queen, but not great either.
3
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Thu Mar 17 2022
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Nice. Tiny Dancer and Levon are obvious highlights. This is a difficult one for me, I quite enjoyed parts of this, but overall it just didn't really grab me and I'm unsure if I'd put it on again in full. A 3.5.
3
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Fri Mar 18 2022
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Is this music? Meh.
2
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Mon Mar 21 2022
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Great album. It's rare that I fall in love with something on the first listen, but this did it for me!
5
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Tue Mar 22 2022
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Really enjoyed most of this album, with notable exceptions Girlfriend and She's Out of My Life. Surprisingly good, given the lack of hits.
4
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Wed Mar 23 2022
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
Ah, another opportunity for me to figure out why I hate most country music so much. I think it's the singing, the whiny voice. All I can think is 'fucking GET OVER IT'. Musically this wasn't that bad, but good god just sing normally!
1
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Thu Mar 24 2022
Homework
Daft Punk
There were some good songs on here, and I'm normally quite into Daft Punk, but overall this didn't do it for me. As many have said previously, most songs - even the good ones - are too long. Some songs are downright annoying and I didn't finish them (High Fidelity and Rock'n Roll come to mind). 3 stars for the good ones, which for me actually includes Around the world!
3
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Fri Mar 25 2022
If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
Decent, but not great. Background music. Would rare a 3.5 if I could.
3
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Mon Mar 28 2022
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
This was actually surprisingly fun, considering I usually loathe live albums (screaming, clapping, generally worse singing). Veered dangerously close to country (Your Cheating Heart) and of course there's the whole pedophile thing... Purely musically, I enjoyed the album, but I'm still not sure I'd put it on again (see: screaming, clapping).
3
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Tue Mar 29 2022
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
Beautiful album, beautiful voice. The live aspect didn't detract much from the experience and sometimes even added to it!
5
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Wed Mar 30 2022
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Some charming songs, but I had to cut Butter the Soul short because I couldn't take it. The rest of the album is a similar mix of songs that are quite nice and songs that are pretty annoying to listen to.
3
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Thu Mar 31 2022
John Prine
John Prine
Country, but charming. Didn't hate it but didn't love it either.
3
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Fri Apr 01 2022
Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
This was... not very good. Holdin' On was out of tune. Some of these were palatable, but I mostly did not enjoy.
2
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Mon Apr 04 2022
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
What an album! I know a lot of people prefer the Speakerboxxx side, but to me the songs on there always start to sound like too much of the same towards the end. It does contain some great tracks as well, though.
The Love Below is fucking weird, that's true, but it's exactly the kind of weird that I vibe with, and the songs are all absolute bops. I will admit to skipping some of the interludes on occasion, but as a concept album it is unrivalled. 5 stars!
5
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Tue Apr 05 2022
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Fun! I don't really see myself being in the mood for this on many occasions, but I did enjoy it and it would be really perfect for an old-timey themed party.
4
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Wed Apr 06 2022
Odessa
Bee Gees
This was just largely not enjoyable at all. Not "hurt my ears" terrible, and with the occasional likeable song (Suddenly), but very much not worth the time investment in my opinion.
2
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Thu Apr 07 2022
Nevermind
Nirvana
Probably the first album I ever bought, although it came out before I was even born. I still love it, and while I'm sure that's partly out of nostalgia, I can't rate it anything but 5 stars.
5
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Fri Apr 08 2022
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Another PJ Harvey album! (3rd one so far)
Starts out decent, but drops off steeply after the fourth song. I suspect PJ just kind of.. isn't my thing. This album does grow on you though. Although some songs remain annoying, rather than haunting (England).
3
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Mon Apr 11 2022
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
The title song and Season of the Witch are really great. It's a shame the rest of the album is so boring.
3
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Tue Apr 12 2022
A Seat at the Table
Solange
Some of these songs are quite nice (e.g. Weary), but I didn't care for the interludes and many (most?) songs were not very interesting.
3
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Wed Apr 13 2022
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Really wasn't expecting to like this one* but the first two songs immediately won me over. Yes, the album does veer into sappy territory on occasion, but it was still really enjoyable.
*The only track I recognized by the title was She's Always a Woman, a song I've always considered too corny for life. Fun fact: my friend still cannot listen to it, after a boy once confessed his 'love' for her, accompanied by this song, when we were all like... 14 years old.
4
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Thu Apr 14 2022
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
This one was... fine. Some interesting hooks, but songs mostly went on too long or were just fine. Probably won't listen again, but I didn't actively dislike it.
3
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Fri Apr 15 2022
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Whew, that was a ride! Is it as good as Songs in the Key of Life? No. But is it an excellent album? Absolutely yes. Not to mention, it's better than approximately 95% of albums I've listened to so far on this list. And for that, it gets 5 stars.
5
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Thu May 26 2022
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
Nearly a 2 for me, but Hoodoo Voodoo saved it. Will not listen to it again (except maybe the aforementioned song).
3
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Fri May 27 2022
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
Classic punk album, I was surprised by how many songs I recognized (and liked). The rest of the album doesn't really hold up to the hits in my opinion, and I don't see myself really putting this on a lot.
3
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Mon May 30 2022
NEU! 75
Neu!
The instrumental songs were decent, but Hero was absolutely awful.
3
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Tue May 31 2022
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
I really enjoyed this album. I wanna be adored is the highlight for me (and is also the only one I knew beforehand). This is going in the rotation! Is it a 5? Sure, let's be nice.
5
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Wed Jun 01 2022
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
This was pretty good, but overall it just didn't really grab me. I might revisit it in the future, but for now it gets 3 stars.
3
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Thu Jun 02 2022
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
Not for me.
2
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Fri Jun 03 2022
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
I am partial to parts of this (Billericay Dickie, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), but I think mostly out of some kind of twisted nostalgia. The rest of the album isn't bad, but I'm not going to go out of my way to listen to it. Bonus points for the lyric "I come awake with a gift for womankind" though.
3
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Tue Jun 28 2022
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Beautiful. If someone asked me what jazz sounds like, this is what I would play for them. But not in a bad way!
4
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Wed Jun 29 2022
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Expectations were high for this album, but they were not completely met. I prefer Bryter Layter! It's in between a 3 and a 4 for me, but I will give it a 4 because my group-mate already gave a 3.
4
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Thu Jun 30 2022
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Some parts of this were definitely interesting, but overall this just doesn't do it for me. Was leaning towards a 3, but tbh it's worse than that.
2
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Fri Jul 01 2022
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Fine. A bit too country for me, but still decent, so I'll rate it a 3. In all likelihood, I won't listen to it again.
3
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Mon Jul 04 2022
2112
Rush
What an annoying voice this guy has. Really grating. Besides that, the songs are kind of boring. And also apparently these guys like Ayn Rand? I was going to rate it a 2 before I knew that but I almost deducted another star just for that.
2
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Tue Jul 05 2022
Pink Flag
Wire
This was actually pretty enjoyable. Will I listen to it again? Probably not, given the sheer amount of actually great music out there, but maybe?
3
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Wed Jul 06 2022
1999
Prince
Whew, what a party! This got... real weird there for a bit, but overall this album contains some absolute bangers. Favourites: the first 4 songs, more or less in that order.
4
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Thu Jul 07 2022
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Musically I actually think this is executed really well, although it does start to hurt my ears at a certain point. Very intense. What I'm really not a fan of is the screaming/grunting, though. It's just not enjoyable to listen to!
2
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Fri Jul 08 2022
Sound Affects
The Jam
Fine, background music, kind of run-of-the-mill British rock.
3
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Mon Jul 11 2022
Revolver
Beatles
With the Beatles I sometimes wonder whether I genuinely enjoy the songs, or whether I just enjoy the fact that I can sing along with literally all of them (indoctrination?). Upon careful reflection of this album, I do have to say that it contains some damn catchy songs. Favourite: Eleanor Rigby.
5
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Tue Jul 12 2022
Street Life
The Crusaders
I quite like the title song, but the rest of the album feels like more of the same. The songs are too long.
3
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Wed Jul 13 2022
Risque
CHIC
Very funky, makes you want to dance! -1 star for the sheer length of some of these songs and the fact that they are overly repetitive. Favourites: Good Times (if it was 4 minutes shorter), My Forbidden Lover.
4
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Thu Jul 14 2022
Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
Shockingly bad vocals. Sounds like a bunch of off-the-charts drunk people decided to form a band and record an album all in one night.
1
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Fri Jul 15 2022
São Paulo Confessions
Suba
Pretty chill, but not very remarkable to me. I did enjoy it while working because it's not so distracting (because I can't understand the words!).
3
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Mon Jul 18 2022
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
I definitely see why people like this. It's not really my thing, but overall I found it decently enjoyable. Drops off in quality after Sweet Emotion, and I downright disliked You See Me Crying.
3
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Tue Jul 19 2022
Arrival
ABBA
Really enjoyed this, mainly Dancing Queen, Money, Tiger, Fernando. Clearly, the hits are the stand-outs, but I would say most of the album is very danceable!
4
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Wed Jul 20 2022
I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
Admittedly I have always found Anohni's voice kind of grating, so I'd never listened to a full album before. This was very haunting and in some (many?) places I found it beautiful, but I don't think I'll listen to it much again.
3
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Thu Jul 21 2022
Abraxas
Santana
This is very good, but maybe just a tad boring? (besides Black Magic Woman & Oye Como Va)
4
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Fri Jul 22 2022
Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
Too whiny.
2
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Mon Aug 29 2022
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Was expecting a very emo album based on the name, but wikipedia tells me this is "shoegaze". That checks out, exemplified by the 4th track, "to here knows when" (did not enjoy). Most of the album is actually kind of cool, I can see that the style has been influential.
3
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Tue Aug 30 2022
Garbage
Garbage
This was surprisingly good (had expected garbage). I can definitely see what other people are saying about it being too slick, though. Milk was a stand-out. This is really a 3.5; might listen again.
3
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Wed Aug 31 2022
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
I gave this one a 2 before, but I'm milder now.
3
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Thu Sep 01 2022
Black Metal
Venom
It wasn't awful, but it definitely wasn't good either.
2
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Fri Sep 02 2022
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
The more I listen to it, the more I like it. I think I keep being biased by the first song (which I don't like) to dislike the album, so I think I'll skip that one in the future. I still prefer Bryter Layter, though.
4
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Mon Sep 05 2022
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
I just really didn't think this was good.
2
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Tue Sep 06 2022
Berlin
Lou Reed
Did not enjoy or even find beautiful, really. I still stand by my opinion/rule that no song should ever have a child crying in it.
2
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Wed Sep 07 2022
Doolittle
Pixies
Overall I was quite pleasantly surprised, but I'm not sure yet whether I'll really listen to this in the long run. None of the songs individually really grabbed me, however I will commit to another listen.
3
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Thu Sep 08 2022
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
A nice album, good rhythm. I could see myself listening to this again, although the lyrics are a little pedantic at times. This was before my time, so I also didn't recognize the hits unfortunately.
3
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Fri Sep 09 2022
...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
...Baby One More Time (the song) is legendary. I also quite like Crazy, Sometimes, and The Beat Goes On. Thanks to Poundland I own this album, and I pretty much always turn it off at Soda Pop (as an aside, that song is such a bizarre vibe change). Having now listened to the rest of the album, I can say that it is cheesy to the max and unfortunately this drags down the quality. Points for the perfect 90s song title "E-mail My Heart" though.
3
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Mon Sep 12 2022
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
This is ok, I guess - I don't understand the hype at all. Although I did appreciate the attention to detail in getting this album the day after the queen died ;)
3
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Tue Sep 13 2022
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
As usual with a stones album, there's some good songs and some bad songs. Not as good as Let It Bleed (but also not as bad).
3
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Wed Sep 14 2022
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
This was a lot of fun, but the songs do kind of blur together. I'd definitely put this on as background music.
3
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Thu Sep 15 2022
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
A low 2. Only gets that because some of the songs weren't completely terrible.
2
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Fri Sep 16 2022
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
As others have said, the first 6 songs + Road Trippin' are pretty good (some of these I even put on voluntarily!), but then the rest of the album all blends together in meh-ness. What are you left with? 3 stars, I guess.
3
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Mon Sep 19 2022
Moon Safari
Air
I have listened to this album quite a lot in the past couple of years, having rediscovered it through (I think) a reddit thread. Very chill. The only song I sometimes skip is You Make It Easy.
5
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Thu Oct 27 2022
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
I think Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a great song, and there are some other pretty decent tracks on this album. Ultimately, though, this album doesn't rise above 3 stars for me.
3
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Fri Oct 28 2022
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Such a swinging album. I can listen to it any time, but it's especially great (for me) during work, while making dinner, or during a dinner party.
5
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Mon Oct 31 2022
Me Against The World
2Pac
Decent rap, but not my thing.
3
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Tue Nov 01 2022
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
This was pretty fun, but it does quickly become more of the same. It also doesn't help that I am so sick of Paradise City - although admittedly that isn't Guns N' Roses' fault. I'm not likely to listen to this again, except maybe Welcome to the Jungle.
3
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Wed Nov 02 2022
Timeless
Goldie
Midway through This is A Bad I thought "This is bad". I saw no reason to put myself through more of it.
1
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Thu Nov 03 2022
Solid Air
John Martyn
Not impressed
2
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Fri Nov 04 2022
Connected
Stereo MC's
I was really feeling this at the start, but it got pretty repetitive and boring further into the album.
3
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Mon Nov 07 2022
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
There isn't much to love here, is there? I have difficulty rating this album, because it does get better towards the end, but the first half is just awful. Ultimately, it gets 2 stars, just because Radiohead (and music in general) has so much better to offer.
2
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Tue Nov 08 2022
This Is Hardcore
Pulp
This was utterly pretentious and mediocre. I would have given this a 3, but honestly I had expected better from Pulp (I like Different Class) so due to the disappointment it's a 2.
2
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Wed Nov 09 2022
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Some of this is really nice, but towards the end of the album it starts to sound quite monotonous. Might listen again just to see which songs were actually good.
3
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Thu Nov 10 2022
Scott 4
Scott Walker
Not as bad as Nick Cave, but bad in the same ways (constipated and pretentious sounding)
2
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Fri Nov 11 2022
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Had me dancing during work! Not all the songs are winners, but overall I enjoyed it.
4
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Mon Nov 14 2022
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
At first I was thinking 2 stars, because I could deal with the bells while I was working, but then it got to the last "song"...
1
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Tue Nov 15 2022
1984
Van Halen
This was.. fine? Don't really get the excitement about this one. Jump is nice.
3
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Wed Nov 16 2022
Ctrl
SZA
I guess this wasn't terrible, but I really don't understand the hype. Not for me.
2
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Thu Nov 17 2022
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
There are some genuinely cool tracks on here, and it wouldn't be a punishment to listen to the album again. Will I, though? Probably not.
3
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Fri Nov 18 2022
Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman
John Zorn
Some of this isn't godawful, but most of it is.
2
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Mon Nov 21 2022
The Score
Fugees
Ready or Not, Fu-gee-la, and Killing me softly are really good, the rest I could do without.
3
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Tue Nov 22 2022
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
This was good, but it's not my genre at all. Will keep in mind if I need to get hyped/angry.
3
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Wed Nov 23 2022
Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
This was eh.. not enjoyable.
1
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Thu Nov 24 2022
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
Good album title. Unfortunately, that was the only thing that was good about this album.
2
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Fri Nov 25 2022
Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
There was one good track on this album that has saved it from being a 1, but much of the rest of the album was so shit that I don't care to put in the effort to find out which was the song I liked. I get that the shitty out-of-tune sound was completely intentional, but that doesn't make it good, does it?
2
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Mon Nov 28 2022
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
I have attempted to rate this album at least 5 times now. At first I wasn't sure whether I even liked it, but I think I've figured out that I do.
5
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Tue Nov 29 2022
21
Adele
Adele is a good singer, but honestly I would never put this on voluntarily. It’s not for me I guess.
3
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Wed Nov 30 2022
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Respect immediately brings this album to a 4. I've always considered it better than the original, not only because flipping the genders makes it a lot more fun (and less mean-sounding), but also because the execution is just so well done. The rest of the songs are very well done as well, but don't grab my attention in the same way.
4
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Thu Dec 01 2022
Murmur
R.E.M.
I agree with the 3.5 rating of my teammate. Since he gave a 4, I will give a 3 for balance.
3
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Mon Dec 05 2022
I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
Not for me.
2
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Tue Dec 06 2022
Rio
Duran Duran
I really like Hungry like the wolf & Save a prayer and will likely listen to them again. Ultimately, however, this album doesn't rise above a 3 for me.
3
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Wed Dec 07 2022
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Wow, I really enjoyed this actually, especially Time of the Season. Not Butcher's Tale though, that song can fuck right off.
4
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Thu Dec 08 2022
Groovin'
The Young Rascals
Pretty groovin' but not /very/ groovin', if you know what I mean?
3
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Fri Dec 09 2022
Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Quite good
3
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Thu Dec 22 2022
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Yes, I love this album. Yes, I was a teenager when it came out.
5
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Fri Dec 23 2022
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
I kind of liked some of this, and kind of hated other parts of this. I might need to revisit?
3
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Mon Dec 26 2022
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Hmm, this was a bit meh to me. Not bad, but I'm not convinced.
3
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Tue Dec 27 2022
The Poet
Bobby Womack
I start out really liking this album, but it ends on a bit of a boring/sad note. Not really sure how "If you think you're lonely now" became the hit! 4 stars for the first 5 songs.
4
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Wed Dec 28 2022
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I liked this. Mostly the first half of the album, but I might listen to it again in its entirety.
4
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Thu Dec 29 2022
The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
I really enjoyed this! Maybe not a 5 (yet?), but I've saved the album.
4
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Wed Jan 18 2023
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
I don't give money to nazis.
1
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Thu Jan 19 2023
Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
Hmm. I was not really feeling this.
2
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Fri Jan 20 2023
The Band
The Band
In an unusual turn of events, I actually liked this album less on my second listen. So, 3 stars instead of 4 it is.
3
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Mon Jan 23 2023
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
This album has some real gems (It's tricky, Walk this way, You be illin'), but most of the rest of the album just doesn't do it for me.
3
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Tue Jan 24 2023
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
I do like some Jamiroquai songs, but most of them are not on this album. Overall, this album just doesn't rise above 3 stars for me, even if it is very funky.
3
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Wed Jan 25 2023
Sail Away
Randy Newman
Didn't really enjoy this, I think it's mainly because I don't like his voice (sorry Randy).
2
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Thu Jan 26 2023
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
This album has some real bangers, music wise. Good god are the vocals ghastly, though.
2
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Fri Jan 27 2023
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I know this album so well it's hard to be objective. But this is really good, right? Favourites: Woodstock, Almost cut my hair, Carry on.
5
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Mon Jan 30 2023
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Kinda nice, kinda boring, kinda mean-spirited sometimes.
3
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Tue Jan 31 2023
Transformer
Lou Reed
It's a shame this album ends on its most annoying song. Nevertheless, I'm going to take a walk on the wild side and rate it a 5 for the rest of the songs.
5
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Thu Mar 02 2023
Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
This is really not for me. It makes me feel very stressed for some reason.
1
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Fri Mar 03 2023
Chelsea Girl
Nico
At first I thought this was palatable, but at track 5 I realised that actually, it's not.
1
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Mon Mar 06 2023
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
This was pretty enjoyable, but after side 1 I had had enough. I might listen to stand-outs We Will Not Be Lovers and When Will We Be Married (and maybe Sweet Thing) again sometime.
3
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Tue Mar 07 2023
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Look, the singer blatantly just cannot sing. That would be okay if he had (almost) any other job in the world, but with him being a professional singer and all I think it poses a slight problem.
1
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Wed Mar 08 2023
Elephant
The White Stripes
Good, sometimes great. Best songs: Seven Nation Army, The Hardest Button to Button, In The Cold, Cold Night.
4
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Thu Mar 09 2023
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Pretty enjoyable, but repetitive. Might save a couple of songs (e.g. The Phuncky Feel One) for when I get in a stoner rap mood.
3
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Fri Mar 10 2023
Medúlla
Björk
I can admire the goal of this album, but this just wasn't an enjoyable listen for me at all.
2
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Mon Mar 13 2023
Grace
Jeff Buckley
Whew, I really used to love this album as a teenager/young adult. There are still some really beautiful songs on here (particularly Hallelujah and Lover you should have come over), but I do admit that some songs now come across as overly dramatic.
4
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Tue Mar 14 2023
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I really enjoyed this. We're Going To Be Friends has been on many of my playlists. -1 star for Little Room and Aluminum.
4
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Wed Mar 15 2023
Fromohio
fIREHOSE
Starts out pretty strong, but at the end I just had an overwhelming feeling of "this is fine I guess".
3
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Thu Mar 16 2023
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
Pretty decent, might listen again if I want to get hyped up.
3
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Fri Mar 17 2023
Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
Meh.
2
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Mon Mar 20 2023
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Fairly enjoyable, especially at the beginning, but it gets very repetitive. It definitely belongs on the list, but I don't think I'll really listen to it again.
3
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Tue Mar 21 2023
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
I kind of liked this at the start, but it really starts to drag on from about track 6 onward.
2
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Wed Mar 22 2023
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
This swings. I'm not often in the mood for blues, but this goes on my list for when I am.
4
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Thu Mar 23 2023
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
I liked this the first time around, and I liked it even more the second. Very calming.
4
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Thu Jun 01 2023
Whatever
Aimee Mann
Between a 2 and a 3, but ultimately it just drags a bit too much (both individual songs as well as the album as a whole).
2
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Fri Jun 02 2023
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
I really wanted to like this, but in the end her voice was just too grating for me to listen to on a lot of the songs. It's a very interesting album, just not one I would listen to for pleasure. Favourite song: Eli's Coming
3
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Mon Jun 05 2023
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Yes, this album is increcibly self-indulgent. Yes, it may attract a particular kind of annoying fan that likes to drone on about how this music is so much better than "the garbage that's made nowadays" (it's not). Yes, Roger Waters is a dick. And yet...
5
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Tue Jun 06 2023
#1 Record
Big Star
This didn't really make a big impression on me, between 2 and 3 stars.
3
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Wed Jun 07 2023
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Oh great, another Pogues album. It starts out better than the other one, musically I kind of like it actually.
The main problem remains the singing - or more accurately, drunk wailing - of Shane MacGowan, most obvious in 'Fairytale of New York' (full disclosure: I didn't listen past this song). Why that song ever became a hit I cannot fathom. It's bad enough that I have to listen to it every December, I'm not going to put myself through that at any other time of year.
2 stars for the Irish tunes.
2
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Thu Jun 08 2023
Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
High 3. I really liked some of the songs and was about to give it a 4, but then it veered too much into country with The Waters of My Time. Was it very exciting? No. But I enjoyed (most of) it.
3