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Thu Sep 09 2021
Opus Dei
Laibach
Because I am a purist, I only listened through track 8 (The Great Seal) because that was where the original 1987 LP ended.
As far as I am concerned, there is no longer any other music. This is the only music I will listen to forever and ever.
This isn't sarcasm. It is a speech impediment. Especially when you read it out loud.
3
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Fri Sep 10 2021
Brothers
The Black Keys
4.5/5
Terrific album. It's been a while since I've listened to The Black Keys, and I have actually never listened to Brothers until today. Dan Auerbach is an oft-overlooked guitarist, who takes advantage of his cache of vintage instruments to sustain the group's unique sound during the 2000 - the garage-band 1960s meets post-90s grunge.
Catchy songs, but never trite. Good stuff.
4
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Mon Sep 13 2021
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
2.5/5
George Michael is a great singer. He has an amazing voice, and he knows how to use it. This album is flat and bland, though, with so many successive down-to-mid-tempo ballads featuring whiny lyrics...
That said, I have to admit that the absolute highlight of the album is the haunting quasi-spiritual "They Won't Go When I Go" which sounds equally influenced by Prince and Franz Schubert. It is beautifully written, simply arranged, and brilliantly performed. This song is a must-listen.
The album is not.
3
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Tue Sep 14 2021
Closer
Joy Division
3.5
Props to bassist Peter Hook and the drummer for solid, steady state playing.
The opening track (Atrocity Exhibition) and The Eternal (the slow track) are the most interesting.
Predating Emo by 35 years, this alt-new-wave whining is the reason my high school friend began spiking his hair with Crest toothpaste and threading safety pins in his earlobes.
Dynamically flaccid. The singer sounds like he wants to be Jim Morrison, but refused to listen to him on principle.
3
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Wed Sep 15 2021
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
5
Thoroughly entertaining and brilliant writing throughout.
5
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Thu Sep 16 2021
Follow The Leader
Korn
3
Nice surprise in the disco hi-hat and vocal whimsy in "Got the Life."
3
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Fri Sep 17 2021
I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Richard Thompson
Terrific folky goodness.
4
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Wed Sep 22 2021
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
First time listener to this guy... The "artsy" feels a bit forced on this album. Why is this on that list?
2
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Tue Sep 28 2021
Pearl
Janis Joplin
4.5
Great voice, great band.
Good songs. Tragic that this was her last album.
4
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Wed Sep 29 2021
Calenture
The Triffids
Not only are these songs trite and poorly written (musically and lyrically), this album contains the worst aspects of mid-1980's production quality.
To top it off, the Wikipedia article about this album quoted a NME critic (regarding a 2007 reissue of this sonic nightmare) who compared the Triffids to U2 and R.E.M. based on this album alone. I don't know the Triffids. But how does THIS album prompt that comment?
1
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Thu Sep 30 2021
Nixon
Lambchop
3.5
Never heard this before and kinda dug it.
3
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Fri Oct 01 2021
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
4.5
The thing is - traditionally, you’re supposed to listen to Bob for the words. I find myself lost in the band despite the fact that the songs are mostly mid-tempo and fairly similar in overall feel. (Which makes "To Make You Feel My Love" kinda stand out...)
I like Bob Dylan, but I’m not what most would say is a fan - but I really dig this album overall. It’s another first listen for me.
4
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Mon Oct 04 2021
Disintegration
The Cure
3.5
3
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Wed Oct 06 2021
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Brilliant, beautiful album.
Spiritual without being preachy. Wonderful performances and production.
5
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Thu Oct 07 2021
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
I wish that - at least once - Van would sing a big long high note on the syllable AAHH.
4
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Thu Oct 14 2021
Truth
Jeff Beck
4
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Mon Oct 18 2021
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
A little biased here, because I've known this album since I was a teenager. It is fantastic - songs, performance, arrangements, etc.
I should also add that Stephen Stills is one of the most underrated guitarists in history. His guitar work on the tracks "Carry On" and "Déjà Vu" should not be ignored.
5
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Tue Oct 19 2021
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
4.5
First time listening to this. Man, they are a tight trio. Never really listened to them until Dusty passed this year. Great collection.
4
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Wed Oct 20 2021
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
The concept is compelling. The variety is impressive. The performances are committed. The album is long.
3
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Thu Oct 21 2021
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Forever fighting foo.
3
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Fri Oct 22 2021
Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Joyous. I saw him on Peter Gabriel’s “So”tour in 1986. Became a huge fan. This is a great album!
5
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Mon Oct 25 2021
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4
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Wed Oct 27 2021
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
4
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Fri Oct 29 2021
The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
3
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Mon Nov 01 2021
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Good songs. I wish I liked listening to L.C.
3
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Tue Nov 02 2021
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Terrific album!
4
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Mon Nov 08 2021
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
3
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Tue Nov 09 2021
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Never heard of this band.
5
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Thu Nov 11 2021
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
4
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Mon Nov 15 2021
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
3
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Wed Nov 17 2021
Rapture
Anita Baker
What a voice.
4
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Fri Nov 19 2021
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
4
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Mon Nov 22 2021
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
While dated, this was a ground breaking album with some brilliant moments. Good bit of nostalgia for me...
4
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Wed Nov 24 2021
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Known this album for years. Oft overlooked is Paul Simon's textural guitar playing.
4
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Thu Nov 25 2021
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
4
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Mon Nov 29 2021
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4
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Tue Nov 30 2021
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Brilliant debut album! One of my favorites from an innovative group of musicians.
5
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Wed Dec 01 2021
The Rise & Fall
Madness
Skabulous
4
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Thu Dec 02 2021
The Wall
Pink Floyd
This is my least favorite PF album. I enjoyed it more than I remember enjoying it in the past...
4
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Pretenders
Pretenders
4
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Tue Dec 07 2021
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
4
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Wed Dec 08 2021
Achtung Baby
U2
Great album!
4
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Thu Dec 09 2021
Harvest
Neil Young
5
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Tue Dec 14 2021
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
5
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Wed Dec 15 2021
Boston
Boston
Nostalgia and Tommy Scholz's unique guitar sound.
4
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Thu Dec 16 2021
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
4
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Fri Dec 24 2021
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Near perfect album.
5
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Mon Dec 27 2021
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
3
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Fri Dec 31 2021
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
4
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Mon Jan 03 2022
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
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Tue Jan 04 2022
Vivid
Living Colour
3
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Tue Jan 11 2022
Tommy
The Who
4
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Wed Jan 12 2022
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
4
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Mon Jan 17 2022
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
4
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Fri Jan 21 2022
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3
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Mon Jan 24 2022
Phrenology
The Roots
4
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Tue Jan 25 2022
Zombie
Fela Kuti
Brilliant album!
5
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Thu Jan 27 2022
Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
3
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Mon Jan 31 2022
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Never heard of it.
5
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Tue Feb 01 2022
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
5
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Wed Feb 02 2022
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
3
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Thu Feb 03 2022
Station To Station
David Bowie
5
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Mon Feb 07 2022
Ten
Pearl Jam
3
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Tue Feb 08 2022
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
5
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Wed Feb 09 2022
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
2
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Mon Feb 14 2022
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
5
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Wed Feb 16 2022
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
3
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Fri Feb 18 2022
Parachutes
Coldplay
3
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Mon Feb 21 2022
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
3
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Wed Feb 23 2022
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
5
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Mon Feb 28 2022
Sound Affects
The Jam
2
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Tue Mar 01 2022
The Band
The Band
5
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Mon Mar 07 2022
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
5
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Mon Mar 14 2022
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
5
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Tue Mar 15 2022
London Calling
The Clash
5
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Wed Mar 16 2022
White Ladder
David Gray
4
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Thu Mar 17 2022
Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
1
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Fri Mar 18 2022
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
5
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Wed Mar 23 2022
Mothership Connection
Parliament
5
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Thu Mar 24 2022
Close To The Edge
Yes
Be sure to check out Steven Wilson's recent remastering of this album!
5
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Mon Mar 28 2022
The Blueprint
JAY Z
3
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Tue Mar 29 2022
In It For The Money
Supergrass
4
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Fri Apr 01 2022
Kid A
Radiohead
3
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Fri Apr 08 2022
Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
3
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Mon Apr 11 2022
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
4
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Tue Apr 12 2022
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
5
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Wed Apr 13 2022
Whatever
Aimee Mann
3
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Thu Apr 14 2022
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
3
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Thu Apr 21 2022
Pump
Aerosmith
4
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Fri Apr 22 2022
Country Life
Roxy Music
3
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Tue Apr 26 2022
Eliminator
ZZ Top
4
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Thu Apr 28 2022
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
4
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Fri Apr 29 2022
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
5
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Thu May 05 2022
1984
Van Halen
2
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Tue May 10 2022
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
5
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Mon May 16 2022
Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
5
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Wed May 18 2022
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
3
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Wed Jun 01 2022
Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
4
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Mon Jun 06 2022
The Bends
Radiohead
3
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Thu Jun 09 2022
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
5
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Mon Jun 13 2022
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
5