Sep 24 2021
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Really enjoyed this. Feel like there are more depths to be discovered on what was a nice and easy listen in first pass.
4
Sep 25 2021
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Revolver
Beatles
I often fall on the Alan Partridge trap of listening to ‘The Best of The Beatles’ and inevitably miss out on rediscovering songs that would be the pinnacle of most bands’ careers. Revolver is full of these, in particular Tomorrow Never Knows, Taxman, I’m Only Sleeping, and Got to Get You Into My Life. 5 stars in spite of Yellow Submarine.
5
Sep 26 2021
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
5
Sep 27 2021
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Alison and Watching the Detectives stand out as absolutely classics, but there are some great lesser known tracks on here - Welcome to the Working Week for example.
4
Sep 28 2021
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Risque
CHIC
Come for the Good Times, stay for a bit for the other tracks that are nice background music but aren’t particularly groundbreaking.
3
Sep 29 2021
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
4
Sep 30 2021
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Amazing voice. Real mix of Sykes in the songs as well.
5
Oct 01 2021
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Really enjoying my first real journeys into the classic reggae albums.
4
Oct 02 2021
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British Steel
Judas Priest
Didn’t expect to be a fan. But in spite of it being exactly what I thought it would be, I enjoyed it. Couple of killer tracks, and some decent metal filler.
3
Oct 03 2021
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
4
Oct 04 2021
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Rockier than I expected, like a Gallic Zappa.
4
Oct 05 2021
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Abbey Road
Beatles
5
Oct 06 2021
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
My new go-to 60s vibe album. Glorious.
4
Oct 07 2021
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
Not listened to this in years. Still as haunting, melancholy, and beautiful as it ever was.
5
Oct 08 2021
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
Brilliant side A. Side B tails off a little after Our House. Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day) possibly their most underrated single.
4
Oct 09 2021
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Faith
George Michael
Can hear the talent, but it’s just not for me.
2
Oct 10 2021
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Run to the Hills is a legit banger. The rest is decent enough.
3
Oct 11 2021
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
5
Oct 12 2021
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Horses
Patti Smith
Can totally see why this is a classic. Feel a need a few more listens to truly appreciate it, but I’ve a feeling it will really grow on me.
4
Oct 13 2021
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
First time since starting this that I have listened to an album, and then immediately listened to another by the same act. Loved this.
5
Oct 14 2021
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In Utero
Nirvana
Strange to think that this was considered anti-commercial at the time. I missed out on Nirvana for some reason - maybe a year or two too young, or my rural Devon upbringing, or possibly that by the time I encountered them they were incredibly mainstream already and I was a snob about them. Shame, as this is a really great album.
4
Oct 15 2021
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
3
Oct 16 2021
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London Calling
The Clash
Some absolutely killer tracks in here, including a few I don’t remember hearing before. It is too long though, and the filler tracks aren’t great. Just about holding it together for 4 stars.
4
Oct 17 2021
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The La's
The La's
4
Oct 18 2021
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
4
Oct 19 2021
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
3
Oct 20 2021
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Sounds like the incidental music to a 70s cop show. Not offensive, but I just don’t see myself listening to something like the Kojack Official Soundtrack.
2
Oct 21 2021
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Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
3
Oct 22 2021
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Really enjoyed this. More varied and complex than I imagined.
4
Oct 25 2021
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Loved this. Amazing voice, and a fascinating sound.
4
Oct 26 2021
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
Stone cold classic.
5
Oct 27 2021
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The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Great voice. Interesting lyrics. Music didn’t do it for me.
2
Oct 28 2021
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
Maybe hearing these songs after a few drinks and in a New Orleans bar would leave me feeling more satisfied - sadly I’m not there.
2
Oct 31 2021
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
5
Jan 11 2024
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
4