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Thu Nov 18 2021
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I guess I just don't understand classic rock... The album wasn't bad - it just didn't have a whole lot of variety. I had heard "Sultans of Swing" before, and when the first track started, I actually thought it was SoS, that's how alike they sounded. It's a style I suppose; just one I'm not super fond of.
2
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Fri Nov 19 2021
Fun House
The Stooges
The vocals are just not for me. And that’s a shame because the music is quite pleasant to listen to.
3
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Mon Nov 22 2021
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Still not a massive classic rock fan, but this album was pretty good, start to finish.
4
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Tue Nov 23 2021
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Like a much less talented Billy Joel!
3
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Wed Nov 24 2021
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
Live albums are garbage. Why would I want screaming nonsense on top of my music?!?!? 3 stars because the music was good. Would have been higher if it weren’t live.
3
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Thu Nov 25 2021
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
The first album randomized that I listened to more than once! The king of pop, crushing it as usual.
5
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Fri Nov 26 2021
Closer
Joy Division
I just don't understand the intrigue of bands with lead singers that can't carry a tune. I'm giving this a three because musical arrangement was good. Vocals are abysmal.
3
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Mon Nov 29 2021
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Hard to think of a better debut album. True shredder!
5
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Tue Nov 30 2021
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
I wasn't expecting to like this one. Didn't realize who it was! After looking them up, I felt silly but understood why the guitar had me hooked.
4
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Wed Dec 01 2021
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
I get that the album as one of the first full length album in the rap/rock genre. Problem is, Kid Rock is an AWFUL rapper. Only giving it three stars because Bawitdaba is a MELTER!
3
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Thu Dec 02 2021
Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
I have no idea what to even think about this album. It's all over the place, some fabulous, some complete garbage. I feel like their influence must be wide though, as there are many current bands that have a similar, if more refined, sound.
3
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Fri Dec 03 2021
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
I'm assuming that this was included on the list of albums to hear before I die just so I could understand how bad music can be. I've gotta check to see if my ears are bleeding now. Absolutely awful.
1
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Mon Dec 06 2021
Live Through This
Hole
I prefer my vocalists to be able to sing in tune. The pitiful vocals ruin these songs for me.
2
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Tue Dec 07 2021
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
I guess I'm realizing through this process that a good vocalist is important to me. Songs/melody is fine. Vocals are just terrible in some cases. Three stars for composition reasons, not vocal efforts.
3
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Wed Dec 08 2021
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
Music has come a long way. This was pleasant, but boring. I've heard countless female artists list Billie as a major influence, but I was underwhelmed.
3
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Thu Dec 09 2021
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I've hated every Coldplay song that I've ever heard on the radio. Their non released stuff was good to excellent. So pleasantly surprised!
4
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Fri Dec 10 2021
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Why did I need to listen to this? It just wasn't very good. Insanely repetitive.
2
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Mon Dec 13 2021
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
What a classic! Fats sure could play the piano!!!
4
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Tue Dec 14 2021
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
So many classics here! Great album.
4
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Wed Dec 15 2021
The Band
The Band
Not awful, but nothing to write home about either.
3
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Thu Dec 16 2021
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
This is one of the least memorable albums I've ever heard. I won't remember one song from this more than ten minutes after the album ends.
2
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Fri Dec 17 2021
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Nothing particularly bad about this album. Also nothing I would call exceptionally good. Just some easy listening music I suppose.
3
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Mon Dec 20 2021
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Great album! Love me some MGMT!
5
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Tue Dec 21 2021
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
I had only heard one Arctic Monkeys song before this, and never looked into them. Not bad. Punk rock isn't something I listen to much, so I doubt I would seek them out, but not awful music by any means.
3
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Wed Dec 22 2021
Infected
The The
An interesting album. Pretty unique new wave feel. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. Shame I can't rate half stars or it would probably get a 3.5.
3
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Thu Dec 23 2021
In Utero
Nirvana
Cobain is one of the few lead singers that I know, that can't hit notes, but is still an amazing lead. Incredible album.
5
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Fri Dec 24 2021
Legalize It
Peter Tosh
Legalize it
4
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Tue Dec 28 2021
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Can't go wrong with Willie!
4
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Wed Dec 29 2021
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
This album is just fun. Don't know how anyone wouldn't like it.
4
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Thu Dec 30 2021
My Generation
The Who
I know people love the who., but I just don't get it. I don't find their music enjoyable at all.
2
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Fri Dec 31 2021
A Seat at the Table
Solange
It's incredibly hard for me to like an album that has a song that says "if you don't like this album, it's not for you." Seems like a participation trophy attitude.
3
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Mon Jan 03 2022
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Not a huge classic rock guy, but I can certainly appreciate a legendary album. So many iconic songs on this one.
5
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Tue Jan 04 2022
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Willie is always a good listen although this one wasn't his best. 4 stars.
4
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Wed Jan 05 2022
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
This is another one that needs half star ratings. I'm gonna give it 5 stars because it's chock full of iconic memorable melodies and arrangements. But some of the vocals are so screechy it makes my ears bleed.
5
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Thu Jan 06 2022
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
I just don't see the appeal. It's not absolutely horrible, but I certainly wouldn't call it good either. A couple of decent songs, but mostly hot garbage.
2
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Fri Jan 07 2022
São Paulo Confessions
Suba
I'm taken completely by surprise. I don't understand one word of this album, but it's one of the best recommendations so far! It's not perfect, but some of it is absolutely fabulous! First track was rough, but it picked up quickly. Great chill music.
4
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Mon Jan 10 2022
Different Class
Pulp
A very average album. Some highs, some lows, and lots of in between. Nothing particularly bad, but nothing particularly good either.
3
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Tue Jan 11 2022
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
I'm sure that this is a great album as far as Irish folk music is concerned. Problem is, Irish folk music is an unrelenting assault on my eardrums and my better senses. Maybe you have to be Irish to understand it -clearly I'm not Irish.
1
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Wed Jan 12 2022
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Can't go wrong with the silky smooth voice of Marvin Gaye!!!
4
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Thu Jan 13 2022
Live At Leeds
The Who
Somebody is going to have to explain the who to me because I just don't get it. Nothing about their music grabs me in any way. It's not excruciating, but I don't particularly enjoy it either.
2
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Fri Jan 14 2022
Parallel Lines
Blondie
I enjoyed this album far more than I expected to. I feel like this album was probably highly influential on 80's pop.
5
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Mon Jan 17 2022
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
This was just strange. No idea how to explain it.
1
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Tue Jan 18 2022
Fragile
Yes
Insanely average is the only way I can describe this one. Some spectacular lead guitar, but a lot of the melodies are all over the place. Songs that outlast their welcome as well.
3
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Wed Jan 19 2022
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
Assuming this was included as a precursor to EDM. It's not terrible, but a little boring.
3
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Thu Jan 20 2022
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
This album is awful. The vocals are terrible. The lyrics are juvenile. The arrangements are boring. I'm stunned that this sold one copy. The confusion is real.
1
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Fri Jan 21 2022
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
If you are into punk rock, I'm sure this is fabulous. A lot of it sounded like noise to me. If your song is overwhelmed by speaker feedback, I'm probably not going to like it much, but maybe that's just me.
2
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Mon Jan 24 2022
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
The queen! This isn't my favorite genre, but you can't help but appreciate and adore Aretha!
4
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Tue Jan 25 2022
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
I get that his voice is an acquired taste, but if there's a better story teller, I don't know who it is.
4
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Wed Jan 26 2022
1999
Prince
Full transparency - I've been a huge Prince fan my whole life, so I'm pretty biased, but this is just another example of how Prince has always been ahead of his time. I believe many of these songs would be hits if they were released today and not in 1980.
5
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Thu Jan 27 2022
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The second CCR album I've been presented, and it was another pleasant surprise. Not sure I'm becoming a big fan or anything, but it's decent stuff for sure. Particularly liked the instrumental tracks near the end.
4
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Fri Jan 28 2022
Transformer
Lou Reed
Aside from the racism, it wasn't terrible.
3
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Mon Jan 31 2022
Definitely Maybe
Oasis
I had very low expectations going in. Never really liked their radio stuff. But I was pleasantly surprised. Didn't blow me away, but there are some very good tracks on this album. 3.5 stars.
3
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Tue Feb 01 2022
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
I feel like I really need the book to understand why some of the albums are included. There was nothing wrong with this album, but there also wasn't anything that I found particularly compelling. Vocals are okay. Melodies are okay. Instrumentation is okay. Everything is two scoops of "just okay." Rating an awfully bland 2.5 stars.
2
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Wed Feb 02 2022
Purple Rain
Prince
The G.O.A.T. with one of my all time favorite albums. I could ramble on for hours about this one, and nobody wants that, so I'll just say 5 stars and leave it at that.
5
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Thu Feb 03 2022
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
This one exceeded expectations. It's a little depressing in parts, but I think you are always gonna get that with country music. Her voice is not really my jam, but I can recognize it's beauty. Songs were well written.
4
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Fri Feb 04 2022
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Another pleasant surprise. Never heard of these guys, but it was a chill little album! 3.5 stars.
3
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Mon Feb 07 2022
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
This one is tough to rate. There was nothing particularly awful, but I can't say that I enjoyed listening to it. A lot of music from the 60s seems a bit "all over the place" to me, and this album fits that description perfectly.
2
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Tue Feb 08 2022
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Another mediocre album. It wasn't awful, but I can't imagine I'd ever go back and listen to it again.
3
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Wed Feb 09 2022
Country Life
Roxy Music
Had no idea what to expect here; knew absolutely nothing about the band going in. It was decent. Not life changing by any means, but mostly enjoyable. Yet another 3.5 star album imo.
3
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Thu Feb 10 2022
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
While this is certainly not a preferred genre of music for me, I feel like I can appreciate talent, and these musicians are clearly talented! If you like this style, it probably doesn't get much better.
4
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Fri Feb 11 2022
Nowhere
Ride
This album would have been quite enjoyable were it not for the vocals. Parts of it were downright hard to listen to because it reminded me of stepping on a cat. Shame because some of the melodies and arrangements were great.
3
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Mon Feb 14 2022
GREY Area
Little Simz
I was wondering when I would get my first rap album. Expected Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Jay-Z, NWA, Biggie, or any other of the pioneers of rap. Instead I got a no name, marginally talented, British rapper that no one has heard of. Trying not to let that effect my rating, listening to this with an open mind, it still was below average at best.
2
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Tue Feb 15 2022
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
Nothing terribly bad about this album. Also nothing memorable about this album.
2
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Wed Feb 16 2022
Destroyer
KISS
Never really got into KISS. Maybe I should have. This album was a fun listen!
4
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Thu Feb 17 2022
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Another insanely average album. Didn't turn it off, but will never listen again.
3
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Fri Feb 18 2022
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
This album was nice. A chill vibe.
4
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Mon Feb 21 2022
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Live albums are still the absolute worst.
2
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Tue Feb 22 2022
The Cars
The Cars
I had no idea that I was a Cars fan. I know their releases, and liked them well enough, but this whole album was stellar!
5
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Wed Feb 23 2022
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
This album is iconic for so many reasons it's hard to do a comprehensive review. Let's just say that I feel like this album is a "must listen"
5
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Thu Feb 24 2022
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
Like the dance scene in napoleon dynamite, I don't know what's going on here, but I think I like it!
4
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Fri Feb 25 2022
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
I wasn't overly impressed. Not awful, but I've heard Amy Winehouse hype since this album came out. My first time listening, expected to be blown away. Was not blown away.
3
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Tue Mar 01 2022
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
I expected this to be better than it was. Have heard that Muddy Waters is a legend and pioneer with wide reaching musical influence. Thought I would be blown away. Not bad, but not incredible either.
3
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Wed Mar 02 2022
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Otis was the man!
4
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Thu Mar 03 2022
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
A couple absolute gems on this one, but overall, not a great record.
2
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Fri Mar 04 2022
Paris 1919
John Cale
Minus a song or two, this album was hot garbage.
2
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Mon Mar 07 2022
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
I get why this album is included and it's significance, but the only thing worse than a live album is a live album from prison.
2
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Tue Mar 08 2022
Heroes
David Bowie
I don't even remotely understand the appeal of Bowie. This album was somewhere between garbage and a waste of my time.
1
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Wed Mar 09 2022
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
Interesting album that I'll never listen to again.
3
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Thu Mar 10 2022
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
I forgot just how good this album is. An incredible entry from a legendary group.
5
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Fri Mar 11 2022
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
As far as classical/orchestra music goes, this was fine. If you've got an elevator around, this would be right at home there.
2
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Mon Mar 14 2022
Hotel California
Eagles
One of the all time great albums. Easy rating here!
5
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Tue Mar 15 2022
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
The only thing worse than a live album is a two hour live album.
1
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Wed Mar 16 2022
Truth
Jeff Beck
Hot ass garbage. Who listens to this stuff?
1
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Thu Mar 17 2022
Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
Interesting sound. Not terrible, but I am unlikely to revisit this artist or album.
3
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Fri Mar 18 2022
C'est Chic
CHIC
Disco shouldn't exist.
2
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Mon Mar 21 2022
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
I guess this is "British Pop Punk?" Not awful, but not much memorable here either. Another middle of the road offering.
3
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Tue Mar 22 2022
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
This album was better than I remembered. I feel like I should have been more into this when it was released!
4
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Wed Mar 23 2022
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
Do people listen to this when they aren't on hardcore mind altering drugs? Because I tried and it sucked.
1
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Thu Mar 24 2022
Soul Mining
The The
Not bad. Nothing that changed my life, but a decent effort.
3
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Fri Mar 25 2022
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Everybody knows "Love Fool" but there were a few others here that are worth knowing! Unexpectedly good album.
4
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Mon Mar 28 2022
Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Early Clapton < The other Claptons.
2
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Tue Mar 29 2022
Aja
Steely Dan
This album was absolutely awful. Matter of fact, it may have completely ruined the saxophone sound for me.
1
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Wed Mar 30 2022
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
This one was strange for me. Several songs that are incredible works of art, and several songs that are not the least bit memorable. Good album overall though. 3.75 stars?
3
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Thu Mar 31 2022
Clandestino
Manu Chao
Don't speak Spanish, but it had some jams.
3
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Fri Apr 01 2022
Funeral
Arcade Fire
I would have liked this so much more had just about anyone else been lead singer. Music was really good. Dudes voice was rough for me.
3
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Mon Apr 04 2022
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Not a lot of variety, but a fun album none the less.
3
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Tue Apr 05 2022
Eagles
Eagles
There are a handful of debut albums that just blow me away. This is most certainly one of them. It's easy to understand why Eagles are one of the most popular rock bands of all time.
5
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Wed Apr 06 2022
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
This was the best album that I'll never listen to again. Some really cool stuff there, but not my preferred genre.
4
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Thu Apr 07 2022
Nevermind
Nirvana
I'm not worthy of reviewing this one.
5
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Fri Apr 08 2022
Medúlla
Björk
I'm at a loss for words. I'll keep it simple. This sucked. Like a lot of suck. A whole lot.
1
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Mon Apr 11 2022
The Renaissance
Q-Tip
Why? I mean there's nothing wrong with Q-Tip, but in terms of rap pioneers, I'm guessing there will be some left off this list that could easily replace this entry.
3
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Tue Apr 12 2022
Blackstar
David Bowie
I almost had to shut this one off. It was really tough to get through. I just don't get the appeal of Bowie. Guess anything really is "art"
1
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Wed Apr 13 2022
Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
This was creative, interesting, and unique, but WAY TOO REPETITIVE. It made it feel like each song was 10 minutes long. Worth a listen, not worth a return.
3
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Thu Apr 14 2022
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
This was an interesting combo. Big band meets psychedelic rock? It wasn't terrible, but I wasn't in love with it.
3
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Fri Apr 15 2022
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
I knew Echo existed, but had never listened to anything by them. Not bad. Pretty standard 80s fare imo.
3
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Mon Apr 18 2022
Street Life
The Crusaders
If I were an elevator, I'd love this. Not sure who thought a 10 minute opening track was a good idea though.
3
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Tue Apr 19 2022
The Yes Album
Yes
If you are into this type of sound, I'm sure this is fabulous. I'm not into it at all.
2
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Wed Apr 20 2022
Crazysexycool
TLC
In my opinion, there aren't many R&B/Hip-hop albums with unskippable tracks. This is certainly one of those unicorns. A must for any collection.
5
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Thu Apr 21 2022
Take Me Apart
Kelela
Had never heard of this artist, and this album was a pleasant surprise. A couple bad tracks, but some great work overall.
4
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Fri Apr 22 2022
OK
Talvin Singh
This was incredibly unique, yet somehow not at all memorable. It wasn't awful, but I also have no desire to ever listen to it again.
3
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Mon Apr 25 2022
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
If you think Billy Joel is just way too talented, then "shitty Billy Joel" here might be just your style!
2
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Tue Apr 26 2022
Boston
Boston
I don't know how anyone could dislike this one. Just feel good rock!
5
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Wed Apr 27 2022
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Not particularly my cup of tea, but I'm sure it's considered good for the genre. My man needs to calm down. See a therapist or something.
3
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Thu Apr 28 2022
Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
If you love "Come on Eileen" then you'll probably love the rest of this album. Exceeded expectations for me honestly.
4
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Fri Apr 29 2022
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Nothing particularly awful about this album. Also completely forgettable. Generic 80s album.
2
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Mon May 02 2022
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
I know this is blasphemy to some, but I feel like this is an average album by an average band. I'm just not impressed. My bad yo.
3
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Tue May 03 2022
evermore
Taylor Swift
Because Taylor Swift is my wife's favorite artist, I've heard more of her work than I probably care to. Imo, this isn't her best work. It's good. It's chill. It's not exactly ground breaking.
3
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Wed May 04 2022
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
R.I.P.
5
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Thu May 05 2022
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
My problem with this album is that it makes me wish I was on a Caribbean vacation, but instead I'm at work.
4
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Fri May 06 2022
Headquarters
The Monkees
I grew up in the 80s, but fell in love with the Monkees watching reruns of the television show. I bought copies of all their albums and knew all their songs. This album happens to be my favorite of theirs. A little something for everyone.
5
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Tue May 10 2022
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
I finally ordered the book so I could find out why this list is full of mediocre albums. This was another snoozer imo.
2
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Wed May 11 2022
Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
Unique. Creative. Art. I don't know that I love the music, but I love that it's different.
4
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Thu May 12 2022
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
Nothing awful about this album. Equally nothing noteworthy. Insanely average.
3
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Fri May 13 2022
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
This one is tough to rate. SoaD is such a good band, but I can't stand the screaming growling vocals. If he would just sing, I think they would be one of my favorite bands.
4
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Mon May 16 2022
School's Out
Alice Cooper
I expected this to be more 80s hair band rock. It was a bit deeper than that imo. A pleasant surprise!
4
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Tue May 17 2022
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Just a rock solid early 90s rap album
4
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Wed May 18 2022
Like Water For Chocolate
Common
I've been a rap fan forever, but never listened to much Common. After hearing this album, I'm thinking that may have been a mistake. Above average album for sure.
4
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Thu May 19 2022
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
An album that launched a genre. And every track is outstanding without that context. Easy rating here.
5
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Fri May 20 2022
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Another difficult rating. I didn't hate it, but lyrics were lost on me since I don't speak the language.
3
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Mon May 23 2022
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
This was a fun album. I had heard several songs from the record, but didn't realize they were Fatboy Slim. I'm down for it!
4
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Tue May 24 2022
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
I get that Dylan is an icon and a master storyteller. But his voice is like a cheese grater on my nerves.
3
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Wed May 25 2022
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
I guess I'm just not an Arcade Fire guy. Album wasn't bad in any way. Also didn't grab me in any way.
3
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Thu May 26 2022
Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
This album was very very good. Not quite five stars, but close. I don't know much about Ryan Adams, but I am interested in trying some of his other work after this. Lots of great emotional story telling in this one. Reminded me of Bob Dylan with a much better voice.
4
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Fri May 27 2022
White Light
Gene Clark
This may have been the singular most boring album I've heard. It wasn't bad music, just dull.
3