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Mon Jan 03 2022
Parachutes
Coldplay
A great listen to the debut album from Coldplay which is a band that has maybe surprisingly endured in popularity for twenty years. You can hear the fresh energy of the band as they created their own soundworld consisting of driving (sometimes disjointed) rhythms, understated instrumentals, complemented by the unique, emotive quality of Chris Martin’s voice. A very impressive first album from a great band for the new Millennium. Yellow, surely must be one of the most loved songs of the 21st century. My favourite song is Sparks. The harmony does it for me alongside the pleading tone of Chris’ voice. Made me nostalgic listening.
5
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Tue Jan 04 2022
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
Wow! Loved listening to this. Recorded in 1967, this is way ahead of its time. A glorious album that is truly experimental . The guitar is the star and I can hear how his inimitable style has influenced so much music after this. Great album.
5
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Wed Jan 05 2022
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Had not listened to this one for years and it really is interesting. Experimental but accomplished. You can hear the pain of life in the women’s vocals. Interesting juxtapositions of styles. It is not the easiest to listen to but a great album.
4
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Thu Jan 06 2022
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
This was a great listen. Full of energy: poetic, politically-charged lyrics, bouncing bass-dominated rhythms, a cacophony of percussion, noodling electric guitar: it sounds like it was recorded in a party house in Brooklyn back in the day.
4
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Fri Jan 07 2022
Solid Air
John Martyn
Enjoyed this. Smooth jazzy vibes with a but of rock thrown in. Can hear the influence of Nick Drake in the vocals.
3
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Mon Jan 10 2022
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Very of its time: pained grunge vocals with grand strings, melodramatic songs. I love they way they have all-out gone for it. Very good songwriting and production, this album absolutely deserves its place in rock history.
3
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Tue Jan 11 2022
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Wonderfully reminiscent album for me. So unique, inimitable sounds.Andy Warhol did good creating the VU
5
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Wed Jan 12 2022
Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
Not my usual thing but enjoyed the sounds. Quite hypnotic and well produced.
3
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Thu Jan 13 2022
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Has to be in the top ten greatest albums of all time. Just fantastic on every level. Really enjoyed revisiting it. 😀
5
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Fri Jan 14 2022
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
I was fourteen when this came out and was too cool listening to Pink Floyd in my Led Zeppelin t shirt to give it the time of day. Of course I knew some of the songs but listening to the album was a joy. Clubby, dancey and a pivotal statement in Gay culture. I love it!
4
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Mon Jan 17 2022
Stankonia
OutKast
Never heard this one before but brilliantly produced. I can hear the artistic vision behind this and can clearly see how this has influenced the rap genre.
3
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Tue Jan 18 2022
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
You can hear that Elvis is tired in this album and his voice is not what it used to be but my goodness you can ferl the emotion in these songs. Great arrangements, superb gospel vibes in the album and great Hammond organ solos. Really loved this. Elvis is arguably the most influential popular music icon of the 20th century and he certainly reigns as The King here.
5
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Wed Jan 19 2022
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Did not know what to expect with this one. I inly knew Mr Tambourine Man by The Byrds. This was very good. Slick Americana. 😀
4
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Mon Jan 24 2022
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
A good listen and much more variety in it than I was expecting. Thought it was just electronica but a great mix of instruments too.
3
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Thu Jan 27 2022
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Never been into Kraftwerk so was not expecting to enjoy this. Of course this was a pioneering time for electronic music and I see this albums place in history but a lot of it sounds like sub-minimalism to me. See what Steve Reich was doing way before this! I did enjoy the title track but not really my bag.
3
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Mon Jan 31 2022
evermore
Taylor Swift
Atmospheric, introspective, experimental. Just love it. I have pretty much listened to Folklore and Evermore since they came out. Soundtracks of the pandemic for me.
5
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Wed Feb 02 2022
Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
I enjoyed this and admire her place as a cultural icon. Not a stand out album for me.
3
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Thu Feb 03 2022
Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
Fantastic. Really enjoyed revisiting this one. Innovative, full of energy. Bjork is a one-off and I love her!
5
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Mon Feb 07 2022
Purple Rain
Prince
Iconic album. Has to be in the top ten.
5
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Thu Feb 10 2022
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
5
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Fri Feb 11 2022
Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Why sing one note when you can sing 5? Sorry painful listening for me.
2
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Tue Feb 15 2022
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Iconic! Remember dancing around to this back in the day. Saw him live at Latitude a few years agonand he was smokin’ hot! Love it!
4
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Wed Feb 16 2022
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would
3
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Thu Feb 17 2022
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Just love this. KD Lang has the most beautiful, expressive voice nd just glides through these gorgeous songs. Wonderful
4
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Wed Mar 02 2022
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
Fantastic. Took me right back to listening over and over in my student accommodation.
4
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Fri Mar 04 2022
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Great album. Brilliant musicianship and real style.
4
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Mon Mar 07 2022
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Fantastic. Rock n roll at its best.
5
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Tue Mar 08 2022
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Really enjoyed this. Ozzy is a total lefend and this is guitar riff heaven. Love it.
4
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Fri Mar 25 2022
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Historic album and great style. I can’t hrp thinking you needed to hear thus man live to fully appreciate him!
3