Mar 19 2022
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
This is a glorious album and is well deserving of a Five Star rating. Aretha near the peak of her powers. Her voice throughout is strong and powerful, yet she can ease back when required, as in a controlled rendering of Curtis Mayfield's 'People Get Ready'. There is a surprise hint of tape hiss, and as a result it brings a bit more warmth and heart to the performances.
5
Mar 20 2022
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Ramones
Ramones
Ramones really are a four chord band, but what they lack in pure musicianship, they more than make up for in passion and exuberance. The music is stripped down to the bare bones rock and roll and while most of their songs sound like basically the same song, it's a good song.
4
Mar 21 2022
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British Steel
Judas Priest
I hadn't listened to this album before now. I was nineteen when British Steel hit the airwaves, made me familiar with Living After Midnight and Breaking the Law as metal anthems, but I couldn't relate to the whole black leather and chains identity. Not a bad song on this album though. I'm not sure British Steel is the defining metal album of all time but it's certainly a great point of entry.
Best liked: Metal Gods, Rapid Fire, Grinder and You Don't Have To Be Old To Be Wise.
4
Mar 22 2022
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With The Beatles
Beatles
This was my first time playing this album. It's been years since I'd heard some of these songs and yet I still knew the words.
4
Mar 23 2022
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
3
Mar 24 2022
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
3
Mar 25 2022
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
4
Mar 30 2022
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Great for a mood, or a soundtrack to throwing a molotov.
4
Apr 01 2022
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
I hear this one more as a historical document of a different time and place. Interesting, but as a non-French speaker, I can't really get everything out of the work as there is to get.
2
Apr 02 2022
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Paranoid
Black Sabbath
It's THE classic metal album, definitive. Always in rotation in my house.
5
Apr 03 2022
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Wild Gift
X
Not really my cuppa, but it's pretty catchy. Not bad.
3
Apr 04 2022
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I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
He has a unique voice and the overdubbing is interesting. I would call it Americana style. Interesting but I wouldn't have it on heavy rotation.
3
Apr 05 2022
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Interesting if nothing else by its influence on funk, definately a product of its time. I liked some of the rhythmic tribal beats but otherwise not really my cup of tea..
3
Apr 06 2022
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Vespertine
Björk
I guess this music is popular enough to be a thing, but to me, it was virtually unlistenable. The first album I have ever quit before finishing.
2
Apr 07 2022
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Tical
Method Man
I'm sure Tical is good hip-hop. Just not a fan of the genre.
3
Apr 08 2022
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
3
Apr 09 2022
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
Having never heard a performance by Winehouse, I was kind of pleasantly surprised.
4
Apr 10 2022
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Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Repetitive, Take On Me was the standout, but four stars for the great 80's vibe.
4
Apr 11 2022
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Transformer
Lou Reed
The best of the album is on the first track.
3
Apr 12 2022
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
4
Apr 13 2022
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Ethereal voicing. A nice album to have playing in the background.
3
Apr 14 2022
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
3
Apr 15 2022
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Odessa
Bee Gees
I was surprised by this album. I have always associated the Bee Gees with disco, and this wasn't that. Quite a range and depth here.
4
Apr 16 2022
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Low
David Bowie
A side of David Bowie I hadn't heard before. Not bad.
3
Apr 17 2022
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Black Metal
Venom
3
Apr 18 2022
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
Musically I liked the studio albums better, but def respect Dylan's abilities.
3
Apr 19 2022
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Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
3
Apr 20 2022
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
3
Apr 21 2022
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Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
2
Apr 23 2022
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Vivid
Living Colour
3
Apr 24 2022
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
3
Apr 25 2022
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Seems overhyped to me.
3
Apr 26 2022
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
4
Apr 27 2022
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
It wasn't bad. Andy Williams with far more range.
3
Apr 28 2022
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
3
Apr 29 2022
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
Good musicianship.
3
Apr 30 2022
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
3
May 02 2022
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Not bad, kind of representative of the genre at the time.
3
May 03 2022
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
3
May 04 2022
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Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
3
May 06 2022
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
I wasn't a Led Zep fan during their heyday, Robert Plant's voice, but damn this is a good album.
Faves: The Rover, In The Light, Bron-Yr-Aur
5
May 07 2022
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
There is nothing else like this sound. Been listening since it released
5
May 09 2022
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Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
I don't know why this was on the list.
2
May 11 2022
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Listenable, not bad.
3
May 12 2022
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90
808 State
3
May 13 2022
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3
May 14 2022
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Catchy, enthusiastic, iconic for that time. Listening makes me feel like I'm experiencing a day in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
4
May 15 2022
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Connected
Stereo MC's
Not bad, just kind of forgettable.
3
May 17 2022
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
4
May 18 2022
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
3
May 19 2022
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Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
3
May 20 2022
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Horses
Patti Smith
3
May 23 2022
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Undeniably a unique talent. I'm glad I took a listen.
4
May 24 2022
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
It was musical. Just not to my taste.
3
May 25 2022
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I guess the Sex Pistols were something back in their time and were influential to some degree, but to my ear they are way overrated.
2
May 26 2022
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
2
May 27 2022
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Moondance
Van Morrison
Very nice. Great sound.
4
May 28 2022
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
3
May 29 2022
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Hotel California
Eagles
Iconic album.
4
May 30 2022
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4
May 31 2022
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The La's
The La's
I rather liked this album. Its catchy.
4
Jun 02 2022
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Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
An odd kind fusion of glam rock and punk. I mean, it wasn't bad by any means but probably won't be in my rotation.
2
Jun 03 2022
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One World
John Martyn
2
Jun 11 2022
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
I would call it a classic of the genre.
4
Jun 12 2022
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
I really like this album. It was tight.
5
Jun 13 2022
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
3
Jun 14 2022
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
5
Jun 16 2022
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Love this album.
5
Jun 17 2022
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
I really liked this album! Ethereal, otherworldly, perfect for a certain kind of mood.
4
Jun 19 2022
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
One of the greats.
4
Jun 20 2022
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
4
Jun 21 2022
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
3