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Fri Apr 01 2022
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Enjoyed it, would listen again. Not as crazy/flamboyant as living in America.
4
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Sat Apr 02 2022
Street Life
The Crusaders
Did not pay too much attention, used as background music. Should listen again for its own sake.
2
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Sun Apr 03 2022
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Quite explicit, sometimes seems to be just for the sake of outrage and shock value rather than because it actually adds anything. Hard-hitting and candid on the non-skit tracks (of which there were too many for my taste), would prefer more in this style. Really enjoyed Stan, The way I am and I'm back, all of which I knew from before. Perhaps the other tracks may grow on me, but as already stated, the overly explicit nature of some tracks, apparently just for the sake of being that, makes me hesitant to bother listening to the whole album again.
3
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Mon Apr 04 2022
The Healer
John Lee Hooker
Loving Santana's collaboration on the title track, along with the percussion. Great combination. Awesome singing and guitar by Bonnie Rait on 'I'm in the mood'. Otherwise great guitar work and vocals throughout the album.
4
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Tue Apr 05 2022
The Joshua Tree
U2
Just don't like Bono and find it hard to separate art from artist... poor excuse, I know. Can't help but enjoy 'With or without you',. I like the guitar and drums throughout the album. Overall not that impressed, 2 stars.
2
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Wed Apr 06 2022
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Love Cooke's voice, backing band and the crowd's interaction from the opening track. Twisitin' the night away and Having a party were especially lively and exciting. I'd say it was unreal to be in attendance. 4.5 stars?
4
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Thu Apr 07 2022
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
I can definitely hear Buckley's use of his voice as an instrument, like Robert Plant without the wailing. Lovely use of vibraphone and guitars. Great energy, vibraphone and yelling in Gypsy Woman. Like Jim Morrison. Must listen again.
4
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Fri Apr 08 2022
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Not a massive fan on first listen. A bit like the Smiths if I didn't like them. May grow on me, but won't be jumping to listen again.
1
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Sat Apr 09 2022
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Cool album art, especially for this kind of music. I want to enjoy this, but it's a bit messy on the first take. I suppose I've come to prefer Daft Punk's cleaner, less cluttered sound, at least for studying to. May enjoy more on another listen. Frontier Psychiatrist is a hell of a tune though.
2
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Sun Apr 10 2022
The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
Oh yeah, I like this. Great use of brass on the opening track, getting Beatles vibes. Absolutely love "I wasn't born to follow"! I knew it from Easy Rider, pleasantly surprised to hear it here.
4
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Mon Apr 11 2022
Parklife
Blur
Big fan of 'Girls and Boys' and 'Parklife' already. Lovely basslines and guitar. Very listenable album. I liked the more serious sound of 'This is a Low'.
4
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Tue Apr 12 2022
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
Soft, mellow acoustic sound. Faded into the background as I worked to be honest. I like the singers gentle vocals.
3
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Wed Apr 13 2022
Dummy
Portishead
Glad for an excuse to listen to some Portishead, been loving Glory Box on YT for a while now. Roads and Wandering Star were excellent. Beth Gibbons with the stellar vocals as usual.
4
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Thu Apr 14 2022
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Glad for an excuse to listen to the pogues. Love the traditional Irish elements on top of the more standard punk rock instruments. Gladly Shane MacGowan's voice doesn't sound as limp as it does in later recordings. Great brass, shouting and energy in 'Fiesta'. 'Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / Rocky Road To Dublin / The Galway Races' is fantastic! Passionate lyrics, singing, drumming and yowing.
4
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Fri Apr 15 2022
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Huh it's considered one of their best works, and best albums ever. Rocks-off had some nice distorted section and horns piece. Liked Sweet Virginia backing singing and sax. ZZ top feel to Ventilator Blues opening guitar and Shake Your Hips. VB is a good vibe with that buiding sax and brass. Stop Breaking Down very like Led Zeppelin! Wailing, baby, hard guitar and harmonica. Great sound.
4
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Sat Apr 16 2022
Clandestino
Manu Chao
Fun album, Bongo bong is a banger! Enjoyed Manitira too. Lots of different languages and instruments, and a nice relaxed, easy sound. Would definitely listen again.
4
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Sun Apr 17 2022
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Another man I've been senselessly prejudiced against for years, I'm glad to get a chance to listen to him. I Like his raspy voice, a bit like CCR's John Fogarty. Enjoyed Maggie May, probably the only one I was properly familiar with. Class mandolin section near the end. Similarly liked Mandolin Wind. Shit I didn't know Rod did I Know I'm losing you! Great Song and great cover.
3
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Mon Apr 18 2022
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Not too enthusiastic about it tbh.. seems mellow but forgettably so. Student Demonstration Time was a welcome change of pace and tone. Cool vocal echo effects and guitar response to each line. Sounds like the beatles. Lookin' At Tomorrow was a good one too. Just fine overall.
3
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Tue Apr 19 2022
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Save The life Of My Child has cool synth sounds. Really solid album. America and Mrs Robinson are classics of course. I liked At the Zoo. Didn't have much time for Voices of the Old People this time..
4
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Wed Apr 20 2022
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg, whoever that is, has a strong, clear voice. I like his accent and his guitar playing isn't half bad either. Levi Stubbs' Tears stood out. Not that interesting overall, was glad to finish. Should probably listen again to do my man justice.
3
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Thu Apr 21 2022
Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
Cool! Glad to give these lads a spin but disappointed there's no Jimmy Page on this album. Solid opening track with Lost Women, savage bassline and harmonica. Great drums too. Over Under Sideways Down is a good one too, surprised I even knew these two tracks. after that the album was just ok, wasn't too stand outish, but may need another listen. With that said, I liked the closing track, Ever since the world began.
3
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Fri Apr 22 2022
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Always knew they were controversial from Relax; coulnt remember why so Im glad to listen to the whole album now. Great sound with the bass and synths. Reminds me of U2 a little bit. Enjoyed some of the tracks but a lot of them sound quite similar and I was glad to finish the album.
3
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Sat Apr 23 2022
Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Yes! Wanted some Nick Cave on here. Very atmospheric and emotive singing, I enjoyed the collaborations with PJ Harvey and Kylie Minogue. The sombre tone wasn't what I wanted today, but the album is very good for the right mood.
4
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Sun Apr 24 2022
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
Reminds me of Bowie in music and vocals. Was ok, not too mad about this genre.
3
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Mon Apr 25 2022
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
They don't start lightly anyway.. More guitar and drums than I usually enjoy, but good to get a change every now and then. Not really my style I don't think. Misbeaten wasn't bad, saved by the cool guitar riff and background synth. The album warmed on me a little bit, but the whole thing wasn't on youtube, and I wasn't too sorry. The use of trumpets throughout the rock is fresh though.
2
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Tue Apr 26 2022
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Good album with great singing and music. Not really what I'm after today, but good shit. Particularly enjoyed Either Way I Lose
3
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Wed Apr 27 2022
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
Kind of reminds me of a B-rate Beatles or Neutral Milk Hotel with lower sound quality. Don't really even want to finish it, but that may be because it's not great stuff for thesis work more than anything. Did not enjoy.
2
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Thu Apr 28 2022
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Fuck yeah, love this shit so much.
5
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Fri Apr 29 2022
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Wow, I'm surprised how fresh this sounds despite being over 50 years old. Must have been unreal at the time. great use of non-musical sound effects without sounding too busy or gimmicky. Sea Breezes is a lovely change, showing the band's diversity. Holy shit, I can't believe this was a debut!
4
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Sat Apr 30 2022
No Other
Gene Clark
Haha is it country or rock or folk? A welcome change to the usual anyhow. Really like this.
5
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Sun May 01 2022
One World
John Martyn
Was alright, a bit mellow for today, and I didn't listen very closely.
2
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Tue May 03 2022
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
3
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Thu May 05 2022
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Fantastic stuff
4
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Fri May 06 2022
Maxinquaye
Tricky
Thought it sounded like Massive attack/Portishead. Not bad, not a big fan of some of the covers, but alright.
2
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Sat May 07 2022
A Night At The Opera
Queen
I quite enjoyed this one.
4
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Tue May 10 2022
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
I really like this a lot. I only know I wanna be adored and Fools Gold, but i can see the rest of the album growing on me.
4
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Wed May 11 2022
Play
Moby
I love this album already.
4
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Thu May 12 2022
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
It was fine, could well be the kind of thing I get more into if I listened a few more times.
3
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Sun May 15 2022
Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
Unbelievable stuff. Came across it myself a few weeks ago. It got me through my thesis. Very original sound.
5
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Mon May 16 2022
Faust IV
Faust
Honestly, I'm not sure what to make of this. It's largely just noise, but not bad noise, but also not musical either. Giving it a second listen and still nothing is really standing out. Might enjoy it more if I gave it more attention.
3
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Tue May 17 2022
Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
Seems decent, again didn't engage me too much on the first listen.
3
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Wed May 18 2022
O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
This is really good. Hard-hitting and great beats. Long. Great shift to rock on Body count. Like the narrative interrmissions.
4
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Wed Jun 22 2022
On The Beach
Neil Young
I love this album already. Listened to it a lot in NZ. I loved "For the Turnstiles" on this listening.
4
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Fri Oct 28 2022
Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Enjoyed this album. Nice chill background music. Relaxing percussion and vocals.
4
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Sun Oct 30 2022
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Something different, nice casual alt music, played in the background so not super closely analyzed but would listen again.
4
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Mon Oct 31 2022
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Excellent album, haven't listened to coldplay, leasty of all early coldplay stuff. Great stuff.
4
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Tue Nov 01 2022
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
A nice early recording from Dylan. Some classics on here, but nothing that stood out on the first play-through that would make me prefer these offerings. Strong close with Ballad of a tin man and Like a rolling stone.
4
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Fri Nov 04 2022
Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Funky album, largely played as background sound during my Vancouver job search! Good accompaniment on a rainy day, though I should relisten to give it justice. Havona has some sick bass!
3
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Sat Nov 05 2022
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Delighted to open this one, been meaning to give it a listen for a while now. Hard opening with the squeaky balloon synth. Nuthin' but a "G" Thang is some banger, perfect. And I didn't realise Beastie boys had sampled A Nigga Witta Gun, love that beat. Brilliant album overall, very impressed.
5
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Mon Nov 07 2022
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
Really nice chill alt-rock album. Enjoyed this on a Sunday morning.
4
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Wed Nov 09 2022
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
Good album, nice and chill. Will probably listen again if i want something nice and smooth, would make great background music for a chill evening, though I'm sure there's lots to be gathered from a more focused listen through.
4
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Sat Nov 12 2022
The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
Wowow I didn't realised the modern lovers are from the 70s! I've been listening to Pablo Picasso for weeks and assumed it was post 2010. What a fresh sound for the era, so far ahead of their time. Can hear a similarity to The Velvet Underground's sound. Really an excellent album.
5
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Thu Dec 22 2022
Copper Blue
Sugar
Not a big sound of this sound so far, not really my thing.
3
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Thu Jan 05 2023
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Classic cure sound, I like it.
4
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Fri Jan 06 2023
Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Did like this, will need to listen again to get a better idea of it
4