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Fri Apr 08 2022
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Not really my kind of music. Easy going and pleasant, just doesn't excite me.
3
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Sat Apr 09 2022
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Loud, grating, but enjoyed the beat.
3
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Sun Apr 10 2022
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Wow, quite the sonic experience! I just don't like depressing music. I want music to make me feel happy and joyous. I guess that sounds weird to most music and art and literature fans because depressing definitely sells and earns high praise. I am into pursuing joy. That is what will save the world, not depressing things. The sounds I heard while listening to this album were sometimes beautiful and certainly achieved a level of creativity that is unusual to hear in pop music. But make me happy and bring tears of joy to my eyes and I will sing your praises!
3
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Mon Apr 11 2022
Pretenders
Pretenders
I know a lot of people love this album but for me it's jarring, unsettling and disconnecting. Just not my thing.
2
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Tue Apr 12 2022
Revolver
Beatles
Wonderful, fantastic, love it!
5
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Wed Apr 13 2022
Dear Science
TV On The Radio
1
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Thu Apr 14 2022
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
1
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Fri Apr 15 2022
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Wonderful, lovely harmonies, soul spirit music.
5
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Sat Apr 16 2022
Low
David Bowie
I liked Sound and Vision, but overall the sound was soul deafening.
2
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Sun Apr 17 2022
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
Made me feel nervous and stressed. I liked some of the instrumentation and the lyrics of the first song.
1
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Fri Apr 22 2022
Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Great singer and song writer, so good!
4
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Sat Apr 23 2022
The La's
The La's
This is very good, nice tunes and pleasant sounds.
4
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Sun Apr 24 2022
Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Such a soulful voice! Not sure its my kind of music, but it's really good anyway.
4
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Mon Apr 25 2022
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
2
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Tue Apr 26 2022
Marquee Moon
Television
I do not feel this music has held up well, a type of music from the 70s that makes me want to forget that decade. Elements of punk, some nice guitar, angry vocals.
1
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Wed Apr 27 2022
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
In the 70s our mantra was "Disco Sucks". Then again, this one is not too bad.
3
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Thu Apr 28 2022
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
2
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Fri Apr 29 2022
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Don't like anything with the "F" word.
1
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Sat Apr 30 2022
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
When I saw the cover of this one something told me I was going to love it. Smooooooooooth, wonderful bluesy organ. Love Love Love!
5
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Sun May 01 2022
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
I certainly don't care for metal stadium rock from the 80s but there are some catchy choruses here that make you want to get up and cheer and be part of something.
3
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Mon May 02 2022
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
3
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Mon May 09 2022
All Mod Cons
The Jam
Late 70s rock with harmonies, interesting. I didn't expect that! Well I like the harmonies but kinda over the 70s guitar sound. Nice melodies and lyrics though! 3
3
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Tue May 10 2022
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Nice, pleasant sounding music, strong voice. 3
3
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Wed May 11 2022
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
I figured I would hate this because I am not a fan of heavy metal. Apparently this is the album that started it all (according to hubby). To my surprise I didn't hate it! Some of the songs are melodic and lovely. Sometimes the words are meaningful. Hmmm, too bad it opened the door to such a depraved kind of music.
3
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Thu May 12 2022
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
There are a bunch of covers on this album. I like the hit song Wishin and Hopin and didn't know it was sung by Dusty Springfield. She has a terrific voice.
3
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Fri May 13 2022
Shaft
Isaac Hayes
2
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Sat May 14 2022
Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
Come on Eileen, yeh I swear, this is a good album. Always liked that song and the rest of the album has that happy vibe.
3
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Tue May 17 2022
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
I really liked some of the songs on this album, Jesus for example. The melodies are soft and lovely at times, the singer has a pleasant voice. However there is a general sense of melancholy and I tend to have a melancholy mind so I really prefer happy joyous music. This one will certainly bring me down if I play on repeat.
4
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Wed May 18 2022
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
3
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Thu May 19 2022
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Not a big fan of synthesized music but I do enjoy Steve Winwood.
2
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Fri May 20 2022
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
4
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Sat May 21 2022
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Very popular in the junior high school days. Just The Way You Are brings back all the memories. It is a very good song. I always had a problem with the lyrics to Only The Good Die Young. It reminded me of my Catholic school going friend. I thought it was unkind to her. Then he cheated on his beautiful, seemingly kind wife- ah, but we are here to discuss the music. The songwriting is good, very catchy tunes, creative lyrics. Produces an overall nice, sentimental feeling. Gotta like it then.
3
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Tue May 24 2022
2112
Rush
I want to like them, but the lead singers voice irritates me. Blaring electric guitars are not a favorite either.
2
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Wed May 25 2022
Zombie
Fela Kuti
3
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Thu May 26 2022
Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
1
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Fri May 27 2022
Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3
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Sat May 28 2022
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Lead singer yells too much! Abrasive sounds.
2
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Sun May 29 2022
Murmur
R.E.M.
3
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Mon May 30 2022
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
3
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Tue May 31 2022
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
5
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Sat Jun 04 2022
Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
1
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Sun Jun 05 2022
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Sounds like Jim Morrison contemplating suicide. Lyrics are creative, certainly unique to this writer, and there are some lovely melodies here, just gonna bring me down too much if I listen to this again. For people who want to curl up with a cup of tea and feel sad.
3
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Mon Jun 06 2022
Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
2
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Tue Jun 07 2022
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
This is so good! I wasn't sure if I liked the idea to attach Woody Guthrie's lyrics to a more modern sound, but they did a great job of making it all gel. It is a new spin on Woody, not trying to emulate in any way except for the welcome addition of a harmonica on one track. Unexpectedly great!
5
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Wed Jun 08 2022
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
1
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Fri Jun 10 2022
Dry
PJ Harvey
1
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Sat Jun 11 2022
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
4
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Sun Jun 12 2022
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
2
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Mon Jun 13 2022
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
1
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Tue Jun 14 2022
Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
2
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Wed Jun 15 2022
GREY Area
Little Simz
2
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Thu Jun 16 2022
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
I like this, nice sounds. Very pleasant, good energy.
3
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Fri Jun 17 2022
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
4
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Sat Jun 18 2022
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
5
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Sun Jun 19 2022
Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Points for originality in presentation and for covering I Got You Babe! I did enjoy it.
3
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Mon Jun 20 2022
Dust
Screaming Trees
1
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Tue Jun 21 2022
25
Adele
2
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Wed Jun 22 2022
Survivor
Destiny's Child
I know Beyonce is a big deal but I never actually heard her music. I guess it's the generation gap or maybe the younger generation has been dumbed down by technology, but there is not a lot of depth here. Apparently many people feel encouraged by the song Survivor, cancer survivors, etc. I am glad they have found some comfort with this. But the video is appalling, using sex to sell music. I wish that would go away!
1
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Sat Jun 25 2022
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
2/5
2
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Mon Jun 27 2022
Hotel California
Eagles
5
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Tue Jun 28 2022
White Ladder
David Gray
It's not the worst album I have heard here. I actually like the singer's voice. It's really nice. I am just not a fan of synthesized instruments. If there were real people playing along then there would be such different energy in the songs.
2
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Wed Jun 29 2022
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
OK, when I heard the chorus I kneeeeeeew these guys were inspired by the group called The Shaggs! I like that, they do it well! Very interesting and I Love the heavy British accent. I get excited when I hear British singers allowing their accents to come through in their songs. Background music is a bit repetitive for me. I think it would be fun to learn all the words.
3
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Thu Jun 30 2022
Raw Power
The Stooges
No thanks, not my cup a tea!
1
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Fri Jul 01 2022
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
4
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Sat Jul 02 2022
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
I guess the 90s did have a certain sound, like the theme song from friends, this one with an increase of the blaring guitar sound. Alright.
2
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Sun Jul 03 2022
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
I was not encouraged by the title but I found the music actually quite nice. Very listenable. I may play it again!
3
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Mon Jul 04 2022
Take Me Apart
Kelela
It just sounds like a lot of other modern stuff, all ego, lacking soul. Sorry, not what I enjoy.
2
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Tue Jul 05 2022
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Steeley Dan just does not wow me.
1
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Wed Jul 06 2022
The Man Who
Travis
Soothing, but not boring. Very pleasant, very very pleasant. I will have to listen again and see if it grows on me more because it might.
3
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Fri Jul 08 2022
I Should Coco
Supergrass
3
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Sat Jul 09 2022
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
4
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Sun Jul 10 2022
Superunknown
Soundgarden
The name of this band, Sound Garden, is lovely. I love gardens but this is the kind of music that could kill your plants. Not a fan of grunge, though I do like some Curt Cobain. Not this, no thanks.
1
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Mon Jul 11 2022
Faust IV
Faust
Wow, really strange and interesting sounds here. Sounds other-wordly, like music from a far away world. Some parts are so good!
3
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Tue Jul 12 2022
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
5
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Wed Jul 13 2022
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
3
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Thu Jul 14 2022
The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
This has a nice feel to it. There are moments that make me think of some other place, some other reality that I would like to visit. Will have to give this one some more attention.
3
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Fri Jul 15 2022
Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
You know, she has a nice voice but I just like music that makes me think of more uplifting things than poor girl who doesn't understand how she keeps waking up in strange people's beds. Glorifying being a heaux? Ayyyayyyayyy!
1
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Sat Jul 16 2022
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Absolutely fantastic collection of songs, such depth in the lyrics and these voices together blended so harmoniously. Superb!
5
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Sun Jul 17 2022
Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
I only like one song of Tim Buckley's and it's called Song For A Siren. I like it because it has a lovely melody/imagery and because he played it live during the last minutes of the last episode of the Monkees. His voice just bothers me but I guess Micky must have really liked him. As for this album, it's ok -but for the voice! Just find it a bit annoying!
2
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Mon Jul 18 2022
With The Beatles
Beatles
Love Love Love! One of my favorite Beatle songs is on the album. It's a Buddy Holly cover, Words of Love. Anything they sang had a touch of magic.
5
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Tue Jul 19 2022
Protection
Massive Attack
Overall synth electronic music is not my thing so I approached this with a bit of rigid preconception. Well, there is a uniqueness to it. Sounds futuristic, mellow, as if entering a void or alternate dimension. At times like the space one can experience just before falling asleep. A bardo of sorts. I like that music can take you different places. This music is able to stimulate some hidden often neglected part of the brain. That is an achievement. But I wouldn't listen to it much, I can appreciate it though.
3
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Wed Jul 20 2022
Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
2
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Thu Jul 21 2022
Dog Man Star
Suede
It's ok, kinda generic sounding to me. There is music that will melt blood and bone and wash away the rock of the mind, but I haven't heard much of that here so far.
2
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Fri Jul 22 2022
Pump
Aerosmith
1
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Sat Jul 23 2022
The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Singer's voice has a Sting/Peter Gabriel vibe. I like Grounds For Divorce, it is a little bit different than the usual. I might listen again.
3
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Sun Jul 24 2022
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
1
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Mon Jul 25 2022
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
1
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Tue Jul 26 2022
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Singer has a nice smooth voice and reportedly plays all or most of the instruments on this album. A true music lover, always a good start. It is pleasant sounding indeed and I enjoyed it. Nothing against the artist but it is dated to a time that I care not to revisit, 4th grade, Watergate, lousy pop music on the radio, the early 70s were a bit of a let down after the 60s. Even a 10 year old girl could feel it.
3
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Wed Jul 27 2022
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
3
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Thu Jul 28 2022
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
3
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Fri Jul 29 2022
Slipknot
Slipknot
Oh God No!
1
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Sat Jul 30 2022
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
4
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Sun Jul 31 2022
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd makes me feel sad and lost, in a strange land where there are no friends. I don't want to put myself into that frame of mind so I don't listen to Pink Floyd. I do like Wish You Were Here. That is a pleasant song. Just all a bit too dreary.
2
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Mon Aug 01 2022
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
3
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Tue Aug 02 2022
Smash
The Offspring
3
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Wed Aug 03 2022
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The singer is very good at copying that style of female singing that we have been hearing everywhere for the past 20 years or so? (Like ripped up jeans, when will it be going away???) There were some interesting parts, just didn't move me to feel anything but slight annoyance.
2
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Thu Aug 04 2022
Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
I like the tone of this album. I like the singer/songwriter with the guitar picking lovely and inventive sequences of notes. The quivering voice is a little hard to get used to. I know who some of Devendra's inspirations are and I would like him better if he were to follow more in their footsteps, delving deeper into the philosophical and life's hidden mysterious things. I enjoyed the album though, it was a pleasant surprise. I will listen to the song Rejoicing In The Hands again, it was good!
3
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Fri Aug 05 2022
Moon Safari
Air
2
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Mon Aug 08 2022
Technique
New Order
This is a surprise, I am not a fan of dance music, kinda over 80s music and I don't like electronic music. Why then did I find myself really enjoying this album? The melodies are quite catchy. I feel like they have a bit more depth than your usual 80s dance synth music. Also the lead singer's voice, while characteristically 80s sounding was so soothing and pleasant. I really feel like I could get into some of those melodies.
3
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Tue Aug 09 2022
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Good! Like it a lot!
3
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Wed Aug 10 2022
The Undertones
The Undertones
Eh, punk.
2
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Thu Aug 11 2022
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
I really like the 60s Stones. Her Satanic Majesty's Request is my favorite along with all the well known songs from that time. They seem to be disintegrating here. All that fame and fortune left them frayed at the ends. My personal enjoyability score of this album is around a 2.
2
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Fri Aug 12 2022
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
First song was your typical blaring annoying sound. Then Hotel Yorba was a surprise, I liked that one. Nice beat, nice tune, nice lyrics. Then back to some more electron scrambling blaring guitar. And then some more. The Same Boy, interesting guitar intro and a nice melody. The comes I Can Tell We are Gonna Be Friends, ok, vaguely familiar. Must have been a hit, I can see why, it's a good song. I think I might add that to my playlist. OK, starting to like some of these songs. Not a fan of the blaring guitar though. 3
3
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Sat Aug 13 2022
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
This was enjoyable, a bit chaotic at times, but there were some very pleasant moments as well. He seems to enjoy contrasting sweet gentle melodies with sudden loud and harsh, almost zombie-like emotion-stiffling spells. There were times when I heard inventive musical arrangements and that is always a plus when someone creates a sound that has not been heard before. A lot of contrasting darkness and lightness, sound-wise, not entirely sure about lyric-wise. Solsbury Hill is a very sweet song and to my surprise I recognized that one.
3
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Sun Aug 14 2022
Berlin
Lou Reed
I like Lou Reed's slower stuff like Men Of Good Fortune.
3
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Mon Aug 15 2022
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
Love Bossa Nova. Interesting modern production. I like some of it, especially the more traditional sounding.
3
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Tue Aug 16 2022
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
There is a lot of noise, yes it does sound like something to play while taking hallucinogens. But then if I were to take those, I would not want this music to guide my experience. It might turn into something scary. There is a lot of experimenting with sounds, kind of fun, but doesn't make me feel particularly good. I liked Matilda Mother and Gnome. Maybe needs another listen but I am not that excited by this right now.
2
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Wed Aug 17 2022
Transformer
Lou Reed
4
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Thu Aug 18 2022
Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Knowing the subject matter I can't help being creeped- out by the singer's voice. I would be interested in reading a translation. Also some of the background music reminds me of some 70s tv shows, which I loved in the day, but upon revisiting I find them cringey! I liked hearing the choir in the background, hearing her laughter made it seem so wrong!
2
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Fri Aug 19 2022
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Not my thing
1
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Sat Aug 20 2022
The White Album
Beatles
I have always thought that this was their best album. Even if they did not work together on each song as much as before, there was a level of inspiration here that exceeded all previous albums, in my opinion. Also, George was allowed to contribute more songs and they add a lot to the whole. My favorites are Dear Prudence, Mother Nature's Son, I Will, Julia, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Long, Long, Long, Cry Baby Cry, Piggies, and Why Don't We Do It In The Road!
5
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Sun Aug 21 2022
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I never was a fan of glam rock nor the song Bang A Gong. I like some of the songs on this album though. I think I might like the previous incarnation of this band as mystical folkies since that's more my thing and since I do like some things about their sound.
2
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Mon Aug 22 2022
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
I find this noisy and irritating. Sometimes the lyrics are interesting, but the overall impression is that I hear a person mildly shouting while instrumental noises cycle around. I try to relegate it to the background while I'm doing something else until something in me declares "Please stop!"
1
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Tue Aug 23 2022
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
2
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Wed Aug 24 2022
Black Metal
Venom
Zero Pleeaaase can I give this a big fat 0? They should feel ashamed!
1
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Thu Aug 25 2022
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
Wide open melancholy sailing through sound pictures and swirling tones. Pulls down. Don't know if I want to go there. Listening to the lyrics, interesting window to the singer's psyche. I think I prefer the Ladies of The Canyon era. I can appreciate the artistry here, although so far not bringing me to a place that i want to linger for very long.
3
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Fri Aug 26 2022
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
When I saw the album cover i knew I would like this album at least a little bit. This music is fun to listen to and fun to sing along with. I'm not a big fan of rap music but combined with guitars and a rock n roll vibe, well, I kinda dig it.
3
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Sat Aug 27 2022
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
2
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Sun Aug 28 2022
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
2
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Mon Aug 29 2022
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Sunday Morning is a good song. Even though there is a despressing feel to this music, I can't help but like it. Lou Reed had something that was attractive even though he seemed to be chasing everyone away. That attractiveness somehow comes through the music. The album is different from others of the era, though I could swear I heard some Dylan influence at times. Not into the disorganized chaotic free falls but some of it is very nice.
3
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Tue Aug 30 2022
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
I'm a fan of Tom Petty, this is not one of my favorites though. He gets better, IMHO.
2
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Wed Aug 31 2022
Joan Baez
Joan Baez
I like the selection of songs on this album. I think she is a fine guitarist and has a good sense of rhythm. Her voice is powerful and she can reach those high notes with crisp and clear tones. However, I prefer when women sing with a clear voice instead of adding the trill sounds. It can be even more powerful that way. The female voice is so beautiful, pure simple tones convey a feeling that the singer is revealing the beauty of her soul. The British folk singers of the 60s sang that way and it was lovely. Joan was a pioneer in the American folk movement and it wouldn't have been the same without her. But she could have been nicer to Rose and Licorice. They were cool too.
3
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Thu Sep 01 2022
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
1
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Fri Sep 02 2022
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
4
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Sat Sep 03 2022
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1
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Sun Sep 04 2022
Funeral
Arcade Fire
3
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Mon Sep 05 2022
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
There are some great songs on here. God Only Knows has always been a favorite. I do get a little tired of Brian Wilson's whiny-sounding voice after a while. Sorry Brian, you are fabulous but I can only handle it for a while! I bought this album because it is so highly regarded and I was surprised to find I could not get into it that much. I am thinking that I would have viewed it differently if first heard the year it was released. It would have sounded quite different than the other pop music at the time. I can see how it became such an influential piece of work.
3
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Tue Sep 06 2022
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
The only one who can do the blaring guitar thing in a genius way. Wow! Where did this man come from? He was outta this world.
5
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Wed Sep 07 2022
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Don't like the lyrics, at least I dont want to drive these in to my subconscious mind. No thanks, trying to make the world a more positive peaceful place because I think it's the right thing to do. Who knows if I am right or wrong but it feels wrong to dwell on stuff like this.
1
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Thu Sep 08 2022
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
I enjoyed I Talk To The Wind. I listened to that one twice. The flute is pretty. The lyrics are not exactly uplifting but the general feel of the song is pleasant. I had a hard time getting into the rest of the album.
It's music for existentialists.
2
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Fri Sep 16 2022
Amnesiac
Radiohead
3
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Sat Sep 17 2022
Goo
Sonic Youth
Upon regarding the album cover I know that I don't even want to waste my time listening to this. Seriously, there are so many superb and uplifting, magical albums that are not even on this list! Why is stuff like this considered important to listen to?
1
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Sun Sep 18 2022
3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
I appreciate the positivity of this rap music. Very much appreciate it! Thank you Thank you!
3
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Mon Sep 19 2022
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
I was thinking it was sounding alright, but, Oh! He killed her? And stated it so casually! Did not see the song going there. Then in another song, "What I don't know might get you killed"? Creepy! Musically I like some of it, but lyrically I'm going to have to downgrade.
2
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Tue Sep 20 2022
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
It's Nina Simone, she is a legend. I will have to give it another listen. I like it but I think it needs to grow on my a bit more.
3
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Wed Sep 21 2022
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
It's a classic! How can you rate an album containing the song Blowin In The Wind any less than 5? That is a great great song that continues to move people to this day. We sang it in school choirs, everyone knows it. The other songs are pretty good as well. Love the album cover too. A moment in time.
5
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Thu Sep 22 2022
Who's Next
The Who
As a teen I was mesmerized when I heard Behind Blue Eyes. I played it on 45 rpm over and over. Roger Daltry can really belt it out on the two loud and raucous classics, which I have come to enjoy. (Even for someone who really loves harmonies and ballads.) I also enjoy Pete Townsend's voice so have always loved Gettin In Tune. But the icing on the cake here is Keith Moon's drumming. Man oh man do I get excited when I hear Keith on his kit. His style of playing was so unique, I can actually recognize it when I hear it. For example, I once heard the theme song for Batman playing somewhere and I thought to myself, now that sounds like Keith Moon drumming! Of course it couldn't be, but I looked it up and low and behold, it was! Never knew they did a version of Batman! You can feel the frenetic passion in his playing, he was an absolute lunatic on those drums. Best drummer ever! Also love Love Aint For Keeping, a great song. Great album!
5
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Fri Sep 23 2022
Sincere
Mj Cole
Be sincere, be sincere, be sincere...OK what exactly are you trying to say to me? Do you even know? I found this monotonous and grating on my nerves. I read that so many people just love this! We are all so different and everyone is entitled to be moved by whatever it is that moves them. However, this does not move me in a positive way at all. I just want to turn it off.
1
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Sat Sep 24 2022
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Right away with Slow Burn I experienced some pleasing and interesting melodies with nice chord choices. Singer's voice is alright, quite nice really, a very slight bit more of a country twang/trendy pop singer than I normally like, but some moments of pure clear voice are quite moving. Oh What A World, love the accompanying video. Any song about magic and magical things is for me! Rainbow is beautiful in it's simplicity, the lyrics are sweet and the melody takes unexpected turns. On first listen the rest of the album did not stand out in any particular way for me but a few songs were impressive and distinct from current musical trends. 3/5
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Sun Sep 25 2022
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Because this album is one of a kind, weird and eccentric like nothing you've ever heard, because it has positive energy, because there are so many talented people contributing in so many different ways, because it makes me wanna get up and dance! and because I remember it fondly from my youth, I'm gonna give it a rare 5! So fun to dance and sing along to.
5
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Mon Sep 26 2022
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Prefer the earlier Byrds much. This is quite pleasant sounding though!
3
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Tue Sep 27 2022
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Hmmmmm, well, not really my kind of thing. I do love some Zeppelin songs, but this album is just caveman rock. When they are melodic and singing about interesting things I like them a lot.
2
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Wed Sep 28 2022
Viva Hate
Morrissey
OK, Viva Hate? I almosts didn't listen because of the title. After giving the record a listen I began to think that the title is a bit facetious, probably. Not completely sure (Bengali in platforms). In any case, the lyrics are good and the music is at times stimulating but mostly soothing. The voice, I liked it very much but then it did start to get a little annoying by the end. I'm not sure why, needs to be changed up a bit perhaps. Add some harmonies, different types of melodies or could be the constant echoey quality of the sound.
3
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Thu Sep 29 2022
Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
I like it, it's calming, mellow, sweet and wierd. I think this could grow on me a lot.
3
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Fri Sep 30 2022
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
3
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Sun Oct 02 2022
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
This is so different and so interesting to listen to! I find it different than One Nation Under A Groove. Does not make me want to get up and move in the way that album does. How did they get away with using sketchy language in that era? Maggot brain is a strange title and the cover is a little scary. Have not yet discovered if there is some symbolism there. A little grating to the ears at times but some parts are nice in an interesting way to listen to. You find yourself thinking, what will they do next?
3
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Mon Oct 03 2022
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
Uggggh, no class!
1
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Wed Oct 05 2022
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Just not at all into this sound. It's annoyingly noisy. I want to turn it off.
2
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Thu Oct 06 2022
Bossanova
Pixies
Oh no, why two Pixies in a row.? Loud and irritating and I just don't want to hear this music right now. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel unglued, unhinged, unhappy! Not a fan at this point in time.
1
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Fri Oct 07 2022
Fun House
The Stooges
Ugly, sad, lost, despairing. Don't need it.
1
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Sat Oct 08 2022
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Really enjoyable, liked vey much!
3
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Sun Oct 09 2022
Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
I sure didn't expect that! Very different kinda music, if you can call it music.
2
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Mon Oct 10 2022
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
What a voice, like pure velvet! Really nice, enjoyable album.
4
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Tue Oct 11 2022
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Well, it's a bit too much noise for me. 2
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Thu Oct 13 2022
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
I still prefer the more folkish albums of Joni's. This one is pretty good though.
3
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Sat Oct 15 2022
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
I have never been very interested in Willie Nelson, nothing against him, just not attracted. This album was a pleasant listen, though the subject matter is heavy. I especially enjoyed hearing some familiar folk and classical melodies. The lyrics are good.
4
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Mon Oct 17 2022
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
I like it, its nice and pleasant sounding. I like all the different styles of music that they incorporate to make an interesting musical product. Good, I'll have to have another listen.
3
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Tue Oct 18 2022
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Naaaaah
1
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Wed Oct 19 2022
Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Sounds like Sinead O'Connor doing background vocals. By golly it actually is!
African rhythms and instruments are fun. I like the overall theme of striving toward something beyond the mundane, i.e. rising above Bedlam, ha ha. I don't know if the music really helps me along there though. It sounds pretty Bedlamish. I LOVE the title Invaders of the Heart! It just doesn't really do that. I wish it did! The title reminded me of another album by C.O.B called Moyshe McStiff And The Tartan Lancers Of The Sacred Heart. That music really does invade your heart! An album that should be on this list, one of the greatest folkish albums of all time. I guess that's what I want from music. I want it to invade my heart.
2
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Thu Oct 20 2022
Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
1
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Fri Oct 21 2022
Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
3
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Mon Oct 24 2022
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
2
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Tue Oct 25 2022
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
3
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Wed Oct 26 2022
1999
Prince
3
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Thu Oct 27 2022
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
2
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Fri Oct 28 2022
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
So sad...
2
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Sat Oct 29 2022
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Bluesy music, some very nice, insightful lyrics. Jagger can really alter the sound of his voice.
3
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Sun Nov 13 2022
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
I was not expecting to like this. i really like Paul with Art best. However, this is so lovely! Gotta be his best solo album.
4
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Mon Nov 14 2022
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
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Tue Nov 15 2022
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
After reading some glowing reviews I was convinced that this was not going to be my thing. Really don't like the idea of a drum machine and someone called them ""miserable Glaswegians" so I thought ok, some more music that i really don't feel like listening to. Well! Right away I liked what I heard! I found the music to be soothing, floating lithely through the air like on a magic carpet. It became more intriguing with each new track, in other words, each new song contrasted with the previous but mostly retained the same soothing quality. Such a pleasant surprise. I will have to give it another listen and see if it will be a keeper.
4
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Wed Nov 16 2022
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3
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Thu Nov 17 2022
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
There are some really sweet songs with catchy lyrics. Ooooh baby I love your way... I liked this album alright back in the day (every tweenaged boy I knew had a copy) but have come to appreciate it more. I think he is a pretty good song writer and his voice is attractive as well.
3
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Fri Nov 18 2022
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
I don't hate it but I don't really like it either. So 2.
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Sat Nov 19 2022
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
He had a really great voice! He went out on a limb singing the kind of music that he loved. He changed the course of popular music at the time, rather he opened the flood gates. The songs on this album are great, enjoyable songs. There is really no filler. And because of all this it deserves a solid 5.
5
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Wed Dec 14 2022
90
808 State
Electronic Synthesizer music just doesn't resonate with me.
1
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Thu Dec 15 2022
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
Not a big fan of this music
2
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Fri Dec 16 2022
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
This is not what I call music. It's noisy and makes me feel anxieety.
1
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Sat Dec 17 2022
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
I wish i could play piani that well!
3
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Sun Dec 18 2022
Station To Station
David Bowie
3
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Tue Dec 20 2022
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Wow! I loved this one right off! Lively beat, enchanting melodies and harmonies. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
4
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Wed Dec 21 2022
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
I did not like this one as much as the first one I was given to rate (Darklands). It has a definite 80s sound, not a timeless sound. They seem to like surf music as well. It was ok but did not grab my attention much.
2
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Thu Dec 22 2022
xx
The xx
Some pretty singing, nice sounds and melodies. Might listen some more to get more acclimated to it.
3
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Fri Dec 23 2022
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Not really.
1
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Sat Dec 24 2022
NEU! 75
Neu!
I liked the first part, the nature sounds were a nice touch. It was soothing and mellowing in a new age sort of way. Then it became loud and raucous. I did not appreciate the contrast too much.
2
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Wed Dec 28 2022
Snivilisation
Orbital
Just don't like techno beats. Not for me.
1
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Thu Dec 29 2022
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
This album is fun, upbeat, improves the mood. Several of the songs have become radio standards and thus CCR has withstood the test of time. I enjoyed listening to some songs that I was not familiar with but I must admit that I can only stand the lead singer's voice for so long. It is just so intense! When I was a little kid, way back in the 1960s, my dad had this album in his collection and I spent time pondering the cover and wondering why this guy was riding his bike inside a building. I wondered which of these men was the owner of the rough gravely voice and I figured it was the biker because he is the obvious focal point of the cover and one would also imagine that he is the rebel.
3
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Fri Dec 30 2022
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Smooth, sweet sounds. Given the name, I was expecting a female choir, but no they are all male. Very pleasant.
3
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Sat Dec 31 2022
Rubber Soul
Beatles
No less then 5 stars to the Beatles!
5
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Sun Jan 01 2023
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
Album starts off with a nice beat and melody. After a while the songs did not sound as interesting.
3
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Mon Jan 02 2023
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
I wouldn't exactly call this music
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Tue Jan 03 2023
All Directions
The Temptations
What fine voices, how they convey emotion, gives the chills! Intense and beautiful. First Time Ever I Saw about my favorite version so far, that voice, ahhhhhh.
5
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Wed Jan 04 2023
Heroes
David Bowie
I've never been a fan of Bowie. I like parts of these songs. I especially liked Moss Gardens.
2
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Sun Jan 08 2023
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Heavy metal sucks.
1
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Mon Jan 09 2023
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
2
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Tue Jan 10 2023
Eliminator
ZZ Top
3
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Wed Jan 11 2023
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
I was raised on this album. It's a part of history. Part of a very special moment in time, It was a gift to us all.
5
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Thu Jan 12 2023
The Yes Album
Yes
3
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Fri Mar 03 2023
Kenya
Machito
Nice!
3
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Sat Mar 04 2023
Let It Be
The Replacements
Not the vibe I'm lookin' for.
1
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Tue Mar 07 2023
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
So good, love this!
4
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Wed Mar 08 2023
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
This is honest, inventive, creative. I like it. I will have to listen a few more times to see how much I really like it but it has been an enjoyable listen so far.
3
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Sat Mar 11 2023
Skylarking
XTC
Just not too much into the 80s sound these days. This album had a nice relaxing feel though. I like the crickets chirping.
3
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Sun Mar 12 2023
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Goood God! I never thought I would like Jethro Tull. I recognized Aqualung and began thinking it was going to be a painful listen. But wow! Flutes, acoustic guitar, tender melodies and mysticism! Absolutely up my alley.
5
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Mon Mar 13 2023
Spiderland
Slint
Impressive for a group of teen boys. Not really my taste though.
2
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Tue Mar 14 2023
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
3
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Wed Mar 15 2023
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
To Zion is a nice song.
3