Jul 08 2022
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Aja
Steely Dan
I get why NL likes Steely Dan. Album feels very nostalgic. Happy on the outside, but depressing on the inside. Very well exemplified by Peg.
Top songs: Peg, Home At Last
Worst Songs: I Got The News
4
Jul 11 2022
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
This is a really fun album from the Arctic Monkeys. Personally, I think it is their second best album. I would have loved to be in my prime when this music was popular.
Best Songs: Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor, From Ritz to Rubble, A Certain Romance, Mardy Bum
Worst Songs: You Probably Couldn't See For the Lights..., Dancing Shoes
4
Jul 12 2022
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No Other
Gene Clark
Decent album. Seems like Gene Clark ushered in the wave of rock-country.
Best Songs: No Other, Strength of Strings
Worst Songs: Life's Greatest Fool
3
Jul 13 2022
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Imagine
John Lennon
Pretty average album. Probably hovers between 2-3 stars for me. Most songs feel like Beatles leftovers or pretentious. Jealous Guy sounds like he is trying to excuse his abusive behaviour. I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama feels lazy and uninspired, especially as a protest song. There are a few gems on this album, notably Imagine, but I do not think of it as an amazing album.
Best Songs: Imagine, How?
Worst Songs: I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier Mama,
3
Jul 14 2022
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Great Irish-Punk album! I personally think it's a little bloated, but it has a lot of charm. No songs stuck out as awful, but there are a handful that I didn't care for. Really enjoy the vibes. The album makes me with it was St. Patrick's Day.
Best Songs: A Pair of Brown Eyes, Sally MacLennane, Dirty Old Town, A Pistol for Paddy Garcia, The Body of an American
Worse Songs: Navigator, The Old Main Drag
4
Jul 15 2022
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
I need to start out with this Caveat. I like hip hop, and I know how iconic and important Run-D.M.C. is to the entire genre. With that being said, this album is just okay.
The album starts by exemplifying the groups natural chemistry. The word play and the coordination on these songs is out of this world. My issue is due to all of the repetition on the album.
I get that Raising Hell came out in the 80s, but the loud snare beats on every song knock this down a peg. Maybe it was my speakers, or the audio mixing for spotify, but the beats drowned out the rapping many times. If I really enjoyed the beats, maybe this wouldn't be as big of an issue, but I just didn't. With similar beats and flows on every song, it was hard to differentiate between songs, and they all blended together in my mind.
This album has great and classic songs, but it is not built to listen to all at once.
Best Songs: It's Tricky, My Adidas, Walk This Way, Proud to be Black
Worst Songs: Dumb Girl, Son of Byford
3
Jul 18 2022
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Surprisingly, this is the best live album I've ever heard. Although Jerry Lee is a disgusting human being, this show was fun and exciting for the entire 22 minutes. I felt like I was in the room with him.
Best Songs: Money
Worst Songs: NA
5
Jul 19 2022
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
I really wanted to like the Talking Heads, but this album only has a few good songs in my opinion. In some of the more iconic Talking Heads songs, eg. Psycho Killer, David Byrne's voice is somehow charming and catchy. On many of these songs, especially Found a Job, he comes off grating and obnoxious. It's clear on this album that the Talking Heads hadn't completely refined their sound yet. This may be my headphones or the mix's fault, but there are multiple times where you can barely hear the lyrics as well. Their cover of Take Me to the River has coherent lyrics, and is by far the best song on this album.
Best Songs: Take Me to the River, The Big Country, Thank You for Sending Me an Angel
Worst Songs: Found a Job, Artists Only, With Our Love
3
Jul 20 2022
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Legalize It
Peter Tosh
I understand why I've never heard of Peter Tosh, but he knows how to put together a solid reggae album. Although there are only a handful of standout songs, this album is very easy listening. I found out I like reggae more than I expected!
Best Songs: Legalize It, Till Your Well Runs Dry, Ketchy Shuby
Worst Songs: Whatcha Gonna Do
4
Jul 21 2022
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
I really wanted to like this album, and I did like some of the songs. My issue with this album is that while there are highs, the lows are much lower. I wish there was more ska and I wish there was more punk. The songs I like feel so short, and the songs I hate take forever to get through. If this album was shorter, it might get a three.
Best Songs: On a Rope, Young Livers, Misbeaten
Worst Songs: Salt Future, Suit City, Ball Lightning
2
Jul 22 2022
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
I'm curious what musical silence would sound like now.
For a real review, I generally liked this album! It's pretty obvious to me how Dear Science and TV On The Radio had major influence on the early 2010s indie-pop scene. Some of these experimental sounds trickled down to MGMT, Phoenix, and Passionpit. This album also demonstrats TV On The Radio's extensive audio layering skills. While it may have gotten a little formulaic, every song slowly built to a cresendo of chaos and sound but still made sense! Overall, I liked this album. It's not a "classic", but its enjoyable and influential.
Best Songs: Dancing Choose, DLZ, Golden Age
Worst Songs: Red Dress, Make Love All Night Long
Honorable Mentions: Heroic Dose (sounds like what I imagine a heroic dose to feel like)
4
Jul 25 2022
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
Dig Your Own Hole is the most complete recorded album I've listened to this journey so far. The entire album is covered in 90s grime. If you looked up the inspiration to this ad, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veTl59Klc5Q , you would see that it was the Chemical Brothers. They somehow make noise sound good.
Best Songs: Setting Sun, Lost In The K-Hole, Elektrobank
Worst Songs: NA
5
Jul 26 2022
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
This is music that Gus Fring would listen to while cooking. Very jazzy and smooth, and definitely feels ahead of its time. Joe from Soul would have loved to play something like this in the NY Jazz Clubs.
While I like the album, Minor Chant is the only song that really stands out to me.
Best Songs: Minor Chant
Worst Songs: NA
4
Jul 27 2022
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The Predator
Ice Cube
His acting career made me think he was corny, but this is a sick album. There are some issues with production on tracts like "Now I Gotta Wet 'Cha" and "We Had To Tear This Mothafucka Up" which detract from the album.
The album has a very political edge to it, which I enjoy. I will always be surprised that issues like the "school to prison pipeline" and "police brutality" have been talked about for decades and are still prominent problems in society. Ice Cube does a nice job of explaining these issues and breaking into the consciousness of white America. The acting career really altered his image.
This album reminds me of a Kendrick Lamar album if he was from the 90s. Bangers and commentary combined.
Best Songs: It Was A Good Day, Dirty Mack, Check Yo Self
Worst Songs: The Predator, Don't Trust 'Em
Honorable Bad Songs (Production Issues): Now I Gotta Wet 'Cha, We Had To Tear This Mothafucka Up
4
Jul 28 2022
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
The album was decent and full of 80s vibes. Definitely doesn't make me a full-on Prince fan though. Some songs were straight up creepy too.
Best Songs: Starfish and Coffee, Slow Love, U Got The Look
Worst Songs: Hot Thing (Creepy), The Ballad of Dorothy Parker
3
Jul 29 2022
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Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Feels entirely 60s. There is a lot of dreamy, psychedelic folk rock. I'm sure this would have gone crazy when it first came out. Unfortunately, this album just feels a little forgettable to me.
Best Songs: Mr. Soul, Rock & Roll Woman, Broken Arrow
Worst Songs: A Child's Claim to Fame, Hung Upside Down
2
Aug 01 2022
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Eagles
Eagles
I've been to Winslow, AZ. There are only a handful of corners there. I wonder which corner he was standing at.
For the real review, I think this album is awesome. I'm surprised, but it feels very southwest. I'm a big fan of western/southwestern culture, so this was a welcome surprise! The entire album is full of 70s bangers. Some songs don't hit, but it's still a good album
Best Songs: Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Train Leaves Here This Morning, Peaceful Easy Feeling
Worst Songs: Chug All Night, Take the Devil
4
Aug 02 2022
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra is one of my favorite acts of the 1970s. I love their take on 70s psychedelia! This album is no exception. Out Of The Blue starts with the epic Turn to Stone, the only song I know where they successfully use a fade-out at the end. The next songs follow, and they add to the air of overwhelming emotional music. The alblum should have ended with Mr. Blue Sky, but it unfortunately continues into The Whale, Birmingham Blues, and Wild West Hero; three songs that are seriously weak. It is a great album, but has serious errors towards the end.
Best Songs: Turn to Stone, It's Over, Standin' in the Rain, Mr. Blue Sky
Worst Songs: Jungle, The Whale, Wild West Hero
4
Aug 03 2022
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
This album shows off the potential for Amy Winehouse and leads to her artistic peak of Back to Black. Frank leads with a classic jazz sound, but it makes my wonder how Amy would feature on more contemporary hip-hop tracks. Too bad she left us so soon.
Best Songs: Stronger Than Me, Know You Now, Take The Box
Worst Songs: October Song
4
Aug 04 2022
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Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
Didn't hate it, but it was also a little cringe. It feels like Three Doors Down, but not in a good way. One of the best songs, in my opinion, wasn't even sung by the lead singer. Overall, the album is fine, but not great.
Best Songs: Gentlemen, My Curse
Worst Songs: Fountain and Fairfax, What Jail is Like
3
Aug 05 2022
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Remedy
Basement Jaxx
This felt like watching adult swim as a 7 year old. I listened to a lot of it a second time, and it grew even more on me. This album borders on a 5.
Best songs: Red Alert, Yo-Yo,
Worst Songs: Same Old Show
4
Aug 08 2022
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I used Anarchy in the UK as a way to talk about Political Theory in a college class.
All in all, I feel like The Sex Pistols tried to use cheap shock value to stir controversy. Many of their songs sound repetitive. While I tend to like punk, the Sex Pistols are not for me.
Best Songs: God Save the Queen, Pretty Vacant
Worst Songs: Bodies, Problems, New York
1
Aug 09 2022
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
This is album is between a 3 and a 4, but I'll give it a four for one reason; There were no songs I disliked. There were songs that I thought were fine, but nothing was awful.
Court and Spark is an album that reminds me of my parents. I tend to like most of the songs, but they also feel like products of their time. It's a good album but not a classic, in my opinion.
Best Songs: Help Me, Raised on Robbery
Worst Songs: NA
4
Aug 10 2022
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
This is the Brazilian Sgt. Pepper.
Best Songs: A Minha Menina, Sonhor F, Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour, Tempo No Tempo, Bat Macumba
Worst Songs: Baby, Ave Gengis Khan
4
Aug 11 2022
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
This is a timeless and influential album. I see the appeal! Sounds better through headphones.
Best Songs: Look Back & Laugh, Cashing In, It Follows
Worst Songs: Little Friend
4
Aug 12 2022
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
This is classic dad rock. It's fine, and there are couple classic rock songs, but the album gets repetitive very quickly. Like most 80s music, they don't seem to know how to end songs, so most end with a long slow instrumental fade. Songs like Legs and TV Dinners are almost a meme as well.
Best Songs: Sharp Dressed Man, Gimme All Your Lovin'
Worst Songs: I Got the Six, Dirty Dog
3
Aug 15 2022
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I don't think I'm a big Led Zeppelin fan. They have a few songs that really resonate with me, but their sound is the prelude to the 80s rock bands that I'm definitely not a big fan of. This album has decent songs and is influential, but I can't say I completely enjoyed it.
P.S. Since I've Been Loving You seems like a good rip-off of I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know by Blood, Sweat, and Tears.
Best Songs: Celebration Day, Since I've Been Loving You, Tangerine
Worst Songs: Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, That's The Way
3
Aug 16 2022
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The Score
Fugees
There is a reason The Score is a classic. The Fugees tie in a reggae influence to east coast rap and R&B. This combo results the underrated songs "Zealots" and "No Woman, No Cry". On top of these, this album has massively popular and influential tunes such as "Killing Me Softly..." and "Ready or Not". The Fugees even experiment with a slight western influenced song "Cowboys". I genuinely enjoyed this project.
You can still feel the influence of The Score through most contemporary rappers: From Kendrick Lamar and Little Sims to Brockhampton to Hamilton. This album is a classic.
Best Songs: Ready or Not, Zealots, Fu-Gee-La, Killing Me Softly With His Song, The Mask, Cowboys
Worst Songs: NA
5
Aug 17 2022
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Scott 4
Scott Walker
Fine album. It doesn't feel as old as some reviewers talked about because of some of the experimental sounds.
Best Songs: The Seventh Seal, The Old Man's Back Again, Get Behind Me
Worst Songs: Boy Child
3
Aug 18 2022
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
I was very excited when I started listening to this album. I thought it would be another wild electronic-filled album, but as it went on I realized that it was atmospheric guitar music. Decent album, but nothing I would listen to on my own.
Best Songs: Glass Museum, Along the Banks of Rivers
Worst Songs: NA
3
Aug 19 2022
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Really solid classic rock album. Has bangers like Walk this Way and Sweet Emotion. I'm not the biggest fan of 70s/80s rock, but this is the best album from the genre I've had to listen to so far.
Best Songs: Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion, You See Me Crying
Worst Songs: No More No More
4
Aug 22 2022
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
Tom Waits voice legitimately sounds like he's dying. Sometimes it's grating, and sometimes its great!
Best Songs: Heart Attack and Vine, Downtown, , Mr. Siegal, Til' the Money Runs Out
Worst Songs: On the Nickel
3
Aug 23 2022
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Probably one of the better Brit-pop Bands. They're synth wave sound is definitely one of the most influential and popular trends of the 80s.
Best Songs: Rent, Hit Music,
Worst Songs: It Couldn't Happen Here
4
Aug 24 2022
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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
They may have been one of the more commercially successful acts of the 1960s, but their contemporaries did it better. Most of these songs are bland psych-rock. It doesn't feel revolutionary in any way. Finally, the title track sounds like a jam band mixed with a shitty Elvis impression. That might be some people's idea of a good time, but it's not for me.
Best Songs: Most Anything You Want, Termination,
Worst Songs: Flowers and Beads, My Mirage, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
2
Aug 25 2022
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Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
Unapologetically British. Not my favorite album and I'm not sure if it needs to be on the list. I didn't hate it, but won't be listening to it again.
Best Songs: Little Red Riding Hood Hit the Road
Worst Songs: Sea Song, Alifib
2
Aug 26 2022
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Bad Company
Bad Company
Decent album but somewhat forgettable. I'm starting to see the British influence on the list.
Best Songs: Bad Company
Worst Songs: Movin' On
3
Aug 29 2022
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Good album, but much of it seemed very forgettable. Aside from songs like, Killer Queen and In the Lap of the Gods, I don't think I could name a single tune from this album.
Best Songs: Killer Queen, In the Lap of the Gods
Worst Songs: Bring Back that Leroy Brown
3
Aug 30 2022
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
This album is something that finally breaks out of the classic rock mold I've been in for the last week. Blues/psych rock is definitely more my speed. While this album is a little samey and doesn't have some of the same nostalgic highs that Queen or Lynard Skynard may have it also doesn't have their lows. Some songs may outstay their welcome as well (looking at you What'd I Say), but this album still deserves a listen.
Best Songs: Have You Heard
Worst Songs: What'd I Say
3
Aug 31 2022
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Definitely an early 90s album. It has the spirit that "things are gonna get better". There was also a surprising amount of flute or pan flute. Solid, but not something I truly enjoyed or would listen to on my own again.
Best Songs: Freedom!, Cowboys and Angels, Soul Free
Worst Songs: Something to Save,
3
Sep 01 2022
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Prog rock is better than expected. While the genre doesn't have many catchy bangers, it doesn't have the awfully boring songs.
Pictures At An Exhibition is a live album by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The musicianship is insane. This is a great experience to listen to all the way through. There is no way I would listen to each song individually, but together it is awesome! For some reason, the longer songs are worse than the shorter songs
Best Songs: The Old Castle, Nutrocker
Worst Songs: Curse of Baba Yaga
4
Sep 02 2022
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
I always thought I hated the Flaming Lips. A lot of their recent stuff is not my taste. I was pleasantly surprised when listening to this album! This is classic indie-psych-rock from the 90s. The production is fantastic, and while the songs aren't catchy, they have so much raw emotion in them. Highly recommend.
Best Songs: A Spoonful Weighs a Ton, Feeling Yourself Disintegrate
Worst Songs: Waiting for Superman
4
Sep 05 2022
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
It's clear why Bob Dylan is accepted as one of the best songwriters in American history. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan sets the stage for the folk-rock of the 1970s. This is a very solid album.
Best Songs: Blowin' in the Wind, Masters of War
Worst Songs: A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
4
Sep 06 2022
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
This album exemplifies what makes the Talking Heads Great. The mix of absurd and meaningful lyrics paired with strange synth instrumentals creates some unique music. Remain in Light starts out with a bang with three great songs in a row. Unfortunately, the album slowly loses that punch and fizzles out by the end.
Best Songs: Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On), Crosseyed and Painless, Once in a Lifetime,
Worst Songs: The Overload
4
Sep 07 2022
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
American IV is the last Johnny Cash album released while he was alive. This fact makes the album even more somber. So many of the songs like Streets of Laredo, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, We'll Meet Again, and Desperado have such a different meaning coming from a man at the end of his life. This is a fantastic album, and I hope every music fan can at least appreciate it.
Best Songs: The Man Comes Around, Hurt, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, We'll Meet Again, Streets of Laredo, Desperado
Worst Songs: NA
5
Sep 08 2022
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Manassas
Stephen Stills
Solid album but doesn't feel revolutionary or a must listen to me. I have to give him credit for a song about my home state though.
Best Songs: Both of Us, Hide It so Deep
Worst Songs: Jesus Gave Love Away for Free, What to Do
3
Sep 09 2022
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Fine album. I don't feel like it's a masterpiece, but it give off musical theater vibes (in a good way).
Best Songs: Songs of Love, Becoming More Like Alfie
Worst Songs: In & Out of Paris & London, Middle-Class Heroes
3
Sep 12 2022
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
I'm shocked by this album. I thought I would HATE The Smiths. Morrisey is allegedly a Nazi/White Supremacist, so I was sure his music was awful. Unfortunately, this is a time where you might need to try to separate the art from the artist. The Queen Is Dead is an actual masterpiece. I LOVED IT! They do the 80s right with some present but not overpowering synth and dreamy vocals. I think this is one of the best albums of the 80s.
Best Songs: The Queen Is Dead, Frankly Mr. Shankly, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Worst Songs: NA
5
Sep 13 2022
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Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
Way ahead of it's time. I think this might have started lofi hip hop.
I did listen to this while I went on a walk and some of the horns in songs made me think i was about to get hit by a car.
Best Songs: She's So, Poor Leno
Worst Songs: Remind Me
3
Sep 14 2022
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
A slightly trippier off brand version of Bob Dylan. I didn't hear anything that I thought was revolutionary here. Decent album, but I don't need to revisit it anytime soon.
Best Songs: Everybody's Talkin, Everything Happens, Sweet Cocaine
Worst Songs: The Dolphins, Cynicrustpetefredjohn Raga
3
Sep 15 2022
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
This album is really good classic gangsta rap. While I like it, I realize I like east coast 90s rap more than west coast. I have to recognize the influence of this album. This almost feels like it's from the 90s. There are elements of production on this album that are ahead of it's time too.
Best Songs: Straight Outta Compton, Fuck Tha Police, Express Yourself
Worst Songs: 8 Ball, Compton's N The House, Quiet on Tha Set
3
Sep 16 2022
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Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
Reminds me of Bob Dylan, but slightly less iconic. Decent album but not mind blowing.
Best Songs: Bird on the Wire, The Partisan,
Worst Songs: Story of Isaac, You Know Who I Am
3
Sep 19 2022
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
I thought I was a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. Turns out, I only like their hits. Outside of the popular songs, this album SUCKS!!!!! I do not recommend people listen to this album. RHCP is not an album band.
The only positives of this album is that the lead singer knows how to use his voice as an intrument. Lyrics do not matter to RHCP, but vibes do.
Best Songs: Around the World, Scar Tissue, Otherside, Californication
Worst Songs: Get on Top, Easily, I Like Dirt, Emit Remmus, Purple Stain
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Sep 20 2022
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Nothing revolutionary. Feels like it came out way behind of it's time. If this came out in the 70s or 80s I would understand and respect this album more. While I don't think this is changed the state of music, I think it is a decent enough album.
Best Songs: Wild Wood, Has My Fire Really Gone Out?, 5th Season
Worst Songs: Magic Bus, Can You Heal Us,
3
Sep 21 2022
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
This is Amy Winehouse's magnum opus. It's also clear how much she was struggling with her addictions and relationships on this album. While most songs seem upbeat, they all have such dark undertones, especially knowing how Amy ended up. This, however, is a timeless album. Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest "What if's" in music history.
Best Songs: Rehab, Back to Black, Tears Dry On Their Own, Some Unholy War
Worst Songs: NA
5
Sep 22 2022
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
The Who Sell Out is feels as though The Who tried to imitate The Beatles and The Beach Boys, but were more cheesy. Some songs that make me feel this way are I Can See For Miles, Relax, and Sunrise.
I really like the concept of this album, and this came out at a time where even having conceptual albums was something new and interesting. The radio station format paved the way for other albums, like Dawn FM.
While I think the format is fun and interesting, the songs on the album were not. There are not many songs that I want to listen to on my own time again.
Best Songs: Our Love Was, Odorono
Worst Songs: Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand, Silas Stingy
3
Sep 23 2022
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White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
While I like The Velvet Underground's most famous record, I still think they are one of the most pretentious bands of all time. This album is fine, but I would not listen to it again.
Best Songs: White Light/White Heat, Sister Ray
Worst Songs: The Gift
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Sep 26 2022
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Live Through This
Hole
Very 90s grundgy album. I can see why Kurt and Courtney got along (kinda). I don't think this album is entirely important to the world of music, however, and feels somewhat generic.
Best Songs: Doll Parts, Violet, Jennifer's Body, Rock Star,
Worst Songs: I Think That I Would Die, Plump
3
Sep 27 2022
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
I see the appeal. My first listen was through car speakers. I do not recommend that. This album is one that you should listen to with your headphones on while it's raining.
There are some songs that I like and few that I truly dislike. In Gen-Z language, this feels like male manipulator music, but at least it's the good stuff.
Best Songs: Speed Trials, Between the Bars, Pictures of Me, Say Yes
Worst Songs: Rose Parade, 2:45 AM
4
Sep 28 2022
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GREY Area
Little Simz
Little Simz is one of the only good things going for British Hip-Hop. The other is Slowthai. This album propelled Little Simz into the mainstream for good reason. Many of the songs use unique samples and instrumentals reminiscent of TPAB or TA13OO. The lyrics are simultaneously catchy and deep. Great album.
Best Songs: Offence, Selfish, Wounds, 101 FM, Sherbet Sunset
Worst: Pressure
4
Sep 29 2022
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
Disclaimer: I only listened to the album before the bonus tracks.
I don't need to listen to this again. It blends some key aspects of the Velvet Underground with early 80s synths and riffs. There isn't much special about this album in my opinion. While it isn't horrible, I have no real takeaways and nothing to come back to.
Best Songs: I Got the Hots, You'll Have to Go Sideways,
Worst Songs: Positive Vibrations, Insanely Jealous of You, Queen of Eyes
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Sep 30 2022
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Chris
Christine and the Queens
This album is decent contemporary electro-pop. I personally don't think it is important enough or good enough to be on the list, but it's fine.
Best Songs: Girlfriend, Goya Soda
Worst Songs: The stranger
3
Oct 03 2022
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Makes you feel like a kid growing up in the 80s. The album explores middle America and the innocence and trauma of it all. It does make you nostalgic for a different time.
Best Songs: Born in the USA, Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark
Worst Songs: Darlington County
4
Oct 04 2022
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
You need to listen to this album as you walk through a city and it slowly drops rain at night. It is a much better experience. Listening through kinda shitty headphones also helps.
All in all, this feels like a worse Chemical Brothers album. I like it, but it's not the best electro-grunge I've heard.
Best Songs: Smack My Bitch Up, Funky Shit, Mindfields, Narayan
Worst Songs: Breathe, Diesel Power, Serial Thrilla
3
Oct 05 2022
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The Grand Tour
George Jones
A very surprising 4/5! This album was like seeing your long lost family. It brought up feelings of nostalgia for old "pop-country". I love the use of slide guitar, and I can see how 80s and 90s country was drastically changed due to George Jones.
Best Songs: The Grand Tour, Pass Me By, Mary Don't Go Round, Our Private Life
Worst Songs: Darlin', She'll Love the One She's With
4
Oct 06 2022
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Synchronicity
The Police
The singer obviously has mommy issues.
Best Songs: Every Breath You Take
Worst Songs: Mother
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Oct 07 2022
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Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
I looked this album up, and it definitely hits the tone of a fake movie soundtrack. I really liked some of the songs, but Dirty Barry was unbearable. I think some of the ideas on this album were done better by other artists, but it still sounds relevant to this day.
Best Songs: Vermillion Kisses, The Sweetest Embrace,
Worst Songs: Dirty Barry
4
Oct 10 2022
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Face to Face
The Kinks
An album for people that think Revolver is peak Beatles.
Best Songs: Dandy, House in the Country, Sunny Afternoon,
Worst Songs: I'll Remember, Holiday in Waikiki
3
Oct 11 2022
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Decent Jazz album that probably revolutionized music at the time. Unfortunately, it now sounds old and done-over. I feel like there are better Miles Davis albums as well.
Best Songs: NA
Worst Songs: NA
3
Oct 12 2022
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Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Definitely not my favorite album, but I think that comes from Tim Buckley's vocals. I HATE his voice. His vocals kill awesome instrumentals, like in Devil Eyes. The only song that really benefits from his voice is Make it Right, which is my favorite song on the album by far.
Apparently Radiohead and other acts have cited Tim Buckley as an influence. His influence alone makes him an important part of the list, but I still think his music is fairly forgettable.
Best Songs: Hong Kong Bar, Make it Right
Worst Songs: Sweet Surrender, Devil Eyes
2
Oct 13 2022
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Okay album. I liked the strange Greco-Roman theme to the album, but at the same time they sounded like they were speaking latin through the whole thing. They have better music than Treasure and I'm not sure if I'd listen to any of these songs again.
Best Songs: Beatrix, Pandora, Aloysius
Worst Songs: Otterley
2
Oct 14 2022
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90
808 State
This album is basically the musical equivalent of the frutiger aero aesthetic. It feels way ahead of its time. If someone told me this came out in 2004, I would not have been surprised. An album wayyyy ahead of its time with some profound influence on techno, edm, and even hip hop.
On top of everything, the music in Neon White completely copies everything good from this album.
Best Songs: Magical Dream, Cobra Bora, Pacific 202, 808080808
Worst Songs: Donkey Doctor
5
Oct 17 2022
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Great Album. I've reviewed this in the past, before I joined a group, and it was one of my favorite albums I had listened to so far. It still holds up now! There is no tackyness in their embrace of Irishness, and I really like this album. It's not perfect, but it's close.
Best Songs: Sally MacLennane, The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn, London Girl
Worst Songs: Wild Cats of Kilkenny
4
Oct 18 2022
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High Violet
The National
This is a remnant of the mid-2000s alt-rock. It's also a transition into the early 2010s indie-rock scene. I can see it's influence it had on bands like Alt-J, Portugal. the Man, and others. It's not bad, but I don't think I'll try to listen to it again.
Best Songs: Anyone's Ghost, Conversation 16, Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks
Worst Songs: Terrible Love, Runaway
3
Oct 19 2022
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Revolver
Beatles
I'm not sure why people dislike albums by the Beatles after Revolver. This is the first time they experiment with their sound and push it that way. I think the albums that come later go more into those depths. This is solid, but definitely not their best work. Finally, it's obvious they loved the invention of stereo audio.
Best Songs: Taxman, Eleanor Rigby, I'm Only Sleeping, And Your Bird Can Sing
Worst Songs: Doctor Robert, I Want To Tell You
4
Oct 20 2022
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
This album really holds up well. I wouldn't have been surprised if it was released in the last couple of years, and yet, IT WAS RELEASED IN THE 90S!!!
While there are parts of the album that aren't my taste, it obviously influenced a lot of music I genuinely enjoy.
Best Songs: When You Sleep, I Only Said, Blown a Wish
Worst Songs: Touched,
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Oct 21 2022
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Decent 60s album, but I've never been a big Donovan fan. I don't feel like he really stands out from his contemporaries.
Best Songs: Sunshine Superman, Season of the Witch, Celeste
Worst Songs: Legend of a Girl Child Linda, Three King Fishers,
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Oct 24 2022
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Very interesting and experimental jazz album. While this isn't my preferred genre, I enjoyed the album.
Best Songs: NA
Worst Songs: NA
4
Oct 25 2022
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
Artsy, emo-boy music. I get why people like Radiohead, but something was missing for me, so I can't give it a 5. The production, vocals, and instruments are amazing though. Overall, really captivating album, but didn't completely click with me.
Best Songs: Pyramid Song, Knives Out, Morning Bell/Amnesiac, Life in a Glasshouse
Worst Songs: Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors, Hunting Bears,
4
Oct 26 2022
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A Seat at the Table
Solange
Feels like an R&B version of TPAB. While I liked it, some of the songs blended together, and with the skits, the album felt longer than it actually was. Again, I liked the album, but I'm not sure if it has the staying power to be on the list long-term.
Best Songs: Mad, Borderline
Worst Songs: Weary
3
Oct 27 2022
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
This is one of those hidden gems that this project is all about. Throwing Muses debut album is clearly one of the first albums to experiment with a post-punk sound. Bands like the Pixies were clearly influenced by this sound. Maybe it's their label's fault, but I'm shocked Throwing Muses are not bigger in popular culture.
Best Songs: Call Me, Rabbits Dying, America,
Worst Songs: Soul Soldier
4
Oct 28 2022
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Autobahn
Kraftwerk
I totally understand why this album is on the list, but it doesn't completely resonate with me. I'm sure the production was revolutionary for the time, but the world has caught up. Overall, not bad, probably revolutionary, but not something I would actively listen to again.
Best Songs: Autobahn, Kometenmelodie 2, Morgenspaziergang
Worst Songs: Kometenmelodie 1
3
Oct 31 2022
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The Stooges
The Stooges
I can see how this album set the stage for more modern punk music. While it has it's misses and hits, The Stooges self-titled album is an undeniable classic. My only issue with The Stooges is not their music. I feel like they were aiming for shock over substance in many of their live performances. Luckily, they avoid dumb "shock" factor in their music, unlike The Sex Pistols.
Best Songs: We Will Fall, No Fun, Real Cool Time
Worst Songs: Ann, Little Doll
4
Oct 23 2023
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
The best jazz album I've gotten so far. The album seems to symbolize religious struggle and resolution without almost any words. While it's not entirely for me, I completely understand the importance of this album.
Best Songs: NA
Worst Songs: NA
4
Oct 24 2023
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
This album isn't as nostalgic as I wished it was, but it's still solid. This is classic Coldplay, before they turned pure corpo-rockpop. While the most popular songs from the album, The Scientist and Clocks, feel overplayed and outdated, many of the other songs are a surprising hit. Overall, decent album with some good songs. Glad to give it a listen again.
Best Songs: Politik, God Put a Smile upon Your Face, Green Eyes
Worst Songs: A Whisper
4
Oct 25 2023
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Classic album that hasn't aged too bad. Outside of a few rough lyrics, like a "woman's place is in the home", it
Best Songs: Blue Suede Shoes, One-Sided Love Affair,
Worst Songs: I'm Counting on You, I'm gonna Sit Right Down and Cry
4
Oct 26 2023
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Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Not my favorite album, but I can see how this may have set the stage for the 2000s garage rock explosion.
Best Songs: Identity,
Worst Songs: Fuck Shit Up, Sticky
2
Oct 27 2023
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Young Americans
David Bowie
Not the best David Bowie album, in my opinion, but I enjoyed listening to it. You can really feel the disco influence.
Best Songs: Fame
Worst Songs: Win
3
Oct 30 2023
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
While I didn't actively dislike this album, I felt that it committed the worst sin in music; IT WAS BORING.
Best Songs: You Said Something
Worst Songs: Kamikaze,
1
Oct 31 2023
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
On Crime of the Century, Supertramp felt like they were borrowing from ELO, Pink Floyd, and Queen. Unfortunately, these bands are just better. While the album is decent, it pales in comparison to the other bands mentioned.
Best Songs: Hide in Your Shell, Crime of the Century
Worst Songs: Asylum
3
Nov 01 2023
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Orbital 2
Orbital
This album makes me feel like I am in a grimey night club. I can see how this was innovative for the time and changed the game for trance music. It still mostly holds up. I loved the seamless transitions between songs, and it made it feel like a DJ's set. The intro and outro, however were the definite low points.
Best Songs: Impact (The Earth Is Burning, Halcyon and On and On
Worst Songs: Time Becomes, Planet of the Shapes, Input Out
3
Nov 02 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
Classic dad rock album. I think it's more revered than it should be, mainly because it was the last album The Doors released before Jim Morrison's untimely death. I don't have the album, but I don't really enjoy Morrison's voice. Rider's on the Storm is truly a great song though.
Best Songs: L.A. Woman, Riders on the Storm, Crawling King Snake
Worst Songs: L'America, The Changeling
3
Nov 03 2023
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
The beginning of "A Short Album About Love", feels camp. The over the top instrumentals and overbearing singing on the first few songs (In Pursuit of Happiness and Everybody Knows) feel as though this album is a joke that I just don't understand. This deviates with "Someone". While the song still has incredibly overbearing instrumentation, the song feels real, raw, and actually fits the Neil Hammon's voice. And yet, we go back to cheesy, overdone, and straight up weird songs with "If...". "If I Were You" feels like it comes out of a musical, and I'm not sure how to feel about it. The next song, "Timewatching" continues the musical theater trend, but feels deep and brooding. It's one of the more serious songs. The album concludes with "I'm All You Need", an extravagant yet surprisingly self-aggrandizing song. The instrumentation is amazing, and yet the lyrics really make you dislike the singer.
Overall, the musical backing is entertaining and intriguing. The live orchestra adds something that many albums miss. Unfortunately, the singing and lyrics hold this album back. At many times, it's hard to tell if we're supposed to laugh or take the album seriously. To me, The Divine Comedy gives theater kid energy. In some songs that really works, and in others it really doesn't.
Best Songs: Someone, Timewatching
Worst Songs: Everybody Knows (Except You), If...,
3
Nov 06 2023
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Homework
Daft Punk
This is not Daft Punk at their most refined or focused. In fact, many of the songs have moments where you think "what am I listening to?". And yet, these songs have a power to keep you interested and entertained. While Homework isn't Daft Punk's best, the album clearly shows the potential the duo had to create catchy and popular dance music.
Best Songs: Revolution 909, Da Funk, Around the World, Burnin', Alive
Worst Songs: Phoenix, High Fidelity,
4
Nov 07 2023
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I love CCR, even though I feel conflicted about them cosplaying as a bayou boys. And this album really plays up their deep south act.
Bayou Country puts a southern twist on some of their contemporaries music. I hear influences from the Beatles and Blood Sweat and Tears on songs like Penthouse Pauper. Other songs, like Born on the Bayou and and Proud Mary feel CCR through and through. The only song I didn't really like was Bootleg. Keep On Chooglin' was also a lowlight on the album.
Best Songs: Born on the Bayou, Penthouse Pauper
Worst Songs: Bootleg, Keep On Chooglin'
4
Nov 08 2023
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
This album is TIMELESS! It's a shame he basically stopped releasing music after Blonde. One of the best R&B albums I've ever heard.
Best Songs: Thinkin Bout You, Super Rich Kids, Bad Religion, Pink Matter
Worst Songs: Monk
5
Nov 09 2023
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
G Funk classic, with banger after banger after banger. Great production and flow. I know lyricism is a huge part of rap, but I've heard more cringey lyrics from many other artists. Snoop and Dre made something special.
Best Songs: G Funk Intro, Gin and Juice, Who Am I, Doggy Dogg World
Worst Songs: Serial Killa
5
Nov 10 2023
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Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Albums from the 1960s are weird for me. Sometimes they feel timeless. I feel that way listening to a lot of the Beatles songs or even Jefferson Starship. It's too bad that this album just feels old. While there are decent songs, I don't see myself listening to this at all outside of this list.
What really makes me sad is that their album, "Child is Father to The Man" has some insane highlights, while this album is all around okay.
Best Songs: Spinning Wheel
Worst Songs: Sometimes in Winter
3
Nov 13 2023
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
This is an album for people who really like jazz. Miles Davis is one of the best jazz musicians ever, but the music isn't the most accessible. It was really great for background music while I worked though.
On songs, why did they try to make Feio sound like there was a dog barking randomly throughout?
Best Songs: NA
Worst Songs: Feio
3
Feb 14 2024
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
There's a lot more misses than hits from this Rolling Stones album. It shows the future potential of the group, but somehow most of the album feels like filler.
Best Songs: Paint it Black, Under My Thumb
Worst Songs: Stupid Girl, I Am Waiting
3
Feb 15 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Decent album, and was pleasantly surprised to see where the sample for Kendrick Lamar's "i" comes from. I don't think this is a worldbeater, but it has some nice grooves.
Best Songs: That Lady, Summer Breeze
Worst Songs: Sunshine
3
Feb 16 2024
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Moondance
Van Morrison
Definitely a classic album that is deserving to be on the list. While it didn't blow me away, there were a lot of great songs.
Best Songs: Moondance, Crazy Love,
Worst Songs: Come Running, Everyone
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Feb 19 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
This album is what I've been missing from the other Jazz on this list. It's rhythmic and moving in a way that a lot of other jazz isn't. Definitely my favorite of the genre so far.
Best Songs: Zombie
Worst Songs: NA
4
Feb 20 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
I'm not exactly sure why U2 broke out to be as big as they were. Apparently, The Joshua Tree was their superstar album and yet, it's lackluster. There are decent songs here, but THIS is the album that propelled them to stardom? I can't get over it. If "With or Without You" and "One Tree Hill" weren't on the album, it would be an easy 1. Those highlights bump it up to a 2.
Best Songs: With or Without You, One Tree Hill
Worst Songs: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, In God's Country, Running to Stand Still
2
Mar 06 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
I first got into The Beatles as a senior in high school, and I gravitated towards the more psychedelic albums like Magical Mystery Tour and Sgt. Peppers. To be honest, those were my favorite albums by the band, and I never really gave anything before those albums came out a fair shot.
I can't believe how wrong I was about Rubber Soul. All in all, the songs still feel modern and relevant. I don't understand how The Beatles could make hit after hit after hit.
Best Songs: Norwegian Wood, Nowhere Man, The Word, Michelle, Girl, In My Life
Worst Songs: NA
5
Mar 07 2024
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
This is "The Rolling Stones" meets 60s folk, and I'm here for it. Not every song was a banger, but there are some sleeper hits on this album.
Best Songs: Sympathy for the Devil, Dear Doctor, Stray Cat Blues
Worst Songs: Jigsaw Puzzle
4
Mar 08 2024
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Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road is just fine. The album starts great with "Right In Time", but the titular song, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" can be repetitive and annoying. Other songs on the album, like "Can't Let Go".
Best Songs: Right In Time, Can't Let Go, Jackson
Worst Songs: Car Wheels On A Gravel Road, Drunken Angel
2
Mar 11 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
Different Class is one of the biggest highlights from the Britpop era. I can see how this album impacted british music, like Arctic Monkeys. The songs represent differences in class and wealth and mirror issues with society that are still ongoing. The only song that was a true detriment, in my opinion, is Pencil Skirt. It feels a little too creepy. Overall, this is a great album that borders on a 5.
Best Songs: Common People, Disco 2000, I Spy, Monday Morning, Bar Italia
Worst Songs: Pencil Skirt
5
Mar 12 2024
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
From folk-pop hits to messy and disturbing relationships, The Mama's & The Papas music embodies a lot of the culture of the 1960s. While the album feels old now, you can't deny that they made plenty of hits on their debut "If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears".
Best Songs: Got a Feelin', California Dreamin', Somebody Groovy
Worst Songs: You Baby
4
Mar 13 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
This is big band music at its best! All of the musicians went off on this album. I also find it interesting how the atom bomb shaped popular culture in the 1950s. It seems controversial, even now, to put an atomic explosion on the cover of an atom.
Best Songs: The Kid from Red Bank, After Supper, Flight of the Foo Birds, Midnite Blue, Lil' Darlin'
Worst Songs: Teddy the Toad
4
Mar 18 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has one of the most controversial voices in all of music. In my opinion, Born to Run features some of his most grating vocal performances. And yet, I still caught myself tapping my foot along to the entire album. While his personal performance left a lot to be desired, I completely understand why Born to Run is a classic.
Best Songs: Born to Run, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
Worst Songs: Thunder Road
3
Mar 19 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Beauty And The Beat is a fun 80s new wave/girl punk album. There are some highlights, but it also somehow feels a little forgettable outside of key songs like "We Got The Beat" and "This Town".
Best Songs: Our Lips Are Sealed, This Town, We Got The Beat, You Can't Walk In Your Sleep
Worst Songs: Lust To Love, Skidmarks On My Heart
3
Mar 20 2024
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Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
This album falls into prog-rock purgatory. It doesn't stand out to me. It was probably revolutionary at the time, since it came out early into the prog-rock movement, but in retrospect it doesn't feel revolutionary. I still enjoyed listening to it though.
Best Songs: I Know What I Like, Firth of Fifth
Worst Songs: After the Ordeal
3
Mar 21 2024
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Electric Ladyland is probably Jimi's most iconic album and I can understand why. The wandering guitar solos on every song pair well with psychedelic imagery and lyrics. While it sometimes feels unfocused and samey, it is great music to vibe to.
Best Songs: Crosstown Traffic, Little Miss Strange, All Along the Watchtower
Worst Songs: ...And the Gods Made Love, Moon, Turn the Tides...
4
Mar 22 2024
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Mask
Bauhaus
Feels like if the Smiths went weird/goth. Generally enjoyable album.
Best Songs: Of Lilies and Remains, Kick in the Eye,
Worst Songs: Hollow Hills, Mask, 1. David Jay...
3
Apr 08 2024
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Nina Simone simultaneously feels nostalgic yet piercing. Songs like Four Women call out historical inequities created by slavery. She is an iconic singer. Unfortunately, there are times where Nina's vocals let her down. The main chorus on Why Keep On Breaking My Heart feels off, and I hate to listen to it.
Best Songs: Four Women, Lilac Wine, Break Down And Let It All Out
Worst Songs: Why Keep On Breaking My Heart
4
Apr 09 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Elephant is undoubtably the best garage rock album of all time. It's a shining piece of 2000s music and should be cherished by future generations. It also spawned one of the most iconic (but maybe overplayed) songs of all time, Seven Nation Army. Overall, it's a top tier album that deserves it's flowers.
Best Songs: I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself, In The Cold Cold Night, I Want To Be the Boy to Warm Your Mother's Heart, Ball and Biscuit, Hardest Button to Button
Worst Songs: NA
5
Apr 10 2024
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Close To You
Carpenters
In retrospect this album is a really good example of the shifting culture between the 1960s and 1970s. While folk was in due to people like Bob Dylan and the Mamas and the Papas, the Carpenters seemed to put a chill pop aesthetic over top of it. The album seems to usher in the new age of 70s folk.
Overall, it's an enjoyable album, but I don't think I need to revisit every song.
Best Songs: Reason to Believe, Help, (They Long To Be) Close To You
Worst Songs: Love Is Surrender, I Kept On Loving You,
3
Apr 11 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
I can't tell if I love or hate this album. Hotel California is an iconic song that you would think sets the tone for the album. It doesn't. Instead, the album focuses back on chill Cali-country rock. I was left disappointed at first, but ended up enjoying a handful of songs at the end. While I don't this this album did anything revolutionary, it accurately reflects popular music of the 70s.
Best Songs: Hotel California, Wasted Time, Try and Love Again
Worst Songs: Pretty Maids All in a Row, Try and Love Again
3
Apr 12 2024
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
Pentangle makes surprisingly enjoyable medieval folk music. While this won't be in my regular rotation, I completely understand why it's on the list.
Best Songs: Light Flight, The Cuckoo, House Carpenter
Worst Songs: Springtime Promises
4
Apr 19 2024
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Adele
Obviously, Adele has a great voice. The issues with this album do not stem from her singing. Instead, they stem from the "Ed Sheeran-ification" on most of the biggest hits. "Send My Love..." is over-saturated pop trash, and I tend to like pop music. Songs where Adele shows more vulnerability with relaxed production really carry this album, even though they weren't the hits from when it came out. I definitely understand why this album is on the list, but the biggest hits are generally the worst part of it.
Best Songs: Hello, I Miss You, Million Years Ago, Sweetest Devotion
Worst Songs: Send My Love..., Remedy
3
Apr 22 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
I'm pretty sure the only reason this album is on the list is to listen to message in a bottle. The other songs have few redeeming qualities. A lot of the album is white-washed reggae, which seems obvious now, based on the title.
Best Songs: Message in a Bottle
Worst Songs: Regatta De Blanc, Walking on the Moon, On Any Other Day,
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Apr 23 2024
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Liquid Swords
GZA
Liquid Swords is SUCH and influential album. You can see the cinematic qualities on pseudo-underground rap like Denzel Curry and MF Doom. There aren't many standout songs, in my opinion, but it is a vibe to listen to.
Best Songs: Cold World, Shadowboxin', B.I.B.L.E.
Worst Songs: Swordsman
4
Apr 24 2024
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I was expecting more from this album. I've heard so much about Bob Marley, and I thought that this would be some masterpiece in reggae. It was fine. Outside of a couple songs, this album was forgettable.
Best Songs: Stir It Up, High or Low Tide
Worst Songs: Stop That Train, Kinky Reggae
2
Apr 25 2024
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Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
I listed to the entirety of this album on a long walk, and it was perfect for that. It's a sleepy little album with some deeper themes of jealousy, heartbreak, and love. It didn't completely wow me, but it was an enjoyable listen still.
Best Songs: Carnt Sleep, Spring, Nothing Can Stop Us
Worst Songs: Wilson
3
Apr 26 2024
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Horses
Patti Smith
Honestly, this album started off pretty bland, but Free Money onward was a revelation. Patti Smith channeled the Velvet Underground on songs like Kimberly and then amped up the ante with her own style on Land... and Elegie. While it starts slow, it ends hot.
Best Songs: Free Money, Land..., Elegie
Worst Songs: Redondo Beach
4
May 14 2024
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Parklife
Blur
As a Gorillaz fan, I was excited to listen to Damon Albarn's first project, Blur. This album simultaneously exceeded and missed my expectations. In short, it's a rollercoaster. Some songs, like Girls & Boys and Parklife are amazing, while others drag on and on.
In some respects, this album reminds me of Sergeant Pepper's. Some songs have wacky, psychedelic sounds that would could have come from John Lennon.
Overall, this album has high highs, but low lows. Many of the songs feel like filler, but the best songs really make up for it.
Best Songs: Girls & Boys, Parklife, Clover Over Dover, This Is a Low
Worst Songs: Tracy Jacks, London Loves, Magic America
3
May 15 2024
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
Definitely the best Springsteen album I've listened too. Nebraska is an ode to downtrodden America. I think there are valid concerns about songwriting ability, but it's undeniable that this album hits the folk/blues vibe on the head. Most songs are melancholy, and it shows a completely different side of Bruce compared to the other projects I've listened to.
Best Songs: Atlantic City, State Trooper, My Father's House
Worst Songs: Open All Night
4
May 16 2024
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Vespertine
Björk
This is a decent little ambient album, but Bjork's voice/inflection bugs me. If I don't focus on it, the album is decent though.
Best Songs: It's Not up to You, Pagan Poetry, Unison
Worst Songs: Sun in My Mouth
3
May 17 2024
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Slipknot
Slipknot
I'm not the biggest metal fan, but I 100% understand why this album is on the list. There is a surprising amount of influence from hip hop and electronic music. In fact, those influences seem to have led to the creation of NuMetal. This new sound is shown on Spit It Out.
While there are spots of light on this album, it also has some cringeworthy lyrics The track list also starts to drag. Liberate was the last song that felt absolutely necessary. Almost every song after just feels repetitive or obnoxious.
Best Songs: Eyeless, Spit It Out
Worst Songs: Surfacing, Tattered & Torn, Scissors
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May 20 2024
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London Calling
The Clash
Peak Brit-Punk. This is a million times better than the Sex Pistols. I'm torn on some of the reggae inspired tracks, but I have a feeling that this album will continue to grow on me.
Best Songs: Brand New Cadillac, Spanish Bombs, Lost in the Supermarket, The Card Cheat
Worst Songs: Rudie Can't Fail, Revolution Rock
4
May 27 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
This is basically a Nirvana concert and every song feels like a genuine authentic experience shared with the band. While some songs feel a little samey, it's a good listening experience.
Best Songs: Come As You Are, The Man Who Sold The World, Plateau, All Apologies, Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Worst Songs: Pennyroyal Tea, On A Plain
4
May 28 2024
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys make fun music with great production. You can just feel the connection between all the boys. There's also some pretty innovative production through sample choices and the beats that they rap over. I can see the influence in modern rappers like Denzel Curry's production.
Best Songs: Egg Man, Hey Ladies, What Comes Around, B-Boy Bouillabaise
Worst Songs: Johnny Ryall, Shadrach,
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May 29 2024
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Smash
The Offspring
The Offspring feels nostalgic and has some decent to good songs, but they don't really feel like an "album" group. Instead, they tend to have some really good singles. I will say, I like their ska influence though.
Outside of the top tracks, the singers voice is grating and the guitar licks feel repetitive.
Finally, what is up with the final song being 10 minutes but silent for half of it. Were they trolling?
Best Songs: Self Esteem, What Happened to You?
Worst Songs: Genocide, So Alone, Smash
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May 30 2024
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Dust
Screaming Trees
This album was fine, but blends into the rest of the genre. There is some pretty decent instrumentation, but I don't think the album goes above and beyond anywhere. Honestly, I'm not really sure why we needed to hear this album.
Best Songs: All I Know, Witness
Worst Songs: Sworn and Broken, Dime Western
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May 31 2024
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Dog Man Star
Suede
This album was a fun surprise! I'd never heard of it and was generally blown away. It was like 90s grunge mixed with the beatles mixed with prog. It wasn't perfect, but it was great!
Best Songs: We Are the Pigs, Heroine, New Generation, The Asphalt World,
Worst Songs: Daddy's Speeding
5
Jun 03 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
This is the second time I've listened to this Talking Heads album, and it's grown on me. I don't think it's a masterpiece, but I do think that it has some great songs that have had a lasting influence. Songs like "The Big Country" just feel more grounded than some of the other Talking Heads songs as well.
Best Songs: Thank You for Sending Me an Angel, Found a Job, Take Me to the River, The Big Country
Worst Songs: Warning Sign, The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls
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Jun 04 2024
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Great album, but starts to drag on at the end. Some of the Bob Dylan-isms also get a little tiring.
Best Songs: Visions of Johanna, I Want You, Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, Most Likely You Go Your Way...,
Worst Songs: Rainy Day Women #12 & 35, Pledging My Time
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Jun 06 2024
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
This album is what I think of when I think David Bowie. It just feels like there is hit after hit after hit with a slight sci-fi twinge.
Hunky Dory starts off strong with an iconic song in "Changes" and a less known song, "Oh! You Pretty Things". Soon after, is the biggest hit on the album, "Life on Mars?". Unfortunately, the album starts a slow decline after. The rest of the songs don't have the same kick as the beginning of the album.
Best Songs: Changes, Oh! You Pretty Things, Life on Mars?
Worst Songs: Fill Your Heart, Queen Bitch,
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Jun 07 2024
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Be
Common
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Be by Common. The themes are extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of the English language, most of the jokes will go over a typical listener's head. There's also Common's hopeful outlook, which is deftly woven into his personality - his personal philosophy draws heavily from the streets of Chicago, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of this music, to realize that it doesn't just sound good- it says something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Be by Common truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Common's existensial catchphrase "Be," which itself is a cryptic reference to Descartes Discourse on the Method. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Kanye and Common's genius unfolds itself on through their headphones. What fools... how I pity them. 😂 And yes by the way, I DO have a Common tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- And even they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand.
Best Songs: Be, The Corner, The Food
Worst Songs: Faithful, Testify
3
Jun 10 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
I always thought Stevie Wonder was overrated, but he actually has a really soulful, fun sound. Really an enjoyable record.
Best Songs: Living For The City, Higher Ground, Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing
Worst Songs: He's Misstra Know-It-All
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Jun 11 2024
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Hot Rats was my first introduction to Frank Zappa, and it was a good one! This is such a fun album. It's like upbeat, psychedelic jazz. The vocals on Willie the Pimp were a little offputting, but the instrumentals more than made up for that.
Best Songs: Peaches En Regalia, Son Of Mr. Green Genes, The Gumbo Variations
Worst Songs: NA
5
Jun 12 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Masterful east coast rap. It must be one of the first hip-hop albums to incorporate so much jazz too. Not all songs hit, but the ones that do really hit. Also has one of the best closing songs of any album.
Best Songs: Excursions, Butter, Check the Rhime, Everything is Fair, Scenario
Worst Songs: Infamous Date Rape, Skypager,
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Jun 13 2024
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Goo
Sonic Youth
I can see why people like Sonic Youth so much. They were very experimental and influential around noise in rock. For me, however, sometimes this noise is too much.
Best Songs: Tunic, Disappearer
Worst Songs: Mildred Pierce, Cinderella's Big Score
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Jun 14 2024
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Blur
Blur
I didn't love this album when I first listened to it, but on a second try, I really like it! I feel like Blur was really experimenting with their own style and every song feels pretty different from the last. Songs like "Song 2" are just straight action while "Strange News from Another Star" feels like a Bowie throwaway. Others obviously influenced bands like OK Go and Portugal. The Man.
Best Songs: Beetlebum, Song 2, Death of a Party, Looking Inside America, Strange News from Another Star
Worst Songs: You're so Great, Essex Dogs,
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Jun 17 2024
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
This album feels ahead of it's time. It reminds me of sad, stripped back folk artists kind of like Elliott Smith. While the album is short, it packs a punch and doesn't feel overstated.
Best Songs: Place To Be, Things Behind The Sun, Parasite
Worst Songs: Harvest Breed
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Jun 18 2024
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
I really like the international influences the Pogues brought together, but it just doesn't have the same umph that Rum Sodomy & The Lash has.
Best Songs: Fairytale of New York, Fiesta, The Irish Rover,
Worst Songs: Streets of Sorrow..., Worms,
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Jun 19 2024
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Like A Prayer
Madonna
This is my first Madonna album, and it feels totally 80s. The hits off this album are exactly what I imagine 1989 to sound like. While there are hits, I really think this album was just a way to show off Like a Prayer. Most of the rest of the album falls flat in comparison.
Best Songs: Like a Prayer, Express Yourself, Dear Jessie
Worst Songs: Love Song, Promise to Try
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Jun 20 2024
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A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
I've rarely seen an album flow this well, especially for one from 1972. On top of that, the first half of this album has top tier psych rock. The second half is rougher, but still has it's high points, especially on Sometimes IDK What to Feel. In 1972, it may have been a little overdone, but in retrospect, this album is a treasure.
Best Songs: International Feel, Tic Tic Tic..., Zen Archer, When the Shit Hits the Fan..., Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel, Just One Victory
Worst Songs: Dogfight Giggle, Cool Jerk, Hungry for Love, Is It My Name
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Jun 21 2024
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
I understand why people love this album. It's one of the most authentic experiences I've heard. But just because it's genuine does not mean it's good. Some of the songs feel unfinished and unmastered. They literally start a song over. In many respects, it reminds me of works by Kafka. There are pieces of brilliance, but it doesn't feel finished.
Best Songs: Here I Go, Octopus,
Worst Songs: If It's In You
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Jun 24 2024
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Dummy
Portishead
This is a shockingly influential album. I've heard samples of many of these songs in hip hop, and the production definitely influenced certain rock and pop bands of the 2000s. While I like the album, and can't deny it's influence, some of the songs feel one piece away from amazing.
Best Songs: Sour Times, Wandering Star, It's A Fire, Glory Box
Worst Songs: Pedestal
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Jun 26 2024
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
This was a fun, low key punk album. I doesn't sound revolutionary, but I'm sure it helped bring punk to a more general audience. I'm a little disappointed they don't speak to larger topics at large, like punk generally does, but it's still a fun album.
Best Songs: Fast Cars, I Don't Mind, Fiction Romance
Worst Songs: I Need, What Do I Get?
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Jun 27 2024
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
In my opinion, this album is best described as beautiful melancholy. It's not something you'd listen to to get excited, but is more contemplative. Also, I love it when bands cover songs. Here, some of the covers worked really well, but I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry misses the same emotion the original has.
Best Songs: Blue Moon Revisited, I Don't Get It, Sweet Jane
Worst Songs: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, To Love is to Bury
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Jun 28 2024
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
This was fine. I'm happy there is Blues on the list because it is such a huge and impactful genre, but I don't know how important this specific album is.
Best Songs: Baby, Please Don't Go, Tiger In Your Tank, I Feel So Good, I've Got My Mojo Working
Worst Songs: I Got My Brand On You, I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
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Jul 01 2024
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
This album is fine. I thought I liked The Kinks, but I really don't think this is anything that special. I understand the concept behind this album, but it doesn't do much for me.
Best Songs: Some Mother's Son, Shangri-La,
Worst Songs: Yes Sir No Sir, Australia, Young and Innocent Days
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Jul 02 2024
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Pretenders
Pretenders
I just think I dislike borderline edgy 80s rock. I wish they just went all in or weren't edgy at all. It just gives me a performative and artificial feeling. Also, this album gives me major Police vibes, which I already dislike. The album does end with 2 banger songs in Lovers of Today and Mystery Achievement, but that doesn't make the rest of the album better.
Best Songs: Lovers of Today
Worst Songs: Tattooed Love Boys, Private Life
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Aug 21 2024
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Yeezus
Kanye West
Yeezus really shows flashes of that Kanye brilliance we all know. While I'm sure this album was controversial when it came out, it revolutionized aspects of music production. The unique use of samples, 808s, and experimental sounds created room for new producers like JPEGMAFIA. The best examples of interesting production come from On Sight and Bound 2, but almost every song is very creative. Other songs like Black Skinhead and New Slaves are big highlights. Send It Up is by far the worst song on this album though.
It's sad to see what Kanye was 10 years ago vs. what he has put out over the last few years. You can tell he just doesn't care as much anymore and has grown to be even more gross :(
Best Songs: Black Skinhead, New Slaves, Bound 2
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Aug 22 2024
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Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
I'm probably not the best demographic to rate this. I'm sure it was important, but in general it just put me into a state of focus. It really helped me focus on doing other things. I did find it interesting how it seems somewhat traditional, but borrowed a few sounds from western pop music of the time, especially on the production side.
Best Songs: Allah Hoo Allah Hoo, Ali Maula...
Worst Songs: Ni main Jogi De Naal
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Aug 23 2024
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
This is the quintessential live album. Johnny Cash is at his most genuine and sincere while also putting on a good show. He just knows how to play to this audience. On top of the fun crowd, he plays great songs. This is a top tier live album.
Best Songs: Folsom Prison Blues, Cocaine Blues, 25 Minutes to Go, Jackson
Worst Songs: NA
5
Aug 26 2024
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
With Tusk, Fleetwood Mac released a bloated and repetitive album. There are some highlights, but it does not at all stand near their other work. The best songs tend to focus on Stevie Nicks and have limited vocal input from everyone else.
Best Songs: Sara, Beautiful Child, Tusk
Worst Songs: Not That Funny, That's Enough for Me, Never Make Me Cry, Walk a Thin Line
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Aug 27 2024
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
First, I need to note that I had to play this album in mono. For whatever reason, the mixing in spotify put all of the vocals into my right ear which just felt off.
Anyway, this album is super ambitious and honestly cocky by Ray Charles. He is not really know for his "Country and Western Music" so proclaiming he was putting forward the most modern sounds is ballsy.
Overall, I do think he hit the target, but maybe not the bullseye. Many of the songs feels samey, and even cover basically the same themes. While I liked the blues influence, the big band nature of some of the songs doesn't feel like country to me at all. More stripped back songs on this album seem to have actually influenced country music to come in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Best Songs: Just A Little Lovin', I Can't Stop Loving You, Your Cheatin' Heart, You Are My Sunshine
Worst Songs: NA
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Aug 28 2024
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
This is BY FAR, the best album I've never heard of (at least so far). The post-punk hits hard, and it was SOOO ahead of it's time. On top of it, the album doesn't feel cheesy or overdone like a lot of other punk albums.
Best Songs: Natural's Not In It, Damaged Goods, Guns Before Butter, I Found That Essence Rare, At Home He's A Tourist, Love Like Anthrax
Worst Songs: NA
5
Aug 29 2024
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Solid Air
John Martyn
This is my Pink Moon.
Best Songs: Solid Air, Dreams By The Sea, May You Never, The Man In The Station
Worst Songs: NA
5
Aug 30 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
I gave this album a couple of chances, but I just don't get the hype. It's decent, but gets monotonous pretty easily. I see their influence on post-punk and garage rock, but this album alone didn't knock my socks off.
Best Songs: Friction, Marquee Moon
Worst Songs: Elevation
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Sep 02 2024
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
I think this is the most normal Talking Heads album I've listened to. The instrumentation really carries too.
Best Songs: New Feeling, The Book I Read, Don't Worry About the Government, Psycho Killer
Worst Songs: Pulled Up
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Sep 03 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
This is a fairly enjoyable jazz album. I'm not sure it's ESSENTIAL, but I enjoyed it for what it's worth.
Best Songs: Newport Up, Diminuendo in Blue
Worst Songs: Festival Junction
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Sep 04 2024
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The Cars
The Cars
The Cars have a knack for making music you can't get out of your head. They also seem to have ushered in the 80s, even though this self-titled album came out in 1978. The biggest issue is the simplicity of the lyrics. I always knew what song I was listening to because 85% of the lyrics would be repeating the title. I wish I could give this a higher rating, but they just lack a little bit of creativity lyrically.
Best Songs: My Best Friends Girl, Just What I Needed, Moving in Stereo
Worst Songs: Good Times Roll, You're All I've Got Tonight,
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Sep 05 2024
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D
White Denim
This was a surprisingly good psych rock/ jam band album. You can tell it was meticulously put together. I really enjoyed it and will definitely come back to it. I'm not sure about it's actual influence, but it may be the best jam band album of the 2010s. I think it teeters on a 5, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.
Best Songs: Back at the Farm, Street Joy, Drug, Is and Is and Is
Worst Songs: NA
5
Sep 16 2024
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Fragile
Yes
Yes reminds me of prog-adjacent Steely Dan. All in all, this was a fine album. Roundabout is a hit! I do think it's a strange choice to end with a 10 minute cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "America", but it's fine.
Best Songs: Roundabout, Long Distance Runaround
Worst Songs: Heart of the Sunrise
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Sep 17 2024
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Aladdin Sane has flashes of genius, but I'm starting to feel like maybe I just don't "get" Bowie.
Best Songs: Aladdin Sane, Cracked Actor, Lady Grinning Soul
Worst Songs: Watch That Man
3
Sep 18 2024
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Eternally Yours
The Saints
This is a fine punk album, but it doesn't stick out to me in the grand landscape of punk music. I liked it, but it doesn't feel genre defining. Maybe the issue is that the spotify version feels so compressed, but it just feels a little lacking from a truly great classic album.
Best Songs: No Your Product, This Perfect Day, Untitled
Worst Songs: (I'm) Misunderstood
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Sep 19 2024
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
For "the best live album of all time" this was just fine. For most songs, I just don't feel much difference between the studio version and this version. The crowd doesn't add a ton to the music until the last few songs. I just don't really resonate with this era of rock.
Best Songs: Jailbreak, Still in Love with You
Worst Songs: Johnny the Fox...,
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Sep 20 2024
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The World is a Ghetto
War
I can see that this album is revolutionary. I see how it set up funk for the rest of the 1970s. While there is amazing instrumentation, it just hasn't clicked with me the way some other funk albums have. I bet it will grow on me, but for now, I have to give it a 3.
Best Songs: The World Is A Ghetto
Worst Songs: Where Was You At
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Sep 23 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
This album is full of dreamy, ethereal music. Almost every song feels straight out of a dream. Ironically, the only song that doesn't fit is Cherry-coloured Funk. I don't know what people see in this song to make it so popular.
As for other songs, Heaven or Las Vegas feels nostalgic, like the McDonalds with play areas. Pitch the Baby is basically a fever dream. I Wear Your Ring feels like I'm watching something in slow motion. There's a lot of range in the emotions that I feel listening to this album.
Whenever I listen to the Cocteau Twins, I essentially listen as if the vocals are another instrument. While this album may be lyrically dense, I can't understand what she's saying enough to even try to dissect them.
Best Songs: Pitch the Baby, Iceblink Luck, Heaven or Las Vegas, I Wear Your Ring,
Worst Songs: Cherry-Coloured Funk
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Sep 24 2024
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
I heard that this was divorced mom music, and that hits hard. There's gonna be a renaissance for this album in a few years, mark my words. It's gonna get the divorced dad music treatment where people listen ironically, and then totally unironically because a lot of the songs are actually great.
Best Songs: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Head Over Feet
Worst Songs: Mary Jane
Iconic Songs: Ironic
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Sep 25 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This debut is raw and rowdy Led Zeppelin. I thought I didn't love LZ, but this album rocks. I really see the big blues influence. Some songs even reminded me of the White Stripes work.
Best Songs: Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, Dazed and Confused, Black Mountain Side, Communication Breakdown
Worst Songs: NA
5
Sep 26 2024
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Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
I understand the hate this album gets, but it's actually surprisingly inventive. I was shocked that some of these electronic sounds were coming from the 80s and not the 2010s. It's definitely a product of it's time vocally though.
Best Songs: Penthouse and Pavement, Let's All Make A Bomb
Worst Songs: Geisha Boys and Temple Girls, We're Going To Live For A Very Long Time
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Sep 27 2024
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
This is the epitome of empty, soulless pop rock. I know this was full of hits when it came out, but it does not really hold up.
Best songs: Sex on Fire, Revel
Worst Songs: Use Somebody, 17, Crawl
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Sep 30 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
With Figure 8, Elliott Smith departs from his traditional, acoustic, singer-songwriter persona. Right away, you can tell that this album is a departure from his previous work. Songs like Son of Sam have an obvious producer's touch that refine his work more than some of his previous projects.
While I don't think this is a masterpiece, I do respect it and liked most of the songs.
Best Songs: Son of Sam, Somebody That I Used to Know, In The Lost And Found
Worst Songs: Everything Means Nothing to Me
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Oct 01 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
For nostalgia reasons, I was very excited to listen to this record. Unfortunately, it's not as good as I remember. There are hits, but the album doesn't feel like a cohesive project. Honestly, the guitar work is what carries the project. Most songs are essentially filler.
Best Songs: Supermassive Black Hole, Knights of Cydonia
Worst Songs: Hoodoo, Glorious
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Oct 02 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
I'm not sure I'm qualified to speak on the merits of Jazz, but Mingus is definitely one of the greats. I enjoyed this album more than any other jazz album I've listened to. You can feel the emotion poured into the instruments. This album produced more emotion from me than many vocal led albums.
Best Songs: Track A, Track C
Worst Songs: NA
5
Oct 03 2024
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Ace of Spades
Motörhead
This album is only on the list to listen to the title track, Ace of Spades. The rest of the album is fine, but it just feels like slightly grimier hair metal. The singer's voice is grating and it sounds like he'll lose it any second.
Best Songs: Ace of Spades, Live to Win,
Worst Songs: (We Are) The Roadcrew, Jailbait, The Chase Is Better Than the Catch
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Oct 04 2024
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
I honestly hated this album the first time I listened to it. I'm not sure if it was my mood, or what, but this second time listening through was SO much better.The dissonance just felt and sounded better the second time around.
This isn't as good as Loveless, but I didn't hate it.
Best Songs: Lose My Breath, You Never Should, I Can See It
Worst Songs: Soft as Snow, No More Sorry,
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Oct 07 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I wish I could rate Speakerboxxx and The Love Below separately. In my mind, these are basically two separate albums put together simply because Big Boi and Andre3k were both halves of Outkast. Speakerboxxx is basically a Big Boi album while The Love Below is an Andre3k album.
Speakerboxxx is full of bumpin ATL bangers, but doesn't have much substance. It's a fine .album on it's own, but doesn't stick strongly with me. 3/5
Best Songs: GhettoMusick, The Rooster, The Way You Move,
Worst Songs: Last Call
The Love Below is basically a concept album telling a full blown love/hate story. I'm shocked I haven't heard the whole thing before this. It has some revolutionary production, which obviously inspired Tyler the Creator and Thundercat. 4/5
Best Songs: Happy Valentine's Day, Prototype, Hey Ya!, Roses
Worst Songs: She Lives in My Lap
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Oct 08 2024
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
THis is Led Zeppelin at their most polished, and this album has some of their most beloved songs like Stairway to Heaven and Black Dog. While it has these bangers, it doesn't feel cohesive as a full project, with songs like The Battle of Evermore and Four Sticks sticking out.
Best Songs: Stairway to Heaver, Going to California, When the Levee Breaks,
Worst Songs: The Battle of Evermore, Four Sticks
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