Jul 11 2022
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
That Thing, Everything is Everything, To Zion and Ex-Factor are my favorite tracks off this amazing album. Very Iconic. She needs to be celebrated.
5
Jul 12 2022
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
I love the blues and I've never given the Allman Brothers much of a listen beyond the standards. Sweet Melissa being my favorite. This Album was good, It would have been great to see them live but man, jam sessions are exhausting.
3
Jul 13 2022
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
I appreciate Bob Dylan as an artist but his style has never really connected me. As an artist I appreciate what he was doing but to me it felt like he was trying to not try. If I was living in NYC in 1960 my perception would be different.
3
Jul 14 2022
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Such a great album, Very underappreciated in my early years, and REM's Out of Time is what catapulted me into music. Early on I really like what was on the radio, when I heard the album for the first time I would skip to the songs I liked. Glad I get to listen to it with new ears.
4
Jul 15 2022
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The White Album
Beatles
Just incredible, so many iconic songs.
5
Jul 18 2022
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Really interesting. I've been listening to a lot of meditation tracks on Spotify and this pushed a lot of those buttons. The electric guitar threw me off but I enjoyed this listen.
4
Jul 19 2022
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Dry
PJ Harvey
I was clearly not listening to the right radio stations in '92. I didn't hear about PJ Harvey until down by the water came out. These song were good, a mix between pop and punk, she is finding her place. Rid of Me is the first full album I listened to and loved from her, followed by To Bring you my Love.
2
Jul 20 2022
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Gang of Four is right up my alley....This is my Saturday get shit done around the house type of music. I was only 4 when this album came out and so I really missed this wave for the most part. at that time if it wasn't on MTV I didn't hear it. There were glimpses and whispers. Now in my late 40's I get it.
4
Jul 21 2022
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Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
What an enjoyable listen, I knew of their song Lucky man but had never given them a listen. I feel like we should be playing D &D and slaying dragons.... +1 intellect and +1 Stamina for listening to the whole thing.
3
Jul 22 2022
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Nixon
Lambchop
Not exactly my forte, Its somewhere between Ween and Pavement. Kind of chill, maybe too chill. I wanted it to go "off" at some point and it just kind of went. The band was clearly great, really good sound, but you know.
2
Jul 25 2022
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
I was excited to see this album pop up. I love Simon and Garfunkel.
5
Jul 26 2022
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The Man Who
Travis
Initially it sounds like a litany of bands that came out at the time. Keane, Train even newer Radiohead etc. I've heard why does it always rain on me but that's it. Maybe the Buzz played it. It was a fine listen but I don't seek out this genre.
2
Jul 27 2022
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
YO! I've never heard a whole album by Elvis, I've enjoyed his music forever and have many songs in multiple playlists. I added a couple songs to my liked songs playlist. A little Elvis goes a long way.
3
Jul 28 2022
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You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
Excited for this one, Dinosaur Jr. is the band I like but don't know much about. Their album "Without a sound" is in my rotation. With Feel the pain being the biggest song I know. Crazy to think these bands were doing this way before we found them... I had to do some research, Just like heaven was added later, this album originally released in '87 the same year The Cure put out the song. This album was re released later with the track added. Robert Smith, according to Wikipedia called this his favorite cover of the song and it even influenced how they play it live. Very cool. Album added to my favorites.
4
Jul 29 2022
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
My 8 year old self loved this more than anything. The art is great.
5
Aug 01 2022
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
I just watched something about these guys the other day about how they took heavy metal and made it where you could dance to it. I had the Fat of the Land album. I rocked that for a long time. This reminds me of the Church in Denver Colorado. Multi floor dance club made out of a 100 year old church. They had a techno floor and it was chaotic.
https://coclubs.com/church
It was a great time. That was then, now Techno is just annoying after the first 2 minutes.
3
Aug 02 2022
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
These guys were singing about real life at the same time that others were telling stories about the "gangsta" lifestyle. I listened to them in the beginning but they didn't resonate with me. Maybe it was too real. I get it now. It all feels like "The Wire" to me. I feel like the album played a little slow then they really found their voice. Legends.
4
Aug 03 2022
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
And here I thought Rob Zombie drew these pictures... If this album were a movie, Martin Scorsese would consider it Cinema. This is a group of guys who were too late for the punk movement and too old for the hair metal movement. Somewhere in between is not a good place to be. I'm going to listen to Portishead.
1
Aug 04 2022
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
Holy Shit.
This is fucking awesome.
It's not all great, it's pretty raw, but it's enough for me to like the album.
3
Aug 05 2022
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Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
I don't speak Spanish. Nothing really grabbed me here. Music was just ok.
2
Aug 08 2022
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In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Never Listened to a whole Frank album from front to end. It's a lot. I like to sprinkle Frank in between the 4 tops and Sammy Davis and Dean Martin.
3
Aug 09 2022
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Berlin
Lou Reed
not my favorite Lou Reed, Still Great.
4
Aug 10 2022
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Risque
CHIC
I get it Chic. My feet keep dancing too. You can hear where so many others came from.
3
Aug 11 2022
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Oh Shit. This is going to be great.
Wow, I loved the intro where he told the crowd what to expect.
My man was 30 when this was recorded and he sounded like he was 60.
I mean any album with Try me on it will get 5 stars automatically, that song is sooooo amazing.
His command of an audience is incredible. They are hanging on every word.
5
Aug 12 2022
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Fun House
The Stooges
Good album, quite iconic, they were punk but more melodic, pretty wild. I Enjoyed it. Iggy Pop is great.
4
Aug 15 2022
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American Idiot
Green Day
Never been a Green Day fan even though they create catchy songs with good melodies and hooks. I've heard many of these songs at nauseum on the radio over the last 18 years.
3
Aug 16 2022
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Be
Common
Good album, Never heard a whole Common album before. He's very serious.
5
Aug 17 2022
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
This Album is peak Iggy, Just iconic.
4
Aug 18 2022
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A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Interesting, this somewhat felt like a big F U to the record company. Like when Ben Folds wrote "One down". That being said he has an incredible voice and his rendition of Baby Baby was great.
2
Aug 19 2022
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En-Tact
The Shamen
The perfect mix of 80's synth and 90's bad pop. Marky Mark clearly stole good vibration from the first track. At one time the even said new vibration. Nope.
1
Aug 22 2022
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
The guy is a genius, his macabre persona within a little rock pop mixed in was a big deal back in the day. He walked so others could run.
4
Aug 23 2022
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Heroes
David Bowie
Love Bowie but this is a weird album.
2
Aug 24 2022
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John Prine
John Prine
John Prine has been long considered Country royalty. His amazing story telling really sets him apart for me. You can't really sing along with his songs but you can feel them. Even if its telling stories about people from the 50's.
To me, John Prine is the music equivalent of the American Gothic painting or a Louie Lamore book. You get a real glimpse into life of the times.
4
Aug 25 2022
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
Very Punk. Way more Punk than I knew. I hate to say I told you so was a big song when it came out but they didn't catch on in the states. I think these guys would be huge if they came out today.
4
Aug 26 2022
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
3
Aug 29 2022
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Close To The Edge
Yes
pretty good, experimental. I like some of Yes' songs.
3
Sep 01 2022
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Not for me.
3
Sep 05 2022
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Solid Air
John Martyn
Love this Album, added it to my favorites.
4
Sep 07 2022
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Sounds like a million other artists.
1
Sep 09 2022
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Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
not interested.
2
Sep 12 2022
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
The Smiths are the 80's for me.
4
Sep 13 2022
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Ten
Pearl Jam
I've listened to this album about 1000 times.
5
Sep 14 2022
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Cross
Justice
Here I thought it was Daft Punk all along.
2
Sep 15 2022
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Love it. I really underestimated this band in the beginning.
4
Sep 16 2022
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Good album. Can't believe I've never heard it.
3
Sep 19 2022
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
Such a lovely album. What is life is such an incredible song.
5
Sep 20 2022
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Great album. Love Zep
4
Sep 22 2022
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Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
I like some Goldfrapp, this was less dance pop. Just ok.
2
Sep 23 2022
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Wow, I really enjoyed that, I guess they play these guys on the Bridge.
4
Sep 26 2022
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Pretty Iconic, still hear a lot of this on the radio.
4
Sep 27 2022
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
I really enjoyed this, It was a lot better than my first Dylan experience here.
4
Sep 28 2022
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Palo Congo
Sabu
Loved it. It was melodic and repetitive and chaotic.
4
Sep 29 2022
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Teen Dream
Beach House
Very smooth, I like Beach House, not an everyday listen but Space Song is one of my favorites.
3
Sep 30 2022
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Growing up in Texas these guys were a big deal. Toxic masculinity at its core. These guys are also right wing nut jobs. So Fuck them.
1
Oct 03 2022
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
4
Oct 04 2022
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Better than I thought it was going to be. Never been a Maiden fan but it was decent. The heavier side of hair metal, these guys have a cult following.
3
Oct 05 2022
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Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
Sounding a lot like Carole King, she is no Carole King.
2
Oct 06 2022
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Signing Off
UB40
I really enjoyed this. They were doing it long before I knew about them...
4
Oct 07 2022
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Really interesting, I thought for sure this was a newer band then I saw the year it came out. original hipsters.
3
Oct 10 2022
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Enjoyable, We've heard a lot of Nick Cave so far.
3
Oct 13 2022
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
Enjoyable, Groove is in the heart was a jam.
3
Oct 14 2022
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London Calling
The Clash
Now that I'm older I realized these guys were really just pop. dirty grungy pop.
4
Oct 17 2022
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Moon Safari
Air
3
Oct 18 2022
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Good Album, 3 Dylan albums so far I think.
3
Oct 19 2022
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2112
Rush
better than expected.
3
Oct 20 2022
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
it sounded nice.
2
Oct 21 2022
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Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
Hippyville. Fascinating story on the lead singer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Denny
3
Oct 25 2022
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
its the true start of prog rock, as a Tool man I appreciate it. Wouldn't seek it out though.
3
Oct 26 2022
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Decent, some iconic songs on it. I've always like Aerosmith.
3
Oct 27 2022
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Good Album, Dolly is a legend.
3
Oct 28 2022
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Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
It's a little slow for me. Like the antithesis of Grunge really.
2
Oct 31 2022
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Beautiful. more tropical than I was expecting.
4
Nov 01 2022
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
I really enjoyed this, I've heard of them but never listened. I recognized one of their songs from Die Antwoord (Ugly Boy)
4
Nov 02 2022
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Andy Warhol might be the badest song he made. That was a Jam..
4
Nov 03 2022
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Face to Face
The Kinks
Just ok for me.
3
Nov 04 2022
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Forgettable, I like the previous album. This on was just fine.
2
Nov 07 2022
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Pump
Aerosmith
Some good songs, I've listened to enough Aerosmith.
2
Nov 08 2022
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Live Through This
Hole
I love this album.
4
Nov 09 2022
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Marquee Moon
Television
Never heard of them, Really good. Some of their songs sound like Violent Femmes.
3
Nov 21 2022
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Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
Very cool, very bluesy, religious.
3
Nov 22 2022
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Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
What a ride! I thought the guy had an interesting voice when the music sounded like U2, country elements with a steel guitar and then BAM they became an Irish band and it all made sense. An enjoyable album. At times I had sworn I've heard them before or maybe it was just glimpses of sounds before and after them.
Sweet Thing was my favorite track.
3
Nov 23 2022
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Metallica
Metallica
Already in my liked albums list. Iconic.
4
Nov 24 2022
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Great listening, some amazing songs on this album.
4
Nov 28 2022
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
What a beautiful album. Such a great voice.
4
Nov 29 2022
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Really enjoyed this album. Nothing's shocking has always been my favorite but this is just as great,
4
Nov 30 2022
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OK Computer
Radiohead
Good listen, I lost interest in them when the rest of their album didn't sound like creep. That being said, this was a really good listening experience.
3
Dec 01 2022
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Great album by the Beastie Boys. Great opening to the album and Sabotage is just great.
Watch this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ5yKJlhbiA
4
Dec 02 2022
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Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
Clearly in pain, this album was hard to listen to.
3
Dec 05 2022
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
Couple of notable songs, the rest is like the bands name. pretty bland.
3
Dec 06 2022
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Sounded great in the beginning. Fizzled by the end.
2
Dec 07 2022
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Not for me. I stopped after 5 songs.
1
Dec 08 2022
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Nothing wrong with this album. RIP Christine.
5
Dec 09 2022
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Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
Before seeing them live I would have given this a 2. But having the pleasure of seeing them recently, I get it. Such a good band.
4
Dec 12 2022
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
I was pleasantly surprised. It was a really good listen.
4
Dec 13 2022
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
it was fine.
3
Dec 15 2022
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Such a great album, beautiful voice. tragic life.
4
Dec 19 2022
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
I enjoyed this album, but White Rabbit is so incredible nothing else really compared to it.
4
Dec 20 2022
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American Pie
Don McLean
What a great album. I had no idea. His soft vocals melodic music and well written songs would have a place in today's music.
4
Dec 21 2022
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Heard it before. Many iconic songs.
3
Dec 22 2022
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Dirty
Sonic Youth
I never got into Sonic Youth. They weren't played on local radio. Didnt realize they started in '81.
4
Dec 30 2022
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High Violet
The National
really uninteresting album. Low droning vocal is overdone. Band sounded good though.
2
Jan 02 2023
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
great voice and pretty remarkable first album.
3
Jan 03 2023
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Nice album, A bit too much Electric for me but I love the vocals and how eccentric they were for the day.
3
Jan 04 2023
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
I like the Pixies, I don't love the Pixies. I didn't get into them until later in life.
That being said... Where is my mind is one of my top songs of all time. The magic they had on that track was never reached again in my eyes. They have some good tracks
Who has them as their favorite band?
55 year old's who did a lot of acid in the early 90's?
What situations is this music your go to?
When you have reached fuck it. You just lost your 20 year job waiter job because your 20 year old manager was being a dick. You get in your dodge neon and crank this till your pioneer speakers blow.
Maybe I just don't get it.
3
Jan 05 2023
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Achtung Baby
U2
As obnoxious as U2 can be and has been. They have created some amazing music and this album is proof. Frank Sinatra said the song One is the greatest love song ever written, and its my second favorite song on this album.
Favorite Track: Until the end of the World
Who is this music for? People who like good music.
When do you play it? When you're getting it on. Or not getting it on.
5
Jan 06 2023
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
I enjoyed this. Thought it was melodic at times and hard at times. You could tell they influenced many prog rock bands.
Favorite Track: Tomorrow's world
4
Jan 09 2023
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
I loved this album, even the songs I've never heard weren't bad, just unfamiliar.
4
Jan 10 2023
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Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
It's an amazing thing to be completely unique yet sound so familiar, with hints of NWA, Grand master flash and a tribe called quest these guys were rapping about topics still viable today and we also viable 20 years before them. This has beats you can dance to.
4
Jan 11 2023
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Good album, never been a fan of them because of the big theatrical vocals. I know that's what draws some people to them. from a music standpoint they are amazing. The grandfathers of modern rock.
Favorite song: The prisoner
4
Jan 12 2023
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
Interesting album, I enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm surprised I haven't heard this before, Listening to a lot of neutral Milk Hotel and the Decemberists plays a lot of indie folk after the albums are done.
3
Jan 13 2023
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Connected
Stereo MC's
Connected was one of those songs that was played all over the place. You couldn't get away from it. Now here we are.
2
Jan 16 2023
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Trying to work and listening to this was giving me anxiety, I need to listen when I'm just chilling. But as of now. 3 stars.
3
Jan 17 2023
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
At 9 songs and 36 min. Rappenin IS what's happenin "ODB." This was great, I love their mix of sampling kung fu movies and old tracks you wouldn't expect.
5
Jan 19 2023
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I love Brit pop.
You can't really be an anarchist and be an entertainer. I feel like these guys tried too hard.
3
Jan 20 2023
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Love the Cardigans. the band sounds great, and the lead vocals are delightful.
4
Jan 23 2023
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Ehhh its fine. I didn't grow to appreciate "Young" Neil Young till I was older, So, it will take me some time with middle aged Neil Young.
2
Jan 24 2023
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Another album not on Spotify... The good part of this is I found a live version which is always the best version.
3
Jan 26 2023
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Very Chill, I had no idea what to expect. I'll definitely listen to it again. I didn't get all the way through the album but I got a good-sized portion of it. I'll hit it up again sometime.
3
Jan 27 2023
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Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
It was a good album; I have many fond memories from this time period.
3
Jan 30 2023
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Very enjoyable. A much smoother vibe.
4
Jan 31 2023
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Beautiful album, really interesting dynamic. It's a classic.
4
Feb 02 2023
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Sheet Music
10cc
I'm not in love is an amazing song. It's not on this album.
2
Feb 03 2023
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
This was a really good album for me.
4
Feb 06 2023
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Drunk
Thundercat
What a trip, some was great, some was just kind of meh.
3
Feb 07 2023
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Odelay
Beck
I love Beck. I have for a long time. Beck doesn't always make sense. Musically he is great, like Thundercat, I'm not sure he always takes it seriously, but do you have to? Isn't that part of being an artist?
4
Feb 08 2023
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Great album with some iconic songs. I don't listen to them enough. I really liked Mephisto.
4
Feb 09 2023
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
Enjoyable album, Stay with me, is a fantastic track and part of my playlist already. 70's bluesy rock is a favorite of mine.
3
Feb 10 2023
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Tapestry
Carole King
This was a great album. Not a bad song.
5
Feb 14 2023
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Virgin Suicides
Air
I enjoyed this album the first time I listened to it. I really enjoyed it this time. I've never seen the movie or read the book, but the album tells a beautiful tragic story.
4
Feb 15 2023
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Protection
Massive Attack
I never know what to think of Massive Attack. I like them, I might love them. I've never heard this album, but the first song has me already. Tracey Thorn has an incredible voice. They really seem to excel with female vocalists.
3
Feb 16 2023
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Enjoyed this, I'll be looking further into their catalogue.
3
Feb 17 2023
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
These guys were having a fucking blast. I enjoy the blues and this is a disco version. It's enjoyable but in small doses.
3
Feb 20 2023
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Classic Beastie Boys. they seem like they were having fun. At some point in time every song sounds the same.
3
Feb 21 2023
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Station To Station
David Bowie
Nice album, Crazy to think how Ziggy Stardust was done already. David Bowie managed to keep reinventing himself.
3
Feb 22 2023
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Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
After the first few songs I keep hearing the friends' theme, also big head Todd and the Monsters. Not going to finish,
1
Feb 23 2023
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21
Adele
Amazing voice, really good album.
5
Feb 24 2023
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Incredibly produced. Ultra-violent. Art imitates life imitates art.
4
Feb 27 2023
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The Healer
John Lee Hooker
Just fantastic. Love John Lee Hooker. Love this genre. Favorite song was In the Mood with Bonnie Raitt
4
Feb 28 2023
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Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
I enjoyed this; I need to listen to it again.
3
Mar 01 2023
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Cut
The Slits
Pretty innovative. Not very well produced. Sounded pretty thin.
3
Mar 03 2023
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Boston
Boston
Everything good about Rock and Roll came from Boston.
5
Mar 07 2023
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
Loved this. Queen is a really enjoyable band.
4
Mar 17 2023
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Just a fabulous album.
4
Mar 28 2023
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Great album, it really hit a nerve in '99. I'm not sure anyone realized you could really say whatever you wanted on an album until this came out. Nothing was off limits, and no one pushed boundaries like Eminem.
5
Mar 29 2023
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Picture Book
Simply Red
Such a beautiful voice. Not my genre.
4
Mar 30 2023
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
SPIDERS, this song is so amazing. I first heard it on the Scream 3 soundtrack,
I really love this album.
I sit, in my desolate room, no lights, no music, just anger.
4
Mar 31 2023
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Beautiful album, lots of pain in her voice.
4
Apr 03 2023
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Lovely album, very soothing. Will listen again.
4
Apr 04 2023
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
It was fine.
2
Apr 05 2023
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Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Beautiful album, I listened to it again when I got home, and it sounded even better.
5
Apr 06 2023
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Great album, she took what was good about hiphop in the 80's and 90's and added to it.
4
Apr 07 2023
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Right off the bat I'm like I LOVE THIS, midway through the song I realize I've been listening to this for 5 years. It's the intro to Vikings. Can't wait to dig further. OK finished the album and I'm on my second listen. Loved it. Maybe the best thing I've discovered doing this.
4
Apr 10 2023
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Pretty iconic, this doesn't sound much different than a lot of what I hear on this indie pop list I've been listening to.
4
Apr 11 2023
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
One of my favorite albums of all time. I first heard about it from the movie Fast times at Ridgemont High. it did not disappoint.
5
Apr 14 2023
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
I am a huge Nirvana fan and always have been since I heard the first lick of Smells like teen spirit. I always wonder about the people that got to see that show live knew how special it was going to be.
5
Apr 17 2023
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Gary Numan was clearly a genius. Still sampled to this day, he created some groundbreaking sounds. He is the sound of the 80's
5
Apr 18 2023
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Horses
Patti Smith
Jesus died for somebody's sins but not mine. What a great line. Just from the first song you see where all the female artists from the 90's got their inspiration. It all sounds like musical theater. As a theater guy you figure I would like it more.
3
Apr 19 2023
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Elastica
Elastica
It was ok, I loved the connection but I've always loved the connection.
3
Apr 20 2023
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Sound Affects
The Jam
This was a really good album. I enjoyed it.
4
Apr 21 2023
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Beautiful album, but it's like Superstitious came from another planet. I learned of a few other songs I haven't heard before.
5
Apr 24 2023
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Fragile
Yes
Yes is on my mind a lot. The base, the harmonics, the voice, the fact that I sing roundabout, sometimes out loud, every time I take a roundabout.
3
Apr 25 2023
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Parachutes
Coldplay
Trouble is one of the prettiest songs I've ever heard. Good album.
4
Apr 26 2023
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Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Good album, not my genre.
3
Apr 27 2023
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
I owned this on tape. It's not my fault, my mom bought it for me. It made them Millions.
3
Apr 28 2023
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Not in the mood, not sure what mood I would have to be in actually.
2
May 01 2023
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
I liked this much more than I expected to.
3
May 02 2023
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Loved every second of this. I saw these guys in Dallas with A Perfect Circle in the summer of 2000. Best summer of my life.
5
May 03 2023
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
It was a lot.
3
May 04 2023
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
Beautiful album, beautiful voice. Not the right vibe at the moment, I'll revisit at a later time.
4
May 05 2023
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Goo
Sonic Youth
I loved this. I haven't listened to them much through the years, 88 - 92 I was a kid and listening to more country, so I missed these guys and the Pixies.. I'm in it now.
4
May 08 2023
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
I had this tape as a 7th grader, it was great then. Since then Axel's vocals just didn't do it for me but you cant deny this albums greatness.
5
May 09 2023
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
This was no Rumors.
1
May 10 2023
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Country Life
Roxy Music
The album cover is great. Let's see about the message. Very 80's, very Bowie and Lou Reed.
3
May 11 2023
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War
U2
It's no Joshua Tree or Achtung Baby but it was a decent album.
2
May 12 2023
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
This is legit music for Airports...
1
May 15 2023
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Such an iconic album.
5
May 16 2023
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Classic and way better than the 80's deserved.
5
May 17 2023
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Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
This is my favorite Pj album.
4
May 22 2023
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
I LOVE Muddy Waters, he's on constantly in my home.
5
May 23 2023
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Harvest
Neil Young
Great album, he really grew on me.
4
May 24 2023
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
It was good, I just never got into them. Clearly they are a good band. just not my jam.
3
May 25 2023
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Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
This is a vibe. Fantastic album, maybe because I've listened to it quite a bit, but I really enjoyed it.
4
May 29 2023
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Iconic, It's crazy to me that things haven't got better.
4
May 31 2023
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Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I enjoy Elvis Costello in small bits. this was a good album.
3
Jun 01 2023
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Fromohio
fIREHOSE
Good band, Never heard of them but they know what they are doing. Familiar baselines.
2
Jun 02 2023
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Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
I listen to this often. Such a good album.
4
Jun 05 2023
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Good mix of blues and rock. Nothing really stood out but it was a solid album.
3
Jun 06 2023
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
10. It’s a 10.
5
Jun 07 2023
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
Pretty good, I have a hard time with Dave’s vocals.
3
Jun 08 2023
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
He sounds like John Prine in the first song. There is no fun here. This is all miserable. Like the 70’s for people who don’t like disco.
3
Jun 09 2023
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
I thought it was like the Flaming Lips but not as good. It had its moments. They were ahead of the game.
2
Jun 12 2023
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Decent album. Had some great tracks.
3
Jun 13 2023
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Raw Power
The Stooges
I’ve like the stooges stuff before but this was not Monday morning listening. I’d listen to this if I had just done a bump of coke because I needed to get the tranny out, fixed and back in before sunrise. All by myself without a lift.
2
Jun 14 2023
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Not a big fan. Everything kind of sounded the same.
2
Jun 15 2023
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Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Good album, had a couple of great songs in there. His voice is so unique he makes the most boring song interesting.
3
Jun 16 2023
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Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
4
Jun 19 2023
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British Steel
Judas Priest
Never been a big Judas Priest fan, mainly because I’ve never heard any songs other than what they play on 101 the fox. . Athat being said. They are clearly really good. This should be a fun listen.
4
Jun 20 2023
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
This was a great album. So many good songs and to think it came out in ‘71.
4
Jun 21 2023
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Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Very interesting, I love this music. Much of it sounds the same being I don’t speak the language but the music is beautiful.
4
Jun 22 2023
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Just ok. I feel like it work listening to them.
2
Jun 23 2023
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
I love this album. I discovered it just a few years ago but I listen to it quite often. It doesn’t work if you are just listening as an album. I like to imagine a story so the instrumental tracks work for me. I love this.
4
Jun 26 2023
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
This band is just incredible. I just don’t hear them on the radio. That being said I don’t really listen to a radio station that would play them. I hear a lot of Dillon in his voice. It was a good album.
4
Jun 27 2023
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Moondance
Van Morrison
Really good album. I’m molecularly connected to Into the Mystic. One night on a backroad with the windows down and wind blowing in my hair. Magical. The rest of the album was great. Very jazzy. Some blues. Just great.
5
Jun 28 2023
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Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
What a trip. I was never a Dwight Yoakam guy. Listening to this now is like a whole new genre of country. I can imagine the people that love this, LOVE this. It was a good album. still not for me. I feel like if I was living in South West Texas this could be right up my alley.
3
Jun 29 2023
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
Good album. She is so talented. Kansas City kid has done well.
4
Jun 30 2023
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Really enjoyed this album. Rod Stewart has a great voice and these were some well written songs.
4
Jul 03 2023
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Really good album. It blows me away this is from the 70’s. They were so unique.
4
Jul 04 2023
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Graceland
Paul Simon
Good album, really soft and smooth. I liked the intertwining of the African music. I didn’t get it when it came out with him or Peter Gabriel. But I get it now.
4
Jul 05 2023
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Great sounds. I just wish I had more ears.
4
Jul 06 2023
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
I can’t say for sure they weren’t making it up as they go. Pretty incredible. Can you imagine being the guy on the triangles. Man I get to shine in 25 minutes.
4
Jul 07 2023
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
Decent album, has the 2 best versions of their 2 best songs
3
Jul 10 2023
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My Generation
The Who
Never been a big fan of the Who. I get the cultural significance, but meh. Baba orielly is incredible.
2
Jul 11 2023
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
I loved this. These guys are the Nirvana of their era. They changed music. I’ll listen to this again.
4
Jul 12 2023
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
I thought this was great. So bluesy. I really can’t believe they don’t get played on classic rock stations. Maybe it’s just a bit too old but I love the blues.
3
Jul 13 2023
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I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Richard Thompson
This was interesting, another group I had never heard of. They were good and maybe a little ahead of their time.
3
Jul 14 2023
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
14 songs in 15 minutes. This is punk rock. They weren’t the first ones to do it but they may be the best.
5
Jul 17 2023
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The Score
Fugees
This is a great album. It’s really runny to me though. People doing a Jamaican accent for reggae is hilarious.
4
Jul 18 2023
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
I thought this was really ahead of it’s time.
4
Jul 19 2023
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Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
I guess I’m really into trumpet punk. I had no idea. This was really good.
4
Jul 20 2023
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
I wasn’t familiar with all the songs but they all sounded great. Added to my rotation.
4
Jul 21 2023
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Let It Be
The Replacements
I really loved this. All of it was good but when they soften up a bit, man they are special. The vocals fit perfectly with the music. Great band.
4
Jul 24 2023
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Young Americans
David Bowie
Good album, maybe my favorite Bowie album. Seems like every album has a couple of bangers and other songs I don’t get but this was all good.
4
Jul 25 2023
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The Yes Album
Yes
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Loved the sound.
3
Aug 01 2023
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Good album. Sounds like Bob. We’ve done a lot of Bob at this point.
3
Aug 04 2023
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Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
I had a hard time getting into this. Music sounded nice though.
2
Aug 09 2023
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Roots
Sepultura
This is what I thought it would be. I’ve seen the cover art but never given it a listen. After you get through the gutteral vocals. There is some great music in here.
3
Aug 11 2023
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Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
I liked this a lot. It gave me Lemonhead vibes.
3
Aug 15 2023
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Parklife
Blur
Pretty iconic album. Watched a tv special about there and Oasis’s battle to be Britain’s top band.
The initial track was played in American radio but that was about it. I guess they were huge in England.
4
Aug 16 2023
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
That was fucking great.
5
Aug 17 2023
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Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
This was enjoyable. As long as she doesn’t get into a rap battle with Eminem she’ll be fine. I loved how she had a positive message to go with good beats. Very well done and I had no idea this came out in the 80’s.
3
Aug 18 2023
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Frank was a musical savant. This was a good album. Musically just amazing.
4
Aug 21 2023
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
I like Elliot Smith ok, he makes it seem like he struggles to get the sound out. To me every song is sung the same. This album is no different.
2
Aug 22 2023
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Homework
Daft Punk
It’s a good album. Got to be in the right time and place.
4
Aug 23 2023
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Lovely album. Good listening, I’ll listen again.
4
Aug 24 2023
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
I thought this was just ok. I listened to it loud.
3
Aug 25 2023
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Really interesting. I didn’t know what to think. Well produced. I like the various vocalists.
3
Aug 28 2023
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Good album. Some of the best Bowie we’ve had.
4
Aug 29 2023
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Beautiful album, some songs I’ve never heard but there is enough here to go 5.
5
Aug 31 2023
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Pretty good better than others.
3
Sep 01 2023
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Classic Elvis. Sounded Great.
4
Sep 05 2023
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
One of my favorites.
5
Sep 06 2023
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Another one of my favorites. Just amazing. Dave Grohl is so talented to play all parts then get a band together.
5
Sep 07 2023
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
I absolutely loved this. I didn’t think I would but then I just kept listening. Loved it.
4
Sep 08 2023
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
I enjoyed it. Saw them not too long ago. For sure a great live band.
4
Sep 11 2023
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Love this album. Listened to it a lot when I was in college.
3
Sep 26 2023
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
I really enjoy this music. Just a bunch of old heads playing music. Love it.
4
Sep 27 2023
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G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
I enjoyed this, Tessa and I used to listen to a lot of G love. In the early 2ks.
4
Sep 28 2023
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Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
Interesting. Very 90’s. I’ll listen to it again.
3
Sep 29 2023
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evermore
Taylor Swift
This was really good. I enjoy Taylor Swifts music. Love the bin over song a lot. This is not her best album.
3
Oct 02 2023
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Never heard this. Love the harmonica. Amazing composition. Good album.
3
Oct 03 2023
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
What a beautiful album. I’ve listened before but it sounded really good today. I never got into these guys until recently.
4
Oct 05 2023
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Iconic album. These guys were the 80’s. Not all of their lyrics stand up to todays standards but we’re a bit sensitive these days. Great memories from this album.
3
Oct 06 2023
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
This was a great album. He’s tortured. For all his faults and the frenzy that he creates. He’s really fucking talented.
4
Oct 09 2023
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
This was 22 minutes of Jerry Lee Lewis just burning the whole fucking place down. Brilliant.
5
Oct 10 2023
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
I thought this was well done. He has a great voice and the Composition is nice.
3
Oct 11 2023
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Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Apparently, these guys just created all the best beats over the last 20 years.
3
Oct 12 2023
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It's Too Late to Stop Now
Van Morrison
You can tell he was tired of singing all his old songs. He put zero effort into them. Later in the album, though he got really good song overall, this is a 2 for me.
2
Oct 13 2023
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash was just an anomaly. He was bigger than life yet completely relatable. He loved performing. You would have to,to go to multiple prisons like he did. He didn’t seem to put himself above anyone. Glad we got to hear it.
5
Oct 16 2023
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Such a good voice. Well written songs. I enjoyed this album a lot.
4
Oct 17 2023
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Just incredible. Can’t believe this was 73. Their blues and rock are just perfect.
5
Oct 18 2023
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The Cars
The Cars
Love this. It’s in our rotation. The cars are the 80’s. For me.
5
Oct 19 2023
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
I enjoyed this, I remember when these guys hit the scene. I didn’t like them at first but music was in a weird place. The changing of the guard had happened. Out was grunge and in was this new rock. I really like these guys now.
3
Oct 20 2023
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Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
There is a level of cool that none of us will ever obtain. That’s the Tom Waits level. It would have been really cool to see this live. Just a musical poet with a piano and some scotch.
4
Oct 23 2023
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Melodrama
Lorde
I enjoyed this. She is really talented. I never listen to the whole thing, so it was nice to hear.
4
Oct 24 2023
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Loved it. It was rock and blues and pop and country. And dragons and knights. What’s not to love.
5
Oct 25 2023
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Soul Mining
The The
What a beautiful album. It’s hard to believe this came out in 83. The lack of synth pop drums Really blurred the lines of time for me. There were some canned drum beats, but just overall was really really good. I learned of the the from my wife. They are her favorite band.
4
Oct 26 2023
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Third
Soft Machine
This gave me King Crimson vibes. Pretty crazy, music like this was getting created and stayed relatively obscure. I loved it though.
3
Oct 27 2023
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
This guy is so talented. I enjoyed this. Some really great racks on here.
4
Oct 30 2023
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Not a big fan of this. Just not my groove.
2
Oct 31 2023
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
I enjoyed this. I’m not a huge fan of jazz yet, but I love the blues. This was a good mix.
3
Nov 01 2023
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Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
I thoroughly enjoyed this. I will be seeking out more collaborations like this.
4
Nov 02 2023
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
They would be ahead of their time in any era.
Good album. Some iconic songs.
4
Nov 03 2023
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
I really enjoyed this and I listened to a lot of gorillas after. Interesting story behind the band. The Brit’s really love singing about the Brit’s
3
Nov 06 2023
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
3
Nov 07 2023
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The Predator
Ice Cube
I thought it was fine. This was a big deal when I was younger.
3
Nov 08 2023
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Pretty good album.from what I heard. It was mainly in the background. I’ll have to listen again but what I heard I liked.
3
Nov 09 2023
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Didn’t really know what to think about this. I enjoyed it, but it’s not something I would seek out
3
Nov 10 2023
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Celebrity Skin
Hole
I loved this album. I’ve always loved this album. Northern Star is amazing.
4
Nov 14 2023
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
This was my first experience with this album. It was really good. I wonder where Radiohead people put this in relation to their other albums.
3
Nov 15 2023
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
This was great. I understand the appeal of this genre. Bob did it so well.
4
Nov 16 2023
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Technique
New Order
I really enjoyed this. Right up my alley.
4
Nov 20 2023
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
I absolutely loved this.
5
Nov 21 2023
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
Great album. Went by really fast.
3
Nov 22 2023
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Murmur
R.E.M.
This was great. I have a special place in my heart for Tzezm.
4
Nov 23 2023
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The Grand Tour
George Jones
Great album. Old country is my jam.
4
Nov 24 2023
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Iconic album. Came on the scene and just took over.
5
Nov 27 2023
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Fantastic album. Lyrics are dated but it still holds up.
4
Nov 28 2023
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
I love the blues. Not a big fan of this composition though.
3
Nov 29 2023
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
This was good but wasn’t my jam.
3
Nov 30 2023
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
I loved this a lot. Maybe it’s nostalgia, but it was just fantastic. I remember buying this 2disk set when it came out and running up to my dorm room to listen on my stereo. The artwork was incredible, the videos were incredible. And the band had taken a turn from Siamese Dream. It was a great time. Love is my favorite track.
5
Dec 01 2023
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nick Cave is like the uncle of all the music I listen to. I would like to find the people where Nick is the end all, be all best artist they’ve ever heard.
3
Dec 04 2023
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
I loved this. I loved this when it came out. I think this is the best of the genre. This sound is iconic.
5
Dec 05 2023
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Voice of an angel. This album is great and it get better as I get older. Imagine what incredible art he could have created.
4
Dec 13 2023
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
Thought this was good. I didn’t know of these guys, I think I would have really liked them.
3
Dec 14 2023
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Hysteria
Def Leppard
Pretty iconic. There was a lot of bangers on here. I liked them way more than I remember. When you look back on the best bands of any generation that you’ve been a part of. It’s easy to overlook some. These guys are among the best.
4
Mar 11 2024
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Ace of Spades
Motörhead
I’ve never really been a Motörhead guy, and I’m probably not going to be after this. But that being said this is a pretty good album. Not my cup of tea anymore. Had I heard this earlier in life, I would probably made different mistakes than the ones I made.
3
Mar 12 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Joni is great, she has a great voice and is super talented. The album was fine.
3
Mar 13 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
Blondie is a good listen, they’re so iconic. That would’ve been a great time to be a young adult, and surprised any of them made it out of there alive.
4
Mar 14 2024
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
I thought this was enjoyable, a nice melodic punk album.
3