Aug 24 2022
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Rough and tumble type classic rock. Great start, great end. Less captivating in the middle. Still a solid album
3
Aug 25 2022
Hotel California
Eagles
Albums a classic in the zietgiest, not sure if it's a classic to me. Starts strong with hotel California which speaks for itself. Then I forgot how awesome life in the fast lane is, saved for later. Then we get out of the fast lane for much of the rest of the album. Slow ballads pretty much from here on out. They may be good or even great ballads but they are not my style. It's been a long night and I don't "fucking hate the eagles man", but I don't see myself coming back to this hotel anytime soon.
2
Aug 26 2022
Rio
Duran Duran
This record rules. It has a fun groove from end to end. The electronics and synths feel like a revolution for the time, I wasn't there at the time but it feels so new. Some classic songs make an appearance that I very much enjoy and some deeper cuts kick ass. There is a marimba on this album. Wild. Love it, will come back for more.
4
Aug 27 2022
Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Badass old-school flow and beats. Not a lyrics guy. Hard to follow but parts I caught were good. Good to know more than mass appeal. Give it 3.5 if I could.
Love the beat on meaning of the name
3
Aug 28 2022
1989
Taylor Swift
This is a funny album for me. Back when it came out I remember the sentiment was this was the end for Taylor. She went pop and people weren't happy. But I've always liked the singles and radio tracks. This album hit at a spot in my life where it was ever present and I liked that. I was on a road trip blasting shake it off barreling down the highway and singing along. At the time idk of I listened to much more than metal. Out of the woods is the only real dud in the track list. That one gets an instant skip from now on but everything else is wonderful. I like singer songwriter Taylor more but pop Taylor has a place in my heart
4
Aug 29 2022
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Fine but not interesting at all. Hard to handle has real words in it? Wild
2
Aug 30 2022
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Middle school days. This album rules. It's the best Linkin Park. It's been memed to death but that just shows its massive appeal to even newer generations. The b sides also kick ass. Meteora also is good but I'll take hybrid any day. This may be the quintessential rap rock album. Thanks boys
4
Aug 31 2022
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
I like this album. It's a very soiled output from the heads. I do happen to be a remain in light junkie though. What an end to this album. Take me to the river brings back billy bass memories. And big country is just so good. Maybe when I'm in a head type mood I'll throw this one on to mix it up a bit.
3
Sep 01 2022
Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Come on man. This album blows. I had this whole thing typed out and thought I'd soften up a bit but no. I don't like the vocal runs that litter every inch of the track list. She just cant stop with these God damn scales. And her voice sometimes has this little boy quality that I loathe. I will never come back to this. I do have a never ending hatred for her Christmas bullshit but maybe that was just cause that holiday sucks. No it's her 100%. Hate it. Congrats Mariah you get to be my 1st one star.
1
Sep 02 2022
Beautiful Freak
Eels
This one is pretty good. I think starting off with novocaine for the soul is nice. Sets up what the hell I'm gonna listen to cause with this site you never really know what your gonna get. I liked Susan's house but I was so focused on where else I've heard that sample that I don't know how much I paid attention to it. And oooo baby when beautiful monster came on I was screaming "SHREKKKKK SHREKKKK" over and over again. Guest list may be my favorite song on here. Overall a pretty solid album. Saving a few tracks for later listens
3
Sep 03 2022
Sea Change
Beck
Hmmm I knew beck had this in him but an entire album? Was not expecting that. It's a nice listen. I'm not blown away or anything. It was good background noise. I like the wilder beck to come. Give me some devils haircut, and looser over this.
2
Sep 08 2022
Drunk
Thundercat
This one is just fun. Bass led, funky as hell, and just good. Thundercat may be the biggest nerd I've heard in this lame. Maybe making him less cool on a wider scale but I'd chill with him lol. Black nerd to rival ghost dog. Saving for later for sure
4
Sep 09 2022
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Classic. I love the flow and delivery on this. Just smacks u in the ass. Aldo I thought Flav was just a hype man but he spits some bars too. Sick. Bring the noise with anthrax is so insane to me. Turned out great. It's like when run dmc dropped a track with Aerosmith but 100000% cooler.
3
Sep 10 2022
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Excuse me? Today? The queen is dead?
4
Sep 14 2022
Snivilisation
Orbital
Had on shuffle, didn't mean to. Lost interest. Decent stuff but beep boops don't hold my attention all that well
2
Sep 15 2022
Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Hard album to find cause I guess it's not on any streaming but thanks to illegal YouTube uploads I got it. This album is so very good. It feels like it's like a crowd of 10 or 15 people just sitting around listening to this musical traveler. He's got songs from all over and he's just the voice passing them on. Excellent all around
4
Sep 16 2022
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Pretty forgettable. Like it's fine but I'll never put it on again. I can't think of anything else but Jackson tucker and his sweatpants though
2
Sep 17 2022
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
Pretty forgettable. Like it's fine but I'll never put it on again. I can't think of anything else but Jackson tucker and his sweatpants though. Woulda been a 1 but there are some premium synth tones on a few songs
2
Sep 20 2022
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
This was a fun one. I like the all women vocals. Just too much fun. It's hard to rate. Is it a low 4 star or a high 3. I enjoyed it either way
4
Sep 21 2022
Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
This was pretty good. I was a bit disappointed though. This 70s country singer thing is usually my type but not so much this. I did like it though
3
Sep 22 2022
1999
Prince
Prince feels like he's in 99 on this one. Decades above and beyond his competition. Funky as fuck and fun. There is a reason Prince is goated. The mfer just says all the ny critics just love him. Ballsy as a new artist. But like draining threes against Charley Murphy this is a swish
4
Sep 23 2022
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
OK so I'm dumb. For the longest time I thought kraftwerk was that shitty joke from the eric Andre show. But that's kraft punk. I'm smart. But this album is amazing. It's so ahead of its time it isn't even funny. I will save this one for now and check out the whole kraftwerk catalog.
5
Sep 24 2022
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
It's Dylan. What else is there to say?
3
Sep 25 2022
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
This was OK. Nothing to special in my opinion. I was interested was interested in the little talky bits that intro and outro songs more than the songs themselves. I'd like his movie scores in that context probably.
2
Sep 28 2022
Trio
Dolly Parton
3 titans of their respective genres. What a mix. Maybe too slow for my taste at times but great nonetheless
3
Sep 29 2022
Faith
George Michael
I thought this would put me in a gyrocopic sex mood but not really honestly a little underwhelming. Maybe it needs another listen but not up to the fuck snuff.
2
Sep 30 2022
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Classic. But toxicity is better sorry. Still love rocking like a middle schooler
4
Oct 01 2022
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Very nice. I like this better than most clapton solo junk. Solid
3
Oct 04 2022
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
This one is OK. It sounds ahead of its time but if u put them in time with those later 90s alt rockers it sounds kinda generic. Some good grooves but idk if that saves it.
2
Oct 05 2022
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Nice and smooth. Not super hype on it but it's nice enough. That opener is such an absolute riot I have to bump it up a star
3
Oct 06 2022
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Dat kewl m8
4
Feb 21 2023
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4
Jul 12 2023
Manassas
Stephen Stills
Too long. I gave up after 17 tracks. Made it longer than I thought I would but not particularly memorable for me. It's fine enough music just not for me I guess
2
Jul 13 2023
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
This had lots of good elements and some kinda eh ones. Scooby snacks was a gem to find. I like finding something I know sometimes. Good beats when they aren't too honky and even those are interesting at least. I love the keys all over this though. Some remind me of the doors who I love and some have a persona 5 thing. Ik jazzy music does not equal p5 but still. It brings me back to a really good time in life. High 3 star but I'll round up this time. Quality
4
Jul 14 2023
BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
On so I'm for sure not in the majority with this one but damn I don't get Beyonce. She has a nice voice but nothing else has any kind of appeal for me. It's just too popcorn nothingness. The music's good she's good but as a whole it's so unmemorable. I skipped the bonus material but the og album had nothing I could recall and I finished 2 minutes ago. It's not bad but I won't hit up the queen bee unless she has another one on here. Bye Felicia 2*
2
Jul 15 2023
Dummy
Portishead
Now this one was good. Chill and beautiful I saved multiple songs and the album as a whole. That's says alot. I'll be happy to hear these songs popping up on shuffle. I've always heard I should try these guys but never got around to it. Glad this made me. Worth it all around. I love her voice. 4*
4
Jul 16 2023
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
Now this one was good. Chill and beautiful I saved multiple songs and the album as a whole. That's says alot. I'll be happy to hear these songs popping up on shuffle. I've always heard I should try these guys but never got around to it. Glad this made me. Worth it all around. I love her voice. 4*
3
Jul 17 2023
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Amazing riffs but horrendous vocals. It's classic but damn do I hate it. 2*
2
Jul 18 2023
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
This is an all timer. My aunt showed me this when I was young and I've never forgotten it. I think I like most of the songs here rather than their studio versions. Those get old these do not. Idk if I've given a 5 star yet but this is one for sure. 5*
5
Jul 19 2023
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
It's nice. I like Leonard's voice. My issues are my own. As a prolific non lyrics guy this is missing a huge piece. It's all on me obviously. With songs this skeletal its hard when that peice isn't my cup of tea. Good stuff spock, who I may have thought this man was as a child lol. 3*
3
Jul 20 2023
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Another one. Same thoughts as maiden. Great riffs but shit singer. Amd I like off beat singers. People who aren't the norm is my jam but no Thanks. Oldschoolers you hit it but not for me 2*
2
Jul 21 2023
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Funky goodness but maybe a bit too primitive for my tastes. I would have loved it had I known nothing of that scene but knowing what comes later kinda takes away from the accomplishment this is. I'll rate it a hit higher than because of that. 3*
3
Jul 22 2023
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
I'm going in with a bad taste in my mouth cause I truely hate Steven Tyler's voice. Just loathe it. I was truly hoping to find some enjoyment in the instrumentals but even in that front Aerosmith totally drops thr ball. Everything is so simple and that hurts this record. Mixed with the overproduction it's just a recipe for some of the worst music I've heard in a while. Even with some all time classics like sweet emotion, and walk this way I still have zero interest in ever revisiting anything off this record. I hate it 1*
1
Jul 23 2023
São Paulo Confessions
Suba
I wad hoping for a but more out of this one. I wanted some Spanish vocals to be more of thw focus. It's alright though. Repetitive but nit bad sonicly.i liked it and saved a song so there's that 2.5* if I could but I'll probably have to give it a 2* sadly
2
Jul 24 2023
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
I'm not super well versed in the article mokneys catalog but with ny limited knowledge I would say this is just as catchy and nice as anything that hit the charts. But the other edge to that is it does not feel like they have grown or evolved at all either. Amd that bothers me. In 20 years there should be some decent change. Not saying you have to leave yr old fans behind but take them on a journey with you. More meta things aside I can't deny its a good listen. 3*
3
Jul 25 2023
The White Album
Beatles
Come on now. I gotta do the white album? It's such an important album for music as a whole. Like damn. It's got history. It's got bops. It's infinitely interesting. What else would anyone want? And it's not cause I'm "supposed" to like it. The Beatles in general have always been a part of my life. It's some of the first music I remember hearing and loving. Thanks family for that one. It's a 5 easy. It's a 5 for sure
5
Jul 26 2023
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
OK so I was worried it would be a bit too much yoko. She's interesting but her whelps and screeches aren't all that pleasing. But this was nice. It pales in comparison to the white album i had last night but still very good. Nothing too crazy but solid little tunes all over this thing. Minimal and not too over produced. Just a nice singer songwriter record. It also has an atmos mastering so I listened to that which is nice. Not too many atmos versions of anything out there. A nice and enjoyable 3*
3
Jul 27 2023
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Very interesting. I was not expecting this at all. Nice multi phased compositions. Always had Mr on my toes. It made me feel very anxious and on the verge of fear on my very dark nighttime walk. But also very happy at points. Wide range on this one. But I liked it 3*
3
Jul 28 2023
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
Bro this shit is my absolute jam. Like I'm not a big bluesy guy but mix it with the punk shit I rock alot and damn it sounds nice. Saved the whole album for relistens. I love it 5*
5
Jul 29 2023
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Whoa Nelly! Moorhead rules. 12 tracks that just blow by. Shits fast and rocks. There isn't much more to ask for. Riffs are there. Lemmys vocals are rough but damn they fit so nice. 4*
4
Jul 30 2023
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Dancing the night away. At least half. The dancier the tracks are the better they are. The more indie/rocky they are the less interesting they are. Give me a thumping backbeat and those sick falsetto vocals amd I'm very happy. The normal singing is less cool by far. Those tracks feel pretty standard. Some great bass grooves as well. I'd give a 3.5 if I could but too much is middling to round up here 3*
3
Jul 31 2023
Homework
Daft Punk
Certified bangers on here. Always loved me some daft punk. My only real issue is this is damn near a 90 minute record. Some trimming might have helped the flow but if this is 100% your jam it's good for you. More like 80% my jam 3*
3
Aug 01 2023
Frank
Amy Winehouse
With no disrespect, how was this popular? It's so old school. Who was asking for lunge music in the early 00s? It blows my mind. But I love it. I never thought this would be something I'd ever list3n to but damn I'm glad I did. I saved the album and like 6 tracks. What a gem. I know Amy as a jok3 from shitty spoof movies of the 00s. Wild. This is 4*
4
Aug 02 2023
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
So this one is a bit off for me. I like it but I'm I think I might like Trans- Europe Express more. This is Trim. It's has nothing more than you need but I might need just a touch more. Like 1 more song. Very classic very kraft. Some good vocals here and there. Good beep. Good boop. 3*
3
Aug 03 2023
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
This just isn't my style. It's good don't get me wrong. That mallet increment is honestly one of th3 best sounding I've 3ver heard. With a mix of the soft gentle acoustic guitar it's heavenly. But it does not connect with me personally. I'd love to give it a middle of the road 2.5 vut I have to round down to a 2*
2
Aug 04 2023
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
I'm a bit biased here with pretty much anything punk. This is great. I love how classic it sounds yet how far ahead at the same time. I saved a bunch of tracks and the whole album. Lots of variety and it blazes past. I love this shit
4
Aug 05 2023
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
5*
5
Aug 06 2023
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
5*
5
Aug 07 2023
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
2*
2
Aug 08 2023
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
4*
4
Aug 09 2023
Ray Of Light
Madonna
2*
2
Aug 10 2023
evermore
Taylor Swift
4*
4
Aug 11 2023
Spiderland
Slint
2*
2
Aug 12 2023
Doolittle
Pixies
5*
5
Feb 03 2025
Woodface
Crowded House
After a long hiatus back to these albums. This was the last recommendation a year or more ago when I stopped looking at this site. And it was a pretty nice welcome. I liked what they were putting down. But at the same time it wasn't mind blowing or reality altering. Just a solid listen. Only 1 save for later with "Fall at Your Feet". And I don't even love ballads vmbut this one is good. Thanks 1001 for the rec, glad to be back. 3/5 ☆s
3
Feb 04 2025
Garbage
Garbage
4
Feb 05 2025
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
So this isn't my speed. But it's good. The arrangements are all nice and they really use every ounce of the vocal ability that everyone in the group has. That being said it's too one note. If you are someone who is endlessly fascinated with the human voice this will be dense material. For me though, it's too much of one thing no matter how good it technically is. Not bad but no saves and I'll probably never hear this again in my life.
2
Feb 06 2025
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
50 is early to mid 2000s in my mind. And get rich is 50. It's damn good. The beats couldn't be more classic. But it's not my favorite. I like it but don't love. It's hard with a straight 5 stars. It's better than a 3 but it's not a 4 either. Gotta go 3 sadly. Apologies to the whole G-Unit
3
Feb 07 2025
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
This was a surprise. Thought I was getting some black sludge metal music with this but presently surprised to be exactly what I'm into. This album is like a stop gap between punk and new wave. It's sick. Couple of nice little savey saves and an album that will stick in rotation for a good while here. I like
4
Feb 08 2025
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Not really my style but pretty good. I can't deny the flute. Makes me think jazz flute in anchorman. Some bops and bangs. Good wholesome missionary classic rock.
3
Feb 09 2025
The Score
Fugees
Bop and a half. Tons of classics and Mrs. Lauren kills it. I didn't know dick about wyclef but I sure as shit am gonna find out. It's just that facial song from thugger. But good stuff. For sure gonna re listen for a whole while here
4
Feb 10 2025
Born To Be With You
Dion
This is not me. It's my mom. And nothing against her musical taste but I've had quite enough soft rock/easy listening/ whatever it is is not for me. These songs could all be the 2nd song played over the credits of a film that was a solid 3/10. No thank you. Glad it's out there but it didn't land in this camp
1
Feb 11 2025
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
This is a weird one. There are some things I liked. And specific things that bug me. The biggest is whoever produced this made the layered vocals the uhh double vocals are so unbelievably distracting. Idk what it is but none of those sections with aggressive layered vocals are done in a way like how everyone else does it. It sounds just bad alot of the times. The songwriting is nice and wild world is a banger but not too into it but not 100% against it
2
Feb 12 2025
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
As a former "I listen to all music....except country" type person this is the jam. It's exactly the kind of country I like. It does get a bit too preachy at times. Maybe not preachy but the rely on God thing isn't my thing so it's just a bit awkward. But the songs man. There are some good old fashioned honky tonk badonkadonk type guitar shit on there. That one solo where he ends ok harmonics on home of the blues is insane. The oompa oompa polka type Hispanic music I don't know the name of has some good acornian and whatever else they use. I don't think there are actually any horns on the album but my brain fills them in automatically...weird. but good. I like
4
Feb 13 2025
Sail Away
Randy Newman
This is a tough one. I was not in the best headspace for this at the moment. Sleepless nights glaze you over some. But I liked what I heard. I'm also born in 94 so toy story has told me I must like randy Newman more than anyone else. So I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. It's good. Also that song from the opening of major league is here too. And as a wisonsinite loosing our beloved Bob uecker it was a trip. I like this. But I need to re listen for sure.
4
Feb 14 2025
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
This brings me back to middle school. Man... some of these songs were on guitar hero so they were all I wanted at 13 or whatever. My tastes are not the same but I can help liking it even if it's 95% nostalgia. It's gotta get 3 just cause.
3
Feb 15 2025
The Band
The Band
Damn, I'm gonna feel kinda bad for this one. Its just boring to me. There isn't too many musical ideas that stand out in any way. It's just a few little guitar embellishments or even a little bass lick but it just ends there for me. Nothing wrong with the vocals but again there isn't enough interesting in the way he delivers his lyrics. I'll have to figure out what to give it. A one is kinda harsh but a 2 is almost giving it too much credit. Man.... Its not unlistenable it's just too blah nothing for me. Jawbone is alright. but alright isn't too high a bar to set. 2*
2
Feb 16 2025
Imagine
John Lennon
My parents are the Beatles generation. They passed it on. I've been a Beatles fan as long as I've been alive, not that long, but still. It's always been Lennon, Harrison, McCartney, and sorry Ringo. But in recent years things have shifted. John lost his spot. But enough about anything but the album. It's very nice with a handful of amazing songs. No yoko being too much. Just simple little songs. Not the best but pretty good.
3
Feb 17 2025
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
The Staten island slaughters. A stone cold classic. That midsection of the record is just one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time just back to back to back ect. It's wild. The production is so great. Every beat is the quintessential ny 90s sound. It's insane. Then just a handful of the best to ever do it just laying bar after bar down like it ain't nothing. I just can't believe it.
5
Feb 18 2025
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
Well what a coincidence, I just got imagine 2 days ago and I liked it hut I brought this up cause I like it more. And I sure do like it more. Why didn't the Beatles use more of geroges songs? They are sooo good. I saved damn near every track on the first disc. And half on the 2nd. And I like the 3rd. It's all jams but jams are nice. Such a great writer and his steel guitar sound is nice. Some country vibes on some songs but that's cause it's the only place people use it anymore. I like everything about it. I get why some people wouldn't and that's fine but it feels like it was made for me.
5
Feb 19 2025
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
I did not not see this one coming. Everyone knows kick our the jams from some movie or TV though I can place which one. It's loud it's wild it's in your face. It's kick ass and doesn't give a shit about much else beyond that. I'm a big punk guy so seeing it's first little baby steps or at least the first moments of existence. Cool cool cool love it
4
Feb 20 2025
Fragile
Yes
I had a decent time with fragile. It's lo5s of great musical ideas but sometimes it's just too much changing to get in the real grove. It's progressive and I do like progressive stuff it's just not 100% my thing. I will say roundabout may be one of the most perfect songs ever written so u got that yes. Good damn job. Joo reference or whatever
3
Feb 21 2025
More Specials
The Specials
Oo the specials. Just s nice listen. I used to be big into ska, 3rd wave, but I think wayyyy back Pandora used to throw on some specials too. I've never listened to this one. Was more into the 1st album tbh. More is a good time though. Not saving a bunch of songs but I'll throw the whole album on again for sure. Some little dub electronics beeping and boopin like clu clu land or some shit. I enjoy
3
Feb 22 2025
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Hey it's the stranger things song. That show is sooook epic. Nahhhh I'm being a Lil silly. Running up that hill is great though. I didn't save any of the tracks other than that one but I already had it saved. Sound like I didn't like it huh? But no I did like it alot. But I don't think saving single songs does it any favors. It's a whole peice. I got sure will listen to the whole record multiple times. Very good.
4
Feb 23 2025
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
This sadly didn't really connect with me. There isn't anything wrong with it. I enjoy how dynamic and ever changing these songs are. They flow nice. Laura has a beautiful voice that reminds me alot of Laura marling who i like quite a bit. I can't explain it but it just didn't hit. It is very far from bad though.
3
Feb 24 2025
Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
Maybe if I was British I would enjoy this more. Just nothing. Give me song 2 over and over again please. I should listen to blur
2
Feb 25 2025
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
What absolute variety. This has so many moving parts. Bunch of rappers in the group to begin with and a decent crop of features too. Every beat is fire. Idk this is way better than expected
4
Feb 26 2025
Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
I'm not a lyrics guy so you could theoretically make a song that's catchy enough about assaulting my mother and I would be none the wiser. But when u put spoken word sections about being one of the worst people I've heard about in a minute it's hard to miss. This lady sucks dude. I understand hurt people hurt people but Jesus she just blows. At least it's honest but I really do not like her. Musically it's fine, maybe even good at times. I like r&b as much as the next guy, not my everyday listen type shit but I like summer walker. She's a good singer technically, even if she has a lower register than I find all that appealing, she can go on runs with the best of them. I was excited to see what more modern stuff this 1001 thing would give me but if it's like this I'll temper my expectations a bit next time
2
Feb 27 2025
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Just a solid singer songwriter record. Nothing too crazy but I enjoyed my time with central reservation got a couple of saved tracks. Nice and simple
3
Feb 28 2025
Floodland
Sisters Of Mercy
I'm not very well versed I'm this goth rock thing but I might have to be. This was killer. Feels very ahead of it's time until some synths come in but it all adds to the charm. This is so solid. Give me the cure next I guess. Saved a few songs and will for sure spin the whole record again. I really liked the corrosion but it's 9 minutes long. Otherwise that would have been another save. I just want to do peanuts dances to this in all the black clothes I own
4
Mar 01 2025
Melodrama
Lorde
I cannot be objective about this one. This was a very important album for me. It was the ahha moment where the light bulb blinks on the first time over your head. It's like seeing a slight of hand magic trick when the magican pulls out that queen of Hearts from a moment ago. When I was younger I hated 2 things, country and pop. And this was the opening of a whole new world for me. Pop music is wonderful In it's own little way. It's beauty in simplicity. I love this album. It has moments of riding high on love and companionship and low moments where you just curl up and wait for it all to pass. And it's a "dumb" pop album. I love every second of it. Not perfect but perfectly imperfect. This is one of the good ones.
5
Mar 02 2025
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
I'm a gan of the talking heads but nit too sure who brian eno is, in my head he makes movie soundtracks. After a quick search he seems like an interesting guy. But I don't like his music. I just need some more structure here. There are great grooves and little ideas that sound very heads but they sit in the amorphous blob of ambient nothing. It's just not what I'm looking for I guess. I just need more than what is here. Maybe that's a me problem but it gets a lower score than I'd like to give it because of that
2
Mar 03 2025
Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
This is music to have in the background while your in the tropics in a cabana chilling with a good book. Away from everyone but still close enough to observe all the party and fun going on but not be bothered by it. Pretty specific but that's what I got. Just good music and good vibes. Not 100% my thing but enjoyable non the less
3
Mar 04 2025
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
This reminds me so much of Blackstar by bowie. The problem is I've had a bowie connection as long as I can remember but I just don't have that with Cohen. I've got one of his albums before but it also didn't connect with me. This isn't bad but for obvious reasons the singing isn't really that pleasant but it does get the point across. As a goodbye to all those who have been there forever this must be wonderful but I have not been here for it.
2
Mar 05 2025
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
For one of the greatest rock bands of all time they sure like to play the blues. I've always heard that they and alot of other bands from the era juts stole the blues and I finally get it. It's nothing but blues. There is track that I'm assuming zz top took. There is another track where mick jagger sounds like he's attempting to do Dylan. What a wild time where everything just flowed into and out of everything else. I'm sure today isn't any different but I don't have 50 years of progress to see it at the moment. Good nice album though. Nothing too crazy but it's solid
3
Mar 06 2025
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Another classic. My dad gave me this on tape when I got my first car. It means alot to me that's for sure. It's full of top tier west coast production from greats. In my mind they wrote the book on west coast sound. Great bars on great bars from the whole crew. It's great that ice cube and Dre became pop culture icons. I wish the same could have been said for Ren yella prince and especially E. I'm sure they all did well enough but damn is nwa packed with some greats. Love it. Simple
5
Mar 07 2025
Timeless
Goldie
Yikes I'm not into this. 20 minute 1st song? That's too much. I've for sure listened to little punk rock albums that are shorter than this damn song. Its kinda the epitome of things I dislike. And that's kinda it. I will give it some props for being very dynamic. The songs flow and change and evolve constantly. I thought that would be enough but it wasn't. It's better than most in this genre but it's still not enough for me
2
Mar 08 2025
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
Decent time to be had here. I've never really listened to Ray Charles and I'm glad I have. The sound to my ears is relatively standard for at least what I think this era sounded like. But it's solid. Some more bumping tracks and some slow sad ones. There really is alot here. I saved a few songs but only a small percentage of the bunch. But overall good
3
Mar 09 2025
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Nothing can be said that hasn't already been said. It's the Beatles. They invented the modern framework everyone else exists in. And I love it. I do prefer Abby road and especially the white album but this is still nothing but all time classics
5
Mar 10 2025
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Very happy here. I've heard the radio Neil young plenty over the years and I never really got it. But now I do. I love his voice. It's very unique and they way it's layered is perfect. I got half th album saved. So much good stuff. A couple hit hits but some great more b side type stuff. It's very simple but honestly the sonics of his voice are plenty great for me
4
Mar 11 2025
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
I was expecting more out of this one. Maybe that's just too high of expectations or just the advancement and evolution of music as time goes on, but either way it happened. I did get some saved tracks. It's just nice though. The way the 3 guys all work together and harmonize is top notch. But it's in a very simple framework. And I'm a bit hung up on that point. Still a good album but I was expecting to love it. It's a me problem for sure but I gotta give it what I gotta give it
3
Mar 12 2025
Palo Congo
Sabu
I wish I understood percussion more than I do now. It would ave helped here. Mostly just come banging around with some chanting vocals that's do get repatatve for me. But not bad. Just not something I'll be spinning again and again
2
Mar 13 2025
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Just very cool. I was a bit skeptical in the first track or 2 but damn I was worried about nothing. Geat songs.
4
Mar 14 2025
Scott 2
Scott Walker
Ok so I might be being too harsh with this one and I wanna lead with that. Nothing too enjoyable here. Just not my kinda thing. Big band idk whatever kinda club music from casablanca. It has a couple of weird things in random places that make it seem slightly tongue in cheek. I may be very dumb and I wouldn't blame u for thinking that but I didn't enjoy it. It's a one I think. Or maybe I should have given other stuff a one recently and I'm picking in this one but I'm rolling with it.
1
Mar 15 2025
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
I'm not sure how to rate this one. It has alot of the dance and electronic tropes I don't like like the repetition and not having lyrics but this does these things but in a way I don't fond offensive. I'm really really not sure what to do with this. I'm Going to give it a tentative 3. I need to listen to this a bunch more times before I truly know what's up. Maybe it's the best thing I've ever listened to or the worst I'm not sure
3
Mar 16 2025
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
Strange one. It feels way ahead of it's time but I don't think that makes it good. It just feels like a nothing who cares album from 2005 instead of 1985. It's kinda interesting but I won't be returning
2
Mar 17 2025
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
I just had an earlier Neil young and this current one had me a bit worried to be honest. The first half is very stripped back. And i wasn't down for this direction. It's fine. Not bad but also not what I was looking for either. The second half picks up what I want from a Noel young project. I like the multi track vocals and a little bit more rocking oomph. But I did enjoy my time with this once it got rolling
3
Mar 18 2025
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Never been a skynrd kinda guy but this was decent. It had some good tracks and freebird. It's freebird. It's the song u picked in guitar hero when u learned that was supposed to be ur last song so pioc one that's 73 minutes long. Good times
3
Mar 19 2025
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Yikes
1
Mar 20 2025
Teen Dream
Beach House
Another not sure. I liked it generally but I'm not sure if it has staying power in my life or not yet.
3
Mar 21 2025
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Choo choo now leaving the station of idk yet type reviews. This is alot. And I enjoyed it. But I'm pretty sure ill enjoy this much much much muuuuuccchhhh more in a few more listens.
4
Mar 22 2025
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Lmfao ok here we go. I do not like this. But it's not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. It's not good nor my thing at all but it's fine. Like it's not unlistenable or anything but I do not want to listen to it. It's all the same. It's big and epic of that's what u like but I do not. This is fine
2
Mar 23 2025
Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
A little off to me. I thought this was going to be perfectly made for me. It looked all old-school psychedelic. It kinda is but not to the degree I was expecting. Still good don't get me wrong just not what I was wanting
3
Mar 24 2025
New Forms
Roni Size
Brother what is wrong with dnb jungle whoever these people are? I'm on tidal so I look to see how long the album is and it's over 5 hours longggggg.... OK it's a special edition so maybe it's bot that bad..... over 2 hours... broooooo. OK now that my whining is out of the way, this is a drum and bass thing. It does drum and bass things. Not my thing. Whatever. But this had some moments of almost being something I could see listening to but not quite. I just can't with the 3 second drum loop being nailed into my skull for 11 minutes. I appreciate some evolution. But that dumb drum beat is killing me and maybe someday it won't but for now it hurts. And by the by I have not finished the album yet and I will but the last 3 songs are not going to drastically change my mind............. it did not
2
Mar 25 2025
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
It's the Beatles but a bit off. That's a bit facetious but it's kinda sorta a little bit true. I was looking for more than is here though sadly. Still enjoyable but it's not the white album of Abby road. I'll for the 100th time need to register to really get it. Maybe I won't even then but I'd like to give this another shot
3
Mar 26 2025
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
This has a reputation and I dont see it exactly rhe same way. It doesn't have as many big big songs on it minus kashmir, as I was expecting. And it's solid. Very solid. Just less flash than I would have expected. I'll spin her round again to see but not that mind blowing.
3
Mar 27 2025
Justified
Justin Timberlake
Surprises here in the jt woods or whatever he was trying to do a few years ago. Some good pop here. Not a huge fan of his voice and inflections but the music itself is solid. Though it does oddly remind me of a bunch of different songs at points. Like mayhe I head another pop song in the way a synth is done or a guitar riff sounds like a Zelda song very strange and maybe it's nothing and just a me thing but maybe this is just a victim of the preset era. Either way it's decently good. The hits are hits for a reason and the b sides are still decent. Crazy to give it a 3 but I'm gonna
3
Mar 28 2025
Be
Common
Common has always been an artist who is out of place and time. He feels like if you took grandmaster flash and stuck him in a time machine and brought him like 40 years ahead. Idk, he just has this old man flow. And idk if it's the samples he uses but those also just feel older. He's not bad just not a rapper I'm ride or dying with.
3
Mar 29 2025
Parklife
Blur
Hey it's the gorillaz for the British. But actually this is real good. Keeps my attention with the slower songs. It's just amazing that they can do this on a 1st or 2nd try. Wild. I don't understand how Americans like me just decided it's just song 2. This is the song 2 band. They have sooooooo much more
4
Mar 30 2025
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
I don't get it. It's like a mix of a bunch of post grunge stuff. Like sometimes I hear some white stripes, sometimes I hear some deaftones, some incubus or something but I'd always rather go to the bands I hear influence here rather than listen to this again. It's not bad but it's just boring to me
2
Mar 31 2025
Scott 4
Scott Walker
Ayyy it's my ex governor. I had to look up who the hell this guy is and after a quick wiki search I think I might actually like this guys later stuff. This is still pretty early though. It's just not exciting. It doesn't do the thing I want music to do. There are a few little weird moments that make me think I'll like the Avante gaurde stuff he does later but scott 17 or whatever this one is ain't that. It's simple and not too hard to digest
2
Apr 01 2025
Raw Power
The Stooges
Weird me one. As in I was weird. I'm a diabetic and was a bit low the whole short sweet little runtime. But it's good. I've heard most of it if not all of it before. It's a classic. The starting point if u have to put a definitive point on that of punk. Come on? What else do u want. It's a bit simple and that might be It's only thing but it's taking from bubblegum bullshit of the previous era. I do like bubblegum bullshit by the by. It's good. I'm happy. More punk for all please
4
Apr 02 2025
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
OK I don't get it. Like there isn't that much to actually get but I don't. I just hear some like movie credits songs and some singer songwriter stuff. And that'd it. I guess I just don't understand this one it should at least be decent to me but I didn't even gel that much. Idk mannnnn
2
Apr 03 2025
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
I like jazz but I'm a super novice. I don't know much but some stuff is real nice. This is a real nice. Just fun and eclectic but not unapproachable. Honestly perfect kind for me. A million great little runs. The whole thing is great but u catch tiny peices every handful of seconds that are interesting and cool. Real nice. I'm not sure if it gets full points but it's so close if not.
4
Apr 04 2025
3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
There is something deeply lame in this album. Somewhere down there is a Nugget of the cringe. Idk man this had very good production and not very good vocals in my opinion. The content feels very preachy and just like I'm being talked down to. Idk if I'm reading that right but that's what I felt in the moment. And it's just old. Nothing against the Olds but it's too close to hip a hop a hip and to the hop for my taste. Not it's own fault but it still is either way.
2
Apr 05 2025
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
What us this? Who is Sam Cooke? A live album? What is going on? All thoughts I had when this popped up. We'll after a little teeny tiny listen i got it. It rules. I was skeptical with a live performance, how do you really distill a concert into just an audio stream? Well I think it was done here. The way he talks with he crowd and you can hear the crowd, he plays off them and it's so cool to hear on a record. And what a crop of songs? They rock. All of them but the cupid on and twisting the night away? What that song has an original author? What? It's not like some folk tune from olden days? So crazy. All the songs though are great. What a sick pick. Thank you 75 years ago and that fun night out.
4
Apr 06 2025
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
I went into this a little down on it. After a song or 2 I was just thinking I'd rather be listening to kraftwork but it picks up. Still has some lulls of instrumental nothing imo but it's decent. Also cars is not a song I've thought of in a long time but what a song. Good little synthy popy dohicky
3
Apr 07 2025
The Visitors
ABBA
I didn't know Abba existed into the 80s but I guess this was the swan song until 2021 but damn. It's stuck between two worlds for me. Sometimes it sounds classic 70s Abba and sometimes it gets this weird 80s seeping in and it feels out of place. They still have good songs and alot of it here is good. It's just strange and off. Good writing and for them to gracefully just fade away rather than clawing for every second in the spotlight they can like alot of people. Class act that Abba. I'll have to check out their new album too
3
Apr 08 2025
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
I always mix up Alanis and Fiona apple sorry. Both good but not the same. This is great. Packed with all time greats. I couldn't belive how many hit hit hiiittts were on this. Like every other song was mega. The less popular stuff is still pretty great too. She has a very unique voice and I love it. Like for real not just is soooo unique and fun and wow omg. Not that. It's sick. It feels a bit childish at points but she was a child so it's understandable.
4
Apr 09 2025
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
It's just too subtle. Maybe if it grabbed my attention better I would care but I just don't. It's not bad it's just not good either. Sorry if this is ur favorite album 😢
2
Apr 10 2025
Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
I assumed I was not going to like this about 3 seconds in. It could have been worse cause it the cover I thought I was getting 45 minutes of whale sounds like you buy and the crystal shoppe. But it still really really sucks. There is no structure and I'm sure that's the point and they nailed that aspect but it still needs to be enjoyable to listen to or say something. I get it and I agree u can make whatever this is and be free and spirited or whatever but at the end of the day I needed breaks from a short record. Once I was 10 minutes into the 20 minute hellscape I put 1 down in my notes and I was hoping it would change but it only got worse. They would hit on an interesting musical idea but in 2 seconds were off to something that isn't interesting. Very very frustrating album.
1
Apr 11 2025
Violator
Depeche Mode
Solid. That's kinda all I got for this. It's nice and has some hits here. Quite a few I might add but it's just not grabbing me. Give me the smiths for my sad sad days. It's good but idk if it stays in rotation
3
Apr 12 2025
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Ayyyy I must really be in a Depeche mode..... ahhhhhhhh... never-ending suffering. Anywho this is very similar to violator. Less hits but equal in quality. Also equal in me not caring too much. Good stuff but not getting spun constantly
3
Apr 13 2025
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
This is unfair to this album to be honest. I was looking forward to the new Jane Remover record and that was in my mind alot of this listen. It's still good though. Honestly better than the last album I had by them. The one with the building on the cover. Yeeee that might not go over well to the aged sorry. It's got a few bangers. But why is can't you hear me knocking like a 6373 minute song? It just falls off the rails and turns into a jam, which is fine but I don't want to hear that jam everything I press play on that one. Solid rockers that feel less bluesy than the last record.
3
Apr 14 2025
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
There are aloy of things to like about this record and even this era as a whole. There is some good to great instrumental parts but it just feels too dated alot of the time. Things have progressed in the metal world in the last 40 years. Just feels quaint. And then my biggest sticking point... Dave Mustaine. His voice and alot of voices in the whole genre are so so terrible. They all suck. Even James Hatfield is awful, sneak peak at when they pop up. They just have the worst warbbly bullshit. I like off beat vocals alot but this is the worst. If I could give this a 2.5 idk if there is another album that I love half and hate half almost exactly. But those vocal put it down
2
Apr 15 2025
Rubber Soul
Beatles
Da beeeeeeets. It's rubber soul. Don't we all know by now? It's the Beatles but it's not the best Beatles. It's in a weird halfway between boy band and drugs I guess. Some sachrine bullshit sometimes but Norwegian wood exists so 🤷.
4
Apr 16 2025
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
Wow that was fun. Just pure unadulterated fun. I'm sure some lyrics are a down but I didn't hear it. All I heard was a bunch of people throwing out ideas and running with every one. It feels like everyone in the band was on EQUAL ground and if u had a suggestion everyone else would take that idea ad far as it would go. It's just nice to hear when u think about the Beatles who all hated each other. I could be totally wrong but that's how this record felt. Not every idea is worth as much time as they spend but they tried and I admire that alot. Just cool
4
Apr 17 2025
Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
After 3 seconds I knew what I was getting into. It's a type of album i like BUT, ad big of a but as I can convey, I need to be in a mood for it. I like trout mask replica and this feels like an evolution of something like that. It's the late 70s early 80s version of that. It's weird it's wild and it's challenging. Not for everyone but there is alot to get out of it if u put in the work.
3
Apr 18 2025
British Steel
Judas Priest
What a sick album. Breaking the law is a perfect song. We all knew that but there's alot of other songs here too and they mostly rock. As a whole it's a little slow tempo wise for my hard rock/metal tastes but I almost didn't notice. Also the vocals are a bit too hair mentally bullshit I don't like but only a little. Guitars rip. And it just kills
4
Apr 19 2025
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Sure does make you feel classy and cool listening to this. Like your a mysterious man bathed in shadows in the back corner of a bar, smoke rising from the cigarette slowly smoldering into the ash tray in front of you with wisps gently floating past your darkened face. I'm just a dude walking my dog around the neighborhood. So many little sections that nicely flow one to the next. And I think I read this was all off the cuff which is insane. Dude is seriously talented. Being an instrumental purely drops it ever so slightly. That's just a thing I need in music 99% of the time. And it's just piano. An hour of very good piano but it can't be more than that. Damn good stuff though
4
Apr 20 2025
Lost Souls
Doves
Nothing wrong here but it really didn't do anything for me. It's just early 2000s pop like rocky thing. It's just not very compelling. It's not bad but it's nothing.
2
Apr 21 2025
Kala
M.I.A.
I'm actually surprised. Everyone knows paper planes right? It's just a part of the culture. But no one had heard the rest? Maybe that's just me. But holy shit did I hate this. On paper it sounds perfect. But none of it works for me. The weird double vocals that don't even feel synched up or even playing off each other at all. And why is the whole thing recorded on like 3 tracks? I just feel empty when I hear these beats. Like half of what is supposed to be there just isn't. She turned in her half done homework. It's just awful. Paper planes and the final track with timberland feel like the only listen able tracks here. I'm kinda bummed cause i wanted to like it but I just cannot do that
1
Apr 22 2025
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Come onnnn what do you say? It's a masterpiece. Its beautiful in every aspect. There isn't anything left to say. Everyone should listen. And that's that
5
Apr 23 2025
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
This is nice. It makes sense why it's still loved. It's not really my thing. But I know it's good. That's kinda all
3
Apr 24 2025
Suede
Suede
This is a me problem, but I was expecting something more new wave or punk adjacent. This is full of ballads. Like they are good but it's just not my speed.
3
Apr 25 2025
Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
Well. I first heard of the meat puppets because it seemed like Cobain loved them. I always like following the thread of your favorite artists favorite artist. And for a time nirvana was it. But they covered plateau and lake of fire on that really nice unplugged. So I had some knowledge of who these guys were going into this. But I was blown away. It's so good. Packed with a ton of great songs and great instrumental jams. I can't usually abide those vocaless tracks but these kept my attention better than any others I've seen I'm a long time. Just tons of great riffs and melodies. Must listen for any grunge head
5
Apr 26 2025
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Well I saved more than half the album so I think it just has to be a 5. Like half of those songs are slow songs and that's not me really. They are just too good. And the funky songs are amazing. Superstition is a perfect song. I didn't even realize it was Stevie wonder until emarissingly late. But it's just a part of the culture. It's in every animated movie from 2001 to now. But damn he can play the keys. And probably everything else. The absolute god. This is good. Listen. That is all
5
Apr 27 2025
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
A kind of interesting mess is the best I've got here. It's doesn't have a ton of structure but there are some really interesting ideas deep down in there. I'm not opposed to working for it but I don't really want to put the work in for this if you know what I mean? I do enjoy the sort of half gibberish but half English, at least enough to make it feel unsettling, lyrical thing here. After the album finished I got an auto play of Signed Curtain and I let it play just to hear anything else this guy did and he just sings this is the verse and then here is the chorus and so on just explaining his process. That's cool. So maybe I'll be excited to get another one of his on here or just go digging on my own. I was gonna give this a 2 because it's so messy but I'm so intrigued by this guy it's getting an extra point. Maybe it deserves it maybe it doesn't. We'll the final leg of the final song was great by the way. It's of the sea in the best way. I really liked that and if he's got more of that I'm so so sooo down
3
Apr 28 2025
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
I'm not sure. It's fine to listen to but nothing really grabs me. I just don't feel much of anything here. Mayne in another headspace idk
2
Apr 29 2025
Murmur
R.E.M.
2nd day in a row I feel a whole lot of nothing for an album. This one I should like more for sure though. Well the 2nd to last track was very good no I guess it's more than nothing. Surprised though
3
Apr 30 2025
Repeater
Fugazi
Fugazi is a weird one. It's a band I should like but doesn't really do much for me. I liked listening to this but if I never heard it again it would be fine too. But on paper it should be one of my favorites. But it's just not
3
May 01 2025
The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
Some pretty nice psych type stuff and some country twang on some songs. Alot to unpack here. But i listened to it in the worst way. Kinda unfair. My right earbud died like 2songs in. Then it the left died at trck 10 or so. Then I finished the rest later. Couldn't have been worse foe this record. I'll give it a 3 for fairness of all that
3
May 02 2025
Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Before listening to this the only frame of reference I had for frank black is a line from a bloodhound gang song. But I'm glad to know more. This dude has it. Super catchy but feels like it has alot to say. And an hour flew by. Very happy listening.
4
May 03 2025
Heroes
David Bowie
I like bowie most of the time and that's here along with all this ambient stuff. Mostly ambient bullshit. That I'm not into. But the albums namesake is good classic bowie. Just feels like he wrote 4 and a half songs and made it work for a whole album. Not my favorite but still has some good
3
May 04 2025
Shleep
Robert Wyatt
Comeback stories of the century. Wow. I'm happy surprised with this record. I had eno and David Byrne and I didn't like that at all. Then I had robert Wyatt just othe other day and thought how interesting the ideas he had were but couldn't get behind the structure less whatever of that album. But with you bring these two together it actually works. Eno supplies the structure Wyatt needs and Wyatt adds the vocal flair and rhe structure that Enos stuff needs. Very happy here though. Very good all around
4
May 05 2025
Gris Gris
Dr. John
Was expecting something more psychedelic or experimental. And yes some of both of those things are here but not to the degree i thought I was getting into. It's more just a slightly experimental kinda Louisiana type bluegrass type bayou music. It's pretty decent though all things considering.
3
May 06 2025
Van Halen
Van Halen
Just not a van Halen guy ar all. I'll start with the good. Like 80% of this record was hits. They made bank I bet. And the guitar tone really is one of a kind. I do like that. But that's where my list of pros ends. The vocals suck so very much. I hate them 100%. Eruption isn't a song. It's just a solo. What is this doo wop thing they got going on a surprising number of times in 30 minutes. Also there is another pro. It's merciful lengthwise. It's just not my thing. If you love van Halen then hell yes brother sister man friend. I'm happy for you. Just don't play that shit anywhere near me.
1
May 07 2025
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
A bit disappointed here. The first song rules and it got my expectations a hit too high. It's all very nice and listen able but a bit boring compared to the album with the dogs running on it. Feels like it's just a bit too slow and chill for my taste
3
May 08 2025
Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
It's fine. Nothing too cool or too bad. If I could give it a 2.5 I would but I gotta figure out if it's a 2 or a 3. Hmmm. We'll I guess it wasn't bad per say.
3
May 09 2025
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Not that crazy. I appreciate that it's pretty much the indie blueprint for the last 30 years or whatever. There is a little peice of DNA in the new fortress and the walls or whatever dumb name they got. But this was nice nothing that blew my mind but the albums namesake is great. Everything else is fine
3
May 10 2025
Queen II
Queen
So freddy mercury is queen right? At least to me. There are other guys in the band who are probably all great musicians but it's really all about freddy at the end of the day. And it felt like he wasn't here for the 1st half of the record. Sure he was but he didn't have that power and look at me energy that he has on all the hits. Not saying every song has to be that but I was disappointed with this mostly. Some good stuff back loaded but not that good.
3
May 11 2025
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Haven't heard this one before but I doo t care. Bitter-sweet symphony is a perfect song. It rules and there is nothing you can say about it. OK the rest of the tracks are fine but I don't want to listen to them again. I wasn't angry or upset I just wandered away. I couldn't stop thinking about a book im reading and not listening to the music. It's just boring. It's fine but im bored to tears
2
May 12 2025
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
More subdued than I expected from Stevie here. It's still good just slow. Not enough funky peices here for my tastes. But it's still a good time. Worth thr listen for sure. Just alot of slow songs
3
May 13 2025
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Fantano is right. It's not that good. And if you think it's one of the best of all time that's fine. I'll just know your in the cult. Kanye has always been a strange one to me. He's massively influential and that's where my love for him starts and ends. He is my favorite artists favorite artist and I'll always be grateful for that but I just don't like 90% of what he does. There are some brilliant moments here and there but before you know it is on some bullshit again. Like on the 2nd song why are all the vocals slathered in some shitty filter. Why do we need that? But then runaway comes on and it's a perfect song. I don't understand. And in the year of our lord 2025 I don't understand how people can still live in this cult of personality. He's not a good guy but then again I don't think any celebrity is good really anyway. But he's a mentally ill man who we point cameras at 24/7 and then laugh at the insanity. It does really suck. Kanye isn't great but Kanye is Kanye and that's kinda it.
2
May 14 2025
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Well well well. If it isn't some wife beating music. Im joking but only kinda. This is music that I would see tony soprano rough up one of his girlfriends. Maybe that Russian one with the peg leg mom. But all jokes aside it's Sinatra. That's all. From the get go it's exactly what you would expect. And it's good. All around. Not really my favorite thing but i enjoyed my time pretty thoroughly.
4
May 15 2025
Roots
Sepultura
Bro im 30. Im wayyyyyyy past my metal elitist phase. I don't ever listen to it anymore, though I don't have anything against it just not my go to. But damn this rocks. I've been aware of sepultura for a long time and roots bloody roots is just like a metal standard right? But damn the drums on this are too sick. They really drive the whole project. The vocals also are pretty standard but they get some chants going sometimes that I can only assume are Brazilian folk/tribal in origin. Or they could be football chants i don't know but they rule. The guitar is sluge and chunky. Not too crazy and the 4 second guitar solo on a single song was a laugh out loud moment for me. I love it.
5
May 16 2025
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Well this was something. Im not usually a live album guy. I like live music but a recording of a live performance just is the outer shell of what a live show is. But this is remembered as one of the best for a reason. You get little interactions with cash and the crowd. They call out numbers to go visit custody or whatever. The prisoners are yelling out at all sorts of things. How did this happen? Who set this up? What a master of planning. Wow and the songs are fun and funny alot of the time. Alot of them are about prison and getting in trouble. And when his wife comes out to duet and they go bonkers. Its fun. Just all around
5
May 17 2025
Horses
Patti Smith
Pretty middling in my opinion. Im sure if I cared about lyrics this would make sense but I don't. She sings well but not well enough to keep my attention. She did do this cool thing where as she sings she pounds on her chest giving it this kinda sinchopated thing going on. Its creative and I like it alot. But at the end of the days it's just soo subtle for my tastes. Maybe if I get a few more years under my belt it would hit harder but right now it's right in the middle
3
May 18 2025
1977
Ash
We are like 60% of the way there on this one. I grew up in the pop punk era. And this is the beginnings of it being dragged out of the muck. It has that punk DNA but it's completely in the 90s here. It feels like exactly like alot of other stuff of the time but also it's own. Im not sure but it's alright. Girl from mars is funny and silly. Like a thing that a 12 year old would write but I mean so was half that stuff I liked when I was also 12. I enjoyed this but not all the way
3
May 19 2025
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Might be the least me album i can come up with. But I kinda love it. Im not sure how many of these songs I'll be spinning for years to come but damn. They can play and sing. The fiddle is top tier. When its in the mix im happy. And when its other things im also pretty satisfied. Just a great folk cleric thing. Idk what even it is but at the end of the day I enjoyed my time here
4
May 20 2025
Blue
Joni Mitchell
So I've been told this is one of the greats and it very well may be. But its just not for me. Its too subtle and too laid back in its approach. Its good but it doesn't hit that hard for me. Its not to the level I have been told about. She has a powerful voice and I appreciate that alot.
3
May 21 2025
The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
OK this came out the year I was born. So I've never heard this or even was slightly aware of its existence. But damn dude. Its not illmatic buuuttt its very very good. The beats are amazing the whole time. That 1st song with the reversed i think its cymbals but its so so sick. The flows all over rule in that old school way. The rapping is cleaver and good but that producer i can't get over. OK I just looked it up and its dh premier so I guess that's why its good. Damn dude imma be playing this for a bit
4
May 22 2025
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
Lupe Fiasco
So I liked the newest lupe album. It was an enjoyable listen. And this is too. But its off rotation immediately. Its just not my style. Its too lyrical for my tastes. If I cared about that more it would get a higher score but alas I do not. A couple good beats but generally pretty middle of the road for me. Also this is just too long. And I like that it ends on a nice thank you to the hundreds of people who make things like this happen but does it need to be almost 15 minutes long? Its a nice gesture but its excessive. Pretty mid for me
3
May 23 2025
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
I was certain going into this it was gonna get a 3 max but I was wrong. Its pretty much pop bliss. Like I couldn't have guessed this would be anything at all. But I recognized like half or more of the tracks on this. Lime in the coconut? Wtf? That's a song somebody wrote and not just an ever present construct of the human experience? Wow just wow
4
May 24 2025
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Its jimi. He plays guitar gud. What else? I mean in a way its slightly quaint at least compared to those math nerds who chug in metal but they wouldn't even exist without Hendrix. It was an experience and one worth having
4
May 25 2025
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Death by 1000 paper cuts. That's the best way to describe what I just went through. This isn't bad music. Its quite nice actually. Not exactly my style but I can get down for some amount of time. But not this amount of time. Give this man an editor, someone to tell him no. If this was like 12 tracks and maybe 45 minutes of runtime I would very easily give this a positive review but at 3 hours long its a test in patience more than an album. After 7 songs I was already fatigued. And knowing Im only 10% of the way there at that point is agonizing. I did listen to it all but I was done so fast. There are good songs probably but I could not pick them out of this police lineup of every person who ever lived. Its just insane. U have wasted my time and brother stop falling in love with every Barista u ever meet. Yes every woman is beautiful but have some damn restraint. Love isn't this and this only technically counts a music
2
May 26 2025
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Hey its not Garfunkel. I don't know any of either of these guys stuff outside of when they worked together but I got to know some of paul Simon today. I had a good time. Saved a few songs. But I fell off in the second half and didn't care too much for its later parts. Just good pop acoustic and songwriter type stuff. Worth a listen
3
May 27 2025
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
OK so i understand the the armastice type situation that walk this way did for the rock and hip hop and how cool that is. But Aerosmith fucking sucks. Steven Tyler has a horrible voice. Run dmc is better. But my problem with this era or maybe just run dmc is they start the album off rapping nursery rhymes. Like ive hear glorilla do it in a balaclava on whatever radio show that is but its a novelty. Its not anything beyond that. Like damn. OK so to the actual album is heat after song 1. Tricky and my Adidas are classics. I did so many stupid Snowboard tricks on ps2 with that song playing. But after that I just dont get anything out of it other than the aforementioned walk this way. But damn I was expecting more with how much I like those 2 tracks. Bit nothing for me after that
2
May 28 2025
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
This is not the 70s emmylou and I kinda find some issue with that. Its generally just feels more commercial and sterile. She's still a great singer but the instrumentals backing her are not it. Maybe that's just the times it was made in but it doesn't change my feelings about it. I was excited cause I liked peices of the sky quite a decent bit and just didn't get what I liked about that record here. Kind of a shame but its still decent just not me
2
May 29 2025
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Kinda disappointed on this one. Its just too simple and boring. Like if this is your jam I bet its really your jam. Ain't mine
3
May 31 2025
Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Caves vocals are great but I just think the formless post punk shit sucks. Its not interesting and its always so slow and not much happens. Its just boring ballad after boring ballad. Im still going to give it a positive look but its not for me
3
Jun 01 2025
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
I gave nick Cave too high of a score yesterday. Rip. This is a nice album. Its chill and nice. It sounds like the lyrics aren't but I enjoy the sonics of it. Dylans gravel smooth voice is always great if its ur thing. I enjoy a unique voice in all my music. So bobs my uncle or whatever. Its not the best Dylan record. Its not the firey 60s stuff. Its just nice.
3
Jun 02 2025
Connected
Stereo MC's
I haven't been giving good scores recently. Not correct ones at least. I have this one some extra time. And I enjoyed my time. Its nothing too special or even something I'll spin again but its good euro pop. Nothing that probably ever did anything here in the states but it should have got some attention. The cover did have me a hit worried. Its aggressively turn of the millennium. Just a fun time
3
Jun 03 2025
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Jesus that's a sad one. Its great hut damn it hurts. Dude loved his Beatles style double vocals and it hits just like back on Abbey road. Just nice piano and acoustic guitars. But ending your last album on a song tilted "bye" is heart wrenching. Listen to it and cry
4
Jun 04 2025
Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
Its the stripes? 7 nation army. That song that's at every sporting event ever now. Who doesn't know some of this. Jack white is a sick player and his voice fits the bluesy thing that he loves so much. But Meg white is insane. She rules. I think its not even close to the same thing without her. She uses everything she can. I love it. She even sings a teeny tiny bit on this record too. Its very good
4
Jun 05 2025
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Pepper. The band that did pepper. I knew these guys were a little left field but nowhere near this. This is legit so ahead of its time in the mid 80s. All the pre recorded stuff playing all over the thing. Wtf is that? The chugging metal riffs. The more punk inspired stuff. This is alot of what I want. Not perfect but very very good. My only problem is in all this experimental stuff it really just leaves you with 2 songs. Maybe 3. Oh well. I loved it all the same
4
Jun 06 2025
The La's
The La's
That "There She Goes" royalty money must be insane. Good for them if true. But its pretty good Brittish pop rock. Nothing too special other than that song that's been in all movies. But a good enough listen. I appreciate the levity. Tight 35 minutes. No wasted time. Just in and out with a good experience.
3
Jun 07 2025
Kid A
Radiohead
I've always looked at radiohead from the outside. Well im in now. And I always knew I would enjoy what they do. It met or maybe even slightly exceeded the expectations. Super super turn of the millennium. Its so hopeful for the future of sound at least. Can't speak on the lyrics but sonicly its very ahead of the times. Very spacey very ambient. Vocals are on point. Its every ever so slightly uneventful for my tastes but what a good album. And now I'll have to listen to more. Im sure half their output is on here
4
Jun 08 2025
Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
Pretty annoying its not on tidal. Been a while since ive had that. But after a mild wrinkle this thing hits you like a ton of bricks. That first song is amazing. Its weird and kinda experimental. Then it settles in to something that isn't like the first song. Its still very good but I do feel slightly lied to. Bearly. Its just great pop. I had a damn good time with it. I wish it was more like the the opener but very good otherwise.
4
Jun 09 2025
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
New wave goth rock. I dont know the difference. Its the music that the southpark goths would do their little dance to. Good stuff though. I like the synths. Breathy vocals are good. I enjoyed. Not amazing but good and worth the listen
3
Jun 10 2025
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Everything has been said that can be said. I have nothing new. Just listen to it. Its a classic for a reason
5
Jun 11 2025
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
While looking at the related artists it showed Alanis. This isn't alanis. Its good vocally but the backing band just is a boring wonder bread thing. Its just nothing most of the time. Boring as all get out. The best song on the whole record is the accapella track. She sounds great without the distractingly bland instrumentation. Not the worst thing ive ever heard but not worth playing again.
2
Jun 12 2025
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Its some sort of post something. I dont know dude. Its listenable but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to this. It does mix it up but its not for me
2
Jun 13 2025
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Welcome everyone. Rip brian wilson. What a great crop of songs. Dude knew how to write some good music. Very very somber and very fitting 1001 album generator person. Its just good and varried. Its what you want. Its what you need. And its a nice send-off, in our time, for a brilliant music man.
4
Jun 14 2025
So
Peter Gabriel
Not unlistenable but its not special on really any way. Sledgehammer is very catchy but I dont think its good. Just an ear worm. Its like any other mid 80s pop album. Doesn't stand out. Also this is probably me getting my wires crossed cause Phil Collins was also in genesis, but this is the missing music review from Patrick Bateman. This is serial killer music so long as you didn't grow up with it. Yall get a pass. Everyone else no
2
Jun 15 2025
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
I know nothing about bossanova at all, other than surfarossa from the pixies but that's not what this is. Very nice. That opener is a damn good song. I love the guest vocals as well. Kinda wanted more Spanish vocals than are here. They hit the instrumentals hard though. Sinatra is sinatra so you get what you expect. He sounds good over these chill stummed guitars. I liked this more than the one other sinatra ive heard before. Good album
4
Jun 16 2025
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
This is nostalgia bait for me. I wasn't alive when this came out but it still feels like exactly like the first few years of my life. Not that I remember it at all. Just hits the feels. Good album all around. Just nice pop rock stuff. A little tiny bit of punk rock edge. Very very good stuff. Not perfect but pretty damn good.
4
Jun 17 2025
The Stranger
Billy Joel
God this is damn near perfect. Its a 5 star record just listen to it. Honestly the only small small blemish I can think of is the closing track harps on the main theme or motif for a bit too long. But its perfect of its like 90 seconds shorter. Listen to this man and all his very good music. I shouldn't like this even half as much as I do but damn it I love this stuff
5
Jun 18 2025
A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
Site broke last night I think. So from memory I liked this a decent bit. There are some killer synths and the dumbest play well off of its tingly dingly stuff. The vocals remind me of talking heads but quite a bit more subdued. Enjoyable record
3
Jun 19 2025
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
This should be exactly what I like but for some reason it didn't gel with me all that well. Its still good dont get me wrong but I didn't save any tracks and that's weird. I'll have to keep it in the vault for another day. You know sometimes your just not there for it or thinking about other shit and not giving it the time it deserves. I dont think that's what happened but maybe. Maybe the simplicity of it got me but all punk is the born from the same 4 chords. It gets a 3 but it could go higher with repeated listens
3
Jun 20 2025
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
This is the good country. Im not blown away by this record though kinda sadly. Still a good record. Tons of variety. Hits a million different notes. Slow songs. Upbeat songs. Ballads. Title honky tonk. Its just good without standing out too much
3
Jul 03 2025
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Well hurt is here and its still a wild song. Insane to turn the industrial into one of the most simple yet effective songs of all time. This whole record was great even though its mostly covers. And thats crazy. Tons of little guests all over it. And its so damn simple. I could see a guy ar a coffee shop playing almost anything on this by himself. But it just hits so hard. Great record
4
Jul 04 2025
Blunderbuss
Jack White
Jack white outside of the stripes is one of the biggest question marks of my life. The singing is great, the riffs are sick, and I feel nothing every single time I hear his music. On paper it should be a home run but it never turns out that way. I enjoyed my time but I haven't thought about any songs on this record as soon as they are done. I'll probably never listen to this again and thats sad to me. I just dont get it and maybe thats a me problem but even if its not it doesn't change my feelings.
3
Jul 05 2025
2112
Rush
What's up with prog bands making 20 minute songs that are really 3 songs on the same track? Its weird to me. But otherwise its Rush and that's good. I love Gettys voice and dude can play some bass and at the same time? I will never get over how hard that must be. All the musicianship is incredible. But its not all the compelling sadly. It was a good time but I didn't save any tracks. Its a bummer but its the way it is. Still positive but not a life changing experience
3
Jul 06 2025
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
Wow. Unexpected but a banger for sure. The production is amazing. Its exactly what I would think the mid 80s sounds like. I saved a bunch of tracks just on the production alone. And Janet's voice is incredible. Although in black cat she sounds exaclty like her brother. I couldnt hear the family resemblance until then. Not a lyrics guy but it feel conscious and on the bleeding edge. Tough decision now though. Its pretty ballad heavy. Alot of slower stuff and that's not really my think but damn that production is immaculate. Its a very high 4 if I had that kind of granularity but its close enough to get full marks in my book
5
Jul 07 2025
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Actually awful. I just can never get into purely electronic dance music. Its beating a dead horse the genre. Maybe they hit the horse in the ass for a second but its still the same garbage. I have this friend who sends me edm tracks every day and ive only told him this 1000 plus times I hate this music but I still get em. Maybe im just a bastard man. That first song sounds like diarrhea. I hate it very much. And after that its an hour or the same thing over and over again. Terrible. Truly terrible
1
Jul 08 2025
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Full of the most classic tracks of all time. The stoners backing tracks. And loved by sqaures as well. What else can you say about this? These tracks will probably live for so many more years than I could even imagine. They are all that good. My only gripe being that I guess I prefer live cuts of this group more than these studio versions. Very weird for me but some of these songs just sound a little off compared to the versions I grew up with. But thats about all I could say thats quote unquote "bad. Its a great record and you should light one for the band and relax and enjoy. Or just spin it. However you fancy
5
Jul 09 2025
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Another classic. Im not all that into the peps these days but how can you deny this shit? Side A might be one of the strongest half of a recors of all time. Every song is a smash hit platinum banger. Its crazy. Even the less know songs are great. Porcelain was a surprise hit with me. Flea is a great bass player obviously. The guitarist who's name I'll butcher, freciante, is a great player. And the drummer who I should know wraps it all up in a little bow. Then there is keadis. That guy's lyrics show that sound is more important than substance. In the first song the Bing bong shit is insane but it works. I couldnt see peps with anyone else even though I dont really care for his style. Its a classic, listen to it
5
Jul 10 2025
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
Interesting record. Its punky but kinda posty. I like the punk stuff. The other is neat but not my vibe. Too simple and too long. Kinda the same gripes I have with post genres in general. Cool to see the origins but im not all the enamored with it
3
Jul 11 2025
Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
About as toilet plate indie music as I can think of. Its like if Coldplay was kinda cool. I just didn't get anything out of this. It happened and I just want to move on. Kinda sad cause at least if I hate something I felt some kind of emotion. I felt nothing
2
Jul 12 2025
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Its a classic for me at least. Like even in the intro to Rockefeller skank that guy is singing it to get his point across. I feel that in my soul. But as I get older I see too many flaws in things like this. At least flaws to me. Its alot of the shit I hate in other electronic music. its repetitive but it does a better job than most mixing it up. Praise you is a sick song but do I really like it or is it nostalgic? That's where im stuck mostly. Its good but am I just thinking it's good because it was good back then? It gets a positive look but I won't be the funk soul brother anytime soon.
3
Jul 13 2025
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Hmm not sure what to do with this one. I heard some inkling of sonic the hedgehog in the album opener and some wave race 64 in another. The synths and key work are interesting. Reminds my broken gamer brain of things that make it go. But I dont know. I didn't vibe all that well with it. Kinda too poppy and edge less. But still a decent time.
3
Jul 14 2025
Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
I half love this and half hate this. 50/50 split. The first 2 tracks are nothing who cares alt rock. Then it gets aggressive and weird for a while. It just switches back and forth a couple times between speedy growls and the most boring crap of all time. Im gonna have to give it a negative for the whiplash
2
Jul 15 2025
Nevermind
Nirvana
Nevermind is nevermind. Its almost s complete no skips type album. The ender is good in spirit but not that fun to listen to. And stay away has an intro i dont like but otherwise its perfect. Im just nit picking to say something but just listen to this shit and enjoy.
5
Jul 16 2025
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Very interesting this little one. It feels like a slightly too upbeat version of any of the bands who play in the road house in season 3 of twin peaks the return. Its too happy even though I would be shocked if it was happy lyrically.i didn't end up saving any tracks but I for sure need to listen to this again
4
Jul 17 2025
Opus Dei
Laibach
I want to start by saying how I understand that the midi horns can be a put off for some people but holy shit I love them. Its goofy as hell but it works for some unknown reason. It gives me the feeling of a kinda less intense rammstein but im fur thats just me not knowing German music at all. They do have some industrial flair to a song or two and so early in the game. Its pretty good. Not my favorite but a good time marching along to it. As a side when you remaster and album do it all or don't call it a remaster. They cut out the 3 or 4 ambient spoken word songs which to be fair are my least favorite but id still rather listen to them than not.
3
Jul 18 2025
Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Well its mr Smiths man. I clocked it immediately. Dude has a very distinct vocal style. I had a good time with this though id probably rather listen to the smiths instead. Nothing too crazy. Just a solid new wavey alt kinda thing that does the job. Saves a few tracks for later but an ok record
3
Jul 19 2025
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Nothing too engaging for me here. Its alright other than the good songs being 48 minutes long. Its like the song plays for a minute then its 4 minutes of doodling around and then another minute of the actual song and back to fucking around again. It makes it really hard to keep my attention. I feel like some of these songs got edits for the radio unless ive just been unobservant my whole life which is very possible. Its OK and fine and alright
3
Jul 20 2025
Damaged
Black Flag
Easy as pie. Its a near perfect record. I got this one from a highschool friend in the 11th or 12th grade. And I played it over and over again. Rollins growly talk sing and just gutteral raw yells might be one of my favorite vocal performances of all time. I love how real and just kick your ass some songs are and sometimes you get a TV party with dudes screaming about Dallas. Its incredible. The closer damaged 1 is one of the best songs I can think of. You get some classics like gimme gimme gimme. I sure do need some more of this shit. It rocks. It fucks. And I just love every minute of this. Its exactly what I want and nothing more or less. As close to perfect as anything ive reviewed so far. Can't say any more good things about this record. Listen to it, but I get if its not your thing. But if its your thing its really really gonna ne gor you. Hell yeah
5
Jul 21 2025
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
Let's start off by saying this is not political. I dont really like kid rocks politics but that is not at all what this review is about. I hate thats where we gotta start but I have to cause it only gets worse from here. This fucking blows. It feels like a teenager decided he liked run dmc, southern rock but he thinks guns and roses is southern rock, and then rage against the machine made it ok for him to combine all that. It feels so unbelievably disingenuous the whole time. Im a suburban white kid, this is what id make if I tried to make trap music. It wouldnt sound right and no matter how many cosigns I would get wouldn't make it worthwhile. The only thing that sound genuine in the whole record, other than the closer which I do give some props to, is that he drinks, does drugs, and tricks women into sleeping with him. I believe that but nothing else. The opener to fuck you makes me sad generally. He can't call his mom, or his girl, just uncle kracker with some hoes. It just makes me uncomfortable dude. Like make yourelf the villain as a character, dont just be a shit person man. But sure the lyrics suck but the music though? Almost equally terrible. I was certain I would like cowboy or bawita whatever the hell cause I liked them when I was 8. But no. Its just bad all around. Generic bullshit. No bite to anything even though that seems to be the goal of the whole thing is to get a rise out of people but it does nothing even remotely interesting. I can hear all these sounds on other records done better. It feels like a cover band greatest hits. I hated really most of this. It didn't respect my time by being over an hour long. It could have been shit and at least got on with it. But no I have to suffer for that long. The whole thing just feels like he wrote these in his algebra class and still though they were cool when he turned 24 or however old this guy is. I will give some props for the closer cause it does seem to be real and genuine but I need to take them back again cause nothing else does and it feels like I met the dude for 4 minutes at the end after chopping it up for an hour. But damn if you love kid rock thats cool. I feel happy for you but please leave me out of it next time. You guys can like him over there and I'll be over here with anything else.
1
Jul 22 2025
Parallel Lines
Blondie
A blast and a half. This thing is just fun. Nothing too serious but a good time start to finish. Starts off super strong and just bounces up down and around the whole time. Heart of glass is a perfect song and has no issues even a little. I just loved every second. I knew I would always like blondie but now I know. Hopefully there are more of these on here and if not I'll take a little excursion to the blonde zone again soon
4
Jul 23 2025
Blur
Blur
Strong start here but it gets ethereal and whispy after that. Loses it luster for me. I've liked Parklife and the one with the train on it much more. This one just isn't that great to me. Listenable but not worth revisiting. Also song 2 is a bop but it reminds me of middle school basketball cause it was warm ups for the whole time I played ball. Weird blast from the past, good song though
3
Jul 24 2025
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Hello everyone. Rip Ozzy of course. Dude made some killer music. Even from the get go it rules. All sorts of all timers here and even the b side type cuts are also very very good. What I love most about this record is how balanced it is. Everyone gets ample time to shine. Ozzy of course gets to belt it out. The guitars have plenty of moments. And my personal favorite is the bunch of times where the guitar fades out and its just the bass rumbling along. And even a drum solo toward the end. Its just so balanced and I love it. You have heard a bunch of these songs for the last 60 years and they stand the test of time for sure. Just listen to it and savor every second. Its a classic and a pioneer. Do yourself a favor and hit it
5
Jul 25 2025
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
A bit of a departure from the sabbath that everyone had yesterday but I almost think we all came here too as a little joke from Mr 1001 man. The iron man cover is funny but a pretty unique rendition. I liked it. Love fool is a song ive known forever but never once thought about who sang it. And its still a good one. The other songs here are also pretty good. Nothing too crazy but the singers voice is very nice and one of a kind. Just a laid back chill kinda time. Enjoyable if not the most engaging thing of all time. Worth a listen though for sure
3
Jul 26 2025
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I was aware of t Rex for quite a while but I have never ever heard anything by them so I went in completely blind. And I was not expecting what I got at first. I thought they were more hard rock like zep or something similar but I got a more old-school almost Beatles ish thing. Or at least that era. I won't lie it threw me for a loop for a bit. But I got there eventually. I enjoyed the 2nd half quite alot and if I relisten to the 1st half I'll bet im on it too. Bang a gong everyone knows and I didn't even know thats what it was saying until seeing the title. Its a good one. There are some kinda metaly growls at parts and maybe even a bit of proto punk vibes at times too. It took some time for me to get going here but ive really enjoyed the time spent here. I hope to get some more Rex at some point
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Jul 27 2025
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
I only know of basement jaxx because of 2 things. The 100 gecs remix of where's your head at and the same base song on Disney's extreme skate adventure, banger game btw if u like thps4. The latter is pretty weird but the 1st makes so much sense. Im not a dance guy. I appreciate it but its too repetitive and boring usually. Its supposed to be that way but I like things that mix it up constantly and I get it here surprisingly at least at first. I think up until always be there is perfection. Its straight up some of the best shit ive heard in a while and the 100 gecs crossover just makes more sense hearing that stuff. It does fall off pretty hard after that when it just gets to straight dance shit. Its not for me. It tries to mix it up and I commend it but for me to be down it needs some radical swings and its just pretty predictable. Im torn cause after song 2 I was ready to give it a 5 no joke. But then I got 1 dance song then another and by the start of the 3rd track in a row I was going to have to drop it some. That first half rips so hard though it can't be a 3 even if I really didn't like the 2nd half. Its just too perfect to start. I saved all of those first 6 or 7 cuts and that says alot
4
Jul 28 2025
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Classic of classics here. And I love it. But... pretty hate machine is just better in almost all ways. This commits and pulls off the industrial sound way better but the songs just aren't there for me personally. I had to put on thier debut after this and its just my preferred listen. I think downward is bookended well but that middle portion doesnt have good enough songs. It nails the concept and if thats what your here for then it sticks the landing. I want memorable songs and this doesnt have it other than closer. I'll shit on it all day for fun but its still incredible. Its still damn near perfect but I just have my own thoughts that are outside of the normal convention. Pretty hate machine is a 5 and this is like a 4.8. Why cry over spilt milk here. Listen to it and feel the factory around you
5
Jul 29 2025
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Ayyy I had the sinatra with one of these guys before and I enjoyed that but this is pure. Its so laid back and just nice. I could just put this on and get an ice cold drink and chill in a cabana for a while. Bossanova I think but I know nothing about this style of music. All I know is I like it. Not sure what else I need but I got that
4
Jul 30 2025
Survivor
Destiny's Child
Its alright. Im not a big Beyonce guy to begin with. I think having some other ladies to bounce off of does make it better but its still whatever to me. Like it not bad but Its not really for me either. The hits are great and also dance with me are the stand outs. But alot of it is slow ballads which is not my style at all. Fine enough
3
Jul 31 2025
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Well shit. This wasn't what I was expecting to write here. Its good in a way. But its nowhere near new and exciting. The biggest problem with this album is it just harps on nwa every single chance it gets. With similar beats and flows and even samples from songs they put out the year prior. Like damn ice get ur own thing going here, dont just coast on nwa forever. Its disappointing for sure. But if you liked nwa your getting more of the same and thats a plus if in that camp. I love straight outta Compton and should like this but id just rather listen to soc every time. There are a few tracks on the backend that start to try something new but its just too little too late unfortunately. Decent record but it should be so much more than we got
2
Aug 01 2025
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Shocked at how normal this is. Gobsmacked brother. I have heard trout mask replica before this so I had some expectations to be fair. Its almost nothing like that. Beefs vocals are cleaner but they still are what they are. Im not including the cd deluxe tracks i did also listen to but those are much closer to trout and in turn what I thought I was getting. Its just pretty good oldie style rock. Nothing incredible but for sure not bad. I had a fun time thinking what if this was the Beatles. How insane the world would be in that timeline. Fun thought experiment even if completely ridiculous. Grabbed a few songs for the likes but im not sure if I'll be back to this one. I want the weird the strange the fucking wildness and its just not what this is but thats alright
3
Aug 02 2025
Moving Pictures
Rush
Its the quintessential rush to most people and i think it mostly lives up to the title. The first half is insane. Just line up the hits and profit. Good stuff. After that it kinda looses me a bit. Just long ass songs. But its still decent. The playing on the whole record is top notch. Just some of the best at the time doing it the best. Getty is a bass machine. Neal bangs em out like hell. And the guitar guy who I always forget put up some catchy and fun riffs. Just a solid good time all around.
4
Aug 03 2025
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
As a big tribe guy how have I not heard this until now? Its not the same but its from the same vein for sure. The production is so not typical for the time. Its not the real old school style nor is it the gangster stuff on the horizon. It feels like it was so far ahead of its time that it jumped a generation almost. Its still kinda basic flows but they are fun and funny at times. Just a really really good time. I can't belive it took this long oh my god. Everyone else should jump on this too please pleeeeaassseee
5
Aug 04 2025
Make Yourself
Incubus
This feels so much like childhood. It came out at a perfect time in my life. The record has way more songs I remember than I ever would have thought. Oh its just pardon me and drive. No way dude. Stellar and the warmth join the chat. Some banger songs. Its alot overall though. You get some hip hop inspired turntables, metal guitars, the ethereal singing that maybe has a pop punky vibe to it, and put it all together in an unholy amalgamation and you end up here. Oh and some funny burt Reynolds. No wonder I like weird fusion shit. Way better album than I thought I was getting into. Pleasant surprise
4
Aug 05 2025
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Not too much to say here. Its good but nothing too spectacular for my tastes. Man on the moon is great. Same with everybody hurts but I think everyone likes those songs. Also very fond of the instrumental after everybody hurts, new Orleans instrumental 1. Very good. Probably my favorite. Just solid new wavy pop rock with an i think Irish tinge. Whatever they are the accent its neat. All around enjoyable without being mind blowing
3
Aug 06 2025
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Alright so i know almost nothing about jazz so take whatever I say from here on out with a grain or two of salt. But I liked this very much. Its so fascinating to hear some of the best players in the world basically write a song on the fly. I know you start with some standard and build up from that foundation but I dont know the standards so it might as well be from scratch. They just go on runs that feel like they were practiced and rehearsed but its not. Some smart people for sure. Monk plays the keys so artfully and the others who I dont know sorry play their instruments with just as much skill. My favorite part is whatever mallet instrument, that I'll just call a xylophone even though it might not be, on pannonica are incredible. It tickles me to no end. What a great part. And everything else just flows well start to finish. I may know nothing but im happy all the same.
4
Aug 07 2025
Feast of Wire
Calexico
Initially this record was very off-putting. The vocals had a very gross cleaness that made me shiver a little bit. The instrumentals brought me back in much more that I thought it would. Nice little Latin rooted songs. Im still not very into the vocals but I ended up liking this pretty decently.
3