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Tue Aug 30 2022
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
It definitely wasn't bad, but wasn't quite the type of music I prefer to listen to. Some songs went on a bit long for me, but I understand why they were as long as they were. My favourite songs were Just Like a Woman and Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine).
3
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Wed Aug 31 2022
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
This was really close to the kind of music I like to listen to, but none of the songs really grabbed me. Not a bad album. My favourite song was For Tomorrow.
3
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Thu Sep 01 2022
John Prine
John Prine
While the music wasn't exactly what I'm into, I appreciate the topics this album tackles. I definitely understand why people would really like this album. My favourite song was Hello in There.
3
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Fri Sep 02 2022
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
I really enjoyed this album's sound and tone. I liked every single song on the album. I also like the singer's voice quite a bit, but I could understand why others might not. My favourite songs were probably Me and the Major and The Stars of Track and Field.
5
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Sat Sep 03 2022
Celebrity Skin
Hole
A lot of the songs on this album sounded the same to me. Some songs had interesting parts, but the way they progressed wasn't interesting to me and was often predictable. The beginning of the album left me underwhelmed for the most part, but I think the album got a little better towards the end. My favourite songs were Northern Star and Hits so Hard.
2
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Sat Sep 03 2022
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
This album got better as it went on. I liked its sound, but none of the songs jumped out at me. My favourite song was probably Lost in the Dream, but, again, nothing jumped out at me particularly.
3
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Sun Sep 04 2022
My Generation
The Who
I enjoyed this album quite a bit. My favourite song was The Kids are Alright, but I liked a lot of the songs off of this album.
4
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Mon Sep 05 2022
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
I completely understand why this album is on here, but it is hard to sit down and listen to. Definitely meant to be dance music. My favourite song with Breathe.
2
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Tue Sep 06 2022
Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
I really enjoyed the sound and atmosphere of this album. I'm not sure what else to say about it except that it's good. My favourite songs were probably Thank You Boys and Summertime Rolls, but it's kind of hard to choose.
4
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Wed Sep 07 2022
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
I liked this album a lot. I don't really know what else to say about it. It makes me excited to listen to more Stevie Wonder. My favourite songs were probably Visions and Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing.
5
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Thu Sep 08 2022
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
While this is usually compared to The Rolling Stones, I think this album manages to have a unique sound. It could definitely benefit from a remaster. My favourite song was City Lights.
3
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Fri Sep 09 2022
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
This is not my cup of tea by far. I understand why it's on here, and I am glad that people can enjoy it, but it's just not for me. My favourite song was probably Hero, but I didn't like any of them very much.
1
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Sat Sep 10 2022
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Even if Morrissey isn't a great person, so I've heard, I enjoy his voice. I didn't expect to like this album quite as much as I did, since I'm not incredibly familiar with The Smiths, but I was pleasantly surprised. My favourite songs were Frankly, Mr Shankly, The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, and There is a Light that Never Goes Out, but I liked everything off the album.
5
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Sun Sep 11 2022
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
This wasn't what I was expecting the album to sound like going into it, but it's okay. I like some of the themes and ideas that the songs tackle. The problem is I like these ideas more than I like the sound of the song. My favourite song was This Woman's Work. Almost every other song kind of sounded the same.
3
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Mon Sep 12 2022
Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
This was an interesting album, sound wise This sounds very 80's despite being released in the 70's. I like the singer's voice for the most part, but it can be a tiny bit grating at some points. My favourite songs were I Can't Do Anything, Highly Inflammable, and Warrior in Woolworths.
4
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Tue Sep 13 2022
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
I don't have much to say about this album. The songs were inoffensive. Not bad, but not amazing either. My favourite song was Twice as Hard.
3
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Wed Sep 14 2022
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Definitely not the worst country music I've ever heard, but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it. I think the singer's voice was soothing. My favourite song was probably Pretty Polly, but nothing particularly stood out to me.
3
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Thu Sep 15 2022
In It For The Money
Supergrass
This album had an intriguing sound, and definitely picked up right at the end. My favourite songs were Hollow Little Reign, Sometimes I Make You Sad, and You Can See Me.
4
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Fri Sep 16 2022
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
I enjoyed this more that I thought I was going to. I've been told Pink Floyd is just noise, but it was enjoyable noise. My favourite song was Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5).
4
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Sat Sep 17 2022
Who's Next
The Who
I respect this album, and it does have some good songs, but I found it to be a little boring to listen to. My favourite song was Going Mobile.
3
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Sun Sep 18 2022
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
When I saw this album was country, I had low expectations, but this actually wasn't bad. A lot of the songs felt very long, despite only being four minutes or so in length, but it wasn't necessarily in a bad way. My favourite song was Joy.
3
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Mon Sep 19 2022
Live Through This
Hole
I did not have high hopes for this album after listening to Celebrity Skin, but I actually really enjoyed this album. It's more of the sound I was hoping for. I loved Courtney Love's vocals in this album. The lyrics and themes were pretty depressing, but that's part of what I liked about it. While it wasn't my favourite song, I loved the way that Rock Star started and ended, and it was a great way to finish the album. My favourite songs were I Think That I Would Die, Jennifer's Body, and Doll Parts.
5
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Tue Sep 20 2022
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
I like other Chemical Brothers songs, so I was hoping I'd like this album more than I did. Not bad, but nothing really stuck out to me. My favourite song was One Too Many Mornings.
3
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Wed Sep 21 2022
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I liked some of the songs off of Speakerboxxx, but I didn't think much of it. Not that it was bad, just not my thing. I probably would have given Speakerboxxx a three by itself. However, I really liked The Love Below. The interludes in The Love Below usually made me laugh and we're enjoyable to listen to. My favourite songs were My Favorite Things, Prototype, and She Lives In My Lap.
4
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Thu Sep 22 2022
New Forms
Roni Size
I was a little scared of this album going into it, but it's actually alright. The problem is the average song length is 6 minutes, making this album over two hours long. I like a lot of the beats, but they didn't need to be six minutes long. It's a slog to get through. My favourite song was Brown Paper Bag.
3
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Fri Sep 23 2022
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
I didn't expect to like this album as much as I did, but I'm a sucker for piano. The songs blend together sometimes, but I still enjoy all of them. My favourite songs were Timer and Once It Was Alright Now (Farmer Joe).
5
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Sat Sep 24 2022
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
I thought I'd be giving this album a 5 going into it, but it's sadly not the case. It was still really good though. Some of the songs just didn't grab my attention. The songs that did catch my attention, however, were amazing. My favourite songs were El Condor Pasa, Cecilia, and So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright.
4
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Sun Sep 25 2022
Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
I liked this album. I found that his voice could be a little grating at times when it begins to sound scratchy. The actual songs and instrumentation were pretty good though. Overall, this seems to be a strong debut album. My favourite songs were Let Love Rule and Does Anybody Out There Even Care.
4
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Mon Sep 26 2022
Document
R.E.M.
I think this album was pretty much what I expected. I'm glad to listen to more R.E.M. and see what their sound is like beyond the hits. I enjoyed the album. My favourite song is The One I Love.
4
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Tue Sep 27 2022
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
I went into the album thinking I was gonna end up giving it a 2 or a 3, but oh my God, was I wrong. I absolutely love the sound of this album. I think having headphones on definitely helps this album. My only critic for the album would probably be that I wish the sound varied ever so slightly more from each song, but even so, I still loved this album. The 90's are truly becoming my more divisive decade. My favourite song was probably I Wear Your Ring, but it's hard to choose.
5
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Wed Sep 28 2022
Van Halen
Van Halen
I haven't listened to almost any albums that are important to these genres because it's not my thing, so I didn't expect to like this. This was a really fun listen though. There's definitely some iconic songs on here. The guitar really shines through. It's crazy to think that this came out in 1978. My favourite songs were I'm the One and Little Dreamer.
4
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Thu Sep 29 2022
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
This album was kind of boring to me. Basically every song is one note. They don't sound bad, but they don't do much to keep my attention. But this was alright. my favourite song was Song for Sharon.
3
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Fri Sep 30 2022
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
I like the sound of this album a lot. Not every song did something I liked, but it was still interesting to hear. The themes in this album were definitely interesting. My favourite song was Play to Win.
4
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Sat Oct 01 2022
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
I'm unsure how to feel about this album. Some of the back beats on this album are pretty good, but my issue is that I end up enjoying the back beats more than the rap. But then, on the instrumental pieces, I find myself a bit bored. I'm sure the raps are lyrically impressive, but they generally don't stand out to me. I know Sabotage is the big song off of this album, but I don't really care for it. Still, this album definitely has a lot of interesting sounds. It's rather eclectic. It makes me a bit sad that I got this Beastie Boys album before any others, because I won't get to see how their music evolved to this. I doubt it, but maybe I'd like a different album of theirs more. Maybe I just don't understand Beastie Boys. My favourite song was Get It Together.
3
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Sun Oct 02 2022
All Mod Cons
The Jam
There were elements of every song that I liked, but it wasn't exactly what I wanted. I liked the album about as much as I thought I would. Wasn't bad, but wasn't especially notable to me. My favourite song was probably Mr Clean, but no one song particularly jumped out at me.
3
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Mon Oct 03 2022
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
This was certainly an interesting album. I imagine it was impressive compared to everything else at the time. I don't think it's really my thing though. My favourite song was Phaedra.
3
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Tue Oct 04 2022
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
This was okay. I thought I was gonna dislike it because it's blues, but it wasn't bad. Can't remember what anything sounds like though. My favourite song was Irganda.
3
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Wed Oct 05 2022
Funeral
Arcade Fire
I feel like part of why this album means so much to people is because they grew up with it, but I didn't have that experience. I have no prior experience with this band going into this. I'm not fond of the singer's voice, which is something I rarely find myself saying. It's not bad or anything, but sometimes it takes me a little out of the music. His voice kind of reminds me of the singer of Modest Mouse, but if you took away his unique way of singing. A couple songs on this album were good. Most didn't really resonate with me. Some songs kind of feel like they're aimed at teenagers, which is probably what seems to make it a popular coming of age album. Doesn't do much for me though. Maybe I just don't get indie music from this era. By the last song, I was just waiting for the album to end. My favourite song was Neighborhood #2 (Laika).
3
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Thu Oct 06 2022
Raw Power
The Stooges
This album kind of felt like it went in one ear and out the other. I'm sure it was really impressive at the time, considering it was 1973. But, for me, it doesn't really make an impression, except for some of the vocals and guitar. My favourite song was I Need Somebody.
3
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Fri Oct 07 2022
Odelay
Beck
I expected to like this album going into it, but I was surprised by how much I liked it. I don't have much experience with Beck's music, but I'm glad to say I enjoyed this album. The music often takes unexpected turns that leave me pleasantly surprised. My favourite song was Ramshackle.
5
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Sat Oct 08 2022
Teen Dream
Beach House
I didn't expect much going in, but this was nice. Probably my favourite album from the 2010's that I've gotten so far. I do wish some of the songs were shorter, but it was pretty good overall. My favourite songs were Used to Be and Lover of Mine.
4
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Sun Oct 09 2022
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
I was scared of this album because it was labelled country, but I ended liking it quite a bit. It starts out pretty strong. It kinda loses me towards the end of the album. I did not like Dust very much compared to everything else, and it's a bit hard to overlook that when there are only seven songs on the album and it's almost seven minutes long. I was gonna give it a 4, but I'm going to barely give it a 3 instead. My favourite song was Second Hand Woman.
3
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Mon Oct 10 2022
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
I went into this with low expectations, but I liked it quite a bit more than I thought I was going to. I'm not usually too into rock and roll and rockabilly stuff, but this album manages to make it sound a little more interesting. I'm pleasantly surprised. I was gonna give this a 3, but I ended up liking it enough that I'm gonna give it a 4. My favourite songs were Alison and I'm Not Angry.
4
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Tue Oct 11 2022
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
As a big Beatles fan, I actually look over Sgt. Pepper a lot because there's other albums of theirs I prefer. But upon listening to it, I realise enjoy this album quite a bit as well. I was gonna give it a 5 no matter what, but listening to it all together in one sitting made me respect it me. My favourite songs were She's Leaving Home, Within You Without You, and Lovely Rita.
5
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Wed Oct 12 2022
Blur
Blur
This album was definitely better than the other Blur album I got. This one felt like it was leaning further away from being Britpop, and that's a good thing for me. It's funny, for someone who likes Gorillaz quite a bit, Blur doesn't seem to click with me as easily. I guess they are different, but still. Most of the songs on this album are okay, with a few duds and a few standouts. My issue is that nothing really stands out to me besides the first two or three songs. I didn't enjoy the album enough to give it a higher rating. My favourite songs were Beetlebum and Song 2.
3
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Thu Oct 13 2022
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I've heard Sultans of Swing before, but nothing else, so I was kind of interested when everything else on the record sounded like. This album was very solid. The guitar on here is enjoyable. Sometimes the things he does with his voice reminds me of Bob Dylan. I didn't like it enough to give it a 5, but it's still really good. My favourite songs were Sultans of Swings, Down to the Waterline, and Wild West End.
4
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Fri Oct 14 2022
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
I like the sound of this album. I wish the songs were a bit more different from each other, or that they were shorter. They all kinda blend together for me. I'm hoping that maybe I'll like one of their other albums more. This one was still an enjoyable listen. My favourite song was Only Shallow.
4
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Sat Oct 15 2022
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
The songs on this album felt a lot longer than 2-4 minutes a pop. They weren't bad, but a lot of them barely stuck out to me. Still, I really enjoyed a few of the songs on here. I'm hoping I'll like some other The Doors albums more. My favourite songs were Blue Sunday, Queen of the Highway, and Indian Summer.
3
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Sun Oct 16 2022
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
I've come to really like Nirvana in the past few years. I enjoy every single song off of this album, and I knew right away it'd be getting a 5. My favourite songs are probably About A Girl, The Man Who Sold the World, and Lake of Fire, but it's really hard to choose.
5
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Mon Oct 17 2022
Achtung Baby
U2
I don't have much experience with U2. I like a few of their songs, but I've made no effort to seek out more U2. This was okay. Some songs did nothing for me, but there were a few songs I enjoyed. I wonder if I'll end up liking Joshua Tree more or less than this. My favourite songs were probably So Cruel and Mysterious Ways.
3
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Tue Oct 18 2022
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
A lot of these songs had interesting things going on in them. I just wish some of them were shorter, or that they progressed further. Still, not bad. My favourite songs were He's the Greatest Dancer and We Are Family.
4
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Wed Oct 19 2022
Close To The Edge
Yes
I already know I like prog rock, so I was excited for this album. It was a joy to listen to. It's nice listening to more Yes. I don't like it enough for 5 stars, but it's pretty close. My favourite song was Siberian Khatru.
4
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Thu Oct 20 2022
Scott 2
Scott Walker
I'm surprised that this one has such a low rating. I think it's pretty good. He has an impressive voice, and the orchestration is great. I am a sucker for strings. My favourite songs were Next, The Amorous Humphrey Plugg, and The Girls and The Dogs.
4
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Fri Oct 21 2022
Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Adam Ant's music is pretty close to something I'd like, but there's only a few of his songs that seem to grab my interest. This album was alright, and I did like a few songs off of it, but, again, most of the songs were almost something I'd like, but not quite. Maybe I'd like another album of his more. My favourite songs were Los Rancheros and Don't Be Square (Be There).
3
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Sat Oct 22 2022
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
When I first saw this album title and the cover, I didn't expect it to actually sound like shanty music, so that was a bit of a surprise. I don't think I'm as into the shanty music as some people seem to be, but it sure is unique. This album might have gotten a higher rating if it was shorter, because the novelty wears off somewhat fast and then the album just sounds boring. It's not awful, but not my things, really. I'm okay with one shanty, but not eighteen. My favourite song was I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day.
2
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Sun Oct 23 2022
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
I don't think music like this is really for me. That being said, it was alright. There were a few pretty good songs on here. But this sound gets a bit old after 13 songs. My favourite songs were We Will Not Be Lovers and World Party.
3
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Mon Oct 24 2022
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
This album was alright. Maybe a little boring, but I still enjoyed it. It's funny that I got a little sick of every song being about romance, because I usually don't mind that. Anyway, not bad. Elvis might just not be quite up my alley. My favourite song was Dirty, Dirty Feeling.
4
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Tue Oct 25 2022
White Ladder
David Gray
I don't have much background knowledge about this album, but it's 90's pop, so I wasn't expecting to like it very much. I wasn't wrong with that assumption. I don't understand why every song is at least 4 minutes or longer. They don't really need to be. I also don't much care for his voice. The instrumentation isn't bad, and it'd be accurate to say it's my favourite part of the album, but it still doesn't make me like the songs very much. The music isn't offensively bad or anything, but it sure did go in one ear and out the other. It's interesting that there's a cover of a Soft Cell song, but it's inferior to the original. Also, I know the Soft Cell version is already five minutes long, but there was really no reason to extend this cover to be nine minutes long. I was glad to be done with this. My favourite song was My Oh My.
2
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Wed Oct 26 2022
Hysteria
Def Leppard
This was okay. Every song was about one or two minutes longer than it needed to be. There's some good stuff on here though. I'm hoping I'll like Pyromania more when I listen to it. My favourite song is probably Love Bites.
3
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Thu Oct 27 2022
Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
I didn't mind this album. Unlike some people, I don't care that it's in another language and that doesn't detract from my experience with it. I hoped that I'd like this album a bit more, but the songs kinda blended together and didn't do too much to catch my attention. Also, as a side note, some of the clapping is really grating with headphones. My favourite song was probably Les Toros Avec Final, but barely any of the songs stuck out to me.
3
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Fri Oct 28 2022
Bummed
Happy Mondays
I wasn't expecting to dislike listening to this album, but I did. It picks up a bit around the second half of the album, but it's still not great. It's just slightly better than the first few songs. The songs are pretty boring and unsatisfying to listen to. They don't really change that much over the course of their duration. Some songs have something going for them, but, again, they don't develop. I actually didn't mind the singer's voice that much, but it doesn't do anything all that notable in any of these songs. My favourite song was Bring A Friend.
2
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Sat Oct 29 2022
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
I knew only a few Dead Kennedys songs before I listened to this album, all of which are on here, but I enjoyed what I had heard. I wasn't sure what expect of this album, given that punk is kind of hit-or-miss with me, but I thought it was good. The album has a nice energy to it. The songs manage to differentiate themselves from one another. I also like this singer's voice quite a bit. This a very solid punk album. My favourite song was California Uber Alles.
4
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Sun Oct 30 2022
Ctrl
SZA
I didn't like the first few songs, but the rest of the album is better. Still, I didn't like it enough to give it a higher rating. There were elements of something I liked in this album. I thought the little phone interludes were cute. My favourite song was Normal Girl.
2
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Mon Oct 31 2022
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
This album was better than I expected it to be. I was scared by the track lengths, but I really liked listening to this album. I do agree with others that the intro to By The Time I Get To Phoenix is longer than it needed to be. It's weird to hear his voice, because I'm so used to him voicing Chef on South Park, but I got past that pretty quickly. He definitely has a nice, soothing voice. It's perfect for this style of music. To think that this was 1969 is crazy. My favourite song was Walk On By.
4
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Tue Nov 01 2022
Moon Safari
Air
I have not had the best luck with electronica albums on here, so this was a much needed change of pace. The songs may be a little longer than they really need to be sometimes, but at least they're not consistently seven minutes long like other 90's electronica. The songs are enjoyable and they sound interesting, progressing just enough to keep my interest throughout the song. My favourite songs were Sexy Boy and You Make it Easy.
4
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Wed Nov 02 2022
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
I liked this more than I thought I would, but it's getting a 3, as I was expecting to give it a two. I'd say I generally preferred the songs that were a bit softer. You can kind of tell that this is a historically important album just by listening to it, at least in my opinion. Still, didn't impress me enough to get a higher rating. My favourite songs were Expecting to Fly, Broken Arrow, and Hung Upside Down.
3
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Thu Nov 03 2022
Infected
The The
I was scared to listen to this album at first, mainly because of the cover, which is silly. I was also a little scared because of the reviews. I should have known I would like it when I saw the genres though. I didn't like it enough to give it 5 stars, but I really like it for what it is. It definitely has a distinct sound. My favourite song was Heartland.
4
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Fri Nov 04 2022
Manassas
Stephen Stills
This was pretty close to getting a 2, but it still consistently had things that I liked. It felt very long. Not much to say. Most of it wasn't my thing. My favourite song was It Doesn't Matter.
3
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Sat Nov 05 2022
Thriller
Michael Jackson
I knew this would be a 5 when I got it, as I enjoy a lot of songs off of here already. I liked the songs that I hadn't heard before a lot, which I kind of didn't expect. Great album! My favourite songs were The Girl Is Mine, Baby Be Mine, and The Lady in My Life.
5
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Sun Nov 06 2022
Paris 1919
John Cale
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this album, but it was pretty good. Every song started in a way that had me hooked and interested in what was to come. I like his voice too. It kinda reminds me of Morten Harket's voice. It wasn't perfect, but this was a good album. My favourite song was Graham Greene.
4
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Mon Nov 07 2022
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
This generator has shown me that I actually really enjoy Stevie Wonder's music. I don't know what else to say about this album other than that it's good. My favourite songs were probably Maybe Your Baby, Blame it on the Sun, and Superstition. Lot's of good stuff on here.
5
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Tue Nov 08 2022
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
I don't like metal very much, but System Of A Down has always been different. I really like System Of A Down, but I hadn't heard their first album before, so I was excited to listen to it. Luckily, it still has the same quality that I like about their later music. I absolutely love the singer's voice, and that still holds true in this album. My favourite song was Suggestions.
5
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Wed Nov 09 2022
The Band
The Band
I don't really know what to say about this album. It has a cool sound. I enjoyed it. I don't think there's really anything wrong with the album, but I don't like it enough to give it a higher rating. My favourite song is Across The Great Divide.
4
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Thu Nov 10 2022
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
I wasn't expecting much going in, because I don't think I like this type of music very much, but this was a very solid album, especially for a debut album. Axl Rose's singing range is very impressive. Going from his voice in Welcome To The Jungle to his voice in It's So Easy was jarring, obviously in a good way. I know it's a very mainstream song, but I've always had a soft spot for Sweet Child O' Mine. But, overall, solid album. My favourite songs were It's So Easy and Sweet Child O' Mine.
4
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Fri Nov 11 2022
Disraeli Gears
Cream
The first four songs were really good and caught me by surprise. The rest of the album was alright, but not as good as these beginning songs. Still, I liked this album more than I thought I might. My favourite songs were Sunshine Of Your Love, Strange Brew, and World of Pain.
4
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Sat Nov 12 2022
Urban Hymns
The Verve
This album was absolutely awful to get through. Everything was boring. When a song did have potential, it was ruined because the song went on for five minutes without changing. I know people like Bitter Sweet Symphony, but I find it grating. Not a fun use of 75 minutes of my life. I'm glad people can enjoy this, but I don't understand. My favourite song was Sonnet.
1
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Sun Nov 13 2022
Either Or
Elliott Smith
I've wanted to listen to Elliott Smith's music for a while now, so I was excited when I got this album. I expected to like it, and I definitely did. I like the overall feeling and tone of this album. My favourite song was Between the Bars.
4
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Mon Nov 14 2022
Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
This isn't a very interesting album to me. I found the first and last song to be particularly boring. I don't mind the music, but it's just not for me. My favourite song was Ballede de Melody Nelson.
2
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Tue Nov 15 2022
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
I already liked Take Me Out, but I wasn't sure if I'd like everything else when I got this album. The first few songs had me hesitant, but I started really enjoying this album by the time I got to the end. I didn't love everything, but there were quite a few great songs on here. My favourite songs were probably Take Me Out, The Dark of the Matinee, and Darts of Pleasure, but it was surprisingly hard to choose.
4
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Wed Nov 16 2022
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
It is criminal that this album is not on any streaming services. This is an awesome album. I'd love to have it on vinyl. I was jamming the entire time. I went into this album expecting to give it a 4 because of its genres, but came out eager to give it a 5. My favourite songs were Rivers of My Fathers, A Very Precious Time, and The Bottle.
5
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Thu Nov 17 2022
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
I don't think I'll like Springsteen's other albums very much if this is his most accessible one. I didn't think anything of more than half the songs on this album. His voice can be a little grating, especially in Born in the U.S.A. I didn't expect to like this album much, but there were actually a few songs on here that I liked. My favourite song was Cover Me.
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Fri Nov 18 2022
B-52's
The B-52's
I had heard Rock Lobster before, as I'm sure everyone has, but I never thought too much of it. Upon relistening to it, I loved it. This album is a ton of fun. I found that I was bopping my head and tapping my foot for the whole thing. I totally get why a lot of people give this album a low score, because it has a pretty unique sound, especially in the vocals. I, personally, love the unique sound this album brings. I'm a sucker for people with distinctive singing voices like this. I didn't expect to be giving this album such a high score, but here we are. My favourite songs were Dance This Mess Around and Rock Lobster.
5
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Sat Nov 19 2022
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
When I listened to the first few songs, I was worried this album might be a bit boring. The second half of the album is pretty great though. The instrumentation really comes through in this half, and it does more interesting things. I liked everything on this second half. Also, it's insane that The Beach Boys were already on their eighth studio album by 1965, when their debut was only in 1962. My favourite songs were Please Let Me Wonder and She Knows Me Too Well.
4
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Sun Nov 20 2022
The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
I had just gotten another Bruce Springsteen album a few days before this one. I thought that one was okay, but most of it wasn't my thing, so when I got this, I was not excited. I was right to not be excited, because I very much disliked listening to this. The whole time I was listening, I was waiting for it to be over. It made me envy the people who are okay rating an album after listening to two or three songs. This album kind of all sounds the same, and you pretty much know what to expect from the album after the first song. A few songs have a little bit of a different sound, but that doesn't make up for the sound of the rest of the album. The worst part was that this album is that it's 72 minutes long. I was excited that it was finally over. I'm glad some people can enjoy this music and the meaning behind the lyrics, even if I can't. I just don't get it. I guess my favourite song was Worlds Apart, but I don't really want to listen to anything from this album again.
1
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Mon Nov 21 2022
Sincere
Mj Cole
This was actually a bit better than I was expecting. Not amazing, but better than a lot of the other electronica albums I have listened to. The songs actually manage to be interesting and aren't way too long. My favourite songs were Rough Out Here, Hold On To Me, and Free My Mind.
3
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Tue Nov 22 2022
Tapestry
Carole King
This album has quite a few good songs on it and it's a solid album all together. I'm a sucker for music like this, and I do enjoy her voice. My favourite songs were So Far Away, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? and It's Too Late.
4
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Wed Nov 23 2022
Orbital 2
Orbital
This was alright. I actually didn't mind listening to this, despite me not having a good track record with electronica on this website. There's just something about it that sounds a little different to me. The intro was interesting. Some of the songs on here could probably stand to be shorter though. My favourite song was Planet of the Shapes.
3
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Thu Nov 24 2022
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
I've heard of the Kinks before, but I haven't gone out of my way to listen to any of their music. I wasn't sure what to expect. I was surprised by how much I liked this album. I'm gonna be looking forward to the other Kinks albums on this list now. My favourite songs were She's Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina, Australia, and Drivin'.
4
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Fri Nov 25 2022
Very
Pet Shop Boys
I know that this isn't anything special for a lot of people, but I loved this. I've heard a few Pet Shop Boys songs before and I really like those, so I was excited for this album. Rightly so, apparently, because I'm giving this album a high rating. It may be generic or cheesy to some, but it's very up my alley. I'm not gonna act like it's anything more than what it is. Still, it's getting a 5. I like his voice; it's kind of soft. It can be a little whiny at points, but I don't really mind that here. It's pretty hard to pick favourite songs, but I believe my favourite songs are Liberation, Can You Forgive Her?, and Young Offender.
5
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Sat Nov 26 2022
Cross
Justice
I had heard a couple songs off of the album before, so I was interested to see what else this album had on it. I was surprised that most of the songs did not have vocals, as most of the songs I knew did have vocals. Still, it was pretty good. My favourite song was DVNO.
4
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Sun Nov 27 2022
The Real Thing
Faith No More
I wasn't sure what to expect. This was okay. Not a ton stuck out to me from this album. I wonder if I'd like some of Mike Patton's other projects more. This wasn't bad, but, again, didn't stand out to me much. My favourite songs were Falling to Pieces and Edge of the World.
3
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Mon Nov 28 2022
Bone Machine
Tom Waits
I've seen people say that you either love or hate Tom Waits' music, but I'm pretty in the middle, at least regarding this album. I know one or two Tom Waits songs, but this is my first time listening to an album of his. It was nice. I'd say that a lot of the songs could stand to be shorter, but that is the curse of singer-songwriter albums; you write so many verses in an attempt to tell a story that the song has to be at least four and a half minutes long, minimum. Still, even if a lot of them were long, the songs weren't bad. There are some very interesting sounds present in these songs. Anyway, this serves as an interesting entry point into his music. I hope I enjoy some of his other albums even more. My favourite songs were Dirt In The Ground and I Don't Want To Grow Up.
3
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Tue Nov 29 2022
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
This is about what I expected the album to be like. The songs blend together for me, but they still sound good. I don't really have much to say about it. My favourite song was probably Tradition.
3
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Wed Nov 30 2022
Nowhere
Ride
When I saw that this album was shoegaze, I got excited. But I was kind of disappointed when I was listening to it. Nothing really stuck out to me, and I didn't get the same feeling I get from other shoegaze albums on this list. It's not bad, but not what I was hoping for. My favourite song was probably Paralyzed.
3
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Thu Dec 01 2022
Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
This was unremarkable. I forgot what every song sounded like after it was over. Not really sure why it's on the list. Wasn't awful, but wasn't really good either. My favourite song was Rob's Theme I guess, but nothing really stood out.
2
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Fri Dec 02 2022
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
I thought I would end up liking this album more, as I've had some interest in listening to Radiohead for a long time, but I feel that I'm missing something here. Maybe I'd like their older albums more than this one. I think it picked up with the last five or so songs, but I was kind of bored before that. Nothing really grabbed my attention. My favourite songs were 2 + 2 = 5 and A Punch Up At a Wedding.
3
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Sat Dec 03 2022
Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I thought the first few songs were a bit boring and I was worried I'd like this less than the Elvis Costello album I reviewed. But, after those songs, the album picks up. It was good overall. Like my last album by him, it just barely gets a 4. My favourite songs were Busy Bodies and Sunday's Best.
4
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Sun Dec 04 2022
Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
This album was awesome! I'm sad that it's not on my streaming service. When I saw that this was samba and jazz, I knew I was gonna end up liking it. My favourite songs were Aprendendo a Jogar, O Medo de Amar Ă© o Medo de Ser Livre, and Calcanhar de Aquiles.
5
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Mon Dec 05 2022
Kollaps
EinstĂ¼rzende Neubauten
I was almost 100% sure this was getting a one the moment I saw it. I already knew what it was, and I didn't think it would come for me so soon. This is the kind of music that makes me feel like I'm dying. There were multiple times I thought my smoke alarm was going off during this album, but no, that was just how the song sounded. I could not bare to listen to this with headphones. It did help to drown out the other people in my house though, and I appreciate that. I understand how this was influential for industrial music, but I find that I'm not the biggest fan of industrial music. I hope these guys had a lot of fun making this album, because it sounds like they did. My favourite songs were Vorm Krieg and Rohrbombe.
1
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Tue Dec 06 2022
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Before this, I only knew a few of the famous Rage Against The Machine songs. This album was amazing. The only reason I can't bring myself to give it a 5 is because it doesn't change much tone-wise throughout the album; the songs begin to blend together. Even so, this was great, and I think it's perfect for what it is. The music is awesome, and I love the guitar on this album. The lyrics are very potent and they are still rather relevant today. I also enjoyed the vocal performance on this album. My favourite songs were probably Killing In The Name, Fistful of Steel, and Township Rebellion.
4
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Wed Dec 07 2022
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
This sure was a non-stop erotic cabaret. I didn't expect it to be so erotic in nature, but it's right there in the name, so that's on me. But yeah, this album was pretty good. It definitely took some risks. Naming a song "Sex Dwarf", for instance, is a risk. Still, I enjoyed it. The music was solid throughout; there wasn't really a lull. None of songs were absolutely amazing besides maybe Tainted Love, so I can't give a higher score, but still good. My favourite song was Tainted Love.
4
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Thu Dec 08 2022
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
There was definitely an energy to this album. Besides that though, none of the songs especially stood out to me. There are a few songs I like in here, but there's better versions of them out there that I prefer. Good performance, but it's not getting any higher than a 3. My favourite song was probably Good Golly, Miss Molly.
3
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Fri Dec 09 2022
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
I was pretty confused about what this was when I first got it, but I ended up liking it a lot. As I've said before, I like orchestral music, so this album is pretty up my alley. It's an odd one, but I like that. My favourite songs were Zopf: From The Colonies, Zopf: Coronation, and The Sound of Someone You Love Who's Going Away and It Doesn't Matter.
4
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Sat Dec 10 2022
Amnesiac
Radiohead
Yay, another Radiohead album less than a week after my first one. I definitely liked this one more than my previous one, Hail to the Thief. The first three songs didn't do much for me, but it was pretty good after that. I'm hoping I'll like that other Radiohead albums on this list even more. My favourite songs were Knives Out and Morning Bell/Amnesiac.
4
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Sun Dec 11 2022
Quiet Life
Japan
This album was pretty good. I'm glad it's on here, because I've wanted to listen to it. I wish some of the songs were a bit shorter or that they'd change up a little more, but it was still nice. I'm surprised this album has such a low rating. My favourite songs were Quiet Life, Halloween, and A Foreign Place.
4
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Mon Dec 12 2022
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
I've never been a huge fan of Metallica, but I've also never gone out of my way to listen to any of their music. As expected, there is some pretty impressive guitar on this album. I wish a few of the songs sounded a bit more varied. I just can't bring myself to give it a 4. Even so, there was some enjoyable music on this record. My favourite song was Master of Puppets.
3
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Tue Dec 13 2022
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I've had a vague interest in T. Rex for a while now, so I'm happy to finally give an album of theirs a listen. I expected to like it, and I did. I was jamming for most of it. I don't like it enough to give it a 5, but it's still a really good album. I wonder if I'd like their other albums. My favourite song was Planet Queen.
4
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Wed Dec 14 2022
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
I definitely respect what this did for music, and the fact that this is 1969 is amazing. It's a bit too bluesy for me, and many of the songs are a bit too long. Still, there's some jams on this album. It starts out very strong. Unlike some people, I don't really mind Robert Plant's voice. This record just didn't truly connect with me, except for a few songs. Maybe I'll like some of their other albums on here more. My favourite songs were Babe I'm Gonna Leave You and Dazed and Confused.
3
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Thu Dec 15 2022
Moving Pictures
Rush
I was so excited to see that I finally got this album. I love Rush, but I somehow haven't sat down and listened to this album before. It was great. I know some people are bothered by it, but I love Geddy Lee's voice. I adore prog rock, so I'm excited to see what other prog albums are on this list. I'm sad that there isn't more Rush on this list than just the two albums, but I understand why. My favourite songs are YYZ and Limelight.
5
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Fri Dec 16 2022
Ramones
Ramones
I feel bad giving this a two, but all the songs blended together and it got boring. Despite being very short, each song didn't feel like two minutes. Maybe I'd like a different Ramones album more. My favourite song was Blitzkrieg Bop.
2
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Sat Dec 17 2022
Eagles
Eagles
I was waiting for this album to be over for most of its run time. I felt like blowing my brains out while listening to this. That feeling wasn't really related to the fact that I was listening to this album, but it sure didn't help. It wasn't bad, but it was boring. The first two songs were okay, but there's not much going on after that. My favourite song was Earlybird.
2
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Sun Dec 18 2022
This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
Most of these songs felt like I was listening to the post-punk equivalent of a hippie jam band. I don't dislike the sounds going on, but it all felt rather aimless. If there were choruses, I rarely ever picked up on them. I usually like weird music like this, but there wasn't much for me to latch onto. Any time a song started with something promising, it was lost rather quickly. It felt very long too. So far, I've really liked the post-punk albums I've gotten, but this album is an outlier. I'm glad some people enjoy this, but I clearly don't get it. My favourite song was Petty (thief) Lout.
2
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Mon Dec 19 2022
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
Oh boy, a 72 minute Bob Dylan album from 1997. Wasn't initially thrilled to listened to this one, mostly because of the length. I saw some people mentioning that his voice was more gravelly, but wow, I was not expecting it to sound quite like it does. If I didn't already know it was Bob Dylan, I don't know that I'd be able to guess that it's him. I kind of prefer his younger voice, oddly enough. I know some of the songs deal with darker topics, but I feel that sometimes the blues-y sound doesn't accompany that very well. Ending with a 17 minute song is a kicker... It perfectly shows my problem with some of the singer-songwriter genre: you write so many words and not enough music, resulting in a long, repetitive song. It was driving me insane. Probably would have given it a 3 if the album was shorter. My favourite song was Cold Irons Bound.
2
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Tue Dec 20 2022
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
I like what I've heard of Queens of The Stone Age and I also like Josh Homme's performance on Them Crooked Vultures' only album, so I expected to like this album, but it was kind of boring. Every song felt longer than it actually was. Maybe if this was a different Queens of the Stone Age album, I'd like it more. I liked the idea behind You Can't Quit Me Baby, but it's too long. My favourite song is You Would Know.
2
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Wed Dec 21 2022
Treasure
Cocteau Twins
I loved Heaven or Las Vegas when this generator assigned it to me, so I was pretty excited for this album. It's crazy to me that they had this sound in 1984. I'm so used to shoegaze being an early 90's thing. Not every song is something catches my attention, and it's not as good as Heaven or Las Vegas, but it's still solid. The singer's voice really fits for this type of music. I wonder if I'd like other albums from this band. My favourite songs were Lorelie and Pandora (For Cindy).
4
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Thu Dec 22 2022
A Seat at the Table
Solange
This is more like what I want from modern music on this list. It's not super pop-y, and I really enjoy that. Plus, I love the electronic and soul influences. I wish the songs differed a little more, but this was still a cool listen. The interludes were interesting. I may be learning that I like interludes in albums. My favourite song was Where Do We Go.
4
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Fri Dec 23 2022
White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
This sure was something. Very experimental. I've had an interest in The Velvet Underground, so it was nice listening to this. Not what I expected, but decent. I still enjoy John Cale's voice quite a bit. The Gift was a nice little story. I could definitely understand why people wouldn't like this, as sometimes it became a bit much for me. But, I liked enough about it to give it a 3. My favourite song was Lady Godiva's Operation.
3
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Sat Dec 24 2022
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
I know a lot of people prefer their later stuff, but I love basically every Beatles album. This is the stuff I grew up on. I probably know every single lyric in this album. I don't even have listen to the album to know I'm giving it a 5 star, but I gave it another listen for fun. I must say, it was a very fun record to revisit. There's a nice energy to it. My favourite songs are probably I'll Be Back, I'm Happy Just To Dance With You, and If I Fell, but it's hard to pick favourites.
5
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Sun Dec 25 2022
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
It's jazz and it's samba. Of course it's getting a high rating from me. I really enjoyed it, but I didn't love it enough to give it a five. I kinda wish it had more energy. Still, a fun and lovely listen. Pretty solid album. My favourite song was E Luxo So.
4
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Mon Dec 26 2022
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Okay, first off, almost every review for this album is from December, usually on or after the 25th. The generator must save this as a Christmas gift every year or something, which would make sense. Fine by me! I don't hate Christmas music like some people do. I like some of it very much. This album was alright. Didn't particularly stand out to me, but I liked it. It's nice. It had a few of my favourite Christmas songs on it, and a couple that I hadn't ever heard before. My favourite songs were Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Here Comes Santa Claus, and Sleigh Ride.
3
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Tue Dec 27 2022
Graceland
Paul Simon
I went in figuring I would like this album, and I did. I'm realising that I like Paul Simon's voice. I enjoyed myself throughout the album. It wasn't amazing or anything, but it had an energy that I liked. Still very solid. There was also a few interesting themes throughout the album. I wonder If I'll like other albums of his. My favourite songs were You Can Call Me Al and Gumboots.
4
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Wed Dec 28 2022
Kimono My House
Sparks
Oh my gosh, what a perfect (albeit late) Christmas gift! My significant other got assigned this album a few months ago, and we've both been in love with Sparks every since! I adore Russell's voice, so much so that he's one of my favourite vocalists, and Ron's songwriting is amazing and witty, which really shines through on this record. The instrumentation on this is perfect to me. I'm sad that this doesn't have a higher rating, but I do understand that this might not sound good to some people. To me, however, this is a flawless album. It is banger after banger. It might even be my new favourite album, I love it so much. I'm also sad that Sparks doesn't have any more albums on here, but at least they have this one It's incredibly difficult to pick favourites on this album when every song is so amazing, but I'd say my favourite songs were Hasta Manana, Monsieur, Falling In Love With Myself Again, and Equator.
5
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Thu Dec 29 2022
Live!
Fela Kuti
There's obviously talent here, but this was kinda long and kinda boring to listen to for me. I mean, the average song length is, like, ten minutes and the shortest song on here is seven minutes long. There is a 16 minute song on here that is just a drum solo, which I think is a bonus track, but I listened to it, so I'm gonna complain about it. Not really my thing, but I respect it. Kind of shocking that I didn't like it that much, considering it's funk and soul, but there wasn't much energy in this music, so I guess it didn't connect with me. My favourite song was Ye Ye De Smell.
2
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Fri Dec 30 2022
Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
This was kind of boring for me. It wasn't bad, but I was waiting for it to end the whole time. It was a bit too folky for my tastes. Don't really know what else to say. My favourite song was Matty Groves.
2
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Sat Dec 31 2022
Blackstar
David Bowie
Wow, what a fun first Bowie album for this generator to assign me. Hey, I'm just glad it finally gave me one. I really like the jazzy influences happening in this album. It sure is depressing though. Still, a lot of the music was pretty good. This is a fitting final album. My favourite songs were Blackstar, I Can't Give Everything Away, and Dollar Days.
4
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Sun Jan 01 2023
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
What can I say? I like jazz. This was rather enjoyable, which is about what I expected myself to think. It's perfect to just sit back, close your eyes, and listen to. My favourite songs were Track B - Duete Solo Dancers and Track C - Group Dancers.
4
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Mon Jan 02 2023
Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
I was initially not excited for an album by a band named "Country Joe and The Fish", but this album was actually really good. Even when it was just instrumental pieces, I was entertained, which can't be said for many psychedelic rock albums. It's very close to a five stars, but I just didn't love it enough to give it such a rating. Even so, there were quite a few really good songs on here, especially right at the end of the album, and was nothing I didn't like. Grace gave me chills, which a song has never really done to me before. It's an amazing song. My favourite songs were Grace, The Masked Marauder, and Bass Strings.
4
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Tue Jan 03 2023
GREY Area
Little Simz
I expected to give this a 2, but I quite enjoyed this. I haven't had a good track record with modern music, so this was a nice surprise. I liked the themes of the album, and I actually enjoyed the beats, which I usually don't in modern rap songs. I was also impressed by the flow. Overall, solid album. My favourite song was Wounds.
4
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Wed Jan 04 2023
Goo
Sonic Youth
I already knew Kool Thing, so I was vaguely excited for this album. It was good. I like both of the vocalists, but especially the female vocalist. Their voices really fit this type of music. I preferred the songs that didn't have long instrumental breaks, but those weren't bad either. My favourite songs were Kool Thing, My Friend Goo, and Disappearer.
4
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Thu Jan 05 2023
British Steel
Judas Priest
Didn't really know what to expect going in, but this was pretty good. It went harder than I expected it to. It's closer to the type of metal I like than some other metal albums on here. I think the opening song is a great way to introduce the album. Didn't really like United, but everything else was good. My favourite songs were The Rage and Breaking the Law.
4
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Fri Jan 06 2023
Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
This was pretty good. The songs were somewhat varied and there was not a song I disliked. Both of the singers' voices were a tad bit grating, but I got used to it after a while. It kind of fits the tone of the album. My favourite song was Endlessly.
4
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Sat Jan 07 2023
Truth
Jeff Beck
I'm not super into guitar or anything, but I'd definitely recommend this to anyone that is. The guitar shines on here. Still, I didn't like it enough to give it a 4. Still good though. My favourite song was Greensleeves (Instrumental).
3
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Sun Jan 08 2023
Marquee Moon
Television
I didn't really know what to expect from this. I liked the album cover, and I had seen it before at a few record stores, but didn't buy it. I really wish I had bought a copy though, because this album is awesome. It has a nice feeling and atmosphere to it that's hard to explain. I like the singer's performance. I'm a sucker for voices like his. It sort of reminds me of Jack White's voice. I was initially scared of the run time of the titular Marquee Moon, but I enjoyed every second of that ten minutes. This is an easy five stars for me. My favourite songs were Venus, Marquee Moon, and Torn Curtain.
5
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Mon Jan 09 2023
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
This was more enjoyable than I expected, and I think it's a bit impressive for the time. I didn't love it quite enough for a 5 star, but maybe it'd get such a rating upon relistening to it. Awesome album, glad I got to listen to it. My favourite songs were Paisagem Da Janela and Um Girassol Da Cor Do Seu Cabelo.
4
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Tue Jan 10 2023
Kenya
Machito
This was a really good album! I love jazz, obviously, and this was some energetic jazz. You can't listen to this album without getting the urge to dance, or at least move your body in some way. My favourite song was Kenya, but all the songs were all pretty good.
5
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Wed Jan 11 2023
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
A bit more nothing than I was hoping for. A pretty perfect three. My favourite song was About You.
3
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Thu Jan 12 2023
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
Why did they blow up the chicken man's house. That's so rude. That lyric was probably my favourite part of the album. This is pretty different from Born in the U.S.A., but I didn't much care for this. It was pretty boring and it all sounded the same. I'm getting this sneaking suspicion that I don't care for Bruce Springsteen's music. Just glad it's over. My favourite song was State Trooper.
2
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Fri Jan 13 2023
Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
It's okay, but doesn't do much for me. There's nothing wrong with it though. I just have nothing to say. My favourite song was Doin' Our Own Dang.
3
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Sat Jan 14 2023
Faith
George Michael
I expected to give this a 4, but I didn't think it'd be as close to a 5 as it is for me. I don't think I can give it a 5, but it's pretty dang close. Certainly an interesting experience in terms of lyrics. A lot of bops on here. My favourite songs were Hand to Mouth, Kissing a Fool, and Monkey.
4
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Sun Jan 15 2023
Sound Affects
The Jam
I already got All Mod Cons a while ago, and that was okay. This one is okay too, but I like what's going on here more than on All Mod Cons. The music is definitely more interesting, but I don't like it enough to give it a 4. My favourite song was Monday.
3
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Mon Jan 16 2023
Definitely Maybe
Oasis
I love the Beatles, and a lot of Beatles fans seem to like Oasis, but it just isn't quite there for me. I do not like Britpop very much, so I didn't really expect to like Oasis. Also, I already knew I hated their most popular song. Still, this wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, as I half expected to give it a 1, but it didn't do much for me. It felt very long and I was glad when it ended. My favourite song was Married with Children, I guess.
2
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Tue Jan 17 2023
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
I have respect for it, but I just can't give it a higher rating. I get a feeling I would like the songs this album is sampling more than the actual songs on the album. Some of the lyrics were pretty sexist too. Hip hop might just not be my thing.
3
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Wed Jan 18 2023
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
I liked this. I'm glad he has at least one more album on the list, and I'm excited to listen to it. His voice is nice. It was a very relaxing listen. Not really sure what else to say. My favourite song was probably Hazey Jane I, but it's hard to pick.
4
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Thu Jan 19 2023
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
This was probably the best experience I've had with a Bob Dylan album on this list so far. After listening to Time Out of Mind, it's nice to go back to how he used to sing. Quite a few songs were longer than they needed to be, in my opinion. I got bored at some points. This has a nice energy to it though. My favourite songs were Tell Me, Momma, Baby, Let Me Follow You Down, and Ballad of a Thin Man.
3
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Fri Jan 20 2023
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
I had a little experience with this album, as my partner got it and really liked a few songs off of it, so I was pretty sure I was gonna like it. Even so, it blew me away. It's saying something to make an album that still sounds like nothing you've heard despite being fifty years old. This was awesome. My favourite songs were The Paw Paw Negro Blowtorch, Cindy Tells Me, and Some Of Them Are Old.
5
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Sat Jan 21 2023
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I would probably give most reggae albums a 2 star nowadays, but this was more enjoyable than a lot of reggae I hear. There's something more musically interesting happening in a lot of these songs that makes it a more engaging listen. Didn't like it quite enough for a 4, but it was still good. My favourite song was High Tide or Low Tide.
3
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Sun Jan 22 2023
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
My man is out here killing everyone. I knew Big Iron already, but this album was about what I expected. It was alright. If you know what one song off of this album sounds like, you can probably guess what everything else sounds like. Still, it's decent. My favourite song was Big Iron.
3
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Mon Jan 23 2023
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
I think this album really picked towards the end of the album, but it was good overall. I don't think I like this album as much as Arthur, but it's a pretty close competition. I guess this just solidifies that I like the Kinks, and I'm excited for their other albums on the list. My favourite songs were probably Sitting By the Riverside, People Take Pictures of Each Other, and Wicked Annabella, but it's hard to choose.
4
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Tue Jan 24 2023
Nevermind
Nirvana
I knew this was going to get a 5 when it popped up. It's safe to say I really like Nirvana's music. I didn't really think much of Smells Like Teen Spirit before relistening to it today, but it's pretty good. I think there's definitely better Nirvana songs though. I knew most of these songs already, with the only truly unfamiliar one being Stay Away. I'm unsure if I will like In Utero more than this album, but I guess we'll see when I get it. The last song on this album is an interesting way to end the album, but it really does fit for Nirvana. It's hard to pick favourites, but I'd say my favourite songs were Come As You Are, Lounge Act, and On A Plain.
5
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Wed Jan 25 2023
1984
Van Halen
You know, I went into this expecting to like this less than their self titled album, but I forgot how many hits are on here, and most of the songs that aren't hits are still good. I like this album even more, which is why I'm giving it a 5. It just goes so hard. I'm glad to learn that I like Van Halen quite a bit. My favourite songs were Hot for Teacher and Drop Dead Legs.
5
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Thu Jan 26 2023
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
I knew one song by Ian Dury before listening, so I had a little bit of an idea of what I was getting myself into. I knew it was gonna be kind of weird, and it certainly was. There were some parts I liked, and some parts that were a bit much for me. This seems like something I'd like more upon revisiting. For now, it's getting a three. My favourite songs were Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, My Old Man, and Billericay Dickie.
3
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Fri Jan 27 2023
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
I mean, it's jazz, so I like it, but this album just didn't really grab me. There's nothing wrong with it, but I don't see any reason to come back to it. My favourite song was Water From An Ancient Well.
3
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Sat Jan 28 2023
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Not quite what I expected this to sound like, but that's a good thing. I figured I wasn't going to like anything here, but it was pretty good. I think it's a little too folky at parts, which draws me out of it, but oh well. There were a couple songs on here that I already knew but didn't know who the song was by, so that was interesting. I liked each of the singers' voices and their harmonies together. The harmonies reminded me a bit of Yes. My favourite songs were Carry On and Deja Vu.
3
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Sun Jan 29 2023
Gris Gris
Dr. John
This was an interesting album. It started out a little boring, but it picked up around the third song. I don't like it enough to give it a four, but it wasn't bad. My favourite song was Mama Roux.
3
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Mon Jan 30 2023
Melodrama
Lorde
I think this is better than a lot of pop music I hear on the radio, but it's still nothing special to me. I do like a lot of the instrumentation and themes. Her voice can get grating at times. I think the album cover is probably the best thing about this album. I wouldn't seek it out, but I'd be fine with this playing on the radio. My favourite song is Writer in the Dark.
3
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Tue Jan 31 2023
xx
The xx
I was hoping to like this one, but this was pretty boring to me. I was just waiting for it to be over. It wasn't offensive, but I wasn't interested in basically anything that was happening. I guess my favourite song was Fantasy, but everything blended together.
2
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Wed Feb 01 2023
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
I was hoping that I would like this more than Hejira, and I did. I always see this at record stores, so now I finally know that I like this enough to buy it. A few of the songs were close to something I like, but just barely not there. Most songs were pretty good. My favourite songs were Help Me, Twisted, and Car on a Hill.
4
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Thu Feb 02 2023
The Visitors
ABBA
My partner has listened to all of ABBA's discography and didn't seem to think too much of this album compared to their other albums, so my expectations weren't super high. I expected to give it a 3 or a 4, but I really enjoyed almost every song on this album. Other than the first song, I liked everything. Some of the themes are interesting and I appreciate the tonal shifts on the album. I assume I'm going to give their other album on here a 5 as well, but I guess we'll see. My favourite songs were Head Over Heels, The Day Before You Came, and Under Attack.
5
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Fri Feb 03 2023
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
I knew one song off of this album, and the rest of this album is pretty similar to that song, that is to say it's pretty good. I probably should have expected that. The instrumentation is very enjoyable and Meat Loaf did a great job on the vocals. The songs feel like they belong on the same album and carry the same energy, but manage to be distinct. This was a great listen. My favourite song was Paradise by the Dashboard Light.
4
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Sat Feb 04 2023
The Clash
The Clash
This was boring. I don't understand punk music like this because the whole albums sounds the same. I don't even know what to say. My favourite song was Remote Control, I guess.
2
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Sun Feb 05 2023
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
It's bossa nova, so I knew it was gonna get a high score from me. I think Sinatra's smooth voice fits with the music pretty well. The instrumentation was great and I loved listening to this album. It's was nice music to just relax and jam to. There were quite a few good songs on here, but some of them were a bit too slow and without change for me, so I feel I can't give it a 5. My favourite songs were The Girl From Ipanema, Change Partners, and Baubles, Bangles and Beads.
4
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Mon Feb 06 2023
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
I expected a two, but I liked this album a bit more than some of the other rap albums I've gotten. Not entirely sure why. Perhaps I like the sampling more? I also appreciate that it isn't an hour long. My favourite song was Can It Be All So Simple.
3
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Wed Feb 08 2023
Space Ritual
Hawkwind
God, was I relieved when this was over. It's really hard to motivate myself to listen to longer albums like this. That being said, it was okay. The music kinda felt like it was going in one ear and out the other, only grabbing my attention a few times during the duration of the album. It's an impressive album though, and good on anyone who enjoys this. I liked the interlude/introductions that some of the songs had. My favourite song was probably Down Through The Night, but barely anything stood out.
2
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Thu Feb 09 2023
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
I don't get this album at all. I'm glad some people like this album, but the whole thing felt off to me. A lot of the music was grating and annoying and his singing didn't make it any better. Every song pissed me off at some point. I totally get why this has the rating it does. I guess my favourite song was Dry Your Eyes because it pissed me off the least.
1
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Fri Feb 10 2023
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
This generator has shown me that I like Sinatra a little bit more than I thought I did. His albums have been pleasant little listens so far. I don't know if I like this one more than the other Sinatra album I got. It was kind of weird to hear Anything Goes, because it made me realize how much I like Cole Porter's version. I missed that nasally voice. Sinatra still did a great job, of course. My favourite songs were I've Got You Under My Skin and You Made Me Feel So Young.
4
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Sun Feb 12 2023
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I don't think I like punk music very much. I just usually find it very boring, and this album kind of fits that. There were some parts that were able to hold my attention, but also some parts that I didn't really care about. Sometimes the vocals reminded me of the Dead Kennedys albums the generator gave me a while ago, which was probably what I liked most about this album. This kind of just makes me want to listen to that album instead. I guess punk doesn't click with me most of the time. My favourite song was Anarchy in the U.K.
2
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Tue Feb 14 2023
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I liked how naked and melancholy this album sounded. The songs were kind of long, but they were still good. He has a few other albums on here, so I hope I like them as much as this one. My favourite song was Where Do We Go Now But Nowhere?
4
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Thu Feb 16 2023
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
This is a pretty solid album. Maybe it'd get a 5 if I ever chose to relisten to it. I think this is probably an essential new wave album, as it showcases the genre very well. I wonder if I'd like another album by this band. My favourite songs were The Killing Moon, The Yo Yo Man, and Silver.
4
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Fri Feb 17 2023
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
I enjoyed this more than a lot of the punk albums I've gotten, but it's not quite there for me. Just didn't fully catch my attention. I enjoyed the more varied sound. I feel like I blinked and the album was half way over, then the second half dragged a little. That's a problem I have with punk. That rebellious sound loses its punch 14 songs in. My favourite song was Plan 9 Channel 7.
3
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Sun Feb 19 2023
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Can't say I expected to hear a harmonica on a grunge album. This was okay. I like the sound and the atmosphere, but not much stuck with me. Overall, a nice listen. My favourite songs were Pokin' Around and Check-Out Time.
3
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Mon Feb 20 2023
Tago Mago
Can
Man, what a weird album. It's funny how it's 70 some minutes long, but it's only got 7 songs on it. I got tired of it pretty quickly, and those very long songs really cemented this as a 2 star for me. I'm just glad it's over with. My favourite song was Mushroom.
2
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Tue Feb 21 2023
Superunknown
Soundgarden
With how high my grunge score is, I expected to like this album more than I did. Perhaps I really just like Nirvana? I'll have to see what I think of some of the other big grunge albums still on here. A few songs piqued my interest a little here and there, but I didn't like anything on here nearly as much as Black Hole Sun. I was hoping I'd like this album more than I did. Oh well, I suppose. My favourite song was Black Hole Sun. Shocker, I know.
3
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Thu Feb 23 2023
Trio
Dolly Parton
It's fine. Didn't do much for me though. I guess some of the harmonies were nice. Could definitely be worse. My favourite song was Telling Me Lies.
2
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Fri Feb 24 2023
Hypnotised
The Undertones
My problem with punk albums is that they all sound the same for the entire runtime, generally. This isn't an exception, but I do like the sound a bit more than other punk albums. It started to drag in the second half. Do all punk singers sing like that? In a lot of the punk albums I've gotten, the singer's voice is shaky. I like it, but it's odd that it's a trend. I didn't really care about this album. My favourite song was See That Girl, I guess.
2
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Sat Feb 25 2023
Dummy
Portishead
This is probably a light four, but still a four. There's a reason this has a better score than a lot of the other 90's electronica albums. These are actual songs and not just noise. They may be a bit repetitive, but that's just the way electronica is, I guess. I liked the downer tone. I felt like I should have been depressed and smoking a cigarette while listening to this. I also liked the quality of the singer's voice. My favourite song was Sour Times.
4
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Sun Feb 26 2023
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Disclaimer: I didn't finish the album. It's so long... I listened to a good amount of it though, and I feel confident rating it. It's good. I like this kind of music, even if it doesn't always grab me. My favourite songs were That Certain Feeling and The Great American Folk Song.
3
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Mon Feb 27 2023
Be
Common
I might have not been in quite the right mood for this, but it was still good. Definitely more musically interesting than some hip hop on this list. I could see this potentially being a 4 star album upon relistening. I think my favourite song was Real People.
3
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Tue Feb 28 2023
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
This was a bit of an odd bunch of songs. Interesting though. I didn't think much of a lot of the album, to be honest. I assume I'll like Rumours more. My favourite song was Save Me a Place.
3
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Wed Mar 01 2023
Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
Wow, what a voice! Some of the things he does with his voice genuinely took me by surprise. I always liked the album cover for this one, but I wasn't sure if I'd like the music due to its low score on here and the genres, but this is some pretty good stuff. It's just shy of receiving a 5 from me. I'm excited for his other albums on here now. It's a shame he passed away so young. He obviously had talent. My favourite songs were Carnival Song, Pleasant Street, and Hallucinations.
4
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Thu Mar 02 2023
Timeless
Goldie
This album was fine, but the length really started to bother me after a couple songs. Electronica is almost always way too long, which sucks if the song sounds good. I probably should have given some of my other 90's electronica albums a 2 as well. Anyway, my favourite song was probably Timeless, but it is long-winded.
2
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Fri Mar 03 2023
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
I thought I knew what to expect from Kate Bush after being assigned The Sensual World a few months back, but I was wrong. This was better than that one, to me, which may be controversial given the low rating on this one. It was really great though. I loved the tone of the album. One or two parts were a bit too much for me, as is the case with most albums that are so experimental, but this came very close to a five star. Maybe I like Kate Bush more than I thought? My favourite songs were All The Love, Pull Out The Pin, and There Goes A Tenner.
4
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Sat Mar 04 2023
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
It's jazzy, so it was always going to get a decent score. I definitely liked the jazzy parts more than the parts that leaned more towards a folky, country sound. Still, pretty good. Perhaps a light 4, but still a 4. My favourite song was I've Got To See You Again.
4
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Sun Mar 05 2023
Sex Packets
Digital Underground
This is a hard album to rate. It's definitely an interesting and unique concept for an album. And I like some of the beats. The problem is sometimes I'm kind of a prude, and listening to an entire album about objectifying women and having sex is not exactly my idea of fun. It was a bit uncomfortable to listen to. Even so, the album did make me laugh a few times. I can't say I truly disliked my time with it, but I don't have any urge to relisten to this. My favourite song was Sex Packets.
2
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Wed Mar 08 2023
Django Django
Django Django
It started out hopeful, but I kinda got bored after a few songs. It's definitely an interesting sound though. I wish the songs had more aim. My favourite song was Hail Bop.
3
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Thu Mar 09 2023
Fever Ray
Fever Ray
This was okay. Not bad, but not a standout either. Some songs could definitely be shorter, as is constantly the case with electronica, but this is better than a lot of electronica albums I've gotten. I think the first half was stronger than the second half. My favourite song was If I Had A Heart.
3
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Fri Mar 10 2023
Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
It's nice to have gotten this album sooner rather than later. I don't think this is as good as If You're Feeling Sinister, but it was still very good. Still has a similar feeling that I enjoyed. I'd say maybe a few of the songs should have been a little shorter, but that's fine. They were still enjoyable. My favourite songs were Expectations, Electric Renaissance, and I Could Be Dreaming.
5
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Sun Mar 12 2023
Fromohio
fIREHOSE
My partner didn't like this album very much, but I think it's quite alright. Definitely has an interesting style to it. Nice and short too. I will say, the first twenty seconds of the album are probably the best part of the whole thing. My favourite song was Time With You.
4
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Mon Mar 13 2023
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
A very enjoyable listen. This would be a nice album to put on and chill out with. The transitions are pretty cool. I'm beginning to like Pink Floyd more. My favourite song was Brain Damage.
4
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Tue Mar 14 2023
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
This is a pretty light three, but I just can't give it a two. I don't really like country, but this is tolerable. I was more interested in the lyrics than the music a lot of the time. There's certainly some interesting stories going on in these songs. My favourite song was Traveling Man.
3
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Wed Mar 15 2023
The Last Broadcast
Doves
There's something here, I think, but I have no urge to come back to any of these songs. Probably good if you like indie rock, but I've never been too crazy about indie music from the early 2000's. Saw a lot of comparisons to Coldplay, but I'm not very experienced with Coldplay, so. I like the Coldplay songs I have heard more than this album though. It felt like it dragged on, but that feeling might have been more because of me than the music. My favourite song was M62 Song.
3
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Thu Mar 16 2023
American Pie
Don McLean
I kind of expected for there to be a couple hits on here, and then the rest would be boring, but I enjoyed a lot of the songs. I'm glad that this was better than expected. My favourite songs were Vincent, The Grave, and Babylon.
4
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Sun Mar 19 2023
Forever Changes
Love
This feels really close to being something I would quite enjoy, but something is missing for me. Just wasn't able to fully grab my attention. Still, not bad. It was a pleasant enough listen. My favourite song was Alone Again Or, I guess, but nothing really stood out to me.
3
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Tue Mar 21 2023
The ArchAndroid
Janelle MonĂ¡e
I knew I was probably going to end up liking this, given that it is compared to many musical artists that I like, but damn, there's a lot of bangers on here. This album does not let you rest until the album is already half way over. This was awesome. I think the last couple songs lost me a little bit, but the rest of the album was so good that it doesn't really matter. Those last songs may grow on me with time. It is really hard to pick favourites, as it always is with 5 star albums, but I think my favourite songs were Locked Inside and Oh, Maker.
5
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Wed Mar 22 2023
En-Tact
The Shamen
Not as bad as I was worried it would be, as I didn't mind most of the songs that had words, but an hour of this was too much. Was considering a 3 at the beginning, but I stopped caring a few songs in. Better than some electronica I've had to listen to, but I'd still never willingly listen to it. My favourite song was Possible Worlds
2
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Thu Mar 23 2023
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
The first few songs had me worried, but it picked up pretty fast. Not much of note here for me, but an enjoyable, relaxed listen. My favourite song was Wild World.
3
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Fri Mar 24 2023
Group Sex
Circle Jerks
You know, while I don't like punk albums, this does at least address one of my issues with the genre, which is that, while they're usually shorter than other albums, they're still long enough that I get bored and it loses its punch. That's not really the case with a 15 minute album. I still think every song sounds the same, but at least it's short and sweet. Still, I would never come back to this and I didn't really care about any of the songs. My favourite song was Group Sex.
2
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Sat Mar 25 2023
Grace
Jeff Buckley
He is definitely his dad's kid, that's for sure. The similarities are very present in the music, mainly in his voice and style of singing. I just got a Tim Buckley album not very long ago and I loved it, so I figured I would like this album if they were similar at all. This was absolutely amazing. I had high expectations, but I was caught off guard by just how much I liked this. I just sat there in awe for about a minute when the album started. What can I say, I like it when men whine and moan when they sing. He had an amazing voice, and he showed it off prominently in this album. Absolute shame he passed away so young. It is very hard to pick favourite songs when basically everything is a banger, but I'd say my favourite songs were Dream Brother, Lilac Wine, and Forget Her.
5
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Sun Mar 26 2023
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
I expected to either hate or love this album, but it was pretty down the middle for me. A few things I disliked, quite a few a like, but a lot of it didn't catch my attention. I wonder what I'll think of the other album on here. My favourite song was I'm Glad.
3
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Mon Mar 27 2023
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
Surely there must have been a better pick from her than this, right? I mean, I get that they have to sell the book by putting modern albums in there even if they don't deserve it, but there has to be something better from her. I don't really know anything about Lana Del Ray, as a disclaimer, but I know people want one of her other albums on here instead. Also, I'm not really a production snob, but I've noticed that the production on most of the popular modern albums I've gotten bothers me. It bothered me on Melodrama and 1989 and it's bothering me here. Don't know if I'd like the music more with different production, but something of note. Overall, I just don't usually like modern music for some reason. Anyway, tangent over. This is okay. Her vocals on the first song had me scared for the whole album, but it wasn't that bad. I guess it was nice that it was pretty mellow, and I think it got a bit better towards the end. Forgettable album though. My favourite song was Dark But Just A Game.
2
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Tue Mar 28 2023
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
I figured this would get the rating it is getting, if not higher. Pretty close to a four, but not quite there. It wasn't bad, but many songs just didn't do much to stick with me. Still better than a lot of modern music I hear. Didn't expect to have a song called Forrest Gump on here, but it was an interesting framing device. My favourite songs were Pink Matter and Pyramids.
3
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Thu Mar 30 2023
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
I was hoping that this would grab me more than it did. I feel like I'm missing something here. My favourite song was Bye Bye Bad Man.
3
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Sun Apr 02 2023
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
This album wasn't great... I liked the beats and sometimes the flow, but every some is, like, three minutes longer than it needs to be. Also don't really like half of the songs starting with a minute of talking. My favourite song was Heaven and Hell.
2
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Mon Apr 03 2023
White Light
Gene Clark
This was pretty nothing to me. Inoffensive, but nothing memorable. My favourite song was One in a Hundred.
2
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Tue Apr 04 2023
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
I like his voice and I like the bass lines, but I feel like something here just isn't drawing me in. I understand why their hit is their hit, though the rest of the album is still good. My favourite song was The Look of Love (Pt. 1)
3
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Wed Apr 05 2023
Crazysexycool
TLC
I didn't dislike this as much as I had suspected I would, but it did wear on me over the course of the album. It was a bit too horny for me. My favourite song was Diggin' On You.
2
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Thu Apr 06 2023
Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
One of my lighter threes, I think. I would consider a two because of the length, but I enjoyed the album despite it being around 75 minutes long. I think it's a pretty cool concept for an album. My favourite part of the album was when he made car noises, but my favourite song was Spart Parts I.
3
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Fri Apr 07 2023
Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Good enough that I considered giving it a 4, but ultimately there wasn't enough grabbing me here to give it that rating. My favourite song was Happiness.
3
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Sun Apr 09 2023
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
I liked the beginning half more than the second half, but both were good. I preferred the weirdness of the first half though. My favourite songs were Just Another Onionhead/Da Da Dali, Zen Archer, and You Don't Have to Camp Around.
4
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Mon Apr 10 2023
Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
This was more standable than a lot of other punk albums I've gotten, probably because it's also rock rather than being pure punk. I'm glad that I somewhat like this album because I like the energy of the album cover. It wasn't amazing or anything, but decent. The ending is cute. I like the kind of weird energy that this has. My favourite song was Back to Africa.
3
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Tue Apr 11 2023
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Nice and short. Pretty relaxing too. I was a little sad that there weren't more vocals on this album, because his voice is nice. The instrumentals were nice though. My favourite song was Inspiration Information.
4
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Wed Apr 12 2023
Violator
Depeche Mode
This album sure did have a few hits on. The songs that weren't hits were usually kind of nothing though. It was okay. Some good and some not notable. I might like one of their other albums more than this one. My favourite songs were Personal Jesus and Policy of Truth.
3
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Thu Apr 13 2023
Solid Air
John Martyn
When my partner got this album, they were very vocal about their hatred for the way this man sings, and I kinda get what they mean. My man needs to enunciate, at least on the first song. The music was decent though. Nice and mellow. My favourite song was Solid Air.
3
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Fri Apr 14 2023
Pump
Aerosmith
This album is fucking gross lol. When I picture Aerosmith in my head, sleaze is a word that comes to mind, and this album didn't really help to destroy that connection. I mean, one of the lines was something like "I hear you're so tight your lovin' squeaks", which is... eww... Some of the lyrics make it sound like the girls he's referring to are rather young, which makes sense if he was also a teenager or in his early twenties or something, but I think he was like 41 at the time that this came out, so eww again. There were some interesting parts, but then it would go into the usual rock sound, which I totally expected. It wasn't so bad that it deserves a 1, as a lot of it is too nothing to make me mad, but it got kind of close to a 1 at times. I guess my favourite song was What It Takes? I guess? I don't really care about anything on here.
2
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Sat Apr 15 2023
1989
Taylor Swift
I'm sorry, women. I thought I might end up appreciating her music a bit more, but this just solidified that I do not like Taylor Swift. I found this to be pretty boring and grating on the ears. I don't even have much to say about it. It just made me groan. I guess my favourite song was Black Space, but none of them were good, in my opinion.
1
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Mon Apr 17 2023
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Jesus, this album is gross. Don't really want to hear about a gynecologyst making sexual advances towards his patients... The music isn't really that good either. It's not absolute horrible, like many of my other 1 stars, but there's nothing interesting happening, and the flow isn't much to write home about for a majority of the album. Some of the sounds present on the album aren't pleasant on the ears. The scratches can be nice, I suppose. I guess the most notable thing about this album is how horny it can get, but it gets a bit uncomfortable. The humour didn't make me laugh, so that probably affected my enjoyment of this album. If I had a quarter for every time I heard the words "butt crack" and "rectum" on this album, I'd have a decent amount of quarters on my hands. I'm just glad it's over. Not a good way to have spent an hour of my life. My favourite song was Blue Flowers, but I didn't really like anything on here.
1
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Tue Apr 18 2023
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Most of this album was pretty mid. I was hoping for a little more. My favourite song was American Girl.
3
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Wed Apr 19 2023
Snivilisation
Orbital
I'm a bit conflicted on this one. It's certainly one of the better, more interesting electronica albums I've gotten. But, as with every 90's electronica album, it's way too long... A 15 minute song and a 12 minute song back to back right at the end? It really makes you work to finish the album. It was kind of hard to get through due to it's length alone. Probably would be a 3 star if it wasn't 75 minutes long. I probably would have given their other album a 2 nowadays as well. My favourite song was Philosophy by Numbers.
2
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Thu Apr 20 2023
Whatever
Aimee Mann
More generic than I was hoping. There are traces of something more unique and interesting in the music, but this album fails to truly give it the time to shine. A song would usually start out in an intriguing way, and then nothing would come of it, which was frustrating. The music that was present wasn't bad, but the peeks of more interesting music just makes me frustrated that the whole album doesn't have that sound. My favourite song was Jacob Marley's Chain.
3
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Fri Apr 21 2023
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
For an album that is only 40 minutes long, it felt pretty long. Still, a bit more enjoyable than I expected. I don't really like punk, so the punk influence isn't helping it for me. My favourite song was Damaged Goods.
3
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Mon Apr 24 2023
The Grand Tour
George Jones
The length was a nice change of pace, but I'm not crazy about country music. This is definitely more standable than more modern country music, though. It kind of reminds me of what I've heard by Conway Twitty, at least in some of the songs. Inoffensive, but kind of boring for me. My favourite song was The Weatherman.
2
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Tue Apr 25 2023
Abbey Road
Beatles
A pretty obvious 5 from me. I really adore the medley, and the songs on the A side are very good as well. Probably not my favourite Beatles album, but still a great album. My favourite songs were Because, She Came In Through The Bathroom Window, and Sun King.
5
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Thu Apr 27 2023
Dare!
The Human League
I'm sad that Don't You Want Me ended up being the best song on the album. This was perfectly fine, but I found myself hoping that most of the songs would do something more. My favourite song was Don't You Want Me.
3
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Fri Apr 28 2023
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
I quite liked this album, but I am shocked that I'm not giving it a 5. I gave Very a 5, but I just didn't love this one enough to give it a 5. I wonder how Behaviour will fare. Still a lot of good stuff on here though. My favourite songs were It's a Sin, What Have I Done to Deserve This?, and Rent.
4
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Sat Apr 29 2023
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
About what I expected from this album. I like the hits a lot, and there were some other stand outs on the album as well. Pretty good. My favourite songs were Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground, Fell in Love With a Girl, and I Think I Smell a Rat.
4
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Mon May 01 2023
Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
I only knew him for Hallelujah, so I didn't expect to love this album so much. It's pretty low energy for most of the album, but it still manages to entertain me. It was one of those albums where I could lay on my bed, close my eyes, put it on and enjoy. I was entranced by the first song, and that feeling remained throughout the album. Memphis Skyline is a rather sweet song lyrically. Similarly, many songs on this album stood out because of their subject matter. It's hard to pick favourites, but I believe my favourite songs were This Love Affair, Angus Dei, and Memphis Skyline.
5
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Fri May 05 2023
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
I didn't get to listen to this with earbuds because one of my ears is plugged, so that might have affected my enjoyment of the album, unfortunately. I wish it did a little more, I guess. I think it kind of improved in this area by the end though. Pretty high three, but I can't give it a four. My favourite song was Come Back Jonee.
3
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Sat May 06 2023
Pyromania
Def Leppard
I think I enjoyed this more than Hysteria. That being said, I did lose a bit of interest over the course of the album. Some songs are a bit too similar to each other. I like two songs on here, and the rest aren't bad, but I am indifferent to them. My favourite song was Rock of Ages.
3
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Mon May 08 2023
Suicide
Suicide
It, uh, sure is something. I guess I didn't necessarily mind the vocals, if you exclude that blood-curdling screaming in Frankie Teardrop... If every song were like that, this would be getting a 1. Would you believe that the lyrics to that song were improvised? It's pretty obvious if you listen to how straightforward they are. Not the most fun listen at 1 A.M. Would probably be a good Halloween album with how haunting some of the music can be. I didn't hate it, so I can't give it a 1, but I didn't really like how structureless the songs felt. It feels like they just came up with an electronic loop and had Alan Vega sing whatever on top of it. I kind of like his voice, so I guess it's fine, but sometimes I'd lose focus out of boredom. Definitely interesting though, even if I never have any drive to listen to it again. My favourite song was Cheree.
2
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Thu May 11 2023
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Boy, this was long! At least most of the songs were short. This was an interesting collection of songs. Some were pretty good, but most were just alright to me. Enjoyable, but I'm not going to come back to a lot of songs from the album. My favourite songs were Absolutely Cuckoo, No One Will Ever Love You, and I Can't Touch You Anymore.
3
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Sun May 14 2023
Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
This is one of the lowest rated albums on the generator? It's pretty good, at least for me. The last song kind of dragged, and it's what I was worried the whole album was going to sound like before I started it, but everything else was fun. It's interesting to see who worked on which songs. My favourite songs were Split and Punishing Kiss.
4
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Mon May 15 2023
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
This was a fun little album. A lot of the songs were very pleasant, and the slower songs were nice as well. I was worried this would be a 3 star, but I'm happy to give it a 4. My favourite songs were The Retreat Song (Jikele Maweni) and One More Dance.
4
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Mon May 22 2023
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
She had an excellent voice. I've been curious about this album, so I'm glad I finally got it. It was a pleasant thirty minutes for sure. My favourite song was Respect.
4
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Wed May 24 2023
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Cool, I got an album that was missing! I didn't expect it to be so electronic, as I didn't read the genres before listening, but it was cool. This was pretty good. A couple songs I disliked, but I think I quite enjoyed the sound overall. I definitely have more interest in this band than I did before. My favourite songs were Laura and Comfortably Numb.
4
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Thu May 25 2023
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
It's good, but a bit different for Beach Boys. There's less of an emphasis on vocals for most of the album. It takes a little bit of getting used to. It almost feels like it shouldn't be by The Beach Boys. But, despite that, I still liked it. I honestly wished that more of the album was vocally led, as that's something that I enjoy about the Beach Boy's earlier music, but I'm okay with the end product. My favourite song was Surf's Up.
4
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Fri May 26 2023
The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
I was worried that this would be slow and boring, but it wasn't. It was a nice surprise. I think I may need another listen sometime later to fully form my opinion, but as it stands right now, it's pretty good. I would have even considered a 5 star if more of the songs had hooked me just a tad bit more. Way better than expected. My favourite song was My Mistakes Were Made For You.
4
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Mon May 29 2023
American Idiot
Green Day
Dude, the Johnny Test theme song!!! I'm kidding, obviously. It's funny how similar they are, though. Was not excited for this one. Don't have the nostalgia for it that a lot of people have. I also don't really like his voice. I don't really know what to feel about this. It could have been worse. I'm sure that there's some important themes in this album, but I can't really focus on them. There were parts I dare say were okay, and I didn't absolutely hate my time with it like I suspected I might, but I got pretty annoyed and tired of it by the end... I'm left feeling empty. I expected to come out of this experience angry, but there's nothing. I guess my favourite song was Give Me Novacaine/She's a Rebel. but even that song annoyed me at parts.
1