Sep 07 2022
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
6.8
3
Sep 08 2022
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C'est Chic
CHIC
T3B
1. Le Freak
2. Savior Faire
3.I Want Your Love
3
Sep 09 2022
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
T3B
1. Bullet With Butterfly Wings
2. Tonight, Tonight
3. Zero
4
Sep 10 2022
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
NBz
No playlist add.
Not feeling this at all.
1
Sep 10 2022
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
T3B
1. Sharp Dressed Man
2. Gimme All Your Lovin’
3. Legs
4
Sep 11 2022
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
T3B
1. Mother And Child Reunion
2. Run That Body Down
3. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
2
Sep 12 2022
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Station To Station
David Bowie
T3B
1. Station To Station
2. Wild Is The Wind
3. Word On A Wing
2
Sep 13 2022
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
T3B
1. The Boston Rag
2. King Of The World
3. Bodhisattva
4
Sep 14 2022
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Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
T3B
1. Down In The Sewer (Medley)
2. Princess Of The Streets
3. Sometimes
Such an absolute banger. No bad songs. Great vibe, structure, and complexity. Had trouble narrowing out my top 3 bangers. It’s beautiful. It’s fun. It’s also a 5!
5
Sep 15 2022
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Take Me Apart
Kelela
T3B
1. LMK
2. Onanon
3. Frontline
3
Sep 16 2022
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
T3B
1. Snowblind
2. Supernaut
3. Cornucopia
3
Sep 17 2022
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
T3B
1. Loaded
2. Slip Inside This House
3. Movin’ on Up
2
Sep 18 2022
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Calenture
The Triffids
T3B
1. Unmade Love
2. Jerdacuttup Man
3. Open for You
2
Sep 19 2022
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
No Bz.
No playlist add.
I get it, just no gel with me.
1
Sep 20 2022
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
No Bz.
No PL adds.
No vibes, just dry and off beat. Hard to listen through.
1
Sep 21 2022
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
T3B
1. Part Of A Whole
2. The Big Apple
3. Blues For Huey
3
Sep 22 2022
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xx
The xx
T3B
1. Crystalised
2. Infinity
3. VCR
2
Sep 23 2022
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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
T3B
1. Rollin’ Wit The Lench Mob
2. The Ninja Ya Love To Hate
3. Who’s The Mack?
2
Sep 24 2022
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Odelay
Beck
T3B
1. Devil’s Haircut
2. Derelict
3. Hotwax
This album takes me to a great spot in life. Beck IS the enchanting wizard of rhythm. It’s a masterpiece; it’s also a 5!
5
Sep 25 2022
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
T3B
1. Too Much To Dream (Last Night)
2. Bangles
3. Train for Tomorrow
2
Sep 26 2022
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
NBz.
No PL adds.
Drab and dull. Album felt like listening to one entire song. Not for me.
1
Sep 27 2022
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
T3B
1. Ponta De Lanca Africano
2. Hermes Trismegisto Escreveu
3. Xica Da Silva
The monkey drum was almost driving me nuts. Very jarring at times.
2
Sep 28 2022
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
NBz
No PL adds.
No jive.
1
Sep 29 2022
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Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
T3B
1. Trouble Down South
2. Chivalry
3. Flitcraft
Very unique! Great listen, hard to score.
3
Sep 30 2022
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
T3B
1. Get Ready for Love
2. O Children
3. Cannibal’s Hymn
Fantastic! Such a great listen. Solid 4.
4
Oct 01 2022
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American Pie
Don McLean
T3B
1. American Pie
2. Everybody Loves Me, Baby
3. Till Tomorrow
2
Oct 02 2022
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
T3B
1. Blister In The Sun
2. Gone Daddy Gone
3. Please Do Not Go
2
Oct 03 2022
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I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
no.
1
Oct 04 2022
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
T3B
1. Let’s Stay Together
2. Old Time Lovin’
3. La-La for You
3
Oct 05 2022
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Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
No jive at all.
1
Oct 06 2022
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
T3B
1. Hallowed Be Thy Name
2. Children of the Damned
3. Gangland
Every song on this album…BANGER!! Great vocals paired with complex metal range. Amazing metal. Solid 5!
5
Oct 07 2022
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
T3B
1. The Sage
2. The Great Gates of Kiev
2. Blues Variation
3
Oct 08 2022
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
T3B
1. Newspaper
3. Shameika
3. Cosmonauts
Surprisingly really good listen.
3
Oct 09 2022
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Tough to get through. Not terrible. Just not for me.
1
Oct 10 2022
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Harvest
Neil Young
T3B
1. Heart Of Gold
2. Old Man
3. A Man Needs A Maid
Chill. Super easy listening! Solid 3. No Spotify playlist adds because Neil is a fucking diva.
3
Oct 11 2022
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
T3B
1. We Fight/We Love
2. Move
3. Official
Sets an awesome vibe. I’m moving and nodding the whole album. Solid 3.
3
Oct 12 2022
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This Is Hardcore
Pulp
T3B
1. The Fear
2. This Is Hardcore
3. Seductive Barry
Very interesting listen. Hard to rate. Two absolute bangers. Rest of album, ok to kinda forgettable, 2.
2
Oct 13 2022
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Yeezus
Kanye West
T3B
1. Black Skinhead
2. Send It Up
3. On Sight
Not his best, but still has some bangers. 3
3
Oct 14 2022
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Murmur
R.E.M.
T3B
1. Talk About The Passion
2. Radio Free Europe
3. 9-9
2
Oct 15 2022
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Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Thought I’d enjoy this more based on other songs. Kinda tough to listen through. Enjoyed one song.
1. If There Is Something
2
Oct 16 2022
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The Grand Tour
George Jones
T3B
1. She Told Me So
2. Once You’ve Had the Best
3. Darlin’
I really enjoyed this album; supplies! Solid 3!
3
Oct 17 2022
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
T3B
1. Immigrant Song
2. Out on the Tiles
3. Since I’ve Been Loving You
Led!!! Easy 4!
4
Oct 18 2022
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Metallica
Metallica
T3B
1. Enter Sandman
2. Nothing Else Matters
3. Wherever I May Roam
Simply one of the best metal albums. Easy 5!
5
Oct 19 2022
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More Specials
The Specials
T3B
1. Stereotype / Stereotype, Pt. 2
2. Man at C&A
3. Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)
Really enjoyed this listen. Surprising 3.
3
Oct 20 2022
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
T3B
1. On A Rope
2. Born In ‘69
3. Dropout
Really good punk album. Just not an A or S tier. Solid 3.
3
Oct 21 2022
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Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
Never grabbed me. 1
1
Oct 22 2022
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
T3B
1. Bat Out of Hell
2. Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad
3. You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth
3
Oct 23 2022
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
T3B
1. Hurt
2. The Man Comes Around
3. I Hung My Head
Perfect album! Amazing sorry behind it involving Rick Ruben. 5!
5
Oct 24 2022
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Oh, wow! Foreign albums are on here. So I have to listen to this garbage and a special band like Rammstein, a true transcendent pioneer, is not on the list currently!? Fuck that shit!
1
Oct 25 2022
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
T3B
1. Little Wing
2. Spanish Castle Magic
3. Bold As Love
3
Oct 26 2022
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Spy Vs. Spy: The Music Of Ornette Coleman
John Zorn
It sounded like a bunch of 1st graders got released into a room full of jazz instruments and were graded on who could make the loudest noises. There were moments of harmony far and few between, I will slide this though as a 2. Could only find this album on YouTube.
2
Oct 27 2022
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S&M
Metallica
T3B
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold
2. Devil’s Dance
3. The Outlaw Torn
Orchestra metal!? I never thought of it, but what a combo. Really enjoyed listening to this. Solid 4.
4
Oct 28 2022
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
T3B
1. Sympathy For The Devil
2. Street Fighting Man
3. Jigsaw Puzzle
3
Oct 29 2022
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
T3B
1. It’s Tricky
2. Raising Hell
3. Peter Piper
Banger after banger. It don’t stop and Run rock rhymes. It’s a perfect 5!
5
Oct 30 2022
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Not bad or terrible. Just very strange. Not my cup of tea. Not even sure if it was foreign or not. Just very strange.
1
Oct 31 2022
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
T3B
1. Goddess on a Hiway
2. Holes
3. The Funny Bird
Wasn’t expecting much, but what a good listen. Ups and downs but pretty surprised! Solid 3.
3
Nov 01 2022
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
TBz
1. Novocaine For The Soul
2. Your Lucky Day In Hell
3. Guest List
4. Not Ready Yet
5. Mental
I can keep going with top bangerz. I immediately connected with this album. It’s beautiful, dark at times, and deep. Solid 5!
5
Nov 02 2022
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Moon Safari
Air
T3B
1. La femme d’argent
2. Sexy Boy
3. Le voyage de Penelope
4
Nov 03 2022
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
Every song a banger, every song an ANTHEM. This was the soundtrack of my senior year, so I may be biased. This is the definition of the ultimate perfect album. Fuck it, new rule. If it gets the ultimate perfect stamp, every song gets added to the playlist. Definitely a 5, even if it was out of 100, it a HUNNED!
5
Nov 04 2022
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
T3B
1. Whole Lotta Love
2. Ramble On
3. Heartbreaker
I mean, it’s Led. It’s a 4 or 5. Nothing else. Led II is a solid 4.
4
Nov 05 2022
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Berlin
Lou Reed
I like Lou, I love Transformer! Berlin missed the mark for me and really only Lady Day standing out as a good listen. Album is a 2 for me.
2
Nov 06 2022
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The Healer
John Lee Hooker
T3B
1. The Healer
2. Sally Mae
3. Cuttin’ Out
What a really good jivin’ album to listen to at work. Hard 3!
3
Nov 07 2022
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Sister
Sonic Youth
Not bad at all. Just didn’t get pulled in on much. One song stood out, White Cross. Album is a 2.
2
Nov 08 2022
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
Wow! What an album. 5 off the rip. Beastie and Rubin, GTFOH!
T3B
1. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
2. Girls
3. Brass Monkey
5
Nov 09 2022
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
T3B
1. Tiny Dancer
2. Madman Across The Water
3. Indian Sunset
3
Nov 10 2022
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
T3B
1. Bang a Gong (Get It On)
2. Planet Queen
3. Rip Off
3
Nov 11 2022
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Bone Machine
Tom Waits
I really did think about it for a hot second, but naah. Some song’s vocals were too off putting. 1
1
Nov 12 2022
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
2nd album from Nick Drake. Still can’t do the vocals. Was gonna give this a 1 as well, but there was one song to save it and slide it in for a 2. Free Ride.
2
Nov 13 2022
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
I’m sure it’s someone’s, but not my cup of tea.
1
Nov 14 2022
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Garbage
Garbage
Easily my favorite female vocal lead. Another ultimate perfect album. Wish I could add every song to my playlist. One of my easiest 5’s!
1. Only Happy When It Rains
2. Queer
3. Vow
4. Stupid Girl
5. Supervixen
The whole damn album is a banger!
5
Nov 15 2022
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Not real big on covers. Unless it’s rare and amazing, like a Guns and Roses’ cover of Dylan. She has a nice voice and I really enjoyed I Only Want To Be With You and Summer Is Over. 2
2
Nov 16 2022
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The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
T3B
1. Lost in Music
2. It’s a Curse
3. Glam-Racket
This is a unique one.
3
Nov 17 2022
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Protection
Massive Attack
Not terrible. It’s ok. Pretty forgettable. Gonna leave it a 2, not playlist adds.
2
Nov 18 2022
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
T3B
1. Splanky
2. Midnite Blues
3. Teddy the Toad
Little older, but still great Jazz.
3
Nov 19 2022
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Kid A
Radiohead
It’s Radiohead! Top 3 album is still a 5!
T3B
1. Idioteque
2. Everything In Its Right Place
3. The National Anthem
5
Nov 20 2022
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
Pretty rough listen. I’ll let it slide at 2, I enjoyed “Mad Man” and “The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime.”
2
Nov 21 2022
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
T3B
1. Gossip Folks
2. Work It
3. Bring the Pain
What a time for rap, late 90s into early 00s. 02 was a great year. This album is a great example. Amazing productions, awesome features. Solid 4!
4
Nov 22 2022
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Aja
Steely Dan
T3B
1. Deacon Blues
2. Peg
3. Josie
Don’t get much better than Steely Dan. Especially with their best album? Every song so jazzy, rocky hard to stay still. Easy 5.
5
Nov 23 2022
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
TBz
1. So Long, Marianne
2. Stories of the Street
3. Master Song
4. The Stranger Song
What a awesome listen. Just a collection of beautiful stories. No particular bangers per se, but the album is a work of art. This should be celebrated as a whole. I will add So Long, Marianne to my playlist but this album is special. Solid 5!
5
Nov 24 2022
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Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Not the worst thing I’ve listened to, but what’s with this cover stuff? Nothing special at all. Listening to unoriginal music like this…. again, all I can ask is, “why no Rammstein!?” I mean, come on. Easy 1 rating for QMS.
1
Nov 25 2022
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
T3B
1. My Way
2. Take A Look Around
3. Livin’ It Up
As cringy as it sounds I found myself bobbin my head while listening to this. It didn’t age well but it does have its place. 2
2
Nov 26 2022
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Brothers
The Black Keys
T3B
1. Tighten Up
2. Howlin’ for You
3. The Only One
What a great, easy listen. 4!
4
Nov 27 2022
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Connected
Stereo MC's
Not the worst album. Just an almost generic, dull listen. Nothing really grabbed me. As a whole, just slides in at a 2, but no playlist adds for me.
2
Nov 28 2022
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Bossanova
Pixies
T3B
1. The Happening
2. Dig for Fire
3. Velouria
No complaints. Pretty good listen. 3.
3
Nov 29 2022
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Yikes. Nothing here of value. Very annoying album to trudge through. The vocals, the random sounds, just terrible. 1!
1
Nov 30 2022
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Smile
Brian Wilson
It’s just fine. Felt like something was missing, but I didn’t know why. I enjoyed listening to Good Vibrations but will just add the original to my playlist when that comes around. This is a 2, no playlist adds.
2
Dec 01 2022
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Street Signs
Ozomatli
This is absolute trash. Should not be on the list. Again, the absence of Rammstein is glaring at moments like this.
1
Dec 02 2022
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Not sure if it was a mood music think, but I did not enjoy this listen. They are Night Zombies!! Is the only song I kinda enjoyed, but nah on the album.
1
Dec 03 2022
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Not my cup of tea. 2, no playlist adds.
2
Dec 04 2022
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Wow! Absolutely perfect album! Iron Maiden delivers again. Solid 5!
T3B
1. Prowler
2. Phantom of the Opera
3. Remember Tomorrow
5
Dec 05 2022
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Kenya
Machito
Really good listen, the album as a whole. Really enjoyed “Congo Mulence” and “Wild Jungle.”
3
Dec 06 2022
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Sea Change
Beck
What a perfect mellow album. Awesome production, mixed with outstanding vocals. Easy 5. So many bangerz! Too many to list, but here’s some to remember.
TBz
1. Lonesome Tears
2. Little One
3. Lost Cause
4. Sunday Sun
5. Paper Tiger
5
Dec 07 2022
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Before And After Science
Brian Eno
T3B
1. Backwater
2. Energy Fools The Magician
3. Through Hallowed Lands
Pretty interesting listen. 3.
3
Dec 08 2022
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Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Great album! Really enjoy this era. Just puts you in a place. Solid 4.
T3B
1. Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
2. Dance
3. Feeling Free
4
Dec 09 2022
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
This surprised me, having never listened to a Willie album. Really good listen. 3
T3B
1. All of Me
2. Blue Skies
3.
3
Dec 10 2022
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
Not a big fan of live albums. This is no different, nothing out of the ordinary or special on here. I’ll give it a 2 with no playlist adds. I’d rather add the non live versions if they pop up later.
2
Dec 11 2022
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
What a staple album for hip hop. Not the pioneer but one of the OGs. Great album. Easy 4.
T3B
1. Around The Way Girl
2. Mama Said Knock You Out
3. Eat Em Up L Chill
4
Dec 12 2022
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Shaft
Isaac Hayes
Totally did not expect to get what I got out of this soundtrack. Was jamming to this putting up christmas lights. It was fantastic. Solid 4. Adding main theme to my playlist.
4
Dec 13 2022
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
T3B
1. This Mess We’re In
2. This Is Love
3. Big Exit
3
Dec 14 2022
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
T3B
1. Sign O’ The Times
2. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
3. Housequake
Really enjoyable album. Heavy 3
3
Dec 15 2022
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Revolver
Beatles
Wow, what an album. My first Beatles, I hope I’m not just in a good mood, but this pretty much a perfect album. Banger certified, 5!
TBz
1. Eleanor Rigby
2. Got To Get You Into My Life
3. Good Day Sunshine
4. Taxman
5. Yellow Submarine
5
Dec 16 2022
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
T3Bz
1. California Dreamin’
2. Monday, Monday
3. Straight Shooter
This album is a banger, nothing to really discuss, I knew going in what I liked from this, nothing changed after listening. Mandatory for this list. Solid 4!
4
Dec 17 2022
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Graceland
Paul Simon
T3B
1. You Can Call Me Al
2. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes
3. Graceland
A weird one for me, I was back and forth, but settling on a 3.
3
Dec 18 2022
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Pretenders
Pretenders
Wow, it’s moments while listening to albums like this that makes this journey so enjoyable. What a great listen, amazing female vocals.
TBz
1. Brass in Pocket
2. Tattooed Love Boys
3. Private Life
4. Up the Neck
5. Precious
4
Dec 19 2022
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
T3B
1. Mr. Tambourine Man
2. It’s No Use
3. Here Without You
3
Dec 20 2022
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
It just hit me on this listen how amazing this album is. The funk with the hip hop is out of control in a perfect way. Licensed to Ill was a 5, Ill Comm feels like a stronger album. So obviously S tier 5! Also the instrumentals on this album are unexpectedly tasty.
TBz
1. Sabotage
2. Root Down
3. Sure Shot
4. Get It Together
5. The Update
5
Dec 21 2022
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
TBz
1. Honky Tonk Heroes
2. We Had It All
3. Willy The Wandering Gypsy and Me
4. Old Five and Dimers (Like Me)
This old country music is a whole mood. I never thought I would be so in tone with these albums. Really great listen. 4!
4
Dec 22 2022
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
T3B
1. You Oughta Know
2. You Learn
3. Ironic
Album full of hits, not perfect but damn close. Was hard not giving a 5, but a HEAVY 4!
4
Dec 23 2022
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Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
I’m not totally against this album. I’m getting quite the appreciation for country. There were a few tracks that almost did it for me, but not all the way. Not bad, just no particular bangers. Great voice, very chill album. No playlist adds, 2.
2
Dec 24 2022
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
Totally not what I expected going into this. Really good listen. Just realized I gave the first album I listened to of his a 1. Bone Machine. Hearattack and Vine is def a step in the right direction for me. 3.
T3B
1. Downtown
2. Mr. Siegal
3. Heartattack and Vine
3
Dec 25 2022
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
It’s not bad. Just nothing that really got me going. Nothing stuck out. I may revisit this in the future. Listened to this in the car, at home, and finished at work. Not sure if I gave it it’s do. I’ll put this as a 2, with no adds, but may add later.
2
Dec 26 2022
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Really good holiday album. Great classics. 3, prolly not adding seasonal or holiday music to the playlist.
3
Dec 27 2022
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NEU! 75
Neu!
Wow, what a great listen. Some parts feel like I’m listening to a John Carpenter Escape from New York track, others feel more punk like The Stranglers… just great. 4!
T3B
1. Hero
2. Seeland
3. Leb’Wohl
4
Dec 28 2022
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is their best, one of my top 10 favorite albums ever. Easy 5!
T3B
1. Babe I’m Gonna Leave You
2. Dazed and Confused
3. Your Time Is Gonna Come
5
Dec 29 2022
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
This is just a beautiful work of art, nothing less. The music is second to none, the mood is grim yet I feel an overwhelming feeling of release and joy. I can’t quite explain it. I could keep going with my list. It’s banger after banger. 80min never sounded so good! 5!
TBz
1. Young Lust
2. Comfortably Numb
3. Another Brick in the Wall, Pt. 2
4. Run Like Hell
5. The Happiest Days of Our Lives
6. In the Flesh
7. Is There Anybody Out There?
5
Jan 04 2023
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In Utero
Nirvana
This album is a slight step back from Nevermind, but In Utero is still a 5! More punk and grunge it’s amazing and the bangers don’t stop. I grew up with this album, it’s a part of me. What a perfect listen.
TBz
1. Rape Me
2. Pennyroyal Tea
3. Heart-Shaped Box
4. Dumb
5. All Apologies
6. Frances Farmer Will Her Revenge
5
Jan 05 2023
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Not big on live albums but this one at Folsom was great. I love listening to Johnny Cash. It’s comfort music. His camaraderie with the inmates was fantastic and fun to listen to. 4!
T3B
1. Folsom Prison Blues
2. Give My Love to Rose
3. Cocaine Blues
4. Orange Blossom Special
4
Jan 06 2023
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The Blueprint
JAY Z
T3B
1. Renegade
2. Izzy (H.O.V.A.)
3. Girls, Girls, Girls
3
Jan 07 2023
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Disintegration
The Cure
The instrumental lead, into the vocals on this album were so satisfying. Synths and overall production was nothing short of fantastic. I have never listened a Cure album before. I’m sure I will continue now. Awesome 80s vibe and feel. Really an overall great listen. 4!
T3B
1. Lovesong
2. Prayers for Rain
3. Closedown
4. Last Dance
4
Jan 08 2023
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Mix this almost sci-fi-ish pornographic atmosphere with his crazy off the wall lyrics and you got yourself a very entertaining listen. Really enjoyed this, it kept me listening, not only the beats and weird flow, but just to hear the next crazy lyric. 3.
TBz
1. I’m Destructive
2. Halfsharkalligatorhalfman
3. Bear Witness
4. 3000
3
Jan 09 2023
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
T3B
1. Stormy Monday
2. You Don’t Love Me
3. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
3
Jan 10 2023
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
I mean what else can be said about this masterpiece. My personal top 10 favorite album all time. So many memories with these songs all throughout my life. It has become a part of me. It’s amazing what these guys were doing in that swamp and the music they produced will live forever. This is an ultimate perfect album that everyone should listen to. Easiest 5 I’ve handed out in this journey. I put top 5 on my bangers list, but I mean, the album is a BANGER.
TBz
1. Free Bird
2. Simple Man
3. Tuesday’s Gone
4. I Ain’t The One
5. Poison Whiskey
5
Jan 11 2023
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
After first listen I thought it was a 2. The songs got stuck in my head though and I found myself singing them to myself until I gave it a second listen. Now I have to notch it up to a 3. I Didn’t dig the covers, but the others i found enjoyment.
T3B
1. The Next Big Thing
2. Back to Africa
3. Master Race Rock
3
Jan 12 2023
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Eagles
Eagles
What a great chill, easy listening album. An Eagles classic. Solid 4!
1. Witchy Woman
2. Take It Easy
3. Peaceful Easy Feeling
4. Take the Devil
4
Jan 13 2023
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Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
I mean, it’s not bad at all. I would even give it a 3 but no one song caught me right. It was just a really good listen. I will use this opportunity to ask why in my 1st 125 albums is this my third Paul Simon album, but there is no chance of me seeing a Rammstein album to pop up!? There are many blind spots the further you go on this journey. Sorry this was the album I had to take this stand. I would not have the gull to write a book telling people these are the albums to listen to before you die, and sometimes I feel my diversity of appreciation is deeper than the author…
No playlist adds.
3
Jan 14 2023
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
What a great listen. This is my first Elvis album and prolly first time listening through one. Such relatable, beautiful stories in each song. It started out kinda slow but the music was so catching and enjoyable, you can’t help but lose yourself in it, then the hits started raining down like Kentucky rain. I was feeling a 4 at first then the album as a whole presented itself. What a perfect album. 5!
1. Suspicious Minds
2. Kentucky Rain
3. Any Day Now
4. In the Ghetto
5. Wearin’ That Loved On Look
5
Jan 15 2023
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Sincere
Mj Cole
It’s not terrible. I do enjoy some electronic music, this one just isn’t up my alley. 1.
1
Jan 16 2023
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
Trifecta of sins on this album.
1. It does terrible covers.
2. It uses a monkey drum.
3. It’s foreign to me and it’s not Rammstein!!!!!
I did enjoy other foreign albums on this list, but why this and not RAMMSTEIN!!?? Clear blind spot.
1
Jan 17 2023
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
Great, easy listen. Always been a fan of Aphex Twin. Pretty much the only i reason I have dipped my toe into electronic. He is pretty much the best imo. This album started out great, kinda of lewl towards the end but still enjoyable. 4.
TBz
1. Pulsewidth
2. We Are the Music Makers
3. Xtal
4. Ageispolis
4
Jan 18 2023
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Vivid
Living Colour
T3B
1. Cult of Personality
2. Memories Can’t Wait
3. Middle Man
3
Jan 19 2023
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
T3B
1. Methadonia
2. Scooby Snacks
3. Crime and Punishment
3
Jan 20 2023
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
I really enjoyed this album. A great one. Sucks I couldn’t enjoy this on Spotify or Amazon. Had to listen to this on YouTube and painfully hear ads everything song. Even with that I still enjoyed this great album. Not gonna add any songs to the plays list. I will still give this a 4!
4
Jan 21 2023
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Really good 60s rock album. I will be adding “All Your Love” to my playlist. Solid listen.
3
Jan 22 2023
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Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Wow, never heard or listened to this one. Great album. Pretty diverse songs, with some pretty good contrast within. Solid 4!
TBz
1. Surf’s Up
2. Lookin’ At Tomorrow
3. Long Promised Road
4. Take A Load Off Your Feet
4
Jan 23 2023
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
This album was so bland and empty. The music wasn’t terrible, but I couldn’t wait for last song to finish. It never evoked any emotion from me. Felt lifeless. 1.
1
Jan 24 2023
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
I mean…. What can I say; I’m an absolute sucker for synth! This was such a fun, great album. 4.
1. Cars
2. M.E.
3. Airlane
4
Jan 25 2023
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
I looked up the definition of “Going hard in the paint.” All I found was a picture of this album! Yet another master metalpiece from true pioneers, Metallica!
TBz
1. Master Of Puppets
2. Orion
3. The Thing That Should Not Be
4. Battery
5. Leper Messiah
6. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
7. Damage, Inc.
8. Disposal Heroes
Every song a banger, obvious 5!
5
Jan 26 2023
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Timeless
Goldie
Nothing hit for me. Felt very generic electronic. I did enjoy the vocals, but other than that really nothing special here at all.
1
Jan 27 2023
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Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
Thai album was really good. Never heard of this band before, but great production and vocals.
T3B
1. Cheap Honesty
2. You’ll Follow Me Down
3. I’m Not Afraid
3
Jan 28 2023
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
Obviously, GREAT album. Forgot the hits in this one. Solid 4.
T3B
1. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking
2. Wild Horses
3. Brown Sugar
4
Jan 29 2023
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Liquid Swords
GZA
Wow, what a great listen. Great flow with vocals, awesome production. What an album! 4!
TBz
1. Living In The World Today
2. Shadowboxin’
3. Hell’s Wind Staff / Killah Hills 10304
4. Investigative Reports
5. 4th Chamber
4
Jan 30 2023
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Arise
Sepultura
That’s Heavy fucking metal! What a great album from A band I have never listened to. I can see 5 finger death punch getting inspiration from a band like this. Easy 4!
T3B
1. Desperate Cry
2. Arise
3. Dead Embryonic Cells
4
Jan 31 2023
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OK Computer
Radiohead
I mean what can be said about this masterpiece that hasn’t already been said. It’s possibly my favorite album of all time. It’s top 3, and my top 3 are interchangeable at any given time. The layers, complexity, and contrast that Radiohead puts into their production is my biggest turn on for them. One of my favorite songs of all time is Paranoid Android for that reason. This album is the ultimate masterpiece and a true timeless standard that every album tries to attain. There was a long period in my life where it was a rarity if I didn’t listen to it at least once a day. Beautiful… this is my longest review for good reason, it’s beyond perfect! 5.
TBz
1. Paranoid Android
2. Karma Police
3. Climbing Up the Walls
4. Lucky
5. Exit Music (For A Film)
6. No Surprises
5
Feb 01 2023
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Is This It
The Strokes
I just did not enjoy this album. Sounded very mainstream and generic, nothing unique or special that would constitute it being on this list. This is a weird add IMO.
1
Feb 02 2023
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You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
Just a really good listen.
T3B
1. Sludgefeast
2. Just Like Heaven
3. Raisans
3
Feb 03 2023
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
This was a strange album for me. If I only really gelled with one song I usually just give it a 2. But this album is different. I am gonna give it a 3, but Safesurfer was an absolute banger. Will be adding to the playlist. The rest of the alum was pretty good, just nothing as nice as that song.
3
Feb 04 2023
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Private Dancer
Tina Turner
What a great album. Not top of my list for go to, but the songs and hits can’t be denied. Solid 4. In the anniversary edition I love the Tonight song of Iggy done by Bowie and Turner.
T3B
1. 1984
2. What’s Love Got To Do with It
3. Steel Claw
4
Feb 05 2023
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Dookie
Green Day
Just an awesome album. Nothing much else to say. The hits alone warrant a 5. Banger city.
TBz
1. Welcome to Paradise
2. When I Come Around
3. Longview
4. Basket Case
5. She
5
Feb 06 2023
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Pretty good listen. Great punk vocals.
T3B
1. The Staircase (Mystery)
2. Mirage
3. Helter Skelter
3
Feb 07 2023
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The Next Day
David Bowie
Not my favorite Bowie, but a really good listen this deep in his career. I appreciate this album, but no song really popped for me enough to add to my playlist.
3
Feb 08 2023
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Wow; fantastic! What a time, what an album! Great 80s vibe. I’m such a sucker for it. 5!
TBz
1. Time After Time
2. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
3. She Bop
4. All Through the Night
5
Feb 09 2023
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
Again, maybe I’m jaded that there is no Rammstein, but why must listen to this. Why is this album on the list!? I have no idea.
1
Feb 10 2023
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
I feel like this is one album I should not like as much as I do. I think I just like this kind of punk. Production wasn’t really that good. But there were some catchy songs. Really enjoyed “She’s Hit.”
3
Feb 11 2023
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Great hip hop album. Totally deserving on being in this list. 4
T3B
1. C.R.E.A.M.
2. Method Man
3. Bring Da Ruckus
4
Feb 12 2023
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Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
Just a really good rock album. A couple bangers. Solid 3.
T3B
1. Kicks
2. I’m Not Your Stepping Stone
3. All I Really Is You
3
Feb 13 2023
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The White Album
Beatles
Ok, so I thought this album started out as a 5. There were songs in the middle which made me think maybe this album is a 4. By the end, which overstayed it’s welcome, I was wanting to turn it off. By the time revolution 9 came on I was just over it. So even though my favorite beetles song is on this album, it’s a 3.
T3B
1. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
2. I’m So Tired
3. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
3
Feb 14 2023
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
That was a really good blues album to listen to. Never listened to a Janis album before. Solid 3.
T3B
1. Me and Bobby McGee
2. Trust Me
3. Get It While You Can
3
Feb 15 2023
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Solid Air
John Martyn
Just a really good chill listen. Wasn’t too many bangers, but the album as a whole had a mood. Solid 3. Will be adding “Solid Air” to my playlist.
3
Feb 16 2023
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Opus Dei
Laibach
There have been just a very small handful amount of albums that has jarred me so hard in a good way. This was one of those albums. This album is so unique and very engaging. This gives me hope that one day Rammstein will pop up on this list. Laibach is fantastic and I am now a fan. 5!
TBz
1. Leben Heist Leben
2. Opus Dei
3. Gebert Einer Nation
4. Leben - Tod
5. Herz-Felde
5
Feb 17 2023
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LP1
FKA twigs
The production alone seems deserving of a 5. She has an absolute amazing display of vocals. There is literally something about every song I find enjoyable. This is another album that caught me off guard. Definitely 5!
1. Lights On
2. Preface
3. Video Girl
4. Numbers
5. Give Up
5
Feb 18 2023
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Woodface
Crowded House
It’s wasn’t terrible. Nothing really stood out to me. No song grabbed me and this album didn’t reveal why it’s on this list…
1
Feb 19 2023
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
I’m trying to put my finger on what exactly it was that was off putting for me. I would say the vocals were on the verge of annoying. Not sure if it was pitch or what. Just wasn’t enjoyable as a whole either. 1
1
Feb 20 2023
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London Calling
The Clash
What a great punk album. Could be one of the best punk vocals. I still think Iggy is the best. This is still top tier. Solid 4 for this album.
1. London Calling
2. Train in Vain (Stand by Me)
3. Lost in the Supermarket
4. The Guns of Brixton
4
Feb 21 2023
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
This album blew me away. I knew about the radio hits, but every song is a banger. Listen almost took my no. 1 spot and this was the first time I had heard it. Just awesome. Perfect 80s albums. Like I said every song is a banger but I’ll rate them. Perfect 5!
1. Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. Listen
3. Head Over Heels
4. Shout
5. The Working Hour
6. Mothers Talk
7. I Believe
8. Broken
5
Feb 22 2023
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Gold
Ryan Adams
This was a very just ok album. Nobody Girl almost stuck out to me enough to add, but after going back a second time. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. Giving a 2 with no adds.
2
Feb 23 2023
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Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
This album felt so unique. It’s actually pretty hard to rate. The album as whole was so enjoyable. There was one song that stuck out, “The New Stone Age.” I will be adding to my playlist. I think I’m gonna settle on a 3.
3
Feb 24 2023
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B-52's
The B-52's
This is such an awesome album. I can not believe this was 1979. The vocals work so well with each other. Definitely a 4.
1. Rock Lobster
2. Lava
3. Dance This Mess Around
4. There’s a Moon in the Sky
4
Feb 25 2023
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Play
Moby
I make it a point to listen to every second of every album that is up on the list. I have never been into Moby, after listening to this again I maintain my feelings. It’s music that doesn’t really appeal to me. I know his hits, but I didn’t want to listen to them before and now they have even more of a cringe factor. I know Porcelain is like his main hit, but if it were to pop up on my playlist I would skip it immediately. I know it’s not terrible music. I will slide it through with a 2 and no playlist adds.
2
Feb 26 2023
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Now this is a rock album. Never listens to this in it’s entirety, wow! Banger city. Nothing else to say. Easy 5!
TBz
1. Bad Moon Rising
2. Green River
3. Lodi
4. Sinister Purpose
5. Tombstone Shadow
6. Cross-Tie walker
5
Feb 27 2023
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The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
I felt like this should have been an album to really jive with me. It was quite the opposite. I felt nothing really stood out to me at any point aside from one song, “Goin’ Back.” I’ll add that song to my playlist and give the album a 2.
2
Feb 28 2023
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
That was a really good listen. Very unique album, deserves to be on this list. I would definitely revisit this album. Solid 3.
T3B
1. Race for the Prize
2. The Spark That Bled
3. The Observer
3
Mar 01 2023
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
This is my second The Fall album and my curiosity and excitement is only growing. Such an awesome sounding record. So unique and engaging. Love the vocals too. 4!
1. L.A.
2. Petty (Thief) Lout
3. To Nk Roachment: Yarbles
4. Mansion
5. I Am Damo Suzuki
4
Mar 02 2023
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
I mean it started with a banger, and the unique energy just didn’t quit. I love music like this, especially while navigating this list. This is why I’m doing this. I prolly would have never of listened to this album otherwise.being a Vikings fan has prolly aided my love for this album.
1. If I Had a Heart
2. Concrete Walls
3. Triangle Walks
4. Seven
5. Now’s the Only Time I Know
5
Mar 03 2023
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I just love Nick Cave’s sound, vocal delivery, the whole production is up my alley. The story telling really set the atmosphere in this album. Beautifully done. Bravo. 4!
TBz
1. Stagger Lee
2. Henry Lee
3. Where the Wild Roses Grow
4. O’Malley’s Bar
4
Mar 04 2023
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Illmatic
Nas
The debut album from one of the best to ever do it. Nas has to be top 3 lyricists on pretty much everyone’s list. Totally forgot about how awesome that Human Nature sample was on It Ain’t Hard to Tell. 4.
TBz
1. It Ain’t Hard to Tell
2. N.Y. State of Mind
3. Represent
4. One Time 4 Your Mind
4
Mar 05 2023
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
Nothing to spectacular to day, just a really good rock album.
T3B
1. I Can See For Miles
2. Odorono
3. Hall Of The Mountain King
3
Mar 06 2023
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
This album just completely missed the mark for me. Very vanilla for me. Nothing stood out. Wasn’t an enjoyable listen. 1
1
Mar 07 2023
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
I was never a fan of Springsteen to begin with, but this obviously did not move the needle. Not sure if I have ever called an album terrible. This is one of the worst I have had to listen to on this list. No idea why this would be an album I MUST listen to before i die.
1
Mar 08 2023
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
Gosh damn, never thought I’d have three 1s in a row, but looking at this recent run I can see why now. My buddy and I have a bit every once and awhile we’re we imitate Bob Dylan’s annoying voice. That’s the only enjoyment I will have with this artist. Make it a live album and now I’m totally checked out. Wish I could give it a zero.
1
Mar 09 2023
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Not sure if it was because I just had three 1s in a row, but this was such a breath of fresh air. Really enjoyed the smooth jazz. Great listen. Gonna roll a 4 for this one.
TBz
1. A Remark You Made
2. Rumba Mama
3. Birdland
4. Palladium
4
Mar 10 2023
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Just a really unique enjoyable listen. Something I would have never of stumbled upon otherwise. Will be adding “Pitche Mi” to the playlist. 3
3
Mar 11 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
When it comes to psychedelic rock The Doors are pretty much untouchable in my opinion. Just a fantastic album from start to finish, great rock, amazing blues, love the vocals. Solid 5.
TBz
1. Love Her Madly
2. Riders on the Storm
3. L.A. Woman
4. Hyacinth House
5. Crawling King Snake
5
Mar 12 2023
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Dirty
Sonic Youth
Wow, this was a very cool album. Lots of really good tracks. I loved the contrasting vocals between the two as they alternated songs throughout the album. This was great listen. 4.
T3B
1. Sugar Kane
2. Chapel Hill
3. JC
4. 100%
5. Shoot
4
Mar 13 2023
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Wow, I was just blown away from this album. Just incredible music, I feel like better than some core beetles albums. Thoroughly enjoyed, easy 5!
TBz
1. Band On The Run
2. Ms Vanderbilt
3. Let Me Roll It
4. Bluebird
5. Picasso’s Last Words
5
Mar 14 2023
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Just a great soul album, one of the best. Oblivious great vocals. Great listen. 4.
TBz
1. Chain of Fools
2. Good to Me as I Am to You
3. You Make Me Feel Like
4. Niki Hoeky
4
Mar 15 2023
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OK
Talvin Singh
Can’t put my finger on it, either it’s ending credits from an N64 game or a weird movie soundtrack from the 90s. Either way it wasn’t terrible and it kinda put me in that time. I’ll slide it though with a 2, no playlist adds.
2
Mar 16 2023
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Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
I know they all put around the same time, but it felt like they had a little Emerson LP mixed and some Pink, and their own style to the mix and this was a great listen. Very contrasting melodies within each song. Really enjoyed.
TBz
1. Firth of Fifth
2. Dancing with the Moonlight Knight
3. Aisle of Plenty
4. I Know What I Like
4
Mar 17 2023
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Close To You
Carpenters
It was just fine. Not really anything I’ll listen to by choice. Won’t be adding any songs to my playlist, but I’ll give it a 2.
2
Mar 18 2023
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
Very good listen. So unique and unexpected.
T3B
1. Red Dress
2. Love Dog
3. DLZ
3
Mar 19 2023
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Great album. German electronic music from the 70s, who’d a thunk how great that would be, this is why I’m on this journey. Solid 4.
TBz
1. The Model
2. Spacelab
3. The Man Machine
4. Metropolis
4
Mar 20 2023
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Odessa
Bee Gees
This was a really good listen. Didn’t know they did music like this. Will def revisit this album.
T3B
1. Lamplight
2. I Laugh In Your Face
3. Odessa (City On The Black Sea)
3
Mar 21 2023
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Very solid debut album. Great listen. Just a few songs lost momentum for me. Love the punk, grunge alternative sound. 4.
TBz
1. I’ll Stick Around
2. Big Me
3. This Is a Call
4. Alone + Easy Target
4
Mar 22 2023
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
This album was a touch above amazing! I knew going in that CCR was awesome, but to then be blown away by the album. I have never put 8 songs down as bangerz. This is the most, may never be beaten. Nuff said. EASY 5!
TBz
1. Run Through The Jungle
2. Who’ll Stop The Rain
3. Up Around The Bend
4. Lookin’ Out My Back Door
5. Ramble Tamble
6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
7. Long As I Can See The Light
8. Travelin’ Band
5
Mar 23 2023
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Not a fan of Neil Young anyways. Only one good song on this album, “My My, Hey Hey” rest is very forgettable. Would of been a 1 but that song bumped it to a 2. Can’t add to my Spotify playlist because Neil is a fucking Karen.
2
Mar 24 2023
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
Not bad. Not much to say. 3
T3B
1. Strange Ones
2. Alright
3. She’s So Loose
3
Mar 25 2023
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
This was a great album. I almost gave it a 5. I went through it 3 times. Got real familiar with it. Just great music. Solid 4.
TBz
1. When The Sun Goes Down
2. The View From The Afternoon
3. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
4. Riot Van
4
Mar 26 2023
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Risque
CHIC
Just a really good album to jam and chill to.
1. Good Times
2. My Forbidden Lover
3. A Warm Summer Night
3
Mar 27 2023
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Not a bad album, thought I would like it more. Were a few good ones on here, I feel a lot just lost direction. Will give this a 3.
T3B
1. Check-Out Time
2. Shoot The Moon
3. Good Enough
3
Mar 28 2023
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
Great feel and listen. Great tracks. Obviously great vocals. Had no idea this was in 1978, that’s amazing! Solid 4.
TBz
1. One Way Or Another
2. Heart Of Glass
3. 11:59
4. I Know But I Don’t Know
4
Mar 29 2023
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Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
I never thought I would be into classic country as much as I am. I turn it on and feel like, “yea right,” but after listening to it I am feeling the lyrics and moving my body to the music. 3!
T3B
1. I Got You
2. What I Don’t Know
3. One More Name
3
Mar 30 2023
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Really surprised by this album. Wasn’t really feeling it. Outside of Layla it really was pretty uninspiring. A couple others kinda felt good, but overall not the best. Layla is such a banger I will slide it through as a 2.
T3B
1. Layla
2. Bell Bottom Blues
3. Little Wing
2
Mar 31 2023
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Nothing about this was enjoyable. Deserves a zero. Ridiculous that this is on the list.
1
Apr 01 2023
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
I’m just not a fan of Dylan. It’s hard for me to listen to him. This was almost tolerable so I’ll slide through as a 2. No playlist adds.
2
Apr 02 2023
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
What can be said. Amazing album. Pink is awesome. Easy 5.
T3B
1. Have a Cigar
2. Wish You Were Here
3. Welcome to the Machine
5
Apr 03 2023
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Just a really good album to listen to, nothing bad, just wasn’t blown away. 3
T3B
1. Someone Somewhere
2. The King Is White And In The Crowd
3. Glittering Prize
3
Apr 04 2023
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
Just chill, vibing and at times, such a retro sounding album. Really enjoyed this one, 3.
T3B
1. Motion Sickness
2. How Do You Do?
3. Let Me Be Him
3
Apr 05 2023
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Great album. Can’t believe this was 89. I really feel this was ahead of it’s time. Solid 4.
TBz
1. What “U” Waitin’ “4”?
2. Belly Dancin’ Dina
3. Black Woman
4. Good Newz Comin’
4
Apr 06 2023
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
This album was hard to rate. I really enjoyed it, during actually listening I felt anywhere from a 3 to a 5. I’ll settle on a 4 then. Great rock, there was also some punk elements that really made me enjoy this album.
TBz
1. Hospital
2. She Cracked
3. Astral Plane
4. Roadrunner
4
Apr 07 2023
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Vespertine
Björk
Production was great, sounded so good in my beats. I think it was the vocals that pulled me away from enjoyment. I will give this a 2 with no playlist adds.
2
Apr 08 2023
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Fantastic album. So many bangers. For being 36min, this is beyond power packed. Great flow from audio engineer with track layout. 5
TBz
1. Perfect Day
2. Walk On the Wild Side
3. Satellite of Love
4. Vicious
5. Wagon Wheel
5
Apr 09 2023
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Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
Wow, I am truly growing to love this artist. This is my third album of his and each one that comes I rate it a lil higher. Tom really set the atmospheric mood on this one. 1975, but I felt like I was there at that diner with him and other people. Laughing at the jokes moving my head, just feeling relaxed and chill. Sets up his stories and built interest. Comedic relief and great jazzy blues. This album was a FUN experience. As a whole it was amazing. Don’t really have a top banger list, but I am gonna add “Eggs And Sausage” to my playlist as a token of a perfect listen. Easy 5!
5
Apr 10 2023
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I believe I would of scored this higher, but such a bummer going back and forth from Spotify to YouTube while listening, it really took me out of it. If Young wasn’t such an egotistical drama queen, it prolly would have been a 3 or 4. Giving this a 2, adding “Almost Cut My Hair.”
2
Apr 11 2023
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Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
Just a really enjoyable listen. Musically they are on par with Radiohead. The vocals were a bit much at times, 3.
T3B
1. Roulette Dates
2. Inertiatic Esp
3. This Apparatus Must Be Unearthed
3
Apr 12 2023
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
Great oldies album. Brings back great memories of listening to the golden oldies station as a kid!
TBz
1. Groovin’
2. How Can I Be Sure
3. It’s Love
4. I Don’t Love You Anymore
4
Apr 13 2023
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
This album definitely didn’t blow me away. There were moments I thought this was up my alley, but not enough to find a good jive. I will add “North American Scum” to my playlist. I did enjoy that song. Overall I’ll give this album a 2.
2
Apr 14 2023
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Not sure if this is considered the ultimate jazz album or not. Well it’s gotta be close. Great vibe and chill listening. Hard to add just one to the playlist because it’s amazing as a whole, but will add “Take Five.” Great album, solid 4!
4
Apr 15 2023
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
This was a great punk album. It’s crazy that there were times I thought I was listening to an early System of a Down. Had to influence them. 4
TBz
1. When Ya Get Drafted
2. Drug Me
3. Kill the Poor
4. Let’s Lynch the Landlord
4
Apr 16 2023
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Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
This was very interesting to listen too. Very unique, a lot of varying styles. I will give this a 3 and I will add “Relight the Flame” to my playlist.
3
Apr 17 2023
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1984
Van Halen
Wow, fantastic album. Non stop bangerz. I have never listened to this whole album, but pretty knew every song. Easy 5.
TBz
1. I’ll Wait
2. Hot for Teacher
3. Panama
4. Drop Dead Legs
5. Jump
5
Apr 18 2023
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
It was just too soft. Not bad, just not for me. 2, no adds
2
Apr 19 2023
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
Can’t get into this. Just like the Smiths, it does not go well through my ears. Too soft, just not feeling it.
1
Apr 20 2023
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Being There
Wilco
I can not get on board with this. Lazy vocals, drab music. Just not good.
1
Apr 21 2023
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
No, this is terrible music. Production is poor as well.
1
Apr 22 2023
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Low
David Bowie
Really good listen. Gonna give this album a 3 and add “Speed of Life” to the play list.
3
Apr 23 2023
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
Seems like a lot of cool sounds coming from all over the place. Very musical, just not up my alley. I’ll give this a 2. No playlist adds.
2
Apr 24 2023
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Again, not terrible just not jiving with this music. Great vocals though. I’ll give this a 2 and have no playlist adds.
2
Apr 25 2023
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
This was a great listen. This is one of those times I’m so glad I’m doing this. This Joan is amazing and I can’t wait to her more from her. Musically it was fantastic, then her vocals were so smooth and soulful, just made this album super easy to listen to. I was thinking 4, but after listening back through again, she was such a great discovering I can’t give this album anything less than a 5.
TBz
1. Down To Zero
2. Tall In The Saddle
3. Water With The Wine
4. Like Fire
5. Somebody Who Loves You
5
Apr 26 2023
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
Some psychedelic rock albums should pull the reins a little harder. This is one of those albums. Kinda off the rails and it just makes for a little too awkward of a listening experience.
1
Apr 27 2023
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I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
Album is straight trash outside of 1 song. Nothing Compares 2 U is such a banger. Got to give this a 2 just from that one song.
2
Apr 28 2023
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Really difficult to gage. Really good in some parts, kinda cringe in others. Didn’t enjoy the hip hop attempt. I think it’s gonna boil down to the fact there was one song I enjoyed enough to add to my playlist. 2 for the album.
“Blue Cafe” is the song.
2
Apr 29 2023
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Wow, this was an absolute great experience. Was shocked to see the year as well. Seemed ahead of its time. Very unique, great discovery moment. 4.
T3B
1. The Court Of The Crimson King
2. 21st Century Schizoid Man
3. Epitaph
4
Apr 30 2023
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
I’m a sucker for punk and this album is absolutely great! Love the length and energy of the songs. In. Out. Wham. Bam. Love it, solid 4.
1. I Just Want Some Skank
2. Beverly Hills
3. Behind the Door
4. World up My Ass
4
May 01 2023
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
5! Never started a review with the score. It’s so easy! This is easily one of my top 3 albums all time. Hands down, no debate, the greatest rock album of all time. Will never be beat. One of the first albums I rated every song, every song is an absolute banger. This album is so special to me to how it has been in my life through movies, video games, and general listening. I love this album with such a passion. It’s a true ultimate masterpiece. There are a handful of albums so far where it’s an automatic 5. This is one of the easiest ones.
TBz
1. It’s So Easy
2. Welcome To The Jungle
3. Paradise City
4. My Michelle
5. Sweet Child O’ Mine
6. Night rain
7. Rocket Queen
8. Think About You
9. Mr. Brownstone
10. Out Ta Get Me
11. You’re Crazy
12. Anything Goes
5
May 02 2023
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Beautiful woman, even prettier voice. The music was just too slow and drab for me. Even the hits were just this side of a bummer in the slowness category. Have to give this at least a 2 though.
2