Sep 14 2022
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Fun listen, reminiscent of driving around in a droptop with your friends
Even putting aside my bias against the jangly and dazzling sound of the time period, I had difficulty connecting with any of the tracks. I have a hard time remembering the second half of the album, I'll drum that up to my lack of interest in the style and listening to it at work
Highlights:
California Dreamin', Straight Shooter
I'll probably revisit sometime later in my life, when i can take the time to really invest my attention
3
Sep 15 2022
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Fun and energizing listen
4
Sep 16 2022
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Great album to listen to while floating through my workday. Will definitely revisit this in the future when I need some nice background music to keep me relaxed and calm, yet still attentive
4
Sep 17 2022
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Funeral
Arcade Fire
If only they made more albums like this
4
Sep 20 2022
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Being There
Wilco
What a banger in Misunderstood to kick off the album
Someday Soon was gorgeous.
Listening to this only knowing Wilco for Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, this album was a great showing of some of the diversity of the band. Wish i could give it a half star, fully deserving of 4.5
4
Sep 21 2022
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Might've been my thing back when I was in highschool, but current me found it a little too abrasive and raw for my taste.
2
Dec 13 2022
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Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Very captivating record, and (speaking for myself) a great introduction into a genre of cultural music that may have gone unappreciated otherwise.
This may be my ignorance speaking since, as stated above, I've never attentively listened to Indian classical, but I caught hints of international influence throughout the album that made the listening experience engaging.
5
Jan 05 2023
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John Prine
John Prine
This album is well done!
Hot dog bun!
My sisters a nun!
5
Jan 06 2023
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
Going into this record without any prior knowledge, it was a blast to listen to the stylistic variety the record had to offer. Every track offered a grounded period-standard psych rock motif fused with other prominent sounds of the time. Really enjoyed the trip the album took me on, from the blissful melody in 'Onie' to the Stones-esque rock flair in 'Get Me to the World in Time'.
Its a real shame the album closes with 'The Toonerville Trolley'.
That track made me want to gouge my eardrums.
4
Jan 07 2023
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
3
Jan 10 2023
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Fun House
The Stooges
3
Jan 11 2023
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Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
2
Jan 12 2023
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
3
Jan 17 2023
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4
Jan 20 2023
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
3
Mar 17 2023
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
My beard is not capable of growing long enough to quite pick up on the esoteric whispers this album wanted me to hear.
I'll revisit when I'm in my late 40s, maybe it'll have more to say to me then
2
Mar 18 2023
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The Joshua Tree
U2
5
Mar 22 2023
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
3
May 11 2023
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Rio
Duran Duran
2
May 12 2023
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
5
May 13 2023
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Third
Portishead
4
May 14 2023
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Murmur
R.E.M.
This has been one of my top favourites of all time, there really isn't much for me to say other than sit down and give it a listen
5
May 15 2023
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
5
May 16 2023
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
5
May 18 2023
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Kenya
Machito
A bouncy and warm entrance into a genre I've had minimal exposure to. Probably better enjoyed on a deck with some liquor, rather than spreadsheeting on a Wednesday morning. I don't know how to dance, but this album makes me want to learn.
Favourite tracks: Conversation, Cannonology
3
May 19 2023
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Well strap me in a lifejacket, plug me with an IV drip full of dark rum & coke, tie me to a riverboat, and send me down a river cuz this record had me swangin
4
May 20 2023
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Dummy
Portishead
4
May 24 2023
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
Pleasant. Simply pleasant.
4
May 25 2023
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Blackstar
David Bowie
5
May 26 2023
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Spiderland
Slint
5
May 30 2023
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Being familiar with The White Stripes & Jack White, I went in with fairly high expectations, but was still pleasantly surprised with how the duo were able to keep me energized and entertained through all the B sides. Seriously, there are some anthemic gems in through this and its worth a full listen, especially if you were feeling like you "got" the band prior and had a muted interest
Highlights:
- Hotel Yorba
- The Union Forever
- I Can Learn
4
Jun 02 2023
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Live Through This
Hole
Some standouts on the album, but I found the tracks too similar. The whole album was fading in and out of my attention
Highlights: Doll Parts, She Walks On Me, I Think That I Would Die
3
Jun 08 2023
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
Nothing super memorable for me... I Knew I'd Want You was a happy lil diddy though
3
Jul 08 2023
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
5