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3.06
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You Love More Than Most

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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
5 3.3 +1.7

You Love Less Than Most

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The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
1 2.88 -1.88
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
2 3.64 -1.64
All Directions
The Temptations
2 3.44 -1.44
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
2 3.43 -1.43
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
2 3.42 -1.42
Purple Rain
Prince
3 4.02 -1.02

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The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla

I don't see the appeal very much at all. Not a fan 0.5-1/10

1-Star Albums (1)

All Ratings (18)

Sep 26 2022

Enjoyed the opener a lot, lots of future influence within the Talking Heads and this album is not an exception. The vocal inflections of the lead singer remind me a lot of Keith Strickland from the B-52s, the iconic exaggerated inflections really give the Talking Heads a unique sound. Overall, I enjoyed this record quite a bit, but it isn't the greatest thing I've ever heard. Not bad at all for the first record on the docket, I'd give it a solid 7/10

Purple Rain by Prince
Sep 27 2022

Epic opener, majestic. Very 80s sounding, but I do know that Prince pioneered that very sound, fits well with the decade. Purple Rain may be the greatest song of the 1980s in my opinion. The rest are a little more forgettable aside from When Doves Cry. I'd give the album another 6.5-7/10.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Sep 28 2022

Opener was really good, can't understand the language, but the music speaks mine. Love the emotion shown by the lead singer and the emotion if the instruments in the first track. These emotions continue throughout the rest of the album, absolute joy to the ears that it has even an American sounding sound in general. Based off of that alone, I would give this album a 7.5-8.

Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand
Sep 29 2022

Love the vibe, change of pace. Very instrumental heavy with the vocals taking a backseat at certain times. The lead singer has a very iconic voice on the song Take Me Out, the smash hit that put this group on the map, a song I've been listening to for a while now. Other highlights include: The Dark of the Matinee, This Fire, Michael, and Come On Home, as well as the title track Jacqueline. Overall 8-8.5/10 In my opinion

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
Sep 30 2022

This jazzy album has me bopping my head, however, compared to other jazz works, I'm sure this is exceptional, because I do like it. The problem is, Jazz isn't my top cup of tea, I'd probably give this album a 4/10 due to my enjoyment just not being there.

All Directions by The Temptations
Oct 03 2022

Decent disco tracks and messages throughout, just not really for me, enjoyed a few songs greatly though.

Oct 04 2022

Very solid live album, every song sounded good live, the orchestra was phenomenal and James Brown's vocals were perfect. Solid 7.5/10 album for me.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Oct 05 2022

I don't see the appeal very much at all. Not a fan 0.5-1/10

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Oct 07 2022

Some nice slow rock ballads on here, along with some psychedelic elements and even some folk. Enjoyed, but not the best, I'd give it a 5-6/10

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Oct 10 2022

From the start, you can tell how important this album was and still is for rap. Dr. Dre is certainly well know for being one of the greatest producers of all time, but this album proves he has the chops to make a hard hitting solo record from a rap perspective. His arrangement and feature choices are also top notch and the whole album listen now is one that you can feel forlorn for a grittier, more real time in rap, I'd give this album a 9/10.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Oct 11 2022

Solid album, smooth listen, a little different eccentric rock album. 6/10

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Oct 12 2022

Classic country hits from the best to ever do it in my opinion. The charm in this record is seen throughout the track list as Cash addresses the crowd and even takes a jab at his own record label. The charm is evident through the music as well. The whole album sort of feels like a movie at times, that's the appeal in my opinion, very unique experience that you can't get anywhere else. 8/10

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Oct 14 2022

Somber tone to the whole album which makes sense given the context. The music itself is very solid, the vocals are strained at times and really fit the vibe of the album. 7/10.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Oct 17 2022

The sound appeals to me the most, the lead singer sounds very emotional in his deliveries. The music is also very grandiose in tune. Overall this album delivers a solid punch and is one that I certainly enjoy very much. Enough to give it a 7.5/10.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Oct 18 2022

It was aight

Jazz Samba by Stan Getz
Apr 25 2023

Very well done Jazz Record, but Jazz isn’t my top pick for music, I do enjoy it, so I’d give it a 7/10 solidly

1977 by Ash
Apr 26 2023

I’d say it’s a mid tier to decent emo rock sound tbh. I do like it, I’d probably give it a solid 6/10

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