Oct 21 2022
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Mostly distorted guitar and drums but some clean tones in there too. I think I had heard most of these songs before with knowing they were all from this one album. I really enjoyed it, but I wouldn’t say it’s one of the best ever
4
Oct 22 2022
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Arrival
ABBA
The all time hits are as good as always, but I’m surprised by how good the less famous songs are too
5
Oct 22 2022
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3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
A mix of hip hop, funk, and soul. The album touches on oppression by the system and how the fight for equality won’t end with just one generation. Relevant themes when it was released and now as well
4
Oct 23 2022
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin is a legend for a reason. This album was amazing with excellent music accompanying her vocals
5
Oct 24 2022
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
I didn’t like this album as much as I thought I would. The high point are really high, but the rest was technically impressive but didn’t wow me
3
Oct 25 2022
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Transformer
Lou Reed
I’ve heard the big hit but also “Perfect Day”. I really like this album because it sounds like early New Wave but there’s less electronic synths that true new wave
4
Oct 26 2022
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
I didn’t think I was going to like this album, but I was blown away. Leonard Cohen has an amazingly powerful voice and the backing music complements him perfectly
5
Oct 27 2022
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I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
This album grew on me as I listened to it, but I’m unlikely to listen to it again. My favorite song “Fistful of Love” was different from the rest and most of the time I was distracted by the singer’s vibrato. Still a very technically impressive performance
3
Oct 29 2022
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
I saw the movie before listening to the album and am pretty sure the songs aren’t all the same. That said the singles from this album are amazing and the other songs are solid if not as memorable
4
Oct 30 2022
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
I listened to roughly half this album drunk on moonshine, but I’m making a concerted effort to be more critical. This was a good album and I would listen to it again, but most of it didn’t stand out. Further, I don’t like Eric Clapton because he’s awful even though he’s a great guitarist.
3
Oct 31 2022
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Is This It
The Strokes
I really liked this album. It hit the perfect mix of grunge and almost every song had an excellent bass line. While I wouldn’t expect everyone to like it, I can see myself listening to it again and again
5
Nov 01 2022
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Despite my Elvis phase as a kid, this wasn’t my favorite album. I’d be happy if it was playing in the background because it was good, but it isn’t something I’m going to listen to on repeat
3
Nov 02 2022
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
This might be one of the best live albums I’ve ever listened to. I enjoyed it thoroughly and plan on listening to more Sam Cooke in the future
5
Nov 03 2022
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Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
I enjoyed most of this album and would be happy to put it on in the background. By the end, it did feel like it was dragging on a bit too long
3
Nov 04 2022
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
A solid hip hop album but it didn’t really stand out to me. It’s possible that’s because it was a very influential album so people copied their style though. I would listen to it again
3
Nov 05 2022
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All Mod Cons
The Jam
I liked this album and was hedging between 3 and 4; it was sort of early new wave and had a lot I liked about it. What clinched it as a 3 is that The Jam have other songs I like a lot more that aren’t from this album
3
Nov 06 2022
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Microshift
Hookworms
This was an interesting album. It was a lot of electronic music with many elements that I normally like. The beginning didn’t grab me, and neither did the rest, but I enjoyed it the whole time
3
Nov 07 2022
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
From the minute I put this album on, I was having a good time. It was early 90s hip hop with a strong funky beat and some heavy jazz influences
4
Nov 08 2022
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In Utero
Nirvana
I’m surprised that I hadn’t listened to this before considering how much I like Nevermind. This is a great album, but I don’t think I like it as much as that one though. That said, I can see myself listening to this again and again
4
Nov 09 2022
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
An amazing album. Every song had a groovy bass line, catchy vocals, and was a blast to listen too
5
Nov 10 2022
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I enjoyed this album, but it didn’t stand out to me. When Spotify accidentally switched to radio based on it, I didn’t notice and started liking it more
3
Nov 11 2022
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Dance Mania
Tito Puente
A solid album of really fun music. I can’t see myself listening to it again though except as background music at a party. It was good though
3
Nov 12 2022
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Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
I liked this album in the same way that I like the Moody Blues. It’s not music to get you pumped, but it’s a consistent album throughout with some really amazing moments
4
Nov 13 2022
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
A very weird album to listen to. It definitely sounded like all his movie soundtracks- which is a positive - but the subject matter was a weird choice at times. I’m not sure I’d go back and listen to it, but it was well made
2
Nov 14 2022
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
I just didn’t enjoy this album. It wasn’t bad, and I thought I was going to like it based on its description, but it may have been too experimental in places
2
Nov 15 2022
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Let It Be
The Replacements
This was a pretty good album that I enjoyed. Punk without much (if any pop), I can see myself listening to this one again
4
Nov 16 2022
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Skylarking
XTC
I have a feeling that the more I listen to this album, the more I’ll like it. On my first listen, it had enough high points that I don’t remember the lows, but it was by no means perfect
4
Nov 17 2022
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
A very good album, especially for a live album. I’d definitely give it another listen - excellent guitar and backing music and creative use of a talk box
4
Nov 18 2022
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Fun House
The Stooges
I’ll probably listen to this one again. It sounded like early punk and was raw without being overly discordant. Plus the radio suggested for the album is pretty good too
4
Nov 19 2022
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
I didn’t think I was going to like this album when I started it, but after it picked up a minute in I started to enjoy it. It reminds of Simon and Garfunkel type music and I’d probably enjoy this again when I’m in that sort of mood
4
Nov 20 2022
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Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
I was excited to listen to this because it was the first I’ve gotten that I’ve heard before. I was surprised by how underwhelmed I was however. It was good, but nothing I’d rush to listen to again
3
Nov 21 2022
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Queen II
Queen
I enjoyed every second of this album. Most of these songs aren’t their big hits so I was surprised by that
5
Nov 22 2022
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Marquee Moon
Television
Another really good album. Early punk music with cleaner sounds than usual. I enjoyed every song and look forward to listening to them again
5
Nov 23 2022
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
I’m giving this a three, but it’s a low three. An electronic-euro music album, I know I would like this if I were in the right mood, but that would probably be if I wanted background music
3
Nov 24 2022
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Absolutely excellent disco album. Le Freak is an all time classic and I’m ashamed I didn’t know they were the band to sing it until now
4
Nov 25 2022
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Garbage
Garbage
An okay album. It had some good songs, but none that grabbed me. I wouldn’t rush to change what I was listening to though
3
Nov 26 2022
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Liquid Swords
GZA
A solid hip hop album from a founder of the Wu-Tang Clan. I enjoyed it but it didn’t stand out. I might listen to it again
3
Nov 27 2022
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
A very interesting album. I’m not sure if I enjoyed this is the way I did all the others, but it was intriguing and I might listen again when in an experimental mood
3
Nov 28 2022
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Elephant
The White Stripes
This was a great album from start to finish. I enjoyed it more than Whote Blood Cells, which is why I’m giving it a 5 since that was a 4
5
Nov 29 2022
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
It was a fine album overall, but I wasn’t left with a strong impression. I felt to how I felt about the Kraftwerk album
3
Nov 30 2022
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
I went in expecting I’d like this one, but it left zero impression on me. It wasn’t bad but I don’t remember it at all and I listened twice
2
Dec 01 2022
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
My favorite hip hop album I’ve gotten from this list so far. I’m going to have to go back and listen to the extended version
5
Dec 02 2022
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Van Halen
Van Halen
It’s classic rock at its finest
5
Dec 03 2022
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Absolutely solid. I prefer Are You Experienced slightly more, but an amazing album nonetheless
5
Jan 30 2023
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
This was a really enjoyable pop album. I ended up listening to it twice and it has plenty of hits. I’m probably going to throw it on every now and then
5
Jan 31 2023
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
A pretty good album. I enjoyed listening to it and it has some great songs, but it’s not a favorite of mine
4
Feb 01 2023
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
A pretty good country sounding album that didn’t get too much into stereotypical country topics. There was one song about being christian but other than that it was a good sounding album
4
Feb 02 2023
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Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
Technically good, but it was not for me. Overall, the album sounded mournful
2
Feb 03 2023
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Chelsea Girl
Nico
Very similar mood to the previous album. A bit somber, but I liked the music a lot more and the tracks had more variety between them
3
Feb 04 2023
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
I’ve listened to this album many times before and it’s an absolute thrill. The only thing keeping it from being perfect is that some of the songs that aren’t 10/10s are a bit forgettable
4
Feb 06 2023
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
What can I say other than this album is everything I want from emo-type rock. It’s not perfect, but it’s one of the best
5