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Thu Dec 08 2022
Machine Head
Deep Purple
I quite liked this. It seems like a predecessor to the heavier, harder rock and metal that I don't like much. It's giving stereotypical "young British rockstar". I loved the track Maybe I'm a Leo and the extended instrumentation in Lazy. Listened to it around three times abd I'll be listening to it again sometime.
4
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Sat Dec 10 2022
Hotel California
Eagles
Glad I finally listened to this classic. It's sweetly mellow and melodramatic. Some of the lyricism feels a little dated but it has a soft, comforting feeling. The title track is still among the greatest I've ever listened to, and I also really loved New Kid in Town and Try and Love Again.
4
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Sun Dec 11 2022
Parallel Lines
Blondie
I REALLY loved this. It sounded like a poppier, more accessible version of Horses by Patti Smith, an album I love. Heart of Glass is a track I heard before and I still think it's the best song on it.
5
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Mon Dec 12 2022
2112
Rush
A bit screamy but interesting nonetheless.
4
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Tue Dec 13 2022
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
I love that I listened to this on New Year's Eve while quietly walking home. It has such a ravey vibe while also sounding lonely. It was really nice and spacey. I may not listen to it much again but I really liked it, especially the track Waterfall.
4
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Wed Dec 14 2022
Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
This was great. I liked how eclectic and witchy the sound was. It reminded me of Ys by Joanna Newsom but less consistent.
4
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Fri Dec 16 2022
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
An angry classic.
5
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Sat Dec 17 2022
Teen Dream
Beach House
I usually dislike this genre of music; I find it headache-inducing. But this was just so well-made. It has a cohesive texture while also having many eclectic sound choices to make each track interesting.
5
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Sun Dec 18 2022
Future Days
Can
This was the kind of art album that you listen to once and really like but aren't much tempted to listen to ever again. I might though, just cuz it's so intricate.
4
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Tue Dec 20 2022
The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I could listen to this forever. I am a huge fan of Leonard Cohen's You Want It Darker album and this feels just like that. Replayed twice and will be many more times.
5
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Thu Dec 22 2022
This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
I can see the appeal but this is definitely not my cup of tea.
2
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Fri Dec 23 2022
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
This reminds me of Carole King's Tapestry with the heartbreak songwriting. It's so tender, with the lyrical sensitivity of country music. I love it, especially the songs Jo's Lament and the title track.
5
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Sat Dec 24 2022
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Groovy but not particularly grabbing.
3
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Sun Dec 25 2022
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
Fabulous. Phenomenal.
5
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Mon Dec 26 2022
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
The Wall of Sound style is interesting but I never enjoyed Christmas music.
3
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Tue Dec 27 2022
The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Ahhh this is so good. I listened to it while house-cleaning and I think that's part of why I like it so much. I don't like the song Weather to Fly but I love how melodic and earwormy even that song is. A lot of the songs, such as The Fix, also feel so noirish. One Day Like This is definitely the highlight and I've listened to it so many times already.
5
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Wed Dec 28 2022
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
I quite enjoyed this. I can see why it would be exceptional at the time, though the over-separation of the stereo channels is dated and a little grating. Regardless, the sparse sound is very pleasing and the record often feels like they're just playing around with what conventions they can twist. I like it.
4
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Thu Dec 29 2022
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Janis's voice is iconic, but I prefer Pearl. I see the appeal of the rough-around-the-edges production, but it's a little too rough.
3
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Sat Dec 31 2022
Blue
Joni Mitchell
This is, in my opinion, the greatest album of all time. I've loved it for six years now.
5
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Sun Jan 01 2023
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
I love jazz, and this is of the more upbeat variety. It's very enjoyable but gets a little tedious by the end.
4
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Wed Jan 04 2023
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
One of the greats. I love listening to this slightly tipsy, half-pretending to be a wreck.
5
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Fri Jan 06 2023
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Pleasant background music. I like how the instrumentation makes it sound like somebody is singing along to it.
4
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Sat Jan 07 2023
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Why does an Englishman have a southern American accent? 5 stars.
5