Dec 13 2022
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Big opener and closer. Odd country version of Honkey Tonk Woman, and and decent chilled numbers. Enjoyed this.
4
Dec 14 2022
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Started really strongly, and there’s some absolutely belting tracks on here. Doesn’t quite hold it together for me over the length of the album though.
3
Dec 15 2022
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High Violet
The National
On first listen this was an album that I admired rather than loved. Will definitely give it a few more goes though.
4
Dec 16 2022
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John Prine
John Prine
Definitely not an album I would have chosen to listen, and it hasn’t really changed my mind about country music not really being for me. Simple songs, some funny lines, and an interesting political stance on a few tracks. If this fella was playing a festival stage I’d sit and have a drink while he played. Not likely to listen to the album again.
2
Dec 19 2022
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Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Amazing voice, beautiful songs.
5
Dec 20 2022
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
Collection of absolute bangers. Like Phil Spector and Roman Polanski, a real example of the ethical dilemma in trying to separate an individual from their art.
5
Dec 21 2022
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Lovely songs. Amazing voice. Textbook. Didn’t get a chance to listen to all 3 hours, but will return for the rest.
5
Dec 22 2022
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
4
Dec 23 2022
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Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
4
Dec 26 2022
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
5
Dec 29 2022
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
4
Dec 30 2022
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The Band
The Band
Songs had a timeless quality to them, which left me surprised that I hadn’t heard them before. Will return to this album.
4
Jan 02 2023
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Didn’t really connect with this.
2
Jan 03 2023
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
3
Jan 04 2023
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
5
Jan 05 2023
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Bit noodly and twiddly for my liking, but clearly brilliant musicianship with a few highlights.
3
Jan 06 2023
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Copper Blue
Sugar
Really enjoyed this - having never heard anything about it before. Will definitely revisit, and check out some other Bob Mould stuff while I’m at it.
4
Jan 09 2023
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
Singles are great - rest is also very decent.
4
Jan 10 2023
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Still struggling to find the country album that really gets me going. Feels like a collection of assorted demos and outtakes.
2
Jan 11 2023
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Pretty much a perfect album. A welcome re-listen.
5
Jan 12 2023
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Survivor
Destiny's Child
Another banger of an album that was a re-listen.
4
Jan 13 2023
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Enjoyed this a lot. Nice beats, but a few problematic lyrics that feel very much of their time.
4
Jan 16 2023
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21
Adele
The Adele album that has my favourite songs of hers - wish we’d see a little more of the Rumour Has It and Rolling in the Deep banging soul side of her more often.
4
Jan 17 2023
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
A little overlong for me, with a few diversions that didn’t quite hold me. The highlights are incredible though. Probably one to enjoy over time and allow to develop.
4
Jan 18 2023
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Vivid
Living Colour
4
Jan 19 2023
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Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
3
Jan 20 2023
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The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
3
Jan 23 2023
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Smash
The Offspring
Brought back awesome memories despite only remembering a couple of songs. Must have heard in full at some point, but this felt new to me. Great record.
4
Jan 24 2023
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Really want to spend time with this to get more from the lyrics. Some of the beats are amazing.
4
Jan 26 2023
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Interesting album, but a little too meandering and moody for me to rush to listen again. Prefer their slightly later stuff.
3
Jan 27 2023
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
3
Jan 30 2023
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Ramones
Ramones
Absolute bangers and only half an hour long. Great album.
4
Feb 01 2023
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Future Days
Can
2
Feb 02 2023
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Singles are great. Remember at the time being a little disappointed following the brilliance of I Should Coco, but time (and age) have clearly mellowed me. Really enjoyed this.
4
Feb 03 2023
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4
Feb 06 2023
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The Clash
The Clash
4
Feb 07 2023
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Transformer
Lou Reed
5
Feb 08 2023
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Couple of tracks that take me back to my youth, but the album hasn’t aged well and the schtick wears thin pretty quickly.
2
Feb 09 2023
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
4
Feb 10 2023
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Who's Next
The Who
5
Feb 13 2023
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Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
4
Feb 14 2023
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Boston
Boston
A lot more fun than I was expecting!
4
Feb 15 2023
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Closer
Joy Division
4
Feb 16 2023
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British Steel
Judas Priest
3
Feb 17 2023
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
3
Feb 20 2023
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
Feb 21 2023
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American Pie
Don McLean
4
Feb 22 2023
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
2
Feb 23 2023
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
5
Feb 24 2023
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Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
4
Feb 27 2023
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
4
Feb 28 2023
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
4
Mar 01 2023
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Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
Perfectly pleasant background music. Not sure I’m chemically altered to truly appreciate it though…
3
Mar 02 2023
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
5
Mar 03 2023
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
5
Mar 06 2023
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
5
Mar 07 2023
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
4
Mar 08 2023
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
3
Mar 09 2023
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
3
Mar 10 2023
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
5
Mar 13 2023
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Pretenders
Pretenders
4
Mar 14 2023
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Superstition aside, I was a little underwhelmed. Prefer Wonder’s funky soulful stuff to his ballads.
3
Mar 15 2023
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
2
Mar 16 2023
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Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
4
Mar 20 2023
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Rocks
Aerosmith
3
Mar 21 2023
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Let It Be
The Replacements
4
Mar 23 2023
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
3
Mar 24 2023
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1977
Ash
5
Mar 27 2023
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
4
Mar 28 2023
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
4
Mar 29 2023
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Metallica
Metallica
4
Mar 30 2023
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
3
Mar 31 2023
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
3
Apr 03 2023
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
3
Apr 04 2023
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My Generation
The Who
3
Apr 05 2023
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
3
Apr 06 2023
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Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
5
Apr 10 2023
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Back In Black
AC/DC
4
Apr 12 2023
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Liquid Swords
GZA
4
Apr 14 2023
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
4
Apr 18 2023
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
4
Apr 19 2023
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
4
Apr 20 2023
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Parachutes
Coldplay
4
Apr 21 2023
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Moon Safari
Air
5
Apr 24 2023
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
5
Apr 25 2023
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Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
4
Apr 26 2023
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
I’m glad this album exists. I’m also glad that I never have to listen to it again. Sounds like a soundscape for an art installation that I don’t *quite* understand. Just when a sign starts to form, it disappears. Better than another Maroon 5 album though.
2
Apr 27 2023
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
5
Apr 28 2023
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
3
May 01 2023
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4
May 02 2023
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
4
May 08 2023
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School's Out
Alice Cooper
4
May 11 2023
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
4
May 15 2023
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
5
May 16 2023
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
3
May 19 2023
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The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
4
May 22 2023
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
4
May 24 2023
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
3
May 26 2023
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
4
May 29 2023
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Van Halen
Van Halen
4
May 30 2023
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
4
Jun 07 2023
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Damaged
Black Flag
Clash vibes. Which was great.
4
Jun 09 2023
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
Name of the title track alone gets 4 stars from me. Nice album though.
4
Jun 12 2023
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Heroes
David Bowie
5
Jun 13 2023
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1999
Prince
5
Jun 14 2023
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Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4
Jun 20 2023
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
3