Jan 18 2023
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
The Stones at the beginning of a great run
Sympathy for the Devil starts out menacingly low and burns
Keith starts showing his skills on this lp
5
Jan 19 2023
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Full disclosure..this is the first time I listened to this lp beginning to end
Ignoring Kanye’s current troubles, this lp touched on so many topics and feelings. What surprised me the most was how some songs started with
a musical hook, and then BAM, here comes Kanye. A well thought out album. The POWER All Of The Lights videos are so good, and dramatically different
It’s a rough listen, but I will go back and listen to it again, maybe back to front next time
3
Jan 20 2023
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
I like the use of non traditional instruments on this lp. Simon used Caribbean and South American instruments and music liberally.
Duncan and Papa Hobo are my favorite tunes
3
Jan 23 2023
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Definitely a 90’s band
All I heard was shades of Oasis, and the rest of Brit pop
The more I listened the more I heard the Foo Fighters
No thanks
1
Jan 24 2023
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
Wish I had taken Spanish in school.
I faithfully listened to the whole lp. The videos gave me an idea of what some of the songs were about.
I liked the music, the Mexican folk style. I even found a Playing for Change video of Clandestino with an amazing mix of musicians
2
Jan 25 2023
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
I challenge you to listen to this album and not sway with the beat.
Al Green’s voice combines well with the horns on each song. His backup singers fill in perfectly and he never over sings. He holds back just enough
His cover of ‘How To Mend A Broken Heart’ is almost hypnotic in its slow pace.
This album made me stop and listen. This isn’t background music. Green holds your attention with his interpretation of each song.
A masterpiece
5
Jan 26 2023
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
It’s best to start this album and go to work on some task.
Let it go, let it flow.
I did stop to check out Narayan. That one got a 2nd listen and probably more to come.. it was hypnotic
Keith was incredible and the bass playing on most of these songs was unbelievable
2
Jan 27 2023
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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The Dolls were punk before there was punk.
The album, without the visual effect of their glam style, sounds like the same formula duplicated on each song.
Even with Todd Rundgren producing he couldn’t save this.
I’ll take early Stooges over this any day
1
Jan 30 2023
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
I forgot how good this album is.
The variety of styles of music is impressive. The placement of the songs keeps you shifting gears, from a rocker like the Rover to the haunting In My Time Of Dying
So many rockers, and ballads throughout
It’s amazing how many songs became concert staples, Kashmir, etc
4
Jan 31 2023
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
2
Feb 01 2023
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
No thanks
1
Feb 02 2023
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Sci fi pop?
Ok.. interesting
3
Feb 03 2023
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
New Intro was the only unique song, everything else - eh
1
Feb 06 2023
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Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
The horns, combined with Terry Kathy’s phenomenal guitar work, just make this album a great debut
My favorite Chicago album…
5
Feb 07 2023
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
1st song was great way to start an lp
There are several amazing songs on this album
4
Feb 08 2023
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
2
Feb 09 2023
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Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
What a jewel.
Every song was a joy. The fiddle playing - outstanding
5
Feb 10 2023
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
It’s Motörhead LIVE, what do you expect?
Hard core metal, giving the fans what they want
They might not be your jam, but they put it all out there..loud, fast and hard
3
Feb 13 2023
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
What a great album
David Byrnes sometimes funny, many times dark lyrics hidden behind that staccato singing style
Was a great listen
5
Feb 14 2023
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John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
The rule in 1970 was ‘there are no rules’
This album is a fusion of Jazz, Rock and English Folk
Steve Winwood’s vocals and keyboard stand out in front of sax and flutes in jams that flow. This is an album you can listen to at any volume and you get it
The title track is a gruesome progressive, English folk tale, made all the more so by its mellow, low key rendition.
5
Feb 15 2023
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Microshift
Hookworms
First time listen. This is a good driving album, the songs run together nicely, the beat fits a road running pattern
Will check it out again
4
Feb 16 2023
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Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
What a fun album
The poetry was a trip, the music vintage Small Faces
5
Feb 17 2023
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Repeater
Fugazi
They don’t hold back. This is some angry shit right here
3
Feb 20 2023
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Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Not their best lp
Fight The Power was much better
2
Feb 21 2023
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
The man in black - at San Quentin-
With Merle Haggard in the audience, a convict himself
And Johnny didn’t hold back.. this was a badass performance
This is the ultimate live album
Bands should study this album before they attempt to make one
5
Feb 22 2023
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
My least favorite Bruce lp
Been a fan since 74, have most of his stuff, but this one I can do without
The title track is one of the most misunderstood songs
But not his best overall
2
Feb 23 2023
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
The follow up to Born To Run.
Hard rocking and he perfects his stories of ordinary people shtick
Good album through and through
5
Feb 24 2023
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
An album with “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” is good enough, but to have as many good songs as this one… this is a GREAT album
5
Feb 27 2023
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Top 5 movie soundtrack of all time
Curtis Mayfield created an album you could actually listen to without 2/3 being filler and mood creation tunes
The songs stood on their own.
5
Feb 28 2023
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
Not for me
1
Mar 01 2023
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
What an album
‘Side 2’ was amazing
Would love to see this as a ballet, the way it was intended
5
Mar 02 2023
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
This album IS truth.
Ms Simone sings with pain, with her heart
Four Women is a heartbreaking story
She was singing about things in 1966 that no one wanted to hear, but she did not care
5
Mar 03 2023
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Listened to this in the morning and it fit the mood
Liked it
Some funny lyrics, liked the music
Will listen to this again
3
Mar 06 2023
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Hurt, Give my love to Rose & Personal Jesus are great
The rest is ok
Rubin should have reduced some of the filler
A wonderful goodbye from a legend, nonetheless
4
Mar 07 2023
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
I would prefer to hear the original vinyl, but c’mon
Frank & Nelson Riddle!!!
Sinatra was a true vocalist, he PHRASED the tune. He hit the right note at the right time on this lp
Swingin’ Lovers is the right title, because he was swinging all trough this classic
MORE LIKE THIS PLEASE
5
Mar 08 2023
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Make Yourself
Incubus
I’ll pass on this one.. not my choice
1
Mar 09 2023
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On The Beach
Neil Young
When this lp came out I realized there was more to Neil than Harvest.
An album of reality, harsh at times, and musically beautiful
5
Mar 10 2023
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Hms Fable
Shack
I liked this one. Definitely a 90’s sound, and I prefer this to Oasis.
A few different styles here.
Will explore their discography
4
Mar 13 2023
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Live!
Fela Kuti
If you don’t start dancing and swaying when listening to this album, you just don’t get it.
What an amazing performance, wish I could see a video of this show
5
Mar 14 2023
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers are pure magic
Starting that record with ‘Who’s That Lady’, a nice hit for them sets the tone
Covers of 3 pop/rock songs shows their versatility
A great party record all around, wish I still had those bell bottoms
5
Mar 15 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
The Lizard King goes Jazz
The music is so tight on this album
The songs are so good, not just the 2 hits, but WASP, L’America and a wonderful nod to John Lee Hooker
I loved the direction this album took, so sad it was their last
5
Mar 16 2023
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Uhh, no thanks
1
Mar 17 2023
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
This is a trip album
If you’re making a road trip from LA to Vegas, straight across the desert, this will work
You’re on a Trans Canadian rail trip, turn this on
Or if you’re just tripping, put on the headphones
2
Mar 20 2023
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Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
Not sure what I think about this one.
The music is interesting, kind of ELO on a budget.
The lyrics? I don’t know
2
Mar 21 2023
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I’ve always liked Jack’s raw music approach
This might be my favorite album by them
4
Mar 22 2023
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More Specials
The Specials
I don’t know what it is about ska, but I’ve always liked it
This album was a fun listen, even though a few of the songs have heavy lyrics
But like the first song says ‘ENJOY YOURSELF..IT’S LATER THEN YOU TINK’
4
Mar 23 2023
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Nile & Bernard were badasses.
I’m not a disco fan, but I’ll always listen to Chic!!
5
Mar 24 2023
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen taught me what English teachers couldn’t- the rhythm of poetry
He uses strings so effectively on this lp
The music blends so well with poetic cadence
It’s bizarre how a man can ‘recite’ songs in a monotone, like he does, but draw so much emotion out. It shows the strength of his writing
5
Mar 27 2023
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Fragile
Yes
This is a headphones favorite
Yes brought Jazz to rock
I never dug into the meaning of Jon Anderson’s lyrics, but thought of his voice as another instrument
This lp was the first time I heard a cover version of a favorite song done completely different and loved America
5
Mar 28 2023
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
A storyteller album, more Springsteen than Dylan
The stories still seem relevant today, the folkie style aged ok
3
Mar 29 2023
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We're Only In It For The Money
The Mothers Of Invention
Yes boys and girls this album was done without the use of drugs
Frank Zappa was an amazing musician and composer.
This album should be listened to multiple times to get all the lyrical inside jokes and the complexity of the music
To use a late 60’s phrase, this album was a mind blower
5
Mar 30 2023
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Dance Mania
Tito Puente
I want to put on a white dinner jacket & salsa all day, listening to Tito!
What great rhythm, you can hear his influence on Santana here
This album started my day on a positive note
5
Mar 31 2023
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Excellent debut album. She put her all into this one, like a lot of artists do on the first.
No filler, just good writing and musicianship
4
Apr 03 2023
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Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
I didn’t hate it, as it kind of grew on me as it went
Glad I listened to it once
2
Apr 04 2023
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The Band
The Band
What a great album
No jams or screaming vocals, just straight ahead great musicianship.
These guys traded vocals and instruments throughout this masterpiece album.
This one sets the standard for Americana.
5
Apr 05 2023
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
One of the most underrated artists ever.
This album is one of my desert island selections, has been from the first time I heard it.
The perfect early a.m./late p.m. listen
5
Apr 06 2023
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Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
If you want to create the ‘club scene’ of the 80’s this is your album
Otherwise, forget it
2
Apr 07 2023
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The Doors
The Doors
WHAT A GREAT DEBUT ALBUM
WHAT AN ALL TIME GREAT.
So many classic hits
There’s no filler here
This album is absolutely on the desert island playlist
5
Apr 10 2023
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Another classic selection
So many great songs here, several long pieces that are just amazing
This album is such a genre bender, from hard rock to country, to something like ‘Running Dry’ that has a sea shanty drone to it.
Then step back and consider how much music Neil Young has created over the years and it makes this album even more impressive
5
Apr 11 2023
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Liquid Swords
GZA
This is different level hip hop
I appreciate the style & moods this one put out
4
Apr 12 2023
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Yeezus
Kanye West
Geez, what a tough listen. Forget present day Kanye, he was an artist when this was released
He created art. You may not like him or it, but should respect it.
4
Apr 13 2023
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Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
This album stands the test of time!
Straight ahead blues rock
Crank it up and ENJOY the Captain!!!
5
Apr 14 2023
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New Forms
Roni Size
It would be an ok road trip album, especially late night long distance driving, but not a home listen
2
Apr 17 2023
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
The 1st song had me smiling & I never looked back.
All other electro-pop bands owe their existence to Kraftwerk
This is a great lp to start the day
No boring filler, every song stands on its own
Now excuse me infeel the need to catch a train
5
Apr 18 2023
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Another Brit pop choice that I only knew the name before today
I don’t know why, but I liked this one, especially Waterfall and Don’t Stop
3
Apr 19 2023
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
A party album with most of the songs full of energy & LOUD
This has something for everyone
3
Apr 20 2023
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Of all the Brit pop bands so far, this one’s the least favorite
2
Apr 21 2023
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
This album starts with one of the most iconic riffs ever and introduced me to the Rickenbacker 12 string guitar. Roger McGuinn was my first ‘favorite guitarist’.
With this album The Byrds helped me understand and appreciate Bob Dylan
Their harmonies are great, and the guitar work throughout is so good.
5
Apr 24 2023
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
This is one of the albums that defines the summer of 69.
Their harmonies are wonderful. They voices fit together well.
The guitars fit nicely under their voices
Wooden Ships is one of the scariest songs ever written about war, it’s beautiful, melodic and chilling at the same time
CSN perfected the ‘singable’ protest song
5
Apr 25 2023
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Another great party album, jumpin & jivin
Put this on at your next event and watch the reactions
5
Apr 26 2023
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Not in my rotation, not my choice of group, but I always listen to an Oasis song to the end if it pops up on the radio.
this is the first time I listened to this album all the way through and see why they were so popular.
Several good, to really good songs & the hits, deserved to be so
3
Apr 27 2023
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
I’ve always had a problem with Linkin Park
The singer sounds too much like James Hetfield and their songs just all run together
1
Apr 28 2023
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Tical
Method Man
Not a Hip Hop fan, but I liked his vocals
3
May 01 2023
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S&M
Metallica
I’ve always liked the combination of a symphony & a rock band.
This collaboration is one of the best
5
May 02 2023
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Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
What variety! So much music and each side different
These guys should’ve gotten the fame the Chili Peppers shouldn’t have
I liked how the did the 4 sides concept
4
May 03 2023
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Me Against The World
2Pac
What a shame, this guy was an artist
3
May 04 2023
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Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
What a weird album, which I strangely liked
4
May 05 2023
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Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
It was good for a listen
I liked the re-issue better, with the Danny Whitten song ‘I don’t want to talk about it’ included better
2
May 08 2023
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
This album still sounds relevant today
His lyrics hit home, and the music…fantastic
Still have this in my collection
5
May 09 2023
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
At least it’s not another Britpop
Not much here
Just because someone thought doing a smaltzy cover of Iron Man was a good idea, doesn’t mean you should do it
However, for having the balls to do it I give them an extra star
2
May 10 2023
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School's Out
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper returns to high school! This is an straight ahead rocker that hints at his theatrical style to come
Enjoyed reliving this one. Had this one in the original vinyl package
5
May 11 2023
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
ELLA!!
All these classic songs done in that cool style of hers!
A fun listen, a great way to start the day
5
May 12 2023
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
I liked it
Plain and simple
3
May 15 2023
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Marquee Moon
Television
What a key album from the 70’s
4
May 16 2023
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Such a good album from a group so young
This album is the epitome of the 80’s sound
5
May 18 2023
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Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
Before there was hip hop there was Gil Scott Heron
This album is such a wonderful blend of poetry, jazz and soul
5
May 19 2023
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I liked it, but this could’ve been a single lp
Got bored after awhile
3
May 22 2023
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
You start the album with RESPECT?? Where do you go from there?
One of the greatest voices created one of the best albums of the 60’s
5
May 23 2023
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
A lot of double albums have too much filler. Not this lp. Hendrix delivered a masterpiece. Sadly, you are left wondering what more he could have done, given time.
He showed glimpses of the future that was left unfulfilled.
This is album that requires several listenings to truly appreciate its depth
5
May 24 2023
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
This is my least favorite Peter Gabriel-Genesis lp
This is one of those double albums that should’ve been single
Still don’t get the ‘concept album’ story either
3
May 25 2023
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Heroes
David Bowie
My least favorite Bowie album, but that’s a high mark to hit
The title track is one of his biggest hits.
I liked the instrumentals better than the the rest of the album
3
May 29 2023
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Raw Power
The Stooges
This is the birth of punk
4
May 30 2023
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Haunting and beautiful at the same time.
4
May 31 2023
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Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Nahhh, tried them once can’t do it again
1
Jun 02 2023
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The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
4
Jun 05 2023
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Too much like everything else back then
2
Jun 07 2023
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Moondance
Van Morrison
A masterpiece
Van displayed several styles here, starting with the 1st song that is one of my favorites by him ‘And it stoned me’
5
Jun 13 2023
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
4
Jun 16 2023
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
4
Jun 23 2023
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Trio
Dolly Parton
3 amazing voices that blend together well
5