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Wed Jan 25 2023
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Going into this one, I only knew the biggest songs (Anarchy, God Save the Queen, Pretty Vacant), but was pleasantly surprised. Even though I prefer fellow contemporary The Clash and some of the art-punk (later post-punk leanings) of bands like Wire and Gang Of Four, this was still very solid.
4
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Thu Jan 26 2023
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Have never been fully exposed to folk punk / Celtic rock, but not a bad offering.
3
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Fri Jan 27 2023
Dear Science
TV On The Radio
I’ve listened to this one a few times prior, but it never really clicked. Nothing really stood out again, I like the Young Liars EP from them and Return to Cookie Mountain. Outside of DLZ (which is an incredible song), and a few other tracks (Halfway Home, Golden Age, Love Dog), this one wasn’t too memorable. I will have to re-listen eventually.
3
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Sat Jan 28 2023
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
I only knew a few of Van Morrison’s hits coming into this one. This was my first time listening to this one, and it didn’t really do much at all for me. Will definitely be going back for future listens in the near future
3
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Sun Jan 29 2023
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Love Metallica and Slayer, but wasn’t too familiar with Megadeth. This album is awesome. Riffs are great, drumming is impeccable, this is an awesome thrash record. Will definitely be checking out more of their discography.
4
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Thu Feb 02 2023
Back In Black
AC/DC
4
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Fri Feb 03 2023
Let It Be
The Replacements
This is one of my favorite albums of the 80s. The Replacements made a raw, powerful record here. Tracks like Androgynous, Unsatisfied and Sixteen Blue are incredible songs. Very close to being a 5 but had to settle for a 4 star rating.
4
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Tue Feb 07 2023
The Next Day
David Bowie
4
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Wed Feb 08 2023
Slipknot
Slipknot
4
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Thu Feb 09 2023
Parachutes
Coldplay
3
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Fri Feb 10 2023
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
A classic album, one I had to go back and listen to since I haven’t listened in years. It still holds up 50+ years later. Jimi’s guitar skills are unmatched. I prefer Are You Experienced? slightly more but this is an awesome album as well.
4
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Sat Feb 11 2023
Cross
Justice
3
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Sun Feb 12 2023
The Cars
The Cars
Was only familiar with the hit singles (Good Times Roll, My Best Friend's Girl, Just What I Needed) going in, but this was a very solid album front to back.
4
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Tue Feb 14 2023
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire is one of my favorite bands of the past 20 years. I’d rank Funeral and The Suburbs ahead of this but this is still an incredible album.
Easy 9/10 for me and one I revisit plenty.
4
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Thu Feb 16 2023
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
AnCo is one of my favorite artists of the last 20 years and as such, MPP is one of my favorite albums of that span too. I prefer a few other AnCo albums (Sung Tongs, Feels, Strawberry Jam), but this album remains incredible.
4
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Fri Feb 17 2023
Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
2
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Sat Feb 18 2023
Rubber Soul
Beatles
Don't have to say much about this one. Stone cold classic and kicked off the Beatles legendary late 60s run.
5
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Sun Feb 19 2023
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Shockingly, Coldplay actually doesn’t suck that much. I actually enjoyed both Parachutes and A Rush Of Blood To The Head.
3
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Mon Feb 20 2023
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
3
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Tue Feb 21 2023
Brothers
The Black Keys
3
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Wed Feb 22 2023
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
3
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Thu Feb 23 2023
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
3
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Sat Feb 25 2023
Illmatic
Nas
Easy 5/5, one of the best albums of the 90s and one of the best rap albums ever. Took the East Coast to a whole new level.
5
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Tue Feb 28 2023
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
4
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Fri Mar 17 2023
Spiderland
Slint
5
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Tue Mar 28 2023
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
5
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Sat Apr 01 2023
Closer
Joy Division
Not as good as Unknown Pleasures, but still damn good in its own right. 24 Hours and Decades are top tear Joy Division/New Order tracks.
Looking forward to reviewing the New Order albums on this list
4
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Sat Apr 08 2023
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Don’t have to say much here. Easy 5/5, one of my favorite albums of all time. From the opening bouncy percussion in 15 Step to the piano led Videotape, this album is flawless.
5
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Tue Apr 11 2023
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
4
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Wed Apr 12 2023
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5
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Tue Apr 18 2023
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
I love this record. One of my favorites of the 2010s and one I revisit a ton. Songs like “Revival”, “Coronado”, and “Desire Lines” are all fantastic songs.
Easy 5/5 for me
5
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Thu Apr 27 2023
Is This It
The Strokes
Stone cold classic easy 5/5. Game changing album that was a seminal part of the way my music taste is shaped today
5
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Mon May 15 2023
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
4
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Tue May 30 2023
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Had to give it a quick re-listen, but is this album awesome or what? To be fair, I am a giant The Flaming Lips fan (and I'd probably rank Yoshimi slightly higher), but this has to be an easy 5 star for me.
Between Fridmann's production, Drozd's drumming, etc. this album is special. Tracks like "Waiting For Superman" and "Feeling Yourself Disintegrate" hit home hard in today's landscape.
5
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Sun Aug 06 2023
In Utero
Nirvana
One of my favorites from the 90s and in my opinion, the best Nirvana album.
Albini’s production gives the album such a raw feel compared to Butch Vig’s layered, polished production on Nevermind.
A must listen for any fan of grunge or 90’s culture in general.
5
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Mon Aug 14 2023
Funeral
Arcade Fire
Great debut album from Arcade Fire. This is one of my personal favorites of the 2000s, an emotional, grand journey from front to back.
A must listen for any indie enthusiasts
5
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Tue Aug 15 2023
Either Or
Elliott Smith
5
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Sun Sep 03 2023
#1 Record
Big Star
4