Mar 01 2023
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Nice beats, the rap itself is not great but better than almost every white rapper at the time.
3
Mar 02 2023
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Very poetic lyrics. Lots of Indian/eastern and medieval influences.
4
Mar 03 2023
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Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
Nice blues inspired rock. Loud, rough, good lyrics, nice rhythm and excellent guitar play.
4
Mar 06 2023
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Wonderful, wish I was there.
5
Mar 07 2023
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Love it, listen to it all the time!
5
Mar 08 2023
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Street Life
The Crusaders
So good, nice and jazzy
5
Mar 09 2023
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
Not my cup of tea at all. Was a real chore going through this album.
2
Mar 10 2023
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Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
Wasn't a fan of his flow but I liked the subjects and the beats were amazing. Lots of different genres which made it a joy to listen to.
4
Mar 11 2023
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
The music was nothing special but his voice and lyrics were amazing. What an artist!
4
Mar 12 2023
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Enjoyed it well enough, nothing special though.
3
Mar 13 2023
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
Dragged on a little but it was an interesting showcase of Indian classical music, which no one can deny was very influential in the decade later.
3
Mar 14 2023
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
A few classics but wasnt a fan of the faux southern drawl in some of the later songs. Still a very good listen
4
Mar 15 2023
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xx
The xx
Dreamlike and very catchy, I actually enjoyed it a lot
4
Mar 16 2023
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
Wonderful album, one song is better than the next and every song is great. I should listen to more Billy Joel, seems he knows what he is doing.
5
Mar 17 2023
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
I love good funk and this is great funk.
5
Mar 18 2023
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
2
Mar 19 2023
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Kenya
Machito
Wonderful album, definitely going into the library
5
Mar 20 2023
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
Eh, it was alright I guess. Nothing earth-shattering.
2
Mar 21 2023
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The Score
Fugees
Fantastic beats with a nice blend of genres, the lyrics are awesome and Lauryn Hill elevates this album to 5 stars easily. What a singer/rapper!
5
Mar 22 2023
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
This came as somewhat of a surprise. I only knew Cars but the other songs ive heard in one way or the other, mostly through samples. That makes it a very influential album, not just because of its early use of digital instruments. Loved it a lot.
5
Mar 23 2023
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Psychedelic, chill and a fun listen overall.
4
Mar 24 2023
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Hallelujah makes this album, the rest was I enjoyed but didn't think it was amazing.
3
Mar 25 2023
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
Enjoyed this album more than I expected. Some songs dragged on a little but the guitar play makes up for that.
4
Mar 26 2023
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
A few good songs but overall the album did not move me. Didn't hate it, didn't love it.
3
Mar 27 2023
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Sound Affects
The Jam
I write usually write this bit the next day and I can honestly not even remember the album. This hasn't happened before. Completely forgettable.
2
Mar 28 2023
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Close To You
Carpenters
Few good songs but so sweet it made my teeth ache.
3
Mar 29 2023
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Shalimar
Rahul Dev Burman
Better than I expected. I loved the general vibe and nodded my head more than once.
4
Mar 30 2023
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
She's Fresh, Scorpio, It's a Shame and The Message are the best songs, sadly the rest of the album doesn't hold up to this high standard. I appreciate the album for helping to make one of my favorite genres, but it hasn't aged all that well. The good songs are really solid, though.
3
Mar 31 2023
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The Man Who
Travis
I feel like I've heard this album a dozen times already and I don't mean this in a good way. Very run-of-the-mill, nothing really stood out to me. Boring.
2
Apr 01 2023
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Risque
CHIC
Two good songs, the rest was boring. It's a small album, though, so I didn't feel like I wasted my time.
3
Apr 02 2023
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With The Beatles
Beatles
Lots of covers, and their original stuff didn't stick with me. It is ok, but not more than that.
3
Apr 03 2023
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
Lovely album. Slow or fast, every song is good.
4
Apr 04 2023
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
So good, I love this band.
5
Apr 05 2023
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GI
Germs
Only good thing I can say is that it was thankfully short. Couldn't even go through the last song when I realized it was 9 minutes long. To me it is just a barrage of noise and it doesn't really seem to end. Horrible, I never want to listen to this album again.
1
Apr 06 2023
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
They had their heart in the right place. Sadly they didn't have the raw talent to back it up.
3
Apr 07 2023
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Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
Was an enjoyable album, but it didn't blow me away.
3
Apr 08 2023
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Metallica
Metallica
What a great song to start an album with. I never really listened to a Metallica album before, but I'm glad I did.
4
Apr 09 2023
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Night Life
Ray Price
I hate ("modern") country music, but somehow the older stuff always clicks with me. I enjoyed this album. The subject matter is depressing, though. Every song is about alcohol enthusiasm, but I guess country music is always about how shit it all is. Would listen to it again.
4
Apr 10 2023
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
It was ok, didnt move mountains but I enjoyed listening to it.
3
Apr 11 2023
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Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
Good songs and it was a surprise to suddenly hear Corona.
4
Apr 12 2023
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Future Days
Can
Never heard of this band before but really enjoyed their sound. Unbelievable that this was made in the 70s, it sound like it was made not that long ago. Good stuff.
4
Apr 13 2023
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Beautiful.
5
Apr 14 2023
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Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Quite boring, really didnt grab my attention, even though I normally like this stuff. Didn't hate it, but I have heard much better.
3
Apr 15 2023
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Gimme Shelter makes the album, but the rest was good to listen to too.
4
Apr 16 2023
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Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
Classic album, highly influential and the beats are still great.
4
Apr 17 2023
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
So edgy, a little too edgy. Didnt quite come across as believable. At least the sound was ok
3
Apr 18 2023
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Wonderful! I love jazz so much and this is a really good example.
5
Apr 19 2023
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It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Actually enjoyed it, altough at the end it started to slow down a little. Nice variation of pop music.
4
Apr 20 2023
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Trio
Dolly Parton
Beautiful voices, but in a genre that is completely wasted on me. It was a struggle getting through this one.
2
Apr 21 2023
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Good beats, but not a huge fan of the raps.
3
Apr 22 2023
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
Weird, quirky and very good. More people should sing about Martian spiders.
4
Apr 23 2023
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16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
Wasn't a huge fan, thought it was a bit boring.
2
Apr 24 2023
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Couldnt stop moving listening to this, what a great collection of songs. The *real* King of Rock n Roll!
5
Apr 25 2023
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
lots of good songs on this one.
4
Apr 26 2023
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Eh, it was alright. I've heard better of him and I have heard a lot worse in general.
3
Apr 27 2023
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Vivid
Living Colour
Better than I expected. I only knew Cult of Personality but the other songs on this album were nice too.
4
Apr 28 2023
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
When I saw the length of the album, I rolled my eyes. And while it does feel a bit self-indulgent at times, overall it was really good. Enjoyed it quite a lot and it has an interesting message overall.
4
Apr 29 2023
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Really enjoyed this, good combo of very good beats, good flow and lyrics.
5
Apr 30 2023
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...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
Horrible album, filled with vapid pop songs. I was the right age for it at the time, but even then I hated it. Me getting older hasn't made it any better. The only reason why I won't give this album one star is because The Beat Goes On is actually a great song and I wish I knew it when I was 14.
2
May 01 2023
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I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Richard Thompson
Actually pretty good, nice and relaxing.
4
May 02 2023
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
Loved it overall, but it was a little too samey for 5 stars.
4
May 03 2023
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Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Nothing special, but easy enough to listen to.
3
May 04 2023
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are absolute classics, of course. Sadly the rest of the album didn't grab me as much.
4
May 05 2023
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
What a legend. Consider me Experienced.
5
May 06 2023
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Bit pretentious but not half bad
3
May 07 2023
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
2
May 08 2023
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Soul Mining
The The
The Sinking Feeling sounds like it was made in the early 2000s, I'm sure I have heard the same melody at the start in Drum and Bass tracks. Just has a very modern (or timeless?) feeling to it. Good stuff.
4
May 09 2023
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Kinda went by me without making an impression. It is ok, i guess.
3
May 10 2023
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I grew up with this, my dad was a big fan. And you know, it rubbed off on me. Lots of good songs here with great guitar play.
5
May 11 2023
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Some really good songs on here.
4
May 12 2023
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Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
Great album for a halloween party.
3
May 13 2023
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Exactly my kind of music. Chill, funky and dreamlike.
5
May 14 2023
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
It was fine, didn't blow me away.
3
May 15 2023
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Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
My kind of music, surprised I haven't heard of it before.
5
May 16 2023
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Wild World and Father and Son are such great songs.
4
May 17 2023
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The Only Ones
The Only Ones
Bit messy at time, especially the singer, but the music was good enough. Nothing great though.
3
May 18 2023
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
Couple good songs but mostly forgettable.
3
May 19 2023
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
This album just didn't blow me away. I'm used to better from them.
3
May 20 2023
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
Black Hole Sun is a really good song, but for me the rest of the album didnt reach the same quality.
3
May 21 2023
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Pretty decent 90s electronica. Funky as hell.
3
May 22 2023
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Good lyrics, awesome vibe.
4
May 23 2023
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Didnt expect much but actually enjoyed it a lot.
4
May 24 2023
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Didn't grab me but good background noise.
3
May 25 2023
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Love this kind of music
4
May 26 2023
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Young Americans
David Bowie
Very good
4
May 27 2023
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Kid A
Radiohead
Sometimes a little too experimental but the album had a lot of good songs.
4
May 28 2023
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
Honesetly hated it first. Far removed from what I like and the singing was sometimes really bad. But the heart is in the right place on this album, I feel and it somewhat grew on me when it ended. Weird one.
3
May 29 2023
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Took the album title's advice and was not disappointed.
4
May 30 2023
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British Steel
Judas Priest
Loud, proud and with a tight drum. As a not-fan of the genre, I loved this.
4
May 31 2023
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
This album was a trip. From calm, beautiful tones to an absolute barrage of noise.
4
Jun 01 2023
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In Utero
Nirvana
I love Heart-Shaped Box, it is a great song, but honestly the rest of the album wasn't as good. Bit of a dud, really.
3
Jun 02 2023
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New Forms
Roni Size
Instant 5 stars. I love drum and bass and I love Roni Size.
5
Jun 03 2023
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
Wholesome but not amazing.
3
Jun 04 2023
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
Bit too hipster for my taste.
2
Jun 05 2023
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Very 80s.
3
Jun 06 2023
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
Feels very gimmicky
2
Jun 07 2023
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
I thought it was boring, felt like ive heard it before even though I never heard of this band.
2
Jun 08 2023
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Tago Mago
Can
Messy, but interesting.
3
Jun 09 2023
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Whatever
Aimee Mann
Some things are best left in the 90s.
2
Jun 10 2023
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Parklife
Blur
Fun album, but it didnt grab me.
3
Jun 11 2023
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Microshift
Hookworms
Alright, must have been a blast to see live.
3
Jun 12 2023
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Born To Be With You
Dion
Good stuff
4
Jun 13 2023
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So
Peter Gabriel
Very 80s, not always a good thing but it works great here.
4
Jun 14 2023
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My Generation
The Who
I can see why it is such a famous album and band. Never listened to the album before, but it had a unique sound and diverse genres that somehow seemed to work together
4
Jun 15 2023
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Abbey Road
Beatles
Quite a few songs I liked, but I really don't like the Beatles. They've made some of the most beautiful songs know, but to me, most of their songs are just boring love song fare. Still, 4 stars, because this album had more good songs than bad.
4
Jun 16 2023
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Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
Never heard of this. Surprisingly jazzy. Weird. Good.
4
Jun 17 2023
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Marquee Moon
Television
It was alright
3
Jun 18 2023
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GREY Area
Little Simz
Surprisingly good.
4
Jun 19 2023
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Movies
Holger Czukay
Weird experimental music that sometimes hits the marks and other times misses it completely.
3
Jun 20 2023
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
It's like being told a story, one track at a time. Very nice.
4
Jun 21 2023
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Mask
Bauhaus
Me: "Mom, can we listen to Joy Division?"
Mom: "We have Joy Division at home"
Joy Division at home:
Jokes aside, I didn't hate it, but a song about fish cakes was a bit too far for me.
3
Jun 22 2023
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Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
I cheered when I saw today's album, I love Gang Starr. Wonderful beats with jazz and soul samples, chill vibes and the rapper with the best voice (RIP Guru). Undeniable classic.
5
Jun 23 2023
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
What a great musician, not a bad song on the album.
5
Jun 24 2023
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Tommy
The Who
Interesting but it did drag on a little.
4
Jun 25 2023
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Smart lyrics and good music. Really good stuff.
4
Jun 26 2023
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Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Can't bring myself to care much about country.
2
Jun 27 2023
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Pretenders
Pretenders
Nothing stood out, but good background music.
3
Jun 28 2023
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
This is one of those bands I've heard of but never really listened to. The music itself didn't blow me away, but the lyrics and general message made it very interesting. Nice slice of early 90s angry politics. Very dark and angry.
4
Jun 29 2023
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
It wasn't as good as I expected, knowing only Killing in the Name. Good lyrics overall, topics I sympathize with generally, but often repetitive and musically it didn't touch me. I respect it, though.
3
Jun 30 2023
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Feast of Wire
Calexico
didn't blow me away. Some good sounds here and there but it leaned too much into the sullen indie vibe than the more exciting mariachi sound.
2
Jul 01 2023
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
3
Jul 02 2023
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Felt a bit generic at times, but it is still Bowie. Not-so-good Bowie is still good music.
4
Jul 03 2023
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Calenture
The Triffids
Honestly just boring.
2
Jul 04 2023
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Neil Young is so good, always a pleasure to listen to one of his albums.
5
Jul 05 2023
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
Banger after banger after banger. Even the songs that aren't that good in comparison to the hits are still fantastic. There is a lot to say about Jackson, but his musical talent is beyond reproach.
5
Jul 06 2023
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Ctrl
SZA
"Forrest Gump had a lot goin' for him
Never without pussy
Y'know, Jenny almost gave it all up for him
Never even pushed for the pussy
Where's Forrest now when you need him?"
Yeah. The music was good at least.
2
Jul 07 2023
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Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
It's fine, nothing special.
3
Jul 08 2023
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This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Good, but not as good as I expected. Must have been amazing when it came out, though.
3
Jul 09 2023
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Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
Could not get into it at all. It sounded bad at times, but I think it was done ironically. Not that it changes much for me, because it still sounds bad even if done ironically.
2
Jul 10 2023
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
This was a side of Dylan I hadnt hear before. Very dark and dirty.
4
Jul 11 2023
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Van Halen
Van Halen
Eddie plays the guitar like it is a piano. Wonderdful.
5
Jul 12 2023
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Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
It is currently 36 degrees celsius where I'm now, and an album like this just hits differently then. Very much enjoyed it.
4
Jul 13 2023
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Atomizer
Big Black
Best thing about the album was that it is only 37 minutes long.
1
Jul 14 2023
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Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
When I read "dub", I got excuted. King Tubby this isn't :(
3
Jul 15 2023
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
It was alright. Cant say much more about it.
3
Jul 16 2023
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It's Too Late to Stop Now
Van Morrison
It was alright, but it didnt pop as it should. Felt like it tried to be James Brown but without the energy.
3
Jul 17 2023
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Very nice, not enough jazz on this list.
5
Jul 18 2023
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Ramones
Ramones
First punk album so far I didn't hate and it got even better when it was only 30 minutes long. Loved the rhytmn and speed on this one
3
Jul 19 2023
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Great album, every song is good. Wish it was longer, though.
5
Jul 20 2023
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Couple good songs (the title track, really) but mostly forgettable.
3
Jul 21 2023
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
First time i properly listened to LZ, but this was really good.
4
Jul 22 2023
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Sometimes it was just noise, but I didnt hate it.
3
Jul 23 2023
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Nixon
Lambchop
Lost me completely when he started singing in falsetto, but got me a bit back at the end with Butcher Boy
2
Jul 24 2023
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Closer
Joy Division
The singing isnt great, the music itself is samey, it all sounds very depressing, but for some reason it just resonates in me. Good stuff.
5
Jul 25 2023
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Easy 5 stars, I love this album so much. Super chill and it transports you to a far away place, where the sun always shines and the beaches are always beautiful.
5
Jul 26 2023
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
Just boring. Not awful, mind, but I that is the most positive thing I can say about it.
2
Jul 27 2023
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
Super energetic, cant stop moving listening to this.
5
Jul 28 2023
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Heroes
David Bowie
Not entirely what I look for, but I can't deny that it is good.
4
Jul 29 2023
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The Doors
The Doors
Classic album, every song is great.
5
Jul 30 2023
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
Fantastic beats, the lyrics sometimes falter a little, but the whole picture is very good.
4
Jul 31 2023
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Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Boring.
2
Aug 01 2023
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Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
The music is pretty good but boy does the singer's high-pitched become annoying after a while.
3
Aug 02 2023
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Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
This was really good. Didn't know what to expect, but good beats were definitely not on the card. Simply great.
5
Aug 03 2023
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
Something different for a change. I dont think i could listen to this music every day but it was a nice change from all the rock albums I've been getting lately.
4
Aug 04 2023
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All Directions
The Temptations
Smooth
4
Aug 05 2023
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Dark and emotional atmosphere with a few absolute classics.
4
Aug 06 2023
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Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
Wonderful
4
Aug 07 2023
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Homework
Daft Punk
So funky, music that makes it hard to sit still while you listen.
5
Aug 08 2023
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Helplessly Hoping alone makes this album 4 stars. What a song, it gave me goosebumps and had me stifle a tear. The rest of the album was ok, I guess, but that song elevated it.
4
Aug 09 2023
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
I basically love anything wutang related.
5
Aug 10 2023
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Before And After Science
Brian Eno
Completely unremarkable
2
Aug 11 2023
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Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Didn't expect it to like it this much. Sounded raw and heavy and at other times like soul. Good stuff.
5
Aug 12 2023
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Honestly just forgettable. Not for me.
2
Aug 13 2023
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Pretty good
4
Aug 14 2023
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Ys
Joanna Newsom
Much better than I expected, looking at the other comments. Her voice is certainly unique but not at all annoying. Good stuff, too bad it wasn't on Spotify.
4
Aug 15 2023
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Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Nice and energetic, the singer voice was pretty made it all come together.
3
Aug 16 2023
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
All aboard the Coltrane!
5
Aug 17 2023
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1977
Ash
Felt like I've heard this album 5 times on this list. Doesn't make it bad, but just more of the same.
3
Aug 18 2023
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Slayed?
Slade
Didnt do anything for me, but I also didn't outright hate it.
2
Aug 19 2023
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
My mom loves this album, so I gave it a shot. Aside from the two famous songs (Paradise and Took the Words), none really did anything for me. So yeah, sorry mom, I can't see it.
3
Aug 20 2023
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Couple really good songs on this one. Lyrically theyre all amazing, but some fail musically.
4
Aug 21 2023
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
What I love about Hancock is that he saw the advent of synthesizers and instead of being a purist about jazz, he recognized its worth and made it work.
5
Aug 22 2023
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Bridge Over Troubled Water is a classic for good reason, but I couldn't get into most of the rest of the album. It certainly wasn't bad, just not entirely my thing.
4
Aug 23 2023
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
I like "Scoobie Snacks" a lot, the rest of the album is a bit less... it is not grating, thankfully, so not an entirely bad listen.
3
Aug 24 2023
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Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
Better than I expected. Simply a fun album.
4
Aug 25 2023
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
Lots of different vibes on this album. Normally not a huge fan of this kind of music, but it hit well today.
4
Aug 26 2023
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Actually pretty good, still, after all these years and many new ways artists have found to make electronic music.
5
Aug 27 2023
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
It is af he tried to figure out his genre for himself, while having the talent to back up such a project. Fun album!
4
Aug 28 2023
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Good album, really worth it to listen on headphones.
4
Aug 29 2023
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Couple really good songs, and more songs that didnt really move me at all.
3
Aug 30 2023
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
Pretty good, do wonder if the faux accent was necessary, but different times, I guess.
4
Aug 31 2023
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
This was definitely one of the albums of all time!
But seriously, it is obvious that the person who made this album has a taste (as is his right!) except it not entirely my taste at time. To me this sounded a bit too familiar without it moving me. Not bad, but boring.
2
Sep 01 2023
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
Hell yeah, good stuff.
5
Sep 02 2023
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Neil Young is always good stuff.
5
Sep 03 2023
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
Easy 5 *, listened to this album my entire life, one of my favourites of all time.
5
Sep 04 2023
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Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Actually a lot better than I expected.
4
Sep 05 2023
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Must've been a trip when this first came out.
4
Sep 06 2023
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Quiet Life
Japan
Guess this is where Duran Duran got its inspiration from. Sadly, aside from the title song, none of the songs really stood out to me. Nice history lesson, though.
3
Sep 07 2023
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Virgin Suicides
Air
Wow, makes me want to watch the movie.
4
Sep 08 2023
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Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
I'm not going as far as saying he thinks his character is in the right for shooting his unfaithful partner, but two songs about it? Leaves a bit of nasty taste in the mouth, because writing a nice song about it does romanticize the sentiment, if even a little.
Also a moneylender named Saul? Pfff. Musically I didn't mind this album, which is rare for country, but it is clear that I just don't understand the genre.
2
Sep 09 2023
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
"I was feelin' kinda lonesome and blue
I needed somebody to talk to
So I called up the operator of time
Just to hear a voice of some kind
When you hear the beep
It will be three o'clock
She said that for over an hour
And I hung up"
This made me laugh. Wonderful album and it is easy to forgot that Dylan performed it all by himself.
4
Sep 10 2023
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Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Lots of classics and a showcase of
few different genres from the 90s
4
Sep 11 2023
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Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
Eh, it wasn't bad, but I both loved and hated her style of singing.
3
Sep 12 2023
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American Idiot
Green Day
Not a fan of the genre, but there were a couple good hits. Rest of the album didn't change my opinion of the genre.
3
Sep 13 2023
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
There's good reason why they call him the King.
5
Sep 14 2023
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Harvest
Neil Young
Very poetic.
4
Sep 15 2023
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Monday Monday and California Dreaming are rightful classics, but looking at the album as a whole, none of the other songs come close. I would even go as far as calling them boring.
3
Sep 16 2023
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
Honestly all sounded the same to me. Unremarkable.
2
Sep 17 2023
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Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Pretty album.
4
Sep 18 2023
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White Light
Gene Clark
Yeah, bit boring, innit?
2
Sep 19 2023
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Didn't expect much, but I really enjoyed the album.
5
Sep 20 2023
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
TV On The Radio
Very unique sound, lots of genres mashed together by a band that seems to have a lot of fun with it.
4
Sep 21 2023
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
It is not that I think it is bad, but I find it all very forgettable. The way I see the Beatles, and McCartney by extension, is that theyve written some of the most beautiful pop music ever, but it is surrounded by some of the most boring schlock. Sadly, this album was mostly the latter.
(As a side note, I'm happy this site does not have a comment section, because I'm sure these are fighting words for some)
2
Sep 22 2023
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
What a trip. One thing Ive learned from this list is that Zappa is really good.
4
Sep 23 2023
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Live At The Regal
B.B. King
Had to keep reminding myself that this is live. Must have been a special experience.
5
Sep 24 2023
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Bit to sweet for my liking, but very well produced and accompanied by a beautiful voice.
3
Sep 25 2023
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Debut
Björk
Wow, what a nice, quirky album. Iconic voice, different genres and a singer with a vision.
4
Sep 26 2023
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
I just really like Joy Division. It's the atmosphere, the rhythms, the sound of the instruments. It all just comes together for me even though I generally do not care much about the genre.
5
Sep 27 2023
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Blur
Blur
I love Song Number 2. Honestly the only song of theirs that I know, so I was very exciting to finally hear the album it was from. I'm writing this review the next day and I honestly struggle to remember any of the other songs. They all blur (heh) together. Nothing else stands out or is even remotely memorable. One song doesn't make an album, but it does save it from a 1 star rating.
2
Sep 28 2023
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
Nice beats, and while often vulgar, Missy had something to say.
4
Sep 29 2023
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Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
Unfair, because this is an album I listened to for months whenever I was on the train to school. Happy to report it still holds up after all these years, but that might just be nostalgia and memories talking. Who cares if it does, though?
5
Sep 30 2023
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Rio
Duran Duran
It was alright. Not much to say.
3
Oct 01 2023
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Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
Shouldve been called "The Afghan Whines" instead. Man, I can only take so much moaning about everything.
2
Oct 02 2023
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Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
Nice pop edm from the 90s.
4
Oct 03 2023
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Short and sweet with a couple really good songs on it ("This Fire" being a standout for me). Wonderful, better than I expected.
4
Oct 04 2023
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Bone Machine
Tom Waits
Raw, broken, and dirty. That's how I'd describe this album. Interesting too. Unique.
Not sure if I really enjoyed it, though, but maybe I'm not supposed to?
4
Oct 05 2023
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The Yes Album
Yes
Yes!
4
Oct 06 2023
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Myths Of The Near Future
Klaxons
Boring. Unremarkable. Ive heard similar things too many times on this list.
2
Oct 07 2023
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Other than a few hits, I haven't listened to a lot of TH, but this album showed me that this was a mistake. Love the lyrics, Byrne's voice, style and the unique-sounding music.
4
Oct 08 2023
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
I know it is good, just not for me. As usual with a Beatles album, one song is really good, the rest are just so-so. I just don't see the magic.
3
Oct 09 2023
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Dare!
The Human League
Very 80s, but in a good way.
4
Oct 10 2023
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
It was nice, just didnt blow me away. At times a bit boring, even. Nice background music, but listening to it made me look for other stuff to do.
3
Oct 11 2023
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Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
Same ol same ol.
2
Oct 12 2023
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Ethereal, pretty, but also a bit vague. Good listen, but didnt blow me away and none of the songs stood out.
3
Oct 13 2023
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Lots of different style made for an enjoyable album
3
Oct 14 2023
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Blackstar
David Bowie
Ive hear better of him, but the album deserves to be on the list since it is the last one of a legendary artist.
3
Oct 15 2023
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Good noise but not great.
3
Oct 16 2023
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
What a weird album. Not a huge fan of his flow, but some songs really came in hard. You know, think I'm deciding it wasn't half bad, despite the poo poo pee pee humor.
3
Oct 17 2023
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Hotel California
Eagles
Only really familiar with the title song before listening to the album. Enjoyed it a lot. It did get a little less good at the end, but not enough to ruin it.
4
Oct 18 2023
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Classic.
5
Oct 19 2023
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Goddamn, powerful, straight-to-you-face album. Fantastic beats, fantastic lyrics. Love it!
5
Oct 20 2023
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Bad Company
Bad Company
Short and boring, quite impressive actually.
2
Oct 21 2023
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Great stuff
5
Oct 22 2023
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
Good, but this style of music does not do it for me at all.
3
Oct 23 2023
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Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Next day and I barely remember it.
2
Oct 24 2023
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Good, but went on too long. At the end I was really done with it, could've dine with a little cutting.
3
Oct 25 2023
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Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Touré
Something different at least.
3
Oct 26 2023
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Pornography
The Cure
I liked the music, but Robert Smith singing style is too whiny.
3
Oct 27 2023
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
I like his loud, cool and raw style. The album is also not too long, so it doesn't outstay its welcome. Pretty good!
4
Oct 28 2023
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Idk, sometimes you just like it.
4
Oct 29 2023
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Wow! Went in with no expectations, enjoyed every minute of it. Just super chill jazz piano.
5
Oct 30 2023
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Protection
Massive Attack
Massive Attack always has a special place in my heart. Extremely cool, chill triphop.
5
Oct 31 2023
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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Just an awesome album, takes big balls to start your album with a song from the pov of a stalker.
5
Nov 01 2023
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A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
This is a tough one. One the surface, it is kinda crap. The beats are great, don't get me wrong, but the raps especially just feel off.
But as a whole, it just drives the theme down of a normal bloke who is a bit of a loser, who lost his girlfriend and is going through it. From that context it all comes together for me.
Idk, always had a special place in my heart for the Streets.
4
Nov 02 2023
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Couple bangers, couple songs that kinda missed the mark but not awful. Enjoyed overall.
4
Nov 03 2023
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
I was bored throughout.
2
Nov 04 2023
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
What a joy to listen. This band is just legendary. Unique sound, great singer, great musicians and they have a lot of fun. Not many bands are like this.
5
Nov 05 2023
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Very good voice, very good songs. Loved it.
4
Nov 06 2023
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
Boring schlock. Nothing interesting to say about it, other than Heatwave being fine.
2
Nov 07 2023
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The Predator
Ice Cube
Raw, honest and unfortunately still very relevant.
5
Nov 08 2023
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Smooth album, although I didn't feel the need to masturbate to it.
3
Nov 09 2023
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Very chill, although samey. Not that it hurt it, though.
4
Nov 10 2023
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B-52's
The B-52's
I was skeptical at first, but it turned out to be a very funny and fun album.
4
Nov 11 2023
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Stankonia
OutKast
Classic.
5
Nov 12 2023
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
Not bad, not great.
3
Nov 13 2023
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
As I'm laying sick in my bed, this was a comfortable distraction. Only real issue I have is that it is too long, got a bit bored of it near the end and it cost it the 5* rating.
4
Nov 14 2023
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Can't muster up the enthusiasm that others seem to have with this album, but it was a good listen nonetheless.
4
Nov 15 2023
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
Banger after banger after banger. This album, and band, was the soundtrack from my pre-puberty till early adulthood and I am glad it aged like a fine wine.
5
Nov 16 2023
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Not a word said, and I made a 1000 stories up in my head. Just a super chill album.
5
Nov 17 2023
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Of course already familiar with this singer, 7 Seconds being such a big hit and all, it was nice to hear some of his early work. And especially nice to hear this type of traditional music with a heavy 80s synth vibe to it. Very enjoyable!
4
Nov 18 2023
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Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Obvious passion project, but I thought it went on a little too long. Hope to see the other albums on this list, though.
4
Nov 19 2023
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
God, this was boring.
2
Nov 20 2023
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Can never get enough of good Jazz.
5
Nov 21 2023
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Aja
Steely Dan
Enjoyed it, at least.
3
Nov 22 2023
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The Clash
The Clash
Normally not a fan of punk but this hit different. Bri'ish guy shouting over noise.
4
Nov 23 2023
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Slipknot
Slipknot
I get what they're going for and they are doing it very well. Shame that what they were going for is making an anthem for the edgy, anti-social, unkempt guy whose main goal in life is driving his shitty beater and being a menace to his small town.
It's not even that the music is bad, it is actually pretty good most of the time. It is hard and dirty, sometimes with other genres mixed in. And Wait and Bleed is still a banger. The big issue is just that the subject matter feels so juvenile, it makes it hard to take it seriously, even though it feels like Slipknot takes itself *very* seriously.
2
Nov 24 2023
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
Right amount of jazzy, right amount of blues but ultimately felt like it took a little too long. What a voice, though.
4
Nov 25 2023
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
WHAT. A. VOICE.
5
Nov 26 2023
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Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
Some say repetitive, I say it is hypnotic. The beats are good enough that they don't get boring despite repetition, accompanied by a powerful message. Just don't expect te learn anything new, empowerment and pride seems to be the goal here. If you want more out if it, it probably isnt meant for you and that is fine.
As an aside, this is why I listen to a new album every day. I find stuff I wouldn't have discovered otherwise and it is amazing.
4
Nov 27 2023
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Pretty good BD album
4
Nov 28 2023
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Good stuff
4
Nov 29 2023
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
Bangerz
4
Nov 30 2023
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
It was alright, got a but boring after a while. Duran Duran lite is a good description indeed.
3
Dec 01 2023
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
All I wanna do is have some fun, but sadly this album wasn't that fun to me. Obvious talent, great voice but not for me.
Did Coldplay steal from Crow, btw?
2
Dec 02 2023
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The World is a Ghetto
War
Good stuff, but started to get a little samey after a while
3
Dec 03 2023
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Ten
Pearl Jam
Couple really good songs here and overall high quality. J
4
Dec 04 2023
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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
Blegh, this was so boring. Half hour was too long.
2
Dec 05 2023
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Live At Leeds
The Who
3
Dec 06 2023
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High Violet
The National
it was ok
3
Dec 07 2023
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Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
couple really good songs on this one. Always nice from a band you've never heard before.
4
Dec 08 2023
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Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
Hard time remembering anything about the album a day later, but I didnt hate it. Wish there was a 2.5 option.
3
Dec 09 2023
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OK Computer
Radiohead
Bit of a downer, but in an excellent way.
4
Dec 10 2023
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Sea Change
Beck
It was good, just not very memorable.
3
Dec 11 2023
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Nothing special, nothing band.
3
Dec 12 2023
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Disintegration
The Cure
Im sure it is good, but it just feels like an hour long moaning session. I'm not getting anything else out of it.
2
Dec 13 2023
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
Cool style.
4
Dec 14 2023
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
So much energy and fun from beginning to end.
5
Dec 15 2023
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Smooth sounds, not what I expected.
4
Dec 16 2023
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
When this album popped up I felt a little despair. A genre I don't care for, edgy name and edgy album art.
Fortunately I was pleasently surprised and once again reminded why I do this every day. Get out of my comfort zone, hear something I normally wouldn't and find out that it is pretty good.
4
Dec 17 2023
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evermore
Taylor Swift
Expected to hate it, never listened to a Swift song before (not that I could recognize, anyway). She makes the type of music I normally try to skip. But this was far better than I expected. I can see why she is so popular, because if I liked her genre, I'd be all over it.
Best song was 'no body, no crime', its conclusion made me laugh
3
Dec 18 2023
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Great from beginning to end.
5
Dec 19 2023
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
I was glad this album was done. Boring.
2
Dec 20 2023
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
TRANS-EUROPE EXPRESS.
Always nice to hear the humble beginnings of electronic music. Yeah, it is a little samey, but who care? What's there is solid.
4
Dec 21 2023
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Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
Good sounds throughout.
4
Dec 22 2023
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Good vibes, at least. A bit samey.
3
Dec 23 2023
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Masterpiece.
5
Dec 24 2023
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
So many good songs on this album.
4
Dec 25 2023
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Cross
Justice
Very pleasant surprise. Wish I found this much sooner.
5
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Cute album for the day.
4
Dec 27 2023
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Always super chill
4
Dec 28 2023
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Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Bleh, I find him whiny.
2
Dec 29 2023
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Powerful last album, even though most are covers. Good stuff.
4
Dec 30 2023
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
What a voice. I forgot it was live a couple times.
5
Dec 31 2023
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Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
Was alright.
3
Jan 01 2024
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
Liked it.
4
Jan 02 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
Alright
3
Jan 03 2024
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Lost Souls
Doves
Sounded good, but it got a bit samey after a while. Think it would've been better if it was a half hour album.
3
Jan 04 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
Blegh, better than other similar albums I've heard but not by much. Just a lot of noise, can't get used to it.
2
Jan 05 2024
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Goo
Sonic Youth
It was ok, couldn't get into it.
2
Jan 06 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
Two good songs, the rest was quite boring.
2
Jan 07 2024
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
Two songs were good, the rest I don't even remember.
3
Jan 08 2024
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Fromohio
fIREHOSE
Just fine.
3
Jan 09 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Bossa Nova is my happy place.
5
Jan 10 2024
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Repeater
Fugazi
Forgettable
2
Jan 11 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Fun to see where Belinda Carlisle cut her teeth. Never heard of this band before, enjoyed it nonetheless. Good tempo, nice and short so it doesn't outstay its welcome, which is a quality I've come to appreciate since starting this list.
4
Jan 12 2024
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Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
This wasnt fun at all.
2
Jan 13 2024
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The White Album
Beatles
Couple really good songs, quite a few that shouldve been cut if it were up to me. 1h30m is too much when half the songs are just ok.
3
Jan 14 2024
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Snivilisation
Orbital
Good, but too long. I do not need 15 minute 'ok' songs in my life. Shame, because i really liked what heard, it just draggsd on and on.
3
Jan 15 2024
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Dog Man Star
Suede
At times boring.
2
Jan 16 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Good from start to finish. Right rhytmn, rough style. Love it!
5
Jan 17 2024
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Leftism
Leftfield
Bit slow, too long, but not too bad.
3
Jan 18 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Classic.
5
Jan 19 2024
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Gold
Ryan Adams
God, this took way too long, especially given how boring it was.
2
Jan 20 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
I found it very dream-like, like Nick Drake took me on a trip.
4
Jan 21 2024
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The Undertones
The Undertones
Good enough.
3
Jan 22 2024
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Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
I don't give a 1 star often (this album is my third after 300+ albums), because I can usually find something redeemable, but this album was just a pain. The singing/screaming is often incomprehensible, it is a lot of harsh noise and the worst sin of all (which knocked it down from 2 to 1 stars) is that it is 1h20 minutes long. You have to come with something really special for me to want to spend ~1/24th of my day listening to you and this is very far from that. Couldn't even finish it (first time that happened!!!) once I realized I barely made it half way, This is too self-indulgent.
1
Jan 23 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
Very funky.
4
Jan 24 2024
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
I expected more from them, at least they got better as time went on. But damn, this was a hard album to get through. Completely mediocre, could've been written by a dozen other bands. Blegh.
2
Jan 25 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
Smooth and chill.
4
Jan 26 2024
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
I listened to the abridged version. I dont think I could handle 3 hours of any album, no matter how good.
That said, beautiful voice, great songs with some of them a bit too slow at times. Loved it, though.
4
Jan 27 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
So many bangers.
4
Jan 28 2024
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Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
Pretty chill. Jazzy.
4
Jan 29 2024
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Classic through and through. Fantastic beats with some of the best rappers in their prime. It is raw, creative and in your face.
5
Jan 30 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
What a voice!
4
Jan 31 2024
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Hms Fable
Shack
Completely forgettable. Not bad, mind, but I see no reason why it is on this list.
2
Feb 01 2024
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Dummy
Portishead
Chill album, wonderful to sit back and close your eyes.
4
Feb 02 2024
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
2h34 minutes? Gtfo. This album was not nearly good enough to justify it, soured me on the whole experience.
2
Feb 03 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
What I'd expect from Swift. Very well done, obviously high quality both in music and lyrics. Just definitely not for me.
3
Feb 04 2024
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Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Im sure it is good if you're a country fan, but I rarely see the appeal.
2
Feb 05 2024
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You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
Bad in many ways, but also catchy as hell. What a weird combo.
3
Feb 06 2024
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Love to get an album where every song is great.
5
Feb 07 2024
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Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Very smooth jazz but missed a bite at times.
4
Feb 08 2024
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Requim was pretty good, rest of the album just passed me by,
3
Feb 09 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
Good stuff
4
Feb 10 2024
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Fragile
Yes
Hard to to do better when you start with such a great first song. Everything else was good, but never hit the quality of Roundabout.
4
Feb 11 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
Simply good from start to finish.
5
Feb 12 2024
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
Enjoyed it more than I expected. Love the grandiose story-telling.
4
Feb 13 2024
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
I always say the same when Ive listened to a Beatles album, but it is the same here. A couple really good songs with a majority of forgettable songs. I don't hate them, but I also don't see the hype. Guess I'll just have to stick to a Greatest Hits collection.
4
Feb 14 2024
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
I didn't hate the music, which is why it gets 2 instead of 1 star. The music was good, actually. Liked what I heard more than I expected. But two hours? As an album, it fails for me. It is too much for what it is.
2
Feb 15 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
Forgettable slop.
2
Feb 16 2024
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Imagine
John Lennon
Blegh.
2
Feb 17 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Good from start till end.
5
Feb 18 2024
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Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
Honestly fine, didn't blow me away. Felt like I had already heard it throughout this album-a-day journey.
3
Feb 19 2024
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
I enjoyed this album more than I expected. Just clean, simple fun.
4
Feb 20 2024
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Smash
The Offspring
Normally I can't this kind of music but this album is just great.
4
Feb 21 2024
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Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Was chill enough, just couldnt get into it. Album was only half an hour and halfway in I was looking at the time.
3
Feb 22 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Refreshing.
4
Feb 23 2024
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
One of those albums where I thought I would hate it. The melodies and guitar play brought me over.
4
Feb 24 2024
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I grew up listening to Bob Marley, I still listen to him regularly (should be more often) and I hope when I'm old and gray, I still listen to him.
The lyrics of his political songs still work today, it is universal.
5
Feb 25 2024
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
I like the original a lot, so it was a surprise to see there was a prog rock version. And it was actually good, it was a nice cover with the same feeling as the original while giving its own spin. Point docked for the singing, though. Did not add anything.
4
Feb 26 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
It was nice, not much to say about it. Middle-of-the-road.
3
Feb 27 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I went in hating this album. 2 hours! Are they insane?? It is too much! But hey, I loved Stankonia back in the day and I like Outkast in general, so I kept on going.
I am glad I did. The first disc dragged me right in, but near the end I was wondering how far I'd get on the second disc. Well, let me tell you, dear reader, I did not stop nodding my head the entirety of disc 2. Engrossed, is the word.
So yeah, long ass album but worth it to me. Which is a rarity.
5
Feb 28 2024
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Otis Redding doing classic covers. An album full of cover would normally not do it for me, but this was so good.
5
Feb 29 2024
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Wasnt blown away by the album, but it is Black Sabbath. A bad song of theirs is still good.
4
Mar 01 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
Bit too slow for my taste (at the start I was checking if Spotify somehow had a feature that slows down the bpm) but undeniably good.
4
Mar 02 2024
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Getting tired of all seeing every Beatles member's side project on this list. It's not bad, but it is not that good either.
3
Mar 03 2024
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Django Django
Django Django
Refreshing, and hey! That's that song from GTA.
4
Mar 04 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Couldn't really get into it, sounded quite samey very quickly. La Grange was a good song, though.
2
Mar 05 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
There are other albums that deserve a place on this list. I'm ok with Deep Purple, but this album is too long and has songs that another album on this very list has too. It is already hard to make a case for live albums on this list and the only thing I know for sure is that this isn't it.
1
Mar 06 2024
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
This is bad in many ways. In the bin.
1
Mar 07 2024
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
I did not understand a lot of it (probably because I'm ESL) but you can't deny the wonderful flow of Irish. Great stuff.
4
Mar 08 2024
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Nothing special, not bad either.
3
Mar 09 2024
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Good stuff.
4
Mar 10 2024
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The White Room
The KLF
Nice old school electronica. Brought me back to the early 90s.
4
Mar 11 2024
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
The first two songs, I was into it. But the longer it went on, the more I realized I was listening to a cheap imitation of the genre. The drums were messy, the singing flat. The guitarplay is all that is really good, but I feel like it mostly hides how bad everything else is. Weird album.
2
Mar 12 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Very edgy, I liked it when I was 15.
3
Mar 13 2024
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
He's such a wonderful storyteller.
4
Mar 14 2024
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
Where Is My Mind is the best part of this album. The rest was ok, not great.
3
Mar 15 2024
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Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
It is very gimmicky. Not bad, but "famous songs played with sitar" gets old before the album is done.
3
Mar 16 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Legendary album, definitely deserves its place on this list.
4
Mar 17 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
It was good, second Pixie album of the week, though.
4
Mar 18 2024
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Eagles
Eagles
"Take it is easy" made the album for me, sadly the rest of it never hit that quality. Still enjoyed it throughout.
3
Mar 19 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Stuff I would have never listened to otherwise, but is very interesting and good.
4
Mar 20 2024
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Signing Off
UB40
I came in expecting comfortable pop tunes like Red Red Wine, instead I was treated with fantastic dub music. What a pleasant surprise!
5
Mar 21 2024
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
Im very unfamiliar with Morrissey sn what he said or did. All i really have to go by is his work, and idk, I just find it so whiney. That's the general feeling I get from it.
2
Mar 22 2024
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Low-Life
New Order
Normally I like New Order - and maybe it was the wrong day for it- but I found it absolutely boring.
2
Mar 23 2024
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
Blue Orchid was great, everything else less so. Bit boring overall.
3
Mar 24 2024
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Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
What a weird album, but I didnt hate it. Not at all.
4
Mar 25 2024
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Generic British rock album #2489
2
Mar 26 2024
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Abraxas
Santana
Great from start to finish.
5
Mar 27 2024
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What's That Noise?
Coldcut
A nice history lesson, shame it is a little too long.
4
Mar 28 2024
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Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
What a fun album.
4
Mar 29 2024
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Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Nice and funky, exceedingly weird lyrics.
3
Mar 30 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
I love jazz so much.
5
Mar 31 2024
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Yeah, what can you say. It's a S&G album, and it feels the same as the others did.
3
Apr 01 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Went on a little too long for my taste but I liked it.
3
Apr 02 2024
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1984
Van Halen
Such a fun, energetic album
5
Apr 03 2024
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
My dad used to watch the dvd of this concert all the time, but I never got into it. Sitting down and listening made no difference.
3
Apr 04 2024
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
Yeah, this was one of the country albums I have ever listened to.
2
Apr 05 2024
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
You ever have an album that just doesn't register? You hear it, but it just becomes backgrouns noise. It's not bad, it's not offensive. It's just there, making no impact whatsover. This is that album for me.
2
Apr 06 2024
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25
Adele
Definitely not for me, but what a great voice. I can't deny that.
3
Apr 07 2024
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Hejira
Joni Mitchell
Didn't hate it, love her lyrics and voice. But damn, it was boring. It just didnt come together for me.
3
Apr 08 2024
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
Hueuueheueheueheuhe is the only thing I heard after a while.
2
Apr 09 2024
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More Specials
The Specials
It's decent ska, but I've heard so much better. I love reggae and all its subgenres it's just that this album just didn't hit me like this genre often does. It meandered on without really taking it anywhere. Whenever it bent to another genre, it fell flat.
3
Apr 10 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Oh man, I wanted to give this album 5*, because the good songs (Do It Again, Only a Fool, Reelin' in the Years) are excellent. The rest just fell short for me and sadly dragged the album down. Shame, was looking forward to this one.
4
Apr 11 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
2 great songs, the rest was decidely blegh.
3
Apr 12 2024
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Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
It was alright, nothing exciting. Rather see him with Crosby, Nash and Young.
3
Apr 13 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Just sounds all the same.
2
Apr 14 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Was alright, nothing special
3
Apr 15 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
I feel like ive heard this album before on this list. I get that a lot of people like it, but it is just so... bland. Like so many rock albums, it is loud, abrasive and at times politically engaged. There's nothing unique and exciting about it. I'm not saying I hated it (and it was mercifully short), it's just that this scene completely passed me by in 2001 and I do not have the fuzzy nostalgic feelings that could make it a classic in my eyes.
3
Apr 16 2024
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Arrival
ABBA
Heard it so much in my youth, can't stand it now.
2
Apr 17 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
It sits between too silly and damn good.
3
Apr 18 2024
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
Horrible, atonal noise. Not my thing at all
1
Apr 19 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
Fine, nothing special.
3
Apr 20 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Every song a banger.
5
Apr 21 2024
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Liquid Swords
GZA
I love Lone Wolf and Cub (although the samples are from an American recut called Shogun Assassin) and I love Wu-Tang, so this was just great from start to finish. Mid 90s hiphop beats just hit different.
5
Apr 22 2024
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Arular
M.I.A.
I remember when it came out that it had such a fresh, unique sound. Still holds up after all these years.
4
Apr 23 2024
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Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
I wanted to give 2 stars for including eminem before he got really big. But "smack-selling" what? Minus one.
God, this is worse than normal country.
1
Apr 24 2024
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Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Nothing special, very chaotic.
3
Apr 25 2024
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Picture Book
Simply Red
Simply boring. Not horrible, though.
3
Apr 26 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Couldnt stop tapping my foot from start to finish.
5
Apr 27 2024
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Good, but way too long. I zoned out near the end.
4
Apr 28 2024
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
Bit boring, but +1 star because I recognized a song from GTA4 and nostalgia is powerful.
3
Apr 29 2024
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
50s country sounds all the same.
2
Apr 30 2024
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
A lot of noise, but I get what they were going for. Unfortunately it was mostly annoying to me.
2
May 01 2024
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Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
The thing I have learned after more than 400 albums is that if an album is almost 2 hours long, chances are, half the songs can be scrapped. I don't see why we needed two hours, so in that it fails as an album. It wasn't even bad, but I kept looking at the time wishing it would be over sooner than later.
2
May 02 2024
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
Glad it was only 20 minutes long.
2
May 03 2024
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The Slider
T. Rex
It was fine, didn't blow me away.
3
May 04 2024
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3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
Great beats, sometimes a little preachy. Wanted to give it 5 stars because I was nodding my head constantly. But then after the album, Spotify gave me a Brand Nubian song and I was reminded there is better in this style. Still a very good album, just not entirely there.
4
May 05 2024
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
It was fine. No big surprises, nothing standing out. Just a very 80s album that came out in the 90s.
3
May 06 2024
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John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
Far more soulful than I expected. Short and good.
4
May 07 2024
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
Too long, not interesting. I expected better from Beyonce, like her when she was in Destiny's Child.
2
May 08 2024
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
Petty good, made me feel like I was watching an old talk show at times.
4
May 09 2024
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Some of the reviews are a bit overly harsh, there's some good stuff to be found. It just drags on.
3
May 10 2024
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Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
I couldve done without his singing, but I nodded my gead throughout. He did sonething right.
3
May 11 2024
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Elastica
Elastica
It was ok, nothing special, not much to say.
3
May 12 2024
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American Gothic
David Ackles
Somehow reminded me of a chanson.
3
May 13 2024
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Raw Power
The Stooges
This album sounds like 10-20 other albums ive heard on this list. Very basic, nothing sprung out.
3
May 14 2024
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Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
It's alright. Hated the free flow guitar song, though. That was horrible.
3
May 15 2024
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
This was boring amd at times bad. No need for it to be on this lost, no matter what his credentials are.
2
May 16 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Classic, could not stay still.
5
May 17 2024
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
Tainted Love great, everything else is not. Didn't hate it and didn't want to throw it away, but it was very boring. Mostly just passed me by.
2
May 18 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Amazing voice, my day instantly started great when I found out that this was today's album.
5
May 19 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
It sounds fine, but also very samey.
3
May 20 2024
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Every song sounds the same.
2
May 21 2024
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A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Weird album, but I couldn't get into it. Some songs are great, it's just that the complete picture is a complete mess.
2
May 22 2024
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
It felt more modern (early 90s) than I'd expect from a 1986 album, so I got to give them credit for that. Sadly this style is mostly wasted on me.
3
May 23 2024
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Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Started really good, first song is wonderful. Then it turned into what I can only describe as city center hotel lobby vibes.
3
May 24 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
I was excited for this one, because I love Massive Attack and hadn't heard this album yet. Sadly I think their later work is better, but I enjoyed it a lot. Smooth triphop, can't really go wrong there.
4
May 25 2024
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
One song sounded like the other. Nothing stood out. Boring.
2
May 26 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Interesting music, never really knew that NIN was this electronic. Just wish it wasn't all woe is me, though.
4
May 27 2024
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Hard to understand as ESL, but very charming nonetheless.
4
May 28 2024
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Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Nice guitarplay, reminded me of the dwarf fortress soundtrack.
4
May 29 2024
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Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
Mom, I really want that Prince album!
We have a Prince album at home.
The Prince album at home:
2
May 30 2024
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Achtung Baby
U2
Grew up with these era of U2, but I found this album pretty forgettable. Still decent, though.
3
May 31 2024
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La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
Good but samey.
3
Jun 01 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Very good, very smooth.
5
Jun 02 2024
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Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Boring, that's all I have to say about it. I expected some nice cowboy tunes, but instead got run-of-the-mill prog rock. Nothing awful, mind. Just unremarkable.
2
Jun 03 2024
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
Quirky. Took me a few songs to get into it, but I somewhat liked what he was cooking here.
3
Jun 04 2024
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Hot Shots II
The Beta Band
I listened to it the day before and it is so unremarkable, I can't think of anything to say.
2
Jun 05 2024
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
I liked this mix of genres. Nice album Ive never heard of.
4
Jun 06 2024
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
What a dumb album.
2
Jun 07 2024
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
This was fun. Idk where I recognize the first song from, but what a way to start an album. I was happy that it kept that energy and that it was short but good. No complaints.
5
Jun 08 2024
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Not as good as their other stuff, but I loved it nonetheless.
4
Jun 09 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Classic. After his excellent (and more radio-friendly) album Infinite failed commercially, Eminem decided to embrace his unhinged alter ego. Yes, the lyrics are crass and disgusting, but it is also clear that Slim Shady is an awful persona. See Role Model. Eminem begs you to not take it seriously. The absurdity of the violence and insanity pushes the album into dark humor and I can't help but laugh at the clever turns of phrases. Excellent stuff.
5
Jun 10 2024
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
One of those albums where you wonder why it is on the list.
2
Jun 11 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
Fantastic stuff.
4
Jun 12 2024
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The Blueprint
JAY Z
Great beats but I cant stand Jay-Z's voice and flow. He's not awful, just not for me.
3
Jun 13 2024
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m b v
My Bloody Valentine
First time listening to My Bloody Valentine and I hope it's my last.
2
Jun 14 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
What a great album for many different reason. A nice mix of genres, great funk short but powerful and not one wasted moment. Love it!
5
Jun 15 2024
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Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
One of those albums I remember little about the next day. Made almost no impression.
2
Jun 16 2024
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
I'm of the opinion that any album longer than an hour usually has songs that could easily be cut and it would improve the album.
Yes, every song on this album is between good and great, but even good and great songs lose their lustre when they go on too long. Now imagine a single album with only the best songs, it would've been so tight. Now it just meanders on at points, it is a shame.
4
Jun 17 2024
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
So many non-English language albums in the world, so few on this list. And what do we get? A weird pedo story. No thanks.
2
Jun 18 2024
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The Band
The Band
Very americana.
4
Jun 19 2024
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
I get that Thom Yorke has his own style, but man, I'm getting bored of it. The whole album just washed over me, it felt like one long whine.
2
Jun 20 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Great guitarplay, lovely album. Not more to be said.
5
Jun 21 2024
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Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti is so good, I could listen to his music for hours.
5
Jun 22 2024
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Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Couple really good songs on here, but near the end it got boring. Shame.
3
Jun 23 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
It sounds good, but it also misses something. Feels very much like a copy of something.
3
Jun 24 2024
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Made it halfway before I had enough. Not nearly interesting enough for an hour and a half, let alone almost three!
1
Jun 25 2024
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
What a trip. For some reason I always ignored Ice-T's work, and I really shouldn't have. Intelligent lyrics, variety in beats and wonderfully politically engaged. Loved Midnight in particular.
5
Jun 26 2024
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Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
I couldn't finish this album, which is rare. I always try to give the albums on this list a proper listen. Her style of singing, however, annoyed me to no end. It's too similar, and while technically good, it feels too insincere. I don't know if the latter is actually true, but that's how it came across
I couldnt get through with it and all this supposed homage to the classics evoked in me was the feeling to shut this shit off and listen to the actual classics this album was dedicated to.
1
Jun 27 2024
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Kala
M.I.A.
This is amazing. M.I.A herself is good enough but what really shines on this album is the great production. These beats are so good, excellent stuff!
5
Jun 28 2024
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Short and strong.
5
Jun 29 2024
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Today I learned that I do not like Tori Amos. I like her lyrics, they're very poetic. Sadly it wasn't enough to save her performance.
2
Jun 30 2024
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Spiderland
Slint
One of those albums that is entirely unremarkable. No hate, no love, not even a memory of it a day later.
2
Jul 01 2024
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Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
Typical 3 star fare. Wasnt great, wasn't awful and it was good at times. Nothing special, though.
3
Jul 02 2024
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The Specials
The Specials
Is it special? No. Sounded good, though, but it sometimes it missed the mark.
4
Jul 03 2024
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Fun House
The Stooges
Bit loud but good.
4
Jul 04 2024
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
I really cant stand this kind of country.
2
Jul 05 2024
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Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
I liked the sound, just thought it was nothing special. Joan of Arc are the two exceptions.
3
Jul 06 2024
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One World
John Martyn
First song was pretty good, I was excited to hear more. And then it all fell down.
2
Jul 07 2024
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Be
Common
Great album, fantastic beats. I forgot how much I love Common.
5
Jul 08 2024
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
Normally I vibe with Crosby, but this album just washed over me without making any impact.
2
Jul 09 2024
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Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Fun album.
4
Jul 10 2024
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Solid Air
John Martyn
Forgettable
2
Jul 11 2024
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A Seat at the Table
Solange
I expected to hate it but I was pleasantly surprised.
3
Jul 12 2024
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Excellent. I'm probably biased because I love reggae and it's 30 degrees celsius where I am now, so the album sounded even better. Now to track down the original release.
5
Jul 13 2024
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
Groove is in the Heart is such a banger, sadly the rest of the album does not come close.
3
Jul 14 2024
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
The sampling on this album is so good, wonderfully intelligent rhymes and delivered with an excellent flow. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
5
Jul 15 2024
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Weird album, I get what Newman is trying to do here but (in 2024 at least) it is missing its mark. Too crude, the point often hammered down. Maybe it was necessary when it came out.
3
Jul 16 2024
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Skylarking
XTC
I wanted to listen to anything but this. Just felt too much like other, better artists.
2
Jul 17 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Coldplay is best when you don't pay much attention to it. Nice background tunes while you focus on something else. Not the most ringing endorsement, but it is comfortable. Nothing deep, nothing difficult. Like a piece of gum.
3
Jul 18 2024
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
The man is a mess but he can perform like an angel.
4
Jul 19 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Really nothing to say about it. It was boring.
2
Jul 20 2024
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
This album hasn't convinced me into loving this genre, but I was on board for the duration.
4
Jul 21 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
One of those albums that I've apparently listened to 100s of times because it was on rotation at a previous job. So yeah, this is hotel reception music.
3
Jul 22 2024
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Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
It is an Elvis Costello album.
3
Jul 23 2024
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
This album washed over me. Generic sounding rock music. I can't think of anything else to say about it.
2
Jul 24 2024
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The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Deeper Understand and This Woman's Work are great. Loved the imagery. The other songs didn't hit as hard, but I still enjoyed it overall.
4
Jul 25 2024
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
Troubadour 60s folk with sitar. You'd think it'd be unique, but this is not the first album I've heard like it on this list. The 60s were something else.
3
Jul 26 2024
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Destroyer
KISS
This was bad, glad it was over with quickly.
2
Jul 27 2024
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Short and steady.
5
Jul 28 2024
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Third
Soft Machine
The first song was just annoying. As if it was designed specifically to irritate me. The rest was a little better, but not enough (not even close) to win me over.
2
Jul 29 2024
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This is the secon time in a week that I get Costello, and it really makes him worse.
2
Jul 30 2024
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I See You
The xx
Nothing special, didnt hate it, didn't enjoy it much either.
3
Jul 31 2024
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The Dreaming
Kate Bush
Wonderfully weird. I couldn't always follow what she was on about, but I liked the music, I liked her weird singing. Idk what else to say.
4
Aug 01 2024
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
I like his lyrics, they evoke an image that hits home with me. Sadly the music was a bit too simple and instead of turning it into an intimate whole, it felt bare-bones instead. That's what makes it a difficult album for me. I like Cohen's voice, I like the lyrics on this album but as a whole I didnt feel as much raw emotion as I shouldve. That puts it in the middle-of-the-road category.
3
Aug 02 2024
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I just don't get the appeal. I can tell a lot of care and talent is put in this album, a lot of emotion too, yet it leaves me completely unfazed and it quickly turned into background noise. It does not grab me.
2
Aug 03 2024
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Fast Car is a classic, don't think that can ever be taken away. Sadly the rest of the album isn't as good, but it came close enough.
4
Aug 04 2024
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Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
As far as country goes, it was alright. Nothing special, though.
3
Aug 05 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
Turn You Inside Out is awesome, the rest was boring.
3
Aug 06 2024
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D
White Denim
I saw all the 5s and got excited. What a letdown. Love the music, but couldn't stand the singer's voice.
3
Aug 07 2024
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Permission to Land
The Darkness
Music from a bygone era retreaded. Its fine, but definitely nothing new and exciting.
3
Aug 08 2024
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Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
What am I missing? I had to keep reminding myself that this was not the Beatles.
2
Aug 09 2024
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The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Couldn't get into it. Boring, weird.
2
Aug 10 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Listening to this album again after many years hasn't changed my mind on him. Kanye is a gifted producer, mid rapper and he turned out to have a despicable personality. This album gets three stars for the beats alone.
3
Aug 11 2024
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
What a great album, only half an hour and most of the songs are classics.
5
Aug 12 2024
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Third
Portishead
Very unique sounding album, We Carry On was amazing.
5
Aug 13 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Amazing music, notes go in directions where they shouldn't work, yet they do.
5
Aug 14 2024
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Palo Congo
Sabu
I like drums. This album has a lot of drums.
4
Aug 15 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Interesting album, albeitb abit meandering. Loved the last track, though.
4
Aug 16 2024
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Meh. Boring and it went on for too long.
2
Aug 17 2024
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
Music was nothing special, but it vibed.
3
Aug 18 2024
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Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
Typical Waits album. Raw voice, raw lyrics and raw music. I'm here for it.
4
Aug 19 2024
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Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
Nothing special punk and 2h15m of it. Lol. Lmao even.
1
Aug 20 2024
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New Wave
The Auteurs
Uneventful, forgettable, in fact, I can barely remember it a day later.
2
Aug 21 2024
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Fun pop rock album, nothing more to say about it.
3
Aug 22 2024
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Yay another Smiths album and Morrisey's whining singing. This is getting so old.
2
Aug 23 2024
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Thank you Miles, very cool!
5
Aug 24 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
I hate country, I like Dolly Parton as a person and I like the music she makes (despite being country). Fun stuff.
4
Aug 25 2024
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Being There
Wilco
Nothing special.
2
Aug 26 2024
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
Raw and heavy, with rap and beats that left me wanting more.
5
Aug 27 2024
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Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
It was alright. Loved that it was so short.
3
Aug 28 2024
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Fun lyrics, but I didnt care much for the music. It was alright.
3
Aug 29 2024
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
Waits has such a distinct style and it is growing on me. Some albums are more of a miss, but this one is definitely a hit.
5
Aug 30 2024
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Pump
Aerosmith
Idk what it says about me when I didnt think it was outrageously horny. Like the music, always had a soft spot for Aerosmith.
4
Aug 31 2024
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Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
Messy, loud and boring
1
Sep 01 2024
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Great disco.
4
Sep 02 2024
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Awesome beats, still a mid rapper. I liked it better than TCD.
4
Sep 03 2024
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Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
But boring at times, great at others. Really a middle-of-the-road album.
3
Sep 04 2024
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
Master of rhytmn, this goes so hard. My only complaint is that it makes me want to learn french.
5
Sep 05 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Intimate rendition of some of their biggest songs and somehow making it the better version. Wonderful.
5
Sep 06 2024
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Medúlla
Björk
I figured I would hate this, but I love what she did here. It's a unique experience, an album that's mostly acapella but if you stop listening to it intensely, it sounds like normal music. That's an achievement.
4
Sep 07 2024
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Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
I can't believe some of his biggest hits were made in his early teens. Massive talent.
4
Sep 08 2024
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Orbital 2
Orbital
Absolutely nothing special, but not bad at all either. Good background noise.
3
Sep 09 2024
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Want One
Rufus Wainwright
Boring and messy.
2
Sep 10 2024
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Back In Black
AC/DC
Awesome album, but not reaching the greatness that the name recognition suggests it should.
4
Sep 11 2024
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
This is crap. If this is all you knew about Lennon you'd think he was an awful singer who thinks too highly of himself.
1
Sep 12 2024
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Ive heard so many variations of this on this list, but it all sounds the same. It's getting boring.
2
Sep 13 2024
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Was fine, did fall asleep while listening but I was very tired and I dont think it is fair to blame Bob for that.
3
Sep 14 2024
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Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Interesting classical Indian music but I didnt care much for it.
3
Sep 15 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Awesome beats, especially if you consider how it was made. In 2024 this would be much easier to make, but back then he had to cut and paste it all using a sampler, which is a PITA to work with. Impressive albeit a little repetitive.
4
Sep 16 2024
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Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
Why did I move here? I guess it was the weather. Or the… Ah, I don’t know, that thing. That magic. You see it in the movies. I wanted to retire. From what I was doing, you know? From that, that… line of work. Be a good guy for once, a family man. So, I bought a big house. Came here, put my feet up, and thought I’d be a dad like all the other dads. My kids, would be like the kids on TV. We could play ball and sit in the sun. But well, you know how it is.
Anyway, first song slapped, went downhill from there.
3
Sep 17 2024
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All Mod Cons
The Jam
The first and last song are the best, really great. Rest was ok.
4
Sep 18 2024
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I don't really get Nick Cave.
3
Sep 19 2024
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American Pie
Don McLean
First song is a banger, the rest is decidely "eh"
3
Sep 20 2024
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The Next Day
David Bowie
It is fine, definitely not his best work.
3
Sep 21 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Classic. The lyricism is incredible, the flow is impeccable, the beats are fantastic.
5
Sep 22 2024
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The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
Nothing special
2
Sep 23 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Very chill, loved it throughout.
5
Sep 24 2024
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
I like Dylan, but this was a weak album. I started getting into it up when Don't Think Twice, It's Allright started playing, only to realize the album was finished and Spotify served me something else.
3
Sep 25 2024
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Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Very basic, thankfully it was less than 30 minutes long.
2
Sep 26 2024
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White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Didnt finish it. An hour too long and it is mostly experimental noise.
1
Sep 27 2024
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Teen Dream
Beach House
Very pop, not much else to say.
2
Sep 28 2024
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Rapture
Anita Baker
First couple songs I've hear in a remixed form in a completely different genre (jungle iirc) so that was a nice surprise. Beautiful voice, but not enough to woo me.
3
Sep 29 2024
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Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
Brown Sugar is one of those songs that sticks with you for a few days, it is just so good. I wished the rest of the album hit that high but that sadly wasnt the case.
4
Sep 30 2024
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
It is impressive that something this noisy can be so boring.
2
Oct 01 2024
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Album full of covers that are worse than their original. I actuallt like their sounds-it is nice and raw- but the covers suck. Best thing about the album is its length.
2
Oct 02 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
First song is great, the album peters out after that.
3
Oct 03 2024
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90
808 State
Nice old school beats but nothing special nowadays.
3
Oct 04 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Very typical 80s pop music. Did not blow me away.
3
Oct 05 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
Good lyrics, voice gets annoying, though.
3
Oct 06 2024
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american dream
LCD Soundsystem
Interesting sound. Not very great, though.
3
Oct 07 2024
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2112
Rush
Singer has an annoying voice, turned me off the album entirely.
2
Oct 08 2024
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
I feel like I've heard this album a lot. Sounds great, but very similar to others in the genre.
3
Oct 09 2024
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
I assumed I was going to hate this album. Wonderwall is a cliche at this point and the brothers have made a fool of themselves more than once over the decades.
But you know what? It works. It's a very pleasant album to listen to and most of the songs work really well. Pleasantly surprised.
4
Oct 10 2024
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Suede
Suede
Nothing special.
2
Oct 11 2024
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
Excellent breakbear album, could not top nodding my head to it.
5
Oct 12 2024
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
Took me a few songs to get into it, but once I did, it became very good.
4
Oct 13 2024
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Good stuff, positive vibes, great beats, good message. Don't know what more you want.
5
Oct 14 2024
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
What a strange album. But in a very good way.
4
Oct 15 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Fun album! Just dragged on a little too long.
4
Oct 16 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
This album is exhibit A of how Lamar dogwalked Drake during their back-and-forth earlier this year. The man is sharp, smart, obviously well-read and extremely talented.
5
Oct 17 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Nice folk sound.
4
Oct 18 2024
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Surprisingly full of bangers.
4
Oct 19 2024
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Sincere
Mj Cole
Oh, this difficult. First impression was "2 hours? For fuck's sake!" I automatically dock a star, it's just what it is.
But then I heard that familiar beat, like an old friend who I haven't seen in years. It is a garage album! That genre I so loved in my late teens/early 20s. I got really into it, but near the end of the first hour, the repetition got to me and I still had another hour to. Once again strengthening my opinion: an album that long can easily lose half the tracks (or more) and it will always be an improvement. Cut the fat, stop being so in love with yourself. This could've been an easy 5 stars for me, if it did not outstay its welcome. Old friend or not, stop the yap.
3
Oct 20 2024
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Very basic britpop, easily forgettable
2
Oct 21 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Excellence. Fantastic jazzy hiphop beats with socially concious raps. This is so good.
5
Oct 22 2024
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Nice music, lame lyrics.
3
Oct 23 2024
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Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
Yeah, 80s coumtry inspired pop. Cant make me happy with that.
2
Oct 24 2024
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In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Sad stories told by the Chairman of the Board. Got a little old by the end of it.
4
Oct 25 2024
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Sex Packets
Digital Underground
Very old school, unique style but I got a bit tired of those simple 80s raps. The genre has evolved over the years.
4
Oct 26 2024
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Arise
Sepultura
God what a noise. Good noise at first, but it also gets old quick.
3
Oct 27 2024
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
Very very very standard. Idk why it is on the list. Not that it is bad, but is it one of the best albums ever? I can't see it.
2
Oct 28 2024
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Celebrity Skin
Hole
Couple good songs on this album, especially Celebrity Skin, but mostly mediocre.
3
Oct 29 2024
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
This man is horny. I wanted to give it 4 stars, but the titular track pushed it over to 5.
5
Oct 30 2024
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Wild Gift
X
The kind of punk album I could've sworn I've already heard on this list.
3
Oct 31 2024
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Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
Little bit monotonous sound but decent. Good lyrics.
3
Nov 01 2024
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Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson
It's a (fake) movie soundtrack, but not like any of the good ones like Morricone, Poledouris, Zimmer, Williams, or countless others. Weird album.
2
Nov 02 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World are great, everything else is just fine.
4
Nov 03 2024
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Good stuff.
4
Nov 04 2024
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
2.5 hours and none of it is special in any way. Wtf is this.
1
Nov 05 2024
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Britpop, what else is there to say. It's not offensive, but not very good either.
3
Nov 06 2024
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Headquarters
The Monkees
Like the Beatles but slightly different. And I already dont care much for the Beatles.
2
Nov 07 2024
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Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Too sweet, did love the use of the Shook Ones sample. Great voice though, just not for me.
2
Nov 08 2024
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Ingenue
k.d. lang
Lots of nice tunes, not entirely my taste tho.
3
Nov 09 2024
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Reign In Blood
Slayer
So edgy, I cut myself several times. I can't take it seriously. Raining Blood was alright, I guess. It had a discernable melody.
2
Nov 10 2024
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Next
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Fun sound, but it didn't blow me away.
3
Nov 11 2024
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Passin Me By is what brought it to 5 stars. Classic album, fun album. These songs bring back a lot of memories.
5
Nov 12 2024
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
I love funky music like this, but I felt something was missing. Cant put my finger on it, maybe them playing around with different genres?
4
Nov 13 2024
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Boston
Boston
Lots of good hits and very short. What more do you want?
4
Nov 14 2024
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Timeless
Goldie
Love drum and bass, but this album is too long. I dont even mind the 20 minute song much, it's pretty good actually. But half of the songs couldve been cut easily and the album wouldve improved immensely. Sad. I was happy to see another DnB album on this list (a little diversity after a shitload of britpop or obscure american bands from the 60s) but Ive got to be honest and say that this album just doesn't hit the 5 star level.
4
Nov 15 2024
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OK
Talvin Singh
Pretty mid, songs go on for too long.
3
Nov 16 2024
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Tical
Method Man
Old school Method Man and WuTang sound, whats not to love.
5
Nov 17 2024
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John Prine
John Prine
Pretty good for country album. That's high praise from me.
4
Nov 18 2024
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
Never hear of him before, but this was great. Great beats with an old school feel, nice lyrics and flow.
5
Nov 19 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Ironclad flow, beats that make it impossible to not nod your head and lyrics that still manage to make people upset after 24 years. What a follow up to the Slim Shady LP.
5
Nov 20 2024
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Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
Normally I hate overly long albums (and I'm glad I found the review stating that the wrong album is linked, because that one is over 3 hours long), but this flew by. I love jungle music so much.
5
Nov 21 2024
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Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
Blegh. Boring, mostly. 1 star for effort, I didnt actively hate it.
2
Nov 22 2024
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KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
Very edgy, so-so music.
2
Nov 23 2024
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Lots of shouting, weird. Couldnt get into it.
2
Nov 24 2024
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Made a cold miserable day feel warmer. Chan Chan is an amazing opening track.
5
Nov 25 2024
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Highly Evolved
The Vines
Very mid.
2
Nov 26 2024
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
Good. For a country album. Mercifully short.
3
Nov 27 2024
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Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
Couple good songs, boring stuff otherwise.
3
Nov 28 2024
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
It's fine, nothing mind-blowing. Decent lyrics but I doubt anything will get stuck in my head
3
Nov 29 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
So boring, im sure this is great for some people, but for me I was done after the second song.
2
Nov 30 2024
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
It is alright.
3
Dec 01 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
So many hits on this one. The songs in between didnt really stick, tho.
4
Dec 02 2024
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Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
If I listened to any individual song, I wouldn't be very impressed. But as an album it is fantastic how so many genres are woven throughout. You never know where they're taking you next and that gives it a lot of charm. Fun!
4
Dec 03 2024
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Autobahn
Kraftwerk
I respect what this album did for music, but I'd be lying if I said I loved it.
4