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Tue Mar 07 2023
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
No, no. Just no. The harmonica just isn't for me.
Except for it, the album was fine it easily blended into the background. So easily that, to be fair, I could quickly forget that I listened to this album.
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Wed Mar 08 2023
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
I should get to know Peter Gabriel's work better.
This album was really good. It won't surprise anyone that I liked Solsbury Hill the most and Here Comes the Flood takes the second spot.
I really appreciate the diversity of this album.
4
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Thu Mar 09 2023
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
...yawn
so boring.
Is it really an album I had to hear before I die?
2
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Fri Mar 10 2023
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Yesterday I'd give it a strong 4 out of 5, yet today it's 5/5. Maybe it's my good mood, idk. Anyway!
I had a great time listening to this album. Even the harmonica couldn't take away my pleasure.
5
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Mon Mar 13 2023
The Last Broadcast
Doves
I liked it. Nice to have it in the background.
4
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Tue Mar 14 2023
On The Beach
Neil Young
Similar to Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde - I could easily forget that I listened to this album. It's fine in the background, nothing special.
3
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Wed Mar 15 2023
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
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Thu Mar 16 2023
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
I think I should get to know Elvis's music better.
It's nice to listen to, unfortunately easily gets repetitive. I love his voice and charisma.
4
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Fri Mar 17 2023
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
"Going Home" made me love the album. I can hear how the musicians feel the pleasure of playing the song.
It's interesting to read about the history of the Aftermath. I didn't know that there were such big differences between UK and US markets.
5
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Mon Mar 20 2023
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
What's there to say? It's a really good album.
5
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Tue Mar 21 2023
London Calling
The Clash
It's one of the albums I had saved on my telephone back then when Spotify didn't yet exist.
"Okay, boomer!" - somebody yelled in the distance.
Anyway, I could listen to it on repeat. One of my favourite albums ever. Maybe not top 10, but definitely top 100. That makes me think... What's my top 10?
5
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Wed Mar 22 2023
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
How do I rate an album which makes me think: "Hmmm, interesting"? I guess it's a 3.6/5
The music isn't very memorable, for sure the cover is.
Favourite songs: Rendez-vu and Red Alert
4
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Thu Mar 23 2023
Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
I liked it. Nice music to chill to, to have in the background. Great rhythm
4
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Fri Mar 24 2023
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Mixed feelings "eh, it's not that bad" with "when will it end??". Nothing changed in my life after hearing this album
2
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Mon Mar 27 2023
Document
R.E.M.
Psst. Hey, you! Yes, you! Let me tell you a secret. Please don't tell anyone. Even though I consider myself a big rock fan, until today I haven't listened to any R.E.M. album yet. I know their songs mainly because of various radio stations.
Alright. What about the "Document" album? I liked it. I appreciated that it felt homogeneous, and created a whole. 4.5/5
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Tue Mar 28 2023
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I feel as if it's a random compilation of songs not an album on which the order is important. Huuuge disadvantage.
Altogether I liked the songs. 3.5/5
4
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Wed Mar 29 2023
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
Ugh, no. She's constantly howling. I could only listen to it because of background music.
2
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Fri Mar 31 2023
Cross
Justice
I think this album was my second step of my relationship with electronic music (the first one being Daft Punk). Justice with their kind-of-chaotic music opened a door to a whole new world to me.
The thing I appreciate the most about Cross album is the feeling of unity of the whole album, I love it.
5
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Mon Apr 03 2023
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
It was tough to decide how to rate this album because of how much it sticks out from the rest of the albums I listened to.
Alright, let's try it. In my opinion, Frank Sinatra's work is an excellent representation of his decade - both his music and the text (sometimes with sexist remarks). I appreciated the general vibe of this album, even though sometimes it reminded me of old Christmas songs. Weird, I know. :')
4
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Wed Apr 05 2023
A Seat at the Table
Solange
She has a beautiful and powerful voice, it was a pleasure to listen.
All of the songs were creating a strong, unite whole. In my opinion it's much better to listen with headphones on.
5
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Thu Apr 06 2023
Nevermind
Nirvana
I may have heard it a million times. Who would have counted it? Nevermind...
5
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Fri Apr 07 2023
Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
The album has its moments. "Water from a vine leaf" is amazing, "The story of the light" 5/5. Unfortunately... the album quickly gets boring.
3
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Mon Apr 10 2023
Thriller
Michael Jackson
I get it - he's the King of Pop. And I must admit, his artwork is thrilling (lol), but after all these years he has become quite dull to me.
What is more, the album feels more like a compilation than an album. Just a mix of different sounds, and yeah, deal with it.
4
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Tue Apr 11 2023
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
I'm glad this is over. Nebraska was such a boring album.
I don't like his vocals, I hate the harmonica. Yawn.
I gave it +1 point for the "Open All Night" track and for being consistent.
2
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Fri Apr 14 2023
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Okay, I guess. Nothing special, nothing bad either. Not my vibes.
3
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Mon Apr 17 2023
B-52's
The B-52's
Rock Lobster is one of my favourite songs.
Great energy and creativity.
5
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Tue Apr 18 2023
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
This is one of the albums you should listen to with your headphones on or with the best speakers. I highly recommend listening while the sun is setting or during the night.
The album is really good, it has some magic in it, but I couldn't yet fall in love with it.
I wonder why it's categorised as a rock album.
4
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Wed Apr 19 2023
Django Django
Django Django
"Django Django" was one of the bands I meant to listen to for a long, long time. So when 1001albumsgenerator revealed the album to me, I couldn't wait any longer. I wasn't disappointed!
Now let's click the repeat button and play "Default" nonstop. ;)
5
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Thu Apr 20 2023
Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
I'm shocked that this album is so... unpleasant? I expected something different. Sometimes Sting sings out of tune, ugh. The rest of the music is good. Only 2 songs were good, the rest were so-so.
2
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Thu Apr 27 2023
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Being innovative, unfortunately, often means that you won't be a master of a particular skill - voice sampling in this particular case. The album seemed dull.
To name at least one advantage: I like that cover.
2
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Mon May 01 2023
Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Remember that day your mom told you to stop singing? Yeah, well. Then why did you release an album?!
1
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Tue May 02 2023
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
I need to listen to the album with my headphones on and without any distractions.
It's a masterpiece.
5
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Wed May 03 2023
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Having a broader grading scale available here on 1001 albums would be nice. "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart is better than 3, but not good enough for a 4. Oh no, the first world problems. I'm sorry Rod, you're getting a 1-star rating.
His voice is intriguing. As if he had a great party yesterday and now he's singing with a huge hangover.
3
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Fri May 05 2023
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Tonight, tonight... I'll rate this album tonight. Yes, tonight...
Huge respect to the band for recording a 2-hour album that is not boring. I think their recording session might have been one of the most productive sessions ever made.
Billy Corgan's voice is interesting. It fits those instruments perfectly.
I'd give the album 5 out of 5 if it was shorter.
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Mon May 08 2023
Tommy
The Who
At first, I was disappointed. Truly disappointed. Maybe my expectations were too high. They were based on a couple of songs I knew, and this album seemed um... nothing special. The only song I truly liked was (obviously) Pinball Wizard. Everything changed when the fire nation attacked.
No, wait. That's not what happened.
This album was a massive surprise after reading its description. Wow, one of the first rock operas? An album that tells one whole story? I'm impressed!
I admit, it's not one of the best albums ever, but pioneers usually aren't perfect.
4
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Tue May 09 2023
Station To Station
David Bowie
I don't buy into the hype, and I don't feel what's so special about this album. Bowie's voice sometimes feels like howling.
Okay. It's interesting to observe a creation of a person influenced by drugs.
3
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Wed May 10 2023
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Great energy and an incredible "Maggot Brain" song. 4.5/5
4
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Fri May 12 2023
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
I like it, it's lovely. The album forms a whole, and the songs fit each other. Well, except for "Layla". Don't get me wrong, the song is brilliant! It's just that it sounds out of context.
4
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Mon May 15 2023
Graceland
Paul Simon
Music pleasant to listen to, easily blends into the background. The biggest flaw - as soon as I finish I forget the content. 3.5/5
4
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Wed May 17 2023
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
It's been more than 50 years, and tracks such as "Gimme Shelter" still rock! Wow.
Let's switch "Country Honk" to "Honky Tonk Women" - it's much better.
5
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Fri May 19 2023
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
The more I listen to it, the better it gets. At first it was a 3/5, but now it's a 4. "Sweet Life" is my favourite
4
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Mon May 22 2023
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
a nice album to chill to. beautiful voice.
Although is it really an album I have to hear before I die? It's not memorable.
btw, I love a review I saw today "I appear to have wandered into a Starbucks."
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Tue May 23 2023
British Steel
Judas Priest
Today I decided to return to 1001 albums after a week-long pause. *click* "did not listen", and the next album showed up.
Judas Priest - British Steel? No way! I listened to it last Wednesday - it must be destiny or a sign.
What do I think about the album? I can appreciate a good album if I hear one and for sure it's an album we must hear before we die! Its history and influence on other artists speak for itself.
The best tracks: Breaking the Law (obviously), Living After Midnight, United.
I've to admit I can't stand looking at the cover.
5
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Wed May 24 2023
Nixon
Lambchop
Boring. Forgettable. Squawking at the end.
Thank you, next.
2
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Thu May 25 2023
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
So this is what space music sounds like! Woah!
4
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Mon May 29 2023
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
I can listen to it in the background while working or cooking. However, it's nothing special.
3
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Tue May 30 2023
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Thank you 1001 albums for a new discovery!
Earth, Wind and Fire, it's been a pleasure to listen to your music.
5
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Wed May 31 2023
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
I keep thinking what would be the best mood to listen to this album. Laying on the grass with a glass of your favourite drink?
The album has some good tracks, my personal best is The Stars of Track & Field.
I can't rate it as 4/5 because I don't like the manner with which he's singing.
3
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Thu Jun 01 2023
Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
4
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Fri Jun 02 2023
So
Peter Gabriel
3.5/5
This album is inconsistent. It has some amazing hits - "Sledgehammer" & "Big Time" are great. And some songs make me think "How did it get in here???".
After all it deserves a 4 out of 5
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Mon Jun 05 2023
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Stunning voice. I would appreciate this album the most after a breakup or while drunk.
Unfortunately, I don't fully value an album which mainly consists of covers. After all: mixed feelings...
3
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Tue Jun 06 2023
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Great vocals and amazing energy, but nothing more. However, isn't that what punk's about?
(art punk & dance-punk, according to Wikipedia)
4
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Thu Jun 08 2023
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
I'd give it 5/5 if it only had Suspicious Minds. However, I should rate the whole album and there's nothing exciting about it
3
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Fri Jun 09 2023
Vespertine
Björk
I can feel a spark of magic in this album. It reminds me of The Snow Queen. Lol, I've just realised that Bjork is from Iceland. Coincidence? I don't think so.
I have a love-hate relationship with Vespertine. There is a lot of beauty in the album, but also there are some tracks which should be skipped.
4
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Tue Jun 13 2023
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
The perfect album when it's grey outside and you don't feel like doing stuff.
I appreciate its consistency and how hypnotic it is.
5
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Wed Jun 14 2023
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Oh yesss, psychedelic rock. My favourite
And that voice!
5
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Thu Jun 15 2023
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
Boring. I even liked the beginning, but the further I go the worse it gets.
Thank you, next.
2
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Fri Jun 16 2023
Liquid Swords
GZA
Shadowboxin' and B.I.B.L.E. are interesting, the rest of the album is quite bland, repetitive. I don't really feel the vibe
2
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Mon Jun 19 2023
The Clash
The Clash
Amazing debut! Great energy. Much, much, much better while listening on headphones.
I'd love to see them live. I'm shocked at how many of my favourite songs are on this album.
5
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Tue Jun 20 2023
Play
Moby
I love Moby
His performance in 2022 in Katowice (Fest Festival) was one of the best concerts I've ever been to
I love his songs
But damn, this album is more like a medley or a compilation. The songs haven't got any connection between them whatsoever.
I'm here to rate albums, not individual songs
4
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Thu Jun 22 2023
I Should Coco
Supergrass
I've heard "Alright" before, it stands out from the rest of the songs. Even though it's a one-hit wonder album, I liked it. Great energy
4
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Fri Jun 23 2023
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Some of the songs are cool. Yet, parts of the album, are almost invisible, playing in the background, one after the other.
I like the singer's voice when she's singing, but not so much when rapping. Talking between songs is a huge minus. I think I might be allergic to all those "yo" and "aha aha".
Doo Wop 5/5
Lost ones 4/5
Overall: mixed feelings
3
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Mon Jun 26 2023
1999
Prince
not my vibe. it bored me
"Let's pretend we're married" and the beginning of "D.M.S.R." are good
2
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Tue Jun 27 2023
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
if I don't rate it a 5/5, Ozzy Osbourne will hunt me in my sleep.
am I being paranoid?
5
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Wed Jun 28 2023
Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
"Don't judge a book by its cover" was my first thought after listening to the first song. The cover, after all, is horrible. Based on it, I was expecting a 1/5 album. I appreciated the first song and that's it - unfortunately, the longer I was listening the worse it got.
Don't give me hope and then take it violently!
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Fri Jun 30 2023
Bright Flight
Silver Jews
take a handful of boredom, add a pinch of an ugly male voice, and some sad guitar in the background - that's the recipe for the album.
2
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Tue Jul 04 2023
The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
I'm glad I got this album - it's great.
It's a 9 out of 10, so a strong '4' or a weak '5'.
5
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Thu Jul 06 2023
Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
I could feel the author's hatred, pain and disgust while listening. Probably that's why I wanted this to end so badly. All around me were negative feelings...
I'm giving it 3 out of 5 because the artist can convey feelings through their art, however, their art style isn't unique, and I don't appreciate the vocals.
3
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Fri Jul 07 2023
Stripped
Christina Aguilera
The 00s was a crazy decade. Sex was omnipresent in pop music. Here in "Stripped", sexuality is also clearly visible, yet, the album raises topics such as self-respect and feminism. Respect to Christina!
Incredible energy, beautiful voice, wow
4
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Mon Jul 10 2023
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Boring, noting special, noting bad either
3
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Tue Jul 11 2023
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
The beginning of the album is excellent. I love:
Dance or Die and Faster. Wondaland is also great.
The album is innovative, diverse, and memorable. Wow
5
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Wed Jul 12 2023
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Pleasant voice, nice for lazy afternoons. Unfortunately not really my vibe.
3
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Thu Jul 13 2023
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
The album is the definition of boredom.
1
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Tue Jul 18 2023
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Easy to listen to, I liked it. Favourite track: This town
4
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Wed Jul 19 2023
Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Pros: Nice background music. Pleasant voice.
Cons: Recitation instead of singing. Disgusting plot: "This album is about a man hitting a 15ish year old girl on her bike with his Rolls Royce, who he then promptly falls in love with and seduces."
It gets a 3 out of 5 thanks to good instrumentals.
3
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Thu Jul 20 2023
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
That's a mix of 4-score songs in the beginning with some 2's and 1's in the end.
That's why "Three that's the magic number"
3
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Fri Jul 21 2023
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
I could give one song a 5 out of 5, yet the album altogether... meh. Too long, too repetitive. His flow is impressive, but it's not really my vibe.
2
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Mon Jul 24 2023
L.A. Woman
The Doors
"If they say I never loved you
You know they are a liar"
5
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Thu Jul 27 2023
Want One
Rufus Wainwright
Once Rufus sang "Still, I think I'm doing fine". Yes, he's doing fine, the album is nice. The first part is much better than the end, the album could be shorter. It was a pleasure to hear, I think I'll forget about it quickly. 3.5/5
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Fri Jul 28 2023
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Listening to it is - quote - "That's the last thing I want to do"
I seriously don't need to hear it before I die. There're tons of bands like this.
2
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Mon Jul 31 2023
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Beautiful music
5
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Tue Aug 01 2023
Stankonia
OutKast
Boring
2
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Wed Aug 02 2023
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
I think I've tried to rate it 5 times already. I start this album and I easily forget about it.
It's not that it's bad... It's just soooo repetitive & boring.
2
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Thu Aug 03 2023
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Just the day before that album appeared on 1001 albums, I decided to listen to an album just because of one song that was on my favourites list for a long, long time. That song's name is "Take Five", and the album's "Time Out". And suddenly, the next day the album shows up in here!
I've always thought stories like this happen only in fiction novels.
5
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Fri Aug 04 2023
Garbage
Garbage
There's something special about this album. At first, I thought it was just a 2-hit wonder. "Stupid Girl" and "Only Happy When It Rains" seem different to me - or it's just the fact that I've heard it a thousand times. The rest of the album has some kind of boredom in it. Or rather "whatever" in her voice. They perform as if they don't care. That's unusual.
4
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Mon Aug 07 2023
All Mod Cons
The Jam
Average. Indifferent. As if The Clash played without energy.
3
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Thu Aug 10 2023
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
It automatically gets a lower rating because of the background noises. It's tiring...
2
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Fri Aug 11 2023
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Chaos. There's something fascinating about it.
4
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Tue Aug 15 2023
Frank
Amy Winehouse
Why not "Back to Black"?
Still, beautiful voice, great album.
5
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Thu Aug 17 2023
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
An interesting new discovery. Pleasant sounds with not-so-nice lyrics. The longer I listen to it, the more attractive it becomes.
4
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Fri Aug 18 2023
Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
I liked the first half of the album, the second part gets boring. It's a strong 3 or a weak 4.
I think there's some magic in his voice. 3.5/5
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Tue Aug 22 2023
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
I feel how this album influenced the music industry. At first, I thought this album was younger. 1970-ish? Thank you Jefferson Airplane for influencing psychedelic rock!
Somebody to Love & White Rabbit 5/5
Personal enjoyment: 4/5
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Wed Aug 23 2023
Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
It's one of those albums that plays in the background and you quickly forget about its existence. Except for one song - "I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night"
3
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Thu Aug 24 2023
Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
vocals: 1/5
instrumentals: 4/5
I liked the jazz influence. I'd appreciate the album much, much more if it had only instrumentals.
2
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Fri Aug 25 2023
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
This album gets better and better every time I listen to it. I'm surprised that I appreciated the most not the song I already knew - and usually I do! Amazing vocals! Wow, good job Alanis!
5
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Mon Aug 28 2023
Abraxas
Santana
Simply beautiful
5
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Tue Aug 29 2023
Debut
Björk
My mind is confused about whether to love or hate her. The album's chaotic and appealing at the same time. It's entirely unique, it's hard to think of any other so distinctive debuts.
4
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Wed Aug 30 2023
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
I like it, although I prefer "Only By The Night" album.
4
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Thu Aug 31 2023
Connected
Stereo MC's
It's fine I guess. The beats are good - that's it.
3
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Mon Sep 04 2023
Dookie
Green Day
It's been many years since I fell in love with Dookie. After all those years it still easily evokes strong emotions in me. 5/5
5
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Tue Sep 05 2023
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
yawn. when will it end? It's not my vibe.
Minus 1 point because of the lyrics
1
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Wed Sep 06 2023
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
1. Creating a new apartment in the Sims
2. Just some random *twang twang twang*
3. My head hurts
4. Sudden teleportation to a classical music concert
5. Is that a museum of contemporary art in Dusseldorf? Someone left the kettle on at the end!
6. Why is it in here?
7 & 9. Those are actually nice!
8. Aliens are visiting or dialing a number on an old phone.
10. Looped sample.
11. And once again we're playing the Sims.
Overall - I'm confused.
That's not pop music!!!
2
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Thu Sep 07 2023
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
There was 1 - ONE - song I liked. The rest was tiring, boring, monotonous. Rap isn't for me.
1
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Fri Sep 08 2023
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Sometimes it sounds like I'm at a construction site. The title reminds me of The Crypt of the Necrodancer, and unfortunately, it's far, far from it. Summarised in 3 words: boring, random, pointless. I was glad when it was over.
2
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Mon Sep 18 2023
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Why is there so much rage? What did the poor machine do?
4
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Tue Sep 19 2023
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
a masterpiece. especially considering that this album is a debut!
5
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Wed Sep 20 2023
Trafalgar
Bee Gees
When I see "Bee Gees" I don't want to hear such wailing. Please stop. It's boring.
2
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Thu Sep 21 2023
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
Significantly better on headphones, best listened to in the middle of the night
4
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Fri Sep 22 2023
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
First half 5/5, I could play it on repeat.
The other? Meh.
4
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Mon Sep 25 2023
Metallica
Metallica
4