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Tue Mar 28 2023
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
I have never really listened to much blues, and it isn't really my thing, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't jive to it. It may not be my choice of music, but I respect it.
3
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Wed Mar 29 2023
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Nice little indie record. Felt a bit formulaic at times, but overall a positive experience. Nothing too offensive. Some tracks I might play now and then but I don't see myself returning to often (or ever). While I could see how this record is placed on this list, I think there are much more deserving albums.
3
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Fri Mar 31 2023
Be
Common
Phenomenal production, though once or twice I was thrown off by the chipmunk soul vocals. Love the subdued horns on (forgot the name of the track).Overall, just a great hip-hop record.
4
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Sat Apr 01 2023
Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
3
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Sun Apr 02 2023
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Probably the first time an R&B/Soul record has connected with me on an emotional level, rather than just a technical one. If that doesn't speak of the value of the album, I don't know what does.
5
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Tue Apr 04 2023
The Bends
Radiohead
The beautiful jumble of awkward, emotional noise that can only be described as Radiohead. A little less diverse in soundscape than OK Computer or Kid A, but still a fantastic release.
4
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Wed Apr 05 2023
Groovin'
The Young Rascals
This album is like eating stale tortilla chips. It's not technically the worst experience, but just kind of a nothing gained, nothing lost experience. I believe that being completely devoid of interest is the largest mistake a piece of music could succumb to. If something tries to accomplish something but fails, at least there was an effort to do something greater, while this album just feels like something that has been created, and I have no dislike or like for it.
The only issue I have so far (not the creator of the website's fault, rather the author of the book's) is that they seem to think old = better. While this may be partially true, I think there should be less of a bias towards older music.
1
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Thu Apr 06 2023
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
No idea what score to give.
As sound, it's excellent. As music, it kinda sucks.
It sounded nice I suppose, but just kind of became ambient background noise. It's like ambient music done so well your brain just ignores it, making it almost pointless from a music perspective. Might return for studying, but nothing musically gripping worth returning to.
2
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Fri Apr 07 2023
Street Life
The Crusaders
Cheesy, generic background music, but nothing atrocious.
My Mom rates it a 3.
2
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Sat Apr 08 2023
The Band
The Band
Quaint, sonically pleasant. Not something I would go out of my way to listen to, but I don't regret listening. Whispering Pines is FANTASTIC.
3
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Mon Apr 10 2023
The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
1
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Tue Apr 11 2023
Purple Rain
Prince
I don't think this album is a 10, but 4 stars seemed too low.
This album was solid, even great until the last track. If not for the title track, it would definitely be a 4.
Purple Rain. What a song. 8 minutes of pure catharsis and beauty. Possibly my favorite album closer OAT. Without it this album would be good, but nothing special, but the title track just brings it that extra mile.
5
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Wed Apr 12 2023
The Rise & Fall
Madness
A train wreck of noise, only saving grace is that it has character. Sounds dated even for the 80s. I HATE the pianos though. Atrociously tinny and soulless.
2
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Thu Apr 13 2023
World Clique
Deee-Lite
I went in with the most skepticism possible, thinking it would just be mediocre electronic 90s music, a 3 at best, and...…
It's fantastic. It has this funky, unique, unbridled sense of energy to it. Production is unbelievably clean without giving the sense of being overly-polished. Bass lines are groovy to the highest degree.
Now for the negatives. First off, the cover. Not much to say besides it sucks, but I suppose it also somewhat encapsulates the energy of the record, so I can forgive it. Second, the pianos. I hate midi pianos with a burning passion. So lifeless and overly-bright and uncanny. If they had been more prominent in the record, it may have significantly detracted from the experience, but they are somewhat ignorable in the grand scheme of the album.
Another thought: The original vinyl pressing did not contain the first or last tracks, and I think omitting them might have led to a better experience, especially the intro track, Dee-lite Theme.
Overall, not flawless, but 4 stars just seems inadequate. It's full of character and life, and leaves you wondering what will be around the corner next.
5
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Fri Apr 14 2023
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Sure is a jazz album. Unmemorable, but not in a super bad way. Not a big jazz guy in general, though.
3
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Sat Apr 15 2023
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Sure is another jazz album. Liked this one a little more, enjoyed the trumpet ensemble.
3
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Sun Apr 16 2023
Take Me Apart
Kelela
If top 40s-ish artist thought about going ambient. Could be worse. Production is clean, and it's unique. Not really my jam, but worth a listen simply for it's originality. While the rating may seem like I don't care much for it, I did actually enjoy it quite a lot
3
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Mon Apr 17 2023
Ctrl
SZA
I just don't get it. Production is adequate, but nothing else felt any bit interesting.
2
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Tue Apr 18 2023
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Riff-driven hard rock with strong blues influence. Somewhere between 3 and 4, but 3 is just too low.
4
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Wed Apr 19 2023
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
Not really a fan of this album. Wanted to like it more than I did.
3
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Thu Apr 20 2023
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
It's like if GY!BE tried to go mainstream. More vocals, and some piano. It tries to be so unbelievably melancholy at points it feels almost corny. With that being said though, it was still a great experience. Would recommend listening to while walking in the rain.
4
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Fri Apr 21 2023
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Not bad. Especially liked the closing track.
3
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Sun Apr 23 2023
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
Listened to the first half, just got tooo bored to continue. I just don't get it.
:/
2
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Mon Apr 24 2023
Third
Portishead
Not completely clicking with me, but still good somehow. I feel like this project would grow on me with a few listens, just not ready to devote that time yet. VEEERRY strong 3.
3
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Tue Apr 25 2023
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Perhaps it's a bit repetitive, perhaps it's a bit corny, but I like it anyways. It sounds sonically pleasant, and is emotionally gratifying.
4
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Wed Apr 26 2023
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Not bad. I don't regret listening, but I will probably never listen again.
3
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Thu Apr 27 2023
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Eh. Didn't love it.
2
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Sat Apr 29 2023
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
If I were to describe this album in one word that word would be "pure". The vocals are crystal clear and gentle, the instrumentals are soothing, everything is just perfect.
5
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Sun Apr 30 2023
Pornography
The Cure
Pornography is great. Album cover depicts the feeling of this album perfectly; It's hellish and foggy. I especially appreciate the drum (mixing?) on this project.
4
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Mon May 01 2023
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
Not a bad little album. Sound pallets isn’t my favorite.
3
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Tue May 02 2023
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Nice little album to turn on and chill to.
3
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Wed May 03 2023
Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Solid 90s grunge, though nothing too special. Also, what the actual HELL is that album cover.
3
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Thu May 04 2023
Music
Madonna
Listened to front half, I'm guessing the back half isn't too different. Meh in every sense of the word. Exc3pt "Nobody's Perfect". That's straight ass.
2.5/5
2
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Fri May 05 2023
Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
My mom describes this as elevator country music and I agree. Painfully generic.
1
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Sat May 06 2023
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
It's just really nice.
4
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Sun May 07 2023
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
A solid album, but I would not put it on the same pedestal that it seems that many others would. It has some great songs, but also a few (somewhat) forgettable ones.
4
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Mon May 08 2023
The Poet
Bobby Womack
Great album, perhaps a bit front-loaded. Pianos are a little too bright for my taste, but they fit in with the sound of the project adequately. Perhaps a bit repetitive in its ideas and sonic qualities, but not overwhelmingly so.
4
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Tue May 09 2023
The La's
The La's
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. It's generic enough to the point where it feels familiar, but unique enough that it still feels fresh. Not the most adventurous album, but a solid release nonetheless.
3
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Wed May 10 2023
Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
“And others, when the bagpipe sings i’ th’ nose,
Cannot contain their urine; for affection” - William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice (IV.i.50-51)
Definitely a chance of pace from some of the other albums on this list. It may not be as deep or meaningful (or pretentious), but y’know what? I had a good time, and at the end of the day that’s what really matters.
3
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Fri May 12 2023
Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
3
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Sun May 14 2023
Clandestino
Manu Chao
Can't understand most of it, but I liked it anyways. Nice and chill.
3
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Mon May 15 2023
Kimono My House
Sparks
I would love this album if I was a different person. It's spontaneous yet well thought out.
3
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Tue May 16 2023
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
I understand the significance of this album, and it's by no means bad, I just don't love it. Nothing on this album makes me go "Wow, I want to listen to that again!" Just consistently OK.
3
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Wed May 17 2023
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
The production on this thing is SOOO GOOD. It's rich and smooth, and the rapping melds immaculately with the beats. Perfect integration of humor, just enough so that you have a good time, but not so much that you can't take it seriously.
5
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Thu May 18 2023
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
3
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Fri May 19 2023
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
I kind of understand why Grank Zappa is so controversial, but for me (at least there on this album) I just found it ok. I liked it, but not my favorite. Just solid.
3
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Sat May 27 2023
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Sounds like pure gold. It's pure and sweet.
4
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Sun May 28 2023
Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
I'm not going to pretend like the lyricism is top notch on this album, but it doesn't stand out, and it's not supposed to. This is an album to just kick back and relax to. Don't think about it, just let it carry you away. And for doing that, this album is perfect. Production is fantastic and immersive. Overall, is it a good album? Definitely. Is it a great album? Perhaps not, but I wouldn't dispute It's placement on this list.
3
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Mon May 29 2023
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
I don't hate it. I actually kinda like it, but let's be real; if I listened to this album again, I would probably get bored.
2
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Tue May 30 2023
Van Halen
Van Halen
3
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Wed Jun 07 2023
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
2.5/5
2
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Thu Jun 08 2023
Beautiful Freak
Eels
3
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Fri Jun 09 2023
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Like yesterday's album, just ok. Nothing I will remember, just indifferent.
2
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Sat Jun 10 2023
Tapestry
Carole King
Adequate. Perhaps a bit straightforward, but I'm not in the mood for something complicated right now.
3
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Mon Jun 12 2023
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
A bit cheesy, but it has some bops.
3
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Wed Jun 14 2023
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
2
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Thu Jun 15 2023
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
The first half is an easy 4, but it falls off quite a bit in the second half.
3
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Fri Jun 16 2023
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
60s psychedelia just isn't really my thing.
2
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Sat Jun 17 2023
Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
3
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Mon Jun 19 2023
Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Some mediocre ideas with terrible execution. Some of the licks are decent, but everything else is awful.
1
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Tue Jun 20 2023
Funeral
Arcade Fire
One of the most well textured projects I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. It carries its air of melancholia flawlessly with soaring strings, strained vocals, and beautifully crunchy guitar tones.
5
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Wed Jun 21 2023
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
A solid debut, but there's definitely too much Elvis Costello on this list.
3
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Thu Jun 22 2023
Bad
Michael Jackson
Almost forgot it was playing for the first half. It's not bad, though.
3
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Fri Jun 23 2023
Solid Air
John Martyn
2
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Sun Jun 25 2023
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
The instrumentation on this album scratches an itch in my brain I didn't even know I had; it feels as though every instrument breathes life.
5
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Mon Jun 26 2023
The Grand Tour
George Jones
Unbelievably cliche, but very well done. Just enough instrumentation to keep it fresh, while not feeling overdone.
3
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Tue Jun 27 2023
At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
No doubt an iconic blues album, I just don't feel as though I have an adequate enough pallete to fully appreciate it. I love the vocals, though.
3
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Wed Jun 28 2023
London Calling
The Clash
It grew on me a little bit as it went along, but I honestly just don't care for it. Maybe someday I'll look back in this review and think "Mann, I was completely wrong", but that day isn't today.
2
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Thu Jul 06 2023
Moon Safari
Air
It's alright.
3
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Fri Jul 07 2023
Rocks
Aerosmith
This here is real music!!! REAL rock music from legends, not like today's rap bullshit (except for Eminem, he's pretty good). These guys knew how to rock!
Rock on!! 😎🤘🎸🎶🎶
2
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Sat Jul 08 2023
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
I have to give it to him; this is definitely the most American album I’ve ever heard. The songwriting, the instrumentation, everything about it oozes patriotism.
It’s ok, but nothing about the instrumentation makes me want to come back; it’s textbook acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, vocals, etc. I will say that Bruce Springsteen does this cliche to a perfection, though.
3
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Sun Jul 09 2023
Blackstar
David Bowie
While undoubtedly a fantastically haunting album, I simply do not connect to this album.
Not an isolated incident, as I have listened to several other David Bowie albums, and felt the same way. Feels as though it never really gets where it wants to go, as far as a cohesive experience.
It's weird how you can actually hear the Death Grips influence on tracks like Sue.
3