Mar 29 2023
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Just okay, pretty boring
2
Mar 30 2023
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Arrival
ABBA
A couple good songs, but overall pretty cheesy and doesn’t flow very well
3
Mar 31 2023
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Solid classic rock album, with a bit of David Bowie glam, Rolling Stones driving blues, and Hendrix guitar licks. The singing isn’t my favorite and there are some throw away tracks, but it’s overall not bad
4
Apr 01 2023
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Fun with some catchy tunes. Better than I expected
3
Apr 02 2023
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Catchy driving tunes. A bit like the band Cake with sultry vocals. Worth a listen, but wouldn’t listen a lot. 3.5 stars
4
Apr 03 2023
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Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
1
Apr 04 2023
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Generic hair band vibes
2
Apr 05 2023
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
Creative an varied, spacious, innovative auditory landscapes. A real mood setter and masterpiece
5
Apr 07 2023
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
The Beatles we have at home
3
Apr 09 2023
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
Fun punk jams, but a little repetitive
3
Apr 10 2023
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The Score
Fugees
One of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Every song is a banger. Lauren Hill flows exquisite. Even the skits are fun
5
Apr 11 2023
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Classic Dylan record, but not my favorite. Varied and interesting. 4.5
4
Apr 12 2023
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Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
This album really grew on me. Creative record with mf doom / mad villain vibes. Great for a mold
4
Apr 13 2023
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
Weird stuff
3
Apr 15 2023
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Classic blues album 3.5
4
Apr 17 2023
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Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
Not for me
1
Apr 21 2023
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
1
Apr 22 2023
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Just great classic soul
4
Apr 25 2023
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Boston
Boston
Solid classic rock album
2
Apr 27 2023
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Great start to the album. In the running for best Beastie Boys album, but I still think Ill Communication is better
4
Apr 28 2023
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Phenomenon songwriting, musicianship, with intimate soulful vocals. I knew how good “Everything is Free Now” is, but turns out the whole album is gold
5
Apr 29 2023
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
God sent him to piss the world off. Lyrics are messed up but creative. Dre is one of the top producers of all time, but in my opinion this isn’t his finest work. I like some Eminem, but this is probably not an album I will return to
3
Apr 30 2023
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Essential funk
4
May 04 2023
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Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Some albums on this list I was surprised I missed. This one I would’ve been perfectly fine with missing
2
May 07 2023
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evermore
Taylor Swift
Modern pop isn’t my thing, but this was decent for the style of music
3
May 08 2023
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Close To The Edge
Yes
Vocals have a Graghm Nash feel, with worse song writing and harmonies. Music is clearly influential for
Modern Jane music. Some interesting moments
3
May 09 2023
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1999
Prince
Not really a fan of 80s pop music
2
May 10 2023
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Me Against The World
2Pac
I appreciate 2pac’s influence on hip hop, but his flow feels repetitive to me.
3
May 11 2023
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
3
May 14 2023
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Great songwriting but many of the songs are similar
3
May 15 2023
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Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
Just awful. The only album I’ve listened to so far where I disliked every minute. Definitely one to skip before you die
1
May 20 2023
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
As nostalgic as autumn leaves
4
May 26 2023
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Not bad
3
May 27 2023
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The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
3
May 29 2023
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Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
4
May 31 2023
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
3
Jun 01 2023
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Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
2
Jun 02 2023
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
I
5
Jun 03 2023
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
3
Jun 04 2023
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Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
1
Jun 05 2023
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Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
2
Jun 09 2023
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
Big hairband energy
2
Jun 10 2023
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
You Can’t Always Get What You Want lifted this from 3 to 4. To me this is a three song album with Gimme Shelter, Monkey Man and You Can’t Always Get What You Want. The rest is kind of cheap blues impression filler. I’d probably go 3.5 with the option
4
Jun 12 2023
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Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Melodramatic and boring
1
Jun 15 2023
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
4
Jun 16 2023
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
I want to like them, because I feel like it would make me a more sophisticated music lover. But I didn’t enjoy anything but My Girls. Too dissonant and busy for me
2
Jun 18 2023
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
One of the best albums of the 90s. Breaking the Girl is excellent and I think I Could Have Lied is one of the most underrated songs of the generation. Really the first 14 song are all really strong with no need for skips. Both musicianship and production are on point. Rick Rubin is a magician and you can argue this is some of his finest work. Only complaint is the album is too long. Should’ve cut My Lovely Man and Sir Psycho Sexy, two songs I could do without.
5
Jun 19 2023
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
The musicianship is excellent, but I prefer a stripped down version of Nick Drake like on Pink Moon. For me Hazy Jane II is the highlight
4
Jun 20 2023
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Garbage
Garbage
Garbage but not trash. That said this album is not my idea of a good time
2
Jun 22 2023
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley’s production is as superb as his songwriting and vocals. This is not my favorite Wailers album, that would be Uprising. Still it warrants 5 stars. One of the lesser known tracks The Heathen is actually my favorite
5
Jun 24 2023
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Most people know this as the F*** you I won’t do what you tell me album, but for me it’s about Wake Up, Know Your Enemy, Take the Power Back. Incredible moments in Fistful of Steel and Freedom as well
5
Jun 26 2023
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Chameleon and Watermelon Man are two of my all time favorite jazz/funk songs. The final two tracks are forgettable. But half the album is legendary, so this gets 5 stars
5
Jun 27 2023
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Solid throughout, but not many standouts
4
Jul 01 2023
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
I think this album is slightly overrated, but it’s still prime Dylan and Shelter from the Storm is a classic
4
Jul 08 2023
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Classic hip hop album. Dre’s production is pretty unparalleled
4
Jul 10 2023
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Purple Rain
Prince
Not a big 80 synth-pop guy, but this is near the pinnacle of the genre. Bangers sprinkled throughout and only a couple skips for me.
5
Jul 11 2023
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Some of Neil Young’s best work. The title track is exceptional, evocative songwriting
5
Jul 12 2023
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Another Green World
Brian Eno
Parts sound like a movie soundtrack. But this didn’t hold my interest
2
Jul 15 2023
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Imagine
John Lennon
John Lennon is great and this album is okay. In addition to the obvious Imagine, Give Me Some Truth is a highlight
3
Jul 17 2023
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3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
Pretty cheesy overall, but I’m a fan of Mr. Wendel and Tennessee
3
Jul 18 2023
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Some good moments especially on the B side
3
Jul 19 2023
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The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Why am I listening to this?
1
Jul 20 2023
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Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
The best artist I’ve discovered so far on the platform. His deep clear voice sounds a bit like an indie Leo Kottke, the lyrics are thought provoking, but it’s the musical arrangements that blew me away. The varied melodic syncopation has uncommon feeling and depth to it. In particular My Friend and All Thoughts are Prey to Some Beast propelled this to a 5 star album from a solid 4.
5
Jul 21 2023
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
So we meet again Captain Beefheart. I could smell you from a mile away. The foul stench of stale alcohol on your breath as you haphazardly speak words into microphone over chaotic asynchronous anti-melodies. You almost had me with your Ella guru, but then I heard the rest of the album
1
Jul 22 2023
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Musicianship and production on point
5
Jul 24 2023
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21
Adele
While this is my favorite kind of music I do have to recognize the obvious talent of Adele. I do feel this album plays more like a collection of singles than a record. And while Adele is probably the world best ballad belter, I do wish some of the songs sounded different. But it’s very difficult to get one smash single not to mention 4.
3
Jul 25 2023
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Interesting, but not an album I’d listen too often. Title track feels like it’s out of Breaking Bad
2
Jul 26 2023
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Not for me
1
Jul 27 2023
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Not fly bag, but not bad. Smooth Criminal is pretty awesome
3
Jul 28 2023
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Being There
Wilco
I lik some Wilco, but to me this album is not very interesting for being so pretentious.
2
Jul 29 2023
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Few bands can translate the live sound to record like Sly and the Family Stone. I Want to Take You Higher in particular jams like you’re watching them at Woodstock. The album has strength all around, from creative pop songs like Sing a Simple Song And Everyday People to the bluesy Sex Machine jam.
5
Jul 30 2023
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D
White Denim
4
Jul 31 2023
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
This album grew on me. It’s a bit all over the place, but creative and interesting. Freedom Rock was the highlight for me
4
Aug 01 2023
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
A nice album for relaxing on the beach, but not for trying to stay awake on a road trip
3
Aug 02 2023
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Scott 4
Scott Walker
1
Aug 03 2023
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
The end of the album makes this a classic. Dead Flowers and Moonlit Mile are classics
5
Aug 04 2023
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
2
Aug 05 2023
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
One of the most creative and expansive pop albums I’ve heard. I knew and loved Tightrope, but the whole album took me fore a ride.
5
Aug 06 2023
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
I lost my virginity to this album with a Camaro… still recovering.
4
Aug 07 2023
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Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
Enjoyable funk grooves. Mostly covers and nothing groundbreaking.
4
Aug 08 2023
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
The only kind of metal I really like. Hard riffs and limited screaming. Some more great Sabbath
4
Aug 09 2023
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Palo Congo
Sabu
4
Aug 10 2023
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LP1
FKA twigs
Impressive production and vocals. But songs are a bit meandering
3
Aug 11 2023
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Breakdown is a classic and one of Petty’s best. I always thought American Girl is an overrated song. The rest of the album is pretty good, but not really any standouts.
4
Aug 12 2023
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Don’t love Elvis but this isn’t terrible
3
Aug 13 2023
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Dog Man Star
Suede
2
Aug 14 2023
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
It’s got Mayfield’s crisp funky grooves with his signature sultry falsetto, but this album is no Superfly. Strong start kind of goes off the rails with the Jesus song. Not really any standouts here
3
Aug 15 2023
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GREY Area
Little Simz
Exceptional skill. 101FM is the highlight
5
Aug 16 2023
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Quite possibly both the greatest original movie soundtrack of all time and a top 10 soul album of all time.
5
Aug 17 2023
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Creative brilliance. Fitters out towards the end, but a really strong start
4
Aug 18 2023
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Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
I recognize the significance of this guy. Without him I guess there could be no Dylan. The music didn’t do it for me, but I do like his sense of humor.
2
Aug 19 2023
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Station To Station
David Bowie
Another very good Bowie album, but definitely not the level of Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust
4
Aug 20 2023
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The Only Ones
The Only Ones
The singing is terrible
1
Aug 21 2023
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
This album is essentially a cross between the Grateful Dead and CSNY, with some Jorma and Joni thrown in for good measure. Ah to have been a fly on the wall for these recording sessions. After a cheesy first track, the rest of the album is excellent. My favorite is Tamalpais High, which features some quintessential harmonies by Crosby with sensational backing by Jerry, Phil, Kruetzman, and Jorma. I mean wow!
5
Aug 22 2023
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
Energetic, interesting, but kind of annoying. Something for a workout or a night out, but not something I would throw on regularly.
3
Aug 23 2023
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
Grew on me. Particularly liked I Don’t Mind and Autonomy
4
Aug 24 2023
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This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
3
Aug 25 2023
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
There Isn’t Anything on this album I want to hear again
1
Aug 26 2023
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So
Peter Gabriel
So-so
2
Aug 27 2023
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White Light
Gene Clark
Spanish guitar is the highlight. Like a Kirkland brand James Taylor or Cat Stevens
3
Aug 28 2023
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The Specials
The Specials
3
Aug 29 2023
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
2
Aug 30 2023
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
2
Aug 31 2023
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Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Good atmospheric music
3
Sep 01 2023
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2
Sep 02 2023
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
My memory of this album was an easy 5 stars. But I was remembering all the best songs like Doo wop(that thing) and to Zion. Some phenomenal songs, but also a few skippable moments.
4
Sep 03 2023
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Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
1
Sep 04 2023
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Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
Interesting, weird and at times mesmerizing
4
Sep 05 2023
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Illmatic
Nas
Classic throughout
5
Sep 06 2023
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25
Adele
3
Sep 07 2023
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Homework
Daft Punk
Perfect music to have in the background while doing homework. Steady beat with good pace that is interesting, but you don’t have to listen closely to
4
Sep 08 2023
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Ctrl
SZA
2
Sep 09 2023
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
To me this is the worst of The Doors four major releases. What made the album is Peace Frog and a spectacular transition into Blue Sunday. Nothing else really hits for me. Indian Summer could’ve been good but Morrison ruined it with awful lyricism. Maggie M’gill was a good final track. Roadhouse Blues is very overrated
4
Sep 10 2023
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The Clash
The Clash
4
Sep 11 2023
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Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
This sounds like a mix of early Dead and Velvet Underground. While the musicianship isn’t quite on the level of other early psychedelia I was deeply impressed by the lyricism
4
Sep 12 2023
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Phenomenal band, but an ordinary album until Psycho Killer hit. Also really liked Love -> Building on Fire
4
Sep 13 2023
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Rapture
Anita Baker
2
Sep 14 2023
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
4
Sep 15 2023
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
A quality soulful, moody album
3
Sep 16 2023
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Several songs are very impressive musically but Billy Corgan’s voice grates my against my soul
3
Sep 17 2023
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
2
Sep 18 2023
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
This album is carried by the strength of The Boxer and The Only Living Boy in New York in my opinion
4
Sep 19 2023
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Melodrama
Lorde
3
Sep 20 2023
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You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
1
Sep 21 2023
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Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
Surprised by how much I liked this. I don’t like The Beach Boys, but this better
3
Sep 22 2023
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
John Paul Jones bass playing is exceptional throughout and Jimmy Page’s guitar tone is one of a kind. I’d forgotten how good the middle portion of Bring It on Home is. That said to me this doesn’t reach the level of songwriting of III, IV or Houses of the Holy
4
Sep 23 2023
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
2
Sep 24 2023
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
3
Sep 25 2023
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The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
2
Sep 26 2023
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
2
Sep 27 2023
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Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
2
Sep 28 2023
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Yeezus
Kanye West
Creative and interesting hip hop. I enjoyed three out of the first four songs. Thought “I am god” was terrible. Then after New Slaves this album really fell off.
I don’t think an artists art should be judged by their character. Dali was also a narcissist and nazi sympathizer, but I enjoy his work. To me this was not Kanye’s best work, but I do appreciate him taking artistic risks
3
Sep 29 2023
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Cross
Justice
Album grew on me. Favorites were D.A.N.C.E, Phantom part II, Valentine, and Waters of Nazareth. Far more intricate and interesting than your typical dance music
4
Sep 30 2023
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Cello song is perhaps my favorite track from Nick Drake, but on the whole I still prefer Pink Moon to this one. Five Leaves is hauntingly beautiful, but a bit morbid. Some of Drake’s later work is a bit bryter
4
Oct 01 2023
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White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Like a gift that is so revolting you actually kind of love it. Speaking of gifts that song is a wild ride. Sister Ray is a cocophone of sound but with a purpose, I enjoyed it. Lady Godiva hits for me too. The only song that really sucks is the title track
4
Oct 02 2023
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
2
Oct 03 2023
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Ah… to have seen this band in their prime. This was a top 5 record for me growing up. Oozes with energy from the opening note and Janis of course is extraordinary with the passion and character in her voice. There is really no one like her as a performer. A phenom who put everything she had into it
5
Oct 04 2023
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Some of this album is outstanding, creative and vibrant and some of it is repetitive and annoying. I guess that’s the drug experience. High highs and low lows
4
Oct 05 2023
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
3
Oct 06 2023
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My Generation
The Who
This hard rock the way mashed potatoes are a hard rock. I much prefer there later stuff. This album is bland
2
Oct 07 2023
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Guero
Beck
Go it Alone is a really good track. Also enjoyed Missing and Hell Yes
4
Oct 08 2023
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
2
Oct 09 2023
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
There are worse punk albums
2
Oct 10 2023
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Who's Next
The Who
Easily the Who’s best album. Most will know the massive hits Baba O’reily, Behind Blue Eyes, and Won’t Get Fooled Again. Bargain and Getting in Tune are also great
5
Oct 11 2023
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Black Metal
Venom
1
Oct 12 2023
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
2
Oct 13 2023
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
Not a huge Radiohead fan, but this was the one I liked to listen to all the way through. It’s beautifully crafted with immaculate production. It’s underrated because it doesn’t have any massive hits
5
Oct 14 2023
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Document
R.E.M.
I thought I would enjoy this more but the non-hit songs were underwhelming. The best of the songs that weren’t radio songs in my opinion is Lightnin’ Hopkins
3
Oct 15 2023
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
I like the vibe on this, but a lot of the songs sound very similar. Seeing Other People is my favorite track
3
Oct 16 2023
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Abbey Road
Beatles
There isn’t a song on the album I love. The first side is all incredibly famous songs, but aside from Come Together they feel somewhat kitschy to me. The B Side is why this album is a classic. The medley is sublime and Because is a good one. As an album it holds up, even if it’s not my favorite Beatles
5
Oct 17 2023
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
This meeting could’ve been an e-mail, this e-mail could’ve been a text and this double album could’ve been an 8-song album. Nothing after Just Like a Woman is remarkable. And while Visons of Johanna and Stuck Inside of Mobile are great, they could be 4 or 5 minute songs. Dylan’s voice and song structure doesn’t really work for long songs
4
Oct 18 2023
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
3
Oct 19 2023
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
This is a great bluegrass band, but since when did 1001 start giving 42 song compilation box sets and calling them albums?
3
Oct 20 2023
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
You didn’t miss anything with this one. Move along
1
Oct 21 2023
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
This album blows a 3.0. Every song feels like a stumble home from the bar is to follow. I love Neil Young, but the blood/alcohol content is too high for me on this one. My least favorite of his work before 1976.
2
Oct 22 2023
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Picture Book
Simply Red
2
Oct 23 2023
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2
Oct 24 2023
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Lively and solid throughout. But unlike some albums from Saharan Africa, the songs have variety and flow. This was a great discovery
5
Oct 25 2023
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
I fully endorse this album to become the new official music of elevators from now on.
3
Oct 26 2023
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
2
Oct 27 2023
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Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
Twice as good as the other Super Fury Animals album on the list, so it gets another star
2
Oct 28 2023
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2
Oct 29 2023
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Strong start, then really tailed off
3
Oct 30 2023
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Kala
M.I.A.
It’s unfortunate that this album is only remembered for one song. Jimmy, Mango Pickle Down River, and Come Around are all great songs
4
Oct 31 2023
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Excellent album from start to finish and one of my favorite discoveries so far from the generator. Songwriting is superb, musicianship is top notch, the transition are tight and the album bridges folk and souls with modern rock and electronic. Favorite tune is Solid Ground
5
Nov 01 2023
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
This is album is about as bad musically as anything I’ve heard on this list, but Bjork’s voice. Favorite track is Fucking in Rhythm and Sorrow
3
Nov 02 2023
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La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
I like this kind of music, but find the album unexceptionle
3
Nov 03 2023
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Graceland
Paul Simon
Classics throughout. Superb musicianship. One of the greatest albums of the 80s.
5
Nov 04 2023
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
3
Nov 06 2023
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Pyromania
Def Leppard
1
Nov 07 2023
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Excellent album, but if I’m being honest not one I’d listen to frequently. Locomotive breath and Mother Goose are favorites
4
Nov 08 2023
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Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
Well it’s not dull as a couple reviews claimed. Songs range from borderline unlistenable, (mostly due to out of tune singing) to fun, interesting, complex and energetic. My favorite tracks are White Devil, Porcupine, and Ripeness. They’re all quite different. I’m not surprised to hate some songs and love others, I’ve had polarized opinions within myself on this band in the past.
3
Nov 09 2023
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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
I want whatever Syd is on. Looks up what happened to Syd… ah never mind.
Found most of this hard to listen to but Gnome and Scarecrow at the end were fun.
Some better Pink Floyd albums missed the list like Meddle, Animals, and Atom Heart Mother
3
Nov 10 2023
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The Slider
T. Rex
2
Nov 11 2023
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
1
Nov 12 2023
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London Calling
The Clash
Reminds of Exile on Main St by the Rolling Stones. Solid throughout, but not much in the way of stand outs
4
Nov 13 2023
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Such a pretentious album. I felt like an idiot for not appreciating it more.
3
Nov 14 2023
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Great background music. Creates a mood and flows, with subtle song distinctions, yet is varied and interesting
4
Nov 15 2023
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Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Wild stuff. First few songs caught me. But this one maintains a pulsating energy throughout
4
Nov 16 2023
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Like Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic this one is solid throughout. I’m not a huge fan of the hits on this one, but Californiacation is a good song. My favorite part of the album is Porcelain through Velvet Glove. Songs are well arranged and produced
4
Nov 17 2023
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
A masterpiece and amongst my favorite albums of all time. Richly textured polyrhythms with interesting vocals and lyrics. The only song I don’t love is final track the Overload. All the other tracks are sensational
5
Nov 18 2023
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Undeniably great voice and I enjoyed the B side with the Latin fingerpicking
4
Nov 19 2023
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
A masterpiece by a musical genius
5
Nov 20 2023
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Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
The vocals ruined this for me. Musically it’s not awful
2
Nov 21 2023
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Sympathy for the Devil is a classic, but this album doesn’t hold my attention after that. To me it’s one of the less interesting Stone albums of their prime years
3
Nov 22 2023
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Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Superb musicianship, but to me the songwriting is lacking. The album also felt thrown together and not cohesive.
4
Nov 23 2023
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
3
Nov 24 2023
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Hard to discuss McCartney without discussing Lennon. Both musical geniuses who needed each other to bring out each others up strength and cover up for each others weaknesses. My favorite solo albums of any Beatle is from George Harrison. The start of this album doesn’t do it for me, but really like Mamunia, Mrs. vandebilt, and the final track
3
Nov 25 2023
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Impressive album beyond the hits. Favorite track is Youth
4
Nov 26 2023
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
Some nice old school beats, but not a fan of Ice-Ts flow
2
Nov 27 2023
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Movies
Holger Czukay
I like weird, but this was meandering, weird for the sake of weird, weird
2
Nov 28 2023
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
One of my favorites in my teenage year with Tale Brave Ulysses as the highlight in addition to Sunshine of your love and Strange Brew. There are a handful of stinkers on it, but more than half the songs are great. Closes with a Monty Python impression
5
Nov 29 2023
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Tapestry
Carole King
3
Nov 30 2023
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Love these thick heavy guitar riffs.
4
Dec 01 2023
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Got more into this as I got deeper in. At first I thought it was pleasant background music but Praying for a Jeep Boat I was grooving. Great run from Wait a Minute to Bless My Soul
4
Dec 02 2023
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Don’t love REM but this album was outstanding. The Moral Kiosk is my favorite track
5
Dec 03 2023
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Enjoyed the beginning of the album with a rich full sound. It wore on me as it went though
3
Dec 04 2023
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Soul Mining
The The
This type of music wears on me, but this was an excellent album. Creative and varied. Favorite tracks were Soul Mining and Giant.
4
Dec 05 2023
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
There are better Band albums in my opinion
3
Dec 06 2023
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
3
Dec 07 2023
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Not bad for the first 5 songs are so. Maybe even Bowie-esque. Then it got significantly worse
3
Dec 08 2023
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Catchy song that descend into chaos
3
Dec 09 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
Excellent A side with LA Woman as the highlight and probably my favorite all time Doors Song. B side is mostly boring before Riders of the Storm. Overall this record has some great songs but feels more disjointed than other Doors albums
4
Dec 10 2023
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Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Beats feel lack high end production and depth, and sometimes feel canned. Flow is ok, old school and sometimes robotic. Bouge de la is one of my favorite tracks but didn’t need two parts in my opinion.
3
Dec 11 2023
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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
Grew on me. Final track is like a lesser version of The Doors “The End”
4
Dec 12 2023
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Tommy
The Who
While this album has some great and memorable songs, it also has some dull stretches. The section Sensation and Tommy’s Holiday Camp is pretty bleh. Favorite tracks are Sparks, Underture, and Go to the Mirror!
3
Dec 13 2023
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
First track was excellent, but overall found the album to be nice, but not exceptional
3
Dec 14 2023
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Like Water For Chocolate
Common
Seems to me this was intended as a double album, not only due to the length but the abrupt transition from Time Travelin’ Reprise to The 6th Sense.
An aside - The static on 6th Sense leading into the iconic “revolution is here” intro had me longing to use it as a lead-in track for the hip hop mixtapes I made for girls in high school. After all Common’s voice is a well known aphrodisiac (it’s not just the nag champa). But goddam Common had to put an annoyingly long interlude at the end of the track about men as hypocrites and smacking hoes. Needless to say the feminist chicks I dug in high school weren’t having that and they were deprived of one my all time favorite DJ Premier beats. Alas!
Anyways I wanted to dock the album a star for that and it being too long. I was ready to do so and then A song for Asata came on and I knew this had to be 5 stars. It’s a bit of an all star group with Common joined by the Soulquarians (Questlove, Dilla, etc). The beats are solid throughout ans aside from a few dumbass homophobic and misogynist lines the flow and lyricism are on point.
5
Dec 15 2023
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
3
Dec 16 2023
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
From Move Over to Mercedes Benz very very solid album. Creative songwriting and Janis’ powerful voice. At times Janis can be overpowering. I prefer Big Brother in the Holding Company, but this still solid
4
Dec 18 2023
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
I’d like to say it’s just dated, but Tribe Called Quest was producing much better hip hop at exactly the same time. This just doesn’t pass the test of modern flow and beats. Respect LL Cool J for his role in growing hip hop, but the music isn’t that good
2
Dec 19 2023
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
This Fela groove start so strong. Reminds me if Headhunters in that the first two tracks are excellent and memorable. Second two are kind of boring. Still a great record
5
Dec 20 2023
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
I don’t enjoy heavy metal singing, but the guitar work this album is undeniably impressive. As a fan of Rage Against the Machine and Tom Morello I can hear how this inspired him.
2
Dec 21 2023
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
This bop is a bit too hard for my tastes. I prefer a softer bop
3
Dec 22 2023
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Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
B Real’s voice annoys me, but I do appreciate the production of DJ Muggs
3
Dec 23 2023
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
So much cheese my lactose intolerance kicked in
2
Dec 24 2023
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Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
Was disappointed when this one came up, but I liked it better than the other Morrissey album on the list
2
Dec 25 2023
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New Wave
The Auteurs
2
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
2
Dec 27 2023
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Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
A couple cool jams later on . Tow truck is cool
2
Dec 28 2023
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
3
Dec 29 2023
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Faith
George Michael
1
Dec 30 2023
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
My favorite of all the Beatles solo albums. Superb start and finish
4
Dec 31 2023
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This Is Hardcore
Pulp
Wasn’t familiar with genre Britpop before 1001 and Im not a fan. It’s currently last in my genre rankings. But this was admittedly better than others I’ve heard. Dishes and I am a Man were alright
3
Jan 01 2024
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Signing Off
UB40
Some solid dub grooves such as King, Burden of Shame, and Food for Thought. Also some
Cringy pop songs like I think it’s going to rain today
3
Jan 02 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Super solid vocals with tight grooves
4
Jan 03 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Fantastic start, but Embryonic Journey and White Rabbit is where it’s at
5
Jan 04 2024
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A Seat at the Table
Solange
This album has a nice flow but overall lacks melodic and rhythmic dynamism. I prefer her 2019 release.
2
Jan 05 2024
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
After giving 5 Dylan albums 4 stars it felt weird not to have one in my highest rated albums. While not my favorite of Dylan’s work (that would be Desire) this one felt worthy. Like a Rolling Stone is a top Dylan song and Queen Jane is probably my second favorite song on the record.
5
Jan 06 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Had it’s moments but mostly meandering
2
Jan 07 2024
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
I hadn’t really entered the Wu before. I knew the track C.R.E.A.M, enjoyed some Method Man and Redman, and even saw Wu live at Rock the Bells. The cult like following for the group kind of turned me off to it. This album convinced that their reputation is deserved.
The beats are stripped down and grimy compared to other legendary producers of the era like Dr. Dre and Q-Tip. But RZA’s production is creative, compelling and a perfect fit for the raw, energetic and varied flow styles of the group. Other than C.R.E.A.M. my favorite track is Da Mystery of Chessboxin’.
5
Jan 08 2024
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New Forms
Roni Size
I’m not the type to listen to a whole drum and bass album. It’s too repetitive for me. I did like the bass on Brown Paper bag and thought the first three songs were good
2
Jan 09 2024
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Odelay
Beck
After getting a drum and bass album yesterday where all the tracks sounded the same I love how varied this one was. My fav tracks were Derelict, Jack-ass, and Readymade
4
Jan 10 2024
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High Violet
The National
The best pure indie album I’ve gotten so far on this list. Nice full sound quality, good production and songwriting. I particularly liked the end of the album with England Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks
4
Jan 11 2024
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En-Tact
The Shamen
I liked the first 4 songs. More interesting than most house music. Then it fell off a bit.
4
Jan 12 2024
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
The moves on this one are so smooth it gave me an urgent need for the toilet
2
Jan 13 2024
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Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Lively and impassioned and danceable punk jams.
4
Jan 14 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Undoubtedly one of Kanye’s best albums but still pretty uneven. Really this one feels like four parts.
Part 1: Intro -> Spaceship. Production is good but not up to Kanye’s lofty standards. Kanye’s rapping really lets him down on this part of the album. Its substandard. 3 *
Part 2: Jesus Walks -> Get ‘em High. Excellent stretch. Jesus Walks may be Kanye’s best song overall with immaculate production, Get ‘Em High probably features Kanye’s best rapping.
Part 3: Workout Plan -> Slow Jamz. Feels like Kanye is trying to get laid here. Bizarre skits mixed with below average songs. 2 *
Part 4: Breathe In Breathe Out -> Last Call. Excellent closing stretch with long drawn out skits slowing the role a bit as Kanye (fairly and somewhat hilariously) rails against college. Through the Wire has sensational production even if the rapping lacks and Family Business shows Kanye’s range almost bridging Pharcyde and Chance the Rapper with a beautiful track. The outro on Last Call is rambly as hell, but also pretty interesting even if it showcases Kanye’s narcissism 5*
5
Jan 15 2024
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Pump
Aerosmith
Not the kind of album I usually listen to, but I’m a roadtrip and this is a fun road trip tape. I enjoyed songs like F.I.N.E. With some nice harmonies on the chorus. I also had fun with the weird interludes of dulcimer an didgeridoo even if they surrounded throwaway tracks like Don’t Get Mad Get Even
4
Jan 16 2024
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Ponta lanca has been a favorite since high school. Oustanding song. The rest of the album was disappointing. Nice funk sounds, but not nearly as smooth as the first track.
4
Jan 17 2024
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
I can see why someone would like this, but the album didn’t catch me
3
Jan 18 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
3
Jan 19 2024
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Live!
Fela Kuti
More infectious grooves by the king of infectious grooves. This one just lacked the high end stand out song of some othe Fela records. I enjoyed it all though even the audience participation and the long drum solo
4
Jan 20 2024
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
My second favorite Velvet Underground album after Loaded which didn’t make the list. Great variance of tracks. Love the start and finish with Candy Says and After Hours
5
Jan 21 2024
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
Mostly cheesy, but also some fun grooves. Favorite track is ski club which apparently didn’t make the original record
3
Jan 22 2024
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Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
I’ve heard this before and didn’t love it. However I listened while cleaning and it really worked for me. Very energetic throughout. Yes a lot of the songs sound similar it’s long. Just like the drive and energy. It’s a fun album
4
Jan 23 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
I like Sam Cooke just fine, just not this recording. Muddy and not in a good way
2
Jan 24 2024
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Very impressive album. Her voice is exceptional. Favorites are the songs not in English particularly the ones with clicking in them
4
Jan 25 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
2
Jan 26 2024
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Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
Oof this is as bad as it gets.
1
Jan 27 2024
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Harvest
Neil Young
Hard to rate these albums I’ve listened to 1000 times so they’ve gotten bit stale. This one has three very well know excellent but overrated songs, that I’ve heard too many times: Heart of Gold, Old Man, and Needle and the Damage Done,
one excellent and underrated song: Out on the Weekend,
one pretty good song: words
Two decent songs: Are you Ready for the County and Alabama
Two forgettable songs: a man needs a maid and There’s a world which are both crappy and overproduced.
Overall it’s a classic album but not Neil Young’s best
4
Jan 28 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
3
Jan 29 2024
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Nowhere
Ride
Still have no idea what shoegaze is but I like this better than others I’ve heard from the genre. The first two songs in particular were interesting. The album wore on me though
3
Jan 30 2024
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Good energy, solid production, and some classic Chuck D raps. But there are really only 3-4 good songs on the record
4
Jan 31 2024
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
3
Feb 01 2024
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On The Beach
Neil Young
An excellent Neil Young album. The A side really outshines the B side. Walk On, See the Sky about to rain, and for the turnstiles are all fantastic. Even the songs I don’t love this album have nice jams and production.
5
Feb 02 2024
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Sail Away
Randy Newman
Bang average
3
Feb 03 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Probably the most references to licking balls of album on the list. Luckily the beats and flows are ball-licking good
4
Feb 04 2024
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
If you like chaotic, repetitive, noise you’ll love this one. If you like music you should probably move on
1
Feb 05 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Breathtakingly, hauntingly beautiful like watching a glacier melt. About the same pace too
4
Feb 06 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Not bad, but Elvis is extremely overrated. Originals are better than his covers.
3
Feb 07 2024
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Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
World famous, but I didn’t know it!
3
Feb 08 2024
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Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
I always feel like Kravitz more than I do. His voice and songwriting don’t do it for me. Feels like empty calories
2
Feb 09 2024
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
2
Feb 10 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Witty dark lyrics, but other than the hits I don’t find this to be a good listen
3
Feb 11 2024
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Forever Changes
Love
Strong throughout, quality early psychadelia
4
Feb 12 2024
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Average 90s hip hop. Not really any memorable songs
3
Feb 13 2024
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Not a huge fan of early Beatles. To me what sets this one apart is the song “And I Love Her” which is one McCartney’s best
3
Feb 14 2024
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Brilliance throughout but also moments of cheesiness. Superstition is unimpeachable as a work class funk song. Great beginning and end as well. Not as consistently awesome as Innervisions
4
Feb 15 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
Joni’s songwriting is uniquely brilliant and this is her at her apex. California is my favorite
5
Feb 16 2024
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Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Cheese 80s blah
2
Feb 17 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
I must admit before pledging my allegiance to the funk I was suffering from moral and mental diarrhea. Under the groove of this album I finally had the musical bowl movement I’d been waiting for. Now I no longer fear being eaten by a sandwich. Hallefunkinlujah!
5
Feb 18 2024
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Hot Shots II
The Beta Band
This one grew on me. Weird but strangely catchy
3
Feb 19 2024
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Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Touré
Excellent African blues. Repetitive at times, but there was also some nice variation between songs. Favorite tune was Soulora
4
Feb 20 2024
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
Excellent start, A rush and a push and the Land is Ours is awesome, excellent composition and lyrics. Kind of lost my interest in the middle, then came back strong with Paint a Vulgar Picture which is also strong lyrically
4
Feb 21 2024
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Make Yourself
Incubus
There is some enjoyable music in places. I really enjoyed the bass, drums, and riff in Warmth. Then the songwriting comes in and it sucks. The songwriting throughout is terrible
2
Feb 22 2024
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
This is the worst Stones record I’ve heard. Mostly sloppy blues covers. Not much of an inkling of the songwriting brilliance that would later emerge
2
Feb 23 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
Side A show cased much of what I like about 80s REM. Energetic, intricate creative pop. Side B showcased much of what i don’t like about 90s REM overdramatic and irritating. Hairshirt may have single handedly moved this from a 4 to a 3
3
Feb 24 2024
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Hands down the best hip hope record of the 1980s. Banger after banger and apex Chuck D. Something about Chuck D’s partnership with Flovor Flav cracks me up. It’s like Malcom X teaming up with Chris Tucker. While Chuck D is critiquing tv as the opiate of the masses in She Watch Channel Zero, Flav is like “yo turn that shit off so I can watch the game!” It’s ridiculous
5
Feb 25 2024
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Snivilisation
Orbital
Some interesting songs and some very annoying ones. Overall there are better 90s electronic albums
3
Feb 26 2024
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Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
Another bleh 90s electronic album
2
Feb 27 2024
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Kid A
Radiohead
Technically brilliant and the production is immaculate. I don’t find it as listenable as its sister release Amnesiac though. For me Idioteque and Morning Bell are the heart of this one. Excellent but not quite to the heights of some other Radiohead albums to my ears
4
Feb 28 2024
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The Cars
The Cars
First three are hits, but it stays pretty strong throughout, with just a couple lulls. Nice clean punky rock pop
4
Feb 29 2024
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
Forgettable psychedelic bubblegum. But not all was lost, I took a deeply satisfying dump after listening. Thanks prunes!
2
Mar 01 2024
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Maxinquaye
Tricky
I was kind of digging this at first, but it just got weirder. The Public Enemy cover was bizarre
2
Mar 02 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
As oldies go this is pretty solid. I like the energy of the horn solos
3
Mar 03 2024
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
This album exemplifies that Bob Marley is more than just a reggae musician. This really feels like reggae/soul. Some of his albums are more reggae/funk. Either way this one is a solid throughout, packed with excellent vocals and songwriting. Probably my second favorite reggae album after Uprising which didn’t make the list for some reason
5
Mar 04 2024
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The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
3
Mar 05 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
What is the opposite of nostalgia. That’s how I feel about this one. Hated it when I was younger still don’t like it. Album is emo yet mechanical
2
Mar 06 2024
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Django Django
Django Django
4
Mar 07 2024
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
This is a bit of a dud from the great Q-Tip
3
Mar 08 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
First time hearing this. While it has the energy of a good punk album, it’s more varied and musically interesting. A particularly great stretch early on between the fuzz and Alright. Rest is pretty solid, but doesn’t reach those songwriting heights.
4
Mar 09 2024
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War
U2
It’s not bad but I’m basically never in the room for arena rock
3
Mar 10 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
The first Radiohead album I owned and I wasn’t looking forward to revisiting. Not bad, but not there best work
3
Mar 11 2024
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Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Found this one repetitive, formulaic, and overall not interesting
1
Mar 12 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
Everyone knows Elenor Rigby and Yellow Submarine, but it’s the supporting songs that make this is a classic. My favorites are I’m Only Sleeping, And Your Bird Can Sing, and Tomorrow Never Knows
5
Mar 13 2024
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Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Such a full sound it sometimes overflows. Experimental, rocking and before it’s time
4
Mar 14 2024
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Shleep
Robert Wyatt
2
Mar 15 2024
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
This one grew on me, but is not nearly the level of Dylan albums that didn’t make the list like Desire. Still pretty good
3
Mar 16 2024
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
My favorite Bowie. Life On Mars is his best song, but there is much more to this one
5
Mar 18 2024
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
3
Mar 19 2024
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
My mom’s least favorite 90s band on alt radio. Has some good beats, but they all sound pretty similar
3
Mar 20 2024
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Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3
Mar 21 2024
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Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
Music moves effortlessly as samba should, but has a bit extra
4
Mar 22 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Perhaps the best hip hop double album of all time. Speakeboxx beginning is awesome. It’s dripping in P Funk at the beginning and Bow tie is particularly great. Love Below has some classic tunes but is less consistent.
5
Mar 23 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
One of the 90s better rock albums. Really strong start, but tails off a bit at the end.
4
Mar 24 2024
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Night Life
Ray Price
3
Mar 25 2024
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Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
3
Mar 26 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
2
Mar 27 2024
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Hms Fable
Shack
2
Mar 28 2024
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Parachutes
Coldplay
A nice debut with a strong start
4
Mar 29 2024
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Microshift
Hookworms
Yeah I’d never heard of this band either and I’m not in love with all the unknown Britpicks on this list. This one though I feel is a legitimately good indie album with energy, creativity and variety. I enjoyed the first three tracks in particular with Ullswater being my favorite
4
Mar 30 2024
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Walk on the Wild Side is one of my all time favorites and Andy’s Chest is great as well. Overall the album didn’t fully hold my attention, but there are some great songs
4
Mar 31 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
1
Apr 01 2024
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
My favorite red light/green light song kicks this one off. The hits are great and the rest is decent
4
Apr 02 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Thought I could like Elvis Costello. I was wrong
2
Apr 03 2024
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
Let’s just pretend I listened to this whole thing
1
Apr 04 2024
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
Not a huge fan of 80s pop music, but this is undoubtedly one of the greatest pop albums of all time and it’s not just Thriller - Billie Jean trio. The album is well produced and has a number of classic songs, with Wanna Be Starting Something getting play in recent years
5
Apr 05 2024
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Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
I’m a fan of Franti’s later stuff with Spearhead, particularly his first few albums with that band. Like all his early stuff this album has a strong message, but the poetry doesn’t all hit for me. The TV song is the clear highlight, it sounds a bit like a modern Gil Scott Heron powerful and poised. Much of the rest sounds like a bad imitation of Chuck D. It doesn’t quite take a side between the rhythm and poetry style of Saul Williams and hip hop lyricism, so feels muddled. While this album is interesting it clearly isn’t as influential, polished or as good a listen as contemporary conscious hip hop classics like KRS-One’s Return of the Boom Bap. Still I’m not mad I heard it
3
Apr 06 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Love the recipe review and I think there is some Talking Heads and a bit more punk rock I tasted in the stew too. But this actually unique and refreshing for an indie 80s dance sound. I agree it was exhausting at times, especially All My Friends. Lyrically this is much more interesting than you’d expect from an dance record
5
Apr 07 2024
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Better than I expected, but why is it considered one of the best albums of the 70a if it was released in 1969?
4
Apr 08 2024
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Closer
Joy Division
3
Apr 09 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
I’m going to restrain myself from giving all Jimi’s albums on this list 5 stars. This one had the most well known songs. It’s raw and the Wind Cries Mary might be the best he ever wrote. Still it doesn’t feel as much like an album as his later more experimental efforts. It is incredible quality and quantity he put out in just a couple years. Ah to hell with it, I’ll give this one 5 stars too. It’s not perfect, but it’s an excellent debut
5
Apr 10 2024
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
2
Apr 11 2024
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Remedy
Basement Jaxx
4
Apr 12 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
Not anything groundbreaking, but some good stuff. I particularly liked Alone, Together
4
Apr 13 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Great classic country song writing and the best vocals. That said this one is a little repetitive and not too varied
4
Apr 14 2024
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Permission to Land
The Darkness
2
Apr 15 2024
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When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Candyman is great, but much of the rest of the album is dull
4
Apr 16 2024
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Beast of a debut. What a talent? Sad that he went too soon
5
Apr 17 2024
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
1
Apr 18 2024
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
3
Apr 19 2024
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C'est Chic
CHIC
First couple are bangers, then it tails off considerably
3
Apr 20 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
2
Apr 21 2024
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
I love the blend of eras on this one. A spirited effort, some songs came off better than others but they were trying things
4
Apr 22 2024
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Hard to rate a dance album unless you’re dancing or working out to it. Some of the beats are great on this one, yeah they’re repetitive but that’s dance music. The funk track is my favorite
4
Apr 23 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
This will take Bowie, from my favorite artist, to my most controversial here. What I can I say his best work wasn’t his last work
2
Apr 24 2024
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
2
Apr 25 2024
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S&M
Metallica
Better than most metal, but still too heavy for me
2
Apr 26 2024
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Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
Big fan of Indian rock fusion and while this is far from the greatest example, it still has compelling moments. Favorite track is metamorphosis
4
Apr 27 2024
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Didn’t love the first three songs which were on the cheesy side. From Boogie on Reggae Woman through to Bird of Beauty is some of Stevie’s best stuff though. Particularly enjoyed You Haven’t Done Nothing and They Wong Go When I Go
4
Apr 28 2024
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Be
Common
Solid, but not as good as Like Water for Chocolate. First couple tracks are the best ones
4
Apr 29 2024
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
I listened to this album three times in a row when I was sick in high school. I threw up and couldn’t tolerate his voice for years after. His voice still gets me a little nauseous. But this album has a few great songs. In particular a big fan of Gone Daddy Gone and the xylophone solo
4
Apr 30 2024
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1984
Van Halen
2
May 01 2024
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Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Not anything groundbreaking but some good stuff. I particularly liked Alone, Together
4
May 02 2024
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Ingenue
k.d. lang
1
May 03 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
2
May 04 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
3
May 05 2024
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
3
May 06 2024
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Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
1
May 07 2024
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
No my favorite jazz album, but there are certainly moments of brilliance. Part II is my favorite.
3
May 08 2024
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
2
May 09 2024
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
Had its moments as a mash between electronic and hard rock. Particularly liked Their Law. Better than the other Prodigy album on the list in my opinion
3
May 10 2024
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Grew on me. First few tracks were dull but by Cemetary Gates I was in
3
May 11 2024
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Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
In addition to the excellent Nirvana Unplugged albums there are some really good instrumental jams. Particularly Aurora Borealis and Magic Toy Missing
4
May 12 2024
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Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
2
May 13 2024
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Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
I had fun with this one. Like Elvis if he were a British hipster who took a bunch of psycadelics. End of That is What She’s Like rocked
4
May 14 2024
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
2
May 15 2024
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
Dead Finks Don’t Talk hits all the right notes
4
May 16 2024
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
2
May 17 2024
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
2
May 18 2024
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I See You
The xx
2
May 19 2024
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sounds mostly like outtakes with the exception of two very good songs. Maybe I’m Amazed and Junk
3
May 20 2024
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Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
2
May 21 2024
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
4
May 22 2024
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Decent southern rock sound, but I can’t get behind his vocals.
3
May 23 2024
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All Mod Cons
The Jam
2
May 24 2024
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
3
May 25 2024
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Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
Never heard this one, but I have heard some of their next album Bakesale and I prefer that one
2
May 26 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
The Mess We’re In is phenomenal. The rest is okay
3
May 27 2024
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Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
3
May 28 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
3
May 29 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Album gains steam and by the end hits harder than 2 day old shits. But Fife was there another way to show me where you come from?
5
May 30 2024
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Odessa
Bee Gees
2
May 31 2024
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Calenture
The Triffids
1
Jun 01 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
The songwriting is excellent and so is the production. The longer boats came and won me
5
Jun 02 2024
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2
Jun 03 2024
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Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Now this is the kind of music I want to jam to ironically in the aisles of TJ Maxx
3
Jun 04 2024
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Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
3
Jun 05 2024
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
2
Jun 06 2024
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Pink Flag
Wire
3
Jun 07 2024
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Virgin Suicides
Air
4
Jun 08 2024
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Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
3
Jun 09 2024
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
I cannot understand choosing this over Desire, which in my opinion is Dylan’s best front to back record. When you compare that album to the quality of this recording it’s night and day. The only thing noteworthy about this record is that he got heckled for playing electric. I feel like every song is a subpar version compared to the album. This is no Allman Brothers Fillmore East or 4-Way Street, just a wasted pick.
2
Jun 10 2024
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
3
Jun 11 2024
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A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
3
Jun 12 2024
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Disintegration
The Cure
3
Jun 13 2024
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Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
2
Jun 14 2024
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Raw Power
The Stooges
3
Jun 15 2024
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
First time with the grime fam
4
Jun 16 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
3
Jun 17 2024
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Take Me Apart
Kelela
2
Jun 18 2024
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Arular
M.I.A.
Galang is awesome. While some of the wear on me, Bucky Don Gun. The production is on point and her style unique and creative
4
Jun 19 2024
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Autobahn
Kraftwerk
4 stars for one good song, but it’s long
4
Jun 20 2024
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
3
Jun 21 2024
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Fifth Dimension
The Byrds
The Byrds fluttered so CSNY could soar
3
Jun 22 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Not peak Kinks yet, but fun and whimsical. Great start and great finish
4
Jun 23 2024
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
Monty Python but not funny and dull
2
Jun 24 2024
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
Sometimes with these indie rock albums it just feels like they’re trying to hard to sound like an indie band
3
Jun 25 2024
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Achtung Baby
U2
I liked the opening track, but after that I found out to be like a normal U2 album, not that compelling
3
Jun 26 2024
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
4
Jun 27 2024
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
3
Jun 28 2024
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Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
1
Jun 29 2024
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Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Fan of Paul Simon, but this is not one of his better albums
2
Jun 30 2024
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Shadowland
k.d. lang
2
Jul 01 2024
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
4
Jul 02 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Good Kid M.A.A.D City is better. This one has its moments though. Kendrick is a bit overrated, but only because people talk about him like he’s the GOAT
4
Jul 03 2024
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
It’s never too late to enjoy dumb entertainment
2
Jul 04 2024
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White Ladder
David Gray
2
Jul 05 2024
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
This one falls somewhere between Pink Floyd and true Books. Innovative and extremely varied, this one is quite an accomplishment. I'd give it 5, but I overrated their other album on here, but this is the better one
4
Jul 06 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
5
Jul 07 2024
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Connected
Stereo MC's
4
Jul 08 2024
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Raw and brilliant. The is the best Drake
5
Jul 09 2024
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I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
2
Jul 10 2024
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Not sure it's grunge, but it is glorious.
5
Jul 11 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
2
Jul 12 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
2
Jul 13 2024
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2
Jul 14 2024
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
3
Jul 15 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
4
Jul 16 2024
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Aside from the obvious single this is like off brand Talking Heads. I enjoy the Talking Heads quite a bit, so this is a good replacement when they're all out David Byrne
4
Jul 17 2024
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
3
Jul 18 2024
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Kimono My House
Sparks
2
Jul 19 2024
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Orbital 2
Orbital
2
Jul 20 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Peak 80s and not in a good way
2
Jul 21 2024
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
2
Jul 22 2024
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Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
I'd rather watch adverts
1
Jul 23 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
I enjoyed this as a teenager, but admittedly skipped large portions of it. It's way too long for an album without much variety. There are some classic and memorable songs though.
4
Jul 24 2024
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OK
Talvin Singh
OK!
3
Jul 25 2024
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Not the biggest fan of this folky pop mid-2000s genre, but the Fleet Foxes did it better. Melodically this is far more interesting than the other bands of this ilk.
4
Jul 26 2024
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Sheet Music
10cc
Worst band in the world seems harsh, but it's not great
2
Jul 27 2024
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
3
Jul 28 2024
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
3
Jul 29 2024
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Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
2
Jul 30 2024
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Honky Tonk Masquerade
Joe Ely
Keeps those fingernails long so he can make that chalkboard sing. Nice to have my ears bleed a little before I die.
2
Jul 31 2024
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The Predator
Ice Cube
3
Aug 01 2024
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
My new favorite Christmas album. Varied yet cohesive and a fun plot twist at the end.
5
Aug 02 2024
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Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
Enjoyed this, not quite as much as the othe Dexys album. Love some funky horns, the vocals are a bit too over the top for me
3
Aug 03 2024
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3
Aug 04 2024
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
4
Aug 06 2024
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NEU! 75
Neu!
2
Aug 07 2024
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Private Dancer
Tina Turner
3
Aug 10 2024
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
They're not great rappers and their voices are annoying, but this album is outstanding
5
Aug 11 2024
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Not in the same league as Rumors
2
Aug 12 2024
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
A very good, but probably overrated dead album. Song writing is good, production is sub par. Some really good songs though that grew as they were performed live.
4
Aug 18 2024
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Atomizer
Big Black
One of the more surprising albums on this list. Far more abrasive than the music I enjoy. I don't like Noise Rock or Industrial. However the production is extremely impressive and it's mor creative than most screams albums. Not one I will listen to often, but glad I heard it
3
Aug 19 2024
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British Steel
Judas Priest
There are some elements I like. But hair band music repels me and this is far too close for my liking
2
Aug 22 2024
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Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
I like Pharrell, but this one wasn't good
1
Aug 23 2024
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
This album is a real shrieker
2
Aug 24 2024
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
It's interesting that one of my favorite albums that this list turned me on to is not on the list. Because of the difficulty of listening to the 1986 album I listened to the 2003 album posted on the comments and it's excellent. Soaring guitar with Dave Grohl style drums and creative songwriting. I liked the whole album, but the standouts were Speed and Sleep and Epiphany. I realize that I'm reviewing the wrong album, oh well. The 80s are getting an undeserved bump in my decade rankings
5
Aug 25 2024
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
4
Aug 26 2024
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
2
Aug 30 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
LFG
5
Aug 31 2024
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Cheesy overall, but a handful of decent songs
3
Sep 01 2024
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All Directions
The Temptations
This album feels like 3 parts:
Side A (first three songs)
Monster funk rhythmically and musically outstanding 5*
Side B first half (songs 4-6)
Cheesy R&B 2*
Side B second half (songs 7-8)
Beautiful and soul music with depth and passion. Do your thing is spectacular in particular 5*
5
Sep 05 2024
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Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
Soothing music, but I don't love the vocals
3
Sep 10 2024
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The Bends
Radiohead
I was disappointed by this. I've always liked High and Dry and really the like the three albums that followed this. This one however felt more boring and less innovative.
3
Sep 11 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
Usually I can't stand pop-punk. Separately they're too of my least favorite genres and when you combine them it's worse. Blink-182 is one of my least favorite bands. This however is the pinnacle of the genre. I can't stand anything else Green Day did, but enjoyed this entire album from when I was 11 until today. Welcome to Paradise is my favorite currently, but always loved basket case
5
Sep 13 2024
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Moondance
Van Morrison
Like an old comfy sweater
5
Sep 15 2024
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Electric
The Cult
2
Sep 16 2024
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Here, My Dear
Marvin Gaye
Boring, self indulgent, cheesy, and good god I dislike that saxophone.
I understand he was going through some stuff so I don't blame him. I blame the editors for making me listen to it
1
Sep 17 2024
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Pleasant background music
3
Sep 18 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
2
Sep 21 2024
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Ys
Joanna Newsom
Strange, wild, fever dream where every song was WAY too long. Music and lyrics were interesting for the most part. Found her voice annoying in parts. Glad I listened but if I'm honest it will probably be the only time
3
Sep 25 2024
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
I like the raw beginning of the album. While I'm not a big fan of the primal scream outro to Mother, Lennon's voice really shines elsewhere in the song. In my opinion this album tails off significantly on the B side. Lennon's solo work work has been a significant disappointment listening to this list. For the most part it really doesn't a hold a candle to his Beatles songwriting. Lennon and McCartney needed each other to bring out the best in themselves
3
Sep 26 2024
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
It's virtually impossible to be this obnoxious and good simultaneously. Holiday in Cambodia and Chemical Warfare are personal favorites
4
Sep 29 2024
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Hysteria
Def Leppard
I despise hair metal, but if I'm being honest there are parts of this album I can appreciate it's just not Pour Some Sugar On Me
2
Oct 02 2024
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
This album is music heaven for me. Play it all night long
5
Oct 04 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Could be my favorite jazz musician of all time. The more I hear the more I like
5
Oct 05 2024
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
After the first half dozen songs I was leaning towards a four, but I was blown away by the run from Space Child to Soldier. Exceptional energy, production, and musicianship. Never heard of them before but I'm a convert
5
Oct 06 2024
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
This is the type of metal I don't abide
1
Oct 07 2024
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Live Through This
Hole
I want to like this more. But the only song I really enjoyed was the third track Plump
2
Oct 08 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
This album being called "Can't Buy a Thrill" is kind of like a carousel ride being called "Can I get some screaming please?" Only slightly thrilling part is the solo guitar work on Reelin' in the Years
3
Oct 09 2024
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Feast of Wire
Calexico
I was surprised by how much I liked this. Latin jazz-folk fusion with an indie inflection. Had some really nice moments. Particularly enjoyed Pepita and Close Behind
5
Oct 10 2024
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Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
A lot of not too interesting filler. I really liked Emotional Weather Report and Spare Parts though
3
Oct 11 2024
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
Not a Springsteen guy, but this is my favorite of his work even though I find it dull in places. Atlantic City and Highway Patrolman are extraordinary songs
4
Oct 12 2024
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
I've always found Manu Chao pleasant on the ears, but feels a bit like empty calories. His albums don't have much variation, so not great for anything but background music
3
Oct 14 2024
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B-52's
The B-52's
I want whatever they were on
4
Oct 15 2024
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4
Oct 16 2024
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Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
2
Oct 22 2024
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GI
Germs
2
Oct 24 2024
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Two great songs with Can I Kick it and Youthful Expression
4
Oct 28 2024
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Perfect music for putting up Halloween decorations or carving pumpkins
4
Oct 30 2024
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
So many good hip hop albums from the 90s and they chose this one... smh
1
Nov 01 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
So much better than the other Iggy 77 release on this list. Passenger is excellent
4
Nov 02 2024
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
I'll admit some of these some of these songs aren't good and some are objectively bad. But a few of these reggae baselines are so filthy (played by Quayle himself) that I may or may not have become pregnant listening to this.
I was familiar with "Even After All" and "Your Love Gets Sweeter" as they were staples on mixtapes for hippy girls when I was in high school. Undoubtedly they acted as an aphrodisiac for the right teenage girl. However in my case it just made them realize they wanted a cool, Rasta musician type, and not some nerdy weirdo. Oops
Well I was still on the fence about this one until I heard "Supreme I Preme" 90s hip hop anthem wet dream. Now I plan to name the child after his father Finlay Quayle Jr., which again I have mixed feelings about because most of this album isn't very good.
4
Nov 03 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Grew on me and then grew off me
3
Nov 04 2024
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Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
Two days before the election in the US and that first track is feeling a bit close to home. This is a really good synth pop album
4
Nov 05 2024
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
Very good start, with great production, good flow, and nice features. Got a bit stale by the end
4
Nov 06 2024
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
To me this album is all about the song The Message, which was the first great hip hop song. The hook to that one is excellent. However overall I think this album doesn't hold up in terms of beats and flow. It was too early in hip hop's evolution
3
Nov 07 2024
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Pornography
The Cure
1
Nov 08 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
1
Nov 09 2024
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Chris
Christine and the Queens
1
Nov 10 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
4
Nov 11 2024
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Berlin
Lou Reed
I started off liking this but it got increasingly morose
3
Nov 12 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Groundbreaking in 1988, but to me doesn't stand the test of time. Pales in comparison to Dre's later virtuosic production
3
Nov 13 2024
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Live At Leeds
The Who
I generally feel that live albums should only be on this list if the artist is known as a live artist and if it comes from a legendary live show. This one checks both those boxes. Unfortunately early Who isn't great. The medleys are particularly good highlighted by the awesome Spark melody and some good imitations of Hendrix and Zeppelin. Other than that only the I Can't Explain hit for me and there's a bad stretch in the middle
3
Nov 17 2024
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
1
Nov 18 2024
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Has the ingredients, but it's too busy for me
3
Nov 20 2024
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Risque
CHIC
2
Nov 21 2024
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Repeater
Fugazi
3
Nov 22 2024
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Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
Tom Waits really broke through for me on this listen. His halting, strange melodic style has an appealing intimacy. It wasn't always my cup of tea, but this album has to be the pinnacle of his work
5
Nov 23 2024
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Overall I found this cheesy, but I like Africano and Shining Star
3
Nov 24 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
The song Woodstock is the song of the generation. Brilliant writing by Joni and CSNY made it come alive
5
Nov 29 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I was told this was the greatest punk album of all time, but some people lie... like EMI
3
Dec 04 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
4 excellent songs in Water of Love, Setting me up, Sultans of Swing, and Wild West End. Lions is pretty good too and the rest is good enough
5
Dec 05 2024
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
TV On The Radio
Hard to describe this one. It's got the dark, droning, soaring feeling Explosions or Godspeed, but a soulful barbershop quartet thing going on to. Production is excellent and the sound is unique. Never really gotten into this band. Always thought Dear Science was just okay, but this one hit me
5
Dec 07 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
This album has too excellent songs and the rest I'm not fond of. The two great songs are My My, Hey Hey and Powderfinger.
3
Dec 08 2024
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
I've always felt like they have potential, but it's usually not fully realized. Favorite tracks are Piku and the Private Psychadelic Reel
3
Dec 10 2024
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Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
My favorite year in music history, the year of Deja Vu and After the Goldrush. In comparison this one feels like a bit of a dud. Not too many memorable tracks. What saves it is the warm production and strong instrumentation
3
Dec 11 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Strong album. Good songs throughout. My favorite is Ocean of Noise
4
Dec 12 2024
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
Not bad, but overall pretty generic
3
Dec 13 2024
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No Other
Gene Clark
This was way better than I expected. Lady of the North is a great final track
4
Dec 14 2024
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
1
Dec 15 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
1
Dec 17 2024
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Central Reservation
Beth Orton
I vaguely remember the name Beth Orton. Surprised by how much I enjoyed this. The first track is outstanding. She has warm vocals similar to Bonnie Paine of Elephant Revival, and the melodies reminded me of the Cranberries compelling pop riffs. Ben Harper's slide just adds to the atmosphere of an expertly played backing track. The rest of the album is warm but lacking in standouts. I was fond of Sweetest Decline, Stars All Seem to Weep, and Live Like Laughter. Great for a chill, warm fireside vibe
4
Dec 18 2024
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
Not my kind of music, but good song writing and excellent production. Vienna is my favorite
3
Dec 19 2024
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
While they may be big in Japan this is just too much hair for me. Album did grow on me with Need Your Love as the highlight. It's a bit muddy but great energy
3
Dec 20 2024
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One World
John Martyn
A strange one
3
Dec 21 2024
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The Grand Tour
George Jones
This is what you hear when you turn on AM radio and your girlfriend just broke up with you. 28 minutes of torture
1
Dec 23 2024
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
I would be happy to never listen to this album or any of these songs ever again. Empty calories and it doesn't even taste good
1
Dec 24 2024
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Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
Hard to listen to
1
Dec 25 2024
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The Visitors
ABBA
Fun start. I liked it less as it progressed
3
Dec 26 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
It's like the Cranberries took acid. I like it
4
Dec 29 2024
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S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
Was a 3 until Defecting Grey, bumped it a 4. Varied and interesting album
4
Dec 30 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Not yet peak Zeppelin but, pretty darn close. While I feel plenty of nostalgia for this record, it really grows into itself with finest full band song being How Many More Times
4
Jan 01 2025
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
Hey waiter this food is inedible... and such small portions
1
Jan 02 2025
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
There are a lot of massive hits on this album, but to me the music feels very average. I like Glory Days and I'm on Fire, and while it might be fun to watch these songs played live, they don't move the needle for me on record
3
Jan 03 2025
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Young Americans
David Bowie
This is where Bowie began to lose me
3
Jan 04 2025
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
3
Jan 05 2025
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Vivid
Living Colour
2
Jan 06 2025
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Not Dylan's best work, but this is the most important folk album of all time
4
Jan 07 2025
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
So bad
1
Jan 08 2025
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
My favorite Zeppelin. Tangerine, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, Immigrant Song. So varied and doesn't grow as stale as II and IV
5
Jan 09 2025
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Opus Dei
Laibach
Cookie Monster like light beer. Ja! Ja! Ja!
2
Jan 10 2025
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Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
I like the other D'Angelo albums on here, but this one is boring
2
Jan 11 2025
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
Great old live album. She can really sing
4
Jan 12 2025
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xx
The xx
Fell off a cliff after the first two minutes
2
Jan 13 2025
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
Fun listen, falls off for the last couple songs, but great before that
4
Jan 14 2025
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Some great songs (I'll Stick Around) and some annoying ones (Good Grief), but overall a 90s pop grunge guilty pleasure
4
Jan 15 2025
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Wild Gift
X
Decent album
3
Jan 16 2025
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Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
When I first saw a 43 song punk album I groaned. But this is different than anything I've heard before, a true genre bender. Imagine Talking Heads, Primus, Dead Kennedys and Meat Puppets had a baby. It all over the place, wild and a work of genius. Best new discovery on this list so far
5
Jan 17 2025
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The Stooges
The Stooges
Mick Jagger impression is impressive, music is not
3
Jan 18 2025
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Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Almost salvaged at the end, but this is a pretty bland listen
2
Jan 19 2025
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Street Signs
Ozomatli
I like this band and bought this album when it came out. I was disappointed. Only tracks that were decent are whose to blame w/ Chali 2na And Saturday Night. They're more of a live band but they're 1998 self titled release is far better
2
Jan 20 2025
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
Tom Waits has really grown on me but this album is no Rain Dogs
3
Jan 21 2025
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Spotify link has this without Paint it Black. Even so it's a blah effort. Wasn't until Beggars Banquet that this band really took off
3
Jan 22 2025
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
The warmth and richness of this recording is legendary. Each track oozes with flavor and a cohesion that gives a timeless impression. I love Cuban jazz but I've never heard another studio album that compares to this one. Both my favorite world music and jazz album of all time
5