Apr 02 2023
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The Cars
The Cars
Total classic.
5
Apr 03 2023
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
4
Apr 04 2023
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
I was a Freshman in high school when this came out. It totally passed me by, as I am not familiar with it, at all. I'm liking it. Love the licks and the musicianship, itself. Quick songs...get to the point and get out. I will listen again.
4
Apr 05 2023
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Private Dancer
Tina Turner
Flashes me back to college years, for sure. Heard the hits on the radio. It is a nice listen. I've always felt that what Tina had going for her, more than anything else, was her presence. Seeing Tina sing was the fun thing, not that she was a tremendous vocalist. I get much more from her when watching a performance as opposed to listening to the album. Nothing amazing, in my opinion, but certainly enjoyable.
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : Better Be Good To Me
3
Apr 06 2023
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
Heavy pop. Or is it grunge? I liked this. Probably deserves another listen. Somehow tickles the White Stripe fan in me.
Favorite Track : Where Is My Mind.
3 / 5
3
Apr 07 2023
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GREY Area
Little Simz
Digging the bass lines.
Listening to Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn...and then this is thrown at me.
Only being out 4 years should disqualify it from being on the list.
Favorite Track : Sherbet Sunset
2 / 5
2
Apr 08 2023
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Low
David Bowie
Album 7 of 1001
David Bowie - Low
I imagine that Bowie fans were a bit disappointed when this originally came out back in January of 1977. Dave was seemingly going through some changes (pardon the pun) at the time and it shows in this album. That isn't because of the quality but because it is different from what one would have expected. Vocals are rare. The last few tracks would be lovely during a massage. It is a very good listen but don't put it on expecting the poppish version of Bowie. This is something a bit different. A bit experimental.
Favorite Track : Sound and Vision
3 / 5
3
Apr 09 2023
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Album 8 of 1001
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Murder Ballads
"New and traditional murder ballads, a genre of songs that relays the details (and often consequences) of crimes of passion". I listened to this twice, the second time being as I dozed a bit. Made for some nice background music. Hints of Tom Waits for me. Worthwhile listen, especially if you like storytelling. This is all about the stories and the delivery.
Favorite Track : O'Malley's Bar
3 / 5
3
Apr 10 2023
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Album 9 of 1001
Elton John - Madman across the Water
Favorite Track : Levon
Rating : 5 / 5
When today's album popped up, I was quite stoked that it was one my top favorites of all time. One could argue that the album is carried by Side 1 with the inclusion of 'Tiny Dancer' and 'Levon' but Side 2 has more than its share of moments with 'Indian Sunset', 'Holiday Inn' and 'Rotten Peaches', a personal favorite.
If you like good music, you should listen to Elton John and if you like Elton John, you must .listen to this album. The first 2 tracks are probably familiar to most, but there is so much more.
5
Apr 11 2023
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Abraxas
Santana
Album 10 of 1001
Santana - Abraxas
Favorite Track : Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
Rating : 5 / 5
Awesome album. It's like a 35 minute detour from whatever might be gnawing at your brain. Put this on, dim the lights..smoke 'em if you've got 'em (if you're into that) and just enjoy. Wonderfully done.
5
Apr 12 2023
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Album 11 of 1001
Penguin Orchestra Cafe - Music From the Penguin Cafe
Favorite Track : Zopf: Giles Farnaby's Dream
Rating : 3 / 5
I like my orchestra music. This was fun orchestra music. Some of it is way out there. Were it not for this list, I would have never heard this. Glad I did.
3
Apr 13 2023
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Space Ritual
Hawkwind
Album 12 of 1001
Hawkwind - Space Ritual
Favorite Track : Orgone Accumulator
Rating : 3 / 5
For the sake of the "project", I sat through this 2 hour live album. I'm not a big fan of live albums. There are exceptions, of course. This could be one of them. I wasn't sure about it in the beginning. Just seemed to be all over. It took a while to get going for me, but it grew on me. The bass is rocking. They are obviously committed to what they're doing and give a strong performance. It certainly has it's moments. It pulled itself up from an early 1 to a 3.
3
Apr 14 2023
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Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Album 13 of 1001
Nusrat Fatch Ali Khan & Party - Love & Devotion
Favorite Track : Yeh Jo Halka Saroor Hae
Rating : 2 / 5
First Impressions. How many possible positive experiences have been thwarted by acting on first impressions? I would guess many. Some personal, some professional, some musical. My first impression was that my next hour was going to be spent listening to chants. As I got back to my work and let this play, I found that it made for some very relaxing and positive background sounds.
The music is Sufi devotional music known as Qawwali. It would certainly round out one's playlist. A little rock and little jazz, throw in some blues and a bit of Qawwali. It was fine, but not likely to make it into my daily listening.
2
Apr 15 2023
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Album 14 of 1001
Jeff Buckley - Grace
Favorite Track : Last Goodbye
Rating : 4 / 5
I should refrain from reading other reviews until I've formed my own opinion. Reviews ran from calling this the greatest album ever to relating it to spending an hour alone in a room with a narcissist. I'm trying to stick to the music only, so whether or not he is a narcissist doesn't really come into play. I listened to this album twice.
I've heard "Hallelujah" before, but wasn't familiar with any others on here. This is a nice piece of work. Solid performances and good songs. The biggest hit was a cover, but Buckley's own songs hold up just fine. I can't rate it 5 stars because that rating is saved for that just don't miss, but it came close Give it a listen.
4
Apr 16 2023
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Album 15 of 1001
Cocteau Twins - Treasure
Favorite Track : Pass
Rating : 1 / 5
All songs sounded the same. Not my thing. Kind of a mess, in my opinion. The "related" music that Spotify offered after it finished was interesting.
1
Apr 17 2023
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Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
Album 16 of 1001
Run-D.M.C. - Run-D.M.C.
Favorite Track : Hollis Crew (Krush-Groove 2)
Rating : 3 / 5
I appreciate it for what it is and the impact it had at the time of it's release. I've never been big on hip hop or rap, so this is not my regular thing. The words here are more important than the beats. I'm a music guy. I don't usually worry about lyrics until I'm into a song. My favorite songs are not because of the lyrics. The beats aren't my type of music but I'll give it it's due. I did listen twice.
3
Apr 18 2023
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
Album 17 of 1001
Soundgarden - Superunknown
Favorite Track :
Rating : 5 / 5
They hit it from the first beat of the first track. I know of Soundgarden, of course. Listened to them on the radio in the 90s, but have never sat and intentionally listened. Had me some flashbacks to listening to 99X, here in Atlanta, back in the 90s, I felt it. This is a good representation of that moment in time. Good rock. Enjoyable, all the way through.
5
Apr 19 2023
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Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
Album 17 of 1001
Hüsker Dü - Warehouse: Songs and Stories.
Favorite Track :
Rating : 2 / 5
This was a fair attempt. There was something going on here, but it just didn't ever fully take off, for me. I didn't "not" enjoy it. Some tracks seemed promising while others should never be heard in a public setting.
2
Apr 20 2023
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
5
Apr 21 2023
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m b v
My Bloody Valentine
Album 18 of 1001
My Bloody Valentine - m v b
Favorite Track : Last One (Because I knew the suffering would soon end)
Rating : 1 / 5 (Rounded Up)
This has got to equal the worst piece of crap ever recorded. I apologized to my brain after listening. Was listening to one song through the ear buds while eating a bowl of cereal and was fascinated by how the crunching in my ears was more impressive than the so-called "music" I was listening to. I endured it for the sake of the process. I now have an something to represent how bad a recording can be. Now, I'll listen to some Dylan and hope my ears will forgive me for what I put them through.
1
Apr 22 2023
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The Slider
T. Rex
Album 19 of 1001
T. Rex - The Slider
Favorite Track : Main Man
Rating : 4 / 5
This is a fine album. Not a terrible song in the bunch. Can't say that it rocked my world, but it is certainly one I'll give another listen to. Good representation of glam rock. Recommend.
4
Apr 23 2023
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Album 20 of 1001
Muddy Waters - Hard Again
Favorite Track : The Blues Had a Baby and They Named it Rock and Roll
Rating : 5 / 5
It is a going to be a good weekend when you're up and listening to some Muddy Waters at 5:45 am. I've realized that I'm a big fan of the blues. This is only the latest I've heard since starting listening through this list. Every track is fine. Some you may like better than others, but there isn't a dud in the bunch. It's Muddy Waters. It's going to be good. Give a listen.
5
Apr 24 2023
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
Album 21 of 1001
blur - Modern Life is Rubbish
Favorite Track : For Tomorrow
Rating : 3 / 5
British Indie Pop. I think I missed out on this on back in the early 90s. Grunge was about to make its move about the same time this came out. I feel that it probably got lost in the shuffle, as did many in this genre did. It was a good listed. While only the 1st track really stood out, there was nothing else about the rest that turned me off. Gave me some slight Squeeze vibes, but the comparison might not be fair to either. Not a waste of time.
3
Apr 25 2023
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Soul Mining
The The
Album 24 of 1001
the The - Soul Mining
Favorite Track : Uncertain Smile
Rating : 3 / 5
This generator thinks I'm really into some 80s & 90s British Pop. It keeps feeding it to me. I was ready to pan this, but maybe the generator knows something I don't. This is a very enjoyable album. There were a couple of tracks that would have fitting in perfectly as part of a soundtrack for some of the 80s John Hughes type movies. No real stand out "hits", but the album flows nicely and each song holds up to the one before it. Good musicianship. A fine album.
3
Apr 26 2023
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Album 25 of 1001
Dire Straits - Dire Straits
Favorite Track : Sultans of Swing
Rating : 5 / 5
Each song is like a visit from an old friend. What is not to like about this album? Solid listen all the way through and includes one my all time favorite songs. Always a pleasure.
5
Apr 27 2023
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Album 26 of 1001
Junkyard - Birthday Party
Favorite Track : Release the Bats
Rating : 1 / 5
One day you get Dire Straits, the next day you get this...and so it goes. At times I thought I was listening to some parody with Jack Black. Can't take this seriously. I know that any album is likely the favorite album of somebody. That is a sad thought. Pass this one by unless British post punk is your thing.
1
Apr 28 2023
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Album 27 of 1001
System of a Down - System of a Down
Favorite Track : Soil
Rating : 2 / 5
Why so angry? Not really my thing but I see who those who like it would like it. Had flashbacks of Sam Kinison. Lots of yelling. Just never got off on this stuff.
2
Apr 29 2023
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Album 28 of 1001
Oasis - Definitely Maybe
Favorite Track : Slide Away
Rating : 4 / 5
Very good album. This came out on the same day I started working for the company I still work for, back in 1994. I was juggling being a single parent and trying to get my feet back on the ground in the working world. My time was split between music and sports talk. While I was familiar with a couple of songs, the whole album just slipped by me. Very good debut album. No arguing that. Thought about rating it a 5 but thought I would only be doing that because of the overall reputation of the album rather than my initial opinion. After more listens, I could change my mind. This deserves more time.
4
Apr 30 2023
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
Album 29 of 1001
Tom Waits - Heartattack And Vine
Favorite Track : Heartattack and Vine
Honarable Mention : In Shades, Downtown, Jersey Girl, On the Nickel
Rating : 5 / 5
I gave a little cheer when I saw this was my album for the day. Tom Waits is easily in the Top 5 of my favorite artists of all times. Enjoyable from the first rack to the last. It just flows and leaves you wanting more. If you aren't familiar with him...if he has one of those faces that you recognize but you're just not sure from where... take a few and give him a listen. I guarantee that you've heard plenty of his songs being done by others. He is an American original. Get to know him. Can't stress that enough.
5
May 01 2023
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Album 30 of 1001
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
Favorite Track :
Rating : 1 / 5
More useless noise. 2nd album from this band. Don't get it. Not for me. I'm sure it is somebody's favorite.
1
May 02 2023
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Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
Album 31 of 1001
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
Favorite Track :
Rating : 2 / 5
More Indie Rock. I hate to be critical, two days in a row, about music which someone obviously put a lot of time and care into creating. That doesn't mean that I won't be, though. This list of 1001 albums was first created in 2010. I think they were looking hard for something new and unknown to put on the list and this somehow made the cut. This wasn't as bad as a couple I've heard. Just don't think it rates being on this list after listening to some of the awesome music I've heard over the past few weeks.
2
May 03 2023
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The Visitors
ABBA
Album 32 of 1001
Abba - The Visitors
Favorite Track : Slipping Through My Fingers
Rating : 3 / 5
A fine listen. I never find an Abba album to be mind blowing, but always are an enjoyable listen.
3
May 04 2023
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
Album 33 of 1001
Muse - Black Holes & Revelations
Favorite Track : Slipping Through My Fingers
Rating : 4 / 5
Was not familiar with Muse, other than hearing the name. Pretty enjoyable album. Reminds me a bit of U2 with some Coldplay mixed in. Seems very polished. Worldy rock is a term I sometimes use. Not sure exactly what it means, but this fits.
4
May 05 2023
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
Album 34 of 1001
The Verve - A Northern Soul
Favorite Track : Drive You Home
Rating : 3 / 5
Not bad. Sound like a lot of other bands. Songs were fine but all seemed quite similar.
3
May 06 2023
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Album 35 of 1001
Ella Fitzgerald - The Very Best of The Gershwin Song Book
Favorite Track :
Rating : 5 / 5
As I am listening to the full 1001 Album playlist from beginning to end as I also use the album a day generator, I knew there would come a point where my daily album would be one that I've already listened to in the playlist. This is the first. As is the plan, I will listen again and by the end I should have heard all of these twice. This is a very relaxing album. Many songs I'm already familiar with being sang by a legendary voice. You can't deny perfection, even when it may not be your most preferred style of music. Awesome listen.
5
May 07 2023
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The La's
The La's
Album 36 of 1001
The La's - The La's
Favorite Track : There She Goes
Rating : 4 / 5
I was all ready to rage on about how this One Album / One Hit Wonder band shouldn't even be on this list. It wouldn't be hard to back up such a claim. Then I listened again and read up a bit on the band. Such possibility ruined by in house bickering and a creative leader who could never be satisfied. hey never really made any waves here in the states. Their hit "There She Goes" has been hailed by some (who supposedly matter) as an enduring British Pop Anthem. It has found its way into many movie and tv soundtracks and has held up over time. The other tracks are catchy tunes display some worthy songwriting. This is one I'll keep in my folder to listen to again. Recommend.
4
May 08 2023
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Timeless
Goldie
Album 37 of 1001
Goldie - Timeless
Favorite Track :
Rating : 1 / 5
Somewhere in the world there is someone who considers this their favorite album just as somewhere in the world there is someone who considers head cheese to be their go-to snack.
1
May 09 2023
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Album 38 of 1001
The Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin
Favorite Track : Race for the Prize
Rating : 3 / 5
Pleasant enough. Nice listen, though nothing really stood out. Listened as I worked in multiple spread sheets and wasn't distracted at all. Nice sounds. Could stand another listen.
3
May 10 2023
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Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
Lupe Fiasco
Album 39 of 1001
Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
Favorite Track : He Say She Say, Real, Daydreamin'
Rating : 4 / 5
I wasn't supposed to like this, but I did. I enjoyed it immensely. A reminder of why I'm doing this.
4
May 11 2023
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
Album 40 of 1001
Missy Elliott - Under Construction
Favorite Tracks :
Rating : 3 / 5
I didn't enjoy Missy as much as Missy enjoys Missy.
3
May 12 2023
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Album 41 of 1001
Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden
Favorite Tracks : Phantom of the Opera / Transylvania
Rating : 4 / 5
Nice. Enjoyed this. Another band where I had never really listened, other than the hits. I will indulge in their other offerings. There were moments where I was probably a music snob and brushed heavy metal aside. Sorry I missed out on some good stuff. I'll make up for that.
4
May 13 2023
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
Album 42 of 1001
Amy Winehouse - Frank
Favorite Tracks : Amy Amy Amy
Rating : 4 / 5
Really enjoyed this. Makes you want to move your feet a bit. Awesome debut album. Signs of what was to come.
4
May 14 2023
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
Album 43 of 1001
Ravi Shankar - The Sounds of India
Favorite Track :
Rating : 2 / 5
Excellent for falling asleep or just relaxing. Wouldn't listen for entertainment, though I get his relevance.
2
May 15 2023
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
Album 44 of 1001
Faces - A Nod is as Good as a Wink to a Blind Horse
Favorite Track : Stay With Me
Rating : 4 / 5
Awesome album. Bordered on a 5. Could change after more listens. Just good old bluesy rock done well.
5
May 16 2023
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Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Album 45 of 1
Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis
Favorite Track : Son of a Preacher Man
Rating : 3 / 5
Pleasant enough. Nothing that changed my being, but fine vocals. The overall production and nuance of the songs seems dated at times, but in a good way.
3
May 17 2023
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Album 46 of 1001
Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet
Favorite Track : Never Say Goodbye
Rating : 4 / 5
Good solid album. Many so-called aficionados like to pan it, but I think it was an apt representation of the genre and the time.
4
May 18 2023
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
Album 47 of 1001
Scott Walker - Scott 2
Favorite Track : Plastic Palace People
Rating : 3 / 5
Interesting stuff. Awesome voice. Wall of Soundish. Mix of covers & originals. Heartfelt, dramatic performances. Good listen after I gave it a chance.
3
May 19 2023
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So
Peter Gabriel
Album 48 of 1001
Peter Gabriel - So
Favorite Track : Big Time
Rating : 4 / 5
There is nothing to dislike about this. Well written, well produced, well performed. A couple of the tunes are somewhat similar (similarities of Sledgehammer & Big Time stood out) but, at the same time, he brings unique sounds with guests such as Kate Bush, who he duets with on "Don't Give Up" and Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour on "In Your Eyes".
4
May 20 2023
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Horses
Patti Smith
Album 49 of 1001
Patti Smith - Horses
Favorite Track : Redondo Beach
Rating : 5 / 5
I love this. Have to give extra points for it being a debut album and the influence it must have had on some to come after. Will be replayed many times.
5
May 21 2023
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Berlin
Lou Reed
Album 50 of 1001
Lou Reed - Berlin
Favorite Track : Men of Good Fortune
Rating : 4 / 5
Such a sad album but so enjoyable at the same time. It also includes of my favorite recordings of all time - Men of Good Fortune with Jack Bruce on bass. This one wasn't new to me but I'm still hearing new stuff each time I listen.
5
May 22 2023
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Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
Album 51 of 1001
Bonnie Raitt - Nick of Time
Favorite Track : Thing Called Love
Rating : 3 / 5
Pleasant enough. A collection of love songs put together and released as an album. Good radio play in the late 80s. Not my thing, really, but appreciate its commercial success and her talent.
3
May 23 2023
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
Album 52 of 1001
ZZ Top - Eliminator
Favorite Track : Sharped Dressed Man
Rating : 5 / 5
I was all prepared to suggest that ZZ Top's hits are awesome but what was left is just mediocre. Boy, was I wrong. That is what happens when one lets what they've heard or read affect their opinion before experiencing something themselves. Good stuff all the way through. Fun album. May not really match up with some of the classics out there, but this serves its purpose quite effectively.
5
May 24 2023
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Album 53 of 1001
The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God
Favorite Track : Fairytale of New York
Rating : 3 / 5
Irish Folk/Punk/Rockabilly... Totally unknown to me. Fun listen. Entertaining.
3
May 25 2023
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I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
Album 54 of 1001
Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man
Favorite Track : I Can't Forget
Rating : 4 / 5 (Rounded Up)
He baffles me. First instinct is to say "Who is this guy and why is the creator of this album list continually pushing him?" Then I listen. Dude is an enigma to me. I always enjoy listening to him but not to the point of saying "this is for me". This offers much more instrumentation than earlier albums He is a wonderful lyricist and has a very unique voice. He does have my attention. I'll be hearing more from him and will work it out later.
4
May 26 2023
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Leftism
Leftfield
Album 55 of 1001
Leftfield - Leftism
Favorite Track : NONE
Rating : 1 / 5 (Rounded Up)
2 Hours of Electronic Music. This really sucks. Sorry. After listening to some of the greatest music ever made, it is an insult that this is even included.
1
May 27 2023
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Station To Station
David Bowie
56 of 1001
David Bowie - Station to Station
Favorite Track : Golden Years
Rating : 4 / 5
Don't know that this is my favorite Bowie, but it does contain my favorite Bowie track which the one that introduced me to him. Most anything of his is a good listen.
4
May 28 2023
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
57 of 1001
Siouxsie and the Banshees - The Scream
Favorite Track : The Staircase
Rating : 3 / 5
This is some punk I will come back and listen to again.
3
May 29 2023
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Another Green World
Brian Eno
58 of 1001
Brian Eno - Another Green World
Favorite Track : I'll Come Running
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Awesome ambient music. Eno was doing some new things. The first couple of tracks were a little too electronic for me, but it picked up. Can appreciate the man's talent and vision. Certainly one to keep in the library.
3
May 30 2023
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Live At Leeds
The Who
59 of 1001
The Who - Live At Leeds
Favorite Track : Shakin' All Over
Rating : 5 / 5
I'm always looking out for coincidences. As I listened through the 1001 Album playlist from beginning to end as I also did the random album a day generator, I wondered if the day would come where the generator gave me the same album that I was listening to on the playlist. This is about as close as it comes. Live at Leeds was next in line for today and up it pops.
Not really a big fan of live albums. There are the few exceptions, but generally they are passed on by. Live at Leeds is one that has been floating around all my life. I had friends who had it but don't think I ever sat and listened to it. Today was the day to finally hear it and I'm very glad that I did.
What a great album. It is like sitting in a club listening to a local favorite. A pure delight. Great covers included. Some say this is the greatest live rock album ever. I'll leave that to those who don't often shun live albums, but I agree that it is a great one. The classic lineup of Daltrey, Townsend, Entwistle & Moon does not disappoint. Excellent.
5
May 31 2023
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
60 of 1001
Motorhead - No Sleep till Hammersmith
Favorite Track : No Class
Rating : 3 / 5
I was looking forward to getting familiar with some Motorhead, but I don't think this live album is the place to start. It isn't even one concert. Just a bunch of live songs. It was a fine listen but would still rather get into some of their studio recordings. A lot of similar sounding stuff.
3
Jun 01 2023
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Music
Madonna
61 of 1001
Madonna - Music
Favorite Track : Music
Rating : 3 / 5 (Rounded Up)
It wasn't as bad as I expected. A bit toned down for Madonna. Some songs seemed more suited for a 20 year old, but who am I to judge?
3
Jun 02 2023
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The Doors
The Doors
62 of 1001
The Doors - The Doors
Favorite Track : Break on Through
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Always puts a smile on my face when I see something so good pop up as the album of the day. Have already listened once as I went through playlist, but happy to do it again. Awesome debut album. They had put in the work as a live band and it shows. Easy to rate this one. On a related note, my tinnitus does not approve of any of this.
5
Jun 03 2023
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My Generation
The Who
63 of 1001
The Who - My Generation
Favorite Track : My Generation
Rating : 4 / 5
I love this album. For me, it is rocking for 1965. Hints of punk & heavy metal before they were even a thing. An enjoyable listen, for sure.
4
Jun 04 2023
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
64 of 1001
Neil Young with Crazy Horse - Everybody Knows This is Nowhere
Favorite Track : (It is all one long beautiful song)
Rating : 5 / 5
Masterpiece could be too strong of a word, but I'll go there. This is an amazing album. From start to finish. From "Cinnamon Girl" to "Cowgirl in the Sand" and everything in between. I've gained a refreshed respect for Neil Young, recently. Hearing this again reminds me that is not wasted.
5
Jun 05 2023
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
65 of 1001
Ice-T - OG Original Gangster
Favorite Track : Body Count
Rating : 3/ 5
I listened. Going for a 6 am walk with this in my head was a new way to start the day. This was likely a powerful release, at the time. Listening now, it checks all the boxes of why this isn't really my thing. Lets be real, it wasn't created with me in mind. He is a compelling storyteller. He is touching on some hard subjects. He has a message to share and he does that well. Liked the little bits that separated many of the tracks. Without getting into a philosophical/societal discussion, that is pretty much all I have.
3
Jun 06 2023
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
66 of 1001
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Favorite Track : Walk of Life
Rating : 4.5/ 5
Very good album. 3 big hits that stand out but everything else is pleasing to the ear, as well. Close to a 5, but not quite. Couldn't argue with anyone who thinks it is. Holds up well.
4
Jun 07 2023
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2112
Rush
67 of 1001
Rush - 2112
Favorite Track : 2112: (Medley)
Rating : 5/5
I was offered up one of my favorite albums of all time, so I put in the ear buds and took at walk at 4:30 am to listen again. There are worse ways to start the day. It is hard to be impartial about this one. All are at the top of their game I can't find a bad thing to say about it, while I'm sure some could. Just an absolute gem, in my opinion. You either love them or you don't.
5
Jun 08 2023
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Snivilisation
Orbital
68 of 1001
Snivilisation - Orbital
Favorite Track : NONE
Rating : 1/5
More electronic "music". Not for me. This is just sounds. It can't even be classified as music.
1
Jun 09 2023
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
69 of 1001
David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spider from Mars
Favorite Track : Suffragette City
Rating : 5/5
What is there to say? Awesome album. When it ends, I just want to start it again.
5
Jun 10 2023
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Raw Power
The Stooges
70 of 1001
The Stooges - Raw Power
Favorite Track : Gimme Danger
Rating : 4/5
A rocking album from Iggy and the Stooges. Much more rocking, actually. Good listen. Don't brush it aside because you don't like "punk". This rocks.
4
Jun 11 2023
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
71 of 1001
David Crosby - If I Could Only Remember My Name...
Favorite Track : Cowboy Movie
Rating : 3/5
Not as much as I expected. The song I like best gave me Neil Young vibes.
3
Jun 12 2023
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
72 of 1001
Manu Chao - Clandestino
Rating : 2/5 Favorite Track : Desaparecido
I listened.
2
Jun 13 2023
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
73 of 1001
The Killers - Hot Fuss
Rating : 3/5 Favorite Track : Somebody Told Me
Went to read up a bit more on this and find that it has been removed form later editions of this album list. That is disappointing. I really enjoyed this. Went in expecting some heavy punk stuff that could be hit or miss but was surprised. This is one I'll go back to. Good tunes.
3
Jun 14 2023
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
Album 74 of 1001
Bee Gees - Trafalgar
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
Pre-falsetto Bee Gees. I like some of their stuff before this and some that came after. This a good listen, but I've heard better from them. The first track is starts it off well, but, while they don't totally disappoint, the rest are just kind of meh.
3
Jun 15 2023
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Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
Album 75 of 1001
Gil Scott-Heron / Brian Jackson - Winter in America
Rating : 3/5 Favorite Track : H²Ogate Blues
Dove into some serious subjects, for the time...some for this time. Interesting album. Not something I'd sit down to when in a mood for some good tunes, but might put it back on if I am in a pondering state of mind.
3
Jun 16 2023
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Pink Flag
Wire
Album 76 of 1001
Pink Flag - Wire
Rating : 2/5 Favorite Track : Mannequin
Decent enough album. Nothing special. Post punk. The album finished and Spotify played about a dozen "similar songs" before I even noticed. Nothing that led me to adding anything to my Liked Songs list.
2
Jun 17 2023
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Album 77 of 1001
Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
Rating : 3.5 / 5 Favorite Track : Clocks
Good songs. Good vocals. Good musicianship. Good production. It still just doesn't hit me in that spot that leads me to say..."yeah, that's an awesome album". I respect the quality of what Coldplay does. I see where some could consider them the greatest ever. They just don't hit home for me.
4
Jun 18 2023
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Album 78 of 1001
Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track:
This is a remarkable album. I went back and forth with this one. My first feeling was that it is under produced. After some research I found that I sounded just like the record company when Willie presented them the completed project. They said it sounded like a demo. I was won over, as well. Willie did Willie and he did it like nobody else could. This album grows on you.
5
Jun 19 2023
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Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Album 79 of 1001
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus
Rating : 2 / 5 Favorite Track : Jeremy Bender
This just didn't do it for me. It tried, really really hard.
2
Jun 20 2023
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Nevermind
Nirvana
Album 80 of 1001
Nirvana - Nevermind
Rating : 4.5 / 5 Favorite Track : Come As You Are
This is one I've waited for. Heralded as the best album ever by many people, I must admit that I 've never sat and listened to it. Heard the hits that were played on the radio. Well aware of the album, it's success and it's influence in the history of music. Doesn't hurt to actually listen to the album.. I was happy to see it pop up this morning.
First three songs are instantly recognizable. I could even give "classic" status to them, as they bring back that moment in time for me. Any of these first 3 songs could easily serve as being representative of the time...and for me that "time" was 2 years after its release. I don't recall many albums with 3 such powerful tunes to start it off (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd does come to mind), then Lithium isn't far behind.
It loses me a bit on "Territorial Pissings", but it is all one package and picks right back up and goes strong until the final track, "Endless, Nameless".
How am I supposed to rate what is considered to be such a classic, by so many? Do I go on my reaction to the content only or do I take into consideration the place that it holds in recording history? Suppose it has to be a little bit of both. 2 weaker tracks for me...but do those taint the overall album? They do.
I suppose there was a creative reason to end this awesome album with such a weak track (in my opinion). I suppose that after reading more background and perusing over the lyrics, I may find my answer. As far as how it tickles my eardrums, I think it could have ended on a higher note.
NOTE - After reading, I find that the last track, "Endless, Nameless" was accidentally left off the first 20K or so printings. They should have kept it that way.
5
Jun 21 2023
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
Album 80 of 1001
Skepta - Konnichiwa
Rating : 2 / 5 Favorite Track : None
British Rap. I suffered through it, but can't say that it is for me. It was odd hearing rap with a British accent. So polite sounding. Rapper actually said "Fuck Me" and then followed it up with "not literally". Had its time and its place but I'm not involved.
1
Jun 22 2023
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
Album 82 of 1001
The Residents - Duck Stab
Rating : 1 / 5 Favorite Track : Birthday Boy
That is some weird stuff. More of a novelty recording than something to be taken seriously as "music". Got to take the bad with the good, I guess. This really sucked.
1
Jun 23 2023
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
Album 83 of 1001
Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Here I Go
Timely, as he has been popping up lately in posts from various music pages I follow. I heard this for the first time a few weeks ago as I was listening through the playlist. Didn't stick with me all that much, though I don't often stop and put much time into thinking on an album as I'm doing the playlist. I save that for the album a day generator.
Have seen many other reviews that just totally panned this album. After my first listen, I was prepared to come back and do the same, but I listened closer and gave it a bit more consideration. I feel that one has to listen to this while forgetting that Syd Barrett was once an integral part of Pink Floyd and the direction they took and how far they went after he was gone. Then again, you have to listen to this while not forgetting the same.
Dude was in a bad place, mentally. Some say that this album is just the result of him being humored in his thought that he still had something to offer musically. I like it. I hear the man and his creativity. It may not have the polish of the Pink Floyd albums that many seem to compare it to (even if subconsciously) but it is what it is and I like it...as unorganized as it may seem...I like it.
4
Jun 24 2023
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Harvest
Neil Young
Album 84 of 1001
Neil Young - Harvest
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Old Man
Hard to be impartial, as I'm a Neil Young fan. While I prefer "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere", this is a quality recording. I like his odd falsetto voice and I can even like him and Lynyrd Skynyrd at the same time. Bolstered by the popular Heart of Gold and Old Man, it offers 2 sides full of awesome music. Only going for 4 of 5 because, while I think it is an excellent album, I don't feel it is up there with some of his other stuff.
4
Jun 25 2023
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Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
Album 85 of 1001
Tom Tom Club - Tom Tom Club
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Tracks : Wordy Rappinghood & Genius of Love
I had this back in the day and always found it to be a fun listen. That Talking Heads feel is certainly present. One to go back to. I had forgotten all about it.
3
Jun 26 2023
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
Album 86 of 1001
Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible
Rating : 2 / 5
Not a bad listen. Some nice guitar, here and there. From what I understand, they lyrics can be a bit on the disturbing side, but I couldn't make out a lot of them, to be honest. The story of the leader disappearing seems to be what has kept this album going for years.
2
Jun 27 2023
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Album 87 of 1001
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Blame Game
Full disclosure: I did not go into this one with an open mind. Was always determined not to listen to him and had no plans for that to change...but here we are. Now I can say, - with a personal reference on which to base my opinion - I don't get the hype. Just a bunch of self-indulgence, in my opinion...and since it is all a bunch of self-indulgence, one would have to be inclined to possess a somewhat positive opinion of the messenger in order to be entertained.
Maybe it takes knowing Kanye throughout his career. Maybe jumping in to this album first, this late into his game, causes something to be missed. Maybe not. I'll give it a fair rating out of deference to the masses, but I find no personal appeal. He seems to have more strength as a producer.
When he actually tries to sing a melody, my ears bled. You can't accuse me of not sacrificing for the cause.
3
Jun 28 2023
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Doolittle
Pixies
Album 88 of 1001
Pixies - Doolittle
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Here Comes Your Man
This is a doozy of an album. As I was listening, it seemed that it was something I had been familiar with for a long time. Not sure of its commercial success, but it got by me. This is the 2nd Pixies album I've heard and had a good response to. They may be one for a deeper dive, at some point. Fun album. A bit of everything.
4
Jun 29 2023
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Album 89 of 1001
Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : Crosstown Traffic
There are many worse things to do that putting the earbuds in and listening to some Jimi Hendrix early in the morning. This is a kick ass album. While I'm not in the "Hendrix is the greatest guitar player ever" Club, I do recognize his extraordinary talent and the influence he had on others and music, in general.
5
Jun 30 2023
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Album 90 of 1001
Buddy Holly & The Crickets - The Chirping Crickets
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Oh Boy
Buddy Holly was one of my introductions to music. This is a quick album. 12 songs in 26 minutes from the time before an album was expected to be some big personal statement. Always a fun album to listen to. Hard to rate this one without taking into consideration its place in music history, but I must. With full respect.
3
Jul 01 2023
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Album 91 of 1001
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Tracks : Wish / Sir Duke
Not much I can add about this one that hasn't already been said. It has been a classic for a long time and has been honored with about any praise I could possibly come up with. A great listen. Great tunes. Great performance. It has an overall feel that is a constant throughout.
5
Jul 02 2023
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Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Album 92 of 1001
Buffalo Springfield - Buffalo Springfield Again
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Tracks : Mr. Soul
Great band. Great individual performers. This album just had some bad son choices, in my opinion. After Mr. Soul, it was just kind of meh for me...except Bluebird was pretty good. Still a fine album, but not as much as I had hoped.
3
Jul 03 2023
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Album 93 of 1001
AC/DC - Highway to Hell
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Girls Got Rhythm
Won't go down in history as the most though provoking album, but a good way to spend your listening time. Starts out strong and keeps up all the way through. A couple of songs stronger than the others, but all are very much AC/DC. Enjoyable album.
4
Jul 04 2023
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Homework
Daft Punk
Album 94 of 1001
Daft Punk - Homework
Rating : 1 / 5 Favorite Track : The Last One
More Electronic BS. Each song was literally the same thing over and over and over again. Doesn't qualify as music.
1
Jul 05 2023
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Future Days
Can
Album 95 of 1001
CAN - Future Days
Rating : 2 / 5 Favorite Track : Future Days
At least it wasn't electronic. Decent background music. It doesn't offend the ear. I've heard a couple of their albums while going through the playlist and they do offer a bit of variety.
2
Jul 06 2023
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Sea Change
Beck
Album 96 of 1001
Beck - Sea Change
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Guess I'm Doing Fine
Sad, Melancholy Beck. What a low energy album. Didn't do it for me. If I want something like this, I can call on Leonard Cohen, who was doing it decades earlier. Not terrible, but nothing that truly grabbed my interest.
3
Jul 07 2023
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Album 97 of 1001
Screamadelica - Primal Scream
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Loaded
Previously unfamiliar with this Scottish rock band. Listened as I waited on my car to be serviced and was a fine way to pass the time. Good songs. Nothing with too cute melodies that you would sing along to, but a fine album indeed.
3
Jul 08 2023
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D
White Denim
Album 98 of 1001
White Denim - D
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Keys
This band from Texas is totally unknown to me. Some good tunes. Some good hooks. Not really comparing, but some of the guitar work brought to mind the great Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band. I think he was a Texan, as well. Some decent stuff here. Nothing that hits are made of but I never found myself wishing it would end.
3
Jul 09 2023
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Ramones
Ramones
Album 99 of 1001
Ramones - Ramones
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Beat on the Brat
Good tunes. Short songs, short album. It comes at you for 30 minutes and it's over. Great cover, to boot.
4
Jul 10 2023
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Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
Album 100 of 1001
Sebadoh - Bubble and Scrape
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Homemade
Some grunge...I'd say some punk aspects, as well. It certainly has its moments, but was careful not to give us too many of them. I can see possibilities.
3
Jul 11 2023
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Album 101 of 1001
Getz / Gilberto - Stan Gets & João Gilberto
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Girl from Ipanema
Great album for either relaxing or going about your business as you listen. Soothing, Relaxing, Pleasant...so many adjectives fit. It also won Album of the Year in1965, the year of my birth. That gets a few points.
3
Jul 12 2023
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The Band
The Band
Album 102 of 1001
The Band - The Band
Rating : 3.5 / 5 Favorite Track : Up On Cripple Creek
I find myself comparing this to their 'Big Pink' album, which was awesome. Their 2 big hits from this album are unquestionably great. The others hold their own, as well. Not as powerful as their 1st album but still enjoyable, without a doubt. I really wanted to go 4 on this on, but can't seem to do it. A delightful album, though.
3
Jul 13 2023
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Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Album 103 of 1001
Blood, Sweat & Tears - Blood, Sweat & Tears
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Spinning Wheel
A personal favorite. I really wanted to put a 5 on it, but there are some weaker moments. If I were producing, I would have probably put the songs in a different order so as to grab the listener a little quicker and also cut back on the 12 minute "Blues" track. It could have started and ended a bit stronger. Fun album. Little rock, little jazz. Is it this or is it that? Some good tunes.
4
Jul 14 2023
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Album 104 of 1001
Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst
Rating : 2 / 5
Favorite Track : The Minute of Silence Before the Hidden Track
Summary: Dr. Octagonecologyst introduces the character of Dr. Octagon, a homicidal, extraterrestrial, time-traveling gynecologist and surgeon.
Conclusion : I'm in line for steak but they serve me bologna. Just non-sensical. Perhaps include it on some comedy compilation. No doubt it is enjoyable to it's intended audience. Gave an extra point for that. I come up with equally stupid stuff while rattling off to myself in the shower. Can't believe I ate the whole thing.
2
Jul 15 2023
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Album 105 of 1001
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Since I've Been Loving You
Full disclosure - I've never been on the Led Zeppelin bandwagon. Chalk that up to limited exposure to them, possibly. Chalk it up to being a little bull headed and not listening because so many said I should, possibly. Chalk it up to their albums (at home) belonging to my sisters and I wasn't really supposed to mess with them, possibly. For whatever reason, their music (other than the hits) are new to me.
Much more bluesy than I thought. Much less hard rock than I thought. This isn't my favorite of their albums, but certainly one I will put back on again. Saying they are "good tunes" would be a little obvious. While some may be better than others, there is not really a bad song on the album.
At this point, I have listed to their first 4 albums while going through the playlist and am not as much as a novice on them as I was, before. When I'm finished with all of this, I certainly plan to go back and have a little deeper look at all of their albums. Maybe late coming, but I'll just look at it as me putting them aside so I'll have something good to listen to since there is really no new music to compare.
Much more bluesy than I thought. Much less hard rock than I thought. At this point, I have listed to their first 4 albums while going through the playlist and am not as much as a novice on them as I was, before. This isn't my favorite of their albums, but certainly one I will put back on again. Saying they are "good tunes" would be a little obvious. While some may be better than others, there is not really a bad song on the album.
When I'm finished with all of this, I certainly plan to go back and have a little deeper look at all of their albums. Maybe late coming, but I'll just look at it as me putting them aside so I'll have something good to listen to since there is really no new music to compare.
4
Jul 16 2023
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Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
Album 106 of 1001
Belle and Sebastian - Tigermilk
Rating : 2.5 / 5 Favorite Track : Expectations
Scottish pop. While there was nothing extremely terrible or offensive to the ear, nor was there anything quite memorable. I will listen again when I get to it in the playlist, but probably not otherwise.
2
Jul 17 2023
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Dare!
The Human League
Album 107 of 1001
The Human League - Dare
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Don't You Want Me
A decent album for its genre. While all other songs aren't as strong, the hit song from it is pretty much iconic for the times. We all know that she was working as a waitress at a cocktail bar...that much is true.
3
Jul 18 2023
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Album 108 of 1001
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : Can't Buy Me Love
Finally get a Beatles album. Early Beatles. I like both incarnations, but the earlier recordings are just so iconic, to me. This album is the first to be made up of all originals, the majority actually being Lennon tunes.
Such an awesome album (the original UK version being the one you want to listen to). Awesome tunes, great harmonies, some great guitar. While some tunes are stronger than others, even the weak ones beat what anybody else was doing at the time. (arguably since the that time, as well).
Have to go with a 5. I could argue otherwise and compare it to some of their later stuff, but I'll just judge it on its own. Many would disagree, but the songs support it.
5
Jul 19 2023
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
Album 109 of 1001
Supergrass - I Should CoCo
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track :
Described as Alternative Rock. Got me thinking about the difference between Alternative Rock and Post Punk, but that is for another day. This is a very good (debut) album. Seems that it hit #1 in the UK back in the day. Some call it Pop Punk. Others call it Alternative. Others call it BritPop. Either way, it is a fine listen. One to remember for later. Good tunes, good musicianship, good production, good overall energy. Love these hidden gems. Time well spent.
4
Jul 20 2023
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Album 110 of 1001
Neil Young - After the Gold Rush
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : After the Gold Rush
I like my Neil Young. This one doesn't disappoint. Great collection of songs. May be pushing it with the '5' but I listed through twice more and am good with it.
5
Jul 21 2023
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Album 111 of 1001
Pavement - Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Cut Your Hair
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain is the second studio album by American indie rock band Pavement, released on February 14, 1994. It slipped by me. I was immersed in Sports Talk radio around this time. This made me think of Fountains of Wayne, who I came to know of later. Can't complain. Some catchy tunes. Some better than others. Probably blended into a lot of other music that was out at this time. Good stuff but doesn't really stand out, for me.
3
Jul 22 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
Album 112 of 1001
The Doors - L.A. Woman
Favorite Track : The WASP
Rating : 4 / 5
Great album. Listened through a couple of times today. Nice break from life.
5
Jul 23 2023
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Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa
Album 113 of 1001
Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - Planet Rock - The Album
Rating : 2 / 5
Lots of rhymes. Pretty low key hip hop. I didn't mind listening to it, but it never grabbed my interest.
2
Jul 24 2023
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The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Album 114 of 1001
Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring
Favorite Track : Life's What You Make It
Rating : 3 / 5
Good album. Nothing that stands out greatly as a "hit" but it kept my attention. Nice melodies, good musicianship...some nice organ. Nothing I can complain about. I would put it on again.
3
Jul 25 2023
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Stankonia
OutKast
Album 115 of 1001
Outkast - Stankonia
Rating : 3 / 5
The only Hip Hop I've ever purchased is Outkast's Speakerboxx/The Love Below, so I was good with checking this out. Not my preferred genre, but don't mind listening occasionally. Doesn't rank with the previously mentioned title but not altogether bad. Just not really my thing - nor did they intend it to be. I can recognize whether something is worth a crap or not (within its genre); this is, at least, that.
3
Jul 26 2023
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Album 116 of 1001
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
Favorite Track : Crawling
Rating : 3 / 5
Classified as "Rock" but most songs need to be hyphenated as 'rap-rock. Recognized several songs from radio. This is one where I should probably spend more time on the lyrics, but that will have to wait. Like this one more that I expected. I read other reviews and many are destroying the album, so I let that get in my head and think I'm not supposed to like it. Guess I lack normalcy, because I pretty much enjoyed it. That doesn't make it a "great" album. A 3 is still good. Some songs stronger than others, but nothing that just sucked and some that were pretty good.
4
Jul 27 2023
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Album 117 of 1001
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Favorite Track : Rock With You
Rating : 3 / 5
Could go back and forth with this one. Could have gone with a ranking of 4 and lived with it. If I could do a 3.5, I would. There are some great songs on here and there are also some that are not so great. Hard to not compare it to what was to come next, for him. 5 of the 10 songs are worthy of a higher ranking but I'll stick with this for the album, overall. First couple of tracks do make one want to dance.
3
Jul 28 2023
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
Album 118 of 1001
Lemonheads - It's a Shame About Ray
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : It's a Shame About Ray / Allison's Starting to Happen / Bit Part (Too many to choose)
Brought a big smile to my face when I saw this was my recommended 'album of the day'. This is a personal favorite. My ranking has more to do with the fact that I just really like this album. Good songs that I'm happy to call old friends.
It isn't always about the perfect song, the perfect production, the perfect sound...sometimes it is just about what one likes. You won't find this in any discussion about the greatest album ever nor would I expect it to be. We all know what we like and should embrace that.
Evan Dando had promised that the album would be "half an hour of guitar-pop perfection, walking the tightrope effortlessly between laid-back melodies and rousing indie cool. It brimmed with the confidence of a songwriter peaking". He delivered.
One reviewer wrote "There are other great Lemonheads records, but It’s a Shame About Ray is a singular sort of feat. One almost wants to gouge it from their discography and pretend it’s a one-off from a band who were never heard of again—it has that feeling of a moment in time, something doomed to wilt because its colours were too bright to begin with."
I recommend this to those who aren't familiar with either it or the band. Those who do know it, should stop by and pay it a visit. I'm happy to list it as one of my all-time favorites.
5
Jul 29 2023
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Blur
Blur
Album 119 of 1001
Blur - Blur
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Song 2
Has that 90s sounds, for sure. Was quite familiar with Song 2 from the radio and also from commercials, I believe. Good album. Sounds like a lot of others from the time. Some good tunes but none quite as strong as their big hit. Worth a listen but nothing to write home about.
3
Jul 30 2023
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Spiderland
Slint
Album 120 of 1001
Slint - Spiderland
Rating : 1 / 5
From the album summary : "Spiderland is the second and final studio album by the American rock band Slint.". The key word in that quote is 'final'. That doesn't surprise me, at all. This simply sucked. I apologize to the ether for exposing it to this, again.
1
Jul 31 2023
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Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
Album 121 of 1001
Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Rhythm Nation
Good album. Isn't something I would go searching for, but it is a fine listen. She is hitting on lots of societal and relationship issues. Great voice. Great production. If I ever crave some Janet Jackson, I'll go to it again. Good early morning listen.
3
Aug 01 2023
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Album 122 of 1001
Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Folsom Prison Blues
It's Johnny Cash, so he gets a few points for that. Even so, I've always felt so many of his songs just sound the same. This, on the other hand, gets points for being a good, fun, overall performance where we get to enjoy some banter with his confined audience. It is a good time. Slip this album on and it flies by because you're just into it. Simple legendary performance, at this point.
4
Aug 02 2023
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A Seat at the Table
Solange
Album 123 of 1001
Solange - A Seat at the Table
Rating : 3 / 5
This was much more enjoyable than I anticipated. Not my normal genre but happy to give a listen. Not sure about all of the interludes, but I guess that was the thing at the time. Good tunes. Obviously very well produced. While not really my thing, I see why it was so successful. My ears were not totally displeased but any album with lyrics that I'm banned by society from singing isn't something I'll be listening to again.
3
Aug 03 2023
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Night Life
Ray Price
Album 123 of 1001
Ray Price - Night Life
Rating : 3 / 5
Aside from the awkward, weird 'Introduction and Theme' track, this was a fine collection of well performed old school country music. From a time before the conceptual album was a thing. Just good old songs. I sometimes like a fix of old school country music and there are a number of artists I could go to. I can add Ray Price to the list.
3
Aug 04 2023
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Album 125 of 1001
Jerry Lee Lewis - Live at the Star-Club Hamburg
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Good Golly, Miss Molly
I'll comment on the music, not the musician. Great live performance. Awesome, classic tunes. Would have been fun to see live. I think he may have made an appearance at one of the Charlie Daniels' Volunteer Jams I went to, but not sure. Good stuff.
4
Aug 05 2023
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Album 126 of 1001
Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : The Promised Land
I have always given Bruce Springsteen props for being a masterful performer. Everyone always talked about how great his live shows were and when I finally had a chance to see him, I fully agreed. Lately, I've found that he is owed the respect as a great artist, overall.
I wasn't expecting this to hit as hard as Born to Run - I'm still not sure if it did - but, in its own right, it is just as good. Once you become familiar with him as an artist, you see that all of his songwriting is so unique to itself. So low key and simple yet so powerful. He seems to have a real reason for writing each song and seems to give the same care to them all. Maybe I overdo it, but I've often heard him being written off as some untalented hack and its likely that I listened to that too much.
Top notch album.
5
Aug 06 2023
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Album 127 of 1001
The Cardigans - First Band On the Moon
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Choke
Swedish group. Kind of like if the Carpenters went a different direction. It was an enjoyable album. Neither here nor there. There is a nice cover of Iron Man.
3
Aug 07 2023
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Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
Album 128 of 1001
The Psychedelic Furs - Talk Talk Talk
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Pretty in Pink
So 1980s. Thought I was listening to a John Hughes soundtrack, at times. A bit poppier than I expected. Nothing bad to say about it. Good album for those who enjoy the genre.
3
Aug 08 2023
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Album 129 of 1001
King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : 21st Century Schizoid Man
I don't rave about this album as many others do. I think they had better albums. Personally, I think the cover has kept this one in peoples minds as much as the music. I would go a little deeper. but life has raised its ugly head today and must be tended to.
4
Aug 09 2023
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Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
Album 130 of 1001
The Adverts - Crossing the Red Sea
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Gary Gilmore's Eyes
I'm getting to where I really enjoy some good 70s Punk. Some that came out in the early 70s leaves a bit to be desired, but The Adverts is an example of the genre that I do like. They may not hit the pinnacle of The Ramones or The Stooges, but they certainly hold their own. Some fun, catchy tunes. Musicianship holds up. Recommended.
4
Aug 10 2023
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Abbey Road
Beatles
Album 131 of 1001
Beatles - Abbey Road
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : Because & You Never Give Me Your Money
Interesting little band from Liverpool. Seems to have done well for themselves a while back. Some catchy little tunes.
Such an awesome album. In my opinion, it deserves all of the accolades it receives. A pleasure to listen to.
A couple of random notes:
- John Lennon should have sang on 'Oh Darling'
- 'I Want You' was too long
5
Aug 11 2023
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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
Album 132 of 1001
Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Rating : 3/ 5 Favorite Track : In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
I can see why the title track might be on a "songs you must hear" list, but not so sure about the album. It was enjoyable, but only the 2nd side is something to write home about. Nevertheless, it wasn't a bad album.
3
Aug 12 2023
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Album 133 of 1001
Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
Rating : 4/ 5 Favorite Track : Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Good album. It is an 80s pop album with several hits included. Nice listen. Was only familiar with the big songs. The rest of the album did not disappoint. Not the first genre I'd reach for, but a fine representation of the time.
4
Aug 13 2023
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
Album 134 of 1001
Madness - The Rise & Fall
Rating : 3/ 5 Favorite Track : Our House
This is the album Our House is on.
3
Aug 14 2023
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Quiet Life
Japan
Album 135 of 1001
Japan - Quiet Life
Rating : 2/ 5
Nothing here that caught my interest. I'm assuming the band was an influence on Duran Duran. Quiet similar. If I have to choose, I'll take the latter.
2
Aug 15 2023
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Album 136 of 1001
Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols
Rating : 5/ 5 Favorite Track : God Save the Queen
Their only studio album. That is something I wasn't aware of. Must have been such an influential album for so many. Have had a big change of thought on The Sex Pistols and punk, in general. Catchy songs, good guitar riffs, awesome front man. Not much one could complain about. Gets points for its place in music history.
5
Aug 16 2023
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Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Album 137 of 1001
The Jesus and Mary Chain - Darklands
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Happy When it Rains
Scottish Alternative Rock. Makes it worthwhile when I find something I enjoy which I was totally unaware of before. Enjoyable album. Low key rock. This is one I could see growing on someone. You can't be fully sure, upon a first listen, if this will be one of those that sticks around over the long run no more that you can tell if someone new you meet will be a lifelong friend. I suspect this is a favorite of many. Glad I got to listen.
4
Aug 17 2023
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Album 138 of 1001
Sister Sledge - We Are Family
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : We Are Family
1979....or the Summer of 1979, to be specific...was a fun time. Certainly one of my favorite Summers. The title track from this album was everywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates had adopted it as their team theme and they were kicking ass in the National League.
While Disco isn't my favorite genre, I can't deny the place it played in the musical life of someone whose playlist was whatever Top 40 was feeding him at the time. This album is certainly representative of that moment in time. Not only do you get Sister Sledge, you basically get another Chic album.
It doesn't necessarily make me ponder over it's significance in the world of music, but it does evoke memories of a fun time in my life that has now faded from the rearview mirror. We can't help when we are born, so I'll embrace it.
4
Aug 18 2023
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Closer
Joy Division
Album 139 of 1001
Joy Division - Closer
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Isolation
Post Punk English Band. Didn't really resonate with me. I've enjoyed some post-punk, along the way, but this just didn't hit the mark. Didn't suck but just never went anywhere.
3
Aug 19 2023
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Album 140 of 1001
The War on Drugs - Lost in The Dream
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Eyes to the Wind
I've seen many comparisons to Dylan's 'Blonde on Blonde' and also to Don Henley. This is one I'll have to come back to. Good music. None of the songs grabbed me hard, initially, but the music I heard was pretty nice. This has something to offer but haven't put my finger on it, yet. It's a peaceful listen. May be a little more than it first seems. Our favorites don't become favorites the first time we listen....usually.
4
Aug 20 2023
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
Album 141 of 1001
Fred Neil - Fred Neil
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Everybody's Talkin'
I like the folk thing. Aside from the shared song, he reminded me of a more folksy Henry Neilson. Expect that I'll put this one on again, at some point. If you want something different, this could be it.
3
Aug 21 2023
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
Album 142 of 1001
LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out
Rating : 2 / 5
Better than some, not as bad as others. Just not my thing. I did listen.
2
Aug 22 2023
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Album 143 of 1001
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : Resolution
I love me some Coltrane. The only disappointing thing, for me, is that the album offered up was not Blue Train - one of my favorites. Still, this gives you the essence of Coltrane. I've always loved the horns and this offers some of the best. Can not go wrong with any Coltrane. Highly recommend.
5
Aug 23 2023
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Smash
The Offspring
Album 144 of 1001
The Offspring - Smash
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Self Esteem
I'm liking the punk offerings more, each day. This is a good one. Many songs I remember from 90s radio.
4
Aug 24 2023
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A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
Album 145 of 1001
Ms. Dynamite - A Little Deeper
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Sick 'n' Tired
I need to stop with these snap judgements I make immediately after seeing what my album of the day is. I mean...UK Hip Hop. Was fully prepared to be disappointed but was so wrong. While this still isn't a preferred genre, this was a fine listen.
3
Aug 25 2023
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Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
Album 146 of 1001
Meat Puppets - Meat Puppets II
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Aurora Borealis
Anybody not ran off because of the first track will find that this is a very enjoyable album. Aside from the atrocious vocals, the musicianship is very good. There are some short, catchy tracks that are fun to listen to. But the vocals...not good. Still an overall fine album.
3
Aug 26 2023
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Album 147 of 1001
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : American Girl
Pretty good for a debut album. Carried, for the most part, by two hits. The remainder of the album is good but we know what was to come from him later. I am probably ranking this a little higher than I should, but it is Tom Petty's debut.
5
Aug 27 2023
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Album 148 of 1001
Rolling Stones - Aftermath
Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : Paint It, Black
I like the classic Stones. Their early years are my favorites. This is the first with all original tracks, including 2 of their bigger hits. Never go wrong with early Stones.
5
Aug 28 2023
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Album 149 of 1001
Radiohead - Hail to the Thief Rating : 3 / 5
Not bad. Not sure that Radiohead is my thing. May have to give it another go.
3
Aug 29 2023
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Album 150 of 1001
Jorge Ben - Africa Brasil Rating : 4 / 5
Good funk. Although I didn't understand a word that was said, the music was awesome. This is one that wouldn't usually come to your attention. Recommended.
4
Aug 30 2023
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Live!
Fela Kuti
Album 151 of 1001
Fela Kuti - Live with Ginger Baker Rating : 4 / 5
Great listen. Two days in a row I get a little funk. While no big hits or catchy tunes are present, the listener is given some great music in a live setting. Ginger Baker, joining on two tracks (including a 16 minute drum "duet"), is icing on the cake.
4
Aug 31 2023
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Album 152 of 1001
Randy Newman - Good Old Boys
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Rollin'
It has become hard to listen to any Randy Newman tunes without thinking of a Toy Story soundtrack. That could certainly become confusing when taking in the song subjects from this album. Some scathing satire, one could say. He goes in hard at what he finds to be the bad aspects of the 70s south but, at the same time, gives respectful recognition of the good.
So many directions one could go with this. The album is an awesome listen. It certainly is a subject driven album. Got me curious and a little research finds that there have been several studies and essays done on this album. That is where I'll be for a little bit. Give this one a listen, if you're not familiar.
3
Sep 01 2023
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Album 153 of 1001
Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : El Cuarto de Tula
Cuban jazz. Another where I can't understand the language but the music more than makes up for it. A real calming listen. Kept going about my business as I was listening and found it quite enjoyable.
3
Sep 02 2023
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Album 154 of 1001
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Candle
From some of the reviews I saw, this is should be appealing to an angsty teenager. I can see how that could be the case, but it had some good moments for me, as well. I think I may have came across this one a little late in life for it to hit as it might have...or it came about a little late in mine. The previous album of theirs I listened to, EVOL, was really good but this didn't quite hit the same mark for me. Still, I really enjoyed a few of the tracks and those made it worth the listen.
3
Sep 03 2023
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Album 155 of 1001
Frank Black - Teenager of the Year
Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Freedom Rock
Great album. Rock, Punk. Ballad...dude hit on everything and in an impressive manner, I might add. Really enjoyed this. Will be on my list to revisit. Give it a listen.
4
Sep 04 2023
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Album 156 of 1001
The Pogues - Rum Sodomy & The Lash
Rating : 3 / 5
It is an ok album. Always seems kind of like a novelty album to me. Like a group of pirates got together and decide to make a record. Still, it is an interesting listen.
3
Sep 05 2023
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Play
Moby
Album 157 of 1001
Moby - Play Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : South Side
Not really for me, though I do like this more than the other "electronica" I've heard. It serves its purpose, I guess.
3
Sep 06 2023
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
Album 158 of 1001
Ian Dury - New Boots and Panties!
Rating : 2 / 5
Pretty unique. Was described as 'pub rock'. I wouldn't call it a novelty album, exactly, but it is on its way to that. Fun listen for wasting some time but don't expect some transcendental musical experience.
2
Sep 07 2023
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
Album 159 of 1001
Janis Joplin - Pearl Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Me and Bobby McGee
I grew up with this one. It was in my home soon after its release and I'm grateful for that. Just a wonderful album. Usually I would go for her Greatest Hits album, so some of the deep tracks here are sadly overlooked, from time to time. I enjoyed it this morning as much as I ever. Easy to rate this one.
5
Sep 08 2023
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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
Album 160 of 1001
Devo - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Uncontrollable Urge
I like this album. Nice representation of post-punk/new wave. Was about to rate it lower but decided that I'm not an album critic but a listener who is rating according to my level of personal enjoyment. Fun album. This genre needs some representation on my top rated albums and this one will do that just fine.
5
Sep 09 2023
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
Album 161 of 1001
The Band - Music From Big Pink
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : The Weight
Another where I was tempted to rate a 4 but changed my mind by the time it was over. I've listened to their greatest hits album too much, so I needed reminded of what I had forgotten. This was always presented to me with a really huge buildup that made it hard to live up to, but it does stand up to expectations. As an aside, if you haven't seen the performance with The Band and The Staples doing The Weight, you should make it a point to do so. I like the Danko vocals.
5
Sep 10 2023
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Technique
New Order
Album 162 of 1001
New Order - Technique
Rating : 3 / 5
Thought I was about to listen to what I read was a rock band but turned out to be mostly synth type dance music. There were a couple of poppy tracks. Didn't injure my ears.
3
Sep 11 2023
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Album 163 of 1001
Sheryl Crow - Tuesday Night Music Club
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : All I Wanna Do
Good solid album. Carried by the big hit, of course, the balance holds up well. Some great rock tunes and then comes (what I feel) the Sade like 'We Do What We Can', near the end. Wasn't sure what to expect. It is a good one.
4
Sep 12 2023
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Album 164 of 1001
The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Time of the Season & Care of Cell 44
Awesome, Awesome album. From beginning to end. Time of the Season has always been a favorite, but it is even more powerful when it pops up as the last track on this remarkable album. What a finish. I could listen to this over and over again. I like to slip the vinyl on.
5
Sep 13 2023
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Album 165 of 1001
Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
Rating : 2 / 5
Just not my thing. I'll give it a couple of points because I recognize what it is supposed to be.
2
Sep 14 2023
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
Album 166 of 1001
Donald Fagen - The Nightfly
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : I.G.Y.
I look at other reviews for this and wonder what they had against Fagen and/or Steely Dan before they even listened. Seems to be the cool thing to diss them. I couldn't disagree more. This is an awesome album. Even without having those undeniable "hits", I find each song very enjoyable. I could listen to this on repeat for a few hours before I'd notice. Nice songs...nice production...nice vibe.
5
Sep 15 2023
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Album 167 of 1001
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Blue Ridge Mountains
Excellent album. Totally new to me. Made me ponder over how I approach the 1 - 5 rating system. I can easily recommend this one.
5
Sep 16 2023
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Album 168 of 1001
Beastie Boys - Ill Communication
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track :
There seemed to be a bit more to this than I've grown use to on most of the hip-hop offerings. Nice mixture of hip hop, jazz, punk & funk. Still not really my preferred genre but it has its moments. I like that they tried to do a bit more than their regular schtick.
4
Sep 17 2023
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Album 169 of 1001
ZZ Top - Tres Hombres
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : La Grange
Awesome album. Rated as it is only in comparison to some of their other releases.
5
Sep 18 2023
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
Album 170 of 1001
The Who - The Who Sell Out
Rating : 4 / 5
Fun album. I prefer some of their others more, but still a good listen.
4
Sep 19 2023
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Album 171of 1001
Public Enemy - It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : Cold Lampin' with Flavor
Just heard this while listening to the playlist a couple of days ago. Listened again this morning. I like this more than some of the others of the genre I've heard. I was even putting together my own fresh rhymes along the way.
3
Sep 20 2023
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
Album 172 of 1001
The Gun Club - Fire of Love
Rating : 3 / 5
American Punk Band. Not a bad listen. Heard better and heard worse.
3
Sep 21 2023
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Album 173 of 1001
Caetano Veloso - Caetano Veloso
Rating : 3 / 5
A little Brazilian Psychedelic Rock/Samba. Can't get into the lyrics too much, as I didn't understand them, but the music was fine. Good to listen to as I went along with my work.
3
Sep 22 2023
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Album 174 of 1001
Gillian Welch - Time (The Revelator)
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Elvis Presley Blues
What a peaceful listen. Such gentle songwriting. This is a really good album. Put it on. Relax. Let it do its thing. (Side Note : Her parents were writers for the Carol Burnett Show)
4
Sep 23 2023
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Album 175 of 1001
Fleetwood Mac - Tusk
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Sara
This was a better album than I had remembered. Was ready to pan it a bit, but found that it was a pretty fine listen. The hits didn't come pouring out like on Rumours, of course, but still a fine album.
4
Sep 24 2023
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Album 176 of 1001
Dr. Dre - The Chronic
Rating : 2 / 5
We like what we like. This is a piece of shit. I'm not that much into shit unless you're saying 'this is some pretty good shit'. Ironically, "Chronic" is another word to describe the same thing...so in a way, the title of this album describes itself quite efficiently. Maybe "schwag" or "dirt weed" would be a more appropriate title.
2
Sep 25 2023
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Album 177 of 1001
Elliott Smith - Figure 8
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Somebody That I Used to Know
Great listen. One I'll need to give more time to. Enjoyed all tracks.
4
Sep 26 2023
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Arrival
ABBA
Album 178 of 1001
ABBA - Arrival
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Fernando
My appreciation for ABBA has grown a bit as I've listened through the first 650 or so albums in the list. They are much more than the international bubblegum pop group I considered them to be.
While most of their albums are totally new to me, this one has the songs that always stood out the most. One constant memory for me (for whatever reason) is an episode of American Bandstand where John Travolta was the guest (April 10, 1976). At some point in the show, everyone was dancing to Fernando. For whatever reason, that found a place in my memories and stayed there. Just a frozen moment in time that has stuck with me. It is a pleasant memory that brings to mind a much easier and fun time when all there was to do was live and learn. The chorus takes me right back to that moment.
That is what this album gives to me- an enjoyable listen and a reminder of that little piece of time. The extra point is for that and the fact that I'm feeling especially reminiscent today.
5
Sep 27 2023
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Album 179 of 1001
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Boatman's Call
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Into My Arms
Really enjoyed this. Nick Cave is one I'm going to have to go back and check out further. The first album of his I heard was "murder ballads", which was hit or miss. This is more of a straightforward album that shows off his songwriting and delivery. A very chill album. Great storytelling. He is categorized under "Rock" but that is just not right.
4
Sep 28 2023
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Album 180 of 1001
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : The Jean Genie
Enjoyable album. Not my favorite Bowie, for sure, but it is still Bowie - or one of his alter-egos, anyway. He is kind of like a box of chocolates.
4
Sep 29 2023
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The Next Day
David Bowie
Album 181 of 1001
David Bowie - The Next Day
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Favorite Track : Where Are We Now?
Long odds of having Bowie two days in a row, yet here he is. This was released after several years away from the business. He came back fresh, crisp, clear. Still, not up to par with the typical Bowie. Luckily, this wasn't his last album.
4
Sep 30 2023
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Album 182 of 1001
R.E.M. - Automatic For The People
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Drive, Try Not to Breath, Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight, Everybody Hurts, Monty Got a Raw Deal, Ignoreland, Man on the Moon, Night Swimming, Find the River, etc.
Already one of my favorites. Loved listening to it, once again. Hard to choose a favorite song. Think I'm settled on one and then another pops up. Even the lesser known songs from this album are excellent. It just flows perfectly. Can't say enough good things about it. If you aren't familiar, give it a listen. Highly, highly recommend.
5
Oct 01 2023
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
Album 183 of 1001
The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Route 66
Most likely, if The Rolling Stones had never released another album after this I wouldn't rank it the same...but they did. This album is often panned because it is just cover tunes. That doesn't really matter to me. It is an enjoyable record. This was at a point of time where a lot was going on in the music world. Give a band a break for trying to find their place. Their cover of Route 66 is one of my favorites of all time.
Quite comfortable putting this album up there with those I find most enjoyable. Nobody is talking about giving them writing awards for this. It is just good bluesy entertainment.
5
Oct 02 2023
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Album 184 of 1001
Rod Steward - Gasoline Alley
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : My Way of Giving
I surprise myself with this rating. Had listened to this in the playlist about 550 albums ago and just gave it a 'meh'. Was listening in the area of 10 albums a day at that time, so that isn't really giving one enough time to give it the attention intended. Today, I listened to it during an early morning drive and then, when I started yardwork, it was stuck on repeat and I just didn't bother changing it as I listened through it twice more.
This is a really top notch album. With Ronnie Wood backing and Ronnie Lane on a couple of tracks (whose base just kicks ass on 'My Way of Giving', it is practically a Faces album....and I like a Faces album. Good bluesy tunes with excellent musicianship and arrangements. This is one to keep.
5
Oct 03 2023
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Illmatic
Nas
Album 185 of 1001
Nas - illmatic
Rating : 3 / 5
Admittedly, I'm a novice when it comes to rap and/or hip-hop. I've heard what I've heard and that's about all I know. I've never searched for it or waiting for a new release to drop. I'm a sodium overdose when it comes to salty language, but some of the things covered in some of the releases just aren't for me. I pretty much listen to music for enjoyment and relaxation and find that some of the lyricism is a bit too aggressive for that. I have found that I'm partial to east coast and this falls into that category. It certainly has its moments. It is praised by some as the greatest hip hop release ever. I can't vouch for that. Out of all I've listened to so far, this is one that I can recommend. There is something behind it.
3
Oct 04 2023
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Odessa
Bee Gees
Album 186 of 1001
Bee Gees - Odessa
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : Marley Purt Drive
I like the Bee Gees. I like a lot of their stuff before, during and after the disco years. This isn't one that really does it for me. It was an ok listen, but just never took off.
3
Oct 05 2023
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Album 187 of 1001
Black Sabbath - Vol. 4
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Changes
Awesome album. They run the gamut here with rock, ballads and in between. Ozzy is on track, great musicianship. Great songs. Good stuff.
5
Oct 06 2023
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Album 188 of 1001
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Favorite Track : Run to the Hills
Never was really my go to genre, so I'm a bit picky on these. This doesn't compare to their 1st album, in my opinion. There is much better out there than this. Still, if you're an Iron Maiden fan, it will be loved.
3
Oct 07 2023
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Album 189 of 1001
The Doors - Morrison Hotel
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Peace Frog / Blue Sunday
Love me some Doors. Back to some rocking blues roots. Awesome tunes...lyrics...performance. This is the 3rd Doors album I've rated this high. I think I'll keep them.
5
Oct 08 2023
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Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Album 190 of 1001
Soul II Soul - Club Classics Vol. One
Rating : 3 / 5
I enjoyed it. Was good music as I drove around. Had listened on the playlist a couple of weeks ago. There isn't anything to really complain about but there wasn't any one thing that stood out more than the other.
2
Oct 09 2023
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Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
Album 191 of 1001
Marilyn Manson
Rating : 3 / 5
This was certainly better than I was expecting it to be. Still, just not really my thing. Well produced.
3
Oct 10 2023
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The Age Of The Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets
Album 192 of 1001
The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age of the Understatement
Rating : 4 / 5
Debut album, featuring Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane of The Rascals and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco. Went into this one knowing nothing about them. Kind of theatrical at parts...kind of dramatic in moments. I liked it. Seems like something that could grow on you. Soothing at times. Very chill album.
4
Oct 11 2023
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Parachutes
Coldplay
Album 193 of 1001
Coldplay - Parachutes
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Yellow
A fine album. I like Coldplay but not enough for a 5/5. There is something to the argument that a lot of their stuff sounds the same, yet that can be said for others, as well. Relaxing music. Good for a certain mood. Can't deny that it is quality stuff.
4
Oct 12 2023
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Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
Album 194 of 1001
Elis Regina - Vento De Maio
Rating : 2 / 5
Beautiful sound. Language barrier with the lyrics. Nothing I'll come back to.
2
Oct 13 2023
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Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Album 195 of 1001
Gang Starr - Step in the Arena
Rating : 3 / 5
I am big on coincidence. I started listening to the 1001 Albums playlist at the end of March and then started the album a day generator about a week later. All along, I wondered if the generator would ever give me the same album I was listening to on the playlist, at that time. It finally happened. I got about 5 songs into this album yesterday on the playlist and it pops up here today as album of the day.
Now, the album. Wasn't familiar. I see that some (at least, at the time of its release) called this the greatest Hip Hop album ever. I can't speak to that. I can say that it is better than many I've heard. I'm still trying to differentiate between Rap & Hip Hop....what do I know? I'm just an old pop and rock guy. I did wave my arms side to side a few times while listening. Coming from me, that is as good as a Grammy nomination.
3
Oct 14 2023
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Album 196 of 1001
The White Stripes - Elephant
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Ball and Biscuit / Little Acorns
White Stripes are a favorite. It is going to take a lot for me not to like something of theirs. Also one of the most enjoyable live shows I've seen. Most of the songs from this album are already on my "Liked Songs" list. I had forgotten just how much I like this album. I was happy to see this pop up for album of the day. You should make it yours, as well. Then go check out The Raconteurs, another band with Jack White.
5
Oct 15 2023
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Album 197 of 1001
Badly Drawn Boy - The Hour of Bewilderbeast Rating : 3.5 / 5
An hour of pleasant music. Really mellow tunes. A good one for the library.
4
Oct 16 2023
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Album 198 of 1001
Run-D.M.C. - Raising Hell
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Walk This Way
Good listen. Enjoyed much more than I expected. Considered a classic by many. I can see that.
4
Oct 17 2023
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Album 199 of 1001
Nick Drake - Bryter Layter
Rating : 4 / 5
Bryter Layter is the second studio album by English folk singer-songwriter Nick Drake. Dude had a hard life. Got more recognition after his death, than before. Really nice songs. Very laid back and chill album. Great Singer/Songwriter.
4
Oct 18 2023
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Album 200 of 1001
The Smiths - Meat is Murder
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Barbarism Begins at Home /Rusholme Ruffians
Meat Is Murder is the second studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 11 February 1985 by Rough Trade Records. It became the band's only studio album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart, and stayed on the chart for 13 weeks. The album was an international success: it spent 11 weeks in the European Top 100 Albums chart, peaking at number 29. It also reached number 110 on the US Billboard 200, in the United States.
Only reached 110 in the US? Unbelievable. Another great band that I somehow let get by me during my college years. Guess I thought they were meant for someone other than me. Wrong was I. Actually became Morrisey fan before I got to know The Smiths, as a band. Still have more to discover about them, but enjoy what I know. The lyrics and subjects they hit upon are one thing, but it is their sound I enjoy most. They are hitting on all cylinders here. Great album without (in my opinion) any one song being much lesser than the others. Awesome arrangements, awesome guitar, awesome vocals. I'm not jumping on the Morrisey is a prick bandwagon. I'm listening to music here. Not judging personalities. Recommend.
5
Oct 19 2023
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Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
Album 201 of 1001
Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : This is What She's Like
More detailed story of this album is below. Wasn't really sure why this was on here, but then I listened and enjoyed it very much. This band went from international stardom with a 10 member band to a low key 4 member band in only a couple of years. Then they were gone. We all think of Too-Rye-Ay and to many that is all they ever did. This is a fine album. Too bad it was pretty much forgotten.
Don't Stand Me Down is the third studio album by English pop band Dexys Midnight Runners, released in September 1985 by Mercury Records.
The album was released three years after their second album, the internationally successful Too-Rye-Ay. At the time, Dexys' lineup had been pared down from ten members to just four: vocalist/guitarist Kevin Rowland, guitarist Billy Adams, violinist Helen O'Hara, and saxophonist Nick Gatfield, the last of whom left the band after the recording sessions were completed. These four members are pictured on the original album cover in suits (and, for the men, ties), in what Rowland referred to as an "Ivy League" or "Brooks Brothers" look.
The album was a commercial failure upon release, and its rejection by both critics and the public resulted in the group's disbandment in 1987. The album was later described as a "neglected masterpiece" by Uncut, and was selected as one of the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
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Oct 20 2023
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Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
Album 202 of 1001
Stephen Stills - Stephen Stills
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Love the One You're With
Wonderful album. There was a time when I wondered why Stephen Stills had the following he did. Now, I wonder why he doesn't get more attention for his work. Great songwriting, great production. Great career. This album has many guest musicians including Clapton & Hendrix. Good stuff.
4
Oct 21 2023
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
Album 202 of 1001
Blondie - Parallel Lines
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : One Way or Another
Giving it the rating just because I was in the right mood for it. May not have rated it that high when it came out, but it has grown for me, over the years. Fun album.
5
Oct 22 2023
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Album 203 of 1001
Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters
Rating : 5 / 5
I like Dave Grohl. I like this album. Not really anything here to dislike, at all. Even at the first listen, it seems like one I've been enjoying for many years. Just like his style. I'm getting quite liberal with my ratings. Just some artists that I want represented in my tops list when I'm finished here.
5
Oct 23 2023
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
Album 204 of 1001
The Pentangle - Basket of Light
Rating : 3 / 5
Basket of Light is a 1969 album by the folk rock group Pentangle. It played and I listened. I guess this type of album is the reason I'm listening through all of these. Probably wouldn't have ran across this one, otherwise. Very pleasant. Not something you're really going to groove to.
3
Oct 24 2023
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Album 205 of 1001
Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Pleasure, Little Treasure / Route 66
Music for the Masses, it is not. This doesn't do a lot for me. I've heard some Depeche Mode that I enjoy. Overall, this is not it. Hard pass but I'll give it props for giving its intended audience what they wanted. The last 4 tracks did grab my attention.
3
Oct 25 2023
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Follow The Leader
Korn
Album 206 of 1001
Korn - Follow the Leader
Rating : 2 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Earache My Eye
Kind of sucks. Was headed for a '1' but the cover of Earache My Eye popped up.
2
Oct 26 2023
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
Album 207 of 1001
Julian Cope - Peggy Suicide
Rating : 3 / 5
Good listen. Didn't know much about him going in. He spreads it around a bit. Great guitars, good songwriting. One to go back to.
"Peggy Suicide is the seventh album by Julian Cope. It is generally seen as the beginning of Cope's trademark sound and approach, and as a turning-point for Cope as a maturing artist. "
4
Oct 27 2023
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Opus Dei
Laibach
Album 208 of 1001
Laibach - Opus Dei
Rating : 1 / 5
Opus Dei is the third studio album by Slovenian band Laibach, released in 1987. That is all I have. If you want something different, check this out. Why should I suffer alone?
1
Oct 28 2023
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Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Album 209 of 1001
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Fever to Tell
Rating : 2 / 5
Fever to Tell is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released on April 29, 2003, For the most part, it is No, No, No. Listenable, but that is about it.
2
Oct 29 2023
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Album 210 of 1001
The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : She Talks to Angels
Awesome album. One that got forgotten over the years. Solid all the way through. Was a great way to start the day.
5
Oct 30 2023
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Album 211 of 1001
Ali Farka Toure - Savane
Rating : 3 / 5
Great for some background music, but nothing I'm going to get too deep into. Good mood music.
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Savane is the final solo album by Malian musician Ali Farka Touré. It is the third and final part of the Hôtel Mandé Sessions, featuring Touré and Toumani Diabaté, recorded by World Circuit head Nick Gold. The album was released posthumously by World Circuit on 17 July 2006, more than four months after Touré's death.
3
Oct 31 2023
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Album 212 of 1001
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Weekend Wars / Of Moons, Birds & Monsters
I like getting these albums where I have never heard on the artist. No idea how well known they were. Nice starting from a blank sheet of paper.
Normally when I hear "Electronica" mentioned, my interest has been cut by more than half. This based on a lot of the earlier stuff where the songs hand the same electronic sounds all the way through. This isn't like that. We actually have some catchy melodies here. A wonderful mixture of Pop, Rock and Electronica. I am a Pop fan, at heart, so this hits just right.
Don't know that I'll be buying a vinyl copy for my collection, but I will keep it on my Spotify list.\
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Oracular Spectacular is the debut studio album by the American band MGMT, released on October 2, 2007
4
Nov 01 2023
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Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
Album 213 of 1001
Super Furry Animals - Fuzzy Logic
Rating : 3 / 5
More European Pop. I won't complain. Some fun tunes. Overall a good album, while nothing overly remarkable to comment on. Won't mind a 2nd listen when I come across it in the playlist.
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Fuzzy Logic is the debut album by the Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals, released in May of 1996.
3
Nov 02 2023
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Album 214 of 1001
Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : Cars (of course)
I can enjoy this since it is not pure electronica. More New Wave and a pretty fun album. Some strings thrown in here and there and a couple of catch tunes. With the big hit, Cars, coming near the end. A good listen.
3
Nov 03 2023
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Album 215 of 1001
Sam Cooke - One Night Stand - Live at the Harlem Square Club
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Chain Gang, Cupid, Twistin' the Night Away
Excellent album. Before albums had to have some concept and/or special meaning. Just a collection of great tunes performed live in a legendary venue by a legendary entertainer and some very talented backing musicians. Awesome stuff.
4
Nov 04 2023
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Album 216 of 1001
Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic
Rating : 5 / 5 (Rounded Up)
Favorite Tracks : Rikki Don't Lose That Number
I like Steely Dan. There are lots who feel other wise, but I'm going to stick by them. This isn't their best album, in my opinion but is enjoyable all the way through. Love their sound.
5
Nov 05 2023
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Album 217 of 1001
Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde
Rating : 5 / 5
Love it when I get to start my day with an album like this. Dylan is near the top of my favorites, though this album is one I've listened to less than most others. Hearing some songs I haven't heard in many years was like hearing them for the first time. Great stuff here. A true wordsmith. Was a pleasure to listen.
5
Nov 06 2023
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Whatever
Aimee Mann
Album 218 of 1001
Aimee Mann - Whatever
Rating : 3 / 5 (Rounded Up)
Favorite Track : Put Me on Top
I've been hearing some great women performers lately. Notably Marianne Faithful, Poly Styrene, Siouxise Sue, Patty Smith , Debbie Harry, PJ Harvey, Liz Phair... Aimee Mann isn't them. Not terrible, but just there. She was part of that 90s wave of female singler/songwriters but kind of gets lost in that group, as well. Won't say it is bad but it is just something that others did and did better (Suzanne Vega, for one). Certainly servers it's purpose, I guess I enjoyed her stuff with 'Til Tuesday more.
3
Nov 07 2023
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Album 219 of 1001
Frank Sinatra - Songs for Swingin' Lovers
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : You Make Me Feel So Young / Anything Goes etc, etc....
This is the first album on the list of 1001. While this specific album isn't one I know well, I've had Frank's music in my collection for 40 years. One of my favorites and always happy to listen to more. This has some of him at this best. One of my favorite genres. Don't make me choose.
Songs for Swingin' Lovers! is the tenth album by American singer Frank Sinatra and his fourth for Capitol Records. It was arranged by Nelson Riddle and released in March 1956 on LP and January 1987 on CD. It was the first album ever to top the UK Albums Chart.
5
Nov 08 2023
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Album 220 of 1001
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : The Wanton Song
Still waiting for I & II to pop up as album of the day. In the meantime, this is good and I'll give it better rating than III, though I do wish I had rated that one higher. Will all work out in the end. Great album, of course, and one I'll put on the list for buying the vinyl.
5
Nov 09 2023
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Album 222 of 1001
OutKast - Speakerboxxx / The Love Below
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track :
I bought this CD back when it was released. Not sure why since it isn't a regular genre of mine. Have to assume it was the popularity of "Hey Ya". Nevertheless, something told me it would be a good buy and it was. As I listened this morning, I felt that I was more drawn to the Speakerboxxx portion than I was before. That doesn't take away from The Love Below, though. Still a good listen. A 2 hour long listen but I hardly noticed.
4
Nov 10 2023
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Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
Album 223 of 1001
Ute Lemper - Punishing Kiss
Rating : 3 / 5
It was like listening to a female Leonard Cohen with a bunch of guest performers who seem like Leonard Cohen. Pretty relaxing sounds, actually. Very interesting listen. Interesting. Not necessarily musically outstanding.
3
Nov 11 2023
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Album 224 of 1001
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Glory Days / My Hometown, etc, etc, etc.
That was easy. As mentioned when I listened to "Darkness on the Edge of Town", I have a greater respect for Bruce and his songwriting than I did in my younger years. I think the future will only bring him even more respect when discussions of songwriting are had. Great album. If you've only heard the songs here and there, take 46-1/2 minutes and give the full album a listen. You won't be disappointed.
5
Nov 12 2023
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
Album 225 of 1001
Baaba Maal - Lam Toro
Rating : 2 / 5
Listened to this last week on the playlist and again this morning for background music as I buzzed my head and turned an unruly beard into a goatee. Background music is about all it can be for me. I didn't dislike it. Certainly an interesting listen.
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Baaba Maal (born 13 June 1953) is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. In addition to acoustic guitar, he also plays percussion. He has released several albums, both for independent and major labels. In July 2003, he was made a UNDP Youth Emissary.Maal sings primarily in Pulaar and promotes the traditions of the Pulaar-speaking people, who live on either side of the Senegal River in the ancient Senegalese kingdom of Futa Tooro.
2
Nov 13 2023
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Album 226 of 1001
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Deja Vu
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Carry On, Teach Your Children, Helpless, Our House
Just a remarkable album. Great talents at their peaks. Not much to say about this one except to highly recommend. Anybody would do good to start their day with this album.
5
Nov 14 2023
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Album 227 of 1001
David Bowie - Hunky Dory
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Changes / Life on Mars
The 5th Bowie album out of my first 227. It was just yesterday, actually, that I wondered when I would get another. This is one of my favorites from Bowie. A solid album, throughout.
5
Nov 15 2023
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Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Album 228 of 1001
Spacemen 3 - Playing with Fire Rating : 1 / 5
Mostly electronic stuff that just didn't hit the spot.
1
Nov 16 2023
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
Album 229 of 1001
Billie Holiday - Lady in Spain
Rating : 4 / 5
Sometimes you just need some mellow vocal jazz. Some days just call for it.
4
Nov 17 2023
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Truth
Jeff Beck
Album 230 of 1001
Jeff Beck - Truth Rating : 4 / 5
Very good album. Beck's debut. Enjoyed the listen, very much.
4
Nov 18 2023
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Album 231 of 1001
Lou Reed - Transformer
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Wagon Wheel / Walk on the Wild Side / Perfect Day
Always a great listen. Awesome tunes. Lou at his best. With a production assist from David Bowie.
5
Nov 19 2023
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Before And After Science
Brian Eno
Album 232 of 1001
Brian Eno - Before and After Science
Rating : 4 / 5
Great album. Have gotten to listen several Brian Eno albums since starting this project and have enjoyed each one. Some entertainers earn the title of "artist". He is one of those. This is his last "rock" album before going into a more experimental period of his career. Good stuff.
4
Nov 20 2023
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Album 233 of 1001
George Michael - Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
Rating : 3 / 5
Good album. Nothing to complain about yet nothing totally standing out except song Freedom, which was pretty popular.
3
Nov 21 2023
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
Album 234 of 1001
Queen - A Night At the Opera
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks: You're My Best Friend / Bohemian Rhapsody
This is a difficult one. Though I realize what an awesome piece of work this album is, there is something that has always left me feeling it is somewhat overrated. There are a few top notch or possibly "great" songs, but the rest just don't measure up, in some way. As a whole though, the album is undeniably an awesome piece of work. I'm going to give it credit for that rather than be nitpicky. I'll call it a 5 - rounded up.
5
Nov 22 2023
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Album 235 of 1001
The Rolling Stones - Let it Bleed
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Gimme Shelter / You Can't Always Get What You Want
This albums starts off as an A+ and ends the same. Some bluesy Rolling Stones. Can't beat it. This vinyl belongs on my shelf.
5
Nov 23 2023
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Album 236 of 1001
The Temptations - Cloud Nine
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Runaway Child, Running Wild
A tale of two cities, for sure. Side 1 gives us this taste of a newer Temptations with their "psychedelic soul" sound. Side 2 gives us the more traditional sound with their romantic ballads and mid-tempo tunes. I have always been a fan of the old sound but Side 1 was really, really good and is the reason it gets the rating it does. Side 2 is pretty good, too. Quality album.
4
Nov 24 2023
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War
U2
Album 237 of 1001
US - War
Rating : 5 / 5 (Rounded Up)
Favorite Tracks: Sunday Bloody Sunday / New Year's Day
Great album. Not sure it is their best. I feel it is about a 4.5 on my scale but will round up. Is a fine listen, all the way through.
5
Nov 25 2023
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Album 238 of 1001
Curtis Mayfield - There's No Place Like America Today Rating : 4 / 5
Nice album. Poignant. Certainly worth another listen.
4
Nov 26 2023
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Album 239 of 1001
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Rating : 3 / 5
It was listenable. A little bit more electronic stuff than I remember them to be. The one line I remember from the album is "Do you realize that everybody you know is going to die someday". That can certainly be thought provoking, if you wish it to be. Falls right in the "meh" range.
3
Nov 27 2023
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
Album 239 of 1001
Richard Hawley - Coles Corner
Rating : 3 / 5
Pleasant listen. Another who brought Leonard Cohen to mind. Wouldn't mind another listen but not likely to seek it out. Very mellow and relaxing.
3
Nov 28 2023
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Album 240 of 1001
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
Rating : 5 / 5 (Rounded Up)
Giving it an extra little nudge in the rating due to its historical significance in being known as the 1st heavy metal album. Never was my go to genre, but I can appreciate it the influence it had on others. Could have sworn I heard a little Led Zeppelin in there. Starts and finishes strong.
5
Nov 29 2023
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Album 241 of 1001
Otis Redding - Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Rating : 3 / 5
Great listen. Not so much of an "album" as just a gathering of great songs. Some good covers here.
3
Nov 30 2023
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1989
Taylor Swift
Album 242 of 1001
Taylor Swift - 1989
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Out of the Woods, Shake it Off, New York
I knew this day would come. I'd made it this far without listening to Taylor Swift and would probably go longer if I wasn't listening through this list of 1001 albums. Why? Not sure. Maybe my aversion to joining in on "popular" things. Same with Beyonce, Jay Z. etc. I've never been accused of being constantly rationale in all my actions. Sometimes I may take it too far and deprive myself of something I would enjoy. That may be the case here.
I grew up on pop music. Always liked a lot of what now seems pretty cheesy. Taylor Swift could certainly be described as that. Well written simple tunes. Catchy lyrics...many very memorable and quotable. Have to give credit where credit is due. Maybe I knew I would like it but just wanted to be stuck in my ways. One could say that is theme of my existence, but that is for another day.
4
Dec 01 2023
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Album 242 of 1001
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
Good album. As I listened, I kept thinking of other bands who each song reminded me of. That could be good or bad.
3
Dec 02 2023
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What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Album 244 of 1001
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Favorite Tracks : Mercy Mercy Me
While it is unarguably an excellent album, I don't find it to be the "best album ever recorded" as is proclaimed by so many. It was very relevant for the time it was released. Still relevant if you want it to be. A very, very good album, no doubt but I won't put it on that pedestal. I will recommend it to anyone who hasn't listened. While it may not be at the top of my list, it is, no doubt required listening for any serious melophile.
5
Dec 03 2023
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Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
Album 245 of 1001
Spiritualized - Lazer Guided Melodies
Would do as background music. Nothing special to report here. Didn't suck to excess.
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Lazer Guided Melodies is the debut studio album by English space rock band Spiritualized.
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Dec 04 2023
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Nixon
Lambchop
Album 246 of 1001
Lambchop - Nixon
Serene. Peaceful. Chill. This album could be defined with any of those. I tire of the term "I really wanted to like this more than I do", but that is the case here. Seems so perfectly put together but the output is just "meh'. Vocals are on point, musicians are on point, production, as well. Not sure where it is going wrong. Another reviewer said "The emotional register of each song is perfectly uniform, bordering on monotone." That is an apt summation. Put them in there with Elliot Smith, Leonard Cohen, etc. I did like it.
3
Dec 05 2023
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Album 247 of 1001
Supertramp - Crime of the Century
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks: Bloody Well Right / Dreamer
For a long time, for me, Supertramp began with "Breakfast in America". Never took time to see if there were more, even though I was familiar with the couple of hits that had came from this album. I like this version just as much. Not a perfect album but very enjoyable. More prog and less pop than their later stuff.
4
Dec 06 2023
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1977
Ash
Album 249 of 1001
ash - 1977
Rating : 3 / 5
Nice listen. Nothing too remarkable but some decent tunes. Think Buzzcocks, Dinosaur Jr. and Sonic Youth..
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1977 is the debut studio album by Northern Irish rock band Ash. It was released on 6 May 1996
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Dec 07 2023
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Album 250 of 1001
The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs
Rating : 2 / 5
3 Hours of "silly" long songs, it seems. Interesting but that doesn't make it entertaining. I did half of it.
2
Dec 08 2023
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Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
Album 251 of 1001
Country Joe & The Fish - Electric Music for the Mind and Body
Rating : 3 / 5
Good listen. Everybody needs to know about Country Joe & The Fish, Not the most earth shattering album but I do like their music.
3
Dec 09 2023
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
Album 252 of 1001
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Wasn't blown away but didn't mind listening. Kind of 'meh'. Haven't listened to a lot of Radiohead so don't know how it compares to their others. I'll find out, at some point.
3
Dec 10 2023
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Sound Affects
The Jam
Album 253 of 1001
The Jam - Sound Affects
Rating : 4 / 5
I was skeptical going in, thinking that this was just another British pop band thrown in to fill a space and rep the UK. Was proven wrong as this was a fun album with some catchy tunes. The bass was going hard all the way through. Good stuff. Would recommend if you aren't familiar.
4
Dec 11 2023
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Album 254 of 1001
Grant Lee Buffalo - Fuzzy
Rating : 3 / 5
Good album. Nothing that is going to leave me wanting more. Wouldn't be reluctant to listen again. Sounds like one that could grow on some.
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Fuzzy is the debut studio album by American rock band Grant Lee Buffalo, released in 1993 by Slash Records. According to the band's website, "Fuzzy would galvanize the sound of Grant Lee Buffalo, i.e., the acoustic feedback howl of overdriven 12-string guitars, melodic distorto-bass, tribal drum bombast, the old world churn of pump organs and parlor pianos."R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe praised Fuzzy as "the best album of the year hands down".
3
Dec 12 2023
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Album 255 of 1001
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible Rating : 3 / 5
I expected more.
3
Dec 13 2023
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The World is a Ghetto
War
Album 256 of 1001
War - The World is a Ghetto
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Cisco Kid
A personal favorite. Great tunes with some meaningful themes. War is a fun band. Hate that this is the only album of theirs on the list. I also really like "Why Can't We Be Friends". Have vinyl and cd of each. Good stuff.
5
Dec 14 2023
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Legalize It
Peter Tosh
Album 257 of 1001
War - The World is a Ghetto
Rating : 4 / 5
I've heard this a few times now and like it more each time. I feel it is on par with Marley.
4
Dec 15 2023
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
Album 258 of 1001
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV
Rating : 5 / 5
LEAST Favorite Track : The Battle of Evermore
Great album. Who can argue? I can only point out the track I liked the least. Can't really claim a total favorite, but I do lean towards Going to California a bit.
5
Dec 16 2023
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The Blueprint
JAY Z
Album 259 of 1001
Jay-Z - The Blueprint Rating : 3 / 5
Not for me. Just a matter of taste, I suppose. A couple of tracks that I found somewhat enjoyable.
3
Dec 17 2023
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Pump
Aerosmith
Album 260 of 1001
Aerosmith - Pump
Rating : / 5
LEAST Favorite Track :
5
Dec 18 2023
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
Album 261 of 1001
The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
Rating : 5 / 5 (Rounded Up)
At the core, this is the period/genre of music I enjoy most. It was released just a couple of months before I was born, surely in anticipation of my arrival. Such a classic sound. Sort of Beatle-esque? Sure but still they are their own. Listening through the 1001 Albums playlist from the beginning to around number 830 (and still going), I have heard a lot of The Byrds. More than maybe should be on the list. This album encompasses their sound the best. Everything else was just gravy. I'm surprised at the low number of plays many of these songs have on Spotify. This is a very, very good album. I wish more would listen.
5
Dec 19 2023
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Album 262 of 1001
Keith Jarrett - The Köln Concert
Rating : 4 / 5
I don't think there is much in the genre that can claim to be any better than this. If you enjoy hearing a great pianist play, this should be required listening. Such a joy to listen to. If you listen closely, you can hear Jarrett, himself, let out with his own howls of joy, as he plays. I first heard this several months ago as I was listening through the 1001 Albums playlist and it just blew me away. One of those that stuck with me for a few days. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys some great piano playing.
4
Dec 20 2023
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Album 263 of 1001
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
Rating : 4 / 5
4
Dec 21 2023
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
Album 264 of 1001
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators Rating : 3 / 5
Nice album. Not one I'd likely come back to, but still a good listen
3
Dec 22 2023
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Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Album 265 of 1001
Shivkumar Sharma - Call of the Valley
Rating : 3 / 5
Not really sure what to do with this one. I did listen all the way through, so that says something. The instrumental album follows a day in the life of an Indian shepherd from Kashmir. I'm not familiar enough with Indian music to say I could follow that story. It is peaceful. Great meditation sounds, though. Very peaceful. Tranquil.
3
Dec 23 2023
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Album 266 of 1001
Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters
Rating : 4 / 5
Great album. Some great funky jazz here.
4
Dec 24 2023
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Album 267 of 1001
The Avalanches - Since I Left You
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : Frontier Psychiatrist
Interesting album. Though I was getting into a more electronica album but it had more going on. Some fun tracks. Couple of them good for the 'Liked' list.
3
Dec 25 2023
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São Paulo Confessions
Suba
Album 267 of 1001
Suba - São Paulo Confessions
Rating : 2 / 5
Doesn't really do much for me. It isn't the worst thing to listen to, but just doesn't make me want to hear more. The language barrier is part of it, I'm sure.
2
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Album 268 of 1001
A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector - Various Artists
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Darlene Love
Nice listen for Christmas morning. Since David Letterman went off the air, I've missed my yearly fix of Darlene Love singing Baby Please Come Home. Was good to hear it here. Other songs feature The Crystals, The Ronettes & Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans. Awkward final track featuring a message from Phil Spector, who would find his place as a convicted murderer. Nevertheless, it is still a great Christmas album.
4
Dec 27 2023
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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Album 269 of 1001
New York Dolls - New York Dolls
Rating : 4 / 5
I do like some glam rock. They are their own, but if I have to compare them to others, I'd say think the Rolling Stones gone punk. I do like this album.
4
Dec 28 2023
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Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Album 270 of 1001
Cypress Hill - Cypress Hill Rating : 3 / 5
Not really my thing. It was better than some yet not as good as others. I didn't dislike it. Good debut album.
3
Dec 29 2023
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The Bends
Radiohead
Album 271 of 1001
Radiohead - The Bends Rating : 4 / 5
Good album. Did me well as I made breakfast this morning. A little less grunge than their first album. One to keep.
4
Dec 30 2023
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Album 272 of 1001
Parliament - Mothership Connection
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Give Up the Funk
I love this album. Easily my choice, if funk is the goal.
4
Dec 31 2023
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
Album 274 of 1001
The Fall - This Nation's Saving Grace
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Favorite Track : My New House
Enjoyed much more than I expected. Nice background noise for what turned to be a morning of sad news.
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This Nation's Saving Grace is the eighth studio album by English post-punk band the Fall, released in 1985. The album emphasizes Brix's pop sensibilities and guitar hooks.
4
Jan 01 2024
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Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
Album 275 of 1001
Jazmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales
Rating : 2 / 5
No clue as to why this would be on a list of albums that one needs to hear before they die. Even for its genre, I heard nothing special here. Nothing that hasn't been done by others before and since.
2
Jan 02 2024
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
Album 276 of 1001
Radiohead - Amnesiac
Rating : 4 / 5
Another Radiohead I like but just doesn't go over the top, for me. I think they may be a constant 4/5 band, for my listening.
4
Jan 03 2024
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Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
Album 277 of 1001
Koffi Olomide - Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche Rating : 2 / 5
Language barrier and musical style keep me from considering this anything more than some pleasant background noise. Don't know anything of the guy, just not really for me.
2
Jan 04 2024
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Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Album 278 of 1001
Fairport Convention - Unhalfbricking Rating : 3 / 5
British Folk Rock. Not something I run across every day. An enjoyable, mellow album.
3
Jan 05 2024
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Album 279 of 1001
Jungle Brothers - Done By The Forces Of Nature
Rating : 4 / 5
Liked this one. Classified as Hip Hop, but have seen it referred to as Pop Rap, which I can go with. Good natured, fun album.
4
Jan 06 2024
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Album 280 of 1001
Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Suzanne
I've gotten really enjoy some Leonard Cohen. Awesome songwriter, interesting guy, wonderful recordings. He has became a favorite.
4
Jan 07 2024
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Shaft
Isaac Hayes
Album 281 of 1001
Issac Hayes - Shaft Rating : 2 / 5
Aside from the theme song, this is nothing but background music. No songs to be found here.
2
Jan 08 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Album 282 of 1001
Deep Purple - Made in Japan
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Highway Star / Smoke on the Water / Lazy
I'm not real big on live albums but this is one of the few exceptions. Gets a little long in parts, but a great album, indeed.
4
Jan 09 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Album 283 of 1001
Sly & The Family Stone - Stand! Rating : 4 / 5
Good album. Even on a day where I'm sick as a dog, it was a good listen.
4
Jan 10 2024
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Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
Album 284 of 1001
The Charlatans - Tellin' Stories Rating : 3 / 5
Some average British pop. Doesn't belong on the list.
3
Jan 11 2024
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
Album 285 of 1001
Spirit - Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Rating : 4 / 5
I thought this was ok when I first heard it a couple of months ago while listening through the playlist. I liked it a bit more this time. I suspect that I would like it even more if I listen again. Good album.
4
Jan 12 2024
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Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
Album 286 of 1001
Astrud Gilberto - Beach Samba
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : You Didn't Have to Be So Nice / Parade
I like me some Bossa nova. Really wanted to give it a 5 but have to keep my senses. Just love the sound. Makes me want to dance. Small flashbacks of 60s & 70s game shows, for some reason. Love her voice.
4
Jan 13 2024
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Be
Common
Album 287 of 1001
Common - Be
Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : It's Your World
Likely serves its purpose well (hence the rating) but does nothing extra for me. I prefer music.
3
Jan 14 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album 288 of 1001
Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Simple Man
Just a great album. I've been waiting for this one to pop up. When I last heard it a few months ago, as I was listening through the playlist, I earned a new respect for it. I have always known the songs on this album as individual tunes, having never really sat down and just put the album on of my own accord. I knew that as I listened this time, I wanted to hone in on the 3 songs that I felt are weakest on the album and give them a closer listen.
The first 4 tracks are fire. When someone speaks of albums with the best opening songs, this is one that will come to mind. After that comes 'Things Goin' On', 'Mississippi Kid' and 'Poison Whiskey'. After my last listen, I felt that these 3 weren't quite up to the same level as the others on the album. I've changed my mind on that and will say my earlier opinion was based on an overall unfamiliarity with the tunes. They fit in quite well and aren't weak links, at all.
Awesome album. It is too bad that they were kind of pigeonholed by many and not ceded the ranking they deserve in recording history, by many.
5
Jan 15 2024
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
Album 289 of 1001
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Nobody Home / Mother / Comfortably Numb, In the Flesh, etc, etc.
While I enjoy the new music I've heard while listening through this list, it is still a joy when I see an old favorite pop up. Gives me a chance to start the day with some music I know I will enjoy. It has been a while since I listened to this album in one sitting. Every song on the album is on my 'Like" list and I hear them regularly. It was nice hearing the album from beginning to end, again. Different songs evoking different memories. Don't think anybody will ever be able to listen to this album and say it didn't hold up over time.
5
Jan 16 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Album 290 of 1001
Derek & The Dominos - Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Bell Bottom Blues
This is a great album. Kept looking for something specific to rate it lower, but it is just a great album.
5
Jan 17 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Album 291 of 1001
Massive Attack - Blue Lines
Rating : 2 / 5
Offers more than many of the "Electronica" albums but still just "meh".
2
Jan 18 2024
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
Album 292 of 1001
Mott the Hoople - Mott
Rating : 3.762 / 5
Favorite Track : All the Way from Memphis
I enjoy some glam rock. Also enjoy some Bowie and his influence is felt throughout. Probably some more to check out before I give an overall opinion on the artist, but I do enjoy this album.
4
Jan 19 2024
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Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Album 293 of 1001
Barry Adamson - Oedipus Schmoedipus
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : Vermillion Kisses / The Sweetest Embrace
Conceived as a soundtrack to an imaginary film. Interesting and unique. It is great and then sucks and then great again. A bit of so many things. Some trippy stuff. I was so ready to pan this album then here I am liking it. Another one of those silly British bands.
4
Jan 20 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Album 294 of 1001
The Cure - Seventeen Seconds
Rating : 3 / 5
I enjoyed this but that is about it. Nothing I'll run back to but wouldn't turn it off.
3
Jan 21 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Album 295 of 1001
Aretha Franklin - Lady Soul
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Chain of Fools / People Get Ready / Niki Hoeky, etc, etc.
Aretha singing some awesome tunes. What a great album. I tried to reason rating it lower, but couldn't. One of the best ever in it's category.
5
Jan 22 2024
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Album 296 of 1001
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Pictures At An Exhibition
Rating : 3.5 / 5
There was probably a time when I would have thought this was the greatest thing put on vinyl. Now, I appreciate it, but it just doesn't hit the same. Don't get me wrong...it is good stuff...I just don't think it is great.
3
Jan 23 2024
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Album 297 of 1001
Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Rating : 4 / 5
Perfect representation of its genre. It was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant." That is something, I guess. Certainly a snapshot of a time gone by. Fun listen. It has "El Paso". Gets a bit repetitive.
4
Jan 24 2024
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Autobahn
Kraftwerk
Album 298 of 1001
Kraftwerk - Autobahn Rating : 1 / 5
This just sucks. Electronic bullshit.
1
Jan 25 2024
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High Violet
The National
Album 299 of 1001
The National - High Violet
Rating : 3 / 5
Good album. Reminder that a '3' is not a bad album. I wouldn't mind listening to this again or to others from them. Had never heard of them before this. Have a nice vibe to them.
3
Jan 26 2024
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Odelay
Beck
Album 300 of 1001
Beck - Odelay
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Track : The New Pollution / Where It's At
I bought this cd right after he won the grammys for it back in mid-90s. I think I listened once and it has been sitting in my cd case since. I should have listened to it more, as it was a good purchase. I enjoy this album. Some say he should have picked a genre and stuck with it throughout the album. I like the variety. Good stuff.
4
Jan 27 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Album 301 of 1001
Hugh Masekela - Home Is Where The Music Is
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Enjoyed listening to this. Very relaxing, mellow jazz. Fine background music for going about your day.
4
Jan 28 2024
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Album 302 of 1001
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Rating : 4 / 5
Good album. Not my favorite genre. Well produced. I remember seeing it at the top of the charts and winning awards back in its day and always intended to listen. Glad I did. Probably one that deserves a closer look at the lyrics. Could be up for another listen. I enjoyed it.
4
Jan 29 2024
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Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Album 303 of 1001
Steve Earle - Guitar Town
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Meh. Sounds like most of the country music that was being released in 1986. Give him his due for a fine debut album. Good songwriting. Just not really my thing but I'll give credit where it is due.
4
Jan 30 2024
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
Album 304 of 1001
Michael Jackson - Thriller
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Beat It / Billie Jean / Wanna Be Starting Something
What can I say about Thriller? It is an icon of a moment in the music world. Aside from feeling that 'Baby Be Mine' and "The Lady in My Life" are the weak tracks, not much that I can pan about this album. It is one of those albums that takes me back to that time. It just puts you there. Good or bad.
5
Jan 31 2024
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London Calling
The Clash
Album 305 of 1001
The Clash - London Calling
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : London Calling / Lost in the Supermarket / Train in Vain
Just an entertaining album. I was late coming to this one. It was around a lot but just never bothered to listen until years later...or just didn't pay much attention to it, as I am sure it was being played around me. Glad I held something good back. While maybe not the punkiest album, it is considered by many to be the quintessential punk album. I wouldn't argue with that.
5
Feb 01 2024
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Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
Album 306 of 1001
Skunk Anansie - Post Orgasmic Chill
Rating : 3 / 5
"Post Orgasmic Chill is the third studio album by British rock band Skunk Anansie, first released in 1999." That quote is about all I know of this band. See this album classified as Metal/Hard Rock. Have to disagree with that. Is there such a thing as Metal Pop? Don't regret hearing it but probably won't go back.
3
Feb 02 2024
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Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Album 307 of 1001
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart - Rising Above Bedlam
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Nothing I can really recommend. Might mean more if I were British, I suppose. It is listenable but just kind of odd in a novelty sort of way.
2
Feb 03 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Album 308 of 1001
Duke Ellington - Ellington at Newport
Rating : 5 / 5
Back to the basics. I love the horns and Duke does it as well as any. What awesome sounds this album gives us. Paul Gonsalves's tenor saxophone solo on 'Diminuendo In Blue', alone, is well worth the ticket price. Put this one on, sit back, chill out in whatever manner you see fit. You can't miss with this one.
5
Feb 04 2024
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They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
Liars
Album 309 of 1001
Liars - They Were Wrong, So We Drowned Rating : 1 / 5
The band is described as "Noise Rock". That is apropos. One's noise is another's music, I guess.
1
Feb 05 2024
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Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
Album 310 of 1001
Pavement - Slanted And Enchanted
Rating : 3 / 5
I enjoyed it but couldn't really tell you much about what I listened to. Nothing really stood out. Likely more there than I pulled out from one listen.
3
Feb 06 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
Album 311 of 1001
Carole King - Tapestry
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : I Feel the Earth Move / It's Too Late / You've Got a Friend
Just a classic album. Can't deny the great collection of songs. Such a great songwriting talent that benefitted herself and other artists. Might not make its way to the top of my personal list but you can't argue its greatness.
5
Feb 07 2024
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Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
Album 312 of 1001
Hanoi Rocks - Back to Mystery City
Rating : 3 / 5
Classified as Hard Rock/Metal, but what I pick up from it is more of a Glam Metal. Good listen.
3
Feb 08 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
Album 313 of 1001
U2 - The Joshua Tree
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Have always had an odd relationship with this album. I want to like it but it evokes some times that I'd just as soon not recall. Still, I begrudgingly admit that it is a very good album that had a huge impact, at the time. Some great tunes, for sure.
5
Feb 09 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
Album 314 of 1001
Anthrax - Among the Living
Rating : 4 / 5
A bit harder than I'm usually into but sometimes it hits the spot, perfectly.
3
Feb 10 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Album 315 of 1001
Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine
Rating : 4 / 5
Nice album. Great debut. Released the day Clinton was elected President. It's political themes meshed perfectly for what was going on at the time...at this time, one could say. Anthrax yesterday and this today. I'm feeling energized!
4
Feb 11 2024
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Album 316 of 1001
Elvis Costello & The Attractions- Armed Forces
Rating : 4 / 5
Nice album. The New Wave kicking in. More political lyrics. Certainly more to look at with this one. Good listen.
4
Feb 12 2024
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1999
Prince
Album 317 of 1001
Prince - 1999
Rating : 4.5 / 5
This was a double album but, as far as hits, it was all about Disc 1 Side 1. Everything after that, while not as 'hit' worthy, sure provides some awesome background music. This album, a scruple-lacking stunning, blond older Nashville woman and a couple of shots of Crown Royal combined for some real turning of age stuff for an adventurous 17 year old small town high school senior on a weekly basis over 2 or 3 months...but I digress. Really good album. Left us wanting more and he soon delivered with Purple Rain.
4
Feb 13 2024
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Album 318 of 1001
Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
Rating : 5 / 5
Enjoy this, though maybe not as much as other Dylan albums but enough to give it this rating. Will need to go back and give the whole thing another listen, as this morning was the first in almost a year where somebody just totally screwed up my morning/listening routine. I've heard it many times before, so I knew where I stood on this one.
5
Feb 14 2024
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Album 319 of 1001
PJ Harvey - Let England Shake Rating : 3 / 5
I like early PJ Harvey. This left me thinking, "Old PJ Harvey". Nothing too special here for me.
3
Feb 15 2024
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
Album 320 of 1001
TV on the Radio - Dear Science Rating : 3 / 5
Favorite Track : DLZ
Another solid 3. Good listen but nothing to share around the dinner table.
3
Feb 16 2024
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Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Album 321 of 1001
Teenage Fanclub - Bandwagonesque
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Scottish alternative rock band, as described. I get a little more pop out of it. I like it. While no certain song stood out among the pack, the album as a whole was quite enjoyable. Good songs, good musicianship, good overall vibe. Will explore them a bit more.
4
Feb 17 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Album 322 of 1001
Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
Rating : 3.50 / 5
Such a pleasant album. Several songs seem like they could be the soundtrack for some feel good movie where everything is jus A-OK. Just right for those quiet meditative moments. Great artist. Gone way too soon.
3
Feb 18 2024
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Album 323 of 1001
The Icarus Line - Penance Soiree Rating : 1 / 5
Haven't rated any other rock album this low. Just nothing really there, for me I saw a review on the album that stated, "this is what you'd hear on a network tv show when they need some "edgy" rock music, like in CSI when they go to a seedy club to question someone, or when a main character spins out." That fits.
1
Feb 19 2024
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Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
Album 324 of 1001
Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Rating : 3.5 / 5
While being a decent album of ballads, I see no reason how an album that has been out for less than 3 years could be included on a list of albums that you must hear "before you die". It hasn't stood the test of time needed to prove itself worthy of that consideration. That being said, for its genre, it is a fine album. Nice songwriting, production & performance. Will add her to the list of impressive singer/songwriters I've found as I go through the list.
3
Feb 20 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Album 325 of 1001
Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love
Rating : 3 / 5
I wanted to like this more than I do. There is some earlier Kate Bush I like a lot but this just doesn't hit the same spot. Decent album but that is about it, for me.
3
Feb 21 2024
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Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
Album 326 of 1001
Cee Lo Green - Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Just not my thing but enjoy it as much or more than some others of the same genre.
2
Feb 22 2024
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Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
Album 327 of 1001
The Stranglers - IV (Rattus Norvegicus)
Rating : 3 / 5
Good enough British Punk/Pop. Nothing that will resonate for too long but a decent listen.
3
Feb 23 2024
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Smile
Brian Wilson
Album 328 of 1001
Brian Wilson - Smile
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Heroes and Villains / Good Vibrations
I did smile when I saw this pop up as my album of the day. This is another cd I bought right after it was released back in 2004. I listened to a song or two and then put it back in the case and there it sat for almost 20 years. I pulled it out a year or so ago and it has become one of my favorites. There is a video of the live performance on youtube that should be checked out. Many panned this hard, but I love it. One of those special releases that come along once in a blue moon...even if it takes 20 years to figure it out.
5
Feb 24 2024
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Album 329 of 1001
The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Sympathy for the Devil
Though it is short on the hits, the ones it does have are some of the best. Great overall album. Nice bluesy Stones.
5
Feb 25 2024
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Dry
PJ Harvey
Album 330 of 1001
PJ Harvey - Dry Rating : 4 / 5
This is the PJ Harvey I enjoy. Had one of her later albums several days ago and it just didn't hit the same. Really enjoy this one. Another impressive female rocker who I didn't know much about before starting this.
4
Feb 26 2024
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Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Album 331 of 1001
The Beach Boys - Surf's Up
Rating : 4 / 5
Not the Beach Boys we all think of when we think of The Beach Boys. Interesting album. Certainly deserves another listen and I suspect I'll like it more the 2nd time. Some socially conscious stuff and ending with the Brian Wilson type tunes I've come to love.
4
Feb 27 2024
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Album 332 of 1001
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
Rating : 4 / 5
This has been a favorite for a few years now. Certainly bolstered by the awesome title track, but the whole album is a really good listen. My go-to for some awesome funk.
4
Feb 28 2024
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
Album 333 of 1001
Waylon Jennings - Honky Tonk Heroes
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Country certainly isn't my regular go-to but if I do, this is something I would likely put on. Such a short album at around 27 minutes. Just get into it good and it is over.
3
Feb 29 2024
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Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
Album 334 of 1001
Ghostface Killah - Fishscale Rating : 2/ 5
Decent album. Still not my thing, but this one was not all bad. A bit juvenile at times, but aren't we all?
2
Mar 01 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Album 335 of 1001
PJ Harvey - Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
Rating : 4 / 5
The 3rd album from PJ Harvey that this generator has put out for me in just over 2 weeks. I'm not complaining. This is another great one. Possibly my favorite so far from her.
4
Mar 02 2024
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
Album 336 of 1001
Billy Joel - The Stranger
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Vienna
I willed this one to come up on the generator this morning. One of my all time favorites from one of my all time favorite artists. I knew it would pop up one day.
Reading some of the reviews, I see that there is a lot of Billy Joel hate out there that I just don't understand. I've never heard anybody profess him to be the king of rock or anything like that but I understand we all have our preferences.
I had obtained this album and 52nd Street by the fall of '79. For my birthday, my mother gave me all of his previous released albums. I was in heaven for sure. Spend many, many hours over the next few years getting to know every word and note on every single song. I sang with Billy Joel until I couldn't sing any longer.
This is the stuff I was listening to while others were listening to all of the classics that I'm now becoming more familiar with. Good times, for sure. Great memories. Wish I still had my Piano Man airbrushed shirt.
5
Mar 03 2024
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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Album 337 of 1001
Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel 3 Rating : 4 / 5
Good album. Probably one of his best. A lot going on and worth another listen.
4
Mar 04 2024
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
Album 338 of 1001
Sonic Youth - E.V.O.L. Rating : 2 / 5
I'm sure this scratches somebody's itch
2
Mar 05 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
Album 339 of 1001
Prince - Purple Rain
Rating : 5 / 5
Least Favorite Track : Computer Blue
Another old favorite. I was determined to listen through with a clear mind and be a fair judge, although I know I already love the album. After listening, I feel the same. Awesome album all the way through. A couple of less favorite songs, but still can't complain about those. Some great memories come with this one but it is the music than earns the rating.
5
Mar 06 2024
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Album 340 of 1001
Pet Shop Boys - Actually
Rating : 3 / 5
Wasn't terrible but nothing to write home about. Reminded me how much radio play they got back in the day. Certainly brings flashes of the 80s.
3
Mar 07 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Album 341 of 1001
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps
Rating : 5 / 5
Was ready to rate this a point lower, but I really enjoy this album. Extra point for really entertaining me. It has been a bit since I listened to Neil and was happy to see this pop up for the album of the day.
5
Mar 08 2024
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The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Album 342 of 1001
Ray Charles - The Genius Of Ray Charles
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Hard not to enjoy this album. Great talent, great songs. Guess this is more a record label's release rather than Ray Charles' release as I can't see him calling himself a "genius". Either way, it is a great listen.
4
Mar 09 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Album 343 of 1001
The Kinks are The Village Green Preservation Society
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Picture Book / Animal Farm
Fun album. Not a bad song in the bunch. This is one I'll put on again.
5
Mar 10 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Album 344 of 1001
Jimmy Smith - Back At The Chicken Shack
Rating : 4 / 5
Some great jazz. If you want something that sounds like you're sitting at a smoky jazz club back in the day...this is the one.
4
Mar 11 2024
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
Album 345 of 1001
Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones
Rating : 5/ 5
Tom Waits is one of my all time favorites and this is one of his best albums, in my opinion. There is no other rating I could even consider. He moves away from his piano-based songwriting towards "unusual instrumentation and a somewhat more abstract and experimental rock approach".
He is one to check out if you aren't familiar with him. He has been described as "The free spirit who watched from the fringes. Tom Waits is a kind of modern troubadour, putting his husky, rasping voice to use singing his lyrical love letters to the outsiders, the drifters and the nonconformists."
5
Mar 12 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Album 346 of 1001
Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends
Rating : 5/ 5
Favorite Tracks :America / Old Friends
A simply beautiful album. I'm being blessed with some favorites, lately. I used to wear out some Simon & Garfunkel on vinyl back in the day. Loved all of their older stuff and then they came out with the Concert in Central Park album, which is still an all time favorite. Can't go wrong with them.
5
Mar 13 2024
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Album 346 of 1001
Queens of the Stone Age - Queens of the Stone Age
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Some good rock but nothing that makes me want to go back for more.
3
Mar 14 2024
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
Album 347 of 1001
The United States Of America - The United States Of America
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Interesting album. Psychedelic stuff. Certainly representative of the time. Not sure how well it has held up. A good listen and a good one to share with those who enjoy the genre.
3
Mar 15 2024
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Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Album 348 of 1001
The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
Rating : 3.5 / 5
A "mixture of traditional Irish music, traditional Scottish music, country music, and rock and roll." Another that is a fine album but nothing really leaves me wanting more. No doubt it is someone's favorite.
3
Mar 16 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Album 350 of 1001
Jurassic 5 - Power In Numbers
Rating : 3 / 5
This is some hip hop I can deal with. Some entertaining moments.
3
Mar 17 2024
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Tommy
The Who
Album 351 of 1001
The Who - Tommy
Rating : 4 / 5
I've always liked this album. A couple of decades went by between listens but was good to hear again. Resulted in a couple of awesome pinball machines as well, but I digress.
4
Mar 18 2024
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Copper Blue
Sugar
Album 352 of 1001
Sugar - Copper Blue
Rating : 3.5 / 5
I like this. While it didn't have any tracks that stood out and above any other, it as a pretty decent album from beginning to end. I was expecting more of a punk sound, as the band includes Bob Mould from Husker Du, but it is more melodic. Good listen.
3
Mar 19 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Album 353 of 1001
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
Rating : 2 / 5
Don't really know where to do with this one. While I like Snoop as a personality and recognize his talent, I just can't fully support something that I feel brought nothing but negativity onto our nations youth. Hate to sound like a prude, but it is what it is. A fine album for someone mature but it is just one of many that brings nothing positive and a whole lot of negative to those who aren't (some adults included). Felt that way about a couple of earlier ones but didn't express it. To think people were complaining about Elvis. They had no idea of what was down the road.
2
Mar 20 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Album 354 of 1001
The Young Gods - L'Eau Rouge
Rating : 1.5 / 5
Rock in French from a Swiss band. Didn't do it for me. Interesting, though.
2
Mar 21 2024
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Real Life
Magazine
Album 355 of 1001
Magazine - Real Life
Rating : 3 / 5
Meh. A good solid 3. Wasn't a waste of my time but probably won't think about it again.
3
Mar 22 2024
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Album 356 of 1001
Butthole Surfers - Locust Abortion Technician
Rating : 4 / 5
Their 'Electriclarryland" album is a favorite and I hoped that I would like this one, as well. While it didn't seem to hit that mark, it is certainly the Butthole Surfers and I like it. They are an acquired taste, for sure. I've been known to like some weird stuff. If you've only heard of them but never heard them, give a listen. I would recommend Electriclarryland over this one, but this would be a fine start, as well. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
4
Mar 23 2024
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Album 357 of 1001
Frank Zappa - Hot Rats
Rating : 5 / 5
Frank Zappa is a longtime favorite and there are a couple of his albums (Joe's Garage & You are What you Is) which have been by my side for many years. Not being as familiar with this one, I had my doubts that it could hold up. Hold up, it does. There were a couple of tracks I was already familiar with and even on my 'Liked Songs' list. Just an awesome listen. Some great musicianship sans some of the goofiness that many seem to have issues with when it comes to Zappa. This is one to keep close.
5
Mar 24 2024
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Album 358 of 1001
Deep Purple - Deep Purple In Rock
Rating : 4 / 5
While no song really stood out from the others, the album was rocking from beginning to end. Though I've never listed anything from Deep Purple on my list when asked who my favorites are, I've also never heard anything from them that I didn't like, at least a bit. Great album.
4
Mar 25 2024
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It's Too Late to Stop Now
Van Morrison
Album 359 of 1001
Van Morrison - It's Too Late to Stop Now
Rating : 4 / 5
Not too many live albums I'm big on. I can add this to the list of those that I do enjoy. The clarity is such that I wonder if it is all live. Great tunes, great performance. Makes you want to be there.
4
Mar 26 2024
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Album 360 of 1001
A Tribe Called Quest - People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
Rating : 2 / 5
Too much sampling for my taste. Had some positive moments. Came across as somewhat elementary.
2
Mar 27 2024
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Album 361 of 1001
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country
Rating : 5 / 5
Awesome album. Not much more needs to be said. Just listen for yourself.
5
Mar 28 2024
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
Album 362 of 1001
Willie Nelson - Stardust
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Track : Georgia On My Mind
A really enjoyable album that could appeal to most anyone. Was already familiar with all songs, so it was a pleasant revisit. Found myself thinking of the club owner in the Purple Rain sequence from the movie who was indifferent at first but then nodding his head in acceptance by the end. That is kind of how I feel when this album ends. Just an agreeable nodding of the head.
5
Mar 29 2024
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Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
Album 363 of 1001
Terence Trent D'Arby - Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Technically, its a pretty good album. Good production, decent songs, decent performance. I can appreciate what he has put together here but it doesn't resonate fully with me. I imagine he liked it enough for us all.
3
Mar 30 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Album 364 of 1001
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Rating : 4/ 5
Great album. Always liked Al Green and was happy to see this pop up as album of the day. One to go to if soul is the goal.
4
Mar 31 2024
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Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
Album 365 of 1001
Minutemen - Double Nickels On The Dime
Rating : 3.5/ 5
Some fun punk. I didn't expect much from this but it surprised me. Very bass centric. A lot of short, to the point, songs. A few tracks brought Captain Beefheart to mind. Just an overall decent album. I'd listen again.
3
Apr 01 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
Album 366 of 1001
Van Halen - Van Halen
Rating : 5/ 5
Favorite Tracks : All Side 1 & Jamie's Cryin'...& Ice Cream Man
Nice offering on the completion of my first calendar year (leap day) doing this. Just a classic. Simple as that. A couple of the tracks that I always felt were weaker didn't leave me feeling the same. A strong album all the way through.
5
Apr 02 2024
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Album 367 of 1001
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory
Rating : 4/ 5
Awesome album. For me, it just doesn't hit the level of Bayou Country, which I had just a few days ago. Nevertheless, it is still a top notch album including some classic tracks.
4
Apr 03 2024
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Album 368 of 1001
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Ghosteen
Rating : 3/ 5
Kind of depressing...but done in Nick Cave style. Can't really listen to this one for enjoyment. If I decide to listen to Nic Cave again, I might listen...but he has others that are better. Written and recorded soon after his son's death, the album "explores themes of loss, death and existentialism, as well as empathy, faith and optimism.". Not really one to dance to.
3
Apr 04 2024
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
Album 369 of 1001
Buzzcocks - Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Good album. I'm appreciating the punk scene more than I might have in the past. I like this one. They wouldn't have came to mind before but will now.
3
Apr 05 2024
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New Wave
The Auteurs
Album 370 of 1001
The Auteurs - New Wave
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : How Could I Be Wrong / American Guitars
Little bit of British Pop/Rock. I enjoyed this. I often feel that there is way too many UK bands on this list but then it gives me one like this that I may have never noticed otherwise. British pop done well.
4
Apr 06 2024
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Bossanova
Pixies
Album 371 of 1001
Pixies - Bossanova
Rating : 5 / 5
I've grown to like the Pixies. Even more into Black Francis' releases as Frank Black. They get an extra point just because I enjoy them so and I didn't do Surfer Rosa justice when it was album of the day. Probably not a 5 to many others but today it is, for me.
5
Apr 07 2024
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KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
Album 372 of 1001
Ministry - KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Rating : 1.5 / 5
Described as 'Industrial Metal'. Didn't do anything for me. Hints of Butthole Surfers during one track, but that didn't hold.
1
Apr 08 2024
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Close To The Edge
Yes
Album 373 of 1001
Yes - Close to the Edge
Rating : 4 / 5
No argument that Yes is an awesome band. While an unarguably great album, I think this is one I would have gotten more excited about in my younger years than now. Think it is probably worth listening again while giving more attention to the lyrics. As I've considered before, I may just not be as big of a prog fan as I thought.
4
Apr 09 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Album 374 of 1001
Eminem - The Slim Shady LP
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Atrocious language. Some subject matters just as bad. Doesn't declare war against society and encourage others to do the same...which many in the genre do. Has some comic relief elements. Regardless of one's opinion, it is a very well produced album. Nothing greatly positive here, for sure, but can't offer an opinion if you don't listen to it. I do like the album, just don't fully embrace it.... After this ended, my 1001 Album playlist picked up where I had left off with Drive By Truckers album Southern Rock Opera. Great album.
5
Apr 10 2024
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Tago Mago
Can
Album 375 of 1001
Can - Tago Mago
Rating : 3 / 5
My opinion on this one changed several times as I listened. Described by one reviewer as "a combination of rock, funk, psychedelic freak out, avant-garde jazz improv, elevator muzak, proto techno, stoned mantra, and trippy tape loop experimentation". If I had this on vinyl, the first side would be worn out and the 2nd would remain untouched, other than the initial play. Side 1 = B+ Side 2 = D+
3
Apr 11 2024
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Rio
Duran Duran
Album 376 of 1001
Duran Duran - Rio
Rating : 4 / 5
New Wave. Pop. Whatever you want to call it. I dig this album. Good songs. Great beat. Bass is awesome all the way through. Brings waves of nostalgia. Great representation of the time.
4
Apr 12 2024
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Album 377 of 1001
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Crosby, Stills & Nash
Rating : 4.5 / 5
From memory, I expected this to be a perfect one, but just misses for me. The newer releases of this album contains 'Teach Your Children', which would certainly help boost it but that was not on the original release. Makes me want to listed to CSNY. Certainly some classic songs and is a classic album, no doubt.
4
Apr 13 2024
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Who's Next
The Who
Album 378 of 1001
The Who - Who's Next
Rating : 5 / 5
All great tracks. Awesome, classic album, in my opinion. Start with Baba O'Riley and end with Won't Get Fooled Again. It's all gravy
5
Apr 14 2024
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Electric
The Cult
Album 379 of 1001
The Cult - Electric
Rating : 3 / 5
If you traveled to another part of the country to visit your cousin and he raved all about some band who he thought was the greatest thing since sliced bread but they were only known in that region...this could be them.
3
Apr 15 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Album 380 of 1001
Michael Kiwanuka - KIWANUKA
Rating : 3.5 / 5
I enjoyed this album. Released in 2019, it is part of the updated 1001 Album list. Wasn't familiar. Good stuff. Classified as Soul/Folk, yet had a Best Rock Album nomination, so hard to categorize. Sometimes a category isn't needed. This is just a good listen, no label needed.
3
Apr 16 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Album 381 of 1001
Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced
Rating : 5 / 5
Easy one. Four tracks that are on many lists of 500 top songs, ever and the rest hold their own. What can I say? Just an awesome album. Has been called a "perfect" album. I'll stop short of that but it would certainly be in contention, if such a thing is possible.
5
Apr 17 2024
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Highly Evolved
The Vines
Album 382 of 1001
The Vines - Highly Evolved
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Good album. Would likely go back and listen again. I read there are some Nirvana comparisons. In style, maybe, but not in the final product.
"debut studio album by Australian alternative rock band The Vines. It was released on 14 July 2002"
3
Apr 18 2024
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The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
Album 383 of 1001
CHVRCHES - The Bones Of What You Believe
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Electronica Pop. For me, it is listenable. Probably a favorite of some. I can see the appeal but it just doesn't hit for me.
2
Apr 19 2024
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Album 384 of 1001
The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
Rating : 1 / 5
I may have liked this when I was 13, if this genre was the thing. Now, not so much. Pretty much nonsensical and juvenile, hip hop.
1
Apr 20 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Album 385 of 1001
Joni Mitchell - Court And Spark
Rating : 4 / 5
I enjoyed this more than I anticipated. There are times when I think Joni Mitchell was just the right person who was there at just the right time and is overrated. Then there are times when I hear something like "Help Me" and I'm forced to reconsider. Maybe just not totally for me as her lyrics are what her songs are all about, rather than the music. In my very first post in this project I mentioned that my favorite music is related to the music...not the lyrics. There are some exceptions. Some of her songs may be among those.
3
Apr 21 2024
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
Album 386 of 1001
The Divine Comedy - A Short Album About Love
Rating : 2.5 / 5
I like some odd stuff. Some nice baritone crooning. From the 90s but sounded as if it would have been a couple of decades earlier. A nice roadside attraction.
2
Apr 22 2024
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Album 387 of 1001
Rating : Dusty Springfield - A Girl Called Dusty
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Some great classic tunes. Brings to mind the time I spend around 5th or 6th grade wearing out the American Graffiti soundtrack. Kind of at the end of one musical era as another began.
3
Apr 23 2024
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Album 388 of 1001
Talking Heads - Talking Heads 77
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Awesome debut album. I got to know them when they appeared on SNL in '79. Would have liked to have been turned on to this one back then. What a force.
5
Apr 24 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
Album 389 of 1001
Emmylou Harris - Pieces Of The Sky
Rating : 3.5 / 5
A visit back to the country music I enjoy. Beautiful voice.
3
Apr 25 2024
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Nowhere
Ride
Album 390 of 1001
Ride - Nowhere
Rating : 1.5 / 5
I just don't really have any real interest in this "Shoegaze" genre. Does nothing for the music lover in me.
1
Apr 26 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Album 391 of 1001
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
Rating : 3.85 / 5
For some reason, I was prepared to dislike this album but have been pleasantly surprised. My main thought after listening is that I should listen again. Certainly not the most uplifting album but there is something there and I'm going to find it.
3
Apr 27 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
Album 392 of 1001
Beastie Boys - Licensed To Ill
Rating : 4 / 5
Some awesome references. How can I not like something that references Abe Vigoda? I'm not big on the sampling and this is full of it but what they've done with it is pretty good. While it may not get my musical juices fully flowing, it is very entertaining.
4
Apr 28 2024
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Fromohio
fIREHOSE
Album 393 of 1001
fIREHOSE - Fromohio
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Listened through and I mostly remember twangy guitar punk. Just a meh. Nothing I'd go back to, on purpose.
2
Apr 29 2024
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Django Django
Django Django
Album 394 of 1001
Django Django - Django Django
Rating : 3 / 5
Not a bad album, though likely forgettable. Listed as 'rock' but I would put it more in the pop category. Released in 2012 but has a sound of decades earlier.
3
Apr 30 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Album 395 of 1001
Johnny Cash - Johnny Cash at San Quentin
Rating : 4 / 5
Quite familiar with this one and it is hard not to like it. Not a perfect album but certainly unique and entertaining. He was obviously having a great time.
4
May 01 2024
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Goo
Sonic Youth
Album 396 of 1001
Sonic Youth - Goo
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Another that is a fine listen but not sure how quickly I'd go back to it. Does leave me open to hear a bit more from them.
3
May 02 2024
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
Album 397 of 1001
Blue Cheer - Vincebus Eruptum
Rating : 3 / 5
Just enough of a mess to be somewhat enjoyable.
3
May 03 2024
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Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Album 398 of 1001
Turbonegro - Apocalypse Dudes
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Who doesn't need a little Norwegian punk to start their day? Not a masterpiece but I didn't not enjoy it. The music is better than the lyrics, which one could assume they wrote while in middle school.
3
May 04 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Album 399 of 1001
N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton
Rating : 1 / 5
A bunch of clowns contributing to the ruination of a large swath of society. Hate to sound like an old man yelling at clouds, but there is nothing redeemable about this crap. Any bit of talent or production is overshadowed by the overall end product. Their so-called "message" could have been delivered without encouraging so much of the youth to be total trash.
1
May 05 2024
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Album 400 of 1001
Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
Rating : 2.5 / 5
An ok listen but just really low energy. Compared to Coldplay. Just meh.
3
May 06 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
Album 401 of 1001
Fela Kuti - Zombie
Rating : 4 / 5
Great album. Jazz, Funk, Soul. Has a bit of everything.
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"Zombie is a studio album by Nigerian Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. It was released in Nigeria by Coconut Records in 1976, and in the United Kingdom by Creole Records in 1977.The album criticized the Nigerian government; and it is thought to have resulted in the murder of Kuti's mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and the destruction of his commune by the military."
4
May 07 2024
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Virgin Suicides
Air
Album 402 of 1001
Air - Virgin Suicides
Rating : 2.5 / 5
An interesting listen. Not the normal "soundtrack". Nice listening experience but can't recall any "songs" to mention.
2
May 08 2024
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Sex Packets
Digital Underground
Album 403 of 1001
Digital Underground - Sex Packets
Rating : 3 / 5
Never had a strong knowledge of the Hip Hop scene. Only what I've heard here and there over the years. After hearing quite a bit during this project, Digital Underground is one of my favorites. A bit silly, a bit immature, maybe...but they're having a good time and not encouraging their listeners to act out.. A fun listen. I like Humpty.
3
May 09 2024
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The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Album 404 of 1001
Kate Bush - The Sensual World
Rating : 3 / 5
Good album if the mood is right. Very low key. Nice voice. Nice sounds.
3
May 10 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Album 405 of 1001
Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Very good jazz. Not my favorite from the genre but certainly a fine listen.
3
May 11 2024
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Elastica
Elastica
Album 407of 1001
Elastica - Elastica
Rating : 3.5 / 5
I liked this. Nothing earth shattering that changed the world of music but was a fine listen. Some poppy toned down British punk.
3
May 12 2024
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Justified
Justin Timberlake
Album 407 of 1001
Justin Timberlake - Justified
Rating : 1 / 5
I just didn't care for this, at all. Nothing for me here.
1
May 13 2024
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Very
Pet Shop Boys
Album 408 of 1001
Pet Shop Boys - Very
Rating : 3 / 5
There hasn't been a time when I thought, "I want to listen to some Pet Shop Boys", but I've never heard them and wanted to turn them off. This was released in the early 90s but it still gives me that mid to late 80s feel of a John Hughes film. Good listen. Won't be putting it on my favorites list but it will pop up again someday and bring that feeling of the time once again.
3
May 14 2024
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Album 409 of 1001
The Divine Comedy - Casanova
Rating : 3.5 / 5
This is called "pop" but that would be like putting someone unique in the way of Leonard Cohen in the pop category. The Divine Comedy is in it's own type of category. Good listen but no big hits jumping out. Basically just an experience. Some like it, some don't. Maybe something like "theatrical pop" would cover it....or "classical pop".
3
May 15 2024
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
Album 410 of 1001
King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic
Rating : 3.5 / 5
As I once stated, I might not be as big of a prog fan as I once though. Fine listen. Wasn't really in the mood for it.
3
May 16 2024
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Album 411 of 1001
Mercury Rev - Deserter's Songs
Rating : 3 / 5
As an album, not bad. Good background music to enjoy as I carry on with work. Another where there are really not specific tracks that stand out from the others but overall a good listen. Little pop...little rock. British band.
3
May 17 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Album 412 of 1001
Charles Mingus - The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Rating : 5 / 5
Not top rated in the sense of a competition with something like Automatic for the People or Dark Side of the Moon...but top rated because it is one of the best jazz albums I've heard. I'm no aficionado, but I know what I like.
5
May 18 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Album 413 of 1001
Kanye West - The College Dropout
Rating : 1 / 5
I've listened. I started listening again but got through 2 tracks and wondered to myself why I was giving this piece of crap a moment of my time. I then went to the album 'Teenager of the Year' from Frank Black, in order to enjoy some good music. I see why some might like it, but I say, screw this loser.
1
May 19 2024
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461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Album 414 of 1001
Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Not a huge Clapton fan and never bought into that "greatest guitarist ever" title that some award him, but it is a really good album.
5
May 20 2024
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american dream
LCD Soundsystem
Album 415 of 1001
LCD Soundsystem - american dream
Rating : 2.5 / 5
This is all over. A decent track comes along and then followed by a bunch of electronica crap. Some sounds like a sound effects album. The good stuff is good and the bad stuff is bad.
2
May 21 2024
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Album 416 of 1001
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells
Rating : 3 / 5
This is different. Includes the track that was used as the theme for the movie The Exorcist. Nothing I would recommend because of the awesome songs but more for just the experience of hearing it. Oldfield, who was 19 years old when it was recorded, played almost all the instruments on the mostly instrumental album.
3
May 22 2024
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No Other
Gene Clark
Album 417 of 1001
Gene Clark - No Other
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Decent album but nothing really to write home about. Spreads across several genres, I would say. Asylum Records, did not promote the album, and by 1976 had deleted it from their catalog. In the early 2000s, it made a reappearance and has been received well, since. Some gentle songwriting that probably doesn't really ring as such until it's over and you're still feeling it.
3
May 23 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
Album 418 of 1001
Beatles - Rubber Soul
Rating : 5 / 5
Not the best of their albums, in my opinion, but still rates high for me. 14 songs in 35-1/2 minutes. Going away from the pop sound a bit and finding themselves.
5
May 24 2024
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Album 419 of 1001
Louis Prima - The Wildest!
Rating : 5 / 5
I've been waiting for this one. Chronologically, this was the 3rd album on the list of 1001. Since I first listened to it over a year ago, it has become a quick favorite . I have a canvas of this cover proudly hung on my bedroom wall. A couple of tracks are on my 'most repeated' list and I go to them quite regularly. A mix of great musicianship, writing and personality. Wish I had been in Vegas in the 50s to catch his show. He and his wife, Keely Smith, are a fun pair who are obviously having a great time as they perform. The great horn playing is just a bonus. Very talented band by his side. Highly recommend if you a jazz fan or if you're just looking for something new and fun. Note: You may remember Louis Prima as the voice for the orangutang in Jungle Book who sang 'I Wanna Be Like You".
5
May 25 2024
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Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
Album 420 of 1001
The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro
Rating : 3 / 5
Some more basic British Pop among a bunch of other basic British Pop. Nothing too special.
3
May 26 2024
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
Album 421 of 1001
Wild Beasts -Two Dancers
Rating : 2 / 5
A tad bit too electronic for my taste. Easily forgettable. A couple of tracks caught my ear but I couldn't tell you about them now.
2
May 27 2024
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Album 422 of 1001
Elton John -Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Rating : 5 / 5
I could easily go a point lower in my rating but I'll consider the album itself as well the legendary status it has attained over time and that it is perhaps the greatest of Elton's albums. I am one who thinks it could have been done in a single album but I'll take all it gives me. Side 1 is one of the most enjoyable album sides I've ran across. I don't feel the rest of the album holds up to Side 1 but I enjoyed listening again and do have a better appreciation for the lesser known tracks.
5
May 28 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Album 423 of 1001
Elvis Presley - Elvis Is Back
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Big Elvis fans won't agree but I just don't think this is great Elvis. It is enjoyable because it is Elvis but that is pretty much where it ends for me.
4
May 29 2024
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Black Metal
Venom
Album 424 of 1001
Venom - Black Metal
Rating : 1 / 5
This is actually one of those satan worshipping records your parents warned you about. They get right to the point. Even with the subject matter aside, it pretty much sucks.
1
May 30 2024
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
Album 425 of 1001
Jack White - Blunderbuss
Rating : 5 / 5
Awesome album! I enjoy most anything Jack White puts out...be it White Stripes, Raconteurs, solo or any of his other projects. This one does not disappoint. Great tunes, all the way through. This is probably my 3rd time to hear the whole album. I have a feeling it could find a place in my all time favorites.
5
May 31 2024
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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Album 426 of 1001
Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Rating : 2 / 5
After all of the good music I've listened to lately, I unfortunately had to sit through this.
2
Jun 01 2024
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
Album 427 of 1001
Jeru The Damaja - The Sun Rises In The East
Rating : 2 / 5
I listened all the way through. Just not for me. I like tunes.
2
Jun 02 2024
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Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Album 429 of 1001
Beth Orton - Central Reservation
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Another female singer/songwriter I wasn't familiar with . Certainly representative of its period when so many of the same were releasing lots of good music. Around the same time that Dawson' Creek theme was popular. Along that same genre. It brought that to mind.
3
Jun 03 2024
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Album 429 of 1001
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Shaka Zulu
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Great music but doesn't necessarily make it a great album. They're better in smaller doses.
3
Jun 04 2024
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Atomizer
Big Black
Album 430 of 1001
Big Black - Atomizer
Rating : 3.5 / 5
It started out a little more abrasive than I usually enjoy but something about this one is appealing to me. I am rounding up a bit. Good one to add to the rotation for some change of pace.
3
Jun 05 2024
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Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
Album 431 of 1001
Tim Buckley - Happy Sad
Rating : 3 / 5
Tim Buckley is the perfect choice for when you're feeling down and don't want to feel any different.
3
Jun 06 2024
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Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Album 432 of 1001
Tim Buckley - Greetings From L.A.
Rating : 4 / 5
2 days in a row with a Tim Buckley album. The music gods are trying to push him on me. This one is much more upbeat and enjoyable. Maybe not something I'm going to get an urge to listen to again but a fine album. This list really likes Tim Buckley. His story is an interesting one.
4
Jun 07 2024
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
Album 433 of 1001
Missy Elliott - Supa Dupa Fly
Rating : 2.75 / 5
It's been made clear that this is not a preferred genre, for me. That being said, I enjoyed this one more than many others. I lost count of how many times I heard "Timberland". At least she isn't just talking about herself and how great she is, all the way through.
2
Jun 08 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Album 434 of 1001
The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Good album. Was not familiar with them. Certainly one I will go to again. Very easygoing vibe.
4
Jun 09 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Album 435 of 1001
Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Rating : 4 / 5
I liked this. A really good debut album. Some good tunes. They were pretty hyped up at the time. Comparisons to The Beatles and Oasis. Don't know that I would go that far. Though this album is one you'd likely want to put on again.
4
Jun 10 2024
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Album 436 of 1001
Suzanne Vega - Suzanne Vega
Rating : 5 / 5
An old favorite. Came across this a year or so after it's release, during college. Wish I could recall who introduced me to it as it was a bit of a turn from what I was listening to, at the time. I've since shared it with several others who also claim it to be one they still enjoy. Extra point just for being connected with good memories.
5
Jun 11 2024
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Protection
Massive Attack
Album 437 of 1001
Massive Attack - Protection
Rating : 1 / 5
Electronica crap that doesn't appeal to me. They attempted some partial melodies but just doesn't cut it, for me.
1
Jun 12 2024
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Album 438 of 1001
Jane's Addiction - Ritual De Lo Habitual
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Favorite Track : Been Caught Stealing
I like some Jane's Addiction. This wouldn't be my favorite from them but still a good listen.
4
Jun 13 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Album 439 of 1001
Little Richard - Here's Little Richard
Rating : 4 / 5
Unarguably a classic. No theme, no message...just some fun tunes from an awesome and very influential performer.
4
Jun 14 2024
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Slipknot
Slipknot
Album 440 of 1001
Slipknot - Slipknot
Rating : 2 / 5
Angry middle schoolers with a broken family probably loved this. Came a little late for me. Just a bit too extra for my liking. I do suddenly have an urge to check out some old Sam Kinison clips.
2
Jun 15 2024
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Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Album 441 of 1001
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Happy Trails
Rating : 3 / 5
Just some jamming. It wasn't the greatest but it certainly wasn't the worst. You're not going to find any catchy tunes here. Just some decent music that will help you pass an hour.
3
Jun 16 2024
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Album 442 of 1001
The Byrds - Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
Rating : 3.5 / 5
I really wanted to like this one more than I did. Just too country for me. The musicianship is top notch. All is very top level but overall it just doesn't resonate with me.
3
Jun 17 2024
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GI
Germs
Album 443 of 1001
Germs - GI
Rating : 2 / 5
There are many punk albums I enjoy. This isn't really one of them.
2
Jun 18 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Album 444 of 1001
Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral
Rating : 4 / 5
Lots to take in on this one with just a single listen. A good concept album takes a bit more time. Not terribly uplifting. This rating could go up.
4
Jun 19 2024
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Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Album 445 of 1001
Abdullah Ibrahim - Water From An Ancient Well
Rating : 4 / 5
Some wonderful, smooth, swinging jazz. Was an awesome listen. Quite pleasant.
4
Jun 20 2024
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The Stooges
The Stooges
Album 446 of 1001
The Stooges - The Stooges
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : I Wanna Be Your Dog, 1969
Such a fun album, though I wish they had just left the track "We Will Fall" off as it was long, drab and just didn't fit, in my opinion. Even with that, this proto-punk album rocks. One of those that should be required listening for any melomaniac.
5
Jun 21 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
Album 447 of 1001
Green Day - American Idiot
Rating : 5 / 5
A favorite I had almost forgotten about. A good time to pull this out as it is somewhat as relevant today as it was then. Great tunes...great performance. Hopefully, 20 years is enough time for many to separate it from its politics and really appreciate it for the music.
5
Jun 22 2024
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Album 448 of 1001
Nightmares On Wax - Smokers Delight
Rating : 1.5 / 5
A bunch of half ass background music. Described as Electronica/Hip Hop. Nothing much here for me.
2
Jun 23 2024
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Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
Album 449 of 1001
Echo And The Bunnymen - Porcupine
Rating : 3.5 / 5
This is one I think I would like more, over time, if I gave it a few extra spins. My first impression of the vocals was an alternating mixture of Morrissey and Fred Schneider of the B52s. It began to grow on me a bit more the 2nd time. Kind of a melancholy feel. Will check out their other releases but couldn't guarantee I'll come back to this one.
3
Jun 24 2024
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Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
Album 450 of 1001
Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom
Rating : 1 / 5
This just left me confused. What did I listen to? Classified as 'Rock' but I couldn't find it in there.
1
Jun 25 2024
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Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Album 451 of 1001
Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul
Rating : 4 / 5
I enjoyed this. Seems way before it's time. A more toned down Issac Hayes than I've listened to. Very chill album.
4
Jun 26 2024
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Destroyer
KISS
Album 452 of 1001
KISS - Destroyer
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Detroit Rock City/Beth/Shout it out Loud
A few good tunes. Close to rating a bit higher but something just holds me back. The hits are awesome but something lacking otherwise. I did catch a bit of Beethoven in one track, I think.
4
Jun 27 2024
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
Album 453 of 1001
Haircut 100 - Pelican West
Rating : 3 / 5
Was ready to just write this off as a Duran Duran copy but it turned out to be a good listen. There aren't any songs I'd remember but the album as a whole was fun. Certainly takes you back to the time when this stuff was at the top of the charts. I would have pegged it a little later than 1982. Not bad if it is what you're looking for.
3
Jun 28 2024
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Album 454 of 1001
James Brown - James Brown Live At The Apollo
Rating : 3.95 / 5
I like James Brown more than I like this album. Can't say too many things negative about a recording of him live at The Apollo. Though I'm not a big fan of live albums, this one does put you in a place you'll never be able to go again. They are all having a great time.
3
Jun 29 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
Album 455 of 1001
Sade - Diamond Life
Rating : 4 / 5
I've had this one around for a long time and have always enjoyed it. Love the beat...love the sax...love her vocals. Good tunes. Another old friend I hadn't heard from for a while.
4
Jun 30 2024
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
Album 456 of 1001
Sade - Diamond Life
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Released in 1966, some hail this as the first punk album. I didn't research to verify that, so take it as you will. Came across as a bunch of guys getting together to blow off some steam and did so in a fine fashion. Parts of it were a mess but it is one to hear.
3
Jul 01 2024
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
Album 457 of 1001
Kings of Leon - Youth And Young Manhood
Rating : 4 / 5
Their debut album. Other reviewers seemed to want me to not like this album/band. I'm slightly familiar with them from radio play but never picked up an album to listen to. I enjoyed it. Nothing that made me not want to go to the next song. I think they have a few albums on this list. I'll look forward to the next one. I like what they're putting out there.
4
Jul 02 2024
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Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
Album 458 of 1001
Röyksopp - Melody AM
Rating : 1 / 5
Electronic BS
1
Jul 03 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
4
Jul 04 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
2
Jul 05 2024
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Low-Life
New Order
Album 460 of 1001
New Order - Low-Life
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Good album. Won't go on my favorites list but it is a fine album.
3
Jul 06 2024
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90
808 State
Album 462 of 1001
808 State - 90
Rating : 1 / 5
Electronica BS. Geez, I hate that crap.
1
Jul 07 2024
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Sulk
The Associates
Album 463 of 1001
The Associates -Sulk
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Some British Post Punk. I could have given it a closer listen, to be honest, but it just never fully grabbed my attention. I wasn't feeling the need to turn it off, though.
3
Jul 08 2024
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Signing Off
UB40
Album 464 of 1001
UB40 -Signing Off
Rating : 4 / 5
Haven't heard anything from UB40 in a long time. Pretty much forgot they existed. Good album. Needed a little reggae this morning.
4
Jul 09 2024
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
Album 465 of 1001
The Kinks - Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
Rating : 5 / 5
Great album. I've come to really enjoy The Kinks more than I had before starting this list. Some is better than the other but I haven't ran across anything from them that just straight out sucks. This one could use a few more listens.
5
Jul 10 2024
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Lost Souls
Doves
Album 466 of 1001
Doves - Lost Souls
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Good album. Kind of a Radiohead sound. Wouldn't mind another listen.
3
Jul 11 2024
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
Album 467 of 1001
The Louvin Brothers - Tragic Songs of Life
Rating : 2.5 / 5
This is an interesting listen for a few songs but it soon becomes apparent that just listening to one track will give you what the entire album has to offer. Harmonies are interesting but, again, if you hear them on one song you've heard them on all. If you don't like it, your grandparents probably would. A step back in time.
2
Jul 12 2024
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
Album 468 of 1001
Fishbone - Truth And Soul
Rating : 4 / 5
I really liked this. Wasn't familiar with the band, at all. Described as a ska band, this hits on metal, funk & reggae. I dig this. Give a listen, if you aren't familiar.
4
Jul 13 2024
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Album 469 of 1001
Fatboy Slim - Better Living Through Chemistry
Rating : 1.75 / 5
More of the Electronica bs I don't care for but this one was just a bit better than the others.
2
Jul 14 2024
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Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Album 470 of 1001
Paul Simon - Hearts And Bones
Rating : 3.75 / 5
This wasn't my favorite from Paul Simon but it started to grow on me by the time it was over. It made me think of a '70s Paul Simon looking to find his footing in the 80s, which he did a few years later with Graceland. Was familiar with 'The Late Great Johnny Ace' but I think the other tracks were new to me. This could possibly rate a bit higher for me after a few more listens.
4
Jul 15 2024
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I See You
The xx
Album 471 of 1001
The xx - I See You
Rating : 2 / 5
I went in thinking I would enjoy something classified as "Indi Pop". That wasn't necessarily so. Sounds like pop club music, if there is such a thing. Not for me.
2
Jul 16 2024
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Let Love Rule
Lenny Kravitz
Album 472 of 1001
Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Good album. Came on a day where way too much was going on, so I'm a day late. Probably better than I heard as there were a few distractions.
3
Jul 17 2024
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Album 473 of 1001
Fever Ray - Fever Ray
Rating : 2 / 5
More Electronica BS. Again...not for me, though it wasn't the worst I've heard.
2
Jul 18 2024
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Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Album 474 of 1001
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks
Rating : 4 / 5
Van Morrison is someone I've meant to listen to more. This is a good album. Pretty consistent all the way through. Good tunes but none that just really stood out over the others. Very good all the way through, though.
4
Jul 19 2024
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
Album 475 of 1001
Morrissey - Viva Hate
Rating : 5 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Everyday is Like Sunday, Suedehead
As controversial and hated as he may be, I like Morrissey's music. When I first listed to him, I wasn't aware that he was such a lightning rod of controversy. I just enjoy the tunes. Like his voice and the tracks. Maybe in the future, I'll learn more about what it is about him that pisses off so many people.
5
Jul 20 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Album 476 of 1001
Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Welcome to the Jungle / Paradise City / Sweet Child of Mine (The Usual Suspects from this album)
Great debut album. I didn't listen much to this genre back in the day. While I enjoyed the hits, I never took the time or had the interest in pursuing further. It isn't that I don't like it, I just find a lot of it repetitive. I liked this album more than I thought I might. Several of the less known tracks were fine while others, less so. Good album. One I would put on again.
4
Jul 21 2024
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Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Album 477 of 1001
The Sabres Of Paradise - Haunted Dancehall
Rating : 1 / 5
Electronica. No, thanks. This is just bad background sounds, in my opinion.
1
Jul 22 2024
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Album 478 of 1001
Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True
Rating : 5 / 5
Though I've never owned this album, It has crossed my path several times over the past (almost) half century and I have enjoyed it every time. Think I appreciated it more this time. He writes some good tunes.
5
Jul 23 2024
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
Album 479 of 1001
Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Wondered what I was getting into and then "Tainted Love" came on and I became a bit more receptive. Other tracks didn't hit quite as hard but this is a fun album. These guys would have been fun to see live. Seems that would be a good time.
3
Jul 24 2024
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American Pie
Don McLean
Album 480 of 1001
Don McLean - American Pie
Rating : 3.5 / 5
I wouldn't be the first person - nor the last - to say this album starts off great with the title track but the rest just can't hold up. It doesn't suck but just doesn't hit too hard. Some tracks I would describe as Paul Simon light. Others made me think of the bank Big Star (hope their album from the list comes soon). I would recommend but don't expect it to rock your world.
4
Jul 25 2024
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
Album 481 of 1001
The Undertones - Hypnotised
Rating : 3.75 / 5
A fun punk pop album. I enjoyed and recommend to anyone looking to listen to the genre.
3
Jul 26 2024
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Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Album 482 of 1001
Mariah Carey - Butterfly
Rating : 2 / 5
She is an awesome vocalist but this does absolutely nothing for me.
2
Jul 27 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Album 483 of 1001
Nirvana - MTV Unplugged In New York
Rating : 5 / 5
Just an awesome album. Such a wonderful and near perfect performance. A mixture of originals and some great covers. Easily the best "Unplugged" album, in my opinion and gets a place in the Top 25 of best ever...again...in my opinion.
5
Jul 28 2024
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Hejira
Joni Mitchell
Album 484 of 1001
Joni Mitchell - Hejira
Rating : 2.5 / 5
She has just never really resonated with me. Never got the hype. "Blue Hotel Room" stood out for me.
2
Jul 29 2024
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
1
Jul 30 2024
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Remedy
Basement Jaxx
Album 486 of 1001
Basement Jaxx - Remedy
Rating : 1.75 / 5
More electronica BS but this one had a little funk flair which made it more palatable.
1
Jul 31 2024
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
TV On The Radio
Album 487 of 1001
TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
Rating : 3 / 5
Some good indie rock. A bit strange, at times, but that is all relative.
3
Aug 01 2024
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
Album 488 of 1001
Deee-Lite - World Clique
Rating : 2.25 / 5
A notch above Electronica, though it is classified as such. If you aren't careful, you may find yourself dancing around a bit during these tunes but that doesn't mean they are memorable.
2
Aug 02 2024
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Live Through This
Hole
Album 489 of 1001
Hole - Live Through This
Rating : 4.25 / 5
This album gets a bit of a boost in rating just because I enjoy it. She gets a lot of hate, some probably justified, from many because of the Kurt Cobain relationship and that sometimes leads many to brush her music aside. That is unfortunate because this a hard hitting album. A nice rock/grunge mix with great vocals and instrumental backup. Hearing this some months back helped to perk up an interest in the great female rockers, many of who sometimes don't seem to get the credit they deserve. Consider me a fan. Give it a spin.
4
Aug 03 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
Album 490 of 1001
Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold As Love
Rating : 5 / 5
I think I enjoy this one more than 'Are You Experienced'. Awesome all the way through.
5
Aug 04 2024
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Album 491 of 1001
Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
Rating : 3.75 / 5
I love Queen but this just isn't my favorite from them. My mind could change.
3
Aug 05 2024
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Album 492 of 1001
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Juju
Rating : 2.75 / 5
Wanted to like this more as other I've heard from them but this just didn't hit for me.
3
Aug 06 2024
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Album 493 of 1001
Thin Lizzy - Live And Dangerous
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Not typically a big fan of live albums. Enjoyed this more than I expected. Always liked their studio stuff.
3
Aug 07 2024
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Album 493 of 1001
Thin Lizzy - Live And Dangerous
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Was thinking this may not hold up to some of the Talking Heads I've heard but was wrong. Good album. Some great tracks. No losers in the bunch.
5
Aug 08 2024
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Album 495 of 1001
Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home
Rating : 5 / 5
Dylan goes electric - for half the album . Love this album...and it isn't even my favorite from him. Going away from the protest type songs but still his awesome lyrics but a bit surreal and in a stream of consciousness style.
5
Aug 09 2024
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Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
Album 496 of 1001
Grateful Dead - Live / Dead
Rating : 4 / 5
Live albums aren't a favorite of mine but I've presented with several that have made me rethink that. This is one of them. Their "American Beauty" album is one of my favorites and really the only one of theirs I have listened to more than once. This was a pleasant surprise. I never got to catch a show of theirs. Would have been a blast...especially back in the day.
4
Aug 10 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Album 497 of 1001
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue
Rating : 5 / 5
Wonderful album. Rated a little differently than other genres. I just love the horns and this is some of the best.
5
Aug 11 2024
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Album 498 of 1001
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Was pretty surprised to get Miles Davis two days in a row. For me, this one just doesn't hit quite as hard as Kind of Blue. The Improvisation Jazz hasn't really been a favorite, though there are a few rock elements thrown in. Miles is still awesome.
3
Aug 12 2024
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21
Adele
Album 499 of 1001
Adele - 21
Rating : 5 / 5
A top notch album, for its genre. Not something I would normally reach for. There was a time in my life when I would have as I jumped on most anything that made the charts. I've only heard the opening track from her but her popularity and the hype behind her hasn't been hidden from me. I found each track to be very listenable, being both well written and performed. This may be one of the '5' ratings that I don't pull out again but I have to be open-minded and fair. From a young age, there were recordings of great female vocalists around and I listened to my share. Joplin, Streisand, Ronstadt, etc...some great recordings. This easily belongs in the list with those.
5
Aug 13 2024
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The Real Thing
Faith No More
Album 500 of 1001
Faith No More - The Real Thing
Rating : 4 / 5
Favorite Tracks : Epic / War Pigs
i love when I get an album that sneaks up on me. Really enjoyed this. At first I was feeling a mix of Oasis & Red Hot Chili Peppers but I was soon feeling them. A couple of tracks I recognized but couldn't have told you who the artist was. Good stuff here. Will certainly be putting this one on again.
4
Aug 14 2024
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In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Album 501 of 1001
Frank Sinatra - In The Wee Small Hours
Rating : 4 / 5
The first album on the list of 1001. I like a lot of Frank's stuff and his "I Remember Tommy" album is near the top of my all time favorite. While I like this one, it just doesn't rank up there with others. Very low key and melancholy, as I kind of prefer the upbeat Frank. Still, this is a very good album. A nice example of what was popular before Elvis & the Beatles took over.
4
Aug 15 2024
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The Only Ones
The Only Ones
Album 502 of 1001
The Only Ones - The Only Ones
Rating : 3.75 / 5
UK Power Pop. Some catchy tunes with some pretty skillful musicians. Don't think they ever really caught on here in the states but the UK thinks pretty highly of them.
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music named The Only Ones one of the 50 best punk albums of all-time. The compilers claimed that the Only Ones were "the closest thing the UK had to Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers, a laconic, shamble of a band who were, at moments, touched by a creative greatness that made you get out of the glare" - Wikipedia
4
Aug 16 2024
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
Album 503 of 1001
Throwing Muses - Throwing Muses (1986)
Rating : 3.25 / 5
Some good post-punk. A little confusion in the album as hey released another self-titled album almost 10 years after this one.
AllMusic calls the album a "powerful debut" whose "startling collision of punk energy, folky melodicism, and Kristin Hersh's mercurial voice and lyrics...puts the work of most self-consciously 'tortured' artists to shame." The review praises the record's "fluid, effortless emotional shifts"—also described as "violent, vibrant mood swings".
3
Aug 17 2024
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Album 504 of 1001
Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba (1960)
Rating : 3 / 5
I like getting these albums that would have never normally crossed my path. Classified as Jazz/World, it can't really compare to most others offered in the list. One of those that got some attention back in the day but would get lost in today's offerings. Really enjoyed this. Won't make it to my list of top favorites but I'm glad I listened and it just might find its way in the queue again, one day.
Wikipedia: Zenzile Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa.
Makeba was among the first African musicians to receive worldwide recognition. She brought African music to a Western audience, and popularized the world music and Afropop genres. She also made popular several songs critical of apartheid, and became a symbol of opposition to the system, particularly after her right to return was revoked. Upon her death, former South African President Nelson Mandela said that "her music inspired a powerful sense of hope in all of us."
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Aug 18 2024
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Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
Album 505 of 1001
Super Furry Animals - Rings Around The World (2001)
Rating : 2.75 / 5
This one was all over the map. Couldn't really peg it to any certain genre, which makes it even more interesting. It grew on my by the end. A little mood music with some great tracks slipped in there.
Wikepedia: Musically Rings Around the World is an eclectic record incorporating pop, prog, punk, jungle, electronica, techno and death metal. Rhys has offered several explanations of the album's lyrical content, claiming the record is "about Earth, and the pollution of space" and also that it addresses the human condition. Critics meanwhile have referred to the record as "thematically eccentric" and lacking an "overarching theme". Critical reception was generally positive, with the album being nominated for 2001's Mercury Music Prize and placing at #1 in Mojo's "best albums of 2001" feature. Some reviews claimed it to be the best record of the band's career although the NME described it as the band's worst album.
3
Aug 19 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Album 506 of 1001
Dolly Parton - Coat Of Many Colors (1971)
Rating : 4.5 / 5
The first 45 I ever picked out for myself was 'Joshua' (her previous album from the same year) from Dolly Parton, so she holds a special place with me. That probably accounts for an extra half point. The first two tracks are the strongest, in my opinion, but the others are trailing pretty close behind. Better after the first listen. It is some iconic Dolly.
5
Aug 20 2024
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
Album 507 of 1001
Merle Haggard - I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Another old country album comes my way. I do like this period of country music. It is what how I was introduced to country, so it is appreciated. A decent album but got tired of the continuous "woe is me" whining. I get it...it is the genre....just not a favorite.
3
Aug 21 2024
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Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Album 508 of 1001
Ramblin' Jack Elliott - Jack Takes the Floor
Rating : 5 / 5
I really like this album. An interesting moment in music. There is a fun duet with Woody Guthrie. We also get "Salty Dog". Good stuff.
5
Aug 22 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Album 509 of 1001
Songhoy Blues - Music in Exile
Rating : 3 / 5
3
Aug 23 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
Album 510 of 1001
The Black Keys - Brothers
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Awesome album that makes me want more. I may be going a little high here but I really like what I hear.
5
Aug 24 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Album 511 of 1001
U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind
Rating : 4 / 5
I kind of prefer this over some of the earlier U2 albums, though that doesn't seem to be the popular opinion (after reading reviews). They get back to their more traditional sound and they do it well. I guess I'll do the "uncool" thing and say I like this album a lot.
4
Aug 25 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Album 512 of 1001
De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising
Rating : 3 / 5
One of the better hip hop albums I've ran across.
3
Aug 26 2024
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
Album 513 of 1001
Doves - The Last Broadcast
Rating : 3 / 5
Kind of a poor man's Coldplay. Also brought to mind Oasis and even a little Green Day, in a spot or two. A nice listen but doesn't really leave me looking for more from them.
3
Aug 27 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Album 514 of 1001
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - This Year's Model
Rating : 4.5 / 5
I like most from him I hear but there is always something keeping from putting him over the top. Like listening but I don't think I would ever be craving to hear something from him.
4
Aug 28 2024
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Album 515 of 1001
Wu-Tang Clan & Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Rating : 2.5 / 5
meh. Kind of a clown show.
3
Aug 29 2024
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Album 516 of 1001
Nina Simone - Wild Is The Wind (1966)
Rating : 3 / 5
One of the early ones on the list. Hard to compare to modern album oriented music. It is a listening experience. One to check out if you haven't.
3
Aug 30 2024
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Album 517 of 1001
Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool (1957)
Rating : 5 / 5
I do love my horns.
Some awesome music to begin the day. Again, these older albums rate differently than those that came a few years later. Anytime is a good time for this album. Maybe not a funeral...but I think you know what I'm trying to say.
5
Aug 31 2024
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Parklife
Blur
Album 518 of 1001
Blur - Parklife (1994)
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Some pretty good British Pop. In the vein of Oasis or Teenage Fanclub. I could play this a few more times.
4
Sep 01 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
Album 519 of 1001
Metallica - Metallica (1991)
Rating : 4.5 / 5
Great album. Some excellent tracks. Awesome debut.
5
Sep 02 2024
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Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
Album 520 of 1001
Todd Rundgren - Something/Anything? (1972)
Rating : 4 / 5
Not always enthused about double albums. Always seems to be a lot of throw aways with them. This holds strong all the way through. Some moments better than others, but overall a fine album. Great listen.
4
Sep 03 2024
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Album 521 of 1001
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois (2005)
Rating : 3 / 5
Interesting album. One whose "concept" I'll need to go back and pay more attention to. Some awesome instrumentation in the album. A bit of experimentation as many tracks don't seem to follow the dotted lines of a lot of popular music.
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Illinois is a 2005 concept album by American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. His fifth studio album, it features songs referencing places, events, and persons related to the U.S. state of Illinois. Illinois is Stevens' second based on a U.S. state—part of a planned series of fifty that began with the 2003 album Michigan and that Stevens has since acknowledged was a joke. It was adapted into a musical, Illinoise, in 2023 and, after playing smaller venues, opened at the St. James Theatre on Broadway in April 2024.
3
Sep 04 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
Album 522 of 1001
The Police - Synchronicity (1983)
Rating : 5 / 5
Great album. Full of awesome tracks. Their 5th and final album. Wrapping it up with an instant classic.
5
Sep 05 2024
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
Album 523 of 1001
50 Cent - Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (2003)
Rating : 2 / 5
Another Hip Hop clown show. Just when I think a track is going to offer something worthy of listening to, he goes back into the same old goonish gansta rap. Crap like this cheapened the genre. Luckily, the next song in queue when this finished was 'Tom Sawyer'. My ears were happy.
2
Sep 06 2024
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Album 524 of 1001
Jane Weaver - Modern Kosmology (2017)
Rating : 1 / 5
This wasn't appealing at all. One track talking about "we are turning to dust" caught my attention but it didn't last.
1
Sep 07 2024
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Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Album 525 of 1001
Bert Jansch - Bert Jansch (1965)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Some pretty awesome guitar work. Good folk music. You could say he is another guy's Bob Dylan. Don't know that I'm saying that...but you could.
4
Sep 08 2024
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Album 526 of 1001
Joan Baez - Joan Baez (1960)
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Just does nothing for me. I realize the place she holds for many in music history and I can tolerate her but this just doesn't move me one way or the other.
2
Sep 09 2024
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Album 527 of 1001
The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
Rating : 5 / 5
Awesome album. One of the few live albums I really enjoy. As another reviewer shared, "The album isn't perfect but its imperfections are often an artifact of the fact that it is a live album and help make it better.". I couldn't agree more.
5
Sep 10 2024
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Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Album 528 of 1001
Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters (2004)
Rating : 3.75 / 5
I like when something I've never heard of comes along and turns out to be a nice listen. I enjoy this. Classified as Rock / Electronica. I'll ignore the Electronica part and plan to listen again.
4
Sep 11 2024
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Album 529 of 1001
Solomon Burke - Rock 'N Soul (1964)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
A great album to listen to. One of those albums where you should enjoy it even if it isn't your favorite genre. Solomon singing about a lot of wanting, loss and heartache. I enjoyed it.
3
Sep 12 2024
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Album 530 of 1001
Michael Jackson - Bad (1987)
Rating : 4 / 5
Not really one I'm going to grab and put on but I can give it the props it deserves. 5 Number One hits. Best selling album for two years. It is kind of iconic. I'll give it that.
4
Sep 13 2024
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Album 531 of 1001
Orange Juice - Rip It Up (1982)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Was prepared to not like this but am pleasantly surprised. Classified as New Wave/Post-Punk, this just seems like some simple British Pop which I enjoy (but I hear the New Wave). Seems perfect for the time of release. Release in 1982 but it feels more like 1984.
3
Sep 14 2024
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A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Album 532 of 1001
Todd Rundgren - A Wizard, A True Star
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Not my favorite from him, by far, but still a decent listen. I could probably listen again and give a little more attention to it.
3
Sep 15 2024
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
Album 533 of 1001
Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (2000)
Rating : 4 / 5
I like this album. Gives a few Dylan vibes along the way. Seems he's had some personal stuff that make people hate him but that is new to me. I like the tunes.
4
Sep 16 2024
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Album 534 of 1001
Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (1974)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
There was a time I would have probably enjoyed this more. Still, a fine album. May be better with a closer, uninterrupted listen.
3
Sep 17 2024
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Album 535 of 1001
Death In Vegas - The Contino Sessions (1999)
Rating : 1.5 / 5
More electronica BS. Maybe a half point better than other from the genre I've listened to. Will suffice as background sound for a short period of time. Not much else.
1
Sep 18 2024
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Album 536 of 1001
Alexander 'Skip' Spence - Oar (1969)
Rating : 3 / 5
Interesting listen. Not necessarily "good"...but interesting. There is a story behind it.: The producer released the demo.
Oar is the only solo studio album by American rock musician Skip Spence, released on May 19, 1969 by Columbia Records. It was recorded over seven days in December 1968 in Nashville, and features Spence on all of the instruments.
Described as "one of the most harrowing documents of pain and confusion ever made", the album was recorded after Spence had spent six months in Bellevue Hospital. Spence had been committed to Bellevue following a delusion-driven attempt to attack Moby Grape bandmates Don Stevenson and Jerry Miller with a fire axe.
At the time of Spence's release from hospital, he had written a number of songs that he wanted to record. Producer David Rubinson suggested that Spence record at the Columbia studios in Nashville, where there was a particularly patient recording engineer, Mike Figlio. Rubinson instructed Figlio to keep the tapes running at all times, to record everything that Spence did. The majority of the tracks were recorded using a three-track recorder. Rubinson chose to stay away from the studio, concerned that Spence's recording activities would be distracted by the presence of a producer.
According to Spence, the Nashville sessions were intended by him to only be a demo, which he gave to Rubinson with the intent that the songs would be fleshed out with full production for the actual album. Instead, Rubinson had the demo recordings released by Columbia.
When first released, Oar was not promoted by Columbia Records, despite pleadings from Rubinson. It was at the time the lowest-selling album in Columbia Records history and was deleted from the Columbia catalogue within a year of its release.
3
Sep 19 2024
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Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
Album 537 of 1001
Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue (1977)
Rating : 3.75 / 5
A pretty good album. No one song just jumps out and grabs me but overall, it is a nice listen. More than once I thought I heard a Harry Nilsson influence. This is one to come back to.
4
Sep 20 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Album 538 of 1001
Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings And Food (1978)
Rating : 5 / 5
I'm partial to anything from the Talking Heads. This is the release where I first became familiar with them, so it holds a special place. One of the "Eno Trilogy" releases with Brian Eno producing. Excellent album.
5
Sep 21 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Album 539 of 1001
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus (2004)
Rating : 3.75 / 5
Have heard a lot from Nick Cave from this list. I think I prefer some of his older stuff but it is all good. He is a unique guy with a unique style. His music is "characterized by emotional intensity, a wide variety of influences and lyrical obsessions with death, religion, love, and violence." This one runs a bit long so a loss of attention is possible. Nothing to complain about yet not really nothing to write home about, either.
3
Sep 22 2024
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Album 540 of 1001
Paul Weller - Wild Wood (1993)
Rating : 3 / 5
A nice album. Laid back melancholy sound. Something to kick back and relax to. Not sure I'd give it any awards but a good listen.
3
Sep 23 2024
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Album 541 of 1001
The Sonics - Here Are the Sonics (1965)
Rating : 3.75 / 5
I really enjoyed this album. Reminded me of the first couple of Rolling Stones albums. Some great rock/blues covers. Like a very good garage band. Clocks in at 29 minutes so I listened twice.
3
Sep 24 2024
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Shleep
Robert Wyatt
Album 542 of 1001
Robert Wyatt - Shleep (1997)
Rating : 3 / 5
Good album. I enjoyed listening but not likely to be thinking about it again. Another Brian Eno produced project, which is always worth a listen. it had some moments.
3
Sep 25 2024
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Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
Album 543 of 1001
Bebel Gilberto - Tanto Tempo (2000)
Rating : 3 / 5
Bossa Nova isn't something I ever crave but I don't mind listening to it. Always uplifting, in a way. Makes you want to move a little, Just love the sound.
3
Sep 26 2024
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Permission to Land
The Darkness
Album 544 of 1001
The Darkness - Permission to Land (2003)
Rating : 2 / 5
British Glam Rock band yet it is classified as Metal/Rock. Instrumentation isn't bad but the vocals quite underwhelming, in my opinion. I'd hear a good minute and then it was ruined by the next 30 seconds.
2
Sep 27 2024
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I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
Album 545 of 1001
Sinead O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990)
Rating : 3 / 5
This is one that I can recognize as a pretty good album that she put a lot of herself into but it just doesn't really strike a chord with me. Some decent tracks and some dull ones - a few that were a little more pop than I expected. Includes the huge hit "Nothing Compares 2 U", of course.
3
Sep 28 2024
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Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
Album 546 of 1001
Liz Phair - Exile In Guyville (1993)
Rating : 4.5 / 5
I just really like this album. A higher rating than might be expected but it is what it is. An extra half point just for being a favorite.
5
Sep 29 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Album 547 of 1001
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run (1975)
Rating : 5 / 5
Another great one from Bruce. I'm partial to him, so there is that. Some tracks are stronger than others but the album, as a whole, is a great listen. Vocals are strong, good guitar work, a slamming sax solo...and as always, great songwriting.
5
Sep 30 2024
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Feast of Wire
Calexico
Album 548 of 1001
Calexico - Feast of Wire (2003)
Rating : 2 / 5
Didn't do much for me. Could just be me.
2
Oct 01 2024
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Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Album 549 of 1001
Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree (2008)
Rating : 2.75 / 5
Usually when I see an album described as "Electronica", I'm ready to swat it down as a waste of time. This one is Electronica/Pop and I do think it passes muster. The "pop" aspect peeks through and makes it an interesting album. Can't say it has anything that could come close to a hit but overall it is some nice dreamy, low key mood music. Something relaxing while you do your thing.
3
Oct 02 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Album 550 of 1001
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (2006)
Rating : 5 / 5
Awesome album from the beginning to the end. A classic from a truly unique artist. One of the few for which I can actually say it was a true pleasure to enjoy..
5
Oct 03 2024
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The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Album 551 of 1001
ABC - The Lexicon Of Love (1982)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Another's Duran Duran. It just oozes "80s". Some nice bass lines throughout. Usually not my type of thing but I enjoyed it.
3
Oct 04 2024
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Album 552 of 1001
Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual (1983)
Rating : 5 / 5
One of those that made me smile real big when it was revealed as album of the day. We go way back. Freshman year of college. As a pop music fan I felt I had to choose between Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. It wasn't even close. I just love this album. No doubt I've heard it hundreds of times. I know every note of every song and enjoy it every time I hear any of them. Great vocals...fun vibe...awesome tunes...great memories. I also recommend the early album from her pre-solo years band Blue Angel...great tracks from the early 80s NYC Rockabilly scene.
5
Oct 05 2024
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Album 553 of 1001
The Jesus And Mary Chain - Psychocandy (1985)
Rating : 1.5 / 5
Classified as Rock/Indie/Shoegaze...but the Shoegaze comes through just a bit much to me. The amount of reverb made my tinnitus angry. They succeeded at what they intended to do but I don't like it very much.
1
Oct 06 2024
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Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Album 554 of 1001
Neneh Cherry - Raw Like Sushi (1989)
Rating : 1 / 5
While I'm sure this is someone's favorite, in my opinion it really sucked. I laughed a couple of times.
1
Oct 07 2024
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
Album 555 of 1001
Frank Ocean - Channel Orange (2012)
Rating : 2 / 5
This just did nothing for me. Isn't that it is a bad album...just doesn't appeal to me.
2
Oct 08 2024
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Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
Album 556 of 1001
XTC - Apple Venus Volume 1 (1999)
Rating : 3 / 5
One of those kick back and chill albums. Nothing that is going to get you moving or into a grooving mood but still an enjoyable listen. Classified as Rock/Pop but not sure I would put it in either.
3
Oct 09 2024
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Document
R.E.M.
Album 557 of 1001
R.E.M. - Document (1987)
Rating : 5 / 5
An awesome album from a favorite band. Great tracks just keep coming. I would rank a few of their albums above this one but it still gets the rating.
5
Oct 10 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
Album 558 of 1001
Drive Like Jehu. - Yank Crime (1994)
Rating : 2 / 5
I like some punk, though I go more for the 70s era. This is mostly noise, in my opinion. A couple of bright spots but overall just meh.
2
Oct 11 2024
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Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Album 559 of 1001
Steve Winwood - Arc Of A Diver (1980)
Rating : 3.85 / 5
Good album. My memories of it consisted of seeing it at the top of the charts in Rolling Stone back in the day. First time hearing it and I enjoy it more than I expected. It is a total Winwood project as he played all instruments on the album. Some commented it sounds like Peter Gabriel and I can hear that, too. This is one I can recommend.
4
Oct 12 2024
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album 560 of 1001
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (1999)
Rating : 5 / 5
The first half is near perfect. The 2nd half doesn't live up to that but doesn't make it a dud. I like this a bit more each time I hear it. Wish I had caught on to it when it was originally released. I was about a decade late. "Ding, dang, dong, dong, deng, deng, dong, dong, ding, dang"
5
Oct 13 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
Album 561 of 1001
Cream - Disraeli Gears (1967)
Rating : 4.5 / 5
If I were asked to give an example of psychedelic rock, it is quite likely that this is the album would be my answer. Perfect album for the time. They are all at the top of their game. Highly recommend
5
Oct 14 2024
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
Album 562 of 1001
Throbbing Gristle - D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle (1978)
Rating : 1 / 5
Album name is perfect. It was D.O.A. Nothing good about this.
1
Oct 15 2024
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Album 563 of 1001
Rocket From The Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream (1995)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Pleasantly surprised. Wasn't expecting too much from this but I really enjoyed it. Some nice punk with just enough rock flair...maybe a little pop here and there. This was a good listen.
3
Oct 16 2024
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
Album 564 of 1001
Eels - Beautiful Freak (1996)
Rating : 5 / 5
I had never heard of this before I started listening through the list of albums. It has come to be a favorite. It probably isn't going to chart of someone's list of greatest albums but it certainly makes to my list of favorites. Novocaine for the Soul and My Beloved Monster are two of my most repeated songs and the others tracks are on par with those. Though provoking lyrics with some nice musicianship. This one really strikes a chord with me.
5
Oct 17 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Album 565 of 1001
Sigur Rós - Ágætis Byrjun (1999)
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Described as Icelandic post-rock. While I can't praise this as a great "album", I can recommend it for falling asleep or a meditation aid. That isn't a put down. It is a very peaceful and calming album. It can put you in a relaxed mood and is quite relaxing. Not that entertaining but not all bad. Perhaps if I could understand the language it would resonate more.
2
Oct 18 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Album 566 of 1001
Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
Rating : 2.5 / 5
Not my favorite genre. Even worse is when it is full of simple, sophomoric crap. I look at this in a more comical light than anything else. He has taken much flack for his constant uses of a particular slur but knowing more about what is going on in that world, I now wonder who those comments were really directed at. It has a couple of moments.
3
Oct 19 2024
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All Mod Cons
The Jam
Album 567 of 1001
The Jam - All Mod Cons (1978)
Rating : 4 / 5
Some quintessential British Pop. Sounds like it would have come later than 1978. Good stuff. Brought to mind bands like Supergrass and the Buzzcocks. A pleasant surprise to start the day.
4
Oct 20 2024
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Album 568 of 1001
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread (1974)
Rating : 5 / 5
Am awesome album. There is a reason it is iconic. I could probably rate a point lower but I just really enjoy it. In the reggae world, I may overall prefer Peter Tosh a bit more but this is a great album.
5
Oct 21 2024
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Album 569 of 1001
Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited (1965)
Rating : 5 / 5
Good way to start the day when a big favorite pops up as album of the day. This has long been at the top of my list. It could likely take the spot of favorite from the list, when that time comes. Awesome from beginning to end. Released the year of my birth, it has aged much better that I.
5
Oct 22 2024
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
Album 570 of 1001
Lightning Bolt - Wonderful Rainbow (2003)
Rating : 0 / 5
This is likely the worst thing I have ever listened to. It is literally nothing but noise. What a waste of time.
1
Oct 23 2024
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
Album 571 of 1001
Dr. John - Gris Gris (1968)
Rating : 4 / 5
Love these previously unknown great listens that pop up. This was a fun album. Something a bit different is always welcome. Unique is good. Described as Blues/Funk/Jazz. Recommend.
4
Oct 24 2024
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Kimono My House
Sparks
Album 572 of 1001
Sparks - Kimono My House (1974)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
I like some good glam rock and this qualifies. A good listen. It is what it is, so don't expect something that will change the world. Fun tracks and some good musicianship. One to hold on to.
4
Oct 25 2024
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Album 573 of 1001
Fun Lovin' Criminals - Come Find Yourself (1976)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Perhaps my favorite hip hop album, yet. None of the "I'm so awesome and will mess up anybody who messes with me" bullshit. Good lyrics and some good musicianship thrown in. A little rock coming into play. Even had some melodies showing themselves.
3
Oct 26 2024
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Cut
The Slits
Album 574 of 1001
The Slits - Cut (1979)
Rating : 2.75 / 5
I remember liking this a lot when I first listened through the playlist. As it is now album of the day, my enthusiasm for it has waned a bit. Still an interesting and fun album. Just not too much going on. A decent punk album to experience. Unique cover of "Heard it Through the Grapevine".
3
Oct 27 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Album 575 of 1001
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin (1969)
Rating : 5 / 5
Great album. Led Zeppelin has never really been on my go-to list. That probably won't change. I appreciate what they bring and its place in music history but they just never resonated really big for me. There is no denying this is an awesome album yet I doubt I'll be pulling it off the shelf for many listens.
5
Oct 28 2024
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G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
Album 576 of 1001
G. Love & Special Sauce - G. Love & Special Sauce (1994)
Rating : 2 / 5
While Hip-Hop Blues sounds like an interesting concept, it doesn't really work here.
2
Oct 29 2024
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Wild Gift
X
Album 577 of 1001
X - Wild Gift (1981)
Rating : 3 / 5
Nice album. Nice punk...maybe a bit of poppy punk....a little rockabilly thrown in here and there. A good find thanks to the list.
3
Oct 30 2024
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Microshift
Hookworms
Album 578 of 1001
Hookworms - Microshift (2018)
Rating : 2.5 / 5
I believe this is the newest album on the list and I can only wonder why it is here. It is an album and it doesn't totally suck. Let's check back in 20 years and see if anybody remembers it.
2
Oct 31 2024
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Album 579 of 1001
Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000)
Rating : 3 / 5
Not really my thing. Don't know how it rates within its own genre because I don't go there very often. I suppose it doesn't suck.
2
Nov 01 2024
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Hms Fable
Shack
Album 580 of 1001
Shack - H.M.S. Fable (1999)
Rating : 3 / 5
Another group of lads from Liverpool and some more Brit Pop that is ok but not sure why it is on this list. Another band who sounds a lot like Oasis. Not bad but nothing necessarily noteworthy.
3
Nov 02 2024
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Album 581 of 1001
Donovan - Sunshine Superman (1966)
Rating : 3.5 / 5
Saw this aptly described as "somber psychedelia". For me, it is iconic as representing that moment that many (most who weren't there) consider to be the quintessential sixties complete with the bohemian styles, psychedelic colors and the feeling of some altered consciousness. Good listen.
3
Nov 03 2024
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Album 582 of 1001
Killing Joke - Killing Joke (1980)
Rating : 2.75 / 5
British Post Punk - This is sometimes good but also sometimes pretty bad. Probably worth another listen but just didn't grab me all the way the first time.
2