May 22 2023
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
The definition of music is poetry. Definitely not my kind of music but a big fan. There were some songs I didn't really enjoy though, so that's why it got bumped down to 4.
4
May 23 2023
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
While the nostalgic vibes were there, I could not get into it. All of the songs sounded the same, and the lyrics which were supposed to be "hauntingly beautiful" were rather mediocre. The songs went on for too long and seemed meaningless. There are maybe 1-2 I enjoyed, and the rest fell dramatically flat. The fact that this won AOTY is shocking, as all four other albums were more deserving.
Genuine Ranking: 3.5/10
2
May 24 2023
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Ramones
Ramones
This album designates the Ramone's signature sound, fundamental punk rock, nothing fancy. While I enjoyed the listen, all of the songs started meshing. I enjoyed it, but I wish there were more originality instead of doing one sound well 14 times.
3
May 25 2023
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All Directions
The Temptations
I was a big fan of The Temptations before listening, and I'm an even bigger fan afterward. This is more slower and relaxing compared to the other things I have heard from them, but I loved it. Lyrics were flawless, and Otis Williams is a vocal legend. Papa Was A Rolling Stone is a certified classic, and Love Woke Me Up This Morning has been in my rotation for the entire day. Amazing all around.
5
May 26 2023
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Who's Next
The Who
All the reviews that said this album is one of the best lied to you. Same with the people who said it was absolute garbage. This album is good, not amazing, not terrible, good. I hate that I'm giving this four stars because it deserves 3.5, a 7/10. It's better than a 3, but worse than a 4. All the songs were good, and I like they were willing to try different, even if the end result wasn't great in my opinion. This is an album that everyone must listen to, but it will not be an album everyone will enjoy.
4
May 27 2023
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
5
May 27 2023
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
This album is fucking bonkers. There's a lot going on, and Gabriel tries many different things. You can tell he's trying to find his signature sound. Some of it was fantastic (Moribund the Burgermeister), and others weren't (Humdrum). I appreciate the risk and the inventive nature of this album, but the majority of the songs fall flat after Solsbury Hill.
3
May 28 2023
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The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Mediocre at best.
2
May 29 2023
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The Only Ones
The Only Ones
The instrumentals are fine, the lyrics are meh, but the vocals, holy shit are they bad. He sounds like Mick Jagger's much shittier younger brother Dick. Absolute rubbish. Ruins the whole album for ya.
1
May 30 2023
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
If music can make you feel such strong emotions, then it has done its job of moving you. Drake's debut should be considered one of the best debut albums of all time. He was a lyrical maestro whose untimely passing at 26 left the musicians' world with a gaping hole in its heart. The mystical feel of the songs transports you to a place where you never wish to leave. I wish I could listen to this album for the first time again, as it is an experience I will never forget.
5
May 31 2023
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
The definition of when you order a steak at a restaurant and you say you want it medium rare, but it comes out medium. You know the steak would've been better medium rare and you're disappointed it isn't, but you still enjoy it.
3
Jun 01 2023
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
People who don't like this album are the people who think rollercoasters are only for kids. They're just snobby and sticks in the mud. It's not a perfect album, but it's fun, and when you're from New Jersey, it's practically illegal to dislike Bon Jovi. That might make me a bit biased, but this album is full of stadium anthems and is the definition of a good time. Livin' On A Prayer and You Give Love A Bad Name are absolute classics, and the non-singles are great.
4
Jun 02 2023
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21
Adele
This album is excellent, but it got a couple of skips. The pros greatly outweigh the cons.
4
Jun 03 2023
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Overall, it's a great album, and an extremely fun listen. Some of the songs get a little repetitive with the lyrics. Also, some of the songs on the album (Can U Keep A Secret, Transmitting Live From Mars, De La Orgee) are genuinely unnecessary and take away from the album.
4
Jun 04 2023
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Your grandmother definitely felt some magical things while listening to this.
3
Jun 05 2023
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Feast of Wire
Calexico
The originality of this album was superb, and the mariachi-western vibe was interesting and made for a fun listen. Some songs took longer to get into than others, but they were all good across the board.
4
Jun 06 2023
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
I genuinely thought I would hate this album when it popped up, and boy was I wrong. It was so psychedelic and mysterious and took you on a trip you never wanted to leave. Makes me interested in listening to more of their stuff.
4
Jun 07 2023
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Liquid Swords
GZA
Not good. I enjoy hip hop but this just had me bored. Very repetitive and bland.
2
Jun 08 2023
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
It's fine, nice lyricism and storytelling. GIves coffee store vibes, it's the music you'd hear before Phoebe Buffay sings Smelly Cat on Friends. Very Lisa Loeb-esque.
3
Jun 09 2023
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
This album is long af, pretty decent though. Fitzgerald's voice is soothing and lovely.
3
Jun 10 2023
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Fine. Majority of songs are blah, but really enjoyed Somebody To Love and Embryonic Journey.
3
Jun 11 2023
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Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
Fifty-seven minutes and eight seconds of my life that I will never get back.
1
Jun 12 2023
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The World is a Ghetto
War
Good, but I didn't really have anything stand out to me. Enjoyed the beat and funk though.
3
Jun 13 2023
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Metallica
Metallica
Not a big metalhead, but greatly enjoyed this album.
4
Jun 14 2023
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
I'm normally not a fan of the largely-instrumental tracks but I found myself enjoying this. This definitely will be great to hear on vinyl and seems perfect for any somewhat-upscale gathering. Seems like great studying music too.
4
Jun 15 2023
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I genuinely don't know what I just listened to. The one thing I do know though, I did not enjoy it.
2
Jun 16 2023
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Love the music, hate the lyrics. Super hipster stuff. I enjoyed Intervention though.
2
Jun 17 2023
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Super nostalgic for me, reminds me of a Sunday dinner at my Nonna's house. Enjoyed it greatly.
4
Jun 18 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
I loved The Doors, and I love them so much more now. All of the songs on this album are phenomenal. It's the exact album I needed today. 5/5, glorious, nothing but perfection.
5
Jun 19 2023
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
This album is mid ya know what I'm sayin?
2
Jun 20 2023
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
BOR-ING. It's the same stuff 10 times, and I didn't like it the first time. This is the music your dad plays and says "they don't make music like this anymore." Not proving your case well, Pa.
1
Jun 21 2023
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
Decent. Heard better and heard worse.
3
Jun 22 2023
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Gorillaz
Gorillaz
I enjoyed some of the sounds, and I feel this album kind of designated their signature sound, which I happen to enjoy. Very trial and error, but the next couple of albums make this one pay off. Good, but not great. Great starting spot for them.
3
Jun 23 2023
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I absolutely adore this album. Every single song (with the exception of Behold A Lady) was a solid 4.5/5. Shoutout to Andre 3000 and Big Boi for making one of the best hip-hop albums ever. It's fucking fantastic.
5
Jun 24 2023
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Pretty good, but all the music starts to sound very similar. The first song was flawless.
3
Jun 25 2023
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
This album is fantastic. I listened to Baduizm recently and was happy that this album popped up. I greatly enjoyed it, it was a fun listen. I'm a sucker for soul and funk; Badu weaved in hip-hop seamlessly.
4
Jun 26 2023
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
I'm just really confused. It's okay, but nothing really sticks out to you.
2
Jun 27 2023
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Even if you enjoyed this album, you gotta admit it gets repetitive. The lyrics were never my favorite, with the exception of a few songs, but the music was top-notch. Some songs, however, I genuinely did not enjoy.
3
Jun 28 2023
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Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
Really really enjoy the lyricism that Buckley has in his songs, but sometimes I'm just not a fan of the instrumental tracks. They don't really feel like they mesh. That's my only complaint though, enjoy every other facet and the near-perfect 2nd half of the album.
4
Jun 29 2023
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
I felt violated. It was either a shitty song, softcore porn, or both.
1
Jun 30 2023
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
This album is like a warm hug during a thunderstorm telling you everything will be okay. I did not think I would enjoy this, but this album was one of the most enjoyable experiences. It's nice to get out of all the British new wave and shitty UK drill for good old-fashioned country tunes. The perfect album to sit out on the porch in your rocking chair with a glass of sweet tea. 5/5, 10/10.
5
Jul 01 2023
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War
U2
Everyone has that one somewhat-iconic musician or band that they just don't enjoy or don't get the hype for. For me, it's easily U2. This whole album was bland, like a boiled potato. I appreciate the message, but it definitely could've been done better.
1
Jul 02 2023
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
It's pretty fun, and I enjoyed the inventive nature of the album. Besides the first track, nothing was super special.
3
Jul 03 2023
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Mask
Bauhaus
Horrid. Just awful. The fact that people have given it positive reviews baffles me. Don't you care about your ears?
1
Jul 04 2023
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Rio
Duran Duran
I really enjoyed this. I was familiar with Duran Duran's mainstream songs but all of the other songs as well. None were 10/10 (besides Hungry Like The Wolf), but it was a super fun listen.
4
Jul 05 2023
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
I enjoyed the album, but enough to give it more than a 3. I get that they're a jam band, but some of the songs were frankly too long. I mean 23 minutes, that's fucking bonkers. It's also great quality for live performances, props to that!
3
Jul 06 2023
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The Blueprint
JAY Z
Illmatic's better, but it's still a 5/5.
5
Jul 07 2023
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
No, just no. This album was absolutely awful. If I could give it a 0, I would have.
1
Jul 08 2023
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1984
Van Halen
Pretty good. I loved Jump since I was young, and the rest is simple 80s hair band rock. Nothing special, but still enjoyable.
3
Jul 09 2023
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Stripped
Christina Aguilera
The one thing that I hate seeing through the reviews is when someone shows obvious bias (shown with some people's great disdain for pop, hip hop/rap, 80s, etc.) They'll say "I despise hip-hop", "all 80s music sounds the same" and never give the material a fair chance when majority of the time the music is strong. This website gives you an album a day to listen to and helps expose us to music that we otherwise would've never listened to, so we need to put out biases aside. Everyone's entitled to have their opinion, but every album's entitled to have a fair chance and just be judged it on source value only.
That being said, this is an extremely solid pop album. The latin, jazz, and R&B influences on this album are strong, and Aguilera's vocals are stellar throughout. Each song is poignant, and while they're all not perfect, they send an important message. Some of these songs will be getting a relisten, and helps show that pop music could and should be enjoyed by those of all ages. (On the sour side, this album is a little too long.)
4
Jul 10 2023
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Meh, expected more out of it. Constant repetitive lyrics and subpar vocals. Enjoy the instruments though.
2
Jul 11 2023
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Really solid jazzy record. Peaches in Regalia is a certified banger.
4
Jul 12 2023
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Play
Moby
If Fatboy Slim cared a little more about the music he made, and made slightly better music, he would be Moby.
3
Jul 13 2023
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
It's decent music for when you're zooted, but not for much else. It's just a bunch of random ass noises and blubber.
1
Jul 14 2023
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
5/5, Classic Stevie, one of my favorite albums. So glad I got to relisten to it. He's Misstra Know It All and Higher Ground are on multiple playlists of mine.
5
Jul 15 2023
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Solid Elvis album. Being one of my dad and grandmother's favorite artists Presley was a cornerstone of my childhood. I've always enjoyed his music, but I really enjoyed this one. Old Elvis (age-wise), developing that sort of raspy voice and hearing it was magical. Overall well done, not 100% perfect, but exceptionally well done. Strong 2nd half.
4
Jul 16 2023
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Just not my cup of tea. Enjoyed Soul Auctioneer though.
2
Jul 17 2023
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Solid Dad rock. I became a Steely Dan fan after listening to this album.
4
Jul 18 2023
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
An objectively perfect album from start to finish. I'm so happy I got this album on my birthday. There are few, if many vocalists better than Aretha.
5
Jul 19 2023
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
Decent. All of the songs started to mesh around halfway through, some songs were not for the faint of hearing.
2
Jul 20 2023
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Repeater
Fugazi
Good album title because that's exactly what this album is: repetitive. The songs are so indistinguishable it's baffling.
1
Jul 21 2023
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Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
Exceed the little expectations I had. Somewhat profound lyrics with excellent instrumentals, great listen!
4
Jul 22 2023
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Parklife
Blur
British to the core. It's solid, and it's an extremely fun listen. The opening track is amazing.
4
Jul 23 2023
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
This album screams Call Me By Your Name. It blends in with whatever you're doing, you lose track of time (in a bad way), and is genuinely forgettable. Good studying music though, I gotta give it that.
2
Jul 24 2023
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Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
No Revolutionary War allegory. 3/5.
3
Jul 25 2023
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Solid instrumentals and vocals. I get why people give it a 5/5, but this music isn't my cup of tea. Went in with an open mind and this is what came out.
4
Jul 26 2023
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
If this were made during peak ear rape era, all the 7th-grade meme lords would play this non-stop.
1
Jul 27 2023
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Harvest
Neil Young
Solid. Big fan of folk and this did not disappoint.
4
Jul 28 2023
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Odessa
Bee Gees
Not what I expected, in a really bad way. What in the actual fuck was this?
1
Jul 29 2023
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The Cars
The Cars
Pretty solid, much better than a three, but undeserving of a four. Majority of the songs were a bop.
3
Jul 30 2023
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En-Tact
The Shamen
Awful. If a shitty IT company had music for when you would be put on hold; that would be it.
1
Jul 31 2023
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
Very middle of the road. The last couple songs were rather dumb but everything else was somewhat enjoyable.
3
Aug 01 2023
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Phonomenal from start to finish. An absolute powerhouse of an album.
5
Aug 02 2023
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
Pretty good, but pretty forgetable.
3
Aug 03 2023
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The Score
Fugees
I was so excited to see this album pop up on my computer. It was phenomenal, and every song was poignant and incredibly written. The references are phenomenal and keep you hooked. There's something for everyone. If I could give this album 10 stars I would.
5
Aug 04 2023
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The Idiot
Iggy Pop
It was okay, rather forgettable. Shows me I enjoy David Bowie and not Iggy Pop.
2
Aug 05 2023
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Teen Dream
Beach House
Good album, but was pretty inconsistent in quality and got a little drab at times.
3
Aug 06 2023
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Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
Solid album, not my cup of tea personally but there were parts I did enjoy. This is the only album I've reviewed so far where I can get behind every review someone has.
3
Aug 07 2023
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Solid album. A great listen, I became a Velvet Underground fan after this.
4
Aug 08 2023
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Blah lyrics with Ozzy's voice, how fun is that! Cool instrumentals and riffs, I gotta give it that.
2
Aug 09 2023
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Damaged
Black Flag
STICK IT TO THE MAN! RAHHHHHHHH!
3
Aug 10 2023
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Traffic
Traffic
Extremely well-done album. Each song is memorable in its own way and they all stick out. After all the repetitive albums I've gotten on this website, I"m so happy I got something genuinely original and exciting with each new song.
4
Aug 11 2023
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
Lyrically flawless, an amazing story, and an amazing message told through amazing songs. Simple as that.
5
Aug 12 2023
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
It gets a little bit repetitive, but I feel that's why it's so charming. Good across the board.
3
Aug 13 2023
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Solid folk album. Nothing really else to add, this album kinda speaks for itself.
4
Aug 14 2023
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
Pretty solid. A new-wave album that doesn't take itself too seriously and is good fun. This is the kind of music I can get behind.
4
Aug 15 2023
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Overall pretty good. Some songs were unnecessarily long and a little too repetitive, but it's much better than some of the albums this website's given me.
3
Aug 16 2023
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Scrumptious. The levels of funk and infinite groove might not ever be recreated again. Shoutout George Clinton, may the grooves be with you.
5
Aug 17 2023
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
Music for when you're waiting for your table at Cracker Barrel.
3
Aug 18 2023
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix's riffs are the main reason this album gets a 5. While the songs are great across the board, with some being phenomenal, without Hendrix's masterclass on the guitar this album wouldn't have been as memorable or good.
5
Aug 19 2023
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In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
It's Sinatra so it will never be awful, but this album was a little too long song-wise. This rating would've been much higher if he could've condensed this to maybe 12 songs.
3
Aug 20 2023
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Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
Vocals make you wish you were Helen Keller. Quite horrid, and the repetitive, yet decent instrumentals don't help here either
1
Aug 21 2023
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Paris 1919
John Cale
Thoroughly enjoyed this, and thought I was gonna hate it when it popped up. It wasn't perfect but it was so enjoyable and the lyrics were beautiful. Great listen.
4
Aug 22 2023
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Decent, I'm not a a big fan of punk so this was somewhat delightful for me.
3
Aug 23 2023
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Fever Dream, but in a good way.
4
Aug 26 2023
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
The first half was much better than the second, but it was still really good. Not the biggest fan of country but was pleasantly surprised.
4
Aug 27 2023
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Arular
M.I.A.
Nothing special, and this isn't even the album with Paper Planes on it!
2
Aug 28 2023
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
This would be a 1 but I Want You To Want Me exists to it's a 2.
2
Aug 29 2023
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Everything about this album is glorious, from the lyricism to the instrumentals to the cover of the album. It's absolutely phenomenal.
5
Aug 30 2023
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
Honestly, I'm a little disappointed, I felt there was such potential with this album, and the result was okay. Decent 6.
3
Aug 31 2023
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
A magical, mystical little journey. This was not my cup of tea, but it wasn't completely terrible. Hunting Song was kinda fire.
2
Sep 01 2023
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Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Very very good, but it felt like every song followed the exact same template and Ozzy's voice isn't exactly one of my favorites. Everything else was solid.
4
Sep 02 2023
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
YEE MF HAW
3
Sep 03 2023
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Guitar Town
Steve Earle
First half was much better than the second, decent across the board.
3
Sep 04 2023
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Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
A perfectly fine album. Kind of generic, but charming.
3
Sep 05 2023
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
An absolutely exceptional debut album for Morissette. While I believe it has moments where it slights drones on, it is an exceptional album, showcasing her vocal ability. It makes sense why this is considered to be one of the quintessential albums of the 90s.
4
Sep 06 2023
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Lost Souls
Doves
One of the first albums of the new millennia. And to be completely honest, it's good, not great, but good. I was very content listening to this. It screams 3.5 /5, but I can't give SO KNOW that I want to give this a 3.5 not a 3. The Cedar Room also sounds a lot like Yellow by Coldplay.
3
Sep 07 2023
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Pretty solid album, even after not being the biggest fan of Springsteen's voice.
4
Dec 02 2023
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
I didn't think I would enjoy this album as much as I did, because this genre is not one of my top choices. However, this is everything I enjoy about this genre kind of rolled into one, so this was a pleasant surprise for me.
4
Dec 03 2023
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
It's just a conversation with some guitars and drums in the background. There's little singing, and when there is singing, it's kinda okay. Also, why is a song almost eight minutes long when the lyrics end before the three-minute mark? I get having some music after the lyrics end, but FIVE WHOLE MINUTES is wayyyy too much.
2
Dec 04 2023
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Electric
The Cult
Decent, in every sense of the word.
3
Dec 05 2023
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Overall, it was pretty good. I was fairly familiar with R.E.M.'s music before this review. However, I had never listened to an album from them. The vocals and lyrics were on point, and the overall vibes were immaculate. However, there are some songs I wasn't the biggest fan of, which bumps it down from a 5/5.
4
Dec 06 2023
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Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
I don't think I've ever been more confused after finishing an album. I think I enjoyed it, but I genuinely don't know.
3
Dec 24 2023
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Your dad definitely loves this album. The first few songs were enjoyable, but the songs became different ways of saying the same stuff after a while. Repetitive beyond belief.
3
Dec 25 2023
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
It's the music you would hear in the backrooms, very liminal space. If I were high, I'd enjoy this, but I'm not so it's a 1.
1
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
ITS YULETIDE BITCHESSSSS MERRY MF CHRISTMAS! such a 5/5, best album made by an actual fucking ballsack of a human
5
Dec 27 2023
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Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
Not completely awful, I usually am the biggest hater of electronica music, but this I kind of enjoyed. It had many bits and pieces I liked, and was overall a surprisingly somewhat-pleasant listen.
3
Dec 28 2023
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
When I thought I was warming to electronica, Fatboy Slim made me return to my senses. Repetitive beyond belief, utter rubbish.
1
Dec 29 2023
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Waters is a LEGEND of the blues scene, and this album proves why.
4
Dec 30 2023
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Not as good as Newport 1960, but still a solid listen.
3
Dec 31 2023
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
The storytelling and lyricism in this is absolutely great. I never thought I'd enjoy this album as much as I did; such a relaxing listen.
4
Jan 01 2024
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
It's fine, kinda weird, but I like some of it, a couple of glimmers of hope.
2
Jan 02 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
I usually don't like punk rock, but I genuinely am a slut for a concept album, so I guess this is the exception. I think the only thing about this album I don't like is the song length (not the songs with a "/," but Jesus of Suburbia and Homecoming); they both could've been cut down to five minutes and have been better songs in my opinion.
4
Jan 03 2024
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
one more time with feeling!
5
Jan 04 2024
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The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
The instrumentals on this album are phonomenal, but I really couldn't get behind the vocals and lyricism. It worked on some of the songs, but not on the majority of them.
3
Jan 05 2024
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Vivid
Living Colour
Very strong beginning, but it fizzles out towards the middle, and then somewhat resurrects itself towards the end. Overall a great listen.
4
Jan 06 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I think what makes this album for me is the guitar, it's fucking phenomenal. While the lyrics aren't always perfect in my opinion, the guitar and the other instruments always make up for it.
4
Jan 07 2024
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
This is what your jazz band would play in high school. You'd be interested and like the performance, but you'd genuinely forget about it when you walk out of the auditorium.
3
Jan 08 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
It's an album and a comedy show!
4
Jan 09 2024
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Live At Leeds
The Who
Subpar songs, but live! That makes it worse!
1
Jan 10 2024
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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
The new wave influences in this were strong, and they made the album.
4
Jan 11 2024
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Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
With long albums, there tends to be a lack of cohesion, and I feel that to be the case with this album. While the majority of the songs I enjoyed, the lack of cohesion made this album slightly less enjoyable. This album could've been cut down to 18-20 songs and been a solid 8-9/10.
3
Jan 12 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
Extremely solid album, with River being the glaring star for me. Great storytelling by Mitchell.
4
Jan 13 2024
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
I understand the amount of albums and musicians that were inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan, and this album was good, but that's it. Everything about it was good, and they have a unique style that's rather charming.
3
Jan 14 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Excellent instrumentals, excellent lyricism, and storytelling, but the vocals are fine, nothing to write home about. Some of the songs weren't my favorite either.
4
Jan 15 2024
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Fine. Freedom! '90 is the obvious star, and everything else sort of falls flat
3
Jan 16 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I would be deaf not to notice this album's impact. However, it was not my cup of tea, not in the slightest.
The lead guy was shouting the entire time, and I understand how poignant this is, so it makes me appreciate it ever so slightly. The rage was definitely there, but my enjoyment was not.
Was he trying to be different and quirky? Possibly, but this was not it. It's a big no from me, dawg.
2
Jan 17 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
In a word: Enlightening
This is one of the best albums this generator has given me. For how original each and every song is, this album is shockingly cohesive, which is a big accomplishment compared to some of the other albums I've reviewed.
It was such an out-of-body experience that I wish I could have again for the first time. Utter perfection.
5
Mar 12 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
The fact that this WAS NOT used in American Horror Story: Freak Show was insane. It's a magical, mystical ride that I wasn't expecting... but kind of enjoyed.
2
Mar 13 2024
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Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
I hate millennials
1
Mar 14 2024
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Chris
Christine and the Queens
I understand why someone enjoys this, but it's definitely not me. This is played daily at Marshall's though.
2
Mar 15 2024
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Very similar to Simon and Garfunkel but still remains true to Simon as an artist. Great album overall.
4
Mar 16 2024
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Live At The Regal
B.B. King
I like the blues genre because of the instrumentals associated with it, not really because of the lyrics. This album is the perfect example of that. It has excellent, second-to-none instruments with meh lyrics. It has a good singing voice, though.
3
Mar 17 2024
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Homework
Daft Punk
Every song on the album is fine, the majority of them overstay their welcome. I'm happy that they refined their sound and have greatly improved since this.
3
Mar 18 2024
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
It's so painfully okay. Speedy Marie was a highlight, though. Everything just sort of dragged on, if the album was like 16 songs I might've given it a 4.
3
Mar 19 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Nice charming album. The vocals were stellar, but I don't know why it just fell flat. It was good, don't get me wrong. I think I expected every song to be like Coat of Many Colors, but it was proven wrong.
3
Mar 20 2024
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Smile
Brian Wilson
Not a fan. This is the type of music your boomer uncle puts on when he tries to persuade you and your cousins that "music was so much better in my day." This was like an LSD trip at a haunted circus where the clowns are zombies chasing you for your brain. No bueno. There is no redeeming factor in this. At all.
1
May 20 2024
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Me Against The World
2Pac
The amount of introspection and storytelling on this album is wonderful. I love hip-hop when the lyricism is on point because, in my opinion, a good beat can only take you so far (the main reason why I don't enjoy the majority of mainstream hip-hop). This album is a solid listen across the board, with Me Against The World being my main highlight.
4
May 21 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Somewhat enjoyable and completely original. But wasn't my cup of tea. Lyrics were okay, but the instrumentals and beat was wonderful.
3
May 22 2024
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
Your grandparents would slow dance to this in their kitchen in 1957. It's utterly beautiful, and there isn't a single thing I would change. I just wish I could be able to listen to this again for the first time.
5
May 23 2024
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Rather ethereal and funky, and I think that's what I enjoyed the most about it. Unfortunately, that's where my enjoyment ends. The first half was much better than the second, as the latter is lacking pretty much in the everywhere department.
3
May 24 2024
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461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Meh. Minus one for racism.
2
May 25 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
It was good, liked the instrumentals and background a hell of a lot more than I liked the actual vocals and lyrics. But still a good listen.
3
May 26 2024
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
It's not as close to the magnitude of Rumors, but it's still a rather good album, with Sara being the obvious highlight for me.
4
May 27 2024
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
There is genuinely nothing special about this album. There are millions of psychedelic rock albums that came out in the 1960s that are way better than this. It is rather repetitive, but it gets a 2 because I have definitely heard worse.
2
May 28 2024
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Station To Station
David Bowie
First Bowie album this website has given me and it did not disappoint. It's a pretty solid album, and even though I didn't know any of the songs going in, I enjoyed the majority of them.
4
May 29 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
Solid album, but this isn't the best album of all time. Sorry, depressed millennials.
4
May 30 2024
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Permission to Land
The Darkness
The album is pretty solid, except for the vocals. Nails on a chalkboard, and the chalkboard is on fire.
3
May 31 2024
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Low-Life
New Order
The vocals are absolutely horrid. Everything else is solid.
3
Jun 01 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Janis needs a cough drop after all the fucking screeching she did.
3
Jun 02 2024
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Kenya
Machito
Oh, how wonderful was this! I very rarely get jazz on the generator, so when I do, it's always a treat, and this was no exception.
4
Jun 03 2024
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Yeezus
Kanye West
Nowhere near his best album but still pretty good.
4
Jun 04 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Not a fan. Wasn't completely ear-bleedingly awful, so it doesn't constitute a 1.
2
Jun 05 2024
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Horses
Patti Smith
SNOOZEFEST
1
Jun 06 2024
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Bright Flight
Silver Jews
I find it really funny that a band named Silver Jews has a song called Horseleg Swastikas
2
Jun 07 2024
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Leftism
Leftfield
This WAS NOT an album I needed to hear before I die. What a waste of thought.
1
Jun 08 2024
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Decent. For all the soul and Motown that came out of the 1960s, I have heard so much better. None of it was bad, it just fell flat.
3
Jun 09 2024
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Guitar is absolutely off the charts, but everything else isn't that special.
2
Jun 10 2024
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Calenture
The Triffids
These are songs YouTube personalities would come out with in like 2015 to have as their quirky little side quest.
1
Jun 11 2024
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Excellent lyrics with wonderful instrumentals.
4
Jun 12 2024
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
This album has extremely high highs, and while there are some definite lows, the highs dramatically make up for it.
Side note: I really dislike people who hate pop music for no reason. Just because you dislike pop music doesn't mean you'll dislike every pop album. Take a fucking chill pill and stop being so pretentious.
4
Jun 13 2024
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Painfully Average. Every sound sounded exactly the same.
2
Jun 14 2024
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More Specials
The Specials
I heard "It's all a load of bollocks" too many times to take this album seriously. It was fun, so it gets some brownie points, but nothing can change its rating from a deserved 1.
1
Jun 15 2024
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Queen II
Queen
Very well made. However, it falls flat in their future projects, as most music does.
4
Jun 16 2024
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Really solid album. The cover of I Heard It Through The Grapevine was unnecessarily long, and some of the lyrics in the song didn't necessarily mesh with me, but this was definitely an album I enjoyed.
4
Jun 17 2024
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Some pleasant moments but there was so much music in this vein that sounds a million times better.
2
Jun 18 2024
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I got Cosmo's Factory a couple days before this one, and that album was better in my opinion. Still a solid album, it just fell flat in more places.
3
Jun 19 2024
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
chaotic good. that's kind of the best way to put it.
3
Jun 20 2024
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Chelsea Girl
Nico
The first few songs were miles better than whatever was in the second half. Nico also has a really weird voice, which is rather eclectic if you're into that sort of thing.
2
Jun 21 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
It's perfectly okay. I think I had really high expectations for this album, and they didn't match them.
3
Jun 22 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
I love the baseball scene from Twilight!
4
Jun 23 2024
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Infected
The The
It's pretty cool, but it's mediocre.
3
Jun 24 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
It was good just not my cup of tea
3
Jun 25 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Every song feels so much longer than it actually is.
1
Jun 26 2024
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Copper Blue
Sugar
This is trying SO HARD to be something it's not. It's meaningless, bland, and boring.
1
Jun 27 2024
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Be
Common
Common: The Wise Old Sage Of Rap
4
Jun 28 2024
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Le Freak is the strong standout, but every other song slightly overstays its welcome.
3
Jun 29 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
If I listened to this for the first time at 2 AM, it would've been the easiest 5 I could've given. Still really solid though.
4
Jun 30 2024
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Crazysexycool
TLC
not so crazy, somewhat sexy, but pretty cool.
4
Jul 01 2024
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Live!
Fela Kuti
groovy but those songs are WAYYY too long
3
Jul 02 2024
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1999
Prince
do you ooh-we-sha-coo-coo-yeah?
4
Jul 03 2024
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Great first half, mediocre second half.
3
Jul 04 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
extremely fun to listen to, solid across the board
4
Jul 05 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
every song on this album is extremely well-written with great instrumentals
4
Jul 06 2024
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
art in its purest form. utter perfection (with the exception of that car song)
5
Jul 07 2024
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
This album is just like plain yogurt. It has the potential to be so much better, but it's perfectly okay the way it is.
3
Jul 08 2024
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Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
Claire Fisher from Six Feet Under would love this!
3
Jul 09 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
It's a decent album, but the constant 15 to 30-second introduction kind of took me out of the experience. This is why I absolutely loathe live albums.
3
Jul 10 2024
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Still better than anything Elvis Costello has ever made.
3
Jul 11 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Not my cup of tea, but I completely understand why this has the acclaim it does.
3
Jul 12 2024
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Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
The organ is pretty cool. Everything else isn't.
2
Jul 13 2024
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
I really enjoyed this album. There's just an originality factor that I love.
4
Jul 14 2024
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Painfully bad. Every song initially was fine, but they each got so much worse. It's kinda baffling.
1
Jul 15 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
There's a lingering aftertaste of immaturity, but it's still a decent album.
3
Jul 16 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
A lot of good guitar doesn't constitute a great album. It wasn't awful by any means necessary, but I kind of expected more.
3
Jul 17 2024
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The Slider
T. Rex
It has some charm, but that's really it.
3
Jul 18 2024
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Everything is really good about this album except the personality of the lead singer.
4