Jul 24 2023
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Somehow never listened to any Bob Dylan but I'm glad that this was my first album.
Superb story telling.
4
Jul 25 2023
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Van Halen
Van Halen
A few classics which I remember like running with the Devil, eruption and You really got me. I'm also surprised and very impressed how much talent all of them display on their first album.
But Eddie is stealing the show on every song with that super sonic squealy guitar.
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Jul 26 2023
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
It's long since been overdue to listen to soundgarden. Heard nothing but amazing things about this band. I wasn't sure whether this was grunge or not going into this since it didn't resemble anything of the pixies or nirvana l, who were seemingly the only other 2 grunge bands I knew anything about.
I'm not even sure there is a definition for grunge to be honest. It's more or less 90s alt rock with heavy guitar tones, but each grunge band has their own unique contribution to the genre, and soundgarden seemingly are ko exception.
Absolutely loving the tones, riffs, unique time signatures and overall feel of this album so far. Feels like I could swim in this album for hours and never get bored.
And Chris cornell sounds absolutely beautiful.
4
Jul 27 2023
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Honestly one of the most lush and easy listens I've had in a long time. Had so much fun listening to all these songs on my way to work. Can't go wrong with some funky soul music!
4
Jul 28 2023
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
0-3-5! I've been very surprised at how imaginative this record has been to listen to. I think most people don't bother giving deep purple a chance nowadays given how amateurish they consider smoke on the water. But man, this record slaps!
I feel it pulling influence from of led zeppelins early work and quite a lot from black sabbath. Whether it be writing styles or production choices, its kind of hard to tell. The drumming is fantastic and so far ahead of its time. Guitars sound fluid and locked into every song so neatly, and the lyricism and vocals are wonderful.
Can't wait to listen to this with the headphones on
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Jul 29 2023
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
Glad I ended up getting this fiona apple record as I've listened to When the Pawn and Fetch the Bolt Cutters but haven't listened to any others. While I've had roughly the same opinion of Fionas music, it was a slight shock to me to hear how honed in on her own sound she was from a very early age. And how profound her lyricism has been even this long ago. This album doesn't sound confined to any 90isms at all either.
4
Jul 30 2023
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
A lot of excellent pop songs held back by a track list that us generally all over the place. I listened without prejudice at least!
3
Jul 31 2023
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
3
Aug 01 2023
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
This is simple country blues and a very relaxing listen.
4
Aug 02 2023
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I think what this album showcases are credence clearwater revival are a great jamming band.
4
Aug 03 2023
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Live!
Fela Kuti
Crazy coincidence that I discovered this album on the 2nd of august, not only my birthday, but also the day that marks the death of this outstanding performer. I've never given any afrobeat a chance before, but I'm so glad I did. Words can not describe how much I would've loved to be alive to listen to this performance. So vibrant, so lush, such intense energy and precision. I've already listened to it twice in one day and it's getting better every listen. Praise be to ya, Fela.
4
Aug 04 2023
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
I've listened to this record countless times since discovering it in my teens. It's the pixies' crackhead album, some highs and lows but a great album nonetheless!
I think one of the members of radiohead described it as "a band that's playing in your living room" and I think that's the best way of putting it.
4
Aug 05 2023
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
A wonderful showcase of songwriting, talent and soul.
4
Aug 06 2023
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Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
It's a decent listen with muddy performances. Whether there is intention or not, I find it's something that holds the enjoyability of these songs back
3
Aug 07 2023
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
I listened to a residents album before. Ya know, the one with all the members of the beatles with strange looking eyes? Well it was that one. And I didn't remember the listen being a great experience. In fact I remembered it being quite an abrasive one. And I feel like for many members of this site, it will be the same case for this album.
But man... what an absolute horror fest siesta this has been. I've been completely sucked into this horrifically grating, disjointed children's novel that the residents have chalked up for us. Albeit. The baby voice they frequent on many tracks is a little too much to bare. But these songs feel like something only a psychotic madman could conjure up. And it's not something that can be so easily recreated.
This album is a horrifically terrifying, and occasionally hilarious stab at the music industry standard and I imagine I will be frequently revisiting it... on my own... with headphones... because I can't let people know I listen to this
5
Aug 08 2023
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
4
Aug 09 2023
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4
Aug 10 2023
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Grunge was short lived but I'm glad it lived long enough for Mudhoney to give it a try. Love it!
4
Aug 11 2023
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Not his worst, but not his best. The thought of stevie wonder creeping into my dreams is kinda scary too.
But he's got soul and talent that glides over nearly every song. Just wish the mix was a little better. Could definitely use a remix.
3
Aug 12 2023
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It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The yeah yeah yeahs is one of the dumbest names for any band ever but this record slaps so fair is fair.
4
Aug 13 2023
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
3
Aug 14 2023
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Abraxas
Santana
5
Aug 15 2023
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Gorgeous piano rock and lush instrumentation. Some songs sound a little too like others but it's an enjoyable listen all the way through.
4
Aug 16 2023
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Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
3
Aug 17 2023
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4
Aug 18 2023
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Pelican West
Haircut 100
This album would fit pleasantly on top of any movie about miami in the 80s. It's incredibly cheesy but I still like it.
4
Aug 19 2023
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
One of the most masterfully crafted rock/rap records ever produced. I hold this album in the highest regard.
5
Aug 20 2023
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Yeehaw pardner
4
Aug 21 2023
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This Nationโs Saving Grace
The Fall
4
Aug 22 2023
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
Kinda cringe bit it's got sunshine of your love
3
Aug 23 2023
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
Whack
3
Aug 24 2023
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
4
Aug 25 2023
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Calenture
The Triffids
This album sounds like it created purely for radio airtime in the 80s. Nothing original, or different from whatever sounds were trendy at the time. Tacky and boring ๐ด๐ด๐ด๐ด
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Aug 26 2023
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
It's the same song over and over but the good news is, it's a great song!
4
Aug 27 2023
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The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
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3
Aug 28 2023
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Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
4
Aug 29 2023
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
3
Aug 30 2023
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California
American Music Club
It was difficult enough to find a full album to listen to for this album, and believe me, I tried. Found a physical copy after a long search, and let me tell you. It was not worth it.
Don't waste your time.
2
Aug 31 2023
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Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
3
Sep 01 2023
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
4
Sep 02 2023
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Second half is far better than the first.
4
Sep 03 2023
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
I love the vocal harmonies. Pretty mid tho
3
Sep 04 2023
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Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
Outside of the great musicianship, I can't get behind how long the majority of these songs are. As well as having to wait 2 whole minutes for a song to start before they decide to stop mumbling small talk to each other. This ain't it.
2
Sep 05 2023
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
As this was my first experience listening to a rolling stones LP, I had much higher hopes for this album considering how beautifully heartbreaking and hypnotic 'Paint it Black' is. But the rest of the album is nothing like this. Some decent take on some blues abd classic rock, but nothing that stood out to me to the point where I'd be listening to it again any time soon.
3
Sep 06 2023
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
It's old kanye, so it's automatically better kanye.
4
Sep 08 2023
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
I decided to pause my album generator today for two reasons.
1) I have a lot of albums to catch up on.
2) I've been getting a lot of mediocre and terrible albums, not to mention when I saw the name 'Mott the Hoople' I thought "wtf does that even mean?"
So went in with the lowest expectations, expecting the songwriting to be on tier with all the usual garbage. And how wrong I was. The songwriting, mixing and enthusiasm is palpable. It's such an easy going experience but there's so much to respect and love about every song here. Just when you think there's no way they can throw me any more cool riffs or drum fills or neat harmonies, they just throw one more into the mix.
Sounds like David Bowie if he wrote for Pink Floyd
Outstanding stuff, this is what rock music was meant for.
4
Sep 09 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
4
Sep 10 2023
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Pornography
The Cure
Pornography is an earworm of perfectly crafted Gothic Rock songs. Robert Smith works as a perfect vessel for all these songs. His vocals tear through every song to perfection. These songs were made with him in mind. What a man! What a performer!
5
Sep 14 2023
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
I have constantly been putting off this album. And I've found out why. Every time I start playing it, I almost immediately turn it off. I also hate how I'm talking more in my notes about albums I don't like as opposed to albums I do, but I gotta speak my mind on this.
Smokers Delight is an absolute snooze-fest. It will provide you some boring repetitive ideas played over and over for 8 minutes straight, then it will change into something that sounds interesting but go absolutely nowhere. You're in this constant limbo of being teased of sometihng potentially great that never comes. This wouldn't even pass as a decent rap insturmental album.
Don't get me wrong, it's not unlistenably bad, just a boring one. I've yet to find something truly repulsive from this website, but it's getting closer everyday.
If I need to be blazed to enjoy this album, then it's truly not worth the listen. And I've had a few drinks tonight and it's still doing feck all.
Go listen to some J Dilla or something else, this really isn't worth the run time. This album is the defecto marijuana album that absolutely no one asked for.
2
Sep 15 2023
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
A fantastic experience of neo psychedelia with a Britpop sound, despite not being British.
Albeit, the first half of this album carries a lot more than the second half. But every song is worth a listen! And the album flows fantastically.
4
Sep 16 2023
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
4
Sep 17 2023
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
3
Sep 18 2023
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
4
Sep 19 2023
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
2 smiths albums back to back? Truly blessed.
4
Sep 20 2023
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Not as sold on this one compared to machine head. Decent listen overall, but nothing to go crazy over.
3
Sep 21 2023
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
I was surprised how gorgeous, lush and catchy so many songs were from this album. I genuinely went in with the presumption that Simple Minds were a one hit wonder, and here I am leaving with more songs that I genuinely prefer Don't you (forget about me). It's a wonderful cosmonaut of an album that leaves you entranced in it's simple but beautiful synths. It's not only so great on first listen but I think I'm definitely going to be coming back to this regularly.
I do however wish the vocals were a little louder or present. I think the group could've put them a bit more into the centre focus.
But first impressions are good, I was not expecting this to be one of my favorites of the previous albums I've listened to.
And if you just want to listen to some genuinely great synth pop, go nuts!
5
Sep 22 2023
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
I appreciate Richard Hawley far more as a producer and sessions artist than I do a songwriter. It's easy on the ears, it's an overall enjoyable listen back to back, but nothing spectacular, and often lacking any identity or focus.
3
Sep 23 2023
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
A geniunely embarassing listen. Run DMC did hits, not albums.
2
Sep 24 2023
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The Yes Album
Yes
This is friggin awesome gamers! ๐๐
4
Sep 25 2023
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
5
Oct 05 2023
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Brothers
The Black Keys
I wasn't expecting this album to be as solid as it was. Doesn't step too outside of its comfort zone. A solid set of modern bluesy rock songs. The exact kind of thing you expect from the black keys. One dimensional? Sure, but a good listen nonetheless. Gonna give it a few more listens to get a feel for it obviously. But liking what I'm hearing so far.
4
Oct 06 2023
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Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
I feel this has a lot of growing to do on me, abd while I love the early 90s aesthetic to it, these songs go from not bad to decent almost every time. Not much to talk about, but it was a mildly interesting listen at least.
3
Oct 07 2023
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The Clash
The Clash
3
Oct 08 2023
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Eternally Yours
The Saints
One of my favorite punk albums so far. Loving it!
4
Nov 20 2023
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
Genuinely great songwriting if you ignore the cockney man making sexual edvances on you
2
Nov 21 2023
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Fantastic album from the Brian eno trilogy of talking heads albums.
4
Nov 22 2023
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Vulnicura
Bjรถrk
4
Nov 23 2023
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Sister
Sonic Youth
Sister is by far one of the best noise rock albums I've had the pleasure of listening to, even if it isn't entirely my cup of tea. The weird guitar tunings, the lyrics, the rough production, all make for a completely unique listening experience that could never replicated.
4
Nov 24 2023
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Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
I need this album in my veins
5
Nov 25 2023
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has somehow consistantly escaped any album listening experience for me. It is pretty much everything I'd expect from springsteen, as even from his big hits you can tell he nailed his sound down very early. It's sung from the heart, it's grand in scale, and there's so much going on in every track. The guy was born to write songs like these.
4
Nov 26 2023
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Next
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Basically ACDC but not really ACDC
3
Nov 27 2023
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Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
In terms of campy Punk/New Wave albums, it does alright. I just don't know why I would spin this over some early clash, dead or alive, or simple minds. Still a decent listen if you vibe with it.
3
Nov 28 2023
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
One of the moat depressing listens I've ever had.
Excellent stuff!
4
Nov 29 2023
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
This album makes me want to run downhill into battle with nothing but a sock of coins in one hand, and a hurley in another.
5
Dec 22 2023
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Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
There's something so lovable about this slacker indie rock the early 90's bestowed upon us. It's rough around the edges, careless, and sometimes really heart warming, and the guitar tones are magnificent.
Somehow they do get some filler songs in an album that isn't even 40 mins, but that's just a biproduct of how short some of these songs are. But as an introduction to the band, I'm quite impressed.
4
Dec 23 2023
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
4
Dec 24 2023
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
It's like a sunny walk through the woods on a scorching day. You can't be in a bad mood when you're listening to this!
4
Dec 25 2023
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G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
I love this album, the blues, the jazz, the grooves, oh. my. god!
There's so much space for improvisation and this band is so tight!
But this guy...
THIS FUCKING GUY!
HE RUINS EVERYTHING!
Probably a bit late, but yeah! Get rid of the guy, and it's genuinely a good listen.
2
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Look lads, I don't have it in me for another set of christmas songs. Can we just leave it at 3 stars and call it even? thanks.
3
Dec 27 2023
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No Other
Gene Clark
I was only recently given a byrds album, so it's very interesting to see where Gene Clark went on his solo work. But besides that...
This album does not let up. Every song feels like it was hand crafted by the Gods themselves. The weeping guitars, the weight of that bass, the way each song of structured so beautifully, and of course Gene Clark's wonderful vocals.
Besides the very basic route this album takes on its country-esque songs, I'd listen to this non stop.
Maybe I'm very easy to pander to, but I'd be happily pandered to as long as I can listen to music like this.
4
Dec 28 2023
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Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
We have the cure at home!
The cure at home:
3
Dec 29 2023
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Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
I'm glad this was the introduction to captain beefheart instead of trout of mask replica, because I've been putting that off for a very long time. I feel like it's a taster of things to come.
Key tracks: Dropout Boogie, I'm Glad, Electricity
4
Dec 30 2023
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
This whole album got me thinking about her again, and it's one of the best soul albums I've heard probably ever. Absolutely gorgeous.
5
Dec 31 2023
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
Some occasional highlights, but nothing to keep my coming back with the exception of two songs.
3
Jan 01 2024
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
So a few sporadic thoughts:
The backing Vocals on 'On Your Own' are horrific.
'History' and 'Life's an Ocean' are gorgeous... In fact the second half of this entire album is far superior than the first half.
The Britpop mix saps the life out most of these songs.
This album is a half decent listen but lacks any personality, and in most cases I'd rather spin a record from Oasis, Blur, or Supergrass.
And I really wish 1001album generator would let you give half stars.
3
Jan 02 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
4
Jan 03 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
Excellent songwriting from U2, I can see why many people see this as their best.
4
Jan 04 2024
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
As much as I can appreciate the craft of this project, I just don't vibe with spirit as much as the other 70s and 80s rock n roll projects I've heard on here. I may change my mind on a later listen... but who knows
3
Jan 05 2024
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Dirty
Sonic Youth
I write this at the end of a 7am drunken bender, and I feel like I just needed this. I've listened to a few Sonic Youth records, but staved off their 90's material because I wanted to listen to it in order, but there's a lot of albums, and that's a lot of work.
What is the best Sonic Youth album? It's always up for a very pointless discussion, it's every rym user's wet dream to get into a stupid debate about it. I'm not even sure what Sonic Youth would think about the way their music is spread around these days.
Like Sonic Youth has somehow been relatively underground for so many years, because not everyone loves noise rock, and their fan base is the worst. I mean I got into their music because I saw their infamous interview with Nardwuar where they broke some nice gift he was sharing with them. And somehow watching that stemmed into my deep obsession with this band and their music. I don't know what that says about me but I'm too scared to know the answer.
Wait I'm still talking? Oh yea this album is sick!
5
Jan 06 2024
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Parachutes
Coldplay
I love this album, I love the songwriting, I love the production, and I swear to God I would give this album 5 stars if Chris Martin didn't occasionally create the dumbest lyrics I've ever heard in my life.
4
Jan 07 2024
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
I somehow never knew how long Lightning Bolt have been around.
Listening to Lightning Bolt is like getting peppersprayed in the face. You just get hit with the noisiest loudest guitar and the chaotic clang of those drums.
If you're into music that goes this hard for 40 minutes straight, you're a psychopath, but I bet you're a really nice person to talk to.
4
Jan 08 2024
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Like Water For Chocolate
Common
If this did not inspire Kendrick to make TPAB, I would be seriously amazed. Super soulful, really conscious message, and all the features thus far have been brilliant. And it's an absolute relief to finally get a hiphop album worth listening to from this generator!
4
Jan 09 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Pretzel logic is a nice enough listen but nothing stands out to keep me coming back.
3
Jan 10 2024
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
These two write some beautiful songs.
4
Jan 11 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
This album sounds so far ahead of its time. It's a gorgeous showcase of heartbreaking lyrics, incredible talent on both piano and guitar, and outstanding mixing. I can't get over how great this record is.
5
Jan 12 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
I've always been of the mindset that you should never hold any artists to an insanely high standard just because of their name or their fame, or who they've influenced. All that has ever led me to is listening to music that I didn't really want to listen to.
What matters far more to me, is how well an album has aged. And for an album that came out in 1966, this has most certainly passed the test.
Now I haven't dipped my toes too far into the beatles discography. I love Abbey Road, listened to Sgt. Peppers many times and I'm not too fond of anything released prior Rubber Soul. But have been enjoying the guitar tones, melodies, and those heavenly harmonies on this album. An eargasm just on their own.
And ringo can sing, no one can convince me otherwise.
4
Jan 15 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Despite being only 90 albums into this album generator, this is now my third Nick Cave record, it's not necessarily bad, it's just weird.
Although this album so far has been the least impressive to me. The big blues energy in the first half of the record gave me coles corner flash backs, which I did not appreciate in the slightest.
The good news was the more mellowed out second half of the record really brought this record back to a decent listen. And it's the tone that I find suits nick cave best.
But given the sparsity of interesting songs in between the rest, it's not enough for me to regularly come back to this record.
Albums too long, wayyy too long
3
Jan 16 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
Never listened to Taylor's music before, but I'm glad I did! I thought given how lukewarm I have been to some of her biggest songs into the past, I'd feel the same about 1989. But I am pleasantly surprised. It runs for 48 minutes and most songs make that time just breeze by. The production is super light and fluid. You can clearly tell most of these songs were engineered by some of the best people in the business, and Taylor's songwriting is (for the most part) very heartfelt. She has a great way of telling a story and painting a picture in your head of what she's feeling.
Welcome to New York is one of the most glamerous openings I have heard to the opening of any modern pop album I've heard in a while. All You Had Do Was Stay is easily one of my favorite songs so far, and Shake It Off is as they say, my guilty pleasure. Far too catchy for me to dislike it. Although it annoyingly sparked so many insta girls with toxic personalities to write off their bad actions as "haters gonna hate".
What this album has going for me is its consistency in production, which I feel a lot of albums I've been listening to from this generator do not have, so it is not only a breath of fresh air to get an album that has this quality about it, but it's also nice to hear something that isn't rock'n'roll from a 70's band 10 times in a row.
Buttttt... that consistency that I just talked about is also across the sorts of songs that Taylor writes. I would've loved a little more from the lyrics than just the ups and downs of the men she's dated. Not to mention Bad Blood has got to be one of the most overplayed and grating songs I've heard in a long time, and I thought maybe I'd changed my mind about that. But nope definitely not.
ANYWAYS! Great record, not perfect, but still great. Here's hoping I get a few more modern records along the way... Probably won't, but I can live in hope!
4
Jan 17 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
Listened to this album many times. It's beautiful!
4
Jan 18 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
3
Jan 19 2024
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Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
A bit scatterbrain, but thoroughly entertaining.
4
Jan 20 2024
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Back In Black
AC/DC
AC/DC are one of the most simple yet entertaining bands out there. But 42 minutes of filler AC/DC in-between all the hits just ain't doing it all that much for me.
3
Jan 21 2024
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Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
I meannnnn its alright?!
3
Jan 27 2024
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Celebrity Skin
Hole
As simple as it sounds, it's quite an enjoyable alternative rock album.
4
Jan 28 2024
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Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
Early UK punk, fast paced and fun. Not much else to say
3
Jan 29 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
It's one of the greatest indie albums ever made. The grandparents of grunge, The Pixies, created some of the catchiest Rock songs in the most unconventienal way possible. Black Francis' vocals are screechy and hideous in the best way possible. Kim Deal laid some of the sickest bass lines I've ever heard in my life. Joey Santiago is a masterclass in noise and feedback. And Dave Lovering has the drumming stamina of a bull on coke without ever skipping a beat.
And this is the pixies at the peak of their creativity. Absolute masterclass.
5
Jan 30 2024
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Garbage
Garbage
A brilliant album that blurs the lines between genres. A bit of alternative rock, industrial and grunge all packed into a very 90s album. Loved this one
4
Jan 31 2024
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Manassas
Stephen Stills
If I'm being completely honest with myself, I just do not like this kind of music at all. American Country music just isn't in my wheelhouse, and the few albums I do like from that genre tend to deviate a little outside it. This however is one of the most meat and potatoes country albums I ever heard in my god dang life. A few highlights here and there but nothing that would genuinely keep me coming back to it.
2
Feb 01 2024
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Signing Off
UB40
Signing Off is a collection of chilled out reggaeton jams. It's enjoyable while it's on, not particularly standout in any sense but it has been nice to hear a genre shift for a change.
3
Feb 02 2024
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Goo
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youths koolest record.
4
Feb 03 2024
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
4
Feb 04 2024
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One World
John Martyn
Some cool grooves, a psychedelic experience for sure, and John Martyn sounds like he just smoked 40 cigarettes before every song. Enjoyable but might need a little more time to get used to a vocal style like that.
3
Feb 05 2024
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Get some Supergrass vibes from this band. Wouldn't be surprised if they were an inspiration to Supergrass' sound. Pretty neat but I don't see myself coming back to it.
3
Feb 06 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
One of the most fun debuts from an indie rock band in the 00s.
4
Feb 07 2024
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Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
It's one of those moments when your album generator updates, you throw it on and think "really? I had to hear this before I die?"
2
Feb 24 2024
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Jazz is stupid
4
Feb 25 2024
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The La's
The La's
One classic song, some good songs, and a lot of boring songs.
3
Feb 26 2024
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Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Never heard of goldfrapp before but I'm loving this voice paired with gorgeous production
4
Feb 27 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Always nice when its on. Makes good background music when you're studying or working on a craft
4
Apr 07 2024
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Country Life
Roxy Music
3
Apr 08 2024
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On The Beach
Neil Young
My first Neil young project! I'm sure there is plenty of growing room for this album with me, but for now, I'm just happy I got to experience this lovely bluesy day on the beach.
4
Apr 09 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Not as thoroughly fantastic as paranoid, but still a fantastic and hellish listen.
4
Apr 10 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
This is my favorite Nick Drake album. It's so beautifully arranged, so cozy and homely. Track for track perfection.
5
Apr 11 2024
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Oh boy I can't wait to put this on my 'love-makin' playlist that I only play exclusively during my morning commute.
4
Apr 12 2024
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
I'm a big fan of the folk genre. Some of my favorite artists of all time have turned something so simple into something beautiful. Thinking of Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, Nick Drake.
Now I'm not at all expecting Devandra Banhart to be in that level, the only thing that I hoped for, was he took his own spin on things. And that he very much did.
I do actually like what this project brought to the table overall. His odd inflections, his incredible talent on classical guitar, and the mixing is good too. (Gotta love that background noise hiss). Lyrics-wise he seems to speak almost in tongues, with vivid imagery of what I could only describe as something out of an ancient greek novel.
Although his vocal style, which is quite hard to ignore, doesn't always shine through in the best of ways. Like sometimes he reminds me of Jeff Buckley, and then the next song reminds me of Yoko Ono. Between the cursive singing and the screeches and yelps, it often breaks that soft touch that I really love about listening to folk. But who knows, maybe it'll grow on me a little more over time.
7/10
3
Apr 13 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
love little richards energy but man... the 50's were not creative in the slightest. This is the same 4 bar blues melody reshaped and repacked over and over again. Like it's a great song! But still...
3
Apr 15 2024
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Roxy Music
Roxy Music
3
Apr 16 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Blew my mind. The musical equivilent of subverting expectations, they just so happen to sound amazing as well. Very rare to find a band that are all amazingly talented, and gel super well together.
5
Apr 17 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
for my first listen, it has not done much to impress me. I know how much of a high standard people hold Neil Young to, but I'm just not getting it. Some nice country songs for sure, but country has never been a favorite genre of mine
3
Apr 18 2024
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I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
A far less interesting Jason Molina
2
Apr 19 2024
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Ingenue
k.d. lang
quite pleasant
4
May 22 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
No one will ever write a better song about kitchen appliances.
4
May 23 2024
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Ray Of Light
Madonna
Woahhhh no one told me Madonna made an art pop album with triphop beats!? Love it!
4
Jun 28 2024
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Undeniably fun. The beats are fantastic, the aesthetic, 90's pulp fiction levels of cool. But the lyrics are average at best, and you can barely make out what he's saying half the time. Still enjoyed it though, but I don't see myself returning to this any time soon.
3
Jun 29 2024
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
A fantastic album about drugs and drug dealers
4
Jun 30 2024
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Paranoid
Black Sabbath
The Prince of darkness reigns supreme.
5
Jul 09 2024
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Bubble And Scrape
Sebadoh
A weird ass record but still enjoyable, reminds me a bit of early sonic south.
3
Jul 10 2024
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They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
Liars
Before I even start with a comment on this record, I just want to note that I love many an experimental record. (Gave Duck Stabber a 5 I love that shii) Pushing the boundaries of what is considered music is a fantastic concept.
But the only thing that I can give this record points for is intentionally sounding as unlistenable and unimaginative as possible. Everything clashes, it offers nothing new, and most of all, it sounds lazy. Loops played over and over to a level of nausea.
Why would anyone want to listen to this when there are far more interesting and wonderfully listening abrasive records out there?
1
Jul 11 2024
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Fragile
Yes
Was about as good as I was expecting it to be! Enjoyed this thoroughly. I haven't listened to a prog rock album in quite some time, but Fragile is a fantastic welcome back to the genre for me
4
Jul 12 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
This sounds insanely good, considering it came out in the 50's.
4
Jul 14 2024
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Ate a whole chicken fillet kebab while listening to this
4
Jul 15 2024
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
My first paul solo project! The only one left to listen to is ringo now!
Clearly the bluesiest and goofiest beatles of them all. Might be jumping the gun on this one, but it might be my favorite out of all the beatles solo projects so far. So warm, so fun, and Paul isn't afraid to get weird with it
5
Jul 16 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
It's a perfectly fine album, even if it is a little bloated. But Layla is so obviously superior to almost everything here.
3
Jul 17 2024
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All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
Pretty great nu metal album! Sounds fantastic, songs hit hard, and Corey's vocals are phenomenal.
4
Jul 18 2024
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Some early punk rock written by some kids that don't take themselves too seriously.
3
Jul 22 2024
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I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
It's far more orchestral than her debut. A little less political, and cultural than it too. And far more lovesick too. Some songs stick, some don't.
3
Jul 23 2024
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
I wanna wear a suit that's too big for me and dance to this
4
Jul 28 2024
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Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Never heard an Emerson, Lake and Palmer record before, but I am a big fan of king crimsons work. But even then I can still hear the influence bleed all over this record.
The opener is a 20 minute multi-fauceted banger. Kept me thrilled start to finish.
Bitches crystal has one of the best triplet flows I've heard on the drums in a long time.
Their use of effects on organs and pianos create some of the most unique sounds I've heard in a long time.
4
Jul 29 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
First impressions are good. Although it does suffer from a few jack antonoff-isms.
Most songs are fantastic and a few are quite middle of the road. Good listen. Praise the lorde
4
Jul 30 2024
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
Babe wake up, we're listening to the Metallica album that has no bass.
I also hate to admit it (as Lars Ulrich comes across as one of the most obnoxious crayon eaters in the metal music scene) but this album is pretty fantastic. Ulrich and Hetfield have fantastic synergy, the guitar solo's are some of my favorite's on this album, especially on 'One' and ...'And Justice For all'. These songs can go on for quite some time too, but I never find myself getting bored in the slightest. The Riffs are so strong, that they could honestly go on forever for all I care.
However, the obvious flaw is all in the mix. The bass being sapped, on top of the garage mix of the whole album is one thing. This album feels like a huge album to played on big stereo systems and played to crowds of millions, but it sounds so flat at times. For example, a song like One, probably the best song they've ever written, shouldn't sound like it was mixed by the drummer.
Without a doubt, this is my favorite metallica record in terms of songwriting, but the mix just isn't it sometimes.
4
Jul 31 2024
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
I genuinely sighed when this album showed up, for two reasons. One, I only know sheryl crow as the woman that makes music for middle aged mothers that think being a shitty person is a personality trait because they're from the deep south... And two, I just finished listening to ...And Justice For all by metallica so I knew it was gonna be a bit of a culture shock. Like being given a glass of milk after skulling five shots of fireball.
Now the opener surprised me, Run, Baby, Run blew all my expectations out of the water. Fantastic production, and that hook on the chorus just elevates me. But pretty quickly, my expectations turned out to be true but not quite for the reasons I thought. Leaving Las Vegas is alright, but it sounds nothing like the first song. It takes a bit more a triphop route. Then Strong Enough throws us into a more acoustic low-key type of energy. Then Cant Cry anymore gives us this half assed pop country song.
So at this point I'm starting to see a pattern, or lack there of. These are fine songs on their own. As an album, this feels like multiple sets of studio sessions with no beat or connection from any song to the next. And again, this album is completely fine! It's listenable, it's walmart store music, but I just don't understand why this album would be considered great in any sense.
Lyrically middling.
3
Aug 01 2024
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
The thrash metal equivalent of being launched into the sun. Hell yeah brotherrr
4
Aug 02 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Easily one of the most iconic live albums ever performed. Not only for its fantastic sound quality, softer alternate versions of existing Nirvana songs, brilliant covers, but also being recorded so closely to Kurt's death. It's a beautiful, yet painful and haunting listen.
5
Aug 03 2024
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Absolute fire from start til finish. Been trying to find an excuse to listen to this album for a while and I'm quite happy I did. Chesters screams are fantastic too.
4