Oct 06 2023
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
My fave of the big lineup. Lindsey's album tracks are great. Sister Moon is the best Nicks tune IMO. Christine has some good ones as well. There are a few clunkers for sure. It's not the White Album or Exile but all four sides are worth listening
4
Oct 09 2023
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Lucked into a sweet Hi records original vinyl of this one. Let's Say Together (overplayed) and Broken Heart (weepy Bee Gees) are the only ones I can't get behind a 100%. The album tracks are fantastic.
4
Oct 10 2023
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
His voice is amazing and I love all 60's soul. But I can't get behind these tunes
3
Jul 04 2025
The Blueprint
JAY Z
I'm not versed in a lot of hip hop but have been trying to familiarize myself with the classics. Cool production from a pre-not see Kanye but the words are meh.
3
Jul 07 2025
Rio
Duran Duran
Not really my thing but I was 16 when this record came out and remember how huge it was. It holds up well.
4
Jul 08 2025
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Prime Frank without the baggage of the greatest hits I am so used to hearing brings out the vibe of this record.
4
Jul 09 2025
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
More straight up hooks than the previous album but I miss some of the My Bloody Valentine screech
3
Jul 10 2025
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
4
Jul 11 2025
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
My Favorite Velvets Album at this point. So good.
5
Jul 14 2025
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Hero and Light are great but there's not quite enough happening here to grab me full on.
3
Jul 15 2025
All Directions
The Temptations
Early 70's Motown funk and soul. Not Stevie but solid.
4
Jul 16 2025
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Some great songs. He had it going on for a while but no one needs a two hour album from anyone. The Wall is 80 minutes long. This one is 40 minutes longer. That's gonna cost you a star Billy Boy
3
Jul 17 2025
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Good stuff and then Angie comes at the end and your head explodes.
4
Jul 24 2025
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
Not a jazz guy but this was really fun. She's relaxed and obviously having a great time. Good stuff
4
Jul 28 2025
Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
3
Jul 29 2025
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
21st century and the title cut are certainly Prague Ground Zero. I forgot how much flute and jam things were going on in the rest of the record. Some of that held up some of it not so much definitely on the list.
4
Jul 30 2025
Rocks
Aerosmith
Not a dud on this one. Even Home Tonight is a solid ballad with some balls. Obviously. Last Child proves that Walk this Way wasn't a fluke. Solid funk once again. Sick as a Dog is the great Aerosmith sleeper track. Just perfect.
4
Jul 31 2025
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Two chords songs are easy to write. Good two chord songs are incredibly hard to write. PJ is proof
2
Aug 01 2025
Take Me Apart
Kelela
Cool album. Out of my dumb old rock guy wheelhouse, but I liked it quite a bit. Good for a late night drive.
3
Aug 04 2025
The Joshua Tree
U2
So much anticipation for this record in 1987 and I think they nailed it. Almost 30 years later, it's a really good rock album, held back by some of Bono's overwrought everything. Bullet the Blue Sky is kind of terrible. I understand why Streets and With or Without You were HUGE.
When Bono sings about losing a friend or the heroin addiction in his hometown, it's not over the top. Running to Stand Still and One Tree are perfect songs.
God's Country is the sleeper.
4
Aug 05 2025
The ArchAndroid
Janelle MonΓ‘e
Wow. She pulled off 68 minutes and it never missed a note IMO. This is absolutely one that needs to be heard.
5
Aug 06 2025
Pornography
The Cure
I think I'm partial to Head in the Door forward. Not enough melody
3
Aug 07 2025
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Didn't hit hard today but I've heard it before and it was really great.
4
Aug 08 2025
The Next Day
David Bowie
Solid Bowie for sure and a great late career surprise but no reason anyone needs to hear this after theyβve got the classics in the list. Docking one star for that
3
Aug 11 2025
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Great album! Deserves to be on the list twice.
5