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Sat Oct 07 2023
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
14 year old me would have given this 5 stars, but revisiting this as an adult sees it for a lot of loud angst with pretty base lyrics. Would fit perfectly into an early 2000's edgy videogame.
2
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Sat Oct 07 2023
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
great album! has a fantastic flow from start to finish. Utilizes so many different sounds (If You Only Knew has a great jazz flute background) and the lyrics range anywhere from philosophical to relationships between friends and lovers (Thin Line). I havent listened to much in the way of alternative hip hop but I kept this on from start to finish with no breaks!
5
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Mon Oct 09 2023
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
4
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Wed Oct 11 2023
Let It Be
The Replacements
All it sounds like to me is the soundtrack to a forgotten 80's teen comedy. A few songs that stuck out were Androgynous (a song about two non-binary people in a relationship all the way back in 1984), Gary's Got a Boner, and Perfectly Lethal. A decent entry in post-punk coming-of-age type music. It has a pretty rough sound in some areas which is typical of the genre, but its not really my thing. Although, I can appreciate it for what it is.
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Thu Oct 12 2023
Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
having never listened to Billy Bragg or Wilco (or woody guthrie for that matter) I wasnt sure what to expect, but the more I settled in the more I enjoyed it. Deifnitely suited for a particular mood, like taking a long road trip by yourself to somewhere new. I particularly liked California Stars and Ingrid Bergman.
4
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Fri Oct 13 2023
Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
I guess I just dont get it. The genre never really attracted me but I gave it a chance, it just seemed like a cacophony of noise. Did not care for a single track.
1
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Sat Oct 14 2023
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
its spa music. smooth, relaxing, inoffensive.
3
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Sun Oct 15 2023
Heroes
David Bowie
I'm not a huge David Bowie fan, but I recognize his talent and what he did for music and art throughout his career. This was a little too melancholy for me in some places, none of the tracks really stood out, but they all had his distinct style.
3
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Mon Oct 16 2023
GREY Area
Little Simz
pretty interesting album. I dont know much UK based hip hop so it was a nice change. good sound and flow throughout, I always have an ear for something a little alternative sounding in the genre. Flowers stood out the most to me.
4
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Tue Oct 17 2023
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
jazz sax always hits.just right.
4
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Wed Oct 18 2023
...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
I never thought I would've enjoyed Britney Spears' debut album as much as I did. Its clear to see how she impacted the world of pop music and what followed. 12 year old me begrudgingly liked it and 36 year old me frickin loves it.
The only knock against it is that its top heavy. You get the strongest hits right away, but the rest of it is still pretty good and has maybe one or two misses. Its Britney bitch.
4
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Thu Oct 19 2023
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
I cant really hear anything that separates her from her peers at this time. I'm sure one of these tracks made it to a Women & Songs album.
2
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Fri Oct 20 2023
Follow The Leader
Korn
dumb but fun to listen to (even if just for the beatbox on Freak on a Leash) but only once.
2
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Sat Oct 21 2023
Live!
Fela Kuti
Funky! Never heard of them before but great sound!
4
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Sun Oct 22 2023
Future Days
Can
if you want something to play in the background while you do something else this will work.
3
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Mon Oct 23 2023
Orbital 2
Orbital
most of this is pretty forgettable 90's electronica except for Halcyon and On and On which holds a special place in my heart for appearing on the Mortal Kombat movie soundtrack (at the end when they're celebrating before Shao Khan shows up) and the forever classic Hackers.
3
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Tue Oct 24 2023
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton fucking rules. From being in love, heartbreaks, to good ol' days, she covers it all and tells a great story. Really enjoyed this one, I've always been a sucker for bluegrass/folk style country
5
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Wed Oct 25 2023
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
To me, this album is like when you try and listen to someone explain a concept to you several times but you just cant grasp it. This went way over my head, also the genre just isnt for me. Felt really meandering and repetetive.
2
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Thu Oct 26 2023
Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
"I'm so counter-culture that I'll make every song sound roughly the same!" The Album. I dunno, their peers are way better for similar themes.
2
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Fri Oct 27 2023
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
its weird, it reminds me of Great Big Sea if they decided to make Alt-Rock instead. I cant find a song I actively like off this album.
2
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Sat Oct 28 2023
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
some great songs off here, and even if they're not great, the rest of the album blows out the majority of this entire list of 1001 albums that I've seen so far. its Zeppelin!
4
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Sun Oct 29 2023
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
music to get laid by. Marvin is awesome, lets get it on.
4
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Mon Oct 30 2023
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
More electronica that I just dont vibe with, but I'm learning how big this genre is in the UK
2
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Tue Oct 31 2023
Homework
Daft Punk
the singles off this album are great, but Discovery really crushes this outing comparitively so. not bad, just too bloated.
3
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Wed Nov 01 2023
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
not bad, a little too brooding for me, but Cohen is a great song writer!
3
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Thu Nov 02 2023
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
more house music, nothing really stands out. Again, this genre just isnt my vibe, so its most likely lost on me. I cant figure why this gets a spot on the list either, it doesnt really differentiate itself as far as I can tell
2
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Fri Nov 03 2023
Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
having knowing nothing about this group or any of their songs I was expecting nothing good, but I was pleasantly surprised. makes great use of the 80's sounds, a nice variety of music, almost like city pop in some places.
4
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Sat Nov 04 2023
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
great album with a really distinct sound to it! definitely made me a fan and I'll be checking out what else they offer. If you want a heavier 80's punk, its all here.
5
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Sun Nov 05 2023
The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
4
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Mon Nov 06 2023
Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
Quiet, soulful and introspective. definitely suited for a particular mood, but the vocals are great throughout
4
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Tue Nov 07 2023
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
A little top heavy, but Money For Nothing and Walk of Life are solid hits regardless. The rest of the album carries itself very well and sent me on a nostalgic trip, I used to hear this album on road trips all the time as a kid and it was good to relive that
4
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Wed Nov 08 2023
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I can never really decide if I like Coldplay or not. There are songs I'll sit through when I hear them on the radio like Clocks or The Scientist but just to see whats coming after. listenable album but Chris Martin really shined on Coming Home with Kanye.
3
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Thu Nov 09 2023
B-52's
The B-52's
what a goofy weird album. outside of love shack and rock lobster I knew nothing of B-52's. gives me surfing vibes, but not much else.
3
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Fri Nov 10 2023
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
a little funky, clever song writing, but I cant really find a track that stands out. I do really enjoy the variety of sounds they employ!
3
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Sat Nov 11 2023
Blur
Blur
great album! Its like if Gorillaz stayed in rock, Damon Albarns lyrics are fantastic. its a shame only Blur was the worldwide hit, so many good songs, I'm glad this one popped up.
5
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Sun Nov 12 2023
Pelican West
Haircut 100
its a very cohesive early 80's album. I'm not terribly versed on New Wave but this seems like a great starting point. I'll admit it did seem to run together a little bit at times, but in a good way. my favorite track was probably Boy Meets Girl.
4
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Mon Nov 13 2023
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
this album has a lot of dead spots. its a little too synth-poppy (although its to be expected), like they just kinda noodle around on the keys a bit too much at times and can overwhelm the song. the vocals are pretty off. like they were more interested in making statements than you know, music.
1
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Tue Nov 14 2023
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
if you like jazz then I'm guessing this is the album you point everyone to. I cant speak against the talent here, but a lot of it just seems so incoherent, like several people playing their own solos at once, other times everything syncs up great. the problem for me is I cant point to a particular point in a song or anything, because of its nature. A technical masterpiece I'm sure, but to me it just seems like jazz jam band.
2
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Wed Nov 15 2023
The Bends
Radiohead
Not really a radiohead fan, but this is an alright album. It definitely catches their distinctive sound
3
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Thu Nov 16 2023
Blunderbuss
Jack White
I feel like a whole album of Jack White is too much. He's got some good songs on this album and he is a great oddball musician, but his unique sound gets a little too much after a couple tracks have gone by.
3
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Fri Nov 17 2023
Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Almost like a folksy Jefferson Airplane, the song in French "Si tu dois partir" is particularly good and stands apart from the rest of the album, I was a little let down from what followed
3
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Sat Nov 18 2023
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
its the bluesiest blues that ever was
2
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Sun Nov 19 2023
Shaft
Isaac Hayes
hell.yeah. smooth all the way through!
4
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Mon Nov 20 2023
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
this is the quintessential David Bowie album! weird, written well, great lyrics and sound!
5
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Tue Nov 21 2023
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
a couple good songs but overall pretty average.
3
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Wed Nov 22 2023
Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
I dont know how you manage to make a punk band album sound kind of bland, but this does it. I can see what they were trying but it just doesnt sound good at all.
2
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Thu Nov 23 2023
Microshift
Hookworms
Just odd and weird enough to make it interesting but not pretentious, keeping the runtime short makes it more digestible too. Lots of variety on this album, my only gripe is the vocals are a little muted at times. I found Shortcomings and Static Resistance (gives some U2 energy) were up my alley.
4
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Fri Nov 24 2023
Paris 1919
John Cale
Having never heard of John Cale I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not well versed in orchestral music but he uses it wonderfully without it overpowering his vocals. The title track especially blends it together well. This entry stands out from the rest of its peers in the early 70's experimental rock genre (if thats what you call it) coming out of the UK. Really enjoyed this one.
5
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Sat Nov 25 2023
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
so it starts out sounding like some southern type of blues but when the vocals hit it changes completely. really good album, proves that good music can transcend language barriers. also the story behind it is really interesting too.
5
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Sun Nov 26 2023
Blue
Joni Mitchell
This album tells me I should listen to more Joni Mitchell. Great from start to finish!
4
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Mon Nov 27 2023
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
God how unstoppable was Sheryl Crow with this album? I appreciated the hits being a little spread around this one, the rest of the album just falls a little short of the peaks, but its still very listenable!
4
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Tue Nov 28 2023
1984
Van Halen
I think what makes this better in my eyes is the albums short run time and the singles are very solid, except for Jump, I hate that song. any longer and I'd chuck it, but it doesnt overstay its welcome.
4
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Wed Nov 29 2023
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
cripes, just way way too long. maybe one or two good songs but thats it. Highway Star of course. a whole double album of bloat for this one, LIVE bloat.
2
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Thu Nov 30 2023
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Buffalo Stance was pretty good! the rest, I could honestly do without, not bad by any means, but not great. However the themes throughout set her apart from her peers during this time.
3
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Fri Dec 01 2023
Garbage
Garbage
a little too grunge-y for my taste. BUT Shirley Manson has a great voice for rock and the band writes some pretty good songs, and from what I gather, Manson rewrote a lot of the songs herself and it reflects her own experiences more than anything.
3
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Sat Dec 02 2023
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
4
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Sun Dec 03 2023
Eagles
Eagles
great country/folk rock. Eagles are always a wonderful listen. definitely for more of an easygoing mood. roadtrip album for sure.
4
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Mon Dec 04 2023
Take Me Apart
Kelela
man I love how different and varied she is! great vocals and the song production is great. the genre itself is outside my usual, but it kinda reminds me a little of Krewella but more soulful
4
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Tue Dec 05 2023
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
I bet this album did great with weekend warrior dads, the guy who crushes beers in his garage to work on a project but really just wants to be away from his wife and kids. pretty standard affair for ZZ Top, La Grange is probably the standout hit so your mileage may vary with this one.
2
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Wed Dec 06 2023
Abraxas
Santana
Sanatana so good! Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va and Samba Pa Ti are the songs I'm most familiar with from this album, but the whole thing is a great experience. Great vibes throughout, I remember my dad playing this record excessively loud in the basement and me being bored to tears. not anymore!
4
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Thu Dec 07 2023
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
man I dont give two F's for Bob Dylan. His writing is great but putting it music is a jumbled mess to me. shoulda been a slam poet Bob
2
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Fri Dec 08 2023
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
70's Rod Stewart is really creative with his
one-of-a-kind voice and utilizes a lot of different sounds, really enjoyed this album.
4
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Sat Dec 09 2023
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I imagine RATM superfans liken themselves to counter culture badasses who will riot on site, but were more likely the teens whose rebellious act was whispering the cuss words ln this album.
4
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Sun Dec 10 2023
evermore
Taylor Swift
I'm not a Swiftie but I can see the evolution of her music. its not the poppy stuff you usually get but more subdued and IMO more listenable.
4
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Mon Dec 11 2023
Bummed
Happy Mondays
Did not care for this too much at all. The songs themselves are okay but quickly forgettable. Except for Rave On because of how different it sounds comparstive to everything else, and I'm not sure if thats good or bad. Reminded me a little of Fine Young Cannibals without any hits.
2
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Tue Dec 12 2023
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Cool album! I'm surprised I havent heard more from them, carries a great late 60's experimental rock vibe much like their contemporaries.
4
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Wed Dec 13 2023
Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
Bad vocals and worse music. No joke, sounds like a bleating goat at some points. Too melancholic in most places. Unique sound though.
2
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Thu Dec 14 2023
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
without Genius of Love giving way to Mariah Carey's Fantasy this would be a 1. too scattered and directionless, there is not much here to write home about
2
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Fri Dec 15 2023
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
this is the perfect album for doing background stuff. it meanders a little from time to time but overall I found myself vibing to this whole album as I worked through my day, good stuff
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Sat Dec 16 2023
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
you know what, as someone who really dislikes Amy Winehouse and her music, I am delighted to find this album was pretty damn good. Rehab is a great song, but the rest of the album is at a good level too. maybe its because I'm getting older, or my taste has just always been weird and awful, but I'm glad I got a chance to listen to this again.
4
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Sun Dec 17 2023
90
808 State
I'm sure UK 80/90's electronica has its place in music. just not for me. this sounds like music that robots would fuck to, if so thats pretty cool imagining two terminators grinding gears to this.
2
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Mon Dec 18 2023
Night Life
Ray Price
just some good old twangy heartbroken country music. A lot of the songs have a similar rhythm and feel but they all tell stories, some a little more bluesy, some a little more bluegrassy. the only knock is that the lyrics can be pretty simplistic (A Girl in the Night), but thats country baby, this is definitely easy listening! This album makes me think of passing through a little stopover town to have a drink at a local dive bar and falling in love with a townie.
5
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Tue Dec 19 2023
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
I'm a big Foo Fighters fan but their debut entry is pretty mediocre all around. They hadnt locked in their sound just yet.
3
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Wed Dec 20 2023
Vivid
Living Colour
outside Cult of Personality I am unfamiliar with this band. whats interesting is how different so many of the songs sound from one another. Glamour Boys for example sounds like something from an entirely different band.
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Thu Dec 21 2023
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
man I got lost in this album so easily. hit after hit from start to finish, gets your blood pumping and makes you want to move. beautiful music, simply put.
5
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Fri Dec 22 2023
The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
a little too aloof. Space Odyssey especially was a hard listen. its just not fun to listen to. its not bad but nothing worth going out of your way to listen to.
3
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Sat Dec 23 2023
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Hell yeah, maybe its age but Elvis gets more fun the older I get. when he's not deepthroating a microphone he puts his stellar vocals to use. truly one of a kind. Only the Strong Survive and Suspicious Minds (obviously) are my favorite tracks off this one
4
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Sun Dec 24 2023
Gris Gris
Dr. John
its like Cajun Van Morrison but not good. Psychadelic Rock is probably one of my least liked genres and this album does it no favors. I cant pinpoint anything good about this at all, what a chore to listen to.
2
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Mon Dec 25 2023
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
I felt like I wasnt cool enough to listen to this album.
5
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Tue Dec 26 2023
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
I can say I listened to at least one xmas album by a murderer I guess. as a holiday themed album its pretty lame, Christmas Interpretations by Boyz II Men is one of only a handful of good choices for the genre.
1
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Wed Dec 27 2023
Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
I liked Slowdown-Sundown, but this seemed like an album you'd hear over the mall speakers in the 80's. pretty generic.
2
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Thu Dec 28 2023
Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
hey not bad! it doesnt overstay its welcome, but I cant get into Marianne Faithful's voice, which is a standout quality she has. a good one and done listen
3
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Fri Dec 29 2023
Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
is this just Stomp, but German? Either way I feel I can recreate this album walking down the street with a few bags of recyclables.
1
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Sat Dec 30 2023
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
hell yeah! Everything you want and need from a Bob Marley album!
5
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Sun Dec 31 2023
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
maybe I'm soft but most of the soul,r&b, motown stuff I grew up hearing will always have a place in my heart. Aretha kills is on this album, Respect is a timeless banger and she's a legend for a reason!
4
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Mon Jan 01 2024
In Utero
Nirvana
Another in the list of albums I heard through the wall I shared with my brothers room. I thought I would like this more, I'm guessing I just dont really like grunge or Nirvana. Heart Shaped Box is great, Dumb is good, All Apologies is good, the rest is just okay.
3
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Tue Jan 02 2024
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
I had a great time with this album! Eltons always got a fun way about his music.
4
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Wed Jan 03 2024
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
man I cant dig this. The lead singer sounds like someone yelled at him or punched him in the stomach before recording and he's holding back tears. Also it just sounds a little too boring for rock.
2
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Thu Jan 04 2024
The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
meh, a little more modern sounding on some places than most rock from this era, but it absolutely drags. had to force myself to push through.
2
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Fri Jan 05 2024
Elephant
The White Stripes
I used to think this album ruled but I just liked Seven Nation Army a lot. Even the other hits were a pass for me. Maybe I'm just not a Jack White fan, despite his unique delivery working really well sometimes but missing more often.
3
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Sat Jan 06 2024
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
not bad. better than the White Stripes album I got the day before. Fell in Love With a Girl is great but nothing else on here really comes close to that peak. its fine.
3
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Sun Jan 07 2024
The Man Who
Travis
this was a nice little surprise. I actually enjoyed this album a fair amount. hits that sweet spot for a more melancholic side of rock.
4
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Mon Jan 08 2024
Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
its okay.
3
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Tue Jan 09 2024
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I learned that I should listen to more T. Rex! really fun album!
4
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Wed Jan 10 2024
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
I mostly hate live albums save for the odd one, this is not an odd one out. except I Want You, this version absolutely blows out the regular version.
3
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Thu Jan 11 2024
OK
Talvin Singh
from start to finish this is boring and actually difficult to listen to. when the artist says "there are more sonic territories to explore" I imagine the recording studio must be a personal fart huffing chamber.
1
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Fri Jan 12 2024
Music From Big Pink
The Band
this was a regular in my dads recors rotation. I cant count how many times I've heard The Weight but I've never gotten sick of it! brought back memories but listening as an adult it was just okay. love their sound though.
3
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Sat Jan 13 2024
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
I like Massive Attack the more I like it. ever since hearing Angel in the movie Snatch. great job combining genres to produce a unique sound, instead of coming off as tryhard it just works!
4
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Sun Jan 14 2024
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
some hits some misses. a classic album for a reason, I really enjoyed this one, particularly I'm Set Free, but majority of this album is worth a lesson.
4
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Mon Jan 15 2024
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
you know, its not bad.Jesus, Etc I found to be really good. I think I'd like to explore more of their albums based off this listen. I'll give it another try because it scratches an itch for a sound I didnt know I wanted.
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Tue Jan 16 2024
Metallica
Metallica
This album has a place in every divorced dad collection (and the growing list of albums I heard through the wall of my brothers room) , and for good reason! Cant help but enjoy Enter Sandman, Unforgiven and Nothing Else Matters.
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Something I like about this list is that it shows me stuff I never would have paid any mind to had I come across it on my own. Really great easy listening. Solo road trip music. Pink Moon and Free Ride particularly were my favourites. My only gripe is that his voice took a bit for me to appreciate.
4
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Thu Jan 18 2024
Truth
Jeff Beck
so Rowdy Roddy Stewart is the standout on this album by a mile (I know nothing of this band and assumed the lead singer just sounded a lot like him for a weird reason) but its interesting to hear him on something a little harder than you usually would. not bad.
3
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Fri Jan 19 2024
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
i really love Van Morrison but I found this to be more of a chore, not bad, but not great. great singer/songwriter but tghis album left me wanting.
3
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Sat Jan 20 2024
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing rules. this whole album is just plain good rock.
5
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Sun Jan 21 2024
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
the balls to call it The Genius of Ray Charles gets it a point, if you like your horns loud, you will love this. what can I say, Ray is a legend for a reason. just maybe lower the volume a bit.
4
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Mon Jan 22 2024
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
it hits that good spot of being quirky and strange but not unlistenable. I dont know if I'll search out anything else by them, but liked this entry.
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Tue Jan 23 2024
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
a lot of their songs didnt really age well, but the hits are great. although the run time is way longer than I remember. absolutely a product of its time and awesome for what it ushered in, but I dont know if it stands up to today.
3
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Criminal is worth the price of admission on this one alone! Pretty great all around album
4
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Thu Jan 25 2024
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
I mean its okay. Jazz just kind of blends together for me after awhile. Miles is a legend but I just dont have an ear for the genre I guess
3
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Fri Jan 26 2024
Nevermind
Nirvana
Another in the series of albums I heard through the wall of my brothers room growing up. I'm way more familiar with this one but I dont know if that means its good. A lot of these songs kind of blend together in the middle. I think I just dont care for grunge. Come As You Are is pretty good.
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Sat Jan 27 2024
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Fuck yes Al Green, I cant say enough good things about his music. Amazing top to bottom. I heard my first Al Green song on my way home from a night class in the middle of winter. Just me and Al Green driving home on a snowy highway in my shitbox car.
5
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Sun Jan 28 2024
Phrenology
The Roots
Roots are good, but the Seed 2.0 with Cody Chesnutt makes a good song greater.
4
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Mon Jan 29 2024
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
I can see why people love NIN but I cant get behind it. Closer is good I guess. Trent Reznor's musical contributions spanning albums, movies, games, etc. Is really commendable and he absolutely gives a distinct flavor that sets a mood.
3
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Tue Jan 30 2024
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
At the start of this album it made me wonder what happened to all the skits on Rap albums that was so prevalent during the 90's. As I finished the album it made me realize how much they bloat everything and make it a slog to get through, some are still great dont get me wrong! Anyway, fun album with some classic hits, hasnt aged terribly well but I still enjoyed most of it.
4
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Wed Jan 31 2024
Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
I've found a new album I otherwise never would have thought to listen to on my own. Amazing, every song a hit, thoroughly enjoyed this one Plastico especially, I like that it starts with almost disco vibes and rolls into salsa, just great.
5
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Thu Feb 01 2024
Rio
Duran Duran
I dont really care for Duran Duran at all BUT this album is produced really well. The hits on this still didnt do it for me, but its a good glimpse into 80's synth pop rock
3
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Fri Feb 02 2024
Another Music In A Different Kitchen
Buzzcocks
its a late 70's British punk rock album and has all the earmarks. Hard sounding instruments, not great vocals and lots of counter culture hatred. not really my thing BUT I can see why its a favorite in those circles.
3
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Sat Feb 03 2024
British Steel
Judas Priest
just good old fashioned metal. great listen from front to back.
5
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Sun Feb 04 2024
Chris
Christine and the Queens
I dont know, it seems like this album doesnt have a sound it wants to stay in. It sounds like an unreleased album from the 80's. Seeing as my French is pretty bad I think a good chunk is lost on me. I didnt mind Feel So Good, nothing else really got my attention though.
2
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Mon Feb 05 2024
Group Sex
Circle Jerks
I'm not much of a fan of the good hardcore punk albums, let alone this. Great name, great album name, but thats where it stops for me. I could picture some mid 2000's dickheads (me) creating a homemade Jackass/CKY skate compilation with a fisheye lens to this album.
1
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Tue Feb 06 2024
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
I love George Harrison, I'm kind of split between this album and Dark Horse, my only complaint with it is that its still got some beatle-y influence so some of the tracks dont stand quite on their own BUT Harrison has a really good sound, also its just way too damn long.
4
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Wed Feb 07 2024
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
halfway through listening I realized I heard this album a fair amount growing up, not knowing that Paul McCartney and Wings were the band to some mystery songs in my youth, Jet in particular. Pretty solid record, I enjoyed this one top to bottom, its sound is far enough removed from Paul's time with the Beatles sot has its own unique sound.
4
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Thu Feb 08 2024
Illmatic
Nas
One of the best examples of a legendary rap album. Excellent lyrics, flow, etc. Everything you need is here.
5
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Fri Feb 09 2024
Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Not the drum and bass I am used to hearing and hating but much more listenable. There's just no edge to it, vocals are nice though.
3
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Sat Feb 10 2024
Pearl
Janis Joplin
my only experience with Janis Joplin is the greatest hits album so hearing a lot of non-hits wasnt great BUT it was still alright! She's got a distinctive voice especially in a genre with very little female representation
3
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Sun Feb 11 2024
Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
this kinda sounds like a band took a bunch of discarded songs by The Police and tries to make an album out of it. Indie music is already such a mixed bag I wasnt expecting much, Two Dancers being in two parts made me laugh at least, but this seems like a band some pretentious music dickhead would shame you for not knowing or bail on them after they gained more than a dozen fans.
2
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Mon Feb 12 2024
LP1
FKA twigs
wow this was bad. not much of a discernable rhythm, it felt like more of a mish-mash of electronica and vocals than anything arranged. Maybe it sounds better on heroin.
1
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Tue Feb 13 2024
Amnesiac
Radiohead
Radiohead does sad music pretty well, maybe its closer to despair. Once in awhile is fine but a whole album? Nah, cant fault them for their musical contributions though!
3
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Wed Feb 14 2024
Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
The sound quality on this drove me nuts, and I was confused about why this album sounded like it was played on a small town radio station but I guess it was intentional. This is a long one too, I think if this is your genre its a shining example but to me it was just a lot of garbled noise and half-songs that didnt need to be recorded (Always Crush Me is awful for this and made shut it off for awhile).
2
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Thu Feb 15 2024
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I dont know much of reggae to begin with but its always a great mood setter. It hits me like bluegrass does, strangely, always levels me out. Its good, and Bob Marley is the best example of it probably, but I'd need to hear more because I'm sure it gets better over time.
3
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Fri Feb 16 2024
Rip It Up
Orange Juice
the first half lost me, but the latter half more than made up for it. I had to go back and listen to the beginning again to make sure it was the same album, but they jumo across different sounds and genres pretty effectively in this one.
4
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Sat Feb 17 2024
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
pretty good album, I dont know if I'll listen to it again, several great songs, but it still felt a little laborious. I think because there is so much going on between multiple artists, kung fu movie samples, sometimes you get a little too much droning noise I find, I listened to this album in chunks. Great listen overall besides those minor gripes, also bring ODB back to life.
4
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Sun Feb 18 2024
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
I liked this! Good female led country album that sets a slower pace. My only gripe is that it can drag a little too much in some places. She has some great vocals and good lyrics, makes me think of a small town country darling singing her heart out at the local bar.
4
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Mon Feb 19 2024
Signing Off
UB40
like many, my only experience with UB40 is Red Red Wine, so getting to hear more of their library was nice. not my favoritrle, but not bad either. I'm hardly a Reggae expert so I couldnt say if its great or not, but I enjoyed it for what it was.
3
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Tue Feb 20 2024
Moondance
Van Morrison
one of my favorite albums. Into The Mystic and Crazy Love being two of my favorite songs. amazing singer/songwriter, and enough variety throughout that makes the whole album a great experience.
5
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Wed Feb 21 2024
Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
This bounces between good and bad so it lands squarely in the middle. Songs like 20% Amnesia are a tonal nightmare but otherwise its okay.
3
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Thu Feb 22 2024
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
If you asked 12 year old me this would be a top 5 album of all time, but being a crusty 36 year old has dulled the shine. Gotta give credit for having such a strong debut, and its truly a product of the times it was produced. Lots of stuff didnt age well, but you cant deny the talent and work involved.
4
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Fri Feb 23 2024
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Unless its Nelly's Sweat/Suit there is never a need for a double album. Too long and probably one of Genesis' lamer attempts.
2
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Sat Feb 24 2024
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
never been a real Gn'R fan to begin with, but this album was fine. the singles are good, the other stuff not so much. its okay.
3
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Sun Feb 25 2024
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
the best way I can describe this album is fun with a capital F. You cant help but enjoy yourself during this one, funky in all the right places, it runs a little long but thats it! I dont see myself staying in this genre for long but its fun to visit.
4
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Mon Feb 26 2024
Crazysexycool
TLC
GREAT RnB album! grew up with a lot of thee songs without realizing it. stand outs are of course Creep and Waterfalls (also the music video with its time appropriate CGI), listened to this from start to finish and enjoyed the whole experience
5
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Tue Feb 27 2024
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
this album feels more like crooner Elvis than rock Elvis, great voice as always but so much of it blends together. While listening to this album I missed more than one track change due to similarities. Its alright, the best had yet to come.
3
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Wed Feb 28 2024
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
This album felt like music played in the background of an early 90's cd-rom of a slideshow featuring grainy landscape photos. So you can imagine my surprise and laughter when Kate tells us how to operate a computer in Deeper Understanding. This album is just plain boring and keeps the same droning energy throughout.
2
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Thu Feb 29 2024
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Seems pretty disjointed and all over the place until Maps (thank you Rock Band) and Y Control, I dont really care for this album outside of those two, feels like a big miss.
2
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Fri Mar 01 2024
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
I did not care for this at all. Feels like I'm on the outside looking in and I just dont "get it." I'll chalk it up to a lack of understanding but I had to stop and start so many times because it was annoying to get through.
1
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Sat Mar 02 2024
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
pretty good! runs a bit long but overall a good listen!
4
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Sun Mar 03 2024
Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
So so good. As soon as the sax notes hit in the first track I was on board. Not a genre you get to hear very often and its executed so well. Gives great vibes of 70's car chases at some points.
5
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Mon Mar 04 2024
Among The Living
Anthrax
If you wanna thrash I'm sure this is great. However I cant point to any particular song that stands out. All the ingredients are there for an album like this, but it lacks that little extra push to make it great. I'm sure actual metalheads will disagree
3
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Tue Mar 05 2024
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
At first I was bummed by the low track number on this album, then even more bummed when each song is 9-12 minutes. Isaac Hayes is great, dont get me wrong, but this was a slog to get through, no matter how sexy I felt.
3
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Wed Mar 06 2024
Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
More bad than good but still some good ideas on this album. I found myself anticipating the end more than anything unfortunately.
2
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Thu Mar 07 2024
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This album has a great energy throughout. With Elvis Costello its hard to guess how listenable the album will be but this one hits the ground running. as usual his distinct vocals and style take a bit to adjust to but the payoff is worth it. Tokyo Storm Warning was a favorite for me.
4
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Fri Mar 08 2024
Honky Tonk Masquerade
Joe Ely
man I've never listened to a Joe Ely song before but this was such a good experience. he straddles that line between country and blues and rock and introduces some interesting ideas. from bluegrassy sounds in Because of the Wind and West Texas Waltz, or more country rock/blues of Honky Tonkin' or Cornbread Moon, or the ballad stuff like I Thinl I'm Gonna Go Downtown. also he sure says Honky Tonk a lot!
5
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Sat Mar 09 2024
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
just good old fashioned 70's cowboy country. telling stories by a campfire country. I get images of driving through small farm towns in a banged up old reliable pickup truck as I listen to this. Willie is a great lyricist and you cant help but relax to his songs.
5
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Sun Mar 10 2024
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
ugh. just bad. a true chore to sit through.
1
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Mon Mar 11 2024
Rocks
Aerosmith
this is kinda like the beginnings of dad rock so I'll give it that. But I'm guessing you'd have to be an actual Aerosmith fan to truly appreciate this.
2
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Tue Mar 12 2024
Queen II
Queen
I forget that Queen hits that weird fantasy-rock niche, like with Ogre Battle on this album or when they did that album for Highlander. they hit such a wide gamut but stay consistent to their sound, if you dont like something here chances are you'll find it on another album.
3
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Wed Mar 13 2024
Hotel California
Eagles
its classic rock for a reason. short but sweet, doesnt overstay its welcome.
5
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Thu Mar 14 2024
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
I'd categorize this as white noise. didnt really stick out but it wasnt so bad I had to turn it off. I had it on while working and it served its purpose
3
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Fri Mar 15 2024
Moby Grape
Moby Grape
I found this to be better than I was expecting. A little soft rock, folk and country inspired. Mr. Blues, 8:05 and Aint No Use and Changes stuck out to me in particular. never hearing of Moby Grape before I wouldnt mind hearing more.
4
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Sat Mar 16 2024
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
as classic as heavy metal can get, Iron Maiden knocks it out of the park with this timeless album. From start to finish its cool as hell.
5
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Sun Mar 17 2024
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
not much of a stones fan outside Beast of Burden, although this album had a song titled Turd on the Run so points for that. pretty okay.
3
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Mon Mar 18 2024
Feast of Wire
Calexico
heyy this was interesting, I usually skip over melancholic indie stuff like this but it held my attention. I'd say 4.5. it lost me a little here and there but made me want to listen to more. Pepita stuck with me the most.
4
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Tue Mar 19 2024
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
really short , offers 6 songs of some real jazzy stuff. appreciate the horns in the opening track. also I enjoyed Willie the Pimp, I distinctly remember hearing that song being played on a vinyl in my basement as a child. not much else stuck with me though.
3
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Wed Mar 20 2024
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Erykah is always a vibe. she rarely if ever misses, this is a wonderful listen from start to finish, I know her style gets lost on some but its what keeps me coming back. Orange Moon is a fantastic wind down song.
5
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Thu Mar 21 2024
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Man why dont I listen to more Iggy Pop? This was fantastic!
5
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Fri Mar 22 2024
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
something about electronica and punk and the way this sounds tells me it should work buy this feels like a miss.
2
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Sat Mar 23 2024
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
I dont even really like the good Radiohead stuff, this is too melancholic. I can appreciate how they play with sound, using a good pair of headphones helps, but also annoys me. The Gloaming in particular is bad for this.
1
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Sun Mar 24 2024
Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
Man this was fun. Outside the normal scope of albums I get. Just good chill vibes. Love the arrangements of not often heard instruments.
5
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Mon Mar 25 2024
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Your average Stones album. Everyone does their part but it doesnt rise above mediocrity for me. I'd give it a 3.5 if possible, I listened to it straight through, no breaks, can appreciate it for the most part. Under My Thumb is great though.
3
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Tue Mar 26 2024
Pretenders
Pretenders
pretty good! just shy of being great, not even much of a Pretenders fan, but Space Invader is always a good listen.
4
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Wed Mar 27 2024
Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
I wanted to like this but I just couldnt get into it. I like the arrangement of instruments and sounds but two songs in and it just felt like a chore.
2
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Thu Mar 28 2024
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
The title made me wonder if Fiona Apple released a metal album, but nope, that being said this is quite interesting. This feels very personal and experimental and I'll admit it lost me more than once, its just not my genre. However after sitting down and listening instead of having it on in the background it was way better. Rack of His was a standout to me, also this whole album gave me Florence and the Machine vibes.
4
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Fri Mar 29 2024
L.A. Woman
The Doors
never cared much for the doors, but cant understate their influence on Rock. nothing really notable but not bad either. Solid 3.
3
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Sat Mar 30 2024
Murmur
R.E.M.
Just kinda boring. I try not to let my disdain for REM to color this review but ugh this was a slog. Laughing wound up being the only song I liked.
2
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Sun Mar 31 2024
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
Hoo boy is this is a classic I grew up with. All I think of are sunny days driving the dirt roads to a cabin for a week. Maybe its nostalgia but this whole album had a smile on my face.
4
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Mon Apr 01 2024
Your Arsenal
Morrissey
"Give us dad rock, but make it haunted" thats what I got out of this. If they had a rockabilly version of The Haunted Mansion this would definitely be the music.
3
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Tue Apr 02 2024
Hot Fuss
The Killers
this feels like one of the albums from my high school senior year that would play in the background of a bunch of memories, highlighting situations that seemed like they were world ending but today feels like I can laugh it off. They got a couple long lasting hits on this one, but the rest of the album has some good hits too. thanks for the trip down memory lane.
4
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Wed Apr 03 2024
Boston
Boston
not much to say except this album fucking rules. great debut by Boston and it doesnt overstay its welcome.
5
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Thu Apr 04 2024
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
outside of GK being a part of Wu Tang I have no idea of his work (outside Def Jam Vendetta) but I gotta say I liked it!
4
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Fri Apr 05 2024
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
A little too quiet for me. Mother and Child reunion is great but everything else is just passable
3
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Sat Apr 06 2024
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Not what I expected from simon and garfunkel. It opens like a psychadelic rock album that shook
my car speakers and goes on a strange journey. It feels experimental (Voices of Old People) and just strange at points. Stranger yet is that I ended up liking the whole ride.
4
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Sun Apr 07 2024
Brothers
The Black Keys
Some great tracks off the hop but much like their career it falls off in the latter half. I do really enjoy their sound and the hits though.
3
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Mon Apr 08 2024
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
Generic Stones album. Wild Horses is great though! Showcase their trademark style and if you like it you'll love this. Its a solid 3 for this guy.
3
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Tue Apr 09 2024
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
"Alright guys we got one riff, lets stretch it out for a whole album". This album was FUN but repetetive as hell. I'll admit it coasts on nostalgia for me but you can tell by the end of it they were just out of ideas.
3
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Wed Apr 10 2024
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
this is real soul music. i find it meanders a little, the album starts out great but by the end I'd had my fill. Nina's voice just grates a little after prolonged exposure, BUT the messages within are powerful.
3
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Thu Apr 11 2024
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
time to jaxx off with Basement Jaxx! thats all I got for jokes, sorry. This isnt the album with "Where's Your Head At" so immediate disappointment. after that its just the typical uk electronica that seems to be all over this list. not for me!
2
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Fri Apr 12 2024
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
man this starts off great but what a sharp drop off. I get its indicative of the times, but it feels like too much message and not enough music. its just storytelling put to music and I'm not for it.
2
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Sat Apr 13 2024
Moon Safari
Air
after I read some reviews I was bracing for yet another electronica album to slog through, but color me surprised I actually enjoyed this one.Maybe its specifically uk based electronica i dont like, but man this was a chill enjoyable album. it lost me here and there, but overall it provided the vibes I wanted.
3
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Sun Apr 14 2024
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
I think this is a pretty good example of easy listening folk rock. Despite knowing zero of Grateful Dead's music library beforehand I enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish. Not much else to say, great album!
5
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Mon Apr 15 2024
Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
Oof I did not really enjoy this one. The sound and melody wore on me pretty quick. I hate most psychadelic type music so this definitely didnt help. Pretty easy pass.
2
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Tue Apr 16 2024
Doolittle
Pixies
This just gave me a headache, not the worst I've heard but I cant say I enjoyed a single track, it was way too disjointed. On occasion the intro would hook me but then the singing would start. Bad entry pixies
2
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Wed Apr 17 2024
I Should Coco
Supergrass
There seems to be an identity crisis with this album. It starts almost like ska with lots of energy but it turns into generic rock with lots of feedback and distortion. Also song structures just dont seem to exist here, which is fine, if the music is good. Supergrass more like Super Ass
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Thu Apr 18 2024
The Idiot
Iggy Pop
I liked it! pretty good debut album. you can really hear the Bowie influence in a few songs. its pretty varied too, the sax in Tiny Girls is great. also doesnt overstay its welcome.
4
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Fri Apr 19 2024
One World
John Martyn
I have scant memories of a few songs from this album and listening to it start to finish is pretty damn cool. I know the vocals can be off putting but the lyrics aee fantastic. its funky, its soulful, its understated. Certain Surprise is probably my favorite off this album. I'd give a 4.5 if I could.
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Sat Apr 20 2024
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Adele
I am conflicted, Adele has an amazing voice and no doubt is an incredible musician, but her songs off this album are just miss after miss for me. Too slow and verges on whiny, although there are a couple of very big hits on this. Rolling in the Deep was and still is my favorite song by her but none of it comes close ilunfortunately.
3
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Sun Apr 21 2024
Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
Really great combination of instruments and sounds used throughout this album. Usually a sitar wears on me after awhile but I enjoyed this listen.
4
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Mon Apr 22 2024
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Hearing this album makes me feel like I'm constantly in a high speed chase. A little too melancholy in some spots for me but overall very fun Once in a Lifetime is probably the standout for me.
4
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Tue Apr 23 2024
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
So many smash hits on this album. This is Dad Rock to a T. All the retired guys who coulda made it big in football if "x worked out for them" but instead they're working on shitbox cars in their garage yelling at their kids to hold the flashlight. Great from start to finish, the vibe wears a little thin but thats rock baby.
4
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Wed Apr 24 2024
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
its classic rock and it sure sounds like it. good couple of classics that remain timeless (That'll be the Day in particular) but overall it really is just a product of its time. I'm sure some midwest diner in a cornfield town still plays this album on a jukebox frequently.
3
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Thu Apr 25 2024
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
unquestionably belongs on this list. no ifs, and, or buts.
5
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Fri Apr 26 2024
Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
Crazy how a live album can dash all enjoyment for a band. All these songs are way too long and meander too much. But the title Live/Dead is creative along with the band themselves so I'll give it that.
2
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Sat Apr 27 2024
Parallel Lines
Blondie
In short: this sucks
Long answer: I remember hearing One Way or Another as a child and I thought Mimi from The Drew Carey Show was the singer so thats always been in my head and certainly colored my review. Even the hits dont do anything for me, Heart of Glass makes me think of Vice City and changing the radio station immediately. Just wasnt for me.
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Sun Apr 28 2024
Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
what would you call this? reggae lite? it seems like its almost there but not quite. not a bad thing any any means, its a little hard to pin down on in my brain. it gets a little psychadelic in some spots and kinda drags. overall not bad! I'd definitely try another album by this artist.
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Mon Apr 29 2024
The United States Of America
The United States Of America
Listen if I only made one album in my life it would be to get rich being a sellout or to make a ton of garbled nonsense like this. Just stretch out Revolution 9 to a whole album and here ya go. Its pretty grating, to say the least, if psychadelic experimentation is your thing this might be for you.
2
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Tue Apr 30 2024
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Lots of hits and sick guitar work! All that holds it back to me is the odd monotonous feel I get from the b sides, but its lifted by the standout tracks. a great entry
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Wed May 01 2024
Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
If you like synth ambience this has it in spades. Kinda spooky kinda dreamy. Is it good? Your mileage may vary. However I found I liked this way more when I had it on the background while working on some artwork as opposed to listening during my job hours. I could see this belonging on a soundtrack to an early sci fi dystopian movie or videogame. In fact, all I could think of is Psycho Dream for the Snes as I listened to this (which has a killer soundtrack and visuals) Or even some of the tracks for Mass Effect (Vigil, Ilos specifically). All in all, pretty interesting album, 70's synths and soundscapes arent my forté but they definitely conjure up some cool vibes.
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Thu May 02 2024
Goo
Sonic Youth
I always assumed Sonic Youth would sound cooler than this but nope. about as alt rock as you can get and a little on the heavier side. none of the tracks really stood out to me, but Kool Thing goes pretty hard and sounds sorta like a Foo Fighters song.
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Fri May 03 2024
I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
I felt like someone was singing their diary entries and it kind of put me in a sour mood, it does a great job as an entire album. Really powerful and emotional but the vibrato took me out a little. outside that its a masterwork in song writing, its so depressing I dont know if I'd listen to it again.
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Sat May 04 2024
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I enjoyed speakerboxxx way more thsan TLB, but a double album is just too much bloat. the singles off these are eternally fantastic, I'll never tire of hearing Hey Ya, Roses or The Way You Move. Outkast produces some really cool and unique music trying all sorts of different sounds, My Favorite Things turns all weird and jazzy/trance, or Take off Your Cool with Norah Jones. The experimentation is awesome but the experimentation doesnt always hit the mark.
3
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Sun May 05 2024
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
if psychadelic is your thing than look no further, otherwise I didnt find too much to keep me listening or wanting more. Worth a listen at least
3
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Mon May 06 2024
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
great album! I find as I get older that I really enjoy Springsteens work. If I checked this out 15 or 10 years ago I would've passed on this but damn if this man cant write a good song. With a unique energy and voice he throws himself into everything he puts on this album.
5
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Tue May 07 2024
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
How can I explain, you ever have a destination in mind and you kind just meander around too much and forget where you're headed? Thats what this, if you love jazz and funk you'll like it but it just spends too much time exploring, if that makes sense.
3
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Wed May 08 2024
Frank
Amy Winehouse
Not as good as the previous entry. Amy's voice kinda did me in on this one and I found it less appealing but I think thats mostly due to production choices. Aside from that she still showcases her talent, just wish it were a better album
3
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Thu May 09 2024
Timeless
Goldie
I cant tell these types of albums apart. Drum and bass and UK Electronica both sound lazy and repetitive to me but I recognize I just dont have the ear for it. This one in particular just drags. More than once I would tune out and tune back in and wonder if it was the same song or something new.
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Fri May 10 2024
Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
Just funky and fun as hell, gives me island vibes at times. Glad I get to experience lots of world music through this list. Cant really pin down a song that stuck out but the album as a whole made my day way jauntier.
4
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Sat May 11 2024
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Otis has an amazing voice and really speaks to emotion, full of soul. my only gripe is one or two of the covers miss the mark a little bit but not by much at all. Wanna be sad and in love? listen to this
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Sun May 12 2024
Van Halen
Van Halen
"When I first came here, I thought every day was gonna be a Van Halen video... hot chicks wearing bikinis riding around on roller skates drinking cocktails by the pool. Damn you, Van Halen." - Ashton Kutcher in Spread.
I havent seen that movie nor do I want to, but anytime I hear Van Halen I think of that quote from the trailer. This album is fun! VH has some sick riffs and really usher in 80's rock with this album before it gets too synthy. Cant help but enjoy it. For some reason Feel Your Love Tonight stood out to me most and thats fine!
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Mon May 13 2024
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
the older I get the less I like Eminem. Yes, he is undoubtedly talented and has a ton of hits, but I cant get past the ex/mother hate stuff anymore. That being said I'd be lying if I said I didnt enjoy a bunch of these songs regardless. Also it has Stan which has one of the choppiest ending lines to a song that feels like a reverse cumshot but I still listen to the full thing. "Come to think about it, his name was, it was you. Damn"
4
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Tue May 14 2024
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Hard pass. Definitely not my vibe at all. Musically a lot of these songs sound great but the lyrics and vocals bring it crashing down, maybe its just over my head. Psycho Killer is the only song I know off this album and I'd be fine with never hearing it again.
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Wed May 15 2024
A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
I've never heard her before but I really enjoyed this album. She reminds me a little of Lauryn Hill a bit in some spots, but overall her lyrics and themes are all her own. A little more serious topics than you usually find but it works here. Anyway U Want It is probably my favorite track off this one.
4
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Thu May 16 2024
In Our Heads
Hot Chip
I think this album spent too much time trying to catch the 80's and kinda threw everything else out the window. it has some fun here and there but the majority was unlistenable (Motion Sickness set the bar pretty well for what to expect).
2
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Fri May 17 2024
Another Green World
Brian Eno
if the color beige made an album. considering the talent involved I thought this would've been...more than what it was. I get it, just a bunch of music dudes dicking around can be fun, but the outcome is less than stellar.
2
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Sat May 18 2024
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Amazing album! it doesnt overstay its welcome and its full of great tracks, Higher Ground of course being the standout in a crowd of standouts!
5
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Sun May 19 2024
Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
maybe my tolerance for Elvis Costello isnt waning as much as I thought, this wasnt bad, nothing too outstanding either though.
3
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Mon May 20 2024
Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
having never listened to Muse I had no idea they were all science fictiony like this. it reminds me a bit of Queen and their contributions to Highlander series. really odd but still some good tunes. I could see them making music for some space opera type show. Like Dune but Xtreme
4
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Tue May 21 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
Man who the hell needs Lowrider? awesome album! Stuck with it from start to finish, love the tempo and the horns, really glad this popped up on the list. My only gripe is its too short, great contribution though! Where Was You At is my favorite off this.
5
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Wed May 22 2024
1977
Ash
I feel like if you looked for royalty free stock alt rock music to put in a movie this is what would come up. Seems pretty generic, doesnt really stand out.
3
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Thu May 23 2024
You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
What a mismatch of vocals to music. How do you sound so low energy and have such intense tempo behind you? It also manages to meander for way too long in places, and sometimes throws in loud jarring noise out of nowhere (The Lung in particular). This put me in a bad mood.
1
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Fri May 24 2024
O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
Great album! it hits that sweet spot of transitioning from 80's to 90's rap, best way I can summarize it. Ice T keeps it real this whole album and like his contemporaries at the time doesnt mince words about authority. my only issue is the length, and some of the experimentation he tries falls flat (Body Count) but I respect the man for just going for it. I'd give a 4.5 if I could
4
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Sat May 25 2024
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
A live Johnny Cash show must have been great, a live Johnny Cash show at a prison must have been an experience. Not only good outlaw country but Cash is a great storyteller and you can tell he's having a great time with the audience.
4
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Sun May 26 2024
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
not good nor enjoyable. Absolute chore of a listen, and it put me in a bad mood. metal isnt my bag but I dont see how anyone enjoyed this junky noise parade
1
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Mon May 27 2024
John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
Short and fun. Horns in Freedom Rider are interesting, but overall this whole album felt pretty average.
3
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Tue May 28 2024
1989
Taylor Swift
I dont care for Taylor Swift one bit, but its easy to see why she's such a pop powerhouse. Several hits and a huge legacy and she's still going strong. Still like her country music better though.
4
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Wed May 29 2024
Ingenue
k.d. lang
I've never heard an entire KD Lang album before and this was a really nice listen. She blends a lot of styles to make a solid cohesive album. The strings on Miss Chatelaine and the deep bass and folk-ish guitar on Season of Hollow Soul couldnt be more different but they fit this album and the mood very well.
4
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Thu May 30 2024
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Okay so Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Time After Time are fantastic songs and worth the listen on this album, the last two songs feels like a weird add-on or Cyndi's stream of consciousness put on tape. He's So Unusual is like a 45 second Betty Boop impression and Yeah Yeah a B-52's track that didnt make the cut.
3
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Fri May 31 2024
Wild Gift
X
nothing standout about this, generic 80's punk.
3
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Sat Jun 01 2024
In Rainbows
Radiohead
you wanna have the blues or listen to something while having a bad day? radioheads got you covered. Although its a little more "upbeat" than their usual, its still melancholy as hell in places.
4
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Sun Jun 02 2024
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
I remember listening to Kraftwerk ages ago and not thinking anything of it. I still dont think I get it, but I appreciate it a bit more. its a short listen, and it gets pretty soundscape-y but maybe thats your bag, baby!
4
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Mon Jun 03 2024
Music
Madonna
Dont Tell Me is good, and I would listen to a Madonna country album in a heartbeat, but the rest is not so much. I dont know if it was an experiment to try a bunch of different stuff but it falls fairly flat. Also she gets points for all the anger stirred up by her American Pie cover.
2
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Tue Jun 04 2024
A Night At The Opera
Queen
Great album, not much else to say. Freddie Mercury still has some of the best vocals of all time. I still cant stand Bohemian Rhapsody though.
4
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Wed Jun 05 2024
21
Adele
Adele showing she has an amazing voice but dammit she needs better songs to apply it to. Rolling in the Deep will be a personal favorite, its unfortunate the rest of her catalogue doesnt match. Rumor Has It and Set Fire to the Rain dont reach the same high, and Someone Like You is a clear example of sounding great but the song being trash garbage. The rest is just ok.
3
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Thu Jun 06 2024
Suicide
Suicide
big oof. is this just over my head? its kinda cool to hear 70's electronica but it sounds like music you'd hear traveling through a wormhole and you're beyond terrified. I birst out laughing at some of the noises and screeches but thankfully I wasnt wearimg headphones.
1
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Fri Jun 07 2024
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
really good country/folk album, I cant point to a particular track but this whole thing just sounded comfortable and "home-y." really great inclusion on the list.
4
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Sat Jun 08 2024
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
All I could think of was Fatboy Slim this whole album, is that good or bad? I dunno, it makes me realize that you dont hear this kind of music that much anymore. The lead singers voice grated on me as this went on. Not bad, not great.!
3
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Sun Jun 09 2024
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
Never heard of this band or any of their songs before so it was a good surprise! The talking bits took me out sometimes, it felt like an audiobook put to music.
4
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Mon Jun 10 2024
Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
Nope. Didnt like it. It has some good sounds here and there but just having a guy talk behind the music upends it. I get its more for setting a tone but it just annoyed me more than anything.
2
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Tue Jun 11 2024
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
pretty good showing by Bruce, he's a really great storyteller in his music, even though some of his other albums are better than this, its still well worth the time to listen to.
4
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Wed Jun 12 2024
I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Richard Thompson
It took me a few tracks but this settled in nicely. Its a very sad album, but its very well written and has a little variety in terms of sound. Withered and Died seems almost like a bluegrass/celtic ballad and The Little Beggar Girl that pushes further into that genre.
4
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Thu Jun 13 2024
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
This is like the template for 80's sound snd aesthetic. Lots of synth, electric drum kits, trying to sound like David Baowie (at least on Poison Arrow). I get there is a theme of heartache but the sound portrays it as something you'd hear at an 80's nightclub. Its fun, its poppy, I liked it. Tears Are Not Enough is probably my standout track on this. Also Look of Love pt. 1 then going to Pt. 4 cracked me up. And Date Stamp giving me Pink Floyd "Money" vibes at the start. Its fun!
4
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Fri Jun 14 2024
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
This has a weird balance between synthy soundscapes to soft indie girl music. Some of these tracks feel like they would be at home on the Adventure Time soundtrack. Your mileage may vary with this, it doesnt have any edge, outside of maybe The Architect so it comes across a little boring. Still, an interesting listen
3
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Sat Jun 15 2024
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
I kinda feel bad for any artist getting hyped to release a live album because most of them are just not good. Although hearing a crowd going crazy for Jerry Lee Lewis while he makes weird mouth sounds in Great Balls of Fire is pretty funny.
3
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Sun Jun 16 2024
Stankonia
OutKast
pretty good, I enjoyed this more than speakerboxx, also I didnt realize how many hits came off this album. its way more raw than later entries which muddies things up I feel. great listen!
4
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Mon Jun 17 2024
Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Man this album really runs the gamut in terms of sounds. There is so much going on it feels way over my head. Lots of emotion and several long music breaks but thats not necessarily bad. I particularly liked Endlessly.
4
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Tue Jun 18 2024
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
I used to think I loved Beastie Boys but I just liked the odd song and this proves it. Sabotage is great! Everything else is okay. Actually Sabrosa fucking rules too.
3
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Wed Jun 19 2024
Back In Black
AC/DC
Hell yes. I'm so glad I'm past that cynical phase where I hated popular stuff for no reason. Dad rock to its core, its simple, loud and fun. You Shook Me All Night Long will probably remain my favorite AC/DC track but this whole album is full. Of greats. I have a distinct memory of my boomer dad and uncles mime-playing guitars on pool cues at a pool hall to Back In Black that will remain with me forever, so thanks AC/DC!
5
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Thu Jun 20 2024
Woodface
Crowded House
This list has exposed me to a bunch of music I otherwise would never have listened to. Fun album! It lost me here and there but the artist really tries something different. It gives me Cat Stevens vibes with a little more edge in some places.
4
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Fri Jun 21 2024
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
I always like hearing old rap or r&b albums that didnt get as much mainstream attention when it was released. This was a bit of a tough listen, Raekwon brings a lot of Wu-Tang aesthetic to this album and doesnt really seperate himself, it seems like an album of songs he made for the group and he decided to rework them for a solo project. It also runs long. Heaven & Hell is really good though. The whole album has a bit of a murky feel to it I cant shake.
2
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Sat Jun 22 2024
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Ugh, no thanks. Its punk as hell but also a hard pass.
1
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Sun Jun 23 2024
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Hell yes love motown, definitely music from my childhood. There's a bit of a stark contrast from Cloud Nine to the rest of this album, its definitely the funkiest track. Also some of the tracks (and Temptations in general) follow the theme of "Dont leave me I love you come back right now" type of lyricism. Fun album but definitely not their best.
4
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Mon Jun 24 2024
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Beautiful harmonies and voice work throughout. Not usually my jam but I found myself hooked, it also doesnt overstay its welcome. It gets a little sleepy here and there but overall put me in a good mood. Blue Ridge Mountains and Oliver James hit just right.
4
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Tue Jun 25 2024
Station To Station
David Bowie
I figure you know what you're getting into when you seek out a Bowie album. Great lyrics and storytelling, a little self-indulgent but still good! Outside the first track the whole album fairly quick, nothing really stuck out to me, but its best to experience the album as a whole I feel.
4
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Wed Jun 26 2024
Da Capo
Love
It seems like music that you listen to while observing artwork. Its kept fairly short and that definitely helps it. Comes across as very repetitive, nothing particularly special or bad about it.
3
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Thu Jun 27 2024
Ray Of Light
Madonna
I do appreciate Madonna trying to hamfist her way into any and every genre to varying levels of success. This is a miss, the weird kinda-electronica doesnt quite match her voice, also the lyrics ring pretty hollow and overall its just boring.
2
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Fri Jun 28 2024
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Get fucked Pantera
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Sat Jun 29 2024
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
its nice, but it made me sleepy. just seemed a little too low energy for me in places, even on songs with higher tempos.
3
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Sun Jun 30 2024
Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
well I cant find a place to listen to it and I'm not shelling out cash to do so.
3
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Mon Jul 01 2024
Face to Face
The Kinks
a little jaunty and more upbeat than what I've been getting, its fine brit pop. it also has a couple weird songs which makes things interesting. Session Man amd Holiday in Waikiki in particular. nonsensical but why the hell not?
3
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Tue Jul 02 2024
Fragile
Yes
Roundabout is worth the price for admission on this but it also carries the weight of this album. I cant get past thinking of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure since its become so linked to that song. The rest is okay, but still pretty enjoyable, they just put the best up first.
3
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Wed Jul 03 2024
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
What an enjoyable surprise this was. So funky and energetic. The only thing that lost me was that I cant point to a song in particular due to the nature of the presentation. Everything shifts and flows into one another, but maybe thats your jam. I'd give a 4.5 if I could.
4
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Thu Jul 04 2024
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
like every double album, its just too long. outside that its a nice relaxing listen, a little top heavy and a bit of a slog to get through the latter parts. I've never heard of Todd Rundgren before so this was nice to hear something completely new to me.
3
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Fri Jul 05 2024
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
I'm not much of a Beastie Boys fan to begin with but I found this was really good! not much else to say except its a must listen.
5
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Sat Jul 06 2024
Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
opening with Blue Orchid sets a great tone. I still cant get past Jack White making music for Steampunk Snake-oil Salesmen in a saloon or late 1800's slave traders. such a weird manic energy to everything he makes, BUT for what its worth I liked this album kinda. Some songs I couldnt wait to end, but some grabbed me and I enjoyed quite a bit. I'm Lonely being one of them.
Also on the album cover Jack White looks like a Dracula.
4
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Sun Jul 07 2024
Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
its quiet and introspective, and even though its a little over an hour it seems longer. not really my thing, but overall it was okay.
3
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Mon Jul 08 2024
Superunknown
Soundgarden
ah, its been awhile since I could add another to the List of Albums heard through the wall of my brothers room. I thought for sure I would be giving this an easy 5 but it was nostalgia talking. That being said I only recognized Black Hole Sun and Spoonman which are both great, mind you. This also tells me my brother probably only played those two tracks or the rest of the album is kind of forgettable. Chris Cornell has an amazing voice as always.
3
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Tue Jul 09 2024
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
its good, but not Paul's Boutique good. fun album, but was a little surprised how many hits I recognized off this one; Brass Monkey, Girls, No Sleep Till Brooklyn and Fight for your Right. Despite that I still feel its just an okay entry. Still enjoyable though!
3
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Wed Jul 10 2024
New Wave
The Auteurs
this just didnt click with me. There is an underlying depression throughout, and the music doesnt do anything to keep me engaged. maybe I'm just not an English rock guy. its like a really sad Blur album.
2
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Thu Jul 11 2024
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
I found myself enjoying this a bit more than most of the UK pop I've heard. Its got that distinct 80's sound, kinda like Duran Duran. nothing really stood out, but it wasnt bad by any means. The lead singer needs a bit more edge on his voice but thats a personal preference.
3
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Fri Jul 12 2024
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
great album! Rhythm Nation is one of those hits that make their way around to me time and time again. my only gripes with the album are the interludes. Outside that its a great listen with a message.
4
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Sat Jul 13 2024
Disraeli Gears
Cream
damn smooth, I was worried it was going to be a psychadelic mess from the 60's, but man am I glad to be wrong. Just good dive bar rock and blues.
4
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Sun Jul 14 2024
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
as much as I like Prince, nobody needs a double album (Unless its Nelly's Sweat/Suit duh). honestly its fine, but its missing that Prince flair. solidly average.
3
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Mon Jul 15 2024
american dream
LCD Soundsystem
I think its just over my head. I didnt vibe with this very much. Although a song titled Emotional Haircut is pretty funny, along with a weird surfer rock tone to it. Overall it seemed like a slog and very reptetitive. Just not for me.
2
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Tue Jul 16 2024
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Changes will always command my attention, and I was happy to find a couple more tracks I'd never heard before that caught me. I dont know what happens at the end with these weird loveletter songs, but you know what, Song for Bob Dylan wasnt bad, its just weird.
4
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Wed Jul 17 2024
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
Kid Rock is a loser dumbfuck. That being said the hits off this album are just fun nonsense, everything else is shit. Listening to this as an adult made me realize how corny his rhymes are, along with the whole raprock attitude having all the bluster of a pissed off teenager.
2
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Thu Jul 18 2024
Vespertine
Björk
Bjork will always be one of those artists I just cannot get into. Much like Die Antwoord, the music does nothing for me and I feel like I'm just not getting it. However, I did find this album a little more listenable than I thought I would. Pagan Poetry wasnt bad and Hidden Place was about the same, but they couldnt save the whole album for me.
2
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Fri Jul 19 2024
The Wall
Pink Floyd
A certified classic of the Psychadelic Rock genre, maybe its the nostalgia talking, but this does a great job combining art and music.
5
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Sat Jul 20 2024
...And Justice For All
Metallica
Metallica what happened? One was great but the rest not so much. Full of their trademark sound but with none of the hook to make you come back. Its also very repetetive. And 9 songs still pushes over an hour.
2
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Sun Jul 21 2024
First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
man Love Fool alone made this whole album for me, that Iron Man cover was just so strange, but the fact they tried something different was nice. I really enjoyed Been It, Choke and of course Love Fool. Its a strange fun little album.
4
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Mon Jul 22 2024
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
I recognized more of this album than I realized, it brought up a lot of high school memories, Take Your Mama in particular. That Comfortably Numb cover was something else, really transformative. its a fun, jaunty album that kinda has its own thing going on. fairly enjoyable.
3
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Tue Jul 23 2024
Arrival
ABBA
ABBA is the perfect example of 70's pop. I remember hearing several of these songs from my mom and aunts growing up if not just in pop culture itself. I dont even really like ABBA that much but I can admit they have some great hits on this one. Dancing Queen and Fernando of course.
4
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Wed Jul 24 2024
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
just good and soulful. That Lady will always have me stop and listen, I'm glad I got a chance to explore some more music from The Isley Brothers. You Walk Your Way and the cover of Listen to the Music stuck out. The whole album is pretty groovy, my only gripe is that it runs a bit long.
4
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Thu Jul 25 2024
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
this was just not it for me. I did enjoy the instrumentals in Three King Fishers, and Season of the Witch seemed a lot more cohesive than the rest, but overall it just seemed too melancholy and too psychadelic for me.
2
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Fri Jul 26 2024
Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
I think if this album came out today you would find it under a playlist called "Chill Bossa Nova Songs to Vibe to." Great for a slow day and melts your stress away, it makes me want to check out the genre more.
5