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Mon Oct 16 2023
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Really good start to my 1001 albums.
Always liked ZZ Top, but never enough to really follow them. This album is great, and you can really tell the bluesy roots to their rock and roll.
Will definitely listen again!
4
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Tue Oct 17 2023
Sea Change
Beck
Definitely an album you have to be in the mood to listen to....which I wasn't when I played it.
Definitely a brilliant album, which actually reminded me of Pink Floyd - I just wasn't it the right maudlin mood.
2
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Wed Oct 18 2023
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Beautiful!
And soooo smooth and cool! In fact the only thing cooler is Frank Sinatra stepping out of a helicopter with a glass of whisky in hand.
My favourite album so far, although the last two tracks did slightly take the vibe away a bit.
I would definitely recommend
5
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Thu Oct 19 2023
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Another great album on my daily list.
Picture an idyllic beach area with a skatepark at the side for afternoon skating, the beach for a relaxed and cool early evening late summer bbq next to beach bonfires, and then a funfair after that and finally cruising the highways and beach-sides in a very cool open topped car.
This image perfectly describes the album.
Wonderful.
5
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Fri Oct 20 2023
Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
I really enjoyed this album. I'd only ever heard their singles before so it was really nice to hear a wider selection.
Lots if different genres hit in their unique stripped back way.
Favourite track was Little Ghost.
4
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Mon Oct 23 2023
1984
Van Halen
5
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Sat Oct 28 2023
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Not my favourite, and i didn't make it through the whole album.
The band seemed to struggle with what genre they wanted to be and, to my mind anyway, just seemed to be a blandish version of each.
1
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Sun Oct 29 2023
GREY Area
Little Simz
Thank you
I wouldn't normally listen to this genre, however I'm glad I did.
I'm not 'converted' but I enjoyed it, and would happily listen to Little Simz again.
3
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Mon Oct 30 2023
Born To Be With You
Dion
Dreary!
1
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Tue Oct 31 2023
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Sometimes the stupidity of, and lack of creativity by, the human race really disappoints me.
All those endangered species??? Simple to fix!
Just put them into a room, dim the lights, and then play this record.
Problem solved!
There will be baby rhinos, pandas, and things running all over the place in a matter of months.
In fact, this record is so potent, that as I played it, I felt my vasectomy reverse itself.
5
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Wed Nov 01 2023
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
Meh.
Not the best or worst I've ever heard.
I love punk, so it's not a genre thing....I just can't even remember any of the songs I've just heard.
2
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Thu Nov 02 2023
Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
I'm not a country fan, and this just sounded to me like generic 80s middle of the road country fare
1
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Fri Nov 03 2023
Pretenders
Pretenders
A great album that really shows the early stages of their creativity and experimenting with styles, vocals, and ideas.
Love it!
5
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Sat Nov 04 2023
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Great to hear this innovative band again, after many years.
4
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Sun Nov 05 2023
Melodrama
Lorde
I was sadly disappointed with this.
I only knew her for the Royal song, and was looking forward to more in that vein, with strong vocals and feel... but it all just had a generic pop middle-of-the-road radio station feel about it.
Such a shame
1
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Mon Nov 06 2023
The Wall
Pink Floyd
It's Pink Floyd's The Wall !
5 stars, obviously!
Nothing more to be said.
5
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Tue Nov 07 2023
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
I can appreciate the skill and the experimentalism, it's just not my cup of tea.
2
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Wed Nov 08 2023
Odelay
Beck
I really enjoyed this.
I haven't ever listened to Beck, but will now explore his work more.
4
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Thu Nov 09 2023
Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
The first song was great, I loved it. Great vocals, and lots of influence from Bjork, Kate Bush and even Shirley Bassey.
The rest, though, were all in show tune style, which I didn't really like but understand that is her background.
That being said, I also felt there were Bond theme vibes occasionally,and maybe this was a type of audition for her to potentially sing a future James Bond theme...which I think she would have been brilliant at.
If I can find her singing non-show songs, (I bet she'd be a great jazz singer!) I would definitely listen to her again.
3
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Fri Nov 10 2023
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
It's probably not what the band want to hear, but this was 'nice'.
The music was good Southern Rock, and really pleasant to listen to for the whole 90 minutes.
I gather that the lyrics are quite political, and intended to be thought provoking....but I just liked the music :)
4
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Sat Nov 11 2023
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I haven't listened to this album for many years.
Thank you for reminding me of it.
LOVE IT.
5 stars.
5
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Sun Nov 12 2023
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
I wanted to like this, but I don't think it has aged well. 😕
2
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Tue Nov 14 2023
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Quite pleasant.
Which, I'm sure, is exactly what they were aiming for a middle aged bloke to say when they created it :) :) :)
4
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Wed Nov 15 2023
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
Beautiful
5
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Thu Nov 16 2023
Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
A nice throwback to a time I don't explore that often.
4
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Fri Nov 17 2023
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Nice and cool from the Modfather :)
Whilst I really loved The Jam and their unique sound, you can't argue that Paul Weller's voice and writing style is perfectly suited for soul too.
Really nice stuff
5
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Sat Nov 18 2023
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Dull.
Insipid.
Uninspiring.
1
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Sun Nov 19 2023
NEU! 75
Neu!
This was a really welcome surprise.
I didn't know what to expect, but being someone who likes early electronic music especially Kraftwerk and Jean Michel Jarre, I loved this.
Will definitely listen again, and will search out other music from them.
5
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Mon Nov 20 2023
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
This album couldn't be any more 80's!
5
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Tue Nov 21 2023
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
It's not a genre I like, but I pride myself on being able to appreciate excellence no matter what genre or artist.
For example, I appreciate that Prince was genius, even though I didn't really like his stuff.
That's not the case here, though.
I couldn't listen to any track in full.
A bit pants.
3
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Wed Nov 22 2023
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
A bit sweary.
1
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Thu Nov 23 2023
Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Utter rubbish.
I pride myself on listening to every style and genre I can, and appreciating the talent of the artists within it, even if I don't like it.
No talent displayed here!
I cannot imagine why this is in a 'must listen' list.
1
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Fri Nov 24 2023
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
I haven't listened to the Manics for a while....shame on me!
I loved this, thank you for giving me the nudge to listen again.
5
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Sat Nov 25 2023
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
"THE AAACE OF SPAADDEEES, THE AACE OOF SPAAADES"
Raw. Gutsy. Awesome!
5
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Sun Nov 26 2023
Raw Power
The Stooges
Raw original punk.
Awesome!
5
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Mon Nov 27 2023
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
Nope!
1
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Tue Nov 28 2023
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
This was a lovely surprise. I'm not a fan of the genre, but these were GREAT.
Thank you again for challenging my musical tastes
5
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Wed Nov 29 2023
The Idiot
Iggy Pop
A collaboration between two icons of the age, Iggy and Bowie.... what could go wrong?
Unfortunately, to my ear, this ends up being a watered down version of both.
I can see what they were trying, and I'm glad they did....this could have been amazing! It just didn't work for me.
2
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Thu Nov 30 2023
Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
I really enjoyed this.
4
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Fri Dec 01 2023
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
It's Aretha at the height of her career. What's not to love???
5
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Sun Dec 03 2023
Abbey Road
Beatles
I haven't listened to this for ages.
It's wonderful!
5
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Fri Dec 08 2023
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
5*
Raw, passionate, impactive, important.
5
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Sat Dec 09 2023
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
A couple of brilliant songs that everyone knows, and then, sadly, a bunch of nice, generic songs that would fit nicely into a 'bland FM' radio station.
3
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Sun Dec 10 2023
Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
They were 'alright'.
Nice enough.
I can't imagine why they're on a 'must listen tools though.
3
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Mon Dec 11 2023
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Nice and cool
4
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Wed Dec 13 2023
Signing Off
UB40
I really enjoyed this album. I've always liked UB40, but never really 'listened' them, so this gave me a chance to di just that.
5
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Fri Dec 15 2023
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Nice
4
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Sun Dec 17 2023
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
I was never a Stones fan, and this album is really just a series of accomplished musicians covering some good blues music.
I didn't realise how 'meh' this was until Spotify played a T-Rex song straight after that was lively and original, and kind of woke me up!
2
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Mon Dec 18 2023
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Okay, so I'm not a fan of this genre of music.
That being said, I completely appreciate genius at the height of its power......and that is what I just listened to.
5
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Tue Dec 19 2023
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
I liked their hit singles, but never listened to an album of theirs, so thank you again for this app!
A nice, original indie sound. Love it.
4
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Wed Dec 20 2023
Reign In Blood
Slayer
Loved it!
Just what I needed to get me going in the morning!
4
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Thu Dec 21 2023
Pornography
The Cure
Bleak.
Brilliant.
5
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Fri Dec 22 2023
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
I enjoyed this.
Nothing earth shattering, and I'm not sure why it's on a 'must listen' list.....but good stuff.
4
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Sat Dec 23 2023
Revolver
Beatles
This seems a really important album staring to move into more creative and innovative music at the height of their power.
5
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Sun Dec 24 2023
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Perfectly pleasant background music for a slightly cool social gathering.
Which is a bit disappointing 😞
3
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Sat Dec 30 2023
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Loved it!
5
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Sun Dec 31 2023
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Really enjoyed this.
4
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Wed Jan 03 2024
Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
I had no idea what to expect, as I had never heard of Pere Ubu nor do I research them first.
I loved the style.
Experimental, with a proto-Talkinhlg Heads feel.
Will definitely listen again
5
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Thu Jan 04 2024
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
3
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Fri Jan 05 2024
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Nice
3
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Sat Jan 06 2024
The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
I'm sure he's a good exponent of whatever subgenre he represents.
I pride myself on listening to as wide a spectrum of music as I can and appreciating it, even if not actually liking it.
This just sounded like maudlin, whiny, self important crap to me though.
1
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Wed Jan 10 2024
Mask
Bauhaus
1
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Thu Jan 11 2024
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
I was hoping for a more distinctive sound, but this just sounded like a generic weak jazz to me.
2
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Sun Jan 14 2024
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
3
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Mon Jan 15 2024
Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
Standard indie fare. Nothing exciting.
2
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Tue Jan 16 2024
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
4
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Disintegration
The Cure
4
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Thu Jan 18 2024
D
White Denim
3
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Sat Jan 20 2024
In Utero
Nirvana
5
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Sun Jan 21 2024
Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
I think I missed whatever was great about this. It's just that I've heard better than this loads of times.
1
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Mon Jan 22 2024
Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
1
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
I absolutely lived this. Will definitely listen again.
5
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Thu Jan 25 2024
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
It was just fine
3
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Fri Jan 26 2024
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Awful
1
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Sun Jan 28 2024
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
Lupe Fiasco
Pretty cool
4
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Snivilisation
Orbital
I happened to listen to it whilst I was in the gym. As gym music it was great...but I think I would have got bored of it mid-album in any other environment.
3
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Wed Jan 31 2024
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
I enjoyed it, but wasn't blown away. A shame, because I really liked her released singles.
3
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Fri Feb 02 2024
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Oh, that was disappointing nonsense :(
2
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Sat Feb 03 2024
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
I expected/wanted this to be great, good, or at least innovative.
It was just poor
1
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Sun Feb 04 2024
Soul Mining
The The
Unfortunately, this was so 'middle of the road' that when I was listening to it in the car, I realised that I had gone through 3 or 4 tracks without 'hearing' any of them.
Disappointing
1
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Tue Feb 06 2024
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
3
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Wed Feb 07 2024
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Not terrible, but certainly not something I needed to listen to before I die.
2
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Thu Feb 08 2024
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
Was fine
3
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Fri Feb 09 2024
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3
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Sat Feb 10 2024
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
3
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Wed Feb 14 2024
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Not a band I'd listened too much, but this was a really good album.
4
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Thu Feb 15 2024
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
3
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Fri Feb 16 2024
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
4
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Sat Feb 17 2024
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
3
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Sun Feb 18 2024
White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Didn't like this at all
1
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Mon Feb 19 2024
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
4
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Tue Feb 20 2024
The Clash
The Clash
Great album!
5
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Wed Feb 21 2024
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
2
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Thu Feb 22 2024
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Perfectly average 60's cover band.
2
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Fri Feb 23 2024
Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
I really enjoyed this!
4
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Sat Feb 24 2024
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
4
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Sun Feb 25 2024
Permission to Land
The Darkness
5
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Tue Feb 27 2024
Parachutes
Coldplay
1
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Wed Feb 28 2024
Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
4
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Thu Feb 29 2024
Pearl
Janis Joplin
This is the reason I live this app.
I have never really given Janis Joplin much thought. I was vaguely aware of her, but wouldn't have been able to name one of her songs.
This album was an amazing wake up for me!
Her voice is (was) amazing!
I will definitely listen to this again.
Thank you!
5
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Fri Mar 01 2024
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
I'm pretty sure that how much a person appreciates music depends on their environment and mood, because I normally kind of like Suzanne Vega.
However, today I switched it off because it was so dreary!
2
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Sun Mar 03 2024
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
4
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Tue Mar 05 2024
Young Americans
David Bowie
5
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Wed Mar 06 2024
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Otis could sing the terms and conditions from a badly designed insurance website and it would still be 5 stars!
Simply amazing!
5
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Thu Mar 07 2024
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
3
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Fri Mar 08 2024
Black Metal
Venom
I was looking forward to listening to this....but it was awful!
It reminded me of a comedy spoof band called Bad News: a deluded, self important group thinking they were much better than they were.
However, Bad News was actually better than this!
(Give Bad News a listen, it's worth it!)
Really disappointed in this :(
1
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Mon Mar 11 2024
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
3
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Tue Mar 12 2024
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Awesome!
5
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Wed Mar 13 2024
Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
I love finding new (to me) artists like this.
I had no idea what I was about to hear, but found it surprisingly engaging.
I would definitely listen again, and have already looked for more of their work.
4
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Thu Mar 14 2024
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Nope
2
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Fri Mar 15 2024
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
3
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Tue Mar 19 2024
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
4
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Wed Mar 20 2024
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Another pleasant surprise.
I'm so glad I use this app :)
4
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Thu Mar 21 2024
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
Nice
3
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Fri Mar 22 2024
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
3
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Sat Mar 23 2024
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Absolute genius.
I'd never listened to this album. I was obviously aware of the hits from it, but nothing more.
Not only did I love it, but I really heard the genius of the man coming through.
5
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Sun Mar 24 2024
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
3
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Tue Mar 26 2024
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Not for me
2
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Wed Mar 27 2024
Scott 2
Scott Walker
I love Scott Walker's voice.
However, in the late 90's in the UK there was a comedy singer called Divine Comedy ( if you are interested search his version of the Oasis song Wonderwall and also National Express ) who sings in the same fashion as Scott.....and I can't take Scott seriously any more.
Nonetheless, I don't think this was the best example of Scott work.
Also...Marc Almond did Jackie much better. Sorry.
2
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Thu Mar 28 2024
This Is Hardcore
Pulp
3
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Fri Mar 29 2024
E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
Better than the last Sonic Youth album on this list.
3
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Sat Mar 30 2024
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Dolly is lovely, and she has a great voice.
But I really don't like this type of Country music, so on balance it's a 2
2
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Sun Mar 31 2024
Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
Very interesting album.
Genuinely not sure if I liked it or not!
3
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Mon Apr 01 2024
The Visitors
ABBA
3
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Tue Apr 02 2024
Document
R.E.M.
4
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Wed Apr 03 2024
The Renaissance
Q-Tip
2
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Thu Apr 04 2024
Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
4
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Fri Apr 05 2024
Vivid
Living Colour
3
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Thu Apr 18 2024
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
I'm sorry, but this was simply underwhelming
1
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Strangely compelling and brilliant
5
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Wed Apr 24 2024
Elephant
The White Stripes
Brilliant. Just brilliant!
5
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Thu Apr 25 2024
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
5