Oct 23 2023
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Not a massive reggae fan, I find it all a bit same sounding.
Nice and relaxing, but not my go-to genre
3
Oct 24 2023
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Pretty good album, I like talking heads, haven’t put this on for a long time! I get fed up with the remixes at the end of albums
3
Oct 25 2023
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Arrival
ABBA
when I kissed the teacher - lol
4
Oct 26 2023
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Enjoyable for a change - might be a classic but not my thing
2
Oct 27 2023
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
I enjoyed listening to this album much more than I thought I would. I think its probably my favorite so far in this 4 year challenge, which says more about the previous 4 albums than this one!!!
4
Oct 30 2023
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All Directions
The Temptations
This album was excellent! I loved it and it is the very reason I undertook this challenge. This is the first album in the challenge I am grateful for being introduced to. Live track 2 and 3 the most!
So much groove!
5
Oct 31 2023
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25
Adele
A beautiful album. Lacks the impact of her first 2 album but the songwriting is much more mature.
Fav track - hello
4
Nov 01 2023
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Sunshine Hit Me
The Bees
I liked this album, very easy to listen to.
Not my ‘go-to’ elevator music but I’m glad I heard it.
2
Nov 02 2023
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Great Album, more from a nostalgic sense than any other. I like the Pet Shop Boys but probably more of a 'greatest hits' fan.
fave track - Its a sin ;-)
3
Nov 03 2023
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Metallica
Metallica
Fuck yeah! Metallica’s most awesome album! Not a bad track in there (actually there 5 tracks I never listen to, but the other tracks more than make up for them!)
5
Nov 06 2023
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
Although I have heard the occasional song, I have never listened to a Joan Armatrading album start to finish. I loved it! Really great guitar playing and sound.
Made me want to pick up my guitar.
Loved - tall in the saddle
Edit - what a great album for a lazy Saturday morning lay in bed!
4
Nov 07 2023
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Considering how acclaimed this artist is its strange that I have never heard of him. Strong late Beatles vibes. Interesting death!!!!
Fav track - Son of Sam
2
Nov 08 2023
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Fragile
Yes
No
See what I did there! lol
Listened to it a few times, I think that was the problem.
1
Nov 09 2023
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
Short listen - the first three tracks were GEO locked :-(
I really liked listening to this and it made me realise that I don't listen to enough Soul!
So COOL!
4
Nov 10 2023
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
I do like the bet shop boys but found this album to be a little boring?
2
Nov 13 2023
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The Predator
Ice Cube
This is an awesome album and artist. Love this old school hip hop with the skits between tracks.
Great listen!
4
Nov 14 2023
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Not my thing. Nice background music
2
Nov 15 2023
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
This is a beautiful album, such an iconic voice. I really enjoyed this album her voice is so emotional. Recorded in the last year of her short life. Pretty special
4
Nov 16 2023
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Looking forward to this one!! You can hear the influence they had on some of my favourite bands like Radiohead, the cure and joy division. Cutting edge stuff for the late 70s.
3
Nov 17 2023
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
I’m not exactly sure why I would need to listen to this album before I die? It was OK, but pretty bland jangle pop. Meh from me.
2
Nov 20 2023
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Play
Moby
I was obsessed with this album in 99!
I feel Ike I know it backwards. There are some absolute bangers on this album.
I know there is controversy around his sampling (and not paying) which is pretty shit, but he made some great tunes with them!!
Did a bit of reading about Moby over the weekend, he sounds like an absolute twat! lol
4
Nov 21 2023
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Revolver
Beatles
Almost my fav Beatles album! This was great to listen to and it made me realise how long its been since I popped a whole Beatles album on!
Loved it!! I imagine most of their discography will be in this project.
4
Nov 22 2023
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Sorry just didnt like this one at all.
WTF is the Coconut song!!
1
Nov 23 2023
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
Ahh Janis, such an amazingly soulful voice.
At 27 she died so young and this album was released 3 months after her death.
What an amazing singer songwriter !
Awesome!
4
Nov 24 2023
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Such a beautiful, emotional, honest voice. Nina Simone is gorgeous blues soul music I could listen to anytime.
The song four women is very powerful.
3
Nov 27 2023
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Another album I think I may have been fine to go to the grave without listening to. Might have scored better whilst watching a good spaghetti western!
1
Nov 28 2023
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
I quite enjoyed the energy behind this album and I do love a long track like Zombie.
Not my usual thing but I’m glad I listened to it.
awful to think that this album led to the murder of his mum :-(
3
Nov 29 2023
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
I hadn’t heard this album before but hire enjoyed it. I get a bit fed up with the gangsta language and nonsense between tracks but on the whole thought this was quite a fun album.
I enjoy doggystyle ;-)
3
Nov 30 2023
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Quiet Life
Japan
This was very interesting, I could hear Duran Duran, Roxy music, David Bowie, ultravox all through this album. The New Romantic synth pop era. Love it!
3
Dec 01 2023
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Here we go again, probably a bit too soon after snoop. As much as I enjoy Doggystyle, this is much better, seems a bit more focused and serious.
I’m tired of the misogyny and the constant use of language that is not acceptable these days.
I enjoyed this album but I’m happy to have a rest from hip hop !
3
Dec 04 2023
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Is This It
The Strokes
What a fucking awesome album!
I forgot how much I like the strokes
3
Dec 05 2023
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
I struggle with Bob Dylan. He is a folk singer/songwriter and as such should be right in my wheelhouse BUT.....
Having seen and heard so many parody's and memes, its hard to take is distinctive singing style seriously. Just sounds like he is taking the piss?
3
Dec 06 2023
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
This is the first album in this challenge (33 albums in) that I actually own a physical copy of!!
I lived in the uk at the height of this album’s battle with blur and listening to it again after so long was very nostalgic.
I saw them live at Shane festival and Liam Gallagher was a bit of a knob.
A nice slice of time!
3
Dec 07 2023
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Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
OMG I really enjoyed this album.
Highlight for me was Ted…just admit it.
There is an amazing remix/mash up version on the ‘natural born killers’ soundtrack.
What a great album!
4
Dec 08 2023
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Arise
Sepultura
I remember being in a band in the very early 90's and trying to sound like Sepultura! Not my fav genre of music but I enjoyed the nostalgic listen! Double bass drumming and guitar shredding at its finest.
We used to think this stuff was so serious, dark and edgy, now it just looks and sounds a bit silly. Orgasmatron lol
2
Dec 11 2023
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
This was a very funky listen and obviously a pretty influential album. I do like old school hip hop. I'm ashamed to say that this is the first time I have listened to this record and my fav track is Eye Know, but they are all awesome!
3
Dec 12 2023
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull is a bit of a blind spot for me and im not sure why. I absolutely loved this album! I love a bit of Prog Rock and it reminded me a bit of early genesis. Who would have thought a flute would be center stage in a rock band lol!
3
Dec 13 2023
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Ha ha ha… Skidmarks on my heart ;-)
I really enjoyed this album and am so glad for this challenge as don't think they would have found their way onto my radar without it!
...Skidmarks on my heart
You can hear Belinda Carlisle trying to break free!
I think ill have a listen to some of their other stuff, when this challenge is over.
3
Dec 14 2023
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The Stooges
The Stooges
Well, they say that the first taste is with the eye - what an album cover! lol
I fucking love the track - wanna be your dog - and came across it on the lock stock soundtrack.
I love Iggy pop but don’t listen to him much
3
Dec 15 2023
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I'm sure this will be an unpopular opinion but I just don't know why Nick Cave is so revered. He just seems to spend an awful lot of time making sure he looks and sounds angst ridden and edgy. I like some of the soundtracks he has produced but find this solo stuff too 'up itself'. Cheer up Nick
2
Dec 18 2023
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
I don't know why, but I don't like Elton Johns music as much as I think I should! He has some absolute bangers and 'Tiny Dancer' is no exception. I often find myself belting out his songs, I loved the recent movie Rocketman and even read his biography last year. Despite this, I dont think I have ever put on an Elton John album on to listen to!!! It's very supermarket/elevator music and I enjoy it very much in the background, where I feel it belongs.
That said, he has much better albums than this one!
2
Dec 19 2023
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
CCR - Here we go! I don’t hate CCR, I think the problem I have with them is because when I was young and interesting, I was in a band and we used to play covers of a lot of their songs so I think I overdosed on them! lol
They are a great band and have some absolute bangers, most of which are on this album.
3
Dec 20 2023
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Young Americans
David Bowie
There is a lot to love about this one, it's Bowie's soul album. Fame (the single was his first number 1 single). It's not my favorite Bowie album so i sincerely hope that there are a few more coming up in this challenged.
I love Young Americans (the single) and John, I'm only dancing. It's unfortunate that he decided to cover Across the Universe because its an awful version!
It gets a 4 just because its Bowie.
4
Dec 21 2023
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
I love this album - its the best! 5 stars!!
(That was an account hack from someone I very much respect the opinion of, except when it comes to Paul McCartney albums x
Ok, full disclosure, I’m not a fan, but I can also acknowledge and respect musical genius. Imagine the pressure on this first album, post Beatles !!!
I listened to it twice and probably enjoyed it less the second time around. He is a legend but I’m just not that into him.
2
Dec 22 2023
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Tank Battles
Dagmar Krause
What a way to end the week! Tank Battles was up against it right from the start as I had to listen to it via YouTube, an experience almost as irritating as some of these tracks.
I actually liked the album, it was like listening to a play with its peaks and troughs of emotion. I loved some tracks (Mother Beimlein and the opening whitewash track) but have no idea why!
I read a bit about it and it appears that the YouTube clip I listened to was only half the songs (30mins) but the full album is almost an hour. I spent a few minutes contemplating searching for the remaining tracks and then came to my senses.
I gave this a 3 because I like people brave enough to stick their heels in and produce avant- garde work.
2
Dec 25 2023
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
I love queen! This is a great album. Such a camp album cover, sweaty and serious all at the same time! They look like they are playing twister!
Not the best, not the worst.
Its queen, its a solid 4!
4
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
I loved this album and it dropped at just the right time. He may have a thing for gunplay and occasionally accidentally murder romantic partners, despite this he certainly knows how to produce a record. What an awful human being.
My three stars are for the performers on this album.
3
Dec 27 2023
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American Pie
Don McLean
Full disclosure, American pie is a very sentimental track for me, so regardless of the rest of the album, this was always going to rate well.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the rest of the album is awesome! He has such a beautiful voice and his songs tell such sincere stories. I love folk rock and this album hits a sweet spot.
I really enjoyed listening to this record!
4
Dec 28 2023
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Full disclosure, I have always resisted Jeff Buckley, it just sounds so whiney and emo for me.
Whilst listening to the album, almost every track sounds like a lame, try hard version of a Radiohead song with pseudo Thom York vocals.
Then I put the timelines together and realised that the Jeff cart came before the Radiohead cart! Mind blown!!
I’m not saying that I have become a die hard Buckley fan, because I’m not, it just too whiney, miserable, emo, angst ridden for me to be into, but I have given him a three star review because, he MUST have influenced Radiohead, so for this he needs to be recognised.
It is a shame that he died so young, it would have been interesting to see in what direction his next couple of albums went!
I’m glad I listened to this whole album.
3
Dec 29 2023
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Butterfly
Mariah Carey
This was quite amusing. I popped this album on this morning and started to do a bit of work, occasionally pausing to zone in on the ridiculous high and irritating vocal whistling technique she is famous for.
Almost every song sounded the same, the evidence for which was accidentally listening to it 2.5 times without even noticing!
I'm sure her voice is unique, amazing and celebrated but the songs on this album were just so 'background'. Nothing stood out for me.
I didn't hate it and I do have a soft spot for her Christmas album and for that reason I award it 2 stars!
2
Jan 01 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
I enjoyed this album, possibly because it followed Mariah Carey?
I’m not a big fan of country rock but I am a fan of guitar solos and there are plenty of those.
I’m not sure I would listen to this again but I’m glad I have listened to it once.
On reflection, (I’m listening to free bird as I type this) the guitar solos bang on a bit too much.
This album was getting a three, but I have reduced it to a two based on the needless monotony of the free bird solo.
This review was started at the beginning of the free bird solo and it’s still going!!
It’s just at that really high fast twangy bit and starting to come down a bit.
Oh, it’s starting to fade, I hate a fade as a way of dealing with a song ending, but I’m going to give this one a pass, I just wish it had faded sooner.
2
Jan 02 2024
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
I loved this album. I can’t believe I had never even heard of Nick Drake.
I could listen to this for weeks!
What a lovely new year surprise!
4
Jan 03 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
I like sampling in music, but when I read that this single album contains over 900 samples - that’s next level.
It’s not my ‘go-to’ music but it’s very easy to listen to whilst chipping away at work.
This album reminded me of a cross between moon-safari (Air) and play (Moby) but not quite as good as either of them.
Another album that played 3 times because one track just merges into the other.
3
Jan 04 2024
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would!
I don't mind a bit of country blues (I don't tell anyone!!)
Listened to it a couple of times. Reckon I'll pop this one on, time to time.
The slide guitar is a little grating, for that it gets a 2
:-)
2
Jan 05 2024
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
I quite like a bit of post-punk.
I enjoyed the raw chaos of the tracks.
I really enjoyed the track - paintwork!
:-)
3
Jan 08 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
I love Joni Mitchell, although this is not my favourite album of hers.
She seems so sincere and powerful and reckon she would be ace around a campfire with that guitar!
This may have scored higher with me but I had to listen to it via YouTube and it’s surprising what a shit experience that is.
3
Jan 09 2024
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War
U2
This is an awesome album. Listening to it, you can hear the roots of U2.
Although it’s their third album I feel like this is the beginning for me, the next 5-7 albums (depending on my mood) take this formula and build on it and the eventuate into one of the biggest bands is history.
I know that U2 is almost Christian rock and that Bono can be a bit of a dick, but this is an awesome album and delivers some great social messages and a very politically unsettling time.
Love it!
4
Jan 10 2024
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Bossanova
Pixies
I liked this album much more than I was expecting, its first couple of tracks are a little intense, especially 'Rock Music', but then it settles into a cool alternate rock album.
I know that there is a lot of fuss made about the Pixies and their influence on just about every band ever. Personally I don't see what all the fuss is about but they do have a couple of banger tracks!
3
Jan 11 2024
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Connected
Stereo MC's
This was a great album, slightly overstayed its welcome with some very repetitive sounding tracks. Regardless, it was great to listen to whilst cracking on with some work - great vibe!
3
Jan 12 2024
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Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
Mmm... CowPunk
No thanks.
1
Jan 15 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
I love Neil Young, and respect his stance on streaming media, but listening to music on YouTube is just awful!!!!!
This is a great album, Neil Young has such a beautiful and simple way of delivering vocals over very intimately written songs.
Love the album
Hate YouTube (free)
3
Jan 16 2024
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Pretty groovy! Great album to pop on whilst cooking and having a glass of wine or as a pre going out ‘warm up’.
Loved it
3
Jan 17 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
one of the funkiest, coolest artists ever!
16 album in 1972 this dude has been around!
This was great and you can hear its impact on may artists today.
what a dude!
Love = higher ground!
4
Jan 18 2024
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
I really loved this album, I absolutely love world music.
About half way through there were some very distracting synth horns? But the rest of the album was so beautiful I’m still giving it a 4
4
Jan 19 2024
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
I LOVE the Doors.
Saying that, this is not my favourite album of theirs. You can hear Jim Morison decline which makes the album much more raw and in some ways fun.
Some of their best tracks are on this album, some of their worst too!!
Loved them when I was 15 and still love them just as much today. I remember listening to this album on my Walkman when visiting Jim’s grave in Paris whilst on my Doors pilgrimage. 😂
Has to be a 5.
5
Jan 22 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
I think this album is an excellent introduction to the sound of the cure.
I love so many of these tracks.
Favs = forest and play for today.
Solid three (probably lost a point because when I saw them live in Melbourne in 2000’s(?) they were crap - worst concert I have been to!
3
Jan 23 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
I love kate bush and I love this album.
Some of the tracks and the ‘cutting edge’ audio treatments have not aged too well but it still makes for an interesting listen.
Bold, beautiful and probably a little crazy, she is a beautiful songwriter.
It’s a 3 star album but a 4 star artist! Discovered by the legendary David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
4
Jan 24 2024
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Being There
Wilco
Wow, this was a slog!
Its not that is was an awful album or a genre that I don’t like, it was just such a vanilla, boring album!
This should be right in my wheelhouse, guitar based rock, but it was such a boring album.
Sorry, it might be amazing, but it was lost on me.
Vanilla shite
1
Jan 25 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
Considering how iconic Blondie is, I was a little disappointed in this album, I expected a little more ‘wow’ factor, that’s probably on me!
Solid 3
Solid album
3
Jan 26 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
Not a massive prince fan, but it must be said that he is an absolute musical genius. I wish I was more into his music.
Also wish the movie was better!
I enjoyed listening to the album in its entirety. Not my thing, but it and he is amazing!
Solid 4
4
Jan 29 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Not my bag at all although I love a concept album.
2
Jan 30 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
This was a great listen!
The toe-tapping, and handclapping was out of control!
It sounds like it would have been an amazing concert to have attended.
What a performer - I was familiar with about 1/3 of this albums songs and I listened to it all morning!
Loved it!
3
Jan 31 2024
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
I wanted to like this album more than I did. There were moments of absolutely genius mayhem! I absolutely loved the intense humming of evil and many of the songs intros and outros
Some of the tracks were greenday, some of them were Robbie Williams and some the sex pistols.
Too incoherent for me but I’m glad I listened to it.
2
Feb 01 2024
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Good background rock album.
I wanted to like it more than i did, just found it a bit soft?
Listened to it all day, still not convinced!
2
Feb 02 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
It was OK but I think its the weakest of his 3 albums. I admire his musical genius but just find his sound (especially his solos) a bit to raw and messy for me.
This should be right in my wheelhouse alongside all the other late 60s psychedelic rock bands that I love, but its not.
I think I'm probably a Jimi Hendrix 'Greatest Hits' kinda guy.
2
Feb 05 2024
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
When I first put this album on, I started to enjoy it and get into the vibe of what must have been an excellent concert to attend. However, as the album continued and the improvised guitar solos got longer, I started losing interest. It was like listening to a very long rehearsal, just a bunch of dudes jamming.
This album has me questioning my love of guitar solos!
2
Feb 06 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Probably bad timing, this album turns up just one after another self indulgent, guitar solo dominated album live and extended album.
Enough!
The same track, three times on disc 2? Really?
Fuck drum solos
2
Feb 07 2024
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Truth
Jeff Beck
It's a bit of a tricky one. I love Jeff Beck, but I'm not just reviewing the artist and his amazing guitar skills, I'm reviewing the album, and it was just OK. I would probably listen to it again, I don't mind the late 60s blues, and Jeff Beck is one of the all-time greats.
Not sure what I think of Rod Stewart.
I'll give it 3, but I wish I could rate it higher.
3
Feb 08 2024
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Wild Gift
X
Nah, not really a fan of punk.
Didn't hate it, and listened to it a couple of times just to make sure.
Just not my thing.
They should Elon for appropriating their name!
2
Feb 09 2024
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I See You
The xx
I think this may be the most recent album I have listened to in this challenge to date.
I’m surprised in its inclusion in this challenge. It’s a good album but I’m not sure it’s a ‘must listen to’ album?
Sounded a bit vanilla to me?
2
Feb 12 2024
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
I loved the first track and thought I was in for an amazing treat.
I did enjoy the album but I think the first track lulled me into a promise that it just didn’t deliver.
I’ll listen to it again and perhaps some of her other albums. Her thoughts on androids are quite interesting!
3
Feb 13 2024
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Imagine
John Lennon
The title track is a timeless classic (if not a little overplayed!). John Lennon was one of the wealthiest music celebrities, living in his mansion whilst writing about how great the world would be without possessions and greed. Hypocrite warning!
John Lennon was a complex dude and was pretty appalling to women.
In his own words
"I used to be cruel to my woman ... any woman. I was a hitter. I couldn’t express myself, and I hit. I fought men and I hit women.”
Both these stars are for the title track only.
2
Feb 14 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Another painful YouTube listen!
I found that many of the tracks sounded similar to each other, and some were a little too long (most were a little too long).
A fun listen
3
Feb 15 2024
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Rocks
Aerosmith
I hate this music.
I hope that's the last one from Aerosmith in the 1001 challenge. Two so far seems a stretch?
1
Feb 16 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
This was good, but not as good as the previous one we listened to in the challenge.
It was great to listen to as I chipped away at my work.
Funky Friday!
3
Feb 19 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
This was a great album and a real surprise. I had never heard of A Tribe Called Quest before, but I listened to this album all weekend! I'll certainly be listening to them again. Jazzy Hip Hop, loved it!
4
Feb 20 2024
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The Bends
Radiohead
It's my perfect album.
The album is sublime, with no fillers.
Highlights are definitely Fake Plastic Trees and Street Spirit (Fade Out).
This would be one of my Desert Island Discs (google it millennials).
❤️
5
Feb 21 2024
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Fromohio
fIREHOSE
This was such a strange album. I didn't hate it, I didnt love it.
I just kept listening listening to it to see if I could get into it but i didn't.
It was just odd, I felt like I should have liked it, but i didn't.
Im confused!
2
Feb 22 2024
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Yeah, I loved this album; it is so funky and cool to listen to while chipping away at work.
Some of the songs were super cool, and some were dated and embarrassing!
On the whole, this was awesome and will get another spin soon!
3
Feb 23 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
I love The Doors and love this album. This band really captured my imagination when I was first starting to gig in bands. We thought Jim Morison was some sort of shaman when it turns out he was just a dude with an ego and a drug problem.
I love it when bands remaster albums however, this album has been tinkered with, they have added lots more of Jim’s ad lib sounds/grunts/ words (beyond the sung lyrics) etc, which I think detracts from the original and make some of the tracks sound a bit try hard and cheesy.
Still, it’s the doors so it gets a 5 from me!
Try to run
Try to hide
Break on through to the other side!
5
Feb 26 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
This was a great listen. I'm a little more familiar with their later stuff which I prefer.
Great fun for a debut album!
3
Feb 27 2024
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Perfect.
5
Feb 28 2024
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Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
Fuck that noise. 2 hours and 15 minutes too long.
1
Feb 29 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Hard not to love this blues guitarist. The recording is so raw and packed full of the feels.
Loved it!
3
Mar 01 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
This is a classic album, and I love it. Every track a winner with Robert Plant sounding as late 60's as ever, singing about Golumn and juice running down his leg! lol
Whole lotta love and Ramble are my standout tracks.
Listened to it all day!
4
Mar 04 2024
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Aja
Steely Dan
I quite enjoyed this album. Pretty vanilla sounding 70s jazz rock.
Just funny to think that the band was named after a "revolutionary" steam-powered dildo mentioned in the William S. Burroughs novel Naked Lunch.
Steam powered!
3
Mar 05 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Second album for this artist, served up by this challenge. I can’t believe I had never heard of him before the 1001.
He is such an amazing singer songwriter and I find his songs so emotionally engaging.
Just beautiful.
This dude, may be one of my favourite songwriters!
5
Mar 06 2024
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Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
I thought I would like this album, reading a bit about it before listening. How wrong I was.
How this album made it into this challenge is beyond me.
1
Mar 07 2024
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
What a fucking annoying album
1
Mar 08 2024
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
This was a bit of a surprise! I had heard of Donovan but never listened to an album.
As cheesy and whimsical as it was, it reminded me of very early Bowie and Syd Barret. He sings with such conviction that it's hard not to go along with his journey. Some songs were like listening to a fantasy audio book.
I am not saying it will be on high rotation, but I will definitely have a poke around his work.
3
Mar 11 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
Just listen to it! The perfect epitaph.
Just listen to how much he is enjoying himself on side B!
5
Mar 12 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Yikes, 2 Steely Dan albums within 6 days of each other!
I was going to give this 2 stars, but I'm warding an additional star for making this album short and sweet. (just 34 minutes)
I didn't hate it, probably just a little to close to the previous one.
Don't mind bit of the 70's cheese rock.
3
Mar 13 2024
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
I Love Queen and this iconic album.
One of my fav Queen tracks, Love of my life ❤️
"I'm in love with my car", what were they thinking? 😂
4
Mar 14 2024
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
Just vanilla britpop.
Heroine might be passe, but so is this album.
Next please.
2
Mar 15 2024
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
I enjoyed this album much more than I thought I would. I happily had it on rotation all day.
It’s background music with nothing really standing out and nothing too awful.
I’m not interested in listening to additional remixes, but in the spirit of the challenge, I did it just the same.
3
Mar 18 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
I had never heard of this album or this artist (my bad?).
I loved this album and listened to it over most of the weekend.
It's great to listen to it in detail with interesting lyrics about social poverty and gang life. The album also works well as a passive listen while doing other things.
Pretty cool to have debuted with such an incredible album at such a young age!
3
Mar 19 2024
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
I found this to be a pretty boring album!
The only track I loved was the last track (watching the Detectives), which didn't even appear on the original album, so it probably doesn't count!
1 star for the bonus detective track.
1
Mar 20 2024
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Fuck this album was good! It came along at a perfect time in my week. I love the Rolling Stones (greatest hits kind of fan) and really enjoyed listening to this all day.
So what if these white male dudes want to pretend to play honky tonk blues - it’s fucking awesome!!
Loved it
4
Mar 21 2024
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Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
OMG - hated this album, just so wank!
1
Mar 22 2024
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Kala
M.I.A.
I loved this album; reminded me of the frenetic band Die Antwoord!
Paper Planes is a clear favorite, but honestly, I loved all the tracks!
That's why I joined this challenge!
4
Mar 25 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Loved this album. Highlights were
Lust for life
Tonight
Passenger
Neighbourhood threat.
Bowie’s buddy
4
Mar 26 2024
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Awesome album. I couldn't quite remember what propelled this album into the zeitgeist in the late 90s, but I clearly remember it! Everyone seemed to have a copy of it. I was working in Operating Theatres at the time and remember it being on VERY high rotation!
loved it
3
Mar 27 2024
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Suede
Suede
Ha Ha, this was a surprise! I enjoyed this album so much today. It was great for a change and most of the tracks were pretty catchy.
I'm not sure about the album cover; I had some strange looks from office staff peeping at my Spotify browser app.
Loved it
3
Mar 28 2024
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Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
I enjoyed the nostalgia of this album. I didn’t think I would enjoy a whole album of psychobilly rock but I did!
Probably wouldn’t go looking for it, but it was nice to find it!
Again - fuck those bonus tracks!
2
Mar 29 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
This album was such a big deal to me and the band I was playing in when it came out.
There are some awesome, energy filled tracks and listening to from start to finish takes me back to my teenage years instantly!!
Welcome to the jungle has one of the best intros and although overplayed I have a soft spot for sweet child of mine.
Love it!
4
Apr 01 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Love this album. Although not their best album, it was my entry point to dire straits. It was the second cd I ever purchased!
I love mark Knopfler’s unique style of playing and I have tried to master the ‘brothers in arms’ solo many times!
A couple of average filler songs, must mostly awesome!
5 stars from me and most of those are for brothers in arms (the track)
5
Apr 02 2024
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The Score
Fugees
I really enjoyed this album. Imagine crafting Enya into an awesome Hip Hop track - Genius!
I loved the skits and in-between bits and wish more albums would incorporate this in their storytelling. (Shout out to The Killers—Pressure Machine!)
I'd be happy to listen to this again outside of this challenge, and I'm sure glad it was on the list.
4
Apr 03 2024
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I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
I usually get through the challenges album a few times in the day, not this one.
Apart from the fact that I had to listen to it through YouTube, being punctuated by advertisements, I just found it too miserable.
I may not have been in the mood for this album. This just seemed too depressing with no sonic or lyrical payoff.
Not today.
2
Apr 04 2024
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
This was a pretty cool album.
One of the first psychedelic rock bands, leading the charge for other bands like T-Set, Syd Barret and The Pink Floyd.
Pretty awesome!
3
Apr 05 2024
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Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
This is a tough review, and I will do my best to separate Brian Hugh Warner from the art that the band Marilyn Manson (and its 5 members) created and the 11 other people whose contributions made this album. I won't judge the album based on my negative feelings for 1/5 of its members. The 1/5 band member Brian Hugh Warner appears to be an awful human being (beyond his persona as Marilyn Manson) with issues involving violence and the abuse of women. I have no intention of diminishing their allegations or experiences because I enjoy this art.
This album is art, a concept album, and the first part of a trilogy. I love industrial rock, and Trent Reznor, one of the album's producers, is among my all-time favourite artists. I'm not sure this album would have been as successful without him; you can hear his influence in every track. The album's concept is awesome and very much suits the music and lyrical style. A supernatural being—a demagogic rockstar—who seizes all political power from humanity to initiate an apocalyptic event. Let's face it: if you don't like the sound of that, you're not going to like this album. I don't think this album is as good as Mechanical Animals, but it introduced an element of death metal and industrial rock into the mainstream.
4/5 for the art
0/5 for Brian Hugh Warner, a vile human being.
4
Apr 08 2024
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Ramones
Ramones
The Ramones are a beloved part of punk rock history and have certainly left their mark on music and influenced many artists.
They were also I nice palate cleanser after the last album.
I enjoyed this album. It's not my go-to genre, but it played about ten times today and over the weekend.
3
Apr 09 2024
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
I absolutely love the song Heronie, and I do like Lou Reed (except when he is channelling Bob Dylan)
I know this is another beloved band, but I just don't get it.
The track 'All Tomorrows Parties' seemed just to drone on forever.
Not a fan.
These stars are both for Heroine
2
Apr 10 2024
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
I liked this album. I hadn't heard it before; in fact, I'm ashamed to say that I only knew of Queen Latifah from her beautiful voice acting with the character Ellie in Ice Age!
So far, although I'm only 122 albums in, I don't think this challenge features enough women. The music industry is dominated by blokes (mostly white!), so it's nice to have a bit more representation of women in this album choice.
I'd probably still prefer to listen to her as Ellie, who has a very special place in my heart from so many viewings with my children!
3
Apr 11 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
I really enjoyed this album, I think I’d like to listen to more of their stuff.
All 4 of these stars are for the track ‘I’m not the one ’ and its use in the series the leftovers. The track plays to plastic dolls being made and sold, one lucky baby to be swaddled as baby Jesus and placed in a nativity scene.
The baby is stolen - I’m not the one x
4
Apr 12 2024
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
I have said this a few times during this challenge, as a completionist, fuck those bonus tracks and remixes, it almost doubled the length of this album!
I like the novelty aspect of Madness and their greatest hits and the sentimentality of some of their tracks, but I’m not a fan of ska.
2 stars for ‘our house’
The album cover is a bit problematic these days 🤭
2
Apr 15 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
A good album I have never heard of!
I enjoyed it but only only enough to put it on an occasionally repeat!
I thought it would be better based on community reviews
3
Apr 16 2024
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
I fucking hate jazz.
(But I appreciate the talent of the musicians)
2
Apr 17 2024
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Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Pretty cool listening to rap in French.
A little bit to jazz for me.
2
Apr 18 2024
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Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
I really enjoyed this album, it was fun and the idea of having tiny songs is a bit of a novelty!
28 songs in 41 minutes - Bravo!!!
3
Apr 19 2024
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
Fucking hippies
1
Apr 22 2024
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Paranoid
Black Sabbath
What an awesome album. Consider it in the context of the year it was released! It was soooo HEAVY and broke new ground!
This is my favourite Black Sabeth album by a long shot.
Tony Iommi is awesome with his replacement fingertips, what an amazing sound.
A true landmark album
4
Apr 23 2024
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
Anyone who owns a guitar MUST give this album a minimum of 3 stars for the number of times we have all played the riff "Smoke On The Water"
🎸
3
Apr 24 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
Not my usual thing, Americana Roots Rock, but I did enjoy it and listened to it a few times today. Just OK.
Probably won't pop it on again.
2
Apr 25 2024
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Heroes to Zeros
The Beta Band
Meh.
2
Apr 26 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
This was a roller-coaster!
Before even listening to a single track I was so looking forward to the nostalgic anthems "Shout" "Head over heels" and of course "Everybody wants to rule the World".
Those tracks did disappoint, but as I listened to the other tracks, my interest started to wane. and I began to think I had misplaced my faith in this being a BANGER of an album.
I listened to it another few times, and with each listen, the unfamiliar tracks grew on me!
The production of this album is awesome. It sounds so fresh for an album that was put together in 1985!
I am sure my score is still influenced by nostalgia and memories of listening to this with my first girlfriend, but this album has been such good fun to listen to that I have to give it a 4.
One for each of the anthems above and the other star for the mullet sported by Roland Orzaba.
4
Apr 29 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
This is one crazy funk album, and I loved it! The album cover sets the scene: one of the funkiest bands of the 1970s in a mothership, flying through space trying to find the mothership connection—wild!
Short and sweet, what an awesome album!
4
Apr 30 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
I reviewed the original album, not the 2002 remaster, I get a bit tired of the bonus mixes and tracks.
This is a landmark album. Its social commentary on the realities of life in Compton is powerful.
Its lyrics and performance is timeless, and although misogynistic, homophobic and violent, it needs these elements to convey the experiences of the band in that time and place.
It's not woke, but to devalue it for that would be a dick move.
5
May 01 2024
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Just like the previous Wilco album I have trouble understanding this album it’s so boring and yet mysteriously popular.
Hope it’s the last Wilco on the list.
1
May 02 2024
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
Just noise. What an unpleasant mess.
1
May 03 2024
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
I enjoyed this album a lot, that may be because the challenge served up the previous two abominations, and this was a welcome return to music.
I like Hip-Hop, and it's great to see some gender representation in a very male-dominated genre.
3
May 06 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I loved this album and it might even be my fav White Stripes album.
It's so raw, genuine and imperfect that it's beautiful.
I listened to it about ten times this weekend and loved every spin.
4
May 07 2024
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
I only wish there was an option for 6 stars.
5
May 08 2024
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Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
I quite enjoyed this album, and I do like the genre of Gangsta rap. I had never heard this album before and didn't know Ghostface Killah was a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Solid listen!
3
May 09 2024
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
This is one of the few (very few) albums I remember my dad playing when I was a child. so it gets two stars for nostalgia and some very fond memories that I forgot I had! The other star is for the cover - hilarious!!
3
May 10 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
This is a beautiful album! I hadn't heard of Emmylou Harris, but I feel I should have!
She sounded like a cross between Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton John!
I'm not useally a fan of Beatles covers, but her version of 'For No One' gets an exception as her voice takes it to a different level!
3
May 13 2024
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
I'm not a massive fan of cover albums. I thought this record was nice to listen to, but it felt a bit sleepy and a bit boring.
I like Willie Nelson as a singer/songwriter, perhaps just not a singer of other people's songs!
2
May 14 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
One star each for the 80s Hits - Smooth Operator and Your Love is King.
A nice background listen, but I'm not sure how important the album is as far as the evolution of music is concerned.
2
May 15 2024
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Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
I have listened to a lot of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, he has collaborated a lot with Peter Gabriel on tracks such as Signal to Noise - https://open.spotify.com/track/2CnucOZJUTMviGIADnNFRY?si=bf7dd4ab95c54dd3
and Taboo
https://open.spotify.com/track/4q9auAqHLCeJpXa4XoEidI?si=cdf0066d26b045cf
Do yourself a favour and listen to how amazing this dude is!
3
May 16 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
It first I thought this was just another gangsta rap album as they all follow a fairly similar recipe.
After a couple of listens, this one grew on me.
I do wonder what the Gangsta Rap scene would be without 'Bitches and Ho's'
3
May 17 2024
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
I really enjoyed the mash up of world music and the blues! I had never heard of Ali Farka Toure so this is another reason I love this challenge (on most days!)
3
May 20 2024
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
What an awesome album! I was 10 when this album was released and remember how treasured the album art T-shirts were!
Iron maiden defined heavy metal. The sounds, music, lyrics and the impressive vibrato on the sustained notes at the end of every line!
Loved it!
4
May 21 2024
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Disintegration
The Cure
This is probably a pretty special album for a lot of people and definitely marks a moment in time. My second favourite cure album.
Beautiful/gloomy sounds and lyrics.
Love it!
4
May 22 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
My love of the killers came from this album. Hot Fuss has one of my favorite album opening tracks EVER!
Although Mr Brightside is definitely overplayed commercially, it's still a banger!
I love the Killers and ALL their albums, with the exception of 'Imploding the Mirage' (🤮) and until 2021 this was my favorite Killers album. Obviously that title is now held by Pressure Machine.
My favorite track is the least popular track on the album (according to spotify streams) 'Everything will be alright'
All Killers - no fillers, its Indie rock and roll for me!
5
May 23 2024
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
I struggled so much with this album. The first few tracks made me feel like I wanted to give it a 1 star review, but then a track would come along that made me want to listen over and over again!
It wavered between unlistenable and fucking awesome!!
I absolutely loved ‘see saw’ and most of these stars are for that track.
I could imagine jack white performing see saw, and most of the other tracks could be performed by a hippie uni student at a weekend party with an acoustic guitar and a bag of cheap weed.
Such a conflict !!
3
May 24 2024
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
I wondered when this was going to turn up!
This is an awesome album, not an easy first listen, for its time it was groundbreaking and such an influence for many bands. Anyone who doubts the influence on bands like pink floyd is not listening hard enough.
I love epitaph
To me, this album is almost perfect and there are not many of those around. It’s a 4.5 rounded up!
Love it.
5
May 27 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
I love this album and it’s a bit of a ‘go-to’ when I want a relaxed background ambience.
I was introduced to it by my friend from the USA, Larry, during a scuba diving trip in Egypt. So when I do play it, all my memories of that trip come flooding back.
Awesome bass beats and modulation effects - love it.
4
May 28 2024
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground has always been a musical blind spot for me. I have also never really understood the celebration of Lou Reed (unpopular opinion!!). However, I did enjoy this album much more than I expected to.
I'd definitely pop this on again.
As much as I enjoyed this, I do think that the late '60s are tragically overrepresented in this challenge. Perhaps it's just the order in which the albums are being served to me.
3
May 29 2024
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
This might be an amazing album, but to tell you the truth, I'm so over exposed to Psychedelic Rock in this album challenge that I think I have become desensitised!
Perhaps a bit of rebranding is in order
'1001 Psychedelic Rock albums you must here before you die'
2
May 30 2024
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Vulnicura
Björk
I wanted to love this album, I find Bjorks albums so musically interesting, she is a true artist.
I just find her tracks too similar and I think its just not my thing.
:-(
2
May 31 2024
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
I forgot how much I love this album! I think listening to it in the context of this challenge and the other albums that were around at the time, makes me love it even more.
I'm a massive Peter Gabriel fan and love how diverse his music can be. I much prefer his work around so, us and up, but this album is such an important part of his journey and was at such a pivotal time in his life, that it has to be a 5!!!!
5
Jun 03 2024
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
I don't have the words to describe how much I love this album.
It was the first CD I ever purchased, and I bought it before I even owned a CD player!
The only thing I will say is that it's important to listen/critique it as an album, not as individual tracks. It's too easy to focus on Comfortably Numb or Brick in the Wall as hit singles. It's a concept album and as such needs to be listened to from start to finish. It represents such awesome storytelling, art and music.
One of my all-time favourite albums.
Thanks for landing on a weekend!
5
Jun 04 2024
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
I'm not a massive Elvis fan, but I do know that there are albums of his that are far more worthy of inclusion in this challenge.
Meh
2
Jun 05 2024
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this album half as much as I did! I'm not sure if it had much to do with Dusty herself or just the fact that there were some great songs I recognised from all over the place.
It seems odd that a covers album would make it to this list, especially considering that the tracks weren't interpreted much differently from their originals.
This is like a Karaoke album!
But I liked it all the same
3
Jun 06 2024
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The Coral
The Coral
What a truly awful album.
1 star for the interesting collage on the cover.
Shit
1
Jun 07 2024
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En-Tact
The Shamen
Soleless electronic nonsense
Why is this on the list?
Just awful
1
Jun 10 2024
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
This album is my guilty pleasure!!
I loved this album so much when it was first released, and loved it almost as much listening to it again.
Cheesy, teenage angst combined with awesome musical hooks and loads of shout/singing.
Those guitars have so much compression applied, I’m surprised they are not synths!!
4
Jun 11 2024
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
What @boopidoo said.
But also have nostalgia on my side.
One of the most influential albums of my life.
5
Jun 12 2024
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Sex Packets
Digital Underground
This was a very cringe album. I'm all up for a concept album, but preferably not one written by adolescents!
It could have been good, but it wasn't.
First and last listen.
lol
1
Jun 13 2024
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I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen has some great tracks, but not on this album.
I love the 80s, but I found this too much.
2
Jun 14 2024
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Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
So much better than her last album in the challenge. Not really my thing, but probably deserves the 'classic' status.
Pop it on and then get your work done!
3
Jun 17 2024
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
This is an AWESOME album and just what I needed to put some 'pep in my step' this weekend!
Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage
4
Jun 18 2024
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Moondance
Van Morrison
I enjoyed listening to this album, he is such a crooner and whatever he sings sounds sexy!
I too hope that @boopidoo's friend Claire got laid to Moondance, it is a pretty special track.
3
Jun 19 2024
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Third
Soft Machine
I was looking forward to this listen as I frequently hear about Soft Machine whilst poking around Pink Floyd sites.
However...
This is borderline un-listenable.
A truly horrible album and perhaps my least favourite in the challenge.
Just a pointless mess of sounds.
1
Jun 20 2024
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Space Ritual
Hawkwind
I might have been kinder to this album had this challenge not just served up the abomination 'Third' by the soft machine directly prior.
Together, both albums represented 3.5 hours of psychedelic 70s Rock which is about 2.75 hours too much.
I appreciate a good rock opera but add the psychedelic angle, and what seems to be a bunch of random noise, repetitive musical instrument notes and some absolute hippie bullshit space jargon.
I'm not stoned = I'm out.
1
Jun 21 2024
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For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
Shite
1
Jun 24 2024
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
I LOVE some Stones albums, but this is not one of them.
It’s ok, but there are much better albums to include in the challenge.
3
Jun 25 2024
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
I was looking forward to this album as it had been so long since I listened to some Smashing Pumpkins.
The first couple of tracks were great but VERY soon I realised how irritating Billy Corgans voice is. I also realised how try-hard the lyrics are, they are like a year 9 students first attempt at poetry, just juvenile rhyming angst. lol.
My other big complaint is that the album is over 2 hours in length, which is just too much whinging to listen to in a single session.
I loved the little bits of nostalgia that surfaced between Billy's pretend singing moans.
Reading a bit about him, he also sounds like a bit of a narcissistic dick, although I'm sure this is a requirement for famous emo dudes.
I love that 7 years ago Billy Corgan anounced that he "hates everything except for David Bowie." Nice one Billy, all is forgiven :-)
3
Jun 26 2024
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Virgin Suicides
Air
This was a nice surprise, although a popular album, I had never come across it (I was out of lots of loops for 12 months around 1999/2000 - Just like I didn't know what The Blair Witch Project was!)
So this album was completely overlooked!
I love it! Im a sucker for a soundtrack album anyhow, but combine it with the band Air and 'I'm IN!'
I absolutely loved the last track 'Suicide Underground' and recognised lots of Air 'Notes' scattered throughout the album.
I wish I had found this one earlier!
4
Jun 27 2024
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Pretenders
Pretenders
Although I love Chrissie Hynde's unique voice, as a 'Pretenders greatest hits' kind of guy, I found it pretty irritating toward the end of the album.
Perhaps its a little too high-energy, jangly, new wave for me?
2
Jun 28 2024
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Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I wasn’t looking forward to this, I’m not a big Nick Cave fan, I find his music and persona pretentiously dark.
I fucking loved this album!
First listen was odd, but then I listened to it a few more times and started to deeply listen to the lyrics. The chaos and raw sounding production, magnified the drama even more and helped to elevate the mood of the album to the next level!
Fucking loved it
4
Jul 01 2024
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Just couldn't get into it!
I'm sure its great music, just not to me!
2
Jul 02 2024
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I quite liked this album and know how much David Bowie LOVED Mark Bolan so I have to give it a three, even though it was a bit boring lol! :-)
3
Jul 03 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Without doubt my favourite REM album.
I saw them play at Slane festival with 110,000 other people and they were awesome
I love this album and I especially love 'losing my religion', 'Drive', 'Man on the moon' and 'Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite'
I really love 'Drive'
Wish this was a weekend album!
4
Jul 04 2024
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
I love this album. I was one of my first ever vinyl purchases!!
It’s so beautiful and relaxing, natural and grounded. Each track has the most amazing voices and harmonies. I'm hope they are singing about beautiful things, but I wouldn't know.
I listened to it on repeat for a few hours during a pretty intense and stressful situation at work, and it helped keep me totally chilled!
4
Jul 05 2024
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Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
I know of William Orbit from his work with Peter Gabriel on the US album and his track on the Plus From US album.
I really like his sonic landscape and his ability to create an atmosphere with mostly electronic instruments.
I liked this album!
3
Jul 08 2024
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Boston
Boston
Cheese
2
Jul 09 2024
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
This was a LONG listen! I enjoyed quite a bit of it but found some of the songs needlessly long and a bit too George Harrison.
He is an awesome talent, and his songs are ones that I love. I REALLY LOVE!
Double albums are a bit much sometimes.
3
Jul 10 2024
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Trio
Dolly Parton
I really enjoyed listening to this a few times over this morning. It was a nice break from some of the shite that this challenge has been serving up.
Also, I thought I was the only person who wondered:
“Will there be any freight trains in heaven?”
Country music can be so hilariously serious sometimes lol
3
Jul 11 2024
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Rio
Duran Duran
This album was fun, shit, annoying and great all at the same time. I remember listening to this album on high rotation (on tape!) when it came out.
I still love the track 'Save a prayer', its my favorite on the album.
80s Sax, combined with jangly keys, synth drums, sexy Simon Le Bon vocals and a massive serving of cheese!
4
Jul 12 2024
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Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson
For fuck sake!
Listened to it
Thought I would love it
Read about it
Wank
1
Jul 15 2024
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1984
Van Halen
This was another seminal 80s teenager album (at my school at least) but I never understood the whole ‘hair metal’ movement!!
Three stars from me.
One for the album cover and 2 for Eddie van Halen’s awesome guitar tone!!
3
Jul 16 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
This is a great album, and Jimi Hendrix is an amazing guitarist, however I'm not sure why some artists have multiple albums in this challenge that seem very similar to the last one I reviewed. Its NOT 1001 artists to listen to before you die!
4
Jul 17 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Another awesome album I’d never listened to!
Didn’t get into it much the first time round but after a couple of listens I was hooked!
I loved the Lyre of Orpheus more than the abattoir blues but both were awesome.
I’d give this a 3.5, but I’m going to round it up, because I love the second album so much!
4
Jul 18 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
I came to the Greenday party a little late and although I cherry-pick the Greenday albums I listen to, this album is definitely a cherry.
15 songs in 38 minutes, It's absolutely non-stop!
The energy is just awesome.
4
Jul 19 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
There are only a couple of Metallica Albums I can listen to, start to finish, over and over again. This is one of them.
I love this album. Especially its opening two tracks.
It's also great to hear one of Metallica's very few instrumentals, Orion.
Lars Ulrich is a bit of a dick, I just had to say that.
:-)
4
Jul 22 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
This is a very special album to me. I can remember hearing Paranoid Android for the first time on the radio. I had to pull my car over because I couldn't concentrate on driving while it was playing.
The first half is slightly stronger than the second, but every track is a winner. The track placement takes you on a roller-coaster of emotions, speaking of which Exit music from a movie is one of the most emotional, dark, angsty songs I have ever heard. Its beautiful and scary all at once.
It's tricky to name a favourite song because I love them all so much.
Exit Music
Paranoid Android
Lucky
I'm so glad this dropped for the weekend!
I love this band soooo much!
5
Jul 23 2024
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
Where is my mind? I have lost track of the amount of significant moments in my life that this song has accompanied.
This noise sandwich was worth consuming, if only to enjoy this track as the filling.
3 stars, all for Where is my mind?
3
Jul 24 2024
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S&M
Metallica
I didn't get into this album as much as I wanted to. A friend watched the concert, and I think that would have been a much better experience.
I find the concept a bit cheesy and was applied to most popular bands around this time, unless they were too busy doing 'unplugged' albums!
I'm not sure about the track selection either.
I'll give it 3 stars:
One star for Jason Newsted (his last album with Metallica)
One for Michael Kamen who is a dead set legend!
One star for Kirk Hammett (who appears to be the most 'Normal' member of the band)
One star for the way that James Hetfield holds his pic (there are not many of us!)
but then minus One star for the absolutely lamest album cover EVER!!!
3
Jul 25 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
It's background music jazz.
Just not my thing :-(
2 stars
2
Jul 26 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
I think this might be a context album. Everyone seems to agree that it’s an amazing first album from REM, the original Indie Rock band.
To be honest I thought it was boring and Michael Stipe’s voice sounded very different!
It was interesting to hear how they developed their sound.
2
Jul 29 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Too long
Too shite
1
Jul 30 2024
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Abraxas
Santana
Santanas music appeals to a broad audience.
I’m not in that audience
2
Jul 31 2024
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Kid A
Radiohead
I love this album. Such a surreal futuristic depressing soundscape full of dystopian, confusing and scary elements. Lyrics that make no sense and music that shouldn't make sense, but does.
Listening to a band reinvent themselves in a single album is mesmerizing.
My two favorite tracks are:
How to disappear completely which conjures up images of Thom York gesturing the listener to follow him into the depths of depression, irrelevance and ultimately peace. He sounds so tortured.
Everything in its right place is sublime and possibly the most accurately named track of any artist!
Love it
5
Aug 01 2024
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
This was a fun album and at just 28 minutes didn’t outstay its welcome.
I think the key to this bands success is its ability to license its music to just about any sporting or car advertising campaign!
3
Aug 02 2024
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
These charming crooners managed to cram 12 songs into 27 minutes. Some of the songs were catchy but most just seemed corny.
2
Aug 05 2024
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
This album is currently the second highest in the global stats.
It's not even the second highest in my last 2 weeks of rating!
It's good, but not that good!
Boomer nostalgia at work.
3
Aug 06 2024
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
Billy Joel is an awesome songwriter. Although a bit dated, I enjoyed listening to this album this morning. I also reflected on how he retired from songwriting whilst on top of his game (let's just ignore the misfire "middle of the night")
Solid 3
3
Aug 07 2024
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
I'm guessing that the Penguin Cafe is not very busy?
What a load of musical nonsense!
1
Aug 08 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
This is a tough one!
On the one hand, he has an amazing talent, his ability to evoke emotion whilst telling stories and his creativity with his skits/concepts is pretty next level.
On the other hand, the content is problematic and in this album in particular, very juvenile.
I really love some of his later albums and I hope that they turn up on this list (but I doubt it).
I’m giving this a 3.5 but rounding it up to 4 in celebration of his talent/art, not his obvious misogynistic homophobic and VERY Rapey personas.
4
Aug 09 2024
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
I fucking hated this album.
WTF?
Psychedelic, dance, ambient, happy bullshit.
Movin on up!
Couldn’t be further down my list!
1
Aug 12 2024
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
I wanted to like this album more than I did. I gave it 4 complete listens over the weekend and although it sounded better on a real stereo, I still didn’t get into it as much as my musical colleagues.
Just sounded like another version of Mumford and sons, and both bands have stupid names.
2
Aug 13 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
I had never listened to a Kanye West album in its entirety before and I was wondering if I would like it.
Nah.
Which is quite handy as he seems like a bit of a dick.
1
Aug 14 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
This is a classic rock album. I don't have much time for Eric Clapton, especially having had the misfortune to see him live (Ouch!).
Solid three
3
Aug 15 2024
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
This is a solid album, not quite as good as their earlier 'Paranoid', rated a few months back.
Love the Tony Iommi sound!
3
Aug 16 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
This takes me back to the Brit Pop, Oasis, Blur era. I spent 1995 in the UK so I probably listened to this album about 100 times, just by tuning into the radio!
It's fun and happy, and it has energy you don't get in many albums.
Solid 3
3
Aug 19 2024
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
For me, its usually very important to separate the artist from the art. But in this case, its OK because the album was a piece of shit too.
1
Aug 20 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
I find this beloved, working-class hero so overrated.
His lyrics are barely understandable. He sounds like he is heavily constipated and trying his hardest to 'knock one out'.
The Boss, no thanks.
1
Aug 21 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
I don't understand jaz. It puts me in a bad mood.
I listened to this album in its entirety. The first track sounded like a bunch of kids tuning their instruments, and it just went downhill from there.
To my ears, it's just messy, repetitive noise and it made me want to punch something.
1
Aug 22 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Yuck
1
Aug 23 2024
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American Gothic
David Ackles
I’ve slogged through 220 albums in this challenge so far. It’s been a wild ride—discovering weird, unknown tracks, revisiting some familiar bangers, and talking about all this music with my friends and fellow challengers. That part has been awesome.
BUT, this week? This week has been a relentless parade of shit. Seriously, these albums have dragged my Friday spirit right into the gutter.
If I hit this 'Rate' button one more time and get served another pile of musical shite, I’m seriously rethinking my place in this challenge. I can't take it anymore!
1
Aug 26 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
I really enjoyed this album, perhaps because the last five albums have been dogshit?
I first heard White Rabbit in the movie 'The Game' with Micheal (sex addict) Douglas. The scene is where his house has been trashed, and he slowly ascends the staircase to see what is happening. It's such an awesome and fitting scene for this song. Every time I hear white rabbit, this scene is painted in my mind.
This is great, dramatic, psychedelic music.
3 stars for the track, White Rabbit and round it up for the rest!
4
Aug 27 2024
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Funeral
Arcade Fire
This was a tricky one.
I want to award this album 5 stars, because there is a single track on it that I would LOVE to add to my team '5 star challenge' playlist.
Sadly, this would not be in the spirit of the challenge.
The rest of the album is OK - 2.5 stars, rounded up to three.
Do yourself a favour and watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6c9Ejfu-iU
3
Aug 28 2024
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
OMG this was a long, tough listen which eventually gave me a headache.
I didn't realise how similar Motörhead songs were.
Then I realised that they did their best song first and it was all downhill from there.
Whose idea was it to have Ace of Spades as the opening track? lol
:-(
2
Aug 29 2024
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Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay?
Fuck Off!
What an insufferable band and style of music. Pretending to be Dickensian street urchins, running around urban England with their brushes, fiddles and cloth caps.
Fuck Right Off!
1
Aug 30 2024
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
I liked this album, although not quite as much as I expected. I thought I was going to LOVE this album!
Awesome debut album.
3
Sep 02 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
I listened to this 5-6 times right through. I enjoyed it more with each listen.
The hits are really good, but the rest of the tracks are a bit jangly. I know that it is a pivotal Manchester genre album, and based on that, I'm happy to give it a solid 3.5 and round it up for the track 'Fools Gold'.
4
Sep 03 2024
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Guero
Beck
This is a good album and I enjoyed listening to it a few times.
Solid 3.
(not sure what all the fuss is about with Beck)
3
Sep 04 2024
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Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
I had never heard of Liz Phair before and I thought this album was great.
Reminded me a bit of Sinéad O'Connor?
Almost a 4 but definitely a 3!
3
Sep 05 2024
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Crazysexycool
TLC
I fucking hated this album.
1
Sep 06 2024
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
I LOVE Jean-Michel Jarre!
To think that this was crafted in 1976, pre-digital, pre-ProTools.
It's an awesome album, although it's not my favorite Jarre album.
I was going to give this a 5, but I think that would be for the artist and not the album, so for consistency in my rating, it's a solid 4.
This dude is still active and producing awesome albums. His concerts are definitely worth a watch on YouTube!
4
Sep 09 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Just annoying.
It’s like they are constantly warming up and I spent the album waiting for them to start playing something.
1
Sep 10 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
This is an awesome album.
The rift is large between the good tracks and the shit ones (it’s alright for you - im looking at you!!)
It’s a solid 3.5 but I’ll round it up to 4 because I love Stuart Copeland!
4
Sep 11 2024
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The Libertines
The Libertines
If I wanted to listen to Franz Ferdinand I would have popped on one of their albums.
1
Sep 12 2024
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Well this was unexpected!
I absolutely loved this album. I had never heard of it or the band before and based on the reviews, I approached the album with some trepidation.
I REALLY loved this album. It sounded like something that would happen if David Bowie and Mike Oldfield put on an Andrew Lloyd Webber style musical.
LOVED IT and so glad this made the list! Its what the challenge is all about.
5
Sep 13 2024
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Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
I was looking forward to this one but found it a bit boring!
2
Sep 16 2024
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The White Album
Beatles
I love the Beatles and I love this album.
It's not my favorite album, it's a bit all 'over the place', which is probably a reflection of how the band was during this tumultuous period, Ringo quit the band for a couple of weeks!
It's WAY TO LONG!
Fav's - Happiness is a Warm Gun and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.
I also like annoying people by claiming to like Revolution 9
lol
4
Sep 17 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Wow. What an awful time Dolly Parton is having with men in this album.
A boyfriend who gets stolen by her mum.
A boyfriend who is trying to convince her to become a swinger against her will.
And a woman who will fuck anything that moves.
Loved it
3
Sep 18 2024
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Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
I didn't listen to the bonus tracks, I couldn't have done this for 2 hours!
I had not heard of Giant Sand but was surprised that they have 33 albums in their discography!
What a long and boring album.
1
Sep 19 2024
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
This is the third Jimi Hendrix album so far in this challenge, and although I like him as an artist, I'm not sure why he has multiple albums on the 1001 list when they all sound very similar.
I'm giving this 3 stars, one for 'Voodoo Child' (Slight Return) and 2 for 'All along the Watchtower' (which is probably a 5 star track, but there are too many average tracks in this collection to give the album more than 3.
3
Sep 20 2024
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
A bit too angry and noisy for me. I preferred their other album in the 1001 challenge from a few months ago.
2
Sep 23 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
I wasn’t a fan of Depeche Mode back in the day, but I can’t understand why not!
This is an awesome album.
Great beats and atmosphere.
Loved it
3
Sep 24 2024
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
I thought I was going to hate it! The first 12 seconds of Jazz scatting - aaggghhhh!
Thankfully, it was very short-lived and I loved this album.
Another member of the '27 Club', addiction can be brutal.
4
Sep 25 2024
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Fuck yeah!
Awesome album.
Fav tracks:
- Europe Endless
- The Hall of Mirrors
- Trans-Europe Express.
The Beatles of Electronic music
4
Sep 26 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
🤮
1
Sep 27 2024
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Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
I found this album to be pretty blah!
I listened to it twice just to make sure.
2 stars for nature boy (one for each listen)
2
Sep 30 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
I absolutely love the first track, my my hey hey (out of the blue)
All three stars are for that track.
3
Oct 01 2024
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
I have a soft spot for ELO, I like their signature orchestral/rock mash-ups!
I'm giving this one 3 (One full star for the very 70s album art!)
3
Oct 02 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
I prefer old school hip hop. This is just not my thing, might have tolerated it better if it was shorter, but at 1hour and 19 mins I found it to be a chore.
This review bucks the trend of popular opinion and makes me feel like an old grumpy man.
2
Oct 03 2024
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Tanto Tempo
Bebel Gilberto
This album was a welcome relief from the previous album, so I'm being generous, 2 Stars!
Not sure why I NEEDED to hear this before I die; I feel like I hear it every time I step in a shopping center elevator!
2
Oct 04 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
I enjoyed this album. Considering the bias in this list to psychedelic rock and male singer-songwriters, this album is a welcome relief.
Awesome music.
Not being able to understand the lyrics made me appreciate the sound of the words and music so much more.
Worthy of this list.
3
Oct 07 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
I enjoyed this album much more than I thought I would. The album was listed as psychedelic rock in Wikipedia, a genre that is over represented in the 1001 challenge.
After a few worrying, live guitar noodlings this album quickly turned into an awesome listen.
Janice Joplin's voice is so distinct and emotional; such a great loss at such an early age.
Loved the album art.
This would be a 3.5 but I'm rounding it down for the noodling.
3
Oct 08 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
This album is beautiful, I'm so glad its is on the 1001 list.
This is exactly what I wanted out of this challenge, new and interesting music, Ágætis Byrjun certainly fits the bill!
I'm not sure where it will fit into my listening habits; it feels like listening to a beautiful dream. Not being able to understand any of the lyrics takes it to the next level. It almost feels like some sort of magic spell!
4
Oct 09 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Pure unnecessary wank. endless cheesy solos, no real heart or emotion—just a lot of technical skill that ends up feeling empty. Instead of something memorable, it’s more of an ego trip.
Eric Clapton = most overrated guitarist ever.
Fuck right off.
Second worst concert I have ever been to.
1
Oct 10 2024
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
Beyoncé has a reputation for receiving songwriting credits for work largely done by others. She has been criticised for cultural appropriation and commercialising feminism. She is massively overexposed to the point that she is considered an actress and her clothing line has been accused of unethical labor practices.
I used the 1.5 hours I was forced to listen to this album to research why I felt like I needed to punch a wall.
Phew - it's over.
1
Oct 11 2024
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
I thought I looked Fiona Apple, but found this album hard work.
It's difficult to articulate; I like what she is saying. I struggle with the way she is saying it, and there is too much repetitive chanting.
Her writing seems deeply personal; I think she is a true artist.
I simply didn't like this album as much as I wanted to!
3
Oct 14 2024
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My Generation
The Who
"My Generation" is a blast. It's raw and rebellious and demands the volume to be cranked up. Keith Moon's 'No Rules' drumming is awesome.
The title track is a classic.
The album is rough around the edges, but it is an excellent debut album.
3.5 stars rounded down because of Roger Daltrey's LEGO-style haircut on the album cover.
3 stars
3
Oct 15 2024
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Debut
Björk
I much prefer this album to her more recent music. Im gonna sound a like an old fart when I say that her earlier stuff is more accessible to older ears!
Her voice is so beautiful, and her music sounds unique, but it's just not my thing.
3 stars
3
Oct 16 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
This album and the track 'Take Me Home' truly define the summer of 2004. With many indie artists emerging at the time, sifting through the singles of so many bands was exciting. While it's a fun listen, I’m not entirely convinced by the whole album. It’s enjoyable but perhaps best left where I found it in 2004.
3
Oct 17 2024
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
What a boring, uninspiring, soulless, generic 70s rock album.
Meh.
I certainly didn't need to hear this before I died!
One star for its length, 41minutes
1
Oct 18 2024
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
I enjoyed this album, probably not quite as much as I enjoy The White Stripes.
Great guitar sound and some pretty awesome tracks.
Solid 3 stars.
3
Oct 21 2024
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
This album is completely unremarkable. It has no business being on this list.
1
Oct 22 2024
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
As a singer/songwriter album, it gets a 5-star rating, however, I have to minus 2 stars for the fucking harmonica.
3 stars
3
Oct 23 2024
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
I liked this album!
I thought the songwriting was exciting and, in some songs, unusual/original.
I went in with VERY low expectations, based on the album art, which looked like high school artwank and the fact that I used to work with someone called John Grant (that's not the artists fault).
4 star album, but it was reduced to 3 for the album cover.
JC Hates Faggots = spicy number!
3
Oct 24 2024
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I Against I
Bad Brains
This was an odd one.
From start to finish, sometimes I thought I was listening to the Ramones, then I thought I was listening to The Clash and at one point, I thought I was listening to a slightly heavier Duran Duran!
A little too punk for me
2
Oct 25 2024
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
This was like Iggy Pop meets The Legendary Stardust Cowboy!
At least it was only 40 minutes.
2
Oct 28 2024
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Abbey Road
Beatles
I have always loved this album and listened to it hundreds of times. I fell in love with the Beatles about 38 years ago when I was 15.
This is an awesome album and clearly illustrates the Beatles as one of the most influential bands ever.
Sure some of the band members were/are dicks but this is greatness.
5
Oct 29 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
This is an awesome album. It's the perfect storm of anger, rap and rock!
It's a landmark album.
Tom Morello is a fucking legend.
It can't be on too high a rotation for me, as it just makes me feel angry!
solid 4 stars
4
Oct 30 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Yawn, what a fucking boring album.
2
Oct 31 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
I didn’t hate this album as much as I thought I would!
Listenable but nothing special
2
Nov 01 2024
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Skylarking
XTC
I read that this was the best of all XTC's albums.
I sure hope that they don't have any more on this list.
Meh
2
Nov 04 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
As annoying as Bono can be, U2, particularly during the 80’s and 90’s, were a pretty important and influential band.
This is considered by most to be their best work, but I have always struggled with this album. There are a few bangers on it but I feel there is also a lot of filler.
With or without you is an awesome track and may actually be my favourite u2 song.
I’m giving it 3.5 stars (rounding up to 4) three of these stars are for the track ‘with or without you’
4
Nov 05 2024
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
I came to this album expecting to love it, but sadly didn’t.
It sounded like a low rent Metallica performing The Door’s songs turned up to 11.
2
Nov 06 2024
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
This wasn't what I expected.
It was a hot day.
I was busy in work.
I had too much coffee.
This album sounded like it was recorded in a garage.
TOO MUCH NOISE.
1
Nov 07 2024
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Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
What a strange album.
I didn’t hate it, some tracks sounded like very early Bowie.
Comically stupid and fun.
3
Nov 08 2024
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John Prine
John Prine
No thank you.
Some amusing lyrics, but not enough to actually enjoy listening to country music.
1
Nov 11 2024
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
I was excited to listen to the first Siouxsie and the Banshees album in this challenge, almost 12 months ago.
This is a great album and probably deserves a higher rating, however I’m annoyed with the challenge when it includes the same artist multiple times, especially when the albums sound very similar to each other.
3
Nov 12 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to! I was a bit glum and it was just the right combination of upbeat vibes and familiar hits.
Just goes to show that I should stop judging albums by their covers because this cover is shit!
3
Nov 13 2024
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Another Green World
Brian Eno
Brian Eno’s influence in modern and ambient music can’t be denied. The same can not be said for his contribution to the art of singing.
Loved this album except for the tracks with vocals.
He is a legend!
4
Nov 14 2024
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16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
What an awesome example of Australian indie 80s rock.
Like the smiths playing Paul Kelly songs.
Why on earth bands insist on slipping harmonica into tracks is beyond me, it’s just fucking irritating
3
Nov 15 2024
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
4 albums so far from Metallica on this challenge and whilst I like like them, I don’t think their sound/albums are different enough to warrant multiple entries.
It’s not their fault, sometimes this list is shit.
3 stars
3
Nov 18 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
This was a beautiful album to listen to and a reminder that music can be simple and still be amazing.
4
Nov 19 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
I guess I’m hitting the part of the 1001 challenge where bands are turning up for their second or third time.
I don’t think multiple entries are warranted unless a bands sound or album style has changed significantly.
That said, this is a fucking sexy album!
3
Nov 20 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Every track sounded the same.
Not my thing
2
Nov 21 2024
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
More fucking harmonica!!
2
Nov 22 2024
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
This album sounded like a very average garage band. Every track almost identical.
I will never play this album again, absolute shite.
1
Nov 25 2024
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
I enjoyed this album a little more than expected. It was great as background music in quite a busy day. Excellent chill level and some awesome sounds!
3
Nov 26 2024
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Achtung Baby
U2
Some of my closest friends HATE U2 with a passion, I mean REALLY hate them. Some U2 'douchebaggery' is warranted.
Bono can be an outspoken twat.
Adam Clayton can't play bass and often looks like a complete dick (ironic as his dick appeared in a photograph on the back of the vinyl edition of this album).
Even I didn't want 'Songs of Innocence' the free album they 'gave' everyone in 2014 that apple helped us to remove from our accounts by having to introduce a new 'remove' option.
I'm also against bands with multiple entries in this 1001 challenge unless their sound or musical approach has changed.
I'm gonna let this one pass as a multiple entry as it marks a departure from their previous sound and a cool collaboration with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois (a pair of awesome dudes).
It's also a very nostalgic album, 1991 was a big year for 19 year old me! Most of my peers were fans of the classic U2 sound (Joshua tree, war etc) but this album had flavors of alt rock, industrial and even dance and hit a sweet spot for me.
The sounds that the EDGE generates with his guitar/effects/processors is next level.
My fav tracks are:
Ultraviolet (the Killers do an amazing cover)
Love is blindness (Jack Black does an amazing cover)
Mysterious Ways
and obviously One! (there is an awesome version, not cover, of this song by Chris Cornell, https://youtu.be/MG9nqWoLjns?si=mDm4dTqMAM5iIusZ
It seems an embarrassing thing to say these days, but this is my favorite U2 album, and I do like this band.
There, I said it.
5
Nov 27 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
This is an awesome album and I kept it in my ears for an extra day just to savor it. I have never listened to this album, start to finish. What an oversight!
I could listen to the track Back in Black over and over again.
This album is even more impactful knowing the tragedy of her situation and premature death.
Almost a 5! (Sorry @boopidoo)
Im sure it will be in time!
4
Nov 28 2024
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
cela ressemblait à la bande originale d'un film pornographique des années 80.
c'était un peu nouveau et pas trop long, donc c'était tolérable.
marqué pour être pédophile
2
Nov 29 2024
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
I enjoyed this album for it unique content and chill.
I recognise Bongo Bong and Je ne t'aime plus from the Robbie Williams album ‘Rudebox’, an album that will definitely not be on this list.
This is an album I could imagine popping on occasionally, just for a change.
An excellent addition to this challenge.
3
Dec 02 2024
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Back In Black
AC/DC
This is a great album!
I think it’s probably my favorite AC/DC album.
Just simple massive chunky rock riffs with sometimes juvenile lyrics.
Solid 4. I really enjoyed listening to the whole album, I haven’t done so for a long time.
Who doesn’t love Back in Black!!
4
Dec 03 2024
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
There was a LOT of fuss made about this album when it first released and I know at the time this put me off a little.
It had been a long time coming but revisiting this album has been an awesome. It’s pretty timeless.
It’s probably a 3.5, but I have rounded up to a 4.
4
Dec 04 2024
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The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Awesome album and collaboration with his good buddy Bowie.
Short and sweet and suitably Iggy!
Love nightclubbing!!!
Interesting to hear the first iteration of ‘china girl’ before Bowie took it to popular culture.
This is iggys second album in the 1001 challenge. It sounds very different to the first so I will allow it 😂
4
Dec 05 2024
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Kenya
Machito
Not in the mood.
Fucking jazz, it’s up there with the harmonica as my least favorite type of music.
2
Dec 06 2024
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
Disregarding the fact that Dave Mustaine is a complete Dick, they are a bunch of solid metal musicians.
It was a bit too much for me today, and eventually, the incessant shredding and dive bombs got very irritating. Perhaps I was in the wrong state of mind for this album today.
On the plus side, I like their album artwork!
Poor Dave - lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYQWzdPM6d4
2
Dec 09 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
I’m not sure how Beck manages to have multiple albums on this list.
It’s ok music, nothing special.
Middle of the road music.
Would have preferred something a little more meaty for a weekend listen.
2.5 rounded up to 3
3
Dec 10 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
I’m sure Taylor started with humble beginnings and I don’t doubt her talent.
It’s been great to see a female role model propelled to global stardom. I can’t doubt her influence or talent.
I’m just not into it.
PLUS with a $2 billion world tour just completed, it’s a shame she is not even sharing her talents with her paying audience.
Don’t believe me?
https://youtu.be/k8rMNMURShM?feature=shared
2
Dec 11 2024
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
I know that this album will be unfairly judged.
It may seem indulgent, pretentious and just silly. It may also seem like people were taking advantage of Syd in the editing and recording of the album.
It also speaks volumes about drug induced mental illness.
However it also peeps behind the curtain of an extremely influential and respected singer songwriter without whom there would be no pink Floyd, as it is today, or even at all.
I love this album and I love syd Barrett
This album definitely belongs on this list.
5
Dec 12 2024
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Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
Nope
1
Dec 13 2024
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Sympathy for the Devil is an excellent track. But that’s about it. Just another blues rock album from the stones.
2