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Thu Nov 02 2023
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Interesting listen. 70s jazz, combining light notes of electronica/funk. Watermelon is instantly recognisable for its ‘whistling motif’ that repeats throughout the song. Parts of the album feel very drawn out and repetitive, bit too harsh in ears during a 3 minute repetitive jazz beat. 3.5 or so?
3
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Fri Nov 03 2023
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Very solid late 80s rap, similar to Wu-Tang/ A Tribe Called Quest. Personally found it slightly more shallow than offerings from other rap collectives of a similar era, roughly 3.8/5.
3
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Sat Nov 04 2023
The Stooges
The Stooges
Great album, never realised significance of the band (and that it was Iggy Pop’s band). Felt very Rolling Stones etc. Whole album start to finish flows very well, will be added into playlist rotation. 4.2/5.
4
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Sun Nov 05 2023
Play
Moby
Knew from trip-hop/electronic - mildly disappointed with album as a whole when compared to the two standout tracks of porcelain and everloving. Decent background music but nothing more, especially when compared to other artists of the same era/genre. 3.
3
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Mon Nov 06 2023
Music From Big Pink
The Band
Easy listening rock. Too easy for my taste, felt at times it crossed too far into country/similar vibes, no particular tracks that grabbed me, 2.5/5.
2
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Tue Nov 07 2023
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Decent, known for a while for Heads Will roll, some surprising softer sung songs, pleasant to listen to in the background. However feel that not many songs caught my attention. 3/5.
3
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Wed Nov 08 2023
Leftism
Leftfield
Classic house, already had 3 tracks in rotation, however feel the three were definitely highlights, rest of the album acted as more filler. 3/5.
3
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Thu Nov 09 2023
Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
As a fan of Crosby, stills, Nash and young I was expecting a better album, no song in particular jumped out to me, probably wouldn’t listen again, but can appreciate in itself it is not a bad album, just not to my taste. 2/5.
2
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Fri Nov 10 2023
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Funky album, two songs added to playlist, however rest didn’t catch attention, decent for background/lounge music however. But probably wouldn’t listen to the whole album again. 3/5.
3
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Sat Nov 11 2023
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Great album, classic rock, multiple songs added to rotation. However don’t think it reaches the heights of their self titled album. 4/5.
4
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Sun Nov 12 2023
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Very new wave/punky, felt very screechy at times, not many songs in particular stood out to me, but good vibe in general, 3/5.
3
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Mon Nov 13 2023
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Beginnings of alt rock, however comparatively to what comes later in one of my favourite genres, the album is very ‘soft’ with songs such as everybody hurts. Not bad, just again, not many stand out songs. 3/5.
3
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Tue Nov 14 2023
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Instant classic, incredible album, have already listened to before, but never tires. Staple of Britpop, unbeaten? Maybe only by Blur… 5/5.
5
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Wed Nov 15 2023
Sheet Music
10cc
Almost felt like a parody rock album/ many comedic or self representory lines. Not bad in the background but lyrics felt weird to listen to properly. 2.3/5.
2
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Thu Nov 16 2023
The Visitors
ABBA
Never given ABBA a full listen, surprised none of their ‘main’ hits are from this album, however none really stood out to me, most likely wouldn’t listen again. 2.5/5.
2
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Fri Nov 17 2023
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Personally thought this album was awful. Having known Fiona from the great song ‘Across the Universe’ I was expecting much much more. The entire album feels like a collection of C-sides, let alone B-sides, written by a moody teenager who thinks open mic nights are the be-all and end-all. Lots of grating repetition of words and phrases, with many random analogies thrown in. First album in years where I had to keep checking how many songs were left until it was over. 1/5.
1
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Sat Nov 18 2023
Moon Safari
Air
Incredible album - Been a favourite for years. Combining electronica/trip-hop. Many memorable and interesting songs. Would’ve rated 5/5, but in retrospect there are some slightly ‘duller moments’ in the middle of the album. Albums from massive attack/portishead just beat out. 4.2/5.
4
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Sun Nov 19 2023
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Fun album. As a massive fan of Portishead, was a good surprise to hear the first song ‘Walk on by’ as the basis for roughly 3/4 Portishead songs. Great first song, however rest of the album failed to capture my attention in the same way. 3/5.
3
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Mon Nov 20 2023
Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Not much to say other than a certified classic. Deluxe edition especially with all remastered / live and alt versions. Could listen to on repeat. 4.5/5.
5
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Tue Nov 21 2023
Ten
Pearl Jam
Instant classic. One of my favourite albums by my favourite bands. Classic 90s alt-rock. Every track stands out, Eddie Vedder’s voice is distinct and their riffs clean and sharp. 5/5.
5
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Wed Nov 22 2023
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Nice soul/funk album for background listening, but that’s all. Nothing really jumped out for me. Suppose not my genre. 2/5.
2
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Thu Nov 23 2023
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Although personally not a fan of Michael Jackson, I can appreciate this album packed with hits. Classic for MJ, personally something I wouldn’t spend time listening to, but can say a 3/5 for me.
3
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Fri Nov 24 2023
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
Very lyrical, almost shanty like or a retelling of a myth. Couple songs caught my attention, but some of the songs that leant harder on the harmonica started to grate on me. Overall 3.5/5.
3
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Sun Nov 26 2023
Sincere
Mj Cole
very very mediocre, if not downright unmemorable. As a lifelong fan of electronic, and a recent covert of intelligent/ambient DnB / garage, I was expecting a lot from this album, else why would it be listed on the 1001 albums... Not worth a listen honestly, very generic. 1.5/5.
1
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Mon Nov 27 2023
Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
From the album description, I was expecting a sort of Femme fatale / trip-hop portishead vibe. That unfortunately was very far from the case. Felt very informal and chatty, boring and not very thought through, 2/5.
2
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Tue Nov 28 2023
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Other than ‘The boys are back in town’ not many inspired songs on this ‘live album’. I use that term loosely as it was pointed out that this live recording had been dubbed and changed repeatedly from its OG performance. 2/5.
2
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Wed Nov 29 2023
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Very solid album, used to listen to this regularly when younger. Relistening now, still holds up, however some of the ad libs and ‘skits’ on the album I feel do detract from the flow, making me want to skip ahead in tracks to get back to the music. 4/5.
4
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Thu Nov 30 2023
Elastica
Elastica
Surprised I’ve never heard of them prior, very solid punk/alt rock Brit pop. Lots of great songs, added to playlists etc… 4/5 as the middle of the album was less memorable compared to the key start and final songs.
4
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Fri Dec 01 2023
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
Felt very generic, in less than 24 hours I’d forgotten that I had listened to it. Slightly jazzy, but nothing special. 2/5.
2
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Sun Dec 03 2023
The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
Disappointed honestly, felt like a collection of noises and annoyances. Genuinely surprised how many of these albums have made it onto this list. 1/5.
1
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Mon Dec 04 2023
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Surprised I hadn’t heard of this band. Pretty solid alt rock, added a few songs to playlists, however middle of album felt unmemorable at times. 3.8/5.
3
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Thu Dec 07 2023
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Classic album, full of great hits. 4.2/5
4
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Sat Dec 09 2023
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Regarded by many as a classic album, I can’t deny that it does have some incredible songs that are still played regularly today. Personally added two more songs to my music collection. However feels like the mid section gets a bit ‘rambly’ and unfocused. 3.5/5.
4
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Sun Dec 10 2023
Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
3
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Tue Dec 12 2023
The White Album
Beatles
3