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Sat Nov 04 2023
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Have heard Mr Blue Sky before - classic song. Not the rest of the album though. Going to listen on a walk.
Immediately a vibe with Turn to Stone! Still a vibe at Sweet Talkin Woman. Happy, upbeat tunes with sad lyrics?
Really liked this! Added it to my library. Songs all sounded similar but not necessarily in a bad way (like Jungle has a distinct ‘sound’).
Vocals were similar to Queen and sounded a bit Matt Bellamy-esque in a few songs.
Would rate this 4/5!
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Sun Nov 05 2023
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Don’t usually listen to music from before the 80s, enjoying though!
Good vibes. Some fun guitar solos, guessing pretty influential for that.
Enjoyed it, not something I’d go out of my way to listen to but solid album.
3/5.
3
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Mon Nov 06 2023
Zombie
Fela Kuti
Interesting - something I wouldn’t listen to at all but immediately like the vibe. Afrobeat album from 2009, only 4 tracks but each by is about 13 mins.
Afrobeat - Nigerian music genre combining African music with Jazz/Soul/Funk.
Enjoying it as nice background music, wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to it directly but not disagreeing with it!
3
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Tue Nov 07 2023
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Always heard of Simon & Garfunkel but never actually really listened - American folk rock duo.
First song is Scarborough Fair, surely this wasn’t by them? Yeah it’s a traditional English ballad, often sung using Dorian mode and refrains resembling “parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme” (name of the album).
Nice vibes so far, relaxed & easy with nice guitar/tones.
4/5 - was erring between 3 and 4 but I enjoyed it’s relaxed nature and a few of the songs were quite enjoyable. The last song reminds me of a few that we get these days where it’s a song interlaced with news bulletins or similar (Muse and Dimension have some).
4
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Wed Nov 08 2023
Guero
Beck
No idea what to expect from name/album/artist. Described as Alternative genre. Beck is known for experimental/lo-fi style with a wide-ranging discography. I like lo-fi/experimental so will see how it goes…
It’s alright straight off the bat - some nice electric guitar and pretty upbeat.
Stuck between 3/4 at the moment, not sure if it’s library worthy yet. Going with 3.
3
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Thu Nov 09 2023
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Another one I haven’t heard. Album from the 70s and genre defined as “singer/songwriter” on Apple Music.
Quite pleasant - what it says on the tin really. Vocal/lyric driven songs with a sad tinge.
Going with 3/5. Pleasant and not bad but definitely wouldn’t add to my library.
3
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Fri Nov 10 2023
I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
Another one I haven’t heard of. 2005 album described as alternative - artist is a “California misfit who relocated to NYC to become the drag queen of her dreams”.
First song has relaxed, if a little somber, vibes. Her voice is satisfying - Apple Music describing the “androgyny” coming through and can see what that means.
I think I’m gonna go with 4/5 on this - maybe on the lower end but I like the vibe and the vocals are satisfying. Still quite somber but not a reason to discount.
4
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Sat Nov 11 2023
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
I wonder if the festival is named after this album? I’m presuming so!
I’m alright with Jazz but not particularly excited by it.
3/5 - because not bad, but not so excited by Jazz to add it to my library.
3
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Sun Nov 12 2023
Lost Souls
Doves
Haven’t heard of them - a rock album from 2000. Quite like Rock so let’s see…
I’m liking it so far - not too heavy and good melodies/vocals etc.
4/5, enjoyed this one!
4
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Mon Nov 13 2023
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
Liars
Sounds a bit intense… and it’s not for me at all. Thought it would be metal but described as rock.
Just was not enjoying and had to skip many songs. 1/5 as wouldn’t want to listen again.
1
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Tue Nov 14 2023
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Heard of Depeche Mode, associate them with 80s which I’m quite a fan of! Album described as ‘Rock’ from 1987.
Really enjoying so far - high 4/5 so far. Just a good vibe.
4
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Wed Nov 15 2023
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Haven’t heard of this - described as Singer/Songwriter album from 1969. Not bad straight off the bat!
3
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Thu Nov 16 2023
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Haven’t heard of this artist - described as Pop from 1985. I do like the 80s so we’ll see…
Not really enjoying it that much so far, don’t hate it just meh.
2/5.
2
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Fri Nov 17 2023
Slayed?
Slade
Fun album name haha, only exposure to Slade is with the Rock n Roll Rollercoaster at Disney (which I did love tbf).
Not so into 70s but I do enjoy rock so intrigued to see what I’ll think…
Liking it off the bat! Guitar and music is fun, not entirely taken with the vocals.
3/5, vocals weren’t my thing but liked the backing. Not a library album.
3
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Sat Nov 18 2023
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Never heard of this/them. Another Rock album from the 1970s.
Liking the guitar/music right off the bat, just like the Slade album. Vocals have yet to be heard though… they’re better than Slade.
Yeah much preferring this to Slade. Potentially a 4/5 library album!
4
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Mon Nov 20 2023
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
Haven’t heard of these guys - described as early 80s pop. Quite a fun vibe right off the bat.
It’s alright but nothing special imo, 3/5.
3
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Tue Nov 21 2023
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
1970s Rock again, am familiar with the artist name but never listened. Nice sound right away.
Nice vibe but nothing special so far - 3/5.
3
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Wed Nov 22 2023
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Jazz from the 1980s. Album not on Apple Music so listening on YouTube.
Nice jazz so far, a little different to the type I would usually expect to hear. Nothing that stuck out to me though - 3/5.
3
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Thu Nov 23 2023
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1980s Rock - have had a lot of 70s/80s Rock lately so getting a little bit ‘fatigued’. Going in with an open mind though.
Don’t hate it, and quite like the backing guitar/music. Not anything special though, vocals are okay. 3/5.
3
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Fri Nov 24 2023
Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
More Rock… This time from 2002 though so hopefully a bit refreshing. 1hr 33 minutes though!
It’s alright, quite like the backing music. Vocals in the first one weren’t for me and it was pretty dark, but quite funny at the end. Another meh one so far.
I do quite like the ironic and left-wing lyrics but isn’t enough to change my general vibe with it.
3/5
3
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Sat Nov 25 2023
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
More early rock… at least this time it’s a band I’ve heard of. The first song (Gimme Shelter) is recognisable and good though!
Actually liking this one quite a bit, finally a good suggestion after a bit of a slump. 4/5 so far.
4
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Sun Nov 26 2023
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Definitely heard of Bob Dylan, not the album though.
Nice vibes so far :) enjoyed, 4/5 but maybe not library material.
4
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Mon Nov 27 2023
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Heard of the guy, not the album. 80s rock.
First song (born in the USA) is annoying/repetitive. Another boring 80s rock album. 2/5.
2
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Tue Nov 28 2023
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
R&B/Soul from 1969. Haven’t heard of it, but a nice vibe right off the bat for a morning.
3/5 because not sure it’s a library thing yet.
3
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Wed Nov 29 2023
Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
Haven’t heard of them. Alternative album from 1988.
It’s alright, definitely 80s vibes. 3/5 though.
3
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Thu Nov 30 2023
Different Class
Pulp
Heard of Pulp, not the album. Defined as Britpop/Rock from 1995. I’ll probably recognise a few songs.
Liking it off the bat :) definitely liking further into it - recognise common people. 4/5, added to library.
4
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Fri Dec 01 2023
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Heard of artist, not album. Is alright, not bad but nothing special either. Apparently Rock from 1968, doesn’t really sound like it. 3/5 at the moment.
3
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Sat Dec 02 2023
The Bends
Radiohead
Classic album, dad always played this in the car. So many brilliant songs that I love and feel a bit nostalgic as well. Described as alternative from 1995. 5/5.
5
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Sun Dec 03 2023
Arrival
ABBA
Well I definitely know this band haha, and recognise a lot of the songs. Don’t hate listening to them but also wouldn’t add them to my library. 4/5 for the vibes.
4
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Mon Dec 04 2023
1989
Taylor Swift
Obviously aware of Taylor Swift and this album. Not completely my thing but guess there’s a vibe and I don’t dislike it. Not library quality though. 3/5.
3
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Tue Dec 05 2023
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Know Elton John, not the album - only know the song Tiny Dancer on the album (which is a banger tbf).
Not massively into Elton John but listening with an open mind. 3/5 so far (although Tiny Dancer is added to library)
3
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Wed Dec 06 2023
Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Another Bruce Springsteen album, wasn’t a fan of the one before so will see what I think.
So far, better than the last (the USA one). Maybe a 3/5?
3
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Thu Dec 07 2023
Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
Heard of the artist, but not the album. This has ‘Come on Eileen’ though which is a classic.
Like the vibe right away - so far a potential 4/5 library add.
4
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Fri Dec 08 2023
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
Heard of the fall I think, not the album. Indie rock from 1979.
Chilled vibe at the start. Vocals are a bit annoying - starting to grate on me actually by 3rd song… and had to stop listening. A high 2/5 because I liked the guitar but vocals totally ruin it.
2
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Sat Dec 09 2023
Be
Common
Not really heard of this - Rap from 2005. Not usually a rap fan so going in with open mind.
Sounds nice straight away, like the vibe. Quite enjoying. 3/5.
3
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Sun Dec 10 2023
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
Definitely heard of Slipknot, had a friend who used to love heavy metal. I’ve never been a fan though so expecting a quick decision on this. Trying to go in with an open mind though, might have changed my mind as haven’t tried it for a long time.
Actually quite enjoying the intensity and guitar sounds straight off the bat. Never liked the vocals/screaming.
Vocals definitely not my thing still, but quite enjoy the rest of the music… might have to put it as a high 2/5.
2
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Mon Dec 11 2023
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Not sure what to expect from this, Brian Eno rings a bell for some reason. Collab album from 1981. Electronic.
It’s not bad, it nothing special either. A low 3.
3
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Tue Dec 12 2023
With The Beatles
Beatles
Obviously a classic, but never really listened to them on purpose.
Quite a fun vibe right away, enjoy but won’t add to my library. 3/5.
3
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Wed Dec 13 2023
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Singer/songwriter album from 1975. Quite like the vibe starting off…
Ended up dragging on me quite a bit. Don’t hate it but won’t listen again. 2/3.
2
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Thu Dec 14 2023
Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Haven’t heard of this, a rock album from 1971. First song is 20 mins long…
Pink Floyd-y vibes - quite enjoying. 3/5 so far.
3
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Fri Dec 15 2023
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Not heard of this - 1hr 45 min album that’s live on Apple. Will see about this.
Pretty vibey right away, definitely 70s rock. Got a bit bored after a while but didn’t hate it. 3/5.
3
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Sat Dec 16 2023
Eliminator
ZZ Top
Heard of ZZ Top but couldn’t name or him any tunes. “Hard rock” from 1983 - doesn’t sound too hard off the bat though. Quite enjoying. A low 4/5.
4
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Sun Dec 17 2023
Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
Rock from 1988, haven’t heard of them. Doesn’t sound super rocky on first song, but quite enjoying the sound… quite enjoyed on the whole. A high 3/5.
3
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Mon Dec 18 2023
Electric
The Cult
Not sure I’ve heard of them. Another “Hard Rock” album from 1987. Not sure what makes rock ‘hard’ - apparently driving melodies, few ballads, guitar solos, loud drumming, vocals near to shouting/screaming.
Quite enjoying so far. Another low 4/5 - not adding to library but enjoy hard rock clearly.
4
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Tue Dec 19 2023
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
A mix-up. “Pop” album from 1998. Haven’t heard of the album but described as an important album for women and POC that defied the materialism/misogyny that was normalised at the time.
Excited for this one. Enjoying it so far. Low 4/5 as enjoyed but not in library.
4
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Wed Dec 20 2023
Rocks
Aerosmith
Heard of Aerosmith but never properly listened. Makes me think of the Rock n Roll rollercoaster that I loved as a kid at Disney.
Enjoying it off the bat. Low 4/5.
4
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Thu Dec 21 2023
A Night At The Opera
Queen
Heard of Queen and heard of this album. A fun one to start the day. Bohemian Rhapsody is an absolute classic.
4/5.
4
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Fri Dec 22 2023
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Haven’t heard of this. Hip hop/rap from 1992. Not bad but not really in the mood for it this morning.
2
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Sat Dec 23 2023
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Heard of this and know many of the songs (Wonderwall, Don’t look back in Anger). Will be a good listen and end up my library.
4/5.
4
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Sun Dec 24 2023
Yeezus
Kanye West
Some ‘classic’ songs on this album that I used to listen to a lot - shame it’s all ruined by the artist.
Low 3/5.
3
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Mon Dec 25 2023
Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
70s Country - not bad but not massively into it either. Vibey here and there.
3/5.
3
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Tue Dec 26 2023
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
A lot of classics for Christmas.
4/5 but not in the library.
4
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Wed Dec 27 2023
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
Country album from 1988. Prefer the sound to most country but still not my vibe really.
3
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Thu Dec 28 2023
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Obviously heard of Bob Marley, and do quite enjoy Reggae here and there. Quite liking the vibe right off the bat, and reckon I might actually add this to my library.
4
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Fri Dec 29 2023
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Heard of the artist but never really listened. Dance album from 1984.
Quite enjoying this one - not too dancey but good vibes and definitely 80s.
Grating after a while. 3/5.
3
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Sat Dec 30 2023
All Directions
The Temptations
Soul from 1970s. Pretty vibey.
3/5.
3
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Sun Dec 31 2023
We're Only In It For The Money
The Mothers Of Invention
Not heard of this - late 60s rock. Sounds more modern than 1968. Not really my thing. 2/5.
2
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Mon Jan 01 2024
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Haven’t heard of this/them. Rock from 1970.
Quite enjoy it right off the bat, mellow and guitary. A pretty good album. High 3.
3
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Tue Jan 02 2024
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Didn’t ring a bell but I absolutely know Tutti Frutti haha. An absolute classic - have added to library
1957 Rock album. Rest of album was vibey. 3/5.
3
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Wed Jan 03 2024
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Heard of the artist, not so much the album. Jazz from 1966. Quite enjoying the first track.
Enjoyed the album, relaxed and slow.
3
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Thu Jan 04 2024
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Heard of the Rolling Stones but never really listened. Rock album from 1972.
Enjoying this quite a lot right off the bat. Think I’ll add this one to the library! 4.
4
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Fri Jan 05 2024
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Haven’t heard of this, Rock album from 1988 - almost sounds a bit Country-ish.
Not bad straight away. Didn’t really enjoy after a while, not bad but was a bit grating.
2
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Sat Jan 06 2024
I Should Coco
Supergrass
Haven’t heard of it. Rock from 1995. Quite energetic starting off. Quite enjoying.
Energy maintains through the songs. Recognise Alright (and added to library).
Have quite enjoyed on the whole and will add to library. Low 4.
4
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Sun Jan 07 2024
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Looks interesting - an electronic album from 1999. Like it’s vibe right away, any electronic album is a positive to me haha.
Music makes you lose control is one I recognised.
Generally enjoying this one and will add it to my library. 4.
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Mon Jan 08 2024
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Country from 1959 - unsure about this… it’s not terrible but country isn’t really my thing.
Low 3.
3
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Tue Jan 09 2024
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Obviously heard of them. Recognise a couple of the songs. Should be a fun listen.
It’s alright but not my favourite queen stuff. 3.
3
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Wed Jan 10 2024
Headquarters
The Monkees
Heard of the monkees, but not this album or any songs. Pop from 1967 (parents birth year). It’s alright so far. 3.
3
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Thu Jan 11 2024
Rio
Duran Duran
Heard of Duran Duran and quite a few of the songs on this album. Quite a fan of them - 80s music so not a surprise.
Low 4 - added a few songs but not all.
4
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Fri Jan 12 2024
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Glam rock from 1974, having to listen to a live version as original not loading. Like the music off the bat, vocals are okay. 3 so far.
3
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Sat Jan 13 2024
Document
R.E.M.
Heard of R.E.M and the classic Everybody Hurts, not this album though. Alternative from 1987.
Slightly recognise “it’s the end of the world…” but otherwise all a bit new to me. 3.
3
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Sun Jan 14 2024
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Haven’t heard of them - Pop album from 1993. Not bad, not great. 3.
3
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Mon Jan 15 2024
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Haven’t heard this - Rock album from 1990.
Quite enjoy the guitar tone. Good vibes but not for library so 3.
3
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Tue Jan 16 2024
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Heard of Johnny Cash but not the album. Country from 1969. Had to listen to a live album.
It’s not terrible but not really my vibe - he’s a bit annoying in the live bits too.
2
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Justified
Justin Timberlake
Heard of the guy but never really listened. Pop album from 2002.
Some pretty vibey songs to be fair, would enjoy on a night out. Not completely for me/library though.
3
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Haven’t heard of this, a “Prog-rock/art rock” album from 1971. Not sure what to expect…
I don’t hate it but also not really my thing either, just a bit messy and over the place. 2.
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Thu Jan 25 2024
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Alternative/electronic from 2000. Enjoying off the bat. Decent backing vibes, not quite library worthy.
A high 3.
3
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Fri Jan 26 2024
Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
Electronic album from 1976. Have actually heard of the artist before and enjoyed a few of his songs as a kid. High hopes.
Recognise part 4!
4.
4
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Sat Jan 27 2024
Abraxas
Santana
Haven’t heard of this. 1970s Rock album.
Quite enjoying this, vibey songs. High 3 so far.
3
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Sun Jan 28 2024
Odessa
Bee Gees
Heard of the Bee Gees, not the album. Pop from 1969.
Not bad actually, was expecting it to be cheesy but quite enjoying. High 3 so far.
3
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Moving Pictures
Rush
Haven’t heard of this. New Wave Rock from 1981. Was alright, good and bad bits. 3.
3
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Tue Jan 30 2024
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Like some of Arcade Fire’s stuff, although not familiar with this album. Alternative from 2007.
First song called Black Mirror - wondering if the show takes the title from that… looks like it does! Has the right kind of vibe.
Quite enjoying this - had my kinda cynical vibe lol. Not quite uplifting but enjoying on the whole. 4.
4
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Wed Jan 31 2024
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Jazz from 1959. One of my more favourite jazz albums I think, nice and chilled. 4.
4
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Thu Feb 01 2024
Shaft
Isaac Hayes
A soundtrack album from 1971, wasn’t expecting this. Keeping an open mind. Hahaha I totally recognise the theme, a classic - added to library.
Quite enjoying the rest of the album too, reckon it’s on the lower end of a 4!
4
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Fri Feb 02 2024
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Heard of them/this. Hard rock from 1992.
Appreciate the message but usually not my music, a bit too heavy. Low 3.
3
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Sat Feb 03 2024
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Not heard of this. Hip-hop/Rap from 1989.
Interesting way to start an album haha. Three is the magic number! Recognise that, added the song to the library.
High 3.
3
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Sun Feb 04 2024
The Coral
The Coral
Haven’t heard of them or the album. Alternative Rock from 2002.
Not a bad vibe, definitely know Dreaming of You which I’ve added to the library.
High 3 otherwise.
3
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Mon Feb 05 2024
Melodrama
Lorde
Like a bit of Lorde - Green light is good.
Alternative from 2017. Low 4.
4
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Tue Feb 06 2024
1999
Prince
Heard of prince and a few song titles ring bells. Quite enjoying the vibe. High 3.
3
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Wed Feb 07 2024
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Electronic from 2004. First and only album produced by the artist. Haven’t heard of it but am liking it straight away.
Yeah it’s good vibes so I’m adding to library. 4.
4
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Thu Feb 08 2024
Da Capo
Love
Rock album from 1966. Pretty short album.
Good vibes but nothing sticking out too much. 3.
3
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Fri Feb 09 2024
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Heard of Amy Winehouse and quite like her music, but never actually listened to a full album or actively listened.
Probably a high 3 as it’s not my usual music.
3
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Sat Feb 10 2024
Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
Heard of the police, and the first song from this album (message in a bottle).
Quite like them, maybe a high 3.
3
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Sun Feb 11 2024
Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
Heard of the artist but never listened. Rock from 2004.
Quite enjoying this - vocals have had a Matt Bellamy and Radiohead vibe at points. Might have to rate this as a low 4!
4
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Mon Feb 12 2024
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Heard of the artist, not the album. 1968.
Pretty chilled vibes. Low 4.
4
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Tue Feb 13 2024
American Idiot
Green Day
Some classic songs in here, added a few to library.
Would put this as a low 4.
4
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Wed Feb 14 2024
Snivilisation
Orbital
Haven’t heard of this. Electronic album from 1994 so am curious.
Interesting - not great but not bad either. A solid 3.
3
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Thu Feb 15 2024
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Heard of the artist, and some of the songs (Shout and Everybody wants to rule the world). Rock album from 1985.
Added a couple songs to library. Low 4.
4
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Fri Feb 16 2024
Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
Some kind of Spanish album. Quite a nice vibe.
3 so far.
3
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Sat Feb 17 2024
Debut
Björk
Heard of Bjork as a quirky artist. Alternative album from 1993.
3 so far.
3
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Sun Feb 18 2024
Low-Life
New Order
Am quite liking this. Pretty sure Elegia is in Stranger things soundtrack.
4
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Mon Feb 19 2024
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Not heard of this. One of the more modern suggestions, album from 2020.
3 so far.
3
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Tue Feb 20 2024
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Pretty solid album, nice morning vibes.
3
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Wed Feb 21 2024
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
Jazz album from 1974. Nice morning vibes again, although almost sending me to sleep after an insomnia night…
3
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Thu Feb 22 2024
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Know the artist and a couple of songs looks familiar. Good vibes but not massively my thing.
Low 3.
3
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Fri Feb 23 2024
Marquee Moon
Television
Not heard of this - punk album from 1977.
Not bad but not my thing either. Low 3.
3
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Sat Feb 24 2024
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Love this album. Have already got it in my library.
Preemptively putting a 5.
5
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Sun Feb 25 2024
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Interesting looking album… strange start to it as well. Presumably some kind of absurdist thing? 1969 avant-garde apparently…
Yeah nah could not enjoy this. 1.
1
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Mon Feb 26 2024
Take Me Apart
Kelela
A relatively modern album. R&B/Soul from 2017 - sometimes can enjoy this kind of music so will see.
Quite enjoying this so far, might be a 4.
4
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Tue Feb 27 2024
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Heard of the band and a few of the songs on this album. Quite enjoy it, 4 so far.
4
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Wed Feb 28 2024
Basket of Light
Pentangle
Folk from 1969, haven’t heard of them.
Nice vibes right away.
3.
3
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Thu Feb 29 2024
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Not heard of this, 80s pop apparently. Quite a fun vibe.
High 3 so far.
3
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Fri Mar 01 2024
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
Hadn’t heard of this but recognise a few songs - specifically “(I can’t get no) satisfaction”. Although it’s not the version I recognise.
Started to grate on me a bit - 2.
2
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Sat Mar 02 2024
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Heard of the Wu-Tang clan but thought they were more recent. Not usually into rap but it’s alright so far. 3.
3
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Sun Mar 03 2024
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
Another rap album, not usually my thing but it’s not too bad. Think I prefer older rap. This album got a bit weird, might have been satirical but if not then not my vibe.
2
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Mon Mar 04 2024
Brothers
The Black Keys
Quite like the Black Keys and recognise a few of the songs (and the album).
4
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Tue Mar 05 2024
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Used to hear The Smiths all the time as parents played them on car trips and such.
4.
4
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Wed Mar 06 2024
The Clash
The Clash
Heard of the clash but haven’t really listened. Good vibes on first song. High 3.
3
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Thu Mar 07 2024
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Think I’ve heard of the artist but not really the album. Quite enjoying the start of the album.
Wasn’t ultimately my thing but listened to the whole thing.
3
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Fri Mar 08 2024
Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
80s Rock album apparently. Haven’t been a massive fan of Bruce Springsteen in previous albums but will see what I think.
3
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Sat Mar 09 2024
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
This is interesting! “Jazz” album from 1975 that seems to be a recorded concert focused around piano? It’s nice chilled vibes right away.
3
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Sun Mar 10 2024
I See You
The xx
I used to love The XX. Not sure I’ve gone out of my way to listen to this more recent album though so looking forward to it.
4 so far.
4
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Mon Mar 11 2024
Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
An electronic album from 1995. Haven’t heard of it but going in with an open mind, quite like the pads as the album starts.
Not bad but nothing special.
3
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Tue Mar 12 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
Haven’t heard of this. R&B/Soul from 1972. Nice vibes right away. Not anything special though so a 3.
3
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Fri Mar 15 2024
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Haven’t heard of this, not sure it’ll be my thing. Singer/songwriter from 1970.
Actually not too bad right away, nice and chilled.
3
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Sat Mar 16 2024
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Quite liked this album, nice background vibe. A high 3 as not *quite* library worthy.
3
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Sun Mar 17 2024
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Quite good right off the bat - sounds a bit like Damian Albern/The Gorillaz. Because it is, it’s a mix of him and people from Blur/The Clash!
I’m a fan of this, adding to the library.
4
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Mon Mar 18 2024
Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
Mum always used to love The Smiths and Morrissey - used to enjoy it all in the car. Am aware of his reputation haha.
Quite enjoy the vibes though, will likely add this to my library as it reminds me of being a kid in the car.
4
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Tue Mar 19 2024
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Was never big on Aerosmith but find them alright. Get reminded of the Rock n Roll rollercoaster at Disneyland haha.
I recognise a few of the songs on this album (Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion). Generally a good vibe and added them to library so maybe a low 4.
4
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Mon Mar 25 2024
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
A jazz album, really nice vibes actually. Chilled out and nice background music.
A low 4!
4
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Tue Mar 26 2024
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Heard of Prince but never really listened. Quite a nice vibe right away, slightly pessimistic lyrics but that’s my kind of thing in a dark way.
So far am enjoying. A high 3.
3
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Wed Mar 27 2024
Blackstar
David Bowie
Heard of the guy, and this album too, although never properly listened.
Nice chilled album and kinda sad that it was probably produced when he knew he was dying. Low 4.
4
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Tue Apr 09 2024
Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
Not too bad, kinda punk/rocky? An alternative album from 1988.
Maybe a low 3 so far.
3
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Wed Apr 10 2024
Smash
The Offspring
A rock album from 1994. Interesting start to the album with spoken word. Album name and art implies heavy rock but it’s not too heavy so far. Maybe a high 3.
3
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Sat Apr 13 2024
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
The Cramps rings a bell but not sure I’m just imagining that. Rock album from 1980. Quite a decent start.
It’s alright but nothing special. So far a 3.
3
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Sun Apr 14 2024
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
4
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Mon Apr 15 2024
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
Not usually into punk but let’s see. From 1979.
3
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Sat Apr 20 2024
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Heard of Billy Joel but never listened. Rock from 1977. Quite enjoy the vocals and vibe right away. Was a pretty good album, maybe a low 4.
4
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Sun Apr 21 2024
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
3
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Mon Apr 22 2024
Elephant
The White Stripes
Heard of the white stripes and this album - especially Seven nation army haha. A decent album and have added a few songs to my library.
4