Nov 05 2023
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Nov 06 2023
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All Directions
The Temptations
3
Nov 07 2023
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
2
Nov 08 2023
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
3
Nov 09 2023
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
2
Nov 10 2023
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
4
Nov 11 2023
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
2
Nov 12 2023
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
5
Nov 13 2023
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
3
Nov 14 2023
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The Yes Album
Yes
2
Nov 15 2023
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
2
Nov 16 2023
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
1
Nov 17 2023
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Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
2 star album; 4 star wiki.
2
Nov 18 2023
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Van Halen
Van Halen
It slaps!
5
Nov 19 2023
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Reminds me of that time I was sitting in a social club in Buena Vista.
2
Nov 20 2023
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
2
Nov 21 2023
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The World is a Ghetto
War
Almost a 3.
2
Nov 22 2023
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Vulnicura
Björk
😖
1
Nov 23 2023
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Abbey Road
Beatles
5
Nov 24 2023
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
3
Nov 25 2023
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2
Nov 26 2023
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Chris
Christine and the Queens
C'est non pour moi, mon chien.
1
Nov 27 2023
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Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
2
Nov 28 2023
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
High 3. Solid.
3
Nov 29 2023
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Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
2
Nov 30 2023
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
3
Dec 01 2023
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Tank Battles
Dagmar Krause
Why??
1
Dec 02 2023
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
3
Dec 03 2023
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
3
Dec 04 2023
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Tough way to start a Sunday morning.
1
Dec 05 2023
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Solid. High 3+.
3
Dec 06 2023
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride on drugs!
3
Dec 07 2023
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
2
Dec 08 2023
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1
Dec 09 2023
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Station To Station
David Bowie
Very high 3+
3
Dec 10 2023
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
2
Dec 11 2023
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Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
3
Dec 12 2023
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
High 4.
4
Dec 13 2023
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Not intolerable. But certainly uninspiring.
2
Dec 14 2023
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
So many styles and influences, no three songs sounded like the same genre. Liked enough more than I disliked to get the nudge over the 2/3 line.
3
Dec 15 2023
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Protection
Massive Attack
Every day I open this up to a band I’ve never heard before, I excitedly hope that this is going to be the discovery of a band that I’m going to love and start listening to often. And today, like every other day before it that I’ve felt the same, is not that day.
2
Dec 16 2023
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
It’s got a great beat, and it’s easy to dance to! 🕺
5
Dec 17 2023
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Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
Nothing particularly noteworthy or memorable after the final beat.
2
Dec 18 2023
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
4
Dec 19 2023
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Great songs. Would’ve enjoyed them in a studio format better. Felt the live recording was disjointed and distracting.
3
Dec 20 2023
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Maxinquaye
Tricky
Almost a 3. So close. Enjoyed, but probably wouldn’t go to it again voluntarily.
2
Dec 21 2023
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Next
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Started off promising, descended quickly into Rocky Horror Picture Show B sides, never redeemed itself.
2
Dec 22 2023
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
2
Dec 23 2023
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Different Class
Pulp
2
Dec 24 2023
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
A New Age Space Oddity
1
Dec 25 2023
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Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
No doubt the least royalties Warren Zevon ever realized from a sample of Werewolves of London.
2
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Spector killed it with this one.
5
Dec 27 2023
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
4
Dec 28 2023
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
Groovy!
3
Dec 29 2023
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C'est Chic
CHIC
2
Dec 30 2023
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3
Dec 31 2023
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Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
3
Jan 01 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Irie!
5
Jan 02 2024
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Ground-breaking. Accessible. Iconic. Zzzzzzzzzzz. Great bathroom or elevator music.
2
Jan 03 2024
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Finally. A new-to-me artist I really enjoyed. Opened up with an iconic piece I had no idea he did. Stayed strong all the way through.
4
Jan 04 2024
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The Slider
T. Rex
Another knew-to-me find from this project. Knew of the band but not the music. Really fun groove.
4
Jan 05 2024
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B-52's
The B-52's
4
Jan 06 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Strong 4+ 💪 🔨
4
Jan 07 2024
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Prickly.
2
Jan 08 2024
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
I’d rather wax my arse and balls than listen to this shite again.
1
Jan 09 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
5 star cover art. 3 star music.
3
Jan 10 2024
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Shadowland
k.d. lang
2
Jan 11 2024
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Liquid Swords
GZA
Wu-Tang is not for me.
2
Jan 12 2024
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
The music was overwhelmed by the noise pollution. At least twice I was well into a song before realizing someone somewhere was actually adding vocals.
2
Jan 13 2024
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Not a metal fan, so surprised to have enjoyed this as much as I did. Respectable debut.
3
Jan 14 2024
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Manassas
Stephen Stills
3
Jan 15 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
High 3.
3
Jan 16 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Just so much nonsense chatter. The music was not awful, just obscured by the noise.
2
Jan 17 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Smooooth.
3
Jan 18 2024
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Another new-to-me find artist. Very easy and enjoyable.
3
Jan 19 2024
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
I am not that generation.
2
Jan 20 2024
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4
Jan 21 2024
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
3
Jan 22 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
Not my style, but you can’t dispute the popularity and prominence of much of this collection during the 70s and beyond.
3
Jan 23 2024
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
Genius. Rock and roll theater at its best.
5
Jan 24 2024
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
3
Jan 25 2024
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3
Jan 26 2024
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Infected
The The
This was a surprise visit from an old friend from college I’d forgotten about.
4
Jan 27 2024
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
This makes me think of the opening soundtrack to every beach blanket bingo style movie shot in a monochromatic sepia tone, with the band of carefree hippies driving along the PCH in their VW van and bouncing around the beach in the summer sun, playing guitar, throwing the frisbee and smoking weed, just days before the women are brutally slayed by an unknown serial killer who loves to leave calling cards with symbols or word play that the cops can’t figure out. I dig it. Groovy, man.
3
Jan 28 2024
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The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Disjointed and choppy. Not good.
2
Jan 29 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
This CD, among others, spent as much time in the changer as it did in its case.
4
Jan 30 2024
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Aja
Steely Dan
High 4. Solid.
4
Jan 31 2024
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Blur
Blur
3
Feb 01 2024
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Atomizer
Big Black
Not my thing, but not entirely awful. Almost made it to a three.
2
Feb 02 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
4
Feb 03 2024
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The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
First time really listening to his music. Not my typical style but very enjoyable. Great stuff.
4
Feb 04 2024
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Risque
CHIC
2
Feb 05 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Funk yeah! Groovalicious.
3+
3
Feb 06 2024
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Really made the young girls scream!
4
Feb 07 2024
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Couple hits but otherwise just okay.
3
Feb 08 2024
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Needs more cowbell.
2
Feb 09 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
3
Feb 10 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Love the band, and a few songs off the album. But not their best.
3
Feb 11 2024
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
3
Feb 12 2024
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
2
Feb 13 2024
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The Next Day
David Bowie
It pains me to do this. Bowie is one of my favorite artists ever, but I’m just not feeling his later-in-life works. I wish this album wasn’t on the list.
3
Feb 14 2024
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
3
Feb 15 2024
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
3
Feb 16 2024
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Has me feelin’ groovy.
3
Feb 17 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
3
Feb 18 2024
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
2
Feb 19 2024
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Debut
Björk
😣
2
Feb 20 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
(Hay-ell Yay-ahhhhh)!
5
Feb 21 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
I debated long and hard on whether this was a 4 or 5. I’ve never considered Green Day one of my favorite bands, but I listened to this album all the way through three full times and loved it. It’s got bangers, and it’s got fantastic songs I don’t know if I’ve ever heard before that maintain the same energy and vibe throughout. There’s not a down song amongst the bunch. I had previously considered my five stars to be reserved for the crème de la crème, but I think this absolutely rocks from start to finish and can’t find a reason not to give it the full score.
5
Feb 22 2024
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Always loved this album, but it’s a crazy mix of hard hitting bangers and love song anthems that changes the tempo too drastically and doesn’t maintain the energy or vibe to get a 5.
4
Feb 23 2024
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Private Dancer
Tina Turner
An undeniably iconic voice that is competing for attention within an over-produced and overly commercial typical 80s pop-rock explosion of sound that will forever be a period piece.
2
Feb 24 2024
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3
Feb 25 2024
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
🙅♂️
1
Feb 26 2024
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
Just dumb. Toss this whole genre on the funeral pyre already.
1
Feb 27 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
I hate the fucking people who hate the fucking Eagles, man.
5
Feb 28 2024
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3
Feb 29 2024
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The Score
Fugees
3
Mar 01 2024
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Pyromania
Def Leppard
Just not my style.
2
Mar 02 2024
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Who's Next
The Who
This. Classic.
5
Mar 03 2024
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Sister
Sonic Youth
Needs more cowbell.
1
Mar 04 2024
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En-Tact
The Shamen
I’d have given it another star if it was half as long.
1
Mar 05 2024
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
It's an orchestral stew of Coldplay, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Dave Mathews, and Peter Gabriel that hasn't had time to simmer to its own unique blend. So some bites you get more taste of one or the other of the ingredients.
3
Mar 06 2024
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
Tainted Love put this album on its back and carried it to the two yard, I mean two star, line.
2
Mar 07 2024
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
Mar 08 2024
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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
He's an angry elf.
3
Mar 09 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Great voice. Just not my thing. Every song sounds the same.
2
Mar 10 2024
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Why?
1
Mar 11 2024
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Virgin Suicides
Air
This should be the final album of the project.
1
Mar 12 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Nothing special, nothing offensive. Maybe a bit mundane but doesn’t hurt my ears.
3
Mar 13 2024
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
Loved this album when it came out, and it still holds up for me today. Strong indie rock from start to finish. No dips. Another surprise 5 for me.
5
Mar 14 2024
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
3
Mar 15 2024
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
3
Mar 16 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Oddly, the album is not presented in order of the performance. Would’ve been a 5.
4
Mar 17 2024
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Paris 1919
John Cale
2
Mar 18 2024
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Never heard this album before but really enjoyed it. 3.95 So close.
3
Mar 19 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
4
Mar 20 2024
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Another Green World
Brian Eno
Another why? for me. Not offensive, certainly calming and mellow, but why include it? I’d never listen to it again for any reason.
2
Mar 21 2024
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Tempted to drop this to a 3 due to the clutter from a half dozen or more songs that distract from the overall work. But there’s enough winners to hold the line.
4
Mar 22 2024
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Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hüsker Dü
3
Mar 23 2024
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Top of the line for its genre. Great piece of work.
4
Mar 24 2024
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Arular
M.I.A.
Didn’t hate it but got tired of it. Every song sounds the same.
2
Mar 25 2024
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
😱
1
Mar 26 2024
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
3
Mar 27 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
The OG of Not Giving a Fuck.
5
Mar 28 2024
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Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Well timed Easter egg! New to me band. I really enjoyed this one.
4
Mar 29 2024
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The Coral
The Coral
Not offensive, not remarkable.
3
Mar 30 2024
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Top of his class.
5
Mar 31 2024
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Just not my style. I find it choppy and abrasive.
2
Apr 01 2024
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
Nope. That hour felt like three.
1
Apr 02 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
Tiresome cacophony of samples, scratching, crackling and 1970s disco-style sounds.
1
Apr 03 2024
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
1
Apr 04 2024
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
2
Apr 05 2024
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Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
3
Apr 06 2024
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Solid.
4
Apr 07 2024
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
Rooster, great. One or two others okay. The rest, just noise pollution for me.
2
Apr 08 2024
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
3
Apr 09 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
I want to like this more than I do.
2
Apr 10 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
Not superimpressed.
2
Apr 11 2024
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Great debut album.
4
Apr 12 2024
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This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Classic.
3
Apr 13 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Kicks hard, right out of the gate!
4
Apr 14 2024
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Classic Stones bluesy rock! High 4+
4
Apr 15 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Weak sauce.
2
Apr 16 2024
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Not my thing.
2
Apr 17 2024
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Solid debut. Opens with 5 star energy but sheds some star weight as it goes.
3
Apr 18 2024
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Few notable songs among many that don't stand out from one another.
3
Apr 19 2024
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Wild Gift
X
Fun.
3
Apr 20 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
I want to like it, and then halfway through every song I am ready for the next one.
3
Apr 21 2024
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
If you deny the greatness of this album, you’re probably the kind of person who adds an inch when giving your height.
5
Apr 22 2024
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The Only Ones
The Only Ones
Aptly named. They must’ve seen the judges’ score cards. With different vocals and lyrics the music would have a chance.
1
Apr 23 2024
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Live!
Fela Kuti
Too funky for me.
2
Apr 24 2024
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Classic Dylan. If it weren’t for his voice and the harmonica I’d like it more.
3
Apr 25 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
R.E.M. wrote most of the soundtrack to my college life, and this album was right in the middle of it all.
4
Apr 26 2024
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Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
It’s not the worst album on the list. But it didn’t need to be on the list.
2
Apr 27 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Interesting and oddly enjoyable. Had no idea the Kinks had this in their bag.
4
Apr 28 2024
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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Maybe generous, but I was in a good mood and listening with my gf who was having fun with it.
2
Apr 29 2024
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Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
Meh.
2
Apr 30 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
Was a bigger fan of Debbie Harry and her 70s rocker sex appeal than of Blondie and their music. Their style and sound are too dated for me to enjoy today. High 2.
2
May 01 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
4th of July fireworks show soundtrack. ‘Merica!
5
May 02 2024
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Not for me.
2
May 03 2024
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
3
May 04 2024
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Parachutes
Coldplay
Phenomenal debut album. Every one of the haters listened to it and loved it just like everybody else when it came out.
5
May 05 2024
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Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Great album, one hit after another. What else is there to say?
4
May 06 2024
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Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Would've been a great Woodstock filler band.
3
May 07 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
I want to like this more than I do. But he’s a legend for doing what he did when he did it. Some rando named Frank Brown could cut the same album today and I’d give it a 2.
3
May 08 2024
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S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
I listened to it twice through, and forgot it was on after about the second or third song. So I have no lasting impression of this. It didn’t make me want to turn it off, but clearly it didn’t get to a three star rating.
2
May 09 2024
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Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
Just another ho-hum country album indistinguishable to me from so many others.
2
May 10 2024
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
Twangy.
2
May 11 2024
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The Specials
The Specials
Falls somewhere between I really enjoyed this and I really didn’t care for it and I can’t tell which.
3
May 12 2024
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
The only time while listening that I thought, wait, maybe this isn’t all mindless nonsense, turned out to be during the first song from another band that Apple chose for me after this album had finished.
1
May 13 2024
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Damaged
Black Flag
It’s got a great beat, and you can smash your head against the wall to it!
2
May 14 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Okay. Didn’t hurt my ears.
3
May 15 2024
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Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Strange album, wanders between jazz, rock, psychedelic etc. Instrumental pieces are distracting. Couple surprise (to me) 70s classics show up late that almost pulled this up a star. High 2.
2
May 16 2024
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
3
May 17 2024
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
I wanted to love this one when I started it. It's Queen. And Freddie. And Bohemian Rhapsody with all its lore. But after one listen I felt dejected. It wasn't a 5. It wasn't even a 4. The non-hits were dragging it down for me. Gave it two more full listens, and even a few individual songs a 4th pass. No matter how much I want it to be a 4, I can't get it over the line. High 3+.
3
May 18 2024
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British Steel
Judas Priest
Not my style. All the songs sound the same.
2
May 19 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
New to me band. Liked quite a lot. High 3+.
3
May 20 2024
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Headquarters
The Monkees
More fun when you were 10 and they were doing stupid shit on a silly tv show than when you’re 55 and listening to complete albums.
2
May 21 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
To quote the first 5 star review I came to here: “Kate Bush isn’t really a songwriter. She’s an author of strange, literary fiction. Wisps of magic (the magic of nature, especially), bizarre imagery and metaphor entwine with the usual anxieties: love; motherhood; death; making deals with God. It just so happens that rather than write her baroque, gothic literature in text, she writes it in sound. These are not songs…” Exactly. That, and the fact that her music causes people to write like that about it, is why it’s awful.
1
May 22 2024
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Big unique sound, a few notable songs, the rest just blends together.
3
May 23 2024
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Weak sauce. 2
2
May 24 2024
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1977
Ash
Not awful. But nothing special. Just another UK club band taking up space on this project.
2
May 25 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
Classic and clean. The Sierra Nevada Pale Ale of music.
5
May 26 2024
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Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Not awful, just wholly unnecessary.
1
May 27 2024
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Calenture
The Triffids
Just okay. But not turn-it-off awful.
2
May 28 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Surprisingly not offensive.
2
May 29 2024
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Not what I was expecting at all. And not that enjoyable at all. Too much twang.
2
May 30 2024
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Viking music. Bjork in disguise.
2
May 31 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Just good ole southern rock.
3
Jun 01 2024
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Garbage
Garbage
Fantastic debut album. Extra 1/2 star for that alone. Well aware of the band before but didn’t know how much I like their music until now.
4
Jun 02 2024
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
If you were listening to music in the 70s, wore bell bottoms and big spread collars, pulled your striped tube socks up to your knees, and liked Soul Train, you probably liked Disco, R&B and Soul. I was listening to music in the 70s, wore bell bottoms and big spread collars, pulled my striped tube socks up to my knees, liked Soul Train, and liked Disco, R&B and Soul. I do not do any of those things now.
2
Jun 03 2024
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
Most rap's not my thing (there are some notable exceptions - Snoop, Run DMC, Fat Boys, Beastie Boys, et al.). I was on the fence b/w 1 and 2 the whole time - was this just crap or was there something redeeming about it musically? I had literally JUST decided it made it across the threshold to a 2 as the last song ended. And then the bullshit rant at the end to close the album. What a fucking loser. Fuck Ice T. And Fuck his homies who have been locked up for good reason the whole time he's been alive. Keep your politics out of your music - you and every other idiot musician who thinks just because you have a microphone means you have a platform. Stay in your lane.
1
Jun 04 2024
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
I really wanted to like this album more than I did. I even tried it three times. And I found myself forgetting it was on midway through all three times. The vocals are clean. The sound is great. It just doesn’t hold my attention. Outside of three winners, the rest of the songs are easily forgettable.
2
Jun 05 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Had no idea I liked Radiohead as much as I do. Great album. Im hooked.
4
Jun 06 2024
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
Occasionally interesting but not consistently so. Definitely can hear how snippets are better suited for soundtrack fodder than full on sustained listening as a collective album.
2
Jun 07 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Spoken word sung to music. Tolerable but not enjoyable.
2
Jun 08 2024
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Parklife
Blur
Another surprise for me. It is clear that some good music flew under my radar during those transitional years through law school, marriage, new jobs and two moves in the 90s and has eluded me since. Until now.
4
Jun 09 2024
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Boston
Boston
Classic.
5
Jun 10 2024
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
Great voice. Clean. High 3.
3
Jun 11 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
It’s edgy and not my style, but I didn’t hate it. And you can’t deny the impact it made at the time.
3
Jun 12 2024
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Dummy
Portishead
Definitely James Bond credit worthy material. But it didn’t hold up through the whole album. It faded into simple background music halfway through. High 2+.
2
Jun 13 2024
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
Never heard of this band but loved them. Great retro, rockabilly sound with some ska influence. Clean vocals and lyrics. Totally fun all the way through.
4
Jun 14 2024
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Scum
Napalm Death
Reminds me of the time I got stuck in the back of a bar in Dresden in my wheelchair waiting on the accessible loo while a couple drunk lads were banging away on a horrid young lass while this shit raged on in the bar. Don’t think they even realized she was a tranny, the drunk buggers.
1
Jun 15 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
Loved this album when it came out and still holds up today.
5
Jun 16 2024
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Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
Love Live Dead.
4
Jun 17 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Core formative music memories here.
4
Jun 18 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
3
Jun 19 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Genuinely surprised to see how well this album did in its day. Every song sounded the same. And was as boring as the one before it. And the one after it. Wasted Hours really spoke to me. Given I just wasted one.
2
Jun 20 2024
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Wu-Tang is not for me. knowwhatimsayin?
2
Jun 21 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Strange. Dark. Not atrocious but not great. Saved from a 1star by the contrasting music and haunting vocals.
2
Jun 22 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Good solid classic jazz.
3
Jun 23 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
Kicks off with 5-star energy that fades to 3+ by the turn. Half point boost for it being a solid debut album gets it back to 4 overall.
4
Jun 24 2024
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John Prine
John Prine
Like early Dylan but enjoyable. Extra half star for no harmonica.
3
Jun 25 2024
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
I really enjoyed this album, more than I thought I would. And more than some of his other work from the late 80s.
4
Jun 26 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Couple solid winners in Badlands and Prove It All Night, with a lot of solid 3 star energy in between.
3
Jun 27 2024
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Ho hum. Not offensive, but not impressive or memorable in any way.
2
Jun 28 2024
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Mixed bag. 4 winners, 2 more strong, 5 mediocre songs filled in. That it was a big album for its day makes me want to give it a 4, and I would have if there were 2-3 fewer of the fillers which just dilute its overall strength too much.
3
Jun 29 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
Super weak sauce.
2
Jun 30 2024
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
Not awful, just not my style.
2
Jul 01 2024
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evermore
Taylor Swift
Just okay. I wouldn’t go see her in concert based on this album alone. Odd choice of all her albums.
3
Jul 02 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Have always loved The Doors and their unique carnival-like sound combined with Morrison’s vocals.
4
Jul 03 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Her incredible voice and swagger, blended with such cool retro sounds of soul, jazz and blues, made this a truly one-of-a-kind album.
5
Jul 04 2024
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Rocks
Aerosmith
Just okay overall, after the opening hits. Really on the fence for me b/w 2 and 3 stars.
3
Jul 05 2024
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Picture Book
Simply Red
I really liked this a lot more than I thought I would. It has a very cool, soulful jazz vibe. It's a surprisingly high 3 for me.
3
Jul 06 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
Just kind of monotonous and boring. Not offensive, just not exciting.
2
Jul 07 2024
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Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah, yea . . . no.
2
Jul 08 2024
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Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
Some music is so bad it’s offensive, and you just want it to stop. Some music is just so boring that you don’t want to listen to any more of it. This one is much more of the latter, with a touch of the former.
1
Jul 09 2024
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The Bends
Radiohead
Never knew I liked Radiohead as much as I do. Best win from this project for sure.
4
Jul 10 2024
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
This is a pretty fun first time listen. Unique blend of 60s-centric psychedelic surf rock with a garage band feel. You can hear some similarities with Zappa, the Animals and maybe even some Doors. Some songs are a little tiresome but overall I enjoyed this one.
3
Jul 11 2024
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
Nothing special. Nothing unlistenable. Just another ho hum average album of decent music that didn’t need to be here.
3
Jul 12 2024
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My Generation
The Who
Solid debut. Great alternative 60s rock sound to what we were churning out in the States at that time.
4
Jul 13 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
Easily my most anticipated album in the project. Ziggy Stardust is a timeless masterpiece, blending rock and storytelling into a cosmic journey that redefined music and inspired generations. An absolute pinnacle of artistic genius.
5
Jul 14 2024
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
It had its moments, and I almost thought I was going to like it, but those moments quickly disappeared into the abyss.
2
Jul 15 2024
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
One of the best overall live albums ever, specifically because of the inclusion of the entire prison environment throughout and Johnny's interaction and performance within every aspect of it. Not giving a fuck, singing to prisoners about murder, cocaine and mayhem, throwing the middle finger to the label by mocking the profanity restrictions, and interrupting his own songs just to engage with the audience in spite of the recording, Johnny Cash is a bad ass.
5
Jul 16 2024
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
The album is only half as good as the mustache review.
3
Jul 17 2024
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Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
I wanted to be rid of this just a few songs in.
1
Jul 18 2024
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Classic.
4
Jul 19 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
More like "Purgatory or Des Moines." So much meh.
2
Jul 20 2024
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What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Really not impressed, but given the magnitude of the album at the time, I feel bad giving it a 2.
3
Jul 21 2024
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Gold
Ryan Adams
Solid, high 3+ - not that those “nonces” who think shoegaze and britpop bands merit any presence on this list would know.
3
Jul 22 2024
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Spiderland
Slint
Shocking that the band was already done before this album dropped.
1
Jul 23 2024
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
I'm a sucker for early 70s Bowie. The music, the lyrics, the tempo, the themes and the persona constantly change throughout, but the chaos of it all works together as a musical masterclass in edgy glamrock diversity.
5
Jul 24 2024
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With The Beatles
Beatles
Now this is fascinating. The Beatles, back when they were shining brightly like a newly minted coin. Listening to this album, I started smiling almost immediately. “All I’ve Got to Do” is endearingly simple, a testament to the charm of straightforward, heartfelt songwriting. I couldn't help but fall for it, and I eagerly saved those timeless covers like “Mr. Postman” and “Roll Over Beethoven.”
Hearing John or Paul (though true fans know it's John) on the latter track nail the “woo” that Little Richard famously does is a moment of pure joy, deserving a place in the hall of musical excellence, right next to the greatest performances of our time. Comparing this to Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is like comparing the Mona Lisa to a child's doodle—utterly nonsensical.
As an album, this is a treasure trove of early brilliance. Essential listening to understand the phenomenal evolution of the greatest band in history. Sure, it’s some 60 years old, but it’s like a fine wine that’s only grown richer and more complex with time. It’s like the Everly Brothers if the Everly Brothers were even better at singing and harmonizing and pronounced “Beethoven” with a delightful British twist.
Favorite tracks: "Til There Was You," "Please Mr. Postman."
Album art: Wonderfully classic. How were these guys a boy band that drove the world wild? By being effortlessly cool and undeniably talented, of course. They look as iconic as they sound here—timeless and full of charm.
5
Jul 25 2024
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Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Just one and done for Mylo? Produced his magnum opus right out of the gate and called it a day? Shocking. No doubt being featured on this list has generated more revenue for old Mylo than anything he ever did on his own.
1
Jul 26 2024
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Heroes
David Bowie
Two albums in one; the album opens strong with classic 70s Bowie diverse rock, but takes a turn at the half, progressing onward like a soundtrack through some dark spiritual journey or awakening, dragging a 4 down to a 3 for me.
3
Jul 27 2024
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Enjoyed this quite a lot.
3
Jul 28 2024
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It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Not bad. Couple notable hits.
3
Jul 29 2024
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Love this Bowie era. The more I listen to this album, the more I like it.
4
Jul 30 2024
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
I think this is probably a great album. But it's hard to sustain that feeling over 2 hours. And as one reviewer said, I don't have the time to sit through it a full second time to decide. It's at least a very strong 3+ so we'll go with that.
3
Jul 31 2024
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Kid A
Radiohead
New to Radiohead, and am a fan. This album is great for a relaxing evening in a dimly lit room with the windows open and a cool breeze rolling through, reclined in your favorite leather chair, a glass of bourbon in hand. It's a high 3 for me. Just need a little more bang for my buck to get to a 4.
3
Aug 01 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
Adding to my "Heading Out to Fuck Some Shit Up" Playlist now.
1
Aug 02 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Just not my thing.
2
Aug 03 2024
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Harvest
Neil Young
Couple notable hits among an easy listening album.
3
Aug 04 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
I'm new to Radiohead and am digging their stuff, but this one not so much as others. Barely a 3 for me (and that might be generous still).
3
Aug 05 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
2 hours too long. Lacks focus and interest. But, on the upside, it does finally end.
2
Aug 06 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
The OG of Soul! Even this 4+star review seems dis-R-E-S-P-E-C-T-ful!
4
Aug 07 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
This is one of the more surprisingly fun international albums on the list. It's funky. And groovy. And trippy. And it grows on you the more you listen to it. So many influences from the 60s all blended together with some very unique production sounds. I just wish I knew the language so I could croon along in Portuguese!
3
Aug 08 2024
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
Couple enjoyable songs here and there. Otherwise weak sauce.
2
Aug 09 2024
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
Shockingly, I didn't hate this. It's not my thing, and I can't imagine any time that I'd just pop this on to enjoy while doing whatever. But it had its moments and kept me interested from start to finish.
3
Aug 10 2024
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
How do you not get excited for what’s to come, when the band is introduced and you’re on the edge of your seat waiting for Billy Shears to open the show by telling you he gets high with a little help from his friends, knowing that Lucy is on her way next to take you away with kaleidoscope eyes?! Iconic!!
5
Aug 11 2024
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Uniquely 80s sound, somewhat dated now. Easy enough to listen to, but not something I’m going to put on. High 2.
2
Aug 12 2024
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Not at all what I expected for something billed as Scottish post-punk. But then the band’s name is Orange Juice so what did I expect after all. Certainly not Pet Shop Boys meet Spandau Ballet.
2
Aug 13 2024
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
No doubt a classic, but overall just not the perfect style for my taste. High 3.
3
Aug 14 2024
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Immediately recognizable from Paul Simon’s collab. Enjoyable. Not going to be a go to, but glad to have had the reason to listen.
3
Aug 15 2024
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Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Ah, another old friend from high school who went away to college with me! So good to hear you again.
4
Aug 16 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
Opens with a banger. Lots of decent hymns to follow.
3
Aug 17 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
I’ve never been a big Elvis listener. Certainly he was groundbreaking at the time in many ways. And as an historical musical persona, he’s a 5 star celebrity. But, overall, I’m just a luke warm on his whole sound.
3
Aug 18 2024
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Absolutely yes, this is my jam! Including the greatest Christmas song ever recorded.
4
Aug 19 2024
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Abraxas
Santana
Guitar magic. High 3.
3
Aug 20 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Not my jam. At all.
2
Aug 21 2024
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Forever Changes
Love
Actually pretty chill, groovy, 60s sound without being cheesy or overly jammy. Found that sweet spot right in the middle. I like it.
3
Aug 22 2024
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Berlin
Lou Reed
Really disappointed in this one. Pretty somber stuff.
2
Aug 23 2024
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Bossanova
Pixies
If you had asked me before listening to this album if I liked the Pixies, I would have said yes. After listening to this album, which I think I am hearing for the first time, I don’t know why my answer would have been yes.
2
Aug 24 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Ooof. Slow and somber.
2
Aug 25 2024
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I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
If you still think Gunsmoke and Bonanza and The Andy Griffith Show was some of the best television ever, then you’re gonna love this album!
2
Aug 26 2024
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Roger the Engineer
The Yardbirds
Not nearly what I was hoping to hear. Despite the obvious talent behind the guitar, the album came across as a little thin and lacking for me.
3
Aug 27 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
Started strong and lost energy along the way.
3
Aug 28 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
Unique sound, and some of it is pretty cool, but a lot of it just gets lost in the background.
3
Aug 29 2024
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
I like this old school rap. It's not my go-to for daily listening, but it's fun.
3
Aug 30 2024
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Elastica
Elastica
Didn't hate it, didn't love it. Probably right on the fence b/w a 2 and 3. Gravity pulled in its favor.
3
Aug 31 2024
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Nevermind
Nirvana
I’m late to life on Nirvana, owing to life at the time of their emergence being just super busy. That being said, I might like them better now than had I known of them at the time. Everything about this is just great.
5
Sep 01 2024
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In Utero
Nirvana
The wows of the peaks are negated by the disdain for the screaming rage valleys, leaving me plateauing with a luke warm feeling about this hike.
3
Sep 02 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Never really thought of myself as a Neil Young fan, but I’m realizing through this that I am.
4
Sep 03 2024
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
I want to like it more. I tried to like it more. I don’t hate it. But it just suffers from a banal sameness throughout that keeps me from getting overly excited about it. Almost a 3.
2
Sep 04 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Where'd he go?
3
Sep 05 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Just doesn’t compare to the OG Death Row Records gang.
2
Sep 06 2024
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Just average, good, non-exciting work by the Boss.
3
Sep 07 2024
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Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
New listen for me. Clean vocals and instrumentals. Soulful and easy to listen to. Surprisingly good.
3
Sep 08 2024
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Medúlla
Björk
Hold the Bjork, please.
1
Sep 09 2024
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1984
Van Halen
What a banger when it came out. If we had the ability then to play videos on demand, Hot for Teacher would've melted our set. VH and MTV rocked!
4
Sep 10 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
Gritty and soulful, Brothers oozes with raw emotion and timeless rock energy. Each track is a powerful blend of bluesy riffs, infectious grooves, and haunting vocals, all wrapped in a lo-fi, vintage vibe that feels both fresh and nostalgic. Every listen uncovers new layers of brilliance—this is a classic rock 'n' roll work of audio art.
4
Sep 11 2024
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
Started strong, and I was hopeful of more of the same. But what I thought was going to be a bit of fun, psychedelic rock devolved into more noise pollution and clunky rhythms behind vocals that were more akin to an alley cat wailing on a hot summer night.
2
Sep 12 2024
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Not as refined as, and quite different from, her 1969 album Dusty in Memphis, which I liked. This one had an old school Doris Day feel to it - in terms of quality of the recording, song choice, style and subject matter. Far less enjoyable than In Memphis.
2
Sep 13 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
I’ve never listened to her music. It’s not my genre. It’s hard to avoid, but I’ve never actually sat and listened to it before this project. One earlier album didn’t impress me, but this one is different. I get it. I get the hype. I was surprised to know, and like, most of these songs; and the ones I didn’t know I liked equally well. She’s done well for herself and it’s not just because she puts on a good show. The music here is quality and the lyrics are great. I debated long and hard on the score, even listening to the album all the way through three times, but I think it is worthy of the four stars.
4
Sep 14 2024
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
It’s a not too bad funky jam.
3
Sep 15 2024
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Leftism
Leftfield
Wide left.
1
Sep 16 2024
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Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
Other than the shrieking and screaming, this has the potential to be good. Having seen them live as an opener for Wilco, unfortunately, confirms that potential is tucked firmly away out of reach.
2
Sep 17 2024
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Back In Black
AC/DC
Who else here blew a speaker with this one?
5
Sep 18 2024
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
This one grew on me the more I listened. Just made it into the 3s.
3
Sep 19 2024
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White Ladder
David Gray
Although not my typical genre, I always loved this album for the relaxing downtimes when few else in the mix fit the bill. Great lyrics against a backdrop of simple melodies. Nothing wrong with this.
4
Sep 20 2024
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Another perfect mix of lyrics, harmony and music on every song. Haters gonna hate, but the Beatles just perfected their art.
5
Sep 21 2024
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
I’m hot and cold on the Pixies. This one’s alright.
3
Sep 22 2024
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My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Just tiresome. Seemed to go on forever just for the sake of going on.
2
Sep 23 2024
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
It’s got a good beat, and I can rap to it.
3
Sep 24 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
The O.G.
3
Sep 25 2024
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Your Arsenal
Morrissey
I don't get bogged down with Morrissey's socio-political baggage. Maybe I like him that much more because he irritates so many. His music is just great. This album teeters on the line between a 3 and a 4. At the end of the day, I have nothing bad to say about it, and really enjoyed it overall.
4
Sep 26 2024
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Like Water For Chocolate
Common
Unimpressive. Did not hold my attention.
2
Sep 27 2024
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
Surprised at this one. Actually enjoyed it. Scottish reggae … who knew?
3
Sep 28 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
High 3+. Solid album.
3
Sep 29 2024
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Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
Leaves me like drawing a butter rum life saver from the 5 flavor pack everyone is sharing.
2
Sep 30 2024
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Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
It's good. It's not my normal jam, and it's not clean like the Beetles. But it's good and I can listen to it over and over without complaint.
3
Oct 01 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Outstanding sequel to an outstanding debut. Coldplay haters can suck it.
5
Oct 02 2024
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Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
Fortunate to have caught one of their very last shows last month before they imploded. And what a great show it was!!
4
Oct 03 2024
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Haven’t listened to this since high school. Plenty worse things on the list. That being said, this one probably didn’t collect many gold gramophones or silver spacemen.
2
Oct 04 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Great debut album with several classics, earning the one star bump.
4
Oct 05 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Guitar jams for days!
4
Oct 06 2024
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
French Bing Crosby.
2
Oct 07 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I’ve never known what genre The White Stripes really fit. They’re edgy, punk almost, with some songs leaning heavily on a metal sound; and then there’s the bluesy rock, ballads and anthem tracks. Im here for it all. Jack’s a master craftsman.
4
Oct 08 2024
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Just okay. I thought I would like it more.
3
Oct 09 2024
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Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
I knew exactly what it would sound like by the album cover.
2
Oct 10 2024
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
Tiresome.
2
Oct 11 2024
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
All over the place, genre and style wise, but most was not bad.
3
Oct 12 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I was late to appreciate just how good Led Zeppelin was, and particularly Jimmy Page. I have not done a deep dive into much of their work past their top dozen hugely popular songs. I was largely unfamiliar with this album but absolutely loved it. High 4+.
4
Oct 13 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Loop much?
2
Oct 14 2024
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Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
More orchestrated sound pretending to be music. This album was unique though, in that every track was horrible, but in a totally different way from the previous one.
1
Oct 15 2024
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Biggest surprise take away was learning Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise came from this album.
3
Oct 16 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Did not feel the groove.
2
Oct 17 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Like a mixed box of holiday donuts from Duck Donuts. Everything’s fun and funky, some are delicious, some are misses, but all are unique and make you bop your head and smile and say 👌!
3
Oct 18 2024
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Skylarking
XTC
Haven’t given this a thought in 30+ years. Used to love it back then. After a full listen today, I know why I haven’t thought about it since then.
3
Oct 19 2024
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Typical hippy dippy shit with a big finish.
3
Oct 20 2024
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Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
Grew on me after a couple listens. Great voice, great instruments and orchestral arrangements, interesting lyrics. I expected to not like it and was surprised I did.
3
Oct 21 2024
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461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Classic early Clapton. Love it.
4
Oct 22 2024
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Just okay. Nothing special. Nothing awful.
3
Oct 23 2024
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Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
I don’t get the accolades. Sounds like his balls never dropped.
2
Oct 24 2024
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Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Rock. No roll. Just rock.
3
Oct 25 2024
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Nowhere
Ride
Every song sounded like a different indie/britpop/alternative band from the 80's - 90's - and not one made me think, oh yeah, this is Ride. Who?
3
Oct 26 2024
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Hippie rock. Just barely a 3 for me.
3
Oct 27 2024
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Meh.
2
Oct 28 2024
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Are these guys from California?
2
Oct 29 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Rocking bar music. For those who love a little Hootie mixed in with their Stones.
5
Oct 30 2024
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Really enjoyed this. Borderline 3/4 for me. Could've gone either way.
3
Oct 31 2024
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G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
Bluesy, folksy, groovy. I'm okay with it. Easy background music. 3+.
3
Nov 01 2024
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
15 seconds in, I felt that duck's pain.
1
Nov 02 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
It’s alright.
3
Nov 03 2024
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Traffic
Traffic
Not as big a fan of their early sound, but this album doesn’t hurt my ears.
3
Nov 04 2024
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
You might not be able to judge a book by its cover, but you certainly can with this album.
1
Nov 05 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Not.My.Thing.
1
Nov 06 2024
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Every song sounds the same and is equally monotonous and boring as the one before and one after it. Generous 2.
2
Nov 07 2024
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Odessa
Bee Gees
Not the Bee Gees I knew or expected. Generous 2.
2
Nov 08 2024
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
Ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh.
1
Nov 09 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Really enjoyed this one. Very cool smooth sound. High 3.
3
Nov 10 2024
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Legalize It
Peter Tosh
Good album. Great vibe.
3
Nov 11 2024
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Pink Flag
Wire
Not my preference. Teetering the line b/w 2 and 3.
3
Nov 12 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Brassy. Groovy. Funky.
3
Nov 13 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
A classic. Such a good album start to finish.
5
Nov 14 2024
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Not bad. Big sound, good vibe, good voice. Surprised I've never heard of him before.
3
Nov 15 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
Couple bangers, the rest just okay rock.
3
Nov 16 2024
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
I want to like this band more than I actually do. There’s just too much noise pollution and sameness of sound throughout most of their songs.
3
Nov 17 2024
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Why? What’s the point of this? I can’t think of any time or situation when I’d pop this on to just sit and listen to.
2
Nov 18 2024
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
Not my speed. My mom would like it.
2
Nov 19 2024
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
Such an iconic voice paired with a very cool groovy, jammy, bluesy style of rock music. The album flows well and is very listenable on repeat.
4
Nov 20 2024
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25
Adele
Awesome voice. Aside from one or two songs that are great, the rest are just a little ho hum for me.
3
Nov 21 2024
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3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
Not bad. Not my thing generally but not intolerable.
3
Nov 22 2024
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The Dreaming
Kate Bush
That “musicians such as Björk … have cited The Dreaming as one of their favourite albums” told me everything I needed to know about this album, and yet I somehow was still surprised at how awful it was.
1
Nov 23 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Screaming rebellious, anti-establishment rhetoric while your message is obscured by the noise doesn't make you revolutionaries. But using the capitalist framework you ostensibly oppose by selling merchandise, albums, and concert tickets through labels and massive corporations does make you a hypocrite. And your followers, too, if they want to believe that it's about message and not music. Maybe, instead, just be recognized as great performers who made banging metal rock.
3
Nov 24 2024
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Not bad, but didn’t blow me away.
3
Nov 25 2024
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Tical
Method Man
Wu Tang is not for me.
2
Nov 26 2024
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Great album with a range of sounds and styles. I actually really like some of the slower tunes during the homestretch as much as the hits during first half.
4
Nov 27 2024
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
Odesa was bad enough, but I was generous there with a 2. I can’t keep curving these guys’ work. This early Bee Gees stuff is just awful.
1
Nov 28 2024
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Not my thing. Her voice is too high pitched and annoying, with no break. Clearly a great musical persona, though.
2
Nov 29 2024
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Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
Not great. Not awful.
3
Nov 30 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
I had not thought about this album in a long time, and I was a little excited to hear it again when it popped up. I was less excited when I was finished because, even though the big songs still resonate, I was surprised at how weak the fillers were. Back in the day I probably just fast forwarded from one of the hits to the next and skipped the fluff.
3
Dec 01 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Great debut from the indie band that wrote the soundtrack to my high school and college life. Will never not love this. Right in the 4/5 line for me.
4
Dec 02 2024
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Young Americans
David Bowie
Bookended by two massive hits, the rest of this album meanders through just-okay to better-than-okay soulful soft pop sounds of the decade. The weight of the bookends alone can't drag it up to a 4, but it's a solid 3+ overall.
3