Nov 06 2023
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
I've been familiar with many of these songs for years. The 2nd half of Wheels of Confusion was a treat. Changes seems so dull to me now. I used to have a higher opinion of that song. Tomorrow's Dream is my favorite track.
3
Nov 07 2023
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
A favorite from back in the day. Strong front half of the album fizzles out during the latter half. Favorites are Floaty, This is A Call, and Big Me.
3
Nov 08 2023
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
The skits killed my vibe. Too bad. Quality production overall. Best tracks: Backseat Freestyle, Don't Kill My Vibe, and Swimming Pools
3
Nov 09 2023
Cross
Justice
I never quite understood the hype, but after around the 3rd listen everything just made sense. It seems more freeflowing than most edm and more rock in spirit. Feels like great exercise music. My overall favorite moment is the classical elements introduced in the outro of Stress.
4
Nov 10 2023
The Next Day
David Bowie
Other than Low and Ziggy, I'm fairly unfamiliar with the other 20+ of Bowie's albums. This was an impressive listen from an older Bowie. It has a quality that makes it hard to place... is it from the 80's, 90's? Surprised to learn it's barely 10 years old. It has been my favorite discovery so far.
4
Nov 11 2023
The Predator
Ice Cube
Not important enough to be on this list. Many people will say this is important due to societal topics being mentioned. Yet... this type music creates more societial ills. Such as the embrace of violence, misogynistic language, and helping popularizing racially explicit terms to a wider non-african american audience. Such attitudes can only cause divisions between people and lessen the percieved value of human life. He could have used his voice to help overcome many issue in his community and America in general.
Concerning the music... Wicked is nothing but another example of the overused funky worm sample. Good Day is a hip-hop classic of course. Check Yo Self sampled "I'm Blue" by The Sweet Inspirations... that sample was later popularized with the the song Shoop by Salt-N-Pepa. Das EFX is always a treat to hear even though their popularity was short lived. Who's Got the Camera is a clever song about police brutality.
Honestly when this was released I wasn't impressed and thought it was Cube's weakest release at that point. I'm still not impressed.
1
Nov 12 2023
Dirty
Sonic Youth
I've been familiar with Sonic Youth songs for a very long time, but hardly have paid attention to the albums. This is a welcomed selection as all of these songs are new to me. I feel there is a shift in their sound due to the peak of grunge... which I don't mind at all. The only downside to this record is some of Kim's vocals on songs such as Orange Rolls and Swimsuit Issue. But I really enjoyed the rest of the album. If we could grade with half stars it would be a 4.5, but I'll bump it up to a 5 because I enjoy songs like Theresa's Sound World, On the Strip, and JC that much.
5
Nov 13 2023
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Review 2.0: Seems like I get to review this twice within a week's time. The first time was solo, now as part of a group.
This was my first review on this app. The original score was a three and therefore was my measuring stick for each subsequent review. I kept thinking... How does this album compare to Sabbath?
Tomorrow's Dream, Supernaut, Snowblind, and Laguna Sunrise still stand out. St Vitus Dance riff is very nice, but lyrically doesn't do much.
Changes still feels meh compared to how I used to like it. FX doesn't do much besides acts as a bridge between Changes and Supernaut. It honestly lowers my opinion of Changes even more if you need to add a minute long effects track to ease back into a rocking mood.
Cornucopia doesn't really move the needle for me. Something about Under the Sun doesn't sit well with me. Maybe it's the quicker segments where Ozzy's vocals seem off?
I definitely like Every Day Comes and Goes, and The Straightner more than the song segment that precedes them.
Okay, given my love for a few songs, heavy riffs, and varied song structure I'm now leaning towards a very high 3, but with no half stars it'll still be my measuring stick album.
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Original Review: I've been familiar with many of these songs for years. The 2nd half of Wheels of Confusion was a treat. Changes seems so dull to me now. I used to have a higher opinion of that song. Tomorrow's Dream is my favorite track.
3
Nov 14 2023
1984
Van Halen
Lots of nostalgia with this one.. although I've never properly gave it a listen. I remember the neighborhood kids of my youth blasting the opening track on their driveway in utter amazement.
"I got back against the record machine" is a new line to my ears. I've always heard it as "wrecking machine" which sounds much cooler. The synths on Jump always was an interesting choice to me. I've read that Eddie's synth was inspired by Hall & Oates.
To me Panama is much more enjoyable. Truth be told... I'm quite fond of the country, but never understood the title of this song. Apparently it was named after a race car Roth seen that was called Panama Express.
Hot for Teacher is fun in a silly rock sensibility. I'm sure lots of people are complaining about the subject matter, but a student enamored with a role model is a fairly common occurrence and it seems like Roth was more motivated to study due to it. Oh well... I like the percussion.
I'll wait... is an odd song title... I was familiar with the tune, but didn't know it was that song until it started playing. Another heavy synth tune in which Roth fawns over a picture from a magazine. Thinking about the subject matter I realized there are several similar songs, such as... Centerfold by J. Geils Band, Photograph by Def Leppard, and Funny Little Frog by Belle & Sebastian.
Despite the hits the album is a bit uneven. Girl Gone Bad is pleasant in its own way, but I can skip on the rest of the album.
3
Nov 15 2023
Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
"Oh myyy!" -George Takei
5
Nov 16 2023
Eternally Yours
The Saints
Completely new to me. Never even heard of these fellas. Infectious beats. Punk and rock vibes with extra treats such as the occasional horn and harmonica. Great album overall. Added "This Perfect Day", "Lost and Found", and "Run Down" to my current playlist.
5
Nov 17 2023
xx
The xx
I knew this one was coming. In the past the "Intro" was all I really enjoyed. Okay let me give it another try!
....a few hours later...
Um... it appears my opinion hasn't changed since 2009. Just a poor execution of some of my favorite musical elements... like soft delicate twee electro-pop... but 100% uninspired... which makes me 100% uninterested
1
Nov 18 2023
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
This was a difficult album to review. Half of it is missing from my main streaming platform. I eventually found it mislabeled as a later album with a different name.
4
Nov 19 2023
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Seems way too long. And the extra length hurts the albums when the biggest songs on this album run about 30 minutes. So the extra 40 minutes are unnecessary.... and honestly unwelcomed.
2
Nov 20 2023
Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
Oh the perfect album for me to explore at this time. I've been considering the artistry of André 3000's New Blue World for the past few days. Additionally after listening to King Gizz's Extended Silver Cord for the past month... I've been wanting to explore more long form music... be it jazz, psych-rock, techno or in this cause ambient music.
The beauty of this genre is music without all the mental clutter. And the Ambient music genre as we know it was birthed by this release. Although this is not my favorite Eno album, but it is a pleasure to dwell in the moment with this record.
The opening and closing tracks 1/1 and 2/2 beautifully fulfill the album's purpose. Unfortunately the synth voices on 1/2 and 2/1 were a distraction to me.
3
Nov 21 2023
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
1
Nov 22 2023
The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
5
Nov 23 2023
Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
I don't like Mayonnaise, but I do like Mayonaise. I'm so conflicted.
5
Nov 24 2023
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
I think this is my first review of an album that I currently own. It was a blind buy back in the day. My 2nd experience with Waits after Rain Dogs. Although I have a love hate relationship with Waits I do adore some bizarre creative nonsense. This jazzy bluesy beatnik circus vibe works for me. Mileage may vary.
5
Nov 25 2023
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
I'll be honest. Hearing re-recordings of some of Muddy's classics really did not endear this album to me initially.
But given the stage in his life, and the fact he would about 6 years later... this does seem like a great way to preserve his memory.
Great blues for those unfamiliar with Muddy Waters. Hearing more of Pinetop Perkins was an absolute treat.
5
Nov 26 2023
B-52's
The B-52's
Well my little streak of 5 star albums had to end eventually.
Planet Claire made me reconsider my stance on this band, but then 52 Girls played.... ugh. Kate's vocals occasionally just doesn't work for me.
I do appreciate the fun atmosphere and creativity of the album. I can clearly see ties to this in much music that I enjoy (Flaming Lips, Stereolab, La Femme) but overall this just isn't for me.
2
Nov 27 2023
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Oh... I'm unfamiliar with this one!
Looking at the track list... Glittering Prize caught my attention because I love Television Personalities and their song The Glittering Prizes. Doesn't seem related.
Not really a fan. I thought I liked the 80's. I liked the 80's in the 80's at least.
2
Nov 28 2023
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
I don't dig solo piano that much.
1
Nov 29 2023
Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
5
Nov 30 2023
Arular
M.I.A.
5
Dec 01 2023
Music
Madonna
I appreciate the creative attempt, but it was uneven overall.
2
Dec 02 2023
Electric Warrior
T. Rex
4
Dec 03 2023
Garbage
Garbage
3
Dec 04 2023
Tical
Method Man
4
Dec 05 2023
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
4
Dec 06 2023
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Nice flute on a few tracks. Good deep listening album.
5
Dec 07 2023
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Dancing in the Dark, and I'm on Fire are the only reason this gets a 3
3
Dec 08 2023
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
4
Dec 09 2023
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The music snob in me wanted to like this less, but this is kinda amazing
5
Dec 10 2023
Back In Black
AC/DC
Probably the 1st non-hair metal rock album that I've ever listened to as a child. Lots of nostalgia with this one.
4
Dec 11 2023
Eagles
Eagles
Some of my favorite Eagles songs (Take it Easy, Peaceful Easy Feeling) plus Witchy Woman. I'm unfamiliar with the rest. Train Leaves Here This Morning is a nice tune, but I'm not feeling the rest.
3
Dec 12 2023
Homework
Daft Punk
It kinda lost it's welcome after Around The World.
2
Dec 13 2023
Phrenology
The Roots
My favorite hip-hop album that was released after 2k. Yeah... even better than Kendrick. Black Thought is criminally underrated as an MC. Unfortunately I feel they lost some respect being a late night backing band. The featureson this album were all welcomed additions... ESPECIALLY the inclusion of beat poet Amiri Baraka. Also known as LeRoi Jones. He passed about 10 years ago. RIP
5
Dec 14 2023
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
I hate every version of Rod Stewart, but I tried to give this a fair listen. The piano and instrumentation of Love Lives Here makes Stewart's singing bearable. Debris was a pleasant listen (despite Stewart's backing vocals). The rest of the album is skippable.
1
Dec 15 2023
Boston
Boston
Nice stuff to hear on the radio. I probably wouldn't listen to it otherwise.
4
Dec 16 2023
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
5
Dec 17 2023
Like Water For Chocolate
Common
This will be my first time listening to this. Common has been on my radar for decades, but I've never really liked his flow. There are a lot of talented features on this album. This title has always confused me. Hopefully I'll finally understand the nod to Como Agua Para Chocolate... either the film or novel... Maybe it's just the album cover?
First of all... I've always disliked the single "The Light" that's probably why I never gave this album a chance. My favorite tracks are 1, 3, 7, 11 & 16. The end of The Big Payback ruined the track for me. Mos Def is always a treat.
Roy Hargrove was blessing to hear. About about a month ago I learned of his passing. Check out his RH Factor releases. Especially Hard Groove.
I appreciate Common's positivity and vibe, but most of this album is only slightly above average.
3
Dec 18 2023
Smile
Brian Wilson
Sure it was the lost Brian Wilson album... that he eventually recreated. I was happy to hear the recreation in the early 2000's but this album fell way short of the hype.
3
Dec 19 2023
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
4
Dec 20 2023
Next
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
It's like ACDC without the Rock guitars
2
Dec 21 2023
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
3
Dec 22 2023
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Lots of classics. Some questionable spots. Precious and Grace is a new playlist add.
3
Dec 23 2023
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
One of the absolute best albums ever
5
Dec 24 2023
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
4
Dec 25 2023
Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
Red, Gold & Green! One of my favorite childhood lyrics... plus perfect for CHRISTMAS!
But the album.. wasn't that good
2
Dec 26 2023
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
My absolute favorite Christmas song is off this album
4
Dec 27 2023
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
Spiritialized and Spacemen 3 have always kinda been on my radar. I've been listening to this opening track for years, but this is my first time listening to the whole album.
Some of it sounds a little too epic for my tastes, but I like the reverb and distortion of a few tracks. Seems like a solid 5 to me.
5
Dec 28 2023
A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
A pleasant listen. Not exciting or interesting, but a good reminder of the early era of rock and roll.
3
Dec 29 2023
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
I recognize his last name because Khruangbin did an album with his son recently. Check it out if you like this.
5
Dec 30 2023
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Why?
1
Dec 31 2023
The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Okay... let me give this a try... I typically like Iggy more as a character than a musician... let's see about this offering...
Apparently Ian Curtis (Joy Division) committed suicide while listening to this?
The Bowie influence is very obvious. Kinda crazy for Iggy and Bowie to release The Idiot, Lust for Life, Low and Heroes in 1977.
Kinda messy... but I like messy... this is much better than I expected!
4
Jan 01 2024
Arrival
ABBA
I just don't understand the appeal. Not for me.
1
Jan 02 2024
The Yes Album
Yes
I feel this could grow on me. At the moment it's just a 3 star
3
Jan 03 2024
Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
Nice break beats that became hip-hop classics, but not something I would play.
2
Jan 04 2024
The Healer
John Lee Hooker
Whoa... I didn't expect the features. I'm 3 songs in and this is already feeling like a 5
5
Jan 05 2024
GREY Area
Little Simz
We need more hip-hop like this
4
Jan 06 2024
Smash
The Offspring
Hmm... my first concert was in promotion of this album. Nice memories.
3
Jan 07 2024
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
One of my favorite bands. Easy to rate this one.
5
Jan 08 2024
Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
The guy from the Gorillaz? I'm not recognizing his voice on a few tracks. More rocking than I expected. I'm actually kinda digging this overall. Seems like a solid 4
4
Jan 09 2024
Kid A
Radiohead
I like Radiohead. I've never really liked this particular album though. I've read it's hype. I even wondered what I was missing. I startedthis review by a failed listening session. Maybe the setting wasn't right? So I decided to try later. I even listened to a podcast hoping to gleem some bits of information to help me understand. Then ensured a nice quiet spot to ensure a good listening experience. I'm not blown away. So they a messing around with electronics. That's not groundbreaking. Lots of bands switched from guitar to electronics. I did like the jazziness of National Anthem. Idioteque has been and remains my favorite song from this project. But I'm still not buying the hype
3
Jan 10 2024
The Poet
Bobby Womack
There is about 2 songs that I'd want to revisit. Not really feeling the rest.
2
Jan 11 2024
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Aw yes... when hip-hop influenced music started infiltrating the top 40. I love Buffalo Stance, but I don't recall the rest of the album. Let's see how it holds up.
Not really a fan of her singing vocals on this release. I know she can sing because her later cover of Marvin Gaye's Trouble Man is one of my favorite songs. Unfortunately I'm not hearing that Neneh on this release.
Although to her credit I can hear some early trip-hop on a few tracks. Her blending of styles and creativity kinda reminds me of an 80's era M.I.A.
Unfortunately, this feels a bit lopsided and dated
2
Jan 12 2024
E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth has been my biggest discovery since starting this project. Sure I knew of them beforehand, and listened to a few songs BUT I'm loving their discography. This album is much better than I expected.
Btw... I've listen to Kim and Thurston's audiobooks recently. If you are interested in the late 70's NYC music scene, definitely check out Thurston's book.
5
Jan 13 2024
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Excellent musicianship. I'd have to be in the mood, but would definitely listen to this again.
4
Jan 14 2024
Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
It's okay. Nothing more, Nothing less.
3
Jan 15 2024
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Not loving the falsetto. The bluesy driving sound is nice. Doors-like organ is always welcome.
The vocals are the most off-putting aspect so far. Sounds like he got his pecker stuck in an electrical outlet.
The instrumentation is solid. I'm leaning towards a 3 just for the music alone.
Is Deep Purple the cause of all the 80's metal tropes that I hate?
3
Jan 16 2024
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
Yes it's long. Old Georgie Boy finally was out of Lennon & McCartney's shadow and was free to drop everything that he has been working on. My favorite solo Beatle release.
5
Jan 17 2024
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
' is better
2
Jan 18 2024
Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Really? Like is this good enough for the list? Okay... I'll give it a shot.
I'm not feeling it. I like some of his music from the Pixies, but this isn't it.
2
Jan 19 2024
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
I listened. Not throughly because he is boycotting my normal streaming source. Some nice stuff, but I'm not digging deep due to inconvenience
2
Jan 20 2024
Heroes
David Bowie
A pleasant listen, slightly above average
4
Jan 21 2024
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
My Grandpa and Uncle both own this record. El Paso is a favorite of mine. I'm a sucker for storytelling especially the occasional murder ballad.
4
Jan 22 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
I got this on vinyl from Goodwill. Some amazing music here. Four Courned Room was one of my most played songs from last year.
5
Jan 23 2024
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
5
Jan 24 2024
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
3
Jan 25 2024
Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Not familiar with this music. Fairly fun listen. Would revisit.
3
Jan 26 2024
Signing Off
UB40
Not bad, but not really my thing. Probably wouldn't choose to listen to this, but if it happened to play... I MIGHT let it continue
2
Jan 27 2024
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
I've never been into Janis. This band is really nice. 2nd track kinda reminds me of "born under a bad sign". 3rd track... I'm super impressed with this band... but Janis is kinda ruining it for me.
Oh Sweet Mary freaking amazing! Okay. This is getting a 5 despite my dislike of Janis's vocals half the time.
5
Jan 28 2024
Skylarking
XTC
I thought I'd like this. I did not.
2
Jan 29 2024
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
Not for me... I prefer solemn and bluesy heavy music... not cartoony energy like this
1
Jan 30 2024
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
I'm truly conflicted with this album. The split between the US and UK version is difficult enough to try to consider. But Brian Jones experimentations makes this my favorite era of Rolling Stones music, but some of Jagger's lyrics are just horrendous. I mean... how many times can he *wink wink* tell us "it's hard" in a song? 🤮
4 stars for Brian Jones... and a few classic tracks
4
Jan 31 2024
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
What a pleasant surprise. I'll be listening to this a ton.
5
Feb 01 2024
Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
It's okay. Not bad... not great
2
Feb 02 2024
I Against I
Bad Brains
I'm not feeling the vocals. Musically, I can see how it might have influenced other acts. I also noted they were on the SST label.. so they were labelmates with Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr.
So I appreciated the listen for it's connection to history, but I'm still not okay with with the vocalist
3
Feb 03 2024
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Do I really have to say anything? It's an absolute classic. My favorite Pink Floyd record.
5
Feb 04 2024
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
A favorite of mine. An automatic 5 star.
If you like blues, psychedelic rock, 60's pop, or songs about deciding to live underwater despite the protesting naysayers... this is the record for you.
My favorite songs are 1983 (a merman I should turn to be) & Burning of the Midnight Lamp.
5
Feb 05 2024
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
An album that shaped the genre of shoegaze
5
Feb 06 2024
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Better than I expected. Would be a 3.5 if that were an option
3
Feb 07 2024
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
I've liked all of the Bowie albums so far... this one I liked a bit less
4
Feb 08 2024
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
I don't really know how I feel about this. Listened a few times. Meh
2
Feb 09 2024
Spiderland
Slint
I've heard a lot of hype for this record. I'm not in love with some of the vocals, but the instruments work for me. I completely understand the hype.
5
Feb 10 2024
Parachutes
Coldplay
Thank you, Garden State! Some great songs. I don't understand all of the hate.
5
Feb 11 2024
Ingenue
k.d. lang
Honestly better than I expected. I'd definitely revisit a few of these songs.
4
Feb 12 2024
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
New to the band in general. Much better than expected. I'll need to revisit this one.
4
Feb 13 2024
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Okay... I'll listen to this overhyped buffoon.
1. Dark Fantasy... choir vocals don't do nothing for me... Kanye's flow is weak... the sample is the best part
2. Gorgeous....Cudi isn't even helping this one... I never wanna hear that again
3. Power... the hit... an amazing beat... it's cool despite the lame lyrics... lost points for all the a$$ play.... beatiful death... out the window? Jeeze go for it... more lost points.
4. Intro... cool
5. All the lights... another hit... more lame Kanye vocals... the guests are better... although the variety does not help the cohesiveness of the song
6. Monster... nice beat... could be good until Kanye started...
7. Appalled... nice beat... decent flow... elitist nonsense is not for me... Pusha's verse is the best thing on this album so far
8. Devil something... not really feeling it
9. Runaway... maybe the best overall song so far... a bit long tho
10. Hell of a Life... nice beat... the War Pigs reference... whatever... low minded subject matter... like the rest of this album
11. Blame Game... oh.. look at me... I can sing curse songs... be impressed... decent melody and keys... didn't need the outro
12. Lost... Bon indie boy... what are you doing here? Kinda lame.
13. Who will survive? Me! Thankfully that's over.
1 star for Pusha... forget the rest
1
Feb 14 2024
Elastica
Elastica
Thanks for introducing me Wire in a roundabout way!
4
Feb 15 2024
Street Signs
Ozomatli
I mess around with all the elements they are trying to use here, but despite the diversity they still sound like trash.
1
Feb 16 2024
Green
R.E.M.
I don't listen to REM enough. Stand and Orange Crush are two of my all time favorite songs. I truly appreciate Stipe, but at times his vocals are a little to whiny.
4
Feb 17 2024
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Meh... I'd have to be in a rare mood to enjoy this
2
Feb 18 2024
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
Hmm... some of it was enticing... some not so much... but I wanna check it out again
4
Feb 19 2024
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
As a Doors fan, I've been sleeping on this album. Great listen.
5
Feb 20 2024
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
God Only Knows is one of the best songs ever crafted.
5
Feb 21 2024
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Not my favorite by Drake. I feel he was forced to make a more pop-friendly album. I still love it though.
4
Feb 22 2024
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I wished the frat boys that listened to this... actually listened to this
4
Feb 23 2024
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Kinda hard to find. It was fine.
3
Feb 24 2024
The Band
The Band
Lots of duds on this record. Some songs had promise, but an overall unpleasant experience.
2
Feb 25 2024
Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
As much as I love the Spanish language, I really don't listen to much salsa music.
That being said, I have respect for Rubén Blades because how much I love his home country of Panamá.
Additionally I didn't realize Willie Colón is a trombonist. Which is an instrument that I've enjoyed a lot recently. Especially after discovering the music of Rita Payés.
This is a super pleasant listen and although I'm vaguely familiar with Blades and Colón's music... I feel that I should explore it a bit more.
4
Feb 26 2024
The Joshua Tree
U2
I tend to avoid overhyped stuff... so I've never listened to this although I've definitely been aware of it.
First 3 songs are classics. In God's Country, One Tree Hill, Exit, and Mothers of the Disappeared are solid listens. Definitely a 5 star album.
5
Feb 27 2024
Odelay
Beck
Oh.. yeah... the shaggy dog album. Good stuff.
4
Feb 28 2024
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
I usually don't do agro rock nowadays. I'd mess with this if I was in a rare mood. I'm more familiar with Far Beyond Driven.
3
Feb 29 2024
Kala
M.I.A.
Do I even need to listen to this? It is one of my favorite album from that era. Let me re-listen. MIA COMING BACK WITH POWER POWER. yep. Oh yeah BirdFlu.. drums 🥁 kids and SQUAWK! Boyz.. infectious rhythm. check. JIMMY AAJA throwback disco. 20 Dollar... the sequel to last album's 10 Dollar but this time you get AK's with Pixies throwbacks. WHERE IS MY MIND? XR2... Where were in you 92? Whistle whistle blow blow 🤯🤯🤯
Oh yeah that Paper Planes song that blew up a year after this album was released. Got her on the Super Bowl where she properly gave Corporate America the middle finger 🖕
Still a 5 star to me
5
Mar 01 2024
Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
Two of my favorite artists back to back. A solid 4. Good stuff.
4
Mar 02 2024
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
This album changed my perspective on electro music. Another favorite artist.
5
Mar 03 2024
Highly Evolved
The Vines
Good and bad... kinda forgettable in spots. 3.5
3
Mar 04 2024
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
Oh... something new. I like the guitar and music overall.... Especially on Do You Compute. Not feeling the vocals.
There is so much interesting music here... but those damn vocals.
Okay.. in an odd way Super Unison's vocals reminds me of listening to Incesticide for the first time. I think I can forgive these vocals for the long-form experimental sonic goodies.
I've been won over. 5 stars.
5
Mar 05 2024
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Didn't do much for me. Night Train and I'll Go Crazy were the best tracks.
2
Mar 06 2024
Guero
Beck
Hell Yes!
5
Mar 07 2024
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
I know this album well.. Thanks to my son and the Dissect podcast. Although I appreciate the artistry, but I try to avoid music with certain language... and this album has all of that language.
Despite the cons... the use of poetry, storytelling, nods to jazz and the history of African-American music such as Parliament, James Brown, and G-Funk. But the inner turmoil presented in "these walls" and "the blacker the berry" are what really make this album special.
Too bad about the language
4
Mar 08 2024
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
Ohhh Talk Talk... I've heard many great things, but haven't listened to them much.
Sounds very 80's so far. It's good overall. Feeling a 3.
3
Mar 09 2024
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Swipe Left
2
Mar 10 2024
Soul Mining
The The
I've casually listened a few times. Seems slightly above average.
4
Mar 11 2024
John Prine
John Prine
I first heard this about 3 years and was in complete amazement. I adore this album.
5
Mar 12 2024
Thriller
Michael Jackson
I was prepared to hate this album. I'm a biased Prince fan after all. It's good. Really good. I thought I was looking at a greatest hits track list. Still... nothing I would be likely to return to often.
4
Mar 13 2024
Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
2
Mar 14 2024
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Hmmm... way too long... but had a few good tracks.
3
Mar 15 2024
No Other
Gene Clark
Some good moments. Would listen to again.
4
Mar 16 2024
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
3
Mar 17 2024
Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
Something about this displeases me.
2
Mar 18 2024
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Not perfect but I am far more forgiven towards Mr. Lennon.
4
Mar 19 2024
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Hot take. This album would be perfect without Time and Money.
4
Mar 20 2024
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
A fine album. I'd have to be in the mood.
3
Mar 21 2024
Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
It's not bad. I would not recommend it to anyone.
2
Mar 22 2024
Groovin'
The Young Rascals
A pleasant surprise. I'll add this whole album to my regular rotation
5
Mar 23 2024
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
One of the pivotal albums of my life
5
Mar 24 2024
Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
Probably my favorite King Crimson album so far
5
Mar 25 2024
All Directions
The Temptations
Thankful for a short album. I only liked 2 tracks. Not interested in the rest.
1
Mar 26 2024
The Score
Fugees
I wonder if I still own this CD? 🤔
4
Mar 27 2024
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Kathleen Hanna wrote Kurt smells like teen spirit... because he smelled like her bandmate. Then she later was in this fun group.
5
Mar 28 2024
Nixon
Lambchop
The greatest delivered lyric of all time.
"The kids out in the street
Take their toys and break them
And look at them, then walk away"
5
Mar 29 2024
The Slider
T. Rex
Another favorite of mine. I heard the song Slider on a Coca-Cola commercial and looked up the song. The Shins did a cover of Baby Boomerang.
5
Mar 30 2024
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Much better than I anticipated
5
Mar 31 2024
The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Interesting enough
4
Apr 01 2024
Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
Very interesting. Not something I would return to often, but it definitely is not boring
4
Apr 02 2024
In Rainbows
Radiohead
I downloaded this when it was offered free to the public. My 2nd favorite Radiohead album. A classic in my books.
5
Apr 03 2024
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Difficult vocals to love. I liked a few songs.
2
Apr 04 2024
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
I've never understood the hype for this one. It's good, but not a favorite
3
Apr 05 2024
Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
A decent collection of old folk tunes. Cool by me.
3
Apr 06 2024
Low
David Bowie
The 1st Bowie album that I owned
5
Apr 07 2024
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
Very interesting stuff
5
Apr 08 2024
Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
I need to listen to it more, I generally like this band
4
Apr 09 2024
1999
Prince
I wanted to seriously listen to this before rating it. So silly. I know this album throughly. I'd never give it anything less than a 5
5
Apr 10 2024
High Violet
The National
Not the National that I enjoy
3
Apr 11 2024
Dear Science
TV On The Radio
It's nice. I've never been a big fan, but I like it
3
Apr 12 2024
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Not my favorite collection of Wu songs, but I definitely respect some of these tracks
3
Apr 13 2024
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
I took my time approaching this one. I prefer early Cohen before his voice deepened. This was a delight.
5
Apr 14 2024
Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
This doesn't belong on this list.
2
Apr 15 2024
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
I've always thought this was overhyped. I prefer earlier Talking Heads
3
Apr 16 2024
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Musically interesting 70's soft rock. A few really great songs.
4
Apr 17 2024
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
A CLASSIC.The best hip-hop album ever.
5
Apr 18 2024
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Meh... whatever
2
Apr 19 2024
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Much much better than I remembered
5
Apr 20 2024
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
The album that changed REM from a band that I respected... to a band that I love
5
Apr 21 2024
Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab
I randomly picked up a Stereolab cd in the early 2000s and have been a fan ever since.
5
Apr 22 2024
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
4
Apr 23 2024
Grace
Jeff Buckley
I've tried and tried and tried to like this... but I do not.
Seems overhyped. I prefer his father's music.
2
Apr 24 2024
Ten
Pearl Jam
5 stars for Black alone
5
Apr 25 2024
Rubber Soul
Beatles
My favorite beatles album
5
Apr 26 2024
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
Not a fan. Really does nothing for me. Other than 'all I wanna do'
2
Apr 27 2024
Frank
Amy Winehouse
I like Amy, but not necessarily her music.
3
Apr 28 2024
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Not really interested other than the classics
2
Apr 29 2024
Rip It Up
Orange Juice
It was slightly better than a 3. I'm being a little generous.
4
Apr 30 2024
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Jazz for the uninitiated
5
May 01 2024
World Clique
Deee-Lite
Kinda everything I hate vocally, plus musically not interesting
1
May 02 2024
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I expected more out of this. Slightly disappointed
3
May 03 2024
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
One of my favorite albums from the 60's. Kinda corny in spots, but I still love it
5
May 04 2024
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
It's okay
3
May 05 2024
D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
I like challenging music, although sections of this doesn't seem very musical. Weeping was my favorite track. Might work on those oddball dreamscape playlists that I tend to make.
3
May 06 2024
Copper Blue
Sugar
Kinda meh... Kinda cool... should be a 3... but I'm being generous because I feel this could grow on me
4
May 07 2024
The Wall
Pink Floyd
Not my favorite Floyd... but amazing overall
5
May 08 2024
Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
Hmm... I like the idea... I dislike the execution
2
May 09 2024
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Heavy nostalgia points. Big plus for Latin Simon for introducing me to Ibrahim Ferrer.
5
May 10 2024
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Yes sir! Great music
5
May 11 2024
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
This probably requires multiple listens to truly appreciate it.
4
May 12 2024
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Listened to it before. Owned it before. Still like it
4
May 13 2024
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Interesting discovery for me. Between 3 and 4.... leaning 3.
3
May 14 2024
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
A whole generation slept on this man's music.
5
May 15 2024
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Decent background music
3
May 16 2024
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2
May 17 2024
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Okay... I've hated Elvis all of my life. Public Enemy didn't help with my anti-Elvis world view. I've recently softened a bit considering his influence on other acts such as the Beatles. Still not my thing.
2
May 18 2024
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Okay... I guess I'll listen to one of my all time favorites... again. Fair warning ANY Marvin album is gonna get a 5 from me.
5
May 19 2024
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
A bona-fide classic
5
May 20 2024
Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
I like noise rock. I'm indifferent to this attempt of noise rock.
1
May 21 2024
Bad
Michael Jackson
I've never been a Michael Jackson fan, but we're listening to this only made my opinion of Michael Jackson even worse. The few songs that I thought I liked were actually worse than I remembered. When thinking of the song "Bad" I can never see Michael Jackson as a bad ass character. Therefore this song oddly reminds me of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef where Drake called himself Michael Jackson. I concor both are fake badasses. I'll take Jackson's advice and leave him alone.
2
May 22 2024
Kenya
Machito
Busy jazz. Bop. Latin percussions. Nice. Not that boring Kenny G smooth jazz shite. I question the validity of the word Mulence. 🤔
Yeah... just nice. Nothing that I'd wanna come back to. Gimme Dizzy's Manteca over these songs.
2
May 23 2024
Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
I'm mesmerized by PJ. This won an award. I play it often. I'll be generous and give it a 5.
5
May 24 2024
A Northern Soul
The Verve
Not bad. Missing songs on spotify link, but there is a Remastered version with the missing songs. Got caught up working with this on repeat... and it didn't outwear it's welcome.
4
May 25 2024
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
I like Dolly as a person and celeb, but not much of a fan of her music.
2
May 26 2024
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Apple Music put this above Nina and Mary J.
Whatever?!
1
May 27 2024
Millions Now Living Will Never Die
Tortoise
Over the past 15 years I've listened to a little Tortoise off and on (mainly TNT). Never a deep dive, but they always stand out as a band worth noting. I'm happy to sit with this album.
Oh... I'm 100% into this. I'll probably spend all day listening to related Chicago indie and jazz. Stuff like The Sea and Cake, Brokeback, Isotope 217, Chicago Underground [duo, trio or whatever], plus whatever Rob Mazurek is up to nowadays
5
May 28 2024
Play
Moby
It's okay. I'm just not that interested
3
May 29 2024
Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Good points... but some skippable moments
3
May 30 2024
Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Some nice moments, I'd probably like to revisit the 2nd track... not much else
3
May 31 2024
Take Me Apart
Kelela
I'm vaugley familiar with her work. It's never really interested that much.
2
Jun 01 2024
Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
It really didn't catch my ear
3
Jun 02 2024
Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
My initial listen didn't impress me much.
2
Jun 03 2024
Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
One of my favorite songwriters of the past 20 years. Too bad he got caught up in some cancel culture hype. Is he a saint, nope. But I still enjoy his music. And is releasing tons of music... although the media will not mention it. Good stuff... just stay away from the recent singles of live covers.
5
Jun 04 2024
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
One of my favorites from the 70's. His obviously spiritual search led him places that mainstream culture really don't understand... but that spirit of openness and seeking is what makes his albums special.
5
Jun 05 2024
En-Tact
The Shamen
Not good
1
Jun 06 2024
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
I like it. I hate the cover.
4
Jun 07 2024
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Actually something that I haven't gotten around to listening to. Definitely a classic
5
Jun 08 2024
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
I'm not digging the live versions
2
Jun 09 2024
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Probably better than I think it is. I think I prefer the EP with No Cars Go
4
Jun 10 2024
The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
Psychedelic Rock is a favorite genre of mine. This release (some would argue) solidified the sound of the genre.
5
Jun 11 2024
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
A pleasant little listen
4
Jun 12 2024
Fever Ray
Fever Ray
My kinda weird, but strangely danceable. Kinda scary
4
Jun 13 2024
Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
It's like your cool, slightly moody older cousin showed up with a guitar and some angst. 4 out of 5 stars just because.
4
Jun 14 2024
Is This It
The Strokes
I finally listened to the naked hip album... and kept wonder Is This It?
2
Jun 15 2024
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Sounds like the soundtrack to a horror movie you can't stop watching. Scared the crap outta me when I first listened to it.
5
Jun 16 2024
S&M
Metallica
Symphonic metal? More like Metallica muzzled.
2
Jun 17 2024
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
A musical puzzle box. It may be a masterpiece, depending on who you ask. I'm completely on the fence
3
Jun 18 2024
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Like the 'burbs... boring and completely uninspired
2
Jun 19 2024
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I, II, & IV are my favorites of the LZ catalog. Why doesn't III resonate as much? Is it all those mandolins? It's a classic, no doubt, just a different flavor.
5
Jun 20 2024
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
A psychedelic journey into Jimi Hendrix's mind, filled with fuzzy guitars, cosmic lyrics, and mind-bending wah-wah. "Little Wing" is a classic, and the whole album hints at the magnificent Electric Ladyland to come.
5
Jun 21 2024
Truth
Jeff Beck
I'm surprised I liked this as much as I did
5
Jun 22 2024
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
It's a classic. I love it, BUT there are sections that lower the score. Specially forgettable songs like Saturn and If It's Magic. Plus the non-musical moments on Black Man and Isn't She Lovely hurt the replay value. There is some pure magic on this album, like Knocks Me Off My Feet, but I'm giving it a 4 overall.
4
Jun 23 2024
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Great songs, but not something I'd revisit often
4
Jun 24 2024
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
I kinda hate it. Pass
1
Jun 25 2024
Moon Safari
Air
It's okay. Not my thing
3
Jun 26 2024
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Not my favorite Heads album, but not weak at all. An enjoyable listen throughout
5
Jun 27 2024
Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
Just a quirky, genre-bending fever dream of an album. Ska? Surf rock? Zombie singalongs? Sure, why not.
4
Jun 28 2024
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
It's kinda pretentious, but it's beautiful and a pleasant listen.
5
Jun 29 2024
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
It's really good. I need to revisit more.
3
Jun 30 2024
Bummed
Happy Mondays
Not something that I really like
2
Jul 01 2024
Violator
Depeche Mode
Actually better than I expected. Lots of childhood favorites from the radio
4
Jul 02 2024
Blunderbuss
Jack White
Not horrible, but not something that I'd wanna come back to. Maybe if I let it grow on me
3
Jul 03 2024
Bright Flight
Silver Jews
Hmmm? Surprised this is on here. I think I prefer the 98 album more. Some good moments, but his voice is kinda hard to get into
4
Jul 04 2024
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
I'm sure I would appreciate this more in the early 70's, but I'm not feeling it. Although I can see that it may have influenced Bowie?
3
Jul 05 2024
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
I'm on my haterade today. A few hits. I'm not feeling nothing else
3
Jul 06 2024
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
I've never been a fan. Good radio stuff tho
2
Jul 07 2024
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Maggot Brain? Pure Eddie Hazel genius melting your face off (in the best way). Essential, mind-bending funk. Get into it.
5
Jul 08 2024
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Prince, that weirdo. Sign o' the Times? Double album bullshit, right? Turns out, the guy's a freak. Can't decide if he wants to funk you up, make you cry, or just get plain bizarre. But damn, it works. Like finding a fifty-dollar bill in a gutter. You listen, and you're hooked, even if you hate yourself a little for it.
5
Jul 09 2024
Hot Fuss
The Killers
I knew a few songs. Better than expected
4
Jul 10 2024
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
1000000% better than her bro
5
Jul 11 2024
Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Just not a fan. I'm getting a neutered Velvet Underground vibe mixed with some Elvis fandom. Maybe some sex appeal for those interested, but it's all miserable and pretentious to me.
1
Jul 12 2024
The Sensual World
Kate Bush
I actually own this on cd because of Maxwell. I've never really dug it. I've tried a few times. Another musician that others love and I don't get. Maybe one day 🤷🏻♂️
3
Jul 13 2024
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
I'm not a live album person
1
Jul 14 2024
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
More of this fella? I don't get it. Never have
1
Jul 15 2024
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Tons of Smiths and Bush records recently. Not my favorite artists
2
Jul 16 2024
Funeral
Arcade Fire
Their best work... other than the EP that preceded this. They fell off after this record.
4
Jul 17 2024
Out of Step
Minor Threat
Not for me
1
Jul 18 2024
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Once again, not for me. Music is fine, but I find the vocals and lyrics sooooo fake. Trying to sound like a cliche and succeeded.
2
Jul 19 2024
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Sounds like the Stones
3
Jul 20 2024
Hotel California
Eagles
Definitely a classic. Lots of hits.
4
Jul 21 2024
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
Over-produced, over-hyped, some good elements... but not quality... the industry was trying to make a Eminem clone to sell music to white kids. Not interested
2
Jul 22 2024
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
3rd Bush album in 11 albums. She's just meh to me. Sorry fans
3
Jul 23 2024
Live!
Fela Kuti
Oh yea... I'm gonna rock this all night long
5
Jul 24 2024
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
This is nice. I'd listen again.
4
Jul 25 2024
Station To Station
David Bowie
Worth exploring more
4
Jul 26 2024
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
I wanted to like this. Especially knowing that Nick Cave did a version of Knoxville. Just not for me
2
Jul 27 2024
Amnesiac
Radiohead
I like the texture
4
Jul 28 2024
California
American Music Club
I'd definitely play this more often it it was on spotify
5
Jul 29 2024
Imagine
John Lennon
Some special songs here
4
Jul 30 2024
Brothers
The Black Keys
Nice sound. I'd listen to it again
5
Jul 31 2024
Kenza
Khaled
Sounds like noise to me... and not the good kind
1
Aug 01 2024
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Contagious angsty and energetic fun.
5
Aug 02 2024
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
¡Ay, mis oídos!
1
Aug 03 2024
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Catchy tunes about breakups and heartache. Your mom probably loves this.
3
Aug 04 2024
Purple Rain
Prince
Purple prose, purple clothes, purple everything. Somehow, it works.
5
Aug 05 2024
Dry
PJ Harvey
Kurdt liked it
5
Aug 06 2024
...And Justice For All
Metallica
A 70-minute workout for your neck muscles. Solos shred, riffs roar, and even the missing bass can't dampen this thrashterpiece!
5
Aug 07 2024
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
A collection of songs that I like to revisit every so often. There are some real gems
4
Aug 08 2024
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Slept on by way too many
4
Aug 09 2024
Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Why is this even on the list?
1
Aug 10 2024
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Damn, an Elvis record that I actually like
4
Aug 11 2024
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
I love Cave, but I'd understand why people don't dig this
2
Aug 12 2024
Abraxas
Santana
Legit classic.
5
Aug 13 2024
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Standard blues rock.. which I like... but I don't love this
2
Aug 14 2024
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
Never did anything for me
2
Aug 15 2024
Horses
Patti Smith
I honestly don't even need to listen to this to review, but I'll gladly listen to it again. Probably the 20th time that I've revisted this album this year.
Patti Smith's "Horses" is a raw, poetic masterpiece that transcends genres. Her cover of "Gloria" isn't just the best version, it's a reclamation, a bold statement of female power in a male-dominated rock scene. The album's fusion of spoken word and rock paved the way for proto-punk and cemented Smith's place as a vital influence on generations of musicians, especially women in rock.
5
Aug 16 2024
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Pretty good. Nice vibe.
4
Aug 17 2024
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Yeah... it's cool and all... I'm just to sleepy for this vibe at the moment
3
Aug 18 2024
Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Prog Rock... it's okay
3
Aug 19 2024
Face to Face
The Kinks
I feel I've should have been listening to this one already
4
Aug 20 2024
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
I listened to this way too much back in the day.
5
Aug 21 2024
The Cars
The Cars
Perfect? Is it PERFECT?
5
Aug 22 2024
A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
Standard R&B fair to me. Nothing special
2
Aug 23 2024
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
Meh. It's fine. Has a few great moments, but boring overall
3
Aug 24 2024
21
Adele
Loved her for years. Good stuff
4
Aug 25 2024
Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
Fun punk that I didn't know existed. Gay Advert seemed to a bad ass bassist.
4
Aug 26 2024
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Lost a star for that weak a$$ Steamroller Blues. Sing the blues if you're gonna sing the blues. Other stuff is pretty nice tho.
2
Aug 27 2024
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
"Birth of the Cool" is a solid Miles Davis album, showcasing his early experimentation with a more laid-back, orchestral sound. It's interesting and well-played, but not my top pick from his discography.
4
Aug 28 2024
Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
One of my favorite albums of the mid to late 90's
5
Aug 29 2024
Before And After Science
Brian Eno
4 stars simply for..
Kings Lead Hat
=
Talking Head
Kinda blew my mind
4
Aug 30 2024
OK Computer
Radiohead
It humors me that the internet calls this album OKC
5
Aug 31 2024
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
I just watched a YouTube video about them performing on the Rolling Stones tongue. Fun coincidence. But in general, I'm not a fan. Tuesday's Gone is an amazing song tho
3
Sep 01 2024
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
Shouldn't be on the list
1
Sep 02 2024
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Was somewhat familiar, but better than I expected.
4
Sep 03 2024
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Nice enough. I'd have to be in the mood
3
Sep 04 2024
Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
0 interest in this dribble
1
Sep 05 2024
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
I heard someone say Johnny got better with age. I think I agree.
4
Sep 09 2024
Hysteria
Def Leppard
Air drummed to this in my pre-teen days. Highly recommended.
5
Sep 12 2024
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
My least favorite of the Jimi studio albums is still a gem
5
Oct 04 2024
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Aww... basically all nostalgia for me. The stuff I listen to as a 13 year old. Not recommended for everyone. But it definitely showed me another world.
4
Oct 05 2024
Diamond Life
Sade
Wished we could do half stars. I'm gonna Fantano this with a Light 4. I didn't expect the intro to Smooth Operator lol
4
Oct 06 2024
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
Garbage
1
Oct 07 2024
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron
Wished this was on Spotify. From what I'm hearing on yt, sounds like something to vibe to
4
Oct 08 2024
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Zeppelin are legends for a reason
5
Oct 09 2024
Country Life
Roxy Music
Classic cover, unimpressive music
2
Oct 10 2024
Black Monk Time
The Monks
Oh... much better than I expected. Find it on YouTube
5
Oct 11 2024
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Some classic songs, but not to appealing overall.
3
Oct 12 2024
Superunknown
Soundgarden
Ugh.. one of my favorite albums of all time. An easy 5 stars
5
Oct 13 2024
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
I came with an open mind, but still wasn't impressed. I think this wave of metal music just isn't for me.
2
Nov 18 2024
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
A favorite of mine. Even though I hardly consider their music by the album, their discography is more like a collection of favorite songs. I guess I came across a few of these songs because of the movie about The Doors.
5
Mar 13 2025
Nevermind
Nirvana
This album changed music for decades. We need another Nirvana because popular music has gotten stale again.
5
Mar 18 2025
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Despite loving the heavy experimentation of the "& Nico" album, this is my favorite Velvet Underground record.
5
Apr 30 2025
Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
One of the few records that I bought cheap on vinyl when I started collected. I wasn't certain what to expect, but loved many of the songs on this record. 3.5 stars if that was an option, but I'll keep it at 3
3
Jun 05 2025
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Pleasant, but not my thing
3
Jul 17 2025
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Got this randomly from a record store mystery CD grab bag. I enjoyed it. Still do.
3
Jul 24 2025
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
A classic. War Pigs, Paranoid, & Iron Man are well loved songs. Planet Caravan and Electric Funeral are my personal favorites.
5
Aug 12 2025
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Pleasant enough. Classic for certain, but I'd have to be in the mood for it
2