Nov 28 2023
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
It feels very contradictory to call myself a music lover while having never dived into Bob Dylan's work before - it's all very intimidating and his work comes on a pedestal that makes it hard for me to be unbiased. The bluesy first half this record is a hard listen for me, the folksy back half is certainly more of my cup of tea. The harmonica feels less harsh in the acoustic setting for some reason. I wonder what I'm not seeing - none of these songs are familiar to me so while there is no nostalgic cloud of vision, there is also a missing historical context that reading a wikipedia article just doesn't fill. I'm not sure I'd reach for this album again, but I sure appreciate it's existence.
Best track: It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
4
Nov 29 2023
Is This It
The Strokes
Hard to believe this is a pre-9/11 album. So fresh and undeniably fun - in retrospect has had an immeasurable influence on the scene. No faults
5
Nov 30 2023
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Walking through the city on my way to work, sun in my eyes and suddenly life is so much better because of this record. Frank Sinatra has a way of making the world feel so much smaller in the best way possible - I am in love in the same way you are in love!!!
5
Dec 01 2023
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
5: Feels wrong to listen to this without a cold beer in hand.
Instantly fell in the love with this record - itโs going on heavy rotation. I found myself singing along to the hooks by the 2nd chorus, and humming melodies long after the album was over.
5
Dec 02 2023
Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Taylor Swift was right when she said I donโt have to pretend to like acid rock.
3
Dec 03 2023
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
being gay is a gift, and i want to dance!!
5
Dec 04 2023
Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
To be honest, my only previous exposure to Brian Eno was the work he did with Coldplay. Iโd always thought of him as a musical genius and said that โone dayโ Iโd listen to Music for Airports. Glad that this is on the list - even though ambient music isnโt my thing (I fought many times with myself to skip to the next track when the repetition was getting to me), I found an appreciation for the art of minimalism and restraint. I donโt know if Iโll come back to this one though.
4
Dec 05 2023
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Didnโt love it, didnโt hate it. Will have to come back to it again one day and see if my opinion changes.
3
Dec 06 2023
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
I have such a heavy bias against The Stones - I find Mick Jagger insufferable and the music uncompelling. Misogynistic at best and unlistenable at worst. I appreciate the innovation to the scene but Iโll leave it there.
1
Dec 07 2023
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I'll be the first to go and bat for Coldplay - there are legitimate critiques in terms of how their sound has evolved over time but its hard to deny how strong their first two albums are. AROBTTH is soft rock pop perfection - whether you appreciate it or not, the hooks continue to hook.
5
Dec 08 2023
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
1
Dec 10 2023
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Easiest 5 stars yet. Paul Simon is a genius and itโs an honour to get to listen to his work.
5
Dec 17 2023
War
U2
Iโve been U2-adjacent for most of my life, and Sunday Bloody Sunday has been a favourite of mine since Paramore covered them years back. Such a solid record.
5
Dec 22 2023
Kimono My House
Sparks
Iโm so indifferent about this one. Not a lot to love but none to hate either.
2
Dec 23 2023
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Iโm probably too young to understand the Elvis Costello lore and thatโs okay. His voice is grating enough to be unenjoyable to my hear, but the way he crafts his voice is undoubtedly interesting. Voice as the instrument etc etc. Not for me but clearly a pioneer and I canโt knock that. Probably wonโt be returning to listen anytime soon.
Also Olivia Rodrigo/her collaborators were very clearly inspired by the Pump It Up riff for Brutal.
3
Dec 24 2023
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Hell yeah, this record is FUN. Itโs absolutely all over the place, but the energy pulsing through the veins is electric. Have to knock a star for how jarring all of these songs sound together on one record but there are some bangers in the mix. Jazz rock absolutely bangs. Solid 4
4
Jan 09 2024
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
loved it
4
Jan 11 2024
C'est Chic
CHIC
3
Jan 14 2024
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
the highs are so incredibly high, that the lower tracks feel more lacklustre than they actually are. really solid work across the board, and an excellent album. in reality this is a 4.5 star.
4
Jan 31 2024
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
always a tough admission to accept that every man in my life is actually correct. this is a phenomenal record.
5
Feb 26 2025
Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Couldnโt get into it - not my style
1