Nov 22 2023
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Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Music is alright, but track lengths are way too long. Started to drag on, especially the final track.
2
Nov 23 2023
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Brothers
The Black Keys
Solid album with a classic FIFA tune on there.
4
Nov 24 2023
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Good album will listen again.
4
Nov 25 2023
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The Next Day
David Bowie
Actually enjoyed this more than the Hunky Dory album, despite not knowing any of the songs. Not enough for it to get more than 3 stars though.
3
Nov 26 2023
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
Really enjoyed this, will listen to more Elliott Smith.
5
Nov 27 2023
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
There's a few good songs on here. Changes is the perfect soundtrack to sexy Shrek and Donkey, whilst Life on Mars? is decent. A few others I hadn't heard before were alright. But not really a fan overall, so I can't go above 3 stars for this.
3
Nov 28 2023
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Sunshine Hit Me
The Bees
Enjoyed the vibes of this. Punchbag was a good tune. Will check them out more.
4
Nov 29 2023
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
Not horrific like the other Public Image Ltd album we've had. But still not good.
2
Nov 30 2023
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Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
Not terrible but pretty boring.
2
Dec 01 2023
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Really enjoyed the opening track, thought it could be a high scorer. Rest of the album was just OK.
3
Dec 02 2023
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Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Assumed this would be horrific from the album title. It wasn't as bad as I expected. But found it quite boring, and really dragged on.
I'll give it 2 stars for not being terrible, and for some great song names that sound like something we'd come up with.
2
Dec 03 2023
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Not his best album.
Might be rating it harshly, but loved the acoustic vibes on Either/Or, and this isn't the same. Reminds me of the Beatles at times, which shouldn't be a bad thing, but it's less to my taste.
Will listen to his other albums. I'm sure I'll listen to this one again, but will more likely stick to Either/Or.
3
Dec 04 2023
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Solid rock album. Haven't really listened to Deep Purple before, other than Smoke on the Water. Will have to put them on more often.
4
Dec 05 2023
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Is This It
The Strokes
Solid album with some recognisable tunes.
4
Dec 06 2023
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Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Really liked this. Never heard of her before, will listen to more.
5
Dec 07 2023
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Close To You
Carpenters
Cheesy album photo and music. Not my kind of thing. But can't deny it's quite good.
3
Dec 08 2023
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The Clash
The Clash
Might be feeling generous, but thought this whole album was awesome.
5
Dec 09 2023
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Parts of the album I really liked, other parts not so much. Probably won't listen to them again.
3
Dec 10 2023
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NEU! 75
Neu!
Was nice to listen to in the background whilst running. Can also imagine it'd be good for falling asleep to.
3
Dec 11 2023
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Good album will listen to more.
5
Dec 12 2023
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Our Aim Is To Satisfy
Red Snapper
Going back to this album that I missed. Actually really enjoyed it. Think this kind of music is growing on me. Going to download it to put on as background music in the car.
4
Dec 13 2023
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Only knew a few Alice Cooper songs before this album and didn't really know what to expect.
Was a solid mid-table album with a few good tunes. Would like to hear more of his stuff.
3
Dec 14 2023
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Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
Really good, if all 'indie rock' was like this I'd listen to it much more.
Will check out more from this band.
4
Dec 15 2023
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
I do enjoy some Frank Sinatra, even if a lot of it does sound similar. Also gives me Fallout New Vegas vibes.
4
Dec 16 2023
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Not for me. Shout out to another Shrek song though.
2
Dec 17 2023
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Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Marginally preferred the German album to the English one, bit more expressive. Either way, it's a mid table album for me.
3
Dec 18 2023
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
3
Dec 19 2023
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Synchronicity
The Police
Sat down on the plane and started listening this album. The first half was not a good soundtrack to a turbulent take off, with Mother really exacerbating the anxiety.
Then all of a sudden I was soaring through the clouds to Every Breath You Take. I hadn't read the tracklist, so this was a lovely surprise. Enjoyed King of Pain just as much, and the rest of the album was lovely.
3
Dec 20 2023
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Really expected to hate this album, having listened to quite a few synth-pop and new wave albums already. Also listened to Cars on repeat about 1000000 times back in Music Tech at school, so am pretty done with that track.
However, I actually quite enjoyed this album. Maybe my ears are getting used to the genre. Fair play Gary got some use out of that 'Cars' riff, it must feature in some slightly altered format across half of the album. Decent listen though.
4
Dec 22 2023
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Good vibes but too many rattling noises. Respect the various instruments used. Something I would expect to hear on a cruise. He has got better songs on other albums.
2
Dec 23 2023
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Good shit, will listen to again.
5
Dec 24 2023
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Bright Flight
Silver Jews
3
Dec 25 2023
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4
Dec 26 2023
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
4
Dec 27 2023
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Headquarters
The Monkees
3
Dec 28 2023
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Arise
Sepultura
Enjoyed it but not a big Sepultura fan.
3
Dec 29 2023
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
4
Dec 30 2023
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5
Dec 31 2023
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
4
Jan 01 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
4
Jan 02 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
3
Jan 03 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Gave it a few listens, got better each time. Love that grizzly French voice.
4
Jan 04 2024
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Eagles
Eagles
Loved it. The only Eagles song I really knew before was Hotel California. Will listen to them more.
5
Jan 05 2024
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
Never heard of him before, big fan of this. Will check out more Q-Tip. Gives me Dough and Oil background music vibes.
4
Jan 06 2024
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Feel harsh, but I over-scored some of my earlier 2s.
Tracks are too long, started track 1 on my way to work and was still going on the way home.
Reckon I might enjoy it more if I was off my face in La Bicicleteria in Sevilla, drinking their homemade orange wine.
I just don't really 'get' Jazz music. It's not you John Coltrane, it's me.
2
Jan 07 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Will listen to more Rush.
4
Jan 08 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Kids is an absolute FIFA classic. Electric Feel is decent, would stick that on a playlist. The little tune at the start of Time to Pretend gets you going.
But these are just a few nuggets of gold amongst what is otherwise a pile of shit.
2
Jan 09 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Enjoy the Silence is an alright tune, which is apt considering I'd find more enjoyment in 47-minutes of silence than listening to this album again.
1
Jan 10 2024
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
Started off thinking it was shit, but it was a grower not a shower, and after a while I started to enjoy it somewhat.
Not enough to rank it alongside my other 3 stars. But I will listen to more of them, and perhaps it will continue to grow.
Definitely not one for the gym. Probably not the best whilst driving. Potentially alright in the bath, if you've munched down a handful of mushrooms beforehand.
2
Jan 11 2024
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Not keen on this one .
2
Jan 12 2024
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Face to Face
The Kinks
Sunny Afternoon is a good tune, but it's a miracle I got that far into the album to hear it. It's the 2nd night running I've almost fallen asleep at the wheel, listening to these albums whilst driving home.
Another quick listen before bed and maybe I just wasn't in the mood. Not a driving album, but it's not bad.
3 stars - I doubt I'll revisit it again.
3
Jan 13 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Endured this one better than the last Depeche Mode album.
2
Jan 14 2024
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
Music for making love to. Will get this on in Spain.
Might have got 5 stars had I listened to it whilst balls deep.
4
Jan 15 2024
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Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
Horrific
1
Jan 16 2024
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Raw Power
The Stooges
Solid mid table album.
3
Jan 17 2024
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Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Surprisingly better than I expected it to be.
4
Jan 18 2024
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
Awesome vibes.
5
Jan 19 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
It's alright but probably won't go back to it.
3
Jan 20 2024
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1984
Van Halen
Great songs.
5
Jan 21 2024
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Another great album. 2 days in a row we've had some classic Guitar Hero tunes, so much nostalgia. What a tune Today is.
5
Jan 22 2024
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Got better on the 2nd listen.
3
Jan 23 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Very good.
4
Jan 24 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Found this a bit boring, but its not bad.
3
Jan 25 2024
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
This was pretty shit. Some songs are far too long - Maybe Your Baby drags on.
Not even 'Superstition' or 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' can save it from 1 star. I'm not actually sure whether I even like these songs.
Raquel was not happy with me playing this in the morning. She preferred the noise of the neighbours building their new bathroom.
"So much peace now" - Raquel, after the album finished.
1
Jan 26 2024
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
Was very pleasant to listen to during a sunny run in Spain.
3
Jan 27 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Surprised that I actually enjoyed this, could see myself listening to more.
Giving it an extra star, for being not only a bearable jazz album, but an enjoyable one.
4
Jan 28 2024
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
Thought I might enjoy this at the start, but it got more and more boring. Album length way too long, far too many tracks. Nothing particularly interesting, apart from the random Body Count song, which isn't much better and seems completely out of place. Best part was the Black Sabbath sample, and the amusing intro thing for track 2.
1
Jan 29 2024
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Imagine
John Lennon
The album was alright, nothing special. Imagine is obviously a big tune.
Good album length, wouldn't want any more.
Probably won't listen again.
3
Jan 30 2024
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
Gave me Christmas movie vibes. And Disney movie vibes.
3
Jan 31 2024
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The Stooges
The Stooges
Enjoyable album. Not sure about the 10-minute track. Some of the guitar reminds me of Jimi Hendrix. Will have to listen to more of them in the future.
3
Feb 01 2024
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Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Enjoyed some of the songs. Good background music. Destroy Rock & Roll was very annoying.
2
Feb 02 2024
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
Fuck me thank god it's over.
1
Feb 03 2024
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Abbey Road
Beatles
Not bad
5
Feb 04 2024
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Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Wrote this review after listening whilst getting ready in the morning:
Clint Eastwood might be one of the best individul songs so far. But that doesn't save the rest of the album, which could well be a collaboration between John Lydon and The Residents.
Gave it another listen in the evening, this time whilst as a passenger in the car:
It was like listening to a different album, much better than I first thought. Context definitely isn't for losers when judging these. It did start to drag on though.
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3
Feb 05 2024
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
At first it sounded like something I'd like. But I didn't.
Just noise. The best thing about the album was that the final 6 songs were all under 2-minutes.
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1
Feb 06 2024
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
My favourite Beatles album so far.
Every song under 3-minutes, and a total length of 30-minutes is perfect.
Would change my Abbey Road score to 4, and Rubber Soul to 3.
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5
Feb 07 2024
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Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
First half of the album felt like a James Bond movie. Then it got weird, with some dreamy sounds and circus vibes. It finished by going back to the movie soundtrack style, this time perhaps for some kind of mafia film.
This isn't really something I'd listen to, but actually quite enjoyed the album.
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4
Feb 08 2024
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
After Duck Stab, I knew exactly what to expect when reading the opening song title, "The American Metaphysical Circus".
In the end, it wasn't too bad. But nothing particularly enjoyable about it either.
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2
Feb 09 2024
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The Slider
T. Rex
Very enjoyable. Will listen to more T.Rex. Didn't know any of their songs before, although I recognise a few now that I'm playing them.
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4
Feb 10 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
Was very excited when I woke up and saw the album for today.
Think this was actually my first time listening to the whole album through. The singles are absolute tunes, and the other songs are great as well.
Definitely my favourite album of this review series so far. Head and shoulders above the rest. If I could award 6 stars, I would.
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5
Feb 11 2024
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Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
Not terrible, but completely boring and forgettable. A waste of one hour.
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2
Feb 12 2024
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Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Very nice album. Could imagine giving this an even higher rating if I listened more and got to know the tracks.
4
Feb 13 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
Started off enjoying the album, but it became quite repetitive.
3
Feb 14 2024
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
It's alright. Enjoyable but won't listen again.
3
Feb 15 2024
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Was excited by this as I've often wanted to check out more music by Bruce Springsteen. Really wanted to give 4 stars, but it dragged on a bit too long to justify it. Was good but nothing special. Hopefully we'll get some more from him.
3
Feb 16 2024
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
Awesome stuff. Need to listen to them more.
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5
Feb 17 2024
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Some lovely Irish sounds, along with some rogue Spanish ones.
4
Feb 18 2024
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Awesome vibes, can't wait for a summer road trip playing this.
5
Feb 19 2024
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Enjoyed parts of the album, but it didn't stand out for me.
3
Feb 20 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
Much better than the other Bowie albums. Not quite going to stretch to 5, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
4
Feb 21 2024
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Fifth Dimension
The Byrds
Was nice, would listen to them again.
4
Feb 22 2024
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
Really enjoyed this, will listen to more. Album maybe went on a bit too long to sit through it all. Perhaps best as some chilled background music whilst driving etc.
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4
Feb 23 2024
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
Started listening to this album on a dark rainy morning, whilst driving to work. It absolutely added to the depression of the situation. Definitely not something to listen to if you're in search of happiness.
However, if you want to mong out to some good music, I definitely recommend it. I will listen to more in the future.
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5
Feb 24 2024
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Quality. Easy 5 stars.
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5
Feb 25 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Have listened to this album many times before. Might be my favourite so far.
5
Feb 26 2024
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
I enjoyed it, but not sure when I'd actually listen to it again. Can imagine it playing as background music in a hipster bar, or by a live band in the corner.
3
Feb 27 2024
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
I like how they started with the best song (Band On The Run), then just threw it back in at end in case you forgot.
Another Guitar Hero classic. Rest of the album is quite enjoyable, might check out some more.
4
Feb 28 2024
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Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
I absolutely did not need to hear this before I die.
They cleverly started with two songs so bad that the rest of the album seemed like a big improvement, and therefore perhaps worthy of more than a single star. But it was all terrible, the opening tracks just impressively reaching another level of shit.
It was background music at best, though I'm not sure what for. I could maybe imagine it being played in the background during a Worms game, which is actually quite a compliment, but it should have no place on this list.
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1
Feb 29 2024
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
It's not bad, but it's not the kind of thing I'd ever want to sit down and listen to.
It sounds like one giant interlude that you might hear half way through an album of actual songs. Or background music for something more interesting, like a video game. Worms music, two days in a row.
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2
Mar 01 2024
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
It's alright. Wouldn't want to listen to it again though.
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3
Mar 02 2024
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
It was alright, another solid mid table album. Good album length.
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3
Mar 03 2024
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
Other than their big songs, can't believe I've never properly listened to The Prodigy. This album was quality, and will definitely get played more. Would love to go see them live too.
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5
Mar 04 2024
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Mixed album. Some horrific sounds on there. But a few good tunes as well. The Jean Genie is quality, don't think I ever realised that was Bowie. I'm generally just not a big fan.
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3
Mar 05 2024
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
5
Mar 06 2024
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
It was alright. I did actually get a small amount of enjoyment from this, which is more than I thought I would considering the genre and other similar albums we've had so far.
Won't listen to it again though. Cannot imagine how this could be anyone's favourite kind of music.
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3
Mar 07 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Barely minutes after finishing the much anticipated 'midnight feast' at a sleepover, a 10-year old Danny has just unearthed an absolute gem of a player on FIFA 05, signing the unknown Luis Fabiano on the cheap. Game after game he would bang in goal after goal, his rating going through the roof in the process. Meanwhile, in the Career Mode menu between games, an equally legendary song would grace the ears of young Danny - Franz Ferdinand's 'Tell Her Tonight'. This was a golden age for FIFA Career Mode. This was a golden age for the FIFA soundtrack. And with a crossed-armed Patrick Viera, poised Fernando Morientes, and skillful Andriy Shevchenko, this was a golden age for FIFA Covers.
It wasn't long until young Danny ventured into the rest of Franz Ferdinand's catalogue, procuring himself a bootleg CD-R copy of their self-titled album. Banger after banger would be played continuously on repeat. So much so that 20 years later, an almost 30-year old Danny can still recall the lyrics to every tune. He even considers the band's most successful song, 'Take Me Out', to be in the so-called 'Big-Two' of all-time greatest songs, along with Shakira's 'Hips Don't Lie'.
5
Mar 08 2024
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
I liked the sound of it, yet at the same time all of the songs were quite forgettable. I've definitely scored worse albums with a 3, but can't justify a 4 for this.
3
Mar 09 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Another arist I'd like to listen to more. Johnny Cash seems like a cool guy, and this album was pretty good.
4
Mar 10 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Don't think I've ever listened to these before. Really enjoyed it, could see myself getting into them more.
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4
Mar 11 2024
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Wasn't terrible but not sure it needs to be on this list.
2
Mar 12 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
Held off giving this a review straight away as I felt it was a potential 5 star that I didn't expect. Got a bit distracted when my car journey ended, so have just given it a proper listen.
Always assumed Muse were shit. Obviously knew Super Massive Black Hole (FIFA tune) and Knights of Cydonia (Guitar Hero III and Chris' animation video), and recognised Starlight but couldn't have told you who it was. These songs are awesome, but the rest of the album is a great listen too.
Will be playing this album more in the future, and hoping their other music is just as good.
5
Mar 13 2024
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Never heard of this guy before. Baby, I Love Your Way and Show Me The Way are decent songs that I recognised.
The rest of the album sounded like the kind of music I like, but nothing really stood out. There were some good guitar bits in there, I'll listen again at some point to see if I get into it. For now though, it's not quite enough to get 4 stars.
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3
Mar 14 2024
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Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
Not my kind of music. Not terrible, but won't be listening to it again. Album way too long as well, absolute chore to get through this.
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2
Mar 15 2024
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Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson
Sounds like a Year 7 Music Tech project, something that would have been created when we had to add audio to a Wallace and Gromit video clip.
Thank god the "film" that this album is the soundtrack to doesn't exist.
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1
Mar 16 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Another jazz album that was absolutely fine, as background music. Solid three stars, nothing bad about it but not gonna listen to it again.
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3
Mar 17 2024
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Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
Listening to this casually, it comes across as absolutely awful. When you pay more attention and listen carefully, it's even worse.
Anyone giving this more than one star is a nonce.
1
Mar 18 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
Good vibes.
5
Mar 19 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Favourite hip hop album so far.
5
Mar 20 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Feel like I'm handing out 5s left right and centre at the moment.
Love Black Sabbath, though I've mostly just listened to their Best Of album. The majority of these tracks feature on that album. The ones that didn't weren't quite as good, though that could just be because I'm so familiar with the others.
Strong contender for my favourite album so far.
5
Mar 21 2024
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Don't have anything good to say about this.
1
Mar 22 2024
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Stankonia
OutKast
Pretty good, bit too long and not all the tracks were good enough for 5.
4
Mar 23 2024
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Monging out music. But too boring for me.
2
Mar 24 2024
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American Pie
Don McLean
Took me a while to finish this album, as I couldn't stop playing American Pie on repeat. Ridiculously long track that somehow isn't long enough. What a tune.
Rest of the album was a pleasant listen.
4
Mar 25 2024
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Think I preferred the live album, but still a decent listen.
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4
Mar 26 2024
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
An old school porn soundtrack for a Nintendo Wii game.
2
Mar 27 2024
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
Quite liked it. Think it needs more listens to score higher though, had kind of forgotten all the songs by this morning.
Will try check out more Radiohead.
3
Mar 28 2024
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
Through this app I have discovered that Post-Punk is my least favourite genre.
1
Mar 29 2024
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Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Alright background music. Weird mix of songs. Completely forgettable.
2
Mar 30 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
There were times during this album that I was considering 4 stars, and other times, I was considering 2 stars. All the way through I was thinking this could be a great song, if the vocals were different.
It's better than other albums we've had in this genre.
3
Mar 31 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Good vibes on a sunny day.
4
Apr 01 2024
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Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
Exactly the same review as Chris.
3
Apr 02 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
Decent.
4
Apr 03 2024
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Vivid
Living Colour
The opening track is a GTA and Guitar Hero classic tune. Rest of the album is enjoyable, but not quite good enough for four stars.
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3
Apr 04 2024
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
Was looking forward to checking this one out, and it was great.
5
Apr 05 2024
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
Decent album, with a few bangers.
Listening to this album made me want to grow out my beard, move to the USA, buy a motorcycle, ride it to a biker bar, and start a brawl, probably getting thrown over a pool table in the process.
4
Apr 06 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Only song I knew already was Almost Cut My Hair. Rest of the album was really good, could listen to it more. Would need more listens for the top score.
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4
Apr 07 2024
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
I don't mind this kind of music, and after listening to one song on the album I was thinking it'd be a solid three stars. But the songs all sounded pretty much the same. Actually had to listen to something else halfway through, as it had gotten too boring. Might as well just listen to one song and you've heard the entire album.
For this reason it gets two stars.
2
Apr 08 2024
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Actually giving four stars to a post punk album. Was an interesting mix of genres, enjoyed the heavier parts to the album.
4
Apr 09 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Did consider 4 stars as there are some better albums on here, but it's just about good enough. Decent album.
5
Apr 10 2024
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Absolutely loved this. Have already listened to the album a few times through. Also loved the related music Spotify played after it finished. 5 stars all round.
5
Apr 11 2024
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My Generation
The Who
Pretty good, more listens needed for it to be a 5. Would listen again.
4
Apr 12 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Quality album. My attention was a little divided listening to it and it's still a solid 5. Guitar Hero classic again with Free Bird. Also didn't know it was pronounced that way, so educational as well.
5
Apr 13 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
Started off loving the vibes but got bored by the end of the album. Luckily for Fela Kuti, Rozza pointed out that the original album release was just the first two tracks, not the two live tracks. Therefore I'll rate it off these. He's also a mad geezer who deserves some stars for that.
4
Apr 14 2024
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The Real Thing
Faith No More
Was alright.
3
Apr 17 2024
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
First listened to this whilst on a very windy hike. It didn't fit the vibe, but thought I heard bits I'd quite like.
Decided to give it another listen at home, in case it deserved a 4. As each song passed on the second listen, it got worse and worse, until it couldn't get any worse.
1
Apr 18 2024
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#1 Record
Big Star
Very pleasant music. Solid 4 stars.
4
Apr 20 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Solid album with some good tunes. Layla in particular a classic. Don't think it's quite enough for 5 though.
4
Apr 21 2024
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Nick Of Time
Bonnie Raitt
Was alright but not my kind of music.
2
Apr 22 2024
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Disintegration
The Cure
They definitely are sad lads. Can imagine being well into this if depressed. Not really my kinda thing but it did have some interesting vibes, might see if I can get into them more in the future.
3
Apr 23 2024
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Haven't listened to anywhere near enough Foo Fighters songs. The ones I do know are awesome, just never got round to checking out more. Didn't know anything on this album, and it sounds very different to the classics I know. Loved the album though. Had no idea Foo Fighters started off as just Dave Grohl. Just another reason why he's one of coolest guys around.
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5
Apr 24 2024
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OK
Talvin Singh
Not for me.
2
Apr 25 2024
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Quite liked it but not enough for a 4.
3
Apr 26 2024
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Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Was decent. Solid 4 stars. Probably need to be more familiar with it to reach any higher.
4
Apr 28 2024
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Was good background music whilst studying. Didn't notice the album ending and carried on listening to a random selection of similar music. All good stuff in the background.
3
May 01 2024
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Permission to Land
The Darkness
Every song on this album is a solid 5 stars. Perfect album. Gonna be a strong contender for my #1 on this list.
5
May 02 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
Found this pretty boring, despite Mrs Robinson being a tune.
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2
May 03 2024
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Garbage
Garbage
Quite liked this, gave it a few listens.
4
May 04 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
This was very pleasant listening. But not something I'd probably ever choose to listen to, so just three stars from me.
3
May 05 2024
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Nevermind
Nirvana
Quality album.
5
May 06 2024
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
Wagwan fam, can't lie man was loving the first half of this album fam, but some of the talking parts were proper cringe blud you get me? Man took a star off for it fam, but then Shutdown and That's Not Me came on and man couldn't not give 5 stars fam, see what I'm saying fam? Big man ting.
5
May 07 2024
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Top background music. Will play more from these.
4
May 11 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
It was alright but sounded like a lot of the average music on here. Was a bit bored listening to it.
2
May 17 2024
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
She's a decent singer and there's a few big tunes, but it's not really my kind of music. Can't give more than 3 stars for something I'll never choose to listen to again.
3
May 18 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
A generous 4 stars. A couple of quality tunes but the rest became background music. Background music that I'll happily put on again though.
4
May 19 2024
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
Wasnt terrible but I found this boring, an album I just had to endure.
2
May 23 2024
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Alright background music, nice vibe.
3
May 24 2024
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
It's alright, solid 3. Shout out to another Guitar Hero track, Holiday in Cambodia.
3
May 25 2024
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S&M
Metallica
Never really got super into Metallica, although I do like their sound generally.
Feel like they've taken the piss twice now though. First at Download 2023, by headlining TWO nights. And now on this app, with a TWO HOUR album.
On both occasions there was a good selection of quality songs that I know, massively spaced out by alright songs that mostly sound the same.
At least on this occasion I could listen from the comfort of my own home. And to be fair there were a couple of songs on this album I enjoyed that I didn't know before. Just cut it down a bit lads!
4
May 26 2024
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Enjoyed the vibes of this. Not amazing but it scrapes a 4.
4
May 27 2024
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The Cars
The Cars
Boring. Glad it was only 35 mins.
2
May 28 2024
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Was nice to listen to, but not my usual kind of music. Doubt I'll stick this album on again.
3
May 29 2024
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Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
Enjoyed this vibe, will defo listen to more.
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4
May 30 2024
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Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Absolute shit.
1
May 31 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Expected this to rate higher given I know a fair few Eminem songs and used to listen to his greatest hits album back in the day.
The couple of songs that made that album were good, the rest were just fine.
3
Jun 11 2024
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
Ok this was awesome. Could be the album that gets me into Metallica finally. Guitar is great on every track. Album maybe a little long but not gonna mark it down for that.
5
Jun 12 2024
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Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
Enjoyed it but wasn't too focused on it either. This kind of music is more enjoyable as a live experience.
3
Jun 13 2024
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Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Good vibes but nothing special.
3
Jun 14 2024
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Have never listened to these before, will do in the future. Really good album. Was considering the 5 stars, but the last song was an absolute racket and dragged on forever. Perhaps with a few more listens the album could be considered a 5.
4
Jun 15 2024
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here is a great tune. Rest of the album was pretty good.
4
Jun 16 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Boring but not terrible. Beautiful Day is a top tier tune, had that on every CD mix I made back in the day. Nothing else to give this album a higher rating though.
2
Jun 17 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
This album might be the most solid mid table 3 stars I've heard so far.
3
Jun 18 2024
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Was nice background / study music.
3
Jun 19 2024
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
Didn't expect to enjoy this, but it was awesome. All I knew about Alanis Morissette before was Ironic and the irritating lyrics (but an absolute tune). The whole album was decent though and really like her voice.
5
Jun 20 2024
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Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
Started off thinking this isn't too bad for a 'post punk' album, a potential 2 stars. But couldn't wait for it to finish by the end and to listen to some good music.
Always used to think I was open to liking all music genres, but this app has really taught me how shit post punk is.
1
Jun 21 2024
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Not my kinda music but it was fine.
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3
Jun 22 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Was alright but not a big fan really. Born in the USA is obviously very well known but I'm not actually that into it. Dancing in the Dark was the only tune I can say I like a lot. Maybe with more listens the album could become a 4, but gave this 2 listens and unfortunately a solid 3 for me.
3
Jun 23 2024
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Good vibes. Some of the songs / riffs sound very similar. But still enjoyable on a sunny day.
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4
Jun 24 2024
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
Good shit would listen to more.
4
Jun 25 2024
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All Directions
The Temptations
"Run El Grande Run".
Enjoyed the vibes, gave it a quick 2nd listen and decided it's probably not something I'd listen to again though.
3
Jun 26 2024
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Kala
M.I.A.
Not sure an album could be much more unlistenable than this. At times the songs would give a hint of being something decent, but then just turn into absolute shit. Paper Planes is OK, the only coherent track on an album of random sounds.
1
Jun 27 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
I've never really thought about whether or not the Beastie Boys are any good, have always just considered them a bit of a 'joke' band. Don't think that's actually their intention, although I guess it's meant to be fun music not taking itself too seriously.
Objectively the music isn't very good, although it has a fun vibe, so I was unsure how to rate this. Marking it down based on how repetitive a lot of these songs are.
No Sleep Till Brooklyn was the standout track, and another classic Guitar Hero tune.
2
Jun 28 2024
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Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
When I read they are a post-hardcore band, thought this could be an album I'd really like. But I really didn't. The best part was when it ended, and Spotify played a bunch of related tracks by other bands that were absolute bangers.
2
Jun 29 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Enjoyed it but not enough for a higher rating.
3
Jul 01 2024
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
Wasn't really something I'd listen to again, but had some good bits. Mid table.
3
Jul 02 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Enjoyed the vibes of this one. I think more than the last album we had by Dire Straits.
4
Jul 03 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
Enjoyed Smooth Operator, rest of the album was fine but not my thing.
2
Jul 04 2024
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Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Touré
Incredible vibes, will keep listening to these as I already have been.
4
Jul 09 2024
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Smash
The Offspring
Surprisingly haven't listened to much of the offspring before other than their few well known songs. Enjoyed this album, gave me vibes of a skateboarding ps1 game.
4
Jul 13 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Actually really enjoyed this. Nice chilled vibes. Maybe I was just in the right mindset at the time, but much better than any other jazz we've had.
5
Jul 16 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is awesome.
5
Jul 26 2024
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Ramones
Ramones
Solid album. Listened a while ago and forgot to rate it. Good songs and nice and short, no need to drag this kind of music out.
4
Jul 31 2024
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More Specials
The Specials
Reckon I'd enjoy this kind of music after quite a few pints of cider. Can imagine it being played live in a pub on carnival day or at a food festival. But really, it's not that good. I did enjoy the dub elements though, like Stereotype / Stereotype, Pt. 2.
2
Aug 01 2024
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Da Capo
Love
Didn't really enjoy this one.
2
Aug 02 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
Good stuff, especially Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love and Eruption.
4
Aug 03 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
I liked this, very moody but a cool album.
4
Aug 04 2024
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
Not my thing, wasn't terrible but didn't enjoy it at all really.
2
Aug 05 2024
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Enjoyable album but nothing standout.
3
Aug 06 2024
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Top notch elevator music.
3
Aug 07 2024
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Close To The Edge
Yes
There were bits I quite enjoyed. Maybe on a different day it could score higher.
3
Aug 08 2024
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Solid 3. Enjoyable but nothing amazing.
3
Aug 09 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Classic Elvis vibes. I do enjoy having it on, but nothing stands out as being great.
3
Aug 10 2024
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Station To Station
David Bowie
Not for me.
2
Aug 11 2024
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Cross
Justice
Enjoy the vibes, considered a four but there were a few points in the album I wasn't enjoying as much. Would probably listen again though.
3
Aug 12 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Good stuff but a bit too long.
3
Aug 13 2024
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Parachutes
Coldplay
Good music for monging out. Yellow and Trouble were stand out songs.
4
Aug 14 2024
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
No problem listening to it, but not my kind of music and will instantly be forgotten.
2
Aug 15 2024
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
This album bored me.
2
Aug 16 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
A few very recognisable tunes which I enjoyed. Wouldn't listen to the album again though, feel like it's just made to be soundtracks in movies or games.
3
Aug 17 2024
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Haven't listened to a lot of Meat Loaf before. Bat Out of He'll is a great song. Also really like You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth.
Rest of the album didn't stand out as much, but still enjoyed it. A generous 4.
4
Aug 18 2024
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
Starts off with a huge FIFA tune, then bored me for the rest of the album. Haven't really listened to Kings of Leon much before, and this was exactly what I expected.
2
Aug 19 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Album started strong, really enjoyed the first few songs. But then started to get bored. Big finish with Fools Gold, one of the best FIFA tunes ever. But overall was keen for the album to finish, an hour was too much for me.
3
Aug 20 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Pleasant to have on, nothing stood out to me though. Maybe on another day I'd appreciate it more, but felt like a solid 3.
3
Aug 21 2024
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Enjoyed this. Will listen to more.
4
Aug 22 2024
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Bloody mad album.
3
Aug 23 2024
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Boring. Doesn't belong on this list at all.
1
Aug 24 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Started off enjoying it, liked the vibe generally but nothing stood out.
3
Aug 25 2024
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
Alright to play in the background.
3
Aug 26 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Top album.
5
Aug 27 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
Mixed album, a few decent tunes, a few not so good ones.
3
Aug 28 2024
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Enjoyed this on in the background.
3
Aug 29 2024
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Enjoyed this. But not a high scorer that I'll be coming back to in a hurry.
3
Aug 30 2024
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
Was expecting worse given the genre. Not terrible, but not good either.
2
Aug 31 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
Strong first three. The rest weren't too bad. Surprised I enjoyed this album.
4
Sep 01 2024
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Horses
Patti Smith
Enjoyed this will listen to more.
4
Sep 02 2024
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Timeless
Goldie
Not awful, but wouldn't listen again.
2
Sep 03 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Some great tunes here.
5
Sep 04 2024
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All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
A few songs I'd not heard before on here, and probably won't listen to them ones again. The ones I had heard before are quality though. Will absolutely keep listening to Slipknot, just maybe not this entire album.
4
Sep 05 2024
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
Was buzzing to hear the Vikings theme song. Rest of the album was fine but nothing exciting.
3
Sep 06 2024
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
Weird album. More like a movie soundtrack. Didn't enjoy.
1
Sep 07 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Good stuff.
5
Sep 08 2024
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Truth
Jeff Beck
Really enjoyed this, although it lasted a bit too long.
4
Sep 09 2024
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Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
It was alright on whilst playing FIFA.
3
Sep 10 2024
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Just incredibly boring.
2
Sep 11 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Great album. Refreshing to hear a different genre to the usual stuff. Thought Bob did a decent cover of the classic Top Bananas track, "Three Little Birds".
5
Sep 12 2024
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Opus Dei
Laibach
Weird album, found it interesting but lost interest in the music towards the end. That said, I did spend the entire hour going down a rabbit hole of reading about Laibach, and still not sure if I understand what they're about.
Will probably listen to more out of curiosity.
2
Sep 13 2024
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Boring, don't understand why this guy features so frequently here. An album or two, fine, but I definitely don’t need to listen to his entire discography before I die.
2
Sep 14 2024
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
Incredibly boring. Nothing good to say about it.
1
Sep 15 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Absolutely loved this. Best album I've had in a while, stands out over some of my other recent 5s. Great to discover something new that I'll definitely keep listening to.
5
Sep 16 2024
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
A great album to help you fall asleep, and that isn't a criticism. I listened to it last night and it did a great job. Would also play this again whilst studying, or if doing some kind of yoga/meditation.
I've used the term 'background music' to criticise quite a few albums on this list, but this one is intentional and I definitely appreciate it.
Also had a good laugh imagining El Grande absolutely raging whilst listening to what should be a peaceful and relaxing album.
4
Sep 17 2024
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Document
R.E.M.
We've had a few R.E.M. albums now and I'm starting to enjoy them. Will listen to more.
4
Sep 18 2024
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Forever Changes
Love
Just found it boring.
2
Sep 19 2024
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Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
Enjoyed this. Never heard of them before, will listen again.
4
Sep 20 2024
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Decent album.
4
Sep 21 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Bang average. 3 stars.
3
Sep 22 2024
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
Actually enjoyed this more than any of the Beatles albums. That said, I've over-rated a few Beatles albums, and this is still a 4 for me.
4
Sep 23 2024
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Mask
Bauhaus
Not a fan of this kind of music at all. Also, why did one of the final bonus tracks go from gothic to reggae?
1
Sep 24 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Really like these guys, just good vibes, chilled music with good riffs. Was thinking a solid four, until La Grange came on which is a great tune.
5
Sep 25 2024
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21
Adele
Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain, and Someone Like You = 3 big tunes. Potentially 5 stars.
The rest of the album is pretty poor, more like 2 stars. Overall it's getting a 3.
3
Sep 29 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
I want to enjoy thrash music like this more, but it really does all sound the same.
3
Sep 30 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
Quite liked it, but probably not enough to listen to it again.
3
Oct 03 2024
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Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
Nothing that interesting here. Finally track on the album was a pain to get through.
2
Oct 06 2024
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
Have heard of this band but didn't know this is what they'd sound like. It was alright, but probably won't listen again.
3
Oct 07 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Gave this a second listen as I don't think a busy airport was the right setting for it first time round. Have listened to a different album before by him and loved it. This one was decent, not a 5 but still enjoyable.
4
Oct 12 2024
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Funnily enough, I've been procrastinating from listening to the albums on this list recently by listening to Linkin Park loads. Lots of nostalgia with the classics, but I'm also starting to love some of their less famous songs now. Have also been loving their live videos, incredible stuff, and feel like I didn't fully appreciate them when I saw them live. This album is a classic and just amazing.
5