Jan 02 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
A few bangers, very groovy. knopfler really shines here. the issue is the songwriting (outside of a few songs) doesn't do it for me all the time. also a tad too low-energy (which could be influenced by mood on my end when i listened.)
biggest disappointment, though, was that the singles were the best songs on the album
4
Jan 03 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
groovy, too lovey dovey
3
Jan 04 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
a classic!!
4
Jan 05 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
4
Jan 06 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
3
Jan 07 2024
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Document
R.E.M.
4
Jan 08 2024
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
3
Jan 09 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
one day i will find the energy to write a proper review--but for now i'll say simply that biggie was a complex man who (metaphorically) poured himself onto his page. i know he didn't really write raps and is a freak that was able to work out his poetry in his head, but this album goes to many dark places and is beautifully and masterfully performed. rip
5
Jan 10 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
4
Jan 11 2024
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
apart from the ephebophilia, this album explores interesting avenues sonically (i don't know french so i can't really critique the songwriting) and is a really nice listen. again, forgetting about the lyrics, it feels artful yet fitting to listen to drinking a glass of wine or something.
4
Jan 12 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
I can't believe I haven't heard this before. What an amazing sound that no doubt lays the foundation for modern indie but was also very much a product of its time: 80s dream/ambient pop full of wavy, dreamy rhythms. Loved it!!
5
Jan 13 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
cmon son that's a classic joint. only problem is it's a little too poppy. 4.5 stars. definitely listen to their earlier work for perfect works of art and music!
5
Jan 15 2024
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
4
Jan 17 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
this album is simply perfection
5
Jan 18 2024
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Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
for folks that loved this, loveless is generally regarded as their best album. this album is such a beautiful entry into the shoegaze genre with some minor hiccups in production quality.
5
Jan 19 2024
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
smooth, groovy, accessible jazz. well done, fun live album
4
Jan 20 2024
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
5
Jan 21 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
an interesting album that ultimately falls flat for me personally. but, in the context of the time i could see myself really digging them maybe with a few more listens? they're not too dissimilar to bands i'm familiar with and love from this era of alt/experimental rock
3
Jan 23 2024
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
2
Jan 24 2024
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
3
Jan 25 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
this band got me into "indie" back in the day lol
4
Feb 08 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
probably my second favorite from steely dan!! this or aja
5