Jan 03 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Now I’m 100% sure, I do NOT care for Black Sabbath.
1
Jan 04 2024
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Raw Power
The Stooges
Sure. Fine. Just think of Sawyer w/number one, though. In a good way.
3
Jan 05 2024
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Ramones
Ramones
Never listened to any of their actual albums before. Pretty much what I would’ve expected, and enjoyable!
4
Jan 08 2024
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
1
Jan 09 2024
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
i actually mostly enjoyed this! Haven’t listened to it since middle school when I was going through my mom’s records trying to find cool stuff. First of these I’ve added to library.
4
Jan 10 2024
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Parklife
Blur
Feel the same way about it I have since it came out — meh. “End of the Century” is always a nice, forgotten surprise.
3
Jan 11 2024
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Reign In Blood
Slayer
First time actively listening and it was quite enjoyable. If my angsty teen brought this home I’d certainly ruin it by giggling at the ‘hail Satan’ bits. Really enjoyed this. Wish it were twice as long, though.
4
Jan 12 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
3
Jan 15 2024
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
4
Jan 16 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
4
Jan 17 2024
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All Directions
The Temptations
2
Jan 18 2024
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
2
Jan 19 2024
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Cut
The Slits
2
Jan 22 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
2
Jan 23 2024
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
4
Jan 24 2024
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Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
(ntm.)
2
Jan 25 2024
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The Real Thing
Faith No More
1
Jan 26 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
4
Jan 29 2024
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
4
Jan 30 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
I almost didn’t listen because I was so sure I “got” Joni Mitchell. I was wrong! This was great, not what I was expecting at all, and I’m so glad I didn’t skip it. Learning lessons all over the place.
4
Jan 31 2024
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Infected
The The
I feel like if I had maybe heard this at the time it came out I would feel differently? It seems like a strange inclusion to me, for some reason.
1
Feb 01 2024
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Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
2
Feb 02 2024
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This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
3
Feb 05 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
3
Feb 06 2024
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On The Beach
Neil Young
After being surprised by Joni Mitchell decided to give this a fair try. I didn’t hate it like I thought I would, but I definitely officially don’t like Neil Young.
1
Feb 07 2024
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
Haven’t heard in ages. Way more metal sounding than I remembered. No wonder they are always mentioned as early metal. Good for educational purposes.
3
Feb 08 2024
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
A music supervisor is asked to find some “vaguely old-hippie music” to play in the background.
1
Feb 09 2024
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Is this supposed to be a quadruple album? Is George Michael always so melancholy? Should’ve listened on a rainy day.
2
Feb 12 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Delightful chiming throughout. Haven’t listened to this in ages and it is So.Good. First five, couldn’t be anything other than a five.
5
Feb 13 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Well, definitely British and 90s… Maybe too British and 90s for my taste. Solidly okay.
3
Feb 14 2024
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Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
Actually listen-listened this time and it is pretty good! On my list of things to return to. Everything is just so dreary, though.
4
Feb 15 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
Not a jazz person so pre-judged but really enjoyed it. Right time, right activity (speed-cleaning)? (ntm.)
3
Feb 16 2024
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The Coral
The Coral
Another “good in an early 2000s British” way, I guess. I don’t know. Above average? Not life changing, but I might keep it in the rotation. Solidly fine.
3
Feb 19 2024
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Bossanova
Pixies
Are the Pixies as appreciated as they should be? Great album, but maybe only their second-best? Solid classic? I don’t know what to say.
4
Feb 20 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
He sounds nice. Quite pleasant to listen to.
3
Feb 21 2024
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
Definitely Leonard Cohen. Still fine; still not totally my thing.
3
Feb 22 2024
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Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I wish I could un-hear that album opener. It got better, though, and “I Want You” is definitely one of the top stalker songs of all time.
3
Feb 23 2024
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Pretenders
Pretenders
Why did no one tell me to listen to this?? It’s great. My main complaint and compliment are that it’s not a very cohesive album. The songs are all there but they don’t go together, which is good or annoying, depending on mood. Overall, two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Why did no one tell me about “Kid”???
4
Feb 26 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
I got this about 150 albums ago and put it off because I knew how much I’d hate it. Today was the day that I finally made myself listen to it, and holy shit is it great.
4
Feb 27 2024
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
It’s cool. Good for them. Love getting these metal albums that I wouldn’t normal seek out. I wish I were cool enough to listen to Iron Maiden.
4
Feb 28 2024
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Autobahn
Kraftwerk
Oh dear. Not for me. Not at all. But clearly very important to many artists whose work I do love, so thanks for that, Kraftwerk.
1
Feb 29 2024
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The Renaissance
Q-Tip
More enjoyable than I thought it would be, and would’ve enjoyed it more without the last song or two.
2
Mar 01 2024
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Vulnicura
Björk
I think it’s okay to not include EVERY Bjork album on these types of lists.
2
Mar 04 2024
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
I didn’t think I would possibly make it through three hours, but turns out it’s impossible to turn off the perfect voice. When the album was done I didn’t know what else to do but start it over. Maybe it was just the right time/right place, but it was an absolute pleasure to listen to this.
If this one seems daunting, at least listen to the first section.
5
Mar 05 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
This did nothing for me.
1
Mar 06 2024
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Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
Sounded pretty cool but I am not sure I’d ever choose to go back and listen again. Definitely prefer it to some of the more recent hip-hop albums I’ve gotten on here.
2
Mar 07 2024
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So
Peter Gabriel
Sometime you hear an album and are shocked to learn it came out at a certain time, and then there are Peter Gabriel albums. And thanks for the nightmare flashbacks to the Sledgehammer video.
2
Mar 08 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
This was pretty okay. They do have a distinct sound, and I look forward to other Police albums, should they come up. Hearing “Every Breath You Take” as part of its album (vs in the background on tv) made me realize it really is a great song, (vs just being a massively popular song).
3
Mar 10 2024
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
It’s possible there aren’t actually 1001 albums you need to listen to before you die. This was fine but definitely not groundbreaking/Earth-shattering/terribly special.
2
Mar 11 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Unfortunately, this came out during my high school years and will never not sound like angsty suburban teens. I was excited to give it another try as an adult, but just remembered sad alternative teens shout-singing “God is dead and no one cares” and it made me feel sort of embarrassed for everyone involved.
2
Mar 12 2024
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Playing catch-up and just listened to and (surprisingly) loved Axis, but this is not the same.
2
Mar 13 2024
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Already a favorite. I never listened to Fiona when I was a teen and was floored when I heard this. Highly recommend to everyone!
5
Mar 14 2024
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Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
It seemed like it was almost good? I was somewhat enjoying her voice and the vibe, but then some of the lyrics started sticking out, and not in a good way. Didn’t love it, might revisit.
2
Mar 15 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
2
Mar 16 2024
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Arrival
ABBA
I always do love Abba, but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that ‘Abba Gold’ should count as an album (rather than greatest hits), and then that can be on the list.
4
Mar 17 2024
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Harvest
Neil Young
Nope. I’ve tried you, Neil Young! I always suspected I wasn’t a fan and now I’m sure. Please let this THIRD Neil Young album in two months be my last.
1
Mar 18 2024
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Risque
CHIC
2
Mar 19 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Well, Depeche Mode has a nice sound, but maybe a lot of their songs sound the same, so I’m not sure what to do with this. I enjoy plenty of their songs that sound like these, but that aren’t these, so what am I really rating here?
2
Mar 20 2024
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Solid classic I haven’t heard in years and it sounds/feels the same as it ever did. Kind of one of those perfect albums that you can put on at any time, in any place, with any crowd.
5
Mar 21 2024
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
Jammy garage. (ntm.)
3
Mar 22 2024
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
I guess I finally have to publicly admit that I’ve never been able to get into Nick Cave. Oh well!
2
Mar 23 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
If you’re familiar with any of their songs (which you are, because of commercials) you could consider yourself familiar with this album and go ahead and skip it, if you were toying with that idea. Unless you really like the song you sort of know, and then you might love this! I don’t know your heart.
2
Mar 24 2024
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Got this back-to-back-to-back with Blue Cheer and the Birthday Party. Was doing a listening catch-up, and by the time I got to Bitches Brew my nerves were fried and the air felt oppressive. Plus, not a huge jazz fan! So don’t try out this one on if you’re already feeling anxious, would be my advice.
2
Mar 25 2024
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Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
The more I listened to this the less I liked it. Kinda hate it now, actually. But it did start to give me Stone Roses vibes at some points, so there’s that…
2
Mar 26 2024
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
2
Mar 27 2024
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Chris
Christine and the Queens
I appreciate that there are newer albums on this list, but I have a hard time weighing them against the much older “actual classics.”
There was nothing about this that made it stand out from other 2010s electro-pop sort of stuff, except for the French singing, I guess. Every time I listened to it I ended up with Ellie Goulding’s “Lights” in my head, so I would say if you like “Lights” and want to hear more songs like that, try this.
2
Mar 28 2024
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Dry
PJ Harvey
Later PJ Harvey is better PJ Harvey.
1
Mar 29 2024
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Fifteen-year-old me heard one Gillian Welch song and did NOT appreciate it, but forty-something me is so happy to have been properly introduced. This is quiet and acoustic but somehow bright and warm; her voice is soft (not whispery) but strong… I don’t usually enjoy singer-songwriter/acoustic music, but for whatever reason, this has turned out to be an exception. If you’re the same way, and aren’t thrilled about getting this album, I would say give it a shot anyway. Definitely surprised me. Another day I’m grateful for this list!
4
Mar 30 2024
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
When someone says “70s classic rock” this will be what I think of.
3
Mar 31 2024
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The Next Day
David Bowie
I was scared to listen since this is a “past his prime” album but I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a listen.
3
Apr 01 2024
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Yes. This does have some great pop songs on it.
3
Apr 02 2024
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Very happy about this. I don’t have enough Talking Heads in my life, so thanks, list.
4
Apr 03 2024
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
4
Apr 04 2024
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
After officially trying to get into this for 25 years I guess I quit. I love noisy music, I love pop music, I love many of the artists who were clearly inspired by this, I just don’t love this. “When You Sleep” and “Only Shallow” are exceptions, though. And actually, maybe in another 25 years it’ll click, so I guess I don’t quit, after all.
4
Apr 05 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
I suppose it’s great if you like Prince.
2
Apr 06 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Just great! Always has been. The covers alone make this a top album of all time.
5
Apr 07 2024
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
THIS is Merle Haggard?? Wow. Not what I was expecting, in the best way. Ready for a deep dive now. If you think you don’t like country and want to skip it, maybe give it a chance; it’s classic country, more melancholy than redneck.
4
Apr 08 2024
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
I used to put this on as pleasant background music when I had guests. People would either ask “why are we listening to elevator music?”, or they would think I was trying to make-out with them. So be careful if you play this with people around.
4
Apr 09 2024
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Well, for some reason, the link here took me to a strange edited version that didn’t have all the tracks, so don’t listen to that. Find the actual album and listen to that. Always such a perfect album. Even the “skits” are at least funny. (Maybe not intentionally, but still.) Wu-Tang forever, thank you!!!
5
Apr 10 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
I’ve been enjoying the metal albums so far but I did not care for this man’s voice, so I was disappointed. The rest was cool though!
1
Apr 11 2024
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
No. There’s a reason this isn’t constantly popping up on “best of” lists.
1
Apr 12 2024
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Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
This has stuck with me more than anything on the list so far. I guess I only knew their big U.S. hit and this is NOT like that — this is way more interesting and complicated than what I expected.
4
Apr 13 2024
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
It was good to hear this so far removed from the hype when it first came out. Very emotional.
4
Apr 14 2024
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
This reminds me of Peter Gabriel, and I don’t care for Peter Gabriel. (ntm.)
2
Apr 15 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
I tried. Not happening for me. So happy for the Trio though!
2
Apr 16 2024
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
Everyone was obsessed with this when it came out. It’s good chill background music. Inoffensive. Nicely nostalgic?
3
Apr 17 2024
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
It just made me realize how much certain British pop/rock stars have made a career out of copying this. I guess I prefer their earlier stuff so far?
2
Apr 18 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Another artist who got a lot better on later albums. And then got worse, but still.
3
Apr 19 2024
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Orbital 2
Orbital
HACK THE PLANET!!!!!
2
Apr 20 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
A perfect album, especially in the summer. No notes!
5
Apr 21 2024
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
Well, certainly educational. Definitely belongs on this list; definitely won’t listen again.
3
Apr 22 2024
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
A nice break from all the jazz albums I’ve been getting! This was good — chill and inoffensive without being dull. Pretty enjoyable and will probably listen again.
3
Apr 23 2024
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
So cool. Don’t know if I would have ever thought to listen to an album over singles but I’m glad I did. It’s just so strange. Loved it.
4
Apr 24 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Yes, this is jazz. It is very famous and well-respected. I feel bad rating jazz albums because of how much I do not ever want jazz in my ears. Mr. Davis was very good at jazz.
1
Apr 25 2024
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
I really wanted to enjoy this, but by the time I got to “Milky Cereal” I started to wonder what it’s even doing on this list. What IS it doing on this list??!
1
Apr 26 2024
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Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
I’m assuming I’m one of a small number of people who has listened to this while *not* on ecstasy. Pretty groovy tho!
3
May 03 2024
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What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye fans will likely enjoy this Marvin Gaye album.
2
May 04 2024
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
First time listening-listening to Bob Dylan. Maybe if I had started with him earlier in life it would’ve been different? I guess all the copies have watered down the original.
3
May 05 2024
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
They do sound like they’re having a nice time. Very yelly though.
2
May 06 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
I like female singers, classic country, and feeling blue, so I cannot for the life of me explain why I hated this so much. So so much.
2
May 07 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Actually just sounds dorky. Hilarious that this defined/s any kind of “cool” for anyone.
2
May 08 2024
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Enjoyed it slightly more than the other Sly album I got a few weeks ago…
2
May 09 2024
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Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
I know someday I will get into the Fall but today ain’t the day. Solidly okay.
3
May 10 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
Nope. Didn’t start appreciating Pearl Jam.
1
May 11 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
My favorite Beastie Boys album. Totally fratty and silly but idc, still sounds so good.
5
May 12 2024
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
I guess if you like R&B/soul this would be enjoyable?
2
May 13 2024
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Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
I was really not looking forward to this one since I frequently see it mentioned as being one of the worst albums on this list, but it was actually not terrible. Yes it’s noisy and chaotic but it’s not anything crazy.
3
May 14 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
I feel the same about this as I did when it came out: meh. I never really got the hype when it was released. That being said, listening to it however many years later made me realize it’s kinda become a classic. So the hypers knew what they were talking about.
3
May 15 2024
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British Steel
Judas Priest
Cool/cheesy 80s metal. Think I should just give in and listen to this all the time.
3
May 16 2024
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
“Groovin” is an appropriate title. Felt very groovy. Not sure if I’d go out of my way to listen again but it was a nice change from what I’ve gotten lately.
3
May 17 2024
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
I guess I’d say late 80s ska/funk/gross? No thank you.
1
May 18 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Nice and jangly and 80s. Loved the drums! I’ve only ever listened to their singles so it was good to learn their music is solid beyond those.
3
May 19 2024
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Ctrl
SZA
Once again: I’m not sure there are 1001 albums you need to hear before you die. There was absolutely nothing special about this aside from the possibility that music in 2017 was SO terrible it made this seem interesting, which is entirely possible. (No offense to SZA, who seems to be well-liked and is lovely, I’m sure.)
2
May 20 2024
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
Title song is great and I wish I could get into the rest of it but I just don’t think it’s going to happen at this point.
3
May 21 2024
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
No notes!
5
May 22 2024
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Document
R.E.M.
I wonder if I actually love R.E.M. but just forget to listen to them? This was great and I hope I don’t forget about it again.
4
May 23 2024
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Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
Wow. Somehow I never got around to listening to this band. I guess I assumed I wouldn’t like them?? I am learning I’ve done lots of incorrect music assuming through the years, and I’m exciting for the next album that comes along and makes me realize how wrong I was. But I loved this! It did get a bit jammy toward the end, iirc, but the rest of it more than makes up for it.
4
May 24 2024
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Blur
Blur
One time Damon Alburn came into the place where I worked and he was dressed as a child sailor or casual mime or something and he was so bratty and pouty and that’s all I can think of when I hear his music. Prior to that, I liked this album just fine when it came out and it’s still nice.
3
May 25 2024
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
I loved this! I haven’t ever listened to Ray Charles and did not expect this. Maybe his biggest hits that I would’ve heard are different? Like maybe the song selection here just worked for me? Not sure, but another very pleasant surprise.
4
May 26 2024
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Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
When I was young I pretended to like Marianne Faithfull because I thought she sounded cool and then I was embarrassed when I actually heard her and did not enjoy her music, so I can’t really listen to this without cringing at my younger self. That being said, still not a fan. This album was…I don’t remember hearing anything pop out at me or make me want to listen more than once.
2
May 27 2024
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
The early 2000s were a really good time for music, as it turns out. I don’t know much about this band and assume they were bigger in Britain, but it’s pretty good. Likely to revisit.
3
May 28 2024
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Queen II
Queen
I’m very glad they kept going after this. I just listened to it and already forgot what it sounded like.
2
May 29 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
This is not something I would probably listen to again but it was pretty okay. Nice in a time-capsule kind of way.
3
May 30 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Minus the one with the demon voice and the Irish Spring jingles it’s fine. I guess I mean track one is a classic.
2
May 31 2024
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This Is Hardcore
Pulp
Well, they are my favorite so I am biased and of course this is perfect. What an amazing follow-up to another perfect album (Different Class). I don’t mind skipping ‘Seductive Barry’ though, and I infinitely prefer the version of ‘Like A Friend’ that’s on the soundtrack to A Life Less Ordinary, but that’s just a minor gripe.
5
Jun 01 2024
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
I’ve gone back to this one over and over, trying to “get it”, but I just don’t think it’s for me. I understand the importance, and I always see people quoting great lyrics online, but it’s just not happening for me. Maybe someday! Also, the intro is so scary.
3
Jun 02 2024
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
2
Jun 03 2024
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Pornography
The Cure
2
Jun 04 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
I mean… I wish I were cool enough (aka knew anything about the technical side of music) to understand how amazing this is. I liked it just fine, but from what I understand it’s incredible if you actually understand music. Lucky nerds! xo
3
Jun 05 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
After crying about receiving yet another Neil Young album I met with an understanding support group who listened to me vent, and then shared their own thoughts on Neil and this album. I finally felt strong enough to give this a chance, and you know what? I didn’t hate it! I know this list won’t stop until my body is covered in Neil Young tattoos and that frightens me; however, for now I can only go as far as saying this album was fine.
2
Jun 06 2024
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
The first song is one of the most sonically unpleasant things I have ever had the misfortune of hearing. I had to fight the nearly overwhelming urge to turn it off and set my ears on fire. Somehow I managed, and I found myself kinda liking the rest of the album, maybe. I listened again WITHOUT playing the first song and found this to be pretty good. Sounds very British 90s, which I guess is exactly what it is. So if you are into that, definitely give this a listen, beginning with track two.
3
Jun 07 2024
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Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I hadn’t heard this in years and it was great to put on again. I can’t put my finger on why it’s not 5 stars for me… It’s always felt like an extended ‘Master’ EP and for no good reason that bugs me. If it were two EPs I’d almost certainly rank them both 5. Such a puzzle. Anyway, ignore me and listen to this, it’s great! Turn it loud!
4
Jun 08 2024
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
I always enjoyed this when it came out but I didn’t appreciate it until now. It’s so good! It’s so DIFFERENT. It feels so big and grand, yet is so far removed from some big budget major-label production. Just a group of young people who were good at stuff just made this. I’ve really tried to think of similar artists/projects but nothing has come to mind, at least nothing on this level. Somehow the actual work got overshadowed by the “he’s going to make an album of all fifty states!” line that was in every article and review at the time, but no matter. This 100% holds up and has gotten even better with time.
5
Jun 09 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
I will never know how I feel about this album. I just don’t know — I want to love it but I also want to hate it. I’m glad other people get so much out of it, I guess.
3
Jun 10 2024
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Sex Packets
Digital Underground
They had me at ‘Sex Packets.” But really, this was mildly better than I expected. Don’t love the obligatory “sexy” song, though it was actually pretty funny.
2
Jun 11 2024
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
4
Jun 12 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Hey, this wasn’t terrible! I was expecting … what’s that song by Harry Chapin that everyone thinks is by Cat Stevens but isn’t? Obviously this isn’t that, which I knew, but still. Thanks for reading! Hope this review helped :)
3
Jun 13 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
They sound like they’re having a nice time.
2
Jun 14 2024
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Um, so I’m guessing the list authors have a friendly connection to this man because BBC stuff or something?
1
Jun 15 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
3
Jun 16 2024
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Drunk
Thundercat
I wonder if anything will top the artist name/album title/cover art perfection here. And the music was actually pretty enjoyable! Wild card 5, I guess. I still don’t even get it. Well done, Thundercat. (ntm.)
5
Jun 17 2024
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New Forms
Roni Size
Nice for the nostalgia. Not sure I’ll keep it in rotation. Not my favorite but I can actually see why it’s on the list, so that’s maybe a first.
3
Jun 18 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Some 80s things just sound too 80s and I can’t get past that. It’s not bad, it’s just got too many terrible 80s synthesized sounds for me. I would give it another try if someone could erase those sounds though.
2
Jun 19 2024
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
Please. Why do I hate this man? Are there more than two albums on the list? Please, you’re ruining everything. (ntm.)
1
Jun 20 2024
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Pink Flag
Wire
This was good but somehow Elastica ruined it for me. Elastica is good too, but you know what I mean.
3
Jun 21 2024
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
No idea what was going on but it sounded so amazing and I instantly wanted to watch a video of this performance. Loved this from the list; it’s so nice when something DIFFERENT pops up! (ntm.)
3
Jun 22 2024
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
The hits are sure hits. The rest are….fine. Not bad? Not a perfect album by any means. I feel like this was KW’s highest height — the range of guest stars is insane, he was clearly at the top, and now all of that good will is gone. And rightfully so!
4
Jun 23 2024
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
This was not as gross as I thought it would be! I really don’t care for folksy hippie-dippy herbal-themed thoughts, but I actually kinda enjoyed this. “Feelin Groovy” is such silly, terrible nonsense but I let it play anyway.
3
Jun 24 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
4
Jun 25 2024
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath just does not to anything for me. It’s not even funny like the later metal bands.
1
Jun 26 2024
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
Perhaps it’s silly, but had the line been ANYthing other than “your sex is on fire” I would probably feel very differently about this band. This album wasn’t terrible, and they have some earlier stuff that I enjoyed, but they are so, so gross to me, mostly because that lyric.
2
Jun 27 2024
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
4
Jun 28 2024
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
This was wonderful. My cat sat next to the speaker the whole time. I paused it for a bit, cat left, turned it back on, cat came back and sat by the speaker.
4
Jun 29 2024
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
I thought this was gonna be so cool! Guess the songs I sorta like that sound just like these songs are on a different album though.
2
Jun 30 2024
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
5
Jul 01 2024
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Timeless
Goldie
I’ve always had a soft spot for Goldie. No idea why. I’ve never really listened to much of his music. I guess my rating is really just a reflection of my inexplicable love, but the album was actually pretty good too!
3
Jul 02 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
I’m really not convinced people like Joy Division, I think most people are just terrified to look uncool. The first song was kind of okay? But come on. I am glad so many other musicians I enjoy were influenced by Joy Division, but please don’t make me listen to them.
2
Jul 03 2024
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Hysteria
Def Leppard
For once I read the little write-up on Apple Music before I listened, and I think that greatly affected the experience. I really enjoyed this and was happy for Def Leppard, knowing what they were going for. Not likely to keep listening to it, but maybe I appreciate them a little more?
3
Jul 04 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
4
Jul 05 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
This was so great when it came out, and it’s still mostly good.
3
Jul 06 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mostly just so embarrassed that I never realized ‘Tuesday’s Gone’ was theirs. Sorry, mom!
3
Jul 07 2024
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Me Against The World
2Pac
3
Jul 08 2024
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Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
It’s not some great classic, and I’m not likely to listen to it again, but I do appreciate that it’s on the list. And I guess it was probably a bit ahead of its time? Or that’s just being generous and we’ll never know? Definitely British!
2
Jul 09 2024
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Early Leonard Cohen sounds like Leonard Cohen, and late Leonard Cohen sounds like Jarvis Cocker?
2
Jul 10 2024
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Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
I put this off because I figured I wouldn’t like it, and you know what? Good instinct. It was sort of meh at the beginning but by the end I wanted to be bludgeoned. (ntm.)
1
Jul 11 2024
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Protection
Massive Attack
3
Jul 12 2024
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
I’m so glad wee weirdos have someone to look up to 🖤
2
Jul 13 2024
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
I did listen just to be sure, but no — I still do not like Alice In Chains.
1
Jul 14 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Um, she’s got a pretty amazing voice. Don’t know if anyone had said that yet.
I’ve never listened to Aretha Franklin outside of movie trailers and commercials, I guess, so it was nice to actually listen for listening’s sake. Might revisit this one. Nothing helpful to add.
3
Jul 15 2024
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The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
I can’t even articulate how much I loved this. It was all completely new to me and it hit me like a truck… I really have no words here. Probably because I don’t know how to talk about music in any useful way, but really I am just in awe. It’s like gnashing, angry noise, but sad and beautiful and melancholic, and I was happy, and then I was staring pensively out the window… idk. I need an extra star or two for this one. (ntm.)
5
Jul 16 2024
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
I bet I would like Bob Dylan’s songs more if someone else were singing them. But I actually did enjoy this album more than the last one I got here.
3
Jul 17 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
3
Jul 18 2024
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Vivid
Living Colour
I really didn’t enjoy this but I did listen to the whole thing, mostly to try to pinpoint what I didn’t like about it. And I have no answer. So strange. Nothing stood out as being particularly bad, but I really, really hope I don’t ever hear this again.
2
Jul 19 2024
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
2
Jul 20 2024
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Um, this was pretty, I guess. My life will have have taken a really strange turn if I find myself listening to it again though. (Totally going to become obsessed with it now, right? Thx)
2
Jul 21 2024
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Fever Ray
Fever Ray
4
Jul 22 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Who IS that lady, anyway? Is this just the same few songs over and over?
Cover art 9/10.
2
Jul 23 2024
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Debut
Björk
Pretty impressive for a debut album, now that I think about it. (Yes, I do realize I mean debut solo album omg.)
4
Jul 24 2024
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Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Great pop!
3
Jul 25 2024
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
5
Jul 26 2024
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
I thought it would be way dumber, based on the album name. Still pretty obnoxious though.
2
Jul 27 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
It’s probably great if you like this sort of thing, but how could you like this sort of thing?
1
Jul 28 2024
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Faust IV
Faust
This would have hit me a lot harder if I’d heard it when I was in my 20s. Or if I’d heard it before I’d heard countless bands who had been influenced by it? It’s good, and I’m glad it did so much for other people, but I guess I’m just old now.
3
Jul 29 2024
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
Yep, sounds like punk! I love the biting commentary in “Beverly Hills” — ‘they’re so lame!’ I feel like I understand certain Portlandia sketches better after listening to this. It feels rude to give it a low rating but these 16 minutes aren’t much to work with. It’s not bad, it’s just basic punk. W
2
Jul 30 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Where I’m forced to finally deal with the question of whether or not to include skits when deciding on a rating. Rap skits are SO bad! Especially the ones from the 90s omg. My first thought is just to ignore the skits and rate the music, which would easily be at least a 4. Howevah, the skits are clearly there for a reason, and for better or worse (worse) are part of the artist’s vision. This is all just rambling to say I feel so sad imagining the poor girl giving a fake blow-job in a recording booth, almost definitely multiple times so they could get a good take.
3
Jul 31 2024
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Being There
Wilco
I didn’t get into Wilco until YHF and I never went back to their earlier stuff, thinking it would be too alt-country for me. So this was a nice surprise! Wilco just sounding like Wilco. Clearly they are doing more than just repeating themselves; I’m not suggesting everything sounds the same (though they do have a distinct sound), just noting that if you like other Wilco albums you will probably like this. Also, every single time I have tried to write “Wilco” I’ve written “Wico” and is that just me?
4
Aug 01 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
One of many albums that I, when I was a young teen, refused to give a chance to, that turned out to be pretty good. Is “The Unforgiven” my new favorite song?? Maybe! Will I revisit this album in the future? Absolutely!
Definitely sounds exactly like I expected it to, based on the few songs I had heard, but it is waaaayy less cheesy than I’ve come to expect from metal bands. Maybe that’s why it’s such a landmark album?
4
Aug 02 2024
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Hot Shots II
The Beta Band
I’ve only listened to one other Beta Band album, and this sounds like that. I think they might count as being ahead of their time?
3
Aug 03 2024
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
I typically enjoy the Talking Heads, but this… this was not it. I feel like the music here may have been trying to program me to commit murders. It was like jungle robots clanging in my brain. I really don’t understand.
2
Aug 04 2024
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Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
I got through the first hour, realized there were two-and-a-half more, and said “no thank you, good day.”
2
Aug 05 2024
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Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
I don’t dislike Billie Holiday by any means, but I do have to give this a low rating because it made me suicidal.
2
Aug 06 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Reminds me of the music in some old movies I like. Mostly bearable jazz!
3
Aug 07 2024
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Something something Wes Anderson soundtrack something.
Cover art 8/10. (ntm.)
2
Aug 08 2024
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Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
A sound only the British could love. And I had sorta high hopes for this, as I understand they aren’t a one hit wonder over there. Makes sense why they were one in the U.S. though.
1
Aug 09 2024
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
4
Aug 10 2024
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Groovy. It’s groovy, what else is there to say?
3
Aug 11 2024
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Born To Be With You
Dion
I just really like young Dion (old Dion?) so even though this wasn’t quite to my tastes it was perfectly okay. I’d be happy if my mom really liked this or something.
2
Aug 12 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
My main issue with this album is putting ‘Green Light’ as the first track. How do you follow that?! I’ve listened to the album before but it never stuck, and I realize now that that’s why — nothing much stands out after the first song. I’m glad I got this album under these circumstances (this list) because I had to actually a little harder this time, and I’m glad I did. It’s a great album! My future self may wish I’d given it a 5 but it just feels a little soon. Four-and-a-half stars!
4
Aug 13 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
I liked this but I definitely didn’t listen enough to understand EVERYthing about it, but it was much more enjoyable than some of the other hip-hop records I’ve gotten here.
3
Aug 14 2024
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The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Solid album. Does this count as classic rock yet? Like have things shifted enough? or that’s just in my head?
4
Aug 15 2024
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The Cars
The Cars
This is great! I didn’t realize all these hits were from the same album, let alone their debut.
4
Aug 16 2024
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
I put this on without really looking at it and immediately thought “okay, sorry, but giggling at whatever I’m mishearing as “Melody Nelson”, gee this will be funny when I look and see what they’re actually saying,” but nope, they were whispering and crooning “Melody Nelson” the whole time and it’s just too funny to me. Sexy/groovy French songs about the most bland 1970s teen-girl name I’ve ever heard. I feel like I ruined this for myself. Melody Nelson.
2
Aug 17 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
I remember after the first Police album I got on here (Synchronicity) I noted that I’d enjoyed it and would be looking forward to more Police albums if they were on the list, and well, here’s one and no thanks.
2
Aug 18 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
I’m not a huge Green Day fan, but I am a sucker for over-the-top pop-punk rock-operas, so this was preettty delightful.
5
Aug 19 2024
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
If I’m being honest this was sort of a downer.
3
Aug 20 2024
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Tommy
The Who
How am I supposed to rate a rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball player as anything less than 5? Not possible!
5
Aug 21 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Somehow I forgot that I used to listen to this all the time in high school, so I’m not sure if my enjoyment of it this time was because it’s really good, or if it was just nostalgia. The good news is no one cares, me. G’s up, hoes down xox
3
Aug 22 2024
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Cross
Justice
This was pretty cool! Only ever heard that one song before.
3
Aug 23 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
2
Aug 24 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Idk what it is, because I don’t really love this music, but there is something undeniable about Janis Joplin.
3
Aug 25 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
4
Aug 26 2024
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
4
Aug 27 2024
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Odelay
Beck
While listening I keep thinking, “oh, I bet people who like x would really like this”, or “this reminds me of y”, but then I was thinking about it, and *I* really like x and y, but I never really liked Beck. Hmmm. It’s like all the parts are there but something’s off with the glue that’s holding it together. Yes, Beck, you are weak glue.
3
Aug 28 2024
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Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
I’ve been needing to get more into them for decades.
4
Aug 29 2024
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Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
If “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” had a big moment in the U.S. I was too young for it. It’s really a great tune. And the rest of the album was pretty enjoyable, definitely chill, super chill. Are they Scottish? I should listen to this again.
3
Aug 30 2024
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Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
(For my own future reference: This is the one that sounds like “Irish” bar music but slightly less terrible than usual.) (ntm.)
2
Aug 31 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
I’m beginning to understand that I don’t hate ALL jazz. This was perfectly pleasant.
3
Sep 01 2024
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Very
Pet Shop Boys
8am: ‘ho hum, just another day.’
8:05: starts album.
9am: *dancing in circles, covered in glitter* ‘yes, I WILL go west!’ *spins spins spins*
3
Sep 02 2024
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Guero
Beck
My second Beck album this week! Still not that into Beck, but still not sure why. This album sounded slightly more “mature”, but so what? What am I supposed to do with a slightly more mature piece of toast?
2
Sep 03 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
It’s been over a month since my last Neil Young related album; I was getting worried. This has been my favorite so far — only 36 minutes long! Four stars for the run time, five stars for David Crosby’s hat, two star for the ones who aren’t Crosby and Young, minus 19 stars for that song about teaching children well.
2
Sep 04 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
I feel like there’s a whole group of people who find the Temptations really, really historically important but no one ever said anything and they just expect us to know? They don’t run around trying to insert the Temptations into ever conversation, it’s more like ‘whatevz, yer loss.’ Strange.
3
Sep 05 2024
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
The link here didn’t work for Apple Music, but I did find the album there. Actually, I found the super-deluxe five hour version, but I only listened to the songs that were on the original album. I hope that’s okay. Anyway, turns out, I think I really like The Who! This is my second album from them this week and I am psyched.
4
Sep 06 2024
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Not for me.
2
Sep 07 2024
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21
Adele
3
Sep 08 2024
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Electric
The Cult
Sounds better to me than it did 20 years ago, but doesn’t necessarily sound good.
2
Sep 09 2024
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Scott 4
Scott Walker
4
Sep 10 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
4
Sep 11 2024
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
1
Sep 12 2024
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
2
Sep 13 2024
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When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Another that made me think there might not actually be 1000 albums I need to hear before I die.
2
Sep 14 2024
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The Band
The Band
It’s hard to express how much I hate this. I try to find something to appreciate in everything, no matter how much I don’t care for it, but this is different. Hate is a strong word but here it’s not strong enough. I guess at least now I have new (very low) bar for the worst thing I’ve ever listened to. That’s sort of positive in a way, maybe.
1
Sep 15 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
I’m glad that this exists for the people who are into it. Not really my thing, but way better than similar sounding albums that aren’t my thing.
3
Sep 16 2024
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Way better than I expected! Is it fair to say Bob Marley fans have kind of ruined Bob Marley? (And yes, by “Bob Marley fans” I mean college bro types.)
3
Sep 17 2024
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Is “Hallowed Be Thy Name” supposed to be their best song? Because it IS. Damn! Love the days when I get a metal album here. (Said as someone who doesn’t listen to metal, as I feel the need to mention in every review. Maybe there is something to be learned here?)
4
Sep 18 2024
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Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
I feel like surely this is mentioned a lot as an inspiration for lots of artists but somehow I just never noticed? I don’t ever want to hear it again but it seems like lots of people must’ve felt the opposite. (ntm.)
2
Sep 19 2024
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Legalize It
Peter Tosh
I guess I don’t really know what to listen for in reggae, so I can’t say whether this is good/bad/meh within that genre. Generally speaking it’s fine, I guess?
2
Sep 20 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
2
Sep 21 2024
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
If this isn’t on the soundtracks of any and all movies about a woman in her 50s finding herself faced with divorce and discovering a new side of herself I’ll eat my hat. Teasing aside, this was actually pretty enjoyable. If you like strong women with guitars this may be for you. (ntm.)
2
Sep 22 2024
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Garbage
Garbage
Almost no skips! (Sorry, “My Lover’s Box”. You’re half good at least.) The big singles are the weakest songs imo. Such a great album. High school me won’t let me give it anything less than a five.
5
Sep 23 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
This is one of those albums where I think surely it is universally appealing and how could anyone find something not to like here, but I bet I’m about to be proved wrong when I look at some of the other reviews.
5
Sep 24 2024
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Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Great, an hour of Damon Albarn trying to convince everyone he’s cool. Not falling for it, Damon.
1
Sep 25 2024
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Live At Leeds
The Who
On one hand, thanks to this project I’m just now getting into The Who; but on the other hand, I’ve never enjoyed live albums. Split the difference?
3
Sep 26 2024
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90
808 State
I liked about 10 minutes of this, I guess. I would describe it as “90s cop drama does an episode centered around “underground dance club raves” and this is the music”
2
Sep 27 2024
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
Baffling choice.
1
Sep 28 2024
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
3
Sep 29 2024
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Floodland
Sisters Of Mercy
It just makes me think of Simon Pegg in ‘World’s End’ so I love it. It’s pretty…I don’t know if they make words for what this sounds like, but know that the cover conveys it perfectly.
3
Sep 30 2024
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Dropped the ball again, younger self. What a disappointment.
4
Oct 01 2024
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
4
Oct 02 2024
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Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
She’s so…lively. Really giving it her all, and then some. (ntm.)
2
Oct 03 2024
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Real Life
Magazine
I guess there’s a reason they’re left off the list of bands that sound like this? Btw, that sound is exactly what you think would be, judging just on the band name and cover art. (ntm.)
2
Oct 04 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
The kids of today will never understand how many teen boys bleached their hair after Eminem blew up.
4
Oct 05 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
4
Oct 06 2024
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Love it! Right up my street. Sounds like a lot of people liked the little melody in Taj Mahal.
4
Oct 07 2024
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Love the name. Loved the sound for the first 40 minutes. Funk-lite, would you call it? Idk, but it was pretttty smooth. (ntm.)
3
Oct 08 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
U2 fans will love this U2 album.
2
Oct 09 2024
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Yeezus
Kanye West
I forgot all about this album. It’s great! I will say, though, that all of Kanye’s sex lyrics make him sound like a virgin.
5
Oct 10 2024
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
I’m glad this is on the list. I don’t care for it at all, but I can tell these guys need a win.
1
Oct 11 2024
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
I don’t really have the context to appreciate this as much as I should. Why do I know this name though?
2
Oct 12 2024
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
I don’t know how they do it. Everything about this is something I would hate, but for some reason I don’t really mind it. I felt the same about the last S&G album I got. Weird voodoo wizards…
3
Oct 13 2024
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
Not at all what I was expecting. Not anything I’ll ever listen to again, probably, but not terrible. Swampy, maybe?
2
Oct 14 2024
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Bummed
Happy Mondays
Any time I’ve tried to listen to the Happy Mondays I end up thinking the same thing: 1) Hey this isn’t so bad, 2) No, why did you add those synth sounds and why do they sound so terrible?!
2
Oct 15 2024
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
This is what the cool kids in 1970 were listening to, huh?
3
Oct 16 2024
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OK
Talvin Singh
Oh! Sitar electronica with a little flute! I’m glad the people who want this have this, but I am not one of those people. (ntm.)
1
Oct 17 2024
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Hey not too bad. Good job, John Lennon 👍🏼
3
Oct 18 2024
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New Wave
The Auteurs
Hidden gem! I’d never heard of this, prepared myself for the worst, and then found myself playing it on repeat. Will I remember it exists in a month? Not too sure. (ntm.) (PS Update: Totally forgot it existed)
4
Oct 19 2024
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
I don’t really feel very strongly about this one way or the other.
3
Oct 20 2024
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Murder Ballads
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
My third Nick Cave project received here and so far this is the best. Very murdery.
3
Oct 21 2024
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
I would probably enjoy this more if I kept listening to it. Why am I scared to like Billy Joel, even in secret?
3
Oct 22 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
I definitely like the idea of ZZ Top more than I like the music of ZZ Top.
2
Oct 23 2024
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I See You
The xx
I tried getting into this when it came out but it didn’t really happen; enjoyed it much more this time around. Thanks, list!
4
Oct 24 2024
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
I guess if I were a cool dad in the past I would listen to this.
3
Oct 25 2024
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Da Capo
Love
The songs I like are not these songs. I guess these songs are too psychedelic for me at this stage of my life. Maybe someday…
2
Oct 26 2024
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
I assume ‘Back to Black’ is also on this list? Which it 100% should be. Struggling to hear why this is included, though. If this were my first time listening to Amy Winehouse it would probably also be my last.
2
Oct 27 2024
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I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Umm… happy for y’all. This was much better than many terrible things but still not my cuppa tay.
2
Oct 28 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Didn’t make me as nervous and jumpy as the last Talking Heads album I got, but was still somewhat unpleasant. And I say that as someone who really thought they liked Talking Heads! This band is so confusing!!!
2
Oct 29 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
I like other Elliott Smith albums more than this one, but this one is fine.
3
Oct 30 2024
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
All I know is I saw them when they were opening for *NSYNC or BSB back in the day and that was a weird booking choice.
2
Oct 31 2024
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You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
I would like a lot of these songs a lot more if I didn’t understand English. I’m glad this is on the list because I definitely needed to hear that first track before I die. It is something else, and not in a good way!
3
Nov 01 2024
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Kimono My House
Sparks
I am just completely baffled as to how I have never even heard OF this. I feel like I’m in a weird alternate universe and I’m questioning everything I think I know. I get that this isn’t for everyone, but shouldn’t it be one of the most frequently mentioned albums of all time? I think I’m in shock. (ntm.)
5
Nov 02 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
I’m so confused about Fools Gold being the last track. I don’t even remember where I think it goes, but I do know it should not be at the end. Otherwise, perfect album!
5
Nov 03 2024
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
No. I can’t imagine what type of person thinks “gee, what shall I listen to today?” and then chooses this.
1
Nov 04 2024
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Shalimar
Rahul Dev Burman
Delightfully different from what I’ve gotten lately. I don’t know what this movie is about but this soundtrack makes it seem very cool. (ntm.)
3
Nov 05 2024
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Transformer
Lou Reed
4
Nov 06 2024
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Enjoying it for the nostalgia factor, but goodness gracious what a collection of wholly unpleasant singing voices.
3
Nov 07 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
This was my day-after-the-election album, and it feels quite fitting.
4
Nov 08 2024
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Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
I first heard this about 20 years ago, and to this day I think of it when I see a bird sitting on a telephone wire.
3
Nov 09 2024
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Somehow, this has never not sounded perfect to me. It never gets old, never sounds dated, and every time I put it on I end up on a months-long Wilco binge.
5
Nov 10 2024
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Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches
Happy Mondays
This is the second Happy Mondays album I’ve gotten in the last three weeks, and it feels excessive. I did enjoy this one slightly more than the last one, though.
3
Nov 11 2024
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Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
I would have loved to discover this 20 years ago. (ntm.)
3
Nov 12 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
4
Nov 13 2024
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Damaged
Black Flag
3
Nov 14 2024
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
Such quaint devil’s music.
3
Nov 15 2024
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Smash
The Offspring
Nothing against this album, but I don’t think anyone would be throwing a fit if it weren’t here. On the other hand, ‘Self Esteem’ has only gotten better with age. And after a couple more listens, on the other other hand, I guess I can see why this is here.
3
Nov 16 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
I’m sure this was so cool when it came out but it is just kind of dorky to me. Jamming on that little organ? Okay.
3
Nov 17 2024
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Who's Next
The Who
Always enjoy getting a new Who record, but I think it turns out I prefer their early stuff. How does this have a cheesy 80s vibe when it came out in the 70s?
3
Nov 18 2024
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
There is not a chance in hell that anyone needs to hear all the Neil Young albums on this list. Neil Young would probably even agree with me!!
1
Nov 19 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
3
Nov 20 2024
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
I listened to this about four time in a row because it sounds good but is also instantly forgettable. (ntm.)
3
Nov 21 2024
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Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Touré
I’m sure lots of people enjoy this and I’m very happy for them. (ntm.)
2
Nov 22 2024
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Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
I’ve never listened to Cee-Lo and was expecting something somewhat different. This was a nice surprise! I guess it made me think of OutKast at some points? Maybe that’s a thing, I’m not sure.
3
Nov 23 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Is everyone still pretending Coldplay is not good? This is great pop music, no matter how you look at it. If Coldplay hadn't been huge immediately, and had instead had been some indie dad-band, this would probably be on so many Top 10 of All Time lists. Nerds. Coldplay is great.
4
Nov 24 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
I love Bruce Springsteen but I would never consider myself a fan, ya know?
3
Nov 25 2024
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I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
I wonder if the list makers meant to include this. Just because it’s Leonard Cohen does NOT mean it needs to be on this damn list! I wish I could time-travel to encourage the people who made the original list to try a little harder.
2
Nov 26 2024
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Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
I got The Scream here a few months ago and it didn’t do much for me, so I was kinda bummed when this popped up. But this is so.much.better. This is great! So close to a 5. Now I get what people are talking about when they say how amazing this band is. I’m not 100% there yet, but things make more sense now.
4
Nov 27 2024
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
I thought I loved Led Zeppelin but I guess I’ve never ACTUALLY closely listened to them? I don’t know what to do with this. Once again this list leaves me feeling confused about life.
3
Nov 28 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
This sounds like what I think of when I think of jazz. (ntm.)
1
Nov 29 2024
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Live At The Regal
B.B. King
I don’t like live albums and I really don’t like blues… but this was surprisingly enjoyable. Not sure what to do with life anymore at this point.
3
Nov 30 2024
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
I have yet to meet a concept album I don’t like.
5
Dec 01 2024
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Dog Man Star
Suede
A little of this band goes a long way.
3
Dec 02 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
I feel bad for not liking Stevie Wonder’s music. I liked the second song, sorta! He seems nice. Sorry, Stevie. xo
2
Dec 03 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
* Has the last track, Addicted, always been here? * Where’s the Ghostface remix?! * I feel like there are a couple of filler songs here, or maybe they aren’t filler and I just don’t care for them * The title track alone almost makes this a 5 * What an actual tragic loss <3
4
Dec 04 2024
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
Not my new fav, sorry. It was mostly fine though.
3
Dec 05 2024
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In Utero
Nirvana
Remember on Lost when Jack was having another breakdown and drove around blaring Scentless Apprentice? Love that!
4
Dec 06 2024
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
I completely forgot that I used to listen to this CD when I was younger! Memories! Raining on me! But I was like 12 (??) and it was just like, pop music or whatever, but then when this came up this morning I knew it would somehow be spiritual AND IT WAS !! My mind is kind of blown and I think I might be obsessed with Sheryl Crow now.
4
Dec 07 2024
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Be
Common
3
Dec 08 2024
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
This was …. fine. I guess I don’t get what it’s doing here. (ntm.)
3
Dec 09 2024
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Live Through This
Hole
Really no skips here. Yes, Courtney Love is off-putting to many, many people, but come on! This is great. Classic. All time classic videos… what’s not to love?
5
Dec 10 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
3
Dec 11 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I think this is either my third or fourth Nick Cave album here, and so far I like this one the best. Not very murdery, but that’s okay. Think I’m finally starting to “get” him.
4
Dec 12 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
It has its moments. Doesn’t his throat hurt?
3
Dec 13 2024
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The Yes Album
Yes
Yes
3
Dec 14 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
And my list of “why did I never bother listening to this band” continues to grow.
This was wonderful.
4
Dec 15 2024
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Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
3
Dec 16 2024
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John Prine
John Prine
This isn’t for me, but it IS for lots of people, so good for them.
2
Dec 17 2024
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
I just love that part on the title song when it’s going into the chorus, I guess? Such a great thing!
4
Dec 18 2024
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
So this is so people who are embarrassed to like Coldplay can still listen to Coldplay? Cool!
3
Dec 19 2024
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Headache alone is worth five stars, and the rest of the album gets close, but (at this point) isn’t quite perfect. I should probably listen to this a dozen times before rating, but I guess I’m not doing that.
4
Dec 20 2024
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american dream
LCD Soundsystem
If this is here does that mean there are three LCD albums on the list? That seems like two too many.
2
Dec 21 2024
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
3
Dec 22 2024
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Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
Really trying to reserve this for when I really mean it, and I really mean it today: I did *not* need to hear this before I die. (No offense, Culture Club, xo)
2
Dec 23 2024
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
This was pretty cool. It made me want to maybe consider listening to more Cheap Trick? My mom would be happy about that anyway.
3
Dec 24 2024
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
It would be hard to overstate how amazing/important Buddy Holly is. Thank goodness at least the Brits get it.
5
Dec 25 2024
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Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
Woke up so cheerful on Christmas Eve and got this. The music is fine (reminds me of lots of modern film scores, I guess?) but the title just made me laugh. (ntm.)
2
Dec 26 2024
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Even though I’ve been listening to this for the last month, and at least for a full month for the last 20-50 years, it has never gotten old. This is perfect, but I think we knew that already.
5
Dec 27 2024
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Damn! I totally get Otis Redding now!
4
Dec 28 2024
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Ummmm, this was not terrible! Or at least I enjoyed the first and last songs. I was definitely surprised and might even listen again. Might, I said.
3
Dec 29 2024
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Tical
Method Man
Not my favorite Wu-Tang flanker but I thought I would enjoy this more. Needs more Ghost. Needs any Ghost.
2
Dec 30 2024
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Fine, but not my cup of tea.
2
Dec 31 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
The first album that was ever important in my life. It’s been in my top three for decades, and it’s never not been perfect; never gotten tired of; it’s one of the all-time great albums, as far as I’m concerned.
5
Jan 01 2025
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Follow The Leader
Korn
I have never felt more let down that I did when I generated this. Actually let out a dramatic, slow-motion “noooooooooo.” Last day of the year, last day of my first year doing the project, just got an all-time favorite yesterday, and now this. I know I’m not a Korn fan (at all, even a little) but I had to listen anyway. And wow. If I saw some of these lyrics I would be one million percent sure someone was just playing an awful joke…how is this real? THIS is what all those kids in high school were obsessed with???? Lately I’ve felt bad about being so judgy as a teen, but not anymore. This is over-the-top, comically bad trash, except that’s rude to trash.
1
Jan 02 2025
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Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
I thought for sure William Orbit = Orbital, but looks like that is not the case. What are the chances? (ntm.)
2
Jan 03 2025
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
I love getting metal albums! This is one of the best ones I’ve had so far.
3
Jan 04 2025
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Not my favorite Elvis.
2
Jan 05 2025
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Pretty okay!
2
Jan 06 2025
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Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
I’m not a fan of Chicago by any means, but it’s kind of crazy how prolific they were/are. There’s so much going on here, and it’s only the beginning (no pun intended, I swear). Good for them!
3
Jan 07 2025
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Tapestry
Carole King
I was never very interested in this, but now that I've hit middle age it doesn’t sound too bad.
3
Jan 08 2025
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
I didn’t realize till now that I’ve never heard this whole album. Weird, considering I was there in the 90s, listening to tons of British bands… Anyway, I guess it sounds like I expected it would. It’s fine, but I still don’t get it.
3
Jan 09 2025
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American Gothic
David Ackles
Mirror universe Neil Diamond. What the hell is this?? I sort of love it, I think. But only the unhinged songs. (ntm.)
3
Jan 10 2025
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth just doesn’t do anything for me. It seems like the sort of thing I would love, but I’ve just never really gotten into them. One of life’s great mysteries, I guess.
3
Jan 11 2025
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Diamond Life
Sade
A few years ago I saw an old friend and she was so excited by this artist “Sadie” who she had discovered. She put it on and it was Sade. I’m still not sure if she was joking. I get not knowing how to pronounce Sade, but why wouldn’t she have gone with /sayd/? How do people now think Sade is pronounced, what without the help of a radio DJ introduction?? Anyway, this was hot. Really enjoyed it.
3
Jan 12 2025
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Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Got Chicago’s first album AND this, all in the same week! So many horns! So many flashbacks the summer I worked at the mall and the same music played on a three hour loop! (I don’t care for this.)
2
Jan 13 2025
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Sunshine Hit Me
The Bees
Another I had never heard of that was less interesting than it would’ve been when it came out. Really liked the Os Mutantes cover! (ntm.)
3
Jan 14 2025
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
So enjoyable! Did the US not discover him yet?
3
Jan 15 2025
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Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
Fine, but didn’t do anything for me.
2
Jan 16 2025
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
I wonder what music would play in the background of police dramas set in the northeast U.S. if the Pogues didn’t exist.
2
Jan 17 2025
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
My ex’s absolute favorite. I have no choice but to hate it.
2
Jan 18 2025
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The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Pretty enjoyable but not something I’ll probably come back to.
2
Jan 19 2025
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Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
(ntm.)
2
Jan 20 2025
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
No.
1
Jan 21 2025
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
3
Jan 22 2025
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Opus Dei
Laibach
This is… I don’t know what this is, but I’m happy to have gotten it, and I can’t wait till I have a reason to play it for someone else. (ntm.)
2
Jan 23 2025
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Third R.E.M album, third time to write, “Damn! Maybe I should start listening to R.E.M.” (maybe I’ll actually do it this time?)
3
Jan 24 2025
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
Such a shame. Not this album — this actually pretty decent. Such a shame about what came after.
3
Jan 25 2025
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Let’s just say that if I had this on vinyl, I bet Side B would be played a LOT more than Side A.
4
Jan 26 2025
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Fatboy Slim
Is this the music from those anti-piracy ads that were on every DVD in the late 90s/early 2000s? Love it.
2
Jan 27 2025
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Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
I think we can all agree that if were a ranked list this would be #1. Glad this is on here; definitely a landmark album. Why aren’t there more albums as good as this one? Where can I find more of this?
1
Jan 28 2025
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
This was nice. Cool. Interesting. I enjoyed it and will definitely come back to it.
3
Jan 29 2025
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Bright Flight
Silver Jews
I’m stumped. Every other time I listen to this I think it could be great; every other other time I feel nothing. I think I like it better in the background when I’m not really paying attention.
3
Jan 30 2025
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
I know there are 600 more Elvis Costello albums on this list, and so far this is only my second. I am betting that after I’m done this will remain my pick for the best of the lot.
3
Jan 31 2025
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
I feel like I’m in the opening credits of an 80s movie where a recently divorced woman goes on an island vacation to find herself but soon finds herself solving a mystery. (ntm.)
2
Feb 01 2025
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
My note for Definitely Maybe was something like “I don’t get it.” THIS I get. I guess when Oasis is good they are great.
4
Feb 02 2025
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
I sort of love this and sort of hate it. (ntm)
3
Feb 03 2025
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Disintegration
The Cure
Everyone loves this so much that I feel bad not loving it. I strongly like much of it, though. Way better than the last Cure album I got. I wonder if I will come back and give this a higher rating after a few more listens.
3
Feb 04 2025
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Sea Change
Beck
Beck still just does nothing for me.
2
Feb 05 2025
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Virgin Suicides
Air
If I didn’t already know this was a soundtrack I would definitely think it should be a soundtrack. Idk, never been able to get into Air, despite trying since the 90s. Love the cover art, though!
2
Feb 06 2025
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Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
I had never heard of this but it sounds pretty much how I thought it would: terrible 80s synth with lame singing and worse lyrics and something I absolutely did not need to hear before I die. Love the cover art, though! (ntm)
1
Feb 07 2025
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I don’t dislike this at all but I don’t think I have ever in my life thought “gee I’d really like to listen to CCR right now.” Sorry mom.
3
Feb 08 2025
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
I am sorry, sir, but I am not a jazz fan. I am, however, jazzed at what you’ve accomplished here. I will see myself out.
2
Feb 09 2025
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
I really liked this at points; at other points she lost me. Most of it still sounds great. What’s she up to anyway? 3.5 but I just don’t think I can round up right now.
3
Feb 10 2025
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Dare!
The Human League
I don’t have that thing that makes me love 80s music like this. I can only appreciate it for about four minutes, so I’m fine with the hits. And their hit is a hit! Wasn’t really worth the rest of the album to get to that point though.
2
Feb 11 2025
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
Now I can hear the influence of Pink Floyd all over the place. I had only ever heard the singles from this album before, so I didn’t really get it/them. I liked this much more than the triangle rainbow one, and it would almost definitely be a five if it weren’t for the horrendous singing on a third of the tracks.
4
Feb 12 2025
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Wait, THIS is what Genesis sounds like? I was thinking it would be more like jammier Peter Gabriel (which, I guess technically …), but this was kind of cool and noisy at some points. Definitely coming back to this one. —— update: Came back to it, and uuuugh, I wish I had never started listening to the lyrics!!! You’re ruining everything, Phil Collins!
3
Feb 13 2025
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Does not sound as cool as it did when it came out, but that’s okay. Didn’t actually do tons for me then; doesn’t do much for me now.
2
Feb 14 2025
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
Fairly groovy, I guess? I liked it okay.
3
Feb 15 2025
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
This was so much less terrible than I was expecting. It was actually sort of cool in a nerdy pre-hippie middle-schooler thick-framed-glasses sort of way, ya know?
3
Feb 16 2025
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Just love her. Mostly because of Last Holiday, but I’m really happy for her here, too.
3
Feb 17 2025
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Well, this was much nicer than the last Kraftwerk album I got. At a few points it came awfully close to sounding like something I’d listen to again.
2
Feb 18 2025
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
I remember this as being one of the few jazz albums I find mildly enjoyable, and it still was! Mildly enjoyable, I mean. And is anyone better than Miles Davis at album titles?
3
Feb 19 2025
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
I always thought Billy Bragg would sound like a fisherman. I guess he does, but it’s a different type of fisherman than I expected.
Overall, I’m just not sure how I feel about this quite yet.
3
Feb 20 2025
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Celebrity Skin
Hole
Look, I love Courtney Love as much as the next person (jk, I actually do like her), but this is not a great album by any means. Yes, it’s got a few bangers/jams/slappers(?), but overall? Come on, guys.
When I see all the albums that are NOT on this list it makes it really hard to overly appreciate the mediocre.
3
Feb 21 2025
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
Me listening:
— ugh, always heard of, never wanted to actually hear
— (plays album) oof, British people really love passionate singing, huh?
— I can see why I never listened.
— wait, what is this song? I love this! And the song after was really good!
— is this my new favorite thing? Why haven’t I ever listened to this?!
— (plays again) wait, this is horrible. What was I thinking?
— wait, this is so good! What is happening?!
— repeat
3
Feb 22 2025
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Man, this cover art and opening track really throw you off from what’s coming next. Glad I was finally given a reason to check out the whole album, because I could not understand why on earth people spoke so highly of this.
4
Feb 23 2025
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
As I am generally pretty unimpressed with Blur I would never have given this a chance. I actually liked this the best so far, so …that’s all I’ve got. Better than other Blur.
3
Feb 24 2025
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The Undertones
The Undertones
I just really don’t enjoy this style of singing! It’s a shame, because otherwise I really like it. Teenage Kicks is amazing and I can’t believe I’d never heard it before.
3
Feb 25 2025
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
It feels like just a week ago I was writing “gee, I feel so bad for not liking Stevie Wonder.” I don’t feel as bad this time, but the songs I didn’t like I REALLY didn’t like. Some were pretty decent though!
2
Feb 26 2025
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
It makes me sad when I see online how much people really loved Chris Cornell. This is definitely part of my teenage soundtrack, and while it’s not something I frequently seek out, I don’t really have anything negative to say about it.
3
Feb 27 2025
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Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
Love Astrud but this is not my fav.
2
Feb 28 2025
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Too soon! I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about the MSP album I got five days ago!
1) Each album has two or three songs I really quite like, while the rest make me wonder if there’s something wrong with me for liking the ones I do.
2) Is this My Chemical Romance’s favorite band?
3
Mar 01 2025
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
This is one of the first albums that was really important in my life. I’m a bit confused because I was really sure I would be married to Billy Corgan by now, but tomorrow’s another day, you know?
5
Mar 02 2025
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
I really enjoy my routine of starting the day with whatever album I randomly generate. However, sometimes that does mean waking up already depressed and generating Nebraska.
2
Mar 03 2025
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This was pretty good, actually? Reddit has me primed to hate all these Elvis Costello albums, but I actually mostly enjoyed this.
3
Mar 04 2025
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
I used to listen to this all the time. What a strange thing to somehow forget.
4
Mar 05 2025
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Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
So excited to see what I got on my birthday, but I got this and it’s not even available. Boo. I did listen to some on YouTube, though, and well, what? I guess I actually enjoyed whatever was happening, and I wish I could easily listen to the whole thing without creepy ads after every song.
2
Mar 06 2025
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Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
I don’t like this. Maybe because it reminds me of an evil ex, maybe because it sucks.
2
Mar 07 2025
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
1) major nostalgia
2) great choice for AM workout! love the generator today.
3
Mar 08 2025
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Rapture
Anita Baker
Two days ago I watched the episode of Hacks where there is an CD stuck playing on a loop, and I couldn’t remember the name of the artist for the life of me, but I didn’t bother trying to look it up because I knew it would come to me eventually. Today I got this album. (PS It was Anita Baker. Anita Baker was the CD in the show.)
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Mar 09 2025
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Music
Madonna
Um, I was there when this came out so I can say with certainty this is not/was not some kind of amazing groundbreaking album. It’s barely fine. I like Madonna just fine, but this is not it.
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Mar 10 2025
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Every time I hear this album I appreciate it a little bit more. Of course, I did but it the week it came out, so I’m not sure how much of a compliment that is.
3
Mar 11 2025
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
I really thought I’d be torn between rating this a 4 or a 5, but here I am, unsure whether to give a 3 or a 4. It’s definitely great and close to perfect, but it doesn’t hit as hard as it used to.
4
Mar 12 2025
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Country Life
Roxy Music
It wasn’t until I put this on immediately after Bowie that I realized how much like Bowie this sounds. Or are all these albums just starting to blur together?
Whatever, it’s highly enjoyable!
3
Mar 13 2025
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The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
… I guess? I mean, I think lots of people hate it, but it’s just … there. Yes, this is an album.
2
Mar 14 2025
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
All I know is my first thought was “British Eagle Eye Cherry” and I cannot explain further. Also, hey it’s that one song that I don’t know how I know!
2
Mar 15 2025
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Want One
Rufus Wainwright
I’m very sure another version of myself in an alternate timeline is super obsessed with Rufus Wainwright. I guess this me really likes the occasional song, but the full album didn’t really get me.
3
Mar 16 2025
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1989
Taylor Swift
Been on a Taylor-break since last year’s Tortured Trash Can Debacle, and I thought maybe I just wasn’t that into her music anymore in general, but I was wrong. Just loved this album as much as I always have. HOWEVER: ‘Welcome to New York’ is still terrible and I hate it so much; I don’t understand how ‘How You Get the Girl’ made the cut, while ‘New Romantics’ didn’t; and, if for some reason you felt the need to listen to the Taylor’s Version of this instead of the original, I encourage you to stick to the original.
4
Mar 17 2025
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Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
After my first Dexys album I was let down and didn’t understand how they could be so appreciated in the UK, but now I’m starting to get it! This was a million times better than the one with the business attire cover, whatever that one is called. Quite enjoyed this and may keep it in the rotation.
3
Mar 18 2025
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Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
This really started to grow on me after a few listens. I don’t think it’s something I’ll keep listening to (for now, anyway), but I’ll definitely count it as one of the more pleasant discoveries from this list. (ntm)
3
Mar 19 2025
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Is This It
The Strokes
I can’t possibly explain everything this album means to me. It feels weird to even try to talk about how great it is, because it feels like I’m talking about something deeply personal. So whatever, shut up, one of the greatest albums of all time, love you, you deserve a crown. xoxox
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Mar 20 2025
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
Damn! What a great thing to discover today. Thanks, generator. (ntm)
4
Mar 21 2025
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The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
I used to think it was really immature to describe something as “boring,” but it turns out sometimes there’s just no other word.
1
Mar 22 2025
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
Not my thing. Fine, punk, short.
2
Mar 24 2025
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
I usually find the Doors pretty silly, but this was just mostly gross. Really did not enjoy this.
2
Mar 25 2025
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Headquarters
The Monkees
I have a hard time understanding the whole Monkees thing. Like, they were made for a tv show so they’re not a “real” band, but they seem to have a lot of good songs? Idk, I thought this was pretty good, and sometimes great.
4
Mar 26 2025
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Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
Fine garage rock that I would probably like a lot more if it weren’t tainted by being a favorite of an evil ex.
3
Mar 27 2025
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More Specials
The Specials
I’ll probably never *love* the Specials, but this grew on me a little. On the first listen, a couple of songs stood out in a good-for-a-summer-playlist way, but then it started to sound like more of an album to me, and I appreciated it more.
3
Mar 28 2025
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
I used to LOVE the Smashing Pumpkins so much when I was younger, but even then, this album as a whole never fully clicked for me. Don’t get me wrong, several songs have been in my rotation for 30 years (Mayonnaise omg! Disarm was literally life changing!), but this is not a top album for me.
3
Mar 29 2025
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Connected
Stereo MC's
‘Connected’ was in like ever ‘90s movie (or at least it was in Hackers), and I always wondered what Stereo MC’s other stuff was like. Guess I never wondered enough to find out… Anyway, good to know it just sounds like ‘Connected.’
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Mar 30 2025
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
If I’ve learned one thing from the internet it’s that a lot of people DEEPLY love/d Linkin Park. It didn’t make me a fan or anything, but I did listen to this with a different frame of mind than I would have a few years ago.
2
Mar 31 2025
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Jack White has come so far from wearing his little peppermint outfits, pretending his ex-wife was his sister days, huh? Didn’t see it coming.
This album still sounds just as good as it did when it came out, which is nice. Not earth-shattering for me, though.
3
Apr 01 2025
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Heroes
David Bowie
Well, here’s the thing… First listen, something grabbed me and made me think “hey! is this great? I need to re-listen, but much louder, and in a much smaller space.” So I did, and then I did again, but that same thing never came back to grab me. BUT, I feel like I finally actually HEARD the title track for the first time in my life, and that was pretty incredible.
It’s not David Bowie’s fault that I don’t like this more (yet).
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Apr 02 2025
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
On The Wire, whenever McNutty is drunk-driving his car into street signs he’s usually listening to the Pogues, I think. Those four-second clips are enough Pogues for me to hear in my lifetime.
2
Apr 03 2025
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
Second album by them this month. Still just can’t stand this guy’s voice!
2
Apr 04 2025
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
I knew when I saw Hella on the similar artists section I was in for a treat. (ntm.)
3
Apr 05 2025
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
For whatever reason, Devendra Barnhart has just always given me the ick, I guess you could say. No idea why, so I’m just going to trust my guy and keep not listening to him. (Sorry if it turns out he’s a saint or something, but I’ll still not listen.)
2
Apr 06 2025
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
I love Rod Stewart like I love Bruce Springsteen. I guess I love the idea of loving them more than I love them. And I love/want to love them so much!
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Apr 07 2025
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Bandwagonesque
Teenage Fanclub
This band has never really done anything for me. They come close sometimes, though! I would describe this album as “fine” and “inoffensive.”
2
Apr 08 2025
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The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
Umm, okay. Beach Boys, cool. Definitely got that basic Beach Boys thing going.
Another one that belongs on the ‘1001 Albums That Exist’ list.
3
Apr 09 2025
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Kid A
Radiohead
This is my third Radiohead album here, and none of them have been what are apparently my two favorites. Meaning maybe I don’t like Radiohead as much as I thought? This has happened with Led Zeppelin, too. Something about focused listening …
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Apr 10 2025
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
There are enough people who like Tom Waits to make me feel okay with how much I don’t like Tom Waits. Please tell me this is 2/2 on the list. (It’s not, is it?)
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Apr 11 2025
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Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Buffalo Stance is pretty good, and the black-market-baby song was amusing. Overall, though… really?
2
Apr 12 2025
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Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
Up until about 2005 I genuinely thought that Belle and Sebastian had figured it out, that they were the one band people would obviously enjoy, if not love. Still kind of crazy to me that that’s not the case, especially with their early stuff in mind, but apparently it is.
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Apr 13 2025
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
I always enjoy Miles Davis much more than many of the other jazz artists I get.
2
Apr 14 2025
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Play
Moby
I forgot Gwen wasn’t originally on South Side! I love that song — it’s so dumb. Even better and dumber with her.
Overall, this was so weak today, compared to how massive it was when it came out. I can see this being really baffling for people who weren’t around at the time. Very “her?”.
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Apr 15 2025
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Aja
Steely Dan
Oh so *that’s* how it’s pronounced. I always wondered.
I hope someday I get really into Steely Dan. I’m just not there yet.
3
Apr 16 2025
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Blackstar
David Bowie
Have I yet learned my lesson that past-their-prime albums can, in fact, be great? Surely now I’ve got that through my head, what with falling deeply in love with this on first listen.
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Apr 17 2025
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
I guess none of the Sugarcubes’ songs I’ve heard have that man on them; he didn’t help things. I liked that Cat song at the end, though!
3
Apr 18 2025
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Honky Tonk Masquerade
Joe Ely
This feels so random for this list, but I’m very happy it was here.
3
Apr 19 2025
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
You know, I didn’t get the hype when this came out, but now I get the hype. Good for you, Frank Ocean!
4
Apr 21 2025
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Gold
Ryan Adams
I don’t care for him as a person, and why was this so long?
2
Apr 22 2025
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Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
I don’t know what it is about this band, but they make me irrationally angry. I don’t even necessarily hate the music, but I fucking hate this for some reason.
2
Apr 23 2025
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Yes, this is an album.
2
Apr 24 2025
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The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
I don’t understand how this is so good when everything similar is so offensive to my ears!!! Are they magicians?!?
4
Apr 25 2025
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My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
Unexpectedly great workout music. Thanks David Bowie and Brian Eno! Love y’all forever xoxo
3
Apr 26 2025
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NEU! 75
Neu!
I like that this sounds cool but also sounds like an early ‘80s workplace training video.
3
Apr 27 2025
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
I used to be obsessed with Vanilla Sky, so I find the cover very exciting. Other than that, yes, this is Bob Dylan.
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Apr 28 2025
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m b v
My Bloody Valentine
Okay, maybe NOW I understand the thing I say every time about “past their prime albums CAN be great.” This was such a great surprise! And I feel like I understand mbv and their entire web of influence so much better now. Thank you for this one, list!
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Apr 29 2025
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Third
Portishead
Portishead is just always perfect. I rarely listen to them and I’m not sure why. This album sounded scarier than the ones I’m used to.
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Apr 30 2025
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
It’s hard not to feel like I’m being punished with this today.
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May 09 2025
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Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
Has the ‘1814’ always been there??? Please stop messing with me.
I have no firm feelings on this. The hits are hits.
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