Jan 05 2024
Madman Across The Water
Elton John
3
Jan 08 2024
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
It was fine for what it was
2
Jan 09 2024
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
3
Jan 10 2024
So
Peter Gabriel
Solid 80s soft rock, a la, Phil Collins. Definitely will listen again
3
Jan 11 2024
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Good old timey jazz
3
Jan 12 2024
Is This It
The Strokes
Good early 2000's indie rock. Definitely worth another listen.
4
Jan 15 2024
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Very early 2000's. Didn't do anything specific for me.
2
Jan 16 2024
Debut
BjΓΆrk
I am a big Bjork fan so it was fun to listen to her debut album. It definitely sounds very 90's and not her fully formed self. Good reminder to listen to some of her other stuff.
3
Jan 17 2024
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Very cool. Early 90's female soft rock. Worth listening to other Suzanne Vega albums. I liked Knight Moves.
3
Jan 18 2024
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Definitely old timey (40s and 50s) jazz. Not my music at all.
2
Jan 19 2024
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
3
Jan 22 2024
American Idiot
Green Day
Very Green Day. Not my kind of music.
2
Jan 23 2024
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
I really like it. Gives me The Cure vibes. Ended up listening to the whole thing twice. I really liked Providence
4
Jan 24 2024
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
I really enjoyed it. Good classic 70s rock. Now I know what Stairway to Heaven sounds like. Would listen again
3
Jan 25 2024
Kid A
Radiohead
The sound is quintessential Radiohead. Lots of songs I didn't know. Will definitely be listening again.
3
Jan 26 2024
Dry
PJ Harvey
Fine. Early 90s female rock. Not for me.
2
Jan 29 2024
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Easy disco/funk. Would probably listen to again.
3
Jan 30 2024
Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Good 70s rock. I really liked Toy in the Attic. Solid music.
3
Jan 31 2024
Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Very ecclectic and worth another listen. The album has a good mix of different kinds of sounds.
3
Feb 01 2024
Hms Fable
Shack
Good 90s British Rock. A la Oasis and Hootie & the Blowfish
3
Feb 02 2024
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Not my jam. Not much to bring me in. It sounds like the start of 80's synth but not in an engaging or compelling format. Meh
1
Feb 05 2024
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Good album. Quintessential Doors
3
Feb 06 2024
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
3
Feb 07 2024
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
70s Punk Rock. Clearly identifiable sound, but didn't resonate with me personally.
2
Feb 08 2024
The White Room
The KLF
Cool dance and techno music with some other stuff thrown in
3
Feb 09 2024
Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
It was cool 60s. Sounds were a little varied from song to song. Only got one listen. Nothing specific stood out.
3
Feb 12 2024
Hotel California
Eagles
Good music. Probably wouldnt go out of my way to listen to again, but I get the appeal. Favorite song was Try and Love again.
3
Feb 13 2024
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Good sound. 80th sinth and a little futuristic. Definitely worth another listen!
3
Feb 14 2024
The Yes Album
Yes
Fun 70's rock. Short album, so a very easy and enjoyable listen. Should definitely listen to again
3
Feb 15 2024
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Not my kind of music but I can see the magic there. Its that 70s/80s Mr. Rogers kind of jazz.
3
Feb 16 2024
Queen II
Queen
It was Queen sound. Probably wouldn't listen again.
2
Feb 19 2024
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Interesting notes. Very clearly Led Zepellin. Most likely won't listen again, but if it comes up, I could see myself enjoying it.
3
Feb 20 2024
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Very Talking Heads. No song stood out to me.
3
Feb 21 2024
More Specials
The Specials
First song not great. Got better. Lots of funky sounds. Ska music that just didn't quite go there enough. Two songs I liked: International Jet Set and Do Nothing.
3
Feb 22 2024
Slayed?
Slade
Its classic 70's rock a la Motley Crue. Just not my music.
2
Feb 23 2024
21
Adele
Good album. No specific songs stood out.
3
Feb 26 2024
S&M
Metallica
Good sound. Very 90's burgeoning mainstream rock. Some good songs.
3
Feb 27 2024
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Early 60's jazz. Good music. Not my jam. I can tell that it's solid jazz.
3
Feb 28 2024
Palo Congo
Sabu
Interesting portuguese/tribal/cumbia type music.
3
Feb 29 2024
xx
The xx
Fantastic album. Have listen to it 100 times before. Great reverb, soft sounds and a unique sound. Definitely their best album.
4
Mar 01 2024
Odelay
Beck
Lots of different music sounds. Felt a little like schizojazz. I liked the first half of the album better.
3
Mar 04 2024
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
Nothing of note. Not for me. I did realize that You Cant Always Get What You Want is a Rolling Stones song, which I did not know.
2
Mar 05 2024
Hot Fuss
The Killers
I like this album. First half is better than the second. I forgot that I love the song, On Top!
4
Mar 06 2024
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
Fine, but not my kind of music. very early 60's rock feel. No songs stood out.
2
Mar 07 2024
Born To Be With You
Dion
Sounds like Elton John but no songs stood out. I was mostly bored.
2
Mar 08 2024
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Early 70's rock. Undistinguishable from other artist's of the time. Not really for me.
2
Mar 11 2024
Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Good band. Some of the songs are more memorable than others. I was expecting to like it more than I did. Overall, the album is on the slow side. No specific songs stood out for me.
3
Mar 12 2024
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Fun 70's hits. No songs particularly called to me. Not sure I need to listen to this album again, but definitely another of their albums could be cool.
3
Mar 22 2024
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Enjoyed it. Listened to the whole thing twice.
3
Mar 25 2024
Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Really nice and interesting sound. Just came across Cocteau Twins and I am a fan.
3
Mar 26 2024
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Good album. Signature Fleetwood Mac. Doesn't have any of my hits
3
Mar 27 2024
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
90s calfornia surfin like Sublime but a little more rappy and not that interesting to listen to. Nothing there for me.
2
Mar 28 2024
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Interesting kind of ethereal/outer space/time travel music. Maybe there's something there? Maybe a different album?
2
Mar 29 2024
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Fantastic album. Fantastic band. It went on repeat three times and I enjoyed it every time. I'm a big fan of Yeah Yeah Yeahs anyway, but the album truly is unique and worth many more listens.
5
Apr 01 2024
Nevermind
Nirvana
Nirvana's greatest. The first three songs are banging. A couple of other goods one interspersed. Favorite song is Come As You Are
4
Apr 02 2024
1989
Taylor Swift
Lots of great songs. I would definitley listen to the album again. So many recognizable hits along with other songs that could have been hits as well.
4
Apr 03 2024
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Nothing exciting here. Second half of the album was better but still not my jam.
2
Apr 04 2024
Melodrama
Lorde
Good Album. Some interesting songs. Some blah songs.
3
Apr 05 2024
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Early 70's rock. Not my jam at all.
2
Apr 08 2024
Homework
Daft Punk
Some good jams. Original Daft Punk with their signature sound.
4
Apr 09 2024
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Not anything that stood out for me.
2
Apr 10 2024
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Lots of songs I've heard before. One new good one that stood out for me: Do You Wanna Dance. Spanish Harlem is an old favorite.
3
Apr 11 2024
The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
The sound was recognizable as Prodigy and it was semi-enjoyable to listen to. No songs stood out to me, but the two classic were immediately recognized and appreciated (Smack my Bitch Up and Firestarter) and felt very late 90's. Would probably not listen to again as no other song was remarkable.
2
Apr 12 2024
Smile
Brian Wilson
Fun, beachy hits (definitely has a Beach Boys aura) with some funky eclectic songs thrown in. Worth another listen.
3
Apr 15 2024
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Very Bob Dylan. Liked it overall. No songs stood out but I would listen to the album again. A lot of people complain about the sound, but it just sounds like Bob Dylan.
3
Apr 16 2024
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Really cool sound. Definitely listenable. I was afraid it might be a little too death metal but that was not the case. Definitely worth another listen.
3
Apr 17 2024
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
Jamiroquai has a very unique sound and this album is all him. Good jams for in the background. But all the songs kind of blended into one another.
2
Apr 18 2024
Apocalypse 91β¦ The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Really good songs. Really good beats. Definitely feels like the early 90's rap era. Worth another listen. Fav song is I Don't Wanna Be Called Yo Niga
3
Apr 19 2024
Transformer
Lou Reed
Cool sound. Great voice and worth another listen.
3
Apr 22 2024
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
I probably won't listen to this album again. Very Neil Young. Solid music all around. I liked Cripple Creek Ferry
2
Apr 23 2024
A Night At The Opera
Queen
Not my particular favorite. Although a lot of the songs had a softer sound that traditional queen. The album starts off more mellow before going into Queen "funk" and I like that aspect.
2
Apr 24 2024
Opus Dei
Laibach
Rammstein style German rock....not my jam....
1
Apr 25 2024
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Some real funky stuff. Most likely wont listen again. Favorite song was Extended Souvenir
2
Apr 26 2024
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
Irish 90's folksy rock. Nothing made me want to listen again specifically. I did enjoy the sound and vibes overall.
2
Apr 29 2024
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Great album and fantastic voice. I already know about Big Iron (such a favorite) but also found Saddle Tramp (so good) and El Paso. Will definitely be listening to this again.
4
Apr 30 2024
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
What a great album. Classics like White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are truly good. Embryonic Journey is so prevalent in media and its a surreal sound that you want to be immersed in. Found a new Jefferson Airplane favorite, Today. Fantastic song that you could play on repeat. Comin' Back to Me is good as well. Will definitely be listening to this album again.
4
May 01 2024
California
American Music Club
I liked this album. Good early-mid 90's softer type rock. The guitar strum is so recognizable to the era along with the intentional lyrics that speak of times and people gone by. Best song is Western Sky. Honorable Mention: Jenny
4
May 02 2024
Eternally Yours
The Saints
Real punk rock. The first song was a little much and I didn't want to listen to the rest of the album. But it got better with every song. It had a very clear punk sound but also included the quirkiness that comes from Australian musicians. Favorite is Memories are Made of This. Will definitely listen to again!
3
May 03 2024
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Good jams. Really easy listen and clear music themes.
3
May 06 2024
Fragile
Yes
What a cool band. Album starts off strong with Roundabout (best song) and moves smoothly through. Will definitely listen again.
3
May 07 2024
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Such a good album. Easy early 90's hip hop with a through line. Good jams all around. Worth many more listens
3
May 08 2024
Grace
Jeff Buckley
Really really like this album. Great early 90' sound and good storytelling. So real is my favorite on the album.
4
May 09 2024
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Yes. This is an album. The sounds here are both all over the place and clearly centralized. You can clearly hear a theme that runs through the album. Great bookend songs.
4
May 10 2024
Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
Very interesting album. Lots of varied musical styles and a rhythm all its own. More musicians should experiment with sounds and tempos. Not my personal kind of music, but very laudable in its ambition. First half was more entertaining that the last.
2
May 13 2024
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
I could get down with this. Definitely worth another listen. Favorite song was Be Thankful for what you've got. Should also listen to other Massive Attack albums.
3
May 14 2024
Imagine
John Lennon
Very John Lennon. Only song that stood out as memorable was Oh Yoko! But I wouldn't call it a favorite. Too poppy and not enough of an interesting sound. Will probably not listen to again.
2
May 15 2024
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Fine soft psychedelic sounds. No songs stood out to me and told me to play it a second time.
2
May 16 2024
Abbey Road
Beatles
I can see why people enjoy it. It would have been better suited for a different period in my life when I would have resonated with it more. Sun King was my favorite.
3
May 17 2024
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
Solid early 70's rock. Great background music with some interesting sounds. Very par for the course for the time. Would listen to it again but no songs were especially remarkable.
3
May 20 2024
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Classic Bowie. Great songs that you definitely want to hear again. Alladin Sane was the best song on the album.
3
May 21 2024
Stankonia
OutKast
Absolutely fantastic album. There was a clear theme throughout and you could tell that they were operating at 100% in their writing and producer. Definitely a unique and innovative sound that still fit within the rap genre but dared to venture into some new sound territory. So Fresh and So Clean is the best. Gasoline Dreams and We Luv Deez Hoez are also great.
5
May 24 2024
Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Solid rap and some recognizable tunes. Too much vulgar language for my particular enjoyment. Everyday Struggle is a good jam
3
May 27 2024
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Fantastic album. What a voice and what originality in sound. Favorite is Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
4
May 28 2024
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Good Cat Stevens. Exactly what it's supposed to be.
3
May 29 2024
Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
Interesting sounds. I was able to focus on my work. No stand out songs though.
2
May 30 2024
Black Metal
Venom
Not bad. Not my sound but I can see some general appeal to the quality of musicality on the album.
2
May 31 2024
Synchronicity
The Police
Smooth eighties, verging on some smooth jazz, but then low guitar that signals a harder edge on the back end. Worth another listen.
3
Jun 03 2024
Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Fantastic album with tons of great hits. The musicality is unique and uses a wide variety of instruments and sounds. There are better Jorge Ben Jor albums but this one is still great!
4
Jun 04 2024
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Good stuff. Very recognizable easy listening of a certain era. Vietnam War vibes all around. Worth another listen. Who'll stop the rain is my favorite.
4
Jun 05 2024
Calenture
The Triffids
Gives me great 80's vibes. I was not familiar with them at all and would like to hear more. Kelly's Blues was my favorite song but there would be other good ones.
4
Jun 06 2024
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
Too much for me. Not the worst but not my style. Would be one star but I like the inclusion of the interview on the backend. Kind of cool.
2
Sep 02 2024
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
I can see the appeal and the music quality if high. Just not my genre. But really a great voice!
2
Sep 03 2024
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
I can get down with this groovy album. Definitely worth another listen.
4
Sep 04 2024
Dummy
Portishead
Interesting sound. I had never actually heard Portishead's music and was surprised by the soft sounds and musical lilt. Not bad.
3
Sep 05 2024
Scott 4
Scott Walker
I had never heard of Scott Walker but I really like this album. So very good! Favorite song is The Seventh Seal.
4
Sep 06 2024
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
It was fine. Not much to write home about and not screamo music
2
Sep 13 2024
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Great songs, great sound. All around such a fanstastic album. Also, its my childhood so you can't beat the nostalgia.
5
Sep 16 2024
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Blues is just not my jam. But I can see the talent.
2
Sep 17 2024
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Easy listening. No notable songs.
3
Sep 18 2024
Eliminator
ZZ Top
Good music and definitely a real early 80's rock vibe. Most likely wont listen to this again just because that's not my preference.
2
Sep 19 2024
Among The Living
Anthrax
Thrash is just not my thing. Probably wont ever listen to this again. But I can at least now say that I know what Anthrax sounds like.
1
Sep 20 2024
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Good background music. No songs stood out though. Would listen to it again but probably won't seek it out.
2
Sep 23 2024
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Great album. Will definitely listen to it again. No specific song stood out for me.
4
Sep 24 2024
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Such a great album with an ethereal sound but really great instrumentals. Great coming back to this.
4
Sep 25 2024
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Cool late 80's R&B/pop sound. Listened to it twice. Liked Manchild and Buffalo Stance.
3
Sep 26 2024
On The Beach
Neil Young
Great background music. I am a Neil Young fan. But no specific bangers or standout songs. I was really hoping to find a new Neil Young favorite.
3
Sep 27 2024
Arise
Sepultura
Heavy metal is not my kind of music. But I did listen to the whole thing and I could see the musical talent on the guitar. Most likely will never listen to it again but it could have been worse.
2
Sep 30 2024
Eagles
Eagles
Good easy listening. Feels very Eagles with that early 70's easy rock sound. Will most likely listen to again.
3
Oct 01 2024
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Great album. I was not familiar with Dusty Springfield at all and that seems like a crime. What a great voice and what a great interpretation of that 60's sound with a wide range of songs and killer vocals! Will definitely listen to again.
4
Oct 02 2024
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Sounds just like Alexi Murdoch. Very easy listening with just strong vocals and background guitar. Will definitely be listening to more Nick Drake.
3
Oct 03 2024
The Coral
The Coral
Just a little all over the place. Its not bad, I just couldn't really get into it. It has some Sublime and Shack and The Specials vibes and I can see some merit to the movability of the music. But I don't think I ever need to listen to another Coral album again.
2
Oct 04 2024
Steve McQueen
Prefab Sprout
I really like this. Super easy listening. Definitely need to listen to this again. Also there is an acoustic version and it is sooooo good.
4
Oct 07 2024
1984
Van Halen
Not my kind of music. I can see how it was the sound of the mid 80s though. Very big hair, big guitar, big music. Probably wont listen again.
2
Oct 08 2024
Bossanova
Pixies
A little more punky and rock and rolly than I was expecting. Not sure that I would ever be pulled to listen to it again. Maybe a different album. I liked The Happening the best.
2
Oct 09 2024
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
This album is absolutely fantastic. So many great songs I can't pick a favorite. The songs fit seamlessly together and you can hear the ingenuity in the sound. She is so creative and has a real strong musical perspective. Perfect album!
5
Oct 10 2024
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Really great jazz. Really great sound. I can see how this hits the spot for jazz aficionados. Not anything I need to come back to but if its on I will definitely enjoy it!
3
Oct 11 2024
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Good music. I can feel the beat and can get down with it. Favorite song is You be Illin
3
Oct 14 2024
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Great album. Very unique sound to Fiona Apple and to the mid 90s. Has deep singer songwriter vibes. Will definitely listen to it again. First half of the album is better than the second.
4
Oct 15 2024
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Good funky Beatles. A Day in the Life was a memorable song.
3
Oct 16 2024
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
Fun, funky early 80's sound. Worth another listen and probably some other albums as well. It has sounds from late 60s and 70s rock but also a very 80s sounds plus bits and pieces that have influenced 2010s indie rock sounds. Very versatile.
3
Oct 17 2024
British Steel
Judas Priest
This wasn't bad. I can see the musicality and talent for the genre. Not my particular jam though. Higher than a 2 but not quite a 3 star.
2
Oct 18 2024
D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
What an album! Definitely a new and interesting sound and I didn't even realize what was going on. I would definitely call this art and would say there is something special here. These are people trying to create something new in the world.
4
Oct 21 2024
In Utero
Nirvana
Its Nirvana. Heart Shaped Box is the quintessential Nirvana sound and Rape Me was enjoyable although the actual lyrics are a bit too much for a Tuesday afternoon trying to get work done. It's good but I don't know that I need to come back to this.
2
Oct 22 2024
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
This is disco. The songs are so well written with incredibly danceable beats and great rhythm. This is an album that I will be blaring on my speakers while I clean the house. He's the Greatest Dancer is my favorite, special mention to Lost in Music and Thinking of You.
4
Oct 23 2024
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
Great album and great sound. Only song that really stood out for me was Spellbound. Other greats but no notables. I think there may be some better Souxsie albums to listen to.
3
Oct 24 2024
Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Music's okay. Gives me The Doors vibes. I like The Passenger but no other songs really stood out. Would probably not listen to it again. Plus, all the songs sound like they need some fine tuning/refining of the sound.
2
Oct 25 2024
Mott
Mott The Hoople
Not much there other than its good background music. Late 70's easy rock but nothing to grab me in. No notable songs that stood out.
2
Oct 28 2024
C'est Chic
CHIC
Great album. Great reflection of a true disco album. All the songs are great. At 8 songs, this album is perfect for a little touch of disco in the day without drowning in endless songs. I Want Your Love, Savoir Faire and Chic Cheer are standouts
4
Oct 29 2024
Heroes
David Bowie
Album is good but not revolutionary. Heroes is good as is Blackout. Would probably not seek out this album to listen to it again.
3
Oct 30 2024
John Prine
John Prine
I like this. Great Americana feel with intentional lyrics and a real message. A little bit of Bob Dylan but leaning more into the folk country arena. Very listenable. Listened to the whole thing three times through.
3
Oct 31 2024
Central Reservation
Beth Orton
Love this album. The first song pulled me in right away and I wanted to listen to more. Absolutely must listen to again as well as other of her albums. The music feels so familiar. Stolen Car is my favorite
4
Nov 01 2024
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
I like this. Good DJ vibes but also just interesting rock vibes. Sunworshipper was good and so were a few others. Listened to it twice. Worth another listen.
3
Nov 04 2024
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
meh. its country, its blues, its easy 70s rock and roll. I listened to 1.5x through and didn't feel like I need to listen to again. Probably ever. Nothing to bring me in
2
Nov 05 2024
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Easy listening music. Great to have in the background or for light afternoon parties. Samba is alive and well.
3
Nov 06 2024
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
Meh. Late 60's rock. Very much the sound of the time. No songs stood out for me. No need to listen to again.
2
Nov 07 2024
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Smooth jazz for a specific listening session. I was not in that session today. Another meh for me.
2
Nov 08 2024
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Sounds like Aerosmith and other rock bands of the late 80's/early 90's. We get it, you're rebels without a cause. Nothing to write home about. No songs for me. The music isn't bad, it just doesn't have its own point of view.
2
Nov 11 2024
Parachutes
Coldplay
Great listen. Could play on repeat and enjoy every time. Coldplay hasn't really been in my repertoire too much in the past but I can see the appeal. Loved Sparks, Yellow and Trouble.
4
Nov 12 2024
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Okay, I get it but I don't really like it or need it. 90's sound and right for the era but not for me in 2024
2
Nov 13 2024
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
I enjoyed the album. You want it darker was probably the best song in my opinion. But it seemed limited to where you would only want to listen to this in a very particular time and I can't even think of what that time is. I do however want to listen to more Leonard Cohen as I know he's super talented.
2
Nov 14 2024
Aja
Steely Dan
I can totally get down with this. What a fun album with great musical talent. I just kept thinking, this is so listenable. What fun and talented artists.
4
Nov 15 2024
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Good album with lots of different sounds. I see there's a strong jazz influence along with soul and r&b. Favorites were Unhappy and Reset. Probably didn't need to be a 2 disc album but good nonetheless.
3
Nov 18 2024
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
I liked this and I listened to it twice through. It was a 3 after the first listen and I thought it might be a 4 if I listened to it again. But still a 3. Easy funky rock/dance vibes. Very LCD Soundsystem, so it tracks. Sound of Silver was the one that stuck out the most to me as good background music.
3
Nov 19 2024
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Maybe I'm just not in the right mood for this today. It was a little too much "down in the bayou" for me. When the album went back to the start, I immediately was like No, one run through was enough. I like Cosmo's Factory better.
2
Nov 20 2024
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
This is bad. Not the worst thing ever, but actually kind of obnoxious. I had never heard of Syd Barrett and maybe that's for a reason. Trying to give me Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Beatles vibes, but just missing the mark.
2
Nov 21 2024
Take Me Apart
Kelela
This is fun. Good r&b sound and she's got a good voice. Frontline and Onanon were my faves. Will definitely listen to again.
3
Nov 22 2024
Repeater
Fugazi
I liked this. The post-hardcore, low down reggae vibes were enjoyable all around. Twice listened and much enjoyed.
3
Nov 25 2024
The Wall
Pink Floyd
Fantastic album. Listened to the whole thing straight through twice. Perfect length for a double album. The songs kept moving creating a cohesive through line. Loved all the iterations of Another Brick in the Wall. This is the Pink Floyd album. Worth so many more listens.
4
Nov 26 2024
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
What a lovely album. I was already a big fan of Neil Young's Harvest moon and this album gave me more of that American, smooth folky rock. Running Dry was my favorite but the whole album really was a pleasure listening to.
4
Nov 27 2024
Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Same great Neil Young voice and overall sound. This has a little more rock influence in it that comes through but it still feels like Neil. My my, hey hey was my favorite.
3
Nov 28 2024
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
Good, enjoyable, of the time. Nothing new to tell but fine for in the background. I guess I did like the monologue snippets
2
Nov 29 2024
Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
Something fun and light. I enjoyed it. Two discs may have been a little overkill. It has a very specific sound and the female vocals sound similar to another artist that I cant quite pinpoint. Worth another listen.
3
Dec 02 2024
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Yes! Great music, great beats and catchy tunes. I knew about the Go Gos but this album shows that their best songs are not the radio plays "We got the Beat" and "Our Lips are Sealed". Best song by far is Automatic and Lust to Love was great as well. Yes to the Go Go's.
4
Dec 03 2024
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
What a great album. I loved it from beginning to end. Such great musicality across the board and a really easy flow from one song to the next. Nothing felt disjointed and all of the songs felt necessary to the album. The opener at 11min is daunting when you look at it, but it really sets up the album for success by giving you strong instrumentals and new arrangements.
5
Dec 04 2024
Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Solid 1.5 stars but I'm rounding up to 2 because 1 is too harsh. It all melded together and I didn't want to listen to anymore. Very forgettable. The biggest thing going for it was the fantastic amount of camp on the cover art. It was very misleading as to what the music was.
2
Dec 05 2024
Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
Clear 90's country sound. Not bad and I liked Home of the Blues. I don't know that I would rush to come back to this album but if it came on I wouldn't turn it off. Solid 3 for me
3
Dec 06 2024
Iβm a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
Very of the time. Late 60's country with a real twang. Not bad, but nothing specifically stood out and I wouldn't actively try to listen to again. Not really my sound.
2
Dec 09 2024
Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Pretty good album. Easy soul sounds. Very listenable. No specific standouts.
3
Dec 10 2024
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Reminds me of my early teen years. Good stuff, but not necessarily mind bending
3
Dec 11 2024
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Very fun and easy beats. Lots to dance to. Very Talking Heads, their own unique sound.
3
Dec 12 2024
Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Absolutely fantastic album. This is real folk music. Great storytelling, an intentional flow from song to song, only the instruments that are necessary and all with a killer voice. Joan Baez's debut album is perfect! Silver Dagger, Henry Martin, John Riley and Girl of Constant Sorrow are standouts.
5
Dec 13 2024
GREY Area
Little Simz
Very enjoyable...cool hip hop sounds but with added instrumentalism. She has a clear point of view in her music. I was a little sad when the album was done as I wanted to hear more. This is the case of a perfectly timed album...35 minute run time. You want people to want more, not be so frustrated with your album that never ends. Extra points for that!
4
Jan 06 2025
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Good stuff, of the time. To the Kill gets good in the second half. Didn't know who they were but everyone knows Blister in the Sun
3
Jan 07 2025
American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Lots of classic songs here. His voice is unique. Just not my jam. I would not come back and say I needed to listen to this again. No songs stood out.
2
Jan 08 2025
Dog Man Star
Suede
Meh. Kind of Bowie vibes, kind of Smiths vibes. Nothing stood out. Could have been worse but could have been a lot better.
2
Jan 09 2025
The Last Broadcast
Doves
Good album. Probably wont listen again but overall relatively enjoyable. More of a 2.5 than either 2 or 3 but I'm going to go with a 2 because I will not remember any of what I heard or felt
2
Jan 10 2025
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Really fun album. Listened to it a few time. The Dark of the Matinee was my favorite. Worth listening to again along with other Franz Ferdinand albums.
4
Jan 13 2025
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
Classic Dre. Classic 90s West Coast Hip Hop. Easy listening and greats sounds with good beats.
4
Jan 14 2025
Either Or
Elliott Smith
Good easy listening. Mix between Sufjan Stevens and a softer Nirvana. Would absolutely listen to again. Favorites were Rose Parade and 2:45AM.
3
Jan 15 2025
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Yes and No. Its very Peter Gabriel. Lots of sax and keyboard and wailing soft sounds. Which can be enjoyable and put you in a state of lull. But it can also be just a bit much. My rating would be 2.5 but will have to round down because I don't think I ever need to listen to this album again.
2
Feb 07 2025
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Not bad but not necessarily good. I guess I could have it on in the background but I don't know what I would walk away with after the experience. I didn't even know where to place the genre. Not because it was so experimental, but because it was nothing
2
Feb 10 2025
Ten
Pearl Jam
Good stuff. Would definitely listen to again. No real favorites as they were all really good. The album started over again and I continued to enjoy it.
4
Feb 11 2025
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
Good stuff here. I liked it a lot but it didn't gag me. I am between a 3 and a 4 here because it does really get to you, but compared to some other stuff I don't know. Also a bit on the long side with two discs. I'll deduct half a star for that.
3
Feb 12 2025
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
Meh. All of the songs sound the same. If you like Sex is on Fire, you will love this album. If you find it redundant and cloying, then there is nothing here for you.
1
Feb 13 2025
Elastica
Elastica
Cool funky sound. The entire album was great to listen to and each song blended well into the next one. Gave me strong Blur vibes, especially on the opening track. Would listen to again.
3
Feb 14 2025
The Next Day
David Bowie
This is a good album. I listened to it twice but mostly in the background while I was doing other things. I give this a 3.5 but am going for a 4 because I know I want to listen to it again. Great Bowie sound and tracks that try to tell a different story throughout
4
Feb 17 2025
Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Its Joy Division. Great sound, unique track flow throughout the album. Will definitely listen to again.
4
Feb 18 2025
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Not my jam. Too much Janis Joplin with basic late 60s rock. Janis is at her best when the music is slow and soulful. Too upbeat for her voice and what she has to offer.
2
Feb 19 2025
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
I like Neil Young and I like this sound but no songs really stood out for me to want to listen to this entre album again. If it came on, I wouldn't push for it to come off but I wouldn't be jazzed about it either. The intro to Speakin' Out was good
2
Feb 20 2025
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Fun reggae. Did not know about Burning Spear before this. Definitely worth another listen, great background music for working.
3
Feb 21 2025
The World is a Ghetto
War
Fantastic album across the board. Great funk sound that does not feel tired or cheesy. It just feels good and fun to listen to. Great mix of short traditional songs and funky long play riffs. Will definitely listen to again.
4
Feb 24 2025
Live At Leeds
The Who
Good stuff here. I'm not a Who fan but I can the musicality and the cohesion across the songs. Probably wont seek this out but if its on, I wont hate it.
3
Feb 25 2025
Who's Next
The Who
I get it. Not bad. Would probably listen to again.
3
Feb 26 2025
Let It Be
The Replacements
This was good! Very breezy alt rock new wave sound. They didn't take themselves too seriously and you wanted to keep listening. I would definitely listen to this again.
3
Mar 13 2025
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
I love this!!! I knew nothing about the Pet Shop Boys and I was pleasantly surprised by their eighties synth pop, futuristic no bullshit fun music. Rent is my favorite but they are all so good!
4
Mar 14 2025
Bright Flight
Silver Jews
I do like this. It comes across like other slow indie type albums of the mid 2010's. I know I liked the first half more than the second half. Worth listening to some of their other stuff.
3
Mar 17 2025
Raw Power
The Stooges
A little too much for me. Gave me a doors vibe at times and a little Bowie vibe but nothing memorable/songs that stood out.
2
Mar 18 2025
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Good solid music. A little more old school Cuban, I was thinking it would have more modern flare. But all around an easy and enjoyable listen.
3
Mar 19 2025
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
Fantastic album. I loved A Last Straw. Took me on a new journey and evoked some strong feelings. Felt experimental in a curious way. Will definitely listen to again.
4
Mar 20 2025
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Classic old school hip-hop. Great sound and very socially conscious. Lyrically it has purpose and musically it has entertainment value. Great experimentally quality.
3
Apr 30 2025
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Very enjoyable. I already knew and loved You Aint Goin Nowhere but is a little too country/strumming/banjoie for my taste. Would be worth another listen for sure
3
May 01 2025
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Very cool music. Of the time and experimental in the way only a young person can do it without too much influence from the world around them. Now I know where that song comes from!
4
May 02 2025
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
Nothing very specific to hold onto. Probably will never listen to again. But not bad.
2
May 05 2025
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
This was between a 2-3 for me. There are some good folk rhythms in the first half of the album that are soft and enjoyable but then it moves to some scatty, jumpy songs towards the end that are not as smooth and too jazzy for me. People's Parties is the best. Landing on a 2 as this is not one of the best albums of all time.
2
May 06 2025
Graceland
Paul Simon
The Boy in the Bubble and Graceland was good. I really like Simon & Garfunkle but this solo album didn't move me other than the first two songs. I won't probably listen to again though I can see how the album could be enjoyable to those that like Americana more.
2
May 07 2025
Spiderland
Slint
Not bad. Definitely has that early 90's smooth grunge rock vibe. If it comes on again, I would listen to it, but I wouldn't seek it out. No standouts.
3
May 08 2025
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
Didn't do anything for me. I get the eclectic and experimental sounds but I was annoyed with the different sounds coming through on each speaker. I was wearing earbuds and it was more disorienting than anything. Not bad music, just not anything that spoke to me
2
Jun 04 2025
Moby Grape
Moby Grape
I get it. Its got that late 60s Americana feel. If it was on somewhere, I wouldn't necessarily turn it off. It has all of the elements of this kind of rock, but no songs stood out for me to come back to specifically.
3
Jun 05 2025
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
So good. So very good. Music is upbeat but not in a predictable or boring way. Lots of creativity, but its controlled. Would definitely listen to again. Great to have playing around the house on a Sunday.
4
Jun 06 2025
Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Very cool and funky beats. Will definitely listen to again as this is my kind of music and I wasn't familiar with Jungle Brothers. This is what this project is for.
4