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Mon Jan 08 2024
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Day 1/1001
Has a more country/folk sound to it than rock, not sure why it gets classified predominantly into the latter. Certainly not my preferred genre, but around/slightly above average when compared to other similar projects I've heard. IMO the best songs here are where they really lean into more of a rock sound (it blends in well with the country streak heard throughout), but some parts (especially the 2nd quarter) are too homogenous/indulgent in that country sound for me to enjoy it.
2
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Tue Jan 09 2024
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Was really intrigued by the balance between folk and rock here. Had some captivating background instrumentals (marimba/xylo was particularly interesting), and lyrics were poignant as well. Definitely worth a revisit
4
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Wed Jan 10 2024
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Day 3/1001
First time listening to a piano jazz album - why did it take me all this time? The improv is so joyous, vibrant and bouncy - all the more astounding after reading about the difficulties with organizing the concert beforehand.
Phenomenal work of art.
5
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Thu Jan 11 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
Day 4/1001
Groovy, funky music from the golden era - what's not to like? 'City, Country, City' and the title track are particularly excellent - the length really helps to explore the sounds.
5
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Fri Jan 12 2024
Melodrama
Lorde
Day 5/1001
Pop perfection - Lorde at her best. Her poignant lyricism and Jack Antonoff's layered production create amazing microcosms that unbelievably somehow form a project greater than the sum of its parts. Must-listen.
5
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Sun Jan 14 2024
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Really enjoy the sounds here - the freedom they're given to flesh out pays dividends and you really can hear the influence this has on future acts. Not a fan of the vocals though - they sound far too feeble at times and very monotonous/unengaging (but more than made up for by the instrumentals)
4
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Mon Jan 15 2024
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys
There's snippets I find interesting ... but too chaotic for me overall. More cacophony than music overall
3
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Tue Jan 16 2024
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Not really a fan of reggae - everything sounds so similar to me. Was somewhat intrigued by the uniqueness of the opening track, but quickly devolved into the same old tropes. I'm sure this album holds significance for its fans, but it really just isn't for me :(
2
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Either Or
Elliott Smith
Have to admit ... this one really grew one me. Felt indifferent about it at the beginning but by the end was very captivated by the melancholic nature of the lyrics and the structure of the songs. Worth a re-listen.
4
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Thu Jan 18 2024
Leftism
Leftfield
Honestly went into this expecting to hate it, so was surprised I comfortably made it through the album. Was very unmemorable though ... nothing really piqued my interest that much
3
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Fri Jan 19 2024
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
OMG this was AWFUL ... just noise throughout.
1
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Sat Jan 20 2024
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Classic ... such an effortless blend of different of genres and styles into their folk sound, all with a calm and relaxing feel throughout.
5
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Sun Jan 21 2024
Ace of Spades
Motörhead
Glimpses of hope, but mostly mediocrity. Don't think I'll find replay value in here
2
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Mon Jan 22 2024
Is This It
The Strokes
Wow ... phenomenal, epitome of indie rock. Songs are so catchy and are excellently written and mixed
5
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Tue Jan 23 2024
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Country certainly isn't my favourite genre, but Cash's charisma and personality really stood out and captivated me throughout the album
3
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Hms Fable
Shack
I wasn't big fan of the first half - the vocals seemed very monotonic and uninspired, and had a generic feel throughout. But wow the second half was amazing ...
3
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Thu Jan 25 2024
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Had some interesting moments, but wasn't very memorable
3
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Fri Jan 26 2024
Django Django
Django Django
This is so weird ... but I love how unique it is
5
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Sat Jan 27 2024
On The Beach
Neil Young
Mellow, yet purposeful songwriting
4
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Sun Jan 28 2024
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Either I don't possess the understanding required to appreciate this, or this is the worst jumble of noise created by man ...
1
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Phenomenal ... you can clearly hear the inspiration from acts of the past as well as the uniqueness that combines to make this album so captivating
5
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Tue Jan 30 2024
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Wow, I never thought I'd love country music but here it is. Such a calm, peaceful vibe with Willie's genius evident throughout.
5
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Sun Feb 04 2024
Trio
Dolly Parton
It's not my kind of country, but it is good country - Dolly is always amazing, and this does make you reminisce of the olden days back when the genre wasn't the cesspool it is today
3
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Mon Feb 05 2024
Bone Machine
Tom Waits
Sometimes too experimental for my liking, but definitely has its moments
3
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Tue Feb 06 2024
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Peak soul music from the Queen herself. This is what the genre was always meant to be - music that truly touches you within
5
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Mon Feb 12 2024
Yeezus
Kanye West
The album that we never asked for, but needed ... futuristic even to this day. So interesting to compare the minimalistic production here to the maximalism of MBDTF - you can really hear the influence Rick Rubin had on this album. Definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but boy does it really click when it does.
(should mention I don't condone anything this man says, but think it's important for this exercise to judge the art independently of the artist)
5
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Tue Feb 13 2024
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Certainly not bad by any means, but nowhere near McCartney's best work - found myself disengaged at times. Such a great closer though (the loopback is a nice touch)!
4
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Sat Mar 16 2024
BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
Solid pop album, really takes you inside the mind of a strong, powerful, confident woman
4