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Tue Jan 09 2024
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Very surprised by this album by how much I liked it. Never really got into Neil Young although I knew it was a classic. Particularly liked the live tracks featuring The Birds.
3
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Wed Jan 10 2024
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I listened to the end. What an experience! One I won't be repeating ๐คฃ
I suffered until the end , appreciate a lot of people like them but I am not one. I would rate it zero star based on my listening experience ๐ซฃ but that's not an option so gave it one.
1
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Thu Jan 11 2024
Dirt
Alice In Chains
Only listened to a bit. Not my thing sorry
1
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Fri Jan 12 2024
Grace
Jeff Buckley
It was OK.
2
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Sat Jan 13 2024
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
This album was absolutely brilliant. The voice of Aretha Franklin is just beautiful. Lady Soul she certainly was and always will be. โค๏ธ
5
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Sunshine Superman
Donovan
Not a big fan of Donavan so do not appreciate his work sorry
1
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Thu Jan 18 2024
Different Class
Pulp
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1
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Tue Jan 23 2024
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Enjoyed listening to this. Good mixture of familiar and unfamiliar songs. Brilliant harmonys as one expects from The beach boys. ๐
5
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Teen Dream
Beach House
Very pleasant. Chilled out. Good listen
4
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Thu Jan 25 2024
Melodrama
Lorde
2
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Fri Jan 26 2024
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Very sceptical of this when it popped up but I listened and was very pleasantly surprised. I always thought of Nora Jones as tedious and boring but I found the album to be extremely relaxing and chilled out. She has a beautiful voice. Glad I listened and well worthy of max star rating. ๐
5
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Sat Jan 27 2024
Back In Black
AC/DC
Was certaรฌn I wouldn't enjoy this album although I knew it's highly acclaimed as one of the best albums 2nd only to Thriller I believe. Having listened i was surprised by how much I didn't mind it. Good guitar playing throughout, lyrics I could actually hear although still not keen on the screechiness of Brian Johnson's vocals. Yeah, not a bad listened hence the reason I gave it 4 stars.
4
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Kenya
Machito
Very upbeat and energetic. Good listen worthy of 3 stars
3
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Tue Jan 30 2024
Abbey Road
Beatles
Well what can i say about this. Absolutely awesome. I โค๏ธ The Beatles and what an iconic album this is. So loved the inclusion of the acoustic takes at the end of the album and the banter between them. So cool and a bit emotional too hearing John's voice talking so candidly. Brilliant
5
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Wed Jan 31 2024
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Quite enjoyed this one. Don't mind a little jazz and this was a good example of that genre. Liked the Spanish influence in the form of the Spanish guitar that was threaded through. Worthy of 3 stars.
3
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Thu Feb 01 2024
Fred Neil
Fred Neil
Really enjoyed this. Good mix of blues with a wee bit of country and western. A bit Dylanesque, Glenn Camble, he did a cover on one of the tracks featured on this album. Even reminded me a little of Johnny Cash. Deep vocals. Certainly give it 4 stars. Great listen.
4
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Fri Feb 02 2024
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
One of my favourite albums of all time. An absolute classic. Bought it when it came out. Brilliant โค๏ธ
5
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Sat Feb 03 2024
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Remember this album coming out in the days when progressive rock bands didn't release singles from albums. Not a massive fan of this music genre but again some of it I don't mind too much. Listened to this album and thought it was OK apart from the opening track which I wasn't keen on. Give it 3 stars
3
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Sun Feb 04 2024
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Love a bit of Dusty Springfield. 60's icon. Beautiful voice.
4
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Mon Feb 05 2024
We're Only In It For The Money
The Mothers Of Invention
5
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Tue Feb 06 2024
Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
It's OK. Not keen on live albums generally and thought this one a bit samey. Not a bad listen and I probably wasn't in the mood when I listened to it. Sam Cooke is a respected artist so worthy of 4 stars regardless
4
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Wed Feb 07 2024
Leftism
Leftfield
Not keen on electronic music in general, some is better than others, I didn't listen to the all of this album due to time or lack of it
2
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Thu Feb 08 2024
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Thought this was good. Like post punk but hadn't heard of this band. A bit like The Stranglers and Joy Division in parts which isn't really surprising. Pretty good overall.
4
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Fri Feb 09 2024
Third
Portishead
Enjoyed this. Reminded me a little of Massive Attack. Good Listen overall
4
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Sat Feb 10 2024
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Absolutely fabulous. The beautiful voice of Ella Fitzgerald and the timeless music of Gerswin. What a combo. Brilliant
5
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Sun Feb 11 2024
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
Like Jimi Hendrix. Legendary status. Enjoyed this ๐
5
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Mon Feb 12 2024
Eliminator
ZZ Top
Brilliant โค๏ธ
5
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Tue Feb 13 2024
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
Brilliant. Nothing more to be said.
5
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Wed Feb 14 2024
John Prine
John Prine
Surprisingly I quite enjoyed this. Country folk isn't my favourite musical genre by a mile but found it quite mellow and each song told a story. Overall not a bad listen
3
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Thu Feb 15 2024
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
A good album from a legendary band. The earlier stuff was very bluesy. I believe a lot of their music is influenced by black American blues. Classic. Enjoyed it.
5
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Fri Feb 16 2024
Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
Tedious and dreary. Sorry ๐
1
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Sat Feb 17 2024
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Really liked this.
4
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Sun Feb 18 2024
Timeless
Goldie
Brilliant. Loved it
3
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Tue Feb 20 2024
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Absolutely lovely. So relaxing. The best jazz saxophonist ever. Fabulous ๐
5
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Wed Feb 21 2024
The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
Not my cup of tea. Found it quite tedious
1
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Thu Feb 22 2024
Smile
Brian Wilson
Brilliant. Love the beach boys, love Brian Wilson.
5
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Fri Feb 23 2024
Medรบlla
Bjรถrk
Not for me. Thought I might like it as i have heard some of her music before but no, sorry.
1
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Sat Feb 24 2024
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Really enjoyed this live album. Didn't like country music much but since signing up for the 1001 albums you must listen to etc...its opened me up to music I would not have listened to otherwise.
5
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Sun Feb 25 2024
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Didn't think i would like this very much as I am not generally a fan of heavy rock music and I put Iron Maiden in this category. I was pleasantly surprised listening to this album. Some good guitar sounds and vocals I could understand and weren't too 'screechy' ๐
Overall not a bad listen
3
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Mon Feb 26 2024
Risque
CHIC
Absolutely fantastic. Still have the album press aswell as in digital form. Anything that Nile Rodgers produces can't be bad.
5
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Tue Feb 27 2024
Parallel Lines
Blondie
Absolutely fab loved it โค๏ธ ๐
5
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Thu Feb 29 2024
GREY Area
Little Simz
A good rapping album which is well produced. Personally it wasn't for me but I can look beyond that and rate it for the quality of sound and lyrical content. Although it's not my music it's worthy of 3 stars
3
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Fri Mar 01 2024
Junkyard
The Birthday Party
More of a fan of new wave which followed on from post punk. Detected shades of The Stranglers in this album. Overall a bit too screechy on the vocals for my taste.
2
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Sat Mar 02 2024
Murmur
R.E.M.
Very good. Have always liked this band. Good sound and distinctive vocals. ๐๐
5
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Sun Mar 03 2024
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Absolute brilliant album. Lennon laid bare, emotionally charged lyrics that resonate. Inspired by the woman who really got him. Brilliant stuff ๐
5
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Mon Mar 04 2024
Selling England By The Pound
Genesis
Really liked this. Genesis are a good band. Like both the early stuff with Peter Gabriel as leas vocalist and later when Phil Collins took over ๐
5
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Tue Mar 05 2024
Bad
Michael Jackson
Absolutely fantastic. Michael Jackson can do no wrong. Simply brilliant ๐
5
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Wed Mar 06 2024
Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Listened to this late in bed with the volume turned low. Perfect conditions to listening to this relaxing chilled out album.
4
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Sat Mar 09 2024
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Not really my thing. Not a genre I like and though well produced etc...I found it boring and repetitive. One or 2 tracks were OK but on the whole didn't enjoy it
2
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Mon Mar 11 2024
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Excellent. Best female artist of all time. Absolutely brilliant ๐
5
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Tue Mar 12 2024
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Absolutely brilliant. Remember getting this when it came out. One of the best artists of all time. Micheal was such a talent and was so mis-understood. A victim of manipulation and exploited by many.
5
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Wed Mar 13 2024
Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
Not really my thing. The music was OK but didn't like the female vocalist. Overall did not particularly wnjoy
2
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Thu Mar 14 2024
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Really enjoyed this. Never before considered myself a lover of country music but i found this interesting and very enjoyable. Glad i listened
4
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Fri Mar 15 2024
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Absolutely fantastic. Big fan of Marvin Gaye and Whats going on is THE best album he did. Music a delight to Listen to. First class production and meaningful hit home lyrics especially on 'Makes me wanna holla'. Superb stuff from the man who had the voice of an angel.
5
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Sat Mar 16 2024
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Big fan of Michael Kiwanuka. Big thumbs up
5
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Sun Mar 17 2024
Jack Takes the Floor
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Terrible. Sorry Jack Elliott. Boring tedious and dull. I would give it nil pois if I could so, reluctantly it gets one ๐ซฃ
1
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Mon Mar 18 2024
The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Thought I would like this because I knew Iggy pop was an influence upon David Bowie and they had collaborated on things together but sadly I didn't like it.
2
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Tue Mar 19 2024
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Quite enjoyed this. Was a little Talking Head'esque. Good listen overall
3
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Wed Mar 20 2024
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Absolutely superb. What an album! Conceptually brilliant, music, brilliant. Love love love .
5
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Thu Mar 21 2024
With The Beatles
Beatles
Absolutely brilliant. Such an iconic band. They are beyond legends. Love their early stuff, love their later stuff. Just love them. โค๏ธ
5
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Fri Mar 22 2024
Bossanova
Pixies
Didn't think I would like this album when I began listening but as it progressed it got better. There were certain tracks that were a bit reminiscent of The Cure, a band I like but didn't have the distinctive vocals. This seemed to serve this opinion as my streaming service goes on to select similar genres when the album selector ends. In this case , Pictures of you was the first track selected when Bossanova finished. Not a bad judgement by me I thought ๐. This album is worthy of 3 stars , would have given it more it it didn't go randomly into screechy vocals which are more akin to heavy metal
3
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Sat Mar 23 2024
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Really enjoyed enjoyed this. Live at San Quentin came up last time and that was also great. Never thought I would enjoy this as its not the genre I listen to but surprised myself. Its fun and the songs tell a real story. ๐
5
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Sun Mar 24 2024
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Absolutely beautiful. Soft buttery jazz that one simply melts into. Really recommend this album. ๐
5
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Tue Mar 26 2024
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Really enjoyed this. Love the distinctive vocals of Lou Reed. A band so ahead of its time. Cannot believe this album was made nearly 60 years ago, still sounds so fresh. It's little wonder that they influenced so many music genres and so many bands were created on the influence they provided. Amazing.
5
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Wed Mar 27 2024
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
Remembered the name from the 70's. Thought he was in the musical bracket of Steely Dan etc...the album content was very different to the name I associated with it. Overall I liked it. Songs go from ballads to almost manic noise. Incredible variation throughout the album that takes the listener on a musical journey. Quite enjoyable
4
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Thu Mar 28 2024
Elephant
The White Stripes
Echoes of Jimi Hendrix aswell as the blues of The Rolling Stones I thought at times throughout the album but maybe that's just me. Not sure what thought overall. Not bad, not great.
2
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Fri Mar 29 2024
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Absolutely brilliant. Have always liked the innovative music of Gary Numan. This album certainly lives up to its title because it was indeed a pleasure to listen to.๐๐
5
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Sat Mar 30 2024
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
You can't give this album a bad review as Led Zeppelin are such a highly acclaimed rock band. For me personally I wasn't so keen but my views do not represent popular concensus in any way.
4
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Sun Mar 31 2024
In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
Whilst I like the crooning tones of Sinatra, this album I found quite tedious. Fine in a late night cocktail bar or chilled out club venue as the album title would suggest , but not to listen to at home through earphones with the TV on. It's obviously classic so worthy of 4 stars. It was my poor listening timing I feel.
4
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Mon Apr 01 2024
KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
Know this metal genre is popular with a lot but I ain't one of 'em ๐คฃ. Loathed this!
1
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Tue Apr 02 2024
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Didn't think i was going to like this at first. Have heard of this band but never really got into them. The album grew on me and I found the music to be well produced and the material original. Quite a rap influence threaded through. Wouldn't go as far to call myself a fan but it was OK
3
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Wed Apr 03 2024
Palo Congo
Sabu
Whilst I appreciate the longevity of this album and its inclusion in the must listen to album list, I have to say I failed to appreciate it. It seemed very repetitive and all I picked up on was the constant beating of the conga drumming. It reminded me of jungle tribal music and whilst I am aware of the cultural meaning that surrounds this type of music, it really wasn't for me so I am voting purely on my listening experience.
1
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Fri Apr 05 2024
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
Absolutely brilliant. What's not to like about The Beach Boys. Brilliant harmonies. They are the sound of summer. Makes me want to put on a pair of Vans and grab my surfboard. Great stuff. ๐
5
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Mon Apr 08 2024
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
It was very much of it's time. Easy to listen to. Harmless and undemanding. Bit repetitive but classic in its own way. Worthy of 3 stars.
3
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Wed Apr 10 2024
Rio
Duran Duran
Brilliant album. So many familiar songs on this. Loved the New Romantic genre of the early 80's. Bands like Duran Duran, Ultravox, Japan , Howard Jones. Fab decade for music. Then later on giving way for fantastic bands as The Smiths and The Cure. Rio probably Duran's best in my opinion. Love it. ๐
5
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Thu Apr 11 2024
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
This album is sensational. I love Jim Kerr's distinctive vocals and the music is brilliant. Such a great sound. One of my favourite bands. It's worth a listen for the instrumental too. Fabulous ๐
5
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Fri Apr 12 2024
Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
An interesting album. Going from noise to something melodic and quite humorous too, buy maybe that's just me. I listened until the end because I found the whole thing intriguing but overall its not my thing. Creatively put together though so for that alone it's not a bad listening experience. Having said that don't think I be listening again though.
2
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Sat Apr 13 2024
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Absolutely brilliant.
5
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Mon Apr 15 2024
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
5
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Tue Apr 16 2024
Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Do the Rolling Stones ever make a bad album? If so, this isn't one of them.
5
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Thu Apr 18 2024
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
1
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Sun Apr 21 2024
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Not a bad listen. Classic American rock and blues. Good to listen to on a summer road trip I guess. Worthy of 3 stars
3
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Mon Apr 22 2024
Garbage
Garbage
Really good album and worthy of the acclaim it got upon its release. Good sounds, good vocals. All round a very cleverly put together album. ๐
4
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Tue Apr 23 2024
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
Very mellow silky jazz. Perfect listening at a piano bar or cocktail bar or cosy dinner for two. Recording very clear for 1957, must have been remastered. Good chilled out listen. ๐
4
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Wed Apr 24 2024
Dry
PJ Harvey
Thought i was going to like this offering. Hadn't heard of this artist before and I like Indie music and the 90's decade. Upon listening I was very disappointed. Thought it dull and tedious.
1
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Thu Apr 25 2024
Like A Prayer
Madonna
Absolutely stunning album by one of the best solo female artists of her generation. Loved it. ๐
5
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Fri Apr 26 2024
Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Overall didn't like this. Quite an original concept but of its time nevertheless. A couple of tracks were a little Hendrixesque, especially vocally. Overall not really my thing.
2
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Sat Apr 27 2024
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Fab album. As as Oasis fan, cannot fail not to like this band. This was, in my opinion their best album. ๐
5
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Sun Apr 28 2024
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Quite enjoyed this. Relaxing, happy and chilled out. Surprised myself ๐
3
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Tue Apr 30 2024
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Although not a fan of Elvis, he is a legend and singing icon. This album was OK because it was a later one. Didn't like the early fifties pure rock n roll he did although I recognise these are classics. Songs featured on here such as Suspicious Minds, In the ghetto and Daddy don't cry are haunting ballads. This deserves its place in the album Hall of fame
4
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Wed May 01 2024
Tank Battles
Dagmar Krause
1
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Thu May 02 2024
The Joshua Tree
U2
Absolutely brilliant. Iconic album from an iconic band. Simply love the sounds that The Edge produces, alongside the voice of Bono. Pure class ๐
5
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Fri May 03 2024
The Kรถln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Very pleasant listen. Although I thought musically it was quite repetitive it kind of grows on you. The music builds up to a crescendo. I would have put it more in a light classical genre to that of jazz but I guess the overall tone of the piano was somewhat akin to jazz. It was hypnotic listening and very relaxing. ๐
3
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Sat May 04 2024
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
5
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Sun May 05 2024
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
What's not to like about the light summery tones that The Isley's produce. Uplifting. Great listen.
5
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Mon May 06 2024
Tigermilk
Belle & Sebastian
Very original overall. Not a bad listen. Not sure of the quality of the vocals but seems to go with the general sound. It was OK.
2
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Wed May 08 2024
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Very buttery jazz tones. Timeless and classic.
5
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Thu May 09 2024
Doolittle
Pixies
Brilliant album. Good bass sounds, good rhythm and vocals throughout. Anyone who is a fan of Nirvana and the Stone Roses should like this. I am and i did. Fab ๐ ๐
5
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Fri May 10 2024
In It For The Money
Supergrass
Absolutely loved this. Always been a fan of this band. Love Gaz Coombes vocals. Brilliant music. Can't go wrong. Brilliant ๐
5
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Sat May 11 2024
Arrival
ABBA
How can you not like this. Superb music production, brilliant arrangements. Combine this with the talented writing of Mssrs Benny and Bjorn together with the fab voices of Anna and Frieda and you have the recipe for continuous success. Filled with familiar singalong tunes its a brilliant listen. ๐
5
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Sun May 12 2024
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Very good album. Love the beat and the soul funk sound of Sly and Co. Chilled out and foot tapping at the same time. Deserves its place in 1001 albums. ๐
5
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Mon May 13 2024
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
Alright here and there. Some good guitar sounds which you expect with indie music but overall, not that enjoyable ๐ค
2
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Wed May 15 2024
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Very good listen. Jim Morrison had such a distinctive soft but strong voice that belied his age and has now become immortalised. The Doors music was not just a product of their time. It's still a pleasure to listen to today which makes this band a classic. Brilliant ๐
5
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Thu May 16 2024
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel is a very original creative artist. Maybe an acquired taste but i have always liked him, going back to the days when he was the lead singer with Genesis. Very good listen.
5
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Fri May 17 2024
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Not an album you can listen to very often because it's about grief and associated emotions. Beautifully written, it's more poetic than musical in my opinion. Not at all familiar with this band's work but this album is very personal and its worth a listen. It's quite haunting.
4
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Sat May 18 2024
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Brilliant takes me back to my youth. Good music. What's not to like
5
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Sun May 19 2024
You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
3
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Wed May 22 2024
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
This guy is an absolute legend. One of his best albums.
5
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Fri May 24 2024
Queen II
Queen
Fab fab
5
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Sat May 25 2024
Dookie
Green Day
Enjoyed this. Haven't really listened to a lot of Green Day before but glad i did. I liked the energy and the music is good. Good listen ๐
4
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Sun May 26 2024
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Love the chilled out funk soul sound of Sly &Family Stone. ๐
5
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Tue May 28 2024
Station To Station
David Bowie
One of Bowie's best albums in my opinion. Loved the way he changed his music style throughout his brilliant career and the alter egos that went with it. Nobody can ever get close to what this genius and legend produced over the years. Just amazing. Would give this 10 stars if I could. ๐
5
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Wed May 29 2024
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Thought the R&B music vibes throughout this album were really good. Some of it reminiscent of The Stones in an inferior kind of way though. Vocally I thought it was very weak, especially the harmonies. Think it was a live recording and it's the first time I have listened to this band in fairness. Overall not bad. Would have given it more stars if I had liked the vocals more
2
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Thu May 30 2024
The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
Why is this in this list of albums we must listen to ? Why? It probably got its place for its very badness. I didn't have the option to give it a zero rating so reluctantly it gets one although it represents zero.
1
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Fri May 31 2024
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Really liked this. Love the distinctive vocals. Good band.
4
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Mon Jun 03 2024
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
1
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Wed Jun 05 2024
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Really good album. Distinctive vocally and musically. Recommend this.
5
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Thu Jun 06 2024
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Absolutely brilliant. If you haven't listened to this band I suggest you do. Slight hints of U2 on some tracks I thought.
5
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Fri Jun 07 2024
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Sinead O'Connor
Brilliant album by this iconic Irish singer. It's hauntingly beautiful in parts and a little upbeat musically in parts. Her voice is lovely and the last track or nearly the last track where she sings with no music at all , it's just her voice is brilliant. Good listen ๐
5
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Sun Jun 09 2024
Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Not for me.
1
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Mon Jun 10 2024
Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
Forget Beyonce or Taylor Swift, give me this lady Any day. Beautiful voice. Loved it
5
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Tue Jun 11 2024
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
An iconic album that topped the charts for months. Liked the gentle soothing sounds featured throughout together with the varied vocals of Stevie Nicks, Christine Mcvie and Lyndsey Buckingham. Although I did enjoy it I prefer Tango in the night but that's down to personal preference. This is a giant of an album and worthy of its place on here.
5
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Wed Jun 12 2024
Superunknown
Soundgarden
Not a band I am familiar with. At first listen I thought it was going to be awful but as the album progressed I got more into it. Good vocals, good energy. It OK.
3
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Thu Jun 13 2024
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Absolutely loved this. The energy, the beat, the sound. Cannot fault it. Made me want to go clubbing all over again and hit the dance floor. Uplifting feelgood stuff. Good mixture of acid house hip hop and electronica. Brilliant
5
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Fri Jun 14 2024
Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Didn't appreciate this band at the height of their fame and didn't think i would like this album but having listened to all 2 hours and 39 mins of it have to say I did. Its musical theatre and quite funny. Glad i listened
4
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Sat Jun 15 2024
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Although not to my personal taste, respect has to be given to Deep Purple. Their brand of progressive rock which was so popular during the early 70's achieved global success, hence the title of this live album. Ritchie Blackmore's guitar playing is legendary in its own right but Ian Gillan's screechy vocals leaves my ears cringing ๐
. This album is worthy of acclaim even though its not for me.
4
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Mon Jun 17 2024
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
1
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Wed Jun 19 2024
Warehouse: Songs And Stories
Hรผsker Dรผ
Just your average rock album. Nothing special
1
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Thu Jun 20 2024
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Brilliant. Love the unique sound Red Hot Chili Peppers produce. The guitar, the bass and the vocals all come together perfectly. Fab โค๏ธ
5
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Fri Jun 21 2024
Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
Like the distinctive vocals of Elvis Costello and very good lyrics too. Good album and a mix of tempo throughout. Worth a listen.
4
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Sat Jun 22 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
Didn't think I was going to like this at first but it grew on me. The instrumentals throughout the album are really good. Chilled out funk I would describe it as. Prefer the instrumentals to the vocals if i am honest but overall, worth a listen
4
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Thu Jun 27 2024
Siembra
Willie Colรณn & Rubรฉn Blades
OK,ish
2
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Fri Jun 28 2024
Rapture
Anita Baker
Very underrated artist in my opinion. Lovely voice, love Anita Baker ๐
5
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Sat Jun 29 2024
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
I would give this 10 stars if i could. This album is nothing short of magnificent. Not for the easily offended due to the explicitness of the lyrics. It is theatre set to what is brilliant music. Intelligent rap, brutal but so raw and emotional. Left me in complete awe after listening. Wow.
5
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Sun Jun 30 2024
Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Haven't listened to much of this band's music before although I knew of them. I enjoyed it. Good guitar sounds throughout, good vocals. Worth a listen
3
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Mon Jul 01 2024
Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
I would rather watch paint dry than listen to this old man warbling on. I just don't get the whole Dylan thing. Have to give it one star sadly as there isn't an option for zero!
1
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Tue Jul 02 2024
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Dreadful
1
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Thu Jul 04 2024
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Can't go wrong with ZZ Top. The American R&B sounds they produce are uplifting and harmless. Good all round listen ๐
5
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Fri Jul 05 2024
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
What a fun album. Trippy vibes of the hippie 60's era with an eclectic mix of Latin America, which made for a very unique sound. I really enjoyed it
4
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Mon Jul 08 2024
Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
Average
2
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Wed Jul 10 2024
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
I really liked this. Hadn't heard of this artist prior to listening. The vocals were gorgeous, the music was well written, well produced , resulting in a sound I got into from the off. Brilliant
5
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Thu Jul 11 2024
Nixon
Lambchop
This was a very enjoyable listen. A weird combination of country , orchestral and I am not sure what else. Vocally I picked up on a Lou Reed vibe , especially on the opening track. Overall the album was well produced with really good arrangements throughout. I could describe it as enjoyable monotony but that's being a bit unfair, it's worth a listen .
4
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Fri Jul 12 2024
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
Having listened to a previous album I thought it a bit weird but this album is much better, more commercial in some ways with better known songs especially the opening track. Rundgren is synonymous with the early 70's and this album very much supports that. Pleasant listening overall.
3
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Sat Jul 13 2024
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Love the sound of Jim Morrison's voice.
Now immortalised forever. Culminating in Riders on the storm. Excellent album and deserves its acclaim.
5
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Tue Jul 16 2024
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Sensational. What an album. The unique vocals of Morrissey, brilliant lyrics and that fabulous guitar sound that Johnny Marr produces. One of my favourite bands and always will be. Simply brilliant ๐
5
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Fri Jul 19 2024
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
Never a self declared Elvis fan so I wasn't overly thrilled when this album popped up but thought I might aswell have a listen. It was actually quite good. Conveyed that simplicity that was so much a part of late 50's, early 60's music. Obviously Elvis is a Global phenomenon so my opinion doesn't really feature in the grand scheme of things. I can see why he was , and remains popular. Glad I listened and cannot give this a low rating
4
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Sat Jul 20 2024
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
This is a brilliant concept album and the lyrics are insightful into social surroundings. Quintessentially very British and representative of the 60's era. The Kinks highlighted this so well throughout their music. Dedicated follower of fashion, Waterloo sunset etc. They were a very influential band and the songwriting talent of Ray and Dave Davies deserves recognition. Good listen
5
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Sun Jul 21 2024
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Not a band I tend to gravitate towards but listening to this did conjure up nostalgia of the early 70's when this band was very influential in the progressive rock genre, alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Deep Purple 's sound is actually quite palatable, it's not that continual white noise pound you get from 'metal'. Ritchie Blackmore 's guitar playing is very good. Got to give this album respect. Overall, an OK listen
3
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Mon Jul 22 2024
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Never heard of this artist or album but what an interesting collection of music. So diverse throughout. Ranging from buttery cocktail jazz to monologue to an intriguing poisoned fairy tale ending with Last Embrace. Written as a soundtrack for an imaginary film. Very creative. I really enjoyed it
4
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Tue Jul 23 2024
Diamond Life
Sade
Absolutely loved this. Soft mellow sound of Sade. I would put this more in the genre of soft jazz linked with a touch of soul rather than pop and soul. The album is more sophisticated to warrant coming under the genre of pop. Brilliant. Loved it.
5
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Wed Jul 24 2024
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Tedious!
1
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Fri Jul 26 2024
High Violet
The National
Absolutely fabulous. Didn't know of this band until Glastonbury this year i am ashamed to say but so glad I have discovered them now. Sheer class
5