Jan 11 2024
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The xx
Mopey enough album that's not really that special. Probably takes a few listens to get into. Pretty decent. The intro is quite recognisable tho.
3
Jan 12 2024
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Despite not being my typical genre this album was very enjoyable. Fun songs with no woman no cry probably being my favourite overall. All in all pretty damn good.
4
Jan 15 2024
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Fucking class. THIS is good rock. Reelin' in the Years and Dirty Work ππ
5
Jan 16 2024
Back In Black
AC/DC
Honestly pretty repetitive album with similar songs playing over and over. Not one I'll go back to very often. Not even back in black itself could save it. Screechy
3
Jan 17 2024
American Idiot
Green Day
Brilliant album, some of the best transitions between songs I have encountered. Fun listen although not studied too in depth.
5
Jan 18 2024
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Decent little album, and when I say little I mean little. I quite enjoyed it and it's fun little songs. (First rating of new rating system so one star less than would usually give)
4
Jan 19 2024
Cross
Justice
Not all too familiar with the genre (electronic/dance), I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Genesis and Stress being some of the highlights personally.
4
Jan 22 2024
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Was slightly disappointed by this album hearing so many good things about gorillas. Stil decent but had higher expectations. No stand out track but would be good background music.
3
Jan 23 2024
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
What can I say, it's Frank Sinatra. Songs that typically sound the same but are generally good enough to listen to. Not one I'd return to but I can see why this guy was slightly known.
3
Jan 24 2024
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Not my typical cup of tea but was listening to it through a storm so fit the part. 4 stars. (Hurt clears the other songs btw)
4
Jan 25 2024
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Almost cut my hair and our house are the two things saving this album from a worse fate. A few of the songs aren't available on Spotify which was annoying but yk that's life. The less country-esque songs were where this album shines tbh. But the lows were too low to rate it higher. 3 stars
3
Jan 26 2024
Arrival
ABBA
How can you not give it 5 stars. It's ABBA with most of their hits. Not even a problem picking this one
5
Jan 29 2024
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Expected worse tbh but this album does have their biggest hits. Not my favourite genre but the best I've heard it done. 4 stars.
4
Jan 30 2024
Tidal
Fiona Apple
Basic enough songs with not much listening value. Not enjoyable to the ear and offers nothing of substance. "Never is a Promise" is the only slightly redeemable song. 2 stars.
2
Jan 31 2024
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Music was good but the lyrics ranged from alright to atrocious at times. Picked up in the second half but if I wanted to hear so much moaning I'd meet with Coilin's mother. 3 stars.
3
Feb 01 2024
It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
Great listenability. Not one noticeable bad song within. Mrs Robinson being sexy as always. 4 stars.
4
Feb 02 2024
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
This album makes me C.R.E.A.M
5
Feb 05 2024
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Pretty good toons. Funky ass songs that feel like a fever dream. Once in a lifetime is a highlight but the ending is a bit disappointing. 4 stars.
4
Feb 06 2024
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
Music sounds good but album has very little substance to me. Boring listen especially since it's an hour long.
2
Feb 07 2024
Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
Good classic rap album with solid beats and lyrics. Some rhyme schemes end unsatisfyingly but overall good listen. 4 stars.
4
Feb 08 2024
Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
My thoughts:
- Why does he talk so much?
- Wanking jokes. Lol.
- Better off Without a Wife = Good
3 stars
3
Feb 09 2024
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
The guitar of the intro gave me hope but then the song was pretty bad, thought the "speaking with rhythm" was gonna be a more prominent feature but thank got it wasn't. The songs from there ranged from ok to great with the latter half of the album being generally better. Funky ending too. 4 stars.
4
Feb 12 2024
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Pretty darn good, makes me feel like a 70 year old African American. 4 stars.
4
Feb 13 2024
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Decent album with easily listenability. Allison was a personal highlight. 4 stars.
4
Feb 14 2024
Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
I mean it's dire straits AND it's has money for nothing. 5 stars
5
Feb 15 2024
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Very generic music for the time. They repeat the same lines over and over for every song. Music is alright but all sounds the same. 3 stars.
3
Feb 16 2024
Pretenders
Pretenders
I have very little to say about this. Ok to listen to but nothing special.
3
Feb 19 2024
Live At Leeds
The Who
Probably one of the best live performances recorded ever. Bit long tho. 4 stars.
4
Feb 20 2024
Brothers
The Black Keys
Very high quality album. Only the last song slightly disappointed me but was made up with the amount of bangers.
4
Feb 21 2024
The ArchAndroid
Janelle MonΓ‘e
One of the most versatile artists I've encountered so far. Felt like I heard 5 different genres and she did damn good in all of them.
4
Feb 22 2024
Movies
Holger Czukay
How to make "Movies" by Holger Czukay:
1. Start with a repeating backing track
2. Play every instrument at your disposal but only with your teeth.
3. Mush your face onto a soundboard as much as possible
4. Scream out in pain every once in a while for good measure
5. Enjoy
1
Feb 23 2024
Spiderland
Slint
Boring album with one or two ok-ish songs but doesn't redeem it at all. 2 stars.
2
Feb 26 2024
Odelay
Beck
Simple album. Most songs are forgettable and nothing too special. Wasn't a bad listen or too great of one just between ok and good. Jackass and ramshackle are probably my favourites. 3 stars.
3
Feb 27 2024
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
I mean the music is decent but no lyrics make it quite boring to listen to. Not quite my style either. 2 stars.
2
Feb 28 2024
Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
Decent but not particularly memorable. Some songs are slightly better than others but it's a consistent 3 stars.
3
Feb 29 2024
Copper Blue
Sugar
Initially considered it poor but grew on me as it went on. 4 stars.
4
Mar 01 2024
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
2 comments:
1. "Take a load off your feet sounds like a PSA from sesame street
2. "Student Demonstration Time" is leagues above the other songs, it's not even a fair
4 stars
4
Mar 04 2024
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Good album ποΈπποΈ
ππ
4
Mar 05 2024
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Some badass lyrics. Can't help thinking I'm listening to a very religious batman tho. 3 stars.
3
Mar 06 2024
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Generic classic rock album with good music and simple lyrics. 3 stars
3
Mar 07 2024
A Night At The Opera
Queen
That guy must really like his car. 5 stars.
5
Mar 08 2024
Roots
Sepultura
God, death metal is awful.
POV: you face an angry sheep ("Spit" 2:19)
1
Mar 11 2024
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Boring enough
2
Mar 12 2024
2112
Rush
You want an album where one track takes up over half the runtime. Boy do I have news for you
3
Mar 13 2024
Survivor
Destiny's Child
#GIRLPOWERβ
4
Mar 14 2024
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Album quality declined towards the end but it had some good songs and great musical showcase.
4
Mar 15 2024
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Consistent good album. Makes me wanna play the lotto. 4 stars
4
Mar 18 2024
Elephant
The White Stripes
Started off strong and kept that pace for most of the album. Had one or two that didn't quite stand up to the quality of the others but overall pretty good. 4 stars
4
Mar 19 2024
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Album has some great songs but I can't help think it's being sung by sherry and Terry from the Simpsons
3
Mar 20 2024
Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Bit strange innit
2
Mar 21 2024
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
Had high expectations when going in but was let down, too many odd choices when it came to the music
2
Mar 22 2024
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Let's be honest
5
Mar 25 2024
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Good album that suffers from being a bit too long and repetitive.
4
Mar 26 2024
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
I can see why my parents like these guys
5
Mar 27 2024
Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
Good at what he does, I'm just not interested in what he does.
2
Mar 28 2024
Phrenology
The Roots
Album would have been much better if one or two of the lesser tracks were taken off as it dragged on a bit.
3
Mar 29 2024
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
I see why these guys were pretty popular.
4
Apr 01 2024
Ten
Pearl Jam
Fucking mood
5
Apr 02 2024
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Wtf was the start of that album. Picked up after that tho a bit
3
Apr 03 2024
The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Alright album with no stand out moments, just quite forgettable
3
Apr 04 2024
The Man Who
Travis
One of those albums where u go in not expecting much but are pleasantly surprised
4
Apr 05 2024
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
Groovy baby
4
Apr 08 2024
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Adequate album
3
Apr 09 2024
The Score
Fugees
Good ass tracks in this one.
4
Apr 10 2024
Purple Rain
Prince
One to revisit again
5
Apr 11 2024
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Between a 3 and a 4 here. Most of the music in this album is amazing while the lyrics are questionable at times. Some tracks are also a bit lackluster and I thing they could be cut out, but overall a vibe.
4
Apr 12 2024
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Prtty geed.
4
Apr 15 2024
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
I can dig it
3
Apr 16 2024
Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
Unexpectedly brilliant
5
Apr 17 2024
Melodrama
Lorde
Eh
3
Apr 18 2024
Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
Music is alright but these guys are seriously unfunny with their live stuff
3
Apr 19 2024
Vivid
Living Colour
Decent music while not being entirely memorable.
3
Apr 22 2024
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Funky
4
Apr 23 2024
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Pretty good, some lesser tracks but overall enjoyable
4
Apr 24 2024
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Quite a good album showing off the hee hee man's talents
4