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Wed Jan 10 2024
Dummy
Portishead
Low to Mid-tempo. Cool beats to sample. Sounds very 90s
3
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Thu Jan 11 2024
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
A classic. I don't like the guy's voice as much as Stevie Nicks. Some bangers.
3
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Fri Jan 12 2024
Homework
Daft Punk
Great album. I love dance music. Some bangers in here. The first 2 thirds are better than the last third. This album is an excellent choice to put on when performing long physical tasks
4
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Sat Jan 13 2024
Hotel California
Eagles
Not as cringe as I thought. "Hotel California" is a great song, it turns out. "Life in the Fast Lane" is harder to focus on, because of how cliche it is at this point in time. It does have a lot of cool production elements. "Victim of Love" sounds like a generic rock song. "Pretty Maids in a Row" is kinda eh. "Try and Love Again" is kinda eh, but has nice harmonies and cool guitar playing. Not as cringe of an album as I thought
3
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Sun Jan 14 2024
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
"Europe Endless" more like "Hurry Up! End This!" These songs are so LONG. I get it, that this was really influential, and ahead of it's time for 1977, but OH MY GOSH these songs just drone on. "Trams Europe Express" is kinda cool, because you can hear how it's been sampled over the years. But then "Abzug"?? HOW is that a different song. Cool to be aware of, but I don't know when I would want to listen to this again
2
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Mon Jan 15 2024
Live!
Fela Kuti
A great funk rock performance. Songs are very groovy, especially if you're in the position to listen to 15 minute songs.
4
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Tue Jan 16 2024
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Pretty good. I haven't listened to much classic rock, but the guitars and drums sound great on this album, and the vocals have so much personality to them. I do feel like some of the songs are too long. Does "In the Light" need to end with "light" being said 25 times? I don't think so. Similarly, "Kashmir," great song, too long. "The Wanton Song" is pleasant throughout.
3
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
"Solitude Standing" is a great singer songwriter album. Really cool story telling. "Tom's Diner" is iconic!
4
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Thu Jan 18 2024
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
An interesting rock album. Very unique vocal performances. Songs sound very simple compared to rock music today, although still after of it's time. Could easily fit within the 2010s. "Maps" is totally overrated though.
3
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Fri Jan 19 2024
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3.5 stars. I have not enjoyed other NC&TBS albums, but this one I did. The singers vocal performance is actually complimented by he arrangements, rather than him simply talking over a more interesting backing track. "Waiting for You," is actually pretty good, and the singer actually sings! The title track is pretty good too. Lyrically the songs are also more story driven and not as vague and abstract like on the album "Abbatoir Blues." At 68 minutes/11 songs, some songs do feel rather drawn out. It was actually beneficial to not listen *too* closely sometimes otherwise it would feel like these were going on forever.
3
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Sat Jan 20 2024
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Pretty cool singer songwriter album . "Til the Morning Comes" is also nice, but like 30 seconds long?
3
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Sun Jan 21 2024
Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
Really great album. Very ahead of it's time for 2001. The lead singer sounds like Damon Albarn, so it felt like listening to a contemporary Blur album. Great production. Sounds like it was influential in the rock space.
5
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Mon Jan 22 2024
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
4
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Tue Jan 23 2024
Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
Pretty good singer songwriter album! Bob Dylan tells his stories and plays his harmonics, and some of the songs are even a little catchy
4
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
A pleasant, funky album. "Blow My Mind" is pretty groovy. "Revolution 1993" is 10 minutes and flows well throughout. Conscious and jazzy songs.
4
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Thu Jan 25 2024
Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Simply put: a fast paced rock album by a bunch of Norwegian dudes. Sounds a little reminiscent of 80s rock. Funny lyrics and titles like "Good Head" and "Rendezvous with Anus"
3
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Fri Jan 26 2024
I Should Coco
Supergrass
Very upbeat, pleasant and fun rock music
4
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Sat Jan 27 2024
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
An excellent rock album with lots of energy. Fast and catchy guitars, memorable vocal performances from Morrissey. Am album with criticisms and messaging. Dread and discontentedness sound great coming from the Smiths
5
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Sun Jan 28 2024
Funeral
Arcade Fire
It's aight. A few exciting songs, although I didn't listen to the album very closely in terms of lyrics. I feel like I would have liked this album more a few years ago, but unfortunately some songs are overplayed now. Crown of Love and Rebellion are still great tracks
3
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Whatever
Aimee Mann
An excellent sort of pop album. Has lots of elements from different genres. Lyrically engaging. Sounds very modern while also showcasing 90s rock themes. A great listen. 4.5 stars
4
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Tue Jan 30 2024
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
4
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Tue Feb 06 2024
The Stranger
Billy Joel
3
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Wed Feb 07 2024
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
3
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Tue Feb 13 2024
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Pretty cool rock/pop album. Good for walking around, although I would probably need to be engaging in something to enjoy this album. The so far are long and take their time to fade or transition into something new. Lots of catchy elements
4
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Fri Feb 16 2024
Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
Cool sounding house album. I wish it was longer!
4
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Sat Feb 17 2024
Metallica
Metallica
I very rhythmic and influential album. The lyrics sometimes compliment the grittiness of the songs. Some of the songs drag on a little, as if you would be banging your head and knocking into people during the repetition. "Enter Sandman" is such an iconic song, and "Struggle Within" is a great closer. 3.5 stars
3
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Mon Feb 19 2024
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
4
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Sat Feb 24 2024
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Not really an album for me. I don't care for the aesthetic of these songs or the fact that they don't change a whole lot and it feels like they drag on. "Gimme Three Steps" and "Free bird" are pretty good. I feel to much like a hillbilly listening to these tracks.
2
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Sun Feb 25 2024
Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
Nice folk album
3
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Mon Feb 26 2024
The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
A very straightforward and guided introduction to different acoustic song types generating from India.
3
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Tue Feb 27 2024
Parachutes
Coldplay
An excellent alternative rock album. The songs are dreamy, comforting and engaging. You can hear sounds and and themes that the band would develop further in their careers. This album holds up well, as it would easily fit into the indie rock space today.
5
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Thu Feb 29 2024
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Engaging narrative flow, the voicemail interstitials set up, punctuate, and contrast the songs surrounding them. Contains a variety of bangers and pensive tunes. Excellent production. Singles that I didn't really like sound better in the context of the whole piece. An excellent album listening experience.
5
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Mon Mar 04 2024
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
3
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Fri Mar 08 2024
Station To Station
David Bowie
3
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Sat Mar 09 2024
Arrival
ABBA
4.9 stars. It's hard not to rate this album highly cuz there are SO many hits. "Tiger" is a new favorite. "When I Kissed the Teacher" I am choosing to believe is about an adult Geometry class. The title track is a departure from all of the upbeat singles, but it does create anticipation for "Fernando." Only weak song is "Happy Honolulu," sounds like a kinda bland 50s song, and they don't even pronounce Hawaii right.
5
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Sun Mar 10 2024
Me Against The World
2Pac
4
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Wed Mar 13 2024
The Lexicon Of Love
ABC
Really it would be a 2.5/5. I was excited when I saw that it was 80s new wave from the UK, but I didn't find the songa very interesting. Look of Love and Tears Are Not Enough are good, but not like to be on my rotation
3
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Thu Mar 14 2024
Permission to Land
The Darkness
Big showy rick elements and impressive vocals. Very upbeat album, although it does get tiring for me listening to the whole album. Pretty interesting though
3
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Fri Mar 15 2024
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
3
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Sat Mar 16 2024
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
4
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Tue Mar 19 2024
Fragile
Yes
3.5 stars. An interesting rock album with lots of different progressions and cool instrumentation
3
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Wed Mar 20 2024
Hysteria
Def Leppard
2.5 stars. There are lots of interesting elements to the tracks. Very excited vocals, big thumping drums, shredding guitars, echoing backing vocals. But it gets kinda tired as the album goes on. Some songs are toooo long. Pour Some Sugar on Me is such a ridiculous song. The title track Hysteria is kinda cool though. It all sounds VERY 80s hair metal
2
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Thu Mar 21 2024
Vulnicura
Björk
4.5 stars. I thought I would have to force myself to enjoy this album but it was really good. Lots of cool, noisy and syncopated elements. Each measure of each song is fascinating. Only 4.5 because no one particular song stood out to me, but it was a very engaging experience.
4
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Fri Mar 22 2024
Virgin Suicides
Air
2.5 stars. An alright album if you're lost in thought and want something in the background. "Clouds Up" sounds like it was not meant to be the focus of my attention. "High School Lover" was good. The songs, especially the closing track, are too apparently the soundtrack to something else.
2
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Sat Mar 23 2024
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Pretty good. It's apparent how influential the album has been over the years
4
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Tue Mar 26 2024
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
3.5. Lots of cool production elements. The jazzy interstitials were probably my favorite part. Beastie Boys don't really have bars though
3
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Wed Mar 27 2024
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
Pleasant songs to listen to. Some sound like backing tracks, others sound like atmospheric songs. "Higher than the Sun" and "Inner Flight" were good
3
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Thu Mar 28 2024
Stripped
Christina Aguilera
Overall a pleasant album, but too many songs! Every song sounded nice, but some weren't so distinct from another. The album didn't seem totally cohesive, more like a collection of songs that sounded pretty good. Christina Aguilar also insists on belting every part of the song on multiple tracks, which can be grating if not distracting. There are some big hits, like "Fighter" and "Beautiful." Of course "Dirrty" is a BANGER and such a fun song. A pretty good album with some skips.
3
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Fri Mar 29 2024
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
An incredibly cutting edge album. Kind of heartbreaking to hear Kanye speak so self-awarely of his shortcomings. So SO many features on this album, a huge collaborative effort. Quite a few iconic songs like "Power" and "Monster" and "Runaway." Sounds very 2010s, but still very modern.
5
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Sat Mar 30 2024
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
4.5 stars. Beautiful album. Elements of folk and pop. Tracks like "Just like This Train" and "Raised on Robbery" sound full and upbeat. I really enjoy the use of harmonies on various songs. A great sounding album
4
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Sun Mar 31 2024
Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
This album takes it's time. "This is What She's Like" doesn't sound like a drag even at 12 minutes in length. Includes a variety of genres and elements. A pleasant surprise for an album from right in the middle of the 80s.
4
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Mon Apr 01 2024
At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash sounds great. It's interesting to hear him interact with the crowd. The songs are catchy while still maintaining intentionality with their lyrics and Cash's performance.
4
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Tue Apr 02 2024
Moondance
Van Morrison
A nice jazzy folksy album. Van Morrison sings very soulfully. "Moondance" is deservedly a huge hit. "Brand New Day" and "Glad Tidings" are good songs too.
4
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Wed Apr 03 2024
1984
Van Halen
Pretty corny sounding. Some of the elements, whether it be the guitar riffs or the drums, sound cool on their own, but all together it's all just dripping with bravado and self-importance. The lyrics are corny. Even the singles aren't that enjoyable. Without the synths, "Jump" doesn't have anything going for it and just drags on
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Thu Apr 04 2024
Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
A nice jazzy album. Laura Nyro has a beautiful voice. The opening track is great. Some songs do sound kinda dated; I'm not a fan of 70s-esque horn sections. Sometimes it feels like Nyro is over singing, like a cliche show off singer. But generally the album is a pleasant listening experience.
3
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Fri Apr 05 2024
Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Hard to find this album. I thought I would only appreciate this collection as an observation on music from other cultures, but lots of sections were very catchy and symphonically charged. Khan sings very passionately.
4
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Sat Apr 06 2024
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
A pretty good sound rock album. One of the singles was kind of overplayed, unfortunately.
4
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Sun Apr 07 2024
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
3.5 stars. A pretty good rock album. I didn't think I was going to like this, based on what I thought Alice in Chains would sound like. But the songs are constructed well. Alice Cooper gives a good performance. Even "No More Mr. Nice Guy" is alright despite having heard this song dozens of times.
3
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Mon Apr 08 2024
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
3.75 stars. A very gritty and experimental rock album. Nico's voice is so beautiful. "I'll Be Your Mirror" is wonderful. You can definitely hear the influence of this album in different rock and alternative groups today.
4
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Tue Apr 09 2024
My Generation
The Who
A pleasant rock album. I didn't think I would like The Who as I don't enjoy a lot of classic rock, but this has a nice 60s sound to it. "My Generation" is definitely a skip though, as I've heard it too many times. There are a couple of interesting covers/interpolations such as "Shout and Shimmy" and "Heatwave". 3.25 stars
3
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Wed Apr 10 2024
Veckatimest
Grizzly Bear
3.5 stars. I would've rated this album higher when I was younger. It's an eerie album. Lots of elements that would end up being big in the indie rock space in the 2010s. The singers have really dreamy affectations. "Two Weeks" and "Ready, Able" are big hits. A pleasant album, although some songs are indistinguishable sonically.
3
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Fri Apr 12 2024
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
An excellent jazz/funk/psychedelic rock listening experience. "Didn't Cha Know" sounds great. "Booty" sounds like a really shady track, and ends up being a song about solidarity of not wanting to take another woman's unfaithful man. "Bag Lady" is so groovy.
4
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Sat Apr 13 2024
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I'm finding I'm not a fan of Nick Cave & the bad Seeds. How do they have 3 albums on this list? I don't enjoy the lead singers droning speak-singing. The lyrics sound like a stuffy poem I would have to study for an English class. The choir-style backing vocals and crashing drums are interesting, but it's not enough to elevate the album. "Breathlessly" wasn't so bad, but I skipped around through most of the songs. It was best when I wasn't paying much attention to each track and just let it play in my background. It's probably a more enjoyable experience live with all the elements together. 2.5 stars
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Sun Apr 14 2024
Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
I suppose "1001 albums to listen to" is not exactly a promise that every album will be good. Fred Durst has such a goofy ass flow. The album cover is HIDEOUS. On "Getcha Groove On," the beat is pretty catchy, and Xzibit starts the track off well, and then Durst's chorus is soo underwhelming. Lots of the instrumentals aren't half bad, but the lyrics are not impressive and rather corny. Maybe in 2000 this was really revolutionary stuff. I can see how songs like "My Way" and "Rollin" could get a group of people going. The aesthetic is clear throughout most of the album, but does stray to a more sensitive approach with a few songs. "The One" is very boring, but I appreciate it and a few other songs for showcasing a perspective other than "kiss my chocolate starFISH" The slow songs do exemplify that the band is not very engaging without all the heavy guitars and big drums, as they can feel like they drag on. Though don't get me wrong, the fast songs can drag on too. Also, you could cut about 4 or 5 songs from the album. But good for them for getting Method Man, Red Man, and DMX for another version of their most popular song. "The Outro" is cute. Would be a lot better if it weren't 10 minutes long
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Mon Apr 15 2024
Under Construction
Missy Elliott
A great album with thoughtful themes woven throughout. Some bumping beats with tact lines and bars. "Work It" is an iconic song, and the 50 Cent remix at the end wasn't bad. I really appreciate Missy Elliot's interstitials at the end of tracks to give more insight into what her concepts are. The album can sound very 2000s at times, but it's still a really cool listen.
4
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Tue Apr 16 2024
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
A quirky little album. "Voices of Old People" is certainly not a banger, but it did force me to stop and listen to what the voices had to say. "Old Friends" is a really beautiful song. I guess "Mrs. Robinson" is the big hit from this, and it definitely has that Simon and Garfunkel sound, but it doesn't blow me away compared to the other songs.
3
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Wed Apr 17 2024
Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
I was skeptical when I saw a rap album from 1989 because lots of early rap is corny and overly long and not very interesting. This album surprised me with its catchy beats and well-produced songs. Even in "Doin our Own Dang" the ideas of sell outs and copycats are discussed , showing that Jungle Brothers had something worth emulating. The Mc's don't always have very insightful bars, but their flow is alright. Even at an hour long I didn't think any song overstayed its welcome. Like, 3.75 stars
4
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Thu Apr 18 2024
Odelay
Beck
I can tell this album was probably really cool at the time, and some people probably still like it, but it's just not for me. I don't like the sound of Beck's voice. Most of the lyrics I don't know what the H he's talking about. "Blow back derelict wind, lay my soul in the fallow field," what does that even mean? Some songs sounded good. "Novacane" had some good production elements. "Minus" sounds cool. "Where It's At" is a WHACK track, I did not enjoy it. This is an early Beck album, so it probably gets better from here. 2.75 stars
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Thriller
Michael Jackson
4.75 stars. An incredibly well produced album. Quincy Jones really did it on this one. Very progressive sound elements coming from 1982, with still a little bit of disco influence. So many great hits on here, even with more underrated tracks like "Lady In My Life" and "P.Y.T." "Girl is Mine" is pretty a goofy song, I don't know what woman would really be trying to choose between 24 year old MJ and 40 year old Paul McCartney, and them "arguing" softly in the song is laughable. But it's a very engaging listen, an excellent pop album, and at a tight 42 minutes its over before ya know it
5
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Sat Apr 20 2024
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
3.5 stars. I was apprehensive about this album, as I typically don't enjoy 70s rock. I also don't usually enjoy live albums. However this performance was definitely aided by the energy of a live show. Songs like "Smoke on the Water," which I've heard a million times, is more bearable with its different flourishes and personal touches. I did find my head bobbing along, as I tried not to think about how each song was going to be 12 minutes
3
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Sun Apr 21 2024
Drunk
Thundercat
I've wanted to listen to this album for a while, and I'm glad I finally did. Thunder at is such a funky guy, and it's great to hear all these beats and his gentle vocals and his funny bars. It's a nice surprise throughout the album to hear all the features included. I would say this album does feel a little long, as I was waiting for the single "Them Changes" throughout the first half of the album, and once it came, there was so much more of the album left. The last few songs I didn't feel like progressed the ideas in the album much more. Still a very enjoyable listen.
4
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Mon Apr 22 2024
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
2.5 stars. This album was...fine? I didn't really appreciate all the falsetto singing. The electronic composition of the songs sounds dated, like it's either from the 90s or even the 70s. Maybe it sounded better in 2004. "Mary," and "Lovers in the Backseat" sounded pretty good. I'm not super sure what they're talking about in the song "Tits on the Radio" but it sounded pretty eh.
2
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Tue Apr 23 2024
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
A pleasant funk/disco album. Big hits like the title track and "He's The Greatest Dancer." "Thinking of You" is also a great song, and it's pretty short for a disco track! Funky bass lines and quivering strings and dreamy vocal performances.
4
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Wed Apr 24 2024
When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
4.25 stars. A little psychedelic, a bit funky. The album fits well within the sound of the late 90s with added influence of Indian music. "Good Sh**" is interestingly put together. "Good to Be Back on the Road Again" has a beautiful female vocal performance. The instrumental tracks also provide cool soundscapes with steady beats. An engaging listen with frequent use of sitar
4
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Thu Apr 25 2024
The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
This was an interesting album experience, as I thought the instrumentals were very pleasant and engaging, not a generic rock, but well composed for a rock band. I've begun reading the lyrics to songs for this project, as it's easy for me to zone out and not really pay attention to what I'm listening to. The lyrics, ay caramba, lots of them are graphic and/or grotesque and/or visceral. It's hard to understand the Welsh vocalist 80% of the time, especially when lots of words are crammed into one line. It's a very energetic and fast paced album with lots to criticize. "Faster" was one of my favorites as the speaker scrutinizes themselves. "This is Yesterday" especially stands out for it's lack of brutality, and it's a pleasant listen.
4
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Fri Apr 26 2024
The White Album
Beatles
I don't want to say this album is over hyped, but a widely acclaimed album doesn't mean it's a perfect album. It's interesting to hear the Beatles perform in different genres with various influences. However, at 30 tracks, there are edits that could've been made. "Why Don't We Do It In the Road?" more like why don't you cut it from the album? I was not a Beatles fan before, and I am not a Beatles fan after listening to this, but it was insightful to hear prominent 60s rock and pop.
3
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Sat Apr 27 2024
Dookie
Green Day
3.5 stars. A very energetic album. A few hits such as "Longview," "Basket Case," and "When I Come Around," all which sound better in the context of tje whole album. Unfortunately I am not a fan of the punk rock sound, even less so Billy Joe Armstrong's often unintelligible affectation. "Pulling Teeth" and "F.O.D." are good songs though
3
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Sun Apr 28 2024
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
3.75 stars. The Stones construct their songs well, whether they are upbeat or slower, more emotional tracks. The elements are thoughtfully added together, some string sections and satisfying drum crashes, and Mick Jagger performs all the vocals well. A couple of big hits on here like "Brown Sugar" and "Wild Horses." "Bitch" and "Dead Flowers" are good songs too. I'm not usually a fan of classic rock, nor do I resonate with wanting a visit from Sister Morphine, but this was a pleasant listen.
4
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Mon Apr 29 2024
Arular
M.I.A.
A very catchy and electronically - influenced rap album. M.I.A's lines aren't necessarily simple, but they're compact and short, which adds to catchiness of each track. It's insightful to hear her perspective on being a refugee in the western world. "Galang" is a popular song from this album, but all of them are good. I especially enjoy all the glitches and edits to the vocals.
4
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Tue Apr 30 2024
21
Adele
Adele is an incredible and amazing singer; it's wonderful to hear her sing (except for the repeated growling on some of the singles.) The singles were actually my least favorite part, although I'm biased because I heard them so much when they came out. "Set Fire to the Rain" was the least enjoyable because...what does that even mean? It also felt like the singles were these big flashy pieces against the other tracks that had almost a jazz club or coffee shop vibe. I think I got ballad fatigue from this album. No one song is bad, but many of them didn't click with me. It is at least interesting to hear how many different perspectives about an relationship Adele can sing about. I didn't expect the "Love song" cover. "He Won't Go" is a good song. It's a very soulful pop album, but it just wasn't my cup of tea.
3
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Wed May 01 2024
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
A very intense industrial album. Trent Reznor is a great producer. Even with the brutality of the lyrics and sound elements, the songs maintain an engaging and even catchy quality. Big hits include "Closer" and "Hurt," the latter of which is a great closing track. Unfortunately I do find myself resonating with lots of the lyrics. "I Do Not Want This" and "Eraser" are good. It can become an awkward listen while at work or at 8 in the morning.
4
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Thu May 02 2024
Abraxas
Santana
4.25 stars. An excellent Latin(?) funk(?) rock album. I don't really know where Santana falls in the genres spectrum. He's an excellent guitarist. The composition and the mixing of his backing band creates a full, engaging sound that is great for sitting in a car or dancing around. There's not a lot of singing, but the songs that do have singing are all the more special. I can see why "Oye Como Va" is one of my mom's favorite songs.
4
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Fri May 03 2024
Eliminator
ZZ Top
3.5 stars. I was apprehensive when I saw this title, as "Sharp Dressed Man" is an overplayed song, but it sounds better within he context of the album. Lots of great guitar and well constructed instrumentals. "Thug" has a really good bass line. The lyrics are where this album is lacking. "I Got the Six" sounds great, EXCEPT for the vocals. "Legs" sounds nice, gross lyrics. Why is there a song all about TV Dinners?
3
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Sat May 04 2024
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
3.5 stars. A pretty good soul album. I knew each song was gonna be long when I only saw 4 tracks. With that in mind, it's an easy ride through the album. "Walk on By" is pretty good
3
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Sun May 05 2024
Groovin'
The Young Rascals
4.5 stars. They really didn't lie when they said they were groovin. A very enjoyable album with some genre variety, especially impressive for the 60s. The title track is great. "I Don't Love you Anymore" also has some great vocals. Lots of excellent mounds coming together for this album.
4
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Mon May 06 2024
Rio
Duran Duran
2.5 stars. Lots of the elements to the songs are cool, with the distorted guitars and bass lines and synths. It definitely sounds like the 80s, but hardly any songs stand out. Even "Rio" and "Hungry Like the Wolf" kind of blend into the rest of the album. "Last Chance on a Stairway" sounded nice. It's all fine.
2
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Tue May 07 2024
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
This album has no skips? The vocal quality of the singer is enchanting and the songs are catchy and upbeat. Even the songs that aren't as pop centric are still engaging and entertaining to listen to. Reminiscent of surf rock that would become popular in the 2010s.
5