Jan 10 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
The way the band flows from song to song is really fun. He has such command of the band sound and flow. All songs are classic swing and soul, a real fun listen.
4
Jan 11 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
It sounds like this stuff was screaming through radios in the 80s on country roads. A few classics Ive heard before. Very American. Little too repetitive for me though. Many of the songs could use more dynamic back ends.
2
Jan 12 2024
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Tommy
The Who
I am not a fan. Alot of the songs are rather long winded and mostly instrumental. Alot of the background band is really just noise; there are times where I can't hear a melody of any sort. This feels like a halfbaked album that could have been a weird 4-5 track EP. Also don't care for the range the singers hang in most of the time, very shrill.
1
Jan 15 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Coming off of The Who - Tommy album from the 60's... this was a breath of fresh air. Very well produced and balanced. I wouldn't guess this album was from 2003, it really sounds out of its time. I enjoyed the unique nature with intermittent tracks of more modern stuff. I never wanted to skip a track really. Will likely give it another listen in a month or so.
This is really a 3.5 but where it comes in the stream of albums it earns a 4
4
Jan 16 2024
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Truly a great album. I was transported to the old west. Marty's command and storytelling of his voice is unmatched. 5/5 album that I will come back to often when I am in the mood for a western.
5
Jan 17 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is one of my favorite bands from the past. I love thier classic hits but have never sat down and listened to any of thier albums. Alot of thier songs have alot of similar motifs and rythems which is fine by me. I love the sound that they trailblazed and that has been copied in many modern bands. They were truly influencial on a large scale. Love this album 5/5.
5
Jan 18 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
This album sounds like a group just hanging out, jamming and having a great time. Great sounding sax as well. It is a very chill listen. I think 4/5 for sure, I will be back if I'm in the mood.
4
Jan 19 2024
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Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Hip hop is the genre I know least about. I can see how this album was influential to the genre especially coming out so early in the 90s. It's just not for me. 1/5
1
Jan 22 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
This is not for me. It's really repeative and uninspiring. This sounds like the music from that era which is my least favorite era of music (late90s-early00s). I won't listen to this album again. 1/5
1
Jan 23 2024
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Stankonia
OutKast
This album was OK. It’s not really my cup of tea, but I can understand the influence on other albums of the time I do like some of the rhythms and flow and some of the tracks. It is also a little too vulgar for me. 3/5
3
Jan 24 2024
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
I like this album. I didn’t know that Queen was hard rock like this. I always knew them for their major hits that had more of a vocal aspect to it. I will definitely listen to it again. 5/5.
5
Jan 25 2024
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
This genre of grunge/noise rock is not enjoyable to me. I think some songs are listenable but majority is more noise than anything. I can listen through it but I would not actively seek it out. 2/5
2
Jan 26 2024
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Opus Dei
Laibach
Not for me. It was all in German and super dark. Not sure how this is in the list. 1/5
1
Jan 29 2024
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Odelay
Beck
It's a pretty interesting sounds coming from the 90s; definitely would not have placed it there. Over all though it's not really my speed. Some of the tracks use some pretty high pitched sounds for the melody and I did not enjoy it. 2/5 I would not seek this out
2
Jan 30 2024
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Heroes
David Bowie
I know very little about Bowie. He has an interesting sound for the late 70s. It sounds very much like 80s music. Over all it is OK album to me. If I am in the mood for 80s I would listen again. 3/5
3
Jan 31 2024
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
The production value is good. The tracks are too explicite for me quite frankly. I likely won't listen again. 2/5
2
Feb 02 2024
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Headquarters
The Monkees
this album is quintessential 70s. It reminds me a lot of the beach boys but not as good. I didn’t love it and I didn’t hate it. 3/5
3
Feb 05 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
This is nothing like anything I've heard from the late 90s / early 00s; I would have thought this was more recent. The sampling is really fun and really spans across all genres. The beats are also unique and entertaining. I am also a sucker for seamless track transition; it's like one big stream of consciousness. I will listen again. 4/5
4
Feb 06 2024
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Such an iconic album. Definitely on the top shelf. 5/5
5
Feb 07 2024
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Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
Not for me. I could not finish it. I don't like the sound of the Sitar. I can understand how this was influential to global music being put on the map. I did not finish. 1/5
1
Feb 08 2024
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Aja
Steely Dan
Pretty groovy album over all. I like steely dans top songs so it was cool to see what other stuff he had. Might listen again. 3/5
3
Feb 09 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
This album is quintessential 80s which is not too bad. However, I could not stand his voice. The background instruments were OK. Overall would not seek out again. 2/5
2
Feb 12 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
This is my first modern pop album from the list. I remember when this came out and it was a big hit! I am personally a fan of Taylors music going all the way back to her first few albums. Overall solid album. 4/5
4
Feb 13 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
I’m not really a big fan. This is my second album from Beck on this list. I would say it’s better than the shaggy dog album. Overall not too bad I might listen again. 3/5
3
Feb 14 2024
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
This is just noise. Did not finish. 1/5
1
Feb 16 2024
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Black Metal
Venom
That's a nope from me. 1/5
1
Feb 19 2024
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
I enjoyed this album, not as much as thier prev. more popular album Rumores. Thier sound is somewhat different; I will likely come back and check it out again. Still a solid, clean group. 4/5
4
Feb 20 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
This was alot of screaming. I understand it probably takes alot of skill to yell like that and alot of 70-80s bands do that; but it was too much for me. 2/5
2
Feb 21 2024
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Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
Over all a well produced album. The genre is not for me. I have a problem with extremly repetitive loops. I won't be listening again for that reason. 2/5
2
Feb 22 2024
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The Dreaming
Kate Bush
Rather eccentric album. It definitely sounds like something that would have been made in the 80s. The main thing that threw me off was the upper octave echo parts throughout most of the tracks. I skipped a few tracks when that started up. Won't listen again. 2/5
2
Feb 23 2024
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Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
I am not a fan of spoken word singing honestly. Also alot of the lyrics were really troublesome and hard to get through. 1/5 could not finish.
1
Feb 26 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
ICONIC. So many hits from this album. Truly one of the GOATs of soul. Will be back 4/5
4
Feb 27 2024
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Make since they toured with Led Zeppelin, they have a similar sound. Over all a fun albulm to listen too; I am a sucker for ballads. I will likely listen again. 4/5
4
Feb 28 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
I am not big on Hip Hop but this is extremely listenable. Well produced. I like the sound bites they use throughout. I may revisit this album in the future. 3/5
3
Feb 29 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Dolly is Iconic. I can say I've never listened to this album all the way through before. I will be returning because it gives that feeling of home and comfort. I am not a fan of all country music by any means but this not like alot of country.
4
Mar 01 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Elton is always a great listen. I want to spend more time in his discography. This album also starts with Tiny Dancer, one of the most iconic. I will be back. 4/5
4
Mar 04 2024
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
I am sorry I can not stand his voice. Could not finish. 1/5
1
Mar 05 2024
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Truly an iconic sound. I never knew what group some of these tracks came from. Such soul in this group. I'll be back if I am in the mood for soul. 4/5
4
Mar 06 2024
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Floodland
Sisters Of Mercy
I can't stand the lead voice. Quintessential 80s mumble singing. 1/5 could not finish.
1
Mar 07 2024
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
Over all not bad. I can see how it w as before it's time coming from the 80s; this sounds late 90s early 00s if I had to guess. Though it is well produced its not particularly my favorite genre. I might listen again, 3/5
3
Mar 08 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
It's OK. All the beats and volume are relatively monotone. Very 90s. I would not seek out. 2/5
2
Mar 11 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Once again I have an issue with the voice, especially when the lyrics at the end are extremely repetitive! I could not finish 2/5
2
Mar 12 2024
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Wow, got two of his albums back to back. Same issue, could not handle the voice. Could not finish 2/5
2
Mar 13 2024
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Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
This one surprised me. I am always on the look out for great instrumental only albums. This one was good. The drum tracks and repetitiveness were very 90s/00s but it wasn't enough to be off-putting. I will likely listen again when I am reading or working. 4/5
4
Mar 14 2024
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Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
This is extremely listenable. I didn't know how easy it would be to listen to if I don't speak the language. The band ensemble also flows really well; they are laying down some great sounds. I will definitely listen again. 4/5
4
Mar 15 2024
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Overall, this album is pretty OK. It’s giving a lot of Beatles vibes. I enjoy the instrumentals more than the vocals. I might listen again. 3/5
3
Mar 18 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
I mean it’s Jonny Cash. The song writing and vocals are top notch. Even though the recording quality of the instruments aren’t great it’s a special album because it’s at San Quentin Jail. For sure top shelf 5/5
5
Mar 19 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Rage against the machine has a very definitive sound. I like their strong base and lead guitar motifs. I may listen again if in the mood for 00’s. 3/5
3
Mar 20 2024
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
This is what I would expect to be playing in the background of a hip hip dance training video. Very of it’s time. Over all not bad production quality. I don’t enjoy repetitive beats very much though. I’d say 3/5
3
Mar 21 2024
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Pornography
The Cure
Did not enjoy, did not finish
1
Mar 22 2024
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
I mean it's queen. Such an iconic sound that I am sure they were the first to do. There are some top 100 songs on here but some of the albulm was too experimental for me. I will probably listen again. 4/5
4
Mar 25 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
Not a bad Beatles album honestly. I am not the biggest fan by default. I will likely listen again if I'm in the mood for Beatles. 4/5
4
Mar 26 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
I understand Metalloca had a cult following and influenced alot of the metal music around that era. I just don't think I am a fan of Metal like this. 3/5 it's OK.
3
Mar 27 2024
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Over all OK album. Nothing to write home about but also not terrible. 3/5
3
Mar 28 2024
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Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
This is a pretty groovy album, I was plesently surprised. Pretty fun listen. I will likely give it another go. 4/5
4
Mar 29 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
This is a surprise to me. I though black Sabbath was all hard core rock. There is some swing in here that I was not expecting. The vocals are good too. I will likely listen again! 4/5
4
Apr 01 2024
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
I.con.ic voice of the 80s. So many bangers. 5/5
5
Apr 02 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
There are some great hits in here! However this is not my favorite Coldplay Album. Still a great and iconic album that put them on the map of pop music. 4/5
4
Apr 03 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
I am already a fan of the Black Keys. There recipe is pretty straight forward: deep drum grooves with a solid guitar melody and back up, then a strong lead vocal and throw fuzz on everything. It's all good stuff though. It's not dense where you really have to think about it. They are just providing solid song writing and arranging that you can have going in the back ground. Not top shelf for me but for sure will be back to have another listen. 4/5
4
Apr 04 2024
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Mostly OK. Very reparative which I would have on for background music. 3/5
3
Apr 05 2024
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
This is a subset of music I know nothing about. It seems like it would have a group of folks that remember this from their youth back in the day. Over all it’s ok 3/5
3
Apr 08 2024
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
I mean it’s Stevie Wonder. Instant classic. 4/5
4
Apr 09 2024
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Truly the GOAT of swing vocals. 10/10
5
Apr 10 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
I don’t have the nostalgia for Prince like a lot of people have. Still a very great artist and I enjoyed the album for the most part. 4/5 Will likely listen again
4
Apr 11 2024
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Never heard this type of early alternative music. I think most of the songs are about a min too long. Not a fan of super repetative stuff. It's ok 3/5
3
Apr 12 2024
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
I could nearly get through this. It’s so messy and uninspiring. 2/5 Not a fan
2
Apr 15 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
This was an OK album. I had no real draw to it. Over all well produced but not super interested. 3/5
3
Apr 17 2024
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You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
This is really a bunch of noise to me. I don’t really enjoy this type of music. 2/5
2
Apr 19 2024
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
CCR! Sound of the 70s! Top shelf 5/5
5
Apr 22 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Truly an inspiration in the jazz realm. I enjoyed listening to this, and I’ll probably be back when I’m in the mood for some jazz. 4/5
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