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Fri Jan 12 2024
Revolver
Beatles
Great album overall although I'm not a big Beatles fan.
4
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Sat Jan 13 2024
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
Killer album, mind melting flows!
5
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Sun Jan 14 2024
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
An absolute banger!
5
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Mon Jan 15 2024
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Not bad, recognized one song (Piece of My Heart, a real banger), overall meh.
2
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Tue Jan 16 2024
The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Meh. Definitely older and not really my style. The link is to the deluxe version of the album, which is 2hrs 40mins instead of the standard album which is 40 mins. Overall a cool vibe, but not my style at all.
1
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Wed Jan 17 2024
Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Cool album I had never really listened to. Not quite my style but overall I dug it.
3
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Thu Jan 18 2024
Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
I dug this album. Not too familiar with Jane's Addiction overall but liked the album. The singer's voice is unique but not quite my style, so I dont think listening to this album will lead to me listening to JA more.
3
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Fri Jan 19 2024
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Cool album. Recognized two songs, Shout and another. Not my style.
3
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Sat Jan 20 2024
Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
I liked this album, felt good on a Friday. Good vibes. Recognized two songs. I want to check out more Steely Dan now but dont think I'll go crazy for it.
3
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Sun Jan 21 2024
Medúlla
Björk
Bjork is incredibly unique. There are some songs I've really enjoyed in the past, but overall has never been my style. This album doesnt represent what I like about Bjork and I didnt recognize any songs. Her voice is also unique which is really cool, but it can go from buttery magic in one track to nails on a chalkboard on the next track. Hope to hear more Bjork down the line but I disliked this album specifically.
1
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Mon Jan 22 2024
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Really cool sound and album, will be checking out more of Dr. Octagon. One song seemed to drag on for quite a while with the same words repeated over and over and over; aside from that, really dug this!
4
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Tue Jan 23 2024
Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Stevie is incredible! Never sat down and listened to a bunch of his music, and while I enjoyed this album I will admit I didnt enjoy it nearly as much as I expected to. Feel like Ive had my fill and ready to move on.
3
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Wed Jan 24 2024
Electric
The Cult
Pretty cool album, I dug the vibes! Recognized one song (if not two) but wasnt sure if they were the original songs or covers (I assume the former). Not sure Id really ever heard The Cult before so Im interested in checking them out more.
3
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Thu Jan 25 2024
Stankonia
OutKast
This album is an absolute banger! Recognized many songs but had never listened to the entire album. Not necessarily a big OutKast fan, but this album has now been added to my regular rotation. Looking forward to more!
5
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Fri Jan 26 2024
New Forms
Roni Size
Not bad at all. Seemed to be primarily electronic/synth vibes with very little vocals. Enjoyed overall but the album was over 5 hours long, so I didnt listen to the entire thing.
2
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Sat Jan 27 2024
Moondance
Van Morrison
Im not sure Ive ever listened to Van Morrison before, so this was a cool journey. Overall enjoyed the music and will be on the lookout for more down the road!
3
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Sun Jan 28 2024
Funeral
Arcade Fire
This album was indeed fire. I think Arcade Fire is that upbeat type of sound that can brighten anyone's day. It landed on a day when I needed it, so the timing was great. Definitely interested in more Arcade Fire!
4
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Mon Jan 29 2024
Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is iconic. While I enjoy his music and recognize his voice, Im not very familiar with his work overall. Enjoyed this album and look forward to more!
4
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Tue Jan 30 2024
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Old school for sure. Good vibes and sound overall, but not interested in seeking out more.
2
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Wed Jan 31 2024
Legalize It
Peter Tosh
I love reggae and an album named "Legalize It" put on in the late 60s is something I already love and support. LOL Im not sure if I ever heard any music by Peter Tosh before, but I like him. While I didn't enjoy this album that much (the music felt like a "pop" version of reggae which I wasn't a fan of), I would like to hear more of his music in the future.
3
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Thu Feb 01 2024
Sincere
Mj Cole
Dont think Id ever heard of Mj Cole before now. Given the name, the album cover (a designer retail bag with smoke/steam coming out) and released in 2000, I assumed it was going to be R&B or electronic. What I didnt expect were the vocals to be nearly all (if not entirely) female. Overall some really good sounds in here, but there were also a few tracks that felt too repetitive and long. One song the female voice kept saying "put your hand on your hip" and it felt like it went on for 10 minutes lol. Overall a fine album, curious to hear more at some point.
3
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Fri Feb 02 2024
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Never heard of Mylo. Overall some really great beats and vibes on this album, but nothing that really reached out and grabbed ahold of me. Cool album but ready to move on.
3
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Sat Feb 03 2024
Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
This album was a total banger! Recognized a few songs anyone would recognize and enjoyed the rest of the album as well! Looking forward to more!
4
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Sun Feb 04 2024
All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
What an absolute legend and trailblazer! Really enjoyed this album, QL is indeed a Queen!
4
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Mon Feb 05 2024
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
I really dont know the music of The Doors at all, but well aware of the band and name as Im sure most are. This album was released in the 60s I believe and frankly I wasnt a fan. To old-timey for my taste.
2
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Tue Feb 06 2024
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
I really enjoyed this album! Amazing sounds and vibes with this one! I recognized the name Curtis Mayfield but was otherwise clueless. Adding this album to my regular rotation and looking forward to more!
4
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Wed Feb 07 2024
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
I enjoy the Gorillaz and this album is a quintessential example of early 2000s rock evolution. Killer album!
4
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Thu Feb 08 2024
Kimono My House
Sparks
Wow, this one was different. I really had no idea what to expect as I didnt recognize the band name or album cover and given it came out in the 70s. I actually really enjoyed this music; it was unique (like Queen), poppy, playful, and overall enjoyable. (Caveat is this landed on a good day I was having, so that may have contributed to my positive reception; if I had been having a bad day, I cant tell if this would have helped brighten my day or just annoyed me.)
3
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Fri Feb 09 2024
Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Overall I was not a fan of this album or style of music. It's old timey and not my style. Having said that, I enjoyed the second half of the album more than the first. The first half included what seemed like a Christmas song ("Jesus was born today") and a song about your mother dying ("Your mother died and you're on your own"). Ready to move on.
1
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Sat Feb 10 2024
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow is absolute fire! I really love Nobody Speak (collab with RTJ who are also fire) so my eyes widened when I saw this album come up. Really enjoyed the album and look forward to more.
4
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Sun Feb 11 2024
Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
Tbh, I was not expecting to like this album or music. But I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed it! It felt sort of country, but without the country; maybe soft/light rock? Anyway, it felt good and was positive; reminded me a bit of O.A.R. Glad I came across this and look forward to more!
4
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Mon Feb 12 2024
A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
I pretty much hated this whole thing. Not my style, way too old, blah.
1
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Tue Feb 13 2024
All Directions
The Temptations
I really enjoyed this album despite not expecting to! I figured the Temptations would be old-timey enough that I'd move right along, but there were some seriously funky beats in this album!
4
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Wed Feb 14 2024
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
I didnt enjoy this album, although I didnt hate it either. It felt like a crazy lady going off on endless tangents where Im unable to foresee where the music is going. Sometimes this is great, in this case it just felt unnecessarily random and incoherent. Having said that, there were still some songs and certainly some beats that I enjoyed. It was upbeat.
1
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Thu Feb 15 2024
Ingenue
k.d. lang
I actually enjoyed this album and music a fair bit! It was perfect for a leisurely walk in the drizzling rain!
3
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Fri Feb 16 2024
Scott 4
Scott Walker
Meh. Overall didnt really enjoy this album or music. It wasnt horrible, but I have no interest in Scott Walker going forward.
1
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Sat Feb 17 2024
The Bends
Radiohead
I love Radiohead and I love this album!
5
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Sun Feb 18 2024
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Nina Simone is incredible; massively talented and such a powerful voice. Having said that, I found this particular album to be mid.
3
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Mon Feb 19 2024
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
Meh. Pretty voice but not my style of music at all. It's borderline country. It was soft/mellow for a nice afternoon walk, but I have no interest in hearing more.
1
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Tue Feb 20 2024
British Steel
Judas Priest
Really enjoyed this album! Recognized a few songs and overall this is just great old school rock.
4
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Wed Feb 21 2024
Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
This was interesting! Hadnt heard of them or seen this album cover. Released in 2009 definitely had me curious. Not really my style of music but overall I enjoyed it!
3
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Thu Feb 22 2024
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
This was interesting! Hadnt heard of them or seen this album cover. Released in 2009 definitely had me curious. Not really my style of music but overall I enjoyed it!
4
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Fri Feb 23 2024
Tapestry
Carole King
Despite not being my style of music, it was easy going and Carole has a great voice. Recognized a couple songs, always helps lol.
3
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Sat Feb 24 2024
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Overall not really a fan. Having said that, I can appreciate what this music did for music evolution overall and going more electric. Also, I recognize the song Mr. Blue Sky which I enjoyed! (I recognize it from Girl Talk who remix songs.)
2
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Sun Feb 25 2024
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Brand new to me and overall I enjoyed it! Seems like a british band and some songs were better than others. Sounds like a couple modern bands like White Stripes.
3
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Mon Feb 26 2024
Welcome To The Pleasuredome
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Wasn't familiar with Frankie Goes to Hollywood at all but recognized 2 or 3 songs. Overall enjoyed it!
3
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Tue Feb 27 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
I dug this music and would like to hear more from War!
3
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Wed Feb 28 2024
Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
I enjoy Kings of Leon, but this looks to be one of their earlier albums and it was a mixed bag for me.
3
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Thu Feb 29 2024
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Ice Cube is a legend and this was a solid album. Not a big fan of this particular set of songs, but I enjoyed it.
3
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Fri Mar 01 2024
The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
A few cool vibes in here, but overall not my style at all. Too random and just doesnt feel good on my ears lol
1
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Sat Mar 02 2024
Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Bob is a legend and I enjoy his music, but I can only take so much lol This album was good but nothing really caught my ear to go back to later.
3
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Sun Mar 03 2024
Night Life
Ray Price
Oof. Mellow voices and soft music, but this is that old timey shit I dont like at all lol
1
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Mon Mar 04 2024
Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
Didnt know what to expect, but given this released in the 2000s I assumed it would be decent. It was not. This is old timey music with no material modern flares/additions and I did not enjoy this album.
1
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Tue Mar 05 2024
Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode is one of those bands that is iconic and has a cult following, but their music has never really been my style. I appreciated listening to this album but it simply confirmed I'm not interested lol
2
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Wed Mar 06 2024
Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Meh. Sorta old timey but had some good vibes, but no interest in revisiting Tim Buckley going forward.
2
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Thu Mar 07 2024
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Heard of Dire Straits, didnt know what to expect, and given this felt like the 10th album in a row released in the 1970s (it wasnt, but felt like it), I started this album up with a sour predisposition. As the album flowed forward, I really enjoyed the sounds and vocals! Then I heard Sultans of Swing, which I recognized immediately, and was blown away that I fully recognized a song I had no idea Dire Straits had done. I replayed Sultans of Swing numerous times that day. Overall enjoyed and look forward to more Dire Straits in the future!
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Fri Mar 08 2024
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
I had heard the name lol Some pretty epic jazz on this album. Im typically more interested in smooth/easy jazz, but I enjoyed Contrane's talent-filled tunes. Look forward to more!
3
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Sat Mar 09 2024
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
It was ok, sort of a modern old timey feel. Didnt hold my interest but was fine.
2
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Sun Mar 10 2024
Hotel California
Eagles
The Eagles are legends and Hotel California is one of my all time favorite songs! Having said that, this isnt one of my favored albums from this band; the first track is incredible but the rest are sorta meh.
4
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Mon Mar 11 2024
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Never heard of OMD, but this album was released Nov 8 1981, one day after I was born, so I was optimistic and hopeful I would love this. Overall very underwhelming, didnt really enjoy at all. Definitely some quintessential 80s beats, but other than that, ready to move on.
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Tue Mar 12 2024
Aja
Steely Dan
I think this is my second Steely Dan album so far in this journey, and this album was not what I expected nor what I remembered the first album to be like. This one had smooth, soft, sexy vibes. Overall it was fine.
3
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Wed Mar 13 2024
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Honestly, I was expecting some old timey tunes I wouldnt enjoy. Instead, the beats felt fresh, upbeat, and lively! I enjoyed the Allman Brothers and will check them out further going forward!
3
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Thu Mar 14 2024
Tommy
The Who
This is exactly why I was interested and excited to do this 1001 Album challenge. The Who is a name everyone knows, but I did not know their music at all. Overall I enjoyed! Not really my style but I'll be looking to check out more going forward!
3
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Fri Mar 15 2024
Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
I think this is the second Bob Dylan album so far. I enjoy Bob Dylan overall but can only do so much at a time lol (same comment as last time I think)
3
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Sat Mar 16 2024
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Not my style of music, not a fan of the vocals or tunes. Reminds me of the band that does the Love Shack song, except that I like them a bit more lol
1
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Sun Mar 17 2024
Out of Step
Minor Threat
This is more my style. Didnt necessarily love it but enjoyed the fast paced guitar. Reminds me of the band Rancid a bit.
3
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Mon Mar 18 2024
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Put the lime in the coconut! Enjoyed this album more than I expected to, would like to check out more.
3
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Tue Mar 19 2024
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is another absolute legend! I enjoy his music although I rarely seek it out specifically. I enjoyed this album, including the electric guitar riffs! Great tunes!
4
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Wed Mar 20 2024
Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Another legendary name! This one is interesting, I was expecting to like this album based on what I thought I had remembered about Miles Davis. However, I found this to be mostly the "all over the fucking place" kinda jazz. Some pockets of sweet vibes along the way, but all were fleeting. Maybe a hot take but I did not enjoy.
2
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Thu Mar 21 2024
Close To You
Carpenters
Pleasantly surprised to be honest! Smooth vibes, recognized a few songs, enjoyed it even though this isnt the style of music I would normally seek out.
3
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Fri Mar 22 2024
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Not sure I had really ever heard of Billy Bragg. Overall enjoyed the album and music, would listen to again!
3
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Sat Mar 23 2024
Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Talk about buttery smooth vibes! I dont typically seek out this type of music or Norah specifically, but I really enjoyed this album! Love her voice and her music!
4
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Sun Mar 24 2024
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
This one is interesting. Didnt listen to the whole thing, but seems entirely instrumental, no vocals, almost the early innings of electronic music. Certain parts made me think of Tool and some of their elongated, instrument-only sections. I appreciate what this is, especially given the release year, but overall not interested in hearing more.
2
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Mon Mar 25 2024
Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
Oh man. This is what most excited me about going on this journey: stumbling across something/someone I am entirely unfamiliar with that I absolutely love! A few songs on this album are new favorites and I will be checking out more. More smooth butter on the heels of Norah Jones at #72.
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Tue Mar 26 2024
Disintegration
The Cure
Wasn't very familiar with The Cure (although the voice is usually identifiable), but really enjoyed this album and their music, right up my alley (aside from the quintessential 80s tracks LOL). Interested in more.
4
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Wed Mar 27 2024
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Typical 80s, not interested.
1
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Thu Mar 28 2024
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Already love Queens of the Stone Age. Great album.
4
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Fri Mar 29 2024
Real Life
Magazine
After an elongated pause, I am back to the 1001 Albums Journey. This album was typical 70s music which I am simply not interested in. Pass.
1
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Sat Mar 30 2024
Arrival
ABBA
Dancing Queen is a classic, but I've never liked ABBA and this album is no different. Just not my style at all.
1
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Sun Mar 31 2024
Ananda Shankar
Ananda Shankar
Indian vibes (you know, that one instrument that I always forget the name of). Nice sounds but not my style of music, but would be open to hearing more.
2
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Mon Apr 01 2024
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
I dig girl rock and 90s music, but I did not enjoy this album nor Liz Phair overall. Her voice is mediocre and the music is meh. I dug some of the lyrics though. (I do want to give props to Liz for the album cover, a little nip is always hot.)
1
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Tue Apr 02 2024
Odelay
Beck
I love Beck and I love this album. Beck is unique and cannot be replicated. Funky beats, great vibes, killer sounds, what more can you want?
5
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Sun Apr 28 2024
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
This was an ok album. Not really a fan but didnt dislike anything. One song I recognized.
3
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Mon Apr 29 2024
Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Never heard of Killing Joke. Enjoyed the album, old school rock. Nothing really kept my attention, but enjoyed it more than the 1960s/1970s stuff thats been coming through a lot lately.
3
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Tue Apr 30 2024
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Cool album, late 90s new age stuff. The most popular song (according to Amazon Music) is track #2 which I had to move on from after 8 minutes (the song is 10 mins) of the same riff over and over and over. Some people dig it, I didnt. Album was fine overall, might be interested in checking out more.
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Wed May 01 2024
Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Released in 2014, this wasn't quite what I expected. This had a Bob Dylan feel (minus the voice). Overall it was meh.
2