Feb 09 2024
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Just a fantastic album through and through. Wild how this would kick off 3 amazing albums in a row without a single bad song.
5
Feb 10 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
Outside of like 2 songs, not sure what makes this album stand out more than others to be considered in the top 1001... I was disappointed
3
Feb 11 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath isn't my usual jam, but I can see why this album is on the list.
4
Feb 12 2024
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Blur
Blur
Classic. Blur always kills it. Great relisten
5
Feb 13 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
A couple songs, but another one of those "classics" I don't get. Helps me figure out who put this list together
3
Feb 14 2024
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
At track 4 I completely gave up on and pulled a DNF. If you need proof the editors needed better representation to bring a more diverse showcase of albums and less bland nonsense, this is it.
1
Feb 15 2024
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
Honestly the guitar playing on the album is phenomenal, but was ruinwd for me by the singers voice. At times it is just out of tune and grating, like a drunk me on karaoke night.
2
Feb 16 2024
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
It's a fine album, but nothing screamed out that made this album a must listen.
3
Feb 17 2024
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
Been awhile since I got an album that deserves to be on this list. A trip down memory lane on this one
5
Feb 18 2024
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Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
This is the type of album I was hoping for from a list like this. Just a great, fun time. I was dancing to this album while cooking this morning
5
Feb 19 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Funk is always fire. This album is a pure classic and gets your body moving to the beat from start to finish
5
Feb 20 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Absolute classic. Wish I had time at home today to pull out the vinyl copy, but was just to busy. So had this as the soundtrack to my driving around instead.
A lot of the 1 star reviews are showing who some people obviously are. Not surprised tho. Some people can't open their mind to other music and use the same choice tropes to crap on hip hop.
5
Feb 21 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
It was the perfect listen for this morning knowing I was going back to work after 10 days off. Needed that nerve calming jazz. Just a fantastic album
5
Feb 22 2024
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
What a trip to the past. Not my favorite albums of theirs, but still great.
4
Feb 23 2024
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
I just snagged the vinyl last week to finally bring this album in to my collection, so this gave me a perfect excuse to break it in. Start to finish a banger, and an absolute classic.
5
Feb 24 2024
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
I like Elton john and his music. His talent is amazing, but some of the songs just kept it from being a 5. Regardless of my personal opinion, I totally understand why this album is included.
4
Feb 25 2024
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Didn't even bother. I'm not subjecting myself to the torture of his "singing voice".
1
Feb 26 2024
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Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
Not sure how this could be considered an album anyone must listen to before they die. Just an odd choice for the list
1
Feb 27 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Somehow never listened to this. While its not a 5 star for me, I understand the influence of it. Still had a blast finally going listening to this tho.
4
Feb 28 2024
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
Didn't live or hate this album. Some songs were definitely enjoyable
3
Feb 29 2024
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
I love the 80s, and this is such a can't miss album from then. Always a joy of a listen.
5
Mar 01 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Never really listened to Cash, so I wasn't sure how I'd feel, but I don't like live albums much... And I think I would have given this a 3 if not live. I was just getting tired of the talking and cheering. I don't mind that in person or on video, but audio only its never been my thing.
2
Mar 02 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Jazz is the only genre I truly enjoy live most of the time. Sadly this was not the case with this album as a whole. The music for the most part was fantastic, but the amount of talking at times, especially not from Duke was annoying AF. It's the only reason this gets a 4.
4
Mar 03 2024
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Bailed halfway through. Not the best by PJ Harvey imo
2
Mar 04 2024
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
This was a great listen while driving today. Matched my drive time almost perfectly, and was really enjoyable while cruising
4
Mar 05 2024
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Not my cup of tea, but better than Dylan... So 3 stars for that alone. Lol
3
Mar 06 2024
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Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
Classic album. I still like Stripped overall more. I would put that one over this for this list imo
5
Mar 07 2024
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
I need to be in a certain headspace for electronic music like this, and I just wasn't... So it didn't click much. I didn't hate, but felt not interested as it played on
3
Mar 08 2024
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Auto 1 star. Cringe singing as always. Don't need 7 albums of his on a list..if
1
Mar 09 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Meh... Got bored quickly
2
Mar 10 2024
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
2 songs in and I couldn't take anymore of this bland, emotionless album. I was screaming for more heat and soul, but nope.
1
Mar 11 2024
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
This wasn't nearly as bad as anticipated. Also just at around 30 minutes, it didn't overstay it's welcome
3
Mar 12 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Best Nirvana release imo. Just a must listen from start to finish.
5
Mar 13 2024
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All Directions
The Temptations
Absolute funk/soul classic.
5
Mar 14 2024
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Wasn't expecting to enjoy this, but this album was fire
4
Mar 15 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
I've never really listened to Bowie, so this being my first full album was probably not the best one to start with. Didn't click, but knowing the circumstances I'll come back to it eventually. Still don't think this is an album that people must listen to... But one Bowie fans should.
3
Mar 16 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
One of the best Elton John albums.
5
Mar 17 2024
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
Sounds like filler for a list that shouldn't have filler. Just was a meh listen
2
Mar 18 2024
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Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Too many tracks I hit skip on. It did have some really good songs, but this definitely doesn't belong on a list like this
2
Mar 19 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
Just a solid and great rock album. My only knock is a lot of the album blends together.
4
Mar 20 2024
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
Lead singers voice is up there with Bob Dylan for the most hearing voice. Peaced out at track 2
1
Mar 21 2024
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Want One
Rufus Wainwright
Better than I expected. Was some solid background music at work
3
Mar 22 2024
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Guitar Town
Steve Earle
Lol oh God no. Wtaf
1
Mar 23 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Some phenomenal tracks on here. Just a great listen as I prepped the morning meals.
5
Mar 24 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
4
Mar 25 2024
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Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
So mid... Wish I could do half stars lol
3
Mar 26 2024
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Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan
More garbage Dylan... Yuck
1
Mar 27 2024
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Shadowland
k.d. lang
If more country music singers sounded like this instead of super Southern or redneck twang BS, I'd listen more often. Loved it
5
Mar 28 2024
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Pornography
The Cure
Solid album. The Cure always had a very interesting sound to them. Not really my cup of tea, but always an intriguing listen.
4
Mar 29 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
"My dad was a huge fan of this album (especially ""You Can Call Me Al""), and this flooded memories back in. Almost 4 decades later, still a fantastic album"
5
Mar 30 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
I knew hearing Bowie's final album as my first full album of his was the issue when I didn't really enjoy it. This was a great listen, and I had a lot of fun with this one.
4
Mar 31 2024
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Arrival
ABBA
Disco pop goodness. Just a lot of fun
4
Apr 01 2024
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Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
It was fine I guess
3
Apr 02 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
Beasties are always funny to me. I wouldn't classify myself as a huge fan, but their albums always go hard and this one is fire outside of a couple songs towards the end.
5
Apr 03 2024
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
While I enjoyed most of the album, his voice and singing is way too monotone for me to listen in one sitting. That alone makes me wonder how this album is on here.
3
Apr 04 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
When Emmylou is singing the slow songs, her voice is fantastic. Then the super country twang songs take me out. A very mixed album I wish I could give a 2.5 insteads of a 3.
3
Apr 05 2024
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Paul McCartney, and it was fine. Not worth listening to before you die. All I really have to say.
3
Apr 06 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
An all time greatest hip hop album. One of the classics from my high school days. Bumps from beginning to end.
5
Apr 07 2024
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White Ladder
David Gray
Bland and unseasoned British music... shocking
2
Apr 08 2024
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Berlin
Lou Reed
Yawn inducing
2
Apr 09 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
The music was fantastic, but the lead singer's voice was dreadful. If I could just listen to the band rock out, I'd give this a 4, but that singer made give up
2
Apr 10 2024
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
It's not as bland as I expected considering a lot of the other British albums I heard for the first time. I definitely did not expect an Alt Country/Folk experience lol. It was an enjoyable and decent listen while I was walking my dog.
3
Apr 11 2024
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Robbie sounds like an ex boy band member trying to hard too shake that old image
1
Apr 12 2024
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The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Tone deaf AF. Just the same drolling over and over with minimal music behind it. I finally gave up and moved on to something worth listening to.
1
Apr 13 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
That was bad, like terrible. I hit play... Skip... Skip... Skip... And stop... No thank you.
1
Apr 14 2024
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
I've only really listened to Peter's music from the 80s on, so this album was super interesting. It's not amazing, but a very solid album of an artist trying various sounds
3
Apr 15 2024
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Absolute classic. Nothing really needs to be said other than every one should definitely listen to this album at least once in their life.
5
Apr 16 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I enjoyed this album more than I expected to. Really good work here
4
Apr 17 2024
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
This was a really unique listening experience. I'm not sure there's a lot of chance for me to go back to it, but damn I'm glad I got to hear it. I love different musical experiences like this
4
Apr 18 2024
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xx
The xx
This album is just one long boring ass song. It felt like the song just never ended. Some singing, same music every track. Another album that just bewilders me with its presence on this list.
1
Apr 19 2024
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Outside of Sweet Emotions and Walk This Way, like most of Aerosmith's 70s stuff, I just feel like it is too hit or miss for me
3
Apr 20 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
Another album that proves this album was compiled by people with bland tastes... Good lord how can these UK acts be so bad all the time.
2
Apr 21 2024
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE! GARBAGE!
1
Apr 22 2024
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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Honestly not a great album for me. From the very first track I knew I wasn't going to be the right audience for this one. I was right
3
Apr 23 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
I've heard this album enough to know it was getting a 5 from me. THE GOAT
5
Apr 24 2024
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Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
Well this pick is a dud. It's not unlistenable, but it was testing that line for sure
2
Apr 25 2024
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Dare!
The Human League
"It's wild how this album is on the list. Outside of ""Don't You Want Me"", the rest of this album doesn't stand out at all. More proof the British bias of this list only continues to negate this list's claim of needing to hear these albums before you die. "
2
Apr 26 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
One of those albums I forget about, even though there are so many good tracks.
4
Apr 27 2024
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
West Coast G-Funk classic album. Some of these negative reviews really showing their bland unseasoned selfs.
5
Apr 28 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Any doubt as to this rating. Always a 5. It's miles Davis, the 🐐
5
Apr 29 2024
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Started off decent enough, than vocals started and it immediately went full cringe. Not the worst British album that didn't deserve a spot on this list, but still pretty bad.
2
Apr 30 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
More like a 3.5 for me. Granted I was never someone who listened to Radiohead. I heard the album back at release and didn't get the hype. I still don't in 2024. To be honest, I enjoyed In Rainbows more as I think it's a much more consistent quality of a listen.
3
May 01 2024
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
I was a bit nervous when I saw the pick, but once listening I realized how many songs I recognized from when I was a kid and I'd listen to the oldies station at night before bed. Some of these tracks had me surprised as these white boys got more soul than I expected
4
May 02 2024
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2112
Rush
The opening track is nothing more than 4 or 5 different songs. I guess the story meant to be told is the connecting parts, but the music wasn't much, especially when you have fade outs and back ins for the next part. Felt like an unnecessary 20+ minute song. The rest of the album was pretty subpar.
2
May 03 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
I just got their album Green as a pick a week ago, and considering this is what I get 2nd, what a yawn fest.
2
May 04 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Just a damn classic album. Been awhile since I listened to it and this was a great reason to give it another spin.
5
May 05 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Al Green is my favorite R&B singer. Got hooked on his music thanks to my mom as a kid. I was ecstatic to see this on the list, so I broke out my vinyl copy and turned up the volume. An absolute classic
5
May 06 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
This is probably the best REM album. From start to finish there isn't a bad song
5
May 07 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
Just skip the first 6 songs and start at Every Breath You Take. The last handful of songs are decent to excellent, but you gotta sit through some terrible (That mother song is TRASH) to subpar wastes of time before you get there.
2
May 08 2024
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Being There
Wilco
Going with a 2, because I can't give this a 2.5, and 3 would be too generous. This really is as average as it gets. The fact I know they have at least another album on this list is disappointing to say the least.
2
May 09 2024
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The White Room
The KLF
It's a fine electronic/eurodance album. Has some good songs and some blah ones. Nothing special
3
May 10 2024
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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
As a fan of Japanese City Pop, this had a lot of those vibes. Very chill time.
4
May 11 2024
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
This album is an absolute classic, and while I am rating it a 5... Kanye's music has become hard to listen to with his downward spiral out of control and becoming an insane dbag. I even sold off all my Kanye vinyls because I just couldn't keep it in my collection with the stuff he began saying. Hoping one day this dude gets the much needed therapy he needs.
5
May 12 2024
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
What is this garbage? This is what a bunch of pot heads idolize? LOL, guess I won't be trying weed anytime soon. JFC this is BAAAAAAAAAAD
1
May 13 2024
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Lou Reed is just bland, and the rest of the band doesnt do enough to make up for this.
2
May 14 2024
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This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Classic! Would have pulled out some vinyl of his if I wasn't so busy this morning.
5
May 15 2024
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
There are some truly good moments and songs, but times on this album that I really disliked... One of the songs had a woman start screeching... and I just hit skip. Like nails on a chalkboard.
3
May 16 2024
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
60s and 70s rock just really isn't my jam a lot of times, but I did like a few songs on this album. Still about a 3 to 3.5 out of 5 for me
3
May 17 2024
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Parklife
Blur
This is a classic album from my teens, but a few songs just did not hold up and made me hit skip. With their self titled album already on the list, this album was not needed here imo. I gave it a 4, but it's more like a 3.5
4
May 18 2024
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Nevermind
Nirvana
As soon as I hit play, the way it put me right back to my youth from the jump. Amazing album and absolute classic!
5
May 19 2024
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin is such a queen! I'm surprised I had never listened to this album all the way through. Glad this list remedied that
5
May 20 2024
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Chris
Christine and the Queens
When I saw this was a double album, I was like I really hope this is good since I knew nothing of the artist. Wow was I surprised. I came away absolutely loving this album. The vibes were great
5
May 21 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Really fun album. First song was instantly recognizeable considering how many tik tok videos I've seen using it. I never really listened to Kate Bush, so I didn't even know that was her song.
4
May 22 2024
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Their best album by far. As soon as I saw the pick, I hit play on my phone, turned on the bluetooth speaker, and just basked in its greatness!
5
May 23 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
I can't believe this is on this list, when I Am The Law is the only good song here. There's so much better in terms of metal around this time, and with better sounding frontmen. I was on a decent roll of good albums too.
2
May 24 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
I've always liked Van Halen, but not loved outside of some singles here and there. This album is a lot of fun, but doesn't change my mind on the like, not love part. Still worth listening to by rock fans.
4
May 25 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
I get why the British love this. Sounds like their rock. I find it underwhelming and bland. Been 30 minutes of the same vocals and backing to me
2
May 26 2024
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The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Great singer-songwriter folk music. Popped it on for the dog's walk this morning and it was the perfect soundtrack for a nice walk on the path through the woods.
4
May 27 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Never gotten the appeal of Bruce... This is better than that album The Rising though, as at least I could listen to this one. Still just not for me. Meh
2
May 28 2024
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Very first track, dude sounded like Bob Dylan... I stopped it and moved on... It's bad enough this list has 7 Dylan albums, don't need a knock-off Dylan too.
1
May 29 2024
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Ctrl
SZA
If I hadn't been so busy catching up on things after a long weekend, I would have pulled out my vinyl copy. Still a great revisit to such a fantastic album! Love that this made the list.
5
May 30 2024
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Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Didn't even waste my time with this tone deaf BS. Imagine 2 albums of this garbage on this list... Geez. Hope they don't show up again
1
May 31 2024
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
Scottish reggae with a really obvious fake Jamaican accent. How many legit Jamaican artists got left off the list for this trash
1
Jun 01 2024
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Good lord, what's with these white dudes and drawing out their syllables at the ends of lines in the lyrics. It's so stupidly annoying.
1
Jun 02 2024
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
More like a 3.5, but this was a pretty entertaining album
4
Jun 03 2024
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
Just amazing. Put this on right as I headed out to walk the dog, and what a great listen on a nice breezy 63 degree (F) morning!
5
Jun 04 2024
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
I almost stopped at track one with that terible modulated singing this album kicked off with. Thankfully that was the only time, but what a terrible beginning. In the end I found the album enjoyable. I'm giving it a 3 only because of that 1st track, otherwise I would have probably given this album a 4.
3
Jun 05 2024
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Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Touré
So great! perfect morning listening during the dog's walk, then a quick mowing of my backyard.
5
Jun 06 2024
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Future Days
Can
I guess in the 70s this was ahead of its time, but in 2024 its fine. Inoffensive and decent background music while I do other things
3
Jun 07 2024
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Butterfly
Mariah Carey
Good album, but not her best. Love Mariah's body of work, especially in the first half of her career, but I found it interesting they chose this one instead of Daydream or Music Box.
4
Jun 08 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
A couple songs I recognize. The album was a fine listen, but nothing I would ever return to. Just not my style of rock.
3
Jun 09 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
5 star classic gangsta rap album. Fire from start to finish.
5
Jun 10 2024
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
It was fine. Some songs landed with me, many didn't. Overall though it managed to be decently enjoyable, but not something I would actively go back to.
3
Jun 11 2024
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Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
I honestly think the vocals on some of the tracks took away from the great jazz music. The vocals aren't bad by any means, but some songs didn't need them.
4
Jun 12 2024
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
Track 1 hit, SKIP! Track 2, SKIP! Track 3, SKIP! Track 4 started and I just gave up and moved on. Unlistenable for me
1
Jun 13 2024
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Holy shit that was boring. Like I'd rather just have an album be downright bad, so I can just DNF it and move on... But that just drug on and on and never getting better.
2
Jun 14 2024
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It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I was so excited to this as my pick of the day. Any reason to listen to this album is a great one. 5 star classic
5
Jun 15 2024
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Garbage
Garbage
Garbage's debut album is one of my favorite albums of all time. From beginning to end, it is fantastic.
5
Jun 16 2024
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
After 6 or 7 songs I felt like I had enough of the album. Had no desire to put myself through 2 hours of this
2
Jun 17 2024
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
No thanks... ugh shitty country music. Yeah, I'm not sitting through 2 hours of country rock.
1
Jun 18 2024
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
Gonna admit I thought I wasn't going to like this and it was awesome. Janis had a bit of unexpected soul to her singing that made love this album.
5
Jun 19 2024
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Electric
The Cult
Didn't hate it, but it didn't really stand out. A couple songs were good enough to give this a 3
3
Jun 20 2024
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Microshift
Hookworms
Just yawn. Nothing stands out in this. It's wild that this is an actual selection, but given the British bias I should stop being surprised
2
Jun 21 2024
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Like Water For Chocolate
Common
Classic 5 star hip hop album. Been too long since I last listened and this remedied that
5
Jun 22 2024
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath seems to be one of the handful of groups from this era of rock I enjoy
4
Jun 23 2024
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Heavy Weather
Weather Report
It was fine, but not worth a spot as an album you must hear before you die. A decent background album while having breakfast this morning
3
Jun 24 2024
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Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
This dude sings so bad, it's like spoiled milk. Good lord, this is horrid to listen to.
1
Jun 25 2024
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
I don't get the appeal of Cohen at all. His voice, the lyrics, the music, just is dreadfully boring
1
Jun 26 2024
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
Not unlistenable, but not good
2
Jun 27 2024
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Always enjoy Talking Heads stuff I heard and watched via single, but had never listened to a whole album. This was very good
4
Jun 28 2024
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
I'm rating this a 1 only because I'm not allowed to give less. What is this absolutely trash of an album? This sounds like something you should avoid your entire life
1
Jun 29 2024
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
It's an album I can say I neither loved nor hated. I'd say its closer to a 2.5 for being way too long
3
Jun 30 2024
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Headquarters
The Monkees
This was alright. It was decent enough, but not sure how this belongs on a list like this.
3
Jul 01 2024
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Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Always enjoyed this album. I'm an odd one and like the sequel better, but I grew up during that time lol
4
Jul 02 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Nope, this is just terrible. One of the worst bands out there
1
Jul 03 2024
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Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
One of those albums I wish I could give a 2.5, but know that a 2 out of 5 is too mean. The album is fine, but its just not my style of music. I honestly thought on the first track I was going to enjoy it, but it never got there.
3
Jul 04 2024
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Really nice and peaceful album jams. One of those that matches nicely with the dog walk in the early morning
4
Jul 05 2024
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A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
Way too many of the albums on this list are overrated EU releases. While I didn't feel the need to just turn it off and move on, it came close. Bladn, unseasoned nonsense from the EU, which is becoming a regular occurrence
2
Jul 06 2024
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The Next Day
David Bowie
I think Bowie is fine, his music just doesn't seem to be my cup of tea. Due to how much everyone priases him I go in open-minded, but my 3 experiences at this point have fluctuated a lot in how I enjoyed them.
3
Jul 07 2024
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Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Really solild album for just relaxing. Made me want to lay on the couch with my dog and sip a cocktail while I read.
4
Jul 08 2024
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You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
"I didn't really enjoy ""Bug"", but I found this album to be a bit better. I can see why they were influential more on this album. "
3
Jul 09 2024
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Fragile
Yes
It's 70s Dad rock... it is what it is
3
Jul 10 2024
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
Classic blues album. Absolutely slaps
5
Jul 11 2024
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
I expected I was going to hate this when I hit play, and I absolutely loved it. Outside of one terrible vocal part, the entire album is fantastic
5
Jul 12 2024
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Tical
Method Man
The one thing I can say for this list, at least most of the rap albums chosen are bangers. I can tell they were not chosen by the same people who decided to include a lot of the underwhelming British slop
5
Jul 13 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
Talk about being shocked by an album. I didn't have any clue what I was getting into and I grooved for over 40 minutes. Pleasantly surprised by this one
4
Jul 14 2024
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
One of my favorite albums. Had to break out the vinyl for it!
5
Jul 15 2024
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Just sounds the same. Singer's voice becomes grating after too long
2
Jul 16 2024
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Another really good album by Stevie, and my only issue being some songs being religious. That just is not for me
4
Jul 17 2024
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Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
Honestly thought this was going to be more Brit bias trash, but it was a fun enough listen.
3
Jul 18 2024
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Shleep
Robert Wyatt
Is this a fucking joke? The music is terrible, the singing is absolutely dreadful! This is like a troll album pick. Fuck off with this nonsense. Who ever picked this as something to hear before you die, should never discuss music again. Need a 0 star rating for trash like this.
1
Jul 19 2024
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Suede
Suede
It's tolerable and had some enjoyable songs. Probably enjoy it even more after that garbage I was given yesterday by Robert Wyatt
3
Jul 20 2024
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
A really great album that is like sultry disco.
4
Jul 21 2024
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Kenya
Machito
Afro-Cuban goodness. damn near 70 years old and pure fire!
5
Jul 22 2024
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
As much as I love pop and R&B, Beyonce just isn't my jam. More of a Kelly Rowland type of guy
2
Jul 23 2024
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Live!
Fela Kuti
What a great soundtrack to my morning this was. An hour of funky grooves and just great energy and vibes. I saw someone call this elevator music on their review, so I'll just guess they think ketchup is too spicy. Bland palates are sad
5
Jul 24 2024
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Honestly right after I finished listening to the album and I couldn't remember a single thing about it other than distortion. It happened, and it was unremarkable
2
Jul 25 2024
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
It was a decent album overall. Nothing to write home about though.
3
Jul 26 2024
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Gold
Ryan Adams
More like Fools Gold... Bland uninspired country pop rock.
1
Jul 27 2024
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Kid A
Radiohead
After not like Radiohead much when I was younger, I've definitely come to appreciate their music a lot more thanks to this list. 3rd album I've gotten, and another fun one!
4
Jul 28 2024
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Let's all say it together.... Fuck Eric Clapton!
1
Jul 29 2024
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
The songs have great themes, but I could not stand the singer's voice.
2
Jul 30 2024
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Miles Davis is always fire. Can't go wrong with his albums, and this one is no different.
5
Jul 31 2024
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
I can hear Gang Of Four's influence on a lot of later groups I like... But for me that's all they sound like. Influence that later groups did better. Just bored me
3
Aug 01 2024
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Hearts And Bones
Paul Simon
Probably the weakest of the 3 Simon solo albums I've gotten so far. More proof there should have a been a limit of how many albums an artist is allowed on the list.
3
Aug 02 2024
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461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Once again, for those who may have missed it... Fuck Eric Clapton!
1
Aug 03 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Fantastic debut album. While MM LP is definitely his top, this was a great jump off.
5
Aug 04 2024
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Live At The Witch Trials
The Fall
That lead singer is terrible. He started trying to hold a note and I hit stop and moved on. More trash
1
Aug 05 2024
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
Was a lot of fun to listen to Bjork's band, which I honestly have not ever given much time to. It kicked off the Sunday morning of Otakon 2024 for me
4
Aug 06 2024
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
This is such a classic jazz album. A definite must listen for everyone.
5
Aug 07 2024
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GI
Germs
I know punk rock isn't about the singer's voice per se, but this dude's voice was absolute horrid. I don't know how I managed even two songs. At some point, the people who made this list have to be trolling us just as much as they are providing us with good music
1
Aug 08 2024
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
Wasn't particularly impressed or turned off by this album. It just kind of was. I'd prefer to give it a 2.5, but due to the rating system I'll have to go with a 3 since a 2 is a bit harsh
3
Aug 09 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Never been in to the classic rock/dad rock scene. This album was a fine middle of the road outing that didn't overstay its welcome since it clocks in around 34 minutes.
3
Aug 10 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
As with the previous album I got, can't say I'm a fan in a way I'd listen to this album over and over, but I always find the experience interesting
4
Aug 11 2024
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Female singer-songwriters are my jam, and this was very good. Nice morning listen while I'm dog sitting a chaos trio LOL
4
Aug 12 2024
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I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail
Buck Owens
Oh lawd no. That voice was an immediate pass... What are we even doing with this one. Ugh
1
Aug 13 2024
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
This is just boring sleep inducing music. Just lacking in personality. The UK really thinks they're musicians are way better than they actually are.
1
Aug 14 2024
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Like a knock off version of Sneaker Pimps - Becoming X... And a bad knock off at that
2
Aug 15 2024
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Debut
Björk
A damn classic. Still my favorite Bjork album to date. Perfection start to finish!
5
Aug 16 2024
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Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Just full and uninspired
2
Aug 17 2024
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Beatles are almost always a fun, solid listen. They aren't a favorite, but you can't go wrong with most of their discography
4
Aug 18 2024
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
While the album is a classic, there are so many bangers from 1994 it's hard to justify this one being on the list over some of the others.
4
Aug 19 2024
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Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
The album is an enjoyable listen, but why would I ever need to hear this album before I die? Another baffling choice for this list.
3
Aug 20 2024
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
Hahaha, fuck no. Garbage. Straight trash homie
1
Aug 21 2024
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
Not only is this one of the worst album covers I've ever seen, this is terrible country music... Can't even listen to this, it's hurting my head. No way this is an album you should have to hear before you die... this should be the album someone tortures you with before they take you out.
1
Aug 22 2024
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
I don't get this choice at all. I know I don't like the psych rock genre, but even so this feels simplistic and tame as hell.
2
Aug 23 2024
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
For such a popular band, this was such an underwhelming album. Just more white bias on this list.
2
Aug 24 2024
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
It's fine, a couple songs really stand out, but it's a pretty average listen overall.
3
Aug 25 2024
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Truth
Jeff Beck
Better than expected, but nothing I'd listen to again.
3
Aug 26 2024
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Funk classic with an iconic cover that inspired Redman's Dare Iz A Darkside cover.
5
Aug 27 2024
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25
Adele
I love ballads... but I feel like Adele is just a powerful voice without much personality behind it
2
Aug 28 2024
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Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Solid pop-punk album. I'm torn since we can't do half stars, cuz I think this is a solid 3.5, and don't think it deserves a 3 or a 4... but I'll go with 4 since I feel slightly better rounding up.
4
Aug 29 2024
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Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
The only reason this gets a 1.5 and not lower is because Natacha Atlas makes an appearance. I’m still giving it a 1 on this site site, because it doesn’t deserve to be rounded up. It’s pretty much cultural appropriation trying to mask itself as acceptable because it features actual artists from the cultures and regions it is taking from. Also the talking instead of singing by Jah Wobble is just incessantly dull.
1
Aug 30 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin is one of those classic rock groups I’ve always enjoyed. I think I listen to IV more than any other album of theirs, so it’s nice to see this one pop up that I probably haven’t listened to in 1 or 2 decades. Had it rocking while eating breakfast.
4
Aug 31 2024
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
Always hated Pink Floyd, ever since I was a teenager and people always tried to hype them up to me. While I'm still not a fan, I have to give this album a 3/5. It's overall decently enjoyable with some things that irked the shit out of me. I'm glad I gave it a fair chance decades later instead of just not listening and slamming it with a 1.
3
Sep 01 2024
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
What a pleasant surprise this album choice was this morning. Bob Marley is one of the goats, and this album was just the perfect soundtrack to my morning. While No Woman, No Cry is not the version that gets the most play, it is still fun to listen to the non-Live recording.
5
Sep 02 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Before today, I had no clue that Janis Joplin ever sang in a band. So that was a nice piece of information I learned. It’s also welcoming because I love her voice a lot, as it always felt filled with a surprising amount of soul, and it is a much needed addition when it comes to this style of rock. I doubt I would have enjoyed this album as much without her on it, but with her singing this album is an absolute joy to listen to.
4
Sep 03 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Pure fire! This album had me wanting to get up and groove right along with it. Infectious energy from Sam Cooke here, and I love how the crowd would get involved and sing along. This album deserves its spot on the 1001 Albums list!
5
Sep 04 2024
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Dummy
Portishead
I always enjoyed Portishead back in the 90s, but they were always a group that I’d forget about for years and then be reminded of, listen to them again, and then rinse and repeat. This is such a solid album, but it never sticks to me as something I constantly think about, but I never regret giving it another listen. I think it belongs on this list, but would probably fall short if I was putting together something similar.
4
Sep 05 2024
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Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
An album full of meaningful lyrics ruined by subpar synthpop and a singer who couldn’t be less bothered trying to actually sound interesting. Outside of the lyrics, the only other good thing about this album is it’s only about 22 minutes long, so you don’t have to suffer more than necessary.
2
Sep 06 2024
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
This album was just boring from start to finish. When I got their album Being There, I thought it was about as average as it gets. Unfortunately Yankee Hotel Foxtrot manages to be an even more boring venture in to their catalog. At this point I’m good with never hearing another Wilco album again.
2
Sep 07 2024
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London Calling
The Clash
To be honest I think this is just a fine and simple punk album. I can understand how in 1979 this was a banger since it was early on in the genre, but for my first listen in 2024 I just felt like this album was decent. I didn’t find anything super impressive about it, and at just over an hour long, it definitely overstayed its welcome.
3
Sep 08 2024
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90
808 State
A middling EDM effort from the 80’s. Just another example of how this 1001 albums list is more about pushing mediocre British musicians and their albums, than actually showcasing albums you must hear before you die. This album was so uninteresting that I tuned out about 2 songs in and nothing brought my attention back until I realized things went silent.
2
Sep 09 2024
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
I’ve already DNF’d two of Cohen’s albums on this list, so why not a 3rd. It’s way too monotone and boring. I don't get how there are already at least 3 of his albums on this list
2
Sep 10 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
I’ve heard a decent amount of Hugh’s stuff, but not this album. Even so, I knew this would be fire and there was no disappointment on that front. From start to finish this is an album full of jams to get you grooving. Funky jazz throughout and it was a great soundtrack to my Monday morning!
5
Sep 11 2024
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White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
White hot trash! First song was fine, then for some reason they started overusing feedback in their songs and it kept making me cringe like nails on a chalkboard. Then in another song, after a line is sung, some dude half ass repeats the word like a crappy hype man at a hip hop concert. I don’t understand how this even made the list.
1
Sep 12 2024
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
Classic album from Ice T. I love the versatility Ice T shows in this album. He does some pure gangsta rap, some true hip hop spitting, and even introduces the rock group Body Count he started. While there is a lot of talk of violence and misogyny, there is also a good amount of counter balance with talks of struggles of the black experience, current affairs at the time, and even abuse children suffer.
4
Sep 13 2024
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Sheet Music
10cc
I really wanted to like this album, because the group showed a lot of promise throughout the record. Unfortunately it feels like when they were asked what direction they wanted to take the album, they just said “YES”. The sound is all over the place, and not just track to track, which wouldn’t have been as big of an issue. The problem is that many of the songs are jumping around in style and with no flow to it, just jarring transitions. This just feels like wasted potential, and sadly not an album you must hear before you die.
2
Sep 14 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
I’ve always been a fan of Blondie since I was a kid due to an appearance on The Muppets. You used to be able to rent VHS tapes of Muppets, and after rewatching it numerous times, it has kept One Way or Another in my head for decades. It is such an eternal earworm. The rest of the album is an absolute banger as well with how its able to blend styles like pop, rock, and some of the songs hitting that pop-punk vibe. Just an absolute classic album.
5
Sep 15 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
This wasn’t terrible, but it was forgettable sadly. I think forgettable is worse than just being bad, because this is an album I’ll never talk about after this or probably ever think about again. I mean I just finished listening to it, and I couldn’t tell you much about it. I just let it play and zoned out like it was nothing more than mere background noise.
2
Sep 16 2024
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In The Wee Small Hours
Frank Sinatra
This was a great pick to show up on a Sunday morning. Sinatra’s crooning always fits two scenarios for me. I am either relaxing in the morning (like today) with coffee while cuddling up to the dog, or late at night with my feet up on the ottoman and a drink in hand, also cuddling the dog.
4
Sep 17 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
I think I’m going to have to go with a 3 out of 5 on this album rating. At times I was leaning higher, but honestly by the end of the album I was left yearning for something more. Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd do a pretty decent job with performing Brazilian style music, but its not great. You can tell they are doing more appreciation than appropriation when bringing the samba feel to this album, yet it never fully clicks, and is just left feeling not fully realized by the time the 30+ minutes end.
3
Sep 18 2024
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White Light
Gene Clark
Immediately set the tone with a Country twang folk song, and I knew I was in for a rough time. By track three I was pretty much checked out and really didn’t want to listen to any more of Gene Clark’s voice. It just continuously sounds the same, with no personality behind through out the album. Considering it only achieved success in the Netherlands, and bombed in the U.S, that should have been a good indication to leave it off this list.
1
Sep 19 2024
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
I truly do not like Lauryn Hill the person at all, but this album is a classic for a reason. I don’t think it’s a 5 out of 5, but it definitely deserves its props and a spot on the list because this album took over at the time of release. Lauryn has so much talent, and showcases her skills of both rapping and singing through the album. Sadly my opinion of Lauryn keeps from truly enjoying the album to its fullest.
4
Sep 20 2024
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Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
Another album that baffles me as to how it got an entry on this list. It’s not a horrible singer songwriter album, but it’s just not very interesting overall. I figured it would be up my alley, but it never really got going and just kind of sounded the same for the most part. As the album went on, it slowly morphed in to background music that couldn’t hold my attention
2
Sep 21 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
I know you’re not supposed to judge kinks, but I’m judging The Kinks. I felt like I was listening to a Beatles’ clone with more simplified lyrics. It almost sounded like an album made for a children’s book soundtrack at times, and I struggled to push that thought from my mind. Older rock just mostly continues to not be my jam, and this is just another example of it just not hitting for me.
2
Sep 22 2024
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Celebrity Skin
Hole
Can’t lie, but I was never much of a Courtney Love fan as a teen. That said, I’m glad this album came up and I got a chance to listen to it. Outside of Celebrity Skin, I hadn’t listened to the album itself prior to this morning. It’s a really good alt-rock album from the post-grunge era of the 90s, but isn’t great start to finish. While it kicks off really strong, it does suffer from some weaker tracks in the middle. It thankfully rebounds towards the end and leaves the listener satisfied.
4
Sep 23 2024
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
3 hours! This damn album is almost 3 hours long, and I respect my time more than that. After about 5 songs, I realized this was not for me. The singer’s voice does change up a bit from song to song, just did not click with me. That’s when I decided I am not sitting here for 3 hours listening to his droning on about love. Take that and shove it up your…
1
Sep 24 2024
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Boston
Boston
This was an absolute blast to listen to. I'm not a huge classic rock/dad rock fan, but this one definitely had me singing along. Felt like Bon Jovi before Bon Jovi. It's funny what a good singer will do to make a group more appealing to my ears. When the album finished, I was disappointed since I wanted more lol.
5
Sep 25 2024
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New Forms
Roni Size
Aaaaah, the UK Bias of this list strikes again. A Drum N Bass album that just overstays its welcome. The album starts off as a very solid DnB album, and I was kind of getting in to it, but it never really evolved further than what it did in track 1. This wouldn’t be a problem if the album wasn’t almost 80 minutes long. By the time the halfway point hits, I just wanted the album to end. I probably would have given it a higher score if it knew when to stop, but alas it doesn’t.
2
Sep 26 2024
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Going into this album and knowing it was going to be a solo piano album spanning over an hour long, I was a bit nervous. I am glad to report this album is a jam session in which you can really just sit back and enjoy. It's wild how he manages to turn the piano into an instrument that can just jam out at times. I will say the grunts and moans at times kept throwing me off, but the music was so good, I quickly just let it go and kept listening intently. Definitely deserves its spot
5
Sep 27 2024
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Bummed
Happy Mondays
Well I can tell you one thing, I was definitely bummed after listening to this album. Another Brit bias pick that is underwhelming and made my Thursday morning unhappy. I don’t even know what to say about this album. It was so middling, that it just kind of formed one long track. Nothing stood out, it just felt like an album that happened and I’ll never think of again.
2
Sep 28 2024
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Like a boring Western soundtrack. Every song just sounded like I left a Western movie or TV show from 60 to 70 years ago playing in the background. There’s an audience for this music, and most likely people who think Gangsta Rap is too violent and black.
2
Sep 29 2024
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Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
More Brit bias incoming! And to no one’s surprise, it sucks. From the singer's voice down to the fact the music fails to bring a retro sound to the ‘90s scene, it’s just an overall poor experience. I listened to most of the album, but one of the last 3 or 4 tracks was so downright annoying, I just hit stop. I couldn’t take the grating on my ears.
2
Sep 30 2024
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
Hey, it’s the Butthole Surfers. Always knew this group's name, but probably only heard their music a couple times growing up, and I don’t even remember those songs. Diving into this album was a mixed bag. The first half of the album was kind of meh, but the later half had some good tracks that at least ended things on more of a high note. Probably won’t seek out more of their stuff, but finally can say I at least know more than their name now.
3
Oct 01 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
I didn’t know what to expect going in to this one, and it’s not a bad album at all. A lot of sampling, hip hop beats and breaks, mixed with some electronica. It was a pretty cool vibe for the morning while having breakfast, and getting ready. It can get repetitive, which isn’t too annoying, except the album went on a little too long. By the time it got to around 45 minutes I felt like it could have easily been finished, but instead it keeps going for about another 15 minutes. That’s where I finally felt like I had heard enough.
3
Oct 02 2024
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Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
When I was looking into this group and album, and read the words “English space rock band”, was ready to hate this album. To be fair though, it was pretty good. Outside of the run time, and a 17 minute long track, it was enjoyable enough that I’m not mad I listened through this once. Still not sure it deserves to be on this list.
3
Oct 03 2024
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
Prodigy has always been a group I recognize as being very good at what they do, but damn I just can’t really get in to them. This album had fun moments, but overall I felt like it turned into more noise than music at times, and my brain this early in the morning was screaming out. Another artist I understand being on the list even if I wouldn’t put them on there.
3
Oct 04 2024
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I Against I
Bad Brains
When I read this is a punk band that began to touch on funk, soul, reggae, and heavy metal with this album, I got excited. Sadly it did not live up to that description. It was still mostly a punk album, and the touch felt more like they brushed against the other genres. It’s a good punk album, but disappointing for me when I expected more.
3
Oct 05 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Absolutely classic album from a goated group that is filled with tracks that are either funk or Motown. I was either jamming or grooving depending on which style was playing at the time. It’s also wild that their cover of “Heard It Through The Grapevine” is the weakest track on the album. Bravo to this making the list!
5
Oct 06 2024
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
This is a garbage album from a garbage human being. Boring ass country music that I hit stop on a handful of songs in because I started to rage at how annoying the music was.
1
Oct 07 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
I was in high school when Fiona Apple dropped “Criminal”, and I remember just being mesmerized by her voice and the music video. Yet I didn’t fully appreciate the entire Tidal album at the time. As I got older I really started loving the album, and today it is definitely up there as an all time favorite. Her voice just pulls you in and makes you pay attention. Absolutely great entry on the list.
5
Oct 08 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
I think this is a good Beatles album, but I don’t think it is consistent enough for me. The few times I’ve now listened to it, I find there to be songs I love, and songs I think are just okay. Honestly, a lot of albums of theirs are like this for me. This album was a turning point for them, and their influence over the industry. But I’m not here to rate just on only influence, I also have to rate the music. So for this one I’m giving it a 3.5, rounded up to a 4 on the challenge site.
4
Oct 09 2024
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Antichrist Superstar
Marilyn Manson
Honestly surprised to see Marilyn here. This album has some really great tracks (like the hit “Beautiful People”, but some of the songs are a bit too much noise for my ears. A couple times I did have to hit skip due to that noise. Overall I liked this album as a whole more than I expected, but I don’t think I’d put this as an album you must hear before you die.
3
Oct 10 2024
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Wild Gift
X
This was pretty generic pop punk. I was listening to the album today as I awaited power to return to the house, and it was pretty average. I couldn't tell you the difference between many songs except sometimes a man would sing, sometimes a woman, often both? I really just spaced out and couldn't be bothered to remember. I don't understand the inclusion of this at all.
2
Oct 11 2024
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
When this pick popped up, I let out an audible “HELL YEAH”. Immediately put the album on and took the dog out for a walk on this chilly morning. Marvin Gaye is one of those Top 3 crooners, and one I also always realize I don’t listen to enough. This album is perfect from start to finish, and its inclusion is warranted.
5
Oct 12 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
This album felt like I should be going to the theater to watch a stage play or musical, which would have made this so much better if I had. Yet listening to this on its own just relaxing and eating breakfast, I didn’t really enjoy it much. It wasn’t unlistenable thankfully, but still nothing I ever want to revisit again.
2
Oct 13 2024
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
This album was just bad. I skipped track 2, then tried to power through and by song 9 or 10 I gave up. It’s one of those where I’m just confused on how this got picked as an album you must hear before you die. Is the author so ignorant when it comes to music, he couldn’t find anything else? Just felt like I was listening to noise meant to annoy the hell out of me.
1
Oct 14 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
I was pretty sure I was in for another Brit Bias pick hate listen, and it’s not like the terrible album cover gave me anything to look forward to either. Surprisingly I found myself enjoying this a lot. There were 2 or 3 tracks that didn’t hit, but for the most part this was actually a fun listen. A good romp of Brit alt-rock, with some pop elements mixed in at times.
4
Oct 15 2024
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Odelay
Beck
I’ve always liked and enjoyed a lot of Beck’s more well known songs, and I liked Mellow Gold when it came out. Yet after that album I never really listened to any of his releases in full. So Odelay is my first one I’ve checked out from start to finish since Mellow Gold. I’ll be honest, this album started off great, but quickly descends into a bit of chaos in regards to direction. I’d be enjoying a song, and then I would find myself becoming downright annoyed by the next, or from some of the sound effects used. The excitement I had when this pick popped up is gone, and I’m left with disappointment. 2.5 / 5
3
Oct 16 2024
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Pump
Aerosmith
This was the first Aerosmith album I liked when I was a kid, and it still holds up today music wise. I enjoyed going down the memory lane trip, rocking out, and singing along. There are just so many catchy bangers on this album. The only reason this gets a 4 and not a 5, is because there are still some songs that are just okay. Also I can’t deny I didn’t think about the problematic side of Aerosmith, in particular Steven Tyler, while listening. That definitely brought the experience down a bit as well.
4
Oct 17 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Another one of those albums just based on the cover and description, I expected to not like. Much to my surprise it was actually pretty decent. Solid pop melodies and Elliot Smith’s voice was pretty good. I think the album kind of blended together a bit too much to rate it higher than a 3, but it was still enjoyable overall.
3
Oct 18 2024
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Close To The Edge
Yes
Easy response to this album. No! An 18 minute track to kick off the album was ugh. I’m sorry but these super long tracks artists like to do back then come off as nothing but pretentious. I gave this album until I was done with breakfast, and there were somehow still 3 songs left. I can’t with progressive rock, and most classic/dad rock as it is, so this was extra annoying.
2
Oct 19 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
I got so amped when this came up as the pick. I played my CD of this album so many times as a kid. So once I got home from an errand, I put it on full blast… Sorry neighbors. Album still rocks out and I was singing along as loudly as possible to many tracks. This album was peak Metallica for me personally, and nothing after was as good as this, or what they did prior.
5
Oct 20 2024
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Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Based on the group name, I felt duped when I heard a dude start singing lol. Besides that, I honestly thought this was a fun album for the most part. I think the first half of the album is by far superior to the second half. It’s got a good mix of some disco, pop, and rock. I wish the female co-lead singer had more presence than the guy, but it is what it is. A solid 3.5
4
Oct 21 2024
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Odessa
Bee Gees
So the description of this album on the challenge page states “the album was not particularly well-received, though now is regarded by many as the most significant of the group's Sixties albums.” And after 3 songs I hit stop and understand why it was not well-received. It’s just garbage. It sounded like they wanted to do a prog-rock epic album and utterly failed. I can imagine the only people enjoying this are those who love to say “You just don’t get it man” before they go into some over pretentious spiel about why the album is so important. I’m good if I never hearing another track from this.
1
Oct 22 2024
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Another Johnny Cash live at a prison pick, and I don’t get it. Again just too many distractions that take away from the music. After the 2nd speaker announcement, and then people interrupting him singing at the start of a song, I was just annoyed. Then he sang a song about shooting his dog for being A FUCKING DOG. Yeah I hit stop and moved on. Also considering a line on one of his songs was “I’ll shoot that bitch dead” (which by the way, does not bother me). Anyone praising Johnny Cash, but criticizing rap lyrics for violence. I can assure you it's not the lyrical content you object to. You’re just a racist.
2
Oct 23 2024
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La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
When I saw this pop up, I really didn’t know what it was. I saw the Spanish name of the album, then the description said a French group, and I was like wait what!?! It turned out to be a pretty good and interesting album. It’s basically electronic latin jazz, and it works well. I found myself really getting into the album and enjoying the ways they incorporated the different styles together. The only issue is the album is almost 1 ½ hours long, so when I got to the remix tracks I decided that was enough and ended it there. Still a really cool album worth checking out
4
Oct 24 2024
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Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
I originally wanted to say this is one of the worst 80’s Glam Rock albums I’ve ever heard, but I don’t even think it’s the worst. It’s just not really that Glam Rock as I expected. It felt like it lacked personality to me, and I just sat through the album like what am I even listening to. How does this make a list of albums you must hear before you die, yet other glam rock classics are missing? A baffling choice of inclusion with this one.
2
Oct 25 2024
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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
This album is while Ice Cube still raps mostly like he’s attacking the microphone. Most of the album is hard and fast in terms of his rapping, but 30+ years later it doesn’t stand up for me like it once did. I personally prefer Ice Cube’s stuff on The Predator and later albums once he found more of a settled down groove for his flow. Still this album is super important in Gangsta Rap and the west coast scene for the time.
4
Oct 26 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
In my youth I never actively listened to Depeche Mode, but I remember hearing them a lot on the radio or seeing them on MTV and it never clicking. So when I went into this album, I was sure I was going to be meh on it. Hearing this album now, not only do I recognize a bunch of the songs, I appreciate their music more. I came out of this album really enjoying it, and will definitely give it a relisten.
4
Oct 27 2024
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Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
While there were some tracks that I didn’t hate as much as others, a lot of this album annoyed me. I tried to give it a fair shake, but I struggled a lot. When they want to be closer to pure pop, I think the songs are pretty decent, but sometimes they just tossed noise in and I was like “WHY!?!?!”. With 4 songs left, I had enough and just moved on.
2
Oct 28 2024
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Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
This was a great pick today, as it introduced me to an artist that is right up my alley in music style. While the description of the album said it was an electronic duo, it came off more as a singer-songwriter album with Alison’s singing than it did electronic. I was completely hooked from start to finish and immediately went to seek out other albums to check out later. When I get stuck with bad albums as the daily picks, it’s ones like this that make me happy I do this challenge.
5
Oct 29 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
The last time I got PJ Harvey, it was her album Let England Shake, and I thought it was not enjoyable at all. I ended up bailing in the middle of the album, and giving it a 2 out of 5 on the challenge site. This album is much better and it reminded me that PJ Harvey has always been hit or miss for me. I’m glad this pick was on the list, because it was a bit of a redemption. There was only one song I wasn’t too keen on, but the rest of the album was really damn good. Probably some of her best work on this one.
4
Oct 30 2024
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
This was one of the most watered down Latin Music albums I’ve heard. While not 100% in Spanish, most of the album sounds like it was made to suit a white music critic’s palate. So it makes sense that the same Rolling Stone that left out Prince from the greatest guitarists of all time, think this is one of the Top 500 albums of all time. It’s not bad, but there is so much better Latin music out there to enjoy.
3
Oct 31 2024
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Now I Got Worry
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
This album starts off with annoying nonsensical screaming, and it doesn’t get any better. By track three I was so turned off by this utter garbage I hit stop and went to go listen to something else. No way should anyone have to listen to this before they die. Get this shit out of here.
1
Nov 01 2024
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The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
Imagine if Bob Dylan was English, and decided to do post punk music in the 90s… That’s what this travesty is. Monotone singing with no personality that sounds the same with drawn out syllables that just exist to annoy the shit out of me. It’s sad because the music behind the singing isn’t bad, but wasn’t enough to keep me from stopping 3 tracks in.
1
Nov 02 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Funky, groovy, and full of soul. I absolutely love this album for those three reasons. You get that mix of crooning love songs, and songs that will get you grooving. The Isley Brothers are such an iconic group, and no matter who the members are at the time, their music is timeless. A great album to have pop up after 2 travesties I had to suffer from.
5
Nov 03 2024
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
It’s well known I hate Bob Dylan and his awful way of singing. So this was a quick nope!
1
Nov 04 2024
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
I can clearly state The Hives are not even close to being my new favorite band. Thank goodness that album was less than 30 minutes long, because I was close to just turning it off. It was just super uninteresting. Also why is a collection album on this list? That makes zero sense to me, because then any artist’s greatest hits collection could just be inserted instead of actual album releases. Nonsensical choice with this one
2
Nov 05 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I’ve already hated the two albums of this group I’ve gotten already, so not even going to try to act like the 3rd time is the charm. 3 fucking albums of this shit already on this list. 1001 albums and we need 3 of them? And this is 1 hour and 22 minutes…. Come the hell on already.
1
Nov 06 2024
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
This album was fine. Nothing for me to hate, but can't say I loved it. Never really listened to Neil Young by choice, as he’s never been my style. Some of this album was a bit too on the country side for me. The rock stuff was enjoyable for what it was. Again, not my cup of tea.
3
Nov 07 2024
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Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I don’t get it. Why does list love these monotone singers so much? It’s so bland and boring, and keeps me from finding any enjoyment out of it. It’s not as bad as Bob Dylan’s voice, but it was creeping close to it. Unfortunately it seems this isn’t the only album of theirs on the list, so I’ll have to struggle again.
2
Nov 08 2024
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Singlehandedly this absolute worst fucking album that has ever been on this damn 1001 albums list. The album wasn’t on any streaming platform, so I found an upload on YouTube of the full album. I legit thought it was a troll upload when the “singing” started. After checking the comments, it was the actual album, and I was like WTAF. Yeah, this is unlistenable shit.
1
Nov 09 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Never listened to Coldplay, so I was excited to check this out to hear the hype around the group I’ve always seen. But it's middling... Neither good or bad, just kind of inoffensive mainstream rock music.
3
Nov 10 2024
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Another baffling inclusion on this list, and it’s not even downright terrible. The music and John’s singing is fine. The issue is the lyrical content, as it’s just cheesy as fuck. The lyrics are what I would expect from Eurodance songs, not a pop folk album. Due to that this album felt like wasted potential.
2
Nov 11 2024
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Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
Cultural Appropriation The Album! That is all this is. Malcolm McLaren steals a bunch of music from various cultures, sings poorly, and yes, even raps poorly.
But he used artists from those cultures to help make this album you say??? I did a bit of research on this album to learn that even though he brought in artists from those cultures, he left out many of the black and brown musicians from the credits. He also didn't even understand how some of the genres work, including what a "bar" is in rapping.
As someone who actually listens to a lot of the various music styles and genres he tries to reproduce here, I’ve heard much better from actual genuine artists. Fuck this dude and this album.
1
Nov 12 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
One of the albums that truly belongs on this list, just based on the influence Little Richard had on so many artists that would come after him, whether Rock, R&B, etc. The album itself is energetic as hell and you can’t help but move your body along. The only cons I have with the album is it can get a bit samesy, and the production values just weren’t good enough back at the time this album was recorded. This leaves some songs coming off too high at times, which forced me to lower the volume due to how grating the audio would get. With the album clocking in at around 30 minutes, it does ensure the album doesn’t overstay its welcome with listeners. Rocking good time here!
5
Nov 13 2024
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
It’s obvious by my other Psych rock selections of this challenge, I generally don’t like that genre of rock. That being said, even for psych rock, this album is pretty bland and boring. Not even sure how they decided this needs to be one people must here, as the album comes off as a band who just was checking off boxes while making the album. It just sounds so manufactured that it lacks any type of personality.
2
Nov 14 2024
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Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
So I’m not sure this album should be on this list, but I am really glad it is as I love discovering new music like this. While it’s some really enjoyable African folk music that became a nice soundtrack to my morning errands, at over an hour long it is a bit too repetitive for me to agree that this should have been included as an album to hear before you die.
4
Nov 15 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Another Metallica classic on this list. Out of their albums prior to the Black album, this is definitely my favorite among them. The album is only 8 tracks deep, yet spans almost an hour in length.There isn’t a bad song on this album, and even saying that, Orion is probably the best track of the eight in my opinion.
5
Nov 16 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
From the moment I saw the douchey cover art of the album, I had a feeling this wasn’t going to be for me. This album reminded me of the Coldplay album with the way it had too much of a clean mainstream feel with its production, mixed with them really trying to capture Radiohead vibes with the music. Album felt like it was going through the motions and never stood out. It’s not a bad album, just not good either.
2
Nov 17 2024
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
One of those albums I was expecting to loathe, but it was fine overall. There are some genuinely good songs here, and then some that are questionable. Some of the lyrics are downright just bad. One lyric is legit “And I never stepped on the cracks 'cause I thought I'd hurt my mother”, and I was like wtf is this garbage? Also some songs I feel like he enjoys his own voice way too much. Overall worth a listen, but I won’t return.
3
Nov 18 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Another jazz classic, and this one landed nicely on a Sunday to help kick off those chill Sunday vibes I needed. Really enjoyed the blending of some other music styles in to this album, yet still keeping that Mingus’ feel. I needed this as lately I’ve had a lot of middling albums and duds.
5
Nov 19 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I’m pretty sure I said this when I got their 2nd album, but Zeppelin is probably my favorite classic rock band. Something about their style just always clicks with me. This was 40 minutes of just fantastic music, and it makes me wish more classic rock acts clicked with me the way they do.
5
Nov 20 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Oh lord, I can’t stand U2 with every ounce of my being. Such pretentious nonsense I can’t even comprehend how they got so popular. Sadly there are another 3 or 4 albums of theirs on this list… sigh
1
Nov 21 2024
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evermore
Taylor Swift
This album and Folklore are my two favorite Swift albums. I loved the more chilled vibes we get from the songs spanning across Evermore. I saw this pop up this morning, and immediately hit play as I was walking out the door to walk the dog. To me it represents Taylor’s best work as an artist. It’s most deserving of her stuff to be on the list in my opinion.
5
Nov 22 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
After hearing Odelay all the way through for the first time recently, and not really enjoying it, I was a bit nervous. Thankfully this album was less irritating due to Beck not inundating the listener with annoying sound effects that was driving a neurodivergent person like me insane. I found myself enjoying this album much better, and really enjoying the more toned down, somber tone Beck was relaying through the music.
4
Nov 23 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
I’m sure I’ve heard Joni Mitchell before, but I don’t remember having done so. I found her album to be interesting as there were times I really enjoyed the songs, and sometimes I found them to be more average at best. Kind of like some would connect with me, and others just fell flat. I’m glad I finally got to check out her stuff, but can’t really agree it belongs on this list.
4
Nov 24 2024
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The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Based on the album cover and information provided by the challenge site and some reviews, I was expecting to loathe this album, but it’s not bad. The singing is fine and the music inoffensive. As an album being listened to during breakfast, it fit the mood. I wouldn’t go back and listen again, but it was cool checking out once.
3
Nov 25 2024
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Slipknot
Slipknot
Yeah I made it through track 4 before I said hell no. This era of metal to me was never my thing. It just grated on my nerves until I said “Fuck This!” and hit the stop button, and went to listen to some vinyl instead.
1
Nov 26 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
Another Beatles album on this list, and it is another enjoyable romp. Yellow SUbmarine has always been my favorite since elementary school music class. So this album is up their for me, but still about a 4 out of 5.
4
Nov 27 2024
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São Paulo Confessions
Suba
This was a very interesting record that could have been greater if not for the album length and over use of electronica in some songs. When this album is going heavy with the Brazilian/Latin music and influence, it is at its best. Unfortunately there are tracks that lean a bit too heavy on the electronica and kind of ruin the vibes at times. It is also just over an hour long, and I feel a couple tracks could have been trimmed back in length and had a bigger impact to the listener. More of a 3.5
4
Nov 28 2024
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This was so bland. Elvis Costello’s voice is dull as hell and only captured my attention for like a piece of a song. I got about halfway through and bailed, so excited to move on from this album. Then a friend was there to inform me there are 6 other albums by him on this list and I wanted to cry… Someone please force the author of these books to enforce a 2 or 3 album minimum per artist…. JFC…
2
Nov 29 2024
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
As someone who loves the 80’s music wise, the author and critics who put together this 1001 albums list sure pick the most generic sounding 80’s music out there. Simple Minds sound just like a bunch of other European 80’s groups with a male lead. Also this has to be one of the WORST album covers ever.
2
Nov 30 2024
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Raw Power
The Stooges
A perfectly fine punk/rock album that I didn’t hate or love. I’m glad the album wasn’t any longer than the 34 minute run time, otherwise I might have bailed. Wouldn’t listen to it again.
3
Dec 01 2024
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Who's Next
The Who
Another classic rock album that I sat through wondering what the appeal is overall. I think maybe 2 songs I really liked, and everything else was just fine.
3
Dec 02 2024
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Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
This album is pop at its silliest and it works well through most of the album. There are a couple dud tracks, but I’m not even mad because you can tell they just went all in on having fun, and I’m here for it. More of a 3.5 than a 4, but no half stars unfortunately
4
Dec 03 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
I have never listened to The Black Keys, at least knowingly, so I didn't know what to expect going in to this album. By the time a few tracks had gone by, I realized I was enjoying it a decent amount. It wasn't an album that wowed me, but I had a good time with it. A solid 3.5 / 5
4
Dec 04 2024
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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
For decades I’ve tried to understand the appeal of Pink Floyd, and still just don’t get it. I find their music to be middling at best, and boring at worst. This album kind of was jumping between those two spots the whole time. I was just happy it finally ended.
2
Dec 05 2024
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Elastica
Elastica
Didn't expect to see this album on the list. I loved it as a teen, but not one I thought would be showcased as a must listen before you die, nor do I think it deserves to be, even as much as I love it. I really enjoyed listening through the album again regardless, and it will always be an all time favorite from the 90s.
5
Dec 06 2024
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Survivor
Destiny's Child
I’m not the biggest Destiny’s Child fan, but I do love me some Kelly Rowland. This album is definitely a classic in their discography for fans, but also one that doesn’t transcend past the period it was released. A very pop heavy album with R&B/Hip Hop sprinkled in, it’s a fun romp but one that I fully understand why it was eventually removed from this list.
3
Dec 07 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
When I saw this pop up, I started singing "Money For Nothing" immediately lol. I forgot this also had "Walk Of Life". I am pretty sure I've never heard this whole album, and only what was on MTV or the radio as a kid. Overall this is a really good album, and one of the better English groups I've listened to from this list recently that wasn't named The Beatles.
4
Dec 08 2024
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Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
One of my all time favorite indie rock groups. The way they can shift between sub-genres of rock is great. Maps is the all time classic on this album, and a song I played way too many times in Rock Band. I love Karen O’s voice so much, and was just ecstatic to see this made the list!
5
Dec 09 2024
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GREY Area
Little Simz
British rappers tend to be hit or miss for me, and Little Simz definitely landed more on the hit side. I didn’t think this was good enough to be on the list, but I’m glad I was able to check this album out. Little Simz comes with a passion in her songs that I really appreciated.
4
Dec 10 2024
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The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
This album is a mix of the pop swing music and some soulful piano ballads. I do wish the album did a better job of mixing those track styles up, so it didn’t feel like a tale of two halves. The album gets you grooving, but soon relaxes it down and never comes back to the initial energy. I felt like this caused the album to start blending together at the end. Overall a great album.
4
Dec 11 2024
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
I remember when I bought this album at release, and played the living hell out of it. At my first job doing clean up at a bagel shop, I was allowed to listen to music and this was one of the albums on constant rotation. It still holds up, and its wild that this has less than a 3 average, but considering what some people give 5s, I’m not at all surprised they can’t handle hip hop well.
5