Feb 14 2024
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
A landmark album! Absolutely destroyed me when I first heard it as a teenager. I heve not revisited in some time and I’m suddenly hit with many familiar emotions.
4
Feb 15 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
3
Feb 16 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I have been an Outkast fan as long as I can remember. Somehow I’ve never listened to this entire album. While I’d probably put it towards my Least favorite kast album I still enjoyed it much more than my preconceived notion about it would have led me to believe. I prefer disc 1 as it was a little more Whst I want from an outlast album the second half challenged me to listen to Andre 3000 vision of sex in the future and I’m all the better for it as I listen from the comfort of 20 years in the future since it’s release. Overall a solid album that while I may not revisit as much as previous albums definitely worked a handful of new tracks into my outlast rotation and that is worth it
3
Feb 17 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Every thing about this album is perfect. The lyrics cover such a wide range of topics of the time (most still relevant today), Wonders vocals deliver every line with passion, tenderness or rage as needed. Musically speaking i believe this album to deliver peak performances couple that with the incredible tones captured in the mix it hits so perfectly. I will admit i have a long history with this album but it truly blew my mind the first time i heard it as much as it did on this most recent listen through.
5
Feb 18 2024
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Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Sonically very interesting album, I really love the overall vibe put forth from this. I think it conveys so much mood with tone
3
Feb 19 2024
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
A truly magical album. The harmonies, the poetic lyrics everything I love about this album and this group. Some songs are little pretentious in my option and some f the more humorous or novelty esque songs don’t land for me but hey you can’t be thst uptight all the time. Overall loved this album!
3
Feb 20 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
A fantastic album. Such a unique blend of music and vocal Melodie’s. I really love how much space each instrument is given in the different sections of the song, though cohesive at all times even when intended to be jarring. It’s joyous, ominous and wide open at any given moment.
4
Feb 21 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Intergalactic funk. Nuff sed.
3
Feb 22 2024
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Truly brilliant album. I love the rawness of the guitars, the depth of the lyrics I think this is an album everyone should hear.
4
Feb 23 2024
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
At first I did not think this album was going to be something I enjoyed but as I went along for the majestic ride I found the orchestral pop to be endearing. I especially enjoyed the closing track with its dissonant chords and near transcendent heights it reaches at its crescendo.
3
Feb 24 2024
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
3
Feb 25 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
A fun burst of energetic, guitar driven new wave era punk with a healthy dose of pop sensibility. I rather enjoyed the more frenetic songs and some tastefully executed guitar interplay.
3
Feb 26 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
While I loved the first half of this man career, including this album, at this point I refuse to give such a hateful human any more streams or support then I can help. That said I won’t review bomb this album I will rate appropriately as I move upon a time could enjoy this thoroughly.
3
Feb 27 2024
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
A pillar of an album that holds the weight of the world. Incredible songs from a mind in the infancy of its brilliance. Still a very young man with a sharp vision of the future and a sharper tongue. These songs can break your heart, awaken the revolutionary or just make you laugh at times. Anytime you can genuinely experience multiple emotions in such a short amount of time is worth taking note of and cling to that album with both hands and all your heart.
5
Feb 28 2024
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Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
I really enjoyed the lofi nature of this album. it had the spirit of a band that was starting to find its way to something great. I love the roughness of it, its jittery but sweet, ragged yet lovely. I will be exploring more of their catalog for sure
3
Feb 29 2024
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Reign In Blood
Slayer
I am not well versed in the genre of Thrash Metal but I do know that Slayer is a landmark band and this a landmark album. I went in thinking maybe a couple of songs would stand out but I was pleasantly surprised when I finished the album I was ready to start it again.
3
Mar 01 2024
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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
A wild album. Hard hitting lyrics, Cubes iconic flow, classic 90s production its everything you want it to be. There are some lyrics that do not stand the test of time and some that are just flat out awful but the moments that reach for something more than calling for violence against women transcend and make you feel the anger that he is expressing.
4
Mar 02 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
This was an unexpected hit for me. I only vaguely knew of this man prior but this album is POWERFUL!
3
Mar 04 2024
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Risque
CHIC
I did not get as into this album as I had hope. It definitely has groove and it certainly was not bad by any means. I just found it too disco for my personal taste
2
Mar 05 2024
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Wow. That’s all I can say.
4
Mar 06 2024
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Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
This album did not resonate with me wholly. While I did enjoy several tracks and could hear its influence on several modern albums I love I just didn’t enjoy it as much. But that’s ok I’m still glad to have heard it and honestly maybe another day upon revisit it will hit different!
2
Mar 07 2024
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Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
Psychedelic masterpiece!
5
Mar 08 2024
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
A few tracks were standouts here, the production and instrumentals were most enjoyable. The change in vocal range to falsetto catches me off hairs but in a good way.
3
Mar 09 2024
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
3
Mar 10 2024
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Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
A really mysterious record. Had never heard anything of it but it was a really unique experience. Fantastic musicianship and really interesting arrangements. Will definitely work into my rotation
4
Mar 12 2024
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The Band
The Band
One of my all time favorites. Every song is damn near perfect painting, the musicianship is of another world where acoustic and electric absorb each other into one perfect sonic landscape. Even the album cover speaks volumes and tells a story.
5
Mar 13 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
Really good folk/country album from a legend. Her voice is a a treasure and the lyrics beyond great, some songs werent as memorable as others for me but but the ones that stuck out were phenomenal.
3
Mar 14 2024
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São Paulo Confessions
Suba
Chill, ambient, beat driven album with world vibe. It is not something i would normally seek out but it certainly was a great album for a long morning drive.
3
Mar 15 2024
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Take Me Apart
Kelela
3
Mar 16 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Instant Classic. I was washed over with memories as soon as it started. The angular guitars defined indie releases for the early 2000s the near disco beats make rock music danceable, and the iconic voice all have held up well to the test of time. It will be back in the rotation for some time
4
Mar 17 2024
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Close To The Edge
Yes
4
Mar 18 2024
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You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
I only know Moz from what I’ve read and The Smiths, I’ve always dismissed him as an asshole but it turns out he is a talented asshole. this album really stunned me with its arrangements and heartfelt lyrics. His vocal delivery was quite breathtaking as well. This is why I do this list always discovering new things!
4
Mar 19 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
A masterpiece by every measure.
5
Mar 20 2024
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Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
Never had any interest in this album but once again after giving it a try it I was surprised by how much i enjoyed it. A really fun Pop album that has some really solid songs. Church of the Poison Mind really stood out for me here.
3
Mar 21 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
4
Mar 22 2024
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
What a beautiful album. the rhythms and melodies are of another time and place and you are instantly taken there. Theres beauty, sadness and humor. Songs of love and fleas. I truly loved this album and cant wait too explore more of her catalog.
4
Mar 23 2024
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Station To Station
David Bowie
4
Mar 26 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
Only knew bittersweet Symphony but the rest of this album was quite good and quite a bit not that...which is good. Loved his raspy vocals and almost psychedelic guitar moments. Overall a great listen from a band I previously knew nothing about
3
Mar 27 2024
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Blur
Blur
4
Mar 28 2024
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
4
Mar 29 2024
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Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
Gorgeous harmonies, classic country storytelling, songs for the sinner. Loved this one.
4
Mar 30 2024
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Who's Next
The Who
3
Apr 01 2024
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
TV On The Radio
This album is massive and intimate simultaneously. Its raw and gorgeous. Ethereal at times and in your face the next song. I love the doubled vocals, the fuzzed out bass lines and lets not forget the horns. the tracks that build into epics take you on heroic journeys that eventually launch you into the stratosphere. A landmark album of the early 2000s that has stood the test of time and continues to inspire artists today.
5
Apr 02 2024
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The White Album
Beatles
4
Apr 03 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
I have avoided the Police all my life. But this album may have opened my eyes to them a bit. Im not a huge fans of Stings vocals but they work here. The rhythm section is the real appeal to me but I will also admit I cannot resist Message in a Bottle, its a jam for sure.
3
Apr 05 2024
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Low-Life
New Order
the beats, the grooves, the lyrics everything is just a perfection here. At times its feels like you're dancing at the apocalypse, others in the throws of love or defeat. I especially love the tones captured. The vocals can be jarring but I think it adds the emotive expression of the song. Couldnt be happier to add this to the rotation
4
Apr 19 2024
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
A psychedelic journey through the mind of a master of sound. So much to love here, experimentation, broadening of sounds used in recording, face melting guitar solos, loose improvs, gorgeous lyrics to get lost in the scenery. I love this album!
5
Apr 20 2024
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Kid A
Radiohead
Such a fantastic album. So many standout tracks, morning bell a new favorite. The right drum machine patterns, wandering guitar interplay, thrumming bass lines to maintain some order. Of course incredible lyrics and iconic vocals over all of this create gorgeous chaos
4
Apr 23 2024
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Play
Moby
A thoroughly enjoyable album. Not strictly an electronic album with heavy samples and fantastic tracks built around said samples. South side is forever a banger but the nuanced tracks in between hits really help this album flow.
3
Apr 24 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
This album is a milestone! its Comical, Dark, Violent a person struggling with an insane amount attention and constant scrutiny but takes the time to examine his place in the spotlight and turn the tables on his accusers to say whats your role in the misdeeds of the world? Some things have aged poorly like the track "Kim" it was difficult to listen to such graphic telling of violence but that said his artistry is insane and its a compelling story if not down right terrifying. The hits are blockbusters and the rest are amazing I dont think theres a skip on this album.
4
Apr 25 2024
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Cross
Justice
Electronic music is not my favorite genre but this album rips! I’m in awe of the production, just some insanely dirty synths grinding out jams, beats that make go hard and make you dance driven by baselines so funky a prince himself would smirk.
3
Apr 27 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
4
Apr 30 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
5
May 06 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Jangle pop gem with storyteller lyricism. The stories are so vivid every track plays like a short story. Really solid musicianship as well, everything fits together so nicely. I especially liked the mix here, space for each instrument but never taking away from the vocals. I usually despise 80s production qualities but I really think there is great balance here. Overall i truly enjoyed this album and see myself revisiting!
4
May 09 2024
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Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black
Public Enemy
Hard hitting hip hop from a golden era of the genre. While I’m more familiar with their hits and first album this one was a fantastic album through and through. Creative beats and samples, lyrics that go hard and bring the message home. So much to love here.
4
May 10 2024
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The World is a Ghetto
War
3
May 11 2024
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
5
May 12 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Bombastic, heartfelt tales from the street poet laureate himself. As he matured his subject matter followed and he tackles the idea of aging, ones place in this world, all while constructing sing alongs of epic scale.
5
May 14 2024
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The Clash
The Clash
The clash, what more can be said.
4
May 15 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
beautiful, soulful album. Her voice is powerful, tender and urgent. The tracks themselves are well orchestrated and arranged in way that even at 6 minutes a track never gets stale. Really enjoyed this album!
3
May 16 2024
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Curious, exploratory, intense, serene. This album run a range of emotions. Beautifully done and playfully captured with audience sounds included. I really enjoyed this adventure
3
May 18 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
4
May 21 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
A masterpiece. Watching him break the mold of the rockstar he created and strip it down to the core is brilliant. The characters, the sonic dimension this created in, the angst, the love its all within this album. The band is playing its fiercest, while saxophone solos are scarce here they drive the point home when they come in. This album is almost like a movie in my opinion and plays out with all the intensity of a man running from himself into god knows where. The turmoil is reflected in the music, the longing in the lyrics, its perfect album.
5
May 22 2024
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Palo Congo
Sabu
highly interesting, rhythmically driven, album. I was not pumped about this one upon first glance but its quite good and will hold your attention. The percussion throughout uses such unique rhythms and backing vocals its a unique experience till the end.
3
May 23 2024
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My Generation
The Who
My Generation was a shotgun blast to my chest the first time I heard it, it is one of undeniably perfect songs of early rock n roll eras. I love the who’s early r n b influence and their approach to some classics stands apart from their contemporaries but I feel like this album does not represent them the best and some songs seem rather phoned in. Perhaps capturing more of their manic stage performance of these songs would have suited them better but hey I won’t argue with the resulting career.
3
May 24 2024
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
Solid 90s hip hop at its finest!
3
May 29 2024
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So
Peter Gabriel
3
May 31 2024
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Some absolute bangers here but also a lot of highlights of exactly what was wrong with music at the time.
2
Jun 02 2024
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S&M
Metallica
Not really my thing but I can appreciate the musicianship and I am a sucker for heavy bands playing with orchestra ( see Deep Purple for prime example). I enjoyed the album but it dragged on for me though I am not a huge metallica person. I liked it but it didnt hold my attention the whole way through.
3
Oct 18 2024
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Guero
Beck
4
Oct 19 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
4
Oct 20 2024
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
Incredible samples, unmatched flow, great verses from ghost face, storytelling matched by not many
3
Oct 21 2024
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
The greatest songwriter in his prime. Poetic, dark, entrancing. Intimate at times, grandiose at others you never feel far from what Cohen is trying to convey
4
Oct 22 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Oct 23 2024
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Blueprint for rock and roll to come. I disliked the usage of "bop bop" baking vocals but it was a product of its time.
3
Oct 24 2024
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
3
Oct 25 2024
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Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
4