Mar 03 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Chill, easy listening…a little dull
3
Mar 04 2024
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Fine back ground listening, but not many songs caught my attention
3
Mar 05 2024
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
I have always wished that I could enjoy the Pixies.
Unfortunately, I think I’m just too uptight.
There is the well known banger on this album: Where is my mind, which of course I love, but other then that I find the rest of the songs all a bit too shouty, piercing and fast.
3
Mar 06 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
This is my first ever proper PJ Harvey listen.
This album gave me a some good feelings.
It has swagger with some story telling.
Although nothing really caught me enough to make me want to listen again
3
Mar 07 2024
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
1 star rubbish/full
3 stars alright good back ground
5 stars it really caught me, a great experience
3
Mar 08 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
good stuff, easy listening, satisfying, catchy
1 star: dull rubbish
3 stars: alright, good as back ground, wouldn’t save it to my playlist
5 stars: it really caught me, a great experience, I will listen to again and again
4
Mar 09 2024
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
1 star: dull rubbish
3 stars: alright, good as back ground, wouldn’t save it to my playlist
5 stars: it really caught me, a great experience, I will listen to again and again
OMG! What an experience! I have always avoided EW&F (due to a preconceived notion that I don’t like funk), but This album has got some wonderful messages of self empowerment and love. Very special. While I might not save any of the tracks in my play list, I’m giving it a 5 for the positive vibes, All about Love actually gave me tears
5
Mar 10 2024
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Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
Not my thing, to much funk and no lyrics, but the ability of the musicians is undeniable
3
Mar 11 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
Graceland has always been one of my favourite albums
5
Mar 12 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
2
Mar 13 2024
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Immigrés
Youssou N'Dour
An alright listen, although didn’t really catch me
3
Mar 14 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
I tried, just could not get into it…
2
Mar 15 2024
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The Man Who
Travis
Painful. I tried. I just couldn’t.
1
Mar 16 2024
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
This album is awesome, it’s
atmospheric, instrumental, with beautiful singing and catchy lyrics.
But all the songs are a very similar: everything and nothing stood out
4
Mar 17 2024
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
So it turns out I’m an LL Cool J fan. Great music to commute to, if I was someone who listened to albums rather than just songs (off my own steam) I would definitely listen again. Smooth rapping, great beats
4
Mar 18 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
Reminds me of Joni’s Mitchell, not a terrible album, although I don’t think I’d listen again
3
Mar 19 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
It was a good listen, of course, although nothing really caught me. I probably wouldn’t put on again..
3
Mar 20 2024
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Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
I really enjoyed this album, maybe the electric stuff got a little too loud but when they go folksy, yum, I liked it so much I easily listened twice
5
Mar 21 2024
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
this is very good album.
I was initially put off from having heard the radio over playing some of the songs (Fast Car, revolution, lines,,) but actually every track is a banger, all very easy to listen to. Tracy deserves a 5
5
Mar 22 2024
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With The Beatles
Beatles
I’m a Beatles fan although I don’t think their original tracks on this album are the best while the covers are all great
4
Mar 23 2024
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
I’m not a fan, not bad playing or singing, some nice scores, but nothing to get your teeth into.
It’s more of a poetry album, which is not what I’m looking for.
2
Mar 24 2024
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Vespertine
Björk
Really good background music to sew to! Yet nothing memorable for me
3
Mar 25 2024
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The Libertines
The Libertines
I really enjoyed this album all the way through. My favourite from the list so far, so much so i listened thrice!
5
Mar 26 2024
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
I have always found Nick Drake easy to listen to…although the music doesn’t suit all moods, it is lovely
4.5
4
Mar 27 2024
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
If I liked this kind of music, it would probably be a decent version of it, listening was fairly easy, but it really is just not my thing
2
Mar 28 2024
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OK
Talvin Singh
This was OK, but didn’t quite match the high hopes I had after reading the description on Spotify. It was a bit flat, and in some parts a bit cheesy, but there was some nice instrumental parts
3
3
Mar 29 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
It’s a good album, Amy was awesome, easy to listen to.
not a 5 for me but a 4.5
4
Mar 30 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
It has taken me a couple of listens to be able to get through Marquee Moon.
Nearly all of the songs had very appealing musical scores (if that is the right phrasing) although nothing really caught me.
I think if i were to listen to this album regularly, it might grow on me…otherwise I just kept hearing the Talking Heads! I’m going to give them a 4 because they are better than a 3
4
Mar 31 2024
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
I had already heard a few of the songs on Nilsson Schmilsson and had always liked them, but would never have put them as the same artist (ex. Gotta get up/coconut)
I didn’t love every song, but I enjoyed it as a whole
5
Apr 01 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
I preferred this much more than Surfer Rose, it was an easy, good quality album
4
Apr 02 2024
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xx
The xx
Never heard of The xx, but wow, I enjoyed this album so much…from the start, so atmospheric and easy to listen to…
5
Apr 03 2024
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Queen II
Queen
This album was alright, nothing offensive, but nothing to really grip onto
3
Apr 04 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
A great album, but I’m going to be picky and give it a 4 because even though this is definitely my favourite era of jazz, I do prefer it with lyrics, it just wasn’t quite Louis Armstrong enough
4
Apr 05 2024
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Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
This was good, atmospheric, didn’t love every song but did pick a few favourites:wild at heart, CTOTCC and Breaking up slowly.
5
Apr 06 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Lust for life and Passenger are amazing songs.
The rest of the album was alright, but not memorable, I have no urge to repeat again
3
3
Apr 07 2024
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
It took me ages to listen to Tubular Bells, I kept getting put off by the Exorcist opening score..little did I know what a diverse and lovely range of music this album had. Very good.
4
Apr 08 2024
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Kenza
Khaled
Some lovely tracks and some absolutely awful tracks,
some to dance with and some to skip
3
Apr 09 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Just jazz. it took me a while to get round to this album… the musicians have great talent, its just not my taste, to much meandering. I wouldn’t listen again
3
Apr 10 2024
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
I really enjoyed this album, after never listening to the Beastie Boys before, I really like the instrumental parts, and just the lovely smooth chaotic mix. Although no tunes have stuck out to me, I don’t think that’s what music like this is for, it’s a package. I
5
Apr 11 2024
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Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
I enjoyed that, it got me out of a mood. I got a bit worried at the first song, that this album would be difficult, but the 2nd song was good, and from then on it was easy sailing, with a decent groove on the last tune… nothing that memorable but my morning commute went peacefully
4
Apr 12 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
This album is a jazz rap fusion, It took me a while to get into, I can respect the work as a complete piece of poetry, but found it quite irritating..
2
Apr 13 2024
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Smash
The Offspring
I enjoyed that, didn’t think I would.
I probably wont listen again (unless I suddenly become 20years younger and need to edit a skate stunt video)
It’s very good and bouncy American punk ska!
4
Apr 14 2024
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Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
It took me a couple of weeks to finish this album. Good music to work to, maybe a bit long..it’s ok…not sure what to say…it’s a 3.5 for me, but I’ll go 4 ‘cos they know how to work their instruments
4
Apr 15 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Great background: nothing memorable, nothing disturbed
3
Apr 16 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
I would consider Since I Left You to be a very good after party wind down album, (not my scene but if it was this is what I’d put on)
4
Apr 17 2024
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
This was mega chill, I would never have chosen it, I cannot remember any of the songs but it was an easy listen 4/10
4
Apr 18 2024
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Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
This album was alright, fairly easy to listen to, some good bits, but not really memorable, in some parts I found the singing a little bit difficult
3
Apr 19 2024
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Paris 1919
John Cale
easy listening, on the edge of surreal folk music.
Nothing caught me straight away, but with every song flick back (while I write this review) I grow fonder with a quick familiarity
4
Apr 20 2024
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
I would have liked some drugs for this album, it was chill and atmospheric . Lots of vibes, definitely would have been nice to listen to from a bean bag with a lava lamp rather then on the central line
I’d never heard anything from the band before but I did loose interest a bit during the middle and can’t really remember anything from it
4
Apr 21 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
F it, this is a 5, clearly brilliant music.
Wish I could go out dancing in the late 50’s to a Little Richard Concert, I bet it would be such a good night…
My reservations in giving a straight 5, is that as an album all the tracks are quite similar, with no room to chill out.
Does go well as a background for dough kneading (Especially rip it up)
5
Apr 22 2024
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
I listened to the whole thing and I thought it was awesome.
I was dubious about the length, but found it very easy, and weirdly familiar, basically a fusion of well known songs from the last 80 years through the genres of folk, pop, electro etc…I heard Jonny Cash, Pulp Fiction, Paul Simon, Bonzo Dog Doo Dar Band, Belle and Sebastian, Pet Shop Boys,…
So much more, I can’t even place.
A great piece of work, although the comedy did make me feel a bit trolled when ever I started feeling sentimental or enjoy the tunes
5
Apr 23 2024
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
Anyone one listening to Frank can appreciate the talent of Amy, although the song subjects are very much those of a teenager, and so weren’t as interesting as they might have been at an earlier time in my life.
My favourites were: Cherry, Amy and f me pumps…they were great.
4
Apr 24 2024
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Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
Nice, very 60’s…nothing stood out that much, I could listen again for sure…
4
Apr 25 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Ea-sy Listening !
4
Apr 26 2024
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Not my kind of music, but I can appreciate that it’s a good version of whatever that is
3
Apr 27 2024
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
The big 2 on here(wish and shine on) are some of the best songs ever, the rest are not that interesting
4
Apr 28 2024
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
Where did our love go and Tained Love are excellent excellent songs, the rest (disappointingly) was rather meh
2/5
2
Apr 29 2024
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
That was alright, didn’t concentrate very well, but no complaints
4
Apr 30 2024
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
This album was very difficult for the first 3 songs when it picked up and became tolerable.
i respect Bowie as an icon, but in regards to his music, apart from the one song : sound and vision (which is one of the most wonderful songs ever-not on this album) I have rarely enjoyed any of his music (oh of course don’t forget Starman!)
2
May 01 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
A really good album!
5
May 02 2024
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
I would listen again
4
May 03 2024
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Leftism
Leftfield
That was wonderful, such goood music! Makes me nostalgic for a scene I am to young to have ever been part of.
I would never have looked for or found this on my own (I’m more Buddy Holly or Prince Buster, and generally I need lyrics)
But give me a glow stick I want to go raving !
5
May 04 2024
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
I thought the first part of this album was very good, the 2nd half (after Monster which is an excellent tune) I didn’t vibe with so much.
4
May 05 2024
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
Ive always enjoyed The Kinks, but have only ever had greatest hits CDs.
I took this to be a concept album about the damage of war, and the abuse of the poor by those in authority.
The songs were balanced well, and the whole thing was fairly easy to listen to, although I think someone from an older generation would have more references to take more in-depth meanings behind the lyrics (then I).
4
May 06 2024
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Maxinquaye
Tricky
A lovely bit of TripHop on a sunny Sunday morning
4
May 07 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
Love this album, have done for years!
5
May 08 2024
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits was one of my favourite CD’s as a teenager.
I loved the older stuff, but thought the quality declined later.
So seeing the date, I was dubious when I put this on to play.
But this was good, I really enjoyed it, there was groove and blues. I will definitely listen again
5
May 09 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
This album was fine, I listened once while getting ready in the morning, nothing really stuck out, nothing disappointed… it was just like the radio, fine…
4
May 10 2024
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Arise
Sepultura
This was alright, I got a few songs in, but really I know I have no ambition to listen to anymore…they are obviously very good at what they do, but I don’t think I will find the space and time where I can really listen to this album
3
May 12 2024
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
This was a good album, like an orchestral Pink Floyd.
Some parts were maybe a bit tough to listen to (akin to meandering jazz riffs, but with electric) King Crimson are definitely musicians, although are some lovey singing bit.
4
May 13 2024
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
This is an epic album, I don’t adore every song but it’s a great trippy listen all the way through. Im divided between 4 and 5 so I’ll go with the consensus and hit 5
5
May 14 2024
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Boston
Boston
Fine 90’s movie background montage music
3
May 15 2024
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
I was charmed by this. I enjoyed the lead singers voice. I could clearly hear the Velvet Underground Sound, it had groove and nostalgia, im eager to hear their other stuff. I am giving it a 5, because it’s worth more to me than a 4
5
May 16 2024
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
As difficult to listen to punk albums go, this was alright
3
May 17 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
My favourite kind of Janis. This was a good listen,
5
May 18 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
Carousels, psychedelics and a church organ.
5
May 19 2024
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
I really enjoyed this album.
A lot of the other reviews say the best songs are the first and last. I disagree, I preferred all the ones in the middle; gotta love a bit of twangy 60s blues cover-age !
5
May 21 2024
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Stankonia
OutKast
This was fun!
4
May 22 2024
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Protection
Massive Attack
This album doesn’t do it for me, although based on the overall sound I would be open to trying another one at some point
2
May 23 2024
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Gold
Ryan Adams
After reading the other reviews I was prepared for a difficult. But actually, I enjoyed this. I like the song writing, and I like Ryan’s voice and guitar playing
4
May 24 2024
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Chelsea Girl
Nico
Medieval chic. Nico’s had a bad rap in these reviews, but I quite like it. Maybe a bit moany, but I like the folky undertones
It’s a 3.5, but I’m going benefit of the doubt with a 4
4
May 25 2024
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Disintegration
The Cure
Not my thing, I’m a bit disappointed because I love their greatest hits collections,.. but that’s not The Cure’s problem
3
May 26 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
This is alright. Not offensive.
Although (apart from the classics over played on the radio) nothing really stands out…
3
May 27 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
This is some excellent South American, 60’s, psychedelic music!
A really cool album diverse and complete, I didn’t always vibe with every song, but when they were good, they were GOOD.
The language barrier didn’t matter as the instrumental and atmosphere were very strong. A clear 5
5
May 28 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Not my thing
2
May 29 2024
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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
I liked this, better the a Bowie album (so far!)
There is lots to it: nice instrumentals, decent lyrics, some good beats to dance to. A nicely complete album. I’m only giving it a 4 because non of the songs quite stuck out enough for me to save to a play list
4
May 30 2024
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LP1
FKA twigs
This was like listening to somebody sing out pages from their diary with ambient almost-dance computer music.
I was a bit disappointed as F‘Twigs has brought out a couple of songs on other albums that I like. But nothing caught me here.
2
May 31 2024
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1984
Van Halen
Not my thing. Had some good movie montage music, other than that not my thing
2
Jun 01 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
Fricken Awsome! I never knew. I love the Beastie Boys!!
5
Jun 02 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses have a very distinctive sound. This album was alright, definitely listenable with some good tracks, but just didn’t quite cut it for me. It’s a 3.5 from mes
3
Jun 03 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Really not my thing, but not so bad for metal (?!) I liked the carousel sounds, and I did save the song Charlotte as I thought that was very good
3
Jun 04 2024
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
Great, but not quite a 5
4
Jun 05 2024
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
This is alright. I didn’t think it was memorable until I listened the 2nd time, it was easy to vibe with, some lyrics are a bit cheesy-cringe but I like the harmonica. Nothing stood out to save, and I probably wouldn’t listen again
4
Jun 06 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
Because of Origin of Symmetry, I thought I wouldn’t like Muse, but actually this album was alright
4
Jun 07 2024
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...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
Mostly schlock, not Britney’s fault, there was some vibe here and there, but overall it was a difficult listen
2
Jun 08 2024
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Abbey Road
Beatles
I’ve known every word of Abbey Road for years anyway, but thought I should listen again, still brilliant, thank you to the Beatles
5
Jun 09 2024
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Had it as background, and tried a bit in headphones towards the end.
Really not memorable at all, but also tolerable with a couple of groovy riffs here and there
3
Jun 10 2024
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Kenya
Machito
I respect the talent, but that was hard work
3
Jun 11 2024
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
That was so good 😊
5
Jun 12 2024
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Remedy
Basement Jaxx
That was so good! I didn’t love every song, but the ones I did were so so groovy! Yea!
5
Jun 13 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Very good but too long!
4
Jun 14 2024
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White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Had it on as background, I always love that 60’s sound, but this sounded drunk. Nothing I’d probably repeat (or recommend)
3
Jun 15 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
This is good music!
4
Jun 16 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Awesome !
5
Jun 17 2024
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Yeezus
Kanye West
I thought it was good, obviously obscene, but there was definitely groove
4
Jun 18 2024
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Can’t ever fault Stevie. I didn’t love it all the way through, but the vibe was definitely top top
4
Jun 19 2024
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Sister
Sonic Youth
Not to my taste, just sounded like a load of noise, with a bit of cool
2
Jun 20 2024
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Step In The Arena
Gang Starr
Loved it, this 1001 album thing has turned me into a hip hop lover!
5
Jun 21 2024
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Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Really weird, but good
4
Jun 22 2024
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
The right album for concentrating on a creative project
4
Jun 23 2024
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Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
This is good, reminded me of walking through a festival…some lovely instruments used, some dub vibes. Didn’t pick out any songs in particular, but really enjoyed listening while doing a creative project
4
Jun 24 2024
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Sail Away
Randy Newman
Great artist, great voice, loved the pace
5
Jun 25 2024
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
I got mixed up, this is my rating for More songs about buildings (and vice versa)
Once again; talking heads have definitely got something, there lots of times I enjoy, but something just doesn’t quite cut it for me
3
Jun 27 2024
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Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
I was indifferent until reading the blurb, and then I thought oh cool
This was made in a home studio in the 70’s.
it’s got something,although I don’t think I’ll ever listen again
3
Jun 28 2024
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Hhmm, while listening my imagination thought this was a celebration of England, until I read the lyrics.
They are poetic, but the topic seems quite odd. It’s about war; caused by England? in England? In another comment someone said she did a lot of research for this album…….
Basically
I think I’m too ignorant to really get this.
I did enjoy the English folk like qualities of some of the tracks though
3
Jun 29 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
That was alright, not that memorable though
3
Jul 01 2024
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
Nice bit of ska, would be excellent live
4
Jul 02 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Never really been into the Talking Heads, although there was some groove to this album I would bother again
3
Jul 03 2024
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
Wild, satirical and silly, a full 60’s music experience. I liked go cry on somebody else’s shoulder and Trouble Every day.
A great listen, but a one off!
4
Jul 04 2024
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
Love gets sweeter is a wonder track, After All is good, and Maverick a Strike is alright, otherwise I thought it was a bit flat
3
Jul 05 2024
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Live At Leeds
The Who
That was a great album, all the classics, good quality for being live
5
Jul 06 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
Loved it all the way through
5
Jul 07 2024
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Like A Prayer
Madonna
Like a prayer is very good, cherish was alright. Otherwise very little else stood out to me
2
Jul 08 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Great musicians, but too much instrumental for easy listening…otherwise good songs, but would probably never listen again
3
Jul 09 2024
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Not as good as their greatest hits album
4
Jul 10 2024
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
Surprising I listened all the way through, it was easy enough background,.. although tuning in it really was not my thing. The singer did my head in, the covers were off beat.
1
Jul 11 2024
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Suede
Suede
Kind of good but boring
3
Jul 12 2024
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
That was good, not massively memorable but easy enough to listen to
4
Jul 14 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
I normally like a bit of country but this was a bit grateing. Covers didn’t even do it for me. Emmylou’s voice and the instrumentals were nice…but this just did not hit the mark for me 2.5
3
Jul 15 2024
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
This was a good album, a bit dreamy, a bit upbeat a bit psychedelic…I’m only giving it a 4 as nothing quite caught me enough to save, and I can’t remember any of the tracks
4
Jul 16 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Smooth grooves, but unnecessarily crude. Snoop was a teenager when this was made, and it shows. Otherwise, great talent
3
3
Jul 17 2024
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Low-Life
New Order
This was a good album but nothing memorable hence the 4
4
Jul 18 2024
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Done By The Forces Of Nature
Jungle Brothers
Really good!
Peaceful, intelligent, informative, cool and groovy.
Well done Jungle Brothers, I get why this is a Must Listen
5
Jul 19 2024
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The Infotainment Scan
The Fall
Shout out to Ed Blaney! (From L at Bez’s night Haci-Hendre north Wales 2011/12)
This is my first Fall album, I enjoyed it. Favourite track League Moon Monkey Mix. Would be a great band to see live.
4
Jul 20 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
After Karma Police, I was into it
3
Jul 21 2024
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Eli And The Thirteenth Confession
Laura Nyro
That was hard, her voice did my head in. Show tube shrill
1
Jul 22 2024
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En-Tact
The Shamen
That was alright, all the songs sounded very similar though!
3
Jul 23 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Not my usual genre, but bloody brilliant!
4
Jul 24 2024
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Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
That was so good, all the way through, I love Poly’s voice, very punk and yet lyrics easy to understand. Lots of energy! Love it
5
Jul 25 2024
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
Easy listening, nothing memorable
3
Jul 26 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Has some lovely classic tracks. A great sunny day album
4
Jul 27 2024
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Love it
5
Jul 28 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Not as bad as I had anticipated, I was in the right mood for the first couple of songs and then had to do a bit of skipping here and there.. but otherwise ok
3
Jul 31 2024
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Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
Loved it!
5
Aug 01 2024
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Infected
The The
The The definitely have something. I liked it
4
Aug 02 2024
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
That was just fine, but not memorable
4
Aug 03 2024
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
I like a bit of hip hop so I was excited for this, but just found it a bit difficult to listen to
2
Aug 04 2024
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Roxy Music
Roxy Music
Very listenable!
4
Aug 05 2024
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
This was interesting. From the get go I enjoyed it, although due to quality and recording it was difficult to take in and remember.
I saw on Wikipedia that this recording was only meant to be a demo, but was just released as is.
In a way I think this is a shame, I would have liked to have heard the album cleaned up, Although I appreciate this outcome has quite a personal feel, and connects the listener to what was going on with Skip at the time.
4
Aug 06 2024
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Rio
Duran Duran
That was alright I liked hungry like the wolf and the chauffeur the rest was background
3
Aug 07 2024
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
Beautiful! Reminds me some of the white album (with its mixes of electric, and acoustic).
This is Paul for the first time exploring his craft alone, one review compared this to a sketch book, and I agree but I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
5
Aug 08 2024
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Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
This is good music. Some songs went on a bit long, but otherwise Kilimanjaro was catchy, energetic, interesting and dramatic
4
Aug 09 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
Very cool!
5
Aug 10 2024
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Passed me by peacefully
3
Aug 11 2024
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Punishing Kiss
Ute Lemper
This was very hard work. Only saved marginally by Purple Avenue
1
Aug 13 2024
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Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Alright
3
Aug 14 2024
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
That was long but good
There was so much I couldn’t really take it in, but every song had groove and audible lyrics, an easy contribution to my full daily commute (to and from work) all the way up could hear Sid Barret, and Sid Barrett and other punk
4
Aug 15 2024
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Wonderful!
Long, but satisfying, I kept coming back to it throughout the day.
The song writing and the singer are a match made in heaven
5
Aug 16 2024
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
I liked it
4
Aug 17 2024
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Loved it!
5
Aug 18 2024
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Skylarking
XTC
Not my thing but not too terrible
3
Aug 19 2024
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Normally my favourite genre, this didn’t quite do it for me like I hoped it would. I did get to learn about Marcus Garvey though…
4
Aug 20 2024
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All Directions
The Temptations
Good stuff!
4
Aug 21 2024
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Basket of Light
Pentangle
Loved it
4
Aug 22 2024
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Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
Nostalgic
5
Aug 26 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
My first Black Sabbath album! Loved it!
5
Aug 28 2024
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Nothing really stood out, but it was easy enough otherwise
3
Aug 29 2024
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
I enjoyed that
4
Aug 30 2024
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Kimono My House
Sparks
Really good!
Not my favourite kind of music, but still a vibe
4
Aug 31 2024
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Heroes
David Bowie
Mostly difficult part from Heroes and Moss Garden…I wouldn’t listen again
2
Sep 01 2024
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Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
I listened to this album when I was a teenager, it was nice to revisit as an adult. I appreciated both the music and the poetry more this time around, afterglow’ is a great track, although there are other albums of theirs with better songs
4
Sep 03 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Awsome!
4
Sep 04 2024
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The La's
The La's
Really good!
4
Sep 05 2024
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Feast of Wire
Calexico
Good stuff!
4
Sep 06 2024
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
This is good as a whole l, I didn’t manage to pick any favourite tracks but there was lots of good moments
4
Sep 07 2024
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
I liked it
Starfish and Coffee is my favourite.
I enjoyed myself all the way through, although there was quite a bit of 80’s movie montage music
4
Sep 08 2024
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Document
R.E.M.
That was alright
3
Sep 11 2024
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GREY Area
Little Simz
Music, beats, her voice, production all 10 out of 10, but the lyrics were not interesting, with a lot of tired and well and truly tried themes
3
Sep 13 2024
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
That was so good, cool beats all the way through!
5
Sep 14 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
No complaints, a wonderful 60’s band, not quite a 5, but a close 4.5
I love Strange Brew and Sunshine of your love (already favourite songs) but nothing else stands out quite so much
4
Sep 16 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Fun!
3
Sep 18 2024
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
For an album I will never listen to again, I didn’t mind it too much, it was punk, but not harsh punk, easy enough background
3
Sep 19 2024
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Deserter's Songs
Mercury Rev
Just had it as background, nothing caught me to much, but it was alright
3
Sep 20 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Just had it as background while I read up about Elliot Smith (while on the train), poor guy, he obviously had and has a lot of fans…
The music was easy enough to listen to, but, like in the first review on this page, needs the right moment
3
Sep 22 2024
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
Definitely eclectic but I couldn’t quite find anything I really liked
3
Sep 25 2024
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
This was a nice album, I love that 60’s sound. None of the songs really stood out that much for me, apart from Groovin
4