Mar 07 2024
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Green Onions (the song) is a classic, but if you've heard that one you've essentially heard most of the others on this album as well since they follow the same tone/vibe. While I normally like instrumental albums to be a little more involved or flashy, I could definitely see this album spinning on a turn table on a relaxed summer evening while cooking some dinner.
3
Mar 08 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I tried, but I just can't get past the nails on chalkboard vocals. I just can't do it. I appreciate the punk instrumentals and what they did for the scene but I just can't stand this album.
1
Mar 11 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
to me this one feels like an early/undercooked radiohead album - not to say i didnt enjoy it, just that it wasn't really my jam. There are some standouts but also a lot of songs that just kind of float in one ear and out the other for me.
2
Mar 12 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
While Debbie Harry's vocals aren't really my favorite, this album is a 70's classic and my mom would kill me if I didn't like it. I think there's A LOT of good stuff in this album that most of the punk bands I know and love today owe to Blondie and their style.
3
Mar 13 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
GY!BE Icelandic version???? I can't understand the lyrics but the instrumentals and overall vibe is just spectacular in this one. Really enjoyed this.
4
Mar 14 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
While the lyrics are interesting and warm guitar tones aplenty, I don't really find myself fully drawn into Elliot Smith's voice. Would maybe see myself coming back to this one at some point, but probably rarely.
2.5
2
Mar 15 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
Absolute banger - Just as good as her hot ones interview. Would be a perfect 5 but I'm not a big fan of the first 2 songs. Either way, love this one
4
Mar 18 2024
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
Top of the line jazz album, such great vibes all around.
4
Mar 19 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Pretty good overall - kind of reminds me of a big blend of arctic monkeys, killers, and maybe two door cinema club a little? Either way, its solid and I could see myself coming back to this at some point as an entire album listen instead of just listening to Take Me Out.
3
Mar 20 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
It's OK Computer, I'm basically obligated to give it a 5.
5
Mar 21 2024
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
I'm still not super into noise rock, but I dig some songs on this one. It was pretty front loaded for me though as I didn't care much for the songs at the end. I could see myself maybe coming back to this one
2.5
2
Mar 22 2024
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Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
pretty indifferent on this one. its alright
2
Mar 25 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
I like steely dan, but pretzel logic is pretty middle of the road for me.
3
Mar 26 2024
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My Generation
The Who
Fun and classic rock at its best - I think Who's Next is still a lot better IMO
3
Mar 28 2024
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Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
yeah i won't be listening to this
1
Mar 29 2024
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Third
Soft Machine
middle of the road on this one 2.5
3
Apr 01 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
I am a R.E.M. hater - sue me
1
Apr 02 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
4
Sep 05 2024
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São Paulo Confessions
Suba
interesting and pretty out there for 1999. Definitely gives me some jam band vibes but in a weird jazz electronic sense
3
Sep 06 2024
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
its not bad, but im always confused as to how people really get into this. Seems pretty run of the mill oldies music to me.
2
Sep 09 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Yeah no
2
Sep 10 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
4
Sep 11 2024
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Snivilisation
Orbital
Hard to rate this one - there are some parts when its really captivating and interesting, and others where it seems to be a bit drawn out. An interesting listen nonetheless and I could see myself maybe coming back to this at some point
3
Sep 12 2024
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Aja
Steely Dan
Great Steely Dan record. This and Can't Buy A Thrill are easily my favorites.
4
Sep 13 2024
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
I don't know how to explain this other than a weird mix of coldplay and the killers maybe? Who knows. Either way, I really liked it. The album cover sucks though.
4
Sep 16 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Pls i beg you, stop giving me R.E.M. albums
1
Sep 17 2024
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In Utero
Nirvana
While In Utero is a huge milestone for grunge and rock music in general, I think I enjoy nevermind a bit more. The fuzz and song writing is a bit more polished. But I will say there are some absolute must listens on this one like Heart Shaped Box and Dumb just to name a few.
3
Sep 18 2024
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
Most prog rock is hit or miss with me these days - I can get into some of the jams on this album but a lot of it is pretty forgettable to me.
2
Sep 19 2024
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
while better than the sex pistols, i just can't stand john lyndon.
2
Sep 20 2024
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Maverick A Strike
Finley Quaye
Its alright. I can get into the grooves on this one but theres a decent amount of fluff on this one that goes in one ear and out the other.
2
Sep 23 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
It's alright, but its no Harvest Moon. Neil Young itches that bit of old school folkish vibe in my brain, but I do find his voice to be a bit grating after a while.
2
Sep 24 2024
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2112
Rush
A classic.
4
Sep 25 2024
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Sunshine Hit Me
The Bees
Very groovy and flowy melodies. I know the name has sunshine in it, but I could see myself really vibing with this on a rainy day in Spring/Summer.
3
Sep 26 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This album gives me 70's high school vibes or even like summer at the beach surfing. Elvis' voice is super forward and just has that perfect 'tang' to it that pulls you into each song, each crescendo - its great. I do think this album is a very specific listen where I'd need to be in the mood for it in order to really enjoy it, but it hit the spot today.
3
Sep 27 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
I may have been wrong about LCD Soundsystem in college after hearing "Dance Yourself Clean" - I did enjoy this album albeit slightly repetitive on some tracks. The grooves and unpolished vocals give it a nice indie feel.
3
Sep 30 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Old soul/funk is always a good time.
3
Oct 01 2024
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Old school hip hop has never really been my thing but I can appreciate this album from a history standpoint and how it really kicked off an entire huge genre of music.
2
Oct 02 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
I know it's not the popular opinion, but I do like Good Kid Maad city a tad more than Butterfly. While the song writing and lyrical genius is on full display in butterfly I just find some of the songs not as catchy or exciting as some of Kendricks other stuff. With that being said, this album is SO good and one of my favorite rap albums for sure. Gotta give it a 4 since Good Kid is still my top though
4
Oct 04 2024
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All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
I think had you asked me to rate this album when I was younger I would have given it a pretty good 4 star review - Slipknkot was relatively big news for my corner of the music world. But as I've gotten older and changed to other types of metal I come to realize its a little bland at times. There are still some diamonds on this album like psychosocial and snuff, but most of the other songs are pretty forgettable.
2
Oct 07 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Thank you, Kate Bush - very cool!
3
Oct 08 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Its alright but gets a little drab at points
2
Oct 09 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
3
Oct 10 2024
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LP1
FKA twigs
really interesting song production on these. I think the emotions on the entire album gets a little ambiguous to me at times, but I really like the overall style. Could definitely see myself revisiting this one!
3
Oct 17 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
I had actually never listened to an MGMT album in full before this and was not surprised in any way that this album would be a banger. Lots of great tracks and pretty much every song is so catchy.
4