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Fri Mar 22 2024
Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
I enjoyed this. Undoubtedly of its time - synth drums and the global music which Paul Simon and David Byrne embraced around the same time. But I had never heard it before (or don't remember it), and the songs made my commute pleasant 42+ years after they were recorded.
4
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Mon Mar 25 2024
Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
I appreciate this, but didnt love it. Maybe it was my environment - trying to work and listen simultaneously. Seems like it might benefit from multiple listenings. But there are 1000 other albums!
3
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Thu Mar 28 2024
The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
This album makes me so nostalgic. I spent so many late nights writing college papers listening to this on repeat. Soothing melodies and a beautiful, haunting voice.
4
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Fri Mar 29 2024
The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
too poppy and synth techno even more me.
2
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Mon Apr 01 2024
Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
I know Zappa was a genius with perfect pitch, amazing musical talent, and just super smart. But his music always makes me feel like I’m doing homework. I should be paying more attention, getting more of the references. I’m not having fun, I’m not enjoying it.
3
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Tue Apr 02 2024
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Delicious.
4
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Wed Apr 03 2024
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
As loud and boisterous as ever.
3
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Thu Apr 04 2024
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
I enjoyed this. Had heard of Billy Bragg, never really listened to him before. Good album (esp Disc 1). A minimal set of instruments, but the music and lyrics often move in unexpected ways. Good stuff.
3
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Fri Apr 05 2024
Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
I had high hopes starting out. But soon found it repetitive: drum, bass, jangly elec guitar. Yes, there are songs that are very different, but my overall takeaway is a lot of the same. Others have done it better or at least more entertainingly, esp the speak-singing (early Talking Heads, B-52s). And OMG: 43 songs!
2
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Fri Apr 12 2024
Tragic Songs of Life
The Louvin Brothers
I just can’t. Certainly an archetype of the time and and sound. But too twangy, too repetitive for me. One of the few albums I outright stopped listening to.
1
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Mon Apr 15 2024
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
I mostly enjoyed this.
4
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Wed Apr 17 2024
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Music that’s on its face difficult to listen to. Ok, mbv, you win. You are difficult. A few songs less difficult than others. But still, there are like a thousand other albums to listen to.
1
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Fri Apr 19 2024
OK
Talvin Singh
Ok.
3
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Tue Apr 23 2024
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
chill. enjoyed it on my commute. In 1984, I would have hated this music,
3
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Thu Apr 25 2024
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Love some Nick Cave. Lots of soulful lyrics. I would have enjoyed some variety in style and beats.
3
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Fri Apr 26 2024
Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
This was surprising and enjoyable. His voice kept reminding me of late Lou Reed.
4
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Tue Apr 30 2024
Country Life
Roxy Music
Classic.
4