Apr 08 2024
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
4
Apr 09 2024
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
2
Apr 10 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
2
Apr 11 2024
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
A distant cousin to Nirvana with plenty of grunge, angst, and sound. Never quite soaring into melodies or singable lyrics/hooks, Corgan does have musical moments. The bells on “Disarm”,
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Apr 12 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
“Express Yourself” IS the most catchy, singable lyrical…and that kinda makes me miss the whole point of a rap album I know.
2
Apr 13 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
4
Apr 14 2024
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
This atmospheric bath of late 70s synth has ethereal moaning of an Eno/Bowie love child. I’m here for it.
4
Apr 15 2024
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
Hardcore punk that is atomic, lethal and throbbing and mid-80s (which feels late to the game), yet a nice balance to MTV confection.
4
Apr 16 2024
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
5
Apr 18 2024
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
5
Apr 19 2024
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Destroyer
KISS
3
Apr 20 2024
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The Clash
The Clash
Rock and punk fusion at its very best. Full of both angst and joy simultaneously…singable. Stands the test of time.
5
Apr 21 2024
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Brooding, soulful, and thoughtful. Very Apple…there are echoes of pandemic angst peppered throughout or perhaps that’s just retrospective insertion. She’s a specific mood, not one in I’m often.
4
Apr 22 2024
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Headquarters
The Monkees
4
Apr 23 2024
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
4
Apr 24 2024
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
4
Apr 25 2024
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
4
Apr 26 2024
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Garbage
Garbage
Alternative 90s noise without much Melody or distinction frôm the fray.
1
Apr 27 2024
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Parklife
Blur
3
Apr 28 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
This man. Legend and deservedly so. The piano, the melodies. The first two tracks are stellar, however, this albums remaining tracks aren’t quite in the same league as the first two.
3
Apr 29 2024
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Cowboy cuddles be still my heart. This hits that sweet spot nostalgia of a 50s version of Western that existed in the American imagination. Confection.
4
Apr 30 2024
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
4
May 01 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
The musicianship here is astounding. The influences from the blues. All of it. Magnetic.
5
May 02 2024
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Bummed
Happy Mondays
I didn’t know if the Madchester acid-infused confection of 80sness. It feels like it straddles the decades perfectly and has a catchiness mixed with edge.
3
May 03 2024
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3
May 04 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
4
May 05 2024
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
3
May 06 2024
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Strange Cargo III
William Orbit
This guy jams. No wonder Madonna and so many other artists tapped him. A real musician and a lot of groove. Some tracks get pretty esoteric; however, this is not out of his nature…his love of interpreting classics and more traditional music into an electronic realm. He certainly follows in the footsteps of electronic innovators like Wendy Carlos, Edgar Froese, Jean-Michel Jarre, Brian Eno, etc.
4
May 07 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Too much anger, dissonance and frankly, NOISE. I miss musicianship in music…especially during the 90s.
1
May 08 2024
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
Rock n roll meets punk meets music hall meets disco?! I’m here for it. Never heard of this bloke before; however, my life is all the richer, colorful, and whacky for it. The quirky lyrics, style, and irreverence are refreshing.
5
May 09 2024
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
Whiny and diary-driven stuff. Smiths songs are more palatable for me than this solo endeavor.
2
May 10 2024
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Rising Above Bedlam
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Groovy, ethnic fusion and rich musical sounds from an unexpected source!
4
May 11 2024
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
4
May 12 2024
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Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
4
May 13 2024
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
3
May 14 2024
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Feast of Wire
Calexico
Bluesy and Latin combination of sound. Rich in musicality starting out with 3/4 time AND accordion? Yes, please. Horns in the second! Diverse and not predictable, exactly what makes an intriguing listen.
4
May 15 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
4
May 16 2024
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Manassas
Stephen Stills
3
May 17 2024
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
This is a pleasant surprise of country Americana mashup. What sets it above bar are Emmylou Harris’ consistent and lilting harmonies throughout with Parsons voice. Too bad he didn’t have the opportunity to create more music, but this is a great offering.
4
May 18 2024
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
There is good reason this album is iconic. Every track rocks…yes, MJ is magnetic, but the craft of the production and sound is all Quincy. One of the best.
5
May 19 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
New romantic sound that slipped by me in the 80s. I like it.
3
May 20 2024
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Um. No. I don’t understand what I’m listening to…lounge music, non-music? It’s the most non-descript and generic of voices and no line, melody.
2
May 21 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Full and meaty sound…iconic opening track. A musical talent for sure and always intriguing on what sounds he’ll curate together. Unpredictable and I’m here for it.
5
May 22 2024
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Dare!
The Human League
Great early synth pop band and that final track is a bop and a half.
4
May 23 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
May 24 2024
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25
Adele
4
May 25 2024
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
3
May 26 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
3
May 27 2024
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Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
What?! Where did these Beatles-like bliss come from? The blend of orchestral, psychedelic rock and pop is George Martin adjacent for sure. A delightful surprise.
5
May 28 2024
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
4
May 29 2024
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Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
3
May 30 2024
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London Calling
The Clash
A lot of energy, a Lotta sound. Some of it jives, some of it goofy, some of it…just sound. The title track is a keeper.
5
May 31 2024
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Country Life
Roxy Music
Shimmering glam rock with elements of avant-garde, Bryan Ferry’s quivering vocals and undeniable energy dominate.
4
Jun 01 2024
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Back In Black
AC/DC
Bad ass rock n roll. Mic drop.
5
Jun 02 2024
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Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
4
Jun 03 2024
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3
Jun 04 2024
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
5
Jun 05 2024
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Not my kind of jam. A lot of noise and screaming, more melody and musicality, please.
1
Jun 06 2024
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Woodface
Crowded House
Uplifting and moving melodies. Their musicianship, harmonies, lyrics…this album deserved a lot more attention in the day.
4
Jun 07 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
4
Jun 08 2024
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
3
Jun 09 2024
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One World
John Martyn
4
Jun 10 2024
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
4
Jun 11 2024
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Tommy
The Who
Inventive, Groovy, and upsetting at points. I applaud Townsend for The bold ideas …
4
Jun 12 2024
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Smokers Delight
Nightmares On Wax
Électronica and jazz fusion with a smattering of techno, soul, funk…what a mashup and a pleasant aural surprise from the cover art!
4
Jun 13 2024
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
2
Jun 14 2024
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
4
Jun 15 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
3
Jun 16 2024
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
This is a joy, art, musical, inventive.
5
Jun 17 2024
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
3
Jun 18 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
5
Jun 19 2024
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Street Life
The Crusaders
Groovy to its very core. The soulful saxophone, vocal prowess of Randy Crawford’s vocals are a great pairing with the soulful, jazzy groove of the musicians. All the instrumental tracks are a fine display of musicianship.
4
Jun 20 2024
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
2
Jun 21 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
4
Jun 22 2024
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The Bends
Radiohead
4
Jun 23 2024
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Dry
PJ Harvey
1
Jun 24 2024
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
3
Jun 25 2024
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
4
Jun 26 2024
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So
Peter Gabriel
Iconic. Every track is a musical journey.
5
Jun 27 2024
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Whatever
Aimee Mann
Aimee is a soothing and serious artist with things to say and pleasing ways to say them.
3
Jun 28 2024
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
4
Jun 29 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
3
Jun 30 2024
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
5
Jul 01 2024
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Dance Mania
Tito Puente
4
Jul 02 2024
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Spiritualism and social justice wrapped into one with this generous, loving poet. A man of his time and music for the ages.
5
Jul 03 2024
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Bluegrass classic with impeccable musicianship. Rich voices, playful outtakes while recording intros, and mad skills instrumentalists. Kudos to the audio engineers…sound textured and authentic.
5
Jul 04 2024
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Shaft
Isaac Hayes
3
Jul 05 2024
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Surprisingly potent stuff (though the dental torture was a bit much in “Unfinished Sweet”). The musical, even orchestral production at times is where the real unexpected enters. Fascinating that it became #1 album in the US in 1973 (perhaps tapping into the cultural fears of the time?).
4
Jul 06 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
4
Jul 07 2024
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Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
2
Jul 08 2024
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Calenture
The Triffids
3
Jul 09 2024
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
3
Jul 10 2024
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
1
Jul 11 2024
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
4
Jul 12 2024
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Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
3
Jul 13 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
His Funky Highness crushed This. Purple crush.
5
Jul 14 2024
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Timeless
Goldie
2
Jul 16 2024
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Homework
Daft Punk
4
Jul 17 2024
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Protection
Massive Attack
Trance Music at a premium here…meditative and full of energy at once.
3
Jul 18 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
3
Jul 19 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Ethereal and transported one out of time and space, lush sonic landscape and mysterious.
5
Jul 20 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Jul 21 2024
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
3
Jul 22 2024
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The Specials
The Specials
Ska! These reggae infused songs lift the heart and spirit.
5
Jul 23 2024
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You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
2
Jul 24 2024
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
This is Rastafarian magic. Uplifting, meaningful, thoughtful.
5
Jul 25 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
5
Jul 26 2024
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Sister
Sonic Youth
3
Jul 27 2024
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Debut
Björk
Ethereal, unique, and incredibly creative.
5
Jul 28 2024
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The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
1
Jul 29 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
4
Jul 30 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
4
Jul 31 2024
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
Smooth, soulful, and just what the 90s needed!
5
Aug 01 2024
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5
Aug 02 2024
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Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
2
Aug 03 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
2
Aug 04 2024
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Repeater
Fugazi
2
Aug 05 2024
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
1
Aug 06 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
4
Aug 07 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
3
Aug 08 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
4
Aug 09 2024
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Blur
Blur
2
Aug 10 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
4
Aug 11 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
2
Aug 12 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
3
Aug 13 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
5
Aug 14 2024
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Rather generic 60s groove. No outstanding melodies or musical style here.
1
Aug 15 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Soulful and full of vim and vigor, especially Ms Joplin’s gritty and expressive vocals.
4
Aug 16 2024
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
4
Aug 17 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
4
Aug 18 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
3
Aug 19 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
4
Aug 20 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
1
Aug 21 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
3
Aug 22 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
3
Aug 23 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
4
Aug 24 2024
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
4
Aug 25 2024
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
3
Aug 26 2024
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
4
Aug 27 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
4
Aug 28 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
Flaccid Rolling Stones.
2
Aug 29 2024
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Remedy
Basement Jaxx
3
Aug 30 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
4
Aug 31 2024
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The Band
The Band
3
Sep 01 2024
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
2
Sep 02 2024
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Forever Changes
Love
3
Sep 03 2024
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
1
Sep 04 2024
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Imagine
John Lennon
This is balm to the soul.
3
Sep 05 2024
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Eternally Yours
The Saints
2
Sep 06 2024
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Close To You
Carpenters
3
Sep 07 2024
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Stardust
Willie Nelson
One of country’s greatest songwriters covering standards in his unique style. Magic.
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