Apr 23 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
3
Apr 24 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
How did I miss this in 2004? Not my thing usually, but Nick Cave sounds and feels like a mix between Frank Zappa, Funk, and Lounge Singer. The most fun I have had listening to an unheard album in a long time.
5
Apr 25 2024
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Started slowly, but really really grew on me. An amazing album in a lot of ways that I don’t quite know how to explain. There is no single. The album feels stronger as a whole rather than on the weight of its best singles.
5
Apr 26 2024
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
Clearly a tight, quality band. Still haven’t caught on them… even after 20 plus years.
3
Apr 28 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
3
Apr 29 2024
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2112
Rush
Amazing production value and timeless sound.
4
Apr 30 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
[previously heard] Solid album by the boys from Athens, GA. Not sure I would have included this in the 1001 albums as they have much better Albums in their catalog, but World Leader Pretend is probably the most worthy song from this album to revisit.
4
May 01 2024
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
I enjoyed this album immensely. I am not an expert on Jazz, Funk, etc., but It is impossible not respect the craftsmanship and craft on every musician involved on this album.
3
May 02 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
4
May 03 2024
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
4
May 04 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
4
May 05 2024
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
May 06 2024
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Play
Moby
3
May 07 2024
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Arrival
ABBA
3
May 08 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
3
May 09 2024
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
3
May 10 2024
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Heroes
David Bowie
3
May 11 2024
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Transformer
Lou Reed
4
May 12 2024
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For Your Pleasure
Roxy Music
2
May 13 2024
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Superfuzz Bigmuff
Mudhoney
3
May 14 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
4
May 15 2024
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
5
May 16 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
2
May 17 2024
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D
White Denim
5
May 18 2024
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Paranoid
Black Sabbath
3
May 19 2024
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3
May 20 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3
May 21 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
5
May 22 2024
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Call of the Valley
Shivkumar Sharma
1
May 23 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
2
May 24 2024
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
3
May 25 2024
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
1
May 26 2024
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
2
May 27 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
4
May 28 2024
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
3
May 29 2024
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
5
May 30 2024
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
5
May 31 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
5
Jun 01 2024
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Rio
Duran Duran
4
Jun 02 2024
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
2
Jun 03 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
4
Jun 04 2024
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Eagles
Eagles
3
Jun 05 2024
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Woodface
Crowded House
3
Jun 06 2024
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
2
Jun 07 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
3
Jun 08 2024
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Young Americans
David Bowie
3
Jun 09 2024
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The Last Of The True Believers
Nanci Griffith
2
Jun 10 2024
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More Specials
The Specials
3
Jun 11 2024
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
2
Jun 12 2024
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Ramones
Ramones
5
Jun 13 2024
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
4
Jun 14 2024
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New York Dolls
New York Dolls
3
Jun 15 2024
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
4
Jun 16 2024
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
4
Jun 17 2024
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Me Against The World
2Pac
3
Jun 18 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
5
Jun 19 2024
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
3
Jun 20 2024
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The Libertines
The Libertines
3
Jun 21 2024
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Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
2
Jun 22 2024
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
3
Jun 23 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
3
Jun 24 2024
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Let's Get Killed
David Holmes
2
Jun 25 2024
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Be
Common
2
Jun 26 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
2
Jun 27 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
4
Jun 28 2024
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Hot Shots II
The Beta Band
4
Jun 29 2024
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
3
Jun 30 2024
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The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
5
Jul 01 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
3
Jul 02 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
4
Jul 03 2024
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In Utero
Nirvana
4
Jul 04 2024
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
4
Jul 05 2024
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Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
4
Jul 06 2024
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
5
Jul 07 2024
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At Newport 1960
Muddy Waters
4
Jul 08 2024
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São Paulo Confessions
Suba
I rated this album lower because I am not a fan of the genre. As such, I lack the competency and the vocabulary to speak to its importance or greatness. The musicality is undeniable, but I struggled to maintain interest while listening. I also couldn't distinguish well between tracks. If this is your genre, I am confident you will enjoy it as it is pleasant enough, but I didn't get it. Perhaps I will revisit this album as I develop a greater ear for the electronic side of the musical house.
2
Jul 09 2024
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
I am guessing that this is an album that would really grow on you if you listened to it several times. After my first listen, my impression is that the lyrics must carry it. Musically, it is very basic and similar (to my untrained ear), but the sound is great, but I probably need to pay more attention to understand better why it is on the list.
3
Jul 10 2024
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Blur
Blur
I was really close to giving this album 4/5 stars, and I suppose that in its context, it does deserve better. In the end, however, I just felt like everything slightly underwhelmed. In other words, I was closer to asking why this album is on the list rather than getting the sense that it clearly belonging here. The sound is good, and the overall vibe is engaging, but I likely won't return to it. Hopefully, I am wrong, and it will just grow on me.
3
Jul 11 2024
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This album didn't resonate well with me. I had been on sort of an Elvis Costello and the Attractions streak having received three albums prior to this one. They were all better than I expected. This one, however, was a bit of a disappointment. My guess is that if you are a fan of EC&TA you will enjoy this album. If you're still trying to determine your level of fandom or appreciation, this one will take more time for you. I can only give it three stars.
3
Jul 12 2024
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Close To The Edge
Yes
This album is an experience. Musically, it is a playground of immense size and scope that I want to play in but lack the confidence and skill. There are moments and flourishes that are amazing, and moments that are beyond me. If you are patient, you’ll be rewarded for sure.
4
Jul 13 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
I have mixed feelings about this album. There is a lot to like, but I keep coming back to the idea that this seems like what an AI bot would create as an album. The vocalist has the right sound, there are musical elements that are catchy, the single is very memorable and actually sounds important, etc., but after listening to the album, I don't have a connection with the album at all. Could I spend time and listen to this album more and gain a greater appreciation for its significance? Sure. Will I? Probably not.
3
Jul 14 2024
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Wild Gift
X
This album was a pleasant surprise for me. I am pretty familiar with the 1980s, but I had missed this one. As such, I enjoyed it with keen interest. Really nice, tight, sound. And the punk-vibe was refreshing to hear.
3
Jul 15 2024
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The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
5
Jul 16 2024
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Abraxas
Santana
4
Jul 17 2024
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Despite claims that the album is dated (I believe it is), it was still enjoyable and a great effort. This isn’t my favorite genre, but it has multiple solid tracks! I won’t likely return to this a lot, but I am glad I listened
3
Jul 18 2024
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I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Richard Thompson
I really enjoyed listening to this album. I hadn’t heard it previously, and I was pleased and rewarded with almost every song. And when the song was a little more of a grind musically, the lyrics would sustain it. While it may not become a go to album for me, I am glad I was able to hear and enjoy it!
4
Jul 19 2024
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Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
I was very impressed with this album. While I haven't listened to a lot of Peter Gabriel prior to So, I was surprised by this album. It didn't sound like 1980. It is moody and assertive, and the percussion and bass drive it all. I will definitely put this in rotation!
4
Jul 20 2024
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Revolver
Beatles
The middle album of the Beatle greatest three album stretch of the fab four’s career. Note for note pitch perfect! There is a ton of debate between Sgt. Pepper and Revolver and which is greater, but why? This album is fantastic and that is all that matters!
5
Jul 21 2024
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The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
I tried to like this album. I had gone on and read some of the reviews before listening, and I really thought some of the negative reviews were too glib and too harsh. While the positive reviews seemed to consist mostly of fans and people familiar with the work, I was really leaning in their direction. After listening, however, all of the possible advancements and growth by the band didn't translate musically to me. There is certainly quality here, but more like a well made bookend rather than something to get excited about.
3
Jul 22 2024
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
4
Jul 23 2024
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
3
Jul 24 2024
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John Prine
John Prine
2
Jul 25 2024
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Lost Souls
Doves
3
Jul 26 2024
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
3
Jul 27 2024
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The Yes Album
Yes
4
Jul 28 2024
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
1
Jul 29 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
4
Jul 30 2024
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
The Beatles at their best pre Rubber Soul. These guys are perfection.
5
Jul 31 2024
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
4
Aug 01 2024
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E.V.O.L.
Sonic Youth
3
Aug 02 2024
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
4
Aug 03 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
5
Aug 04 2024
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
Raekwon
1
Aug 05 2024
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
4
Aug 06 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
4
Aug 07 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
3
Aug 08 2024
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Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
3
Aug 09 2024
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Suicide
Suicide
The left too many notes
1
Aug 10 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
4
Aug 11 2024
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1999
Prince
3
Aug 12 2024
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Rocks
Aerosmith
3
Aug 13 2024
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
5
Aug 14 2024
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4
Aug 15 2024
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When I Was Born For The 7th Time
Cornershop
3
Aug 16 2024
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Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
Pass.
1
Aug 17 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
5
Aug 18 2024
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Loved the album. Jams and covers actually made them come across as a more mature band. Great stuff!
5
Aug 20 2024
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
5
Aug 21 2024
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Sister
Sonic Youth
5
Aug 22 2024
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
5
Aug 23 2024
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The Bends
Radiohead
5
Aug 24 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
3
Aug 25 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
3
Aug 26 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
5
Aug 27 2024
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Boston
Boston
5
Aug 28 2024
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
4
Aug 30 2024
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
The greatness of this album isn’t at all audible. Tracked with everything around/about the band. Stars dropped when I pressed play!
2
Aug 31 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
4
Sep 01 2024
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Horses
Patti Smith
4
Sep 02 2024
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Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
3
Sep 03 2024
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
4
Sep 05 2024
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Pornography
The Cure
I was not tracking with everyone’s general take that this album was depressing until the last song. It tipped me over the edge, but on the whole, I would say dark and heavy more than depressing. I’d throw in impressive as well.
5
Sep 06 2024
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
This is a nice album for Elvis… moving from Hollywood back to his musical roots. It is just hard to picture this being released in 1969. It’s almost more retro than fresh.
4
Sep 07 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
4