Apr 25 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
4
Apr 26 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
I went in not expecting much but god damn this is a good album. Literally all bangers.
5
Apr 27 2024
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Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
Pretty good album although some of the songs are too edgy for my taste. Although this is a 4, it is close to being a 5 but just misses the mark. This is because there are a few songs I would skip on next hearing. Overall, great stuff and a great introduction to Linkin Park
4
Apr 27 2024
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
3
Apr 28 2024
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Eagles
Eagles
First two songs were its best and the rest was just good, nothing special. It was enjoyable, but I'm disappointed by the lack of eagles.
3
Apr 29 2024
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Moondance
Van Morrison
Moondance is one of my mom's favorite albums so I was excited to listen to it. The titular song is definitely the best in the album, but other songs like "Into the Mystic" and "Caravan" were great too. I also did not know "Crazy Love" originated in this album, which was cool. The rest of the album was a little more forgettable but due to the strong first half I'll give it a 4/5
4
Apr 30 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
Creepiest album cover of all time. Overall album was fine except for "Turn Blue" which was exceptionally awful.
2
May 01 2024
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British Steel
Judas Priest
It's kind of edgy but also some of the lyrics are pretty stupid. Guitar is pretty fire though. Although it's good, Black Sabbath is way better.
3
May 02 2024
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Next
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
I went into this album expecting to hate it after reading the reviews. After listening to the first few songs I realized I must have a problem. This album is so much better then I thought it was going to be! Music was good with the goofiest vocals on top of them. Although not incredible, it is an underrated gem.
4
May 03 2024
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Not my thing.
3
May 04 2024
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
I always love to find underrated gems and this is one of them. Although Stevie Wonder is incredibly popular, I've never heard of this album before. The opening song, "Smile Please", is a great chill start. The rest of the album doesn't slack either with songs like "Creepin'", "You Haven't Done Nothin'", "Bird of Beauty", and "Boogie on Reggae Woman". The ending track, "Please Don't Go" is a great finale that lets the album go out with a bang. From the vocals, to the instrumentals, and the harmonica solos in practically every song, this album is amazing.
Easy 5/5
5
May 05 2024
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
This album is difficult for me to rate. The instrumentals are all really good but the vocals are just not for me. I want to give it a 4 but no songs really stuck out to me as something I would listen to again.
Unfortunately, this is a 3/5 for me.
3
May 06 2024
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
This album intrigued me prior to listening as I've never listened to a Johnny Cash album. I immediately noticed that this album is mostly composed of covers as I saw my favorite song ever made, "In My Life". As I started too listen to the album I figured Johnny Cash's voice would annoy me, but it actually grew on me.
Listening to the first few songs, I really enjoyed the calm nature of the songs. I finally got to, "In My Life" and really liked it. I liked how they shaped the song to fit Cash's style including the change to George Martin's piano solo. This goes for the rest of album as all songs are adapted well.
Really solid, 4/5
4
May 07 2024
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Funk + Rock + Portuguese lyrics = A surprisingly great album!
4/5. Did not expect something like this to be on the list, but I'm glad it is.
4
May 08 2024
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
If The Beatles, "Baby's In Black" was a whole album. Everything is played and performed well, just is very slow. Overall, mid album.
3
May 09 2024
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Music For The Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
I'm just saying, there is an album that released a month after this that is better in every way which didn't make it on the list. WHERE IS WEEZER!!
This album was mid and the beat drops were not satisfying.
Got to give it a 2/5
2
May 10 2024
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Arular
M.I.A.
I cannot stand the beats in background. It feels like I'm listening to a bunch of electricity. If I wanted to listen to this album, I may as well go to the local science center and put my ear next to the electric ball. Vocals are not for me either. For me, this album has 0 redeeming qualities.
My first 1/5
1
May 11 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
It's been a while since I got a really good album. Although I've never heard of the album before, it pleasantly surprised me. The instruments and vocals make songs that are creative and come together nice. The drums are especially good. The only song that wasn't great was, "We Walk" but otherwise definitely a good album to hear.
Glad I got to listen to this album, 4/5
4
May 12 2024
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Great album, definitely an underrated classic.
4
May 13 2024
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
This album is basically the definition of rock. It's great and all the songs work. The only issue is that it is missing something. There's nothing that makes it stand out compared to other rock albums. Even with that, this is an essential album.
4
May 14 2024
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
This album is solid. First half is really good and although the second half is weaker, it still has some great tracks. Would recommend and would probably listen to again.
4
May 15 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
It's good but too 80s sounding.
3
May 16 2024
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
This album is a vibe. Songs are way too long though.
3
May 17 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
It's okay, but just not for me.
3
May 18 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
I don't know why I never listened to this album before, but thank god I have now. All the songs have amazing guitars and drum performances.
"Gimme Three Steps" is a groovy song that mixes its goofy premise seamlessly. "Free Bird" is the standout song from this album and it is iconic. That ending guitar solo is the perfect 4 minutes to end the album.
If you've never listened to this, you definitely should (5/5)
5
May 19 2024
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Really interesting album with experimental music. The highlights were "Tc and Honey bear", "Chicken Bones", and "Queen of Denmark". Wasn't sure if I'd like this album, but glad I did.
4
May 20 2024
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Gotta love that trumpet!
4
May 21 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Extremely creative and I like how the songs seem to flow together.
4
May 22 2024
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
Why are all the lyrics in this album so sus. Other than that, all the instruments are played really well and can't fault it.
Still a 3/5 for just how weird these lyrics are.
3
May 23 2024
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Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
It's alright but not for me.
3
May 24 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
30 albums in and I finally got an album I not only know, but love. This album is Stevie Wonder in his prime and you can tell.
The first two songs in the album are a little slow but are still enjoyable. These songs show that this album is going to be using synths more then the average Stevie Wonder album. It starts picking up with "Living in the City" which is a great song that highlights the inequality seen in cities like New York. "Golden lady" is a great follow up to the last song which is much more positive in contrast.
"Higher Ground" is the next song and maybe the most popular from the album. The backing of this song is iconic and everything about it shows how great this album is.
Although I usually don't like over preaching songs, "Jesus Children of America" is undeniably great. "All in Love is Fair" is an easy Stevie Wonder classic.
"Don't You Worry Bout' A Thing" is just perfection. The opening shows Stevie Wonder with just the most insane rizz. It then slowly builds into this amazing chorus showcasing Stevie's incredible voice. I love how it implements a new section near the end and mixes it with the chorus, just amazing. I listen to this song to de-stress as it just reminds me that everything in life is going to be alright. One of my favourite songs of all time.
"He's Misstra Know-it-All" is a great ender to the album having a great piano backing.
Overall if you like music in general, this album is essential for you to listen to.
TLDR: I thought it was good and you should listen to it.
5
May 25 2024
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The Yes Album
Yes
Great album with the best musicians. All instruments are played to perfection. Only issue is that the songs aren't as memorable for me.
4
May 26 2024
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I Am a Bird Now
Antony and the Johnsons
Very weird and not in a good way. Some of it is ok, but the rest is just not for me.
2
May 27 2024
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New Forms
Roni Size
The backing is great. Other than that it is pretty standard for now, but considering the time it could have been cool. Sadly, it doesn't compare to modern music of the same sort.
3
May 28 2024
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
I really liked today's album. Went in not expecting the best but the moment I heard the first song, I knew it was going to be good. All the songs are so lively and make you want to dance. Only issue is it is too long (I know it's the extended version on Spotify but the original is still an hour long).
Definitely worth a listen, 4/5
4
May 29 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
This album is David Bowie's last set of songs. I really wanted to like it, but unfortunately I didn't. The songs were just not for me with the exception of "Dollar Days" and "I Can't Give Everything Away" which I thought were pretty good.
The mix of really good and bad make this a 3/5 in my eyes.
3
May 30 2024
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Snivilisation
Orbital
The second song reminded me of a book I read as a kid called "I Wish that I had Duck Feet". This book traumatized me cause they threw the kid in a zoo at the end. Like why would they do that, he's a little boy, don't lock him in zoo jail!!
Also this album was fine.
3
May 31 2024
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
Album cover looks like four moist criticals pretending to be Queen. Good album though!
4
Jun 01 2024
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
James Brown is iconic so I was excited to get this album. The intro hyped me up so much as they announced the legend onto the stage. Then it starts to go and it doesn't stop until the last second of the last song. This album is so lively and makes you feel like you're there at the concert.
I didn't expect to give this a 5 because it was a live album, but it definitely deserves one.
5
Jun 02 2024
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
This album is punk in its purest form.
4
Jun 03 2024
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Although it is an important record for music history I just don't get it. It sounds like it was played at a baseball game and it was not for me. "Green Onions" the song was ok but nothing crazy. "Twist and Shout" was interesting as an instrumental but I much prefer The Beatles version.
Overall it was just fine.
3
Jun 04 2024
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
I really like how some of the songs are connected through the theme of a classroom. Overall, album is really solid. Every song is really well made and transitions well between each other. Only problem is it is a little long.
4
Jun 05 2024
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
I can see how this band inspired Lynyrd Skynyrd! The instruments are played really well and the solos rock. Issue is some of the songs are too long
4
Jun 06 2024
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Goodbye And Hello
Tim Buckley
I feel like I should like this album. It is very interesting as a lot is going on in each song. I can't stand the singing though. I want to give this a 3 so badly but I also can't stand listening to his voice do it's a 2.
2
Jun 07 2024
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Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Damn this is old. I've listened to older albums on here like "Birth of Cool" but this just feels so ancient. It's just her and the guitar which is an admirable feat but, it sucks. The guitar is fine but her singing is not for me at all.
The fact that nothing else is going on other than the guitar and vocals makes it a very skippable album.
1
Jun 08 2024
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Funeral
Arcade Fire
For me this album is nothing special. It's trying to be original, which I appreciate, but it still somehow sounds basic. I can't explain why but it is just very middle of the road.
3
Jun 09 2024
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
Just an album to chill to good music and comforting vocals.
4
Jun 10 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
This album defined the blues. It is really good but a little repetitive by the end.
4
Jun 11 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
This album is working on all levels. Every instrument is played to perfection and just sounds amazing. It is on the shorter side but makes up for it with some amazing music.
4
Jun 12 2024
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Central Reservation
Beth Orton
This is boring
2
Jun 13 2024
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
Conclusion is that this album has a better song called "Mother" than Synchronicity does.
3
Jun 14 2024
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
Not for me as I find it too outdated and cringey. Like when the hook of the last song is just the clock sound, you can see why this album is cheesy as all hell. Results in it feeling mid.
3
Jun 15 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
This album is pretty interesting as some of it is amazing while other parts are just ok. I think I'm more of a fan of Dr. Dre's style as his parts of songs tend to be much more interesting. The other songs sound a little primitive by today's standard. I do like the attitude of this album as you can tell they don't care what anyone thinks about them.
Overall I admire the album but it's just not a five for me as it isn't as consistent or good as albums like Illmatic.
4
Jun 16 2024
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Locust Abortion Technician
Butthole Surfers
I'm having nightmares tonight, THANKS!!! This album is literally just a shitpost.
1
Jun 17 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
I'm not a huge fan of country music. That probably explains why I don't like this album. I can understand why people think it's good, but personally I don't get it.
2
Jun 18 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Hey, isn't that the song from Better Call Saul but LIVE!!
Overall I thought the songs were good but would have preferred to not listen to it live as it has too many long unnecessary solos.
3
Jun 19 2024
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
A live album without any filler, that's crazy! Really good stuff and had some great songs. My favorite was, "Baby, I Love Your Way".
One of the best live albums 4/5.
4
Jun 20 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
If "The Rockefeller Skank" wasn't on here, it would be a 1. This album is practically unlistenable as it is annoying. That one song is good but that's it, everything else is god awful.
2
Jun 21 2024
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Parklife
Blur
This cover is all I needed to know that this was a 5 star album. Helped that the songs were also really good. Literally all of them are good and some are just amazing. My favorites are "Girls and Boys", "Parklife", "To the End", and "Badhead".
5
Jun 22 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Legendary album that defines what reggae is about. If you listen to any individual part of any of these songs, it will be perfect. Truly a 5 star album.
5
Jun 23 2024
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The Slider
T. Rex
First song is really great although the rest is just good.
4
Jun 24 2024
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
Other than the disturbing album cover this is a pretty okay record. Its main issue is that a lot of it sounds the same, allowing the songs to blend together in your memory. It's worth a listen but probably wouldn't go back to this one.
3
Jun 25 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
I didn't know music could sound this good. Each song introduces amazing hooks and endings that perfectly conclude the song.
This album blew my expectations away becoming an easy 5/5 for me.
5
Jun 26 2024
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
I've heard of Neil Young before but never listened one of his albums. This one is actually pretty great. The use of acoustic and electric guitar is nice and his vocals are great. For me, there are some duds keeping it away from a 5/5.
4
Jun 27 2024
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Unless you're trying to go to sleep, this album isn't worth it. That is with two exceptions which use electric guitar as that's just going to wake you up.
3/5
3
Jun 28 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
This is my second Neil Young album I've gotten and also happens to be his second album. Not as good as "After the Gold Rush" but still a great album. Some songs on it do go on a bit too long.
It's nothing crazy, but still a solid album.
4
Jun 29 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
The band behind this album is just amazing. In every song the instruments are played expertly. The issue for me is Springsteen's voice. Although I got used to it, his voice can be really hard to understand. Pretty good album though and makes sense as part of this list.
4
Jun 30 2024
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Wow! This is kind of bad. Listening to this album just feels underwhelming despite me having no expectations for it.
2
Jul 01 2024
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
I love the use of synths in this album. Really gives it a unique identity making it weird but interesting to listen to. Definitely need to take a closer listen to as there is so much going on. Another point to highlight was the introspective nature of the album having a lot of lyrics which I could relate to.
4
Jul 02 2024
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The Score
Fugees
Really great and creative album. Just like "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill", I like how the songs are interconnected. The blending of all these different genres also help this album have a unique and memorable personality. Definitely one I need to listen to regularly to really appreciate it due to all the detail. Some songs do miss the mark though so it isn't a 5/5 but still great.
4
Jul 03 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Most people's first Radiohead album is not this one but for me it is. I thought it was good but just didn't really do anything that crazy. I've never heard of this album before today and I get why. It uses synths a lot, which can be ok, but in this instance was annoying. I'm hoping the other Radiohead albums sound better than this one.
3
Jul 04 2024
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Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
All of the songs themselves are really good. They have a great beat and usually a great baseline. The issue is the messages in the song are told to you very point blank. Also the guy's voice sounds goofy. Still, a very deep album with an approachable beat.
4
Jul 05 2024
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Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
It's alright but nothing special. Sounds too 80's for me.
3
Jul 06 2024
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
While listening to this album, I can see the influence on The Beatles. The harmonies especially are reminiscent of an early Beatles album. The songs are pretty good but compared to rock and roll as we know it now, it is rather simplistic. Cool to hear Buddy Holly's music after listening to the song, "Buddy Holly" all the time.
3
Jul 07 2024
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
This album started so strong but then ended do badly. Between "I can't get over you" and "cuckoo", I was done. What the hell happened? It feels like they didn't even try for the end. Still, the beginning was good and had potential.
3
Jul 08 2024
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
I had no expectations for this album but it is now one of my favorite albums I've discovered though this project. Every song is a banger. I tend to not rate albums 5 stars as I leave it for perfect/close to perfect albums. This album is 100% perfect.
Favorite songs: "Gotta Get Up", "Down", "Without You", "Coconut"
5
Jul 09 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
The debut of the rap god! The personality of this album is great. Just like NWA, Eminem does not give a shit about saying PG lyrics. I mean one of the songs is about some guy getting rid of his ex-wife's body. It is truly unhinged and stands out among rap albums. The songs themselves are also really catchy despite being dark.
4
Jul 10 2024
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Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
It's almost like this album is boring or something. OH WAIT, IT IS ANOTHER BORING 70's ALBUM! This album is so uninteresting and has no identity of its own.
2
Jul 11 2024
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Shalimar
Rahul Dev Burman
Shalimar is an interesting album as it is actually the soundtrack for a movie of the same name. It makes me wonder why can't other movie soundtracks like "Star Wars A New Hope" or "The Lion King" be on this list. Anyway this sounds like granny music. Some of it is really good and interesting while as other parts straight up suck.
Weird album but balances to be a 2.
2
Jul 12 2024
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Vauxhall And I
Morrissey
I listened to Meat is Murder a while back and thought it was fine. Going into this album I was certain I wasn't going to like it but I was wrong. I ended up really enjoying it. A main problem is mine for Meat is Murder was Morrissey's singing but in this album it clicked for me. Not only that but the musicians were also really good.
All in all, I'm shocked that this album was as good as it was. A 4/5 for me. He does seem like an ass though.
4
Jul 13 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
I liked that this album used a mix of instruments led by piano. It added depth to a lot of the record. The songs were sung great and had lyrics with a ton of substance. There is some Latin influence in this album which also works great.
Favorite songs: Sleep To Dream, Criminal, The First Taste
4
Jul 14 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
I love this album so much. I started listening to Zeppelin around September of 2023 and started with this album. Now I listen to these songs on a daily basis and can't get enough. How the hell was this whole album recorded in 36 hours! Maybe it's because each member of the band are the best at what they do. Jimmy Page is an amazing guitarist and his solos are legendary. JPJ adds great basslines that always are amazing. Plant's vocals are perfect. For me the star is John Bonham with his top of the class drumming. This is showcased in "Dazed and Confused" where he is killing it. These are 4 of the best musicians of all time and this album is a showcase of their genius.
Favourite songs: Good Times Bad Times, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, Dazed and Confused, Communication Breakdown, I Can't Quit You Baby
Dazed and confused btw is one of my favourite songs of all time.
5
Jul 15 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I was excited to get this album as I already like Hey Ya and The Way You Move. This album is interesting as it is basically two in one so I'll review each one separately.
Speakerboxxx is the first album and it's great. This is the Big Boi side and it's style is more traditional Outkast. The balance of Big Boi's deep voice while rapping with the great backing and usually higher voice of the chorus work really well together. Every song is pretty good and all work together.
Favorite songs: Bowtie, The Way You Move, Church, Knowing, Flip Flop Rock
Now for Andre 3000's side, The Love Below. Immediately you notice the difference from the first half. Every song is different taking from a bunch of genres creating a cool eclectic listening experience. It especially works considering Speakerboxxx tends to not switch it up like this half does in terms of musical styles. I mean there's an instrumental version of My Favourite Things which is crazy. Lyrically it is also impressive showing the different views of love both positive and negative.
Favorite songs: Love Hater, Happy Valentine's Day, Prototype, She Lives In My Lap, Hey Ya, Roses, Dracula's Wedding, My Favorite Things, Take Off Your Cool
Overall these albums are amazing musically and lyrically. Combined it is a legendary listening experience which is easily a 5/5.
5
Jul 16 2024
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
This is one of the best albums ever made. So many of Stevie Wonder's hits are on this album alongside some of his most lyrically and musically complex and brilliant songs. So many lyrics of this album like the ones for Pastime Paradise are so amazing and make an important statement. I'd like to highlight the song "As" because it is my favorite from this album. The build-up is incredible and the theme of love is so well presented.
This is Stevie Wonder's magnum opus and peak album. It is one of the best albums of all time without a question.
Favorite songs: Sir Duke, I Wish, Knocks Me Off My Feet, Pastime Paradise, Summer Soft, Ordinary Pain, Isn't She Lovely, As, Another Star
5
Jul 17 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Just a dude complaining for an hour
3
Jul 18 2024
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Indifference is how I would describe this album.
3
Jul 19 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
I was so excited to get this as it is actually my favorite album by my favorite band. This is my pick for the best Beatles album as it just is so consistent and the vibes are amazing.
Drive My Car is a great intro but the album goes to the next level with Norwegian Wood. The use of the sitar adds an amazing sound giving this song a mystical aura. John, Paul, and George all have amazing outings showing them in the prime. Even Ringo's one song is pretty good (Sad Ringo 😢).
Out of all of these songs "In My Life" is my favorite. It is a beautiful retrospective of life that ends with focusing on the present and the person who gives your life meaning. It has a melancholic tone which gives it way more depth and a perfect representation of all of life. It's why this song is my favorite of all time.
Favorite songs: All of them
Rubber Soul is a personal album for me and whenever I feel down I put it on. Listening to it one more time, I appreciate it even more.
5
Jul 20 2024
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
It's hard to seperate the artist from art and this album is a great example. This is a great album made by a crazy person. It is extremely original with the first song being an incredible opener. Each successive song keeps the pace up and are all really great.
I can't rate it higher than a 4 though because I don't agree with many things Ye has said and done.
4
Jul 21 2024
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Electric
The Cult
Judging by the cover I didn't think I was going to like this as I thought it was going to be emo. Turns out it was a great hard rock album!
4
Jul 22 2024
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Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
I hadn't heard of this album and judging by the first song, I didn't think I would like it. Turns out all the other songs are incredible and it's just that first song I don't like. In fact, the rest of this album is so good! It all works together making an album which sounds unique and works together.
Favorite songs: Sidewalk Serfer Girl, It's Not The End Of The World, Shoot Doris Day, No Sympathy, Juxtaposed With U, Presidential Suite, Fragile Happiness
5
Jul 23 2024
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Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
The piano in all these songs are amazing but the songs themselves are nothing special. The ones I liked tended to be covers (although most of the songs are covers).
3
Jul 24 2024
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
That was boring
2
Jul 25 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
For me this album was forgettable. Nothing stood out as being interesting and the album sounded like things I've heard before. Not a bad album but a mediocre one.
3
Jul 26 2024
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
There's no album that sounds like this one. Each song flows together and connects together creating an entire narrative. The guitar on this is also really good. The issue is some songs individually aren't very strong. It also sounds pretty dated in areas.
Really good album but not all of it is for me.
4
Jul 27 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
The underrated champ! This is where the band transformed from amazing rock band to amazing at every genre. Half of this album is experimental rock songs and the other half is experimental folk. The combination is amazing and although I prefer the first half both are really well done.
The opening is iconic being Immigrant Song which is one of the bands most popular. For me the albums peak is at Since I've Been Loving You. It's perfect from it's infectious guitar rift to Bonham's legendary drumming and maybe Robert Plant's best vocal performance. The ending of the album is one of the most hated Zeppelin songs and I understand why. Personally it's fine and doesn't ruin the album but does leave a bad last impression.
Although it isn't everyone's cup of tea, this album is still amazing and a great stepping stone to get to Zeppelin's best album.
Favorite songs: Immigrant Song, Friends, Since I've Been Loving You, Out On The Tiles, Gallows Pole, Tangerine
5
Jul 28 2024
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Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
Although not for me, I do get the album. It sounds pretty good and she is a very talented singer. The issue is that this album is so long!
3
Jul 29 2024
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Station To Station
David Bowie
I've never heard of this Bowie album before but it's great. Despite only being 6 songs, all of them are expertly made and memorable. Maybe not the best of Bowie's catalogue but is nothing to ignore. Instrumentally it is extremely good and I really like it.
Great addition to this list and an album I need to listen to multiple more times to fully appreciate.
4
Jul 30 2024
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
I didn't know the guy who did the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 OST had solo albums!?
4
Jul 31 2024
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Tank Battles
Dagmar Krause
I'm nauseous after listening to that shmaltzy shit.
1
Aug 01 2024
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
It's alright and has some good moments but overall it isn't for me.
3
Aug 02 2024
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School's Out
Alice Cooper
While the songs on the album are great the guitar is the stand out. The solos are legendary and it sounds so good the whole way though.
Favorite songs: School's Out, Luney Tune, My Stars, Public Animal #9, Alma Mater.
4
Aug 03 2024
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Young Americans
David Bowie
A soul album from Bowie, that's crazy! On top of that who would have thought it would work this well. Most songs have a choir in the back and use much more brass instruments. All of the songs work pretty well together with the exception of "Across the Universe". It ignores the soul theme of the album and isn't as good as the rest of the songs. It also doesn't help that the original version is much better and one of my favorites from "Let It Be". This album is still great overall and it's nice to see this much variety in Bowie's catalogue.
Favorite songs: Young Americans, Fame, Who Can I Be Now?
4
Aug 04 2024
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Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
Please stop trying to rizz me up!
2
Aug 05 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
All the songs sound the same and they're all just mid.
3
Aug 06 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Just a great jazz album with really good organ
4
Aug 07 2024
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
This album sounds like the 80s. Don't love the random talking in the middle of songs.
3
Aug 08 2024
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Berlin
Lou Reed
Love the instrumental but some of the songs are just not my style. Pretty mixed bag
3
Aug 09 2024
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Bummed
Happy Mondays
The guitar and especially the bass in this album is great and definitely the highlight! Everything else is not quite as good but still quality. Definitely an 80s feel with this album and it works well. Enjoyed and would listen to again.
4
Aug 10 2024
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Fragile
Yes
I wanted to listen to this album for a while after getting the Yes Album and it didn't disappoint. Everything in Fragile is so good and even better than the previous album. It feels like they got it down with amazing guitar solos, great drums, and well crafted songs. I also like after most major songs they have instrumental interludes which add to the overall experience of listening to the album. Really just Yes at their peak!
Favorite songs: Roundabout, South Side of the Sky, Long Distance Runaround, Heart of the Sunrise, America
5
Aug 11 2024
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
This is just disturbing. At times it feels like it could be building to something good but it always gets pulled back to just sounding gross. Listening to this album feels like watching movies like The Dark Crystal or The Neverending Story as a kid. Your just creeped out and want it to end immediately.
1
Aug 12 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
Wow, this guy is really down bad! Some of the songs are pretty good but other ones are just a lot of whispering. Sometimes it's too serious and it's not great at that. A real mixed bag.
Favorite songs: Mis-Shapes, Underwear
3
Aug 13 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
The instrumental tracks for this album are really good but the rest is not for me. I don't like the robot voices that much and the lyrics were whatever. Sexy Boy was a song I really didn't like and felt like a dropoff from the strong opener. It was a good album to listen to and worth being on this list, but I wouldn't revisit it.
3
Aug 14 2024
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Picture Book
Simply Red
More like simply mid
3
Aug 15 2024
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
That flute goes crazy!
5
Aug 16 2024
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
Sinatra is easily one of the best singers in the world. The orchestra is also really good and enhances his singing. The album is pretty good overall but the songs do sound similar after a while.
4
Aug 17 2024
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Pretty good
4
Aug 18 2024
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Pretenders
Pretenders
I prefer when the other person sings Smelly Cat
2
Aug 19 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Very 80s and in this case it's not for me. I find it doesn't age very well. Some songs like Shout are annoying but, others like Everybody Rules The World are great. Worth a listen but not going back to often.
3
Aug 20 2024
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A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
The perfect early Beatles album. Has a ton of classics and some hidden gems too. The harmonies on this one are unmatched and the instrumental is improved from "With The Beatles" (although even that was good). This album is pretty significant for The Beatles because it is the first one to feature only songs written by them. The lyrics are an improvement from previous albums but don't compare to later ones. Still, it's an album I like to listen all the time. Also the cover is great!
Favorite songs: A Hard Day's Night, I Should Have Known Better, If I Fell, And I Love Her, Tell Me Why, Can't Buy Me Love, Any Time At All, You Can't Do That, I'll Be Back
5
Aug 21 2024
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
Instrumentals are excellent but I feel the singing is give or take. Songs are not so memorable for me but sound good in the moment.
4
Aug 22 2024
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Funkiest album ever made
4
Aug 23 2024
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Zombie
Fela Kuti
An incredible album with some of the best, most addictive instrumentals and lyrics that are so strong considering they are standing up to the Nigerian government. Definitely an album everyone needs to hear.
5
Aug 24 2024
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
The contrast from the first and second song is crazy. The first one is a 10 minute guitar solo where the guitarist is shredding while the second one is a pretty normal song. This through me for a loop especially because most of the album afterwards is normal funk. Then the last song is weird as hell (some guy farts on the microphone!). This album is both pretty decent and absolutely sucks so I'll just give it a 3 and stop thinking about.
3
Aug 25 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I'm not emo enough to truly appreciate this album but I can appreciate that guitar!
4
Aug 26 2024
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Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
The most middle of the road album yet
3
Aug 27 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
Some of the best guitar shredding I've ever heard. Their later songs may be cheesy and dated (specifically Jump) but this album still sounds amazing even now. Didn't think I was going to like it, but ended up loving it. Only issue is the album definitely peaked with its first half
4
Aug 28 2024
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The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
The first song was good but the rest was pretty mediocre. The Jungle Line was exceptionally bad though and is hard to listen to. Everything else is really boring with garbage lyrics (although the bad lyrics go for the first song too). I was optimistic going in, but it's definitely not worthy to be on this list.
2
Aug 29 2024
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Songs The Lord Taught Us
The Cramps
A little goofy but the instrumentals are pretty good. Basically if the monster mash was a whole album with better backing instrumentals.
3
Aug 30 2024
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Pump
Aerosmith
Maybe but Aerosmith's most popular albums but still one I really enjoyed. I'm not too familiar with the band and this left a great impression.
4
Aug 31 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
I get that this was really popular and all but it sounds old and a little boring now. Still sounds good but didn't do anything else for me.
3
Sep 01 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
THE GOATS!! Copeland's drumming style is so unique and he is the master of the hi-hat. Summers is a great guitar player who can steal the show or be an amazing addition to the background. Sting is a great singer who can also play the bass like nobody else. This album is their peak and perfects their punk and reggae style. If you've never listened to The Police it's a must.
Favorite songs: ALL OF THEM!!
5
Sep 02 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
It said that he died on Wikipedia but I swear I saw him officiating a wedding in Las Vegas yesterday!
3
Sep 03 2024
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Boston
Boston
It's very mediocre and I'M SICK OF HEARING MORE THAN A FEELING!
2
Sep 04 2024
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Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
Not feeling this one
2
Sep 05 2024
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Are You Experienced
Jimi Hendrix
I've always meant to listen to Jimi Hendrix but never got around to it. I now know that was a huge mistake because this album is so good! The drumming is incredible, the bass is great, but the guitar is out of this world. Truly an experience I need to go back to.
5
Sep 06 2024
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The Grand Tour
George Jones
For country music it's not too bad! That said it is still country music so it can't be higher than a 3
3