Apr 26 2024
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Abbey Road
Beatles
As someone who isn’t a Beatles fan and hasn’t ever listened to more than the odd song in situ, this was a pleasant surprise. Very listenable and some good songs, more rock based than I had anticipated. Some very good drum work from Ringo! A good first Beatles experience!
3
Apr 27 2024
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Didn’t know what to expect here, so went in with a clear mind. Started off thinking it sounded like the kind of thing my Dad would probably listen to (maybe he does) but after a couple of songs I just knew it wasn’t my vibe, though he’s got a nice voice. Without You is a classic and it was nice realising that Coconut was the “put the lime in the coconut” song but I can’t say I’ll probably ever put this on again.
2
Apr 28 2024
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Lost Souls
Doves
Just on the right side of Indie for me, and instrumentally I really liked the vibe of this album. I actually thought the title track was one of the weaker ones, but I added Sea Song to my faves playlist almost instantly because of the tone of it. Yep, a good ‘un overall.
4
Apr 29 2024
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Not really my thing though it was okay for background listening whilst working. Most likely a one and done listen.
2
Apr 30 2024
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Not a massive fan but I like enough songs and was happy to sit through this. Was surprised how many songs had more of a similar vibe to Parachutes (a great album imo) so enjoyed this and would probably happily revisit it again.
4
May 01 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Very pleasant to listen to, I’m quite happy to listen to country music so I enjoyed this a reasonable amount!
3
May 02 2024
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Achtung Baby
U2
This was average for me. I feel like I like U2 songs selectively and this album sort of confirmed that. Some tracks I was nodding along to, then others I was just zoning out and waiting for it to end. Musically it’s good, maybe I’m just not as into Bono’s voice.
3
May 03 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
Found this pretty non-descript and quite boring. Some nice piano melodies but I can’t remember much else about it.
1
May 04 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
I had quite high hopes with this since S&G are quite iconic. I get the sense they might have better albums than this, but I thought there was some good songs on this one. Notable mentions to Old Friends, Fakin’ It and Punky’s Dilemma.
3
May 05 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Jeez this is a bit depressing!? Finding a lot of albums quite good musically but really not enjoying the vocals. This is one of them, I just can’t get into his vocals. Kinda just wanted it to be over if I’m honest!
2
May 06 2024
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Stankonia
OutKast
I feel bad rating this low cause I know genre wise it’s probably brilliant but it’s just not the sort of thing I enjoy listening to!
2
May 07 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Rush are another band that I feel like I hear mentioned a lot but I’ve never actually listened to them… until now. The vocals don’t bother me as much as some of the reviews I skimmed through, and I actually quite like their sound! Maybe it’s just this one off album but I enjoyed having this on. But I’ll wait for further Rush albums to emerge before making the call on actually actively listening to them
3
May 08 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
I mean it’s hard not to tap your feet to this sort of music! Reasonably enjoyable to have on in the background but I kinda lost the plot at Jenny, Jenny with the repetitive lyrics.
2
May 09 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Between this and OutKast, I’m just getting the confirmation that this genre isn’t for me! But I did enjoy this more than OutKast so that’s something!
2
May 10 2024
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
An easy listen! Not the biggest fan but I can happily listen to her and knew quite a lot of this album thanks to my girlfriend playing it. Really wish you could give half stars cause 4 seems too much but 3 seems to low. Oh well, 4 it is!
4
May 11 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Classic band, probably classic album if this is your kinda genre. It’s not really mine but I did enjoy it for the most part! Some of the most iconic riffs ever!
3
May 12 2024
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Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
This was a bit different to what I was expecting then to sound like but it was a pretty solid indie album! Another one I feel like my Dad would probably enjoy! Could really have done without the last 20 repetitive seconds of Bad Behaviour though.
3
May 13 2024
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Aja
Steely Dan
Steely Dan will always make me think of my Dad, which is nice. But I have to question his musical taste with this one. I think they probably have better albums than this? Musically it was okay but I just wasn’t really taken by it
2
May 14 2024
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
I know this guy is a legend but I’m really not getting what the deal is!? Definitely being more and more affirmed that this is not my genre of music. Maybe listening to it after Steely Dan didn’t help? Luna is a nice track though. Half stars would once again be welcome here
2
May 15 2024
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Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
This was a real treat in amongst the other picks I’d been getting. Loved the whole vibe of this album, would happily listen to it again. You’re The Best Thing is a top notch song.
4
May 16 2024
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Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
Rap albums will generally get a sigh from me. This one wasn’t as bad as the other couple I’ve had so far (21 albums in) and maybe this is considered a good album by those into this genre but it’s just not my thing
2
May 17 2024
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Bright Flight
Silver Jews
Not the best mood setter for a Monday morning when motivation is already fairly low. Musically it’s not too bad, and at times if I really tried, I could pretend it was a bit like a poor man’s Pearl Jam, but ultimately I was just struggling to get through it and was glad it was only a 10-track, 35 minute record.
2
May 18 2024
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
An enjoyable one - knowing who the heck the band are makes all the difference sometimes! Not always a fan of a live album but this one was one of the better ones I’ve listened to. Tapped my foot and nodded my head the whole way through
3
May 19 2024
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It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Always nice to get a more modern pick, and despite knowing some YYYs songs, I’ve never listened to an album so this was a nice treat. Female vocalists are always a big plus and I quite like this style of music too. Again I wish I could give half stars but based on how I’ve rated everything else, this can get 4
4
May 20 2024
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
The only knowledge I previously had about the Violent Femmes is that they were in Sabrina The Teenage Witch. I’ve now learned that they’re a pretty depressing sounding band, not really what I’m looking for to get me through the day.
2
May 21 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Curious to what makes everyone award 5 stars, as I’ve yet to give one yet and sadly Elton won’t be the debut recipient. He seems to have been given a fair few 5s for this album though. Never actually listened to a full album of his before but I’m not sure if this is the best full introduction? I’m a big fan of piano and strings, which this album has a lot of. Once again I seem to be a real stickler for the vocals cause Elton’s just don’t do it for me. But it’s more enjoyable than a lot of what I’ve been offered up so far on this quest, and Tiny Dancer is always a joy to listen to
3
May 22 2024
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
Don’t expect Fairytale of New York. This was a fun album though, it was rousing and hard not to enjoy!
3
May 23 2024
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Palo Congo
Sabu
This is probably culturally brilliant, especially for something released in 1957 but it just gave me a headache and was far too repetitive - one of my pet peeves. Kinda felt like I was listening to some street performers in the middle of town and hating every minute of it
1
May 24 2024
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Skylarking
XTC
This sounded like a lot of the music my dad likes so I felt quite comforted by that! The lyrics are a bit bizarre but musically and vocally I actually really enjoyed this, despite knowing nothing about the band or their sound.
3
May 25 2024
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Never been a massive Stevie fan from the popular singles. This hasn’t converted me much, the first half was a bit bland. Second half was better - maybe I was just getting used to it? Consider this as 2.5 stars
2
May 26 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
Normally I tense up seeing I’ve got a rap album to get through but as albums go, this is probably the most enjoyable one I’ve had so far on this list. The actual music and beat behind the tracks was decent and I was even quite happy listening along to the lyrics. Still not a complete convert, but one step closer than I was!
3
May 27 2024
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
Jeez this album is long!? Felt like I’d been listening for at least an hour and I was only half way through!! Saying that, it was generally quite a good listen. Rockier than I had thought it would be. I think I did lose the plot about half way through though, possibly disheartened that I still had 8 tracks to go. Awarding it a 3 but it’s between a 2.5 and a 3.
3
May 28 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Another Dad band for me. A lot gruffer sounding than I thought they were. Not awful but can’t say I was even really paying much attention to it.
2
May 29 2024
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The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
First 5 stars!! And the easiest one to give. Big fan of CHVRCHES and whilst I’d say this is probably my lower ranked of their albums, it’s still an amazing record. So many good songs on it - Lungs is one of my faves ever.
I think people either love them or hate them, or are possibly indifferent to them. For me, it’s love. They’re also one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen - if you’ve seen them at the Barras in Glasgow, you’ll know.
5
May 30 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
One of the more enjoyable old boy records I’ve had on this list. I liked the addition of the female vocalist, and the general vibe was toe-tapping for me. The slower tracks were a little bland but overall, a reasonable album for something I wouldn’t normally listen to
3
May 31 2024
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Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Definitely more of a Jeff fan, though I can see where he got his pipes from with this album. Despite being a fan of Jeff’s music and vocals, I really couldn’t get into Tim in the same way. I didn’t find the melodies as appealing and I had to skip the last minute of Sweet Surrender cause he was wailing for far too long. Meh, I’m just hoping for Grace to appear on this list at some point so I can give more stars to a Buckley
2
Jun 01 2024
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
I know a lot of people really dig this style but it ain’t for me. Sorry, Buddy!
2
Jun 02 2024
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
What a wild album, in a good way! Felt like I was on a mad genre discovery trip, but one I’d happily go on again.
4
Jun 03 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
I probably like David Bowie as much as the average person who has a reasonable knowledge about music. I vaguely know his hits but I’ve not actively listened to him, despite my mum and partner being fans. I’d heard mixed reviews about this album, some saying it’s not his best and others saying it’s a great last record for him to have released. I definitely like it more than I dislike it - some really good music behind the lyrics. I think this is another artist where I’m not sure about his vocals! But overall, a decent enough listen. Middling rated.
3
Jun 07 2024
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Jeez, long songs are long. I don’t mind them but not full albums of them. This was one of the lesser enjoyed albums I’ve had on this list so far, 40 albums in. It does sound more modern than it is but I really wanted it to be over much quicker than it was. And it was only 8 songs!
2
Jun 08 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
It really is my luck that I’ve been blessed with another U2 album within the first 40-something picks. Okay, this one has more songs that I’m familiar with but it’s still the same old Bono and his same old grating voice that I can’t get down with. It probably deserves a higher rating than Achtung Baby but I can’t give it 4 so it’ll need to be 3
3
Jun 09 2024
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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
Don’t even know where to start with this one. No idea what to expect having never heard of them, but I mean what even was this!? Guitar riffs, okay. Random synth and noises, sure. Off beat talky singing, ehhh. All mixed together? I think this one’s for the bin for me. Too many repetitive riffs that overloaded my sensory-limited brain
1
Jun 10 2024
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Dust
Screaming Trees
Well call me pleasantly surprised! If only all the random albums I’ve never heard of were as decent as this! Loved the sound, loved the vocals, just the kinda thing I like to listen to when I’m in my rocky throwback mood. This is the reason I’m enjoying this experience so much, sometimes you find a totally unexpected gem!
4
Jun 11 2024
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1984
Van Halen
Expected to enjoy this on the basis of ‘Jump’ but it was actually much more varied that I expected. It actually had songs I feel like I’ll want to listen to again which has been rare in this list so far! 3.5 but I’ll round to 4
4
Jun 13 2024
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Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Mudhoney
Ehhh this is a bit too shouty and messy for me. Every song sounds the same. It had me longing for the next album and hoping it’s even remotely better than whatever this is
2
Jun 14 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
Sorry, not sorry but I love Taylor. It took this album to convert me back in 2014. I couldn’t stand her and refused to believe the hype but then she dropped Blank Space and fuck me, that song hooked me like nothing else. Love her or hate her, this is a top pop album. It’s one of my most listened to albums of all time and one of her best in my opinion!
5
Jun 15 2024
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Granted I am not a jazz fan in the slightest but I feel like I like music enough to appreciate good sounds and this just didn’t have good sounds for me. Some bits of nice piano but the horns just sounded like they were being tortured half the time. Maybe that’s good jazz? I don’t know. Sorry, John.
1
Jun 16 2024
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Don’t mind Springsteen, easy enough to listen to. This had more of a country feel than I expected but still had some decent tracks on it. Nothing groundbreaking but mid!
3
Jun 17 2024
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
No complaints really, not my typical style to listen to but recognisable songs which made it enjoyable
3
Jun 18 2024
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Love Dusty’s voice but not many of these songs landed with me. Maybe she’s got better albums?
2
Jun 19 2024
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
Definitely only know the well known Elvis songs and even then, wouldn’t say I’m a fan as such. But listening to this, I think he’s actually better than his popular songs give him credit for. Nice easy listening to have on
3
Jun 20 2024
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Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Completely new to me, a cultural education for sure! Actually enjoyed it more than I expected. Miriam’s voice is very smooth and soothing, but that had a negative in that it was almost lullaby-esque and I was almost becoming drowsy listening to it! Probably not one I’ll revisit but it wasn’t unpleasant
2
Jun 21 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
I don’t mind heavier music or screaming in songs, hell my teenage years were full of it. But sometimes it really is just noise and nothing about this album was really sticking out to me. I just wanted to get to the end of it. Really makes you wonder how some records made it on this list. But hey if you dig it, crack on!
1
Jun 22 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
I feel like I’m always going to reasonably enjoy Steely Dan thanks to my Dad playing them throughout childhood! This was better than Aja, personally. I didn’t even have to check to see how long I had to go which is a sign that I didn’t hate it! Would give 3.5 if I could
3
Jun 23 2024
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Tago Mago
Can
This wasn’t terrible, until it was. That 17 minute track near the end can do one. Just no.
1
Jun 24 2024
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Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
Felt okay about getting a Sinatra album, thinking “ahh some big band type shit will rouse me after my last few picks” but no, this is some weird easy listening record which was putting me to sleep by track 5. Sorry, Frank. Do better.
1
Jun 25 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
This really was an album of two halves - the first of which I quite enjoyed, up until The Lyre of Orpheus and then it all got a bit boring for me. Enjoyed Nick’s voice though!
3
Jun 26 2024
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Homework
Daft Punk
Who knew Around the World was 7 fucking minutes long? I know Daft Punk have a real buzz about them and I’m sure it’s cause they’re good at what they do if you’re into that sort of thing. I kinda hate music that just repeats on a loop, so not off to the best start with these guys. Was considering a 2 but I think I need to deduct a point for having too many long songs that is just the same goddamn beat for 7+ minutes
1
Jun 27 2024
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Highly Evolved
The Vines
Fairly standard indie rock from my teenage years - recognised a few songs but they were never really my thing. But an easy listen so we’ll rate it mid
3
Jun 28 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Ooft turns out I’m not a fan of Janis Joplin’s voice. Blimey, I was tensing and grimacing all the way through this. Musically, it was decent enough though but it’s still a low scorer for me
2
Jun 29 2024
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Enjoyable jazz!?
3
Jun 30 2024
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Dry
PJ Harvey
Wasn’t sure what to expect as despite having heard the name PJ Harvey for years, I’ve never listened or been aware of hearing a single song. This was actually a pretty solid album, more rocky and almost grungy than I expected but no real complaints. Half stars would have been good for this one, consider it 3.5
3
Jul 01 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
If I get anything out of this whole experience, it’ll be discovering that Van Halen are actually a great band. Very much enjoyed both albums I’ve had of theirs so far.
4
Jul 02 2024
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2112
Rush
I didn’t think Rush were too bad when I got one of their albums way back at the start of this journey but maybe that was just a fluke album, or maybe I was more full of optimism and hope for this list of albums. Either way, this one isn’t doing it for me, plus the vocals are even squeakier than I remember so I’m marking off a star for that
2
Jul 03 2024
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Viva Hate
Morrissey
I mean it’s practically The Smiths, but not quite. Solo Morrissey seems to get a bad rep but I quite enjoyed this. But I also quite enjoy The Smiths so maybe that helped.
3
Jul 04 2024
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A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
I didn’t expect this to be more depressing than Morrissey (which was the pick I got before this one) but here we are. Tough going, life is hard enough without suffering through this.
1
Jul 05 2024
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Close To The Edge
Yes
Yes are another band I feel predisposed to like because of my Dad, and some bits of this were alright. Other bits were a bit dragged out but it wasn’t the worst things I’ve listened to out of this list so far (67 albums deep) and maybe there are better Yes albums to come?
3
Jul 06 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Something I’m familiar with which always helps the enjoyment of listening to an album. Not totally my cup of tea but happy to have this on cause it’s definitely a solid record. Makes me feel like I’m at high school again so nostalgia points are always welcome!
3
Jul 07 2024
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
I admit this is not my style of music but it’s one of the better rap albums that’s come up on this list so far. I have no idea if its decent in terms of the genre, but I didn’t hate it so that’s something!
3
Jul 08 2024
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World Clique
Deee-Lite
I’m not sure I’m sold on this. Even Groove Is In The Heart grates on me a little bit. It’s easily listenable but I could happily never hear this again and be no worse off.
2
Jul 09 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
This is probably great for its genre, but I felt like I was listening to one big advert for couches, or a car, or something that can only be sold by the upbeat sound of Motown.
2
Jul 10 2024
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Spent a lot of the time trying to figure out if this was mega distorted or it was just the vocals on Wardance. Was also surprised it was from 1980 so kudos for that. Musically I thought this was good, but jeez sometimes vocals really let things down.
2
Jul 11 2024
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Rip It Up
Orange Juice
This started off pretty well, I liked the vibe of it and it seemed pretty funky. But it tailed off towards the end and I felt like it was dragging on. Probably a 2.5 stars but I’ll round to 3
3
Jul 12 2024
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Chore of Enchantment
Giant Sand
When faced with a band or album I’ve never even remotely heard of, I know it’s either going to be terrible or a pleasant surprise. This is verging into the latter for me - I didn’t actually mind it much at all. It’s a bit weird, sure. The vocals are almost depressing but something about it is enjoyable, comforting even.
3
Jul 13 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
Female vocals are always going to be an initial win for me, and this was banging! What a treat in amongst some of the terrible picks I’ve had recently! Kinda like the Bangles? Good either way!
4
Jul 14 2024
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
I was surprised that I didn’t hate this! Despite not understanding a word, it wasn’t as painful as some of the more culturally diverse albums that have appeared from this list. It’s not quite a 3 but it’s not really a 2 either
3
Jul 15 2024
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Tommy
The Who
Quite enjoy concept albums and for the most part this was good. I liked the continued riff throughout. Not quite a 4 but a super high 3
3
Jul 16 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
As easy listening goes, this is up there with the easiest. Not totally my thing but enjoyable enough. His voice is smoooooth!
3
Jul 17 2024
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A Little Deeper
Ms. Dynamite
Wasn’t my genre growing up but this is peak teenage years for me, so maybe the familiarity of it feels comforting but I actually enjoyed this a lot! It was much better that the singles released from it would have you believe.
4
Jul 18 2024
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Started off being quite surprised by the sound of this, but as it went on it was really hard going, I mean it’s just a lot of distortion over and over again and my brain just couldn’t cope by the last few songs.
2
Jul 19 2024
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Protection
Massive Attack
First track made me think this was going to be a pleasant surprise album, but I didn’t really enjoy the rest of it as much. I think I just like Tracey Thorn’s voice.
3
Jul 20 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Felt quite conflicted listening to this record because I wanted to like it and at times I did and it had promise, but other times it was really depressing (which maybe is the point) and I didn’t really feel the need to ever listen to it again. But I’m also glad I did listen to it, so there’s that.
3
Jul 21 2024
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Given the cover of this album (I know, don’t judge blah blah) I’m very grateful this was not available on Spotify
1
Jul 22 2024
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Ace of Spades
Motörhead
It honestly all sounds the same to me and tbh if they’re not singing Triple H’s theme song, I’m probably gonna zone out.
2
Jul 23 2024
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Should probably listen to Fleetwood Mac more cause listening to this album in full made me realise that they’re actually pretty good
4
Jul 24 2024
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Arular
M.I.A.
I don’t hate this, but I’m also not really enjoying it. I think it’s probably pretty good for what it is, if that makes sense. I don’t know, the rambling of it has made my head hurt 😂
2
Jul 25 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Heard the name but never the music, but I really enjoyed her voice. Super smooth, and really easy listening. My only criticism was that it was longgggg, there’s so many long albums on this list and I seem to keep getting them one after another 😩
4
Jul 26 2024
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Wasn’t sure about this, kinda thought it sounded a bit like The Smiths gone wrong but it definitely peaked in the middle and then got a bit iffy again. So it’s mid, but a low 3. Very 80s and of the time
3
Jul 27 2024
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Raw Power
The Stooges
Sometimes I scan the reviews as I’m listening to try and support the vibe of what I’m feeling, and sometimes it’s the complete opposite of what I’m feeling and it throws me. Most comments seem to really dig this and rated it highly but I found it to be fairly mid rock and roll. Not my bag, but I’m happy so many people could rate it 5 stars 😅
2
Jul 28 2024
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
It’s wild how much of a difference it makes when you know some songs on an album! I’m not a GnR fan by any means but they’ve definitely got some good songs in their collection. Knowing a few of these songs definitely helped with my overall enjoyment of it. Yeah Axl’s voice is kind of irritating but that’s also kinda part of its charm?
4
Jul 29 2024
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L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Jeez, this sounds like some wild Eurovision entry. Can’t decide if that’s a good thing or not… it’s not unpleasant but then the gruff French vocals kick in and I’m not sure why I ever decided this album list was a good idea.
1
Jul 30 2024
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
Definitely in the minority that doesn’t think this is a masterpiece, probably makes my music taste questionable to those who have given this 5 stars. I can’t really remember the last LZ album I had on this list and how this compares so let’s say they’re on a par?!
3
Jul 31 2024
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Follow The Leader
Korn
I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea but I don’t mind Korn. They were part of my teenage years so I get the nostalgia hit from listening to this. That being said, this isn’t their best album (imo) but I did enjoy listening to it again. Some songs are a bit of a drag so it’s a low 3
3
Aug 01 2024
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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
New experience for me, a first Pixies album. Having nothing to base it on, I thought it was okay? I’d probably listen again and would happily listen to other stuff so, win?
3
Aug 02 2024
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
I tend to sigh when rap albums make their way onto my list cause I just struggle to find it enjoyable and something I can happily listen to. This wasn’t the worst but I just don’t think I can rate it beyond 2 😬
2
Aug 03 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
This feels like one of those hyped albums that you see and hear about so naturally assume it must be fairly decent. I found it a bit monotonous and boring if I’m honest!? Even the songs that I recognised the names of, I wasn’t really sure why they were popular!? But anyway, clearly not for me but I’m sure for some people it’s a top tier record
2
Aug 04 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Slowly starting to enjoy jazz more and more with this list! Smooth and enjoyable, what’s not to like?
3
Aug 05 2024
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Brothers
The Black Keys
I wanted to like this and for the first half of it I thought it might be a rare, first time listen, 4-star rating. But then it all got a bit samey and there wasn’t really any variation in any of the sound or vocals. Maybe that’s their vibe, I don’t know. Anyway, it’s ended up as a mid rated album, which I’m not really fussed about ever hearing again
3
Aug 06 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
Disappointed this wasn’t my 100th milestone album but nevertheless, always happy to get an easy, instant 5-star one on the list. Top notch, even with the overplayed title track
5
Aug 07 2024
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
This was an interesting listen, hints of T-Rex and the Beach Boys at times. Then the odd irritating song mixed in. Enjoyable and listenable overall but fairly mid
3
Aug 08 2024
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
Do we class these guys as crooners? If they are, I don’t like it. If they aren’t, I still don’t like it
2
Aug 09 2024
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Always a tentative listen when it’s a samba type album but man this was actually so catchy! Worst track was when he repeated his own name a lot but other than that, pretty good!
3
Aug 10 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
Great voice, always been a fan of Smooth Operator but this album as a whole was a bit average for me. It didn’t really get off the ground past the opening track so a mid rating
3
Aug 11 2024
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
I just cannot get into rap music no matter how many albums appear on this list. Also why are they always so long!? 😩
2
Aug 12 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
This is an odd one, I mean, is it French? Is it abba-esque?! I spent the whole listen being unsure about the whole thing but also sort of enjoying it.
3
Aug 13 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I quite like Dire Straits, purely for nostalgia. But I’m not sure I like this record. I know Mark’s vocals aren’t for everyone, and they don’t normally bother me but something about this just fell flat for me. Hoping Making Movies comes up on the list at some point so I can rate them higher
3
Aug 14 2024
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Impressive and unusual voice but this was a bit depressing, not my fave.
2
Aug 15 2024
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This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
This was longggg and all sounded the same to me. Did not enjoy.
1
Aug 16 2024
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Disintegration
The Cure
I definitely think if I listened to this a few more times I would really get into it. Sometimes one listen isn’t enough for these albums and this feels like one of those records where it feels unfair to rate it after only one listen. I enjoyed this much more than a lot of the recent picks I’ve had so it’s only right I rate this higher!
4
Aug 17 2024
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Nevermind
Nirvana
I was waiting for this one to appear on the list. I like Nirvana selectively, enjoy their stuff and for the most part this is a solid record. But it’s not a 5 star for me, an easy 4 though as it’s a classic.
4
Aug 28 2024
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Definitely didn’t hate this! I liked the smooth guitar sound and to a point, the vocals were also enjoyable if not a tad falsetto at times.
3
Aug 29 2024
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Back In Black
AC/DC
A classic band, some iconic riffs. One of those records where musically I enjoyed it but it was just a bit too long to listen to the screechy vocals 😬
3
Aug 30 2024
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Country Life
Roxy Music
I probably found the cover the most exciting part about this album. It was okaaaay, I don’t even mind Bryan Ferry’s voice but this was fairly mid for me
3
Aug 31 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Honestly, I skipped this one
1
Sep 01 2024
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Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Spent more time being irritated by this than enjoying it. It’s probably groundbreaking for its genre but I just don’t see this as routinely listenable?!
1
Sep 02 2024
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Dare!
The Human League
Considering how huge Don’t You Want Me is, the rest of this album felt a bit repetitive and monotonous throughout. Like one big synth noise that then culminated in the aforementioned track. Meh, it screamed peak 80s
2
Sep 03 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Fairly standard beardy rock. I think this list is making me more difficult to please! But this was better than most albums I’ve hard recently
3
Sep 04 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
Spent the whole time listening to this thinking they sounded like someone else but never figuring it out. Fairly forgettable for me I'm afraid
2
Sep 05 2024
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Odessa
Bee Gees
Personally, this is the Bee Gees at their worst. They do disco much better.
2
Sep 06 2024
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Want One
Rufus Wainwright
This felt like a breath of fresh air after the string of fairly terrible picks I’d been given in the last week. Loved the tone of this, it felt like a warm hug!
4