May 06 2024
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Arrival
ABBA
First time listening to a full-length (not hits album or compilation) from ABBA. Poppy as all hell of course! Infectious, nothing offensive, good hooks, beats, production, vocal, ---probably won't ever listen to it again after today.
4
May 07 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Not a fan, I know people love these guys but I just can’t get behind it. Our house is probably the only song I listened to all the way through. Sometimes they sound like the hippy beach boys at times
1
May 08 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
I hadn’t listened to this album in a very long time. It still stands up as a very approachable metal album. I prefer And justice for all as a complete album but there are certainly a few kickers on their eponymous album.
3
May 10 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
I had never listened to an album all the way through from the Go-Go's before today. I had certainly heard "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "We Got the Beat" before and those were certainly a fine listen and were highlights on the album but I think the songs that stuck out for me were "Tonite" and "You Can't Walk in You Sleep (If You Can't Sleep)" as they had a little more depth to me and weren't quite as "poppy". I would think the Go-Go's must have a been a really fun live show!
3
May 13 2024
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Rubber Soul
Beatles
At first glance I said, "Ugh, really -- I actually don't want to listen to that". We will see how it goes today. Update: Ok fine, it was just fine. Sounds like The Beatles, maybe there is some backstory about why it was groundbreaking back in the day but, I probably won't ever listen to it again (as I hadn't ever listened to it all the way through before).
2
May 15 2024
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Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
Ooh, I bought this one when it came out (or shortly there after). It was a big departure from my normal punk, thrash, and metal purchasing profile but this and D’Angelo’s Brown Sugar record are part of my mid to late 90’s R&B/soul collection. Some of the jazz elements that I thought were so cool in the 90’s don’t seem as innovative now as then but still a solid, smooth and silly listen
4
May 16 2024
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Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
This is a fine album. It was good background music while working. I probably won’t be circling back to this anytime soon but a pleasant listen.
2
May 17 2024
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
I had never heard of this band or album. After reading a bit, I can see why they get the credit of being an early metal or the first metal band. I hear Jimi Hendrix on "Summertime Blues", The Doors on "Rock Me Baby" (mostly the vocals) and in general I find it an interesting listen.
3
May 20 2024
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
I like Stevie Wonder and I like this album. The “singles” in this album are certainly the most memorable with Superstition being a top song regardless of genre for me! But overall the rest of the songs don’t stand out too much but are fine as.
4
May 21 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Liking this more than I thought I was going to and, of course, am realizing that I know a few more Deep Purple songs than I thought. The “live” elements stood up for the most part - drum solo on “The Mule” was pretty entertaining - not sure if all my drummer friends would say the same but - sounded good to me. After listening all the way through, this album kinda sounds like someone needed a soundtrack and for a 70’s era period movie and some good studio musicians came out a week later and said —How about this? That isn’t necessarily a bad thing!
3
May 22 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
I think this a good to great album. I didn't know until reading the notes today that The Dap-Kings were Amy's backing band -- and that makes so much sense! I am sucker for the R&B/Soul revival and is one of the best in the genre!
4
May 23 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
I haven’t listened to the Doors in years. My first three CDs that I purchased myself: The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana. I don’t have anything bad to say about this album, nor do I have anything all that good to say about this album. A fine listen, but nothing more than that for me….
3
May 24 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
This album was never all that appealing to me, couldn't really understand why everybody fawned over it so much -- part of the appeal to Nirvana, to me, was the noise, the feedback, distortion, Dave Grohl abusing his drum kit. It says something that my favorite song on this is actually a Meat Puppets song. That being said, it is also a fine listen, but nothing spectacular.
3
May 27 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
I had never listened to this album at all and so far, I am liking it! I felt my foot tapping along while it played along in the background while working. I may need to put this on my "work" list for concentrating. I like "Us vs Them" and "sound of silver" and kinda dig most of the songs in their own way. A good listen
3
May 28 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
I knew of Supergrass, but I think I had them way more in the generic pop, like Spacehog (I actually have had these bands confused). I was very pleasantly surprised but this album and would probably circle back to this one sometime soon.
4
May 29 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Meh, wasn’t a big fan then and don’t really see the appeal now either. I don’t think this album should be in the list
1
May 30 2024
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A Seat at the Table
Solange
This album is just fine, nothing too exciting but has a general mix of soft R&B sounds.....
2
May 31 2024
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
This was pretty good, a little sparse as you would expect. Overall a good album to have on in the background as I work..
3
Jun 03 2024
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Pretty ok Dance/70's music -- I have heard my partner's family sing "We are Family" every year at New Years for seemingly ever!
2
Jun 05 2024
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
Meh, I kinda liked the minor key "intermission" at the end of Chemical World. Mostly forgettable.
1
Jun 07 2024
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Between "What's Goin on?" and "Let's Get it On" Marvin Gaye can do no wrong! Classic albums!
5
Jun 10 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
At first, I sighed, the Doors.... again. It felt too soon but, all in all this was a pretty good listen, will not put it in rotation -- but good hear.
3
Jun 11 2024
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Synchronicity
The Police
I thought I was going to like this more than I did. I have seen them in concert and really enjoyed it —- really didn’t enjoy this album at all.
2
Jun 12 2024
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Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
I kinda dig it! I get some Elvis Costello vibes on some songs and then some loose Cramps vibes on some other songs.
3
Jun 13 2024
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Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
Nope, not a fan. I just can’t get past his voice, I just don’t like it when Neil sings. The music is fine, just not the rest.
1
Jun 14 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Meh, I forgot about the days where there were skits or interludes between every track -- glad those went out of style (except for the Wu-Tang interludes -- those are still the best thing ever). This is just a, mostly, boring album that seems to care more about shock value of what Em is saying than anything else. I do appreciate some Eminem -- not this album.
1
Jun 17 2024
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Transformer
Lou Reed
Beyond Perfect Day, Wildside, and Good Night Ladies a very forgettable album for me but those songs are good...
2
Jun 21 2024
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
Pretty good, I much prefer the DBT with Jason Isbell, just my personal preference. I think he joined right after this album (and actually toured with them performing this) -- Decoration Day is at top 20 song for me..
3
Jun 24 2024
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Serviceable but pretty ordinary, bluesy rock -- nothing stood out to me.
2
Jun 26 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
Ok, I thought I would like this more. Just some decent background noise.
2
Jun 27 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
No thanks.
2
Jun 28 2024
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Slipknot
Slipknot
I like this album, it really brought me back to a very specific time in my life and I have found that at my core I might still be that disgruntled and disaffected youth when you strip away the years and the gray hairs!
3
Jul 09 2024
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Pretty ok, Dirty Diana is probably the song I enjoyed the most on this album. I hadn't listened to much MJ in a very long time (not that I ever really did).
2
Jul 10 2024
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
I absolutely love Otis Redding. This is not my favorite collection of songs by Otis but it is hard not to like it.
4
Jul 11 2024
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Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple
Ugh, I like their drummer and some of the riffs but beyond that jeez- I felt like I needed to be in an altered mind state to appreciate.
1
Jul 12 2024
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Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Meh, seemed like a pretty one note kinda album.
2
Jul 15 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
One of my favorite hip-hop albums. They also fell prey to the cutesy interludes.....unfortunately
4
Jul 16 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
A few good songs, a lot of sophomoric rhymes and shocking lyrics for the sake of shocking ..
2
Jul 17 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
I have listened to Jurassic 5 a little bit but probably never a whole album. I liked the album in general but it really didn't have any real standout songs, beats or rhymes. Probably won't be returning to it over other similar(ish) artists --
3
Jul 18 2024
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Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Not a huge fan, but I can see that it was a very forward thinking and groundbreaking release in 1974
1
Jul 23 2024
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
I like Elton John, but don't looove Elton John and it isn't something in my normal rotation. I hadn't heard this album front to back before -- I liked it well enough.
3
Jul 24 2024
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Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple, I liked it! Eclectic mix of style and pace. It was a good change of pace for me.
3
Jul 25 2024
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Not for me. Mostly just meh.....
1
Jul 26 2024
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Pretty decent all the way around but nothing stood out as a great song!
3
Jul 29 2024
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Beyond some of the classics, the beach boys have never really been my thing but this was a good listen.
3
Jul 30 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Meh, not sure what all the fuss is about -- I wasn't all that intrigued by the album
2
Jul 31 2024
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Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
This album was fine, nothing too special and nothing that jumped out at me as classic Elvis Costello-
2
Aug 01 2024
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
No thanks.
1
Aug 02 2024
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The Stranger
Billy Joel
Hard not to tap your foot to Billy Joel!
3
Aug 05 2024
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Yeah, Can't say I have ever listened to a solo jazz piano album. I didn't hate it but I probably also wouldn't come back to very often.
2
Aug 06 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
I generally like the Talking Heads and this album is likable but not really memorable.
3
Aug 07 2024
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Too Rye Ay
Dexys Midnight Runners
Meh, ok I guess nothing stood out to me except for the wildly overplayed Come on Eileen
1
Aug 08 2024
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Microshift
Hookworms
This album grew on me, not fantastic, but got better as it went along.
3
Aug 09 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Didn't get a chance to listen to the whole Album, but what I did catch -- I liked.
3
Aug 12 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Really good album!
4
Aug 14 2024
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Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
Meh, couldn’t really get through it, but some of the songs were fine.
2
Aug 15 2024
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Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Background music for me, not unpleasant but not my cup of mead so to speak.
2
Aug 16 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Solid Album, good reminder to go back to listen to more!
4
Aug 19 2024
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
I listened to this album, a whole lot when it came out and love it every time I hear it.
5
Aug 20 2024
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Didn’t mind this album at all. Has some real toe rappers on there..
3
Aug 21 2024
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
I was a bit surprised by how much I liked this album.
4
Aug 22 2024
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Bummed
Happy Mondays
This wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either!
2
Aug 23 2024
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
One of the first cassettes I purchased with my own money and purchased Young MC’s Stone Cold Rhymin’ album on the same trip! I still listen to Young MC — Bon Jovi, not so much. Still this was a good blast from the past.
2
Aug 27 2024
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Jesus, I hope I can get through this. It was fine
2
Aug 28 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Just fine, a few decent songs, never been a fan.
2
Aug 29 2024
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American Pie
Don McLean
No thanks, beyond the title track— the songs are almost indistinguishable bog standard folk songs that are not my preference.
1
Aug 30 2024
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Jeebus, that was a boring ass record.
1
Sep 02 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
Not my favorite Beck Album -- pretty boring compared to Odelay or Mellow Gold. Just OK
2
Sep 03 2024
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Bayou Country
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Only real complaint is that my favorite CCR song -- The Midnight Special -- isn't on this album. Good album
4
Sep 04 2024
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
Not a huge fan of The GD (or Jammy type bands in general). This was fine -- I liked it more than I thought I would. It certainly helped that this wasn't a live show recording and during a part of their "back to the land" phase.
2
Sep 06 2024
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Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
I like it, I know some folks think it is a bit preachy but I like conscious hip-hop.
4