I love the positive trans messages (how I’m reading the lyrics) in songs like Walk On the Wild Side especially considering that this album is from 1972. Overall it’s a solid album although some of the songs are a little more melancholy than I usually gravitate towards.

Um, this is not really my jam. I guess it’s a little better than yesterday’s selection but not by much.

Catchy, well crafted songs, not ly go to, but I can see why they are so loved.

It’s fine, lots of acoustic guitars, lots of folky voices. It’s chill, easy to listen to, I can see why people would enjoy it, but I’m not especially moved by anything on the album.

Good album, like most people I prefer others on theirs, but there are definitely some quality songs on here.

I want to like this album, I really tried. There are some great pieces but then it loses me. Great horn parts followed by weird prog rock chaos. I’m glad I finally gave it a listen but it’s just not working for me.

I admit they are not normally in my wheelhouse but you can’t go wrong with the Go-Go’s, super catchy, poppy fun. This album is solid start to finish.

Hot take: The Beatles are overrated. I’m not saying they aren’t talented musicians, clearly they are, but I don’t believe it’s them at the top followed by every other band. I find this album in particular to be kind of boring. I can’t say it’s repetitive, there are clearly some stylistic changes between songs but overall it’s just an okay listen. Nothing wrong with that, but if I wasn’t playing these albums while working I probably would have skipped through a few tracks and moved on to something more fun.

This is a completely new group and album to me, I had never heard of them and obviously never listened to their music before. I really enjoyed this, love the music and the styles involved. Unfortunately for me I am monolingual, so I can’t speak to the lyrical content. Overall though this is my favorite album that has been generated thus far.

Very nice chill, jazzy album, a relaxing listen. Not a genre I’m well versed in, but I definitely enjoyed this one.

I don’t mind this one, definitely interesting, although it does tent to feel a bit repetitive as far as rhythms and style. I probably would get more out of ut if it weren’t for the language barrier.

I’ve always loved Summertime Blues, but the rest gets a little weird, although it was probably influential during its time.

Some fantastic songs on here, straight up classics! I was also pleasantly surprised by the variety between tracks, I had obviously heard the hits and for whatever reason I expected the rest of the album to be similar, I was excited to hear so many varied styles on one album.

This is a cool live performance, by some obviously talented musicians. Truthfully though I only got through the first disc, it’s a little more jammy/solo based than I prefer. I imagine it would have been amazing in person.

I have obviously heard a few of these songs before, but I never sat down and listened to the entire album. I like it, I can see why she was so well loved at the height of her popularity. The instrumentation is nice I like the variety of sound between tracks. It’s not an album I will likely go back and revisit on my own, but I wouldn’t be upset if someone decided to put it on.

The Doors are a bit of a guilty pleasure for me, not in my normal rotation, but I am a fan. I have often been told that I look like “that guy from the Doors” and dated a few women who were huge fans, these two facts may or may not be related. I thought I owned this album but perhaps not, I know most of the songs quite well, but was not as familiar with “I Looked at You”, “End of the Night” and “Take It as It Comes”. Overall it’s a solid album even if the 12 minute album version of “The End” gets a little long.

I remember when this album was released and for me it still stands up today. I love the covers and the original songs, one of my favorite MTV Unplugged albums. Unlike some other live recordings it seems to capture their live performance very well, although I never got to see them live so I’m purely speculating. Overall I think this is a great album start to finish.

What in the modern funk/dance music is this? I don’t love it, but I like it. The songs do seem to get a little repetitive, but overall it’s a good listen and I wouldn’t necessarily skip them if the came up on a playlist.

I have seen this album many times, but never gave it a listen. I like it more than I expected, really like the first couple heavier songs. It gets a little long/repetitive towards the end, but overall it’s definitely a good one.

One of the songs I was already super familiar with because it’s on our in store music at work. Not an album I’ll probably search for, but it’s not bad.

I like the voice/vocals, but stylistically it’s not really my jam.

No a bad album, probably would be great as background music for studying or working at a computer. I’m not a huge electronic music fan so it doesn’t move the dial much for me, but I wouldn’t be opposed to someone playing this album.

I was excited for this album because “We Are Family” always makes me think of “The Birdcage”. The rest of the songs aren’t bad but they are not quite on the same level.

Excellent instrumental record, great background music while working. I had heard a couple tracks but glad I finally listened to the album in its entirety.

I want to make a rubbish joke because of the album title, but it’s not that bad. I do find it a little boring, although some of the tracks towards the end of the second disc are a little better.

Woah! This is not what I expected, I don’t hate it although it does get a little bit noisy at times. Good background music for chilling or working.

Mood music, perfect for ahem a certain mood.

Good album, I probably enjoy this more blues-rock version of The Doors the best.

I know some people love this album, and it’s fine. I hate to repeat reviews of other albums, but I find this one kind of boring. It’s not bad just doesn’t do much to excite me.

Very interesting, at times I’m getting blues-rock crossed with the Mummies. I would go back and listen to this again.

I genuinely like Neil Young, but I hadn’t heard this album before. I appreciate the mix of genres, a blues song, a country song and more, it’s good, but there are many other works of his that I like better.

I know Slim Shady isn’t for everyone, but I love this album. Sure some of that is nostalgia, and he’s definitely improved as a lyricist on some of the newer albums, but the humor is already there. So many great tracks here, Cum On Everybody, Rock Bottom, Bad Meets Evil…

I love the positive trans messages (how I’m reading the lyrics) in songs like Walk On the Wild Side especially considering that this album is from 1972. Overall it’s a solid album although some of the songs are a little more melancholy than I usually gravitate towards.

Good stuff, lots of guitar noodling and of course a little bit of sexism. Generally not my cup of tea, but there is no denying the skills and talent in the instrumentation. The tracks mesh well together making the album a good listen (minus the sexism) from start to finish.

Interestingly, I actually expected to like this more than I did. It’s good but started a little slow for me, overall though it’s a good album.

Interestingly, I actually expected to like this more than I did. It’s good but started a little slow for me, overall though it’s a good album.

Interesting album, a bit more country than I gravitate towards, but it’s not bad. I found myself listening to “Three Great Alabama Icons” twice trying to decipher the message. I feel like I give most albums 3 stars, but here I am again with a 3 star review.

I’m happy to find a Stones album on here, I’ve said they are a band I need to give more attention to. I have always enjoyed what I have heard but never really delved very deeply into their catalog. That said I’m not super impressed with this album. Maybe it’s because I had this on while working, but nothing really jumped out at me. Good album, quality music, but nothing earth shattering on my first listen.

Obviously a well loved band and I respect that. My only issue is they are all over the place stylistically, ‘39 doesn’t really even sound like a Queen song to me. There are some great songs on here, but the album as a whole isn’t something I would throw on and listen straight through.

I like it, but I don’t love it, not surprisingly it’s like the Television album I have on vinyl. I see the pre-punk importance but I thought I would be more interested than I am at the end of the day. Good album, nice background music while I’m doing other things, but probably not something I’m going to find myself listening to on heavy rotation.

Good Neil Young album, not my favorite of his though.

So this is Slipknot, hmm… The music itself isn’t bad, I generally like fast aggressive stuff, but not a huge fan of the vocals/lyrical content. Mainly though, I can’t take a bunch of dudes in scary clown costumes seriously.

It’s good, not really my jam, but definitely some talented musicians. The tracks definitely fit together and make a cohesive album.

I know of the Flaming Lips, but I don’t know the Flaming Lips. Is this some kind of concept album, they made of video fame inspired music? The title tracks sound like the inspiration for My Singing Monsters It’s not bad, but probably not something I’ll go looking for again.

Definitely interesting, and something that I would not have found on my own. Probably not something I find myself going back to, but it’s not bad.

I really liked the first song, the rest are not bad. Maybe it’s the 19 minute final track, but I get a Doors/Dead vibe. Definitely not my usual go to, but I liked the album more than I expected.

I think everyone knows Smoke On The Water, but I can’t say I know the rest of the album. Good bluesy rock, nice background music not much more for me.

The immortal James Brown, this is a fantastic live album!

It’s not bad. Minus 2 stars for questionable personal history.

James Brown the Otis Redding a few days later, hell yeah! So many great songs on here, I can’t find anything negative to say about this one.

I thought maybe the whole album wasn’t on Spotify. First time pulling in up 2 tracks, 17 minutes, reloaded and it’s still not a long album, but 7 tracks for 42 minutes seems more realistic. It’s good groovy rock, nothing earth shattering for me.

I like it, maybe not something I’ll listen to all the time, but she has an amazing voice. Good song quality and nice to listen to.

Great album! I’m more familiar with De La Soul is Dead, but this one holds up well in comparison.

Another nostalgic piece for me, I guess I’m still mad at the world. This is just as good as The Slim Shady LP in my opinion.

Another great album! I’ve never really listened to Jurassic 5 before, I’m sure I have heard a few tracks but never gave them a deep dive. Glad I did this is definitely something I will circle back to.

70s ASMR? I suppose it might be nice background music for working. In all honesty I didn’t get through the entire album, only got to the track “Movements of a Visionary” I guess I’m not seeing the vision.

Another artist whose catalog I have been meaning to explore. I expected more upbeat songs like Open All Night, but I think this album would grow on me with more listens.

Oh great, another Beatles album… It’s fine, upbeat, poppy, fairly interesting songs.

Good album, big fan of Bennie And The Jets, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road & Saturday Night’s Alright. I know/like some Elton John, but I had not heard some of these tracks before.

New(ish) Fiona Apple? Okay, I honestly did not know anything existed after her first album. It’s fine, not likely to crack my rotation anytime soon.

Hmm, it’s okay. I listened to it while working and it didn’t really catch my attention.

I really enjoyed this one, kind of a folk/blues feel. Obviously I have no idea what the lyrics are, but it’s interesting sonically and I enjoy finding sounds that I would not otherwise have heard.

Lots of harmonies… so many harmonies. I always think of the Beach Boys as my dad’s music, but I actually only recognized 2 songs off this album.

Another band that I know of, but don’t really know, it’s not bad. I had it playing at work and nothing really stood out, but I can see how it was influential at the time.

I am torn on this one, it’s about half and half for me. I found I would like one song (cool organ part) then the next song is kind of underwhelming. It’s not bad by any means, but probably not something I will find myself looking up again.

It’s kind of like The Beatles made a pre punk album… I like it a little better than The Beatles albums thus far, I guess that’s something.

Years ago I never would have admitted to liking this album, but my daughter loves Billy Joel, so now I love some Billy Joel. The entire album is good, but first 6 tracks are great.

Talented pianist, I don’t know anything else about this, but I enjoyed it.

Eh, it’s fine. Nothing stood out and grabbed my attention.

I was excited for this one, obviously everyone knows Come on Eileen, but I’ve also seen quite a few references to them in the Punk/Oi! world. I really liked this, will likely revisit this album soon

Hmm, it’s somewhat interesting, although not really my jam.

I like it a little better than some of the other recent albums but it’s still not likely to make it on my list of favorites.

Aretha! The album title says it all “Lady Soul” is the perfect title for this amazing voice.

Freshman year of college flashback! It’s honestly better than I remembered. She has a good voice but some of the lyrics are a little cringe worthy… I definitely remember making fun of the misuse of the word ironic.

Well, this is something I would not have found on my own, but it’s also something I will not be looking to find again.

eh, it’s okay. Foot tapping pop, skilled musicians, but it’s just not my jam.

It’s fine, some nice chunky guitar parts and I like her simple drum parts. Overall it’s not my favorite but it is not the worst thing on the list of 1001 albums.

One of my favorite Beastie albums! Surprisingly I don’t own this one so I will definitely have to revisit.

I knew a couple of songs off this one, but that’s about it. Interesting to think of how this may have been received in 1957.

I bought the entire Billy Bragg & Wilco collection a few years ago. It took a couple listens but it has really grown on me.

It’s not had, definitely some interesting songs, I like the use of some of the non traditional instruments. I was beginning to think it was a little repetitive until I realized there are quite a few remixes or alternate versions of some of the same songs.

It feels like I’m back at a middle school dance. Overall this album holds up better than I expected.

A Classic Album!

Another artist that I have learned to appreciate through my daughter’s tastes. I knew Fleetwood Mac but I never really gave them very much attention. There are definitely some great songs on here, I’m actually surprised how many songs I know.

So many people in high school and college were obsessed with this album… I don’t necessarily get it, I mean it is a decent album, but not something I have on rotation… even if it is catchy at times.

Everyone know American Pie, can’t say I was familiar with any of the other tracks. They’re okay, kind of all sound the same after a while.

Another somewhat underwhelming album, it’s okay.

Could not get into this one, all the songs sound very similar.

Somewhat surprising that there are only 7 tracks on the one. It’s good, some obvious hits on here, the other songs weren’t bad but didn’t jump out at me.

Eh, some songs are fine, some are a little long… not my favorite.

I got excited when I heard the sax, I thought maybe this would be more like Morphine. It’s not, the album is okay, but not something I am likely to circle back to anytime soon.

Political 90s rap, I’m here for it! Crazy (sad) how so many of these issues are still issues today.

Back to back fantastic albums! I forgot there was a Busta Rhymes feature on this one, so many great tracks on this album.

I like this more than I expected I would! It’s still not necessarily my jam, but a good album nonetheless.

This album grew on me. It’s not something that finds itself in heavy rotation, but I wouldn’t be upset if someone put it on.

Ugh, I’m not sure how I feel about this one. The music isn’t bad although it sounds like a 70s metal band. My biggest beef though is the vocals are way too screachy.

I expected something more along the lines of Last Train to Clarksville, or the Monkees Theme song, overall it’s not bad although, probably not making itself into my heavy rotation. I was surprised to hear the future sample from Mistadobalina, did not realize that was from a Monkees’ song!

I have never been a Michael Jackson fan, obviously talented but not my cup of tea.

Quality songwriting, the title track and Cecilia are a classics. Overall the musical style isn’t my favorite, but a good song is a good song.

Not what I expected (hip-hop/rap) but I like it better than I would have thought if I knew what I was getting into. Probably not likely to crack my heavy rotation but it’s interesting sonically.

Eh, it’s fine.

It’s whatever, 70s rock, 2 or 3 stars.

I liked this more than I expected, I’m not going to follow her tour and become a Harvey Head or anything, but it’s catchy.

Been Down So Long, might be my favorite Doors song, I like this one.

It’s good, not great. A few very good, memorable songs a few weird sonically experimental songs.

Interesting album, worth it for me just for the version of “Born to Lose”. Strangely the Spotify version only had 5 songs. I listened to all of those and a few more, but moved on before I got through the entire album.

I definitely enjoyed this one, it’s like an early version of Me First and The Gimme Gimmes.

ehh, it’s okay… kind of boring.

I’m a little surprised how many of these songs I know. Obviously am amazing voice, although the musical style my not be my first choice.

Somehow this album is not as bad as I remember (the decent songs) and at the same time way worse than I remember (everything else).

5 tracks for a total of 43 minutes is impressive in a way. I don’t actually hate this one, there are some interesting parts and overall it’s catchy, but I do get a little bored with most of the songs, they just keep going…

I liked this one more than I expected. There are some catchy, grungy guitar parts that I enjoy. Overall it’s not amazing or anything but I don’t hate it either.

Okay I get it this album is 58 years old, the songs are well crafted, but I prefer the Ramones cover of Do You Wanna Dance. Overall it fine, but a little too poppy for me.

I know many people love this album, but it’s only okay to me. It’s certainly not bad, there just isn’t that much that interests my ears.

Well I certainly can’t say the songs all sound the same. Overall it’s not bad, but it’s not going to make my heavy rotation either.

This might be the 80s est of all 80s albums… It’s not for me, I got bored and moved on.

Another mid album, it’s fine, but nothing to write home about. Kind of boring, but pleasant enough to listen to while working, I guess.

I love and respect Jimi for his talent and contributions to guitar music and pushing of the “sonic envelope”. However, I get a little annoyed with the 15 minute song. That shouldn’t take away from his talents and abilities, but it does affect my ratings. I would have given this 4 stars based on the handful of amazing songs on here, but I get a little bogged down by the other tracks. Overall it’s certainly an impressive album but I can’t give it 4 or 5 stars simply because there are a few tracks that feel a little self indulgent.

I expected everything to sound like Bitter Sweet Symphony, they definitely have more range than that. Do I love it? not so much. It’s fine for what it is and I wouldn’t leave the room is someone put in on, but I probably wouldn’t choose it on my own.

This one started out strong. I liked the first couple tracks, but it starts to drag a bit. Lyrically it’s not the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard, in fact some of it gets a little too close to mumble rap for me.

I had some friends that were super into Hü Dü in high school and college, but I never really got into them. That said I liked this more than I expected, some cool guitar riffs and bass lines (note to self: stop listening to these on the phone you’ll actually hear the bass)

I just couldn’t this morning… It’s not bad, but it’s too much for me.

Eh, I got bored and turned it off. It’s fine.

I like this one more than the other Hendrix album we had a few days ago. I imagine it would feel even more impactful if I were listening to it when it was first released. I think as a general statement I prefer Jimi’s more structured songs with some of his guitar genius thrown in vs the live ot more free flowing stuff. Overall though I thought this was a great listen.

I mean it’s okay, I guess… All the songs sound similar, heavy guitar riff, some screaming and a white boy rap/breakdown part. I don’t necessarily hate it, but I’m certainly not going to go searching for it again.

Wow, I knew of them, but didn’t know them. I really liked this album. Will definitely have to listen to more of their catalog. Very nice, pre/early punk, I’m a fan.

Another one that I should at least respect, but I just can’t get into. It’s not bad, but I don’t know… too much harmonizing? too poppy? I’m glad I gave it a listen and all that, but not one I’ll be going back for.

Totally new artist for me so I had no expectations going in. It is certainly not my usual style, but it’s not bad, I really liked Dance or Die & Tightrope. I’m not going to run out and buy the album but I could see those songs ending up on a playlist or something like that.

There are some great songs on here, and the album as a whole was certainly pleasant background music while working. There are some other tracks that didn’t really catch my attention. I should probably give this one another listen when I’m able to pay more attention.

There were a couple cool guitar riffs, but overall it’s not really my style.

I am hear a ton of Beatles influence, which is fine, but doesn’t do much for me. It’s very non offensive, but not very inspiring in my opinion.

This is a new artist to me, so expectations going into it… Oh, it’s electronic dance music, that explains why I’m not familiar with these guys. It’s fine background music, I guess. I have definitely found that this genre is not my cup of tea, so it goes.

I did not think I had heard this album before, but I recognized more songs than I expected. I know there are many people who love this album but I find it kind of corny, especially the Jesus song. The Jay-Z feature was probably the highlight for me, beyond that it’s pretty forgettable in my eyes.

I remember hearing this quite a bit when it was first released. To be honest I wasn’t looking forward to diving back in, but I liked this better than I remembered. It felt more diverse than many other albums in this genre, I didn’t get the usual all the songs sound the same feeling. I certainly remembered Fire Started and Smack My Bitch Up, but the other tracks hold up better than I thought.

I’m not a huge metal guy and have never been very well versed on Iron Maiden, but I like this more than I expected. The riffs, bass, music in general is cool, vocals aren’t super impressive or maybe just not my first choice stylistically. So it goes.

Yeah, I don’t think I was able to get through any of the songs without skipping ahead. It’s disco, its fine, but it’s so repetitive, sonically and lyrically I get bored.

My wife owns her next album Whip-Smart, but I was not familiar with this one. I can see the appeal, but I don’t think I’m the target audience. I respect her musical contributions, feminine strength etc, but it’s not doing much to grab me. Certainly there is nothing wrong with the album; I generally like lo-fi, stripped down works, but this just doesn’t stand out for me.

I knew of Siouxsie & the Banshees but I didn’t really know Siouxsie & the Banshees. I like it, but I expected to like it more than I do. I think the might be one of those albums that had I heard it when it was first released it would command more attention. Unfortunately, I have already heard all the bands/sounds that they inspired so it loses a little of its shine. Still a solid album start to finish.

Oh great another Beatles album… It’s fine, I think everyone knows at least a few of these songs. As I’ve said before I’m just not a big Beatles guy. So it goes.

Eh, I don’t usually mind unconventional or non traditional vocals, but something about Michael Stipe’s voice annoys me. I know that’s not a very good reason to dislike a group, but it is what it is. At least the album is only 39 minutes long.

I am unfamiliar with this group, although I learned I am following them and liked 3 of their songs (sharing a Spotify account with my daughter). At first I wasn’t sure I was going to find much that interested me, but this album kind of grew on me as I listened to it. I’m not sure I’d choose to go back to it, but it’s not bad.

I liked this one quite a bit. Going into it I had no preconceived ideas about the artist, and obviously I can’t speak on the lyrics but overall it was pleasant background music while I worked. I’m not sure that “it’s pleasant and doesn’t distract me” mis the highest compliment you can pay an artist but I would throw this one on again if I’m looking for something to listen to while working on a project.

I’m not the biggest funk guy, but Parliament does it right! There were some definite bangers on this album.

I think everyone knows Lorde or at least the song Royals, which is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I wanted to do a punk cover of Royals with my last hand but we never got around to figuring it out. As for this album, I’m pleasantly surprised… it’s definitely not my usual style, but I’m a fam of her voice/vocal style. The accompaniment is sonically pleasing and I find it interesting enough that I’d circle back to it when I’m looking for background music.

I like this album, but don’t love it. I cannot hear Rod Stewart’s voice and not think I hear “Maggie”, hahaha! Overall though there were quite a few good songs, I was hoping for Ooh, La, La since I fell in love with that song when Tim Armstrong covered it. I could see myself digging a little deeper into the Faces/Small Faces catalogs.

Hmm, I know many people LOVE Nick Cave, but I’m not exactly feeling it. The musicianship is good, but if I’m being honest it’s kind of boring… I counted 2 songs with cat references, don’t get me wrong I love my cats, but I’m not often singing about them. Then you have all the biblical references, especially with his vocal range it gives me a budget Johnny Cash vibe, but maybe it’s my mood today… So it goes.

Maybe I’m overthinking this, but I don’t think a soundtrack should count as an album. That said this one was okay I suppose… I noticed some alternative percussion instruments, that was probably what stood out the most for me. Otherwise it was not super memorable for me.

Well, I got through the entire album, I can’t say much more than that. It’s fine, classic/southern(?) rock I suppose, but I wouldn’t be going back to it.

Son of a Preacher Man is a classic, the rest of the album does not measure up in my opinion.

I liked this more than I expected. The guitar riffs all sound very similar to me, but then again many of my own riffs sound like each other as well.

I didn’t get through all 3 discs but I don’t really need to hear all the piano demos to understand Elton John. A solid album, obviously Tiny Dancer is the main highlight, but Holiday Inn is another favorite.

It’s not bad, interesting sonically, but nothing reaches out and grabs my attention either. I’m not the biggest White Stripes guy anyway so that’s not a huge surprise to me.

I’ve always been a big fam of this album. It’s somehow darker and funnier than Nevermind. I enjoyed going back and listening to this one again, probably haven’t played the entire album in 15-20 years. Bleach is probably my favorite Nirvana album, but this one holds up well for being 30+ years old.

I’ve never really gotten into Duran Duran. It’s fine, but nothing that really excites my ear holes.

It’s fine, not bad background music, I probably liked it a tick more than I expected. They used some interesting alternatives to a traditional drum kit, but beyond that it’s kind pretty boring.

I had heard of this band, but for some reason I assumed they were an indie/pop-punk kind of vibe. This is darker and heavier (is indie/hardcore a thing?) than I expected, I kind of like it. This album is certainly not along the lines of my usual preferences, but I might look into the rest of their catalog.

Oh yes! I bought this on vinyl years ago, before I owned a record player. I’m a big fan of this album, listening to the remastered version on Spotify is a little weird, since my ears are trained to expect the original version but it’s a quality album, either way.

Nope! If I learned anything from Henry Rollins it is that I hate U2.

I definitely enjoyed this album, but it is pretty far removed from my normal rotation. I wish more soundtracks were done by single artists, it makes the album more cohesive. I might have to watch the movie (I’ve never seen it) to fully appreciate this one.

I’m not a fan, some of the instrumentation isn’t bad, but the majority of the scratching seems out of place. Overall it’s just not a very compelling album for me.

I’m in a crap mood today so that might be coloring my review here, but I just can’t get into this one. It’s fine, sometimes interesting sonically, but it fails to grab my attention.

This starts a little slow, but overall an amazing album. Crazy to think about what this was and what it inspired when it was first released.

It’s fine, but I’m not a huge fan. Skilled musicians, playing poppy 70s rock, but it doesn’t do much to excite me.

I am by no means a funk or jazz aficionado but at first listen, I am intrigued by the jazz-funk fusion going on here. Overall this was an excellent album, my daughter has played a version if Watermelon Man with the jazz band at her school so I was fairly familiar with that piece. I’m going to go all the way to 4 stars here because I liked this much more than I expected.

I’m not sure what’s happening here. Did someone ask “What if The Cure were upbeat, but still sad”?

Um, this is not really my jam. I guess it’s a little better than yesterday’s selection but not by much.

It’s whatever, 70s rock… the singles/hits are fine.

I don’t know if I like all jazz, but I like this jazz!

Nothing against Fiona Apple, but if I’m not mistaken this is the second of her albums on this list. Nothing against Fiona Apple, but I would not have thought her to be someone who produced 2 albums worthy of this list. As for this album specifically, I think I like this album a slight bit more than the other one we reviewed, but again it’s not something that blew me away.

Interesting music, I enjoyed this as background music. I’m not familiar enough with this genre to have much of an opinion on the album when compared to other works.

I work retail, so I’m not interested in anymore Christmas music. That said it is a little better than the Christmas music I hear in the mall all winter, so 2 stars I guess.

I like it slightly more than some other albums of this genre, but it’s still not my jam… 2 stars

A fine album, I think I like the lyrical messages more than the music. It’s good enough, but a little too mellow for me.

I don’t know how I feel about this one. Obviously talented musicians, great harmonies, but it just doesn’t do much for me. I saw them in the 90s and it was an enjoyable show, but I’ve never considered buying a CS&N album of even felt like I needed to hear one of their songs. It good enough, but maybe it’s just not for me.

I guess I liked this a little more than I expected, but I’m still not running out to buy a copy. Beautiful l, powerful voice, but the style isn’t exactly my jam. The Redman feature was easily my favorite track.

It not bad, kind of pre/proto-punk. I liked the simplicity of some of the bass lines. Overall it’s not something I’ll go back to, but it was okay.

It got better the longer I listened, but there is something about Bruce that doesn’t do it for me, but I can’t put ly finger on it. I know he is an excellent songwriter, so maybe it’s his vocal style, but that seems odd since I don’t usually mind non traditional voices.

I think everyone knows Paul Simon, but I wasn’t extremely familiar with this album. This turned out to be another album I liked more than I expected. It made for good background music, lots of poppy toe tapping moments.

Started a little slow, but once I got to I Wish it picked up a bit. I never realized the parallels between Pastime Paradise and Gangsters Paradise, that was a cool connection to discover.

Is this trip-hop? It’s okay, made for good background noise. I did get a little bored and skipped around towards the end.

I don’t hate this, kind of has a Leonard Cohen feel to the vocals. It’s more mellow than I usually gravitate towards but I guess ever crusty old punk rockers need to switch it up sometimes. It is not some that I will circle back to very, but I would not object to someone throwing this on either.

This sounds like Raunchy Rock and/or Roll, I like it! A couple songs with outrageous and/or questionable themes, but overall a pretty fun listen. It’s not necessarily an album to share with the kids, but I will try to remember to check out the rest of their catalog.

My parents own this record, so I’m fairly familiar with it. That said it’s not my favorite. I skipped around a bit, but nothing stood out or caught my attention. Regarding our last album: I must have left the room when Gang Bang came on… WTF? that song made me uncomfortable.

Mid, talented musicians, but interestingly I prefer the Billy Bragg & Wilco stuff to any of the Wilco stuff I’ve heard.

The good songs (singles?) are great, the musicianship is great… some of the other songs are only okay.

It was okay, decent background music while I was working. Probably not something I’ll come back for more of, but it was interesting enough that I didn’t skip around.

I liked this more than I would have expected. Knew nothing about the artist, but it’s pop/crooner style but with a bit more socially conscious lyrics. It’s not something I’ll probably circle back to, but it’s definitely interesting.

I have never been able to get into Depeche Mode. I don’t know if it’s too much synth or if it’s the vocals or the overall style, but they just don’t do much to move me. I like some of their songs okay when I’ve heard them covered by others, but that is not much of an endorsement.

Prince is another artist that I’ve never really gotten into. Obviously a super talented musician, but there was always something that made me hesitate to jump into the Prince fandom. That being said I actually liked this more than I expected. I was familiar with the singles but the later tracks were more enjoyable than I expected going into this one.

15 tracks for a total of 34 minutes! I love this album, it might be my favorite Black Flag album. I would go all the way to 5 stars, but there are a few songs that don’t quite match the energy of the rest of the album.

I don’t mind this, but it did go on a little too long for me. Interesting contrast between this and yesterday’s Black Flag album: 20 tracks, 121 minutes versus 15 tracks, 34 minutes. I guess I have a short attention span.

Before listening: I’m excited for this one, a band I’ve heard about many times, but one I’ve never really listened to. Hopefully they live up to the hype. After listening:

Michael Jackson is clearly talented and clearly not my jam.

Pretty standard 3 star album nothing too exciting but nothing too annoying either.

Interesting enough that I didn’t skip around. I expected more of this to sound like the title track, but the other stuff kept my attention for the most part.

Solid album, I like CCR. I know the hits but writing this rating a day later I can’t say I actually remember any of the other songs. Maybe that says more about me or the fact that I’ve usually got these on while working. Still a solid 3 stars probably should be a 4.

Oh, 80s synth pop… no thanks.

I usually try to write these ratings before reading my compatriot’s ratings. Today I’m glad I read theirs first. I too cannot get into this album/band. They feel like something I should enjoy but I just don’t.

I like Bowie and obviously respect his contributions to music and acting, but this album is kind of mid. It’s not bad, but it also wasn’t very memorable.