May 11 2024
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
This is definitely a slow burn. Not the sort of music to give instant satisfaction or hit you with the catchy tunes. I think I could love this after another 20 listens but after 1 listen it hasn't grabbed me. I can see the influence this could have had on Radiohead and there change going forward from Ok Computer to KidA and beyond. Very interesting listen but not engaging enough to be an instant love.
3
May 12 2024
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Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
Although I have enjoyed Spiritualized tracks before I found this a hard listen. The tracks seemed to blend over each other and I was wanting some change and development. Thought the first track was best
2
May 13 2024
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Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
Not really my thing. It started off well with the intro, but the mix of metal guitars, cringe juvenile references to themselves and hip hop doesn't work. Shame as when it was more mellow it was getting somewhere.
2
May 14 2024
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
Sounds like an Austin Powers music night. Not engaging enough for me.
1
May 15 2024
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
Had a few good tracks the elevated above general 70s rock but I didn't find it that interesting as a whole album.
2
May 16 2024
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
A few good tracks that I was aware of before this 1st album listen. There are too may samey tracks though and not the variety to make it interesting.
3
May 17 2024
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Like Water For Chocolate
Common
Interesting samples but ruined by the nigger this, nigger that rapping
2
May 18 2024
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Frank
Amy Winehouse
A good listen, already familiar with Amy from back to black. First time listening to this. Her vocals carry this and it would need several listens to fully appreciate.
3
May 19 2024
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Tago Mago
Can
I was aware of their 'hits' before but hadn't listened to this album before. It is a fascinating listen and like nothing I have heard before. You can tell that this has had major influence on many bands and genres following its release. This is an album that I will listen to many times again, memorable.
4
May 20 2024
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Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
1
May 21 2024
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Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
A lot better than I thought. I was aware of a couple of tracks before but was surprised what a decent listen this was
3
May 22 2024
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Can't stand the man
1
May 23 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
Would rather listen to the real punk/new wave rather than this 20 year's too late sanitized rubbish. Not for me
1
May 24 2024
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Fromohio
fIREHOSE
I liked the 'live' sounding recording of this. Most tracks were hit and miss. Not really my thing but okay.
2
May 25 2024
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Excellent album. Will listen again
4
May 26 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Still sounding fresh and vibrant after 50 years. Excellent
4
May 27 2024
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Debut
Björk
A Debut solo album from the unique and influential singer. Highs and lows within but always interesting.
4
May 28 2024
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Pieces Of The Sky
Emmylou Harris
Bit too old school country for me. Liked a couple of tracks
2
May 29 2024
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Space Ritual
Hawkwind
Oh dear.....
1
May 30 2024
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The Healer
John Lee Hooker
2
May 31 2024
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Broken English
Marianne Faithfull
Really surprised how good this was. A good listen
3
Jun 01 2024
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Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Hadn't really listened to an album by Van before and this was decent. Great vocals and the music didn't sound too sixties.
3
Jun 02 2024
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Duck Stab/Buster & Glen
The Residents
Absolute drivel. Why the fuck is this included???
1
Jun 03 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
I remember this from the time, especially message in a bottle. Sort of pleasantly washes over you rather than grabbing you by the throat. An average album
2
Jun 04 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Not for me at all
1
Jun 05 2024
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At Budokan
Cheap Trick
A good live album.
2
Jun 06 2024
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
Not as good as I was expecting.
2
Jun 07 2024
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Nah
1
Jun 08 2024
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The Only Ones
The Only Ones
Decent, another girl another planet is on a different level to other tracks
3
Jun 09 2024
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S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
5th rate Beatles
2
Jun 10 2024
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Street Signs
Ozomatli
Not available to stream. Remove please
1
Jun 11 2024
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Shleep
Robert Wyatt
Bah!!!
1
Jun 12 2024
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Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
Some stand out tracks but some fillers too. Overall decent but not their best
3
Jun 13 2024
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Snivilisation
Orbital
An interesting listen.
3
Jun 14 2024
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Nixon
Lambchop
One stand out track I knew from before, pleasant background music
2
Jun 15 2024
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Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Already a favourite of mine
4
Jun 16 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Not my thing
2
Jun 17 2024
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Slanted And Enchanted
Pavement
not great
2
Jun 18 2024
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Safe As Milk
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
not my thing
2
Jun 19 2024
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Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
oh dear
1
Jun 20 2024
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Good album with some stand out tracks
3
Jun 21 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
meh
2
Jun 22 2024
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Parachutes
Coldplay
Brought this when it came out. Good but not great debut album
3
Jun 23 2024
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Pretty chilled put but not exciting
2
Jun 24 2024
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Private Dancer
Tina Turner
was horrific on the 80s couldn't listen to this
1
Jun 25 2024
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
Not a great debut.
2
Jun 26 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
1
Jun 27 2024
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White Light / White Heat
The Velvet Underground
pretentious drivel
1
Jun 28 2024
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Blackstar
David Bowie
Excellent final album from the superstar of music
4
Jun 29 2024
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Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
This has some good tracks but they bleed into one.
2
Jun 30 2024
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Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
The Killing Moon, I bought as 12 inch single when it came out. An excellent track that is so much better than anything else on this album
2
Jul 01 2024
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
An okay debut. Quite raw production, not too polished but no absolute bangers here
2
Jul 02 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Already very familiar with this album. A great listen
3
Jul 03 2024
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You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
Morrissey is unique, there are those that adore him and those that loathe him. I am somewhere in-between. This is a decent album but not as good as his debut solo album .
3
Jul 04 2024
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High Violet
The National
Familiar with this album. Some great tracks
4
Jul 05 2024
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Moon Safari
Air
Bought this on CD 25 years ago and have listened regularly since. It is a classic
4
Jul 06 2024
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Sounds really dated and much better music from this period around. Washes over you
1
Jul 07 2024
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
Some tracks okay, like the vocals.Not a great blues fan
2
Jul 09 2024
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Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
Really surprised how good this was
3
Jul 10 2024
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Double Nickels On The Dime
Minutemen
Americans don't do punk. Mostly boring and pretentious
2
Jul 11 2024
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Live Through This
Hole
Not as good as I thought it would be.
2
Jul 12 2024
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Dare!
The Human League
From my youth, had this album and in the UK that year Human League were Huge! Some has past the test of time some hasn't. 3 out of 5
3
Jul 13 2024
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Ys
Joanna Newsom
very long songs with a dire vocal
1
Jul 14 2024
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Take Me Apart
Kelela
Nothing to get excited about, same boring rhythm and fades into dreary background music
1
Jul 15 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
Overrated at the tine and still
1
Jul 16 2024
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Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
Organ was annoying after a few tracks. Reward is a good track
2
Jul 17 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
I was expecting a classic instead i get hippy lyrics , boring music and a very dated sound.
1
Jul 18 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Had this album in various forms for decades. It ages really well, still sounds fresh and engaging, a reggae classic
4
Jul 19 2024
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Infected
The The
A bit of a surprise that it sounded nothing like their tracks I was familiar with. Nothing really grabbed me though
2
Jul 20 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
I used to be a huge fan, from their debut to Joshua tree, all bought on vinyl on day of release. They then started to bore me an Bono become insufferable. I never bought or hardly listened to any of their releases. I hoped I may have missed something but listening to this dull flaccid awful album shows I had good judgement. A travesty to be on the top 1000, this is becoming a theme.
2
Jul 21 2024
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Wasn't my thing back in the day and haven't changed my mind
2
Jul 22 2024
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The Slider
T. Rex
I am old ..T Rex's 20th century boy was the first single I ever bought as an 8 year old in 1973. My sister had the Metal Giru single and soon after I bought a 'hits' album of Marc Bolan & Trex. Since then I have never tired of their music. Marc was taken way too early and at the time was helping Punk and new wave bands by them appearing in his show in UK. This album is still fresh all the way through a solid 4 out of 5
4
Jul 23 2024
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Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
Not Lydons best. Public image the single is a fantastic track, nothing else matches it.
3
Jul 24 2024
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Vespertine
Björk
Very interesting listen. I think this might be a grower and will listen again.
3
Jul 25 2024
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Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Interesting, not sure if its really my thing though
2
Jul 26 2024
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Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Knew most of the tracks on the album but hadn't listened for a long time. Sounded fresh and vibrant, some great tracks
4
Jul 27 2024
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Nah
1
Jul 28 2024
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16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
A decent album with sone good tracks a 3 put of 5
3
Jul 29 2024
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Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
Really enjoyed this album.
4
Jul 30 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
Bought this when it came out and return to it every so often. Good album
4
Jul 31 2024
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Elastica
Elastica
Post punk goodness
3
Aug 01 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
A very good album. Lots of variety. One of my favourites from 21st century
4
Aug 02 2024
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Unhalfbricking
Fairport Convention
Great cover, a couple of good tracks but not really my thing
2
Aug 03 2024
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The Rise & Fall
Madness
Not their best, other than 2 tracks not a patch on the energy of their first 2 albums that are classics
2
Aug 04 2024
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Never been a fan. It has some history vut apart from a couple of tracks not great
2
Aug 05 2024
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Some good tracks some not so good. For its age the recording wasn't that great. 2 to 3 star
2
Aug 06 2024
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
Bog standard really 2.5 out of 5
2
Aug 07 2024
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Leftism
Leftfield
Bought this when ot was released. Still listen occasionally. Some good tracks.
3
Aug 08 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
At the tome this cane out I was into punk and reggae so this would have been a never listen to band. This is actually not a bad debut album, bit pub rock
3
Aug 09 2024
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Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
no no no
1
Aug 10 2024
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
Another truly overrated performer. Fu**ing awful vocal
1
Aug 11 2024
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The Libertines
The Libertines
starts well but gets tiring
2
Aug 12 2024
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
Not their best. Really poor
2
Aug 13 2024
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
A decent album from the 80s. I like Lloyd cole
3
Aug 14 2024
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
was enjoying the first couple of tracks then was hit with some crappy 80s heavy metal boring shit. A couple of really good tracks but too much crap
2
Aug 15 2024
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So Much For The City
The Thrills
okayish
2
Aug 16 2024
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Spiderland
Slint
started off interesting then become boring
2
Aug 17 2024
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Metal Box
Public Image Ltd.
I bought this as a real metal box when it came out with 4, 12 inch singles in a metal tin. It is not an easy listen but I think there are a few gems here. Hasn't aged greatly but an important album for the time.
3
Aug 18 2024
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Live At The Regal
B.B. King
Decent recording for a live gig in 60s but not really my thing
2
Aug 19 2024
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Harvest
Neil Young
Apart from one song a completely overhyped and disappointing album. Whiny voice almost as bad as Dylans
2
Aug 20 2024
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1999
Prince
Starts of well then fizzles out
2
Aug 21 2024
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
Nothing great here. The cover of love hurts is ok
1
Aug 22 2024
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D
White Denim
Not great as an Indie fan
2
Aug 23 2024
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Arular
M.I.A.
not setting the world on fire
2
Aug 24 2024
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The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
not for me
1
Aug 25 2024
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Be
Common
nah
1
Aug 26 2024
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I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
First few tracks I liked but then it become a bit samey
3
Aug 27 2024
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Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
Bought this when it came out. Still sounds good
4
Aug 28 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
okay as background music. Doesn't excite me
2
Aug 29 2024
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Odelay
Beck
Thought this would be better, disappointing
2
Aug 30 2024
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Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
interesting but not in a great way
2
Aug 31 2024
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
not my thing
1
Sep 01 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
very good album. Had this when it was released. Gone too soon
4
Sep 02 2024
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Excellent album. The dub version of this album (Garveys Ghost) is in my top 20 albums of all time
4
Sep 03 2024
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
bit of a drone after a while, expected more from the late to the party punks
2
Sep 04 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
More interesting as a historical document more than enjoyable, I think you had to be there.
2
Sep 05 2024
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Sunshine Superman
Donovan
nah
1
Sep 06 2024
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I See You
The xx
I like the xx but this is not their best
3
Sep 07 2024
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
don't like this band overrated
1
Sep 08 2024
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Liege And Lief
Fairport Convention
not my thing
1