May 28 2024
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
In my personal collection on vinyl. Already one of my favorites. Under Pressure is a stand by classic by the band as is Disappearing later on the album. Red Eyes is another strong song early on this album. The melodic sounds are unique but do remind of certain feelings of the band The Cure as in the Mixed Up album variety. The use of a drum machine is a constant but it won’t get you out on the dance floor. When this album slows down, it really sleepwalks at a snail’s pace. Does he sing like Bob Dylan a little?
I never bought a second album from this band but I never regretted buying this album and go back to it frequently. I think anyone would appreciate the unquestionably unique sound they’ve created here.
4
May 29 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
Rage has always been a band who’s songs where incredibly power but I could only enjoy in small doses. I was a little late to the game with them. I do own this album and like most albums they put out there’s always 3-4 great songs while the rest are mediocre but consistent. Here Killing In Name Of and Wake Up are perfect examples of that.
Mixing in their music in a long playlist is never a bad idea, putting on the whole album through may be a bit taxing to most enthusiasts. I’m rating the entire album here, even though some songs are big standouts.
2
May 30 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
I never heard of this band. Lyrics are not English. The song arrangements are catchy and bluesy. I have a hard time getting past the singer and the language barrier.
I do like the guitar work though. Kinda fun I guess.
2
May 31 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
I do not own this album but I’ve heard it many times over. I was influenced greatly by the new grunge sounds of the early 90s. This album was a little shocking, due to the song choice and what their normal sound was.
It preceded Kurt Cobian’s death by a short time.
I’d rather remember Nirvana for the plugged in sound.
2
Jun 01 2024
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Arrival
ABBA
Would never buy an Abba album even if Bono covered them with U2. I know Dancing Queen, it’s the disco era. Another new sound for the times. Knowing Me Knowing you rings a bell. Fernando was another song on the radio.
All in all this duel vocal approach by these two powerful woman is the strength of the approach, unfortunately I could never buy this or add any of it to a playlist.
1
Jun 01 2024
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Jazz horns
2
Jun 02 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
3
Jun 03 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
A classic and a favorite
5
Jun 04 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Excellent arrangement. A classic. Even white boys got to shout.
4
Jun 05 2024
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
The 2001 return to form U2. After focusing on Pop in Europe, the band does the Beautiful Day album.
3
Jun 06 2024
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke and I Wish lead the way. A little too many ups and downs but a very diverse and powerful set of music by a legend.
3
Jun 08 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
4
Jun 11 2024
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
1982 heavy metal
3
Jun 12 2024
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
I have never heard anything by King Crimson. I’ve always heard the 1969 debut was excellent. I’ll be checking out more of the catalog after hearing this.
3
Jun 15 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
Ground breaking release spurring on the women’s movement but I’m not a cat person. I’m a male and a dog lover!
2
Jun 16 2024
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Nice
4
Jun 17 2024
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White Ladder
David Gray
2
Jun 18 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
5
Jun 19 2024
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
5
Jun 21 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
4
Jun 22 2024
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Frank does the “mess around”! Love Zappa - this is not my favorite- basically instrumental but it definitely has its moments
2
Jun 24 2024
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
2
Jun 28 2024
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Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
80s music by the icon myself - great work
4
Jun 29 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
No question
5
Jul 02 2024
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
3
Jul 04 2024
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The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
3
Jul 05 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
4
Jul 06 2024
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Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
This post grunge album from 2000 really works for little PJ. Great guitar strumming with an edge that keeps these lyrics flowing. The Radiohead influence takes it up a notch.
Listen to this one all the way though the first time.
4
Jul 07 2024
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
2
Jul 08 2024
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Station To Station
David Bowie
One of my least favorites by Bowie
2
Jul 20 2024
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
3
Jul 27 2024
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
4
Jul 29 2024
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Green
R.E.M.
3
Aug 03 2024
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
2
Aug 06 2024
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
4
Aug 10 2024
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
2
Aug 13 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
4
Aug 17 2024
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Young Americans
David Bowie
3
Aug 20 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
3
Aug 23 2024
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The Visitors
ABBA
1
Aug 24 2024
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
5
Aug 25 2024
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
2
Aug 27 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
5
Sep 03 2024
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Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
4
Sep 06 2024
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
2
Sep 10 2024
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
3
Sep 11 2024
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Solid Air
John Martyn
3
Sep 12 2024
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Scott 4
Scott Walker
3
Sep 13 2024
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5
Sep 20 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
2
Sep 23 2024
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
3
Oct 01 2024
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
3
Oct 04 2024
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
3
Oct 12 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
3
Oct 21 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
2
Oct 26 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
5
Oct 27 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
2
Nov 21 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4
Nov 22 2024
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
4