Jun 02 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
9/10.
5
Jun 03 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
9/10.
5
Jun 04 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
7/10.
4
Jun 05 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
8/10.
4
Jun 06 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
10/10.
5
Jun 07 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
5/10.
3
Jun 08 2024
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The Yes Album
Yes
9/10.
5
Jun 09 2024
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
8/10.
4
Jun 10 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
9/10.
5
Jun 11 2024
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The Band
The Band
7/10.
4
Jun 12 2024
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
It was a somewhat unsettling listen, lyric-wise. It had an interesting energy to it. 6/10.
3
Jun 13 2024
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Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
7/10. It had a really nice soulful vibe to it. Four long songs. I like long songs. :)
4
Jun 14 2024
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Dry
PJ Harvey
9/10. Nice rock music. Great vocals. I really enjoyed its artistry. :)
5
Jun 15 2024
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Kid A
Radiohead
10/10.
5
Jun 16 2024
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
6/10. Somewhat underwhelming, and not as interesting as I thought that it would be. I prefer "Harvest". :)
3
Jun 17 2024
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Tank Battles
Dagmar Krause
8/10. I love the unique vocals, and strong messages. It was a delightful and unique experience to listen to this album. However, the album could have been slightly shorter. :)
4
Jun 18 2024
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Play
Moby
8/10. It was a really pleasant listen. Somehow, the two hours of length didn't seem too excessive. There was a nice variety. I like electronic music. :)
4
Jun 19 2024
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Van Halen
Van Halen
9/10.
5
Jun 20 2024
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Heartattack And Vine
Tom Waits
6/10.
3
Jun 21 2024
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A Night At The Opera
Queen
10/10. It's a masterpiece. :)
5
Jun 22 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
9/10.
5
Jun 23 2024
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
8/10.
4
Jun 24 2024
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Made In Japan
Deep Purple
7/10.
4
Jun 25 2024
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
7/10. Really innovative, and a great listen, but it gets a little bit boring over time. :)
4
Jun 26 2024
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With The Beatles
Beatles
8/10. The Beatles are great!!! :)
4
Jun 27 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
8/10. It had some really nice tracks, but also some boring fillers. :)
4
Jun 28 2024
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Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
It is a nice, and standard 1960's album. 7/10.
4
Jun 29 2024
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
8/10.
4
Jun 30 2024
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Moondance
Van Morrison
6/10. It was pleasant, but not too groundbreaking or intriguing. :)
3
Jul 01 2024
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
7/10. Pleasant experience. This style of music is really great. Not as vibrant as Fela Kuti's music, but it's great!!! :)
3
Jul 02 2024
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Boston
Boston
9/10. Really great 1970's rock music. :)
5
Jul 03 2024
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
8/10. I liked it more than Elephant, and it had quite a few fun tracks on it. :)
4
Jul 04 2024
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The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
5/10. It had some nice beats, but I'm simply not much of a fan of rap music in general. At least it's not trap.
3
Jul 05 2024
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Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
7/10. Nice 1980's vibes. :)
4
Jul 06 2024
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
3/10. Far too whiny for my taste. Also, I'm not really a fan of rap music.
2
Jul 07 2024
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
6/10. It was a fun listen, but it wasn't too remarkable, in my opinion. :)
3
Jul 08 2024
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Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
6/10. Pleasant music with some nice beats to it.
3
Jul 09 2024
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
7/10. Pleasant folk album. :)
4
Jul 10 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
8/10. Nice blues.
4
Jul 11 2024
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Scum
Napalm Death
It's a 7/10 for me, but I have to give it five stars. This pushes metal music to the extreme. You need to hear it to believe it. This is very much an album that everybody should experience at least once. Sheer brutality and madness. I love it.
5
Jul 12 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
8/10. The Cure have a great style. :)
4
Jul 13 2024
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
9/10. One of my favourite jazz records. :)
5
Jul 14 2024
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Lazer Guided Melodies
Spiritualized
6/10. Pleasant, but not the best thing ever.
3
Jul 15 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
10 out of freaking 10. I repeat, 10 out of freaking 10.
Personally, I am not a fan of rap music. However, Rage Against the Machine is a big fat exception for me. They combine dope metal, and sick rapping.
The songs in this album are memorable, well-written, and still relevant over thirty years after its release.
Let's not forget about the fact that Maynard James Keenan has been featured on its track Know Your Enemy. He is my absolute FAVOURITE singer, and sadly, this album appears to be the only one in this 1001 album thing in which he is featured.
Anyway, this album is a 10/10. It certainly is a must-listen album. :)
5
Jul 16 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
7/10. It is a solid album with a lot of catchy hits. :)
4
Jul 17 2024
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The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
6/10. It is an indie album. Unfortunately, some of the tracks stood out as particularly...bad. Sorry.
3
Jul 18 2024
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Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
5/10. It had some nice songs on it, but it felt a little bit too long.
2
Jul 19 2024
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Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
7/10. It has some nice songs on it. Although, it didn't feel too groundbreaking. :)
4
Jul 20 2024
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3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
7/10. Nice soul music. :)
4
Jul 21 2024
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
7/10. Great reggae album. It was relaxing, and an overall great listen. :)
4
Jul 22 2024
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
8/10. Bob Dylan's voice sounded really interesting on this album. In general, I like his style. This album had a lot of great tracks. The really long track at the end of the album was an interesting inclusion. :)
4
Jul 23 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
8/10. I'm ashamed by how much I enjoyed this album.
4
Jul 24 2024
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
6/10. Pleasant, but somewhat boring.
3
Jul 25 2024
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
5/10.
I found the album to be fairly disappointing. This is mainly because I had really high expectations. I am a fan of Pink Floyd, and prog is my favourite genre. In my opinion, Pink Floyd is the single best band to ever grace this Earth (not to be confused with my favourite band; that one is TOOL).
Because of the sheer spectacular musicianship that takes place in Pink's Floyd music, as well as Syd Barrett's status as one of Pink Floyd's founders, I expected this album to be a masterpiece. However, it was a letdown. In fact, it felt below average in comparison to most of the albums in the 1001 album project which I've reviewed so far, let alone one that came from a founder of the single greatest band to ever exist on the face of the Earth.
The tracks seemed to be boring, and they seemed to fall flat. The heap of outtakes that capped this album made the experience a lot less pleasant.
While I would give this a 3/5 if it were by some average ol' hippie Joe doin' a solo album, I will give this a 1/5 instead, given the circumstance that this album is by a Pink Floyd founder.
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Jul 26 2024
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Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
7/10. It isn't anything particularly remarkable, nor does it really belong on a list of 1001 must-listen albums, but I like its style. :)
4
Jul 27 2024
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The Next Day
David Bowie
10/10. David Bowie was a remarkable musician. I find it incredible that he was able to maintain such a good style of music late in his career. Unless I am mistaken, David Bowie has been included in the 1001 album list a whopping nine times, and he definitely deserves it.
5
Jul 28 2024
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Wild Wood
Paul Weller
7/10. It's a pleasant listen, but not too remarkable. :)
4
Jul 29 2024
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John Barleycorn Must Die
Traffic
7/10. It's another 1970's rock album. :)
4
Jul 30 2024
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
10/10. :)
This is such a fun disco album! The music is funky and groovy. The vocals are great. The melodies are great. There is a lot of good bass. There are a lot of good strings. :)
I totally would recommend this album. It definitely belongs on the list of 1001 must-listen albums. :)
5
Jul 31 2024
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Kollaps
Einstürzende Neubauten
10/10.
Forget about what other people are saying about this album. THIS is truly a must-listen album. There are far too many unremarkable albums in this 1001 album project. This is not one of them. This is incredible, and revolutionary.
5
Aug 01 2024
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Disraeli Gears
Cream
10/10. :)
This is the third 10/10 that I have been given!!! :)
Personally, I love Cream. They are a fantastic band.
The songs SWLABR, Strange Brew, World of Pain, Tales of Brave Ulysses, and Outside Woman Blues are all really memorable masterpieces.
Among the sea of 1960's psychedelic rock albums in this 1001 album project, this one is absolutely among the superior ones.
I wish that there were more Cream albums in the project. I really don't think that The Byrds need to be featured a whopping five times in the project. They're really not as good as Cream.
5
Aug 02 2024
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Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
8/10.
This is a really interesting album in comparison to other punk albums.
I felt some retro vibes. The vocals were interesting. In general, I enjoy punk music with female vocals over punk music with male vocals. :)
4
Aug 03 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
8.5/10. This is a fun album. The Weight is a great song! :)
4
Aug 04 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
9/10. Great vocals, great music, and great songs. It has a really nice, and enchanting vibe to it. :)
5
Aug 05 2024
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Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
7/10. It gave me Michael Jackson vibes. It had a nice, mellow, and groovy vibe, but it was a bit too underwhelming for me personally. :)
4
Aug 06 2024
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
10/10.
I am a sucker for this kind of hard rock music. It featured great songs after great songs.
I felt a lot of really good vibrations while listening to it.
I should check out more of ZZ Top's work. This was sick! :)
5
Aug 07 2024
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
5/10.
It is listenable, but far too forgettable. I will probably forget everything about this album within one week.
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Aug 08 2024
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10. 10/10.
Rust in Peace is one of my favourite albums of all time. In my opinion, it is THE best metal album of all time.
I'm a fan of Megadeth, and I've already listened to this album several times.
There is spectacular guitar work, and spectacular drumming throughout this album.
It starts with Holy Wars...The Punishment Due, which is arguably one of the best first tracks for any album. It was my second-favourite song for some time.
Then comes Hangar 18. Another great song. Then comes Take No Prisoners. Then comes Five Magics, and so on.
Tornado of Souls is one of the most impressive songs, in my opinion.
The album ends with Rust in Peace...Polaris. What a great track to finish this masterpiece of an album.
40 minutes and 48 seconds of metal bliss.
If you've never listened to this album, do yourself a favour, and listen to it.
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Aug 09 2024
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Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
8/10.
I'm going to be honest here: Prior to listening to this album, I surfed through its negative reviews. I was expecting myself to really hate it. I honestly really enjoyed listening to this album. Perhaps I would have liked it less if I had higher expectations. There was a lot of nice variety in here. It was cool. :)
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Aug 10 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
10/10.
It's Led freaking Zeppelin. :)
This album is bliss from the start to the finish, and the tetralogy of Led Zeppelin's first four works is arguably the most important out of any other tetralogy. :)
5
Aug 11 2024
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
3/10.
This album really bored me. It felt never-ending. I think that it's cool that this album revived some of Woody Guthrie's old works, but it doesn't make the album any more pleasant to listen to.
Just because it's an important record doesn't mean that it's a must-listen.
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Aug 12 2024
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Face to Face
The Kinks
7/10. It features some really fun, and pleasant 1960's rock songs. :)
4
Aug 13 2024
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Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
8.5/10. It was a pleasure to listen to this. Female-fronted punk music is great, and I also enjoyed its retro vibes. Its first track is amazing!!! :)
4
Aug 14 2024
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The Libertines
The Libertines
6/10. It sounds like a generic indie album.
3
Aug 15 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
8/10.
It's a really innovative jazz album. Totally excellent. :)
4
Aug 16 2024
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
7.5/10. Smooth music. It's really revolutionary, but it isn't my favourite album. :)
4
Aug 17 2024
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
9/10. I love fun and ethnic albums. :)
5
Aug 18 2024
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
4.5/10.
Honestly, I wasn't as fond of the album as everybody else seems to be. Something about it just doesn't click for me.
2
Aug 19 2024
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
6/10.
It features a lot of really nice jazz songs. However, I wish that it wasn't over three bloody hours long.
3
Aug 20 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
9/10.
Trip hop is a really cool music genre. This is an innovative album. :)
5
Aug 21 2024
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Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
7.5/10.
Really nice and pleasant soft jazz. :)
4
Aug 22 2024
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The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
9.5/10.
The vocals and instrumentation are incredible. It's heavy, and great!!! :)
5
Aug 23 2024
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
6/10.
It's not as bad as other reviewers appear to be calling this album, but it still isn't a masterpiece by any means.
It isn't anything special, but it was pleasant, and it certainly has its audience.
3
Aug 24 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
7/10.
It's repetitive, but the mixing is really cool. :)
4
Aug 25 2024
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Fifth Dimension
The Byrds
6/10. It's an important record, but it isn't really my favourite one. Although, it does have some great tunes!!! :)
3
Aug 26 2024
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
9.5/10.
Beautifully-arranged music, long songs, amazing instrumentation, and so on. I dig it, and I really wish that there were more Mike Oldfield albums in this 1001 album project. :)
5
Aug 27 2024
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
8/10. Bob Dylan is a master of folk music. Despite the simplicity of this album, it is really enjoyable. :)
4
Aug 28 2024
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Like Water For Chocolate
Common
6/10.
The first half of the album featured some really nice rap. However, I feel like the album got a bit dull towards the end. Overall, it's a nice album. :)
3
Aug 29 2024
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
6.5/10.
It is decent indie rock album. I prefer the Pixies' work over this solo album. :)
3
Aug 30 2024
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
9/10.
While Kanye West is a terrible person, I must admit that this album is a masterpiece. This is coming from a non-rap fan.
I would have given this album five stars if it weren't a Kanye West album.
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Aug 31 2024
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
10/10.
This album is a classic with many stunning masterpieces. Do I dare say that I like this album more than any of the Beatles' albums? Yes, I do. :)
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five is one of my absolute favourite songs ever. It makes me really happy. :)
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Sep 01 2024
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Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
8/10. It was very interesting, and not what I expected in a hip hop album at all. The first half was really interesting, and cool, while the album wore off as it progressed. :)
4
Sep 02 2024
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Connected
Stereo MC's
10/10.
W O W!!!!! I really didn't expect this album to be THIS good!!!!! :)
Hip hop music isn't my cup of tea. However, something about this album in particular just hit me in all the right spots, and scratched all of the right itches in my brain. It's nothing short of absolutely enjoyable.
The instrumentation is dope, and so were the vocals. The album did not get dull over time.
While I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed Rage Against the Machine's self-titled album, it's pretty freaking close to being as enjoyable as that album.
I certainly plan on re-listening to this album in the near future. :)
5
Sep 03 2024
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
6/10.
It features some really nice, and smooth music, but I don't really vibe with it that much. :)
3
Sep 04 2024
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Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
8/10.
It's a really sick punk album!!! :)
It didn't get dull over time, which is unfortunately something that I typically get from punk albums.
4
Sep 05 2024
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O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
8/10.
Either I'm starting to get more into rap, or I'm simply getting better rap albums in this project. This is a really sick, and dope album!!! :)
Perhaps I'm simply biased, since Ice-T has a photo of him with Lemmy Kilmister as one of his photos on Spotify.
4
Sep 06 2024
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
4/10. Nothing particularly memorable.
2
Sep 07 2024
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
9/10.
I love nerdy new wave with a whole lotta bass! :)
5
Sep 08 2024
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
7/10.
In my opinion, the music is sick, but the album isn't too memorable. :)
4
Sep 09 2024
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The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
8/10.
It's dope, and it's dark.
4
Sep 10 2024
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
8.5/10.
It features a nice blend of funk and rock. I like its sound. :)
4
Sep 11 2024
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
8.5/10. :)
The music is great, but the vocals aren't my cup of tea. :)
4
Sep 12 2024
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
9.5/10.
Early hip hop is so fun!!!!! The beats and vocals were both great. I would love to join the crew in the album cover. :)
5
Sep 13 2024
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
10/10.
What an utter masterpiece. Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest bands of all time. A lot of my favourite Led Zeppelin songs are on this absolute STUNNER of an album!!! :)
5
Sep 14 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
10/10.
This is one of my absolute freaking favourite albums in this 1001 album project!!!
I fell in love with it when I first listened to it!!! It is possibly my favourite pop album of all time!!!!! :)
5
Sep 15 2024
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
7/10.
This is the album that I was assigned on my birthday. It's a decent folk album. It's pleasant, but a tad boring. :)
4
Sep 16 2024
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New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
8/10. :)
I love new wave! I've heard more remarkable new wave albums, but this is still a solid, and enjoyable album!!! :)
4
Sep 17 2024
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
8/10. :)
It features some nice melodies, and some great songs. :)
4
Sep 18 2024
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
7.5/10. :)
The vocals on this album are great. I loved hearing the excited audience in the background. :)
4
Sep 19 2024
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Rum Sodomy & The Lash
The Pogues
8/10.
While listening to the album, I kept on thinking to myself: "What the hell am I listening to?". I loved it! It is original. It's unique. It's dope! :)
Because of the originality, I'm giving this 5 stars instead of 4 stars. :)
5
Sep 20 2024
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
8/10. :)
It's a brilliant record. Although, it did get somewhat dull over time. :)
4
Sep 21 2024
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The Clash
The Clash
5/10.
For some reason, I just don't get The Clash. I am aware that they are an extremely important, talented, and revolutionary band. However, there is something about them that I simply don't get. Sorry.
3
Sep 22 2024
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More Specials
The Specials
7/10. :)
It's a decent and funky ska album. Ska is fun. :)
4
Sep 23 2024
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Hypnotised
The Undertones
6.5/10.
First of all, that album cover is probably the most horrible album cover that I have ever seen. I have no idea what the inspiration behind putting a photo of yourself eating a lobster on a punk album called "Hypnotised" was.
Horrid album cover aside, the album is a decent punk album. :)
3
Sep 24 2024
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
9.5/10.
This is a revolutionary album that pioneered hard rock and metal music. Rainbow is one of my absolute favourite bands, so it's great to see some pre-Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore work in this 1001 album project. Although, I am disappointed by the fact that there aren't any Rainbow albums in the project. :)
5
Sep 25 2024
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Third/Sister Lovers
Big Star
6.5/10.
In my opinion, it isn't too remarkable of a listen. I prefer #1 Record. I liked the cover of Femme Fatale. :)
3
Sep 26 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
6/10.
Quality is objective. Taste is subjectively. Objectively, this is one of the greatest and most innovative rap albums of all time. However, subjectively, it just doesn't do much for me. Sorry. :)
3
Sep 27 2024
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White Ladder
David Gray
2.5/10.
It just went on and on and on. It really bored me. It's really not my vibe at all. My favourite part of the experience was when I got a Bon Jovi advertisement on Spotify. Sorry.
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Sep 28 2024
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
100/10.
Where do I begin? It's The Dark Side of the freaking Moon. It is one of the best albums of all time.
Every single second of this album is pure perfection. I believe that anybody who says that this is a bad album is an edgy try-hard.
If music were like clay and stones, Pink Floyd would be top-tier sculptors who sculpt royalty.
Pink Floyd is the best freaking band to ever touch this Earth.
5
Sep 29 2024
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Olympia 64
Jacques Brel
7.5/10.
I don't know why, but this album may just be the album that matched my expectations the best. I literally got chills because this album sounds EXACTLY like what I thought it would sound, from the vocals, to the instrumentation.
Expectations aside, this is a solid album. The music is beautiful. :)
4
Sep 30 2024
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Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
8.5/10.
The album did feel a little bit overdone, but I really enjoyed it. :)
4
Oct 01 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
4.5/10.
The instrumentation in a lot of the tracks is really great. However, good Lord, those vocals are giving me a bloody headache. They sound whiny, and are making it extremely difficult to enjoy the album.
I hear a lot of rock influences. I think that it would have been great if they would have performed their vocals in a different manner. Perhaps actual metal screaming, rather than whiny shouting would have lifted this album up to a 9/10.
Perhaps if I listen to the Beastie Boys more, I will acquire a taste for the vocals, and begin loving this album. For example, Dave Mustaine's vocals are an acquired taste which I have acquired, and I LOVE Megadeth.
I would like to note that No Sleep Till Brooklyn is a standout track for me, personally. :)
2
Oct 02 2024
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Damaged
Black Flag
8/10.
Really sick. Really influential. I love its energy!!! :)
4
Oct 03 2024
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Group Sex
Circle Jerks
7/10.
It is chaotic, but in a good way. I am astounded by its short length. I listen to Dream Theater, so I've heard many songs that are longer than this album. :)
4
Oct 04 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
6.5/10.
It has a lot of great tunes on it, but it wasn't that intriguing for me, personally. :)
3
Oct 05 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
7.5/10.
It was performed really well. However, the album feels far too long.
4
Oct 06 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
9.5/10.
It's bloody Anthrax. They are among the big four thrash metal bands!!!
The album is dope, and revolutionary. It features a plethora of amazing riffs!!! :)
5
Oct 07 2024
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Beautiful Freak
Eels
8/10.
It's another pleasant album. It's softer in some places, and heavier in others. It's not my favourite album of all time, but it's a nice album. :)
4
Oct 08 2024
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Live At Leeds
The Who
7.5/10.
I don't mind live albums. The Who is a legendary band! :)
4
Oct 09 2024
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Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
6.5/10. :)
The music is intriguing. However, it somewhat went through one ear, and out the other.
3
Oct 10 2024
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Django Django
Django Django
9.5/10.
I have no idea what just happened, but I loved every minute of it!!! :)
5
Oct 11 2024
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
7/10.
The first half of the album is great, but the album wears off over time. :)
4
Oct 12 2024
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
8.5/10.
Really original. I like the dynamics in this album. It's really unlike other albums in its style. :)
4
Oct 13 2024
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Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
9/10.
Oh, this one is definitely nice! Smooth and ethnic jazz! :)
5
Oct 14 2024
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What's That Noise?
Coldcut
7.5/10.
It's not the greatest electronica album of all time. However, it still has its gems, namely "People Hold on" and "Smoke Dis One". :)
4
Oct 15 2024
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
6.5/10.
Oh, nice! This album generated only a couple of hours after I listened to it. :)
Elvis Costello's music isn't my cup of tea. It gives me R.E.M. vibes, but with some added blandness, and less memorability.
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Oct 16 2024
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
7.5/10.
Hip hop is not my cup of tea. This album is over two hours long. Yet, somehow, I did not grow tired of this album while listening to it. It managed to stay fresh throughout its two-hour time-span. I need to give it credit for that. However, I will give it four stars instead of five stars, since I didn't enjoy it the same way I enjoyed the albums that I gave 5 stars. :)
4
Oct 17 2024
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
6/10.
It sounds like a generic punk album to me. :)
3
Oct 18 2024
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The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
8.5/10.
This is so weird and unsettling. I love it!!! :)
5
Oct 19 2024
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
6/10.
Too underwhelming for my taste. :)
3
Oct 20 2024
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Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
8.5/10.
Haunting and melancholic. Really enjoyable. :)
4
Oct 21 2024
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
6/10.
I love 1970's hard rock. However, this one didn't really get to me. It didn't match my vibe very well. :)
3
Oct 22 2024
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
3.5/10.
While I understand that this album is really important, and has its fair share of devoted fans, it really isn't for me. The music gave me a massive headache, and I constantly waited for the album to end. It was an incredibly unpleasant experience for me, personally.
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Oct 23 2024
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Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
8/10.
Dope hard rock album!!! :)
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Oct 24 2024
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
9/10.
Great vibes. It's one of the most important live albums of all time. :)
Peter Frampton got inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a few days ago, and I watched the ceremony. I think that his induction was incredible!!! :)
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Oct 25 2024
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
The Incredible String Band
8/10.
One of the most perplexing albums in the 1001 album list. It's confusing, but in a good way. It has nice ethnic elements. I understand why it may not be everybody's cup of tea. :)
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Oct 26 2024
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
10/10.
I'm sorry, but who gave this album the authority to slap THIS hard? This is a banger!!! I was in a terrible mood, and for some reason, listening to this album made me feel a lot better.
The delivery of the raps was really exciting. I love the incorporation of hard rock in several tracks (namely Walk This Way and Raising Hell).
This is a really memorable album. I honestly expected to dislike it, but I was wrong. This album is absolutely brilliant!!! :)
I wish that modern-day rap music sounded more like this instead of the mumble-filled jargon with the most uninspired lyrics and instrumentation possible.
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Oct 27 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
8/10.
There are various interesting styles in this album. It's a fun listen!!! :)
4
Oct 28 2024
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
9/10.
In my opinion, 1970's hard rock is hard to get wrong. This isn't the most innovative album of all time, but it is still thoroughly enjoyable!!! :)
5
Oct 29 2024
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
7.5/10.
It's a very pleasant album with many great melodies. :)
4
Oct 30 2024
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Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
8/10.
I got Raising Hell in the database four days ago. Neither of the albums disappointed. Alternating words is a really interesting concept. :)
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Oct 31 2024
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Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
5.5/10.
It's alright. It's not impressive. It's generic Britpop. Oasis did it better. I have a problem with the fact that this album is considered a must-listen. I'm sorry, but has this album ever changed anybody's life? Has anybody ever recalled this album on their death bed? I doubt it. Also, what the hell is up with the band members' hairstyles? They look really weird.
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Nov 01 2024
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
7/10.
It's a really peaceful and pleasant album. Very minimal, but not in a bad way. The vocals are also really peaceful and pleasant. :)
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Nov 02 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
10/10.
Nah, screw that rating system. It will receive a 11/10 instead. Actually, hell, no. That doesn't do it any bloody justice. 100/10.
The purpose of the 1001 album project should be to find life-changing music that you will reflect upon at one point in life.
So far, I have listened to around three quarters of the albums in the project (including those which I haven't yet received in this website's database), and this album is hands-down one of my favourite albums, and one of the albums that has had the biggest impacts on me.
I vividly remember the first time I listened to this album. On the day I listened to this album, I previously listened to three other albums: "Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake" by Small Faces, "Go Girl Crazy!" by The Dictators, and "Low" by David Bowie. Upon listening to "Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake" and "Go Girl Crazy!", I wasn't very impressed. Then, I listened to "Low" by David Bowie. While listening to it, I gave myself a manicure. I enjoyed it very much (it's David bloody Bowie, why wouldn't I enjoy it?).
Then, after listening to that, feeling amused both by the experience, and by my fresh, new manicure, I went back to the list of 1001 albums to select one to listen to next. "Hmm...how about Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode? That one looks interesting. I've been meaning to check out some of Depeche Mode's music, and I only know their song "Personal Jesus". Let's give it a try!".
I didn't have many high expectations. I am well aware of the sheer amount of mediocre 1980's pop albums in the 1001 album project. Also, I listened to this album for the first time only a few days after listening to the album "Songs From the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears for the first time. Upon listening to that album, I was absolutely blown away, and I declared it my new favourite pop album. Along with that, I am biased towards hard rock and metal music, so I don't always judge non-heavy albums in a fair manner.
Anyway, I hit the play button on this album. The first track of the album, "Never Let Me Down Again", began playing. *boop boop beep, boop beep, beep, beep, beep boop beep boop beep* *queue the other instruments* "Oh...oh my...oh my goodness...what am I listening to?" David Gahan didn't even utter a single word yet, and I was already immersed in the experience. I may have already forgotten about my fresh, new manicure. THIS is the moment.
I proceeded to attentively listen to the rest of the first track. "Wow, that was incredible!!!" Queue "The Things You Said". Much like the first track, I absolutely enjoyed this track as well. I was completely immersed in the listening experience of this stunning album. Queue "Strangelove". At this point, I'm already too far gone. I've only ever heard three Depeche Mode songs at this point, and I was already a huge fan of theirs.
Either while listening to "Strangelove", or this album's proceeding track, "Sacred", I went onto my online forum (I run an online forum), and somewhat freaked out. I wrote, and I quote, "I can feel my heartbeat increasing. I want to cry. My ears are blessed. My body is alive. My toes are happy.", followed by the Spotify link to this album. I wanted to encourage my peers to listen to this album with me.
Queue "Little 15". This song featured a very interesting vibe, but like the rest of the songs so far, I was completely immersed in the experience. I begged for as much of this album as possible. Queue "Behind the Wheel". Everything sounded so on-point.
The album went on. When it ended, I was left shocked, and with a raging desire to listen to everything else that Depeche Mode has to offer. My initial favourite track from this album was "Nothing", but now, it's "Never Let Me Down Again".
I wrote a note to myself to remind myself to listen to more Depeche Mode. Upon looking through the list of 1001 albums yet again, I found out that "Violator" is also an album in the project, so I listened to it the proceeding day. Much like "Music for the Masses", I absolutely loved it. The proceeding day, I began a serious Depeche Mode discography binge. I may have listened to them for around six hours on that day. I began listening to at least one Depeche Mode album every day, so that I can get through their entire discography. Upon listening to their entire discography, "Music for the Masses" remains as my favourite Depeche Mode album.
One month later, and I had nearly 1,000 Depeche Mode scrobbles on last.fm, and today, they are the second-most-scrobbled artist in my profile (after TOOL). Prior to me getting into Depeche Mode, I've never been THIS into an artist upon listening to them for the first time (not counting the times I listened to "Personal Jesus" a few years prior).
At this point, it's needless to say that this album changed my life, and my perception of the art of music. In fact, the only other album in the 1001 project that may have had a larger impact on me is the album "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. Thanks to the list of 1,001 albums, I began listening to Depeche Mode.
Ever since the day I listened to this album for the first time, I have not gone a single day without listening to Depeche Mode, and I plan on continuing my daily ritual of immersing myself into the world and work of Depeche Mode. In fact, I'm listening to Depeche Mode as I'm writing this review for this splendid masterpiece of an album. I would like to give a massive thanks to the compilers of the 1001 albums for bringing this album, and this band into my life.
TL;DR, I adore this album, and I adore this band.
5
Nov 03 2024
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The Holy Bible
Manic Street Preachers
9/10.
At first, it seemed to be a mere decent Britpop album. However, as it progressed, it began getting better. The usage of what appears to be sampled quotes at the beginning of some songs, as well as the lyrics regarding numerous serious topics really bring a very interesting vibe to the album as a whole.
I don't usually like the vocals from a Britpop album, but the vocals here are incredible. Speaking of vocals, I find the fact that the vocalist who sang in this song disappeared to give this album another meaning.
I am also fond of the general instrumentation in this album.
Overall, it's a really great listen, and all of its layers really intrigue me!!! :)
5
Nov 04 2024
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
5.5/10.
It's a decent electronica album. However, its songs are far too long. It's not exactly remarkable, and I've been caught off-guard while listening to it.
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Nov 05 2024
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Parallel Lines
Blondie
10/10.
Ah, yet another epic classic. Albums like these tend to be fairly hit-or-miss albums, and this one is a hit. I love the melodies that accompany the songs. The vocals are great. Also, I am quite fond of the structure of the album. It stays consistently good throughout the album, and doesn't fall flat. This is the kind of music that I simply crave every once in a while, and really need to listen to when I do.
Oh, and who can forget that the song "Heart of Glass" is on this album? I bloody love that song. I listened to it 46 times in a single day a few months. Everything about that song just feels so perfect!!! It's SO exciting when that song comes up (not this time around; my Mama interrupted me a few seconds after the song began playing). :)
Aside from "Heart of Glass", there are other straight-up bops on the album like "Sunday Girl", "Hanging on the Telephone", and "Picture This". Ah, this album is so nice! :)
5
Nov 06 2024
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In Our Heads
Hot Chip
6.5/10.
Generic electronic album. There isn't much to say here. The instrumentation is alright, and I have a bit of a bias when it comes to this type of music in some circumstances. :)
3
Nov 07 2024
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evermore
Taylor Swift
8.5/10.
Taylor Swift is dominating today's music scene, and for a very good reason. She is talented, and her music is great. This album has a very sweet vibe. While this album is relatively new, this album will most likely still be relevant in several decades. :)
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Nov 08 2024
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Porcupine
Echo And The Bunnymen
6.5/10.
The experience while listening to this album's first few tracks is nice. However, it does not linger, since it's painfully forgettable. Around halfway through, I practically forgot that I was even listening to music in the first place.
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Nov 09 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
8/10.
Right off the bat, the album starts with "Seven Nation Army", which is arguably one of the best album openers that one can pick. It really sets the mood for the rest of the album, which also rocks, and features various dope tracks. Although, there are a couple of dull ones here and there. I find the history behind The White Stripes really intriguing.
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Nov 10 2024
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Bug
Dinosaur Jr.
7.5/10.
There is a really dreamy vibe to the guitars. The vocals are tender, but a little bit irritating at times. The drums are cool. I enjoy the overall dissonance. However, I wish that there was more deviation between songs. :)
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Nov 11 2024
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
7/10.
I feel like it's heavier than a lot of other Britpop albums, which I really like. However, I feel like it's not as memorable. However, it's still a great listen!!! :)
4
Nov 12 2024
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
10/10.
Right off the bat, if it's a Led Zeppelin album, it automatically warrants five stars. I bloody love (LOVE) Led Zeppelin!!!
This is one of the best debut albums of all time!
This album features the song "Dazed and Confused", which is among the very few pre-Sabbath metal songs. As a cover, it does a LOT of justice!!!
Robert Plant's vocals are incredible on the album, and so are all of the dynamics. Led Zeppelin reigned in the 1970's and the late 1960's, and this album makes it very clear as to why that happened. :)
5
Nov 13 2024
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Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell
8/10.
I love 1980's synth pop. In general, this album is a great listen. It's not Depeche Mode or Tears for Fears, but it's still really cool! It has several interesting tracks on it. However, it's too long for its style, in my opinion. :)
4
Nov 14 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
6/10.
I apologize in advance for pissing off the hip-hop-head community, but this album really isn't my thing. The concept is really cool, and so were its lyrics, but its instrumentation really bored me. It was also fairly long.
3
Nov 15 2024
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Who's Next
The Who
10/10.
STUNNING classic!!! Many amazing songs are on this album!!! It starts with "Baba O'Riley", which is probably one of my favourite songs!!! :)
5
Nov 16 2024
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Queen II
Queen
9.5/10.
Queens are royalty, and so is this album!!! :)
It progresses in a stunning manner. The instrumental arrangements are fantastic. The vocals are wonderful. It's an amazing album!!! :)
5
Nov 17 2024
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Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
Megadeth
10/10.
Yippee!!! Another metal album!!! :)
No, that wasn't sarcasm. I'm a huge fan of metal music. I'm also a fan of Megadeth.
Megadeth are total metal titans!!! They are among the big four thrash metal bands!!! :)
There is crazy guitar work and drumming on this album. It's wickedly great!!! :)
This album isn't as good as Rust in Peace, but it's still incredibly fantastic!!! :)
The most disappointing thing about this album is its length; it's too short!!! The runtime of the non-deluxe version of this album is under 40 minutes. Albums this great should be much longer!!! :)
5
Nov 18 2024
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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
8.5/10.
Great psychedelic vibes. The full version of this album's title track is epic! :)
5
Nov 19 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
8/10.
One time, my Mama walked in on me listening to the album "Blues by Basie", and she responded with "Is that jazz? I'm proud of you". I felt so awkward, and so confused. What is there to be proud of? It's just jazz. That encounter still confuses me.
Anyway, this album is pretty cool. A lot of grand music going on. Basie's cool! :)
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Nov 20 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
9/10.
At first, I was like "Seriously? Another pop album?". However, after listening to it, I must say that my expectations have been exceeded, and I'm thoroughly impressed.
The vocals are powerful. The production is great. The melodies are catchy, but not uninspired. Great album!!! :)
5
Nov 21 2024
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En-Tact
The Shamen
7.5/10.
It does feel a little bit cheap, but I really like its vibe. This album gives me cool club vibes, and I feel like grooving to it. I don't care about its negative reception!!! :)
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