Jul 08 2024
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
Deluxe Blues, The Bluest Blues, it’s all about the Blues
So What
Blue in Green
Freddie Freeloader
All Blues
In that order
4
Jul 09 2024
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It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Surprisingly enjoyed a lot of this album, love a bit of noise. Found that the quality peaked and dipped. However, some songs caught my attention.
Zero
Soft Shock
Shame and Fortune
Little Shadow
3
Jul 10 2024
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Bad
Michael Jackson
For one night only
Blues Deluxe
Although probably not the first MJ album I think of, it’s arguably his best for me, and another (and final) whopper of a production from Quincy Jones. MJ has become something of a guilty pleasure, but his talent is undeniable. Full of awesome cameos, even having Martin Scorsese direct his Bad music video.
Smooth Criminal
Dirty Diana
Liberian Girl
The Way You Make Me Feel
5
Jul 11 2024
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Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
A head turning sound that must have been wild in the 80s, and just smacks you in the face with a wall of noise. I think this is the kind of album that needs more than one listen, on more than one format. Every song reminds me of Heroin, and I’d normally be down for that, but on this occasion it just didn’t hit.
Taste the Floor
Just Like Honey
3
Jul 12 2024
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Savane
Ali Farka Touré
This feels like something I’m supposed to like, but I don’t. Definitely something I’m glad I’ve listened to, but it’s not for me.
Savane
2
Jul 15 2024
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
First of all, what a cover, absolutely beautiful.
The Zep are just so good, in the room and knocking on the door. This album could have just been Kashmir and I would have been happy. The guitar, the drums, the voice - hands down some the greatest in their respective roles at the height of their powers. Not my favourite Zep album but what a ride nonetheless.
Kashmir
The Rover
The Wanton Song
4
Jul 16 2024
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In Utero
Nirvana
What can I say, the final album that of the band that started the grunge revolution. Not many bands that stand on the same pedestal as Kurt and Dave, let alone Nirvana. There are some songs you could easily hate, you know what, I get it, fair enough. But the ones that hit are undeniable rock greats. I was gonna skip listening to this album another time but I thought, 24 carat baby, let’s go.
Pennyroyal Tea
All apologies
Heart Shaped Box
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle
Dumb
5
Jul 17 2024
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The World is a Ghetto
War
Wowee this is a lot to take in right now. Groovy start, groovier build up, and then boom! City, Country, City. Why does the sax always sound so damn good. With that telling cover illustration, the colourful Rolls Royce, broken down, the grey and dreary scheme of the eponymous Ghetto, this album was always going somewhere.
City, Country, City
The Cisco Kid
4
Jul 18 2024
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American Gothic
David Ackles
I definitely don’t dislike this album, I just don’t really like it that much either. Sounds a lot like a musical to me, and I’m not a big musical fan. Some great lyrics, some lovely accompaniment, and a cool name to boot - I’d wonder if it is a reference to the portrait. Glad I’ve listened to it anyway.
Love’s enough
Another Friday Night
3
Jul 19 2024
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En-Tact
The Shamen
I’m going to try to avoid expletives here, this was just awful. It’s akin to a caricature of electronic music, Ross’ “The Sound” if you will. More or less nothing for me. I even looked it up it for some background, begging to award it some sort of pedigree, and have come to the inevitable conclusion that its only achievement seems to be making it onto this list. A genuine zero.
1
Jul 22 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
An absolute beaut of an album. Driving that southern rock hype of the 60/70s dead smack into the 90s with hit after hit after hit after hit. I don’t think one of these songs disappoints, and to make it even sweeter, it was their debut album. I’ll tell ya one thing, my money maker was shakin’ all over the shop. Extra credit for those in the know, Rick Rubin was a ghost producer until the album made it big.
Twice as Hard
Sister Luck
Could I’ve Been so Blind
Struttin’ Blues
4
Jul 23 2024
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
I like the genre, liked the music, liked the ambience it created. Didn’t really enjoy the album for some reason though, I felt it was as lacking a certain bite and certainly left me wanting. The Cure are a funny one for me. I do like them, but never blown away. I thought M was very good.
M
3
Jul 24 2024
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Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
I didn’t enjoy this. Thought the subject matter and lyrics were a bit silly at parts. The beats were generally good and incorporated a bit of psychedelia which is always welcomed. Probably wouldn’t add this album to my collection. No standout song to be mentioned for me.
2
Jul 25 2024
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Kimono My House
Sparks
Had listened to Sparks once or twice before, and I’m a fan this Bowie/Bolan-esque approach to album making. Was looking forward giving it a go. I was fairly saddened it disappointed, I particularly found the vocals jarring and somewhat annoying. The guitar is phenomenal throughout the album, catching my attention immediately in the first track. John Frusciante cites Fisher’s as a key influence for his style on By the Way, so I’ve gotta give credit where it’s due there. I like the cover too, gives off that instant glam rock vibe akin to Roxy Music’s eponymous debut or Bowie’s pin-ups, which would have been contemporaries.
This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us
3
Jul 26 2024
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25
Adele
Damn, some pipes on Adele. Okay, so I’m a hater, sop-pop is garbage, no one can change my mind. I thought this list was made in 2005 so was surprised to see Adele’s mug staring into my soul first thing in the morning. That’s my take anyway, but 50,000,000 Elvis fans can’t be wrong. This album and these songs were on everyone’s ears and everyone’s mouths growing up, a massive impact on the charts gan dabht. I didn’t absolutely hate it, just does nothing. The backing music in the finale, The Sweetest Devotion, was pretty sweet.
A Million Years Ago
3
Jul 29 2024
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21
Adele
Damn, some pipes on Adele. Okay, so I’m a hater, sop-pop is garbage, no one can change my mind. I thought this list was made in 2005 so was surprised to see Adele’s mug staring into my soul first thing in the morning. That’s my take anyway, but 50,000,000 Elvis fans can’t be wrong. This album and these songs were on everyone’s ears and everyone’s mouths growing up, a massive impact on the charts gan dabht. I didn’t absolutely hate it, just does nothing. The backing music in the finale, The Sweetest Devotion, was pretty sweet.
A Million Years Ago
3
Jul 30 2024
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Marquee Moon
Television
Damn, some pipes on Adele. Okay, so I’m a hater, sop-pop is garbage, no one can change my mind. I thought this list was made in 2005 so was surprised to see Adele’s mug staring into my soul first thing in the morning. That’s my take anyway, but 50,000,000 Elvis fans can’t be wrong. This album and these songs were on everyone’s ears and everyone’s mouths growing up, a massive impact on the charts gan dabht. I didn’t absolutely hate it, just does nothing. The backing music in the finale, The Sweetest Devotion, was pretty sweet.
A Million Years Ago
4
Jul 31 2024
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Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
A steaming hot pile of garbage.
1
Aug 01 2024
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I Against I
Bad Brains
I really enjoyed this, kind of like if Metallica and Joy Division had a love child. Solid listen, reckon I wouldn’t give it another whack as no massive standout.
3
Aug 02 2024
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
I feel that I’d normally enjoy an album like this. Found it a bit of a yawn fest yesterday, couldn’t get myself invested in the lyrics, which were clearly the driving force of this album.
2
Aug 05 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
This was an enjoyable listen, nothing more nothing less.
3
Aug 06 2024
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Big bearded hot rods. Nothing but love for ZZ top. Short and sweet, the three men and their Texas blues for 30 minutes, what’s not to enjoy.
Waiting for the bus
Precious and Grace
La Grange
4
Aug 07 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
A fun enough album, nothing to write home about, so yeah
3
Aug 08 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Didn’t really resonate with me, guess it wasn’t supposed to. Regardless, I enjoyed some classic songs, great beats, and that nonchalant delivery of dark subject matter that only Biggie could achieve.
3
Aug 09 2024
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Live!
Fela Kuti
Ginger Baker! Unreal! Took me until the midway point to really get into it. Then carry me and the final drum solo really took it home for me. Bravo
4
Aug 12 2024
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Look, Would I myself a Prince fan? Yes of course. Did I enjoy this album? No not quite. Took a bit of effort to really slog through it, I did really like Slow Love and The Cross though.
3
Aug 13 2024
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Yeah this was good. Never really listened to Bon Jovi, I enjoyed it, hasn’t sparked any interest in perusing more of their stuff but maybe I’ll warm to them more in the future. Obviously a few bangers in there.
4
Aug 14 2024
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Harvest
Neil Young
Finally another 5/5 album. The first one I’d go to from Young’s collection.
5
Aug 15 2024
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With The Beatles
Beatles
The Beatles
5
Aug 16 2024
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Ah what I can say. I actually have such a soft spot for Kraftwerk, despite my tendencies. The model is a great song, pioneers of their field.
3
Aug 19 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
I think is album is just swell. Mikes from nowhere was revelation this listen around. Someone commented ’you can learn about 90% of what it means to be a good person simply by listening to Cat Stevens songs’, and that strikes a chord for me.
4
Aug 20 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
Such a nice album, could have given 5 if it caught me in the right mood.
4
Aug 21 2024
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Not the worst album in the world. Not really much to right home about. I liked Man Out of Time and Almost Blue.
3
Aug 22 2024
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Out of all the Radiohead albums this is probably my fifth favourite, would doesn’t seem great until you think about how good a set of studio albums they have.
4
Aug 23 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
This was a revelation. Why’d I like it so much, beats me.
4
Aug 26 2024
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Dire Straits just ooze class, more than just one album.
4
Aug 27 2024
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Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
Going to California, slaps
4
Aug 28 2024
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3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of...
Arrested Development
Chewing gum commercial music
2
Aug 29 2024
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AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
A pretty good album, reckon I wouldn’t go back to it but it was provocative
3
Aug 30 2024
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The College Dropout
Kanye West
Started so strongly, really like the old Kanye, then dragged a bit towards the end. Some bangers in there though.
3
Sep 02 2024
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Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
I really liked Suzanne and So Long, Marianne. But I couldn’t say much about the album as a whole.
3
Sep 03 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bad moon rising has undoubtedly become a classic song in every musicians repertoire. Certainly a more accessible CCR album, can become a bit repetitive with riffs in parts.
4
Sep 04 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
Classic britpop, 4 stars for common people alone
4
Sep 05 2024
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Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)
Bob Dylan
Awesome, just bloody awesome. What a way to hear the changing of the guard.
5
Sep 06 2024
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Dear Science
TV On The Radio
Meh, good enough album, wasn’t enthralled
3