Aug 15 2024
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The Joshua Tree
U2
This album makes me emotional, and the feeling it gives me is surreal. This is classic U2, and it also features one of my Favorite songs of all time("I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"). While it could have had a bit more variety, I thoroughly enjoyed the album.
Favorite song on the album: "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"(Side One; Track Two).
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Aug 16 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
A fun debut Rock album which takes me back to my middle school years("All These Things That I've Done" is better than "Mr. Brightside", and I'll die on that hill).
Favorite song: "All These Things That I've Done".
4
Aug 18 2024
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
A Time-less classic, and one of the greatest albums of all time(although I don't think it's the greatest Pink Floyd album). The epic vocals in "The Great Gig In The Sky" sends chills down my spine, and who doesn't love singing "Money" while splurging on the weekend? Finally, the end of the album winds down with the relaxing, yet, emotional "Us and Them", and there is no better way to close this album than "Eclipse".
Favorite song: "Us and Them".
5
Aug 19 2024
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
The album opens up with a hauntingly beautiful tune, with "Candy Says"( a song which is still very relevant). The album has some classic bangers, and some duds. "The Murder Mystery" sounds like a long lost System Of A Down song. They were ahead of their time, which makes me appreciate Lou Reed before his solo career(I do find it a bit questionable that their self-titled album is their third album, but I'll digress).
4
Aug 20 2024
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Given the genre, I definitely enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. I could imagine myself with my Big Iron out in the Wild Wild West.
3
Aug 21 2024
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2112
Rush
2
Aug 22 2024
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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
1
Aug 23 2024
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System Of A Down
System Of A Down
System Of A Down(SOAD) is one of my favorite bands of all time, and ironically, this is actually my least favorite album from them. Since it's SOAD, it's obviously still great though. I can feel the rage in my veins, shouting the lyrics of their politically charged album. They've always been ahead of their time.
Favorite Song: "Spiders".
4
Aug 24 2024
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Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan
I'll die on the hill that Bob Dylan is one of the most overrated musicians of all time, but I did enjoy this album more than I thought I would. There were some well-written lyrics, and catchy ballads. It still didn't blow me away though.
Favorite song on the album: "Ballad of a Thin Man".
3
Aug 25 2024
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
Uncle Sam wants you to listen to this album!
The United States of America were Insane Clown Posse(ICP) before ICP. With a name like that, it's no wonder they were a one-album wonder.
Overall, I enjoyed this in a Juggalo-kind-of-way.
3
Aug 26 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
The album opens up with one of the most recognizable musical riffs of all time. Then, similar to eating leftovers, the album gets repetitive, and loses it's charm.
Favorite song: "Mannish Boy"
3
Aug 27 2024
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Diamond Life
Sade
Elevator manufacturers called: They want their music back.
At least it had some sexy saxophone throughout the album.
Favorite song: "Love Is A King".
2
Aug 28 2024
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
A profoundly mediocre album which could do a lot worse, and a lot better. It's a good album to cruise to on the highway.
Favorite Song: "Stupidity Tries"
3
Aug 29 2024
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Metallica
Metallica
I'll still say(and defend) that Metallica is one of the most overrated bands of all time, but this is(probably) their best album. It has solid mix of headbangers, and slow metal. It also includes one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
Favorite Song: "Enter Sandman".
(P.S. Why have your FIFTH studio album your self-titled one?).
4
Aug 30 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
A solid classic rock album, specifically on the Soft Rock spectrum. It won't blow you away, but it's okay.
Favorite Song: "Do It Again".
3
Aug 31 2024
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
This "Big Band", Jazzy album showcases some of the most talented musicians in the history of music. Who needs lyrics when we can rock out like it's 1958 again?
4
Sep 01 2024
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Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby
Girls Against Boys
When a group of high school boys get together in their parents' basement, and attempt to create rock music. Other than a few catchy jams, I'd pass on this.
Favorite Song: "Satin Down".
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Sep 02 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
I can picture myself partying my ass off in some sleazy bar, listening to Sam Cooke spew out some bangers. I'm normally not a fan of live albums, but I enjoyed this fun party anthem album.
Favorite Song: "Cupid".
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Sep 03 2024
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Abbey Road
Beatles
Throughout my entire life, I've always held on to the opinion that The Beatles are one of the most overrated bands of all time, and this album didn't change my mind. If anything, seeing this the highest rated album on this website only helped me double-down on that opinion. Sure, it wasn't what I would call "bad", and it had some talented, and catchy tunes, but it certainly doesn't deserve all the adulation it receives.
Favorite song: "Come Together".
3
Sep 04 2024
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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
Beyonce is a legend, which is why I'm sad I feel obligated to rate this album this low(and on another note, I find it bizarre to have your fifth album as your self-titled album). She still did a great job at singing, but most of the songs were just "meh", and mostly forgettable.
Favorite song: "Flawless".
2
Sep 05 2024
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
A catchy, fun reggae tune to jam to while cruising around the city, and since I'm white, I can't even relate to Slavery Days.
Favorite Song: "Slavery Days".
3
Sep 06 2024
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
What a pleasant, yet, melancholy surprise! These are quintessential funeral songs.
4
Sep 07 2024
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Lust For Life
Iggy Pop
The only Iggy I've known in my life is Iggy Koopa, and I'll keep it that way for now. The album was lackluster, and reminded me more of a demo than a studio album, but did have two good songs, if nothing else.
Favorite Song: "Lust For Life".
2
Sep 08 2024
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Third
Portishead
Lots of beeps, and bops-a bit too many, actually. It was definitely a unique experience, but at the same time, not a very enjoyable experience. I certainly hope "Third" isn't ranked their first best album.
Favorite Song: "Nylon Smile".
2
Sep 09 2024
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American Gothic
David Ackles
Remember watching those boring history videos in school, and having to listen to that grossly cheesy "patriotic" music in the background? David Ackles is the CEO of that music.
Favorite Song: "Midnight Carousel".
1
Sep 10 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
The album opens up with arguably the most recognizable guitar riff of all time. The rest of the album has a mixed bag of early 2000s nostalgia, taking me back to my middle school days as a dorky teenager at a Catholic School.
4
Sep 11 2024
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
This album is another version of the soundtrack of the video game "Sonic Adventure". There was definitely some talent here, but the lyrics were often comically terrible, and almost every song sounds the same.
2
Sep 12 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
I went into this album with way too much hope. While it's a revolutionary album, and had some sick lyrics, I was a bit disappointed. I expected souch better from what is considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time.
3
Sep 13 2024
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Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
Not my genre of music at all, and it didn't help that every song was extremely slow, and could serve as lullabies. At least it ended with a 14 minute, 44 second ballad that wasn't terrible.
Favorite Song: "Life Is A Highway".
1
Sep 14 2024
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25
Adele
For the record, this album was released when Adele was 25 years old.
I've always had mixed feelings about Adele. In one way, she has an excellent singing voice, and is obviously talented. On the other hand, many of her songs tend to "blend in", if you know what I mean. They don't stick out much, and can be a bit boring.
This album starts out strong, but unfortunately, dies off as it goes on. It was okay.
Favorite Song: "Send My Love(To Your New Lover)".
3
Sep 15 2024
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
Randy Newman always provokes nostalgia, even when he's singing about derogatory slurs. I had mixed feelings about this odd album.
Favorite Song: "Kingfish".
3
Sep 16 2024
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Kenya
Machito
An entirely instrumental album, with an influence in East African Jazz. I ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would.
Favorite Song: "Blue a la Machito".
3
Sep 17 2024
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
What a wild album(and don't give me any Lip). I had a bit too much fun scattin' on a Monday morning.
Favorite Song: "The Lip".
4
Sep 18 2024
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Parklife
Blur
The Gorillaz are one of my favorite bands of all time, but Damon Albarn on this album doesn't have the same magic as he does with the Gorillaz. It's a solid album, but I was expecting it to blow me away.
Favorite Song: "Tracy Jacks".
3
Sep 19 2024
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
Another album that makes me wish I was alive, and conscious in the 1970s. Great classic rock here with upbeat sounds added.
Favorite Song: "Cuckoo Cocoon".
4
Sep 20 2024
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Sincere
Mj Cole
The movie "Groundhog Day" works better as a movie than an album. There is virtually nothing compelling about this album, and is arguably the worst album I've heard in my life.
1
Sep 21 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Just like his "Greatest Hits" album, there are some interesting lyrics, and talent sprinkled throughout the album, but nothing really compels me. It's a decent bop to listen to while cruising on a hot, sunny day.
Favorite Song: "La-La For You".
3
Sep 22 2024
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McCartney
Paul McCartney
I've always held the idea that The Beatles are the most overrated band of all time. Recently, I listened to the "Ram" album by Paul, and Linda McCartney, and I really enjoyed it, so maybe, just maybe, I can appreciate Paul McCartney in his projects outside of The Beatles.
Unfortunately, this album is far inferior to "Ram", and is rather dull most of the time, with a few catchy beats, and tunes. It was about as exciting as listening to "Abbey Road" by The Beatles.
Favorite Song: "Kreen-Akrore".
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Sep 23 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
My favorite Reggaeton group of all time released a great album. Bob Marley's lyrics never fail to provoke our happiest emotions. This entire album is a whole mood.
Favorite Song: "One Love/People Get Ready".
4
Sep 24 2024
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Is This It
The Strokes
Yes, it is, and it was okay. It could have been so much better.
Favorite Song: "Is This It".
3
Sep 25 2024
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Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
The beginning of the album has big dick energy, but unfortunately, it fizzles out as the album progresses.
3
Sep 26 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
A decent jingle album with a touch of sass.
Favorite Song: "Gouge Away"
3
Sep 27 2024
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Street Signs
Ozomatli
Whoa, what a pleasant surprise! It's like taking a bowl, and mixing the ingredients of Latin American Music, as well as System Of A Down, Gorillaz, and a touch of The Flobots. A diverse group of sounds, and genres made this a fun album.
Favorite Song: "Saturday Night"
4
Sep 28 2024
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Since I Left You
The Avalanches
This album gives me "Sonic Adventure" vibes, and instantly took me back to the early 2000s, sitting in my living room, eating pizza, and playing my Gamecube Nintendo. Other than that brief nostalgic trigger, the album wasn't too impressive.
Favorite Song: "Frontier's Psychiatrist"
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Sep 29 2024
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Normally I would dismiss an album with only two songs on it, but I've been pleasantly surprised. Some albums are named after a title track, and some album titles have deeper, metaphorical meanings. Well, this album title is the quintessential example of onomatopoeia: The album sounds like tubular bells. The beginning of the first song makes me want to hire an exorcist, and the ending of that same song takes me back to exploring a snow route in a "Pokemon" game.
No matter what, your favorite, and worst songs on the album will involve tubular bells. Take from that what you will.
Favorite song: "Tubular Bells, Part One".
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Sep 30 2024
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Utter garbage. It's essentially a bunch of high school students yelling, and grunting in their parents' basement, banging things together, and distorting their guitars.
Favorite Song: "Luna"
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Oct 01 2024
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
I've always said The Red Headed Stranger, and Johnny Cash are the only Country Musicians I like, but unfortunately, this album is a dud. It sounded too much like normal country for me.
Favorite Song: "Red Headed Stranger"
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Oct 02 2024
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Can you dig this?(Yes, you can).
This is the second album from A Tribe Called Quest I've listened to, and it slaps. Some fun, old-school hip-hop beats, and lyrics throughout this album(I was born the year this album was released- good shit).
Favorite Song: "Can I Kick It?"
4
Oct 03 2024
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
The entire album is essentially just one very long song with background noise, mumbles, moans, and grunts. It's dismal to say the least.
Favorite Song: "Only Shallow"
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Oct 04 2024
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A Northern Soul
The Verve
This is music, and it's not very good.
Favorite Song: "This Is Music".
2
Oct 05 2024
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
"One" is arguably the greatest heavy metal song of all time, and easily my favorite Metallica song.
I pledge allegiance, to the fact, that Metallica is an overrated band, with my ears, one man, under music, against the grain...And Justice For All.
Favorite Song: "One".
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Oct 06 2024
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Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
This is a profoundly mediocre album with a rather disturbing album cover. It's decent. The opening, and closing tracks on the album are the best, and the rest is just cannon fodder.
Favorite Song: "Las Vegas Basement"
3
Oct 07 2024
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
I've never used an illegal drug in my life, but this album made me want to drop some acid, and slowly shake my ass in a groovy motion. What a psychedelic, groovy, fun album.
Favorite Song: "I Walk On Guilded Splinters".
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Oct 08 2024
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Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Christians have a hard time getting people to read the Holy Bible because it's deemed as "boring", but the Neon Bible isn't much more exciting. Arcade Fire's "Funeral" album has a little magic to it, and was much more exciting; this one deflates that. Maybe that was their Funeral.
Favorite Song: "Keep The Car Running"
2
Oct 09 2024
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin has the greatest singing voice of all time. Combine that with some beautiful instruments, her high energy, and deep lyrics, you have one fantastic album. I thoroughly enjoy every song.
Favorite Song: "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman".
5
Oct 10 2024
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Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
It reminded me of that cheesy music you hear in the background of some "B" 1980s movie. It was very lackluster, lacked real instruments, and the singing was unbearable at times.
Favorite song: "Karma Chameleon".
1
Oct 11 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
This is my second A Tribe Called Quest album. The other one was great; this one, unfortunately, was not-so-great. It was too repetitive, and the lyrics didn't hit me as well as their other album(and I'm still stunned by "The Infamous Date Rape").
Favorite Song: "Buggin' Out"
2
Oct 12 2024
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Live!
Fela Kuti
This is an album I truly would have never discovered if it wasn't for this generator. I had so much fun dancing to the beats, yelling chants, and pretending to play the bongo drums.
Favorite song: "Egbe Mi O (Carry Me I Want to Die)"
4
Oct 13 2024
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Heroes
David Bowie
This is my second David Bowie album in the rotation, and again, I've been disappointed. While it still displays talent, and has some smooth instrumental pieces, it just didn't blow me away like some of his other songs.
Favorite Song: "Neukoln"
3
Oct 14 2024
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Protection
Massive Attack
After listening to this, you'll need Protection for your ears. It's a basic, lackluster album full of songs that pass you by as you're reading a book, or trying to fall asleep.
Favorite Song: "Light My Fire".
2
Oct 15 2024
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
The songs on here are essentially a new wave version of The Beatles. There are some catchy beats, and fun tunes, but nothing too mind-blowing here.
Favorite Song: "Mr. Blue Sky"
3
Oct 16 2024
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Among The Living
Anthrax
I listened to this on a chilly Tuesday morning while working, and banging my head, thrashing about, and screaming your work day away was a blast. This album is fun, energetic, and serves as a musical pick-me-up.
Favorite Song: "A.D.I./Horror Of It All".
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Oct 17 2024
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Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
I appreciate social justice Hip-hop, and the lyrics in every song have a deep meaning, but this album needed a better producer for it to be a top-tier album.
Favorite Song: "Satanic Reverses"
3
Oct 18 2024
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The Clash
The Clash
This may clash with people on here, but I didn't care for this album at all. It 's loaded with basic English Rock tunes
Favorite Song: "White Riot"
2
Oct 19 2024
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Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
It blends elements of folk, rock, and jazz to create a unique sound that resonates with listeners. The album encapsulates themes of love, freedom, fame, and the complexities of relationships. It soothed me at the end of a long work week.
Favorite Song: "Help Me"
4
Oct 20 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
With a title like this, who would have thought this was by The Police? Copeland’s intricate cymbal work and complex rhythms contribute significantly to the overall sound of the album. Sting’s bass lines provide a driving force behind many songs, while Andy Summers’ echoic guitar chords add depth to the arrangements. It's a solid album, but nothing blew me away.
Favorite Song: "Message In A Bottle"
3
Oct 21 2024
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This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
The other Elvis did it better.
2
Oct 22 2024
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The Bends
Radiohead
Letter from God to Man: Radiohead is overrated. The album is typical 1990s alternative English Rock, and while enjoyable, doesn't deserve all the praise it gets.
Favorite Song: "Planet Telex"
3
Oct 23 2024
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Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
G-O-O-D, is that how you spell "weird" in your dictionary?
It gave me a fever dream version of The Beatles vibes.
Favorite Song: "Greenman".
3
Oct 24 2024
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Highly Evolved
The Vines
A typical early 2000s alternative Rock feel throughout the album. I wouldn't say it's highly evolved, but it's worth listening to.
Favorite Song: "1969"
3
Oct 25 2024
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Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
I appreciate the talent, particularly from a legend such as Stevie Wonder, but the album wasn't my particular cup of tea. If it was an album which whet my taste more, it would earn the full five stars.
Favorite Song: "Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away"
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Oct 26 2024
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Queen II
Queen
The album is divided into two sides: the “White Side,” featuring more emotional and personal songs primarily written by Brian May, and the “Black Side,” which contains fantastical and theatrical compositions mainly penned by Freddie Mercury. It showcases the band’s willingness to experiment with complex arrangements and diverse musical styles.
I'm a huge Queen fan, and while I appreciate the talent, and still stand by my opinion that Freddie Mercury has the best singing voice in Rock 'N Roll history, this album didn't have anything that blew me away. To be honest, I'm disappointed I can't rank this higher.
Favorite Song: "Ogre Battle".
3
Oct 27 2024
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Teen Dream
Beach House
A typical pop album since the 2010s. Very bland, fueled by auto-tune, and a lack of instrumental pieces. There were some sentimental moments, but nothing to brag about. I don't mind this type of music in the background of a commercial when I'm reading a book, but other than that, I'll never seek out a Beach House album again.
Favorite Song: "Zebra"
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Oct 28 2024
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The Last Broadcast
Doves
Apocalyptic Rock in October? I can't ask for a better situation. Imagining this as the final broadcast in Earth's history is plausible, and I wouldn't mind this being the last thing I listen to before I go off into my spiritual world.
Favorite Song: "Words".
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Oct 29 2024
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
"Take Me Out" is one of my favorite Rock songs of the 21st Century, ever since I first heard it as a wild Middle Schooler. The rest of the album didn't floor me away, but it's not bad at all.
Favorite Song: "Take Me Out".
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Oct 30 2024
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Screamadelica
Primal Scream
It started off with a bang, and then transitioned into instrumental lullabies, and nonsensical lyrics. It has its moments, but this inappropriately named album isn't blowing me away.
Favorite Song: "Movin' On Up"
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Oct 31 2024
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
A fun, vibrant R&B Album where every song is unique. It takes me right back to the early 2000s, sitting in my living room, watching music videos on my small TV.
4
Nov 01 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
This was my Halloween album...and it couldn't be further from a Halloween theme. It also isn't much further from completely terrible.
Favorite Song: The opener.
2
Nov 02 2024
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Even as a white man, I will say this album was ahead of its time, and its message is more relevant now than it's ever been. On another note, it was released the year I was born. With that being said, it could have used a better producer to make the songs more like songs than poems.
Kamala Harris For President.
Favorite Song: "Fight The Power".
3
Nov 03 2024
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White Light
Gene Clark
This is the most repetitive episode of boring possible. I barely made it through every track, and other than the opening track, it was enough to make me sleep. I've never been a fan of Country Music(although this one felt more like folk), but this Folk Rock didn't provoke my emotions like it normally does.
Favorite Song: "The Virgin"
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Nov 04 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
It feels like a 1980s movie. The nostalgia swarmed my brain throughout the album. The singing, rhythm, and beats are great. This album has been a pleasant surprise to me.
Favorite Song: "Everybody Wants To Rule The World".
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Nov 05 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
Until Radiohead proves to me they're not overrated, I will continue to not be impressed-Ok, Radiohead? This album sounded like those computer sounds when your computer malfunctions. It's more annoying than enjoyable.
Favorite Song: "No Surprises"
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Nov 06 2024
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Live At Leeds
The Who
Since I like The Who, I enjoy most songs on the album, but my criteria for live albums, especially on Election Day(let's go Democrats), is I need to feel like I'm immersed in the concert, and this sounded more like a studio album than a concert.
Favorite Song: "Magic Bus".
3
Nov 07 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
This album soothed me, and helped me mourn the death of Jim Morrison(and the United States Of America). Beautiful poetic lyrics, combined with hard, and soft guitar. It's a shame The Doors didn't last longer.
Favorite Song: "Roadhouse Blues"
4
Nov 08 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
This album is about as exciting as living in the suburbs. There are some bits, and pieces I enjoyed, but it drug on way too long(sorta like spending too many years in the suburbs).
Favorite Song: "Sprawl II(Mountains Beyond Mountains)".
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Nov 09 2024
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Sounds like a Beatles album with some odd remixes among them. It's a fairly decent album, but nothing to sneeze at.
Favorite Song: "Village Green".
3
Nov 10 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
This 2016 album may be the newest album in the rotation, but holy shit, this album rocks in the most Mali way. The Desert Blues is a new genre for me, and I'm pleased.
Favorite Song: "Al Hassidi Terei".
4
Nov 11 2024
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Bad Company
Bad Company
"Bad Company" is literally part of this album. This is the album your alcoholic uncle has playing in the background on his vinyl when you visit him for Turkey Day. It's a decent Rock album.
Favorite Song: "Bad Company".
3
Nov 12 2024
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
The only time I've ever wanted to go to prison. Even as a Country Music hater, I still stand by that Johnny Cash is one exception. The greatest Country Artist of all time showing enough empathy to perform at a prison is a magic of its own.
4
Nov 13 2024
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90
808 State
I had a bad feeling about an album titled a number by artists titled by 808 State. What a horrendous experience of lame bleeps, and noises.
Favorite Song: "Ancodia"
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Nov 14 2024
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Just like anything I listen to by Public Enemy, they're better poets than they are musicians. Their songs can use better production, rhythm, and beats. This album's message is still relevant to this day though.
Favorite Song: "Night Of The Living Baseheads"
3
Nov 15 2024
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
Not quite dreamy, nor sardonic, but a solid 1970s style Rock 'N Roll album. No wonder Led Zeppelin plagiarised off of them.
Favorite Song: "Prelude-Nothing To Hide"
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Nov 16 2024
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
The whole album reminds me of a popular surname. It's rather dull, boring, and repetitive(and now, The Queen really is dead).
Favorite Song: "Frankly, Mr. Shankly"
2
Nov 17 2024
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Cupid & Psyche 85
Scritti Politti
I like British Pop, but this was a bit too Brit-Poppy for me.
Favorite Song: "Small Talk"
2
Nov 18 2024
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
I'm pleasantly surprised! Unfortunately, the name Bush here in the USA isn't associated with such greatness. Some of the most soul-soothing, energetic, and pop-tacular songs are on this album.
Favorite Song: "Running Up That Hill(A Deal With God)"
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Nov 19 2024
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Picture it: Playing billiards at the Vanguard while listening to live music such as this. It has an ambience to it that soothe the soul.
Favorite Song: "Gloria's Step"
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Nov 20 2024
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Electric Music For The Mind And Body
Country Joe & The Fish
A psychedelic trip which sounded as if it was recorded in a tent just outside of the infamous Woodstock Festival. A mixed bad from a quality standpoint.
Favorite Song: "Love"
3
Nov 21 2024
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
TV On The Radio
Sounds like this glee club from my alma mater known as The Cheezies, except cheesier.
Favorite Song: "Poppy"
2
Nov 22 2024
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
I was dancing to T. Rex when I was twelve, and this album did not disappoint. This is peak classic rock music. It was haunting, electric, and pure talent.
Favorite Song: "Cosmic Dancer"
4
Nov 23 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
This was my 100th album for this project, and unfortunately, it didn't make me feel young, or crazy. While I do appreciate the rawness, and authenticity of the album, it needed a bit more of a spice to engage me better.
Favorite Song: "Round And Round(It Won't Be Long)"
2
Nov 24 2024
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KE*A*H** (Psalm 69)
Ministry
This definitely wins the award(so far) for the most bizarre title for an album. The album tries too hard to be edgy, but it fails. It does have a handful of headbanger moments.
Favorite Song: "Psalm 69".
2
Nov 25 2024
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Face to Face
The Kinks
The Kinks are another version of The Beatles, and this album is no exception. Nothing on here is earth-shattering. It's a mid-tier album.
Favorite Song: "Rainy Day In June"
3
Nov 26 2024
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. A fresh Snoop Dogg slaps with hilarious rhymes, catchy beats, and the most complete skits in the genre.
Favorite Song: "Gin And Juice"
5
Nov 27 2024
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Horses
Patti Smith
A masterpiece of underground rock! Every song builds up to a utopic climax of singing, and guitar.
Favorite Song: "Gloria"
5
Nov 28 2024
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
The album gets a kudos for its raw talent, legendary guitar play, and catchy music one could listen to all day. However, it loses a star based on its lack of originality, given every song is written by someone other than John Mayall, and Eric Clapton.
Favorite Song: "What I'd Say".
3
Nov 29 2024
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
My Turkey Day album was the Green Bean Casserole(and contrary to what my mind initially told me, this wasn't recorded by Sixpence None The Richer). I give the benefit of the doubt, since he was totally broken as a person, but there wasn't much here that appealed to me.
Favorite Song: "Grey/Afro"
2
Nov 30 2024
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Graceland
Paul Simon
If nothing else, this album is versatile. Every song sounds as if it's performed by a different artist. Nothing blew me away, but there wasn't much that was unbearable noise either.
Favorite Song: "You Can Call Me Al"
3
Dec 01 2024
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
This is the first time I've fully listened to this album in 15 years. Back then, I would have given it a full five-star rating.
Now, I have a different perspective. The album does start out with a bang, but eventually transitions into the babbling of what sounds like a 13 year old boy showing off on a tape recorder. Per usual with Eminem, the misogyny is rampant on the album, and while the 1990s were a far less politically correct time, he has lyrics on here that would shock people back then as well.
It's still a fairly good album; just not near as good as I remembered it.
Favorite song: "Guilty Conscience"
3
Dec 02 2024
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D
White Denim
Feels more like 1971 than 2011. Some decent songs, but none of them put an "oomph" in me.
Favorite Song: "Keys"
3
Dec 03 2024
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
If there is Life On Mars, it won't be the same without David Bowie.
Favorite Song: "Life On Mars?"
4
Dec 04 2024
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Black Metal
Venom
It's the UK's version of Metallica. Take from that what you will.
Favorite Song: "Raise The Dead"
2
Dec 05 2024
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Fragile
Yes
Yes, you need better songs for a higher rating.
Favorite Song: "Roundabout"
2
Dec 06 2024
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
A profoundly mediocre album.
Favorite Song: "Waiting For The Big One".
3
Dec 07 2024
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
A powerful album which is still relevant today. It features some of the catchiest jingles, as well as excellent singing, and good vibes.
Favorite Song: "Everyday People"
4
Dec 08 2024
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Roots
Sepultura
Some decent metal jams here, with guitar play that reminds me of System Of A Down. Too repetitive though.
Favorite Song: "Itsari"
3
Dec 09 2024
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Eliminator
ZZ Top
Typical ZZ Top-an entire album about women, sex, legs, and cars. I thoroughly enjoyed nearly every song.
Favorite Song: "Legs"
4
Dec 10 2024
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
It's been on my bucket list to listen to a Talking Heads album, and their '77 campaign was a banger.
Favorite Song: "Tentative Decisions"
4
Dec 11 2024
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
This album was generated on my dad's birthday, and he was the one who told me about Neil Young. Not a bad album by any means, but I expected better from an artist who is revelled as much as he is.
Favorite Song: "Southern Man"
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