Aug 21 2024
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Obviously a bunch of great ones... "Respect" is a jam for sure!
4
Aug 22 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
Always a classic.
4
Aug 23 2024
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Dookie
Green Day
Voice of a generation. Hard rocking but relatable. From "Basket Case" to "All by Myself" - honest, sometimes funny, always straightforward.
4
Aug 26 2024
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
Some classic Cash sounds and some that felt like they dragged him into the studio and put the lyrics in front of him. "We'll Meet Again" probably my favorite... although "Hurt" is always good.
4
Aug 27 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
So good. Energy, drive, really the beginnings of rock and roll - albeit with an early corporate bent.
5
Aug 28 2024
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Such a mix... greats like Smooth Criminal, Way You Make Me Feel, & Leave Me Alone... and then some awful awful tunes... Speed Demon?? Ugh...
3
Aug 29 2024
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Meh... never been too into this type, but it was fun.
3
Aug 30 2024
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The Clash
The Clash
Classic early punk. Light on technical ability, Heavy on angst and lack of F's.
4
Sep 02 2024
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Doolittle
Pixies
Speaking my language. Every song is good - multiple are classics - at least two are iconic in riffs, lyrics, style. Just great stuff.
5
Sep 03 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
4
Sep 04 2024
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
Interesting - feels a lot like the Dead with a Jam Band vibe and some really good harmonies. I had never heard this before!
4
Sep 05 2024
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Let's Stay Together
Al Green
Nice and smooth. I'd listen again.
3
Sep 06 2024
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The Pleasure Principle
Gary Numan
Foundation for a lot of synth rock and pop over the following 10 years. Classic.
4
Sep 09 2024
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Smash
The Offspring
Interesting with the Ska influences along with the rock & grunge. Fine album, but I just don't think it would be on my list.
3
Sep 10 2024
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
Back to back to back bangers. Also one of the greatest unplugged performances ever. Great album.
4
Sep 11 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
Best of the era.
5
Sep 12 2024
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The Next Day
David Bowie
Interesting - some very typical and classic Bowie. Some not as great.
4
Sep 13 2024
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Highly Evolved
The Vines
Fun. Definitely kinda the next step into the 200s for the rock genre.
4
Sep 16 2024
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Not his best, but still a great artist finding his craft.
4
Sep 17 2024
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Love me some Cat Stevens. Kind of a surprise on this list, but a nice listen.
3
Sep 18 2024
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
3
Sep 19 2024
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69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
Campy and interesting... for about twenty of the 69 songs. Then it gets old quickly.
3
Sep 20 2024
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
Animal Collective
3
Sep 23 2024
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At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
Classic.
5
Sep 24 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
Interesting. Not a huge jazz fan, but this seemed pretty experimental.
3
Sep 25 2024
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
4
Sep 26 2024
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Solid Air
John Martyn
Meh. I understand why it's here and enjoyed it okay, but not my jam.
2
Sep 27 2024
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Classic early Dylan. definitely a good listen - if not every-day.
5
Sep 30 2024
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Lost In The Dream
The War On Drugs
Meh. Too jam-band-y for me.
3
Oct 01 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
Classic and great headbanging fun. Arguably the most musically impactful album from a great band
5
Oct 02 2024
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Murmur
R.E.M.
Classic, but probably only the 3rd or 4th best REM album...
4
Oct 03 2024
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Hadn't been exposed to these guys - looks and sounds very British. Nice sound, though. Better than Oasis... ;)
3
Oct 04 2024
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Not a big electronic/house fan, but even I liked a few of these!
3
Oct 07 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
5
Oct 08 2024
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
Classic song writing.
4
Oct 09 2024
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Arise
Sepultura
Meh. Not my jam.
2
Oct 10 2024
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
3
Oct 11 2024
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Elastica
Elastica
A little experimentation on their songs. Note bad at all.
4
Oct 14 2024
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In Rainbows
Radiohead
4
Oct 15 2024
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
3
Oct 16 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Harder than I remember. Not bad and nice straight jersey rock n roll.
3
Oct 17 2024
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Mott
Mott The Hoople
Meh. Too much Partridge Family and not enough Ziggy Stardust.
2
Oct 18 2024
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Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
Okay. Talented songwriter.
3
Oct 21 2024
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
5
Oct 22 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
So very late 90s...
4
Oct 23 2024
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Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
Very nice - different than a lot of the LA music I've been exposed to.
3
Oct 24 2024
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American Gothic
David Ackles
1
Oct 25 2024
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Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
Really good - but not even close to his best!
4
Oct 28 2024
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Eagles
Eagles
Classic.
4
Oct 29 2024
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
So great - lyrics, music, vibe. What Reggae means to me.
5
Oct 30 2024
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Horses
Patti Smith
Impactful. Not my favorite overall, but you can hear influences back in time and how she has influenced others.
4
Oct 31 2024
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Slipknot
Slipknot
So good for straight metal.
4
Nov 01 2024
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Bone Machine
Tom Waits
I get the message and songwriting, but not my jam.
2
Nov 04 2024
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Classic 60's
3
Nov 05 2024
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Abraxas
Santana
4
Nov 06 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
4
Nov 07 2024
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Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
3
Nov 08 2024
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Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
Meh... C'mon Eileen appears to be their apex.
3
Nov 11 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Classic. Easy. Almost a solid listen from front to back.
4
Nov 12 2024
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Early early. Some intertwining of what would be the actual rock with the Stones. Good album, not great.
4
Nov 13 2024
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Rockin'.
4
Nov 14 2024
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
I could listen to her any time anyplace and all day.
5
Nov 15 2024
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Space Ritual
Hawkwind
meh. okay for a British rock band.
2
Nov 18 2024
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Electric Warrior
T. Rex
Fun. Worth listening. Definitely hear some samples in there!
3
Nov 19 2024
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Tidal
Fiona Apple
Okay... moody
3
Nov 20 2024
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It's Too Late to Stop Now
Van Morrison
Love me some Van Morrison.
4
Nov 21 2024
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Classic trip back to the radio days of my youth. Nothing groundbreaking, but fun and full of memories.
3
Nov 22 2024
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Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
Classic - what could have been!
4
Nov 25 2024
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
An okay listen, but just kind of blends into the background noise of life.
2
Nov 26 2024
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
3
Nov 27 2024
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On The Beach
Neil Young
3
Nov 28 2024
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
4
Nov 29 2024
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Bitte Orca
Dirty Projectors
4
Dec 04 2024
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
One of the best rap albums of all time.
5
Dec 05 2024
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So
Peter Gabriel
So great. Mature, but still groundbreaking and experimental. Avant gard, but still an enjoyable listen.
4
Dec 06 2024
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I See You
The xx
Recognized a few songs. Not bad - some decent creativeness and is a nice album to work to.
3
Dec 09 2024
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Fun, poignant, and a little experimental. Always good for some De La
4
Dec 10 2024
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Interesting and enjoyable, but too complex for my everyday listening
3
Dec 11 2024
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Live Through This
Hole
Better than I remember. Never a Courtney Love fan, but this is a good straightforward rock album.
4
Dec 12 2024
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Nothing overly memorable, but a nice listen.
3
Dec 13 2024
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Take Me Apart
Kelela
Interesting and cool. Would listen again and it could definitely grow on me more.
3
Dec 16 2024
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
So good. Might be a 5...
4
Dec 17 2024
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25
Adele
I mean, great voice and good songs, but would never be my go-to.
3
Dec 18 2024
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GI
Germs
Had NOT heard this before and it is AWESOME. 4.
4
Dec 19 2024
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Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
Meh - a few too many mind altering drugs consumed by these guys. Interesting, but would not listen again.
2
Dec 20 2024
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461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Classic Clapton.
3
Dec 23 2024
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
Decent for sure. Would listen again.
3
Dec 24 2024
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
I mean classic rock and some blues. Just great all around.
4
Dec 25 2024
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Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Not sure I ever listened to them before. Certainly not a whole album. Not bad, but I wouldn't seek them out.
3
Dec 26 2024
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Might be one of the best Christmas albums.
4
Dec 27 2024
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Illmatic
Nas
One of the top 5 rap albums of all time.
5
Jan 01 2025
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Classic. Love some of the softer and less whiny stuff here.
4
Jan 02 2025
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I mean - not as good as II, but solid.
3
Jan 03 2025
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Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
Yacht rock...
3
Jan 06 2025
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Low
David Bowie
Not his best, but interesting and definitely ahead of it's time.
3
Jan 07 2025
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2112
Rush
3
Jan 08 2025
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Top 10 rap albums
5
Jan 09 2025
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Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Bitch, please. Ain't nobody like Aretha!
5
Jan 10 2025
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Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Never understood the attraction here. I mean, it's fine 70's rock, but just not that amazing or groundbreaking.
2
Jan 13 2025
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Different Class
Pulp
Not bad. I wish I had been more aware of them back in the day.
3
Jan 14 2025
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
I mean, good, and a few hints toward what's to come with them, but not my favorite.
3
Jan 15 2025
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Post disco greatness.
4
Jan 16 2025
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Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche
Koffi Olomide
2
Jan 17 2025
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
Interesting and listenable as good energy background music.
3
Jan 20 2025
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
3
Jan 21 2025
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Ramones
Ramones
For sure. No real musical talent and yet, musically and emotionally EPIC.
4
Jan 22 2025
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
Pretty good, actually. I would listen again.
3
Jan 23 2025
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Happy Trails
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Nah.
1
Jan 24 2025
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Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Outstanding. A lot I knew there and some great others with real influence from Jazz and influence on future music.
4
Jan 27 2025
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Good and some great, but not their best album.
3
Jan 28 2025
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Heroes
David Bowie
4
Jan 29 2025
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Good
3
Jan 30 2025
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Nopers. Mostly spoken word and the music isn't really even intriguing.
1
Jan 31 2025
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Shleep
Robert Wyatt
2
Feb 03 2025
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
Classic. Love it. So much live energy.
4
Feb 04 2025
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
yeah. groundbreaking and a great way to kick off the metal genre.
4
Feb 05 2025
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
Takes me back. LOVE!
5
Feb 06 2025
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Nice blues-laced rock & roll. Great first album.
4
Feb 07 2025
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Countdown To Ecstasy
Steely Dan
Meh.
2
Feb 10 2025
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
Such a good mix of writing and music.
4
Feb 11 2025
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
4
Feb 12 2025
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Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
Classic. My genre and soothing sounds ;)
4
Feb 13 2025
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...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
Seriously? I guess it was popular and catchy enough...
2
Feb 14 2025
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Heaux Tales
Jazmine Sullivan
Really good. Would definitely listen again and interested in what else she has done!
4
Feb 17 2025
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Great start.
4
Feb 18 2025
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
great listening.
3
Feb 19 2025
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After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
3
Feb 20 2025
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Atomizer
Big Black
Pretty cool... electronica and metal. Precursor to Prodigy?
3
Feb 21 2025
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Excellent - when I think Jazz, this is what I think of.
4
Feb 24 2025
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The Doors
The Doors
Classic.
4
Feb 25 2025
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My Generation
The Who
Before the grandiose ambitions. Enjoyable.
3
Feb 26 2025
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New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
2
Feb 28 2025
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Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
4
Mar 03 2025
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Diamond Life
Sade
Takes me back. Great, smooth & just timeless.
4
Mar 04 2025
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Garbage
Garbage
Good, not great rep of the 90s.
3
Mar 05 2025
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Scum
Napalm Death
Not my style - even for death metal
2
Mar 06 2025
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Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Better than I thought and more than just Take on Me.
3
Mar 07 2025
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Faith
George Michael
always fun. i had forgotten how many hits were on this.
3
Mar 10 2025
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
The Paul's Boutique of Led Zepp
4
Mar 11 2025
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Pretenders
Pretenders
2
Mar 12 2025
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
interesting. harder electronic mix. would listen again.
2
Mar 13 2025
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Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
Definitely recognizable. Would listen again.
3
Mar 14 2025
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
interesting! Good to work to.
2
Mar 17 2025
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Raw Power
The Stooges
Gotta love good ol Iggy and can't deny the genius of Bowie.
3
Mar 18 2025
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Early and a little disco, but great.
3
Mar 19 2025
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
classic.
4
Mar 20 2025
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The Message
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Objectively great for it's era and such a groundbreaker.
4
Mar 21 2025
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Play
Moby
Very good... but not my thing.
3
Mar 24 2025
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Marquee Moon
Television
Cool - can hear a lot of the transition from angry non-technical punk to the songwriting angst of the early 80s alternative and even new wave.
3
Mar 25 2025
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Fragile
Yes
man... they really were great and a little experimental and true to themselves. could always use a reminder to play and say Yes.
4
Mar 26 2025
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The Coral
The Coral
Not bad.
2
Mar 27 2025
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Arc Of A Diver
Steve Winwood
Not bad. Yacht rock transition....
2
Mar 28 2025
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Arular
M.I.A.
2
Mar 31 2025
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Please...
4
Apr 01 2025
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If I Should Fall From Grace With God
The Pogues
3
Apr 02 2025
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
3
Apr 03 2025
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
4
Apr 04 2025
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
2
Apr 09 2025
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Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Excellent. Very Janice and fun.
3
Apr 10 2025
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Penance Soiree
The Icarus Line
Man - so good. Going to have to add these guys into my rotation!!
4
Apr 11 2025
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Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
4
Apr 14 2025
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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Is what it is... great rock.
4
Apr 15 2025
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Too good.
4
Apr 16 2025
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Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
okay. not my favorite.
2
Apr 17 2025
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Justified
Justin Timberlake
pop city, but fun...
3
Apr 18 2025
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Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
Meh. Might be segment defining, but it doesn't take much for that segment...
2
Apr 21 2025
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This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Always fun.
3
Apr 22 2025
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Hunky Dory
David Bowie
4
Apr 23 2025
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
2
Apr 24 2025
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
Not their best, but some fun experimental stuff.
3
Apr 25 2025
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
4
Apr 28 2025
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The Fat Of The Land
The Prodigy
4
Apr 29 2025
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Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
meh good songwriting, but nothing groundbreaking. Very Gordon Lightfoot-esque.
3
Apr 30 2025
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Lovely.
3
May 01 2025
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Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
I mean - an absolute classic and journey through rock, punk, and fun.
4
May 02 2025
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Bright Flight
Silver Jews
mmmm....
1
May 05 2025
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1999
Prince
A master.
5
May 06 2025
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
not as good as some others, but great with June there!
4
May 07 2025
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Not widely available! Good stuff, though!
3
May 08 2025
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High Violet
The National
The National is always listenable and this is a solid album
3
May 09 2025
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Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
Meh.
2
May 12 2025
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
3
May 13 2025
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Live!
Fela Kuti
Thoroughly enjoyable.
3
May 14 2025
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OK
Talvin Singh
3
May 15 2025
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I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
2
May 16 2025
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Blur
Blur
Meh. Medium music from a medium era with medium impact.
2
May 19 2025
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Blackstar
David Bowie
3
May 20 2025
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
3
May 21 2025
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Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
Surprisingly good.
4
May 22 2025
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
3
May 23 2025
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Fun. Forget about them....
2
May 26 2025
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
May 27 2025
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Classic. Great music and songwriting.
4
May 28 2025
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Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
2
May 29 2025
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Faust IV
Faust
Not awful, but Faust was never my cup of tea.
3
May 30 2025
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...The Dandy Warhols Come Down
The Dandy Warhols
Better than I remember!
3