Sep 11 2024
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
This album is extremely well put together for something that is 50 years old. It really felt like a lot of Love went into making it.
'Summer Soft' was my favorite track. It was also fun hearing the OG sample to 'Gangsta's Paradise'
Wouldn't mind revisiting this album again.
(admittedly knew about this album but honestly thought it was Ray Charles who made it)
5
Sep 12 2024
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
I am just straight up not a Bob Dylan fan. I do not like his voice whatsoever. It's mostly the intonations more than anything - it sounds like mockery half the time. The instrumentals helps make it tolerable.
'Meet Me in the Morning' and 'Shelter from the Storm' were decent enough.
'Buckets of Rain' angered me the most. It's a beautiful track that's immediately ruined for me with Bob's singing.
I've now listened to a few tracks again. His voice wasn't as grating, but the guitar in 'Buckets of Rain' in particular just sounds like a calmer version of 'In the Summertime' and I can't unhear it and am of the opinion he ripped that riff.
2
Sep 13 2024
The Bends
Radiohead
Album is a vibe. It bleeds 90s heart and sound.
'High and Dry' seems like a fun song to warm up with in Karaoke and was y personal favorite off the album. 'Bullet Proof ... I Wish I Was' seems like it'd be good for Karaoke warmups too.
'Planet Telex' is a standout and a nice opener. I enjoyed the album greatly and am looking forward to re-listening to it in the future.
5
Sep 14 2024
In Rainbows
Radiohead
Great album and vastly different from The Bends. It was a lot more upbeat and colorful, but also had some slower songs in there.
'Bodysnatchers' was a highlight for me. I also liked 'Jigsaws falling into place'.
5
Sep 15 2024
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
This was... fine. It didn't have any of the iconic songs I know them for, and most of them sounded samey to me. It's easy, but forgettable listening for me.
'Sara' and 'Storms' were the only notable ones for me, and barely.
3
Sep 16 2024
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
I love ELO's sound, and have previously liked 'Mr. Blue Sky' and 'Sweet is the Night', but never fully listened to the full album.
Having done so, I'd have to say - this album was initially maddening. Something about the order of these songs, and how they don't mesh together until 'Standing in the Rain' to 'Mr. Blue Sky' felt weird. It made the vocals sound really off for me.
I've since read up on it and that was intentional given the tape medium it was released in, with blocks of songs making up 2 sides of 2 tapes. I've also given it a second listen.
All said and done, it's further strengthened interest in ELO. They're like a more eccentric Pink Floyd, with a Sci-Fi twist and use of a wide range of instruments and sounds in their tracks. I also enjoyed the second listen a lot more - whether that was the added context or using bluetooth speakers over the headset (or even both) I'm not sure.
After some consideration, I think the sum of the parts is far greater than the album as a whole. Initially, I wavered at a 3-3.5 star rating, but think it's worth a 4. I do feel like the album lacked an overall sense of cohesion, but it's enjoyable otherwise.
'Jungle' is easily the worst song of the batch for me. Just... Why?
'The Whale' was a nice find - I love ELO's instrumentals.
'Mr. Blue Sky' is a banger as usual and I think still the high point of the album for me (especially enjoyed as a set starting from 'Standin in the Rain')
4
Sep 17 2024
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Did not do it for me. Not a big fan of this one except the last song.
1
Sep 18 2024
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
This was ok. Easy listening, but overall nothing that stood out too much. Can't help but feel like R.E.M. would have benefited by a singer with more presence.
'Sweetness Follows' was my favorite track.
3
Sep 19 2024
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
This was a good album. The opening song 'Part of a Whole' reminded me of The Sims.
'Maseru' was my favorite from this album.
4
Sep 20 2024
Dirt
Alice In Chains
Good album. I like their sound generally, but sometimes the lead singer can be a bit droney.
'Rooster' was my fave from this track.
4
Sep 21 2024
Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
This album SLAPS. Listening is easy and vibes are good all around.
'Samba Triste' and 'Samba De Uma Nota So' tie for faves.
5
Sep 22 2024
The Last Broadcast
Doves
This album slaps! I liked how well the album flowed from one song to another. It got me wanting to listen to the album again and even explore more music from them.
'N.Y.' was my fave. Shoutout to 'Pounding' too.
5
Sep 23 2024
Beauty And The Beat
The Go-Go's
It was a fun album. I don't love the vocal work, but there were some bangers in there.
'Tonite' was my track of choice.
4
Sep 24 2024
Nevermind
Nirvana
The bangers are there, but I couldn't help but feel like I only liked half the album. That said, there were some gems I found in here that were outside of the mainstream stuff, but there were some rough tracks on here, too.
'Drain You' is my fave, closely followed by 'Lithium'.
4
Sep 25 2024
Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I had the same problem with this album as I did Bob Dylan. Great instrumentals ruined by subpar vocal work.
'Man Out of Time' was my favorite. I liked 'The Long Honeymoon' too. Just wish they were covers so I didn't have to be subjected to those vocals.
2
Sep 26 2024
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
This was aite. Not my cup of tea.
'How Long' caught my ears.
2
Sep 27 2024
Pelican West
Haircut 100
This gets a soft 5 stars from me. I actually quite liked the album as a whole and will probably revisit it at some point, but I can't help but feel like something is missing from it.
That said, it was a good experience and I'm glad to have been suggested it.
I'll slot 'Calling Captain Autumn' as my fave here, though there were a lot of tracks I vibed with and ended up saving.
5
Sep 28 2024
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
Easy 5 star. Can't understand a lick of the language, but this album spoke to me in a way that invoked a sense of nostalgia and a desire to reminisce about times long past.
It's one of those albums I'd like to revisit, especially with the bass turned up to really feel the music.
'Viðrar vel til loftárása' earns my favorite spot. 'Flugufrelsarinn' and 'Ný batterí' also stood out to me.
5
Sep 29 2024
Halcyon Digest
Deerhunter
It was good, but I wasn't particularly hooked. I may revisit this one at some point.
'He Would Have Laughed' wins for my fave from this album.
4
Sep 30 2024
Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper
Good album. May revisit it.
'No More Mr. Nice Guy' takes my fave.
3
Oct 01 2024
Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Solid album - one that comes off as a product of its time without much context. Not quite my cup of tea, but I loved the guitar work here.
'Rock Me My Baby' wins the fave for the energy, along with 'That'll Be The Day'
4
Oct 02 2024
American Pie
Don McLean
Darn good album and a classic.
'Vincent' is my fave, but of course 'American Pie' is a banger for karaoke.
4
Oct 03 2024
Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
I liked the energy, didn't love the quality and the last 3 songs of the album.
'Rocket Reducer No. 62 - Talk' wins my fave I think. 'Borderline' was good too.
2
Oct 04 2024
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
This was certainly an album.
No faves here. Gets a bonus star for sounding like something from "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared"
2
Oct 05 2024
Five Leaves Left
Nick Drake
Excellent Album. Love the vibe and the excellent instrumentals! 'Day is Done', 'Cello Song', and 'The Thoughts of Mary Jane' were highlights for me!
5
Oct 06 2024
Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
GOAT'd album by a GOAT'd artist.
"I've Got You Under My Skin" wins my fave.
5
Oct 07 2024
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Lovely little album. Nice and chill.
'Waterfall' was my fave here.
4
Oct 08 2024
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Awesome album! Such a vibethat few other albums can achieve.
'Natural Mystic' takes my fave slot.
5
Oct 09 2024
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson
Solid album. I liked the variety of slow and fast songs, but I think the layout of the album was a bit weird. A lot of the faster songs used similar instrumentals and sounded samey and a bit long, but they were still pretty fun to listen to.
'Livin in a World (They Didn't Make)' was my personal fave. 'Lonely' and 'Black Cat' were good too.
3
Oct 10 2024
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
Some aspects of this album sounded experimental and unfinished. Some parts were just plain. I wouldn't want to give it another full listen.
'Isolation' was a good song and my fave. 'Hold On' has a great instrumentals as well.
2
Oct 11 2024
School's Out
Alice Cooper
This was a fun album! I really liked the instrumentals here. Vocals not-as-much.
It's a tossup between 'Blue Turk' and 'My Stars' for faves.
4
Oct 12 2024
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
This album slaps! I was already a fan of a few of their songs but never listened to this album in full. Great time all around.
'Champagne Supernova' wins my top pick. Anyway, here's 'Wonderwall'
5
Oct 13 2024
Beyond Skin
Nitin Sawhney
This album slaps! I really like the variety on display here. Some songs felt like they belong in Persona, 'Letting Go' sounded like it belonged in Nier: Automata or Stellar Blade, while others had a drum-n-bass deal going on. I happen to be a sucker for all three.
The first 7 songs, with the exception of 'Pilgrims', were amazing. 'Pilgrims' was a low-point. I don't mind the rap, but the instrumentals suffer, which was a huge part of my enjoyment of the album overall
I liked the composition of the album and the arrangement as well. It does fall off a bit at the end for me, but I'd still give it a re-listen as a whole.
'Tides' takes my fave slot. I'm glad to have listened to this album!
5
Oct 14 2024
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
This album was fine. ZZ Top was never quite my cup of tea for some reason, so it's no surprise this album fell flat for me.
'La Grange' is a classic though and takes my fave slot.
3
Oct 15 2024
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
Good album. Ray Charles has a voice that is easy to listen to and steals the whole show. The instrumentals were quite enjoyable as well.
'You Are My Sunshine' wins my fave slot.
4
Oct 16 2024
Savane
Ali Farka Touré
Excellent album! Really fun instrumentals. I can only hope that I can understand the lyrics one day.
'Soya' and 'Soko Yhinka' are tied for my faves.
5
Oct 17 2024
Street Signs
Ozomatli
This was fun! Lotta variety here, but I didn't love the rapping focused tracks.
'Dejame En Paz' was my fave.
4
Oct 18 2024
Fragile
Yes
'Roundabout' unironically hard carries this album. The rest are a good vibe, but were not particularly interesting to me.
To be continued....
4
Oct 19 2024
Frank
Amy Winehouse
It was a fun album to listen to overall. It was a good vibe - I liked the instrumentals. Amy's voice is wonderful - it's sad she went through what she did.
I enjoyed pretty much every track. That said, nothing in particular stood out for me - hard to pick a fave, but I'll settle for 'You Sent Me Flying / Cherry'
4
Oct 20 2024
Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
Soft 5 here. The excellence of Christina Aguilera's singing cannot be understated here. She's amazing in all senses of the word.
I take issue with portions of Disc 2. It has great tunes, but lacks the cohesion Disc 1 seemed to have.
But this album was definitely worth the listen and will definitely be revisited.
Hard to pick a favorite here because I liked so many, but I'll go with 'Ain't No Other Man' and 'Hurt' for Disc 1/2 respectively.
5
Oct 21 2024
Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Not my cup of tea. Just okay overall. No real faves either, but 'I Got You Babe' was fine.
2
Oct 22 2024
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
This was pretty meh. 'Drugs' was the only one I cared about but the rest was not clicking for me.
2
Oct 23 2024
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
'Whenever Wherever Whatever' was my favorite track. The album was fine otherwise, but didn't quite resonate with me.
3
Oct 24 2024
Psychocandy
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Approaching this with no context to this band or its importance in the music space, this sounded awful.
After reading some reviews before writing my own, I can get why this took off, but hoo boy does it just not work for me. I disliked feeling like I was listening to this in a hallway.
No faves here.
1
Oct 25 2024
Truth
Jeff Beck
An OK album. I disliked the mastering, but the tunes were decent.
'I Ain't Superstitious' was my fave on this. I liked both instrumentals too.
3
Oct 26 2024
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
So nice, I listened twice! Fatboy Slim is top notch.
'Right Here, Right Now' wins my fave, though I love the album as a whole.
5
Oct 27 2024
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
Bit of a strange one. I quite like the instrumentals, but the vocals weren't quite there for me. I may give this one another chance on some different equipment.
'Old Man Going' was my fave.
4
Oct 28 2024
Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
Actually quite nice. I didn't love the vocals that were present, but the instrumentals are quite fun to listen to. I could see myself revisiting this one.
'Peaches En Regalia' was quite fun to listen to and wins my fave spot.
4
Oct 29 2024
3 + 3
The Isley Brothers
Straight fire. Loved this album. Great instrumentals, great vocals.
'That Lady' and 'Summer Breeze' are classics, but 'What It Comes Down To' wins my fave spot.
5
Oct 30 2024
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Fun album! It was nice to hear some other Bon Jovi tracks aside from the ones I've already been exposed to, though I could see why those were so popular to begin with. Great instrumentals, but I didn't love the vocals in all tracks, just a few.
'Wanted Dead or Alive' slaps heavy and wins my fave.
4
Oct 31 2024
Juju
Siouxsie And The Banshees
S'okay. The instrumentals were great, but I couldn't get behind the vocals. It felt at times too repetitive between tracks.
2
Nov 01 2024
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Loved the playing. Hated the moaning.
Part 2B wins my fave.
4
Nov 02 2024
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
This album was aite. They have a unique sound, but it didn't quite capture me.
'Kiss Off' was my fave.
3
Nov 03 2024
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Excellent album. Plenty of bangers in here, vocals and instrumentals on point.
'Gotta Get Up' wins my fave vote.
5
Nov 04 2024
L'Eau Rouge
The Young Gods
Not my cup of tea. Instrumentals were solid but I couldn't get into the vocals.
'L'Amourir' was decent.
2
Nov 05 2024
Zombie
Fela Kuti
A solid album. Great instrumentals, but not particularly ear catching.
The lengthy tracks make it hard to pick a fave, as overall I liked bits and pieces from each one. I'll go with 'Observation No Crime' though.
4
Nov 06 2024
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Excellent instrumentals. I could never get fully into the vocals though. Still, overall amazing album!
Tossup between 'Supernaut' and 'Snowblind' for faves though.
5
Nov 07 2024
Frampton Comes Alive
Peter Frampton
Fantastic album. Love the instrumentals here. I wasn't always on board with the vocals, but at times they hit nicely.
'Do You Feel Like We Do - Live' takes my fave.
5
Nov 08 2024
Slipknot
Slipknot
What an album! My only disappointment was not listening to it sooner.
It can come off a bit samey, particularly in the vocal category, but I quite enjoy the genre, so it works out.
Going with 'Diluted' as my fave from the album.
5
Nov 09 2024
Definitely Maybe
Oasis
Good vibes. I enjoyed listening to this one, though the songs were less pronounced than "What's the Story, Morning Glory?"
'Live Forever' was my take for fave.
5
Nov 10 2024
Destroyer
KISS
I liked the album overall. Lotta variety, great instrumentals, great vocals.
That said, can't figure out why I don't love KISS. Maybe it's the dichotomy offered by the way they dress vs. the songs they make? But it just seems fitting despite that.
'Beth' was my fave here.
5
Nov 11 2024
So Much For The City
The Thrills
This was good. I liked the vibe, but I couldn't help but feel like some songs were incredibly repetitive. I also quite liked the use of Banjo, but it got super oldschool Country feeling at the end (not a bad thing, just felt weird to transition to?)
I could see myself revisiting this one. 'Deckchairs and Cigarettes' was my fave takeaway here.
4
Nov 12 2024
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Excellent album. I actually found myself liking "Frank" more for being so raw, but this album has bangers all around. Excellent vocals and instrumentals.
'He Can Only Hold Her' wins my fave.
5
Nov 13 2024
Stripped
Christina Aguilera
I really liked it! Not as much as "Back to Basics", but there are classics in here. Great variety and instrumentals, and of course vocals were on point.
'The Voice Within' takes my fave.
5
Nov 14 2024
Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
This was OK. I don't think I can fully appreciate the sound for some reason. Instrumentals were good, but the vocals felt a bit wispy at times.
'Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me' takes my fave.
3
Nov 15 2024
Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
A good album. I like the way it flows, and the instrumentals are fun and psychedelic. Vocals are a bit wispy, not not terribly so. Blends in nicely with the instruments.
'Barney (...and Me)' was my fave.
5
Nov 16 2024
Ramones
Ramones
Very much not my cup of tea. Everything sounded too samey.
'Blitzkrieg Bop' was the only thing I cared for.
2
Nov 17 2024
Tommy
The Who
This was okay. Instrumentals were good, but vocal work was alright. Felt like it was a bit all over the place as an album.
'Pinball Wizard' hard carries here.
3
Nov 18 2024
I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
S'okay. I liked the instrumentals throughout, but couldn't get into the vocals much at all.
'Take This Waltz' is my pick for fave.
3
Nov 19 2024
MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
Easy 5. This performance was legendary! RIP MTV.
Tossup between 'The Man Who Sold The World' and 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' for faves. Both were excellent.
5
Nov 20 2024
Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks
A good album. I wasn't super into it, but this had good energy. Fun instrumentals and a decent vocals.
'Back to Mystery City' takes my fave pick.
4
Nov 21 2024
The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk
I quite liked this album! Psychedelic, easygoing. Nice instrumentals, and vocal work that pairs nicely with it.
'Give It Up' takes my fave here.
5
Nov 22 2024
London Calling
The Clash
Soft 5. I'm on the fence. I enjoyed a number of tracks. The Clash has some great instrumentals, but the vocals were really hit and miss for me. The energy is hard to deny though!
'Train in Vain' was an easy fave for me.
5
Nov 23 2024
The World is a Ghetto
War
Nice album. Lotta soul, great instrumentals, great vocal work!
'Four Cornered Room' was my personal fave.
5
Nov 24 2024
B-52's
The B-52's
S'okay. Didn't love the vocal work here. Instrumentals were fine.
'Rock Lobster' was the only one I cared for.
2
Nov 25 2024
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
Excellent. I had a bit of an issue with 'Moonchild' sounding too improv and ill thought out, but everything around that moment was cohesive, well executed, and overall excellent.
'I Talk to the Wind' was my fave, but 'The Court of the Crimson King' was also an amazing track.
I can see myself listening to this again easily.
5
Nov 26 2024
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
A good album. Solid instrumentals and a few that stuck with me. I didn't love the vocals, but they weren't negatively impacting my enjoyment of the album.
'Wooden Ships' was my fave here.
4
Nov 27 2024
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Wow. What an experience! I wasn't familiar with the Duke, but this album really showcased why he was such a legend.
His group has such raw, potent energy. It's amazing to hear the crowd go wild.
'Black and Tan Fantasy' was my fave here.
5
Nov 28 2024
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
A good listen. The instrumentals were good. Vocal work was fine. Nothing stood out in particular, but it made for good background sound.
'Pling!' was my fave.
4
Nov 29 2024
Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
Excellent. I enjoyed listening to this one immensely! Somber, solemn, exciting, cohesive - I felt like this all came together nicely.
'Come Pick Me Up' was my fave here.
Side note, I ended up falling into a rabbit hole and listening to "Orion" - which is a metal album from this guy. It's on YouTube - and not half-bad. I recommend giving it a try if you have any passing interest - it felt weirdly unique and it's probably a lot more obscure than it ought to be.
5
Nov 30 2024
Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
Pretty good! I really enjoyed this one. It tapers a bit at the end, but I loved the energy throughout.
Up in the air between 'Emerald' and 'Cowboy Song' for my faves from this album.
5
Dec 01 2024
Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Decent album. Instrumentals were good, but the vocals weren't for me. I didn't feel like anything grabbed me too strongly.
'Magic Hollow' was my fave.
4
Dec 02 2024
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
Soft five. This album had a few of tracks that I liked, but also a lot that I didn't care for. It feels like it falls off pretty heavy at the end. That said, I loved the instrumentals, and for the most part enjoyed the vocal work.
The first 4 songs were the best and my faves. The others were a mixed bag of good and decent.
5
Dec 03 2024
Bossanova
Pixies
This was interesting, if a bit confusing by the album title. I think that overall, I enjoyed the album - solid instrumentals and vocal work. I do feel like it got a bit samey throughout though.
'Is She Weird' was my fave.
4
Dec 04 2024
Wild Gift
X
Didn't really vibe with this one. The instrumentals were decent, but the vocal work felt distant and overall forgettable as an album.
2
Dec 05 2024
90
808 State
A fun album! I think overall, it makes good passive/background music, but not something I'd reach for to sit down and listen to. That said, I really enjoyed it for what it is.
'Pacific 202' was my fave.
5
Dec 06 2024
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
Dexys Midnight Runners
S'okay. Not my cup of tea. Solid instrumentals and vocal work I didn't care for.
'Geno' was good and my fave pick.
3
Dec 07 2024
Be
Common
Easy 5. Good vibes, amazing production. Ye COOKED with them beats. Common's rapping is fun and overlays on them nicely. No bad tracks here for me. Definitely open to revisiting this one in full (already listened 3x times).
"The Food" was my standout fave, but I gotta shout out 'Chi-City' and 'They Say'.
5
Dec 08 2024
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
S'okay, not much love for this one. Decent instrumentals and okay vocals.
'Money' was my fave.
3
Dec 09 2024
Your Arsenal
Morrissey
Good. A bit wispy on the vocals but I liked the production.
'Seasick, Yet Still Dock' was my fave.
4
Dec 10 2024
My Generation
The Who
It was good. Great instrumentals, but I couldn't get behind the vocals often. Not a bad listen tho.
'The Ox' was my fave.
4
Dec 11 2024
The Hour Of Bewilderbeast
Badly Drawn Boy
Quite Enjoyable! I really liked how everything came together. Excellent instrumentals and good vocal work. Production quality seemed really good as well!
'Another Pearl' was my fave.
5
Dec 12 2024
Peggy Suicide
Julian Cope
S'okay. Good instrumentals, but vocal work I didn't care for.
'Soldier Blue' was my fave.
3
Dec 13 2024
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
S'aite. Good instrumentals and vocal work, but I couldn't behind them really.
'Down by the River' was my fave.
3
Dec 14 2024
Lady Soul
Aretha Franklin
Excellent! Easy 5 stars. Excellent vocals and fun instrumentals.
'(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' was my fave.
5
Dec 15 2024
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
Quite a fun album! I liked the production and really enjoyed Ice Cube's rapping. The content of the lyrics is controversial, but it felt raw and uncompromising.
'You Can't Fade Me/JD's Gaffilin'' was my fave.
5
Dec 16 2024
Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Excellent. Chill, ethereal, undeniably 80s. Awesome instrumental and vocal work.
'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' is an easy pick for my fave, but this album was fantastic from start to finish!
5
Dec 17 2024
Who's Next
The Who
Soft 5. I think this album has one of the best combos of opening/closing songs ever, but suffers from fairly lackluster tracks filling in everything inbetween. Overall though, I did enjoy the experience!
'Baba O'Riley' takes the cake for me (but 'Won't Get Fooled Again' is a close second!)
5
Dec 18 2024
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
I wasn't feeling this. It felt incredibly repetitive at times, and I couldn't appreciate the vocal work for the most part. Not a terrible experience, but not one I'd reach for again.
'We Float' was good though.
2
Dec 19 2024
Spiderland
Slint
This one was interesting and offered a very... Specific vibe? I feel weirdly drawn to this album, but not immediately such that I want to listen to it again so soon.
The instrumentals were fairly basic and repetitive, and the vocal work felt disjointed, but it felt like it really worked somehow.
'Don, Aman' stood out to me.
3
Dec 20 2024
Made In Japan
Deep Purple
Nice! Deep Purple brings the energy! Excellent instrumentals, excellent vocals.
'Highway Star' was my fave (softspot for it because of Rock Band 2)
5
Dec 21 2024
Dummy
Portishead
Nice. Eerie, chill. I enjoyed the instrumentals and ethereal vocal work was excellent. Something about it just works, and I'm here for it. Absolutely would revisit again!
'Sour Times' was my pick for a fave.
5
Dec 22 2024
Young Americans
David Bowie
Not bad. I liked the instrumentals and the vocal work here was better than I'd experienced with "Aladdin Sane" - but ultimately, nothing really grabbed me here.
'Fascination' was my choice for a fave.
4
Dec 23 2024
Disintegration
The Cure
I liked the album overall, but didn't get grabbed by any song in particular. It felt repetitive at times, but the vibe never got boring. Good instrumentals and fitting vocal work. I could see myself revisiting this one.
4
Dec 24 2024
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
This leans into "Not my cup of tea territory". Good energy, okay instrumentla work, vocal work all over the place.
I only cared for 'Where is my Mind?'
3
Dec 25 2024
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Good listen overall, though nothing stood out too much to pick a fave.
4
Dec 26 2024
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
Excellent. No notes. Getting this on Christmas was a nice treat. All bangers here - no faves.
5
Dec 27 2024
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Nice. Great instrumentals and fitting vocal work. Not my favorite selection from their discography though.
'Transylvania' was a standout for me.
5
Dec 28 2024
Grace
Jeff Buckley
There are just some artists that stand so solidly on their work that I HAVE to give them a second listen, and Jeff Buckley was no exception. Something about this album felt so cohesive and raw. The instrumentals felt on point, and that vocal work was out of this world!
Plenty of standout tracks here, but I'm going with 'Forget Her' as my fave of the bunch.
If I had a nickle for every time I've listened to an album (twice I might add!) just to find out the artist left the world too soon, I'd have two too many. (The other being Nick Drake.) I do think part of their legacy may not have happened without such tragic catalysts advancing it further, but it's heartbreaking to consider how young they were and how much they could give to the world had they not been taken from it so soon.
5
Dec 29 2024
Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
Nice! Fun, a bit chaotic, but overall, the whole thing was right up my alley. Fun instrumentals, and spot on punk vocals. Loved it!
'Die, All Right!' was my fave from the bunch, but they have quite a few bangers in here!
5
Dec 30 2024
Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
That was an... Experience. I didn't wholly love it, but it wasn't too terrible.
'The Sage' was my fave pick.
3
Dec 31 2024
Live At The Regal
B.B. King
Excellent. I imagine this was an amazing Live set to be a part of! Great instrumentals and good vocal work.
'Worry, Worry' was my fave. Loved those guitar riffs!
5
Jan 01 2025
Tidal
Fiona Apple
I really enjoyed this one. Really enjoyable style, nice smooth instrumentals, and great vocal work!
'The Child is Gone' was my fave.
5
Jan 02 2025
Heroes to Zeros
The Beta Band
It's funny, there was a certain sound I was expecting based on the cover art that I'd say I just was not getting. It put a slight damper on my listening experience, as my expectations were just not being met track after track.
The album itself is decent. Solid instrumentals and decent vocal work. Nothing that stood out too strongly, but the overall composition was good. I just really wish the cover art reflected that better. I'm also open to checking out the album again and relistening to it all or checking out their discography.
'Out-Side' is my choice for a fave.
4
Jan 03 2025
Soul Mining
The The
S'okay. Not my cup of tea. Decent instrumentals, decent vocal work.
'Uncertain Smile' wins my fave.
3
Jan 04 2025
Parklife
Blur
This was good, better than most of the UK stuff I've listened to on this 1001 Album journey. That said, I didn't resonate too deeply with this one, but I thought the instrumentals and vocal work were good. I could see myself revisiting this album, or Blur's other stuff at some point.
'This is a Low' was my pick for a fave.
4
Jan 05 2025
Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Solid. Decent instrumentals, though I felt it lacking at times. Vocal work was fitting. Overall though, I felt I couldn't get too into this one.
'Steppin' Out' was my pick for a fave.
3
Jan 06 2025
Mott
Mott The Hoople
Solid. I wasn't feeling it at first, but it ended up growing a bit on me. I wasn't too blown away, but I did enjoy the instrumentals. Vocal work was decent.
'I'm a Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso' was my pick for a fave.
4
Jan 07 2025
Raw Power
The Stooges
Solid. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work. I wasn't particularly hooked though.
'Search and Destroy' is my pick for a fave.
3
Jan 08 2025
Shleep
Robert Wyatt
An interesting one. There's a lot going on here. Some that just works, others that lean a bit too much into just noise. Overall, I thought it was a decent listen.
'Alien' was my pick for a fave.
4
Jan 09 2025
Lady In Satin
Billie Holiday
A solid listen. Ultimately, I felt this was a bit samey across the whole album. Billie Holiday has a lovely voice but the songs stay in a pretty constrained range. I also don't usually listen for lyrics, but the constant talk about Love was a bit much for me.
That said, it does invoke a peculiar feeling in me that I can't describe. No particular faves from the album, but the vibe was good.
4
Jan 10 2025
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Not the most amazing stuff from Queen, but it's hard to deny just how good Freddie Mercury and crew are. They have such a cool, rich sound to them. I do feel like overall, the composition of the album was a tad bit all over.
'Now I'm Here' wins my fave. 'Killer Queen' gets a shoutout.
5
Jan 11 2025
Funeral
Arcade Fire
Pleasant, but somewhat lacking. I enjoyed the instrumentals, but felt like they stepped just a bit too far back away from their mics at times.
Overall, the album felt cohesive. I could see myself revisiting this one, as it was a good vibe. It's also enough that I'm curious to explore Arcade Fire's catalogue.
'In the Backseat' was my personal fave.
4
Jan 12 2025
Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
This has very aggressive "Not my cup of tea" energy to it. Some songs run on too long, others are incredibly short, all while having simple and boring instrumentals and vocal work that was all over the place. Had the album been half the length, I'd have bumped this up a star, but by halfway through I couldn't wait for it to end. It started off okay, but never got any better.
The irony of his nickname being Skip isn't lost on me.
2
Jan 13 2025
Calenture
The Triffids
Solid. Felt pretty straightforward, but didn't hook me.
'Save What You Can' was my fave
3
Jan 14 2025
Heroes
David Bowie
I enioyed this one a bit more than the previous one I listened to, though it wasn't enough to make me a Bowie fan. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Moss Garden' was my fave.
4
Jan 15 2025
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Soft 5. I liked this album more than "Funeral" and thought the overall composition was better. I loved the instrumentals and the vocal work was enjoyable! I'm particularly biased towards organs though.
'My Body is a Cage' was a fave from here.
Honestly, I'd be willing to (and likely will) revisit both "Funeral" and "Neon Bible" at some point. Maybe even their whole discography, as they're pretty in line with my tastes.
5
Jan 16 2025
Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
I really liked this one! Beautiful instrumentals and a beautiful voice to accommodate them. Some songs were definitely out there, but I enjoyed the composition of the album.
'Silent All These Years' was my fave.
5
Jan 17 2025
Bad
Michael Jackson
Despite the name, the album is quite good. Classic beats all around, but the vocal work of MJ is unmatched. Easy 5!
'The Way You Make Me Feel' takes my fave slot.
5
Jan 18 2025
Odelay
Beck
This was a fun listen! I enjoyed the instrumentals, though vocal work was a bit here and there at times.
'Where It's At' was my fave.
4
Jan 19 2025
World Clique
Deee-Lite
Easy 5. Right up my alley - Fun instrumentals, matched with fun vocal work. Good vibes and good times all round!
'Groove Is In The Heart' wins my fave.
5
Jan 20 2025
Brothers
The Black Keys
Easy 5. Excellent instrumentals and vocal work. Great vibe!
'Tighten Up' was my fave.
5
Jan 21 2025
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Soft 5. This album was enjoyable to listen to! Good instrumentals and fun vocal work. Many songs fell on the "Good but generic" side.
'White Rabbit' carries it heavy for me and takes the fave slot.
5
Jan 22 2025
The Coral
The Coral
A solid, enjoyable listen. Part of me feels like it was lacking just a little bit of oomph for it to be truly memorable, but overall, great instrumentals and good vocal work.
'Dreaming of You' was my fave.
5
Jan 23 2025
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Excellent! I really enjoyed this one. Something about the overall composition just worked for it. Great instrumentals and vocal work.
'It's a Sin' was my fave from this album.
5
Jan 24 2025
Cut
The Slits
Very much not my cup of tea. Instrumentals that were all over, and vocal work that was even more all over. There was a moment where I felt it was a bit of a decent listen, but overall just not worth the experience.
2
Jan 25 2025
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Soft 5. Overall, I enjoyed the listen, but think it went on just a bit too long. I enjoyed the instrumentals, though it was a bit repetitive at times. Vocal work was a bit of a weak point for me. It was fitting of the work, but felt a bit too much in the backseat. I also didn't love the excessive use of distortion.
'Hurt' is hard not to fave, but I'll throw in 'Ruiner' in as a substitute fave.
5
Jan 26 2025
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
This is a soft 4 for me. Parts of it were fun, others felt a bit all over. The album was fairly cohesive and I think overall, the instrumentals were good and the vocal work was decent.
'Soap Star Joe' was my fave from the lot.
4
Jan 27 2025
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
It's a good vibe. Overall, fairly unmemorable, despite having solid instrumentals. I'll give it a bonus for having a rather unique cover and name.
'Back at the Chicken Shack' was my fave song.
4
Jan 28 2025
Violator
Depeche Mode
Solid listen. It came off a bit samey throughout, but was still pretty enjoyable despite that.
'Enjoy the Silence' was my fave from this album.
4
Jan 29 2025
Fever To Tell
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
What a fun little album! One of the few I thought was actually too short. Fun instrumentals and vocal work.
'Maps' was my fave, loved playing this one in Rock Band!
5
Jan 30 2025
Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Not my cup of tea. It feels competent, but I wasn't particularly compelled. Solid instrumenals and vocal work.
3
Jan 31 2025
Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
Once again met with an Elvis Costello album, once again finding it wasn't really my cup of tea. Good instrumentalset with vocal work I can't appreciate. It was somewhat better than the first one I listened to, but not by a whole lot.
3
Feb 01 2025
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Enjoyable, but a bit dated. A lot of these tracks felt like they probably didn't stand the test of time. Fun instrumentals and vocal work, though.
'Blue Suede Shoes' was my fave from this bunch.
4
Feb 02 2025
Out of Step
Minor Threat
A solid album, but I'm coming to realize that a lot of the punk I like just happens to be the mainstream stuff. That said, this was still pretty enjoyable, with wild instrumentals and somewhat distant vocal work. It does come off a bit samey, but I like energy.
'Look Back & Laugh' was my fave from this album.
3
Feb 03 2025
Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
What an album! Hauntingly eerie at times. I really liked the different instruments present throughout. Great vocal work too!
'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' is such a fun track!
5
Feb 04 2025
Blur
Blur
S'okay. It's got decent instrumentals and vocal work, but overall just didn't feel cohesive or noteworthy.
'Song 2' hard carries this album though. So simple, yet so good!
3
Feb 05 2025
A Walk Across The Rooftops
The Blue Nile
An interesting album. Instrumentals were surreal and abstract at times, and decent otherwise. The vocals were distant, but emotional at times. I enjoyed listening to this one.
'From Rags to Riches' wins my fave for being so weird.
5
Feb 06 2025
Smile
Brian Wilson
This was an interesting one. I liked the overall composition! Fun, whimsical instrumentals with at times fairly ethereal vocals. It was a fun listen.
'Good Vibrations' was my fave.
5
Feb 07 2025
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Solid, though leaned into the samey territory a bit for me. Good energy, fun instrumentals and vocal work!
'On A Rope' is an incredibly simple but engaging song. Definitely my fave from the lot!
4
Feb 08 2025
Is This It
The Strokes
Excellent! This was cohesive and fun to listen to. Fun instrumentals and vocal work all round.
'Last Nite' is my pick for a fave!
5
Feb 09 2025
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
The Byrds
Solid album, but not my cup of tea. Good instrumentals and vocal work, though it comes off as a bit samey overall.
3
Feb 10 2025
Django Django
Django Django
Awesome album! Really fun overall and felt incredibly unique! Great instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
'Default' slaps heavy, easy fave pick.
5
Feb 11 2025
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
A fun album! No tracks that I know them for but fun nonetheless. Fun instrumentals and vocal work.
'Happy Feelin'' is my choice for a fave.
5
Feb 12 2025
Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Excellent, fun album. Great instrumentals and fitting vocal work. It does lean into samey territory, but not such that I didn't enjoy it.
'Ojos' was my fave.
5
Feb 13 2025
Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
Interesting and unique! I enjoyed the psychedelic, floaty nature of it. Fun instrumentals overall. It did hang out in each section a bit too long at times, but it didn't annoy me too much.
'Oxygéne, Pt. 5' was my favorite, it got kinda funky.
5
Feb 14 2025
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Except for 1 song that really felt both too long and too chaotic, this was a fun album. I noticed there weren't any of the hits I know them for. Still, I enjoyed listening! Great instrumentals and vocal work.
'Questions 67 and 68' was my fave from the lot.
5
Feb 15 2025
Live At Leeds
The Who
Fun! Makes it easy when they're playing their best, I imagine, but they seem a lot better Live than in the albums I've listened to so far.
'Amazing Journey / Sparks - Live / Medley' was my fave from this set!
5
Feb 16 2025
New York Dolls
New York Dolls
Fun! I liked it, though it leaned a bit into samey territory. Overall fun instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Bad Girl' was my fave from this set.
4
Feb 17 2025
Debut
Björk
Fun, ethereal, a bit surreal at times. This was cetainly an experience! Instrumentals were interesting, vocal work very nice and emotional.
'The Anchor Song' was my fave.
5
Feb 18 2025
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
I didn't need to listen to this again to know this was getting a 5, but I did it anyway. Incredible album, excellent composition, great instrumentals and vocal work!
'The Great Gig in the Sky' was my fave.
5
Feb 19 2025
Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
This was okay. Didn't do anything particularly wrong except maybe being too long sometimes. It lacked a particular energy and overall felt fairly generic.
3
Feb 20 2025
Opus Dei
Laibach
Certainly an experience, and not quite my cup of tea. I do recognize there's some artistic value to it all - it feels competently made and has interesting instrumentals and vocal work.
'Opus Dei' was my fave from the lot.
4
Feb 21 2025
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
I don't think any amount of albums will get me to like Elvis Costello. The instrumentals are fun, but his voice just doesn't do it for me. Overall a decent album, but not my cup of tea.
3
Feb 22 2025
Harvest
Neil Young
Good listen. The album flows nicely and has good instrumentals and vocal work.
'Heart of Gold' was my favorite from this album.
5
Feb 23 2025
Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space
Spiritualized
This was fun! A bit surreal and experimental, but overall compelling and well put together. Interesting instrumentals and vocal work.
'Broken Heart' was my fave from the lot, though admittedly there's a lot to love here!
5
Feb 24 2025
Arular
M.I.A.
Not quite my cup of tea. I liked the energy, especially with the instrumentals, but the vocal work was a bit of a miss for me most tracks.
'Fire, Fire' was my fave though.
3
Feb 25 2025
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Nostalgic, despite never really listening to their stuff. Fun instrumentals, though the vocal work felt a tad too distant for me at times. Good time overall though, and I enjoyed the overall composition!
I'm between 'Electric Feel' and 'Time to Pretend' for faves!
5
Feb 26 2025
Sheet Music
10cc
I enjoyed it, though it didn't have any particular standouts that I know and love 10cc for. Instrumentals were fun and interesting, vocal work was fit sonically, but didn't hook me.
'Old Wild Men' was my fave.
4
Feb 27 2025
Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
Interesting instrumentals accompanied by fairly annoying vocal work. I have little love for this album and really expected more from Kings of Leon.
2
Feb 28 2025
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
I wasn't feeling this at first, but by the end felt like it was quite enjoyable. Good instrumentals and vocal work.
'Little Rock 'N' Roller' was my fave.
4
Mar 01 2025
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Definitely better than Tusk. All the bangers are here! Competently made, no weird experiments, good instrumentals and vocal work.
'Dreams' was my fave from this album.
5
Mar 02 2025
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
Fun album! I liked the overall beats and vocal work. The overall theme was a bit funky in the not-so-fun way, but I still enjoyed it.
"Earth People" was my fave.
4
Mar 03 2025
Tellin’ Stories
The Charlatans
Excellent. Great instrumentals and vocal work. I enjoyed the overall vibe and loved that there were some tracks that were purely instrumental.
'One to Another' was my fave track.
5
Mar 04 2025
21
Adele
Adele is amazing. Incredibly competent album, and perfect from start to finish.
So many hits, but 'Don't you Remember' was a nice sleeper hit and my fave here.
5
Mar 05 2025
Rings Around The World
Super Furry Animals
I liked it. It's a bit long in the tooth, but overall had interesting instrumentals and vocal work.
'Juxtapozed with U' was my fave.
4
Mar 06 2025
Oedipus Schmoedipus
Barry Adamson
Pretty good, but minus a star for getting a lil weird. Fun instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Miles' was my fave from this lot.
4
Mar 07 2025
Palo Congo
Sabu
Not my cup of tea. Repetitive and loud.
2
Mar 08 2025
...And Justice For All
Metallica
Interesting, fun, and overall enjoyable! Great instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
'One' is top notch.
5
Mar 09 2025
Joan Baez
Joan Baez
Pleasant listen, though not overall compelling. Good instrumentals and vocal work.
'Donna Donna' was my fave.
4
Mar 10 2025
Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
Wasn't feeling it at first, but some of the later songs really hit right. Good instrumentals, but the vocal work wasn't my cup of tea.
'In Love With You' was my fave.
4
Mar 11 2025
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
A solid first half, but loses steam after. Good beats and decent vocal work.
'Express Yourself' was my fave.
3
Mar 12 2025
Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
I wanted to like this, but the songs are too long and don't really go anywhere. Sonically interesting for about 1.5min before feeling like they need to hurry up and move on.
2
Mar 13 2025
Another Green World
Brian Eno
I wasn't feeling it at first but the back half of this album was decent. Good instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
'Becalmed' was my fave.
4
Mar 14 2025
The Predator
Ice Cube
A good listen. Solid instrumentals and vocal work. I think it lacked cohesion overall, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
'It Was A Good Day' is a classic and a favorite.
4
Mar 15 2025
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
This was fun! A bit short, which is a shame. But I really enjoy led this one - nice instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
'Night By Night' was my fave.
5
Mar 16 2025
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Pleasant album! Great instrumentals and vocal work.
'Teach Your Children' was my fave.
5
Mar 17 2025
Dirty
Sonic Youth
A tough listen for me. I liked the instrumentals but the vocal work was getting to me. The length was also not helping any.
2
Mar 18 2025
The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Excellent, I enjoyed this one a lot! Fun instrumentals and vocal work.
'Excursions' was my fave track.
5
Mar 19 2025
Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Fun! It leans into background music territory, as it doesn't seem to make any statement that I could pick up, but this stuff is right up my alley.
No particular favorites, but I'm looking forward to revisiting and exploring more from them!
5
Mar 20 2025
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
Very much not my cup of tea. I somewhat thought the instrumentals were interesting but the vocal work was too much for me. This was so tough, I ended up looking at other reviews. It's a wonder this did so well on release. I have to wonder why/how.
2
Mar 21 2025
Darkdancer
Les Rythmes Digitales
A fun one! It felt a bit dated but it was still quite likeable. Fun instrumentals with fitting vocal work.
'Mdc vendredi' was my fave.
5
Mar 22 2025
With The Beatles
Beatles
I have little love for the older stuff The Beatles made - it's just not my cup of tea. A lot of it feels samey, and the vocal work just doesn't do it for me. That said, I recognize that there are still some good tracks here.
'Till There Was You' was my fave from this album.
3
Mar 23 2025
The Blueprint
JAY Z
Solid album. Good beats and solid vocal work. I feel like it lacked overall cohesion, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
'Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love)' was my fave track.
5
Mar 24 2025
Le Tigre
Le Tigre
Solid instrumentals and beats met with pretty hard to love vocal work.
'Hot Topic' was my fave tho.
3
Mar 25 2025
Abbey Road
Beatles
Soft 5. The tracks that are considered classics are amazing and all front loaded in the first half. The rest are just mid and some end so questionably abruptly.
'Here Comes The Sun' was my fave - it's such a sonic treat. Plenty of good ones to pick from, at least from the first half.
5
Mar 26 2025
White Ladder
David Gray
This was pleasant! I enjoyed the instrumentals and the vocal work was great!
'Sail Away' was my fave.
5
Mar 27 2025
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
A soft 4. I think overall, it's enjoyable, but it was rather lackluster and nothing in particular stood out. Good instrumentals with decent vocal work.
'Operator' was my fave.
4
Mar 28 2025
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
This was solid, though not quite my cup of tea. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Mrs. Robinson' was my fave and hard carries this album for me.
4
Mar 29 2025
Moondance
Van Morrison
Nice, easy listening. Great instrumentals and good vocal work.
'Moondance' was my fave.
5
Mar 30 2025
Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Quiet enjoyable easy listening! Fun instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
'Sunlight' was my fave.
5
Mar 31 2025
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
Not quite my cup of tea, but it wasn't unpleasant. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Black Rose' was my fave.
4
Apr 01 2025
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
This was pleasant, and the 2nd Simon & Garfunkel album I've gotten recently. Great instrumental work and vocal work!
'Cecilia' was my fave, lotta good energy from that track.
5
Apr 02 2025
Blackstar
David Bowie
Meh. David Bowie has come up multiple times and it's generally disappointing. This is no exception. The vocal work here kills any enthusiasm I had for the instrumentals.
2
Apr 03 2025
Close To The Edge
Yes
I was exposed to this album not too long ago. An 18 minute song sounds crazy, but it's truly a treat to listen to. Fun instrumentals and vocal work!
'Close to the Edge' is my fave, but out of the 18-minute behemoth, the organs around the 12 minute mark are just amazing.
5
Apr 04 2025
I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
This was interesting. Not quite my cup of tea, but it's a competent album with some dark undertones. Good instrumentals and vocal work.
'If You Want To Be My Woman' was my fave.
4
Apr 05 2025
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Excellent, easy listening! Fun instrumentals and great vocal work.
'The Girl from Ipanema' is fantastic!
5
Apr 06 2025
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Excellent, if a bit short. Lovely vocal work and instrumentals.
'Fast Car' is such a great and easily my fave!
5
Apr 07 2025
1989
Taylor Swift
Hard not to love this one, given how catchy so many of the tracks were more than a decade ago. They're still pretty good and hold up well for me. Taylor has great vocal work and the instrumentals are quite fun!
'How You Get The Girl' was my fave from this set.
5
Apr 08 2025
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Fun little album. Sweet instrumentals and vocal work. Also hard for me to separate artists from the art on this one - Dolly Parton is a wonderful person!
'Coat Of Many Colors' was my fave track.
5
Apr 09 2025
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Gonna give this a five. Due to time constraints, I ended up listening to some other works from Fats because Spotify's version of the album doesn't have all the songs available and I couldn't go hunting them down.
That said, dude's got good sound and good vibes. It's a bit too dated for my tastes, but I'm glad I was exposed to Fats Domino.
5
Apr 10 2025
A Northern Soul
The Verve
Decent sounds and a good vibe. Overall not super memorable though. Nothing in particular stood out, but I enjoyed the album overall.
4
Apr 11 2025
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
One of those albums that I had to stop and check the reviews first because I just know there's more to it than meets the eye. I can't in good faith rate this well, because it's definitely a mess, but I gave it an extra star because there does seem to be some merit here and there, and I can understand what Syd was going through. Tough album to get through.
2
Apr 12 2025
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Fun, but gets kinda stale on the back half. The 808 tracks can be a bit repetitive. Still, I enjoyed the more popular tracks that have found themselves in the mainstream. Some of the lyrics were fun too!
'Walk This Way' was my fave.
4
Apr 13 2025
Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
Good sound, albeit a bit generic. Overall enjoyable instrumentals, though vocal work got a bit annoying at times.
'Into You Like a Train' was my fave.
4
Apr 14 2025
Club Classics Vol. One
Soul II Soul
Good easy listening. Some of it felt a bit repetitive, with some rough vocal work, but it was still enjoyable overall.
'Dance' was my fave.
4
Apr 15 2025
Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Nice easy listening. Great vocal work and instrumentals.
'Wild World' was my fave.
5
Apr 16 2025
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Somewhat generic, but I did enjoy it overall. Nice instrumentals with decent vocal work.
'Whiskey Woman' was my fave.
4
Apr 17 2025
Black Metal
Venom
Not bad, but not great either. Fairly generic and samey feeling throughout. Decent instrumentals and vocal work.
'Leave Me In Hell' was my fave from this album.
3
Apr 18 2025
Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
S'alright, pretty generic feeling and somewhat cringey lyrics at times. Decent instrumentals at least. Vocal work was tough.
2
Apr 19 2025
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
Awesome album! Excellent instrumentals and vocal work.
'War Pigs' is my fave.
5
Apr 20 2025
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Somewhat uninspiring vocal work, but decent instrumentals.
'Born to Run' was a fun song.
3
Apr 21 2025
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
A solid album! Fun instrumentals and vocal work. It sorta fell off by the end, but was still fairly enjoyable.
'Use Somebody' was my fave.
5
Apr 22 2025
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Fun, easy listening! Good instrumentals.
'Green Onions' was my fave
4
Apr 23 2025
Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Excellent. Great instrumentals and vocal work!
'Wild is the Wind' was my fave.
5
Apr 24 2025
Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
Good instrumental work and decent vocal work. Things ran somewhat too long, especially Feedback.
4
Apr 25 2025
Architecture And Morality
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Not bad, not super compelling either. I enjoyed it but couldn't get super into it. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Souvenir' was a fun track though!
3
Apr 26 2025
Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
This was fun! Good energy and vibes.
'She Got It' was my fave.
5
Apr 27 2025
McCartney
Paul McCartney
This was fine. I'm not a huge fan of his vocal work, but I respect the instrumental work here.
'Momma Miss America' was my fave.
4
Apr 28 2025
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Easy 5. Album is GOAT'd, bangers all around. Awesome instrumentals and vocal work. Billy Joel is dope!
Hard to pick a fave but I'll just say 'Just the Way You Are'
5
Apr 29 2025
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
Tough 4. The bangers she has on this hard carry the album. Everything else is just way too out there for me. Fun instrumentals overall though!
'Time After Time' is my fave!
4
Apr 30 2025
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Good times, good vibes, easy 5. Nice instrumentals and vocal work.
'Let's Get It On' is a certified banger... Heh.
5
May 01 2025
Machine Gun Etiquette
The Damned
This was fun, though not quiet up my alley. Interesting instrumentals but the vocal work wasn't doing it for me.
'Smash It Up - Pts. 1&2' was my fave!
4
May 02 2025
Movies
Holger Czukay
This one was weird but enjoyable for some reason! Good instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Persian Love' was my fave.
4
May 03 2025
Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Fun album, well put together. Not a lot of standouts, but I enjoyed the overall package! Interesting instrumentals and vocal work.
'Sabotage' slaps of course.
5
May 04 2025
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
I wasn't sure when I saw 20+ min runtimes on 2 of these tracks, but what a ride this was! I think aside from the weird vocal work on the 2nd track, everything was well put together and just excellent.
5
May 05 2025
In Our Heads
Hot Chip
I quiet enjoyed this! Fun instrumentals and vocal work.
'These Chains' was my fave.
5
May 06 2025
Mothership Connection
Parliament
Good instrumentals and vocal work, but overall a bit too repetitive for my tastes.
4
May 07 2025
La Revancha Del Tango
Gotan Project
What a fun album! I happen to be playing "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" which really makes the French bits slap a bit harder. Fun instrumentals and vocal work, in a very interesting fusion of music! I intend on diving into more of their works and giving this album another listen through.
'Una música brutal' was my favorite from this album, though a lot of these were just excellent!
5
May 08 2025
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
Not bad. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work. No particular standout tracks for me though.
3
May 09 2025
Fly Or Die
N.E.R.D
Not bad. I didn't jive with all the songs, but I think they had some good instrumentals with some decent vocal work.
'Breakout' was my fave.
4
May 10 2025
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
Good vibes! Nice instrumentals and vocal work. It wasn't super compelling, but was still enjoyable overall.
'Tall in the Saddle' was my fave.
4
May 11 2025
Celebrity Skin
Hole
This was fun! I was familiar with the Title song but wow, the instrumentals and vocal work really work for me here. Definitely want to go back for another listen and an artist deep dive.
'Malibu' was my fave.
5
May 12 2025
Dookie
Green Day
A good listen. There's definitely some bangers in here, but also some fairly mid tracks. Fun instrumentals and vocal work here and there.
'Basket Case' was my fave.
4
May 13 2025
Figure 8
Elliott Smith
Not my cup of tea. Instrumentals were decent but the vocal work was not doing it for me.
'Can't Make a Sound' was my fave.
2
May 14 2025
Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
I mess with this heavy. Interesting instrumentals and good vocal work. I had to go out of my way to listen since it's not on Spotify, but it was worth it.
'Knights in Shining Karma' was my fave.
5
May 15 2025
You're Living All Over Me
Dinosaur Jr.
Good instrumentals, okay vocal work. Overall just alright.
3
May 16 2025
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
This is a gem of an album. Hauntingly beautiful vocal work and excellent instrumentals. Listened to it twice, having never heard anything from it before!
'The Windmills of Your Mind' is *chef's kiss*
5
May 17 2025
The Next Day
David Bowie
Not bad for a David Bowie album, though I'm getting a bit weary of his works. It just doesn't work for me overall, but I recognize it's a decent album in its own right.
3
May 18 2025
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
This album would be great if I loved The Smashing Pumpkins. As it stands, I only mildly like them. Great instrumentals, but with vocal work that I just can't get around to liking save for a few songs.
'1979' is peak for me though.
4
May 19 2025
Shalimar
Rahul Dev Burman
A solid listening experience, but nothing too compelling. Fun instrumentals with decent vocal work.
'Romantic Theme' was nice though.
3
May 20 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Honestly, not bad. I think I vibed with the album on a surface level, but couldn't get fully immersed. I really liked the instrumentals, and the vocal work was quite good.
'Bat Out Of Hell' was my fave.
5
May 21 2025
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Overall good to great between tracks, but 'All Along the Watchtower' really takes things to another level!
Fun time overall, great instrumentals and vocal work.
5
May 22 2025
Pyromania
Def Leppard
Pretty good! Nothing quite stood out to me, but the instrumentals and vocal work were good throughout.
'Photograph' was my top song from this album.
5
May 23 2025
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Better than the first album that was suggested. Good instrumentals, though I dislike how much the vocal work takes a backseat.
4
May 24 2025
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
Fun listen! Great instrumentals and good vocal work.
'Stairway to Heaven' is my fave and and all time classic.
5
May 25 2025
Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
This was fun. Overall great instrumentals, but the vocal work felt like it stayed in the backseat too much.
'Methadonia' was my fave.
4
May 26 2025
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Not bad. Not particularly memorable, but I enjoyed the listen. Fun instrumentals and fitting vocal work.
4
May 27 2025
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Solid album, sucks it's not really on Spotify. Interesting instrumentals and fitting vocal work. A bit repetitive, but still enjoyable.
4
May 28 2025
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Yeah, easy 5. These still slap today! Great instrumentals and vocal work.
'The Girl Is Mine' is my fave.
5
May 29 2025
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Solid and overall enjoyable, but not particularly memorable to me. Good instrumentals with fitting vocal work.
4
May 30 2025
Vespertine
Björk
Not bad. I enjoyed this, but the vocal work stayed too similar throughout. Instrumentals were pretty good though.
4
May 31 2025
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
What an album! I really like how competently made it felt. Excellent instrumentals and vocal work! This might not have the pop-iest songs, but it really came together as a whole.
I'm up in the air for 'Cold War' and 'Oh, Maker' being my fave.
5
Jun 01 2025
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
This was fine. The song about picking and choosing between two women, followed up by the guy just talking into the mic detracted from my enjoyment of the overall package. Good instrumentals, meh vocal work.
'Walk On By' was my fave by a country mile. Such a cool opening riff.
3
Jun 02 2025
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
It was alright. Certainly a vibe, but not one I particularly cared for. Decent instrumentals with ok vocal work.
3
Jun 03 2025
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
What an album. The runtime is a bit intimidating, but the amount of variety and storytelling on display more than makes up for it. Competently made, good instrumentals and vocal work.
'Hey Ya!' is hard to top. I really liked the rendition of 'My Favorite Things'.
5
Jun 04 2025
Legalize It
Peter Tosh
Decent but a bit same. Decent instrumentals and vocal work.
3
Jun 05 2025
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
A perfectly cromulent Black Sabbath album. It starts off nice, but then kinda stays in general Black Sabbath sounding things without really making any strides into the iconic. It was a decent listen, but not compelling enough to want to listen to it again - at least immediately.
4
Jun 06 2025
Protection
Massive Attack
Good vibes, chill listening. Great instrumentals and vocal work! I feel like a lot of music from video games took notes from this page.
'Heat Miser' was my fave.
5
Jun 07 2025
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
RESPECT.
Great vibes! Fun instrumentals and vocal work. 'Respect' is easily the best bop here.
5
Jun 08 2025
A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
This feels well done, but incredibly drug induced. A few songs caught my interest, but none felt like they pushed the proverbial envelope, especially in contrast to "Something / Anything?" Still, it felt competently made, with interesting instrumentals and decent vocal work.
'Zen Archer' was my fave from the lot.
4
Jun 09 2025
Fred Neil
Fred Neil
It was fine, but I didn't care for most of it. Decent instrumentals and vocal work.
3
Jun 10 2025
Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Solid listen,but a bit samey. Good instrumentals and vocal work.
4
Jun 11 2025
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Solid listen. Good vocal work and instrumentals. Falls a bit into the samey side though.
4
Jun 12 2025
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
Decent sounds but not my cup of tea. Good instrumentals with ok vocal work.
Not quite what I expected, having been so limited to any exposure to The Rolling Stones.
3
Jun 13 2025
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
Solid sound, but a lot of songs are afraid to end, fading out instead. I personally dislike when they do that. Overall enjoyable, but some tracks come off a bit samey. Still a couple of hard hitters in here.
'God Only Knows' was my fave.
4
Jun 14 2025
Pretenders
Pretenders
Solid sound. I like the overall vibes. Good instrumentals and vocal work. Not super compelling any whichway and kinda peters out at the end of its fairly long runtime.
'Brass In Pockets' was my fave.
4
Jun 15 2025
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Good album. Not as much compared to some of their other ones, but worth listening to. Fun, upbeat, but a bit on the forgettable side.
'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' was my fave from the lot.
5
Jun 16 2025
Pornography
The Cure
Look, it's a solid album for what it was, but I can't help but feel like it's a tad bit too much of 'The Cure'. Decent instrumentals and vocal work.
'Cold' was my fave.
4
Jun 17 2025
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles
A classic. Doesn't hold up too well overall for me, but the bangers that stand out are undeniable.
'Can't Buy Me Love' was my fave.
5
Jun 18 2025
Lost Souls
Doves
What a vibe. Cool instrumentals with good vocal work. Feels competently made and just a good, chill listen.
'Here It Comes' was my fave.
5
Jun 19 2025
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
Motorhead is good in doses for me. This album did little to change that for me. I like some tracks but overall it wasn't great. Instrumentals are decent but the vocal wasn't for me.
3
Jun 20 2025
Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
Didn't feel like I needed to listen to this one. Instrumentals were fine, but the vocal work just wasn't compelling.
2
Jun 21 2025
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
This album has 3 pillars that otherwise prop up an otherwise overall decent album. It's truly elevated by just those 3 tracks. Strong and good instrumentals throughout with good vocal work. Except in those 3 songs, where they're just in another league of their own.
'Welcome to the Jungle' was always my least favorite from the 3. 'Paradise City' sits at 2nd, but it can at times supersede 'Sweet Child O' Mine' for first place depending on the vibe. All three songs are legendary in their own right, and truly what takes this album from a 4 to a 5.
5
Jun 22 2025
Chelsea Girl
Nico
Lovely album. Good instrumentals and vocal work. A bit on the samey side.
4
Jun 23 2025
Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Not bad, but nothing too standout either. Decent instrumentals and vocal work.
3
Jun 24 2025
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Soft 5. I think it's good overall, but not as iconic as some of their other work. Good instrumentals and vocal work.
'Clint Eastwood' is always a classic, but 'Sound Check (Gravity)' was my fave.
5
Jun 25 2025
Mask
Bauhaus
Really didn't feel like this needed to be on this list. Poor cohesion between ok instrumentals and awful vocals.
2
Jun 26 2025
High Violet
The National
A solid listen. Nothing too particularly standoutish, but I enjoyed the overall package. Good instrumentals with fitting vocal work.
4
Jun 27 2025
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Soft 5. It's well put together and an overall good vibe. Nothing too stand-outish, but still some nice instrumentals and vocal work.
'Slow Burn' was my fave.
5
Jun 28 2025
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Couldn't get into this one. Instrumentals were decent, but the vocal work was not hitting right. It was an okay listen overall, but it's not a strong 3.
3
Jun 29 2025
Infected
The The
This was decent. Interesting instrumentals with fitting vocal work. A bit too over my head though, I think. Still, overall felt quite competent.
4
Jun 30 2025
Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
Overall good, but a bit long in the tooth for songs that generally sound a bit samey. Still, good instrumentals meet good vocal work here.
'Kashmir' was my fave.
4
Jul 01 2025
Abraxas
Santana
Smooth, sexy, stylish. This album is wonderful and well put together. Amazing instrumentals with great vocals! Easy 5.
'Black Magic Woman' takes the fave spot for me.
5
Jul 02 2025
Hunting High And Low
a-ha
Soft 5. It's not bad overall, but it's carried heavily by 'Take On Me' - good instrumentals and vocal work but just pales in comparison to that first track.
5
Jul 03 2025
Live At The Star Club, Hamburg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Solid listen. A bit short and dated, but still fun!
4
Jul 04 2025
Garbage
Garbage
Not bad. I think I'd appreciate it in a specific mood, but I still enjoyed it overall. It did get a bit samey at times.
4
Jul 05 2025
Document
R.E.M.
Not a bad listen. I think overall, not as good as the stuff I know them for, but still enjoyable.
4
Jul 06 2025
All Mod Cons
The Jam
S'alright. A good vibe but overall wasn't particularly impactful and not quite my cup of tea.
3
Jul 07 2025
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
'Take Five' is such an iconic track. The rest of the album was an enjoyable listen as well. Fun!
5
Jul 08 2025
The Genius Of Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Excellent, no notes.
5
Jul 09 2025
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
Bill Callahan
A soft 4 - Not bad, but not a super compelling album. The instrumentals were great. Vocals were hit or miss for me.
4
Jul 10 2025
Paris 1919
John Cale
I actually quite like this one. Great instrumentals and quiet fitting vocal work. I do think it lacked a bit of oomph, but overall an enjoyable listen.
5
Jul 11 2025
Superunknown
Soundgarden
Overall not the strongest album, but still a great listen. Great instrumentals and vocal work.
'Black Hole Sun' takes the cake for my fave, but 'Spoonman' is a very close 2nd.
5
Jul 12 2025
Parallel Lines
Blondie
This was unexpectedly fun! Loved the variety, the instrumentals, and the vocal work.
'One Way Or Another' is a certified classic and my fave. 'Heart Of Glass' was also an awesome track! Hard to pick between the two.
5
Jul 13 2025
Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
Pleasantly surprised! This was fun. Nothing strongly stood out, but I still quite enjoyed this album. Fun instrumentals and vocal work.
5
Jul 14 2025
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
I dig it. It's a bit repetitive, but I love how experimental it feels.
4
Jul 15 2025
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Easy 5. A bit on the samey side, but these tracks have awesome instrumentals and vocal work.
5
Jul 16 2025
Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
Vocals killed any interest in revisiting this album. The instrumentals were somewhat decent, but that vocal work was awful for a majority of the album.
2
Jul 17 2025
This Nation’s Saving Grace
The Fall
Too long and not particularly compelling.
2
Jul 18 2025
Untitled (Black Is)
SAULT
Soft 5. I was bumping to some of this. Not super into it, but I enjoyed the bits that weren't super artsy/experimental. I do think overall, it's competently made and a decent listen.
'Wildfires' is a certified banger though.
5
Jul 19 2025
The Band
The Band
Honestly... not bad! For a band called The Band with the album called The Band, they did a decent job at being, well, the Band! Enjoyed this overall, good vibes.
'Up On Cripple Creek' was my fave.
5
Jul 20 2025
Sound Affects
The Jam
One of the better UK albums, but not particularly compelling. Good instrumentals and decent vocal work.
4
Jul 21 2025
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
A bit on the weird side but overall not too terrible.
4
Jul 22 2025
Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
Not my cup of tea. Incredibly samey throughout and lacking any particular oomph.
Reading the reviews is how I found out there is a UK vs US version. The US version has 'Paint It Black' which would immediately have given this an extra star, but I shall not update the score because that's not the version I listened too.
3
Jul 23 2025
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Solid album. I like their sound - instrumentals are good and vocal work is fitting.
'Freebird' pushes this heavily into 5 star territory though. All time classic song!
5
Jul 24 2025
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Fun listen, though not my cup of tea. I don't have much love for Snoop's style, but this album was still a good listen!
4
Jul 25 2025
Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
This felt really competently made. Love the vibes!
'Love the One You're With' was my fave.
5
Jul 26 2025
Aja
Steely Dan
This was alright. Good instrumentals, but I wasn't feeling the vocal work this time around. The album has good energy but didn't feel particularly compelling.
3
Jul 27 2025
xx
The xx
Strong start that ultimately ends up leveling out by the end, but overall a fun listen!
Insane that 'Intro' is so iconic and is just the intro! Easily my fave from the lot.
5
Jul 28 2025
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Loved it! Makes me wanna listen to more. Great instrumentals and vocal work.
'Heads Will Roll' is amazing and my fave pick from the album.
5
Jul 29 2025
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
I'm a biased Em fan, but this one has to be one of the weaker albums for me in his collection. Still, he only got better with time, and this being the one that really brought him into the mainstream, gotta put respect on this album.
'As the World Turns' isn't my favorite per se, but really highlights the ridiculous but funny lyrics Em puts out.
5
Jul 30 2025
New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84)
Simple Minds
Pretty samey 80s vibes. Not bad, but nothing stood out in particular for me.
3
Jul 31 2025
Fire Of Love
The Gun Club
Didn't really love this one and it felt like it was trying to annoy me at times :/
2
Aug 01 2025
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
S'alright. I have some love and respect for his hits, but this didn't really feel like it had any.
3
Aug 02 2025
Transformer
Lou Reed
They say don't judge a book by it's cover. However, it's hard to ignore the stark difference between what's on the tin and the contents of the package.
That said, I didn't particularly care for this album. It's not terrible, but aside from 'Walk On the Wild Side' being such a recognizable sample, nothing stood out for me.
3
Aug 03 2025
Greetings From L.A.
Tim Buckley
Not bad. Good energy, but overall not super memorable. Not much love for the lyrics.
3
Aug 04 2025
Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
Not my jam. Not bad, but no particular standouts for me.
3
Aug 05 2025
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Wonderful. A bit too long for the Spotify version (3hrs15min), but Ella's voice is magnificent and the accompanying band is fantastic!
'Let's Call The Whole Thing Off' was my fave!
5