Sep 25 2024
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Transformer
Lou Reed
I’ve never listened to Lou Reed before and was not familiar in the least bit with his music. Not something I would typically listen to, but I’m glad I heard it and opened up to a new genre of music. And I actually kind of enjoyed it and would listen to it again. The only song I was familiar with was ‘Perfect Day’ but I wasn’t aware it was by Lou Reed.
3
Sep 26 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
The White Stripes are always a good listen. Lots of familiar songs and sounds here. The last song, “It’s true that we love one another” was a real treat.
4
Sep 27 2024
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
3
Sep 30 2024
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Hotel California
Eagles
Familiar sound. Old classics. Nice, easy listening rock. Good album.
4
Oct 01 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic Southern rock. Memorable sounds and of course “Freebird.” A good listen.
3
Oct 02 2024
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Be
Common
Not my typical genre of music. Some nice rhythms but easily forgettable for me - no real lasting power.
2
Oct 03 2024
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Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Not familiar with this band. Nice folksy rock. I can appreciate it. ‘Wind-Up’ is a nice, stand out track.
3
Oct 04 2024
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Familiar sounds from my youth. Quick listen but classics.
4
Oct 07 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
First album off the list that I own. A classic, lots of great songs.
4
Oct 08 2024
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen
Just good old rock and roll. A nice listen when you're listening to it but not altogether memorable or no stand-outs that got stuck in my head.
3
Oct 09 2024
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
I have never heard of this band before today. Sounds like a mash-up of the B52s with Rammstein in the worst way possible. First album I wanted to turn off.
1
Oct 10 2024
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There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Nice funk album. Not my typical style of music but I can appreciate it, although after a few songs everything just kind of sounded the same to me. Good for background music.
3
Oct 11 2024
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Want Two
Rufus Wainwright
First track was an immediate turn-off - very self-indulgent & pompous. Designed entirely just to showcase his voice without anything substantial in the music. Did not get much better after that. A few decent sounds but overall not my type of music.
2
Oct 14 2024
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Another classic album I own. Lots of familiar sounds and songs. ‘Hotel Yorba’ is a particularly good, non-single track.
4
Oct 15 2024
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Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Not something I’d listen to on a regular basis, but if I were at a restaurant or on vacation listening to it, I’d be pleased. Nice melodies, but nothing stood out to me as being particularly memorable once the album was over.
2
Oct 16 2024
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Blur
Blur
A band I’m familiar with and happy to explore more of. Some good radio hits and some other new-to-me songs. A good mix, lots of good songs and something I could see myself listening to again.
4
Oct 17 2024
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25
Adele
I can see why this album was so big when it came out. Lots of radio singles. Overall, good sounds and smooth vocals. Not my normal type of music, but Adele is definitely talented.
4
Oct 18 2024
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Whatever
Aimee Mann
I wasn’t expecting to actually like this album, but I do. Female singer-songwriters aren’t my typical jam, but this was a good listen. Just kind of mellow, chill-out music.
3
Oct 21 2024
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Classic, timeless storytelling. Good album, good sounds, good songs.
4
Oct 22 2024
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Boston
Boston
Great, classic rock sounds. Familiar songs, good tunes.
4
Oct 23 2024
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Electric
The Cult
80’s hair metal. I like the genre and this album had some good tunes which I enjoyed while listening to it but it was quickly forgettable after the album ended. Not memorable.
3
Oct 24 2024
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Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
Pavement
I could imagine listening to this in the basement, next to the keg, at a college party 20 years ago. Very chill, stoner music. Boring & forgettable.
3
Oct 25 2024
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Physical Graffiti
Led Zeppelin
It’s Led Zeppelin. Probably enough said. Not a bad listen. "Kashmir" definitely stands out as a particularly good track. I would definitely listen to this again. Double album though so it’s just a lot in one sitting.
4
Oct 28 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
It’s Led Zeppelin. Probably enough said. Not a bad listen. "Kashmir" definitely stands out as a particularly good track. I would definitely listen to this again. Double album though so it’s just a lot in one sitting.
3
Oct 29 2024
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Adele
It’s Led Zeppelin. Probably enough said. Not a bad listen. "Kashmir" definitely stands out as a particularly good track. I would definitely listen to this again. Double album though so it’s just a lot in one sitting.
4
Oct 30 2024
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
Electronic music. Not my go-to. Would probably be nice for some back-ground, easy listening, white-noise type of music, but on my commute, it was putting me to sleep.
2
Oct 31 2024
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Different Class
Pulp
I’m not familiar with Pulp but I see this album was released on 10/30 so it makes since why I got it today. Definitely the type of music I like and some catchy songs, such as ‘Disco 2000.’ I would actually give this another listen and check out some of their other music based on this album.
4
Nov 01 2024
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
Sound very reminiscent of a lot of early 2000s indie rock bands. Not bad at all, definitely an album I would listen to.
3
Nov 04 2024
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Not really the type of music I normally chose to listen to, but I appreciate how this album was new and significant when it was released.
2
Nov 05 2024
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Four song, 41 minute album. I wasn’t expecting much, but it was actually a decent listen for an instrumental, jazz album. I could listen to this again.
3
Nov 06 2024
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Floodland
Sisters Of Mercy
Definitely a mood, just not my mood. Very much a product of the 80’s.
2
Nov 07 2024
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Homework
Daft Punk
I don’t hate techno, but a full hour plus album of it is too much for me. If I were at a party or a rave, then I could appreciate it more, but just listening to this while I work and commute is enough to drive me mad. And ‘Teachers’ is especially terrible - let’s just read a list of names of our influences? No thanks.
2
Nov 08 2024
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
Ambient is definitely a fitting title for this album. Very low-key, quiet, white-noise kind of music. Would be great to fall asleep to because that was what it was doing to me on my commute today while listening to it.
3
Nov 11 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
I definitely under appreciate jazz and don’t listen to it enough. This is a good, easy to listen to album. Very enjoyable.
3
Nov 12 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Old school classic.
3
Nov 13 2024
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The Sounds Of India
Ravi Shankar
Interesting. Definitely creates an atmosphere, a mood. Not an album I’m apt to pop on at home just for like an everyday listen, but in the right situation it’s nice.
2
Nov 14 2024
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Kimono My House
Sparks
Crazy album. Ten seconds in I was already to call it a day and turn it off. But I want to be true to the experience and kept listening. Glad I did. What a completely strange, unique experience. Crazy since it was released in 1974, definitely not representative of the music at the time. And after reading their bio and finding that Sparks is composed of two brothers? Mind blown.
4
Nov 15 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Some classic songs. Some problematic lyrics. Lots of instrumental breaks. A bit too low key for my everyday listening.
2
Nov 18 2024
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Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Classic folk rock.
3
Nov 19 2024
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Classic folk rock.
3
Nov 20 2024
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16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
Not familiar with this band, but it’s actually a decent listen.
3
Nov 21 2024
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New Wave
The Auteurs
Not a bad sound, but I find the singer’s voice to be quite grating.
2
Nov 22 2024
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Aww yeah. Absolutely love me some hair metal.
4
Nov 25 2024
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Easiest 5 I ever gave. Grew up on this album in college. Listened to this album repeatedly, saw them in concert. Great album, great band.
5
Nov 26 2024
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
Classic.
4
Nov 27 2024
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Little Earthquakes
Tori Amos
3
Nov 28 2024
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Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Not familiar but an interesting style.
3
Nov 29 2024
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Rapture
Anita Baker
Album not available on Spotify so I listened to the only Anita Baker album that was available - Christmas Fantasy. Nice vocals, enjoyed listening to it as I set up Christmas decor to get into the Christmas spirit.
3
Dec 02 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
3
Dec 03 2024
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Urban Hymns
The Verve
An okay album, kind of boring and not altogether memorable.
3
Dec 04 2024
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Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
Do people actually like listening to an album like this? Definitely not me. It’s just a bunch of rambling that you can barely understand. I wanted to turn it off after about 30 seconds and it didn’t get any better over the next 75 minutes. No thanks.
1
Dec 05 2024
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Gentlemen
The Afghan Whigs
3
Dec 06 2024
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B-52's
The B-52's
3
Dec 09 2024
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Imagine
John Lennon
4
Dec 10 2024
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Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
1
Dec 11 2024
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The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
3
Dec 12 2024
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2
Dec 13 2024
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
3
Dec 16 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
3
Dec 17 2024
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
3
Dec 18 2024
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Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
4