Sep 26 2024
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Strong 3 to a light 4.
Really enjoyed the riffage. Could see the influence in lots of bands who came after. Not great production some songs better than others. Singer had highs and lows. Liked the slower songs but also the solos. Raised from a 3 to a strong 3 by March of the crabs. Would listen again. Extra half point for eddy the cute skelington!
4
Sep 27 2024
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
Kinda like bob Dylan the music and the lyrics are cool but sometimes the guys voice annoys me. And I can’t stop picturing that bald guy singing the songs. Man on the moon is a cool song, I really liked that movie. Never listened to much rem but didn’t mind this and would probably listen again. Solid 3
3
Sep 30 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
An absolute SCC (stone cold classic)! Always loved Credence but never listened to this album. This is basically a greatest hits compilation because every song is so good, even those less known ones. Lodi, Green River, Bad Moon Rising obvious stand outs. Takes you straight to that Louisiana bayou! Even Franks little feet were tapping along. 5 out of 5
5
Oct 01 2024
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American Idiot
Green Day
Interesting as a snap shot of early 2000s history. Give me Dookie any day though. The guys voice annoys me and I found the sound of the album as a whole gave me a headache. The simple power cords over and over became so boring.
1
Oct 02 2024
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
This is what this is all about! What a gem. Loved this album and it’s something I would have never listened to before this. So funky! Great singing, great playing. There was a weird crying part that threw Frankie and I off!
5
Oct 03 2024
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Really enjoyed this one and it was so close to a 5. Great singing, great arrangements. Nice to put on after dinner.
4
Oct 04 2024
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MTV Unplugged In New York
Nirvana
I get it, I see the appeal, I like it even. But I think I still prefer plugged nirvana.
3
Oct 07 2024
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
One pill makes you horny!!! I really enjoyed this album. The duel male and female vocals. Light and dark songs. Good, chill, groovy vibes.
4
Oct 08 2024
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Natty Dread
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Big Bob Marley fan but this is not my favourite album of his. Liked it more on second listen though. Never heard this version of No Woman No Cry before.
3
Oct 09 2024
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Really enjoyed this one! Could potentially be a 5 after more listens. Great mood and rhythms.
4
Oct 10 2024
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All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
As a Beetlemaniac I find it interesting to see/hear George’s side of the story, post break-up. He was underrated in my opinion. I always liked his songs during his time in the fab 4 and think he deserved more credit. I enjoyed the horns and the slide guitar. Excellent!
5
Oct 11 2024
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
The more I listened to this the more I liked it. The more I thought it sounded very modern for an album made in 1968, like it could have been made today and people would still have been into it. I think it’s on this list because of Mrs. Robinson but there are lots of other great songs on here. You can see how Paul Simon would go on to write such catchy songs in the future.
4
Oct 14 2024
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
It’s like butter, it’s like butter, baby.
5
Oct 15 2024
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Brothers In Arms
Dire Straits
Honk shooooooooooo!
1
Oct 16 2024
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To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Solid album, still prefer Good Kid, Maad City.
3
Oct 17 2024
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Stankonia
OutKast
One of the first albums I ever bought. I must have listened to it a thousand times. An all time favourite.
5
Oct 18 2024
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
2004 Bill would give this album 5 stars and you know what… 2024 Bill is going to give it 5 stars!
5
Oct 21 2024
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That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
Really enjoyed this. The groove is infectious.
4
Oct 22 2024
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Couple of good jams but it felt too repetitive. Maybe if I was on the dance floor of Studio 54 I’d be more into it.
2
Oct 23 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
This is a 5 star album. So many classics. Such a vibe!
5
Oct 24 2024
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Rain Dogs
Tom Waits
You either love him or you hate him and I love him!
5
Oct 25 2024
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Bossanova
Pixies
Didn’t love this one. Have never been a fan of the pixies. Just don’t have time to really dig into it.
2
Oct 28 2024
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In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
It's a cosmic mix of the action of The '80s combined with the exploitation films of The '70s, but with modern touches. It's hyperviolence, but it knows what it is. It's a bit Tarantino, definitely a bit Michael Mann. It's sort of a cosmic gumbo. It almost moves to the beat of jazz.
5
Oct 29 2024
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Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
I like the attitude but all the songs sound the same.
2
Oct 30 2024
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
This was not for me
1
Oct 31 2024
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All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
Surprised how much I liked this one. Cool beats and a fun vibe.
3
Nov 01 2024
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Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Bluesy, Rootsy Stones. Enjoyed this one but not enough to give it a 5
4
Nov 04 2024
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Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
“Wish you were her”…how many of these is he going to send?
4
Nov 05 2024
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Here's Little Richard
Little Richard
Undeniable classic.
5
Nov 06 2024
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Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
I actually got into this one. It reminded me of being a teenager again. Not because I listened to this then but because it was kind of angsty and amateurish.
3
Nov 07 2024
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Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
I understand how this album helped to start a whole cultural revolution. It was would have been so powerful and cool and fun in its time.
4
Nov 08 2024
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Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Jess said this has been her favourite so far. Fun to dance to!
3
Nov 11 2024
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Look it went on a bit.
2
Nov 12 2024
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
A fantastic white stripes era
4
Nov 13 2024
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
Sting sucks!!
1
Nov 14 2024
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Bad
Michael Jackson
Please see Facebook review
3
Nov 15 2024
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Lam Toro
Baaba Maal
Pretty cool actually. Nice rhythms would put it on again.
3
Nov 18 2024
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Elephant
The White Stripes
This is one of the greatest rock albums of the 21 century. It actually goes incredibly hard. I remember Jenny Nixon burnt a copy of this for me in Year 11 on one of those cds that looked like a vinyl record. I listened to it so many times in my Sony disc man I wore it out. I went to see them play later that year in Sydney at the Livid festival and it was peak Stripes. Mute bowler hat wearing roadies and all. Meg even sang Cold Night and I think they played Seven Nation Army twice! What a memorable concert.
5
Nov 19 2024
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Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
The Kinks
I’ve always wanted to dig a little deeper into these kookie Brits’ back catalog. They could be one of the most under rated bands in history!
4
Nov 20 2024
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Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
I told Jess this was a modern interpretation of Pictures at the Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky and she was interested to listen. After 5 minutes she was getting noticeable agitated and asked me to turn it off. I don’t understand why they chose to put in the live version? I got into it mostly although there were some annoying parts.
3
Nov 21 2024
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
Such a weird little freak boy but made some great music!
4
Nov 22 2024
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Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
Really enjoyed this. So much going on! Loved the beach boys vibe but a whole new twist on it. Sounded like cocaine.
4
Nov 25 2024
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Live At The Harlem Square Club
Sam Cooke
This is the best live album of all time.
5
Nov 26 2024
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Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
I’ve never really gotten into Hendrix. I always liked the vibe but I feel he never really wrote one proper song.
3
Nov 27 2024
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The Undertones
The Undertones
Teenage kicks is one of the best songs of the 20th century the rest of the album was pretty meh.
3
Nov 28 2024
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Midnight Ride
Paul Revere & The Raiders
This one just hit the spot!
5
Nov 29 2024
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xx
The xx
Undeniably catchy songs. Like block party but without the intensity. Ruined by the guys mumbly and girls breathy vocals.
3
Dec 02 2024
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Morrison Hotel
The Doors
I didn’t like this Doors album as much as the last one.
3
Dec 03 2024
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Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Tooooooooooooo long! Buuuuuut this is my favourite era of jazz and I would happily put this on in the background while I’m preparing fondu.
3
Dec 04 2024
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Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
This one was pretty cheugy but I actually didn’t hate it.
2
Dec 05 2024
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
Absolutely loved this one. Never heard of them before and it was a real revelation. Can see that so many bands were influenced by them!
5
Dec 06 2024
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Really got into this album. Always liked super grass but only knew their hits. Loved this period of Brit pop
4
Dec 09 2024
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Document
R.E.M.
Didn’t like this
1
Dec 10 2024
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Tapestry
Carole King
Another one that I’ve never heard of yet know all the songs! A real classic.
4
Dec 11 2024
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The Predator
Ice Cube
Ice cube goes hard!
3
Dec 12 2024
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Snivilisation
Orbital
Actually really enjoyed this. Got some avalanches, panda bear and bull ant vibes.
4
Dec 13 2024
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Let It Be
The Replacements
This had nothing for me. I don’t think it knew what it was.
2
Dec 16 2024
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Guero
Beck
I always liked Beck growing up. I was into his earlier stuff but my old house mate, Tommy introduced me to this album. I’ve loved it ever since. It has such a unique feeling to it. Pity about the Scientology stuff.
5
Dec 17 2024
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Not my favourite velvet underground album!
2
Dec 18 2024
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
This started as a two then became a 3 then after another listen a 4 and finally I’m going with a 5. Fuck it.
5
Dec 23 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
There were more bangers than just mr bright side!
3