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