Oct 21 2024
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Black Holes and Revelations
Muse
This is the album that some folks proclaimed they "stopped sounding like Radiohead and came into their own".
While I feel they managed to make their best one at that time,I thought the Radiohead comparisons weren't entirely fair.
They were also better song craftsmen.
I think Thom York can be overrated.
4
Oct 22 2024
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Blue
Joni Mitchell
A beautiful album.
5
Oct 23 2024
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Music From Big Pink
The Band
I always thought they did some fascinating stuff.
I think, now that I'm older, I just don't appreciate their sound, which can seem a bit whiny to me.
That said, I appreciate the material, especially The Weight and I Shall Be Released.
3
Oct 24 2024
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Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
It always frustrated me that folks lumped the title track in the same category as "God Bless The USA" and such, when it's actually an indictment.
I grew up with this album, and even listening with older, wiser ears...I still find it great.
The melodies and the songcraft still solid.
I get that his voice and his style may not be for everyone, and the sound of it all is full-on 80s stadium rock
This album gave voice to a certain disillusioned, working class, segment of the population.
Unfortunately,I suspect it will be looked upon today as a segment that is not as important as others, and just needs to shut up.
And that's misguided.
5
Oct 25 2024
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
This was a joy to hear again
Love this one.
5
Oct 28 2024
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Beautiful orchestrations and I enjoy the eccentricity of it all.
I may in the minority, but I prefer it to Yellow Brick Road.
5
Oct 29 2024
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Ten
Pearl Jam
Know this one back to front.
I love it, even if it's of a time
5
Oct 31 2024
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Melodrama
Lorde
3
Nov 04 2024
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis is one of my all time favorites, and this is one of his best.
5
Nov 05 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
A classic.
Still holds up.
5
Nov 07 2024
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
She's fantastic!
5
Nov 08 2024
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Scott 2
Scott Walker
I have kind a soft spot for Scott Walker AND he was bizarre as hell.
This one's a bit moody mushy for me, but I get the appeal.
Not one I reach for often, but I appreciate it.
3
Nov 11 2024
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Classic.
5
Nov 12 2024
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Not my all time favorite Talking Heads, but damn it's good.
5
Nov 13 2024
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
5
Nov 14 2024
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Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
5
Nov 15 2024
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In Utero
Nirvana
I always leaned toward Pearl Jam and Screaming Trees, but I recognize the quality here.
3
Nov 18 2024
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
5
Nov 19 2024
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Never got in to it like everyone else, but I do appreciate the harmonies.
3
Nov 20 2024
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Never got in to them.
Tried again for this, but... Nah.
2