Oct 21 2024
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The Doors
The Doors
Overall good album, would listen again, 3.8/5
4
Oct 22 2024
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Moondance
Van Morrison
No bad songs 5/5
5
Oct 23 2024
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Can't Buy A Thrill
Steely Dan
Production and musicianship outstanding. So clean for something recorded in the 70s. Didn't think I'd enjoy this one so much, another 5 star for me
5
Oct 24 2024
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Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Sampling and production is great, not my favourite genre of music but this is definitely the type of hip-hop I'd go for. Gonna give it 4 stars, more than likely will give it more listens again
5
Oct 25 2024
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Channel Orange
Frank Ocean
Just not my thing, I appreciate he is talented but it's not something I'd listen to again, found the album too long as well, 12 tracks are enough, one or 2 moments I liked, Andre 3000s short cameo being the stand out
2
Oct 26 2024
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
First time listening to this, more familiar with Pink Moon, interesting to hear him with a full band, very complex musically yet so easy to listen to, Northern Sky stood out most for me, also some nice instrumental interludes.
5
Oct 27 2024
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Sea Change
Beck
Definitely a mood album, all sad songs, I didn't dislike any just can't imagine listening to this album very often
4
Oct 28 2024
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Ragged Glory
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Thrashy and grungy, nothing polished here, long sprawling solos and a pure live garage rock feel. An album I've listened to lots before, one of the reasons Neil is called the Godfather of Grunge
5
Oct 29 2024
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Classic southern rock, no bad songs on the album with 2-3 all time classics
4
Oct 30 2024
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
4
Oct 31 2024
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Southern Rock Opera
Drive-By Truckers
Not the biggest fan of double albums so made sure to listen to each side with a break in-between. Really good record, first time listening to this band, no bad songs on the record. Solid southern rock
4
Nov 01 2024
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
3
Nov 02 2024
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Great album, only downfall is the length, feel like it would be a stronger album if it was a bit shorter
4
Nov 03 2024
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Risque
CHIC
Excellent album, Nile Rodgers is metronomic on Guitar, the bass is some of the best I've heard
4
Nov 04 2024
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Purple Rain
Prince
Definitely enjoyed the second half of the album more, will definitely need more listens, great production, Purple Rain is a phenomenal song
4
Nov 05 2024
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Liked the album overall, will probably listen to certain songs again, just didn't love it, not my favorite genre
3
Nov 06 2024
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Found the album really easy to listen to for the first time, pop songs with a sinister raw vibe
4
Nov 07 2024
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Sound Affects
The Jam
Very enjoyable album, easy first time listen, quintessential punk/ new wave sound of the time, lots of nice guitar riffs, feels like a lot of 2000s indie bands would have been influenced by this record
4
Nov 08 2024
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Treasure
Cocteau Twins
Beautiful record, first time listening to it, ethereal dream pop that I'd imagine is hugely influencial within the genre, lyrics are hard to decipher but really the vocals are there to create layers and melody. Very much a mood record, one to listen to all the way through while chilling on the couch with headphones
4
Nov 09 2024
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
Gotta love some funk, nice happy record throughoy
4
Nov 10 2024
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1984
Van Halen
4
Nov 11 2024
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Live / Dead
Grateful Dead
Enjoyed the record more than I thought I would, perfect for headphones on the couch
4
Nov 12 2024
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Probably a little too short, and that includes the song San Quentin being played twice in a row, on the other hand it's a nice quick listen and Cash's interactions with the crowd is very funny at times
3
Nov 13 2024
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Idlewild
Everything But The Girl
Conflicted by this one, I didn't hate it, found it relaxing, vocals and production are excellent, definitely a mood album, I listened to it on the couch with headphones. On the other hand I'm not sure if I'd listen to it again, I can see why it's been described as lounge music, it's relaxing to have on in the background maybe, there's very little change from song to song. Is it an essential album, I'm not sure, maybe within it's genre
2
Nov 14 2024
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Sister
Sonic Youth
Nice blend of experimental guitar noise and melody, have listened to some Sonic Youth in the past but never this record, will definitely be replaying it
4
Nov 15 2024
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...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
I've never been the target audience for this record, in fairness there's some big hits on it, just not the kind of thing I'd listen to out of choice
2
Nov 16 2024
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xx
The xx
Minimalist Indie-Pop, probably takes a few listens to appreciate. Didn't blow me away, they have an interesting sound but no song really stood out bar the intro. Not bad, just not brilliant either for me.
2
Nov 17 2024
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Clube Da Esquina
Milton Nascimento
Innovative Brazilian music, nice album, worth a listen
3
Nov 18 2024
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
This may be my favourite Neil Young record, some classic rock songs on it. Very raw in it's production with some really nice guitar solos
5
Nov 19 2024
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Heroes
David Bowie
Really enjoyed the record, never knew that most of the second half was instrumental, found the music very atmospheric
4
Nov 20 2024
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A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
Pretty good blues rock record, reminds me of the Stones, overall not bad, feel some of the songs aren't as good as others. What I do like is the live feel the album has, certainly the singing and playing are very good
3
Nov 21 2024
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Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
3
Nov 22 2024
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Toys In The Attic
Aerosmith
Some very good rock songs and some forgettable ones, solid singing and playing, will come back to some songs probably not the album as a whole
3
Nov 23 2024
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...And Justice For All
Metallica
4
Nov 24 2024
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Devotional Songs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Hypnotic music, very chill listening, not sure how often I'll come back to it though
3
Nov 25 2024
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Under Construction
Missy Elliott
Not something I enjoyed
1
Nov 26 2024
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Paranoid
Black Sabbath
So many great guitar riffs, love the raw feel to this album, hits hard, very iconic
5
Nov 27 2024
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Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
1
Nov 28 2024
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
I love this record, funk with psychedelic guitar
5
Nov 29 2024
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Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
This one surprised me, found myself getting more into it as the album went on and had to listen to it again. Really nice 90s alt rock/pop.
4
Nov 30 2024
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Aja
Steely Dan
4
Dec 01 2024
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Manassas
Stephen Stills
Excellent musicianship, great mix of blues rock and some bluegrass songs
4
Dec 02 2024
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Very
Pet Shop Boys
They have a huge lush sound, pop vocals backed with dance music. Every song had a hook that draws you in, enjoyed the album a lot
4
Dec 03 2024
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The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
One of my all time favourite records, an easy 5 star
5
Dec 04 2024
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
Had 2 huge hits, rest of the album is pretty good, worth another listen
3
Dec 05 2024
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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins
There is a lovely balance between the softer and harder songs, some very big hits on this album, Corgan's vocals are so unique. The main issue is the length of the album. 28 songs and 2hrs long. I feel it would have been a much better record of it was shorter.
4
Dec 06 2024
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Modern Life Is Rubbish
Blur
4
Dec 07 2024
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
4
Dec 08 2024
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
3
Dec 09 2024
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Mermaid Avenue
Billy Bragg
3
Dec 10 2024
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Parachutes
Coldplay
It's an ok album, nothing too exciting. Not going to be on repeat any time soon. Coldplay are a band I've struggled with and really don't like anything I've heard of them from recent years. This is probably the best I've heard of them.
3
Dec 11 2024
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Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Enjoyable first listen, definitely worth coming back to. Gave me vibes of Father John Misty
4
Dec 12 2024
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Survivor
Destiny's Child
Trying to have an open mind for every album but this really isn't for me. I don't normally care too much about lyrics but they are really bad on this record. I'm not sure how it made this list, maybe within it's genre it is deemed essential but I won't be returning to it or any of the songs.
1
Dec 13 2024
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Beach Samba
Astrud Gilberto
It's a nice listen, perfect background music for a cafe or bar. There's no reel shift in pace from one song to the next, it's great advantage is it's short length. Definitely an album with a certain vibe to it that grew on me, however it's probably only worth 2 stars as it didn't really have any songs that blew me away either
2
Dec 14 2024
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
One of my all time favourite voices, phenomenal singer. Such an enjoyable record of classic soul hits. Easy 5 star
5
Dec 15 2024
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
Raw Proto-Punk rock and roll music, keys remind me of the Doors and vocals are a little Lou Reed. First time hearing them and really enjoyed it
4
Dec 16 2024
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Hot Fuss
The Killers
Album is a bit imbalanced, all the hits at the start and a weaker second half, however I enjoyed the whole album
4
Dec 17 2024
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
One of my all time favourite records
5
Dec 18 2024
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
Very theatrical, musically very interesting, probably wouldn't listen to it very often but not bad
3
Dec 19 2024
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Wild Gift
X
Punk meets rockabilly, high energy easy enough listen, album is a nice short length
4
Dec 20 2024
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1989
Taylor Swift
I'm not the biggest fan of modern pop, especially overly produced stuff with auto tuned vocals. This isn't that though, production is great and her voice sounds natural. I've never listened to a Taylor album before, usually shy away because she is overly played on the radio, I actually found the songs I didn't know more enjoyable. Will never be a go to listen but appreciate the talent
3
Dec 21 2024
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
4
Dec 22 2024
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Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
One of his best records from a very prolific decade, love the change up from the softer more acoustic first half of the record to the loud thrashy second half. Lyrically brilliant especially on Powderfinger
5
Dec 23 2024
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The Wildest!
Louis Prima
3
Dec 24 2024
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
2
Dec 25 2024
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Legalize It
Peter Tosh
3
Dec 26 2024
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A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
4
Dec 27 2024
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Pacific Ocean Blue
Dennis Wilson
3
Dec 28 2024
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
4
Dec 29 2024
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Not a genre I'm familiar with but really enjoyed this, perfect background music
4
Dec 30 2024
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Near perfect record, so many classic rock songs it's hard to believe it's not a greatest hits album
5
Dec 31 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Got Creedence two days in a row and both are 5 star albums, I'm not sure there are too many songwriters as prolific as John Fogarty was in CCR.
5
Jan 01 2025
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War
U2
Excellent record, there's a great balance throughout, definitely an album to listen to front to back
5
Jan 02 2025
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Marcus Garvey
Burning Spear
A decent listen, wasn't blown away by it either
3
Jan 03 2025
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Supa Dupa Fly
Missy Elliott
75 albums in and the second Missy Elliott one I've gotten, both getting a 1 star, it's just not my taste, nothing on this record makes me want to come back and listen to it. I guess it's just lost on me. Also it was too long
1
Jan 04 2025
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
It's a short album full of catchy songs very much of its time. Probably a little dated now but I enjoyed it very much, Buddy's singing is excellent and the guitar solos are all very good. I'd imagine it was hugely influencial.
4
Jan 05 2025
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The Specials
The Specials
Thought I wouldn't enjoy this but it actually exceeded my expectations. I've never been much of a fan of The Specials or anything Ska related. Will certainly listen to this again
4
Jan 06 2025
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All Mod Cons
The Jam
Before starting this project had never listened to a full record by the Jam, knew their big hits but that's it, 78 albums into this project and this is the second record by them that I've gotten and have loved both. Production on this record is great, guitar, drums and bass all brilliant. Weller is a fantastic front man and songwriter. An album strong from start to finish with no filler
4
Jan 07 2025
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Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
Cornerstone of 60s psychedelic rock, theres a great balance between raw energy and some softer acoustic sections. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are great songs helped by Grace Slicks vocals. It still holds up today as a great album.
5
Jan 08 2025
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4
Jan 09 2025
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
3
Jan 10 2025
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
Huge Springsteen fan, for me his work in the 70s and 80s are the best. This album is good and probably the best since that era but not as good as his first 7-8 records. Having said that there are some excellent tracks on this record, could probably be a bit shorter overall.
4
Jan 11 2025
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Raw and energetic, solid 4 for me. Talking Heads have a unique sound, Psycho Killer is the standout track. Definitely something I'll listen to again
4
Jan 12 2025
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Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room
Dwight Yoakam
2
Jan 13 2025
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Lost Souls
Doves
Atmospheric soundscape to this music, giving it a 3 although I think maybe it's the type of record that would grow on you with more listens
3
Jan 14 2025
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Smash
The Offspring
Solid record, very much a 90s punk record. Maybe a little repetitive but worth a listen
3
Jan 15 2025
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Siamese Dream
The Smashing Pumpkins
Just a great rock record, will be on rotation.
4
Jan 16 2025
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
3
Jan 17 2025
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Genuinely thought I'd find this a bit of a grind to listen to, but actually enjoyed it, musically quite interesting, giving it a 3 as I don't think I'll listen to it again any time soon. Maybe the kind of record I'd sit through every few years
3
Jan 18 2025
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Yet to finish due to its length, I would argue this isn't an album and shouldn't be on the list, I'm glad I've discovered Ella though because her voice is amazing and the music is too. Giving it a 3 as I don't ever see myself listening through all this again but the music is great
3
Jan 19 2025
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Really enjoyed this, found myself singing along to most of the songs, not as repetitive as some of the other reggae albums I've had so far. Will definitely be listening to it again
5
Jan 20 2025
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1977
Ash
Good album, worth another listen. Singing is a little weak but songs are catchy
3
Jan 21 2025
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Lush disco music, great production, very enjoyable.
4