Oct 24 2024
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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
This first offering by TP & the Heartbreakers has a refined sound without being over-produced. I think this is in large part due to the songwriting, arrangement, and performance by the band.
Songs are fresh and a little punchy.
4
Oct 25 2024
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Station To Station
David Bowie
Hard to go wrong with David Bowie.
Great songwriting, great vocals, great production.
5
Oct 28 2024
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
Such a raw, bluesy collection of songs, original and covered. Sound production is pretty organic and captures the emotion of Clapton and Whitlock so well. Fantastic songs; probably only a couple I wouldn't have on my playlist.
5
Oct 29 2024
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G. Love And Special Sauce
G. Love & Special Sauce
Did not care for this genre of music nor the musician's style. Not a fan of hip-hop fused with jazz.
1
Oct 30 2024
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Cee-Lo Green... Is The Soul Machine
Cee Lo Green
Wow, just waiting for each of these songs to be done.
1
Oct 31 2024
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
Punchy tunes from the 60s; raw and musical. They use a certain sound gimmick which was cool on one song but then kept using it; becomes purely annoying.
3
Nov 01 2024
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Go Girl Crazy
The Dictators
Not an album I would choose otherwise to listen, but I enjoyed the exposure. The collection of songs and covers were all punchy, say "pre-punk", and the band seemed to enjoy poking fun at themselves. Aside from the quirky originals and clean covers, the lead guitarist's solos were actually pretty good.
3
Nov 04 2024
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Live At The Regal
B.B. King
Energetic performances from this Blues Master! Recording production is relatively good considering the older technology and live setting.
4
Nov 05 2024
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Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Exceptional songwriting skills and vocal delivery. Timeless music!
5
Nov 06 2024
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Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone
Smooth, sometimes haunting, vocals. Nice mellow soul.
4
Nov 07 2024
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
I had never listened to this album in entirety. Wow, what a fantastic debut! The original songwriting and music, the clean production. Great work!
4
Nov 08 2024
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Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
Really enjoyed the offerings on Pretzel Logic. Some classics as well as great songs that had limited airplay. Can't go wrong with Steely Dan.
4
Nov 11 2024
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Wonderful Rainbow
Lightning Bolt
Not a genre I would likely pick, but certainly not terrible, especially as backgroung music?/noise while working. Some of the songs had pretty cool vibes; others were a bit painful.
2
Nov 12 2024
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Songs From The Big Chair
Tears For Fears
Phenomenal album of original music that transcends time and "popular" categorization. Insightful lyrics, wonderfully composed music, soulful vocals, and clean instrumentation underscore how great this album is.
5
Nov 13 2024
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Rocks
Aerosmith
Some of my personal favorites in this collection! Great songwriting and performances, timeless riffs and melodies. Certainly not over produced but still very clean recordings.
5
Nov 14 2024
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Brutal Youth
Elvis Costello
Not my typical genre of music but there is no denying the songwriting genius of Elvis Costello. Each of the songs is still an enjoyable listen and the vocal and instrumental performances are top notch.
4
Nov 15 2024
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Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
Not a fan of the Spanish/Mexican languages but the music and vocal deliveries are very good! Some songs have that late 60s psychadelic vibe and carry it very well.
3
Dec 04 2024
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NEU! 75
Neu!
Interesting band with great instrumental work. Can't fit this into a single genre. Sounds original.
3
Dec 05 2024
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I don't always agree with RAM's politics, but the songs do make me think, and I respect that. I also respect the vocals, instrument performances, and songwriting; top notch. Some of the most memorable guitar riffs!
4
Dec 06 2024
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Penthouse And Pavement
Heaven 17
Some catchy pop grooves, so I can undertand its appeal; I'm just not a fan of pop, especially drum machines. Too much synth for my liking.
2
Dec 09 2024
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Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
The Adverts
Clean instrumental performances and clear lyrics. Quite a few catchy (short) tunes. I could probably tolerate a couple of songs and then break to something else more substantial; tough to listen to the album in entirety.
3
Dec 10 2024
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Timeless music. Very upbeat and uptempo; great mood lifter.
Miles Davis plays impeccably! Likewise, all other musicians' performances are top notch.
5
Dec 11 2024
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
Light and very smooth! All compositions easy to listen.
5