Dec 29 2024
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Master Of Puppets
Metallica
This is an album that I've heard many times before taking on this challenge, and it's for good reason. It's one of the best metal albums that has been made, at least in my opinion. Songs like "Battery" and "Master of Puppets" are still essential metal songs to this day, and just in general, I think this is a great gateway album for people trying to get into metal. Overall, amazing album.
High 9
5
Dec 30 2024
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
This is unfortunately one of those albums where one song (in this case the title track) kind of overshadows the rest of the album. That being said, I still enjoyed it overall.
Probably a 7
4
Dec 31 2024
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OK Computer
Radiohead
I know it's extremely cliche to call this one of the greatest albums of all time, but if I'm being honest, it really is that amazing in my opinion. Every song on here is just incredible, but my favorite one has to be "Let Down," which is just a powerful song. This is without question one of the albums that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.
10/10
5
Jan 01 2025
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At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
Honestly, I'm not 100% sure if this whole jam band scene is really my thing. I do love what I'm hearing, but most of it just kind of goes in one ear and out the other. Nothing really sticks with me all that much. But like I said, I did still really enjoy this, and maybe one day, I'll really get into it.
Oh yeah, I also heard the 2003 version of this album, because it made the most sense to me.
8/10
4
Jan 02 2025
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Mothership Connection
Parliament
It's funky. What else is there to say about it?
Low 9
5
Jan 03 2025
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Definitely Maybe
Oasis
This is totally just a me thing, but this is the best britpop album that I've heard, if you want to even call it britpop, because it honestly is just some killer-ass rock songs.
10/10
5
Jan 04 2025
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Blur
Blur
As a step away from the Britpop sound that Blur were known for, they do a very great job at making music that sounds more like the stuff that you'd hear in America, even if they were doing it in a joking manner.
Mid 9
5
Jan 05 2025
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Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
How have I not heard of this band until now? This is totally up my alley. Whatever, glad I did check this out though, even if some pockets of it were a bit odd.
Probably an 8
4
Jan 06 2025
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Arrival
ABBA
Enjoyable album, even if "Dancing Queen" kind of overshadows most of the rest of the songs.
Low 8
4
Jan 07 2025
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Jazz Samba
Stan Getz
I guess it's worth bringing up that I'm not really all that much of a jazz person. Like, I have enjoyed what I've heard, but it's not the type of music that I actively seek out if that makes any sense. I will say that for what it is, I did enjoy Jazz Samba. It was pretty pleasant, and I definitely wouldn't mind putting it back on at some point in the future.
Probably a 7
4
Jan 08 2025
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Close To You
Carpenters
This was overall good. Nothing super amazing or anything like that, but I am wondering as to why critics back then were so harsh towards them.
Probably a 7
4
Jan 09 2025
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Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
Ehhhhhhhh, not really a fan of this one. I wouldn't say it's bad, but it teeters the line between ok and just plain boring. Idk, consider me filtered I guess lol
Low 6
3
Jan 10 2025
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
At some point this album all but completely lost me, and what I was hearing just started to blend into one another. Not really a fan of this one either unfortunately.
Probably a 6
3
Jan 11 2025
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Holy crap! This album's amazing! Very peaceful jazz music that just seeps into my skull whenever I listen to it. Absolutely worth checking out, even if you don't think you're much of a jazz person
10/10
5
Jan 12 2025
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Truth And Soul
Fishbone
Probably a 6
3
Jan 13 2025
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Among The Living
Anthrax
I listened to one of my friends rant about Phish shows over hearing this album in the background, so I didn't pick up much of the finer details. Still, first impressions are strong.
Probably an 8
4
Jan 14 2025
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The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
This was a very chill listen. I enjoyed it.
Probably an 8
4
Jan 15 2025
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Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Another nice album to listen to and just vibe along with.
Probably an 8
4
Jan 16 2025
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Teen Dream
Beach House
When it comes to modern dream pop, Beach House is essentially the go-to artist, and Teen Dream is definitely one of their finer albums. Every song on here feels quaint but also lush. I do admittedly prefer some of their other albums (namely Bloom and s/t), but this is still a great place to start if you're looking to get into Beach House.
Mid 9
5
Jan 17 2025
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
Another enjoyable album. I'm not sure how exactly they transform these songs into hour long performances just yet, but we'll see what happens I guess.
Probably an 8
4
Jan 18 2025
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Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
This one was a rough listen for me. It was either pretty ok and somewhat uninteresting, or in the case of "Brown Sugar," extremely uncomforting. Overall, as far as studio albums go, this was not a good start to the Stones catalog.
Probably a 6
3
Jan 19 2025
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Day 22
Yeah I enjoyed this. I would make a French joke about how they aren't so bad after all, but legit, Idk why people meme that so hard into the ground.
Probably an 8, maybe a 9
4
Jan 20 2025
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461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton
Probably wasn't as boring as the other Eric Clapton album I heard earlier, but I still don't have a whole lot to say outside of a couple of songs being pretty good.
Probably a 6, maybe a 7
3
Jan 21 2025
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Probably the defining album of the whole garage rock revival scene (by some metrics anyways). The way that Jack and Meg do so much with so little is quite impressive. I will admit that the 2nd half is better than the first, but even despite that, this is still a great album.
High 8
4
Jan 22 2025
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Henry's Dream
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Day 25
Album started to lose me a lil bit after the first four tracks, but overall, I did enjoy this way more than I was expecting to.
Probably an 8
4
Jan 23 2025
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Tago Mago
Can
While not my favorite Can album (that honor would go to Future Days), this is definitely Can's most ambitious and most adventurous album, especially given how much of the second half is this very odd and kinda creepy sound collage and musique concrete. My favorite song of the bunch is the side long "Halleluwah," which is just one of the funkiest things this group ever did. Overall, amazing album. Definitely worth checking out.
Mid 9
5
Jan 24 2025
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Trafalgar
Bee Gees
Yeah, this was another ok album. Nothing too special here.
Probably a 6
3
Jan 25 2025
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With The Beatles
Beatles
While nowhere near as adventurous as many of the Beatles' later albums, this album is still a pretty fun listen. I'd probably put Please Please Me over this, but yeah.
7 or 8
4
Jan 26 2025
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
I think I liked this fine enough? Not sure though.
Probably a 7
4
Jan 27 2025
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Tapestry
Carole King
Hell yeah this album was really good. Carole King has a lovely voice, and I dig the instrumentation a lot.
An 8 or 9
4
Jan 28 2025
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Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
It's great. I'll need to relisten to it to get a more concrete opinion, but yeah, it's great.
8/10
4
Feb 07 2025
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Pornography
The Cure
It's fucking Pornography. What else needs to be said?
(You can tell I'm so not used to reviewing albums in a while lmao)
10/10
5
Feb 09 2025
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#1 Record
Big Star
This is an incredible album with some hard-hitting tracks and also some very emotional cuts as well. Definitely worth a listen if you're getting into the power pop genre.
Mid 9
5
Feb 24 2025
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
A very emotional album that has only become more potent as time progresses. Rest in peace Jeff Buckley.
Mid 9
5
Mar 01 2025
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The Joshua Tree
U2
I won't lie, I've always loved The Joshua Tree. As much of a hot take that is in some circles, I still stand by this album's merits. It's just a very interesting look at what it means to pursue the American dream and how people perceive said dream.
5
Mar 08 2025
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Really enjoy this album, and while not every song is a 100% winner, the songs that are incredible rank as some of The Smith's best songs.
Mid 9
5
Mar 09 2025
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Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Idk why, but I actually fw Pantera's music in general. I think the two albums that came after Vulgar Display of Power are better, but this is still an overall great album with some of the band's best songs.
Mid 9
5
Mar 15 2025
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Great album with some insane sampling.
8/10
4
Jul 05 2025
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Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
While not the best R.E.M. album imo, it is still an incredible release and certainly a high point within their career.
5
Jul 06 2025
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
Pretty solid pop soul, but it's not really an album that I see myself revisiting all that much.
3
Jul 07 2025
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Remain In Light
Talking Heads
One of the grooviest albums to have ever come out, Remain in Light remains (heh) to be one of the greatest albums ever made. Everyone is on their A-game here, and every song is killer. Amazing album.
5
Jul 08 2025
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
This is an impressive outing from Neil Young and Crazy Horse. The first half especially is some of the best that country rock has to offer. Would recommend.
5
Jul 09 2025
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Come Away With Me
Norah Jones
I was fine with this, until I realized that every single song on here feels like a forgettable closer that, in the context of some other album, would've probably hit harder after some bangers. As is, there is no weight behind any of these songs, and by the end, yeah, I was just sick of this. Not something that I'd listen to again any time soon.
2
Jul 10 2025
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
"Avalanche" is one of the greatest songs ever made.
The rest of the album is pretty great too.
4
Jul 12 2025
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
3 Feet High and Rising is a bit on the lengthy side, and not all of the skits work, but there are still many classic hip hop songs on here, especially "Eye Know," so I'd say it deserves its classic status.
4
Jul 13 2025
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Do I hate Kanye West? Yes. Do I think My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is a masterpiece? Absolutely! It is one of the most impressive outings in pop rap, and songs like "Dark Fantasy" and "Runaway" are some of my favorite songs of all time. So, say what you will about how Kanye is a piece of shit, but...
Actually, Idk if I can convince any naysayers that this album is amazing at this point. Oh well.
5
Jul 14 2025
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Grievous Angel
Gram Parsons
Very great country album. It's a shame that Gram Parsons didn't get to see its release.
4
Jul 15 2025
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Heavenly dream pop. Just pure bliss from start to finish.
5
Jul 16 2025
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
One of the best debut albums to come out of metal. Point blank period.
5
Jul 17 2025
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The Coral
The Coral
Maybe I'm just going crazy, but this is not what I was advertised. Like, it's fine as is, but there is a certain quirkiness present on here that I couldn't really gel with all that much.
3
Jul 18 2025
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Very important and influential album in this garage rock revival scene. It's probably the one that embodies that scene the absolute most, which is certainly commendable.
4
Jul 19 2025
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Grace
Jeff Buckley
One of the prettiest alt rock albums to have ever graced the 90s. It's a damn shame that this is Jeff Buckley's only release before he passed.
5
Jul 22 2025
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Ramones
Ramones
Very energetic punk music with a huge knack for catchy pop melodies. I can definitely see why so many people hold this album in high regards.
4