Dec 30 2024
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The White Album
Beatles
I’m sure I’m in the minority, but I’d not heard this album in its entirety, only the more popular tracks were the ones I’m familiar with.
I have never been a huge fan of The Beatles, even though they’re undeniably the greatest rock band of all time. 4 out of 5 for me, but I’ll take The Rolling Stones over The Beatles every time.
4
Dec 31 2024
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Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
Absolutely loved it. One of my favorite bands is The Police. Their first album Outlandos d’Amour is really punchy and raw, and very punk influenced, a far cry from their later albums, and it reminded me a bit of that.
5
Jan 01 2025
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Kilimanjaro
The Teardrop Explodes
This reminds me a lot of a band called The Jam
3
Jan 02 2025
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Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
I wasn’t expecting the horns to be used as much as they were. Nice touch.
3
Jan 03 2025
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Junkyard
The Birthday Party
All that did was give me a headache.
1
Jan 06 2025
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Get Behind Me Satan
The White Stripes
Great stuff. A lot of it I had never heard before. I need to listen to more of The White Stripes. I like Jack White’s solo stuff. And it doesn’t hurt that Meg White is hot.
4
Jan 07 2025
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
I’ve not listened to a lot of Paul Simon’s work, but from what I’ve heard before I’ve enjoyed. I can see why this one is on the list. Great stuff.
4
Jan 08 2025
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OK Computer
Radiohead
I try really hard to like Radiohead, but I just don’t get it. Maybe I’m in the minority.
3
Jan 09 2025
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Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams
Meh. Too pop for my taste.
2
Jan 10 2025
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Come Find Yourself
Fun Lovin' Criminals
I heard “Scooby Snacks” before and was familiar with these guys, but hadn’t heard the full album. Pleasantly surprised.
4
Jan 13 2025
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Sweet, soul goodness 😊
4
Jan 14 2025
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The Joshua Tree
U2
Such an impactful album from the 80’s. My taste in music has changed a lot since then, but this was a fun trip back to my youth.
4
Jan 15 2025
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Kick Out The Jams (Live)
MC5
Many times rock music bores me. This IMO was boring and repetitious.
2
Jan 16 2025
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...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
I deserve a medal after listening to this
1
Jan 17 2025
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Let England Shake
PJ Harvey
Had to muscle through this one. I just don’t get it.
2
Jan 20 2025
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
It was ahight
2
Jan 21 2025
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Reggatta De Blanc
The Police
One of my favorite bands. Not my favorite of theirs, but still great IMO
4
Jan 22 2025
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Your New Favourite Band
The Hives
As the kids say: it was mid
2
Jan 23 2025
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
I like these guys. Saw them live a couple years ago.
3
Jan 24 2025
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Disintegration
The Cure
I’m not a huge cure fan, but have always been fond of their stuff. Saw them live as well. Put on a great show.
3
Jan 27 2025
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L.A. Woman
The Doors
I thought it was ok. A lot more bluesy than I expected.
3
Jan 28 2025
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4
Jan 29 2025
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Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
I never listened to the Smiths much during their heyday. But the more listen, the more I like it (even though it’s as sullen and morose as you can get)
3
Jan 30 2025
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Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
Great stuff!
4
Jan 31 2025
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Paris 1919
John Cale
No. Just….no
2
Feb 03 2025
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
Love these guys. One of their best IMO
4
Feb 04 2025
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
It was ok.
3
Feb 05 2025
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Marquee Moon
Television
Great stuff. I was not aware of this band.
4
Feb 06 2025
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
Surprised with how much I enjoyed it. Not a fan of country, but I do like the classics like this one, and the more popular stuff from the 70s and 80s
3
Feb 07 2025
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Dig Your Own Hole
The Chemical Brothers
It’s background music I’d listen to while getting some work done.
3
Feb 10 2025
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With The Beatles
Beatles
Nice to hear the classics. Not a huge Beatles fan, but undeniably great.
3
Feb 11 2025
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Tapestry
Carole King
Most of it I’ve heard before. Good stuff.
3
Feb 12 2025
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A Wizard, A True Star
Todd Rundgren
I like Todd Rundgren, but this was a little out there for me
2
Feb 13 2025
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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon
I’m just not feeling it
2
Feb 14 2025
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
I know this is considered a classic, and I can understand why. But Pink Floyd just doesn’t do anything for me.
3
Feb 17 2025
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Madman Across The Water
Elton John
Listening to this brings back memories of being a wee lad.
3
Feb 18 2025
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Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A.
Gangsta Rap never appealed to me. It was ok IMO
3
Feb 19 2025
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Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
I remember hearing a lot of this when I was a little kid. Fun trip back in time.
4
Feb 20 2025
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All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
Headache inducing. No thanks.
1
Feb 21 2025
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Bitches Brew
Miles Davis
Not my favorite of his, but because it’s Miles, it’s a 4 out of 5 IMO
4
Feb 24 2025
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Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
I loves me some Curtis Mayfield.
5
Feb 25 2025
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
If you were around in ‘88, you can’t even imagine how big this album was. Groundbreaking.
5
Feb 26 2025
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Vento De Maio
Elis Regina
Brazilian Yacht Rock
3
Feb 27 2025
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Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
Love the early 80s new wave / alternative stuff
4
Feb 28 2025
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
3
Mar 03 2025
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Machine Head
Deep Purple
Sounds like the FM classic rock radio station being piped into the high school weight training room. Not a fan.
2
Mar 04 2025
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Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
Love it. “Dreams” is one of my all time favorite songs. Great from start to finish.
5
Mar 05 2025
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Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
Big 5 stars for me. One of my all time favorites, and his follow up album “Voodoo” is even better. Glad this one made it on the list.
5
Mar 06 2025
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Konnichiwa
Skepta
I kinda like it
3
Mar 07 2025
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
I don’t understand why this made it on the list.
2
Mar 10 2025
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Van Halen
Van Halen
I’m not much of a rocker, but I really like the older, David Lee Roth version of VH
4
Mar 11 2025
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Critically acclaimed band, and I understand why. Doesn’t do much for me though.
3
Mar 12 2025
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Phrenology
The Roots
I thought it was ok
3
Mar 13 2025
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We Are Family
Sister Sledge
I love the disco era. A lot of great R&B / Soul music from this timeframe that I think is slept on, because of the bad rap disco gets.
4
Mar 14 2025
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Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
I liked it a lot better than the previous Dusty album that was on the list. I’d give it 3.5 if it was an option, but not a full 4.
3
Mar 17 2025
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Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. First couple of tracks threw me off, but the more I listened, the more I liked it.
3
Mar 18 2025
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Dookie
Green Day
I like Green Day for the most part, but it just bores me. It all sounds the same to me.
3
Mar 19 2025
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Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits
Glad I finally gave Tom Waites a listen. Good stuff.
4
Mar 20 2025
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Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
I dislike country western music for the most part, but I’ll always have a soft spot for this era. Waylon, Willie, Christopherson…I was immersed in this stuff in the late 70’s / early 80’s. It’s like a youth soundtrack, and will always remind me of my big bro and my pops.
4
Mar 21 2025
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Shadowland
k.d. lang
It’s ok….just didn’t do much for me.
3
Mar 24 2025
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
These guys were ahead of their time.
3
Mar 25 2025
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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
It’s good. I like their album Violator much better.
3
Mar 26 2025
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Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
Terence Trent D'Arby
This was fun for me. A trip back to the first couple years of college. I remember thinking he was going to be a much bigger deal than he ended up being.
3
Mar 27 2025
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Giant Steps
The Boo Radleys
That was a tough one for me. Felt like a slog to get through it.
2
Mar 28 2025
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Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
It’s ok.
3
Mar 31 2025
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C'est Chic
CHIC
A few that were cringy, but yes I still love it.
3
Apr 01 2025
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Oh, the Stevie goodness. Forgot how much I like this one.
4
Apr 02 2025
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Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
Sometimes a good ambient sound is just what the doctor ordered. I really liked it.
3
Apr 03 2025
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The Contino Sessions
Death In Vegas
Another head scratcher. I just don’t get it.
2
Apr 04 2025
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Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
My GOD no
1
Apr 07 2025
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Harvest
Neil Young
I enjoyed it, but not as much as I anticipated.
3
Apr 08 2025
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
One of my all time favorites
5
Apr 09 2025
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Dog Man Star
Suede
Hard pass
2
Apr 10 2025
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Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
I needed something different today, and this fit the bill.
4
Apr 11 2025
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The Blueprint
JAY Z
Might be an unpopular opinion, but I just don’t get the appeal of Jay Z. Stuck in my old head hip hop ways, I guess.
2
Apr 14 2025
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
I thought for sure I’d heard this before. Glad I finally took a listen.
4
Apr 15 2025
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Station To Station
David Bowie
Good stuff. Didn’t love it, but have always liked Bowie
3