Jan 07 2025
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
Honestly this was good I liked it a lot
The instrumentation was to my liking
a bit psychedelic
played with panning a lot
vocal recording style fit
Not very experimental or deep but the core sound was good
I liked a lot of songs; i wanna be adored, she bangs the drum, don't stop, fool's gold, and all sorts of moments in other songs
strong start
3
Jan 08 2025
So
Peter Gabriel
feels 80s
long songs, I like that they get to breathe
shakuhachi and Wolof
best tunes: red rain, sledgehammer, big time, we do what we're told
3
Jan 09 2025
25
Adele
Simple music
nice music
good music
amazing voice
best tunes: hello, river lea, i miss you, lay me down
2
Jan 10 2025
Be
Common
great instrumentals
great voice
thoughtful reflective lyrics
nice
best tunes: go!, faithful, love is..., chi-city, real people
3
Jan 13 2025
Cheap Thrills
Big Brother & The Holding Company
Honestly surprised by how listenable this is.
sound and recording quality is electric
60s
Janis Joplin, amazing voice
sometimes like marge simpson or axl rose
great album
best tunes: I need a man to love, piece of my heart, ball and chain
4
Jan 14 2025
Rubber Soul
Beatles
simple but nice. enjoyable sound. pleasant. most certainly likeable.
lyrics can be meh. Everything has to rhyme.
Interesting to think that today, artists are getting a lot of flack for the trend of short 2-something minute songs, as well as short albums. However, this beloved Beatles album is almost entirely comprised of 2-something minute songs and the run time is just a bit over 30min.
Best tunes: norwegian wood, you won't see me, in my life. If i needed someone is my favorite.
3
Jan 15 2025
Back In Black
AC/DC
The poster sound for what I think of when I think of "rock"
This is an album where the best songs are the most popular songs. I don't think there are many gems among the deep cuts. The second half of the album is the better half.
a good sound, but can get a bit monotonous sound and structure wise
best tunes: back in black, you shook me all night long, shake a leg π¦πΊ
3
Jan 16 2025
The ArchAndroid
Janelle MonΓ‘e
Album is interested in sound, and songs are thought out in relation to each other.
I love the classical influences. Sometimes has a musical theatre feel. However, I think its core, most common soundscape is one that doesn't resonate with me. I don't know how to define it, I think there's a reference I'm missing.
There are so many amazing sound moments though. They just don't often build to be consistently amazing songs.
Best tunes: the overtures, sir greendown, tightrope, neon gumbo, mushrooms & roses, wondaland
2
Jan 24 2025
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
The first repeat for me. This shows me how much my taste in music has evolved since I first listened to it in 2021. I appreciate this a lot more now than I did then.
If you don't pay attention, the whole album becomes one big blur of noise. When you do pay attention, you realize that there is actually a decent amount of diversity in its sound.
It's not something I crave, but it is nice.
best tunes: only shallow, loomer, i only said, come in alone, blown a wish, when you sleep
3
Jan 27 2025
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
Had a slow start but got good
Interesting, often straightforward lyrical style. Sang what he wanted to without worrying if it could fit into a melody syllabically.
I prefer instrumental moments to those with singing.
best tunes: little miss strange, burning of the midnight lamp; rainy day, dream away; 1983... (a merman I should turn to be)
3
Jan 28 2025
The KΓΆln Concert
Keith Jarrett
This is the kind of album I started this project for
first jazz album I think I've listened to
a different style of piano than I've listened to before
tracks ending with applause. Recenters the magic of live music, and the magic of a theatre space. Would be interesting to know about how the recording was made.
4
Jan 29 2025
Something/Anything?
Todd Rundgren
mostly straight forward songs that are good.
lotsa a 1, a 2, a 1 2 3
not super diverse instrumentation
let's play a game! but don't -
has anyone played sounds of the studio?
best tunes: most of side one, breathless, little red lights
4
Jan 30 2025
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
i recognize the beginning of let's get it on, and now i know where it's from
so this is soul
nothing crazy but nothing to dislike. pleasant listening experience
An interesting switch up in album length after some 60-90min long albums
best tunes: if i should die tonight, distant lover, you sure love to ball
3
Jan 31 2025
Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
I enjoyed this. The songs didn't seem as long as they are.
minimalistic, electronic, spacey instrumentals made the album for me.
Thorn's voice is pleasant.
Melodically lacking a bit, and lyrically not always engaging. But overall, nice.
Best tunes: wrong, the heart remains a child, walking wounded, flipside, big deal
4
Feb 03 2025
In Rainbows
Radiohead
so this is what other people are copying
surreal and lovely, cellos
i can't quite put my finger on it
best tunes: bodysnatchers, nude, all i need, house of cards
4
Feb 04 2025
Parallel Lines
Blondie
My second repeat. I really enjoy the core sound. However, the songwriting feels largely unmemorable and a bit uninspired this time around. good vibe for when you aren't listening too carefully. The hits are hits for a reason, and a couple hidden gems.
Best tunes: one way or another, fade away and radiate, pretty baby, will anything happen, sunday girl, heart of glass
2
Feb 05 2025
Pink Flag
Wire
alright y'all, this rocks.
bri'ish.
there is. a game called.... 1 2 X U!
Best tunes: whole album ruled, but expecially strange, reuters, three girl rhumba, 106 beats that, mr. suit, 12 X U
4
Mar 19 2025
Play
Moby
meh. I don't know about this one.
repetitiveness doesn't bother me, simplicity doesn't bother me, but it feels like there's something missing that would make it more compelling.
For sure there are good moments here and there. wish there were more of them given the length.
Best tunes: honey, porcelain, south side, rushing, bodyrock, machete, 7, down slow, inside, my weakness
2
Mar 20 2025
Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
It is becoming apparent that I like 60s music.
I enjoyed this album. nothing too crazy, just some good tunes and a good sound.
Best tunes: mr. tambourine man, iβll feel a whole lot better, you wonβt have to cry, here without you, i knew iβd want you, itβs no use
3
Mar 21 2025
Elvis Is Back
Elvis Presley
A sound I've previously only ever heard imitated.
This was enjoyable and new. A product of very different times, hard but interesting to imagine.
Best tunes: make me know it, the girl of my best friend; dirty, dirty feeling; soldier boy, such a night
3
Mar 24 2025
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
back to back Elvis P.
less enjoyable than Elvis is Back!, which I found to be really fun.
more drawn-out and melancholy. soul moments not for me.
in the ghetto is the most unhinged track i've heard from this project so far. wtf?
Best tunes: wearinβ that loved on look, iβm movinβ on, power of my love, gentle on my mind, after loving you, any day now
2
Mar 25 2025
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
immaculate, sparkling vibes
Portuguese is such a beautiful language
his voice, her voice, their playing
yes
Best tunes: the girl from ipanema, doralice, para machucar meu coraΓ§Γ£o, desafinado, sΓ³ danΓ§o samba
4
Jul 07 2025
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
mm. the sound is fun but a bit unvaried. very long but often low on ideas.
best moments are instrumental rhythmic ones.
best tunes: do you compute, luau, new intro, human interest, sinews (great track)
2
Jul 08 2025
That's The Way Of The World
Earth, Wind & Fire
wonderful fun, good vibes
i love the instrumentals
nice
Best tunes: shining star, happy feelin', africano
3
Jul 09 2025
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
not what I was expecting
played with structure and instrumentation
many interesting little details
some crunchy lyrics
overall, enjoyable and fascinating
Best tunes: mr. soul, everydays, hung upside down, sad memory
3
Jul 10 2025
Entertainment
Gang Of Four
hmm... interesting
i can sense quality, but it was strangely a bit monotonous
felt a bit too clean and overthought at times
however, second half was much more engaging
Best tunes: glass, at home he's a tourist, 5.45, love like anthrax
2
Jul 11 2025
Honky Tonk Masquerade
Joe Ely
unexpectedly good. quite fun
country of a different flavor
fingernails is wild lyrically. interesting perspective.
nice
Best tunes: cornbread moon, because of the wind, boxcars, jericho (your walls must come tumbling down), honky tonkin'
4
Jul 14 2025
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
a minnesotan and celebrity witness.
as an album experience, all over the place. however, it felt natural for the songs to be as long as they were, and there were many colorful, whimsical, and interesting sonic and lyrical moments. there were also many off the wall, confusing and bizarre ones as well. mixing sometimes felt botched. as a back to back experience this was not so fulfilling for me, but individual songs and moments were fruitful.
best tunes: sign o' the times, it, slow love, hot thing, adore + random interesting moments throughout
2
Jul 15 2025
A Night At The Opera
Queen
whimsical and unique yet straightforward themes and lyricism.
went into this only knowing bohemian rhapsody. surprisingly, the rest of the album has a similar soundscape (ex. reappearing piano) and whimsy. it was interesting to hear this hit in the album context.
while there are moments i like, and a few solid tunes, i found it harder to sink into this one. not sure why.
Best tunes: you're my best friend, seaside rendezvous, the prophet's song, good company, bohemian rhapsody
2