Jan 09 2025
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One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Bit too funky for me, not my genre.
Got a bit bored 😬
Enjoyed the first song
3
Jan 13 2025
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Iconic treasure ✨️
Every song is a little treat
5
Jan 14 2025
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Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Groovy baby
Even I managed to succumb to the funk of this album.
4
Jan 15 2025
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Bit samey and way too long.
2.5/5
2
Jan 16 2025
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The Next Day
David Bowie
Not the best bowie album. Doesn't have quite the same magic and didn't connect with me in the same way as some of his others. Overall though not a bad album, enjoyed listening.
3
Jan 17 2025
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Back In Black
AC/DC
Obviously some bangers on here, but it's all a bit boyish for me. Not sure we need a whole album of this music, the songs we all know are enough?
The silliness is enjoyable, and impressive vocals. Back in black would be a good one for karaoke.
3
Jan 20 2025
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
This album never gets old. What a bop.
4.5
4
Jan 21 2025
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Debut
Björk
Weirdly I don't think I've ever listened to this whole album in full. Loads of songs on there that I already know and love but also a few gems I've never heard. 'Like someone in love' went straight onto my Jan playlist.
I think Play Dead might be one of my favourite songs ever...?
5
Jan 22 2025
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Mama's Gun
Erykah Badu
This genre goes over my head. I've tried listening to this album a few times and I can't connect with it.
I like 'Didn't Cha Know' but the rest becomes background music to me. I expect it would be much more engaging live.
Not for me!
2
Jan 23 2025
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The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Dreamy, what a voice.
Good one to listen to in the bath, or whilst floating about in a kimono smoking a cigarette and pondering lost loves.
Excessively long (can you call it one album?) but surprisingly enjoyable, listened to about 3/4 of it before I'd had enough.
4
Jan 24 2025
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Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
Country music is awful.
This album didn't change my mind.
1
Jan 27 2025
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Figure 8
Elliott Smith
A simultaneously sad and uplifting album that can itch the exact right part of your brain when you're in the right mood. Perhaps a tad too long though.
4
Jan 28 2025
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The Cars
The Cars
Got me chair dancing while working from home. 'Just What I Needed' was just what I needed on a Monday.
4
Jan 29 2025
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Nowhere
Ride
Boring
1
Jan 30 2025
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Songs Of Love And Hate
Leonard Cohen
I tried so hard to connect with this but it's just not for me.
3
Jan 31 2025
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Another one that I think would be amazing live, but not something I really want to listen to as an album.
3
3
Feb 03 2025
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Wow how have I missed this album all my life?!
A dark, bloody, pessimistic view on power, manipulation, god, nature and love, entwined with fables, myths and fairytales.
Not suffocatingly serious though, it's a bit silly, which makes it even better. The lyre of orpheus is a brilliant sarcastic take on how annoying it is to have a boyfriend who's a musician. Too true Nick.
O children will forever remind me of Harry Potter.
The combo of blues and gospel takes you to another world completely.
Very up my street.
I've noticed I always seem to like the Friday albums best, which is great cos I get even more time to enjoy them.
5
Feb 04 2025
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The Doors
The Doors
Groovy baby
4
Feb 05 2025
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Heaven Or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Dreamy, sublime
5
Feb 06 2025
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São Paulo Confessions
Suba
Nice to have an album that is entirely new to me.
Big fan of Segreda.
The whole album a bit trip-hoppy, v dark and sexy. Each song slides seamlessly into the next.
Best enjoyed at maximum volume.
3.5
3
Feb 07 2025
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Homework
Daft Punk
I actually think India has a point on this one. Bit too heavy on the robot sound-effects for me. Dare I say it... it's a bit boring?
Some classics on there though, 'Around the World' and 'Da Funk' being the obvious good ones.
2
Feb 10 2025
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Ready To Die
The Notorious B.I.G.
Amazing album. Vivid narrative and catchy beats from start to finish.
Not overly impressed by his attitude towards women in 'One More Chance', but enjoyed his own description of his dick as 'the cleanest meanest penis'.
Suicidal Thoughts is tragic, 'I know my mother wished she got a fucking abortion'. Damn.
Good to know what a pager sounds like.
The sexy sounds though are jarring, that blow job sound between Respect and Friend of Mine is a bit too visceral...
4
Feb 11 2025
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Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Boring, sent me to sleep and not in a good way.
2
Feb 12 2025
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D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle
Great way to get out of an obligation. Listen to this first thing in the morning and a headache is guaranteed.
Also a great way to trigger nightmares. Could be useful if looking to simulate the sounds of hell?
I do indeed feel like I've been 'Hit by a Rock'.
1
Feb 14 2025
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Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
Uplifting but also sorrowful. Big fan of the title track and 'Sweet Thing'.
Ngl after a while I find his whiny tone a bit annoying, but overall found it an enjoyable listen.
3
Feb 17 2025
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Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Silly and joyful. Good amount of bass. Felt like I dived into a new world.
Not sure why I never listened to this album given that I know 'Do You Realize??' so well.
Bonus points for the album cover.
4
Feb 18 2025
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
Eh... not for me. Too long, didn't hold my attention. Did not finish.
1
Feb 19 2025
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Triangle
The Beau Brummels
Could this sound any more 60s!? Found it a bit annoying, overly cheerful and a bit jarring. Maybe that's just me being grumpy in the morning...
The 'Wolf of Merry Fortune' is so odd, the lyrics sound like they were written by a child. Is this a spoof? I can't tell if this is serious... It's the only song I like off the album though- I think it could be an excellent feature in a surrealist play. 'DELIGHHHT!'
Album cover is a masterpiece, bonus points for that.
2
Feb 20 2025
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Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
There are some incredible songs on this album, mixed in with some okay ones.
'Wild World', 'Where do the children play', 'Into White' and 'Father and Son' being my faves.
The album cover hurts my eyes. Wtf is that font?!
3
Feb 21 2025
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Bad
Michael Jackson
I decided that as Jackson is dead and can no long do anything creepy/illegal, I would listen to this one.
I've never been a massive fan of his but it's kinda a fun album, if a bit naff.
Some of the songs are actively bad, 'Speed Demon' is awful and made worse by the car sound effects.
'Bad' and 'Smooth Criminal' are okay, wouldn't object to these coming on at 80s night.
It's just not very cool is it?
2
Feb 24 2025
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Ramones
Ramones
Some classic on here, particularly 'Blitzkreig Bop' and 'Judy is a Punk'.
Upbeat, energising, a bit silly. Makes you want to jump around.
Bit boyish for me though, all the songs all kinda sound the same as well? I probably won't listen to the album in full again.
I enjoy how awkward they all look on the album cover.
3
Feb 25 2025
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Is This It
The Strokes
What a bop
4
Feb 26 2025
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Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti
Not my usual genre, but really enjoyed this! Brought the party to my Tuesday morning.
3
Feb 27 2025
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
Surprisingly I really like the title track. It's a bit proggy but in a way I actually enjoy!
I came across 'Can You Get That' weirdly because of Sleigh Bells who sampled it. Very very different versions but both are excellent.
Probably not an album I'll listen to again.
3
Feb 28 2025
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Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
I've never listened to this album, only the song 'Birthday'. But it's great! I've been missing out.
Of course Bjork's voice is exceptional and makes anything sound ethereal and haunting.
The album's got a post Punk vibe but somehow is it's own thing completely. Perhaps it's the vocals which give it that edge? It seems somewhat different from a standard post punk/new wave album.
The second half sounds kinda b52s, never a bad thing.
Definitely will go back to this album.
4
Mar 03 2025
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With The Beatles
Beatles
Is it weird that I've never listened to this?
The 60s aren't really my era... it's okay, it's cheery, I could have a lil dance to this quite happily.
I don't think it's the best Beatles album by any stretch.
3
Mar 04 2025
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
The sun has come out and Bob Marley is playing. Summer has arrived in March.
As someone who isn't a huge fan of raggae, I still think this album is great.
4
Mar 05 2025
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Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
I feel like on paper I should like this... somehow it just didn't work for me though. Struggled to find any connection with it.
2
Mar 06 2025
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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
Not for me
1
Mar 07 2025
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I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Aretha Franklin
Finally some 60s music I can get on board with.
3
Mar 10 2025
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Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
This starts off bad for me, there's an overdose of funk for the first few songs. But then it flips into kinda naff lounge music?
'Superstition' is obviously a classic, although again, too funky?
There's only so much funk I can take.
Overall not one I'll listen to again.
2
Mar 11 2025
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
Coldplay get a lot of hate for being boring, and fair play they are a bit boring. This album has some decent songs, albeit the whole thing now sounds v dated.
It's okay, not anything particularly special in my opinion, it's one of those albums that is very of it's time.
Green Eyes is actually a really sweet song though, enjoyed hearing that again.
3
Mar 12 2025
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American IV: The Man Comes Around
Johnny Cash
I'm a bit confused by this, a lot of the songs are covers and not as good as the originals..?
2
Mar 13 2025
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
I love this album. It's got a certain magic to it, 'Knight Moves' in particular with it's medieval vibe. I feel like I'm entering a different world or someone else's mind.
Was already a fan of this one but surprised to see it on the list!
5
Mar 14 2025
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Rio
Duran Duran
So many hits on this album.
I've never listened to it in full before.
Good one for singing at the top of your lungs at 80s night or in the shower.
4
Mar 17 2025
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Diamond Life
Sade
Friday albums are back. Incredible voice, and a surprisingly enjoyable amount of saxophone.
I think Promise is better though, hopefully that'll also be on the list.
4
Mar 18 2025
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
Wilco
This album does nothing for me. Sounds like a budget Elliott Smith.
1
Mar 19 2025
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On The Beach
Neil Young
Very enjoyable indeed. Never really listened to much Neil Young, but I'm not sure why because I'm a big fan of this.
4
Mar 20 2025
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Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Some classics on here. Enjoyable but not sure I'll listen again.
3
Mar 21 2025
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If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby
I hate this.
1
Mar 24 2025
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
This album makes me think of my dad so it has an extra charm for me.
Nice, smooth jazz, not too pretentious or jarring. You don't need to be a jazz expert to enjoy it.
4
Mar 25 2025
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Play
Moby
This album sounds ancient now, I have been transported back to 1999.
When an album defines an era of music you've gotta give it some credit for it's influence. There's so good songs on it, but it's way too long.
Probably won't listen again.
3
Mar 26 2025
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Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
I love it when funk gets angry
4
Mar 27 2025
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Not as good as 'On the Beach'. Sounds like any old 60s album to me.
2
Mar 28 2025
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Chelsea Girl
Nico
Starts strong but tails off towards the end. The first two songs are great though so bonus points for that.
3
Mar 31 2025
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
Great but a bit gloomy for a sunny day.
4
Apr 01 2025
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Creative, sexy, angry. What's not to like? I love the weird timing in March of the Pigs, it grabs your attention by force. You can't not get into it.
5
Apr 02 2025
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Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
It's okay
3
Apr 04 2025
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
I've had enough 60s thanks
2
Apr 07 2025
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The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
It's no Dirty Computer and it's too long, but nice to have some fun pop to break up the RELENTLESS 60s albums.
3
Apr 08 2025
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
Meh
2
Apr 09 2025
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The Healer
John Lee Hooker
V enjoyable
4
Apr 10 2025
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Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
I'm in a film, on my horse, wearing a cowboy hat, watching the sunset. All v romantic.
The lyrics are great, each one is a little story in itself.
I lost interest after a while though, a whole album of this is a bit much...
3
Apr 11 2025
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Effortlessly cool, and stupid.
4
Apr 14 2025
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Dirt
Alice In Chains
I just don't really get this theatrical kind of rock?
2
Apr 16 2025
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(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ehh not for me. V male, v American. Honestly I just find this kind of music boring.
2
Apr 17 2025
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Imagine
John Lennon
Cheesy af
2
Apr 18 2025
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
Woof woof
4
Apr 21 2025
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Bit dull
2
Apr 23 2025
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The Poet
Bobby Womack
Eh...
2
Apr 25 2025
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Some great songs on here, but as a whole album I found myself getting bored and a bit sick of it.
Maybe I wasn't in the right mood idk?
3
Apr 28 2025
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The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
Okay this 60s stuff I'm on board with. It's got a slightly haunting energy and it's just generally a bit darker and more interesting than most 60s stuff imo.
4
Apr 29 2025
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Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
God there's a reason why this album is lesser known.
2
Apr 30 2025
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
Happy to have a repeat of Elliott Smith. Another brilliant album I listened to on repeat.
5
May 01 2025
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Playing With Fire
Spacemen 3
Found this to be useful background music.
2
May 02 2025
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Private Dancer
Tina Turner
Not my thing
3
May 05 2025
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Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
2
May 06 2025
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Bossanova
Pixies
Yes please
4
May 07 2025
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Amnesiac
Radiohead
Not my favourite radiohead, but it's still radiohead
4
May 09 2025
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Hard Again
Muddy Waters
A classic
4
May 12 2025
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Strangeways, Here We Come
The Smiths
Only morrissey can pull off these lyrics. What a bop.
Not my favourite smiths album though.
4