Jan 07 2025
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
This album (and Simon & Garfunkel) remind me of my mom which is a good thing and deserves high rating! Aside from nostalgia, its just a pleasant album to listen to. I like their vocals and the acoustic vibe.
4
Jan 08 2025
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White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
Yep. This is very good. Rock. Me likey.
4
Jan 08 2025
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Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I just love Nick Cave. He's a brooding outrageous man that makes crazy music that evokes a lot of emotion. I particularly love this album because of how versatile it is.
5
Jan 14 2025
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
I love this album. Nick Drake had such a beautiful & deeply sorrowful sound (and life). Wish we had more time with him. It's a bleak one but... impactful.
4
Jan 15 2025
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Only By The Night
Kings of Leon
I'm torn with this album. I liked the songs on here that I had never heard before, particularly the first two. I don't know if it's because I've just heard "Sex on Fire" and "Use Somebody" way too many times - I think I just prefer the more grunge/rock & roll than the screeching ballads. I would probably listen to a few of these off the album, but not the entire album again.
3
Jan 16 2025
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Elephant Mountain
The Youngbloods
Caught some Dead vibes, some long and boring blues jam energy. I dig the xylophone. I didn't hate it, I think the diversity of the song style didn't create any sort of cohesion to the album so I just couldn't stay interested. I don't even know if that makes sense but .. neither did this album.
2
Jan 20 2025
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
This was a great album and it reminded me how much I love this style of metal. It's melodic, dark, upbeat, with insane musicality, and Ozzy is one of a kind. There's enough grit to keep you interested and in that metal framework but a nice ballad or two rounds it out. So good!
4
Jan 21 2025
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Ramones
Ramones
Listening to an entire album of the Ramones is a slog because they all pretty much sound the same. But the Ramones are a ridiculous group of people that made some memorable, high-energy songs.
3
Jan 22 2025
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
It's Elvis. He's iconic & influential. Some bangers on here (ahem, covers). Misogynist, abusive, groomer ... more exploration on if we (or can we) separate the art from the artist?
3
Jan 23 2025
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Fear and Whiskey
Mekons
I liked this! Fun, good background music. I liked the weird mashup of genres and although I don't feel like any of the songs were particularly memorable, I wouldn't turn if off it the album started playing again.
3
Jan 24 2025
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Blonde On Blonde
Bob Dylan
I sat with this album a few times and it really made me examine my indifference with Dylan. I mean.. the harmonica is a divisive tool. In the beginning, it felt overpowering, but by "Temporary Like Achilles" I had acquiesced. Moreover, this album in general really is fantastic. I think it captures why Dylan was and is so popular and influential. He's an incredible writer & storyteller, and his music feels powerful and almost spiritual at times. I'm definitely not always in the mood for Dylan, but I feel like I may be more after really listening to this album.
4
Jan 27 2025
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Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nick Cave: “I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the fuck is this garbage?’ And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.’”
Besides the fact that the Chili Peppers are overrated, I try to not contribute to anything that benefits abusive men like Anthony Kiedis, Flea, or Chad Smith.
1
Jan 28 2025
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Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would! The songs that I didn't recognize were interesting and deep - makes me want to learn more about the Beach Boys & their history.
4
Jan 29 2025
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Chirping Crickets
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
This was a quick listen and I actually really enjoyed it despite my initial pre-judgement. There's some really cool sounds and little nuggets that stray away from being boring / predictable. You can tell how influential he was for future rock & roll. Some songs I wouldn't intentionally listen to again, but there are a few I would.
3
Jan 30 2025
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Second Toughest In The Infants
Underworld
This put an instant smile on my face. Great beats, fun, will listen to again.
4
Jan 31 2025
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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Maybe I've been wrong all these years, maybe U2 really IS this powerful, creative force with interesting, memorable songs.
If that's the case, this album is not a great representation of it.
For me, it's boring and generic, but non-offensive. Something you'd happily listen to during a long elevator ride, perhaps.
What is slightly offensive is the sheer arrogance of this group to pump out mediocre music while gaslighting people into thinking its exceptional because they say it is. From Bono "in our heads we've written 11 singles for this record". As the kids say, are the 11 singles in the room with us?
They can't all be winners and I know U2 has done some things, but this one just wasn't it for me.
2
Feb 03 2025
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My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
Loved it. Great beats, ska vibes, interesting songs - absolutely classic!
5
Feb 04 2025
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Live At The Regal
B.B. King
I bet being at this show was legendary! There's only so much blues I can listen to, even if its B.B. King.
3
Feb 05 2025
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Smash
The Offspring
Familiar, fun, fast, classic. Thoroughly enjoy. Its not something I'd put on intentionally, but I had fun listening to the album.
3
Feb 06 2025
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New Forms
Roni Size
I'm not sure why I would have to listen to this before I died but since I couldn't make it past the first disc, I think I'll be okay.
2
Feb 07 2025
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The Predator
Ice Cube
There's some really good stuff here addressing real issues that are just as prevalent if not more today. Its powerful and its also just good rap (IMHO). I have a hard time giving anything over 3 stars with misogynistic lyrics & most rap is a tough one with those, this album included!
3
Feb 10 2025
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Ten
Pearl Jam
I don't, and I probably will continue to not, actively listen to Pearl Jam, but I feel that this album is objectively really good, even though I generally can't understand what Eddie Vedder is saying. The song titles really connected some dots!
4
Feb 11 2025
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Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Comforting & lovely, can happily have in the background and not feel overstimulated. I like Paul's style and I think his sound is timeless!
4
Feb 12 2025
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Abraxas
Santana
I do like Santana, and I know this album is good, I just really don't love it and there is nothing that would make me come back to it.
3
Feb 13 2025
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The Idiot
Iggy Pop
Why do men think they can write about having sex with underage girls in their memoirs like it's somehow admirable for them to admit and reflect on? But hey, "they've changed" or "it was a different time". They haven't, it wasn't. This album is fine out of context - if I was being forced to listen to an Iggy Pop album I would have picked Lust For Life but that's just my personal taste.
1
Feb 14 2025
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Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth
Meh. Boring. I don’t care enough to research.
2
Feb 17 2025
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Innervisions
Stevie Wonder
Yes please. Funky and soulful - will listen to again & again!
4
Feb 18 2025
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C'est Chic
CHIC
Really digging the funky disco vibes. Will listen to again!
4
Feb 19 2025
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Queen II
Queen
Long live Queen!! What's not to love. Queen is incredible and one of my favorite bands ever. This album is great!!! More!!
5