Jan 23 2025
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Violator
Depeche Mode
Listened to this in full a few years back. I remember Personal Jesus, Enjoy The Silence and Policy of Truth the most, all of them are great. Revisiting today for the challenge.
Favorite track(s): World in my eyes, personal Jesus, enjoy the silence, policy of truth
Will I revisit?: high priority/already knew this album
Current rating: 8.5/10
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Jan 24 2025
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Rio
Duran Duran
One of my mom's favorite bands and records. Has big hits like Rio, hungry like the wolf and save a prayer. Upon listening to it now, it's enjoyable even though I usually don't gravitate towards 80s pop.
Favorite track(s): Save a prayer, Rio, hungry like the wolf
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 7/10, 3.5 stars
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Jan 25 2025
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
I've never been in interested in Micheal Jackson even though he is one of the most popular and critically lauded artists ever. I've grown up only hearing of him as a pedo so even if that's not true it's always in the back of my mind when I listen to him. If I want to listen to similar music, there's a bunch of other artists that I can listen to instead, I have zero emotional investment in MJ. 5/10 cause I'm mainly indifferent on the music itself.
Favorite track(s): Don't stop till you get enough (I'll admit this is a banger)
Will I revisit?: low priority
Rating: 5/10
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Jan 26 2025
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Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar
My first time listening to French rap. Beats are awesome, MC Solaar has a good voice and flow. Very chill, very nice. "Armand est mort" sampling "Inner City Blues" by Marvin Gaye was pretty cool.
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 7/10
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Jan 27 2025
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
This is gorgeous, I will need to check out more Nick Drake for sure. I had heard of him before and know a couple songs, but never fully checked out one of his albums. Thanks 1001 albums generator for blessing me today.
Favorite track(s): At The Chime Of A City Clock, One Of These Things First
Will I revisit?: high priority
Current rating: 8/10
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Jan 28 2025
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The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Sounded nice, not much to say, it was good. I guess the frontman has allegations on him now? I'm mostly indifferent on this album, but I thought funeral by them was incredible.
Favorite track(s): Sprawl II
Will I revisit?: middle priority
Current rating: 6/10, 3.5/5
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Jan 29 2025
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Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
I like the rock and electronic elements, but most of the album feels like something you put on in the background. Sounds very spacey which was cool though. A lot of it kinda reminded me of trip hop, which I usually enjoy, but it wasn't that memorable. The more rock based songs were alright, nothing too bland or extraordinary.
Will I Revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 6/10
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Jan 30 2025
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Fuzzy Logic
Super Furry Animals
Goofy cheesy glam rock shit. I like it. On some songs the vocals sound weird.
Favorite track(s): something for the weekend, hometown unicorn
Will I revisit?: middle priority
Current rating: 6/10
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Jan 31 2025
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Post Orgasmic Chill
Skunk Anansie
Really like the vocalist. Will keep this band on my radar.
Favorite track(s): Charlie Big Potato, Lately, hotel tv, skank heads, secretly
Will I revisit?: high priority
Current rating: 8/10
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Feb 01 2025
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
I liked this more then I thought I would. Never was interested in Bruce Springsteen based on his stuff I've heard on the radio. I like how extra this is.
Favorite track(s): Tenth avenue freeze out, backstreets, born to run
Will I revisit?: high priority
Current rating: 8/10, 4/5
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Feb 02 2025
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Berlin
Lou Reed
I like Lou Reed but this album was kinda sleepy, I don't remember much
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 5/10, 2.5/5
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Feb 03 2025
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The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
Started slow but kinda grew on me the more it played. I don't know how I'd rate this so it's getting a flat 5 because it's not unpleasant, but also not something I'd usually listen to.
Favorite track(s): Little Italy
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 5/10
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Feb 04 2025
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
First easy 5 stars. Every song on here is memorable and a bop. Love this album.
Favorite tracks: moonage daydream, starman, Ziggy stardust, suffragette city, rock n roll suicide (but all are peak)
Will I revisit?: high priority/already knew this album
Rating: 10/10
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Feb 05 2025
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Freak Out!
The Mothers Of Invention
Funny little album but I can't for the life of me remember any songs on this. Like the sound, some of the lyrics are funny. I can see this growing on me if I become more familiar with it.
Favorite track(s): Hungry Freaks Daddy, anyway the wind blows
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 5/10
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Feb 06 2025
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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Fun and chill, a lot of notable tracks but also kinda long.
Favorite track(s): Magic Number, Eye Know, Buddy, Me Myself and I
Will I revisit?: high priority
Current rating: 8/10
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Feb 07 2025
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Play
Moby
Earworm central, slows down in the second half. Also I don't know how to explain, but this album sounds like bright shiny neon plastic.
Favorite track(s): Honey, Find my baby, natural blues
Will I revisit?: middle priority
Current rating: 7/10
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Feb 08 2025
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Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
A lot of the songs sound the same. I mean it's a nice sound, but I feel that some are too long and overstay their welcome. The cover of little wing was ok. Layla is a great song but sometimes even that one I feel drags out in the second half. With the album coming in at an hour and 16 minutes, my attention lulls a bit in the middle. Certainly not bad music though.
Favorite track(s): Layla
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 7/10
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Feb 09 2025
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Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Ah so this is the album with take five on it. I don't know how to rate this, so 5/10.
Favorite track(s): take five
Will I revisit?: low priority
Current rating: 5/10
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Feb 10 2025
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Live And Dangerous
Thin Lizzy
First saw this and thought "oh jeez a double live album". It's rock music alright. Pretty good rock music though.
Favorite track(s): massacre, the cowboy song
Will I revisit?: middle priority
Current rating: 7.5/10
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Feb 14 2025
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Banger album.
Favorite track(s): wheels of confusion/the straightener, tomorrow's dream, supernaut, snowblind, under the sun/every day comes and goes
Will I revisit?: high priority/already knew this album
Current rating: 8.5/10
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Feb 15 2025
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Abbey Road
Beatles
Banger album.
Favorite tracks: something, octopus's garden, the medley
Will is revisit?: already knew the album
Current rating: 10/10
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