Jan 27 2025
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Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
Iconic opening song. Love how old school and nostalgic it sounds featuring very classic instrumentals and beautiful melodies. Forgot what a great song Jet is and also introduced me to other bangers/ballads like Let Me Roll It, Picasso's Last Words, Mrs. Vanderbilt (that SAX!) and Mamunia! Just straight up raw rock n roll throughout. Plus I live for an album that ties the last song back to the opener. McCartney knows what he's doing! Also kind of love that the album was recorded in Nigeria as a bonus. Wish it didn't end so soon! Instant 5.
5
Jan 28 2025
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Hysteria
Def Leppard
Can't believe I willingly putting on a Def Leppard album. Though Pour Some Sugar On Me does hold up as a single, that's about as good as it gets. I unfortunately have no choice but to put this in the category of the kind of music that shows up in cheesy 80s movies. Just far too over the top without much substance for me. They might sing a lot about women, but can't say this was intended for women. An hour I will never get back!
2
Jan 29 2025
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Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
Every song sounds the same? Feels like the type of music that you have to be on ecstasy at a rave to really enjoy. Hard to believe we're considering these guys and Paul McCartney on the same list. "This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave" kind of sums it up for me because I feel like I waited years for this album to be over. This is not for me.
1
Jan 30 2025
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Disintegration
The Cure
This was beautiful in a dark and gloomy way. Sonically very interesting with poignant lyrics. Evokes the feeling of staring out a rainy window and yearning for someone in the best way. Plainsong is a really fantastic opener to set the tone with a big sound and big feelings. Each song felt uniquely complex with a kind of depth and musical/lyrical exploration within. I wanted to keep listening. Who knew I like The Cure?!
4
Jan 31 2025
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Something Else By The Kinks
The Kinks
Day 5 and counting of British rock, but this was a fun boppy album! Kinda feels like Beatles-lite but not quite as prolific? Nothing overly spectacular but just a fun old-school album to listen to and found myself singing along with some of the ba-ba-bas and la-la-las. Liked David Watts, Two Sisters, Afternoon Tea and Waterloo Sunset. Good background music or filler on a dinner party playlist.
3
Feb 03 2025
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Groovin'
The Young Rascals
Beam me back to 1967 because this was groovy as hell!!!!!
4
Feb 04 2025
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B-52's
The B-52's
Funky!!! Never listened to a full album of theirs, but it was a catchy, poppy kind of punk. Loved the bass line and the beats throughout. Made me want to dance!
4
Feb 05 2025
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Vulnicura
Björk
Björk is Björking but I have nothing to add here!
2
Feb 06 2025
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Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Finally some rock & roll!!! Dave Grohl's big debut. Wildly impressive he did it all himself and love how raw it is. Also found the lyrics to hit a little deeper with the full album listen. Every song is kind of a banger but loved Big Me, This is a Call and X-Static. Could listen all day. Hope to see more of the Foo Fighters on the list. No notes beyond the fact that it's a shame that Dave Grohl cheated on his wife :(
5
Feb 07 2025
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Justified
Justin Timberlake
Expected to hate listening to this as I'm not a huge Justin person but wow, quite the opposite. Soulful, sexy, sweet and catchy as hell! Right for Me and Señorita might be the sexiest songs ever?? A little light on substance but 100% there on the style. Can confirm I've been JUSTIFIED! (and also TBT to the Super Bowl in 2004, we all remember where we were!)
5
Feb 10 2025
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In Utero
Nirvana
I wanted to like this more than I did given the Nirvana of it all but couldn't get there :( Heart-Shaped Box is good, but overall just a really aggressive, unsettling and kind of disturbed quality to the music and lyrics. Sad to think about Kurt's mental state writing this album. Need to listen to earlier Nirvana albums though to get the full appreciation for the band.
3
Feb 11 2025
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Chelsea Girl
Nico
An absolutely beautiful album. The Fairest of the Seasons, Somewhere There's a Feather and Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams are all highlights, but These Days is truly in a league of its own. Just an unbelievably deep song that really makes you confront the passage of time and where you are in life. I loved how instrumental the album was (the strings!! the flutes!!) combined with the ghostly, ethereal quality of Nico's voice. Such a singular sound.
5