Jan 27 2025
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The Notorious Byrd Brothers
The Byrds
It was listenable but nothing really stood out. I think if I paid more attention to the lyrics there might be something striking but 60s protest music doesn't really excite me. Musically, meh but not bad.
3
Jan 28 2025
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Marquee Moon
Television
This was a pleasant surprise. I'd never heard of the band but really enjoyed the album. The guitars made the album for me. Progressions were a bit unusual but didn't feel weird at all. Albums almost 50 years old but doesn't sound dated at all. Friction and Torn Curtains were my favorites.
4
Jan 29 2025
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D
White Denim
I had no clue who these guys were even though the album is < 15 years old. 10 seconds in I thought I would hate it. Then, the rhythm changed and I got drawn in. As a rule I typically hate jam bands, and these guys are a modern, harder version of the dead, but I found this album strangely listenable. In the end I found myself going back and listening a second time. I still much prefer music you would see played in the dark. But if I had to watch a concert in the light of day, I could do worse than White Denim.
3
Jan 30 2025
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Sound Affects
The Jam
Truly unremarkable. Plenty similar music of this style that I'd prefer to listen to. Not sure why this made it on any "must listen to" lists
3
Jan 31 2025
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Timeless
Goldie
According to Wikipedia this is supposed to be some groundbreaking album. But nothing of this genre appeals to me so big deal. To be honest, this isn't even a good representation of electronic music. The singer on the album had a nice voice I guess.
2
Feb 01 2025
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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A Tribe Called Quest
Enjoyable listen. I played it as background throughout the day but when I tuned in the lyrics were interesting. Definitely more musical than most songs in this genre. I don't think it'll be on my normal rotation but if I ever want a good vibe in the background this album would hit the spot.
3
Feb 02 2025
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Legalize It
Peter Tosh
Perfectly acceptable album. Legalize It (the song) is the best one and obviously most well known but catchy enough to have in the rotation. Rest of the album pretty unremarkable but you could do far worse. Especially if I'm on a beach sipping on something.
3
Feb 03 2025
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
Definitely some things to like about this album. Energetic songs and enough hooks to keep things interesting the whole album. No song really stood out to me but there weren't any duds on a first listen. I've got a rate a 3, but 3.49999999 would be more appropriate.
3
Feb 04 2025
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Exile On Main Street
The Rolling Stones
It was ok, but certainly not my favorite stones album. Songs were ok one at a time but not a lot of distinction. Basically an album of deep cuts. I think this appeals to the hardcore stones fan but I'm good with a greatest hits album and skipping the filler.
3
Feb 05 2025
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More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Glad this came up after a bunch of average albums. Great stuff as expected by the talking heads. Take me to the river is the best track but everything jams out. I could have this on all day.
5
Feb 06 2025
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Nowhere
Ride
Pretty good moody music. It would resonate well with a sad mood. Not the headspace I'm looking for but they pull it off well. Enjoyed the guitar tone and enough energy/heaviness to keep listening.
4
Feb 08 2025
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Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
Classic zeppelin. I first listened to this album on my first flight to Japan 20 years ago. Something about this album captures the feeling of flying over the middle of nowhere to some mysterious place. Weird place and weird week. Zeppelin 3 is the soundtrack of that feeling for me
5
Feb 09 2025
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
Solid early hardcore punk.
4
Feb 11 2025
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
It's a classic, no questions 5. The songs are so overplayed but who cares, they're great.
5
Feb 12 2025
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Disintegration
The Cure
Singles like lovesong are pretty good but most of the album is gloomy filler with Robert Smith whining about turning 30. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but I can't listen to it with a straight face.
3
Feb 13 2025
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Gris Gris
Dr. John
Only listened to the first 5 tracks. I liked it. Super weird but it had a soul and rhythm I could zone out to. I'll give it another listen sometime and see if it's a grower of it just caught me on a good day.
3
Feb 14 2025
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Kala
M.I.A.
I didn't like anything about this album. The songs weren't catchy, beats weren't original and listening to the entire album was a chore.
1
Feb 15 2025
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Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Classic album. Always loved playing this hungover the next morning.
5
Feb 16 2025
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I See You
The xx
Hadn't heard this one before. Took me some time to get used as it had a soulless, bougie sound. Buuuut, it grew on me. Very chill vibe and enough musicianship to keep it interesting. Couldn't justify a 4, but it was close.
3
Feb 17 2025
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High Violet
The National
I found nothing redeeming in this album. The songs were bland and purely annoying. I have no clue why this album is considered important in anyway.
1
Feb 18 2025
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Purple Rain
Prince
I like Prince and Purple Rain is a masterpiece. It's a bit over the top and I think you need to be in the right mindset to really get into it. I was not digging Prince yesterday. Perhaps a different day and it's a 5.
4
Feb 19 2025
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The Real Thing
Faith No More
One of my all time favorites. Enjoyed today's listen thoroughly. The entire album is bangers and I don't need to skip any tracks. It's a perfect blend of weirdness, hardness, and listenability. After this album, these guys could've been huge. They went in another direction and kudos for artistic integrity. But this album is a true classic.
5
Feb 20 2025
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Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
It's beautiful music. Not my vibe but I did enjoy it's quality. Don't know if I'll ever listen to it again but at least I know it's out there.
3
Feb 21 2025
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Beatles
A lot of classic, but well overplayed songs here. When I'm 64 makes me laugh a little because, well, 64 doesn't seem that far away anymore.
4
Feb 22 2025
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
It's love making music, so pop a few Viagra and have a blast! If you're not otherwise occupied it can get a little boring but overall not bad.
3
Feb 23 2025
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Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Really surprised how much I enjoyed the album. Very bluesy but a bit faster and heavier. Jesus Just Left Chicago was my favorite but entire album was enjoyable. Will listen again.
4
Feb 25 2025
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Brilliant Corners
Thelonious Monk
I really wish they didn't put jazz on this list. Yes, it's an album but I can't rate it the same way I'd rate a rock or pop album. Musicianship is solid, rhythm is complex, and if I was in the right mood and wanted to zone out for an hour I might love it. But I didn't have the time today and found listening to be a chore. Which is a shame. I'll give it a 4, but really needs an N/A
4
Feb 26 2025
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Fred Neil
Fred Neil
Much better than I feared. Didn't care much for Fred's voice but the tunes were interesting. The chord selection sometimes felt like something Beck would play.
3
Feb 27 2025
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The Modern Dance
Pere Ubu
Don't mind that it's weird, but the album never feels like it lands anywhere. There are many elements of something good here but nothing that would compel me to listen again.
3
Feb 28 2025
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Larks' Tongues In Aspic
King Crimson
I wanted to hate this album. I hate the album title, and I hated the pretentiousness of the few songs I had heard previously. First couple tracks confirmed my distaste but once I got to Exiles things turned around. I actually liked Easy Money. And rest of the album was enjoyable. I can hear the sounds of many of my favorite bands in this album.
4
Mar 01 2025
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Classic album. Catchy songs. Not a lot there but the vibes. And the vibes are good. Perfect album to get my mind on warner weather.
4
Mar 02 2025
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Oar
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
The artist may have been unhinged but these songs were really good. War and Peace stood out to me in particular. I wish this album would've gotten the production quality it deserved but glad I got to hear it overall.
4
Mar 03 2025
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Shaft
Isaac Hayes
It's a fun listen. Didn't mind it as background music driving around all day. Cheesy without going overboard. But there's a ceiling to instrumental soundtracks.
3
Mar 04 2025
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Nevermind
Nirvana
Yup - still great after 30+ years. Played this in the car with my daughter singing along. Life is good. 5*
5
Mar 05 2025
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The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest
Probably the best hip hop album I've heard. No duds the entire album. I'll be playing it again.
5
Mar 06 2025
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21
Adele
Bland songs. Nice voice. This didn't move the needle for me.
3
Mar 07 2025
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Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Not bad but mostly felt like generic whiny British 80s music. I'll forget this one.
3
Mar 08 2025
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Hounds Of Love
Kate Bush
Didn't enjoy this one much at all
2
Mar 10 2025
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
I actually liked this better than Marvin Gaye. Just because the instrumentals were more interesting. Nice album for a long drive but did get repetitive ultimately
3
Mar 11 2025
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Pearl
Janis Joplin
Quite enjoyable. I thought I'd get tired of her voice but it wasn't the case. And the instrumentals were great. Good dynamics, solos, etc... I'd listen again
4
Mar 12 2025
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Very
Pet Shop Boys
Cringiley painful. Don't see how this album belongs here
2
Mar 13 2025
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Pink Flag
Wire
Good guitar sound and choice of chords. The songs were a bit short (yes I know it's a punk album) but I just felt there was something missing.
4
Mar 14 2025
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Fun House
The Stooges
Loved the loose energy on this. Crazy sax parts. Hard to imagine anything else sounded much like this in 1970. Would've loved to catch a show at the blind pig.
4
Mar 15 2025
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Seventeen Seconds
The Cure
I liked it. Gloomy but not whiny. Sometimes a bit repetitive but overall enjoyable.
4
Mar 17 2025
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
Probably my favorite dead album. Sugar Magnolia, Ripple, and Truckin' are my favorites but solid throughout.
5
Mar 18 2025
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Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Enjoyed the album more than I thought I would. Lyrics were a bit too cracker barrel, but otherwise the songs were good. Traveling Man and Here I Am were highlights for me
4
Mar 19 2025
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Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
The singles were pretty good, but songs got pretty bad toward the end. Cheesy early 90s music, but George can sing
3
Mar 20 2025
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Logical Progression
LTJ Bukem
Pretty good for a cheap casio keyboard. Tolerable for 5 minutes but an entire album is a stretch.
2
Mar 21 2025
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War
U2
Sunday Bloody Sunday and New Years Day are hits, rest of the album unremarkable but ok.
4
Mar 22 2025
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
America and Mrs. Robinson the obvious highlights. Actually surprised the album mostly dragged otherwise. 60s...
4
Mar 23 2025
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
I really, really, really don't care for Morrissey. For the most part the album was ok if I didn't focus on the whiny lyrics.
3
Mar 25 2025
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Aja
Steely Dan
Ultimate 70s cheese and I am here for it. It's stupid, but it works.
4
Mar 28 2025
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
Kind of like a British take on grunge? I liked it a lot. Great chord progressions and tons of energy. The falsetto is a bit much, but overall excellent.
5
Mar 29 2025
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The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
Can't get into solo piano. It's not bad and I can see why someone might really like it. Just not my style.
3
Mar 30 2025
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Pretenders
Pretenders
Pretty unremarkable. There were a few good tracks but felt like something was missing. I also hate Brass in Pocket.
3
Mar 31 2025
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The Joshua Tree
U2
I liked With or Without You but the rest of the album just ok. Stuff that's radio friendly but doesn't really hit. I get it, they're a huge band and lots of people love them but I just can't get into the music.
3
Apr 01 2025
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
Not a bad track on the album. I think it would be even better live
4
Apr 02 2025
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Cinnamon girl, down by the river, and the last track were pretty good, but not great. The rest was filler. Not my favorite neil young album.
3
Apr 03 2025
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Rejoicing In The Hands
Devendra Banhart
Not feeling this one today. Boring and unremarkable.
2
Apr 04 2025
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Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
Solid throughout, though a bit too folk-y toward the end. Guitarwork was excellent. Not a big fan of political lyrics but I mostly tune out the words. I suspect I won't remember any of the tunes long term but it was a good listen.
4
Apr 05 2025
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Songs For Swingin' Lovers!
Frank Sinatra
It's like really good vanilla ice cream
4
Apr 06 2025
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Arise
Sepultura
Can't believe I hadn't heard this before. Thrashier version of old school Metallica. This is a classic and going into the rotation ASAP
5
Apr 07 2025
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The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
I have a soft spot for the satanic schtick and operatic metal. Almost a 5 for me but happy with a solid 4.
4
Apr 08 2025
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Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3
Apr 09 2025
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Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
At it's best, this album is pure sunshine, but with so many songs it's hard to keep the energy. Still pretty solid listen.
4
Apr 10 2025
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Nope
1
Apr 11 2025
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Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen
Heard a lot of Dylan in this.
3
Apr 12 2025
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Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Really enjoyed it. Quick songs.
4
Apr 13 2025
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The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
The 13th Floor Elevators
A couple good tracks but some atrocious ones mixed in.
3
Apr 14 2025
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Eagles
Eagles
3
Apr 15 2025
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
One of my favorites of the era and all time for that matter. Like a doomy version of zeppelin. Chris Cornell can wail.
5