Feb 09 2025
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
The music arrangements are stripped back and soothing. Pleasant vocals. What you would expect from a Simon and Garfunkel album. Couple of tracks were moving but the majority of the album was nothing to talk about. Mrs Robinson is overplayed. The Zoo song was corny af. 6/10
3
Feb 10 2025
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Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
Really nice drum solos in tracks and the bass in some songs slapped. This coming out in 1969 would have blown some minds. "Whole lotta love" that break down with the rides were cool. These riffs are so dated in 2025 but can understand the significance for the time. Loved when they were getting in touch with more experimental side of things but all the riffs were sounding the same to me. The blues were cool. Would rather here a black guy singing those melodies in those tracks. "Moby Dick" was my favourite track with the transition into "Bringing it Home". Would be into Hendrix more if I lived in 1969 or maybe The Doors. There are better Zeppelin albums IMO. 6/10
3
Feb 11 2025
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Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Sheeesh Stevie! I never listened to this whole album before. I just knew the hits but Damn son, this album is all just bangers! Shut up and take my money baby. Like seriously, how can an album come out in 1976 and just stand the test of time. Like I'm here in 2025 just absolutely blown away by this. I had no idea that Coolio's "Gangsters Paradise" was a sample from this. Like I wasn't even bored once and this is his 18th album too. Like settle down mate. We get it, You're a genius. This is why I signed up for this in the first place. I'm getting this on Vinyl. 5 stars!
5
Feb 12 2025
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Dummy
Portishead
Portishead was one of the bands where I would always say to myself I would listen to them but never get around to it. So when I "had to" listen to this album I had no expectations and WOW I should have listed to this sooner. Just sexy, smokey, spooky. Arrangements are so smooth. Great production. Love the different textures. Vocals are nice too. Good album. Would listen to it again on a cold, slow and rainy day.
4
Feb 13 2025
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Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
I personally like Queen when they lean more on their experimental side. But in saying all that this is a fun album. I love freddie's voice and always have a soft spot for Queen.
3
Feb 14 2025
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At San Quentin
Johnny Cash
Love anything from the Cash man
4
Feb 15 2025
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London Calling
The Clash
Cool early punk album. Some nice tracks. Love his voice and delivery. Album is a bit long for my liking. Some tracks were just filler.
3
Feb 16 2025
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Timeless
Goldie
Good album to have on in the background. Cool sounds and textures. Love a little D'n'B here and there.
4
Feb 17 2025
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5
Feb 18 2025
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The Bends
Radiohead
What can I say? This album is full of bangers. No skips necessary. Radiohead just know how to write songs. Thom Yorke's voice is just *Chefs Kiss* and the musical arrangements just hit the spot.
5
Feb 19 2025
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Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Shucks Shuggie! Loved this album! So many songs that went down soo well. Really good to study to in the background. So much texture and depth.
4
Feb 20 2025
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Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega
Came in with an open mind but this album really wasn't for me. Vega seems talented but nothing really hooked me in.
2
Feb 21 2025
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Blackstar
David Bowie
Can really appreciate this album and love Bowie. Would I listen to this on the regular? No I wouldn't but can acknowledge the narrative and work that has gone into it as his goodbye letter to the world. What an artist!
4
Feb 22 2025
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Garbage
Garbage
This album was enjoyable. Full of energy. Some good tracks on here. The lead singers voice was mad. 90s poppy, grungy goodness.
4