Feb 11 2025
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Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Moody and intimate, with hauntingly beautiful guitar riffs tying the album together. 'At The Chime of a City Clock' is emblematic of this.
'Poor Boy', sticks out with its jazz piano and sax solos; its breaks up the flow of the album in an interesting way.
Lyrically, some songs are guilty of hippy-dippy mumbo-jumbo; e.g. 'I never saw the moons knew the meaning of the sea... Straighten my new mind's eye' [Northern Sky].
Of the three instrumentals on the album, I did find 'Bryter Byter' to be the weakest.
Overall the album was a solid 4/5
Fav track: 'At The Chime of a City Clock'.
Added to playlist: 'Hazey Jane II'.
4
Feb 12 2025
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
I've heard the iconic chorus for 'Dreamer' before, but fairly sure this was my first time listening start-to-finish. 'Rudy' is a classic prog ballad, highlighting the band's ability to storytell through their songs. 'School' showcases their musical acumen, with its manic pacing and strong beat.
Rating: Another 4-star 70s British album - long may they continue!
Fav song: 'Bloody Well Right'.
Added to playlist: 'Bloody Well Right'.
4
Feb 13 2025
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A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
This album is a regular who's-who of the Swinging Sixties - covers of 'Mama Said', 'You Don't Own Me', 'Wishin and Hopin' and, of course, 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' are performed competently. However it leaves an uncomfortable feeling of whitewashing these black soul tracks.
Fav Song: 'Don't You Know' is a spectacular showcase of talent.
Added to playlist: 'I Only Want To Be With You' (not on the original pressing)
Rating: Three stars - maybe I'm spoiled living in the era of Spotify and singer-songwriters, but a covers album being in the top 1001 albums is surprising
3
Feb 14 2025
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Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
The definition of background music - this album just doesn't do anything for me. Snoozy rythyms, sleazy lyrics; didn't really need every track to be just how horny this dude is.
Favourite tracks:
Added to playlist:
Rating: 2 stars, it's not painful but I'll not listen to this again.
2
Feb 17 2025
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Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Wasn't expecting this much sax! But The Boss growling down the mic gets old after a while...
Favourite track: 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out'
Added to playlist: 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out'
A solid three stars
3
Feb 18 2025
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What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
I preferred this to Let's Get It On but I'm not vibing with Marvin Gaye.
Favourite Track:
Added to Playlist: 'What's Happening Brother'
3
Feb 19 2025
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Dub Housing
Pere Ubu
1
Feb 20 2025
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Berlin
Lou Reed
Weak vocals, discordant instrumentals, depressing lyrics - not for me.
1
Feb 21 2025
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Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
4
Feb 24 2025
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
5
Feb 25 2025
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Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
'Ramble Tamble' gets five stars alone.
5
Feb 26 2025
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The Who Sell Out
The Who
Idea > Execution
3
Feb 27 2025
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Moby Grape
Moby Grape
4
Feb 28 2025
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High Violet
The National
2
Mar 03 2025
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The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
4
Mar 04 2025
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Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Mar 05 2025
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She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
3
Mar 25 2025
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
2
Mar 26 2025
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Queen II
Queen
More prog than the popular Queen songs.
3