Feb 24 2025
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Boston
Boston
Nice album. Interesting chord progression, great vocal performance, and impressive production in 1970s.
Likes: more than a feeling, peace of mind, let me take you home tonight
Not sure: smokin’ (well technically it’s really good in all aspects, but personally not too sure if I enjoy it ..)
5
Feb 26 2025
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Apocalypse Dudes
Turbonegro
Amazing intro, I had high hopes. But the rest 55 minutes sound like one single song. The overly enthusiastic and ott sound made it feel like sensory overload, especially when I was not in the high-energy mood. Almost gave me an anxiety attack at work.
2
Feb 27 2025
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The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
Am I right that all the songs are within one octave? and I believe about 90% of the notes are between A3 to D4, which makes the album sound very dull.
Apparently this album influenced Oasis and Britpop in the 90s, so it has some value. 2.5 / 5.
3
Feb 28 2025
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xx
The xx
A good album. Simple but not too boring. The fact that the intro is now still widely used by TikTok/insta/youtube shows its enduring appeal.
4
Mar 03 2025
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Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
A very good album. Nice vocal performance. Smoothing and beautiful arrangement. The recording is a bit off, and doesn’t really make her voice shine. But it is still a very nice piece of work, considering it was released in 1969.
4
Mar 04 2025
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Ill Communication
Beastie Boys
This is not the typical genre I’d enjoy. The first 7 songs including their hits made me want to give it a two star.
But things began to change from Sabrosa where I can find my own space to hide from the complications, and get ready for a second wave.
The same goes with Eugene’s Lament. What on earth is this. I love it. I’m having a zen moment while I’m listening to this loud album. The feeling is incredible. The flute loop, oh my, nice hook. This was the point when started really enjoying the album.
I also had to mention Bodhisattva vow. I didn’t check the name of the song when I was on it, but my brain went: “this sounds like what they played when my grandad died”. And then I checked the lyrics and it was about achieving Buddhahood (to reach the end of suffering). At this point I can confirm the boys know what they are doing and have a solid reference on what they want to commute with the audience. Solid 5.
5
Mar 05 2025
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
The Zutons
A good album. I like most songs. But I also had a feeling that some singles sound a bit too familiar? Confusion ~= sitting on the dock of the bay? But still a nice album.
3
Mar 06 2025
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Space Ritual
Hawkwind
I opened my window, facing a motorway, then turned on noise cancellation—still sounds just like the album.
But then I realised the album was recorded in 1972 when the motorway was probably not as busy as today. It was a nice attempt and a good imagery work for the space and “future”!
3
Mar 07 2025
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Tank Battles
Dagmar Krause
I didn’t pay much attention while driving..but I could still get the world war ii theme, so it appeared not too bad for me?
I like their simple yet dramatic arrangement. But there’re really nothing outstanding or memorable..2.5/5
3
Mar 10 2025
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Aftermath
The Rolling Stones
I love sitars and the idea of bringing sitars to rock music. Paint it black is amazing but the rest doesn’t really stand out for me. 3 stars for the album, and 1 extra star if paint it black is included.
4
Mar 11 2025
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James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
I played the album twice. There are tons of repetition of the same “melody” but I can’t really remember any of them. I don’t like screaming either.
I know the album is historically important and I fully respect that. But sorry I am the mistake, not the album. I’m just a basic person whose attention span has been fully polluted by all the TikTok videos in 2025. I know it’s bad but it’s happened, and still on going.
Right. So, my very honest opinion: rubbish. One star.
1
Mar 12 2025
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In It For The Money
Supergrass
Weird chords. He can sing though.
2
Mar 13 2025
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Rust In Peace
Megadeth
Amazing fluid guitar solo on Tornado of Souls. It was a wow moment for me. The album reminds me of playing little fighter 2. I’ll just blast a “tornado of souls” to slay all my enemies. Err.. cringey but secretly gratifying..
4
Mar 14 2025
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Vulnicura
Björk
I actually liked one of her songs before. But this album is confusing and so long.
My first thought after listening: global warming is a big problem. it can affect people’s mental health now.
2
Mar 17 2025
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Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Sometimes weird sometimes just mediocre. Nothing stands out.
2
Mar 18 2025
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Young Americans
David Bowie
Not too bad. But nothing really excites me either. Was fun listening on my way home.
I knew this album was old, but the production was a bit disappointing? At some point I found it almost impossible to hear his voice. I remembered I turned up the volume couples of times but still can’t hear him clearly. (I was comparing it with Boston by Boston - 1976) Musically, I think the album is beautiful and refreshing. A nice 3 star.
3
Mar 19 2025
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Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
I think it’s a nice album. It matches the artist’s personality very well so it doesn't sound contrived. Musically, I like the melodies - they don’t sound old. There are some light hearted elements that can still be appreciated today. But I do notice that they sampled some weird sound.. For example, in the beginning of <Here Come the Warm Jets>, I could be wrong but I feel it unnecessary to put some extra dingdong chimes. It’s barely noticeable but once you know it’s there it just becomes a bit annoying…
4
Mar 20 2025
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Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
Nice album. It was pleasant to listen to. But waking up this morning, I don’t remember anything specific about the album anymore…
3
Mar 21 2025
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Medúlla
Björk
I’m confused. I can make myself like it, but should I? Well the album encouraged me to think hard, 3 star.
3
Mar 24 2025
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All Directions
The Temptations
A very pleasant album. Very good production and vocal performance. I did expect a bit more from them, tho this is really good.
4
Mar 25 2025
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Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
A nice album. I enjoyed it. It’s hard to make music like this now. It ages really well.
4
Mar 26 2025
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Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
At some point, this feels like Björk..
3
Mar 27 2025
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
They can do better.
3
Mar 28 2025
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Black Monk Time
The Monks
was tying to imagine how it would have sounded like if it was made in the 80s or later. In the album, drums just sound like someone was hitting a plastic stool..
3
Mar 31 2025
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Moving Pictures
Rush
Very nice album. I enjoyed it. Leaning towards 4. I didn't why I was waiting for a very pop catchy green day style song…
3
Apr 01 2025
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
His vocal performance is a strong 5. The album is beautiful too. At the end some songs gave me a feeling that it’d be a pity to not include them, but they just won’t contribute much to the album. But overall it’s still a very pleasant listen.
4
Apr 02 2025
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Guero
Beck
It’s good. But it’s not something I will strongly resonate with. Also I find it not very memorable. Maybe it can be a 4 if I spend more time on it.
3
Apr 03 2025
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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
The bassline of Jacqueline sounds a bit like <Here come the warm jets> (by Brian Eno)! Take me out is just so outstanding, yet blended into the album smoothly. Love a natural centrepiece in an album!
4
Apr 04 2025
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Funeral
Arcade Fire
There are plethora of interesting elements in this album. Tempo swift from 3/4 to 4/4, layered accordions/choirs/strings, modal shifts etc.
I like some depth of an album, and I also like that they don’t fixate on death. But I’ll have to say.. I’m very picky about vocal performance.. and their primitive voice does affect the enjoyment a bit 😂
5 stars for the album, and -1 for vocals.
4
Apr 07 2025
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Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
It’s good. I thought it was released recently, but it was an old one. Personally I didn't really enjoy the album. I can’t really point out what’s “wrong”.. could be lack of dynamic shift or harmonic movement.. could be the attitudes.. it’s like going into a nice well decorated hospital. I don’t hate hospitals, but the way the doctors and nurses look at me puts me off.
3
Apr 08 2025
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Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
They tried hard. But it was still dull. Also, I was driving when I played the album. Got tricked by some unnecessary sirens!! And many other strange sounds that made me doubt if I had some issue with my car!
1
Apr 09 2025
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Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
When I saw “brown sugar” I was expecting brown sugar bubble milk tea with cinnamon sea salt pumpkin spiced cream on top. But I was given a cube of brown sugar in tap water. Still good tho. I like the vibes and his vocal performance.
3
Apr 10 2025
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Vincebus Eruptum
Blue Cheer
It’s an easy and short album. I actually listened to it four or five times, and it grew on me a bit. It didn’t really feel that old, and I liked the melodies of most songs.
Then I did a bit of research, and I found I like Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran more..Blue Cheer changed it a lot but it still hit differently when you knew there was an original which was better.
And many sound tracks are not synced..I get that the technology was not there yet.. but at least make it less obvious..
2
Apr 11 2025
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Bluesbreakers
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Very nice! It’s a very pleasant album. Nice music, good production and arrangement. I appreciate it’s a well planned, not a jam album. I am not a fan of harmonica but it blends perfectly well into the songs because of the well-thought arrangement.
4
Apr 14 2025
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Harvest
Neil Young
I love an introspective and honest album. Many songs really touched my heart. Music wise, lots of interesting instruments (love banjo in old man), beautiful melodies, etc.
This album has cleansed me. At some point I just wanted to say “Thank you, Neil Young”.
5
Apr 15 2025
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Music in Exile
Songhoy Blues
This album has a very good story behind it. It was so nice to learn more about the culture and how music creators reacted to the “Exile”.
Music wise, I’ll have to stay true to myself and I personally prefer more well thought out music than jamming music. I could feel the energy, but without checking the story behind, it was a bit difficult for me to get naturally instinctively focused on the music. Still good but not yet a four for me.
3
Apr 16 2025
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The Blueprint
JAY Z
I could imagine it might have been very good in 2001, but some hooks and beats do sound a bit old for me. I was not really paying much attention tho. Could have missed some good arrangement or details.
2
Apr 17 2025
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KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Beautiful work. Wow
5
Apr 18 2025
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The Score
Fugees
Classic. Good vibe. Is creepin by the Weeknd created based on Ready or not? This album is timeless.
5
Apr 21 2025
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Maggot Brain
Funkadelic
It’s all fine until the last song. Hesitating to give it a four but I don’t like screaming.. It’s a very brave to put two 8-9min tracks, and the album is just 37 minutes long. I like the first two songs.
3
Apr 22 2025
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Different Class
Pulp
Feeling a bit excluded.. they are having a party but I am not invited 😢. also it sounds like more like narration than singing. I could tell this was on purpose but not really my type of music. Not a huge fan of head voice either. Music wise it’s not bad. still a good listen
3
Apr 23 2025
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Lost Souls
Doves
I really like one of the guys’ tone (from the second half). The repeated melody of catch the sun is exactly the same as one line of an old (released in 1994 but still quite popular now) Chinese/cantonese song, which put me off a bit. But I still liked the song and I also liked the man who told everything. In general this album matched our mood very well as our bus drove through the mountains under the rain!
4
Apr 24 2025
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Casanova
The Divine Comedy
It’s actually not too bad for me. The lyrics are cringey.. especially the middle class heros.. but I believed he created this album purely to entertain people not just because he thinks it’s cool. And it kinda worked.. people have strong opinions about it. One star is better than 3 stars. -1 star is as good as a four.
Music wise, it’s not too bad?? I do like all the theatrical elements. And I love IT crowd, so this is a four for me.
4
Apr 25 2025
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Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi
Sounds like J-Pop for me for some reason! Love most songs, especially let it rock, and wanted dead or alive. Sometimes I felt there’re too much grit.. sometimes I was just impressed by his belting technique..he could easily reach D#5, and I believed he could still go much higher than that. Im being picky but many songs are more like ballad? It lacks one unique element to push it to five. It’s a nice album but what about his artistic personality and originality. It’s a perfect commercial album but this doesn’t make it a five. Still very very good tho. I enjoyed it a lot.
4
Apr 28 2025
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At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
very enjoyable jazzy music. Good vocal techniques. At first I didn’t quite like her deep vibrato but very soon I realised it suited the music so well. Plus she has a very nice tone! Easy 4 star.
4
Apr 29 2025
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Hot Rats
Frank Zappa
experimental..ad hoc-ly. They created some tension and discomfort but didn’t give me the solution.. I felt lost sometimes.. I might need to pay extra attention to appreciate the album but I didn’t want to. I prefer lying in my bed to be pleased. I like that it still has some jazz gene.
2
Apr 30 2025
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The Real Thing
Faith No More
The album was actually not bad at all but I really disliked the vocalist’s contrived nasal voice..he doesn’t have the most recognisable tone but he can sing! He doesn’t need to pinch his vocal cords that much when he wants to sound different?
Music wise, not bad at all. Liked woodpecker from mars where he didn’t sing!
3
May 01 2025
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The Cars
The Cars
A nice one. I could be wrong but I think it’d be more tasteful if the vocalists could do more emotive delivery. Most songs are indeed very good but many times I just wish he could do it differently, like one or even two keys higher, to align with energy.
But in general, a very very good album. Catchy songs and it really feels timeless.
4
May 02 2025
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Out of Step
Minor Threat
Personal choice: I like more polished music..
1
May 05 2025
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War
U2
An ok album. I guess I’m so used to pitch perfect production.. some off pitch vocals were a bit jarring.
3
May 06 2025
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Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I have finally finished it.. not bad at all. Most songs are interesting, and I appreciate the artists’ efforts to marry two albums.
Nevertheless, I still believe there is an optimal length for albums, even though experimental albums like this might require a much longer time to make the magic happen. I understand this is a fermenting process but it is really too long for anyone. No matter how good the music is, I can’t be naturally focused for this long. When I need to tell myself to keep paying attention, I think that’s the turning point.
Music wise, very good, it’s a four star album and a three star album. They do complement each other very well. And it’s commercially successful with some big hits. Overall it’s still a four star album, but I deduce 1 star because of the terrible speaker box ad-lib.
3
May 07 2025
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Time Out Of Mind
Bob Dylan
Ok.. but nothing stands out. Not gonna lie, his voice is a bit rough. 2 stars for me but I do like Adele, so I’m feeling generous.
3
May 08 2025
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The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
This album sounds like I’ve been stuck on hold with HSBC customer service for 36 minutes.
1
May 09 2025
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Colour By Numbers
Culture Club
I like his tone. Very nice production too. Music wise not the best but it’s ok. I like it’s a miracle more than Karma Chameleon.
I really liked his voice at first but then I realised he was a bit too soft sometimes.
2
May 12 2025
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Was a bit hesitant about 5 stars for a similar reason to the Bon Jovi’s album (slippery when wet). Also I really thought there was no such thing as a 5-star buffet..but maybe this album breaks the rule. I really liked his biggest hits. Very tasteful and commercially successful. And I think if he debuted again today with this album, he will have become very big again. So I guess I was wrong, it is a five star buffet!
5
May 13 2025
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The Clash
The Clash
It’s ok. Not really my type of thing. But I still like that the entire album is around the same big topic. And for some reason.. I really like listening to the “cheat cheat” song. Especially the two cheat cheat. fun.
3
May 14 2025
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Killing Joke
Killing Joke
It’s not bad. I was overtaking cars. vibing with the album.
3
May 15 2025
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Abraxas
Santana
Truly amazing considering the album was released in 1970. Latin percussion was really tasteful. Nice vocal performance and impeccable production. He knows what he’s doing and understands where the boundaries are. I can imaging him tryna woo a nun but still always in awe. A very solid timeless album.
5
May 16 2025
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Nothing's Shocking
Jane's Addiction
I really liked it. The guitar is nice. Vocal wise it’s raw at the right amount, so it’s not jarring (well because it was tuned to pitch perfect). He can be extremely nasal but still sound not contrived…and then switch to mixed belting seamlessly.
Some melodies are relatively memorable but not too repetitive. It also has some level of details I won’t be able to pick up while driving. Love summertime rolls, mountain song, ocean size, Jane says. A very pleasant listen!
4
May 19 2025
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Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Very enjoyable. Nice tone and vocal techniques! He effortlessly hits G5 in “I gotta find a way”. From how the vocalists sing, I won’t be able to guess it was released in 1969 at all.
Music wise, it has some variety around a theme. Love some layered percussion too. And I truly appreciate shorter albums now. If I skip the 8.5 minute song, it will hit differently.
4
May 20 2025
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Illmatic
Nas
This album sounds hyperfocused. Love his flow and jazz piano loops. It creates a perfect “Those who crouch the lowest, jump the highest.” vibe. Love the quiet ambition. Definitely a five.
5
May 21 2025
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Gold
Ryan Adams
It’s not too bad. I like the first half of the album. It feels refreshing. Nice tone. But the second part becomes a bit boring and a bit too long. It’s like when you go out for a walk, the most exciting moment is when you open your front door.. but the walk itself is actually mediocre. So maybe not quite a four. But a solid 3 for me.
3
May 22 2025
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Superb vocal techniques. Most songs are covers? I did some research and found that he died at the age of 26?.. I wanted to rate the album without thinking about it but I just can’t. I wish his soul is as free as this album.
5
May 23 2025
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The Wall
Pink Floyd
Yes it is an exceptional album. Love “in the flesh”, “goodbye blue sky”, “young lust”, “stop”, and “run like hell”. Also captured “isn’t this where we came in” moment when I turned up the volume on a quiet Thursday night.
It’s also a very very long album. But all songs are enjoyable. So I don’t really know what I expect them to do to make it shorter. Nevertheless, I’m still debating on a five because of its length.
The very last thing I did after I had spent over 20 hours on this album was to check when it was released. I told myself it’s a five if it’s dropped before 1980, and a four otherwise. And it was released on 30 November 1979.
Maybe it is indeed the special one for me. It’s a 6, and -1 for its length.
5
May 26 2025
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In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
It helped me focus on work. Feeling very productive. Nice.
4
May 27 2025
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Africa Brasil
Jorge Ben Jor
Not bad. Actually quite good amongst 70s albums. It’s very exotic for me at first, and I can tell the artist put his efforts to make it diverse and interesting. I do like Taj Mahal. Can’t understand the lyrics but I do think it represents the album Africa Brazil?
3
May 28 2025
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Not bad. Classic jazz music. But I can’t think of a perfect moment that I could immerse myself into the album. It doesn’t help me focus on my work, neither does it help me feel relaxed. When I tried paying extra attention to the album, it was just not that interesting either..
3
May 29 2025
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GI
Germs
If I was a vine or tendril from the upside down world in stranger things, I would love the album. Such a happy life in a xeno world. But no, not for me. I like it clean.
1
May 30 2025
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
Have you ever had jellied eels with m&ms on top? I hate it. The same feeling for this album.
1
Jun 02 2025
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You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
Very interesting. I believe that they have a very good foundation to produce intricate and serious music, but they chose heavy beats and the most straightforward way to present themselves. This makes them different from other DJs, as they are making brainwashing big beats by their artistic choice not because they could only do loud basslines.
I do like praise you, love island. Very fun to listen. Also it’s realised in 1998, very impressive.
4
Jun 03 2025
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Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
A very nice and chill album. His voice is way better than the other albums. The only “problem” for this album is the harmonica is so loud. Too loud. I had to turn the volume down a few times.
3
Jun 04 2025
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Protection
Massive Attack
Weather storm is ok.. but not sure about the other tracks.
When you saw an old secret decommissioned biological lab, you went “oh what a shame”, but you also knew it was not going to work at all. That’s probably when I’d like to revisit the album again.
2
Jun 05 2025
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Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen
It’s ok but not too memorable at least for first time listeners. They use semi tones a lot..but I don’t think this makes the album sound pleasant or any different. I can tell they must have put some efforts but it just didn’t work very well. The recording and production are a bit off for me as well. Simply stacking multiple sound tracks and put the reverb to the max won’t make it sound better. I could be wrong but this won’t be my personal choice..
2
Jun 06 2025
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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly
?
1
Jun 09 2025
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good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
Very nice. Love “the art of peer pressure”, “Bitch, don’t kill my vibe”, and “good kid”. And most tracks are really well written and produced. Also appreciate that he is a calmly emotional story teller. The arrangements complement his tones so well, the string at the end of bitch don’t kill my vibe is a piece of pure gem. This album is full of thoughtful details. Very tasteful.
5
Jun 10 2025
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Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
He survived an assassination attempt before he recorded this? I liked <Jamming>. When he goes "Jamming Jamming", I thought he was calling my friend's name (Jiaming..). Fun. But I guess reggae is just not really my favourite type of music? They all sound like someone's in a themed park dressed up in cartoon uniform holding a candy floss some extent...very bouncy...
3
Jun 11 2025
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Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
I don’t like deep vibratos. Falsettos are weak and no support. Sorry terrible lead singer. Music is meh.. but I’ll have to say the production is solid. It makes a less appealing album appear “better”. Every-time I expect it can get better because of the production. Even though it didn’t, it helped me finish the album. Otherwise I couldn’t even finish it..
2
Jun 12 2025
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Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
I really liked it! I guess I’m not familiar with Latin American music at all. Without the background of the existence of other albums/artists, this is amazing amazing. I enjoyed tight percussions a lot, argh, the chord progression as well, very tasteful.
5
Jun 13 2025
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Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
A very nice album. Soothing melodies and very relaxed vibes. I know it’s supposed to be more about reflection than melodies but I have no knowledge about what they were reflecting on..chords are nice, and overall it’s really nice for a 70’s album.
4
Jun 16 2025
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The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
he can sing. Not the most recognisable voice but still a nice tone. He could do emotive delivery within his relatively narrower vocal range.
The album itself is just ok. The 2/4 lilts in The Village Green Preservation Society remind me of some march-like patriotic rhythms. The phenomenal cat’s intro sounds like Tom and Jerry. I can’t tell if I like it or not, it’s just an observation. I have a very neutral feeling about this album, I define this as a perfect three.
3