Mar 21 2025
Amnesiac
Radiohead
This is the first Radiohead album I've listened to in its entirety. The music is fine, but I do not like the vocals. Very whiny and annoying at times. I wouldn't rush to relisten to this again.
2
Mar 24 2025
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
I saw Elton John perform in Vegas and he was great live. I do not consider myself an Elton John fan, but I only really know his big songs. I liked this but didn't love it. There were some really good songs, but also a few clunkers. It dragged a little and was a bit too long. It is certainly of its time in terms of sound, and it can sound a little dated. I wouldn't rush to play it again, but I also wouldn't rush to turn it off.
3
Mar 25 2025
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
How do you rate the work of a pedophile?
Music is fun, but very dated. Songs are a bit repetitive and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough is probably the best song on here, and it seems overly long.
All in all, not a bad choice for a rainy Monday morning, but MJ's reputation ruins it.
1
Mar 26 2025
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
I acknowledge that I am not the desired demographic for this album and I'll get my anxieties about this out of the way first. Homophobia and misogyny are alive and well. Can't we all just get along?
On to the music. It's great. It takes me back to the 90s. The lyrics are still so relevant now in maga-Amerikkka. We need protest music and righteous indignation now more than ever. I feel like we've gone from βfight the powerβ to βchase the clout.β Consumerism coopted rebellion. I prefer rebellion. More of this, please.
5
Mar 27 2025
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Ugh. This a-hole again. Two MJ albums in my first week. At least I am getting them out of the way.
There are three amazing, strong songs on here: Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean. The Girl is Mine is dreadful and reminds me why I am not a big Paul McCartney fan.
Yes, this album was huge. I was a kid when it came out, and this was everywhere. It has massive cultural importance. There is a lot of talent on it. But ultimately, this is Michael Jackson's masterpiece.
How do you rate the work of a monster? Can we just ignore who the artist is? What he allegedly (but most likely) did to victimize others? There is such a massive taint on MJ that makes it impossible for me to go higher than a 1. Sorry.
1
Mar 28 2025
All Directions
The Temptations
This is not what I thought a Temptations album would be like. I was pleasantly surprised. Very enjoyable listen.
5
Mar 31 2025
At Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash
I liked the interaction with and responses from the audience--that makes this album. Songs have a lot of humor but are a little same-same at times. I'm not a country fan at all, but this was fun.
5
Apr 01 2025
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
I always think I like Led Zeppelin until I actually listen to them. Then I remember I don't like them, somehow forget that fact, and get stuck in a "like them/hate them loop."
I get impatient with Led Zeppelin. Some of their stuff is great, it really is. The music is almost always better than the vocals. Their songs seem to go on for far too long. Full albums make me antsy.
Led Zeppelin III is a great example of Led Zeppelin annoyance for me. It starts off great, but quickly overstays its welcome. Immigrant Song is great, the middle lags a bit with some bright spots, but by the time we get to Hats Off to (Roy) Harper, I am exhausted and over it.
2
Apr 02 2025
Bone Machine
Tom Waits
Music is interesting, but then the singing starts. I am not the audience for this. (Who is? Does anyone listen to this and just love it? Really?)
1
Apr 03 2025
Low-Life
New Order
I feel like I've known this music my whole life. The synth and the vocals are a bit dated sounding at times. There are definite elements that remind me of the The Cure, in the best possible way. Pretty good; far from perfect.
4
Apr 04 2025
Superunknown
Soundgarden
I was in high school in the 90s, so Soundgarden is one of many bands that makeup the soundtrack of my youth. I wasn't really a grunge kid, but it was inescapable. I haven't really listened to Soundgarden since high school, other than a song here or a song there.
This was fine. It took me right back to my teen years. Because I am now old, I do have more of an appreciation for grunge music. It is still not my favorite. The songs on this all blend in and they feel similar to each other. Much like Led Zeppelin, I think small doses of Soundgarden are fine. Listening to a full album is not my jam.
A solid 3.
3
Apr 07 2025
Bossanova
Pixies
Pixies are always a good time. This is fun! Not their best, but still solid.
4
Apr 08 2025
Blunderbuss
Jack White
Not my cup of tea.
2
Apr 09 2025
Parallel Lines
Blondie
5
Apr 10 2025
Raw Like Sushi
Neneh Cherry
2
Apr 11 2025
Chris
Christine and the Queens
Derivative and kind of forgettable.
2
Apr 14 2025
The Gershwin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
2
Apr 15 2025
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
3
Apr 16 2025
Butterfly
Mariah Carey
I'm not a fan of the breathlessness of this album. All the songs sound the same. The cover of The Beautiful Ones is just....yikes. Completely unnecessary. Not my cup of tea.
1
Apr 17 2025
Rust Never Sleeps
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
I'm not a big fan of this type of music. Harmonicas leave me cold. Neil Young's voice is grating. Sure, yes--Neil Young is a genius and without him, we wouldn't have grunge. Whatever.
Could a female artist get away with being this unappealing and annoying? Nope.
Not for me.
1
Apr 18 2025
Real Life
Magazine
I don't know how I haven't heard this before. It's pretty great. Definitely adding this to the library.
5
Apr 21 2025
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd
I am not the right demographic for this record. What others love about this, I really don't like. This is only 44 minutes long, but my god. I feel like those 44 minutes warped and expanded somehow. A lot of these songs fail to really get going. I am far too sober and it is way too early in the morning for me to appreciate this.
Ok--now to the songs:
Shine on you crazy diamond (pts 1-5): wow. Way too long. Nothing interesting happens, there's some singing, then it is all wrapped up with god awful saxophone. Not compelling. Sax can be grating.
Welcome to the machine: why is there so much synth on this record? I can totally see why there are Pink Floyd laser shows. I suddenly feel like watching bladerunner or a clockwork orange.
Have a cigar: this one is a little more promising than the rest. It's also the shortest. It's still kinda boring.
Wish you were here: west coast country meets synth. I'm glad I'm not "here."
Shine on you crazy diamond (pts 6-9): oh good, there's more! And this time, it's screechy. I feel like I'm trapped in a boomer's garage while he plays records from his youth, drinks brown liquor, and waxes poetic about his college years. Get me out of here!
1
Apr 22 2025
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
To paraphrase Columbia in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, "it's ok."
Funk is not my favorite music genre and this certainly isn't my favorite funk album. Some of the songs go on a little too long. It's fun at times. It's boring at times. It's ok.
2
Apr 24 2025
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
I've somehow managed to never listen to Sleater-Kinney. I've driven by the exit on I-5 many, many times, but I've never heard the band. I am weirdly just a tiny bit too old for this to have spoken to me. If I were just a couple of years younger, I probably would have loved this.
Music is great. Vocals are...yikes. The songs all sound the same after a bit. I wish there was more variation/range/something in the lead singer's voice.
I'll go with a generous 3 stars, especially since we need more women rocking out on this list.
3
Apr 25 2025
Viva Hate
Morrissey
Oh god, this asshole.
Putting his whole Morrissey-ness aside, this album is actually pretty boring and mopey. There are a few decent songs (Everyday is Like Sunday, Suedehead), but most are kinda meh.
2.5/rounded down for Morrissey's bullshit.
2
Apr 28 2025
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
There are two camps: the Stones or the Beatles. I'm firmly a Beatles girl.
This was great at times, cringey at times, and just meh at times. It starts and ends so well. The middle is a bit messy.
Gimme Shelter: great opener! Classic.
Love in Vain: oof. After such a great start, this was a major step back. I'm not a big fan of fiddles and such, so that's part of my dislike.
Country Honk: not sure I am buying these English guys singing about good old American honky-tonk. This feels like cosplay.
Love with Me: this is a little better.
Let it Bleed: oh no. I do not like the accent Mick is pulling on this. Yes, you like cocaine. Good for you.
Midnight Rambler: this is fun.
You Got the Silver: felt longer than it's 2:50 play time, but it was fine.
Monkey Man: good music; not sure about the lyrics/vocals. Makes me think of Steven Tyler, which is something I try to avoid doing.
You Can't Always Get What You Want: this song is such a classic. It's great. Perfect. And what a way to end an album.
Overall: Strong start and finish with nothing great in between.
2
Apr 29 2025
I Should Coco
Supergrass
Noisy Brit-pop. It's fine. Fun if you're in the mood for it. Annoying if you're not!
4
Apr 30 2025
The Dreaming
Kate Bush
It's experimental, it's weird, it's difficult, it's freaking amazing from start to finish. It might be an acquired taste, but I love this album so much and find no fault in it. A desert island disc for sure.
If you don't like it, go back and listen to it again. Louder. Let it sit. Repeat this process. If you still don't get it, that's a huge loss for you and I am so sorry because you are missing out.
The songs:
Sat In Your Lap: great start!
There Goes a Tenner: so fun and catchy.
Pull Out the Pin: oof...so good. Her voice is incredible here--there's so much power and emotion--and David Gilmour grounds her. I love life!
Suspended in Gaffa: no notes; perfection!
Leave It Open: We let the weirdness in. Yes, Kate, we really do. And it's fantastic.
The Dreaming: such an interesting song. It's all over the place. The structure is fascinating. You hear something new each time you listen to it. The way this bleeds into Night of the Swallow is so enjoyable.
Night of the Swallow: one of Kate's best songs ever. I've heard it so many times and it still elicits an emotional response. Play it loud.
All the Love: it has a hard act to follow after Night of the Swallow, but it holds its own. It has a haunted quality to it. It's a nice layover before Houdini.
Houdini: some people don't like the vocals on this; those people are wrong. This song is a rollercoaster in the best possible way. If you like metal, you should like this. There's so much emotion in Houdini--anger, fear, love, tenderness. It's beautiful.
Get Out of My House: It's raw. It's difficult. There are donkey noises. It's freaking amazing. I feel like this is such a woman's song, coming from such a feminine perspective. What a way to end an album.
5
May 01 2025
All Mod Cons
The Jam
2
May 02 2025
Brothers
The Black Keys
I've never knowingly listened to The Black Keys, and yet I know some of these songs. It sounds like background music or car commercial music. It does not elicit strong emotions one way or another. Music for the masses! There is no heart here. Way too much college boy cosplay for me to add this to my collection.
2
May 05 2025
1984
Van Halen
I remember my sister had this cassette when I was a kid. That stupid angel with the cigarettes. Ugh. I was prepared to hate this because I think Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing gets annoying fast and I'm never in the mood for 80s misogyny.
I'm surprised to find that this was...fun? Vapid, but fun. Easy to listen to. I've always had a bizarre soft spot for David Lee Roth, so that helps. Diamond Dave is so cheesy, but in all the best ways. My mental image of him is leaping high in the air, legs spread, shirtless, looking like a crazy man. Thanks, Jump video!
The album is pretty tight and contained, especially at just 33 minutes. 1984 into Jump was excellent. This is not a 5 star record for me, but I did like it more than I anticipated. I still think Eddie Van Halen's guitar style is grating.
4
May 06 2025
Master Of Puppets
Metallica
My knee jerk reaction is yuck--Metallica. I've never been a fan. My husband is, and said that this is not that bad. A ringing endorsement. So--let's give it a go!
It's clear that they have skill and know what they are doing. I like some of their slower, prettier guitar parts. Orion is interesting. That said, my knee jerk reaction stands. Yuck. I don't love how the songs are composed. The pacing is very Metallica. James Hetfield's voice is what it is.
I'm not the right audience for this. I understand that it is beloved by many, but it remains a hard pass for me. I am not young enough, masculine enough, or filled with enough rage. Thrash just makes my joints ache.
2
May 07 2025
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Gets a little repetitive, but watermelon man is fun.
3
May 08 2025
Fear Of Music
Talking Heads
Canβt go wrong with the talking heads
4
May 09 2025
All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah
I was an alt-rock girl when this came out, so it was no where near my radar. I've never really listened to Queen Latifah, and I missed out. This is fun! Sure, it's showing it's age but I won't hold that against it.
4
May 12 2025
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
Every time I hear You are the Sunshine of My Life, I can't help but singing the stupid Minute Maid jingle. (You are the sunshine of my life, Minute Maid!) That commercial is from 1987 and yet it has stayed with me all these years. It ruins what is otherwise a sweet song for me. Stupid Minute Maid!
Setting that aside, this is the first time I listened to a Stevie Wonder album. I thought Maybe Your Baby was never going to end, but I was enjoying it until I had my fill. You and I felt kinda cheesy. The songs are interesting--there is a lot going on musically. Nice dose of politics in Big Brother. Blame it on the sun was pretty. Some good songs on here!
4
May 13 2025
Axis: Bold As Love
Jimi Hendrix
I know Jimi is a genius. I just don't enjoy listening to his music. A song here or there is fine, but a whole album is just not my thing. Castles Made of Sand is lovely.
2
May 14 2025
You Are The Quarry
Morrissey
Ugh, Morrissey yet again. At least give me The Smiths!
This was awful. Whiney. Indulgent. Slow. Boring. Also weirdly dated sounding. The vocals are dreadful and the music isn't even interesting.
Yes, Morrissey. Tell us all about how miserable you are and how terrible the world is, all with your massive privilege. My heart bleeds for you, Morrissey. Life has been so unfair to you. /s
What a wanker.
1
May 15 2025
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
I get that they have skills and make interesting music. That music is just not for me, and thatβs ok.
2
May 16 2025
Urban Hymns
The Verve
Like everyone else, I only knew Bittersweet Symphony going into this. After giving it a listen, I feel like Bittersweet Symphony was the apex. It's a pity they started with that, because it was all down hill after.
This sounded like background music. It didn't make me feel anything. It was a bit boring and over-serious. Lighten up, everyone. Shorten your songs and make them more interesting. Forgettable and bland.
2
May 19 2025
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
The algorithm is forcing Morrissey on me this month. At least this is The Smiths and not another bleak solo outing. Honestly, at this point, I've had my fill of Morrissey's voice.
This is so much better than the solo stuff. Johnny Marr and the rest of The Smiths are doing all the heavy lifting here. Even with the benefit of the others, I did not enjoy this as much as I would have when I was younger. Now I am unable to divorce my dislike of Morrissey (the person AND the artist) from The Smiths, and this all just seems so incel-adjacent. We can't have nice things anymore.
Please, internet gods--no more Morrissey for awhile!
2
May 20 2025
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
It's always nice to have an excuse to listen to the Pixies. I get that this is not for everyone, and that's fine. It's unhinged, beautiful, and bizarre. I love it.
5
May 21 2025
#1 Record
Big Star
I feel like I should know Big Star better than I do. I know Kangaroo and Holocaust because of This Mortal Coil. Of course there's the whole Alex Chilton song by the Replacements. Somehow I've never actually listened to Big Star.
This is actually pretty good. '70s Americana with a dose of the Beatles. I felt like it was missing something, but I am not sure what. I enjoyed it nonetheless.
4
May 22 2025
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
Country music is not my thing. MAGA artists are not my thing. Loretta Lynn is not my thing.
There's so much about this I don't like, but honestly? If it were on in the background I wouldn't hate it. There's something lonely and broken about it that I appreciate, as long as I don't listen too hard to the lyrics or think too much about Loretta Lynn.
This is a tricky one to give a score to, so I'll go right down the middle with a 3, which is generous of me.
3
May 23 2025
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
Disco music! I was born too late to like disco. It's always been either out of style or overly commercialized. I feel like as a rule, disco songs outstay their welcome. They're overly long and seem so vapid lyrically. I also get that disco was very important for its time, and that it forever changed pop music.
This album is fine. It doesn't speak to me at any sort of deep level, but music doesn't have to. At it's best, the songs on this album are fun! At it's worst, they're sappy and endless (does We Are Family really need to clock in at 8:21?). I'll go with a 2.5 rounded up because I am feeling nice.
I'm still not a disco fan.
3
May 26 2025
Raw Power
The Stooges
I saw Iggy Pop at the HFStival at RFK Stadium in July 1993 (RIP, WHFS!). He was dreadful. He jumped around the stage and screamed a lot. That's all I really remember of his performance. The kids today would call it cringe.
I liked this more than I thought I would. It's full of testosterone and is perfectly named. For being released in 1973, it holds up rather well.
4
May 27 2025
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
This was obviously very influential for a lot of bands. Itβs interesting, but a bit repetitive and boring. Good background music. Makes me want to listen to Tubeway Army.
3
May 28 2025
Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
I like it more than I thought I would, but I wouldn't rush to listen to this on repeat. I like the music a lot more than the lyrics/vocals.
3
May 29 2025
Microshift
Hookworms
I have never heard of Hookworms, so everything about this was new to me. I'm surprised to say that this was very enjoyable. Look at me--liking music from the current decade! Way to go!
That said, who are these people? Is this really one of the top 1001 albums ever made? Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
I still liked it.
5
May 30 2025
Deja Vu
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I initially clicked on the 50th anniversary deluxe edition and wanted to cry at the thought of listening to 3+ hours of CSNY. Thankfully, the non-deluxe version was still an option. 36 minutes is much better.
This is that weird time period when everyone was doing their version of country/folk, which is not my musical preference. I'm surprised I liked some of these songs, especially Carry On, Helpless (though Neil Young's vocals almost ruin it), Our House, and 4+20.
3
Jun 02 2025
Live!
Fela Kuti
If it weren't for this project, I would have never listened to--or heard of!--Fela Kuti. It's good in the background. There's a lot going on and when it's all working, it's a lot of fun. When it's not coming together, it gets a bit repetitive.
3
Jun 04 2025
Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
I always pass over the two other "My..." bands to get to My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, so I've never listened to My Bloody Valentine.
This sounds like the 90s. Makes me want to listen to The Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, and Type O Negative. The music is a bit too noisy/fuzzy for me to love it, but I don't hate it. Decent background music while working.
4
Jun 05 2025
Astral Weeks
Van Morrison
oh god I hate this so much. van morrison's voice is grating and this is making me angry. I don't know how people find this to be beautiful. can't they hear his voice? make it stop.
1
Jun 06 2025
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
Jazz is not my jam. This is very big band-y jazz, so it sounds very dated (it is!). I like some of the aspects of the big band influence, but ultimately, this didn't win me over. I am still not a jazz fan.
The songs go on too long and are too repetitive. I think it might be less annoying to experience it live, but the repetition can be maddening. The high squeaky notes are infuriating. Music is supposed to make you feel something--I don't think frustration is the feeling they're going for, but that's what I feel listening to this.
The live aspects of this album (the intros, the cheering, etc.) don't bother me like they do others. It's kinda neat to hear the old school way of talking that was once common in the USA.
1
Jun 09 2025
London Calling
The Clash
As a rule, I very much enjoy Thatcher-era music, and this is no exception. It's fantastic! There's a lot going on and yes, it's a bit long, but it all works.
4
Jun 10 2025
Murmur
R.E.M.
I really like R.E.M. I often forget they exist and then stumble upon them and have the realization that their music is very, very good.
Murmur is where it all starts. It's jangly, mumbly, and excellent. It's not my favorite R.E.M., but it's a relaxing listen.
Nice way to start the week!
4
Jun 11 2025
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
This is loud, screamy, and fuzzy. Not entirely awful, mostly because it's short (12 songs; 29 minutes). I can totally get that this was influential on a lot of subsequent artists. Too much screaming for my taste.
3
Jun 13 2025
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson died yesterday.
Growing up in the 80s in the mid-Atlantic, The Beach Boys were music from another time and another world. They seemed so removed from my modern life, representing a sun-soaked naivety that was outdated and vaguely embarrassing. As I got older, the rot at the core of their saccharine exterior became better known: the drug abuse, the alcoholism, the weird connection to Charles Manson.
Other than the big hits, I've never stopped to open The Beach Boys time capsule. I am not a big fan of their sound. Their lyrics on this album reflect a dated perspective. Their songs are about high school and "chicks." It's all a little creepy.
It's of it's time. They were a defining band. It's ok in the background, to create an atmosphere, but this album didn't do much for me.
1
Jun 16 2025
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
In extremely small doses, this is....ok? As a whole, it's long, it's boring, it's same shit, different song. It's overly earnest. There's not a shred of humor or lightheartedness here.
The first song was fine. The Scientist is dreadful--maybe if they picked up the pace, it would be better. Chris Martin's droning on and on is too much. Clocks is overplayed. I feel like Coldplay is U2 at their worst.
I'm sure there is more Coldplay in my future 1001 albums journey, and I am not looking forward to that.
1
Jun 17 2025
Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
I enjoyed three songs on this (Stand!, Everyday People, and You Can Make It If You Try). Some of the others went on too long for my taste. I appreciate the lyrics and social justice aspects of this and can certainly see why it's important and on the list.
3
Jun 18 2025
Moon Safari
Air
I really enjoyed this one. Great for creating an atmosphere. Very easy to listen to. Makes me want to play Katamari Damacy.
4
Jun 19 2025
The Sun Rises In The East
Jeru The Damaja
This is not my thing.
1
Jun 24 2025
Boston
Boston
Ok,. Boomer!
I am surprised to say I like this. It's very much "dad rock," but I found it fun, engaging, and easy to listen to. I could see listening to this on a road trip.
4
Jun 25 2025
Closer
Joy Division
This is ok. At times, I really like it. The music is good. The vocals are not my favorite. The situation surrounding this album is sad and makes the songs more poignant. Not something I would listen to regularly.
2
Jun 27 2025
Cosmo's Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
My husband loves CCR, but I am not a fan of swamp rock. CCR always makes me think of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band, which creeps me out a bit. I do like John Fogerty's politics for the most part.
There's still so much swampy southern country-ness going on in this album, but somehow it's not awful (except for Ooby Dooby). Ramble Tamble is excellent. I like the tempo shift in Lookin Out My Backdoor. Run Through The Jungle is dark and kind of spooky, in a good way. Heard It Through The Grapevine is a decent (but long!) cover of a song I don't particularly like.
There are a lot of "best of" songs here. So many of these songs are used in commercials that I feel like I now need to go buy an American-made truck.
I'm still not a swamp rock fan, but I'll give this 3 stars and move on with my life.
3
Jun 30 2025
2112
Rush
Boring. I was not in the right mood for this. Doubt I will try again, though.
2
Jul 01 2025
Dusty In Memphis
Dusty Springfield
Short and sweet. The song production sounds a bit dated, but that didnβt detract too much.
3
Jul 02 2025
Da Capo
Love
What is this album? And why do I kinda like it?
It seems extremely unserious. It reminds me of The Doors, The Dead Milkmen, and lots of other, diverse bands. It makes me laugh and feels weirdly happy. The last song is overly long. The album cover is a hoot. What's up with that Han Solo dude?
Anyway. I would never have organically come across this album. It's fun. We need more fun things in the world.
4
Jul 03 2025
Feast of Wire
Calexico
This was a really nice listen.
4
Jul 09 2025
Yeezus
Kanye West
I do not listen to nazi music. Skipping this.
1
Jul 10 2025
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
I'm not cool enough for this, and that's ok with me.
2
Jul 11 2025
Welcome to the Afterfuture
Mike Ladd
Didn't hate it; didn't love it. Wouldn't seek this out again.
3
Jul 14 2025
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
Would be so much better if Neil Young didn't sing these songs. His voice is not my favorite. Extra point for Southern Man.
3
Jul 15 2025
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
Pleasant, but dated.
3
Jul 16 2025
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Pretentious.
2
Jul 17 2025
It's Blitz!
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
How have I completely forgotten about this album? It's fantastic. Welcome back!
5
Jul 18 2025
Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
Supertramp is always fun!
4
Jul 21 2025
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Killers is my favorite Maiden album and I prefer Paul Di'Anno's vocals (sorry for my unpopular Iron Maiden opinion).
There are some really fun/excellent songs on here (Run to the Hills, Number of the Beast, Hallowed..., Prisoner); there are other songs that are a slog (Children of the Damn is the epitome of all the things I don't like about Bruce).
3
Jul 29 2025
Odessey And Oracle
The Zombies
Very much of its time. Very easy and enjoyable. Nice way to start a week.
4
Jul 30 2025
LP1
FKA twigs
I am aware of FKA twigs, but I have never listened to FKA twigs. This was not bad, but it also didn't stand out to me. I wish she would drop the falsetto and belt it out a little.
3
Jul 31 2025
Dookie
Green Day
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I hate this. I hated it when it came out in the 90s. I gave it another listen, thinking maybe my stance on this would soften and that it would somehow sound better to me now that I am fully fledged and somewhat nostalgic for the music of my youth, but no. I still hate it.
Is this supposed to be punk? If so, it's way too bubblegum. There's something plastic and artificial about it that turns me off from this.
If you like it, good for you. Go for it. It's a miss for me. I do appreciate their political stance, just not their music!
1
Aug 01 2025
Doolittle
Pixies
I love this! This is my favorite Pixies album. It is perfect from start to finish.
5
Aug 04 2025
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
Jazz really isn't my favorite. This would be ok in the background. Not something I would be drawn to otherwise.
2
Aug 05 2025
Band On The Run
Paul McCartney and Wings
I love the Beatles, but they are not without fault. I really dislike the sappier Beatles songs, and those songs are almost always McCartney songs.
Band on the Run feels like an album full of McCartney's worst instincts. No sir, I don't like it!
1
Aug 06 2025
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
This one was different. At times I hated it. Other times, I found it interesting. He makes some curious vocal choices and reminds me of Jim Morrison. I wouldn't rush back to this particular album, but it wasn't the worst thing I've ever heard.
2
Aug 07 2025
Heroes to Zeros
The Beta Band
Nope. Not for me. Instantly forgettable.
Next!
1
Aug 08 2025
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
The Flying Burrito Brothers
Better than I expected. It's not my style of music--I am not a twangy country girl! There wasn't a lot of variety in the songs and it was a little irritating at times. Completely fine for background music in the right setting, though I am not sure what that setting would be. I'll give it an extremely generous 3 stars, with bonus points for the stupid band name and ridiculous cover art.
3
Aug 11 2025
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
This is neither the best nor the worst Doors album. Theyβll always be 5-stars for me. One of my favorites.
5