Apr 01 2025
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A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I have never really listened to Coldplay, and if I have, they clearly did not leave an impression!
Listening to this album, I feel (for a lack of a better word) - underwhelmed. I must have heard hundreds of songs that sound like these. They sound simple, but not in a way that truly hits with its simplicity!
Paradoxically, I think this is exactly what the appeal is- The familiarity of it! It's something I would put on when I want to listen to music without actually wanting to engage with music.
When I want to zone out sitting in a semi-crowded bus at the end of a tiring day!
That being said, there are a couple of songs I would definitely return to: Politik, and The Scientist!
Album rating: ⭐⭐1/2
3
Apr 02 2025
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Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
Can I just say how much I loved listening to this album? Every single song made me feel so happy - like I'm going off to a picnic with a few close friends!
I loved the lilt of the vocals and the instruments, I loved the playfulness, and I loved the whimsy in the songs that leaned more towards the quieter side!
Favourite songs: Coconut, Moonbeam Song, Without you
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
4
Apr 03 2025
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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Started off feeling this is okay okay...
But somehow I began to enjoy it the more I listened- especially in the 2nd half!
Didn't really understand the lyrics - the references and the cultural context (as is generally my experience while listening to hip hop)
But the rhythm and the beats were so much fun!
I also surprisingly liked the repetition (all songs sound kind of the same!)
I think this is one of those albums I need to listen to more than once to truly like it!
Songs that stood out: she watch channel zero, party for your right to fight, louder than a bomb
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
I should definitely listen to rap more! Makes me feel upbeat and optimistic about life without being sickly sweet!
4
Apr 04 2025
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Is This It
The Strokes
Lyrics were cool. But the music itself - not my jam! 🥲 The instruments were a bit too overpowering for my tastes - both in terms of its volume and texture!
Album rating: ⭐⭐
2
Apr 07 2025
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Who's Next
The Who
Ngl, when I saw that this album has been tagged with a "hard-rock" label, I was low key dreading listening to it!
But this was surprisingly fun! I liked the bluesy undertones in what I would otherwise call "screamy music". 🙈😅 (The screaming wasn't too bad though!)
Hard rock might never be my goto genre but listening to this album has made me excited enough to at least give other music in this genre a chance 😬
Songs that stood out: I actually liked almost all songs, but especially Baba O'riley and Bargain
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4
Apr 08 2025
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Parklife
Blur
13 year old me might have vibed with this - but that's also questionable!
This was boring af 🫠
Album rating: ⭐
1
Apr 09 2025
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There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
I don't understand music in which the melody evokes a certain emotion and lyrics evoke a completely different emotion. After a point I stopped listening to the lyrics and just enjoyed the melody! Very chill and palatable, though all songs sound the same 🥲 This is the kind of music I am very happy to listen to if it comes my way, but I will not go out of my way to listen to!
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐
3
Apr 10 2025
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Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Screamy vocals are never going to be appealing to me, but I have to admit- this was super catchy! 🥲 I think I get why the AC/DC are so popular!
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
3
Apr 11 2025
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Face to Face
The Kinks
Listening to this album was such a delight! 🥹 The lyrics were simple, melody and rhythm charming! It felt like I’d been whisked away to a quaint little town — some songs had me hopping from one cozy party to another, while others had me strolling down a cobblestone street on a rainy afternoon!
The best song was Sunny Afternoon (but I have to admit that I have heard that song before 🙃 )
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4
Apr 14 2025
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Play
Moby
Just couldn't get through this album
1
Apr 15 2025
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles
Stylish, heartfelt, and comforting! Want to curl up with a blanket and gaze out of the window watching the rain while listening to this album! 🥲
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
4
Apr 16 2025
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Siembra
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
I have always liked salsa music 🥰
This album would be something I would put on during an outdoor barbeque party!
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4
Apr 17 2025
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Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Just couldn't get through this album. It was too noisy. How is this music?
1
Apr 21 2025
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Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
Exactly what I needed today!
Fun, engaging, and quirky - both the lyrics and the sounds and the beats! 🤌🏼
I think I just really love hip hop 🥰
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
4
Apr 28 2025
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Unknown Pleasures
Joy Division
Dark, gothic, and atmospheric! Absolutely perfect ❤️
Also, Ian Curtis' voice is just 🤌🏼
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5
Apr 29 2025
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Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
Wow! Listening to this album was an experience! Haunting and existential - both lyrically and musically!
This is an album I'm definitely going to revisit!
I especially loved Changes and Laguna Sunrise, but I loved other individual songs as well!
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5
Apr 30 2025
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The Libertines
The Libertines
Bland, boring and forgettable! The last couple of songs were kind of alright though!
Album rating: ⭐ 1/2
1
May 01 2025
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B-52's
The B-52's
Groovy and fun to listen to! Reminded me of being a carefree teenager!
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
4
May 05 2025
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Either Or
Elliott Smith
I should have liked this, but it just felt bland and uninspiring.
Album rating: ⭐⭐1/2
2
May 06 2025
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Green
R.E.M.
This was so grounding and soothing to listen to! Full of hope, with hints of alienation and disconnect!
I really liked the sonic texture of this music 🥹
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
4
May 07 2025
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Kala
M.I.A.
This is such perfect music for a low-life high-tech cyberpunk setting 🥲🥹
Very vibrant and bold- chaotic explosion of sounds in the best possible way! What an absolute banger!
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5
May 08 2025
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A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
I don't know what it is about jazz, but it's always such a delight to listen to 🥹 I never reach out for jazz for casual listening, but whenever I do come across it, I feel so damn happy🥺🥹
Album rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4