Apr 04 2025
More Songs About Buildings And Food
Talking Heads
Fantastic listen.
4
Apr 05 2025
Murmur
R.E.M.
Vintage REM.
4
Apr 06 2025
Eagles
Eagles
I can see why boomers love this record. Very much in the spirit of this time. Not my vibe.
3
Apr 07 2025
Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
Indie rock isn’t quite my thing. This is an okay listen, though.
3
Apr 08 2025
Home Is Where The Music Is
Hugh Masekela
Totally dig this vibe.
4
Apr 09 2025
This Is Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Absolute classic!
4
Apr 10 2025
Street Life
The Crusaders
I like the vibe. Kind of like a less edgy Tower of Power.
3
Apr 11 2025
Chicago Transit Authority
Chicago
Some solid tracks, but some are kind of odd. Decent listen.
3
Apr 12 2025
We Are Family
Sister Sledge
3
Apr 13 2025
Close To You
Carpenters
Karen Carpenter was a gift to this world that was taken from us far too soon. Such a great record.
4
Apr 15 2025
Abbey Road
Beatles
Not my favorite Beatles record, but still amazing.
4
Apr 17 2025
Goo
Sonic Youth
Innovative for its time. A somewhat chaotic opus.
3
Apr 18 2025
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
This kind of reminds me of when Ross Gellar played his “sound”. Quick, interesting listen, worth the 10 minutes. Wouldn’t buy the record, though.
2
Apr 19 2025
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Masterpiece.
4
Apr 20 2025
The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
If you’re into vibraphones and accordions, have I got an album for YOU.
3
Apr 21 2025
Haunted Dancehall
The Sabres Of Paradise
Noise.
1
Apr 23 2025
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
I forget how repetitive this record is. Incredible innovation for its time.
3
Apr 24 2025
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
This record is a vibe and I totally dig it.
4
Apr 25 2025
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Absolute classic. A great listen.
4
Apr 26 2025
Tidal
Fiona Apple
This record starts off really great. The singles are singles for a reason. It gets very durge’ish as it goes along.
3
Apr 27 2025
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
Yeah, this was not great. Unsure how it even got on this list.
1
Apr 28 2025
Buffalo Springfield Again
Buffalo Springfield
‘60’s anti-establishment pseudo-psychedelic hippie rock at its finest. Cool guitars, deep lyrics, not great vocals, but definitely a sign of its time. Decent listen.
3
Apr 29 2025
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
Otis Redding
Otis Redding is the embodiment of soul. This is a fantastic record… but then again, that’s characteristic of ALL his reocrdings. Easy 5 stars.
5
Apr 30 2025
What's That Noise?
Coldcut
Yeah, this is not for me.
1
May 01 2025
Clandestino
Manu Chao
Interesting listen. I like the mix of languages as well as the well constructed energy of each song. Not something I normally would’ve sought out on my own, but glad I got to listen.
3
May 02 2025
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Dig this groove.
4
May 03 2025
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
What can I say? It’s Coldplay. It’s fine.
3
May 06 2025
Van Halen
Van Halen
It’s nice to listen to this album knowing what kind of history this band had in front of them. The album rocks, and is true Van Halen. Great record.
4
May 07 2025
Nixon
Lambchop
*yawn*
1
May 08 2025
Hejira
Joni Mitchell
I recognize Joni’s contributions to music and the era in which she emerged. Her voice is lovely and her storytelling is impeccable. Musically, this is just not pleasing to me. It’s like she and her band are on two different pages. Shes just sing-talking, and the band is just jamming behind her.
Like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell is important to a generation; just not MY generation.
4
May 09 2025
In It For The Money
Supergrass
This album sounds every bit like 1997. The songs are pretty well crafted, but start to sound the same after a while. It’s a LONG record.
3
May 10 2025
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
An absolute classic jam. Great from start to finish.
5
May 11 2025
Black Metal
Venom
I didn’t hate this. I feel like this band probably set the bar for death metal… and everyone who came after in this genre was inspired by the likes of them. The songs did tend to sound the same to me after a while, but they’re all structured well musically. Decent listen, but kind of exhausting after a while.
3
May 13 2025
Out Of The Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Every song on this record is incredibly well crafted and orchestrated. Jeff Lynne’s genius is incomparable. A great listen, but not my “thing”.
4
May 16 2025
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
This album kicks so much ass. I was absolutely delighted to see it pop up for me today. %100 classic!
5
May 17 2025
Moon Safari
Air
Very chill… almost TOO chill.
3
May 18 2025
Dance Mania
Tito Puente
Infectious rhythms, bright horns, a wonderful listen. This album definitely holds up.
4
May 20 2025
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel
This is such a classic. It was one of my late mother’s favorites… which makes it one of my favorites.
5
May 21 2025
Automatic For The People
R.E.M.
My favorite R.E.M. record. Every song is good, no skips. A masterpiece.
5
May 22 2025
Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
I can see how this album would make an impact around its release, but this is not for me.
2
May 23 2025
With The Beatles
Beatles
A great introduction to the Beatles… chock full of classics. Not my favorite of theirs, but very happy to see this one pop up for me today.
4
May 26 2025
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
Quite good!
4
May 28 2025
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
How could one argue with this record? Start to finish badassery. 5 stars easy.
5
May 29 2025
Sign 'O' The Times
Prince
I liked this album. I didn’t *love* this album. “Adore” is the best track.
3
May 30 2025
Funeral
Arcade Fire
This album really pissed me off.
2
May 31 2025
Ramones
Ramones
HEY! HO! LET’S GO! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5
Jun 03 2025
Dirt
Alice In Chains
A classic for the era, but way too dark & heavy for my taste.
3
Jun 04 2025
Hot Shots II
The Beta Band
My buddy Tim didn’t like this record. I kinda dug it, though.
3
Jun 06 2025
Purple Rain
Prince
What can I say? It’s Purple fucking Rain. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5
Jun 07 2025
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
How lucky are we that we got to walk the same planet at the same time as David Bowie. Absolute genius.
5
Jun 10 2025
Talking Book
Stevie Wonder
This album is so good… a catalyst of what was to come.
5
Jun 11 2025
So Much For The City
The Thrills
Pretty mellow for a band called The Thrills. This wasn’t for me.
2
Jun 12 2025
The Slider
T. Rex
This is one of those bands that’s true to their sound. They’re also a band that is importantly to a segment of the population. A segment of which I am not a part. It’s fine, just not my thing.
3
Jun 13 2025
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
I really enjoyed this. I don't know if it's just because there's so much attention following Brian's death... but I've also been paying a bit more attention to them in recently after watching the Disney+ doc... either way, I'm much more appreciative of the Beach Boys in recent years than I ever have been.
Today's record has a small handful of recognizable songs (Help Me Rhonda, Do You Wanna Dance, When I grow Up)... it's not Pet Sounds, but knowing what we know now, you can totally see something like Pet Sounds coming. I, for one, am enjoying this record today.
When I was a kid, when their music was only like 20 years old, I only thought of them as the "Fun Fun Fun" band that played on the oldies station. Generationally, I had no awareness of their impact. Now I know better. I can only imagine what it was like to hear this music when it was brand new... like hearing the Beatles or Stones or Led Zeppelin for the first time... nothing else like it.
My generation had a similar thing with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and STP... that's all I can equate it to.
Many reviewers have come down pretty hard on this record, but I for one enjoyed it. Five stars all day.
5
Jun 14 2025
The White Album
Beatles
The White Album isn’t my favorite, but it’s still iconic. It’s always a pleasure to listen to start to finish, which I don’t do often enough. Sure, there are some oddities on it, but that’s what makes it The White Album.
4
Jun 16 2025
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
Better than Thriller. I said what I said.
4
Jun 17 2025
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
This isn’t typically my kind of music, but I enjoyed it.
3
Jun 18 2025
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
This sounds like a guy just noodling on his piano for an hour. No sheet music, just straight up improvisation. It’s also the kind of album that you get after the first 10-15 minutes. After that, it’s much of the same. That said, it’s a nice, relaxing listen… great background music while working.
3
Jun 19 2025
Live Through This
Hole
I really wanted to dislike this Hole album... but I kinda don't. I mean, I don't LOVE it, but it's not half bad. It's like, if they could've had another similar singer, it would've been a smidge better.
Despite Courtney's scream-singing, the melodies are really well crafted. Musically/sonically, it's actually quite good.
...and, I have to say, even though she's scream-singing, it's actually quite controlled and tonally good. Perhaps it's just the fact that she's generally an asshole.
4
Jun 20 2025
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
LDR has a lovely voice, but the music just bums me out.
2
Jun 21 2025
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary And Thyme
Simon & Garfunkel
Two of the best singer/songwriters of a generation. A lovely listen.
4
Jun 22 2025
Dr. Octagonecologyst
Dr. Octagon
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. This is some really great mid-90’s hip hop (not obnoxious death metal like the album cover suggested). Dope rhymes, fresh beats… overall, not a bad listen.
4
Jun 23 2025
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Genius.
4
Jun 24 2025
(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The definition of southern rock.
3
Jun 25 2025
No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
Lemmy is a legend, but this was not my thing.
2
Jun 26 2025
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Not terrible, but not amazing either. Take Your Mama is definitely the best song on the album.
2
Jun 27 2025
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
Velvet Underground is one of those bands that was highly influential to a generation… just not MY generation. Musically, it’s fine. And I’m sure it was a breath of fresh air when it was new. To my GenX ears, though, it’s not particularly outstanding.
3
Jun 28 2025
Diamond Life
Sade
I didn’t enjoy this album as much as I wanted to. Sade is clearly a talented performer, but this wasn’t for me (dorky white guy).
3
Jun 29 2025
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
I recognize Joni’s contributions to music and the era in which she emerged. Her voice is lovely and her storytelling is impeccable. Musically, this is just not pleasing to me. It’s like she and her band are on two different pages. Shes just sing-talking, and the band is just jamming behind her. Like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell is important to a generation; just not MY generation.
3
Jun 30 2025
Abraxas
Santana
This album absolutely rules.
5
Jul 02 2025
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
Small Faces
The first half is pretty cool; late ‘60’s psychadelia… but then it gets weird. The songs are okay, but the Bri’ish vignettes in between the songs are a bit strange. I can see why they didn’t hit in America, but TOTALLY see why they did well in the UK.
3
Jul 04 2025
More Specials
The Specials
A fun listen. PICK IT UP!
3
Jul 05 2025
One Nation Under A Groove
Funkadelic
Funk af. Loved it!
5
Jul 08 2025
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
It’s fine, but not my thing.
3
Jul 09 2025
Felt Mountain
Goldfrapp
Zzzzz…
2
Jul 10 2025
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
I’ve never cared much for Neil Young… and this record did virtually nothing to move the needle for me.
2
Jul 11 2025
Mask
Bauhaus
Delightfully dark.
3
Jul 12 2025
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
Not my favorite Smiths record, but still very solid.
4
Jul 17 2025
Life's Too Good
The Sugarcubes
Fun listen! Bjork!
4
Jul 18 2025
Calenture
The Triffids
Well, that was terrible.
1
Jul 19 2025
The Man Machine
Kraftwerk
Fantastic listen. Clearly ahead of their time.
4
Jul 20 2025
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
Way too “indie” for me. Not a fan.
2
Jul 21 2025
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Not his best record. Relatively enjoyable, though.
3
Jul 22 2025
OK Computer
Radiohead
I’m not a huge Radiohead fan, but I recognize their contributions. This is a great album… definitely showcases the creativity and depth of this band the way no album prior to it had. It’s very good.
4
Jul 23 2025
Back At The Chicken Shack
Jimmy Smith
Funky groove. Dig it.
4
Jul 24 2025
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Iconic. RIP Ozzy.
4
Jul 25 2025
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
This was an absolutely lovely listen. Such passion, heart, and love. Easy 5 stars.
5
Jul 26 2025
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
Beautiful chaos. I love OutKast, and while I may not fully understand the genius of this project, I recognize just how important OutKast is to hip hop and music in general.
4
Jul 29 2025
Remain In Light
Talking Heads
Such a funky record. Dark in spots, light in others. A true representation of Talking Heads diversity.
4
Jul 30 2025
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
Fuck this guy.
1
Jul 31 2025
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Public Enemy
Legendary.
3
Aug 01 2025
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
Devo
DEVO is so much more than just “Whip It”. This was a super fun listen!
4
Aug 02 2025
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Definitive ‘60’s soul. A bit darker lyrically than most of his peers in that era, but still quite beautiful. Easy five stars.
5
Aug 05 2025
Ten
Pearl Jam
It’s easy to forget just how amazing and how important this album is. Start to finish, it’s so, so good.
5
Aug 06 2025
Throwing Muses
Throwing Muses
Not for me.
2