May 05 2025
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Not something I would typically listen to. The music is good but the way she meanders through lyrics makes me think of a four year old just making up songs off the top of their head. Itβs like if Anne Murray was given a pound of weed and told to do a poetry slam over some easy listening/flower child hippy jam mashups. Not my cup of tea.
3
May 06 2025
Funeral
Arcade Fire
The music is great. The singing is not for me and the lyrics are playful but not moving. If there were an instrumental version of this album I would listen to it.
2
May 07 2025
The Visitors
ABBA
They heavily influenced 80s synth pop and for that they deserve a rating. Some of the tunes were ok.
3
May 08 2025
A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield
An album full of bangers. Enjoyed this one. Didnβt realize how many of her songs Iβd heard before in movies/etc.
4
May 09 2025
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
Stereolab lite. I could vibe to it a little but only select songs.
3
May 12 2025
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
This is as I remembered it. He was such a great lyricist and linguist but I never really liked the shock value of his rhymes. I passed up his headline performance at Altanta Warped Tour. I feel the same way about him now as I did then.
3
May 13 2025
Garbage
Garbage
Plenty of solid tracks. The radio songs were a trip down memory lane.
4
May 14 2025
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
Shuggie!
4
May 15 2025
Sister
Sonic Youth
Their impact on the postpunk emo era is evident. Bands like mineral, sunny day real estate, etc. reflect this sound.
4
May 16 2025
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Great tracks
4
May 19 2025
Harvest
Neil Young
His voice doesnβt do it for me. And a southern man donβt need him around anyhow.
2
May 20 2025
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
There are a lot of people that love this and I appreciate why. To me it is OK and talented songwriting, but kinda like the Eminem album last week, never something I chose to listen to. Something about the industrial sound doesnβt click for me. I feel like I am the naysayer in this group the last two days with Neal Young (good music/songwriting but canβt get past the vocals) and NIN (similar but more about the music/vocal combo).
3
May 21 2025
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Solid tracks.
4
May 22 2025
Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
Loretta Lynn
This was pure old school country.
4
May 23 2025
Stardust
Willie Nelson
Great album. Iβd listened to certain songs but not the whole thing. Wonderful mix of musical styles and a chill vibe the whole way through. Loved it.
4
May 26 2025
The Atomic Mr Basie
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Great vibe. Classic stuff.
4
May 28 2025
Born To Be With You
Dion
At first I was like βnot too bad, nice vibeβ,
And then I was like βwow, these songs sound the sameβ,
And then I was like βso this is what it felt like to get trapped on an elevator in the year I was bornβ
And then I was like βI dunno if I can finish thisβ
And then I was like βonly 6 songs to goβ
And then it was over.
2
May 29 2025
KIWANUKA
Michael Kiwanuka
Great vibe the whole way through.
4
Jun 02 2025
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
4
Jun 05 2025
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
4
Jun 10 2025
From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
I donβt think this is his best work. It was fine. I can see how influential it was and itβs a decent listen.
3
Jun 11 2025
Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Derek & The Dominos
This is a solid album and has the best rendition of Layla hands down.
4
Jun 12 2025
Black Metal
Venom
Solid riffs. Lyrics need work.
2
Jun 13 2025
The Beach Boys Today!
The Beach Boys
Lovely.
4
Jun 16 2025
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
There was a time period where I listened to this album every day. Some great songs here.
4
Jun 18 2025
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison
I need to get a kazoo.
3
Jun 19 2025
The Score
Fugees
Awesome album.
4
Jun 26 2025
1984
Van Halen
The music is awesome. The lyrics are weak.
3
Jun 27 2025
Scream, Dracula, Scream
Rocket From The Crypt
Hadnβt given it a serious listen in the past. This would have been on heavy rotation in my late teens/early 20s. Fun songs.
4
Jun 30 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Great vibe the whole way through.
4
Jul 17 2025
Roots
Sepultura
An all time great.
5
Jul 18 2025
Phrenology
The Roots
Love these guys for so many reasons
4
Jul 21 2025
Hotel California
Eagles
Itβs fine.
3
Jul 23 2025
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
Super solid beginning to end
4
Jul 24 2025
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Should be a four for influence, but not my taste.
2