May 07 2025
View Album
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
Not a blues guy but still a fun listen. The quality of the production is really what carries it for me.
3
May 08 2025
View Album
Ramones
Ramones
I've heard some of the songs before, most notably "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Beat on the Brat" (I mean, who hasn't heard them?). Haven't listened to the whole album until today. Happy that I finally got around to it. There are plenty of overlooked tracks such as "I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement" and "Havana Affair". Lots of energy, short, sweet. Does not overstay it's welcome at all.
-Fav tracks: Blitzkrieg Bop, I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basment
-Least fav tracks: None
5
May 09 2025
View Album
Tommy
The Who
It's alright, I can see why it's a classic. Its definitely something where you have to listen to all tracks in one sitting to get the most out of it. There are moments where it's brilliant but then everything else in between is a bit boring to me. That being said, there's some great musicianship here. You can tell they've put a lot of effort into it. Keith Moon especially does a great job on this. I wish I could rate albums from a scale of 1 to 10 instead 1 to 5 on this site, because then I'd give it a ~7.5 out of 10. I'll have to round it up to a 4/5. I'll be sure to check out Tommy, the movie when I come across it.
Fav tracks: Pinball Wizard, Christmas
Least fav tracks: Welcome, Fiddle About, most of the short tracks.
4
May 10 2025
View Album
The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
I used to love this album as an edgy teenager, I dont feel the same way anymore. The lyrical genius is undeniable, with a lot of funny and absurd bits. I get that slim shady is a character played by Marshal Mathers but there are some songs we're you can feel he's not joking (Bonnie and Clyde 97). I'm not a fan of the woman hating stuff.
Fav tracks: My Name Is, Cum On Everybody, Rolemodel, Bad Meets Evil, Guilty Conscience
Least fav tracks: Just Dont Give a Fuck, I'm Shady
4
May 11 2025
View Album
Pornography
The Cure
Very goth, very industrial. Ahead of its time l. Even gives me early EBM vibes. The A-side was meh. The B-side however, was awesome. I just have an issue with how the drums were panned all the way to the left on the "Pornography", the last track. It's a serious let peeve of mine when artists do that. "Cold" should get a special shout out. I love the fat, doom-like double bass sound, the massive chords, the singing, it all works so well together. Listening to that was a highlight for me. I was going to give the album a 3/5. But after hearing that, I have to bump it up to a 4/5
Fav tracks: A Strange Day, The Figurehead, Cold
Least fav tracks: Pornography
4
May 12 2025
View Album
Frank
Amy Winehouse
Amazing effort for a debut album at 19. I don't really understand the hate towards Amy Winehouse or this record. I thought it was pretty decent. Great production, amazing vocals. I didn't feel as if there were bad tracks. Just a few that were less great compared to others. Can't give it anything less than a 9/10. I'll be sure to pick it up if I see it in a record store.
Fav tracks: In my bed, Stronger Than Me, Fuck Me Pumps,
Least fav tracks: October Song
5
May 13 2025
View Album
After The Gold Rush
Neil Young
When I saw Neil Young on the cover I was expecting hard rock, not soft country ballads. I usually don't like country but this one was enjoyable. There was some guitar noodling as to be expected from Neil Young. But it didn't happen often enough for it to be annoying. Only 4 stars because its still absolutely not my kind of music. Still another record I'd add to my collection.
Fav tracks: Southern Man, Till the Morning Comes, When You Dance You Can Really Love
Least fav tracks: After the Gold Rush
4
May 14 2025
View Album
Ghosteen
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I hated it at first. My first thoughts were somewhere along the lines of "What a bunch of pretentious garbage". I still decided to force to continue listening and push through. Don't regret it, turned to be much better than I thought. I think the issue is that you really do need to be in the right mood to listen to this. It's a mediation on grief. A very long poem made up by 11 tracks that requires your full attention to listen and reflect. Not all art has to entertain you in order for it to be good. After finishing it I did feel as if I had gone through some sort of journey. I don't think I'll revisit it. It's one of those works of art you could only see or hear once. Otherwise you run the risk of the magic disappearing, and I don't want that to happen.
Fav tracks: Waiting for you, Ghosteen Speaks, Galleon Ship, Ghosteen, Hollywood
Least fav tracks: Spinning song
5
May 15 2025
View Album
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I was very happy to see this pop up today. I've only listed to his songs on their own or as part of a playlist. Not as an album. So many familiar hits. Perfect length as well. Ending before it starts to get too repetitive.
Fav tracks: Exodus, Jamming, Three Little Birds
Least fav tracks: Turn Your Lights Down Low
4
May 16 2025
View Album
Destroy Rock & Roll
Mylo
First album in this list that I did not enjoy. The issue with electronic music is that they're made and structured in a way that would make it easier if a DJ to create a mix. In most cases a good DJ would be able to pick the right track at the right time to keep the audience engaged. As an album it's boring and if I were to judge the tracks separately as a DJ most of them don't really stand up on their own. Drop the Pressure is a banger. That's why I'm giving it another star.
2
May 17 2025
View Album
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
I was engaged the whole time despite that was a solo piano concert. You absolutely have to read about the backstory to fully appreciate the musicianship. It's proof that equipment does not matter. Only what you're able to put into it. It's fair to say he was able to make every single key count. That fact that it's a live recording makes even better. Like listening to a time capsule. 10/10
5
May 18 2025
View Album
Nighthawks At The Diner
Tom Waits
It's a vibe.
5
May 19 2025
View Album
Dust
Screaming Trees
It's alright. There weren't any songs that I hated but there weren't any that I loved or felt there were totally unique for its time. It's a good album, not great not terrible.
3
May 20 2025
View Album
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
Awww yeaaahhh. I was so happy to see this pop up today. I was similar with all the big hits (Sir Duke, I Wish, Pastime Paradise, etc) but I never had an excuse to set the time aside to listen to the whole album until today. Better than I would have imagined. Masterpiece. 6/5! There's literally nothing wrong with it.
Yeah it's long. So what? Think of it as a movie for your ears. Each song flows so well into the next for an hour and 45 minutes. You won't even notice the time passing.
Absolutely worth it to invest in some good headphones. It'll sound great even on the crappiest speakers but you're doing yourself a disservice by missing out on all the tiny details.
Not sure if an album like this could be replicated in the future. I'm just happy this exists.
5
May 21 2025
View Album
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Crazy for me to think that it sold as many copies as it did. Not an easy listening experience for most people. But this is probably his best album. The issue for me is the same that I have with his other albums. You have plenty of great tracks like Real Slim Shady, Stan, Bitch Please, etc; and then a whole lot of filler and juvenile sketches.
Last time I listened to this album as a whole was when I was around 14. After listening to it again today I doubt that I'll revisit it. Still an important cultural artifact which I think deserves some engagement and deep diving. There's a lot to be unpacked and analyzed.
4
May 22 2025
View Album
Sister
Sonic Youth
It was okay.
3
May 23 2025
View Album
Getz/Gilberto
Stan Getz
A great album to wake up tom. I was happy to see this pop up in the morning. Love the Stan Getz sound. Although I prefer jazz samba over this I can't find anything wrong with this, hence the 5 star rating.
5
May 24 2025
View Album
2112
Rush
It was okay. All of the members are obviously great musicians and it was well recorded. Sounded like 5 years ahead of its time. Compared to a similar album such as "Close to the Edge" by Yes I just wasn't moved as much by it.
3
May 27 2025
View Album
Synchronicity
The Police
I'm sure it was ground breaking for its time. In the context of today it doesn't sound as strong as other options from the era (such as the talking heads).
3
May 28 2025
View Album
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
The Flaming Lips
Pretty groovy. Reminded me of Tame Impala. Does get a bit pretentious at times, bit not to the point it's offensive.
4
May 29 2025
View Album
Justified
Justin Timberlake
Flawless prodticion. Wasn't too impressed by the singing. Would've been better if it was less than 40 minutes. So many filler songs. "Cry Me a River" is an undeniable banger. Rest are forgettable. The 2000s cheese does give it some charm.
3
May 30 2025
View Album
A Grand Don't Come For Free
The Streets
I was optimistic at first. But man... I hated it. I don't have anything against UK rap. Grime has to be one of my favorite genres and I have huge respect for its uniqueness. The vocals sound as if they were recorded through a pair of dirty buds. I can't rap by any measure. But I've listened to enough hip hop by now to understand that the lyrics are not good. The beats that sound as if it was made by someone on their 1st day of using FL Studio didn't help. The story is pretty interesting if you're able to follow the not so great music.
1
May 31 2025
View Album
Birth Of The Cool
Miles Davis
Pretty good album compared to what was available at the time but this was not has best. I can see how this would've made an impact but it wasn't my favorite. I am biased because cool or smooth jazz isn't my cup of tea. Crazy to think that he would record "Bitches Brew" 12 years later. It's better to look at it as the beginning of the best.
3
Jun 01 2025
View Album
Aja
Steely Dan
Great for testing out your new headphones/speakers or as background music for dinner. Not much else. There's still a lot to be appreciated in regards to the musicianship and quality/engineering of the recording. Just feels very safe. Maybe too safe. I still enjoyed it.
3
Jun 02 2025
View Album
She's So Unusual
Cyndi Lauper
I had a lot of fun listening to this. Can't find many flaw.
4
Jun 03 2025
View Album
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
Too long. Not a classic in my opinion. But I can forgive them since it's a nearly impossible task to follow up an album like "Rumours".
3