May 11 2025
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Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
I loved this album. Have been a fan of theirs, but never gave this one a listen as I assumed it all sounded like Psycho Killer and was more minimalist than other albums of theirs. I was wrong and there was an interesting mix of sounds and styles.
4
May 11 2025
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B-52's
The B-52's
I typically listen to the B-52’s on shuffle as an entire album seems too much. This was good, but again too much. Fred is fun, but I don’t really enjoy his songs as much as the ones with only Kate and Cindy.
3
May 12 2025
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Debut
Björk
I liked this way more than I expected to. I only knew the song “Human Behavior” Ang don’t care for it, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the beats and rhythm and fun of the sound of many of the songs.
4
May 13 2025
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Superunknown
Soundgarden
I’m currently listening and know my opinion won’t change as the album progresses. While I like some grunge, Soundgarden never interested me and apparently still doesn’t. Chris Cornell does have a great voice, but the music is all just the same IMO.
2
May 14 2025
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The Bends
Radiohead
I enjoy early Radiohead very much and this album is one of my favorites from them. There is melody with some of the atonal aspects they did more of later.
4
May 15 2025
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
This is not a style of singing or genre I typically like, and unfortunately I didn’t care for this album. The affectation in his singing voice turned me off to the rest.
2
May 16 2025
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Clandestino
Manu Chao
Very enjoyable musically. I rarely listen to World music and found this a fun experience.
4
May 17 2025
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Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Enjoyable, but repetitive.
3
May 18 2025
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Blunderbuss
Jack White
Fine, but not interesting to me.
3
May 19 2025
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The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barrett
This was not for me. I found it boring and repetitive. I’m not sure why it’s on this list.
2
May 20 2025
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I Should Coco
Supergrass
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this album. I was initially surprised by the punk-like opening song, but I loved the variety of sounds. A very enjoyable listen.
4
May 21 2025
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It's A Shame About Ray
The Lemonheads
One I really liked from back in the day, but haven’t listened to in a very long time. I loved it! Right up my music alley! Power chords and harmonies. Would give 4 1/2 stars if possible, but it’s more 5 than 4 in my opinion.
5
May 22 2025
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Talking Timbuktu
Ali Farka Touré
Interesting, but also long and repetitive. Ultimately I found it boring. I still acknowledge the talent.
3
May 23 2025
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Crime Of The Century
Supertramp
This was a tedious listen. I have no idea how it made the list.
2
May 24 2025
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Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
My favorite Stones album. Feels very cohesive and love the variety of styles.
5
May 25 2025
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The Chronic
Dr. Dre
This is not at all for me. Homophobic and misogynistic. I liked it musically but not at all lyrically. I didn’t “get” it then and I don’t now. Gangsta rap was not the rap I liked.
2
May 26 2025
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The United States Of America
The United States Of America
I had no idea what to expect. Never heard of this album. I thought it was good. Reminded me of early Jefferson Airplane.
3
May 27 2025
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The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
More tuneful than I expected, aside from “The Murder Mystery.” Love “Pale Blue Eyes” which apparently was meant to be a hit.
4
May 28 2025
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New Forms
Roni Size
I enjoyed this. Nice mix of jazz and hip hop styles.
4
May 29 2025
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Synchronicity
The Police
Love this album. Only clunker is “Mother” which didn’t get any better since 1983. Every other song is classic Police.
5
May 30 2025
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Darklands
The Jesus And Mary Chain
How did I not listen to these guys back in the day? I really liked this album a lot. The song “Darklands” is going on some of my playlists. It’s a 4 1/2 star album for me, but I’ll lower it to 4 here.
4
May 31 2025
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What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
A stone cold classic. I haven’t listened to the album in over 30 years. The song that I loved this time around was “Right On.”
5