May 25 2025
This Is Hardcore
Pulp
Never heard pulp before, I was expecting more of an Oasis/Blur sort of thing. This is more Bowie / Muse like. Video for title track was very cool.
Darker or more brooding that I expected. I enjoyed though I am not sure how much I can come back to this.
4
May 26 2025
Sheer Heart Attack
Queen
Loved it! Best played loud!
4
May 27 2025
Doolittle
Pixies
I have been a huge fan of the Pixies since the nineties. I love this album by them!!
5
May 28 2025
Raising Hell
Run-D.M.C.
Reminds me of my friend, coincidentally named Darryl. Certain songs I can't listen to without a smile on my face. Not a huge fan of old school hip-hop, but it does take me back.
3
May 29 2025
Murmur
R.E.M.
This is another one from my past beautiful album. Still can't understand what Michael is saying in most songs, but I get it.
4
May 30 2025
Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
My first experience with Leonard Cohen. More of a poet and lyricist and less of a singer, like Lou Reed. I can see the appeal, but not something I would go back to a lot.
3
May 31 2025
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
The King! First time with the album that started his legacy, and this is great listening. Totally reminds me of my father.
4
Jun 01 2025
White Light
Gene Clark
I was a bit nervous about this, considering I had never heard of it, and it did not sell at all in the US. However, it was surprisingly pleasant to listen to as an album, and I could see coming back to this. I think it did poorly because there is not really a hit song that is marketable on the radio.
4
Jun 02 2025
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
Not sure where to start. This is my first listen to the Flamin' Groovies.... the music was spot on, loved the blues take on rock music. The vocals were almost comical though. Did not have the feel of something more polished. Overall a good listen and a good experience.
3
Jun 03 2025
Live!
Fela Kuti
Wow, just wow. Fela Kudi is just fire! In the right mindset, this is an awesome listen!
4
Jun 04 2025
Damaged
Black Flag
LOL, reminds me of high school! A little too rough to come back to without a fist fight or house party.
3
Jun 05 2025
Queen Of Denmark
John Grant
Hmmm, did not like this. Folksie, trying to be quirky. Fell short for me, some songs were offensive.
2
Jun 06 2025
Water From An Ancient Well
Abdullah Ibrahim
Enjoyed it! Simply lovely, although impossible to download and very difficult to find on Spotify.
4
Jun 07 2025
Born In The U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
Hmmm, never really got into Bruce. There is a song or two that I like, but never really got the appeal. This album suffers from a lot of airplay back in the day, and a really dated 80's feel.
3
Jun 08 2025
Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera
Wow, hardest thing I have listen to. One song I knew previously, but might be too hard for me overall.
3
Jun 09 2025
Disraeli Gears
Cream
Very cool, great to listen to.
4
Jun 10 2025
3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul
Very fun, takes me back. I did not listen to this type of music back in 1989, but it is fun today.
4
Jun 11 2025
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
First rap album, other than hip hop. TBH I was expecting more, a lot of hype around this. Though I am probably not the target audience.
3
Jun 12 2025
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
So so. Rod is really not my thing, but I am was OK to listen.
3
Jun 13 2025
Surf's Up
The Beach Boys
Well, some songs had the traditional Beach Boys harmonies, but the songs themselves were pretty terrible. It is amazing how far they can go from Pet Sounds.
2
Jun 14 2025
Live At Leeds
The Who
The Who is amazing live. Some great performances in here.
4
Jun 15 2025
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
Radiohead is one of my favorite bands. Glad to see they are well respresented in the list.
5
Jun 16 2025
Good Old Boys
Randy Newman
This was awful. I could not get into this, even though Randy Newman is a fantastic songwriter.
1
Jun 17 2025
The Suburbs
Arcade Fire
This is S-Tier for me. I love Arcade Fire, and Suburbs is as good as it gets. 5-stars!!
5
Jun 18 2025
Back To Black
Amy Winehouse
Fun album. Amy is great at the right times.
4
Jun 19 2025
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3
Jun 20 2025
London Calling
The Clash
Loved it. Great to expand my musical views.
4
Jul 11 2025
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
Wonderful! Bowie at his finest, with Changes and my favorite, Life on Mars!
4
Jul 12 2025
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Simply lovely! This was a fun surprise and I loved the groove.
4
Jul 13 2025
Bryter Layter
Nick Drake
Very chill. I have heard Nick's voice before and did not know the name. Not bad to chill out to.
4
Jul 14 2025
Sulk
The Associates
Huh, very 80s. Seems like a mix of a lot of 80s synth bands all in one.
2
Jul 15 2025
Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
I bought the vinyl for this record, and this turned me on to a whole new genre. Wonderful!
5
Jul 16 2025
Sea Change
Beck
Absolutely incredible. Love this album, long time fan.
5
Jul 17 2025
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
The was my intro to one of my favorite bands ever. I listened to this album about a hundred times, and it does not get old. Love it!!!
5
Jul 18 2025
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
For the right person at the right time, this would be great. But this is just not my thing.
2
Jul 19 2025
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
4
Jul 20 2025
Teenager Of The Year
Frank Black
Love this album, great vibes listening to it. Shows the range of "Frank" different from his Pixies career.
4
Jul 21 2025
Third
Portishead
I am familiar with Portishead, and listened to Third before, along with other trip-hop. I like it for the right mood, and this album was a model for the genre.
4
Jul 22 2025
In A Silent Way
Miles Davis
Very nice and chill. This is a great listen on an early morning.
4
Jul 23 2025
The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
What can you say? I have listened to this a hundred times, and I hear something new every time. Wonderful.
5
Jul 24 2025
Vol. 4
Black Sabbath
This album escaped me from Black Sabbath's catalog. I enjoyed it.
4