Jun 25 2025
Faith
George Michael
Sweaty, gay, and horny hits. First half is pretty good, second half is a bit too 80s ballads for me, they don’t hold up or maybe I don’t do enough cocaine.
2
Jun 26 2025
The Joshua Tree
U2
This feels like Chase bank at a pride parade. I like the attempt at a message but trying to convey an anti-capitalist message with squeaky clean layered vocals and guitars feels like you’re just here to sell.
They write bangers but don’t connect with me emotionally.
3
Jun 27 2025
25
Adele
Adele has an amazing voice, I absolutely love the album “21”. I don’t like this album though, it feels bland and emotionless.
3
Jun 30 2025
Tres Hombres
ZZ Top
Enjoyable! Grungy, grimey, incredible roadtrip music of the American countryside. It doesn’t overstay its welcome and doesn’t try anything too be anything it’s not. Not something I’d revisit but I liked it.
4
Jul 01 2025
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Lyrically, this album is awesome. Musically, I love the production, awesome mend of noise, rock, and heavy beats. It’s in your face, abrasive, noisy, and funky. But personally, it’s not my thing. I get why this is a masterpiece but it doesn’t stand the test of time for me.
4
Jul 02 2025
Spiderland
Slint
I don’t know how to put into words how this album portrays so much emotion with such simple repetitive riffs and sounds. But it feels like my
5
Jul 03 2025
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
I enjoyed this! Not sure I would revisit a ton but great background music and has some nifty experimentation. I’m a fan of the artist ‘Little People’ so it was cool to listen to one of his influences
4
Jul 04 2025
Yank Crime
Drive Like Jehu
I’ll have to revisit. I don’t dislike but it didn’t grab me either, fun mix of genres.
3
Jul 07 2025
Rubber Soul
Beatles
I think there are some good songs, I think the genre blending is great, I think it was ahead of its time, but it’s not for me.
After 3 listens it hasn’t resonated with me unfortunately.
3
Jul 09 2025
BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé
Pretty good album, doesn’t connect with me but she’s got great vibes and jams. Way too long though.
3
Jul 10 2025
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
I think I need more time with this one but I enjoy it. It’s classic 80s Brit pop, it has good atmosphere. In some ways it’s ahead of its time, in others it feels dated.
3
Jul 14 2025
Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin
It rips, it feels, it smacks. Honestly just a classic, not perfect, but a pleasure to listen to.
4
Jul 15 2025
Rio
Duran Duran
Honestly, it’s a time capsule of the 80s. Everything from the sounds to the cover, it fills the role of being a time piece. It has some awesome hits but a lot doesn’t connect with me.
3
Jul 16 2025
Private Dancer
Tina Turner
Her voice is incredible but I really can’t get into the music, feels dated and quite grating to me.
2
Jul 17 2025
Histoire De Melody Nelson
Serge Gainsbourg
Without understanding the lyrics, it sounds like I’m sitting at a French cafe on the street, smoking a cigarette and downing wine and espresso on an empty stomach. The sun is low and I’m peering off into the distance imagining my life as I fall in love with every (adult) French girl that walks by.
After reading the synopsis, it makes sense it’s a controversial lolita album. The album makes you feel, regardless of the context. With the context brings more feelings of disgust and taboo intrigue. It’s art, it does its job of making you feel shit. Enjoyable music for sure, if the music wasn’t so good this would be shit by content alone.
4
Jul 18 2025
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
It’s super camp but it doesn’t connect with me. I think it’s a product of its time and hasn’t aged well, or it’s just too commercial for me. I’m sure in the right place (mostly a drag show) this would be enjoyable but as a casual listen it doesn’t do it for me.
Also calling this the top gay album of all time is insulting when Village People, Elton John, and even George Michael exist.
2
Jul 21 2025
The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
This is so good. It’s experimental, brooding, emotional. Easy 5.
5
Jul 22 2025
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Arctic Monkeys
Not bad, not great. I’ve enjoyed the Arctic Monkeys stuff I’ve listened to over the years but it doesn’t grab me as amazing or anything.
3
Jul 23 2025
Peter Gabriel 3
Peter Gabriel
Unfortunately, didn’t grab ahold of me. I like the post-rock/punk vibes and I would revisit.
3
Jul 24 2025
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
The first half holds up to today’s standards. Incredible opening track, worth 4 stars alone for that.
4
Jul 25 2025
Younger Than Yesterday
The Byrds
The first half holds up to today’s standards. Incredible opening track, worth 4 stars alone for that.
4
Jul 29 2025
Hail To the Thief
Radiohead
It’s like the noiserock version of indie/edm. I’m not really into it, I’ve like other Radiohead stuff but this one I find just meh.
2
Jul 31 2025
Sail Away
Randy Newman
This was really enjoyable. Singer songwriter, casual very easy listen, yet songs have more meaning than the simple structure it presents. Burn on really hits home as a PA born person where pollution has ruined so much of the natural beauty.
4
Aug 04 2025
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
I had to listen to this a couple of times to really feel it click. I’m not sure why but the choppy vocals really kept me from loving this record. But this last listen it clicked.
What an incredible piece of history that caused all the drama and controversy it should have. The songs are punchy and grungy.
4.5/5
5
Aug 05 2025
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
I don’t know how to feel about this, I used to like RHCP but it feels dated and their style can be so exhausting. It’s got good hits but I’m tired of them so I’m not sure I can listen to this honestly.
But ding ding dong dong
3
Aug 06 2025
Djam Leelii
Baaba Maal
A little repetitive but there’s a lot of gold in here. I’d like to explore more but it’s a little exhausting to listen to.
3
Aug 07 2025
Transformer
Lou Reed
Incredible album. Concise and fantastic variety, enjoyed a lot more than I expected! Would buy.
5
Aug 08 2025
Another Green World
Brian Eno
I wasn’t a huge fan of the tracks with vocals but the ambient tracks are 10/10. Incredible vibes.
4
Aug 11 2025
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Incredible passionate work, I’m not the biggest fan but man is this album gorgeous. Emotionally the lyrics hit and I resonate with the message. Unfortunately, the music doesn’t resonate much but I think that could change with more listens. 4 for now but could improve!
4
Aug 12 2025
Purple Rain
Prince
Absolute mastery, sexy, fun, engaging.
5
Aug 13 2025
Smile
Brian Wilson
Not sure how to rate this, but it’s very original which I like, I just enjoyed this less than I hoped but can’t put a reason on it. Some great gems in here and I’ll probably revisit eventually.
3
Aug 14 2025
Close To The Edge
Yes
They are clearly talented, you can hear a lot of later music in this but by itself, not my thing.
3
Aug 18 2025
At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan
This album is an incredible time, what a great atmosphere and time capsule.
5
Aug 19 2025
Nevermind
Nirvana
Approachable, emotional, and filled to the brim with incredible songs on their own.
5
Aug 20 2025
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
What a fun album! Doesn’t feel like a ton of deep substance on first listen so 4 stars for me, would relisten.
4
Aug 21 2025
Green
R.E.M.
This has great hits but something doesn’t click for me. It feels too soft, maybe it’s the vocal delivery that doesnt change tone? I’m not quite sure but it’s good music, just doesn’t do anything for me.
3
Aug 22 2025
Imagine
John Lennon
Enjoyable, wouldn’t revisit but had some great emotional songs.
4
Aug 25 2025
Green River
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Enjoyable but not a ton of sticking power for me, I’d revisit but nothing really makes me want to come back.
4
Aug 27 2025
Smash
The Offspring
This band definitely influenced a ton of the bands I love. I’d buy this record and spin it, would revisit. 5/5
5
Aug 28 2025
Group Sex
Circle Jerks
I think this is such a good next step from 70s punk, still so ahead of its time. I’m a big fan. I could do without the incel lyrics, those definitely take it down to a 4.5 but it’s a product of its time so I guess it’s excusable.
But I love the 15 minute timing on this, 90 second songs are fun and don’t overstay their welcome. Surprising amount of melody too for punk of this time.
I’ve got the world up my ass!
5
Aug 29 2025
Alien Lanes
Guided By Voices
This ain’t it for me. It feels unfinished, muddy, and messy. Not in a fun way either. It’s a snooze fest with crappy mixing that gets all mixed up.
I think this has the beginning of something good, which is probably what draws people to it. There are a few little gems that are fun and as soon as they come they are gone, I’d much rather listen to a 30 min cut down fleshed out and finished version of this album.
2
Sep 01 2025
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
So far, this album is much better than other Elvis Costello stuff I’ve listened to. It’s glam rock to the max. Great production, big band sound, very over the top and theatrical which is the Elvis Costello way but yet still simple song structure. More punk vibes on this one which I also love.
Considering his other work I’ve found to be a huge slog, this one is a breath of fresh air.
4/5
4