Jun 27 2025
Back to Basics
Christina Aguilera
I enjoyed Back to Basics more than I thought I would. Well produced; she has a strong voice; different music styles including some throwbacks, quazi-swing (Candy Man). Not my preference, but I would be happy to have it as background music.
3
Jun 29 2025
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
Classic Zeppelin! A thoroughly enjoyable experience and travel back in time to my youth. Each track is solid and instantly recognizable. Five stars.
5
Jun 30 2025
Songs In The Key Of Life
Stevie Wonder
If there were a Mt. Rushmore of musicians, Stevie Wonder would have to be on it. He's a national treasure. Classic album, iconic songs. Songs in the Key of Life is five stars plus.
5
Jul 01 2025
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Someone called Aqualung music for Hobbits, and to me it's like RenFaire music. Yeah, I can totally imagine listening to this album in the Shire. No one plays the flute like Ian Anderson, and I can't think of any other group's music that sounds like Jethro Tull. Like taking a trip to a far-off land. Five stars.
5
Jul 02 2025
In Utero
Nirvana
I'm still sad about Kurt Cobain's suicide. He was too pure and sensitive for this harsh world that too often doesn't appreciate artists. That said, I enjoyed the classic Nirvana songs. All Apologies is one of the all-time greats.
This is my first time listening to In Utero all the way through. Aside from the classics, I didn't so much enjoy the others. I appreciate his anger, though. Some tracks were not to my taste, so I rate this four stars, while acknowledging Nirvana's immense impact and influence on rock music.
4
Jul 03 2025
Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
One time through was enough. It's all right, but not my favorite. Wouldn't seek it out. 2.5 stars
2
Jul 04 2025
This Nationβs Saving Grace
The Fall
Don't love it; don't hate it. It's all right. 2.5 stars.
2
Jul 05 2025
Eliminator
ZZ Top
4
Jul 06 2025
Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple
I'm not familiar with Fiona Apple's music. I read a profile on her in Grunge Magazine which gives context to her troubled life.
This album is interesting artistically; I enjoyed it, especially after learning about the artist. I hope she's doing well. 3.5 stars
3
Jul 07 2025
Ys
Joanna Newsom
I feel like her voice is an acquired taste. Not for me at the moment. Maybe later. Two stars
2
Jul 08 2025
Document
R.E.M.
I listened to R.E.M. a lot back in the day. I prefer Automatic for the People, but I enjoyed Document. Four stars.
I miss Michael Stipe (not that he's gone, I just never see him around anymore).
4
Jul 09 2025
Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
First off, I had confused him with Bryan Adams (who I'm not a fan of), so I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. His sound is moody and I kind of like it but would probably not seek it out. (I missed all of the controversy, which I'm glad for.)
3
Jul 10 2025
The New Tango
Astor Piazzolla
Beautiful background music. 3.5 stars
3
Jul 11 2025
Hot Shots II
The Beta Band
Less interesting version of Beck. Fine but boring. Two stars
2
Jul 12 2025
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
3
Jul 13 2025
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Enjoyable! 3.5 stars
3
Jul 15 2025
xx
The xx
This is a new-to-me band, so I had no expectations. I enjoyed the music. Chill vibe. Pleasant as background music. Three stars.
3
Jul 16 2025
Tapestry
Carole King
This gets a five from me just for "Will you still love me tomorrow" by itself. It's a perfect song. Classic album. Five stars.
5
Jul 17 2025
White Ladder
David Gray
Reminded me of Tracy Chapman. I feel like I've heard "Babylon" in tons of different movies and TV show. Enjoyable, light background music.
3
Jul 18 2025
Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex
Fun and enjoyable, until it felt repetitive. A little X-Ray Spex goes a long way. 2 5 stars
2
Jul 19 2025
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Really nice. I love her voice. Who doesn't love Fast Car. Four stars
4
Jul 20 2025
Tellinβ Stories
The Charlatans
Reminds me of Oasis. New to me. Not bad, just not my cuppa tea. 2.5 stars
2
Jul 21 2025
Revolver
Beatles
Stoked to get a Beatles album! I admit, I am a lifelong, hardcore Beatles fan, so this is a 5 before I even listen. (I last listened to Revolver a few months ago.) it's not my favorite Beatles album (and I definitely take issue with folks in the camp of this is their best). I would probably rank it as my sixth favorite.:)
Eleanor Rigby is just phenomenally written. For No One is beautifully sad. I love the sitars. The evolution from arriving in the States in early '64, playing their gorgeous, upbeat She Loves You and I Saw Her Standing There to the completely different styles and orchestrations on Revolver--to have accomplished that in a couple of years blows my mind.
Five stars. Always happy to listen front to back. <3
5
Jul 22 2025
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
Thunder Road is probably my favorite Bruce Springsteen. The storytelling is brilliant. "The screen door slams, Mary's dress sways" is perfectly written. "Your graduation gown lies in rags at their feet," so many memorable lines.What a magnificent album. So much nostalgia. Work of art. Five stars
5
Jul 23 2025
Phrenology
The Roots
Enjoyed this new-to-me album.
3
Jul 24 2025
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Moody. Fun to hear this for the first time.
RIP, Ozzy!
3