Jul 27 2025
Dog Man Star
Suede
Didn't like them at the time, this listen hasn't change that.
Nothing stands out except Maybe This Hollywood Life. Sub-Bowie, identity-less dull pastiche. What I have heard of Butler's other work is more interesting than this.
Head before? No
Owned: No 0/1001, 0/1
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
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Jul 28 2025
Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
First 2 tracks are obviously great. Disco classics. The rest is pleasant enough. Loses some steam on Side 2. Can hear the formation of a lot of Jackson's sound for the next decade.
3.5
Heard before? Not really, 2 of the singles
Owned: No 0/1001, 0/2
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
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Jul 29 2025
Blood On The Tracks
Bob Dylan
Dylan's best 70's album. Tangled up in Blue may be his best song. Each track is great, showcasing a renewed lyrical strength and a mostly stripped back instrumentation. I even like the much maligned Lily, rosemary and the Jack of hearts! The only thing better (to me) is the original 1974 test pressing.
Heard before? Yes
Owned: Yes 1/1001, 1/3
Will I get? Have several copies already!
Recommend: Yes
5
Jul 30 2025
The Score
Fugees
Somewhat dated, Hill is the star obviously.
3/5
Heard before? Just the singles
Owned: No 1/1001, 1/4
Will I get? No
Recommend: No
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Jul 31 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
Works great as straight up hard rock, or as hard rock parody. 7 songs, 4 bangers. A fun album for sure.
4/5
Heard before? Just the singles
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/5
Will I get? Maybe
Recommend: Yes
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Aug 01 2025
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
I have heard other Mayfield albums, of course, this is a bit more laid back album, less pulsating bombastic. Solid funk. So in Love is a standout. Seems good but maybe not essential Mayfield.
3.5 - rounded up
Heard before? No
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/6
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
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Aug 02 2025
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
There was a time I listened to the doors, mostly their first album. This has a nice balance of blues, rock, and balladry. The best album I have heard of theirs Let down by the side 2.
3.5 rounded down
Heard before? A couple of songs
Owned: No. 1/1001, 1/7
Will I get? No
Recommend: Sure
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