Aug 12 2025
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Musically, I like this. Singing/rapping/lyrics, less so. At first, I thought maybe it was a little dated, but was thinking dated to late-90's aesthetics. Saw that it came out in '91, so actually ahead of its time!
Standout track(s): Unfinished Sympathy, Hymn of the Big Wheel
3
Aug 13 2025
Purple Rain
Prince
It's been a long time since I've listened to this all the way through. Of course I know the singles, and they're all classics, but the "deep cuts" here are great, too. Not much more to add. All-time great album.
Standout Tracks: Baby I'm a Star, Purple Rain (duh), I Would Die 4 U (duh)
5
Aug 14 2025
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie
This is another famous album where I mostly knew the well-known singles. Love the tone of Mick Ronson's guitar. It's so cool and recognizable. I'm a fan of Bowie, but don't think I've ever actually listened to this album front-to-back before. Great stuff. The "deep" cuts all deliver.
Standout Track(s): Soul Love, Moonage Daydream, Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
5
Aug 15 2025
Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder
Itβs Stevie, so there are interesting things happening here. But, overall it was a bit of a slog. Lots of songs get close to something interesting, but none get all the way there. A bit of a disappointment for me.
Standout Track(s): Please Donβt Go
2