Aug 13 2025
Bad
Michael Jackson
First listen of the 1001 albums, first listen to this album. It's a classic, but overall it's a bit underwhelming. Does show signs of the times (some horrible synth and bass sounds there). Still, holds up better than other albums of the era. Somewhere in the middle I guess.
3
Aug 15 2025
Aja
Steely Dan
Fun, funky, but - in a first listen - feels relatively light. Accessible, but would be a lot more interesting if there was some room for experimentation. It's listenable, but maybe so listenable that it doesn't really leave any impression at all.
2
Aug 18 2025
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
First decent album in my 1001 albums listen. Great songwriting, going from catchy to melancholy, sometimes at once. Likely to be revisited
4
Aug 20 2025
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Excellent album. First exploration into jazz-rock fusion, but could definitely do more of this. Very flowy, very easy to get lost in
5
Aug 21 2025
The Libertines
The Libertines
Definitely a throwback feeling. Partial to these guys. Not their strongest, but you can't argue with What Katie Did and What Became of The Likely Lads...
4
Aug 22 2025
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
I like Joni Mitchell, but this one's a bit hit and miss for me. Some songs are great, some just don't do it for me.
3