Sep 05 2025
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
This is my first time listening to Sly & The Family Stone. I will say that out of the songs that played so far, which is 4 songs, « Just Like A Baby » is still in my head. I appreciate the soulfulness in Sly’s voice, but this appears to be a heavier and political album. That makes sense given the time it was written, which was around the Civil Rights Movement .
“Africa Talks to You” is unfortunately lost on me as it feels far too long and I’m not sure if it’s intentional that there are few words and mostly instrumental. Perhaps symbolic of Africans being taken from different tribes and thus, unable to communicate. But honestly, after this song, the album felt like a drag. I am finishing it in order, but I think this wasn’t the best Sly album to start on as I prefer funky/ disco music.
At the same time, art isn’t always about feeling good, upbeat and happy. Sometimes, it’s thought provoking, darker, sad, depressing, heavier. It’s meant to make you stop and think. It’s meant to be introspective and reflective of the world around you. I lts just okay for me as it’s not a bad album per se, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to this particular album again and I’m not sure I’ll pursue more music from Sly and The Family Stone. I am excited to take on this exploration in music though because now Just Like A Baby is in my music library.
3
Sep 06 2025
The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths
This is my introduction to the Smiths. I dreaded listening to this as I figured it wouldn’t be my taste. I was right, but I still tried to remain open minded as I like to prove myself wrong. Unfortunately, not a single song on this album is memorable nor worth going out of your way to listen to. While it’s possible that the Smiths have music/ albums that are my taste, I’m not inclined to look into them. I also wouldn’t recommend this to anyone as a must listen to album. There’s much better music out there.
1
Sep 07 2025
Hard Again
Muddy Waters
As much as I wanted to like this album, it was also fairly unforgettable for me. I found it to be such a drag and I was bored. I made it through, but I had to set a timer just so I’d be able to say I accomplished listening to the song. It’s just not my cup of tea.
2
Sep 08 2025
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay
I will say, I only recognize Cold Play from the songs Yellow and Viva La Vida, so it was nice to hear their other songs. Admittedly, I did fall asleep after Clocks played, so perhaps it was a bit boring to for my taste. But still good to sleep to I suppose haha.
4
Sep 09 2025
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
I’m only familiar with 2 Gorillaz songs, Feels Good Inc. and Clint Eastwood. After listening to the Gorillaz album, I think I will stick to those two songs. It’s not bad music, but it isn’t great either. I don’t resonate with them as much as other artists, so about halfway through the album, it felt like a drag.
3
Sep 10 2025
Ellington at Newport
Duke Ellington
I was already dreading the 2 hours as soon as I saw it. I procrastinated on this, but all the talking is getting on my nerves. I just want to hear and judge the music. I used it as background noise and that’s how I made it through, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to this album again. I respect the heck out of Duke though because he had so much influence on some of my favorite musicians.
3
Sep 11 2025
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Joni Mitchell
Admittedly, I’m only familiar with Joni Mitchell’s original version of Big Yellow Taxi. Her voice is very distinctive and actually sort of reminds me of Karen Carpenter of the Carpenters. This was meh overall. Not awful, but not great either and not memorable.
2
Sep 12 2025
(What's The Story) Morning Glory
Oasis
I am only semi-familiar with Oasis’s song Wonderwall. I am not resonating with this group. So it gets a 1 for me as I didn’t want to finish this, but I chose to as I said I would listen to every album given me to in its entirety!
1
Sep 13 2025
OK Computer
Radiohead
Honestly dreaded listening to this one as well. I just don’t enjoy this type of music. I made it through the album though because the point was to listen and have a better understanding of music as a whole. I can appreciate that Radiohead is for particular individuals pallets, but it’s just not mine. It’s a 2 for me.
2
Sep 14 2025
Fifth Dimension
The Byrds
Of all the albums I’ve listened to so far, this definitely the most boring. I don’t get the “psychedelic” label as nothing about this is trippy or even remotely interesting. It was truly a drag to get through this. I didn’t even want it as background noise, but atlas, I made it through. I don’t know why this is recommended as a must listen… I wasn’t familiar with The Byrds before this and I’m 10000% certain I could’ve gone the rest of my days without ever hearing this. I’d be fine..
1
Sep 15 2025
Closer
Joy Division
When I played this album, I audibly said “What the heck is this??” I just finished this album and I still don’t know what to say. It’s just a 1 for me. No other comments necessary.
1
Sep 16 2025
Zombie
Fela Kuti
I had an insanely visceral reaction to this song. Never heard of Fela Kuti before this and while I respect his mission, it legit felt like my throat locked up. I couldn’t breathe. Not a fan.
1
Sep 17 2025
Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
Billy Bragg
I have no opinion. Nothing about this stuck out or was memorable. At the same time, it wasn’t the most awful thing I’ve heard so I suppose a 3 is fine. It’s just okay. The way Billy’s voice is, particularly in the first song was incredibly annoying though. It sounded like a scene kid style of singing, so obnoxious, kind of like “Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you” kind of annoying.
3
Sep 18 2025
Aladdin Sane
David Bowie
I haven’t heard Bowie besides a few lines of “Let’s Dance” and Mick Jagger’s and his version of Dancing in the Street. This was boring, but solid background music for getting my work done hehe.
2
Sep 19 2025
...Baby One More Time
Britney Spears
Despite knowing of Britney, I never went out of my way to listen to any of her songs. She’s talented and I’m hopeful that she’ll continue to improve mentally and emotionally!
4
Sep 20 2025
Fear Of A Black Planet
Public Enemy
Very poignant, especially giving the current political climate. I’m not incredibly familiar with Public Enemy, but this was solid.
5
Sep 21 2025
Garbage
Garbage
Just off the title alone, this seems like it will be interesting. Calling yourself Garbage and creating an album with the same title is certainly a choice. It’s hours after the fact and not a single song was memorable. Just a blah album and artist overall.
2
Sep 22 2025
Grace
Jeff Buckley
A lot of the albums that I’ve been suggested thus far are so underwhelming and forgettable. Welp, another one bites the dust.
2
Sep 23 2025
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
I don’t feel any particular way about this album. It’s was short and to the point. I suppose that’s all I have to add haha.
3
Sep 24 2025
Graceland
Paul Simon
Now this is something I can get behind! I’ve added The Boy In The Bubble and Graceland to my playlist! Paul Simon was my preferred artist in Simon & Garfunkel! This album was a delight!
5
Sep 25 2025
Public Image: First Issue
Public Image Ltd.
I don’t know what this is, but it’s just.. not good. It’s like uwuuuu religion sucks, edgey teen type aesthetic. No wonder I never heard of this or the Sex Pistols. This is the garbage they were putting out??? I don’t recommend anyone listen to this. Could’ve gone my whole life without ever hearing this album and I’d be fine…
1
Sep 26 2025
Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club
The ridiculously long albums tend to be amongst my least favorite. Over 2 hours is crazy. Just split it up into two albums if you must. Also, I’m not sure I do really grasp the concept of this album. Was it supposed to just be covers??
2
Sep 27 2025
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
The hard rock genre is truly my least favorite. All this hooting and hollering is just not my vibe… I can honestly say that I likely won’t check out anymore more of their music.
1
Sep 28 2025
american dream
LCD Soundsystem
Yawn. 🥱 I don’t understand the criterion that is used to compile this list, but so many of the albums that I’ve been recommended recently weren’t worth listening to…
1
Sep 29 2025
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
I don’t care for OutKast in general. Though, I suppose it’s good I’ve finally heard all of Hey Ya.
3
Sep 30 2025
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
I enjoy certain Rolling Stone songs, but this was not quite my hitting those notes. I don’t really resonate with this album.
1
Oct 01 2025
The Band
The Band
I am not a big country fan. I have few exceptions to that. The Band unfortunately doesn’t make that cut. I didn’t like any of the songs.
1
Oct 02 2025
Mask
Bauhaus
I was not a fan of the hooting and hollering that went on within this album. It was also a drag and annoyed me quite a bit.
1
Oct 03 2025
Apple Venus Volume 1
XTC
Okay so far it sounds like mariachi at the start.
OH WAIT THEY STARTED SINGING. Yeah no this is corny and idk how they have 13 albums lol.
Dictionary has got to be the most childish song I’ve ever heard grown men sing… stop it.
1
Oct 04 2025
Cloud Nine
The Temptations
Okay I love the Temptations, so I’m expecting to be wowed. We shall see.
I enjoyed this album. The Temps will always have some of my favorite songs!
5
Oct 05 2025
White Blood Cells
The White Stripes
I’ve only heard of the song Seven Nation Army. I wonder what the criterion is for these albums. Nothing about this seems influential.
2
Oct 06 2025
Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
I really enjoyed Suzanne and Winter Lady! This was a cool album.
4
Oct 07 2025
Paranoid
Black Sabbath
I will say that while I’ve heard of Ozzy and Black Sabbath, it’s not my favorite genre. However, I did kind of enjoy this! So that’s a win haha.
4
Oct 08 2025
Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes
I’m all for listening to music in a foreign language. This just… wasn’t it lol.
1
Oct 09 2025
D
White Denim
This was okay. I have no opinion
3
Oct 10 2025
Don't Stand Me Down
Dexys Midnight Runners
“Come on Eileen” is the only song I know from this group and prior to this, I realize I’ve never seen them before lol.
Yeah come on Eileen is the only song I needed to hear. I fear I can see why they were one hit wonders.
1
Oct 11 2025
Music From Big Pink
The Band
Oh Brother. Not this band again. I didn’t like them the first time. 😭
Okay update after I listened: I fear Chest Fever struck a cord for me. I will give them a 3 now lol
3
Oct 12 2025
Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
Just no. This was a waste a 36 minutes. The screeching hurt my ears.
1
Oct 13 2025
The Next Day
David Bowie
Not a huge Bowie fan, so we shall see how this goes.
Still not a huge Bowie fan haha
2
Oct 14 2025
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
I’ve never listened to Janelle Monáe before this. Unfortunately this is not my kind of music. But she’s a beautiful and talent woman!!
1
Oct 15 2025
Country Life
Roxy Music
This was unremarkable. Truly wasn’t worth the listen. I found myself wondering why I was listening to it, and I had only made it a quarter way through.
1
Oct 16 2025
New Boots And Panties
Ian Dury
2 hours is crazy. Just split it into two albums. They get docked a point just for that. Now onto the listening aspect…
Update post listening: the first song is crazy. Choosing to sing wake up and make love to me and saying “wake up in horny morning mood” is both beyond cringe and pitiful.
Overall, a terrible album and two hours I want back. On another note, shout out to the solid Brits of the 60s that released trailblazing music in the British Invasion (The Stones, The Beatles, and The Kinks) I’m sad for y’all that this is garbage that came after you.
1
Oct 17 2025
I’m a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
I am not a country fan, so this unfortunately didn’t strike a cord with me.
1
Oct 18 2025
In The Court Of The Crimson King
King Crimson
The album cover art creeps me out, so docked for that. Let’s see about to music now!!
Update: Not a fan….
1
Oct 19 2025
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
I’ve heard the name Willie Nelson. However, I hadn’t listened to anything before today. Unfortunately, I do not like country, but I will give this one a 3 despite that because Willie seems like a stand up guy!!
3
Oct 20 2025
Take Me Apart
Kelela
It’s just not my kind of music. It’s not terrible, but it’s not great. It’s all very one note and monotonous.
1
Oct 21 2025
A Night At The Opera
Queen
“You’re My Best Friend” is one of my favorite Queen songs. Also loved Bohemian Rhapsody. #LongLiveFreddieMercury
5
Oct 22 2025
Bert Jansch
Bert Jansch
I have no opinion. It wasn’t for me though.
1
Oct 23 2025
Catch A Fire
Bob Marley & The Wailers
I haven’t listened to much of Marley’s discography before this, but I really enjoyed this album!! Reggae is always a vibe.
4
Oct 24 2025
Bad Company
Bad Company
I don’t feel any particular way about this album as well.
3
Oct 25 2025
The Köln Concert
Keith Jarrett
I’m not sure how to feel about this as is.
3
Oct 26 2025
Skylarking
XTC
I didn’t care for XTC with the first album that was recommended for me to listen to. I feel the same way. Not a fan of the music.
2