Sep 06 2025
Dirt
Alice In Chains
This is not my preferred genre, but I definitely get why it’s considered a great album in the genre. Them Bones and Rooster stand out as the best songs. Impressive vocals - a bit abrasive for my taste but his voice is a great fit for this music. Lots of pain in his voice. The band is clearly talented; in particular, the drummer.
3
Sep 07 2025
Murmur
R.E.M.
Radio Free Europe is cool; nice bass line.
Pilgrimage has a Charlie Brown ass piano lick that I like.
Also like Sitting Still.
Hard to believe this came out in 1983 - sounds like 90s alternative. I liked it.
3
Sep 08 2025
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
This album has 2 undeniable classics on it. This was definitely solid gold for the average sock hop enjoyer. Not big into all the harmonies. Quality album. 4 stars.
4
Sep 09 2025
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
Immediately hooked by the first song. What the heck is this?!
This album is actually super sick. Super dark and creepy with that organ. Lenny was really going through it when he wrote this. Sounds like he’s already dead. 4 stars because I want to be conservative with giving out 5.
4
Sep 10 2025
Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon Jennings
I enjoyed the title track. That’s about it. It’s fine but honky tone really ain’t my thing.
2
Sep 11 2025
Foxbase Alpha
Saint Etienne
When the music kicked in on Only Love Can Break Your Heart, I turned the volume way up.
Never heard of the album or band before, but it’s really good.
Carnt Sleep and Nothing Can Stop Us were my other favorite tracks. I think some Jay Z might sample the piano in Carnt Sleep.
I’m a fan.
4
Sep 12 2025
The Scream
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2 songs in right now. One of the worst, most abrasive things I’ve ever listened to. I can’t believe there’s 40 more minutes of this. Who funded this?
I’d rather watch the Charlie Kirk video than listen to this again. 1 star.
1
Sep 13 2025
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Music isn’t bad but it’s not really for me. Album is waaaayyyy too long.
2
Sep 15 2025
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
This is really cool out of the gate. Somewhere between Louis Armstrong and Harry Belafonte. Basin Street Blues is a New Orleans classic. Buona Sera is a classic. This album rules. It’s a Coleman-ass album. 5 stars.
5
Sep 16 2025
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
I forgot to take notes while listening and I don’t remember anything about it. I know I didn’t like it.
2
Sep 17 2025
Morrison Hotel
The Doors
Excellent album. Bonus points for keeping it under 40 minutes. When I think of The Doors, LA Woman is the song and album that comes to mind but I might actually like this better. Less creepy and psychedelic but that’s cool. Roadhouse Blues is a good reminder that they can do it all.
I really love that Adrian Quesada album, Echo Hotel. I think this album is a clear influence for that project.
5 stars.
5
Sep 18 2025
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
The music is easy on the ear. A lot of love songs - I guess he’s in love with the red headed stranger. I really liked the piano on the last song. Not my cup of tea but I get why people like his music. 3 stars.
3
Sep 19 2025
Back In Black
AC/DC
Not a huge AC DC guy. It’s kinda loud and abrasive. That being said, I can’t knock their musical chops and the uniqueness of the vocals. There are a few popular anthems on this album that stand out, primarily due to the guitar and bass riffs imo. Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long, in particular. The part of the album between Hells Bells and Back in Black kinda just sounds the same. Then the album gets good with some really great guitar riffs. If you need to run through a brick wall, queuing up this album might help. Ending on Rock and Roll is Noise Pollution is incredibly hard - bonus points.
Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, but closer to 4.
4
Sep 20 2025
If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears
The Mamas & The Papas
The Mamas & The Papas are kind like the gay beach boys. That’s what I kept thinking. This is like that beach boys album but gay. It’s fine, easy to listen to. But it’s not very fun.
3
Sep 21 2025
Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
Cowbell on first song made me laugh.
Happy Alone is a cool song.
I feel like this came out at the same time as that Jet album, and Jet completely stole their shine.
2
Sep 22 2025
Trout Mask Replica
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
What the actual fuck is that? I feel like we’re getting punked on this one. I don’t think you can call this music. It’s a bunch of sounds that do t fit together, made by instruments that have never been tuned.
AWFUL. 1 star because they won’t allow 0.
1
Sep 23 2025
Surrealistic Pillow
Jefferson Airplane
It’s fine but it’s boring. I think I like 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds the best. There’s a few songs on here that make you say “oh yeah I know that song” but you’ll never choose to put them on again.
2
Sep 24 2025
Dirty
Sonic Youth
Some elements of music but mostly noise. Not for me.
2
Sep 25 2025
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
I liked it but I didn’t love it. A couple really good songs. What’s Golden stands out. I like boom bap and hip hop groups, but Jurassic 5 doesn’t have a standout MC. I think that’s why I’m not a huge fan. But I’m glad I listened and I did enjoy most of it. 3 stars.
3
Sep 26 2025
Exile In Guyville
Liz Phair
Woman. Walkman. Coffee shop. Seattle. Doesn’t know she’s a lesbian yet.
2
Sep 28 2025
Rubber Soul
Beatles
I liked it. The songs are silly but melodies are great. Drive My Car and The Word were probably my favorites. 14 songs and 35 minutes is pretty sick too. Good album. 4 stars.
4
Sep 29 2025
Hot Fuss
The Killers
One of my favorite albums. Great from the opening bass line on Jenny Was a Friend of Mine. Mr Brightside is the rock anthem of the century. I love every single song on this album. Favorites are All These Things That I’ve Done (a perfect rock song), Change Your Mind, and Jenny…
It’s cool that all the songs sound so different but the album still feels like one piece of work. The various parts of the songs and the way they transition through those parts is really amazing. Great percussion. Brandon Flowers is maybe the best vocalist of the last 20 years. All around greatness. 5 stars.
5
Sep 30 2025
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
I really liked this. Cool style of music - jazz/soul/psychedelic. Obviously one heck of a production. Almost sounds like a Quincy jones arrangement. Isaac has such a smooth voice that complements the music perfectly. Songs are longer than I’d like but I can deal.
4
Oct 01 2025
Trans Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Not into this electronic synth stuff. That being said, it could be a lot worse. It’s palatable but I’m glad it’s over.
2
Oct 02 2025
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
I liked the other AC/DC album a lot more. It had some cool guitar riffs that made it fun. This album felt like the same riff over and over. A formulaic “Kirkland brand” rock album.
2
Oct 03 2025
Beggars Banquet
The Rolling Stones
Opening song is a perfect rock and roll song. Love the guitar on No Expectations - I think Marcus King has borrowed that for one of his songs. I wasn’t expecting the direction the album went - delta blues and then basically honky tonk. Not my favorite Stones album, but one absolutely perfect song is worth a lot.
4
Oct 05 2025
Traffic
Traffic
Top notch piano/organ and guitar playing in this album. A few timeless classics - Feelin Alright, Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring, Medicated Goo. This was already a favorite album of mine and this isn’t the first time I’ve listened straight through. Big Winwood Guy and Traffic is my favorite Winwood project and this is my favorite Traffic album. Other guys in our group think it’s too out there but I love this shit.
5
Oct 07 2025
Hybrid Theory
Linkin Park
What was going on with us in this era of rap metal? Dark days. A couple songs that are kinda cool. Most of the album sounds the same. It’s better than Limp Bizkit?
2
Oct 08 2025
16 Lovers Lane
The Go-Betweens
Not really sure how to evaluate this album. Very much not my style. Kinda hated it.
2
Oct 09 2025
High Violet
The National
Doesn’t really move me one way or another. The background music of depression is how I would describe it. Wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever heard.
2
Oct 11 2025
Parklife
Blur
First song was great. The rest was pretty meh.
2
Oct 14 2025
The Band
The Band
Pretty good album with a few absolute classics. Thought I would like it more though. A bunch of songs that are fine and not really memorable. Still 4 stars
4
Oct 15 2025
A Seat at the Table
Solange
Sounds fine. Nothing really stands out in the album but also nothing that is abrasive or awful.
3