Sep 14 2025
Kimono My House
Sparks
Interesting listen. Reminded me of ABBA and Queen. I can see how modern “baroque pop” bands are influenced by this type of sound. Not something I’d probably come back to but not terrible.
3
Sep 15 2025
Metallica
Metallica
Classic. Certainly a bit less thrashy and more radio-friendly than their previous albums but still goes pretty hard. Monster riffs and ripping solos on pretty much every track.
4
Sep 16 2025
Harvest
Neil Young
Not really for me but I do recognize it as a classic country folk album. Very easy to listen to but not something that holds my attention.
3
Sep 17 2025
Hot Fuss
The Killers
Love this album. I had this on repeat during my college days and it still holds up 20 years later. The synth-y production helped open me up to bands beyond my typical punk and emo picks.
4
Sep 18 2025
Exodus
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Awesome album full of spirituality, longing, hope and love. The production is perfect and the whole thing just sort of flows as you listen.
4
Sep 19 2025
Sticky Fingers
The Rolling Stones
I’m not a big Rolling Stones fan but this album was enjoyable enough. The production was good and some interesting elements I wasn’t expecting like the horns on several tracks. I get the appeal but it’s not my thing.
3
Sep 20 2025
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
A nice, easy listen. Classic country western music with great storytelling.
3
Sep 21 2025
McCartney
Paul McCartney
Interesting LP; has a pretty raw and unfinished sound to it, like Paul walked into the studio with a few ideas and just started jamming. Beatles fans would be more into it.
3
Sep 22 2025
Nixon
Lambchop
This turned out to be a pleasant surprise; I had never heard of Lambchop and didn’t know what to expect. I liked the chamber pop style of instrumentation though the vocals were hit or miss for me. Reminded me of Destroyer or later Arctic Monkeys albums.
3
Sep 23 2025
Rock 'N Soul
Solomon Burke
Classic R&B and soul with some early rock and roll elements and great vocal performance. A little repetitive but overall a nice listen.
3
Sep 24 2025
Tapestry
Carole King
Love the vibe of this album. Great singer-songwriter, folk, and smooth 70s sounds across the track list. The production is decent but sometimes a little too high on the vocals but it works when it’s just her and the piano.
4
Sep 25 2025
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West
It’s a shame to have to do the “art vs. artist” mental gymnastics when thinking about an album like this. It’s an awesome record from front to back with great production and features. Probably my favorite of his and certainly one of his best.
4
Sep 26 2025
Green Onions
Booker T. & The MG's
Nice vintage rock and roll album. The title track is the most well known but the rest of the album holds up pretty well too.
3
Sep 27 2025
This Year's Model
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
This one was just OK for me. No real issues with the production or playing but the songs just didn’t grab me so I was a little bored by the end.
2
Sep 28 2025
The Yes Album
Yes
This album was a wild ride. Psychedelic prog rock with instrumental acoustic breaks that sound like you’re running through the English countryside? I’m here for it! Apparently Yes falls way off later in their discography but this one was very entertaining.
4
Sep 29 2025
Timeless
Goldie
Not bad. Has some good atmosphere and drum and bass lines but the songs and album as a whole goes on and on and on. The vibe is on point though.
3
Sep 30 2025
My Aim Is True
Elvis Costello
I liked this one way more than This Year’s Model. It just seemed more fun and a little more varied and interesting. Still not something I’d keep coming back to but not bad.
3
Oct 01 2025
Teenage Head
Flamin' Groovies
This one grew on me as I listened to it. Mick Jagger said this was better than Sticky Fingers but I think he was being too modest. At any rate it’s a decent bluesy rock album with some early punk vibes that come out in the raw performances. Not something I’d expect to come back to but overall not so bad.
3
Oct 02 2025
evermore
Taylor Swift
Relaxing and very well produced folk pop album. It follows some of the Taylor tropes that you find on most of her albums but does display a lot of mature songwriting ability. Perfect for a quiet October morning.
4
Oct 03 2025
Cafe Bleu
The Style Council
I started out really enjoying this as the first half is a mix of chilled out jazzy 80s pop rock. Then they jump into a pretty rough “rap” track and some more cliche goofy 80s pop sounds, finally picking back up on the last few tracks. Overall an interesting listen but sort of squandered some of its potential.
3
Oct 04 2025
Court And Spark
Joni Mitchell
Soft and cozy 70s singer songwriter folk. Fits in well with Paul Simon, James Taylor, et al. A little too poetic for me but undeniably well written and well executed.
3
Oct 05 2025
Take Me Apart
Kelela
I liked the space-y production on this but wasn’t super engaged with any particular song. I’m not a huge R&B fan so any album like this is going to fall a little flat for me, especially if all of the tracks are kind of similar. I can’t see myself coming back to it again.
2
Oct 06 2025
Vanishing Point
Primal Scream
Eh… interesting combination of psychedelic rock, electronic, trip hop? I didn’t really vibe with many of the tracks. Sort of felt like B-sides from the Matrix soundtrack or something. It’s a no for me.
2
Oct 07 2025
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Well I immediately thought of “art vs. artist” when I was listening to Kanye and it definitely came to mind here too. I gave MBDTF a 4 and this is undeniably a better album. It’s like a nuclear bomb of 80s pop and R&B. Near perfect and easy to see why it’s the top selling album of all time.
5
Oct 08 2025
Boy In Da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
The jump off for UK Grime! Bold, brash, energetic, and a bit chaotic but always entertaining. It goes a bit long but overall a good listen.
4
Oct 09 2025
Rock Bottom
Robert Wyatt
What is this?? Experimental jazz folk!? A little too dissonant and all over the place for me. Reading about the history of the album helped contextualize it better for me but I won’t pretend I actually enjoyed it. Artistic for sure but not for me.
2
Oct 10 2025
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics
The title track is really the best one. There are some other decent ones but I was disappointed that the rest of the songs didn’t hit nearly as hard.
3
Oct 11 2025
C'est Chic
CHIC
Try not to dance when you listen to this. It’s fun, funky, pure 70s disco pop. A few songs go on a little long but overall a good album.
3
Oct 12 2025
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
Spirit
Decent psychedelic prog rock, but not particularly memorable.
3
Oct 13 2025
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Riffs for days, solos rip throughout the project. The lyrics are pretty standard sex, drugs, and rock and roll type stuff. But if you take it for what it is, it’s pretty easy to jam out to.
4
Oct 14 2025
There's No Place Like America Today
Curtis Mayfield
Soft, warm, soulful.
3
Oct 15 2025
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
A modern rap masterpiece. Raw, poetic, and unfiltered while still listenable. I still prefer the storytelling style in Good Kid Maad City but this is a high water mark for Kendrick. Hip hop as a true art form.
5
Oct 16 2025
Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
A nice blend of R&B and folk/singer-songwriter tracks. Her voice really stands out among the more subdued instrumentals. I liked the vibe but it didn't blow me away.
3
Oct 17 2025
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Genesis
I can generally get into prog-rock but this was little too theatrical and drawn out for me. Some great moments for sure but I had trouble staying with them throughout the whole thing.
3
Oct 18 2025
James Brown Live At The Apollo
James Brown
Soulful and energetic, you can practically feel the buzz of the crowd. It’s a nice, tight performance with James Brown conducting. Not something I would typically listen to, but I enjoyed it.
3
Oct 19 2025
London Calling
The Clash
Awesome album. Despite the long run time there’s plenty of variety across the track list. So many cool influences contributing to this foundational punk record.
5
Oct 20 2025
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
Easy 5. Raw production and grimey flows over the whole album add up to an amazing experience. Legendary crew and top-tier hip hop album.
5
Oct 21 2025
Moondance
Van Morrison
Nice and easy listening, with some interesting sonic elements in the mix. A little more soulful than typical folk singer-songwriter stuff, and has some jazz touches here and there too. Not something I'd likely come back to, but decent overall.
3
Oct 22 2025
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
This album basically defined indie rock in the early 2000s. Take Me Out still bangs 20+ years later. Easy and fun to jam out to and most of the tracks are consistently good.
4
Oct 23 2025
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
Lupe Fiasco
This feels like a snapshot of a very specific time in rap history. Lots of Chicago artists coming through with these big, beautifully produced records. It doesn’t hold up quite as well as some of its contemporary counterparts but pretty great for a debut album.
4
Oct 24 2025
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys
I liked the new wave vibe on some of the tracks. Others felt more like a precursor to that early 90s electronic music sound that I personally find a bit grating. Decent, but I’m not going to listen to it again.
3
Oct 25 2025
Blue Lines
Massive Attack
Some of these tracks were pretty killer. I can hear the influence in groups like the Streets (Unfinished Sympathy) and Gorillaz (Five Man Army). Others felt a little too dated and corny. I’m not big on trip hop but I still enjoyed the album for the most part.
3
Oct 26 2025
Talking Heads 77
Talking Heads
Off-kilter but still melodic, this album is quite a ride. Steel drum on the first track was wild. You can hear the beginnings of lots of different genres here: new wave, punk, art rock with a pop flair. Like The Smiths but more weird and less sad. David Byrne’s vocals can be a little much at times but you can feel the anxious energy pouring out. Great debut album for a hugely influential band.
4
Oct 27 2025
Quiet Life
Japan
Goth new wave with saxophones! Actually pretty interesting considering it came out in 1979. I like the synths and the production overall.
3
Oct 28 2025
Dirt
Alice In Chains
I don’t really get the appeal of Alice In Chains. Maybe overexposure to them from my local “alternative rock” radio station when I was younger? I found it a bit tiresome to get through the whole thing.
2
Oct 29 2025
Slayed?
Slade
The dudes on the cover are already giving it a half thumbs-down. I found this boring, repetitive, uninteresting, even obnoxious at times. I couldn't wait to turn it off.
1