Sep 15 2025
Music Has The Right To Children
Boards of Canada
“Orange! Yeah, that’s right!” (Aquarius)
Chill vibes, but also some audio clips that definitely make some of the pieces veer closer into the creepy (like the vibes I get from Aphex Twin and their album covers).
Overall, would listen to some/most of this again, especially in a larger collection of ambient/electronic vibes.
4
Sep 16 2025
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
While it feels a bit dated and lackluster at points now, the influential nature, especially its time, of it is clear. I think most of the appeal for me comes from Lou Reed’s voice, while I kind of strongly dislike the Nico songs. The first 30-seconds of each song is good and fun, but then it feels like they just keep going after that. “Heroin” is a classic though and an exception to the rule.
4
Sep 18 2025
Dummy
Portishead
Strong 3
Was originally skeptical upon the first minute or so, but got more into it in time. Didn’t leave much of an impression beyond being a chill 90s vibe that I was cool.
Fun to come across “Glory Box”, which I’ve been aware of/heard for a long time.
3
Sep 19 2025
Hot Buttered Soul
Isaac Hayes
Solid 4
Groovy from front to back
4
Sep 22 2025
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Solid 4 (elevated by high highs, but otherwise would be solid 3).
For me, the highs are pretty high (typically the more folk-y songs like "Blowin' in the Wind", "Girl from the North Country", " A Hard Rain's A-Going to Fall", "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right") and the rest, especially the more bluesy stuff, was overall just fine.
The first full Dylan album I listened through and I realized his voice didn't bother me as much here as when I've listened to single songs from him in isolation. Not sure if it's just this album or if you need to sink into the world of his voice.
4
Sep 23 2025
The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem
Strong 3 / Weak 4
I understand the (maybe) satire and use of persona(s) on the album, but still, some of these lines are pretty… intense 😬. It does sonically sound pretty decent.
3
Sep 29 2025
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Soft 5.
I would absolutely fuck with this if I was around in 1969. I also absolutely fuck with this now.
5
Oct 02 2025
Sunshine Hit Me
The Bees
Strong 3
Undeniably chill vibes, but not much else. Was very down in the beginning, but then not much more came of it.
3
Oct 03 2025
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
Solid 3
Just vibes, but didn't do much for me beyond Freedom (classic!). The man has an undeniably good voice though.
3
Oct 06 2025
C'est Chic
CHIC
Solid 4
C’est chic indeed! Some of the tracks definitely feel like they go on for a while, which can feel a touch long for a casual listen, but I know that would absolutely slap on a dance floor.
4
Oct 07 2025
Coat Of Many Colors
Dolly Parton
Solid 5.
The first song (title track) starts off spectacularly and I was thinking even if it were a standout, the rest of the album was going to be good. Turns out the whole thing is spectacular.
5