The Next Day: boring ass dad rock Dirty Boys: cool groove cool vibe but it's just okay The Stars (Are Out Tonight): literally this is a suburban dad jamming with his golf buddies in the garage. like local worship band level uncool Love is Lost: starting to accept that this album might just be ass. why does the mix feel so empty? it's doing the song that's there a disservice because it sounds like cheeks and nothing is hitting with any force Where Are We Now?: his vocals sound nice on this. it's just a cheesy piano ballad but I'm not mad at it. reminds me a little bit of Shakey Graves' more recent stuff. Valentine's Day: first song I actually like, nice hook and the extra little guitar riff after the chorus is gongeous. catchy If You Can See Me: this shit is corny as fuckkkk. The Mars Volta for even lamer people I'd Rather Be High: hate this Boss of Me: I like this one. something about it feels off-kilter in a cool way. Dancing Out In Space: definitely was into it when the song first kicked in but the vocals nuked that entirely How Does The Grass Grow?: ummmm yaaaaa ya ya yaaaaa ya ya yayayayaaaaa (You Will) Set The World On Fire: it's just so unremarkable. sounds like it's from a musical You Feel So Lonely You Could Die: extremely decent song, sounds like some of his older stuff. cheesy ballads are 2/2 on this album Heat: love the spacey hypnotic atmosphere but it just doesn't go anywhere interesting enough to suit me _____ SCORE: 3/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: --

Girls & Boys: sploinky a little bit. the chorus is so cunty, I love the queerness of it. I've never listened to Blur before so I wasn't sure what to expect but this is a lot of fun Tracy Jacks: love the snare. it's not bad but it's kind of repetitive. End of a Century: weird chord progression on the verses (positive). I like this song but I wish the chorus gave a little more. Parklife: title track(!) so much fun, it had me smiling. really charming. Bank Holiday: goofy lil punk song. nothing incredible but it's a super fun cut and it makes me excited for other left-turns on the record. Badhead: inoffensive and mid-tempo The Debt Collector: polka? oh it's actually just polka for real Far Out: this is so funky, what an odd track. acoustic circus alien? I can't think of any direct comparisons which is pretty cool. To The End: it's alright but it's a little hokey. I like the chorus. shoutout to the circus music break during the bridge London Loves: ooooooo what is this? LOVE the way it comes in. really liking the sound/vibe of this one. catchy. Trouble in the Message Centre: super duper cool. I want to say it sounds like DEVO but I don't actually know what they sound like Clover Over Dover: this shit sounds like the Goosebumps theme song. I don't feature the verses but the rest is interesting Magic America: I like it but I was already starting to get sick of the chorus by the end of the song so I'm not sure how replayable it is. Jubilee: midpoint between punk and dad rock. chorus hits This is a Low: psychedelic + moody. this one eats Lot 105: roller coaster tycoon reggae. cartoon theme music. ending the album with this is so funny like what was the reason ___ SCORE: 7/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Girls & Boys, Parklife, London Loves, Trouble in the Message Centre, Jubilee, This is a Low

two Blur albums in a row out of 1000 is insane. it's prestidigitation For Tomorrow: really like the production on this, although that might just be the remaster. I respect a lalalalalala chorus. they love to make a relatively straightforward pop song with just a handful of weird twists and choices and I think it works most of the time, there was a lot of the same on Parklife Advert: punky. kind of a Weezer vibe? I dig the guitar riff and the energy, this one's gonna be stuck in my head Colin Zeal: he's pleasing himself he's pleasing himself aaaaaaaaaaaa (this is a pretty cool song, the chorus is a little too repetitive for me so I don't know if it'll stick but I was entertained) Pressure on Julian: these vocals do not sound good at all. the lyrics/vocal delivery kind of made me cringe at times too and I'm not even really a lyrics guy. appreciate the swing but it missed me Star Shaped: vocals are a step up from the last track but like...only one step. not a huge fan of this one Blue Jeans: the drums sound soooooo good. the song itself is just okay, I want to like it more than I do but it just doesn't quite click Chemical World: that guitar tone is bananas like actually. this is a cool one, it hooked me more and more as it went along which is always cool for a song that's longer like this. 0/0 because the hurdy gurdy ass outro was only two minutes of the song and not all six Sunday Sunday: not feeling it much. like The Hoosiers if they were less good Oily Water: they went stupid on the production for this one, that skittery glitchy effect on the guitars is so sick. I like how much they let this song breathe, the last two or three minutes are almost completely instrumental Miss America: they put this song in a cave. feels 10 minutes long Villa Rosie: some really solid WOOHOOs on this one. everything else is just okay Coping: filler. sounds decent but doesn't do that much Turn It Up: this song isn't bad, maybe a little stagnant Resigned: kinda dull. crazy outro though for no reason it's hard to not compare the two albums getting them one right after the other. I think Parklife is a slightly better album with better hooks but I prefer the sonic palette of this one overall. this one appeals to my personal tastes more but the songwriting isn't quite as strong. also Parklife is just purely more fun, this album is a little more serious and moody (which I often prefer, but Parklife has a charm to it that this record doesn't really) __ SCORE: 6.5/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: For Tomorrow, Advert, Chemical World, Oily Water

first album that I know for sure is like a classic classic so I'm excited to hear what all the fuss is about Five Years: cool opener, love a slow build that actually has a payoff. surprised by the screaming, didn't know he was chill like that Soul Love: oh this chorus eatssss. love the lounge-y groove. Moonage Daydream: the vocals are chewing hard on this album. this is what I was expecting to get from a Bowie record (positive) Starman: the mix on this is out of fucking control. good song It Ain't Easy: I love how hair metal his voice is here, and the chorus hits like a truck. sounds like a classic but it's one of the least listened tracks on the album. Lady Stardust: vocals are the star again and again. it's good but it's not a hit to me Star: sounds so much like Billy Joel. or maybe Billy Joel sounds like this, I don't actually know who did it first Hang on to Yourself: insane that this song is over fifty years old. a British post-punk band would drop this shit today zero hesitation. Ziggy Stardust: this is like when people make fun of prog rock. really love the mix on this one though Suffragette City: the guitar tones are suuuuuper nice. great chorus + great energy, big fan of this one Rock 'n' Roll Suicide: his nonchalant delivery at the start really stands out from the rest of the album and then it just builds and builds in intensity until it boils over. this song is fucking amazing genuinely. happy to say that I was not disappointed by this one, I completely understand why it gets glazed so hard. not everything on here is to my taste but the quality is undeniable, and I feel like the songs that I liked will be growers __ SCORE: 8/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Soul Love, Moonage Daydream, Starman, It Ain't Easy, Suffragette City, Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

I know this is the dude from The White Stripes but I've never heard any of his solo stuff, so I'm interested to see what he's up to. Missing Pieces: Modest Mouse if they were ass Sixteen Saltines: definitely like the energy on this more than the first track but it's still not really clicking for me. I think I don't like his voice that much, at least not the way it's mixed here Freedom at 21: the vocals are giving Mindless Self Indulgence. this is a cool song, my favorite so far Love Interruption: the lyrics are compelling, the song is just okay Blunderbuss: it's fine Hypocritical Kiss: it's fine, lyrics are kinda stilted to me Weep Themselves To Sleep: boring as hell, no part of this works for me I'm Shakin': it's like a parody of Elvis and it just sounds corny to me, it doesn't have the swagger and charisma that this kind of song needs. YOU GOT ME NOIVOUS is funny though Trash Tongue Talker: it has some redeeming qualities but I still don't like it. feels like a song that men in sunglasses who record Facebook manifestos in their trucks would listen to Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy: something about this album just doesn't feel authentic to me. it's aping older artists but not in a way that innovates or improves upon it. it feels like an imitation not an homage. I Guess I Should Go To Sleep: this is the least listened song on the album on Spotify, which makes sense. Shakey Graves if he was ass On And On And On: it's whatever Take Me With You When You Go: at least this one was interesting, the switch up halfway through was cool. still not really into it, some of those vocals are roughhhh not really featuring this one. it's not THAT bad, it's just uninteresting for the most part and it doesn't sound that good to my ear. ++ the comments above about feeling like an imitation __ SCORE: 5/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Freedom at 21

The View From the Afternoon: fun song, got me excited to hear the rest of the album. random ska break *I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor: really good song, stupid catchy. wish it had a little more grit maybe but that's not a negative, just personal preference. it definitely has a vibe and a presence regardless *Fake Tales Of San Francisco: enjoyed this one a lot. I feel like I don't have a lot to say about these tracks because they're not particularly unique, they just do this sound really well *Dancing Shoes: high energy, aptly titled. reminds me of Bloc Party which tracks since this was around the same time *You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me: Fall Out Boy ass title. random comparison but this reminds me so much of a specific song by The Bobby Lees, maybe Dig Your Hips? love the parts where the guitars kick in full blast, had me bobbing my head along for sure *Still Take You Home: pretty similar to the last song so I also like it (maybe a little better), but they're basically interchangeable Riot Van: feels like an interlude, nice to have a little break but nothing special to me *Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured: the bass line/guitar riff during the verses fuckin rocks. love the bridge too. great song *Mardy Bum: this is fantastic honestly. sometimes a song just has some unidentifiable thing that makes it feel like a classic and this has that to me *Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But...: they cranked up the distortion on this one (thank God). the build during the instrumental break goes crazy, I wanted them to keep at it for like two more full minutes. *When The Sun Goes Down: that guitar riff is such ear candy. thought it would be kind of a snoozer from the start but it's energy on energy on energy. love this one *From The Ritz To The Rubble: chorus is massiveeeeeee, fuzzy dance-y punk-y goodness. I keep expecting to find some filler but it's truly all killer straight through A Certain Romance: love that twinkly guitar tone. has a bit of a ska feel again with the guitar plucks on the upbeats. glad it has a big payoff towards the end because aside from that it's a bit whelming for an album closer this is my favorite album so far, easily. it's sort of set up to win by being post-2000's indie rock which is not only my bread but my butter as well, whereas everything else has been stuff I wouldn't have listened to on my own. this is basically a zero skip album because it's consistently solid throughout even though not much of it is remarkable. the couple songs I didn't save were still good, but I'm okay just hearing them if I decide to spin the entire record (which I probably will). also the vocalist sounds like a douchebag but that's par for the course with all these rock albums __ SCORE: 8/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor, Fake Tales Of San Francisco, Dancing Shoes, You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me, Still Take You Home, Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured, Mardy Bum, Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But..., When The Sun Goes Down, From The Ritz To The Rubble

this is the first band that I have never even heard of, so that's exciting. based on the cover and the year, I'm guessing this is going to be a psychedelic moment. Hungry Freaks, Daddy: interesting, not sure what to think about it. it's pretty bad but it feels like it's in an intentional confrontational way, like proto-punk? it has political lyrics as well which makes me think this album is on here because it was influential in that way, if that's the case that's super neat. I Ain't Got No Heart: again, not something I would really listen to but they keep making choices that are so interesting for an album from the 60's (the pig squealing and screaming guitars at the end???). Who Are The Brain Police?: throwing this one to my "extremely bad songs to trip to" playlist immediately. strange strange track Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder: pretty standard doo-wop ballad type deal but it definitely feels like it's ironic + poking fun at the genre, especially the last verse Motherly Love: maybe writing a song about dating/fucking a barely 18 year old girl by comparing it to a parent-child relationship is not the move. especially not a boring song How Could I Be Such A Fool: decent one. I can't really get into the sound of it but there's something there for sure. Wowie Zowie: this is such a stupid song lol. "I don't even care if you shave your legs" feminist icon + very generous of him You Didn't Try To Call Me: what happened to all the experimental stuff at the start of the album? sounds like the Price is Right theme song but it builds into something really cool about halfway through Anyway The Wind Blows: this one's catchy, easy to listen to I'm Not Satisfied: "maybe I'll just kill myself, I just don't care no more" real shit. it's like darksided Billy Joel. interesting track You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here: one of the dorkiest songs I've ever heard. kazoo solo. YEEUHHH! Trouble Every Day: harmonica loud as hell in the mix. not sure the political analysis holds up today but it's dope how it cements the song in its time. he had a little bit of white guilt before having a little bit of white guilt was cool. Help, I'm A Rock: dude sounds like the sample from Mercy by Kanye. this is maybe an insane thing to say but I can see the through-line from this to something like Chat Pile today. It Can't Happen Here: when people tell me they have ADHD this is what I imagine is going on inside their brain. I respect the experimentation even though I hate it. pretty objectively one of the worst songs I've ever heard The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet: 12.5 minute song, locking in. this is the craziest sheet of lyrics I've ever seen, bro is post-verbal. it is truly just noises but I guess every other song is too. second addition to my "extremely bad songs to trip to" playlist conflicted on this album. I didn't actually enjoy a single song on here but I enjoyed getting to hear it and I appreciate it for what it is. it pushes boundaries and provokes in a lot of ways, and there's experimentation on here that telegraphs so many different directions that music ended up going in. it's the first record I've gotten that feels like it's genuinely influential and moving the culture forward instead of just a collection of good songs from a point in time. cool stuff __ SCORE: 3/10 ADDED TO (my actual) PLAYLIST: --

*See No Evil: this is a vibe. it's punk and it sounds good for its age, really really like it Venus: the guitar parts have been pretty intricate on both songs, like starting to have a suggestion of math rock. they're definitely stealing the show. enjoyed this one too, it reminds me of some of Crack Cloud's stuff Friction: this track is a little less successful. the guitar work is still dope but the vocals + lyrics are a miss for me *Marquee Moon: 10.5 minute song, locking in. this sounds like half the post-punk coming out today. also you could tell me the instrumental break is from a King Gizzard song and I would believe you without hesitation. overstays its welcome a smidge but it's good Elevation: love the moodiness and the sad country song guitars in the verses but the chorus is cheeks genuinely. Guiding Light: Cameron Winter heard this song and said yep that's the one. it's not bad but it doesn't do that much. Prove It: I'm just having a hard time with his voice on a lot of these tracks. I like the songs but his vocal performance is dragging them down a bit. *Torn Curtain: funky guitar tone (complimentary). the chorus is great, the piano is giving it to me. reminds me of Pistolita a bit. not sure why this is the least listened track, it might be the best song on the album this was a cool one. even though some of the songs fell flat for me, I listen to so much modern music that clearly drew from this wellspring so it's right up my alley. the guitar work throughout is consistently super sick, it's always holding it down even on the songs I otherwise didn't feature. fun listen __ SCORE: 7/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: See No Evil, Marquee Moon, Torn Curtain

*Vicious: not bad, it's a cool vibe. like David Bowie x Viagra Boys. the lyrics are so straightforward that it kind of makes me laugh e.g. "You're not the kind of person that I'd even want to meet" Andy's Chest: what the hell is this dude talkin about *Perfect Day: I dig this one. it has the earnestness you need for a love ballad like this, his voice sounds great too Hangin' 'Round: it's alright. it definitely is a song. Walk On The Wild Side: this one's okay, I think the lyrics are interesting but it's not really my thing sonically. the casual spoken word thing is always a tough sell for me. also the GIRLS OF COLOR go do-do-do-do-do-do, it's 2025 Make Up: kinda gay Satellite of Love: this album is just boring me to death unfortunately. the last minute or so is pretty cool though. Wagon Wheel: watusi. one of the better songs on here I guess New York Telephone Conversation: musical theater moment I'm So Free: it's fine Goodnight Ladies: monsters inc. theme song I feel like there's literally a million albums that sound like this, I just don't understand why this one is especially important or influential. didn't leave that much of an impression on me, although I dig the openly queer lyrics on a couple songs, we love to see a little transgression. it's not bad but it's just not a sound I find particularly enjoyable so there's not really any way around that. __ SCORE: 5/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Vicious, Perfect Day

*That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2: the vocals are smooooooth. I'm pretty sure I've heard this song before? guitar tone in the solo goes sicko, the mix in general is really really nice on the ears. *Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight: this song is incredible. feels like I'm going to be saying this a lot but the vocals are seriously stupid good, dude ate chewed and digested this entire track. If You Were There: this one's decent. nothing wrong with it, the melody just doesn't hook me the same as the other tracks so far. lyrics are cute *You Walk Your Way: love the groove on this. dope song. super solid songwriting and great performances from everyone *Listen to the Music: LOVE the groove on this, stankface city. wait, is this a cover??? or did another band do a famous cover of this? this shit rules. bassline in the outro is crazy cuckoo *What It Comes Down To: such a wholesome lil love song. they really know how to lock into a groove and just let it rip *Sunshine (Go Away Today): oh this is a funky one. digging this one a lot just because it has a different vibe to a lot of the other stuff on the record, a little more experimental with the soundscape. vocal performance is out of control once again *Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2: woooooooow, just absolutely gorgeous. levitating off the couch a bit. I'm not usually a guitar solo person but this one is essential to the song *The Highways of My Life: beautiful closer. the key change in the the refrain is a nice moment this album is good as hell. the quality and the craftsmanship and the talent is undeniable. I think a lot of classic albums require you to put them in context to appreciate them for what they are (i.e. "it was groundbreaking when it came out"), but this is music that's just GOOD and so much fun to listen to. it was great when they dropped it, it's great fifty years later, and it'll still be great in another fifty years when we're fighting in the water wars __ SCORE: 9/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, You Walk Your Way, Listen to the Music, What It Comes Down To, Sunshine (Go Away Today), Summer Breeze, Pts. 1 & 2, The Highways of My Life

I have never heard of this band or this album. no idea what to expect but it's 20 songs and an hour and a half long so rock opera sounds about right *Days of Graduation: extremely interested. the lyrics are evocative and compelling, they give you a character and a sense of place instantly. ominous sound. Ronnie and Neil: hate these vocals. AC/DC with strep throat. please God don't do this for the rest of the album, you will crush my hopes and dreams. I also don't know anything about Lynyrd Skynyrd so the references are all going over my head. 72 (This Highway's Mean): different vocal style. phew. the song is a nothingburger for me though Dead, Drunk and Naked: still really enjoying the songwriting and the lyricism but I just...hate how it sounds. chorus nibbles a bit though *Guitar Man Upstairs: this track is so much fun. tons of energy and the tale about a guy who is seemingly only bigoted against guitar players is hilarious. Birmingham: snoozer. zzzzzz The Southern Thing: turns out "the southern thing" is class consciousness. if that ain't what southern pride is to you you missed the fucking boat brother *Three Great Alabama Icons: based based based based based based. one thing about this album is that regardless of if I dig the music itself, I am always excited to hear what he's going to say next. "George Wallace died back in '98 and he's in hell now." "Fortunately for him, the devil is also a southerner..." *Wallace: stop! stop! he's already dead! writing a country song about a racist politician burning in hell is everything. they dragged the fuck outta him Zip City: it's whatever Moved: this one has an unique sound, all reverb-y and moody and lo-fi. the vocals are just a tough sell on almost all of these tracks. Let There Be Rock: switch out the singer and this could be a Wednesday song, specifically reminds me of Chosen to Deserve with the verses about using drugs and doing stupid shit as a teenager. good song, just not my thing Road Cases: it's fine *Women Without Whiskey: songwriting is stellar on this one, so many hard-hitting lines. "I know the bottle ain't to blame and I ain't trying to, cause it don't make you do a thing, it just lets you. And when I'm six feet underground I'll need a drink or two...and I'll miss you" OKAY Plastic Flowers on the Highway: r/fuckcars. it's fine Cassie's Brother: this is decent, I like the sound of it better than a lot of stuff on here. ooooooo that boy is funky Life in the Factory: Lynyrd Skynyrd lore dump Shut Up And Get On The Plane: "Dead is dead and it ain't no different than walking around if you ain't living. Living in fear's just another way of dying before your time." OKAY Greenville to Baton Rouge: I actually like his vocals here. jamming out like crazy towards the end. *Angels and Fuselage: amazing closer. perfect counterpart to Shut Up And Get On The Plane. your perspective can switch up real quick when you're actually face to face with your mortality. once again blown away by the lyricism, it's so...efficient? dense? it packs in so much to chew on in so few words. "Friends in the swamp, friends on the ground, friends in the trees. Angels and fuselage." I love how authentically southern this album feels, like it's clearly someone who knows the references and the nuances and the history and the culture inside and out to experiment with it in this way and to draw all of these connections. it's a far cry from the formulaic culture-war pop-country type stuff that I grew up hearing. and this dude had some shit to SAY. seriously compelling lyrics and storytelling throughout, and so many interesting ideas at play. the songwriter has a way of laying out these beautiful vignettes so effortlessly, so evocative but it rarely feels like it's trying too hard. this is a tough one to rate because I don't actually LIKE it sonically, but I'm also kind of blown away by it and I will remember this album for a very long time. they probably could've chopped a few of the more mid tracks though __ SCORE: 7/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: Days of Graduation, Guitar Man Upstairs, Three Great Alabama Icons, Wallace, Women Without Whiskey, Angels and Fuselage