Growing up as a child in the 80s, I think Purple Rain was too sophisticated for me to appreciate. I certainly enjoyed listening to it now as a seasoned 47yr old. And it made me wonder what it would have been like to be a teen in the 80s instead of a kid.
Of course, When Doves Cry is amazing but the standout today for me was Baby I’m a Star.
01-08-2026
Meh. I didn’t dislike this as much as I thought I would but I didn’t like it either. While I enjoy Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, I never really got into Neil Young. His voice is a bit too whiny for me and the music all blends together. Nothing for my ears to hold onto.
Standout song: Walk On.
01-09-2026
My puzzle nook, The Tree of Life 500pc
Can’t do it. I detest this music. I tried but I just can’t.
01-10-2026
Hell yeah. Now we’re talking! Brought me back to my southern roots as a kid growing up in burgeoning Norcross, GA. Good fuckin times.
Enjoyed and appreciated the entire album. Hard to pick a standout song but I’ll go with “Things Goin’ On” - the piano and bass guitar got me good.
Makes me feel sorry for anyone who didn’t spend a decent amount of time in the south. Gotta live it to really get it.
01-10-2026
Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood, but I did not like this album as much as I thought I would. I am tired and it’s a super yucky cold rainy day.
Anyway, although this was only 39 minutes it felt a lot longer and I couldn’t really get into it.
Standout song: Heart of Glass - sure, I e heard it heaps before but it’s a gem. The rest? Meh.
01-11-2026
Fun! I cranked out a quick & dirty workout this afternoon listening to it and it helped keep me pumped.
I won’t lie, the songs started to run together for me but of course the ones I already knew stood out more. I actually enjoyed this more than expected but I will give some credit to the endorphins from working out. Not sure I would listen to this in entirety again. Just a select song or two is enough for me.
Standout song: Pretty Vacant
01-12-2026
Good shit. It’s a classic for a reason. Heard some news songs and liked them all. Could listen to on repeat easily.
Not much to say… great voices, great lyrics, all well done. Made me feel comfy and warm.
Standout song: 49 Bye-Byes
01-13-2026
Well this was fucking fun! I am embarrassed to admit I had never heard of this band… but based on the year and album cover art, I was pretty sure I’d like it. And it surpassed expectations by far!
Definitely got some Rocky Horror Picture show vibes… it’s that fun intersection of rock and drama and performance and all that jazz. Loved the energy, mix of instrumentation and immediate catchiness of nearly all the songs. Super hard to pick just one… so I will allow two this time!
Standout: Gang Bang and The Last of the Teenage Idols (although I think the latter is probably their popular song, I’d never heard it so I’m allowed to pick!)
01-14-2026
Honestly, I don’t have a lot to say except I was excited when this album popped up next but disappointed when I listened to it. It wasn’t bad or anything, it just felt underwhelming. And I like U2. Or thought I did. I’ve listened to most of the albums at least twice up to this point but I don’t want to re-listen to this. Meh.
Standout: “40”
01-15-2026
Nope. I got seconds into the first two songs before I had to skip them. I know the song Southern Man and I didn’t hate that because it’s not just Neil singing. I cannot stand his voice alone. It is awful. Truly terrible. Whiny, abrasive, pathetic. I can see why people like certain music, artists, bands, etc. but I have never understood his popularity. When I hear him sing it makes me want to punch something - preferably his face to shut him up. I wish I could leave negative stars as a review.
01-16-2026
Awesome sauce! This is what I was hoping would happen with this journey - I’d find an album/artist I didn’t know and end up being a new fan. And that is exactly what happened with T. Rex’s The Slider and T. Rex the band. I’m sure there are many influences for them and I won’t try to list them but I loved it all and will definitely add to my rotation!
Hard to pick a fave and of course the song The Slider was excellent. But I’ll go with:
Standout: Chariot Choogle
01-17-2026
Hell yeah fuck yeah all the yeahs!! So damn good!! I wish I could rate this with MORE stars - it's that amazing. Decades later, it still stands the test of time and then some. And while I like to pick a "standout" song that isn't the most popular, it is really really difficult to not choose Panama City. I mean, come on, who doesn't rock the fuck out to that? And Sweet Child of Mine? CLASSIC. Anyway, I obviously loved this and these guys were absolute kings of their day - talented, passionate and life-changing.
Standout (that is not Panama City or Sweet Child of Mine or Welcome to the Jungle): Rocket Queen :)
