Two absolute gems from 1955. Can't see anything topping them on my 1955 chart ever.
Hmm, tempting...
I'm finishing up year ten right now. So I'm thinking maybe I could do a second lap through the first decade of this project before I move on to 1965, especially because those years have been underrepresented in my collection. In that case I would be accepting recommendations from everyone for 1955-1964. For quick reference of what I've already listened to, I've added the master list to my signature. _________________ Join us in the canon game :) / Add me on RYM
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Any other opinions? Should I do a second lap of 1955-64 now, or keep going straight ahead and revisit them after I reach the present day? _________________ Join us in the canon game :) / Add me on RYM
Ok, I will do a second lap and listen to Ramblin' Man in the process. But I'm going to keep the starting year at 1955 so this project continues to cover an even 60 years. Thank you for the 1954 recs though! I'll stash them away for future reference.
Ok, I will do a second lap and listen to Ramblin' Man in the process. But I'm going to keep the starting year at 1955 so this project continues to cover an even 60 years. Thank you for the 1954 recs though! I'll stash them away for future reference.
Btw that Sarah Vaughan album is already in my 1955 list due to the dates being different on RYM.
Sounds good! 😁
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Absolutely love this. Better than its more acclaimed predecessor. Not only is it his most political album, but the messages are delivered sharply. It's not my favorite Dylan record (Blood On The Tracks), but it's not far behind either. 4.5/5
And again, a story of regression. There's a lot of material on this that is throwaway or corny, which is a shame because the better material ("My Back Pages" & "It Ain't Me Babe") really shines. 3.5/5
I'm in the minority here, but I like this better than Night Beat. Yes, it doesn't work quite as well as an album, but the individual songs are better, and this features a lot of his most classic material. 4/5
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1964 Results:
GOLD MEDAL
Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica - The Ronettes 4.5/5
SILVER MEDAL
The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan 4.5/5
BRONZE MEDAL
Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes 4.5/5
HONORABLE MENTIONS
4. Out To Lunch - Eric Dolphy 4.5/5
5. Live At Birdland - John Coltrane 4/5
6. Getz / Gilberto - Stan Getz & João Gilberto Featuring Antônio Carlos Jobim 4/5
7. Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups 4/5
8. Whenever A Teenager Cries - Reparata And The Delrons 4/5
9. Etta James Rocks The House - Etta James 4/5
10. A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles 4/5
11. Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus - Charles Mingus 4/5
12. Ain't That Good News - Sam Cooke 4/5
13. Empyrean Isles - Herbie Hancock 3.5/5
14. He's A Rebel - The Crystals 3.5/5
15. Another Side Of Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan 3.5/5
16. Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding 3.5/5
17. Beatles For Sale - The Beatles 3.5/5
18. Nina Simone In Concert - Nina Simone 3/5
19. The Beach Boys' Christmas Album - The Beach Boys 3/5
20. 12 X 5 - The Rolling Stones 3/5
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1955 [Second Lap]
- Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie [Bebop]
- Ramblin' Man - Hank Williams [Country, Traditional Country]
- In The Wee Small Hours - Frank Sinatra [Standards, Vocal Jazz]
- Brown And Roach Incorporated - Clifford Brown And Max Roach [Hard Bop]
- Sarah Vaughan In Hi-Fi [Vocal Jazz] _________________ Join us in the canon game :) / Add me on RYM
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