planetneutral's Master Rating Log 2021-

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I might get another album or two in, but I'm probably going to be mostly taking a break from album rating tonight, as I plan to spend my night watching the webcast of Phish's New Year's concert from 12/31/95.

Besides being one of the most celebrated Phish shows of all time, as enshrined in the official release linked below, I was at this concert. Can't miss the chance to watch a complete video broadcast of something I experienced first-hand.

Happy New Year to you and yours.

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Live At Madison Square Garden by Phish

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Madvillainy by Madvillain

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00644
Rating Date: 2021-01-01

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #319 of 500
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? N
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? N
planetneutral's music collection? N

Rating: 80

Posted comment: Lots of great bars. Some great musical ideas too, but even the less impactful tracks come and go so quickly that I never get impatient.

Notes: I was in the middle of the next Rolling Stone 500 album sequentially when I saw the news about DOOM. Saw an opportunity to pay respect and continue progress, so here we are. RIP.

Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #346 of 500 (69.2% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #368 of 686 (53.6% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: n/a of 1,076 (49.3% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: n/a of 1,000 (17.9% of all items rated)

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The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00645
Rating Date: 2021-01-01

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #319 of 500
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? Y
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? Y
planetneutral's music collection? N

Rating: 70

Posted comment: I wasn't really feeling this at all until the second half, but it does genuinely finish strong and not enough albums do that.

Notes: Still messing with my template on these posts. Moved the most obscure progress tracking data to the bottom. Regarding this entry, I was raised on the song Fool's Gold, largely because of its inclusion in the first Never Mind the Mainstream compilation. I was surprised to learn it wasn't actually on the original release of this album. I had a harder time getting through this album in a single listen than I expected, due to distractions and maybe some fatigue. I've now heard most of it at least three times. Still feels like a mixed bag.

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Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #347 of 500 (69.4% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #369 of 686 (53.8% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: 531 of 1,076 (49.3% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: 180 of 1,000 (18.0% of all items rated)

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Los Angeles by X

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00646
Rating Date: 2021-01-01

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #320 of 500
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? N
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? N
planetneutral's music collection? N

Rating: 75

Posted comment: Dark themes, but good energy. I like the co-ed vocal vibe.

Notes: Had no idea there was a whole Ray Manzarek connection and might have totally missed it if not for the Soul Kitchen cover.

Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #350 of 500 (70.0% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #372 of 686 (54.2% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: n/a of 1,076 (49.3% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: n/a of 1,000 (18.0% of all items rated)

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Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00647
Rating Date: 2021-01-01

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #321
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? N
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? N
planetneutral's music collection? N

Rating: 70

Posted comment: After the first few tracks, I was surprisingly into this album, especially lyrically. I still kinda like it, but it's ultimately too much slowness for too long for me.

Notes:

Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #351 of 500 (70.2% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #373 of 686 (54.4% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: n/a of 1,076 (49.3% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: n/a of 1,000 (18.0% of all items rated)

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Sandinista! by The Clash

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00648
Rating Date: 2021-01-02

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #323
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? N
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? N
planetneutral's music collection? N

Rating: 60

Posted comment: The Clash are always capable of some great songs, but this album and the individual tracks themselves often felt self-indulgently long and tedious.

Notes: I can't get away from this nagging irritation at the idea that they expected their fans to buy a triple record right after having shelled out for a double album. Even Pink Floyd wasn't THAT full of themselves.

Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #353 of 500 (70.6% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #375 of 686 (54.7% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: n/a of 1,076 (49.3% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: n/a of 1,000 (18.0% of all items rated)

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A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00649
Rating Date: 2021-01-02

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #324
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? Y
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? N
planetneutral's music collection? CD

Rating: 85

Posted comment: The first half of this album is so, so good. Definitely tails off.

Notes: Coldplay was the first concert we brought all of my kids to. Soft spot for these guys.

Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #354 of 500 (70.68% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #376 of 686 (54.8% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: 532 of 1,076 (49.4% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: n/a of 1,000 (18.0% of all items rated)

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All Killer, No Filler by Jerry Lee Lewis

planetneutral Master Rating Log ID#: 00650
Rating Date: 2021-01-02

Included in...
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2003/2012/2020)? #325
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005/2013/2017/2018)? N
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (2008)? N
planetneutral's music collection? N

Rating: 65

Posted comment: For a while, you really think it's going to be all killer, but then you have to confront his super long country career.

Notes: Too many box sets and compilations on this Rolling Stone list. The Star Club live disc is so good. Listen to that instead.

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"Live" At The Star-Club, Hamb...ille Teens

Rating metadata
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2020 rating order: #355 of 500 (71.0% of all items rated)
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums 2003/2012/2020 Combined List rating order: #377 of 686 (55.0% of all items rated)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die 2005/2013/2017/2018 Combined List rating order: n/a of 1,076 (49.4% of all items rated)
1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die rating order: n/a of 1,000 (18.0% of all items rated)