2025 -- updated through #572
My Library of Albums -- This isn't a list of every album I've ever owned or listened to...not even close. Instead, my Library includes all the albums I keep in my personal collection, all the albums of artists I admire (whether I liked every album or not) and any albums I liked (three stars or more). Once upon a time, if you walked into my home you'd see bookcases filled with compact discs. Later you'd have to browse my hard drive for digital downloads. Now, with so many titles accessed via streaming, you'll just have to take my word for it. These are the albums that make up my virtual library.
My Library of Albums -- This isn't a list of every album I've ever owned or listened to...not even close. Instead, my Library includes all the albums I keep in my personal collection, all the albums of artists I admire (whether I liked every album or not) and any albums I liked (three stars or more). Once upon a time, if you walked into my home you'd see bookcases filled with compact discs. Later you'd have to browse my hard drive for digital downloads. Now, with so many titles accessed via streaming, you'll just have to take my word for it. These are the albums that make up my virtual library.
The library is heavily weighted towards recent years, since that's when I began keeping a record of everything I listened to. I try to fill in the blanks, but keep stumbling on odd omissions. I just realized I hadn't included anything by Peter Gabriel, for example! In other cases, it's been too long since I've listened to certain albums and I don't want to blithely slap on a rating. Do Elvis Costello's first two albums deserve 3 1/2 star or a perfect 4 stars? I need to spin them again before deciding. Sometimes, I just haven't listened to a lot by a certain act. I really like AC/DC's Highway To Hell and Back In Black, for example. But I'm not much of a heavy metal fan and just haven't checked out much else by them, so far. ABBA's Gold is a masterpiece but I haven't included any of their 70s albums? Well, back in the 1980s, I wasn't ready to spend $15 to find out how good they were and I suspect they were more of a singles act. Now, when I can listen to any of their albums whenever I want, it's just a matter of time before I dig deeper.
In other words, this is a work in progress.
-- Michael
If you want a list of the best of the best, my favorite albums listed by year, go here:
BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR LIST
And quick links to the entire music library:
-- Michael
If you want a list of the best of the best, my favorite albums listed by year, go here:
BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR LIST
And quick links to the entire music library:
And now...
MY LIBRARY OF MUSIC -- LISTED BY ARTIST A-E
ABBA
Arrival (1976) ** 1/2
The Visitors (1981) ** 1/2 ("Like An Angel Passing Through My Room"!)
ABBA Gold ****
Voyage (2021) ***
ABC
The Lexicon Of Love (1982) *** 1/2
ABC
The Lexicon Of Love (1982) *** 1/2
Look Of Love: The Very Best Of ABC ***
The Lexicon Of Love II ***
THE ABYSSINIANS
Bare Bones ** 1/2
Shine A Light **
JOHNNY ADAMS
BARRY ADAMSON
AMBROSE AKINMUSURIE
When The Heart Emerges Glistening *** 1/2
ALTAMEDA
DAVID ARCHULETA
David Archuleta ** (but single "Crush" is ****)
Winter In The Air ** 1/2
The Lexicon Of Love II ***
THE ABYSSINIANS
Satta Massagana (1976) *** 1/2
AC/DC
Highway To Hell *** 1/2
Back in Black ****
Rock Or Bust ** 1/2
DAVID ACKLES
Back in Black ****
Rock Or Bust ** 1/2
DAVID ACKLES
American Gothic (1972) **
ROY ACUFF
The Essential Roy Acuff (1992) ***
ADAM ANT/ADAM AND THE ANTS
Kings of the Wild Frontier (1980) ***
BRYAN ADAMS
Bare Bones ** 1/2
Shine A Light **
So Happy It Hurts ** 1/2
JOHN ADAMS
JOHN ADAMS
Nixon In China (1987) ****
The Death of Klinghoffer (1991) ***
Road Movies (2004) ***
JOHN LUTHER ADAMS
Become Ocean (2014) ****
Become Desert (2019) *** 1/2
Lines Made By Walking (2020) ***
Become Ocean (2014) ****
Become Desert (2019) *** 1/2
Lines Made By Walking (2020) ***
Become River (2020) *** 1/2
Arctic Dreams ** 1/2
Houses Of The Wind (2022) ** 1/2
Sila: The Breath Of The World ***
Darkness and Scattered Light (w Robert Black) ** 1/2
Waves and Particles (with Jack Quartet) (2024) ** 1/2
JOHNNY ADAMS
Heart & Soul (1969) ****
A Christmas In New Orleans With Johnny Adams (1975?) **
After All The Good Is Gone (1978) *** 1/2
From The Heart (1984) *** 1/2
After Dark (1985) ** 1/2
Room With A View Of The Blues (1988) *** 1/2
Walking On A Tightrope: The Songs Of Percy Mayfield (1989) *** 1/2
The Real Me: Johnny Adams Sings Doc Pomus (1991) *** 1/2
Good Morning Heartache (1993) *** 1/2
A Christmas In New Orleans with Johnny Adams (1994?) **
The Verdict (1995) ****
One Foot In The Blues (1996) *** 1/2
Man Of My Word (1998) ***/
Only Want To Be With You (2022) *** 1/2
South Side Of Soul Street (The SSS Sessions) (2022) ****
OLETA ADAMS
Third Set * 1/2
RYAN ADAMS
Heartbreaker *** 1/2
Gold ****
Demolition
Rock N Roll ** 1/2
Third Set * 1/2
RYAN ADAMS
Heartbreaker *** 1/2
Gold ****
Demolition
Rock N Roll ** 1/2
Love Is Hell
Cold Roses ***
Jacksonville City Nights
29
Easy Tiger
Cardinology ** 1/2
Ryan Adams ** 1/2
1989 ***
Prisoner ***
Cold Roses ***
Jacksonville City Nights
29
Easy Tiger
Cardinology ** 1/2
Ryan Adams ** 1/2
1989 ***
Prisoner ***
Big Colors **
FM ***/
FM ***/
Romeo & Juliet ** 1/2
BARRY ADAMSON
Moss Side Story (1989) **
Oedipus Schmoedipus (1996) ***
UMUT ADAN
Bahar ** 1/2
CANNONBALL ADDERLEY
Bahar ** 1/2
CANNONBALL ADDERLEY
Somethin' Else (1958) ****
ADELE
19 ***
21 *** 1/2
25 ***/
19 ***
21 *** 1/2
25 ***/
30 ***
CHRISTIAN SCOTT aTUNDE ADJUAH
Ancestral Blues *** 1/2
THE ADVERTS
CHRISTIAN SCOTT aTUNDE ADJUAH
Ancestral Blues *** 1/2
THE ADVERTS
Crossing The Red Sea With The Adverts (1978) *** 1/2
AEROMSITH
Aerosmith (1973) *** 1/2
Rocks (1976) *** 1/2
Greatest Hits (1980) *** 1/2
Permanent Vacation (1987) ** 1/2
Pump (1989) ***
AFGHAN WIGS
Gentlemen *** 1/2
Do To The Beast **
Gentlemen *** 1/2
Do To The Beast **
AFRIKA BAMBAATA & THE SOULSONIC FORCE
Planet Rock: The Album (1986) *** 1/2
ÁFRICA NEGRA
Antologia Vol. 1 (2022) ****
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
A Trip To Bolgatonga *** 1/2
AROOJ AFTAB
Vulture Prince *** 1/2
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Stripped (2002) ***
Back To Basics (2006) *** 1/2
A-HA
True North ** 1/2
SHARHABIL AHMED
The King of Sudanese Jazz *** 1/2
PRISCILLA AHN
When You Grow Up ** 1/2
PRISCILLA AHN
When You Grow Up ** 1/2
AIR
Moon Safari ***
The Virgin Suicides (2000) ****
AIR SUPPLY
Ultimate Air Supply ***
AMBROSE AKINMUSURIE
When The Heart Emerges Glistening *** 1/2
On The Tender Spot Of Every Calloused Moment ** 1/2
Beauty Is Enough (solo trumpet) ***
ALABAMA SHAKES
Boys and Girls ** 1/2
Sound and Color ***
THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT
Tales of Mystery And Imagination – Edgar Allan Poe ***
ALABAMA SHAKES
Boys and Girls ** 1/2
Sound and Color ***
THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT
Tales of Mystery And Imagination – Edgar Allan Poe ***
Eye In The Sky (1982) **
Ultimate Alan Parsons Project ** 1/2
THE ALARM
The Best Of The Alarm ** 1/2
DAMON ALBARN (see also Blur and Gorillaz)
Mali Music *** 1/2
The Good, The Bad and The Queen *** 1/2
Everyday Robots *** 1/2
DAMON ALBARN (see also Blur and Gorillaz)
Mali Music *** 1/2
The Good, The Bad and The Queen *** 1/2
Everyday Robots *** 1/2
The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure Flows The Stream **
JEREMIE ALBINO
JEREMIE ALBINO
Tears You Hide ***
PABLO ALBORÁN
Prometo ** 1/2
JASON ALDEAN
My Kind Of Party ** 1/2
Night Train ***
Old Boots, New Dirt ** 1/2
They Don't Know ** 1/2
Rearview Town ***
9 **
Prometo ** 1/2
JASON ALDEAN
My Kind Of Party ** 1/2
Night Train ***
Old Boots, New Dirt ** 1/2
They Don't Know ** 1/2
Rearview Town ***
9 **
Macon ** 1/2
Georgia ***
ARTHUR ALEXANDER
ARTHUR ALEXANDER
You Better Move On ** 1/2
ALGIERS
The Underside Of Power ** 1/2
ALGIERS
The Underside Of Power ** 1/2
ALICE IN CHAINS
Dirt ** 1/2
HENRY RED ALLEN
The Incomparable Henry Red Allen: The Golden Years Vol. 1 ****
The Incomparable Henry Red Allen: The Golden Years Vol. 2 *** 1/2
The Incomparable Henry Red Allen: The Golden Years Vol. 3 *** 1/2
The Incomparable Henry Red Allen: The Golden Years Vol. 4 *** 1/2
Ride, Red, Ride In Hi-Fi aka World On A String (1957) ****
TERRY ALLEN
Lubbock (on everything) (1979) ***
TONY ALLEN
Rejoice! (w Hugh Masekala) *** 1/2
MOSE ALLISON
MOSE ALLISON
I Don't Worry About A Thing (1962) ***
The Word From Mose (1964) **
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
At Filmore East (1971) ****
At Filmore East (1971) ****
A Decade Of Hits: 1969-1979 *** 1/2
Brothers And Sisters
GREGG ALLMAN
Low Country Blues ***
GREGG ALLMAN
Low Country Blues ***
HERB ALPERT
Whipped Cream & Other Delights (1965) *** 1/2
Christmas Album (1968) ****
Over The Rainbow *
Wish Upon A Star **
Whipped Cream & Other Delights (1965) *** 1/2
Christmas Album (1968) ****
Over The Rainbow *
Wish Upon A Star **
ALTAMEDA
Born Losers *** 1/2
DAVE ALVIN
Common Ground (w Phil Alvin) ***
Lost Time (w Phil Alvin) ** 1/2
ALVVAYS
Common Ground (w Phil Alvin) ***
Lost Time (w Phil Alvin) ** 1/2
Downey To Lubbock (w Jimmie Dale Gilmore) **
Texicali (w Jimmie Dale Gilmore) ***
ALVVAYS
Blue Rev ***
AMADOU & MARIAM
Sou Ni Tilé
Sou Ni Tilé
Wati
Dimanche à Bamako (2004) *** 1/2
Dimanche à Bamako (2004) *** 1/2
Welcome To Mali
Folila ***
La Confusion ** 1/2
RODRIGO AMARANTE
Folila ***
La Confusion ** 1/2
RODRIGO AMARANTE
Drama *** 1/2
LES AMAZONES D'AFRIQUES
Republique Amazone **
Republique Amazone **
AMERICAN MUSIC CLUB
California (1988) **
Everclear (1991)
Mercury (1993)
Mercury (1993)
SAM AMIDON
Sam Amidon **
TORI AMOS
Little Earthquakes
Under The Pink
Boys For Pele
Midwinter Graces *** 1/2
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
TORI AMOS
Little Earthquakes
Under The Pink
Boys For Pele
Midwinter Graces *** 1/2
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS
Cartoon Darkness ***
EAST ANDERSON
Delilah ***/
ERNESTINE ANDERSON
Swings The Penthouse ***/
JON ANDERSON
Delilah ***/
ERNESTINE ANDERSON
Swings The Penthouse ***/
JON ANDERSON
True (2024) **
LAURIE ANDERSON
Big Science (1982) *** 1/2
Mr Heartbreak (1984) *** 1/2
United States Live (1984) ****
Home Of The Brave ***
Strange Angels (1989) ****
Bright Red
Life On A String
Homeland ***
Landfall (w Kronos Quartet) ** 1/2
Big Science (1982) *** 1/2
Mr Heartbreak (1984) *** 1/2
United States Live (1984) ****
Home Of The Brave ***
Strange Angels (1989) ****
Bright Red
Life On A String
Homeland ***
Landfall (w Kronos Quartet) ** 1/2
Amelia ***
BOB ANDREWS
Shotgun ***
THE ANDREWS SISTERS
Greatest Hits (1961) ****
The Original Hits *** 1/2
Their Complete Recordings (with Bing Crosby) (1996) ****
BOB ANDREWS
Shotgun ***
THE ANDREWS SISTERS
Greatest Hits (1961) ****
The Original Hits *** 1/2
Their Complete Recordings (with Bing Crosby) (1996) ****
The Chesterfield Recordings (w Glenn Miller) *** 1/2
BOB ANDY
BOB ANDY
Pied Piper (1971) as Bob and Marcia w Marcia Griffiths ***
HORACE ANDY
Skylarking (1972) ***
Midnight Rocker ***
Timeless Roots w Jah Wobble ** 1/2
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE
Meriweather Post Pavilion ***
THE ANIMALS
The Animals ***\
KEREN ANN
101 ** 1/2
ANNIE AND THE BEEKEEPERS
My Bonneville ***
ANOHNI (SEE ALSO ANTONY AND THE JOHNSONS)
Hopelessness ***
Meriweather Post Pavilion ***
THE ANIMALS
The Animals ***\
KEREN ANN
101 ** 1/2
ANNIE AND THE BEEKEEPERS
My Bonneville ***
ANOHNI (SEE ALSO ANTONY AND THE JOHNSONS)
Hopelessness ***
My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross **
ANTHRAX
ANTHRAX
Among The Living (1987) * 1/2
ANTIBALAS
Antibalas *** 1/2
ANTONY AND THE JOHNSONS (see also Anohni)
I Am A Bird Now *** 1/2
Another World ep *** 1/2
The Crying Light ***
Swanlights ** 1/2
APHEX TWIN
Antibalas *** 1/2
ANTONY AND THE JOHNSONS (see also Anohni)
I Am A Bird Now *** 1/2
Another World ep *** 1/2
The Crying Light ***
Swanlights ** 1/2
APHEX TWIN
Selected Ambient Works Vol. I (1992)
Selected Ambient Works Vol. II (1994) *** 1/2
OMAR APOLLO
Ivory ***
Live For Me ep ***
God Said No ** 1/2
FIONA APPLE
When The Pawn... *** 1/2
Extraordinary Machine
Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Ever Will *** 1/2
When The Pawn... *** 1/2
Extraordinary Machine
Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Ever Will *** 1/2
Fetch The Bolt Cutters *** 1/2
KHAIRA ARBY
Timbuktu Tarab ***
ARCADE FIRE
Funeral (2004) ** 1/2
Neon Bible
The Suburbs *** 1/2
Reflektor ** 1/2
Everything Now **
We ***
KHAIRA ARBY
Timbuktu Tarab ***
ARCADE FIRE
Funeral (2004) ** 1/2
Neon Bible
The Suburbs *** 1/2
Reflektor ** 1/2
Everything Now **
We ***
DAVID ARCHULETA
David Archuleta ** (but single "Crush" is ****)
Winter In The Air ** 1/2
Therapy Sessions **
ARCTIC MONKEYS (see also The Last Shadow Puppets)
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not *** 1/2
Favourite Worst Nightmare *** 1/2
Humbug ** 1/2
Suck It And See **
AM *** 1/2
Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino *** 1/2
ARCTIC MONKEYS (see also The Last Shadow Puppets)
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not *** 1/2
Favourite Worst Nightmare *** 1/2
Humbug ** 1/2
Suck It And See **
AM *** 1/2
Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino *** 1/2
The Car ** 1/2
JOAN ARMATRADING
JOAN ARMATRADING
Joan Armatrading (1976) ** 1/2
BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
Foreverly (w Norah Jones) *** 1/2
LOUIS ARMSTRONG
The Complete Hot Fives and Sevens ****
Foreverly (w Norah Jones) *** 1/2
LOUIS ARMSTRONG
The Complete Hot Fives and Sevens ****
The Complete RCA Victor Recordings 1932-1933/1946-1947 ****
Complete Decca Singles 1935-1946 ** 1/2
Complete Decca Singles 1935-1946 ** 1/2
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: The Decca Duets (eight song playlist) ****
Louis Armstrong and the Mills Brothers (1954) *** 1/2
Ella and Louis ****
Ella and Louis Again *** 1/2
I've Got The World On A String
Meets Oscar Peterson (1957) ****
Louis Under The Stars
Porgy & Bess (w Ella Fitzgerald) ***
Bing and Satchmo (1960) ***
Ella and Louis ****
Ella and Louis Again *** 1/2
I've Got The World On A String
Meets Oscar Peterson (1957) ****
Louis Under The Stars
Porgy & Bess (w Ella Fitzgerald) ***
Bing and Satchmo (1960) ***
Louis In London (1968/2024) **
The Complete Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong on Verve ****
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: The Complete Duet Recordings *** 1/2
EDDY ARNOLD
BABYFACE AND TONI BRAXTON
Love, Marriage and Divorce ***
BAD BRAINS
SHORTY BAKER
The Complete Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong on Verve ****
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: The Complete Duet Recordings *** 1/2
The Standard Oil Sessions **
Louie Wishes You A Cool Yule (2022) ***
OLAFUR ARNALDS
Some Kind Of Peace *** 1/2
Trying To Think Of Nothing ep *** 1/2
It's 2am And I'm Not Tired Yet ***
EDDY ARNOLD
My World (1965) ** 1/2
The Best Of Eddy Arnold (1967) ** 1/2
P.P. ARNOLD
The New Adventures Of P.P. Arnold ***
The New Adventures Of P.P. Arnold ***
ASAKE
Mr. Money With The Vibe ***
Work Of Art ***
ASHE
Ashlyn ***
SATOSHI ASHIKAWA
SATOSHI ASHIKAWA
Still Way (Wave Notation 2) ** 1/2
GREG ASHLEY
Another Generation Of Slaves *** 1/2
ASIA
Asia ***
Alpha **
Another Generation Of Slaves *** 1/2
ASIA
Asia ***
Alpha **
Phoenix **
Gravitas **
Gravitas **
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEEL
Half A Hundred Years **
THE ASSOCIATES
THE ASSOCIATES
Sulk (1982) **
MULATU ASTATKE aka MULATU ASTATQÉ in France
Mulatu Plays Mulatu (2025) ***
NICOLE ATKINS
Neptune City *** 1/2
Mondo Amore ** 1/2
Goodnight Rhonda Lee ** 1/2
Neptune City *** 1/2
Mondo Amore ** 1/2
Goodnight Rhonda Lee ** 1/2
Italian Ice **
ATOMS FOR PEACE
Amok ***
GENE AUTRY
ATOMS FOR PEACE
Amok ***
GENE AUTRY
The Essential Gene Autry (2009) *** 1/2
AVERAGE WHITE BAND
AWB (1974) ** 1/2
SETH AVETT AND JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD
Sing Elliot Smith ***
THE AVETT BROTHERS
Four Thieves Gone
Emotionalism ***
I And Love And You *** 1/2
The Carpenter ** 1/2
Maggie And The Dandelion ***
True Sadness **
Closer Than Together ** 1/2
Sing Elliot Smith ***
THE AVETT BROTHERS
Four Thieves Gone
Emotionalism ***
I And Love And You *** 1/2
The Carpenter ** 1/2
Maggie And The Dandelion ***
True Sadness **
Closer Than Together ** 1/2
The Avett Brothers (2024) *** 1/2
DAVID AXELROD
DAVID AXELROD
Song Of Innocence (1968) *** 1/2
VIJAY AYER
Accelarando *** 1/2
Accelarando *** 1/2
ROY AYERS
Coffy soundtrack (1973) ***
Red, Black & Green (1973) *** 1/2
AZTEC CAMERA
High Land, Hard Rain *** 1/2
Knife
Love
Stray
BABYFACE AND TONI BRAXTON
Love, Marriage and Divorce ***
BACK DOOR SLAM
Roll Away ***
(see Davy Knowles)
BACKSTREET BOYS
BACKSTREET BOYS
The Hits ***
BAD BRAINS
I Against I (1986) **
BAD BUNNY/CONEJITO MALO
X100Pre *** 1/2
Oasis (w J Balvin) ***
YHLQMDLG *** 1/2
X100Pre *** 1/2
Oasis (w J Balvin) ***
YHLQMDLG *** 1/2
Las Que No Iban A Salir ***
El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo *** 1/2
Un Verano Sin Ti *** 1/2
Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana *** 1/2
Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2025) *** 1/2
BAD COMPANY
Bad Company (1974) **
THE BAD ENDS
The Power and The Glory ** 1/2
BADFINGER
No Matter What: Revisiting The Hits **
BADLY DRAWN BOY
The Hour of Bewilderbeast (2000) ***
Banana Skin Shoes **
ERYKAH BADU
Baduizm (1997)
ERYKAH BADU
Baduizm (1997)
Mama's Gun (2000) *** 1/2
New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) (2008) *** 1/2
New Amerykah Part Two (Return Of The Ankh) (2010) ***
But You Caint Use My Phone (2015 mixtape) **
New Amerykah Part Two (Return Of The Ankh) (2010) ***
But You Caint Use My Phone (2015 mixtape) **
Abi & Alan (2025)
JOAN BAEZ
Joan Baez (1960) *** 1/2
Joan Baez, Vol. 2 (1961)
Joan Baez/5 (1964)
JOAN BAEZ
Joan Baez (1960) *** 1/2
Joan Baez, Vol. 2 (1961)
Joan Baez/5 (1964)
Farewell, Angelina (1965)
Noël (1966) *** 1/2
Noël (1966) *** 1/2
Diamonds and Rust (1975)
Day After Tomorrow (2008) *** 1/2
Whistle Down The Wind ***
DAN BAIRD
So Low ** 1/2
Day After Tomorrow (2008) *** 1/2
Whistle Down The Wind ***
DAN BAIRD
So Low ** 1/2
ANITA BAKER
Rapture (1986) *** 1/2
The Best Of ** 1/2
Christmas Fantasy **
CHET BAKER
The James Dean Story ** (but vocals on "Let Me Be Loved" good)
CHET BAKER
The James Dean Story ** (but vocals on "Let Me Be Loved" good)
Chet Baker In Paris 1955-1956 Volume 1(1955/1988) ***
Chet Baker In Paris 1955-1956 Volume 2 (1955/1988) *** 1/2
Chet Baker In Paris 1955-1956 Volume 3 (1955-1956/1988) ***
Playboys aka Pictures Of Heath (w Art Pepper) (1956) ***
(Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen To You ***
Chet Baker In New York
Chet Baker In Milan
Chet Baker With 50 Italian Strings
Playboys aka Pictures Of Heath (w Art Pepper) (1956) ***
(Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen To You ***
Chet Baker In New York
Chet Baker In Milan
Chet Baker With 50 Italian Strings
Blue Room: The 1979 Vara Sessions (1979/2003) *** 1/2
The Best Of Chet Baker Sings (1989) ****
JULIEN BAKER
Turn Out The Lights ***
The Best Of Chet Baker Sings (1989) ****
JULIEN BAKER
Turn Out The Lights ***
Send A Prayer My Way (w Torres) (2025) ** 1/2
SHORTY BAKER
Shorty & Doc (1961) *** 1/2
BALIMAYA PROJECT
Wolo So ***
BALKA SOUND
Balka Sound (2022) ***
KELSEA BALLERINI
Unapologetically ***/
J BALVIN
Vibras ***
Unapologetically ***/
J BALVIN
Vibras ***
Rayo ***
THE BAND
Music From Big Pink (1968) ****
The Band (1969) ****
Stage Fright (1970) ** 1/2
Cahoots (1971) *** 1/2
Moondog Matinee (1973)
Before The Flood (w Bob Dylan) (1974)
Northern Lights -- Southern Cross (1975) ***
The Basement Tapes (w Bob Dylan) (1975) ****
Islands (1977)
The Last Waltz (1978) ****
BAND OF HORSES
Cease To Begin
Mirage Rock ***
COURTNEY BARNETT
Double EP: A Sea Of Spilt Peas *** 1/2
Sometimes I Just Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just Sit *** 1/2
Lotta Sea Lice (w Kurt Vile) *** 1/2
Tell Me How You Really Feel ***
JOE BATAAN
BEASTIE BOYS
Licensed To Ill (1986) *** 1/2
Paul's Boutique (1989) ****
Check Your Head (1992) *** 1/2
Ill Communication (1994) *** 1/2
Hello Nasty (1998)
To The 5 Boroughs (2004)
The Mix-Up (2007)
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011) ***
THE BEES
PAT BENATAR
BETA RADIO
Seven Sisters (2010 ****
Colony Of Bees *** 1/2
Ancient Transition *** 1/2
BETTER OBLIVION COMMUNITY CENTER
Better Oblivion Community Center ***\
LEON BIBB
BLACK FLAG
BLUE CHEER
BOY & BEAR
Moonfire (2011) *** 1/2
Old *** 1/2
DENNIS BROWN
The Crown Prince Of Reggae: 1972-1985 ***
JAMES BROWN
GLEN CAMPBELL
SHAUN CASSIDY
SERGE CHALOFF
The Genius Hits The Road
Ray Charles and Betty Carter *** 1/2
DOC CHEATHAM
NAT KING COLE
Love Is The Thing (1957) ** 1/2
ORNETTE COLEMAN
PHIL COLLINS
Face Value ***
Hello, I Must Be Going! ***
No Jacket Required ** 1/2
JESSI COLTOR
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
RODNEY CROWELL
Diamonds and Dirt
Sex & Gasoline *** 1/2
Tarpaper Skies ** 1/2
Close Ties *** 1/2
Acoustic Classics ** 1/2
Christmas Everywhere **
Texas ** 1/2
IRIS DEMENT
My Life (1994) *** 1/2
The Way I Should
Lifeline
Sing The Delta (2012) *** 1/2
The Trackless Woods (2015) *** 1/2
Casanova (1996) *** /
LOU DONALDSON
Blues Walk (1958) *** 1/2
Stellular ** 1/2
DOUGHBOYS
Shakin' Our Souls (2012) *** 1/2
Running For Covers ***
THE DOVES
JORGE DREXLER
SHEILA E
ROGER ENO
THE BAND
Music From Big Pink (1968) ****
The Band (1969) ****
Stage Fright (1970) ** 1/2
Cahoots (1971) *** 1/2
Moondog Matinee (1973)
Before The Flood (w Bob Dylan) (1974)
Northern Lights -- Southern Cross (1975) ***
The Basement Tapes (w Bob Dylan) (1975) ****
Islands (1977)
The Last Waltz (1978) ****
BAND OF HORSES
Cease To Begin
Mirage Rock ***
THE BANGLES
All Over The Place *** 1/2
Different Light ***
Greatest Hits *** 1/2
AZEALIA BANKS
1991 *** 1/2
CHRIS BARBER
AZEALIA BANKS
1991 *** 1/2
CHRIS BARBER
The Pye Jazz Anthology (2001) ** 1/2
MATTHEW BARBER
The Family Album ** 1/2
BOBBY BARE
Bobby Bare Sings Lullabies, Legends and Lies (1973) *** 1/2
The Family Album ** 1/2
BOBBY BARE
Bobby Bare Sings Lullabies, Legends and Lies (1973) *** 1/2
Darker Than Light (2012) ** 1/2
SARA BAREILLES
The Blessed Unrest ***
What's Inside: Songs From Waitress *** 1/2
SARA BAREILLES
The Blessed Unrest ***
What's Inside: Songs From Waitress *** 1/2
More Love: Songs From Little Voice, Season One **
BJ BARHAM
Rockingham ** 1/2
EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW
Emilie-Claire Barlow -- Spark Bird ***
BJ BARHAM
Rockingham ** 1/2
EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW
Emilie-Claire Barlow -- Spark Bird ***
COURTNEY BARNETT
Double EP: A Sea Of Spilt Peas *** 1/2
Sometimes I Just Sit And Think And Sometimes I Just Sit *** 1/2
Lotta Sea Lice (w Kurt Vile) *** 1/2
Tell Me How You Really Feel ***
Things Take Time, Take Time *** 1/2
MANDY BARNETT
Winter Wonderland ** 1/2
MANDY BARNETT
Winter Wonderland ** 1/2
A Nashville Songbook **
Every Star Above ***/
RICHARD BARONE
Cool Blue Halo (1987) *** 1/2
Sorrows and Promises: Greenwich Village In The 1960s ** 1/2
THE BARR BROTHERS
The Barr Brothers ***
SYD BARRETT
RICHARD BARONE
Cool Blue Halo (1987) *** 1/2
Sorrows and Promises: Greenwich Village In The 1960s ** 1/2
THE BARR BROTHERS
The Barr Brothers ***
SYD BARRETT
The Madcap Laugh (1970) *** 1/2
RAY BARRETTO
Indestructible (1976) *** 1/2
KENNY BARRON
Book Of Intuition *** 1/2
Book Of Intuition *** 1/2
THOMAS BARTLETT
Shelter ***
BASEMENT JAXX
BASEMENT JAXX
Remedy (1999) *
KISHI BASHI
Lighght ***
COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Lighght ***
COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Count Basie Swings Joe Williams Sings (1955) ***
April In Paris (1957) ***
One O'Clock Jump (w Joe Williams and Ella Fitzgerald) ***
The Atomic Mr. Basie (1958) ****
Ella and Basie! (w Count Basie) *** 1/2
A Classy Pair (w Ella Fitzgerald) (1979) ** 1/2
The Complete Decca Recordings (1992) ***
WILLIAM BASINSKI
The Disintegration Loops (2002) ****
BASTILLE
Bad Blood ***
Give Me The Future ** 1/2
Bad Blood ***
Give Me The Future ** 1/2
JOE BATAAN
Riot! (1970) ** 1/2
St. Latin's Day Massacre (1971) ***
CHRIS BATHGATE
Salt Year ***
JON BATISTE
The Music Of John Lewis (w Wynton Marsalis) ***
BAUHAUS
Salt Year ***
JON BATISTE
The Music Of John Lewis (w Wynton Marsalis) ***
BAUHAUS
Mask (1981) **
THE BEACH BOYS
All Summer Long (1964) ***/
All Summer Long (1964) ***/
The Beach Boys Christmas Album (1964) **
Today! (1965) ***
Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965) ***
Beach Boys' Party! (1965) *
Pet Sounds (1966 ****
Today! (1965) ***
Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965) ***
Beach Boys' Party! (1965) *
Pet Sounds (1966 ****
Smile (from The Smile Sessions boxed set) (1967) *** 1/2
Smiley Smiley *** *(1967) (esp side two)
Wild Honey (1967) ***
Friends (1968) *** 1/2
Smiley Smiley *** *(1967) (esp side two)
Wild Honey (1967) ***
Friends (1968) *** 1/2
20/20 (1969) *** 1/2
Sunflower (1970) *** 1/2
Surf's Up (1971) ** 1/2
Carl And The Passions -- "So Tough" (1972) ** 1/2
Holland (1973)** 1/2
Endless Summer (1974) ****
15 Big Ones (1976) **
The Beach Boys Love You (1977) *** 1/2 (but weird!)
Sounds Of Summer (2003) *** 1/2
That's Why God Made The Radio (2012) ** 1/2
BEACH HOUSE
Teen Dream ***
That's Why God Made The Radio (2012) ** 1/2
BEACH HOUSE
Teen Dream ***
7 ***
JEFF BEAM
Venus Flying Trapeze ***
JEFF BEAM
Venus Flying Trapeze ***
JOHN BEASLEY
MONK'estra Plays John Beasley *** 1/2
BEASTIE BOYS
Licensed To Ill (1986) *** 1/2
Paul's Boutique (1989) ****
Check Your Head (1992) *** 1/2
Ill Communication (1994) *** 1/2
Hello Nasty (1998)
To The 5 Boroughs (2004)
The Mix-Up (2007)
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011) ***
Beastie Boys Music (2020) ****
THE BEAT SEE THE ENGLISH BEAT
THE BEATLES
Please Please Me (1963) *** 1/2
With The Beatles (1963)*** 1/2
A Hard Day's Night (1964) ****
Beatles For Sale (1964) *** 1/2
Help (1965) ****
Rubber Soul (1965) ****
Revolver (1966) ****
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) ****
THE BEAT SEE THE ENGLISH BEAT
THE BEATLES
Please Please Me (1963) *** 1/2
With The Beatles (1963)*** 1/2
A Hard Day's Night (1964) ****
Beatles For Sale (1964) *** 1/2
Help (1965) ****
Rubber Soul (1965) ****
Revolver (1966) ****
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) ****
Magical Mystery Tour (1967) ****
The Beatles (White Album) (1968) ****
The Beatles (White Album) Esher Demos on 2018 boxed set ***
Yellow Submarine (1969) *
Abbey Road (1969) ****
Get Back (orig Let It Be, 1969 version Glynis Johns) *** 1/2
Get Back (orig Let It Be, 1970 version Glynis Johns) *** 1/2
Let It Be (1970) *** 1/2
The Beatles 1962-1966 (Red Album) (1973) ****
The Beatles 1967-1970 (Blue Album) (1973) ****
Past Masters, Volume One (1988) *** 1/2
Past Masters, Volume Two (1988) ****
Live At The BBC (1994) ***
Anthology 1 (1995) *** 1/2
Anthology 2 (1996) *** 1/2
Anthology 3 (1996) *** 1/2
Yellow Submarine Songtrack (1999) ****
1 (2000) ****
Let It Be...Naked (2003) ***
The Beatles In Mono (2014) ****
The Beatles Stereo Box Set *** 1/2
Let It Be (1970) *** 1/2
The Beatles 1962-1966 (Red Album) (1973) ****
The Beatles 1967-1970 (Blue Album) (1973) ****
Past Masters, Volume One (1988) *** 1/2
Past Masters, Volume Two (1988) ****
Live At The BBC (1994) ***
Anthology 1 (1995) *** 1/2
Anthology 2 (1996) *** 1/2
Anthology 3 (1996) *** 1/2
Yellow Submarine Songtrack (1999) ****
1 (2000) ****
Let It Be...Naked (2003) ***
The Beatles In Mono (2014) ****
The Beatles Stereo Box Set *** 1/2
The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th Anniversary Boxed Set (2017) ****
The Beatles Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Boxed Set (2019) ****
RYAN BEATTY
The Beatles Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Boxed Set (2019) ****
The Beatles Revolver Super Deluxe Boxed Set w extras (1966/2022) ****
RYAN BEATTY
Calico ***/
BEAU BRUMMELS
Triangle (1967) * 1/2
Triangle (1967) * 1/2
Bradley's Barn (1968) **
THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH
Carry On Up The Charts: The Best Of The Beautiful South (1994) ***/
BE BP DELUXE (see also Bill Nelson)
BE BP DELUXE (see also Bill Nelson)
Futurama (1975) ***
BECK
Mellow Gold ** 1/2
One Foot In The Grave ***
Odelay *** 1/2
Mutations ***
Midnite Vultures ** 1/2
Sea Change (2002) ****
Guero (2005) ***
The Information
Modern Guilt ***
Morning Phase *** 1/2
Colors **
Hyperspace *** 1/2
JEFF BECK
Mellow Gold ** 1/2
One Foot In The Grave ***
Odelay *** 1/2
Mutations ***
Midnite Vultures ** 1/2
Sea Change (2002) ****
Guero (2005) ***
The Information
Modern Guilt ***
Morning Phase *** 1/2
Colors **
Hyperspace *** 1/2
JEFF BECK
Truth (1968) **
BEDOUINE
Bedouine ** 1/2
Bedouine ** 1/2
THE BEE GEES
1st (1967) ** 1/2
Horizontal (1968) **
Odessa (1969) ***
Best Of Bee Gees (1969) ***
Trafalgar (1971) * 1/2
Best Of Bee Gees, Vol. 2 (1973) ***
Main Course (1975) ***
Children of the World (1976) ***
Saturday Night Fever (various artists) *** 1/2
Spirits Having Flown (1979) ** 1/2 (side one v strong)
E.S.P. (1987) * 1/2
Bee Gees Greatest (1979) *** 1/2 (but missing key earlier tracks)
The Ultimate Bee Gees (2009) *** 1/2 (a little long, but definitive)
THE BEES
Sunshine Hit Me (2002) ** 1/2
BIX BEIDERBECKE
Frankie Trumbauer and Bix Beiderbecke -- Bix and Tram (1927) ****
BEIRUT
Gulag Orkestar
The Flying Club Cup
Gulag Orkestar
The Flying Club Cup
March Of The Zapotec
No No No **
No No No **
HARRY BELAFONTE
Calypso (1956) ***
To Wish You A Merry Christmas (1958) ***
Belafonte At Carnegie Hall (1959) *** 1/2
ADRIAN BELEW
Mr Music Head ** 1/2 ("Oh Daddy" a keeper)
DEREK BELL
DEREK BELL
Plays With Himself (1981) **
DRAKE BELL
Telegraph ***
It's Only Time (2006) *** 1/2
Ready Steady Go! ***/
Telegraph ***
It's Only Time (2006) *** 1/2
Ready Steady Go! ***/
The Lost Album ***
Sesiones En Casa ***
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN
Tigermilk *** 1/2
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN
Tigermilk *** 1/2
If You're Feeling Sinister (1996) *** 1/2
Lazy Line Painter Jane ***
The Boy With The Arab Strap *** 1/2
The Boy With The Arab Strap *** 1/2
Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant ***
Storytelling
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
The Life Pursuit
How To Solve Our Human Problems Part 1 EP ***
Days Of The Bagnold Summer ***
Late Developers **
THE BELLE BRIGADE
Just Because ***/
How To Solve Our Human Problems Part 1 EP ***
Days Of The Bagnold Summer ***
Late Developers **
THE BELLE BRIGADE
Just Because ***/
BEMBEYA JAZZ NATIONAL
Bembeya (2003)
The Syliphone Years (2009) ****
JORGE BEN
Samba Esquema Novo (1963) *** 1/2
Samba Esquema Novo (1963) *** 1/2
Sacundin Ben Samba (1964) ** 1/2
Ben é Samba Bom (1964) ***
Jorge Ben (1969) ****
Fôrça Bruta (1970)
Negro é Lindo (1971)
Ben (1972)
10 Anos Depois (1973)
Jorge Ben (1969) ****
Fôrça Bruta (1970)
Negro é Lindo (1971)
Ben (1972)
10 Anos Depois (1973)
A Tabua de Esmeralda (1974) *** 1/2
Gil e Jorge (w Gilberto Gil) (1975)
Africa Brasil (1976) ****
Africa Brasil (1976) ****
PAT BENATAR
Crimes of Passion **
Greatest Hits (2005 20 track comp) ** 1/2
ALEC BENJAMIN
Narrated For You ***
Narrated For You ***
These Two Windows ***
(Un)Commentary ***/
BEN L'ONCLE SOUL
A Coup de Reves *** 1/2
TONY BENNETT
The Beat Of My Heart (1957) *** 1/2
I Left My Heart In San Francisco (1962) ****
Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall (1962) ****
BEN L'ONCLE SOUL
A Coup de Reves *** 1/2
TONY BENNETT
The Beat Of My Heart (1957) *** 1/2
I Left My Heart In San Francisco (1962) ****
Tony Bennett At Carnegie Hall (1962) ****
When Lights Are Low (1964) ****
If I Ruled The World: Songs For The Jet Set (1965) ****
The Movie Song Album (1966) ***
Snowfall (1968) ** 1/2
The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album (1975) ****
Together Again (w Bill Evans) (1977) ***
Astoria: Portrait Of The Artist (1990) ***
Perfectly Frank (1992) ***
Steppin' Out (1993) *** 1/2
Snowfall (1968) ** 1/2
The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album (1975) ****
Together Again (w Bill Evans) (1977) ***
Astoria: Portrait Of The Artist (1990) ***
Perfectly Frank (1992) ***
Steppin' Out (1993) *** 1/2
MTV Unplugged (1994) ***
Here's To The Ladies (1995)** 1/2
Tony Bennett On Holiday (1997) ***
The Playground (1998) **
A Wonderful World (w kd lang) (2002) *** 1/2
Duets: An American Classic (2006) * 1/2
A Swingin' Christmas (w Count Basie) (2008) ***
Cheek To Cheek (w Lady Gaga) (2014) ** 1/2
The Silver Lining: The Songs Of Jerome Kern (w Bill Charlap) (2015) *** 1/2
Love Is Here To Stay (w Diana Krall) (2018) *** 1/2
Here's To The Ladies (1995)** 1/2
Tony Bennett On Holiday (1997) ***
The Playground (1998) **
A Wonderful World (w kd lang) (2002) *** 1/2
Duets: An American Classic (2006) * 1/2
A Swingin' Christmas (w Count Basie) (2008) ***
Cheek To Cheek (w Lady Gaga) (2014) ** 1/2
The Silver Lining: The Songs Of Jerome Kern (w Bill Charlap) (2015) *** 1/2
Love Is Here To Stay (w Diana Krall) (2018) *** 1/2
Love For Sale (w Lady Gaga) (2021) ** 1/2
GEORGE BENSON
The Best Of George Benson **
Walking To New Orleans **
GEORGE BENSON
The Best Of George Benson **
Walking To New Orleans **
Beyond The Blue Horizon * 1/2
DIERKS BENTLEY
Up On The Ridge ***
TIM BERNARDES
DIERKS BENTLEY
Up On The Ridge ***
TIM BERNARDES
Mil Coisas Invisívies ** 1/2
BERNHOFT
The Morning Comes ep ** 1/2
CHUCK BERRY
After School Session (1957) *** 1/2
The Morning Comes ep ** 1/2
CHUCK BERRY
After School Session (1957) *** 1/2
The Great Twenty-Eight (1982) ****
Chuck * 1/2
BEST COAST
Crazy For You *** 1/2
The Only Place ***
Fade Away ***
Chuck * 1/2
BEST COAST
Crazy For You *** 1/2
The Only Place ***
Fade Away ***
THE BETA BAND
The Three E.P.'s (1998) ****
The Beta Band ***
Hot Shots II ***
Heroes to Zeroes (2004) ***
Year Of Love ** 1/2
BETA RADIO
Seven Sisters (2010 ****
Colony Of Bees *** 1/2
Ancient Transition *** 1/2
All Remains ep ***
Way Of Love ep ** 1/2
Waiting For The End To Come *** 1/2
THE BETHS
Experts In A Dying Field ***
THE BETHS
Experts In A Dying Field ***
BETTER OBLIVION COMMUNITY CENTER
Better Oblivion Community Center ***\
ANDY BEY
American Song (2009) *** 1/2
Ain't Necessarily So *** 1/2
BEYONCÉ
Dangerously In Love ** 1/2
I Am...Sasha Fierce **
4 **
Beyoncé ** 1/2
Lemonade ** (visual album ***)
BEYONCÉ
Dangerously In Love ** 1/2
I Am...Sasha Fierce **
4 **
Beyoncé ** 1/2
Lemonade ** (visual album ***)
Cowboy Carter *** 1/2
B-52'S
The B-52's (1979) ***
Wild Planet
Bouncing Off The Satellites
Funplex
LEON BIBB
Foment, Ferment, Free...Free (1969) **
JUSTIN BIEBER
Under The Mistletoe ** 1/2
Under The Mistletoe ** 1/2
Justice *** 1/2
BIG BOI
Boomiverse ** 1/2
BIG MAYBELLE
The Complete King, Okeh and Savoy Singles ***
BIG BOI
Boomiverse ** 1/2
BIG MAYBELLE
The Complete King, Okeh and Savoy Singles ***
BIG STAR
#1 Record (1972) ****
Radio City (1974) *** 1/2
Third/Sister Lovers (1978 ***
In Space (2005)
BIG THIEF
Capacity ** 1/2
Two Hands **
BIG THIEF
Capacity ** 1/2
Two Hands **
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You **
BIG YOUTH
Screaming Target (1972) ****
BILL & THE BELLES
Happy Again (produced by Teddy Thompson) ** 1/2
RYAN BINGHAM
Roadhouse Sun **
BINKER AND MOSES
RYAN BINGHAM
Roadhouse Sun **
BINKER AND MOSES
Feeding The Machine (2022) *** 1/2
JADE BIRD
Something American ***
Something American ***
BIRDY
Young At Heart ***
THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Junkyard (1982) ** 1/2
BIZHIKI
Unbound (2024) ***
BJÖRK
Björk
Björk
Debut
Post (1995) *** 1/2
Homogenic
Vespertine
Medulla
Volta
Biophilia
Vulnicura **
Utopia ***
Fossorra ** 1/2
CLINT BLACK
CLINT BLACK
Killin' Time (1989) ***/
FRANK BLACK
Teenager Of The Year (1994) ** 1/2
THE BLACK CROWES
Shake Your Money Maker (1990) *** 1/2
Shake Your Money Maker (1990) *** 1/2
Before The Frost...Until The Freeze (2009) *** 1/2
Happiness Bastards ***
Happiness Bastards ***
BLACK FLAG
Damaged (1981) ***
BLACK HOLLIES
Softly Towards The Light ***
THE BLACK KEYS
Brothers ***
El Camino ***
Turn Blue ** 1/2
BLACK PUMAS
Softly Towards The Light ***
THE BLACK KEYS
Brothers ***
El Camino ***
Turn Blue ** 1/2
BLACK PUMAS
Chronicles Of A Diamond (2023) *** 1/2
BLACK SABBATH
Black Sabbath (1970) **
Paranoid (1970) ** 1/2
RUBÉN BLADES
Metiendo Malo (w Willie Colón) (1977)
Siembra (w Willie Colón) (1978) ****
Canciones del Solar de Los Aburridos (1981) ***
The Last Fight (w Willie Colón) (1982)
BOBBY "BLUE" BLAND
Two Steps From The Blues (1961) ****
JAMES BLAKE
James Blake ***
PAUL BLEY
Time Will Tell (1995) ***
CHARLY BLISS
Guppy *** 1/2
BLONDIE
Parallel Lines (1978) *** 1/2
The Best Of Blondie (1981) *** 1/2
Ghosts Of Downloads (2014) ** 1/2
BLOOD ORANGE
James Blake ***
The Colour In Anything **
NORMAN BLAKE
Day By Day ** 1/2
RAN BLAKE
RAN BLAKE
Short Life Of Barbara Monk (1986) ***
ART BLAKEY / THE JAZZ MESSENGERS
A Night At Birdland, Vol. 1 (1954) ****
A Night At Birdland, Vol. 1 (1954) ****
A Night At Birdland, Vol. 2 (1954) ****
A Night At Birdland, Vol. 3 (1954) ****
A Night In Tunisia (1957) ****
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonius Monk (1958) *** 1/2
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers with Thelonius Monk (1958) *** 1/2
Moanin' (1959) ****
THE BLASTERS
Mandatory: The Best Of The Blasters (2023) *** 1/2
CARLA BLEY
Escalator Over The Hill (1971)
Life Goes On (2020) *** 1/2
Time Will Tell (1995) ***
Play Blue: The Oslo Concert ***
MARY J BLIGE
London Sessions *** 1/2
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
The Gospel At Colonus cast album (1988) ****
There Will Be A Light (w Ben Harper)
Atom Bomb
Down In New Orleans ***
Talkin' Christmas (w Taj Mahal) **
Work To Do (w Marc Cohn) ** 1/2
MARY J BLIGE
London Sessions *** 1/2
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
The Gospel At Colonus cast album (1988) ****
There Will Be A Light (w Ben Harper)
Atom Bomb
Down In New Orleans ***
Talkin' Christmas (w Taj Mahal) **
Work To Do (w Marc Cohn) ** 1/2
The Blind Boys Of Alabama -- Echoes Of The South ***
Guppy *** 1/2
BLONDIE
Parallel Lines (1978) *** 1/2
The Best Of Blondie (1981) *** 1/2
Ghosts Of Downloads (2014) ** 1/2
BLOOD ORANGE
Essex Honey (2025) ***
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS
Child Is Father To The Man (1968) **
LUKA BLOOM
Head and Heart **
MIKE BLOOM
King Of Circles *** 1/2
Head and Heart **
MIKE BLOOM
King Of Circles *** 1/2
JAKE BLOUNT
Spider Tales *** 1/2
The New Faith **
The New Faith **
BLUE CHEER
Vincebus Eruptum (1968) *** 1/2
BLUE MAGIC
Blue Magic *** 1/2
THE BLUE NILE see also PAUL BUCHANAN
A Walk Across The Rooftops (1984) ****
Hats (1989) ****
Peace At Last (1996) ***
High (2004) ** 1/2
BLUR
Leisure (1991) *** 1/2
Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993) *** 1/2
Parklife (1994) *** 1/2
The Great Escape (1995) *** 1/2
Blur (1997) *** 1/2
13 (1999) *** 1/2
Think Tank (2003) ***
The Magic Whip (2015) ***
Blue Magic *** 1/2
THE BLUE NILE see also PAUL BUCHANAN
A Walk Across The Rooftops (1984) ****
Hats (1989) ****
Peace At Last (1996) ***
High (2004) ** 1/2
BLUR
Leisure (1991) *** 1/2
Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993) *** 1/2
Parklife (1994) *** 1/2
The Great Escape (1995) *** 1/2
Blur (1997) *** 1/2
13 (1999) *** 1/2
Think Tank (2003) ***
The Magic Whip (2015) ***
The Ballad Of Darren (2023) ** 1/2
ARTHUR BLYTHE
ARTHUR BLYTHE
Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979) *** 1/2
THE BO KEYS
Got To Get Back ***
BOMBA ESTEREO
Ayo ***
Got To Get Back ***
BOMBA ESTEREO
Ayo ***
Deja ***
BOMBINO
BOMBINO
Agadez (2011) ****
Nomad *** 1/2
Deran ***
JUSTIN BOND
Dendrophile **
BONES
Skinny *** 1/2
Powder *** 1/2
HateToBreakItToYou ***
Disgrace ***
Seabed (w Chris Travis) ***
IFeelLikeDirt ***
Nomad *** 1/2
Deran ***
JUSTIN BOND
Dendrophile **
BONES
Skinny *** 1/2
Powder *** 1/2
HateToBreakItToYou ***
Disgrace ***
Seabed (w Chris Travis) ***
IFeelLikeDirt ***
Damaged Goods ** 1/2
Remains ***
2MillionBlunts ** 1/2
BON IVER
For Emma, Forever Ago (2007) *** 1/2
Bon Iver ***/
22, A Million
i, i ***
BON JOVI
BON IVER
For Emma, Forever Ago (2007) *** 1/2
Bon Iver ***/
22, A Million
i, i ***
BON JOVI
Slippery When Wet (1986) * 1/2
BONNIE PRINCE BILLY
I See A Darkness (1999) ***\
I See A Darkness (1999) ***\
Superwolves **1/2 (w Matt Sweeney)
Singers Grave -- A Sea Of Tongues ** 1/2
BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN
Bonny Light Horseman ***
BONOBO
Migration **
BENJAMIN BOOKER
Benjamin Booker (2014) *** 1/2
BONOBO
Migration **
BENJAMIN BOOKER
Benjamin Booker (2014) *** 1/2
JAMES BOOKER
Classified (1982) **** Expanded Edition *** 1/2
BOOKER T AND THE MGS
Green Onions (1962) *** 1/2
BOOKER T AND THE MGS
Green Onions (1962) *** 1/2
Uptight ** 1/2
The Road From Memphis (a Booker T. Jones) ** 1/2
THE BOO RADLEYS
The Road From Memphis (a Booker T. Jones) ** 1/2
THE BOO RADLEYS
Giant Steps (1993) ***/
KEN BOOTHE
Everything I Own (1974) **
BOSTON
Boston (1976) *** 1/2
Don't Look Back
Third Stage
Life, Love and Hope **
DAVID BOWIE
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold The World (1970) ** 1/2
Hunky Dory (1971) ****
The Rise and Fall Of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972) *** 1/2
Aladdin Sane (1973) *** 1/2
Pin Ups (1973) ***
Diamond Dogs (1974) ***/
Young Americans (1975) ***
Station To Station (1976) *** 1/2
Boston (1976) *** 1/2
Don't Look Back
Third Stage
Life, Love and Hope **
DAVID BOWIE
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold The World (1970) ** 1/2
Hunky Dory (1971) ****
The Rise and Fall Of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972) *** 1/2
Aladdin Sane (1973) *** 1/2
Pin Ups (1973) ***
Diamond Dogs (1974) ***/
Young Americans (1975) ***
Station To Station (1976) *** 1/2
Changesonebowie (1976) ****
Low (1977) ****
"Heroes" (1977) ****
Lodger (1979) ****
Scary Monsters (1980) *** 1/2
Low (1977) ****
"Heroes" (1977) ****
Lodger (1979) ****
Scary Monsters (1980) *** 1/2
Changestwobowie (1981) *** 1/2
Let's Dance (1983) ***
Tonight (1984) ** 1/2
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Tin Machine (1989) **
Tin Machine II (1991)
Black Tie White Noise (1993) ***
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002) ****
Reality (2003) ***
The Next Day (2013) *** /
Blackstar (2016) *** 1/2
Lazarus EP (2016) *** 1/2
Let's Dance (1983) ***
Tonight (1984) ** 1/2
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Tin Machine (1989) **
Tin Machine II (1991)
Black Tie White Noise (1993) ***
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002) ****
Reality (2003) ***
The Next Day (2013) *** /
Blackstar (2016) *** 1/2
Lazarus EP (2016) *** 1/2
AL BOWLLY
Proud Of You ***
BOY & BEAR
Moonfire (2011) *** 1/2
BOYGENIUS
The Record (2023) *** 1/2
The Rest ep (2023) ***
BOY GEORGE
This Is What I Dub Vol. 1 **
CHARLES BRADLEY
No Time For Dreaming **
Victim Of Love ***
Changes **
RUBY BRAFF
CHARLES BRADLEY
No Time For Dreaming **
Victim Of Love ***
Changes **
RUBY BRAFF
The Grand Reunion (1972?) (w Ellis Larkins) *** 1/2
2X2 (1994?) (w Ellis Larkins) *** 1/2
Calling Berlin, Vol. 1 (w Ellis Larkins) (1996) ****
Calling Berlin, Vol. 2 (with Ellis Larkins) (1997) *** 1/2
BILLY BRAGG
Talking With The Taxman About Poetry (1986) ***
Talking With The Taxman About Poetry (1986) ***
Mermaid Avenue Vol I (w Wilco) (1998) *** 1/2
Mermaid Avenue Vol. II (w Wilco) (2000) *** 1/2
Mermaid Avenue Vol. II (w Wilco) (2000) *** 1/2
Mr. Love & Justice ** 1/2
Tooth and Nail ** 1/2
Shine A Light (w Joe Henry) ***
MICHELLE BRANCH
Shine A Light (w Joe Henry) ***
MICHELLE BRANCH
The Trouble With Fever **
JAY BRANNAN
Goddamned ***
Goddamned ***
BRAN VAN 3000
The Garden ***
ANTHONY BRAXTON
ANTHONY BRAXTON
For Alto (1971) *** 1/2
TONI BRAXTON AND BABYFACE
Love, Marriage and Divorce ***
Love, Marriage and Divorce ***
JACQUES BREL
Olympia '64 (1964) ** 1/2
Ces Gen-la aka Jef (1966) ***
PHOEBE BRIDGERS
PHOEBE BRIDGERS
Punisher ***/
LEON BRIDGES
Coming Home **
Good Thing ***
LEON BRIDGES
Coming Home **
Good Thing ***
Gold-Digger Sound **
BRIGHT EYES (SEE ALSO CONOR OBERST)
Lifted, or The Story is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground (2002) *** 1/2
A Christmas Album (2002) ** 1/2
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (2005) *** 1/2
Digital Ash In A Digital Urn (2005)
Cassadaga (2007) ** 1/2
The People's Key (2011) ***
BRIGHT EYES (SEE ALSO CONOR OBERST)
Lifted, or The Story is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground (2002) *** 1/2
A Christmas Album (2002) ** 1/2
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (2005) *** 1/2
Digital Ash In A Digital Urn (2005)
Cassadaga (2007) ** 1/2
The People's Key (2011) ***
Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was (2020) ***
Five Dice, All Threes (2024) *** 1/2
Kids Table (2025) ** 1/2
BROADWAY SHOWS
See Cast Albums at bottom of list
BROCKHAMPTON
Saturation **1/2
Ginger ***
BROADWAY SHOWS
See Cast Albums at bottom of list
BROCKHAMPTON
Saturation **1/2
Ginger ***
Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine ***
The Family ** 1/2
PETER BRODERICK
PETER BRODERICK
Home (2008) *** 1/2
Partners **
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
Hug of Thunder **
DAVID BROMBERG
The Blues, The Whole Blues and Nothing But The Blues ** 1/2
GARTH BROOKS
Partners **
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
Hug of Thunder **
DAVID BROMBERG
The Blues, The Whole Blues and Nothing But The Blues ** 1/2
GARTH BROOKS
No Fences * 1/2
MARC BROUSSARD
Marc Broussard *** 1/2
CLIFFORD BROWN
Marc Broussard *** 1/2
CLIFFORD BROWN
Clifford Brown and Max Roach -- Study In Brown (1955) ****
Clifford Brown -- Clifford Brown with Strings (1955) ** 1/2
DANNY BROWN
Old *** 1/2
DENNIS BROWN
The Crown Prince Of Reggae: 1972-1985 ***
JAMES BROWN
Live at the Apollo (1963) ****
The CD of JB (1985) ****
CD of JB II (1987) ****
Star Time (1991) ****
20 All-Time Greatest Hits! (1991)
Number 1's (2007) ****
MAURICE BROWN
Mobetta Christmas (instrumentals Silent Night and White Christmas keepers) **
OSCAR BROWN, JR.
Sin & Soul (1960) *** 1/2
Between Heaven and Hell (1962) *** 1/2
Tells It Like It Is (1963)
JACKSON BROWNE
For Everyman ** 1/2
Late For The Sky ***
The Pretender ***
Running On Empty (1977) *** 1/2
Lawyers in Love ** 1/2
Lives in The Balance ** 1/2
World in Motion ** 1/2
I'm Alive **
Love Is Strange (w David Lindley) ***
Standing In The Breach ** 1/2
For Everyman ** 1/2
Late For The Sky ***
The Pretender ***
Running On Empty (1977) *** 1/2
Lawyers in Love ** 1/2
Lives in The Balance ** 1/2
World in Motion ** 1/2
I'm Alive **
Love Is Strange (w David Lindley) ***
Standing In The Breach ** 1/2
Downhill From Everywhere **
MAHOGANY L. BROWNE
MAHOGANY L. BROWNE
Chrome Valley (w Sean Mason) (2024) ***
DAVE BRUBECK
Time Out (1959) ****
ROLANDO BRUNO
Bailazo ** 1/2
ZACH BRYAN
Bailazo ** 1/2
ZACH BRYAN
Summertime Blues * 1/2
The Great American Bar Scene ***
BTS
Map Of The Soul: Persona **
Map Of The Soul: Persona **
CHICO BUARQUE
Construçao (1971) ***
MICHAEL BUBLÉ
PAUL BUCHANAN (see also The Blue Nile)
Mid Air (2012) ****
LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM
Buckingham Nicks (w Stevie Nicks) (1973) ***/
MICHAEL BUBLÉ
Nobody But Me ** 1/2
Higher **
PAUL BUCHANAN (see also The Blue Nile)
Mid Air (2012) ****
LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM
Buckingham Nicks (w Stevie Nicks) (1973) ***/
Go Insane (1984) *** 1/2
Out Of The Cradle ***
Under The Skin ** 1/2
Gift Of Screws ** 1/2
Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie ** 1/2
Out Of The Cradle ***
Under The Skin ** 1/2
Gift Of Screws ** 1/2
Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie ** 1/2
Lindsey Buckingham ***/
BUCKINGHAM NICKS
BUCKINGHAM NICKS
Buckingham Nicks (1973) ***/
BETTY BUCKLEY
1967
With One Look
1967
With One Look
Heart To Heart
Ghostlight *** 1/2
Hope ***
Ghostlight *** 1/2
Hope ***
HAROLD BUDD
Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror (1980) (w Brian Eno) ****
The Pearl (w Brian Eno) *** 1/2
Mysterious Skin (score) *** 1/2
Another Flower *** 1/2
THE BUDOS BAND
Long In The Tooth ***
Frontier's Edge ep ***
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club (1997) ****
BVSC Presents Ibrahim Ferrer *** 1/2
At Carnegie Hall ***
Mambo Sinuendo w Manuel Galbán ***
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD
Buffalo Springfield (1966) ***
Buffalo Springfield Again (1967) ***
Last Time Around (1968) *** 1/2
JIMMY BUFFETT
A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean ***
Living and Dying In 3/4 Time **
A1A * 1/2
Havana Daydreaming **
Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes ** 1/2
Son Of A Son Of A Sailor **
Volcano **
Coconut Telegraph ** 1/2
Somewhere Over China **
One Particular Harbor ** 1/2
Riddles In The Sand **
Songs You Know By Heart (1985) *** 1/2
Last Mango In Paris * 1/2
Floridays * 1/2
License To Chill ***
Buried Treasure, Vol. 1 **
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club (1997) ****
BVSC Presents Ibrahim Ferrer *** 1/2
At Carnegie Hall ***
Mambo Sinuendo w Manuel Galbán ***
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD
Buffalo Springfield (1966) ***
Buffalo Springfield Again (1967) ***
Last Time Around (1968) *** 1/2
JIMMY BUFFETT
A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean ***
Living and Dying In 3/4 Time **
A1A * 1/2
Havana Daydreaming **
Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes ** 1/2
Son Of A Son Of A Sailor **
Volcano **
Coconut Telegraph ** 1/2
Somewhere Over China **
One Particular Harbor ** 1/2
Riddles In The Sand **
Songs You Know By Heart (1985) *** 1/2
Last Mango In Paris * 1/2
Floridays * 1/2
License To Chill ***
Buried Treasure, Vol. 1 **
Life On The Flip Side ** 1/2
Songs You Don't Know By Heart ***/
Equal Strain On All Parts ** 1/2
JAKE BUGG
Jake Bugg ***
Shangri-La ***
On My One **
Hearts That Strain * 1/2
BUILT TO SPILL
There's Nothing Wrong With Love ** 1/2
BULGARIAN STATE TELEVISION FEMALE VOCAL CHOIR
JAKE BUGG
Jake Bugg ***
Shangri-La ***
On My One **
Hearts That Strain * 1/2
BUILT TO SPILL
There's Nothing Wrong With Love ** 1/2
BULGARIAN STATE TELEVISION FEMALE VOCAL CHOIR
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (1975/1987) *** 1/2
JULIA BULLOCK
Walking In The Dark ***
GINA BURCH
I Play My Bass Loud *** 1/2
PAUL BURCH
Words Of Love: Songs Of Buddy Holly ***
Words Of Love: Songs Of Buddy Holly ***
TIM BURGESS
Typical Music **
SOLOMN BURKE
Rock 'n' Soul (1964) *** 1/2
Don't Give Up On Me (2002) *** 1/2
Make Do With What You Got (2005) *** 1/2
Nashville (2006) ****
BURNA BOY
African Giant ** 1/2
T. BONE BURNETT
BURNA BOY
African Giant ** 1/2
T. BONE BURNETT
The Other Side **
BURNING SPEAR
Marcus Garvey (1975) *** 1/2
Garvey's Ghost (1976) *** 1/2
KENNY BURRELL
Marcus Garvey (1975) *** 1/2
Garvey's Ghost (1976) *** 1/2
KENNY BURRELL
Have Yourself Soulful Little Christmas (1966) **
Ellington Is Forever Vol. 1 (1975) ****
Ellington Is Forever Vol. 1 (1977) *** 1/2
ANDY BURROWS
Reasons To Stay Alive (w Matt Haig) (2019) *** 1/2
GARY BURTON
Reasons To Stay Alive (w Matt Haig) (2019) *** 1/2
GARY BURTON
Hotel Hello (w Steve Swallow) (1975) *** 1/2
SAM BURTON
Dear Departed ** 1/2
KATE BUSH
The Kick Inside (1978) ****
Lionheart (1978) ***
Never For Ever (1980) ***
The Dreaming (1982) *** 1/2
Hounds Of Love (1985) ****
The Sensual World (1989) *** 1/2
The Red Shoes (1993) **
The Kick Inside (1978) ****
Lionheart (1978) ***
Never For Ever (1980) ***
The Dreaming (1982) *** 1/2
Hounds Of Love (1985) ****
The Sensual World (1989) *** 1/2
The Red Shoes (1993) **
The Whole Story (1996) ****
Aerial (2005) ****
Director's Cut (2011) ***
50 Words For Snow (2011) ***/
HENRY BUTLER
Vu-Du Menz (w Corey Harris) (2000) *** 1/2
Viper's Drag (w Steven Bernstein) (2014) *** 1/2
Aerial (2005) ****
Director's Cut (2011) ***
50 Words For Snow (2011) ***/
HENRY BUTLER
Vu-Du Menz (w Corey Harris) (2000) *** 1/2
Viper's Drag (w Steven Bernstein) (2014) *** 1/2
PAUL BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND
East-West (1966) *** (but terrible singer)
BUZZARD BUZZARD BUZZARD
Backhand Deals *** 1/2
Skinwalker *** 1/2
BUZZCOCKS
Another Music In A Different Kitchen (1978) *** 1/2
Love Bites (1978)
Singles Going Steady (1979) *** 1/2
CHARLIE BYRD
Jazz Samba with Stan Getz (1962) ****
DONALD BYRD
Chant (1961) *** 1/2
THE BYRDS
Mr. Tambourine Man (1965) ***
Turn! Turn! Turn! (1965) ***
Fifth Dimension (1966) **
Younger Than Yesterday (1967) ***
The Notorious Byrd Brothers (1968) *** 1/2
Sweetheart Of The Rodeo (1968) ****
DAVID BYRNE
My Life in The Bush Of Ghosts (w Brian Eno) (1981) ***
Rei Momo (1989) ***
Uh-Oh (1992)
David Byrne (1994)
Feelings (1997)
Look Into The Eyeball (2001)
Grown Backwards (2004)
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (w Brian Eno) (2008) *** 1/2
DAVID BYRNE
My Life in The Bush Of Ghosts (w Brian Eno) (1981) ***
Rei Momo (1989) ***
Uh-Oh (1992)
David Byrne (1994)
Feelings (1997)
Look Into The Eyeball (2001)
Grown Backwards (2004)
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (w Brian Eno) (2008) *** 1/2
Who Is The Sky? (2025) ** 1/2
LAURENT CABASSO
Gabriel Pierne: Chamber Music For Piano and Violin (w Gaetane Prouvost) (2008) ***
THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS
You're Dreaming **1/2
Gabriel Pierne: Chamber Music For Piano and Violin (w Gaetane Prouvost) (2008) ***
THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS
You're Dreaming **1/2
One Day ** 1/2
THE CADILLAC THREE
THE CADILLAC THREE
The Years Go Fast ** 1/2
DANIEL CAESAR
Freudian *** 1/2
Case Study 01 ***
Freudian *** 1/2
Case Study 01 ***
Never Enough ** 1/2
CAFÉ TACUBA
Jei Beibi ** 1/2
CAGE THE ELEPHANT
Melophobia *** 1/2
Tell Me I'm Pretty ***/
Social Cues ***
JOHN CALE
CAFÉ TACUBA
Jei Beibi ** 1/2
CAGE THE ELEPHANT
Melophobia *** 1/2
Tell Me I'm Pretty ***/
Social Cues ***
JOHN CALE
Paris 1919 ***
Songs For Drella (w Lou Reed)
Wrong Way Up (w Brian Eno) (1990) *** 1/2
Mercy ** 1/2
BILL CALLAHAN
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle ** 1/2
Shepherd In Sheepskin Vest ***
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle ** 1/2
Shepherd In Sheepskin Vest ***
CAB CALLOWAY
Are You Hep To The Jive? (1994) *** 1/2
CAMILLO
Mis Manos ***
De Adentro Pa Afuera *** \
Cuatro ***/
Cuatro ***/
GLEN CAMPBELL
Gentle On My Mind ** 1/2
By The Time I Get To Phoenix ***
That Christmas Feeling (1968) *
Bobbie Gentry and Glenn Campbell ** 1/2
Wichita Lineman ***
Greatest Hits (2009) *** 1/2
Ghosts On The Canvas *** 1/2
Adios ***
LARRY CAMPBELL AND TERESA WILLIAMS
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams (2015) *** 1/2
Contraband Love (2017) *** 1/2
CAN
Adios ***
LARRY CAMPBELL AND TERESA WILLIAMS
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams (2015) *** 1/2
Contraband Love (2017) *** 1/2
CAN
Tago Mago (1971) ***
Future Days (1973) *** 1/2
NATANAEL CANO
Nata Montana ***/
LEWIS CAPALDI
Bloom *** 1/2
BOSS CAPONE
Bloom *** 1/2
BOSS CAPONE
Blackfire ***/
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART
Safe As Milk (1967) *** 1/2
Safe As Milk (1967) *** 1/2
Trout Mask Replica (1969) *** 1/2
Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) (1978) *** 1/2
Doc At the Radar Station (1980) *** 1/2
BRANDI CARLILE
By The Way, I Forgive You *** 1/2
Doc At the Radar Station (1980) *** 1/2
BRANDI CARLILE
By The Way, I Forgive You *** 1/2
In These Silent Days (2021) / In The Canyon Haze edition (2022) *** 1/2
Who Believes In Angels? (2025) *** \
GEORGE CARLIN
FM & AM (1972) *** 1/2
GEORGE CARLIN
FM & AM (1972) *** 1/2
CARLTON & THE SHOES
Love Me Forever (1978) *** 1/2
ERIC CARMEN
Eric Carmen (1975) ** 1/2
Boats Against The Current (1977) **
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
Genuine Negro Jigs (2010) *** 1/2
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
The Things That We Are Made Of ** 1/2
Sometimes Just The Sky **
Genuine Negro Jigs (2010) *** 1/2
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
The Things That We Are Made Of ** 1/2
Sometimes Just The Sky **
The Dirt and The Stars **
Looking For The Thread (2025) ***/
SABRINA CARPENTER
SABRINA CARPENTER
Short 'n' Sweet (2024) ***
THE CARPENTERS
Close To You **
Carpenters (The Tan Album) ** 1/2
A Song For You ** 1/2
Now and Then ** (but side one and title track ***)
The Singles (1969-1973) (1973) *** 1/2
Horizon ** 1/2 (side one very strong)
A Kind of Hush **
Passage * 1/2
Christmas Portrait ***
Made in America **
Voice Of The Heart * 1/2
ELADIO CARRION
Close To You **
Carpenters (The Tan Album) ** 1/2
A Song For You ** 1/2
Now and Then ** (but side one and title track ***)
The Singles (1969-1973) (1973) *** 1/2
Horizon ** 1/2 (side one very strong)
A Kind of Hush **
Passage * 1/2
Christmas Portrait ***
Made in America **
Voice Of The Heart * 1/2
ELADIO CARRION
Sol Maria ***
THE CARS
The Cars (1978) *** 1/2
Candy-O ***
Shake It Up ** 1/2
Heartbeat City ***\
Greatest Hits (1985) *** 1/2
CAR SEAT HEADREST
Teen Style ***
Teens Of Denial *** 1/2
The Cars (1978) *** 1/2
Candy-O ***
Shake It Up ** 1/2
Heartbeat City ***\
Greatest Hits (1985) *** 1/2
CAR SEAT HEADREST
Teen Style ***
Teens Of Denial *** 1/2
BENNY CARTER
Further Definitions (1961) *** 1/2
BETTY CARTER
Ray Charles and Betty Carter (1961) *** 1/2
The Audience With Betty Carter (1980) *** 1/2
CARLENE CARTER
CARLENE CARTER
Musical Shapes (1980) ***
JAMES CARTER
Caribbean Rhapsody ***
RON CARTER
Chemistry (w Houston Person) ***
ELIZA CARTHY
Big Machine ***
MARTIN CARTHY AND ELIZA CARTHY
The Moral Of The Elephant ** 1/2
Caribbean Rhapsody ***
RON CARTER
Chemistry (w Houston Person) ***
Big Machine ***
MARTIN CARTHY AND ELIZA CARTHY
The Moral Of The Elephant ** 1/2
CARTOLA
Cartola II (1976) *** 1/2
NEKO CASE
Middle Cyclone ***
The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight ***
Hell-On ***
PETER CASE
Peter Case *** 1/2
The Man With The Blue, Post-Modern, Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar ** 1/2
Flying Saucer Blues
HWY 62 **
NEKO CASE
Middle Cyclone ***
The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight ***
Hell-On ***
PETER CASE
Peter Case *** 1/2
The Man With The Blue, Post-Modern, Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar ** 1/2
Flying Saucer Blues
HWY 62 **
The Midnight Broadcast ***
JOHNNY CASH
The Christmas Spirit *
At Fulsom Prison (1968) ****
At San Quentin *** 1/2
JOHNNY CASH
The Christmas Spirit *
At Fulsom Prison (1968) ****
At San Quentin *** 1/2
Johnny Cash Is Coming To Town ** 1/2
Water From The Wells Of Home **
The Mystery Of Life **
American Recordings (1994) ****
American II: Unchained (1996) *** 1/2
American III: Solitary Man (2000) *** 1/2
American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002) ****
Unearthed (boxed set) (2003) ****
My Mother's Hymn Book (2004) ****
American V: A Hundred Highways *** 1/2
American VI: Ain't No Grave ***
Out Among The Stars **
ROSEANNE CASH
Seven Year Ache
Somewhere In The Stars
Rhythm and Romance
King's Record Shop (1987) ****
Interiors (1990) ****
The Wheel
Black Cadillac *** 1/2
The List ***
The River and The Thread
She Remembers Everything *** 1/2
EVA CASSIDY
Songbird ** 1/2
American Recordings (1994) ****
American II: Unchained (1996) *** 1/2
American III: Solitary Man (2000) *** 1/2
American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002) ****
Unearthed (boxed set) (2003) ****
My Mother's Hymn Book (2004) ****
American V: A Hundred Highways *** 1/2
American VI: Ain't No Grave ***
Out Among The Stars **
ROSEANNE CASH
Seven Year Ache
Somewhere In The Stars
Rhythm and Romance
King's Record Shop (1987) ****
Interiors (1990) ****
The Wheel
Black Cadillac *** 1/2
The List ***
The River and The Thread
She Remembers Everything *** 1/2
EVA CASSIDY
Songbird ** 1/2
I Can Only Be Me ***
SHAUN CASSIDY
Wasp (1980) **
NICK CAVE
Murder Ballads (1996) *** 1/2
The Boatman's Call *** 1/2
No More Shall We Part
Nocturama
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre Of Orpheus *** 1/2
Dig, Lazarus, Digg!! *** 1/2
Push The Sky Away
Skeleton Tree ***
Ghosteen (2019) *** 1/2
Idiot Prayer (Nick Cave Alone At Alexandra Palace) ***
Murder Ballads (1996) *** 1/2
The Boatman's Call *** 1/2
No More Shall We Part
Nocturama
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre Of Orpheus *** 1/2
Dig, Lazarus, Digg!! *** 1/2
Push The Sky Away
Skeleton Tree ***
Ghosteen (2019) *** 1/2
Idiot Prayer (Nick Cave Alone At Alexandra Palace) ***
Carnage ***/ (w Warren Ellis)
Wild God (2024) *** 1/2
CELESTE
Not Your Muse ***
OSCAR "PAPA" CELESTIN
Recorded In New Orleans 1925-1928 (w Sam Morgan) (2019) *** 1/2
C418
Minecraft Volume Alpha (2011) ****
Minecraft Volume Beta (2013)
SARAH MARY CHADWICK
Me And Ennui Are Friends, Baby ** 1/2
SERGE CHALOFF
Blue Serge (1956) ****
Boston Blow-Up (1955) *** 1/2
Boston Blow-Up (1955) *** 1/2
KASEY CHAMBERS
Rattlin' Bones (w Shane Nicholson) (2008) *** 1/2
Wreck and Ruin (w Shane Nicholson) (2012) *** 1/2
Bittersweet (2014) **
Dragonfly (2017) *** 1/2
Campfire (2018) *** /
Rattlin' Bones (w Shane Nicholson) (2008) *** 1/2
Wreck and Ruin (w Shane Nicholson) (2012) *** 1/2
Bittersweet (2014) **
Dragonfly (2017) *** 1/2
Campfire (2018) *** /
Backbone (2024) *** ("The Divorce Song" is great)
CHANCE THE RAPPER
Coloring Book (2016) *** 1/2
MANU CHAO
Coloring Book (2016) *** 1/2
MANU CHAO
Clandestino (1998) *** 1/2
Próxima Estació: Esperanza (2001) ****
Próxima Estació: Esperanza (2001) ****
Radio Bemba Sound System (2002)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
La Radiolina (2007) ** 1/2
Baionarena (2008)
Viva tu (2024) *** 1/2
TOM CHAPLIN
Twelve Tales Of Christmas * 1/2
MICHAEL CHAPMAN
Rainmaker (1969) ** 1/2
Twelve Tales Of Christmas * 1/2
MICHAEL CHAPMAN
Rainmaker (1969) ** 1/2
Fully Qualified Survivor (1970) ** 1/2
50 (2017) ***
TRACY CHAPMAN
50 (2017) ***
TRACY CHAPMAN
Tracy Chapman (1988) *** 1/2
Crossroads (1989) ***
Matters of the Heart (1992)
New Beginning (1995)
Telling Stories (2000)
Let Ir Rain (2002)
Where You Live (2005)
Our Bright Future (2008)
Collection (2001) *** 1/2
Greatest Hits (2015) *** 1/2
BILL CHARLAP
Love Is Here To Stay (w Sandy Stewart) (2005) *** 1/2
Double Portrait ** 1/2
Something To Remember (w Sandy Stewart) ***
The Silver Lining: The Songs Of Jerome Kern (w Tony Bennett) *** 1/2
Notes From New York **
Love Is Here To Stay (w Sandy Stewart) (2005) *** 1/2
Double Portrait ** 1/2
Something To Remember (w Sandy Stewart) ***
The Silver Lining: The Songs Of Jerome Kern (w Tony Bennett) *** 1/2
Notes From New York **
Street Of Dreams ** 1/2
THE CHARLATANS
THE CHARLATANS
Tellin' Stories (1997) ***
RAY CHARLES
Soul Brothers (w Milt Jackson) (1958) ***
Soul Brothers (w Milt Jackson) (1958) ***
Yes Indeed! (1958) *** 1/2
Ray Charles At Newport (1958) ***
The Genius Of Ray Charles (1959) *** 1/2
In Person (1960) ** 1/2 The Genius Hits The Road
Dedicated To You
Genius+ Soul + Jazz Ray Charles and Betty Carter *** 1/2
The Genius Sings The Blues *** 1/2
Soul Meeting (w Milt Jackson) ** 1/2
The Genius After Hours (1961) *** 1/2
Soul Meeting (w Milt Jackson) ** 1/2
The Genius After Hours (1961) *** 1/2
The Genius Sings The Blues *** 1/2
Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music (1962) ****
Greatest Hits
Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music (1962) ****
Greatest Hits
Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music Volume Two (1962) ****
Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul
Ingredients In A Recipe For Soul
Sweet & Sour Tears
Have A Smile With Me
Together Again aka Country and Western Meets Rhythm and Blues (1965) ***
Cryin' Time (1966) *** 1/2
A Message From The People
The Spirit Of Christmas **
The Birth Of Soul: The Complete Atlantic Rhythm and Blues Recordings (1991) ****
Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection (1997) ****
The Complete Country and Western Recordings *** 1/2
Genius Loves Company **
Pure Genius: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1952-1959) *** 1/2
Ray Sings, Basie Swings **
The Spirit Of Christmas **
The Birth Of Soul: The Complete Atlantic Rhythm and Blues Recordings (1991) ****
Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection (1997) ****
The Complete Country and Western Recordings *** 1/2
Genius Loves Company **
Pure Genius: The Complete Atlantic Recordings (1952-1959) *** 1/2
Ray Sings, Basie Swings **
CHARLIE XCX
Crash ** 1/2
Brat (2024) ** 1/2
CHATHAM COUNTY LINE
Strange Fascination **
CHEAP TRICK
Cheap Trick ***
CHEAP TRICK
Cheap Trick ***
In Color ***
Heaven Tonight (1978) *** 1/2
At Budokan **
Dream Police
All Shook Up **
One On One
Next Position, Please (The Authorized Version) (1983) *** 1/2
Busted (1990)
The Greatest Hits (1991/2003) *** 1/2
Authorized Greatest Hits (2000) ***/
The Essential Cheap Trick (2004) ***
The Latest (2009) *** 1/2
Bang, Zoom, Crazy...hello ** 1/2
Christmas Christmas ***
Bang, Zoom, Crazy...hello ** 1/2
Christmas Christmas ***
In Another World (2021) *** 1/2
DOC CHEATHAM
Shorty & Doc (1961) *** 1/2
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
Dig Your Own Hole (1997) ***
CLIFTON CHENIER
King Of The Bayous: I'm Coming Home (1992) *** 1/2
CHER
Christmas ** 1/2
Forever (2024) *** 1/2
CYRUS CHESTNUT
Journeys *** 1/2
Journeys *** 1/2
CHIC
C'est Chic (1978) **
Risqué (1979) ** 1/2
Real People (1980) **
CHICAGO
Chicago Transit Authority (1969) **
Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits (1975) *** 1/2
THE CHICKS AKA DIXIE CHICKS
Wide Open Spaces ** 1/2
Fly ***
Home *** 1/2
Taking The Long Way Home ***
Gaslighter ***
THE CHIEFTAINS
Irish Heartbeat (w Van Morrison) (1988) *** 1/2
The Bells Of Dublin *** 1/2
San Patricio ***
TYLER CHILDERS
Purgatory ***
CHILDISH GAMBINO
Awaken, My Love! ** 1/2
RACHEL CHINOURIRI
THE CHIEFTAINS
Irish Heartbeat (w Van Morrison) (1988) *** 1/2
The Bells Of Dublin *** 1/2
San Patricio ***
TYLER CHILDERS
Purgatory ***
CHILDISH GAMBINO
Awaken, My Love! ** 1/2
RACHEL CHINOURIRI
What A Devastating Turn of Events **
COREY CHISEL
Cabin Ghosts ep ***
Old Believers ***
RALPHIE CHOO
Cabin Ghosts ep ***
Old Believers ***
RALPHIE CHOO
Supernova ***
THE CHORDETTES
Collection 1951-1962 ** 1/2
TIM CHRISTENSEN
Honeyburst! (2003) *** 1/2
Pure McCartney (2013) *** 1/2
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN
Collection 1951-1962 ** 1/2
TIM CHRISTENSEN
Honeyburst! (2003) *** 1/2
Pure McCartney (2013) *** 1/2
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN
The Essential Charlie Christian (1939-1941) (2017) ****
CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS
Chris (2018) ** 1/2
JUNE CHRISTY
Something Cool (1954) *** 1/2
Something Cool (1955 expanded to 12 songs) ****
The Misty Miss Christy (1956) **
Something Cool (1960 rerecorded for stereo) ***
CHROMEO
White Women ***/
CHRONIXX
Chronology ***
ERIC CHURCH
The Outsiders ***
Desperate Man ***
White Women ***/
CHRONIXX
Chronology ***
ERIC CHURCH
The Outsiders ***
Desperate Man ***
Soul ** 1/2
CHVRCHES
CHVRCHES
The Bones Of What You Believe (2013) **
CIMARRON
Orinoco ***
CIRCLE JERKS
Orinoco ***
CIRCLE JERKS
Group Sex (1980) *** 1/2
THE CIVIL WARS
Barton Hollow (2011) ***
The Civil Wars (2013) *** 1/2
ERIC CLAPTON
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) *** 1/2
Barton Hollow (2011) ***
The Civil Wars (2013) *** 1/2
ERIC CLAPTON
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) *** 1/2
461 Ocean Boulevard (1974) *** 1/2
Unplugged *** 1/2
From The Cradle **
Riding With The King (w BB King) (2000) *** 1/2
Play The Blues (w Wynton Marsalis) *** 1/2
Happy Xmas * 1/2
Unplugged *** 1/2
From The Cradle **
Riding With The King (w BB King) (2000) *** 1/2
Play The Blues (w Wynton Marsalis) *** 1/2
Happy Xmas * 1/2
ALICE CLARK
Alice Clark (1972) *** 1/2
BRANDY CLARK
12 Stories (2013) ***
Big Day In A Small Town (2016) **
BRANDY CLARK
12 Stories (2013) ***
Big Day In A Small Town (2016) **
Your Life Is A Record (2020) *** 1/2
Brandy Clark (2023) ** 1/2
GARY CLARK JR
This Land **
GARY CLARK JR
This Land **
GENE CLARK
White Light (1971) ***
No Other (1974) *** 1/2
GUY CLARK
Old No. 1 (1975) ***
GUY CLARK
Old No. 1 (1975) ***
My Favorite Picture Of You (2013) *** 1/2
PETULA CLARK
From Now On ***/
SONNY CLARK
Sonny Clark Trio (1958) *** 1/2
PETULA CLARK
From Now On ***/
SONNY CLARK
Sonny Clark Trio (1958) *** 1/2
Cool Struttin' (1958) ****
VINCE CLARKE
VINCE CLARKE
Songs Of Silence ** 1/2
KELLY CLARKSON
Piece By Piece ***
Meaning Of Life ** 1/2
Piece By Piece ***
Meaning Of Life ** 1/2
Wrapped In Red ***
When Christmas Comes Around **
THE CLASH
The Clash (1977) *** 1/2
Give 'em Enough Rope (1978) *** 1/2
London Calling (1979) ****
Sandinista! (1980) *** 1/2
THE CLASH
The Clash (1977) *** 1/2
Give 'em Enough Rope (1978) *** 1/2
London Calling (1979) ****
Sandinista! (1980) *** 1/2
Combat Rock (1982) ***
JON CLEARY
So Swell ***
JIMMY CLIFF
The Harder They Come soundtrack (1972) ****
The Best Of Jimmy Cliff (1975) ****
Refugees ** 1/2
PATSY CLINE
ROSEMARY CLOONEY
Tenderly
Blue Rose (1956) *** 1/2
Ring Around Rosie
Swing Around Rosie
Fancy Meeting You Here (w Bing Crosby) * 1/2
Rosie Swings Softly
Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie!
Rosie Solves The Swingin' Riddle
Patsy Cline (1957) *** 1/2
Showcase (1961) ****
Sentimentally Yours (1962) ***
Sentimentally Yours (1962) ***
The Patsy Cline Story (1963) ****
Patsy Cline's 12 Greatest Hits (1967) ****
ROSEMARY CLOONEY
Tenderly
Blue Rose (1956) *** 1/2
Ring Around Rosie
Swing Around Rosie
Fancy Meeting You Here (w Bing Crosby) * 1/2
Rosie Swings Softly
Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie!
Rosie Solves The Swingin' Riddle
Sings Country Hits From The Heart (1963) ** 1/2
Love *** 1/2
Do You Miss New York? (1993) *** 1/2
Still On The Road (1994) *** 1/2
Demi-Centennial ***
Dedicated To Nelson ***
White Christmas
Brazil (w John Pizzaerelli)
Love *** 1/2
Do You Miss New York? (1993) *** 1/2
Still On The Road (1994) *** 1/2
Demi-Centennial ***
Dedicated To Nelson ***
White Christmas
Brazil (w John Pizzaerelli)
THE CLOVERS
The Best of The Clovers (1991) ***
JOE COCKER
Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1970) ** 1/2
COCONUT RECORDS
Nighttiming (2007) ** 1/2
COCTEAU TWINS
COCTEAU TWINS
Treasure (1984) **
Heaven Or Las Vegas (1990) ** 1/2
LEONARD COHEN
Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967) ****
Songs From A Room (1969) ***
Songs Of Love and Hate (1971) **1/2
New Skin For The Old Ceremony(1974) **
Death Of A Ladies' Man (1977) * 1/2
Recent Songs (1979) ***/
Various Positions (1984) ****
I'm Your Man (1988) *** 1/2
The Future (1992)
Ten New Songs (2001)
Dear Heather (2004)
Old Ideas (2012) *** 1/2
Popular Problems (2014) ***/
Can't Forget: A Souvenir Of The Grand Tour (2015) ***
You Want It Darker (2016) *** 1/2
Thanks For The Dance (2019) ***
Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967) ****
Songs From A Room (1969) ***
Songs Of Love and Hate (1971) **1/2
New Skin For The Old Ceremony(1974) **
Death Of A Ladies' Man (1977) * 1/2
Recent Songs (1979) ***/
Various Positions (1984) ****
I'm Your Man (1988) *** 1/2
The Future (1992)
Ten New Songs (2001)
Dear Heather (2004)
Old Ideas (2012) *** 1/2
Popular Problems (2014) ***/
Can't Forget: A Souvenir Of The Grand Tour (2015) ***
You Want It Darker (2016) *** 1/2
Thanks For The Dance (2019) ***
Various Artists -- Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen (2022) ** 1/2
Hallelujah & Songs From His Albums (2022) ***
COLDCUT
COLDCUT
What's That Noise? (1989) ***
COLDPLAY
Parachutes ***
A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002) *** 1/2
X and Y ** 1/2
Viva La Vida or death and All His Friends ** 1/2
Mylo Xyloto **
Ghost Stories ** 1/2
FREDDY COLE
Singin' The Blues ** 1/2
My Mood Is You ** 1/2
J. COLE
2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014) *** 1/2
4 Your Eyez Only ** 1/2
LLOYD COLE
Rattlesnakes (1984) *** 1/2
Easy Pieces
Mainstream
Lloyd Cole
Don't Get Weird On Me Babe
Bad Vibes
Standards ***
Guesswork ***
Parachutes ***
A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002) *** 1/2
X and Y ** 1/2
Viva La Vida or death and All His Friends ** 1/2
Mylo Xyloto **
Ghost Stories ** 1/2
FREDDY COLE
Singin' The Blues ** 1/2
My Mood Is You ** 1/2
J. COLE
2014 Forest Hills Drive (2014) *** 1/2
4 Your Eyez Only ** 1/2
LLOYD COLE
Rattlesnakes (1984) *** 1/2
Easy Pieces
Mainstream
Lloyd Cole
Don't Get Weird On Me Babe
Bad Vibes
Standards ***
Guesswork ***
On Pain ***
NATALIE COLE
NATALIE COLE
Unforgettable...With Love ** 1/2
NAT KING COLE
Love Is The Thing (1957) ** 1/2
After Midnight (1957) ****
Songs From "St. Louis Blues" (1958) ****
Destination Moon ** 1/2
Songs From "St. Louis Blues" (1958) ****
Destination Moon ** 1/2
Nat King Cole Sings, George Shearing Plays (1962) **
The Complete Capitol Recordings of The Nat King Cole Trio (1991) (first 200 tracks *** 1/2; last 149 pretty dire **) overall ** 1/2
The Complete Capitol Recordings of The Nat King Cole Trio (1991) (first 200 tracks *** 1/2; last 149 pretty dire **) overall ** 1/2
The Best Of The King Cole Trio (1992) *** 1/2
ORNETTE COLEMAN
The Shape of Jazz To Come (1959) ****
This Is Our Music (1961) *** 1/2
Free Jazz (1961) ***/
At The Golden Circle Vol. 1 (1966) *** 1/2
JUDY COLLINS
Colors Of The Day: Best Of Judy Collins ** 1/2
Silver Skies Blue (w Ari Hest) (2016) *** 1/2
A Love Letter To Sondheim
Everybody Knows (w Stephen Stills) ** 1/2
Colors Of The Day: Best Of Judy Collins ** 1/2
Silver Skies Blue (w Ari Hest) (2016) *** 1/2
A Love Letter To Sondheim
Everybody Knows (w Stephen Stills) ** 1/2
Strangers Again **
Winter Stories (w Jonas Fjeld) *** 1/2
Spellbound ***/
Winter Stories (w Jonas Fjeld) *** 1/2
Spellbound ***/
PHIL COLLINS
Face Value ***
Hello, I Must Be Going! ***
No Jacket Required ** 1/2
...But Seriously (1989) **
...Hits (1998) ** 1/2
SHIRLEY COLLINS
Anthems in Eden (w Dolly Collins) (1969) *** 1/2
No Roses (w Albion Country Band) ***
Lodestar *** 1/2
WILLIE COLÓN
Asalto Navideño (w Hector Lavoe) (1971/1973) ****
Metiendo Malo (w Rubén Blades) (1977)
Siembra (w Rubén Blades) (1978) ****
Canciones del Solar de Los Aburridos (1981) ***
The Last Fight (w Rubén Blades) (1982)
JESSI COLTOR
I'm Jessi Coltor (1975) ** 1/2
ALICE COLTRANE
World Spirituality Classics 1 **
JOHN COLTRANE
Thelonius Monk Quartet w John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall (1957) ****
Thelonius Monk With John Coltrane (1959) *** 1/2
Blue Train (1958) ****
GAZ COOMBES (see also Supergrass)
World's Strongest Man ** 1/2
Matador ** 1/2
Turn The Car Around *** (first seven tracks great but last two v weak)
THE CORAL
The Coral (2002) ***
Magic And Medicine (2003) *** 1/2
World Spirituality Classics 1 **
JOHN COLTRANE
Thelonius Monk Quartet w John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall (1957) ****
Thelonius Monk With John Coltrane (1959) *** 1/2
Blue Train (1958) ****
Bags and Trane (w Milt Jackson) ***
SAM COOKE
Giant Steps (1960) ****
Coltrane Jazz (1961) ***
My Favorite Things (1961) ****
Olé Coltrane (1961) ***
Ballads (1963) **
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (1963) ***/
Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album (1963) *** 1/2
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (1963) ****
A Love Supreme (1965) ****
Ascension (1966) ***
Be ***
Harry Connick Jr. **
KEN COLYER
Club Session With Colyer (1956) ****
COMMON
Be ***
The Dreamer, The Believer **
Nobody's Smiling *** 1/2
Black America Again ***
A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1) ** 1/2
Nobody's Smiling *** 1/2
Black America Again ***
A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1) ** 1/2
A Beautiful Revolution Part 1 & 2 **
PERRY COMO
Sings Merry Christmas Music (1947) *
Around The Christmas Tree (1953) *
Seasons Greetings From Perry Como (1959) *
The Scene Changes (1965) ** 1/2
In Italy (1966) ** 1/2
Lightly Latin (1966) **
Look To Your Heart (1968) *
The Perry Como Christmas Album (1968) *
Seattle (1969) *
The Very Best Of Perry Como (2000) ***
The Complete RCA Christmas Collection (2013 * 1/2
The Classic Christmas Album (2014) *
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (2020) *
EDDIE CONDON
1927-1943 Recordings (1997) *** 1/2
The Eddie Condon Collection 1927-1961 (2014) ****
THE CONET PROJECT
Recordings of Shortwave Numbers Stations/1111 (1995) *** (but only once)
HARRY CONNICK JR.
Harry Connick Jr. **
20 *** 1/2
When Harry Met Sally... (soundtrack) (1989) *** 1/2
Lofty's Roach Souffle ** 1/2
We Are In Love ***
Blue Light Red Light **
25 (1992) ***
When My Heart Finds Christmas * 1/2
She * 1/2
Star Turtle *
To See You **
Come By Me ** 1/2
Songs I Heard ** 1/2
30 *** 1/2
Other Hours: Connick On Piano, Vol. 1
Harry For The Holidays **
Only You **
Occasion: Connick On Piano, Vol. 2
Oh, My NOLA
What A Night! A Christmas Album * 1/2
What A Night! A Christmas Album * 1/2
Your Song *
Smokey Mary
Every Man Should Know
That Would Be Me ***
True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter ** 1/2
True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter ** 1/2
Alone With My Faith * 1/2
CHRIS CONNOR
Chris Connor (1956) *** 1/2
Chris Connor Sings The George Gershwin Almanac Of Song (1957) ****
JOANNA CONNOR
4801 South Indiana Avenue ***
CONNIE CONVERSE
How Sad, How Lovely (2009) *** 1/2
RY COODER
Paradise and Lunch (1974) *** 1/2
CONNIE CONVERSE
How Sad, How Lovely (2009) *** 1/2
RY COODER
Paradise and Lunch (1974) *** 1/2
A Meeting By The River (w Vishwa Mohan Bhatt) *** 1/2
Talking Timbuktu (w Ali Farka Touré) (1994) ****
Chávez Ravine (2005) *** 1/2
My Buddy
I, Flathead
San Patricio (w The Chieftains) ***
Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down ** 1/2
The Prodigal Son *
Talking Timbuktu (w Ali Farka Touré) (1994) ****
Chávez Ravine (2005) *** 1/2
My Buddy
I, Flathead
San Patricio (w The Chieftains) ***
Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down ** 1/2
The Prodigal Son *
Get on Board (w Taj Mahal) ***
BARBARA COOK
The Broadway Years: Till There Was You
Sings From The Heart
Tribute
No One Is Alone
SAM COOKE
Cooke's Tour (1960) ** 1/2
My Kind of Blues (1961) *** 1/2
Live At The Harlem Square Club, 1963 (1963/1985) ****
Mr. Soul (1963) ***
Night Beat (1963) ****
Ain't That Good News (1964) *** 1/2
The Man And His Music (1986) ****
Specialty Profiles: Sam Cooke with The Soul Stirrers (1990) ****
Portrait Of A Legend: 1951-1964 (2003) ****
GAZ COOMBES (see also Supergrass)
World's Strongest Man ** 1/2
Matador ** 1/2
Turn The Car Around *** (first seven tracks great but last two v weak)
ALICE COOPER
Billion Dollar Babies (1973) ** 1/2
COPELAND
You Are My Sunshine ***
You Are My Sunshine ***
THE CORAL
The Coral (2002) ***
Magic And Medicine (2003) *** 1/2
Nightfreak and the Sons Of Becker (2004)
IVAN CORNEJO
JOHN CRAIGIE
No Rain, No Rose ***
THE CRAMPS
The Invisible Invasion (2005) ***
Roots & Echoes (2007)
Butterfly House (2010) *** 1/2
The Curse Of Love (2014)
Distance Inbetween (2016) ***
Move Through The Dawn (2018) **
Distance Inbetween (2016) ***
Move Through The Dawn (2018) **
Coral Island (2021) *** 1/2
Sea Of Mirrors (2023) ***/
CHICK COREA
Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (1968) ***
Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 (1971) *** 1/2
Return To Forever (1972) ** 1/2
IVAN CORNEJO
Mirada (2024) *** 1/2
CORNERSHOP
When I Was Born For The 7th Time (1997) **
LOS CORRALEROS DE MAJAGUAL
Nuevo Ritmo...! (1966) ****
BILL COSBY
To Russell, My Brother, Who I Slept With (1968) ****
To Russell, My Brother, Who I Slept With (1968) ****
GAL COSTA
Gal Costa (1969) ***
Gal aka Cinema Olympia (1969) ***
ELVIS COSTELLO
My Aim Is True (1977) ****
This Year's Model (1978) ****
Armed Forces (1979) ***
Get Happy! (1980) ****
Trust (1981) ***
Almost Blue (1981) ***
Imperial Bedroom (1982) ****
Punch The Clock (1983) *** 1/2
Goodbye Cruel World (1984) *** 1/2
King Of America (1986) ****
Blood And Chocolate (1986) ****
Spike (1989) ***
Mighty Like A Rose (1991) ** 1/2
The Juliet Letters (1993) *** (but *** 1/2 live)
Brutal Youth (1994) ***
Kojak Variety (1995) ** 1/2
All This Useless Beauty (1996) ** 1/2
Painted From Memory (w Burt Bacharach) (1998) *** 1/2
When I Was Cruel (2002)
North (2003) **
The Delivery Man (2004)
The River In Reverse (w Allen Toussaint) (2006) *** 1/2
Momofuku (2008) ***
Secret, Profane and Sugarcane (2009) ***
National Ransom (2010) ***
Wise Up Ghost (2013) *** 1/2
Look Now (2018) *** 1/2
ELVIS COSTELLO
My Aim Is True (1977) ****
This Year's Model (1978) ****
Armed Forces (1979) ***
Get Happy! (1980) ****
Trust (1981) ***
Almost Blue (1981) ***
Imperial Bedroom (1982) ****
Punch The Clock (1983) *** 1/2
Goodbye Cruel World (1984) *** 1/2
King Of America (1986) ****
Blood And Chocolate (1986) ****
Spike (1989) ***
Mighty Like A Rose (1991) ** 1/2
The Juliet Letters (1993) *** (but *** 1/2 live)
Brutal Youth (1994) ***
Kojak Variety (1995) ** 1/2
All This Useless Beauty (1996) ** 1/2
Painted From Memory (w Burt Bacharach) (1998) *** 1/2
When I Was Cruel (2002)
North (2003) **
The Delivery Man (2004)
The River In Reverse (w Allen Toussaint) (2006) *** 1/2
Momofuku (2008) ***
Secret, Profane and Sugarcane (2009) ***
National Ransom (2010) ***
Wise Up Ghost (2013) *** 1/2
Look Now (2018) *** 1/2
Clockface (2020)
The Boy Named If (2022) *** 1/2
The Resurrection of Rust (w Rusty) (2022) ***/
The Coward Brothers (w T Bone Burnett) (2024) ***
DANIELIA COTTON
Rare Child *** 1/2
Woodstock ep ***/
DANIELIA COTTON
Rare Child *** 1/2
Woodstock ep ***/
A Different War ep **
Good Day ** 1/2
JAMES COTTON
Cotton Mouth Man (2013) *** 1/2
DON COVAY
JAMES COTTON
Cotton Mouth Man (2013) *** 1/2
DON COVAY
Checkin' In With Don Covay (1988) ** 1/2
NÖEL COWARD
The Compact Coward (1989) *** 1/2
COWBOY JUNKIES (see also Margo Timmins)
The Trinity Session (1988) ****
The Trinity Session (1988) ****
Sharon (rough draft for The Caution Horses) ***
The Caution Horses *** 1/2
Black Eyed Man
Pale Sun, Crescent Moon
Lay It Down
Miles From Our Home
Early 21st Century Blues
At The End Of Paths Taken ***
Trinity Revisited ** 1/2
Demons ** 1/2
Notes Falling Slowly *** 1/2
All That Reckoning ** 1/2
Black Eyed Man
Pale Sun, Crescent Moon
Lay It Down
Miles From Our Home
Early 21st Century Blues
At The End Of Paths Taken ***
Trinity Revisited ** 1/2
Demons ** 1/2
Notes Falling Slowly *** 1/2
All That Reckoning ** 1/2
Such Ferocious Beauty ***/
No Rain, No Rose ***
THE CRAMPS
Songs The Lord Taught Us (1980) ** 1/2
ROBERT CRAY
In My Soul ***
Robert Cray & Hi-Rhythm (2017) *** 1/2
In My Soul ***
Robert Cray & Hi-Rhythm (2017) *** 1/2
That's What I Heard ***/
PEE WEE CRAYTON
PEE WEE CRAYTON
Things I Used To Do (1971) *** 1/2
Blues After Hours (1999 comp) *** 1/2
CREAM
Fresh Cream (1966) **
Disraeli Gears (1967) ** 1/2
Fresh Cream (1966) **
Disraeli Gears (1967) ** 1/2
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968) ** 1/2
Bayou Country (1969) ***
Green River (1969) ****
Willy And The Poor Boys (1969) ****
At The Royal Albert Hall April 14 1970 (1970) ***
Cosmo's Factory (1970) ****
Pendulum (1970)
Mardi Gras (1972)
Chronicle: The Twenty Greatest Hits (1976) ****
MARSHALL CRENSHAW
Marshall Crenshaw (1982) ****
Marshall Crenshaw (1982) ****
Field Day (1983) *** 1/2
Downtown (1985)
Mary Jean & 9 Others (1987)
Downtown (1985)
Mary Jean & 9 Others (1987)
Good Evening (1989)
Life's Too Short (1991)
Miracle of Science (1996)
#447 (1999)
What's In The Bag? (2003)
Jaggedland (2009) ** 1/2
SONNY CRISS
Jaggedland (2009) ** 1/2
SONNY CRISS
Criss Craft (1975) *** 1/2
Sonny's Dream (Birth Of The New Cool) (1968) ****
CHRIS CROFTON
Hello It's Me! ***
THEO CROKER
Hello It's Me! ***
THEO CROKER
Blk2Life/A Future Past (2021) ** 1/2
CHARLEY CROCKETT
The Man From Waco **
$10 Cowboy (2024) **
MIKAL CRONIN
Mikal Cronin ***
BING CROSBY
Bing: His Legendary Years (1931-1957) (1993) ****
Merry Christmas (1945) ****
Mikal Cronin ***
BING CROSBY
Bing: His Legendary Years (1931-1957) (1993) ****
Merry Christmas (1945) ****
Bing Sings While Bregman Swings (1956) ****
Bing With A Beat (1957) ****
Fancy Meeting You Here (w Rosemary Clooney) (1958) * 1/2
Bing and Satchmo (1960) ***
Shillelaghs and Shamrocks *** 1/2
Sings Christmas Songs *** 1/2
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters: Their Complete Recordings (1996) ****
Bing Crosby and Some Jazz Friends *** 1/2
A Merry Christmas With Bing Crosby And The Andrews Sisters (2000) ****
Sings The Great American Songbook ***
Shillelaghs and Shamrocks *** 1/2
Sings Christmas Songs *** 1/2
Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters: Their Complete Recordings (1996) ****
Bing Crosby and Some Jazz Friends *** 1/2
A Merry Christmas With Bing Crosby And The Andrews Sisters (2000) ****
Sings The Great American Songbook ***
Top O' The Morning: His Irish Collection ***
DAVID CROSBY
DAVID CROSBY
If I Could Only Remember My Name (1971) ***/
CROSBY STILLS AND NASH (AND YOUNG)
Crosby Stills And Nash ***
Deja Vu ***
Crosby Stills And Nash ***
Deja Vu ***
So Far (1974) *** 1/2
CHRISTOPHER CROSS
CHRISTOPHER CROSS
Christopher Cross (1979) ** 1/2
Another Page (1983)
Every Turn of the World (1985)
Back Of My Mind (1988)
The Very Best of Christopher Cross (2002) ***
A Christopher Cross Christmas (2007) * 1/2
Doctor Faith (2011) (esp "Prayin'")
SHERYL CROW
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
The Globe Sessions
Feels Like Home ***
Threads ***
CROWDED HOUSE
Crowded House (1986) ***
Temple Of Low Men (1988) ** 1/2
Woodface (1991) *** 1/2
Together Alone (1993) *** 1/2
Recurring Dream: The Very Best Of Crowded House (1996) *** 1/2
Tuesday Night Music Club
Sheryl Crow
The Globe Sessions
Feels Like Home ***
Threads ***
CROWDED HOUSE
Crowded House (1986) ***
Temple Of Low Men (1988) ** 1/2
Woodface (1991) *** 1/2
Together Alone (1993) *** 1/2
Recurring Dream: The Very Best Of Crowded House (1996) *** 1/2
Dreamers Are Waiting (2021) ** 1/2
Gravity Stairs (2024) **
RODNEY CROWELL
Diamonds and Dirt
Sex & Gasoline *** 1/2
Tarpaper Skies ** 1/2
Close Ties *** 1/2
Acoustic Classics ** 1/2
Christmas Everywhere **
Texas ** 1/2
The Chicago Sessions *** 1/2
Airline Highway (2025) ** 1/2
THE CRUSADERS
THE CRUSADERS
Street Life (1971) * 1/2
CELIA CRUZ
Son Con Guaguanco (1966) ****
Etc. Etc. Etc. (1970) ****
Celia And Johnny (1974) ****
Azucar Negra (1993)
AIDA CUEVAS
Arrieros Somos: Sesiones Acusticas *** 1/2
JAMIE CULLUM
Taller ** 1/2
Arrieros Somos: Sesiones Acusticas *** 1/2
JAMIE CULLUM
Taller ** 1/2
The Pianoman At Christmas *** (great vibe)
THE CULT
THE CULT
Electric (1987) **
CULTURE CLUB
Kissing To Be Clever (1982) **
Colour By Numbers (1983) *** 1/2
Waking Up With The House On Fire (1984) ** 1/2
From Luxury To Heartache (1986)
The Best of Culture Club (1989) *** 1/2
Don't Mind If I Do
Life ** 1/2
THE CURE
Seventeen Seconds (1980) ***
Kissing To Be Clever (1982) **
Colour By Numbers (1983) *** 1/2
Waking Up With The House On Fire (1984) ** 1/2
From Luxury To Heartache (1986)
The Best of Culture Club (1989) *** 1/2
Don't Mind If I Do
Life ** 1/2
THE CURE
Seventeen Seconds (1980) ***
Pornography (1982) ***
Staring at the Sea (17 track version) (1986) *** 1/2
4:13 Dream *** 1/2
4:13 Dream *** 1/2
Songs Of A Lost World *** 1/2
CYMANDE
Cymande (1972) *** 1/2
Second Time Around (1973) ***
MILEY CYRUS
Plastic Hearts ***\
HOLGER CZUKAY
HOLGER CZUKAY
Movies (1979) ***
DABABY
Baby on Baby ***
Baby on Baby ***
LUCY DACUS
Home Video *** 1/2
DAFT PUNK
Homework (1977) *** 1/2
BRIAN D'ADDARIO
Till The Morning (2025) *** 1/2
Homework (1977) *** 1/2
Random Access Memories (2013) *** 1/2
KAREN DALTON
1966 **
It's So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You Best (1969) *** 1/2
KAREN DALTON
1966 **
It's So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You Best (1969) *** 1/2
In My Own Time (1971) ** 1/2
LACY J. DALTON
LACY J. DALTON
For The Black Sheep ** 1/2
THE DAMNED
Damned, Damned, Damned (1977) *** 1/2
Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) ****
D'ANGELO
Brown Sugar (1995) ****
Voodoo (2000) ** 1/2
Black Messiah
EMILY D'ANGELO
Enargeia ***/
TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY aka SANANDA MAITREYA
Introducing the Hardline According To... (1987) ***
THE DARKNESS
Permission To Land (2003) ** 1/2
Permission To Land (2003) ** 1/2
Hot Cakes (2012) ** 1/2
Pinewood Smile (2017) ***
DAUGHTER
His Young Heart ***
Pinewood Smile (2017) ***
DAUGHTER
His Young Heart ***
DAVE
We're All Alone In This Together ** 1/2
ANTHONY DAVID
Hello Like Before: The Songs Of Bill Withers ***
MICHELLE DAVID
The Gospel Sessions ***/
DAVID & DAVID
Boomtown (1986) *** 1/2
DAVIDO
Hello Like Before: The Songs Of Bill Withers ***
MICHELLE DAVID
The Gospel Sessions ***/
DAVID & DAVID
Boomtown (1986) *** 1/2
DAVIDO
Timeless ***
DAVID WAX MUSEUM
Everything Is Saved ***
RAY DAVIES
The Kinks Choral Collection ***
Americana ** 1/2
BETTY DAVIS
Everything Is Saved ***
RAY DAVIES
The Kinks Choral Collection ***
Americana ** 1/2
BETTY DAVIS
They Say I'm Different (1974) *** 1/2
CEDELL DAVIS
Even The Devil Gets The Blues ***
EDDIE "LOCKJAW" DAVIS
Even The Devil Gets The Blues ***
EDDIE "LOCKJAW" DAVIS
Very Saxy (1959) *** 1/2 (half a star off for the title)
REV. GARY DAVIS
Harlem Street Singer ***
MILES DAVIS
Birth Of The Cool (1957) ****
The Complete Birth Of The Cool (1957) *** 1/2
Walkin' (1957) ****
Cookin' (1957) ****
'Round About Midnight (1957) ***
Harlem Street Singer ***
MILES DAVIS
Birth Of The Cool (1957) ****
The Complete Birth Of The Cool (1957) *** 1/2
Walkin' (1957) ****
Cookin' (1957) ****
'Round About Midnight (1957) ***
Relaxin' (1958) ****
Workin' (1960) ****
Steamin' (1961) *** 1/2
Miles Ahead (1957) *** 1/2
Milestones (1958) ****
Porgy And Bess (1959)
Kind Of Blue (1959) ****
Sketches Of Spain (1960) ***
Quiet Nights (1963)
E.S.P. (1965)
Miles Smiles (1967) *** 1/2
Sorceror (1967) ***
In A Silent Way (1969) ****
Bitches Brew (1970) *** 1/2
Bitches Brew Live (1970) *** 1/2
Jack Johnson (1971)
DAWES
Nothing Is Wrong ** 1/2
DORIS DAY
Day In Hollywood (1955) **
Day By Day (1956) ****
Day By Night (1957) ****
Show Time (1960) **
Duet (w Andre Previn) *** 1/2
Annie Get Your Gun (w Robert Goulet) (1963) ****
The Doris Day Christmas Album (1964) ** 1/2
The Essential Doris Day ** 1/2
With Love ***
YUSSEF DAYES
Workin' (1960) ****
Steamin' (1961) *** 1/2
Miles Ahead (1957) *** 1/2
Milestones (1958) ****
Porgy And Bess (1959)
Kind Of Blue (1959) ****
Sketches Of Spain (1960) ***
Quiet Nights (1963)
E.S.P. (1965)
Miles Smiles (1967) *** 1/2
Sorceror (1967) ***
In A Silent Way (1969) ****
Bitches Brew (1970) *** 1/2
Bitches Brew Live (1970) *** 1/2
Jack Johnson (1971)
DAWES
Nothing Is Wrong ** 1/2
DORIS DAY
Day In Hollywood (1955) **
Day By Day (1956) ****
Day By Night (1957) ****
Show Time (1960) **
Duet (w Andre Previn) *** 1/2
Annie Get Your Gun (w Robert Goulet) (1963) ****
The Doris Day Christmas Album (1964) ** 1/2
The Essential Doris Day ** 1/2
With Love ***
YUSSEF DAYES
Black Classical Music ***
THE dB's
Stands For Decibles (1981) ** 1/2
DEAD KENNEDYS
Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables (1980) ***
THE DEAD WEATHER (super group w Jack White)
Horehound
Sea Of Cowards ** 1/2
Dodge and Burn ** 1/2
KIM DEAL
Horehound
Sea Of Cowards ** 1/2
Dodge and Burn ** 1/2
KIM DEAL
Nobody Loves You More ***
BLOSSOM DEARIE
My Gentleman Friend (1961) *** 1/2
My Gentleman Friend (1961) *** 1/2
Christmas Spice So Very Nice (1991) **
DEATH IN VEGAS
DEATH IN VEGAS
The Contino Sessions (1999) **
DEBARGE
In A Special Way (1983) *** 1/2
DEE-LITE
World Clique (1990) **
DEEP PURPLE
In Rock (1970) ** 1/2
Machine Head (1972) ** 1/2
Live in Japan (1972) ***
DEERHOOF
The Magic ** 1/2
DEF LEPPARD
The Magic ** 1/2
DEF LEPPARD
Pyromania (1983) **
Hysteria (1987) ** 1/2
Vault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980-1995 (1995) ***/
DEHD
Poetry ***\
DESMOND DEKKAR
Action! (1967) *** 1/2
Israelites: The Best Of Desmond Dekker 1963-1971 (1999) *** 1/2
DELANEY & BONNIE AND FRIENDS
Accept No Substitute (1969) ***
Motel Shot (1971) ** 1/2
DE LA SOUL
3 Feet High And Rising (1989) *** 1/2
De La Soul Is Dead (1991)
Buhloone Mindstate (1993)
and The Anonymous Nobody... (2016) ***
THE DELFONICS
La La Means I Love You (1968) ** 1/2
LANA DEL REY
Born To Die **
Ultraviolence ** 1/2
Honeymoon
Lust For Life **
Norman Fucking Rockwell! ** 1/2
Chem Trails At The Country Club **
3 Feet High And Rising (1989) *** 1/2
De La Soul Is Dead (1991)
Buhloone Mindstate (1993)
and The Anonymous Nobody... (2016) ***
THE DELFONICS
La La Means I Love You (1968) ** 1/2
LANA DEL REY
Born To Die **
Ultraviolence ** 1/2
Honeymoon
Lust For Life **
Norman Fucking Rockwell! ** 1/2
Chem Trails At The Country Club **
IRIS DEMENT
My Life (1994) *** 1/2
The Way I Should
Lifeline
Sing The Delta (2012) *** 1/2
The Trackless Woods (2015) *** 1/2
Workin' On A World ** (sentiments impeccable, songs not so much)
BRETT DENNEN
Por Favor **
MARTIN DENNY
BRETT DENNEN
Por Favor **
MARTIN DENNY
Exotica (1957) **
SANDY DENNY
The North Star Grassman and The Ravens (1971) **
The North Star Grassman and The Ravens (1971) **
Sandy (1972) *** 1/2
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz (1974) *** 1/2
Rendezvous (1977) **
Who Knows Where The Time Goes? *** 1/2
I've Always Kept A Unicorn ***\
Like An Old Fashioned Waltz (1974) *** 1/2
Rendezvous (1977) **
Who Knows Where The Time Goes? *** 1/2
I've Always Kept A Unicorn ***\
JOHN DENVER
Greatest Hits (1973) **
Greatest Hits Volume Two
John Denver -- The Classic Christmas Album
John Denver -- Rocky Mountain Christmas
John Denver and The Muppets: A Christmas Together **
John Denver -- Lime Creek Christmas ***
The Last Recordings **
DEPECHE MODE
Music For The Masses (1987) *** 1/2
DEPECHE MODE
Music For The Masses (1987) *** 1/2
Violator (1990) *** 1/2 \
Songs Of Faith & Devotion
Delta Machine ** 1/2
DESTROYER
Kaput ***
Delta Machine ** 1/2
DESTROYER
Kaput ***
JANET DEVLIN
Confessional ** 1/2
DEVO
DEVO
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978) ***
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels (1980) ** 1/2
TOUMANI DIABATÈ
In The Heart Of The Moon (w Ali Farka Toure) (2005) ****
In The Heart Of The Moon (w Ali Farka Toure) (2005) ****
The Mandè Variations (2008) *** 1/2
Ali and Toumani (w Ali Farka Toure) (2010) ****
Kôrôlen (2021) **
NEIL DIAMOND
The Bang Years 1966-1968 ** 1/2
Stones (1971) ***
Hot August Night ***
His 12 Greatest Hits (1974) ****
I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight (1977) **
12 Greatest Hits Vol 2 *** 1/2
Three Chord Opera (2001) ***
12 Songs (2005) ****
Home Before Dark *** 1/2
Melody Road *** 1/2
All-Time Greatest Hits *** 1/2
NEIL DIAMOND
The Bang Years 1966-1968 ** 1/2
Stones (1971) ***
Hot August Night ***
His 12 Greatest Hits (1974) ****
I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight (1977) **
12 Greatest Hits Vol 2 *** 1/2
Three Chord Opera (2001) ***
12 Songs (2005) ****
Home Before Dark *** 1/2
Melody Road *** 1/2
All-Time Greatest Hits *** 1/2
A Neil Diamond Christmas **
50th Anniversary Celebration (2017) *** 1/2
FATOUMATA DIAWARA
FATOUMATA DIAWARA
Fatou (2011) *** 1/2
London Ko (2023) *** 1/2
ALVARO DIAZ
Sayonara (2024) ***
LUTHER DICKINSON
Magic Music For Family Folk **
THE DICTATORS
Go Girl Crazy! (1975) ** 1/2
BO DIDDLEY
Bo Diddley (1958) ****
Go Bo Diddley (1959)
The Chess Box (1990) ****
His Best (1997) ****
DIGITAL UNDERGROUND
Sex Packets (1990) **
DINOSAUR JR.
You're Livin' All Over Me (1987) *** 1/2
Bug (1988) ***
DION
Kickin' Child: The Lost 1965 Album (1965/2017) *** 1/2
Born To Be With You (1975) ***/
Kickin' Child: The Lost 1965 Album (1965/2017) *** 1/2
Born To Be With You (1975) ***/
Rock N Roll Christmas (1993) ("Jingle Bell Rock" a keeper)
New York Is My Home (2016) **
Blues With Friends (2020) **
DIRE STRAITS
DIRE STRAITS
Dire Straits (1978) **
Communiqué
Making Movies (1980) ** 1/2
Love Over Gold (1982) ** 1/2
Brothers In Arms (1985) ***
Money For Nothing comp
On Every Street
Sultans Of Swing: The Very Best Of Dire Straits
THE DISPOSABLE HEROES OF HIPHOPRISY
Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury (1992) ** 1/2
THE DIVINE COMEDY
Casanova (1996) *** /
A Short Album About Love (1997) *** 1/2
Absent Friends (2004) ***
Office Politics (2019) **
THE DIXIE CHICKS see THE CHICKS
THE DIXIE CUPS
THE DIXIE CUPS
The Dixie Cups (1964) ****
THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection (2002) ****
DJANGO DJANGO
Django Django (2012) ** 1/2
OSCARF D'LEÓN
Y Su Salsa Mayor (1991) ****
JOHN DOE
The Westerner ***
The Westerner ***
DOECHII
Alligator Bites Never Heal (2024) **
SNOOP DOGG
Doggystyle (1993) **
DOJA CAT
Planet Her ***
ERIC DOLPHY
Out To Lunch (1964) *** 1/2
FATS DOMINO
This Is Fats Domino! (1956) ***
Fats Is Back (1968) ***
My Blue Heaven: The Best Of Fats Domino Vol. 1 (1990) *** 1/2
They Call Me The Fat Man...Antoine "Fats" Domino -- The Legendary Imperial Recordings (1991 boxed set of music released 1949-1962) *** 1/2
Blues Walk (1958) *** 1/2
Here 'Tis (1961) ****
DONOVAN
Sunshine Superman **1/2
Mellow Yellow ***
Greatest Hits ***
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
Toulouse Street ***
Takin' It To The Streets ***
Toulouse Street ***
Takin' It To The Streets ***
Minute By Minute ** 12
The Platinum Collection (2007) ***
The Platinum Collection (2007) ***
Liberté **
Walk This Road (2025) ** 1/2\ (but "Walk This Road" and "New Orleans" are keepers)
JOÃO DONATO
A Bad Donato (1970) ***
THE DOORS
The Doors
Strange Days (1967) **
Waiting For The Sun * 1/2
The Soft Parade
Morrison Hotel **
L.A. Woman ***
The Doors
Strange Days (1967) **
Waiting For The Sun * 1/2
The Soft Parade
Morrison Hotel **
L.A. Woman ***
The Best Of The Doors (1985) *** 1/2
KENNY DORHAM
KENNY DORHAM
Quiet Kenny (1960) ** 12
LEE DORSEY
The New Lee Dorsey ***
The New Lee Dorsey ***
MICHAEL DOUCET
Lacher Prise ** 1/2
ROSE ELINOR DOUGALL
ROSE ELINOR DOUGALL
Stellular ** 1/2
DOUGHBOYS
Shakin' Our Souls (2012) *** 1/2
Running For Covers ***
THE DOVES
The Last Broadcast (2002) ** 1/2
DRAKE
Thank Me Later ** 1/2
The Gift Without The Curse ** 1/2
Nothing Was The Same ***
Views **
What A Time To Be Alive ** 1/2
Scorpion *** 1/2
Thank Me Later ** 1/2
The Gift Without The Curse ** 1/2
Nothing Was The Same ***
Views **
What A Time To Be Alive ** 1/2
Scorpion *** 1/2
Honestly, Nevermind ***
NICK DRAKE
Five Leaves Left (1969) ****
Bryter Layter (1971) *** 1/2
Pink Moon (1972) ****
A Day Gone By (bootleg?) ***
NICK DRAKE
Five Leaves Left (1969) ****
Bryter Layter (1971) *** 1/2
Pink Moon (1972) ****
A Day Gone By (bootleg?) ***
The Making of Five Leaves Left (2025) *** 1/2
JORGE DREXLER
Tinta Y Tiempo ***/
THE DRIFTERS
The Drifters' Golden Hits (1968) *** 1/2
JULIE DRISCOLL
1969 (1971) ** 1/2
DRIVE BY TRUCKERS
Brighter Than Creation's Dark ** 1/2
DR. JOHN
Gris-Gris (1968) *** 1/2
Brighter Than Creation's Dark ** 1/2
DR. JOHN
Gris-Gris (1968) *** 1/2
Dr. John's Gumbo (1972) *** 1/2
In The Right Place (1973) *** 1/2 /
Desitively Bonnaroo (1974) ***
Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit Of Satchmo **1/2
Things Happen That Way *** 1/2
DR. OCTAGON
DR. OCTAGON
Dr. Octagonecologyst (1996) **
THE DRUMS
The Drums ***
The Drums ***
Jonny ** 1/2
DUA LIPA
Future Nostalgia (2020) *** 1/2
DUCKS LTD.
DUCKS LTD.
Harm's Way (2024) ***
DUFFY
Rockferry ***
JOHN DUNBAR (see also John Sally Ride)
Rockferry ***
JOHN DUNBAR (see also John Sally Ride)
What A Difference Indifference Makes 2023) ***
DURAN DURAN
Duran Duran **
Rio (1982) *** 1/2
Seven and the Ragged Tiger ** 1/2
Notorious **
Big Thing **
Decade (greatest hits) (1989) *** 1/2
Liberty **
The Wedding Album **
Thank You
Greatest (greatest hits) ***
Red Carpet Massacre
Paper Gods ** 1/2
Duran Duran **
Rio (1982) *** 1/2
Seven and the Ragged Tiger ** 1/2
Notorious **
Big Thing **
Decade (greatest hits) (1989) *** 1/2
Liberty **
The Wedding Album **
Thank You
Greatest (greatest hits) ***
Red Carpet Massacre
Paper Gods ** 1/2
Future Past ** 1/2
Danse Macabre ***
JIMMY DURANTE
JIMMY DURANTE
September Song (1963) **
IAN DURY
New Boots and Panties!! (1977) ** 1/2
THOMAS DYBDAHL
Songs **
BOB DYLAN
Bob Dylan (1962) ** 1/2
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963) *** 1/2
The Times They Are A-Changin' (1964) ***
Another Side Of Bob Dylan (1964) *** 1/2
Songs **
BOB DYLAN
Bob Dylan (1962) ** 1/2
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963) *** 1/2
The Times They Are A-Changin' (1964) ***
Another Side Of Bob Dylan (1964) *** 1/2
The Bootleg Series Vol. 9: The Witmark Demos 1962-1964 ***
Bringing It All Back Home (1965) ****
Highway 61 Revisited (1965) ****
Bringing It All Back Home (1965) ****
Highway 61 Revisited (1965) ****
The Bootleg Series Vol 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert (1966/2016) ***/
Blonde On Blonde (1966) ****
Blonde On Blonde (1966) ****
Greatest Hits (1967) ****
John Wesley Harding (1967) *** 1/2
Nashville Skyline (1969) ***
The Bootleg Series Vol 10: Another Self Portrait (1970) ****
New Morning (1970) ** 1/2
John Wesley Harding (1967) *** 1/2
Nashville Skyline (1969) ***
The Bootleg Series Vol 10: Another Self Portrait (1970) ****
New Morning (1970) ** 1/2
Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, Vol. II (1971) ****
Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid (1973) * 1/2
Planet Waves (1974) **
Before The Flood (1974) *** 1/2
Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid (1973) * 1/2
Planet Waves (1974) **
Before The Flood (1974) *** 1/2
The 1974 Live Recordings Sampler (1974) ***
Blood On The Tracks (1975) ****
More Blood More Tracks (official alternate version on boxed set) (1975) ***
More Blood More Tracks (New York demos pieced together from boxed set) (1975) ****
The Basement Tapes (1975) *** 1/2
Desire (1976) ** 1/2
Street Legal (1978) *** 1/2
Blood On The Tracks (1975) ****
More Blood More Tracks (official alternate version on boxed set) (1975) ***
More Blood More Tracks (New York demos pieced together from boxed set) (1975) ****
The Basement Tapes (1975) *** 1/2
Desire (1976) ** 1/2
Street Legal (1978) *** 1/2
The Complete Budokan 1978 (1978) ***
Slow Train Coming (1979) ** 1/2
Saved (1980) **
Shot Of Love (1981) *** 1/2
Infidels (1983) ***
Empire Burlesque (1985) *** (great songs, poor production)
Biograph (1985) *** 1/2
Knocked Out Loaded (1986) **
Down In The Groove (1988) *
Slow Train Coming (1979) ** 1/2
Saved (1980) **
Shot Of Love (1981) *** 1/2
Infidels (1983) ***
Empire Burlesque (1985) *** (great songs, poor production)
Biograph (1985) *** 1/2
Knocked Out Loaded (1986) **
Down In The Groove (1988) *
Dylan & The Dead (1989) **
Oh Mercy (1989) *** 1/2
Under The Red Sky (1990) * 1/2
The Bootleg Series Vol 1-3 *** 1/2
Good As I Been To You (1992) *** 1/2
World Gone Wrong (1993) ***
Time Out Of Mind (1997) ****
Oh Mercy (1989) *** 1/2
Under The Red Sky (1990) * 1/2
The Bootleg Series Vol 1-3 *** 1/2
Good As I Been To You (1992) *** 1/2
World Gone Wrong (1993) ***
Time Out Of Mind (1997) ****
Time Out Of Mind (1997/2022 remix) ****
Fragments: Time Out Of Mind Sessions 1996-1997 ***
Love And Theft (2001) *** 1/2
Modern Times (2006) *** 1/2
Together Through Life (2009) ***
Christmas In The Heart (2009) * 1/2
Tempest (2012) *** 1/2
Shadows In The Night (2015) *** 1/2
Fallen Angels (2016) ****
Triplicate (2017) *** 1/2
Travelin' Through: 1967-1969, Bootleg Series Volume 15 sampler ***
Love And Theft (2001) *** 1/2
Modern Times (2006) *** 1/2
Together Through Life (2009) ***
Christmas In The Heart (2009) * 1/2
Tempest (2012) *** 1/2
Shadows In The Night (2015) *** 1/2
Fallen Angels (2016) ****
Triplicate (2017) *** 1/2
Travelin' Through: 1967-1969, Bootleg Series Volume 15 sampler ***
Rough And Rowdy Ways (2020) *** 1/2
Shadow Kingdom ("concert" film -- recordings of Dylan singing Dylan) (2023) *** 1/2
SHEILA E
The Glamorous Life (1985) **
Bailar ** 1/2
THE EAGLES
Eagles (1972) **
Eagles (1972) **
Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) ****
Hotel California ** 1/2
STEVE EARLE
Guitar Town ***
Exit O ***
Copperhead Road (1988) *** 1/2
The Hard Way ***
Train A Comin' *** 1/2
I Feel Alright ***
El Corazon ***
The Mountain (w Del McCoury Band) *** 1/2
Transcendental Blues *** 1/2
Jerusalem ***
The Revolution Starts Now ***
BILLY ECKSTINE
Billy's Best (1958) *** 1/2
Hotel California ** 1/2
STEVE EARLE
Guitar Town ***
Exit O ***
Copperhead Road (1988) *** 1/2
The Hard Way ***
Train A Comin' *** 1/2
I Feel Alright ***
El Corazon ***
The Mountain (w Del McCoury Band) *** 1/2
Transcendental Blues *** 1/2
Jerusalem ***
The Revolution Starts Now ***
Washington Square Serenade ***
Townes ***
I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive ***
The Low Highway ***
Terraplane *** 1/2
Colvin and Earle (w Shawn Colvin) **
Colvin and Earle (w Shawn Colvin) **
So You Wanna Be An Outlaw ***
GUY ***
GUY ***
Ghosts Of West Virginia *** 1/2
J.T. ***
J.T. ***
Jerry Jeff ***
DALE EARNHARDT JR. JR.
It's A Corporate World ***
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
DALE EARNHARDT JR. JR.
It's A Corporate World ***
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
That's The Way Of The World (1975) ***
The Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. 1 (1978) ****
ANDERSON EAST
Encore **
Encore **
JULIUS EAQSTMAN
Vol. 1: Femenine ***
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN
Porcupine (1983) ** 1/2
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN
Porcupine (1983) ** 1/2
Ocean Rain (1984) ** 1/2
Meteorites **
The Stars, The Oceans and the Moon
The Stars, The Oceans and the Moon
Billy's Best (1958) *** 1/2
Once More With Feeling (1960) **
HARRY "SWEETS" EDISON
Sweets (w Ben Webster) (1956) *** 1/2
HARRY "SWEETS" EDISON
Sweets (w Ben Webster) (1956) *** 1/2
DAVE EDMUNDS
Repeat When Necessary (1979) *** 1/2
KATHLEEN EDWARDS
Total Freedom **
EELS
Beautiful Freak (1996) *** /
EELS
Beautiful Freak (1996) *** /
Blinking Lights and Other Revelations (2005) *** 1/2
Hombre Lobo
End Times
Wonderful, Glorious ***
The Deconstruction ***
Hombre Lobo
End Times
Wonderful, Glorious ***
The Deconstruction ***
Eels Time! (2024) ***/
808 STATE
808 STATE
Ninety (1989) *
BILLIE EILISH
Don't Smile At Me ep ** 1/2
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019) *** 1/2
Don't Smile At Me ep ** 1/2
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019) *** 1/2
Happier Than Ever *** 1/2
Hit Me Hard and Hit Me Soft *** 1/2 \
EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN
EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN
Kollaps (1981) ** 1/2
ELASTICA
Elastica (1995) ***
ELBOW
The Seldom Seen Kid ** 1/2
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA aka ELO
The Seldom Seen Kid ** 1/2
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA aka ELO
A New World Record (1976) ****
Out Of The Blue (1977) *** 1/2
Greatest Hits (1979) *** 1/2
Zoom (2001) ****
Zoom (2001) ****
Alone In The Universe (2015) ***
From Out Of Nowhere (2019 ***
From Out Of Nowhere (2019 ***
THE ELECTRIC PRUNES
The Electric Prunes (1967) **
ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULT
Elizabeth & the Catapult ep- (2006) *** 1/2
Elizabeth & the Catapult ep- (2006) *** 1/2
JAMES ELKINGTON
Ever-roving Eye ***
KURT ELLING
Wildflowers Vol. 1 ***
Wildflowers Vol. 2
DUKE ELLINGTON
1924-1930 on Classics Label *** 1/2
The OKeh Ellington 1927-1930 *** 1/2
1937-1940 on Classics Label *** 1/2
The Blanton-Webster Band/1937-1940 on Classics Label ****
Never No Lament: The Blanton-Webster Band (2003) ****
The Carnegie Hall Concerts: January 1943 (1977) ****
The Carnegie Hall Concerts: December 1944 *** 1/2
The Carnegie Hall Concerts: January 1946 *** 1/2
Ellington Uptown *** 1/2
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook *** 1/2
Black, Brown & Beige ***
Ellington At Newport (1956) ****
Anatomy Of A Murder *** 1/2
Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1963) ****
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (1963) ***/
Money Jungle w Max Roach and Charles Mingus (1963) ** 1/2
Ella At Duke's Place
The Far East Suite ***/
The Far East Suite ***/
The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse (1975) *** 1/2
RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT
RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT
Jack Takes The Floor (1958) ** 1/2
ELLIOTT BROOD
Tin Type ***/
Mountain Meadows ***
Work and Love ***
Ghost Gardens ***
Tin Type ***/
Mountain Meadows ***
Work and Love ***
Ghost Gardens ***
Keeper ***
Town ***/
Country *** 1/2
Town and Country (2024) *** 1/2 (combines last two eps into 14 track album)
ELO see ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
ELOMAR
ELO see ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
ELOMAR
Cantoria 1 (1984) (w Gerardo Azevedo, Vital Farias, Xangai) *** 1/2
Cantoria 2 (1988) (w Gerardo Azevedo, Vital Farias, Xangai) ****
Cantoria 3 (solo) *** 1/2
JOE ELY
Honky Tonk Masquerade (1978) *** 1/2
Honky Tonk Masquerade (1978) *** 1/2
Panhandle Rambler ** 1/2
Love In The Midst Of Mayhem **
Driven To Drive ***
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
Tarkus (1971) *
Pictures at an Exhibition (1971) **
EMINEM
The Slim Shady LP *** 1/2
The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) ****
The Eminem Show *** 1/2
Encore
Relapse ** 1/2
Recovery *** 1/2
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 *** 1/2
Revival
Kamikaze ***
The Slim Shady LP *** 1/2
The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) ****
The Eminem Show *** 1/2
Encore
Relapse ** 1/2
Recovery *** 1/2
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 *** 1/2
Revival
Kamikaze ***
The Death of Slim Shady ***
THE ENGLISH BEAT AKA THE BEAT
I Just Can't Stop It (1980) *** 1/2
Wha'ppen? (1981) ***
Special Beat Service (1982) *** 1/2
What Is Beat? (1983) ****
Bounce (featuring Roger Ranking) (2016) ** 1/2
Public Confidential (2019) ***
BRIAN ENO
(No Pussyfooting) (w Robert Fripp) (1973) *** 1/2
THE ENGLISH BEAT AKA THE BEAT
I Just Can't Stop It (1980) *** 1/2
Wha'ppen? (1981) ***
Special Beat Service (1982) *** 1/2
What Is Beat? (1983) ****
Bounce (featuring Roger Ranking) (2016) ** 1/2
Public Confidential (2019) ***
BRIAN ENO
(No Pussyfooting) (w Robert Fripp) (1973) *** 1/2
Here Come The Warm Jets (1974) ****
Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) (1974) *** 1/2
Evening Star (w Robert Fripp) (1975) *** 1/2
Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) (1974) *** 1/2
Evening Star (w Robert Fripp) (1975) *** 1/2
Another Green World (1975) ****
Discreet Music (1975) ****
Discreet Music (1975) ****
Before And After Science (1977) *** 1/2
Music For Films (1978) **
Music For Films (1978) **
Ambient 1: Music For Airports (1978) ****
Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror (1980) (w Harold Budd) ****
Ambient 3: Day Of Radiance (w Laraaji) (1980) *** 1/2
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts (w David Byrne) (1981) ***
Ambient 4: On Land (1982) ***
Ambient 4: On Land (1982) ***
Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks aka score for doc For All Mankind (1983) ***
The Pearl (w Harold Budd) (1984) *** 1/2
The Pearl (w Harold Budd) (1984) *** 1/2
Wrong Way Up (w John Cale) (1990) *** 1/2
The Shutov Assembly (1992) *** 1/2 Nerve Net (1992) **
The Drop (1997)
The Equatorial Stars (w Robert Fripp) (2004) *** 1/2
The Equatorial Stars (w Robert Fripp) (2004) *** 1/2
Another Day On Earth (2005)
77 Million Paintings (2006?) ***
77 Million Paintings (2006?) ***
Beyond Even (w Robert Fripp) 1992-2006 (2006) ** 1/2
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (w David Byrne) (2008) *** 1/2
Small Craft On A Milk Sea (w Leo Abrahams and Jon Hopkins) (2010) ***
Lux *** 1/2
Someday World (w Karl Hyde) (2014) *** 1/2
The Ship (2016)
Reflection (2017)
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (w David Byrne) (2008) *** 1/2
Small Craft On A Milk Sea (w Leo Abrahams and Jon Hopkins) (2010) ***
Lux *** 1/2
Someday World (w Karl Hyde) (2014) *** 1/2
The Ship (2016)
Reflection (2017)
Cluster & Eno (2017) ***
Mixing Colours (w Roger Eno) (2020) ***/
Foreverandevernomore (2022) ** 1/2
Small Craft (2023) ***
Secret Life (w Fred Again...) (2023) ** 1/2
I Dormienti ep (2023) *** 1/2
Soft Edges ep (2024) *** 1/2
Small World (credited Eno x Bloom) (2024 Amazon exclusive) *** 1/2
Luminal (w Beatie Wolfe) (2025) ** 1/2
Lateral (w Beatie Wolfe) (2025) *** 1/2
ROGER ENO
Mixing Colours (w Brian Eno) (2020) ***/
The Skies, They Shift Like Chords... (2023) ***
ERIC B. AND RAKIM
Paid In Full (1987) *** 1/2
Paid In Full (1987) *** 1/2
BOOKER ERVIN
That's It! (1961) *** 1/2
ESLABÓN ARMADO
Nostalgia (2022) *** 1/2
Desvelado (2023) *** 1/2
Vibras de Noche II (2025) ***/
GLORIA ESTEFAN
Brazil305 ** 1/2
SILVANA ESTRADA
SILVANA ESTRADA
Marchita (2022) *** 1/2
SHARON VAN ETTEN
Are We There ***
Remind Me Tomorrow **
EURYTHMICS
In The Garden **
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (1983) ****
Touch *** 1/2
1984 (For The Love of Big Brother) ** 1/2
Be Yourself Tonight ***
Revenge ** 1/2
Savage ** 1/2
We Too Are One * 1/2
Greatest Hits *** 1/2
Peace * 1/2
Thank you, JJ Jackson! For the first and only time, an MTV veejay made a recommendation and I listened and believed. More cheerleader than anything else, I don't recall veejays expressing anything other than generic excitement about each and every video they played and each and every artist they interviewed. But Triple J, one of the five original on-air personalities at that channel, slipped up just once. He played the exceptionally catchy song (and striking video) "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)." The relentless chorus, the stunning Annie Lennox dressed like a man and sporting that positively shocking red hair, the synths! It was awesome, it was catchy, it was...gimmicky? The lyrics were a bit repetitive; they worked but they didn't necessarily inspire confidence in the songwriters. Maybe they just got lucky. The song was a great record, sure. But I wondered -- were they a one-hit wonder, like A Flock Of Seagulls and a million other acts since pop music began? Back when you forked over a precious $8 just to buy ONE album on cassette, that was a serious question. Should I buy it? As if he read my mind, Mr. Jackson said something like, "Hey, that's a terrific song. And if you're wondering, the rest of their album is just as good!" I think management must have sent him a memo because I never heard J.J. or anyone else offering anything like that comment ever again. The closest they ever got to criticism after that -- good or bad -- was Beavis and Butt-Head. Heh-heh. But I heard him, I believed him, I bought the album and indeed, it WAS terrific. As was their quick follow-up "Touch." They remained an excellent singles band after that remarkable, distinctive one-two punch. And if you trim the too-generous, 18 track "Greatest Hits" set from 1991, why you'd have another four-star album to their credit. (For the record, I'd cut "The Miracle of Love" and both tracks from "We Too Are One.")
BILL EVANS
Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958) ****
Are We There ***
Remind Me Tomorrow **
EURYTHMICS
In The Garden **
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (1983) ****
Touch *** 1/2
1984 (For The Love of Big Brother) ** 1/2
Be Yourself Tonight ***
Revenge ** 1/2
Savage ** 1/2
We Too Are One * 1/2
Greatest Hits *** 1/2
Peace * 1/2
Thank you, JJ Jackson! For the first and only time, an MTV veejay made a recommendation and I listened and believed. More cheerleader than anything else, I don't recall veejays expressing anything other than generic excitement about each and every video they played and each and every artist they interviewed. But Triple J, one of the five original on-air personalities at that channel, slipped up just once. He played the exceptionally catchy song (and striking video) "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)." The relentless chorus, the stunning Annie Lennox dressed like a man and sporting that positively shocking red hair, the synths! It was awesome, it was catchy, it was...gimmicky? The lyrics were a bit repetitive; they worked but they didn't necessarily inspire confidence in the songwriters. Maybe they just got lucky. The song was a great record, sure. But I wondered -- were they a one-hit wonder, like A Flock Of Seagulls and a million other acts since pop music began? Back when you forked over a precious $8 just to buy ONE album on cassette, that was a serious question. Should I buy it? As if he read my mind, Mr. Jackson said something like, "Hey, that's a terrific song. And if you're wondering, the rest of their album is just as good!" I think management must have sent him a memo because I never heard J.J. or anyone else offering anything like that comment ever again. The closest they ever got to criticism after that -- good or bad -- was Beavis and Butt-Head. Heh-heh. But I heard him, I believed him, I bought the album and indeed, it WAS terrific. As was their quick follow-up "Touch." They remained an excellent singles band after that remarkable, distinctive one-two punch. And if you trim the too-generous, 18 track "Greatest Hits" set from 1991, why you'd have another four-star album to their credit. (For the record, I'd cut "The Miracle of Love" and both tracks from "We Too Are One.")
BILL EVANS
Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958) ****
Sunday At The Village Vanguard (1961) ****
Waltz For Debby (1961) *** 1/2
Half Moon Bay
The Tony Bennett/ Bill Evans Album (1975) ****
The Tony Bennett/ Bill Evans Album (1975) ****
Homecoming (1979)
THE EVERLY BROTHERS
The Everly Brothers (1957) ** 1/2
THE EVERLY BROTHERS
The Everly Brothers (1957) ** 1/2
Songs Our Daddy Taught Us (1958) ****
It's Everly Time (1960) *** 1/2
A Date With The Everly Brothers (1960) ***
Christmas With The Everly Brothers (1962) no stars
The Everly Brothers Sing Great Country Hits (1963) ** 1/2
In Our Image (1966) ***
Two Yanks In England (1966) ***/
The Hit Sound Of The Everly Brothers (1967) ** 1/2
The Everly Brothers Sing (1967) * 1/2
Roots (1968) *** 1/2
The Hit Sound Of The Everly Brothers (1967) ** 1/2
The Everly Brothers Sing (1967) * 1/2
Roots (1968) *** 1/2
Stories We Could Tell (1972) ***
EB 84 (1984) ****
Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits (1985) ****
Born Yesterday (1986) *** 1/2
Some Hearts (1988) ***
EB CD Burnwood (mixtape) *** 1/2
EB 84 (1984) ****
Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits (1985) ****
Born Yesterday (1986) *** 1/2
Some Hearts (1988) ***
EB CD Burnwood (mixtape) *** 1/2
Hey Doll Baby (2022) ***/
EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL
EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL
Eden *** 1/2
Everything But The Girl (comp-ish) ***
Love Not Money **
Baby, The Stars Shine Bright ***
Idlewild (1988) ****
The Language Of Life ***
Worldwide ** 1/2
Acoustic ***
Essence & Rare -- 82-92 (comp) *** 1/2
Home Movies (comp) *** 1/2
Amplified Heart ***
Walking Wounded *** 1/2
The Best Of Everything But The Girl (comp)
Temperamental ** 1/2
Like The Deserts Miss The Rain (comp) *** 1/2
Fuse *** 1/2
At Maida Vale ep *** 1/2 (esp "Nothing Left To Lose" acoustic)
CESÁRIA ÉVORA
Miss Perfumado (1992) *** 1/2
Cesária (1995)
Cabo Verde (1997)
Café Atlantico (1999)
THE EXPLORERS CLUB
Together ***\
Together ***\
The Explorers Club ***
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