The Official Needles and Grooves 1001 Album Generator Project (aka Preachin’ about the Preachers if today’s selection sucks)

[jamieanderson1968]

Wanted is another song that I will burst into song randomly, usually when I spot a dentist riding a Harley

 

[Joe Mac]

Wanted is another song that I will burst into song randomly, usually when I spot a dentist riding a Harley

Working Class Hero is one that I often can’t get out of my head in work and often start randomly singing. My office is totally on the same corridor as the senior management team as well…

 

[Fleetwood-Matt]

2/14/25
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Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet

Slippery When Wet - Bon Jovi | Album | AllMusic

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi released in 1986. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

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Man I love this album and Bon Jovi in general. All killer no filler just fun Glam Rock. Also fun to reminisce because he was the first concert I ever saw so I remember hearing these songs live as my first concert which makes them even more special to me.

This pick is also perfect timing because “Livin’ On a Prayer” is my boyfriend and I’s song so it feels really special getting this on valentine day

 

[Fleetwood-Matt]

 

[Nee Lewman]

1/17/25

David Bowie - Young Americans

Young Americans - David Bowie | Album | AllMusic

Young Americans by David Bowie released in 1975. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

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[Nee Lewman]

On some days this is my favorite Bowie album.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Re: Bon Jovi. I love the album, there are a few songs (like the opener) that I don’t like very much. It’s a solid Hair Metal album though.

 

[jamieanderson1968]

On some days this is my favorite Bowie album.

A great album within a series of great albums he put out in his cocaine fueled run.

All within 3 years - recorded Diamond Dogs, went on his largest tour to date, recorded this album while on tour, filmed The Man Who Fell to Earth, recorded StationToSation, went on another world tour, produced Iggy’s The Idiot, and recorded Low.

 

[dbarila]

This is not a commentary of today's choice. But this was a delightful interview with James Dean Bradfield. It's obviously more guitar/gear centered but there's a lot of talk about the band's influences etc. I haven't heard many interviews with him so I was very surprised that that's the guy with that powerful singing voice.

 

[Nee Lewman]

2/18/25

The Cult - Electric

Electric - The Cult | Album | AllMusic

Electric by The Cult released in 1987. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

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[Nee Lewman]

Paging @Yer Ol' Uncle D

 

[Nee Lewman]

This is fun. I should go look at the book. I hope they didn’t pick this over Sonic Temple or Love.

 

[dbarila]

Of the very few songs I know from The Cult, none of them are on this album. I always thought the guy had a cool voice though.

 

[Nee Lewman]

This is the sole entry in the book. lol.

Hey @Yer Ol' Uncle D when you saw GNR open for them was it in support of this or Love?

 

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

Paging @Yer Ol' Uncle D

This is the sole entry in the book. lol.

Hey @Yer Ol' Uncle D when you saw GNR open for them was it in support of this or Love?

Let me dig up some goodies. I'll have the full story on my live Electric experience tomorrow night.

 

[Nee Lewman]

2/19/25

Scott Walker - Scott 4

Scott 4 - Scott Walker | Album | AllMusic

Scott 4 by Scott Walker released in 1969. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

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[Nee Lewman]

I’m a newbie to Mr Walker. I’m sure @avecigrec and @jamieanderson1968 will school me on his attributes.
(The allmusic bio name drops beret dude… so um)

 

[avecigrec]

I’m a newbie to Mr Walker. I’m sure @avecigrec and @jamieanderson1968 will school me on his attributes.
(The allmusic bio name drops beret dude… so um)

Never heard of him

 

[Nee Lewman]

I mean I became aware of him when I started hanging out with the yahoos around here. He’s like some big deal crooner/avant-garde guy. Evidently a big influence on people who make music.

 

[jamieanderson1968]

I mean I became aware of him when I started hanging out with the yahoos around here. He’s like some big deal crooner/avant-garde guy. Evidently a big influence on people who make music.

His baroque pop music stylings can be an acquired taste for sure. I enjoy it but rarely listen to these albums any more. Highly recommend his harder stuff from later in his career, like Tilt