The Bends
Radiohead - 1995
Favorite Song(s): High and Dry, Black Star
Source: N/A
Obviously Radiohead is amazing and all their records are amazing and stuff. Idk what the consesus on The Bends but I love it because of its relatability for myself. I find myself connecting to this album much more than the others, even if they are better masterpieces in musicaility.
No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls
Simple Plan - 2002
Favorite Song(s): I'm Just a Kid
Source: N/A
Ngl I bought this because I recognized I'm Just a Kid from the tiktok trend. Crying to this song is one of my favorite passtimes
Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
My Chemical Romance - 2004
Favorite Song(s): To The End
Source: Barnes and Noble lmfao
Literal peak. Confession: I haven't really listened to the rest of their music because this album was so lifechanging that it was enough for me. I wish i got into this type of music earlier in my life. Gerard Way = the real Jesus.
Let Go
Avril Lavigne - 2002
Favorite Song(s): Sk8er Boi
Source: Barnes and Noble
I was very mislead before I acquired this album. I assumed since it had sk8er boi, it was like a pop punk ass album. it really is not. I was a little dissapointed. The other songs arent bad but they just really arent my style. I like Complicated just for the nostalgia. sry queens
Call the Doctor
Sleater-Kinney - 1996
Favorite Song(s):
Source: Wuxtry Records
i havent listened to this album yet in its entirety bc im scared i wont like it. and if i dont like it that means im not a true riot grrrl, and my whole identity falls apart. so. yea i got nothing to say yet. maybe one day ill get over myself.
Ten
Pearl Jam - 1991
Favorite Song(s): Even Flow
Source: N/A
Similar to simple plan, i got this album because i recognized the band from one song that was trending. I have yet to listen to the whole thing :(
Through the Looking Glass
Siouxsie and the Banshees - 1987
Favorite Song(s): The Passenger
Source: Wuxtry Records
There are some real bangers in here. Again, I don't know the fan consensus on this album but I think its great, and I wanted to comment on something I thought was special. In this album there is a cover of the song Strange Fruit, first performed by Billie Holiday. The bands rendition is horrifying and captivating. I think it perfectly encapsulates southern gothic elements. The true horror of the south. I wonder how the band felt when they recorded this. As a black alternative girl, this song and this cover means a lot to me. I hope that was their intent.
Inked in Red
Vision Video - 2021
Favorite Song(s): Inked in Red
Source: Merch Stand!!!
I'm so lucky to have seen Vision Video perform twice in the past year. I actually found them in 2022 from tiktok and fell in love with the song Inked in Red. A lot of my CDs are from retro vintage ass bands that Ill never get to see. Sometimes I need to remind myself to listen to recent releases and keep our beloved scene alive. u can find me gushing on the concert and fav page lol.
Best of Inuyasha
Various Artists
Favorite Song(s): "Fukai Mori"
"Owarinai Yume" (Unending Dream)
Source: Retro Saikou - Momocon 2024
This is a collection of all the openings and endings from the Inuyasha anime. I have nothing to say except its iconic. iykyk.
Aikatsu Best Album - Calendar Girls
Aikatsu! - 2014
Favorite Song(s): Calendar Girls, Glass Doll,
Take Me Higher
Source: Retro Saikou - Momocon 2024
This album is a collection of the songs from the first series of Aikatsu! I only watched the first series up to around s3 since i hate change. I probably will talk more about Aikatsu on my anime page, but it was one of the first anime I watched intentionally. Its an idol show targetted at little like so I dont even think i was the target audience. But I fell in love with the music in middle school so it is nostalgic for me. This CD came with 2 discs and AIKATSU CARDSS!!! i never thought id have my own aikatsu card but 10 years later i have one!!
rest of albums coming soon!