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Project 1001: Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin
A look at a landmark ambient electronica album
Project 1001: I See You by the xx
In all I know / And what I've done / I take you along / Though you're not here / I can feel you there / I take you along
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Project 1001: Bad Company by Bad Company
Bad company / I can't deny / Bad company / 'Til the day I die
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Project 1001: Cloud Nine by The Temptations
The Motown icons' classic is a timeless masterpiece.

May 2025

Project 1001: Street Signs by Ozomatli
Won't it all, go away... / This is-this is my world, / This is-this your world, / If you believe in my heart... / This is-this is my world, / This…
Project 1001: Scott 2 by Scott Walker
This project leads to another gem of a discovery
Project 1001: Moondance by Van Morrison
Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance / With the stars up above in your eyes / A fantabulous night to make romance / 'Neath the cover of October…
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Project 1001: Skylarking by XTC
I can take humiliation / And hurtful comments from the boss / I'm just praying by the weekend / I can earn enough for us
Project 1001: Blur by Blur
When I feel heavy metal (woo-hoo) / And I feel that I made all (woo-hoo) / Well, I lie and I'm easy / All of the time, but I am never sure why I need…
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Project 1001: Sheer Heart Attack by Queen
Here I stand (here I stand) / Look around, around, around, around, around / But you won't see me / Now I'm here (now I'm here) / Now I'm there (now I'm…
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Project 1001: Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Freak out and give in / Doesn't matter what you believe in
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Project 1001: Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
And I saw my old man / Exploding out of the tunnel / I knew what came next / Recognized that cruel scene / That brought the downfall / Of the distant…
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