II by Boyz II Men
495/500
Hot on the heels of Shakira’s album earlier, comes Boyz II Men’s II album.
Pretty chill this one. It seemed to melt into the background as I was working.
All in all pretty relaxing. Would recommend.
Donde Estan Los Ladrones by Shakira
496/500
If you’d have told me, a week ago, that I’d be listening to a Shakira album I’d have laughed at you.
However, as this is in position 496 of the Top 500 Albums as decided by Rolling Stone magazine, it has entered my ears.
And you know what? Even though I don’t understand a word (it being in Spanish) it’s actually been an enjoyable listen.
I guess when an artist has an annoying pop song hit (as Shikira did with Wherever, whenever) it’s easy to disgard their entire career.
Not a bad listen though.
Favourite Songs:
- Moscas en la Casa
- Que Vuelvas
- Dónde Están los Ladrones
The Indestructible Beat of Soweto
497/500
I didn’t understand a word on the album. But that didn’t matter.
I enjoyed it a lot. It became great background music to work to.
I don’t think my leg stopped tapping from start to finish.
Suicide by Suicide
This album was okay to my ears. Some of the repetitive parts got a little boring for me.
No disrespect — just not really my bag, this one. Maybe I’ll try a re-listen in the future.
Ask Rufus by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
Ive never been a huge R&B fan, but what I have heard (mostly from top list recommendations) I’ve enjoyed.
And this album goes to the top of those. Wow.
I loved the whole album, but the final song, “Egyptian Song” just blew me away.
Favourite Songs:
- At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
- Hollywood
- Egyptian Song
Funeral by Arcade Fire
Starting back on the Rolling Stone top 500 albums listing. Why not. At number 500 there is Funeral by Arcade Fire.
This is already one of my favourite albums so is a nice start to the chart.
Favourite Songs:
- Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
- Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)
My first day in Novigrad
I decided to break away from my quest and head north to Novigrad.
I had some currency i’d looted, which said I could exchange at the Novigrad bank. So off I went.
I tried a direct route but that was guarded and I was unable to pass without a pass of some kind.
So I just went off-road and crossed at some marshes to the north west.
After a slight detour into a small treasure hunt, I arrived at Novigrad.
Love the size and the vibes. Prob gonna spend some time just exploring this place.
