August 2021

2020 / 2021 new releases in bold

Officially retired on August 10, 2021, after a nearly six year run. With one of its latest updates, RYM added a listening log feature to its webpage, which I prefer. Keeping this one on Listography has become time consuming and redundant. -Chuck

• Matt Berry - Witchazel (2011,S) ★★★★☆
• Genesis - Abacab (1981,LP) ★★★★☆
• Urbie Green - Jimmy McHugh in Hi-Fi (1958,S) ★★★★☆

The Delta Variant and anti-vaxxers. Sigh.

Chuck's Rating Scale

• Classic / Essential (Best!) 4.4 to 5.0 ★★★★★
• Must Listen (Great) 3.4 to 4.3 ★★★★☆
• Worthy Effort (Good) 2.4 to 3.3 ★★★☆☆
• Below Expectations (Bad) 1.4 to 2.3 ★★☆☆☆
• Avoid (Awful) 0 to 1.3 ★☆☆☆☆