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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| Life Thru A Lens | 5 | 2.73 | +2.27 |
| Hms Fable | 5 | 2.77 | +2.23 |
| 16 Lovers Lane | 5 | 2.94 | +2.06 |
| Talking With the Taxman About Poetry | 5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
| Get Rich Or Die Tryin' | 5 | 3.05 | +1.95 |
| Manassas | 5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
| If I Could Only Remember My Name | 5 | 3.07 | +1.93 |
| Tubular Bells | 5 | 3.1 | +1.9 |
| 461 Ocean Boulevard | 5 | 3.12 | +1.88 |
| Trio | 5 | 3.13 | +1.87 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| Licensed To Ill | 1 | 3.56 | -2.56 |
| Violent Femmes | 1 | 3.5 | -2.5 |
| Pink Flag | 1 | 3.21 | -2.21 |
| Selected Ambient Works 85-92 | 1 | 3.21 | -2.21 |
| Music Has The Right To Children | 1 | 2.91 | -1.91 |
| Apocalypse Dudes | 1 | 2.9 | -1.9 |
| In Rainbows | 2 | 3.84 | -1.84 |
| Dummy | 2 | 3.71 | -1.71 |
| Orbital 2 | 1 | 2.7 | -1.7 |
| Ill Communication | 2 | 3.65 | -1.65 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 5 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 5 | 4.4 |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4.5 |
| R.E.M. | 4 | 4.5 |
| Paul Simon | 3 | 4.67 |
| Peter Gabriel | 3 | 4.67 |
| Rush | 2 | 5 |
| Dire Straits | 2 | 5 |
| ABBA | 2 | 5 |
| Eagles | 2 | 5 |
| Adele | 2 | 5 |
| The Rolling Stones | 6 | 4.17 |
| Neil Young | 4 | 4.25 |
| Steely Dan | 4 | 4.25 |
| Beatles | 7 | 4 |
| David Bowie | 9 | 3.89 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 4.33 |
| Aerosmith | 3 | 4.33 |
| Queen | 3 | 4.33 |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 4 |
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| Beastie Boys | 3 | 1.67 |
| Pere Ubu | 2 | 1.5 |
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Dire Straits
5/5
What a masterpiece, genius guitar work, never in your face but always present, great atmosphere
23 likes
Ravi Shankar
2/5
While the Sitar is an interesting instrument, this album sounds more like a 50 minute solo on the Sitar which is just not that enjoyable as an album
14 likes
King Crimson
3/5
Not bad but just a bit too much progressive and not enough rock to keep me entertained and intrigued
11 likes
Beck
2/5
This truly was a huge disappointment for me. A Grammy winning album that is jumping from genre to genre with each song, each time in a worse manner while sounding awfully a lot like Kid Rock
11 likes
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The Offspring
2/5
Not really my type of music, a bit too raw and aggressive sounding although can see its appeal if one likes the genre. 2/5
Blur
3/5
Surprisingly entertaining and easy listening. Solid music and a look into Brit pop
T. Rex
3/5
Unremarkable, neither bad nor good
The Temptations
3/5
Very solid album, nothing to dislike about that kind of music
The Smiths
4/5
Good Album that is an all around great listen, not one song stands out but all of them combine for a joyful listening
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Interesting to hear this subgenre but in the end all the songs were too close to each other and unremarkable
Pink Floyd
5/5
There's not much to be said that hasn't already been said, this is one of the best albums of all time, a perfectly packaged concept album that never feels boring or dull and that was groundbreaking back then and still is almost 50 years onwards
Oasis
4/5
Great album overall, there weren't any songs standing out particularly but it is a well put together album that, as their debut album, laid the foundations for a great career
Rush
5/5
Went in there expecting not much, having never listened to them before but I had a great time listening to this album and enjoyed it thoroughly. The more melodic aspect of this album hit exactly what I like in rock and I'm definitely looking forward to check out more of then
Tina Turner
4/5
Good pop album with an edge from a legendary artist with a unique voice. Despite this not being my personal favorite genre and only steel claw popped out as a great song i liked, it was an overall good album that deserves its rating
Otis Redding
3/5
Good album of own and cover songs but nothing remarkable or outstanding so a solid 3
k.d. lang
3/5
Not really a traditional country album but not bad. She has a good voice and the album is decent.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
What a great put together album. Joni has her individual style yet one never feels like one song sounds like the other or that they blend together.
Wire
1/5
Very early, British punk rock. Unfortunately I fail to appreciate the art in it, it sounds bad, the singing reminds me more of drunk people yelling at the pub......
Ride
4/5
Expected absolutely nothing but it was quite an enjoyable album, liked the unorthodox edge it had with melodic melodies and singing
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
1/5
Atrocious, simply atrocious, not sure what to say about this wanna be music
John Lennon
3/5
Decent album but for a legendary and hyped artist like Lennon, I can't help but to feel the album is underwhelming.
Frank Zappa
3/5
Interesting instrumental album..not the biggest fan of the instrumental but I have to appreciate the effort and the art in it
George Michael
3/5
Not a bad pop album but absolutely nothing special. First two songs are good, after that the album becomes to monotonous to impress
Beastie Boys
1/5
Did not like this at all, no melodies, all just yelling, not my cup of tea at all
Stereolab
3/5
Weird name but not a weird album. Surprisingly decent as some background music. The perfect example of a 3 star album
Pulp
4/5
More modern, less Britpoppy than for example Oasis and Blur. Liked it a lot, especially the second half of the album. However due to the slow first half, I have to award a 4 instead of a 5
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Interesting to venture out into a world that I normally do not go to. Great guitar work, overall a decent album
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Decent britrock album with some interesting edges to it, although in the end it does lack some memorable songs to gain a 4 star rating
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Decent album, does fail to live up to expectations though because there's hardly any influence of Jobim visible
John Martyn
4/5
Great album that is genre bending and never boring. Dilling into folk, pop, rock, jazz, blues and doing it all great
Def Leppard
5/5
Great Album, each song is good and sounds like it belongs into a huge stadium show and best of playlist. Album itself could do with being 15 min shorter
3/5
Decent album, starts out very strong the first third or quarter but then slows down and ends up being 15-20 minutes too long
Stephen Stills
5/5
Great album, loved the concept of 4 different sides with different genres
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Decent but can't help to feel a bit underwhelmed given his legacy and the expectations that come with it. Not a bad album, good for the background but nothing more
Ravi Shankar
2/5
While the Sitar is an interesting instrument, this album sounds more like a 50 minute solo on the Sitar which is just not that enjoyable as an album
R.E.M.
4/5
Great Album, really like the voice and the composition. Although not a masterpiece, it's definitely a very good 4
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Liked the versatility of this album, no song sounds like the same and 3 lead singers is a refreshing concept.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Decent album which for a name like that, falls a bit short of expectations
The Cure
4/5
Decent album, found the melodics and the heavier instruments to be the missing thing from Britpop
The Verve
3/5
Decent album that can't hold the high quality of its opening title nor of some other britrock staples
Elliott Smith
3/5
Decent album but nothing more
Hole
5/5
Great Album, her voice fits great to the music and there is not a single bad song on the album
David Bowie
5/5
Absolute great Album, so versatile and creative, never boring
Gotan Project
2/5
A crap shoot, a mashup of two genres that offer nothing better than listening to the genres individually
The Who
3/5
Decent album that certainly isn't the best work of The Who nor anything remarkavle
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Not bad but certainly nothing special or memorable
Spiritualized
2/5
Didn't like this one too much, the mixing has the vocals too low, all the songs are unremarkable and sound the same
Sex Pistols
2/5
Classic Punk and me, I don't think we'll ever become friends
Japan
2/5
Unremarkable and forgettable
The Mamas & The Papas
4/5
Good feel good album with great harmonies and fun songs
New Order
5/5
Surprisingly great, each song has something else that I liked about it, 80s pop with an edge
Turbonegro
1/5
What a tragedy
John Grant
4/5
Great folk album, has a great baritone voice and great instrumentals, not the biggest fan of the lyrics
Method Man
2/5
Not my genre but also not very good albums even for somebody that's no expert in rap
Butthole Surfers
1/5
Atrocious
Soul II Soul
2/5
Just not enough of a structure and beat to be enjoyable, too stripped down, mostly just some percussion in the background
Alice Cooper
3/5
Decent rock album but nothing more because the rest of the albums fails to live up to the quality of the first, title giving song
Booker T. & The MG's
3/5
Decent, influential album. From a pure listening experience, the organ got a bit overused towards the end of the album
Jacques Brel
3/5
Interesting and decent but nothing else
Supergrass
4/5
Surprisingly good and upbeat rock album which doesnt have any bad songs but also too little great songs to deserve a 5
PJ Harvey
2/5
Not per se Bad but the album is just too long, the songs are too similar and she's trying to hard to be different and edgy
Simple Minds
3/5
Decent but at the end of the day fails to excite
Iron Maiden
3/5
Bit disappointed as I expected more based on the name and their legacy. It wasn't bad however I found it in-between sounds, not really being either and thus kinda average
Talking Heads
3/5
Decent album that, 40 years later, lost its groundbreaking appeal for me
The Beau Brummels
4/5
Quite liked this one, it's a happy and tolkienesque sound with some harps, mandolins, etc
Maxwell
3/5
Decent R&B but too long and fails to be more than background music
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Interesting album that has a bit of an edge to it, definitely better R&B than Maxwell the day before but still not enough to get 4 stars for me
Pavement
2/5
Below average alternative rock that fails to convince
The Go-Go's
4/5
Very refreshing! A upbeat, feel good rock-pop album with many catchy songs. Individual songs could be a bit longer
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
Entertaining and enjoyable indie pop with some good harmonies and melpdies
Public Enemy
2/5
Surprisingly not awful however still nothing special
Elvis Presley
3/5
Decent however the songs sounded too similar and only the first song was a big hit
Love
4/5
Good album, enjoyable and joyous sound, no huge hit but fits well together
Goldfrapp
4/5
Very unorthodox and different but good. Angelic voice, a synth sounding like many various instruments and a movie score-like composition
Gang Starr
2/5
Very basic rap album without a lot of beats and very clean rap. Not bad, just too long and too monotonous
The Modern Lovers
2/5
Not a good singing performance, almost slurrish singing, uninspiring and monotonous music
Nina Simone
4/5
Decent album but a very passionate and emotional delivery
Black Sabbath
5/5
Great album full with big hits and great songs
The Magnetic Fields
2/5
Could have been a decent album if not for the ridiculous length and many filler songs
Coldplay
4/5
Very solid debut album of a great pop band. Yellow is by far the best song on there but there is not a really bad song on there either
PJ Harvey
3/5
Decent albums, not as wannabe different than her previous one from the 90s however still with an edge. Ultimately though not enough standout songs to warrant a 4
The Electric Prunes
3/5
Good album which has a lot of missed potential unfortunately, would have wished that the more exotic and medieval sounding songs were more plentyful
Malcolm McLaren
4/5
Great mix of worldly songs
The Byrds
3/5
Decent country album however the songs all sounded too similar and none of them really stood out
David Crosby
5/5
Great Overall album, mystical and enjoyable songs, setting a great mood
Black Sabbath
4/5
Did like it, unfortunately the first song was the best since it was much more dark and mysterious than the rest, the others were almost normal blues rock
Dr. John
4/5
While not the best album that normally would be a 3, the whole character and music fit together perfectly and sold the album. Very creative and unique
Michael Jackson
5/5
An album full of hits, one could think it's a Greatest Hits
Aretha Franklin
3/5
A good three stars but ultimately not more
Prince
3/5
Ultimately a bit disappointing, way too long, songs sounded too much the same, too little guitar action
Red Snapper
2/5
Just not good music
Tim Buckley
2/5
Not a fan at all, background music was the best
R.E.M.
5/5
Wow, did not expect this but this is a masterpiece.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Good album but would have preferred more songs of them all together like the last two songs of the album
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Groundbreaking yet in total a bit underwhelming, not my favourite style of rock so the spark didn't fly
2/5
I fail to see many positive things about this album and kind of music
The Smiths
4/5
Liked it, just something about that it makes it easy listening and feel good
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
Just too boring in my opinion, trying too hard to be different
Brian Eno
3/5
Tough to rate like an album cause it's just ambient music
Fiona Apple
3/5
Bang average, nothing more, nothing less
The Triffids
4/5
Actually a pretty good album, no song stands out but overall very enjoyable
Beatles
4/5
Even though the album was too long and had too many fillers, it was still an interesting and enjoyable album
Dire Straits
5/5
What a masterpiece, genius guitar work, never in your face but always present, great atmosphere
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
Decent world music, interesting to hear once but that's it
AC/DC
4/5
Good album however none of the songs really really stands out which prevents it from getting a 5
Boston
5/5
Great album, it's like the epitome of Classic rock. B side is a bit weaker but A side is banging
Van Halen
4/5
Decent, little disappointing though because if it wasn't for the guitar play, this would be a 3 star album
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Wasn't a big fan, just not enough melody and song structure
Basement Jaxx
2/5
Just not my type of music and music that's suitable to listen in a full album setting
Prefab Sprout
4/5
Surprisingly good 80s pop, no standout songs but overall a enjoyable album
Mudhoney
3/5
Typical 3 stars for me, nothing special
John Prine
3/5
Decent album, not the biggest fan of the unserious lyrics
ABBA
5/5
Who doesn't like ABBA?
a-ha
4/5
Good 80s pop with a mystery sound
Elvis Costello
4/5
Enjoyable, fast paced rock n roll album
Miriam Makeba
3/5
Decent World music
Cheap Trick
3/5
Decent but ultimately slightly disappointed
Michael Jackson
4/5
Good album but personally I prefer his faster ultempo songs and prefer his Bad Album
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Surprisingly unorthodox for S&G but still a great album with beautiful songwriting
Terence Trent D'Arby
4/5
Surprisingly good R&B+Pop album
Earth, Wind & Fire
3/5
Decent but just not my type of music and too rythmic
Sheryl Crow
3/5
Decent album, just nothing really memorable about it and the big singles aren't that great in my opinion
The Replacements
3/5
Surprisingly likeable post punk album
David Bowie
4/5
Good album but just shy of a masterpiece/5 stars
Joan Armatrading
4/5
Surprisingly great album, liked the combination of voice and instruments, shows a great variety of genres and songs, without becoming too much
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
Not that bad, sound actually fairly modern for the age, would give this a 3.5
Manu Chao
3/5
All over the place, not Bad per se but also not good
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Decent album, great production and instruments
Tom Waits
3/5
Quite interesting and unique, very deep voice but somewhat soothing piano play
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
4/5
Surprisingly entertaining synth pop with catchy tunes
Wu-Tang Clan
2/5
Raw rap, not my thing
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
Very enjoyable rock album
Röyksopp
3/5
More or less just ambience music
Stan Getz
3/5
Metallica
4/5
Good album, bit too raw for my personal taste
Ray Price
3/5
Decent album
Grizzly Bear
2/5
Ultimately just too long and not interesting and innovative enough
Talking Heads
3/5
Started strong but ultimately too long and too similar of songs
Everything But The Girl
4/5
Surprisingly enjoyable album to have in the background
Pantera
2/5
While it's just at the edge of how much grunting and raw metal I can listen to, this is still not very enjoyable
The White Stripes
3/5
Interesting album, highly acclaimed but looking at the songs specifically, nothing stands out that warrants a 4 to me
Korn
4/5
Didn't expect to like this but I did. It has a nice grooves some heavy guitar riffs and is innovative. Too long though
Devendra Banhart
3/5
Not bad but ultimately fails to leave a Impress
Erykah Badu
2/5
Just nothing special, way too long and not memorable
4/5
Interesting album and a nice concept. Liked the sound a lot, just the last edge is missing for this to be 5 stars
Yes
4/5
While worse than their other album, it's still above average and warrants a 4, although it's closer to a 3.5 than a 4
The Soft Boys
4/5
Surprisingly good album, liked the sound a lot plus the songs were very catchy
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
What a great sound, fast paced songs and howling guitars, every song has class - what's not to like?
The White Stripes
3/5
Not too different from the other Stripes album, appreciated the few singing songs but still overall nothing too outstanding
Hanoi Rocks
3/5
Enjoyable but not enough to leave a lasting impression
The Band
3/5
Not bad however all in all just a tad bit too unexciting and too similar sounding
The Divine Comedy
4/5
Enjoyable and somewhat amusing album with tongue-in-cheek lyrics, surprisingly good
Nirvana
5/5
Great album, almost every song is a banger
Dizzee Rascal
4/5
This was a pleasant surprise. Has that exotic factor due to English/afro Carribbean accent, the electronic beats are versatile and catchy, the lyrics are fun and weird
Alice Cooper
3/5
Unfortunately worse than School's Out, no song really stood out and overall they were just rather boring and similar sounding
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
Although only just over 1h, the album dragged on forever with songs that are just nothing special
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Good high energy live album, great length
The Police
4/5
Interesting album, great opener with some other great 4 star songs, overall a good 4 star album
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
Just nothing that stand out or makes this album remarkable in any way
The Who
3/5
Not bad but fails to leave a lasting impression, instruments too loud, many cover songs, album came before their biggest hits
Tracy Chapman
5/5
What a great album/songs. Even 33 years later, still very much relevant
Sly & The Family Stone
2/5
Just nothing interesting, drags on way too long
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
Surprisingly not that bad, album was all over the place with lots of different genres mixed into Hip hop
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Decent but it's not a genre that I would ever actively listen to
Beatles
4/5
Purely based on the songs and how I like them, this would be a 3 however I have to commend the "artistry" in the album, it's diversity of different styles aswell as it being ahead of its time for 1966
The Gun Club
3/5
Decent but nothing remarkable or to remember
Bad Company
3/5
Not bad but ultimately expected a bit more, no song really stands out or is memorable
Cee Lo Green
3/5
Not bad but just average, lack of big hits and memorable songs
Johnny Cash
4/5
Good album, great runtime, good crowd working, nice songs
Ice Cube
2/5
Not that bad to be honest, violent and aggressive lyrics, would give this a 2.5 if I could
The Yardbirds
4/5
Nice album full of psychodelic songs that work well as a whole album
Alice In Chains
3/5
Not a bad album, just too long runtime and the songs sounding all very similar
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
Not bad but just fails to love up close to any of the hype that's associated with a Ex-Beatle.
Van Halen
3/5
Decent album however the guitar playing, whil excellent, was less of a focus on this album which didn't help the album
The The
3/5
Decent and quite adventurous, but nothing that's memorable or outstanding
AC/DC
5/5
What a great album, every song is class and belongs on there and is catchy
Underworld
2/5
Boring...repetitive....
Bert Jansch
3/5
Decent album, great length, nice listening, just a bit too monotonous
David Gray
4/5
Something about this album that is actually soothing and enjoyable. Nice voice, the electronics are a nice added touch
Jeff Beck
4/5
Great album, great guitar, just the right amount of blues
The Who
3/5
Decent but somehow the spark just isn't there
The Sugarcubes
4/5
Surprisingly great and entertaining rock album
Fats Domino
3/5
Interesting to hear and learn about the artist and that time but nothing more
ZZ Top
3/5
I want to like it but it's just not enough for a 4 for me. The songs are just a bit too simple for me, both lyrically aswell as musically but they lack the catchiness of for example CCR
Bob Dylan
4/5
Great album that feels ahead of its time
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Liked the mysterious and sad atmosphere but the songs fail to make this more than an average album
The Fall
2/5
Starts out decent but begins to fall off quite a bit, way too long, bad singing, just not my genre and truly forgettable
Mercury Rev
4/5
Surprisingly good, got lots of Pink Floyd vibes from the instrumental parts
Stereo MC's
2/5
Boring, incredibly repetitive....
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
Was interesting to listen to music from that era but at the end of the day, it didn't do much for me, decent
Wild Beasts
3/5
Kinda weird sounding, fails to make an impression
Eels
3/5
Surprisingly decent alt rock but missing one or two hit songs to be awarded 4 stars
Metallica
4/5
A great album with some huge hits. Unfortunately the other songs cannot hold the high quality of the hits which keeps this album from reaching 5 stars
Suzanne Vega
4/5
Nice barebones folk album, great mix and sound
Judas Priest
4/5
Great mix of hard guitar riffs and still somewhat melodic
TLC
3/5
Sounded all very similar and the songs being about the same topics got old quickly
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Interesting, but could have done with a bit more vocals and guitars
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
Great runtime, easy listening, just good basic rock and
Pearl Jam
5/5
Really liked this one, from Eddie's voice, to the classic/stadium rock elements, the riffs, just a great overall rock album
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
2/5
This is hardly music, sounds more like a sermon or ted talk
OutKast
3/5
Decent album, surprisingly liked the first hipvhopvalbum better than the funk part
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Long double album but a great one! Really liked the vibe/atmosphere of the album, every song has its place on the album and is minimum a decent song
David Bowie
4/5
Great album showing the creativity and versatility of Bowie.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Not bad but would have preferred them to be a bit "heavier"
Steve Earle
3/5
Decent country album but ultimately fails to leave an impression
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Decent album that showcases Neil's Talent, although I would have personally preferred some more electric guitars
Os Mutantes
2/5
Please, make it stop
The Doors
3/5
Surprisingly boring, basic blues rock, little guitars, not very catchy
Led Zeppelin
3/5
Slightly expected more, in the end not bad but the album is very long and hardly any songs were memorable enough to remember them after the listening
Rocket From The Crypt
3/5
Decent 90s punk album that's a bit too long and lacking a big hit
FKA twigs
3/5
Unorthodox but not necessarily bad
Television
3/5
Easy Rock listening, although lacks some standout songs
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Easy listening that fails to make a lasting impression as more than background music
Merle Haggard
3/5
Short and sweet country album but no songs are really outstanding
CHIC
3/5
Decent disco album that unfortunately got old quite fast though due to very similar sounding songs
Scott Walker
3/5
Decent album with an interesting artist history. Fails to make a lasting impression though
The Roots
3/5
Decent rapping, album too long though and would have preferred some better beats with more instruments, less electronic
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Decent but ultimately the songs are very similar and nothing stands out
Talking Heads
3/5
Interesting electric sound but wished the songs were a bit catchier and diverse
Slint
3/5
Good instrumentals but just lacking the singing to make good rock sonvsz
The Isley Brothers
4/5
Great album, never boring, loved the guitar, timeless sounding
Pixies
2/5
Just too raw, loud, noisy
Blue Cheer
2/5
While they might have been one of the first ones to play a heavy metal-esque sound, they didn't really do it well
Thundercat
3/5
Interesting album for sure, nice smooth r&b and electronic beats
Mike Oldfield
5/5
What a stroke of genius, so many instruments, so many intricate melodies and harmonies, and all of it played by an 19 year old in 1973
Guns N' Roses
4/5
Great Rock album, awesome of course as a debut album, but overall it has three great songs, couple of good songs and the rest of the songs fall off, being a three ish, so overall this combines for a good 4
3/5
Interesting and kinda weird. Solid 3 stars though
The Stone Roses
5/5
Great suprise here, the album is full of catchy songs with lots of harmonies, my guilty pleasure. Interesting sound also for late 80s, prog and psychodelic rock paired with some 80s dance influence
Ryan Adams
4/5
Way too long but besides that an entertaining combination out of folk, rock and roll and country
The United States Of America
2/5
Very rough, the experimental aspect is fine, it just sounds bad. If you take away the electronic parts, you have a decent albums so that's what saves it from a 1
The Undertones
4/5
This was a nice surprise and quite suitable for me as it was not too raw Post-Punk. Still melodic music, singing was also actual singing so this deserves a 4
Deep Purple
4/5
Very atmospheric and unorthodox, with lots of instrumental parts and little singing. 4 for creativity
Buzzcocks
3/5
Decent punk album that actually is fairly calm and "beginner-friendly", not all that raw and aggressive
DJ Shadow
3/5
Just some hip hop ambience music....
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Great easy listening rock, impossible not to like
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Nice voice but would have liked the songs to be a bit more uptempo, like this they were somewhat a bit dull and monotonous
Genesis
5/5
Great prog rock album with some folky/medival sounding melodies
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
Decent instrumental album, would have liked some more diversity in sound and melodies
Roxy Music
3/5
Not bad but just very uneventful
Deee-Lite
2/5
Not my music at all, but even then I found the album to be very repetitive and boring
fIREHOSE
2/5
A album that could have been decent, if they decided to make proper songs and not try to be innovative with weird sounds and noises
Madonna
3/5
Found this album very generic pop music, expected a bit more uniqueness from an album of a music legend
Dennis Wilson
3/5
Fails to leave a lasting Impression, mellow sound but no song really drives the album
Caetano Veloso
3/5
Nice to hear some Sinatra sequel music from Brazil, interesting to listen to it and it's influences
Spacemen 3
1/5
No music there to review, just some noise
The Chemical Brothers
2/5
Not sure I do understand the sense or right of existence for this kind of music but at least it had some melodies, even though one heard it all after 30 seconds of the song
David Bowie
3/5
While this Album still has great innovation and Bowie's mastermind, the end result from a music standpoint is just not my cup of tea
Femi Kuti
3/5
Probably the most Africa sounding album so far, interesting to listen to for sure
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Nice blues rock that sounds like a big jam party. No Song really stands out and carries the album, the album is a rad bit too long but still good rock
Nas
3/5
The beats are simple and lacking a bit, rapping flow is nice. Overall a decent album that isn't too long
LL Cool J
2/5
Personally I'm not a fan of the funky beats and light, not- so-serious lyrics but that's obviously also the time, not just this album alone
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
3/5
Interesting instrumental full of psychodelics and ambience
5/5
What a great album, combines the positive aspects of britpop with some heavier guitars and stadium anthem like choruses
Gene Clark
3/5
The songs sounds all too similar, nothing really stands out. Decent country-esque but not more
Super Furry Animals
4/5
Bit weird sounding at first, with ProgRock/Psycholedia/Instrumental parts mixed with some slow ballad-type songs but if one embraces the weirdness it ends up being quite a nice ride
Beyoncé
4/5
Never thought much of her but this was actually a decent album, great combination of pop, r&b and hip hop styles
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
3/5
Hip Hop pioneers whose album was unfortunately only half available, hard to review the album like this
UB40
3/5
Reggae album that fails to leave a lasting impression as all the songs sound very much the same and fade into ambience very quickly
Circle Jerks
2/5
Very very raw and super short, the latter is the best thing about this album
Supergrass
3/5
Decent rock album that doesnt contain any songs though that leave a lasting impression
Slayer
3/5
Bit too raw and aggressive for my liking, would have appreciated bit more singing than yelling but overall not as bad as imagined which probably is aided by the short runtime
Boards of Canada
1/5
Hard to find anything positive about this, 1 hour of electronic noise over some ambiance music
Gene Clark
3/5
Better than his previous album because it's more of a personal sound and not so Dylan esque however still a bit lacking to give it a 4
Les Rythmes Digitales
2/5
Half the album wasn't available on Spotify but what I've heard was repetitive and unimaginative
Bebel Gilberto
2/5
Nice album however the whole Bossa Nova genre is a bit too slow and monotonous for me
Steve Winwood
4/5
Nice album, great runtime and good mix of songs and instruments
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
Very influential album with high class lyrics but musically I didn't like how many songs were cut up by interludes and spoken word passages. The rapping could have been a bit more focused, he sounded bored at times
Little Richard
3/5
Interesting to listen to this influential artist but personally I'm not really touched by it nor am I anything but indifferent to it
Janelle Monáe
3/5
Enjoyable R&B album with heavy pop influences that does lack more great songs though to warrant a fourth star
Madness
4/5
What a wonderfully weird album, A side is more rock, B side is more pop but always with a special psychodelic/mad edge
Aerosmith
4/5
Just a nice and solid rock album that is no groundbreaker by any means but instead is a catchy album that is very easy listening
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
Not bad but just way too long to keep my attention. It's more of a sampler of different country musicians so hard to compare to proper albums
Sade
4/5
Nice enjoyable album, easy listening yet not boring or simple. Liked the saxophone and the vibe
Sister Sledge
3/5
Decent but nothing special, songs all sound very similar
Buena Vista Social Club
3/5
Decent album, definitely a great background music but not my type of music for main listening ourposes
Nick Drake
3/5
Nice melancholic and slow folk, missing some versatility for a higher rating though
Metallica
4/5
Fast and raw with long songs that often sound like different songs stuck together but nonetheless a great album
Madonna
3/5
Missed opportunity to combine the Europop beats with real catchy songs
Pretenders
3/5
Not a big fan of her voice but also overall lacking any big and great songs
Cocteau Twins
3/5
Interesting, unorthodox "spacy" sound but fails to catch my attention further
Funkadelic
3/5
Not a big fan of funk but the combination of rock made it decent for me. Songs bit too long and repetitive
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Overall not bad but too long and too much of a mix of styles without excelling at any of them and no song really sticking out
Sonic Youth
4/5
Much to my surprise I quite liked this, the songs were quite catchy and I liked the guitar and voice harmonies
Miles Davis
3/5
Nice to hear but fails to be more than classical background music for my ears
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Fairly indifferent about this one, neither great nor bad, just bang average
Wilco
3/5
This album was just very very uneventful and boring
Grant Lee Buffalo
4/5
Actually quite liked this, good voice, loved the guitar
Screaming Trees
4/5
Quite liked this one, each song belonged on the album, great riffs
Le Tigre
2/5
This was both annoying and just not good. Annoying voice, simple and bothersome electronic beats, hardly real singing.....
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
Important rap album but the combination of funky beats and short back and forth rap isn't my favourite
Michael Kiwanuka
3/5
Nice voice but overall the songs are a bit too mellow, quiet for my liking and too monotonous
The Only Ones
3/5
Decent post punk that is a bit quiet. However no son really sticks out, the music turns into background music rather quickly
2/5
Messy and raw, bad mixing, not awful but also not good
Animal Collective
3/5
Decent, at times wild electronic punkesque music
Neil Young
4/5
Great album showing the versatility of Neil. Slow, fast, country, rock..... And always great lyrics
Hole
4/5
Great, powerful rock album. Every song belongs on the album and knows to entertain
Faith No More
3/5
Decent album with one famous song (Epic). Stylistically all over the place, which isn't a bad thing but ultimately not enough to warrant a 4
Jethro Tull
4/5
Nice album, enjoyed the uniqueness of the flute, combined with some "old sounding progressive/psycholedic" tunes. Also liked the singing voice of Ian
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Great rock album that was ahead of its time and is thoroughly entertaining
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Easy listening however the very repetitive style of all the songs got old quick
Simply Red
3/5
easy listening, typical 80s synth style with a smooth voice. Nice!
Aphex Twin
1/5
Awful and annoying
Bill Evans Trio
3/5
Decent background music but not more for today's ears
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Short album that is technically even shorter since it's filled with interludes. Decent 80s pop, although a rather annoying singing voice
Elastica
3/5
Decent alternative rock that fails to be more than average
The Young Gods
3/5
Very unorthodox, would have liked a bit more singing than speaking but overall not bad
Paul Revere & The Raiders
4/5
Enjoyable 60s rock that sounds very Beatles esque
Hawkwind
3/5
Decent prog rock live album that does lack great songs though and thus remains average
The Specials
3/5
Interesting combo, did mind the punkish singing but enjoyed the catchy rythmsnof the ska
Haircut 100
3/5
Decent album, typical british new wave, nice electro sound but fails to leave a lasting impression
Elbow
4/5
Great and versatile album, loved "One day like this"
Sonic Youth
3/5
Just too messy and unremarkable to be anything more than average
The Byrds
4/5
Great easy listening music, hard to find any faults
Muddy Waters
4/5
Nice easy listening album with great instrumentals
Megadeth
3/5
Not bad but lacking any standout things, just too "standard"
Nirvana
3/5
Ultimately a bit disappointing, half the songs were really raw and mainly screaming, the other half of the songs were decent but didn't compare to Nevermind's songs
Big Brother & The Holding Company
3/5
Nice and entertaining classic rock but not enough for me for 4 stars
Joy Division
3/5
Yet another post punk that disappoints. Really did not like the way the singer's voice sounds and how it's almost more spoken than sung
Aretha Franklin
3/5
Iconic singer with good music which, today, unfortunately doesn't command your attention very much
Incredible Bongo Band
3/5
Surprisingly not too bad
1/5
Awful, like having a class of pre teen music students play whatever they'd like all at the same time
Queen
4/5
Nice combo of progressive rock's weirdness and Queen's singing quirks and harmonies
Spiritualized
3/5
Decent space rock, was a bit confused though as to why in the midst of the album the sound drastically changed from rock to almost only ballads
Don McLean
3/5
Decent easy listening, bit too slow for my liking but overall not bad
D'Angelo
3/5
Not my cup of tea and a bit boring but objectively not a bad album. But also not really a good one either
MGMT
4/5
Easy enjoyable indie pop/rock with synth elements
Dolly Parton
4/5
Great easy listening, hard to find something not like about this, country at its most enjoyable
The Pharcyde
3/5
Just nothing worthwhile, too long, too chaotic, but not like I hated it
Radiohead
2/5
Bit disappointing, the music was just a big mash, the singing was mainly ooooohs and aaaaaahs and the structure of the songs was non existent
Iron Maiden
4/5
Great album that, due to it being not too hard and aggressive and it's somewhat catchy songs is also great for people who are normally not too much into the genre
Tim Buckley
4/5
Folk mixed with psychodelic, liked it and wanted to applaud the thinking outside the box mentality here
Buffalo Springfield
5/5
This was great, it's exactly what I loved about the Stephen Stills album and what I often missed in Neil Young's Solo albums: the edge, provided by the guitar and riffs that were probably provided by Stills. It's a perfect length album with a wide array of songs, slow, mid tempo, fast, quiet, heavier. It's easy listening with a rock edge, what's not to love
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Bruce managed to create a album not full of hits but full of atmosphere, storytelling and great music
The Verve
3/5
Decent rock album that is too long and lacking highlights to be
David Bowie
3/5
Unfortunately below expectations, Heroes as a lead single isn't even that good, the rest of the songs fail to coming close to anything remarkable and the instrumental/ambience B Side was redundant
Anita Baker
3/5
Easy listening for the background but the songs itself were too similar to not make this another decent album that will be forgotten after a few days
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
Decent jazz album that's great as background music but fails to really convince as the only source of entertainment
KISS
4/5
Entertaining and catchy rock album that is very easy to listen to and hard to find flaws
The xx
3/5
Decent minimalistic indie, that creates a special atmosphere which makes it perfect for background listening but fails to command more attention
Miles Davis
3/5
Nice music for the background but for today's ears, it fails to be more than that unless you are a affictionado
Tom Waits
3/5
What a uniquely weird Album. Tom has a unique voice and a unique, I orthodox way of using it. The background music is minimalistic but works and fits the bill
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
The genre itself is just too messy for me, the sound and vocals are merging into each other, hard to hear and understand anything. Songs are not catchy or memorable either
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Decent album, very beatles-eque with a couple of songs that became famous later on due to being covered
Fleet Foxes
4/5
Nice, atmospheric folk album. Runtime was just right, not too long. Maybe lacked one or two standout songs but still a good album
Prince
5/5
Really liked the combination of catchy pop sounds paired with the extravaganza of Prince's rock and funk
Syd Barrett
3/5
Ultimately just too uneventful and boring sounding to be anything more than a 3
John Coltrane
3/5
Personally I found this type of jazz to be too fast paced, listening to it was not relaxing or a joyful experience but it felt like one was being rushed and almost stressful. Objectively though it's a good album by a legendary artist so I'm giving this the standard 3 for world/others
Cream
3/5
Wanted to like this better with except for great guitar work it's a pretty unremarkable album
Common
3/5
Decent rap album that is too long and lacks any standouts
Foo Fighters
4/5
Great rock album, few songs are a bit too heavy but the rest is great rock that is hard to dislike
Bob Dylan
4/5
Bob Dylan is always a great listen, what a magnificent storyteller but in this case, the bare bones acoustic background music just left one wanting a bit more
Various Artists
4/5
Tough to rate what is technically a sampler as a "normal" album but if looking at the songs individually you have good to great reinditions of classic Christmas songs which help making this album as good for Christmas listening as a Spotify playlist
The Temptations
3/5
The temptations going psychodelic, interesting concept but fails to fullz convince after a few songs
Primal Scream
3/5
Indie rock meets electronica, an album devout of any highlights or anything worthwhile remembering
Johnny Cash
4/5
Despite the album having lots of covers, this one deserves a 4 since Cash really put his own personal stamp on each of them
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Nice voice and atmosphere but ultimately the songs fail to impress or leave a lasting memory, all being rather similar and without highlights
The Human League
3/5
Solid and catchy 80s synth pop that is unfortunately too repetitive to justify a 4 stars
Paul Simon
5/5
A through and through high level album, similar storytelling like Neil Young or Bob Dylan, here with a fun-sounding world music twist
Megadeth
3/5
Just like the other album of theirs, an album that lacks highlights in Form of great standout songs or solos
Beck
2/5
This truly was a huge disappointment for me. A Grammy winning album that is jumping from genre to genre with each song, each time in a worse manner while sounding awfully a lot like Kid Rock
The Waterboys
4/5
Nice rock with Celtic influences which are not too overwhelming or too much, just the right amount. Makes for a enjoyable, happy listen, albeit a bit too long
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
A great album that seems to encompassing of everything 80. Synth pop, new wave, some prog rock esque sounds, a 15 minute song on the first half, couple of covers and sandwiched by two of the biggest 80s songs with Relax and Power of Love
Black Flag
2/5
Punk that seemed slightly less aggravating than some others before however it's still a genre and album that I cannot ensure for longer than 10 minutes
Dusty Springfield
3/5
Decent easy listening album of mostly Motown and soul covers that ultimately though fails to provide any real highlights
Supertramp
5/5
What a great pro album. More towards pop than rock and lacking a bit guitar but that gets made up by that great sounding keyboard being prominent
Chicago
5/5
This was a revelation, awesome guitar playing paired with some brass/orchestral sounds paired with some prog experiments produce a album that is long but doesn't fail to amaze. Enjoyable and catchy songs that finish with a 14 minute epic, what's not to love?
Motörhead
4/5
Surprisingly great quality of recording and also the band sounding very much like in the studio.
The songs are all very similar but despite that, I couldn't help but to nod along and enjoy the album which is why I'm going to bump this up to a 4
Fela Kuti
3/5
Like most of the world music: interesting and nice to have heard it once but that's it
Travis
4/5
Great Album that combines the best elements of early 2000s alternative rock and Brit Pop
Queen Latifah
3/5
Not bad and definitely one of the more easy listening rap albums
PJ Harvey
3/5
Not a bad album but personally just a bit too unorthodox and weird
Air
3/5
Surprisingly decent electronic album with enjoyable melodies and also some vocal songs
T. Rex
3/5
Decent album that while never annoying, also fails to make a big and lasting impact
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
CCR is always good, catchy and simple songs that are always enjoyable. This album however did miss the last bit to propell it to a 5
Beach House
3/5
Arguably the most neutral, uneventful, uninspiring album so far
The Who
5/5
What a great album! Compared to earlier Who albums, this is a marvel. "Bookended" by three mega hits, the rest of the album is studded with everything, fast paced songs, power ballads, guitars, synthesisers
The Kinks
3/5
Decent easy listening that drags on a bit long though and the rather basic concept loses its appeal rather quickly
The Cramps
3/5
A punk album that is rather on the side side of the spectrum. Tolerable and listenable, without any real heights or lows
The Rolling Stones
5/5
What a masterpiece. Not a single bad songs, great variety in styles, great guitar play, big hits.... What's not to like
Johnny Cash
3/5
Not bad but actually somewhat boring. Slow pace, similar style of all the songs, just not memorable
Nico
3/5
A album that stylistically might have been a bit ahead of its time but for today's standards lacks highlights and is rather boring
Jane's Addiction
4/5
Actually really liked that. It was 90s Alternative Rock and even some sounds that I would attribute to late 90s Pop-Punk, combined with 70s rock and made a great combination
Heaven 17
3/5
Does what its supposed to do it you want something to drown out the silence but can't say that it's anything more than that
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Decent easy listening but fails to leave a bigger impression
Shuggie Otis
3/5
Decent soul album that has no real issues but fails so provoke more interest. great for the background
Blur
3/5
A great Brit Pop band forsakes Brit Pop in an effort to sound more American and produce an average album that could have been by any of the thousands of alternative rock bands
Fever Ray
3/5
Surprisingly not that bad, liked the mystical vibe that it created
System Of A Down
4/5
Good and highly unique/creative album. Very much liked the "up and down" between hard metal and softer parts
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Decent album that's a bit too long and too all over the place to really get going and leave an impression
Robbie Williams
5/5
What a great and uplifting album. Robbie can sing just about anything, fronted by two of his biggest hits, each song belongs on the album and has a unique edge, definitely no standard, boring pop
Love
3/5
Typical 60s with some psychodelic pop edge. Not bad but in the end the album is just going to be one of hundreds that are not bad but listening to them once is enough
Randy Newman
3/5
Easy listening music that sounds jolly. Not bad but nothing really stood out
Elton John
4/5
A good double album with nice piano-heavy music that however leaves me wanting a bit more. A bit more rock, a bit more prog rock and also a bit more diversity
The Prodigy
2/5
This wasn't super rough to listen to but it's hard to understand how an album full of just beats could be considered a must hear
Dr. Dre
3/5
Decent album with nice synth beats that are a little bit too repetitive and similar sounding throughout the album
Radiohead
5/5
Great album that isn't fronted by big hits but rather convinces with a high quality throughout the whole album. Loved the sound
George Jones
3/5
Decent country album with great runtime that doesn't stand out from the crowd of similar albums
Elton John
5/5
Great pop album that is focusing on its strengths and not trying to be something it shouldn't be. Great variety of songs, all at a very high quality level, they all belong there
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Interesting and unique concept that ends in a double album of average country rock that fails to leave an impression
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Good album, very beatles-eque with a blues touch. Not a real bad song but also not a lot of song standing out very positively
The Cure
2/5
Found this album rather obnoxious and too "in-your-face". The instruments are very loud and noisy and the almost crying-out-loud singing style make for a very noisy experience. All the sounds kinda sound the same which culminated in a sensory overload for me
ABBA
5/5
A ABBA album that, despite lacking huge hits and being less light in terms of lyrical content, still entertains massively and doesn't have a bad song over a great runtime of just shy of 40 minutes
They never fail to bring good mood and cheer up
Funkadelic
2/5
Wanted to give this a fair chance but just couldn't. Already not a favourite genre of mine but it felt also that half the album was just kinda a waste of time. The first track was an okay instrumental that lacked any real highlights or any that warranted it being 10 minutes long. Then followed a few rather short songs, one as unspectacular and forgettable as the other before we arrived at the closing track, Wars of Armageddon. This one should have been called Noise of Armageddon and is really a 10 minute shittake. And I don't mean the Asian mushroom!
The kind of noise and sounds that are in there make you go wtf is this.and even after sitting through all of it, I still wonder what exactly the point or purpose of this was.
This one did feel like a waste of 36 minutes and left me with no choice but to hand out another 2 stars
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Entertaining album, reminds me a lot of Elton John with an Edge due to the piano focus. Definitely a good album though without any big standouts
Beastie Boys
2/5
Not as bad or aggressive as their previous album but this is still far beyond anything I would enjoy as music
The Young Rascals
4/5
Enjoyable and diverse album with a consistent quality in the songs
Massive Attack
2/5
While this electronic album thankfully does have lyrics, their mediocrity does little to save this album
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
English/Portuguese mix with Bossa Nova and Swing influences. Interesting combo but nothing more
Talvin Singh
2/5
While Indian influences proved to be a fresh take on electronic music, the album is too long and the new idea also gets old fast
Deep Purple
4/5
Great guitar play but the rest of the album is just decent to good. Bit disappointed, expected a bit more progressive or heavier stuff. Seems to be going more into the direction of for example The Who, without ever reaching that greatness
Meat Loaf
5/5
What a ride, this album has it all. Catchy choruses, great guitar work, especially love the piano work. All in all this always feels massive, like a grand opera. Every song is a great one, definitely one of the albums I personally enjoyed the most so far
Björk
3/5
Björk doesn't have a as voice but it almost seems wasted on such a minimalistic and almost boring music style
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Overall just very odd with weird noises etc. The fact that the oddness is the only thing I remember a day later, clearly says something
Kanye West
4/5
Great overall album, very easy listening and good for everybody, not just Hip Hop fans, since it's a great combination of Hip Hop with some singing, some soul and R&B etc
Germs
1/5
Guitar noise accompanied by screaming, what's there to like?
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Just an overall good album, classic rock and roll mixed with some new influences and outcomes an album that keeps a good pace and quality throughout its 40 minutes runtime. Costello doesn't amaze but he never disappoints
Billy Bragg
3/5
Decent album that is without real highlights nor low lights. Typical 3 stars
The Crusaders
4/5
Somewhat surprisingly quite liked this. The jazz and funk combo was very groovy and found myself nodding along to it more than usually with an genre like that
Ice Cube
3/5
Decent album that actually sounds much more modern than it is due to it being similar to the Gangsta Rap of the early 2000s.
While behind expectations and less rock than expected, it's still an album full of enjoyable and catchy songs
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
What a true masterpiece. Not sure there is a better and more hit-loaded A-Side than this one. Each song of the album could be a single and a hit, no song is like the other, the combination of three great vocalists plus Lindsey's guitar play. Doesn't get much better than this
Aimee Mann
4/5
Decent pop/rock album with a storytelling style lyricism. Tad bit long but overall catchy enough to warrant 4 stars
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
Great Album with a high quality of songs. Feels somewhat like a textbook alternative rock album
Peter Frampton
4/5
Enjoyable live album that is full of typical classic rock music and also boasts a few "classics" that everybody has heard of or heard before. Being a live album it is rather long of course but overall still a good experience
Eminem
3/5
Did want to like it but realistically it's just not my cup of tee. The beats are funky and minimalistic, the rapping is, while lyrically on a unique level, often interrupted and lacking flow. Personally I didn't enjoy this as much as I hoped i would
The Band
3/5
Decent classic rock that, 50 years later though has lost a bit of its uniqueness. What's left is good music without any real highlights though
Ananda Shankar
3/5
Positively surprised at first due to the combo of rock and Indian music but as the album progressed, the novelty wore off. Just a decent album, no more
Steely Dan
4/5
Great and unusual combination of jazz and rock/pop. Couldn't stop myself from feeling relaxed and happy by the music
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
An album that is like a wallflower. Unspectacular, just kind of flows along like a river but in essence isn't bad. Just unremarkable both in positive and negative ways
Bob Dylan
3/5
Compared to other works of his, this was rather disappointing. The songs all sounded very very similar, also the same, basic background music and always the rather same singing. In the end not bad but for such a highly rated artist it was disappointing
Nick Drake
4/5
Great, timeless album. Harrowing and soothing voice paired with great guitar playing. Quite liked this !
Mott The Hoople
4/5
Entertaining classic rock album, not as good as some other legendary bands bit still enjoyable
The Incredible String Band
3/5
Very odd album, typical late 60s and Britain. Not bad but can definitely get annoying
Scott Walker
3/5
The definition of a 3, not bad but neither remarkable or memorable
Kate Bush
4/5
Very interesting and unorthodox, pop sound with a very interesting edge, sounds a bit like Madonna but also not at all because way less polished and more interesting
3/5
Very typical 80s disco pop, catchy tunes but all in all just too similar to each other
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Great atmosphere but hasn't necessarily aged well because what was maybe a first back then and very influential, has now, 55 years later, been done often and better
Blondie
3/5
Pop with a little rocky edge, not bad but just a bit too generic. Besides the big hit, no song really stands out nor is of hit material
Sabu
3/5
Conga music that focuses just a bit too much solely on the rythm to provide any but a decent but not very memorable experience
2Pac
3/5
Really liked Tupacs rapping skills but the songs overall lacked a great beat and were too similar too each other. Also lacking a big standout song
Mudhoney
3/5
Started out as decent alt rock before becoming a bit too aggressive and loud at the end. Great runtime though
Aerosmith
4/5
Nothing revolutionary and album lacks real highlights but If you break it down it still remains a well done rock album
Portishead
2/5
Even non-instrumental electronic music is still electronic music at the core: doesn't give anything at all and is rather annoying
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Great album, Bruce is able to pull off just about anything. Fast paced upbeat songs as well as slower, sad pieces, it always sounds like he was born to do exactly this.
A album which contains half of his greatest hits has to be a 5 star rsting
New Order
3/5
Suprisingly decent electronic album because, except for the first song, all the songs have vocals and its not as experimental as some of the 90s electronic. In essence, this reminds very much of the early 80s synth pop, so actually fairly decent, easy listening
Fairport Convention
3/5
Decent Folk-Rock that is easy listening, without any real high- nor lowlights.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Very influential and ahead of its time, however if we leave this out and purely focus on the music, then its just not more than 3 stars for me. The melodies and instrumentals are decent, could have done without many of the lyrics
Richard Thompson
4/5
Very enjoyable Folk album. Liked the celtic influences as well as their hamonies. Album got a bit weaker at the end when the songs turned slower and more sad
Eurythmics
3/5
Solid album but nothing more. No song really stood out and in the end I didn't feel like this was a revolution or reinvented the wheel
Ministry
2/5
Loud, messy, bad recording quality, hardly a song structure, an album to forget
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
Definition of a 3 Star album: Decent run time, enjoyable up beat music, not more, not less
Fiona Apple
3/5
Very unorthodox album, not sure I'm a fan. Typical three although closer to a 2 than a 4
Soundgarden
3/5
A very average album that lacked any highlights and suffers from a long length and messy sounding production/recording
Milton Nascimento
3/5
Surprisingly modern sounding world music album that is a bit too long
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Great album with some massive hits. Liked how they reduced the funk sound which is ultimately what made the album more enjoyable to me
The Strokes
3/5
The epitomy of alternative/indie rock in the early 2000s. Solid songs but none stands out, feel like I've heard any of them hundred times before as part of a soundtrack to a movie or video game
King Crimson
3/5
Interesting to see early examples of prog rock, just a bit too unrefined for me in total
James Brown
3/5
As with the majority of these ''older'' genres: Nice to hear once but thats about it
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Nice playing but didn't like the length and relative similar sound of the pieces. Would have liked more themes and versatility
Portishead
2/5
Yet another electronic atrocity. Weird, bad sounding background noise, lyrics that are just there to have them because for anything else they're not good enough....
Steely Dan
4/5
Entertaining album, very easy listening, whats not to like about catchy pop/rock songs with some jazz influences
Arrested Development
2/5
Very similar to a electronic album: beats that don't amaze paired together with redundant lyrics. Obsolete album altogether
Beatles
4/5
Great easy listening album full of jolly folly songs. Hard not to like it
Bee Gees
3/5
The Bee Gees before their trademark Discopop and Falsetto wasn't bad music but unfortunately it was severely lacking identity and something to stand out from. In the end it's not a bad album but one that is without real highlight, too long and also rather repetitive
Minor Threat
2/5
Yet another hardcore punk album that is exactly the same and has only it's short runtime going for it
4/5
Great 1-2-3 punch at the beginning with some of their greatest hits, after that the album becomes weaker but is still very solid pop/rock that knows how to entertain
SZA
3/5
Decent R&B/Rap that doesn't really offer anything and whose addition to this list is questionable. Not bad enough for a two stars though
XTC
4/5
Solid and enjoyable album with some Britpop and 60s pop elements. I can't tell you why I like it specifically but I can tell you that I do!
Beck
3/5
Not sure why this album is groundbreaking enough to be on the list but asides from that, its certainly not bad, just also nothing remarkable either. No highlights make for a long listening
Kacey Musgraves
4/5
Despite it being questionable that this album is a must hear, it is a very solid and enjoyable country pop album. Could do with maybe one or two big hits but overall good
Paul Simon
5/5
Great Album, can't help but to feel happy and in an elevated spirit when listening to those upbeat African rythms. Paul's great voice and folk style singing is the perfect bridge to make this combo easy listening
Björk
3/5
Just a very odd album, not a fan of the slow electro beats with psychodelic elements and her voice that sounds very bored but also in pain at the same time
Taylor Swift
4/5
Although its questionable if this is a must hear, it still is a very good album. This music style is the logical evolution to Taylor's early Country-Pop and she is able to create a very atmospheric experience here. No song is a masterpiece but there are a handful of 4 star songs and overall this album is, although a bit too long, a great listening experience
Patti Smith
3/5
Not bad but for today's ears, the revolutionary and groundbreaking aspect of her music style has disappeared. A decent album without any real highlights
The Specials
3/5
Pretty much like any other Ska album out there: entertaining and lightening the mood for 15-20 minutes, after that it becomes a bit too much
Laura Nyro
3/5
Decent easy listening without highlights or lowlights, nice to hear
Grateful Dead
4/5
Entertaining and very easy listening. Definitely could feel the relaxed, California-vibe. Enjoyable album although it's lacking real stand-out songs
Beastie Boys
2/5
While I appreciate the more diverse background music, I still can't get behind the "yelling" aspect of their rapping and found the frequent instrumental tracks aswell as the many short songs of 2 minutes or so rather annoying and overused
The Byrds
4/5
Great, easy listening album. Fast paced folk with nice harmonies and great run time, what's not to love
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Starts out good but as the album progressed it became less typical Neil Young and also the songs got worse. Overall not a bad album but it left me a bit disappointed, especially right after listening to the Byrd's which is everything this album could and should have been
The Beach Boys
3/5
Not what I expected from the beach boys. Not necessarily bad but I found it just lacking that little extra something. The songs were very similar to each other and could have done with some variation
Traffic
3/5
Decent album but was missing a big hit or stand out song to elevate it to 4 stars
Lorde
3/5
Enjoyable album that is a great atmospheric experience. It does however lack standout songs besides Green Light and thus fails to impress me enough for 4 stars
Songhoy Blues
3/5
Decent album, great combination of African Influences and vocals with some western guitar play
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
Like the majority of other world music albums, nice to hear for the first time and learn about it, but nothing more
Duran Duran
4/5
Great album, has a few big hits that even today still roam the music radios. The synth pop style is not for everyone but I do like it, it puts me in a good mood and makes for an enjoyable listening
Van Morrison
4/5
Enjoyable and diverse album with folk, pop, rock, psychodelic elements. No song really stands out but it's an overall great album
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4/5
Very solid Blues Rock album with a Nonplusultra guitar play by Eric Clapton which deserves the 4 stars by itself already
Bon Jovi
5/5
What a great album. 3-4 of Bon Jovi's biggest hits are on here and the rest of the songs are also not far behind in terms of quality. 80s rock at its finest
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
Alternative Rock that's a bit too "hard" for me but is tolerable. Definitely seems to be "ahead" of its time, sounding more like the late 90s/early 2000s alternative rock
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Good album that was carried by its dense mystical atmosphere, created by the instruments and the singing. No song really stood out but the album was an enjoyable experience
Sonic Youth
2/5
Not my cup of tea at all. Very messy and "noisy", the songs lacked structured and the vocals were more yelled than sung. All this for 60 minutes was just too much
Frank Ocean
3/5
Smooth R&B album with lots of creative influences. Not bad but could have done with probably 20 minutes less runtime
The National
4/5
Tough to critique but I just kinda like the sound of it and the way it creates a atmosphere with the instruments.
10cc
3/5
Decent, back to basics 70s rock. good runtime but would have wished one or two more memorable songs to bump it to a 4
Can
3/5
What a unorthodox album! Long invididual tracks that consist of hardly more than trippy & psychodelic ambiance music and about the same amount of vocals as the "Next Stop"-announcement on Public transport
Shack
5/5
Great album, combines the best aspects of Britpop with some Indie and Folk elements. Especially loved the harmonies and the catchiness of the songs
Bob Dylan
4/5
Atmospheric album that is typically Dylan although, especially lyrics wise, falls short compared to his older stuff and is way too long
John Lee Hooker
4/5
What a great album! The guitar play is textbook perfect, without being too much or overshadowing the vocals.
Venom
2/5
Although it was one of the first thrash metal albums, it doesnt mean that I enjoyed it. Just a tad bit too aggressive for me and the "satanic" theme that runs through the whole album is just not something I can get behind
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Does a "not-great" Simon & Garfunkel album even exist? In less than 30 minutes, those two manage to pack a vast variety of songs, some faster, some slower, some louder, some quieter, all at a high quality and always with their signature acoustic and harmony-laden sound. What's not to love?
The Icarus Line
2/5
Unfortunately this CD only contained a bunch of noise, no songs or anything else that could be called music was detected
Steely Dan
4/5
Steely Dan are always a guarantee for good, light hearted, easy.lsitening music and this album is no difference
Bad Brains
3/5
Unremarkable album without any highlights or anything. Textbook 3 stars that is quickly forgotten again
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
Easy listening soul, nothing really wrong with that
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Standard 3 stars for me here, nice to hear and listen to for the first time but not my genre and this album doesn't change that fact either
Tom Waits
3/5
Yet another wonderfully unorthodox and at times even weird Tom Waits album. Kudos to him for having and sticking to his own style. This album however I found a tad bit too long and lacking any stand out songs, making this album only memorable due to Waits' unique style and not due to the individual songs
The Smiths
3/5
Unfortunately an album that seemed very monotonous to me, every song sounded very similar and didn't have much going on
JAY Z
4/5
Entertaining album with a couple of standout songs. Second half of the album was weaker and could have been 10-15 minutes shorter but definitely more up my alley in terms of the faster, darker beats of the early 2000s
Beatles
4/5
Dare I say typical early Beatles? Short runtime, short songs that are somewhat similar ..... But they work! It's easy listening, it's never boring or dull
Tito Puente
3/5
*Insert standard World music 3 star rating here*
Pixies
3/5
Little bit too aggressive and all over the place for me, yet still not bad enough to be worse than 3
3/5
Nice to hear and be able to say "I know who Loretta Lynn is" but not.more than that
Emmylou Harris
4/5
Original country music that is bookended by two great, faster songs which I liked a lot. In between there were loads of slower ballads that, despite me wishing a bit faster tempo, were still good and enjoyable
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Nice sounding album however I found most of the songs to be rather similar/monotonous and paired with the very minimalist background music, it failed to leave a lasting impression
2/5
Take a slow and rather uneventful/boring genre like Bossa Nova and then inexplicably combine it with shitty electronic music and out comes this
Billy Joel
5/5
What a great album! I knew if Billy's legend status but had never really heard anything of his music. This is how I expected and wanted Elton John's music to sound: pompous, sophisticated yet easy listening, meaningful lyrics yet catchy songs
Paul Weller
4/5
Great and versatile rock album. Can hear lots of different influences/directions in this one, from Britpop, Blues, Folk, Country.
Slightly too long but never boring
Destiny's Child
4/5
Great and enjoyable pop/r&b album. Couple of big hits, couple of other higher tempo songs, albeit a bit too long
The Teardrop Explodes
3/5
Decent album that has some interesting sounds but overall, over the whole duration of the album, it just doesn't offer enough to justify more than being average
Jimi Hendrix
3/5
Great guitar play as always but the songs itself lack a real structure and are not much more than some jam sessions
CHIC
3/5
Interesting combination out of some smooth R&B, some disco/funk and also some instrumentals with electric guitar. In the end of the day though not enough to warrant 4 stars
Kanye West
3/5
Quite an unorthodox, electronic sound, not bad but not my personal favourite. With more traditional hip hop beats, this could have been 4 stars
Kanye West
5/5
What an artistry! This is no ordinary hip hop album, this is a music album! Kanye is going places that I have never seen and imagined in this genre ever before!
This album is proof that Kanye is just one of those guys that really can pull off anything, no matter how obscure or unorthodox the idea might be
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5/5
What a fantastic album, super easy listening while never being dull, boring or simple. As always I love the guitar work of Stephen stills and them combining their voices with harmonies in the majority of the songs was the last puzzle piece that I was missing from their other albums
Eminem
3/5
Unfortunately only a bit better than the Slim Shady LP. Still can't get behind the slim shady persona and it's silly, immature song topics. The more serious topics were the better songs however 2-3 good songs couldn't make up for the long runtime and a series of rather uninspiring songs
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
Interesting to hear such an old and early album and compare to where music has went since then
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
Not sure where the music in this one was.... Its just some experimental sounds with dinner table chatter in the background
Pavement
3/5
Just your average, run of the mill alternative rock album without any lows or highs
Prince
3/5
Album started strong with the first three songs but afterwards fell off. The songs seemed artificially stretched by so la la instrumentals and lots of talking/whispering and overall quality went down
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
Decent alternative rock but without any real highlights or standout songs
Orange Juice
3/5
Fairly standard New Wave without any highlights. If anything i found the music often to be cluttered and full with noises
Motörhead
4/5
While this album is full of songs that are raw, sounding the same and are hard to understand, there is just something very undeniably rock and roll about it. Hard to put it into words but the songs rock!
Dwight Yoakam
3/5
Typical honky tonk country, not bad to listen to over it's runtime of almost 40 minutes but offers little more than that
Yes
4/5
Surprisingly little rock but lots of instruments and "easy listening", reminded me almost of a rockier version of Steely Dan. Not bad but lacking anything outstanding or memorable
Norah Jones
3/5
Easy listening album which gives out this naturally soothing and relaxing atmosphere. Would have preferred a little bit more diversity to push it up to 4 stars though
Beatles
4/5
Not a bad album and I don't want to hate on the Beatles but especially taking into consideration the status the band and this album has, it is slightly disappointing. It's an album with good songs, thats for sure but especially 50 years later, the album just hasn't aged that well. Certainly not on par with some of the other albums that have shared the #1 spot here in the past
Ozomatli
3/5
What a weirdly unique album. Genres and languages mixed that you don't often hear. However in the end, the big memorable thing about this album is the uniqueness, not the quality
k.d. lang
3/5
Another of KDs albums that proves to be enjoyable with a little twist. This time the songs had a little "french"-touch to them. Interesting to hear but nothing that would prove to be a difference maker for a higher score
Janis Joplin
4/5
This album doesn't reinvent the wheel nor is it full of mega hits but the sheer raw power and emotion in Janis' voice make this album so unique and deserve the 4 stars
Napalm Death
1/5
One can hardly call this music
Brian Wilson
3/5
A throwback to the Beach boys days however it still doesn't really reach me. The pop music is relaxed and easy listening but it doesn't really grab my attention etc
Hugh Masekela
3/5
Like other jazz albums, nice to hear but not really fair to compare against popular music so just a standard 3 from me
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Only a few songs available on Spotify but those few seemed enough to give a representative overview. 70s Soul combined with film soundtrack, decent music, nice to hear but that's about it
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Their third album is the first one that is turning into the direction of the blues rock that made them so famous. While it can not compete with their later albums such as Sticky Fingers, it still provides good entertainment, for me mainly due to the instrumentations which, although a bit noisy and messy, has good guitar sounds and solos. The vocals are a bit too messy for me
The Pretty Things
3/5
Decent late 60s rock but besides the fact that this was probably one of the first concept albums, it's nothing remarkable
Ramones
3/5
Compared to other punk albums, this is definitely the most beginner friendly and softest one, with visible pop influences. However that doesn't change the fact that the music itself is still not good and memorable enough for me to justify 4 stars
Finley Quaye
3/5
Reggae from Scotland, not a combination I would have ever expected. But regardless of that novelty, it was a fairly decent album
Louis Prima
3/5
Again an interesting time warp back to the days where our parents weren't even born yet however of course music wise it's nothing to write home about more than 60 years later
Parliament
3/5
Nothing new or surprising here, funk that is good for the background but that's it
Bee Gees
3/5
Very similar story like their other album we listened to: starts out good with nice songs and harmonies that remind you of Simon & Garfunkel or Crosby, Stills & Nash however as the album goes on, one realizes that all the songs are very similar to each other and none really stands out. Not a bad album but I can't give this more than 3 stars again
The Pogues
4/5
How can one listen to this kind of music and not be jolly and wishing they were in a pub, raising a toast? Hard not to be instantly put into a good spirit listening to this album and while it was a wee bit long and lacked real stand out songs, it was overall a very enjoyable album that benefitted from its range of songs, from fast paced and more punkish to slower paced ballads, it had a little bit of everything
Joni Mitchell
4/5
This album very much felt like a natural progression for Joni: as time does by, she (had to?) evolve a bit away from the stripped down, guitar-only music and this album proved that she could pull it off as well. A overall enjoyable album full of nice songs that maybe have a bit less storytelling quality but make it up with ncie but subtle background arrangements
The Mars Volta
3/5
Early 2000s alternative rock with a progressive edge. Starts out quite good but at the end of the day, the rather long runtime and the fact that a lot of songs have instrumental parts or not a classic song structure prevent a higher rstingy
Faust
3/5
Krautrock sounds to me always as if one turned the "progressive" dial a little bit too far. Just a bit too weird and experimental for me
Mariah Carey
3/5
Mariah has a good voice but even though this song was a departure from her usual pop towards more R&B the album was just kinda boring. A whole hour of slow ballads that all sound the same is just not that entertaining
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
What a great album, as always from Simon & Garfunkel. Not sure what's not to like, over 40 minutes, the album has everything. Slow ballads, fast paced folk songs, some experiments with Latin music and some filler songs that nobody would have missed.
The Cars
3/5
Similar to the Talking Heads, this is synth pop-rock that is just not quite there yet. Relatively monotonous, it's a little bit of everything but not enough in either direction. Very neutral
Depeche Mode
3/5
Similarly to the Car album, this one could have been so much more entertaining if it was a bit more diverse and upbeat. In the end it was a rather boring and monotonous experience
Massive Attack
2/5
Yet another electronic album, this one with half songs that are heavily influenced by different genres and the other ones purely instrumental. Unfortunately none of them at a rather good level but rather annoyingly bad
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Another Leonard Cohen Album that provides you with good music but this one is even more slow and minimalistic than the previous one and thus is just a little bit too boring for me
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
Fast paced synth pop and catchy songs, over 50 minutes the Pet Shop Boys never fail to entertain
Eagles
5/5
The A Side with its 4 powerhouse songs is among the best that's out there. The B side falls off,because while the songs are pretty much the same concept, they do not work as good as the previous ones and are way too long. Nonetheless a great album, however falls short of a masterpiece
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
Objectively not a bad album but just wasn't for me. The combination of funky, repetitive beats and the very casual and sometimes very basic lyrics and all that for an hour only aggregated me
Sepultura
3/5
Classic Heavy Metal from the 90s, not my favourite genre at all but this album managed to just stay within the "hardness"-threshold I can tolerate
Cocteau Twins
4/5
Actually really liked this combination, dreamy, somewhat futuristic sounds paired with the perfect voice for it. Perfect for a summer day
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Elvis Costello is always good for a enjoyable album. One of the biggest surprises in this experiment, I have yet to listen to a bad album of his. While his albums are not revolutionary or groundbreaking but they are consistently filed with good songs
Leonard Cohen
4/5
What a wonderfully unique goodbye from Leonard, in a way just he could have done it. Simplistic background with a Blues Touch, paired with pretty much only melodic speaking and storytelling. Great atmosphere
Sugar
4/5
Really surprised by this, expected nothing but just another average rock album but this was actually great. Fast paced rock, catchy melodies and songs that make you want to listen to more
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
4/5
Enjoyable album, reminds me a bit of the slower songs of REM. Nothing groundbreaking but just a good combination
Public Enemy
3/5
An album that sounds very crowded and at time a bit overwhelming due to so many rappers at the same time. Despite that, the album left me fairly neutral, nothing really positive or negative to point out
Sepultura
2/5
This was just too "metal" for me. Too drums-focused and noisy and too little singing/too much screaming and growling
Pulp
4/5
Britpop never fails to deliver. This one is a nice, although bit too long, mix of entertaining Britpop songs with a focus on the acoustic guitar
Daft Punk
2/5
Electronic continues to be a genre which I don't understand and fail to see the appeal in. At times 7 minutes of the same 10-20 seconds beat looped endlessly
The Who
4/5
Nice rock opera but a bit long, no songs really standing out and a story that's interesting but hard to follow
Roxy Music
3/5
Decent album that just has a bit too much going on for me. There was something about the combination of the singing and the eclectic, progressive and at times weird sound that just made the album feel very strenuous to listen to
Doves
4/5
Quite an enjoyable indie rock album! Great opening track and also the other songs didn't disappoint but made up for a high quality experience
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Entertaining and catchy pop, just like it should be! Couple of big hits, great A side, decent B side.
Julian Cope
3/5
Decent alternative rock album, reminding me a bit of REM. Unfortunately way too long and also not memorable enough to warrant anything more than a 3
Marty Robbins
3/5
Decent early honky tonk Country music. Nice to hear once but doesn't leave a lasting impression
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
4/5
What a unique album. A classical suite reinterpreted and extended by a prog rock band. Fantastic sounding live album
The Chemical Brothers
2/5
Just not my genre and the right in your face aspect of this album specifically made it even less enjoyable for me
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Nick Cave is the master of vibes. Crazy how, even in this case with just a piano and his voice, he is able to literally paint pictures with his music. No song really stood out to me but it was overall a album full of high quality songs
Ryan Adams
3/5
Ryan Adams' debut album with a, for me, unexpected country sound. Not bad and has a great duet with Emmylou Harris but overall just not memorable enough to warrant more than 3 stars
U2
3/5
All in all just a bit disappointing from such a big and hyped band. Besides One, no song stands out, they all sound kinda the same, too little focus on the guitar and overall just too long
Talk Talk
3/5
A rather boring and unspectacular album. No song stood out and everything on this album has been heard many times from other artists
Hüsker Dü
3/5
A few nice songs on there but overall just not special enough and too long to stand out of the masses
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Generally I liked women in rock and while this wasnt bad, it was just a bit too messy and all over the place
The Avalanches
3/5
Cluttered, ambiance loops that go on for too long. However, it wasnt fully awful enough to give it a 2
Ute Lemper
4/5
A strong voice, a style of music you don't hear every day and an armada of famous songwriters.... This album has all the ingredients for a great experience and it doesn't disappoint
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Just a plain average album. Not bad but nothing really stood out in any way
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
Decent album, just like the comparable ones from this time and genre it was nice and interesting to hear but thats about it
Green Day
4/5
Great entertaining album with fast paced songs and a good runtime. Definitely on the good side of the 4 star rating but lacking just one or two more big songs that stick out from the masses to get a 5 star rating from me
The Fall
3/5
Decent rock album but that's about it, nothing remarkable or outstanding about it
The Flying Burrito Brothers
3/5
Entertaining country rock album that on the long haul turns out to be too similar and without real highlights
The Stooges
3/5
Interesting to hear the early stages of punk, not as aggressive as punk became a few years later but certainly a departure of the rock that was prevalent in 73. The album was decent, good runtime, surprisingly preferred the faster songs over the slower ones at the end of the album
New York Dolls
3/5
Decent and typical punk rock album without any highlights or standout moments
The The
4/5
Synth-Pop that sticks out from the rest of the New Wave albums due to the unique addition of elements such as an organ, a gospel choir, a piano solo. A for effort and creativity
Coldplay
3/5
Coldplay always delivers good pop music. However, in the grand scheme of things, the album is good but thats it, no real highlights except for "Clocks" which is a nice throwback to my youth.
Happy Mondays
3/5
Nothing worthwhile really, no song stood out, singing voice was close to being annoying.... Next please
Tears For Fears
4/5
Enjoyable synth-pop album that delivers with a slight progressive edge. Cool vibe and a good time
The Undertones
4/5
Enjoyable and catchy album, reminded me a lot of a mixture of Pop-Punk and Celtic-Folk-Punk
Steely Dan
5/5
Steely Dan just never fails to entertain. Great harmonies, great musicians, big variety of song styles and a great production. Top! 👍🏻
Willie Nelson
3/5
Decent country album without any highlights or standout songs
Morrissey
4/5
Morrissey is a guarantee for good music. Enjoyable album, without any big standouts but a high quality throughout
R.E.M.
5/5
Just something I really like about the sound of REM. The guitars, Michael Stipe's voice, always a good time
Big Black
3/5
Another punk rock album that gets palced next to the many others: not very remarkable, a bit too loud and aggressive and easily forgettable
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Leave it to the Germans to produce music that sounds like you're stuck on Noah's Ark but in space
Morrissey
4/5
Another Morrissey Album and another good time. Although this time it was less brit-poppy and more rocky/rockabilly, it was again a decent performance. Again, not standout song that drives the album after a overall good album with a perfect runtime
GZA
3/5
Decent Hip Hop but nothing to write home about
The Monkees
3/5
Entertaining album without any real highlights or anything that make it hard to give more than the usual 3 stars
Big Star
3/5
Definitely soundedway ahead of their time but ultimately the album failed to provide any highlights or standouts
Thin Lizzy
4/5
Nice classic rock album that has an excellent sound quality for a live album but lacks a few bigger hits
Björk
2/5
Nice idea to explore things like throat singing but honestly the result of it didn't sound appealing at all so I cant even give this extra points for effort
Pixies
3/5
Decent alternative rock but thats about it
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Sounds like Bono found out about electricity. Nothing special
TV On The Radio
3/5
Just another average and forgettable album, this one especially was all over the place, each song seemed like a new adventure into a different subgenre, unfortunately not a very good one though
Magazine
3/5
Surprisingly decent Post-Punk album with a few nice songs, overall though too little to get more than 3 stars
Air
2/5
Sounds like some guys who wanted to emulate Pink Floyd but neither of them could play Guitar nor sing
James Taylor
3/5
Enjoyable Folk-Country album with a great runtime that ultimately though fails to leave a lasting impression with any of its songs
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Enjoyable alt rock album with a sound typical of the early 2000s. Great runtime and overall catchy and entertaining songs
Morrissey
4/5
Morrissey never disappoints. He always delivers music that is versatile yet never lacks his own signature touch. Yet another good album with a perfect runtime
Minutemen
2/5
More than 80 minutes of forgettable nonsense. Thanks for nothing
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Good album with very sophisticated rap/lyrics. Would have liked it to maybe be a bit more melodic/better beats but overall still great
3/5
Good music by PJ with a few cool songs. By the second half, the album got considerable more quiet and slow though and thus kinda lost the most enjoyable quality
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Like other albums of this genre: Nice and interesting to hear, but nothing more
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Just like the previous album by this artist, not sure whats so special about it that warrants two inclusions
Michael Jackson
3/5
Despite the big name artist, I can't help but to feel indifferent to this album. While the songs are good, they all kinda sound very similar and make the album feel very long
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Biggest draw of this important album was definitely Biggies flow and rhymin skills. Even without being an expert onRap Lyrics, one could notice that he had the ability to make everything sound like a mean bar.
Asides from this though, the album was rather long and for me didn't have enough stand out songs to warrant more than a standard 3 stars
Arcade Fire
3/5
Decent album with a few nice songs, bit reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen, but overall not outstanding enough to warrant a higher rating
Donovan
3/5
Decent folk album, one of the first ones to use a Sitar
The Doors
3/5
Also the second Doors album in this experient leaves me kinda cold. Just personally not my vibe, the songs are too similar and the concept of this relaxed half singing half speaking by Jim doesnt appeal to me
Q-Tip
3/5
Decent rap, almost more R&B than Rap, but nothing groundbreaking
Jamiroquai
3/5
Very interesting and surprising album, definitely an aquired taste. The music wasnt bad per se, but the songs went on for too long and the album was almost more fit as background music
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Another good Cohen album in his unmistakable style, rich in atmosphere and a good listen despite missing lots of variety
Gary Numan
3/5
Definitely can hear the influence of this album in the typical synth pop in the 80s. Doesn't make this album necessarily more than average for my own taste but can appreciate the inclusion of it.
The Doors
4/5
What a pleasant surprise after the previous Doors albums: great Blues rock album that doesn't have one or two big hits bit compels with a overall high quality of songs
Dire Straits
5/5
There's just something very cool and chill about the Dire Straits sound. Absolutely love Mark's relaxed, almost deinterested singing style and how the guitar howls just perfectly every time, not too much, never too little, just perfect!
Eric Clapton
5/5
On goes the Blues Rock extravaganza! Eric delivers a great album filled with a mix of original songs and covers, but all of them with his own personal touch and twists. Love the guitar work, as always, and also really liked the laid back, chill vibe!
Lynyrd Skynyrd
4/5
Good country/southern rock album fronted by two big songs. What keeps the album from 5 stars though is the fact that those two songs are by far the best ones of the album and the rest is not bad but also somewhat easy forgettable
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Nice album with some fa ous and we'll known songs but ultimately it's just a genre that fails to grab me in, I remain very indifferent to it
Lou Reed
4/5
Interesting album, very reminiscent of Tom Waits or Nick Cave. Liked the raspy voice, slow performance of the vocals in combination with the guitar play
The Cure
3/5
Weird, weirder, The Cure. Never really know what to expect but it's always odd. Half the album is just some ambience. Not a fan, will never be one, but this was the definition of indifferent
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
Surprisingly entertaining album with Alex Turner's characteristic voice but more approachable, less Indie sounding songs than Arctic Monkeys
Miles Davis
3/5
This was one very excentric and progressive jazz, wasn't a fan of it and it was way too long
Jeff Buckley
5/5
What a fantastic surprise. From a great cover of Hallelujah to the other songs filled with great guitar work, nice drums and great vocals. This album flew under the radar when it was released but now over the years has finally gotten the recognition it deserves
Hookworms
4/5
Surprisingly good! Typical Indie sound of the late 2000s, few filler songs and generally songs dragging on a bit but overall catchy and easy listening songs
Electric Light Orchestra
5/5
What a big box of chocolates, this album goes places..... Beatles, Dylan, The Who, Bowie, Supertramp, the list of artists that this sounds like is seemingly endless. Super catchy choruses paired with prog rock and an orchestra, what's not to love?
Happy Mondays
3/5
Typical late 80s, pre Brit Rock with a few decent songs but not enough to warrant more than 3 stars
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
A great combination of folk rock and progressive/psychodelica. The songs were all enjoyable and especially the mixing up of the vocals with male and female singer knew to convince
Dolly Parton
5/5
What a great album. Nothing revolutionary in terms of country but it's just so easy listening and enjoyable. Their three voices just combine perfectly
Cat Stevens
5/5
Long awaited and didn't disappoint. Lovely voice, beautiful songwriting, minimalistic yet never bring music
Jeru The Damaja
3/5
Decent, barebones hip hop from the early 90s with no real highlights or anything to make it stand out
Gang Of Four
3/5
An album that, in the sea of post punk albums, sinks rather quickly and remains forgotten
Justice
2/5
Another electronic album full with loops, random noise and repetitive beats
Dion
3/5
Decent album, nice runtime but ultimately nothing exciting or groundbreaking or even memorable to warrant more than a 3
Living Colour
4/5
Great guitar work in this one and even besides it, the songs had, for me, the perfect combination out of catchy music and metal-esque heavyness
Taylor Swift
4/5
Easy listening synth pop that, after 45 minutes, is catchy but just a bit too monotonous to secure 5 stars
Thelonious Monk
2/5
Not my style of Jazz at all, the abrupt and unorthodox changes make it rather unsettling
Cypress Hill
3/5
Decent, fairly funky hip hop album without any standout heights
Brian Eno
3/5
Because Eno strays from his own ambience niche by incorporating some normal songs with vocals in this album, it has to be compared to all the albums out there. And this is where the album fails to convince, it's just very unremarkable and forgettable
Nick Drake
3/5
Nice music for the background but this album fails to grab any attention beyond the usual "standard" listening experience
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Bruce is always a good time! Even in the early 2000s he proved that his typical style still works, while also showing some versatility by dabbling into other directions in this album
4/5
Bowie's biggest album is also one that can't live up to the hype. While not a bad album it just never captured you completely and made you say "Wow" like others of his albums and other albums that are commonly named in the same sentence, did
Lambchop
3/5
Interesting mix of genres but overall a rather monotonous album that's quickly forgotten
Green Day
5/5
What a great album with an A side that is as good as it gets. Rest of the album falls off a little bit but the overall impression remains great
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
Unfortunately not much to it, lots of funky beats and electronic music, not much rapping and it all sounded the same
Anthrax
3/5
Decent Thrash Metal album, surprisingly melodic but missing standout songs and some guitar solos to be more than a 3
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
CCR never fails to deliver, although in comparison to the other albums, this one falls off slightly as the songs are not as catchy and easy listening
Incubus
4/5
Entertaining mix of funk, alternative and rock. Literally enough of everything to make it interesting and diverse but not too much to make it not as accesible
The Velvet Underground
2/5
This one was just too obscure or weird
Missy Elliott
3/5
Decent rap album with some big guests and a few good songs. Overall just a bit too much of a mix of r&b and hip hop rather than picking one side
Fela Kuti
3/5
Standard World Music 3 Star Rating
Rod Stewart
4/5
Entertaining rock & Roll album with some nice guitars and easy listening pop/rock
King Crimson
3/5
Not bad but just a bit too much progressive and not enough rock to keep me entertained and intrigued
The Black Crowes
4/5
Catchy, easy listening alt rock with a country/southern twang. Entertaining!
The Saints
3/5
Decent but ultimately forgettable Punk album
Radiohead
3/5
Big hype around this and it defs had some potential with the sound. But it fails to deliver and live up to it. The songs are fast forgotten, nothing really stands out
The Clash
4/5
Suprisingly mellow and good sounding post punk album. Tad bit long but overall an enjoyable album
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Not bad but compared to their other albums this was pretty boring, everything sounded the same and only one hit/standout song.
The Monks
3/5
Sounded like a 90s band playing 60s songs, so definitely some pioneering work done here, but ultimately the album is just a decent one
Arcade Fire
4/5
Entertaining album without a real highlight but an overall good and enjoyable quality of songs
Van Morrison
4/5
Hard to define what made this album stand out, was just a overall easy listening, good mooded album
Tom Waits
3/5
Again great musicianship by Waits but due to the Genre and the live recording style, it's just 3 stars from me
Janet Jackson
3/5
Just a very boring album. Every song sounded the same, nothing had any standout potential, and way too long
Orbital
1/5
I thought this list was supposed to contain music albums, not just noise probably generated when one of the guys fell asleep on the sound machine
David Bowie
4/5
Grear album by Bowie, maybe missing the big grandeur of his later work but maybe because of that, this album feels more down to earth and personal
John Martyn
3/5
Enjoyable, easy listening album with a surprising range of instruments. Ultimately just falls short of 4 stars though
808 State
2/5
Unnecessary and boring
5/5
The electronic distortion and singing voice is not for everyone and I myself am still not 100% convinced by it, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a great rock album with couple of bangers that rock hard! 🤘🏻
Neil Young
4/5
Neil is always good for a good album. This one though is just good, it doesn't provide enough to warrant a 5 star rating
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
Out of all non-popular music styles, Tango probably is the least suited one for pure listening. Not a necessary great experience
Ghostface Killah
3/5
Not a bad album but also without any highlights or justification why it needs to be on this list
Muddy Waters
3/5
Like the other ones, it's a decent album for education purposes but that's about it
Eagles
5/5
Great debut album by the Eagles, really liked the sound here which I felt was more raw and actually more blues-rock esque than their later albums. Reminded me a bit more of CCR
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Rather annoying back and forth between punk and new wave but overall not bad enough to warrant 2 stars
4/5
While I liked it better than some other Beatles Albums since it's shorter and easier listening since it's not as "artsy", it is lacking a few more memorable songs to be 5 stars
The Byrds
4/5
As always a enjoyable album, good runtime, easy listening, what's not to like
Death In Vegas
3/5
Surprisingly not too bad for an electronic album because it did have some vocals, guitar, drums, making it sometimes seem like an actual pop/rock album
The Slits
3/5
Definitely a very unorthodox listening experience but oddly enough, the longer it went on, the more okay I got with it
Ray Charles
3/5
Decent, enjoyable take on those famous songs.
Carole King
3/5
Enjoyable folk-pop with a good voice. Would give this 3,5 stars but ultimately falls just short of 4 for me
Peter Gabriel
5/5
What an intriguing album. Weirder songs like the Bürgermeister one and the barber shop one, combined with songs that are very grandeur and pompous. The "weirder" songs kinda disrupt the flow of the album, but the other songs are good enough to give this 5 stars. Likely an album that grows on you with each listen
Aerosmith
5/5
Great album, few big hits but even besides those, every other song "belongs" and is a great rock song
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
Decent Rap album, personally not the biggest fan of the "couple of guys yelling one after each other"-style to rap
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
“A decent 60s rock album that ventures outside the boundaries of the expected”
Joy Division
4/5
Not sure what it was exactly but something about this album that just sounded so relaxing and cool
ZZ Top
3/5
Not bad but unfortunately another missed opportunity as I just think the harder rock style of La Grange fits them much better than the softer rock style of the rest of the album
Metallica
4/5
Always tough and almost unfair to rate a Live album against studio albums due to their "best of "-nature. This specific one pits Metallica with a whole orchestra, something that definitely works well in general but nonetheless becomes a bit of a gimmick and just sort of "it's there but doesn't improve anything"
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
Surprisingly enjoyable alternative rock album with lots of influences. Little bit classic rock here, little bit pop here, little bit punk or metal here. Bonus points for the catchy harmonies
Iggy Pop
4/5
For Iggy Pop a surprisingly calm and normal album. Decent background music but the lack of real hits make it fall short of 4 stars
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Surprisingly modern album by Cohen which still works good with his singing style. The faster music is a good counter balance to his slow, almost spoken like singing style
The Lemonheads
4/5
Enjoyable, easy-listening alt rock album. The songs have a happy vibe to them, similar to the pop-punk of the early 2000s, which made the difference for me between 3 and 4 stars
Burning Spear
3/5
Decent Reggae-Album which doesn't do anything really new and doesn't change my view of the genre either
Beatles
4/5
Even with an earlier album that has less of a legacy than the later ones, the Beatles know to entertain. Short, fast songs with easy melodies. Nothing wrong with that even though they of course lack the depth of their later works
Joni Mitchell
4/5
Enjoyable album without any standout songs but an overall nice atmosphere, created by Joni's voice and the Jazz instruments
Mj Cole
2/5
Another electronic album, yihaaaaa......... Not....
Just more of the same old, you listen to one song and you've heard it all. Nothing exciting, nothing that stands out or is worth remembering
Kraftwerk
3/5
While it's still not my genre, this wasn't too bad. The beats and melodies are simple yet entertaining. Overall just too long and repetitive but taking into account the release year, I guess I'll be lenient and give this 3 stars
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Interesting mix of many different styles/genres, not what I expected. But certainly not bad either. In the end though, the lack of a couple powerhouse songs and the missing red line makes this only a 4 star album
3/5
Another Punk album, although this one atleast stands out due to the fact it has a female singer. That makes the album better however the lack of standout songs means that this stays at 3 stars
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
What a ride this one was. Probably the weirdest album so far but if you ignore the tracks that are just speech or noise, you are actually left with some good psychedelic rock songs with funny/satirical and most importantly entertaining lyrics. This is definitely an album that you either love or completely hate but I'm willing to give this some credit
The Pogues
4/5
As always, Celtic influenced rock/punk is just a banger. This one is no different, very entertaining album that only suffers from being a bit too long and generally the songs sounding very similar
Adam & The Ants
3/5
Unfortunately another New Wave album that isnt bad but fails to leave a lasting impression or stand out from the masses
The Stooges
3/5
A very Rolling Stones-esque album by The Stooges which has a good runtime however fails to leave any lasting impression with any of their songs to justify more than 3 stars.
Ray Charles
3/5
Enjoyable music for the background, standard "non-pop-music'" three star rating from me
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
While one has to acknowledge the, for the time, innovative sound and message behind the lyrics, ultimately it's just too barebones and non melodic for me
OutKast
4/5
Great flowing lyrics, high tempo and dark beats make up for the little bit too long runtime
The Kinks
4/5
The Beatles from a parallel universe as I like to call them. Enjoyable album with their signature folk-pop with an edge sound
Common
3/5
Good, sophisticated and high quality rap album. The lack of any stand out songs though made it tough for me to rate it more than 3 stars
The Youngbloods
3/5
Decent albeit unspectacular album that is quickly forgotten
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Good hard rock album that ultimately though falls short of a 5 star rating and to living up to it's hype due to there being too little stand-out songs that drive the album and the lack of personal connection the songs, especially the guitar solos, were able to generate
Wilco
3/5
Enjoyable album with a few standout songs. Overall though, over the course of almost 1 1/2 hours, those songs prove not enough to propell the album to more than 3 stars
Queens of the Stone Age
3/5
Not a bad album but overall just very average and uneventful, not much to say about this
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Interesting Jazz album that I found quite different from the other ones, this ones sound and composition remembering me a lot more of classic music actually
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
A very uneventful and unnecessary album that was also plagued by awful (or intentially awful) mixing
Moby
3/5
Probably one of the best Electronic Albums so far on this list because the songs don't just consist of 20 seconds looped over and over again
Gillian Welch
3/5
Nice sounding Americana that is soothing but also a little bit too monotnous
Nine Inch Nails
2/5
While the concept album conveyed the angst and dreary feeling of the story very well, the music itself was just not for me. Heavily distorted, at times hard to even understand the lyrics and songs that were long and often without highlights
Radiohead
3/5
Ultimately just a very boring album with no real highlights
Elis Regina
3/5
Decent world music, standard 3 stars
Waylon Jennings
3/5
Decent, enjoyable country album
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Unspectacular and quick forgotten Alt Rock album
Bobby Womack
3/5
Enjoyable Soul & R&B album that had a little blues edge
Randy Newman
3/5
Decent album without highlights that is mainly remembered for some lyrical content that didn't age well
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Overall just a fairly boring album, every track sounded more or less the same and it wasn't very exciting
Nirvana
4/5
Nirvana did a fantastic job here making an album that sounds as if they are old pros in the folk rock genre.
The Hives
3/5
Modern punk album without any real highlights that more or less only has its short runtime going for itself
Mike Ladd
2/5
That was more or less a waste of space and time. Some weird electronic rap, not sure what this even was
The Blue Nile
3/5
Enjoyable electro pop without any stand out songs but still a decent listen
Sigur Rós
3/5
Not bad but just very very uneventful, boring and way too long
Machito
3/5
Standard 3 Star world music rating
Donald Fagen
4/5
Sounds like Steely Dan, could be Steely Dan, is 50% of Steely Dan. Even without his partner, Fagen created a great album that could easily have been a Steely Dan album, both in the way it sounds and how good it is. Only criticism would be the songs dragging on a little bit
50 Cent
5/5
What a great throwback to my youth. Greatest thing is, this album still holds up. 50 is at his best here with great flow, cool beats, good lyrics and best of all, all the songs have a somewhat catchy feeling to themselves since they have a proper chorus
The War On Drugs
3/5
Interesting dreary, dream-like sound but ultimately the album falls short because of its rather long runtime and absence of real highlights
Al Green
3/5
Enjoyable Soul but just the standard 3 stars from me
Jane Weaver
3/5
Decent electro pop but not quite as memorable as one would expect from an entry on this list
Neil Young
4/5
Not his best work but even then, Neil is at a high level of music, never a bad album
Fugazi
2/5
Rather uninspiring,boring and also bit too messy and aggressive music for my liking
Cornershop
3/5
Although there are some unnecessary electronic-instrumentals, the album has a gem in Brimful of Asha and some few unique songsbecause of their alt rock with Indian influences-sound that make up for the aforementioned electronic BS
Bob Dylan
4/5
Dylan's albums are like pizza: Even bad pizza is good
The Cardigans
3/5
One of these albums that just run along without any highlights until you stumble upon the one famous song that you didn't even know was theirs
Marilyn Manson
2/5
Not a huge fan of the genre in general and the lack of choruses and constant distortion that is laid over everything, paired with its long runtime, made this one less enjoyable for me
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Decent but uneventful pop/rock with a female voice. Not sure why this needed to be included over e.g. The Cranberries
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Nick has the perfect voice and singing style to deliver murder ballads but even then, more than 50 minutes of them get a bit old quick
Goldfrapp
4/5
Surprisingly enjoyable and catchy album. Dreamy sound with uptempo synth- music that wasn't annoying or anything though
Queen
5/5
The typical Queen sound we all know creates a versatile and enjoyable album that convinces with its pompous production, feeling of hearing something big and technical aspects, rather than having hit followed by hit
The La's
4/5
Quite enjoyed this. No standout songs but has that overall Britpop sound I like
De La Soul
3/5
Not a lot of songs of this available on the internet so it's tough to rate it fairly
Barry Adamson
2/5
Not quite sure what this was supposed to be......
The Shamen
3/5
Interesting concept of mixing prog rock and electronic music but the album becomes rather forgettable after the initial uniqueness wears off
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Good album however the last real wow factor is missing for me here, especially when it comes from a big name like Led Zeppelin
Jorge Ben Jor
3/5
Enjoyable standard 3 star world music album
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Enjoyable although at times a bit too screamy punk rock
The Prodigy
2/5
To use one of their song titles as inspiration: electronic shit
Slipknot
2/5
Wasnt a fan of this one. Too long and too much noise/growling, lacking song structure and anything resembling a melody
Lauryn Hill
3/5
Not bad but just too long and way too similar sounding songs to be anything better than 3 stars
Genesis
4/5
Genesis were able to combine prog rock and it's weirdness with the catchyness of pop: the songs are surprisingly beginner-friendly and remind more of the latter Genesis than the earlier albums. Despite that, the long runtime and the lack of a wow effect such as it's predecessor had, prevent this from receiving full 5 stars
George Michael
4/5
Enjoyable 90s pop album without much highlights but just an overall good level
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
Standard 3 star world music/non popular music rating
Bob Marley & The Wailers
3/5
Even the third or fourth of his albums is not going to change my absolute neutral stance on this guy and his music. It doesn't do anything for me at all and I continue to be amazed how this music was able to become known and loved worldwide 🤷🏼♂️
Iggy Pop
3/5
Decent album however really nothing that stands out in any particular way
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2/5
Just an unnecessary addition on the back of their other album. This one doesn't make more such a smooth listening experience since it's marred by noise and some yells
David Bowie
4/5
Good, surprisingly modern and Slringsteen-esque sounding album by Bowie
Iron Butterfly
4/5
Surprisingly entertaining psychodelic album that has elements of both directions such as Beatles but also Hard Rock/Metal. Biggest shine was the 15 minute closing epic
Radiohead
2/5
I continue to fail to understand Radiohead, even after the 4th or so album. This one, just like the previous one, was just too monotonous and boring, basically consisting of almost an hour of the same electronic ambiance sounds and a singer whose count of long "woooooooaaaaaaahs" must easily be in the triple digits
The Flaming Lips
3/5
A decent but unspectacular album that is only going to be remembered for its first track that is so obviously inspired by Father & Son and the worst denial ever made about said inspiration being purely coincidental
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Enjoyable blues/rock and roll album with catchy songs and a great runtime
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Decent rock album that has a few nice songs but otherwise bang average
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Good background/ambiance music for when you want to test if the mute button works
Suede
4/5
One of the Britpop staples, this album convinces with its typical easy going and somewhat catchy sound, although it lacks the bit, memorable songs
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Nick Cave never disappoints in his own way! A master at creating an intense and at the same time cool atmosphere. This time delivering with a stripped down although bit too long album
Lou Reed
3/5
A album that carries a certain name and hype to it. Overall it wasn't necessarily that it couldn't fulfill it but it was just personally not really my cup of tea
Liz Phair
3/5
Decent rock pop although I have to say the constant "lewd" topics made this feel a bit forced
Herbie Hancock
3/5
Interesting to see the different directions Jazz was taken to but ultimately just a standard 3
Linkin Park
5/5
Major sentimental throwback to my youth here and very happy that even 20 years later I still rate the album as high as back then
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
Decent almost-instrumental album but quickly forgotten again
N.W.A.
3/5
Decent but like Many of the other "Rap-Group" albums just too wild and all over the place
Skepta
3/5
Entertaining grime album that convinces with its fast beats and rapping style
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
Interesting and enjoyable chamber pop. Bit too long but gotta give props for the creativity and artistry
SAULT
3/5
Decent but quickly forgotten album
Tom Waits
3/5
Tom Waits is always an adventure, this time was no exception although it was just a decent adventure
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Definitely their best album so far and surely a big influence on much of the rock that came afterwards, however personally Led Zeppelin continue to not hit the sweetspot for me and what I like most in rock
Goldie
1/5
The seemingly 100th electronic subgenre album which also doesn't convince me to ever see this genre as anything one should listen to as leisure. Due to its ridiculous runtime, probably the album which I skipped ahead the most so far
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
Enjoyable and barebones early country folk album without any real highlights
Pentangle
4/5
Quite an enjoyable album, I like the middle ages influence and their voices combine and harmonize very well
Santana
4/5
Very enjoyable album, perfect for both the background and active listening. Great salsa rhythms paired with one of the most recognizable guitar sounds
The Damned
3/5
Decent but ultimately fast forgotten punk rock album
Mylo
3/5
Not as bad as expected based on the genre but ultimately of course nothing really worthwile
Black Sabbath
4/5
Great versatility shown here. Some harder songs, some slower ones and even a few instrumentals. Always with, for me, the perfect combination of hard riffs and singing. Lacking a few more standout songs though for a 5 Star rating
Dead Kennedys
3/5
More or less the same as the v20 other pink albums we've had so far
Sebadoh
3/5
Truly a Jekyll and Hyde album. The first two/three songs and one of the last ones have a cool sound and are enjoyable, the ones in between sound like a trainwreck
The Zombies
3/5
Entertaining but without leaving a lasting impression
Elvis Presley
3/5
Overall not bad music but can't help to feel a bit disappointed coming from such a acclaimed artist as the album itself was short and enjoyable but lacked anything new or standout
Rahul Dev Burman
3/5
Like most world music, interesting to hear but not gonna finds its way into my rotation
Fred Neil
3/5
Enjoyable folk album that certainly was a bit of a pioneering work and hasn't lost its relevancy since then
Pink Floyd
5/5
One of these albums where the question is not how many stars it gets but more whether or not it's a normal 5 oder a masterpiece 5.
In the end of the day, it's a normal 5 because, judging from a purely musical perspective, the album has quite a few filler songs that only have the purpose of conveying the story and are thus not as enjoyable from a listening perspective aside. All that though is criticism on a very high level
Moby Grape
3/5
Decent, worth the time but quickly forgotten
The Byrds
4/5
The Byrds just never disappoint, very enjoyable and joyous album, as always
Buck Owens
3/5
Typical honky tonk with good runtime, but nothing extraordinary
Garbage
3/5
Decent 90s rock that stands out mostly because of the female singer, not so much due to their songs
David Ackles
3/5
Enjoyable and soothing, bit reminiscent of Nick Cave at times.
The Streets
2/5
Rather painful to get through, the rapping skills were essentially non-present
Beck
3/5
A for effort and creativity but in all this, I personally just wasn't picked up by the album. I can appreciate the genius behind it but personally it doesn't do more than just entertain me decently
Richard Hawley
3/5
Decent Singer/Songwriter Pop/Rock Fuse that is enjoyable but fast forgotten
Can
3/5
Very experimental at the end, the few songs with proper singing were decent
Baaba Maal
3/5
Standard World music 3 Rating
Adele
5/5
Aided by 3-4 megahits, this album is also a surprisingly diverse album stylistically and knows to convince with a high quality of production, singing voice and songs
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
Personally i found this one rather dull and boring. Every song was seemingly a copy of the other ones
Kraftwerk
3/5
Not taking anything away from their legacy and influence but just not necessarily a genre for me and having 20 minutes tracks don't make it more approachable either
Traffic
4/5
Surprisingly jolly sounding album that doesn't blow you away but instantly put me in a good mood
Elvis Presley
4/5
His departure from purely Rock & Roll and addition of country elements added another layer to his music and made it immediately more interesting and timeless. Fronted by 2 of his staple songs, this album deserves a 4
Brian Eno
3/5
Pre-Ambience sound, Brian created a artistically really interesting album that ultimately when listening to it is interesting but fails to leave a lasting impression
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
What an absolute atrocity for which I, as a fellow German, can only apologize for
Calexico
4/5
Great combination of alternative rock and Latin/mexican music, unique sounding
Dirty Projectors
3/5
Fairly average alternative rock album that does nothing to stand out or warrant any place on this list
Tori Amos
5/5
What a great surprise. Loved Tori's soft voice paired with the great instrumentation that ranges from acapella to atmospheric piano
Rod Stewart
4/5
Enjoyable album, liked the mix of more poppy lyrics with blues background
The Police
4/5
less funk and more rock than their previous one which made the difference in enjoyment
Pere Ubu
2/5
Rather disappointing and unmelodic album
U2
4/5
Entertaining album that is more unique and less polished than their later pop-rock albums
Def Leppard
4/5
Fun album! Like a mix of Iron Maiden and Bon Jovi! Entertaining and catchy songs, however overall not as great as Hysteria
Tortoise
2/5
Boring, uneventful and unnecessary
3/5
Dylan deserves all the praise he gets but this inclusion is an odd one, basically a greatest hits until 1966, it provides little to nothing new compared to having the actual studio albums on this list. With its long runtime it's more fitting for a Dylan fan
Stevie Wonder
3/5
Enjoyable music for the background but personally fails to be more than that
Lightning Bolt
2/5
If Wikipedia calls this their most accessible album, then I truly don't want to know how their other stuff sounds
Talking Heads
3/5
On their fourth album on this list, Talking Heads offer little new but give us more of the same which is entertaining and decent rock pop with electronic influences
The Everly Brothers
3/5
Short but sweet album, entertaining although the lyrical content hasn't aged too well
The Residents
1/5
Just when I thought this experiment has shown me the lowest lows, this crap comes around the corner and proves me wrong
Tim Buckley
4/5
Very enjoyable and catchy album, almost a bit like Crosby, Stills & Nash with a bit of psychodelic edge
Jungle Brothers
3/5
Decent classic hip hop but nothing new nor spectacular
CHVRCHES
3/5
Enjoyable and somewhat catchy sounding electro pop album that ultimately though is too similar and monotonous to score more than 3 stars
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
Enjoyable world music standard 3
Sam Cooke
3/5
Enjoyable album in which the live atmosphere was tangible, surely was a great experience seeing this live
Jack White
3/5
Decent rock album that lacked one or two stand out songs
Marvin Gaye
3/5
While I recognize the artistry of Gaye and his legacy, the genre and the length made this a bit of a dull affair
Adele
5/5
Although not as diverse and versatile as her "21" album, it's again very impressive what Adele delivers on this album. Seemingly every second song has been a radio hit and while one has to admit that she obviously has sort of a formula, I can't argue or knock it down because the formula is gold and works very well
Bauhaus
3/5
Goth rock remains a genre that isn't necessarily bad but all the added "fuzz" just doesn't reach me and seems obsolete to me
Gram Parsons
3/5
Enjoyable country with Emmylou Harris as the secret star but ultimately not enough to give more than 3 stars
Madonna
3/5
Madonna trying to be modern but what's lost here are any good songs. Best song is a cover of a song that's 30 years old
Little Simz
3/5
Surprisingly decent album with good lyrics and rhyming, lacking a standout song though
Ice T
3/5
Just another interchangable rap album from the early nineties
Meat Puppets
3/5
Very interesting album with a range of different genres, although ultimately just shy of 4 stars for me personally
Kings of Leon
3/5
Decent southern rock album that personally could have done without some of the more raw signing
Skunk Anansie
4/5
Refreshingly good combination of Energy-filled rock riffs and still great singing
Paul Simon
4/5
Again great music by Paul Simon but here it was just missing that additional touch of memorable or stand out songs and thus fails to score 5 stars
Roni Size
2/5
Uninspiring, boring, redundant
The Adverts
3/5
Surprisingly mellow and catchy punk album
The Stranglers
3/5
Decent and quite catchy album, lacking any standout songs though for a full 4 stars
The Fall
2/5
Started out as a decent new wave album but as the album went on and the electronic dance music was unnecessarily added, my impression of it decreased
Queen
4/5
Enjoyable album that just falls a bit short because it is between styles. Bit opera rock and a bit progressive makes for a good album, however not as good as the the album before or after that are commited to one style only
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Bruce never disappoints, another all full of catchy, good spirited and energetic songs. What's not to love?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
World music standard rating
Big Star
5/5
Wow, what a surprise this was. Didn't expect anything going in and was blown away by a great album. Every song is a jam and belongs on there, great runtime and an feel-good sound that is very reminiscent of CSNY, Eagles, Byrds and other greats
Solange
3/5
Ultimate a very boring and uneventful R&B album
Saint Etienne
2/5
Rather boring album that just had way too many electric sounds mixed in
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Bruce never disappoints, always a good mood, although this album, especially compared to his other, later albums, just couldn't keep all the way up. Still a very good album but one could tell that he just wasn't all the way there yet in terms of writing the big big hits and stadium anthems
Violent Femmes
1/5
Something about the singers voice/singing style that just deeply annoyed me and made my toenails roll up. Super annoying, drunk yelling singing style that I just was not in the mood for, awful
Blood, Sweat & Tears
3/5
Interesting and refreshing music but ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression
Kate Bush
4/5
Wonderfully weird yet never too over the top and still enjoyable
Paul McCartney
2/5
Just too little overall, 2-3 proper songs, rest is filled with half(-assed) or instrumental tracks. If we left out the name McCartney, I don't know how this would have even been released
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Tough to rate as it's a live album that also includes a lot of improvisation that otherwise would not be on the studio album. Although there are no real stand out songs, this is an overall great album and must have been quite an experience live.
Kings of Leon
3/5
Bit more melodic and less raw than their second album but overall still nothign to write home about
Pink Floyd
3/5
Surprisingly catchy psychodelic album that already gave a good idea of the talent this band had and the big things it would go on to create
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
Ultimately a rather uneventful and plain album
Koffi Olomide
3/5
Standard World Music rating
Van Morrison
3/5
Certainly enjoyable music and a good performance however the combination of live album and 90 minutes runtime just make it hard for me to see this being suitable to be included in this list and compare it to studio albums
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Great artist and well deserved entry on this list, only personal musical taste is probably stopping me from giving this the 5 stars it deserves
The Sonics
3/5
Good runtime and enjoyable music but lacking one or two standout songs to really have an impact
John Lennon
3/5
Despite the big name I can only give three stars here. A decent album without any real highlights or anything
The Black Keys
3/5
Quite a repetitive album, most of it sounding fairly much the same
N.E.R.D
3/5
Personally, the mix of rap and funky rock just didn't prove anything, it feels like it would have worked with classic hip hop beats just as well. Only the last song was really anything that stood out from the rest
Sonic Youth
3/5
Sonic Youth remain to be a bit too experimental for me, I don't care for it, it doesn't add anything to their appeal
Slipknot
2/5
Just too much screaming/growling to enjoy this even a bit
MC Solaar
3/5
Surprising to see Hip Hop on a high level from France in the early nineties but overall just a 3
Sisters Of Mercy
4/5
Surprisingly good, loved the atmosphere and the sound of it
Flamin' Groovies
3/5
Enjoyable and good runtime, reminded me a lot of the Rolling stones mixed with the Beatles
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
What an odd one, very minimalistic, almost exclusively just spoken words about a sexual relationship with a 14 year old. Leave it to the French to create this and have it become a big hit
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
Very reminiscent of Kanye, like a mini version, going in the same direction, just not quite as good. But on its own it's still a good enjoyable album but just a bit too long and lacking maybe one or two standout songs for 4 stars
The Beach Boys
3/5
Solid pop but nothing memorable
The Vines
3/5
Very uneventful and run of the mill alt rock album
Mekons
3/5
Odd and unfortunately unfinished concept of punk and country mixed.
The Stooges
3/5
Not a bad album, just not that different at all from all the other Stooges and Iggy Pop albums for it to be needing to be on this list 🤷🏼♂️
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
Given the recording circumstances, kudos for how good this sounds! Musically though i can't give more than 3 stars as pretty much the whole album sounds the same and just drags on a bit
Sonic Youth
2/5
Totally unnecessary given that this is the 5th, yes you read that right, the 5th Sonic Youth album, yet doesn't provide anything that the other 4 albums wouldn't have already
The Charlatans
3/5
Entertaining album, very reminiscent of Britpop. In the end though just missing that one or two standout songs to bump it up to 4 stars
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Unusually heavy by Neil, runs on a bit and lacks anz real standout songs but still overall a very high class and enjoyable Album
Ash
3/5
Decent, actually quite catchy album, just shy of 4 stars though
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Again a very enjoyable blues rock album by the Stones, not as good as Sticky Fingers though
Pink Floyd
5/5
What can I possibly say, bookended by an absolute masterpiece in Shine on, two great songs in Wish you were here and welcome to the machine....... Maybe my favourite Floyd album
Missy Elliott
3/5
Nothing to write home about
The Go-Betweens
5/5
This was a real positive surprise, great runtime, couple of standout songs that I saved and overall just a very happy, go lucky mood in the songs
Peter Gabriel
5/5
Great album again by Peter, although definitely a bit more commercial and as a whole, not as conducive as his other albums. The songs are all quite different from each other and sometimes it feels hard to hold up a concept. But looking at the songs individually, its a album full of good to great songs
The Dictators
4/5
Enjoyable, surprisingly not raw but catchy punk album
Barry Adamson
2/5
A soundtrack to a made up movie, this hardly even consisted of music but was mainly just noise
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Very influential and important album, but for me listening to this 50 years later and not being a soul fan, i cant give more than 3 stars
3/5
Prog rock album that suffered a bit from its long runtime and lack of lyrics in many songs. The songs that had lyrics were actually quite good so a bit potential wasted here
Tricky
2/5
Trip hop combines a "can be okay or can be shit"-genre with a "most likely shit"-genre so that's just not a good combination to try to score points with me 🤷🏼♂️
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
Decent prog rock album but nothing that stands out in any particular way
William Orbit
3/5
Surprisingly not that bad because lots of it is decent ambiance music for the background
Raekwon
3/5
Yet another Wu- Tang..... 😑
This one though was probably one of the best ones, if not the best one, to my ears because it's a later one that got rid of the usual funky beats and just sounds more dark and serious
John Cale
4/5
Quite enjoyable album with catchy songs
Deerhunter
3/5
Not sure why this is on the list as it is pretty much the most standard and average indie rock album that you could create
Laibach
2/5
Starts decent but once the "shock"/"exotic" factor wore off halfway through the album, you're just not left with good music
David Holmes
3/5
Amongst all the electronica albums we've had, this was actually one of the lesser evils
Willie Nelson
3/5
Not a bad album but just not what I would want to hear when I pick up a Willie Nelson album
TV On The Radio
3/5
Interesting to hear the big variety of styles and artistry but overall not more than 3 stars
Holger Czukay
3/5
Got weirder as it progressed but still not so weird or bad to rate it down
The Darkness
4/5
Surprisingly great album, almost more classic rock or metal rather than glam rock
Frank Black
3/5
Decent rock album, wide range of different styles but a bit too long and lacking any standout songs
4/5
Refreshingly heavy yet melodic album
Duke Ellington
3/5
Decent and enjoyable early jazz
Deep Purple
4/5
Started out great with 3 great songs in a great live version, afterwards it fizzeled out a bit because both the songs and the performance wasn't as standoutiscj anymore
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Perfect as background music but for today's age just a bit too little to keep the sole attention
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Yet another post punk album, although probably one of the better ones, narrowly missing the upgrade to 4 stars
Justin Timberlake
3/5
Good Album with some big hits but overall, at the runtime of more than an hour, the rest of the songs were just a bit too similar sounding to get 4 stars
Neil Young
5/5
Exactly what I needed today and what I want when putting on Neil Young or any of his pals: go lucky, catchy music one can always listen to
The White Stripes
3/5
Another white Stripes album, another 3 stars. Solid rock music but not more
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
Enjoyable and up tempo music with quite some creativity
Billy Bragg
5/5
What a big surprise this was, absolutely loved the sound, reminded me a lot of Frank Turner
The Bees
3/5
Decent but unremarkable Indie rock album that went places on some of those songs
Grateful Dead
3/5
The same old discussion with live albums again and I'm sure this must have been a very cool experience to see live but for somebody who isn't a Grateful Dead fan, this provides little to nothing tbh. The songs are sometimes quadrupled in length versus the studio recording and often just filled with jamming
Stan Getz
3/5
Enjoyable but like other music from that time, its hard to truly enjoy it with today's ears
The Birthday Party
1/5
Is this still music?
Rush
5/5
What a thrill again by Rush! Their second album on this list manifests my opinion that they are just the perfect combination of classic stadium rock but with a progressive edge that never is too weird!
G. Love & Special Sauce
3/5
Hard to even pinpoint what genre this is supposed to be mainly, not bad but way too long and too uneventful
Robert Wyatt
3/5
Was not quite as weird as his previous album, the more frequent singing parts made the differen e here. Still though nothing to write home about
Primal Scream
2/5
Living up to their name, this album provided little, combining a genre I can somewhat tolerate (Krautrock) with a genre I tend to find completely unnecessary (90s electronic), this just doesn't bode well and doesn't offer anything appealing
Suicide
3/5
Nothing excitable or special
Ms. Dynamite
3/5
Decent album and a nice throw back with that one hit of hers but other than that, not sure why this is on here
Small Faces
4/5
This was quite a surprise. Entertaining album/music, catchy, good vibes....
Jurassic 5
3/5
Nothing special, not sure why it's on there
Kings of Leon
4/5
Now finally a Kings of Leon album that deserves to be on there because it's actually good music!
The Beach Boys
3/5
Classic beach Boys sound but this being their fourth album on this list, it fails to provide anything new or exciting
The Sabres Of Paradise
2/5
Unnecessary and redundant
Scritti Politti
3/5
Decent album but ultimate uneventful
Orbital
3/5
Unnecessary since electronic but at least somewhat tolerable
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
Bit too weird and no musically enough
Christina Aguilera
4/5
Although I found many songs on the album just too similar sounding and the album itself was way too long, the 3-4 hits/classics are enough to objectively push it to 4
Joe Ely
3/5
Decent but ultimately uneventful country, album
Culture Club
3/5
Enjoyable 80s pop however in the end, just not providing enough stand-out material to warrant more than 3 stars
The Style Council
3/5
Interesting mix of different genres but besides the novelty and surprise element of this, not much stands out
This album could probably be used as reference material for the genre of "Classic Rock", it's exactly what one stereotypically thinks and expects of the genre
Crowded House
3/5
Average, not outstanding in any direction
Ian Dury
3/5
What a peculiar album, not sure what to think about it but definitely interesting entertainment
Stephen Stills
4/5
Great music, however would have liked just bit more blues rock or blues guitar by Stills
Soft Cell
3/5
Quickly forgotten 80s album
Björk
3/5
Tolerable but I still don't care about it
Guided By Voices
3/5
At times a bit boring and uneventful
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
3/5
Had a few good songs but then also again others that are just a bit too unorthodox
Britney Spears
3/5
Starts good with a few hits but by the end of the album, you feel like you've heard the same formula over and over again
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
Surprisingly a quite good and enjoyable rock album
Klaxons
3/5
Interesting sound but ultimately not memorable enough for more than 3 stars
Charles Mingus
3/5
Standard Genre 3 star rating
George Harrison
4/5
Actually quite entertaining because of its rock influences
Public Enemy
3/5
Just the usual classic hip hop, like so many other albums before
The Associates
3/5
Synth pop to the extreme, not bad but also without anything really standing out
Bonnie Raitt
4/5
A nice and most welcome surprise to find some blues rock amongst all these faceless albums lately. No super great but enjoyable nonetheless
Joanna Newsom
3/5
Very interesting album, mellow folk with some classical music influence. Not bad but ultimately a tad bit too long and repetitive
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
Odd but not bad enough give it 2 stars
Leftfield
2/5
2bstars mainly because of the runtime and the repetitiveness
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
Enjoyable and shortwhile
Public Image Ltd.
3/5
On paper the combination sounds odd but in the end it's decent music
The Jam
3/5
Decent, nothing to write home
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
Decent to good rock, bit too long but in the end missing maybe one or two standout songs
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
Nah, just nothing that's being offered here
M.I.A.
3/5
More hip hoppy than her last album.
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
Quite a surprisingly good and artistic album, lacking a standout song but overall high quality
Jazmine Sullivan
3/5
Decent and short-lived R&B
X-Ray Spex
3/5
Surprisingly "soft" and not-raw punk album
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Enjoyable world music
M.I.A.
3/5
At first I was like "again? A third album?"
While I don't know if they all deserved to be on this list, I can see why they were picked because the artist showed great versatility and craftiness with them
Peter Tosh
3/5
Decent Reggae but nothing more
The Boo Radleys
3/5
Decent pop/rock albeit a bit too long
Beth Orton
4/5
This was quite a surprise, a very mellow and relaxing singing voice and songs, tad bit long
Pere Ubu
1/5
What a shocking waste of time
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Not sure why this is considered music
Hot Chip
3/5
Decent 80s sounding but nothing special
Django Django
3/5
Bit weird and nothing great but decent and listenable
Soft Machine
3/5
In the end just a bit too unorthodox to be enjoyable
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
3/5
Surprisingly enjoyable world music album because it is so versatile
Giant Sand
3/5
Decent but very uneventful and plain
The Mothers Of Invention
3/5
With a second album, the novelty of it is gone and rather annoying
Scissor Sisters
3/5
Enjoyable at times, bit too weird at other times
Slade
3/5
Decent but ultimately fast forgotten glam rock
The Libertines
3/5
Decent but not memorable or anything
Everything But The Girl
3/5
enjoyable, mellow album
LTJ Bukem
2/5
Unnecessary and way too long
Bob Dylan
3/5
Enjoyable bit ultimately a bit too long and the songs were too similar
Lucinda Williams
3/5
Enjoyable americana Album
Weather Report
3/5
Enjoyable jazz fusion
B.B. King
3/5
Enjoyable live album
White Denim
3/5
Decent rock but without any memorable highlights
The Clash
2/5
Just too raw and unmelodic
The Coral
3/5
Nothing special
The Cult
3/5
Baaba Maal
3/5
Decent world.music album
Neneh Cherry
3/5
Decent album, saved by the singing parts because the rap parts sounded amateurish and corny
Christina Aguilera
3/5
Decent album but again there just seems something missing, shame that they tried so hard to have her capitalize on the RnB craze back then
The KLF
3/5
Surprisingly decent
1/5
Shockingly bad
Bill Callahan
3/5
Decent, quite calm and atmospheric album
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Decent but nothing to write home about
Khaled
3/5
Decent world music
Solomon Burke
3/5
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
4/5
Surprisingly good album, relaxed and atmospheric mood
Lana Del Rey
4/5
Atmospheric and mellow album, great to relax or background music
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
Elliott Smith
3/5
The Killers
4/5
Great album that stands the test of time and contains two of the arguably biggest rock songs of the early 2000s
Peter Gabriel
4/5
Enjoyable album, a mix of unorthodox and some pop elements
David Bowie
4/5
Enjoyable but lacking the grandeur of other Bowie albums
Gorillaz
3/5
Decent, nothing to write home about though
Christine and the Queens
3/5
Decent pop with electronic nuances
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
3/5
The Kinks
3/5
R.E.M.
4/5
The guys from Georgia never fail to entertain
Silver Jews
3/5
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Joan Baez
4/5
Enjoyable old time folk
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Dr. Octagon
2/5
Depeche Mode
3/5
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Kate Bush
4/5
The B-52's
3/5
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Dagmar Krause
3/5
Suede
4/5
Sinead O'Connor
5/5
Great album, emotional and catchy songs and a strong voice
Throwing Muses
3/5
The Beta Band
3/5
The Jam
3/5
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Sparks
3/5
Doves
3/5
Billie Holiday
3/5
Girls Against Boys
2/5
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Miles Davis
3/5
Radiohead
3/5
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Nanci Griffith
4/5
American Music Club
3/5
Carpenters
3/5
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Kid Rock
3/5
Killing Joke
3/5
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
The Zutons
3/5
Brian Eno
3/5
Neu!
3/5
Kelela
3/5
Coldcut
3/5
Roxy Music
3/5
Elvis Costello
3/5
Brian Eno
2/5
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Digital Underground
3/5
Fairport Convention
3/5
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
Fishbone
3/5
Tom Tom Club
2/5
Morrissey
4/5
The Beta Band
3/5
The Thrills
3/5
Fugees
3/5
3/5
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
The Auteurs
3/5
The xx
3/5
3/5
Fatboy Slim
3/5