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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Ágætis Byrjun Sigur Rós	5	3.37	+1.63
Now I Got Worry The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion	4	2.52	+1.48
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill	5	3.63	+1.37
Damaged Black Flag	4	2.86	+1.14
Rings Around The World Super Furry Animals	4	2.97	+1.03
Killing Joke Killing Joke	4	2.99	+1.01

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Van Halen Van Halen	1	3.63	-2.63
Low-Life New Order	1	3.3	-2.3
Rid Of Me PJ Harvey	1	3.11	-2.11
Tea for the Tillerman Cat Stevens	2	3.69	-1.69
The Cars The Cars	2	3.67	-1.67
The Queen Is Dead The Smiths	2	3.66	-1.66
Low David Bowie	2	3.55	-1.55
Blackstar David Bowie	2	3.48	-1.48
Strangeways, Here We Come The Smiths	2	3.44	-1.44
Daydream Nation Sonic Youth	2	3.3	-1.3

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Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

5/5

oh wooooaaaaaaw this is the kind of thing I was hoping to find on this excursion. An unusual and exotic band, something I have never heard before and instantly have a connection with. I really enjoyed this, and can't understand a word he is singing... but somehow I get it. Isn't music just amazing. gibberish out of 5

57 likes

Low-Life

New Order

1/5

Big OOF, this album started out sounding rather generic then by the end it was hard to listen. I don't mind synth music, but nothing about this album is remarkable in anyway. Top 3: lol....

4 likes

The Rise & Fall

Madness

4/5

The Rise and Fall is not on spotify, so I listened to the greatest htis. I heard... SKA, pianos, horns a different sound from everything else in the 80's. At times I feel like I hear wallflowers. Did i just find an 80's band to dive deeper into, or am I becoming brain washed.

4 likes

Now I Got Worry

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

4/5

32 tracks...... I can't stand phony over the top singers. But I love a good "Yeah" or yell in the middle of my grooves. Sometimes I feel like this guy is like a caricature of a Rock Genius. But it might be his lyrics, or that voice that is giving me pause. But by the end I was enjoying myself. I really enjoyed the band for sure, will definitely have this on in the background of a BBQ. distortion out of 5

3 likes

Like A Prayer

Madonna

3/5

You've gotta respect how long she has been at it. I have never been through an entire album of hers. I respect the song length, its almost 5 minutes. That is not easy to do as a pop Queen. The music and lyrics just doesn't move me in anyway but I do respect what she has done for music.

1 likes

1-Star Albums (3)

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Fishscale

Ghostface Killah

3/5

I like the semi Lo-Fi vibes. Killas flow def wears me down, hes only got one sound and speed. Top 3 songs Shakey Boy, Three Bricks, and the irreverent Kilo 3 out of 5

Young Americans

David Bowie

3/5

This was an eclectic sounding record I have to say, from the music to the lyrics. First time ever hearing it. Top 3 Win, Fame, and Can you Hear Me. 3 of 5

With The Beatles

Beatles

4/5

I didn't know the Beatles did so many covers. I have always the liked the Beatles and this album definitely sounds like early Beatles to my ear. Top 3 All my Loving, Please Mister Postman, and That's What I Want. 4 of 5

Foo Fighters

3/5

I do like Foo Fighters in small doses, their sound gets a little repetitive for me by the end of the album. That might be more Ghrol's singing than the band, I really like the drummer. I like the band though and enjoyed my time with this album more than most so far on this journey.

Killing Joke

4/5

Well that was suprising. I enjoyed that album alot. I winced when I saw 1980, never have been a huge fan. I think it helped I had heard covers of these songs previous maybe. Top 3 The Wait, Requiem, Change 4 of 5

Rid Of Me

PJ Harvey

1/5

i feel like i'm at my local watering in the mid 90's hole waiting for my favorite local band Rosemary Gates, and I'm listening to the opening local act... its fine, yet unremarkable. Its like background music at hot topic. I don't understand how this one and GFK got on here. top 1k? ever? there is no way this was groundbreaking in 93. perhaps its just my boomer sensibilities. top 3.... 1of5

Sheer Heart Attack

Queen

3/5

Never been the biggest fan of Queen, but it was interesting to hear how their operatic influences developed in the early years. top 3 Killer Queen, Flick of the Wrist, Lily of the Valley

Rings Around The World

Super Furry Animals

4/5

Probably my favorite album so far on this journey. I liked how many different influences you could hear. I had never heard any of these songs before, and that makes me sad. Will be listening to this again. Top 3: Alternate route to Vulcan Street, Receptacle for the Respectable, [A] Touch Sensitive

Low-Life

New Order

1/5

Big OOF, this album started out sounding rather generic then by the end it was hard to listen. I don't mind synth music, but nothing about this album is remarkable in anyway. Top 3: lol....

The Cars

2/5

This sounds very of the era to me, perhaps its why its on this list. Its not something I personally would seek out and listen too again. I can appreciate the popy and catchy songs for what they are. Perhaps I am just a simpleton but this album like a few others did not surprise me in anyway. Perhaps I am not understanding the purpose of the list. Top 3 Bye Bye Love, You're all I got Tonight, and Good Times Roll 2of5

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

5/5

I have heard this CD so many times, so I'm a bit biased. I love this album, i love the vibe, these bass and drum grooves are so good it is just awe inspiring. There are very few albums that can send me away for an hour this is one of them. You can't...not just relax and chill out when you hear this album. Love, God, Friendship, Life, Growing Up thoughtfully expressed expertly, what more do you want in an album. It's a shame this is her only album. Top 3: Killing me softly, Can't take my eyes off of you, Hurts so bad. 5 out of 5

Goo

Sonic Youth

3/5

Now I need to watch Scott Pilgrim vs the World. rock out of 5

A Date With The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers

3/5

Ahhh, the 60's I was spoon fed this stuff all of my childhood. I enjoyed the listen but it didn't stand out to me in anyway. 3 of 5

Daydream Nation

Sonic Youth

2/5

I liked it better than Goo. 2 out of 5

A Love Supreme

John Coltrane

4/5

This is one of my favorite albums I have discovered so far. Its not an everyday listen, I will have to be in the mood for it. But for sure I will be listening again, and again, and again. Dat Drummer be Crazy. drums out of 5

Back In Black

AC/DC

4/5

OOOOOOOOFFF a classic, voice gets a little annoying by the end though. rock out of 5

This Nation’s Saving Grace

The Fall

2/5

It was fine, I liked it a little better than PJ Harvey. I didn't find the music special in anyway. I suppose that has been the point, there are genre defining albums. I certainly found other albums from this era superior. meh out of 5

Made In Japan

Deep Purple

2/5

Smoke on the Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaater. It was fine, again it didn't stand out to me in anyway. indifference out of 5

Teen Dream

Beach House

4/5

Perhaps the first album of this challenge that may lead me to listening to the entire discography of the artist. Reminds me of so many Indy pop bands that I love. Cassino, Fleet Foxes, Local Natives, Now Now, Good Ole War, Arkells, Hey Hey My My, The Lighthouse and the Whaler, Gem Club, Pinegrove flannel out of 5

Revolver

Beatles

4/5

I had not been though this album I enjoyed it a great deal. It sounds like the Beatles but more.... grown up or modern. The songs are not nearly as catchy as some of the other albums but still has that "Beatles" sound. submarines out of 5

L.A. Woman

The Doors

3/5

I know some songs from the Doors, but have never been through an entire album in one sitting. I enjoyed it but it was nothing to write home about. croon out of 5

Van Halen

1/5

I'm not gonna lie... hairband music triggers me 8 out of 10 times. Its not them its me, people love this band. But I really don't like it. I am not into the theatricality of it, the hair, the makeup, the "glamor", the tight pants, and the moderate tempo with a giant splashy snare. I acknowledge this is a band that changed Rock, and are talented musicians... just not in a way I vibe with. Shout out to eruption's guitar solo, it sure sounds like it was hard to do, and its sure hard not press fast forward. I think most of all its the lack of groove, this music never gets my body moving. glam out of 5

Ágætis Byrjun

Sigur Rós

5/5

Tea for the Tillerman

Cat Stevens

2/5

Well that was relaxing. happy places out of 5

Vivid

Living Colour

2/5

Not at all what I was expecting when it said metal album. confusion out of 5

Pelican West

Haircut 100

3/5

I mean.... it was an interesting listen that is for sure. Very interesting blend of pop and Island and.... 80's. One of the most unique in this journey so far. weird out of 5

Toys In The Attic

Aerosmith

2/5

I mean, at this point we all knew this was coming, I'm not a fan of hair bands but Aerosmith did it better than most, they seem to have a bit more groove and funk to them. certainly more so than Van Halen who we had last week. scarves and botox out of 5

Blood On The Tracks

Bob Dylan

3/5

I mean its Bob Dylan isn't it. Exactly what I thought it would be, but less annoying on a whole playthrough that I was anticipating. I don't love it or hate it. Bob Bylan out of 5

Now I Got Worry

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

4/5

Parallel Lines

Blondie

3/5

I didn't mind this, but I still would change the channel I think if it was on the radio. its 2.5 stars for me but ill give it three because its one of the more different sounding 80's albums I have heard.

Blackstar

David Bowie

2/5

How many Bowie Albums are on this list, you would think that hes the greatest singer of all time........ really?!?! I continue to struggle this ... apparent brilliance.

The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths

2/5

...80's... My struggle to appreciate it continues and this album did nothing to bring me closer to enlightenment. This dudes melodies are just.... non existent. This is up there with some of the worst we have heard yet to my ears.

Too Rye Ay

Dexys Midnight Runners

3/5

Well this is something I have not heard before, its not ska, its not big band. Its got that really 80's over the top theatric voice that I can never get into. But I enjoyed the listen from a new experience stand point. This might be the most interesting music made in the 80's that we have heard so far. trumpets and falsetto out of 5

Damaged

Black Flag

4/5

15 songs, 35 minute run time.... its like music ADHD. It is one of those albums that informed all the other albums in the punk genre moving forward... forever. It was over before I could work up a sweat.... to bad I really was enjoying the ride. Punk Rock out of 5

John Prine

4/5

You know, these nasally folk artists can be tough to listen all the way through for yours truly. I really enjoyed the vibe of the album from start to finish, I try to absorb the scene being painted for me. And eventually the nose faded away and I just relaxed into it.

Sign 'O' The Times

Prince

3/5

The man can play and sing, and his music is almost instantly recognizable. I respect it, just don't love as much as his fans.

The Rise & Fall

Madness

4/5

Low

David Bowie

2/5

Yep.... Still not a Bowie guy, maybe after this list makes me listen to the entire discography it will click with me. tesla out of 5

Supa Dupa Fly

Missy Elliott

3/5

Its was aight, I have never been all the way through a Missy Album, same problem as most rappers, they sticking to the same 5 subjects.

The Madcap Laughs

Syd Barrett

2/5

Sounds like an audition tape for a Beatles Act in Vegas. I am starting to think I have terrible taste in music. All of these "100 most influential albums" are like... nails on a chalkboard to my ears. The live recorded, and intimate vibe is cool and different. nasal flat vocals out of 5

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

4/5

Nice and relaxing/ Trumpets out of 5

Eagles

3/5

I didn't realize they had a banjo player! I didn't mind my time with the eagles, I found it relaxing and laid back, not bad working music at all. Is this the first 70's album I can enjoy all the way through?!?!?

Violator

Depeche Mode

3/5

They def got a certain vibe in this record. You can certainly hear its influence in many songs over the years. I feel like i need to be in a bar to listen to it.... is that weird.

Like A Prayer

Madonna

3/5

A Hard Day's Night

Beatles

4/5

Yeah, its Beatles, and yeah its good. We already knew that. Duh out of 5

Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths

2/5

less cringe than I was expecting, still not a fan of 80's rock. bland out of 5

Ritual De Lo Habitual

Jane's Addiction

2/5

I mean... its Janes Addiction. tight pants out of 5

1999

Prince

3/5

Never got into Prince, the mix is not doing him any favors, interestingly I prefer my prince live much better. But I gotta respect the swag, and diverse sound of the band. falseto out of 5

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

3/5

I mean... its relaxing, not sure how much I care about riding a Llama. no drums out of 5

Haunted Dancehall

The Sabres Of Paradise

3/5

OMG a 90's album, I didn't think it was going to happen. I have never head this before.... not sure I need to again. Its more interesting than most of the stuff we have been feed so far. The only thing I think when I listen to this is... Beastie boys instrumentals do it better. meh out of 5