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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Ultra Blue
Hikaru Utada
5 2.56 +2.44
The Beautiful Letdown
Switchfoot
5 2.58 +2.42
Gemstones
Adam Green
5 2.58 +2.42
Bloody Kisses
Type O Negative
5 2.69 +2.31
Tomb
Angelo De Augustine
5 2.76 +2.24
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides
SOPHIE
5 2.78 +2.22
Savage Sinusoid
Igorrr
5 2.8 +2.2
Nurture
Porter Robinson
5 2.84 +2.16
Control
Pedro The Lion
5 2.87 +2.13
Vedergällningen
Garmarna
5 2.88 +2.12

You Love Less Than Most

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Stranger In Town
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
2 3.51 -1.51
Carolina Confessions
The Marcus King Band
2 3.18 -1.18
A Salty Dog
Procol Harum
2 3.05 -1.05

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Whoever added this is a hero. Losing SOPHIE might be one of the worst things to happen to modern music.

Because the Internet by Childish Gambino

Ah, my submission. So this is my favorite album from my favorite artist. I think it is important to know that part of my submission is the context in which this album came out. It comes out with a screenplay, a narrative tour set, and an ARG of sorts along with it. I highly recommend the Dissect series on this album, it is quite good. The album by itself is a blending of the excellent writing and delivery of rap by Donald, the enigmatic and unique production supporting, and the strong narrative 5 act structure tying everything together. Altogether, this album is one I'd say also Bridges the gap between his earlier "nerd rap" and later funk, gospel, and Experimental eras, and bends genre to the fullest without breaking it.

The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance

I mean, this is almost as fundamental as Enema of the State and Weezer. I believe this was also a snub.

Madvillainy by Madvillain

RIP MF Doom. An excellent addition to the list, very fitting to include one of the most important rappers of the modern era, with excellent production backing him up.

All Ratings (118)

Spilt Milk by Jellyfish
Jan 12 2024

Surprisingly good! I thought based on the cover it was gonna be 90s trash, but it was refreshingly interesting.

Apostrophe(') by Frank Zappa
Jan 13 2024

It's Zappa, so enjoyable enough. I didn't see anything that really shocked me though.

I Need to Start a Garden by Haley Heynderickx
Jan 14 2024

Really good soft indie stuff. I think it needs a few more spins, but could see it being in regular rotation.

Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band
Jan 15 2024

Surprisingly good, although I'd say it definitely is bloated. I can see why Dave Matthews live might be more interesting.

Madvillainy by Madvillain
Jan 16 2024

RIP MF Doom. An excellent addition to the list, very fitting to include one of the most important rappers of the modern era, with excellent production backing him up.

Zuckerzeit by Cluster
Jan 17 2024

Pretty good Krautrock, although I think the selections on the list cover the genre quite well.

Relatives in Descent by Protomartyr
Jan 18 2024

I don't know how necessary I'd consider the album, but enjoyable enough and the smooth transitions were a significant plus.

After Hours by The Weeknd
Jan 19 2024

Yeah, I think this will age better than people think, very strong and introspective tracks on here.

No.1 In Heaven by Sparks
Jan 20 2024

I enjoyed this while it was on, but I feel like it covers a part of music that was already covered in the list.

Because the Internet by Childish Gambino
Jan 22 2024

Ah, my submission. So this is my favorite album from my favorite artist. I think it is important to know that part of my submission is the context in which this album came out. It comes out with a screenplay, a narrative tour set, and an ARG of sorts along with it. I highly recommend the Dissect series on this album, it is quite good. The album by itself is a blending of the excellent writing and delivery of rap by Donald, the enigmatic and unique production supporting, and the strong narrative 5 act structure tying everything together. Altogether, this album is one I'd say also Bridges the gap between his earlier "nerd rap" and later funk, gospel, and Experimental eras, and bends genre to the fullest without breaking it.

Night Drive by Chromatics
Jan 23 2024

Really just a fun time, and the Kate Bush cover was a welcome one.

Don't Throw Stones by THE SPORTS
Jan 24 2024

A good album, but I wonder what was new about it compared to its contemporaries.

Dogrel by Fontaines D.C.
Jan 25 2024

I was skeptical of another post-punk, but the Dubliner grit added a little something that elevates the record.

Kick by INXS
Jan 26 2024

A romp. But honestly, I don't know what niche it covers that isn't already covered, other than Australian.

Bloody Kisses by Type O Negative
Jan 27 2024

Yeah, this is right up my alley. I think it is a hair bloated, but it makes up for it in the vibe.

Jan 28 2024

Given the date range, I understand why Louis didn't make a real appearance on the original list, but it still feels like a crucial snub. Excellent timeless addition.

McDonald and Giles by Ian McDonald
Jan 29 2024

Journey before destination still implies a destination. This has a lack of destination in my opinion, but fun prog.

A Live One by Phish
Jan 30 2024

Yeah, Phish deserves a mention, but man 2 hours is a whole barrel of Phish I didn't need.

F♯ A♯ ∞ by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Jan 31 2024

Hell yeah this belongs on the list, for ambience alone. I can see exactly why this influenced 28 Days Later, very post-apocalyptic.

Version 2.0 by Garbage
Feb 01 2024

Yeah, good stuff, but I wonder what this adds that the other garbage record didn't?

Rêver mieux by Daniel Bélanger
Feb 02 2024

Was this added by a French user? If so, probably more understandable, if not, why is this being added?

Control by Pedro The Lion
Feb 03 2024

I was a little skeptical of this album if I am being honest. There is plenty of thoughtful 2000s indie type stuff on here. But honestly, the concept and execution is deserving of a spot.

Weezer by Weezer
Feb 04 2024

I'll just echo the "this is probably the biggest snub" sentiment everyone has got. Although I still think it is insane Sublime doesn't have an entry.

Maestro by Kaizers Orchestra
Feb 05 2024

The kind of album that makes you go "hmm".

Give Up by The Postal Service
Feb 06 2024

Yeah, this feels like a snub honestly.

Discosis by Bran Van 3000
Feb 07 2024

This is an interesting choice for sure, I'm not entirely sure why it was submitted but I enjoyed it. Had a bit of bloat though.

Tomb by Angelo De Augustine
Feb 08 2024

A really pleasant album choice, like a fuzzy blanket of depression.

The Beautiful Letdown by Switchfoot
Feb 09 2024

Yeah, I mean it deserves a spot on the list for being the most popular Christian band if nothing else.

Forced Witness by Alex Cameron
Feb 10 2024

1. Why so many Aussie entries on the user list??? 2. This sounds good, but kind of indistinguishable from a lot of the 80s entries on the list.

Feb 11 2024

Oh yeah, a better entry for Eels by leaps and bounds, just overall very interesting for the time period.

Dimanche à Bamako by Amadou & Mariam
Feb 12 2024

I don't know how to accurately judge this, other than it forced me to wear Sepia tone glasses.

Poesía Básica by Extrechinato y Tu
Feb 13 2024

Yeah, I vibe to this. A great addition with some unexpected variety.

Feb 14 2024

Whoever added this is a hero. Losing SOPHIE might be one of the worst things to happen to modern music.

Feb 15 2024

Yeah, I don't get this addition unfortunately, I think Arctic Monkey's work was best summed up by their debut.

Oncle Jazz by Men I Trust
Feb 18 2024

Wow, this is a perfect soft work, and I did feel quite transported to the secluded woods.

Nuyorican Soul by Nuyorican Soul
Feb 19 2024

I say this with all the love in my heart: I can see clearly the impact this had on the Sega Sound Team circa the late 90s/ early 00s.

Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson
Feb 20 2024

I like what's going on here, but I think the record is too long, and generally suffering from prog problems.

Cleopatra by The Lumineers
Feb 21 2024

Yeah, I mean, it deserves a spot. Not my favorite though. A little samey.

The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit
Feb 22 2024

Yeah, nice soft folksy stuff. Good addition.

Emotional Mugger by Ty Segall
Feb 23 2024

Yeah, I like this as a garage rock entry, a lot of the modern user entries are really similar in regards to being in this very niche post-garage sound, but this one still shines for me.

Enema Of The State by blink-182
Feb 24 2024

Yeah, there is no good reason this was left of the list. Kind of THE pop-punk album in my mind.

Recipe for Hate by Bad Religion
Feb 25 2024

Yeah, a good addition to round out 90s punk.

Ænima by TOOL
Feb 26 2024

Honestly surprised this didn't make the original list, because TOOL is such a "music lover's band", but a great addition that harkens to other entries such as NIN, Bauhaus, and King Crimson.

Piledriver by Status Quo
Feb 27 2024

Pretty good rock, but what does it bring that wasn't already brought?

I Am by Earth, Wind & Fire
Feb 28 2024

Boogie wonderland. Nuff said.

Continuum by John Mayer
Feb 29 2024

While his stuff isn't really my bag, it feels like a necessary addition.

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
Mar 01 2024

If you like any modern indie, chances are you can thank these guys for their influence. Definitely a snub on the original list.

El Circo by Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio
Mar 02 2024

Ooh, an interesting entry, I had not expected someone to throw in some Latin Ska. I liked it, very tight, punchy, and fun.

Yeti by Amon Düül II
Mar 03 2024

Honestly, most of the record was just ok, even though I love Krautrock. However, the improvs are really where it shines.

Vedergällningen by Garmarna
Mar 04 2024

Hell yeah, this list needs an entry like this. Dark broody folk with a real pagan edge to it that still has heart.

Sublime by Sublime
Mar 05 2024

This would have been an entry of mine if I was allowed 3, so glad to see it make the list either way!

Racine carrée by Stromae
Mar 06 2024

Ok, now this is some really interesting French music, and I love the Afro-Caribbean inspirations.

Come And Get It by Rachel Stevens
Mar 07 2024

Yeah, the 2000s girly pop is sorely under represented on this list, and this makes for an interesting entry.

Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera by Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera
Mar 08 2024

Yeah, I could see why someone might want to include this, protopunk and psych at the same time is quite intriguing.

Fuzz by Chucklehead
Mar 09 2024

Ohh what a fun funky time!

Currents by Tame Impala
Mar 10 2024

It is truly crazy that this didn't make the list but acts that definitely bit Tame Impala did. Good entry.

A1A by Jimmy Buffett
Mar 11 2024

Atta boy Jimmy, what a chill time.

A Salty Dog by Procol Harum
Mar 12 2024

Eh, I'm not sure I understand the unique appeal compared to a few others on the list.

The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists
Mar 13 2024

Yeah. Really strong narrative sound, although maybe a song or 2 too many.

Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Mar 14 2024

Yeah, I can appreciate what is going on here. My biggest beef with KG&TLW is their wall of sound, but the shortness of the album makes it much more reasonable. Good add.

Mar 15 2024

The thing about Dub, is that it is what I think people are actually referring to as music you need to be high to enjoy. While it does need an entry in the list, I just fully don't vibe as strongly as I do to proper Reggae.

22, A Million by Bon Iver
Mar 16 2024

Yeah this is where Bon Iver really mashed a Radiohead and Gotye sound together with his own blend.

Englabörn by Jóhann Jóhannsson
Mar 17 2024

Ooh, a very interesting addition. I think there is definitely an argument for inclusion with this, and I think I'll be spinning it a lot in the future.

I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers
Mar 18 2024

An interesting addition to be sure. I think there are similar acts on the original list, but it isn't a bad addition in spite of that.

Blink-182 by blink-182
Mar 19 2024

I mean, a great record, but Enema of the State is a bit more vital in my opinion.

Nurture by Porter Robinson
Mar 22 2024

God damn, this was Nails. Really good album choice, and not what I expected from Porter Robinson.

Peasant by Richard Dawson
Mar 29 2024

Just a hair shy past the fun experimentation threshold, into the "maybe music has these rules for the reason.

Lahai by Sampha
Mar 30 2024

A great addition, although it is a little same and is a little new to guarantee staying power

A City Dressed In Dynamite by That Handsome Devil
Mar 31 2024

Really strong choice, stuff similar to it, but still holds a unique place

Live in San Francisco by Thee Oh Sees
Apr 01 2024

An interesting choice, although I'm not sure that is too unique compared to a lot of similar acts on the list and choosing a live album specifically is a weird one.

Apr 02 2024

An interesting add certainly, although maybe a hair too long for my liking.

Boys And Girls in America by The Hold Steady
Apr 03 2024

Not sure what makes this stand out to the other 2000s Rock. Not bad, but just not very noteworthy to me.

When Smoke Rises by Mustafa
Apr 04 2024

Short and sweet, just like I like 'em. And also fairly unique in the modern sound palate.

The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
Apr 05 2024

I mean, this is almost as fundamental as Enema of the State and Weezer. I believe this was also a snub.

Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 by Bruce Springsteen
Apr 06 2024

I kind of get the submission, but long live Albums are just a little tougher for me.

Watch Out! by Alexisonfire
Apr 20 2024

At the beginning I was thinking a 2, but some of the less hard-core tracks showed up and I was having more fun with those.

Game of Fools by Koritni
Apr 21 2024

I don't think this is that bad, but rather I think other Albums kind of handled this sound just way better.

The Animal Years by Josh Ritter
Apr 22 2024

This was a great addition, I feel like some of the examples of this sound on the original list were very unique, but this was much more in the zeitgeist in my opinion.

Korn by Korn
May 01 2024

I love Nu Metal, so an easy up for just that. And Shoots and Ladders is an incredible track that really enhances the album. However, Follow the Leader is a stronger Entry, and shows off the band's best features.

Misplaced Childhood by Marillion
May 02 2024

I enjoyed it, but did feel it outwore its welcome at a point, maybe a little tighter would have elevated it for me.

1, 2, Kung Fu! by Boy Azooga
May 03 2024

Wow, I'm actually baffled that A. This didn't make the original list B. This didn't sweep the US Such a strong choice for a more modern record. I'm a huge fan.

Blue Is The Colour by The Beautiful South
May 04 2024

Great album, but does feel maybe a hair bloated. I loved a few tracks of this album enough to elevate it to a firm 4 though!

Join Us by They Might Be Giants
May 05 2024

I'm mostly surprised at this being the submission for They Might Be Giants. Pretty Damm fun though.

Funeral Dress by Wussy
May 06 2024

I didn't dislike anything about this, but there was nothing that yanked it into the 5th star realm for me.

St. Jude by Courteeners
May 07 2024

I liked this, but I did not feel it had a needed slot in the list for me.

Nail by Scraping Foetus off the Wheel
May 09 2024

Yeah, I mean not awful industrial, so I think it could make an argument to get there, but I still don't have to like it.

10,000 gecs by 100 gecs
May 16 2024

This I feel pretty confident as a very recent entry, as they are definitively at the bleeding edge of a newer genre. And it is dope as hell, which helps obviously.

Silent Alarm by Bloc Party
May 17 2024

Enjoyable album, maybe a hair close to a 3 for not being unique enough compared to the rest of the entries, but still good enough to hold the 4.

Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
May 18 2024

While I like Illinoise a bit more, I think this entry is a fantastic choice as well, with a tight and atmosphere set of tracks.

"Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino
May 19 2024

The other Gambino that needs to be on the list, full stop. I am happy you added this, since I couldn't after adding Because the Internet.

Stranger In Town by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
May 20 2024

Honestly? I don't get it. There were other Rock entries that I feel like accomplished what this brings, and only the one track on this really elevates it beyond monotony.

May 21 2024

I like Primus, but something about the production is a little dated and Muddy for me, so having to be honest here a bit.

Don't Say No by Billy Squier
May 22 2024

A lot of other people have said what I might say, but I will add, it was fun to learn where the sample in Eminem's "Berzerk" came from!

Jun 09 2024

I like the more upbeat tracks here, they really stand out for me. The Downtempo stuff is fine, but maybe a little tired.

Wild Planet by The B-52's
Jun 10 2024

Not as good as the debut, but still a ton of fun.

Silence Yourself by Savages
Jun 14 2024

A fun vibe. It might have touch on some similar stuff to Riot Grrrl acts, and particularly seems quite similar to Siouxsie and The Banshees. But nice to hear with some modern takes on production and writing.

Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie
Jun 15 2024

Yeah, sure. I think it gives a very nostalgic experience that I enjoy quite a bit, but probably wanted just a hair more diversity in the record.

People by The Burning Hell
Jun 16 2024

Yeah! Fun jaunt of a record I'd say!

Afraid Of Sunlight by Marillion
Jun 17 2024

Far Too long, the other Marillion entry I preferred far more

Gemstones by Adam Green
Jun 27 2024

I'm a huge fan of anti-folk and folk-punk, so Adam Green kind of sits in a staple place in my heart.

Re by Café Tacvba
Jun 28 2024

Comparing this to the White Album is incredibly accurate. A couple songs do take a notch down, but I thoroughly enjoy the entry.

Home Sweet Home by Kano
Jun 29 2024

I enjoy this, and I am always a little softer on Hip-Hop, as an avid fan (and also because there are a bunch of close minded rockers on here). I do think that Dizzee Rascal has a better UK entry on here, but still a fun album.

Loss by Mull Historical Society
Jul 18 2024

Fun entry, filling in some of that millenial indie stuff that the original list lacked.

Nightbirds by LaBelle
Jul 19 2024

Honestly, kind of crazy this isn't on the original list. Excellent addition.

Goat by The Jesus Lizard
Jul 22 2024

Mmm, not for me. I get Noise Rock, but I feel like it is so easy for it to go over a ledge of unenjoyable accidentally.

Piñata by Freddie Gibbs
Jul 23 2024

A bit of a gap for a hip hop head, filled. I enjoyed it, probably would have benefitted from a little more sonic diversity but the features kick ass more often than not.

Savage Sinusoid by Igorrr
Aug 20 2024

Wow, what an interesting record. The sound is intriguing enough that I wanted to spin it again just to understand it better. I think based on that, it earns a 5.

Contra by Vampire Weekend
Aug 21 2024

Interesting choice for Vampire Weekend, but not an unwelcome one. Thoroughly Enjoyable.

Super Ape by The Upsetters
Aug 22 2024

I am just a fan of adding dub/Reggae diversity to the list, even if I do think the selections originally made are not altogether awful. So good on ya.

We Like It Here by Snarky Puppy
Aug 23 2024

A great background record that can slip into the foreground easily. I had heard a lot of Snarky Puppy previously, so it was cool to listen in one continuous shot.

Go Farther In Lightness by Gang of Youths
Aug 24 2024

Incredibly surprised by the variety of sound in this, although I do wish it was a hair shorter. Good pick though!

Ultra Blue by Hikaru Utada
Aug 25 2024

There is an incredible lack of j-pop (and other east Asian music in general) so this was a fabulous add.

Squeezing Out Sparks by Graham Parker
Aug 26 2024

I think I can safely say, nah. I don't really need this in the list.

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