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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches Happy Mondays	5	2.98	+2.02
Os Mutantes Os Mutantes	5	2.98	+2.02
The La's The La's	5	3.14	+1.86
In It For The Money Supergrass	5	3.23	+1.77
Entertainment Gang Of Four	5	3.25	+1.75
Horses Patti Smith	5	3.31	+1.69
Nilsson Schmilsson Harry Nilsson	5	3.44	+1.56
Surfer Rosa Pixies	5	3.5	+1.5
New Forms Roni Size	4	2.53	+1.47
Funeral Arcade Fire	5	3.56	+1.44

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Sunday At The Village Vanguard Bill Evans Trio	1	3.31	-2.31
Achtung Baby U2	1	3.3	-2.3
Teen Dream Beach House	1	3.27	-2.27
Hysteria Def Leppard	1	3.22	-2.22
White Ladder David Gray	1	3.07	-2.07
Ray Of Light Madonna	1	2.99	-1.99
Very Pet Shop Boys	1	2.94	-1.94
Rapture Anita Baker	1	2.94	-1.94
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite Maxwell	1	2.9	-1.9
Red Dirt Girl Emmylou Harris	1	2.86	-1.86

5-Star Albums (15)

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The Blueprint

JAY Z

2/5

A couple of good tracks but I'm not a massive fan of his style. I get it you have lots of money now but didn't always.

26 likes

The Stone Roses

5/5

Brilliant album from start to finish. One of my favourites. To start your debut with I wanna be adored, and finish with I am the resurrection is next level

11 likes

Very

Pet Shop Boys

1/5

No idea why anyone would listen to one of these guys albums never mind two

9 likes

A Wizard, A True Star

Todd Rundgren

2/5

This is mental. It's interesting and I'm sure ground breaking at the time. Glad I listened, wouldn't listen again

8 likes

Blue

Joni Mitchell

4/5

I really liked this, great melodies and I liked how her voice does weird key changes.

2 likes

1-Star Albums (13)

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Astral Weeks

Van Morrison

2/5

Not for me, don't get on with his voice and too folksy. The way young lovers do is a good song.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

3/5

The Blueprint

JAY Z

2/5

A couple of good tracks but I'm not a massive fan of his style. I get it you have lots of money now but didn't always.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips

3/5

This was ok, some interesting stuff but also some quite forgettable. Do you realise is haunting.

Blue

Joni Mitchell

4/5

I really liked this, great melodies and I liked how her voice does weird key changes.

Ray Of Light

Madonna

1/5

Really not for me this one

Caetano Veloso

4/5

Cool album. Very of its time 60s vibe. Also really interesting back story, seems culturally important

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

2/5

The older I get the less I like the doors. Just silly really. The keyboard annoys me too

Hypnotised

The Undertones

3/5

This was a good album. Nice to hear punk ditties with accomplished musicians. Well produced and does well to conjure an image of how young lads think. Loses a star for terrible under the boardwalk cover

Beggars Banquet

The Rolling Stones

4/5

Pretty much straight up r&b, very good examples of it. Elevated by sympathy for the devil which is a classic

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite

Maxwell

1/5

I didn't like anything about this. Surprised anyone would sit down and listen to it

2112

Rush

3/5

Well this is unique at least. 20 minute Sci fi rock opera as the opening track, then 5 fairly mediocre prog songs after. A bit self indulgent but I didn't dislike it

Calenture

The Triffids

2/5

Didn't find anything special about this tbh, standard 80s soft rock as far as I can tell

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

5/5

This is excellent, well written songs and a stone cold classic in without you. Loved it

Ace of Spades

Motörhead

3/5

Not really my thing but enjoyable enough. Instantly recognisable. Got a bit much by the end and I was glad when it finished

You've Come a Long Way Baby

Fatboy Slim

2/5

Listened to this quite a lot back in the day, but it really hasn't aged well. Sounds like someone made it on a PlayStation. Just a bit silly really

Djam Leelii

Baaba Maal

1/5

Well... I'm sure this is great if you're into it but really not for me. The repetition in the songs made me feel ill!

One World

John Martyn

2/5

Not sure who listens to this kind of thing really

Horses

Patti Smith

5/5

This is brilliant. Start of the album absolutely bangs, then the end is wonderfully weird. Gloria is an awesome song

The Seldom Seen Kid

Elbow

3/5

It's decent enough but I don't really get the awe for this one. Well known tracks are great, album tracks a bit samey.

Achtung Baby

1/5

I don't like u2 much and I particularly don't like this version of them

The Low End Theory

A Tribe Called Quest

5/5

This is great. Considered a 4 star as I didn't think there were any standout tracks but that's only because they are all great

Killing Joke

4/5

This was ok, in the right mood I could really like it. In the wrong mood it sounds very sixth form. Will give it 4 but it should be 3.5

Bandwagonesque

Teenage Fanclub

3/5

Well... The tunes themselves are pretty good but the vocals and lyrics are just awful. Shame

Bluesbreakers

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

3/5

I'm sure this is a great example of blues but I just find it a bit forgettable. It ain't right is a banger though

Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division

3/5

It's interesting, it's atmospheric, it's uncomfortable and it's unique. I should like it more than I do.

Sweet Baby James

James Taylor

4/5

This kind of folky blues isn't really my thing, but I did actually like this. Last track is a tune.

Rust In Peace

Megadeth

3/5

Never gonna be something I'd listen to, but it's more tuneful than I expected and the talent of the musicians is impressive

Sound Affects

The Jam

3/5

It's ok, the jam are a real best of band for me but there's some good stuff on here outside the hits

Entertainment

Gang Of Four

5/5

Really enjoyed this, ace beats and up my street

Hysteria

Def Leppard

1/5

Just awful, hate this type of over produced hair metal. Didn't make it all the way through.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill

3/5

There's a couple of bangers here but it's a long album with loads of r&b filler. Her warbling annoyed me by the end

Madman Across The Water

Elton John

3/5

Tiny dancer really stands out, the rest relatively bland, coke fueled ballads. Strings are good. The Indian song is hilarious

New Forms

Roni Size

4/5

Like this, much stronger at the start than the end where it gets a bit non descript. Nice nostalgia

Funeral

Arcade Fire

5/5

Great album this. Crown of love and wake up back to back is amazing

(What's The Story) Morning Glory

Oasis

4/5

It's easy to forget how massive this album was. Some really iconic tracks, but some nonsense too.

Honky Tonk Heroes

Waylon Jennings

2/5

I'm sure this is a great example of what it is, but it's just not for me

Street Life

The Crusaders

2/5

Street life is great! The rest totally forgettable background music

The Stone Roses

5/5

Brilliant album from start to finish. One of my favourites. To start your debut with I wanna be adored, and finish with I am the resurrection is next level

Let England Shake

PJ Harvey

4/5

This is pretty cool, very unique obviously. Can't name a standout track, I'd never put it on but never turn it off either

La Revancha Del Tango

Gotan Project

3/5

I'm sure I've heard most of this on ads and home improvement shows. If I ever open a beach bar somewhere I know what to play

Giant Steps

The Boo Radleys

3/5

This is ok, some good ideas, but lots of it quite forgettable. Would probably benefit from repeat listening

The La's

5/5

Good album this. There's a smash hit which is not at all representative of the rest, which is a good thing

Red Dirt Girl

Emmylou Harris

1/5

I just don't really get why anyone would listen to this

Nebraska

Bruce Springsteen

2/5

How this guy is so popular I have no idea. Needed cheering up after this

Mama's Gun

Erykah Badu

4/5

This is a cool album. Female Stevie wonder vibes. She's a bit of a fruit cake

Toys In The Attic

Aerosmith

2/5

Fairly generic 70s rock and roll. Wouldn't listen again. Steven Tyler had a better voice back then, less rasping

Surfer Rosa

Pixies

5/5

Easy 5. Great album, some absolute classics, inventive throughout

Zombie

Fela Kuti

3/5

I think this would probably be amazing live but just became background for me really

White Ladder

David Gray

1/5

Boring, middle of the road, no thanks

A Wizard, A True Star

Todd Rundgren

2/5

This is mental. It's interesting and I'm sure ground breaking at the time. Glad I listened, wouldn't listen again

Emergency On Planet Earth

Jamiroquai

4/5

It's a decent album with some good tunes. Bit sullied by how much of a bell Jay kay became. Gets a bit samey towards the end

O.G. Original Gangster

Ice T

3/5

Easy to see that many were inspired by this. Its decent but sadly seems clichéd now

With The Beatles

Beatles

3/5

It's ok, I wasn't a fan of most of the covers in the middle of the album. Starts and ends well though

Pornography

The Cure

2/5

This isn't my favourite era of the cure. The industrial snare throughout made it all very samey

Groovin'

The Young Rascals

3/5

60s vibes, was ok. Couple of good tunes on there

Bossanova

Pixies

4/5

It's not my favourite, but still pretty good

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

2/5

I'm guessing this isn't one his better albums. I found this quite boring and forgettable

Your Arsenal

Morrissey

2/5

Fairly generic rock album. Nothing stand out for me

Remedy

Basement Jaxx

3/5

It's ok. Doesn't have the character of rooty which I much prefer

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

3/5

Nowhere near as good as rumours, can't think of a standout track

Catch A Fire

Bob Marley & The Wailers

3/5

It's a decent album, couple of bangers and plenty of generic reggae

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

3/5

This album is OK, not my favourite but a decent listen. Love the drums

Modern Kosmology

Jane Weaver

4/5

Cool little album this. Maybe a bit pretentious at times but some good songs too

Ill Communication

Beastie Boys

4/5

Cool album, the better known songs are by far the best

Pictures At An Exhibition

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

1/5

Got to be honest I didn't get through this one. Really not a fan

Unhalfbricking

Fairport Convention

4/5

Thought this would hippy nonsense but I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would!

Teen Dream

Beach House

1/5

Really not sure why I'd have to listen to this. It's terrible

808 State

3/5

It's ok, need to remember how influential it was as its pretty dated now

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

4/5

It's a classic sure, not all for me but some of it is great

All Directions

The Temptations

3/5

Some good tunes, couple of classics actually, but also some forgettable filler

Tea for the Tillerman

Cat Stevens

5/5

Really liked this! Wish the title track was a proper song rather than a minute long

Modern Life Is Rubbish

Blur

2/5

Not sure about this, it's ok but there are far better blur albums.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Coldplay

3/5

The singles are actually decent but the rest leaves me cold

Sunday At The Village Vanguard

Bill Evans Trio

1/5

I just can't be doing with this type of jazz. It's annoying

Fisherman's Blues

The Waterboys

3/5

It's decent but not really my thing. Wouldn't ask for it to be turned off

Abraxas

Santana

3/5

Better than I expected but still not something I'd seek out

Since I Left You

The Avalanches

2/5

It's ok, largely forgettable dancish stuff with a couple of good ines

Talking Heads 77

Talking Heads

4/5

Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches

Happy Mondays

5/5

Quality album this, really like it from start to finish

Hard Again

Muddy Waters

2/5

Blues like this just isn't my thing, it all sounds samey and merges into one

Oracular Spectacular

MGMT

2/5

The two well known tracks are really good, I don't have much time for the rest really

Here Are the Sonics

The Sonics

2/5

It's ok, can see it was probably quite groundbreaking. But their own stuff is so much better than the covers I don't know why there are so many

Gasoline Alley

Rod Stewart

3/5

It's ok, decent for a bit of background but I wouldn't say there's anything stand out. Rods voice gets a bit grating

Songs In The Key Of Life

Stevie Wonder

5/5

Easy 5, amazing album

In It For The Money

Supergrass

5/5

Another great album, another 5

Olympia 64

Jacques Brel

1/5

Well I gave it a go but its just not for me I'm afraid!

Actually

Pet Shop Boys

2/5

I guess a couple of the tracks are fairly iconic, but flimsy synth pop is not for me

At San Quentin

Johnny Cash

5/5

Really good, might even prefer it to fulsome prison!

New York Dolls

4/5

It's decent this, not something I'd rush to put on but I like the sound

Lazer Guided Melodies

Spiritualized

3/5

It's ok, interesting enough but not something I'll ever go back to

Very

Pet Shop Boys

1/5

No idea why anyone would listen to one of these guys albums never mind two

Os Mutantes

5/5

This is great! Really enjoyed it, would like to have it on while sipping a beer in the hammock

Low

David Bowie

3/5

Not my fave Bowie, but it gets an extra star for sound and vision

Parallel Lines

Blondie

5/5

Rapture

Anita Baker

1/5

Really not for me, found it really dull