1001 Albums Summary

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3.01
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Favorite Decade
Punk
Favorite Genre
UK
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15
5-Star Albums
13
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
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 3.26 +1.74
Horses
Patti Smith
5 3.31 +1.69
Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson
5 3.43 +1.57
Surfer Rosa
Pixies
5 3.49 +1.51
New Forms
Roni Size
4 2.52 +1.48
Funeral
Arcade Fire
5 3.54 +1.46

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Achtung Baby
U2
1 3.3 -2.3
Sunday At The Village Vanguard
Bill Evans Trio
1 3.3 -2.3
Teen Dream
Beach House
1 3.26 -2.26
Hysteria
Def Leppard
1 3.2 -2.2
White Ladder
David Gray
1 3.05 -2.05
Ray Of Light
Madonna
1 3.03 -2.03
Very
Pet Shop Boys
1 2.94 -1.94
Rapture
Anita Baker
1 2.94 -1.94
Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite
Maxwell
1 2.91 -1.91
Red Dirt Girl
Emmylou Harris
1 2.87 -1.87

5-Star Albums (15)

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The Blueprint by JAY Z

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.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses

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

Very by Pet Shop Boys

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

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren

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

Blue by Joni Mitchell

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

1-Star Albums (13)

All Ratings (96)

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Jan 19 2021

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

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Jan 21 2021

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 by The Flaming Lips
Jan 22 2021

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

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Jan 23 2021

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

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Jan 24 2021

Really not for me this one

Caetano Veloso by Caetano Veloso
Jan 25 2021

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

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Jan 26 2021

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

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Jan 27 2021

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 by The Rolling Stones
Jan 28 2021

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

Jan 29 2021

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

2112 by Rush
Jan 30 2021

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 by The Triffids
Jan 31 2021

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

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Feb 01 2021

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

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Feb 02 2021

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

Feb 03 2021

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 by Baaba Maal
Feb 04 2021

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 by John Martyn
Feb 05 2021

Not sure who listens to this kind of thing really

Horses by Patti Smith
Feb 06 2021

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

Feb 07 2021

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 by U2
Feb 08 2021

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

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Feb 09 2021

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 by Killing Joke
Feb 10 2021

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 by Teenage Fanclub
Feb 11 2021

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

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Feb 12 2021

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 by Joy Division
Feb 13 2021

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

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Feb 14 2021

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

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Feb 15 2021

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 by The Jam
Feb 16 2021

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 by Gang Of Four
Feb 17 2021

Really enjoyed this, ace beats and up my street

Hysteria by Def Leppard
Feb 18 2021

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

Feb 19 2021

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 by Elton John
Feb 20 2021

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

New Forms by Roni Size
Feb 21 2021

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

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Feb 22 2021

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

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings
Feb 24 2021

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

Street Life by The Crusaders
Feb 25 2021

Street life is great! The rest totally forgettable background music

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Feb 26 2021

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 by PJ Harvey
Feb 27 2021

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 by Gotan Project
Feb 28 2021

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 by The Boo Radleys
Mar 01 2021

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

The La's by The La's
Mar 02 2021

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 by Emmylou Harris
Mar 03 2021

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

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 04 2021

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

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Mar 05 2021

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

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Mar 06 2021

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

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Mar 07 2021

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

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Mar 08 2021

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

White Ladder by David Gray
Mar 09 2021

Boring, middle of the road, no thanks

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Mar 10 2021

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

Mar 11 2021

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

Mar 12 2021

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

With The Beatles by Beatles
Mar 13 2021

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 by The Cure
Mar 14 2021

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

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Mar 15 2021

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

Bossanova by Pixies
Mar 16 2021

It's not my favourite, but still pretty good

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Mar 17 2021

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

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Mar 18 2021

Fairly generic rock album. Nothing stand out for me

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Mar 19 2021

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

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Mar 20 2021

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

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Mar 21 2021

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

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Mar 22 2021

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

Modern Kosmology by Jane Weaver
Mar 23 2021

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

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Mar 24 2021

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

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Mar 25 2021

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

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Mar 26 2021

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

Teen Dream by Beach House
Mar 27 2021

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

90 by 808 State
Mar 28 2021

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

All Directions by The Temptations
Mar 30 2021

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

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens
Mar 31 2021

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

Apr 01 2021

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

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Apr 04 2021

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

Abraxas by Santana
Apr 05 2021

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

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Apr 06 2021

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

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Apr 10 2021

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

Apr 11 2021

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

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Apr 12 2021

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 by Rod Stewart
Apr 13 2021

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

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Apr 16 2021

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

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Apr 17 2021

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

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Apr 18 2021

Really good, might even prefer it to fulsome prison!

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Apr 19 2021

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

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Apr 20 2021

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

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Apr 22 2021

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

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Apr 23 2021

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

Low by David Bowie
Apr 24 2021

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

Rapture by Anita Baker
Apr 26 2021

Really not for me, found it really dull

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