1001 Albums Summary

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127
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2.89
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12%
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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
At Budokan
Cheap Trick
5 3.1 +1.9
Screamadelica
Primal Scream
5 3.16 +1.84
Debut
Björk
5 3.39 +1.61
Sound of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
5 3.43 +1.57
New Forms
Roni Size
4 2.53 +1.47
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
5 3.65 +1.35
Doolittle
Pixies
5 3.74 +1.26
Elephant
The White Stripes
5 3.84 +1.16

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
1 3.28 -2.28
Ritual De Lo Habitual
Jane's Addiction
1 3.18 -2.18
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
1 3.02 -2.02
Brown Sugar
D'Angelo
1 2.96 -1.96
Truth And Soul
Fishbone
1 2.96 -1.96
Blood And Chocolate
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1 2.91 -1.91
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
2 3.78 -1.78
A Short Album About Love
The Divine Comedy
1 2.76 -1.76
Heroes
David Bowie
2 3.61 -1.61
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
2 3.43 -1.43

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Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

I thought I’d enjoy this, as I’m quite partial to a 80s cheesy number. But ultimately it’s just not very good, the rest of album didn’t have many hooks which stood out after the 3 big singles. Tempted to give a 1, but the biggies make that unfair so gets a 2. Bon Jovi, you give 80s cheesy rock a bad name bruv.

I really liked this... but found it went on too long. Have found that to be an issue with the hip hop albums on this list. Half way through i was like “this is a 4”, but few songs later (I’d say by the song Natural) I was doing. Anyway, too much focus on the negative! This was fun and got me bopping. Will go back and cherry pick my faves for a playlist.

Some great songs, but also a fair bit of filler. Struggled to make it to the end! Between a 3 and a 4, but as it’s Coldplay I’ll round down.

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions

Some decent tunes. But ultimately nothing special. Surprised it made the list.

1-Star Albums (8)

All Ratings (127)

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Jan 21 2021

Really enjoyed it. First time I’ve listened to it all the way through, and was interesting to notice the influences it’s brought to other artists over the years. Weird vibes at the end, almost went a bit chronicles of Narnia. Overall 8/10

Pink Flag by Wire
Jan 22 2021

Really enjoyed it. First time I’ve listened to them, and was interesting to notice the influences it’s brought to other artists over the years. Weird vibes at the end, almost went a bit chronicles of Nirvana. Overall 7/10

Dookie by Green Day
Jan 24 2021

Nostalgia vibes. But apart from the bigger hits I hadn’t missed listening to this album in full. Some undeniable classics, but also some filler which brings it down a notch.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Jan 26 2021

Boobs in the cover. Cracking album.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Jan 27 2021

It’s cool... but when I hear the word Aerosmith I want classics! I reckon if I was alive at the time I’dve loved it, but now it feels like also-rans of that generation. Sick guitars and drums. But overall it can walk that way 👉🗑

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys
Jan 28 2021

Didn’t really enjoy it that much. Never been that into BB. A bit too shouty and hectic. But appreciate how influential and seminal their work is. Can defo here their influence on the likes of NWA and Eminem

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab
Jan 30 2021

Thought I wasn’t gonna enjoy it. But I did. Will listen again, when trying to look a bit fancy around some muso’s.

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Jan 31 2021

Did really enjoy it. Some mega bants tunes. Did lose me 3/4 in. So will be revisiting

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Feb 01 2021

Some decent tunes. But ultimately nothing special. Surprised it made the list.

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Feb 02 2021

Funky shizzle! Have saved this and will Listen again. A high 3

Feb 04 2021

Not something i would listen too normally. But I would definitely watch them at a festival of ever given a chance. Overall I did enjoy it. It’s a high 2

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Feb 06 2021

Cracking album. Doesn’t sound 30 years old. Loads of variety. Poss the orig indie/dance crossover?

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Feb 07 2021

Shite. A low one (I know this is decent but I just really dislike these guys)

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Feb 08 2021

Always a pleasure to stick this record on. Especially on a Sunday. A mid to high 4.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Feb 09 2021

I thought I’d enjoy this, as I’m quite partial to a 80s cheesy number. But ultimately it’s just not very good, the rest of album didn’t have many hooks which stood out after the 3 big singles. Tempted to give a 1, but the biggies make that unfair so gets a 2. Bon Jovi, you give 80s cheesy rock a bad name bruv.

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Feb 10 2021

Listened to today’s twice. Great stuff especially the first 4 songs. Couple of ones I didn’t like in the 2nd half of the album, but overall a cracker. Mad it came out 35 years ago. Might have to purchase!

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Feb 11 2021

Had some decent enough sounding tunes but I didn’t enjoy that much. A low 2

Pornography by The Cure
Feb 13 2021

Gothy. Isnt it? Will go again poss with white mascara.

American Pie by Don McLean
Feb 17 2021

A high 2 but still a 2 innit. Some nice songs but a fair few which passed me by too

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
Feb 19 2021

I listened to a bit of the album. Enough to give it a 2

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Feb 20 2021

Good shizzle will go again. Still sounded fresh

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Feb 22 2021

Obvs great but not for me. I have to be fair to the system. Have saved it on my Spotify tho as maybe it’s about finding the right moments for it. If he plays live let me know guys

Parklife by Blur
Feb 25 2021

Lovely stuff, hadn’t listened in years. One of my fave bands I still haven’t seen live

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 27 2021

Nice shizzle, amazing lyrics. The boss can’t half tell a story. Occasionally a bit repetitive

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Feb 28 2021

Had something about it. But a bit of a slog

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
Mar 03 2021

Only listened to half, but it was all v good. Didn’t enjoy this at the time due to being overplayed. But seeing him live and having the time has helped me appreciate it

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
Mar 04 2021

V well produced, and great rapping. But I didn’t enjoy it. Probably hurt by Slim Shady LP the day before

Da Capo by Love
Mar 05 2021

Shrooms innit

Kenya by Machito
Mar 06 2021

Good kitchen drinks vibes

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Mar 09 2021

First time I’ve listened to a full actual non-compilation Beatles album. It was very good, these guys will go far

Debut by Björk
Mar 10 2021

Loved this. Not listened in full before despite seeing her live twice and moaning about the lack of early stuff.

Doolittle by Pixies
Mar 11 2021

So many bangers. A game changer for me in formative years. Shout out to Conrad Roots for making me listen

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Mar 12 2021

Got sick of it but it did have some things which were palatable

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Mar 13 2021

Mad skills.

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Mar 14 2021

ILKAYYYYYYY!

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Mar 17 2021

Was interesting to go through the history of the album. But that was the best bit for me unfortunately.

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Mar 18 2021

The best bit was the wiki. I found this tediously dull

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Mar 20 2021

Only managed to listen passively. Liked what I heard, but it didn’t jump out. Will go back and hopefully not have to regret my score later!

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Mar 21 2021

Went down a treat in our houses. Considered a 5. Arabian Knights and Sin in my Heart were bloody bangers.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Mar 22 2021

Not bad to cook to. But it was a bit one toned all the way through

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Mar 23 2021

Didn’t enjoy this at all and struggled to make it to the end.

Suede by Suede
Mar 25 2021

Dos classic and some other goodies.

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Mar 26 2021

A lot I didn’t like but Mona was great wasn’t it!

My Generation by The Who
Mar 27 2021

Not really listened to the Who before, and at times didn’t think it sounds like them at all. Some decent singalongs, especially their cover b-side cover

Mar 28 2021

Some great songs, but also a fair bit of filler. Struggled to make it to the end! Between a 3 and a 4, but as it’s Coldplay I’ll round down.

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Mar 29 2021

Enjoyable Sunday bantaloons

Mar 30 2021

Enjoyed this. Encompassed sounds of the era with some absolute classics.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Mar 31 2021

Good background working music. Will go backs

Play by Moby
Apr 01 2021

Yeh good that.

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Apr 02 2021

Odd album, it grabbed my attention a few times. But not enough to go back. Agree with the comments we song lengths. Relentlessly short!

Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield
Apr 03 2021

Nice Sunday breakfast music. Whole family enjoyed it too. Always a win mate.

Stankonia by OutKast
Apr 04 2021

Enjoyed it more than i thought I would. Mrs Jackson overplay over the years made me dislike them previously, but the rest of the album got me bopping

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 05 2021

First time Marley album listener 👋 made for a very nice afternoon playing Fifa with the sun peaking through the windows. Fabulous way to spend a day

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 06 2021

Apart from the 1at song I found this a bit of a non-entity. His voice is undeniably incredible, but I was pleased this was quite short.

Bono gonna Bono. The big singles has stood the test of time, but the rest of it was a massive slog. Very 1 paced and wanky lyrics. Living off the past by this point with nothing new to offer

New Forms by Roni Size
Apr 08 2021

Was between a 3 and a 4 but have rounded up for the Ket song, which I’ll now be sneaking into playlists at appropriate times 😏 a classic album which has grown on me over the years

Elephant by The White Stripes
Apr 10 2021
C'est Chic by CHIC
Apr 11 2021

I’ll be honest, I only listened to half of this and defo won’t have time to catch up due to all the sport. However I liked it, and have saved it.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Apr 12 2021

Not listened in probably 20+ years. Was expecting it to feel dated and to not enjoy the main hits. Great fun, great riffs. Managed to get a few headbangs in with the kids. Happy days

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Apr 13 2021

I think if I gave this 3/4 listens it might grow on me. But it’s too big a risk

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Apr 14 2021

Good energy and a great alternative style cover as the showpiece

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Apr 15 2021

Decent train choons. Got Father John Misty vibes at times, he must’ve been a fan.

Apr 16 2021

I really liked this... but found it went on too long. Have found that to be an issue with the hip hop albums on this list. Half way through i was like “this is a 4”, but few songs later (I’d say by the song Natural) I was doing. Anyway, too much focus on the negative! This was fun and got me bopping. Will go back and cherry pick my faves for a playlist.

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Apr 18 2021

Lovely stuff. This guy will go far. Especially if he is always on when I’m cooking a Mac and cheese and wana soak up some Americana.

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Apr 19 2021

Very easy to have had this album on repeat whilst I got depressed about football. Never would’ve listened to this without this AOTD shizzle.

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Apr 20 2021

Surprised how much I didn’t enjoy this. He’s quite whiney

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Apr 23 2021

This one of those where my rating system makes me look a dick. She has an incredible voice, but the songs were passing me by apart from a few that I knew. Too dated for me to enjoy

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Apr 24 2021

First time I’ve enjoyed a jazz album I’d say. Was nice to have in the background.

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Apr 26 2021

Bands like this are a main reason for doing this. One of the most influential bands ever but I’ve barely listened to them. First time I listened to it I wasn’t sure, but over the weekend I got stuck more into it.

Apr 27 2021

Heard so much about this band over the years and expected to love it. Very one paced but had enough to make me want to spend a bit more time on it

Blur by Blur
Apr 28 2021

For Luke x

Revolver by Beatles
Apr 29 2021

The ones I didn’t know so well sounded class. Plus the ones I do know are a couple of my faves Beatles songs. Kids love Yellow Submarine too. These guys will go far.

Timeless by Goldie
Apr 30 2021

Nice background and driving vibes, but felt the pace stayed the same a lot of the time

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
May 03 2021

Great lazy breakfast. Some classics and ones I’d never heard which made my ears prick up via great lyrics and choonage. Properly feels like the classics bookended the the middle portion.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
May 05 2021

Quite fun. Will stick it on for bants every now and then

Copper Blue by Sugar
May 06 2021

Not bad but didn’t have enough to make me wana go back. Weird shout by NME

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
May 07 2021

It was good, but got annoying. I can only handle them in small bursts.

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
May 10 2021

Couldn’t get into it despite a weekend of trying.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
May 11 2021

Terrible. Is it a joke album and submission?

Live At The Star Club, Hamburg by Jerry Lee Lewis
May 12 2021

Pretty cool... but you hear a few of the songs and you’ve heard them all. Loved that it’s 20 minute. Perfect little boogie woogie sesh timings

Hypnotised by The Undertones
May 13 2021

No teenage kicks but some fun tunes, especially the first half of the album

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
May 17 2021

First few bars are a classic. But after that what’s the point?

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart
May 18 2021

Not great. Nearly did a 1, but some moments weren’t too bad. Overall forgettable

One World by John Martyn
May 19 2021

Yeh decent I’ll go back to this

Technique by New Order
May 21 2021

Great stuff. Need to delve more into their back cat

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
May 24 2021

As good as it gets for Elvis. Not bad but have had enough 😂

May 25 2021

Didn’t the instant enjoyment from this as much as some of other 90s hip hop albums we’ve heard so far. Found each song pretty similar. But once it was on the headphones and en route to work it packed a punch

Heroes by David Bowie
May 27 2021

1 amazing song which got it a 2. The opener was the worst Bowie song I’ve heard, and some of the tracks on the 2nd half were just straight up pretentious.

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
May 28 2021

Enjoyed the first song, and was excited for the rest of it. However it didn’t kick on well enough, was a bit middle of the road at times. Am sure there are much better Depeche Mode albums

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Jun 03 2021

Been a Pet Shop Boys greatest hits guy for years, first time I can remember listening to an album in full. Great stuff which got us dancing post dinner, and It’s a Sin is a full on classique

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Jun 04 2021

Good fun! Some bangers. Between a 3 and a 4. Gonna go with.... hmmm a 3.

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Jun 07 2021

It was decent enough. Some groovy bits. Between a 2 and a 3, as it’s Euros week feeling a bit generous

Jun 09 2021

Enjoyed it a fair bit, and it got the lid head banging.

Dare! by The Human League
Jun 11 2021

Had some head hopping but it’s very one paced. I was a bit disappoint, but I had high expectations. The last song creeps into a 3, I’ll prob be singing this all day now.

Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Jun 14 2021

Not bad this. Doesn’t sound remotely Scottish tho. Che Adams

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Jun 15 2021

One of those bands that I’d heard of loads but never actually taken notice of who they actually were. Grungy but suprisingly harmonious. Quite rare, bit like a right footed left back. Kieran Trippier

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Jun 16 2021

This has no right to be here. Andy Sinton

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Average rating: 2.89 (0.36 below global average).

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