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Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers
5 3.11 +1.89
The Bones Of What You Believe
CHVRCHES
5 3.16 +1.84
Django Django
Django Django
5 3.18 +1.82
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
5 3.18 +1.82
The Soft Bulletin
The Flaming Lips
5 3.28 +1.72
Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Marty Robbins
5 3.33 +1.67
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
5 3.34 +1.66
Music From Big Pink
The Band
5 3.34 +1.66
Ágætis Byrjun
Sigur Rós
5 3.37 +1.63
Debut
Björk
5 3.39 +1.61

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Music for the Masses
Depeche Mode
1 3.38 -2.38
Meat Is Murder
The Smiths
1 3.34 -2.34
You've Come a Long Way Baby
Fatboy Slim
1 3.33 -2.33
The Real Thing
Faith No More
1 3.21 -2.21
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
1 3.06 -2.06
A Seat at the Table
Solange
1 3 -2
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
2 3.92 -1.92
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
2 3.92 -1.92
Elephant
The White Stripes
2 3.84 -1.84
Tago Mago
Can
1 2.81 -1.81

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Night Life by Ray Price

What if Frank Sinatra was from Bikini Bottom?

A Seat at the Table by Solange

Legit the most boring album I think I've heard on this list so far. Which is a shame, because the themes Solange sings about are so powerful, but bar Cranes in the Sky, I didn't like the album: there was so much disconnect between words of anger and despair and the slow tempo and repetitiveness of the music.

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan

Seriously underwhelming dad rock that fails to try something new

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers

Proto-punk that sounds a lot like the Doors meets the Clash, except doesn't overplay the keys. Roadrunner and Pablo Picasso are big highlights; this album is right up my street, and it was no surprise when I learned two of the members were also in the Cars and the Talking Heads.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods

Ok, so there's noise rock and punk and black metal and industrial, and then there's this. This album was actively painful to listen to. This is p harsh, but the only reason it will be memorable will be from the scars left from listening to it.

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Play by Moby
Mar 25 2021

Very atmospheric and evocative; makes it easy to picture a place/story as you listen to it. Slightly repetitive/dragged on at times.

Mar 26 2021

Hip-hop is not usually a genre I spend much time listening to, so I can't really compare it to anything. What I do know is that I enjoyed the soundscapes in this record w some powerful ass lyrics. Rebel Without a Pause and Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos were the highlights for me

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Mar 29 2021

Right up my street. What I imagine as David Bowie, Queen, Yes and Grateful Dead are mashed together.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Mar 31 2021

Proto-punk that sounds a lot like the Doors meets the Clash, except doesn't overplay the keys. Roadrunner and Pablo Picasso are big highlights; this album is right up my street, and it was no surprise when I learned two of the members were also in the Cars and the Talking Heads.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Apr 01 2021

Soul/motown-inspired rock and roll at the Beatles' finest. In My Life is one of my favourites on this one. Also, it's said that the inhales on Girl are Lennon inhaling a joint

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Apr 02 2021

This album reaaaaally stuck with me, and is now on a regular repeat in my house.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Apr 03 2021

Has some huge songs on it that are really good, but it sort of felt samey some of the time, and let me down

Funeral by Arcade Fire
Apr 04 2021

Not memorable. Wake Up is fantastic, Rebellion is ok, but the whole work together really didn’t captivate me.

Night Life by Ray Price
Apr 05 2021

What if Frank Sinatra was from Bikini Bottom?

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Apr 06 2021

I am in awe of this album. The atmosphere the spoken word creates is not dissimilar to the way how Moby’s Play can make the listener smile or cry. And then, on top we have these layers of swirling guitars, driven by a powerful lead (particularly In the Flesh and In the Flesh?) which shows itself multiple times throughout the album, and is completely cathartic at the end. Goodbye Blue Sky, Hey You, Comfortably Numb and Mother are other big highlights

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Apr 07 2021

Don’t know why this is on the 1001 albums list, this is the Smiths’ worst album and there were no highlights for me.

Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Apr 08 2021

This was a wild ride. It was like listening to the inside of a brilliant mad scientist’s head. The only reason why it’s not rated higher is because having listened to a lot of Miles Davis this experimental jazz is a bit much for me, I prefer his earlier stuff.

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Apr 09 2021

I was blown away by this album. It's the perfect concoction of upbeat, chilled out, funky, mellow, and just all out VIBES. It's the ultimate album for a dance party for one at home; lots of syncopation, lots of funky basslines, the group loves to have fun with their vocals and you can really feel how much fun they had recording this album. I'll be replacing my pre-pandemic getting ready to go out playlist with this album. Yearnin' Learnin' and Africano are absolute shin slappers; the only reason this doesn't get four stars is that All About Love slowed the album down a bit too much right in the middle.

Apr 10 2021

Fun, but kinda meh? Idk, maybe I'm just saying this bc we got this album to listen to just after Earth Wind and Fire

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Apr 12 2021

Really nice, easy listening. Not something I think I'd go out of my way to listen to again though.

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Apr 13 2021

Nice, makes you feel like you're on the beach on a nice summers day ordering cocktails with your pest pals, looking out for groups of people it would be fun to meet and hang out with. That said, I don't think I'd go out of my way to listen to this again, unless e.g. I'm actually on the beach.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Apr 14 2021

Good listen, but probably wouldn't listen again.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 15 2021

Classic opener. Nice smooth jazz, but very samey and got very boring very quickly.

You're Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr.
Apr 16 2021

I loved this album: very pre-grunge era rock which sounds kind of like early Nirvana, got great beats to it and the heavily distorted guitars make my lil heart sing. Can't give it five stars because as a whole album, I don't think the songs fit together as well as they could have.

Debut by Björk
Apr 17 2021

I adore this album. I've never heard anything like it; it was so different and probably the only taste breaker I've listened to that I actually enjoyed. Bjork is able to fuse genres like nobody's business and make something entirely new: something of the Bjork genre. As an album, this record flows beautifully, with a perfect slow song to end this wild trip. Bjork!

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Apr 18 2021

I enjoyed this a lot but it didn't really grab me. If I could I'd give it 3.5 stars because it's not wowaweewa to get 4 stars but it's not so average that it deserves only 3.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Apr 19 2021

Pretty cool to hear what was probably the first example of punk music created, but if these guys started the genre they definitely didn’t perfect it.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Apr 20 2021

I seriously hesitated in not giving this album 5 stars. The first song is super fun, reminding me of the upbeat music of scissor sisters. The drum break in Jump Into the Fire is one of the biggest highlights. You can really hear a Beatles-esque influence all throughout the album. Will definitely listen again.

Countdown To Ecstasy by Steely Dan
Apr 21 2021

Seriously underwhelming dad rock that fails to try something new

Celebrity Skin by Hole
Apr 22 2021

What a powerful pair of opening tracks! You can really hear Billy Corgan's influence in this album. All the tracks work together as an album; feel like this could easily be the soundtrack to my life in the 90s.

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Apr 23 2021

Was all right. You can hear how it paved the way for the psychedelic movements in the 70s, but even though there were a few good listens here it still failed to capture my full attention.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Apr 24 2021

Legit the most boring album I think I've heard on this list so far. Which is a shame, because the themes Solange sings about are so powerful, but bar Cranes in the Sky, I didn't like the album: there was so much disconnect between words of anger and despair and the slow tempo and repetitiveness of the music.

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Apr 25 2021

Was ok. Closer and Hurt are absolute classics, but I'd probably skip the other tracks if I heard them come on.

Apr 26 2021

Enjoyed listening to the album while it was on, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to listen to it again.

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Apr 27 2021

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Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Apr 28 2021

10/10 would recommend to a friend.... or would I?

Headquarters by The Monkees
Apr 29 2021

Boring Beatles. The Monkees have better music than what was on this album.

Quiet Life by Japan
Apr 30 2021

Strange mish mash of synthpop and dark sombre songs. However, even though it doesn't work the best as an album, there are some incredible songs on here. Despair, The Other Side of Life, and the cover of All Tomorrow's Parties were excellent. And I still can't get over this is from the 70s; very ahead of it's time.

The Grand Tour by George Jones
May 02 2021

Easily forgettable easy-listening. But it didn't offend me.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
May 03 2021

Listened to this while walking around the west end, it was so relaxing and chill, perfect walking soundtrack on a recently-wet now-sunny day. Bass was funky AF

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
May 04 2021

dafuq was this??? it tried to be edgy but it was so cringe

Picture Book by Simply Red
May 06 2021

Funky tunes, enjoyed it but not memorable enough

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
May 09 2021

Ok, so there's noise rock and punk and black metal and industrial, and then there's this. This album was actively painful to listen to. This is p harsh, but the only reason it will be memorable will be from the scars left from listening to it.

Aja by Steely Dan
May 10 2021

Nice background chill music.

Eternally Yours by The Saints
May 12 2021

Somewhat repetitive punk that fails to capture both the aggression and politics of classic punk

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
May 13 2021

Love this album; it really is one in a million. Full of soul, full of energy, full of life.

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
May 14 2021

Bouncy and fun yet relaxing at the same time. This was a fantastic reggae album I really enjoyed.

Synchronicity by The Police
May 15 2021

A bit of cacophony; Every Breath You Take is actually a great song tho (minus the creepy undertones)

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
May 16 2021

Warm, soft jazz perfection-- I can actually feel the waves of calm come over me as I listen to this, it's incredible.

Station To Station by David Bowie
May 17 2021

Beautiful-- so full of emotion and heart, making a powerful impression on the listener in feeling what Bowie is feeling. Best song is Wild is the Wind, for sure

All Directions by The Temptations
May 19 2021

Nice, but not their best IMO

Drunk by Thundercat
May 20 2021

Will definitely be revisiting! Very fresh sound

Viva Hate by Morrissey
May 21 2021

Same old depressing Moz. But then again I am a “sad girl”.

Metallica by Metallica
May 23 2021

It's a great album. But it's carried by three absolutely insane epic tracks, and the rest is like I guess... OK metal? Idk, it's why I'm hesitant to give it 5 stars

May 25 2021

Super fun. I have a lot of good memories from finding this album in secondary school. Definitely a gateway album for me that led me to more distorted and psychedelic music from emo and punk. Nothing too artistically crazy but has a special place in my heart.

Pretenders by Pretenders
May 26 2021

We love a woman-fronted rock band! Some bangers here, there’s a song for every mood & felt like I was in a movie while listening to this! Only reason it’s not getting 5 from me is it drags a bit towards the end (saved by Mystery Achievement) and I don’t think it will leave a lasting impression.

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
May 27 2021

WOW. This album is even better than Yoshimi! A Spoonful Weighs a Ton & The Spark that Bled go so hard

May 28 2021

Atmospheric. Really cool instrumental complexity. But ultimately, something I would listen to as background noise.

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
May 29 2021

Chill background noise. Not as good as Wilco imo.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
May 31 2021

Boring, repetitive, a bit painful on the ears at times.

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Jun 01 2021

cool mellow vibes. wouldn't relisten right away though.

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Jun 02 2021

For a three hour album that IMO has only about 3-4 good songs, this was a let down. True, at times there’s witty charisma and at others there’s raw poignant catharses, but it was just way too long for me to enjoy. Maybe I’ll think differently listening to this when going through my next break up.

Tago Mago by Can
Jun 03 2021

started out kinda cool psych-y. then found myself skipping every track. wtaf?

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Jun 05 2021

ahhhh good ol bobby d. i adore this album. desolation row is one of my favourite songs of all time. this album is everything i need it to be.

Jun 06 2021

This album shows just how gosh darn talented James Brown is. It truly is a very moody album, and an incredible live performance. This is ideal for when you sit down at home and want to listen to good music and relax, I don't think it should be listened to in the midst of other work or errands, but I think that's true for all live albums. Gets a bit samey in a few songs, so -1 star :(

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Jun 07 2021

Loaded is a great track, but while this album has music festival energy it’s fairly lacklustre other than this and Movin On Up.

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Jun 08 2021

Is it weird I want to mosh to this entire album? I also can’t for the life of me remember where I heard Ghost on the Highway before but boy it slaps!!

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Jun 10 2021

I adore this album. So mellow, melancholic and poignant. And Tracy's voice is smooth like butter. An all-time classic.

The White Album by Beatles
Jun 12 2021

Ohhhh yes. Experimental, psychedelia, old school rock n roll, the guys are just having a blast putting this together. I love this album.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Jun 13 2021

Some bops, some boring stuff. There are better albums out there.

Third by Portishead
Jun 14 2021

a little painful on the ears at times, but the singer has an incredible voice.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Jun 15 2021

mellow and chill, but forgettable.

Odessa by Bee Gees
Jun 16 2021

I love it. This feels like a warm hug. A little bit dated (you can so tell it’s from the late 60s / early 70s) but one I will definitely be revisiting. Turns out these boys can do much more than Stayin Alive

Phrenology by The Roots
Jun 18 2021

Listened to this immediately after Straight Outta Compton, and I’ve gotta say this is more up my street. Last track was the perfect way to end the album!

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Jun 19 2021

What a fun album. I’d argue one of the better classic rock pieces of its time, but there’s still better out there.

Foo Fighters by Foo Fighters
Jun 20 2021

wam bam its a one man band. not quite on a grohl yet with his new project, our boy dave's freshman effort is edgy and gritty and shows off his many talents. his music only goes up from here.

Kala by M.I.A.
Jun 21 2021

the fusion of hip hop/electronica w different sounds from more traditional world music is awesome. i can imagine m.i.a. had a lot of fun w this album. however, track-by-track, it is fairly hit and miss for me.

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Jun 22 2021

pt 1 is just old school youtube storytelling background music. pt 2 is a fever dream. not feeling this one other than a hint of nostalgia.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Jun 23 2021

unsettling repetitive noise. had physical symptoms of anxiety while listening. pass.

Tommy by The Who
Jun 24 2021

not memorable, too british.

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Jun 26 2021

I love this man's voice. A pleasure to listen to, and one I'm likely to revisit, despite not having an individual track stick in my head.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Jun 27 2021

kings of their time. but i personally prefer morrison hotel.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Jun 28 2021

nope nope nope

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Jun 30 2021

I already listen to and love Sigur Rós, but this was my first time listening to this album in full and wow, what a crown jewel this is. It’s poignant and pulls out this side of me that just makes me think “I’m glad to be human and that I’m on this Earth getting to experience so much beauty in the world”, which let me say is some corny BS I didn’t think my mind was capable of but hey there you go. Olsen Olsen I already knew and remains one of my favourites. Starálfur is one I hadn’t listened to before and I kept repeating it. It’s something I imagine could be transported on satellites across galaxies and a piece I believe should be among the first any other potential alien civilisations hear. I was listening to Hjartað Hamast on a walk, and after the build up and swell towards the middle, rain started pouring from the sky and I was smiling for the entire rest of my walk in the storm. These guys are masters of music symbolising inner peace and wondrous beauty.

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Jul 01 2021

Fun, but not really any memorable songs bar Sultans of Swing (a classic favourite). 3.5/5, so I've gotta round down :/

Infected by The The
Jul 02 2021

uninteresting and unoffensive.

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Jul 03 2021

Such a fun live album there’s so much energy!! Also I didn’t know a lot of these songs (which I already love) are Cheap Trick!

Suicide by Suicide
Jul 04 2021

Had to skip most of this. I felt like I was wasting time listening to this even though it was while I was doing other things.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Jul 05 2021

I’m bored. God Only Knows is the only redeeming song.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Jul 07 2021

listened to while walking through the Edinburgh meadows at 11pm in the summer. What an incredibly calming yet still groovable album. I adore this.

Faith by George Michael
Jul 08 2021

ok

Elephant by The White Stripes
Jul 09 2021

bar seven nation army, a huge disappointment

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Jul 11 2021

not the best old school metal. gimme some slayerrrr!!!

Scum by Napalm Death
Jul 12 2021

I ACTUALLY MADE IT THROUGH LISTENING TO THIS. I cannot for the life of me figure out when one is meant to listen to this album. Running errands? In concert at a gig or festival? Doing a bitch of a workout? But on some level I'm glad there exists some art (some may argue otherwise) that I don't think I will fully understand. Big up Napalm Death for creating just pure rage in sound/music. Props.

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jul 13 2021

chill, a bit boring, inoffensive

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Jul 16 2021

I adore this man's music. While the album itself doesn't have any *particularly* memorable songs, this was super pleasant and thoroughly enjoyable. Good job Frankie :))

Jul 17 2021

What a fun live album! Especially just after Frank Sinatra too! Sam Cooke is absolutely COOKIN'

New Forms by Roni Size
Jul 19 2021

horrible.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Jul 22 2021

Way too long an album and very repetitive. Too bored to finish it fully, or maybe I just wasn’t at a party in the 80s…

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Jul 23 2021

cool music but whiny vocals!

The Visitors by ABBA
Jul 24 2021

Was moving and grooving then Slipping Through My Fingers had me sobbing on the ground under my desk. Boppin album.

Vespertine by Björk
Jul 25 2021

Not nearly as good as her Debut imo, but still wonderful.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Jul 26 2021

Sabotage is an absolute BOP but I was bored for more than half the album.

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 27 2021

Had 2 CCR albums back to back, and this one is less impressive to me than Green River. That being said, I’m a sucker for 90% of albums from the late 60s/early 70s with any form of guitar in it.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 28 2021

Classic swamp rock. Almost comforting at times. Lodi is super underrated. 7/10 if I could.

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Jul 29 2021

Baby & A Minha Menina are fantastic. This album is super cool and fun and psychedelic AF. And it’s Brazilian! Right up my street :) 🇧🇷

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
May 22 2023

Weird album I have some mixed feelings about. Some early tracks are a bit whiny at times. Then ‘Suspended in Gaffa’ came on and I was like “Ok, now we’re getting somewhere…” and then I got hit with ‘The Dreaming’. Wow. It’s somehow punchy and ethereal, with such strong lyrics. I really appreciate how bold and gutsy this album is, especially since it’s entirely produced by Bush too! It’s definitely not an album that you listen to at a party, or relaxing at home with your friends— it’s when you want to listen to something eccentric and experience new musical sounds. I’d give this a 7.5/10, so let’s round it up :).

Kid A by Radiohead
May 23 2023

HEADPHONES, HEADPHONES, HEADPHONES. Wear’em for this one!!! This is such a moody concept masterpiece. Everything In It’s Right Place, How to Disappear Completely, Idioteque, Motion Picture Soundtrack….. combine to make an exquisitely eclectic experimental effort. Well done guys. 9.5/10

Django Django by Django Django
May 24 2023

this is an album of just good energy and amazing vibrancy. I think this is the first time so far I’m giving back to back 5s? Deserved IMO

May 25 2023

The first few tracks are such fire songs that I was so excited to hear the rest of the album, which I thought I would end up giving 5 stars and calling it my favourite hip hop album so far. But this gets so misogynistic!!!! Raps against black oppression but promoting women’s oppression?? Idk, feels really wrong and icky and definitely has aged poorly 30+ years after release. 2 stars bc the first two tracks were BUSSIN

Yank Crime by Drive Like Jehu
May 26 2023

Early emo hell yeah! But unfortunately not v headbangable

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
May 27 2023

I love blues, I love live albums, and I love men who tell other men not to beat women. A short and sweet one. 5 stars.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
May 28 2023

I adore how ethereal this album is. A little bit samey sometimes, but delightfully atmospheric.

Sunshine Superman by Donovan
May 29 2023

A few very cool sitar moments, and chill album, but for the most part was bored by this one.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
May 30 2023

Green Onions is a classic piece, and this is a fun album. However, I don’t think it’s one I’d ever relisten to in its entirety.

Eagles by Eagles
May 31 2023

Take It Easy is great. Tryin was ok. Everything else was verryyyyy boring and repetitive and same. So disappointed, I hate the fucking eagles man.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Jun 01 2023

Grating

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Jun 02 2023

Wonderful voice, wholesome vibes album, and beautiful languages. I don’t think I ever would’ve listened to this if not for this gen, and I’m so glad I got the chance to.

Parklife by Blur
Jun 03 2023

Too british.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Jun 04 2023

Enjoyed this album all the way through. It's such a classic. WAAIIIIIIIIIILDDDD HOARRRRRRSSESSSSS

The Bends by Radiohead
Jun 05 2023

This album will never fail to make me stop what I’m doing and just *listen*. To the guitars, the lyrics, to the wishes for something better. Tears are usually already flowing by the end of The Bends, and if not then definitely by High and Dry. It was also very cool to hear some OK Computer-style Radiohead in (Nice Dream). Street Spirit is an incredible end to an incredible album.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Jun 07 2023

Good jazz. Awesome album artwork.

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Jun 08 2023

This album is incredible. Musically, it's so complex and interesting, you can hear how tightly arranged everything is, and every instrument has a purpose. Lovefool is a classic for a reason, and this is one of the most mellow covers of Iron Man I've ever heard. Blown away.

Jun 11 2023

Praise You is a banger. Everything else kinda made my ears bleed. I’m sorry Slim, this ain’t it for me.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Jun 12 2023

I adore the Weight. My rating is probably biased as I love the 60s and 70s psychedelic rock scene.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Jun 13 2023

I wanna be adored. She bangs the drums. Waterfall. Made of Stone. This is the one. All are iconic and for good reason. However, there are too many intermission sort of tracks that drag on this album imo to be able to give this one a 5.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Jun 14 2023

Honestly forgettable

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Jun 15 2023

“Groove is in the heAAAAAAAAART” -Nick Miller

Jun 17 2023

Candle in the Wind slaps. I’m sure this album was huge and special at the time, but it didn’t do too much for me tbh.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Jun 24 2023

Partially filled by nostalgia, partially by incredible, iconic banger after banger, with just the right number of wonderful slower songs mixed in. MJ knew how to craft the perfect album. He definitely deserved his King of Pop crown.

Jun 25 2023

YEE-fucking-HAW I have a long bus today and so it’s the perfect time to feel like a cowboy for ~45mins. 🤠 I’m so surprised about how I feel about this album. I feel like I’m floating on air listening to it. When the first song came on I thought “this sounds like it was on Breaking Bad”, quick google showed El Paso was featured in the series finale! A voice of silk, the most playful guitars, and cunning lyrics that tell a moving story. This one’s an easy 5 for me.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Jun 26 2023

Wonderful.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Jun 27 2023

This is what it feels like to be young and growing up. What an incredible album. First two tracks in particular blew me away. -1 star though because all songs are quite similar so as an album after track 4 it fails to deliver something new.

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
Jun 28 2023

This was a banger, start to finish. I loved this one, vibes off the charts.

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Jun 29 2023

Nice, relaxing-- I loved this

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Jun 30 2023

Strong start to the album, and ending, but the middle dragged on for me. Hella amazing punk rock / riot grrrrl energy, beautifully dark closing track, but I really have some problems with how the album was mixed, maybe that's just me. 3.5/5

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jul 01 2023

I mean, it's a debut right? Nothing too crazy tbh but not so boring it's forgettable.

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Jul 02 2023

There are some great songs: of course, Hallelujah, Lover, you should've come over, then the jump to Eternal Life.... also the opening track was great. But it just dragged on too much.

Hotel California by Eagles
Oct 29 2025

Title track is this album's savior. Not memorable, but not offensive-- one of the more boring albums from this generation.

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Oct 30 2025

Great opening track. The rest of the album felt a bit same-y, but was brought back by the closing track. Nothing stood out to me in particular, but I did enjoy listening to this album on the whole! 7/10

Dummy by Portishead
Oct 31 2025

Yawn. Actively painful. I mean yeah, you can really produce an album which is a _vibe_, it's just that that vibe is like nails on a chalkboard 85% of the time

American Idiot by Green Day
Nov 01 2025

American Idiot: Stellar opening track. No notes. Jesus of Suburbia: the 'Dearly Beloved' section has always sent chills down my spine. Simple beat, haunting 'oohs', heart-wrenching lyrics, to then explode in rage in 'Tales from another broken home' is pretty epic. Is 9 minutes too long for a song? Absolutely not this one. Holiday: not much hits like that rhythm section breakdown in the middle, it just hooks you in and does not let go and you cling to every word BJA says like it's gospel. Boulevard of Broken Dreams: encapsulates the neuroticism, numbness and nihilism of adolescence during 9/11 / Iraq war / Bush America so well. An anthem and tribute for those who feel alone in a world gone mad. Are We the Waiting: These are the chants of the lonely in the previous track. The feelings of those in that song are not experienced in isolation, they are the collective experience of all those Americans. Lost hope, they just wait for life to pass them by. St. Jimmy: pure punk energy. The fast pace sandwiched between two slow songs is meant to throw you off-- the anger and rage culminates, and our 'Jesus of Suburbia' becomes 'St Jimmy': drugs, vandalism, anything at all to help him feel something. Give Me Novocaine: Musically and lyrically, this is easily my favourite track on the album, it's extremely vulnerable and heartbreaking, both embracing the pain but self-convincing 'everything'll be alright'. This song has always gotten me through my lowest moments. She's a Rebel: Oh we're picking up the pace now... I think he's met someone! I love the transition to this track: same guitar and similar drum pattern but sped up slightly, it's so subtle but even if you don't listen to the lyrics you can tell there's some hope coming back into our Jesus of Suburbia's life after meeting Whatsername. Extraordinary Girl: an unhealthy drug-fuelled romance... man I love the psychedelic elements Green Day has borrowed here they're super impactful. Letterbomb: that scream is perfection!!! This was my favourite track on the album when I was a teenager, listening to it again now I understand why, it's a powerful af and a breakup anthem. It's definitely musically powerful enough to have been an alternative opening track, but thematically, it had to be here. The last minute is sheer perfection. Maybe it's still my favourite... Wake Me Up When September Ends: another heartbreaker. No notes. <3 Homecoming: 'NOOOOOBODY LIKES YOUU EVERYONEEE LEFT YOUUU THEY'RE ALL OUTTT WITHOUT YOUUUU HAVING FUNNNNN'. Damn these words from 'Letterbomb' really haunted our protagonist. Also, the 'We're Coming Home' part of the song is phenomenal. The drums are the same as in 'Give Me Novocaine', which along with the lyrics from 'Letterbomb' is a nice callback to the mixed feelings our protagonist must be feeling right now. Whatsername: 'I made a point to burn all of the photographs'.... Best closing track I could ask for. No notes. Final thoughts: Damn I'm so happy their masters were stolen-- shoutout to the thieves, otherwise we may never have gotten this masterpiece. Musically, lyrically, conceptually.... they truly brought punk into the 21st century with this album, but with an emo edge which I can't get enough of. Top songs: Letterbomb, Give Me Novocaine, Whatsername (s/o to Jesus of Suburbia) Easy 10/10.

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Nov 02 2025

People Get Ready, A Natural Woman, Ain’t No Way are my favourites here. I did get a bit bored while listening, but these tracks lifted me out. Also, personal preference but as iconic as Aretha is I’ve always preferred Otis Redding. 7/10

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Nov 03 2025

Slightly repetitive but not bad. Maybe I’m just not in the headspace to listen to this right now.

Blur by Blur
Nov 04 2025

Very average, other than Song 2 which is a classic. Knocked off one star because of how they treated my boy Nardwuar :(

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Nov 05 2025

What an absolutely banging album. The middle of Narayan sent me on a wild trippy ride. 8/10

Soul Mining by The The
Nov 06 2025

I knew these guys would be a bit more of a psychedelic experience, I only knew 'This is the Day', so I would have to be a little patient. I think this album calls for more than one listen-- at the start I was getting a little bored, but the piano solo in Uncertain Smile caught my attention, so I listened in more to the rest of the album and by the time Giant rolled around I was really grooving along with it. But dear lord, these songs do not need to be so long. 8/10 Update: yep, definitely needed another listen. damn, that piano hits harder the second time around!!

World Clique by Deee-Lite
Nov 07 2025

pure groove. great listen. 8.5/10

Nov 08 2025

Some super cool songs, but I'm sorry I couldn't wait for this to be over. Nearly 3 hours?? Far too long for an album (yes I know this is a double album, even so it should be <2).

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
Nov 09 2025

Really can't stand how this album is mixed, I didn't like it at all to the point it affected my listening experience. Some lyrics are a lil too much. Enjoyed 'Generation Landslide' especially that lil harmonica break in the middle, was super fun. Wouldn't go out of my way to listen to this album again. 3/5 because of Gen Landslide, otherwise 2.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Nov 10 2025

melted my brain. hope my carbon atoms end up in new metallica guitar picks.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Nov 11 2025

Peak music, I can't get enough of this genre, and I don't think I'll ever get sick of it. Working, cooking, chilling, dancing, swingin' jazz does it all! 9/10

Crazysexycool by TLC
Nov 13 2025

one of the horniest albums ever. smash.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Nov 14 2025

Still not a fan, even after a relisten.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Nov 15 2025

This album feels so warm and cozy, like someone’s wrapping a warm blanket around me, handing me a hot drink, it’s an amazing feeling

Dog Man Star by Suede
Nov 16 2025

I rate this one, especially the first half. Second half towards the end got quite whiny, I don't have patience for that frankly.

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Feb 14 2026

Ehhhh..... leaves a LOT to be desired. Very samey, not memorable.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Feb 15 2026

Grungey af so it’s right up my street, but the end of the album dragged a LOT.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Feb 16 2026

Instant classic, very enjoyable, extremely versatile.

Low by David Bowie
Feb 21 2026

Bowie, this was alright, but I know you can do better. Sound and Vision will always have a soft spot in my heart after HIMYM, Warszawa is kinda cool and trippy, but nothing else stuck out.

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Feb 24 2026

Wonderfully relaxing and calming, I feel like I'm in Mad Men

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Feb 25 2026

Let’s get it on? Let’s turn it off

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Feb 26 2026

Lenny idk where you got your critical acclaim from but it definitely wasn’t from this album

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Feb 27 2026

Really enjoyed how this tickled my brain

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Feb 28 2026

Wonderful piano, cool story, I'd be pissed too

Parachutes by Coldplay
Mar 01 2026

This album is incredibly vulnerable and introspective. This is Coldplay at their most intimate and emotional. They're so great at creating a mood that forces the listener to look outward and inward at the same time. Perfection.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 05 2026

Nostalgic, but nothing groundbreaking. I did really enjoy the mood being created, it was this kind of chill campfire vibe with dark storylines.

Woodface by Crowded House
Mar 06 2026

Perfectly generic 90s pop rock. Pleasant, but not memorable.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Mar 07 2026

Makes me think of early Beatles and Weezer (especially OK Human). Palatable but not something memorable.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Mar 08 2026

I wanted to like it, I really did. It was grating to sit through, which I'm sad about because I usually ADORE grunge. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood right now as I sat to listen, but I found myself looking forward to it being over. +1 star for feminist lyrics, fight the power or something.

Fragile by Yes
Mar 10 2026

super cool music, guitar, musicianship, psychedelia.... there are many points where I can really hear where KGATLW got inspired for their early sound. but also, I don't think it warrants 4 or 5 for me as a matter of personal preference.

Teenage Head by Flamin' Groovies
Mar 11 2026

Really didn’t enjoy not my thing.

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Mar 12 2026

ethereal vocal harmonies to calm you down on a stressful day. I really think this band is worth the hype, but just not 5 stars' worth

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Mar 18 2026

I really enjoyed this fusion, it feels otherworldly.

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