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Album	You	Global	Diff
Out Of The Blue Electric Light Orchestra	5	3.64	+1.36
Infected The The	4	2.92	+1.08

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Here Come The Warm Jets Brian Eno	1	3.07	-2.07
The Modern Lovers The Modern Lovers	1	3.06	-2.06
A Northern Soul The Verve	1	2.91	-1.91
Elephant The White Stripes	2	3.86	-1.86
Go Girl Crazy The Dictators	1	2.84	-1.84
Crosby, Stills & Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash	2	3.49	-1.49
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols Sex Pistols	2	3.46	-1.46
One Nation Under A Groove Funkadelic	2	3.42	-1.42
The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails	2	3.35	-1.35
L'Eau Rouge The Young Gods	1	2.32	-1.32

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A Northern Soul

The Verve

1/5

Before listening I didn't really know The Verve for anything other than Bitter Sweet Symphony, and after listening I can see why. I'm definitely not a fan, and will not be listening to this album again. Nothing really stands out about this album, it just feels a bit empty.

17 likes

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

5/5

This album feels so classy. Every song fits into an overarching style and theme, yet stand out individually so as to never feel the same as the one before or after. A really neat album that could be at home on vinyl or the crappy headphones provided with your handset (I'm so sorry Amy).

14 likes

One Nation Under A Groove

Funkadelic

2/5

I really wanted to like this one but it just kept on going. Nothing really noteworthy here.

4 likes

The Modern Lovers

1/5

I cannot see myself listening to this again nor recommending it to anyone in future.

3 likes

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips

3/5

This one is a hard one to rate. It feels ambitious, and lots of interesting stuff going on. I'm a fan of some of the later songs like "Do you realize", and overall I enjoyed the album. But I would also say it feels rough around the edges, and I think that comes from its age. I listened on youtube and maybe it would have been better listened to without the inherent compression. But anyways, I like it and I think I'll check out some of The Flaming Lips' other stuff.

1 likes

1-Star Albums (5)

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Moby

4/5

Not something I would usually listen to, but enjoyed it thoroughly. I've definitely heard porcelain before, but hearing it context is nice.

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

3/5

Fan of "Don't Believe The Hype", I guess the media in 1988 was just as bad as it is now. Lots of repeated phrases, super catchy, can see why its on the list. I enjoyed listening to the album, lots of pop culture-y things in there.

A Northern Soul

The Verve

1/5

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

The Flaming Lips

3/5

The Real Thing

Faith No More

4/5

Enjoyed Underwater Love, and would probably listen to the album again. One of the better albums so far IMO. Has a definitive style and doesn't try to be something its not.

The Modern Lovers

1/5

I cannot see myself listening to this again nor recommending it to anyone in future.

Rubber Soul

Beatles

5/5

This is the first Beatles album I've listened to from start to finish and I really enjoyed it. The album felt cohesive, and I kind of wish each song was a little longer! I don't have any gripes with this album.

Bryter Layter

Nick Drake

4/5

Genuinely liked this album, felt really chill and could easily listen to it again. On the otherhand, its kind of like vanilla -- I can see anyone liking it but it being no one's favourite.

Out Of The Blue

Electric Light Orchestra

5/5

I'm a big fan of this album, it contains most of ELO's stand out tracks along with some lesser known ones which are still pretty great. I can't really mark this one down.

Funeral

Arcade Fire

3/5

Nothing really catching about this album for me, but it wasn't bad, just not special

Night Life

Ray Price

3/5

A pleasant listen, but not the kind of genre i'm particularly interested in. I don't have any real complaints though.

The Wall

Pink Floyd

5/5

Great album, I haven't really listened to Pink Floyd before but this was great. I really think this is an album that needs to be listened to from start to finish. Oddly enough kinda makes me think of a toned down dream theater

Meat Is Murder

The Smiths

3/5

This album was OK. Despite the great musicianship going on, I just couldn't get behind Morrissey's droning vocals which ruined it for me.

Bitches Brew

Miles Davis

4/5

Always a fan of Miles Davis. Definitely not for everyone, but that's alright.

That's The Way Of The World

Earth, Wind & Fire

4/5

It's Earth, Wind, & Fire! What's not to enjoy really? Just an all-round funky time suitable for the whole family. Ok, maybe this album doesn't include some of their best hits, but its hard not to love the vibe.

One Nation Under A Groove

Funkadelic

2/5

I really wanted to like this one but it just kept on going. Nothing really noteworthy here.

Blood And Chocolate

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

2/5

I just could not get into this. Vocals are not a good fit for me.

This Is Fats Domino

Fats Domino

4/5

Sweet album, feel like it could be played anywhere and not be out of place. At the same time, nothing super stand-out-ish about it, just a pleasant listen all round.

Beach Samba

Astrud Gilberto

3/5

I enjoyed it, but I get that most people didn't. Bossa nova isn't everyone's cup of tea, and whilst it was pleasant to listen to its nothing special.

Come Find Yourself

Fun Lovin' Criminals

2/5

Nothing special here, a product of its time that hasn't aged well.

Let's Get It On

Marvin Gaye

4/5

Marvin has a great distinctive style that you can't help but love. However, I would have liked a little more variety as this album feels a little samey throughout.

You're Living All Over Me

Dinosaur Jr.

2/5

I can appreciate an album that is trying to stir up some emotion, but I just did not enjoy it.

Debut

Björk

4/5

Hot damn. There is something so pure about Bjork's music -- a mix of percussion, and melody fueled by vocals. All of it feels like its walking a tightrope between really profound music and a total garbage fest, and I could see either opinion being totally valid. I really liked this album, and although it's probably not a crowd pleaser I think everyone should listen if they have the time.

Go Girl Crazy

The Dictators

1/5

Really not a great album. Gave off similar vibes to the modern lovers, and I found its lyrics a lot clearer, but it put itself down by being such a product of its time.

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

3/5

Pleasant enough, one of those albums where you recognize a lot of the music without really knowing where you've heard it before. Not bad, not great, an alright album.

Countdown To Ecstasy

Steely Dan

3/5

Nothing special, but perfectly listenable

Celebrity Skin

Hole

4/5

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, really interesting stories behind the band as well. Courtney Love -- front woman of the band -- was married to Kurt Cobain, but who influenced who?

Crosby, Stills & Nash

2/5

Snooze. Sorry, just not my thing

A Seat at the Table

Solange

3/5

Pleasant enough listen. Again, not a bad album but not one I'll be reaching for any time soon.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

2/5

I'm sad I judged this album by it's name and cover. It had some decent tracks. Still not my thing, but not the worst thing I've listened to by a long shot.

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon

2/5

Apparently this is really popular amongst wu tang clan fans, though I got lost really quickly in the album. I guess narating hip-hop/rap is something I should listen more to.

Fuzzy

Grant Lee Buffalo

4/5

Ended up enjoying this album far more than I expected. Had never heard of Grant Lee Buffalo, but may start listening to his music regularly.

Paranoid

Black Sabbath

4/5

Classic rock/metal album, really recommend listening to at least everything before fairies wear boots. I feel like there is probably a reason behind fairies wear boots being there, but without it I feel like it comes off a little pretentious -- "here, listen to the album again but slightly different..."

Headquarters

The Monkees

3/5

Quirky album with a few good tunes, decent.

Quiet Life

Japan

2/5

Agh, just not very good. Pretty forgettable. Feel like their sound is quite close to The Police's but without being as iconic.

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)

Lynyrd Skynyrd

3/5

Super listenable, freebird is always good, not the most spectacular of albums but wortha listen.

The Grand Tour

George Jones

3/5

Fun album, worth a listen.

Joan Armatrading

3/5

Enjoyed listening to this album, starts off a bit slow and picks up a bit late. think I'll be listening to more of Joan in future.

Music for the Masses

Depeche Mode

4/5

A true classic. Depeche Mode own their sound not unlike how the Beatles or Queen own theirs. Being Depeche Mode though, this album is weird, and though I may love it for it, there are albums that are more well-rounded. Still loved it though.

I’m a Lonesome Fugitive

Merle Haggard

3/5

Pleasant album. I feel like I'm starting to enjoy country a bit more than I used to. This could be dangerous.

Picture Book

Simply Red

3/5

I've heard of Simply Red but never listened to their music. Not what I was expecting, actually enjoyed their music though the album wasn't very exciting.

The Infotainment Scan

The Fall

2/5

Pretty Eh.

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols

2/5

The Sex Pistols', like the other punk albums on this list, didn't resonate with me.

L'Eau Rouge

The Young Gods

1/5

Couldn't get into this at all. Not my kind of thing, and I don't think I know anyone who would immediately like this.

Aja

Steely Dan

4/5

Cool and funky album. Good, chill listen.

Mr. Tambourine Man

The Byrds

2/5

Eh, it was alright. Nothing special imo.

Eternally Yours

The Saints

2/5

Not my thing, probably someone's.

Back To Black

Amy Winehouse

5/5

Marcus Garvey

Burning Spear

3/5

Nice chill reggae bops.

Synchronicity

The Police

3/5

Fun album, and everyone likes Every Breath You Take. Not as cohesive as I would have liked, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

3/5

Really nice album to listen to.

Station To Station

David Bowie

3/5

Not a huge fan of David Bowie; this album is fine.

Screamadelica

Primal Scream

2/5

Pretty eh. The first song brought me in, but from there each song becomes less distinct, and less enjoyable.

Infected

The The

4/5

Infectious first track, into a stable album throughout. I really enjoyed it and will be listing to more of the the in future

Elephant

The White Stripes

2/5

Everyone knows seven nation army, but after hundreds of listens I'm tired of the song, and the rest of the songs on this album flop. Shame but I'm not a fan.

Beauty And The Beat

The Go-Go's

3/5

Fun album, a little bit quirky, but no great singles I'll be adding to a playlist any time soon

Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

1/5

I listen to most of this, but I just couldn't finish it. It's not my thing, but maybe it's someone's...

Live At The Harlem Square Club

Sam Cooke

4/5

Really fun album to listen to, full of messages about love, forgiveness, and trust. Though, I wouldn't do what Sam Cooke recommends and wake up your partner in the middle of the night to tell them you love them.