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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Chelsea Girl
Nico
5 2.63 +2.37
Remedy
Basement Jaxx
5 2.67 +2.33
90
808 State
5 2.69 +2.31
Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
5 2.73 +2.27
Yeezus
Kanye West
5 2.74 +2.26
Isn't Anything
My Bloody Valentine
5 2.75 +2.25
Basket of Light
Pentangle
5 2.76 +2.24
Tarkus
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
5 2.78 +2.22
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
Brian Eno
5 2.79 +2.21
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
5 2.79 +2.21

You Love Less Than Most

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All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
1 2.98 -1.98
Destroyer
KISS
1 2.84 -1.84
Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette
2 3.72 -1.72
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
2 3.7 -1.7
Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes
2 3.27 -1.27
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
2 3.24 -1.24
A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Faces
2 3.22 -1.22
This Is Hardcore
Pulp
2 3.14 -1.14
Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin
3 4.09 -1.09
Underwater Moonlight
The Soft Boys
2 3.06 -1.06

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Joni Mitchell 4 4.75
Radiohead 4 4.5
Simon & Garfunkel 2 5
Kanye West 2 5
Jimi Hendrix 2 5
A Tribe Called Quest 2 5
Green Day 2 5
Nirvana 2 5
Black Sabbath 3 4.33
The Who 3 4.33

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This ain't it. Outside of U2's singles, I don't think I like them very much. This album is as exciting as a communion wafer.

The Dreaming by Kate Bush

Absolutely lush and gorgeous. Bush's voice and compositions are incredible, mind-bending, this album is perfect. Suspended in Gaffa is the new national anthem now, okay?

Fragile by Yes

Almost half a century later and these songs still go hard. The sheer VIRTUOSITY on display here is astonishing. Like, that heavy-ass intro on "Heart of the Sunrise"? Those syncopated drums on "Long Distance Runaround"?? My mind is EXPANDING!!!

Some of the smoothest sounds and engaging, emotional, and aggressive lyricism I've heard in a while! 2Pac was truly one of the greats.

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Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Mar 29 2021

fun, rustic, invigorating

Odelay by Beck
Mar 30 2021

Very cool album!

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Apr 01 2021

She's incredible. Awesome songs, great Marvin cover!

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Apr 02 2021

Dancey, beautiful, and spunky

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 06 2021

Fun, sounds nice, but not top tier Aerosmith, in my opinion

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Apr 07 2021

Ephemeral, fantastic, all-encompassing

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Apr 08 2021

Quirky, endless fun. Some very creative and amazing songs on here!

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Apr 09 2021

Virtuoso magic. Great sounds and a great mind. Classic fusion.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Apr 10 2021

Smooth and great!

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Apr 11 2021

Pure poetry from one of the greats. Top tier Dylan, and good musicianship.

Play by Moby
Apr 13 2021

Transcendent electronic house jams. A fantastic era for the genre, I love the sound of the late 90's.

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Apr 14 2021

Iconic, cool, and tradition-breaking Glam rock masterpiece.

Done By The Forces Of Nature by Jungle Brothers
Apr 15 2021

Sweet rhymes, unique instrumentals, and fun, plunderphonics influenced production!

Kimono My House by Sparks
Apr 16 2021

An incredible, fun, campy, glam rock sound. Nothing else like. Russel's performance is awesome!

Eagles by Eagles
Apr 18 2021

Top tier!!! Smooth, easygoing, comfortable, twangy, nostalgic, and absolutely classic.

Spiderland by Slint
Apr 19 2021

Haunting, gorgeous, and math rock-y album. The lyrics are poetry!

Kala by M.I.A.
Apr 20 2021

Fantastic. A unique sound and a whole lot of energy and personality.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Apr 21 2021

A twist of modern soul. Her voice was gorgeous!

Skylarking by XTC
Apr 22 2021

Atmospheric post-pop landscapes punctuated by gorgeous storytelling.

The La's by The La's
Apr 23 2021

Peak jangle pop. Fun, nostalgic, and "There She Goes" brings back a lot of memories. Gorgeous.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Apr 24 2021

Invigorating and fun!

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Apr 25 2021

Cash was talented and charismatic; I don't think I could play at a prison this successfully!

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 26 2021

Authentic, passionate, down to earth, Rasta flavor from the king himself.

This ain't it. Outside of U2's singles, I don't think I like them very much. This album is as exciting as a communion wafer.

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Apr 28 2021

Sweet, hard-hitting rhymes with a lot of energy and genuine fun. And awesome beats!

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey
Apr 29 2021

There are some genuine bops on here, and Morrisey is as sharp and sardonic as ever. It's pretty good.

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Apr 30 2021

Fantastic album full of Simon's trademark humor and creativity!

May 02 2021

Outrageously gorgeous and funky soundscapes; a pitch perfect collaboration with David Byrne, another genius.

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
May 03 2021

Extremely good. A solid album, and that cover of "Femme Fatale" is to die for!

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
May 04 2021

An absolutely gorgeous album. Sensitive, beautiful, unique, it's everything!

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
May 05 2021

Not my favorite Young album by a long shot, but still a fantastic collection of blues-rock tracks! The title track is incredible!

Maxinquaye by Tricky
May 06 2021

Smooth and unique instrumentation. It's no [sic] "Portishead", but it's still pretty great.

Oedipus Schmoedipus by Barry Adamson
May 07 2021

Simultaneously groovy, clever, funny, surreal, and odd. Super interesting!

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
May 08 2021

A powerful, raw, emotional experience. Her voice is otherworldly, and I love the abrasive instrumentation.

May 09 2021

Absolutely gorgeous, moving indie rock. For some reason, I didn't like it on my first listen, but now I really like it!

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
May 10 2021

Not their best work, but still a very sweet album with a unique, engaging sound.

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
May 11 2021

Not my favorite PSB work, but still good. The opening track rules.

May 12 2021

A decent Country Western album, but not my favorite country sound at all. There were some pretty nice tunes on here though!

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
May 13 2021

Absolutely magical. The opening and closing tracks in particular are mind-blowing!

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
May 14 2021

I love Tom Waits A LOT. I'm also biased because I love trombone. But this album is genuinely fantastic.

Back In Black by AC/DC
May 15 2021

A little underwhelming. I had been a fan of the title track for the longest time, but the rest of the album doesn't quite have that level of quality. It's a nice album, though.

Tidal by Fiona Apple
May 16 2021

Lush and beautiful! The vocals were nice, and the instrumentation was unique.

Reign In Blood by Slayer
May 17 2021

Absolute masterpiece. Not just one of my favorite metal albums, one of my favorite albums ever! Extremely hype, intense, fast-paced, horrifying, heart-pounding...and PERFECT.

Parachutes by Coldplay
May 18 2021

The ultimate nostalgia trip. You know that feeling when you hear something you haven't heard in a while, and all you can think about is how different life was back then? That's this album.

Chelsea Girl by Nico
May 19 2021

Nico's vocals are absolutely splendid! This album is so gorgeous, I could listen to it 100 times over.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
May 20 2021

Absolutely impeccable Cuban music. The artistry and lyrical genius on here is hard to deny. Near perfect. Will always put this on if I have a rainy day.

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
May 21 2021

Insane. The riffs on here are SICK NASTY..a HURRICANE of intensity. One of my all-time favorites. This one is so good it's RIDICULOUS

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
May 22 2021

The pinnacle of goth darkwave club-core. Put this on, and I'm already wearing black and hitting the dance floor. Instantly catchy, moody goth jams. Perfect!

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
May 23 2021

It's technically well made and decent, I guess, but the songs get a little repetitive, and I don't love this sub-genre of "hard rock about girls" enough to enjoy it all the way through. Title track is still fire!

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
May 24 2021

Among Elton's best work. Indian Sunset is a sprawling, underrated masterpiece. Pretty much perfect!

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
May 25 2021

Morrissey is just as irreverent as ever, and a lot of tracks on here jams, even if they aren't Smiths-tier masterpieces. I'll be putting "National Front Disco" on repeat for a few days, though!

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
May 26 2021

Absolutely lush and gorgeous. Bush's voice and compositions are incredible, mind-bending, this album is perfect. Suspended in Gaffa is the new national anthem now, okay?

The Slider by T. Rex
May 27 2021

Heard this more times than the national anthem. This album feels like a close friend. Every track is energetic, catchy, and GREAT.

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
May 28 2021

There are some really nice tracks here, and I especially liked "Standing in the Doorway", but overall it's not my favorite work from Dylan.

The Slim Shady LP by Eminem
May 29 2021

An angry, angry young man. The title track is still great but boy, this guy went through a lot. He has a nice flow, though.

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
May 30 2021

Fantastic, jam-worthy, underrated album! The beats on here are so unique! I love it!

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
May 31 2021

Electrifying combo of blues, hard rock, and rip-roaring riffs and guitar solos. There's some ultra impressive drum work on here too, which I wasn't expecting.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Jun 01 2021

Both biting in its satire and inconceivably funky, especially the hit single "Money for Nothing"!

Jun 02 2021

An 80's hit maker. The opening track is iconic. This is the PEAK of synthpop goodness. It's bouncy, layered, fun, anthemic, and funky. All round awesome album.

The Stooges by The Stooges
Jun 03 2021

I enjoyed this a lot more than I did on my first listen. "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is still one of the best songs ever. I appreciate the discordance and the attitude of this album a whole lot more now. I especially like "Ann" a lot.

Slanted And Enchanted by Pavement
Jun 04 2021

I like this one a LOT more than I did on my first listen. It's not in your face, but if you get into the "slacker vibe" and appreciate the instrumentation, it has a lot to offer.

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Jun 05 2021

From what I heard, this was so atmospheric and intense and nice in an odd way. My favorite Deerhunter sound so far!

Not my absolute favorite country sound, but I adore the slower songs on this record. Lynn has an amazing voice, and I love her persona. I still need to look more into her discography + life!

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Jun 08 2021

Cohen at his most earthy and percussive. Not my favorite Cohen era, but there's still lots to love here!

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Jun 09 2021

It's no Black Sunday, but there are some solid jams on here. I especially love "Psycobetabuckdown"!

Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention
Jun 10 2021

So fun, and very gorgeous. My favorite folk sound, and "Si tu dois partir" is a gem.

The Gershwin Songbook by Ella Fitzgerald
Jun 12 2021

There are some gems in here songwriting-wise, but the true marvel is the vocal work. Ella is undoubtedly one of the greats.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Jun 13 2021

Really solid Kinks album. It's no "Arthur", but the mod spirit is there.

Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jun 14 2021

My absolute favorite brand of folk rock. "Marrakesh Express" is one my favorite songs ever.

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Jun 15 2021

Absolutely fantastic! I love the vocal performance on this a LOT, and this is my favorite type of indie pop. Great!

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jun 16 2021

Very, very solid Elvis Costello album. A few more experimental tracks on here, which was fun to hear in his style!

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jun 17 2021

I really like this unique brand of metal going on here..."Underwater Love" was an especially creative track.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Jun 18 2021

Truly excellent live album, the crowd is really into the vocoder thing that Frampton uses, and it sounds cool! Some of quintessential Frampton tracks are on here!

Young Americans by David Bowie
Jun 19 2021

Bowie does it again. A masterpiece and an ESSENTIAL soul reinvention in his discography. "Fame" is a PERFECT song.

Being There by Wilco
Jun 20 2021

Solid Wilco album, even if it's not my favorite. The blend between rock, country, and alt is pretty choice.

Jun 21 2021

A complete blast. The instrumentals are sweet and the verses are fun and memorable!

S&M by Metallica
Jun 22 2021

The blend of metal and orchestral is pretty epic. I wonder how the classical musical community felt about this?

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Jun 23 2021

Very nice, but not my favorite Jay Z album by a long shot. I know it's beloved, but, I don't know, I just don't love these tracks. The flows are peak on here, though.

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
Jun 24 2021

A bit generic, but it's fine. Enjoyable, upbeat metal. If I didn't have a soft spot for the genre, this score would be much lower.

London Calling by The Clash
Jun 25 2021

Masterpiece. Absolute bangers on here, and each track is it's own journey. Love, love this album!

The College Dropout by Kanye West
Jun 26 2021

Loving this a LOT more than my first listen. It may just be top 3 Kanye for me, some of these tracks are total masterpieces.

Kid A by Radiohead
Jun 27 2021

Altogether gorgeous and moving and there's so many GOOD sounds it feels like an electronic dreamland. The ending track ;-; beautiful! Better than OK Computer, in my opinion.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Jun 28 2021

A solid Pearl Jam album for sure, but I don't find their brand of 90's rock particularly exciting!

The Sun Rises In The East by Jeru The Damaja
Jun 29 2021

Super unique and fun bars and flows. Another underrated throwback rap album that was extremely influential!

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Jun 30 2021

A nice, comfy country album, but it didn't strike my particular taste in country. Still really solid, though!

Closer by Joy Division
Jul 01 2021

I love Joy Division so much and this is one of their finest hours. It's bleak, industrial, and emotional. Perfect!

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Jul 02 2021

Intense, unadulterated heavy protest music. Perfectly heavy, funky, and angry. This album lives up to its name!

Apocalypse Dudes by Turbonegro
Jul 03 2021

A really slammin' glam metal album! Turbonegro wears their influences on their sleeves in this one, which I appreciate.

Sign 'O' The Times by Prince
Jul 04 2021

Some of my favorite songs by Prince are on here! Absolute classic.

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Jul 05 2021

A fun, throwback French house jam. A few tracks felt too repetitive for my taste, but I enjoyed the album for the most part.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Jul 06 2021

Absolutely mad work of art. Some of the instrumentals and flows on here blew my mind. The finale rocks.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Jul 07 2021

Absolute masterpiece of rock and roll. Jimi is the one-and-only, an irreplaceable axe genius. "All Along the Watchtower" is my favorite track.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Jul 08 2021

Very fun and breezy! I wasn't blown away by the tracks, but it was an easy listen.

Roots by Sepultura
Jul 09 2021

One of the more unique yet intense metal albums I've heard. Their Brazilian roots are incorporated into the music in such a fun, clever way! It was cool to hear!

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Jul 10 2021

The ultimate blend of Goth rock and jangle pop. "I Wanna Be Adored" is one of the most beautiful, longing, dulcet songs I've ever heard. Classic!

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Jul 11 2021

I like this one way more than on my first listen. I appreciate this brand of discordant post-punk a lot more these days, and the philosophy of the album is so real.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Jul 12 2021

I love the guitar on this album! A lot of the songs weren't my favorite, but I appreciate the musicianship on display here!

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Jul 13 2021

Absolutely gorgeous, I love MBV's style so much!

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Jul 14 2021

I absolutely love Harvey's vocals on this album, and the lyricism is incredible!

The Doors by The Doors
Jul 15 2021

Still an absolute banger. No skips. NONE.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Jul 16 2021

A very fun, solid Iron Maiden album. It's no "Powerslave", but it's got some great tracks nonetheless.

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Jul 17 2021

Definitely not my favorite album by them, but it's still super dreamy and space-age, which is a delight to hear.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Jul 18 2021

I absolutely love this album, maybe my favorite album by Metallica!! The title track still slaps to this day.

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Jul 19 2021

A really solid punk album, but the latter half gets a little repetitive for me. There are some fun, creative tracks on here, though!

1977 by Ash
Jul 20 2021

Such a chill, sweet sounding rock album. A very throwback sound, I especially loved "Girl From Mars"!

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jul 22 2021

Inventive, beautiful, and poetic. There's so much energy and soul in these tracks, it's incredible front to back.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Jul 23 2021

Fantastic. The vocals and lyricism are breathtaking, and closing track was one of the biggest surprises in music for me.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Jul 24 2021

The sounds on here are incredible! These are the smoothest, most satisfying tracks I've heard since "Blue". I especially love the transition between "Trouble Child" and "Twisted". Both top tier tracks, too.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Jul 25 2021

An absolute game changer. PE dropped a classic with this one. "Burn Hollywood Burn" is a favorite of mine, but a lot of these songs are trailblazers.

Jul 26 2021

An inventive, gorgeous, eerie, smooth album! I love the more creative/genre-blending tracks on here, like the jazzy closer and "Some Riot". "Grounds for Divorce", despite the awesome track name, was a low point, it felt a little generic pop-rock, but it's not that egregious taking into account the year this was made.

Jul 27 2021

Some of the smoothest sounds and engaging, emotional, and aggressive lyricism I've heard in a while! 2Pac was truly one of the greats.

Technique by New Order
Jul 28 2021

The funkiest, danciest, most layered electropop albums I've ever heard. Bops front to back.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Jul 29 2021

A few fun, funky tracks on this album, but a lot of weak tracks too. Some of them were pretty dope, though!

Basket of Light by Pentangle
Jul 30 2021

Absolutely GORGEOUS and lush 60s baroque folk. So beautiful, one of my favorite genres ever!

Jul 31 2021

Wild, "out there" space rock; proof that Pink Floyd have been pushing the boundaries since day one.

Tommy by The Who
Aug 01 2021

Truly epic! There's a reason that this is THE quintessential rock opera. Jam packed with fun, rock n' roll, and cameos.

Live At Leeds by The Who
Aug 02 2021

Really solid live album, "My Generation" live is a masterpiece.

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Aug 03 2021

Absolutely PERFECT. Womack remains the king of soul, and this album is one of my favorites. Every track is genius, but "If You Think You're Lonely Now" is one of my favorite songs of all time.

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Aug 04 2021

Gorgeous, heartbreaking, one-of-a-kind...this and Bookends are my favorite S&G works ever!!!

Aug 05 2021

Not the most consistent OutKast album, but still full of masterful moments and singles. Both sides have their own atmosphere and both have a lot to offer!

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Aug 06 2021

Surprisingly creative and fun folk/blues/rock album! The covers were great and the slower songs were gorgeous, too!

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Aug 07 2021

Cyndi is in peak form here. So fun, upbeat, quirky, and dancy!

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Aug 08 2021

One of my favorite works from The Fall. Really creative and appealing, with a sound that I love.

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Aug 09 2021

One of my favorite folk albums, period!

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Aug 11 2021

Run DMC has some of the most fun throwback tracks out there. The openers are definitely the strongest, but the whole thing is pretty nice.

The Predator by Ice Cube
Aug 12 2021

A fun, interesting contribution by Cube. The use of samples on this was cool, and the production in general was my favorite aspect of this album!

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Aug 13 2021

An extremely unique, interesting entry by the Beach Boys. I haven't heard them sound this morose before, it's actually a really sweet sound.

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Aug 14 2021

It's a little jangly/acoustic for my taste, but it's still pretty nice. I liked 1 or 2 of the tracks a whole lot.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Aug 15 2021

This was a fascinating industrial/cabaret album, I adore the atmosphere! Some of the songs were a little repetitive for my taste, but I liked most of them.

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Aug 17 2021

Energetic, pure, afrobeat, from a classic artist. It's not my favorite genre ever, but it holds a special place in my heart.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Aug 18 2021

Truly a gem, Tracy was ahead of her time! These tracks are gorgeous, the emotions are so potent and real. A favorite of mine.

Aug 19 2021

A tight album. Some really great bars are on here, and I love the use of samples.

Black Metal by Venom
Aug 20 2021

The sound this band has is great, albeit a little repetitive. I like the song titles.

The Score by Fugees
Aug 21 2021

Masterpiece. Some of the best songs of the decade are on here. Lauryn Hill is a GENIUS!!!

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Aug 22 2021

A really invigorating salsa album!! This is probably one of the best salsa albums I've heard in general, it's really great!

More Specials by The Specials
Aug 23 2021

The Specials are so fun, I love their sound. I hear lots of what inspired Gorillaz phase 1 in this one.

Imagine by John Lennon
Aug 24 2021

This is a pretty nice album, I really liked "Oh My Love".

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Aug 30 2021

I love blues classics and this is top tier! Muddy Waters was one of the best there was, the opening track still kills.

Aug 31 2021

A.D. has a unique, cool sound, and I like their philosophy. It's very chill, and the instrumentation on some of the songs was great, especially "Raining Revolution".

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
Sep 01 2021

This is a really sweet album. Kind of reminds me of the Yardbirds. I especially love the closing track!

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Sep 02 2021

I absolutely LOVE this album. It's Steely Dan-esque with a kinda Frank Zappa vibe?

The Hour Of Bewilderbeast by Badly Drawn Boy
Sep 03 2021

This was a really nice, creative alternative rock/folk blend. It's very relaxing and enjoyable.

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Sep 05 2021

The lyrics and vocals on this album are incredibly gorgeous ;-;

Country Life by Roxy Music
Sep 06 2021

The height of glam rock, and my favorite Roxy album so far! "Bitter-Sweet" is epic!

Synchronicity by The Police
Oct 02 2021

I love the space-rock energy of this album. The singles aren't the strongest tracks in my opinion, but the instrumentals on here are pretty great.

Who's Next by The Who
Oct 03 2021

It's not my favorite Who era/album, but it still has some real classic bangers ("Won't Get Fooled Again" is iconic!)

Sound Affects by The Jam
Oct 04 2021

I really like this album, especially "Boy About Town"! It's got a perfect new-wave sound.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Oct 05 2021

Absolutely PERFECT album. Genuinely one of the greatest achievements in rock, and music in general. One of my favorites!!!

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
Oct 06 2021

A downright extraordinary album. Jimi was insanely creative and talented, it's incredible!!

Elastica by Elastica
Oct 08 2021

I really liked this album, it had a such a cool sound. I love the britpunk aesthetic a lot, and I appreciate the influence this had.

Dust by Screaming Trees
Oct 09 2021

I thought the genre blending on this album was nice (I liked the country influence!) but it wasn't very memorable.

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Oct 10 2021

This is definitely an album.

One World by John Martyn
Oct 11 2021

So breezy, smooth, and creative. Loved it!

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Oct 13 2021

I love the blues/pop blend, and "Over, Under, Sideways, Down" is so good!

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Oct 14 2021

Masterpiece!!! Poetic, threaded with amazing influences, and loaded with some of Kendrick's best bars.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Jan 04 2022

It's not "Raw Power", but it's still raw, groovy, and classic. "Lust for Life" is pretty good, but I completely forgot about "The Passenger", it's one of my favorites by Iggy!

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Jan 05 2022

I love the singles, and the other songs were not as dull as I expected; there's some genuinely great 80s rock songs on here that aren't "Living on a Prayer"!

Faith by George Michael
Jan 06 2022

I don't -love- the production, but it's still a very charming album. The last track is pretty great, I even like it more than the title track!

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Jan 07 2022

Smooth, emotional, and creative. I love it, I just love it!

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Jan 09 2022

Really fun and heartfelt rock/spoken word stuff. The opening track was the perfect start to this album, I loved it!

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
Jan 10 2022

A lot of fun, and super energetic and creative. I just wish a lot of the songs were looonger!

American Idiot by Green Day
Jan 11 2022

Absolute CLASSIC. Like, wow. A lot of these songs hold up so well, they capture the epic emotions and paradoxically small scale of the suburbs. Beautiful!

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Jan 12 2022

I like this album! The songs range from really vibe-y, synthy, smooth jams, to just-ok synthpop songs, and its perfect background music. I listened to both the English side and the French side of this and I preferred the French side slightly, but I love the French language so I'm biased hehe.

Yeezus by Kanye West
Jan 13 2022

I LOVE this album. A lot. Too much. Like, it isn't perfect and a few songs are just fine (e.g. Hold My Liquor and Guilt Trip) but when it hits it really hits. Some of my all-time favorite ye tracks come off of this album (New Slaves, Bound 2, Black Skinhead, Blood on the Leaves, in that order) and the whole things is just a vibe. I'm In It and On Sight are pretty good, too. It just encapsulates ye's attitude and lo-fi era perfectly (I Am a God) and the lyrics are consistently hilarious and iconic. It's just. Great.

Da Capo by Love
Jan 14 2022

Now THIS is the combination of psychedelic, heavy rock, folk, and baroque (dig that harpsichord solo!) that the 60s is known for, I love it!

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Jan 15 2022

I don't think The Rolling Stones can quite pull of the range of genres they reach for in this album, but it's still quite good! I'm not the biggest fan of their attempts at slow songs, but I understand those songs' popularity.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Jan 17 2022

Pretty sweet album, I love the vibe. RIP Lemmy.

The Bends by Radiohead
Jan 18 2022

It's not "Kid A", but I love a lot of tracks on here, especially the title track. And Radiohead always knows how to make a great closer!

Fragile by Yes
Jan 19 2022

Almost half a century later and these songs still go hard. The sheer VIRTUOSITY on display here is astonishing. Like, that heavy-ass intro on "Heart of the Sunrise"? Those syncopated drums on "Long Distance Runaround"?? My mind is EXPANDING!!!

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
Jan 20 2022

Stan Kraftwerk. Kraftwerk RULES. I could hear and FEEL the neon lights in "Neonlicht". Ultra beautiful, slick, and futuristic, even 43 years later!!!

Be by Common
Jan 21 2022

So SO smooth and beautifully produced. It's soulful, conscious rap, and I loved the features!

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Jan 22 2022

Beautiful and ultra hygge. Autumn vibes, folky tunes, I love it.

Jan 23 2022

I love revisiting this classic. It's so dreamy and dense and just perfect!!

Is This It by The Strokes
Jan 24 2022

This album is full of refreshing, oddly moving early 2k rock; it's just my cup of tea!

All Directions by The Temptations
Jan 25 2022

Ultra smooth! The vocals on these tracks are downright heavenly!! Especially on "The First Time Ever" and "Do Your Thing". "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" still slaps, too!

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Feb 01 2022

This is so weird and artsy I love it. The instrumentation is prog-y and orchestral, it sounds amazing.

461 Ocean Boulevard by Eric Clapton
Feb 02 2022

"I Shot the Sheriff" is a nice cover, but the majority of these tracks didn't speak to me!

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Feb 03 2022

This was a pretty interesting RnB album, I appreciate the narrative elements woven into it.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Feb 04 2022

The contrast between the roughness of the guitar and the vocals and the more raspy, soft tracks is so euphoric. "Chapel Hill" and "Drunken Butterfly" are especially beautiful!

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Feb 05 2022

I love how heavy yet sweet this album is. "Jane Says" is actually one of my new favorite songs now. It's just so harsh and sentimental. The whole album sounds great!

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Feb 06 2022

There are some super lovely tracks on here, like "The Pearl", and Emmylou's voice is quite nice—the album is just waaay too long, and it feels like it drags on forever by the time the last, like, 6 tracks come in. Cut this in half and it's easily an 8/10 for me, but the length and monotony of the tracks really drags the whole experience down.

Coles Corner by Richard Hawley
Feb 07 2022

These tracks are so beautiful and epic, I especially loved "Born Under a Bad Sign". It had incredible instrumentation and, like the other tracks on here, the vocals were quite nice!

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Feb 08 2022

Wow what a cool, fun trip-hop jam! Some of these tracks were entrancing, like "Your Lucky Day in Hell" and the title track!

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Feb 09 2022

Oooo boy now this is a certified classic. Ocean has clearly already established the mainstays of his discography by this point, with the evocative yet sensitive lyrics and achingly beautiful vocals that underpin each song. "Pyramids" is just plain epic. I love this album!!!

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Feb 10 2022

Blissed out and atmospheric genius. T.D. is really something special, it almost reminds of side B of Bowie's "Low" in its impeccable synth compositions.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Feb 11 2022

I find this style of smooth RnB a little monotonous, the best parts of the album for me were when the formula got shaken up a little bit, like on "Breakdown". Everything else was just fine, but it just isn't impactful or bold enough to catch my attention, just kinda slides off me. Mariah is a great singer, though.

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Feb 12 2022

These aren't my preferred Jane's Addiction songs, but this is still a solid album. "No One's Leaving" is great, and "Classic Girl" is sweet!

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Feb 13 2022

The rest of this album is pretty tight, but "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" goes so hard to this day. That song is epic!

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Feb 14 2022

One of my top Black Sabbath albums, St. Vitus Dance is still a favorite of mine by them!

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Feb 15 2022

Charles is top-tier in this album, and some of the beautiful performances I've heard from him are on this album! Especially "Come Rain or Come Shine" and "Am I Blue"!

Feb 16 2022

This album is really underrated, I hadn't heard of it before! The performances are sooo smooth and infectious, they're amazing!

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Feb 17 2022

This is album is so sooo beautiful! The combination of soul and avant-garde is downright heavenly!

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 18 2022

Not a genre/style that resonates with me, but some of the performances were quite moving. Particularly in "Mary's Place", I loved the vocals!

First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans
Feb 19 2022

Immediate favorite! This is a magical discovery! "Lovefool" has been one of my favorite songs for a while, and the "Iron Man" cover is ill. Every song IS my favorite song, but I'll listen to "Your New Cuckoo" obsessively. And check out more of their work. Pretty great!

Feb 20 2022

The sheer force of personality and charm of Nirvana made this really enjoyable, and I can't get enough of "Come as You Are" live! It sounds amazing, and their covers are really solid too (I love a Bowie cover!)

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Feb 21 2022

I'm surprised I've never head of this artist! The songs have exciting instrumentation and the vocal performance is very moving! Especially in songs like "If You Need Me"!

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Jul 04 2022

A sweet idea for a novelty album, boasted by its 70s era earnest corniness. The song they sampled in that one Fresh Prince episode is on here so that rocks. This would be rated much higher if everything on Side B wasn't so mid! Side A slaps hard, though.

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Jul 05 2022

Absolute MASTERPIECE. Oh boy. This is one of the most breakneck, flawlessly funky rap albums ever. I'm convinced "Scenario" is the most fun I'll ever have listening to a rap song. "Everything Is Fair" is also a highlight, and features one of the MANY heart-stoppingly infectious samples/instrumentals on this album. Perfect!

The White Album by Beatles
Jul 06 2022

Probably the wildest that any Beatles album got, and I love it to pieces. "Happiness is a Warm Gun" is still one of their most addictive, mystifying songs. "Blackbird" is one of the Beatles' best songs ever, and "Yer Blues" is an interesting excursion into a new genre for the group. "Piggies" is downright haunting. The whole thing just rules, I still think about years after my first listen!

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
Jul 07 2022

The melody on "Lem Gi" is surprisingly moving and vibrant! That one and "Ndelorel" sounded funnily like N64 music, which is fitting considering the year this was released :U Very cool!

American Beauty by Grateful Dead
Jul 08 2022

I'm apathetic. I like classic rock but this is just hippie spiel.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Jul 09 2022

Compared to Young's other work, this was a little underwhelming on account of the lack of creativity in the vocal delivery, which was one of my favorite elements of his songs. It's still solid, though!

Jul 10 2022

I hadn't heard "Nothing Compares to U" in it's entirety before this, so I enjoyed hearing it in full. The vocals are haunting on the closing track, and I love the singular voice Sinead has!

Foxbase Alpha by Saint Etienne
Jul 11 2022

The 2k French triphop sound this album has is soooo dope. I live for "Kiss and Make Up". Gonna make that my alarm for a while, actually ;3;

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Jul 12 2022

Not the best Led Zep, but funky as hell—way funkier than it has any right being! I forgot how much I liked "The Wanton Song".

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
Jul 13 2022

Absolutely beautiful, a lot of these tracks are perfect. "All These Years" and "Me and a Gun" are proof that music can literally break me.

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Jul 14 2022

In love with the lyricism on "Furry Sings the Blues", and "Refuge of the Roads" is pretty dang groovy!

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Jul 15 2022

Swag af trip-hop infused lounge sounds. Brb gonna blast this from my poolside cabana v

Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jul 16 2022

It's ok. Other than the 2 singles I'd heard previously, "You Oughta Know" and "Ironic", I don't know why this album resonated with so many people, idk

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Jul 17 2022

I am HERE to stan "I Want You to Want Me" and "Surrender" ONLY!!!

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Jul 18 2022

Absolutely perfect. The title epic-length track holds up, I could listen to it forever despite its length. Some of my favorite instrumentation on a prog song!

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Sep 08 2022

A little less consistent than his previous outings, but quite good nonetheless. The level of storytelling and the beauty of the soulful instrumentals is still on point. Love Marvin!

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Sep 09 2022

For me, Missy is at her best taking cues from hip-hop rather than RnB. I'm just not a big fan of the contemporary RnB/urban sound, though I can appreciate it. It's no coincidence that all of my favorite tracks on here, minus "Play That Beat", have a really good feature. The highlights for me were Jay's feature and TLC's tribute to Lisa and other musicians who have passed, the rest I can take or leave.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Sep 10 2022

Incredible album with a unique, morose sensibility...and perfect timing : )

Sep 11 2022

Peaceful, exciting, and delightfully complex. I'm glad learned about this band, they provide Can levels of bliss. "The Taut and Tame" blew me away.

Let's Stay Together by Al Green
Sep 12 2022

Beautiful, soulful, smooth album by the king. Title track is a banger 24/7 365 baby!

Dookie by Green Day
Sep 13 2022

Welcome to paradise, baby

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Sep 14 2022

We get it you're vegan...just kidding, this one is pretty good. A little more inconsistent than my favorite works by them, but there are still stand-outs here and there, like "I Want the One I Can't Have" and "Nowhere Fast".

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
Sep 15 2022

So sweet, I love the nostalgic tone, especially on "Burning" and "Red Eyes".

At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Sep 16 2022

This is the realest, coolest live jazz album ever. It really subverts my expectations about live jazz from this era, but that made it way more memorable.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Sep 17 2022

It's ok but not a genre that's exciting to me anymore :/

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Sep 19 2022

Pretty and earnest, but a little too acoustic for me. Goodbye Sunday is a hit though!

High Violet by The National
Sep 20 2022

Big big fan of these moody, melodic alt rock vibes. Kinda gives me an Interpol feeling...

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jan 06 2023

These are GORGEOUS, especially "No More Trouble" and "400 Years"!! The lyrics/melodies are soulful yet foreboding, and the Jamaican rhythms remind me of sunnier days...

This Year's Model by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Jan 07 2023

Man I LOVE Costello's singing, and the instrumentation on "Living in Paradise" and "The Beat" is great. "Lipstick Vogue" has insane energy, one of my favorite songs of his.

90 by 808 State
Jan 08 2023

Now THIS I can really jam to. 808080808 goes hard af, "Sunrise" is pure bliss, and "Cobra Bora" sounds like a 90's Sonic stage. That's good stuff right there.

Destroyer by KISS
Jan 09 2023

Yeah sorry I can't stand this : / "Great Expectations" was just *shudders*

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jan 10 2023

Not my favorite work by the band. It's cool, but it doesn't remotely reach the heights of IV or even their debut.

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
Jan 11 2023

A really cool jazz-centric entry from Scott-Heron, but no where near the genius of his spoken word stuff. Still good, though.

Jan 12 2023

I admire the glam influence but this is too post-punk for me sorry :/

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
Jan 13 2023

I'm not a big fan of this genre, but Tonight and Queen of Eyes were quite nice.

Disintegration by The Cure
Jan 14 2023

SO ethereal and beautiful I love it...Lullaby is *_* gorgeous. One of the most perfect songs they ever made.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Jan 15 2023

Heavy af this totally rips!! I like it for the same reason Led Zep 1 is my favorite LZ album, I can't get enough of those heavy riffs!

Jan 16 2023

I enjoyed this much more than previous Fall albums I checked out, it actually made me laugh a bit. Loved Rebellious Jukebox and the "SIX MINUTES" in Music Scene was funny.

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Jan 21 2023

Straight classics on here! I love It's A Sin especially. A little underwhelming compared to my memory of it, but still hits.

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Jan 22 2023

Absolute perfection. Bliss. Incredible. The title track is genuinely one of the most gorgeous compositions ever put to record. Now THIS is symphonic rock at it's finest. VU alum >>>

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Jan 23 2023

Some absolute classics and some knockout covers on here. Who's That Lady has infinite airplay for a reason. And that Summer Breeze cover? Blissful. Peaceful. Unbothered. Unhurried. Amazing.

Suede by Suede
Jan 24 2023

Dang this is so glam-y, I never would've guessed it was a 90's Britpop boom band. Gotta be one of my fav sub-genres fr!

The Soft Bulletin by The Flaming Lips
Jan 25 2023

WOW this is one of the most creative, moody, and beautiful albums I've heard! Waitin' for a Superman, A Spoonful Weighs a Ton, and The Spiderbite Song, they're all just...wow! Flaming Lips > Radiohead, change my mind!

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Jan 26 2023

The beats on this are unbelievable. Some of them hit me real hard, and some of them are just so creative, energetic, or out of the left field. Red Alert is an especially great track!

John Prine by John Prine
Jan 27 2023

Powerful country-folk, I was especially moved by "Sam Stone" and "Angel From Montgomery" :'( They're all so sad.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Jan 28 2023

A dreamy, spacey, and unique iteration on the Radiohead sound; I really appreciated the jazz/brass elements they incorporated into their sound. "You and Whose Army?" and "Morning Bell / Amnesiac" were so good!!

Led Zeppelin III by Led Zeppelin
Jan 29 2023

Never was my favorite Zep album—sorry! I know critics love this one but the debut has always been my go-to, along with 4. I was never a fan of acoustic music, and that sound doesn't really do Zep any favors here. Friends is forgettable, That's the Way is downright a *skip*, and Hats off to Roy Harper is borderline cultural appropriation (but really, isn't most of their work?) Since I've Been Loving You is the real stand-out here for me, followed by Immigrant Song and, funnily enough, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp (I just want to hug a dog whenever I hear it, y'know?)

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Jan 30 2023

The tragic charm of a bygone lounge crooner, weaving tales of lost love and a childhood scathed. "Next" hit me especially hard, and "Come Next Spring" was a perfectly bittersweet closer.

Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Jan 31 2023

This brand of edgebro 80s rock has really lost it's hold on me since my childhood, I gotta say! The closer is really cool though, never heard that one before.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Feb 01 2023

Hey I like this one. It's easy to see why a lot of the tracks on here have less cultural staying power than his bigger hits, but it's a formidable debut to say the least. "Money Honey" and his cover of "I Got a Woman" struck me as particularly charismatic.

Feb 03 2023

Dope beats by Underworld. It's not their best album, but tracks like "Pearls Girl" make a great case for it.

...And Justice For All by Metallica
Feb 04 2023

I liked this way more than I expected, considering I tend to dislike the bulk of later Metallica albums I've heard. "Frayed Ends of Sanity" and a few others had really cool riffs, with "One" as outlier, standing out as the worst track on the whole thing.

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Feb 05 2023

This had some bold and experimental points, and I dig the psychedelic feel of some of the songs. A little low-key for me, but still nice.

Central Reservation by Beth Orton
Feb 06 2023

A super satisfying and moving blend of singer-songwriter soul, emotional lyricism, and a taste of breezy 90s production. Pretty good!

Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Feb 07 2023

CCR have a cool style and the Heard It Through the Grapevine cover was pretty solid but, in the end, it's not my favorite style of rock

Elephant by The White Stripes
Feb 08 2023

Those siblings sure can rock. Instant classic!

Histoire De Melody Nelson by Serge Gainsbourg
Mar 03 2023

The coolest album ever...the spoken word portions are perfectly executed, and I love the smooth blues-y instrumentation -french chef kiss-

Rio by Duran Duran
Mar 05 2023

Watch Duran Duran go absolutely HAM on iconic baselines for 42 minutes. A lotta classics on here, My Own Way slaps but it's super underrated

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Apr 25 2026

Multiphasic magic, especially Band on the Run, Jet, and Let Me Roll It. Picasso’s Last Words is what my soul needed fr

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Apr 26 2026

Nostalgic and hella solid jangle pop

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Apr 27 2026

A fucking gut punch

Nevermind by Nirvana
Apr 28 2026

Legendary…In Bloom remains one of my favorite songs of ALL TIME

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