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Pornography
The Cure
5 3.32 +1.68
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
5 3.36 +1.64
En-Tact
The Shamen
4 2.43 +1.57
Black Metal
Venom
4 2.47 +1.53
Blackstar
David Bowie
5 3.48 +1.52
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LTJ Bukem
4 2.53 +1.47
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David Bowie
5 3.54 +1.46
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Germs
4 2.54 +1.46
Heroes
David Bowie
5 3.61 +1.39
Young Americans
David Bowie
5 3.62 +1.38

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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
2 3.95 -1.95
Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers
2 3.68 -1.68
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
2 3.65 -1.65
Chelsea Girl
Nico
1 2.63 -1.63
Oracular Spectacular
MGMT
2 3.62 -1.62
Licensed To Ill
Beastie Boys
2 3.53 -1.53
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
2 3.53 -1.53
The Wildest!
Louis Prima
2 3.5 -1.5
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
2 3.5 -1.5
Parachutes
Coldplay
2 3.46 -1.46

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Chelsea Girl by Nico

not a fan of her voice. I'm guessing this is held in high regard due to her Warhol / Velvet Underground association? First one in awhile I opened Spotify to see how much was left...

The United States Of America by The United States Of America

who names their band this? Yea this sucks. I mean I appreciate weirdness but it's not good.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers

I started at a 3 but it continued slipping down to a 2. I found myself waiting for it to be over numerous times. I'm not a fan of his vocal style; apparently I can deal with it when hearing a track come on randomly, but over and over on an album... yea no. Scar Tissue is pretty good though.

Truth by Jeff Beck

Perhaps a little generous, but this is getting a 3.5 rounded up. No massive stand out hits but the overall sound is fantastic classic rock without the cheesiness or overplayed aspect of some of the other bands of the time.

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The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
Apr 08 2021

No desire to listen again, but I respect the skill and artistry. Appreciate the educational intro too.

Moon Safari by Air
Apr 09 2021

Very pleasant, great background music.

Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG's
Apr 12 2021

Very good, I recognize some of these from general poo culture and music history.

A Date With The Everly Brothers by The Everly Brothers
Apr 13 2021

This is the 50s/60s style I definitely like. In fact the path Spotify went down after the album finished has been delightful.

New Forms by Roni Size
Apr 15 2021

Hmm, this would be a 2.5 if I could do half stars. Of all the electronic based music I listen to, this would go at the bottom, so I suppose that's a 2.

Marquee Moon by Television
Apr 16 2021

Pretty good. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Different Class by Pulp
Apr 19 2021

Honestly a 4.5. Really liked it, but I hold the 5 stars rating at such a high level it doesn't quite hit it.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Apr 20 2021

Another solid 4.5 that falls to the 4 star rating side, really wish we could do half stars. I'm a little "over" Epic, but the rest is super good. Can't mistake those bass lines for many other bands.

Purple Rain by Prince
Apr 21 2021

The day before his deathiversary too, what timing. I miss albums that were more varied and dynamic like this.

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Apr 22 2021

not a fan of her voice. I'm guessing this is held in high regard due to her Warhol / Velvet Underground association? First one in awhile I opened Spotify to see how much was left...

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Apr 23 2021

Easy 5.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Apr 26 2021

solid 4. More interesting than some techno style albums.

Heartattack And Vine by Tom Waits
Apr 27 2021

I dig the music and instrumentals. Perhaps it's heresy but his iconic voice gets to be a bit much when listening to a whole album.

Future Days by Can
Apr 28 2021

Enjoyable enough, even though it's only four long jam tracks it meanders around in an interesting way that doesn't become too monotonous or droning.

Scum by Napalm Death
Apr 29 2021

*sigh* I mean, there are some parts of the 🎵 music 🎵 that are good. Some. But I just can't on the vocals. I already hate growling style but this is just too much. I knew what I was getting into and yet still... That's two albums in two weeks that have really tried the commitment I made to actually listen to these all the way through.

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
May 03 2021

Pleasant enough. Not something I'd go back to but it had enough variety to stay interesting.

Moondance by Van Morrison
May 04 2021

very pleasant. was considering a 4 until I realized the album ended and it had moved on to playing similar hits from that period.

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
May 05 2021

3.5 if I could, but is definitely more of a 4 than a 3. good music through and through but also sort of just "there".

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
May 06 2021

Quite good, I liked it!

May 07 2021

Another where I wish I has .5 stars, 3.5 felt perfect. Wasn't sure on if it was going to tip to 3 or 4 but a day later and it's a 4. Good variety, good bass lines. Between the background crowd and the left channel / right channel switching, a lot of interesting little flourishes throughout.

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
May 10 2021

it was fun, varied. wasn't sure what to expect but liked it.

May 11 2021

It's nice to hear Otis covering some classics. His voice is just so darn good. I like Sittin' By the Dock of the Bay but I feel like that's all I ever hear.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
May 12 2021

While not exactly an *original* concept, the fact the title track here has been adopted by the Campbell clan at any and all gatherings with a DJ gives this album a minimum of 3 stars. I'd really like to give it a 3.5. The fact that the next day I can only remember the title track and the one that Gettin' Jiggy Wit It ripped off... err I mean sampled... means it falls to the 3 star side. Enjoyable listen though!

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
May 13 2021

gah, another 3.5. It hops up to a 4 because it has that good 50s-ish oldies sound that I like even though it came out in 1964.

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
May 14 2021

Ok, so I was down on this right from the start, mostly because of the last one. But I thought this one was far better and actually enjoyable! He still has that distinctive voice but it's understandable and comes across here as an interesting style compared to annoying in the older album. Nice variety of music, good storytelling. Solid 3. Which is actually a bit problematic as it seems I felt compelled to give the last one a 3. So now they're both a 3 even though this one is far better. I wish I could change the Heartattack and Vine rating to a 2 now.

The Wall by Pink Floyd
May 17 2021

Solid 4 and an easy listen. I appreciate how the entirety of the album works together as essentially one very long singular piece.

Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
May 18 2021

Really not much else to say I haven't already...

May 19 2021

i'd definitely listen to this again. It has that very calm listenable sound Air is known for. I couldn't even tell it was technically a soundtrack other than the couple dialog moments.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
May 20 2021

wish I could give it a 4.5; the only thing that knocks it down to 4 is the repetitiveness *which* I know is kind of Kraftwerk's thing. I do like Computer World a bit better too.

White Light by Gene Clark
May 21 2021

Can't say I've ever heard of Gene Clark, but it was a pleasant enough early 70s sound.

Protection by Massive Attack
May 24 2021

Pleasant enough, though nothing really grabbed my attention.

May 25 2021

hmm, wish I could give it a 3.5, but it's a 3 for me. The cultural significance is important and while I haven't looked at the global, I have a feeling that it's not a great global since it's rap. I almost want to give it a 4 for those meta reasons.

Be by Common
May 26 2021

another example of my need for half ratings. I liked this better than 2Pac's yesterday, but not enough for a 4... Definitely like the more musical tone that parts of this has.

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
May 27 2021

pleasant background music, with enough oddness to be interesting as well.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
May 28 2021

I was excited to see a 50s album, then a *little* less excited when I noticed it was jazz, but sure ok, I don't mind some jazz. Then the first song is the original(?) version of what I find to be one of David Lee Roth's most annoying songs/covers. Not Mr. Prima's fault, but a poor start. But then the next couple seem very gimmicky with too much call and response or cheesy dialog. Another half star nominee, I would love to give it a 2.5; let's see which direction that falls in the morning when it's time to assign stars...

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
May 31 2021

A surprise 4 for me. I wasn't familiar with them but I definitely like. And that cover art is wonderful.

Tapestry by Carole King
Jun 01 2021

This was a pleasant enough 70s styled album. Of course it has a couple all star songs on here which definitely helped solidified this albums place on the list.

Raw Power by The Stooges
Jun 02 2021

A pretty easy 4 to me. Still sounds fantastic today. I'm a little overdone on Search and Destroy but was happy that didn't seem to bring down my listen of the whole album.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Jun 03 2021

I was unfamiliar with them tbh which is a shame. Going in I was very intrigued by the album art. This was great, definite 4 stars. I dig the music and everything, plus the lyrics are fantastic. And in a weird bit of timing, I saw an old concert lineup flyer for a club this morning and the very first band listed was this one. (others: Public Enemy, RATM, Redman, KMFDM, Pantera, No Doubt, FEAR)

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Jun 04 2021

It was, fine? Inoffensive but not particularly memorable.

Mermaid Avenue by Billy Bragg
Jun 07 2021

I mean, it's fine. Not really my jam, but certainly not "bad" enough to get a 2. Sounded a bit too much like modern country.

Skylarking by XTC
Jun 08 2021

3. it's fine, pleasant enough. ends on one of their big songs which gives it a bit of a nice send off.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
Jun 09 2021

i'm back on that half star thing. Definitely liked it and liked it more than a 3, but not quite enough to tip over to 4. More rock than the multitude of 70s and mild rock we've had lately which was a nice change.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Jun 10 2021

3. Good energy to have on while working. I've kind of forgotten most of it here the next day, but I suppose there's nothing wrong with that.

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jun 11 2021

i'd give it a 2.5 if I could. When considering all my other 3s, this doesn't fit there. If most of my 3s came on randomly I'd probably leave them on, but I'd most likely change the playlist if this one started. But I do recognize the musical ability is pretty good so I don't feel great about a 2. Especially because I'm not giving it a 2 just because "ew Coldplay", but it's just not my jam.

Jun 14 2021

A quandary of needing to give two albums the same score even though I clearly like one more than the other. I liked it more than the previous Bragg album but not good enough for a 4 to show that preference in the ratings.

Jun 15 2021

A solid 3. Similar to the last Common one, I enjoy the more musical and jazzy accompaniment. As usual, I'm listening while working so the lyrics don't get as much attention as they should but what I picked up was good.

Jun 16 2021

Solid 3 as is and the the hits came on making it an easy call for a 4.

Kala by M.I.A.
Jun 17 2021

I have to go 2, I could justify a 2.5 even. the back half of the album almost saves it and pushes it to a 3 but I just can't vouch for the first half.

Jun 18 2021

Hmm. I don't like this one as much as The Wall, but I don't feel good about going down to a 3. Iconic album art aside, I don't have that instant association with any of the tracks on this one. There are a couple rippin' guitar solos on this one though!

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Jun 22 2021

Pretty decent and chill. There were a couple tracks that caught my attention and made me start thinking 3.5 or even 4, but that was fleeting.

The La's by The La's
Jun 23 2021

today I learned the name of the band that does There She Goes. I hope they at least got minorly wealthy off all of those 90s movies.

New York Dolls by New York Dolls
Jun 24 2021

4 for sure, would do 4.5 if I could. A couple classic ones in here and just a good rambunctious sound all around.

A Short Album About Love by The Divine Comedy
Jun 25 2021

3 i guess. not really my jam but it wasn't actively bad so I can't really give it a 2. Just not my style, vocals were a little "whiny" which might not be a fair description but is the first word that came to mind.

La Revancha Del Tango by Gotan Project
Jun 28 2021

A solid 3. Agree it's good background music, peppy enough to get a good flow going.

Jun 29 2021

I finally have a 3.5 that gets rounded up to a 4 rather than down the the 3. Some classic things in here absolutely. I did feel their "sound" kind of starts to all feel the same after awhile, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Sheet Music by 10cc
Jun 30 2021

I was excited at the opening guitar riff, but then it got very weird. Wasn't really a fan of the silly vocals at first. Buuut then it won me over with some clever lyrics. 3 it is!

Elastica by Elastica
Jul 01 2021

super good, a solid 4. This could come out today and it would be great.

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Jul 02 2021

A good compliment to Elastica the day before. Solid 4, another example of the best kind of 90s.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Jul 05 2021

decent. I went in expecting a 4 but the ones outside the couple bits hits were just kinda there for me. Still enjoyable though.

Live At The Regal by B.B. King
Jul 06 2021

Super good. The energy from the live show comes through really well too.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Jul 07 2021

2.5? I really am trying to separate the music from what an asshat he is. But even then, the schtick was getting old towards the end.

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Jul 08 2021

3. it's fine for what it is, not particularly stellar but not bad. Tbh I expected to recognize more of the tracks considering his incredible list of hits.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jul 09 2021

4.5 if I could. Obviously the couple big hits but the rest is just as good.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Jul 12 2021

3.5 if I could. But after a second listen it tips over to a 4.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jul 13 2021

It's fine. Nothing I really want to listen to a whole hour of but it's good at least.

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Jul 14 2021

3.25 because it was recorded in SF. It's fine, a couple classic rock hits but nothing in my particular slice of rock.

Jul 15 2021

I'm just not digging this but I can't place why. 2.5 if I could, but I guess it gets a 2 because I can't really say I liked it for a 3.

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Jul 16 2021

it's decent! yea not as brutal as the Nico solo album. She's used sparingly here and somehow her voice sounds alright. The rest is fine, though I still stand by the fact most of the popularity is due to the Warhol clique connection.

Jul 19 2021

3, it was fine. To be honest I don't remember a thing about it a couple days later though...

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Jul 20 2021

3, solid grunge with a great opener.

Madman Across The Water by Elton John
Jul 21 2021

3, it's fine. Tiny Dancer sets a high bar that the rest doesn't really reach.

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
Jul 22 2021

this is an odd one, but I like it. Going from weird accordion sounds to industrial every other track...

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Jul 23 2021

3 I guess. I'd consider a 2.5, but I can't bump it down to a 2. "If It's in You" almost broke me, what a long 2 minutes.

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
Jul 26 2021

a rounded up 3.5 (I'd say 3.75 but I'm not about to get into .25s). super grungy which I of course like.

Jul 27 2021

solid 3, this was a fun listen. Nice to hear something from him other than the big video hit.

Jul 28 2021

3, it's fine for background music. Pronouncing Bowie as "Booie" in Destroy Rock & Roll annoyed me.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Jul 29 2021

3. Good quality Aerosmith when it was still more raw rock n roll.

Melodrama by Lorde
Jul 30 2021

It's fine, a 3. Felt a little like what I consider to be generic pop music, which is likely not fair but what can I say.

For Your Pleasure by Roxy Music
Aug 02 2021

3.5.... but I think it's the first one in awhile to tip upwards on the scale. I just don't feel good about only a 3. It has that funky vocal style that's not too grating or in your face, good tunes behind it, really good album.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Aug 03 2021

Perhaps a little generous, but this is getting a 3.5 rounded up. No massive stand out hits but the overall sound is fantastic classic rock without the cheesiness or overplayed aspect of some of the other bands of the time.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Aug 04 2021

Interesting contrast to listen to this right after Jeff Beck. Where that one felt more like just good raw rock n roll, this one seemed more "look how 60s were are". I dunno if that makes sense.

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Aug 05 2021

I'm going to say 3 on this. I wanted it to be higher and it's great background working music, but not quite to a 4.

Aug 06 2021

It's fine, I'm not really the audience. I debated 2.5 or 3, but settled on 3. It does have some good funky music and beats I liked.

The Slider by T. Rex
Aug 09 2021

4, super good rock n roll.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Aug 10 2021

4, not my favorite Priest album but damn good.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Aug 11 2021

I went in expecting a 4 but 3 i guess? 3.5 in reality but I'm not feeling the bump up to 4.

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Aug 12 2021

Gosh I'm usually kind of over Johnny Cash's main music, it's good but it's fawned over so much and if I don't hear Ring of Fire ever again I wouldn't be upset. But listening to this, gosh dang is it good. Gosh.

Aug 13 2021

The one shifted around a lot while listening to it but I ended up on a 4. It got unusual enough while still staying within the realm of dang good.

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Aug 16 2021

Solid 4. Just non-stop good metal without it getting overbearing or overstaying its welcome. Multiple classic tracks too. It's the first in awhile that made me at least consider if it gets a 5.

Pink Flag by Wire
Aug 17 2021

3, it was pretty good! I wasn't familiar with them before this.

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Aug 18 2021

Pretty good. I appreciate them getting right to the point and doing a tight 6 song album.

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
Aug 19 2021

2.5 bumped to a 3 because I did enjoy quite a bit of the instrumentation.

Here's Little Richard by Little Richard
Aug 20 2021

3.5, but I'm not sure yet which way it's going to fall. Pros: the energy is just fantastic. I can't think of many other albums or artists that have the raw energy Little Richard does. Cons: the classic Little Richard screams and WHOOOs got to be a bit much when they're in every song multiple times. I know that's blasphemy and that's just his style, but it made me start to think of that as a gimmick. Ok, the energy tips it to a 4.

All Directions by The Temptations
Aug 23 2021

3. classic group and enjoyed listening, but rating any higher would have been due to the name value, not the actual album. Enjoyable enough!

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Aug 24 2021

Easy 4. I thought there would be more of the classic hits on here since it's one of the classic album art examples, but still good.

Ramones by Ramones
Aug 25 2021

easy 4. probably a 4.5 but I can't get it to a 5 with how monotonous the vocals are (blasphemy, I know).

4, probably another 4.5. Kind of similar, I find the vocals to get grating after awhile. But there's undoubtedly some incredible tracks on here. what a back to back combo with the Ramones, eh?

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Aug 27 2021

4.5, rounded down unfortunately. It's a wonderful album, but when I compare it to other Bowie albums there are other ones I like more. So I have to save the 5 for those...

xx by The xx
Aug 30 2021

3. it's pretty good, very pleasant. That said on Monday I don't remember it...

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Aug 31 2021

this was pretty good! just enough world music content to be interesting with some very good singing.

Bluesbreakers by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
Sep 01 2021

Pretty good blues actually, I enjoyed! Very easy listen.

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Sep 02 2021

this is the sound I think of when looking for classic rock. Quite good, 3.5 for sure.

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Sep 03 2021

3. good songwriting as usual, though the trademark Springsteen voice gets a little much when listening to an entire album.

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Sep 06 2021

3.5 if I could. Never really listened to Lenny Kravitz beyond the singles but this was really good.

Dummy by Portishead
Sep 10 2021

gah, another 3.5. I'm not sure about leaning to a 4, but in comparison to some recent 3s I definitely like this more. I suppose these numeric ratings are always in a bit of flux and bound to be awarded within the context of what's been listened to recently.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sep 13 2021

I started at a 3 but it continued slipping down to a 2. I found myself waiting for it to be over numerous times. I'm not a fan of his vocal style; apparently I can deal with it when hearing a track come on randomly, but over and over on an album... yea no. Scar Tissue is pretty good though.

Mothership Connection by Parliament
Sep 14 2021

3 I suppose. Definitely enjoyed but not sure I'd seek it out again. Their logo is an all time best too.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Sep 15 2021

Another tough one. I wasn't familiar with and really liked it, so definitely 3.5. As I sit here the next day, I DO actually want to listen to it again, so it's getting a 4. An interesting sound overall, I'm not even quite sure how to describe it. Indie rock I guess, but it doesn't have that worn out generic indie rock sound? It had a touch of weirdness to it. I dunno, pretty good though.

Sep 16 2021

I definitely like this. It felt more energetic and and varied than other funk I frequently come across. another one where context and recent albums come into play. It's a 3.5 for me, but when I compare it to the Parliament from the other day, I liked this a fair bit more. I think I'll bump it to a 4 because of that.

Sea Change by Beck
Sep 17 2021

So Beck is one of those that I never really "got". Sure there was a good single or two but it seems like his music is held in such high regard. I gotta say, this was pretty darn good. Decent variety, not relying on a gimmick or an overused signature sound. 3.5, I can't quite give it a 4 though.

The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Sep 20 2021

I'd say a 3. enjoyable listen even though it's a style I can usually go either way on.

Sep 21 2021

3.5 for sure but which way to go... I really like this style of "oldies" for lack of a better term. And the energy in the live performance make it a lot of fun.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Sep 22 2021

4.5 for sure. So many good tracks on here and pretty much the quintessential grunge sound.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Sep 23 2021

3, it's fine. Here I am the next day having trouble remembering it though...

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Sep 24 2021

Definitely enjoyed this. I liked the first track so much I thought this might make it to a 4, but alas the rest of the album wasn't as memorable.

Ten by Pearl Jam
Sep 27 2021

Hard to give this any lower than a 4. It would be a straight 4 compared to Alice in Chains as a 4.5. Hugely important grunge milestone, though (while unfair to it) was so overplayed that I can't help but be a little numb to it.

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Sep 29 2021

I'll say a 3. It's pleasant enough, though a bit dull. Nothing I plan to revisit but it's not bad.

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Sep 30 2021

4 definitely. A pioneer of industrial and a great album. TV II is a bit grating but the rest is so good.

Oct 01 2021

Hmm, 3.5. The Buzzcocks have a very good sound but I have to say nothing on this particular album is quite memorable to me.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Oct 04 2021

Good ol' classic rock and roll. Deserves a 3.5 but I can't quite get it to a 4.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Oct 05 2021

This was a pretty good listen. I suppose it's a testament to Bob Marley but this didn't grate on me like a lot of reggae does after the 3rd or so track. It deserves a 3.5.

A Seat at the Table by Solange
Oct 06 2021

This was pretty good! Great vocals and had a flow that worked well as music while working.

Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Oct 07 2021

3.5. I wasn't too thrilled, unfairly, because I just thought of Let's Get It On and wasn't looking forward to a whole album of that. But who woulda thought, it's not all that! Nice to hear his legendary voice singing some new-to-me things.

Vespertine by Björk
Oct 08 2021

3. it's Bjork, you know what you're getting when you go into it and this certainly delivered on Bjork. Pleasant to listen to if a bit odd at times.

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Oct 11 2021

3, it was good if not memorable.

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Oct 12 2021

3. decent atmospheric music though it went on longer than I would have liked.

Document by R.E.M.
Oct 14 2021

I sometimes roll my eyes at R.E.M., not so much that they're bad just that I never really saw the greatness so many others talk about. This was a pleasant enough listen, even the big hit that was played on repeat on the radio back in the day

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Oct 15 2021

eh. 2.5. it's new wavy so I thought I'd like it but there was just something off for me, maybe the vocals.

Oct 18 2021

I certainly didn't dislike it but I can't do more than a 3 since I don't really remember it. Definitely on the list for a re-listen though since you said you enjoyed it so much Bob.

Oct 19 2021

i worry album art is more of an afterthought these days. maybe not to the artists but more so for listeners. it's such an important part of the experience. In this case, for me, a negative one. I don't know why but I hate this album art and it's legit having a negative effect on listening to the album.

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish
Oct 21 2021

Well, it's fine. One track that was jusssst hippie style instrumental was getting on my nerves, but tracks with vocals were fine.

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Oct 26 2021

3, pleasant enough instrumental.

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Oct 28 2021

3. It's Frank, legendary voice. Though an entire album of his songs back to back is like ordering an entire dozen of donuts and then realizing this is way too much of a good thing all at once.

Low by David Bowie
Oct 29 2021

Super super good.

Pornography by The Cure
Nov 01 2021

5 stars for sure.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Nov 03 2021

I mean, 5 for sure. Really good album punctuated by the fact it was his last.

Nick Of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Nov 04 2021

3, it's fine. Not my jam normally but an enjoyable dip into an unfamiliar style.

Violator by Depeche Mode
Nov 05 2021

5 and beyond. I'm pretty much over Personal Jesus but there are so many hits on this one. Super super good.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Nov 08 2021

it was decent! As it started I wasn't really into it but it grew on me.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Nov 09 2021

solid 4.5. Her albums are so good, great sound peppered with theming you don't tend to find in non-electronic music.

The Score by Fugees
Nov 10 2021

3.5. This one was a bit tough for me to decide which side of the fence to fall on. The music is so so good. The skits are distracting though and had me reaching for the next track button each time. I recognize those probably mean more to other people so I don't begrudge their inclusion but it does knock it down from a true 4 to a 3.5 for me personally. It breaks up the flow of great music.

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Nov 11 2021

3.5, this was pretty good. I was expecting it to fall a bit more on the hip hop side than the pure 80s vibe it had. Very very tempted to bump to a 4, but would I seek it out to listen again, eh probably not though that's not meant as a slight on the album

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Nov 12 2021

4.5. fantastic fantastic hip hop. The length is perfect too. I thought I'd be annoyed at Walk This Way since it's so so popular and played so much, but nope. It stays just as good as it's always been.

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Nov 15 2021

3, it's fine. I was pretty into it at first but it kind of drug on. I definitely do like this era of music, but I'm finding I need variety to really enjoy it. An entire album from the same band gets to be a bit much of the same sound over and over, I need the variety of different bands from the era. What a baller move though to put your biggest hit as the LAST track on the album, eh?

GREY Area by Little Simz
Nov 16 2021

3. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of backing music and beats, made it an enjoyable listen. The first track had almost an industrial synth backing which grabbed my attention.

Gold by Ryan Adams
Nov 17 2021

3. It's quite fine musically, like usual I didn't catch many of the lyrics but they seemed what you'd expect from Ryan Adams. Fine for a few songs but then just blends together since it's not really my jam.

Kimono My House by Sparks
Nov 18 2021

3, it was decent. Never heard of them and didn't know what to expect based on the album art. A pleasant listen, though not one I'd probably seek out.

Signing Off by UB40
Nov 19 2021

3 I guess, but two hours of this is too much. I'll listen to disc two some other time.

Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson
Nov 24 2021

3.5 for sure. Great sound, energetic, bit of nostalgia.

Sound Affects by The Jam
Nov 25 2021

3, it was fine. Kind of unmemorable? Like, not bad, but I don't think it caught my attention any while playing except for That's Entertainment.

Heroes by David Bowie
Nov 30 2021

5 all the way. It gets a little odd at the end, but I'm totally fine with that. Knock out some rock hits first and then have some fun with it. Obviously it's covered a lot but check out Motorhead's cover of Heroes, it's so good

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Dec 01 2021

3. decent enough, really good at first. I started noticing and getting a little worn out by his style of more talking than singing. That's personal preference I suppose but gets a little much after awhile.

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings
Dec 02 2021

3.5, some good ol' country-ish music. The first track was a little more "zany" than I expected, then settled into the more outlaw country sound.

Dec 03 2021

2. This was apparently before they got popular and dare I say good? Way too floating and experimental to me.

Songs Of Love And Hate by Leonard Cohen
Dec 06 2021

3, pretty decent. I know his strength is in his lyrics so I'm sure I didn't get the full effect of that since I'm listening while working.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Dec 07 2021

pretty good. haven't heard of them before but quite pleasant!

Dec 08 2021

Hey pretty good. Got a little weird towards the end but it's Brian Eno. I was a bit surprised the first half of the album WASN'T as weird as I was expecting.

Dec 09 2021

Yea, it's pretty darn good isn't it? Keeps good energy going, big hits spaced throughout. A classic!

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Dec 10 2021

I dig this. Heaven 17 is a band I never recognize the name for somehow but of course know their hits. I'll tell ya, that album art is somethin' else and I wasn't sure what to expect just from that.

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Dec 13 2021

Another solid album by TV On the Radio. Definitely never were on my radar until the previous album from them that was on the list. Still not quite to the level where I think I'd search and seek them out to listen to, but firmly in the camp of enjoying when I come across them.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Dec 14 2021

pretty good, pleasant background music!

Step In The Arena by Gang Starr
Dec 15 2021

I liked this quite a bit! The backing track / beats / music is quite good and varied enough to keep the album interesting.

American Pie by Don McLean
Dec 16 2021

Pretty decent. American Pie is such a classic and almost overwhelming that even after just listening to this album yesterday I can't really recall much beyond that one.

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Dec 17 2021

nice to hear some of the earlier Iggy that is a little more weird and mellow than more straight up rock/punk.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Dec 20 2021

my god this album art is just fantastic. i'm starting this rating at 4 stars just because of that, let's see if the music keeps it there. Yea it was pretty good all around, I'm keeping it at 4!

The White Album by Beatles
Dec 21 2021

it's a 4 I suppose. I'm not trying to be edgy by not giving it a 5, it's just ok to me. It starts off super strong and then gets a bit forgettable. And personally I've always found that Number 9 track extremely annoying.

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Jan 05 2022

pretty good. not as weird as a expected, nor as pure 90s as I expected. A nice mix of the two. 3.5

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Jan 06 2022

4 for sure. Love their floaty grunge sound. And this album doesn't even have their big hit on on.

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Jan 07 2022

4, this was so good! I feel like I only think of What's Love Got to Do With It is all I think of with her but this album rocked.

Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
Jan 10 2022

4, dang good. the non-hits are excellent too without overstaying their welcome.

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jan 11 2022

3. very pleasant, though nothing i'd go back to in the future I don't believe.

Jan 13 2022

5, I mean come on. There haven't been many other bands that can take music that's pretty heavy and loud, turning it into a beautiful acoustic set. Perfect flow with a couple excellent cover choices throughout. Flawless.

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Jan 14 2022

Quite enjoyable. I know who he is of course but I didn't recognize the bit hit on this album. Not bad though.

Tigermilk by Belle & Sebastian
Jan 17 2022

to be honest, not what I thought Belle & Sebastian sounded like. It was harmless, if a bit boring and plain.

Jan 19 2022

Multiple 10+ min songs (one that's 18!) typically means overstaying its welcome, and "yes" it happened here too. Was fine at first but I was ready for it to be done.

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Jan 20 2022

4? Maybe a 3.5, but I'm going to err on the side of 4 since it's the Stones and all. i feel like I disregard the Stones a lot as I'm sick of their biggest hits. I forget about their earlier ones that have that old raw rock n roll sound like this one.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Jan 21 2022

I mean, it was fine. I don't really remember it here on the next day.

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jan 24 2022

3, 3.5. It was quite pleasant and I hadn't heard of them before.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Jan 25 2022
You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Jan 26 2022

4. Classic lyricist/poet with a great time-worn voice.

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Jan 27 2022

Not that I'm a huge Bee Gees fan, but I'm a bit taken aback by how bad this is. The vocals on some of these songs gave me flashbacks to Nico.

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips
Jan 28 2022

This was pleasant enough. I thought it would be a little over the top but it was more chill than expected.

The Specials by The Specials
Jan 31 2022

3. You know, I went into this expecting to be annoyed. I know, I like ska, I should like The Specials. But turns out I don't like older pure ska that's much more reggae based and tend to roll my eyes when the Specials come on. But you know what, once we got the way overplayed Message to You Rudy out of the way, I enjoyed the rest!

Feb 01 2022

3. pleasant background ambient music. Not as good as what I'd usually put on, but still good.

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Feb 02 2022

who names their band this? Yea this sucks. I mean I appreciate weirdness but it's not good.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 03 2022

4, wonderful album!

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Feb 04 2022

3. pretty good! I did skip through the skits and speeches though.

Arrival by ABBA
Feb 07 2022

4, quite good

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Feb 10 2022

3 i guess. not my jam and I did seriously consider a 2, but her vocal skills kept it at a 3.

The Man Who by Travis
Feb 14 2022

3, yea it was decent if a bit forgettable.

Feb 16 2022

4 I suppose. it is pretty darn good and creative, even if a lot of the lyrics are a bit cringe at this point.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Feb 18 2022

3, it's fine

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Feb 24 2022

4 for sure. Creeping up to 4.5 even.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Feb 25 2022

I'm not a massive Beatles fan but this is one of their better albums in my opinion.

Eagles by Eagles
Mar 03 2022

3.5 or 4

B-52's by The B-52's
Mar 04 2022

2. i guess I'm supposed to like them, they're zany and whatnot. But I find them just annoying.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Mar 07 2022

4.5, I want to give it a 5 but it's just not quite there

Something/Anything? by Todd Rundgren
Mar 08 2022

3 i guess, it was meh but I can't say it was bad.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Mar 11 2022

2, quite bad.

Back To Black by Amy Winehouse
Mar 14 2022

3 i guess. voice and music is great but I'm just stuck on the big hit being about not going to rehab and then, well...

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Mar 22 2022

3 i guess, it was fine

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
Mar 31 2022

4

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Apr 25 2022
Harvest by Neil Young
May 03 2022
Groovin' by The Young Rascals
May 24 2022
Horses by Patti Smith
May 30 2022
Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Jun 14 2022
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Jun 24 2022
S&M by Metallica
Jun 27 2022
Bad by Michael Jackson
Jul 12 2022
Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Jul 25 2022
Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Aug 04 2022
21 by Adele
Aug 09 2022
Mott by Mott The Hoople
Aug 12 2022
Faith by George Michael
Aug 19 2022
Drunk by Thundercat
Aug 22 2022
Dookie by Green Day
Aug 26 2022
m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Sep 07 2022
Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Sep 09 2022
Debut by Björk
Sep 13 2022
Play by Moby
Sep 19 2022
Aja by Steely Dan
Oct 04 2022
Damaged by Black Flag
Oct 07 2022
Boston by Boston
Oct 12 2022
Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Oct 14 2022
Berlin by Lou Reed
Oct 19 2022
En-Tact by The Shamen
Nov 02 2022
GI by Germs
Nov 16 2022
Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Dec 02 2022
Funeral by Arcade Fire
Dec 19 2022
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Dec 30 2022
Vivid by Living Colour
Feb 07 2023
Smile by Brian Wilson
Feb 08 2023
Kid A by Radiohead
Feb 10 2023
Tommy by The Who
Feb 23 2023
Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Feb 27 2023
Murmur by R.E.M.
Mar 20 2023
25 by Adele
Mar 30 2023
2112 by Rush
Apr 26 2023
Manassas by Stephen Stills
Apr 27 2023
Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Jun 13 2023
Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jun 14 2023
Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Jul 25 2023
1977 by Ash
Jul 28 2023
Dare! by The Human League
Aug 02 2023
Very by Pet Shop Boys
Aug 04 2023
OK by Talvin Singh
Aug 21 2023
Blue by Joni Mitchell
Aug 24 2023
Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Sep 14 2023
Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Sep 15 2023
Goo by Sonic Youth
Sep 22 2023
Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Oct 06 2023
So by Peter Gabriel
Oct 12 2023
1989 by Taylor Swift
Oct 27 2023
Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Nov 02 2023
Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Nov 06 2023
Movies by Holger Czukay
Nov 07 2023
D by White Denim
Nov 09 2023
Zombie by Fela Kuti
Nov 13 2023
1999 by Prince
Nov 20 2023
Third by Portishead
Nov 28 2023
Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Nov 29 2023
Cross by Justice
Dec 07 2023
Imagine by John Lennon
Dec 12 2023
Tidal by Fiona Apple
Dec 15 2023
Ys by Joanna Newsom
Dec 28 2023
Elephant by The White Stripes
Jan 03 2024
Survivor by Destiny's Child
Jan 05 2024
Rapture by Anita Baker
Jan 10 2024
Tical by Method Man
Jan 19 2024
Dust by Screaming Trees
Jan 22 2024
1984 by Van Halen
Jan 26 2024
Music by Madonna
Feb 01 2024
Copper Blue by Sugar
Feb 07 2024

Really wish we had half stars so I could give it a 3.5

Suede by Suede
Feb 14 2024
Cut by The Slits
Feb 19 2024
Frank by Amy Winehouse
Feb 21 2024
Odessa by Bee Gees
Feb 28 2024
Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Mar 04 2024
Kenza by Khaled
Mar 18 2024
Kenya by Machito
Mar 26 2024
Sulk by The Associates
Mar 27 2024
Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Mar 28 2024
The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Apr 08 2024
Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Apr 11 2024
Blur by Blur
Apr 18 2024
Chris by Christine and the Queens
Apr 22 2024
Nixon by Lambchop
May 01 2024
Yeezus by Kanye West
May 06 2024
Pump by Aerosmith
May 16 2024
Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
May 17 2024
Scott 4 by Scott Walker
May 27 2024
Live! by Fela Kuti
May 28 2024
Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
May 29 2024
Dirty by Sonic Youth
May 31 2024
Brothers by The Black Keys
Jun 12 2024
Arular by M.I.A.
Jun 13 2024
Arise by Sepultura
Jun 20 2024
KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Jun 28 2024
Green by R.E.M.
Jul 05 2024
Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Aug 15 2024
Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Aug 27 2024
90 by 808 State
Sep 04 2024
Mask by Bauhaus
Sep 19 2024
Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Sep 27 2024
Smash by The Offspring
Oct 04 2024
Closer by Joy Division
Oct 15 2024
Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Oct 17 2024
Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Oct 23 2024
LP1 by FKA twigs
Oct 28 2024
Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Nov 15 2024
Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Nov 19 2024
Rio by Duran Duran
Nov 20 2024
Trio by Dolly Parton
Dec 19 2024
Dry by PJ Harvey
Jan 06 2025
Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Jan 14 2025
Ctrl by SZA
Jan 23 2025
Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Jan 29 2025
Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Apr 03 2025
Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Apr 15 2025
Guero by Beck
Apr 23 2025
Grace by Jeff Buckley
May 07 2025
War by U2
May 15 2025
Crazysexycool by TLC
May 16 2025

Really wish I could give this a 3.5; it deserves more than a 3 but doesn't quite reach my personal criteria for a 4.

Third by Soft Machine
May 28 2025
Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Jun 04 2025
Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Jun 23 2025
Roots by Sepultura
Jun 27 2025
Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Jun 30 2025

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