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Album	You	Global	Diff
All Hail the Queen Queen Latifah	5	2.87	+2.13
Nothing's Shocking Jane's Addiction	5	3.17	+1.83
Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black Public Enemy	5	3.23	+1.77
S&M Metallica	5	3.26	+1.74
British Steel Judas Priest	5	3.29	+1.71
It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back Public Enemy	5	3.37	+1.63
...And Justice For All Metallica	5	3.43	+1.57
Sign 'O' The Times Prince	5	3.45	+1.55
Oar Alexander 'Skip' Spence	4	2.46	+1.54
Antichrist Superstar Marilyn Manson	4	2.47	+1.53

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
Smokers Delight Nightmares On Wax	1	2.91	-1.91
Picture Book Simply Red	1	2.88	-1.88
Vanishing Point Primal Scream	1	2.82	-1.82
Parallel Lines Blondie	2	3.76	-1.76
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness The Smashing Pumpkins	2	3.67	-1.67
Violent Femmes Violent Femmes	2	3.49	-1.49
Aja Steely Dan	2	3.47	-1.47
More Songs About Buildings And Food Talking Heads	2	3.42	-1.42
Blur Blur	2	3.33	-1.33
Brilliant Corners Thelonious Monk	2	3.33	-1.33

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Artist	Albums	Average
Metallica	2	5
Public Enemy	2	5

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It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

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Aja

Steely Dan · 39 likes

2/5

Even trying to have an open mind, I spent the majority of the album hoping it would end soon. Each song was followed by another somehow even less interesting.

Vanishing Point

Primal Scream · 11 likes

1/5

I hate this fucking album so much.

A Short Album About Love

The Divine Comedy · 8 likes

2/5

Hated it at first, but some of the lyrics grew on me. Still don't need it in my life.

Nothing's Shocking

Jane's Addiction · 3 likes

5/5

This album just flat out rocks. This was a bit of a game changer in the 90s and has some really great songs. Perry Farrell is such a weird guy, but has some really witty and catchy lyrics. I come back to this album from time to time and will likely continue to do so for years to come.

S&M

Metallica · 3 likes

5/5

Nearly perfect. It's not an album I listen to often, but it's always a treat when I do.

1-Star Albums (3)

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Eliminator

ZZ Top

4/5

Violent Femmes

2/5

A few good songs, but not a repeat listen for me.

Chirping Crickets

Buddy Holly & The Crickets

3/5

Turns out music did not in fact die on the day of his death.

Live And Dangerous

Thin Lizzy

3/5

A very compelling live performance of music I find less compelling. Some great songs in here, Thin Lizzy just never grabbed and held my attention.

Off The Wall

Michael Jackson

4/5

First time I have listened to this album in full. Several classic songs, but I'm looking forward to some of Jackson's even better albums.

Picture Book

Simply Red

1/5

The beauty of this 1,001 albums project is it forces me to listen to a lot of music I have never heard before, even including this dogshit album. Regretfully, this also likely means I'll have to suffer through at least one Nickelback album, since they are likely somehow less bad than this album. The bright side is I never need to hear these songs ever again. And, God willing, likely won't.

Savane

Ali Farka Touré

3/5

Might be a decent album for background noise, otherwise I don't see myself listening to it much more.

Everything Must Go

Manic Street Preachers

3/5

Electric Warrior

T. Rex

4/5

Really enjoyed this album. "Get It On" has always been a fun song, but the whole album is a pretty easy listen.

Vento De Maio

Elis Regina

2/5

Meh

Thriller

Michael Jackson

5/5

Blur

2/5

Eh, this is the most I haven listened to this band. Song 2 was always fun, but I doubt I ever have a desire to listen to much more of their stuff.

Surf's Up

The Beach Boys

4/5

Stand!

Sly & The Family Stone

4/5

Really fun and uptempo album with some classic songs. I'll be listening to it again.

Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren

4/5

All Hail the Queen

Queen Latifah

5/5

This album is great from start to finish.

Faith

George Michael

4/5

Really enjoyed this album, first time listening to it.

Highway 61 Revisited

Bob Dylan

4/5

I have to be in the right mood to listen to and fully appreciate Bob Dylan. Unfortunately, I was not at the time of this listen. I have heard the album before and do enjoy it, so I'll circle back to it again when the time is right.

Antichrist Superstar

Marilyn Manson

4/5

It's been decades since I have heard this full album, and it's not as good a si recall. Plenty of great songs, but I still prefer Portrait of an American Family and Mechanical Animals.

Parallel Lines

Blondie

2/5

A few well known songs, but I was underwhelmed by the album as a whole.

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

4/5

I rather enjoyed this album, but it's definitely for boning down. I lit some candles to set the mood.

Oar

Alexander 'Skip' Spence

4/5

Surprised by how much I enjoyed this album I had never heard of. Perfect soundtrack for an early morning walk at sunrise.

Dub Housing

Pere Ubu

3/5

Sufficiently weird.

Rejoicing In The Hands

Devendra Banhart

2/5

Boring.

Go Girl Crazy

The Dictators

3/5

Fun, would listen to again.

Brilliant Corners

Thelonious Monk

2/5

Jazz is boring.

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

3/5

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake

Small Faces

3/5

A bit of a strange album, but the music is pretty decent.

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

3/5

Pretty good front to back. Could have done without the last song, or it could have been shortened up significantly. Doubt I listen to the whole thing again, but I wouldn't turn it off if it came on.

S&M

Metallica

5/5

Nearly perfect. It's not an album I listen to often, but it's always a treat when I do.

Billion Dollar Babies

Alice Cooper

4/5

Some of Alice's biggest songs are on this classic album. Always fun to revisit old shock rock.

Live!

Fela Kuti

4/5

This would have been so insanely fun to see performed live. As always, Ginger Baker on the drums does not disappoint.

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix

4/5

Not my favorite Hendrix album, but solid all the way through.

Repeater

Fugazi

3/5

Haven't heard this album all the way through before, but it is worth a few more listens for sure.

MTV Unplugged In New York

Nirvana

4/5

Good live album with some decent covers. Nirvana is overrated, but this is a classic performance.

Beyond Skin

Nitin Sawhney

3/5

Weird album. Didn't hate it, didn't love it. Don't need it.

Astral Weeks

Van Morrison

3/5

It's fine.

Can't Buy A Thrill

Steely Dan

3/5

Would probably be more enjoyable sitting on a patio in the hot sun with some scotch and a cigar. Otherwise, I can't think of when I would ever want to hear this whole album again.

Sunshine Superman

Donovan

3/5

Pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this album. I was not expecting it to be so psychedelic. I'll have to remember to circle back to it later for another listen. Sitar owns.

On The Beach

Neil Young

4/5

Brilliant songwriting. I don't often enough listen to Neil's work.

Elastica

2/5

The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd

4/5

An iconic album that one never tires of listening to. It's only flaw are some of the long, instrumental segues and lead-ins that don't necessarily add much to the album.

Live At The Harlem Square Club

Sam Cooke

4/5

With The Beatles

Beatles

3/5

While I think The Beatles are the most overrated band of all time, their influence on music is undeniable. And for what it is, their music isn't bad. It's fine. I won't go out of my way to listen to this album or most of their other stuff, but I won't turn it off as I mow my lawn to it.

Hunky Dory

David Bowie

4/5

Classic Bowie. He was such a unique talent, and it's on full display here.

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter

The Incredible String Band

3/5

Odd album that I found myself surprised by how much I enjoyed some songs.

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

2/5

Meh.

Tragic Songs of Life

The Louvin Brothers

4/5

A bit of a nostalgic album for me, as I remember some of these songs from visiting my grandma as a kid. Simple, but fantastic songwriting and storytelling.

My Generation

The Who

4/5

A classic album, but not quite yet fully developed into musical trailblazers they are remembered as. Too much of a boy band pop influence on this album, and it only gets a 4 because their next several albums are all 5s.

Back to Mystery City

Hanoi Rocks

3/5

Rock 'N Soul

Solomon Burke

3/5

It's not terrible, I just don't need it.

The Visitors

ABBA

4/5

Enjoyed this album more than I expected.

Tres Hombres

ZZ Top

4/5

This album rocks. LA Grange is just such a classic road trip song, and the rest of the album provides a wonderful soundtrack for it too. Nothing to skip here.

A Short Album About Love

The Divine Comedy

2/5

Hated it at first, but some of the lyrics grew on me. Still don't need it in my life.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins

2/5

I have never understood the lore of this album. There's several great and even iconic songs, outnumbered only by a lot of unnecessary songs. It's a chore to get through the whole album in one listen.

Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys

3/5

Listened to this album for the first time a few years ago and loved it. It's still a joy to hear.

Truth And Soul

Fishbone

2/5

Pretty funky, but nothing too memorable here.

Fragile

Yes

4/5

Brilliant progressive rock, and I'm surprised I have never heard this whole album. I'll be spending more time with Yes in the near future.

Aja

Steely Dan

2/5

Even trying to have an open mind, I spent the majority of the album hoping it would end soon. Each song was followed by another somehow even less interesting.

Will The Circle Be Unbroken

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

2/5

Good storytelling, but too long and I lost interest several times.

Fire Of Love

The Gun Club

4/5

I was familiar with a couple songs through covers, but never heard the original or this whole album. Really enjoyed it.

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols

4/5

Classic album that had a revolutionary impact on music.

Germs

3/5

Never heard of this band or any of the songs. I'm enjoying some of this old punk.

Led Zeppelin

5/5

Imagine you are in 1969 and you turn this album for the first time. Your mind would be absolutely blown. Bonzo's drumming still blows my mind 50 years later. Also, sex noises by Robert Plant. Flawless album, and as always, was a genuine joy to listen to again.

Happy Trails

Quicksilver Messenger Service

3/5

New band and album to me, but I enjoyed most of the songs. Some felt real jam bandy, but was easy to listen to.

Music For The Jilted Generation

The Prodigy

3/5

Not really my type of music, but it is listenable. The influences this album and group had is unquestionable, and even big bands like Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails and Fear Factory would have sounded a lot different without the industrial electronic sounds of The Prodigy.

Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black

Public Enemy

5/5

Classic album by the pioneers. Virtually flawless.

Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches

Happy Mondays

3/5

Olympia 64

Jacques Brel

3/5

It's fine, even beautiful at times. But I don't need it and probably won't ever listen to it again.

Goo

Sonic Youth

2/5

Meh, largely forgettable.

The Doors

3/5

I get The Doors were a big deal. I get they influenced a whole lot of people in their day and since. But I don't know if I can ever be so under the influence of either drugs or alcohol to make their music not be boring as hell. The organ is too fucking loud on every song. I'll round up the score to the next star for the Oedipus Complex part in the final song.

Your Arsenal

Morrissey

3/5

Energetic album. Wouldn't mind hearing it again.

Jack Takes the Floor

Ramblin' Jack Elliott

2/5

Pass. Not for me.

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac

4/5

Beautiful album that is a super easy listen.

Ragged Glory

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

4/5

Driven more by electric guitar than the admittedly little Neil Young I have listened to. I really enjoyed most of the songs.

Joan Baez

2/5

Joan's voice is beautiful, but I struggled to get into this album.

Let's Stay Together

Al Green

3/5

Pretty good soul music, would listen again if I was in the right mood for it.

A Girl Called Dusty

Dusty Springfield

4/5

A remarkable collection of well known songs, many with a Motown influence. Dusty's voice is incredible.

Disraeli Gears

Cream

4/5

Three musical virtuosos in one band, tearing it up. Ginger Baker particularly shines, and it's hard to deny the brilliance of a young Eric Clapton here. Incredible album.

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

4/5

A solid live performance. It would have been pretty wild to see Mr. Brown work a crowd at the peak of his career.

Music From The Penguin Cafe

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

4/5

SUPER chill album. I have never heard of the album or band before this, but I really enjoyed the peacefulness of this album. It's really nice to wind down with before bed. I'll definitely be listening to more of PCO.

Vanishing Point

Primal Scream

1/5

I hate this fucking album so much.

Coat Of Many Colors

Dolly Parton

4/5

Dolly is such a timeless storyteller. Most of her music isn't really for me, but it's still really good music.

White Blood Cells

The White Stripes

3/5

Never quite got the appeal of this band. Some songs are great, most are forgettable. That said, it is listenable.

1984

Van Halen

4/5

Lots of classic songs here. I'm not the biggest VH fan, but it is hard to deny how good some of these songs are and the impact they made on later musicians.

The Atomic Mr Basie

Count Basie & His Orchestra

3/5

I don't care much for jazz, but Count Basie is on another level. This album was easy to get through.

Darklands

The Jesus And Mary Chain

3/5

Bandwagonesque

Teenage Fanclub

2/5

For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music

2/5

A few okay songs, but largely a forgettable album. Some sound heavily influenced by The Doors, which is why this album does not need to be revisited.

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

Public Enemy

5/5

Classic album with so many great songs.

Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert)

Bob Dylan

4/5

Nothing's Shocking

Jane's Addiction

5/5

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Eurythmics

3/5

Fun album that's super easy to listen to.

British Steel

Judas Priest

5/5

This album fucking rocks so hard.

Broken English

Marianne Faithfull

4/5

I'm still surprised a few days later by how much I enjoyed this album, especially listening to it immediately after British Steel. The final song is dirty. I approve.

Smokers Delight

Nightmares On Wax

1/5

Dogshit.

Sign 'O' The Times

Prince

5/5

Nearly flawless album. Politics, bombastic catchy jams, and plenty of funk. Incredible, timeless album.

...And Justice For All

Metallica

5/5

Incredible from start to finish.