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You Love More Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
New Boots And Panties Ian Dury	5	2.69	+2.31
90 808 State	5	2.7	+2.3
Odessa Bee Gees	5	2.72	+2.28
Live / Dead Grateful Dead	5	2.82	+2.18
Picture Book Simply Red	5	2.88	+2.12
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake Small Faces	5	2.94	+2.06
Dare! The Human League	5	3.05	+1.95
461 Ocean Boulevard Eric Clapton	5	3.12	+1.88
Screamadelica Primal Scream	5	3.17	+1.83
Miriam Makeba Miriam Makeba	5	3.19	+1.81

You Love Less Than Most

Album	You	Global	Diff
The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails	1	3.34	-2.34
Among The Living Anthrax	1	2.86	-1.86
To Pimp A Butterfly Kendrick Lamar	2	3.62	-1.62
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Dead Kennedys	2	3.27	-1.27
Little Earthquakes Tori Amos	2	3.22	-1.22
Younger Than Yesterday The Byrds	2	3.14	-1.14
OK Computer Radiohead	3	4.11	-1.11
Teenager Of The Year Frank Black	2	3	-1

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Marvin Gaye	2	5

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The Byrds	2, 3, 5

5-Star Albums (36)

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Picture Book

Simply Red · 7 likes

5/5

definitely smooth and not in a lacklustre way. It feels like a lot of love went into this album. Feels like sitting at a bar with a drink and a stranger, just to swap stories and part ways.

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela · 3 likes

5/5

What a great feast of music this is

New Boots And Panties

Ian Dury · 2 likes

5/5

noice

Sunday At The Village Vanguard

Bill Evans Trio · 1 likes

5/5

sophisticated focus music, great for work

Tigermilk

Belle & Sebastian · 1 likes

4/5

I used to love this album when I was younger, it was exactly how I felt. But now the undertone of sadness inherent in the lyrics is a little too painful. Still, one of the better albums out there.

1-Star Albums (2)

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London Calling

The Clash

3/5

It didn’t grab me from the start but I could tell the music would grow on me

Ogden's Nut Gone Flake

Small Faces

5/5

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain

Pavement

3/5

Not sure i would listen to this again...but I only listened to it for a few minutes.

Fishscale

Ghostface Killah

4/5

This was really really good and lyrical with amazing percussion and flow. But man the jokes are really cringe.

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

4/5

yes, a classic. It's like the air I breathe, not exciting, but essential.

Here Are the Sonics

The Sonics

4/5

They were wild!

The Slim Shady LP

Eminem

4/5

fun listen. cringe jokes. great voice. great lyrics. reminds me of school. Marshal is so full of himself it's hilarious, I feel bad for what he went through, yet I don't relate to his personality much. I don't find him as wise or experienced as people say, but he's got guts.

Exile In Guyville

Liz Phair

4/5

she hits an emotional chord like few others do with her lyrics. My natural cynicism is now compounded by emotions.

Miriam Makeba

5/5

really nice voice, and really nice music with a twinge of cynicism in places most joyous

Tellin’ Stories

The Charlatans

3/5

Not sure i'm going to listen to this one again. Nice rock, but a little repetetive for my tastes. maybe a lot of people have copied their style which is why I tire of the music so fast.

Isn't Anything

My Bloody Valentine

3/5

It's okay. I'm just not a fan of the beat in this genre of rock.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

5/5

pretty good I have to say, it's a bit hard to listen to but in a good way. It's like one of those parties that make you uncomfortable cause everyone is doing drugs and making out, but its also very very interesting, and everyone is open and accepting.

James Brown Live At The Apollo

James Brown

5/5

Yeah man, this is good shit. But only when you're already in a good mood. Which I typically am not. 5 stars though, what a legend.

Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs

Derek & The Dominos

5/5

It was nice...I was tempted to give it 4 stars, but its about as good if not better than Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Melody A.M.

Röyksopp

5/5

Dayuuuuum I know this tune "Eple", so it came from THIS album! I think I enjoyed this album the most out of all the others.

Aladdin Sane

David Bowie

4/5

Only Bowie can make this old school genre of rock feel more awesome as can be. But I think I won’t listen to it again .

Aftermath

The Rolling Stones

4/5

Yes I know this album. It’s a classic.

Black Monk Time

The Monks

4/5

A bit more substance than a lot of modern rock...and started out strong with a throwback to the times during Vietnam war...but it became repetitive. Still I’ll give it 4 stars but won’t listen again.

Play

Moby

5/5

Oh yeH this rocks

To Pimp A Butterfly

Kendrick Lamar

2/5

the music is very very smooth like a milkshake, but the lyrics are painfully dull to listen to.

Picture Book

Simply Red

5/5

definitely smooth and not in a lacklustre way. It feels like a lot of love went into this album. Feels like sitting at a bar with a drink and a stranger, just to swap stories and part ways.

Ocean Rain

Echo And The Bunnymen

3/5

So I like this album. But it isn't that memorable, and I don't feel the urge to listen to it again really.

Blue Lines

Massive Attack

3/5

I must have heard these tunes in a hair salon once, or a fashion show on television...they have that clean, upbeat feel. I can listen to this again, but I'm not sure if it moves me.

Scum

Napalm Death

3/5

Woah these guys were ahead of their time. But ouch my ears! Also, repetitive, but I guess that's part of the genre.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye West

3/5

yeah this is smooth. A couple of songs I like, but i dont feel like listening through it again.

Penance Soiree

The Icarus Line

3/5

I thought I wouldn't like this album when it first started to play. It reminded me too much of the typical angst of edgy rock bands. But it's a slow burn, and easy and calming to listen to. It's not the most inspirational stuff, but at the very least it does not make me cringe. I can probably listen to this to get to sleep.

461 Ocean Boulevard

Eric Clapton

5/5

Yeah this is short and sweet...almost too short

Dare!

The Human League

5/5

This barely made it onto my favourite list, I just can't deny it's catchy as hell and great whenever it pops up on the radio

Murmur

R.E.M.

4/5

Slightly dull to listen to, but definitely good tunes, I can see why people love it. I don't feel like listening to this album again despite how nice it is, but that's just me.

Ready To Die

The Notorious B.I.G.

5/5

I have to admit, I was ready to just skip this album. But this album is really really good fun.

Tracy Chapman

5/5

Woah. Just wow.

Os Mutantes

3/5

Fear and Whiskey

Mekons

4/5

OK Computer

Radiohead

3/5

It's good and passionate with an excellent vibe. But not to my taste.

Illinois

Sufjan Stevens

4/5

I can tell this album is a gem, I listened to the whole thing. But it doesn't make me happy, just more melancholic and pensive. Therefore, I tenuously have to give it 4 stars, while knowing it deserves 5 for being creatively powerful and clear in its expression.

Screamadelica

Primal Scream

5/5

This was very pleasing to listen to

Soul Mining

The The

3/5

it was alright good

Moss Side Story

Barry Adamson

4/5

nice jazzy bluesy film music

Sticky Fingers

The Rolling Stones

3/5

oh hey i know this one

More Songs About Buildings And Food

Talking Heads

3/5

more songs about cool rock stuff

Arrival

ABBA

5/5

classic, and great. dang why do I love this cheesy stuff ha

Home Is Where The Music Is

Hugh Masekela

5/5

What a great feast of music this is

Tapestry

Carole King

5/5

oh my god this was amazing

Harvest

Neil Young

5/5

slow burn, but brilliant

Younger Than Yesterday

The Byrds

2/5

they rock, but I got bored.

The Downward Spiral

Nine Inch Nails

1/5

not my cup of tea, but I can tell they rock the boat

Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Aphex Twin

5/5

always loved their work. reverbs with the universe

Sweetheart Of The Rodeo

The Byrds

3/5

nice and relaxing album of rock and country

Microshift

Hookworms

3/5

it started out sounding pretty good, but shifted to regular band stuff part way

Elephant

The White Stripes

3/5

This is an album from my youth, I listened to it a lot. However, nowadays I don't enjoy it as much, I need something more neutral. And this album is anything but neutral, it has quite the tasteful punch.

Little Earthquakes

Tori Amos

2/5

The lyrics doesn't fit my taste or lifestyle. But it is very easy to listen to.

Odessa

Bee Gees

5/5

This was an amazing album. I was well pleased.

Immigrés

Youssou N'Dour

3/5

good as a joyful and relaxing background music

Morrison Hotel

The Doors

3/5

handful of great songs, handful of good songs, and some ok songs.

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Wu-Tang Clan

4/5

Hey this wasn't bad. I didn't enjoy the whole album but some of the beats were really good.

Protection

Massive Attack

3/5

I enjoyed this album

Coles Corner

Richard Hawley

4/5

he has a great smooth voice and the album feels as good as walk on the beach. Too emotional for me though.

Rain Dogs

Tom Waits

4/5

Something for everybody, poetry and whisky. Drunken drawling emotional man music

Lady In Satin

Billie Holiday

3/5

I liked this album. But I don't yearn to hear it again.

Space Ritual

Hawkwind

3/5

I thought I would really like these guys, but they were okay. Really cool album art though.

Teenager Of The Year

Frank Black

2/5

it wasn't that enjoyable. But I like the passion.

Document

R.E.M.

3/5

Had two amazing songs on it, and the rest was ok.

Aqualung

Jethro Tull

5/5

okay, this is good

L.A. Woman

The Doors

3/5

A recognisable and cool sound

New Boots And Panties

Ian Dury

5/5

noice

Horses

Patti Smith

5/5

Her voice is so good

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground

3/5

I know this album too well

Bossanova

Pixies

4/5

this was surprisingly complex

Haut de gamme / Koweït, rive gauche

Koffi Olomide

3/5

Good tunes

Let It Bleed

The Rolling Stones

4/5

its really really good, but I know it too well now and can't enjoy it as much!

Nilsson Schmilsson

Harry Nilsson

4/5

A lime and a coconut oh yeah

Sister

Sonic Youth

3/5

Comfortable loud noise

Quiet Life

Japan

4/5

this was surprising good, with combinations of folk and jazz. smooth easy complexity.

Yank Crime

Drive Like Jehu

4/5

Not to be lumped in with the garden variety 'rebellious loud noise bands'. This one is creative with impeccably clean timing. expectations subverted.

Nothing's Shocking

Jane's Addiction

3/5

I was a little bored, but they have a lot of passion and that counts for a lot.

The Joshua Tree

3/5

they're cool and evocative, but I was a little bored tbh.

Brothers

The Black Keys

3/5

I suspect they're great to listen to live, where you can feel the raw guitar, bass and drums.

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

3/5

hmm

Djam Leelii

Baaba Maal

3/5

this is not bad

Histoire De Melody Nelson

Serge Gainsbourg

3/5

catchy and smooth

Frampton Comes Alive

Peter Frampton

3/5

it was good

Vulgar Display Of Power

Pantera

2/5

They were good in their own way, but I really won't listen to this album again

I'm Your Man

Leonard Cohen

4/5

This is not bad at all, something to relax to, but too wordy for my tastes to give it 5 stars.

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

4/5

some good poems here

Sunday At The Village Vanguard

Bill Evans Trio

5/5

sophisticated focus music, great for work

Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival

4/5

this album had amazing tracks, but some tracks were dull

Welcome to the Afterfuture

Mike Ladd

2/5

Yawn, but it’s ok

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted

Ice Cube

3/5

the beats and editing was solid, each song opening is very exciting, but I found myself bored thirty seconds into most tracks

Tigermilk

Belle & Sebastian

4/5

I used to love this album when I was younger, it was exactly how I felt. But now the undertone of sadness inherent in the lyrics is a little too painful. Still, one of the better albums out there.

In The Wee Small Hours

Frank Sinatra

3/5

It's good, but a bit dated

Who's Next

The Who

4/5

these tracks feel so alive

Smash

The Offspring

3/5

it's good for drowning out thoughts with

Here, My Dear

Marvin Gaye

5/5

Smooth as gravy, awesome

Lazer Guided Melodies

Spiritualized

3/5

their gigs must sound amazing live, but in the quiet of my headphones it was simply noise

Apocalypse Dudes

Turbonegro

3/5

a snapshot of youthful energy and humour

The Poet

Bobby Womack

3/5

It's really smooth

Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

4/5

a cocktail of energy, melancholy and nostalgia.

Time Out

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

5/5

a jazz adventure you can call your own

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road

Lucinda Williams

4/5

nostalgic

The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady

Charles Mingus

4/5

Nice jazz fast and flowy, a bit screechy and sanctimonious, but has the mood

The Gershwin Songbook

Ella Fitzgerald

5/5

What a beautiful album

Another Music In A Different Kitchen

Buzzcocks

4/5

Fresh and delightful guitar and percussion

2112

Rush

5/5

This was really good, relaxing second track added to the move. Seemed like simpler music solution to complexities of back then.

Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs

Marty Robbins

5/5

The man with the big iron on his hip featured on this album. I didn't know it was so legendary, but it was a great listen.

1989

Taylor Swift

3/5

It’s really really nice music, but I dislike the feeling of my icy heart melting.

No Other

Gene Clark

5/5

Just a really nice album to listen to on a day when I wanted to be left alone. Ironic really, when the song “no other” might be about the importance of not being alone.

Jazz Samba

Stan Getz

5/5

Amazing album, easy to listen to, can listen for most occasions

Back At The Chicken Shack

Jimmy Smith

5/5

damn the tracks on this album are so smooth, I can't believe it's from the 60's

First Band On The Moon

The Cardigans

4/5

First song was really strong, but then it became a bit too soft where I lost interest. Will still recommend highly for a car trip or those days where an album is needed.

GREY Area

Little Simz

4/5

Some of the songs are really really amazing

The Suburbs

Arcade Fire

4/5

it was nice to listen to, maybe an easy choice as upbeat ambience

Mr. Tambourine Man

The Byrds

5/5

An easy classic

Real Life

Magazine

4/5

It was upbeat and interesting. A little bit hard to listen to but would wake me right up.

Seventeen Seconds

The Cure

4/5

Very cool simple melodies and bass lines that had me whistling along. They seem to have a style suitable for driving on dark lonesome highways.

Among The Living

Anthrax

1/5

yawn

808 State

5/5

This might be one of my favourite work focusing albums. Has a lot of great sounds and beats.

Hail To the Thief

Radiohead

4/5

Had a couple of epiphanies just relistening to this. But i’m not a fan of the quieter songs

This Year's Model

Elvis Costello & The Attractions

3/5

It was fun but I wasn't hooked

Automatic For The People

R.E.M.

3/5

Everybody Hurts is a great song

Tres Hombres

ZZ Top

4/5

Rock on La Grange

Rust Never Sleeps

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

4/5

I was very close to giving this 5 stars.

Psychocandy

The Jesus And Mary Chain

3/5

hmm, pretty good.

Chemtrails Over The Country Club

Lana Del Rey

4/5

It's nice and relaxing. But it's like generic ambient music at times.

Dusty In Memphis

Dusty Springfield

5/5

I don't care much for romantic albums, but her voice is nice to listen to. I can work to this music.

What's Going On

Marvin Gaye

5/5

I suppose I could listen to this voice again and again. I'd give this album 4.5 stars though, if I could.

The Stooges

3/5

I think I'd be bored at one of their gigs, but it's not terrible.

Born To Run

Bruce Springsteen

3/5

It's a nice album. Born to run is a classic

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette

3/5

Not my mood but amazing voice

Live / Dead

Grateful Dead

5/5

Damn, I loved this album as a creativity boost. Got me in the zone.

Fragile

Yes

4/5

mmm...for the song 'roundabout' i'm gonna have to give it 4 stars.

Ten

Pearl Jam

4/5

Loud, rhythmic, gets me in the zone. Maybe a bit too much groove and not enough variety for my liking.

Born To Be With You

Dion

4/5

like slow-motion rain in a bittersweet romantic American movie scene with a busy street

Elastica

3/5

Connection is a great song.

Selling England By The Pound

Genesis

3/5

emotional. a bit too emotionally intense for me. I prefer less emotionality today

Master Of Puppets

Metallica

3/5

It's a cool album

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables

Dead Kennedys

2/5

it was fun, but not really my jam

Rapture

Anita Baker

4/5

magical voice and emotions

Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)

The Kinks

4/5

Really nice