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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Suicide
Suicide
5 2.46 +2.54
Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
Limp Bizkit
5 2.51 +2.49
69 Love Songs
The Magnetic Fields
5 2.85 +2.15
Gasoline Alley
Rod Stewart
5 2.94 +2.06
Devil Without A Cause
Kid Rock
4 2 +2
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
5 3.02 +1.98
Meat Puppets II
Meat Puppets
5 3.02 +1.98
The Trinity Session
Cowboy Junkies
5 3.08 +1.92
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
Liars
4 2.13 +1.87
Songs From A Room
Leonard Cohen
5 3.16 +1.84

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
good kid, m.A.A.d city
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.65 -2.65
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
1 3.64 -2.64
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Wu-Tang Clan
1 3.6 -2.6
Be
Common
1 3.35 -2.35
Doggystyle
Snoop Dogg
1 3.35 -2.35
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
1 3.16 -2.16
Kimono My House
Sparks
1 3.06 -2.06
Fishscale
Ghostface Killah
1 3.05 -2.05
O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
1 2.97 -1.97
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Ice Cube
1 2.92 -1.92

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Led Zeppelin 5 5
Beatles 7 4.57
Leonard Cohen 5 4.6
Pink Floyd 4 4.75
Prince 3 4.67
Michael Jackson 3 4.67
George Michael 2 5
The Velvet Underground 3 4.33
The Doors 3 4.33
Paul Simon 3 4.33
Creedence Clearwater Revival 3 4.33
Simon & Garfunkel 3 4.33
Peter Gabriel 3 4.33
Bruce Springsteen 5 4

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ArtistAlbumsAverage
Kendrick Lamar 2 1
Common 2 1.5
Ice Cube 2 1.5
Joni Mitchell 4 2.25

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To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

Zero Fucking Stars. Does that offend you? Here are some lyrics from this "album" that offended me. "Every nigga is a star, ayy, every nigga is a star" "Fuck you, motherfucker, you a ho-ass nigga" "I don't want you monkey-mouth motherfuckers" "Zoom, zoom, zoom, shit" "What can I blame you for? Nigga, I can name several" "Nigga, we gon' be alright" "I don't give a fuck about no politics in rap, my nigga" "Moonshine and gin, nigga you're babblin', your words ain't flatterin'" "You're fuckin' evil. I want you to recognize that I'm a proud monkey" "Askin' "where the hoes at?" to impress me" "So I promise this, nigga" "When shit hit the fan, is you still a fan?"

Chris by Christine and the Queens

I heard nothing in this album that made me think that it belongs on this list. 2/5

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers

The ultimate Bob Marley album. Ok, I might have said that about more than one of his albums. He's pretty good you know! Standouts: Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, Jammin', One Love, People Get Ready. Three Little Birds has been "my song" for as long as I can remember. I play it whenever I am feeling in a pinch. I always remember what Bob says, "Don't Worry - bout a thing - Every little thing will be alright". And it always is. 4.5/5

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen

One of my favorites. 5/5 I love every song. The extended version has a couple of extras that were included on soundtrack albums (Heavy Metal and Bright Lights Big City).

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Kid A by Radiohead
May 28 2021

Sounded better with headphones on, couple of good songs (for me). Probably need to listen to it again to start to appreciate it. It didn't grab me on first listen.

Real Life by Magazine
May 29 2021

Nice! My kind of Punk Rock! I can see myself listening to this one again.

All Mod Cons by The Jam
May 31 2021

David Watts - English Rose - Guitar Balad When I heard this album, I immediately wanted all of their albums.

Club Classics Vol. One by Soul II Soul
Jun 04 2021

Love this album. Classic. Haven't heard it in many years...does it hold up? Did not recognize most songs. It was pretty decent though.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Jun 05 2021

Familiar sounds reminiscent of Paul Simon's Graceland Album - As it should...

Tellin’ Stories by The Charlatans
Jun 06 2021

Sounds like Oasis or maybe Oasis sounds like them. Good sound anyways.

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Jun 07 2021

Classic. Know it well. Love it.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Jun 08 2021
Let It Be by The Replacements
Jun 09 2021

Pretty great album. Would listen again.

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Jun 11 2021

Pale Blue Eyes, Candy Says, and After Hours - Three GREAT Tracks.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Jun 13 2021

Of course Child in Time is a CLASSIC. Also loved Black Night. The rest was very good. My kind of rock.

Kala by M.I.A.
Jun 16 2021

Interesting album. The best song on the album is, of course, Paper Planes. It is one of the best songs of the decade. Other than that, I don't find much of the rest really appeals to me.

Dirty by Sonic Youth
Jun 17 2021

100% rocks!

Be by Common
Jun 20 2021

nigga this, nigga that...no thanks.

The Bends by Radiohead
Jun 22 2021

I am a fan. First Radiohead I've listened to and liked. It makes me want to listen to their other stuff again. Maybe Kid A and OK Computer are actually good. Can't wait to check them out again. Great songs on this album start to finish.

Jun 23 2021

Big Pink Floyd fan. I got their first few albums years ago and ... they were different than Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, Meddle, Atom Heart Mother.... it really has taken me a long time to appreciate the earlier Pink Floyd. This was their first. The more I listen to it the more I like it. It is definitely an experience. This one is more enjoyable played LOUD with the headphones on. Stand out songs: Astronomy Domine. Matilda Mother Flaming Pow R. Toc H. Intersteller Overdrive. The Gnome Bike

Rising Above Bedlam by Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
Jun 24 2021

Never heard of this before... a new experience. I did read that Jah Wobble was a guitarist from PIL, so I did have some expectations.... Visions of you. I recognized Sinead O'Connor right away. Radio-worthy track. Relight the flame has a familiar quality. It made me think of Robbie Robertson. The song feels right. I consider it a standout. Bomba...what language is that? Spanish? It's nice. Rising Above Bedlam got me with the drums...the spoken lyrics...Robbie Robertson (feel) again... (Somewhere down that Crazy River)... Those drums in "Soledad" are, in a word: powerful! I wanted to look and see if Phil Collins was featured. The other songs seemed ok. Nothing much else stood out to me. Stand out tracks: Visions of You Relight the Flame Soledad Bomba. Overall, the album was nice to listen to. I probably won't listen to it again unless something brings me back to it ( such as it being on a list like this). It is a solid 3/5 for now.

Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
Jun 25 2021

First listen really did nothing for me. I think this is one that will need to grow on me. Standouts: Summertime Clothes. Nice mix of interesting sounds.

The Doors by The Doors
Jun 26 2021

5/5 stars. Absolute classic. Every song. Standouts: The End, Break on Through, The Crystal Ship, Light My Fire, Back Door Man, Alabama Song, Soul Kitchen, Twentieth Century Fox, End of the Night

Bert Jansch by Bert Jansch
Jun 27 2021

Hard not to like. It was nice. None of the songs really stood out to me, but I enjoyed it. I don't know why this album made the list when there are hundreds just like it. I hope to listen again but not sure if I would seek it out to listen again.

Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
Jun 28 2021

One of my favorite albums of all time. Huge Leonard Cohen fan. Standouts: Suzanne, So Long, Marianne Hey, That's no way to Say Goodbye. Master Song, Store Room (Bonus CD 2007)

Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
Jun 29 2021

I like Paul Simon. But, this one Isn't one I would listen to again. Some decent songs, but not worthy of this list.

Another Green World by Brian Eno
Jul 01 2021

Great background/study music for the most part. It's a nice album. I enjoyed it, but I'm not sure why it is on this list. I'll have to listen a few times more I think. In 2012, Rolling Stone ranked the album number 429 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Standouts: I'll Come Running (I guess?) It's the only song that I remember after listening to the whole album.

To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar
Jul 02 2021

Zero Fucking Stars. Does that offend you? Here are some lyrics from this "album" that offended me. "Every nigga is a star, ayy, every nigga is a star" "Fuck you, motherfucker, you a ho-ass nigga" "I don't want you monkey-mouth motherfuckers" "Zoom, zoom, zoom, shit" "What can I blame you for? Nigga, I can name several" "Nigga, we gon' be alright" "I don't give a fuck about no politics in rap, my nigga" "Moonshine and gin, nigga you're babblin', your words ain't flatterin'" "You're fuckin' evil. I want you to recognize that I'm a proud monkey" "Askin' "where the hoes at?" to impress me" "So I promise this, nigga" "When shit hit the fan, is you still a fan?"

Skylarking by XTC
Jul 03 2021

need to listen again

1984 by Van Halen
Jul 04 2021

Solid, slightly dated now, but I still enjoy it

One World by John Martyn
Jul 05 2021

Nice, Need to listen more

Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Jul 08 2021

He has such a great sound. Want to listen again.

Cheap Thrills by Big Brother & The Holding Company
Jul 10 2021

It's allright.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Jul 11 2021

Great stuff. One of their best. Have mercy! Standouts: Waitin' For the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago La Grange

Hard Again by Muddy Waters
Jul 13 2021

It's good.

Is This It by The Strokes
Jul 14 2021

It's good. Couple of familiar songs.

Play by Moby
Jul 15 2021

a lot of familiar songs. Not bad.

No Other by Gene Clark
Jul 16 2021

Seemed nice on first listen. Look forward to hearing it again.

American Pie by Don McLean
Jul 20 2021

Two classic songs. 1st listen in many years. The rest of the album is so nice to listen to. Can't wait to listen again.

Jul 23 2021

4/5. First listen to this album but I do know a few of the songs already. And their style is unmistakable. Favorites: If I Should Fall From the Grace of God Fairytale of New York South Australia, Fiesta Streets of Sorrow Lullaby of London

Phrenology by The Roots
Jul 24 2021

None of the songs did it for me

In It For The Money by Supergrass
Jul 26 2021

1st listen. Good. Really can't wait to hear it again.

Solid Air by John Martyn
Jul 27 2021

Very nice. First listen. I give it a solid 3/5 for now. I'm sure this will move up to 4 stars after I've heard it more.

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Jul 30 2021

It's still a 4/5. Second listen.

Greetings From L.A. by Tim Buckley
Aug 02 2021

2/5. The album seems fine. This was my first time hearing it. Didn't know any of the songs. The sound of the album didn't 'grab me' and none of the songs stood out to me. Of course, this is common for me when I first hear an album. There are plenty of times when the album gets better with time. So, I'm open to this one and think I could grow to like it more. Damn Herione. I hate to read when anyone talented is taken from us too soon.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Aug 04 2021

2/5. Couple of good songs. The rest didn't do it for me.

Butterfly by Mariah Carey
Aug 05 2021

2/5. I'm sure her fans love it. But, I detest everything about her diva attitude and it affects my enjoyment of the music. sorry.

Blur by Blur
Aug 07 2021

First listen. Knew the one song, "Song 2" The rest seems pretty good. Like to hear more of it.

Junkyard by The Birthday Party
Aug 09 2021

First Listen. Good Sound. 2/5 This album will only get better with more listens. 2/5 for now, but I can see it being a 3/5 or 4/5 in the near future.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Aug 12 2021

First listen. Interesting African music. I did enjoy it quite a bit after listening to it all day. Very strong 2/5.

Eliminator by ZZ Top
Aug 13 2021

Definite Classic. Very strong 4/5. Lots of great songs. Maybe just a little bit too commercial.

Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes
Aug 14 2021

Walk on by, by the time i get to phoenix are great

Rid Of Me by PJ Harvey
Aug 17 2021

First listen. I like the sound. Hard. This has potential to get better with next listens.

Blackstar by David Bowie
Aug 18 2021

First listen.

Roots by Sepultura
Aug 19 2021

Very Loud, Very hard, Has a great sound, but you really have to be in the mood for this kind of music to enjoy it. First time hearing this band or the album. 2/5 for me.

Headquarters by The Monkees
Aug 22 2021

First Listen 2/5. Better than expected. Surprised how much I liked it. I had heard none of these songs before.

Sheet Music by 10cc
Aug 23 2021

3/5. First Listen. Very enjoyable. Fun. Standouts: Wall Street Shuffle, Worst Band in the World,, Somewhere in Hollywood, the Sacro-Iliac,

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
Aug 26 2021

First listen. pretty good.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Aug 27 2021

4/5. Classic Cohen, even with the 80s vibe, he still is amazing. Standouts: First We Take Manhattan, Everybody Knows, I'm Your Man, Tower of Song,

Dookie by Green Day
Aug 28 2021

Not my first time hearing this one, but first time in quite a while. Lots of good songs. Solid 3/5.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Aug 29 2021

Good stuff. Neil young makes this album so much better.

Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
Aug 30 2021

First listen. For me now it is a 2/5 May get better over time.

The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas
Sep 02 2021

First Listen. Nice background music. Not much else.

Yeezus by Kanye West
Sep 03 2021

Not as good as the others. 2/5

Kenya by Machito
Sep 04 2021

Second listen. 4/5

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Sep 08 2021

First Listen: I hate bands that just have a bunch of other people's hits and don't do anything original with them. This is a 1/5 for me. This might have been great back in 1965, but now, it is just a compilation of other bands' hits. Nothing to see here folks. Next.

Casanova by The Divine Comedy
Sep 09 2021

First Listen. Had a good vibe to the album. I'd like to hear more.

Protection by Massive Attack
Sep 10 2021

Second Listen. Gave it a 3/5 on first listen. Love the sound and vibe of this album. Very mellow and cool. Still a strong 3/5.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Sep 11 2021

Sounds good. 2/5

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Sep 12 2021

Know this album well. Every song is great 5/5.

Sep 13 2021

First listen. I like Simple Minds, but I heard nothing special here. 2/5 for now. Maybe it get's better with time.

Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley
Sep 14 2021

Second Listen. Brilliant Album. Loved it (almost every song). Standouts: Blue Moon, I'm Counting on you, I Love You Because,

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Sep 15 2021

Second Listen. Still not great. 2/5. A few good songs, no doubt.

Tapestry by Carole King
Sep 16 2021

Pretty classic. Heard 90% of this one before. 4/5.

Sep 18 2021

Bob...they all sound the same. Always good, but I'm not a true fan. 2/5 first listen.

Arise by Sepultura
Sep 19 2021

First listen. Must. Listen. Loud. First song Arise, kicked ass! It continues to kick ass after that. Not something I would listen to often, but when I'm in the mood....this would fit the bill. 2/5.

Sep 21 2021

5/5 One of the best albums of all time.

Kings Of The Wild Frontier by Adam & The Ants
Sep 23 2021

First Listen. Didn't know any of the songs. A few of them grew on me by the end of the day. I look forward to hearing this one again. 2/5 (for now)

Remedy by Basement Jaxx
Sep 24 2021

First Listen. About what I expected. It's ok for me. 2/5

Homework by Daft Punk
Sep 25 2021

First Listen. Each song is so repetitive it is like listening to the same 10 seconds over and over again. 2/5 Standouts: Around the World, Da Funk

I See A Darkness by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Sep 26 2021

First Listen. Sounded nice. Like to hear more.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Sep 27 2021

First Listen. I knew a couple of songs. Some good stuff here. I like it. 2/5 for now.

Pearl by Janis Joplin
Sep 28 2021

Classic. 5/5

Sound of Silver by LCD Soundsystem
Sep 30 2021

First listen. Just ok for me.

Oct 01 2021

First Listen. Interesting sounds. I like it and want to hear more of it. 2/5 for now.

Nevermind by Nirvana
Oct 02 2021

CLASSIC 5/5

Drunk by Thundercat
Oct 03 2021

Second listen. Better than last time I listened but only slightly. 2/5

Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C.
Oct 04 2021

Classic. Takes me back. 5/5

Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Oct 07 2021

5/5. Absolute Classic.

Oct 08 2021

It's fine. Good for background music. Listened to it several times today and nothing stuck. 2/5.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Oct 10 2021

5/5. A classic start to finish. I can't still remember the first time I heard the entire album. I checked it (cassette) out from the library and listened to it on my walkman over and over again. Loved it. It is special.

Fragile by Yes
Oct 11 2021

Classic, Yes. Roundabout is one of the best songs ever. Standouts: Roundabout, Long Distance Runaround, America

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Oct 12 2021

First listen. Some definitely interesting sounds. I enjoyed it and look forward to hearing it again next time. 2/5 (for now).

The Clash by The Clash
Oct 13 2021

Classic early clash. I know some of the songs well, others are new to me. 3/5

Private Dancer by Tina Turner
Oct 14 2021

Half of the songs are GREAT. The rest are a little dated now. Great for its time though. 3/5. Help is not on the US version of the Album. We were missing something, Nice version of the Beatles classic. Standouts: Private Dancer, What's Love Got to do With It, I Can't Stand the Rain, Let's Stay Together, Help.

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Oct 15 2021

First listen. I *think* I've heard the band name before, but not familiar with the songs at all. Immediately, loved the sound of the album. Kept listening back-to-back. Loved the sound and feeling of it. Can't wait to listen to it again. This is one of my favorite new first listens. So many great songs. 3/5 (for now)

Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Oct 16 2021

One of my favorites from Bruce

Vanishing Point by Primal Scream
Oct 17 2021

First Listen. Not bad. Like to hear more. Not sure yet. Standouts: Kowalski, Star 2/5

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Oct 18 2021

I remember listening to this all the time when it came out. Epic was great. Listening to it now. I don't remember any of the songs, except Epic. It's good for the type of music. Epic songs: Epic :) Other good songs; Falling to Pieces 2/5

Ritual De Lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Oct 19 2021

First Listen. This album is better when played loud. Standouts: Stop, Been Caught Stealing, Three Days 2/5

Disintegration by The Cure
Oct 20 2021

Such a good album. I haven't heard this one in a long time and some of the songs I've forgotten, so it's almost like hearing them for the first time. 3/5 maybe close to 4/5

E.V.O.L. by Sonic Youth
Oct 21 2021

First listen. Need to hear more. Ok.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Oct 22 2021

Second Listen. Good Stuff. 3/5 still getting to know this album.

Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
Oct 23 2021

Always liked this album. Not quite as good as Rumours or Mirage, but good nonetheless. 4/5

Queens of the Stone Age by Queens Of The Stone Age
Oct 24 2021

First Listen. After listening to it several times, none of the songs stand out to me. Doesn't mean it is bad, it just needs more time for me. For now, I'll give it a 2/5.

Duck Rock by Malcolm McLaren
Oct 25 2021

Second listen. 2/5 first time. Such a mix of different styles throughout the album. It's kind of distracting. Buffalo Gals is definitely semi-classic. The scathing was definitely the thing back in the early 80s. Double Dutch seems like a good island calypso song. Someday this might be more than 2/5 for me, but not today.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Oct 26 2021

Second Listen. Love it. Four Women is amazing. 4/5

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Oct 27 2021

First listen. Heard of him before, don't know the songs at all. 2/5. I like the sampling. Need time to know the songs. The language is a huge negative for me.

Go Girl Crazy by The Dictators
Oct 28 2021

First Listen. Very early punk. Nice. 2/5

Ramones by Ramones
Oct 30 2021

Good stuff! 3/5

Idlewild by Everything But The Girl
Nov 03 2021

I like their version of I Don't Want to Talk About It, the rest of the album is nice, but nothing else stood out on first listen.

Endtroducing..... by DJ Shadow
Nov 04 2021

First listen. Better than expected. Definitely good background music. 2/5

Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith
Nov 05 2021

Love this album. First listen. So smooth, relaxing and cool. It is excellent to have on in the background, but it is also more than just background music. I need more of this music in my life.

The Score by Fugees
Nov 06 2021

First Listen. Heard a couple of the songs before. This is a very talented group of singers. Lauren Hill and Wyclef are masters. Killing Me Softly is a great version of a great song. Roberta Flack's will always be the best version for me though. Overall, there are some good songs, I need more time to get to know it. 2/5 for now.

Nov 07 2021

I have heard this album at least a hundred times as I play it before going to bed at night. It is so relaxing and tranquil. I will admit, the first time I heard it, I was really wondering why this would be on a list like this....now I know. If you feel the same - give it a chance. It is really difficult to rate with stars though. I can't put it on the same level as most of the other albums that I love... I will give it a respectable 3/5.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Nov 08 2021

First listen. Really good album start to finish.

Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
Nov 09 2021

2nd listen. Still just an ok album.

Dirt by Alice In Chains
Nov 12 2021

First Listen. I know the song Rooster from before the rest was new. It seems ok.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Nov 13 2021

First Listen. Very interesting album. Some very good songs. Standouts: Locked Inside, Sir Greendown. 3/5

My Generation by The Who
Nov 14 2021

Of all the great Who albums this is not the best.

Dusty In Memphis by Dusty Springfield
Nov 15 2021

2nd Listen. Dated, but still a very nice album. 3/5

The Wall by Pink Floyd
Nov 16 2021

One of their best. 5/5 Every song is pretty great.

Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
Nov 17 2021

It's decent. Not a fan of Joni Mitchell. 2/5

Kimono My House by Sparks
Nov 18 2021

First listen. Wish it was my last. Oh this is a painful album to listen to. It isn't good. I don't get it. I really gave this album a chance... I can't say that I enjoyed even one song. For me, this is 1/5.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
Nov 19 2021

Second Listen. I enjoy some of the songs. Stand out tracks: I Know it's Over. Bigmouth Strikes Again, The Boy with The Thorn in His Side.

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Nov 21 2021

Love Stevie Wonder

Ten by Pearl Jam
Nov 22 2021

First Listen. Ok. I know quite a few of the songs, but never really listened to the whole album. It is pretty good. 3/5

Cloud Nine by The Temptations
Nov 23 2021

First listen. Temptations are good. Just an old style that isn't that listenable today as it was before. Still a good album. 2/5

Out of Step by Minor Threat
Nov 24 2021

First listen. Easy to enjoy. 3/5

xx by The xx
Nov 25 2021

First listen. Never heard of them before. When I first listened to it I thought is simple and a little boring. But, after a few more times, the music really grew on me. I appreciate the mood and feeling of the album. It makes me want to listen to more by this band. 3/5.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Nov 26 2021

Definitely a different sound that other Beach Boys albums. Very enjoyable. 3/5

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Nov 27 2021

Heard this album many times. It has some great classics the rest of the songs are fine. For me it's just a 3/5. Standouts: Wouldn't it Be Nice, Sloop John B, God Only Knows,

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Nov 28 2021

Second listen. Growing on me. Enjoying the drum beats. 3/5

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Nov 29 2021

I think these songs will take more time to enjoy. Kind of a strange album.

Suede by Suede
Nov 30 2021

First listen. Seems ok, but after listening all day none of the songs are sticking with me. Maybe next time. 2/5.

OK by Talvin Singh
Dec 02 2021

Ok, describes it well. 2/5

Superfuzz Bigmuff by Mudhoney
Dec 03 2021

Much better than expected. Never heard of these guys before, but glad I got a chance to hear their music. 2/5

Purple Rain by Prince
Dec 04 2021

5/5. Every song is great. Loved this album since it came out.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Dec 05 2021

First Listen. Three of the songs are very familiar, the rest, I definitely enjoyed. Standouts: Alison, Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes, Watching the Detectives. 3/5

Chris by Christine and the Queens
Dec 06 2021

I heard nothing in this album that made me think that it belongs on this list. 2/5

Dec 08 2021

3rd listen. First few times I heard this album, I thought it was just ok, but over time, during these past several months, I have grown to really enjoy the album. 4/5.

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Dec 09 2021

First Listen. I don't get it. 2/5

Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Dec 10 2021

Second listen. Still not getting it.

All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot
Dec 12 2021

Good for the genre, not my thing these days.

Dec 13 2021

Loved this when it came out. It is still great. Standouts: The Real Slim Shady, Stan, The Way I am, Kill You, Kim, Marshall Mathers, Under the Influence. 4/5

You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Dec 14 2021

Leonard's Swan Song. According to folklore, swans sing most beautifully before they die, and hence this phrase came to be used to describe someone who was leaving in style. Wonderful album. 4/5.

Elephant Mountain by The Youngbloods
Dec 16 2021

Pretty good. Never heard it before. 2/5

Raw Like Sushi by Neneh Cherry
Dec 17 2021

Classic in its day. Very good now. 4/5

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Dec 19 2021

Pretty loud. A lot of the songs are the same, but not bad. 2/5 Ace of Spades is best song.

Pacific Ocean Blue by Dennis Wilson
Dec 20 2021

There are a few special songs on this album. I needed this today.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Dec 21 2021

Never heard of her before. This was a great experience. There are a couple of songs on here that I absolutely loved - The Naughty Little Flea and One More Dance. Her version of the House of the Rising Sun was very good (four years before the Animals made it iconic). The African songs are nice, and I think that Lakutshn Ilanga was my favorite. Standouts: One More Dance, The Naughty Littel Flea, Lakutshn Illanga, Where Does it Lead, House of the Rising Sun. Glad I got a chance to get to know your music Mama Africa. 3/5

More Specials by The Specials
Dec 22 2021

Pretty good. I'd enjoy hearing more of it. 2/5

The Slider by T. Rex
Dec 23 2021

Pretty good. Ever heard it before.

She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Dec 27 2021

Takes me back to high school. I remember listening to this tape over and over again on my walkman. Classic.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Dec 28 2021

5/5. Perfection

The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Dec 30 2021

Two really great songs, the rest are ok. 2/5.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Dec 31 2021

GREAT! So many great songs. 4/5

The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett
Jan 02 2022

What a great, relaxing album. Very enjoyable. First time I've heard it. 3/5

Vivid by Living Colour
Jan 03 2022

It was great when It came out. I don't feel the same love I had for it back then, now. It is still good though. 3/5.

Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
Jan 04 2022

It's fine. Not bad, just didn't excite me. 2/5

Cross by Justice
Jan 05 2022
Goo by Sonic Youth
Jan 06 2022

seems ok

It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jan 08 2022

Seems pretty good. 2/5

Car Wheels On A Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams
Jan 14 2022

First Listen. Started really enjoying it by the end of the day. It is a good, quality album.

BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé
Jan 16 2022

Not for me

Behaviour by Pet Shop Boys
Jan 23 2022

Smooth

Figure 8 by Elliott Smith
Jan 24 2022

2nd listen. Some of the songs are quite nice.

Jan 27 2022

The first song, Time Traveling, gave me hope for this album. But, the rest of the album was a letdown. Better than To Pimp a Butterfly though. At least this one is listenable. 2/5

Entertainment by Gang Of Four
Jan 28 2022

Really liking this one

C'est Chic by CHIC
Jan 30 2022

It's fine for what it is and when it came from. Half of the songs are still very listenable. 3/5

I Should Coco by Supergrass
Jan 31 2022

Really don't like the album cover but the music is good. 3/5. Second time listening and a few of the songs are growing on me.

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Feb 01 2022

A few great songs and the others seem pretty good too. 3/5

The Poet by Bobby Womack
Feb 02 2022

1st listen. Seems ok. 2/5

Architecture And Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Feb 03 2022

A couple of classics and the rest are pretty good. Nice to listen to. Like to hear more of this one. Standouts: Joan of Arc (Maid of Orleans), Souvenir. Joan of Arc. Others: She's Leaving, 3/5

Penance Soiree by The Icarus Line
Feb 04 2022

First listen. Need to hear more of it.

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
Feb 05 2022

Excellent. 4/5 Standouts: School, Bloody Well Right, Dreamer Others: Hide in Your Shell, Asylum, Rudy, Crime of the Centrury.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Feb 06 2022

2nd Listen. Standouts: Leave Home 3/5

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Feb 07 2022

2nd listen. First time I gave it 1/5 because it was kind of boring. On this listen, I think it is slightly better, but still not more than just background music. 2/5

Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
Feb 08 2022

Couple of great songs, some good ones and a couple strange ones... Nice. Like to hear more of it. 2/5 for now.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Feb 10 2022

That boy needs therapy! I am not a big fan of the Genre, but this one is good - maybe even - really good! I knew the song "Frontier Psychiatrist" from when I lived in Europe back in those days. It's a Gem. The album is really interesting with its use of loops and samples. Definitely the best electronica album on this list (so far). 3/5

GI by Germs
Feb 11 2022

Average sounding punk. 2/5

Live! by Fela Kuti
Feb 12 2022
The Only Ones by The Only Ones
Feb 13 2022

2nd Listen. Standouts: Breaking Down, It's the Truth, No Peace For The Wicked. From the bonus material: Peter and the Pets 2 of 5. but it has potential

The classic "Stay with Me" is the iconic song from the album. The rest isn't bad either. I prefer the songs that feature Rod Stewart on lead vocals. A strong classic rock album. Standouts: Stay with Me, Love Lives Here Others: Miss Judy's Farm, You're So Rude 3/5

Paranoid by Black Sabbath
Feb 17 2022

Classic. The whole "First side" of the album is amazing. That side alone is a 5/5. The rest of the album is good too. Standouts: Iron Man, War Pigs, Paranoid Others; Planet Caravan

Feb 18 2022

Jamiroquai is definitely a talented band with a unique sound. I really want to like it more than I do, the songs just don't connect with me. Maybe it will grow on me later.... 2.5 / 5 for now.

Street Life by The Crusaders
Feb 19 2022

Nice album. 3/5

Feb 20 2022

1st listen I can't tell if the album is good or just annoying. I like a few of the songs, I think I need more time getting to know it. 2.5/5

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Feb 21 2022

One of my favorites. 5/5 I love every song. The extended version has a couple of extras that were included on soundtrack albums (Heavy Metal and Bright Lights Big City).

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Feb 22 2022

4.5/5. So many great songs. This was the album that made me - and I'm sure many other pay attention to the new an unique band. Yes, they had a couple albums before this one, but I never heard them and never heard of the White Stripes until this one came out. I loved it, the first time I heard it back then and it has only gotten better with age!

Street Signs by Ozomatli
Feb 23 2022

First Listen. Interesting sound. Funk, jazz, Latin, rock, hip hop, world fusion all in one album. I mostly liked it. Standouts: Saturday Night 3/5

The Atomic Mr Basie by Count Basie & His Orchestra
Feb 26 2022

It's very good. What else can you say. 3/5

Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega
Mar 02 2022

Really nice. Like to hear more of it.

Mar 03 2022

An all-time classic. Definitely, one of the best albums ever made. 5/5. I remember the first time I heard Money when it came out. It was like nothing I ever heard of before. When I got older I heard the rest of the album and it blew me away.

Pornography by The Cure
Mar 04 2022

I like the Cure. Never heard this one though. None of the songs really stood out to me. I am sure it takes time to get, so I'll definitely give it more listens. For now though it is a 2/5.

Mar 05 2022

I definitely feel a jazz influence on this album. I think the second track, Freedom Rider, especially makes me think of the Thelonious Monk album, Brilliant Corners. The album overall is very nice. I enjoyed it. Standouts: Freedom Rider, Empty Pages, John Barleycorn, 3.5/5

Scott 2 by Scott Walker
Mar 07 2022

I really enjoyed Scott 4 so I thought this would be about the same. I did enjoy it but it really took several listens before I started coming around. There are some really good tracks: Next, Jackie, Plastic Palace People. "The Girls and the Dogs" is quite brilliant. All the rest of the songs are very nice. I'd really like to get to know this album much more in the future. 3/5

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Mar 08 2022

3/5. Borrowed Tune is a 5/5. The rest of the album is pretty good.

Repeater by Fugazi
Mar 09 2022

A couple of good songs. 3/5

Station To Station by David Bowie
Mar 10 2022

First time hearing this album. Besides Golden Years, I don't any of the other songs. I really like the Bowie albums that I know.... Since this is a new one for me it might take a few more listens to really enjoy. 2/5 for now. Standouts: Golden Years. Others:: Wild is the Wind.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Mar 12 2022

5/5. As much as I hate to admit it, this is a great album. NO, it is not in the same league as some others that I have given a 5/5 rating to, but It IS deserving of it.

I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Mar 16 2022

Nice. I'd like to hear this one again. 2/5

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Mar 18 2022

Better than I was expecting. His original version of Leave Your Hat on is so toned down compared to the Joe cocker remake, but still nice to hear. 3/5

Being There by Wilco
Mar 19 2022

Good, but too long. 2/5

Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk
Mar 20 2022

4/5. Definitely one of my favorite Jazz albums.

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
Mar 21 2022

Really enjoyed it for the type of music it is. It's like Perry Como or Andy Williams - people that are good, but I don't often listen to. Every song on the album quickly felt familiar and comfortable to me. I enjoyed it. 4/5.

Ill Communication by Beastie Boys
Mar 22 2022

Pretty great. 3.5/5 If you haven't read the Beatie Boys Book, I highly recommend it. It is interesting from start to finish. I listened to it on audible and it was even better with them reading it. This album is really good. I'd give it a higher score if I knew it better. I've listened to it several times and am still getting to know it. There are so many different sounds and styles throughout the album. It really is something interesting to listen to. I think people either love the Beastie Boys or hate them. If you are a hater, then I'd recommend getting to know them better. Their lyrics are quite intelligent (at times). Sometimes simplistic - going back to Licenced to Ill..... Standouts: Sabotage.

Heaux Tales by Jazmine Sullivan
Mar 24 2022

New albums shouldn’t be on this list. It takes time to determine if an album is worthy or just a fad. Never heard of her, never heard the album. I hate spoken interludes… The music was nice. I have no issues with any of the songs. 2/5.

Felt Mountain by Goldfrapp
Mar 25 2022

Such a great album. Different!

Frank by Amy Winehouse
Mar 27 2022

It's a decent album, but not really into her voice or sound. I like her version of Moody's Mood For Love. 3/5

Dear Science by TV On The Radio
Mar 29 2022

Really good3/5

Document by R.E.M.
Mar 30 2022

4/5. From start to finish, it is packed with great songs. I know this album well. Love it.

Destroyer by KISS
Mar 31 2022

A few good songs

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Apr 01 2022

It really is very good from start to finish. Solid 4/5. Standouts: Mrs. Robinson, At the Zoo, America, Fakin' it, A Hazy Shade of Winter, Old Friends.

Vol. 4 by Black Sabbath
Apr 02 2022
Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Apr 03 2022

A true classic Classic Rock album. Songs I know well and are great: Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion. Other songs I know and are really good: Big Ten Inch, Toys in the Attic. Best of the rest: No More No More, You See Me Crying. 4/5

The Blueprint by JAY Z
Apr 06 2022

"Lyrics" 0/5. Music and style 4/5. Too bad he finds it so necessary to include such deplorable words in his rap. Overall 2/5.

16 Lovers Lane by The Go-Betweens
Apr 08 2022

Never heard of these guys. It has a very easy to like sound. I definitely enjoyed it and want to hear more of it.

New Wave by The Auteurs
Apr 10 2022

Great album. I liked it the first time I heard it last year. It just keeps getting better. Interesting sound. I'm glad this album was on this list so I got to know it. 4/5

Close To You by Carpenters
Apr 11 2022

Ugh. I can imagine this was good back in 1970, but not so much now. 2/5

Pump by Aerosmith
Apr 12 2022

A load a great songs. 3.5/5

Electric Music For The Mind And Body by Country Joe & The Fish
Apr 13 2022

I listened to it, didn't think it was anything amazing, but it wasn't too bad either. I think if I were more familiar with it I would like it. I'd add this one to my list of albums to hear again. I've heard of the band but never heard any of the music. 3/5

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Apr 14 2022

It's a good album. I'd have to say that I think it is just too much. Never heard of these guys before, but I enjoyed it. It just kept going on endlessly... 3/5.

Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Apr 15 2022

A great album. The more I've listened to it the more I enjoy it. So many great songs. Standouts: Changes, Life on Mars? Other greats: Oh you Pretty Things, Kooks, Queen Bitch 4/5

Horses by Patti Smith
Apr 16 2022

3.5/5. Gets better every time I hear it.

Freak Out! by The Mothers Of Invention
Apr 17 2022

Ok, I know that Frank Zappa isn't for everybody, but those that like him enjoy this album. If you don't like him, you probably haven't heard enough to get to know him. This isn't one of my favorite Zappa albums, but I do enjoy it. I think Hungry Freaks, Daddy is a great opening song. I almost feel like it's a rip off of the Rolling Stones but still very good. I Ain't Got No Heart... to give away. Girl, you better go away. :) Who Are the Brain Police? I love the cadence of the song. Go Cry on Somebody's Else's Shoulder. A bit too much 50's doo-wop for me. But, it's enjoyable. 50s style with lyrics that are not what you would hear in a 50's doo wop ballad! I like Motherly Love as well. Good message. How Could I Be Such a Fool? Again, heartbreak. What was he going through when this album was written. I personally don't know him well enough to know but he definitely seems jaded. Wowie Zowie... eh, ok... the cheesy chorus isn't for me, but the rest of the song is acceptable. You Didn't Try to Call Me. Tell me who's loving you now? cos it worries my mind - I can't sleep at all... I think we have all been THERE. Especially guys... She didn't try to call. Why? Doesn't she think of me the way I'm thinking of her? No.... she's moved on... Dudes need to get over it! Anyway the Wind Blows. It's just a good song...short and to the point. I'm Not Satisfied. A bit of Zappa humor in this one. No love left to give... Haven't we heard that before? Wait, what about the... it sounds like Hungry Freaks, Daddy again... ok, maybe not.. but, maybe... :) You're Probably Wondering Why. So am I. LOL. YEAH. Ok, this song has no real melody at times, then it does... That's Zappa. Is that a Kazoo I hear? why, yes it is! Trouble Every Day. Probably the one song that is just there. At least for me. Hello I'm a Rock / It Can't Happen (Suite in Three Movements). This is what Zappa is all about. Those jazz-rock-related, long drawn-out pieces of interesting sounds and lyrics.... Just enjoy it. And yes, the Zappa continues with " The Return of the Son of Monster" Go with the flow...enjoy it. The first half of the album is more memorable than the second half but the entire project is such an experience. Glad I got to spend the day listening to it! 3.5/5 (what did you expect a 5/5?)

Fun House by The Stooges
Apr 19 2022

2,5, first listen

Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine
Apr 21 2022

First song is great.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Apr 23 2022

First time hearing this one. I love Radiohead's The Bends album. This might be my 2nd favorite. We'll have to see. Great sounds throughout the album. 3.5/5

Risque by CHIC
Apr 24 2022

When I first started listening, I thought, Ok...one good song. But, as the day went on I really started enjoying it more. 1979 is right when I was first getting into music, but I was never a Chic fan, so It took this long for me to finally hear it. I can definitely see this being a very hot album in 1979. Standouts: Good Times. Best of the Rest: The other six songs on the album. 3.5/5

Apr 25 2022

Pretty great. But, Morrissy's voice can get annoying after a while. I still like it though! Standouts: Girlfriend in a Coma. Unhappy Birthday, Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before. Others: I Started Something I Couldn't Finish. Death of a Disco Dancer, I won't Share You. I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday Cause you're evil And you lie And if you should die I may feel slightly sad (But I won't cry) Brutal... :) Love it. 4/5

Abraxas by Santana
Apr 26 2022

Brilliant. 4/5 Standouts: Black Magic Woman, Oye como Va, Samba Pa Ti, Hope You're Feeling Better.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Apr 29 2022

Really good, older Beatles album. I am not a fan of most of the cover songs (except for Till There was You) but overall the album is quite excellent. Standouts: All My Loving, It Won't Be Long, Till There Was You. Others: Don't Bother Me, Little Child, All I've Got to Do, Devil in Her Heart, Not a Second Time, and Hold Me Tight. Could have done without: Please Mr. Postman, Roll Over Beethoven, You Really Got A Hold On Me and Money (That's What I Want). 4.5/5

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Apr 30 2022

First listen. I’ve heard the Tigermilk album before because of this list. I think this one has a better vibe.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
May 03 2022

This is one that really grows on you. 4

L'Eau Rouge by The Young Gods
May 04 2022

Interesting listen. Not great, but enjoyable. 2.5/5

B-52's by The B-52's
May 06 2022

Classic! 4.5 / 5

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
May 09 2022

Interesting and enjoyable. Not really familiar with it yet. I think I'd like it more after I hear it a few more times. 2.5/5 for now

Le Tigre by Le Tigre
May 10 2022

Loved it! 3.5 of 5. The album starts out strong with four really great songs. The rest are pretty good too. Standouts: Hot Topic, What's Yr Take on Cassavetes, Deceptacon, The The Empty, My My Metrocard, Phanta, Friendship Station Left me wanting more.

May 11 2022

I can appreciate that people LOVE Bob Dylan. He's ok for me. Kind of the same sound for every song, every album. I listened to this one a few times, it is worth listening to, but don't think I'd ever go back to it again. Glad I got the chance to hear it. 3/5

May 12 2022

Who really wants to listen to ignorant people acting angry, shooting guns, calling each other Nigga.? The music and style is actually good, it is just all the extreme content that really ruins this album. 1/5

Back In Black by AC/DC
May 13 2022

A Perfect Rock Album. 5/5 Classics: Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Hells Bells Greats: Shake a Leg, Shoot to Thrill, Given the Dog a Bone, What Do YOu Do For Money Honey, Have a Drink on Me. Far Above Average: Let Me Put My Love Into You, Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. Favorite Line: "Let me cut your cake with my knife" - Let Me Put My Love Into You.

Bossanova by Pixies
May 14 2022

I liked it. I think I need to hear it again though. 2.5 / 5 for now.

Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
May 15 2022

Mostly just typical 60s pop-rock with a few standout tracks. Classics: None Standouts: Kicks, I"m Not Your Stepping Stone, All I Really Need is You, Melody for an Unknown Girl Very Good: Little Girl in the 4th Row, Take A Look at Yourself 3 / 5

May 16 2022

A lot of great songs on this one. Standouts: Maggy May, Mandolin Wind, (I Know) I'm Losing You, Every Picture Tells a Story, Seems Like a Long Time, (Find a) Reason to Believe. The album would be rated higher without That's All Right/Amazing Grace. I think they are awkward in the flow of the album. 4/5

Funeral by Arcade Fire
May 17 2022

Very solid. First time hearing the album. 3/5

New Boots And Panties by Ian Dury
May 19 2022

Very good. 4 / 5 Classic: Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll Standouts: Wake Up and Make Love With Me, Sweet Gene Vincent, My Old Man, Clevor Trever,

May 20 2022

Really Great! 4.5 / 5 Classics: Killer Queen, Brighton Rock Others: Lilly of the Valley, Now, I'm Here, Bring Back Leroy Brown, In the Lap of the Gods, Stone Cold Crazy

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix
May 21 2022

4.5 Classic 7 Classics! Foxy Lady, Fire, Hey Joe, Are You Experienced?, Manic Depression, Purple Haze and the Wind Cries Mary. The rest of the songs are just damn good - including May This Be Love, I Didn't Live Today, Third Stone From the Sun, Stone Free and Love or Confusion,

Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves
May 22 2022

It's a nice album... 2.5/5

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
May 23 2022

Bizzare album. Not everyone's cup of tea... Not sure it is mine either, but I did enjoy listening to it more than expected. 2/5

Clandestino by Manu Chao
May 24 2022

Surprisingly good. I’m usually not interested in Spanish music, but this was different. 3/5

Crazysexycool by TLC
May 25 2022

Better than expected. Many good songs. 3/5

Vincebus Eruptum by Blue Cheer
May 26 2022

First impression: Sounds like Hendrix...second impression: sounds like the Who. So, they get a zero for originality. LOL. The music was nice though. I'm not a fan of cover songs, and the first two songs right off the bat are covers... The original stuff on the album is fine, but nothing special to me.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
May 28 2022

Really great sound. Never heard of this guy before. At times it sounds like pink Floyd…other times Alan Parson Project. Whatever it is I like it. Will definitely listen to This one again. 3/5

Fever To Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
May 29 2022

2.5. First time hearing this band. I liked it and want to hear more.

Tago Mago by Can
May 30 2022

Really interesting stuff.

Colour By Numbers by Culture Club
Jun 01 2022

Classic. Favorite song: Victims. 4.5/5

25 by Adele
Jun 02 2022

Nice

Gold by Ryan Adams
Jun 03 2022

Some pretty nice songs. Heard of this guy but never heard any of his music. Might take some more time to appreciate this one better. 2.5/5 for now.

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Jun 04 2022

5/5 From start to finish it is one great song after another.

Ray Of Light by Madonna
Jun 05 2022

It's Madonna. She can do no wrong... 3/5 This is an album by her that I really don't know very well, but it is really good.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jun 06 2022

3.5/5 First time hearing the album. Very good, as usual from Bob Marley. Standouts: Stir it Up, High Tide or Low Tide (Bonus Track).

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Jun 07 2022

Much better than expected. I really loved it! 3/5

1977 by Ash
Jun 08 2022

Never heard of Ash. For the first time listening it was very enjoyable. 2.5/5 for now.

Jun 10 2022

Just ok for me. Nothing bad, just not my kind of music and nothing stood out. I was expecting to hear the "Fuck You" song, but guess that was from a different album. Shame.

Graceland by Paul Simon
Jun 11 2022

5/5. Damn good from the first song to the last.

Haunted Dancehall by The Sabres Of Paradise
Jun 13 2022

Oh boy…. Another one of these faux music albums…. It isn’t horrible, but seriously…did I really need to hear THIS before I die? 2/5.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Jun 14 2022

It’s ok. I really don't like the remakes of Listen to the Music or Summer Breeze. Those are just to iconic for me to enjoy anyone singing them. The rest is pretty good though. 3/5

Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan
Jun 17 2022

It's another Bob Dyan album... how exciting..... (yawn).

Third/Sister Lovers by Big Star
Jun 20 2022

Never heard of Big Star. The album is nice though. Best tracks: Femme Fatale, Thank You Friends, Big Black Car, Holocaust, Kanga Roo, Till the End of the Day,

Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Jun 23 2022

Solid Nick Drake. 3/5

Life's Too Good by The Sugarcubes
Jun 24 2022

Such an interesting sound. Bjork is very unique! Birthday is really great. Motorcrash isn't bad either. I can get into this, but it might take a few more listens.

Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Jun 25 2022

There are some really great songs, but many of the others are just dated. Standouts: Living on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name, Wanted Dead or Alive, Never Say Goodbye. 3.5/5

Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
Jun 27 2022

Great Album. I used to listen to this all the time when it came out. Now, 22 years later, Some of the songs, I don't remember, but there are some real classics here: In the End, Papercut, One Step Closer, Crawling, My December. 4/5

Stankonia by OutKast
Jun 29 2022

A couple of classics on this one. The rest are ok, long album.

Machine Gun Etiquette by The Damned
Jun 30 2022

I’m sure its good, but after listening all day I am not won over yet.

Leftism by Leftfield
Jul 03 2022

eh

The Idiot by Iggy Pop
Jul 06 2022

Standouts: Nightclubbing, Baby, China Girl, Sister Midnight.

Jul 08 2022

Brilliant! 4.5/5 Standouts: About a Girl, Come as You Are, Dumb, Polly, Something in the Way, All Apologies, The Man Who Sold the World, All three Meat Puppet Songs (especially Oh Me), Where did you Sleep Last Night. And all the rest are above average too! I am so glad this album exists.... RIP Kurt.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
Jul 09 2022

Pretty good. Need to hear more of this one! 2.5/5

Actually by Pet Shop Boys
Jul 10 2022

Actually...this is a great album. Classic PSB. 4/5

Kilimanjaro by The Teardrop Explodes
Jul 11 2022

2.5 / 5. Good album, easy to enjoy. Need to hear more of this one.

Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Jul 12 2022

3.5. Smooth and cool. Very nice to listen to.

Jul 13 2022

Tainted Love is one of the best songs ever! The rest is pretty good.

Rapture by Anita Baker
Jul 14 2022

4/5. Hard not to fall in love with this album. Smooth and amazing.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Jul 15 2022

Classic. 4/5

Emperor Tomato Ketchup by Stereolab
Jul 17 2022

On first listen, I thought it was pretty boring and insignificant. But, as the day went on and I heard it more, I started really enjoying it. It isn't anything fantastic or amazing, but it is like the music version of comfort food. 3/5

Morrison Hotel by The Doors
Jul 18 2022

Keep your eyes road, your hand upon the wheel.... Morrison Hotel contains many Doors classics such as Roadhouse Blues, Waiting for the Sun, Peace Frog, and Land Ho! Other standouts: Blue Sunday, Queen of the Highway, Indian Summer, Jim Morrison - gone too soon, but when we need him we can always check into the Morrison Hotel and enjoy the entire catalog.

Parallel Lines by Blondie
Jul 19 2022

One Way or Another, Heart of Glass, Hangin on the Telephone... great

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
Jul 20 2022

I’ve heard this one before and it’s really good and gets better each time I listen to it. 3.5/5. Standouts: Get a Grip On Yourself, Peaches, Hanging Around, Goodbye Toulouse

Tommy by The Who
Jul 21 2022

A definite classic. 4/5

Giant Steps by The Boo Radleys
Jul 22 2022

It’s alright. 2.5/5

The Stooges by The Stooges
Jul 23 2022

Standouts: I Wanna Be Your Dog, No Fun, 1969. Ann almost sound like a Doors song for most of it. 3/5

Rust In Peace by Megadeth
Jul 24 2022

Much better than expected. Still not really what I like to listen to, but I can see how it would be loved by metalheads! 2.5/5

Parachutes by Coldplay
Jul 25 2022

Coldplay. It's either Love or Hate. Those that love the band probably outnumber the haters, but Overall: Excellent ( but after listening to it all day. I'm really tired of hearing it). Standouts: "Don't Panic", "Shiver", "Yellow", "Trouble" 3.5/5

Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jul 26 2022

It's nice. 2.5/5

Coat Of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Jul 27 2022

Really good album. Standouts: Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, Here I Am. 4/5

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Jul 28 2022

This is not nearly as good as the other Kraftwerk albums I’ve heard. That being said, it isn’t bad, just not great. Autobahn (song) is a classic…. 3/5

The Pleasure Principle by Gary Numan
Jul 29 2022

3.5/5 Always loved the song “cars” and this album has a few more great songs. I enjoyed it very much.

21 by Adele
Jul 30 2022
Eagles by Eagles
Jul 31 2022

One of the weakest Eagles albums, but it does have three classic songs. 3/5

Run-D.M.C. by Run-D.M.C.
Aug 01 2022

Classic Old School. Really takes me back. Reminds me of old friends that I haven't thought of in years! This was definitely a sound that was truly new and unique at the time. Rock Box set the way for songs like "Walk This Way" That Aerosmith and Run-DMC collaborated on. Every song is significant and set the stage for others to follow.... Standouts: It's Like That, 30 Days, Hard Times, and Rock Box. Others: Jam-Master Jay, Hollis Crew, Sucker M.C.'s, Wake Up, Jay's Game. 4/5

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Aug 02 2022

Really enjoyable. Love Neil Young and I never sleep either.

The New Tango by Astor Piazzolla
Aug 03 2022

What makes this special? It isn’t bad, but I’ve heard hundreds of albums that aren’t on this list, that are better than this. 2/5

Natty Dread by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Aug 05 2022

Brilliant. 4/5

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Aug 06 2022

3.5. Really great

The Age Of The Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
Aug 07 2022

Really, Really enjoyed this album. 3.5/5 It's a really fun listen. I'd definitely add it to my playlist. Is it amazing? Not really, but, I am glad I got to know it.

Aug 09 2022

That language! This would be better without all the N's and F's.... I'll actually give it 2/5 and not 1/5 like I thought because it has merits. 2/5

The Next Day by David Bowie
Aug 10 2022

Never head this one before. Seems good. Really need to get to know it better. 3/5

KE*A*H** (Psalm 69) by Ministry
Aug 12 2022

Hard core. Interesting. I like it in general, but not really something I'd listen to often. 2.5

Machine Head by Deep Purple
Aug 13 2022

4/5. Classic, Classic Rock. Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Lazy, and Space Truckin' are all mega-classic.

Floodland by Sisters Of Mercy
Aug 14 2022

3.5 Never heard this before. I really wish I would have listened to it in 1987, I am sure it would be a classic for me now. It is exactly what I like.

Imperial Bedroom by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Aug 15 2022

I'd take THIS Elvis over that other one any day! Solid album. 3/5

Microshift by Hookworms
Aug 17 2022

2.5 good at times.

Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth
Aug 19 2022

LOUD. NOISY. Not very good. 2/5

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Aug 20 2022

Its fine

Bryter Layter by Nick Drake
Aug 21 2022

2.5. Nice but not into this voice.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Aug 23 2022

Really good. 3.5

Dire Straits by Dire Straits
Aug 24 2022

It's nice. Better than many other albums on this list. 3/5

Birth Of The Cool by Miles Davis
Aug 25 2022

I first listened to the CD version of the album and thought it was pretty good - definitely 'cool'. Then Darn that Dream started and I thought how much that song just didn't fit in with the rest of the album. It's a great old classic from the 1940s - I know it well. It just didn't seem to flow along with the rest of the album. THEN I looked at the Wikipedia page and saw that It wasn't part of the original album. I never know which version of the album is the one that we "must listen to", but in this case, I'll stick with the original version without Darn That Dream. Very cool, smooth and funky jazz. yeah, baby, I dig it... 3/5

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Aug 28 2022

It's ok.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Aug 29 2022

One of the best Jazz albums ever. 4/5 Best track: So What, Freedie Freeloader

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
Sep 01 2022

Not bad. NOt really my kind of music but it was enjoyable

Metallica by Metallica
Sep 02 2022

4.5/5. F'ing great

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Sep 05 2022

Interesting sound. I'd like to hear more 2.5

The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
Sep 06 2022

2.5. One of the best I’ve heard from them.

Clube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento
Sep 08 2022

It's nice but really hard to enjoy when the language is so difficult. I think this one would take more time to appreciate. 2.5 / 5

Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton
Sep 09 2022

Pretty classic album. I remember when this was the biggest album on planet Earth. 4/5

Garbage by Garbage
Sep 10 2022

2.5

The Man Who by Travis
Sep 12 2022

Not exactly a unique sound, because it sounds like Radioheard and other bands, but I did really like it. 3/5

1999 by Prince
Sep 13 2022

Great album with the exception of one song (Something in the Water). 4/5

Mott by Mott The Hoople
Sep 14 2022

It’s ok. 2.5

Sep 15 2022

Not my favorite genre to listen to but the music was good. The language was a bit much for me though. 2/5

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Sep 17 2022

Rage Against the Machine or RATM is a rock band from L.A., USA. This was their 1st Studio Release. Genre: Rap Metal, Funk Metal Initial Impression: Hard, Loud, Kick Ass Singles: ---------------------------------- Killing in the Name (UK #1, US ALT #25, #8 NZ, #7 AUS) Bullet in the Head (UK #16, #19 NZ) Bombtrack (UK #37, NL #8, NZ #11) Freedom (#17 NZ) Standouts: Killing in the Name (Fuck You I Won't Do What You Tell Me), Bombtrack Others: Take The Power Back, Bullet in the Head I don't usually listen to Rap Metal, but when I do I listen to Rage Against the Machine. I have to be in the right mood, to enjoy this kind of music. It isn't something I'd put on playlist with other songs that I would listen to during a normal day. But, I would definitely put it on a playlist of songs that really fucking rock! For the Genre is is outstanding. For me, overall, I think it is pretty damn good and overall I'd give it a 3.5

The Last Of The True Believers by Nanci Griffith
Sep 18 2022

Standouts: Love at the Five and Dime The album seems fine. Never heard of her before and I've listened to Country music from time-to-time throughout my 55 years... 2.5

The Rising by Bruce Springsteen
Sep 19 2022

Above average, but not my favorite Springsteen album. 3.5

Red Dirt Girl by Emmylou Harris
Sep 21 2022

Nice. Now this is good country music. Standouts: I Don't Wanna Talk About It Others: The Pearl, Michelangelo, Tragedy, Red Dirt Girl, Bang the Drum Slowly, Hour of Gold,

Sep 22 2022

Wilco is an American Rock band. This is their 4th Album. They have three appearances in the 1001 Albums list (including collaboration with Billy Bragg). This is definitely a more mellow album compared to other Wilco songs I've heard. Some may call it boring.... I just think you need to spend more time with it to appreciate it. This is my first listen, and my first impression is positive and I look forward to spending more time getting to know it better. Standouts: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Radio Cure, War on War, Heavy Metal Drummer, Rating: 2.5/5

Technique by New Order
Sep 24 2022

Seems ok. Don't know any of the song. Typical 80s sound. 3/5

Imagine by John Lennon
Sep 26 2022

4.0 really nice. Jealous Guy and Imagine are true classics.

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Sep 28 2022

strangely haunting and beautiful music. Her voice is unique and I am sure the style was fresh when this was released in 1967. 4/5

Quiet Life by Japan
Oct 05 2022

Never heard of this band before and certainly never heard any of the songs. I love the song, Despair. So haunting. At times during the album I almost thought I was listening to a early Duran Duran album. I think the album would have been better to get to know back in 1979, but listening to it now for the first time I can only appreciate how it might have been a new and different sound for its time. I think if I hear it more it is something I would definitely like. I would definitely like to keep this one around and listen to it again and again. 2.5/5

Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
Oct 08 2022

4.5/5. Classic album!

A Hard Day's Night by Beatles
Oct 09 2022

The thing that makes me give this 4.5 instead of 5 stars is the fact that the album is just too “pop”-orientated. It is loaded with pop songs. And I appreciate the fact that there are no covers on this one. It is a classic and in 1964 this would have been an amazing purchase! 4.5/5

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Oct 10 2022

Heard this once before. Not bad. Three good tracks and the might take more time to get to know better. 3.5/5.

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Oct 12 2022

Noisy, but not bad. 2.5/5

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Oct 13 2022

One of the best albums ever. Start to finish this is an amazing album. 5/5

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin
Oct 14 2022

5/5. Classic. One of the best albums ever!

American Beauty by Grateful Dead
Oct 15 2022

3.5 I’m not a dead head but good music is good music.

Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Oct 19 2022

Excellent for the genre and era. 3/5

Killing Joke by Killing Joke
Oct 20 2022

Got better each time I listened to it. By the end of the day….i was a fan. Still need more time to give it a higher rating. 3/5

Hejira by Joni Mitchell
Oct 21 2022

2.5 one of her least horrible albums. Not a Mitchell fan.

Truth by Jeff Beck
Oct 24 2022

Really good.

Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Oct 25 2022

Decent. 2.5/5

Odessa by Bee Gees
Oct 28 2022

Nice pre-disco Bee-Gees

Beggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
Oct 30 2022

The Rolling Stones from London, England. This was their 9th Studio Album. It is one of six albums on the 1001 Albums list. Standouts: Sympathy for the Devil, Street Fighting Man Others: No Expectations, Factory Girl, Salt of the Earth Sympathy for the Devil is one of the Top 100 classic rock songs of all time. Rating: 3.5

The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Oct 31 2022

Ray Charles sings 20s, 30s & 40s standards in his own R&B Bluesy way. It is outstanding. Singles: ----------------------------------------------------- Let the Good Times Roll (#78) Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin' (US #95, #17 US R&B) Just for a Thrill (#16 US R&B) Come Rain or Come Shine (US #83) Standouts: Let the Good Times Roll, It Had to Be You, Alexander's Ragtime Band, When Your Lover Has Gone, Just For a Thrill, Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin', Am I Blue, Come Rain Come Shine. Rating: 4/5

Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
Nov 01 2022

Surprisingly enjoyable.

Screamadelica by Primal Scream
Nov 03 2022

3.5 gets better each time I hear it.

NEU! 75 by Neu!
Nov 05 2022

Very good 3.5

The Sensual World by Kate Bush
Nov 06 2022

It’s fine. A few good tracks. 3/5 Standout: This Women’s Work

Viva Hate by Morrissey
Nov 07 2022

Very good

Blue by Joni Mitchell
Nov 08 2022

2.5. I can do without Joni Mitchell in my life.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Nov 09 2022

Interesting sound. I think I like it but still need more time.

Cafe Bleu by The Style Council
Nov 10 2022

3.5/5. First time hearing the whole album. A couple classics and the reat are really good.

Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
Nov 12 2022

4/5. There is a lot to love on this classic album. Brown Sugar is an iconic classic. Wild Horses is one of the top 10 Stones songs of all time. Bitch has a familiar riff that makes me feel like I know the song, but I really don’t remember ever hearing it before. I Got the Blues sounds so Ottis Redding-like with out being a rip off. It is a perfect tribute to a master of soulful blues. Can’t you hear me knocking is two songs in one: the song and the jam session. Just imagine what we have lost if they didn’t keep recording after the main part of the song was over. Dead Flowers, shows how versatile the band can be. Rock, blues and now country….Sticky fingers gives the listener one joyful surprise after another. And at no time does the listener get the feeling they know what is coming next. The album winds down with Moonlight Mile, a soulful rock ballad that gives the listener time to reflect on what they just took in during the previous forty minutes. I can just image listening to this album for the first time back in 1971… hearing the final song fade, listening as the needle makes it was to the end of the album, the arm lifting up and start moving back to the resting place. I would have probably been chilling on a bean-bag and would have just sat in silence for a half hour only to get up, flip the album over to side 1 and start the journey again.

Honky Tonk Heroes by Waylon Jennings
Nov 13 2022

Really great C&W album. It took a few listens to grow on me.

Nov 15 2022

Not bad. I don’t know the band or songs. 2.5/5

Night Life by Ray Price
Nov 16 2022

2.5 It’s fine

Tical by Method Man
Nov 20 2022

2.5/5 Not bad, just not my bag, baby!

The Grand Tour by George Jones
Nov 23 2022

I really don't care for old country music.

Manassas by Stephen Stills
Dec 02 2022

2.5 it's fine

The Predator by Ice Cube
Dec 03 2022

I can do with hearing this one again. 2/5

Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl
Dec 04 2022

Not a real thriller.... 2.5

We're Only In It For The Money by The Mothers Of Invention
Dec 05 2022

Interesting sounds by Zappa. This is one that will take more time to get to know better.

Cut by The Slits
Dec 08 2022
Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Dec 09 2022

It's a nice album. Not really sure it belongs on this list, but I did enjoy it. The best elevator music ever. :) 3/5

KIWANUKA by Michael Kiwanuka
Dec 10 2022

Really good stuff!

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Dec 12 2022

Not bad, but not great

Debut by Björk
Dec 13 2022

She is so unique. Great voice and style. A lot of exceptional songs. Her version of the 1940s classic, Like Someone in Love is amazing and she brought the classic to a whole new generation of music fans. 3/5

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Dec 14 2022

2.5. It seems nice. Not really my thing though. The remake of Cruisin is nice

Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós
Dec 16 2022

Very Interesting. Never heard of them before. My second time through the album and I think it has some great sounds and it kind of transport you into another realm, like you are in a trance, only broken when the last song is over. I think I could grow to really enjoy this. 3/5 for now.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Dec 17 2022

Not bad, but not great. 2.5

Talking Heads 77 by Talking Heads
Dec 18 2022

it's above average. Psycho Killer is a classic. 3/5

Dec 19 2022

4/5. Quickly becoming one of my favorite albums on this list. "21st Century Schizoid Man" and "The Court of the Crimson King" are classics. The rest are great.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 20 2022

3.5/5 Standouts: The Lyre of Orpheus Others: Hiding All Away, Messiah Ward, There She Goes, Nature Boy, Abattoir Blues, Let the Bells Ring, Breathless, Babe You Turn Me On,

Dec 21 2022

Hardcore. Better listed to loud and when buzzin' on something. Just saying... It starts powerful and keeps the beat throughout. Singles (4): One Love (#8 UK), No Good (#4 UK, top 10 all over the world), Voodoo People (#13 UK), Poison (#15, UK) Standouts: Break & Enter, Their Law, No Good, Tops in the genre. Overall: 3.5/5

Os Mutantes by Os Mutantes
Dec 22 2022

This is a journey into sound.... Don't know these guys. Never would have ever listened to this album if it wasn't for this project. Was it worth it? Tuff one to say. Experimental Psychedelic pop in Portuguese. It definitely has moments. Might take more time to start to enjoy. For now, it is one of the weaker Psychedelic albums on the list. Standouts: "A Minha Menina" Others: "O Relogio" (first half of the song, then it went to crap), "Baby" has a familiar melody. "La Premier Bonheur Du Jour" 2.5

Palo Congo by Sabu
Dec 23 2022

Not bad, but not great 2.5

There's A Riot Goin' On by Sly & The Family Stone
Dec 24 2022

Really great album from a great era in music. It is still very listenable today, unlike some of the music from then. Some of the tracks really give me Al Green vibes, which I like very much. Stand Outs: Family Affair, Runnin’ Away, Thank You for Takin’ Me to Africa Others: Luv N Haight, Just Like A Baby, Brave And Strong, You Caught Me Smilin’, Time. 3.5

Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
Dec 26 2022

Classic album in Rock 'n' Roll history. It has so many great songs. Standouts: Gimme Shelter, Country Honk, Let it Bleed, You Can't Always Get What You Want. 4/5

Doolittle by Pixies
Dec 28 2022

3.5 Some great tracks. Standouts: Here Comes Your Man, Others: Monkey Gone to Heaven, La La Love You, Debaser, Gouge Away

Alien Lanes by Guided By Voices
Dec 29 2022

Forgettable.

Soul Mining by The The
Dec 30 2022

Around 1990 I heard The The's Mind Bomb album and fell in love with their sound. I bought "Infected" and this one, "Soul Mining" thinking they were going to have that same sound. But. they were both really different and I really never got into them. I was surprised to see those two albums on this list, but not Mind Bomb. It is nice to listen to them again, almost like for the first time. This album starts strong with I've Been Waiting For Tomorrow For All My Life and This is the Day. Both songs I think are great. This is the Day is one I have heard over the years on Alt radio. The rest of the album is so good. I really don't get why I wasn't into this 30 years ago! Standouts: This is the Day, Uncertain Smile, Perfect, The album art cover is really interesting. It kind of has a Picasso feel to it. The wikipedia page says it is a painting of one of the wives of Fela Kuti. So that is cool as well based on his presents on this list as well. The albums singles: Uncertain Smile, Perfect, This is the Day were all top 100 UK songs, but none were top 40. Perfect hit the NZ charts at #19 and the re-release of Uncertain Smile hit #31 in the Netherlands. I look forward to listening to this more much more often. I am giving it a strong 3.5 / 5.

At San Quentin by Johnny Cash
Dec 31 2022

I listened to the 2000 CD edition which is longer than the original LP version. The album that brought us "A Boy Named Sue". Johnny performs Ring or Fire and Walk the Line and several other Popular C&W songs of the time. It is a very enjoyable album and great to listen to from time-to-time, but isn't something I'd listen to often. It is good though. 3.5/5 Singles: A Boy Named Sue (#1 US Country) top 10 all over the world.

Dance Mania by Tito Puente
Jan 01 2023

This is one that is hard to rate. When it came out (before my time) I am sure it was great. Mambo. Dancing. Latin music. All the rage! Today, we hear it and it is just old music of days gone by. I rate based on what the album means to me, not what it means to music history in general. It may have been an influential album in the 1950s....I'll give it that. For my pleasure in listening it gets a 3.5/5. There is nothing bad about this album. It does make me want to dance (in private of course - because this old white guy don't dance) and it IS fun to listen to.

Zombie by Fela Kuti
Jan 02 2023

Very enjoyable.

In Utero by Nirvana
Jan 03 2023

A couple of really classic songs and some I just don't get into so much. I really like Nevermind - like everyone did. This one is different. For me, just a 3/5.

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder
Jan 06 2023

Love Sir Duke and I Wish. They are absolute masterpieces. Isn't she lovely is sweeter than sweet. The album is full of other really great tracks as well such as Pastime Paradise, As, and my favorite unknown song from the album is If it's Magic. The album is funky, soulful and a joy to listen to. 4/5

Low-Life by New Order
Jan 07 2023

3.5 A few really good songs, more if you include the extended 2CD version. Love the additional songs and instrumentals. Standouts: "Love Vigilantes", "The Perfect Kiss", "Shellshock", "Sub-culture" The rest is really great. Enjoyable.

Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin
Jan 08 2023

Classic 5/5 Standouts: Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker, Living Loving Maid, Moby Dick, What is and What Should Never Be, Thank You, The Lemon Song, Ramble On, Bring it on Home. (Yes, every song).

Scum by Napalm Death
Jan 09 2023

2.5 Loud, but I can see why people that like this kind of music would be attracted to it.

Bandwagonesque by Teenage Fanclub
Jan 13 2023

Alt Rock band from Scotland. This was their 3rd album and only album on the list of 1001 albums... Singles: Star Sign (#4 US Alt, #44 UK Singles) The Concept (#12 US Alt, #51 UK Singles) What You Do To Me (#19 US Alt Airplay, #31 UK Singles (OCC)) First Impression: Thumbs up. Standout Tracks: The Concept. What You Do to Me Others: December, Star Sign, Metal Baby, Sidewinder, Alcoholiday, Guiding Star. 3/5

Jan 14 2023

Aphex Twin is Richard James, British Electronic Musician. This is his first album. His only album on the list of 1001 albums. Genre: Ambient Techno Initial Impression: Thumbs Up Standouts: Xtal, Tha, Others: Everything else Rating: 4/5 (Outstanding)

Jan 15 2023

I was really not looking forward to listening to this one... But, DAMN. That was awesome. A Tribe Called Quest is from Brooklyn NY, USA. This was their first album and they have two albums on the 1001 albums list. This is a GREAT hip hop album. Can they Kick it? Yes they can! One of the best albums in the Genre. Up there with Three Feet High and Rising by De La Soul. Love it. Standouts: Can I Kick It? Others: Everything else on the album! Rating: 4/5 (Outstanding)

Third by Portishead
Jan 16 2023

Portishead is from Bristol, England. This is their third album and they have two albums on the list of 1001 albums. Singles: --------------------------------------- Machine Gun (#52 UK) The Rip (#98 FRA) Magic Doors (#83 FRA) Initial Impression: Thumbs Up Standouts: Machine Gun, Deep Water Others: Magic Doors, The Rip,

Who's Next by The Who
Jan 18 2023

Rating: 5/5 (Absolute Classic) Standouts: Won't Get Fooled Again, Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O'Riley, Bargain, Going Mobile, The Song is Over, Getting in Tune. Fantastic.

Timeless by Goldie
Jan 20 2023

Seems ok. 2.5

The Undertones by The Undertones
Jan 21 2023

Quite a few good songs on this album. Easy to get to know and enjoy. 3.5

Songs For Swingin' Lovers! by Frank Sinatra
Jan 22 2023

Standards from the 20s, 30s & 40s sung in a way only Frankie can. Brilliant. 4/5

Fred Neil by Fred Neil
Jan 23 2023

I'm not usually crazy about Folk Rock. This one was less folk and more easy listening, so I enjoyed much better than expected. Favorite Tracks: Everybody's Talkin', The Dolphins 3/5

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Jan 24 2023

3.5 The more I listen to it, the more I like it. It is really different than the other WHO albums that I have listened to.

Oar by Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Jan 25 2023

3.5 Very nice. Better than expected

Revolver by Beatles
Jan 29 2023

Brilliant 5/5 Standouts: Taxman, Eleanor Rigby, Here, There and Everywhere, Yellow Submarine, Good Day Sunshine, Got to Get You Into My Life, Tomorrow Never Knows, For No One Others: I Was Only Sleeping, Love You To, She Said She Said. Classic

Eternally Yours by The Saints
Jan 30 2023

Definitely a good album. I enjoyed it for the first time hearing it. Exceptional for the genre. Just wish I knew it better.

High Violet by The National
Jan 31 2023

Don’t know these guys. They have an interesting sound that reminds me of some of the late 80s alternative bands. First impression: thumbs up. Great voice.

All Directions by The Temptations
Feb 02 2023

Very good. Soulful. Standout: Papa Was A Rolling Stone Others: I Ain't Got Nothin', The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3.5/5

Let England Shake by PJ Harvey
Feb 03 2023

Standouts: The Glorious Land, Others: Let England Shake, The Last Living Rose, The Words That Maketh Murder. 3/5

Crocodiles by Echo And The Bunnymen
Feb 06 2023

Not too bad :) 3/5

Hotel California by Eagles
Feb 07 2023

5/5. Classic. I love every song. Perfect album, and it brings back memories.....

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Feb 08 2023

The Beach Boys were a really unique 60s sound, that has really lost its appeal. They were great back in the day though. There are a lot of great songs, but when I listen to it now, it’s like I just want to hear it once, and move on….. 3.5/5 (excellent)

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Feb 09 2023

Not a fan of show tunes and that is what this really reminds me of. It isn't bad for what it is, but I don't think I would ever seek this out to listen to it again. Overall I give it a 3/5 (which is good for something I don't ever want to hear again!)

Vespertine by Björk
Feb 10 2023

I like Bjork, but never heard this album or any of the songs. After listening to it all day, I didn’t really feel much of any connection. 2.5/5

John Prine by John Prine
Feb 11 2023

Standouts: Illegal Smile, Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, Others: Spanish Pipedream (Blow Up Your TV), Hello In There, Sam Stone, Pretty Good, Quiet Man. 3.5/5

Devotional Songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Feb 12 2023

It is nice to hear music from the other side of the World. This is definitely something I would have never even considered listening to without it showing up here. It is nothing I would choose to hear again though. I can appreciate it and its influence on other similar artists, but it is not an album or a style of music that fits into my personal music likings. 2/5

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Feb 13 2023

It's a really long album. When the music is good, I usually don't mind a long album...but this was really long. Did I mention how long it was? One good song, 1979. The rest are relatively forgettable after a few listens... It isn't bad...just too long. :) 3/5

Faust IV by Faust
Feb 17 2023

2,5 very interesting

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Feb 22 2023

Has it's moments but not enough... 2.5

Dummy by Portishead
Feb 23 2023

3.5 really enjoyed it!

Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
Feb 24 2023

His voice is the biggest draw back to me. It's great for one song, Ok, for a few songs, then just get's old for me after that.... Standouts: None Still, it's good music. Just like to hear someone else sing the songs! 3.5

Low by David Bowie
Feb 25 2023

Sound and Vision is one of his best! Most of the rest of this one is new to me. Warszawa has a definite Brian Eno feel to it. More than another of the other songs on the Album. Standouts: Sound and Vision Others: Speed of Life, Always Crashing the Same Car, Warszawa Rating: 3.5

...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Feb 26 2023

Ugh. Typical pop album. Nothing special here… let’s move on. 2.5/5

Beach Samba by Astrud Gilberto
Feb 27 2023

When it started, I thought, “I’m not going to like this….” Turned out pretty good…. Standout: You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice 3/5

Aftermath by The Rolling Stones
Feb 28 2023

Fantastic! 4/5 if you include Paint it Black….

Chirping Crickets by Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Mar 04 2023

Classic oldies…. 3.5/5

LP1 by FKA twigs
Mar 05 2023

Surprised at how much I liked it. 3/5

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Mar 07 2023

3.5 very good.

The best song on the album….isn’t really on the album: United. It sounds like Kraftwerk. The rest of the album is a difficult listen. It is interesting, but not something I’d ever recommend to anyone. This album might put you in a trance, or cause you to slowly go insane. Either way, it could be the soundtrack to your nightmares. 2.5/5.

Gris Gris by Dr. John
Mar 09 2023

3/5 Interesting album. Never heard anything quite like this before.

Odessey And Oracle by The Zombies
Mar 10 2023

Time of the Season is one of the best songs ever. Great sounds. The rest of the album is full of great little songs that I've never heard before. They do have kind of a Beach Boys vibe from time-to-time, but not really a copy-cat band. Standouts: Time of the Season Others: A Rose For Emily, Care of Cell 44, Beachwood Park, Brief Candles, I Want Her She Wants Me, This Will Be Our Year, Butcher's Tale

Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
Mar 11 2023

2.5

Dare! by The Human League
Mar 13 2023

4.5/5 I love every song on this album.

Shaft by Isaac Hayes
Mar 14 2023

4.5 Brilliant. Standout: Shaft The rest of this album is just amazing. I love it start to finish!

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
Mar 17 2023

Such an iconic voice. Standouts: Sweet Baby Jane, Fire and Rain, Country Road Others: Lo and Behold, Sunny Skies, Steamroller, Oh Susannah, Blossom, Suite for 20 G 4/5

GREY Area by Little Simz
Mar 18 2023

Second listen: First time it was a 1/5 for me. This time around I found the song "Boss" to be exceptional and so far, that one song has saved this album. Standouts: Boss Others: Selfish, 101 FM, Therapy, Rating: 2.5/5

Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Mar 21 2023

3/5 Interesting sound. First time hearing this one. It's good, quality music, not sure if it going to excite me again next time I hear it though.

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Mar 22 2023

ok, this was wayyyy better than expected. Some definite grooves on this one. Each song sounds familiar and for good reason, they took some good songs and made them Bongo anthems and in other cases, others have used tracks from this album in their hip hop albums. This could be the biggest surprise of the year! 3.5/5

Konnichiwa by Skepta
Mar 23 2023

Very odd dynamic. Like someone not gansta trying to be gansta. Just ok for me.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Mar 24 2023

There are a few really great songs, the rest are fine. As a whole, it's a good album but not nearly one of the best Tom Petty albums. 3.5

Different Class by Pulp
Mar 25 2023

Pretty good. Sounds loke David Bowie most of the time. 2.5

The Libertines by The Libertines
Mar 26 2023

Kinda good, I guess. Never heard of them. Couple good tracks. I'd probably listen to this again in the future. 3/5

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Mar 27 2023

Musically good, but not my kind of music. 2.5/5

American Gothic by David Ackles
Mar 28 2023

Is it me or does this sound like a Scott Walker album? It’s nice, but on first listen I rolled my eyes a bit. After listening more, I started to like it more.

This Is Fats Domino by Fats Domino
Mar 30 2023

Outstanding album for the era of music. Standouts: Blueberry Hill (makes me think of Ritchie Cunningham!), Blue Monday, What's the Reason Others: Reeling and Rocking, The Fat Man's Hop, Honey Chile 3.5/5

Mar 31 2023

5/5. Absolute Classic I don't give 5/5 ratings often. These, in my book, are reserved for the top 5% of the albums I've listened to. This is an exceptional work. I usually do NOT like cover songs. Johnny knows how to make them his own. You have never heard anyone else sing the Nine Inch Nails track Hurt like Johnny does. Absolute genius. I listened to the full album for the 1st time just after Johnny had passed. Before this I always thought he was good - he had a handful of great songs and most of the time his live albums were entertaining. This, on the other hand, is near perfection - start to finish. It is so amazing. This is truly an album that I feel everyone should listen to before they die. Favorite tracks: Hurt, I Hung My Head, Give My Love to Rose, The Man Comes Around, In My Life, Sam Hall, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Streets of Laredo, Big Iron, and We'll Meet Again. Least Favorite: None really, but if I HAD to pick a couple I'd go with the cover songs that he really didn't do much with, other than sing it in only the way JC could: Bridge Over Troubled Waters, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Songs like Personal Jesus is ok, I think someone probably told him that If he sang this he would reach out to a new generation of music fans. I think it's pretty good, but probably the song that I feel least fits the rest of the album.

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Apr 01 2023

Neil Young is pretty damn great. I knew a couple of these songs but don't think I've heard the whole album more than a couple of times. Stand Outs: Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River Others: Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Round & Round (It Won't Be Long), Running Dry (Requiem For the Rockets), Cowgirl in the Sand 3.5/5

Apr 02 2023

Above average 3/5. Solid! I include the 1996 bonus material - which contain some of the best songs on the album! (Orgasm Addict, Oh Shit) Standouts: I Don't Mind, Orgasm Addict.

Siembra by Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
Apr 03 2023

"Como decia mi abuelita el que dé último rie se rie mejor" Salsa in 1978 really fit right in with the Disco scene. I enjoyed the album - more for the music than the singing. Standout: Pedro Navaja 3/5

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Apr 05 2023

Not horrible, but pretty close to un-listenable at times. Too many muther fuckin', bitches, Niggas, etc... Standouts: Nothin' But a "G" Thang 2.5

Bug by Dinosaur Jr.
Apr 06 2023

Yep, Noise Rock.... Mostly I didn't care for it. I'm sure there is a place and time when and where I might actually enjoy it, but for the most part it just too difficult to listen to. Standout: Freak Scene 2.5

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Apr 07 2023

Hate to admit it, but this is really good! Standouts: Otherside, Scare Tissue, Californication, Around the World, Road Tippin' Others: Parallel Universe, The Velvet Glove, Porcelain 4.0

Home Is Where The Music Is by Hugh Masekela
Apr 08 2023

Definitely, one of my favorite Jazz albums ever. Smooth trumpet sounds throughout. I've heard this album at least 100 times in the past couple of years. Favorite tracks: Part of a Whole, Blues For Huey 4/5

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Apr 09 2023

Might just be good for background music - but not every song. Favorite Song: Immigrant 2.5 at best.

Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart
Apr 10 2023

3rd listen: first two times I gave 3/5 and 3/5. This is the reason for this list: To introduce new albums that we would have never heard of. This is a gem. I'm very grateful to this 1001 project to bring this to my attention. After listening this time, I realized how much I love the album. Standouts (Just about every song!): This is the Way, A Sight to Behold, The Body Breaks, Poughkeepsie, Dogs They Make Up the Dark, This Beard is for Siobhan, See Saw, Todos los Dolores, Insect Eyes 4.5/5

London Calling by The Clash
Apr 11 2023

Standouts: London Calling, Train in Vain, Clampdown, Lost in the Supermarket, Others: Rudie Can't Fail, Revolution Rock, Brand New Cadillac, Jimmy Jazz, Hateful, Spanish Bombs 4/5

Hypnotised by The Undertones
Apr 12 2023

Yesterday I had the Clash...today I get the Undertones. This week is starting out great! Fun little punk rock album. Quite enjoyable! I usually don't like too many cover songs, but they do a decent job with Under the Boardwalk. Standouts: There Goes Norman, Under the Boardwalk, What's With Terry Others: Hypnotised, and everything else! Third listen: 3/5 & 3/5 the first two times. Rating: 4/5

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Apr 13 2023

Yes, it's long (that's what she said!), but it's good (she said that also!). I have fallen in love with this album over the past couple years. Each song is pretty special to me. Standouts: just the first 69 songs! Rating: 5/5

Fuzzy by Grant Lee Buffalo
Apr 14 2023

2.5

The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
Apr 15 2023

"I'm afraid you're just too darn loud." - Huey Lewis (Back to the Future) As a 15 year old in 1982, I would have really been into this. But, now I'm a 55 year old and this doesn't appeal to me the same as it would have back then. I do know Run to the Hills and The Number of the Beast. It is really a great early heavy metal sound and Iron Maiden is really unique. It was always just a little harder than I was really ever into. I can appreciate it for what it is and know that this album is really important to some people. Songs like, Children of the Damned, seem to be more my speed to rock. I enjoyed that one much more that some of the others. This is my first time hearing the album as a whole, it won't be the last, but I really need to be in the right mood to get into it. 3/5

Apr 16 2023

Hate this album. Love me some Ice-T on SVU but, this is a disgrace. Horrible example for young black kids that are too impressionable. Yes, I am old white dude, but I do love rap and hip hop - when it is done right. If zero stars was an option Id’ give it that. 0/5, maybe .5/5, but my rating will unfortunately be a 1/5….

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Apr 17 2023

Very nice sound. I've heard this album a few times and am just now getting into it. I think it could be something I'd definitely listen to more in the future. Standouts: Two Weeks, Southern Point, All We ask Rating: 3.5/5

Green by R.E.M.
Apr 18 2023

Above average Standouts: Stand, Orange Crush, Pop Song '89 Singles: -------------------------------- Orange Crush (#1 US Alt & #1 Rock, #28 UK) Stand (#1 US Alt & #1 US Rock, #6 USA, #48 UK) Pop Song '89 (US Alt, #16, US Rock #14, USA #86) Get up (Failed to get up on the charts). Rating: 3.5

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
Apr 19 2023

Best Marvin Gaye album ever. Hands down. Start to finish this is great. Standouts: What's Going On, Mercy Mercy Me, Inner City Blues 3.5/5

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Apr 20 2023

The ultimate Bob Marley album. Ok, I might have said that about more than one of his albums. He's pretty good you know! Standouts: Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Three Little Birds, Jammin', One Love, People Get Ready. Three Little Birds has been "my song" for as long as I can remember. I play it whenever I am feeling in a pinch. I always remember what Bob says, "Don't Worry - bout a thing - Every little thing will be alright". And it always is. 4.5/5

Tom Tom Club by Tom Tom Club
Apr 21 2023

Finally! I've been waiting for this album on the list. I used to think that Genius of Love and Wordy Rappinghood were two of the most ingenious songs of the 80s! Brilliant unique sound and I have wanted to hear the rest of the album. Standouts: Genius of Love, Wordy Rappinghood Others: L'éléphant Rating: 3.5

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Apr 23 2023

The psychedelic folk style was something that immediately sounded good to me. I've heard the name Syd Barrett but didn't know any of the songs. The first few songs on the album stand out more to me than some of the others. 3.5

Arc Of A Diver by Steve Winwood
Apr 24 2023

Very good! Standouts: While You See a Chance, Arc of a Diver, Others: Spanish Dancer, Second-Hand Woman, Slowdown Sundown, Night Train, Dust Score: 4/5

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Apr 25 2023

I just can't get into Joni Mitchell.... It seems nice and maybe if I was exposed to it when it came out I'd feel differently.... 3/5

Underwater Moonlight by The Soft Boys
Apr 26 2023

Heard this album about a year ago, don't care for it. Today, I'm thinking this is pretty great. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to hear it again. 3.5

Throwing Muses by Throwing Muses
Apr 27 2023

Debut Album by Throwing Muses. From Rhode Island, USA. Genre : Post-punk, alternative rock Single: Soul Soldier (Did not chart) Notable Songs: Hate My Way, Delicate Cutters First Listen: my 968th album from the list of 1089 albums. The two singers, Kristen Hersh and Tanya Donelly, are step-sisters. Tanya Donelly is best known for her Grammy-nominated work in the mid-1990s as lead vocalist and songwriter for Belly, when she scored a national radio and music television hit with her composition "Feed the Tree". (Wikipedia). Rating: 2.5

Maverick A Strike by Finley Quaye
Apr 28 2023

This is his first album and widely considered his best. A blend of Reggae and Progressive Soul/Rock. Third listen: first two I gave it a 3 and a 2.5. He is from Edinburgh, Scotland Singles: --------------------------------------- Sunday Shining (#16 UK, #26 US Alt) Even After All (#10 UK) It's Great When We're Together (#27, UK) Your Love Gets Sweeter (#16, UK) Ultra Stimulation (#51 UK) Standouts: Even After All, It's Great When We're Together, Your Love Gets Sweeter, Ultra Stimulation Rating: 3.5/5

Da Capo by Love
Apr 29 2023

Love is a band from L.A., USA Genre: Psychedelia, hard rock, jazz rock 2nd Studio from Love Singles from Da Capo: ----------------------------- 7 and 7 Is / No. Fourteen (#33 USA) Stephanie Knows Who / Orange Skies (Did Not Chart) She Comes in Colors / Orange Skies (Did Not Chart) ¡Que Vida! / Hey Joe (Did Not Chart) Rating: 2.5

May 01 2023

David Crosby of Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young) first solo album. Songs anyone would know from the album: none. Singles: Music is Love (#95, USA) and Orleans (#101, USA). First impression: <Yawn> It got better, sounded great with headphonesmon. Rating: 2.5

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
May 03 2023

Third listen: 2 and 3 the first two times. It gets better each time I hear it. I still don't think it is great, but I'm coming around. 3.5/5

Legalize It by Peter Tosh
May 04 2023

Really good Reggae. I have heard the name, Peter Tosh, but don't think I have ever heard any of these songs. They are not hard core Reggae, but more on the softer side and I really liked it. I look forward to getting to know this one better. 3/5 for now.

Slayed? by Slade
May 05 2023

Slade's third album. They are from England Genre: Hard rock, glam rock Singles: ------------------------------------- Mama Weer All Crazee Now (#1, UK, 76 USA) Gudbuy T' Jane (#2, UK, #68 USA) Let the Good Times Roll (#114, USA) From the Bonus Material: Cum on Feel the Noise (#1 UK, #98 USA) Skqueeze Me Pleeze (#1 UK) Take Me Back Ome (#1 UK, #97 USA) Other (good) tracks: The Whole World's Goin' Crazee, Look at Last Nite, Move Over, I Don't Mind, Let the Good Times Roll 3/5

Locust Abortion Technician by Butthole Surfers
May 06 2023

Third album by the Butthole Surfers. They are from San Antonio, TX, USA. This is their only album on this list. They are most known for the 1996 song, "Pepper" Genre: Noise rock, psychedelic rock, experimental rock, and avant-garde. Singles: None Notable Songs: Human Cannonball, Sweet Loaf 3.5

Teen Dream by Beach House
May 07 2023

Beach House is from Baltimore, MD, USA This was their first album and it failed to chart (anywhere in the world) but is considered one of their best works. Genre: Dream pop, indie pop 3rd Listen: 2.5, 3 The songs are really growing on me and I'm a fan. Standouts: Zebra, Norway, Used to Be, Lover of Mine Others: Silver Soul, Walk in the Park, Better Times, 10 Mile Stereo, Real Love Singles: ------------------- Used to Be (#13 US Sales) Norway (#41 UK) Zebra (#14 US Sales, #96 UK) Lover of Mine (DNC) 10 Mile Stereo (DNC) Rating: 4/5

Peter Gabriel by Peter Gabriel
May 08 2023

Fantastic! Brings back some memories!

Wild Wood by Paul Weller
May 09 2023

Quality music, just not really exciting for me. 3/5

Opus Dei by Laibach
May 10 2023

Third listen. It's interesting, but after three times, I'm getting over the interesting aspect. Now, it's just ok. Only so much of the Cookie Monster singings 80s rock songs I can stand! LOL. 3/5

Duck Stab/Buster & Glen by The Residents
May 11 2023

It’s on the list of lowest rated albums in this project. I think it is better than that, but only slightly. I can tolerate this much more than some of the other crap that this list contains. I’d say i like it better than at least 300 other albums i’ve heard. I still don’t think it deserves to take a spot on this list. There are thousands of albums that are better than this one….. it is unique though. And if their goal is to expose us to music that we would have never sought out…then they succeeded. Standouts: Haha, that’s funny. There are no standouts….. 3/5

Savane by Ali Farka Touré
May 12 2023

2.5

May 13 2023

From Austin, Texas, USA Their first album. People either love or hate the jug sound effect. For me…..i didn’t even notice it, so I guess I don’t mind it. Singles: ------------------------------------- You're Gonna Miss Me (#55 USA) Reverberation (Doubt) (#129 USA) Standouts: You’re Going To Miss Me, Splash 1, Rating: 3/5

Group Sex by Circle Jerks
May 14 2023

Third listen. 2.5 last time. It is short and simple. Not bad for the genre. The song Afghanistan seemed years ahead of its time. 3.5/5

Doggystyle by Snoop Dogg
May 15 2023

1/5. Ignorant, misogynistic, crap.

Winter In America by Gil Scott-Heron
May 16 2023

Terrific jazzy, soulful album! All the songs are great. I think H2Ogate Blues is probably my least favorite because it takes away from the flow of the rest of the album. All and all it is such a pleasure to listen to! 4/5

Everything Must Go by Manic Street Preachers
May 17 2023

Good, but nothings stands out. I would probably never seek it out to listen to again.

Dig Me Out by Sleater-Kinney
May 18 2023

Sleater-Kinney is from Washington, USA Genre: Punk rock, blues rock Singles: --------------------------------------------- One More Hour (#153 UK) Little Babies (#147 UK) I like the guitars a lot, but the singing not so much! Borderline annoying voice. Standouts: Little Babies, One More Hour. Rating: 3/5

Supa Dupa Fly by Missy Elliott
May 19 2023

I liked it more than I thought I would since it is a genre that I don’t listen to often. 3/5

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
May 20 2023

5/5 Love his voice. Huge fan of Leonard

Guero by Beck
May 23 2023

Fantastico!

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
May 25 2023

Very Enjoyable. Standouts: Juxtapozed, Shoot Doris Day Singles: -------------------------------------------------- Juxtapozed with U (#14 UK) (Drawing) Rings Around the World (#28, UK) It's Not the End of the World? (#30 UK)

All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
May 26 2023

Very good. 3.5/5 My Sweet Lord / Isn't It a Pity What Is Life Standouts: My Sweet Lord, Isn't it a Pity, What is Life, If Not For You, Others: I'd Have You Anytime, Behind That Locked Door, All Things Must Pass, I Dig Love, It's Johnny's Birthday. It is just a bit too long.

Rio by Duran Duran
May 27 2023

They were one of the biggest things on the planet when this came out. A lot of very good songs here.it is more of a fun/nostalgic album than it is great/quality. Standouts: Rio, Hungry Like the Wolf, My Own Way, Say a Prayer. Others: Lonely in your Nightmare, Hold Back the Rain, The Chauffeur. Rating: 4/5

Picture Book by Simply Red
May 28 2023

Singles: -------------------------------------------- Money's Too Tight (to Mention) (#13 UK, #28 USA) Come to My Aid (#66 UK) Holding Back the Years (#2 UK, #1 USA) Jericho (#53 UK) Open Up the Red Box (#61 UK) Standouts: Holding Back the Years, Money's Too Tight to Mention, Others: Sad Old Red, Heaven, Jericho, Red Box, Picture Book 3.5/5

Billion Dollar Babies by Alice Cooper
May 29 2023

Singles: ---------------------------------------------- Elected (#26 US, #4 UK) Hello Hooray (#35 USA, #6 UK) No More Mr. Nice Guy (#25 US, #10 UK) Billion Dollar Babies (#57 US) 4/5

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
May 30 2023

Genre: Electronic pop Singles: ----------------------------- If I Had a Heart When I Grow Up Triangle Walks Seven 2.5

A Seat at the Table by Solange
May 31 2023

I can probably think of 1001 albums that are not on this list that are better than this one.... She has a famous sister.... After I cut out all the stupid interludes the album was much nicer to listen to. Still not deserving of a spot on this list. Standout: Where Do We Go Singles: ------------------------------ Cranes in the Sky (#74 USA) 2.5

At Budokan by Cheap Trick
Jun 01 2023

4/5 The full concert is much better thank the selected tracks for this album. Still classic.

Strange Cargo III by William Orbit
Jun 03 2023

Yawn. But nice for background music. 3/5

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Jun 04 2023

Seems nice, but don't know any of it before now. 2.5

Parklife by Blur
Jun 06 2023

Easy to enjoy. 3.5/5

Berlin by Lou Reed
Jun 08 2023

Very good. Standouts: Caroline Says II, The Kids, The Bed. The Kids and The Bed are gut wrenching songs. So sad. Oh what a feeling…. 3.5/5

Phaedra by Tangerine Dream
Jun 09 2023

2.5/5 Ok.

Jun 11 2023

Just Ok. Kinda forgettable. Third time through the album and it still sounds like something I never heard before in my life. It’s not horrible, but did I really need to hear this? 2.5/5

Fear and Whiskey by Mekons
Jun 12 2023

It’s definitely more alternative than country. I actually thought they were from Ireland after listening to it. Pretty good stuff. I really enjoyed it. It is the kind of music I look forward to hearing again and again. 4/5 Standouts: Hard to Be Human Again, Last Dance, Lost Highway Other very good tracks: Chivalry, Trouble Down South, Darkness and Doubt, Psycho-Cupid, Flitcraft, Country, Abernaut 1984/5

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Jun 13 2023

Genre: Folk rock, pop Standouts: Down to Zero, Other goodies: Help Yourself, 3rd Listen: (3, 3.5) Rating:

Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin
Jun 15 2023

It’s good but I’m not a fan.

Django Django by Django Django
Jun 18 2023

Pretty nice listen 3/5

Jun 19 2023

Better than expected. Still not my cup of tea. Good for what it is. Standout: Daydreaming 2.5

Vento De Maio by Elis Regina
Jun 20 2023

How can this be so hard to identify and find? I think I found the right album to listen to… It’s fine. Old Portuguese music. 2.5 Favorite track: Trio Ao Alvaro.

Transformer by Lou Reed
Jun 21 2023

Perfect Day is one the best songs ever. Walk on the Wild Side is a classic. Favorite Tracks: Perfect Day, Vicious, Walk on the Wild Side, Make Up, Satellite of Love, Wagon Wheel, New York Telephone Conversation, Goodnight Ladies. 4/5

The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Jun 22 2023

The Message is one of the best Old School Rap songs ever. Some funky songs like She’s Fresh. As soon as It’s Nasty starts it is like…I know this! Think Tom Tom Club. Scorpio is so iconic that there were many songs during the time that used that same formula (sound, beat, electronic voice). They do a great job integrating the It’s a Shame by Stevie Wonder into their own Rap version. Dreamin’ and You Are are great soulful ballads. The bonus song Wheels of Steel is a great remix bonus. Standouts: The Message, Scorpio, It’s a Shame Others: It’s Nasty

Vulnicura by Björk
Jun 23 2023

She’s so odd and so easy to love and the songs are impossible to sing along with! Stonemilker is crazy beautiful. I felt like I was in a trans listening to it. The video is interesting as well. Black Lake is such a slow burn…it starts pauses, starts again pauses again start again…building tension…starts again. Something so wonderful about the pace of this song. It builds up and just when you think it’s going to take off….it comes back down to the ground and builds up again. What a journey. Favorite tracks: Stonemilker, Black Lake Others: Notget, Quicksand

Elastica by Elastica
Jun 24 2023

Singles: ————————————————— Stutter (US Alt #10, UK #80) Line Up (UK #20) Connection (#17 UK, #2 Mod Rock USA) Waking Up (#13 UK) Car Song (#33 US ALT) Standouts: Connection, Stutter, Line Up, Car Song, Waking Up, 3/5

Treasure by Cocteau Twins
Jun 26 2023

Not bad

Trio by Dolly Parton
Jun 27 2023

Love Dolly and Linda….Emmylou is really hard to detect her voice. Not much of a fan of the harmonies…. Old style country songs sung by three iconic ladies. Average at best. 3/5

Band On The Run by Paul McCartney and Wings
Jun 28 2023

Very Good to Fantastic! 4/5 Standouts: Band on the Run, Jet, Helen Wheels, Mrs. Vandebilt, Nineteen Hundred and Eight Five, Bluebird, Let Me Roll With It, Others: Mamunia, Picasso's Last Words.

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
Jun 30 2023

Almost not worth listening to. I was intrigued at first. I thought, "This could be interesting" let's see where it goes... Nowhere. That is where it goes. There is not even one thing that can be said as to why this is on this list. Best Track: The Man With the Golden Arm I've heard worse... but this is just above those... 2.5/5

Peggy Suicide by Julian Cope
Jul 01 2023

Kind of a long album…. Heard of him, never heard this album. Standouts: Pristeen, Promise Land, If You Loved Me At All, Head, Las Vegas Basement 3/5

Porcupine by Echo And The Bunnymen
Jul 02 2023

Very nice

#1 Record by Big Star
Jul 04 2023

First time hearing this one. I've heard other Big Star albums and this one doesn't see quite as good. I'll give it more listens - maybe i'll come around. 3/5

Jul 05 2023

4/5! Yeah Boy! Some classics! Don’t Believe the Hype, Bring the Noise, Terminator X to the Edge of Panic and Rebel without a Pause The rest of the songs, I dont know quite as well, but they have that Public Enemy sound!

The Dreaming by Kate Bush
Jul 06 2023

Never heard this album or any of the songs. Kate Bush is kind of an acquired taste. The music and sound takes time to appreciate. So far, I need more time to fully appreciate it It sounds kind of ‘weird’ at first. Singles: ------------------------------------ "Sat in Your Lap" (#11 UK) "The Dreaming" (#48 UK) "There Goes a Tenner" (#93, UK) "Suspended in Gaffa" (FR, NL, ESP top 40) "Night of the Swallow" (DNC) Rating: 2.5

Sulk by The Associates
Jul 07 2023

Never heard of them before. It was pretty decent. Need to hear it again sometime. 2.5/5

Ananda Shankar by Ananda Shankar
Jul 08 2023

Raga Rock, Rock with an Indian influence. Covers Jumping Jack Flash and Light My Fire very well. The rest of the album is sweet and easy to listen to and enjoy - with or without a doobie. 3/5

S&M by Metallica
Jul 12 2023

I LOVE Metallica. This album doesn't do it for me. I know I should love it, but I don't. It's too long, and good songs are changed.... still better than a lot of other albums on this list. 3.5/5

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Jul 13 2023

Move along folks...nothing to see here. Never heard of them. More folk rock.... do we really need this? 2.5

Van Halen by Van Halen
Jul 14 2023

5/5 Classic, Classic Rock I grew up listening to this. Fantastic! Standouts: Runnin’ With the Devil, Jamie’s Crying, Ain’t Talkin’ ‘bout Love, Feel Your Love Tonight, You Really Got Me, Eruption, Ice Cream Man, I’m the One, Little Dreamer.

Jul 15 2023

Standouts: Mama Said Knock You Out, Jingling Baby, Around the Way Girl Others: The Boomin' System, Eat 'em Up L Chill, To Da Break of Dawn 3.5/5

L.A. Woman by The Doors
Jul 16 2023

Not a classic, but does have some great songs to carry it. Standouts: L.A. Woman, Love Her Madly, Riders on the Storm Others: L'America, The WASP, Been Down So Long 4/5

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jul 17 2023

First time hearing this one. I like the sound. Standouts: A&E, Happiness, Caravan Girl Singles: ----------------------------------------- "A&E" "Happiness" "Caravan Girl" "Clowns" 3/5

War by U2
Jul 18 2023

U2s first two albums were good but WAR is the one that really did it for them and made the known world-wide! Standouts: Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Years Day, 40, Two Hearts Beat as One, Seconds. 4/5

Marcus Garvey by Burning Spear
Jul 19 2023

Don't know them.... seems relevant for the time. 3/5

Bummed by Happy Mondays
Jul 20 2023

It isn't bad. Some of the songs are starting to sound pretty good. 3/5

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Jul 21 2023

Average to slightly above average. Nothing very interesting...nothing really bad. It's just there. I listened, then I said. OK. What's next? Standouts: Nothing really. 3/5

New Forms by Roni Size
Jul 22 2023

Long, repetitive. Best songs: Heroes 2/5

Movies by Holger Czukay
Jul 23 2023

Ummm. I think I need to hear that again. Kind of like Frank Zappa (in a way....). 2.5

Jul 25 2023

If there was more mellow stuff like Lonely Women and December's Boudoir, I'd probably enjoy it more. The upbeat stuff like Lucky and Lu didn't do anything for me. Eli's Comin' I know only because Three Dog Night remade it and made it a classic. Most enjoyable tracks: Lonely Women, Eli's Comin', Timer, Stone Cold Picnic, Emmie, and December's Boudoir. Some decent songs, but overall it didn't do much for me. Maybe if I knew it when it came out I'd feel differently. 2.5/5

Rocks by Aerosmith
Jul 26 2023

Really good. 3.5/5 Standouts: Back in the Saddle, Last Child Others: Home Tonight

Fly Or Die by N.E.R.D
Jul 27 2023

It's fine. Maybe a 3/5 at best.

Tanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
Jul 28 2023

I was not expecting to like this. I was wrong. Very smooth. I love her voice. A perfect album. I wish i knew it better. 3.5/5

Sea Change by Beck
Jul 30 2023

Sad. Bleak, Somber. But still very nice to listen to. Standouts: Guess I'm Doing Fine, Lost Cause 4/5

Tragic Songs of Life by The Louvin Brothers
Aug 01 2023

HATE the sound. Makes my skin crawl. I like country music but this is too twangy for me. 2/5

Elvis Is Back by Elvis Presley
Aug 02 2023

When I first seen this album come up I honestly rolled my eyes. Then I looked at the track list. Fever, that’s one I know. Not by Elvis, but I know it. The album was a real surprise. Great stereo sounds. I was really impresses. Best tracks: Fever 3.5

The Infotainment Scan by The Fall
Aug 03 2023

Standouts: I’m Going to Spain, The League of Bald headed Men, Why are People Grudgeful 3.5/5

Space Ritual by Hawkwind
Aug 05 2023

First time hearing this one. Never heard of the band before. Born to Go is their most well-known song. According to the Classic Rock History website, they ranked it as the #1 Hawkwind track. It definitely rocks. The rest of the album....well, I think if you are high you might get into it. I'll pass on the LSD and pass on this album. 2.5

Face to Face by The Kinks
Aug 06 2023

4/5 Standouts: Sunny Afternoon, Party Line, Dandy, Very catchy songs.

Queen II by Queen
Aug 07 2023

Iconic sound. An album without any hit singles and the only song that it among the typical lists of greatest Queen songs, is Seven Seas of Rhye. The album does stand out as uniquely Queen. The guitars of Brian May and the Vocals of Freddie Mercury are undeniable! Standouts: Seven Seas of Rhye, Father to Son, White Queen (As it Began), The Loser in the End, Funny How Love Is. 4/5

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman
Aug 08 2023

It starts strong with some really nice and catchy songs. I liked it much more than I was expecting. One Two Cha Cha Cha was really fun. 3

Meat Is Murder by The Smiths
Aug 09 2023

Eat while eating a big juicy hamburger. the US version contains, How Soon is Now? Which is the best Smith’s song, IMO. The rest of the album is full of known Smith’s songs. They just aren’t really spectacular to the non-smith fans… 3.5/5

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Aug 10 2023

Standout: Sanctuary

Pyromania by Def Leppard
Aug 11 2023

Outstanding. A true classic of its era. A Ton of great songs. 4.5/5

Bad by Michael Jackson
Aug 12 2023
Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby by Girls Against Boys
Aug 13 2023

First time hearing this album and I never heard of the band either. The album doesn't have very good ratings from the critics, so I went in thinking it probably wouldn't be too good. My initial impression: I do like their sound and energy. The drums mostly and the lead singer's smoky voice. This seems to be an album that could be completely forgettable, or a classic of the genre. I think it will just take more time to get to know it. Bullet Proof Cupid is probably the most well known song from the album. Is it enough to carry the album? Solid 2.5/5. But, I think it has potential.

Pieces Of The Sky by Emmylou Harris
Aug 14 2023

Above average country. Standouts: Too Far Gone, If I Could Only Win Your Love, Coat of Many Colors, For No One. 3/5

Rain Dogs by Tom Waits
Aug 15 2023

Interesting. Brilliant. Standouts: Time, Downtown Train, 3.5

A Little Deeper by Ms. Dynamite
Aug 19 2023

Never heard of this before. She is new to me. Standouts: It Takes More, Dy-Na-Mi-Tee, Put Him Out. Good. 3/5

Mask by Bauhaus
Aug 20 2023
Aug 21 2023

Nice. Definitely better than the old Doo-Wop stuff. 3.5/5

Let Love Rule by Lenny Kravitz
Aug 22 2023

Very, Very good. 4.5/5

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Aug 23 2023

4/5 Classy

1989 by Taylor Swift
Aug 24 2023

Taylor Swift goes down easy. Wow, I wish! Good Album...though 4/5

Made In Japan by Deep Purple
Aug 25 2023

Outstanding: 4/5 It's a live album (and really a greatest hits album). Standouts: Child in Time, Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Lazy, Space Truckin'

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Aug 26 2023

3.5 Good album. Nice to relax to. Recorded live and there are people talking during the performance which is distracting.

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Aug 27 2023

Not a fan or her style or voice, but I can definitely see how she is so liked by the critics. I just really don't care for the old twangy county music.... Best Tracks: Black Coffee, Shadowland 2.5

Urban Hymns by The Verve
Aug 28 2023

Standouts: Bittersweet Symphony, The Drugs Don’t Work, Sonnet, Lucky Man 3.5

The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu
Aug 30 2023

Interesting sound. Never heard them before. 3/5

Smash by The Offspring
Aug 31 2023
Rip It Up by Orange Juice
Sep 02 2023

Never heard of these guys before. Singles: ------------------------ Rip it Up (UK #8) 2.5 Interesting sounds, I think I might be interested in this after hearing it more.

Live / Dead by Grateful Dead
Sep 03 2023

Very little to get excited about with this one. Dead Heads will love it, the rest of us don’t get it…. 2/5

Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Sep 04 2023

Damn good! Standouts: Strangelove, Never Let Me Down Again, Little 15, Behind the Wheel. 4/5

Bright Flight by Silver Jews
Sep 05 2023

Standouts: Slow Education, I Remember Me, Horseleg Swastikas, Tennessee 3.5/5

Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon
Sep 06 2023

Hard beats, good rhyme. It falls under the genre: Alternative hip hop, psychedelic rap. Never heard of this before. It has it's good points. Standouts: (Nothing is great, but many are good.) Best of the rest: 3000, Earth People, Blue Flowers, Bear Witness, I'm Destructive, "You can call 1-800-PP51 Doo Doo!" 3.5/5

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Sep 07 2023

Brilliant sound! Love it! 4/5

Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Sep 10 2023

Before this project, I never heard of this guy. Now I have heard this album a couple times and I think it is really good.

Sister by Sonic Youth
Sep 11 2023
Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada
Sep 12 2023

I like the style. Never heard of these guys. Definitely going on both my ambient playlist and electronic playlist. Best tracks: Roygbiv, Turquoise Hexagon Sun, Aquarius, Happy Cycling, An Eagle in Your Mind

The Sounds Of India by Ravi Shankar
Sep 15 2023

I love how Indian music influenced bands like the Beatles, but to listen to it like this...nah. 2

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet Underground
Sep 16 2023

Classic Velvet Underground. Standouts: Femme Fatale, Sunday Morning, Others: I'll Be Your Mirror, I'm Waiting for the Man, All Tomorrow's Parties, Heroin, There She Goes Again,

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Sep 17 2023

This one took a while to enjoy. I thought it was pretty bad at first. But, it got better. With more listens I'll probably find it rates a better score, but for now it will have to be a 3.5 because it is still very new to me. I will definitely come back to it again.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Sep 18 2023

Horrible album cover, luckily for it the contents within are much better. 3.5 / 5

A Walk Across The Rooftops by The Blue Nile
Sep 19 2023

Wow. Really liked it. Never heard of them before. Little bit sounding like Peter Gabriel at times. This is a gem. 3/5

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Sep 20 2023

F’ing Metallica! I’m not very much into this kind of music anymore but they always have been the exception! Standouts: Master of Puppets, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Others: Battery, Damage Inc.,The Things That Should Not Be, Disposable Heroes, Orion,

Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons
Sep 21 2023

Force me to listen to this a few more times I might start liking it! Standouts: Love Hurts 3.5

What's That Noise? by Coldcut
Sep 22 2023

Standouts: Stop This Crazy Thing, People Hold On, My Telephone, No Connection, What’s That Noise.

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Sep 23 2023

Standouts: The Suburbs, Month of May, Ready to Start, We Used To Wait, Sprawl I Others: Wasted Hours, Modern Man, Rococo, Empty Room, City With No Children, Half Light I, Half Light II, Sprawl II,

Getz/Gilberto by Stan Getz
Sep 24 2023

I am sure that in 1964 this was played on many record players in many homes like you would see in an episode of MAD MEN. The Girl from Ipanema is CLASSIC bosa nova - Perfection. Standouts: The Girl From Ipanema All the rest of the songs are beautiful, although completely unknown to me. If you want a nice easy listening bosa nova album, this is probably the best. 4/5

Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Sep 25 2023

Really not my kind of music. I do like country music, but this is more bluegrass classics and that's not my thing. There are some songs I did enjoy more than the others... Keep on Sunny Side, Wreck on the Highway, Nine Pound Hammer, Honky Tonkin', Lost Highway, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Both Sides Now (Don't really know why this was included on the album)., Foggy Mountain Breakdown. By the end I wanted to rip my ears off. Still it's a 3/5

Sep 26 2023

The Fall is a band I never heard until this list came out! So glad I got to know them! Better late than never. Standouts: Barmy, Couldn't Get Ahead, Cruiser's Creek, The Nkroachment: Yarbles, Others: Mansion, My New House, Paint Work, I Am Damo Suzuki. 4/5 Rating:

Arular by M.I.A.
Sep 27 2023

Album #1049 First Listen. Standouts: Galang, Sunshowers, Others: Pull Up the People, Bucky Done Gun, Fire Fire, Amazon, M.I.A. 3/5

Maggot Brain by Funkadelic
Sep 28 2023

The more you listen to it the better it gets. I really enjoyed this one. Funky! 4/5

Faith by George Michael
Sep 29 2023

5/5 Perfection

m b v by My Bloody Valentine
Sep 30 2023

Kind of a difficult one to enjoy. It is interesting. It is music that really kind of either puts you in a trance or bores you to tears. 3/5

Hot Shots II by The Beta Band
Oct 02 2023

A little on the boring side, but not horrible. 3/5

Oct 03 2023

Garage Rock/Punk Rock 2001-style. Standouts: Hate to Say I Told You So 3.5

Murmur by R.E.M.
Oct 05 2023
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
Oct 06 2023

An album that sounds like it is from 1968. I do enjoy the split stereo sound that many artists used back then. I have always heard of the band, and I know a couple of their songs. Going in to this one, I didn't recognize any of the song titles. Lazy Sunday was somewhat recognizable... Of all the songs on the album, it really stands out as the 'funest' / best track on the album. Standouts: Lazy Sunday Others: Afterglow of Your Love, Mad John, Song of a Baker, Rollin' Over, Rene, Happiness Stan, Ogden Nut Gone Flake It was a fun listen. I'd throw it in a playlist of other late-60s bands like the Kinks. 3.5 / 5

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Oct 08 2023

It's better than his others on this list. Not really my style of music, but listenable. Standouts: Love From Room 109 at the Islander..., Dream Letter, Buzzin' Fly 3.5

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Oct 09 2023

Second Listen Wild Beasts are an Indie Rock band from England. 2009 Singles: All the King's Men, Hooting & Howling, We Still Got the Taste Dancin' on Our Tongues Enjoyable, but more on the average side.... 3/5

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Oct 10 2023

Third Listen. Fantastic 4/5 1987 Standouts: Darklands, Happy When it Rains, April Skies, Deep One Perfect Morning 4/5

Stripped by Christina Aguilera
Oct 11 2023

2nd Listen Christina Aguilera from USA Genre: Pop, R&B Standouts: Beautiful, Fighter, Can't Hold Us Down, Dirrty, The Voice Within. Other: Walk Away, Impossible, Underappreciated, Easy to listen to. Every song is fantastic. Best song on the album: Beautiful. 4/5

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
Oct 12 2023

Curtis Mayfield Genre: Psychedelic soul, funk, progressive soul 1972, Soundtrack Standouts: Freddie's Dead, Super Fly, Pusherman Funky! 4/5

Fromohio by fIREHOSE
Oct 13 2023

fIREHOSE From USA Genre: Alternative Rock 1989 3rd Listen: 2.5, 3 Standouts: Liberty for Our Friends, If'n Others: Riddle of the eighties, In My Mind, Whisperin' White Hollerin', What Gets Heard, Some Things, Understanding 14 fairly short alt rock songs. All are fairly good. Liberty For Our Friends really stands out as a great track. Of the list of the top 10 to 15 Firehose songs, none of these songs typically make the cut. But, as a whole...the album works. 4/5

Boston by Boston
Oct 14 2023

Boston Genre: Hard Rock, Arena Rock 1976 CLASSIC! 5/5 Standouts: More Than A Feeling, Piece of Mind, Foreplay/Longtime, Rock & Roll Band, Smokin', Hitch a Ride, Something About You, Let Me Take You Home Tonight

Thriller by Michael Jackson
Oct 15 2023
Safe As Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Oct 16 2023

Albums like this grow on you after a while. I like it better with each listen. All the songs are good listens there are a few standouts: I'm Glad, Yellow Brick Road, Plastic Factory 3.75/5

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Oct 17 2023

3/5 It's a Shame about Ray is the standout song on the album.

Oct 18 2023

First Listen: The Zutons From England Genre: Folk, Garage Rock, Indie Pop 2004 Singles: ------------------------------------- Pressure Point (#29 US Alt) You Will You Won't (#22, UK) Remember Me (#39, UK) Don't Ever Think (Too Much) (#15, UK) Confusion (#37, UK) Never heard of the Zutons before and never heard any of the songs before. I can definitely get into this one. I'll surely be listening to it again. Favorite track: Confusion. Standouts: Confusion, You Will You Won't, Remember Me, Others: Pressure Point, Railroad, Dirty Dancehall, Moons and Horror Shows,

Kenza by Khaled
Oct 19 2023

Kenza, from Algeria Genre: Rai, Algerian Folk Music Not a fan of Arabic-style music... I currently live in an Arab country (for work) and do have some influences here. This is an album that I can just easily pass it by and not ever miss it. It is worth listening to though. There are some nice styles and sounds. I have a little more appreciation for the style of music now. I like the mix of Arabic, French and familiar versions of songs... Will I listen to it again? Hmmmm.... maybe not... but, I should. Especially the "best tracks" listed below... Best tracks: El Harba Wine, C'est la nuit, Imagine, Imagine shouldn't work but does. It is a beautiful version flawlessly sung as a duet. 3.5/5

...The Dandy Warhols Come Down by The Dandy Warhols
Oct 20 2023

Dandy Warhols, From USA First Listen Genre: Alternative Rock, Space Rock, Shoegaze 1997 Singles: Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth, Every Day Should Be a Holiday, Boys Better Standouts: None Seems like an OK album. Nothing really stood out as great. Need to hear it again. 2.5 Rating:

Oct 21 2023

I hate live albums sometimes….. this one isn't great. I the music would be better recoded in the studio. Loud, raucous, rock and roll from 1969…. Thats the big surprise. Sounds like a decade early. It isn't bad, i don’t think its really my thing, but I see how people like it. 3/5

Nixon by Lambchop
Oct 22 2023

The first time I heard the album I was like, "shoot me now" I don't want to listen to this again...2nd time, I thought, "it's not too bad, but nothing special". Now, third time...I'm really getting into it. I think it's really great now. I still need to hear it a few more times to call it amazing....but, I'm getting there. One track, The Distance from Her to There I think is amazing. Standouts: The Distance from Her to There. Others: The Old Gold Shoe, Up With People, The Book I Haven't Read 3.5/5

The Scream by Siouxsie And The Banshees
Oct 23 2023

Standouts: Helter Skelter Others: Mirage, Mental Postcards (Mittegeisen), Jigsaw Feeling, Switch, Overground, Carcass, Suburban Relapse.

Public Image: First Issue by Public Image Ltd.
Oct 24 2023

Lead vocalist John Lydon (previously known as Johnny Rotten, the lead vocalist of Sex Pistols), guitarist Keith Levene (one of the original members of The Clash), bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker. This is their first album Standouts: Public Image Others: Religion II 3/5

At Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash
Oct 25 2023

Really great to listen to - makes you feel like you are there. 4/5

Wild Gift by X
Oct 26 2023

Pretty good. Third time around for me, (3 & 3) Standouts: Once Over Twice, Adult Books, 4/5

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Oct 27 2023

I want to like it more than I do. It's great for when you are a certain mood. 3/5

Survivor by Destiny's Child
Oct 28 2023

Yes. it's good. Let's move on.

Suicide by Suicide
Oct 30 2023

UNBELIEVABLE! Such a unique sound! Love it. Standouts: Frankie Teardrop, Cheree, Ghost Rider, Rocket USA, Girl, Johnny, Che, I Remember. Cheree Remix 4.5/5

Stephen Stills by Stephen Stills
Nov 01 2023

Standouts: Love The One You're With, Church (Part of Someone), Go Back Home, Sit Yourself Down, To a Flame, We Are Not Helpless. 3.5/5

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Nov 02 2023

Standouts: Black Hole Sun, The Day I Tried to Live, Spoonman, Fell On Black Days, My Wave, 4th Of July 3.5

Chore of Enchantment by Giant Sand
Nov 03 2023

First listen Alt Rock Standouts: Punishing Sun, Raw, Shiver, Dirty From The Rain, Astonished (In Memphis), No Reply, Bottom Line Man, Way to End The Day 3.5

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Nov 05 2023

Prog rock is always a challenge because you just have to put the headphones on and listen. There is about a five minutes run during the Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One that's really great. Standouts: Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One Others: Book of Saturday

Blood And Chocolate by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Nov 06 2023

Fantastic! Standout: I Want You Everything else is great! 4/5

Kollaps by Einstürzende Neubauten
Nov 07 2023

Such a difficult one to listen to. It sounds so bad. Highlight of the album is Jet'M, the cover of the Serge Gainsbourg song "Je t'aime... moi non plus"... It is barely recognizable.... 2/5

Signing Off by UB40
Nov 08 2023

It's really good, but by the end I had enough reggae! 3.5

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Nov 09 2023

Heard this one a few times and I really like Spiritualized as well. This and the Spiritualized albums are similar. This is fantastic! I think it will become an easy five star album to me .... someday.... not today though. Standouts: So Hot (Wash Away All of My Tears), Revolution, Let Me Down Gently, Suicide. 4/5

Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Nov 10 2023

Quite a sound for 1973. I'm impressed. A great version of Next! Standouts: Next, The Faith Healer Others: Swampsnake, Giddy Up a Ding Dong 3/5

Reign In Blood by Slayer
Nov 11 2023

Thrash Metal was never my thing. But, listening to this now - really for the first time - I can see how it would have really banged back in the day. Great guitars, pounding drums. But, it's a lot to take, song after song.... Standouts: Angel of Death, Jesus Saves, Postmortem 3/5

Permission to Land by The Darkness
Nov 12 2023

Standouts: I Believe in a Thing Called Love Others: Growing on Me, Get Your Hands Off My Woman Singles: Get Your Hands off My Woman #43, UK Growing on Me #11, UK I Believe in a Thing Called Love #2, UK Christmas Time #2, UK Love is Only a Feeling #5, UK

Aqualung by Jethro Tull
Nov 13 2023

Standouts: Aqualung, Locomotive Breath, Cross-Eyed Mary, Hymn 43, My God, Others: Wind Up, Cheap Day Return, Wond'ring Around, 4.5/5

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Nov 14 2023

Not a Bob Dylan fan, this is probably one his most tolerable albums :) Standouts: Rainy Day Women Nos 12 & 35, Just Like a Woman, I Want You, Others: Pledging My Time, Visions of Johanna, 4th Time Around, Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands 4/5

Violator by Depeche Mode
Nov 16 2023

Depeche Mode. This is a great album. Standouts: Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth, World in My Eyes, Sweetest Perfection, Waiting for the Night Others: Halo, Blue Dress 4.5 / 5

Devil Without A Cause by Kid Rock
Nov 17 2023

A lot of hate for this album. It's cheesy but good! Sometimes you want lobster sometimes you want Mac 'n Cheese. This is a Mac 'n Cheese kind of album. Standouts: Only God Knows Why, Bawitdaba, Cowboy, Wasting Time Others: Devil Without a Cause, Welcome to the Party 3.5

Melody A.M. by Röyksopp
Nov 18 2023

Genres: Downtempo, trip-hop, chill out, house, ambient. A lot of nice sounds and great variety of styles. Standouts: Remind Me, So Easy, Eple, Sparks, Poor Leno, Others: A Higher Place, She's So

Closer by Joy Division
Nov 19 2023

Love their style and the voice! RIP Ian Curtis. Standouts: Love Will Tear Us Apart (Bonus), Atrocity Exhibition, Isolation, A Means to an End, Others: Passover, Colony, Heart and Soul, Twenty Four Hours, The Eternal, Decades 4/5

The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Nov 20 2023

Never heard of them before. First listen. Genre: Art Rock 2007 Singles: -------------------------------------------- Herculean: #22 UK Kingdom of Doom: #20 UK Green Fields: #51 UK Standouts: Herculean, Kingdom of Doom, 80's Life Others: Green Fields, History Song, Behind the Sun, Nature Springs, The Good The Bad and the Queen. 3.5/5

Infected by The The
Nov 22 2023

Standouts: Infected, Heartland, Slow Train to Dawn, Sweet Bird of Truth Others: Out of the Blue, Singles: ------------------------ Heartland #29, UK Infected - #48 UK Slow Train to Dawn - #64 UK Sweet Bird of Truth - #55

So by Peter Gabriel
Nov 23 2023

Great! Standouts: In Your Eyes, Sledgehammer, Don't Give Up, Big Time, Red Rain, Others: Mercy Street, That Voice Again,

Sex Packets by Digital Underground
Nov 24 2023

The Humpty Dance is pretty great. The rest of the album is very average at best. 3/5

Illmatic by Nas
Nov 25 2023

Very unoriginal at times.... you know wh-i'm sayin? Full of unnecessary language...too many 'niggas' in the lyrics for my taste. Luckily the music carries this album.... Standouts: One Love, The World is Yours, Life's a Bitch, Others: N.Y. State of Mind, Halftime, Represent, It Ain't Hard to Tell 3/5

Electric by The Cult
Nov 27 2023

Great AC/DC-like guitar riffs! Standouts: Wild Flower, Lil' Devil, Born to Be Wild, Love Removal Machine Others: Peace Dog, Aphrodisiac Jacket, Electric Ocean, Outlaw, 4/5

Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams
Nov 28 2023

Ryan Adams? Heard of Brian Adams.... I prefer Brian... It's a pretty nice album. No complaints. Nothing really stands out as great. 3.5

Nov 29 2023

I really have grown to like this album quite a lot. It is classic Peter Gabriel era Genesis! More Fool Me is one of the few times we get to hear lead vocals by Phil Collins. Standouts: Fifth of Firth, The Cinema Show Others: Dancing With the Moonlit Knight, More Fool Me, Battle of Epping Forest

Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
Nov 30 2023

Classics: Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon, Greats: It's Alright for You, On Any Other Day, Contact Others: Reggatta de Blanc, Bring on the Night (Top 10 in France), No Time This Time, The Bed's Too Big Without You, Does Everyone Stare. 4.5

Tank Battles by Dagmar Krause
Dec 01 2023

Maybe if you like show-tune like albums you'd like this. For the rest of us though.... no, not bad, but not really something the average person will get into. There are a couple of listenable songs... 2.5/5

Arrival by ABBA
Dec 02 2023

They took the world by storm in the early to late 1970s. This album was probably the one that made them a house-hold name in America. Classics: Dancing Queen, Knowing Me Knowing You, Money Money, Money Others: When I Kissed the Teacher, Why Did It Have to Be Me?, My Love My Life, Dum Dum Diddle, That's Me, Tiger.

Meat Puppets II by Meat Puppets
Dec 03 2023

If it wasn't for Nirvana I would have never heard of the Meat Puppets. Now they show up on this list. It is Effing great! Standouts: Plateau, Lost, Magic Toy Missing, Aurora Borealis, Climbing, Oh Me, Lake of Fire, What to Do (bonus), 100% of Nothing (Bonus) Others: Split Myself in Two, We're Here, New Gods, I'm a Mindless Idiot, Whistling Song 4.5

Blunderbuss by Jack White
Dec 05 2023

Brilliant! Good sound. The White Stripes were always Jack White. This is my first time listening to the album... didn't actually know any of the songs. Standouts: Sixteen Saltines, Missing Pieces, Freedom at 21, Love Interruption, I'm Shakin', Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy, Others: Blunderbuss, Hypocritical Kiss, I Guess I Should Go to Sleep, On and On and On, Machine Gun Silhouette. Rating: 4/5

Grace by Jeff Buckley
Dec 07 2023

Known for the Song Halleluiah, Jeff Buckley, is the son of Tim Buckley. Both father and son died at a very young age. Tim of drug overdose and Jeff from drowning. Jeff lived just two years longer than his father. They died at 28 and 30 respectively. Ironically, the song Jeff is most known for didn't become famous until after Jeff died. Alt Rock, 1994 Standouts: Hallelujah, Lilac Wine, Mojo Pin, Others: Last Goodbye, Grace, So Real Solid album. 4/5. Why did he not make more between 1994 and 2007?

Don't Stand Me Down by Dexys Midnight Runners
Dec 11 2023

Great sounding album. In the USA they are known as a "One-Hit Wonder" because the only song anyone knows is "Come on Eileen". They are so much more than just that one song. This is outstanding. 4/5

Hot Fuss by The Killers
Dec 13 2023

Great song, one after another! Standouts: Mr. Brightside, All These Things That I've Done, Smile Like You Mean it, Somebody Told Me, Andy You're a Star, Jenny Was a Friend of Mine. 4.5

The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones
Dec 14 2023

US Edition or UK edition? They are significantly different. I did the US edition since it is the one that came up when I searched for it. First, I don't like it when bands do a number of cover songs on their LPs unless they do something interesting with it. In this case, The Rolling Stones, just sing other people's popular songs and while I know it is Mick Jagger singing, there is nothing interesting about any of the cover versions. They get bumped down a bit for that. There is only one original song on the LP. 3.5

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dec 15 2023

Standouts: Proud Mary, Born on a Bayou, Bootleg,

Spiderland by Slint
Dec 17 2023

1991, Post-hardcore, post-rock, math rock Better than expected. Kind of mellow-metal. 3/5

Dog Man Star by Suede
Dec 18 2023

Genre: Art rock, glam rock, alternative rock, Britpop 1994 Singles: We Are the Pigs (#18 UK) The Wild Ones (#18 UK) New Generation (#21 UK) Standouts: Heroine, The Wild Ones, We are the Pigs, New Generation, The Asphalt World Hard to believe I thought this was absolutely insignificant when I first heard it. It is dreamy, and complexly amazing. 4/5

2112 by Rush
Dec 19 2023

Genre: Progressive rock, progressive metal 1976 Side 1 (2112) is phenomenal! Standouts: 2112: (Overture/Temple of the Syrinx, Discovery, Presentation, Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale). Twilight Zone. Rating: 4/5

Dec 21 2023

Genre: Electronic techno progressive house break beat ambient downtempo experimental 1996 Definitely just some decent background music. 3.5

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Dec 23 2023

Very good Standouts: Groovin', How Can I Be Sure, You Better Run, A Girl Like You, Find Somebody 4/5

Ys by Joanna Newsom
Dec 24 2023

Genre: Progressive folk, indie folk, baroque pop, avant-pop, indie rock First listen. Never heard of her or any of the songs. First impression: Wow. 3.5

Make Yourself by Incubus
Dec 25 2023

It Rocks! I have always loved the song "Drive"! I've heard it a few times... sometimes I'm not in the mood for loud stuff...today, I was ready. Standouts: Drive, Steller, Pardon Me, Privilege, Battlestar Scralatchtica, I Miss You Very good. 3.5

In The Wee Small Hours by Frank Sinatra
Dec 26 2023

Classic Standards from the master himself. Standout: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 4/5

Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Dec 27 2023

Genre: Psychedelic pop, dream pop, indie pop, noise pop Standouts: Don't Cry, Revival, Sailing, Memory Boy, He Would Have Laughed. 4/5

90 by 808 State
Dec 28 2023

Surprisingly enjoyable. The songs have samples(?) or very familiar tunes that really make the album good. Standouts: Ancodia (L-O-V-E Love), Cobra Bora ("The Hustle"), Pacific 202 (a.k.a. Pacific State). For an electronic album that I didn't like at all the first few times I heard it, I am really getting into it now. I'm somewhere between 3.5 and 4.0....

Brothers by The Black Keys
Dec 29 2023

Standouts: Howling for You, Tighten Up, Solid: 4/5

Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Dec 30 2023

I really like Nick Cave's style. This is such a beautiful album. 4/5

Dec 31 2023

River of Orchids is an amazing opening track. Never heard it before, but it is incredible. The whole album gives me Beatles-vibes. Standouts: River of Orchids, I'd Like That, Your Dictionary 4.25

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper
Jan 01 2024

This one took a long time for me to start to like. It's not a style of music that I knew much about. Standouts: Some Kind of Kink, Keeping Pigs Together, Shellback 3.5

Fishscale by Ghostface Killah
Jan 03 2024

Insert Vomit emoji here. A disgrace to the English language. The most tolerable song is "Back Like That" then you listen to the lyrics and it's disgraceful. I would have died a better person without hearing this crap. 1/5 when I first heard it, three time later, it's still 1/5.

Jan 04 2024

Always been a fan of Fatboy Slim, but I don't know this album! Where have I been? Ok, it's not nearly as good as the others I know, but it is still good. There is a time and place where this album really fits. Standouts: Going Out of My Head, Song For Lindy, Everybody Needs a 303, Punk to Funk. 3.5

Jan 05 2024

Loud. Yes, sometimes loud is good. Really, I have to be in the mood to listen to stuff like this. Generally, it isn't something I listen to anymore. But, if I am in the mood, this would definitely do the trick. Standout: Hollow (because it is mellow, and that I was in the mood for). 3/5

Moondance by Van Morrison
Jan 06 2024

Oh this was good. Standouts: Moondance, Crazy Love, And it Stoned Me, Come Running,

Jan 07 2024

Hip-Hop from 2000. Hip hop? Really? Mike Ladd is from Boston, MA, USA. I would have figured he was British because he was on this list, and I never heard of him.... Oh, wait, he's based in Paris... that explains it! I liked: 5000 Miles West of the Future, 3.5

Heroes to Zeros by The Beta Band
Jan 08 2024

I usually really like this kind of music, but this one I just haven't been able to get into. It's the first time I've heard it, so I'll probably give it more time. 2.5 for now.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Jan 09 2024

Genre: Progressive pop, psychedelia, avant-pop, R&B 1973 Very interesting album. One great song runs right into another.... Fantastic! Not a fan of Cool Jerk as part of an otherwise very nice R&B Medley. Standouts: The entire side 1 especially Zen Archer. Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel, I'm So Proud (best part of the Medley), I Don't Want to Tie You Down, Just One Victory. 4/5

Sincere by Mj Cole
Jan 10 2024

2.5 Really nothing special here.

Jan 11 2024

Yet another English band I've never heard of. His voice reminds me of Sting at times. Wow. Really liking this one. Standouts: Starlings, The Bones of You, Mirrorball, Grounds for Divorce, The Fix, We're Away. Really all the songs are very good. I enjoyed this album very much. Never heard of them before but now I'm glad I listened. 3.5

Darkdancer by Les Rythmes Digitales
Jan 12 2024

First listen, I wasn't impressed.... after a while I really started liking it. Standouts: (Hey, You) What's That Sound?, Music Makes You Lose Control, Dreamin', From Disco to Disco, Sometimes, Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat). 4/5

Among The Living by Anthrax
Jan 13 2024

Metal. Heavy or speed... play loud. It's good for what it is, not something I'd play often anymore. Standouts: Caught in a Mosh, Indians, I Am the Law, 3.5

Feast of Wire by Calexico
Jan 14 2024

I thought it was decent when I first heard it, but as I became familiar with it, I really started liking it. Overall I am very favorable. I will listen again, I will include many tracks on playlists. 4/5

Post Orgasmic Chill by Skunk Anansie
Jan 17 2024

Heard this one before. Last time I listened to it I really liked the sound. It is definitely better played LOUD with headphones on. Standouts: Tracy's Flaw, Good Things Don't Always Come to You, You'll Follow Me Down. 3.5 on a good day.

Joan Baez by Joan Baez
Jan 18 2024

Really dislike her voice and the way she stretches out each note... Unlistenable. 2/5

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Jan 19 2024

Psychedelic Rock from 1967. Never heard of Moby Grape before. Standouts: 8:05, Sitting By The Window, Someday, Mr. Blues, Fall On You, Naked if I Want to, Ain't No Use, 3.75

Hail To the Thief by Radiohead
Jan 20 2024

4/5 Takes a while to get into but, mostly pretty great. Standouts: We Suck Young Blood

D by White Denim
Jan 21 2024

2011 Genre: Indie rock, garage rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, Southern rock Experience with the band: None. Brand New Most well-known songs (Ranker.com). Anvil Everything, At the Farm, Burnished, Bess St., Drug. Standouts: At the Farm, Anvil Everything, Is and Is and Is. Very enjoyable first time. 3/5

Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
Jan 22 2024

This is another album that listening to it once (for a day) just isn't enough. I barely feel like I got to know it at all yet. There are no catchy tunes, nothing you'll find yourself hummming later on in the day. It's a nice album though. Solid 3/5

Medúlla by Björk
Jan 23 2024

Singles: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right) Triumph of a Heart Probably the most listenable Bjork album - with just a little bit of Bjork-weirdness. I like this one. Standouts: Who is it, Where is the Line, Pleasure is All Mine, Triumph of a Heart, Oll birtan. 4/5

Jan 24 2024

Brian Eno. Never heard of him before this list. Where have I been? This is great stuff. Standouts: Baby's on Fire, Needles in the Camel's Eye, Dead Finks Don't Talk, Some of Them Are Old, Driving Me Backwards, On Some Faraway Beach, Here Come the Warm Jets. 4/5

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Jan 25 2024

Classic: 5/5: Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Heaven Can Wait, Bat Out of Hell, For Crying Out Loud. 4/5: All Revved Up with No Place to Go

White Light / White Heat by The Velvet Underground
Jan 26 2024

I really liked the other VU albums on this list so I was looking forward to this one. It did not quite live up to my expectations. 5/5: (None) 4/5: White Light/White Heat, Here She Comes Now, I Heard Her Call My Name, Sister Ray Rating: 3.5

Peter Gabriel 3 by Peter Gabriel
Jan 27 2024

Another Great Gabriel. This one is known as "Melt" because of the melting face on the cover. 5/5: Games Without Frontiers, Biko, I Don't Remember, Intruder, And Through the Wire, No Self Control, 4/5: Start, Family Snapshot, Not One of Us, Rating: 4.5/5

California by American Music Club
Jan 28 2024

Good enough that I should have heard of it before, but never heard of them before.... 5/5: Blue & Grey Shirt, Jenny, 4/5: Firefly, Somewhere, Laughingstock, Lonely, Pale Skinny Girl, Now You're Defeated, Rating: 4/5

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Jan 29 2024

Genre: Jangle pop, college rock, folk rock 1984 Singles: Perfect Skin (#26 UK), Forest Fire (#41 UK), Rattlesnakes (#65 UK), Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken (#68 UK) 5/5: Perfect Skin 4/5: Speedboat, Rattlesnakes, Charlotte Street, 2cv, Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken Rating: 4

Jan 30 2024

5/5: Runaway, Monster, All of the Lights, Dark Fantasy, Power, Blame Game. 4/5: Lost in the World. Rating: 4/5

Logical Progression by LTJ Bukem
Jan 31 2024

Genre: Jungle, drum and bass 1996 It starts with a quote from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It is definitely an album that you can listen to and enjoy, or play it in the background and hardly notice it is there. Both are perfectly fine. The sounds are fresh and interesting. If you're not into it, then you would find it boring - but still good for an elevator ride or a listen while you study.... Where does one song end and the next begin? Hard to rate any individual tracks on this album. Rating: 3.5

Brutal Youth by Elvis Costello
Feb 01 2024

1994 5/5: Kinder Murder, 13 Steps Lead Down, You Tripped at Every Step, Favourite Hour 4/5: London's Brilliant Parade, Pony St., This is Hell, Still Soon to Know, Sulky Girl Rating: 4/5

Want One by Rufus Wainwright
Feb 02 2024

The name sounded familiar but that was because I know his father, Louden Wainwright of "Dead Skunk" fame. Best songs: Oh What a World, I Don't Know What it is, Want

Woodface by Crowded House
Feb 03 2024

5/5: Chocolate Cake, It's Only Natural, Weather With You. 4/5: Fall at Your Feet, Whispers and Moans, Four Seasons in One Day, All I Ask, As Sure as I Am, She Goes On.

Connected by Stereo MC's
Feb 04 2024

5/5: Connected, Sketch, Step it Up, Playing with Fire, The End 4/5: Ground Level, Creation. Rating: 4/5

Calenture by The Triffids
Feb 05 2024

1987, Australian 5/5: Holy Water, Bury Me Deep in Love, 4/5: Kelly's Blues, A Trick of the Light, Open For You, Vagabond Holes, Save What You Can 3.5

The Trinity Session by Cowboy Junkies
Feb 06 2024

Brilliant. Standouts: Sweet Jane, Blue Moon Revisited, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, I Don't Get it, Walking After Midnight. 4.5

Justified by Justin Timberlake
Feb 07 2024

Hate to admit it...it's damn good. Way to go JT. 4.5

Highly Evolved by The Vines
Feb 08 2024

2002 Genre: Alternative rock, garage rock revival, post-grunge I can hear a bit of Nirvana influence, without at all being a Nirvana copy-cat band. Standouts: Get Free, Highly Evolved, Outtathaway, Homesick, Rating: 3.5

Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Feb 09 2024

Genre: Garage rock, garage punk, psychobilly, neo-rockabilly 1980 5/5: I Was a Teenage Werewolf, Garbageman, Fever 4/5: TV Set, Sunglasses After Dark, What's Behind the Mask, I'm Cramped, Rating: 3.5

Neon Bible by Arcade Fire
Feb 10 2024

Singles: -------------------------------------------- Black Mirror Keep the Car Running (UK #56) Intervention No Cars Go (UK #85) 5/5: No Cars Go, Keep the Car Running. 4/5: Black Mirror, Intervention, Neon Bible, Ocean of Noise, Windowsill. Rating: 3.5 / 5

Atomizer by Big Black
Feb 11 2024

Genre: Noise rock, post-hardcore, industrial rock 1986 Most Well known: Bazooka Joe. Never heard of them. The fact this is from 1986 is a shock. It seems well ahead of its time. Standouts: Bad Houses, Bazooka Joe, First listen: 3/5

Feb 12 2024

Love this! It is one of the first albums on this list that I never heard of but fell in love with. Heard it many times now over the past two years. Every songs is amazing. Rating: 4.5

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
Feb 15 2024

Good sound. I can get into this one. Never heard it before - never heard of the band before either. 3/5 (for now)

Ctrl by SZA
Feb 16 2024

It's fine. Not my go-to style of music but I can respect the sound and for those that like this style I am sure this is among the best. 3/5

The Band by The Band
Feb 17 2024

very nice 3.5

Tarkus by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Feb 18 2024

1970 Genre: Progressive rock Standouts: Tarkus 3.5

Oxygène by Jean-Michel Jarre
Feb 19 2024

Genre: Electronic ambient, synth-pop, space music, new-age, electropop 1976 Back in 1976 this was something special and unique, today.... well... Oxygene Part IV is classic though. 3.5

Bubble And Scrape by Sebadoh
Feb 21 2024

Genre: Indie rock 1993 Standouts: Soul and Fire, Sister, Two Years Two Days, Great sound! 4/5

The Boatman's Call by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 22 2024

1997 Standouts: Into My Arms, People Ain't No Good, The One I've Been Waiting For, Exceptional: 4/5

At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters
Feb 23 2024

1960 Live Blues album Standouts: I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man, Baby Please Don't Go, I Got My Mojo Working, 4/5

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Feb 25 2024

1988 Genre: Madchester jangle pop, neo-psychedelia, indie rock, alternative rock Singles (UK): Elephant Stone (#8) Made of Stone (#20) She Bangs The Drums (#34, #8 US ALT) I Want to be Adored (#20. #18 US ALT) Waterfall (#27) I Am the Resurrection (#33) I've heard this album many times over the years. Really never got into it. The music is good, but forgettable. Every time I've heard it, it's like it is for the first time. 3.5

You Are The Quarry by Morrissey
Feb 26 2024

I go back and forth with Morrissey. Sometimes I like him more than other time. Not a bad listen, but I'm not a fan (today). 3.5

Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin
Feb 27 2024

Classic. Not my favorite Led Zeppelin album but still better than 90% of the other albums on this list! 5/5: Kashmir, Trampled Under Foot, Houses of the Holy, The Rover, Down By The Seaside, The Wanton Song, Boogie With Stu. 4/5: In My Time of Dying, Custard Pie, Black Country Woman, In the Light, Night Flight, Bron-Yr-Aur, Ten Years Gone, Sick Again Rating: 4.5

Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye
Feb 28 2024

Soul, Funk, 1978 eh 3.5

Feb 29 2024

1990 Genre: Madchester, baggy, rock Standouts 5/5: Kinky Afro, Step On 4/5: God's Cop, Donovan, Grandbag's Funeral, Loose Fit, Bob's Yer Uncle, Holiday. 4/5

Mar 01 2024

2013 Genre: Synth-pop, indie pop, electropop, dance-pop Standouts: The Mother We Share, Others: Recover, Gun, Lies, We Sink, Tether, Under the Tide, Lungs 4/5

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Mar 03 2024

Seems like too many songs... make 1 LP and it is a 5 star album. As is, 4/5

Harvest by Neil Young
Mar 04 2024

Top notch. 4.5

Penthouse And Pavement by Heaven 17
Mar 06 2024

1981 Genre: New wave, synth-pop, electropop Standouts: Penthouse and Pavement, Play to Win, (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang, Let's All Make a Bomb. 4/5

McCartney by Paul McCartney
Mar 07 2024

Not even close to being a classic, but it's a nice listen. 3.5

The Coral by The Coral
Mar 10 2024

4/5 Great listen

So Much For The City by The Thrills
Mar 11 2024

2003 Genre: Indie rock, post-punk revival First Listen Best Tracks: Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Don't Steal Our Sun, Deckchairs and Cigarettes, Old Friends New Lovers, Hollywood Kids, First impression: It is very likable and easy to enjoy. 3.5

Mar 12 2024

1972, Progressive rock 5th studio album by YES Single: And You and I This album is the definition of Prog rock. Whether that is good or bad is determined by how much prog rock is your thing. I'm not too much on the prog rock scene. I can appreciate the talent of the musicians, but it really does not excite me. 3.5/5

Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
Mar 14 2024

1981 Post Punk Debut album by Gun Club (USA) Standouts: Preaching the Blues, She's Like Heroine to Me, For the Love of Ivy Others: Sex Beat, Fire Spirit, Cool Drink of Water,

Talk Talk Talk by The Psychedelic Furs
Mar 15 2024

1981, New Wave, Post Punk Standouts: Dumb Waiters, Pretty in Pink, I Wanna Sleep with You, Others: No Tears, Mr. Jones, All of This and Nothing, She is Mine

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Mar 18 2024

4/5 It's really good...but there are many other country artists and albums that aren't on this list.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Mar 19 2024

1986 Hardcore Punk Never heard of them before and all songs are new to me. It's kind of right up my alley - what I usually gravitate to. First listen - I think this one will get better the more I get used to it, but for now it's a 3/5

I See You by The xx
Mar 20 2024

2017 Indie rock, dream pop, alternative dance 3rd studio album by the xx. First impression: Thumbs up! Very enjoyable. Standouts: On Hold, Say Something Loving, I Dare You Singles: On Hold, Say Something Loving, I Dare You, Dangerous Rating: 3.75

Liquid Swords by GZA
Mar 21 2024

1995, East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop Definitely not my 'go-to' music genre....Contains three top 10 US Rap singles. Singles: I Gotcha' Back, Liquid Swords, Cold World, Shadowboxin' Standouts: Liquid Swords 3/5

Dust by Screaming Trees
Mar 22 2024

Pretty Good! 3.5

Exile In Guyville by Liz Phair
Mar 24 2024

Hard to call this good or bad. It's just there. I knew the song Fuck and Run but that was it. The rest of the album seems fine.... 3/5

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Mar 26 2024

You're the one for me, Fatty! This album grows on you.... 4/5

Mar 27 2024

For Jazz - not a favorite gene of mine - this is really good. There are times that this album can be addicting. 4/5

Mar 28 2024

Respect would have been a better album title! This song topped the US charts the day I was born. Always my own personal trivia. Standouts: Respect, Don Right Woman, Save Me, A Change is Going to Come The entire album is well above average. I’ve been a fan of here because she just sings other people hits…l but This album is something special. 4/5

Time Out Of Mind by Bob Dylan
Mar 29 2024

Not a fan on Bob Dylan! I think this album is very good! Standouts: Make You Feel My Love, Trying to Get to Heaven 4/5

Aja by Steely Dan
Apr 01 2024

Love Steely Dan! Standouts: Josie, Peg, Deacon Blues, 4/5

Apr 02 2024

Really good, but dated. The sound just doesn't fit in today's music.... still great to listen to. 3.5

Only By The Night by Kings of Leon
Apr 04 2024

Couple really great tracks. 3.5 Standouts: Sex on Fire, Use Somebody, Revelry, Notion.

Damaged by Black Flag
Apr 06 2024

Damn Good album! 4/5

Snivilisation by Orbital
Apr 07 2024

Genre: IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), techno, ambient techno, downtempo Standouts: Are We Here? Others: Sad But True, Crash and Carry, Science Friction, Kein Trink Wasser, Quality Seconds 3.5

Ingenue by k.d. lang
Apr 11 2024

It’s nice. 3.5

evermore by Taylor Swift
Apr 13 2024

don’t know any of these songs going into the album. Really nice album. 4/5

Under Construction by Missy Elliott
Apr 14 2024

Standouts: Work It, Gossip Folks, Back in the Day, Slide 3.5

Bad Company by Bad Company
Apr 15 2024

After a couple bad albums, this comes up. Classic. Thank you. Standouts: Can’t Get Enough, rock steady, Ready for Love, Bad Company, Movin’ On 4.5

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Apr 16 2024

Easy 5/5 Every song is amazing…except the live track at the end -Horrible . Just doesn’t fit with the flow of the album at all.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Apr 17 2024

Alt Hip-Hop from 2002. Never head of them before. Standouts: Thin Line, Freedom, Break, A Day at the Races 3.5

Olympia 64 by Jacques Brel
Apr 18 2024

Sorry, not for me. Non parlez French…. 2.5

Music by Madonna
Apr 19 2024

It’s Madonna. Of course it is good. Quite a few memorable hits including on of my favorite Madonna songs, “Nobody’s Perfect.” 4/5

Apr 20 2024

1981 Genre: Avant-funk, funk rock, experimental rock, worldbeat, Afro rock, sampledelia Never heard of Brian Eno before this list... I'm a fan now. 3.5

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Apr 21 2024

3.75 Very good, wasn't known very well by me before this....

Traffic by Traffic
Apr 22 2024

Standouts: Feelin’ Alright, You Can All Join In, Pearly Queen, Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring, Vagabond Virgin, No Time to Live. 4/5

Life Thru A Lens by Robbie Williams
Apr 24 2024

Standouts: Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Lazy Days, Life Thru a Lens, Old Before I Die, South of the Border, One of God’s Better People. 3.75

Shleep by Robert Wyatt
Apr 26 2024

So interesting. Not your typical album - very progressive and experimental. It does work though. 4/5

Heroes by David Bowie
Apr 30 2024

3.75

Scissor Sisters by Scissor Sisters
May 01 2024

Catchy and fun - in a really good way. Even their remake of a song considered untouchable, Comfortably Numb, is surprisingly good. 4.25/5

Live At Leeds by The Who
May 02 2024

Live, greatest hits….of course its good. 4/5

Pelican West by Haircut 100
May 03 2024

Goes down easy. 3.5

May 05 2024

Kinda weird, but good. I think Rock and Roll is safe though. Standouts: Sunwoshipper, in My Arms, Destroy Rock and Roll, Rikki, Doctor Pressure,

Third by Soft Machine
May 07 2024

Not really sure…seems ok. 3/5

Paris 1919 by John Cale
May 08 2024

Surprise! This is always nice to find someone you think, oh this is going to suck…. Then it blows your mind! 4/5

Smile by Brian Wilson
May 14 2024

So powerful. 4/5

Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
May 17 2024

4.25 Great!

Lam Toro by Baaba Maal
May 19 2024

Great African rhythms! 3.75

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