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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings of Leon
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5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
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Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams
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5 | 3.03 | +1.97 |
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The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
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5 | 3.06 | +1.94 |
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Youth And Young Manhood
Kings of Leon
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5 | 3.1 | +1.9 |
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John Prine
John Prine
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5 | 3.22 | +1.78 |
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Being There
Wilco
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5 | 3.23 | +1.77 |
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Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
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American Beauty
Grateful Dead
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
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High Violet
The National
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5 | 3.24 | +1.76 |
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Teen Dream
Beach House
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5 | 3.27 | +1.73 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bad
Michael Jackson
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1 | 3.81 | -2.81 |
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Debut
Björk
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1 | 3.37 | -2.37 |
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The Slim Shady LP
Eminem
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1 | 3.29 | -2.29 |
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Selected Ambient Works 85-92
Aphex Twin
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1 | 3.21 | -2.21 |
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The Real Thing
Faith No More
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1 | 3.2 | -2.2 |
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Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney
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1 | 3.08 | -2.08 |
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The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
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1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
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No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith (Live)
Motörhead
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1 | 3.06 | -2.06 |
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Maxinquaye
Tricky
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1 | 3.04 | -2.04 |
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Fuzzy
Grant Lee Buffalo
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1 | 3.01 | -2.01 |
Artists
Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Springsteen | 5 | 5 |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 5 |
| Beatles | 7 | 4.57 |
| Bob Dylan | 7 | 4.57 |
| The Rolling Stones | 6 | 4.5 |
| Arcade Fire | 3 | 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | 5 |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4.5 |
| Paul Simon | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Doors | 3 | 4.67 |
| Johnny Cash | 3 | 4.67 |
| The White Stripes | 3 | 4.67 |
| Kings of Leon | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Band | 2 | 5 |
| Oasis | 2 | 5 |
| Wilco | 2 | 5 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 3 | 4.33 |
| Bob Marley & The Wailers | 3 | 4.33 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 4.33 |
Least Favorites
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Björk | 4 | 1.75 |
| Tim Buckley | 3 | 1.67 |
| M.I.A. | 2 | 1.5 |
| Sepultura | 2 | 1.5 |
| Eminem | 2 | 1.5 |
| Motörhead | 2 | 1.5 |
| The Mothers Of Invention | 2 | 1.5 |
| Sonic Youth | 5 | 2.2 |
| Pet Shop Boys | 3 | 2 |
| The Fall | 3 | 2 |
Controversial
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Slipknot | 1, 4 |
| Michael Jackson | 4, 1, 3 |
5-Star Albums (82)
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Jazmine Sullivan
1/5
Eeesh. What was cut from the list to make room for this...
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1-Star Albums (48)
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John Lee Hooker
3/5
The title track might be my least favorite, but enjoyed most the others.
Crowded House
2/5
This is not for me.
Fatboy Slim
2/5
This earns 2 stars solely for "Praise You" because "The Rockafeller Skank" was a fun flashback for only about 60 seconds, and I don't ever need to hear anything else from this album.
Tom Waits
3/5
Still not a full Tom Waits convert, but I did really enjoy this one at times. Very unique, and definitely benefits from multiple listens.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Been a while since I've listened to this one, but still holds up.
Orange Juice
2/5
Never heard of this band. Their vocals are not for me, and I did my best to hear past them to avoid giving this 1 star. Ultimately settling on 2/5 because, at times, the music was pretty fun.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
It's probably a sin to say that this was just "pretty good," but a few of the standouts were covers and the rest were good, but not amazing.
Elliott Smith
3/5
I wanted to give this more than 3 stars, but could barely justify even that. Maybe with more listens and a closer attention to the lyrics I'd appreciate it more, but it ended up being too easy to ignore.
Isaac Hayes
3/5
Fun album and all new to me excluding the Shaft theme song.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
Musically a 6/5, lyrically a 2/5.
New Order
3/5
Better than I expected, but I consider it more of a fun listen than a great album. Whenever I heard the cheesy deep voice near the end of "Fine Time," I couldn't help thinking of Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords.
Sleater-Kinney
1/5
Not for me. The vocals were hard to stomach, and the music was pretty blah.
The Beach Boys
4/5
Great album, but not sure it's the masterpiece many claim.
Fugazi
2/5
Not for me, or maybe I'm just not angry enough.
Magazine
3/5
Kind of sounds like a punk version of Bowie. Not bad.
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
Interesting mix of styles, but pretty fun.
Gary Numan
2/5
Some songs were kind of cool, but overall not for me. And "Cars," despite being the most popular hit, is one of my least favorites.
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Not great. Some decent and catchy, some weird, and some just bad. 2.5/5
Cornershop
3/5
Strong start, but overall it was good, not great.
George Michael
2/5
Not horrible, but glad it's over.
Nas
3/5
Good, but wasn't my favorite. Ok music with clever lyrics, but somewhat repetitive.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Not bad, but I'm not sure why this is a "must hear" album. Sounds like pretty generic 80s pop/rock with hints of country/folk. 2.5/5
Elis Regina
3/5
Hard to review an album in a language I don't know, but the music was nice. 2.5/5
Brian Eno
2/5
I mean, it's fine for what it is, but hard to understand how this is a "must hear."
The Charlatans
3/5
Good stuff. I had never heard of The Charlatans, but they immediately reminded me of Oasis (or maybe it's Oasis that sounds like them... not sure because these guys never made it big in the US).
Queen Latifah
3/5
Very entertaining.
Rush
3/5
Cool space trip. Wish the captain didn't yell so much. Will I take it again? Unlikely.
Haircut 100
3/5
A lot going on, and a lot of fun.
Rod Stewart
4/5
I've never been a fan of Rod Stewart's voice, but this album was surprisingly great as a whole.
Animal Collective
3/5
Good, not great.
Nirvana
4/5
The hits are great (thus 4 stars), but the rest are meh.
Violent Femmes
2/5
Decent back half redeemed an unimpressive start. That voice though...
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Super.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Kate Bush
2/5
I guess this world is not for me.
Tom Waits
4/5
This was different, but had a cool, mysterious vibe that really sucked me in. Good stuff.
Sugar
2/5
Pretty bland 90s rock, and nearly every song is 2-5 minutes too long. Sounded like bad Foo Fighters at times.
Miles Davis
3/5
I did not like most of the first two tracks because it sounded like too many instruments competing with the others. However, from "Spanish Key" on, this was great.
Funkadelic
4/5
Great stuff, but -1 star for Wars of Armageddon and a slightly indulgent opening track.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Here we go! The good songs are so good that even the mediocre songs ("Adam Raised a Cain" & "Prove It All Night") can't pull this down from 5-star territory.
Fairport Convention
2/5
Dare I say it's too folky? I had never heard of them and did enjoy parts, but I'm not buying this as a must-hear album.
Miles Davis
4/5
I'm not much into jazz, but this was great.
Small Faces
4/5
Fun album from a band I've never heard before. Psychedelic Hobbiton folk rock? Why not.
Paul Simon
5/5
Great from start to finish.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Not exactly my kind of music, but it grew on me. I kinda dig the minimalism.
Os Mutantes
3/5
Interesting music, I guess, so it gets my default 3/5 for albums in languages I don't understand.
Radiohead
4/5
I've never understood all the fuss over Radiohead, but I'd also never heard this album through. Great stuff.
Beach House
5/5
I forgot how great this album is. Time to listen to more Beach House.
Fatboy Slim
2/5
Not for me. Perhaps I'd like it more if I were playing laser tag instead of working.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4/5
Great harmonies. Very soothing.
James Taylor
5/5
Almost tempted to lower this to 4/5 because it's a little cheesy and I've heard the best songs too many times, but it's just too good.
Public Enemy
3/5
Good, not great.
The Pharcyde
3/5
Silly lyrics and dumb skits, but I liked some of the jazzy music.
Ananda Shankar
2/5
Interesting, but sitar doesn't do it for me.
Beth Orton
3/5
Harmless, easy listening, but nothing outstanding.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
2/5
I didn't HATE it, but please don't make me listen to them again.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Excellent first half carries a weak back half.
Deep Purple
3/5
High-energy rock with tons of cool organ, but the screaming?
KISS
2/5
Meh. Decent at its best, but painful at its worst. I would genuinely be embarrassed if caught listening to this again.
Neil Young
4/5
I hadn't heard most of this album before. Neil Young's vocals are always a little grating, but he mostly makes it work for me.
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Been a long time since I've listened to this album, but I like it more than I remember.
The Doors
5/5
Out there, but great stuff.
Billie Holiday
4/5
I appreciate how the music lets her voice remain the star, but you can really hear the weariness by this point in her life. Still good, not great.
ZZ Top
4/5
Classic, but definitely not classy.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Just ok. Never really got into Leo, and more familiar with his work via covers. This one's a bit too heavy for workday listening, so I'll have to give it another shot. And he does go by "Leo," right?
The Cramps
3/5
Fun punkabilly.
The Smiths
3/5
Overrated. Good, not great.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Meh... won't be looking for Vol. 5.
Deep Purple
3/5
Fun, I guess, but most of the songs lack a strong enough hook or chorus to justify such long solos.
Ute Lemper
1/5
Sounds like the soundtrack to a musical I don't want to see.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Conflicted because this should be an easy 5, but it's hard to enjoy listening to him now.
Green Day
4/5
Probably the best Green Day album, and I almost gave this a 5 for the nostalgia effect.
The Avalanches
2/5
I did not like this. Stressful and repetitive. Only gets 2 stars because I like the album cover art.
R.E.M.
4/5
I hadn't heard any of these songs before, and this album seemed a little boring upon first listen. However, it really grew on me as I gave it a couple more chances w/ headphones.
Boston
5/5
Easy 5 and I'm not ashamed to say it.
John Lennon
3/5
"Imagine" has to be one of the most overrated songs ever, but the rest of the album holds its own.
The Cure
4/5
Pleasantly surprised, but not in love w/ the vocals.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Ok, but not really for me. Cool? Sure. Do I need a 16-minute drum solo? Probably not.
Rage Against The Machine
3/5
A little repetitive, and probably too angry for normal listening, but still kinda fun. Now let's go destroy something.
Q-Tip
3/5
It's fine, but nothing special.
Japan
2/5
Nothing special, at best, and I'm starting to suspect some heavy British favoritism in this list...
Erykah Badu
3/5
Really enjoyed the mellower, jazzy songs.
Nirvana
4/5
One of my favorite live albums.
Moby Grape
3/5
I really like the multiple guitars, but something is missing that I can't quite put my finger on. Great, but feels a bit like a poor man's CSNY.
LCD Soundsystem
4/5
Perhaps the most approachable of their albums. That said, I still have to be in the right mood, and for whatever reason I'm usually not, but then a couple songs in... and they got me.
M.I.A.
1/5
Pretty awful, with the exception of a couple songs.
Moby
3/5
I like how he sourced samples from a range of genres, and overall this works for me.
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
Great album, but it's Turner's voice that takes this from 3 to 4.
Derek & The Dominos
5/5
Classic, and quite bold considerings it's largely a love album to George Harrison's then-wife...
Rush
2/5
I guess Rush just isn't for me. They seem like talented musicians, but I'm not sure if what they're doing is always in service to the song. And I just can't get past the singing.
Todd Rundgren
2/5
Not as bad as I feared, but almost... Here's hoping this is the last time Todd Rundgren shows up on this list. PS, a 10 minute song w/ 4 titles is 4 songs.
OutKast
2/5
Hard to take this album seriously. Two good songs, a few ok songs, and the rest are silly or skits.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Disappointing. I was expecting more than a high school battle of the bands, but I suppose I can hear how they've influenced later bands.
The Notorious B.I.G.
2/5
I probably need to revisit this on a different day because I struggled to get through this one. Music keeps this from being a 1, but I don't understand the critical acclaim for what's basically a one-note album filled with threats and gunshots.
The Byrds
3/5
Classic. I'm into their signature guitar sound.
The Strokes
5/5
Never gets old.
Blur
3/5
Fun and genre-bending. Good, not great.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
The "hits" were always a bit grating to me, but I was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the album.
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
His first album is probably still my favorite, but the songs that dial back the psychedelics are great.
Björk
1/5
Not for me.
Ray Price
3/5
Nice discovery and change of pace.
Grateful Dead
5/5
My favorite Grateful Dead album. Timeless.
David Gray
4/5
A little embarrassed to admit it, but this is a great album.
Drive-By Truckers
2/5
Musically fine, and I really like the gritty solos, but that's about it.
Janet Jackson
2/5
Nothing noteworthy, and not for me.
Rocket From The Crypt
1/5
Is this a joke?
John Prine
5/5
John Prine is pretty good.
PJ Harvey
3/5
Had this on repeat for a bit thanks to some surprisingly good songs. I'll need to explore more.
Billy Joel
4/5
Never considered myself a Billy Joel fan, but this has most of my favorites. Some really creative arrangements.
Mekons
3/5
Maybe I'm just charmed by the novelty, but this is great.
Pearl Jam
4/5
A bit of filler, but 4 stars on the backs of Alive, Black and Jeremy.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Classic.
Beatles
5/5
A few tracks maybe shouldn't have made the cut, but still...
Kanye West
3/5
Kanye can be silly, but this is pretty good.
Korn
1/5
This was so bad that I have to assume it was just a mean joke, right?
Super Furry Animals
2/5
The music is meh but the cover art is ew.
Queen
4/5
This was my first time listening to any Queen album start to finish, and it did not disappoint.
Lana Del Rey
3/5
I really liked this and picked up some mellower Father John Misty vibes.
John Coltrane
3/5
I'm in no position to rate this album, so... 3?
Slipknot
1/5
Not for me.
The Who
3/5
There are some 4- and 5-star singles here, but I've never been a huge fan of the album's concept as a whole.
Massive Attack
2/5
Not terrible... but definitely not for me.
The Verve
5/5
As good as it ever was.
Buffalo Springfield
4/5
With the exception of Mr. Soul, this was all new to me and I really liked it.
Happy Mondays
2/5
The music took me on a fun little adventure, but the singing/lyrics made me want to turn around and go home.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Great album, and all new to me with the exception of a couple songs.
Various Artists
5/5
While I'd prefer a gift NOT involving Spector, this is good.
Depeche Mode
3/5
Good, but a bit too ominous for regular listening.
Bauhaus
2/5
Not for me.
The Electric Prunes
3/5
It's not bad, but a low 3.
Otis Redding
5/5
Never a bad time for Otis.
Steely Dan
3/5
Groovy.
The Prodigy
2/5
Repetitive and exhausting, but cool if I were fighting a bunch of Agent Smiths.
Frank Black
3/5
A bit chaotic, but not bad.
The Crusaders
2/5
Nice, but maybe a little bland.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
I can excuse a little of Springsteen's cheese because of this one's timing and sentiment.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
A few great songs, but this still isn't really for me.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Overrated perhaps, but hard to argue against a 5.
The Sabres Of Paradise
1/5
I think this aged poorly. Sounds like robots banging on garbage.
William Orbit
3/5
I'm not sure I'd call it "must-hear" music, but it's not bad.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
One of the easiest 5s so far.
Bill Evans Trio
4/5
What a wonderful treat.
Tina Turner
2/5
Not my favorite, but had its moments.
Julian Cope
2/5
Had its moments, but won't be returning for more.
3/5
Solid punk, I guess. Not exactly for me.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
For whatever reason, I just can't get into it.
Iggy Pop
4/5
Surprised by how much I liked this, and more than just the hits.
The Hives
2/5
Not bad, but why are we including compilations?
Can
2/5
Some of this wasn't bad, but a lot of it was a lot of bad.
2/5
This sounds like good musicians made songs to prove they were good at music. Not for me.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
By the hammer of Thor!
The War On Drugs
5/5
Incredible. No one knows how to build-up a song like The War on Drugs.
DJ Shadow
3/5
Pleasantly surprised, and I could definitely listen to this again.
Air
2/5
Peaked with the first track, and not much for me after that.
Billy Bragg
3/5
Not bad, but nothing special. I've tried to get into Billy Bragg before and it's just not for me.
Elton John
4/5
Wish I had listened to this sooner.
Def Leppard
2/5
Fun, but not for me and not must-hear.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Kinda jazzy and cool, but minus one for her Spotify stunt.
The Undertones
3/5
Good, but unremarkable.
MGMT
4/5
Got those earworms.
Hookworms
3/5
This was new to me, and not bad, but nothing remarkable.
OutKast
3/5
Some 4- and 5-star tracks for sure, but A LOT of filler.
Metallica
2/5
Not for me because I find it rather repetitive, but I can't say I've ever really given metal a fair chance.
Van Halen
3/5
It's fun and I appreciate the energy, just not for me.
Simple Minds
2/5
A couple ok songs.
Fiona Apple
3/5
I was not looking forward to this, but really enjoyed it actually.
Elbow
3/5
Pretty good, if unspectacular.
The Band
5/5
Come on, it's THE band.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
Different, but I think this would grow on me.
The Everly Brothers
4/5
Clearly dated, but still great stuff.
Aimee Mann
3/5
Solid 90s
Lou Reed
5/5
Classic.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
I could listen to a lot of this.
Bobby Womack
2/5
Fine, but pretty cheesy and not really my thing.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
3/5
Cool stuff.
Earth, Wind & Fire
2/5
Hmm, they kinda lost me w/ "All About Love"
Bob Dylan
5/5
Greatness.
Hugh Masekela
4/5
For someone like me who doesn't quite "get" jazz, this was great.
Arcade Fire
5/5
Was leaning towards 4... but then 'Wake Up' started.
Portishead
2/5
I was counting the minutes on this one...
5/5
A lot of lyrical nonsense, but how can I not...
4/5
Great, but not greatest.
Echo And The Bunnymen
2/5
Now I know what all the fuss is about... not much.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Better than I expected.
Aphex Twin
1/5
No.
A Tribe Called Quest
3/5
Good stuff.
Jethro Tull
3/5
A bonus star for being unique, but overall not for me.
The Isley Brothers
3/5
Nice funk.
Elvis Costello
4/5
Delightful, and most of what I know him for.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
I mean, come on.
The Flaming Lips
4/5
Delightful.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Too much creepy cheese.
Ray Charles
4/5
A true delight.
Tricky
1/5
Eesh, no thanks.
The Waterboys
3/5
Eh, not bad, but peaked with the first song.
The Chemical Brothers
2/5
Had its moments, but not my cup of tea.
Queens of the Stone Age
2/5
Better than I feared, but I wouldn't consider it a must-hear album.
N.W.A.
2/5
Wasn't bad musically, but lyrics toggled between cheesy and incredibly offensive.
Talking Heads
4/5
Delightful.
Hole
3/5
This was, surprisingly, not bad.
Prince
3/5
At 1h 20m, it serves up both a lot to like AND dislike, but even at his worst Prince is still entertaining.
Carole King
4/5
Delightful. Plus, I had no idea Carole King wrote some of these.
Janelle Monáe
3/5
This was a neat discovery.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
3/5
5 for the album name, 2 for the music, so... 3 overall.
Miriam Makeba
3/5
Kinda into it.
Johnny Cash
5/5
You know it.
Gang Starr
4/5
Great stuff. And the first time I've heard The Band sampled.
Louis Prima
4/5
I could listen to this all day... and pretty much did.
Fats Domino
4/5
Yes.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Not bad. Interesting backstory, but less interesting music.
Brian Eno
3/5
Not bad. Starting to see what all the fuss is about.
Yes
3/5
Not bad, but not for me.
U2
3/5
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with U2, and this album is no exception.
Death In Vegas
2/5
A little hmm and a lot of meh.
The Pogues
4/5
Delightful.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
Delightful mix of styles.
Sigur Rós
3/5
Creative and great for working, but not something to which I can actively listen.
Fugees
3/5
Not bad.
Turbonegro
1/5
This is a joke, right? A very bad joke...
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Interesting, but not really for me.
Gorillaz
3/5
Lots of hits. Lots of misses.
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
Good, not great.
The Jam
2/5
Nice of the community center to let them do their album cover shoot inside.
Ministry
2/5
Nope.
Sepultura
2/5
Not for me.
The White Stripes
5/5
Easy 5.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Dig the funk.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Not bad, but not amazing.
Lou Reed
4/5
Took a couple listens, but really liked it.
Black Flag
2/5
At least it was quick.
Beatles
3/5
Good 'n' cheesy.
Femi Kuti
3/5
Pretty cool.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Good, not great.
Merle Haggard
4/5
Yes.
The Icarus Line
2/5
Not bad. Must hear? Nah.
2/5
Not great, but at least it was interesting.
The Roots
3/5
Good stuff, and great energy.
TV On The Radio
3/5
Not bad.
Bad Company
3/5
I don't like this as much as I used to, but still a classic.
The Kinks
3/5
Kinky, but not my favorite.
The Velvet Underground
2/5
Meh. Had its moments, but not many. And the 8-minute story time wasn't one of them. Although it sort of pains me to give this a 2, I can't justify a 3.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Easy 5.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5/5
Neil Young at his gritty best, self-righteousness and all.
The Streets
1/5
Soooo bad... but nice to dust off the 1.
Daft Punk
2/5
Not terrible, but definitely not for me.
Marilyn Manson
2/5
Musically, it's not horrible... but that voice! Ugh.
Iggy Pop
3/5
Good stuff.
The Doors
5/5
Love it, but maybe more of a 4.5
Wild Beasts
2/5
Not terrible, but this vocal style definitely isn't for me.
Ride
3/5
I had never heard of Ride, but this was pretty good.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
Musically interesting, I suppose, but lyrically silly. Not for me.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Great stuff.
Deerhunter
3/5
Good, but never understood the hype.
Pixies
4/5
A few throw-aways, but mostly great and perfectly odd.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Easy 5, and this one ruined the curve.
Booker T. & The MG's
4/5
Cool as ever.
Thelonious Monk
4/5
Cool stuff.
Jerry Lee Lewis
3/5
Good, not great.
Carpenters
3/5
Inoffensive, but makes James Taylor comparatively sound like punk rock.
a-ha
2/5
Not bad, but not for me.
The Black Crowes
5/5
Solid stuff, and it had been too long.
Bon Jovi
3/5
Fun? Definitely. Good? I don't know.
The Cars
5/5
Very impressive debut full of hits.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Solid 5 despite two songs that are twice as long as needed.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4/5
Good stuff.
Taylor Swift
5/5
How am I *not* giving this 5 stars?
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Good stuff.
The Go-Go's
3/5
Good, not great.
Mott The Hoople
3/5
Good, not great.
Björk
2/5
Yeah... not for me.
Jacques Brel
3/5
Cool music and energy.
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Count me in the likely minority that are not fans of Stevie Nicks' voice, but this is undeniably great.
Johnny Cash
5/5
I do have to be in the right mood for live albums, but when I am this one is a solid 5.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Cool, but the fuzz is a bit much.
Tangerine Dream
2/5
Meh, not for me.
Pretenders
3/5
Interesting pop-punk, although not my favorite.
Little Richard
4/5
Here's a little 4.
The Modern Lovers
1/5
Getting some cheap Doors vibes, but I mean way, way, way cheaper. I was going to give this a 2. However, when I saw the average rating was somehow above 3, I knew I had a job to do...
Morrissey
3/5
Good, not great.
Fleet Foxes
5/5
There's never a wrong time for Fleet Foxes.... which is why I'm never allowed to DJ at parties.
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
I forgot how good this album is.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Lemonade, anyone?
King Crimson
3/5
Promising start, and interesting blend of styles throughout.
The Young Gods
1/5
This was pretty hard to get through.
Jean-Michel Jarre
2/5
Not bad... just not for me.
The Cure
3/5
Good, but no amazing stand outs.
Dead Kennedys
2/5
Not for me.
The Yardbirds
3/5
Cool stuff.
Mercury Rev
3/5
I hear the Flaming Lips comparisons that a lot of people have made, but yeah... not as good.
Devendra Banhart
4/5
This was new to me, so we'll see how it holds up to repeated listens. For now, I'm really into it.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4/5
Never heard of Mayall, but cool stuff.
Lorde
4/5
Either a 3 or 4 depending on the day. Caught me on a good one.
Funkadelic
3/5
Fun, but I can only handle the funk in moderation.
Ghostface Killah
3/5
Not for me, but not bad.
SZA
2/5
Must hear?
Adele
4/5
Not a bad voice.
Nick Drake
4/5
Excellent.
Tears For Fears
2/5
I can see the appeal, but not for me.
Miles Davis
3/5
Some of the best background music I've ever heard.
Count Basie & His Orchestra
3/5
Fun jazz.
Bert Jansch
3/5
Don't love it, but I appreciate the new discovery.
Roxy Music
3/5
Good, not great.
De La Soul
3/5
Fun.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Slightly repetitive, but I'm into it.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
Ok start, rough finish.
Frank Ocean
3/5
Cool music. Shallow lyrics.
Beatles
4/5
I'm trying to imagine hearing this with fresh ears, but these are many of the songs I'm sick of hearing.
Nina Simone
3/5
New the name, but never heard her sing. Good stuff.
The Stone Roses
4/5
Pleasant surprise!
The Gun Club
3/5
A cool little bit of rockabilly punk + Lou Reed + early KoL
Marianne Faithfull
2/5
I think this had potential, but it just didn't work for me.
Elvis Presley
4/5
First time actually listening to an Elvis album. Great stuff.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Way better than I'm Your Man, at least.
Kanye West
3/5
A 4-star start with a 2-star finish.
Kate Bush
3/5
Kinda cool, but still not my cup of tea.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Yes.
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Meh. Overrated, so here's an overly harsh 2 to help correct that.
Metallica
2/5
I'm sure plenty of people could tell me why I'm wrong, but this is just too repetitive (minus a couple fun ones).
Khaled
3/5
A generous 3 stars based on only being able to listen to two tracks...
T. Rex
3/5
Pretty cool, but makes me regret giving Khaled 3 stars yesterday.
D'Angelo
3/5
Into the music, but the rest was kinda meh.
T. Rex
4/5
I'll probably look back one day and regret giving this a 4 instead of a 3, but it just feels right.
Television
3/5
Cool music, but not a fan of the vocals.
John Cale
2/5
Kind of interesting, but not for me.
Queen
3/5
Dare I say a bit of a letdown... good, but not great.
Alice Cooper
2/5
Meh, felt generic.
Green Day
3/5
Overrated, but solid. I can't fairly give this any less than a 3.
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
Had its moments. About 3-stars worth of them I guess.
Madness
2/5
Catchy, but a little too silly for me.
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
2/5
Meh.
The Style Council
2/5
I'm not sure what this was, but it started great and went downhill fast.
Def Leppard
2/5
Pretty bad, right?
Beck
4/5
Sad, subdued and solid. Maybe more of a 3.5 than 4, but whatever.
Primal Scream
3/5
Perhaps the most pleasant surprise thus far.
Cocteau Twins
2/5
New to me, and not bad, but not my cup of tea.
Scott Walker
2/5
Definitely interesting...
Black Sabbath
4/5
Could I really be a Black Sabbath fan?
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
2/5
Perhaps more significant than good.
LL Cool J
1/5
Nope. I was going to be generous and give this a 2, but then "Milky Cereal" sealed its sad fate.
The Clash
4/5
Genre-bending and it works.
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
I'm into the grittiness, but it got repetitive. And rough vocals.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Wonderful, just not wonderfullest.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
I'm really digging the tone of this one.
Alice Cooper
3/5
Perhaps they're not as one-dimensional as I thought...
Incredible Bongo Band
2/5
Rated on skill, this probably scores high. Rated on a listenability, less so.
Jazmine Sullivan
1/5
Eeesh. What was cut from the list to make room for this...
The Band
5/5
A Friday with The Band? How delightful!
The Jam
3/5
Not bad.
The Teardrop Explodes
2/5
Generic, and bad. Especially that title track...
Elton John
4/5
It seems like he threw everything at this album... and it works for me.
Ash
2/5
Forgettable.
Talking Heads
3/5
Good, but my favorite parts are always the fleeting guitar.
The La's
3/5
Given that I only knew "There She Goes," this was a lot better than I thought.
808 State
2/5
Not for me. I was leaning towards giving just 1 star, but then I cranked the volume up and discovered a little more... 1 additional star, to be exact.
Blondie
3/5
Good, but never understood the hype.
The Clash
4/5
Great stuff.
Johnny Cash
4/5
Great, but capped at 4 for me because it's mainly covers. Still, he made each his own.
Ella Fitzgerald
3/5
Generally delightful, but difficult to rate.
The Young Rascals
3/5
Some good ones, but nothing spectacular.
Brian Eno
3/5
Not exactly for me, but pretty impressive for '74.
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Cool stuff.
The Kinks
4/5
Clever, gritty and folksy. Sign me up.
Gene Clark
3/5
Pretty good, and not at all what I expected.
Beatles
5/5
Things are starting to get weird, and I'm here for it.
Queen
4/5
Might be a 5 if not for some rather odd inclusions.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
5-star beginning + 3-star finish = 4 stars
Bob Dylan
5/5
Don't think twice, it's a five.
5/5
Could we please have The Kinks every week?
Soft Cell
2/5
Pretty bad, with a few exceptions.
R.E.M.
4/5
Sits right there between a 3 and a 4...
Nirvana
4/5
Back half keeps it from 5-stars, but still great stuff.
Love
3/5
Fine, but nothing really stood out.
Tito Puente
3/5
This was fun.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
I'm happy for the people that get this, but I am not one of them.
Flamin' Groovies
4/5
Great stuff, and I'm convinced this would have a higher overall rating if A) the band's name were The Rolling Stones, and B) the album art weren't so terrible.
Eminem
2/5
This one was draining.
Traffic
3/5
Not bad, but a bit of a letdown.
B.B. King
4/5
Excellent.
Germs
2/5
Not for me.
The Who
3/5
I've always wanted to like this more, but could stand for more rock and less opera.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Not overthinking this one.
Parliament
4/5
Feeling properly funksticated.
Elvis Presley
4/5
Cool to hear how it all started... even if Elvis didn't write any of it.
Public Enemy
3/5
Good stuff.
Dirty Projectors
2/5
Interesting, and at times even good, but I don't need to hear any more.
Van Morrison
4/5
Great stuff.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
4/5
Yes.
Big Black
2/5
Not for me.
Underworld
2/5
I checked a handful of times to see if this was almost over. Not only was it a 'No' every time, but I was still on the first track... Not for me.
X-Ray Spex
3/5
Digging the punk sax.
Dire Straits
4/5
Impressive debut.
Astrud Gilberto
3/5
Probably pairs nicely with a tropical drink.
The Replacements
3/5
I'm into it, but seems a tad overrated. Perhaps you had to be there.
Bob Dylan
4/5
A big more somber Bob, but I'm digging it.
The Sonics
3/5
A lot of covers, but maybe it's hard to fault that in the 60s.
Pere Ubu
2/5
Decent start, but lost me about halfway through.
Baaba Maal
2/5
Vocals aren't for me, but interesting guitar.
Elvis Presley
4/5
Great blend of country, soul, R&B and pop.
Genesis
3/5
It's not *bad* so I'll hold my 2... but maybe I just don't like prog rock. If it's an acquired taste, I can't see myself ever listening to enough to acquire a taste for it.
Eagles
4/5
Good, but a bit disappointing outside of the obvious hits.
Beatles
5/5
Easy.
The Birthday Party
2/5
Not for me.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
3/5
Too influential to be just a 2, perhaps, but not good enough for a 4.
Megadeth
3/5
This is... not bad?!? Surprised me a bit, but still not crazy about the singing. 2.5
The Cure
3/5
Cool, but a little eerie for everyday listening.
Muddy Waters
5/5
Love it.
The United States Of America
3/5
Pretty far out there, but cool.
Yes
3/5
Not bad, and ~400 albums in, it's definitely my favorite prog rock thus far.
Iron Maiden
2/5
It's fine, but nothing memorable.
Cream
3/5
Tricky one. It's greater the bluesier and Kinkier it ventures, but it just doesn't live up to the hype.
Slint
2/5
Not for me. Kinda gives me the creeps, along with a dose of anxiety.
Beck
3/5
A lot of this is great, but too much "what's this button do" means 3 is where it's at.
Sisters Of Mercy
3/5
Grew on me. Besides, shades at night?!?
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Not exactly to my taste, but the hits are great.
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Probably a 3, but Alanis kinda scares me.
Orbital
2/5
It may be influential and/or groundbreaking for its time, but it's not for me.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Cool discovery.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Yeah yeah.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Much more than the one-hit wonder I thought she was.
Willie Nelson
3/5
Very pleasant, but capped at 3 for being all covers.
Beastie Boys
3/5
Their act is a bit exhausting, but fun. And definitely deserves to be on this list.
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Solid 3.
Cheap Trick
3/5
Some good hits, but not "one of the greatest live rock albums of all time."
Judas Priest
3/5
Catchier than most of the metal so far, so I get the appeal.
3/5
Cool stuff.
Love
3/5
Cool grooves, but too much self-indulgent cheese.
Tim Buckley
2/5
Had a hard time with this one.
Barry Adamson
3/5
Cool music and instrumental pieces. The story? Not so much.
John Lee Hooker
3/5
The title track might be my least favorite, but enjoyed most the others.
Massive Attack
2/5
Influential perhaps, but not for me. And I should be subtracting 1 star every time groups mention their own name.
Lightning Bolt
2/5
2 stars, which is probably more than this deserves, but less than the number of times I had to apologize to my wife for what she had to overhear.
Gang Of Four
3/5
Hadn't heard of them. Now I have. That's a mostly good thing.
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
I was in the mood for this today. Very cool.
Depeche Mode
4/5
Great, but assumed this was older. 4
The Rolling Stones
5/5
5-star filth.
Suede
4/5
Cool stuff.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
Not great, Bob.
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Inoffensive, but a little dull... and just not special enough.
Kendrick Lamar
2/5
Not sure what the fuss is about, so... not for me.
Beastie Boys
3/5
Maybe even a 4 if not for the yelling...
The B-52's
3/5
I don't know what is happening, but I like it.
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
Better than I expected with fun music, but cheesy lyrics.
David Bowie
3/5
Cool, but unremarkable.
Elliott Smith
4/5
Great album. Approachable, but with caution.
The Who
4/5
Live albums are tricky to rate and seem a bit like cheating... but their energy is great.
I don't love Rod, but I do love the guitar tone.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
2/5
Not terrible, but kinda lame.
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
I definitely thought this was My Chemical Romance or some early aughts emo band... oops. And what a pleasant surprise!
Lupe Fiasco
3/5
Good stuff.
Donald Fagen
2/5
Not bad, but not for me.
George Michael
2/5
Meh, not for me.
Joy Division
2/5
Meh.
Pink Floyd
3/5
Cool to hear a different side of Pink Floyd. Very Byrdsie...
Marvin Gaye
3/5
Great album, but I think the myth has surpassed the music.
Black Sabbath
4/5
5ish, but not quite.
Doves
2/5
One great song + a few ok songs + several that were two minutes too long = 2
Neu!
2/5
Not for me.
The Human League
2/5
Truth.
2/5
I can't listen to a full album with this voice. I get it, you have range. Reign it in.
Robbie Williams
1/5
When some music hits you, you do feel pain.
Supertramp
3/5
Good, but nothing spectacular.
Goldfrapp
2/5
Interesting, but not for me.
The Lemonheads
2/5
Meh.
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
Cool.
The Afghan Whigs
1/5
I tried, but the singing ruins what would otherwise be an ok album.
Thin Lizzy
2/5
A couple fun ones, but kinda bland and repetitive.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Cool, but not outstanding.
Neil Young
5/5
Easy 5.
Ozomatli
2/5
Not for me.
Britney Spears
2/5
I get why it's on the list, but this is pretty bad.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Cool music. Crazy dude.
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Cool, catchy stuff.
The Auteurs
2/5
Ok, I guess, but nothing exceptional.
Paul Simon
4/5
It was a good day for some Paul Simon.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Great stuff.
The Dictators
2/5
Had its moments, but a little too juvenile. Maybe I'm not punk enough.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Love the attitude and vocals, but in moderation.
George Jones
4/5
I could listen to this all day. In fact, I pretty much did.
Tim Buckley
1/5
Not for me.
Coldplay
5/5
Ignoring what came after.
Fever Ray
2/5
Meh.
Solange
3/5
Good, not great.
Weather Report
3/5
Not bad, but not for me.
Missy Elliott
3/5
Not bad.
Ryan Adams
5/5
If I'm just judging the music and not the man... easy 5.
Gene Clark
3/5
Not the most interesting, but then again, neither am I.
Sabu
2/5
Meh.
Happy Mondays
2/5
Meh.
k.d. lang
2/5
Zzzzz...
Red Snapper
2/5
You missed.
Meat Loaf
4/5
Unexpectedly epic...
The Black Keys
4/5
Excellent, but not their best.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Swampy sweetness.
Dolly Parton
3/5
Never knew about this collab. Pretty cool.
Common
2/5
What am I missing?
Supergrass
3/5
Kinda digging it...
Les Rythmes Digitales
1/5
So... we're just letting everyone in now?
Faith No More
1/5
Nope.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Strong start that turns generic...
John Grant
3/5
I'm not ready to give this any more than a 3 after only a couple listens, but this is the type of stuff I love finding through this list.
U2
3/5
Doing my part to bring these guys back down to earth.
Elastica
2/5
Forgettable.
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Cool stuff.
Saint Etienne
2/5
Nothing special.
Tim Buckley
2/5
Ok at times. But only ok, and not many times.
Eminem
1/5
I'll stick w/ the candy.
The Stranglers
3/5
Fun, but probably won't revisit.
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
Cool stuff.
Röyksopp
2/5
Must hear? Not here.
1/5
1 because I'm feeling generous.
The Fall
2/5
Kinda fun, but kinda happy it's over.
Machito
3/5
Feeling it.
Prince
4/5
This cat could ball, man.
The Police
3/5
Good, but carried by a stronger back half. 3
Syd Barrett
2/5
Not for me.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Good, not great.
Skepta
1/5
Sayonara.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Kinda cool, and probably a breath of fresh air in 1996.
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Almost a 5.
Cocteau Twins
2/5
Meh.
Minutemen
3/5
Cool, but 45 songs? Too much chaff.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Interesting, but don't love these vocals.
Stevie Wonder
3/5
High highs, but low lows.
Nico
2/5
Not for me.
Goldfrapp
2/5
Not for me.
ABBA
4/5
I have a soul and therefore can't give this bubblegum any less than a 4.
Pavement
2/5
Teases, but ultimately fails to deliver.
Tom Waits
3/5
Cool mood.
Little Simz
3/5
Cool stuff.
5/5
Holds up. Hopefully I can still say that in another 30 years.
Tori Amos
3/5
Better than I expected.
Suicide
2/5
Not for me.
Chicago
4/5
A couple duds, but mostly great.
The Fall
2/5
It's fine, but nothing outstanding.
The Pretty Things
4/5
Very cool. Albums and bands like this are the reason I'm doing this list.
Spiritualized
3/5
Cool stuff.
Radiohead
3/5
Hmm, is it good because it's actually good, or is it good because I'm being told it's good. Either way, not as good as they say...
Solomon Burke
3/5
Cool stuff.
Taylor Swift
4/5
Too soon?
The Undertones
3/5
Too fun for any less than a 3.
The Slits
3/5
Cool, albeit rough. Maybe that's why it's cool. Maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
I've been too generous lately, and this is just not doing it for me.
Run-D.M.C.
3/5
Probably very influential, but not exactly my cup of Joe.
Buck Owens
4/5
That tiger'll hunt.
Alice In Chains
2/5
Not for me, but the hits are ok.
The Cardigans
2/5
One annoying hit and a lot of meh.
Eurythmics
3/5
Good, but not amazing.
The Saints
3/5
Cool, but unremarkable.
4/5
If there's a U2 album worth owning, this is it.
The Byrds
3/5
Good, and I'd probably like it more after closer listening.
Harry Nilsson
3/5
This was a treat.
The Pogues
4/5
That dog'll hunt.
Jeru The Damaja
2/5
I don't know, man. It's not the worst, but this is not for me.
Herbie Hancock
4/5
Cool stuff.
Christina Aguilera
2/5
Meh.
Traffic
4/5
A weaker 4 perhaps, but a 4 nonetheless.
The National
5/5
If I'm in the mood, 5.
Cypress Hill
2/5
Better than many, but worse than most.
Joan Baez
2/5
Don't love her voice...
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Nah.
Talking Heads
4/5
Great stuff, and my first time listening to their debut!
The Beau Brummels
2/5
I don't get it, man...
John Lennon
4/5
Phew, finding neither screaming nor "Imagine" was a relief.
Joanna Newsom
2/5
Just when you think each song is about to end... you get 6 more minutes of 2-star music.
Paul McCartney
3/5
Good, not great.
Venom
2/5
Not for me.
Giant Sand
1/5
This could not have ended soon enough. Not for me.
Sepultura
1/5
The vocals made this a chore.
Anita Baker
2/5
Zzzzz
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
Had its moments. I need to explore more, but we all know that isn't happening anytime soon... so here's a lazy 3.
Terence Trent D'Arby
2/5
Meh
The 13th Floor Elevators
3/5
Cool, but I like my psychedelia in small doses.
Heaven 17
2/5
Had its moments. 2 stars' worth, to be exact.
Al Green
3/5
Good stuff.
CHVRCHES
3/5
I'm not sure why I was surprised this had vocals, but I liked it!
Peter Tosh
3/5
I won't criticize it.
Nick Drake
4/5
Great stuff.
The Incredible String Band
1/5
Were they serious with this one? Not for me.
Faust
2/5
Unremarkable.
Bill Callahan
3/5
Irritating and captivating at the same time. Need to listen more, but not today.
Scott Walker
2/5
Too much stinky cheese.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Meh.
Laura Nyro
2/5
Not for me.
The Libertines
3/5
Had its moments, but don't need to revisit them.
Arrested Development
2/5
Refreshing, but not my favorite. I get why it's on the list though.
Hanoi Rocks
2/5
Meh
Kings of Leon
5/5
I wondered if this might make the list. I long for the days of old KoL.
Wilco
5/5
This album was largely responsible for pulling me out of a deep classic rock rut.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Kinda into it... does that mean I need help?
Talvin Singh
2/5
Meh.
Bob Dylan
4/5
An amazing album full of 5s and 3s gets a 4.
Slipknot
4/5
An amazing album full of 5s and 3s gets a 4.
The Mars Volta
2/5
Not for me. Proof that good musicians don't always make good music.
GZA
2/5
Not bad, but nothing to bring me back.
Billy Bragg
3/5
Good album with some incredible songs, but lots of skips.
The Zombies
3/5
Fun. Worth further listening.
Rufus Wainwright
2/5
Small doses. Here's your two, Rufus.
Madonna
3/5
Starts at a 5, but downhill from there...
Radiohead
3/5
Unremarkable, but fine.
Nanci Griffith
4/5
Hit the spot.
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
Not for me.
The Byrds
4/5
Them there Byrds gone country!
Talking Heads
3/5
Unique, but never my favorite.
Screaming Trees
3/5
A time capsule for the mid-90s.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
Nah.
Morrissey
1/5
Too preachy. Also, not good.
Ali Farka Touré
2/5
Kinda cool, but not for me.
Isaac Hayes
2/5
Some cool stuff, but not enough of it.
Mudhoney
2/5
Meh.
2Pac
2/5
When life gives you lemons, sell crack.
Steve Winwood
2/5
Too much cheese.
Grant Lee Buffalo
1/5
Nope.
Dagmar Krause
2/5
Not for me.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
Meh.
Anthrax
2/5
Felt like the same song over and over again.
CHIC
3/5
Now I know.
Bad Brains
2/5
Not sure what this is... other than pretty bad.
Jack White
4/5
I forgot how good his solo debut was...
The Blue Nile
2/5
Meh.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
4/5
Rave on!
Peter Gabriel
2/5
Sorta creepy, but I still had to see where it went...
Bebel Gilberto
3/5
Kinda cool so it gets the default foreign language 3.
Rod Stewart
3/5
Good, not great.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Not the one-hit wonders I thought...
Kanye West
1/5
I have *not* missed this guy.
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
I could smell the cigarettes through my speakers.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
2/5
Next.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Meh. Definitely wouldn't make me want to explore more.
Afrika Bambaataa
2/5
Perhaps more influential than good?
Suede
2/5
Not for me, but nice butt.
ZZ Top
3/5
Love the hits, but don't need to revisit the misses.
Laibach
1/5
I've probably given a 2 for worse, but I just can't...
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Not bad, but not great.
Blue Cheer
2/5
Meh.
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Scattered, but solid.
James Brown
4/5
Yep.
Charles Mingus
4/5
Hit the spot.
The Who
5/5
Easy.
The Adverts
3/5
Yep, sounds like British punk.
White Denim
4/5
Late to the party, but happy to have discovered these guys.
Pixies
3/5
One great song, a few ok tracks, and a lot of noise.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Not terrible, but I slept through most of it.
Silver Jews
3/5
Good, but probably needs a deeper dive than it got today.
TV On The Radio
2/5
Meh.
Spiritualized
2/5
Not for me.
Lucinda Williams
4/5
After 600+ songs my scale is so broken... this is probably a 4.
AC/DC
3/5
Fun, but overrated.
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
Right there between a 3 and a 4...
Le Tigre
3/5
Not bad.
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
3/5
Not for me, but I'll bump to a 3 because it doesn't sound like '76.
Jane Weaver
2/5
Not bad, but unremarkable.
Gillian Welch
4/5
Listened all day.
Björk
2/5
Not for me.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Not bad, but when it's all said and done, I have a hard time believing this is a must hear album...
Led Zeppelin
5/5
5.
Morrissey
3/5
Dare I say... not bad?
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Not bad, but three must-hear albums by these guys?
The Flying Burrito Brothers
4/5
Great blend of what had come before and what was yet to come.
The Who
4/5
Incredible debut.
Metallica
4/5
I mean, if I have to listen to Metallica...
Aerosmith
3/5
A bit of a guilty pleasure, and now I need another shower.
Can
2/5
Cool for its time, I guess.
Travis
3/5
Meh.
Sarah Vaughan
3/5
Smooth.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
What a joy!
Cee Lo Green
2/5
Meh.
Paul Weller
3/5
Not bad, but unremarkable.
Iron Butterfly
2/5
The novelty is long gone.
Blur
3/5
3 great tracks is enough for a 3 today.
Holger Czukay
2/5
Had some moments, but not for me.
New Order
3/5
Solid 3.
AC/DC
4/5
Lots of sameness, but still an easy 4...
3/5
Cool, but not really for me.
Christina Aguilera
3/5
Actually, not bad.
1/5
I don't get it.
Gotan Project
3/5
Interesting enough for a 3.
The xx
4/5
Love this album, and had no idea it was so popular.
Fishbone
3/5
What even is this?!?
Baaba Maal
2/5
I just listened yesterday and already forgot whether it was good.
Dr. Octagon
2/5
Nah.
Radiohead
2/5
Good background music if I'm ok being bummed out.
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
I dig it.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
Solid 3.5
Stereolab
3/5
Not bad, but not exactly for me.
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
Classic for a reason.
John Martyn
3/5
What even is this? Bluesy folk jazz? I dig it.
Adam & The Ants
3/5
Talking Heads vibes. Not bad.
Kings of Leon
4/5
Don't hate on this just because you hate someone else who likes it.
Dolly Parton
4/5
Why not?
Tom Waits
3/5
I'll be kind and round up to a 3.
Pentangle
2/5
Not a fan of the medieval folk sound.
Soul II Soul
2/5
One-trick pony.
Donovan
3/5
Solid 3.
Michael Jackson
1/5
At the start of the Spotify era, didn't we already knew most of what we now know about MJ? How does this have so many Spotify plays?
Cat Stevens
4/5
You're breaking my heart, Cat.
Justin Timberlake
2/5
Ahh high school... Nope.
Fred Neil
3/5
I like it.
The Beta Band
3/5
Kinda cool.
Roni Size
2/5
Meh...
Leftfield
1/5
Same-ism.
Fairport Convention
3/5
A jolly good listen.
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
I'll give the original a 3 and the Spotify recreation a 2.
The Damned
3/5
Pretty fun.
David Ackles
2/5
Keep looking because I am certainly not its audience.
Randy Newman
4/5
Deserves more listens and more stars.
Doves
2/5
Meh.
John Martyn
2/5
Too dull.
The The
3/5
Fun discovery.
Ian Dury
2/5
Not for me.
Culture Club
2/5
One ok song and mediocre filler.
Marvin Gaye
4/5
3.5
Teenage Fanclub
2/5
Meh.
Elvis Costello
2/5
It's fine, but inching towards overrated by the album.
The Coral
2/5
It started out ok, but quickly nosedived.
The Mamas & The Papas
4/5
I can dig it.
Supergrass
2/5
Meh.
Kings of Leon
5/5
Yes.
Metallica
3/5
Interesting collaboration.
N.E.R.D
3/5
Cool stuff.
Manu Chao
2/5
Not for me to judge but here I am.
Beatles
5/5
There's always a couple tracks that only the Beatles could get away with, but overall still amazing.
Eagles
3/5
Meh.
The Smiths
3/5
I need to listen more to fairly evaluate anything past the singing but ain't nobody got time for that.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
MBV is not who I thought they were... but still not for me.
Santana
4/5
First ever full listen and I dig it.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Simple and superb.
The Triffids
2/5
Nah.
Sex Pistols
3/5
Others did it better.
Country Joe & The Fish
2/5
It's something... 2.4
Christine and the Queens
2/5
Unremarkable and not for me.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
3/5
Not bad... 2.5
Milton Nascimento
3/5
Sure.
Girls Against Boys
1/5
Nope.
Coldcut
3/5
This kinda worked for me.
Motörhead
1/5
This hurt my ears on mute.
Mike Oldfield
2/5
Not really sure about this one...
3/5
I'd probably like this more over time.
10cc
2/5
Very strange. Didn't hate it...
Gram Parsons
4/5
Digging it.
Kelela
2/5
Someone has a case of the samesies.
Mike Ladd
2/5
Nothing special.
Richard Hawley
2/5
A few standouts but a few too many snoozes.
Mudhoney
2/5
Not for me.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
2/5
Not bad, but all over the place.
The Stooges
3/5
I much preferred this to their debut.
SAULT
3/5
Kinda digging it.
PJ Harvey
2/5
Not for me.
The Stooges
2/5
Just a little too meh for a 3.
Beastie Boys
3/5
Cool stuff. I was not expecting so much jazz.
FKA twigs
2/5
Meh.
Megadeth
2/5
Not me...
The Soft Boys
3/5
What... was this?!? Kinda digging it.
The Cult
2/5
Generic 2-star rock.
Not bad, but the kind of album you don't need to pause when you leave the room for a moment.
Nick Drake
4/5
Classic.
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Distinctly D-O-DOUBLE-G.
G. Love & Special Sauce
3/5
Doesn't hold up as well as I hoped, but still an easy 3.
Peter Frampton
2/5
Yes he's got a gimmick, but unremarkable.
The Beach Boys
3/5
High schooler music written by grown men. That said... it's not bad.
Bob Dylan
5/5
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows, and you don't need a music critic to tell you how an album sounds.
Kid Rock
2/5
Yikes.
Robert Wyatt
2/5
Not for me.
The Killers
5/5
The fuss is justified.
The Verve
3/5
Good, but a bit blah.
The Offspring
2/5
I've heard worse. Plus, nostalgia points...
Adele
3/5
Great voice. Good songs.
Randy Newman
3/5
Simultaneously soothing and unsettling.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
Funky salsa? Kinda digging it.
MC Solaar
3/5
3 because why not?
David Bowie
3/5
Not bad, but hardly a "must hear" Bowie album.
Brian Wilson
3/5
Fun ride.
Mylo
3/5
Didn't hate it. How's that for a ringing endorsement?
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
Surprisingly complete album.
Big Star
3/5
Not bad, then kinda good, but then it got kinda bad.
Steely Dan
3/5
Solid dad rock I guess.
Soundgarden
4/5
Still good.
Boards of Canada
2/5
Meh.
Jungle Brothers
3/5
Kinda digging it, and at least it wasn't as cringeworthy as others.
Neil Young
4/5
Neil Young being Neil Young.
CHIC
3/5
Fun enough for disco, I guess.
Dennis Wilson
3/5
Good vibrations.
Sam Cooke
5/5
I can feel the energy.
Tom Waits
4/5
I shouldn't like this so much but it sucks me in.
Linkin Park
3/5
Has its moments.
The Doors
4/5
Overrated? Probably, but who cares.
Radiohead
2/5
Meh.
Sonic Youth
3/5
Goo enough for a 3.
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
Cool stuff.
Big Star
3/5
Really good (with a few exceptions), and I'd probably grow to love it.
Lambchop
3/5
This is a strange one, but I'm into it.
David Bowie
3/5
Solid but not super.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Solid but not my favorite.
The Smiths
3/5
A weak 3.
Sheryl Crow
4/5
Strong enough for a 4.
Spacemen 3
2/5
Meh.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Had its moments, but not for me.
TLC
2/5
A strong 2, if there's such a thing.
King Crimson
3/5
Is this prog rock w/ an edge?
Mj Cole
1/5
Ahh yes, the sounds of Old Navy.
R.E.M.
3/5
Has its moments.
Shack
2/5
Meh.
Bee Gees
3/5
Not great, but people seem unnecessarily harsh to this. Has some element of the Kinks or The Who that I dig.
Jurassic 5
4/5
I don't know what I thought Jurassic 5 was, but it wasn't this. This was great.
The Associates
2/5
Blah
Garbage
2/5
I don't get the hype.
Dwight Yoakam
4/5
Great stuff.
3/5
Cool stuff.
Napalm Death
1/5
As I checked to see when the first song would finally end, I realized I was already on track eight...
American Music Club
2/5
Meh-ican Music Club, amiright?
Simply Red
2/5
Not for me.
Air
3/5
Dark but good.
The Youngbloods
3/5
Good enough for a 3 at least.
PJ Harvey
3/5
Like it but don't love it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Maybe there's something here.
Roxy Music
2/5
Not for me.
The Psychedelic Furs
2/5
Started strong but fell off.
XTC
2/5
Meh.
Meat Puppets
3/5
A weak 3, but I think it would grow on me.
Stan Getz
3/5
Cool stuff.
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Great stuff.
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
Not exactly for me, but sounds like they're putting it all out there.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Not bad, but overrated right?.
Buzzcocks
2/5
Ok, but a bit repetitive.
The Temptations
3/5
Why'd the funk stop so soon?
Talk Talk
2/5
Unremarkable.
Missy Elliott
2/5
Meh.
Coldplay
4/5
Great start to finish.
The Byrds
4/5
Twangedelic.
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
I've heard worse, but it's been a while.
Pavement
2/5
Not for me.
System Of A Down
2/5
Why?
The Zutons
3/5
Kinda cool.
Portishead
3/5
Pleasant surprise.
Aerosmith
2/5
Unremarkable aside from "Sweet Emotion"
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Fogerty and the gang were cranking em out.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Easy 5. Don't hate on it just because it's on heavy rotation.
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
Look, I listened to the whole thing, but I knew this was a 2-star album from the jump.
Marty Robbins
4/5
A little samesie, but I won't knock Marty for a-knowing what he knows.
Ms. Dynamite
1/5
Nope.
The Beach Boys
2/5
This sounds like a band that's a few albums past its prime.
Björk
2/5
Nah.
Common
3/5
Cool stuff. Not so common after all.
The Mothers Of Invention
1/5
Nope.
Deee-Lite
2/5
Meh.
Van Halen
2/5
Not for me.
Scritti Politti
2/5
Had its moments, but not enough.
UB40
2/5
Same after same.
The Shamen
2/5
Not for me.
Orbital
2/5
Meh.
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
Yeehaw.
Ryan Adams
4/5
A solid 4, but I'm not losing sleep over its lower-than-musically-deserved album score.
Digital Underground
2/5
Nope.
Wire
3/5
Solid, but nothing remarkable.
Ramones
4/5
Don't tell me about beats per minute. Just turn it up.
Songhoy Blues
3/5
Cool stuff.
Duke Ellington
3/5
Fun energy.
Van Morrison
5/5
Van brought it on this one.
Sonic Youth
2/5
I don't get it. Guess I'm a square.
Roxy Music
3/5
Not what I expected. And better.
Incubus
2/5
Didn't get it then. Don't get it now.
New York Dolls
2/5
Meh.
Norah Jones
4/5
Cool and soothing.
3/5
Good. Not great.
Sade
3/5
I like the funkier ones.
Destiny's Child
2/5
Meh.
Primal Scream
2/5
Had its moments, but not many.
50 Cent
2/5
Meh
The xx
3/5
Moody but good.
1/5
Yikes.
Grateful Dead
3/5
Lots to like, but the meandering jams lose me.
LTJ Bukem
2/5
Not for me.
Scissor Sisters
3/5
The right amount of glam I suppose.
Richard Thompson
2/5
Meh.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
This dog'll hunt.
Suzanne Vega
2/5
Meh.
The Police
4/5
Yah.
Throbbing Gristle
1/5
I'm lost.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Good, if overrated.
Stephen Stills
3/5
Solid 3.
Stan Getz
4/5
Cool tunes.
Muddy Waters
4/5
Dirty.
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
Meh.
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Blah.
Morrissey
3/5
Best Morrissey thus far.
Ice T
2/5
Meh.
The Divine Comedy
2/5
Not for me.
Ray Charles
4/5
Excellent.
Paul Simon
5/5
All day.
Kraftwerk
3/5
Boop.
Raekwon
2/5
Meh.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
3/5
You're in for a treat, but first you have to survive the first few tracks.
Genesis
3/5
All new songs for me... not bad.
Minor Threat
3/5
Cool stuff.
Kate Bush
2/5
"often characterised as her most uncommercial and experimental release" - Makes sense, I'd say.
Sebadoh
2/5
Music is meh, but it looks like someone had fun with arts and crafts at least.
The Vines
2/5
Not terrible, but also not near top 1,000.
The Prodigy
3/5
Not bad, but not for me.
Dr. Dre
3/5
Cool beats!
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Near perfect.
Beck
3/5
Strong 3? Weak 4? Let's call it a 3 1/2.
4/5
I guess like the studio stuff more.
Michael Jackson
3/5
Whatever.
Jeff Buckley
3/5
Good, not great.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
2.5
Prefab Sprout
2/5
Meh.
k.d. lang
3/5
I kinda dig the cheese.
Sister Sledge
3/5
Good for what it is, but not exactly for me.
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
I'm digging it.
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
Nah.
Kacey Musgraves
3/5
I like the country tunes most.
Brian Eno
3/5
It's a fine 2.5
Patti Smith
3/5
Cool stuff.
Lenny Kravitz
2/5
Meh, Lenny's done better.
Duran Duran
3/5
Sometimes, you just want a pop.
The Specials
2/5
Meh.
Tom Tom Club
2/5
Not for me.
Joy Division
3/5
Good, not great.
Pulp
2/5
Not bad, but unremarkable.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Incredible, and incredibly influential.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Easy peasy.
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
Ok, but felt a bit... basic.
Burning Spear
3/5
I dig it.
Liz Phair
2/5
Meh.
Kraftwerk
2/5
Not for me.
Pixies
3/5
Solid 3.
Pantera
2/5
Solid 2.
Madonna
2/5
How?
Ravi Shankar
2/5
I appreciate the intro, but it's not for me.
The Fall
2/5
Had its moments, but not many.
Ice Cube
3/5
Today's album was a good album.
Jeff Beck
3/5
Good, not great.
Slade
2/5
Meh.
Guns N' Roses
3/5
Sorta incredible for a debut, but I just can't...
Neneh Cherry
1/5
Nah.
Oasis
5/5
Yes.
The Specials
3/5
Almost makes me like ska...
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
Meh.
Stephen Stills
3/5
Can't tell if this would grow or wear on me...
Nine Inch Nails
3/5
Interesting soundscapes, but rough lyrically.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
I like her blending of folk and jazz.
The White Stripes
4/5
Great junks.
Stereo MC's
2/5
Meh.
Sparks
2/5
Meh.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
Kind of digging it.
Frank Zappa
4/5
Very cool.
David Crosby
3/5
Good, but a bit blah.
Arcade Fire
5/5
Yes.
4/5
Feisty.
The White Stripes
5/5
Yes.
Motörhead
2/5
Eh, what am I missing?
2/5
Meh.
Michael Kiwanuka
4/5
Very cool.
Pere Ubu
2/5
Meh.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
3/5
I like it, but I don't love it.
Public Image Ltd.
2/5
Meh.
Grizzly Bear
3/5
Takes me back.
Amy Winehouse
3/5
Cool stuff. Great debut.
Basement Jaxx
2/5
Meh.
Dire Straits
4/5
Incredible start, decent filling, and strong finish.
David Holmes
2/5
Meh... one decent track.
Waylon Jennings
4/5
Hits the spot.
Kendrick Lamar
3/5
Interesting.
The Monkees
3/5
Good music. Terrible cover art.
The Boo Radleys
2/5
Kinda blah.
The Monks
2/5
The Cuckoo song sealed their fate.
R.E.M.
4/5
Great stuff.
Rahul Dev Burman
2/5
Interesting, but not for me.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
Not a great batting average on this one... The hits hit, but oh boy do those misses miss.
Wilco
5/5
Brilliant.
Klaxons
2/5
Zzzz
Goldie
2/5
Not for me.
Hawkwind
2/5
Take me back to Earth. Not for me.
Miles Davis
4/5
Cool.
3/5
It's... something. +1 for influence.
David Bowie
3/5
A high 3.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Dang.
Joe Ely
3/5
Meh, had it's honky tonkin' I guess.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
Oh my.
Hole
2/5
Better than I thought, but not for me.
Method Man
2/5
Meh.
Mariah Carey
2/5
Zzzzz...
Neil Young
3/5
Solid stuff.
Calexico
3/5
It's good, just not that remarkable.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
4/5
Great stuff.
Barry Adamson
4/5
Very intriguing.
The Byrds
4/5
I dig it.
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Classic.
Shuggie Otis
3/5
Cool new discovery.
Van Morrison
3/5
Good live album.
David Bowie
2/5
Not for me.
Don McLean
3/5
Featuring one 5-star classic and lots of 2-star crumbs.
The Residents
1/5
Yikes.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Solid stuff, Emmylou.
Caetano Veloso
3/5
Kinda wild.
Bee Gees
2/5
Not bad, just meh.
Koffi Olomide
2/5
Meh.
Jamiroquai
3/5
Not for me, but not bad...
Red Hot Chili Peppers
3/5
Equal parts gross and great.
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
Eh, not for me.
Pink Floyd
5/5
I can't believe I never listened to this album all the way through until now...
The Bees
3/5
Nice, if unremarkable.
Steely Dan
3/5
Solid Steel.
Killing Joke
2/5
Meh.
The Magnetic Fields
3/5
Ambitious, but too much chaff.
The Beta Band
2/5
Had some ok stuff, but mostly meh.
Dr. John
3/5
This one's a wild ride.
Slayer
2/5
Not for me.
Beyoncé
2/5
Meh
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Meh
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Great stuff.
Prince
3/5
Weird grooves.
Pulp
3/5
I kinda dig it.
David Bowie
3/5
Good, but not special.
Iron Maiden
3/5
Not really for me... 2.5
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Groove St. solidifies the 3.
David Bowie
3/5
I don't know... it's good, not great. Right?
Madonna
2/5
Not bad, but not special.
Willie Nelson
4/5
Great stuff. Wish some of the songs/stories were longer.
Nitin Sawhney
1/5
When I'm checking after every track to see when the torture ends, I know it's just not for me.
Tortoise
2/5
Meh.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
All day.
George Harrison
4/5
Great stuff, and some fun jams.
Steve Earle
3/5
Sometimes I like my country with a little cheese, so I like this.
Hot Chip
3/5
Pleasantly surprising
Brian Eno
2/5
Interesting... but I'm no longer interested.
Justice
3/5
Kinda fun.
Soft Machine
3/5
Neatish
Living Colour
3/5
Has its moments.
Fiona Apple
3/5
Has its moments, I guess.
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Solid stuff.
Skunk Anansie
1/5
"Are we almost done yet?" No, 48 minutes left...
Peter Gabriel
4/5
I mean, come on...
Throwing Muses
3/5
Fun discovery.
Aerosmith
3/5
Ain't too proud to say this ain't bad
JAY Z
2/5
It's ok... 2 1/2
Guided By Voices
2/5
Meh.
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Very cool.
Maxwell
2/5
Nah.
The KLF
2/5
Meh
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Prefer the studio stuff, but still great.
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
More interesting than good, but sure, take my 3.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
I get why it's on the list being a debut and all, but the Stones didn't write enough of the album to earn more than a 4.
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
Not for me.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
5/5
Come on now.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
3/5
Had its moments.
The Thrills
4/5
I'll always have a soft spot for this one. Did NOT know they were Irish.
Deep Purple
3/5
Good, not great.
Sonic Youth
2/5
A strong 2, if that means anything.
The Kinks
4/5
Might even grow to a 5.
Thundercat
3/5
Intriguing...
Arcade Fire
5/5
Weird band. Incredible album.
Butthole Surfers
2/5
This was... something.
Dion
2/5
Meh.
ABBA
3/5
I'll stay awhile.
Wu-Tang Clan
4/5
3.6
Amy Winehouse
5/5
Yes.
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Cool new discovery.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Great background music.
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
One of one, and I kinda dig it.
Janis Joplin
4/5
Classic.
2/5
About as "meh" as it gets.
Gil Scott-Heron
3/5
Not bad.
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
Solid stuff.
Hüsker Dü
2/5
Poor man's REM?
Eels
3/5
The music isn't bad, but these guys had to be a drag to have around, right?
Ice Cube
1/5
How?
Eric Clapton
3/5
Whatever.
The Only Ones
3/5
I don't love it, but I'm guessing it would grow on me.
fIREHOSE
2/5
Not bad, but nothing remarkable.
Django Django
3/5
Fun.
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
Meh.
Radiohead
3/5
Good but overrated.
Public Enemy
3/5
Good, not great.
The Stooges
3/5
Too raw?
The The
2/5
Nah.
M.I.A.
2/5
Meh.
The Chemical Brothers
2/5
Unremarkable.
The Dandy Warhols
3/5
I see this growing on me.
Dizzee Rascal
2/5
Not for me.
Steely Dan
3/5
I just can't get into Steely Dan...