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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Guitar Town
Steve Earle
5 2.79 +2.21
The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
5 3.02 +1.98
Seventh Tree
Goldfrapp
5 3.08 +1.92
Autobahn
Kraftwerk
5 3.09 +1.91
Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
5 3.13 +1.87
Exit Planet Dust
The Chemical Brothers
5 3.15 +1.85
Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics
5 3.16 +1.84
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
George Michael
5 3.17 +1.83
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
5 3.24 +1.76
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
5 3.24 +1.76

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Surfer Rosa
Pixies
1 3.5 -2.5
Amnesiac
Radiohead
1 3.42 -2.42
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
1 3.41 -2.41
Live Through This
Hole
1 3.32 -2.32
Fun House
The Stooges
1 3.28 -2.28
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
1 3.28 -2.28
Deloused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
1 3.18 -2.18
Here Come The Warm Jets
Brian Eno
1 3.07 -2.07
Chemtrails Over The Country Club
Lana Del Rey
1 3.04 -2.04
S.F. Sorrow
The Pretty Things
1 3 -2

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Beatles 3 5
David Bowie 2 5

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Brian Eno 2 1
Radiohead 2 1.5

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The Chemical Brothers 5, 2

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Paris 1919 by John Cale

Cruise ship lower decks lounge music. At best.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk

Really enjoyed this. The title track has - unsuprisingly - a real autobahn feel to it. Added to my library.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs

Got to the fourth song, Debonair, and called it quits. Jesus was a grating album. Just loud, unmelodious shouting. Didn't add and not even remotely interested in listening to anything else they've done.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen

Opening notes - I knew it was going to be great. Smooth, melodic, lyrically wonderful from end-to-end.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers

Really enjoyed this. As always, what I expected was vastly different than what I received. Added to library.

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Brothers by The Black Keys
Sep 24 2021

Pretty good. Some songs great. I wouldn't have searched them out, so this site will really expose me to new music. Loved "These Days"

Darklands by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Sep 25 2021

Based on what I read about the group today, this is the only album I would probably enjoy (and did). I'll search out other works by them, just to see. A decent album.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead
Sep 27 2021

Solid rock. Motörhead had one speed: accelerated. But it's entertaining & simple and totally re-listenable.

Rubber Soul by Beatles
Sep 28 2021

With a mindful listen, this replaced Hard Days Night as my favourite Beatles album. Wonder from end-to-end, melodically & lyrically.

Sep 29 2021

The psychedelic sound got tiresome even in the psychedelic era. Wasn't awful to me but not an addition to my library.

Out Of The Blue by Electric Light Orchestra
Sep 30 2021

In 1977, I was listening to The Clash, The Sex Pistols and Sabbath. ELO wasn't even something I was remotely interested in. But 45-years later, and several listens over the years, it's grown on me. It's a lot of fun to listen to. Except Mr Bluesky. I'm so, so tired of that song.

Play by Moby
Oct 03 2021

Good for background music. Porcelain will always be a favourite.

Autobahn by Kraftwerk
Oct 04 2021

Really enjoyed this. The title track has - unsuprisingly - a real autobahn feel to it. Added to my library.

The Stranger by Billy Joel
Oct 05 2021

Weird listening to this. For some reason, "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" caused me to start reminiscing about 70s TV shows like Welcome Back, Kotter and Good Times. A solid album with a lot of recognizable pieces. Worth adding to your library.

Opus Dei by Laibach
Oct 06 2021

Well, they can't be accused of composing outside their comfort zone. If Brutalism has a musical counterpart, this is it. Made it through the full hour without breaking!

Palo Congo by Sabu
Oct 07 2021

Fun but one song blended in to the next. It sounded like one long, energetic song.

Quiet Life by Japan
Oct 08 2021

I judged an album by its cover and expected some Depeche Mode/OMD-like music. Wasn't floored by it, but did enjoy. Prob addition to library.

Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Oct 09 2021

Really enjoyed this. As always, what I expected was vastly different than what I received. Added to library.

Fun House by The Stooges
Oct 10 2021

Couldn't finish it. Starts off so strong with "Down on the Street" and then devolves into something a grade 8 basement band would create. Got part way through "TV Eye" and that was it. Earned its original poor reception and bad sales.

Da Capo by Love
Oct 11 2021

An existence that matches The Stooges in timeframe and albums recorded, this is to me VASTLY superior to Funhouse (which I just listened to). This album is a solid listenable slice of the sixties, though "Revelation" is about 14-minutes too long. Added to my library, regardless.

School's Out by Alice Cooper
Oct 12 2021

I'm partial to "Killer", but this is still a great album. I was never a fan of Uncle Alice's move to concept albums that bordered on Broadway shows, but this one only skirts that style. Already in my library.

The Colour Of Spring by Talk Talk
Oct 13 2021

Although I do enjoy Talk Talk's music, it needs to be in doses. An album of the same, unadventurous vocals is too much.

Abbey Road by Beatles
Oct 14 2021

Is there a more iconic album? I prefer Hard Days Night & Rubber Soul, but this is solidly in the top 10 ever? Maybe top 5? Every damn song on it is recognizable.

Oct 15 2021

I made it to "She Walks on Me" and that was enough. God I hated this album.

3 + 3 by The Isley Brothers
Oct 17 2021

Funk, rock, blues. Really deserve their on-going, eight decade career. Added.

The Doors by The Doors
Oct 18 2021

Wasn't a fan in high school, not a fan forty years later. Difficult to stay awake while listening. Light My Fire doesn't warrant the length of the song. Are people really fans of the group, or fans of being a fan?

Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
Oct 19 2021

Don't know why, but the inclusion of so many instruments always sounds overdone to me. Maybe it's because I'm accustomed to, or prefer, 3- or 4-piece bands. Anyway - solid album of good, listenable tunes. With plenty of brass and keyboards.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Oct 20 2021

In his higher register, his voice is grating to me. Lower, like in Ambulance Blues, he's in John Prine mode and totally listenable. A good album, but not great. Not added.

Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized
Oct 24 2021

Was barely aware when the next song came on. Lead singer phoned it in for most songs. Def not added.

Deep Purple In Rock by Deep Purple
Oct 25 2021

Enjoyable but in the middle for me. Thankful I didn't have to listen to Smoke on the Water again (but I'm only twenty albums in)

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Oct 26 2021

Well, not without its merits but I don't know about "great". Went on forever - turns out I was listening to the Deluxe Edition (there's a Super Deluxe edition. Yikes). Not added.

Deserter's Songs by Mercury Rev
Oct 27 2021

I rarely listen to bands described as "pranksters", so except for 1001's suggestion, would never have listened to this album. It's actually decent - I'll probably give it a second listen sooner than later. But it's not added to my library.

Truth And Soul by Fishbone
Oct 28 2021

A little Fishbone goes a long way. Not a fan of their frenetic, over-the-top stuff. Prefer their slower pieces.

Very by Pet Shop Boys
Oct 29 2021

Although vocally, they never stray far, the melodies and lyrics are great. They're music has aged well, and their brand new 2021 album of new music in their usual style shows that.

Power In Numbers by Jurassic 5
Oct 30 2021

Was totally unaware of Jurassic 5 until an 20 minutes ago. Four songs in and already added to my library. THIS is the style Hip Hop/Rap I love, with spoken word audio samples liberally but perfectly inserted. Great beats, great lyrics. A Day at the Races - a smooth flowing river of words. This is a totally worthwhile album.

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Oct 31 2021

I probably have a Jones for this for sentimental reasons, but it's still a great listen. I was four months from being graduated, we danced, wore ties & topsiders. Aaaaaaaanyway - added to my library.

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen
Nov 01 2021

Opening notes - I knew it was going to be great. Smooth, melodic, lyrically wonderful from end-to-end.

I'm Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Nov 02 2021

Grating. Not added.

Tres Hombres by ZZ Top
Nov 03 2021

Probably represents ZZ Top's sound better than any other album they released. Solid rock & blues. Bought it when it was released, listened to it periodically since. A great album. Didn't need to add it - owned it for decades.

Revolver by Beatles
Nov 04 2021

If asked to write down all the Beatles' albums from memory, I'd forget Revolver. Which I know, because I forgot it until it showed up on my list. It's great: musically, lyrically, production quality. Even the experimental pieces are approachable - which, for me, is often a reason I skip a Beatles song. Like all of their albums, Revolver is already part of my collection. It should be in yours, too.

Come Find Yourself by Fun Lovin' Criminals
Nov 05 2021

Really enjoyed this. Wide range of styles, great for driving. Nothing skipped. Added.

Face to Face by The Kinks
Nov 06 2021

Great early-ish Kinks. Much more enjoyable than their 80s work. Subject matter all over the place but sound is strictly Kinks. Wasn't aware - oddly enough - that Sunny Afternoon was one of their pieces. Enjoyed, but didn't add.

I've never been enamoured of Dylan's work, and usually prefer it performed as a cover by other artists. This was fun to listen to, though a little dull and unadventurous for a live album.

S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things
Nov 08 2021

Couldn't finish it. Got half way, and it started to grate on my nerves. Might be among the first rock operas but I still didn't enjoy it. Didn't add, obviously.

The Beach Boys Today! by The Beach Boys
Nov 09 2021

I was unfamiliar with 8 of the 12 tracks on the original disk. It's 29-minutes of Beach Boy joy. Fun, lyrical, melodious. I would have been a fan if I wasn't only 9-months old when this album was released. Added.

Nov 10 2021

Thoroughly enjoyable, if a little repetitious. The instrumentals pieces I could live without.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Nov 11 2021

This is a legitimate classic. Even though I'd never heard the entire album before, I knew I'd love it. Steely Dan is one of those groups that hits their mark 80%-90% of the time. In that 10%-20% falls pieces like "Midnight Cruiser", which sound like it was written and performed by The Partridge Family.

Pictures At An Exhibition by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Nov 12 2021

Going to stick with the original. Really didn't enjoy this. The solo playing seemed frenetic and frantic. A struggle to complete. Thankful I didn't listen to the Deluxe version. Not added.

Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone
Nov 13 2021

Meh for me. Hit & miss pieces. Loved Stand! but it was the high mark. Hated the 14-minute long Sex Machine.

Nov 14 2021

Own this album because it's the #1 album on another "must have" list. And it really is great: melodic, lyrical, listenable. Highly recommend it. Found Rod's new 2021 album while loading up this one. Didn't need to add - already own.

The Wildest! by Louis Prima
Nov 15 2021

Definitely a lot of fun. His live shows must have been insane - imagine a New Years Eve party with him. Prime Prima. Note: David Lee Roth's "Just a Gigolo" is a note-for-note, word-for-word, scat-for-scat copy of Louis Prima's original on this album.

Metallica by Metallica
Nov 19 2021

Enjoyed it but I'm not a fan of metal (which I'm iffy about using to describe Metallica), so it wore out its welcome after half. Didn't add but didn't dislike.

Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy
Nov 20 2021

30-years after it's release, and in the context of a George Floyd world, the album had more punch to me than it might have. A solid album. Really enjoyed listening to it, and really paying attention to the lyrics. Added.

Bat Out Of Hell by Meat Loaf
Nov 21 2021

As a kid, great album. Decades later, it sounds like the worst rock opera ever. Terrible lyrics. How did Paradise by the Dashboard Lights become such a massive hit? Didn't add.

Searching For The Young Soul Rebels by Dexys Midnight Runners
Nov 22 2021

Started strong but the pitchy, squeaky lead singing wore thin. A good album - certainly better than I expected since I dislike "Come on, Eileen". Glad I listened to it, but didn't add.

Nov 23 2021

Was never a fan of psychedelic rock, and Pink Floyd isn't among my favourite bands. I enjoyed this, in general, and might listen again one day. Added, for that one day - whenever it is.

Moving Pictures by Rush
Nov 24 2021

Never a fan as a teen, so I'd never heard the entire album. Oddly enough, my favourite song is the lengthy Camera Eye. The album is a solid rocker - didn't need to add, as it's already part of my music collection.

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Dec 03 2021

As an instrument album, this would have been fantastic. But once the vocals arrived, I started to hit FF. Didn't add. If it gets re-released without the vocals, it's a five.

Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu
Dec 04 2021

Enjoyed it, though by the end it had become monotonous. Reminded me - slightly - of Lauren Hill's Miseducation. Listenable, but not re-listenable, at least not for a while. Added, to give it a second shot down the road.

Horses by Patti Smith
Dec 05 2021

I didn't dislike it. I didn't know what to expect. It had hints of Stevie Nicks and maybe influenced The Motels. Birdland was way, way, way waaaaay too long. Didn't add.

Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
Dec 06 2021

Added. Good album but not consistent. Worth another listen or two.

Deloused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta
Dec 07 2021

Unlistenable. I got to the third song, then started FFwd'g and listening to as much of each song as possible to see if I was wrong. Nope. Clearly, didn't add. Also, entire oeuvre is filled with meaningless edgy song titles.

Music From Big Pink by The Band
Dec 08 2021

Sounded like a group of friends jamming in the basement (because that's literally what it was). Thoroughly enjoyed it, musically & lyrically. Added.

Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dec 15 2021

Added with pleasure. Solid from end to end. Exactly the sort of album I'd expect on this list. Want to know why CCR is considered "classic rock"? Listen to this album.

Dec 16 2021

Picked up steam as it progressed. Enjoyed it. Didn't add but glad I listened. Old school rap is always great.

Melodrama by Lorde
Dec 17 2021

If you've heard the song "Royals", you've heard this album. It's pretty unadventurous. She's not a bad writer, but there's no exploration of range or melody or rhythm. Didn't add.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Dec 18 2021

Solid 60s psychedelic work. A pleasure to listen to. Worth reading the band's history, while you're listening: this was the first album with Grace Slick.

Like A Prayer by Madonna
Dec 19 2021

Like everyone else, most of my experience with Madonna came from the radio or TV. I'd never heard any of her non-single music until I listened to this album. And ya know, it wasn't bad. I actually enjoyed it, and really likes "Oh Father". I didn't even skip the songs I've heard thousand of times. Didn't add, but would listen again (and maybe explore more).

Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan
Dec 22 2021

As a kid, Dylan's voice grated on my nerves. As adult, I figured if I could get used to Tom Perry's and Stevie Nick's voices, I could get used to Bob Dylan's. I was right and now able to concentrate on the music and not the delivery, I really enjoyed this album. Added.

Dec 23 2021

Never heard the entire album. What a gorgeous piece of work. Loved "Praying for Time". Added without prejudice.

Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
Dec 24 2021

Loved it. Odd start moves on to something extraordinary. Has never listened to his music before - certainly glad to have been introduced to it.

Station To Station by David Bowie
Dec 25 2021

The man was a music giant. He can't be accused of playing it safe or finding a niche. He was adventurous. He explored every genre, every rhythm. This short slice of his oeuvre is an example of just how broad was his talent. Added.

Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
Dec 27 2021

I didn't listen to hip hop until recently so I'm late to the game. Really enjoying the 90s rap & hiphop scene. Enjoyed this album though by the last two songs, it was blending together. Great lyrics. Great propulsive beat. Added to my collection.

Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
Dec 29 2021

First time hearing the entire album. I should have heard it sooner. Added.

Ragged Glory by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Dec 30 2021

I can't get past Young's voice. I really tried. I'm sorry. Didn't add.

Guitar Town by Steve Earle
Dec 31 2021

Maybe it's because I hadn't had a country album after 70 albums on this site. Maybe it's because it's barely half an hour of music and I could start a new album. Maybe it's because it's genuinely good. Maybe - definitely - it's all three. Added.

In Rainbows by Radiohead
Jan 01 2022

Endless. Thanks to every song being sung in falsetto (or at least, the upper range), it got tiresome pretty quick. Didn't hate but definitely not adding.

Let's Get Killed by David Holmes
Jan 02 2022

Interesting. Great use of the street-recorded spoken word. Great background music for creating.

Music Has The Right To Children by Boards of Canada
Jan 05 2022

Ya know, it was creepy in spots, sometimes a song went on too long - but it was enjoyable. Added to my collection.

Djam Leelii by Baaba Maal
Jan 06 2022

Could not get into it. At all. Didn't add.

American Beauty by Grateful Dead
Jan 07 2022

Warm & wonderful. Like old friends playing in a basement. I'm later to The Dead party by decades but love this. Added.

Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club
Jan 08 2022

A lot of fun. Good background music. Didn't add, but recommend for a Friday evening.

Black Metal by Venom
Jan 09 2022

Pioneers, sure. But this really sounded like some high school kids flailing away. Yikes. Didn't even think of adding.

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 10 2022

Got through disc one. Real range of styles but wasn't enjoying enough to continue. The vocals were grating. Didn't add.

Debut by Björk
Jan 11 2022

Every piece is unique, and while not for all tastes, her love songs are where she excels. "Come to Me" is gorgeous. Added, with pleasure.

London Calling by The Clash
Jan 15 2022

Instead of listening to this - which is fine but frankly, I'm tired of it after decades - I listened to Give Em Enough Rope. This is still a worthwhile album, even though it's post-punk Clash.

Paul Simon by Paul Simon
Jan 16 2022

Listenable. Totally listenable. Even preferable to Graceland, which I could hear endlessly. The man can compose music & lyrics. Added.

Miriam Makeba by Miriam Makeba
Jan 17 2022

Enjoyed it. Reminded me of Margaret Sengata of Ipi Tombi.

The Slider by T. Rex
Jan 18 2022

Thankfully I was exposed to Led Zeppelin as a child, and not this. I had to drag myself through to the end. Mushy, breathy, monotonous. Didn't add (no kidding).

69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields
Jan 19 2022

It's interesting. It's inventive. I got to number seven, though, and that was enough. Considered adding, but no.

Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins
Jan 29 2022

So, so much more enjoyable & listenable then Mellon Collie. Solid, propulsive rock.

Rings Around The World by Super Furry Animals
Jan 30 2022

Not unenjoyable, but the influences of so many other musicians and groups was so heavy, it sounded like a tribute album. Beatles, ELO - even "Juxtaposed with U" was heavy with Elvis Costello. I couldn't get past the similarities on too many songs.

Paris 1919 by John Cale
Jan 31 2022

Cruise ship lower decks lounge music. At best.

Maxinquaye by Tricky
Feb 01 2022

Pretty all over the map, but mostly a chill vibe. Added.

Psychocandy by The Jesus And Mary Chain
Feb 02 2022

Couldn't finish. Except for "Cut Dead", it was just an aural assault. Obviously, didn't add.

Feb 12 2022

I didn't expect CSN, but the songs that hinted at that trio were the best on the album. Didn't add.

Trafalgar by Bee Gees
Feb 13 2022

OMG what a morose album. "Remembering" did me in. Couldn't get passed it.

Who's Next by The Who
Feb 15 2022

Solid album. Among The Who's best. Heard it so many times, though, I probably only caught half of it even though I played it end-to-end. Didn't add - already own.

Here Are the Sonics by The Sonics
Feb 16 2022

I loved this album. The cover photo betrays the solid rock contained therein. Highly recommend if you enjoy classic rock. Added, with pleasure.

We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Feb 17 2022

Loved this. Start to finish. Really entertaining, listenable. Added.

Feb 18 2022

Got to "Yosemite", and could take no more. Album released mid-March 2021, and it mid-Feb 2022 - how is this on this list? It's lazy. It's breathy. It's boring. Is the website dev a fan? Didn't even think of adding.

Rocks by Aerosmith
Feb 19 2022

Hearing full albums & not just the singles has really added to this 1001 journey. Not every Aerosmith song is a classic, but they're pretty consistent. Lyrically, always great.

Be by Common
Feb 20 2022

Couldn't do it. So many other hip hop classic albums have really hooked me in, but this was just sample city, all over the map. Got to track 5 (Testify) then started skipping, looking for something. Didn't add.

Our Aim Is To Satisfy by Red Snapper
Feb 21 2022

I'd hate to find out this is their best. Monotonous. Dreary. Tuneless. Got as far as "Shellback" and started to FFWD. Brief redemption with "I Stole Your Car", but that was it. Didn't add.

Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction
Feb 22 2022

I had heard of but had never listened to Jane's Addiction before today. So, I can honestly say I've tried listening. Didn't add but I'll check out "Ritual de lo Habitual" one day.

Moss Side Story by Barry Adamson
Feb 23 2022

Tried it twice. Worse the second time. A movie score for an imaginary movie seems interesting in theory, but in practice? Nonsensical. Moreover, "themes" means something. Listening to Shiffrin's "Bullit", you'll hear a melody repeated throughout the score - it's the THEME. It's the musical thread we follow from scene-to-scene. In Moss Side Story, there is no theme and worse, there's no context. In "Bullit", you know what "Music to Interrogate By" is referring to. In "Moss Side", it's just random pieces poorly welded together. I listened to it twice, on consecutive days. Didn't enjoy, at all.

Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
Feb 25 2022

Heard of, but was unfamiliar with the music of Fairport. Really interesting work, a combo of traditional and original English folk tunes. Definitely worth a listen. Added and will explore more.

White Blood Cells by The White Stripes
Feb 26 2022

Shrill and annoying. Got seven seven songs in and that was enough. Yargh. Didn't add.

90 by 808 State
Feb 27 2022

Fun but got to the end and realized I hadn't really listened to it. A little too background-y.

Gorillaz by Gorillaz
Feb 28 2022

Good, but no Demon Days. Didn't add (and already own Demon Days).

Talking Book by Stevie Wonder
Mar 03 2022

So what I learned from this is that while Stevie is an unquestionably good composer, not every piece he writes is good. "Maybe Your Baby" was both horrendous & endless. Already own, but questioning that decision.

The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy
Mar 04 2022

"Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit" background music. Got through most of it but didn't think of adding.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Mar 05 2022

So uninspiring to me that I put it on for a second time - forgetting I'd already listened to it. Didn't add.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Mar 06 2022

Unlistenable. Got half way through "Flight Tonight" and rage quit.

Blonde On Blonde by Bob Dylan
Mar 07 2022

Music is great but all these years have passed, and Dylan's voice is still grating. I'd rather listen to cover versions. Didn't add.

Dry by PJ Harvey
Mar 08 2022

On a par with a teen basement band.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Mar 09 2022

Warm & wonderful. Wasn't bowled over by it, but thoroughly enjoyed listening.

Mar 10 2022

Free form jazz, or jazz that sounds free form, isn't something I enjoy. The fourth and last track on the album was my favourite. Didn't add.

Damaged by Black Flag
Mar 11 2022

Well, it was fun. My punk tastes centre around The Sex Pistols are early The Clash. American punk tends to be fast & thrashy, and I just can't get into it. But this meandered between the two - particularly "TV Party". Didn't add but didn't dislike.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Mar 12 2022

Bowie was insanely talented. Every song is unique. Every song could have been a single. He could compose. He could sing. He could perform. He was a full-stack musician.

Violent Femmes by Violent Femmes
Mar 13 2022

Fun but inconsistent. Songs vary from entertaining (Prove My Love, Gone Daddy Done) to aggravating (Confessions, To the Kill). Didn't add since it's unlikely I'll ever give it another shot.

Joan Armatrading by Joan Armatrading
Mar 14 2022

When I first heard this, a very long time ago, I loved it. But in my late fifties? For some reason it's lost its flavour. Still, added it to listen again another time.

The La's by The La's
Mar 15 2022

Although I'm tired beyond words of "There She Goes", the rest of the album was really enjoyable. I added it, and will gladly listen to it again.

Dummy by Portishead
Mar 16 2022

Neither heard, nor heard of, Portishead until it popped up here. Really, really enjoyed it. Melodic & lyrically (& trip hoppy...). Added all three albums to collection.

Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits
Mar 17 2022

Listenable but dull. Never really grabbed me. And I've always disliked the song, "Money for Nothing", so there's that. Sorry, Mark. Didn't add.

Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
Apr 07 2022

Got to the fourth song, Debonair, and called it quits. Jesus was a grating album. Just loud, unmelodious shouting. Didn't add and not even remotely interested in listening to anything else they've done.

Punishing Kiss by Ute Lemper
Apr 08 2022

Like listening to a string of Bond theme songs which I'd never heard before. She's CLEARLY a stage singer - everything sounds Broadway. Didn't add - though I did listen to chunks of her other THREE DOZEN albums.

Apr 09 2022

Well, that was enjoyable. Still not a fan, in general, but I like this album - probably because it was acoustic versions of their usual. But added, nevertheless.

Bitte Orca by Dirty Projectors
Apr 10 2022

High hopes. Wasn't awful but varied between tiresome & grating in some areas. "Useful Chamber" was terrible. I thought they'd accidentally mixed two songs together.

Microshift by Hookworms
Apr 11 2022

Hints of Kraftwerk and Daft Punk but mostly repetitive and droning. The Soft Season started strong and then... wow. Didn't hate but didn't add.

Imagine by John Lennon
Apr 12 2022

What a glorious album. Like most people, I was only familiar with the title track - which may have been overplayed at this point. But the rest of the album is perfect, track after track. Really worth your time. Added, with pleasure.

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney
Apr 15 2022

Enjoyable, and probably great as a quiet background soundtrack to dinner. But not something I'd listen to again. Didn't dislike but didn't add.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
Apr 16 2022

Not gonna lie: I simply enjoy Steely Dan. I wasn't familiar with most of this album but still worked for me. Lyrically, melodically it's good. Not their best but certainly worth the time addition to my collection.

Master Of Puppets by Metallica
Apr 17 2022

Got better but still not my thing. Speed metal annoys me. Glad I heard Sabbath and Zeppelin as a kid. Didn't add.

British Steel by Judas Priest
Apr 18 2022

I'm half-way through and it's a drag. Not awful but not my thing. Their hits are great but the secondary tracks just... aren't. Didn't add.

Ready To Die by The Notorious B.I.G.
Apr 19 2022

I can't relate to most of the album, but I listened to it end-to-end. Not my thing, though I didn't dislike it. The lyrics are brutal, but maybe that's the point here.

Forever Changes by Love
Apr 20 2022

I have a thing for late sixties albums. I don't enjoy all of them, but I'm fully prepared to listen fully. This wasn't an awful album, but one song blended into the next. By the time it was through, I realized how unremarkable it was. The vocals are decent, lyrics good but I won't remember any of it in a couple of hours.

1984 by Van Halen
Apr 21 2022

Solid album. Hadn't heard many of the songs, and glad I've heard them now. Thirty-three minutes packed with hard, awesome rock. Added! Will listen again & again (though I'm kinda tired of Jump...)

Apr 22 2022

As a soundtrack, it's very good. As something to sit down and listen, it's better as background noise. Worth a listen, once. Didn't add.

The Who Sell Out by The Who
Apr 23 2022

As a kid, I loved this but 45-years later it's okay. For some reason - sentimentality? - the faux ads are still fun decades later. But the main tracks have lost their lustre.

Apr 24 2022

Pleasant and entertaining but more background music to an evening with friends than a road trip soundtrack. Didn't dislike but didn't add.

Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix
Apr 25 2022

His musicianship is undeniable, and it's a great album - but to really get the full effect, watch the 12-minute documentary that's included at the end of the streaming version (on iTunes) and you'll get more out of your listen.

Surfer Rosa by Pixies
Apr 27 2022

Breathtakingly awful. Shrill, tuneless and thoroughly unenjoyable. Among the worst albums I've heard on the 1001 list. I'm at sing six - "Where is My Mind" - and that's it. Don't even want to see if gets better. Do yourself a favour and hit the "Did not listen" button.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
May 05 2022

Never much of a fan of Davis, but this was nice. Smooth and worth multiple listens. Maybe it's the gateway album to more Miles. Added.

The Man Machine by Kraftwerk
May 06 2022

I enjoyed this. Really threw me back to junior high, when the band was just starting out. Inventive & fun. Added.

Hotel California by Eagles
May 07 2022

A great album but honestly, I've heard the songs so many times over the decades - especially in high school - that I wouldn't have sought the music out if not for this website. Still, it's well worth the listen and well worth adding to your collection.

May 08 2022

The music is, in general, good. But it became monotonous to me. Also, I can't get past how obnoxious the Gallagher brothers are. Or Liam. I don't remember if it's one or both, but it flavours my listening.

Vespertine by Björk
May 10 2022

Interesting but not close to Debut in listening pleasure. One frail sounding song after another. Didn't add.

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
May 11 2022

Master of Reality is the bar by which I measure Sabbath albums. This was fun but too much Iommi in places and not enough Ozzy. Steaming of whom - does any hard rocker have a more perfect voice for his music?

Scott 4 by Scott Walker
May 12 2022

Really enjoyable. I had no idea what to expect. What a treat. Seriously. I can't think of anything else to write. Added and going to explore his solo work, and The Walker Brothers.

The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
May 13 2022

Not going lie: I was totally disinterested in The Smiths because of Morrisey's (and by extension, The Smith's) rep for depression-centric music. And I only knew "How Soon Is Now", so my thoughts were flavoured with that. But wow was a surprised with "The Queen is Dead"! Lyrically, musically really interesting and inventive. I loved this album and have gladly added it to my collection.

Dub Housing by Pere Ubu
May 15 2022

"Important post-punk" album. Riiiiight. It's loud and annoying. On the bright side: it's only 35-minutes. Didn't add.

Kenya by Machito
May 16 2022

Great cleaning music or if you have a bongo fetish. Lots of fun, but the music Apple provided after the album ended was equally fun. A high 3 but didn't add.

Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
May 17 2022

Really enjoyable album. Very re-listenable. Not my usual style, maybe a bit light for me, but added.

Beautiful Freak by Eels
May 18 2022

I enjoyed this so much, I listened to it again immediately after my first play. Lyrically & melodically unique and adventurous. Totally enjoyed it, and have added this and two additional Eels albums (so far).

Cross by Justice
May 26 2022

Two great albums in a row. This is perfect music for building furniture. It moves, it grooves. Highly recommended.

Abraxas by Santana
May 27 2022

I've never found Santana's music to be interesting. His guitar player (on studio albums) doesn't seem as loose as say, SRV or Clapton, which is what I prefer. It's a decent album, but dull. Didn't add.

Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers
May 29 2022

Mediocre. I can't even remember what I was listening to.

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield
May 30 2022

Solid Mayfield. If you're picking an introductory album to his music, this would do it. Even as a young kid, I loved "Freddie's Dead", and I didn't understand the lyrics.

My Generation by The Who
Jun 25 2022

Certainly found this more entertaining than their (or should I say, Townsend's) later concept albums. A fun listen but not worth adding.

Innervisions by Stevie Wonder
Jun 26 2022

Solid album, filled with funk & soul.

The Holy Bible by Manic Street Preachers
Jun 27 2022

New nothing about MSP. Hadn't even heard of them. Really enjoyed this album. Broad range of styles. Better for a road trip than chilling.

Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jun 28 2022

Like a lot of music, I'm late to RHCP party. Really enjoyed the funk/rock fusion, and added.

Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jun 29 2022

Gave it a shot. Couldn't get through it. Chicken Dog was the sole redeeming song. Just frantic. Didn't add.

Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
Jun 30 2022

I did not expect this gorgeous melodic treat. I loved this album. Added, with pleasure.

Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear
Jul 01 2022

Hit & miss, all the way through. Started strong, disappeared into the background then I noticed how annoyed "Dory" made me feel. Ditto "Hold Still", which sounded creepy. Didn't add (or enjoy)

Rio by Duran Duran
Jul 02 2022

Released just after my 18th birthday - FOURTY YEARS AGO. But it feels like yesterday to me. A solid album, with great melodies and - as always - solid bass lines. Already part of my collection.

Bone Machine by Tom Waits
Jul 13 2022

First and last Waits album I'll ever listen to. God awful.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jul 14 2022

I'd never listened to a Bob Marley album, and I'm glad my first was this one. What a glorious, gorgeous record. I'm going to play it every morning of my vacation next week. Added with pleasure.

White Light by Gene Clark
Jul 15 2022

For some reason, this album reminded me of the Billy Jack films of the seventies. White Light isn't awful, it's just dull and unadventurous. Clearly Gene Clark could compose; he just never explored anything but soft folky tunes. Didn't add.

Synchronicity by The Police
Jul 16 2022

Was a great album when it was released but holy crap - I can't listen to "Every Breath..." or "King of Pain" without feeling immediately annoyed. Didn't add, because frankly I'm tired of it.

Nilsson Schmilsson by Harry Nilsson
Jul 17 2022

Great album, great songs. Even as a kid, I enjoyed it and felt badly when Nilsson died. Already part of my collection.

Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt
Jul 20 2022

Unrelenting shit. They have eight albums of this! "Hello Morning", the first song on the album, is ALL you need to hear of this band's entire catalogue.

Your Arsenal by Morrissey
Jul 21 2022

While I've never been a fan of The Smiths, I really enjoyed this album. Morrisey's voice is pleasant, and lyrically and melodically, it's re-listenable.

Amnesiac by Radiohead
Jul 22 2022

Insufferable. Reached "Morning Bell" and had to kill it when the lead singer sounded like a whiny child in IKEA. If Radiohead appears on this list again, I may "Did not listen" for the first time.

The Real Thing by Faith No More
Jul 23 2022

A decent album, but not worth a re-listen. Patton's voice wears on you.

Snivilisation by Orbital
Jul 24 2022

Unfamiliar with them. Started off great then went south quickly. Listened but don't remember. Orbital 2 is two albums away - hopefully better.

Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
Sep 07 2022

Loud and fun but not my thing. I can see why it’s popular.

Orbital 2 by Orbital
Sep 08 2022

If you allow it to disappear into the background, say, by revving your car engine or vacuuming, it’s not bad. Otherwise, it’s horrendously repetitive.

The United States Of America by The United States Of America
Sep 09 2022

Headache inducing. The Apple Music bio is freakishly long for a group that released a single, unlistenable LP.

Sep 10 2022

Really enjoyable album. Musically, Floyd; Lyrically (and vocally), Coldplay.

I Against I by Bad Brains
Sep 11 2022

Solid rock, if unmelodious. Not something I’d listen to again, but not terrible.

Sail Away by Randy Newman
Jan 13 2024

Enjoyable, listenable and a good gateway into more Newman. Added.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes
Jan 14 2024

Solid rocker from end-to-end. The album has a great early Stones' quality to it, like a basement jam session.

Two Dancers by Wild Beasts
Jan 15 2024

Gave it a shot. While I can endure falsetto generally, in this instance it became intolerable and reminded me of Mrs Miller. After the first two songs, I skipped around a bit, but didn't settle on anything that pulled me back in.

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Jan 16 2024

I'm pretty sure I've never heard Nick Cave before. I didn't dislike it but it got to be tiresome mid-way through. I didn't add it to my collection, but I'll probably give his other output a shot.

Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Jan 17 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed this album. The vocals reminded me of Ladysmith Black Mombasa and the music reminded me of Los Lonely Boys. Great album, even without understanding the lyrics.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Mar 19 2024

Good for one listen. Each song blended into the next, and after several songs, I realized I wasn’t really listening anymore.

Africa Brasil by Jorge Ben Jor
Mar 21 2024

Thoroughly enjoyable. Added.

Mar 22 2024

Gave it a shot. Also, tried to separate Ye the artist from Ye the asshole. Didn’t hate the album but found myself tuning out frequently.

xx by The xx
Mar 23 2024

The duets, which occurred in most of the songs, were emotionless and dragged. The female vocalist was great; the male vocalist was just dreary.

Low-Life by New Order
Mar 24 2024

Torn. Realistically, the twangy guitar and vocals make NO songs instantly recognizable. However, the songs on this album don’t simply blend into one another despite these similarities. I didn’t live it, I didn’t hate it. I’ve added a revisit to my calendar.

No Other by Gene Clark
Aug 16 2024

A pleasant listen. I didn't add this album, but I've added his Essentials to my library.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Aug 19 2024

Like a number of albums, classic rocks channels have killed this album for me. I won't pretend I'm not tired of it. If you've never heard it - it's great. It really is, but I'm not officially tired of it. Giving it five, though.

A Girl Called Dusty by Dusty Springfield
Aug 20 2024

Assigned to me close to two years ago and well worth the weight. Solid songs end to end. Thoroughly enjoyed and did add to my collection.

War by U2
Aug 07 2026

It's like I heard it for the first time, yesterday. I enjoyed their really early music, but like The Clash, I started to lose interest over the years. This, though, is wonderful.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Aug 08 2026

I was enjoying it but then it got monotonous. I didn't add it, but I will explore Jack White's other music.

Smile by Brian Wilson
Aug 10 2026

It’s good but to my ear, monotonous.

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