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You Love More Than Most
Albums you rated higher than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Stab/Buster & Glen | 5 | 2.03 | +2.97 |
| Locust Abortion Technician | 5 | 2.38 | +2.62 |
| Suicide | 5 | 2.46 | +2.54 |
| Black Metal | 5 | 2.46 | +2.54 |
| Remedy | 5 | 2.68 | +2.32 |
| Yank Crime | 5 | 2.7 | +2.3 |
| Cut | 5 | 2.71 | +2.29 |
| Next | 5 | 2.71 | +2.29 |
| Roots | 5 | 2.78 | +2.22 |
| Tago Mago | 5 | 2.79 | +2.21 |
You Love Less Than Most
Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Rush Of Blood To The Head | 1 | 3.44 | -2.44 |
| All That You Can't Leave Behind | 1 | 2.98 | -1.98 |
| The Joshua Tree | 2 | 3.67 | -1.67 |
| With The Beatles | 2 | 3.66 | -1.66 |
| After The Gold Rush | 2 | 3.64 | -1.64 |
| Definitely Maybe | 2 | 3.53 | -1.53 |
| Songs For Swingin' Lovers! | 2 | 3.52 | -1.52 |
| Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water | 1 | 2.47 | -1.47 |
| Imagine | 2 | 3.45 | -1.45 |
| Pretzel Logic | 2 | 3.39 | -1.39 |
Artist Analysis
Favorite Artists
Artists with 2+ albums
| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Radiohead | 6 | 4.83 |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 4.8 |
| Prince | 3 | 5 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 5 |
| Nirvana | 3 | 5 |
| Queen | 3 | 5 |
| Björk | 4 | 4.5 |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4.5 |
| The White Stripes | 3 | 4.67 |
| Kanye West | 3 | 4.67 |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 4.67 |
| The Stooges | 3 | 4.67 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3 | 4.67 |
| Beastie Boys | 3 | 4.67 |
| Johnny Cash | 3 | 4.67 |
| David Bowie | 8 | 4.13 |
| The Prodigy | 2 | 5 |
| Kendrick Lamar | 2 | 5 |
| Funkadelic | 2 | 5 |
| Fela Kuti | 2 | 5 |
| T. Rex | 2 | 5 |
| LCD Soundsystem | 2 | 5 |
| Van Halen | 2 | 5 |
| Eagles | 2 | 5 |
| The Clash | 2 | 5 |
| Yeah Yeah Yeahs | 2 | 5 |
| Talking Heads | 4 | 4.25 |
| Stevie Wonder | 4 | 4.25 |
| Public Enemy | 3 | 4.33 |
| Bob Marley & The Wailers | 3 | 4.33 |
| Deep Purple | 3 | 4.33 |
| Pixies | 3 | 4.33 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 3 | 4.33 |
| The Doors | 3 | 4.33 |
Controversial Artists
Artists you rate inconsistently
| Artist | Ratings |
|---|---|
| Kings of Leon | 5, 5, 2 |
| Marvin Gaye | 4, 5, 2 |
| U2 | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
5-Star Albums (185)
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Butthole Surfers
5/5
Really weird and punk. Gave it a few rotations and loved it
7 likes
Kanye West
5/5
Kanye West is complicated artist and person. He's created some of the most influential, inspiring and divisive music in the 00's. That being said this is an amazing album. You absolutely have to separate the artist from the art.
3 likes
1-Star Albums (5)
All Ratings
The White Stripes
5/5
Classic white stripes
New Order
4/5
80's classic synth
Jane's Addiction
4/5
Solid, hadn't heard the whole album before. 90's rock
Kanye West
5/5
One of his best albums
Madonna
3/5
It was ok. I'm sure for it's time it was innovative but by today's standards, very mundane. I'm also not a massive Madonna fan
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Absolutely flawless album, also probably the first time I've listened to it in it's entirety
The Byrds
3/5
Meh, didn't love it
Drive-By Truckers
3/5
Started, but never finished. Lost interest about halfway through, so that shows how much I liked it
The Replacements
4/5
Great album. Heard the name before, but never gave them a good listen. Glad I did
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
Good
Prince
5/5
Great album
4/5
Not bad, not amazing
The Velvet Underground
4/5
Good album
Minutemen
5/5
The Beach Boys
4/5
Really good, never listened to more of the Beach Boys besides the hits
CHIC
4/5
Enjoyable, very early disco vibes
David Crosby
4/5
I'm sure for it's time it was really good. Definitely a solid album
Butthole Surfers
5/5
Really weird and punk. Gave it a few rotations and loved it
Jurassic 5
5/5
Solid album, listen to it several times over
Michael Jackson
4/5
Metallica
5/5
Marilyn Manson
4/5
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
5/5
The Prodigy
5/5
The Stooges
5/5
Loved it!
The Rolling Stones
3/5
The Cars
5/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Lou Reed
4/5
The Stooges
5/5
Leonard Cohen
4/5
Rod Stewart
4/5
Alice Cooper
4/5
Japan
3/5
Various Artists
4/5
Frank Sinatra
4/5
The White Stripes
5/5
Nick Drake
5/5
Jane Weaver
4/5
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
Patti Smith
4/5
Ryan Adams
4/5
The Flaming Lips
4/5
Al Green
5/5
Portishead
5/5
Bob Dylan
4/5
Black Sabbath
5/5
Brian Eno
2/5
Aphex Twin
3/5
Billy Joel
4/5
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Keith Jarrett
3/5
Just not my cup of tea
Ghostface Killah
5/5
Black Flag
5/5
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Ella Fitzgerald
4/5
Ray Charles
4/5
Janis Joplin
5/5
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
The Who
4/5
Muddy Waters
5/5
AC/DC
5/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
5/5
New York Dolls
5/5
Sister Sledge
3/5
Public Enemy
5/5
Nirvana
5/5
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Marianne Faithfull
4/5
The Roots
5/5
The Sabres Of Paradise
4/5
Alice Cooper
4/5
Goldfrapp
4/5
Fats Domino
3/5
Roxy Music
4/5
Simple Minds
4/5
The National
5/5
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Jeff Beck
4/5
Tim Buckley
3/5
Mekons
4/5
CHIC
3/5
Elbow
4/5
Dr. Dre
5/5
Orange Juice
3/5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Björk
5/5
Buena Vista Social Club
5/5
Hawkwind
4/5
The Slits
5/5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Metallica
4/5
Talking Heads
5/5
The Byrds
4/5
Deee-Lite
4/5
David Bowie
4/5
Adele
4/5
Crowded House
2/5
Eels
4/5
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Cheap Trick
5/5
Miles Davis
4/5
Bad Company
4/5
Aerosmith
4/5
The Crusaders
3/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Charles Mingus
4/5
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Taylor Swift
4/5
Sly & The Family Stone
5/5
FKA twigs
4/5
Pavement
4/5
Jimi Hendrix
4/5
The Temptations
5/5
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
Suicide
5/5
Supergrass
4/5
Grateful Dead
2/5
Ute Lemper
2/5
The Kinks
4/5
Wilco
3/5
Kate Bush
4/5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Orbital
4/5
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
Can
5/5
Deep Purple
5/5
Elvis Presley
2/5
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Morrissey
3/5
Meat Loaf
4/5
Machito
4/5
DJ Shadow
4/5
Serge Gainsbourg
4/5
Björk
4/5
Beastie Boys
5/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
4/5
Stan Getz
3/5
Daft Punk
5/5
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
4/5
David Holmes
4/5
David Bowie
5/5
Elvis Presley
3/5
Anita Baker
3/5
Hugh Masekela
4/5
The Prodigy
5/5
Soundgarden
4/5
Queens of the Stone Age
4/5
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
4/5
Frank Sinatra
2/5
Pretenders
4/5
Mike Oldfield
3/5
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Kraftwerk
4/5
Teenage Fanclub
4/5
Mj Cole
4/5
Nine Inch Nails
5/5
George Michael
3/5
Pixies
5/5
Little Simz
4/5
The Soft Boys
3/5
Answers the question, what if The Byrd's made a punk album. Little too long, so I just listened to the original 10 songs.
2/5
Dr. Octagon
4/5
SAULT
3/5
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
Bob Dylan
3/5
The Go-Betweens
3/5
Fiona Apple
5/5
3/5
Funkadelic
5/5
The Electric Prunes
4/5
Eurythmics
5/5
Michael Kiwanuka
5/5
The Temptations
4/5
Linkin Park
4/5
Donovan
4/5
Carpenters
4/5
John Grant
4/5
Interesting album, the lyrics seem to be all over the place, sometimes on the nose and sometimes way out there metaphorically. I liked the production and music. Could hear a lot of synth influence from the 70's and 80's Overall enjoyed
Fela Kuti
5/5
Neil Young
4/5
T. Rex
5/5
Iggy Pop
5/5
Suede
2/5
The Flaming Lips
5/5
Doves
3/5
Kraftwerk
4/5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Jethro Tull
4/5
The War On Drugs
4/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
Fever Ray
4/5
Napalm Death
4/5
Arcade Fire
5/5
Marty Robbins
4/5
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
Dolly Parton
4/5
LCD Soundsystem
5/5
Willie Nelson
4/5
Metallica
3/5
Deerhunter
4/5
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Steve Earle
4/5
GZA
5/5
Radiohead
5/5
Barry Adamson
3/5
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4/5
Koffi Olomide
3/5
Very different from what I typically listen to. Not something I would choose, but worth checking out.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Herbie Hancock
4/5
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Buck Owens
4/5
De La Soul
4/5
The Smiths
5/5
How appropriate
Beatles
5/5
Green Day
3/5
Everything But The Girl
4/5
Moby Grape
5/5
Johnny Cash
5/5
T. Rex
5/5
Suede
3/5
Spacemen 3
4/5
Van Morrison
4/5
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
Manu Chao
4/5
The Cure
4/5
Paul Weller
4/5
LCD Soundsystem
5/5
Lana Del Rey
3/5
The Band
2/5
The Sugarcubes
4/5
Ice Cube
5/5
Fred Neil
4/5
Nas
4/5
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
Sonic Youth
4/5
Foo Fighters
4/5
Cat Stevens
4/5
Sonic Youth
4/5
Erykah Badu
5/5
Gang Of Four
5/5
Van Halen
5/5
Eminem
5/5
Shuggie Otis
4/5
4/5
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
5/5
Pearl Jam
5/5
Johnny Cash
5/5
Arctic Monkeys
4/5
John Lee Hooker
4/5
Peter Frampton
3/5
It's a great live album. Sounds amazing and the production quality is fantastic, but the actual music is very mid and not very interesting.
R.E.M.
4/5
The Smashing Pumpkins
5/5
Elvis Presley
2/5
It's just not for me
Harry Nilsson
5/5
Yes
3/5
Standard Prog Rock fare, nothing too mind blowing. Reminds me of a gateway to jam bands
Slint
5/5
Dire Straits
5/5
Tricky
4/5
The xx
5/5
Morrissey
3/5
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
3/5
Black Sabbath
5/5
The Strokes
4/5
The Hives
4/5
The Saints
4/5
Pantera
5/5
The Jesus And Mary Chain
4/5
Fugees
5/5
Beck
4/5
Small Faces
3/5
Blondie
5/5
Brian Wilson
3/5
Beck
4/5
Pet Shop Boys
4/5
The Fall
4/5
The Streets
3/5
Brian Eno
4/5
Big Brother & The Holding Company
5/5
The Smiths
4/5
Ravi Shankar
3/5
Rush
4/5
Cocteau Twins
3/5
The Who
4/5
U2
4/5
The Band
3/5
Nitin Sawhney
3/5
Roni Size
4/5
Great DnB album. Flows nicely and has some fantastic tracks. A classic if you're into the genre
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Not too bad for a folk duo from the 70's. Not my typical jam, but enjoyable.
David Gray
3/5
Throbbing Gristle
3/5
Kelela
3/5
Waylon Jennings
4/5
Nick Drake
4/5
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
The United States Of America
3/5
The Byrds
3/5
Meh
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Cream
4/5
The Lemonheads
4/5
Lambchop
3/5
The Afghan Whigs
3/5
Bonnie Raitt
4/5
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Led Zeppelin
5/5
The Magnetic Fields
3/5
The Zombies
4/5
Jazmine Sullivan
4/5
Belle & Sebastian
4/5
Muddy Waters
4/5
The Everly Brothers
4/5
Violent Femmes
5/5
Queen Latifah
4/5
Sam Cooke
4/5
Siouxsie And The Banshees
5/5
B.B. King
4/5
Venom
5/5
Sinead O'Connor
4/5
Beautiful and haunting. Its both simplistic and full of depth. He vocals are just amazing. RIP
Tracy Chapman
4/5
Jeff Buckley
5/5
Cyndi Lauper
5/5
The Verve
3/5
Mike Ladd
3/5
Faith No More
5/5
Elastica
4/5
Bob Dylan
3/5
Meh, its good but not my style
Bee Gees
3/5
Animal Collective
4/5
Coldplay
1/5
Deep Purple
4/5
The Yardbirds
4/5
Dinosaur Jr.
4/5
The Cramps
5/5
Kacey Musgraves
4/5
4/5
Basement Jaxx
5/5
The Beach Boys
3/5
The Auteurs
3/5
Air
4/5
Funkadelic
5/5
Eminem
4/5
Beastie Boys
5/5
Grant Lee Buffalo
4/5
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Lauryn Hill
5/5
Boards of Canada
3/5
Supergrass
4/5
Queen
5/5
James Brown
4/5
Fleet Foxes
4/5
The Fall
3/5
Tears For Fears
4/5
The Kinks
4/5
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Steely Dan
4/5
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
4/5
Dwight Yoakam
4/5
David Bowie
4/5
Aerosmith
4/5
Prince
5/5
Liz Phair
3/5
Pink Floyd
4/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Never been much of a Neil Young fan, but this one was a bit of a surprise. It's still Neil Young, but less folk-sy and more adventurous
PJ Harvey
4/5
The Black Crowes
4/5
The Human League
4/5
Steve Winwood
3/5
Buffalo Springfield
4/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Chicago
3/5
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Joy Division
4/5
Miles Davis
3/5
The Pogues
4/5
Weather Report
3/5
Traffic
4/5
Klaxons
4/5
The Police
4/5
The Who
4/5
Nick Drake
3/5
I can see why people would enjoy this, but it's just not for me. Well written lyrics and beautiful guitars.
Jamiroquai
3/5
ABBA
2/5
R.E.M.
4/5
Norah Jones
3/5
Rush
3/5
Scissor Sisters
4/5
Wild Beasts
4/5
Aretha Franklin
4/5
Motörhead
4/5
2/5
I....um...I....oh god it just keeps going, why? What did I do to deserve this. Am I supposed to hate it? Is is supposed to be some sort of test to see if I'll listen to the whole thing? It's clearly more abstract and important then Kid Rock, but I'm still going to have to hard pass on this.
Cornershop
3/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Not bad for Elvis Costello, better than a lot of the other albums
Sigur Rós
4/5
Iron Maiden
4/5
Beach House
5/5
Ice Cube
4/5
Skepta
4/5
Joy Division
5/5
Ray Price
3/5
classic country with a little twist. Nothing too crazy, but enjoyable
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
Dead Kennedys
5/5
Sepultura
5/5
LL Cool J
3/5
The Cardigans
4/5
Heaven 17
4/5
Bauhaus
3/5
Jefferson Airplane
4/5
ZZ Top
5/5
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Les Rythmes Digitales
4/5
Santana
5/5
4/5
Tom Waits
3/5
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
not bad, slower and kinda haunting
Led Zeppelin
5/5
A Tribe Called Quest
5/5
Rocket From The Crypt
4/5
Bob Dylan
4/5
Primal Scream
4/5
Eagles
5/5
Lucinda Williams
3/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Not a huge fan of Neil Young, i think its his general demeanor and ego. The album is not bad, it has its enjoyable moments. Overall positive, but I don't need to listen again
Air
5/5
Spiritualized
2/5
slow ZZzzz
Randy Newman
2/5
3/5
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Beautiful voice, great music, not my jam
Leftfield
4/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Scritti Politti
2/5
The Pharcyde
5/5
Bill Callahan
3/5
My Bloody Valentine
5/5
Laibach
3/5
Aerosmith
4/5
The Gun Club
4/5
Judas Priest
4/5
Megadeth
4/5
Abdullah Ibrahim
4/5
AC/DC
4/5
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
Very slow and very sad
Boston
5/5
Soft Cell
3/5
Steely Dan
4/5
The Specials
4/5
Rahul Dev Burman
4/5
Tim Buckley
4/5
System Of A Down
5/5
Buzzcocks
4/5
The Residents
5/5
Christine and the Queens
4/5
Neu!
4/5
4/5
Underworld
4/5
The Pogues
3/5
Lightning Bolt
4/5
Gary Numan
4/5
4/5
Barry Adamson
3/5
Wilco
3/5
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
The Charlatans
3/5
Curtis Mayfield
5/5
Paul Simon
4/5
Talking Heads
4/5
Michael Jackson
5/5
Black Sabbath
5/5
Deep Purple
4/5
Mudhoney
3/5
Joan Baez
3/5
Beautiful voice and meaningful lyrics, just not my preferred style of music
Death In Vegas
3/5
Burning Spear
4/5
4/5
Beatles
4/5
Van Morrison
3/5
Coldplay
3/5
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
3/5
The Doors
5/5
Scott Walker
4/5
The Vines
3/5
John Martyn
4/5
Gene Clark
3/5
Sisters Of Mercy
4/5
Roxy Music
4/5
Stephen Stills
3/5
Stan Getz
4/5
Astor Piazzolla
3/5
Common
4/5
Tori Amos
4/5
Femi Kuti
5/5
Le Tigre
5/5
Peter Gabriel
5/5
Miles Davis
4/5
The Young Gods
4/5
The Young Rascals
3/5
Talking Heads
4/5
Massive Attack
4/5
Amy Winehouse
4/5
Carole King
4/5
The Go-Go's
4/5
The Blue Nile
2/5
Kind of meh. didn't really do anything for me. Good background music
The White Stripes
4/5
Anthrax
4/5
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Don McLean
3/5
Mariah Carey
3/5
Guided By Voices
3/5
Pixies
4/5
Pulp
3/5
Gillian Welch
3/5
Roxy Music
4/5
Willie Nelson
4/5
Baaba Maal
3/5
The Mars Volta
5/5
The Adverts
3/5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Bad Brains
4/5
Kraftwerk
3/5
Gene Clark
2/5
Very Neil Young, but I don't really enjoy Neil Young. Slow, folky, meh
Randy Newman
3/5
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Very strange album. There are some highs, but more lows overall. You can see the beginnings of concepts, but it felt like then were never full actualized. I'd almost give it a 2, but Sister Ray saved it and I'll settle with a 3
The Monks
4/5
Jeru The Damaja
4/5
Bob Dylan
3/5
Beyoncé
4/5
Iron Maiden
4/5
Talk Talk
2/5
meh
2/5
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Pop-like 80's underground. Not bad, but nothing amazing.
The Teardrop Explodes
4/5
Ryan Adams
2/5
Got bored of the same old, slow, americana vibe after about 7 or 8 songs and then realized I had another 8 songs to go....ugh this one has been sitting on my list and I'd been dreading it.
The Modern Lovers
4/5
N.E.R.D
4/5
Nico
3/5
Blur
3/5
James Taylor
2/5
A little too folk-sy americana for me. The couple of blues songs were a nice change of pace. No really my jam overall
The Bees
3/5
PJ Harvey
4/5
Manic Street Preachers
3/5
Nina Simone
5/5
Fairport Convention
3/5
Better then I thought it would be. Slow and folk-sy, but not terrible. Lots of Dylan covers....
Public Enemy
4/5
Blur
3/5
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Billy Bragg
4/5
Paul Simon
3/5
Lyrically very smart. Beautiful songs. Very solid for what it is.
Love
3/5
Saint Etienne
3/5
Ozomatli
4/5
Michael Jackson
5/5
Kings of Leon
5/5
Gil Scott-Heron
4/5
Beautifully written and well composed songs. Lyrically the whole album speaks truth to some of the experiences of the time. Sad this is not easily available on streaming, but well worth the trip to YouTube. Would absolutely love to own a physical copy of this album.
Van Morrison
4/5
4/5
Christina Aguilera
3/5
Television
4/5
Solange
4/5
Thundercat
5/5
Goldfrapp
3/5
John Martyn
4/5
Baaba Maal
2/5
Beautiful for what it is. I would have never listened to it without this project, but just not for me.
Marvin Gaye
5/5
Neil Young
2/5
I just don't like Neil Young. His music doesn't speak to me and I find it really boring. I've heard so much of his music and I've tried, but it's a no for me Dawg.
Donald Fagen
3/5
Peter Gabriel
4/5
After listening to a few of his albums now, I've come to the conclusion that I really like Peter Gabriel. His music is more then I expected and has such a unique point of view. Quite enjoyable, will listen to more
Snoop Dogg
5/5
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
3/5
Steely Dan
4/5
Malcolm McLaren
3/5
Hüsker Dü
3/5
Ministry
4/5
Julian Cope
3/5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
The Killers
4/5
Raekwon
4/5
Paul Simon
3/5
Arrested Development
5/5
The KLF
3/5
4/5
Stephen Stills
4/5
Genesis
3/5
George Harrison
4/5
The Police
4/5
Robert Wyatt
4/5
Simply Red
3/5
k.d. lang
3/5
The Chemical Brothers
5/5
Garbage
5/5
The Clash
5/5
Girls Against Boys
2/5
Pink Floyd
5/5
Love
4/5
Ray Charles
4/5
Queen
5/5
Prince
5/5
David Bowie
5/5
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
k.d. lang
3/5
Yes
4/5
Drive Like Jehu
5/5
Green Day
4/5
Kings of Leon
5/5
KISS
4/5
Travis
3/5
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
2/5
John Lennon
4/5
Mercury Rev
4/5
Beastie Boys
4/5
Dizzee Rascal
3/5
Kendrick Lamar
5/5
The Byrds
3/5
Aimee Mann
3/5
1/5
Genesis
3/5
Tom Tom Club
4/5
The Doors
4/5
Terence Trent D'Arby
3/5
D'Angelo
5/5
Neil Young
4/5
Rod Stewart
3/5
Brian Eno
3/5
Kanye West
4/5
Elvis Costello
4/5
The Divine Comedy
3/5
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
Def Leppard
5/5
Tito Puente
5/5
Dagmar Krause
3/5
Sparks
4/5
Spiritualized
3/5
The The
4/5
The Beta Band
3/5
Blood, Sweat & Tears
3/5
The Youngbloods
4/5
Gotan Project
3/5
5/5
Tom Waits
4/5
The Black Keys
5/5
Korn
4/5
Parliament
5/5
Ash
3/5
David Ackles
3/5
Aretha Franklin
4/5
The Beau Brummels
3/5
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5/5
Pixies
4/5
Caetano Veloso
3/5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Beth Orton
3/5
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Radiohead
4/5
Gorillaz
4/5
Badly Drawn Boy
3/5
Dr. John
3/5
Magazine
4/5
Megadeth
3/5
Robert Wyatt
3/5
Os Mutantes
4/5
Tim Buckley
3/5
Giant Sand
3/5
Pink Floyd
5/5
4/5
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Billy Bragg
2/5
Van Halen
5/5
808 State
3/5
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Hole
4/5
Hookworms
3/5
Neneh Cherry
3/5
Jack White
4/5
Soul II Soul
3/5
Miriam Makeba
4/5
Bob Dylan
4/5
I've never been a fan and I was kind of dreading this one, but it surprised me. I actually slightly enjoyed it. Not going to enter my daily rotation, but I didn't hate it.
2/5
Had to watch this album on YouTube as it is no longer streaming.... I'm not really finding anything about this album groundbreaking or mind blowing. Sounds like another pop-rock British band. Just not for me.
Radiohead
5/5
Iggy Pop
4/5
The Darkness
3/5
Sebadoh
3/5
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
Sonic Youth
4/5
Britney Spears
2/5
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Happy Mondays
3/5
Frank Black
3/5
Calexico
3/5
Adam & The Ants
4/5
The Zutons
3/5
Madonna
3/5
Elvis Costello
2/5
The Undertones
3/5
Beatles
3/5
Slipknot
4/5
Digital Underground
3/5
Fatboy Slim
5/5
Madonna
2/5
Ms. Dynamite
4/5
The Cure
4/5
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
3/5
The Stooges
4/5
Tom Waits
3/5
Talking Heads
4/5
The Icarus Line
2/5
Flamin' Groovies
4/5
The Cure
4/5
Frank Ocean
4/5
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Richard Hawley
2/5
Syd Barrett
3/5
Slade
4/5
David Bowie
3/5
Fugazi
4/5
Björk
4/5
Incubus
5/5
Richard Thompson
3/5
Surprisingly better than I thought it would have been
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
Pere Ubu
3/5
Metallica
4/5
Q-Tip
3/5
Oasis
2/5
Bland, mediocre, just kinda simple
Miles Davis
3/5
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
4/5
The Clash
5/5
The Flying Burrito Brothers
4/5
Devendra Banhart
3/5
The Sonics
4/5
MGMT
3/5
Dolly Parton
4/5
Big Black
4/5
Sly & The Family Stone
4/5
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Elton John
4/5
Björk
5/5
R.E.M.
3/5
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
Sonic Youth
4/5
The Specials
3/5
Blue Cheer
5/5
The Style Council
3/5
The B-52's
5/5
Radiohead
5/5
LTJ Bukem
4/5
Ananda Shankar
2/5
A couple of the covers were cool, but overall, it wasn't for me
The Louvin Brothers
2/5
Robbie Williams
2/5
Boring overproduced pop bleh. Struggled to get through this one and come up with something to appreciate about it.
Sheryl Crow
3/5
Incredible Bongo Band
4/5
The Jam
3/5
Madness
3/5
Neil Young
3/5
Emmylou Harris
2/5
Meh. Had it on in the background and nothing stood out as something I'd ever choose to listen to again. Not my style at all.
Pulp
3/5
I don't get the hype. Thought it was ok
Fiona Apple
4/5
Thoughtful and raw. I forgot how much I love Fiona Apple
The Monkees
3/5
Paul McCartney and Wings
3/5
Stereo MC's
4/5
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3/5
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Struggled to get through it, but I enjoyed it overall
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Solid Stones
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
2/5
Soft Machine
2/5
The Chemical Brothers
4/5
The Avalanches
3/5
Missy Elliott
4/5
Stereolab
4/5
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
5/5
Peter Tosh
3/5
Gang Starr
3/5
The Beach Boys
3/5
This album is a lot. I get that it's deep and has meaning and was the pinochle of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. But man, there's so much going on. This one demands you listen to it 3 or 4 times to really catch everything. Even then you still will miss a lot. I'd initially give it a 2/3, but I'm sure it will grow to a 3/4.
Kid Rock
1/5
nope, absolutely refuse.
Ramones
4/5
N.W.A.
4/5
4/5
3/5
Eric Clapton
4/5
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
The xx
4/5
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Great background music, the album ended and something else started without me even realizing.
The Beta Band
4/5
Fela Kuti
5/5
Morrissey
3/5
OutKast
5/5
Radiohead
5/5
Merle Haggard
4/5
Really good, need to listen to more Merle
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
4/5
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
I've always known people to absolutely love Nick Cave and I've never found anything of his that really drew me in. This is the one. Although its pretty much two separate albums that are almost opposite of each other, they were both awesome. I was dreading listening to this one, but my mind had been changed and I will have to add this into a heavier rotation.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Fairport Convention
3/5
Better than I thought it would be
Throwing Muses
3/5
Had to find this album on YouTube as it's unavailable on Spotify, but it was really good. Although it sounds similar to a lot of other things out there, they were the first to do it
TV On The Radio
4/5
Massive Attack
3/5
The Damned
4/5
The Divine Comedy
2/5
although it's a short album, it was still too long for me. Just not a fan of the sound or the style.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
Nirvana
5/5
Lupe Fiasco
4/5
Frank Zappa
4/5
The Byrds
4/5
White Denim
4/5
Interesting. Felt a little jam band but never got repetitive. Will have to check out more of their catalog
The The
3/5
Holger Czukay
4/5
Big Star
4/5
Maxwell
4/5
Sleater-Kinney
5/5
Lou Reed
4/5
Was a little disappointed with the Velvet Underground, but this one is really good. You can hear the Bowie influence and Lou really figured out a better vision for his music.
The Who
3/5
King Crimson
3/5
Elton John
3/5
Not bad, a little long, but it is a double album. I'd say very middle of the road
The Triffids
2/5
Very mid and forgettable
Depeche Mode
4/5
Dion
2/5
Meh, nothing too amazing. Guy seems super talented and the lyrics seem smart, but not my jam
Haircut 100
4/5
Youssou N'Dour
4/5
The Smashing Pumpkins
4/5
The Who
4/5
Milton Nascimento
4/5
Simon & Garfunkel
4/5
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
Interesting and very different from what I typically listen to. I really enjoy Rufus' voice. He reminds me of Tom York and/or Matt Bellamy from Muse. The lyrics are engaging and the soundscapes created are beautiful. I'd say it was way better then I expected.
The Fall
4/5
Like the style and the punk vibe. Short album that I could easily listen to again and again.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Cee Lo Green
4/5
Bobby Womack
3/5
Elliott Smith
3/5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
3/5
Too many Neil Young albums on this list. I get it the guy was talented and made music, I'm assuming, people liked. Just like a few other artists on this list Neil Young is a little too represented. This album is fine and I'll say that Crazy Horse adds more to it then just Neil's solo work, but ugh this is the 7th album.... not including the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Whatever its fine, not the best, but not the worst.
Thelonious Monk
3/5
Fun little Jazz album. Enjoyable and quick.
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
Pentangle
3/5
Not the typical folk album. A little different with some elements of world music. Kinda like when your friend goes abroad and picks up the culture and makes it their entire personality. Anyway it was alright
Sabu
4/5
Different and trying to put it in context for the time. Would go back and revisit as I enjoy this style.
Tom Waits
2/5
I'm on the fence with this one. I get it, its a cool set-up, at least in the appearance of a "live jazz club". But Tom kind of drones on and one sometimes and I loose the focus of what is actually going on. I also struggle to hear him sometimes. It's like a lot of mumbling and grumbling. The album is different for sure and I can see it as something to check out at least once, but I struggle to think of actually wanting to listen to this ever again.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Lyrically brilliant, beautifully produced. Not exactly what I enjoy, but it's really good
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Fun Lovin' Criminals
3/5
Tortoise
4/5
Sex Pistols
4/5
Kanye West
5/5
Kanye West is complicated artist and person. He's created some of the most influential, inspiring and divisive music in the 00's. That being said this is an amazing album. You absolutely have to separate the artist from the art.
Marvin Gaye
2/5
Talvin Singh
3/5
The Dandy Warhols
4/5
Public Image Ltd.
4/5
Surprised how much I enjoyed this one. Will have to add it to a regular rotation
The Cult
4/5
Tina Turner
4/5
Afrika Bambaataa
4/5
Screaming Trees
4/5
David Bowie
4/5
John Coltrane
3/5
Hole
4/5
Oh Courtney Love, why you so crazy. Hole was always talented, but it felt like she was the dark cloud that overshadowed every aspect. Great album, great guitars, her vocals are powerful and raw.
Morrissey
2/5
X-Ray Spex
5/5
The Mamas & The Papas
3/5
Red Snapper
4/5
Louis Prima
4/5
Solomon Burke
3/5
American Music Club
2/5
Pavement
4/5
Bill Evans Trio
2/5
It was a struggle to try and get through this one. Not sure if I wasn't in the mood or it just wasn't for me
Peter Gabriel
3/5
Kings of Leon
2/5
Although a big fan of the band, this one was their mainstream crossover success album and I always thought it was lack luster. Their earlier albums were raw and gritty and this one seemed so polished and produced.
Public Image Ltd.
4/5
TV On The Radio
4/5
Astrud Gilberto
2/5
Dusty Springfield
4/5
Enjoyable album. Great songs and overall great vibe.
MC Solaar
3/5
The beats and rhythm were very reminiscent of the early 90s hip hop. I have no clue what was said as I don't speak French, but it was enjoyable
Grateful Dead
2/5
When I first saw a Grateful Dead album I was definitely disappointed. I've tried listening to them many times over the years, often with little success. As a fan of psychedelic music, stoner rock and the genres surrounding those sounds, you'd think I'd love these guys, but I just don't get it. I've read books about the times they came up in, dove deep into the culture and even "opened" my mind to the "experience". I still just can't with the jam bands. As far as Dead albums go, I didn't hate this one. It dragged on for too long and meandered way off course too many times, but this is all par for the course of the Dead. Maybe I'm just tired, maybe the world is just crashing down a little too hard, maybe I just need another cup of coffee. Anyway, this one was ok. 2.25/5, but I'm rounding down.
The Stranglers
4/5
Different..... Not the typical UK punk sound, but absolutely the attitude. The organ was a nice touch and very unexpected. It's almost like the crossroad of classic rock, punk and new wave.
Todd Rundgren
4/5
Interesting take on a psychedelic album. Lots of odd short "songs" and then a few longer drawn out tracks. I enjoyed it and would even go back and listen again.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Classic Floyd. Loved this album years ago and still enjoy it today.
3/5
Jimmy Smith
4/5
Yeah, I can dig this. Great Jazz album
Happy Mondays
4/5
Very out there for the times, but sounds very typical 80's. It kind of bridges the gap between psychedelic rock/dark wave/funk/post-punk. These guys were clearly doing a lot of drugs.
Janet Jackson
4/5
Where some albums feel very timeless, this one feels very firmly set in the early 90's. It's hyper produced and polished, so it doesn't give that warmth that you get from raw talent. This is still a great album and clearly stands the test of time, it just feels firmly planted in a specific time and place.
Bon Jovi
3/5
Stevie Wonder
4/5
Def Leppard
4/5
Fun album, very 80's rock. Did you know the drummer only has one arm?
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
Seems like a well polished and produced album. Is Bruce talented, yes. Does it appeal to me, no not really. Enjoyed it, but prob don't need to listen to the whole thing ever again
The Doors
4/5
Great Doors Album. I can listen to this one over and over
Jacques Brel
3/5
Historically, kinda cool. Would I choose to listen to it again, probably not.
Can
3/5
Great background music, but that's about it.
Mott The Hoople
4/5
Great Glam Rock album. Seemed influenced by Bowie and his stylings. Enjoyable and would listen again.
Meat Puppets
5/5
Well this one was a gem for sure. I've heard of the Meat Puppets, but never really listened to them. I was pleasantly surprised! I hadn't realized that Nirvana covered a few of these tracks. I also just genuinely liked the whole thing. Each track was something new and I never got bored. It's albums like this that make this project worth while.
Dennis Wilson
4/5
Enjoyable album. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did.
Doves
3/5
Meh, felt like the album never went anywhere. Simple and pleasant, but not really seeing the importance. Could have been like 20 minutes shorter.
M.I.A.
4/5
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2/5
I did not enjoy this.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
TLC
4/5
Great album start to finish. There's definitely a time and place aspect to this album. They were so ahead of their time and so many groups copied what they did afterwards. Enjoyable and re-playable.
The Thrills
2/5
It's sticky sweet indie pop. Like I need to check my blood sugar sweet. I'm getting a lot of Ben Folds and Flaming Lips, but without any edge.
Honestly I'm not enjoying it. It's not anything exciting or anything that hasn't been done before. There are so many better versions of this band out there.
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Not bad, apart from the controversy of exactly how much is actually live and how much was overdubbed. Great classic rock with everything you'd expect from that time. Nothing too crazy or mind blowing. Pretty mid overall.
Django Django
3/5
50 Cent
4/5
Great album. So many hits. It's pretty much a classic at this point.
Billie Holiday
3/5
It was good. Billie has a beautiful voice and her accompaniment was great too. Just not my thing, but to each their own.
Bruce Springsteen
2/5
You know its bad when you get the album generated and you're already dreading it. I'm one song in and wishing it was over.....
I'm trying to see this through the lens of a post 9/11 America, but sitting here in 2025 it's giving a lot of ick. I don't want to hear about how great the US is because at this point its not. It's very slow and very depressing. Lots of songs about loss and grieving. Maybe if I was looking for something like this I'd enjoy it, but man this album is a downer.
Silver Jews
3/5
Interesting lyrics, but overall a sad/beautiful album. The lead singers voice is different, but it kind of works. Has an alt-country sounding twang, but feels very stripped down.
Justin Timberlake
3/5
Seems like a typical pop album on the surface. There's a lot of R&B/Soul/Funk influence. It's very well produced and that's probably the highlight. Without The Neptunes and Timberland it definitely would not be as successful. Not bad, but nothing amazing.
Mylo
4/5
Not bad. Nothing caught my attention the first go around, but I'd give it another listen easily.
Kate Bush
4/5
It's weird, it's kooky, it's Kate Bush! Wasn't sure what to expect, and for some reason it all makes sense. I enjoyed it and would listen to it again.
Fatboy Slim
4/5
Love Fatboy Slim and this is a great album. Nothing mind blowing or breakthrough, but as a first album it works.
Joe Ely
3/5
Not bad. Country rock, could hear a little Zydeco in there too. I can hear how this influenced a lot of people coming up behind him.
JAY Z
4/5
Solid JayZ album. Haven't listened to this one in forever.
The Only Ones
4/5
Never heard of them before. Pop rock meets early punk. Enjoyable and would listen more
Cypress Hill
4/5
Great album. Very enjoyable and would listen over and over.
a-ha
3/5
Solid 80's synth-pop. Very bright and fun. Feels like there is some Bowie or Freddy Mercury vibes/energy mixed in. Enjoyed it overall.
Adele
3/5
Not really something I'd listen to on my own. Not quite my vibe. That being said Adele has amazing talent and a beautiful voice. She is a great artist, just not my go to as far as what I like.
Nirvana
5/5
I'd say this album has almost become bigger than the sum.of all it's parts. The cultural impact of this album, Nirvana and Kurt are all encompassing of the early 90s. Were they the first to play this sound, absolutely not, but if you were to ask people who the biggest impact of rock in the early 90s was you would absolutely have Nirvana in the conversation. Great album and I could listen to it over and over.
The Coral
3/5
Listened to the whole album without anything really grabbing me. Not that it was bad or unoriginal, but nothing stuck out as something I'd want to listen to again. Might have to listen again but maybe not. On the fence with this one as on paper it seems like something I'd enjoy.
Public Enemy
4/5
Fantastic Album. From the sharp lyrics to the crazy samples everything about this album shines beautifully.
The Associates
3/5
80's new-wave pop. I don't see how this was any different from the hundreds of other albums just like it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything amazing either.
Orbital
4/5
Good album. I've heard of a few singles from Orbital, but never a full album. Great production and sound. Nothing jumped out as amazing, but it was enjoyable.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Solid album, had some really good songs. I feel like this is my 3rd or 4th Nick Cave album and I've really started to appreciate his work. Probably would have never happened if it wasn't for this project.
The Rolling Stones
3/5
It's a good Rolling Stones album. A few great songs and a few meh. Nothing to be upset by, but nothing stands out as Holy Shit this is amazing.
Röyksopp
4/5
Great background album. Listened to a bunch of their stuff over the years and kinda cool to see where they started out. Would throw this on again if I was in the mood.
UB40
3/5
It's not bad, per se, but its not that interesting. I'm getting generic reggae vibes and struggling through over an hour worth of it. It could have been edited down like 15/20 minutes and would have been more concise. I'll give them credit on the lyrical content, but that's the only thing really pushing this to a 3 out of 5.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Great album, seemed to go by almost too fast. Would love to give this one another listen or two
Cocteau Twins
4/5
Cool vibes, good songs, enjoyable album.
XTC
2/5
Ice T
4/5
Lyrically, this album is amazing. Ice has plenty to say and won't let anyone stop him. His takes on life in the US in the early 90's rang true then and still ring true today. Musically there is a little lacking, but the lyrics make up for it. Great album, probably his best.
Steely Dan
2/5
I don't think I'm the target demographic for this album. It's trying too hard to be something it's not. There's a couple of standout songs, but overall it's that dorky kid that hangs out with everyone, but no one really likes him, but he's not so obnoxious that everyone wants him to go away, so he's just there.
It's bland music for white people who think black pepper is too spicy.
The Waterboys
3/5
It's fine, not really my kind of music, but I can appreciate that it's well done. Too folksy for me and it dragged on after about 45 minutes or so.
SZA
4/5
Kate Bush
4/5
This is my 3rd Kate Bush album and I really enjoyed it. I've never listened to any of her work before this project and I'm so happy to have finally found this fun weird person. Each album has been better than the last.
Goldie
4/5
Loved!! Great OG drum and bass
Tangerine Dream
3/5
Enjoyable background music. There's some history there and they influenced a lot of people that came after them.
Arcade Fire
3/5
Solid Arcade Fire Album. It's good, but not their best.
Missy Elliott
4/5
Great album, fantastic production. This is classic late 90's hip-hop perfection.
Jungle Brothers
4/5
I really like this one and will have to add it to a more regular rotation. The lyrics, the production and the overall positivity from this albums is just amazing. I wish this was available to stream, so I could listen more often.
Beck
4/5
Solid album, would give it another go easily
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
John Lennon
2/5
Meh. I'm not really a fan. Songs were ok, it played in the background but nothing really caught my attention.
Stevie Wonder
4/5
The Velvet Underground
4/5
A surprisingly enjoyable album. I feel like Velvet Underground has been filled with a lot of highs and an equal amount of lows. This one fits right there in the middle. I liked it and would probably listen to it again.
The Verve
4/5
Thought it would be more brit pop, but was actually way better. Surprised me for sure.
Gram Parsons
4/5
Quick little Americana album. Lots of country twang to it without being too country. Love the duets with Emmylou. Very enjoyable album
Leonard Cohen
2/5
Not bad. Not my thing, but it was fine
Portishead
4/5
Great album, very chill with haunting vibes. Very Portishead. They just seem very comfortable with themselves and it feel inviting and safe.
Alanis Morissette
4/5
Great album! Love Alanis's lyrics and energy. Have listened to it many times and will listen to it many times again.
Laura Nyro
3/5
Not bad. Great voice and interesting lyrics. A little to much pop for my liking.
Pere Ubu
3/5
Good, but nothing stood out as beyond amazing. 3.5/5
Big Star
4/5
Interesting. Never heard of the artist before, but found it enjoyable. Would listen again
Duran Duran
4/5
Great album. Love Duran Duran. Enjoyable and would absolutely listen again and again.
Paul McCartney
3/5
It's like the Beatles lite. its not terrible, but it's not the best.
The Offspring
4/5
Great memories of this album growing up. Still holds up today. Great energy and a lot of fun
Shack
2/5
My thoughts while listening to this album:
Maybe this will be one of those good Brit-Pop albums?
Ugh, halfway through the first song and I'm already over it.......
It's like Oasis, but not as good, and I don't like Oasis
These lyrics are terrible
5 tracks in and I'm really loosing steam.
Did not enjoy, will not recommend
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4/5
Great early hip-hop. From the samples to the lyrics it all works!
OutKast
4/5
Hell yeah! one of my favorite OutKast albums. Really solid album, but might have done a little better with less interludes in retrospect. Still there are so many good songs and the overall vibe is amazing. Andre and Big Boi really shine on this one.
Fishbone
3/5
This album is kind of all over the place. There's some really solid songs that work and then there are a few songs that seem out of place. When they hit the sound is awesome, but a few times they lost me.
PJ Harvey
3/5
The Boo Radleys
3/5
Common
4/5
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Country Joe & The Fish
4/5
Really enjoyed this one. Classic/Origins of psychedelic music out of NorCal in the late 60's. All the songs worked and didn't feel over the top or out of place.
Suzanne Vega
3/5
The Stone Roses
4/5
I really enjoyed this one. It showcased a newer sound leading up to the cultural shift of the 90s. They were doing it before everyone else. Not a perfect album, but one that I could see coming back to and visiting over again.
Primal Scream
3/5
Started out strong, but kinda lost steam. Enjoyable but not amazing
The Libertines
3/5
Better than I thought it would be
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
3/5
4/5
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Motörhead
3/5
The Undertones
4/5
ZZ Top
4/5
Turbonegro
4/5
Supertramp
3/5
Very Mid. Nothing amazing, but I don't hate it. It's very middle of the road.
Lenny Kravitz
4/5
Queen
5/5
John Prine
4/5
Man, I'm blown away by how much I enjoyed this album. I'm not a huge fan of the genre (Americana/Singer Songwriter/Country-ish) but the lyrics and the simplicity of it all really resonate. The songs all feel very personal and the stories told still hold true in 2025. Well done and I'll have to come back to this one for sure.
The La's
2/5
Struggle bus
Killing Joke
5/5
Wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but I really enjoyed it. It has a simplicity to it that I find really amazing. Everything is tight and to the point, nothing is in excess. Will definitely be adding this album into a regular rotation.
Joanna Newsom
2/5
Well, this is a thing that happened. She really did that. Is she trying to be like Bjork? I made it like 25 minutes and I think I'm good. Thanks but no thanks.
R.E.M.
3/5
Slayer
4/5
The Smiths
3/5
Taylor Swift
3/5
Just going to start with the fact that I'm not a fan. I get that there are millions and millions of fans, so me not liking Taylor is just a drop in the bucket. It's just not for me. I'm not the target audience and I'm ok with that. I'm glad she's out there doing her thing and people enjoy it. Good for them and good for her. I'm going to skim through this and move on with my life. I'm not wasting an hour of my life to come to the inevitable conclusion that I'm just not that into it.
Ian Dury
4/5
M.I.A.
4/5
Living Colour
3/5
Johnny Cash
4/5
Booker T. & The MG's
5/5
New Order
4/5
Dark Synth Wave
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
5/5
Really enjoyed, will add to a more frequent rotation
Culture Club
3/5
Antony and the Johnsons
2/5
I tried, but this just wasn't for me. Like all art, it's subjective. I can appreciate something and not like it all at the same time.
Hot Chip
4/5
Faust
3/5
Slipknot
4/5
The Birthday Party
4/5
Really liked, need to check out more
Christina Aguilera
3/5
Janelle Monáe
4/5
Prefab Sprout
2/5
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
3/5
Bert Jansch
2/5
The Dictators
4/5
Dig it. Lots of fun and enjoyable
Sade
4/5
Really surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. Great soulful sound, upbeat vibes and she's got an amazing voice.
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
Like a weird mix of Thom York singing for the Beatles. I didn't think I'd enjoy it and I was pretty correct. It was fine, just not something I'd choose to listen to.
The Shamen
4/5
Great 90's rave energy. Enjoyable and will have to check out more of their catalog.
Traffic
3/5
Brian Eno
4/5
Way more accessible then some of his previous albums. Rather enjoyed and might have to add this to
Sugar
3/5
Meh, didn't really do it for me. Not terrible, but not my vibe
Sufjan Stevens
3/5
Technically it's a great album. The production, the lyrics, the talent. It feels a little long, but not terrible. I can handle a little Sufjan at a time, but a whole album was more then I prefer. Still it's a really good album. 3.5/5
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
It's fine. Not my jam, but there's some solid music there.
Justice
5/5
Amazing album, start to finish. Been a fan of the album for years and loved the re-visit. I can really appreciate the whole flow of the album.
Skunk Anansie
2/5
Different for sure. Didn't hate it, but didn't really enjoy.
John Cale
3/5
There were a few songs that I liked. The rest were kinda meh. Glad the album was short.
Beatles
4/5
It's the Beatles, blah blah blah. Of all their albums this one is a little more interesting. They were always way more interesting when they were doing drugs. Anyway it's fun and lighthearted and whatever.
Circle Jerks
4/5
Loved it!
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
Absolute amazing album. From the lyrics to the production to the stories that he tells. Yeah there's a few ridiculous interludes, but the rest of the album stands so strong
Beatles
2/5
Ugh two Beatles albums in a week....
It's a bunch of covers and a few pop hits. This is supposed to be influential and I should listen to this drivel? Get the fuck out of here.
The Beatles were so overrated and this is a prime example of everyone fawning over something that isn't that deep. Boo this album. The Beatles only got mildly interesting when they started doing drugs and hating each other.
Cowboy Junkies
3/5
Not a bad album, but very chill. There are some solid covers in here and the overall vibe works. Not sure if I'd listen to it again, but I'm glad I did.
Elis Regina
3/5
Not bad, but definitely not my kind of jam. Very adult contemporary, which was kind of unexpected.
Hanoi Rocks
4/5
This one is a lot of fun. You can hear a little classic 70's rock influence as well as how they pushed the boundaries into hair and glam rock of the 80's. High energy and surprisingly enjoyable!
Grizzly Bear
5/5
One of my favorite Grizzly Bear albums. I have great memories of loosing myself in the beautiful soundscapes and harmonies. Great lyrics with a slightly somber tone. Great album and on heavy rotation.
Brian Eno
4/5
Nanci Griffith
2/5
Not really my thing at all. Her voice sounded great and it was fine for background music. Besides that I'll probably not come back for more.
David Bowie
3/5
Not really my favorite Bowie album. Seemed very low energy and slow.
The Pretty Things
3/5
Not terrible, but not amazing. There's definitely some substance to it, but a little bit of fluff along with it.
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Great trip-hop. Chill beats.
U2
3/5
It's fine. Maybe one of the better U2 albums, but not by much. All I can think about is the one time U2 teamed with Apple and tried to force their album down everyone's throat. I'm still bitter about it.
Moby
3/5
I remember listening to this a lot when it came out. Always enjoyed it, but on a revisit maybe it was a little slower than I remembered. Not bad, great background.
Ride
4/5
Liked it and I'd give it another go
Otis Redding
4/5
Great album, quick listen, no skips.
Wu-Tang Clan
5/5
Master class in modern hip-hop. No skips and just about perfect album.
Coldcut
4/5
Had to really look for this one, but well worth the search. Really fun to see how early house music like this came to influence modern music. Found a few gems that were later sampled by some artists I enjoy. A little klunky in places and does seem a little long, but overall I really enjoyed this one.
Khaled
2/5
I skimmed through this one. Sorry, not sorry. I get the overall vibe, but I don't think I have the patience to sit through all hour and 20 minutes of this album. The man seems massively popular and good for him. There seemed like a couple of fun tracks in there as well as a random cover of Imagine, which is a little ick, IMO. Not bad, but outside my frame of reference. 2.5/5
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
Cool vibes, nothing too out there. Very middle of the road
Shivkumar Sharma
2/5
Yeah, I get it's cultural significance and it's not bad for what it is. It's not for me and that's fine.
Arcade Fire
4/5
Fantastic album, even after all these years. Such a great introduction to Arcade Fire
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Talented singer and amazing lyricist
Depeche Mode
3/5
It was fine, a couple of hits in there. overall good, but nothing too standout.
Scott Walker
3/5
Dude has a solid voice and the music is fine. Not really what I'm into, but I can see people enjoying it.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Radiohead
5/5
Lorde
4/5
Enjoyable and honestly really good. I never thought much about Lorde beyond her radio hits, but clearly I was missing something.
CHVRCHES
4/5
Love the album, love the vibe, love the overly sweet synth pop. Maybe it's because this came out in the height of my love for the genre, maybe it's because I saw them live, maybe it because I'm just in a good mood. Anyways I think I love this album. Maybe I should marry it?
Everything But The Girl
2/5
Meh.... It's not bad, but nothing really grabbed my attention.
King Crimson
4/5
Beatles
4/5
Not bad, for a Beatles album
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Bebel Gilberto
4/5
Really enjoyable, modern bossa nova
The Kinks
3/5
Different from other Kinks stuff I've listened to before. Kind of dragged on by the end
Minor Threat
5/5
Little Richard
4/5
Wire
4/5
Destiny's Child
2/5
Meh, They had a couple of hits and those are fun for what they are, but overall I feel like this album is really lacking in overall substance. It feels very overproduced and just didn't age that well.
Also what's up with the up and down nature of this album? Lots of female empowerment, which is great but then quickly followed by slut shaming and thirsting over some dude. So weird....
Germs
4/5
William Orbit
2/5
Great background music, but it drags on a little by the end.
Tom Waits
3/5
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Eagles
5/5
My Bloody Valentine
4/5
George Michael
4/5
Great album. I forget how talented George Michael was.
Amy Winehouse
5/5
Tragic and beautiful. The two best words to describe both this album and Amy herself. It's been a while since I've listened to this album and it did not disappoint. Clocking in at just 35 minutes it felt very quick, but very to the point. For me there are no skips. It's well produced, well packaged and damn if it isn't just really good.
A Tribe Called Quest
4/5