I did myself a disservice for years by ignoring Hum because I didn't think Stars was particularly good so I never went any further. It turns out they have quite a bit of good material (I'm actually more fond of their last album) but this one is definitely good. I've even grown to like Stars a bit more than I used to. A really solid album, definitely worth your time if you like the genre.

It was ok. I was intrigued early on but my interest started to waver as it went on. Funny story (to me) back in the early 2000s I was a frequent shopper at a local used music store. As I'd thumb through the CDs I'd always see this band's album "Fugazi" in there. As a young man with an interest in punk and hardcore I'd always get briefly excited...only to remember that Fugazi never put out an album called Marillion. That tripped me up more times that I care to admit. It was kind of nice to finally hear the band that I once angrily shook my fist at for "deceiving me"

Going into the user submitted albums feels weird. I feel a need to be nicer as these albums probably hold a significant place in at least one person's heart. That said, I really disliked this album. At best it reminded me a little bit of Ryan Adams; at worst it was tedious, very sad sack which I generally don't like listening to these days, and I couldn't wait for it to be over. I debated a 1 but it did have some half decent moments to get it a 2. I just feel like I need some Prozac now.

This probably should've been included in the book as it has so many hits. I personally think it's just an okay album but I understand why others would like it more.

I really don't care for the genre and this did nothing to change my mind. So much of it is kind of samey. There's decent moments and I wouldn't say it's terrible I just get fatigued of this sound very quickly. The album art is great.

I did myself a disservice for years by ignoring Hum because I didn't think Stars was particularly good so I never went any further. It turns out they have quite a bit of good material (I'm actually more fond of their last album) but this one is definitely good. I've even grown to like Stars a bit more than I used to. A really solid album, definitely worth your time if you like the genre.

This was my second go with this album. I still find it just as frustrating as when I listened to it last year. I like the punky approach but not much else. This is an album that I think has an interesting idea but I don't care much for the execution. It also somehow feels longer than it's sub 30 minute run time. I'm not sure HOW, but it does. This is the definition of a 2.5 for me but that's not an option.

One of those "I think that I get why you like it, but I'm gonna pass" albums.

She can sing, but these songs do nothing for me. I can see why others would like it, but thisbkind of music just makes me very sleepy.

I like it better than the album included in the book but Sufjan still doesn't really do a whole lot for me.

Not bad. I could see how this would be influential to other artists. A 3 for my personal enjoyment of the album.

This is a pretty solid "classic rock" album. I really don't care for The Stroke at all but there's definitely better songs on there that make up for it. Honestly this probably could've taken the place of several duds that popped up in the book.

What a mixed bag. There's several songs that are just pleasant to listen to on a cold Autumn day (which is probably helping my appreciation of this album) but it also has some really boring duds and it goes on way, way longer than it needs to. If this album was cut in half I could probably give it a 4, despite the fact that music like this tends to be very niche to me.

I needed this. Very fun. I usually don't stay too long after the album ends and Spotify starts playing similar music but I sure did today. Honestly, I should really listen to music like this more often. What a world it would be if this was the popular sound rather than the mumbly, mopey nonsense I'm subjected to when I'm forced to listen to modern radio at work. Oh, and that album cover rules.

Well that came out of left field, didn't it? Ex S Club 7 member solo album. I honestly didn't care for this much at all. It's not my thing. It wasn't dreadful but I didn't exactly hear anything super catchy which is what I expect from a pop album. Major ups for "borrowing" from The Cure's "Lullaby" but that was easily the highlight for me. I get it. This was probably a personal favorite from back in the day and the user who submitted it probably loves it wholeheartedly. I just can't feel the same.

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Given the reputation of this album it's amazing that it wasn't included in the book, especially considering some other albums that did make it in. Overall I do enjoy this album. I dont think it's a 5 star undisputed masterpiece but is very good and certainly a blueprint for many to follow. I'd bump it to a 5 for it's influence power, but honestly I feel better giving it an emphatic 4.

I dont know where to begin other than I cannot stand The Lumineers and this kind of music in general. It rubs me me the wrong way. I have a hard time hating on the user submitted albums as I recognize that whoever did submit it likes it very much and it's probably special to them on some level, but I just find this so offputting.

The book list has several UK rappers of low quality. I wondered how they could possibly ignore the great MF DOOM (all caps when you spell his name) I'm glad that someone corrected that mistake. Its nice to see one of my all-time favorite rappers and seeing him get some love.

I will never ever truly understand the appeal of John Mayer. Yeah, he has a couple decent tunes but overall he just bores me to tears. Remember when he was in that skit on Chappelle's Show? If only his music entertained me as much as that did.

There's a lot of similar stuff in the book that I didn't enjoy as much as this. I don't love it but it was a pretty good listen.

It's fine. It kind of reminds me of a less entertaining Ween in some regards. I could see how others would enjoy it.

It wasn't terrible but it didn't do a thing for me either.