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3.61
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13%
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19
5-Star Albums
3
1-Star Albums

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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Shaka Zulu
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
5 3.07 +1.93
Tonight's The Night
Neil Young
5 3.23 +1.77
Mr. Tambourine Man
The Byrds
5 3.23 +1.77
Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band
5 3.24 +1.76
American Beauty
Grateful Dead
5 3.24 +1.76
System Of A Down
System Of A Down
5 3.27 +1.73
At Fillmore East
The Allman Brothers Band
5 3.37 +1.63
Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
PJ Harvey
5 3.38 +1.62
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
5 3.45 +1.55
The Clash
The Clash
5 3.52 +1.48

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector
Various Artists
1 3.29 -2.29
Homework
Daft Punk
1 3.28 -2.28
Music From The Penguin Cafe
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
1 3.02 -2.02
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon & Garfunkel
2 3.95 -1.95
The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe
2 3.45 -1.45
Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
2 3.21 -1.21
If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
2 3.19 -1.19
american dream
LCD Soundsystem
2 3.17 -1.17

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Black Sabbath 2 5
The Clash 2 5

5-Star Albums (19)

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Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra

I honestly... Just what can I say? It was awful, I didn't vibe at all to this... The worst album I've heard so far. It is now my benchmark for 1's.

1-Star Albums (3)

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The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
Nov 09 2021

Really smooth album to listen to, amazing vocals, happily have it on as background music whenever. Solid 4/5

Bongo Rock by Incredible Bongo Band
Nov 11 2021

10/10 Would vibe again.

Rage Against The Machine by Rage Against The Machine
Nov 14 2021

Nostalgia bias heavy with this album for me, but definitely feel like it front loads it's gems and falls short a little after that.

Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
Nov 15 2021

Birmingham bias definitely here, and come on Eileen just about scrapes this up to a 3 for me.

Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan
Nov 16 2021

Love this album, change of the guard was an absolute highlight for me! Not a 5/5 but a solid 4/5

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel
Nov 17 2021

Sad... Sad... Oh Cecilia! Meh... Sad.. Sad... This is an album to listen to whilst staring into nothingness, but I'll be honest, there isn't a single track on this album which doesn't have a cover that is 100% better than the version on this album.

Diamond Life by Sade
Nov 18 2021

Still amazes me that "your love is king" has more plays than "Smooth Operator" on this album on spotify. Rest of the album was okay, but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen again. 3.5/5 but rating it a 3 as I definitely don't think it's 4 material.

Ramones by Ramones
Nov 19 2021

A punk icon. I could listen to the ramones for hours, very little wrong with this album for me. The definition of a 4/5 for me, would listen to again happily, but not every track is an absolute hit.

Either Or by Elliott Smith
Nov 20 2021

Absolutely not what I was expecting. Went in thinking it would be pop-punk, instead it was like calming folk? Didn't realise the album had ended and shuffled on to something else, so was easy listening, but wouldn't go out of my way for it again.

Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Nov 21 2021

Iggy Pop is always a win for me, would happily listen to the album again, even if not every track was a banger. Though I did listen to this album whilst pissed out my skull, so that may have contributed to it's success.

The Score by Fugees
Nov 22 2021

More albums need intro tracks, I love a good intro track to hit the context. Family Business was a stand out for me, generally a good album, would happily listen to it again, but don't think its a 5/5.

At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
Nov 23 2021

Been a few times in my life where I've just ended up in a room with someone just jamming hard on a guitar with no end in sight, this album brought me back to those places. Plus, can't go wrong with a bit of blues. Solid 5/5, music so chill and freeflowing I could fall asleep, but I wouldn't want to.

american dream by LCD Soundsystem
Nov 24 2021

If a Britpop band recorded a dance album on acid, you'd get this album. Very Life Is Strange, End Of The World Party vibes. Honestly went in expecting myself to hate it, but I wasn't tempted to turn it off until Tonite, which made me want to headbutt a wall. Solid 2/5 I think.

Nixon by Lambchop
Nov 25 2021

Saw the album cover and the band name, thought "Ohhh a potential metal band?" It was not a metal band. Just fine, is how I think I'd describe this album, didn't really hit it off with me.

Fuzzy Logic by Super Furry Animals
Nov 26 2021

Meh, didn't throw me off, but never really got going enough that I was invested either.

In Utero by Nirvana
Nov 27 2021

Grunge will always have a special place in my heart, it was really the entryway for metal for me, and Nirvana played a big role in that. This is Nirvana at their best. 4/5 Album.

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout
Nov 28 2021

Felt completely neutral about this album, far from the worst, far from the best.

Slipknot by Slipknot
Nov 29 2021

I was really excited for this, I never listened to Slipknot growing up, they're just a metal band that missed me. I was less impressed by the album, maybe because it was a Sunday, maybe Sundays just aren't the day for a bunch of guys in masks, or maybe it just wasn't that good... Average for me

Low-Life by New Order
Nov 30 2021

Not listened to a lot of Joy Division other than the hits, so wasn't sure what to think going into this. But really vibed with this album, absolutely would listen to it again, Elegia was a standout for me, change of pace and just up my alley completely. Nice short burst of 80's style music. 4/5.

Catch A Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dec 01 2021

Bob Marley is one of those artists that I could listen to endlessly, no matter the mood or scenario. Not sure this is the best album by Bob Marley & The Wailers, but also, there wasn't any tracks I didn't enjoy. Giving it a solid 4/5.

Tonight's The Night by Neil Young
Dec 02 2021

I'd heard of Neil Young, but my only real knowledge of him was that he's referenced in Sweet Home Alabama. With that being said, I adored this album! I was actually disappointed with how short it was! Enough that I'd happily buy this on vinyl. The last album that did that for me on this generator was the Bongo Band, that was a 5/5 so... A 5/5 for me.

Shaka Zulu by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Dec 03 2021

This album was simply beautiful, coupled with the history of the album and the group, it's absolutely an album I would classify as an album that must be heard before you died.

Elephant by The White Stripes
Dec 04 2021

I appreciate the White Stripes, their songs are catchy and their tunes are good. But I'm a blues and metal fan when it comes to rock. It feels like I'm doing this album a disservice and it should probably be a four, but honestly I wouldn't listen to it again.

A Wizard, A True Star by Todd Rundgren
Dec 05 2021

What a journey this album was, I'm going to describe it as going on a waltzer whilst pissed out your skull.

My Aim Is True by Elvis Costello
Dec 06 2021

Honestly, just supremely good! Really enjoyed this one, I'd listen to the whole album again happily. A 5/5 though? Not sure on that one.

The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe
Dec 07 2021

I really wanted to like this, and I appreciated the vocals, but the beats themselves really put me off this album. Isn't much more to it.

Protection by Massive Attack
Dec 08 2021

I really like Massive Attack so this doesn't come as a surprise to me! A strong 4, not a 5

The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground
Dec 09 2021

One of the original indie sad boi greats. I like the Velvet Underground, it always reminds me of Adventureland which is a fantastic film. They're not easy listening though, and this isn't an album I'd go to by choice, nor would I say everything here is a banger. 3/5

Sunday At The Village Vanguard by Bill Evans Trio
Dec 10 2021

Do you like Jazz? This was easy listening whilst at work, and I'd happily listen to it working again.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Dec 11 2021

Prior to listening to this, I was really vibing to New Mexican Doom Cult. I'm stating that, because it definitely influenced how I felt about this album. How did I feel about it? Well... It was meh, it was really, really meh. Just never kicked it into gear.

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell
Dec 12 2021

It was really pleasant listening, but very samey, could've been on a very indie advert.

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds
Dec 13 2021

60s album? Check. Psychedelic? Check. Has to be a 4/5 then doesn't it really? That it does, that it does.

Dec 14 2021

I love Queen, Freddy Mercury will always be a great loss for music, but a Night At The Opera is not their best album in my opinion. Carried hard by some tracks.

Music From The Penguin Cafe by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Dec 15 2021

I honestly... Just what can I say? It was awful, I didn't vibe at all to this... The worst album I've heard so far. It is now my benchmark for 1's.

Black Monk Time by The Monks
Dec 16 2021

I glanced at the band, saw they'd released one album, and was confused how it was a must listen to before you die... Then I read the history of the band, okay... Beginning to make more sense... This stuff was ahead of it's time, feels more like a modern post punk album made in the 60s. 4/5.

Lady In Satin by Billie Holiday
Dec 17 2021

Extremely easy listening

The Yes Album by Yes
Dec 18 2021

Prog rock that just never got going

Pelican West by Haircut 100
Dec 19 2021

I just didn't vibe with this at all... Maybe it was because I listened on a Sunday, maybe not. Nearly scraped a 3 at points but otherwise came across flat.

White Ladder by David Gray
Dec 20 2021

Really easy listening but honestly if anyone can tell where one song ends and another begins, you're doing better than me!

Tidal by Fiona Apple
Dec 21 2021

Very smooth silky jazz, was easy listening but not every song was fantastic!

Triangle by The Beau Brummels
Dec 22 2021

Pleasant listening, wouldn't go back there again though!

Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds
Dec 23 2021

Another album I already own on vinyl. I'll never tire of the Byrds.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Dec 24 2021

The Yardbirds are getting a 4/5, mainly due to how much they influenced Rock'n'Roll. Did enjoy the album generally though!

Dry by PJ Harvey
Dec 27 2021

Another PJ Harvey album? What a treat. Not sure I prefer this album to Stories From The City. So 4/5.

Boy In Da Corner by Dizzee Rascal
Dec 30 2021

I'm giving this a 3 out of respect for it's role in the formation of grime, but otherwise there are so many other albums that do it better.

Songs From A Room by Leonard Cohen
Jan 01 2022

Songs from a Room is an album I already own, but its not a working album I don't think! Definitely a sit and reflect over whiskey album, still great though!

That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire
Jan 19 2022

Really smooth listening. Really enjoyed this and would happily listen to this.

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
Jan 20 2022

So easy to listen to, I ended up listening to the spotify radio for this album all day. Fantastic.

Marquee Moon by Television
Jan 21 2022

This sounded like a generic punk album to me from it's era. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't listen again.

Play by Moby
Jan 22 2022

Didn't expect to vibe with this album as much as I did... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't bopping at work to this.

Shadowland by k.d. lang
Jan 23 2022

This album really surprised me! Ended up listening to it at least a few times over. Think in doing so I made myself sick of it? But a solid 4/5 anyway.

Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jan 24 2022
Rock 'N Soul by Solomon Burke
Jan 25 2022

I enjoyed what I heard, but not sure I was amazed by any of it?

Homework by Daft Punk
Jan 26 2022

I'll say it... I think Daft Punk is overrated. I loved their work on the Tron soundtrack, and stuff like around the world will always be a bop. But the rest sounds like a talented kid using the DJ button on a electric keyboard to me?

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Jan 28 2022

Okay, now this is my shit right here. What an absolute vibe. Pure blues, pure vibes, pure 4/5, close to a 5, just needed to be longer.

Jan 29 2022

"Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends" Sgt Peppers will always be the best of the Beatles in my opinion. Amazing.

Dookie by Green Day
Jan 30 2022

Early pop-punk album I can actually stand? Why yes it is.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane
Jan 31 2022

Jefferson airplane are in my list of bands I can listen to happily on repeat. This is an album I have on vinyl, and typically would rate 5/5, but as most of the album isn't available on Spotify, it's really just the greatest hits at this point. So 4/5.

Heroes by David Bowie
Feb 01 2022

I love Bowie, and thought I loved this album. But other than Heroes, I thought the album was lacking...

Brown Sugar by D'Angelo
Feb 02 2022

Vibed, but not so much that I'd go out of my way to vibe again... Ygm?

Licensed To Ill by Beastie Boys
Feb 03 2022

Love a bit of the Beastie Boys, but I'll admit by the end I'd heard enough.

Aladdin Sane by David Bowie
Feb 04 2022

Far better than Heroes, really enjoyed this. Faith in Bowie, Restored.

Superunknown by Soundgarden
Feb 05 2022

GRUNGE. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES. In seriousness, I grew up refusing to believe the grunge era ever ended. Soundgarden are a foundation of this genre. Rest in Peace, Chris Cornell.

Whatever by Aimee Mann
Feb 07 2022

Was easy listening, so easy I forgot I was listening to it.

With The Beatles by Beatles
Feb 08 2022

Please Mister Postman is the solid highlight, another great album but not quite as good as Sgt Peppers. 4/5.

Moby Grape by Moby Grape
Feb 10 2022

Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.

Horses by Patti Smith
Feb 11 2022
Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
Feb 15 2022

We love the Boss

Beautiful Freak by Eels
Feb 16 2022

Honestly surprised me a little bit, reminded me of radiohead?

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
Feb 17 2022

Saw the album cover and was very convinced this would be like a very low moody country album... Absolutely was not.

Pump by Aerosmith
Feb 19 2022

I like Aerosmith... I thought I liked Aerosmith more...

Chelsea Girl by Nico
Feb 20 2022

Was easy listening, but nothing special.

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

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would, but would I listen to it again? I would not.

Playing With Fire by Spacemen 3
Feb 24 2022

Some of the stranger tracks on this really brought it down. 3/5.

En-Tact by The Shamen
Feb 25 2022
Country Life by Roxy Music
Mar 01 2022

Didn't hate it... Didn't love it.

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers
Mar 04 2022

Honestly, was very worried this was going to be a super conservative rock album, was pleasantly surprised.

Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
Mar 06 2022

Who doesn't love the boss?

Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Mar 10 2022

Paranoid will always be the best Sabbath album in my eyes. But Black Sabbath birthed a genre, and their music perfectly captures the atmosphere of Birmingham and their origins. 5/5.

Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Mar 12 2022
More Specials by The Specials
Mar 13 2022

Honestly, not the strongest Specials album, but my love for the band in general got this a generous 3. Enjoy yourself! It's later than you think!

London Calling by The Clash
Mar 14 2022

The defining clash album, had to be really.

Fever Ray by Fever Ray
Mar 16 2022

Only knew Fever Ray from Vikings but really enjoyed this album, would definitely listen again.

Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith
Mar 18 2022

Aersomith have some bangers. But they're littered between mediocre tracks.

Mar 20 2022

Imagine liking Blur more than this ;)! It's not the best Oasis album, but I'd be lying if this didn't have a big impact on me growing up!

Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Mar 22 2022

I hate that I love this album. But it's an annoyingly good album, it can't be denied!

On The Beach by Neil Young
Mar 25 2022

I'm beginning to realise I really like Neil Young

In A Silent Way by Miles Davis
Mar 29 2022

This was very easy listening, and absolutely my jam.

Mask by Bauhaus
Mar 30 2022
Call of the Valley by Shivkumar Sharma
Apr 01 2022

Very easy listening... One of the best albums of all time??

Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Apr 12 2022

A masterclass in feel good metal. Anything other than 5 is an insult.

Brothers by The Black Keys
Apr 23 2022
21 by Adele
Apr 26 2022

Strong strong strong

Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Apr 27 2022
Ten by Pearl Jam
May 01 2022
Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
May 04 2022
Paranoid by Black Sabbath
May 10 2022

Bless this album, bless this band.

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