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AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Watch Out!
Alexisonfire
5 2.64 +2.36
Sound Awake
Karnivool
5 2.79 +2.21
In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3
Coheed and Cambria
5 2.86 +2.14
God Shuffled His Feet
Crash Test Dummies
5 3 +2
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Tally Hall
5 3.01 +1.99
Feed The Animals
Girl Talk
5 3.03 +1.97
Angel Dust
Faith No More
5 3.04 +1.96
Emotion
Carly Rae Jepsen
5 3.05 +1.95
Blink-182
blink-182
5 3.06 +1.94
Yellow & Green
Baroness
5 3.08 +1.92

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Mingus Ah Um
Charles Mingus
1 3.7 -2.7
Homogenic
Björk
1 3.47 -2.47
Portishead
Portishead
1 3.45 -2.45
Solid State Survivor
YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA
1 3.33 -2.33
F♯ A♯ ∞
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
1 3.32 -2.32
Flying Beagle
Himiko Kikuchi
1 3.32 -2.32
Hand. Cannot. Erase.
Steven Wilson
1 3.21 -2.21
Speak & Spell
Depeche Mode
1 3.18 -2.18
TRON: Legacy
Daft Punk
1 3.16 -2.16
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Arctic Monkeys
1 3.07 -2.07

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blink-182 2 5
Weezer 2 5

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Depeche Mode 3 1.67
Godspeed You! Black Emperor 2 1.5
Vampire Weekend 3 2
Ween 3 2
Porcupine Tree 3 2

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Daft Punk 4, 4, 1, 3
TOOL 4, 5, 3, 2

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Angel Dust by Faith No More

My own pick. Way more representative of the band than The Real Thing. Patton got to put his stamp on this one, and it's a roller coaster of influences rather than a single sound.

Grace And Danger by John Martyn

This was somewhat interesting. Only because I'm not really sure why this would be anyone's favorite album. There are far better in the genre

Katamari Damacy by Various Artists

I am more and more convinced everyday that the user list is simply trolling me

Millennium by Backstreet Boys

No joke, this could be the worst album of either list. This is terrible, terrible schlock.

1-Star Albums (52)

All Ratings (595)

Night Drive by Chromatics
Dec 19 2024

This is some Kavinsky-type stuff. Loved it. First user-recommended is a hit.

F♯ A♯ ∞ by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Dec 20 2024

I'm not sure how to rate this because I literally couldn't hear anything. Talk about minimalist

Dec 21 2024

Tommy the Cat displays the talent that is worth paying attention to here. Everything else is redundant

Re by Café Tacvba
Dec 22 2024

I was ready to give up on this too soon. After the first few tracks it became obvious that I never knew what was going to come next. This is some incredible, engaging diversity.

Come And Get It by Rachel Stevens
Dec 23 2024

I want to commend the presence of such an album, because it's almost to be expected on a user list that you would get things like this, that are randomly just people's personal favorite albums. In terms of value for everyone else though, this is as generic girl band bubble gum Pop as it gets. It was a snooze fest.

Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Dec 24 2024

In order to provide the concept of continuity front to back, they just made every song sound identical. It's an ok song.

Dimanche à Bamako by Amadou & Mariam
Dec 26 2024

Respect for adding some actual more worldy music. It was listenable.

Enema Of The State by blink-182
Dec 27 2024

Believe it or not, I've never listened to this one all the way through. I don't know why. It's a classic, and it should have made the list. The touchpoints here are incredible, from the now played out huge hits, to Adam's Song, which hinted at the future and bigger things. I keep seeing comments about another Blink album on the list. I never saw one?

Tomb by Angelo De Augustine
Dec 28 2024

That was a lot of falsetto. Not bad though.

Hand. Cannot. Erase. by Steven Wilson
Dec 30 2024

I don't understand the appeal of this. It's so bland.

Gemstones by Adam Green
Jan 02 2025

This is what it would sound like if Cake turned out for the worse. This dude is obnoxious, which is a shame since the clear focus is on him and his lyrics above all.

Weezer by Weezer
Jan 03 2025

This was possibly the biggest miss on the list. The band may have inconsistencies over the years, but this was a classic when I first heard it.

Tales Of Mystery And Imagination by The Alan Parsons Project
Jan 04 2025

The weirdest part of this album is that the music doesn't fit the tone for Poe's writings. Which would seem to defeat the whole purpose.

Ænima by TOOL
Jan 05 2025

This album is right where I left it. Dark, twisted, loud, complex, angry, and full of talent, but also very much a product of its time. It still deserved to be on the list.

"Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino
Jan 06 2025

He stretches himself and mostly comes away with it, though it doesn't sustain across the album. This dude can do almost anything.

The Hazards of Love by The Decemberists
Jan 07 2025

This was perfect for a snowy day. Creative, zen, harmonious, quiet. Excellent stuff.

Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell
Jan 08 2025

I have nothing but a question mark about all of this. Why does it exist? Why would this be nominated to the list? HUH?

All Hail West Texas by The Mountain Goats
Jan 09 2025

Unique, true to it's name, but got stale.

L'Heptade by Harmonium
Jan 10 2025

Progressive orchestral? Unique genre but ultimately a foreign language snooze fest and overly long. Not engaging at all.

The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
Jan 11 2025

Stone cold classic, and totally unexpected. This should have been on the list. It's a talented emo band who channeled an incredible moment of inspiration for an album not only head and shoulders above the rest of their output, but which legitimized the genre. They created a sound, borrowing from Queen, which transcended the scene and has not staled 20 years later.

Recipe for Hate by Bad Religion
Jan 12 2025

I'm mad my review didn't save. This is a 5 star album and a new fav that I will go back to. I'll also listen to much more Bad Religion. I originally commented that my early-mid pop-punk/punk lane always went toward Offspring, and this was a miss I feel badly about.

Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 by Bruce Springsteen
Jan 13 2025

For as much reluctant credit I gave Bruce on the main list when his songwriting was great, this is everything I dislike about him.

Mm..Food by MF DOOM
Jan 14 2025

For me, this is Doom's peak. Effortless talent on display through light, almost throwaway topics. Killer sampling, always interesting and humorous.

Puzzle by Biffy Clyro
Jan 16 2025

Mon the Biff! Loving that this showed up. This isn't as proggy and weird as their early stuff, not as mainstream as their latter content...while it isn't the peak of their output it is a great glimpse. I've loved this group for a long time and even have MMORPG characters long named for them. This is a fun entry to see.

Kick by INXS
Jan 17 2025

Solid stuff. Underestimated this for sure.

Blink-182 by blink-182
Jan 18 2025

I can't believe that this album is better than enema.. I have never listened to the full thing and my greatest recollection of this record is my college roommate buying it the day it came out and then throwing it out his car window halfway through because he hated it so much. I don't understand that. This one seems to have aged great. They slowed it down a little bit and matured a whole lot. There's some good songcraft on here. It's indicative of future as well. In fact, I see a lot of +44.

Grace And Danger by John Martyn
Jan 19 2025

This was somewhat interesting. Only because I'm not really sure why this would be anyone's favorite album. There are far better in the genre

Real Life by Joan As Police Woman
Jan 20 2025

Solid Sunday morning tunes. Loved "I Defy."

Out of the Blue by Debbie Gibson
Jan 21 2025

The most 80s mall pop to ever do it. I give credit that she wrote her songs though. A fun, short, dated bop that I'll never listen to again.

After Hours by The Weeknd
Jan 22 2025

This is a singles record. The hits are hits, the rest blends together in sameness.

Oncle Jazz by Men I Trust
Jan 23 2025

Smooth. Jazzy. Modern. Indie. Tremendous.

Jan 24 2025

This was worth a revisit. Much different than the debut. More in line with Beck. I missed guitars, but Mr E's Beautiful Blues is a killer track.

Come On Over by Shania Twain
Jan 25 2025

I will give credit. My recollection is that this record was massive. It's catchy, it's sassy, it was a moment for sure. That said, it definitely isn't for me.

Jan 26 2025

In the right setting, this slow, harmonious, quiet, and deliberate album is just perfect. Dark, but beautiful in its minimalism

Fuzz by Chucklehead
Jan 27 2025

This was kind of cool. Definitely funk with a lot of other genres mixed in. It definitely felt of its era.

The Great Outdoors Jam by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Jan 28 2025

This was so obnoxious. Niche college jam nonsense without vocal talent. At least throw a live DMB.

From The Lions Mouth by The Sound
Jan 29 2025

This just sounded old. Not unlistenable but not worthwhile.

Maestro by Kaizers Orchestra
Jan 30 2025

What a weird one. I guess Europe had the Kaiser Chiefs too.

Live in San Francisco by Thee Oh Sees
Feb 01 2025

Raucous live punk. Not bad but have no context for it.

Stories by Avicii
Feb 02 2025

Well, there was one keeper here at least. Strange how some of these tracks were more "country" tinged than EDM

Wild Planet by The B-52's
Feb 03 2025

I don't think I understand this band.

Carolina Confessions by The Marcus King Band
Feb 04 2025

A unique add to the list: modern Americana. Dude's voice is great.

Englabörn by Jóhann Jóhannsson
Feb 05 2025

Blips and bloops

Watch Out! by Alexisonfire
Feb 08 2025

Grandfathers of modern day post hardcore. Thank you to whomever added this. Love it.

Version 2.0 by Garbage
Feb 09 2025

Never gave Garbage a chance. Should have. This is pretty solid.

Nuyorican Soul by Nuyorican Soul
Feb 12 2025

Nice diversity, samples

Angel Dust by Faith No More
Feb 13 2025

My own pick. Way more representative of the band than The Real Thing. Patton got to put his stamp on this one, and it's a roller coaster of influences rather than a single sound.

God Shuffled His Feet by Crash Test Dummies
Feb 14 2025

Look, this can easily be overlooked as weird. The thing is, it's sincere as hell in it's weirdness. It's catchy, it's unique, it's lush, and it is also of it's time while also somehow lasting. It never crossed my mind that this album should be on the list, but when it popped up, I sure got excited.

Silence Yourself by Savages
Feb 15 2025

If I had to have guessed I would have put this band in the mid '80s. It has the same post-bunk sensibilities as the Cure. So imagine my surprise when I learned this was only about 10 years old.

Rêver mieux by Daniel Bélanger
Feb 16 2025

It's difficult to give credit to foreign language outcomes that you can't follow, and it's even harder when the genre is easy listening.

Frosting On The Beater by The Posies
Feb 17 2025

Catchy stuff. In small doses, a throwback to a sound I wasn't big on at the time but is engaging enough.

Sing To God by Cardiacs
Feb 18 2025

I couldn't. I thought we were through with the insufferable with the 1001 in the rear view and these being used picks. Who would do this? Is it a prank? 90 minutes of a cacophony. One star. Bottom of the heap. I refuse to torture myself.

Somewhere In The Between by Streetlight Manifesto
Feb 19 2025

I wanted to like this more. Ska/rock fusion but the songs are too long, and yes, too loud. Too much going on.

Forced Witness by Alex Cameron
Feb 21 2025

An 80s throwback with some clever lyrics.

Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate
Feb 22 2025

Always wanted to give this album a shot. Exactly as anticipated, which was fun for a bit, moody, proto-emo, but now dated a bit.

Young Team by Mogwai
Feb 23 2025

Instrumentals were cool, expressive, groovy, but repetitive.

A City Dressed In Dynamite by That Handsome Devil
Feb 25 2025

Cool, loose stuff. A million influences and genres in a blender, jazzy to an extent. Enjoyed it.

Rose Mountain by Screaming Females
Feb 26 2025

Some of this was bland, but there were a couple tracks that were absolute keepers. I like the vibe.

Nightbirds by LaBelle
Feb 27 2025

Another that could have made the list in place of extraneous repetitive 80s British pop rock. Classic sound here, and a classic tune.

O by Damien Rice
Feb 28 2025

Quality.

Because the Internet by Childish Gambino
Mar 01 2025

This album is a bit all over the place, and continuity/flow seem often interrupted. A lot of good stuff still to be found, but not as cohesive as his other stuff.

Get Fucked by The Chats
Mar 02 2025

Good punk rock

The Evil One by Roky Erickson
Mar 03 2025

It's as if Tom Petty's Zombie Zoo met the Cult for an entire album.

Yeti by Amon Düül II
Mar 04 2025

Guitar masturbation...but in psychedelic German

Chet by Chet Baker
Mar 05 2025

Quiet, thoughtful, slow jazz. Great snoozer.

Eye by Robyn Hitchcock
Mar 06 2025

This is not the Robyn I hoped for. Dude annoys me.

Contra by Vampire Weekend
Mar 07 2025

Summery, light, forgettable.

People by The Burning Hell
Mar 08 2025

This is nothing like I anticipated. Don't judge a book and all that. Expected hardcore punk, got Cake lite.

Brat by Charli xcx
Mar 09 2025

Too much auto tune, and oh my the accent. Other than that, a good time.

Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera by Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera
Mar 10 2025

This started out with a roll call and some solid, unique songs, but then it devolved and went on too long.

Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
Mar 11 2025

I wasn't expecting much, but some of this hit. Especially 4th of July.

Poesía Básica by Extrechinato y Tu
Mar 12 2025

This was cool. Spoken word poetry over some steady guitar riffs in Spanish language. I dunno what they said, but I enjoyed hearing it.

Savage Sinusoid by Igorrr
Mar 13 2025

This was unique. Operatic-dub-goth metal with the most random and unique screaming, and lots of quiet folk in between. Points for not sounding like anything else and still being listenable and entertaining.

MOMENTUM by Calibro 35
Mar 14 2025

A lot of foreign content on the user list. This was diverse and held my attention.

Lahai by Sampha
Mar 15 2025

The kind of light soul/pop my daughter would enjoy

Piledriver by Status Quo
Mar 16 2025

Cookie cutter 70s rock

WORRY by Jeff Rosenstock
Mar 17 2025

Perfect punkish/90sish/Weezerish throwback. No notes.

Dilate by Ani DiFranco
Mar 18 2025

It sounded like Alanis morissette wailing over a jam band. It was not good.

Don't Say No by Billy Squier
Mar 19 2025

This exceeded any expectations I could have had. Gave it two listens. Classic album, I would argue. Had no idea how many hits were on this thing. Dude sounds like he carried Zeppelin into the 80s.

Super Ape by The Upsetters
Mar 20 2025

I don't like dub.

Sublime by Sublime
Mar 21 2025

It's hilarious that I just scorched the last pick for being dub and so what do I draw next? The teen angst version of dub. This is way worse than I ever suspected, even though I never gave it the time of day when it was new. They've got 3 good songs.

All Hour Cymbals by Yeasayer
Mar 22 2025

Eclectic, but great background music.

Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise by The Dear Hunter
Mar 23 2025

Heard of this band but never heard this band. This is not what I expected. Coheedish/The Decemberists in concept and sound. Nothing stuck with me and it was overly long, but a great listen.

In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
Mar 24 2025

This album has a reputation, but I'll be honest...I've now listened about 3 times and I'm not getting it.

Pop Art by Transvision Vamp
Mar 25 2025

Incredibly genred d-list 80s era stuff. Barely worth a listen 30 years ago.

Operation Ivy by Operation Ivy
Mar 27 2025

Cool band but simply too rough around the edges for a consistent quality

Sound Awake by Karnivool
Mar 28 2025

Blew my mind. Thought it would be piss-poor numetal. Instead, it's thoughtful prog rock displaying incredible talent. Need to dig deeper on this band.

Ruin by The Amazing Devil
Mar 29 2025

Hooked me immediately and unexpectedly. I'm liking these epic folk albums

Join Us by They Might Be Giants
Mar 30 2025

Quirky, entertaining

Apr 01 2025

I hate Arctic monkeys. And they found a way to make me hate them even more. They went lounge. This was awful.

Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen
Apr 02 2025

Fantastic pop

Look Sharp! by Joe Jackson
Apr 04 2025

A classic tune plus a bunch of soundalikes.

Lateralus by TOOL
Apr 05 2025

Ticks and leeches puts this to a 5 by itself.

Game of Fools by Koritni
Apr 06 2025

Black Crowsish bluesy hard rock. Won me toward the end.

Metallic K.O. by The Stooges
Apr 07 2025

Weird to review an album on this list that is knowingly bad for several reasons. The band couldn't keep time with each other, the crowd was literally attacking them...I guess this is representative of punk, right? Solid bit of history here.

Loss by Mull Historical Society
Apr 08 2025

Voice was over the top but the music was fine.

Madvillainy by Madvillain
Apr 09 2025

Not my favorite Doom, but my first Doom. Awesome.

Apostrophe(') by Frank Zappa
Apr 10 2025

Somehow, this was ok. The concept, the songwriting, it was at the least engaging.

Misplaced Childhood by Marillion
Apr 13 2025

In the vein of Rush and Genesis with a vocalist who takes some time to acclimate to, but this was pretty cool.

L'autre... by Mylène Farmer
Apr 14 2025

I don't know what to say about this. I'm just going to steal another review. It's a combination of Enya and Madonna. And it didn't really vibe with me.

Silent Alarm by Bloc Party
Apr 15 2025

Energetic stuff that brought me back to Guitar Hero days.

Boys And Girls in America by The Hold Steady
Apr 16 2025

Bruce/heartland rock filtered through modern rock sounds. I want to give this more credit and I was into a few songs for sure...but this dude's voice and vocal approach wears on you.

Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band
Apr 17 2025

There was a time I was into DMB. I remember rushing out with school friends the day this album dropped. Nostalgia is strong, and beyond that, the band is talented. These leans into world music/fusion stuff. But it is just so long.

Discovery by Daft Punk
Apr 18 2025

This is the superior daft punk album. Excellent stuff

Spilt Milk by Jellyfish
Apr 19 2025

They are all in on Queen and Beach Boys. That's for sure. Not a bad listen.

Once by Nightwish
Apr 20 2025

This was so so bad. Just unredeemable.

Blue Is The Colour by The Beautiful South
Apr 21 2025

Another stinker. This got old, real fast.

Give Up by The Postal Service
Apr 22 2025

Much better than I anticipated. Such Great Heights is a tremendous song.

Apr 23 2025

Tagging this for later. It's too new to make sense on a list like this, but the sound is right up my alley and I enjoyed the rotating vocals.

Bob Mould by Bob Mould
Apr 24 2025

I love this guy's voice, but some of the songwriting is boring

Not Animal by Margot & The Nuclear So And So's
Apr 25 2025

A hint of Radiohead here and there but the rest is generic mush.

El Circo by Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio
Apr 27 2025

Loved it. Very cool injection/combination of all sorts of influences.

Bleed American by Jimmy Eat World
Apr 28 2025

Futures is the Jimmy Eat World classic for me, but this sets the table and carries their hits. This should have made the list. It is early 2000s emo. It's also pop, rock and accessible for a diverse audience. Holds up incredibly.

Human Racing by Nik Kershaw
May 01 2025

More 80s not so great stuff. Couple good tunes, not much to say.

Ultra Blue by Hikaru Utada
May 02 2025

Credit for something the formal list didn't have, just to cover bases and diversity. But it didn't appeal to me

Millennium by Backstreet Boys
May 04 2025

No joke, this could be the worst album of either list. This is terrible, terrible schlock.

Clarity by Jimmy Eat World
May 05 2025

This album isn't quite what I assumed it to be. There's a lot of stuff in here that lines up fairly closely to what comes in the future. Although that final track is incredibly grating and could have been half the length.

A Deeper Understanding by The War On Drugs
May 06 2025

Way better than my expectations, but it's one that only works with a mood. Springsteenish, and the songs all sound the same, but it's a good song.

Control by Pedro The Lion
May 07 2025

This reminds me of local h. I have to say that I am partial to this because out of every single album on this list, this one was put out by a record label from my hometown. And that's pretty cool. Go Jade Tree.

Comfort To Me by Amyl and The Sniffers
May 09 2025

I like the attitude but the vocals wore on me.

May 10 2025

I listened to this twice. And it was easy to do. It flew by, it was a little jammy, but overall just good vibes.

Ungodly Hour by Chloe x Halle
May 11 2025

Hot and miss RnB. Not bad.

May 12 2025

As far as dub goes, this is about as harmless and pain-free as it gets. Full instrumental, short tracks, only half an hour long. I'll take it.

For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver
May 14 2025

Some worthwhile stuff to sift through but a bit whiney and aimless.

We Rock Hard by Freestylers
May 15 2025

I was going to totally diss this as a waste of time...I can't figure out though whether they are using very well known samples or whether their music is the source for some very well known samples. Either way, it's too much.

Moffou by Salif Keita
May 16 2025

Most of this wasn't available. The little that I did here was pretty engaging with a talented vocalist and enjoyable music.

Grand Prix by Teenage Fanclub
May 17 2025

I like this! Vocals a bit bland but pretty jangly 90s rock.

We Like It Here by Snarky Puppy
May 18 2025

A solid switchup for some modern jazz/fusion.

Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie
May 19 2025

I like the Postal Service better.

My Brain Hurts by Screeching Weasel
May 20 2025

I can't knock this. I've got vague memories of freshman year with someone in my homeroom having a patch on their backpack. Never listened to them. Not sure why.

A1A by Jimmy Buffett
May 21 2025

This is one of those artists where you wonder who in the world actually listens to him, even though everyone knows who they are. With that said, this was nothing special. And I didn't notice the theme that I assumed was going to be so prominent.

Funeral Dress by Wussy
May 22 2025

Cool vocal diversity, wide array of influences...

Zuckerzeit by Cluster
May 23 2025

Noises. Why would someone add more albums like this onto the list?

Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo
May 24 2025

My criticism here is the songs are too long. Otherwise, this was surprisingly solid.

Go Farther In Lightness by Gang of Youths
May 25 2025

Impressive how the string transitions fit so seamlessly in this. Long...but very solid album that pulled me in.

Dogrel by Fontaines D.C.
May 27 2025

I'm not that interested in this mostly monotone talky proto punk

Piñata by Freddie Gibbs
May 28 2025

Good pick, not a known artist for me, surprised at how modern it is because it's a bit of a throwback

Souvlaki by Slowdive
May 29 2025

I feel like there was a perfect opportunity for this to be on the official list. My mind is blown that they somehow would have left it off. That doesn't mean that it must appealed to me. But it wasn't bad.

Goat by The Jesus Lizard
May 30 2025

Proto-post hardcore, but mostly yelling

Jun 01 2025

Interesting premise but I feel like it only plays out if you are on some sort of mind altering substance.

The Beautiful Letdown by Switchfoot
Jun 02 2025

This sounded just like where I left it 20 years ago. Some relistens allow for reevaluation. This didn't. It's just fine, and was just fine then, not really worth coming back to.

Cor-Crane Secret by Polvo
Jun 03 2025

Stealing the thoughts of another reviewer, I'm starting to notice a theme with some user picks in this 90s sludge/noise rock vein. This isn't better or worse than any of the others.

Up by Great Big Sea
Jun 04 2025

This was a left turn. Folk sea shanties? I don't know how to score stuff like this.

Pop by GAS
Jun 06 2025

This worked. Ambient noise is a nice departure. Not much other description I can give.

Under The Pink by Tori Amos
Jun 07 2025

She has her audience and I'm not it

10,000 gecs by 100 gecs
Jun 08 2025

Stupid, but catchy, produced to the point of absolute insanity. Don't know how to rank it.

Stranger In Town by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Jun 09 2025

This chest sounds classic. It has me thinking back to a time that I never even experienced. Taken as singles, I'm sure one could argue that they're overplayed and stale. But as an experience this is definitely propping up the genre.

Fully Completely by The Tragically Hip
Jun 10 2025

Catching up. This was not what I expected even though I thought I knew of the name. Not a bad listen.

Jun 11 2025

One of the most unique albums. One of the creepiest albums. An auditory analysis in memory loss and dementia. But I have no idea how to rate it. 3?

Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk
Jun 13 2025

I feel like I would have called this boring if I didn't bother to say "don't I know these guys"? Wikipedia told me I did but they dropped the 80s synth and invented post rock. Well, ok. Good on them.

Come On Come On by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Jun 15 2025

Awful, awful 90s AOR/pop/country

A Salty Dog by Procol Harum
Jun 17 2025

Solid themed Brit rock, sounds of it's era.

Old No. 1 by Guy Clark
Jun 18 2025

Old country is still a million times better than modern pop schlock country.

Alive 2007 by Daft Punk
Jun 19 2025

Wow. This might be the best way to experience Daft Punk. Much more exciting and improvisational, dynamic, and surprising, even when I enjoy some of their stuff on record.

Out Of Time by R.E.M.
Jun 20 2025

This is, for me, a stone cold classic. One of the 1st CDs I bought, and I still absolutely love it. One of my 2 favorite REM albums (Monster being the other one - and they couldn't be further apart in sound). They were in a groove here, and some of it may have aged a little poorly (Radio Song, Shiny Happy People) but they are catchy as anything, and they are held up by the absolutely beautiful melancholy of some of the other tracks. And that bass in Belong - yes please!

The Animal Years by Josh Ritter
Jun 21 2025

Good folky tunes. Literally never heard this name before.

Jun 22 2025

I don't know who these guys are. Is this a modern group? Do they have a DMB like following for funk/jazz fusion? Why does this vocalist not fit the band? More "guests" please. Also, I'm starting to resent the submitted list as people just plugging in the longest albums possible.

Stretch 2 by Arca
Jun 23 2025

Terrible noises

Pony Express Record by Shudder To Think
Jun 25 2025

Early post hardcore is very different from modern post hardcore. And this vocalist is on a completely different page then the rest of the band. It's kind of ridiculous actually.

Homogenic by Björk
Jun 26 2025

It is disgusting that another one of these albums got added

Pushin' Against a Stone by Valerie June
Jun 27 2025

Loved it! Perfect fit for the list. Might share this with my wife

I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers
Jun 29 2025

3 days, 3 solid picks. Enjoyed this one. Some solid modern folk/Americana

Nurture by Porter Robinson
Jun 30 2025

The best ambient album I've come across

Phantom Power by The Tragically Hip
Jul 01 2025

This is somewhere in the REM...slightly DMB vein with a harder edge and I am loving it.

Alexisonfire by Alexisonfire
Jul 02 2025

For me, not a classic by AOF, but excited to see it anyway. This gave George the spotlight rather than a balance with Dallas.

A Live One by Phish
Jul 04 2025

To the person who selected this, why do you hate me?

I Am by Earth, Wind & Fire
Jul 05 2025

Possibly better than the selection on the official list

Rip It Off by Times New Viking
Jul 06 2025

A lot of short bursts of distortion

Suzuki by Tosca
Jul 08 2025

Sure is a whole lot of ambient stuff on the user list. How are you supposed to distinguish this?

Portishead by Portishead
Jul 09 2025

no thanks. terrible, terrible vocals.

The Monitor by Titus Andronicus
Jul 10 2025

too long, and not exactly what I had hoped it would be.

Last Splash by The Breeders
Jul 11 2025

Bass heavy, of it's time for sure. Fast, easy listen

10,000 Days by TOOL
Jul 12 2025

Solid singles but not the best of their discography. I have a feeling every album will eventually be here.

Bloody Kisses by Type O Negative
Jul 13 2025

This band has always been pretty unique in their space

Jul 14 2025

Somewhere between Death Cab and the Pumpkins, but I didn't care for it.

Lemonade by Beyoncé
Jul 15 2025

I reviewed this...that's strange. Kendrick and Jack White remain the highlights.

Jul 17 2025

Whatever this was, basically a demo/mixtape of an artist I've never heard of, it was fun, lively, and fast.

22, A Million by Bon Iver
Jul 18 2025

Don't know this artist well but I'm sure this was a left turn. Some pieces worked better than others. At least it wasn't 90 minutes

Squeezing Out Sparks by Graham Parker
Jul 19 2025

Voice fits right between Petty and Costello but the song writing isn't there

Telefone by Noname
Jul 20 2025

A little slow for me

Discosis by Bran Van 3000
Jul 22 2025

Wild veering from one genre to the next, and from one singer to another. Interesting but long and tiring. This list is wearing on me.

Toxicity by System Of A Down
Jul 23 2025

This is unique and creative enough with a lot of showcase to talent that it outshines its pigeonholed genre.

Script Of The Bridge by The Chameleons
Jul 24 2025

So...the Cure? It's fine but boy is it familiar.

St. Jude by Courteeners
Jul 25 2025

This was fine

John Dawson Winter III by Johnny Winter
Jul 26 2025

When it comes down to it, this is what every single '70s classic rock album sounds like. This is it. In 35 minutes. And so I give this artist credit for distilling it down that quickly.

Peasant by Richard Dawson
Jul 27 2025

This was awful. Atonal, rambling garbage.

Don't Throw Stones by THE SPORTS
Jul 29 2025

The name immediately reminded me of Huey Lewis and the news. The sound isn't terribly far off from that.

Thunder And Consolation by New Model Army
Jul 30 2025

Obscure, random, British, 80s. Definitely in line with the main list.

Currents by Tame Impala
Jul 31 2025

Incredibly catchy. A bit of its time, sort of like MGMT, but thoroughly enjoyable.

In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson
Aug 02 2025

If chill is your thing, this is the album. It's front loaded though.

WE ARE by Jon Batiste
Aug 03 2025

Excellent, diverse, engaging, fun

Shack-man by Medeski, Martin & Wood
Aug 04 2025

Atonal tooting

GUTS by Olivia Rodrigo
Aug 05 2025

I'm not the audience. The topics are waaay juvenile for me, and single minded for sure. Leads to repetition in content but the music is surprisingly diverse as are her vocals. Just a few too many ballads.

Boxer by The National
Aug 07 2025

The vocals threw me at first but this was pretty solid

Romance by Fontaines D.C.
Aug 09 2025

I tried this a couple times and got nowhere with it. More misses than hits lately.

AmarElo by Emicida
Aug 10 2025

Noise that annoyed my daughter.

Afraid Of Sunlight by Marillion
Aug 12 2025

Old prog stuff. Good voice, went on too long.

Fashion Nugget by CAKE
Aug 13 2025

I could almost tip this to 5. This was a big one for me at a memorable time as a teen. It was incredibly unique to me, and the lead trumpet instrumentation incorporated into this sort of music was so cool to me as a player. Quirky, catchy, silly, fun. Ok, sure. Make it a 5.

Latin Mass by Os Mundi
Aug 14 2025

I do not understand the justification for putting this on the list.

Foxes in the Snow by Jason Isbell
Aug 15 2025

Not the best of Jason that I've heard as this strays a bit toward conventional country. But there's some real keepers here and I enjoyed it a lot.

Take to the Skies by Enter Shikari
Aug 16 2025

Better than I'll admit. When I was like 5, I have weird memories of kind of haunting harmonies in my sleep. I never knew where it came from. This album replicated that sound. Crazy. There's a bit of Welch post hardcore sound here, some grating, some enjoyable.

Stop Making Sense by Talking Heads
Aug 17 2025

It took me 4 listens on this one. They have some good tunes though and it holds up live. But this adds nothing to the list.

The Lioness by Songs: Ohia
Aug 18 2025

Not a thing grabbed me.

Korn by Korn
Aug 19 2025

This was cringe.

Aug 20 2025

I couldn't reconcile this as being the "Lady in Red" guy. And then suddenly, I could. Some of this is pretty out there.

Vs. by Pearl Jam
Aug 21 2025

This was a left turn from 10 but also more modern to my ears. Been a while.

Fear Inoculum by TOOL
Aug 22 2025

I had a feeling that this was going to be on the list like every other tool album. But it shouldn't have been. Because it commits the worst crime possible for a tool album. It's boring. It's overly long and it's just simply boring. Every song sounds the same.

The Fame by Lady Gaga
Aug 23 2025

I don't know if it's cheating, but the choice here should have been The Fame Monster. Not that this isn't a solid album, although it's front loaded. But the add-on that she completed is an all-timer for me.

Quadrophenia by The Who
Aug 25 2025

Maybe blasphemy, but I didn't enjoy this much other than the last track. I have to give credit for history though.

"Weird Al" Yankovic by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Aug 26 2025

You know, Weird Al has a place on the list. I dunno if this is the right album, but I get the sentiment.

TEKKNO by Electric Callboy
Aug 27 2025

Trashy, but fun

Stage Four by Touché Amoré
Aug 28 2025

This spoken screams wore thin, but apart from that I kind of got into this

Blade Runner by Vangelis
Aug 29 2025

Never saw the movie and I don't understand this pick

Autobiografia by Duncan Dhu
Aug 30 2025

This was too long but mellow and listenable

Argus by Wishbone Ash
Aug 31 2025

Some decent prog stuff

Triage by David Baerwald
Sep 02 2025

This did nothing for me

Emotional Mugger by Ty Segall
Sep 03 2025

This sounds like music Marc Maron would enjoy

Sunbather by Deafheaven
Sep 04 2025

What the hell man? 50 minutes of unintelligible screaming?

Chocolate Synthesizer by Boredoms
Sep 05 2025

I'm starting to think this user list is just an opportunity for trolling and I'm beginning to really be over this shit.

Yellow & Green by Baroness
Sep 06 2025

Double album may have been a stretch trying these guys out, but there's good stuff here to dig into.

Geogaddi by Boards of Canada
Sep 07 2025

A second needless long album from this group

Animals by Pink Floyd
Sep 08 2025

2nd best PF album...with only 3 songs

1, 2, Kung Fu! by Boy Azooga
Sep 09 2025

Actually, it didn't stick with me but in the moment I enjoyed it

Sep 10 2025

I hear a lot of praise for their diversity. This was diverse...like Weird Al is diverse?

Mouth Sounds by Neil Cicierega
Sep 11 2025

What a weird joke. Talent though

Promises by Floating Points
Sep 12 2025

Ambient jazz. As sparse as it gets.

Diamonds & Gasoline by Turnpike Troubadours
Sep 13 2025

Solid Americana country. Very much enjoyed most of this

Is Ellipsis by Psyche Origami
Sep 15 2025

I'm going to try and give this credit for being a throwback to a different era in its time, but for me it just all sounded the same.

No Balance Palace by Kashmir
Sep 17 2025

Started out promising but it only had one droning note and speed

Nail by Scraping Foetus off the Wheel
Sep 18 2025

It as terrible as the score would indicate, but dated and scatter shot 80s nonsense.

HELLYEAH by HELLYEAH
Sep 19 2025

I really outgrown this style of music, but I feel like even if I hadn't this would suck

Save Rock And Roll by Fall Out Boy
Sep 20 2025

Some fun songs, maybe short of a great album

Cleopatra by The Lumineers
Sep 21 2025

Not to my liking but ok

Witness by Modern Life Is War
Sep 23 2025

This kind of reminded me of something good (Rise Against) but it wasn't that.

Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030
Sep 24 2025

Del is cool and so is the production

II by Espers
Sep 25 2025

Game of Thrones type music

Ida Con Snock by Michael Hurley
Sep 27 2025

Some of these lyrics raised a random eyebrow but this was otherwise pretty flat and boring

Time's Up by Living Colour
Sep 29 2025

This seems significant but doesn't hold up, unfortunately.

You & I by Rita Ora
Sep 30 2025

Fine but boring modern pop

First Utterance by Comus
Oct 01 2025

Didn't strike me very much. At this point I have heard other similar folkish off center stuff. Maybe this came before?

Nia by Blackalicious
Oct 02 2025

Excellent MCs, production. They had me in the 1st 60 minutes. Then it got a little stale

Afrociberdelia by Chico Science
Oct 03 2025

Foreign rap/rock that went on too long

Continuum by John Mayer
Oct 04 2025

The man has hits, but he's so boring

Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
Oct 07 2025

Nearly a classic of my college years. A cool setup for a pop punk band with a violin, your standard nasally vocals, and some nostalgic lyrics. Holds up.

No Talking Just Head by The Heads
Oct 08 2025

This was something I thought would be cool, but ended up a mess. They got lost in the changeover in sounds in the 90s, and the guest vocals weren't that great.

Katamari Damacy by Various Artists
Oct 09 2025

I am more and more convinced everyday that the user list is simply trolling me

METAL FORTH by BABYMETAL
Oct 10 2025

This was tolerable for about a song. And then it became incredibly grating

Jaco Pastorius by Jaco Pastorius
Oct 11 2025

Boring Spanish bass jazz

The Midnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit
Oct 13 2025

Like Biffyclyro if they tamed themselves down. Not terrible.

Revolution by Q65
Oct 14 2025

60s-ish stuff. Interesting at times.

Brand New Eyes by Paramore
Oct 15 2025

Not their best, but a good pick.

Oct 16 2025

If I can step outside my own cringe, there is obviously some talent here. But wow. This definitely isn't for everyone.

Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon
Oct 18 2025

Maybe this one's on me, because it seems to be well liked. I just thought this was weird.

News at 11 by Cat System Corp.
Oct 19 2025

One and done listen. I wanted to feel the concept, but it failed

Only God Was Above Us by Vampire Weekend
Oct 20 2025

Somehow better than their debut but also less memorable

Bon Iver by Bon Iver
Oct 21 2025

Ambient, well-written. That last song sounded like Christopher Cross.

Black Devil Disco Club by Black Devil Disco Club
Oct 22 2025

Kind of strange electronic, yes leaning on disco. Not quite what I was expecting, but listenable.

Symbolic by Death
Oct 24 2025

Just like 80s thrash, but with a growler

Spinvis by Spinvis
Oct 26 2025

Challenging listen, this was. Foreign language, spacey instrumentals, kind of harsh vocals

One Time for All Time by 65daysofstatic
Oct 27 2025

Rawkus, energetic, and dark. Pretty moody instrumentals maintained engagement.

Get To Heaven by Everything Everything
Oct 28 2025

The quality of this didn't hold through if from start to finish, but it was definitely an interesting album with some decent songs. It seemed almost like a modern take on Talking Heads but with some pretty dark and politically themed lyrics.

Singles by Future Islands
Oct 29 2025

The single was there, and it's a keeper. But the rest of the album didn't follow through.

Fly by Yoko Ono
Oct 30 2025

F this and the troll it rode in on

World Of Echo by Arthur Russell
Nov 01 2025

More lo-fi stuff. Engaging but not repeatable

When Smoke Rises by Mustafa
Nov 02 2025

This reminded me of some R&B my kids listen to. Solid voice but his affect gets stale.

Highway Prayers by Billy Strings
Nov 03 2025

I'm gonna say this was well-crafted and the guy likes pot. Yep, those are my takeaways.

Deep Down Happy by Sports Team
Nov 04 2025

Brash, punchy, and forgettable.

Oceanic by ISIS
Nov 05 2025

Instrumentals are solid if a bit slow. Vocals aren't my thing

St. Louis To Liverpool by Chuck Berry
Nov 06 2025

He was trying desperately to make a comeback on his gimmick here. This shouldn't be on the list.

Gordon by Barenaked Ladies
Nov 07 2025

Production on this was hollow, they sound too jokey but flat at the same time. I didn't like this.

Uncovered by Zamilska
Nov 09 2025

Like NIN instrumentals, but more techno. S'ok.

Body Talk by Robyn
Nov 10 2025

Solid Europop with better singles.

The Mantle by Agalloch
Nov 11 2025

This is likely worth a second spin.

Wet Leg by Wet Leg
Nov 12 2025

I wanted to like this more than I liked it

Sunset Mission by Bohren & Der Club Of Gore
Nov 13 2025

Dark, slow jazz. Both kind of cool to hear a modern spin, yet still unbearably boring

Nov 14 2025

A dated, slightly knock off, modern rock sound. Unique for this list, but not great.

Penguin Eggs by Nic Jones
Nov 15 2025

This was just so, so terrible

How To Be A Human Being by Glass Animals
Nov 16 2025

Indie pop with a defined sound and at least a few good tunes

Y Ahora Qué? by Reincidentes
Nov 17 2025

Spanish punk? Don't often get into such a genre. Well added.

Circles by Mac Miller
Nov 18 2025

This was slow, dark, included very little rap, and was...boring.

Nov 20 2025

Hit and miss. A bit disappointing considering how much I enjoyed pieces of it.

Cold Fact by Rodríguez
Nov 25 2025

Now I release the Black Keys straight you stole their sound from 40 years prior

Modal Soul by Nujabes
Nov 26 2025

Very cool jazz rap

Ram by Paul McCartney
Nov 27 2025

This is fine but I don't see a need for it on the list

Auri by Auri
Nov 29 2025

Game of thrones music. A bit dramatic overall

Moa Anbessa by Getatchew Mekurya
Nov 30 2025

This was a cool collabs of worlds

GLOW ON by Turnstile
Dec 02 2025

Up my alley but somehow not the standout I'd expect with it being added to the list.

One Life by Malibu
Dec 04 2025

Why the need for more ambience?

Milo Goes to College by Descendents
Dec 05 2025

This was definitive for some friends of mine. It's my first time through. I feel like I missed it by not hearing it in my youth because now it doesn't seem special

Pinkerton by Weezer
Dec 07 2025

When the oddball nerd group becomes the slightly creepy nerd group. Still, this is a classic.

The Impossible Kid by Aesop Rock
Dec 08 2025

Korn graphics, white rapper with a weird affection. Solid rhymes though

Slip by Quicksand
Dec 09 2025

Real old school post hardcore. Respect, cool sound, but not repeatable much

Erratic Cinematic by Gerry Cinnamon
Dec 10 2025

This is nothing if not always interesting. I like.

LUX by ROSALÍA
Dec 11 2025

I don't get it.

Geography by Tom Misch
Dec 14 2025

Jazz instrumentals, pop vocals, cool outcome

To Be Kind by Swans
Dec 16 2025

To quote another review I offered, "no, no, no, no, no, no."

RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé
Dec 17 2025

More cohesive song structure than other albums she has. Some keepers

Smell No Evil by Ookla The Mok
Dec 18 2025

A joke of a pick, has to be. Campy songs about monkeys for an hour? What the hell?

Reconstruction Site by The Weakerthans
Dec 19 2025

Ge,, a slightly more sincere Ookla the Mok

Beautiful Midnight by Matthew Good Band
Dec 20 2025

old sounding grunge, ok I suppose but not notible.

Wildflowers by Tom Petty
Dec 21 2025

My first Petty, the best Petty, him opening the door on the 2nd half of his career. Absolute classic.

Has A Good Home by Final Fantasy
Dec 22 2025

Indy songs with violins. A snoozer

Six by Mansun
Dec 23 2025

Muse-ish. Not bad but the vocals wear on me

Diamond Jubilee by Cindy Lee
Dec 24 2025

Lofi, 50s and 60s inspired, kinda cool stuff, just goes on too long

Crystal Castles by Crystal Castles
Dec 25 2025

More hyper electropop. Too much stimulation

Alopecia by WHY?
Dec 28 2025

I see this was the straw that broke the camel's back for one user...and I get it, given the poor quality and unending nature of the user list, but this wasn't the specific hill to die on. It's not too bad - kind of similar to 21 Pilots.

HEY WHAT by Low
Dec 29 2025

Here's an example of a band I want to love based on the backstory...but this is not for me.

Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Dec 30 2025

Probably a contender for the true list. I can respect the talent but don't love the result.

Pulse by Pink Floyd
Dec 31 2025

They seem awesome live but this is just too long.

Transmissions by STARSET
Jan 01 2026

Did someone want to include 30 Seconds to Mars but figured they'd get hate for Leto? Cause this is bargain bin 2000's space/numetal rock.

City Of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold
Jan 03 2026

LOL, what a throwback, and this was fun.

Nearer My God by Foxing
Jan 04 2026

I don't know what to do with this? Musically I am sooo vibing with it, but the vocalist just sounds weak and even screechy at times.

Odyssey Number Five by Powderfinger
Jan 05 2026

This was pleasant and cool for the time spent. Couple keepers.

Stella by Yello
Jan 06 2026

As 80s as 80s can get. Yuck.

The Hypnogogue by The Church
Jan 07 2026

Great. 80s U2 in 2023. Another strike out.

Only Death is Real by Stray From The Path
Jan 08 2026

Modern metal, somewhat post-hardcorish leaning numetal. Vocals are loathsome.

Speak for Yourself by Imogen Heap
Jan 09 2026

Hide and seek was definitely an anomaly. Layers of vocals, strings, keys, and boredom.

Psychic by DARKSIDE
Jan 10 2026

Instrumental industrial with some beats. Annoying keys. Not a winner.

BABYMETAL by BABYMETAL
Jan 11 2026

Kpop meets death metal for the 2nd time. It's...a choice.

Piano Bar by Charly García
Jan 12 2026

This was kinda cool. 80s Spanish rock that had a unique feel

Canciones 1989-2013 by Extremoduro
Jan 13 2026

This may be the very 1st (ok, maybe 2nd) album that I just won't finish. It's the principal. F whoever picked this one. First of all, it's a compilation, so it shouldn't have been approved. 2nd, it's 3.5 hours of Spanish music. F aaaalllll the way off.

Stormcock by Roy Harper
Jan 14 2026

The front half of Me and My Woman is worth the price of admission.

Z by My Morning Jacket
Jan 16 2026

An easy, kind of cool listen.

Images and Words by Dream Theater
Jan 17 2026

Not an easy listen, compared to yesterday. Some cool, classic prog here though. But it does sound slightly dated.

Keep It like a Secret by Built To Spill
Jan 18 2026

Pop and space rock with a vocalist who annoys me. I'm left indifferent.

Jan 19 2026

Muse is cool for about 5 minutes. This album is longer than 5 minutes.

Take It From The Man by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Jan 20 2026

This feels 40 years older than it is. Some old school, psychedelic, jammy stuff.

The Simple Plan by August is Falling
Jan 21 2026

This started really rough but won me over. It's ragged and raw but it's got an appeal

California by Mr. Bungle
Jan 22 2026

Less accessible Patton is still a Patton showcase

Inside by Bo Burnham
Jan 23 2026

This is of such a specific time that it's gonna be hard to understand in another few years. In the moment, it was a classic. Outside of that, it is so bizarre, rambling, and just confusing

A.M. by Wilco
Jan 24 2026

Ripping from Petty. By the numbers.

Broken Social Scene by Broken Social Scene
Jan 25 2026

This must be ahead of it's time because it sounds like every indie band from 2013...mixed with some Radiohead. Not bad.

TRON: Legacy by Daft Punk
Jan 26 2026

I have absolutely no understanding of why this would be needed on the list.

Barafundle by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
Jan 27 2026

Some sort of beatles-esque carnival old-timey stuff. Okay then.

Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road
Jan 28 2026

Americana with a lot of...sax? This one started out strange but there's some powerful stuff buried within.

Hello Rockview by Less Than Jake
Feb 01 2026

Generic pop/ska/punk in a 90s vein. Doesn't need to be here.

30 Something by Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine
Feb 02 2026

This was not what I thought it would be

The Grass Is Blue by Dolly Parton
Feb 03 2026

Trying to learn the difference between country and bluegrass

Tomorrow Belongs To Me by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Feb 04 2026

Some sort of weird blues that didn't hold up

Neon Golden by The Notwist
Feb 08 2026

Ugh, this is like even more boring Death Cab

August And Everything After by Counting Crows
Feb 09 2026

Good lord, I knew almost every lyric how? This is...somehow a classic. I blew my own mind.

Reachin' by Digable Planets
Feb 10 2026

This just went on too long

Slapstick by Slapstick
Feb 14 2026

Incredibly generic ska

Norther by Ex-Easter Island Head
Feb 15 2026

Ambient music. Crazy how much this pops up. Hard to assess

Diorama by Silverchair
Feb 16 2026

Hashtag not my SIlverchair

Almoraima by Paco de Lucía
Feb 17 2026

Spanish guitar noodling. Then more Spanish guitar noodling. He's a good noodler.

When It Falls by Zero 7
Feb 18 2026

I kept looking to the guest vocalists to make this space/lounge/jazz/trippy vibe catch my interest. They didn't. But I did find out Sia's been around a lot longer than a decade. Crazy.

Up To Here by The Tragically Hip
Feb 19 2026

Cool vocals, felt groovy for a bit but then got stale. Worth the listen.

Walls of Jericho by Helloween
Feb 20 2026

Nah. Corny hair/thrash/trash metal. Soooo dated.

The Decline by NOFX
Feb 21 2026

Cool concept, but they just stitched a bunch of songs together. Theme is timely though.

Temple of Thought by Poets of the Fall
Feb 23 2026

This started out really strong but drifted into Euro-orchestra rock territory.

For All Happy Endings by David & The Citizens
Feb 24 2026

The most forgettable indie movie soundtrack you've ever heard.

Music by 311
Feb 25 2026

An odd choice from 311 for the list. Self-titled or Transistor would have been a better choice.

Deadwing by Porcupine Tree
Feb 26 2026

At this rate, I've apparently heard this band like 3+ times on the list and I don't recall a second of it.

The Ideal Crash by dEUS
Feb 27 2026

Points for a Belgian band...1st on the list? Ok. Now I've heard a Belgian band.

The Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats
Feb 28 2026

Nothing else matters beyond the nerdy, nasally voice I cannot get past.

Transient by Gaelle
Mar 01 2026

I hate that above everything else, this is boring. Too slow, too sparse, not diversified in sound.

Feed The Animals by Girl Talk
Mar 02 2026

5er - coming from an aspiring DJ, this is greatness.

This Land by Gary Clark Jr.
Mar 03 2026

Dude's got chops. This was cool.

Okonokos by My Morning Jacket
Mar 04 2026

They aren't better live. The little interest I had, drained by this somewhat exhausting listen

Psychic Warfare by Clutch
Mar 05 2026

Honestly, better than I would have anticipated

Mar 06 2026

I listened to it all and I still don't know what it is. Finger picking guitar, lots of old timey piano, sometimes some crooning and jazz?

Stupid Dream by Porcupine Tree
Mar 07 2026

Oh look, another one. Add it to the pile.

Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars
Mar 08 2026

She has an awesome voice

Thank Christ for the Bomb by The Groundhogs
Mar 09 2026

First of the 60s acid protest rock I've found on the user list. Kinda cool

Chuck by Sum 41
Mar 14 2026

This holds up incredibly well. There is much more here than the pop punk they are known for. Metal leanings of this work amazingly and probably put this band at its peak with this album.

The Colour And The Shape by Foo Fighters
Mar 16 2026

Easily 5 star. Classic from start to finish, all-time singles, still their best album.

The Italian Flag by Prolapse
Mar 17 2026

Interesting combination of punk and slower melody.

Friend by Rozi Plain
Mar 18 2026

more twee. I don't like twee.

Paid In Full by Eric B. & Rakim
Mar 19 2026

As important as it is, some hiphop just doesn't age well. Kinda like 80s synth.

The Empyrean by John Frusciante
Mar 21 2026

This was so RHCP-esque. lol

Crimson by Edge Of Sanity
Mar 23 2026

Somewhat engaging dark/black metal

Repetition by Unwound
Mar 24 2026

Wall of sound hardcore/punk. Tough sustained listen

Sparkle In The Finish by The Ike Reilly Assassination
Mar 25 2026

This like, could have been great...at some point in time. College radioish Fun Lovin Criminalsish, it's pops here and there.

Life Goes On by Carla Bley
Mar 28 2026

More piano based jazz/interlude type music. It passes the time.

Relationship Of Command by At the Drive-In
Mar 29 2026

Almost definitive. I've tried and while I understand it, I don't feel it.

London 0 Hull 4 by The Housemartins
Apr 01 2026

This sounds like another 80s band that I just can't put my finger on. This is the kind of generic British 80s stuff that cluttered up the main list. It was fine but didn't need to be here.

Ruby Vroom by Soul Coughing
Apr 04 2026

Honestly, this was just pretty darn annoying.

Apr 06 2026

Filtered vocals, old 90s sounding synth beats, this is British to the core and sounds way older than it is.

Check Your Head by Beastie Boys
Apr 08 2026

I didn't like this one, compared to some of their other stuff.

Holy Diver by Dio
Apr 09 2026

Pretty fun, honestly

Blackwater Park by Opeth
Apr 11 2026

There's a reputation for this album in the black metal world. I'll take it on that and the diversity that this is a quality representation of the genre, but this wasn't for me

Older by Lizzy McAlpine
Apr 12 2026

Twee Gracey Abrams

Prelude to Ecstasy by The Last Dinner Party
Apr 14 2026

Maybe worth a second spin? Weird Brit band straight from the 80s but something's there

Flood by They Might Be Giants
Apr 15 2026

I don't understand this weird band.

His 'N' Hers by Pulp
Apr 16 2026

An "Empire Records" -type Brit band

Cracker Island by Gorillaz
Apr 17 2026

I can't believe how good this was

Artaud by Pescado Rabioso
Apr 19 2026

Spanish 70s rock

Shout At The Devil by Mötley Crüe
Apr 20 2026

This sounds like exactly what you think it does.

Blonde by Frank Ocean
Apr 22 2026

Vibed with about a third of this

Fancy Blue by Tywanna Jo Baskette
Apr 23 2026

Is she trying to sound weird on purpose? This is some modern day Paula Cole stuff

Funky Kingston by Toots & The Maytals
Apr 24 2026

This is some good stuff! I'll say it...I enjoy it over Marley.

Home, Like Noplace Is There by The Hotelier
Apr 26 2026

Some moody emo-ish stuff, some is a bit rough but there's a couple winners here.

Demon Days by Gorillaz
Apr 27 2026

lesser Gorillaz. Nothing here for me but the singles.

2 by Mac DeMarco
Apr 28 2026

melodies are terrible

Artpop by Lady Gaga
Apr 29 2026

lesser Gaga

Word Gets Around by Stereophonics
Apr 30 2026

Singles soundtrack? vocals are a bit more raw and cool

Rainbow Brain by GRiZ
May 01 2026

I'll revisit this for some dj remix beds

Elk-Lake Serenade by Hayden
May 02 2026

I feel like my non-existent expectations were missed

Quebec by Ween
May 03 2026

Nope, Ween doesn't capture me

The Livelong Day by Lankum
May 04 2026

Ok, this is some cool genre music. GOT vibes

Tindersticks by Tindersticks
May 05 2026

Nick Cave without the charisma

Flying Beagle by Himiko Kikuchi
May 06 2026

This got on my nerves real quick

Discipline by King Crimson
May 07 2026

Please make the prog stop

Joanne by Lady Gaga
May 08 2026

Lot of Gaga on this list, but really the best Gaga is light dance hits.

endin on a high by Slim Krusty
May 09 2026

This might be the most annoying album I've ever heard.

Black Celebration by Depeche Mode
May 11 2026

I have nothing against Depeche Mode but their output all seems interchangeable to me

Shakespeare My Butt... by Lowest of the Low
May 13 2026

A lot of dumb things here to be irritated by. Right in the vein of Spin Docs/Barenaked Ladies and it's such a dated sound.

Flower Boy by Tyler, The Creator
May 14 2026

This is challenging stuff but even still, not to my tastes.

Donuts by J Dilla
May 15 2026

This is a tossed together mix of unfinished ideas but it's fun and flies by.

Roadhouse 01 by Allan Rayman
May 16 2026

Everlast? Is that you all warmed over, Everlast?

Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode
May 17 2026

I'm going to go ahead and say there's too much Depeche Mode on the list. And am I the only one who prefers their latter day albums?

The Fool by Bladee
May 19 2026

What was that ADD autotuned hyperpop album that was already on the list? The 10000gecs? This is virtually identical. 3 minutes of this and I'm good.

Dear You by Jawbreaker
May 21 2026

I wanted this album to be as good as everyone says it is. It wasn't bad, though.

Moanin' by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
May 22 2026

It's jazz. Exactly what you think of when "jazz" is mentioned.

Zaireeka by The Flaming Lips
May 23 2026

At least it's not the Miley/Flaming Lips album?

Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt
May 24 2026

The drop off in quality here between singles and non-singles is staggering. Sorry, No Doubt. I always suspected I wasn't missing anything.

Jane Doe by Converge
May 25 2026

I simply couldn't tolerate this enough to sit through it. I tapped. Sorry.

New York by Lou Reed
May 26 2026

Dylanesque sing talking, but the rock n' roll is strong.

Espaloian by Itoiz
May 27 2026

Dated, foreign language, I'm not getting much from this.

Silent Shout by The Knife
May 29 2026

Songwriting: great. Execution: leaving much to be desired. Can we get some covers similar to Royal Teeth's Heartbeats?

Deceit by This Heat
May 30 2026

I did not understand this and it also didn't capture my attention. If it was purely improvised jamming, that would explain a lot.

May 31 2026

I'm going to relisten to this because it really piqued my curiosity. Pulls heavily from glam and other classic forms of rock, pretty engaging too.

Untrue by Burial
Jun 02 2026

I don't understand the appeal of electronic music like this. For background, I suppose it was just fine.

The Phantom Of The Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Jun 04 2026

A classic that took me back. The themes do become a bit redundant but I enjoyed digging this out.

Jun 05 2026

Probably influential in the 90s but not my stuff.

Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich
Jun 06 2026

I think it's what it's supposed to be, classical-type music, but the more modern minimalist genre. Bordering on repetitive, but calming and a solid example of this type of music.

The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails
Jun 07 2026

For me, the best of NIN. This is more than a mood, it's a state of being.

Pink by Boris
Jun 08 2026

This sounded like the band was perpetually performing the outro of a song, over and over.

Addicted by Devin Townsend Project
Jun 09 2026

Surprisingly cool pop metal with some good melody.

Nimrod by Green Day
Jun 11 2026

This isn't my favorite Green Day album but it is their most diverse, which is something that is rare with this band. Always enjoyed it, and it has a few of my favorite songs within, including the Stray Cat Strut riff in Hitchin a Ride. The video for Redundant rules, too.

Shibuboshi by SHIBUSASHIRAZU
Jun 12 2026

Imagine my shock when this was very brassy jazz.

Breakfast In America by Supertramp
Jun 13 2026

Endearing, and at times classic songs, but the sound is certainly dates in a very 70s way.

Separation Sunday by The Hold Steady
Jun 14 2026

Dude sounds like he's drunk on record, rambling over Springsteen instrumentals. So that's a mood.

Mezzanine by Massive Attack
Jun 15 2026

English 90s trip hop. Is this one of the most overly represented genres on the list?

Silent Hill 2 by Akira Yamaoka
Jun 16 2026

Video game soundtrack?

Purgatory by Tyler Childers
Jun 17 2026

It's like an alternate future in country music. It's current, but it isn't pop influenced, nor is it Americana. It's a throwback to old school bluegrass. Competent, listenable.

Fantastic Planet by Failure
Jun 19 2026

Source material for APC and some underlying influences. Somewhat boring though.

Dead Elvis by Death In Vegas
Jun 20 2026

Trip hop is not for me.

Shallow Bed by Dry the River
Jun 21 2026

In a word: lovely.

Shatter Me by Lindsey Stirling
Jun 24 2026

Kind of cool to focus on a modern interpretation of a featured classical instrument, but it needed more vocals, and not numetal.

The Crimson Idol by W.A.S.P.
Jun 26 2026

Like Def Leppard, better than it has any right to be.

Lost Horizons by Lemon Jelly
Jun 27 2026

This ran long but was pretty good, especially for being "electronic" although it's more of a sampling of random genres and sounds than your typical electronica.

Twilight Override by Jeff Tweedy
Jun 28 2026

I threw in the towel. As a rule, there shouldn't be current (<1 year old) stuff on this list. I've seen exceptions and have even been impressed by some even though the lasting impact is unknown and that's what the list is supposed to be. But a triple album that's flat out boring? I swear this shit gets added to torture participants.

For Those I Love by For Those I Love
Jun 29 2026

It's The Streets' Irish cousin with more beat poetry and harsh accents.

Panorama by Hällas
Jun 30 2026

Modern prog rock that sounds straight out of the 70s. They're vamping on America/Kansas territory.

Designer by Aldous Harding
Jul 01 2026

Jack Johnson meets Joni Mitchell? Smooth and calming.

Never Too Much by Luther Vandross
Jul 02 2026

Unexplored territory in this list. Worth the listen.

Spirit Phone by Lemon Demon
Jul 07 2026

Truly bizarre new wave

Dreamboat Annie by Heart
Jul 08 2026

This was more...60s folk influenced...than I expected. Couple classics though

ross. by Low Roar
Jul 12 2026

It just crawls too much.

Who Killed Amanda Palmer by Amanda Palmer
Jul 13 2026

Enjoyed well written songs with a unique sound until I read the background on her, which is yuck

Science Fiction by Brand New
Jul 14 2026

Underrated last album, I pull this out for fall fire pit nights.

Maior Abandonado by Barão Vermelho
Jul 17 2026

80s Crowded House/Billy Joel in foreign language

The Glow, Pt. 2 by The Microphones
Jul 19 2026

I don't understand the appeal of this. Very lofi, few melodies.

[Angry Noises] by Ciśnienie
Jul 24 2026

This is dark, a hard listen, but it rewards the investment. Challenging modern post-hardcore.

Voodoo by D'Angelo
Jul 26 2026

Actually pretty smooth, if a little long.

Civilisation by Kero Kero Bonito
Jul 27 2026

Not for me at all. Megaman music

You Turn Me On by Beat Happening
Jul 28 2026

This was a very slow grower.

Nu Delhi by Bloodywood
Jul 30 2026

Dear god no.

Bring It On by Gomez
Jul 31 2026

Bluesy, unique, and I got through it.

Loss Of Life by MGMT
Aug 02 2026

They settled into something that doesn't hold up to my first impressions...very 80s oriented. Reminds me of The Killers transformation. Not bad, but not for me.

Ultravisitor by Squarepusher
Aug 03 2026

This is a great representation of the things I hate. EDM, meandering, slow, with no destination. haha noises

Aim and Ignite by fun.
Aug 05 2026

This guy loves Freddie Mercury and pop. This guy annoys me trying to pull off both.

Hi Fi Way by You Am I
Aug 06 2026

Black Crowes-ish 90s rock with good production.

Person Pitch by Panda Bear
Aug 07 2026

Samples...samples everywhere. Honestly, this is a skill, but not for an hour.

Diamond Mine by King Creosote
Aug 08 2026

Indie, folk, instrumental for much of it. Pretty stuff.

Crazy Rhythms by The Feelies
Aug 09 2026

At first I thought it was a modern throwback, but it's just more 80s English new wave. They insist upon themselves. And while part of it is merited, but becomes overbearing.

Field Music by Field Music
Aug 10 2026

A bit low key, 70s-influenced, not a bad listen.

Little Criminals by Randy Newman
Aug 11 2026

We get it, he sings with snark and irony.

Red by King Crimson
Aug 12 2026

I'm just gonna admit this band isn't for me. Prog probably isn't for me.

The Mollusk by Ween
Aug 13 2026

Weird band stays weird. I suppose it isn't supposed to be taken seriously.

Pirates Choice by Orchestra Baobab
Aug 14 2026

Cuban influencing? Fine as a short listen. Wouldn't return to this.

Whale Music by Rheostatics
Aug 15 2026

Quirk and Canada...you would think BNL but this is more ethereal and waaaay more quirky. No thanks.

All Born Screaming by St. Vincent
Aug 16 2026

Much of this is very listenable and danceable. The most critical note I have is that the cover is, in fact, not a horse.

Scenery by Ryo Fukui
Aug 17 2026

Having been ignorant of Japanese jazz, this is good. Smooth and easy.

choke enough by Oklou
Aug 18 2026

Hyperpop, featuring another brand new add on this list...it was fine for a listen but seems souless

Jinkougaku by ZUTOMAYO
Aug 21 2026

This felt like fake music from a video game. This was terrible

Complete Recordings by Black Tambourine
Aug 22 2026

How can you be mad at a 24 minute album? I'd be all over this, but the vocal production choices bothered me so. Waaaaay in the background

Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Aug 23 2026

I see why it was added, but 2 hours is such a slog

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