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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind) | 5 | 2.98 | +2.02 |
| Car Wheels On A Gravel Road | 5 | 2.99 | +2.01 |
| Roger the Engineer | 5 | 3.11 | +1.89 |
| Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde | 5 | 3.13 | +1.87 |
| Pyromania | 5 | 3.13 | +1.87 |
| Live 1966 (The Royal Albert Hall Concert) | 5 | 3.15 | +1.85 |
| Blood, Sweat & Tears | 5 | 3.16 | +1.84 |
| Frampton Comes Alive | 5 | 3.19 | +1.81 |
| Chicago Transit Authority | 5 | 3.2 | +1.8 |
| Here, My Dear | 5 | 3.21 | +1.79 |
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| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| The Number Of The Beast | 1 | 3.59 | -2.59 |
| ...And Justice For All | 1 | 3.43 | -2.43 |
| Channel Orange | 1 | 3.31 | -2.31 |
| British Steel | 1 | 3.3 | -2.3 |
| Ace of Spades | 1 | 3.29 | -2.29 |
| System Of A Down | 1 | 3.26 | -2.26 |
| Loveless | 1 | 3.17 | -2.17 |
| Dig Your Own Hole | 1 | 3.11 | -2.11 |
| Sister | 1 | 3.02 | -2.02 |
| Fever Ray | 1 | 2.99 | -1.99 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Beatles | 7 | 5 |
| Led Zeppelin | 5 | 5 |
| David Bowie | 7 | 4.71 |
| Stevie Wonder | 4 | 5 |
| Bob Dylan | 7 | 4.43 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 3 | 5 |
| The Doors | 3 | 5 |
| The Rolling Stones | 5 | 4.4 |
| Pink Floyd | 4 | 4.5 |
| Marvin Gaye | 3 | 4.67 |
| Paul Simon | 3 | 4.67 |
| R.E.M. | 3 | 4.67 |
| Queen | 3 | 4.67 |
| Nirvana | 2 | 5 |
| Van Morrison | 2 | 5 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 2 | 5 |
| Willie Nelson | 2 | 5 |
| Prince | 2 | 5 |
| Johnny Cash | 2 | 5 |
| The Police | 2 | 5 |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 2 | 5 |
| Aretha Franklin | 2 | 5 |
| Elton John | 2 | 5 |
| Fleetwood Mac | 2 | 5 |
| The Who | 4 | 4.25 |
| Public Enemy | 3 | 4.33 |
| Radiohead | 5 | 4 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Public Image Ltd. | 2 | 1 |
| Motörhead | 2 | 1.5 |
| Scott Walker | 2 | 1.5 |
| Slipknot | 2 | 1.5 |
| Sepultura | 2 | 1.5 |
| Sonic Youth | 5 | 2.2 |
| Metallica | 3 | 2 |
| My Bloody Valentine | 3 | 2 |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 4 | 2.25 |
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| Artist | Ratings |
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| Megadeth | 4, 1 |
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Björk
3/5
Seems like Bjork is singing her emotions which so that you feel her music rather than just hear it.
4 likes
The Byrds
3/5
Was mostly good although the remastered edition had a lot of psychedelic instrumentals
2 likes
Blood, Sweat & Tears
5/5
I am a big fan of the Jazz/Rock bands of this era and BST is one of the best
2 likes
Depeche Mode
5/5
Absolute classic of the 80's (and one of my wife's favorite albums). Distinctive style
2 likes
Kanye West
3/5
I am not a Kanye fan but this was mostly good.
1 likes
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Metallica
1/5
It was typical Metallica. Fairly repetitive with occasional frenzied guitar riffs. I like some of their stuff but not really this.
Alanis Morissette
5/5
Amazing album. Her vocals are incredible on this and the emotions are palpable.
Garbage
4/5
This was a cool album with some really interesting guitar work and awesome vocals by Shirley Manson
Eels
5/5
Great album. I listened to it multiple times that day.
Jamiroquai
4/5
Beatles
5/5
It's the Beatles, so always amazing, quirky, and innovative.
Judas Priest
1/5
No, just no
Count Basie & His Orchestra
4/5
Cool jazz album. I enjoyed it although it wasn't my favorite style of jazz
Janelle Monáe
4/5
She has an amazing voice and I really enjoyed the more upbeat songs.
The Modern Lovers
3/5
Some cool tunes, didn't realize this was out in 1976 which was earlier than I thought
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Classic Sinatra. Very chill and cool sound.
The B-52's
4/5
Sounds like the soundtrack for my memories of college parties. A fun album from one of the many bands that came out of Athens, Georgia in the early 80's.
Donald Fagen
3/5
Very chill laid back style but it brought back memories of that time.
Iron Maiden
1/5
Not really my favorite genre
Motörhead
2/5
Marvin Gaye
5/5
Classic smooth sound
John Coltrane
4/5
The Jam
4/5
Classic early 80's British sound. I always liked thier other album 'The Gift' which I am more familiar with
Arrested Development
3/5
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Hendrix is amazing.
Various Artists
4/5
Great Christmas album. I wish it had popped up on the list a couple weeks ago (before Christmas).
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
This was interesting but not sure if I would listen to it again.
Eminem
4/5
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would .
Jurassic 5
4/5
I enjoyed this even though it's really not in my wheelhouse. It was a cool diversion from my usual fare.
My Bloody Valentine
3/5
Kinda monotonous but an interesting sound
4/5
Cool album. Wasn't familiar with this band but will probably listen to them again.
Nirvana
5/5
Great album with interesting versions of their songs
Grateful Dead
5/5
Classic Dead album. I always liked their sound.
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers
4/5
Some really cool blues. really enjoyed this.
Kate Bush
4/5
She has a different sound. I was always a fan of 'Wuthering Heights' but had never listened to any of her other albums.
The Damned
2/5
Stereotypical early British punk sound. Was an interesting listen but not sure I would go for it again.
Stan Getz
3/5
Cool sound. I enjoyed this. It was chill and stimulating at the same time.
Goldfrapp
2/5
It had a cool sound but nothing really stood out for me.
The Pharcyde
5/5
I really enjoyed this, had some great beats and was funny and inventive.
Billie Holiday
2/5
Not my favorite Billie Holiday album.
The 13th Floor Elevators
4/5
This would make an excellent soundtrack for a 1960's movie. Some really good riffs
Anita Baker
2/5
A good album but not really a great one
The Specials
4/5
Fun, upbeat music. Memories of the 80's.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
So much 90's flashbacks.
Carpenters
4/5
Karen had a beautiful voice, some of the first music I remember
Peter Tosh
4/5
Classic Reggae sound. Haven't heard this album in a long time and really enjoyed it. Such a summer vibe.
Super Furry Animals
3/5
Some unusual sounds but it works
Bobby Womack
3/5
Serious 70's R&B sound. I enjoyed it but it wasn't really exceptional.
Elvis Costello
4/5
Have always love Elvis Costello. Great album
The Kinks
4/5
Very cool earlier Kinks sound.
Elvis Costello
3/5
Some cool tunes but not my favorite Elvis Costello album
Mariah Carey
3/5
Was actually a bit surprised by this album. Had never listened to it and it was better then i thought.
Incredible Bongo Band
4/5
Really cool sounds. Was unexpected fun
Terence Trent D'Arby
4/5
A very good album.
Van Morrison
5/5
Amazingly chill album. One of my favorite albums to listen to on a Friday evening while chilling.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
It's Led Zeppelin II, do I really have to say more?
The Smiths
3/5
The Smiths have a distinctive sound that is evident throughout this album.
The War On Drugs
3/5
I liked their sound but I didn't really hear anything distinctive.
Erykah Badu
4/5
Amazing voice. Had never listened to much of her work and really enjoyed this
Beatles
5/5
Absolutely one of the classics of music.
Meat Loaf
5/5
Wonderful album. Had listened to it recently due to his death.
Abdullah Ibrahim
3/5
This was a chill jazz album. Might listen to it again when in the mood for this sound.
D'Angelo
3/5
This was better than expected. Was not familiar with it before.
Kraftwerk
4/5
Some interesting beats although much of it sounded like the soundtrack to automation videos
David Bowie
5/5
The more I listen to Bowie, the more I enjoy his music.
Michael Jackson
5/5
Amazing album on the heels of disco. People thought he would never match the success of this album.
Randy Newman
4/5
Fun songs about the American Experience with a satirical bent.
Little Simz
4/5
Knew nothing about this artist but enjoyed this music.
Solange
2/5
I was impressed by her voice but didn't really like the songs.
Rod Stewart
3/5
Classic Rod Stewart sound. Really solid album.
Taylor Swift
4/5
She is very talented but this is not really my thing but I have great respect for her.
Weather Report
4/5
Very cool jazz album that I had almost forgotten about.
Guns N' Roses
5/5
Absolute classic rock album. They were so huge for a while.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Wonderful album. Great vocals.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Great writer. I like some of his material but wasn’t big on this album.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Classic stones but not single heavy.
Buzzcocks
4/5
Really cool sound brought back memories.
OutKast
4/5
Surprisingly I really enjoyed most of this album. It was upbeat and fun.
Napalm Death
1/5
I tried to listen but could only take a few songs.
Eagles
4/5
Classic early Eagles which would now be considered country.
Willie Nelson
5/5
Amazing album. So minimal and clean.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
Real solid 70’s soul.
Alice In Chains
4/5
Wasn’t a huge fan of music in this era but this is an exception.
Prince
5/5
Absolutely amazing. Great album.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
5/5
Growing up in the South, I heard this so much that I was sick of it. Only recently could I appreciate this again.
Adele
4/5
She has an amazing voice and I really enjoyed this album but I will say that her song style are similar.
Harry Nilsson
4/5
Very Beatles like style and vibe. Some really good songs.
Depeche Mode
5/5
Absolute classic of the 80's (and one of my wife's favorite albums). Distinctive style
PJ Harvey
2/5
I enjoyed this but it wasn’t huge for me.
MGMT
3/5
There were some good tunes here that I was not familiar with.
Minutemen
3/5
Enjoyed this album since it had that early 80’s kinda vibe
Pixies
4/5
A lot of familiar songs. Good album.
The Waterboys
3/5
I enjoy Celtic music so this was a nice surprise of music I was not already familiar with
Marianne Faithfull
3/5
Interesting sound from the period between the 70's and 80's
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Great album by one of my favorite artists.
Dire Straits
4/5
Such as awesome sound. Always enjoy their music
Bob Dylan
4/5
Great Dylan album.
Gil Scott-Heron
4/5
Very interesting use of spoken word and jazz. I really enjoyed it.
Bill Evans Trio
3/5
Not my favorite style of jazz but it was chill
John Lennon
5/5
Classic album right after the Beatles split
Drive-By Truckers
4/5
Enjoyed this album mostly, it had a couple songs I really liked
Manic Street Preachers
4/5
I like the energy of this.
Talvin Singh
2/5
Kinda a strange vibe to this. I liked it but not sure if I would listen to it again.
Black Sabbath
3/5
I liked this more than expected and was pleasantly surprised by the musicianship.
The Chemical Brothers
1/5
Very repetitive. Sorry, not my jam at all.
Kanye West
3/5
I am not a Kanye fan but this was mostly good.
Tito Puente
4/5
This was fun upbeat and well executed.
Kraftwerk
4/5
As always, weird and intriguing. I had no idea the band had been around since 1969 having only heard them in the 1980’s
a-ha
4/5
Really solid album. Only knew them for a couple songs.
Grizzly Bear
3/5
It is a good album. Fairly chill with some interesting bits
Rocket From The Crypt
2/5
There were some good riffs but nothing really stood out.
Leonard Cohen
4/5
This man can write. His gravel voice delivery works for most of his material
N.W.A.
4/5
Serious OG energy. Not my favorite style of music but this is good.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
5/5
Brilliant album. One of the albums I listen to regularly.
Aimee Mann
4/5
Great voice and writing. Enjoyed her sound.
Supergrass
4/5
A cool early Brit version of pop-punk.
Sleater-Kinney
3/5
Some decent songs but a bit repetitive and occasionally screechy.
Paul Simon
5/5
Brilliant album showcasing rhythms and styles from Africa.
Elastica
4/5
Unfamiliar with the band. Really enjoyed their energy. Some solid tunes.
Deerhunter
3/5
Was interesting music and I liked some of it.
Blur
4/5
Good album. I enjoyed this much more than expected.
Beck
3/5
Not huge on this album but it did show some originality.
Grant Lee Buffalo
3/5
I had never heard of this band. Enjoyed the music although I don’t know if I would revisit it.
Metallica
2/5
A couple songs were OK but basically if you like Metallica you will like this. Not my jam though.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
Had never listened to the full album. Amazing.
Jimmy Smith
4/5
Very chill funk jazz with an early 70’s sound
Dusty Springfield
4/5
She has an amazing voice and doesn't get enough credit.
Jungle Brothers
3/5
Solid stuff from early on.
David Bowie
5/5
Bowie is amazing. Have never listened to all the albums and this one is great
Bob Dylan
5/5
Classic Dylan.
Os Mutantes
4/5
Really interesting tunes from another band I didn’t know.
Amy Winehouse
5/5
She had such a singular style and voice that is much missed
Sonic Youth
3/5
It was an interesting album with some original stuff
Dusty Springfield
5/5
Love her voice. Absolutely iconic.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
5/5
Had to listen to a different album with most of the same songs. Saw them in concert s few years ago. Awesome harmonies.
Fun Lovin' Criminals
2/5
This was decent but nothing really grabbed me.
SZA
3/5
It was good. Not so much my jam but solid.
The Strokes
3/5
Some good stuff. I like them but nothing really popped out
The Doors
5/5
Haven’t listened to this full album in years. Great album
The Beach Boys
5/5
Amazing as always.
The Rolling Stones
5/5
Classic Rolling Stones. They were so good early on.
Nick Drake
5/5
This was a great album. Had no idea who this was and ended up really digging this record.
Johnny Cash
5/5
This really seems to by Johnny Cash in his element.
Arcade Fire
2/5
It was OK but nothing really clicked for me
The Who
4/5
The Who are underrated. I prefer Who’s Next though
The Go-Betweens
4/5
Very solid music. Nothing really distinctive but well crafted.
Coldplay
3/5
I pick on Coldplay but I found this album to be much better than expected.
Magazine
3/5
This had an interesting vibe. Can hear the Buzzcocks energy.
R.E.M.
5/5
I got to hear this originally the week it released in Athens, GA as the first EP
New York Dolls
4/5
They have a distinctive high energy sound.
The Gun Club
3/5
Similar vibe to New York Doll
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
4/5
Always enjoy his music
Lana Del Rey
3/5
It was interesting although repetitive.
Deep Purple
4/5
I have never listened to anything other than their radio play hits. This was a pleasant surprise
Quicksilver Messenger Service
3/5
An interesting album. Was very chill but compelling.
Cypress Hill
3/5
It was solid but a bit repetitive.
The Fall
2/5
Not sure if I wasn’t in the mood or what but didn’t really enjoy this.
Michael Jackson
4/5
As always MJ’s great dance beats.
The Doors
5/5
It’s the Doors. I hadn’t listened to this full album in years. It was awesome.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
Thinking about this and maybe on some of the albums I am not familiar with should get a couple listens.
The Cure
3/5
Other worldly sounds with a cool vibe typical of their style
Miles Davis
4/5
Always an interesting listen with Davis.
Radiohead
4/5
Ethereal sounds. Unexpected and intriguing.
Minor Threat
3/5
Cool early 80’s punk. Some compelling tracks.
The National
2/5
It was good but nothing really grabbed me.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Very solid album.
The Velvet Underground
3/5
Really good album although I was over it by the last track.
Pink Floyd
4/5
Soundtrack of my freshman year in college. Still holds up
The Who
4/5
Early Who is fun to listen to.
Morrissey
4/5
Was pleasantly surprised by this and have a. We respect for Morrissey
New Order
2/5
This was good but there was no hook for me.
Blue Cheer
3/5
Cool late 60’s fuzzy guitar sound
Derek & The Dominos
4/5
Classic Clapton rock/blues.
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
They had a unique sound and really enticing
Gang Of Four
4/5
Was in the mood for this style of music and really enjoyed it.
Saint Etienne
2/5
It was interesting but not really my thing.
Elvis Presley
3/5
Elvis live was good but I prefer his more upbeat tunes.
The Clash
4/5
Great album.
Arcade Fire
2/5
This was OK but nothing really stood out
Morrissey
4/5
More impressed with Morrissey the more I hear him
Adele
5/5
Amazing voice and music
Thin Lizzy
4/5
Great music
Iron Maiden
3/5
As with most of the metal here, better than expected.
The Birthday Party
3/5
It was more punk than expected but was good. Had never heard them or of them before this.
Pearl Jam
5/5
Awesome album that brings back happy 90’s memories.
The Rolling Stones
4/5
Early Stones is always interesting to hear.
4/5
Well done punk from early Nee Wave era.
The Black Crowes
5/5
Belongs in the Pantheon of Southern Rock with Skynyrd and the Allman Bros.
The Clash
5/5
Amazing album
Mylo
4/5
This was far better than I expected.
3/5
This was solid.
Jane's Addiction
3/5
Decent but not amazing
Eagles
5/5
Absolutely awesome album. Eagles at the top of their game.
The Police
5/5
Tremendous album. Hated that this was the last one
The Black Keys
4/5
Had her a few of their songs before but really dug this album.
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
2/5
This was cool but meh
Nick Drake
3/5
This was well done late 60’s folk/ jazz.
The Smiths
3/5
Good but not my favorite
Johnny Cash
5/5
Johnny Cash at his best.
Tim Buckley
2/5
This was decent stuff but didn’t really pop for me.
Pavement
3/5
It was good but not really my jam
Skunk Anansie
2/5
Once again I can recognize the skill but not my jam.
Pink Floyd
5/5
Not only a classic but one of my favorite albums.
Green Day
5/5
Incredibly fun album with great energy
Bonnie Raitt
3/5
A very solid album. Great guitar work.
Dire Straits
5/5
Amazing chill vibe on this album.
The Prodigy
3/5
I liked some of their songs on this but I would definitely have to be in the mood to listen to it.
The Divine Comedy
3/5
Unexpectedly chill.
Wild Beasts
3/5
Was different than I expected.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Awesome album. Great music.
10cc
4/5
Cool album. Always liked 10CC since the 70s.
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Amazing album from an amazing artist in her prime.
Air
2/5
Strange vibe but chill
David Gray
4/5
I quite enjoyed this. This Year’s Love was stuck in my head.
Jeff Beck
4/5
Some very cool stuff
Pulp
2/5
Wasn’t real big on this.
Lauryn Hill
4/5
Cool R&B groove
2Pac
3/5
Enjoyed this more than expected.
JAY Z
3/5
I appreciate his skills but not really my jam
Miles Davis
5/5
Amazing chill
The Louvin Brothers
3/5
It was good. Great musicianship but the songs were a bit monotonous
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Absolute classic with the band at its best
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Cool 80s Bancroft groove
Bob Marley & The Wailers
5/5
Amazing and seminal.
Ice Cube
2/5
Some of it was good but not my thing really.
Wire
2/5
It was unfamiliar but cool early 80’s anger.
Mudhoney
2/5
It was OK. Nothing stood out.
Kacey Musgraves
3/5
Solid album. Really liked some of the songs despite my dislike of country
Prince
5/5
Prince was amazing especially as a guitarist.
System Of A Down
1/5
Definitely not my jam.
Joni Mitchell
5/5
She is an amazing writer and singer.
Van Halen
5/5
Happy college memories of this blasting from speakers in windows
Air
4/5
This was really interesting. Very spooky and soulful vibe
John Cale
3/5
This was good and I like his voice but nothing really slapped for me.
Bob Dylan
3/5
Dylan is always solid but this is not one of my favorite albums.
The Mothers Of Invention
4/5
Always strange and fun
Beatles
5/5
The White Album by the Beatles. Is there really a question?
Bon Jovi
4/5
Very solid classic album
Aretha Franklin
5/5
Aretha is beyond amazing.
Tears For Fears
5/5
Incredibly underrated album. This band is much better than I realized at the time.
Pink Floyd
5/5
This is one of the albums I have listened to the most in my life and I still enjoy it every time. Awesome to listen to with headphones in the dark.
4/5
The Kinks always seems to be having fun on these early albums.
Nina Simone
4/5
Amazing voice and interesting material.
The Notorious B.I.G.
3/5
Was better than I expected. Unfortunately Spotify only had some of the songs on the album.
Rage Against The Machine
4/5
Very eager but some good songs. Really hafts be in the mood for their music though
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Always enjoy that mid 70’s funk
Caetano Veloso
3/5
It was an interesting mix of styles.
Paul Weller
2/5
It was good but not as good as his stuff with the Jam
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
It’s good and hard to categorize. Very chill
Marty Robbins
4/5
He has such a distinctive voice and style. El Paso will be stuck in my head for a while.
Solomon Burke
4/5
Was not familiar with the artist and this had a great groove
Cocteau Twins
2/5
I couldn’t really name anything they had done before listening to this album and still can’t.
Roxy Music
3/5
This was cool. Pretty subdued mostly
Willie Nelson
5/5
Amazing writer with a very distinctive style.
Korn
1/5
I could only make it through like 3 song of this cacaphonic maelstrom.
Pixies
4/5
Cool album. I have always like their sound.
Bob Dylan
5/5
Dylan at his Dylanest. Classic
Pentangle
4/5
Cool last 60’s folk drying.
The Youngbloods
3/5
Cool sound. I enjoyed it
Marvin Gaye
5/5
His voice is the embodiment of smooth.
Genesis
3/5
Some good old school progressive rock.
New Order
3/5
Cool techno sounds.
Tracy Chapman
5/5
Amazing performer and storyteller
Fred Neil
2/5
It was very chill late 60s stuff.
My Bloody Valentine
1/5
Not really my jam.
Great album. Rod Stewart’s vocals really ring out.
Black Sabbath
5/5
This album is classic. Better than I remembered.
5/5
It’s one of the greatest rock albums
Rush
5/5
Amazing album. Great guitar, bass, and drums.
Run-D.M.C.
4/5
Not really my jam but it’s compelling with a beat and you have to appreciate their passion
Tom Waits
3/5
This was kinda weird. A lot of Tom Waits talking but it was like a night at a show.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I like some of their stuff but was really not into this. It all kinda ran together.
Lou Reed
4/5
It was good but not my favorite. He is pretty amazing.
Simon & Garfunkel
5/5
Really solid work. They were at the top of their game here.
Public Enemy
5/5
This was really good even though I am not a rap fan. Also a cultural touchstone.
The Prodigy
4/5
Definitely had influence on every action movie soundtrack after this. Cool sounds.
Sonic Youth
3/5
It was interesting from a band I had heard of but was unfamiliar with their work
Miriam Makeba
4/5
I enjoyed her sound She has a great voice and it was a nice change from the recent albums.
Barry Adamson
3/5
It was cool and weird.
Daft Punk
3/5
I like some of the Daft Punk I have heard but wasn’t really impressed by this album.
Scott Walker
2/5
First impression was just lounge act but it was more than that but not really my thing.
Manu Chao
4/5
Cool quirky music
Manic Street Preachers
2/5
It was OK. Nothing really grabbed me.
Megadeth
4/5
I can get into this when in the mood. They definitely have some serious skills.
Parliament
5/5
Gotta love the funk. Classic from my middle school days
Slipknot
1/5
So not my thing. Couldn’t make it past the 3rd song.
Elton John
5/5
So many classic songs. He still rocks.
T. Rex
4/5
Didn’t realize how early they formed and released albums.
X-Ray Spex
4/5
This was cool but I really have to be in the mood to enjoy punk.
Funkadelic
4/5
Sadly this was not available on Spotify or Amazon Prime :-(
Bauhaus
3/5
It was interesting and I could see where their sound was influential. Not really big on it though.
Frank Zappa
4/5
The very unappreciated Frank Zappa. I hardly heard any of his stuff growing up in the 70’s.
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
Not a huge techno fan.
Beatles
5/5
Some amazing songs and a few I wasn’t that familiar with.
Queen
4/5
I am a big Queen fan and this is an album I haven’t listened to much. It’s good but I like their next album, Sheer Heart Attack much more.
Yes
5/5
Progressive rock classic.
Pere Ubu
4/5
Brings back memories of the New Wave music I listened to in college in the early 80’s
Rahul Dev Burman
3/5
It was unusual but cool
Billy Bragg
3/5
This was some cool 80’s tunes. Nothing really stood out though
Eric Clapton
4/5
Classic Clapton.
The Zombies
4/5
Cool album. Kinda forward for 1968
The Band
4/5
Classic rock.
4/5
Really good 80’s pop album.
Japan
3/5
It was cool early new wave but no big hook
Pavement
3/5
It was good. I know people who are big fans but not really me.
The Adverts
4/5
Very solid early punk.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Great album start to finish.
Orbital
4/5
Cool electronica style. More compelling than most I have heard of this genre.
Lightning Bolt
2/5
It was better than I expected and was sometimes surprising. Not my thing though.
R.E.M.
4/5
One of the soundtrack of my youth
Merle Haggard
4/5
I really like old school country and this a great album.
TV On The Radio
3/5
I listened to it twice and I am still intrigued by it. Didn’t really like or dislike it
Stereo MC's
3/5
Some cool stuff. Recognized the lead track.
The Kinks
4/5
I have a greater appreciation for the Kinks after listening to their albums here.
Cocteau Twins
2/5
It was strange. Not bad but not great
Germs
3/5
I kinda like their stuff but only a couple songs were available on Spotify so I listened to some other.
Van Halen
4/5
Junior year of college all over again. Solid album.
Adam & The Ants
4/5
Fun early 80’s sound. Last I heard he was still touring.
Sigur Rós
4/5
Like very chill version of techno. I liked it but not sure how much I will listen to it in the future.
Soft Cell
3/5
Aside from the big hit, it was a good album with some serious 80’s drum machine sound.
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Classic of rock. Great album start to finish.
Gorillaz
3/5
It was fun and decent.
Slayer
1/5
Repetitive and screechy. Not my cup of tea
Talking Heads
5/5
Such a different sound especially at the time.
Aerosmith
4/5
Classic Aerosmith as I remember from junior high.
The Offspring
3/5
I was pleasantly surprised for the most part. Liked their energy and sound but it was repetitive.
Sade
4/5
Very smooth sound.
Shuggie Otis
4/5
Could definitely hear his influence on Prince. Hard to believe he played all the instruments on this. Beautiful guitar work
Chicago
5/5
Such and awesome blend of jazz and rock. One of my favorite bands
The Everly Brothers
4/5
Blew my mind that they did the original recording of “Love Hurts”. Enjoyed their harmonies.
Motörhead
1/5
I find other metal bands much better like AC/DC.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Stevie Wonder is a genius. Just makes you feel good
1/5
Why is this on this list?
Love
4/5
Really chill vibe. Love the horns in “Alone Again Or”
Steely Dan
4/5
Wonderful chill funk vibe. Hard not to like.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
It was good but not as good as their earlier albums
The Band
4/5
Very recognizable sound. Classic rock from the last 60’s
David Bowie
5/5
Unmistakably Bowie. Always innovative and on the edge without leaving people behind.
King Crimson
4/5
Cool psychedelic album. Really good sound.
Q-Tip
3/5
This was well done. A bit outside my wheelhouse but I enjoyed it.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
4/5
Heard this album so many times in restaurant kitchens. Great album.
Santana
5/5
Amazing mystical guitar riffs. “Oye Como Va” always makes me happy
King Crimson
4/5
I liked their other album better. Ut I have always been a fan of prog rock
Dolly Parton
5/5
Always love Dolly. Her joy comes through her music.
Tricky
4/5
Very cool sound. Was not familiar with trip-hop.
Laibach
3/5
This was strange but really cool. This is why I have been going through all these album to find new and unusual sound.
Steve Earle
3/5
Kinda old school country before it went more pop with a Springsteen like vibe
The Byrds
4/5
Classic sound.
Wilco
3/5
Actually had more of a Early Stones vibe than I expected
Rush
4/5
Gotta love Rush. Cool concept album
The Rolling Stones
5/5
The early Stones albums are just brilliant.
3/5
Big fan of prog rock. This album is not my favorite Yes one.
Big Brother & The Holding Company
5/5
Early Janis Joplin. Pretty amazing.
Missy Elliott
4/5
I was really surprised with this album.
Finley Quaye
3/5
Interesting effort. I liked it but didn’t really love it.
Joni Mitchell
4/5
She is an amazing writer and performer.
The Cars
5/5
Awesome new wave album
Elbow
4/5
Had never heard of this band and was really impressed with this album. I will definitely listen to it again.
Beatles
5/5
Classic early Beatles. Was surprised there were a couple songs I wasn’t that familiar with.
George Jones
4/5
This is the country I remember growing up in the early 70’s in SC.
Queen
5/5
One of my favorite albums. An absolute classic.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
3/5
Good album. I like this style of music and enjoyed the vocals.
Sarah Vaughan
4/5
She has a beautiful voice. Very smooth jazz vibe.
Animal Collective
3/5
It was I testing. Very chill. Nothing really stood out for me.
David Bowie
5/5
I love listening to early Bowie. It’s out there in a really interesting way.
Echo And The Bunnymen
3/5
I remember them from the Lost Boys soundtrack. Solid sound.
Suicide
2/5
I liked a few of the songs. The pained screaming not so much
Kate Bush
4/5
Have always loved her voice and this album shows it off well.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
5/5
Classic CCR. Love their sound.
The Sonics
4/5
Very upbeat cool early rock sound.
Travis
4/5
This album really confused me. I listened to it twice and I liked it but it’s different from most stuff I have heard.
Radiohead
4/5
Always inventive in unexpected ways. Strange and weird but in a good way.
Ozomatli
4/5
Fun upbeat music with some variety. Most of it joyful
Billy Bragg
3/5
Their album with Bragg and Wilco was pretty cool. A different kind of vibe
The Killers
3/5
I liked this album when it came out with its retro-80’s sound. It has gotten a lot of undeserved hatred recently.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
It was good and some of the songs I remember from the 90’s but I felt like something was missing.
The Yardbirds
5/5
Didn’t realize how many of these songs I already knew. Really awesome music
The Flaming Lips
3/5
Had to listen to this a couple times. I liked it but not sure really why.
Dead Kennedys
3/5
Classic 70’s punk that I heard in college.
Christina Aguilera
4/5
I really liked this album the first time I heard it and some of these songs are still in my gym mix
Massive Attack
3/5
Cool sound. Like music from a dream rave
Ice T
3/5
I like this more than I thought I would. It was really solid
A Tribe Called Quest
2/5
It was kinda repetitive but I enjoyed some of it. Not really my jam
Beastie Boys
5/5
Great album. The tunes are good and rocking and there is a fun sense of humor to it.
fIREHOSE
3/5
This was interesting. Lower energy than I expected.
The Doors
5/5
So many classics. An amazing album
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
4/5
This was a cool album. Really enjoyed the guitar work and the vibe of it.
The White Stripes
4/5
Jack White kills on guitar on this and the songs slap
Blondie
4/5
I had forgotten how much was on this album.
David Bowie
4/5
Wasn’t familiar with this album. It was different that expected with almost a ‘Pink Floyd’ vibe in places
Common
2/5
It was solid but no really my thing.
Black Sabbath
4/5
Classic rock.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
4/5
This was an absolute blast. I had no idea of the covers they did on this.
KISS
3/5
Realized that I disliked KISS fans more than KISS. The album was decent.
Jimi Hendrix
5/5
His guitar playing is peerless. This has so much good music.
The Smashing Pumpkins
3/5
It was good but not great. Brought back those 90’d memories.
Common
2/5
Not huge on this. It was I tersting to listen to but I can’t see going back to it.
Mercury Rev
4/5
This was really solid. Good music. Had never heard of them before this.
The Temptations
4/5
Classic sound of my youth. Always loved this band.
Beatles
5/5
Gotta love early Beatles when it sounds like they are just having fun.
The Avalanches
3/5
This album is certainly strange and new to me but I like it.
Supertramp
4/5
An underrated band that had great music.
The Residents
2/5
Some of their stuff was inventive but a lot was just not my style musically.
The Slits
4/5
I like the raw lean style of this album.
The Cure
3/5
One of my wife favorite bands and I have grown to really like their vibe.
Ray Charles
4/5
Awesome album. Ray Charles has such a great sound.
Mudhoney
3/5
It was good. I would have liked just the original EP rather than the huge reissue
Spiritualized
2/5
There were some interesting sounds but not really something I would revisit.
Ramones
4/5
Gotta love the Ramones. So much energy and just a fun irreverent vibe.
The Pretty Things
3/5
It was cool and had some good material in a genre that I like.
John Lee Hooker
4/5
Classic old school blues with some younger guests
Marvin Gaye
4/5
Always awesome. Chill and cool.
Faith No More
3/5
Only remembered a couple of their hits but the album was solid. Great cover of ‘War Pigs’
Django Django
2/5
This was kinda cool. Not sure how I would classify it.
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
2/5
Pretty standard late 60’s sound. It was good but nothing really hooked me.
PJ Harvey
3/5
Cool pinkish sounds.
Pantera
1/5
I made it through the whole album although this is really not my jam. I don’t hate it but it doesn’t appeal to me.
Holger Czukay
2/5
This was inventive and interesting and at the same time weird.
Boston
4/5
One of my favorites albums that brings back happy teenage years and some sadness and loss at the same time.
Echo And The Bunnymen
4/5
Cool new wave sound.
Keith Jarrett
3/5
I really enjoyed this. Nice change of pace.
The Charlatans
3/5
I may have to listen to this again because I kinda liked it but would really need to listen when I can listen more intently.
Hookworms
3/5
Weird but interesting. A solid effort.
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
I really like New Wave music from this era but this was just terrible.
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
This was fine. Nothing really grabbed me.
Miles Davis
4/5
Some really cool bits in this. More of a mood than sound at times.
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
4/5
This was really good. I had no expectations and was impressed.
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
This was fun old school piano banging.
Dizzee Rascal
1/5
I listened to part of it but it’s just so repetitive that I had to stop.
Astrud Gilberto
2/5
This was quite a chill late 60’s album. .
The Go-Go's
4/5
Classic fun upbeat album. Great sound.
Skepta
3/5
This was good. Enjoyed it more than I usually do with this genre.
Machito
5/5
This music is joy. It makes you feel happy and like dancing.
Steve Winwood
3/5
Solid chill music with nice guitar work.
Beyoncé
3/5
I enjoyed the album but wasn’t huge on it.
4/5
Not his best but damn close.
Love
4/5
Love is a tragically under-appreciated band.
Destiny's Child
4/5
This was really fun and really bounced.
Def Leppard
4/5
Great album of my youth. Many strong songs on this.
Baaba Maal
4/5
Really innovative guitar and a cool different sound
5/5
Great concert of Dylan at his peak.
Duran Duran
4/5
Underrated band that is still producing good music (and my wife’s favorite band)
Emmylou Harris
4/5
Such a wonderful voice.
OutKast
2/5
Wasn’t really huge on this but I may not have been in the mood for this.
The Verve
4/5
Didn’t know anything other than ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ but really enjoyed this album.
Einstürzende Neubauten
1/5
I like some Electronic music. This is not it.
The Young Rascals
4/5
I was really surprised home many songs I knew on this album especially ‘You Better Run’ that Pat Benetar covered on her debut album. This was solid throughout.
Foo Fighters
3/5
Dave Grohl is a mench . I like a few of the songs on this but overall not so much my jam.
Steely Dan
4/5
This was cool. Always smooth guitar work
Bruce Springsteen
3/5
I am a fan of Springsteen but more his early stuff. This was interesting since I hadn’t heard it before but I would probably rather listen to Darkness on the Edge of Town.
Stereolab
3/5
It was interesting and had some well crafted music but not sure how much I will listen to this going forward.
Björk
3/5
Seems like Bjork is singing her emotions which so that you feel her music rather than just hear it.
Can
4/5
This was surprisingly solid. I liked it and it had some really interesting tunes
Fairport Convention
3/5
This was like a chill Gaelic folk vibe.
Madonna
3/5
This was fine and I liked it but Madonna is the pop dance goddess and this wasn’t her.
ZZ Top
4/5
This was one of those albums I remember from college that was everywhere. They have a great sound.
Le Tigre
4/5
Enjoyed this. Kinda like a Runaways go punk vibe.
Radiohead
3/5
It was very cool as Radiohead often is. Liked it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
I liked this album better than the other work I have heard from this artist.
Tom Waits
3/5
This was a bit strange but I like Tom Waits. Not sure I can listen to a whole album though.
Raekwon
3/5
This was cool but I am just not a hip hop fan.
Gram Parsons
4/5
Always liked this sound from the 70’s with the melding of country and soft rock.
Joan Baez
4/5
She has a beautiful voice and a gift for phrasing.
GZA
2/5
Again not really my jam but I can appreciate the lyrics and skill
Haircut 100
4/5
This was a delight. 80’s vibe with a salad horn section.
SAULT
3/5
This was good but nothing really grabbed me.
Fairport Convention
3/5
I like their stuff. It’s chill and they do it well but I am not convinced they deserve multiple slots on this list
Fela Kuti
4/5
You can write protest music and still have fun and be funky
Joy Division
3/5
I liked it better on a second listen but still nothing really hooked me.
Alexander 'Skip' Spence
2/5
I liked his playing but wasn’t big on his voice.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
4/5
The music seems ancient as if pulled from deep within the earth.
Ice Cube
2/5
Early 90’s rap. Once you get past the mindset of the times, it’s a solid artistic album but not particularly my thing
Syd Barrett
2/5
It’s sad to listen to this album knowing Syd’s fate. That being said, not really a great album. Kinda all over the place
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Amazing. They are the definition of rock ‘n’ roll band.
Linkin Park
3/5
Although a little harder than I usually like this was well done.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Springsteen is very talented at both writing and performing. I hope some of his earlier albums are on this list
Crowded House
3/5
I listened to this multiple time and it’s really hard to categorize but I liked it.
Al Green
4/5
The man is smoothness defined.
Coldplay
3/5
“Oh my God! It’s Coldplay” said no one ever. I like to pick on them because their music is very bland but this is a decent album.
Neil Young
4/5
I like most of Neil Young’s work. This was an interesting album.
Cyndi Lauper
4/5
Great album that shows her range of styles.
Guided By Voices
4/5
Interesting mix of a 60’s Beatles vibe and an 80’s Nee Wave one.
Mike Oldfield
3/5
This was strange but cool. Haven’t heard any of this in many years.
4/5
WAR is under appreciated and they have very solid tunes.
Funkadelic
3/5
Crazy fun funk.
Fats Domino
4/5
Unfortunately only part of the album was available on Spotify, but I enjoyed what I was able to hear.
Sonic Youth
2/5
Some of this album was good and some was screechy random sounds
Calexico
4/5
Cool different sound. Kinda like Spaghetti Western soundtracks.
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
A very solid album with good tunes.
Nirvana
5/5
Awesome classic rock album.
Talking Heads
3/5
A different sound and perspective.
Christine and the Queens
3/5
This was really cool dance beats with a serious Michael Jackson influence.
Frank Sinatra
4/5
Not so much a fan of Sinatra personally but he has a tremendous voice and style
Blood, Sweat & Tears
5/5
I am a big fan of the Jazz/Rock bands of this era and BST is one of the best
Dr. Octagon
2/5
I thought this was inventive much much of it was repetitive.
The Icarus Line
3/5
When I saw this was post-hardcore, I was expecting to hate it but it was much better than expected.
The Police
5/5
Any Police album could be here. They are all good. This one has always been one of my favorites.
Queen
5/5
One of my favorite Queen albums and it is very underrated.
Stephen Stills
3/5
Chill earlier 70’s vibe.
John Martyn
2/5
This was strange but not really memorable.
ABBA
4/5
Was wondering when I saw this album had none of their hits on it but it was a solid album.
David Bowie
5/5
Bowie was a genius. Awesome album of music.
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Leonard Cohen is an original in style and sound.
Kendrick Lamar
4/5
Even though I am not a fan of rap, this is an amazing album and I can appreciate the artistry involved.
50 Cent
2/5
Not big on this and probably more critical since the album before this was Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Portishead
3/5
Pleasantly surprised although it is reminiscent of walking dark streets at night after suffering some personal tragedy.
Can
3/5
It was an interesting album. Not sure if I would listen to it often.
Gene Clark
3/5
I liked it. Really need to give it another listen to better assess it
Sam Cooke
4/5
Sam Cooke is a legend. I already own his box set.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
3/5
Had to listen on Amazon and it kept going to songs like his. Like the vibe though.
Kelela
4/5
Had never heard of the artist and was really impressed with the album throughout.
The Undertones
3/5
Surprised I had never heard of them since they are what I listened to in college. Part punk and part New Wave
Cheap Trick
3/5
They were at their best in the live performance.
Slipknot
2/5
Wasn’t as bad as I expected although I had to skip a couple songs.
Elliott Smith
3/5
Another artist I had never heard of and I really enjoyed his sound.
Digital Underground
2/5
This was kinda fun but got really repetitive
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Absolute classic album. So many great songs.
Simply Red
4/5
A fun album with some good tunes. Underrated band.
The Stone Roses
3/5
It was good but nothing really grabbed me. I really liked their sound though.
DJ Shadow
3/5
It was like a lot of DJ music kinda repetitive. It was fun but not really my thing.
Robbie Williams
3/5
It was good but generic as if you asked AI to create a UK male singer that was liked across all demographics.
Tom Waits
4/5
He had a unique voice and talent. Always sardonic with a sly wink.
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
This was interesting and hard to categorize. Not sure how much I would listen to it but it can be compelling.
Waylon Jennings
4/5
Really good old school country from a man whose voice epitomizes loneliness.
Joni Mitchell
3/5
Only got to listen to a few of the songs since it's not on Spotify but I always love her stuff.
k.d. lang
3/5
It was good and I remember listening to it when it came out. A different style.
The Vines
3/5
Solid alternative sound. Not my favorite but I did enjoy this album.
Dwight Yoakam
4/5
Cool old school country vibe with some great musicianship.
The Coral
4/5
This was surprisingly good. I really enjoyed it as it was a different sound.
Sonic Youth
1/5
Some of it wasn’t horrible is about all I can say. Not my jam
Sugar
2/5
It wasn’t really bad but repetitive.
De La Soul
3/5
This was fun and had some solid stuff. Despite not being much of a rap/hip hop fan, i enjoyed it.
Roxy Music
3/5
This was cool. An musical era that I really like. Not huge on it.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3/5
Nick Cave’s stuff is cool and kinda dark but better in measured doses.
Cowboy Junkies
4/5
First time I listened I wasn’t real into it but on listening again I really liked it.
The Associates
3/5
This is kinda in my wheelhouse but didn’t really click with me.
Michael Kiwanuka
3/5
This was cool and something I had not heard of
Alice Cooper
4/5
This was really good. I was only familiar with his hits and enjoyed this album.
Ray Charles
4/5
Some classics that I have heard and some other more hidden gems on this
Dennis Wilson
3/5
This had some cool tunes and I wasn’t familiar with this album.
Flamin' Groovies
4/5
Great late 60's blue-based rock like the Rolling Stones in the same era.
John Lennon
4/5
Much better than expected even though I am usually more of a McCartney fan.
Fatboy Slim
3/5
I have always liked their music although in small doses. This album was cool though and I enjoyed it
Massive Attack
3/5
Cool music although probably not something I would listen to a lot.
Hole
3/5
This was far better that I expected.
Youssou N'Dour
3/5
Great rhythms and joyful melodies.
Ella Fitzgerald
5/5
Amazing voice and great tunes to show it off
White Denim
3/5
I enjoyed it but nothing really jumped out for me
Meat Puppets
3/5
This was cool. Surprised I hadn’t heard of them before since I was in college at that time
Mekons
3/5
I really grooved in this as it reminded me of early 80’s music I liked
Hugh Masekela
3/5
Very solid cool jazz. Enjoyed the vibe
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
3/5
Really interesting version of the classical piece by Mussorgsky
CHIC
4/5
Classic late 70’s disco from a master
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
1/5
What is the deal with Nick Cave on this list? I don’t get it.
Peter Frampton
5/5
Awesome album that I remember well from my freshman year of high school
Badly Drawn Boy
2/5
This was fine but kinda meh
Rod Stewart
4/5
Really good album.
Charles Mingus
3/5
This was pretty chill. Reminds of jazz I heard as a kid
The Divine Comedy
3/5
I enjoyed this although it defies classification.
XTC
3/5
I love their album, English Settlement. This album was OK.
George Michael
4/5
This album is better than I remembered.
Ray Price
3/5
Interesting old school country.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
4/5
One of my first forays into alternative ‘New Wave’ in college. Some really innovative synth work
The Shamen
3/5
This had some really good techno sound which I usually don't care for.
Liz Phair
3/5
This was cool. I had heard some of her stuff but liked a lot of this.
T. Rex
4/5
Have gained new appreciation for T Rex in the last year.
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
Wasn’t big on this as this is a genre I don’t really enjoy.
ABBA
4/5
Have to love ABBA. This was a solid album showing their talent
AC/DC
5/5
One of the classics of Rock ‘n’ roll
Leonard Cohen
3/5
His distinctive gravelly voice and song writing skill are cool to hear.
Buena Vista Social Club
4/5
Such a fun different sound
Dexys Midnight Runners
3/5
I had heard nothing other than 'Come On, Eileen' and was impressed by this.
Bee Gees
3/5
This was really interesting. Kinda had a Beatles/Kinks vibe
Venom
2/5
It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t my jam.
The Isley Brothers
4/5
This was awesome. I love this style of music from the 1970’s.
Fever Ray
1/5
Really don't care for this minimalist style. Staring at your shoes and regretting life's choices
U2
5/5
Awesome album. Probably my favorite U2 album
Television
3/5
I have listened to this a few times on recommendations. It’s good.
John Prine
4/5
This was funny, sad, and witty. He was an amazing artist
Roxy Music
3/5
This was good. Not my favorite album by Roxy Music
The Lemonheads
3/5
I liked this but nothing wasn’t particularly notable
Sonic Youth
2/5
I might like this more if I listened to it more to get a feel for it.
Kings of Leon
3/5
This was better that I remember from the 90’s. I enjoyed their sound.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
3/5
They were such a solid band with songs that you forgot existed until hearing them here. A little before their time.
Butthole Surfers
3/5
I was pleasantly surprised at this album not expecting really much from it and I enjoyed it.
Tom Waits
3/5
I like Tom Waits but i have trouble listening to a fill album at one sitting. I really like his sound but in smaller doses.
John Martyn
4/5
Had never heard of this artist and was really surprised at how good this album was.
Yes
4/5
Classic Yes one of the original Progressive Rock bands
Leonard Cohen
3/5
Leonard Cohen is an original with music unlike others.
Muddy Waters
4/5
Classic old school blues.
Neneh Cherry
4/5
This was a fun bouncy album. Great flashback.
Duke Ellington
4/5
Classic big band jazz
Snoop Dogg
3/5
Didn't realize how many of these songs I knew from this album. Was solid. Almost forgot that Snoop was a rapper.
Ali Farka Touré
3/5
Cool African beats and blues. Some solid guitar work.
Nanci Griffith
3/5
Cool music between old school and new country. More of a folk vibe
Emmylou Harris
3/5
She has a lovely voice and is just smooth
Nine Inch Nails
2/5
I can only listen to this in small doses. A little frenetic for me
The Thrills
3/5
Hard to categorize but I liked it. More chill than expected
k.d. lang
4/5
Cool country style with a different vibe
The Byrds
3/5
It was cool but the Byrds have s distinctive sound that can get monotonous after a while.
Burning Spear
3/5
Reggae from an artist I was not familiar with. Enjoyed this with a little more Ska influence
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Stevie Wonder is a genius. this was in his prime of creating great music.
The Style Council
3/5
I wasn't really sure of their sound and enjoyed their very chill groove.
Joy Division
3/5
This was reminiscent of the sound of this era
The Teardrop Explodes
4/5
Awesome new wave album.
Slint
4/5
Strange and haunting. I liked it but not sure if I can explain why
Tangerine Dream
2/5
It was ok. Kinda sounded like a demo of synthesizer sounds
Beach House
3/5
This was interesting. Cool sound.
2/5
It was OK. Nothing really jumped out.
The White Stripes
4/5
This was a fun rockin album. Great guitar work.
The Blue Nile
2/5
It was good. Nothing really stuck though
Culture Club
4/5
Really solid album. Didn’t realize how many songs I knew
Country Joe & The Fish
3/5
Really classic folk/psychadelic.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
4/5
This had a really good punkish vibe with strong vocals
Suede
2/5
Late 80’s angsty raves. Pretty solid. Nothing popped for me though.
Dirty Projectors
3/5
This is interesting and original sounding but not sure if that is a positive thing.
The Monkees
4/5
Have always liked the Monkees after watching their TV show as a kid. I think they are underrated
The Mamas & The Papas
4/5
Classic California in the late 69’s sound.
Scott Walker
1/5
Rating does not reflect the skill of the artist but totally did not get into this
Prefab Sprout
3/5
Really solid music a la 80’s
Giant Sand
4/5
Had a cool quirky vibe kinda like Eel
Basement Jaxx
3/5
This was cool techno on par with Daft Punk
Heaven 17
3/5
Cool 80’s sound.
Mike Ladd
2/5
Not really my groove of electronica
The Velvet Underground
4/5
It doesn't sound that remarkable until you realize it came out before 1970 and how far ahead of their time they were.
The Pogues
4/5
Have to love the unstoppable optimistic flow of Irish music
Jazmine Sullivan
4/5
This was much better than i had expected. Serious R & B vibes.
The Cramps
3/5
It's the Cramps. I liked it and it brought back memories of the early 80's.
Fela Kuti
3/5
Cool African pop with Ginger Baker playing an eternal drum solo.
Elton John
5/5
Great album. I forgot how solid how work is.
Curtis Mayfield
4/5
Great 70’s era funk.
CHIC
3/5
Fun disco era tunes.
Sheryl Crow
3/5
This was a good chill album. Liked it when it came out.
Fugazi
2/5
Not really feeling this.
Ms. Dynamite
3/5
It was pretty solid
The Electric Prunes
3/5
This was cool. Solid work
Dion
2/5
It was OK and didn't really click with anything
Ryan Adams
4/5
This was really good, Interesting alternate country sound.
Primal Scream
4/5
Wasn't sure what to expect (screaming?) but it was fairly well done with some interesting sounds.
Elis Regina
3/5
Cool music from someone I had never heard of. Sad that she died so young
Fiona Apple
4/5
A good album that I bought when it came out.
Nas
2/5
It wasn’t bad but not my thing
Van Morrison
5/5
Absolute classic chill feel-good album.
The Sabres Of Paradise
2/5
It was better then expected but not huge for me
Spiritualized
2/5
Kinda similar to the last album I heard on here. Sounds like a soundtrack in search of a movie.
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Not familiar with this album but they always had an accessible 80's sound.
Miles Davis
3/5
Chill and cool style jazz
Black Flag
3/5
classic early 80's punk brings back college memories
Tim Buckley
3/5
Good chill stuff from this era.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Bob Marley is a legend for good reason
Frank Ocean
1/5
Didn't care for this at all. Sorry
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
Didn't realize how long ago this album came out. Great stuff
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
It was solid but didn't really click with me.
The Roots
4/5
Really cool and innovative stuff
Aerosmith
3/5
Solid Aerosmith. Enjoyed it
Supergrass
2/5
This was cool. Nothing really stuck
Hüsker Dü
3/5
I liked the sound. Was not familiar with their work
Soul II Soul
4/5
I’m a fan of R&B and soul from the 70’s and this was really enjoyable
Depeche Mode
4/5
Great album from a band with an original distinctive sound.
Jack White
4/5
I think his guitar skills are underrated. He does some really amazing stuff.
5/5
Awesome album from start to finish and Knights is an absolute banger.
The Auteurs
4/5
I enjoyed this album. Another one I had not heard of previously
Dr. John
3/5
Interesting to hear his earlier sounds as I was only slightly familiar with his work.
MC Solaar
2/5
Kinda tough to evaluate this with only a rudimentary understanding of French.
The Who
4/5
Love the Who and this was an ambitious undertaking for them. Enjoyed it but it was quite long especially since I listened to the Super Deluxe version
Tom Waits
2/5
I like a lot of his stuff but wasn’t so big on this
Ride
2/5
This was solid.
Sinead O'Connor
3/5
Amazing voice. Enjoyed hearing some deep cuts
Janet Jackson
4/5
Great memories and a fun groove
Lambchop
3/5
Surprised by this. More chill than expected.
Radiohead
5/5
This album is amazing. A different sound and rocks.
The Kinks
4/5
The Kinks are a band I really hadn’t listened to until the past couple years and I really enjoy their music
Metallica
3/5
Metallica is an icon of metal. Always enjoyed their music
The The
3/5
I have a soft spot for 80’s music. This was solid.
Gene Clark
3/5
Chill country/rock sound from the early 80s reminiscent of Flying Burrito Brothers
Bee Gees
3/5
Didn’t realize how long they had been around.
The Triffids
4/5
They have an interesting sound that sounds retro and current at the same time.
Big Star
3/5
I liked that era of music and this was enjoyable
Nick Drake
4/5
I was surprised i enjoyed this as much as I did. I liked it better then the other work I have heard from Nick Drake.
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Strange psychedelic folk music. I liked it but not sure I would go to it again
The Beau Brummels
3/5
Had this and Incredible String Band back to back which was folk/psychedelic overload but I enjoyed this album more.
Public Image Ltd.
1/5
Someone needs to stop them from performing again.
Kanye West
1/5
Not a fan. I think he has conned people into thinking he is creative.
Earth, Wind & Fire
5/5
This album made me happy on a really bad day. I have always loved their sound.
Elvis Presley
5/5
Awesome early Elvis
George Michael
4/5
Good album. He had such a strong voice.
Eurythmics
5/5
Annie Lennox is a goddess who blows away the vocals.
The United States Of America
3/5
This was interesting. More strange psychedelic folk grooves.
Siouxsie And The Banshees
4/5
Some really cool 80's punk sounds
Fatboy Slim
3/5
It's a fun groove is you can handle the repetition.
Bill Callahan
2/5
It was ok. Nothing really sparked for me.
Dexys Midnight Runners
4/5
Really surprising effort from what I thought was a “one hit wonder”
The xx
3/5
Solid music. I enjoyed it but didn’t really jump out at me
Sepultura
2/5
Not into the metal guitar and screaming.
Talking Heads
4/5
Classic Talking Heads. Awesome music
Dinosaur Jr.
1/5
Not big on it. Kinda monotonous
Lenny Kravitz
3/5
This guy can rock. Solid tunes
James Taylor
4/5
Awesome chill sounds from my childhood
Elliott Smith
3/5
Interesting music. Always like hearing something different.
The Byrds
3/5
Was mostly good although the remastered edition had a lot of psychedelic instrumentals
The Fall
2/5
It was ok. I liked some of it.
Brian Eno
3/5
There was some weirdness as expected but overall was a good listen
The Last Shadow Puppets
3/5
It was pretty. Was not familiar with this band.
Talking Heads
4/5
Talking Heads are amazing. Original sounds.
Justin Timberlake
4/5
This was really a good mix of music.
Scritti Politti
2/5
Meh
Kings of Leon
3/5
This was good and fun
The The
3/5
Always like that 80’s sound
The Pogues
3/5
I always enjoy Irish bands and they are fun to listen to
Megadeth
1/5
Sorry. Couldn’t manage more than 15-20 minutes.
Louis Prima
4/5
This was a blast. Fun upbeat sound with personality.
The Psychedelic Furs
3/5
Solid album. Like that New Wave sound
Beck
4/5
Strong guitar work. Overall good album.
Faust
4/5
Beep boop beep I can make weird synth sounds
Turbonegro
3/5
This was actually decent. Not sure if I would listen again
The Jam
3/5
They never hit in the US like they did in the UK. Personally, I prefer “The Gift” to this album.
Oasis
2/5
They are good but I never understood the hype about them.
Beastie Boys
4/5
They are always fun with a driving beat.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
God is love, love is blind, Stevie Wonder is blind, therefore Stevie Wonder is God? As far as music goes, he is.
Rufus Wainwright
3/5
This was kinda strange. More crooner than expected.
Joan Armatrading
3/5
Had always heard of this artist but really couldn't attach it to any music. It was solid and reminded me of Tracy Chapman.
Janis Joplin
5/5
She is the queen of rock.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
4/5
Really fun Bluegrass album.
Screaming Trees
3/5
It was better than I expected. Good album.
Christina Aguilera
4/5
She has an amazing voice and this was a great showcase for it.
Girls Against Boys
3/5
It’s was pretty decent although not sure if I would listen to it again.
R.E.M.
5/5
I have always been a fan.
Big Black
2/5
Very metal/punk. Was decent
2/5
It was better than expected. Not really my thing though
Otis Redding
5/5
What an awesome voice and sound.
Fugees
3/5
It was not my favorite style but it was well done and I can appreciate their skills.
TLC
4/5
Really fun album. Great beats
Jeru The Damaja
2/5
I found this to be pretty standard hip hop. Not bad but nothing really popped for me
Run-D.M.C.
5/5
This was awesome. Had forgotten how good they were.
Dinosaur Jr.
3/5
This was cool. Some annoying screeching as though.
Boards of Canada
3/5
Kinda strange instrumental vibe but it was cool
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Fleetwood Mac was in such a groove at this time.
Röyksopp
2/5
Was kinda weird but ok.
The Velvet Underground
5/5
Hard to believe how early this music was. So ahead of its time.
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Almost any Zeppelin album deserves to be on this list
The Rolling Stones
4/5
I have never listened to this Stones album and it was interesting.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Stevie is awesome.
Public Enemy
4/5
Classic Public Enemy. Hitting it hard
Alice Cooper
4/5
Awesome fun album. Showed more versatility than I expected
Blur
2/5
It was OK. Not much that really stuck out for me.
The Darkness
2/5
It was good but not my thing.
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
Good album. I really like earlier Springsteen and trying to decide if I would have liked this album better if it hadn’t gotten so much AirPlay.
Public Enemy
4/5
They definitely bring it. The beat of their music is infectious.
Thundercat
4/5
This was a strange and wonderful mix of genres and artists
Brian Eno
3/5
This was cool. Chill kinda sounds
Bad Brains
2/5
It was ok. Didn’t really stick
Pulp
3/5
It wasn’t as hardcore as expected.
Violent Femmes
3/5
Always liked the early 80’s new wave/ punk sound.
Green Day
4/5
Awesome album.
Teenage Fanclub
4/5
Never heard of this band but I liked this album.
Ash
3/5
This was ok. Didn’t realize hit for me.
Soft Machine
2/5
It was some cool jazz but wasn't really my thing
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
Classic album that got a lot of play when I was in colllege.
Moby
3/5
This was fun. Had heard some of his material before.
Silver Jews
3/5
This was cool. I liked it overall. Kinda meh though
My Bloody Valentine
2/5
It was ok. Kinda meh
The Who
5/5
Absolute classic rock staple.
Nightmares On Wax
3/5
Unexpected. More chill than expected based on the name
The Verve
3/5
It was ok. Kinda interesting sound
Donovan
4/5
Really good album. Season of the Witch is amazing.
Underworld
3/5
Like that music from 90’s movies when people went to underground clubs
Joe Ely
3/5
Thai was cool in a honky to k kinda sound
Björk
3/5
She is always a bit out there but this was good
Leftfield
2/5
More rave hypno stuff. Meh
TV On The Radio
2/5
It was ok. Kinda strange.
Paul Simon
5/5
He has always put out great stuff from the early Simon & Garfunkel days to Graceland
Bob Dylan
5/5
Dylan us one of the hallmarks of modern music.
Queens of the Stone Age
3/5
I have listened to other albums of theirs but not this one. It was good.
Ali Farka Touré
4/5
Really interesting. This is what I like about this list. Hearing completely new stuff.
Steely Dan
4/5
Soundtrack of my high school years.
Bert Jansch
4/5
This was cool in a 60’s bluesy way
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
Was kind of hard to describe.
Roni Size
3/5
More techno kinda stuff
Moby Grape
4/5
Cool late 60’s bluesy rock
The Flying Burrito Brothers
4/5
Cool country styled rock
Suzanne Vega
4/5
Really good album.
Mott The Hoople
4/5
Cool stuff. You can hear the Bowie like influence of Ian Hunter
The Allman Brothers Band
4/5
Classic Southern rock. Although they do tend to have trouble finding the end of a song.
Madonna
4/5
I always liked her music. This was really good.
Neil Young
3/5
Classic Neil Young.
Radiohead
4/5
Great album. Love their unique sound
The Afghan Whigs
2/5
Wasn't really big on this. It wasn't bad but didn't really appeal to me.
Paul Simon
4/5
Big fan of Paul Simon and this has a little early 80's vibe to it.
Deep Purple
4/5
This was an awesome live album.
Orange Juice
3/5
Was a kinda cool 80’s sound with some variety.
Jane Weaver
3/5
This was kinda strange but interesting.
Jorge Ben Jor
4/5
Fun beats with African/brazilian beats
808 State
2/5
Not a fan of this. Too much looping
Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart
4/5
Had no idea of this band (formed by Jah Wobble, bassist for PiL) but it was surprisingly good.
Soundgarden
4/5
Great grunge album that reminds me of working in a restaurant kitchen.
Spacemen 3
1/5
I will just say this is very much not my cup of tea
The Byrds
4/5
Solid late 60’s vibe
Gary Numan
3/5
It was cool in a weird early 80’s kinda way. If you like the song “Cars”. You would like this album
Traffic
4/5
Love this chill late 60’s sound.
CHVRCHES
3/5
Kinda reminds me of Paramore.
The Undertones
4/5
Cool New Wave/punk vibes. Sounds like freshman year at college.
Sly & The Family Stone
5/5
This album is genius. Happy joyful music with a positive message.
Frank Sinatra
3/5
Pretty chill album.
5/5
Classic country from one of its greatest singers.
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
Kinda like Indian New Age music. It was very chill.
Songhoy Blues
4/5
Very cool and different take on blues.
Gotan Project
3/5
Some of it sounds like the music you would hear in a heist movie set in southern France but I did like it.
Isaac Hayes
4/5
He’s one bad mother.. great soundtrack like Trouble man.
Def Leppard
5/5
Great album from my college years. Classic of that era
Throwing Muses
3/5
This was cool new wave/punk sounds.
Lorde
4/5
Really like her sound since her first album
Hanoi Rocks
4/5
I really enjoyed their vibe. Right in my wheelhouse.
Todd Rundgren
3/5
Really solid effort with enough weirdness to be interesting but not to overshadow the rest
Patti Smith
4/5
Such a distinctive sound and feel to her music.
Morrissey
2/5
Typical Morrissey. It was decent.
Sepultura
1/5
Nope. Just going to say nope
Hawkwind
3/5
Psychedelic with sound effects that go on forever.
4/5
This was a cool different sound that I really enjoyed. Great vocals.
Neu!
4/5
This was an unexpected pleasure. Had some solid music
Iggy Pop
4/5
Classic album. Enjoyed getting to hear it.
The Streets
2/5
This is really not my groove. No hatred for it and some of it was ok but not my thing.
The Zutons
4/5
This album rocked with some solid tunes. Very pleasantly surprised
Pink Floyd
4/5
Haven’t listened to early Floyd in a while. Holds up. Strange cool stuff
Bob Dylan
4/5
Classic Dylan. Hard to believe this came out in 1997.
Brian Eno
3/5
This was quite strange but not in a bad way.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
2/5
It was meh. I liked it but nothing really popped for me.
Little Richard
5/5
Awesome stuff. So much energy.
The Soft Boys
4/5
This was real solid early 80’s music.
M.I.A.
4/5
This album really surprised me in a good way. It was really good.
Jean-Michel Jarre
3/5
Better synth music than some on here.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
4/5
This was really good. Surprised I had not heard of them before.
Franz Ferdinand
4/5
This album was much better than I remember.
N.E.R.D
3/5
This was strange. Not sure how to classify it.
Belle & Sebastian
3/5
This was good. Chill and solid work.
Lucinda Williams
5/5
Really good album. Had heard of her but had no idea how good her music was.
Iron Butterfly
3/5
Awesome 60’s psychedelic experience.
Jeff Buckley
4/5
Really good album most known for his rendition of 'Hallelujah'
Ananda Shankar
2/5
It’s a lot of sitar.
Cat Stevens
4/5
Awesome album. So many good songs.
Pretenders
4/5
Great album. Always loved their sound.
The Libertines
4/5
This was another pleasant surprise. Some really good songs
The Cardigans
3/5
Cool sounds in an 80’s kinda way
Serge Gainsbourg
3/5
This was a strange interesting album. It wasn't bad but it was enigmatic.
Astor Piazzolla
2/5
This was chill and different than I expected but didn’t pop for me.
Circle Jerks
3/5
College sounds call me back.
Missy Elliott
3/5
Really solid album with a lot of supporting players
Traffic
4/5
Cool album. Great late 60's vibe
Laura Nyro
2/5
This was cool and I liked it but not sure why it’s in this list.
Ian Dury
2/5
This was cool 70’s British music. Didn’t really click for me.
Fishbone
3/5
This was a real solid album. Enjoyed it.
James Brown
5/5
The man was a force of nature.
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades
3/5
Fun joyful music.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
3/5
This was strange but after a while I found myself grooving to it
Talk Talk
3/5
Solid album effort. Enjoyed their sound.