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Albums you rated higher than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Love And Special Sauce | 5 | 2.74 | +2.26 |
| Guitar Town | 5 | 2.81 | +2.19 |
| Skylarking | 5 | 3.04 | +1.96 |
| The Suburbs | 5 | 3.51 | +1.49 |
| Franz Ferdinand | 5 | 3.57 | +1.43 |
| Brothers | 5 | 3.58 | +1.42 |
| Californication | 5 | 3.7 | +1.3 |
| Born In The U.S.A. | 5 | 3.71 | +1.29 |
| Triangle | 4 | 2.71 | +1.29 |
| Electric Prunes | 4 | 2.73 | +1.27 |
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Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endtroducing..... | 1 | 3.36 | -2.36 |
| The Downward Spiral | 1 | 3.35 | -2.35 |
| Ambient 1/Music For Airports | 1 | 3.07 | -2.07 |
| Eli And The Thirteenth Confession | 1 | 2.94 | -1.94 |
| Music Has The Right To Children | 1 | 2.91 | -1.91 |
| Second Toughest In The Infants | 1 | 2.86 | -1.86 |
| Roots | 1 | 2.78 | -1.78 |
| Space Ritual | 1 | 2.68 | -1.68 |
| Birth Of The Cool | 2 | 3.65 | -1.65 |
| The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill | 2 | 3.63 | -1.63 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Nirvana | 2 | 5 |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Eno | 3 | 1.67 |
| Barry Adamson | 2 | 1.5 |
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| Artist | Ratings |
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| Radiohead | 3, 5, 2 |
5-Star Albums (22)
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Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
2.5/5
First of all, the Spotify version (from his son) is way different than the original which you can find on YouTube.
The original is quitte nice. It has this calm over it that is very relaxing. Not something I will listen to a lot, but for one time it was good.
2 likes
Barry Adamson
2/5
Some cool stuff in this album. But mainly instrumental and weird. He is trying to make something different and that he achieved.
2 likes
Boards of Canada
1/5
I tried.. but I will not finish this album. It’s more than one hour of the same.. maybe on the background or with drugs this sounds nice, but for me this is very boring.
1 likes
Kraftwerk
2/5
I knew Kraftwerk only from name and that they were revolutionary in their time. For the 70’s I can imagine this was something new.
Autobahn the song is very long but in some way I keep listening. After that the album dies out and gets boring for me.
1 likes
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Before I was not the biggest fan of nick cave. I think I rated one album before. But I start to like it more and more. This is a fantastic album. It’s very long and not all the songs are as good, but still there are so many good songs on it. Hard to choose some favourites.
Favourite songs:
- Get ready for love
- There she goes my beautiful world
- Breathless
1 likes
1-Star Albums (12)
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Radiohead
3/5
Air
3/5
Instrumental, movie soundtrack
Bob Marley & The Wailers
4/5
Blur
3/5
Beetlebum
Song 2
Bruce Springsteen
5/5
Brilliant album, a collection of great songs
The Specials
4/5
Monkey man, message to you Rudy, note klub, stupid marriage.
Great album
Funkadelic
3/5
4/5
Steve Earle
5/5
Guitar town
Hillbilly highway
Good old friend the blues
Jethro Tull
3/5
3.5/5
Aqualung
Mother goose
Cross eyed mary
Ice T
3/5
Beste nummers:
New jack hustler
Bitches 2
OG original gangster
ABBA
3/5
3.5/5
Best songs:
Slipping through my fingers
One of us
Soldiers
Eagles
4/5
Best songs:
Take it easy
Witchy woman
Peaceful easy feeling
Blue Cheer
3/5
Some good songs but a bad audio quality.
Nick Drake
4/5
Best songs
Not one in particular but a great album.
Radiohead
5/5
Best songs:
The bends
High and dry
Just
(Black Star)
The Prodigy
3/5
2.5/5
Not my genre
Great song:
Voodoo People
Various Artists
4/5
Brilliant christmas classics !
Robert Wyatt
1/5
Weird, not my type of music
The Replacements
3/5
3.5/5
Best songs:
I will dare
Black diamond
Androgynous
Leonard Cohen
3/5
3.5/5
Some good songs on the album. Easy to listen to, but not something special
Favourite songs:
- Suzanne
- Master song
- So long, Marianne
Tom Waits
3/5
Some good songs mixed with strange vocals but overall quite enjoyable.
Favourite songs:
- Jesus gonna be here
- in the Colosseum
- I don’t wanna grow up
Bobby Womack
3/5
3.5/5
Not a genre I listen to a lot but I enjoyed this album.
Favourite songs:
- So many sides of you
- Just my imagination
- If you think you’re lonely now
Cat Stevens
4/5
Favourite songs:
- Where do the children play
- Wild world
- Sad Lisa
Machito
2/5
I can listen to it on the background, but this is not a music genre I like.
Jamiroquai
3/5
2.5/5
The album started good but at the end I lost my interest in it. All together it’s okay.
Favourite songs:
- Too young to die
- Music of the mind
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
Not a big fan of the noises and distorted guitar. Has some good songs so overall not a bad album.
Favourite songs:
- Just like honey
- Some candy talking
- Sowing seeds
Pulp
4/5
4.5/5
Amazing album, love the sound and the variation between the songs.
Favourite songs:
- Common people
- Disco 2000
- Underwear
Ali Farka Touré
2/5
Not my type of music.
Brian Eno
2/5
The album started off okay, after that it got to weird for me.
Favourite song:
- Needles in the camel’s eye
The Beau Brummels
4/5
Easy listening album, not very long but a nice almost all songs are great.
Favourite songs:
- Are you happy ?
- The keeper of time
- it won’t get better
Flamin' Groovies
3/5
The Flamin’ Groovies have a good sound which I liked. For me the album is a bit too long.
Nothing extraordinary, just a fine album.
Favourite songs:
- High flying’ baby
- Yesterday’s numbers
- Carol
DJ Shadow
1/5
Primal Scream
2/5
2.5/5
Trippy album, more background music. A bit too experimental for me.
Favourite songs:
- Star
- Medication
Led Zeppelin
5/5
Legendary band, great album. With Stairway to heaven as the absolute highlight of the album.
Favourite songs:
- Black dog
- Stairway to heaven
- Going to California
Rush
4/5
3.5/5
Didn’t know what to expect, but I was surprised by this album. The reviews were not all great, but this album had a great sound. The first song is actually 5 different songs. No favourite songs, but an album I could go back to.
The Black Crowes
4/5
4.5/5
Fantastic album! Especially the first half of the album. I will for sure come back to this one.
Favourite songs:
- Twice as hard
- Sister luck
- She talks to angels
Jacques Brel
3/5
Even though I don’t understand the language. He sings with such emotion that the meaning of the song becomes clear. Not something I used to listen to, but I enjoyed this album.
Favourite song:
- Amsterdam
Taylor Swift
3/5
This really is the perfect example of an pop album. Didn’t think I would like it, but it was not that bad actually. Some really catchy songs and some are to poppy for me.
Favourite songs:
- Style
- Wildest dreams
- Blank space
Amy Winehouse
5/5
Such a great album, don’t know what else to say. Great artist, great album.
Favourite songs:
- You know I’m no good
- Love is a losing game
- Tears dry on their own
The Young Gods
3/5
2.5/5
Interesting.. never heard of this band before, so I didn’t know what to expect. I liked some of the songs but they got a bit weird which was not necessary for me. Liked the vocals though.
Favourite songs:
- L’eau rouge
- Charlotte
- La fille de la mort
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
2/5
The songs are not bad, but they just don’t get to me. It’s an album that I would put on on the background. Maybe with a second try I would change my mind, for now just 2 out of 5.
Jane Weaver
2/5
Not for me. Don’t like the vocals, and everything sounds a bit the same.
Paul Weller
3/5
Easy to listen to. No song really stands out for me. I enjoyed it but I’m not sure if I will listen to it again.
Favourite songs:
- Sunflower
- Wild wood
Simon & Garfunkel
3/5
Not my favourite Simon & Garfunkel album. I like some of the songs, but there were also a few I would have rather have not on the album.
Favourite songs:
- America
- Fakin’ it
- Mrs. Robinson
The Who
5/5
Fantastic album. Starts off great, ends also with a great song. Just a classic album.
Favourite songs
- Baba O’reily
- Behind blue eyes
- Won’t get fooled again
Miles Davis
2/5
On the background during dinner this would be perfect. I miss the vocals, and everything sounds a bit the same. Not for me I think.
The Blue Nile
3/5
2.5/5
I Like the singers voice. Some of the songs are okay, but nothing special.
Favourite songs:
- A walk across the rooftops
- Stay
Silver Jews
3/5
After reading the reviews and Wikipedia it sounded like an album I would enjoy. I did, but not as much as I thought I would. Maybe if I listen to it again or different albums. In the end not bad, some good songs on it l also.
Favourite songs:
- I remember me
- Let’s not and say we did
- Friday night fever
The White Stripes
4/5
I liked it! Will for sure come back to this album some time. Liked the mix between short songs and the longer ones.
Favourite songs:
- Dead leaves and the dirty ground
- Fell in love with a girl
- We’re going to be friends
Talking Heads
3/5
First album of the talking heads I ever listened to. Heard of them before, but didn’t know one song. Quitte enjoyed it, not my favourite genre. Contains some good songs.
Favourite songs:
- Once in a lifetime
- Listening wind
- Houses in motion
The Electric Prunes
4/5
Great album, must listen to it again sometime.
Favourite songs:
- Onie
- Get me to the world on time
- About a quarter to nine
Slipknot
2/5
My throat hurts from listening to this. I think the songs no life was the one I kind of liked. The drums, guitars and everything are not bad, it’s just the vocals that make in unlistenable for me.
Beatles
4/5
The first Beatles album I’m rating. I never listened much to them, know their famous songs of course. But this album is great, it has a nice variety of songs.
Favourite songs:
- Drive my car
- Michelle
- I’m looking through you
Kraftwerk
3/5
2.5/5
Not really my type of music, but I can see why people like this.
It’s not bad, just not my style.
Favourite song:
- Neon lights
Brian Eno
2/5
2nd Brian Eno album, it better than the the first one, but still not a fan. A few songs are okay to listen to, but for me it would do better on the background.
3/5
3.5/5
Good album. Nothing more to add. Just a nice listen, not my all time favourite but I enjoyed it.
Favourite song:
- Close to the edge
The Black Keys
5/5
Starting to become a big fan of the black keys. Another great album from them. So much great songs on here.
Favourite songs:
- Everlasting light
- Tighten up
- Howlin’ for you
- Never gonna give you up
Duran Duran
4/5
I’ve know a few songs of Duran Duran from the radio, only never took the time to look up an full album. I liked this one, the whole album has a bit the same sound and still a good amount of variety between the songs.
Favourite songs:
- My own way
- Hungry like the wolf
- Save a prayer
Sam Cooke
3/5
Never been a big fan of the live album, rather have a studio record. The album is good though. Great voice and some good songs.
Favourite songs:
- Feel it (don’t fight it)
- Twistin’ the night away
LCD Soundsystem
3/5
Electronic music is normally not my favourite, although combined with a bit of rock it’s not that bad. Won’t be my favourite genre but I can listen to albums like this now and then.
Favourite songs:
- North American scum
- New York I love you, but you’re bringing me down
Scott Walker
3/5
3.5/5
What a great voice he has and his songs are like small stories in the way he sings them.
Not really special but still quite enjoyable.
Favourite songs:
- Hero of the war
- The old man’s back again
- Get behind me
The United States Of America
3/5
2.5/5
Interesting album. I liked it, but none of the songs really jumped out for me. It was all okay, maybe I will listen to it again.
Favourite song:
- The American metaphysical circus
Curtis Mayfield
3/5
Like the sound this album has, just not a big fan of his high voice. I wouldn’t return to this album very fast probably.
Supergrass
4/5
Apparently this band is quite popular, but I never heard of them. Just know the sample of Alright being used in different songs. But this album is great!
Favourite songs:
- I’d like to know
- Alright
- Strange ones
Underworld
1/5
Not for me..
Mott The Hoople
3/5
2.5/5
Decent songs nothing special. For me no song really jumped out. Still quite enjoyable to listen to.
Queen
4/5
Amazing album! Love queen, but never listened to this one before. Freddy his voice is just amazing.
Favourite songs:
- Killer queen
- Dear friends
- Bring back that Leroy Brown
Soft Cell
3/5
3.5/5
I quitte liked the sound, sounds a bit ahead of their time. For me the album could have been shorter. After a while I was done with it. Overall not bad!
Favourite songs:
- Tainted love
- Say hello, wave goodbye
- Torch
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions
3/5
Easy to listen to, nothing extraordinary, just a good sound. Listened twice to the album and it got better and better.
Favourite songs:
- Rattlesnakes
- Down on mission street
Adam & The Ants
2/5
I can imagine this was new at the time it came out and it is not that bad. But it was okay for one time. Wouldn’t return to this album probably.
Led Zeppelin
4/5
Another great led zeppelin album. Starting to become a fan! Love the guitars and the way they build up their songs.
Favourite songs:
- Whole lotta love
- Ramble on
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
2/5
I don’t know how to comment on this. It’s not bad, the music is beautiful it’s just a bit too slow and boring. Maybe in a movie it would fit on the background.
Les Rythmes Digitales
3/5
Normally not a fan of this genre. This album was actually quitte okay. Bit too long for me though.
Favourite song:
- Sometimes
Billie Holiday
2/5
2.5/5
She has something in her voice that makes you want to listen. It’s not my favourite style and genre, but still enjoyed some songs. Wouldn’t return to this album probably.
Lou Reed
3/5
3.5/5
Love a concept album. The songs on their own are nothing special but together they make a great album.
Incubus
3/5
Takes me back to my teenager years. Never listened to incubus before, but younger me would have liked this. Not an must listen album, but it’s okay.
Favourite songs:
- Drive
- Pardon me
The Jesus And Mary Chain
3/5
3.5/5
This one is more accessible then the other album I rated. The sound trough out the album stays somewhat the same, but it’s good.
Favourite songs:
- Darklands
- April skies
The Police
4/5
Good album by the Police, just the song ‘Mother’ was weird and unnecessary for me.
Favourite songs:
- Every breath you take
- Murder by numbers
Tom Waits
4/5
This is the 2nd album of Tom Waits I’m rating. The first one was to weird for me, but this one is great. Good variety in the songs and some many great ones. His voice is something special and the way he uses it is amazing. Will come back to this album for sure.
Favourite songs:
- Tango till they’re sore
- Hang down your head
- Time
- Rain dogs
Röyksopp
2/5
Same review as all albums in this genre, it’s not bad but for me it’s just background music..
Adele
4/5
Didn’t know before that I already knew half of the album. So many great and famous songs on here. Some have been played too much on the radio, but still it’s good.
Favourite songs:
- Rumour has it
- Don’t you remember
- He won’t go
Sinead O'Connor
2/5
Nothing compares 2 U is a great song, but the rest of the album didn’t do it for me..
LCD Soundsystem
2/5
This is the second album of LCD Soundsystem I’m rating. The first one I liked better.
In a list of 1001 albums I think LCD soundsystem shouldn’t be in there twice. One album is fine for me, but I am sure there are more essential albums than this one.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
3/5
If you’re into folk music this is a good album. Couldn’t listen to it on Spotify, but managed to find it on YouTube. Nice variety of easy going songs.
Faith No More
3/5
The beginning of the album is great, later it’s too much of the same sound for me. But overall a good album.
Favourite songs:
- From out of nowhere
- Epic
- Woodpecker from Mars
ZZ Top
3/5
Good album. Easy listening, very nice to listen to while driving.
Favourite song:
- La Grange
Fred Neil
3/5
Love the old folk music. He has a nice voice and the songs are pretty good. I will come back to this album some time.
Favourite songs:
- Sweet cocaine
Billy Joel
5/5
Fantastic album! Don’t know what else to say about it. I listened to this album already many times and it’s still great!
Favourite songs:
- Scenes from a Italian restaurant
- Vienna
- She’s always a woman
Fairport Convention
3/5
This is something else! Gives a Middle Ages feeling with the sound and lyrics of the songs. I liked it!
Favourite song:
- Matty groves
N.W.A.
3/5
2.5/5
Such an important album in the history of rap and hiphop. Not really my style, but I can enjoy some songs for time to time.
Favourite songs:
- Fuck tha police
- Gangsta Gangsta
Ute Lemper
1/5
Nope, couldn’t enjoy this.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
4/5
3.5/5
Listened to a bunch of songs, never a complete album until now. Not disappointed. Good guitar riffs and easy to listen to.
Favourite songs:
- Rockin’ around (with you)
- American girl
Nirvana
5/5
I wish that I was around when grunge rock happened. Of course Nevermind is their masterpiece, but this album has also some great songs on it. Really enjoyed the album and discovered some new songs too.
Favourite songs:
- Heart-shaped box
- Rape me
- Frances farmer will have her revenge on Seattle
- All apologies
Magazine
2/5
2.5/5
Not bad but no song really got me. Maybe worth another try.
The Undertones
4/5
So many short and fun songs. It is hard to choose my favourite songs out of so many songs. But it’s a great album, fun to listen to with the strange and funny lyrics.
Favourite songs:
- Teenage kicks
- Get over you
- Here comes the summer
Antony and the Johnsons
3/5
This is something new, hard to describe it or put it in a genre. In some way I liked it, his voice has something strange that I want to keep listening to. Not something to listen to all the time.
Favourite songs:
- Hope there’s someone
- Fistful of love
Tom Waits
2/5
It is great to hear Tom Waits interact with the room, tell stories and sings his songs. But I am just not a big fan of the live recording albums. Rather have a real studio recording or be there at the live show. Music is good, just not an album I enjoy.
The Smiths
3/5
I enjoy the smiths once in a while. Their sound is pleasant to listen to. Not my favourite album but it is okay.
Favourite songs:
- The headmasters ritual
- That joke isn’t funny anymore
The Go-Go's
2/5
They sing good and theosophist are quitte catchy sometimes, but it’s just not something I enjoy listening to so much.
The Monkees
3/5
3.5/5
Some cheesy songs, but I enjoyed it. For me the album is a bit too long. Overall not bad.
Favourite songs:
- You told me
- Sunny girlfriend
- Shades of grey
Kate Bush
2/5
She has a great voice. But the songs are just not for me.
Alice Cooper
3/5
3.5/5
First song of the album School’s out is an brilliant start of an album. The other songs are good to, but not blown away by it.
Favourite songs:
- School’s out
- Public animal #9
Pixies
3/5
Heard a lot about the Pixies, so finally an album of them and I was not disappointed. I like their sound, he has a good voice and the guitars sound amazing.
Favourite songs:
- Debaser
- Here comes your man
Bad Company
4/5
Never heard of bad company but this is some great 70’s rock. All songs have a great sound, solid album!
Favourite songs:
- Can’t get enough
- Ready for love
Beatles
5/5
Brilliant classic album. Everyone knows the cover of this album, I knew quitte some songs. But it’s an different experience when listening it as a whole. Listened to it twice and the second time it was even better. The songs individually are great but get stronger as a whole. No wonder this is such a legendary album.
Favourite songs:
- Come together
- Here comes the sun
- Golden slumbers/Carry that weight/the end
Willie Nelson
3/5
3.5/5
Willie Nelson is always good. All new songs for me, but I like the way he tells a story with his guitar as background music.
Favourite songs:
- Blue skies
- All of me
Bob Dylan
3/5
Bob Dylan is something unique. His music is build differently and I enjoy it. Not really a song that stand out for me, but a good album as a whole.
Waylon Jennings
4/5
Classic country album, amazing !
Waylon is legendary and this music never gets old for me. Hopefully there will be some more albums of him on the list.
Favourite songs:
- Honky tonk heroes
- Old five and dimers like me
- Black rose
Portishead
3/5
2.5/5
Not my music genre, still this was not bad. But after a while the songs all sound the same. It has a nice easy vibe and was not as bad as I thought it would be.
Favourite song:
- Wandering star
Hawkwind
1/5
I tried it twice but the quality was bad and also I am not a big fan of live albums. And then the music was too weird for me..
Fleetwood Mac
4/5
So much variety on this album. It can never beat rumours. But it has its own style and I quitte like it. Something different.
Favourite songs:
- What makes you think you are the one
- Not that funny
- Tusk
Janis Joplin
4/5
3.5/5
Took some time before the album got to me and this is not completly my style and genre. But in the end I can see why this album is on the list and also why she is such a beloved artist. Her voice is something you can’t stop listening to.
Favourite songs :
- Me and Bobby McGee
- Mercedes Benz
- Cry baby
R.E.M.
4/5
Love their sound. Sometimes it’s too much of te same for me. But overall a pleasant album to listen to.
Favourite songs:
- Radio free Europe
- Perfect circle
- We walk
The Band
3/5
Decent album, I enjoyed listening to it but not an album I would buy or play often.
Favourite song:
- Tears of rage
KISS
3/5
First Kiss album I ever listened to. I do understand why they were so big in their time. The album is good, but for me no song really jumped out. All songs are good and enjoyable, nothing special.
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
3/5
3.5/5
Old but gold, buddy holly and the chirping crickets are legends. The short but sweet songs are all easy to listen to and cheered me up.
Favourite songs:
- Maybe baby
- Rock me my baby
Lambchop
2/5
The album started off not bad, musically it was good. Only the songs in falsetto I disliked and there were to many of them.
Boards of Canada
1/5
I tried.. but I will not finish this album. It’s more than one hour of the same.. maybe on the background or with drugs this sounds nice, but for me this is very boring.
Aerosmith
4/5
Love Aerosmith but never listened a full album of them. Not disappointed after this one. Walk this way is a banger, but the other songs were good too. Overall 3.5 or 4 somewhere in between.
Favourite songs:
- Walk this way
- Big ten inch record
- Sweet emotion
Isaac Hayes
3/5
2.5/5
Musically it’s a great album and probably the music is great as background in the movie. To listen to as an album is less interesting for me.
Tracy Chapman
5/5
Fantastic album! Amazing voice and she is a great storyteller. I will really liked this album and will also check out her other albums.
Favourite songs:
- Talkin’ bout a revolution
- Fast car
- Behind the wall
Songhoy Blues
3/5
Love their sound! Never heard of these guys, but it’s not bad. The language barrier makes it less interesting. Still it’s a good album and I enjoyed listening to it
Favourite song:
- Soubour
XTC
5/5
Fantastic album! The first time it was okay, but the second time I listened to it was amazing. Can’t wait for the third try. The start of the album is the best and dear god is a good finish. Love the way some of the songs flow over into eachother.
Favourite songs:
- Summer’s cauldron
- Grass
- The meeting place
- Dear God
Honourable mention: ballet for a rainy day + 1000 umbrellas
Bee Gees
3/5
I do like the Bee Gees and this album is not bad. So I would give it 3 out of 5, not super but still enjoyable. It is a little to dramatic for me. A few
Favourite song:
- Israel
Fats Domino
4/5
First time listening to fats domino, only knew him by name. Great songs, short but all very happy.
Favourite songs:
- blueberry hill
- blue monday
- so long
Goldfrapp
2/5
Not my type of music. Some songs were okay and it’s not terrible to listen to, just not for me.
Favourite song:
- Utopia
Drive Like Jehu
2/5
2.5/5
Some songs on the album we’re okay even though they were very long. It’s not bad just not completely my thing.
Coldplay
4/5
3.5/5
As I read in the comments it’s either you hate Coldplay or you love them. Still I am somewhere in between. The way the music is composed is great and I can understand why people love it and see the quality. But it doesn’t get to me, the album is good some also individual songs are great. It got better when I listened the album again so I will give it 4 stars as 3.5 is not possible.
Favourite songs
- Yellow
- Trouble
- High speed
Tom Waits
4/5
Starting to love his music more every time I put on one of his albums. Such a extraordinary voice and musically solid. Again a great album !
Favourite songs:
- Saving all my love for you
- Downtown
- On the nickel
Dr. John
2/5
Not my kind of music. Too weird and experimental. It was not horrible to listen to, just not for me.
The Smiths
4/5
Heard a lot about the Smiths, but never listened an album. I was not disappointed! Great sound, love his voice. Sometimes a little bit repetitive, but overall a great album.
Also the timing of this album in my list can’t be coincidental ;)
Favourite songs:
- Frankly, Mr Shankly
- Cementry gates
- There is a light that never goes out
Sly & The Family Stone
3/5
Catchy but also with a message. Not completely my type of music, but for one album it’s nice. Sex machine was not necessary for me, sounded more like a jam session.
Favourite songs:
- Stand
- Don’t call me nigger, whitey
- Everyday people
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
4/5
It’s a pity that his albums are removed from spotify, although I understand his decision. Loved the album though. It’s just so easy to listen to, I could put this album easily on repeat.
Favourite songs:
- Down by the river
- The losing end
Pink Floyd
5/5
Legendary. Can’t explain why but this album is just amazing. It has so many weird sounds and voices in it but it intriges me.
Normally I would pick my favourite songs, in this case I can’t pick one because the album is just one big song.
The Magnetic Fields
3/5
2.5/5
I admire the idea of this project, but it’s just too much. One album of 3 hours long.. I enjoyed it more than I thought and almost finished the whole album. Some songs are quitte good, but I don’t remember the titles because there were so many. Is they just chose 16 songs this albums would be getting a higher rating.
Favourite song:
- Book of love
The Triffids
2/5
Nothing special, just an standard soft rock album. I think they are not so bad, but all the songs are just mediocre. Not special enough to be on the list in my opinion.
Favourite song:
- Vagabond holes
Franz Ferdinand
5/5
Amazing album. It was already on my list of albums I should listen to. The diversity in the album is great and it’s filled with great songs. Exactly what I like!
Favourite songs:
- Take me out
- The dark of the matinée
- Michael
Ian Dury
3/5
Funny album and quitte enjoyable. Not something I would listen to regularly. But for one time it was fun.
Favourite song:
- Billericay Dicky
CHIC
3/5
3.5/5
Funky and very catchy! I knew the songs but not the artists. Sometimes too repetitive for me, overall a good album!
Favourite songs:
- Le freak
- I want your love
- At last I am free
Femi Kuti
3/5
Pretty good, some different vibes. He has clearly an opinion and the lyrics are not hiding this. Sometimes too long and repetitive but overall enjoyable.
Favourite song:
- Wonder Wonder
Prince
3/5
3.5/5
The song purple rain is truly a masterpiece, the album was for me less good than expected. When doves cry is another great songs, but the other ones didn’t get to me. Overall I enjoyed it, but my expectations were higher.
Favourite songs:
- When dives cry
- Purple rain
David Bowie
2/5
David Bowie is without a doubt a legendary artist and he should be in the list of 1001 best albums. Not sure if this is the album that should be in here..
The production is great, the songs are not. They don’t get to me.
Faust
3/5
Long and a lot of instrumental parts, but for some reason I kept listening. The songs could be somewhat shorter for me. Overall I enjoyed it and have to listen to this one again.
Favourite song :
- Giggy smile
John Lee Hooker
3/5
3.5/5
Loved it ! First album of John Lee Hooker I listened to ever. The variety in the songs is not very big, but for some reason it doesn’t matter. Every song has its own thing and I just kept listening. I have to listen to it again to find my favourites on this album.
Mudhoney
3/5
This is a nice change in music style compared the the previous albums I got. Some great songs to put the volume up and scream along. The whole album was decent, might have to listen to it again for a better opinion.
Favourite songs:
- Touch me I’m sick
- Sweet young thing ain’t sweet no more
Barry Adamson
2/5
Some cool stuff in this album. But mainly instrumental and weird. He is trying to make something different and that he achieved.
Fiona Apple
3/5
2.5/5
Never heard of her but I like her voice. The songs are good but get boring and repetitive after a while. Still not bad and I enjoyed it.
Favourite song:
- Shadow boxer
The Verve
4/5
Classic soft rock album! It is nothing special but for me it works. I listened to the album while taking a walk and that was perfect. Just easy going and that’s all.
Favourite songs:
- Bitter sweet symphony
- The drugs don’t work
- Lucky man
Stevie Wonder
4/5
First listen the album was okay. Second time listening I really loved it. Maybe I was expecting more funk the first time, like the albums I heard from him before. THis voice is great and the songs are very well produced.
Favourite songs:
- Superstition
- Blame it on the sun
- I believe (when I fall in love with you it will be forever)
The Who
3/5
Not a big fan of live albums and seeing the reviews I am not the only one. The Who is great and the songs are too, but I prefer them on the album where they belong.
The music is great, just don’t understand why there are live albums in this list.
King Crimson
4/5
Unexpected but very good ! This is what you can call an album. The songs on their own are good but together as an album they are even better. Sometimes songs of 10 minutes get boring but in this case they keep it interesting and I liked every minute of it. Normally I would write down my favourite songs, but this album should be listened as a whole.
Run-D.M.C.
2/5
2.5/5
Sometimes I can appreciate hiphop and/or rap, but most of the times it doesn’t do it for me. For this album it’s the same, although their style is unique and I can imagine they inspired a lot of artists. Not bad to listen to for one time, but I don’t need to try it a second time.
Stevie Wonder
5/5
Masterpiece! 1 hour and 45 minutes of pure class. Everything in this album is amazing, his voice, the production, the lyrics. I was already a small fan of his work but never took the time for the full album.
It is hard to pick favourite songs, there are many worth mentioning but I will pick 3.
Favourite songs:
- Sir Duke
- Isn’t she lovely
- As
Brian Eno
1/5
The title already says it.. Music for airports.. I mean, the music is calm and relaxing and may be great for studying or as background music. But this is a list for the best albums and I think there are thousands of albums that deserve the spot of this album.
Parliament
3/5
What the funk! Not a genre I would dive into quickly, but this album is nice!
Really funky and not too long.
Elvis Presley
3/5
I think I was not in the mood for this album, so might have to try it again. I like his voice and his style. The album is good but no song jumped out for me.
Emmylou Harris
3/5
Love her voice! It’s not completely my style, still I enjoyed this album. It’s good as a whole and has some nice songs on it.
Favourite song:
- One big love
Depeche Mode
4/5
Not very familiar with Depeche mode, only knew them by name. But I was pleasantly surprised. The album got beter the second time I listened to it. I like their style and will try more of their albums.
Favourite songs:
- Personal Jesus
- Halo
- Enjoy the silence
Motörhead
3/5
Amazing album opener, the rest of the album was pretty good but can never beat the opener.
Marty Robbins
3/5
Wasn’t expecting an album like this to be on the list, but I liked it. For sure not one of the greatest but there have been far worse. It’s a fun album with the western style and his way of storytelling is just great. Nothing special but just fun to listen to.
Dusty Springfield
3/5
3.5/5
Only knew Dusty Springfield by name before I listened to this, but her voice sounded immediately familiar. The music is catchy and her voice is great. Really enjoyed this.
Favourite songs:
- Mama said
- You don’t own me
fIREHOSE
3/5
3.5/5
It’s nice to have some variation in genre and music in this list. This was an album where I didn’t know what to expect, but I liked it. Could have gone both ways.
The songs are short and that makes them actually good. Sounds like they just make what they want and don’t bother to fit in.
Favourite songs:
- In my mind
- Liberty for our friend
- Some things
The La's
3/5
3.5/5
Easy going soft rock album. I enjoyed this one, the style of the songs stays the same but never bores. Not a great album, but for sure something I would like to listen to again.
Favourite songs:
- I can’t sleep
- There she goes
- I.O.U.
Eminem
4/5
This man is insane and brilliant. Rap and Hiphop are not my genres but I make an exception for Eminem. His lyrics and storytelling is so good you just listen to the whole album like a book. Even though some songs are weird it’s still good.
Favourite songs:
- My name is
- Guilty conscience
- Rock bottom
George Michael
3/5
3.5/5
Such a beautiful voice, he can make songs sound so dramatic. Of course I knew him by name but didn’t have a big knowledge of his work. This album has quitte some variation in it and kept me interested till the end.
Favourite songs:
- Praying for time
- Freedom ‘90!
- Waiting
Black Sabbath
3/5
3.5/5
I have to try more albums of Black Sabbath. It’s a great Dad rock band and I don’t know enough about them.
Favourite songs:
- Changes
- Supernaut
The Who
2/5
I like the who but this is just a weird concept and not pleasant to listen to.
The Birthday Party
1/5
Bad quality of the record and also the music is terrible.
Donald Fagen
3/5
Reminds me of billy Joel, somehow has the same style and similar voice. The album is quitte easygoing and enjoyable. Nothing special but I enjoyed it.
Favourite songs:
- I.G.Y.
- New frontier
Def Leppard
4/5
If you want a definition of 80s rock, this is it for me. Not an album I would put on very often but I really enjoyed it.
Favourite songs:
- Photograph
- Stagefright
- Rock of ages
Kate Bush
2/5
Good voice, but for me it has nothing special. The album stays quitte the same.
Marvin Gaye
3/5
I can hear the quality in his music and understand why people enjoy his music. I really like his voice and the way he build up this album, but it’s not something I would put on myself. I enjoyed it and it deserves a place in this list.
Coldplay
4/5
3.5/5
Not a big Coldplay fan but still now the majority of the songs on this album. I wouldn’t buy the album but don’t mind hearing some of its songs once in a while. Some songs have been overplayed by the radio but I still enjoyed it.
Favourite songs:
- Politik
- The scientist
- Clocks
The Flaming Lips
3/5
3.5/5
The more I listened to it the better the album became. First time it was strange but still good and after the second time it became better.
Favourite songs:
- Race for the price
- A spoonful weighs a ton
- The spiderbite song
Iron Maiden
4/5
Everybody knows Iron maiden, including me. But never took the time to listen to a full album until now and I don’t regret it.
The hard rock combined with the vocals and melodic chorus makes all the songs very easy to listen to, even if they are 6 minutes or longer.
Favourite songs:
- The prisoner
- Run to the hills
The Byrds
3/5
Old but gold! Shorts songs but an easy to listen to album. At the end of the album I got a bit distracted because it was all quitte the same. Still enjoyed it and will look up some of their other work.
Favourite songs:
- Mr. Tambourine man
- I’ll feel a whole lot better
Frank Sinatra
3/5
2.5/5
He has a great voice and the songs are good, but I can not listen to his music for more than one album. It gets repetitive and a bit boring. But overall not bad.
Anita Baker
2/5
Can’t say anything bad about the songs, her voice or the album in general other than it’s just not my style. I understand why it’s on the list, but it just doesn’t do anything to me.
B.B. King
3/5
As I said about previous live albums, not a fan. It’s great when you know the artist or if you were at the concert. But if not, I prefer a studio album.
Still he is a legend and the music is great.
George Michael
4/5
Such a great voice this man has!
The album is quitte good, it’s starts off great with faith and father figure. I want your sex is not his best work but okay, after that it gets better again. When I am in the mood for this kind of music I will try some of his other albums.
Favourite songs:
- Faith
- Father figure
- One more try
Tangerine Dream
2/5
Not for me.. for its time it must have been revolutionary and inspiring for many artist. Electronic albums like this can’t interest me.
Shivkumar Sharma
3/5
2.5/5
First of all, the Spotify version (from his son) is way different than the original which you can find on YouTube.
The original is quitte nice. It has this calm over it that is very relaxing. Not something I will listen to a lot, but for one time it was good.
Carole King
4/5
I knew more Carole King songs then I thought.. I heard of her name of course, but never linked the songs to her. The album is great, you can hear she is a great singer and songwriter. I enjoyed the album a lot.
Favourite songs:
- it’s too late
- you’ve got a friend
- where you lead
Solomon Burke
3/5
3.5/5
The title of the album says it all, Rock ‘N Soul, a great combination of the both genres. First time listening to Solomon Burke, but he is great! Wouldn’t mind to hear more from him.
Favourite songs:
- Cry to me
- You can’t love em all
The Avalanches
3/5
2.5/5
It’s not bad, but normally not my type of music. Still I kept interested in this album, so I’m having a hard time to rate this album. Maybe I should try it again some time. I like how the songs flow into eachother.
Favourite song:
- Frontier psychiatrist
Steve Winwood
3/5
2.5/5
Just an average album. Not bad but none of the songs jump out for me and the sound is quitte the same all the time.
Michael Jackson
4/5
Not bad! No seriously. Great album, great artist. I’m not a big Michael Jackson fan, but I knew almost the whole album. It contains some classics but also some less popular songs which are great. Don’t know what else to say other than that I really enjoyed this album.
4.5/5
Favourite songs:
- The way you make me feel
- Liberian girl
- Man in the mirror
- I just can’t stop loving you
Barry Adamson
1/5
I admire his creativity and the idea to make a concept album/movie soundtrack. But I can not keep up with the story and it starts to bore me. Music is great to sleep on, but that’s not why I am on this website rating albums.
Turbonegro
3/5
I think in this genre there are some better albums. Still enjoyed this one. The only thing missing in the band is some great vocals. The riffs and sound they have is amazing, just not a bit fan of the vocals.
The Incredible String Band
2/5
Weird… but not in a good way. Some songs were ok, but overall pretty bad.
The Jam
3/5
3.5/5
Really enjoyable album. Doesn’t have something special but is very decent and easy to listen to. It’s not good enough to give it 4 stars but for sure it’s better then 3.
Favourite songs:
- Pretty Green
- Monday
- That’s entertainment
The Allman Brothers Band
3/5
I have mentioned before in this list that I am not a big fan of live albums. I totally understand that this was a great performance, but if I wasn’t there it I would prefer a studio album most of the time.
They are playing great and the instrumental parts for minutes long are amazing. But not something I would listen to again. Still worth 3 stars though
Ice Cube
2/5
Real old school hiphop, not my genre but I enjoyed some of it. To me the beats is most of the songs sound the same, so it gets repetitive after a while. For one time listening it was okay.
Favourite song:
- Who’s the Mack
The Clash
4/5
Loved it! Great punk album and they are truly one of a kind. Album got even better the second time I listened to it.
Favourite songs:
- London calling
- Jimmy Jazz
- The right profile
- Train in vain
Electric Light Orchestra
4/5
3.75/5
As you listen more times to the album it gets more and more interesting. I now listened to it twice but will for sure try it again in the future.
I think at the time this came out it was revolutionary, I love the spacey sounds and variety in the music. And then there is mr blue sky as masterpiece.
Favourite songs:
- Mr blue sky
- The whale
- Wild West hero
Tina Turner
2/5
2.5/5
She has such a powerful voice, it’s truly amazing. Apart from that the album doesn’t cut it for me. Just not my type of music.
Favourite song:
- Private dancer
The Kinks
3/5
3.5/5
Nice and sweet short songs which fit perfectly together. Sometimes a little too cheesy but overall an easy going album. I knew the kinks but never listened an album, but will try some of their other works for sure.
Favourite songs:
- Death of a clown
- Tin Soldier man
- Waterloo sunset
The Doors
3/5
3.5/5
Solid album. Starts off strong and energetic and afterwards keeps the same quality throughout the whole album. After the roadhouse blues no song really stood out, but just decent.
Favourite song:
- Roadhouse blues
Saint Etienne
2/5
As background music in a store it would be fine, but this album doesn’t belong in this list for me. It’s not bad but the samples and ambient music are just ok.
Cyndi Lauper
3/5
I’ve heard of cyndi lauper but couldn’t didn’t know these songs were hers. The album is good, very upbeat happy songs mixed with smaller slow songs. It’s ok and I enjoyed it, nothing special though
Favourite songs:
- Time after time
- She bop
Alice In Chains
4/5
Alice in chain, this fits right up my alley, but never really listened to them, so I was very exited about this one.
It took some time, but after the first time listening it got so much better. His voice is so powerful. The album goes up and down, but overall it’s solid.
Favourite songs:
- Them bones
- Rooster
- Would?
Pearl Jam
5/5
Easiest 5 stars so far! Don’t even have to review this album, it’s a masterpiece from beginning till the end.
Rufus Wainwright
4/5
On this one I had no idea what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. He has a beautiful voice and together with an orchestra sound it all comes together.
The album starts off very strong, but the second part ain’t that bad also.
I absolutely enjoyed it and I will try more of Rufus Wainwright.
Favourite songs:
- Oh what a world
- I don’t know what it is
- Go or go ahead
Talk Talk
2/5
2,5/5
His voice is good and it isn’t so bad, but none of the songs really stand out. It’s okay but nothing special
David Ackles
2/5
Feels like songs for a play or musical, which is not necessarily bad. But in this case it didn’t work for me. Some of the songs are beautifully composed, although they didn’t peak my interest enough.
Neil Young
4/5
Great album! Too bad he took all his music from Spotify. But I love his sound. If I can find it I will try and listen more to his music.
Favourite song:
-Ambulance blues
Arcade Fire
5/5
Fantastic album. The start of this album so good, but I love the music throughout the whole album. It’s perfectly orchestrated and keeps the same vibe through the whole album.
Favourite songs:
- The suburbs
- Modern man
- Rococo
Adele
3/5
These pop albums always surprise me in how many of the songs I already know.
It’s not my genre and I wouldn’t buy it, but I can’t deny that this is a solid album. Great songs and a great artist.
Favourite songs:
- Million years ago
The Stranglers
3/5
Nice punk album with a great organ player. Didn’t think an organ would work with punk music, but this album is the proof.
Favourite songs:
- Sometimes
- Go buddy go
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
2/5
Not for me.. for me this album has 2 good songs and the rest is weird.
Hugh Masekela
2/5
Jazz is not made for me. First song was good after I lost interest.
Run-D.M.C.
2/5
2.5/5
Maybe the best old school hip hop album until now. Still it’s not my genre. I liked a few songs, but most of them have the same rhythm and sound to me. Walk this way is a banger, but mostly because of Aerosmith.
Favourite songs:
- It’s tricky
- Walk this way
The Cars
3/5
This album has no ups no downs it just keeps at the same average level the whole time. I quitte enjoyed it, but again it’s nothing special or memorable.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
5/5
Amazing!
They have such a unique sound, loved to listen to this album again after a long time.
Favourite songs:
- Otherside
- Californication
- Road trippin
- Fat dance
Radiohead
2/5
Radiohead has some of the best albums ever made. But this one didn’t blow me away like others. Few good songs, but overall not great..
His voice gets annoying and whiny sometimes. Too bad I was expecting something better.
Johnny Cash
5/5
I said before I’m not a big fan of live recordings, but this is one of the exceptions. His talks between the songs are even nice to listen to. And the location (prison) give some songs something extra.
Loved it !
Kraftwerk
2/5
I knew Kraftwerk only from name and that they were revolutionary in their time. For the 70’s I can imagine this was something new.
Autobahn the song is very long but in some way I keep listening. After that the album dies out and gets boring for me.
The Hives
3/5
Nice to have a punk rock album once in a while. Although a best of compilation feels a little bit like cheating in this list.. would have preferred one of their original albums. So “only” 3 stars for this one.
The Notorious B.I.G.
4/5
Maybe the first hiphop album I actually enjoyed. Biggy has a unique style and a great vibe. I don’t resonate with all themes but overall it’s lyrically amazing.
Favourite songs:
- Juicy
- Big poppa
- Friend of mine
New Order
2/5
Nope..
I think they experimented with a new sound on this album and it didn’t work. The electronic beats are terrible. Some parts were okay but mostly garbage.
Led Zeppelin
3/5
3.5/5
Not much to say about this album, it’s just good. I enjoyed it, not my favourite of led zeppelin but still good.
Judas Priest
3/5
This album feels like the definition of old school metal. Not to listen to every day but once in a while it’s pretty good. I enjoyed it.
The Mothers Of Invention
2/5
2.5/5
For its time it must have been revolutionary. But at the same time it’s also pretty weird. There are some good songs on here and also some garbage. In the end it was okay to listen to but not again.
Favourite song:
- Wowie Zowie
Pet Shop Boys
3/5
Don’t know what to say about this album. It was okay, I liked it but not something I would buy.
Favourite songs:
- Being boring
- How can you expect to be taken seriously?
Iggy Pop
4/5
Great album, really enjoyed this one. I heard of the album but never listened to it, only some of the songs. I’ll remember this one.
Favourite songs:
- Lust for life
- The passenger
- Success
Jerry Lee Lewis
4/5
3.5/5
So much energy in this performance. You have to dance on this. Made me really happy. Short but powerful.
Minutemen
2/5
The music is not bad, but it just didn’t do it for me. Too long album and the short songs make it hard to get into the album. Maybe I should try again some time..
Gorillaz
4/5
Solid album, not usually my genre but I did enjoy this one a lot. Nice variety in songs and keeps a steady flow throughout the album.
Favourite songs:
- Re-Hash
- Clint Eastwood
- 19-2000
Fugees
3/5
Not the genre I would’ve listened to by myself, but the album is solid.
Favourite songs:
- Ready or not
- Killing me softly with his song
Nirvana
5/5
MTV unplugged has made some outstanding albums and this is one of them. Love the acoustic versions of their songs and their cover choices are great also.
Favourite songs:
- The man who sold the world
- Plateau
- Where did you sleep last night
Fleetwood Mac
5/5
Easy 5 stars. One of the best albums ever produced. I can’t pick a favourite song because there are so many. Loved to listen to this one again after a long time.
Deep Purple
2/5
Child in time is a masterpiece but after that the album is going down fast. And the last song was horrible..
Sex Pistols
3/5
Most albums start off great and start to slowest go down, this one is the other way around. The beginning of the album is okay, but after it gets better and better. Starting to like the sex pistols more and more.
Favourite songs:
- God save the queen
- Anarchy in the UK
- EMI
Paul Simon
3/5
I should listen to Paul Simon more, I enjoy his style and voice. This album is not his best work but I still enjoyed it.
Favourite songs:
- Allergies
- Train in the distance
Metallica
4/5
This album for sure belongs in this list. It’s solid, but not one I will be listening to any time soon. Maybe because it’s so well known and I heard a lot of the songs already too much. Still it’s a classic and I did enjoy it.
Best songs:
- Enter sandman
- The unforgiven
- Nothing else matters
Django Django
4/5
3.75/5
Starts of great, get a little bit worse at the end but overall pretty solid. It’s just an easy listen and not a standard album.
Favourite songs:
- Hail Bop
- Default
2/5
Not my genre, too pop for me. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t excite me.
Boston
3/5
What a banger is “More than a feeling”. Absolutely an amazing song. The rest of the album is pretty good. Dad rock as some might say. Good album, I enjoyed it.
Favourite songs:
- More than a feeling
- Peace of mind
Nine Inch Nails
1/5
1.5/5
This album contains a lot of, let’s call it “noise”. I don’t mind a little bit, but on this one it’s too much and disturbing. It was hard for me to get through this album. The only positive thing about this one is Hurt. Just so Johnny Cash could cover it.
Laura Nyro
1/5
Nope, don’t like her voice at all. This one is not made for me.
Laibach
2/5
Generally not a big fan of the german language in music, but this album made me doubt about that in the beginning. The first half of the album was good and surprising. Towards the end it got reparative and I lost my interest.
Favourite song:
- Opus Dei
Fatboy Slim
3/5
2.5/5
Better than I expected. It’s sometimes a bit too repetitive but overall a good album to have on the background.
Favourite song:
- Praise you
Big Black
2/5
Not what I expected, and not something I would return to soon. I do like punk once in a while but this was too much noise and couldn’t interest me enough.
Favourite song:
- Kerosine
The Fall
4/5
I was surprised that I knew a few songs and started the songs more every time I heard them again. Good album, have to watch remember this one.
Favourite songs:
- Barmy
- Spoiled Victorian child
- new house
G. Love & Special Sauce
5/5
Blues + hiphop/rap is an amazing combination which comes out perfect on this album. Never heard of them or any of the songs but I enjoyed every song. It’s not perfect so I would say 4.8/5 but since that’s not possible I’ll give it 5 stars.
Favourite songs:
- Blues music
- Baby’s got sauce
- Shooting hoops
Elton John
4/5
4.5/5
Great album, listened to a lot of Elton John, only never a full album.
There are so many good songs on this album, but also a few which are mediocre. That’s why I can’t give it 5 stars.
Favourite songs:
- Bennie and the Jets
- Goodbye yellow brick road
- Grey seal
- Saturday night’s alright
Fairport Convention
3/5
2.5/5
Easy going album. Nothing special but also can’t say anything bad about it.
Jimmy Smith
3/5
Good to listen to something different for a change. Loved the first song. After that it was okay. Can’t listen to a full album. In the background it’s great. Can’t deny that it’s musically very good
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
4/5
Before I was not the biggest fan of nick cave. I think I rated one album before. But I start to like it more and more. This is a fantastic album. It’s very long and not all the songs are as good, but still there are so many good songs on it. Hard to choose some favourites.
Favourite songs:
- Get ready for love
- There she goes my beautiful world
- Breathless
Bob Dylan
4/5
Love his storytelling in the songs. Especially in Bob Dylan’s 115th dream, this whole bullshit story makes a great song. Mr tambourine man is just a masterpiece and the rest of the album is solid.
Favourite songs:
- On the road again
- Bob Dylan’s 115th dream
- Mr. Tambourine man
4/5
Great album! Lot of variety in the songs. Love the songwriting and the message in some of the songs. Easy to listen to album.
Favourite songs:
- Victoria
- Yes sir, no sir
- Drivin’
Tricky
2/5
First song was okay-ish. Not my genre. Very repetitive, so gets boring over time. Maybe as background music.
Eagles
4/5
3.5/5
Hotel California (the song) is an absolute masterpiece. The rest of the album doesn’t matter anymore. Even after hearing it so many times it still stays top class.
The rest of the album is just solid.
Favourite songs:
- Hotel California
- The last resort
Sepultura
1/5
I don’t mind some metal once in a while. But this was a bit too much screaming and just a lot of noise.
Kanye West
4/5
It’s hard to review this album with everything this man has said and done.
Even though this was all before that.
I never understood the hype around him, after listening to this album it makes a little bit more sense. Just based on the music it’s very good, also for not big rap fans. Still it’s hard to listen to him.
Because this is a music platform I’ll give the rating just based on the music.
Eminem
4/5
For me Eminem is unique in his genre. I like the way he plays with the words and raps about heavy themes. Some songs are a bit too dark. The collabs with some other rappers weren’t necessary, but overall a great album.
It’s hard to choose some favourites because it feels like an album where the songs are connected and even tough some songs are great on its own, they are part of the whole album story.
Black Sabbath
3/5
Iconic band with a decent album. Revolutionary for their time i guess. First time listening a full album and wasn’t disappointed.
Favourite songs:
- Paranoid
- Iron man
The Last Shadow Puppets
4/5
3.75/5
This is a hard one to rate. Big fan of Alex turner and especially the arctic monkeys, so I was of course very excited when this one came on the list, since I only listened to it once some time ago.
I like the sound and feel of the album, but still it feels like something is missing. Still I keep listening, enjoying it and hearing different things every time.
No favourite song because nothing really stood out but together it works quitte well.
Garbage
3/5
After a variety of genres finally a rocks album which I never heard of before.
I was excited about this one and it didn’t disappoint. It’s not too special or groundbreaking, but a good and steady album.
Favourite songs:
- Supervixen
- Dog new tricks
The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy
2/5
Feels like he has a lot to say and he did. Not my taste. I don’t mind the political themes, just make it a bit more exciting instead of making it sound like a long monologue over a beat. At the end of the album there were some better songs, still it couldn’t save it.
Khaled
3/5
2.5/5
Pleasantly surprised by this album. Not an album I would buy or listen to in my free time, but it does put a smile on my face. First Arabic album I ever listened to. It has a lot of variety, from more classic Arabic to pop and almost electronic music.
I forgive him for ruining imagine, because the rest of the album was good.
Favourite song:
- Ya Aachkou
Elton John
3/5
2.5/5
I like Elton John and Tiny Dancer is a wonderful song. But the rest didn’t cut it for me. I can’t say it’s bad or that I hated it. It just felt un cohesive and all a bit the same. Not the worst album in this list, but I was expecting a bit better from him.
The Who
3/5
Easy listening album, the songs are simple but good. It doesn’t blow you away but is a nice change of style from nowadays’ music.
Favourite songs:
- Out in the street
- The good’s gone
- My generation
Pet Shop Boys
2/5
I don’t know what to say about this. This part of the 80’s music doesn’t have my preference. There is some okay songs, but also a few really bad ones, like “shopping”.. what the hell was that. I think albums like these were essential for inspiration and developing music. Maybe even creating different genres, but apart from a few songs, this is not for me.
Favourite song:
- It’s a sin
Thin Lizzy
3/5
Good album, would have preferred a studio album because the live version doesn’t add anything apart from fans clapping and a few words.
Favourite songs:
- Rosalie
- The boys are back in town
Lauryn Hill
2/5
Not bad, but not my genre.
The Stooges
3/5
2.5/5
The start of the album was good, it got worse when they started screaming and putting random noises in the songs.
Favourite song:
- Loose
a-ha
2/5
I can almost copy paste my review from the pet shop boys album I rated recently. This new wave synth pop is okay for 1 or 2 songs but that’s it. Take on me is a banger, after that it gets worse and worse.
Favourite song:
- Take on me
OutKast
3/5
Before this album I only knew OutKast from their two hits. I was pleasantly surprised by this album. It’s a double album and it also feels like two different albums, probably why they chose two names. I liked “The Love Below” more. The interludes are funny but sometimes also distracting, overall a good album and one to revisit one day.
Favourite songs:
- The way you move
- Spread
- Hey Ya!
Steely Dan
3/5
2.5/5
Jazzy rock, good on the back ground. Nothing too special but certainly not bad.
Not much to say about other than I enjoyed it.