Listened Before? N Pros: This was a great surprise! I've never listened to these people before at all. I'm usually not a fan of all electronic stuff, but they use the vocals so well over the top that it pulls it together very nicely. I think this is the best electronic music I've heard. Cons: Some songs drag a bit. Added to Library? N Songs Added to Playlist: Protection, Three

Listened Before? N Holy S**T! What an amazing introduction to Thin Lizzy. This live album is an absolute masterpiece from beginning to end. Banger after banger lined up in a row. The lead guitar is absolutely face-melting in every song, and the band's energy is full-tilt. I am unsure how I have basically completely missed this band until now. Everyone knows "The Boys are Back in Town", and I was familiar with "Jailbreak" but every other song here is wonderful as well. I see no real cons here. This will be my first 5-star album. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist - The Boys are Back in Town

Listened Before? Y This… is one of my favorite albums of all time. Tori Amos in her prime. Complex lyrics that completely capture the emotions intended, beautifully composed and performed music. A classic. Added to Library? Y

Listened Before? N HAHA Eric Clapton is a piece of shit. I wish I could give it 0. Added to Library? HAHAHAHAHA NO Song added to playlist: I Shot the Sheriff (but I quarantined it just for him so I won't give him a cent by listening to it).

Listened Before: This album is a gem. Literally any song on here could have been released as a single and probably gone to number one. Solidly written, well produced, and the performance is... well it's the Beatles. Added to Library? N (Not really my style) Songs added to Playlist: Please Mister Postman, All My Loving

Listened Before (in entirety)? N Pros: Nice, peppy, rocking listen. Not too long. This must have been wild to hear in the 70s. It's HEAVY rock (probably not quite metal by today's standards). Highlights: Girl's got Rythmn, Beating around the Bush has a GREAT main riff. Night Prowler was a great surprise! Guitars were spot-on (I'm a sucker for blues licks), Bonn's voice doesn't really lend itself to blues, but the riffs and solos more than make up for it. It's easy to see why AC/DC are considered an influence by so many later bands. This was a good intro to their pre-Brian Johnson days. Cons: It's a shame that I started this album by skipping track 1. Highway to Hell is probably one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time.... unless you listen to hard rock or classic rock radio. It's so overplayed in my world that I could go without ever hearing it again. As expected, the lyrics of the album are overtly sexual. It's fine, just not what I choose usually. Added to Library (Y/N/partial)? P Added: Girl's Got Rhythm, Beating Around the Bush, Night Prowler

Listened Before? N Drugs. There's not enough of them to make me like this album. I don't get it. Pros: Student Demonstration Time is a decent political song. Cons: After reading the history of the record, I understand that it was a comeback of sorts for the band, and that's fantastic for them. I don't understand why is consistenly ranked in the top albums of all time though. It really feels like they were attempting to become the "American Beatles" here. The vocals are not what I expect from the Beach Boys, and the instrumentation seems intentionally experimental. Added to Library? (Yes/No/Partial) - P Added: Student Demonstration Time

Listened Before? N Ah yes, 1990s Britpop/rock. Not my favorite. Pros: It's not unlisten-able, and I get the sense that if I listened to it several times I might even start to be okay with it. It's a bit trippy and acidy at times in a good way. Can see how the style influenced later American and British acts. Cons: Droning, repetitive, noisy, lyrics that are difficult to understand. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cheapskate (a little groovier than the rest)

Listened before? N ELVIS! Late Elvis, that is, but still Elvis! Pros: well, it’s Elvis. He’s got a great voice and a good selection of songs. I enjoyed this one. Cons: it’s late Elvis so his voice was starting to go a little bit. Also, a lot of slower songs on this one when I’d prefer Elvis to be peppier. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Long Black Limousine, I'm Movin' On

Listened before? N Willie Nelson's 1978 Cover Album. This one was pretty good, but different for Willie. Pros: It's Willie Nelson! His voice was at it's peak here, and I believe he even won a Grammy for Georgia on My Mind. Good stuff. Cons: It's 100% slow songs. It's all covers, although, well-known ones. Not really the style I expect from Willie Nelson. I prefer his country stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Georgia on My Mind

Listened before? N This is my first known exposure to The Undertones. This was a nice surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Pros: Rocking, Peppy, Punk-ish. Referred to as pop-punk by Wikipedia, I pretty much agree. It's not modern-style pop-punk, but it is pop-punk nonetheless. You can hear the influence of The Ramones all over this record. Anyway, all of this is good news for me. I really liked this album. Cons: Repetitive lyrics (it's old-school punk, so this is expected), a couple of songs just didn't do it for me. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Teenage Kicks, Get Over You

Listened before? N It was okay. Heavily layered guitars and gravelly vocals seem like Social Distortion. Nothing special for me here but I could see how people would like it. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Helpless

Listened Before? N I really liked this one. I'm a bit of a fan of the Cure, so I have a passing familiarity with this album (Mostly A Forest), but this isn't one I had listened to entirely. Pros: It's the Cure! I love these guys' sound. It just FEELS like the 80s, and Robert Smith's lyrics are good, along with his amazing voice. The instrumentation is on point and the guitar hooks are catchy. Cons: I'm glad these guys decided at some point that turning up Smith's vocals would be a good idea. I get that it's supposed to be secondary to the music, but it's a travesty to hide a vocalist like him. This album they're barely audible until the halfway point, but after that much better. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: A Forest

Listened Before? N Holy S**T! What an amazing introduction to Thin Lizzy. This live album is an absolute masterpiece from beginning to end. Banger after banger lined up in a row. The lead guitar is absolutely face-melting in every song, and the band's energy is full-tilt. I am unsure how I have basically completely missed this band until now. Everyone knows "The Boys are Back in Town", and I was familiar with "Jailbreak" but every other song here is wonderful as well. I see no real cons here. This will be my first 5-star album. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist - The Boys are Back in Town

Listened Before? Y My first entry for an album I've listened to all the way through in the past! Pros: Hey, it's the Eagles! It's the Eagles best known album, and it's a widely acclaimed masterpiece! Also, Hotel California, and The Last Resort are a couple of my favorite songs of all time. Amazing album. Stellar songwriting. Stellar instrumentation. Cons: The only con I have for this album (and actually the band as a whole), is that in MY opinion, Don Henley has such an amazing voice that nobody else should sing. Ever. I don't understand the rotating singers thing and it actually annoys me a lot. Added to Library - Y Songs Added to Playlist - Hotel California, The Last Resort

Listened Before? N Pros: My first Miles Davis! Great sound, very familiar and soothing as a Kansas City resident. I loved this album. Wonderful musicianship. Cons: I just have a difficult time getting into non-classical music with no vocals whatsoever. However, I may find myself getting familiar with vocal-less jazz sooner than I think. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Blue in Green

Listened Before: N Old Talking Heads! Sweet! Pros: A few catchy ones in there. It's fun to hear where their sound originated. Overall a solid album though. Really liked Life During Wartime. Cons: Sometimes a little bit TOO experimental for me. "Drugs" in particular.... Although I'm not sure what I expected with a title like that! Added to playlist: Life During Wartime

Listened Before? N Pros: Super smooth, easy to listen to. Fun to "get it on" to. This is some of the smoothest stuff I've heard coming out of the 70's. Good stuff. Cons: Listening to this beginning to end isn't really my style. I could see a situation where I could be in the right mood, but it wouldn't be often. I definitely appreciate it, though. Added to Library? N Song(s) added to playlist: Lets Get it On

Listened before? N Not much to say about this one. I don’t understand why it was popular. The dude just talk/sings in falsetto for way too long. The music is decent but his voice actually wrecks it mostly. Added to library? N Song added to playlist: So in Love

Listened Before: N Peak Dylan! Nice! While I haven't listened to this one before, I am familiar with a few of the songs. Pros: This album is amazing. Good music and witty, biting social commentary. Can't go wrong with that combo. Every song is well crafted and the recordings are raw enough to make you feel like you're there with him. Cons: Can't think of many. Even Mr. Tambourine Man as over-done as it is as a song, shines on this one. Added to Library: Y Songs added to playlist: On the Road Again, Maggie's Farm.

Listened Before? N Another gap in my musical experience. Prince. First Prince album I've listened to beginning-to-end. Pros: Well, I now see why he was considered a pioneer and why he was so popular. This album is very, very good. Highly skilled production and never gets boring. It's very impressive that he pulled this off basically as a one man band. His attitude is INCREDIBLE. Prince gives no fucks. A classic of the 80's! Cons: Unfortunately not ENOUGH my style to add the whole album. I'll come back to it in the future I'm sure, but right now it's not really in my wheelhouse. Fairly dated lyrically, but that's okay. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Housequake, U Got the Look

Listened Before: N Modern R&B... Meh. Pros: Loved "Super Rich Kids". I like some of the music here. Nothing too difficult to listen to, it's just not really my thing. Cons: Again, not my thing. Too much "talking" over the music.. and a lot of the samples seem unnecessary or out of place. Also, why is Pyramids 10 minutes long? Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Super Rich Kids

Listened Before: N Alright, man! The Dead! Pros: This album was great! Mellow and good harmonies. Wonderful guitars and a very peaceful mood. I will definitely be looking into more Dead later on. Cons: It drags a bit at the end. In particular I found "Attics of My Life" to be a slog to get through. Too sleepy. Maybe I'm not stoned enough. Good thing "Truckin'" comes after to wake me up. Added to Collection: P Songs added to playlist: Friend of the Devil, Truckin'

Listened before? N Peak Elvis! This is my second Elvis album and it’s amazing beginning to end!

Well, well, well it’s Bowie! I enjoyed this album but I feel like it needs me to listen to it more before I judge it. Some parts I really grooved to and some were not my favorite. His voice is truly special, though. Added to Library? N Songs Added to Playlist: Drive in Saturday, Cracked Actor

Listened Before? Y Oh Taylor! You were "better" as a country artist, but I have to admit, this album is pretty dang good. Pros: Lets see, there's about 6 absolute certified bangers on this album, and there's only 13 songs! Well done vocals and decent wordplay. It's a solid pop album. Cons: "Out of the Woods" almost makes me stop listening the album on its own. Repetition of subject matter, and feels a little bit dated. I added this one to the library, then removed Out of the Woods. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Wildest Dreams, Style

Beautiful voice. Not my style. Couldn’t keep me interested on a busy Monday. Maybe I’ll revisit later.

Listened Before: N 70s British "Prog Rock". Okay. We'll see.... Pros: Not many. I like the format of one long song for the first side, and I like the lead singer's voice a lot. Cons: Keyboards, and more keyboards... oh hey, lets add another layer of KEYBOARDS! Yikes. Not good. I felt like I was at a tent revival. I would call this less "prog rock" and more Experimental. No thanks. I'm willing to give them another shot if there's another album on the list but this is a hard no for me. Added to Library: N Songs added to Playlist: Jeremy Bender (because it's short).

Listened Before? N I loved this album. A good first entry for classic 60s country western. Pros: the title track is amazing, her voice is great, and the rebellious undertones were probably pretty fresh at the time. Cons: slow in parts. If you’re not sad, the slow songs drag. Added to Library? N Songs added to Library: Don’t Come Home a Drinkin…., I Got Caught.

I’m a lyrics guy, so I struggle with records that are instrumental or in a language I don’t understand. This one is not for me.

Listened Before? Y Coldplay's debut album! I know this one. Pros: This is a good album. Mellow and good lyrics. Feels like the early 2000s in a good way. Cons: Some of the songs are too long. This album was surpassed by it's follow-up "A Rush of Blood to the Head", so it's hard to not compare it to the superior album. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Yellow

Listened Before? N This was a surprise! Never heard of the man or the album. Pros: Wonderful old-school sound. They keyboards on some of the slower songs are chill-inducing. A nice mellow listen for a romantic evening or a melancholy day. I love the instrumental outtro of "Last Orders". Cons: Some of the songs (Who's Going to Shoe Your Pretty Feet) are too long and meander a bit slowly to keep my interest, but it's a small gripe. I can skip it. Songs added to Playlist: Just Like the Rain Added To Library: N

Listened before? N Meh. It was okay. I’m sure it’s considered a prog rock classic but it’s a very tough intro to a band. Very long and difficult to understand lyrics. Maybe younger stoner me would have loved it? Added to library? N

Listened Before? Y This… is one of my favorite albums of all time. Tori Amos in her prime. Complex lyrics that completely capture the emotions intended, beautifully composed and performed music. A classic. Added to Library? Y

Listened before?N Unintelligible and nonsensical lyrics do nothing for me.

Listened Before? N This one shaped up okay. I was NOT a fan of the first two tracks, but once Take Me Out kicked in, it got a lot better. I feel like the band put their filler tracks at the beginning. Pros: Great retro sound that was popular in the early 2000's and kinda sparked the modern "indie" sound. Good energy. Take Me Out and This Fire brought this one from a 1 * to a 3 * on their own. Cons: As mentioned - the first two tracks had me wondering if I was going to make it through. They're repetitive and boring. Take Me Out stands FAR above the rest of the album. I feel like this band didn't meet their potential. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist - Take Me Out, This Fire

Listened Before? N Good album. I enjoyed the style and substance. There are some great cameos on this one too.

Listened Before? N This turned out to be an amazing album. It feels like the 80s, but it's timeless in its musical composition and eclectic sound. Everyone is familiar with You can Call Me Al, but the rest of the record is just more of the same! I never knew. This is why I am doing this project. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: You Can Call Me Al, Graceland

Pretty good. A little long.

Didn’t need to listen to this one to rate. I’ve heard it hundreds of times. Metallica is my favorite band. Songs added to playlist: No Leaf Clover, One

Listened before? N Well, it was better than the first CM album. Still not great. Instrumentation was good. Songs added to playlist: Pusherman

Listened Before? Y I have heard this album a lot of times. I own the CD from the 90's, and it was one I listened to semi-regularly. That being said, NIN never really became one of my favorite bands. Pros: Catchy for industrial music. Angsty teenage me loved the anti-establishment messages. Mentally ill me loved the bleakness of it. Today, I just like that I can make it through the album but don't feel a need to force myself to. Cons: It hasn't aged in my life particularly well. I'm a much happier person now than I was when this released so it doesn't ring as true. "Closer" - oh wow, what an overplayed song. Thanks, corporate radio! Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Piggy, March of the Pigs

Listened Before?N Meh. Better than some, but it takes a LOT to crack my rap preferences. Pretty juvenile for the most part, it has its moments. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: The Light

Listened before? Y Another amazing beginning to end album. These guys were so talented as a group. I hope we get some music from the remaining two someday although that looks like a long shot. RIP MCA. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Sure Shot, Root Down

Listened Before? P Well, THIS was a surprise. I loved this album. Solid funk/disco stuff from the 70s. Awesome! Pros: Groovy, catchy, danceable songs beginning to end. Not too long! Cons: Not many. Maybe the individual length of some of the songs, but for the big hit on the record: Good Times, I know for a fact a radio edit exists. Added to Library? Y Songs Added to Playlist: Good Times,

Listened Before? N Great, mellow stuff. I've heard individual songs before but never the whole album. This was a nice listen. Added to Library? N Song added to Playlist: Summer Breeze (1&2)

Good stuff. Not right in my wheelhouse but very listenable.

Listened Before: N I came in with preconceived notions about Morrisey and I have to say, I was a bit wrong. Pros: This was more of a rocker than I thought I would be getting from the former Smiths frontman. The first song, especially, was almost a grunge song. I can say I actually liked the rest of this well enough to listen a second time. His voice pretty great as well.. Cons: Morrisey comes off pretentious in everything I've ever listened to. This album is no different. However, I think maybe if I lighten up a bit, it comes off a bit more just sarcastic. The cover of this album is ridiculous, too. Apparently he thought he was pretty hot shit. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: "You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side", "Certain People I Know"

Listened Before? N Whooo boy where to start with this one? It was unique and fun at the beginning, but wow did it stall out about song 4. Pros: Unique and a couple bangers in the beginning. Cons: Falsetto and repitition... it feels like a novelty album. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: This Town Ain't Big Enough for The Both Of Us

Listened Before? N WOW! The title track just blew my face off! The rest of the album is pretty good, but the first song is a crazy face-melting classic. Didn't expect that. Added to Library? P Songs added to Playlist: Maggot Brain

Listened Before? P Ah yeah! Rod Stewart! I love him. This is an early one, and he's still got his edge. I really enjoyed it. Not many cons to this one. I've never listened to it front-to-back before. I will likely do it many more times in the future. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Maggie May, (Find A) Reason To Believe

Listened Before? N Talking Heads! I like these guys. Pros: I love the sound. They're good at what they do. This early stuff is even better than their well-known things. Cons: Can get repeaty at times. If you're not in the mood for the sound of one song, you won't be in the mood for any of them. Added to Library? Y Songs Added to Playlist: Found a Job, Take me to the River

Listened Before? P Whoooo doggies! This one is a scorcher from beginning to end. They were on so much coke they squeezed an hour of music into 35 minutes! Gotta love the 80's! Pros: Pretty much front-to-back good songs. Absolutely KILLER guitar sound and skills from EVH. He was one of the great ones. Ice Cream Man is an underrated gem. Cons: Unfortunately, the rating for this album is going to be wrecked by mainstream rock radio again... much like AC/DC's Highway to Hell... There are 4 or 5 songs on this album that got absolutely RAILROADED into the ground over the past four decades. I didn't skip them on this listen, but almost definitely will in the future. At least You Really Got Me is short! Added to Library? P Songs added to Playlist: You Really Got Me, Ice Cream Man

Listened Before? N This is interesting. Not really for me, but interesting. Reminds me of when I used to be cool. Pros: Early Ska and late Punk influences here make it a historical piece. Some of the horns are very nice sounding. Cons: The vocals are not particularly nice, and they're not enunciated well so I don't know what he's singing about. The slow songs are a terrible grind to get through. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Tell Me When My Light Turns Green, Geno

Listened Before? Y Awww yeah! MJ at his peak! Pros: An all-time classic. The songs, the image, and the (unseen here) dancing are tip-top. Cons: The non-hits aren't amazing, but the hits are just over the top good so it can be overlooked. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Man in the Mirror, Smooth Criminal

Listened Before? N The genesis of Glam Rock, according to Wikipedia! Pros: Loved the glam sound and the consistency of the album. This one surprised me. I will probably listen to it again. Cons: Difficult to understand lyrics, and lots of repetition. Not too bad overall, though. Songs added to Playlist: The Slider

Big giant MEH from me. It had some decent moments but I didn’t care for it overall.

Odd and unexpected. Will revisit someday.

Bullshit. Impossible to find. Obscure albums with slim availability shouldn’t be on the list. If I could, I would give 0/10 since I can't even listen to it...

Listened before ? N Great album! Reminds me of my childhood. Pros: This dude's voice was pure magic. This album was enjoyable from beginning to end. Freedom is a timeless classic. Oh, and also he's a gay icon to boot! Cons: not much to dislike here. Added to Library? Y

Listened Before? N This is one I've been wanting to listen to, and putting off since literally the 90's. I've always been a fan of 2pac's style but never listened to a full album. Pros: This is an amazing record. The subject matter ranges from typical gangsta faire to personal therapy sessions. 2pac was a special talent. He makes the unrelatable relatable. Cons: Nothing much. Some terminology didn't hold its relevance, but this is a great snapshot of the mid-90s. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Library: Me Against the World, Dear Mama

Listened Before? N Well, I got an education this morning! This record, and band, are a major part of the sound of the early 80s NWOBHM that influenced the big thrash artists in the US. Pros: This record sounds like primitive Motorhead! The lyrics are brutally unapologetic. The thrash sound is awesome! Cons: They kind of sound like edgy teens at times, but hey, it was the 80s and people weren't nearly as jaded then. The album sounds like it was recorded in someone's garage! Also, what's with the weird fade-in on track 1? Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: To Hell and Back, Raise the Dead

Listened Before? N Another rap classic this week! I'm loving it. Pros: This album is straight up amazing. Ice Cube was one of the last true old-school gangsta rap records. A few weeks later, Dr. Dre dropped The Chronic and changed literally everything. This album got overshadowed IMO... this record deserved more attention than it got (probably mostly from white people). This was released in the same year as the LA riots and the Rodney King trial, and it shows. Ice Cube was PISSED, in a good way. Cons: A couple of outdated slurs here and there but its a sign of the times. Added to Library? Y Songs Added to Playlist: It Was a Good Day, Check Yo Self

Ok so first of all.... this album is listed as "rock". I mean... I guess it's "rock" if your version of rock includes dance beats and 80% keyboards. Also: It's in French so again, as I've said before, it's a non-starter for me. I listened to the first song and then about 10 seconds of each additional song to make sure none were in English. Now I'm done. 1/5 stars for the purposes of the list. I'm sure some Frenchman can tell me how good it actually is but I don't care.

This was an interesting one. I enjoyed it. Not going into heavy rotation but it didn’t suck.

Listened before? N I've heard of these guys before but never really listened to them. This one was pretty good! Reminds me of Echo and the Bunnymen a bit. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? Y Songs Added to Playlist: Happy When it Rains, April Skies

Meh it was okay. Kinda like a British tori amos I guess? Forgettable.

Listened Before? N Pros: This was a great surprise! I've never listened to these people before at all. I'm usually not a fan of all electronic stuff, but they use the vocals so well over the top that it pulls it together very nicely. I think this is the best electronic music I've heard. Cons: Some songs drag a bit. Added to Library? N Songs Added to Playlist: Protection, Three

Listened Before? Y This one! This is the good stuff! I love this album. It's front-to-back bangers and 90s nostalgia. This album FEELS like 1992. I love it. Added to Library? Y Songs Added to Playlist: Even Flow, Once

Listened Before? N Another surprise from this list. I'm not sure what I expected from the Flaming Lips, but this was not it. This album is incredibly solid. The sound is unique, AND it's a rock opera/concept album with a story: one of my favorite things. I highly enjoyed this one and will be listening to it quite a bit. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1

Listened Before? Y This is the inferior little brother to OK Computer. It's okay. I kind of agree with the reviewers that found it a bit pretentious. However... it IS a good record. Radiohead is allowed to be pretentious after the massive success they had with OKC anyway. It's a nice art piece, but I'm a lyrics guy and this album went with the nonsensical approach. I would never listen to this when I could just listen to the one before it. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Everything in it's Right Place

Listened Before? N Seems like this guy put a lot of effort in here. I hope he mad lots of money. I won't be listening again, I did not enjoy it.

Listened Before? N This was a fun album. I'd have to be in the right mood to listen to it again. It wasn't the worst thing I've heard, but not really my style. Edgy beats mixed with indian music. Shrug. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Light

Listened Before? N Pretty good indie record. I'd never heard of these guys before but it seems it's a member of Dinosaur Jr.'s side project. You can't get much more hipster than that lol. I didn't hate it at all. Some parts are abrasive but you have to understand they probably weren't taking it all that seriously. Parts sound like Nirvana without distortion, which shouldn't be a surprise for 1993. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Soul and Fire

Listened Before? N Beautiful album. Simple and stripped down, classic Springsteen subject matter. Not a happy one, but a good one. Lots of harmonica, reminds me of Dylan. Added to library? Y Songs added to playlist? Atlantic City

Listened Before? N These guys are OK. They have talent, but the sound is very dated now. If I were a previous fan I'd probably love it but never really got on board. Added to Library? N Song added to Playlist: Ms. Jackson

Well known to me! I’m traveling today so I don’t have time for a review but rest assured I listened to it!

Pretty good, pretty 60s! Added The Weight

Listened Before? N WOW! Another psychadelic surprise for me! Didn't expect to like this one as much as I did. Putting it into rotation. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Death Sound, Porpoise Mouth

Listened Before? N This was a great listen! Debbie Harry had great range on this album. Everything from sugar-coated pop, to lounge-singer sultry, to punk rocker aggressive! I highly enjoyed it. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Picture This, Heart of Glass

Listened Before? N Solid listen. These guys have always intrigued me because of their close relationship with the blues. While some songs on this album just don't work, there are some great highlights here. La Grange of course, but I particularly like the distortion-drenched "Jesus Just Left Chicago" Added to Library? P Songs added to Playlist: Jesus Just Left Chicago, La Grange

Listened Before? N Well, I see where Tori Amos got her sound now. Pretty much a straight rip of this sound. Here’s the thing though, I’ll always like Tori better because I grew up with her. Her topics are edgier too, which I like. That being said, this is decent. It’s a little bit repetitive in some songs but overall good. I love this version of running up that hill! Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Running Up That Hill

I imagine this is some sort of insane popular fad music from the 90s in England. For me, it’s awful.

Really enjoyable. I was familiar with Wild World but nothing else. This one was inoffensive, but not enthralling enough for me to add to library. Songs added to Playlist: Wild World

This album is a giant MEH for me. What is with all these late 90s-early 2000s british "rock" records lately. Droning and pretentious. Only redeeming quality is it's short. Song added to Playlist: Dirge

Yep. Sounds of 90s radio stations. That's about all I can say. They're decent sometimes. Post-grunge sound is overdone during those years and these were the leaders. It's well written and recorded and that helps. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist - Stupid Girl

Listened Before? N Wonderful record. Mellow but rocking at the same time. Lead guitar is an album-long face melter. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Down to the Waterline, Sultans of Swing

Meh. Not a fan really. Early 2010s hipster drivel.

Pretty good! More fun 60s stuff!

Listened Before? N Annnd even MORE britpop. I cant roll my eyes any more than I already am. Apparently the person who compiled this list is a gen-x British guy. Its the only excuse I can think of for all the late-70's thru early 90's brit stuff. Anyway, this album sounds like all the rest of them. The title track was okay. Other than that, a solid MEH. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Different Class

Listened Before? N HEY! I know these guys! They did the soundtrack for Legend back in the 80s. This is good stuff, especially as far as electronic music goes. I loved it. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Mysterious Semblance at the Strand of Nightmares

Listened Before? N This was actually great! A little weird at first but they have a unique sound and I love it. Added to Library? N Song added to Playlist: A&E

Boring.

Awesome!

Pretty good funky stuff! Not really my thing but inoffensive.

Listened Before? N How is it possible that I have never listened to this whole album before now? I have no clue. Take on Me is one of my all time favorite songs, but I never went beyond that. This is a synth-pop classic! Most songs are good or great, and there are a few real gems! Added to Library? Y Songs Added to Playlist - Take on Me, The Sun Always Shines on T.V.

Oh shocker, it’s another British indie album. I’m good, count me out. I listened to it and nearly fell asleep from the repetition and mumbling.

Listened Before? N Pretty decent. Much better than the previous album. Criminal and Shadowboxer are well known singles in the US. They're good. I also really like Sleep to Dream. All that said, I don't understand why an artist like Fiona Apple has multiple entries on the list. Added to Library? N Song added to Playlist: Sleep to Dream, Shadowboxer

Listened Before? N Well, this was a surprise. I actually enjoyed this jazz piano album more than I thought I would. It does feel very 70s to me, but that may be because I've heard it before when I was a kid and didn't realize it or something. Anyway it was solid and not boring or repetitive. My highest rating for an album without vocals. Added to Library? N

More British indie rock. No thanks.

Listened Before? Y YES! This is a great album. It has it's moments of irritation (like Scentless Apprentice with all the screaming), but overall it's phenomenal and captures late GenX angst perfectly. Added to Collection? Y (was already there) Songs Added to Playlist: Serve The Servants, Very Ape

Listened Before?: N This is an all time classic. I've never listened to it beginning to end but I really enjoyed it. Not much else to say. It's Prince. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Let's Go Crazy, Purple Rain.

Man, if these guys could JUST have shortened up some of these songs I would have loved it. But the endless 6-7 minute repeating is not going to do it for me. Song added to Playlist: Praise You

Listened Before? N This was a fantastic album. I have never heard a single song by Kanye, and this was a good intdroduction. That said, I will probably never listen to it again. I'm usually capable of separating the art from the artist but in this case I don't want to. I already didn't like Kanye, so there's no need to put in some effort to forget he's a giant douche. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: None. I won't give him money.

Fun little album. Quick listen, never heard of them before but I like it a lot from a simplistic proto-punk point of view. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: (I Live For) Cars and Girls

Nah. Like I said the last Kate Bush album, i'll take Tori Amos any day. Kate is too weird for me.

Listened Before? Y Okay so.... it took me a while to appreciate this album. I actually quite enjoy it now. It's not too long, and it's pretty simple while maintaining a lot of complexity. Good stuff! Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist? We're Going To Be Friends, Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground

Listened Before? N Oh Butthole Surfers. It's a blast from the past. A friend of mine in high school was a huge fan, so I'm conditioned to the experimental wierdness. I don't mind this record, but I wouldn't actively seek to listen to most of it. The major highlight for me is (surprise, surprise) Human Cannonball since it's the most cohesive thing on the record. Overall, not my favorite but I can tolerate it. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Human Cannonball

Non English. Not interested.

Listened Before? N This was a huge surprise. I loved it! Complex and not too repetitive. Added to Library?

Listened Before? N This was a very sleepy album. Slow and mellow. I doubt I'll listen to it again, just because nothing really stood out to me. Added to Library? N

Listened Before? N Unique without being art-rock? Check. An eclectic sound? Check. A singer that has a good voice? Check. I really liked this one. It's kind of forgettable overall, just because there's no pure bangers here, but very listenable. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Supreme I Preme

Listened Before? Y Ah yes, another record from my favorite band of all time. This one is near flawless IMO. Pure magical speed metal with intelligent lyrics. Added to Library? It was already there Songs added to Playlist: Blackened, Dyer's Eve

Listened Before: This album is a gem. Literally any song on here could have been released as a single and probably gone to number one. Solidly written, well produced, and the performance is... well it's the Beatles. Added to Library? N (Not really my style) Songs added to Playlist: Please Mister Postman, All My Loving

Listened Before? N CCR was truly great as far as southern rock and blues fusion goes. John Fogerty had the perfect voice, and his voice added power and life to songs that otherwise wouldn't have been very exciting. This is a great record. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Lodi, Tombstone Shadow

Listened Before? N Another day, another banger. The Stones are awesome. They are just one of the most consistently good rock n roll bands, and they've kept it going for half a century or more now. This is early work, and it's a good one. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Sympathy for the Devil

Listened Before? N Indian sitar music! This was pretty dang cool even without lyrics. It was calming an unobtrusive. I may listen to this one again. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Dadra

Listened Before? N (Except during the movie) Well... wow. It's been years since I've seen this movie and I forgot how atmospheric and amazing the music is. Anyone who has seen the movie can feel the setting and story of the movie returning as this record plays on. Suicide Underground has the narration/monologue and it really pulls the whole thing together. Amazing. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Library: Playground Love (of course), Suicide Underground

Listened Before? Y YES! Perfect listening for a Friday! This brings me back to my high school days. Dripping with nostalgia and a great album to boot. VF is the worst sounding good band out there, IMO. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Kiss Off, Add it Up

Listened Before? N This one was better than the other one I've listened to by this band (The Holy Bible). It's kinda like Smashing Pumpkins and Oasis had a baby. I reckon it's okay. Not my favorite but listenable. Added to Library? N Songs added to Library: A Design for Life

Listened Before? N Ehhhh... non-english stuff again. I gather from wiki that this is some sort of groundbreaking album. I don't know what it is and I don't speak Portuguese so it's very "meh" to me. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Tropicalia

Listened Before? N This is a good album! I really enjoyed it. Good flow, nice production. It feels like the 90s to me. Good nostalgic feeling. This is especially wonderful for a debut album. That being said, it's not really something I'll probably just put on and listen to. Maybe occasionally. Added to Library? Songs added to Playlist - Can I Kick It?

Listened before? N I really loved this album. Perfect vibe for the day and really mellow and relaxing. Thanks, Bob! Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Stir it Up

Listened Before? N More of the same from Flaming Lips. I like their sound but im not super into it so I think the one album I've been listening to will do without adding this one. Decent performance, though. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Race for the Prize

Listened Before? N Hey this was alright. I remember the time period this came out, and it was largely praised. It does have a good sound, like the reviews say, it's "garage rock" sounding. Pretty jammy. Here's the thing for me, though.. I don't like NY enough to really love it. His style is pretty same-y on every song. Its good, but it gets old after a while. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Country Home

Listened Before? N This was weird and noisy. I've heard worse, but I wouldn't listen to it again. Apparently I don't like the 1970s music much. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Shot by Both Sides

Listened Before? N This was pretty good. I didn't even know some of these songs were by Stevie Wonder. I see why this is a classic. The only drawback I found was that one of those songs I didn't know was by SW is "Sir Duke". There's just something about this song that I can't stand. It's so repetitive. I'm not saying it's bad, it's just not for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: I Wish

Listened Before? N I actually really liked this album. It was very easy to listen to and includes a few CLASSIC songs in "Baba O'riley", "Won't Get Fooled Again", and "Behind Blue Eyes". The latter of the three was ruined for me by Limp Bizkit back in the 90's, but the other two have definitely stood the test of time. The rest of the album is fairly unknown, but of high quality. I may listen to this again. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Won't Get Fooled Again, Baba O'riley.

This was just okay. I get that he's an icon but I don't really understand it.

Listened Before? Y This is an amazing classic. Nirvana was a great band, and this is their best, least chaotic, and most well-arranged performance IMO. The cameos from the Meat Puppets and the songs they covered are a major highlight. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: The Man Who Sold the World, Plateu

Listened Before? N Mehhhhhhh. Not my style. Also, another generic British electronic/rap/modern rock mashup? I'm good. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: DLZ

Listened Before? N I have never heard of Mr. Neil before. This was an interesting listen. Started out soulful and somewhat innocent in the beginning. Imagine my surprise when, by the end of the album, we had a song about cocaine and an 8-minute jam session including sitars. Who knew? Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist - That's the Bag I'm In

Listened Before? N This album feels ahead of it's time. The styles are cool and it flows nicely. HOWEVER, the overarching sexual themes are just 'meh' for me. I think I'm jaded. Oh well. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Earth People

An all time classic, and one of my favorites ever.

Listened Before? N Concise and tight, well written and classic sounding. I loved this album. It's not my style enough to add it to my library but it was a pleasure to hear. MUCH better than their later works. I preferred the stereo version to the original mono version. I realize this won't be the case for everyone. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Dance, Dance, Dance

Listened Before? N This one was FUNKY. It was alright... kind of overtly sexual and good sex music probably. After reading his history I'd really be more interested in checking out some of his earlier stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Move With Me

Listened Before? N I know who she is, and I've heard a song by her back in the day, but I've never paid much attention. This is not really my style. It's okay, and I don't hate listening to it, but I'll never listen to it again. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Didn't Cha Know

Listened Before? N I've heard of Nick Cave a million times. He's a guy who always seems to be playing in concerts that are just before or just after concerts I go to in the same venue. I have never listened to him. If this album is representative of his work, I see why. It was sleepy, slow, and boring. Decent lyrics but I couldn't listen to it for fun.

Listened Before? N Pretty Boring. I get that he was at a dark place in his life during this period, but I just can't get into it. I just don't think NY is my style. His lyrics start to sound very samey to me after a while, and his voice is not very dynamic. I'm going to guess by the overall listening stats of the songs on this album that it's one of his hardcore fans' favorite records. Not for me, unfortunately. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Tonight's the Night (Part II)

Listened Before? N I liked this! Im not high enough to enjoy it fully but I might try later! The lyrics range from serious to silly, and the music has good range. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Avalanche

Listened Before? N I'm a man of few words today but this one was good. Nice and mellow. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Come Rain or Come Shine

Listened Before? N WOW! These guys are good! It's the most sixties sounding thing I've ever heard. I'm assuming they influenced an entire generation of musicians. I could listen to this all day. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: My Back Pages, So You Want to be A Rock 'N Roll Star

Listened Before? N Man, I really liked this as far as modern-ish rap albums go. He's got a unique style. That being said, some of the collabs and especially the extended cuts on Amazon are really bad. Just a keyboard sample with unorganized rapping over it. I'll give him a break though because that was clearly not part of the intended album. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Shakey Dog

Listened Before?N This album made me miss the 90's! I really enjoyed it. It got a bit repetitive sounding the further it went, but overall not bad. I'll consider putting some of this in a party rotation. That first track is an absolute iconic banger! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Connected

Listened Before? N This one was kind of boring. I've been listening to Beck's stuff off and on since his first album. None of them have ever done anything for me like that first one. I think I'll pass on this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lost Cause

Listened Before? N So I'm not sure if this was an album or one long-ass song. It was slow, dragging, mumbly... freaking early 2010s hipster music. Not good. Like, it's okay for about 3 songs and then it just becomes background droning. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bloodbuzz Ohio

Listened Before? N This was a fun early electronic album! Even though it was released in the 70's, it has a distinct 80's sound to it. I liked it quite a bit. I broke down and added the title track to my playlist even though its 23 minutes long. Oh well. Added to library? N Songs added to playlist: Autobahn

Listened Before? N Meh, it was pretty good for electronica. There's been a lot of electronic stuff lately. I'm hoping it gets better. This one was tolerable, but still pretty lame. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Xtal (cause it's short)

Listened Before? N This was pretty decent. Nice and mellow (a "vibe" as the kids say). Nothing stood out to me but it's well written and not bad to listen to. Strong U2 vibes but I far prefer Bono's vocals. This dude is hard to understand sometimes. Overall, I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Under the Pressure

Listened Before? Y This is a straight up gangsta rap classic. The amount of talent on this record is incredible. There's almost no bad parts at all. Very violent and somewhat dated (mostly misogyny), but I enjoy it a lot. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Straight Outta Compton

Listened Before? Y I'm well familiar with this album, having owned it when it was originally popular. I like it, its not amazing but it's okay for a listen now and then. Britpop and American influences combine to make a good sounding band. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Don't Look Back in Anger

Listened Before? N Well, this album definitely has a British vibe to it, despite being American. It's easy to see why they were more popular in England than the US. For me, it's a bit too slow and sleepy. There's some neat sounding disco-style keyboards. It's not awful, just not my cup of tea (no pun intended). Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Grumpus

Listened Before? N This is a strange album. It's almost 100% unlistenable for me. The screeching, repetitive, simplistic vocals are AWFUL. This is some hipster tripe from the early 2000s. That being said, Maps is an absolute banger. I don't understand how they could release a trash pile album like this, with a single song that stands head, shoulders, waist and knees above the rest. EDIT: I spoke too soon, Y Control is slightly better as well. Still, this is a solid 2/5, with only the two mentioned songs saving it from a dismal 1/5. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Maps

Listened Before? N Pretty darn good! I quite enjoyed this one, and I know it's considered a classic, so that may have biased me but I really liked it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Drive My Car

Listened Before? N This one is not really my style. I do like a couple of the songs but they get old pretty quickly. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Arond the World

Man, I lost my review on this one. I don't want to rewrite it. This was decent 50s teeny bopper music.

Listened Before? Y This is an amazing album. I picked it up on cassette at a thrift store in the 90's and listened to it religiously for a few years. I haven't listened since I got rid of the car with the cassette player in it. I absolutely love it, and it's one of my early exposures to punk. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: London Calling

Listened Before? N This was a good album. Pretty experimental, but that's probably to be expected from what I know of Bowie. I really enjoyed it and it had an extra sting of melancholy because he knew his time was short when he recorded it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lazarus

Listened Before? N I have heard OF Joan Baez, but I've never heard Joan Baez. She's an extremely talented singer. This was a very good album and I really like all the folk songs she covered here. The only gripe I have is that her range is fairly limited so it starts to sound samey after a while. I'm sure she improved later in her career. Enjoyable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist:

Listened Before? N So Sonic Youth is a band I've heard much about (being a GenXer), but I have never listened to. Now I see what the hype was. They were basically making the music that would become the hot alternative rock of the 90s, early. All this with very little fanfare. That being said, they were a little bit experimental on this album, and their average 6-7 minute song length put me off. Overall not bad, but I understand why they never gained the notoriety of some of the bands that made catchier music. Side note: "Total Trash" is exactly that. At least they were self-aware. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Silver Rocket

Listened Before? N Freaking BRAVO, Bowie! This is my Fifth Bowie album, and it feels MILES beyond some of the others I've listened to. Yes, I gave Aladdin Sane a 4, but this one.. is a masterpiece. 5/5. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Golden Years

Listened Before? N This is like primitive Dropkick or Flogging Molly! I like it a lot. I wasn't expecting to hear banjo in a British punk album, but there it is. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn, The Band Played Waltzing Matilda

Listened Before? N This was a pretty nice symphonic pop album. A little bit of good electronica mixed in as well. It didn't stand out from the crowd, but it was definitely very listenable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Calm Like You

Listened Before? N Holy wow! This was soo good! I love the swing style here and the band and singers are all top-notch. Another highly rated 50s album for me. Looks like I was missing out on a whole decade! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Just a Gigilo, Jump, Jive and Wail

Listened Before? N Okay, so I have a personal vendetta against these guys since they beat Metallica for the "metal" Grammy in 89. Notwithstanding that, this album was okay but I'm not a fan of the "rock flute" sound so it was very meh for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Aqualung

Listened Before? N I've heard selections from this album, and the first track was SO overplayed when it was current that it makes me want to NOT like the album... but in spite of that, I really enjoyed it. When We Were Young is my favorite, and that's what I've added to the playlist. Added to Library? N

Listened Before? N Just... AWFUL. Why is this on this list? These guys are literally two-hit wonders, and this album has 39 tracks????? NO! Absolutely not. It was terrible and I couldn't even finish it. Added to Library? HAHAHAHAH NO Songs added to playlist: Hey Ya (just because I had to)

Listened Before: Y Blistering, break-neck pacing from one of the tightest rock bands of all time. Eddie and DLR in their prime here. This is an absolute scorcher from beginning to end. Even the "ballad" is a rocker. Even in the spots where it loses its edge a bit, it's still pretty darn good. And it's short! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Panama, Hot For Teacher

Listened Before? N Maybe I'm not hip to the musical environment of early 1969, but this album was boring to me. Very sleepy and mellow. I'm sure it has its place, but I couldn't get into it very well. I kind of liked Buzzin' Fly, but wikipedia claims this was written much earlier, and doesn't match the rest of the album. *shrug*. Pretty un-memorable stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Buzzin' Fly

Listened Before? N Well, here we are again, Morrisey. Your talent is over the top. Your lyrics are mediocre, and your attitude is a piece of shit. I somewhat enjoyed this album, but it lacks range and it lacks originality even for its time. I probably won't ever listen to it again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: There is a Light that Never Goes Out

Listened Before? N Not everyone is going to like this one... The style of music and the singer's voice can be very polarizing. That being said, here's my thoughts: The pacing on this album is incredible. At times, it crawls, only to break free into an unrestrained sprint, before returning to a crushing crawl. Tankian's voice moves from a deep guttural growl to a high squeak effortlessly. I liked this album a lot more than I had presumed I would. I'm more familiar with their later work but this is quite a bit better in my book. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sugar

Listened Before? N Nice NSFW album cover there, Pixies. So, like many GenXers I have heard of the Pixies. I have never listened to them that I remember. My comments are that it sounds a lot like a plethora of other late 80s-early 90s alt/garage rock. It was alright, not really my style 100% but I think teenage me would have loved it, and so I give it an extra star. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Where is My Mind

Listened Before? N Well, this is some 80's country if I've ever heard any! But, this album is exploding with talent. These three were all big names of their day, and their collaboration comes off extremely well! Dolly, of course, is the standout here, but the other two lend their voices to the album beautifully. I loved this, especially the more upbeat songs. That said: that's what the album is missing. More upbeat numbers. The Pistol Annies did the three-female collaboration better, years later. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Those Memories of You

Listened Before? N I am familiar with Portishead from their earlier works, and knew someone in the past who exposed me to them. This album is okay. They're really not up my alley, but I can appreciate it. Good production quality, writing, and performance. Added to Library? N Song added to playlist: Hunter

Listened Before: Y So I've heard this one quite a bit, and I like it. As a punk fan its got everything. Political lyrics, IDGAF attitude, short songs, many songs! I loved this. 70s british punk is hit and miss for me but this one is good and probably better than their more famous "London Calling". Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: White Riot, 48 Hours

Listened Before? N Ehhhh... this was okay. After reading the wikipedia entry for this album it seems the band decided to tone down their formerly punk sound into some slower songs. I was not a fan. The slower songs drone on, and sound like a million other 80s indie rock acts. The remaining punk songs saved the record, though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Favorite Thing

Listened Before? N I'm familiar with Ms. Faithfull from the Metallica song "The Memory Remains", and that's it. I always thought her voice sounded the way it did because she was older... turns out it's just like that. I am not a fan, and I don't understand what separates this album from any of the hundreds of other mediocre new wave albums that released during these years. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Guilt

Listened Before? N This album was trippy, man! Lots of stereo separation for the sake of itself, and lots of acid-washed lyrics and organs. I enjoyed it but some of the stuff was a bit over-the-top. Butcher's Tale, in particular, could have done with a good dose of subtlety. It comes off as a shock track with super violent and uncomfortable lyrics. I see what the objective was, but many, many bands did political discourse against war better. So, you go through this whole album, and then you hit the last track "Time of the Season" which is completely out of place as a pop standard.... it seemed like a cash-in or sell out. Anyway, its the best song on the record, so that's what I've added to my playlist this time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Time of the Season

Listened Before? N Pretty meh. Better than the last one I got by him... Still infantile. I didn't like it enough to even remember a single song when it was over. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe

Listened Before? N A great album full of classic soul covers. I enjoyed this a lot. It's just staples front-to-back. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: My Girl

Listened Before? N Kind of un-memorable. It was okay. I don't know that I'd ever listen to it intentionally. Also, what's up with the NSFW covers from british bands in the 70s? Weird vibe. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Out of the Blue

Can't find this easily on Amazon. I'm not going to spend all day looking. After reading about it, this seems like one of the author's pet albums. I don't care even at all. Would give it 0 if I could.

Listened Before? N Grooovy! It's nice to hear some alternate Reggae instead of Marley. Love the weed theme and it seems like he was quite the guy. His death was brutal and a wild story. "The Day the Music Died" - Jamaican Version. Incredibly sad. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Legalize It

Listened Before? N Better than I expected! Pure early-90s dance goodness. Sometimes I miss music like this. Also: Groove is in the Heart is one of my favorite 90s songs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Groove is in the Heart (duh)

Listened Before? N It's incredible to me that these guys have been around so long and making music that is consistently quality, and in some cases influential for the entire time. We all get older, the Cure is timeless. I've never heard this album before, but they're so consistent this could have been released in 1992 or 2002 instead of 1982. I enjoyed it! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: A Strange Day

Listened Before? N Good solid album from post-punkers Gang of Four. I've never taken the time to listen to them before and I really enjoyed this one although I'm still a bit confused what separates punk from post-punk especially in the British sense. *shrug* Maybe just the poppier beats, but The Clash was big on those... Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: Damaged Goods

Listened Before? N I believe this could have been one of the greatest albums of the late 80's/early 90's dance wave... had there been more material on it. There's 3 versions of every song it seems. I understand that that's probably what they were going for but it gets old by the 4th rendition of "However do you Want Me". Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: One of the "However do you Want Me's?"

Listnened Before? N I wasn't even aware that John Otis HAD a son, much less that he was a famous musician in his own rite. Now I know. Great album, great funky sound, mixed with lots of electronics. I really loved this. Good mellow listen. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Aht Uh Mi Hed

Listened Before? N Trippy, man! These guys are great. The 60's personified as a band. Sometimes mellow, sometimes trippy, sometimes intolerable (Moog Raga), and sometimes SAUCY - as in the polyamorous "Triad". It was pretty enjoyable beginning to end. A solid effort. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Goin' Back

Listened Before? N This was my first exposure to Lana Del Ray. I have to say, it was a pleasant surprise! At first, I thought I wasn't going to like it as it felt monotonous and slow... but then I started reading the lyrics along with the music, and WOW. Lyrically this album shines. The themes and stories are amazing. I loved it and will be listening to it again. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Chemtrails Over The Country Club

Listened Before? N Radiohead definitely has a style. This one is no different. It makes me feel like I'm stoned out of my mind when completely sober. I actually don't mind this feeling, but it takes a certain day to want to feel that way. That being said, as an album, this one is fairly coherent and well made. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Weird Fishes, House of Cards

Listened Before? N This was pretty surprising. I mean, hardcore techno/dance is not really my thing but I didn't mind this one too much. It was good background music while I was working, and would probably make good party music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Their Law

Listened Before? N Political early-90s hip hop. It's cool hearing this looking back. These guys were very concerned with the issues of capitalism, entertainment, wars, etc. None of the subject matter has aged particularly well (They rail against television in what seems to be their most popular song, I wonder what they would have thought of the internet!) The music is good, though, and it DOES hold up well. They have a great style. I liked listening to it, but probably won't go back just because of how dated it is. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Language of Violence

Listened Before? N Whooooo weee! This one was HOT! Great album. Of course, I've heard Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va before... but the rest of this masterpiece grooves and smokes it's way through a too-short 37 minutes of awesome. Just wonderful. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Black Magic Woman

Listened Before? Y I owned this one back in the day and was fairly disappointed in it, honestly. Gave it another listen and am still disappointed in the lack of consistency. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ready or Not

Listened Before? Y Oh yeah. REM at their early best. This album has been in my semi-regular rotation since the 90s, so nothing really new for me here but it was a pleasure to listen to it again. Added to Library? Was already there! Songs added to playlist: It's the End of the World as we Know It, Oddfellows Local 151

Listened before? N What a wild album! For being such an early industrial work, it sure is more complex and layered than most modern industrial stuff (which seems to just be metal for people who can't play string instruments). It ranges from songs that are a few seconds long, to the monster 8-minutes Kollaps. What a roller coaster. An absolute pioneer in their field. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sado-Masodub

Listened Before? N These Kate Bush albums are sooooo depressing and boring. I get it, she was a pioneer (of sorts). I've said it before and I'll say it again: Tori Amos may have stolen her style but she did it better and still does. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: This Woman's Work

Listened Before? N Very ethereal and dreamy. I found it a bit sleepy and uninspiring. It sounds like the early 2010s for sure. Lots of hipster experimentation back then and it shows through in this one. Not necessarily a bad thing, but others did it better. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Silver Soul

Listened Before? N What is there to say about this album that hasn't already been said? From concept to execution, from composition to musicianship it is a very, very good record. I can't speak to how it stands in Queen's overall catalogue because I haven't heard the rest yet: but WHAT a start! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You're My Best Friend, Bohemian Rhapsody

Listened Before? N An album that just FEELS like 60s NYC. Even to someone who wasn't there. These guys made magic when it came to their harmonies, and Simon's writing. I love this album. It has everything from low and slow ballads, to scathing political commentary. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: 59th Street Bridge Song, Scarborough Fair

Listened Before: Y You can hear the shift toward the more "OK Computer" style here. There are some real gems on this album. Good stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: High and Dry, Fake Plastic Trees, My Iron Lung

Listened Before: N Nope. I'm good. I'm giving this one extra star because of the great musicianship that is evident in my cursory listen. But it's 1/5 otherwise because why is it on this list? I did not need to hear this before I died. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Daande Lenol (because it's short).

Listened Before? N Wow! This is the funky-ass shit! I love this album. 70's funk at the top of the game. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Papa Was a Rollin' Stone

Listened Before? N Oh this was a good one! I can hear the outgoing influence for every 90s alternative band ever. This makes me feel like I'm dating an alt-girl in 1992, in a good way. Fun times. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wave of Mutilation

Listened Before? N Great album. Good positive take on rap at a time when gangsta rap was dominating. I remember these days well, and I always liked these songs until they became overplayed. Now it's been long enough and I'm ready for it again. Well structured, and well performed. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: People Everyday

Listnened Before? N I really liked this. It was modern but funky at the same time. Not something you'd expect in 2017. Retro fun. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Them Changes

Listened Before? N A grunge band I never really listened to, in their debut album. Pretty cool musical snapshot. I liked some of the songs a decent amount, but a lot of it is similar to Nirvana's Bleach. Simple and repetitive, with short songs. What this band lacks compared to Nirvana is Kurt Cobain's blistering guitars and primal screams. It normally wouldn't be fair to compare anyone to Nirvana, but these dudes were literally musical and time contemporaries. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In 'n' Out of Grace

Listened Before? N Wow. I'm really sitting on the fence between 4 and 5 on this one. He nearly lost me with the first song.. but oh BOY did it come back strong. What a great artist and an amazing album. He was clearly talented because of his work with his partner Garfunkel before this, but this shows that he was the driving force behind a lot of their sound, along with adding his own diversity to the mix. A top tier record, I think I may even prefer it to his more polished later work. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Me and Julio

Listnened Before? N Good album. Perfect alternative style to the gangsta rap of the era. I enjoyed it... although the themes were pretty juvenile at times it was better than murder and drugs 24-7. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Passin' me by

Listened Before? N First of all, Kanye is crazy as fuck. I do not condone his actions or personal life.... ANYWAY, attempting to separate the artist from the art, this album is pretty solid. I wouldn't say I enjoyed it, per-se but I did find myself un-annoyed by it. I got excited when someone came out spitting fire on "Never Let Me Down"... then I realized it was Jay-Z not Kanye so that makes sense. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Never Let Me Down

Listened Before? Y Country music is terrified of this woman. She's deeply intelligent and in-touch. She bares her soul on her records and doesn't do what any Nashville executive tells her to do. The result: pure gold and a giant middle finger. I own this album in two formats, and I listen to it all the time. This is another step in her evolution, and a step further from traditional country sound. This one is a winner. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Butterflies

Listened Before? N This album is a mood. Once you get past the title track, the entire rest of the record feels like one long poem or song. It's pretty good, but it's too depressing for me today. I assume I would appreciate it more on a freezing cold, cloudy or rainy day. That being said: the title song stands apart. Everyone knows it, everyone knows at least some of the words. It's an amazing song that somehow makes one feel nostalgic for a time they didn't even live in. The song is a 10/10, the rest of the album is about a 6/10. We'll average this out to a 3.4/5... which basically rounds to a 3. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: American Pie

Listened Before? N Here, have a stiff dose of satire on a Thursday morning! This record is one I've never even thought to listen to because, well, I'm not really much of a Who fan. However, I'm a sucker for a good concept album, and this one is both: good and a concept. I really liked the radio commercials and you really started to feel like you were listening to a GTA radio station or something (or at least a 60s version of one). Odorono made me laugh out loud, and I Can See For Miles feels out of place because of it's seriousness. It's a wild ride. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Odorono

Listened Before? Y Oh yes!!! This album was iconic in the late 80s! Everyone was all up in arms about "I Want Your Sex", and now we've got WAP. You can't stop music. And you can't ignore the fact that this album is just literally banger after banger top to bottom. One of the greatest pop albums of all time? Certainly one of the best I've ever heard. He was a special talent. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: I Want Your Sex, Father Figure

Listened Before? N Ah yes, 1990s Bobby D. This record is fairly well produced, but his voice had started to fade more by this point. I much prefer his older stuff from the 60s and 70s, but overall not a bad record. He's still an amazing musical storyteller and it shines through on a few of these songs, not the least of which is Highlands. I'd have added that one to my playlist but it clocks in at 16:31, so I went with the shorter option. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Not Dark Yet

Listened Before? N Wow, did I ever sleep on this album and this artist. This came out when I was a tween, and I should have gobbled it up during middle-high school. I didn't. I think I just may not have been ready for it. It seemed scary to a kid who the most intense thing they listened to was a bit of Slayer. The singer's voice is scary to a kid of the early 90's. Anyway, that being said, I'm now far beyond that and I have heard more extreme things on a Sunday morning. This album is a masterpiece of metal. I could tell from the first listen that I had been missing out. The musical talent and energy behind this recording is top-notch. Great stuff! Added to Library: N (but I would have in the past) Songs added to playlist: Desperate Cry

Listened Before? N Weird name, decent album. It definitely reeks of the 90s, but I didn't mind it at all. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Visions of You

Listened Before? N I have opinions about Dylan. He's great! in small doses. When he lines up a nearly two hour concert with so many long songs involved, it starts to blend together for me. Especially with all the harmonica involved. It just drones on. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate and love him, but THIS album got knocked down a star by its length and sameyness. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Like a Rolling Stone

Listened Before? N It was okay. More mid-sixties british rock. I don't mind it, but I'll never listen to it again. Added to Library? N Song added to Playlist: Sunny Afternoon

Listened Before: Y Honestly, I didn't expect much Numetal on this list... although TBF this is my first album of numetal. However, I was kind of surprised to see it. It was pretty decent. Definitely a violent and talented introduction to the world for Slipknot.... Just not really my cup of tea. Better than some, but inferior just based on the genre. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wait and Bleed

Listened Before? N I've only vaguely heard of these guys in passing from hardcore new-wave people. It sounds like a sleepier, slower version of Talking Heads. I enjoyed it alright but it was kind of mellow for me. Sounds like alot of modern pop. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Stay

Listened Before? N Ugh... MEH. Another slow, droning, europop album. Listen guys, it doesn't rain all the time in the rest of the world. Do some coke or something, lets GO. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Everybody Knows (except you)

Listened Before? N Hey, not bad! Indie rock isn't a thing for me.. but it feels nostalgic for the mid-90s. I liked it, and I really like "Cut Your Hair" since I've heard it before. Overall, I wouldn't just sit down and listen to it, but I liked it enough to finish it all the way. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cut Your Hair

Listened Before? Y Ohhh yes. This album and I go way back. I found Kid A earlier on this list, so I assumed this (superior) record would be coming at some point. This album is a complete album. It is one of the few things I can listen to and feel stoned even when I'm cold sober.... and when actually stoned, its something to get absolutely lost in. Amazing. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Karma Police

Listened Before? N Soul! Soul with an interesting format: 4 songs, all over 5 minutes, averaging about 9 minutes. Plus two single edits of two of the songs. I enjoyed it well enough, but it seemed a little short? Maybe a little lacking in the content department. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Walk On By (Single Edit)

Listened Before? N Good stuff. Kind of out of left field, but good. Unique style blending folk with traditional celtic music. I'm not sure a few of these songs needed to be 7-10 minutes long, but they are. It has the feel of a concert or a jam band, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I really enjoyed listening to this, and may again in the future. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Fisherman's Blues

Listened Before? N I really enjoyed Arise, so it was surprising to me that I didn't enjoy this one as much. It seems the evolution of Sepultura was for them to get more extreme and to scream more. Also, adding in some Portuguese didn't help me enjoy it any more. Not really a fan of this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ratamahatta

Eh Nah.

Listened Before? N Interesting album with an interesting story. It sounds like 70s stock music which I guess is what it is. I like it for nostalgia. Would listen again set to moans lol. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Okey Dokey

Listened Before? Y Of all the Madonna albums to pick, I'm not sure why this one is on the list, but I don't mind it. It's super mellow, and thats fine. It's a good vibe album. Minus points for the foreign language song, but otherwise not too bad. I loved Frozen back in the day and it still holds up, although 6+ minutes is a bit long. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sky Fits Heaven

Listened Before? N Wow, what a great album! It has a very modern feel to it in a way, and it's very cohesive in it's themes. Dolly's voice is instantly recognizable and timeless. This was her in her prime, and it shows. Amazing beauty with amazing voice. A very, very good listen. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Early Morning Breeze, Coat of Many Colors

Listened Before? N I've actually never even heard of this band, much less the album. I'm surprised, I knew a lot of people into indie stuff in the 90s... but it looks like they barely made it to the 90s. Anyway, it reminded me of primitive Dinosaur Jr. in a good way. I really loved the music. The mumbling lyrics under the sounds seemed more like a gimmick but maybe I just don't appreciate his art. The surprise heavy guitars near the end of a few songs really rocked too. Overall, however, it seems like a great get high and chill album... I will listen again. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Breadcrumb Trail

Listened Before? N Classic Beatles. It is definitely a great album and there’s several absolute bangers on here. I agree with most other reviewers that I’ve read that the real thing about this album is all the members showing their personalities and styles. Cool album and cool piece of music history. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Elanor Rigby

Listened Before? N This seems like an art project for this guy. Of course, I'm a sucker for a concept album, but I prefer mine to tell a story. I just don't really know what to say about this music. Parts of it are unique and charming, parts of it are droning and unremarkable. I do love the cover, as a former Chicagoan as well. I think we're just going to go with a confused 3 and call it good on this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Chicago

Listened Before? N Well, there's no denying that Jim Morrison had an amazing voice, and that these guys were good writers. What they've become... legends... is undoubtedly earned by their music and Jim's behavior. He was a pioneer of shock-rock, and has been labeled a freedom of speech hero by a lot of people. I won't go that far. I think it was narcissism that propelled this band. They produced some undeniably good things, and this album is one of them. Nice mix of long and short songs, pop and acid-drenched ramblers. Pretty decent rock and roll record, but MUCH better things have been made by others. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Crawling King Snake

Listened Before? N I don't understand what the appeal of post-2000 east coast rap is. Especially when Kanye is involved. I get it. You're poor. You live in NYC. That's not an excuse to drone lyrics over generic beats and let the hook come from samples. You guys suck. This is getting a 2 just because it's not a Kanye album, if it was, it'd be a 1. Added to Library? HAHAHAHA no Songs added to playlist: The intro, because its short.

Listened Before? N Wow another amazing album from Deep Purple! Apparently I was missing out on these guys for the last 40+ years and didn't know it. Great, epic record that is super heavy rocking for the era. Loved it. Child in Time is an epic for the ages! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Child in Time

Listened Before? Y - Oh HELL yes. Wish You Were Here is Pink Floyd just barely after the peak of Dark Side of The Moon in 1973. This album is timeless and mind blowing. Equal parts prog masterpiece and subtle concept story album, there's no weak points at all. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Wish You Were Here, Welcome to the Machine

Listened Before? N You should always study the classics. Especially when it comes to metal! This album is an all-time influential great. Everything from the hard and fast thrashers, to the slow grinders. Even though it's from1980, this is still hard, heavy stuff. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Breaking The Law, Living After Midnight

Listened Before? Y Ohhhh boy! This one is a surprising selection for this list! I absolutely love this record, and the band too. They're heavy, dirty, aggressive, and unapologetic. The perfect 2000 album. Just before 9/11, when everything was excess and aggression. So much cussing, and so many heavy riffs. One of my favorites, although I bet the ratings are very low overall. We'll see! Added to Library? Y (was already there) Songs added to playlist: My Generation, Full Nelson

Listened Before? N What an interesting album. I've never seen one listed as "psychedelic folk" before, but that seems to be exactly what it is. Syd was supposed to have gone over the rainbow by this point in his life, but it seems his music still held some lucidity. I actually really enjoyed it. I wouldn't listen very often, but it's not bad. Added to library? N Songs added to playlist: No Man's Land

Listened Before? N Holy smokes (on the water) this one was amazing! I have never gotten around to getting into Deep Purple deep cuts at all, but these guys were great musicians and they're stoner rock legends for a reason. This one cooks from beginning to end. I will revisit many times. I may end up getting deeper (heh) into their library now. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Smoke on the Water, Highway Star

Listened Before? N An interesting listen. Very political for jazz. Liking the themes and edge, especially for the time period. I've never actually heard of her, so that's kind of bad on me. I doubt I'll revisit this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wild is the Wind

Listened Before? N Techno... mehhhhhhhhh.... Block Rocking Beats is an instantly recognizable single. It was the only thing I really liked here. I don't have the patience for hard techno like this. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Block Rockin Beats

Listened Before? Y Well, this one was an interesting choice... I have heard it before, as I actually owned this back in the day just like 20 million other people. Now that it's had 20 years to settle in, I can see why it made this list. This album was highly influential in pop music and images in its time. It touched off a decade of female pop that a lot of people didn't see coming and paved the way for future generations (see Miley Cyrus). With all the struggles that Britney has faced over her life and career, this seems like a snapshot in time where she was simultaneously young and at the top of her game performance wise. The songs are a mixture of forgettable tunes and absolute bangers. Not an album I'll listen to over and over, but one I can respect. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: ...Baby One More Time, (You Drive Me) Crazy

Listened Before? N Smooth, soulful, and at times rambling. This is a pretty good record. It's a shame she got so heavily into drugs and passed away so early or she could have really honed herself into an amazing overall performer. I enjoyed this one, but the big hit is a cover, and it shows. It's head and shoulders above all the rest. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Me and Bobby McGee

Listened Before? N I'm going to put this out there and its going to sound edgy but I'm serious. I wish 7-Nation Army didn't exist. Or, if it has to, I wish it wasn't on this album. It's too polished and it disrupts the flow of the album which, in the rest of it's entirety, is awesome. I love that they let Meg have some singing parts this time. Pretty good effort overall. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In the Cold Cold Night

Listened Before? N This was ok. It was not what I expected at all. I thought it would be electronica but it's classic-style rap. I didn't mind it but it's not my favorite. Added to library? N Songs added to playlist: What's Golden

Listened Before? N I've never heard of this guy. I sort of enjoyed it. Seemed kind of Ed-Sheeran-y in the beginning and then got very mellow for a long time. I wasn't a big fan of "Hero" but I can see the appeal. An okay listen. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You Ain't the Problem

Listened Before? N Interesting but not my cup of tea. The 70s were a magical time. Something like this would never go mainstream today. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mike's Single

Listened Before? N I love these guys but I've never listened to this old one before. It's very, very good just like their later stuff. Great raw sounding post-punk/new wave stuff. Very.. well... echoey :-D. I'll probably add this one to the library. It gets weaker toward the end, but still solid. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Do It Clean, Rescue

Listened Before? N Holy hell. This is a pile of trash. It's not that I don't understand extreme metal or the supposed "importance" of this album... but jesus... It's just not good. The few redeeming riffs available are quickly rendered annoying by their refusal to stay with a theme, and the vocals might as well be recorded by an animal, since I'm fairly sure they're not actual words. This goes for side a and b, even though they're "very different" according to analysts. People need to quit analyzing it... its trash. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You Suffer... because it's 8 seconds long and super ironic

Listened Before: Many Times This album was a staple of my high school years. It still holds up pretty well, and it has a good (but violent) message. I may not groove on it as intensely anymore but I still listen to it occasionally. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Wake Up

Listened Before? Y This is an all-time classic. It's actually not my favorite but I still appreciate it. It's literally back-to-back bangers and hits. One of the most famous rock and roll albums of all time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ramble On

Listened Before? N Never heard of these guys.. which kind of makes sense as the seem to sort of be British one hit wonders. It was okay. The vocals are super sloppy and the music is trite... But I think it may have been one of those albums where you had to be there in the moment and location in order to really appreciate it. I enjoyed the big hit "Another Girl, Another Planet" but I enjoyed "Breaking Down" more. It's 70s pop, nothing more to say... a decent alternative to american disco of the time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Breaking Down

Listened Before? N Soulful and hard-hitting at the same time. She's a unique talent and this is her at the top of her game in the late 60s. I enjoyed it even though it's not really my style. Respect is an all time classic, though, and it's the song I chose to represent this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Respect

Listened Before? N I liked this one! It's not really on par with his older works, but it's very Springsteen... and it captures a very specific time in America: The post 9/11 vibe of shock, gloom, but hope. He did a good job. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Waitin' on a Sunny Day

Listened Before? N Count Basie was incredible. I'm familiar with his work from his time with Frank Sinatra, but I've never listened to just him and his orchestra. It's a good solid jazz/big band record. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Fantail

Listened Before? N I knew the hits from this one. I don't mind California Dreamin' but the rest of it I just feel is a bit too 60s poppy. I didn't enjoy it a whole lot. It wasn't offensive or obtrusive but I just don't really jive with it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: California Dreamin'

Listened Before? N An unexpected treat. Great jazz album with additional tribal beats behind it. I really liked the complex horns here and the fast pacing. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wild Jungle

Listened Before? N I was familiar with Sunshine of Your Love, that's it. Sunshine is so overplayed I have to avoid it. This is a pretty good acid rock album, but I found some of the themes immature and lazy, and also - Eric Clapton is still a massive piece of shit. Glad I listened, I'll never come back. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Strange Brew

Listened Before? N Pretty jammin, pretty bluesy, and pretty classic sounding. Stones-ish stuff that I thought was very easy to listen to while working. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Whiskey Woman

Listened Before? N More great stuff from Marley. It made me feel like I was in the islands while simultaneously caring about the plight of the poor. Right on, mon. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Natty Dread

Listened Before? N Spectacular. I can't believe I've missed so much of Lou Reed in my life. This one and the previously reviewed album are both top-notch, and this one goes over the top since it's a rock opera too. A gem. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: The Kids

Listened Before: N Man, these dudes sound a LOT like the Dead. I will probably grow to really like this if I listen to it a lot. Whether its compelling enough to make me do that, I don't know yet. A solid effort though. Good musicianship and great storyteller lyrics. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Up On Cripple Creek

Listened Before? N Meh, it was okay. Doesn't really fit my style. Not big on dance/electronic music, and I don't particularly enjoy instrumental stuff. It does have some redeeming qualities but I doubt I'd listen again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: D.A.N.C.E.

Listened Before? N Hmmm... this is an interesting take on glam metal/hard rock from the early 80s. Their look was refined to almost an early-90s state, but the music is much harder and less harmonic than those late hair metal guys. It was okay, but nothing really stood out to me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: none because it's not available on Amazon.

Listened Before? N I understand why it's on the list. It was a good listen and I'm sure there's some who absolutely love it. For me, it's just a jam record... lots of long songs and jamming. It was okay. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wild Wood

Listened Before? N This brings me back to the late 80s in a big way. Amazing, intelligent rap. Perfect. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bring The Noise

Listened Before? N This is a very good Dylan album. I prefer his more unrefined early stuff, but I did like it quite a bit. The record flows very well from beginning to end (something I feel Dylan has trouble with at times) and it has a high production value. I liked the deep cuts better than the singles here. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts

Listened Before? N I understand that these guys were MIA for more than two decades at one point, during which their fans had given up hope of them ever producing anything again... but here they are. So, I believe there's a bit of rose-colored glasses syndrome going on here... because this record is awful. Repetitive, incomprehensible, and noisy. I won't stoop as low as to give it a 1 star review because I understand why it's here... but I will never listen to it again. It was bad. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Only Tomorrow

Listened Before? N Trippy, man! These guys are a jam band and I had no idea. I thought it was okay. Kinda different. Good musicianship. Kinda has a southern rock feel at times. My Old School sounds like Billy Joel, so I took that one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: My Old School

Listened Before? N Pretty good! I don't have any familiarity with Elvis Costello at all other than Alison. THAT song is pretty solid but never caught my interest. The rest of this record is fun and light hearted and has a good relaxed feel to it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Watching the Detectives

Listened Before? N Good jazz album. Very impressive vocals considering it was recorded live. I liked the humorous break at the end of one of the songs where she essentially quit because she thought she messed it up badly but it was still sounding amazing. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Thou Swell

Listened Before? N Oh Prince. How we miss you. This album is an absolute dance masterpiece. That being said, I can't just listen to it for the most part. The singles are nice, and the music is unobtrusive but the songs are just LONG. If I were a hardcore Prince fan I would absolutely love it! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Little Red Corvette

Listened Before? N While I really like the Bossa Nova sound here, the lack of english always gets me. I see why it's here, but it's not for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Samba Da Benacao

Listened Before? N Spectacular! This is very crude for Floyd, and I've never gotten around to listening to it before but I'm glad I finally did. You can hear the raw ideas and structures of future songs and ideas coming together here in a stripped down form. I loved this, and I'll revisit in the future, but it's not cohesive and consistent enough for me to throw it in the library (yet). Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Astronomy Dominie

Listened Before? N I know the "genre" of garage rock has been a thing for a long time but I didn't know it ran back into the 60's. This album is proof, though, and you can hear the sounds and structures that influenced many later artists from Thrash metal to Nirvana. It was a good listen, and pretty unique. It would have been better if there were more original songs, but I'll take it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist:

Listened Before? N So much influence here. These guys are listed under influences for SO many bands (especially punk) and I've never listened to them before. It was good. Raw, loud, unapologetic... I really like it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Personality Crisis

Listened Before? N I didn't like this one much. It was okay, and she was very beautiful, but the music is just sort of not my style. It's very singer-songwriter but it seems disorganized. Probably won't listen again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Stoned Soul Picnic

Listened Before? N An amazing album..... that's not really for me. I can appreciate it from beginning to end, and while I was surprised at the serious tone it took (was expecting more of a tongue-in-cheek story, this just seems like a tragedy), I still didn't really jive with it. Again, much appreciated, just not for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pinball Wizard

Listened Before? N This was sort of interesting, but just background music really. It made me feel like I was living in a video game. Not great. I'll give it a bit of credit for being before it's time, and a bit for the music flowing but I have to detract for the lack of vocals. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Moonshake

Listened Before? N I have heard of her, and I knew a few songs but I hadn't ever done a deep-dive. She's good. Great voice and very mellow easy listening stuff. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: It's Too Late

Listened Before? N This one was a surprise! I have heard of Wilco, and I knew of Jeff Tweedy from Eric Church's "Mr. Misunderstood", so it was cool to see the influence here. The Song "Misunderstood" is basically the original version of Mr. Misunderstood. Anyway, I like it. Good job Wilco. I really, REALLY like Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Dreamer in My Dreams

Listened Before? N I don't know how, but I had never heard of this guy before. What an interesting story. He also appears to be a pretty good singer, so that's a good thing. I enjoyed the album. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Gotta Get Up

Listened Before? N I know some of these songs from the past, but this is a little different from PSB's dancier things they released earlier in their career. Much more mellow. They claim it was influenced by Violator and I believe it. I liked it but longed for some of their harder dance beats the whole time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Being Boring

Listened Before? Y Oh yes. This is RIGHT in my wheelhouse. An amazing melodic rock album, awesome lyrics, and a cohesive story. It's no wonder it's already one of my favorite albums of all time! Added to Library? Y (it was already there) Songs added to playlist: Nobody Home, Mother

Listened Before? Y This is a top-notch mid-80s New Wave album. These guys had a few giant hits on this one and the rest of it is pretty decent as well. Tears for Fears is a band I much prefer to listen to their greatest hits though, as the deep cuts just aren't on par with the hits. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Head Over Heels

Listened Before? Y Ohhhh man. This is a scorcher! This is one of the greatest punk albums of all time - beginning to end, amazing. The Kennedys demonstrate their mastery of politics and music in short 2-4 minute bursts. Classic. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Kill the Poor, California Uber Alles

Listened Before? N Initially I thought this was a pretty great modern ambient/hip-hop album... and then I realized it was from 1991!? wow. It's extremely innovative and ahead of it's time. Extra credit to them. This is great sex music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Safe From Harm

Listened Before? N I have nothing but respect for this album and these guys as I know they're considered prog-rock staples. I think this deserves to be on the list and the concept is great but tooooo much organ for me. I need more guitars. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Sage

Listened Before? N Ah, sounds of my childhood. Rod Stewart was playing constantly on my dad's stereo in the late 80s and Early 90s. I have seen him live multiple times, but I've never listened to this album in full. I enjoyed it quite a bit. It sounds a lot like his early stuff with Faces. Highly recommended for fans of his. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cut Across Shorty

Listened Before? N Man, 1001 on a ROLL lately. This one was unfamiliar as well, but I enjoyed it a lot. Enough to add it to my collection, so good job! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: I'm Not the One

Listened Before? N Holy crow! Another great 80's pop/new wave album. This dude has another great voice too. I have heard the singles but the deep cuts are quality here as well. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Look of Love

Listened Before? N I've never heard of this guy or heard his music. He's very good here on this particular album. Soul is definitely not my cup of tea, so that's going to hurt the rating here but I recognize quality when I hear it. I did not add the big hit from this album because I don't agree with it's whiny, aggressive message. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lay Your Lovin' On Me

Listened Before? N Nahhhhhhhhh. Another post-y2k rapper that is so boring I can't take it. Sounds like Jay-Z wrote the whole thing which would be okay but it's not Jay-Z. I'm good. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Kick, Push

Listened Before? N An absolute banger. I love early Petty, and the Heartbreakers are magical. Love this. They were doing something in the 70s that nobody else (possibly other than Rod Stewart) was doing. Rocking while still being radio friendly but not too heavy. Also: Breakdown is one of my favorite songs of all time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Breakdown

Listened Before? N I assume this is on the list because of Hallelujah. It is a song that's worthy of the list itself, so that's great. I don't really groove with the rest of this. It's ok. It's like if U2 was not as good. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Hallelujah

Listened Before? N This one was okay. Not really my cup of tea but it wasn't awful. I see that this was for the British release but in the US we only have the later US version with (according to wiki) a different track listing. Hopefully it's similar but I don't know. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: All Cried Out

Listened Before? N I really didn't mind this. It's listed as "post punk" but it's very close to just being punk with it's punky themes and short songs. Sounds a TON like The Clash. May listen again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: 3 Girl Rhumba

Listened Before? Y Thrash metal riffs, heavy metal grooves, keyboards, pop hooks, and Mike Patton's signature lyrics and voice. Yes. This album is basically all bangers from front to back. It's an all time genre-bending great. Also: throw in one of (if not THE) best covers of War Pigs ever recorded as a bonus. Amazing stuff. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist:

Listened Before? N This was a weird one. It was really close... really, really close to being very good. But it's not. Others did it better - *cough cough Echo and the Bunnymen* but they made a good effort. Also- why is "When I Dream" 7 minutes long? If you're going to make a song that long it needs lots of content. This one just repeats itself for about 5 minutes. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Reward

Listened Before? N I'll confess that I think these guys were very talented in what they did... but man, did everything in the 60s in England sound like the Beatles. Jeebus. I've had enough and I'm not even halfway done with the list. All good, but not for me really. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Picture Book

Listened Before? N This was a surprise. A great vibe and very, very well executed instrumental hip hop album. Thoroughly enjoyed it beginning to end. I will be revisiting it ASAP. Maybe even right now! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Midnight in a Perfect World

Listened Before? N This was really not too bad. I see why he won awards for it. It's very dated but also very funky. It has inspired me to watch the movie for the first time ever. Good stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Theme From Shaft

Listened Before? Y Ah yes, New Order. Kings of noisy, frantic new wave. I really like this album, it's less hectic than some of their others. No big hits here, but a bunch of quality new wave songs. Thoroughly enjoyed. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Love Vigilantes

Listened Before? N So this is the famous Beach Boys masterpiece. I've heard a few songs from it before, but never the whole thing. Honestly, it's got a great vibe. Pretty low-key and the vocals are (of course) impressive. I highly enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wouldn't It Be Nice

Listened Before? N I've been saving this one because I knew it was on this list somewhere. It's widely considered a classic so not to include it would have been a disservice. I've never listened to it beginning to end until now. What a great album! For me, Stevie Nicks' lead songs are head and shoulders above the rest but it's all quality stuff. An all timer. 5-cuts deep (or more). I'll be adding this one and listening regulary. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Dreams, Gold Dust Woman

Listened Before? N As an American, I'm not familiar with these guys at all. I think some of the "must hear" aspect for this album is nostalgia. It's honestly kind of uninspired and boring. Not sure the appeal here. I couldn't wait for it to be over. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: That's Entertainment

Listened Before? N Oh lord. Indie rock from 2010... aka hipster shit. I'm good on this. Just because it has low production value doesn't mean its good. I'll pass. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Revival (because it's short)

Listened Before? N It was alright I suppose. I feel like a lot of the albums I've been getting recently are very same-y. Lots of uninspired alt-rock from both sides of the pond. I can't wait to get back to some unique stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Headache

Listened Before? N Not sure what to say about this one. It was okay. I don't know who the guy is but apparently he is/was big stuff in England back in the 90s. ( Maybe even currently?) The music was fine, just not enough to get me super interested. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pristeen

Listened Before? N Ok this was better! I loved this album. Early formation of punk sounds and quick, fun songs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Modern World (Alternative Version)

Listened Before? N Meh, It was okay. I don't know what to say about it other than it's not really my cup of tea. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Architect

Listened Before? N This one reminds me a lot of Massive Attack in places, and is more experimental than they are. I didn't dislike it but I didn't love it either. I may try listening again later. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Achieved In The Valley In The Dolls

Listened Before? N Wow, this album surprised me. I've only vaguely heard of these guys, but I've never listened. This is awesome! Good punk vibes mixed with some glam and an immature attitude. Great "garbage" listen. I'll listen to this one a lot. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Are You Ready (For Some Darkness)

Listened Before? N Okay this one was better than the other one (or two) I've heard on this list... but to consistently rank it as one of the top 2 female recorded albums of all time (publications keep doing this) is a nostalgic view. I don't think it cracks my personal top 5. She is definitely transparent and skillful in her lyrics (and California is an absolute BANGER) but her voice becomes SO monotonous after a while I just can't see it being the greatest ever. I'll give it another listen but I'm leaning toward 3/5 on this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: California

Listened Before? N This is a pretty good album. When I saw that it was described as "hip hop" I thought I was getting rap. Nope, it's just beat-heavy synth music with lots of different vocalists. I quite enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wildfires

Listened Before? N I had fun with this one. I really like this early-90s rap vibe. It is super refreshing after most of today's rap. I may listen to this one over and over. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Check the Technique

Listened Before? Y Oh dear god. One of the best albums of all time. Especially for me, this one drips with nostalgia and I still can't believe the skill and talent of these three men. So amazing. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Egg Man, Shake Your Rump

Listened Before? N Oh yeah! Sex Pistols! Such an interesting punk band. They're not the most amazing punk band of all time like some people think, but they are one of the best BRITISH punk bands. Goes hard beginning to end and is a historical work. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: God Save the Queen, Anarchy in the U.K.

Listened Before? N Nice silky smooth 80s pop. Smooth Operator is a classic if you were alive in the mid 80s. I enjoyed the rest, too. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Smooth Operator

Listened Before? N Pretty good. I always heard good things about this one but never really appealed to me much.. I really liked listening to it, despite this. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cult of Personality

Listened Before? N A decent modern rock album. Nothing really special. Kings of Leon tend to sound pretty same-y on all their albums. Not a winner for me. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: Taper Jean Girl

Listened Before? N Pretty standard 80's pop stuff here. Enjoyable enough but really not much special IMO. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Perfect Way

Listened Before? N Pretty good. I loved the backstory of how the album was recorded with all writers and producers living with her and Jay-Z. Great stuff. The albums sexual themes are in your face which was unexpected as well. Solid work. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Drunk In Love

Listened Before? N Pretty good. Beck has been hit and miss for me but this one is mostly a hit. I don't have a ton of thoughts about it but I understand why it's on the list. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Que' Onda Guero

Listened Before? N The first several tracks here were really good with the female singer. Once the other dude took over, though, it became not my favorite. It was okay, and the first part earned it another star. All in all not awful. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Aftermath

Listened Before? Y What can I say about this one that hasn't already been said? It's probably one of the most classic hard rock/metal albums of all time. It's front-to-back good songs and it's simple. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Iron Man

Listened Before? N It's an okay album. More British 60's rock. Shrug. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Feelin' Alright

Listened Before? N Pretty good. A bit mellow, but she's a great singer. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You've Changed

Listened Before? N More british 60s rock.... again. It was decent but jeez this genre is overrepresented. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: All the Way from Memphis

Listened Before? N More Radiohead. This one didn't stand out a ton. I liked it enough but it didn't really blow me away. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: 2+2=5

Listened Before? N An album truly ahead of its time. 60s music that sounds like 90s indie rock... amazing. Good stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pale Blue Eyes

Listened Before? N Sorry, not English and not a style I care for. I'll pass. I'm sure it's great if you speak whatever language its in. Not for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Gidelam

Listened Before? Y This is one of the first concept albums in history, and it's a good one... Although since Sinatra didn't actually write the songs I'm not sure how much that counts. Either way, it's a wonderful album and top-form Frank. I really, really liked it. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning

Listened Before? Y This one is one I had when I was younger. I have listened to it in its entirety several times. It's got a great vibe, and it was released at the perfect time in America. It's a solid record from front to back. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Twice as Hard

Listened Before? N Sugary sweet pop mixed with some retro style and new wave. Good album, I enjoyed it a lot. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Our Lips are Sealed

Listened Before? N This was good. Not what I expected... a bit more prog-y and some very long songs on here but I found it enjoyable from beginning to end. I really liked the full album version of Money for Nothing. I had no idea it was trimmed so much for the radio. Would recommend this one! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Money for Nothing

Listened Before? N Smooth, jazzy, relaxed... very 80's. And the sound quality is amazing from this early digital recording. May revisit this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: New Frontier

Listened Before? N I think I might have liked this album better in the 80's. It's pretty good, but I just feel like there's a lot of similar better stuff that was released between 81 and now. Overall, not bad but not my favorite. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Kick in the Eye

Listened Before? N Absolutely killer. This is a great recording of a tight band blasting out blues and rock with jam band elements. Loved it. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Statesboro Blues

Listened Before? N Meh. It was okay. Pretty unremarkable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: One Day Like This

Listened Before? Y Oh yes! An all-timer. This album is spectacular. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Folsom Prison Blues

Listened Before? N Ugh. More 'art rock'. This stuff is not good guys. I could definitely have lived without hearing this before I die. Anyway, nope. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: If You're A Wizard....

Listened Before? N I've never heard any part of this album before. I believe this is the 4th or 5th Radiohead album I've gotten off this list now, and it's my least favorite. Not bad, just not anything that stands out. It's slow and weird and I'm not high enough for it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Knives Out

Listened Before? N This one is pretty okay. These guys give me the sense that they think they're a lot better than they actually are, but they've got some decent songs and structure. They keyboards add something to it, but Scandinavian bands have been doing this for years. In fact, that's what this album reminds me of: lots of Scandinavian English-language rock bands. Added to library? N Songs added to playlist: Knights of Cydonia

Listened Before? Y Great album. An American classic, and S&G's last. It's too bad they couldn't get along and continue, but at the same time I feel they walked away on top. This album is solid beginning to end. There are some sleepy ones here, and I don't really enjoy the up-and-down arrangement of the songs (I feel they could have put the slower songs on one side and the faster ones on another), but overall great stuff. There's even some "hidden gems" here (as much as there can be hidden gems in a classic album). Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Boxer

Listened Before? Y This album was a staple in my CD player in the early 2000's. While a lot of the "hits" are overplayed to me, that doesn't take away from the quality of this work. This was the right album at the right time. Essentially a rap-metal album at its core, it has more feeling and depth than something similar like, say, Limp Bizkit's "Chocolate Starfish..." which is just pure aggression and testosterone. These dudes (probably mostly Chester) wrote and recorded something more. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Papercut, Forgotten

Listened Before? N Wow, this took me by surprise. Bittersweet Symphony is by far their best known work in the US and it's all I'd heard by them. Imagine my surprise when I realized it's an outlier and sounds nothing like the rest of the album. This album is fantastic. Hooky, acid-drenched, 90s fun. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Sonnet

Listened Before? Y Oh boy have I ever listened before. This was one of the most played albums of my pre-teen years and it still holds up. Solid melodies and guitars, and great singing. Love it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pour Some Sugar on Me, Armageddon It

Listened Before? N I struggled with this one. It took me several days to get around to listening to it because I didn't want to. No particular reason other than I just really hate Lust for Life the song. Anyway it turned out okay. Decent punk album from the 70s. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Passenger

Listened Before? N Spectacular! Especially knowing his story. This poor guy made some amazing music and basically killed himself because he was incredibly depressed about nobody paying attention to him. Sad story. Wonderful music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Free Ride

Listened Before? N Brilliant! This one shines over a lot of the other 60's rock on the list so far. Hendrix was truly talented and truly unafraid to speak his mind as the front man of the Experience. I LOVED this album. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Little Wing, Castles Made of Sand

Listened Before? N I remember these two from the 80s. It's very mellow and echoey. I do like the concept of the albums songs being a bunch of different girl names but otherwise unremarkable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lorelei

Listened Before? N Killer stuff, beginning to end. I've never listened to this one all the way through before and boy am I glad I did. I'll be putting this one in the library. Hell of an 80s rock sound, solid guitars, awesome attitude. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Got me Under Pressure, Sharp Dressed Man

Listened Before? Y This is one I had back in the day. Not in '82, but I had a copy in about '95 on cassette that I found in a thrift store. Hence, I have listened to this album quite a bit. Love the music and the iconic art both. Great stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Save a Prayer

Listened Before? Y This one I also remember from back in the day. DM are so consistent and good at what they do its amazing. Everyone wants to be like DM. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Never Let Me Down Again

Listened Before? Y "Do I stress you out? My sweater's on backward and inside out.. and you say "howwwwww aprroppriate"... Fucking Alanis, man. I wore this record out during the 90s and early 2000s. She was a crazy discovery for a guy who was into metal at the time. I used to love her second record more, but I think this one holds up better. Awesome stuff and a timely release for the "American Version" of a young bubblegum pop star from Canada. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Right Through You, All I Really Want

Listened Before? N This was surprisingly good for a foreign language album... The music is spectacular and the singing was tolerable. I won't listen to it again but it's not a 1 like many others. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Rue des tempetes

Listened Before? N Super interesting and eclectic. I’m familiar with some of his later work but never listened to the records that made him known. This one was, I felt, a bit weird but very artistic in a good way. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Jockey Full Of Bourbon

Listened Before? N It was ok. More britpop stuff. Not a huge fan but it was better than the other album of theirs that popped up earlier in my list. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Alright

Listened Before? Y This is a Cure classic. Accessable enough to new listeners but with lots of complexity they're known for. I love it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pictures of You

Listened Before? N Noisy! I know that's the point but I have a little bit of trouble figuring out how this belonged on this list. One thing this list is teaching me is that there's probably only about 501 albums you need to hear before you die! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wonderful Rainbow

Listened Before? N Pretty good. She's recently a very prolific album releaser. This one sounds more like modern t-sweezy, and I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Willow

Listened Before? N Mellow, nice, quiet. I've always liked Babylon, and I like this album. I'm not going to write home about it but it was good. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Babylon

Listened Before? N Great album, and my first beginning-to-end Queen album! I loved it. The guitars are incredible, and of course Freddie Mercury was an amazing singer. Lots of unique songwriting here as well. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Killer Queen, Stone Cold Crazy

Listened Before? N I have heard a few songs off this album and until today I couldn't have told you who they were by. Now I know. This is a solid album and his sound is great. Really enjoyable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Into the Mystic

Listened Before? N HAHA Eric Clapton is a piece of shit. I wish I could give it 0. Added to Library? HAHAHAHAHA NO Song added to playlist: I Shot the Sheriff (but I quarantined it just for him so I won't give him a cent by listening to it).

Listened Before? N Wow, an absolute scorcher! This band was ON IT during these shows and it comes across even 50 years later. I loved this, I just wish they'd left some more crowd noise in. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Smoke on the Water

Listened Before? N This was really interesting. I've heard of him but as far as I know I've never heard a song by him. The first song just rolled out a whole lot of slurs, but with good reason. It really catches your attention and makes you listen to the record. Deep still somewhat relevant political meanings mixed with history. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Naked Man

Listened Before? N Pretty good. Kinda Clash-ish. I liked it okay. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: David Watts

Listened Before? Y A quintessential 80s pop album. When I listen to it I'm transported to a different time. She was a big deal when this one dropped and I remember it well. As for the music - its pretty good stuff! I like all the popular tracks and the album cuts are good enough to be interesting. Solid. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: All Through the Night

Listened Before? N Ah mid 70s US rock. I haven't heard of these guys before (and with good reason). I liked this okay. It was kinda bowie-ish at times, and kinda deep-purplish at times. Honesly, kinda generic for 70s rock. I didn't know this was where the song for "That 70s Show" came from until now, so that's kinda neat. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In the Street (single mix)

Listened Before? N I have never encountered him or his music before. This is a super interesting concept album. At times creepy, sometimes retro sounding, sometimes like an electronic album. It was pretty nice background music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Man With the Golden Arm

Listened Before? Y Amazing album. Universally loved. I'm no exception. There are a few rough spots but not many. This one influenced a generation of new wave and goth fans. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Disorder

Listened Before? N Pretty good 70's prog album. I'm only familiar with Bloody Well Right. I haven't been a fan of that song, ever. The rest of it was alright too but nothing to write home about. Maybe I just need to get high on 70s ditch weed or something? Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Dreamer

Listened Before? N Meh. Not an album I needed to hear before I die. Much respect but not my style. Added to Library? N Song added to playlist: Chan Chan

Listened Before? N Another instrumental - In a way I'm glad it's not filled with a ton of French vocals. This album was pretty okay. Good background music for working. It feels a bit like a movie soundtrack most of the time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Santa Maria

Listened Before? N Interesting. Kind of hybrid Jazz/Disco. I really like the title track despite it's 11:18 run time. The rest of it was good too. I may revisit. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Street Life

Listened Before? N An absolute banger! I knew about these guys all the way back in high school and the cooler kids liked them. I never tried listening to them much until now, and I absolutely loved this album. Punky and funky and funny. It has it all. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Ma and Pa

Listened Before? N Wow, another wonderful work by Bowie. This is probably his most famous album and I had never listened to it beginning-to-end so this was a great intro to the way the songs all fit together. Absolutely classic. Top of the game and top of the genre. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Starman, Ziggy Stardust

Listened Before? N Back-to-back Bowie! Kinda cool. This one was not as good as Ziggy. I think he was doing some solid work here but hadn't quite refined the sound yet. I really liked it, don't get me wrong but it just wasn't as polished as his later stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Life on Mars?

Listened Before? N This one wasn't as bad or as good as the other reviews made it out to be. It's solidly mediocre, and fairly dated. I read it's been removed from the actual list now, and that's probably for the best. Not sure how the #18 album of 2004 made it to a list of records I MUST HEAR, but it's whatever. It is what it is. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Don't Worry About It

Listened Before? N Mehhhhhhhh. She's a great singer but this is not my style. The one song I recognize here is "Son of a Preacher Man", of course. I'm a genxer, Pulp Fiction brought that song to me and I kinda liked it then it got overplayed in the early 90s. So I'm really not a huge fan of this record in general. Couldn't finish it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Son of a Preacher Man

Listened Before? N This sounds like the royalty free soundtrack to a YouTube video. Inoffensive and unremarkable. No vocals. MEH. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: A Survey

Listened Before? Y Undeniably influential. A very solid album. Light My Fire does NOT need to be 7 minutes.. The End is my favorite Doors song, and it's on this one so that's nice. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The End

Listened Before? Y This is a staple of my music collection from the early 2000s. I don't care what people say about it, I love it. It has a ton of nostalgia attached to it for me and I usually only listen to it in the winter so it makes me feel like it's winter even though it's currently August. This is a solid album beginning to end, and I like nearly all the songs. Added to Library? Y (already there) Songs added to playlist: In My Place

Listened Before? N This is great background music. It also feels a bit ahead of its time. I really enjoyed listening to it and they're talented musicians but I don't think I'd put it on just to listen to. Maybe if I were super high? Anyway, another good one this week. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Run

Listened Before? N No. I'm good. I did not need to hear a guy sing in French with accordion backing from the 60s. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Amsterdam

Listened Before? N Apparently this was influential. Never heard of them. It's noisy and too many mumbled words and keyboards for me. Wikipedia classifies it as synth-punk. Please don't ever call this anything "punk". Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ghost Rider

Listened Before? N Surprisingly good! I did not expect to like this, and I actually loved it. I'll be revisiting this multiple times. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Pull Together, Beautiful

Listened Before? N I'm a sucker for some New Wave, and this is no exception. A solid album beginning to end but no songs really stood out. A great effort for 1978, though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Uncontrollable Urge

Listened Before? N This is literal elevartor music from the 70s. Just seems boring and unremarkable. I didn't like or dislike it. It's 'meh'. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Teen Town

Listened Before? N Woah! This is a unique one. I really enjoyed most of it, although it got pretty long towards the end. Couple of the songs clocked in over 12 minutes. Without percussion, it kind of starts to sound the same after 30 minutes or so. That being said, lyrically this was amazing and the concept of a fantasy world/grief coping mechanism is fascinating. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Bright Horses

Listened Before? N Great performance by an all-timer. I don't think I've ever heard him sing before, I just knew of him because he's a household name. This was a good introduction. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Every Day I Have The Blues

Listened Before? N Everyone has heard the title track, I believe... Or at least some of it. I really don't mind the song but I don't know why it's 17 minutes long. That being said it's definitely the best thing on this album. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

Listened Before? N Wow, cool album. Political new wave! Love it. I have never heard of these guys or this album before. I'm guessing because I'm American and they had no hits here along with the fact this was banned by the BBC. Either way, good stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lets All Make A Bomb

Listened Before: Y Wow, Pantera! These dudes were so unique back in the day! Too heavy for me in high school, but a lot of my friends listened to them so I'm very familiar. This is one of their best albums with their sound being polished but the production not quite as overpolished as their later stuff. Dimebag was an amazing guitar player, and Phil still sounds great to this day. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Walk

Listened Before? N Ummmmm.... I think I'm not British enough for this album? Critical acclaim? hm. I'm kinda speechless. I didn't HATE it, but I can't say I liked it much either. I think I'll just try to forget this frenetic mess. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: What Katie Did

Listened Before? N This was great! Love the soul sounds here and the old-fashioned lovesongs. I may keep this one in mind for a relisten. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Just Out of Reach

Listened Before? Y Half of this album is unlistenable for me. It is not the Chili Pepps' fault, though. It's mainstream rock radio playing all the singles from this one directly into the ground, and then playing them some more. If I have to hear the title track one more time my head may explode! That being said, it's a good album and I'll rate it fairly. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Around the World

Listened Before? N Someone got into their older brother's Nirvana records. Good for them, but it's no Nirvana. Lots of noise and oversimplified songs. Didn't hate it but probably won't listen again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Get Free

Listened Before? N This was pretty good. Listened multiple times. I think I'll add this one to the rotation for a bit. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Listened Before? N It was an okay album. Pretty normal 90s stuff. I can see how it would have been pretty adored by some people. Nothing really stood out to me here though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Streets of Your Town

Listened Before? N Really a good portrait of an artist at the time of their death. It sounds like the recording process was fairly unique as well. I enjoyed this. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You Want It Darker

Listened Before? N Awesome record and undeniably nostalgic for anyone who lived through the 90s. Really enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Creep

Listened Before? N Alice Cooper is such a well-known artist, but I feel like I personally don't know much about his actual art beyond his image. I know he was huge in the 70s, and I can see why. This album is pure "f-you" suburban teenager music. I really enjoyed it. The art design of the cover is amazing as well. Added to library? N Songs added to Playlist: Billion Dollar Babies

Listened Before? N An absolute scorcher here. Chuck D is the freaking man. This record is very, very good. I wish it was a bit more consistent but the first half absolutely rips, and there's several gems on the second half and it's rounded out with Bring Tha Noize! Wow! Added to Playlist? N Songs added to playlist: Shut Em Down, Bring Tha Noize

Listened Before? N I just can't get all the way into EC. I have respect for him because so many critics do, but his music just isn't my style so it's going to suffer in my personal rating. I did like "Clown Strike" so that's fun. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Clown Strike

Listened Before? Y Man, I love Johnny Rotten, and I love the concept of this band and album. That being said, it's just not very accessable. I know that's the point but it's not doing a lot for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Public Image

Listened Before? N Pretty cool. Reminds me of music that appeared 3-5 years later in the US. Indie rock that paralleled grunge like Dinosaur Jr. Not quite as catchy as some of their American counterparts but I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cupid Come

Listened Before? N What a cool concept! I didn't know Woody Guthrie had so much unfinished work out there that multiple albums could be made from it all. This is the only one I've heard and it was well done. I was extremely thrilled to hear Natalie Merchant on a couple of songs too. She's one of my favorites and always adds a great voice to a song. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key

Listened Before? N Meh, didn't really stand out to me. It was ok mid-80s british pop rock. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wrote for Luck

Listened Before? N ??? Couldn't even find this album. No. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: none

Listened Before? N I'm starting to become a big fan of Nick Cave. I had never listened to much of him before this list, and I'm glad the project pointed me to him. He's diverse and an amazing songwriter. This album is no exception. Awesome stuff. I didn't enjoy it as much as his later, more ethereal Ghosteen... but it's a totally different vibe. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Straight to You

Listened Before? N This is my first full-album exposure to Marvin Gaye. He was certainly an amazing singer and a unique talent. I really enjoyed listening to this one. Some of the songs were a bit long but meh, it's ok. Good style of music for long songs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Everybody Needs Love

Listened Before? N Pretty cool. Just kinda generic-y early 2000's stuff. I don't know that I'd go out of my way to listen to it but it wasn't terribel. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Big Sur

Listened Before? N This was some interesting stuff... the 80s were a magical time. I'm pretty sure I've heard the title track before in an arcade somewhere in time. I don't know that the whole album needed to be included here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Planet Rock

Listened Before? N Cool old PG album. He's not my favorite but this was a decent one. I think I liked it better before he got trippier in the 80s. Added to Library? N Songs added to library: Solsbury Hill

Listened Before? N It was okay. I was surprised that it seemed to be mostly piano based. I don't feel like it really sticks out. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Paris Match

Listened Before? N These guys are great hard rockers. Similar to AC/DC in the US with a better vocalist. I enjoyed this album, and I wasn't familiar with any of the songs other than the big hit "Love Removal Machine". I will say, I do like the vocalist but his voice gets a bit old IMO. Also, the cover of Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild" is horrible. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Love Removal Machine

Listened Before? N I have only vaguely heard of her before, but I knew her without knowing her because she was in Til Tuesday! I thought her voice sounded familiar and now I know why. The album itself is 90s grrrrrl rock through-and-through. It's not great, as far as that goes, but it's decent. I like the guitars and the overall ambience but nothing stood out much here. 4th of July and I Should have Known are good. The more I listened, it grew on me. The slower second half would have been right up my alley in HS. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: 4th of July

Listened Before? N Super funky and jammy stuff. I really grooved with this 70's stuff, baby. I feel like I'm not cool enough for it. Jam on, boys. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Peg

Listened Before? N Meh. Slow and sleepy, unintelligible lyrics. Reeks of hipsters. At least it's in (sort of) English. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Two Weeks

Listened Before? Y A grunge album from the golden age! This one is a good one. Although Billy Corgan's voice leaves something to be desired IMO, the compositions and arrangements, the instrumentation (especially the GUITARS) are absolutely perfect. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Cherub Rock

Listened Before? N Pretty good. I like the old-fashioned country. It's almost like a crooner/country western crossover. The themes are dated and current at the same time. I could listen to this one again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Night Life

Listened Before? N Wow. What a performance. My dude was absolutely ON FIRE in the Harlem Square Club in '63. This man's voice is ingrained in 20th century American culture, mostly due to his pop recordings. This is some of the same songs, but the rawness and energy is incredible. I will be listening to this a lot more. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Cupid, Twistin' The Night Away

Listened Before? N Holy heck... I WISH the lyrical themes weren't so childish. This album is musically awesome! Elements of punk, rock and roll, hard rock, and new wave/synth all mixed together in one complimentary record. If these dudes would've taken themselves a bit more seriously I would have loved this record. As it is, I can tolerate the lyrics to get to the music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Underwater Moonlight

Listened Before? N This album is a victim of my aversion to overplayed radio songs. A victim, as in, I don't listen to it anymore due to the overplayed-ness of a couple of songs here (notably Under the Bridge, and Breaking the Girl)... BUT... I must say those songs are much better when taken as part of the whole. This album is absolutely AWESOME. The funky-ass sound and mixture of instruments is pure genius. I'm going to re-add this to my library. I do agree with some reviewers (and the band) that this is likely the best album they'll ever record. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Suck My Kiss

Listened Before? N I can see how this would be some folks' favorite album/artist. To me, it just got old after a few songs. The story telling was okay, the music was a novelty for a bit, but then it all started to blend together. Too much of the same tempo and sound. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Jim Cain

Listened Before? N This album FEELS like the 60's, man. Good stuff. Grace Slick is such a powerful and attention grabbing singer. Really enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: White Rabbit

Listened Before? N An absolute rock 'n roll classic. It doesn't do a lot for me as far as getting me excited or wanting to listen to it on repeat or anything. It's a good album, solid, influential, amazingly well done. It's just not really my cup of tea. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: And I Love Her

Listened Before? N Nice blues record. Very raw and intense. I'm a sucker for guitar-based blues and that's what we have here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mannish Boy, Deep Down In Florida

Listened Before? N Mehhhhhhhhhhhh. Another band trying to sound like Radiohead. Or is it Coldplay? Droning and boring. I think I'll mostly pass on this one. I really WANTED to give it a chance but it just kept going and going and going with the droning, weepy sound. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Art Teacher

Listened Before? N An awesome live performance by a classic metal god? During their prime? Yes please. I felt like I was in the crowd, banging my head in '81. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ace of Spades

Listened Before? N Very interesting album. One of the earliest crossover attempts. I love that it rattled cages in Nashville, and I absolutely LOVE the cover art. The music is nice, although it does drag on near the end I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You Ain't Goin' Nowhere

Listened Before? N Oh heck. Another foreign mostly instrumental album with 9+ minute songs. Look, I'm sure its a great composition but it's not my thing. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ode to the Sun God

Listened Before? N I wish I could use an eye roll emoji on here. Apparently the person who made this list LOVES electronic music. We have a tiny representation of several genres (country, blues, soul to name a few) and 9632 British electronic albums. This stuff isn't awesome. All the songs are 9+ minutes long. Halcyon was pleasant to listen to because of the female vocalist. That's all I can say. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Halcyon and On and On

Listened Before? N Interesting listen. I don't think I'll revisit it just because it's in Spanish but I did like a few of the songs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist - Bongo Bongo

Listened Before? N Wooooow. The genesis of rock'n'roll on tape! This was soo cool to hear. Beyond "That'll Be The Day" which everyone probably knows, this album has a raw, unfinished feel to it. There's also an overlap of a classic style with a more modern (at the time) style. He had a great voice too. It would have been amazing to hear where he went after this, but alas, life wasn't having it. We'll just appreciate this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: That'll Be The Day, Not Fade Away

Listened Before? N Pretty cool. Tons of obvious Talking Heads, Bowie and Cure influences here. Multiple times I forgot I wasn't listening to some obscure 'Heads album during this one. Some of the songs drag on, but it's mostly a pretty unique sound and fun to listen to. I have heard another album by these guys, but it didn't stick out as much as this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: call the police

Listened Before? N Not too bad. Very, VERY early 2000s USA vibe. It's kind of a fun nostalgia trip. There are a few amazing pop bangers here, and the mix of beats and instrumentation is fun. I like this one. The main negative I have is that the second half of the album kind of drags. He would have done well to switch up the style a bit and this may have been considered an all-timer. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist - Senorita, Cry Me a River

Listened Before? N Hey, these guys were a SOLID psychedelic band. I loved this just like I loved their last one. Perhaps it doesn't have a song with the radio-friendly appeal of "For What It's Worth", but it is all high-quality and a great time capsule of the 60s, and the sound engineering and instrumentation is way ahead of it's time. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mr. Soul, A Child's Claim to Fame

Listened Before? N This was a nice indie rock piece. It didn't stray into some of the wierdness indie rock does at times. It was pretty safe and the themes were funny. I liked it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: What You Do To Me

Listened Before? N Allll right, man! What a cool hippie time capsule this is. I wish all the songs were available on Spotify but I get Neil Young's gripe. I may have to pick this one up on vinyl for the collection. High quality stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Almost Cut My Hair, Woodstock

Listened Before? N This was interesting. Just sort of a minimalist indie rock album. Not terrible. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In My Mind

Listened Before? N This one was pretty good. I have heard Connection before and liked it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Connection

Listened Before? N It was okay. Lots and lots of alt rock and electronic stuff lately is wearing on me and makes it hard to be objective here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Sad Skinhead

Listened Before? N What a gem! These are all great classic country western songs. I loved this album. I was familiar with Big Iron from New Vegas, of course, but the rest were mostly new to me and I enjoyed it beginning to end. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Big Iron

Listened Before? N Weird stuff. The "magic" of the 70s I guess. Anyway, I remember him but I don't remember the music. Meh. On Some Faraway Beach has a beautiful melody, not sure what else to say. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: On Some Faraway Beach

Listened Before? N Sadly, this album is unavailable on both spotify and amazon. I don't have the time or inclination to look elsewhere, so I listened to "Media Blitz" which is live and only contains a few of the same songs just to get an idea of their sound. Primitive hardcore. Its fine. They're kind of a mess and far too many fa***t uses even for the 80s. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: None because the album is unavailable.

Listened Before? N Surprisingly good. Reminds me of many other artists, but she has a unique sound as well. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Red Dirt Girl

Listened Before? N Pretty good. Familiar with her voice and a few songs but never listened much. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Doo Wop

Listened Before? N Interesting but didn't stand out a ton from other 70s stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: I Saw the Light

Listened Before? N This was pretty okay for electronic stuff. Kind of mellow, kind of atmospheric. I didn't hate it but I didn't like it enough to listen to it again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Seven

Listened Before? N What an odd little post-punk album. The first half was unique and new and somewhat rockin'. His voice started grating on me by the end of the album though. Added to Playlist: N Songs added to playlist: On the Surface

Listened Before? N I don't know how I feel about this style of pop music. On one hand, it's not really my favorite thing, but on the other hand I'm starting to realize there was a whole bunch of 80s-90s stuff from the UK and Ireland that influenced American music in the early 2000s, which I suppose makes this influential. I just think it's okay. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Something for the Weekend

Listened Before? N Another album that I just found okay. Nothing sticks out here. This list may be too long.... Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In Every Dream Home A Heartache

Listened Before? Y Yep, it's Superunkown. I was never a huge Soundgarden fan, but I do recognize their popularity and influence. The hits on this album are overplayed, and unfortunately the deep cuts aren't good enough to make up for that. (unlike many of their grunge/alternative contemporaries). Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Fell On Black Days

Listened Before? N Brit pop! It was kinda what I would expect. Not groundbreaking or anything but an okay listen. I've heard Girls and Boys (think maybe it was a minor hit in the US?) but nothing else. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Parklife

Listened Before? N This is a great album! I'm not really partial to Young's voice, but the lyricism and tone are top-notch. It's just a shame you can't listen to it on Spotify right now. I hope they get their issues worked out because I'd love to add it to my library. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Southern Man (hopefully in the future)

Listened Before? N I've never even heard of her before! This album was so creative and well put together! Her voice is so interesting and transforms at the drop of a hat. Great music with great lyrics too. I loved this. The interspersment of the different women's stories was a great thing too. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist:

Listened Before? N Typical Sinatra. Amazing singing and well arranged. Love the full orchestra sound. Absolutely killer version of IGYUMS. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I've Got You Under My Skin

Listened Before? N This is classified as art rock on Wiki, but it feels more cohesive to me than most other "art rock" albums are. It feels more like a modern pop album but also very reminiscent of some new-wave stuff, especially Devo. Lots of synth and harmonies. I don't hate this music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Default

Listened Before? N Judging from the listen counts on Spotify, this one isn't getting many listens overall... it's a good album though. Good mix of electronics and traditional instruments. Good grooves, too. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: Keeping Pigs Together

Listened Before? N Oh Morrisey, you conceited piece of shit. It's such a shame that you're a giant asshole, because your voice and writing are great. Just FYI: your little tirade about America aged like milk. I hope someone adjusts your face soon, but I doubt they will since they haven't yet. Much like your America thing, I'm going to say "I love you" out the side of my mouth though. I will never spend a cent on your music or concerts, but he clearly has talents. Eat your heart out, you douchey edgelord. Four stars for content, Two stars for being a douche. Average - 3. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Irish Blood, English Heart

Listened Before? N I may or may not have heard this whole album before, but it has so many classics I feel like I definitely have. Just a solid mainstream rock record from the '70s. Also, personal bias - I just really like this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ready for Love, Bad Company

Listened Before? N I think I may have heard this one once way back in HS.. It's pretty good. More complex than it seems on the surface. There's some gems here! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Merchandise, Repeater

Listened Before? N(ot all the way through) What can I say about this one that hasn't been said. Clearly it's one of the best selling and most critically acclaimed albums of all time by one of the best selling and most critically acclaimed bands. Incredible stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight

Listened Before? Y Somehow I have heard this obscure thing before! Millennial punks love this one. I'm not a huge fan. It would have been an awesome hardcore album but they repeatedly break one of the golden rules of hardcore- their songs are WAY TOO LONG. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Here Come the Rome Plows

Listened Before? N Pretty good. Kinda mellow and groovy. I could listen again but nothing really sticks out to me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: White Winer Hymnal

Listened Before? Y Hell yeah! This album is awesome. I feel like Aerosmith had really refined their sound by the late 80s. This one and Permanent Vacation (1987) were peak albums for them. Absolutely great. It drags in a few spots but not many at all. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Young Lust, What It Takes

Listened Before? N This one wasn't as solid as Pump (yesterday's selection). I feel like the first couple of songs were amazing then it fell off to kinda generic rock and roll... although they were one of the first making "generic" stuff so I'm sure it just didn't age well. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Last Child

Listened Before? N Interesting stuff. Very new-wavey. Very lightly listened on Spotify. This seems like a hidden gem. I enjoyed it quite a bit but I'm a New Wave fan. I may revisit this later. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Party Fears Two

Listened Before? N Hey this one was great! Never heard of these guys, but I'm glad they're on the list. I agree with the Rolling Stone review of this album: It "often recalls late-Sixties Grateful Dead, when their songs still had garage-rock drive but were exploding every which way." It has a great flow, and the songs are not too long. I'll be listening to this one again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Street Joy

Listened Before? N Semi-modern soul. It was good, just not really my style. Great musicianship and songwriting here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The One

Listened Before? N After peeping some of the absolutely scathing reviews of this one here, I have to say - I disagree that it's trash. Despite it's lack of meaningful vocals and the length of the tracks, I really enjoyed it. Sure, it's just mood music, but it's pretty damn good mood music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Water From A Vine Leaf

Listened Before: N Absolutely killer. I knew she was a big deal in the punk world and now I see why. Poetry, spoken word, punk rock, stream of consciousness... so great. I loved every second of this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Gloria

Listened Before? Y This has long been one of my 'guilty pleasure' albums. Her voice was peaking on this one, and she avoided a lot of the high-pitched gimmick from her early work. It's appropriate that the first song is "Honey" because that's exactly what her voice evokes. Simply a great pop record. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Honey, Breakdown

Listened Before? Y Absolute bangers, back to front. A real classic album. Fogerty's voice is unlike anything else and this mix of scorching originals and classic covers is absolutely awesome. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Run Through the Jungle

Listened Before? N Not too bad of an 80s New Wave/Alt record. I can't say it's original, but it's inoffensive. I may listen again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: This Is The Day

Listened Before? N Mehhhhhhhhh. Not good. Not interested in "art rock" or electronic and this combines both with NO lyrics. I'll pass. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Big Ship

Listened Before: N Pretty good! It's very 80s sounding, but the US didn't get a lot of music like this until a few years later. These guys were pretty underground. Good find by the author. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Rip It Up

Missing from Spotify Unfortunately.

Listened Before? N Incredible voice. She (and this album) is a real gem. The mood and arrangements are well done, and there's not a bad song on this one. It's perfect for this cold, gloomy winter day too. Good stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Don't Know Why, I've Got To See You Again

Listened Before? N Hm. This one seems to be a disconnect between me and the mainstream music media. It's okay.... but "Widespread critical acclaim'? no. Nothing original or particularly inspiring is here. Seems like maybe the acclaim speaks more to the state of modern "indie" music than the quality of this recording. I found it repetitive and boring. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: On Hold

Listened Before? N Interesting cabaret-style music. Not really my thing. Kudos to her for earning a grammy though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Miss Chatelaine

Listened Before? N Another one that's mostly not available on Spotify. I listened to the one song that WAS on there, and it's very interesting... I'll give it a bonus star. Added to Library? Can't Songs added to playlist: El Harba Wine

Listened Before? Probably at some point Ahhh Bjork. Queen of Icelandic 90s artists. This album is great, but not as cohesive as some of her later solo stuff. I enjoyed it, but without a healthy dose of 90s weed, her voice gets old after a bit. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Birthday

Listened Before? N Janis Joplin. A powerful and instantly recognizable voice. She's respected but not my cup of tea. I definitely get why she's so admired, and I can't help but wonder what would have happened had she lived longer. A moot point but still a thing to ponder. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Piece of My Heart

Listened Before? N A pretty good live album. I've never heard about the phenomenon of Cheap Trick mania in Japan. Pretty interesting stuff and it was cool to hear the fans lose their minds. Good performance, too. I know "I Want You To Want Me" is big hit off this one but I can't stomach it anymore. One of the most overplayed songs of all time and actually made me drop a star. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Surrender

Listened Before? Y Depending on your view, this may be one of the best albums of the 90s. It's really solid. For me, it drips with nostalgia as well. Love her voice and the style. This one will stay in my library. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Sour Times, Glory Box

Listened Before? N What can I say about her that hasn't been said before? I've never listened to this beginning to end but it was really good and has a lot more peppy songs than I thought. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Chain of Fools

Listened Before? N This sounds like something that would've come out a few years before it actually came out. In a time when gangsta rap and g-funk style had taken over, this guy was still doing a late 80s - early 90s style. Probably the New York influence coming through. The samples are well done, and they lyrics are good. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You Can't Stop The Prophet

Listened Before? N Kinda rock-y, kinda jam-band-y, kinda new-wave-y, this was a lot of fun. I really liked the title track despite it's 10+ minute run time. Will revisit. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Marquee Moon

Listened Before? N This was pretty meh. Very slow and soft. I wasn't a big fan. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Don't Want to Talk About It

Listened Before? N Nice live album and a nice snapshot of the Who before Keith Moon got booted and died. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Happy Jack

Listened Before? N Pretty typical mid-70s folk stuff. I don't hate it but I prefer the American masters (ex - John Denver or Simon and Garfunkel) more. Not great, not bad. Added to Playlist: N Songs added to playlist: When I Get To The Border

Listened Before? N Cool album. The horns and big band kind of sound mixed with the jamming style really well. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Listened Before? N Eh, it was okay. There's missing songs here due to his political protest against spotify so I didn't get the full experience. Maybe if I'd been more impressed with the songs that are available I would have sought out the rest but I just don't care. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cowboy Movie

Listened Before? N MEH. Not my style. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: El Cumbanchero

Listened Before? N As usual, this Waits album was weird. Not really my cup of tea but I can appreciate the art. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Goin' Out West

Listened Before? N Great stuff. Country classics. George truly had an amazing voice. Sounds like my childhood. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Grand Tour

Listened Before? N Interesting and vibe-y at first, but gets old quick. Not sure why this is here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Angel

Listened Before? N Pretty good! It's kind of a dichotomy between a country album and an outlaw rock album (ie Springsteen or Mellencamp). Everyone knows Guitar Town (the song) but after that I kind of found it just background music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist; Guitar Town

Listened Before? N Surprising! This sounds like Bowie with a more real-world theme. I have never heard of him but apparently he was a big Bowie influencer. I did really enjoy this one, but I disagree with the most popular song here. "The Old Man's Back Again" is interesting, but I think it probably lost a lot of its meaning over time. My favorite here was track 1 - The Seventh Seal. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Seventh Seal

Listened Before? N Interesting stuff. It does sound kinda rave-y as others have said but I didn't hate it. I probably won't just listen to it on repeat or anything but it does have it's moments of awesomeness (especially to someone who remembers the 90s). Good listen. Lots of influences here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Movin' on Up

Listened Before? N Nope. Not a fan. It's like Miles Davis with way less talent. Boring. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: None because they're all 18+ minutes

Listened Before? N Stevie is a classic. That was a great solid album from beginning to end. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: You Haven't Done Nothin'

Listened Before? N I have massive respect for this man as an artist. Wonderful skills and arrangement. That being said, it's really not my thing. It starts to sound very same-y after a while and I don't think I'm in the right decade to appreciate it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Shhh/Peaceful

Listened Before? N Like... far ouuuut, man! This was a good album, for real. Total sixites bomb and it was awesome. Peace and love, man. I love that this was basically dedicated to a woman whom he was pining for and actually ended up marrying.. and they're still married. Donovan just killing it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sunshine Superman, Season of the Witch

Listened Before? N Great hard-rocker and punk album. These guys are big pioneers and influencers. I enjoyed this one but it's not consistent enough for me to listen to it a lot. The title track is a great standout here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Against I

Listened Before? N I didn't know I "needed to hear" so many reggae albums. I actually don't. They're all very samey in sound and message. This one is okay, just like the rest. Maybe I'm not high enough. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Marcus Garvey

Listened Before? N Robot voice synth pop? Cool! 6-9 minute songs? Not so much. I didn't hate it, and it was early on the synth stuff (1979) but nothing I'll come back to. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Model

Listened Before? N Eh didn't really stick out to me. There's too many early 2000's indie rock records on this list so far. They all blend together. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Catch the Sun

Listened Before? N Nice smooth jazz. Not really my thing on a day to day basis but good for a chill afternoon. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Back at the Chicken Shack

Listened Before? Y An all-time pop classic. MJ was incredible in his day, and this one may be his best effort beginning-to-end. I'm also of the age that I was fortunate enough to be paying attention when this was released so it was the soundtrack of part of my childhood. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

Listened Before? N I don't think there's a Sinatra recording that I don't like his voice speaks to me just like it does millions of others. This one doesn't have all the big top hits on it, but its great all the same. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Girl From Ipanema

Listened Before? N Super interesting sound here. Also- the first song sounds like nothing else on the album. They should've stuck with that friendlier sound. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sex Beat

Listened Before? N Absolute disco fire! This thing is funky and hot. Sounds like the seventies, baby! Really enjoyed all the non-slow songs here. The ballads drag a little, but not too badly. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: He's The Greatest Dancer

Listened Before? N This one was pretty good. I'm famailiar with their work from their couple of mainstream hits, of course, but I wasn't aware of their storied history in Australia and NZ. It has a different feel from American rock music of the time and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I could listen to this again and may. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Weather With You

Listened Before? N Meh, it was okay. I think this is too British for me. Didn't really care enough to focus on it. It seemed very musically complex though so +1. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Step On

Listened Before: N I had no idea what to expect going into this one and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Sure, it has it's moments of abrasiveness, but overall it's a great record and an awesome history piece foreshadowing the coming punk rock movement. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Wanna Be Your Dog

Listened Before? N Good stuff. A master in his prime. The subject matter hasn't aged very well in some cases, but still a good listen. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Feel So Good

Listened Before? N After reading the description I'm actually super glad this is unavailable on Spotify. This list has entirely too many "experimental" and art rock albums. Added to Library? N Song added to playlist: None because I can't

Listened Before? N Pretty good Byrds album. More polished than their early work, but lacking some of the spirit. I enjoyed it but it's not their best work. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Eight Miles High

Listened Before: N Absolutely killer album! I was expecting to like some of this (based on past experience with TH), but I loved nearly every song on this one. I've already listened to it 3 times, and I will have it in rotation for a while. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Don't Worry About the Government, Psycho Killer

Listened Before? N The most 80's sounding 80's album. Weird vocals and sounds meet mid-80's synth pop. It's okay, just not really for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Love Is a Stranger

Listened Before: N Beyond the legends and myth that follow Joy Division, they were actually a pretty good band. Their sound is semi-replicated by New Order, of course, but the original recordings with the original members have their own feel. It's like New Order if they were constantly depressed. Not that that is a bad thing, it just is. I really enjoyed listening to this one just as much as their first album. I will revisit many times. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Twenty Four Hours

Listened Before? N Honestly, I had very low expectations going in here because I tend to not like post-millennium rap records. This one, though, is a gem. The lyrics are serious sometimes but silly enough to lighten the mood without the whole record becoming a clown car. I hear a heavy Prince influence in some of these tracks and I like it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: King Kunta

Listened Before? N Pretty good! Everyone of a certain age knows The Humpty Dance, but the extended mix of that and Doowutchalike are pretty good! I love this style of early 90s rap. A more innocent sound. More sex, less murder. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Humpty Dance, Doowutchalike

Listened Before? N I've heard of Van Morrison, of course, but never listened to a single song of his that I'm aware of. So this is quite the introduction... a double live album. I thought it was probably super popular with his fans, and not too hard to listen to - but being unfamiliar with his work it didn't do a ton for me. I'd revisit again after becoming more familiar with his work. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: Bring It on Home to Me

Listened Before? N Good album! Jack White is probably one of the most recognizable and consistent modern alternative artists. I like his stuff. The simplicity of his songs is both the main draw and the main drawback, but I'm not tired of this one yet and I plan on keeping it fresh by not listening too often. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sixteen Saltines

Listened Before? N Simply great! Literally. Simple and easy to listen to. His voice is soothing. I'm familiar with his soundtrack work, of course, but this early recording sounds nearly identical to much of his modern stuff. I loved this. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Burn On

Listened Before? N He has a good voice and a unique approach for the time. I didn't hate it. Who could hate "In Da Club" anyway? Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In Da Club

Listened Before? N Unavailable on Spotify, and I don't really like much I've heard by her so I'm not going to track it down. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: none.

Listened Before? N A real rocker! Alice Cooper at his peak in the 70s was the complete package. A showman and a good musician - with unique things to say. I enjoyed this album. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: School's Out

Listened Before? N This album is like a who's who of 90s rappers. The featured artists are mostly better known than Missy herself. I thought it was okay overall, it had its moments. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sock It 2 Me

Listened Before? N Pretty good prog album. I'm familiar with these guys but hadn't listened to them much. Enjoyable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mr. Blue Sky

Listened Before? N I just can't. This list has too much "experimental" stuff on it. I get that Tom is revered for his stuff, but it is NOT for me. Banging on pots and pans and yelling is definitely not my genre. Added a star for reputation but I wouldn't willingly listen to this again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Johnsburg, Illinois (because it's short)

Listened Before? Y One of the biggest albums of the 90s. It had absolute mass appeal amongst the 18-25 demographic. If you don't believe it, look at the reactions of the crowd when they played these songs at Woodstock 99. Pure energy. The album itself has held up pretty well if you like this sort of thing. Hard rocking, raunchy, and somewhat silly. It's a fun ride. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Got the Life

Listened Before? N I've heard of these guys but they never entered my rotation despite going through periods of listening to Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys. This is a little less punky than those two but still in the same Celtic punk vein. I found "Fiesta" especially compellingly unique. I really enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Fairytale of New York, Fiesta

Listened Before? Y If someone asked me to tell them how the 80s FEEL, I'd play this album among the musical choices as I attempted to describe a feeling. This album is awesome. I'm familiar with most of the well-known songs here, but even the deep cuts (probably with the exception of 1959, although at least that one is relatively short) are so much gothy fun. This album sounds like the dark and mysterious girl we all had a crush on in 1985. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: This Corrosion

Listened Before? N It was an impressive display of artistry. However, world music is not my thing. I'll give it 2 for the musicianship. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: This Little Light of Mine

Listened Before? N Interesting album. Eclectic and unclassifiable. If I were still a stoner I'd probably get way into it. As it is, I didn't mind it at all but probably won't revisit it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Light Flight

Listened Before? N Grooooovy, mann. I loved this. It was like- hard rock meets pop, meets oldies. Super good sound. I'll be visiting some of their other records to check out more. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I'm Not Your Stepping Stone, Melody for an Unknown Girl

Listened Before? N German.... wow. Interesting background music I suppose but I'm good on this one pretty much forever. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Opus Dei (only because it's in English)

Listened Before? N This one was okay. I find that Q-tip's voice gets repetitive after a while. He's got decent lyrics and beats, and I see why the Beasties collaborated with him a few times. I don't think this has any staying power for me though. Just not my personal style. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Gettin' Up

Listened Before? N I've read these guys' name on a ton of T-shirts and punk rock battle jackets over the years but never listened to them. I've heard Metallica's cover of "The Wait", but that's about it. They're an interesting enigma. We have all this wild imagery and the violent name.... and the music is pretty tame by today's standards. Anyway, I really love the post-punk sound and I'm glad to learn about this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Wait

Listened Before? N Pretty good. I'm familiar with their hits. The album is kind of all over the place but the sound is fairly consistent. Don't think I'd put it on my shelf but I didn't hate listening to it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Electric Feel

Listened Before? N My third Nick Cave album on the list. He's really good. A great songwriter and creative mind. Maybe not the best voice but it fits the material. This is a concept album covering real and fictitious murders. A strange subject for an album but it works for him. I loved it. Even the long ones (O'Malley's Bar at 14:28!) were interesting enough to listen to. Strange, interesting and gritty. The collaborations are also spot-on here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Where the Wild Roses Grow

Listened Before? N Eh it's okay. His flow is good. I see why it's an important album. It's not really for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bring The Pain

Listened Before? Y Oh yes. This is a g-funk, gangsta rap time capsule. What an awesome album. Basically snoop's big debut solo album after he exploded on the scene on Dr. Dre's The Chronic. Absolute smoke, fire, and flow from beginning to end. Excellent writing and delivery, and actually somewhat of a concept album (at least the beginning). This is one of those rare albums I want to listen to again immediately after the first time. Awesome. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Murder Was The Case, Doggy Dogg World

Listened Before? Y What can I say about this one that hasn't been said? It's the Beatles at the top of their game. Maybe a little long, but otherwise awesome. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Blackbird

Listened Before? N Tom Waits is a weird guy. Creative... but weird. This album was a cool concept and probably my favorite of the 2700 Tom Waits albums on this list so far but that's not saying much. It was just okay. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Eggs and Sausage

Listened Before? N Despite them being an American band, I have never heard of them at all. This album is a vibe. I like it. It's mellow enough to just be background music, but also weird enough to get high and trip out to. Holes is awesome, and Goddess on a Hiway gets kinda groovy too. I assumed this album would just resonate as weird with me but by the time I reached the end, I found myself really wanting to keep listening to it. Well done. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Holes

Listened Before? Y Good album! Springsteen in his prime. I'm well familiar with this one and since I'm writing these reviews for myself and nobody else I'll just leave it at that. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Meeting Across the River

Listened Before? Y This is an all-time classic of pop music. I know, I know, it's supposed to be an underground record or whatever but the bottom line is - this is a pop record over half the time, and DM were one of the best of the 80s at making pop songs. Mostly catchy, usually well-written and performed, and occasionally repetitive... this one is a real banger (almost) beginning to end. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Halo, Policy of Truth

Listened Before? N Well, I had a history lesson today... about the formation of led zeppelin and the relation to the Yardbirds. The fact that these guys weren't some garage band was news to me, they were formed from the ashes of the Yardbirds and knew LOTS of famous musicians who helped them get a start. They were even considered a "supergroup" somehow, which is also surprising. Enough about all of that - The album is good. It's probably not LZ's best work, but they were still finding their sound at this point. Very bluesy with moments of acid and hard rock, it was a good foreshadow of things to come. I really liked it - I find it better than LZII from a personal opinion, but I find it falls short of LZIIII. Anyway, a solid effort. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Dazed and Confused

Listened Before? Y I dig this album in the way that I dig most early 80s alternative. It's decent background music but I definitely wasn't cool (or old) enough in 83 to really get into it back then... and unfortunately the very genre it helped create had passed it by tenfold by the end of the decade. Radio Free Europe is a classic. The rest of it is decidedly "meh". Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Radio Free Europe

Listened Before? Y This is kind of a mystery to me. I hope there's other Megadeth albums on this list because this one is fairly weak. It's okay, and it gets a bonus star just for not being some weird-ass world music but yikes. Many better choices for these guys. Peace Sells is okay, but the rest feels disorganized and unpolished even for an early record. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Peace Sells

Listened Before? N This one is HOT. These dudes were such pioneers and the tragedy of Jam Master Jay is so unfortunate. The music is something that a lot of modern rappers could learn from. Perfect timing and a quick wit along with hard-hitting topics occasionally - all without being violent or demeaning to women. The version of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" is as well executed as it is famous. The real classic shit here. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: It's Tricky, Walk This Way, You Be Illin'

Listened Before? N What the hell? No. Just no. Awful. Songs added to playlist: Fix Up, Look Sharp

Listened Before? N Seems fine. Not really my thing - I've only room for one 60s folk guy in my library and its Dylan. This dude seems okay though. I'll never listen to it again, but it was fine. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bird on the Wire

Listened Before? N Cool album. It feels like something much older than it is. Very unique fusion of Latin and Euro-American styles. I enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sunken Waltz

Listened Before? N What an odd little record. Never thought I'd listen to a white guy with a cockney accent rap for an hour but here we are. I do love a concept album but I can't identify with this one. I think I'll give this one a miss for the rest of my life. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Blinded by the Lights

Listened Before? Y Probably Beck's best work, this album is pretty good cover-to-cover. It was five cuts deep for him spawning several hits and garnered him big critical acclaim. My personal favorites are some of the deeper cuts. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lord Only Knows

Listened Before? N Ehhhhh.. not sure what this is doing here especially when I haven't seen any of her earlier work on the list. Music the song is okay but the rest was meh. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Music

Listened Before? N Pretty good. Not necessarily as good as THEY think is is but pretty good nonetheless. I dig the groove and the mood. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Notion

Listened Before? N Wow what a surprise! This album was on a whole nother level from all the other British rap I've heard in my life. She seems to have a great sense of self-awareness and is an excellent lyricist. Not sure who is responsible for the arrangements but the beats are also incredible. Highly enjoyed. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: 101 FM

Listened Before? N I found this one pretty unremarkable. Not sure what it's doing here. It's not bad - per se- but I feel like maybe the author was struggling to find Scottish bands for representation. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Squares

Listened Before? Y One of my favorite albums of all time. A metal masterpiece from cover to cover and Bruce Dickinson's amazing voice is on full display here. Awesome! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Children of the Damned, The Number of the Beast

Listened Before? N Pretty good, although this is one of the albums on the list that I can't help but think were given some extra credit due to the tragedy of the death of the artist. That being said - it's an unobtrusive listen but kind of boring. Nothing really sticks out here. Feels like background music to an indie movie. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Son Of Sam

Listened Before? N Absolute FIRE. These dudes are the real OG's of cool style and rap/rock crossover. What a time to be alive in the mid 80's with them, the Beasties and many others creeping around. All killer no filler here. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Rock Box

Listened Before? N An interesting crossover and landmark record. Pretty trippy and hard rocking for it's time. I enjoyed listening but it suffers from an unfortunate issue with me: I refuse to support Eric Clapton. So while I did enjoy it, I won't listen again and give him any more royalties. Eat it, Eric. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Over Under Sideways Down

Listened Before? N Meh. Decent background music. Feels hip but not really my style. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Every Day Should Be A Holiday

Listened Before? N Pretty good stuff. I liked the general vibe here, although I felt like he was trying to be The Beatles without The Beatles. He did an okay job of that while also incidentally creating some good music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Band On The Run

Listened Before? N Great blues. Eric Clapton is a douche. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: All Your Love

Listened Before? N Pretty neat African beats. Not really my style but I didn't hate it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Immigres

Listened Before? Y One album short of their prime, this one is pretty good. These guys captured talent-lightning in a bottle for a few years and this is one of their best albums. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: America

Listened Before: N Annoying. Not sure why this is here. I think they think they're punk rockers or something? No idea. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Secretly

Listened Before? N Unavailable on Spotify. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: N/A

Listened Before? N Super interesting slice of musical history. A bit noisy for me but I like the themes and the story of the band/record. Too bad they didn't last a bit longer, because they probably could've refined their sound into something great. Added to Library? Songs added to playlist: The Garden Of Earthly Delights

Listened Before? N It was okay. A little jammier and more repeat-y than I like from funky stuff like this but still solid work. Some of the song lengths are insane. I see why it's on the list but I probably won't revisit it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Cisco Kid

Listened Before? N Despite my dislike for Morrisey, this album was pretty okay. Won't listen again but I didn't hate it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Headmaster Ritual

Listened Before? N A surprising album. I've never heard of them before, but apparently they made 4 albums in their group's lifetime with this being the final. Its a great chill record with lots of synth influences from the 80s. I really enjoyed it and may check out some of their other stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Opener

Listened Before? N Nice! An apocalyptic concept album! I am a sucker for things like this and this one is no exception. I wish a bit more of it was in English, but it makes sense not to be. I enjoyed almost all tracks, but Homelands is a standout. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Homelands

Listened Before? N This is great! I'm largely unfamiliar with most Stevie Wonder works, and this was a good introduction. I like the variety, and his voice and composition are both awesome on this record. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Superstition

Listened Before? N Mellow and laid-back. Probably before it's time as a lo-fi hipsterish album before those things became cool. A hipster to out hipster the hipsters. I enjoyed it, but nothing really stood out. I'll repeat what I said about "Super 8": Sounds like the soundtrack to an indie movie. I'll listen a second time and see how I feel but for now, a solid 3. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Angeles

Listened Before? N A really good album. As far as late 2000s stuff goes, this is a real gem. It's still got that "hipster" vibe to it, but it's pretty heavily influenced by new wave and punk. I like that about it. Some of the songs are way too long for the simplicity of the lyrics, but overall a good one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Zero

Listened Before? N Groovy! Stoney stuff. I like it. Heavy and heady. A couple of the later songs would probably give me a bad trip just because they're not as groovy but it's debatable whether I care or not. I think not. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: If Only

Listened Before? N One of the greatest mainstream pop albums of the 80s - approaching at at times surpassing her debatably more famous brother's works from the time period. The concept album with social commentary was a breath of fresh air and - as I remember - caused a large social movement within the youth of the time. She meant business, and we noticed. It helps that there's lots of great songs on here as well. Love this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Rhythm Nation, Love Will Never Do

Listened Before? N This was a pretty unique pop record! I really liked how original it was without straying into the weird fringes of "art rock"(at least not many times). Good production value and good hooks on the songs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Wall Street Shuffle

Listened Before? N Surprisingly good. I believe this album contributed to some of the lo fi trend of the early 2000s. Last Nite is a bit overplayed, but I enjoyed the record overall, and it doesn't drag on forever so I may revisit it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Hard to Explain

Listened Before? N It was okay. I think the author is a bit hung up on 1970s British rock, because this is yet another one that doesn't stand out. The big hit off the album (Bang a Gong) is severely overplayed in the US, so I can only imagine how overplayed it is in England. Anyway, just sorta generic. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cosmic Dancer

Listened Before? Y A staple of my HS CD collection. Good stuff. Their best album until they outdid themselves 10 years later. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: She, Coming Clean

Unavailable on spotify

Listened Before? N I remember when this album came out. I was actually very excited about the single "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" and it was a huge hit as I expected. However, they didn't get much more play other than that. 2003 was a weird time where we were stuck between radio and streaming/file sharing. I never even ended up listening to the whole thing because I wasn't quite ready to pay for it. Now, though, I have listened to the whole album and I got to say it is a breath of fresh air for that particular time. Great hair-metal sound in a non hair-metal time. I really enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Believe In a Thing Called Love

Listened Before? N Kind of mediocre. I had high hopes after the first song "Stolen Car" but unfortunately, it's the stand-out from the record. I didn't hate it, but her voice drones after a bit, and the electronic music could've just been replaced with a band as it doesn't do much to add to the songs (and in fact makes them overcomplicated sometimes). Overall a okay listen but I won't revisit. I'll give it an extra star for production value. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Stolen Car

Unavailable on Spotify.

Listened Before? N British 70s punk. I found it okay. I don't know why there's so much keyboard in this album, and I don't know why nobody cares how problematic the first song "Sometimes" is from a modern viewpoint but hey... it's punk(ish... I still think its closer to edgy new wave but whatev). I guess it deserves to be here for some reason and Robert Smith listed it as one of his favorite albums so that gives it cred... right? right?? Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Peaches

Listened Before? Y My best friend in HS loved this album so I've heard it many times. Its not my favorite and I never became a fan despite his best efforts. I don't mind Jesus Built My Hotrod so that's the song I'm choosing. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Jesus Built My Hotrod

Listened Before? N What an interesting piece of work. Yes, I know, it's Bjork so it's going to be interesting. This one is extra unique though. I actually really enjoyed it but it was a bit of a challenge to listen to the whole thing in one sitting. I took a few breaks and continued on later. There's a lot of layers and complexity here and honestly she's probably a genius. Bonus ports for Mike Patton having a background role here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Oceana

Listened Before: N Interesting. Genesis did a concept album while trying not to break up. I feel like this album could've been really good, but you can feel the tension bleeding through. I don't know what's up with Gabriel's voice here... less production I suppose - It was supposed to sound raw and it does... but not in a good way. I really didn't enjoy this one much. A+ for effort though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: (Title Track)

Listened Before: Y Oh yes. This is an absolutely awesome new wave album by one of the best new wave artists. Early enough not to be over-polished, but polished enough to be a fun listen. Love it! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)

Listened Before? N A nice 60's folk album in the vein of the music of so many of his American contemporaries. Underproduced and unpolished, and lovingly written from his heart. I really was surprised here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Needle of Death

Listened Before? N Unsurprisingly AMAZING. Nothing has caught the energy of a generation quite like these gentlemen. They're raw power and aggression mixed with humanity. All they wanted was equality, peace, and probably reparations. I dig it a lot. This is a lazy review, but suffice it to say - an awesome album that is probably timeless. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: 911 Is A Joke, Fight The Power

Listened Before? N This record is pretty good for what it is. Surprisingly good for early 2000s English pop. The Floyd influences are front and center and it works well. I enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Shining

Listened Before? N Pretty good early britpop/rock stuff here. I’ve never spent much time listening to this band so this was all new to me. Deserves its spot on the list. Added to Librsry? N Somgs added to playlist: Victoria

Listened Before? N This record gives new meaning to Lo-Fi. The mastering is so quiet on the version on Spotify that you can barely hear it. I read some reviews that refer to this claiming that it was intentional. Either way, it's not good. I'll give it an extra star for titties on the cover but that's about it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Instant Hit

Listened Before? N Ever wonder what would happen if Eminem had a British accent, worse lyrics, and a producer who isn't Dre? Me either. But that's what this record reminds me of. Rambling and not too interesting. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Man

Listened Before? N I'm going to be honest here... I didn't make it through this album. Not because I didn't like it, or her, but because I have to be in the right mood for Bjork, and the past few days were not those days. I'm going to give it another listen later, but my impression is that it is not her best work. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Stonemilker

Listened Before? N Obscure and unavailable. Eye roll. Added to Library? Can't Songs added to playlist: Cant.

Listened before? N A good album from a band that I didn’t remember hearing until I heard the final track. The style is all over the place (in a good way) and they seem to be talented musicians. It wasn’t long enough to get old, and a few of the songs were downright catchy. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Dreaming of You

Listened Before? N I enjoyed this one, more 90s hip hop that continues to move the needle in my collection. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Eye Know

Listened Before? N For what they are, Chic is a killer band. 70's disco/dance tracks including a couple of classics here. Enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Le Freak

Listened Before? N Meh. I don't understand what sets him apart from a lot of his popular contemporaries. I think Costello is one of those guys - if you like him, you REALLY like him. If you don't he sounds pedestrian. I fall into the latter category. Maybe you had to be there either in time or place? Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: W S F A P L A U

Listened Before? N This one isn't for me. The author of this list seems to be deep down the hole of early-2000s British indie rock. I did not need to hear this before I die anymore than any other album of the same genre and time period. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: All The King's Men

Listened Before? N Man, this is some weird shit. It's creative, but weird and long and I just don't care enough to waste a bunch of time analyzing it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mushroom (because it's "short")

Listened Before? N I've been meaning to get around to these guys for years, and never have. This album is pretty damn amazing. Contemporaries of Pink Floyd, they use a lot of the same techniques and lyric structures. I really enjoyed this and will revisit. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: The Court of the Crimson King

Listened Before? N I’m familiar with these guys from their later work in the 90s. This album is similar, but less polished and noisier. I liked it for what it was. Sort of a wall-of-sound approach to alternative music. Good vocals too. Added to Library? N Somgs added to playlist: Freak Scene

Listened Before? N He was a great talent. Good voice and awesome arrangements here on this album (not sure if he's responsible or not). Nice and smooth and good lovin' soul music. The inclusion of the timeless classic "Let's Stay Together" takes this one up a notch. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Let's Stay Together

Listened Before? N Really solid effort beginning to end on this album. I may get this on vinyl as there are no really bad tracks here. It drags a bit at times, but overall awesome. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Walking on the Moon

Listened Before? N This is one of those "you had to be there" records from the 60's. It's very creative and very odd. I'm not on enough drugs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mama Roux

Listened Before? N Good jazz album. Very mellow and jammy. I really enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Take Five

Listened Before? Y Pretty solid, bringing me back to college and my Rush superfan buddy. I haven't heard this one in years. The Temples of Syrinx is a classic here and I don't mind the rest of the record although it's definitely not radio-frendly. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Twilight Zone

Listened Before? N In The Village Voice, Robert Christgau wrote that there were essentially "only two songs on this album", "Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)" and "Heaven", but that Hucknall and the band carry off the album "on mood and groove alone". I've never agreed with a professional music review more. This album is straight up boring outside of those two songs, and the hit here "Holding Back the Years" is no exception. Mediocre at best. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Money's Too Tight (To Mention)

Listened Before? Y Man. This album feels like a missed opportunity for Slipknot to really take their sound into the stratosphere. Psychosocial is such a gem. Gemarita and the title track are brutal progressions from their previous work. The rest of this album is not what I had hoped for. Dead Memories feels like an out-of-place afterthought. So many other tracks are trying to hard to be a toned-down version of what SK previously was. This is my unbiased opinion as someone who has no previous strong feelings about the band as a whole- I wish they'd have thought hard before compromising and this record could've been an absolute metal classic. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Psychosocial

Listened Before? N Not terrible. That's kinda how I feel about this one. It feels very experimental, and like it came from a band who was internally strained. Late Beatles-esque. Not musically, but as a feel. Not sure that makes sense but it's what comes to mind. Still love Stevie, though. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sara

Listened Before? N Wow, really surprising. I have only heard of her in passing, but this album is very, very good. Nice mix of hip-hop and R&B with some trap sound. Very intelligent lyrics make this a rare one. Loved it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Broken Clocks

Listened Before? N Surprisingly good. Like many Americans I'm only familiar with "Virtual Insanity" by these guys. That was two albums AFTER this one. I really grooved on the sound here, the singer has a great voice and the band is talented. I will revisit it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: When You Gonna Learn?

Listened Before? N It's not terrible, but I'm not sure why it's on this list. I guess we just needed multiple examples of the mighty "krautrock" genre? The whole thing is meh. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: ISI

Listened Before? N Like, some nice groovy 60s stuff, mannn. This was pretty good but overall pretty similar to other artists of the time. The big hit here - Groovin' - is nice, but I actually enjoyed the other single - How Can I Be Sure - Better. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: How Can I Be Sure

Listened Before? N No idea why this is here. Clearly I need to be more British. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Jackie

Listened Before? N This is not Echo's best effort but I still liked it fine. Some songs drag. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Killing Moon

Listened Before? N Many of the songs on this record have less than 100k listens on Spotify. Is it an undiscovered gem or trash? I don't know because I don't have the patience to listen to over an hour of Portuguese. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Tantos Desejos

Listened Before? Y This one is HOT. I love this early Beasties record. Only Paul's Boutique beats it out IMO. I love the original instrumentation mixed with sampling, something they did as well as anyone. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Girls, Paul Revere

Listened Before? N These guys are great, and this album is brilliant. Before reading the wiki entry, I had never considered the concept of Progressive Rap. That's exactly what this is and I love it. Bonus points for great use of sampling on this one as well. I hear it was delayed - it was worth the wait I'll bet. I will listen to this one again for sure. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Sacrifice

Listened Before? Y An all time classic and one of my favorite albums of all time. Did it age well? Thematically, no... Plenty of misogyny here and the N bombs are overwhelming. That being said, stylistically and influentially, this thing is straight up fire, and the language is a product of the time and situation that produced the record. I can ignore the transgressions and most others should too. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Lil Ghetto Boy

Listened Before: N Sex Pistols, is that you??? British pop punk from the 70s! Cool stuff. And much less political than the Pistols but very similar sounding. I dig it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: What Do I Get?

Listened Before? Y This is a quintessential 90's alternative album. Highly influential and well done. Big fan of this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Stop!

Listened Before? Y A pure hard rock classic. Heavy, catchy, and highly influential. More refined than their earlier work, and much more mainstream friendly. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Hell's Bells

Listened Before? N Pretty good for 90s stuff. I like that it's not all electronic. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Brown Sugar

Listened Before? Y A staple of my late teens and early 20s, this album is a classic to me. I'm incapable of an unbiased review, but I'll say that I prefer a lot of REM's earlier stuff more. This is still a great record, but it has a different vibe. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Nightswimming

Listened Before? N 90s alt rock. Has its moments. Also has moments of crap. There's some edgelord stuff in here that is annoying but I like the sound. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Velouria

Listened Before? N Honestly, kind of boring. The singer mumbles and I'm not sure why there's like... 7 people in the band when their music is so basic and stripped down. Not a fan of this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Get Away from Here, I'm Dying

Listened Before? N Honestly, I missed this one when it was released. I don't believe I've ever heard any of these songs. It was a good listen. I like the throwback vibe here, and Ain't No Other Man is a scorcher. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole album. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ain't No Other Man

Listened Before? N Meh. More foreign language stuff. Good music so +1 but I'll pass. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Girl From Ipanema

Listened Before: N Nope. I most definitely did not need to hear a french language hip hop album before I died. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Intro (because it's short and he doesn't rap)

Listened Before? N Wow, another awesome 90s rap album I haven't heard! The lyrics and delivery are awesome, and it's held up better than most "gangsta" stuff. Loved it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Knuckleheadz

Listened Before? N What.... even is this? I don't understand the appeal here at all. A droning, monotone, heavily-accented woman (who also sounds like she smokes 2 packs a day) makes a pop album? And it's super popular? Not for me, thanks. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: These Days

Listened Before? N Good white guy jazz. I enjoyed it but it's pretty mellow. Good background music for a restaurant. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Gloria's Step

Listened Before? N So, I expected to like this album a lot more than I did, especially considering how much I like most new wave stuff. I love Pretty in Pink, and I was familiar with it well in advance. The rest of it, though... I just didn't enjoy much. She Is Mine is okay, but most of the other songs just drone and some of them are WAY too long. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pretty in Pink

Listened Before? N Pretty cool listen. I like that it's raw and primal. Seems very influential to a lot of punk and punk sub-types that came after it. It's cool to hear something like this sound from so early on. I used to listen to things that sounded very much the same in the 90s thinking I was hearing originality. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Down the Street

Listened Before? N Trippy and foreign. Super interesting fusion here. I don't really like that I can't understand them but there's a certain novelty to hearing the typical 60's Britpop sounds in Portuguese. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist; A Minha Menina

Listened Before? N I don't know, man. All these early-2000's hipster lo-fi bands are just kinda meh. I don't think I needed to hear this one before I die, but it didn't hurt me. Totally unmemorable. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Body Breaks

Listened Before? N Well, this is the best album of the week so far.... which isn't saying much. I did kind of enjoy it but it's just more modern hip hop. She does have a great voice and a somewhat unique take but it's not anything I'll listen to again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cold War

Listened Before? Y This may not be a popular album overall... but it IS a popular album with me! I love this old-ass hardcore stuff. Short brutal songs, and fun lyrics. It has a quality I usually hate - repetitive lyrics - but the songs are so short it doesn't matter. This one is a banger. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: World up My Ass

Listened Before? N Wheeeww. This is some 70's elevator shit right here. It's fine, it's just not my cup of tea. Karen Carpenter had quite the voice, though. I didn't hate the album, it just put me to sleep. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Close To You

Listened Before? N This was way better than every other Zappa album I've heard. He's usually such a dumbass edgelord, hearing some serious-ish music was refreshing. It's too bad he didn't spend his career writing jazz or he may have been considered a great musician instead of a footnote. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Peaches En Regailia

Listened Before? N Seems these guys were doing something pretty similar to some American artists at the time: i.e. Tears for Fears style new wave pop. I really enjoyed this one. It's like an undiscovered album for me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bury Me Deep in Love

Listened Before? N Another banger from ATTCQ! I love this early 90's hip hop style. I miss it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Scenario

Listened Before? N Awwww yeah... sex music. Lets not pretend it's anything else, okay? It's fine for what it is.. kinda dated but smooth and buttery for banging your wife. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Ascension

Listened Before? N Meh. I had a lot of trouble caring about this album. It was slow and repetitive and the tracks were so very long. I don't think I'll ever revisit it. I've been told it's influential so I guess I'll take that and give it an extra star. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Hall of Mirrors

Listened Before? N Wow, this album surprised me. I don't know why - it's John Freaking Lennon... but I didn't expect it to be as good as it is (for whatever reason). It just goes to show that his he was a complete singer/songwriter even without the other guys (much like McCartney has proven - and the other two to some extent). I really enjoyed the music, and I liked how raw it was compared to late Beatles records with their grandeur and over production. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist : Working Class Hero

Listened Before? N These edgelords screaming and making noise do not deserve a spot on this list. Go away. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wail

Listened Before? N I'm not big on electronic music (especially instrumentals) but this one was really good! Easy to listen to, and the structures make sense. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Song For Lindy

Listened Before? N Well, it's something pretty good. It's not Iron Maiden good, but that's a high standard. Switching from the singer on this album to Dickinson on the next may be the single greatest upgrade an established band has ever made. This one isn't terrible, and the music ROCKS, but the themes and vocal work are sub-standard for Maiden. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Prowler

Listened Before? N Hey, I've heard of these guys but never once listened to their music. This was a great 90s shoegaze style record. Reminds me of Dinosaur Jr. a bit. I like it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Wish I Was Skinny

Listened Before? N Awwwww shit. This is some FUNKY shit right here. The 70s were a magical time, and this album is no exception. Funky, fun, not taking itself seriously, and seriously 70s. HEAVILY influential to the G-Funk movement later as well. This one was a blast! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Give Up The Funk

Listened Before? N Another good one from SW. I enjoyed it, but not as much as some of his others. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Higher Ground

Listened Before? N I love these guys! I have spent a lot of time listening to a few of their other albums but this one has slipped past me until now. Great 80s stuff. Great sound and good production. Awesome! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Cutter

Listened Before? N More really good 80s synth pop! I wasn't familiar with the group but now I am and I really enjoyed this one! Nothing jumped out at me as being over the top good or bad, but I could listen to music of the genre all day so it works for me! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Quiet Life

Listened Before? N Pretty good! Creative and original sounding. I enjoyed it. "Star" is a standout amongst many other less accessible songs. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Star

Listened Before? N Wow! A great surprise here. I loved this album. You can hear Jack Antonoff in the sound (very Taylor Swift-ish), but that's not a bad thing. Lyrics and music are all on point. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Green Light

Listened Before? Y Yep, one of my favorite albums of all time. This one is a classic and I already have it in my library. This is a good excuse to listen to it today! Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Time of the Preacher

Listened Before? N Interesting is the word I'd use to describe this one. Elvis' first album and you can tell they hadn't quite landed on the sound they wanted him to have. He was trying all kinds of different voices and styles... but, in the end, song 1- Blue Suede Shoes is the style that worked. Great song, and a decent album. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Blue Suede Shoes

Listened Before? Y Well, there's not much more to say about this one other than it's one of the most influential and classic hard rock albums of all time. Close to perfect. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Going To Californit

Listened Before? N I really enjoyed this album. A nice pure early 00's pop album. I do not, however force myself to listen to "Beautiful" it's an extremely overplayed song even today. I'm not mad it exists, I just don't want to hear it. I disagree with the reviews from the time saying the album was unfocused... it seems really well put together to me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Can't Hold Us Down

Listened Before? N Clearly, this is one of the most influential southern rock albums of all time. It isn't really my thing although I've gone through periods of liking songs from it separately. Free Bird, Tuesday's Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man... an incredible track list. 100% deserving of the list and I'm glad I got to hear the deep cuts. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Gimme Three Steps

Listened Before? N Interesting stuff. 70s folk is always kind of hit-or-miss. This one was pretty good and from what I read is considered influential. I can feel the Sinatra influence on HIM, and can tell he influenced Neil Diamond. Subject matter is everyday life, and the life of a struggling performer. A good easy listen. One Night Stand made my Spotify likes. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: One Night Stand

Listened Before? N A pretty well done electronic album. Not really my cup of tea but as far as mostly instrumental albums go I didn't mind it. A bit reminiscent of Handsome Boy Modeling School with it's heavy media samples. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Frontier Psychiatrist

Listened Before? N Another classic rock... well... classic. This one was very good from beginning to end. Not much else to say. Added to Library: N Songs added to playlist: Can't You Hear Me Knocking

Listened Before? Y I've heard this a few times. Didn't like it before, don't like it now. Edgelord comedy "rock" filled with shock attempts and fart jokes. Lame. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Who Needs The Peace Corps? (only because it's close to being an actual song).

Listened Before? N Pretty good. I like my 70s funk a little funkier than this, but it's a decent pop record. Didn't hate listening to it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Shining Star

Listened Before: N I'm not sure how to categorize this album. It's like... an attempt at rock that came across as easy listening? I don't know. I do know that the 3 hits on this album are VERY VERY VERY overplayed. I think I'll pass on this one forever. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Dirty Work

Listened Before? Y One of the best hard rock albums of all time. Everyone is probably familiar with at least part of this record. Sometimes in these reviews I rail about juvenile subject matter... THIS is an example of how you should handle such in my opinion. Gritty and hard and unapologetic instead of treating everything as a joke. A killer album. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Welcome To The Jungle, Nightrain

Listened Before? N Yep, 70s jazz. Too bad the porn industry decided to make this style of music into "porn music" because that's all I can think of when listening. It was okay. Not really a fan of the long jam style here but it works alright. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Chameleon

Listened Before? N Good album. I see why it was not well accepted in the beginning. It was new and different. This record is a clear influence on thousands that came after it. Loved it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Sunday Morning

Listened Before? N Meh. Pretty generic pop without the spirit of Take That. His voice is the same, but the heart is gone here. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Let Me Entertain You

Listened Before? N Pretty good and I'm sure very influential to modern artists. I couldn't pay attention much because, for better or for worse, they're just kind of boring to me. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Schizophrenia

Listened Before? N Pretty good for EDM. I don't necessarily groove on the repetitive lyrics but the beats are nice and something I probably wouldn't have given a chance without this list. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Leave Home

Listened Before? N I only knew of these guys from their very, very, very overplayed hits. This album has none of them. It's a breath of fresh air and a very solid album. I love the throwback feel of it. It's like White Stripes meets Skynrd. Really enjoyed this record. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Red Morning Light

Listened Before? N This guy is awesome. One of my all-time favorite country voices and he doesn't push an agenda. Just old school country and a smooth as butter voice. Awesome record. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Got You

Listened Before? N Great album, perfectly captures an era in rock music. Grunge/alt stuff from the early 90s has such a carefree attitude and this album is one of the better ones I've heard. I really enjoyed this. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Good Enough

Listened Before? N Yep. Best hard rock group of the 1970s IMO. At the top of their game here too. Rockers all the way through and a great pompous attitude to go along with good musicianship. These boys could throw it down. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Toys In The Attic, Sweet Emotion, Big Ten Inch Record

Listened Before? N I loved this one. I'm conditioned to this pre-grunge stuff because friends introduced me to it in the 90s. Not my favorite genre but I do appreciate it. THIS album, however, is maybe my favorite by these guys so far and stands out IMO. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Kracked

Listened Before? N Meh. More foreign language stuff. I did really enjoy the guitar work here but I found the whole thing sleepy overall. Good news it reminded me briefly of some Grateful Dead song and I listened to the Dead the rest of the day. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bonde

Listened Before? N Great stuff. He's a master. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Izzo

Listened Before? N Like, allllright man! The Dead! Love these guys. I have not heard this particular recording before, and it's a good one. The inclusion of a 23 minute version of Dark Star as all of side one of the double album is spectacular. I was groovin. This is early stuff, so not as polished as some of their later publications but they were tight and awesome jammers even back then. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: St. Stephen

Listened Before? Y Young Bob! You can hear the switch flip about halfway through this album and he goes from "Pop Bob" to "Songwriter Bob". I like this album but it's not one I'll listen too regularly. Too long and rambling in the second half. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Girl from the North Country

Listened Before? N This album was hot and cold for me. Lots of disco grooves which is kind of a nice thing, and Take Your Mama is a scorcher, but on the other end we have the disco version of Comfortably Numb... they should be ashamed of this version. Awful. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Take Your Mama

Listened Before? Y An absolute classic. This dude is incredible when he's at the top of his game and he was in 2000. The soundtrack to the PS2 generation. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Kill You

Listened Before? N Didn't even know this person existed. Beyonce's sister has the family pipes! Nice voice and great writing on this one. Great mood piece and feels classic. Not really my cup of tea but I wouldn't complain if someone wanted to put this on at a party. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Cranes in the Sky

Listened Before? N Not as bad as I expected when I read about it. Some good retro EDM stuff here, but also some songs that are grating. I probably wouldn't come back to this one but didn't mind my time with it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Hey you what's that sound?

Listened Before? N Timeless. Mr. Charles was an icon when I was born, and his music stands and speaks for itself all these years later. This was made in a time that didn't even resemble modern life, yet, the themes and music transfer so well - if you let them. There isn't any filler or a single bad song on this record... and it's a double album. Take note, modern artists and record companies, THIS is what true talent sounds like. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: I Can't Stop Loving You

Listened Before? N This took several songs to grow on me, but in the end I really enjoyed it enough to go back and revisit a few songs immediately. Feels very 90s, and that's a very good thing. Trip-hop is what they called this style I think and it's pretty groovy. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: She's the One, Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Listened Before? N Meh. I wrote a whole review for this and I lost it. Sadly, I think this one is a solid album but not really a stand out. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Pump It Up

Listened Before? Y Not too bad, just kind of poppy 90s stuff here. I do enjoy that she's from the tiniest of towns in Missouri and made it to the level of success that she did. This album won't turn any modern heads, but in it's time it was a big one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: All I Wanna Do

Listened Before? N This one is a modern classic. The man in black showing that he still could put it down even moving into his 70s. He knew he was dying, and you can hear it in every song here. The choices of covers are perfect, and the originals are awesome at setting a tone. NIN's Hurt gets all the attention - and it's awesome - but I think others surpass it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Man Comes Around

Listened Before? N A master in his prime produces masterpieces. This one is no exception. There are no bad songs on this album, and the mood is spectacular. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Levon

Listened Before? N I really love this album. Stripping what Sabbath would become down to their roots. The atmosphere, the art, the guitar work, the lyrics. It's all top notch. No polish here and no polish necessary. An absolute metal classic. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: N.I.B.

Listened Before? N Pretty good pop record. I can see how it may have been considered a bit pretentious at the time (anyone who lists Morrisey as an influence runs this risk anyway), it seems to have held up well and - in context of overall 90s pop/rock - is a solid contribution. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Heroine

Listened Before? N Killer stuff! I've heard Saturday Night before but that's it. This album is awesome. Sure, it's half Spanish, but it doesn't matter. The rapping is top-notch and the other Spanish stuff is solid. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Saturday Night

Listened Before? N Pretty good mellow 90s album. The quality of the tracks other than Lovefool is lacking, though. It's fine. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Lovefool

Listened Before? Y Yep. Hole. Controversial only because she was the wife of Kurt Cobain and not nearly as good of a songwriter. I don't know, I have mixed feelings about the band but the songs are mostly solid here. Just a bit overpolished for a "grunge" record. Leans more pop. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Malibu

Listened Before? N Mildly interesting. Doesn't really stand out other than it's just super trippy. For experimental music it's pretty cohesive too. That's about it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: My Girls

Listened Before? N Meh. I'm sure it's great. Not my cup of tea. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mandenberg Revisited

Listened Before? N A fun Latin dance album. Didn't spend a bunch of time on this one but it was good background music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: El Cayuco

Listened Before? N This was a super interesting listen. I've never heard of her before but apparently this album is well known. I see why, it's very good and a unique blend of musical styles. Really enjoyed it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Frontline

Listened Before? N Surprisingly good. She has a great voice and the mixture of English and her native language was very nice. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Mbube

Listened Before? N Now THIS Zeppelin album I can get behind. It has less hits - therefore it's less overplayed on classic rock stations. I really grooved to this one as I've only heard a few of the songs before. Also, I really love Kashmir! A classic! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Kashmir

Listened Before? Y SLAYYYERR!!! This is a real love it or hate it album. Personally, I love it. I also get the gripes from other reviewers about he lack of variety of sound... you have to remember though, that this was fairly early in Slayer's careers and they did improve their variety of sound and musicianship in general from here. I also disagree with people saying the lyrics are shallow... this band was producing music about forbidden topics at the height of the Satanic panic. At the time, the lyrics were bold and terrifying. Just because modern bands freely worship Satan or talk about their WAP on the radio doesn't diminish what Slayer was doing in the 80s. Added to Library? It was already there so Y Songs added to playlist: Raining Blood

Listened Before? N One of the greatest voices in country of all time. This album is too mellow for me but I really did like listening to her. Probably won't revisit this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Bluebird Wine

Listened Before? N Really good trumpet jazz. I enjoyed this one for mellow background music. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Big Apple