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You Love More Than Most
Albums you rated higher than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scum | 5 | 2.08 | +2.92 |
| Trout Mask Replica | 5 | 2.28 | +2.72 |
| D.O.A. the Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle | 4 | 1.88 | +2.12 |
| Kollaps | 4 | 1.9 | +2.1 |
| Spiderland | 5 | 2.97 | +2.03 |
You Love Less Than Most
Albums you rated lower than global average
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back To Black | 2 | 4.02 | -2.02 |
| Exodus | 2 | 3.94 | -1.94 |
| Hot Fuss | 2 | 3.74 | -1.74 |
| 21 | 2 | 3.69 | -1.69 |
| White Blood Cells | 2 | 3.68 | -1.68 |
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Favorite Artists
Artists with 2+ albums and high weighted score
| Artist | Albums | Avg | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bowie | 8 | 4.38 | 4 |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4.75 | 4 |
| Frank Sinatra | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Simon & Garfunkel | 3 | 4.67 | 3.83 |
| Miles Davis | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Bob Dylan | 6 | 4.17 | 3.78 |
| The Rolling Stones | 5 | 4.2 | 3.75 |
| Tom Waits | 5 | 4.2 | 3.75 |
| R.E.M. | 4 | 4.25 | 3.71 |
| Neil Young | 4 | 4.25 | 3.71 |
| Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Jimi Hendrix | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Aerosmith | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Marvin Gaye | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Steely Dan | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Prince | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| PJ Harvey | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Joni Mitchell | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Public Enemy | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| The Stooges | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
| Kate Bush | 3 | 4.33 | 3.67 |
Popular Reviews
The White Stripes
I'm going to be frank- I hate Jack White's nasally voice. I don't love his composition or guitar skills much more, either. I can't even be very objective about this, but practically everything he touches just irritates the hell out of me, and I had no fun here. At least it's brief- 40 minutes in the CD era is basically EP material.
I'll try to meet half way for those who see the appeal and give this an extra star, but it's an F for me, dog.
10 likes
Julian Cope
One of my favorite things about doing this is discovering new stuff, especially when it's pretty good like this.
It's solid post-punk and he's a great singer and songwriter, but it's definitely a little too long. Unless this is a compilation of non-album tracks, no post-punk album needs to be over 40 minutes. But I also don't know if I'd cut anything out? Will likely come back.
B
5 likes
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
I try to hold out on giving out fives, especially so soon to each other, but man, I love this album. Some insane compositions throughout.
A
5 likes
Deep Purple
In terms of 70’s hard rock bands whose best-known works are arguably their live albums, I’ve always rated Made in Japan higher than Live and Dangerous (I think the overdubbing allegations have hurt my impression on it) but lower than Strangers in the Night (still not convinced that anyone’s guitar tone can match Schenker’s here).
I can understand how this will turn listeners, especially those who don’t like drum solos, but on this listening everything clicked for me. Gillan’s manic vocals are perfect, the band is in top form and the songs feel alive here. I think I need to give it an A.
Side note- my uncle saw Purple on this tour and said that the setlist was exactly the same as this album, down to the “Space Truckin’” drum solo
3 likes
UB40
I don't get reggae, never did. But at least with Marley, I get that he's the real deal and a pioneer. UB40 just sound fake and lame. This is what I imagine my personal hell sounds like.
F
1 likes
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