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You Love More Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fly
Yoko Ono
|
4 | 1.77 | +2.23 |
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Les deux doigts dans la prise
Les sheriff
|
5 | 2.78 | +2.22 |
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Piñata
Freddie Gibbs
|
5 | 2.85 | +2.15 |
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Stage Four
Touché Amoré
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5 | 2.86 | +2.14 |
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Racine carrée
Stromae
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5 | 2.94 | +2.06 |
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Rêver mieux
Daniel Bélanger
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5 | 2.96 | +2.04 |
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Old No. 1
Guy Clark
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5 | 2.99 | +2.01 |
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Sailing The Seas Of Cheese
Primus
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5 | 3.01 | +1.99 |
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The Shape Of Punk To Come
Refused
|
5 | 3.03 | +1.97 |
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Super Ape
The Upsetters
|
5 | 3.12 | +1.88 |
You Love Less Than Most
| Album | You | Global | Diff |
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| Artist | Albums | Average |
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| Weezer | 2 | 5 |
| TOOL | 4 | 4.25 |
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Les sheriff
5/5
This one is my pick. It looks like I did what a lot of users did: pick a personal cult favorite rather than an album that would objectively be on any kind of « essential » list. So, why this one out of my 4000+ records ? First, I wanted to share an album that was important for my formative years, one that influenced my own band in the 90s and that we knew inside out cause we would always listen to it on the road before a show to get us primed. Also, I thought the original list was lacking in music with another language. If I’m not mistaken, there’s only 4 records in French, from 3 different countries (and none from Québec - only there, you could easily pick 50 albums that are more important than some of the picks from the UK-centric list).
I knew my pick would be controversial cause it’s French, it’s punk, it’s live and it’s a double album. Still, I had to turn off the notifications - all those 1 and 2 every morning were a bit depressing. Are you guys okay ?
(I, for one, will not give a 1 or a 2 for the user’s pick out of respect for the thought process behind it.)
Also, about the album itself, just the sheer energy it takes to pull such a live performance or, if you know anything about drums, you would hear how the speed on the hi-hat is near-impossible to reproduced, makes it something unique that can’t objectively be classified below average.
Here I was, thinking that, after three years, people would be looking for flavors missing from the original recipe…
Anyhow, if only one person discovers French punk because of my pick, I guess my job is done.
If you feel like going further down the rabbit hole, here’s a few other live suggestions (I find the live versions to be more representative of these French band energy than the sometimes-tamed studio version): Berurier Noir (Viva Bertaga), Les Rats (Da prisa), La Souris Déglinguée (Paris 23.05.89), Parabellum (In vivo veritas), Wampas (Toutafonlive). For studio albums from bands that don’t really have a killer live album out there, check also Ludwig Von 88 (Hou la la 2: la mission) and OTH (Sur des charbons ardents). Enjoy !
13 likes
Yoko Ono
4/5
Thanks to whoever had the courage to pick this, even with all the 1 star rating it’ll get. The second LP and the titled song were rough, ngl (especially when listening to it at the gym, haha), but the first LP was an interesting listen and I’m glad I finally took the time to check out her stuff.
4 likes
LaBelle
4/5
Produced by Allen Toussaint and backed by some musicians from The Meters, this slab of New Orleans funk is way cooler than you might think by looking at that artwork. Great pick !
2 likes
Freddie Gibbs
5/5
Excellent pick ! A contemporary gangsta rap classic. Madlib is a great producer. The fact that Madvilainy isn’t on the original list is a travesty.
1 likes
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Primus
5/5
Great choice! The most influencial band for me when I was 14. The first big show I ever saw was their Tales from the Punchbowl tour (they’re really worth it live).
Salif Keita
4/5
Teenage Fanclub
3/5
Sunny Day Real Estate
4/5
4/5
Vulfpeck
3/5
The Posies
3/5
Chucklehead
3/5
The Marcus King Band
4/5
The Burning Hell
3/5
Bloc Party
4/5
CD
Sublime
4/5
Operation Ivy
4/5
CD
Arthur Russell
3/5
Tally Hall
3/5
Phish
3/5
Sparks
4/5
Bon Iver
3/5
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
Cluster
4/5
The Sound
4/5
Cardiacs
3/5
The B-52's
4/5
Hombres G
3/5
Garbage
3/5
Courteeners
3/5
The Alan Parsons Project
4/5
Haley Heynderickx
3/5
Mogwai
4/5
Jellyfish
3/5
Bran Van 3000
4/5
Procol Harum
4/5
Thanks for the discovery !
The Hold Steady
3/5
Susanne Sundfør
3/5
100 gecs
3/5
The Angelic Process
3/5
Jai Paul
3/5
Jeff Rosenstock
3/5
The Lumineers
4/5
Childish Gambino
4/5
Avicii
3/5
Charli xcx
4/5
Ani DiFranco
3/5
Freestylers
3/5
Wussy
3/5
The Dear Hunter
3/5
Vampire Weekend
3/5
Type O Negative
3/5
Tori Amos
4/5
Arctic Monkeys
3/5
Richard Dawson
3/5
Mylène Farmer
3/5
Slowdive
4/5
The Upsetters
5/5
Mull Historical Society
3/5
Childish Gambino
4/5
Bob Mould
4/5
4/5
Snarky Puppy
3/5
The Decemberists
4/5
CAKE
4/5
Chloe x Halle
3/5
John Martyn
4/5
Graham Parker
4/5
Alexisonfire
4/5
Nuyorican Soul
4/5
Carly Rae Jepsen
3/5
Chappell Roan
4/5
Pedro The Lion
3/5
Stromae
5/5
TOOL
5/5
MF DOOM
4/5
Harmonium
4/5
If you like this one, listen to the previous two, they’re even better, imo (especially « Si on avait besoin d’une cinquième saison » aka « Les 5 saisons » ). This one is harder for me to get into. Still a classic, nonetheless.
Rachel Stevens
3/5
The Avett Brothers
3/5
Thee Oh Sees
3/5
Boards of Canada
3/5
Marillion
3/5
Wishbone Ash
5/5
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
4/5
The Jesus Lizard
4/5
TOOL
4/5
Les sheriff
5/5
This one is my pick. It looks like I did what a lot of users did: pick a personal cult favorite rather than an album that would objectively be on any kind of « essential » list. So, why this one out of my 4000+ records ? First, I wanted to share an album that was important for my formative years, one that influenced my own band in the 90s and that we knew inside out cause we would always listen to it on the road before a show to get us primed. Also, I thought the original list was lacking in music with another language. If I’m not mistaken, there’s only 4 records in French, from 3 different countries (and none from Québec - only there, you could easily pick 50 albums that are more important than some of the picks from the UK-centric list).
I knew my pick would be controversial cause it’s French, it’s punk, it’s live and it’s a double album. Still, I had to turn off the notifications - all those 1 and 2 every morning were a bit depressing. Are you guys okay ?
(I, for one, will not give a 1 or a 2 for the user’s pick out of respect for the thought process behind it.)
Also, about the album itself, just the sheer energy it takes to pull such a live performance or, if you know anything about drums, you would hear how the speed on the hi-hat is near-impossible to reproduced, makes it something unique that can’t objectively be classified below average.
Here I was, thinking that, after three years, people would be looking for flavors missing from the original recipe…
Anyhow, if only one person discovers French punk because of my pick, I guess my job is done.
If you feel like going further down the rabbit hole, here’s a few other live suggestions (I find the live versions to be more representative of these French band energy than the sometimes-tamed studio version): Berurier Noir (Viva Bertaga), Les Rats (Da prisa), La Souris Déglinguée (Paris 23.05.89), Parabellum (In vivo veritas), Wampas (Toutafonlive). For studio albums from bands that don’t really have a killer live album out there, check also Ludwig Von 88 (Hou la la 2: la mission) and OTH (Sur des charbons ardents). Enjoy !
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
4/5
That Handsome Devil
3/5
Modest Mouse
5/5
The 1975
3/5
Daniel Bélanger
5/5
Nice to see something from Québec ! Classic album for sure, even if it’s a little too pop for my personal taste.
Faith No More
4/5
Savages
4/5
John Mayer
3/5
The Chats
4/5
Thanks for the discovery!
Sports Team
3/5
Dave Matthews Band
3/5
Touché Amoré
5/5
Nice discovery! Thanks!
Mary Chapin Carpenter
4/5
Nice pick! A vinyl reissue is on pre-order right now at Real Gone.
Boy Azooga
3/5
Screaming Females
3/5
Martha
3/5
Death Cab for Cutie
4/5
Margot & The Nuclear So And So's
3/5
Fontaines D.C.
3/5
GAS
3/5
Avenged Sevenfold
3/5
Ornette Coleman
5/5
Classic ! The original list is strangely lacking in jazz. This is a must for any jazz fan. 5 stars.
Fontaines D.C.
4/5
Jimmy Eat World
4/5
Arca
3/5
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
4/5
Joe Jackson
5/5
I knew about this album but never took the time to listen to it. Thanks !
Garmarna
3/5
Anaïs Mitchell
3/5
blink-182
4/5
Better than what I knew about Blink, thanks for the opportunity to revisit.
Calibro 35
3/5
Men I Trust
3/5
Bon Iver
5/5
Modern classic!
Killswitch Engage
3/5
Joe Cocker
4/5
Extrechinato y Tu
3/5
Yeasayer
3/5
The Tragically Hip
4/5
Courtney Barnett
4/5
Courtney Barnett didn’t sound at all like I thought she would. Great discovery! Thanks.
INXS
4/5
The War On Drugs
3/5
Unwound
4/5
Billy Squier
3/5
Hikaru Utada
3/5
LaBelle
4/5
Produced by Allen Toussaint and backed by some musicians from The Meters, this slab of New Orleans funk is way cooler than you might think by looking at that artwork. Great pick !
The Mountain Goats
3/5
Talking Heads
4/5
The Jonathan Demme movie is a must, but as far as Talking Heads live albums go, I prefer the one before (The Name of this Band is Talking Heads (1982)).
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
3/5
Crash Test Dummies
3/5
Titus Andronicus
4/5
Not totally convinced, especially by the singer, but they tick a lot of boxes I like.
Louis Armstrong
4/5
Angelo De Augustine
3/5
Gurrumul
4/5
Igorrr
3/5
Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera
4/5
Nice find !
Great Big Sea
4/5
Amadou & Mariam
4/5
This could’ve been on the original list. Saw them live, very powerful experience. RIP Amadou.
Freddie Gibbs
5/5
Excellent pick ! A contemporary gangsta rap classic. Madlib is a great producer. The fact that Madvilainy isn’t on the original list is a travesty.
TOOL
4/5
Robyn Hitchcock
3/5
Jóhann Jóhannsson
3/5
King Tubby
5/5
Thanks for the discovery ! Now, I got to hunt a vinyl version that isn’t off-centered (even the streaming is a needle-drop that sounds off-centered on the last two songs).
First Aid Kit
4/5
Café Tacvba
3/5
Mustafa
3/5
Nightwish
3/5
Madvillain
5/5
This should’ve been on the original list for sure.
Times New Viking
3/5
Switchfoot
3/5
Kaizers Orchestra
4/5
The Vaccines
3/5
Jimmy Buffett
4/5
Fun pick!
Steven Wilson
3/5
Polvo
4/5
Emicida
3/5
Weezer
5/5
How come this is not on the original list ?
Jimmy Eat World
4/5
Crystal Castles
3/5
The Breeders
4/5
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
4/5
Bruce Springsteen
4/5
John Coltrane
4/5
The Amazing Devil
3/5
Porter Robinson
3/5
New Model Army
3/5
Roger Waters
3/5
The Caretaker
4/5
Interesting pick. I like the concept.
The Stooges
3/5
Oingo Boingo
4/5
Fun pick ! Danny Elfman deserves to be in there somewhere.
Amyl and The Sniffers
4/5
Olivia Rodrigo
3/5
Deltron 3030
4/5
Good pick ! One of my fav HH project.
The Cure
4/5
Kano
3/5
Backstreet Boys
2/5
THE SPORTS
3/5
Spose
3/5
Enter Shikari
3/5
Jack Johnson
4/5
Roky Erickson
4/5
Fun pick ! (A bit derivative, but a great listen nonetheless)
They Might Be Giants
3/5
Chris de Burgh
4/5
Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio
4/5
Adam Green
3/5
Lo Fidelity Allstars
4/5
Daft Punk
4/5
Yellowcard
3/5
Pink Floyd
4/5
blink-182
4/5
Sufjan Stevens
4/5
Vangelis
4/5
Biffy Clyro
3/5
Yoko Ono
4/5
Thanks to whoever had the courage to pick this, even with all the 1 star rating it’ll get. The second LP and the titled song were rough, ngl (especially when listening to it at the gym, haha), but the first LP was an interesting listen and I’m glad I finally took the time to check out her stuff.
3/5
Björk
4/5
Electric Callboy
3/5
Chet Baker
4/5
BABYMETAL
3/5
Tosca
3/5
Ween
3/5
Scraping Foetus off the Wheel
3/5
Living Colour
4/5
Interesting pick, it brings something to the table that is missing from the original list.
Alex Cameron
3/5
Tame Impala
3/5
Bon Iver
4/5
Shudder To Think
3/5
BABYMETAL
3/5
Frank Zappa
5/5
Great pick. One of his essentials.
Talk Talk
3/5
Kayo Dot
3/5
Frightened Rabbit
3/5
The Tragically Hip
4/5
Bruce Hornsby
3/5
The Postal Service
4/5
Amon Düül II
4/5
Daft Punk
4/5
Kashmir
3/5
Damien Rice
4/5
Alexisonfire
3/5
Ex-Easter Island Head
3/5
Paramore
4/5
Neil Cicierega
3/5
Boredoms
3/5
Alabama 3
3/5
Michael Hurley
3/5
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
4/5
Stray From The Path
3/5
Brand New
3/5
Medeski, Martin & Wood
4/5
Jason Isbell
4/5
My Chemical Romance
3/5
Ornatos Violeta
3/5
Duncan Dhu
3/5
Weezer
5/5
Future Islands
4/5
Mac Miller
3/5
Powderfinger
3/5
Sam Fender
4/5
Lift To Experience
3/5
The National
4/5
Good pick!
Swans
3/5
Modern Life Is War
3/5
HELLYEAH
3/5
Pink Floyd
4/5
Paul McCartney
4/5
Rodríguez
4/5
The Who
4/5
Amália Rodrigues
4/5
Nujabes
4/5
Chico Science
3/5
Floating Points
4/5
Blackalicious
4/5
Jon Batiste
3/5
Aesop Rock
3/5
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
3/5
Earth, Wind & Fire
4/5
System Of A Down
5/5
Should’ve been on the list for sure (would’ve take this a hundred times before Kid Rock or Limp Bizkit…).
Reincidentes
4/5
Thanks for the discovery!
Debbie Gibson
3/5
Ty Segall
3/5
Metric
3/5
The Weeknd
3/5
Barenaked Ladies
4/5
The Church
4/5
Joan As Police Woman
3/5
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
4/5
Denzel Curry
4/5
Marillion
4/5
Karnivool
3/5
3/5
Charles Aznavour
4/5
Portishead
4/5
Noname
4/5
Vampire Weekend
3/5
The Groundhogs
4/5
Neutral Milk Hotel
5/5
Espers
3/5
Rita Ora
3/5
TOOL
4/5
3/5
Fall Out Boy
3/5
Ian McDonald
4/5
Descendents
5/5
Classic! Thanks for adding this one !
Agalloch
4/5
Yello
3/5
Everything Everything
3/5
Hamilton Leithauser
3/5
Bright Eyes
4/5
Jaco Pastorius
5/5
Turnpike Troubadours
4/5
Great pick !
Zamilska
3/5
Billy Strings
4/5
Dolly Parton
5/5
Savatage
4/5
Chromatics
3/5
Koritni
3/5
"Weird Al" Yankovic
4/5
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
3/5
Os Mundi
3/5
Glass Animals
3/5
Deafheaven
3/5
Built To Spill
4/5
Guy Clark
5/5
Eric B. & Rakim
5/5
What? Not in the original list?
Black Devil Disco Club
5/5
Comus
4/5
Status Quo
3/5
Bad Religion
4/5
Not my fav Bad Religion, but I’m glad to see them here !
August is Falling
3/5
Baroness
3/5
Q65
4/5
Thanks for the discovery!
Vince Guaraldi Trio
5/5
Not in the original list either ? Crazy…
Khruangbin
3/5
Stars
3/5
DARKSIDE
4/5
Various Artists
4/5
Refused
5/5
Another one that should’ve been on the list.
The Heads
4/5
Gerry Cinnamon
3/5