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You Love More Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
The Modern Lovers
The Modern Lovers
5 3.06 +1.94
Rattus Norvegicus
The Stranglers
5 3.15 +1.85
No Other
Gene Clark
5 3.19 +1.81
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
5 3.3 +1.7
Paul's Boutique
Beastie Boys
5 3.46 +1.54
Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
5 3.47 +1.53
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Neil Young & Crazy Horse
5 3.53 +1.47
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
5 3.67 +1.33
Happy Sad
Tim Buckley
4 2.79 +1.21
O.G. Original Gangster
Ice T
4 2.97 +1.03

You Love Less Than Most

AlbumYouGlobalDiff
Ocean Rain
Echo And The Bunnymen
1 3.23 -2.23
Ambient 1/Music For Airports
Brian Eno
1 3.07 -2.07
All Hope Is Gone
Slipknot
1 2.7 -1.7
The Joshua Tree
U2
2 3.66 -1.66
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen
2 3.31 -1.31
Since I Left You
The Avalanches
2 3.28 -1.28
Street Life
The Crusaders
2 3.09 -1.09
Maxinquaye
Tricky
2 3.05 -1.05

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Another man I've been senselessly prejudiced against for years, I'm glad to get a chance to listen to him. I Like his raspy voice, a bit like CCR's John Fogarty. Enjoyed Maggie May, probably the only one I was properly familiar with. Class mandolin section near the end. Similarly liked Mandolin Wind. Shit I didn't know Rod did I Know I'm losing you! Great Song and great cover.

1-Star Albums (3)

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Street Life by The Crusaders
Apr 02 2022

Did not pay too much attention, used as background music. Should listen again for its own sake.

Apr 03 2022

Quite explicit, sometimes seems to be just for the sake of outrage and shock value rather than because it actually adds anything. Hard-hitting and candid on the non-skit tracks (of which there were too many for my taste), would prefer more in this style. Really enjoyed Stan, The way I am and I'm back, all of which I knew from before. Perhaps the other tracks may grow on me, but as already stated, the overly explicit nature of some tracks, apparently just for the sake of being that, makes me hesitant to bother listening to the whole album again.

The Healer by John Lee Hooker
Apr 04 2022

Loving Santana's collaboration on the title track, along with the percussion. Great combination. Awesome singing and guitar by Bonnie Rait on 'I'm in the mood'. Otherwise great guitar work and vocals throughout the album.

Apr 05 2022

Just don't like Bono and find it hard to separate art from artist... poor excuse, I know. Can't help but enjoy 'With or without you',. I like the guitar and drums throughout the album. Overall not that impressed, 2 stars.

Apr 06 2022

Love Cooke's voice, backing band and the crowd's interaction from the opening track. Twisitin' the night away and Having a party were especially lively and exciting. I'd say it was unreal to be in attendance. 4.5 stars?

Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
Apr 07 2022

I can definitely hear Buckley's use of his voice as an instrument, like Robert Plant without the wailing. Lovely use of vibraphone and guitars. Great energy, vibraphone and yelling in Gypsy Woman. Like Jim Morrison. Must listen again.

Ocean Rain by Echo And The Bunnymen
Apr 08 2022

Not a massive fan on first listen. A bit like the Smiths if I didn't like them. May grow on me, but won't be jumping to listen again.

Since I Left You by The Avalanches
Apr 09 2022

Cool album art, especially for this kind of music. I want to enjoy this, but it's a bit messy on the first take. I suppose I've come to prefer Daft Punk's cleaner, less cluttered sound, at least for studying to. May enjoy more on another listen. Frontier Psychiatrist is a hell of a tune though.

Apr 10 2022

Oh yeah, I like this. Great use of brass on the opening track, getting Beatles vibes. Absolutely love "I wasn't born to follow"! I knew it from Easy Rider, pleasantly surprised to hear it here.

Parklife by Blur
Apr 11 2022

Big fan of 'Girls and Boys' and 'Parklife' already. Lovely basslines and guitar. Very listenable album. I liked the more serious sound of 'This is a Low'.

If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle & Sebastian
Apr 12 2022

Soft, mellow acoustic sound. Faded into the background as I worked to be honest. I like the singers gentle vocals.

Dummy by Portishead
Apr 13 2022

Glad for an excuse to listen to some Portishead, been loving Glory Box on YT for a while now. Roads and Wandering Star were excellent. Beth Gibbons with the stellar vocals as usual.

Apr 14 2022

Glad for an excuse to listen to the pogues. Love the traditional Irish elements on top of the more standard punk rock instruments. Gladly Shane MacGowan's voice doesn't sound as limp as it does in later recordings. Great brass, shouting and energy in 'Fiesta'. 'Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / Rocky Road To Dublin / The Galway Races' is fantastic! Passionate lyrics, singing, drumming and yowing.

Exile On Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Apr 15 2022

Huh it's considered one of their best works, and best albums ever. Rocks-off had some nice distorted section and horns piece. Liked Sweet Virginia backing singing and sax. ZZ top feel to Ventilator Blues opening guitar and Shake Your Hips. VB is a good vibe with that buiding sax and brass. Stop Breaking Down very like Led Zeppelin! Wailing, baby, hard guitar and harmonica. Great sound.

Clandestino by Manu Chao
Apr 16 2022

Fun album, Bongo bong is a banger! Enjoyed Manitira too. Lots of different languages and instruments, and a nice relaxed, easy sound. Would definitely listen again.

Apr 17 2022

Another man I've been senselessly prejudiced against for years, I'm glad to get a chance to listen to him. I Like his raspy voice, a bit like CCR's John Fogarty. Enjoyed Maggie May, probably the only one I was properly familiar with. Class mandolin section near the end. Similarly liked Mandolin Wind. Shit I didn't know Rod did I Know I'm losing you! Great Song and great cover.

Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Apr 18 2022

Not too enthusiastic about it tbh.. seems mellow but forgettably so. Student Demonstration Time was a welcome change of pace and tone. Cool vocal echo effects and guitar response to each line. Sounds like the beatles. Lookin' At Tomorrow was a good one too. Just fine overall.

Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel
Apr 19 2022

Save The life Of My Child has cool synth sounds. Really solid album. America and Mrs Robinson are classics of course. I liked At the Zoo. Didn't have much time for Voices of the Old People this time..

Apr 20 2022

Billy Bragg, whoever that is, has a strong, clear voice. I like his accent and his guitar playing isn't half bad either. Levi Stubbs' Tears stood out. Not that interesting overall, was glad to finish. Should probably listen again to do my man justice.

Roger the Engineer by The Yardbirds
Apr 21 2022

Cool! Glad to give these lads a spin but disappointed there's no Jimmy Page on this album. Solid opening track with Lost Women, savage bassline and harmonica. Great drums too. Over Under Sideways Down is a good one too, surprised I even knew these two tracks. after that the album was just ok, wasn't too stand outish, but may need another listen. With that said, I liked the closing track, Ever since the world began.

Welcome To The Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Apr 22 2022

Always knew they were controversial from Relax; coulnt remember why so Im glad to listen to the whole album now. Great sound with the bass and synths. Reminds me of U2 a little bit. Enjoyed some of the tracks but a lot of them sound quite similar and I was glad to finish the album.

Murder Ballads by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Apr 23 2022

Yes! Wanted some Nick Cave on here. Very atmospheric and emotive singing, I enjoyed the collaborations with PJ Harvey and Kylie Minogue. The sombre tone wasn't what I wanted today, but the album is very good for the right mood.

Apr 24 2022

Reminds me of Bowie in music and vocals. Was ok, not too mad about this genre.

Scream, Dracula, Scream by Rocket From The Crypt
Apr 25 2022

They don't start lightly anyway.. More guitar and drums than I usually enjoy, but good to get a change every now and then. Not really my style I don't think. Misbeaten wasn't bad, saved by the cool guitar riff and background synth. The album warmed on me a little bit, but the whole thing wasn't on youtube, and I wasn't too sorry. The use of trumpets throughout the rock is fresh though.

Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone
Apr 26 2022

Good album with great singing and music. Not really what I'm after today, but good shit. Particularly enjoyed Either Way I Lose

The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett
Apr 27 2022

Kind of reminds me of a B-rate Beatles or Neutral Milk Hotel with lower sound quality. Don't really even want to finish it, but that may be because it's not great stuff for thesis work more than anything. Did not enjoy.

Roxy Music by Roxy Music
Apr 29 2022

Wow, I'm surprised how fresh this sounds despite being over 50 years old. Must have been unreal at the time. great use of non-musical sound effects without sounding too busy or gimmicky. Sea Breezes is a lovely change, showing the band's diversity. Holy shit, I can't believe this was a debut!

No Other by Gene Clark
Apr 30 2022

Haha is it country or rock or folk? A welcome change to the usual anyhow. Really like this.

One World by John Martyn
May 01 2022

Was alright, a bit mellow for today, and I didn't listen very closely.

Bayou Country by Creedence Clearwater Revival
May 05 2022

Fantastic stuff

Maxinquaye by Tricky
May 06 2022

Thought it sounded like Massive attack/Portishead. Not bad, not a big fan of some of the covers, but alright.

The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
May 10 2022

I really like this a lot. I only know I wanna be adored and Fools Gold, but i can see the rest of the album growing on me.

Play by Moby
May 11 2022

I love this album already.

Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
May 12 2022

It was fine, could well be the kind of thing I get more into if I listened a few more times.

Rattus Norvegicus by The Stranglers
May 15 2022

Unbelievable stuff. Came across it myself a few weeks ago. It got me through my thesis. Very original sound.

Faust IV by Faust
May 16 2022

Honestly, I'm not sure what to make of this. It's largely just noise, but not bad noise, but also not musical either. Giving it a second listen and still nothing is really standing out. Might enjoy it more if I gave it more attention.

May 17 2022

Seems decent, again didn't engage me too much on the first listen.

May 18 2022

This is really good. Hard-hitting and great beats. Long. Great shift to rock on Body count. Like the narrative interrmissions.

On The Beach by Neil Young
Jun 22 2022

I love this album already. Listened to it a lot in NZ. I loved "For the Turnstiles" on this listening.

Immigrés by Youssou N'Dour
Oct 28 2022

Enjoyed this album. Nice chill background music. Relaxing percussion and vocals.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
Oct 30 2022

Something different, nice casual alt music, played in the background so not super closely analyzed but would listen again.

Oct 31 2022

Excellent album, haven't listened to coldplay, leasty of all early coldplay stuff. Great stuff.

A nice early recording from Dylan. Some classics on here, but nothing that stood out on the first play-through that would make me prefer these offerings. Strong close with Ballad of a tin man and Like a rolling stone.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report
Nov 04 2022

Funky album, largely played as background sound during my Vancouver job search! Good accompaniment on a rainy day, though I should relisten to give it justice. Havona has some sick bass!

The Chronic by Dr. Dre
Nov 05 2022

Delighted to open this one, been meaning to give it a listen for a while now. Hard opening with the squeaky balloon synth. Nuthin' but a "G" Thang is some banger, perfect. And I didn't realise Beastie boys had sampled A Nigga Witta Gun, love that beat. Brilliant album overall, very impressed.

It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads
Nov 07 2022

Really nice chill alt-rock album. Enjoyed this on a Sunday morning.

Nov 09 2022

Good album, nice and chill. Will probably listen again if i want something nice and smooth, would make great background music for a chill evening, though I'm sure there's lots to be gathered from a more focused listen through.

The Modern Lovers by The Modern Lovers
Nov 12 2022

Wowow I didn't realised the modern lovers are from the 70s! I've been listening to Pablo Picasso for weeks and assumed it was post 2010. What a fresh sound for the era, so far ahead of their time. Can hear a similarity to The Velvet Underground's sound. Really an excellent album.

Copper Blue by Sugar
Dec 22 2022

Not a big sound of this sound so far, not really my thing.

Time (The Revelator) by Gillian Welch
Jan 06 2023

Did like this, will need to listen again to get a better idea of it

Eagles by Eagles
Jan 10 2023

Some classics in here. Listen again

GI by Germs
Jan 11 2023

Didn't love. Early metal?

Groovin' by The Young Rascals
Feb 23 2024

Quite enjoyed this one. Listen again for sure. Buffalo Springfield sound

Larks' Tongues In Aspic by King Crimson
Feb 29 2024

Great creative sound, a treat for the ears, seem very HD compared to other music quality. Listen again.

Vivid by Living Colour
Mar 01 2024

Pretty good but can't remember too much now.. listed again I guess?

Femi Kuti by Femi Kuti
Mar 22 2024

Class! Did not know this man had a son!

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