Thom York and Radiohead continue to baffle me as to how they make so many albums that people love. I find him and his music tedious, boring ,and painful to sit through.

Radiohead sucks, and whoever built this list apparently thinks the sun shines out of Thom Yorks ass.

While I can see why this is such an influential album, I just can't get past the raging anti-intellectualism strung through this entire album.

Almost gave this a pass, but if I could make it through Radiohead and The Flying Burrito Brothers, I can put up with this. The hubris, egocentrism, and sheer audacity that is Kanye are in full effect here, especially on the spoken word cringe fest "Blame Game'. That is an excellent song if you've ingested a household cleaner and need to induce vomiting.

Boring slog. Feels like it can't decide between pop and punk, so it does neither.

The master of the ever repetitive sample loop's second outing has a few choice pieces (Right Here, Right Now; The Rockefeller Skank; Praise You), but is otherwise unimpressive.

You would think that a supergroup like this would produce blockbuster albums that shake the very foundations of music. In this case, you would be wrong. Boring, uninspired, and feeling like this was an Adam Sandler version of a music album leaves the listener frantically looking for something, anything - that resembles rock.

Nick Cave doing what he does best - overwrought, melodramatic songs of longing and sinister intentions.

Stripped down doesn't always equate to a better experience, as evinced by this outing from The Cure.

Linkin Park's debut album is a classic by any standard, but it took me a long time to get to that point. Chester's trauma is thinly veiled in most songs, but the raw power and fury that drove him is on full display.

When I started this, I was very much in the mind of "oh great, Morrisey". But the first song blew me away. Then it quickly degenerated into traditional moody whinging from the godfather of Emo.

The breakthrough commercial smash that cemented U2 in the public psyche is marred only by the fact that "With or Without You" was used in the television show Friends.

Didn't know what to expect from these guys, but I was pleasantly surprised. Funky, edgy, alternative music that has a high relisten value.

The Velvet Underground's first album is griity, raw, and unpolished, but hints at greater things to come.

An all-time classic of soft, emotional heart moving music. You just have to be in the right mood for it.

I know the XTC has a cult following and has been very influential in the music industry, but this elicited a heavy 'Meh'.

Springsteen's seminal album tells the tale of people who have been beaten down but refuse to quit. Enjoyable, but you have to be in the mood for it.

One of the best albums of all time. Not Steely Dan's best album, but one of the best.

I wore out more copies of this album as a kid than any other album combined - and it was CDs. One of the greatest albums ever.

Oh man, this one was rough. Nico ( Christa Päffgen) hit it big with the Velvet Underground, but here, she sounds bored and delivers her lyrics by rote recital. This album feels almost forced and mechanical.

I like Bob Dylan - well, the concept of Bob Dylan. His music has been deeply influential and profound, but you really have to a) be from that generation, or b) really enjoy this genre. I like this to a point, but what really sours me on this album is that it's live. I don't know what it is about live albums, but I have a strong aversion to anything live. On the whole, this one is a dud for me.

Le Mis for goths. I kept feeling like I was watching a musical with my ears, and was slightly entertained, but ultimately left feeling bored.

It's Paul Simon. You either like him or you don't.

Reminiscient of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Not my thing, but worth a listen.

It's the Smiths. Whoopie.

While not the biggest sitar fan, this album surprised me as being accessible due to such songs as 'Jumping Jack Flash' and "Light My Fire'. Not for all tastes, but much better than I had anticipated.

I think I would have enjoyed this more if I spoke more foreign languages other than English. Aside from that, this is a solid album.

Love them or hate them, they were effectively the face of British Punk in the 80s. While tough to stomach at times with their raw, unpolished style, this is a seminal album in the history of modern rock.

One of the less entertaining albums by a solid band.

It's gotten better over the years, but I still intensely dislike Nirvana.

This is a great album if you're looking for something to fall asleep to.

Probably the most accessible album by The Who. Almost every song charted, and it's difficult to stop yourself from singing along.

Um, yeah. This is definitely a record.

It's easy to see how this was a bridge between the Beatles and harder rock, but it's still an album I wouldn't actively seek out. Just not my style.

Not a fan of rap, but damn, this is good stuff.

Amazing album from a man who knew how to have fun with his music.

One of the greatest albums of all time by an amazing coterie of blockbuster musicians. Still holds up and blows the mind nearly 50 years later.

Probably the best thing to come from Van Morrison when he was still relevant.

I never thought, in a million years that a band called The Flying Burrito Brothers would produce an album by the name of The Gilded Palace of Sin, or that it would sound like that. This was an adventure in pain tolerance.

Thom York and Radiohead continue to baffle me as to how they make so many albums that people love. I find him and his music tedious, boring ,and painful to sit through.

Beautiful, early punk rock.

So many memories of my childhood are tied up in this album.

I miss the days of when Bad Brains were full of vitriol and righteous anger.

ABBA's final album does not disappoint, with infectious rhythms and catchy hooks that make you want to dance, regardless of your attitude.

Alternately brilliant and bloated, this was the declaration by Elton John that he was here to stay. Excellent album if marred by a couple of clunkers.

The album that defined a genre. A solid album that just doesn't connect well with me.

The socially acceptable Yoko Ono style musician weaves a mystical transcendent album that can easily put anyone to sleep.

In an almost, but not quite passable attempt at an album, Radiohead once again threatens us repeatedly with the potential for a good time, but with every song, they never deliver.

Touted as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. I can see why it's so popular, but not my style.

This one caught me off guard. Definitely one of the founding fathers of the folk/protest movement of the 60s along with Dylan. Surprisingly good stuff.

Amazing album by an amazing guitarist that rose to fame on the back of American blues artists.

Probably the only album I am aware of that every song became a single.

The second outing from the regents of recursion manage to produce one stand out song (Halcyon and on and on). Other than that, this is a snooze fest.

Funkalicious music from the band that made it happen.

Radiohead sucks, and whoever built this list apparently thinks the sun shines out of Thom Yorks ass.

Before today, I never heard a full Deep Purple album. I regret not doing it sooner.

The lat 70s, early 80s were a wild and untamed era of musical experiments, and one of the more interesting ones was Adam and the Ants (fronted by Goodie Two Shoes Adam Ant). This album however is probably best relegated to the late 70s, early 80s.

That Shaft is one bad mother- Only the finest in 1970s blaxploitation cinema soundtracks for Richard Roundtree and Isaac Hayes.

It took me 30 years to come to appreciate this album, but I'm glad that I finally got to a point where I can enjoy it.

Surprisingly solid album that is great for chilling out.

I don't know what to make of this album. It's interesting, but not something that really piques my interest.

While I can see why this is such an influential album, I just can't get past the raging anti-intellectualism strung through this entire album.

Lennon was a not-nice human being, and a hell of a musician. Landmark album you should listen to at least once.

This sounded like it wanted to be a lot of different styles of music, but couldn't make up its mind. They're a competent band, but I've heard these genres before and played better.

I like Elvis' earlier stuff. This felt repetitive and uninspired.

Not my style

Zappa's first outing is just as weird and surreal as one would expect. Unfortunately, advanced knowledge of cultural touchstones prevalent at the time of release are necessary to truly appreciate this album.

You can see where Souixie was getting ready to launch into the stratosphere with this album. While not as polished as later offerings, this is a good introduction.

Wasn't sure what to expect with this album, other than two attractive (mostly) naked women on the cover. Wasn't disappointed.

Yet another album that makes us marvel at the peaks and depths of the music experience.

Mystical hippy dippy music from a band that when they were hot, they were HOT.

Progenitors of Emo show their chops on this mostly mellow, moody outing.

A solid album from an amazing artist.

Whitebread, middle-class honky-tonk-ish music for those who don't want to be offended.

Weird, ethereal, otherworldly, and very mellow.

Maudlin, morose music for the perpetually sad.

I didn't even realize this album had ended. Weird, groovy music that works well as mood music.

These guys may have been cutting edge in the 80s, but by today's standards, this feels way behind the curve.

Not as gripping as "Fear of a Black Planet" but still a good album.

Good, solid hip-hop album from a powerful name in the genre

Another great album from Prince.

While not as entertaining as some of his later works, This is an excellent debut by one of the chillest Punk bands to ever cut a record.

I really like Bob Dylan, but I like him less than I did when I was 16. Still, this is an intense, breakthrough album that forever skewed the rock and roll landscape for the better.

When my wife and I were first married, we were taking a winter road trip across the state (over the Rockies) in a '97 Geo Tracker. We stopped at a large chain retail store and bought a bunch of self-stick insulation tape for the doors to help keep the wind out, and two CDs to listen to. This was one of them, and even though that was one of the most harrowing road trips we ever took, I find perpetual comfort in the fact that every time I listen to this album, I can still feel my wife desperately clinging to my arm as we came down Vail pass with lunatics and psychopaths zipping past us. At the same time, the snow whirled around us so thickly, visibility was only about 10 feet. Good times.

Uhm... what?

Prodigy getting back to its digital roots. Only the best in digital doots, bweeps, and dial-up connection tones. Infectious as hell, and impossible to not move to. Good stuff from the golden age of rave.

Another enjoyable album from Simon and Garfunkel.

Weird, sometimes fun album whose standout song was featured in the first Shrek movie.

Woof. This is really a bit of a dog of an album.

The first in a long line of incredible music that shaped a generation, and forged new paths in rock and roll. Hard to beat.

Prior to Bruce joining the band, Iron Maiden sounded much more like a 2nd rate bar band. Amazing what a talented singer can do.

Supertramp was one of those bands that had some amazing hits, but the rest of their catalog isn't worth listening to.

Riot Grrrl music from the 90s. Wasn't a fan then, not a fan now.

I think I preferred his political stuff.

I thought I could hack this one. I was wrong.

A weird, almost likable album whose lead singer sounds like he's trying to emulate Peter Gabriel in his prime.

Bjork's debut album is sweet, ethereal, and a lot of fun.

Although much maligned, this is a solid return to form from McCartney.

Mtv had a plan in the 90s to make "hard" sounding bands more "accessible". While not a bad album, it's a little boring.

The stuff that made the radio is great, but the rest of the album just drags it down to mediocre.

I love the concept of Miles Davis, but his music just doesn't do it for me.

Much like the composer Philip Glass, you either have the patience to bear the music out and be rewarded, or you don't and move on to other stuff. I'm moving on.

Not as compelling as I thought it would be.

In high school, I was obsessed with this band. Subsequent releases cured me of that affliction, but this is an amazing album that stands up with time.

There's a reason why this band didn't make a bigger splash, or stayed in the collective memory of a generation. It's just not good. I don't care how influential (allegedly) they were, this was a lame album.

I know Biggie was one of the most influential musicians of the 90s, but man, I really don't like his stuff.

This is a quintessential Iggy Pop album, and so worth a listen.

A solid, fun album from the head of the Mods in the 1960s. I still prefer The Who's Next, but this is a good album.

While Nirvana was the face of the grunge movement, their music became their undoing. Probably the best of their three studio albums still fails to really inspire.

Not a rap guy, but Franti really makes me want to be one with this album. One one hand, I wish Disposable Heroes had found traction, but if they had, we might not have Burning Spear.

While it might be his most commercial album, there is a certain charm to this album that made me a life-long fan.

Weird art rock for the soft rock generation

It's Ella. How can you go wrong? Even if you don't like jazz, there's plenty here to enjoy.

One of the best

Classic Rythm and Blues album

Jimi at his absolute best.

minimalist, haunting, and leaves you wanting something, but you don't know what.

Seminal rock from an accomplished atist

Interesting and compelling for those that like this stuff.

I can see how this was such an influential album to the genre, and music overall, but it's not my thing.

A 'meh' album from an amazing artist and actress.

Almost gave this a pass, but if I could make it through Radiohead and The Flying Burrito Brothers, I can put up with this. The hubris, egocentrism, and sheer audacity that is Kanye are in full effect here, especially on the spoken word cringe fest "Blame Game'. That is an excellent song if you've ingested a household cleaner and need to induce vomiting.

Just as inappropriate and sly-eyed as the day it was released, this is a great jam from some true bad boys of rock and roll.

Not as good as Faith, but this is still a solid album from a great talent who was taken before his time.

I don;t know what to think of this, but it wasn't anything I was expecting, or really enjoyed for that matter.

Green Day has always been an anomaly. Highly polished, impeccably produced and finished, and aimed at the heart of the American wallet. But when you listen to them, all of their themes are raw, gritty, and anti-capitalist. If you like Green Day, you'll love this pop-punk opera. If you don't then you're better off listening to something else.

Coldplay was a staple in the early 2000s and dominated the airwaves much like the Gloved One in the 80s. However, this album has aged like a cheaper laminate and is starting to show its age.

Decent 3rd (4th?) wave reggae with some infectious hooks

An introduction to one of the greatest rock bands of the 80s. Mark Knopfler's genius begins to show through on this album, and aside from some now problematic lyrics in "Money for Nothing", this is an amazing album.

Kinda meh, kinda interesting. Heavily influenced by 70s glam rock.

I really don't like Christmas music, but this album is an acceptable collection I would willingly listen to on Christmas Eve.

Real earnest hippie dippy music from the late 60s. Not bad, but definitely naive and full of unrealized hope.

Jefferson Airplane began to shift more towards aggressive rock with this album, but the majority of it is hippie-dippy pie-in-the-sky ideology.

Her hits are amazing, and the rest of the album is a master class in soulful R&B.

Debuting with a lot of fanfare, and bringing a lot of meh to the table. Unless you're into pseudo-riot grrrl monotones, give this one a pass.

One of their most popular albums is also one of their more popular titles. It's good in a commercially accessible way.

60s pop with a dash of snark and rebellion. good, if dated.

There were a lot of "give peace a chance" folx that came out of the 60s, and most of them were schmaltzy or overwrought. There were a few, however, that were amazing, and Joan Baez led the charge on that.

Rush's early stuff just doesn't do it for me as much as their middle-career stuff.

Pluses: + It's The Who + There are great songs on here + From when they were still relevant Minuses - It's a live album - It's a live album - It's a live album Final Consensus * If you love The Who, this is a must-listen album. * If you like The Who, it's worth a listen. * If you (like me) hate live albums, give it a pass.

For as unassuming and mellow as this album is, it totally belies the power and gravitas that King has. Amazing.

Free Cow! Some chicks and sheep. Not the lyrics, but this is what I always think of. An uneven album with some great songs, and some instrumentals that leave you wanting something more.

I never understood the appeal of Jeff Buckley. I still don't.

One of, if not the definitive sounds of the psychedelic 60s. This one caught me off guard and proved to be more enjoyable than it should be.

Fun blues album of instrumental covers.

More psychedelic music from the 60s.

Mellow-ish post-pop for those that dig that sort of thing.

Morrison's last album before his death is a powerful collection of memorable songs that still hold up nearly 50 years later.

Post-pop indie that's tolerable.

Paul Simon doing what he does best.

Traditional Orbital chillout stuff.

Wild, enthralling, Mexican-influenced trip-hop/jazz.

Snoozefest of the highest degree.

IMHO, one of Pink Floyd's greatest albums.

Old fashioned swamp rock, just like grammaw used to make.

This one didn't really even register with me.

Missy Elliot doing what she does best. Laying down thick beats and slaying lyrics.

Delicious original Australian punk rock.

Kind of hard to believe this group who at the time was trying desperately to be the Beatles with hints of the Grateful Dead would go on to help shape and define punk rock.

Not as good as OU812, but this is vintage Van Halen.

There is a large contingent that loves Lana Del Rey. I am not one of them.

70s band that helped give rise to so-called "soft-rock".

Plus: It's Motörhead. Minus: It's live.

Amazing album that is impossible to resist.

Aside from a very peppy tune that saw heavy rotation on Mtv back in the day, this seems to be a good, but rather pedestrian funk album.

Much like The Velvet Underground & Nico's first album, this is not as polished or as enticing as later albums - but it shows insane amounts of promise for later smash albums.

One of the greatest collections of appropriated songs that inspired the classic "London Calling" album cover by The Clash.

Van Morrison being his usual maudlin self.

This and Deja Vu are two of the greatest albums I've ever heard. While decidedly 60s in tone, the songs still transcend time.

Hands down, one of the best albums of all time. This was the one that introduced me to Zeppelin, and I never looked back.

Evocative of Ella Fitzgerald, but without the heart.

Eminem is an accomplished artist, and storyteller, and his talent really shows on this album. Too bad his stories are all really messed up.

Anthrax's big breakthrough album. As other bands have come forth as faster, more technically proficient, and honestly, better, this album has not aged evenly. There are still some standout songs, but unless you're a big 80s thrash fan, I'd give this a pass.

Stevie Wonder bringing some soul to our dark world.

The foundations of "Gansta Rap" as a fully formed genre start here - social commentary, lack of concern for anyone that opposes them, and tons of misogyny. Not my cup, but still an unforgettable and powerful album.

More megalomania from the most oblivious artist around today.

Good jazz fusion.

One of the most influential and prolific rap groups to come out of the 80s. Not my thing, but impossible to ignore.

Sounds like a mash-up between Falco and The Cure, with none of the good parts.

Brubeck is one of those artists that you either really like, or can't stand. Either way, he loves his oddball time signatures.

Coltrane was a master of his craft, but this just doesn't appeal to me.

If I liked rap, this would be the number one album in my collection. As it stands, it's still an impressive debut album and homage to old 'chopsocky' martial arts films.

Again with the Radiohead? This is painful and a waste of time.

One of the greatest punk albums of all time.

While hailed as their best album, I just don't see it.

Much like Run D.M.C. or Wu-Tang Clan, this is a highly influential album, just not to my taste.

May cause drowsiness. Do not operate heavy machinery or equipment while listening to this album.

Music good for the soul.

Listening to Marvin Gaye may cause spontaneous sexy time. Use with care. This is also why I'm not allowed in the Starbucks restroom alone anymore.

One of the best albums of all time. Is starting to show its age a little, but still amazing.

This was really 'meh' for me. A fading relic of the synth-pop era that didn't grab me at all.

I know The Hives were supposed to be a hot ticket, but I find them very bleach.

Some classic Muddy on here, but nothing really stands out to me.

Mustaine is one of the most gifted technical guitarists in the world, but this is really kind of a snoozer of an album.

Classic album from an amazing artist doesn't mean it's flawless. Still good, but not great.

Jones is a delight in her debut album, and fond memories of early married life are always conjured for me when I hear this album.

Listening to this made me realize just how important The Temptations were to modern music. Good stuff.

Good stuff from modern funk masters.

It's the Eagles, man. I hate the fucking Eagles.

Interesting, but forgettable.

Um, I'm not sure what this is all about.

It's De La Soul. How can it be anything but amazing?

One of my first organic discoveries of hard rock. Living Colour has informed so much of my outlook on life as well as my moral decisions.

This was their big breakthrough, but times have changed, and this just doesn't hold the same appeal it may have had once upon a time.

Fun time capsule from the crossroads of pop, punk, and new wave.

An iconic album from an amazing artist that just doesn't hit all the notes for me.

Some amazing, decade-defining songs with a few clunkers.

The Queen of Soul showing her chops. You can't help but groove along.

Early British punk album that is mildly amusing.

On the decline from their meteoric "Rumors" album, Tusk finds the band pushing out mostly forgettable and unremarkable songs.

This album had so little impact on me that I didn't realize it was over for half an hour.

Is it terrible that I can't remember anything about this alum 24 hours later?

Home to one of the biggest diss tracks of all time, this album is a testament to the professionalism and sheer audacity of the band members. To loathe each other so much and still put out one of the most iconic albums of all time is mindblowing.

A concept album that doesn't feel like a concept album.

Fascinating look at the origins of "swamp rock" which is a blend of psychedelia and Louisiana R&B.

The beginning of a meteoric rise for one of the most accomplished musicians to ever play guitar.

I don't know what this is, but I liked it.

Weird, menacing at times, and trippy as hell. A fun ride!

I don't know if this was a precursor to the mock rock band Steel Panther, but this was highly forgettable.

Early Cohen hints at the powerhouse he would become.

The Talking Heads second studio album finds them still refining and searching for their style.

70s ska/reggae that just doesn't land like it should.

Ray Charles was a brilliant musician, and his talent is evident here.

Pop-Country that just didn't do a thing for me.